《Cosmic Professional Gladiator》 Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Xu Jingming

Trantor: CKtalon Earth. July 2, 2081, 13:50. Clouds and rumbling thunder gathered over the most prosperous city in China¡ªBinhai City. A storm was brewing. The weather is so unpredictable in the summer.?In a room on the top floor of the Cosmos Center, a young man looked at the dark clouds and lightning through the floor-to-ceiling windows before raindrops began to patter on the ss windows. The young man walked to the center of the room and ced his hands on the ground before slowly and steadily doing an inverted handstand. He first straightened his arms and retracted one hand beforepleting a single-hand handstand with his right hand. ¡°Hu~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~¡± The sound of breathing rang in his ears. Xu Jingming felt the muscles in his core tighten and also felt his entire body¡¯s weight burdening his right arm. In the first three minutes, his arm felt veryfortable, and his arm muscles and bones felt the deep stimulus. But at the fourth minute, his palm muscles started to throb with pain¡ªit became torturous. It worsened in the fifth minute, but Xu Jingming was already used to it. After persisting for five minutes, he very naturally switched to doing the handstand with his left hand. I wonder if Dad¡¯s back has gotten any better today.?Xu Jingming¡¯s thoughts wandered as he held the handstand; he thought of his sixty-year-old father that suffered from a chronic back injury. Yesterday, he heard from his mother that his father had aggravated his back injury when moving heavy objects¡­ I¡¯ll pay a visit when I¡¯m done with everything that¡¯s on my te, Xu Jingming thought. His father had taught him the single-hand handstand when he was young; it wasn¡¯t part of the national team¡¯s training regiment. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t enjoy good health in his youth, so his father taught him martial arts to strengthen his body¡ªone of them was the ¡®one-armed inversion.¡¯ As the effects from long-term practice showed, it became one of the five main stances he practiced daily. He practiced all year round and had persevered for 20 years¡ªeven when he was sick or injured. He didn¡¯t take a break unless there was some special reason. As the saying goes, the practice of martial arts without doing basic training was a waste of time and energy. Just a few days¡¯ break was sufficient for the ligaments, bones, and muscles to decline. Xu Jingming walked over to the desk and sat down after he finished his inversion training. He drank a few mouthfuls of water and watched the rain outside. My leg starts to hurt once it bes humid.?Xu Jingming looked at his right leg and massaged it gently.?I haven¡¯t stopped physiotherapy for a single day, but my right leg¡­ just won¡¯t recover. ¡°If my right leg wasn¡¯t injured, I probably stand a chance of bing number one in the world,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. Every martial art expert feared injuries the most throughout their career. To Xu Jingming, breaking his leg was a nightmare. Beep! Beep! Beep! Xu Jingming looked up and said, ¡°White, answer the video call.¡± Light gathered in front of Xu Jingming and condensed into a two-meter tall projection¡ªa tall and stout fatty in a bus. Heughed and shouted, ¡°Old Xu, we¡¯ve already set off from the hotel. We¡¯ll probably arrive at Cosmos in about 20 minutes. Haha, it¡¯s been a year since west met, right? Let¡¯s have a good drink tonight.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Bear. I¡¯ve already reserved a barbecue restaurant.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at his childhood friend and exhorted. ¡°Drive safely.¡± ¡°Chill, man.¡± The stocky fatty continued, ¡°This batch of kids from the provincial team idolize you. They want to take a glimpse of your spearmanship. You have to give them some pointers and let them understand the gap between them and a world-ss expert.¡± ¡°Young folks these days are getting better and better with each passing generation. I¡¯ll count myself lucky if I don¡¯t screw up,¡± Xu Jingming said with a chuckle. ¡°How can you screw up? I would love for that to happen; it¡¯ll mean that my provincial team has produced another genius.¡± The fattyughed. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll talk to youter.¡± ¡°See youter.¡± Xu Jingming waved his hand, and the projection in the air disappeared. The Jiangnan provincial team¡¯s training spanned ten days, and the fee was 50,000 yuan. In fact, this couldn¡¯t even cover the venue fees. However, abat center being used for the provincial team¡¯s training was also a form of advertisement. This attracted morebat enthusiasts to join the center. Professional diators need to put food on the table even after they retire.?Xu Jingming got up, went to shower, and changed his clothes. Although being a professional diator sounded impressive, they only earned a few ¡®appearance fees¡¯ at their peak in reality. Very few in the world earned more than a hundred million their entire career; most professional diators only made enough for a living. Earning money after retirement became even harder. Although Xu Jingming was also a world-ss martial arts expert, his best show was getting into the top eight at the World Martial Arts Tournament. Ie of the martial arts world was pyramidal, and very few stood atop the pyramid! First ce received a ridiculously high ie, but ie plummeted from second ce onward. ****** Xu Jingming waited at the entrance of Cosmos Center with a few staff members. From afar, he saw an electric bus driving over in the rain. When the electric bus came to a halt, the doors opened, and more than ten people from the Jiangnan provincial team alighted. ¡°Bear.¡± Xu Jingming saw the big fatty who got off the bus first. It was his good friend, Liu Chongyuan. ¡°Old Xu.¡± Liu Chongyuan walked over excitedly, hugged Xu Jingming, and pped him on the back. Thetter wore a grimace and could only treat it as a massage. Liu Chongyuan was 2.03 meters tall and weighed more than 180 kilograms; he appeared like an upright bear. He was also a professional martial arts expert back in his heyday, holding a shield in one hand and an ax in the other. He ranked 39th in the World Martial Arts Alliance at his peak; thus, he had afy job at the Provincial Sports Bureau. ¡°This is Coach Xu.¡± Liu Chongyuan grinned and said, ¡°The Coach Xu that you¡¯ve been longing for!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°Spear Demon Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°We are seeing him in person!¡± The provincial team members were thrilled. Being in the industry, they naturally admired this senior. When he saw these team members, Xu Jingming felt as if he were looking at his young self. They were young and full of vigor! They were nothing like him¡ªretiring frompetitive martial arts due to injuries. Xu Jingming said with a smile, ¡°Ah Chen, bring them over for the selection of weapons.¡± ¡°Alright, Brother Xu,¡± the young staff member replied. ¡°Bear, let¡¯s go to the third floor and wait for them.¡± The two good friends, Xu Jingming and Liu Chongyuan, happily went to the third floor. ... Cosmos Center¡¯s armory upied an area of 500 square meters. There were many kinds of melee weapons such as sabers, spears, swords, rods, shields, axes, hammers, chains, etc. These were all weapons used in martial artspetitions. However, the swords and sabers were blunt, and their surfaces were coated with a cushioning material, which greatly increased their safety. The professional spears had their statisticsbeled on the shaft: length, size, diameter, and weight. There were hundreds of spears, all arranged against the wall. ¡°As expected of Cosmos Center¡ªit¡¯s one of the bestbat halls in Binhai City. It has the entire assortment of weapons.¡± All 11 members of the provincial team used spears, which was why they participated in Xu Jingming¡¯s training. In terms of spear technique, Xu Jingming was recognized as one of the top ten professional diators in history. The professional spears had their databeled clearly, so the 11 members quickly chose their usual weapons. ¡°This is the first time I¡¯m seeing Xu Jingming in real life. He looks so ordinary. He doesn¡¯t look as intimidating as he does in videos,¡± a tall man said as he tried out his spear. ¡°He looks much thinner too,¡± said another young man. ¡°He lost weight,¡± said a stocky man with a nod. ¡°Before he retired, I watched himpete several times live. ording to the Martial Alliance¡¯s public information, he was 1.78 meters tall and weighed 93 kilograms. He has lost quite a bit of weight. I reckon he weighs at most 85 kilograms.¡± The members of the provincial team discussed. They knew very well that a height of 1.78 meters and a weight of more than 80 kilograms sounded overweight to ordinary people, but for professional diators that had heavy builds and high muscle-to-weight ratios, it appeared slightly underweight. ¡°His strength must¡¯ve decreased with his weight.¡± ¡°I wonder how much strength he has left.¡± ¡°Some professional diators give up training after retiring. Their bodies go out of shape, and they be much weaker.¡± The team members discussed. ¡°I still want to see how big a difference there is between a World Martial Arts Tournament candidate and me. Who would¡¯ve thought that he would be so much lighter? I wonder how much strength he still has left.¡± The stocky man found it regretful. He had been selected to participate in a national-level team trainingst year, and his goal was also the most prestigiouspetition in the pugilistic world¡ªthe World Martial Arts Tournament. He originally looked forward to meeting Xu Jingming, who had entered the World Martial Arts Tournament twice, but he was somewhat disappointed now. How much strength did Xu Jingming have left after losing weight? Was he still the domineering Spear Demon of yesteryear? ¡°Even if his strength has dropped, he still has experience.¡± The tall man beside him smiled. ¡°He¡¯s still more than capable of giving us pointers.¡± ¡°Perhaps he won¡¯t even engage in actualbat with us,¡± muttered the youth. They had been instructed by many coaches of the older generation; very few of them would engage in actualbat with them. ****** On the third floor of Cosmos Center was a martial arts arena that matched the World Martial Arts Tournament¡¯s standards. The arena was 20 meters long and 20 meters wide, surrounded by six-meter-tall barbed wire. The members of the provincial team came to the third floor and saw Coach Liu and Xu Jingming standing there. ¡°Get in position,¡± Xu Jingming said. He used to be a member of the Jiangnan provincial team, but he waster selected to join the national team. These 11 team members all held spears in their hands as they stood in line orderly. Perhaps Xu Jingming¡¯s strength had decreased after he retired, but his past achievements still made these team members admire him. Naturally, they were very obedient. ¡°From today onward, I will be your coach. The training will span a total of ten days. Except for starting in the afternoon today, training will be from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting tomorrow.¡± Xu Jingming swept his gaze past them. ¡°I don¡¯t want anyone to bete, nor do I want anyone to leave early.¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± replied the 11 members in unison. ¡°Good. This is our first time meeting, so let¡¯s get our hands dirty. Show me how strong you are,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯ll allow me to tailor the training to your abilities.¡± Get our hands dirty??The team members looked at each other, surprised and delighted.?An actual battle in the arena? Xu Jingming has the guts to fight in actualbat??The team members couldn¡¯t hide their joy.. Since Xu Jingming dared to do so, it meant that he still retained most of his peak strength after retirement. Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Guidance Battle

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming could guess what these youngsters were thinking from their faces. He smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ve read your information. There are 11 people in the Jiangnan provincial team who use spears, and all of you are here. Three of you are high school students that were specially recruited. You three will start first; suit up.¡± In a martial artspetition, one had to wear armor, a helmet, and even a neck guard. In meleebat, even though the weapons were blunt and were coated with cushioning material, the impact delivered remained terrifying. Death was very possible without donning professional equipment. Xu Jingming also donned his armor and helmet, and he looked at his team members through his meshed helmet. ¡°Everyone, enter the arena.¡± Xu Jingming held his spear and walked into the arena through the metal gate. The 11 members and Coach Liu also walked in. ¡°Everyone else, stand to the side. Feng Yu will go first. Liu Hao, you¡¯re up next,¡± Xu Jingming said. Only two contestants were allowed into the arena in an official match, but this was only a coaching match. With a 20m by 20m arena and Xu Jingming not needing much space to offer the provincial team guidance, he permitted the other members entry to the arena for a better view as there was no barbed wire within. ¡°Watch carefully. If your spearmanship is half as good as Coach Xu¡¯s, you¡¯ll be able to make it into the World Martial Arts Tournament,¡± said Liu Chongyuan. The other team members also held their breaths and watched carefully. It was very rare to see an expert like Spear Demon Xu Jingming in action up close. A young man wearing armor and holding a spear walked up to Xu Jingming and stood ten meters away from him. ¡°Referee system, activate,¡± Xu Jingming said. Light descended from above the arena, condensing into a giant face that looked down from above. It said, ¡°Engage!¡± Nowadays, the Martial Arts Tournament used AI referees. AI referee cameras could be slowed down by a thousand-fold and could urately make judgments. They hadn¡¯t made a mistake to this day. ¡°Come on.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the young man named Feng Yu. Specially recruited high school students were usually rtively weak. They were only specially recruited because they had great potential¡ªmuch effort was put into nurturing them. ¡°Coach, be careful. Many contestants were unable to handle a single strike from me during mypetitions.¡± Feng Yu was rather confident. ¡°Say that again when you touch me,¡± Xu Jingming teased. Feng Yu confidently strode forward, his speed extremely high and iparably fierce. In just a few steps, he arrived in front of Xu Jingming. His forward momentum turned into a thrust of his spear, causing the air to whistle. Feng Yu practiced Forward Pierce 500 times a day, and every strike was executed with full strength. He started spear practice at the age of 12, and in five years, he could produce afterimages when thrusting out his spear. It could even pierce through thick iron armor! Even if he used a spear in apetition where the spearhead was rounded and had a cushioningyer, the impact still exceeded 400 kilograms of force. Boom! The sound of the spear piercing through the wind could be clearly heard, but Xu Jingming only took a step back. The speartip stopped 20 centimeters away from Xu Jingming and didn¡¯t touch him at all. ¡°Huh?¡± Feng Yu was slightly stunned, but he immediately spun his spear and thrust it at Xu Jingming repeatedly. Every thrust of the spear posed a threat, but Xu Jingming was like a leopard cat. With simple footwork, all the strikes missed. A high school student in the provincial team.?Xu Jingming recalled his past self and how young he had been back then. Isn¡¯t his leg seriously injured and his footwork very weak? Why can¡¯t I touch him? It¡¯s like I¡¯m short by 20 to 30 centimeters every single time.?Feng Yu was unwilling to give up and attacked continuously. His spearmanship was dazzling, but he couldn¡¯t touch Xu Jingming at all. After a few dozen thrusts, the constantly moving Xu Jingming made his first move¡ªhe raised the spear in his hand and tapped Feng Yu¡¯s relentless spear. The former¡¯s spear then turned into a blur and suddenly erupted with terrifying explosive power. Bang! A deep, dull collision sound rang out¡ªit was the sound of a spear shaft colliding with something. The spear in Feng Yu¡¯s hand was sent flying. Feng Yu¡¯s eyes were wide open, and his hands were trembling. He stared nkly at the spear on the ground.?My grip can handle at least 200 kilograms. How could I lose my grip from a single tap? He had held his spear with both hands, yet a single collision with the opponent¡¯s spear shaft numbed his hands and sent his spear flying. ¡°You¡¯re a bit too shy. Your footwork is very weak, and your spearmanship is just average,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. This kind of opponent wasn¡¯t even worthy of him wearing full armor, but he couldn¡¯t afford to be careless in a martial artspetition. If he was careless, he might regret it for the rest of his life. ¡°I don¡¯t know much about spearmanship,¡± Liu Chongyuanughed and said, ¡°but this kid¡¯s footwork is weak. In our eyes, it¡¯s like slow motion.¡± Feng Yu looked at Xu Jingming in confusion. ¡°Coach, even though my footwork is weak, I¡¯m holding a two-meter-long spear. Why couldn¡¯t I touch you?¡± ¡°Your arms and spear are only that long, so your maximum attack range is fixed,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°Based on your footwork, one can determine the maximum range of your spear. As long as one maintains that distance, you won¡¯t be able to touch the other party. These are the basics for professionals.¡± ¡°The maximum attack range is fixed? I can¡¯t touch you if you maintain that distance?¡± Feng Yu murmured. He had felt it earlier¡ªXu Jingming¡¯s movement was simple, but he couldn¡¯t touch him despite throwing everything he had. ¡°The essence of footwork is firstly, reaction; secondly, the awareness of space; thirdly, bnce,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°These three aspects of yours are very rough. It¡¯s just like Coach Liu said; your footwork is like slow motion in the eyes of professionals.¡± ¡°This kid just joined the provincial team after the college entrance examination,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°He learned plenty of unorthodox techniques, and it¡¯s true that he needs to work on his footwork.¡± Feng Yu immediately asked, ¡°Coach Xu, what are the problems with my spearmanship then?¡± He admitted to having weak footwork, but he was confident in his spearmanship. ¡°Strictly speaking, your spearmanship¡­ Only the first thrust where you focused all the force from your forward charge into the spear could be considered to be at the professional level. You are very weak when ites to interception, strikes, and blocking,¡± Xu Jingming said. Fighting with weapons wasn¡¯t a game; it was the most dangerous fight, where serious injuries and disabilities happened asionally. Since he was their coach, he had to exin their problems clearly. The other ten members felt pressured by Xu Jingming but were eager to try. ... Bam!? The second high school student had his spear fly away the moment it came into contact with Xu Jingming¡¯s spear. Even if he was prepared and tried his best to hold it tightly, it was useless. ... Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Spear after spear was sent flying! All the provincial team members were dumbfounded. Even Huang Feng and Zhang Qi¡ªtwo veterans that had participated in the national training program¡ªwere powerless against Xu Jingming. Among them, only Zhang Qi made Xu Jingming deliver two strikes! The first strike knocked the spear out of his hand, but Zhang Qi did his best to hold onto it. He seeded, but it left an opening for Xu Jingming to follow up with a second strike. Itnded on Zhang Qi¡¯s chest, and the impact caused his armor to light up red. Zhang Qi had lost! As for the other team members, Xu Jingming only needed one strike, a defensive one at that. Those team members couldn¡¯t hold onto their spears at all¡ªtheir spears were all sent flying. So this is Spear Demon? The World Martial Arts Tournament has been held for almost 30 years. In terms of spearmanship, Xu Jingming is recognized as one of the top ten professional diators in history. The gap is far greater than I imagined! Spear Demon Xu Jingming¡¯s most famous move is ¡®Shadowless Thrust,¡¯ but he doesn¡¯t need to use that ultimate move against us. If I can reach half of his spearmanship, I should be able to enter the World Martial Arts Tournament. These team members¡¯ eyes were filled with excitement and fervor. Only after experiencing it for themselves did they understand how terrifying a spearman ranked in the historical top ten was. They even felt that Spear Demon Xu Jingming was still at his peak¡ªit was even possible that he was stronger than back then! Two hourster. ¡°I believe everyone is aware of their own shorings in today¡¯s preliminary training.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the provincial team members. All of them were excited and fanatical; they felt that this training was really worth it. ¡°In the next nine days, we will focus on basic training every day. When the training is over, you will have to practice more every day. Spearmanship requires years and years of practice. The strength of the entire body will naturally be transferred into every strike. It requiresprehension and hard work,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Yes, Coach,¡± replied the 11 team members in unison. It was obvious that Xu Jingming had won them over; they idolized him. ¡°Alright, you¡¯re dismissed,¡± Xu Jingming nodded and said. ¡°Take the bus back to the hotel first,¡± Liu Chongyuan instructed. ¡°Alright.¡± The team members put down their weapons and left in twos and threes. ¡°Ah Chen, help me entertain Coach Liu,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Bear, I¡¯m covered in sweat. I¡¯m going to take a shower and get a change of clothes. We¡¯ll meet downstairster. The barbecue restaurant next to our center is my favorite restaurant in Binhai City.¡± ¡°Oh? I have to try it then.¡± Liu Chongyuan¡ªwho was as big as a bear¡ªalso looked forward to it. Professional martial artists did a lot of training, so they ate a lot. All of them liked meat. Meanwhile, Xu Jingming quickly went to take a shower. Although he was a coach, he was already drenched in sweat after two hours of training. Even so, he was used to it. In martial arts training, it was verymon to squeeze dry soaked clothes repeatedly. ... After Xu Jingming washed up, he changed into a short-sleeved shirt and a pair of berms and walked out. He saw a middle-aged man smoking outside. ¡°Senior Brother, why are you here?¡± Xu Jingming smiled in surprise. The person in front of him was Fang Xinglong, and he was the boss of Cosmos Center! It was a first-ratebat center in Binhai City, and the building upied an area exceeding 11,000 square meters. Xu Jingming, a professional martial artist, didn¡¯t have that much wealth. He was invited to be center head. Fang Xinglong¡¯s main business involved selling alcohol, and he was a boss with a worth of billions. He loved martial arts and weaponbat and was willing to spend money on his hobby. He was quite famous in the martial arts circle and was the disciple of ¡®Tiger¡¯ Liu Hai. The World Martial Arts Tournament had been established for nearly 30 years. Liu Hai had been the head coach of the national team for 20 years, and most of the national team members had to call him master. Liu Hai was already 45 years old when the first World Martial Arts Tournament was held. As a famous martial artist from the older generation, he was overjoyed when he found out about the tournament. He consecutively entered five World Martial Arts Tournaments and fought against experts from all over the world! Because the rules of protection weren¡¯t perfect in the early days, it was even more dangerous than what the tournament currently had in ce. Liu Hai had taken third ce twice, second ce twice, and first ce once! After he became world number one, he announced his retirement. He became the head coach of the national team at the age of 50 and only announced his retirement at the age of 70. Back then, Xu Jingming was the national team¡¯s linchpin and also Liu Hai¡¯s beloved disciple. Fang Xinglong was an amateur, but he lovedbat very much. Thus, he also thought of ways to be Liu Hai¡¯s disciple. ¡°Jingming..¡± Fang Xinglong took a drag and looked at his good friend. ¡°Did you offend someone?¡± Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao (1)

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Who did I offend?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Fang Xinglong looked at Xu Jingming and gave a name: ¡°Cheng Zihao.¡± Xu Jingming immediately understood what was happening and asked calmly, ¡°Senior Brother, did he talk to you?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Fang Xinglong nodded. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I did cross him.¡± ¡°You¡¯re a professional martial artist¡ªyou joined the provincial team in high school and then the national team. You¡¯ve been in the professional martial arts circle for so many years. How did you cross Cheng Zihao?¡± Fang Xinglong found it iprehensible since both parties weren¡¯t in the same circles at all. Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Life is full of endless possibilities.¡± ¡°Cut the smiling act.¡± Fang Xinglong was a little worried. ¡°Can¡¯t you resolve your conflict with him?¡± ¡°No.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. Fang Xinglong put out the cigarette in his hand and nced at his junior brother. ¡°Jingming, that¡¯s Cheng Zihao! If you offend him, you¡¯ll suffer a ban on the Inte!¡± ¡°I know; it¡¯s the Cheng family!¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°The Cheng family controls the Tiger Shark Group, apany with a market capitalization of more than five trillion. It¡¯s one of the top three Intepanies, and it¡¯s indeed scary.¡± The Cheng family was one of the top ten richest families in China; their family wealth exceeded 500 billion. The number one live-streaming tform in China, ¡®Tiger Shark,¡¯ was established more than 60 years ago by a legendary figure of the Cheng family, Cheng Yunxiu. The Tiger Shark Group hadn¡¯t declined after six decades and had instead grown stronger. It had grown into an inte giant conglomerate with Tiger Shark tform as its core business. It had its hands in emerce, music, gaming, and many other industries. Of Tiger Shark Group¡¯s market capitalization that exceeded five trillion, the founders¡ªthe Cheng family¡ªhad 8.2% of the outstanding shares. Furthermore, they had more than 50% of the voting rights, allowing them to have a firm grasp of Tiger Shark Group. The Tiger Shark Group had been under the control of its founder, Cheng Yunxiu, for 30 years. After his death, it was managed by his only son, Cheng Liwei. Cheng Zihao was Cheng Liwei¡¯s son, aged 32. ¡°On the Inte, the Tiger Shark Group is one of the top three mega-corporations. It is also the number one live-stream tform. As a martial artist, you have no idea how terrifying its influence is.¡± Fang Xinglong looked at his junior brother anxiously. ¡°Of course, I know,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°After being banned, I won¡¯t be able to carry out anymercial activities, and I won¡¯t receive any publicity on the Inte. My fame will also evaporate quickly.¡± For martial artists, fame was very important. The more famous one was, the higher the ie. In terms of results at martial artspetitions, although Xu Jingming was quite strong, he was only considered a C-lister among the top martial artists in the history of China! His master¡ªLiu Hai, who was legendary¡ªwas considered an A-lister. After all, he had been in the top three for five consecutive tournaments while in his forties and had even been the world¡¯s number one. There were three A-listers, and each of them was a legend. Their appearance fee for a match between titans was over 100 million, and the cumtive ie from their careers was even more terrifying. Historical top yers¡ªB-listers¡ªeither had been in the top three globally or were those that had retired after scraping first ce. They were often mentioned by people. The appearance fee for matches between greats was usually over ten million. Xu Jingming had made it into the World Martial Arts Tournament twice¡ªcing in the top sixteen once and the top eight once. The highest appearance fee was only 1.5 million, and his highest ie was still the prize money for entering the World Martial Arts Tournament¡¯s top eight. After working hard for so many years, he had only umted a bnce of about eight digits. Ie was a proxy for strength and status. In terms of results, he was a C-lister in China. In terms of fame? His fame would rapidly vanish once he was banned on the Inte. ¡°diators also need to put food on the table. Sometimes, it¡¯s better topromise,¡± Fang Xinglong persuaded. ¡°Senior Brother,¡± Xu Jingming said seriously, ¡°you know that there are some things where apromise is impossible.¡± Fang Xinglong was taken aback, but he nodded slightly and said worriedly, ¡°Banning you is a small matter. I¡¯m afraid Cheng Zihao wille after you.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°At most, I¡¯ll go back to my hometown, Mingyue City. In Mingyue City, there are over a thousand disciples from the Eight Extremities Sect and the Poking Foot Sect. Let¡¯s see how he¡¯s going to make trouble for me. Besides, there are surveince cameras everywhere in this modern-day society. What can he do?¡± ¡°Then, what do you n on doing back in Mingyue City?¡± Fang Xinglong asked. ¡°If I open a center and do some high-end private teaching, I won¡¯t starve,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯m the Spear Demon after all. I rely on my skills to make a living; I won¡¯t starve anywhere.¡± Fang Xinglong shook his head. ¡°In a second-tier city like Mingyue City, it¡¯s already good enough that you can earn a million a year.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve earned a lot over the years, so there¡¯s plenty of interest and dividend ie,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Senior Brother, don¡¯t worry about me.¡± Xu Jingming was mentally prepared after falling out with Cheng Zihao. He would just earn less. He had been influenced by his father since he was a child and had be a disciple of the Eight Extremities Sect and Poking Foot Sect, two great traditional martial art schools in Mingyue City. Ever since the World Martial Arts Tournament became the world¡¯srgest martial arts tournament, the traditional martial arts schools in the country regained their former fame. All kinds of weapons and fighting techniques gained a new lease of life. In modern society, it was fine for people to join several sects as disciples. Xu Jingming¡¯s father was a martial arts blogger when he was young; he traveled the world and visited all the martial arts schools in the world. He had joined more than ten martial arts schools domestically and had even inherited the teachings of the Eight Extremities lineage. After settling down in Mingyue City, he even founded the Eight Extremities Sect in Mingyue City. There were many martial arts schools all over the country in modern society. Eight Extremities Sect¡ªwhich had an unbroken heritage¡ªhad hundreds around the country. Xu Jingming was the heir of Mingyue City¡¯s Eight Extremities Sect, and he was also the disciple of Mingyue City¡¯s Poking Foot Sect¡¯s sect master! He could open a martial arts school and ept disciples or do some private tutoring to earn a living. Perhaps it¡¯ll be more suitable for me to go back to my hometown and focus on practicing my spearmanship. If I can attain a higher level, I can make aeback and be the world¡¯s number one, Xu Jingming thought. He had never given up on his dream of bing world champion. His master, Liu Hai, had entered the World Martial Arts Tournament five times in a row even though he was in his forties, and he eventually managed to be the world¡¯s number one. He was only 29 this year, so how could he give up? If he became world champion, the prize money foring in first would be 500 million; he would also attract the attention of the entire world. The official media would cover him, and it wasn¡¯t something Cheng Zihao could dismiss. As for now? He was a retired professional diator. There was nothing he could do about being banned without achievements to speak of. ¡°Senior Brother, what did Cheng Zihao say to you?¡± Xu Jingming looked at Fang Xinglong. ¡°Cheng Zihao asked someone to pass on a message to me, asking me to fire you.¡± Fang Xinglong was ashamed. ¡°Jingming, you know that I sell alcohol. Some of the sales channels are on Tiger Shark Group¡¯s live-streaming and emerce tforms. Moreover, a lot of publicity has to be done through the Tiger Shark Group. Although I feel aggrieved, I can¡¯t afford to offend Cheng Zihao. After all, thepany doesn¡¯t belong to me alone.¡± ¡°Senior Brother, I know your predicament.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He relied on his skills to make a living. With his skills as one of the top spearmen in the world in the past three decades, he wasn¡¯t afraid of starving. It was just a matter of having more or less to eat. However, Fang Xinglong was a businessman, and the alcoholpany was the foundation of his business career. His options were limited in the face of the Tiger Shark Group. ¡°I¡¯ll leave after the training for the provincial team ends,¡± Xu Jingming said. Fang Xinglong was a little tired. ¡°Can you tell me about your conflict with Cheng Zihao?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to say.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°I can only say that he¡¯s crazy!¡± ¡°Crazy?¡± Fang Xinglong fell into thought as he nodded slightly. ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t say anything more. I¡¯m sorry for letting you down.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not on you, but me.¡± Xu Jingming knew Fang Xinglong very well. He was straightforward and sincere, and his character was unquestionable. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have epted Fang Xinglong¡¯s invitation to be the head of this center. ¡°Senior Brother, I¡¯m scheduled to have a meal with Chongyuan, so I¡¯ll make a move first. We can talk over the phone,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile and left. Fang Xinglong stood still and watched Xu Jingming leave. ¡°Cheng Zihao,¡± Fang Xinglong whispered to himself. He did business and became a billionaire at the age of 40, so he was very proud of himself. He loved martial arts, weapons, andbat. For his hobby, he had spent a lot of money to build the Cosmos Center. How could he not be angry at Cheng Zihao¡¯s request to fire his junior brother? I can¡¯t afford to offend him, Fang Xinglong muttered silently and held his breath. He needed to know when to quit, a lesson he learned from his years in the business world. It was just that with his current status, it was rare for him to feel so aggrieved. Cheng Zihao, if you don¡¯t follow the rules and y dirty, you will stumble one day, Fang Xinglong thought to himself. Fang Xinglong was also thinking about how he could help his junior brother. He had less than ten friends that he thought highly of, and Xu Jingming was one of them. Naturally, he didn¡¯t want to see his junior brother suffer so much. ****** Under the hazy night, Xu Jingming pushed open the door and entered a terrace vi in the eastern suburbs of Binhai City. In the bedroom, a slender woman in pajamas was slumped against the backrest and wore a pair of ratherrge sses. She held a controller in each hand. ¡°Jingming, wait for me to finish this game.¡± The girl in pajamas had a pair of spirited eyes. Her sses were virtual sses that had immersion mode and reality mode. Reality mode lowered the opacity of the game¡¯s imagery, allowing one to see the outside world. ¡°Miaomiao, you need to exercise more. It¡¯s not good for your body to lie down all day,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright, got it,¡± the woman in pajamas answered casually, her hands moving non-stop. Xu Jingming felt helpless. This woman in pajamas was his girlfriend, Li Miaomiao. Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao (2)

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming left the bedroom and walked to the basement. The basement was more than 100 square meters, and there were three spears ced against the wall. Xu Jingming casually picked one up¡ªthe spear was silver-grey in color and was 2.56 meters long. The speartip also had a cushioningyer. Although he was very rxed and casual when he was chatting with Senior Brother Fang as well as during dinner with his good friend, Liu Chongyuan, Xu Jingming felt a fire burning in his heart. ¡°White, activate Training Monitoring,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Copy that.¡± Lights lit up in the basement as the cameras started to turn on. Xu Jingming produced a vibrating sound when he pulled the spear with both hands. Xu Jingming¡¯s way of holding the spear was reversed. Traditional spear users usually held the end of the spear with their right hand and the middle of the spear with their left, but Xu Jingming did the opposite. As he advanced swiftly, he exerted his strength and thrust his spear forward. Pu! Pu! Pu! The spear shot out like arrows¡ªlike seven or eight arrows that were about to pierce through all the enemies in front of them. Every spear tore through the air with a sharp whistle. Data appeared on the wall¡ª18.2m/s, 18.6m/s, 17.9m/s, 18.1m/s¡­ It urately produced the maximum speed of each thrust. Boom! The spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand suddenly stabbed forward. There was an ear-piercing explosion, and the spear became a blur. The projection on the wall disyed: 25.3m/s. Xu Jingming¡¯s most famous move: Shadowless Thrust! Everyone in the industry knew how terrifying the speed of such a strike was. When it came to meleebat, even the world¡¯s top experts wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand it. Xu Jingming took two steps and arrived beside a heavy sandbag. He then rotated his waist like a huge spinning gear and transferred all of his strength into his arms, sweeping the long spear across the sandbag. The sandbag weighing 300 kilograms was suspended from the track above; it was a specially customized overweight sandbag. Bang! A low rumble sounded. The projection on the wall disyed: 625kg. It was precisely this terrifying force of over 500 kilograms that sent those provincial team members¡¯ spears flying with just a touch! Xu Jingming moved as he unleashed his spear at the heavy sandbag. Every time he swung and struck, a deep and mighty sound would erupt. The 300-kilogram sandbag kept shaking from the impact, and the projection on the wall kept updating: 656kg, 689kg, 630kg¡­ Suddenly, he stopped. Xu Jingming suddenly took a step forward, his entire body akin to a cannonball. His spear seemed to be one with his entire body¡ªthe tip of the cannonball that crashed into the sandbag. ¡°Bam!¡± The heavy sandbag was sted to the other end of the suspension and flew up high. A number appeared on the wall: 1138kg. Xu Jingming¡¯s other ultimate move: Mountain Shattering! Xu Jingming had received his father¡¯s guidance since he was a child. He had learned the Eight Extremities, Poking Foot, and the Six Directions Spear! In modern society, the martial arts schools also drew upon the essence of each other. Many schools created training methods that employed the concepts of applying force in different ways. When he was 20 years old, Xu Jingming¡¯s right leg was broken by his opponent¡¯s shield during the World Martial Arts Tournament. After that, he focused on theorycrafting his spearmanship while recuperating. Xu Jingming studied physics in university and dissected traditional martial arts techniques from a physical point of view. He always believed that all forms of force delivery were in line with science. The bones, joints, and muscles of the body were also levers, bearings, and power sources. Thanks to his deep foundation built from a young age, he had a deeper understanding of how to exert force from a physical point of view. He constantly tried to adjust the technique of force delivery. Finally, with the traditional ¡®One-Inch Punch¡¯ as a foundation, he created Shadowless Thrust. He had also used the force delivery technique in ¡®Eight Extremities Iron Mountain¡¯ to create ¡®Mountain Shattering.¡¯ Moreover, the other techniques of his spear art had also improved to a certain extent. Blocking, grabbing, breaking, hacking, sweeping¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s strength could be increased by a huge margin from a seemingly casual application of force delivery. With this spear art, even though Xu Jingming¡¯s movement suffered from his leg injury, he still managed to enter the top 8 at the following year¡¯s World Martial Arts Tournament during hiseback at 25 years of age. The importance of footwork could be said to be half of the actualbat experience. Xu Jingming¡¯s footwork had major ws, yet he was able to make it into the top eight. This was testimony of his terrifying spearmanship. He had also been ranked by the World Martial Arts Alliance as one of the top ten spearmen in the past 30 years, earning him the title of ¡®Spear Demon.¡¯ But during thatpetition, Xu Jingming realized that having a wounded leg made it impossible for him to be world number one unless there was a qualitative change in his spearmanship. Also, his participation in morepetitions would only serve to aggravate his injuries. Hence, he announced his retirement after thatpetition. Professional diators were at their prime at the age of 26, but Xu Jingming retired with injuries. In the basement, Xu Jingming¡¯s face was covered in sweat. He walked to the wall and gently ced the spear down. Looking at the three training spears in front of him, Xu Jingming fell silent. So what if he was good with spears? In modern society, martial arts fighting was just a sport. Facing Cheng Zihao¡¯s coercion, he could only endure it. There was no other way. ¡°Jingming.¡± The pajamas-wearing Li Miaomiao walked down the stairs and looked at her sweaty boyfriend. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Normally, Xu Jingming rested when he returned after a day of training at the center. He rarely practiced his spear. Moreover, as she looked at the back of her boyfriend¡ªwho was standing by the wall¡ªshe could faintly sense his bad mood. ¡°I¡¯ll tell you when we get upstairs.¡± Xu Jingming turned off the lights and brought Li Miaomiao to the living room on the first floor. In the living room. ¡°Five, bring me two bottles of juice,¡± Xu Jingming said as he and Li Miaomiao sat on the sofa. Thetter asked, ¡°Jingming, what happened?¡± At this moment, a female robot came to Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao¡¯s side with a bottle of fruit juice in each hand. She handed the juice to the two of them¡ªFive was very familiar with the juice that her master and mistress often drank. Five was a butler robot; she could do housework, cook meals, chat with others, be a bodyguard¡­ She was capable in every aspect and had reached level-three intelligence. The price of such a smart bot wasparable to a luxurious sports car. ¡°Spill it.¡± Li Miaomiao poked Xu Jingming¡¯s shoulder while drinking. ¡°As you expected, Cheng Zihao has followed up and forced me to lose my job.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head and said, ¡°He¡¯s insane; he has no bottom line. Forget it. I only joined the center thanks to Senior Brother¡¯s invitation. With my spearmanship, I can make a living anywhere.¡± ¡°Calm down.¡± Li Miaomiao hugged her boyfriend¡¯s arm andforted him. ¡°It¡¯s not worth getting angry over a scumbag.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his girlfriend and nodded. His girlfriend, Li Miaomiao, was a talented singer. She didn¡¯t sign with apany, nor did she have a manager. She attended Binhai Music Academy for university. During her university days, she did her first live-stream on the Inte, and a song that she hadposed herself, ¡®Pearwood,¡¯ went viral on the Inte. Her voice was very clean, and her songs had a special, magical power that soothed the soul. During her university days, she wrote more than 30 songs. Just based on the number of downloads, she earned tens of millions. She was one of the special few in the music industry. She didn¡¯t participate in any variety shows and didn¡¯t have apany or a manager. She would live-stream her singing once a month and would asionally post some videos. Other than singing videos, she streamed video games. Her favorite game was ¡®Pugilist OL.¡¯ In the game, she was a high-level feline swordswoman. There were many professional diators who yed Pugilist OL. Xu Jingming asionally yed and got to know Li Miaomiao¡¯s smurf ount. Li Miaomiao had never seen a yer use the spear that well, so she immediately added Xu Jingming as a friend and used various methods to pull him into a team¡­ Through the game, Xu Jingming¡¯s heart was stirred by this feline swordswoman, and the two gradually got together. ¡°Cheng Zihao is a scumbag.¡± Li Miaomiao hugged her boyfriend¡¯s arm and said, ¡°He ims to be celibate, yet he has so many girlfriends. How can I be interested in him? If I wanted fame and fortune, I wouldn¡¯t be live-streaming only once a month.¡± Although they had never met in real life, Cheng Zihao chased after Li Miaomiao relentlessly. Despite knowing that thetter had a boyfriend and that she was getting married, Cheng Zihao didn¡¯t stop. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°Miaomiao, you¡¯re quite straightforward. You blocked him and even changed tforms to open an ount on another live-streaming tform, ¡®Microcosm.''¡± ¡°I only broadcast once a month,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. ¡°I can still slowly umte fans even if I switch tforms. Microcosm¡¯s tform also has nearly half Tiger Shark¡¯s traffic. It¡¯s not bad.¡± ¡°I think you¡¯re the only one who doesn¡¯t mind switching ounts after taking years to umte millions of fans,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I earn money from my royalties. As for live broadcasts, I¡¯ll leave it up to fate.¡± Li Miaomiao drank her fruit juice and said, ¡°Life is all about happiness after all. If I¡¯m unhappy, I¡¯ll just switch tforms.¡± Xu Jingming was quite touched. Faced with threats and alluring promises, Li Miaomiao didn¡¯t hesitate to block the other party and change tforms! ¡°Actually, our ie is high enough. We don¡¯t have to tire ourselves out,¡± Li Miaomiaoforted her boyfriend. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The two of them had already talked about blocking Cheng Zihao¡¯s contact details. After all, out of sight, out of mind. ¡°Are you nning to return to Mingyue City?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s easy to open a center and do high-end private tutoring in Mingyue City,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Are you nning on returning with me? We¡¯ll be registering our marriage on New Year¡¯s Day, so you should go back early to meet your parents-inw.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao had a good rtionship. They both agreed to register their marriage on New Year¡¯s Day, a special date that meant they would be one this one life. Their parents had also met and given their blessings. ¡°Let¡¯s go back to Mingyue City. It will be permanent.¡± Li Miaomiao looked around the living room. ¡°Many things here have to be moved over too. I also have to bid farewell to my friends in Binhai City. I¡¯ve been here since university. It¡¯s been so many years¡ªI really can¡¯t bear to leave so suddenly.¡± ¡°If you really can¡¯t bear to¡­¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Let¡¯s go back. I want to go home too.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled faintly. ¡°My parents and grandparents are all in Mingyue City. I want to go back too.¡± They were indeed fated. They met in-game, and both hailed from Mingyue City. ¡°Head back first and clean up the house in Mingyue City. Get everything ready,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I have to bid farewell to my friends. I also have to make arrangements for my assistant.¡± She had hired two assistants, who were in charge of hermercial matters. Her two assistants had to follow her to Mingyue City, so she had to make arrangements to relocate them. ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The house he bought had been left empty for several years, but his parents often brought robots over to clean it. ¡°Go take a shower first. You reek of alcohol and sweat. Didn¡¯t I tell you not to drink?¡± Li Miaomiao said angrily. ¡°Bear came. We haven¡¯t seen each other for more than a year, and I only drank some beer,¡± Xu Jingming said immediately. ¡°I¡¯ll go take a shower.¡± Then, he immediately ran out of the living room. Li Miaomiao sat on the sofa and thought about her life in Mingyue City with Xu Jingming. She felt very happy. ¡°Beep.¡± An image appeared in front of Li Miaomiao¡ªit was a middle-aged man and woman. ¡°Dad, Mom,¡± Li Miaomiao greeted happily. ¡°Have you had dinner?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve already eaten.¡± The middle-aged man said, ¡°Miaomiao, your uncle came to our house tonight.¡± ¡°Uncle? Hasn¡¯t he not visited in years? He didn¡¯te when we invited rtives over in the year I attended university.¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. Her uncle¡¯s wife had an important figure on her side of the family. After her uncle¡¯s family managed to cozy up to the important figure, they managed to be a tycoon after years of work. They had more than a billion in assets. Her uncle and his wife looked down on the poor rtives of the Li family and rarely interacted with them. ¡°Would he visit for no reason? He came because of you.¡± Mrs. Li scoffed. ¡°Me?¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. ¡°He wants you to be the girlfriend of the Cheng family¡¯s scion, Cheng Zihao. He came to our house to persuade the two of us,¡± Mrs. Li said angrily. ¡°If this shameless old man wants to get rich from selling daughters, he should sell his own daughter! He wants my daughter to jump into the fire? Cheng Zihao is a yboy. He has said many times in variety shows that he doesn¡¯t want to marry. How can a yboy like him be worthy of my daughter?¡± Mr. Li added, ¡°Your mother and I scolded your uncle until he left. That Cheng Zihao is a profligate, nothing like Little Xu. Your mother and I support you.¡± ¡°Thanks, Dad. Thanks, Mom.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled. Her parents were determined to support her, so she no longer had many worries. ¡°Miaomiao, your future husband is the one who will be by your side the longest, not us.¡± Mr. Li looked at his daughter. ¡°Your mother and I are old, so you have to choose a good husband! A woman¡¯s marriage is like a second reincarnation. The ancients have a saying: the worst thing for a woman is to get married to the wrong man. Little Xu is an honest martial arts practitioner. Even after his retirement, he still spends most of his time practicing martial arts. I¡¯m still quite a good judge of character.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. After chatting for some time, Li Miaomiao ended the video call with her parents. ... On the other end of the video call. Mr. and Mrs. Li sat in the living room. ¡°Honey, you have to take care of Miaomiao in the future,¡± Mr. Li said. ¡°Chen¡¯an, are you really going to hide your illness from Miaomiao?¡± Mrs. Li¡¯s eyes turned red. Mr. Li shook his head and said, ¡°You know that this is a terminal illness. Even if I use all kinds of medical treatments, I will only be able to live an additional one or two years, and it will be miserable. Undergoing conservative treatment and leading a happy life still allows me to live for a year or so; that¡¯s enough. I just want my daughter to get married happily and not let them worry about me at such a time. When they get married and I can no longer keep my illness under wraps, I will tell them about it in my final month.¡± ¡°It¡¯s useless to tell her now. It will only add to our daughter¡¯s troubles.¡± Mr. Li chuckled. ¡°In life, the fewer troubles a person has, the better. The happier the days, the better. I just hope my daughter can have more happy days.¡± ¡°You lead your entire life always having others in mind,¡± Mrs. Li said with reddened eyes. ¡°Didn¡¯t I just scold my brother today? Did you see his face? I can¡¯t believe I dared to give him a piece of my mind.¡± Mr. Liughed. The closer he was to death, the clearer he saw things. Life was just like that.. The most important thing was to be happy. Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Master Liu Hai

Trantor: CKtalon In a towering skyscraper in Penghai City. Cheng Zihaoy on a gaming chair, wearing a pair of virtual sses. Suddenly, a knock sounded on the office door. ¡°Come in.¡± Cheng Zihao switched his virtual sses to reality mode and looked at the middle-aged man walking in. After the middle-aged man came in, he closed the door and said in a fawning tone, ¡°Boss, Cosmos Center in Binhai City has decided to fire Xu Jingming. I used a different ount to contact Xu Jingming, but he blocked me again.¡± ¡°How decisive,¡± said the fair-skinned Cheng Zihao with augh. ¡°Li Miaomiao blocked me, and Xu Jingming blocked us. The two of them are quite interesting. Is this what they mean by ¡®love is thicker than water?¡¯ Hahaha¡­ How interesting. Oh right, where¡¯s Li Yuanping? He¡¯s Li Miaomiao¡¯s uncle.¡± ¡°Li Yuanping personally visited Li Miaomiao¡¯s parents, but her parents showed clear approval of Xu Jingming as a son-inw and chased him out,¡± the middle-aged man said. ¡°How useless.¡± Cheng Zihao frowned slightly. ¡°Li Miaomiao is really different from other singers. Does she not care about fame and fortune?¡± ¡°She has already changed live-streaming tforms; her most recent live-stream was done on Microcosm,¡± the middle-aged man stated helplessly. ¡°Besides, she has never signed a long-term contract with our tform. She only broadcasts once a month and has never cared about earning money from live-streaming. She¡¯s pretty chill. Boss, what do we do next?¡± ¡°Li Miaomiao and Xu Jingming are public figures, and they have such a tough attitude. Forget it. There are many things in the world that I like, and I can¡¯t have them all.¡± Cheng Zihao shook his head. ¡°Let¡¯s put an end to Li Miaomiao¡¯s matter for the time being, but continue paying attention to her¡­ People will change. I don¡¯t believe that she will always disregard fame and fortune.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The middle-aged man nodded and smiled. ¡°She might be young, and she might not care about fame and fortune in her early twenties, but in a few years, she might realize the importance of fame and fortune after being beaten down by society.¡± ¡°I might not like her if she bes snobbish in a few years,¡± Cheng Zihao said calmly. ¡°You may leave.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± The middle-aged man left respectfully. Cheng Zihao switched his virtual sses to immersion mode. To him, Li Miaomiao was just a mere ripple in his life; he had never taken her seriously. In immersion mode, a huge projection of stock market charts appeared. The capital market was what he really cared about. Why did Tiger Shark¡¯s share price drop by 8% today? I didn¡¯t hear of any massive short positions.?Cheng Zihao found it iprehensible since it was rare for Tiger Shark Group¡¯s shares to plummet. Dad ordered me not to have any of my investments rted to Tiger Shark Group as a way of risk diversification. I¡¯ll just let Dad worry about it.?Cheng Zihao didn¡¯t think too much about it. The family¡¯srgest asset was 8.2% of the Tiger Shark Group¡¯s shares, so he was naturally concerned. But ording to the family rules, his personal assets had nothing to do with the Tiger Shark Group. As for the Tiger Shark Group¡¯s shares plummeting? His father, Cheng Liwei, had helmed thepany for over three decades; Cheng Zihao trusted his father¡¯s abilities. ****** An old man lived alone in an oriental-styled vi in Beijing¡ªother than a butler robot. This tall and stout old man sat at the dining table, eating a few cloves of garlic and beef inrge mouthfuls. He also ate a few mouthfuls of the cooked vegetables. He was a legendary figure in the world¡¯s martial arts circle¡ª¡¯Tiger¡¯ Liu Hai. Liu Hai participated in the first World Martial Arts Tournament at the age of 45 andpeted with experts from all over the world. It had to be known that only those ranked in the world¡¯s top 32 were qualified to participate! Most of the participants were in their thirties, so Liu Hai was definitely considered an older contestant. He had entered the tournament five times in a row, and he stood on the podium every single time. He even became world champion in the fifth year! He had been the head coach of the Chinese national team for 20 years! Of the legendary ones, two martial arts experts in China had matched him in the past 30 years. In terms of seniority, he was the oldest. Most of the top professional diators in China had to call him master! He was in his seventies this year, but Liu Hai still spent half a year in seclusion every year and did tough training. For example, he ate five meals a day¡ªmainly beef with vegetables as supplements. He needed to do so since eating too little wasn¡¯t enough to provide him the energy for his training intensity. ¡°Huh?¡± Liu Hai had a pair of eyes that emitted a domineering aura like a tiger¡¯s. The domineering aura was incredible¡ªit was a powerful field brought about by his powerful physique. He stood at 1.92 meters tall and weighed 110 kilograms. His body and technique had been honed to an astonishing level, judging from how he had reached the podium without suffering any injuries for five consecutive years during the World Martial Arts Tournament¡¯s early days¡ªwhen the rules were still in their nascent stages. What is this??Liu Hai looked at the information on the light screen in front of him and widened his eyes.?This son of a bitch is bullying my disciple? ¡°Fang Xinglong,¡± Liu Hai shouted. An image of Fang Xinglong appeared in the projection, and Fang Xinglong said respectfully, ¡°Master, I thought about it the entire night yesterday and couldn¡¯t think of any solutions, so I decided to inform you about it. Junior Brother joined the provincial team in high school. He has lived like an ascetic monk for so many years¡ªhis mind is focused on martial arts. Who would¡¯ve thought that Cheng Zihao would bully him? Junior Brother refused to say anything in front of me. I¡¯ve asked around, and it seems to be rted to Junior Brother¡¯s girlfriend.¡± ¡°Love is such an annoying matter. Many young people have ruined their future because of love.¡± Liu Hai shook his head. He was in his seventies and still confined himself for half a year every year; he didn¡¯t meet anyone. Love and society would only affect the speed of his attacks! ¡°Master, do you have a way to help Junior Brother?¡± Fang Xinglong asked. He knew that his master had a lot of connections. ¡°It¡¯s argemercial corporation. What can I do? I¡¯ll think about it; you don¡¯t have to worry about this matter,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Alright, Master. I¡¯ll heed your instructions,¡± Fang Xinglong replied immediately. The projection vanished. Liu Hai sat there and thought as he chewed on the cooked beef. He felt that the beef in his mouth had lost its taste. Jingming¡¯s physique is still too weak. If he had trained his physique for three more years before entering the World Martial Arts Tournament¡­ he wouldn¡¯t have broken his leg and ruined his future.?Liu Hai sighed to himself.?His talent in spearmanship is excellent, but he raised his world ranking too quickly. Entering the World Martial Arts Tournament too early only brought him harm. He was still too young then, reaching the highest echelons at the World Martial Arts Tournament while only 20. With his talent, if he had entered the World Martial Arts Tournament at 23 or 24 years of age, he would¡¯ve had a chance of bing world champion. How glorious would that be? Would he be forced into his current predicament??Liu Hai thought. All he knew was martial arts, so it wasn¡¯t easy for him to help his disciple either. ¡°Old Guo,¡± Liu Hai greeted. A projection condensed in front of him, and a figure appeared on it¡ªit was a white-haired elder sitting in front of a desk. ¡°Brother Hai, what¡¯s the matter?¡± The white-haired old man also had a high status, but he was still very respectful to Liu Hai, who was three years younger than him. He even called Liu Hai ¡®Brother Hai.¡¯ The two had been friends for decades. ¡°Old Guo, about that list of people to receive the government¡¯s patronage.¡± Liu Hai put down the beef. ¡°I have the freedom to rmend one person to that list, right? I thought about it and n on rmending Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming?¡± The white-haired elder thought for a moment and said, ¡°You have the right to rmend, but it needs to be reviewed eventually. There are only 20 people on the list! Martial arts masters like yourself take up 12 spots, and the other martial arts schools take up five. There are only three spots left. If Xu Jingming wants topete for those three spots¡­ To be honest, his CV is a littlecking.¡± ¡°Jingming is only 29 this year, and he has great potential. Moreover, he made it into the top eight of the World Martial Arts Tournament despite having a seriously injured leg. If not for the leg injury, he would¡¯ve be world champion,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°We are well aware of what you just said, but I have to tell you that his chances ofpeting for the three spots are rtively slim. Are you sure you want to rmend him?¡± asked the elder. ¡°Most of my best disciples have gone onto the podium and have obtained the title of martial arts master; only Jingming and Xiaotong regretfully didn¡¯t make it. Xiaotong has already given up on martial arts, but Jingming has never given up despite all these years. His character has been the same for years¡ªhe¡¯s worth grooming.¡± ¡°In that case, quickly write a detailed rmendation letter¡ªthe sooner, the better. It¡¯s best if you send it to me today so that I can send it to the selectionmittee,¡± said the white-haired elder. ¡°As for whether it seeds, it will still have to go through the higher-ups¡¯ final review.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Liu Hai nodded. When the projection disappeared, Liu Hai continued chewing on his beef and thought to himself,?There are a total of 12 people in China who stood on the podium at the World Martial Arts Tournament after all these years! Of these 12, I¡¯m the oldest, and there¡¯s also a disabled person. There are a few who are out of shape, and one even has cancer. However, these 12 people are all on that patronage list. Can the disabled, cancer-stricken, and elderly be groomed? The higher-ups say that it¡¯s great news, but they didn¡¯t disclose the details. I wonder what great news it is, Liu Hai thought.?If Jingming can enter the list, it can be considered a chance. Liu Hai¡¯s idea was very simple.. So his disciple had encountered trouble? If his disciple became stronger, his troubles would vanish. It might even be the other party¡¯s troubles then! Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Yang Qingshuo (1)

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming didn¡¯t know that his master, Liu Hai, had rmended him to the list. He had handed over his job at the gym. Once the Jiangnan provincial team¡¯s training was over, he could return to his hometown, Mingyue City. In the afternoon, Xu Jingming was training in a special room at the gym. He held a solid steel rod that had a diameter of four centimeters and a length of 3.2 meters with both hands. The rod¡¯s head swung from time and time againpleting a curved trajectory up, down, left, right¡­ The trajectories that the rod drew were only a part of a circle. This steel rod was a rod with a solid stainless steel coremonly used in industrial applications; it weighed 32 kilograms. It was very unsuitable forbat, but it was suitable for strength training and force delivery of the entire body. Beep! Beep! Beep! Xu Jingming put down the steel rod and picked up a towel to wipe his sweat. He looked at the name on the screen and said, ¡°White, answer the video call.¡± A projection appeared in midair¡ªit was a young man. ¡°Shuo!¡± Xu Jingming smiled happily. ¡°What a rare asion for you to call me.¡± The young man in front of him was Yang Qingshuo¡ªXu Jingming¡¯s best friend. They attended the same university and were both on the school¡¯s martial arts team. Teammates back then were arranged to be in the same dormitory, and he and Yang Qingshuo shared the same bunk bed. In his freshman year, Xu Jingming became the champion of the National University Martial Arts Tournament, and Yang Qingshuo came in seventh! Xu Jingming joined the national team in his freshman year, and Yang Qingshuo was selected to join the national team in his sophomore year. The friends who shared a bunk bed joined the national team together and stayed with the national team for several years. They practiced martial arts together every day and lived in the same dorm room, so it was easy to imagine their close rtionship. They weren¡¯t biological brothers, but they were closer than biological brothers. ¡°Can¡¯t I just call?¡± Yang Qingshuo smiled bashfully. Yang Qingshuo was a very reserved and shy person¡ªthose who were familiar with him knew this very well. ¡°Shuo, you seem to have put on quite a bit of weight?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. Yang Qingshuo used to be very handsome and thin, but he had put on a lot of weight and looked a little chubby. The twinkle in his eyes also wasn¡¯t as sharp as before. ¡°My child will be attending primary school this year; it¡¯s normal for me to put on weight,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°Right, your child is already capable of doing chores, but I¡¯m not married yet. As for you, you registered your marriage the moment you reached legal age. How awkward was it for the bunch of us old friends?¡± Xu Jingming teased. Who would¡¯ve thought that the youngest and shiest of the national team, Yang Qingshuo, would be the first to get married? Yang Qingshuo smiled and didn¡¯t say anything. ¡°Why did you call me today?¡± Xu Jingming asked with a smile. Many of his good friends from university and the national team had separated and were scattered all over the country, but it was very normal to call each other once a year or two. ¡°Yes, there¡¯s something.¡± Yang Qingshuo hesitated for a moment and said, ¡°Brother Xu, something cropped up, and I need to borrow some money.¡± Borrow money??Xu Jingming felt a knot in his heart. He didn¡¯t care about the money; he was worried about Shuo.?Shuo used to be the national team¡¯s linchpin, and he joined the Sports Bureau in Jibei Province after his retirement. His ie is quite good too. Why would he be forced to borrow money? ¡°Did something happen?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°My mother is in the hospital, and the prescription drugs that aren¡¯t covered by insurance cost quite a lot,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°How much do you need?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°A million,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°It might take me a year to pay you back.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll transfer to you right away.¡± He began thinking about it.?Shuo was also the national team¡¯s linchpin back then and had entered the World Martial Arts Tournament once. Although he was eliminated in the preliminaries, the prize money he received was only the most basic¡ªone million¡ªand the appearance fee for the tournament wasn¡¯t high, he could save up a few million after a few years of hard work. For him to borrow money from me means that he is in trouble. Xu Jingming was mentally prepared to not have the money be returned when lending money to others. He wouldn¡¯t be so generous if normal friends wanted to borrow money from him, but Yang Qingshuo was his best friend since childhood! Xu Jingming tapped the projection screen as he spoke and entered his finances tform. His stocks, insurance, savings¡ªeverything was listed clearly, and he quickly finished the transfer. ¡°Has it reached you?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Got it.¡± Yang Qingshuo was thrilled when he received the money. It was torturous to be short of money. ¡°Brother Xu, thanks.¡± ¡°Shuo, I¡¯ll be going on a business trip to the capital today. I¡¯ll find you when I pass by Jinmen,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Give me your address; I¡¯ll look for you.¡± ¡°Today?¡± Yang Qingshuo was surprised. ¡°When are you arriving?¡± ¡°Probably around five,¡± Xu Jingming said after calcting the time. ¡°I¡¯ll still be at work. I¡¯ll give you thepany¡¯s address.¡± Yang Qingshuo gave him an address. Xu Jingming saw the address¡ªKaty Gym¡ªand was a little surprised. ¡°You left Jibei Sports Bureau?¡± ¡°Yeah, I left.¡± Yang Qingshuo nodded. ¡°Brother Xu, I have ss. We¡¯ll talkter.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s have a good chat when we meet,¡± Xu Jingming said. He waved his hand gently, and the projection in front of him turned into specks of light that disappeared. Xu Jingming¡¯s smile disappeared as he stood there silently. ¡°Shuo doesn¡¯t look right. He even left the Sports Bureau and went to a gym. It¡¯s not even a famous gym. He was once the national team¡¯s linchpin, yet he¡¯s at a gym?¡± They were professional diators. How much of what they had learned in their careers be utilized at a gym? I¡¯ll see what¡¯s up at Jinmen.?Xu Jingming immediately bought a high-speed rail ticket. The high-speed rail traveled at speeds of up to 600 kilometers per hour, so he could arrive in Jinmen in two hours. He had lied about going on a business trip to Beijing. Xu Jingming was worried about his good friend, so he specially made a trip to Jinmen to meet Yang Qingshuo. ... By hailing a ride online that was dispatched by an AI system, he arrived at the high-speed rail station in 15 minutes. Soon, Xu Jingming took the high-speed rail and went straight to Jinmen City in the north. At 4:53 pm, he arrived at the entrance of Katy Gym in Jinmen City. I¡¯m here.?Xu Jingming looked up at the gym¡ªwhich upied a ratherrge area¡ªand walked in. The female staff at the front desk smiled and said, ¡°Wee.¡± ¡°My surname is Xu; I¡¯m looking for Yang Qingshuo,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ve made an appointment with him.¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re looking for Coach Yang? Please have a seat over here.¡± The female staff member at the front desk was very enthusiastic. She brought Xu Jingming to the reception area before pouring him a ss of water. ... At this moment, on the third floor of Katy Gym, Yang Qingshuo was giving a ss to a group of female members. The female members were panting afterpleting the boxing routine. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s take a two-minute break,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°Coach Yang, I heard you participated in the World Martial Arts Tournament?¡± a female member asked curiously. They had applied for the ss because of his participation in the World Martial Arts Tournament. ¡°I heard that martial artspetitions are divided into C division, B division, A division, and the most prestigious World Martial Arts Tournament. Only those ranked in the top 32 are qualified to participate in the World Martial Arts Tournament!¡± ¡°Every year, only the world¡¯s 32 strongest martial artists are allowed to participate. Coach Yang, have you participated?¡± The female members were very curious. ¡°I¡¯ve participated in the 26th World Martial Arts Tournament,¡± Yang Qingshuo nodded and said with a smile. This was also now the highlight of his resume when finding a job. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Coach Yang, can you teach us self-defense?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Coach Yang. We weak women are too weak to resist against those men who are up to no good. Do you have any defensive techniques that can be easily learned and used against strong men?¡± the female members asked. ¡°Easily learned? A weak woman can use it to handle a strong man¡¯s attacks?¡± Yang Qingshuo thought for a moment and smiled. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll teach you a more practical move.¡± The female members immediately listened carefully. ¡°Follow my instructions. Retract one leg and stand on one leg,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. All the female members stood on one leg, and they did this with verve. They only asionally lost their bnce and firmlynded their other foot. ¡°Jump while standing on one leg,¡± Yang Qingshuo said as he demonstrated a light single-leg jump. The female members wore soft-heeled gym shoes and jumped easily on one foot. ¡°Isn¡¯t it simple?¡± Yang Qingshuo asked. ¡°I jump rope a thousand times a day. Of course, it¡¯s simple to do a single-leg jump.¡± The female members were very rxed, including the slightly obese female members. Who couldn¡¯t jump a few times? ¡°Your weight is generally around 50 kilograms,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°I¡¯m far from 50 kilograms,¡± said a fat woman with augh. ¡°In other words, everyone¡¯s single-leg strength can easily deliver more than 50 kilograms of force, and you can even jump,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°Jumping up with one leg can easily exert a force of 100 kilograms.¡± The female members nodded. ¡°Now, raise your leg and stomp,¡± Yang Qingshuang said. ¡°Jump with one leg and stomp down! Raise your leg and stomp forward. It¡¯s the same muscle strength as stomping on the ground.¡± Yang Qingshuo instructed. ¡°Exerting strength that¡¯s the same as kicking the ground?¡± The female members raised their legs and kicked the sandbag in front of them. With a bang, the sandbag shook. All the female members were extremely surprised. ¡°My fists and wrists hurt from hitting this sandbag previously. My feet hurt from kicking the sandbag as well, and it didn¡¯t even budge. I managed to move it this time?¡± ¡°Kicking the sandbag like I¡¯m kicking the ground?¡± ¡°There¡¯s so much strength in it?¡± For the first time, the female members found kicking the sandbag very easy and quite powerful. ¡°This is called a straight kick. You don¡¯t have to practice much a day; just 20 times. After a month, your strength will flow smoothly. Even for women, it¡¯s easy to deliver 100 to 150 kilograms of force with one foot,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°But this isn¡¯t something I want to teach.¡± ¡°Watch carefully. When you lift your leg, don¡¯t use the entire bottom of your feet. Use the front of your foot¡ªnear your toes!¡± Yang Qingshuo casually kicked out, and his front foot stabbed into the sandbag like a steel rod. The sandbag produced a deep, dull sound. ¡°If you wear sports shoes or high heels, you can use the tip of your foot to exert at least 100 to 150 kilograms of force. The prative force is much stronger when transmitted using the tip of your foot,¡± Yang Qingshuang said. ¡°I understand. With the same strength, the pressure will be greater when the area of contact is small,¡± a female member said. ¡°Compared to the entire foot, the pressure from the tip of the foot might be ten times greater.¡± ¡°Yes, the pressure is much higher.¡± Yang Qingshuo smiled and said, ¡°This move has the profundity of Poking Foot traditional martial arts. Although your feet aren¡¯t as hard as those of professional diators, everyone usually wears shoes that have soles that are harder than the feet of professional diators! At least 100 to 150 kilograms of force when used against someone¡­ Just striking the other party¡¯s thigh will leave them in excruciating pain.¡± ¡°If I kick a man¡¯s groin¡­¡± A female member¡¯s eyes lit up. Yang Qingshuo immediately said, ¡°Do this for self-defense only¡ªwhen you are in real danger. This isn¡¯t some ordinary Groin Kicking Kick. Even if it doesn¡¯tnd at the vital spot, an ordinary man won¡¯t even be able to withstand it when struck in the abdomen.¡± This was, in fact, a simplified version of Poking Foot! ¡°Human legs walk every day. Ordinary people can walk for a few hours, but nobody in the world strolls upside down with their hands for hours,¡± Yang Qingshuang said. ¡°The strength of a person¡¯s leg is naturally greater than the strength of their arms. Even if it¡¯s a woman, her legs can match the strength of a strongman¡¯s arm.¡± ¡°Can I match the strength of those strongmen¡¯s arms? They have arms that are thicker than my thighs,¡± a female member said. ¡°You can stand on one leg for a few minutes and can even jump,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°How many of those strongmen can carry more than 50 kilograms with one hand for a few minutes?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate the strength of your legs. Strongmen may have thick arms, but in terms of muscle efficiency, they can¡¯tpare to the muscles of female thighs,¡± Yang Qingshuo said confidently. He was a professional martial artist, so he knew the potential of one¡¯s leg muscles. Humans were bipedal animals, so their legs were innately much stronger than their arms. The strength that women could exert with their legs could easily deal with untrained men. ¡°Coach Yang, a customer with the surname Xu is looking for you,¡± a gym staff member shouted. Yang Qingshuo immediately understood that Xu Jingming had arrived. Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Yang Qingshuo (2)

Trantor: CKtalon In the reception area, Xu Jingming sat and drank his water as he examined the gym. From the renovations and space it upied, it wasn¡¯t bad. ¡°Brother Xu,¡± said a familiar voice. Xu Jingming looked up and saw Yang Qingshuo walking over with a smile. It was said that Xu Jingming was young and had be the national team¡¯s linchpin at a young age, but in fact, Yang Qingshuo was a year younger and was the youngest one on the national team back then. The once handsome youth had gained weight. Even his hair had turned slightly white, and his eyes were filled with fatigue. ¡°Shuo.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°Come, let¡¯s sit inside.¡± Yang Qingshuo brought Xu Jingming into a small living room with a partition. He even brought over some snacks and a fruit tter and poured two sses of water. ¡°Brother Xu, thanks for your help,¡± Yang Qingshuo said as he sat down. However, Xu Jingming noticed that his friend¡¯s right hand was wearing a glove. He asked in confusion, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with your hand?¡± It¡¯s summer, yet he is wearing a glove on his right hand. Yang Qingshuo¡¯s expression froze, but he immediately smiled indifferently. He took off the glove on his right hand¡ªit was a prosthetic limb. Although it was covered in bionic skin that made it resemble a real hand, one could still tell the difference from a slight observation. ¡°What happened to your hand?¡± Xu Jingming found it unbelievable. ¡°A prosthetic.¡± Yang Qingshuo smiled and put on the glove. ¡°It happenedst year. A metal frame fell from a tall building under renovation, and a child was below it. I¡¯m a professional diator after all¡ªmy reaction was specially honed. I immediately rushed over and grabbed the child, saving him. I blocked it with my right hand, but it was crushed by the metal frame. I could only amputate it.¡± ¡°How did this happen?¡± Xu Jingming was a little stunned. ¡°I was lucky. Just a little more, and it wouldn¡¯t be this hand but my head.¡± Yang Qingshuo shook his head and said, ¡°If an iron frame were to fall on my head from almost 100 meters, I wouldn¡¯t even be alive. I exchanged a hand for a child¡¯s life¡ªit was worth it! Besides, prosthetic technology is quite good these days. It can do simple stuff like carrying tes and pouring water.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°So you left the Sports Bureau?¡± ¡°It was an act of bravery,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°The Sports Bureau even awarded me and made me a role model. It¡¯s just that without my right hand, I¡¯m ultimately unsuited to be a professional coach. Therefore, I was transferred to a desk job to do some administrative work. The sry for an administrative job is a little low¡ªabout 10,000 a month. I was in the global top neen once, so it¡¯s not difficult to find a job that pays tens of thousands a month. Hence, I came out to go at it myself.¡± Xu Jingming understood. Most of the sries earned at the Sports Bureau weren¡¯t high; only the good professional coaches had high sries. For example, Liu Hai¡ªthe national team¡¯s head coach¡ªreceived an annual sry of ten million. Being a professional coach in the provincial team usually earned 50,000 a month, but an administrative job made him an ordinary member of the Sports Bureau! His sry wouldn¡¯t beparable to that of a professional coach. ¡°Shuo, if you need my help, just tell me,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You¡¯ve already helped me a lot by lending me money.¡± Yang Qingshuo smiled. ¡°I want to see you get married early, Brother Xu. You¡¯re already 30 this year.¡± ¡°29 by the Gregorian calendar!¡± Xu Jingming said quickly. ¡°Back home, we only count it based on the lunar calendar,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. Xu Jingming blinked. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about my marriage. I¡¯m getting married in a few months.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good news! Who¡¯s the lucky girl?¡± Yang Qingshuo asked. ¡°Li Miaomiao,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Keep it to yourself. You have toe when we hold the wedding in a few months.¡± ¡°Li Miaomiao? Is it Li Miaomiao who sings very well, or is it someone with the same name?¡± Yang Qingshuo asked. ¡°That¡¯s her.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Miaomiao and I don¡¯t know much about marriage and having children. You¡¯ve been there and done that. In the future, get Xiaoyu to talk to Miaomiao.¡± Yang Qingshuo felt a little embarrassed as he lowered his head to take a sip of water. ¡°Xiaoyu and I got a divorce.¡± ¡°A divorce?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°Yeah, about half a year ago,¡± Yang Qingshuo nodded and said. Xu Jingming somewhat understood. Shuo became an invalidst year. He was a professional diator who used a spear! Now that his right hand was disabled, he couldn¡¯t use a spear anymore. He couldn¡¯t even be a professional coach, so his future ie would only plummet. This was probably one of the reasons for their divorce. ¡°Divorce rates these days are high,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The divorce rate over here is almost 50%.¡± Yang Qingshuo shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s good to be single. It saves me a lot of trouble.¡± Xu Jingming nodded, but he could sense the bitterness in Shuo¡¯s heart. ¡°Oh right, I¡¯ll be leaving Binhai in the near future. I¡¯ll be settling down in my hometown.¡± Xu Jingming started chatting with his good friend, talking about life and some gossip in the industry. Half an hour passed. Yang Qingshuo was very rxed during the chat as if he had returned to university and his training days in the national team. Back then, he was carefree and only focused on martial arts. ¡°Brother Xu, I need to make a move.¡± Yang Qingshuo looked at his watch and said, ¡°I have to prepare my son¡¯s meal.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let me keep you.¡± Xu Jingming got up too. ¡°It¡¯s rare for you to visit. I should have dinner with you, but¡­¡± Yang Qingshuo was a little embarrassed. ¡°Haha, I need to go to the capital anyway. Your son is the priority. Don¡¯t mind me,¡± Xu Jingming said. Xu Jingming kind of knew that Shuo had lost his father very early, and his mother was now hospitalized due to a serious illness. Now that he was a single parent¡­ He definitely had many hardships. ¡°I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± Xu Jingming sat in a smart car he hailed online at the entrance of Katy Gym. Meanwhile, the backpack-carrying Yang Qingshuo watched Xu Jingming leave. Then, he put on his helmet and rode an electric bike home. Although unmanned smart cars were verymon these days and could be bought without a driver¡¯s license, Yang Qingshuo had long sold his car. Half an hourter, Yang Qingshuo¡ªwho had bought some ingredients from the market¡ªreturned home. This was arge single-floor apartment that upied an area of 200 square meters. It was considered quite good in Jinmen City, and it had cost him five million yuan years ago. ¡°Dad.¡± A boy wearing virtual ssesy on the sofa. He excitedly took off his sses and ran over to hug his father. ¡°Hey, buddy. Enjoying yourself?¡± Yang Qingshuo smiled. ¡°I can y to my heart¡¯s content during summer break,¡± the boy said happily. ¡°Besides, I yed mathematics and Chinese games in the morning. I¡¯ve already reached the 55th level for the addition and subtraction subject in mathematics. I¡¯ve also cleared the 22nd level for the Chinese pinyin game.¡± ¡°Not bad.¡± Yang Qingshuo gave his son a kiss. The boy hugged his father affectionately and enjoyed his days with him. ¡°I¡¯ll cook dinner for you,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°Alright.¡± The boy sat back obediently and wore his virtual sses. There was a robot beside the sofa¡ªthe robot was the onlypanion the boy usually had at home. I can only afford the cheapest level-one smart bot. I don¡¯t usually have time to apany my son and can only get the robot to apany him.?In the kitchen, Yang Qingshuo looked at his son, who was gaming, and felt quite guilty. A level-one smart bot could only clean up the house and help watch over his son or have a simple chat with him¡ªnothing else. Cooking a meal was tooplicated for it. All I can do is try my best to give my son the same life he used to have.?Yang Qingshuo looked at the house. After the divorce, his assets were divided equally! Yang Qingshuo appeared to be living in this house, but he needed to give his wife 3.9 million in cash! All his avable cash, including the property, was mortgaged for 2 million¡­ All of it was given to his wife. To make matters worse, his mother fell seriously ill and was unable to help take care of his child. Moreover, the medical fees were very high. He had already maxed out his property mortgage and had even sold his car. He was deep in debt, but he had to hang on. Beep! Beep! Beep! Yang Qingshuo pressed his watch, and a projection appeared. It was a thin, fat woman in her fifties or sixties; she was Yang Qingshuo¡¯s mother. ¡°Shuo.¡± Mrs. Yang¡¯s breathing sounded weak. ¡°I¡¯ve done a lot of research on the Inte. This is a gic defect, a rare illness. The drugs only buy me time; it¡¯s no panacea. Let¡¯s not go through all that trouble. Let mee home and spend time with my grandson. Life will be happier, and it will be easier on you too.¡± ¡°Mom, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve signed a long-term contract with thepany¡ªI¡¯ll have the money,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°Just focus on your treatment and don¡¯t worry about anything else. I¡¯ll visit you around 8 a.m. tomorrow.¡± ¡°Shuo.¡± Mrs. Yang¡¯s heart ached for her son. In just slightly more than a year, he had been disabled, lost a good job, divorced, and became burdened with debt. Now, he was a single parent and even had to take care of her. Mrs. Yang believed that she was better off dead, but she knew her son¡¯s character very well. If she wanted to be euthanized¡­ It would probably torment her son for the rest of his life. ¡°Mom, I need to get back to my cooking. Tao Tao is waiting to have his meal,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°Alright, alright.¡± Mrs. Yang hung up. Yang Qingshuo covered the lid and silently watched the mes rise from the stove. How did my life turn out this way??Yang Qingshuo thought. He was once an elite!?If I had listened to Brother Xu and Coach back then¡ªfocusing on martial arts and not falling in love and getting married so early¡­ I would¡¯ve definitely been able to go further in the World Martial Arts Tournament and earn more. I wouldn¡¯t be in such a predicament now. He recalled the past. He fell in love in his freshman year¡ªit was his first love. After he joined the national team, he connected with his ex-wife over the metaverse and constantly interacted with her. When he was 22 years old¡ªhaving just reached the legal age for marriage¡ªhe got married and had a child. Although he put a lot of effort into martial arts, he had to admit that being in love, getting married, and having a child had diverted a lot of his energy, reducing what he could¡¯ve achieved. He was a year younger than Xu Jingming. With age normalized, he waspletelyparable to thetter. ¡°I¡¯m not as focused as Brother Xu. I didn¡¯t suffer a serious injury during my time on the national team. Brother Xu broke his leg, yet he managed to get back on his feet after a few years and entered the World Martial Arts Tournament¡¯s top eight! His spearmanship is even acknowledged by the martial arts circle globally. He is known as one of the top ten spearmen in history and has earned the title of Spear Demon. I¡¯m also a spearman¡­¡± Yang Qingshuo said softly. ¡°I was content with my situation and wanted to spend more time with my wife and son. I didn¡¯t sacrifice as much as Brother Xu did.¡± ¡°There are no second chances, so it¡¯s useless to feel regretful. I¡¯ll take it one step at a time.¡± Yang Qingshuo lowered his head and touched his watch, producing a projection. He then tapped it and started making payments: water, electricity, gas, virtual inte fees, milk money for his son, monthly loans that had to be returned¡­ He couldn¡¯t see any hope in his career. He was debt-ridden, and he was sandwiched between his son and mother. He could only rely on himself¡ªhe was the backbone of this family! Yang Qingshuo looked up and saw the thin figure of his virtual sses-wearing son, Yang Tao, sitting on the sofa in the living room.?Tao Tao, Daddy can¡¯t give you much. But even if I have to give up my life, I will let you grow up happily and give you the ability to be self-reliant in society! The aroma of the stewed meat gradually wafted into the living room. ¡°Dad, it smells lovely,¡± shouted Yang Tao happily as he sniffed the air. ¡°I cooked your favorite pork ribs. It¡¯ll be done in a jiffy,¡± Yang Qingshuo said with a smile. ... Xu Jingming sat on the high-speed rail back to Binhai City and looked out the window. How did this happen??Xu Jingming knew Shuo¡¯s current predicament. His heart ached for thetter, but he felt powerless.?He¡¯s disabled, and his career is ruined. His entire family still needs to rely on him¡­ ¡°All I can do is help, but Shuo has to fend for himself,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°All the best, Shuo!¡± When life gave you lemons, one could only suck them up. Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Returning Home

Trantor: CKtalon Several dayster, the Jiangnan provincial team left. Xu Jingming also left Cosmos Center and prepared to return to his hometown. In the afternoon, at the high-speed railway station in Binhai City. ¡°You¡¯ll be alone in Binhai City, so take care of yourself.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao hugged each other goodbye. Thetter wore a mask and had a female assistant beside her. Although Xu Jingming had made it into the World Martial Arts Tournament twice¡ªcing in the top sixteen once and top eight once¡ªhe didn¡¯t often show his face publicly. Very few people recognized him on the streets, but Li Miaomiao was different; she was very popr. Even though she only broadcasted once a month, she still had millions of fans. If she didn¡¯t wear a mask, she would probably be quickly recognized. ¡°I reckon I¡¯ll be done with all the arrangements in two or three days. I¡¯ll be able to return when that happens. Sister Kong has already gone to Mingyue City and has gotten a rental,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Sister Kong was one of Li Miaomiao¡¯s two assistants. ¡°Xiaozeng, you have to take care of your boss for the next few days,¡± Xu Jingming said to the thin female assistant, Xiaozeng. ¡°Yes, sir,¡± Xiaozeng immediately puffed up her chest and replied. Xu Jingming smiled and nodded, then hugged his girlfriend. ¡°Text me when you¡¯re home,¡± Li Miaomiao exhorted. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m leaving.¡± Xu Jingming turned around, carried his backpack, and passed the checkpoint, heading for the high-speed rail tform. Li Miaomiao led her female assistant as she watched Xu Jingming¡¯s back disappear into the tunnel before leaving. ****** On the high-speed rail, Xu Jingming sat down as a three-foot-long projection stood suspended in front of him. The projection could only be seen from Xu Jingming¡¯s angle; it appeared distorted from other angles due to insufficient light. ¡°Brothers and sisters, friends and family¡ªfrom today onward, I will be settling down in Mingyue City! I invite you to Mingyue City for a holiday, and I¡¯ll be your host the entire time!¡± Xu Jingming posted a message on his social media and quickly received replies. ¡°Junior Brother, bon voyage!¡± This message was from Fang Xinglong, the boss of Cosmos Center. ¡°Old Xu, you left Binhai?¡± This was his former national teammate and good friend, Heng Fang. ¡°Senior Brother, you¡¯re finally back in Mingyue City. We¡¯ve been longing for you!¡± It was Mingyue City¡¯s Eight Extremities Sect¡¯s junior brother, Zhu Tong. ¡°You¡¯re back. Let¡¯s meet up soon.¡± This was the sect master of Mingyue City¡¯s Poking Foot Sect, Dai Tongda; he was also one of Xu Jingming¡¯s two masters in his youth! When he was young, Xu Jingming¡¯s initiating master was his father. Then, under his father¡¯s guidance, he became Dai Tongda¡¯s disciple. ¡°I heard that Mingyue City is a very beautiful city. I¡¯ll definitely go on a trip when I get the chance.¡± This was a world-ss martial arts expert, ¡®Hunter¡¯ Mickey. Mickey had studied in China and was proficient in Mandarin. ¡°The great expert is returning to his hometown. You have to treat us to a meal; many old ssmates want to meet you.¡± It was Wu Wei, a high school ssmate. Messages appeared one after another as time passed. There were his old ssmates, his rtives, his provincial teammates, his national teammates, and some experts and friends from the World Martial Arts Tournament that he got to know through friendlypetition. There were also some martial arts managers, coaches, and disciples that he had taught. Xu Jingming smiled when he saw these messages and replied to his friends one by one. ... In an oriental-styled vi in Beijing. Liu Hai¡ªwho was eating his third meal that day¡ªwas also on his social media. Every year, when he was in seclusion, he took a look at his social media during meals to keep abreast of the world outside. Jingming left Binhai and has returned to Mingyue City??Liu Hai understood why.?He was forced to do so by the Tiger Shark Group¡¯s Cheng Zihao. The national patronage name list.?Liu Hai gently tapped on the screen and looked at the names on the list. He then shook his head helplessly.?I talked to several old friends and turned hoarse from persuading them, but Jingming was still rejected. There are 20 people on the list¡ª12 are master martial artists, and five are from the other martial arts schools. Only three spots are up for grabs¡­ In the end, these three spots were obtained by two professional martial artists and a professional boxing champion. The professional boxing champion is a grand mmer.? Of the two professional diators, one of them ced fourth at the World Martial Arts Tournament! The other entered the world¡¯s top eight three times, and his results were better than Jingming¡¯s. The name list was too special this time. Liu Hai only had the right to rmend, and he had already tried his best. ... The scenery outside the window zoomed by. Xu Jingming looked up and stared out the window. After chatting for a while on his social media, he had already crossed the border into Mingyue City. It only took 35 minutes for the high-speed rail to reach Mingyue City from Binhai City. I¡¯m home.?Xu Jingming was in a good mood. He looked out the high-speed rail¡¯s window and saw countless weeping willows beside the river. The scenery of Jiangnan made him feel rxed and happy. Although Mingyue City couldn¡¯tpare economically with Binhai City¡ªan economic center in China¡ªit was much better in regards to the quality of life. The entire city seemed to be a city built in a park. The pace of life was slow in the city, and many elderly people in the country moved here for retirement. Mingyue City, I¡¯m back.?Xu Jingming got out of the high-speed rail station and took a smart car to his parents¡¯ residence¡ªit was a vi district with some history. He had practically lived here all his life before he turned 18. In the vi district. Xu Jingming walked in the alley. The stone bricks on the ground had signs of age; some were old, while some had probably been reced by property management due to damage. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but touch a wall that was covered in indistinct graffiti¡ªhe drew this graffiti on his neighbor¡¯s wall at the age of five. Despite all this time, the marks still vaguely remained. As he walked down the alley, he recalled his childhood days when he carried his school bag to school while his father picked him up. Back then, the robots weren¡¯t that intelligent. His mother was in charge of cooking, and his father was in charge of picking him up. In the blink of an eye, 20 years have passed.?Xu Jingming walked to the familiar courtyard door and pushed it gently. The door wasn¡¯t locked, having been opened in advance. Xu Jingming walked to the front yard, which was a small courtyard of more than 30 square meters. He used to spend a lot of time practicing martial arts here when he was young. ¡°Dad, Mom,¡± Xu Jingming greeted. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯re back!¡± ¡°Jingming is back!¡± Voices came from inside the house. Xu Jingming pushed open the living room door and saw that his parents had already gotten up. Mrs. Xu wore pajamas and slippers, while Mr. Xu wore a short-sleeved shirt and a pair of berms. It was summer after all, so he dressed very casually at home. ¡°Jingming.¡± Mrs. Xu hugged her son happily. ¡°I missed you so much. Where¡¯s Miaomiao? Did youe back alone?¡± ¡°Miaomiao will be back in two days,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Mr. Xu walked out and looked at Xu Jingming before asking, ¡°Where¡¯s your weapon?¡± ¡°It¡¯s being delivered. There are many things, and they¡¯re all heavy objects, so they won¡¯t arrive until tomorrow. They¡¯ll all be delivered to the new house,¡± Xu Jingming said. Mr. Xu nodded. Mr. Xu¡¯s name was Xu Hong, and he was about the same height as Xu Jingming. He was much more muscr. After all, he was an impressive person who founded the Eight Extremities Sect in Mingyue City. He focused on the Eight Extremities and practiced basic stances daily. The Eight Extremities Sect¡¯s stances involved using one¡¯s arms, chest, shoulders, back, elbows, and other parts to hit a tree stump. These were also considered part of the stances. There was also the single-armed handstand for training the arms. It was difficult, so the simplified version was to do a ¡®two-arm handstand.¡¯ A more simplified version was the ¡®push-up stance¡¯¡­ There was also the stance meant to train the legs¡­ All kinds of martial arts from the Eight Extremities Sect allowed one to exert force in every part of one¡¯s body, making them as fierce as a bear or a tiger. Mr. Xu had a stocky build; he gave off a domineering aura. ¡°Dad, you need to lose weight,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You¡¯re over 100 kilograms now, right?¡± ¡°105 kilograms,¡± Mr. Xu shook his head and said. ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do about it. I¡¯m old, and my back acts up often. I also have to exercise more slowly. I only practice for two hours a day, so my weight unsurprisingly goes up. In the past, I always maintained my weight at 95 kilograms.¡± ¡°I told you to eat less since you aren¡¯t practicing as much, but you still insist on eating. How can you not get fat?¡± Mrs. Xu¡¯s figure was enough to make many young girls envious. It was just that the wrinkles on her face and the white hair on her head revealed her age. Mrs. Xu was a painter. When she was young, she traveled the world with Mr. Xu andter settled in Mingyue City. ¡°I¡¯m used to eating that much; I can¡¯t help it,¡± Mr. Xu smiled. ¡°You were toopetitive when you were young; you visited thosebat schools all over the world and often sparred with them.¡± Mrs. Xu shook her head. ¡°You ended up covered in injuries. You might be able to deal with them when you are young, but you must be feeling it at your age. You ache all over every now and then. Jingming, take this as a lesson. You need to stay healthy and reduce yourbat participation.¡± ¡°Yeah, martial arts and weaponbat are very dangerous.¡± Mr. Xu nodded. When their son had his leg broken by his opponent in the World Martial Arts Tournament¡¯s arena at the age of 20, the couple panicked. ¡°Dad, Mom, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already returned to settle down in Mingyue City. Who¡¯s there to fight with?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Is Jingming back?¡± A voice came from upstairs. ¡°Grandpa?¡± Xu Jingming was overjoyed. ¡°Your grandfather knew you wereing back today, so he came over early in the morning. He got sleepy in the afternoon and took a nap upstairs,¡± Mrs. Xu said. ¡°He probably heard our conversation.¡± Xu Jingming put down his backpack and walked to the courtyard of the vi. He saw a white-haired old man walking down, and his gait was quite firm and stable. ¡°Grandpa.¡± Xu Jingming immediately walked to the stairs. ¡°It¡¯s good to see you back. Isn¡¯t Mingyue City prettier and morefortable than Binhai City?¡± The white-haired old man smiled until his eyes narrowed, naturally very happy to see his eldest grandson. ¡°I¡¯ll be back permanently. I¡¯ll spend more time with you, Grandpa.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart ached for his grandfather. His grandfather¡¯s name was Xu Guishun, and he came from a rural family. He was a professional eSports yer when he was young, and his game nickname was ¡®Master Nameless.¡¯ Mobile gaming was all the rage back then! His grandfather had even received a Finals MVP title once, and his ie throughout his career was quite high. Later on, he became a gaming broadcaster after retirement and had saved up quite a bit of money over the years. This became the bedrock of the Xu family. However, his grandfather was already 88 years old, and his health was deteriorating. ¡°Come, have some fruit.¡± Father Xu and Mother Xu brought tworge fruit tters¡ªthe grapes, bananas, and watermelons had all been prepared. ¡°Have some fruit.¡± Grandpa Xu was in a good mood. He sat down and handed a watermelon to Xu Jingming. ¡°Try the watermelons from your hometown. These are all grown locally.¡± ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯ll help myself.¡± Xu Jingming also sat down and picked up the watermelon. He still remembered that his grandfather often brought him out to y when he was young. His mother was very young at that time, and his father was in his prime. He often practiced martial arts with a group of disciples. Now, his grandfather was old and covered in wrinkles. His face was covered in age spots. His mother had quite a bit of white hair, and her wrinkles could no longer be hidden. Although his father was stocky, he was still 60 years old. He also showed signs of aging. This is how life is¡ªnobody can stop someone from getting old and dying, Xu Jingming thought.?I¡¯ve grown up, but my parents are old. My grandfather¡¯s days are also limited. When Xu Jingming returned home, he felt the warmth of his family. However, he also felt the ruthlessness of time. ¡°Your father just bought these fruits this morning. They¡¯re the freshest,¡± Mrs. Xu said. ¡°They are delicious..¡± Xu Jingming smiled happily as he ate. Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Global Live Broadcast

Trantor: CKtalon A few days after his return to Mingyue City, Li Miaomiao also returned from Binhai City. All her daily necessities had been moved to their new ce; it was a detached vi in the suburbs of Mingyue City. Although the location couldn¡¯tpare to his parents¡¯ old house, it was muchrger. The basement of the vi was 200 square meters, and Xu Jingming converted it into a professional training room. The vi yard was 800 square meters, and some of the areas were made into an open-air martial arts arena. For example, a huge, 40-centimeter-thick, 3-meter-long wooden stake was erected in the yard¡ªa meter underground and two meters aboveground. Xu Jingming wore a singlet and a pair of berms, and his feet were bare. He took a step forward and pped his palms on therge wooden stake. When he stepped forward, his speed increased sharply, raising his entire body¡¯s speed immediately. He was like a tiger that had suddenly red up, and his palms mmed into therge wooden log. Bang!!! The 40-centimeter-thick wooden stake trembled violently from the impact. After taking a step back, Xu Jingming took another step forward. With one step, he unleashed his strength and struck the wooden log with both palms again. After ten strikes, he switched moves, mming it with his shoulder, back, elbow, etc. Every collision caused the wooden stake to tremble violently. ¡°Jingming, let¡¯s have dinner at my parents¡¯ tonight.¡± Li Miaomiao wore a pair of virtual sses and walked to the living room door. She leaned against the door and looked at Xu Jingming, who was training in the yard. ¡°Sure,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°But when do you n on moving over?¡± ¡°Why? Can¡¯t stand being alone at night?¡± Li Miaomiao nced at Xu Jingming with a faint smile and teased. ¡°It¡¯s quite lonely with just me here.¡± Xu Jingming stopped practicing and looked at Li Miaomiao. ¡°Aww, look at how pitiful you are.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s only been a few days since I returned to Mingyue City. I want to spend more time with my parents,¡± Li Miaomiao said. She couldn¡¯t stay by her parents¡¯ side 24 hours a day either; it would be excruciating. Young people also needed personal space. She spent the day at their new house and slept at her parents¡¯ ce overnight to chat with her mother. ¡°My parents will be sick of me in a few days,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I¡¯ll move here when that happens.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Oh right, I¡¯m apanying Grandpa to the hospital tomorrow. I probably won¡¯t be here during the day.¡± ¡°Then, I won¡¯t being over tomorrow.¡± Li Miaomiao walked back to the living room and immersed herself in the metaverse. Xu Jingming also continued his practice. Suddenly¡ª Li Miaomiao¡ªwho was sitting on the sofa in the living room¡ªrevealed a look of surprise. She carefully read the news posted in the metaverse. ¡°Jingming! Jingming, something big has happened!¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in the living room. Bang! Xu Jingming¡ªwho had smashed the wooden stake with both fists¡ªwas shocked by his girlfriend¡¯s scream. He stopped and asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Then, he walked into the living room. ¡°Look.¡± Li Miaomiao stood in the living room and waved her hand. In the living room, a projection appeared in midair with a ying video. ¡°All 195 countries of the world will be simultaneously making an announcement at a press conference that will be held three dayster, July 21, 9 p.m. Beijing time. All 195 countries around the world will broadcast the press conference simultaneously.¡± ¡°9 p.m. Beijing time, 8 a.m. New York time, 1 p.m. London time, 10 p.m. Japan time¡­ The entire world isn¡¯t in the same time zone, but everyone is simultaneously holding a press conference! It has to be a big deal, a very big deal. Thest time something this big happened was when the 195 countries in the world formed the Earth Alliance. ¡°No information has been leaked about this press conference. The more confidential it is, the more important it is.¡± Short video clips slid across the screen one after another. The entire Inte was in a frenzy because of this sudden piece of news. Countlessizens shared their views. ¡°It¡¯s definitely something major!¡± Xu Jingming said seriously. ¡°It¡¯s very likely to be a major event that will affect the fate of all humans in the world.¡± ¡°There are so many countries worldwide.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded as well. ¡°To have all 195 countries make the announcement simultaneously is to show how important this is! Thest time something this serious happened was the establishment of the Earth Alliance and the Mars Project.¡± ¡°When humans firstnded on Mars, countries frantically developed all kinds of space technology and rushed to establish a base on Mars. In the end, all 195 countries established the Earth Alliance and jointly developed Mars.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Establishing the Earth Alliance to develop Mars was the biggest thing in the past few decades. I wonder what it will be this time.¡± ¡°There are many discussions on the Inte, but no information has been leaked. It¡¯s in a state ofplete secrecy.¡± Li Miaomiao also paid attention to the news. The level of confidentiality is very high.?Xu Jingming looked forward to it. ¡°Let¡¯s watch the live broadcast in three days.¡± ****** The entire world was stirred by this press conference. Most of the talk on the Inte was about the uing press conference since such a major development only happened once in the past century¡ªthe establishment of the Earth Alliance. What would it be this time? Time passed day by day until it was July 21st. At 8:55 p.m., Beijing, China. ¡°The live broadcast is going to begin soon.¡± ¡°I wonder what¡¯s so important.¡± In Xu Jingming¡¯s new house, Grandpa Xu, Xu Jingming¡¯s parents, Li Miaomiao¡¯s parents, Xu Jingming, and Li Miaomiao were gathered in the living room. The projection was already on the global live-stream page. ... Beijing, at Liu Hai¡¯s residence. ¡°Dad, do you know what this global live broadcast is about?¡± Arge number of family members had gathered at Liu Hai¡¯s residence. They were also waiting for the global live broadcast to air. ¡°I¡¯m not sure either. The level of confidentiality is very high,¡± Liu Hai sat there and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It will be officially announced in a few minutes. We¡¯ll know once it¡¯s announced.¡± Although Liu Hai didn¡¯t know, he had heard it from the top: ¡°The National Patronage List is rted to the global live-stream conference on July 21.¡± ... ¡°What¡¯s going on with the global live broadcast?¡± The Cheng family was also gathered. They consisted of the family head¡ªCheng Liwei¡ªhis wife, the family of Cheng Zitao, their eldest son, and their second son, Cheng Zihao. ¡°Dad, you don¡¯t know what this press conference is about even with yourwork?¡± Cheng Zihao ate a banana on the sofa with his legs crossed. His father, Cheng Liwei, helmed the Tiger Shark Group, a megacorporation with a market capitalization of five trillion yuan. His influence could very well be greater than the heads of some small countries. It was obvious that a secret that even he didn¡¯t know had extremely high confidentiality. ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Cheng Liwei said seriously. ¡°I¡¯ve asked around. It¡¯s said that all 195 countries will do a joint release, but in fact, most heads of state don¡¯t know what it is about. Only the 32 members of the Alliance know the secret.¡± The Earth Alliance¡¯s Five Council Members decided on most matters. Even if it was a major matter that decided the fate of the world, just 32 member countries could make the decision. As for the smaller countries? They only had representation in the alliance with no say in any matters. They only had the right to follow the alliance¡¯s decisions. ¡°If it affects the fate of humans worldwide, it will also affect the fate of our Tiger Shark Group,¡± Cheng Liwei said. ¡°Pay attention to the press conference.¡± Cheng Zitong and Cheng Zihao also watched attentively. The Tiger Sharp Group benefited from the increased exchanges between countries back when the Earth Alliance was established. It allowed them to establish branch offices all across the globe. A powerful corporation needed to keep its finger on the pulse of the world and follow it. ... At this moment, in China, EU, the United States of America, India, Japan, and many other countries around the world¡ªbe it day or night, wealthy or poor, more than half the world¡¯s poption was tuned into this live broadcast. All entertainment on the Inte had been halted. All the live-streaming tforms, video tforms, and all the official media outlets only had one program no matter how one switched channels: this global live-streamed press conference! Even the big screens and billboards on the streets were broadcasting this press conference. It was very difficult for people living on this not to know about this live broadcast. ¡°It¡¯s about to begin!¡± Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, and the rest of the family sat in the living room and watched the live-stream. The live broadcast showed all 195 national representatives seated. Sitting at the head of the table was Angus, the current secretary general of the Earth Alliance. ¡°I¡¯m very honored today to be able to host this press conference because it will be one that will enter the annals of human history,¡± Secretary General Angus said with a smile. He spoke in English, but every media in China broadcasted in Mandarin. For Japan, it was Japanese¡­ Every country heard their?lingua franca. Chapter 10

Chapter 10: Living in a Good Era

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°More than 40 years ago, which was the year 2036, humans firstnded on Mars,¡± Angus said. ¡°Moreover, they made astonishing discoveries on Mars. These were all kept secret previously, and I¡¯m pleased to disclose some of these findings to the global public today.¡± Secretary General Angus stood up. The giant projection behind him disyed a scene on Mars¡ªa huge, dpidated iron city. ¡°This is the ruins of an underground city on Mars; we estimate it to be 36 kilometers long and 25 kilometers wide based on the remnants. You can think of it as a giant underground fortress,¡± Secretary General Angus said. He then waved his hand, and the scene changed to a human sculpture. ¡°This sculpture was created 30 million years ago, and it resembles us humans,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°It was also discovered on Mars.¡± Secretary General Angus didn¡¯t exin much at all. With another wave of his hand, an even more shocking scene appeared¡ªa huge, brand-new spaceship deep in a canyon that had been split in half. ¡°This spaceship is 5.8 kilometers long; it probably crashed a million years ago,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°When we discovered it, this damaged spaceship was buried in the canyon. After it was excavated from the ruins, we did some simple repairs¡ªonly to find that this spaceship remained brand new with no signs of decay. The technology contained in this spaceship is unimaginable.¡± Secretary General Angus temporarily paused after saying that, but the entire world was boiling over at this moment. ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°Such a huge city of steel?¡± ¡°Is that a spaceship? It¡¯s 5.8 kilometers long?¡± ¡°The materials remain new after a million years? What kind of technology is this?¡± ¡°What kind of technology is inside this spaceship?¡± ¡°That sculpture is from 30 million years ago, but it still maintains its overall appearance. That must be some impressive material. Furthermore, it¡¯s in the likeness of humans? Humans existed on Mars in the past?¡± Everyone around the world was in shock as they discussed. Secretary General Angus fell silent for a moment, and he flipped through the manuscript in his hand. Then, he looked up and said, ¡°Mars is the collective wealth of our entire human race. Therefore, in 2056, we established the Earth Alliance and jointly developed Mars.¡± Humansnded on Mars in 2036. In 2056, the global Earth Alliance was established. ¡°The entire world worked together to develop Mars, and the technology obtained from Mars will also benefit the entire human race.¡± Angus smiled. ¡°For example, the virtual sses technology originated from the VR headsets on Mars.¡± Angus produced a silver-grey helmet from a nearby chest. ¡°The virtualization of virtual sses technology is only at 30%, but the VR headset¡¯s technology¡­¡± Angus said, ¡°After paying an extremely high price, we have finally made a breakthrough.¡± ¡°By donning the virtual headset, one¡¯s cerebral nerves will be connected to the VR headset. The cerebral consciousness will enter a virtual world,¡± Angus said. ¡°First, the virtualization is nearly 100%¡ªyou can even simte touch and smell. A person¡¯s body can be 100% virtualized.¡± Everyone who was watching the live broadcast was stunned.?Nearly 100% virtualization? ¡°Second, because our bodies arepletely in a state of rest after entering the virtual world, our brains feel like they are in a dream. Therefore, people can use their sleeping time to enter the virtual world. This allows us to boost the amount of usable time in a day. Other than studying and working during the day, we can also study, do scientific research, and be entertained in the virtual world at night.¡± Secretary General Angus smiled. ¡°Technology will change humanity. We can also make use of our sleep time in the future.¡± ¡°This is what it means for technology to change humanity?¡± ¡°We can enter the virtual world during bedtime?¡± Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, and the others were all shocked. ¡°When I was young, it was still the era of mobile gaming. It¡¯s only been 60 to 70 years¡­ and the virtual world is now reality? I managed to see this day happen at the age of 88?¡± Grandpa Xu was dumbfounded. ¡°The VR headset is not the biggest harvest from our development of Mars,¡± Angus said. ¡°At today¡¯s press conference, the VR headsets are only ranked second. Ranked first is¡­ human evolution!¡± ¡°Evolution?¡± Everyone around the world listened attentively.?The VR headset is only ranked second? Human evolution is ranked first? ¡°We¡¯ve unearthed some ancient technology from Mars, one of which is gic evolution,¡± Angus said. ¡°After years of experimentation, people around the world need to express our gratitude to volunteers who gave their lives for the experiments. They are the heroes of the entire human race.¡± Images of men and women appeared on the screen behind him. Everyone around the world fell silent.?Did many volunteers die for the experiments? ¡°After years of experimentation, we have figured out a method for gic evolution with a 100% rate of sess,¡± Angus said. ¡°It¡¯s suitable for all humans on Earth.¡± ¡°Gic evolution¡ªit sounds incredible, but the theory is simple. Take a boxer for instance; his fists and bones will far exceed those of ordinary people after prolonged training. His child will also have stronger fists and bones, a virtue of his gic heritage. This is a tiny step in the evolution of genes! ¡°People have long discovered that exercise strengthens one¡¯s body. Exercise reduces many illnesses and allows one to live longer, but those are simple training methods that we summarize from our daily habits.¡± Secretary General Angus said, ¡°If science and technology can develop to the point where we can monitor the genes of humans, we can summarize the changes in the genes as a result of human training¡­ We can monitor the changes in the genes of millions of humans or even hundreds of millions of humans. The final production of a training method will be incredible.¡± ¡°This is a gene evolution method found on Mars. After our experiments, we determined ten evolution methods that are suitable for humans on Earth.¡± Ten books appeared on the screen behind him, each with alien text. ¡°I¡¯d like you to turn your attention to the batch of volunteers we invited six months ago.¡± Secretary General Angus pointed at the projection. Over a thousand people appeared on the giant projection behind him. There were men and women; some were young and old, some were disabled, some were sick, some were healthy, and some were so old that they were about to die¡­ They were all wearing silver-grey helmets, and they were lying on beds. ¡°More than half of them have terminal illnesses, and 20% of them are disabled,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°Learning the evolutionary method isn¡¯t easy; it will tire the body out every time. If the movements are wrong, it will bring about even more harm. Therefore, these volunteers studied with the VR headsets. After they are certain that they have learned itpletely in the virtual world, they will also find themselves having learned it in reality.¡± ¡°In just three months, this batch of volunteers underwent a transformation,¡± Secretary General Angus said excitedly. Disabled people appeared one after another. Some had missing legs, while others had missing arms. But in the video, their stumps gradually grew until they were fully grown. Many white-haired elderly had their hair turn ck with time. Their wrinkles disappeared, and they became young. The terminally ill patients gradually became healthy and even had a rosy glow. ¡°Their genes have evolved, bringing them to brand-new levels,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°This is a 100-meter sprint test. The 100-meter world record is 9.32 seconds. As for these eight volunteers¡­¡± Secretary General Angus looked at the screen. With a gunshot, the eight volunteers flew out like cheetahs, their figures blurring as they quickly arrived at the finishing line. The fastest volunteer had a result of 5.13 seconds. ¡°The eight of them studied the gic evolutionary methods for three months and were already capable of running 100 meters in about five seconds,¡± Secretary General Angus said. The screen next showed a young man grabbing a barbell. The barbell was thicker than Olympic barbells, but the heavy weights on both sides made the thick barbell bend. The young man easily lifted it above his head the moment he exerted his strength. ¡°He didn¡¯t go through any professional weight-lifting training. An ordinary young man easily lifted a thousand-kilogram barbell.¡± On the screen, someone leaped over a horizontal pole ced up high. ¡°A single leap reaching 3.9 meters.¡± Secretary General Angus said, ¡°They can jump higher, run faster, and lift heavier weights. Their bodies recover faster, and lost limbs can be regenerated. Terminal illnesses of the past will be nothing but a small cold to evolved humans. The body¡¯s immunity will naturally eliminate them. All known terminal illnesses can be eliminated after evolution. Most importantly¡­ their lifespans have also changed. Through repeated confirmation, evolved humans will generally have a lifespan ranging between 160 and 200 years. Human life expectancy has doubled.¡± The moment that was said, many people around the world broke into a frenzy. ¡°All terminal illnesses can be cured? Limb regeneration?¡± In the living room in Jinmen City, Yang Qingshuo dazedly watched all of this while hugging his son. ¡°Mom¡¯s illness can be treated? My hand can regrow?¡± Yang Qingshuo murmured. Beep! Beep! Beep!? A small screen appeared beside him. ¡°Shuo! Shuo, did you hear that? Limbs can be regrown. The video showed someone with both legs missing growing them back. It¡¯s only one hand for you¡ªyou can grow it back.¡± Mrs. Yang was so excited that tears streamed down her face. She didn¡¯t mind dying to know that her son was no longer disabled. ¡°Mom, you can recover from your illness too.¡± Yang Qingshuo also cried with joy. ¡°Yes, my illness can be cured.¡± Mrs. Yang nodded immediately. ¡°Our family can be together again. We have to thank this era. What a wonderful era we live in.¡± Yang Qingshuo looked down at his son, who had dozed off. He had already fallen asleep while waiting for the live broadcast. Yang Qingshuo kissed his son excitedly. His son opened his eyes and looked at his father with drowsy eyes. In a daze, he closed his eyes and fell asleep again. ¡°Has Tao Tao slept?¡± Mrs. Yang asked. ¡°All entertainment was suspended, and there were no cartoons. Tao Tao got sleepy waiting,¡± Yang Qingshuo said with a smile. Mrs. Yang nodded. ¡°Let him get some sleep. Things will turn for the better for our family moving forward.¡± ¡°It¡¯s going to get better.¡± Yang Qingshuo smiled. He felt that his future was filled with hope. ... Xu Jingming and his family were equally excited. ¡°All terminal illnesses can be cured?¡± ¡°Lost limbs can be grown again?¡± ¡°A life expectancy of 160 to 200 years?¡± This news left the entire family dumbfounded. Xu Jingming looked at his aged parents. His father was already 60, his mother had some white hair, and his grandfather was 88. Were the most important rtives in his life now able to live beyond 160? ¡°Jingming, your leg will definitely recover.¡± His mother hugged Xu Jingming excitedly. ¡°Their lost legs could grow back, so that injury of yours is nothing.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°But the Martial Arts Tournament in the future will definitely be different from the past. In the future, an ordinary person will be able to lift more than a thousand kilograms with both hands.¡± ¡°This is a new era.¡± Grandpa Xu sighed. ¡°When I was young, my family usedputers. My father and his peers yedputer games. When I was young, we entered the age of cell phones¡­ When I was middle-aged andter in my older years, we ushered in the age of virtual sses¡­ Now, human lifespans can be doubled. I¡¯m living in a good era.¡± ¡°Yeah, we¡¯re living in a good era.¡± Li Chen¡¯an and his wife looked at each other. ¡°Dad, Mom, we can be together and live to the age of 160.¡± Li Miaomiao also hugged her parents happily. ¡°Our family will be together..¡± Li Chen¡¯an and his wife smiled with tears in their eyes. Chapter 11

Chapter 11: The Only Virtual World Game

Trantor: CKtalon Li Chen¡¯an then looked at the live broadcast. He was suffering from a terminal illness, and this was his chance. However, were there any requirements for learning the gic evolution methods? ¡°It¡¯s probably not a surprise to you that mastering the gic evolution methods is difficult. Just a single mistake can bring harm to the body. The volunteers practiced with the VR headsets.¡± Secretary General Angus smiled. ¡°Now, I will announce the joint decision made by the Earth Alliance! All humans on Earth will receive a VR headset for free as long as they are six years old. In the virtual world, all humans can choose any of the ten evolution methods.¡± This announcement excited Li Chen¡¯an, Yang Qingshuo, and the others. The entire world boiled over with countless people cheering. ¡°A young child with a terminal illness can obtain the VR headset via application even if they are less than 6 years old,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°In order to let you practice the evolutionary methods in the VR headset, we¡¯ve created a virtual world game. The difficulty of creating a virtual world game is much greater than creating a city to amodate hundreds of millions of people! Combined with the knowledge gleaned from the civilization on Mars, we created this game called ¡®Life Evolution.''¡± ¡°Life Evolution will not only facilitate the mastering of the gic evolution methods, but it can also collect data on your physical evolution in-game. The evolution data of hundreds of millions of people will be gathered and summarized. I believe that someday in the future, humans will create a better evolutionary method, allowing us humans to be stronger and have a longer lifespan,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°Moreover, we can also study and do scientific research in the personal spaces of the game world. I believe that as long as we humans collectively work together, we will definitely be stronger and go further in this vast cosmos.¡± ¡°Technology will change humanity. From today onward, we humans have ushered in a new era!¡± Secretary General Angus said proudly. ¡°All countries willplete the distribution of the VR headsets in three days. Meanwhile, the game ¡®Life Evolution¡¯ will officiallyunch at 9 p.m. on July 25, Beijing time.¡± Thest sentence was tranted differently depending on the country. In Japan, it was ¡®will officiallyunch at 10 p.m. on July 25, Tokyo time.¡¯ In India, it was ¡®will officiallyunch at 6:30 p.m. on July 25, New Delhi time.¡¯ In the United States of America, it was ¡®will officiallyunch at 8 a.m. on July 25, Washington DC time.¡¯ In the EU, it was ¡®will officiallyunch at 1 p.m. on July 25, London time.¡¯ ... Everyone around the world was excited. In Xu Jingming¡¯s house in Mingyue City, Jiangnan Province. ¡°The announcement about the distribution of the VR headsets across the country has been made,¡± Li Miaomiao said immediately. Grandpa Xu was also checking his screen. He smiled and said, ¡°The information was released the moment the press conference ended. That¡¯s pretty efficient.¡± Xu Jingming also checked out the information. Detailed arrangements were made all over the country, likewise for Mingyue City. The locations to collect the virtual headsets in each county and district had been announced. ¡°Collection of the headsets begin at 1 p.m. tomorrow. There are 12 collection spots in our West District,¡± Xu Jingming said after he finished reading the bulletin. ¡°Let¡¯s submit the application now. Let¡¯s choose the nearest collection center¡ªthe sports hall.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll choose the same time.¡± The entire family present submitted their applications and quickly confirmed their collection point¡ªthe sports hall. ****** At 5 p.m. on July 22nd, at the sports hall in Mingyue City¡¯s West District, Xu Jingming and his family were waiting in line. Because every family had a stipted time slot, it reached their turn after being in line for three minutes. ¡°The VR headset.¡± Xu Jingming carried the box he had received, feeling curious and expectant. This was a new item. Although humans had some ideas about it, he had the actual object in his hands. Nearly 100% virtualization? It sounded incredible. ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡± Xu Jingming, Mr. and Mrs. Xu, Grandpa Xu, Li Miaomiao, and her parents left together. Hundreds of people entered the sports hall one after another with two lines for entry and one for exit. The people who left each carried a box happily. Meanwhile, all over China and even all over the world, people of all colors received their VR headsets. ... Amidst everyone¡¯s anticipation, it was finally 9 p.m. on July 25. ¡°Shuo, it¡¯s time. All the best.¡± Xu Jingming remained in contact with his friend by video call. ¡°I never expected to have a chance for my hand to grow again.¡± Yang Qingshuo¡¯s eyes were filled with vigor. ¡°We¡¯ll meet in-game.¡± He hung up. Xu Jingming walked into the bedroom, and Li Miaomiao video-called her two female assistants. ¡°Everyone, all the best. ¡®Life Evolution¡¯ is a game that almost all humans on Earth will be ying. Its poprity will far exceed all the games in history. This virtual game will be our studio¡¯s battlefield in the future.¡± ¡°Yes, Boss,¡± Sister Kong and Xiaozeng replied in unison. ¡°Let¡¯s begin the battle!¡± Li Miaomiao clenched her fists, and so did her two female assistants. Only then did the former hang up. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help butugh when he saw this. ¡°What are youughing at?¡± Li Miaomiao shot a nce at her boyfriend and hugged the red VR headset in her arms. ¡°The technology level of this VR headset is extremely high. Even if it¡¯s mass-produced, it should cost at least 10,000 apiece. To distribute it for free to the entire world¡­ Just the cost is astonishing if you think about it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s surprising how there was no information leak before the press conference considering the magnitude of this matter. Moreover, a lot of money was spent on this, something that is a boon for all of humanity. Not only does it allow all humans to evolve, but it has also doubled our lifespans. It also allows people to make use of their sleeping time at night. The time that people have at their disposal¡­ has actually increased by four times.¡± ¡°Not only that,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°They have created an unprecedented game. Seven billion people worldwide can receive a VR headset at the age of six. Who won¡¯t log in after receiving it?¡± ¡°Not logging into the VR headset is akin to losing the chance of living life four times longer,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Therefore, almost everyone in the world will be a gamer of this game.¡± Li Miaomiao was extremely excited as shey down. ¡°Let¡¯s chatter. Let¡¯s quickly log in. I can¡¯t wait to take a look at the 100% virtual world.¡± I wonder what¡¯s in this game world.?Xu Jingmingy on the bed and picked up the silver-grey headset on the bedside table. ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡± ¡°Virtual world!¡± Li Miaomiao looked forward to it. Lying on the same bed, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao looked at each other and put on their VR headsets. At this moment, countless people around the world donned their VR headsets and entered the virtual world. ... Xu Jingming first felt metal pieces stick to his scalp from the headset. His scalp then turned slightly numb, and he felt his consciousness rapidly sink. Boom! ¡°Xu Jingming, wee to the world of Life Evolution.¡± Chapter 12

Chapter 12: First Entry

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming looked around in shock. This was an illusory space with only a cyan-shirted man there. He smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m your game guide. I will disappear after you learn all the functions avable.¡± ¡°Game guide?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the man and couldn¡¯t help but touch himself. His muscles were tight, and the scars he had from practicing his punching were there. He also kicked his legs.?This is identical to my physical body in reality; even my leg injury is replicated. ¡°The VR headset scans your physical body to ensure 100% virtualization,¡± the cyan-shirted man said with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t doubt the VR headset¡¯s technology.¡± Xu Jingming was secretly surprised.?Medical scans these days can indeed detect everything without missing anything. The scans can reach the cellr level, but those are all expensive machines. Is the technology behind the VR headsets that¡¯s in the hands of everyone that amazing? Right, the Earth Alliance took a long time to develop the VR headset technology. ¡°Hello, Xu Jingming. In the world of Life Evolution, your game nickname is automatically locked onto ¡®Xu Jingming,''¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°Are only real names allowed?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Yes.¡± The cyan-shirted man nodded. ¡°This virtual game world is divided into three main spaces: personal space, mission space, andbat space. The mission space is temporarily not open. All you can use are personal space andbat space.¡± ¡°Personal space andbat space?¡± Xu Jingming was intrigued. ¡°Please choose the location of your personal space.¡± The cyan-shirted man waved his hand, and a huge map appeared beside him. ¡°This world is 3,600 times the size of Earth. You can choose any spot that has no owner; a redbel means that it has an owner.¡± Xu Jingming examined the map and pinched with both hands to rapidly zoom into the map. What an expansive game world.?Xu Jingming quickly selected a scenic snowy mountain peak with an iceke at the top. ¡°Confirm.¡± ¡°Personal space, locked.¡± The cyan-shirted man nodded. ¡°You will appear in your personal space every time you log in.¡± Whoosh. The surroundings turned into a blur as the cyan-shirted man rapidly plummeted with Xu Jingming into the vast world below. In the vast game world, countless meteors fell¡ªthey were the countless yers on Earth. ... A wooden hut appeared beside an iceke on the mountaintop. Xu Jingming and the cyan-shirted man appeared beside it. ¡°The wooden hut is where you live.¡± The cyan-shirted man pointed at the wooden hut. ¡°Everything within 100 meters of the wooden hut is your territory. Nobody is able to enter a 100-meter radius of the wooden hut without your permission.¡± Xu Jingming immediately saw wooden housesnd on the other side of the iceke, apanied by a female yer and a red-robed woman. Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!? In the blink of an eye, five wooden houses appeared around the iceke. However, they could barely see one another since they were at least 200 to 300 meters away from each other. It¡¯s quite cold at the top of a snow-capped mountain. Even the temperature virtualization feels so real.?Xu Jingming immediately pushed open the wooden hut¡¯s door and walked in. He felt much better after closing the door. Looking at the iceke through the window, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but sigh with emotion. ¡°The environment is so beautiful. How incredible it is to have 100% virtualization. It¡¯s not easy to build a house in such a beautiful environment in reality, but this wooden hut is quite small.¡± ¡°You can choose to buy a bigger residence. Open your personal interface to make the purchase,¡± the cyan-shirted man instructed. Xu Jingming came to a realization. He perused the detailed introduction on his interface. ¡°So long as I spend money, my residence can berger? A hundred, a thousand, ten thousand¡­ The maximum is ten million? I can buy a residence in the clouds with ten million?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. To possess an immortal estate atop the clouds that overlooked thend was probably only something wealthy people could afford. ¡°I¡¯ll buy the 10,000 one.¡± Xu Jingming tapped lightly, and the wooden hut he was in immediately changed into an oriental-styled house that upied more than 1,000 square meters. The yard was also about 2,000 to 3,000 square meters, and the area 100 meters beyond the yard perimeter was Xu Jingming¡¯s territory. ¡°Li Miaomiao is contacting you¡­¡± Xu Jingming received a notification. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming picked up the call. ¡°Jingming, this game world is so realistic. Try inviting me. I should be able to appear directly at your ce,¡± Li Miaomiao said excitedly. The cyan-shirted man also introduced, ¡°Everyone on your contact list, social media, and bank transfer list is temporarily added to your friends list. You can contact them directly. They can only visit if they ept your invitation. Of course, they don¡¯t need your permission to leave. They can instantly return to their personal space.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his friends list.?I didn¡¯t know I knew so many people. This is thatdy selling fruits at the entrance of my estate, right? Xu Jingming tried inviting his father, mother, grandfather, Li Miaomiao, and his girlfriend¡¯s parents. Soon¡­ Figures appeared one after another outside the courtyard. ¡°Jingming invited us.¡± ¡°The scenery here isn¡¯t bad; it¡¯s just a little cold.¡± Grandpa Xu, Mr. and Mrs. Xu, Mr. and Mrs. Li, and Li Miaomiao trembled as they appeared at the courtyard door. Xu Jingming immediately went to open the door. ¡°Jingming, how did you get such a big house?¡± Xu Hong kicked his feet and walked in. ¡°My ce is a small wooden hut.¡± ¡°It costs money.¡± Grandpa Xu changed his clothes to a down jacket. ¡°There are many functions on the personal interface. I took a look and was figuring out the functions. You can buy clothes, houses, and many other items. There¡¯s also a tform for spectators and the martial arts arena.¡± ¡°Dad, you sure know how to y,¡± Xu Hong said with a smile. ¡°There are so many functions?¡± Mr. and Mrs. Li were surprised. ¡°You have to go to the martial arts arena to learn the evolutionary method.¡± Grandpa Xu was very proficient. ¡°After you finish learning it, your body will evolve, and you can enter thebat space! You can engage in all kinds ofbat. Humans who have undergone deeper evolution and those with strongerbat techniques will have an advantage inbat. The Earth Alliance probably wants to collect data on the changes in our bodies after our evolution and make preparations for the development of a new evolutionary method. However, I¡¯m already very satisfied to be able to live to the age of 160. Haha, I never expected to encounter such a great opportunity at my age. This is the advantage of living long; I managed to live to see this day.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the spectator tform?¡± Li Miaomiao tapped open the panel to take a look. ¡°A yer can choose to broadcast their practice andbat sessions in a live broadcast? Grandpa, you¡¯re amazing. The game world has justunched, yet you already know so much.¡± ¡°Back when I was in mobile gaming, I received a Finals MVP title at the age of 18. After I retired, I was a gaming broadcaster for so many years. I can guess the things games can cook up with my eyes closed.¡± Grandpa Xu smiled. ¡°But this gaming world is really impressive. There are many things you can do in your personal space. I can drink tea and chat with someone else who is on the other side of the world. I can also work and study. Schools can hold their sses here¡­ As a form of social media, it haspletely crushed any original form of social media.¡± ¡°Yeah, video chat apps can¡¯tpare to this game world either.¡± Li Chen¡¯an nodded. ¡°You can even do a live broadcast. Almost all the live-stream tforms in the past are finished; they have to pivot to something immediately.¡± Grandpa Xu sighed with emotion. ¡°I¡¯ve lived for so many years and have seen technology change society time and time again, but this change is unprecedented.¡± Li Chen¡¯an smiled and said, ¡°Grandpa Xu, the Earth Alliance must¡¯ve prepared many contingency ns since they have done so. Ordinary people like us don¡¯t have to think too much about it. At least, for ordinary people like us, this is an unprecedented opportunity.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s hurry up and practice the evolution method,¡± Xu Hong said with a smile. ¡°Many people have probably started practicing.¡± ¡°Yes, let¡¯s get started.¡± Grandpa Xu disappeared into thin air and returned to his personal space. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± They disappeared one after another. ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± Li Miaomiao was thest to leave as she disappeared and returned to her personal space. Xu Jingming opened his personal interface and carefully studied the functions of his personal space. I can read in my personal space. It has all the textbooks included inpulsory education, many supplementary materials, and even some cutting-edge scientific materials.?Xu Jingming randomly selected a few physics books; he studied physics in university. Books appeared on the bookshelf one after another. This virtual game world isn¡¯t just a game. I can convene meetings, meet friends, work, and even study. I can even do scientific research.?Xu Jingming was surprised. There were many functions. To the martial arts arena.?Xu Jingming tapped open the martial arts arena and chose to enter. The scene in front of him changed¡ªthis was a canyon with verdant mountains and flowing waters. Xu Jingming looked around him and found the scenery to be very beautiful. ¡°This is the martial arts arena,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°The martial arts arena can assist you in your training, such as gic evolution andbat techniques. There are also all kinds of sparring partners here. You can set up different strengths for your sparring partners, and you can also freely adjust the martial arts arena¡¯s environment.¡± Xu Jingming tapped the interface softly, and ten books immediately floated down. The cover of these books was covered in Chinese characters. ¡°Please study the ten evolutionary methods carefully,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. Xu Jingming began to settle down and read. Of the ten evolutionary methods, five were for men, and five were for women. Of course, Earth contained all sorts of fantastic phenomena due to its size.. Some people were rtively special¡ªevolutionary methods for the opposite sex suited them. Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Evolutionary Method

Trantor: CKtalon It took Xu Jingming half an hour to read all ten evolutionary methods. In fact, there were very few words. Each evolutionary method was mainly aplicated set of exercises that required virtual teaching. All ten evolutionary methods were named after animals. The five evolutionary methods suitable for men were named ¡®ck Tortoise Evolution,¡¯ ¡®Heavenly Python Evolution,¡¯ ¡®Shadow Leopard Evolution,¡¯ ¡®Giant Bear Evolution,¡¯ and ¡®Ferocious Tiger Evolution.¡¯ One could guess the different tendencies of these five evolutionary methods from their names. Every evolutionary method has apatibility score??Xu Jingming was a little surprised. The booksbeled the person¡¯spatibility score with the method. ck Tortoise Evolution (71%patibility); Heavenly Python Evolution (98%patibility); Shadow Leopard Evolution (82%patibility); Giant Bear Evolution (91%patibility); Ferocious Tiger Evolution (93%patibility). As for the five female evolutionary methods, hispatibility with them was less than 50%. ¡°Thepatibility score is a result deduced from your actual body. It can be used as a reference,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°In the end, you have to make a choice after practicing the evolutionary methods.¡± ¡°In the game world, you can practice any kind of evolutionary method. Even if you make a lot of mistakes and be weaker or stronger from training, you can reset it to your body in reality,¡± the cyan-shirted man briefed him seriously. ¡°However, there¡¯s no room for regret once you use it in reality. Once the evolutionary path is determined in reality, you can only stick to it. The same evolutionary path has to be selected in-game.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly and asked, ¡°These five evolutionary methods can treat my leg injury, right?¡± ¡°These five evolutionary methods can allow you to regenerate lost limbs. You just need to practice for a day or two topletely treat this small injury of yours,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The evolution of life was truly magical! This was the charm of technology. Then, Xu Jingming opened his personal interface and tapped on the virtual tutor for ck Tortoise Evolution. An illusory body appeared in the canyon and started practicing the first gic evolutionary method, ¡®ck Tortoise Evolution,¡¯ in front of Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming decided to experiment with them one after another, starting from the ones with lowerpatibility. There¡¯s a requirement for the speed, strength, and rhythm of each move, and it also needs to be matched with my breathing.?Xu Jingming found it very difficult the moment he started practicing. As the moves increase in speed, my breathing also gets faster.?Xu Jingming matched his breathing with the tutor¡¯s and felt pain in his heart. He felt his skin burn before finally reaching the halfway mark of the training. ¡°Pfft.¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but spew a mouthful of blood. ¡°You¡¯re already injured,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. This is worse than any training method I¡¯ve used.?Xu Jingming held his chest and tapped his personal interface, returning his body to its peak state. In the game world, he didn¡¯t have to worry about getting injured because he could recover to his peak state at any time. ¡°Training this can effect change in one¡¯s genes, eventually leading to a sublimation of life,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°It¡¯s not surprising that the difficulty is high. This is why you have to master it in the virtual world.¡± ¡°Again.¡± Xu Jingming tried again. Over and over again. The entire set of motions went from slow to fast, and his breathing became faster and faster. His heart became like a water pump that was given higher and higher intensity work. For various reasons, Xu Jingming failed time and time again. Until the sixth time! ¡°Hmph.¡± When he finally warmed down, the breath he exhaled from his nose was blood-colored¡ªit was blood. However, Xu Jingming ultimatelypleted the entire set of movements. ¡°Congrattions on achieving basic mastery of ck Tortoise Evolution. You seeded after six tries. How impressive,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. He was a world-ss martial artist. This meant extreme precision over the control of his body. Even he needed to practice six times before reaching basic mastery. If it were an ordinary person, how many times would it take? 100? 300? Abat strength interface has appeared??Xu Jingming was surprised to find a subsection below his personal interface¡ªthebat strength interface. yer: Xu Jingming Gic Evolutionary Method: ck Tortoise Evolution (Basic 1%) (Less than a day of practice, still has room for improvement) Physique: 12 (Average value for adult men who haven¡¯t learned the evolutionary method is 5) Technique: Temporarily none (Please proceed with actualbat as soon as possible to determine your skills) Basic Combat Strength: None (Please proceed with actualbat as soon as possible) ¡°Less than a day of practice, still has room for improvement?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the line of text. ¡°In the game world, you don¡¯t have to train hard repeatedly like in reality. As long as you are certain that you will master it, you can upgrade it to the limits of your body,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. Xu Jingming tried to click on ¡®upgrade.¡¯ ¡°Practiced ¡®ck Tortoise Evolution¡¯ three times a day, with at least a one-hour-long break in between. After 39 days of training, your body underwent a transformation and evolved, reaching a Physique index of 39.¡± ¡°After 1051 days of training, your body evolved to its limits, and your Physique index reached 53. ¡°If you want to continue upgrading your body, please raise ¡®ck Tortoise Evolution¡¯ to the intermediate level.¡± With just a simple tap, Xu Jingming felt his body transform. His chest and back became much wider and thicker, and he became much stronger. His arms and legs also became thicker, and his every move contained iparably powerful strength. Xu Jingming picked up a pebble in the canyon and flung it. When he did so, he felt as if his entire body had transformed into a piece of industrial machinery. Its gears spun as he flung the pebble. Shoo! The pebble tore through the air, leaving behind a shockwave. It crashed into a distant stone wall and shattered it, leaving Xu Jingming somewhat surprised. Xu Jingming picked up another pebble and exerted some force with his right hand. The pebble shattered, and the debris gradually fell from the gaps of his fingers. ¡°I can be this in reality?¡± Xu Jingming whispered. ¡°Just as the notification on yourbat strength page states¡ªas long as you practice thrice a day, your real body can be raised to this state in 1051 days,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°This is the evolution of humans.¡± Can I choose any weapon or armor in this martial arts arena??Xu Jingming examined the many functions of the martial arts arena. He could choose weapons, armor, sparring partners, and battle backgrounds; there were many functions. ¡°Nearly all cold weapons in the history of Earth are here,¡± the cyan-shirted man exined. Xu Jingming waved his hand, and a spear appeared out of thin air. ¡°Heavier¡ªit needs to be a little heavier.¡± The martial arts arena was specially designed to assist in cultivation, and the weight of the weapon could be freely adjusted. He stabbed out with his right hand and the spear tore through the air. Then, Xu Jingming held the spear with both hands and took a step forward. His thick left arm held the spear and pushed it forward. The spear turned into a blur and stabbed out more than ten times, leaving several spear afterimages in the air. It feels weird using the spear.?Xu Jingming looked at his arm¡ªwhich was twice as thick as before¡ªand realized that he was much stronger.?This body is too clumsy. ¡°Reset my body to the physical body in reality.¡± Xu Jingming lightly tapped, and his body rapidly changed, returning to his normal state when he first entered the game. He became thin again, and the leg injury returned to his body. The scars also returned. I¡¯ll try the next evolutionary method.?Xu Jingming started the virtual lesson for Shadow Leopard Evolution. Now, countless people around the world were seriously studying the evolutionary methods offered. On the training grounds. Xu Jingming learned the other four evolutionary methods at an astonishing speed. After learning it five times, he raised Shadow Leopard Evolution to basic mastery. When the training time was raised to three years, Xu Jingming was much leaner than in reality and was extremely agile. He could finish running 100 meters in five seconds. After three attempts, he mastered Giant Bear Evolution and Ferocious Tiger Evolution. Giant Bear Evolution had the greatest effect on the body. After raising it to the limits of his body, Xu Jingming¡¯s height increased to 1.98 meters, and he became extremely strong, akin to a bear on its hind legs. After reaching the limit of the body with Ferocious Tiger Evolution, he became a little more muscr while standing at 1.85 meters. ¡°You mastered ¡®Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯ after just one try. As expected of thepatibility score of 98%.¡± The cyan-shirted man sighed with emotion. Xu Jingming raised the ¡®Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯ training time to 982 days on his personal interface, raising it to the limit of his body. He only increased in height by a centimeter, but his muscles were much tighter and filled with infinite tenacity. His spine was like a huge dragon that could easily direct his physical strength. I¡¯ll try using a spear.?Xu Jingming stood in front of a rock wall, and the spear in his hand moved, leaving behind spear shadows. The speartip tapped the canyon wall, and in the blink of an eye, he had thrust out more than 30 times. The hole in the wall formed a pentagram. Xu Jingming looked at the wall in satisfaction.?The virtual world¡¯s inference is really impressive. Heavenly Python Evolution is indeed the most suitable for me. Of the five evolutionary methods, Giant Bear Evolution gives the greatest physical strength. ck Tortoise Evolution gives the strongest physique. Ferocious Tiger Evolution gives well-rounded strength, physique, and agility. Shadow Leopard Evolution gives the greatest speed and agility. However, Heavenly Python Evolution gives the best physical tenacity and is most suitable for me. I also had the easiest time practicing ¡®Heavenly Python Evolution.¡¯ I seeded in one go, and my body¡¯s improvement was the most obvious.?Xu Jingming nodded. When all of these basic mastery evolutionary methods were raised to their limits, only Heavenly Python Evolution allowed his Physique index to reach 63. Ferocious Tiger Evolution reached 60, while the other three averaged around 50-plus. If he wanted to cultivate an evolutionary method for women with lowerpatibility, his Physique index would probably be even lower. As long as I don¡¯t start practicing in reality, I can reset myself in the virtual world at any time, Xu Jingming thought..?I¡¯ll temporarily decide on ¡®Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯ and practice for a few days. Chapter 14

Chapter 14: A True Weapon Battle

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°You can slowly explore the martial arts arena¡¯s functions,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°I¡¯m going to brief you next about thebat space in the game world.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Life Evolution¡¯s world was mainly divided into three mainponents: personal space, mission space, andbat space. Whoosh. The cyan-shirted man waved his hand, and an image appeared in front of him¡ªfive figures were choosing weapons and armor. ¡°Thebat space allows five people to choose weapons and armor¡­ They will subsequently enter the map and engage in a life-and-death battle with five members from the opposing team. One side wins when everyone from the other side is all dead.¡± The cyan-shirted man waved his hand again as he spoke, and the scene turned into an ancient town. It was drizzling in the small town. A total of ten people were scattered around the town. Swish! An arrow tore through the rain and shot at the enemy. The enemy hiding on the roof sensed the disturbance, but the arrow was so fast that the enemy didn¡¯t have the time to react other than turning his head. The arrow pierced through the enemy¡¯s head, and the moment it did, the enemy turned ethereal and dispersed, leaving the map. ¡°Die!¡± A valiant man ran over to the archer who had shot the arrow while throwing his short spear. He repeatedly threw out one short spear after another! On his back were two quivers of short spears. The archer was so frightened that he shot his bow and arrow back as he fled. It was obvious that his aim wasn¡¯t urate at all in his panic; he failed to touch the other party. Halfway through his escape, he was stabbed in the chest by a short spear. His leather armor was prated, and the archer turned ethereal and dispersed. ¡°All of you only know how to attack from afar. How boring.¡± A stout 2.1-meter-tall man wearing heavy armor that only revealed his head sat in the middle of the town. He held a wine jar and drank as his voice echoed throughout the town. ¡°If you have the guts,e fight me one-on-one.¡± ¡°You silly bear, I¡¯ll fight you.¡± A female swordswoman in red light armor strode out. ... The scene of metal-meets-fleshbat¡ªarrows, short spears, axes, spears, swords¡­ made Xu Jingming¡¯s heart race. Weaponrybat¡ªthe most dangerous kind ofbat in his first 20 years of life¡ªwas the scene in front of him! There are all kinds of safety measures in real-life weaponrybat. How can one fight to their heart¡¯s content??Xu Jingming was thrilled. This was the most suitable stage for him. ¡°Thebat space allows five teammates to fight the other five opponents with weapons,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°You can choose heavy armor, but your movement will be greatly affected. Choosing light soft armor will result in weak defense. You can decide on what suits you best.¡± ¡°Long-range attacks, melee attacks, ambushes¡­¡± The cyan-shirted man smiled and said, ¡°Because the game has just begun, theirbat standards are rtively weak. This battle in front of us is already quite a good fight that was live-streamed, but there are still many problems. When it¡¯s 5v5, what¡¯s most important is teamwork.¡± ¡°Of course, if you are strong enough, you can wipe out all five people yourself. That would be impressive.¡± The cyan-shirted man smiled and said, ¡°But high-levelbat will only beposed by the best experts on Earth. Weaponrybat techniques,bat strategy, and teamwork are all very important.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°5v5? There¡¯s no 1v1?¡± ¡°Not yet.¡± The cyan-shirted man said, ¡°This virtual game¡¯s core game mode is to have five people team up and fight with cold weapons.¡± Xu Jingming understood, but his eyes burned. Every professional diator yearned for such a cold weapon brawl the most. Moreover, the best part was that a sessful kill in-game would only result in the loss of a round. ¡°Every yer is divided into different levels depending on their strength,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°From weakest to strongest, it¡¯s Starry Sky, Silver Moon, Radiant Sun, and finally Divine. ¡°A Starry Sky yer is a newbie. ¡°The basicbat strength threshold for Silver Moon yers is 150. ¡°The basicbat strength threshold for Radiant Sun yers is 400. ¡°The basicbat strength threshold for Divine yers is 1,000.¡± ¡°There are two ways to raise your level. The first method is to max out the stars for the prior level and reach the basicbat strength threshold, allowing you to advance. The other method is to attain 120% of the basicbat strength threshold to participate in the preliminaries. After the preliminaries¡­ you can directly attain the new level.¡± ¡°For example, a new yer¡¯s basicbat strength is 480. He can participate in the Radiant Sun preliminaries in his first fight. Once he passes, he will immediately be a Radiant Sun yer. There¡¯s no need for him to slowly rise up the ranks from Starry Sky,¡± the cyan-shirted man exined. Xu Jingming nodded slightly and looked at his personalbat strength interface. yer: Xu Jingming Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Basic 5%) (982 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 63 Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 2 71%), Footwork (Lv. 2 11%) Basic Combat Strength: 756 ¡°My spearmanship and footwork?¡± Xu Jingming was a little surprised. ¡°When you were practicing your spearmanship at the martial arts arena, the virtual game automatically determined your spearmanship and footwork,¡± the cyan-shirted man exined. ¡°How is the basicbat strength of 756 counted?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°The stronger the body, the higher the Physique index. ¡®Technique¡¯ represents all kinds ofbat techniques. A strong body coupled with powerfulbat techniques determines one¡¯s basicbat strength,¡± the cyan-shirted man exined. Xu Jingming nodded slightly and looked at Spearmanship on the interface. He was confident in his spearmanship.?A top ten spearmanship in the history of the world is only at Lv. 2, 71%? Spearmanship can only be improved slowly through actualbat training. It¡¯s not that easy. On the other hand, I¡¯ve only practiced ¡®Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯ once. There¡¯s still a lot of room for improvement.?Xu Jingming started practicing again. He repeatedly practiced Heavenly Python Evolution. The game guide, the cyan-shirted man, stood silently to the side. After practicing for some time. ¡°Li Miaomiao extends you an invitation.¡± He suddenly received a notification. Xu Jingming stopped. He was a little tired from practicing, so he tapped gently and epted the invitation. Whoosh. Xu Jingming appeared on a beach and saw a beautiful building in front of him. Li Miaomiao walked barefoot on the beach and smiled. ¡°Jingming, how is this? This ind is mine.¡± ¡°How much did it cost?¡± Xu Jingming asked with a smile. ¡°100,000,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I specially chose a small ind; otherwise, it would be even more expensive.¡± ¡°It¡¯s been six hours since we entered the game, so you should¡¯ve figured out most of the game, right? Have you watched the live broadcasts?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Not yet,¡± Xu Jingming said. He had been seriously practicing Heavenly Python Evolution. As a professional diator, it was very normal for him to spend hours practicing his stances and various moves. Heavenly Python Evolution was much more powerful than any stance¡ªit fundamentally changed the muscr and skeletal structure, as well as one¡¯s order in life. His lifespan could even be doubled, so he was naturally fervent and focused. ¡°You have to watch the live broadcast.¡± Li Miaomiao brought Xu Jingming to the viewing tform. Arge number of live broadcasts were broadcasted on the viewing tform. ¡°The live broadcast is very popr,¡± Li Miaomiao said before tapping open one. An elder sat there and spoke in aposed and confident manner, but there were countless seats below. At this moment, hundreds of people were listening. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao appeared out of thin air and sat in two spots. With a whoosh, some members of the audience would disappear. People woulde and go¡ªa very normal sight. The elder sat on the podium and said, ¡°Human society changes every time there is a technological change. This is also the time when many people can change their fate, and this time, the birth of a virtual world game will change things even more thoroughly than in the past. For example, live broadcasts¡­ In the past, live broadcasts were about watching videos. Now, I¡¯m the one speaking here onstage while everyone is listening from below. We can even interact in close quarters with each other.¡± ¡°The martial arts arena allows for any setting. It can be set to a study, a stage, or a concert hall. This willpletely revolutionize the live broadcast market and the education market. This is an extremely extensive industry,¡± the elder said. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Li Miaomiao disappeared into thin air with Xu Jingming, while other yers entered the live-stream. In another live broadcast. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao appeared out of thin air. They were sitting in empty seats, and hundreds of yers were watching a battle. There was snow in front of them. In the snow, ten people were fighting to the death with cold weapons. ¡°We can watch the battle outside the snowy battlefield. We can use magnification and zoom in on the battle scene,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Xu Jingming tried the function, and he quickly zoomed in on one of the battle scenes. When he zoomed in close, it was like he was three meters away from someone else¡¯s fight. ng. A woman blocked an ax with the shield on her left hand and stabbed the sword in her right hand into her enemy¡¯s throat. The enemy turned ethereal and dissipated, leaving the map. ¡°How exciting.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. The World Martial Arts Tournament had nothing so thrilling. ¡°This is what I call a live broadcast.¡± Li Miaomiao sighed with emotion. ¡°Listening to songs will now be like listening to a singer live. When attending ss, it¡¯s like sitting in a lecture hall and listening to a teacher give a lecture.. Watching a fight is akin to being right there and watching up-close.¡± Chapter 15

Chapter 15: Changing Times

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°All live-streaming tforms are sorelycking whenpared to the live-streaming capabilities in the virtual world,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Those live-streaming tforms in reality are finished. The Tiger Shark Group is about to decline.¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes were cold. Although she didn¡¯t say it out loud, she treated Cheng Zihao with extreme hostility. Cheng Zihao first used enticement and then coercion! How many people could withstand the pressure from the Tiger Shark Group¡¯s Cheng family? It literally gave Li Miaomiao nightmares. He even used her uncle to force her parents! That made her even angrier. She loved her parents very much and didn¡¯t want them to be implicated. She didn¡¯t want them to worry about her. No matter how angry she was, the Tiger Shark Group was a massive juggernaut. Li Miaomiao could only put up with it and give up her live-stream ount¡ªwhich she took years to build up a fanbase of millions¡ªfor a new tform topletely block the other party. This was the only thing Li Miaomiao could do. She didn¡¯t have any concrete evidence, so she didn¡¯t dare take revenge. ¡°The Tiger Shark Group is about to decline.¡± Xu Jingming also understood. The pressure Cheng Zihao had brought about during that period was too great. Any man would be furious at Cheng Zihao for enticing and coercing their girlfriend. However, he couldn¡¯t do anything without evidence. Xu Jingming also blocked him under his coercions. Thankfully, Miaomiao had been on his side the entire time. His heart hurt for Miaomiao when he saw how she woke to a start because of nightmares. He hated himself for being powerless. He was eventually forced to leave Binhai City. It appeared like a carefree move, but he did so in quite a sorry state. He was also banned on the Inte. He had once thought that he would have to run a center in his hometown and be a coach for the rest of his life. Unless he could make aeback and be world champion, it was very difficult for him to make a name for himself. However¡­ Times had changed¡ªhuman society had ushered in the virtual world! ¡°Cheng Zihao¡¯s licentious days are over,¡± Li Miaomiao said. She then smiled at her boyfriend. ¡°But Jingming, your future is a thousand times broader than in the past. Your real future is limitless.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming thought of something. ¡°Think about it. In 2036, humans firstnded on Mars. The VR headset should¡¯ve been discovered on Mars some timeter. Then, the world¡¯s first World Martial Arts Tournament was held in 2052! With the full support of all countries and all kinds of media promoting it, it immediately became the world¡¯s number one martial arts tournament, and the appearance fee for some legendary yers was over 100 million.¡± Xu Jingming nodded.?The World Martial Arts Tournament indeed didn¡¯t exist a long time ago because of the high risk, but in 2052, many people were puzzled when countries around the world pushed for this tournament. ¡°Andbat in this virtual world game is done through cold weapons,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Moreover, almost everyone on Earth will be learning it.¡± ¡°This exins everything in hindsight.¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°Thirty years ago, countries made preparations for the virtual world game ¡®Life Evolution.''¡± ¡°Nearly 30 years ago, all kinds ofbat schools around the world were dug out, and they appeared on the stage again,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I¡¯ve done some research. Before the World Martial Arts Tournament¡­ Weaponrybat was very niche. The traditional martial arts schools in the country¡ªEight Extremities, Xingyi, Taiji¡ªmainly focused on training the body; they practiced boxing. Weapons had already declined. It was the World Martial Arts Tournament that gave them a new lease of life in the past 30 years.¡± ¡°These 30 years were used to nurture the kindle, and this kindle would ignite in Life Evolution,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°It will allow everyone on Earth to learn cold weaponsbat faster.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Everything became moreprehensible in hindsight. ¡°Speaking of which, the countries established the Earth Alliance in 2056,¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°but the first World Martial Arts Tournament was held in 2052. It is obvious how important martial arts and weaponrybat is for them to push it to the masses before they could form an alliance.¡± ¡°I even think that the entire world spent so much effort not just for the game,¡± Li Miaomiao deduced. ¡°Or rather, this virtual world game is worth the effort of countries around the world.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and gave her a thumbs-up. ¡°Miaomiao, I think you¡¯re right.¡± ¡°It¡¯s only a guess.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled. ¡°Regardless, humans all over the world are ying this game. In that case, martial arts and weaponrybat¡­ will have limitless prospects.¡± ¡°Jingming, if you can be one of the top ten globally in this virtual world game, you will be much more dazzling than in the past,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Because this game¡¯s poprity is countless times higher than the pastpetitions.¡± ¡°It¡¯s also harder,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°32 people participated in every World Martial Arts Tournament in the past. In the past 30 years, a total of 522 people entered the World Martial Arts Tournament. Including the Division A and B tournaments, there are more than 20,000 professional diators registered in the Martial Arts Alliance!¡± ¡°There were only about 20,000 people in the past 30 years. Now, there are seven billion peoplepeting. Every one of them knows the evolutionary method, and every one of them can engage in dozens or even hundreds of life-and-death battles a day¡­ It¡¯s much harder to get into the world¡¯s top ten than being the world champion previously,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Are you confident?¡± Li Miaomiao looked at the man she loved. After they got to know each other on the Inte, they first met in reality at abat center. When she saw Xu Jingming practice from afar, she was attracted by how focused he was. ¡°Of course.¡± An unprecedented twinkle appeared in Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes. ¡°I already have a first-mover advantage. We¡¯re all in the same virtual world game, so how can I not be confident? Furthermore, the more experts there are, the more exciting the world of weaponrybat. ¡°More exciting?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Don¡¯t you feel your blood boil from watching weaponrybat?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the snow in front of him. Of the ten people fighting, thest person stood at the back, his entire body covered in blood. He was roaring withughter as his team had clinched victory. Li Miaomiao came to a realization when she heard this. She thought to herself,?Perhaps only the passion from the bottom of his heart made Jingming never rx his training even after three years of retirement. In today¡¯s era, Jingming will definitely shine brighter than ever before. I sure have good taste. The man I chose is the best! With this in mind, Li Miaomiao smiled happily. ¡°Why are you smiling?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°I¡¯m smiling at the thought of you bing world champion while I¡¯ll be First Lady of the world champion,¡± Li Miaomiao curled her lips and said. ¡°Oh, then I have to work hard. It¡¯s not easy to be number one among seven billion people,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ****** At 4 a.m., seven hours after the virtual world game ¡®Life Evolution¡¯ officiallyunched. In Penghai City, at the Tiger Shark Group¡¯s skyscraper. In the elevator. The two brothers, Cheng Zihao and Cheng Zitong, were in a rising elevator. ¡°Brother, why do you think Dad summoned us?¡± Cheng Zihao asked softly, his expression filled with unease. He had been urgently summoned from inside the virtual world game. ¡°Zihao,¡± Cheng Zitong said softly, ¡°you have to understand the situation. After that global live-stream press conference, the share price of the corporation¡ªwhich has been plummeting for more than a month¡ªplummeted once again. Although the group halted its trading immediately, you¡¯ve gone into the virtual world game after itsunch, right? You know what it means, right?¡± Cheng Zihao nodded. ¡°There¡¯s no way topare. All the live-streaming tforms have beenpletely crushed by the world of ¡®Life Evolution.¡¯ How are we topete when the virtualization is 100%?¡± Cheng Zitong shook his head. ¡°This isn¡¯t something humanly preventable. We can¡¯t fight the general trend of the times.¡± ¡°Why is Dad looking for us then?¡± Cheng Zihao asked. ¡°Dad has been at the office the past few days and hasn¡¯t gone downstairs,¡± Cheng Zitong said. ¡°Listen more and talk lesster.¡± Ding! The elevator stopped at level 153. The elevator door opened to a veryrge office. Cheng Zitong and Cheng Zihao walked out of the elevator and saw their father, Cheng Liwei, sitting at a desk far away. Cheng Liwei¡¯s hair was almostpletely white, and he seemed to have aged quite a bit. He was looking down at the documents on the screen. ¡°Dad.¡± Cheng Zitong stepped forward, and Cheng Zihao greeted obediently, ¡°Dad.¡± ¡°Ah, you¡¯re here.¡± Cheng Liwei looked up at the two of them.. ¡°I¡¯m now informing you that the family trust will file for bankruptcy in a few days.¡± Chapter 16

Chapter 16: Cheng Family

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Bankruptcy?¡± The two brothers were a little stunned. ¡°Dad, has ite to this?¡± Cheng Zitong asked. Cheng Zihao said anxiously, ¡°Dad, the virtual sses back then dealt a major blow to many onlinepanies. The Tiger Shark Group suffered the impact, but it eventually became stronger. If the virtual world can¡¯t defeat us, this will give us an opportunity to infiltrate the virtual world.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no chance.¡± The aged Cheng Liwei shook his head gently. ¡°It¡¯s different from the virtual ssesst time. Back then, the tech first appeared before it was licensed to manypanies¡­ There was a period when nothing was happening, so we could make preparations. But this time, the Earth Alliance released the VR headsets almost immediately. The virtual world is open to everyone, and it haspletely crashed the Inte market. ¡°Shares in thepany have been plummeting for the past month or so, and it crashed after the press conference. Although thepany has temporarily suspended trading, it will plummet again once the suspension is lifted. Our market capitalization will fall below one trillion,¡± Cheng Liwei said calmly. ¡°Many banks have frozen the family trust¡¯s assets and requested that we pay them back in advance.¡± ¡°Our market capitalization will drop below one trillion?¡± Cheng Zitong and Cheng Zihao knew that the situation wasn¡¯t good. ¡°The family trust owns 8.2% of the group¡¯s shares, which is less than 100 billion. How does it make it insolvent?¡± Cheng Zitong asked. ¡°Dad, what about the other investments in the family trust?¡± ¡°Our family is in the Inte industry, and our family trust mostly invests in the Inte industry. Under this impact, most of the valuations will be at a 20-30% discount, and some will die,¡± Cheng Liwei said. ¡°The family trust originally had 900 billion yuan in assets, with a debt of 300 billion. It was very safe, but these assets now¡­ are probably worth less than 200 billion yuan.¡± ¡°That little?¡± Cheng Zihao was dumbfounded. His good days were all thanks to his family trust and the Tiger Shark Group under his family¡¯s control. ¡°There¡¯s nothing we can do about it. The appearance of the virtual world isn¡¯t something that we mere mortals can resist.¡± Cheng Liwei shook his head and smiled. ¡°Funnily, I didn¡¯t hear anything about such a major development. It¡¯s obvious that the Earth Alliance doesn¡¯t care about the life and death of the Intepanies.¡± ¡°The Tiger Shark Group won¡¯t die. After all, our bnce sheet is still very good,¡± Cheng Zitong said. ¡°However, our family¡¯s 8.2% shares will probably be acquired by the bank soon.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Your assets arepletely isted from our family trust¡¯s assets.¡± Cheng Liwei looked at his two sons. ¡°As the family trust¡¯s manager, I have to pay the price. However, the two of you are unaffected. You two should keep a low profile in the future. After all, the Cheng family will be very mediocre without the Tiger Shark Group.¡± Cheng Zitong and Cheng Zihao fell silent. ¡°It¡¯s gone? It¡¯s all gone?¡± Cheng Zihao¡¯s body trembled slightly as he looked at his father. ¡°Dad, you¡¯ve given Brother five billion over the years, right? However, you¡¯ve only given me two billion. It¡¯s unfair.¡± ¡°Zihao, this was all done ording to the family trust¡¯s rules,¡± Cheng Zitong said. ¡°Dad, that¡¯s unfair.¡± Cheng Zihao looked at his father. ¡°Unfair?¡± Cheng Liwei looked at him. ¡°First, your brother is older than you. The family trust disburses its first sum of money when you reach 22. It is then handed out annually. You¡¯re young, so who can you me for getting less? Second, the stronger the investment and management ability, the more the family trust will increase. Who can you me if your investment ability is inferior to your brother¡¯s? Third, I was the one who wiped your ass for the shortfall you created. Billions were thrown in to fill the gap, and I even owed people favors! How did I let you down?¡± ¡°But I have nothing!¡± Cheng Zihao looked at his father. ¡°I¡¯m already bankrupt. What more do you want?¡± Cheng Liwei pointed at the door. ¡°Get lost!¡± Cheng Zihao looked at his father with red eyes. ¡°Get lost!¡± Cheng Liwei continued pointing at the door. Cheng Zihao turned and left, leaving only Cheng Liwei and his eldest son¡ªCheng Zitong¡ªin the office. ¡°Dad, Zihao is panicking,¡± Cheng Zitong whispered. ¡°Although you¡¯ve given him two billion over the years, he¡¯s not good at investing. He probably doesn¡¯t have much left. He¡¯s panicking because he knows that he won¡¯t get any more in the future.¡± ¡°Keep this in mind.¡± Cheng Liwei looked at his eldest son, Cheng Zitong. ¡°From today onward, don¡¯t give your brother a single cent!¡± Cheng Zitong was stunned. ¡°Then, what if he starves to death on the streets?¡± ¡°Let him starve then!¡± Cheng Liwei said coldly. ¡°Our Cheng family is no longer the Cheng family of the past; we can¡¯t afford to lose anymore!¡± ¡°Yes, I understand,¡± Cheng Zitong said. ... In Cheng Zihao¡¯s office. Bam! Bam! Bam!? Cheng Zihao frantically smashed everything in the office that he could find. ¡°Old man, you¡¯re ruthless!¡± Cheng Zihao could only grit his teeth. Then, he gently touched his watch and said through gritted teeth, ¡°Get the hell to my office¡ªNOW!¡± Ten minutester, a middle-aged man with slightly moist hair came to the office. He immediately said, ¡°Boss, I was in the virtual world. I rushed over as soon as I received your message.¡± ¡°Spill it. How much money are thepanies I invested in worth?¡± Cheng Zihao asked. ¡°There¡¯s still more than 120 million in cash,¡± the middle-aged man immediately said. ¡°The rest are investments in different sectors.¡± ¡°How much are those investments worth?¡± Cheng Zihao asked. ¡°Many of these investments are angel investments; there¡¯s no way to pull out the funds anytime soon,¡± the middle-aged man said. ¡°Some investments in the Inte industry might go to zero. The virtual world¡¯s impact is too great.¡± ¡°What I¡¯m asking is: how much can the investments¡ªones that can be sold or mortgaged¡ªbe liquidated for?¡± Cheng Zihao asked. ¡°100 million,¡± the middle-aged man said after some thought. ¡°Barely.¡± ¡°I invested 500 million, and that¡¯s all that¡¯s left?¡± Cheng Zihao was unwilling to ept it. ¡°The Inte industry is in terrible shape these days,¡± the middle-aged man said helplessly. ¡°Also, our threepanies contracted many people and have so many employees. The monthly expenses are about 20 million; our cash can onlyst for about half a year.¡± ¡°It can only be maintained for half a year?¡± Cheng Zihao murmured, his lips turning white. ¡°Thankfully, the big hole in the bnce sheets was resolved by the chairman. Thepany is stable for the time being,¡± the middle-aged man said. ¡°Thest time the hole was filled, the chairman said that you aren¡¯t allowed to take external loans.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear about him.¡± Cheng Zihao sat in the chair and wrapped his hands over his head. ¡°Get lost. I need to think about it.¡± ¡°Yes, Boss.¡± The middle-aged man left obediently. My cash can onlyst half a year? The family trust is gone??Cheng Zihao¡¯s eyes were bloodshot as he subconsciously pulled his hair.?What do I do? What do I do? ******* In the virtual world. Xu Jingming had guessed that the Cheng family would suffer, but he wasn¡¯t in the mood to pay attention to them. He was currently in the ¡®martial arts arena¡¯ in his personal space, experiencing the training functions of the ¡®martial arts arena.¡¯ The martial arts arena was located in a canyon with verdant mountains and flowing waters. Three bandits attacked Xu Jingming from three directions. Xu Jingming held a spear and waited calmly. When the bandits were 30 feet away, he immediately rushed to the right, straight for the saberman on the right. ¡°Die.¡± The bandit grinned and pounced over. ¡°Pfft.¡± The spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand moved like a venomous snake leaving its hole¡ªthe speartip poked the bandit¡¯s neck before retracting. The bandit¡¯s neck was prated, and he immediately dissipated. The two remaining bandits showed no fear and lunged over. Xu Jingming only took a step back and tapped the speartip twice. The two bandits suffered a strike to their hearts and be respectively; they then turned ethereal and dissipated. Sparring partners with a basicbat strength of 800 are indeed rtively weak. They only allow me to familiarize myself with my spearmanship.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t find it difficult at all. His finger on distance and reaction time made his spearmanship seem like an art. He easily killed the virtual sparring partners in the martial arts arena. Buzz! ¡°Huh?¡± Xu Jingming tapped gently and saw a stocky middle-aged man looking over from the distant martial arts arena. The stocky man¡¯s eyes were like those of a tiger, and he had a terrifying aura. ¡°Master?¡± Xu Jingming was a little uncertain. ¡°Hahaha, are you surprised to see me be young?¡± Liu Haiughed. ¡°Congrattions, Master. The global martial arts world has guessed over the years that if you joined the World Martial Arts Tournament at the age of 30, you would probably be the greatest at the World Martial Arts Tournament. Now that humans are evolving, you can give everyone an answer,¡± Xu Jingming said with anticipation. Liu Hai was a legendary figure worldwide. At the age of 45¡ªan age considered very old in the martial arts world¡ªhe was in a much worse state than when he was in his twenties. Liu Hai entered the top three for five consecutive tournaments since he was 45, and he even became world champion on his final showing. How strong was he at his peak? This had always been a guess. ¡°What¡¯s in the past is nothing,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°Jingming, there are only slightly more than 20,000 professional diators registered globally in the 30 years of professional martial artspetitions. Seven billion people arepeting with more than 20,000 people! They won¡¯t be injured or get tired in the virtual world. They can choose any sparring partner and engage in life-and-deathbat. Their growth will be more than ten times faster than our training in reality.¡± ¡°Professional diators like us still have an advantage for a month or two. Half a year! In half a year¡­ professional diators like us will bepletely overtaken.¡± Liu Hai looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°But this is already the era that¡¯s most suitable for us diators! There has never been an era with so many diators.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Everyone around the world was mastering this. When had weaponrybat ever been so popr? ¡°We have a good foundation to begin with. If we seize the opportunity, we can seed!¡± Liu Hai looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Jingming, don¡¯t let down this era.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s blood boiled. He also wanted to make a name for himself in this era. ¡°Oh right, have you reached Divine?¡± Liu Hai asked. Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Preliminaries

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°I haven¡¯t done the preliminaries yet,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°I¡¯ve been cultivating in the martial arts arena.¡± ¡°Training hard is important, but so are life-and-death battles!¡± Liu Hai asked, ¡°Is your basicbat strength enough?¡± ¡°It¡¯s enough.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and examined his personalbat strength interface. yer: Xu Jingming Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Intermediate 20%) (735 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 115 Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 2 75%), Footwork (Lv. 2 16%), Shield Technique (Lv. 2 62%) Basic Combat Strength: 1380 After all, he had practiced ¡®Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯ for nearly eight hours at the martial arts arena. He reached basic mastery after practicing it once and had reached 20% intermediate mastery afterward. After raising his body to its limits, he was naturally even stronger. After his body evolved, his strength, speed, and reaction underwent changes in all aspects. Therefore, Xu Jingming also chose sparring partners in the martial arts arena and familiarized himself with his shield and spear techniques to ensure that he could unleash his full strength. ¡°Having enoughbat strength is good.¡± Liu Hai nodded. He also knew that the basicbat strength threshold for Divine was 1,000. If he wanted to rely on the ¡®preliminaries¡¯ to enter the Divine level directly, his basicbat strength needed to reach 1200. It was still very difficult. ¡°You didn¡¯t ck off on your shield techniques after you retired, right?¡± Liu Hai asked. ¡°There were many teammates on the national team to act as sparring partners. My sparring partners were much worse after retirement,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°but I kept practicing a few times a week.¡± ¡°Practicing shield techniques is very helpful in grasping one¡¯s physical strength,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°This needs to be done your entire life. You can¡¯t ck off on it.¡± ¡°I understand,¡± Xu Jingming said. He had practiced spearmanship since he was a child. After he joined the national team, his master, Liu Hai, taught him shield techniques. His master¡¯s shield technique originated from the Taiji lineage. ¡°Quickly do the preliminaries. 31 people have reached Divine¡ªthere are many hidden experts in China.¡± Liu Hai sighed with emotion before terminating themunication. There are already 31 people??Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate anymore. He tapped his personal interface and headed straight for thebat space. ... When he first entered thebat space, he saw nothing. The cyan-shirted man appeared in the void and said, ¡°Xu Jingming, wee to thebat space. Your basicbat strength has reached 1380, exceeding the 120% basicbat strength threshold for Divine. You can proceed with the preliminaries for Divine. Would you like to proceed with the preliminaries?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Thebat space is divided into five environments: town, forest, city, snond, and ancient battlefield. Please choose one of these environments as your designated arena.¡± Xu Jingming thought for a moment and said, ¡°Forest!¡± ¡°Please choose your equipment,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°You can carry at most two weapons. Moreover, you can¡¯t have any protective equipment on your head.¡± ¡°Is the head the only thing that needs to be exposed?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yes. Even if you are wearing heavy armor, your head has to be exposed.¡± The cyan-shirted man nodded and said, ¡°This is a rule established in the virtual world game. Therefore, the head will be the biggest weakness inbat. You have to protect it well.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He tapped lightly and started choosing his equipment. He had experimented many times in the martial arts arena, so he was very proficient. A set of light armor that clings close to my body without affecting my movements.?Xu Jingming selected his body equipment. After making the selection, he wore dark-red armor and a pair of light and firm boots. A double shield with a diameter of 60 centimeters is a rtively light shield.?Xu Jingming carried the two shields on his back and reached out to choose a spear. A spear weighing 36 kilograms will be quite handy.?Xu Jingming held the spear. For his equipment setup, he had a set of light body armor and boots weighing 55 kilograms, double shields weighing 30 kilograms, and a spear weighing 36 kilograms. For Xu Jingming¡ª whose Physique index had reached 115¡ªit was indeed considered rtively light equipment. Heavy armor weighed hundreds of kilograms, and of course, they had stronger defensive effects. Those who cultivated ck Tortoise Evolution and Giant Bear Evolution were more suited for that kind of heavy armor. ¡°Let the preliminaries begin.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and got ready. Five maps immediately appeared in the void in front of him. Then, he plummeted straight for the forest map. ****** The mountain path was muddy after the rain. Xu Jingming descended from the void and stood on the mud as he looked around. There were weeds under arge tree in the distance, and a sloppy man was sitting cross-legged on a clean patch of grass. He had a sword at his waist, and when Xu Jingming appeared, the sloppy man looked up. ¡°Another one who isn¡¯t afraid of death,¡± the sloppy man murmured to himself. He chuckled and slowly stood up. A cloth robe with only a sword??Xu Jingming observed his opponent.?He¡¯s wearing a cloth robe, but I¡¯m wearing body armor. I also have a huge advantage when using a spear against a sword. He¡¯s at a huge disadvantage based on his equipment, so he might be very strong himself. If one was weak and had weak equipment, there wouldn¡¯t be a challenge. ¡°Since you have a death wish, I¡¯ll send you on your way.¡± The sloppy man moved¡ªhis body turned into a blur as he moved extremely quickly and lunged at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming stood still and waited calmly. The distance closed! Xu Jingming was about to make a move while holding the spear¡¯s end in his left hand and the shaft of the spear in his right. Whoosh.? The moment the sloppy man approached, his figure twisted strangely, and his sword shed. Bang! The sword struck Xu Jingming¡¯s spear, but the spear was like a flood dragon that had emerged from the sea. With a slight tremble, the spear shaft crashed into the sword with terrifying force, sending the sloppy man flying. The sloppy man¡¯s foot tapped the tree trunk beside him, and he somersaulted tond a distance away. His hand holding the sword trembled. He¡¯s fast and agile.?Xu Jingming looked at the man.?I¡¯m inferior to him in terms of movement. The sloppy man stared at Xu Jingming and slowly approached thetter again. He also wanted to finish the battle with a single strike, but with a three-foot sword and his arm, he needed to get close enough to stab Xu Jingming. However, Xu Jingming¡¯s spear was 2.6 meters long. The sloppy man would enter Xu Jingming¡¯s attack range before he could even close the distance! This was the advantage of the weapon! The sloppy man had also been forced to attack Xu Jingming¡¯s spear. He had to parry the spear to get close. Whoosh. The sloppy man closed in again. ng! ng! ng! He circled Xu Jingming and moved at high speeds, thrusting as fast as lightning time and time again. His sword collided with Xu Jingming¡¯s spear as he sought a good opportunity. His movement technique is better than mine, and his sword technique is quite good, but his equipment is terrible.?Xu Jingming understood this.?A normal strategy is to rely on the advantage of my equipment to kill him. But¡­ there¡¯s no need. When the sloppy man patiently made another probing attempt to seek out a good opportunity, the spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand moved. ¡°Hiss!¡± A strange wind howled. A blurry spear shadow tore through the air and even formed a shockwave¡ªthe speartip had already arrived in front of the sloppy man. In his panic, the sloppy man swung his sword to block but failed. His throat had been stabbed through as the speartip retracted. The sloppy man held his throat and copsed. ¡°This is my ultimate move, Shadowless Thrust. You won¡¯t be able to block it once you enter my attack range,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°You¡¯re faster than me, but you¡¯re not as fast as my spear.¡± After killing the sloppy man, the post-rain mountain forest began to dissipate, and Xu Jingming returned to the void. In the void, a projection reying the kill in slow motion appeared in midair. Xu Jingming¡¯s spear was so fast that it tore through the air, and the shockwaves sted to the sides. The speartip stabbed through the sloppy man¡¯s neck, but the sloppy man only managed to swing his sword halfway¡ªit was clearly much slower. Combat Rating: 98 Level: Divine ¡ï Moreover, Xu Jingming¡¯s personalbat strength interface appeared¡ª yer: Xu Jingming Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Intermediate 20%) (735 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 115 Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 2 75%), Footwork (Lv. 2 16%), Shield Technique (Lv. 2 62%) Basic Combat Strength: 1380 Combat Bonus: 20% Combat Strength: 1656 An additional bonus in actualbat? It also increasesbat strength.?Xu Jingming came to a realization.?No wonder it was called basicbat strength previously. With the added bonus from actualbat, that will be one¡¯s fullbat strength. Right, the timing and use of various factors inbat are also very important.?Xu Jingming knew very well. ¡°Congrattions on passing the preliminaries with nearly a perfect score.¡± The cyan-shirted man smiled and said, ¡°I have another piece of news for you. It has been 8 hours and 36 minutes since the virtual world game wasunched, and there are a total of 32 Divine yers in China.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. There were many people who were faster than him. There were indeed many talented people in China. ¡°Do you want to begin engaging inpetitivebat?¡± the cyan-shirted man asked. ¡°When yers in thebat space fight, they will team up with five people and engage in a life-and-death battle with the other five in any one of the environments¡ªmountains, snond, city, town, and ancient battlefield.¡± ¡°In a battle, you can queue up alone and get the game to match four teammates for you. You can also invite friends to team up with you before you engage in battle.¡± ¡°Queue up alone?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°Queue?¡± ¡°Yes, there are only 32 Divine yers as of now. Some are in the martial arts arena, some are watching a live broadcast, and some chose to queue before giving up their spots. It might take some time to assemble a team of ten,¡± the cyan-shirted man exined. ¡°It¡¯s the first day of the game, and there are too few Divine yers. Queuing is very slow, but it will be much faster in two weeks.¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s begin queuing.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. ¡°Those who can reach Divine are no ordinary experts.¡± Xu Jingming pressed the battle button. A notification appeared¡ª¡±Six people are ready¡­¡± ¡°There are six people in the queue,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°The battle will only begin when there are ten people.¡± ¡°How long will it take?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°It might take some time. One of the six has queued for two hours,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°There were also people in the queue earlier on, but they eventually gave up their spot. You can cultivate at the martial arts arena while waiting in line or watch a live broadcast. You can even go offline! Once there are ten people, you will be immediately notified! You just have toe online in three minutes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Put me in the queue.¡± ¡°Once this battle begins, it will be China¡¯s first Divinepetitive battle,¡± the cyan-shirted man said. China¡¯s first Divinepetitive battle??Xu Jingming fell into thought. Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Livestream

Trantor: CKtalon On the virtual world¡¯s spectator tform, hundreds of spectators were watching a livestream. Li Miaomiao was among them; she was focused and listening attentively. ¡°70% of a swordsman¡¯s strength depends on your footwork.¡± A man in jeans was teaching sword techniques on the training grounds. ¡°Now, I¡¯ve virtualized a sparring partner with abat strength of 500.¡± With a whoosh, a bandit holding a cleaver appeared and charged over murderously. ¡°The sword is an extension of the hand. I just need to use my footwork to control the distance between the enemy and me.¡± The man in jeans was like a phantom as he took a few steps back, causing the bandit¡¯s consecutive strikes to miss. ¡°The other party missed his first strike, so it will take time for him to strike again. This gap¡­ is the time for us to make a move.¡± The man in jeans seized the opportunity when the other party missed. He took a step forward and thrust out his sword, and the sword stabbed into the bandit¡¯s neck like a venomous snake. He instantly retracted his sword and retreated, causing the bandit to turn ethereal and dissipate. ¡°A sword has many disadvantages among the assortment of cold weapons, such as being rtively short andcking in strength. However, its advantage is its agility and speed. We need to maximize its advantage,¡± the man in jeans exined. Whoosh. On the viewing tform, Xu Jingming appeared and sat down beside Li Miaomiao¡ªthe viewing tform allowed one to join a friend in watching a livestream. ¡°Miaomiao, what are you watching?¡± Xu Jingming was in the queue, and having trained for eight hours, he was tired. It was time to take a break. ¡°I¡¯m learning swordsmanship.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at Xu Jingming and said, ¡°I practiced swordsmanship for seven or eight years as an amateur, and an expert like you has even taught me personally. I thought that my swordsmanship was good, but in this virtual world, my basicbat strength is barely 156 despite my best efforts. I can¡¯t even qualify for the preliminaries. I fought for more than two hours as a Starry Sky before maxing out the stars and advancing to one-star Silver Moon! The moment I advanced, I lost three consecutive matches. Fortunately, this game doesn¡¯t drop our levels. I¡¯m now a 0-star Silver Moon.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Take it slow. There¡¯s no rush; it¡¯s only the first day. Most of the people here are newbies who are still at Starry Sky.¡± Li Miaomiao sighed with emotion. ¡°The threshold for Radiant Sun is 400 basicbat strength, and Divine¡¯s threshold is 1,000 basicbat strength. I lost three times in a row as a Silver Moon, sigh¡­¡± ¡°Oh right, this livestreamer, Cong Yao, was a medal winner at the Olympics for the heavy sword category. He also participated in the World Martial Arts Tournament,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°The sword techniques he spoke about are quite useful.¡± ¡°Cong Yao is quite impressive.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The man in jeans, who was exining, swept his gaze past the stands and saw Xu Jingming. He nodded slightly, and so did Xu Jingming. ¡°He¡¯s already a 29-star Radiant Sun! He has a 29-2 win-loss ratio at Radiant Sun. His sword technique is very impressive,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°He should be one of the top few at swordsmanship among those who are live-streaming.¡± ¡°No Divine yers are live-streaming?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°There are, but none of the streaming Divine yers are good at swordsmanship!¡± Li Miaomiao sighed. ¡°There are too few Divine yers these days. There are only 32 Divine yers in China, and there are only three who are live-streaming! If we want to learn swordsmanship, we can only find Radiant Sun ones.¡± Xu Jingming opened the spectator tform and saw his friends who were live-streaming¡ª125 of them were live-streaming. ¡°Quite a number of your friends are live-streaming,¡± Li Miaomiao said in surprise. ¡°Professional diators also need poprity. The more popr one is, the higher the appearance fee,¡± Xu Jingming said. Many of my friends still need to manage themselves even after retirement, and many have participated in variety shows. ¡°There are nearly 1,000 professional diators among my friends list. To only have about 100 live-streaming isn¡¯t much.¡± Xu Jingming scanned the livestreams and saw Shuo. Yang Qingshuo was doing a livestream of a battle. Xu Jingming immediately tapped it and zoomed into the livestream. ¡°This is your good friend, Yang Qingshuo, right?¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise as she looked at him. ¡°How impressive. Those who can reach Radiant Sun on the first day are all top professional diators. 32-star Radiant Sun. Even if he kept winning¡­ he needed to win 31 consecutive matches!¡± ¡°He¡¯s quite impressive.¡± Xu Jingming watched. ... In Yang Qingshuo¡¯s livestream. On the snowy battlefield. ¡°We need to make full use of our advantage. For example, if I¡¯m fast, I should find an opponent who¡¯s alone and defeat them one by one.¡± Yang Qingshuo wore leather armor and held a silver spear. He ran across the snow at lightning speed and went straight for an opponent who had a shield in one hand and a hammer in the other. As he ran, Yang Qingshuo exined. His voice was loud enough for all his audience to hear him. Because he was a 32-star Radiant Sun and had participated in the World Martial Arts Tournament, along with his exnations being quite interesting, Yang Qingshuo¡¯s livestream was quite popr. It had more than 1,000 people watching. The muscr man holding the shield and hammer was tall and stout, but he was slow. He watched helplessly as Yang Qingshuo chased up to him without being able to escape. Swish! Swish! Swish! Yang Qingshuo¡¯s figure was like a ghost as he circled the strong man for a few steps before consecutively thrusting out his spear a few times, producing afterimages. The strong shield and hammer-bearer was also a professional expert, so he carefully raised his shield to protect himself. However, the gap between the two couldn¡¯t be surmounted. The fifth spear afterimage stabbed from the side, scraping the edge of the shield and piercing into the stocky man¡¯s head. The stocky man¡¯s figure then turned ethereal and dissipated. ¡°Beautiful.¡± ¡°He took down a Radiant Sun opponent in a few strikes.¡± ¡°How impressive! 32 wins and 1 loss¡ªwhat a monster! He can carry an entire team alone!¡± ¡°Yang Qingshuo revealed hisbat strength, and hisbat strength has reached 970. The Radiant Sun threshold is 400, so very few Radiant Suns can stop him.¡± The audience eximed in amazement, and people also tipped him enthusiastically. They tipped him with all kinds of gifts. Yang Qingshuo was delighted when he saw this. At the same time, he said, ¡°Inbat, we have to choose our opponent. For example, the opponent from before looked clumsy, but we are agile and fast. We can deliver as many moves as we want, but it¡¯s very difficult for the other party to touch us.¡± ¡°Look, the one in the distance is using dual sabers.¡± Yang Qingshuo stared at his other opponent in the snow. ¡°He probably cultivates Shadow Leopard Evolution like me, but his speed is inferior to mine. His two sabers are shorter than mine, so it¡¯s very easy for us to finish him off. We have to take advantage of the period before the other party¡¯s team gathers together and defeat them one by one. In thete stage of the match, our team will have the numerical advantage and can easily win.¡± Yang Qingshuo quickly ran over. ... Xu Jingming was pleased when he saw this.?Shuo, you¡¯ve found your calling. You can earn money from live-streaming. My friends from all over the world are working hard.?Xu Jingming watched one livestream after another. He wasn¡¯t sure about those who weren¡¯t live-streaming, but all his live-streaming friends were inbat. He had also joined the queue to ¡®fight.¡¯ But as the match was at Divine level, it was a little difficult to make up ten people. ¡°Miaomiao, where are the live-streaming Divine yers?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Here.¡± Li Miaomiao was very knowledgeable about the avable livestreams, so she quickly pinpointed three people. Three of the livestreams had the same scene¡ªin the void of thebat space, there was only a notification: ¡°Seven people are ready¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯s a livestream, but the person isn¡¯t around?¡± Xu Jingmingughed. ¡°You can set the livestream to broadcast thebat space,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Those who have reached Divine by now did so through the preliminaries. This means that their basicbat strength is at least 1200. All of them are monsters. Many World Martial Arts Tournament contestants are unable to attain it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and looked at the livestreams of the three Divine yers. ¡°Panda Zhang Qian, Sharpshooter Wang Yi, Goddess of War Sun Yuting.¡± Xu Jingming read out the three people¡¯s names. They were very famous. Li Miaomiao also said excitedly, ¡°In the past, the World Martial Arts Tournament had always been a stage for men because of the difference in the physiques between men and women. But now that women also have suitable gic evolutionary methods, they no longer suffer any disadvantages physically. A woman became a Divine yer on the first day. Sharpshooter Wang Yi¡­ She was an archery champion at three Olympics and is a monster in the field of archery.¡± ¡°A Divine archer will be very terrifying.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Among cold weapons, archers posed a huge threat. ¡°Goddess of War Sun Yuting was champion of two Women¡¯s World Martial Arts Tournaments. However, the poprity of the women¡¯spetitions is much less than the World Martial Arts Tournament,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Now, she can truly prove herself.¡± ¡°There are also fewer female professional diators than men.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°They suffer from lower poprity and generally have low ie.¡± This was very normal. This was because the World Martial Arts Tournament didn¡¯t restrict women from participating in battles, but women were indeed physically disadvantaged. At the highest levels of the World Martial Arts Tournament, men shined the most. ¡°With the gic evolutionary method, a woman¡¯s physical talent is no less inferior to that of a man.¡± Li Miaomiao pointed and said, ¡°Of the three live-streaming Divine yers, two are female yers. The ratio makes it obvious.¡± ¡°Yeah, what¡¯s that? A pinned livestream?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. Xu Jingming also saw that a livestream on the spectator tform had been pinned. ¡°China¡¯s Official Livestream?¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao saw the name. ¡°Let¡¯s go and take a look.¡± The two of them entered with a tap. Whoosh! As the only livestream pinned on the spectator tform since the virtual world¡¯sunch, arge number of viewers kept pouring in. The viewing stands were infinitely wide¡ªtwo million, five million¡­ More and more people came in. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao also came in; they sat and looked into the distance. ¡°Zoom in.¡± With a light tap, the livestream in the distance zoomed in. Three people sat in front of the podium. ¡°This is China¡¯s official livestream channel.¡± The host was a top host who often hosted official events, Liu Xin. Beside her was a middle-aged man and woman. Liu Xin smiled and said, ¡°Today is the first day of our official livestream. The two people beside me are the head coach of the national martial arts team¡ªHuang Yong¡ªand the female team¡¯s coach, Qin Yiwen.¡± Huang Yong and Qin Yiwen waved their hands. ¡°Hello, everyone.¡± ¡°Our livestream has just begun, but the number of viewers has already exceeded ten million.¡± Liu Xin smiled brilliantly. Just one smile of hers could go viral on the Inte. Mainstream media treated her like a treasure. Therefore, she was made the host of China¡¯s first official livestream in the virtual world. ¡°This is our first broadcast, and the livestream will be following China¡¯s first Divine battle that will shortly begin!¡± Liu Xin said. Chapter 19

Chapter 19: China¡¯s Official Livestream

Trantor: CKtalon As they spoke, the number of viewers in the livestream increased continuously. Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°The virtual world wasunched nine hours ago. Everyone is a little tired, be it from practicing the evolutionary methods or fighting. However, there are many people watching the livestream¡ªthe official livestream exceeded 30 million viewers in such a short timespan.¡± ¡°This is the only pinned live-streaming channel on the spectator tform after all.¡± Xu Jingming also saw the number of viewers constantly jumping. At this moment, in front of thementary tform. The host, Liu Xin, continued, ¡°Based on the information I have, nobody in China has exceeded 40-star Radiant Sun. And Radiant Sun maxes out at 50 stars¡­ Therefore, those who can reach Divine now had to do so through the preliminaries. It means that their basicbat strength is at least 1200!¡± ¡°That¡¯s very difficult,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°From what I know, ordinary professional diators now only have a basicbat strength ranging from 200 to 300. Top professional experts in Division Apetitions generally havebat strength ranging between 500 to 800. Those who can enter the World Martial Arts Tournament generally do not exceed 1,000.¡± ¡°What kind of standard is 1200? That¡¯s the threshold for someone who has the potential to be a martial arts master!¡± Huang Yong smiled. ¡°From my point of view, the 33 Divine yers are either famous professional martial artists, legendary figures from other pugilistic schools, or folk wonders.¡± ¡°Folk wonders?¡± Liu Xin eximed in surprise. ¡°There are many hidden talents among themon folk,¡± Huang Yong said with a smile. ¡°Before my master, Liu Hai, participated in the first World Martial Arts Tournament, who knew he was so powerful?¡± ¡°There are also many female experts,¡± Coach Qin Yiwen said. ¡°Half of humanity consists of men, and the other half are women. Of the ten evolutionary methods now, women also have five evolutionary methods, and their bodies aren¡¯t inferior to those of men. It¡¯s within expectations that¡­ women will take up half of the Divine spots in the future.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also looking forward to the battlefield where experts from different domainspete,¡± Huang Yong said. Liu Xin suddenly said, ¡°The number of viewers in our livestream has exceeded 100 million! At this point, 33 people in China have reached Divine. The first Divine battle already has eight people in line¡ªI believe it won¡¯t take long for it to begin. Before we begin, let¡¯s talk about the Divine experts participating.¡± ¡°First, it¡¯s the three people who have started livestreams: Panda Zhang Qian, Goddess of War Sun Yuting, and Sharpshooter Wang Yi,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°Coach Huang Yong must be very familiar with Zhang Qian.¡± ¡°For Panda, or Old Zhang as I call him, he¡¯s the number one influencer in the martial arts circles.¡± Coach Huang Yong smiled and said, ¡°He previously had more than 50 million fans on the Inte. People call him ¡®martial arts kaleidoscope.¡¯ His ¡®Tri-Point Double-Edged Halberd¡¯ is definitely at the level of a martial arts master.¡± The female team coach, Qin Yiwen, said, ¡°Many people have doubted his strength on the Inte because he has never participated in the World Martial Arts Tournament. However, he has proven himself by reaching Divine on the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch.¡± ¡°Many people find it unbelievable that an influencer in the field ofbat can reach Divine before so many professional diators, but Zhang Qian did it,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to his performance in this Divine match.¡± In the stands, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao also noticed the poprity of the livestream. ¡°The audience numbers have exceeded 160 million.¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°That¡¯s insane speed,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°News spreads by word of mouth. Once the battle begins, more people will enter. After all, it¡¯s the first Divine battle in China,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Xu Jingming looked at Li Miaomiao and smiled. ¡°Miaomiao, I¡¯m also in the queue for this first Divine battle.¡± Li Miaomiao was taken aback. ¡°Divine battle? Jingming, you¡¯re in the queue too?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°You¡¯re one of the eight?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Jingming, can I take a look at your personalbat strength interface? Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t spread it.¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes lit up. Xu Jingming tapped his finger, and the information appeared. yer: Xu Jingming Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Intermediate 20%) (735 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 115 Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 2 75%), Footwork (Lv. 2 16%), Shield Technique (Lv. 2 62%) Basic Combat Strength: 1380 Combat Bonus: 20% Combat Strength: 1656 ¡°Wow¡­¡± Li Miaomiao turned extremely excited as if she had seen a pile of jewels. ¡°It¡¯s only the first day, yet your evolutionary method has reached the intermediate level? Your basicbat strength is 1380, which is a lot higher than the Divine preliminaries¡¯ requirement of 1200. Even a tiny fraction of yours is much higher than mine.¡± ¡°A 20% boost in actualbat? What the hell? My actualbat boost is 0%.¡± Li Miaomiao stared at the interface and then looked up at Xu Jingming. ¡°Jingming, I¡¯ve watched so many livestreams, and many streamers have disclosed theirbat strength interface. This is the most exaggerated one.¡± ¡°There are still stronger ones. After all, there are 33 people who reached Divine on the first day,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯re going to be famous! When the battle starts, the ten of you will definitely receive a lot of attention and fans,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I knew¡­ that your future would be a thousand times better than in the past, but I never expected it to arrive so quickly. This is only the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch! It¡¯s only been nine hours!¡± On thementator stage, the female coach, Qin Yiwen, said, ¡°In amon environment where cold weapons are used, sharpshooters will pose a huge threat. I believe everyone will see Sharpshooter Wang Yi¡¯s performanceter.¡± ¡°Other than Panda Zhang Qian, Sharpshooter Wang Yi, and Goddess of War Sun Yuting, Coach Huang and I also know of two Divine experts participating. They are ¡®Bizarro Twin Sabers¡¯ Master Dong Xu and ¡®Miao de Heroine¡¯ Lian Shuang,¡± Qin Yiwen said with a smile. ¡°I heard from my friends, and Senior Brother Dong Xu personally gave me this scoop,¡± Coach Huang said with a smile. ¡°Senior Brother Dong Xu is already past 50 this year, and he is a martial arts master of the older generation. He also got the bronze medal at the 11th World Martial Arts Tournament. He produces endless changes with his Bizarro Twin Sabers, and many world experts were defeated by his twin swords.¡± ¡°Miao de Heroine Lian Shuang is also our national female team¡¯s coach,¡± Qin Yiwen said. ¡°Many male team members have asked her about the usage of the Miao de,¡± Huang Yong said with a smile. ¡°To reach Divine on the first day has also proven her strength.¡± ¡°Nine Divine experts are ready!¡± Liu Xin suddenly said excitedly. ¡°We are approaching this monumental moment. We are only one person short of ten; this Divine battle will begin at any time.¡± The number of viewers in the livestream was also rising continuously, having exceeded 220 million. Suddenly, Liu Xin, Coach Huang, and Qin Yiwen became excited. ¡°All ten are in!¡± Liu Xin¡¯s voice rang out. ¡°The first battle between Divines is about to begin!¡± Xu Jingming¡ªwho was sitting in the stands¡ªalso received a notification: ¡®All ten people are ready; the battle is about to begin! Xu Jingming, please prepare your weapons and equipment.¡¯ ¡°Miaomiao, the battle has begun. I¡¯m going over,¡± Xu Jingming said to his girlfriend. ¡°Go, go,¡± Li Miaomiao urged excitedly. Xu Jingming disappeared with a whoosh. ¡°Dad, Mom, hurry over.¡± Li Miaomiao immediately contacted them. ¡°Uncle, Auntie, Grandpa! Jingming is participating in our country¡¯s first Divine match. Join China¡¯s Official Livestream channel immediately.¡± ¡°Second Aunt, Third Aunt, Fourth Aunt, Uncle, quickly join the official livestream.¡± ¡°Old ssmates, the first Divine battle is beginning. Are you watching?¡± ¡°Sister Kong, Xiaozeng, help me forward the news. Get people to join the official livestream channel.¡± Li Miaomiao kept summoning her friends in excitement. ¡°Your mother and I were already here.¡± Li Chen¡¯an and his wife came to their daughter¡¯s side. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Hong, his wife, and Grandpa Xu arrived. Mrs. Xu said immediately, ¡°You said that Jingming will be participating in the first Divine battle?¡± ¡°Look up ahead. It¡¯s starting.¡± Li Miaomiao pointed at thementary tform in front of her. ... On the curvedmentary tform, host Liu Xin,mentator Huang Yong, andmentator Qin Yi were all looking at thebat space that had appeared. In thebat space, there were five people on the left and five on the right. They had already started choosing their weapons. ¡°All ten Divine experts have appeared. The team on the left consists of ¡®Hercules¡¯ Gao Chong, ¡®Bloody Ax¡¯ Wang Qiao, ¡®Miao de Heroine¡¯ Lian Shuang, ¡®Goddess of War¡¯ Sun Yuting, and a 97-year-old senior named Liu Jianfeng. I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve heard of this senior in the martial arts circle.¡± Liu Xin was a little surprised. She could only see everyone¡¯s name and age, but she didn¡¯t know anything else. Of these five, the other four were famous; only Liu Jianfeng was unknown. Huang Yong and Qin Yiwen¡ªthe two national team coaches¡ªalso revealed puzzled looks. The two of them knew many people in the industry, but they had never heard of this name. ¡°It¡¯s impressive that a 97-year-old senior can be a Divine yer on the first day,¡± Huang Yong said. Liu Xin continued, ¡°The five people on the right are Sharpshooter Wang Yi, Spear Demon Xu Jingming, Legendary Boxer King Wu Sai, Bizarro Twin Sabers Master Dong Xu, and Panda Zhang Qian, who we are all familiar with.¡± Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Drizzling Town, Divine Battle

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming tapped into thebat space and saw his four otherpanions; his five opponents were standing opposite him a distance away. ¡°Little Xu.¡± A short-haired, middle-aged man smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Senior Brother Dong,¡± Xu Jingming greeted politely. The middle-aged man in front of him was ¡®Bizarro Twin Sabers¡¯ Master Dong Xu. He was also Liu Hai¡¯s disciple, but he was much older than Xu Jingming. ¡°Our team sure has a nice mix. Brother Dong Xu and Jingming, the two of you are veterans of the martial arts arena.¡± The chubby Panda Zhang Qian was the number one influencer in the martial arts industry and had a lot of connections. ¡°Wu Sai is a world-ss boxing champion of two sses. As for Wang Yi, she doesn¡¯t need mentioning¡ªthe goddess of current-day archery.¡± ¡°Hello, everyone.¡± Wang Yi smiled; she was a woman of few words. ¡°I¡¯ve never fought in martial arts before, so please forgive me.¡± Boxer King Wu Sai was very muscr, and he spoke with a smile. ¡°We boxers use dual shields because it¡¯s easier to pick up. When the timees, I¡¯ll be the vanguard to fend off the other party¡¯s attacks.¡± ¡°I use a tri-point double-edged halberd,¡± Zhang Qian said. ¡°I also use concealed projectiles.¡± ¡°Dual sabers and concealed projectiles,¡± Master Dong Xu said. ¡°A spear and dual shield,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Bow and arrow,¡± Wang Yi said. Panda Zhang Qian was delighted when he heard that. ¡°Very good. Jingming and Wu Sai both use shields, so our team¡¯s defense is much stronger. After all, the other party has Hercules Gao Chong.¡± Gao Chong!?Xu Jingming, Dong Xu, Wang Yi, and Wu Sai all turned solemn. Of the five people in front of them, who caught their attention the most was Hercules Gao Chong because he had obtained first ce in the World Martial Arts Tournament! The Martial Arts Alliance had given him the title of ¡®Hercules.¡¯ ¡°Please have one team member choose a weapon and equipment.¡± The virtual game voice sounded. ¡°Equipment selection is done in alternating order,¡± Panda Zhang Qian exined. ¡°One person on our side will choose before two people on their side chooses. Following that, two people on our side will choose, and the other side will have two choose. Finally, two people on our side will choose before a single person on their side chooses¡­ This is because both parties can see each other¡¯s weapons and equipment, so they can choose targeted weapons and equipment.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be the first to choose. I only know how to use dual shields.¡± Boxer King Wu Sai quickly donned armor and held two shields. ... The number of viewers in China¡¯s official livestream rapidly increased as thepetition began. ¡°There¡¯s already 380 million people, and it¡¯s still rising. There are so many people,¡± Xu Hong eximed in surprise. ¡°Both parties are choosing their weapons and equipment,¡± Liu Xin said from thementator tform. ¡°Wu Sai is a world-ss boxing champion of two sses. He¡¯s famous for his footwork and evasion, as well as his heavy punches. He chose dual shields! On the other side are ¡®Hercules¡¯ Gao Chong and ¡®Bloody Ax¡¯ Wang Qiao, who have both selected their weapons and equipment.¡± ¡°Gao Chong chose heavy armor; it¡¯s estimated to weigh at least 300 kilograms.¡± Head Coach Huang Yong sighed in surprise. ¡°Even in the virtual world with everyone¡¯s bodies having evolved, wearing 300 kilograms of heavy armor still isn¡¯t a small burden.¡± ¡°Gao Chong is the world champion of the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament! He is famous for his extraordinary strength. From his physique that has be even more muscr than in reality, he should¡¯ve practiced Giant Bear Evolution¡ªwhich is known for its strength. His strength should¡¯ve reached an even more terrifying level,¡± Qin Yiwen eximed in surprise. ¡°Moreover, with his spearmanship, the threat he poses is very high.¡± ¡°Bloody Ax Wang Qiao first appeared in the 12th World Martial Arts Tournament, and he came in second at the 15th World Martial Arts Tournament,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°Thest contestant, the 97-year-old senior¡ªLiu Jianfeng¡ªchose a sword. Of the ten, he¡¯s the only one who chose a sword. Goddess of War, Sun Yuting, has decided on a shield and swordbination. In meleebat with cold weapons, just having a single-handed sword puts one at a disadvantage.¡± Liu Xin was surprised, but she immediately said, ¡°Alright, the five people on both sides have finished choosing their weapons and equipment. Coaches, any bets on which side will win?¡± ¡°The team on the left,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°Goddess of War Sun Yuting and Bloody Ax Wang Qiao both use shields and weapons, making them suitable for direct frontal attacks. There¡¯s also Hercules Huang Chong¡¯s frontal charge! Liu Jianfeng and Miao de Heroine Lian Shuang are speedy and can carry out sneak attacks and assassinations. Of course, the most important thing is¡­ I think highly of Huang Chong!¡± ¡°I¡¯m optimistic about the team on the right because it has our Sharpshooter. She¡¯s the only sharpshooter out of the ten,¡± Qin Yiwen said. ¡°Boxer King Wu Sai and Spear Demon Xu Jingming both use dual shields. Xu Jingming had also used dual shields in the World Martial Arts Tournament.¡± ¡°His dual shield techniques were imparted to him by his master, Liu Hai, after he joined the national team. He is very talented in shield techniques and has also used his dual shields to defeat his opponents in the World Martial Arts Tournament. He¡¯s still very skilled,¡± Huang Yong added. ¡°The two shield-bearers can protect Sharpshooter, allowing her to freely unleash hellfire,¡± Qin Yiwen said. ¡°I¡¯m optimistic about the right team¡¯s chances in this battle.¡± ... ¡°All the best, Jingming,¡± Grandpa Xu shouted excitedly. ¡°They always praise Gao Chong, but they don¡¯t talk about Jingming,¡± Mrs. Xu said. ¡°Of these ten, Gao Chong is probably the strongest,¡± Mr. Xu said. Being an industry insider, hemented, ¡°He did very well in thepetition back then. When otherspete, they need to use all kinds of wit, but he just runs rampant in the match without hiding at all! He literally charged his way to world champion. When Gao Chong retired, his master¡ªLiu Haimented that when it came to spear dominance in China¡¯s martial arts circle¡­ Gao Chong is number one!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t toot the horn of the enemy!¡± Grandpa Xu red at him. ¡°It hasn¡¯t even started, and you¡¯re already cowering? In apetition, there¡¯s only one thing¡ªfight!¡± Xu Hong immediately smiled obsequiously. ¡°Dad, you¡¯re right. Jingming has the ability to be world champion after his leg recovers. At the very least, he can equal Gao Chong.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Grandpa Xu looked at thebat space. ¡°I¡¯m most curious about that old guy named Liu Jianfeng. He¡¯s 97 years old, and he reached Divine on the first day.¡± ¡°Uncle, do you know this Senior Liu Jianfeng?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I¡¯ve traveled the world and visited all the schools domestically, but I really don¡¯t know him,¡± Xu Hong said. ¡°However, his surname is Liu¡­ Jingming¡¯s master is Liu Hai, and in his hometown, every member of the Liu family in Jibeicang County practices martial arts. Many also have the surname ¡®Liu.''¡± ¡°The battle has begun!¡± Li Miaomiao looked at thebat space. ¡°China¡¯s first Divine battle in the virtual world begins,¡± Liu Xin said loudly. ¡°The battle map for this match is the town map.¡± ******* It was drizzling in an ancient town. The ten people were scattered around the town. Xu Jingming wore dark-red light body armor, held a spear, and had a pair of shields on his back. He appeared on the second floor of a restaurant. ¡°Miao de Heroine Lian Shuang and Senior Liu Jianfeng should be good at assassination. We have to rendezvous and protect our sharpshooter,¡± Zhang Qian said through the team chat. ¡°Of course, Brother Dong Xu can act alone.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The five members of the team didn¡¯t have any objections. Through the map, they knew their teammates¡¯ locations. Swoosh.? Xu Jingming went down the stairs of the restaurant and exited from the back door. The rain fell on his face like strands of silk, refreshing him. Xu Jingming stuck to the wall and carefully walked forward, his ears carefully listening for any movements. Meanwhile, the thin Master Dong Xu¡ªwho practiced Shadow Leopard Evolution¡ªwore leather armor and moved like a ghost. He held two sabers as he traversed the alleys in search of prey. ... The other team¡¯s five members had already reached a consensus. ¡°Senior Brother Wang Qiao, Sun Yuting, you guys rendezvous with me first. Lian Shuang and Grandpa Liu Jianfeng, you can move about freely. It¡¯s best if you can kill the sharpshooter at the start of the battle,¡± Hercules Gao Chong said through the team chat. ¡°The battle has just begun, so everyone is scattered across the town. It¡¯s the best chance for me to assassinate the sharpshooter.¡± Miao de Heroine Lian Shuang¡¯s figure turned blurry as she whooshed up to the roof. She then walked carefully and searched for her target from above. Liu Jianfeng was thin like a monkey. He hung his sword at his waist, and in a few turns, disappeared from sight. ¡°What speed!¡± In the livestream, Liu Xin, Huang Yong, and Qin Yiwen had all noticed Liu Jianfeng. Huang Yong even said, ¡°Among the members of both teams¡ªDong Xu, Lian Shuang, and Grandpa Liu Jianfeng are probably good at movement speed, but it¡¯s obvious that¡­ Grandpa Liu Jianfeng is the fastest and most agile.¡± Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Grandpa Liu Jianfeng traversed the town and asionally stopped to take a look. Once he made a move, he would appear in the distance before disappearing into an alley with a few steps. Liu Jianfeng suddenly stopped, his ears twitching, and he carefully walked to a room in an inn. He quietly watched from the window and saw a figure walking carefully not far away¡ªit was Xu Jingming. ¡°Grandpa Liu Jianfeng has discovered Spear Demon Xu Jingming!¡± Huang Yong shouted immediately.. ¡°Xu Jingming hasn¡¯t sensed it yet. He¡¯s in danger!¡± Chapter 21

Chapter 21: Xu Jingming and Liu Jianfeng

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Grandpa Liu Jianfeng is about to make a move on Jingming.¡± In the livestream stands, Mrs. Xu became nervous. ¡°Can Jingming block his sneak attack?¡± ¡°A sneak attack requires an element of surprise,¡± Xu Hong said seriously. ¡°Liu Jianfeng walks silently and is extremely fast. Once he makes a move¡­ Jingming might not be able to react in time if he discovers it toote, and he will be killed with a single strike. This is what makes assassins a force to be reckoned with.¡± ¡°Won¡¯t that make him the first person to be eliminated?¡± Mrs. Xu was worried. ¡°But as long as he can discover him, there¡¯s nothing to worry about,¡± Xu Hong said. ¡°Uncle, will Jingming discover him?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I don¡¯t know. It¡¯s hard to say when both sides are Divine experts,¡± Xu Hong said as he stared at the screen. Countless viewers in the livestream were watching the battle that was about to begin. ... Xu Jingming held the spear in his right hand and looked around, listening attentively. He carefully but rapidly walked down the alley. He was wearing light body armor and had a shield on his back; this inevitably produced some faint sounds while walking. If it were people wearing soft leather armor and had practiced Shadow Leopard Evolution or Fantasy Cat Evolution, the sound they produced while walking was virtually negligible. He didn¡¯t know that at this moment, a thin elder¡ªLiu Jianfeng¡ªwas hiding in the alley in front of him. Liu Jianfeng crouched there silently and only used the corner of his eye to keep tabs on Xu Jingming. His breathing was so weak that it was almost non-existent, and the world seemed to have fallen silent. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t notice him and continued walking. When the two were about 30 feet away from each other, Liu Jianfeng narrowed his eyes. Boom! In an instant, his entire body was like a bolt of lightning as he swooped down from above the alley. Xu Jingming looked up and saw a sword sh in front of him. The moment he looked up, the spear in his right hand was instinctively swung upward. The spear produced blurry afterimages at an equally terrifying speed! ng. The sword beam spun and struck Xu Jingming¡¯s spear. Leveraging on the recoil, the thin monkey-like figure stepped on the alley wall and leaped to the rooftop of the alley, disappearing. He fled after failing to deliver a sessful strike. Holy sh*t!?Xu Jingming¡¯s forehead was covered in cold sweat.?There was no sign at all. I only felt the airwaves when he attacked. I almost failed to block his strike and nearly died.? Be it the sparring partners in the martial arts arena or the preliminaries, they were virtual opponents. This was Xu Jingming¡¯s first time fighting real experts in the virtual world. As for the martial artspetition in reality, it was also an open one-on-one battle in the arena! This was the first time Xu Jingming had experienced being assassinated by an expert. Walking on the edge of life and death made Xu Jingming¡¯s scalp tingle.?Thankfully, I often practice Shadowless Thrust and am able to exert strength quickly enough. I survived that cmity. Far away. The thin old man, Liu Jianfeng, also had a smile in his eyes.?Quite an impressive kid. He actually managed to react to my sneak attack from 30 feet away. ... This was the first sh between experts in the Divine battle, and it caused China¡¯s official livestream to boil over. ¡°Beautiful!¡± Huang Yong eximed in surprise. ¡°Nice assassination attempt and nice blocking!¡± Qin Yiwen¡¯s eyes lit up. Liu Xin waved her hand with a tap. In the livestream¡¯sbat space, high up in the air, the battle from before was reyed in slow motion. ¡°Look! When Grandpa Liu Jianfeng was hiding, he was like a piece of dead wood. There was no movement, and Xu Jingming didn¡¯t detect him. When he was close, Grandpa Liu Jianfeng made a move.¡± Huang Yong pointed at the projection. In the slow-motion footage, Liu Jianfeng lunged forward like a sword being thrust out. ¡°Xu Jingming only sensed it when he attacked.¡± Huang Yong pointed at the projection again. ¡°The moment he looked up, the sword in Liu Jianfeng¡¯s hand was only about ten feet away from him. It was too close. At the speed of this strike, it would¡¯ve stabbed Xu Jingming in about 0.06 seconds.¡± ¡°Although the limits of human reaction time have decreased after cultivating the evolutionary methods,¡± Huang Yong said, ¡°physical movements still require time. Upon closer examination, Xu Jingming exerted strength with one hand holding the spear and thrust out his spear, so fast that the spear¡¯s afterimages turned blurry. This was an instantaneous burst of force¡ªit was as fast as lightning! Even so, he didn¡¯t have the time to block this strike. He aimed his spear straight for Grandpa Liu Jianfeng¡¯s body.¡± ¡°Right,¡± Qin Yiwen said. ¡°If Grandpa Liu Jianfeng were to continue his swoop, the spear would¡¯ve prated his body first! Grandpa Liu changed moves extremely quickly as he swung his sword down. Just this spin of his sword¡­ is also as fast as lightning. It¡¯s said that swords are fast, but to be this fast is quite impressive. When the strikended on the spear shaft, he instantly leveraged on the recoil force and tapped his foot on the wall to escape.¡± Qin Yiwen sighed in amazement. ¡°From the time he made a move to the time he disappeared, the entire process took 0.68 seconds¡ªnot even a second. Simply amazing! In the past World Martial Arts Tournaments, nothing was as detailed as this exchange!¡± ¡°I have to admit that Grandpa Liu Jianfeng is terrifying! Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship is also terrifying¡ªas expected of Spear Demon. This old-young duo has given us a visual feast at the apex!¡± Huang Yong was extremely impressed. The deeper one was in the martial arts circles, the more such a sh intoxicated them. Wasn¡¯t this a thousand times more exciting than in any movie? The audience in the livestream¡¯s stands boiled over. ¡°Is this something that a human can do?¡± ¡°If I were Xu Jingming, I wouldn¡¯t have noticed it at all. Even if I looked up and saw him, I wouldn¡¯t have had the time to use my spear.¡± ¡°It was only an instant. How did he strike so quickly?¡± ¡°Let me educate you on some general knowledge: Spear Demon Xu Jingming¡¯s world-famous ultimate move is called ¡®Shadowless Thrust.¡¯ He is famous for his quick draw.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming strikes quickly while Grandpa Liu Jianfeng is capable of changing moves quickly. The moment Xu Jingming struck out, he changed the attack he was using with his sword.¡± ¡°The sh between the two was truly impressive.¡± ¡°It only took 0.68 seconds from the time Grandpa Liu Jianfeng attempted the assassination to his escape and disappearance! Is this even considered human?¡± ¡°This is a god!¡± ¡°This is what a Divine battle is?¡± ¡°Daddy, Mommy, I¡¯m scared!¡± In thements section of the livestream, countless messages kept pouring in. Liu Xin felt her blood pump with passion and zeal. ¡°This is a Divine battle, and this is only the first sh in this Divine match.¡± The number of viewers in the livestream was also rapidly rising. It had reached 500 million¡ªan unimaginable number of viewers. ¡°Beautiful.¡± ¡°Beautiful spearmanship.¡± Grandpa Xu Guishun, Xu Hong and his wife, and Li Miaomiao had been holding their breaths nervously. They only became excited when the sh was over, and their blood boiled when they heard the two national team coaches¡¯ exnations. ¡°Jingming¡¯s spearmanship is really beautiful. I can see it with my eyes, but I can¡¯t master it with my body.¡± Grandpa Xu Guishun sighed. ¡°One is good at assassination, and the other is good at counterattacking. I was the one who taught Jingming the One-Inch Punch, but I¡¯m inferior to him now.¡± Xu Hong sighed in surprise and smiled. ¡°How many people in the world can practice the One-Inch Punch to this extent? My son¡ªhe¡¯s awesome!¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes lit up as well. ¡°How impressive.¡± She practiced swordsmanship and felt that Liu Jianfeng¡¯s sword techniques were even more terrifying than the national team¡¯s expert, Cong Yao. However, her beau still managed to force the senior into a retreat. Li Chen¡¯an and his wife also nodded in satisfaction at their prospective son-inw¡¯s battle scene, their smiles subconsciously turning brighter. ****** In the drizzling town. Sharpshooter Wang Yi was on the roof of a restaurant, and she was half-squatting as she carefully observed the area. This restaurant wasn¡¯t the highest building, but it gave her a good field of vision. The angled roof in front and behind the restaurant gave her the perfect cover as well. ¡°I¡¯m here,¡± said Xu Jingming via team chat when he arrived at the restaurant¡¯s backyard. ¡°I¡¯ll keep an eye on the street in front of the restaurant.¡± Wu Sai hid in a house opposite the restaurant, allowing him to monitor arge area on the street in front of the restaurant. ¡°Jingming and Wu Sai, protect our Sharpshooter. I¡¯ll be there in a minute,¡± Zhang Qian said through the team chat. ¡°I¡¯m fat, so I¡¯m a little slow. Please forgive me.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll patrol the area 200 meters from Sharpshooter.¡± Bizarro Twin Sabers Master Dong Xu also silently patrolled the area. At this moment, an agile figure shed past a roof not far away.. When Bizarro Twin Sabers Master Dong Xu saw the person, he immediately alerted the team. ¡°I¡¯ve discovered Miao de Heroine Lian Shuang!¡± Chapter 22

Chapter 22: Fatal Shot

Trantor: CKtalon The agile figure shed past, and out of the corner of her eye, she saw Bizarro Twin Sabers Master Dong Xu walking along the wall. ¡°Senior Liu Jianfeng, cooperate with me and finish off Bizarro Twin Sabers Dong Xu.¡± Lian Shuang¡¯s figure shed, and she jumped off the roof and quickly rushed at Dong Xu. Dong Xu stood still, his hands empty. He had already put away his two sabers and was watching Lian Shuang charge over. The corners of Lian Shuang¡¯s mouth curled up slightly as she sneered. Her figure blinked and constantly changed directions. She was like an agile cat that arrived in front of Dong Xu in a few blinks. Swish! Swish! Swish!? Dong Xu waved his hand, and three streams of light shot out. Two of the streams missed, and one of the streams was blocked by Lian Shuang¡¯s Miao de. ¡°I knew you had concealed projectiles.¡± Lian Shuang blocked the flying dagger and arrived in front of Dong Xu. She held the Miao de with both hands and cleaved down! Dong Xu also instantly held a saber in each hand and charged forward. ng! ng! ng!! The Miao de was 1.6 meters long, and when Lian Shuang brandished it with extreme ferocity, it was as if she was surrounded by a silver stream! Just touching her would result in the culling of arms and legs. But with Master Dong Xu¡¯s use of his two sabers, he blocked the attack wlessly as he tried to close the distance. Lian Shuang needed to maintain a distance of about two meters, which was more suitable for her Miao de. Meanwhile, Master Dong Xu needed the distance to be closer. The footwork of both parties changed as they shed with each other, and saber beams flew everywhere. Elsewhere, Grandpa Liu Jianfeng was rushing over rapidly. He was only two alleys away, and his straight-line distance from the battle was less than 100 meters. And about 200 meters away, Sharpshooter Wang Yi only needed to move a few steps on the restaurant¡¯s roof to see the fight in the alley. She sensed the rain and the wind. Her body was hidden under the roof, and only her eyes were slightly exposed. She watched the battle in the distance and calcted Lian Shuang¡¯s movement. Then, she slowly drew the bow and nocked the arrow. Suddenly¡ªshe straightened her body and shot out an arrow! High-pressure shockwaves appeared wherever the arrow passed! ng! ng! ng!? Dong Xu closed in maniacally, but Lian Shuang kept retreating and maintaining her distance. She repeatedly shed out with the Miao de in her hand, threatening Dong Xu. ¡°Huh?¡± Lian Shuang suddenly sensed that something was amiss and turned her head. A blurry shadow attacked from more than ten meters away! Lian Shuang instinctively moved. She was very fast and agile, but that blurry shadow was terrifyingly fast! Boom!? Even though she barely moved, the blurry shadow still prated her left chest. Then, the shadow crashed into the stone ground a distance away, producing a deep pit. Only some of the arrow shaft fragments in the crater betrayed its original self as an arrow! Lian Shuang looked up into the distance and vaguely saw a woman holding a bow and arrow before she vanished. It¡¯s her, Sharpshooter Wang Yi!?Lian Shuang realized what was happening as her figure turned ethereal and dissipated from the town! Miao de Heroine Lian Shuang was the first to be killed¡ªshe died from Sharpshooter Wang Yi¡¯s arrow! ... In China¡¯s official livestream channel. Liu Xin immediately waved her hand and tapped. The lethal arrow¡¯s journey was reyed above thebat space. The arrow tore through the air, splitting the air like water as it prated the curtain of drizzling rain at terrifying speeds! Lian Shuang and Master Dong Xu¡¯s fight appeared infinitely slow inparison. Lian Shuang only sensed the arrow when it was about ten meters away from her. She slowly looked up to see the arrow, but it was toote! At that speed, the arrow traversed the distance of ten meters in the time Lian Shuang took to twist her body slightly. It prated her left chest, killing her. Then, the arrow stabbed into a stone b in the distance, piercing through it and producing a deep crater. The shaft shattered, and the arrowhead stabbed into the mud. This shot was beautiful and terrifying! ¡°What a beautiful shot!¡± Qin Yiwen pointed excitedly. ¡°From the data, this arrow reached a maximum speed of 432 meters per second; it¡¯s an arrow traveling at supersonic speeds. However, the distance between the restaurant and the battleground is about 200 meters. The arrow flew in the air for about half a second. During this half-second, Lian Shuang didn¡¯t stop moving! It¡¯s drizzling, and there¡¯s a slight breeze! Wang Yipletely took into ount the weather and even predicted Lian Shuang¡¯s movement for the next half-second. She only released that arrow when she was confident.¡± ¡°It was toote by the time Lian Shuang saw the arrow,¡± Qin Yiwen eximed in surprise. ¡°The period from the moment she saw the arrow until it hit her was too short. It¡¯s even more terrifying than Senior Liu Jianfeng¡¯s attempted assassination. Lian Shuang had great reflexes to move even a tiny bit.¡± Huang Yong shook his head and said, ¡°There¡¯s a saying in ancient times: it¡¯s easy to dodge a spear in the open, but it¡¯s difficult to defend against a concealed arrow. The hardest thing to defend against is a concealed arrow¡­ If it was an arrow shot in front of her, with a distance of 200 meters and a time of 0.5 seconds, Lian Shuang and the other Divine experts would have plenty of time to dodge it. She could even dodge an arrow at a distance of 50 meters! However, a distance of ten meters is just too close.¡± ¡°A concealed arrow is difficult to defend against because one¡¯s body won¡¯t be able to dodge it upon discovery.¡± Qin Yiwen nodded. ¡°In ancient times, many famous generals died from concealed and sneak arrows. However, very few were killed head-on by an arrow.¡± ¡°The reason why this arrow seeded was firstly due to Sharpshooter Wang Yi, and secondly, Lian Shuang wore soft leather armor with weak defense. The leather armor is only three to five kilograms in weight. If it were light armor weighing 50 kilograms or heavy armor weighing 200 kilograms, it would be impossible for the arrow toplete a fatal piercing through the armor in one strike.¡± ¡°Light body armor can block arrows and swords. Heavy armor not only protects against arrows and swords but also protects against ax cleaves and spear stabs. Perhaps only smashing them with heavy weapons will work.¡± Huang Yong smiled. ¡°Of course, in-game, all yers have amon weakness¡ªthe head.¡± Qin Yiwen added, ¡°For sharpshooters, it¡¯s very difficult toplete a headshot on a fast-moving target.¡± ... The livestream carried out thementary. In the small town, this Divine battle became even more intense. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Hercules Gao Chong, Bloody Ax Wang Qiao, and Goddess of War Sun Yuting were advancing together. ¡°Lian Shuang has been killed,¡± Sun Yuting said seriously. ¡°She died from the sharpshooter¡¯s arrow!¡± ¡°The greatest threat the team opposite us poses is the archer.¡± Hercules Gao Chong¡¯s eyes were filled with fighting spirit. He was 2.19 meters tall and had iparably thick arms, making him resemble an upright bear. Of course, this was also a result of his body transformation after practicing Giant Bear Evolution. In reality, he was only 1.98 meters tall, so the pressure he exuded wasn¡¯t as terrifying as it was now. Gao Chong wore heavy armor and held a thick spear. He looked at Bloody Ax Wang Qiao and Sun Yuting beside him and said, ¡°The other party was in that restaurant previously. All we need to do is charge over. The three of us will pay attention to our surroundings and be careful of her concealed arrows.¡± Bloody Ax Wang Qiao nodded. Sun Yuting also trusted her teammates. Her teammate, Gao Chong, had taken first ce in the World Martial Arts Tournament! Bloody Ax Wang Qiao had also taken second ce in the World Martial Arts Tournament. She herself had been first in two female tournaments. The three of them were very experienced and were good at directbat! ¡°They didn¡¯t move far away, so they should still be in the restaurant area. I¡¯ll keep an eye on that area!¡± Liu Jianfeng said in the team chat. ¡°Grandpa, help me monitor the area. We¡¯ll storm through them head-on,¡± Gao Chong said. Of the three of them, Bloody Ax Wang Qiao walked on the left of the team with a shield in one hand and an ax in the other. Goddess of War Sun Yuting walked on the right of the team with a shield in one hand and a sword in the other. Gao Chong walked in the middle of the team, holding a huge spear. The three of them quickly charged toward the restaurant. ... At an inn not far from the restaurant, Sharpshooter Wang Yi was upstairs. Xu Jingming and Panda Zhang Qian were also defending her upstairs. Wu Sai was monitoring the area downstairs. Master Dong Xu was carefully guarding the street intersection. ¡°Gao Chong and the other two are charging straight at us,¡± Wang Yi said with a frown. ¡°They¡¯re very fast! They¡¯re wearing armor, and Sun Yuting and Wang Qiao are holding shields.¡± ¡°Girl, are you confident?¡± Panda Zhang Qian looked out the window and asked. ¡°Heavy armor and a shield. The three of them are very experienced.¡± Wang Yi shook her head. ¡°I need them close, best if they are within 50 meters¡­ I have to find a chance to strike at their head up close.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t let them enter the inn. It¡¯s best if we fight them in an open area and give Sister Wang Yi a chance to fire,¡± Zhang Qian said. ¡°Of the three people, Hercules Gao Chong is the hardest to deal with. Who¡¯s going to stop him?¡± ¡°I¡¯m good at strength and have dual shields. I¡¯ll block him,¡± Boxer King Wu Sai said in the team chat. ¡°I¡¯ll fight them head-on. Panda, act ording to the situation,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s decided.¡± Panda Zhang Qian nodded. At this moment, the three enemies had already arrived at the street in front of the inn. Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce!

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°I¡¯m certain that there¡¯s someone on the second floor of the inn on the left!¡± Liu Jianfeng¡¯s voice sounded in the team chat. ¡°But you have to be careful. I still haven¡¯t found Bizarro Twin Sabers Dong Xu. He might carry out a sneak attack at any time.¡± ¡°That inn it is!¡± Hercules Gao Chong ran withrge strides, and every step he took caused the stone pavement to tremble. If what he was previously doing was called running, then he was charging now! Bloody Ax Wang Qiao and Goddess of War Sun Yuting also charged with their shields, heading straight for the inn. ¡°Gao Chong, let me see how capable you are.¡± A stocky man wearing heavy armor, Wu Sai, appeared on the street with two shields in hand. At this moment, Xu Jingming appeared on Wu Sai¡¯s left. He also held a shield in each hand, but his two shields were clearly smaller than those of thetter. They were only 60 centimeters in diameter, and he was wearing light armor. As for the spear, it was split in half and carried on his back. Once Gao Chong started fighting, he became fierce and violent! Back in the World Martial Arts Tournament, he fought his first match to thest match with such rampancy until he became world champion. That was only in reality. Now, in the virtual world¡¯s fight, he let himself go even more. ¡°Nothing but fodder!¡± Gao Chong charged forward and swung his spear at Wu Sai! This strike was like a gxy crashing down from the sky; it possessed extreme momentum. Wu Sai raised his dual shields. He was used to keeping his hands tight to his chest in defense from his years of boxing. At this moment, he believed that with dual shields in hand, he could withstand any attack of his opponent. Boom! This strike was pandemonic¡ªeven earth-shattering. It struck the shield with great might. Wu Sai felt the impact through the shield, sending him flying uncontrobly. He found it unbelievable. ¡°What the hell?¡± In martial arts and weaponbat, his actualbat bonus is 0%, right??Xu Jingming was dumbfounded when he saw this. This legendary boxing champion definitely had very high control over his body. His boxing and shield techniques shared simrities, and his basicbat strength was at least 1200 on paper. However, his actualbat experience when it came to weapons was terrible. ¡°How can you withstand the might of a spear thrust while wearing armor that weighs hundreds of kilograms?¡± Panda Zhang Qian¡ªwho was hiding in a residence and preparing tounch a sneak attack¡ªcould only immediately charge out. With a shy move, his tri-point, double-edged halberd immediately blocked Gao Chong, who wanted to finish his opponent off with another strike. ng! The spear collided with the halberd, and thetter bent. Panda Zhang Qian managed to hold back the strike at the cost of taking two steps back. ¡°Panda, thanks.¡± Wu Sai took the opportunity to stand up and felt a little ashamed. ¡°I don¡¯t have much experience. Please forgive me.¡± ¡°Help me.¡± Panda Zhang Qian felt the pressure after exchanging a few blows. Meanwhile¡ª ¡°Surround and kill Xu Jingming first.¡± Bloody Ax Wang Qiao and Goddess of War Sun Yuting took advantage of the opportunity to fight him two-on-one. Xu Jingming held his dual shields, and the moment the two approached, he took a slight step back. With a tricky nting and swaying of his dual shields, he resolved Bloody Ax Wang Qiao and Sun Yuting¡¯s charge. ¡°His shield technique was taught by Liu Hai. His shield technique is like Taiji¡ªlike chewing gum.¡± Although Sun Yuting¡¯s shield bash missed, she still delivered a strike with her sword like a venomous snake. Bloody Ax Wang Qiao also struck out with his ax. Bang! ng! Xu Jingming defended wlessly against the two of them. It wouldn¡¯t be easy to defend with just one huge spear, but a shield had a huge advantage in defense. Although Liu Hai¡¯s shield techniques also had powerful offensive attacks, they mainly relied on borrowing the opponent¡¯s force to deflect the attack. Meanwhile, in the residence opposite the inn, Sharpshooter Wang Yi was watching the battle on the street. Gao Chong charged forward with brute force, crushing Panda Zhang Qian and Boxer King Wu Sai in a one-on-two battle. Xu Jingming defended against Sun Yuting and Wang Qiao, and he did so wlessly. ¡°Gao Chong.¡± Wang Yi drew the bow, the arrow already nocked. Gao Chong¡¯s attacks were violent, but his protection of the head was weaker than Goddess of War Sun Yuting and Bloody Ax Wang Qiao. Wang Yi¡¯s eyes turned cold. Swish! She released her grip. An arrow instantly shot out of the window, tearing through the air and heading straight for Gao Chong at a terrifying speed. How could Gao Chong¡ªsomeone who became world champion¡ªreally be a rash person? The person he was most wary of was the sharpshooter lurking in the shadows. How swift!?Even though he was constantly vignt, the blurry arrow still shocked Gao Chong. He merely raised the spear shaft and tilted his head. Pu! The moment the arrow brushed past his face, a piece of flesh went missing from his face, and his right ear disappeared. ¡°Over there!¡± Gao Chong was delighted instead of being rmed. He looked at the residence in front of him and stormed over. ¡°Sharpshooter is over there.¡± Goddess of War Sun Yuting and Bloody Ax Wang Qiao also stared at the residence. They stopped fighting Xu Jingming and rushed over. ¡°Block them.¡± Wu Sai held his two shields and tried to hold them back. Panda Zhang Qian also charged forward and joined forces to block Gao Chong, but with a delicate upward thrust from thetter, Wu Sai was sent flying with his dual shields. Panda Zhang Qian was also forced back a few steps by the spear. Zhang Qian bared his teeth. ¡°In this world of Life Evolution, one only feels 1% of the pain! Otherwise, just the pain from that hit would¡¯ve given Gao Chong openings.¡± The pain was reduced to 1% because many injuries became very serious in a life-and-death battle. Without a pain reduction, many people would copse from the pain. Wu Sai and Zhang Qian were actually unable to hold back the belligerent Gao Chong. Meanwhile, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t hold back two people by himself. But as Sun Yuting and Wang Qiao rushed to the residence, he suddenly rushed forward and shouted into the team chat, ¡°Sharpshooter, work with me!¡± Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming only took two steps, and the full force of his legs pushed his speed to a terrifying level. ¡°What?¡± Sun Yuting immediately sensed that something was amiss. She felt that the strength Xu Jingming suddenly erupted brought a terrifying, fierce, and bloody smell with it as if an ancient, ferocious beast was charging at her. Xu Jingming¡ªwho had been defending all this time¡ªrevealed his fangs at this moment, leaving Sun Yuting even more frightened than the impressive Hercules Gao Chong made her. Bang! Although her left hand had held up her shield and she was even mentally prepared to deflect the force, Xu Jingming suddenly thrust out his two shields the moment he closed in. The force from his charge and his entire body¡¯s strength was almost perfectly transferred to the two shields, and through the collision between them and Sun Yuting¡¯s shield, it waspletely transferred to Sun Yuting. Sun Yuting felt her shield warp her arm and m into her chest. She couldn¡¯t help but be sent flying, and the impact made her taste blood as she couldn¡¯t help spewing blood. Swish! At this moment, she also saw an arrow shoot out from that residence. However, Sun Yuting¡ªwho was sent flying¡ªwas unable to dodge. The arrow stabbed through her neck, and her body turned ethereal, disappearing from the town. Goddess of War Sun Yuting was dead! After she was sent flying while spewing blood from the impact of Xu Jingming¡¯s dual shields, death was the only oue in front of the sharpshooter. ¡°What?¡± Bloody Ax Wang Qiao found it unbelievable that his teammate was sent flying and seriously injured from a single collision. ¡°Isn¡¯t that a shield technique Liu Hai taught?¡± Xu Jingming held two shields. Shield techniques? When he first started learning shield techniques, he had topletely follow what his teacher had taught him. However, he had already reached an extremely high level of mastery, so he naturally chose the path that was suitable for him. What he learned from a young age was¡­ Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce! The Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce was the move his father was most pleased with! His father focused on this move for 40 years. As his best move, he taught the young Xu Jingming in a handheld fashion. This shield technique is my father¡¯s ultimate move!?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce! ... In China¡¯s official livestream channel. Xu Hong¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but turn moist when he saw this scene. He murmured, ¡°Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce!¡± He was a martial arts blogger when he was young, and he had learned from many schools of martial arts. He was a jack of all trades but master of none. However, he loved it! Later on, he came into contact with the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce, and he loved it from the bottom of his heart. He had spent a lot of effort to be a disciple and had obtained the true teachings of the Eight Extremities lineage. He had even built the Eight Extremities Sect in Mingyue City. He practiced many moves daily, but he spent most of his time on one move¡ªEight Extremities Tiger Pounce! ¡°Son, the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce is all about the pounce. Not only does it require the body¡¯s full strength, but it also requires the momentum from a full-body charge.¡± Xu Hong demonstrated the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce in front of his young son. ¡°No matter what move the enemy makes, my Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce will hit the enemy square in the center. It will force the enemy to spread out their arms, giving you a chance to smack them in the chest.¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that a tiger is good at climbing mountains, but the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce is even purer. Once you master this move, you just have to pounce regardless of what enemy it is.¡± Xu Hong believed in this move. The young Xu Jingming didn¡¯t understand much either; he only knew to trust his father and practice the moves diligently. In the three years since he retired, Xu Jingming felt that his shield techniques weren¡¯t fierce enough and that he couldpletely integrate the Eight Extremities. Therefore, he slowly merged them together to form his own shield technique¡ªa shield technique that was different from his master¡¯s. Countless viewers in China¡¯s official livestream broke into a frenzy. The battle was originally a stalemate; Hercules Gao Chong even managed to have the advantage in a one-on-two battle with his might. Xu Jingming could only defend against Wang Qiao and Sun Yuting on the surface. However, the situation changed instantly! The moment Xu Jingming revealed his fangs, he instantly sent Sun Yuting flying with heavy injuries. ¡°Look, Xu Jingming only took two steps before his body¡¯s explosive speed reached 30.8 meters per second.¡± Coach Huang Yong was extremely excited as he looked at the slow-motion rey. He pointed and said, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t be surprised if his speed increased to this extent from practicing Shadow Leopard Evolution. However, Xu Jingming¡¯s physique and strength are clearly not of the Shadow Leopard Evolution, but he managed to produce such great explosive speed in an instant! It¡¯s obvious that his control over his body has reached an astonishing level.¡± ¡°His speed reached a terrifying level in two steps. His two shields are like two giant ws of a tiger, mming into Goddess of War Sun Yuting¡¯s shield. Despite having a shield to block it, she was still sent flying while spewing blood.¡± Huang Yong shook his head in praise. ¡°Impressive.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s shield techniques weren¡¯t that amazing at the World Martial Arts Tournament,¡± Qin Yiwen eximed in surprise. ¡°In the past, it contained the methods of Taiji. But now, it seems to have a hint of the Eight Extremities,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°What a fierce move. Xu Jingming is even stronger than three years ago!¡± Thements section of the livestream was filled with countlessments. ¡°Awesome!¡± ¡°A Divine expert just like her was mmed to the point of vomiting blood and being sent flying?¡± ¡°His shield isn¡¯t a shield at all. Coach Huang Yong said it well. That pair of shields¡­ are like two big tiger ws.¡± ¡°And it¡¯s not an ordinary tiger but a tiger demon! It¡¯s the ws of a huge tiger demon.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming would say: Stop calling me Spear Demon. Call me Shield Demon!¡± The audience was pumped from watching this. In a stalemate battle, a decisive move was needed to break the bnce! Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Grandpa Liu Jianfeng

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Not good.¡± Hercules Gao Chong couldn¡¯t help but worry when he saw another teammate die.?It¡¯s now a 5v3 battle. Besides, Wang Qiao and I need to constantly be on guard against the sharpshooter¡¯s arrows. We can¡¯t focus on fighting. Sharpshooters posed a huge threat. Inbat, as long as one revealed a huge opening, an arrow mighte at them. This was the case for Sun Yuting. If the sharpshooter didn¡¯t exist, her teammate, Bloody Ax Wang Qiao, could¡¯ve easily blocked Xu Jingming when she was sent flying while spewing blood. This would¡¯ve given Sun Yuting the chance to stand up and continue participating in the battle. But with a sharpshooter, a flying and bleeding Sun Yuting was nothing but a target! ¡°Gao Chong, we won¡¯t win unless we finish off the sharpshooter.¡± Bloody Ax Wang Qiao approached Gao Chong and spoke through the team chat. ¡°I¡¯m wearing heavy armor, so it¡¯s impossible for me to match the sharpshooter in speed. At most, I can lead the charge and get rid of the obstructions from the other team¡¯s members. I still have to rely on you and Grandpa Liu Jianfeng to carry out the kill,¡± Gao Chong said in the team chat. He was also aggrieved. He had to conserve his strength inbat and stay vignt against the sharpshooter; otherwise, he would¡¯ve long finished off Wu Sai, who only had average experience in weapons. Bang! Suddenly, a sound came from the residence in the distance. This surprised Xu Jingming, Wu Sai, Zhang Qian, Gao Chong, and Wang Qiao. It was the residence where the sharpshooter was! ¡°Grandpa has made a move.¡± Gao Chong and Wang Qiao were certain that Liu Jianfeng had arrived in the house. ... Sharpshooter Wang Yi watched from the window of the residence, ready to fire at any moment. She had locked all the other windows, and the door was also closed. Nobody could think of barging in without alerting her. However, almost all the buildings in the ancient town were made of wood. It was the same for ordinary residential houses. Bam.? One of the walls suddenly exploded, and a thin figure instantly rushed in. The moment he entered, he changed directions and lunged at Sharpshooter Wang Yi. It was Liu Jianfeng! Swish! In this residence, a figure suddenly rushed out from behind a veil and blocked the thin figure. It was Bizarro Twin Sabers Dong Xu. Dong Xu hadn¡¯t found Liu Jianfeng, but he knew very well.?Senior Liu Jianfeng¡¯s first target has to be the sharpshooter. As long as I¡¯m by the sharpshooter¡¯s side, I¡¯ll be able to meet this senior. This room wasn¡¯trge. Although it was specially selected, it was only five meters in length and width. It was too small for experts like them. Dong Xu immediately intercepted Liu Jianfeng, but his heart trembled the moment he did so.?He¡¯s faster than me! This was the first time Dong Xu sensed the gap between them. Whoosh. Liu Jianfeng¡¯s figure was like a ghost. Both parties practiced Shadow Leopard Evolution, but Liu Jianfeng was faster and more agile. Dong Xu held his two sabers and charged forward. Either the other party fought him and wasted time, or he had to retreat. Both simrly dyed him. Dong Xu rushed forward to intercept the old man, and when the saber beam shed¡ª Swoosh.? Liu Jianfeng¡¯s body contracted and instantly curled up into a ball, avoiding the saber. At the same time, he flicked his body up and charged at the sharpshooter. However, Dong Xu was a martial arts master. With a twist of his wrist, the saber in his right hand spun and struck the curled-up body. ng! This strike seemed to have struck metal, causing Dong Xu¡¯s expression to change. The strike gave the curled-up body increased momentum as it arrived in front of Sharpshooter Wang Yi. The moment the other party broke through the wall and charged in, Wang Yi knew that it was toote to escape. As the distance was too short, she drew her bow. However, the assassin was too fast. Although he changed directions after entering and suffered a strike, he didn¡¯t engage Dong Xu the entire time. The assassin arrived in front of her in less than 0.2 seconds. Swish.? Wang Yi didn¡¯t have time to make preparations, and the other party¡¯s figure was too ghostly. She could only rely on her senses to fire the arrow. ¡°Pfft.¡± A hit! A bloody mist exploded, but the assassin still lunged over! With a sh of sword light, Wang Yi felt pain between her eyebrows as her body began to turn ethereal. It takes just one strike for me to be finished once these Divine expertse in front of me.?Wang Yi sighed helplessly. She was very good at archery¡ªshe was a Divine expert in archery. But in closebat? She was probably about the same as Li Miaomiao¡ªshe died from a Divine expert¡¯s single strike. ¡°Die!¡± Master Dong Xu¡¯s expression twisted as he charged over. At this moment, he felt extremely humiliated!?I had been waiting here all along, but I couldn¡¯t even buy her time¡­ I failed to prevent Sharpshooter Wang Yi from being assassinated. What an amazing sharpshooter.?Liu Jianfeng smiled and praised inwardly. The spot on his left arm had beenpletely severed; the arrow¡¯s might was so great that it sted off his arm. Thankfully, the pain was fixed at 1%. Grandpa Liu Jianfeng looked at Master Dong Xu¡ªwho was lunging at him. The other party wouldn¡¯t give him a chance to stop the bleeding. Swoosh.? Liu Jianfeng didn¡¯t escape and instead took the initiative to charge forward. However, losing an arm had a huge effect on his movement. The two sides rushed past each other. The saber beam was dazzling as the sword beam faintly shimmered. Liu Jianfeng¡¯s chest was covered in blood as he smiled at Dong Xu. ¡°Kid, your saber technique isn¡¯t bad.¡± Then, his body turned ethereal and disappeared. What a swift sword. How is it so fast??A trace of blood slowly seeped out of Dong Xu¡¯s chest. His body also turned ethereal and disappeared. ... In China¡¯s official livestream channel. ¡°Grandpa is amazing!¡± ¡°Awesome!¡± ¡°He killed Sharpshooter first and even finished off Bizarro Twin Sabers Master Dong Xu despite his serious injuries.¡± The stands boiled over with countlessments in thement section. Liu Xin even yed back the assassination attempt in slow motion above thebat space. ¡°After Grandpa Liu Jianfeng charged into the house, he only had one goal¡ªkill the sharpshooter.¡± Head Coach Huang Yong pointed at the projection and said, ¡°After he came in, he was intercepted by Master Dong Xu! Master Dong Xu¡¯s strategy wasn¡¯t wrong; he did guard against Grandpa Liu Jianfeng¡¯s assassination.¡± ¡°Master Dong Xu was also very smart. He didn¡¯t aim to achieve anything; he just didn¡¯t want to make any mistakes in his interception! He used these two strikes to buy time. If Grandpa Liu Jianfeng had blocked his attack, he would¡¯ve sessfully stalled for time. If he retreated and avoided it¡­ It would¡¯ve still been a waste of time. However, Grandpa¡¯s body curled up. His height of 1.6 meters shrank to a height of less than a meter, allowing him to avoid the two saber strikes. I¡¯m certain that Grandpa probably practiced forms, and that was the Monkey Form.¡± Huang Yong was very certain. ¡°He must¡¯ve practiced the Monkey Form his entire life. This movement technique is incredible,¡± Qin Yiwen said. ¡°Master Dong Xu is also very impressive. He clearly lost his momentum after delivering the strike. When he discovered the other party¡¯s body contracting, the saber in his right hand spun and struck Grandpa Liu Jianfeng,¡± Huang Yong said as he pointed at the projection. Grandpa Liu Jianfeng didn¡¯t dodge the cleaving strike. He only blocked it with his left arm, causing his cotton shirt to explode. Cloth shreds then flew up, revealing a ck metal bracer on his left arm. ¡°Grandpa wore a metal bracer. Although he chose soft leather armor, his forearm is covered in metal,¡± Coach Huang Yong said. ¡°He relied on this bracer to withstand the strike and continue charging at Sharpshooter.¡± ¡°At this moment, Sharpshooter Wang Yi was forced to fire that arrow. Grandpa Liu Jianfeng had been moving at high speeds, and the assassination came too quickly. Sharpshooter wasn¡¯tpletely confident, but she didn¡¯t stand a chance if she took time to fire that arrow again. The shot was actually quite urate¡ªit was aimed at the left chest of the old man.¡± The slow-motion rey made it very clear that the arrow was indeed very urate. At close range, it was reasonable to say that the arrow would¡¯ve hit his left chest. However, the old man twisted his body, and the arrow only prated his left arm, sting open his left arm. ¡°When he turned his body, he probably saw Wang Yi fire the arrow. He instinctively twisted his body and only lost an arm, but he survived while Wang Yi lost her life.¡± Huang Yong shook his head and sighed in amazement. ¡°Impressive, impressive.¡± Qin Yiwen said, ¡°After losing an arm, he lost too much blood, and his strength was affected. Master Dong Xu didn¡¯t waste this good opportunity either, so it was impossible for Grandpa Liu Jianfeng to escape. Therefore, he didn¡¯t hesitate to face Master Dong Xu¡¯s pursuit.¡± ¡°Master Dong Xu has dual sabers in his hands and was able to attack and defend,¡± Qin Yiwen said, ¡°but Grandpa only struck once! He struck the moment Master Dong Xu attacked with the saber in his right hand! Although Master Dong Xu wanted to block with the saber in his left hand, he failed. Thus, Grandpa¡¯s sword stabbed through Master Dong Xu¡¯s heart.¡± The scene was very clear. The saber in Master Dong Xu¡¯s right hand slid across half of the old man¡¯s chest¡ªa certain death blow. The old man¡¯s sword seemed to be a bite from a venomous snake! It was too fast, and it prated Master Dong Xu¡¯s heart! The two turned ethereal and dissipated one after another. ¡°The agile sword is known for its speed,¡± Huang Yong praised. ¡°Grandpa Liu Jianfeng is well-versed in Shadow Leopard Evolution, so his movement speed is higher than that of Dong Xu and Lian Shuang. However, what¡¯s more impressive is his sword! He delivers his attacks very quickly! When he ambushed Xu Jingming previously, thetter used his famous Shadowless Thrust, allowing him to barely block it. In contrast, Master Dong Xu failed to block it. It was also because of this that Grandpa Liu Jianfeng harbored the will to die and stabbed out with all his might. Therefore, it¡¯s even more terrifying.¡± ¡°I never expected that on the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch, a 97-year-old grandpa would be able to use such a terrifying movement technique and sword technique. Impressive!¡± Huang Yong eximed in amazement. ... The number of viewers in China¡¯s official livestream reached 630 million, and it was still rising. A stocky middle-aged man sat in the stands; he was Liu Hai! Most of the top professional diators in the country were his disciples. Second Uncle¡¯s Monkey Form has really been honed to the bone.?The stocky middle-aged man smiled happily.?It¡¯s such a joy to see Second Uncle use his sword technique again. Liu Hai was taught by his second uncle when he was a child. Later on, his grandmaster taught him personally due to his gifted talent. His grandmaster had passed away a long time ago, and the only person in the world who had ever taught him was his second uncle! His second uncle was 97 years old, and he had already enjoyed hister years. He had a hunched back and practiced his swordsmanship to stay healthy. Who would¡¯ve thought that times would change? His second uncle had also returned to his peak, and his body had evolved, perfectly disying his abilities. Second Uncle must be very happy too, right??Liu Hai was delighted.. He was happier than when he became world champion. Chapter 25

Chapter 25: Xu Jingming and Gao Chong

Trantor: CKtalon Cheng Zihao was also in the stands of China¡¯s official livestream channel. After a long period of sulking in reality, he acutely sensed a business opportunity after learning of China¡¯s first Divine match livestream. More than 600 million viewers??Cheng Zihao watched in silence. This Divine battle was a visual feast that made countless people¡¯s blood boil with excitement. They were amazed, but Cheng Zihao didn¡¯t share any of the joy or excitement. All he felt was repression because he hadpletely fallen from his pedestal. How much money is such massive traffic worth??Cheng Zihao looked at the number of viewers jumping.?The Tiger Shark Group has never had so many viewers online at the same time in so many years. Cheng Zimo also watched the live-streaming Divine experts. Every one of them attracted the attention of countless spectators, and Xu Jingming was one of them. Cheng Zimo felt very upset that Xu Jingming was now in the limelight. He didn¡¯t think too much about it and continued searching for a business opportunity. I can also tip any contestant during a livestream!?He tapped lightly on the tipping column. Of the ten Divine experts, Sharpshooter Wang Yi received the most. She was a beauty after all, and the delivery of her arrow to dispatch the enemy was very cool. Naturally, she attracted fans, and her tips reached more than 6.52 million. The person who received the second-highest amount of tips was Grandpa Liu Jianfeng, with tips worth more than 5.5 million. Goddess of War Sun Yuting, Gao Chong, Xu Jingming, and Zhang Qian all received simr amounts of tips¡ªmore than three million. Bizarro Twin Sabers Dong Xu, Bloody Ax Wang Qiao, Miao de Heroine Lian Shuang, and Boxer King Wu Sai had rtively lower amounts. Xu Jingming is ranked fifth in terms of tipping??Cheng Zimo looked at this professional martial arts expert he had previously crossed and curled his lips.?It¡¯s just so-so. The virtual world¡¯s officials take half of these tips, Cheng Zihao thought.?The officials are really raking it in. It costs ten million to buy an immortal pce above the clouds in one¡¯s personal space! These are only virtual sceneries, but they can be sold for massive profits. In the future, humans will spend half a day in the virtual world. The biggestmercial opportunities lie here, but how do I have a hand in this??Cheng Zihao watched the livestream. At this moment, Liu Xin, Huang Yong, and Qin Yiwen recounted the details of Grandpa Liu Jianfeng¡¯s assassination. The tips Grandpa Liu Jianfeng received kept rising. ****** In the drizzling town. On the dpidated stone street, Gao Chong, Wang Qiao, Xu Jingming, Wu Sai, and Zhang Qian received a notification. They knew that their teammates had died. ¡°Hahaha.¡± Gao Chongughed loudly. ¡°Grandpa, you¡¯re impressive. You exchanged one for two.¡± ¡°Grandpa, you¡¯re impressive.¡± Bloody Ax Wang Qiao smiled happily. The two felt much more rxed. In their previous battle, they had to constantly be on their guard against the terrifying arrows; this upied tremendous amounts of their mental and physical strength. It was easy now! ¡°Without the sharpshooter¡¯s threat, I can have a good time with you.¡± Gao Chong looked at Wu Sai and Zhang Qian in front of him. ¡°Jingming, don¡¯t think you can do anything to me just because you injured Sun Yuting,¡± Bloody Ax Wang Qiao said. Xu Jingming looked at the two shields in his hand. The shields were covered in gashes from his ax strikes! Sun Yuting¡¯s sword couldn¡¯t damage the round shield. Bam! Bam!? Xu Jingming casually threw the two shields to the ground. At the same time, he reached out and took out the two spear segments on his back. He then joined them together and locked them in ce with a twist. Xu Jingming held his spear and looked at Bloody Ax Wang Qiao. ¡°You¡¯re finally using your spear!¡± Bloody Ax Wang Qiao looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Senior Brother Wang, I can¡¯t deal with you with just two shields,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Oh? And you can with a spear?¡± Bloody Ax Wang Qiao looked at his young junior brother. Xu Jingming was only 18 when he joined the national team, but he had already retired back then. asionally, he would return to the team to spar with his junior brothers and sisters. However, he knew very well how talented Xu Jingming was. After all, his junior brother reached the World Martial Arts Tournament at the age of 20. ¡°At least, I stand a better chance,¡± Xu Jingming said as he carefully stared at the other party. Without the sharpshooter¡¯s help, he needed to give it his all when fighting Bloody Ax Wang Qiao one-on-one. After all, the other party was once first runner-up in the world and was good at defense! ¡°Die!¡± Not far away, Gao Chong was already pumping with adrenaline! He no longer had any worries and unleashed his full might. He first violently swept his spear over, sending Panda Zhang Qian into a desperate retreat. Then, he suddenly charged forward and thrust the spear at Wu Sai¡¯s head. Wu Sai raised his shields with both hands to block the spear. Buzz. It was originally a forward stab, but Gao Chong suddenly exerted strength from his waist and abdomen, and his forward stab suddenly turned into a downward cleave. Bam! He struck the edge of the shield, making Wu Sai register pain in his left hand. The shield crashed to the ground, shattering the stone pavement. Gao Chong first smashed the shield before thrusting his spear forward like an unstoppable dragon. Wu Sai didn¡¯t even have the time to prepare before the spear pierced through his throat! His body turned ethereal and disappeared from the town. ¡°Your actualbat bonus is 0%, right?¡± Gao Chong scoffed. Gao Chong didn¡¯t feel a sense of aplishment from defeating an opponent with very little weaponrybat experience. He finally felt enjoyment after being in the aggrieving situation for so long. Zhang Qian¡ªwho had been forced back by the spear¡ªsaw his teammate being killed before he could rush over. It was too fast. The stab turned into a cleave before turning into a thrust¡ªand that was the end of his teammate! ¡°It¡¯s your turn!¡± Gao Chong looked at Zhang Qian. ¡°Panda, you have to survive a few more moves of mine; otherwise, it won¡¯t be fun.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t foolishly fight you head-on.¡± Zhang Qian held the tri-point, double-edged halberd and used his movement technique with great agility. Gao Chong grinned and charged forward. Meanwhile¡­ Xu Jingming and Blood Ax Wang Qiao didn¡¯t show any signs of distraction. Wu Sai¡¯s experience with cold weapons is still toocking. It¡¯s within expectations.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t think too much about it and warily stared at Bloody Ax Wang Qiao, searching for an opening in his opponent. Boom! Xu Jingming charged forward. Here ites.?Bloody Ax Wang Qiao was extremely cautious. Swish! Swish! Swish!? The moment he came close, the spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hands turned into a blur as multiple spear afterimages stabbed at Wang Qiao repeatedly. This was the advantage of having a long weapon! Bloody Ax Wang Qiao held a shield in one hand, and most of his body was hidden behind it. He also held a huge ax in his other hand¡ªthis ax doubled up as half a shield. He tried his best to push forward, hoping to get close to Xu Jingming. One attacked while the other defended. The defending one held his shield and charged forward! The attacker held his spear and maintained his distance. For Senior Brother Wang toe in second in the world, his shield and axbination is indeed solid. Moreover, he¡¯s very familiar with my ¡®Shadowless Thrust.¡¯ He¡¯s very careful and doesn¡¯t give me a chance.?Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t arrogant or impetuous as he patiently searched for an opportunity. At their level, if anyone showed impatience and revealed a w, their opponent would quickly seize it. It would be the end of them. Outsiders didn¡¯t know much about Xu Jingming¡¯s ultimate move, Shadowless Thrust, but these martial arts masters had studied it countless times. They had long known that the only way to resolve it was to not give Xu Jingming a chance. As long as I give Xu Jingming a chance, I¡¯ll lose once he uses Shadowless Thrust.?Bloody Ax Wang Qiao was like a rock at this moment, blocking Xu Jingming¡¯s spear afterimages as he defended wlessly. He didn¡¯t let a single strike seed. Oh no, Panda can¡¯t hold out much longer.?Xu Jingming knew that he had to take some risks. Otherwise, if Panda Zhang Qian were to lose, he would be fighting Gao Chong and Wang Qiao alone. Since you¡¯ve defended wlessly, I¡¯ll make you reveal a w!?Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned red as he took a step forward and charged forward like a wild beast. His spear was like the single horn of a wild beast as he rushed forward! He didn¡¯t attack anywhere else but the shield in Wang Qiao¡¯s hand! Spearmanship¡ªMountain Shattering! Boom! Although Bloody Ax Wang Qiao was mentally prepared, he still staggered back from the impact of the spear.?What a fierce move. Wang Qiao lost his bnce and staggered back. Xu Jingming then took a step forward, charging like a general storming through a battle formation. His spear would either cleave orsh¡ªevery move mighty and heavy. It struck the shield, swept across it, andshed at it. Boom! Boom! Boom! Bloody Ax Wang Qiao tried his best to keep his bnce and defend well, but when faced with Xu Jingming¡¯s onught, he felt as if he was being struck by a flood. He found himself tottering and about to copse.?Is my junior brother that ferocious? Pu! From the corner of his eye, Bloody Ax Wang Qiao saw an afterimage.?Not good! With a blur, the spear scraped the shield and stabbed through Wang Qiao¡¯s light armor, piercing right into his chest before withdrawing! A hole appeared in the chest armor as blood gurgled. ¡°Shadowless Thrust.¡± Wang Qiao saw Xu Jingming. ¡°You eventually found an opportunity.¡± His body turned ethereal and dissipated. Wang Qiao died. Although Wang Qiao was wearing light body armor, he couldn¡¯t block the spear¡¯s furious thrust! Only heavy armor could withstand this strike. When his shield became unstable from Xu Jingming¡¯s attacks and showed a w, Xu Jingming executed his killer move, Shadowless Thrust! It seeded in one move! Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have the time to rx. He turned his head and looked nearby. Gao Chong held a spear and looked at Xu Jingming covetously. Beside him was the tri-point, double-edged halberd that had fallen to the ground. Panda Zhang Qian had already dissipated. ¡°You¡¯re quite fast. You killed Wang Qiao just as I finished off Zhang Qian.¡± Gao Chong looked at Xu Jingming and grinned. ¡°Now, it¡¯s just you and me.¡± ¡°Right, there¡¯s only you and me left..¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. Chapter 26

Chapter 26: Apex Showdown (1)

Trantor: CKtalon In China¡¯s official livestream channel. ¡°Panda Zhang Qian¡¯s tri-point, double-edged halberd is already amazing.¡± Huang Yong pointed at the rey and said, ¡°He avoided getting himself into a head-on sh with Gao Chong and relied on his advantage in movement to circle around thetter and attack repeatedly!¡± In the rey. Gao Chong¡¯s spear was like a huge dragon that rampaged forward with terrifying might, but the tri-point, double-edged halberd was extremely tenacious. Even though the shaft bent when it came into contact with Gao Chong¡¯s spear, Zhang Qian would use the momentum to spin and stab out even faster! The sharp tip stabbed straight at Gao Chong¡¯s eyes, and Gao Chong raised his spear and blocked the thrust. Swish. The tri-point, double-edged halberd slid away upon contact. It did so fluidly before stabbing again. One stab after another! ¡°Gao Chong wasn¡¯t world champion for no reason. He has honed his Spear Cleave to near perfection,¡± Qin Yiwen said. ¡°Gao Chong started using Spear Cleave, and it¡¯s all about instantaneous force delivery! Trying to deflect its force is much harder.¡± This was also the case on-screen. Gao Chong began to use Spear Cleave, and every time, he would instantaneously exert strength when the spear was about to touch the tri-point, double-edged halberd! This made it difficult for Zhang Qian to deflect the force perfectly. After gaining the advantage, Gao Chong kept at it and attacked with 12 consecutive strikes! No matter how malleable Zhang Qian¡¯s tri-point, double-edged halberd was, it was ultimately broken through. A single strike then prated his chest, and he lost his life. ¡°Spear Demon Xu Jingming is truly worthy of his name.¡± Huang Yong sighed in amazement as he looked at the new rey. ¡°Bloody Ax Wang Qiao is very strong, and he did well defending with his shield technique. However, he failed once Spear Demon Xu Jingming unleashed his full strength. This spear strike clearly struck the shield, but it made Wang Qiao stumble back and lose his bnce. Inbat, losing one¡¯s bnce is very dangerous. Xu Jingming naturally seized the opportunity and attacked relentlessly. He kept it up until Wang Qiao showed a w in his defense. He was then dispatched with a single Shadowless Thrust.¡± ¡°Terrifying,¡± Qin Yiwen praised. ¡°Xu Jingming took Wang Qiao down the moment thetter lost his bnce! Wang Qiao is a shield expert who once clinched second, but he was over the moment he revealed a w.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because Xu Jingming¡¯s attacks are too terrifying. His attacks are relentless, not giving anyone a chance to catch their breath,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°Any attack at random possessed terrifying might. The final Shadowless Thrust is something that can¡¯t be defended against once used!¡± ¡°The core of Shadowless Thrust is that it¡¯s fast, so fast that the other party can¡¯t react in time,¡± Qin Yiwen said. ¡°After all, there¡¯s a limit to a person¡¯s reaction speed. However, we have to pay attention to Xu Jingming¡¯s strike! Why did Wang Qiao lose his bnce? He was struck by the spear head-on, causing him to lose his bnce.¡± Qin Yiwen pointed at the Mountain Shattering move Xu Jingming had executed. ¡°Across the world, there are very few people who can use spearmanship to jolt Wang Qiao into losing his bnce.¡± Qin Yiwen sighed in amazement. ¡°As expected of someone who¡¯s recognized as one of the top ten spearmen in history.¡± ¡°Top ten in spearmanship doesn¡¯t mean that he¡¯s in tenth ce,¡± Huang Yong said with a smile. ¡°It means that¡­ his spearmanship is one of the strongest in the world. Xu Jingming¡¯s shield techniques are very impressive, but his spearmanship is even more terrifying.¡± ¡°This battle is interesting,¡± Qin Yiwen said with anticipation. ¡°In this Divine battle, there are only two Divine experts left in the town. One is Gao Chong, and the other is Xu Jingming! They have both demonstrated their strength previously. Gao Chong fought two against one and killed Wu Sai and Zhang Qian. Xu Jingming also seriously injured Goddess of War Sun Yuting and then killed Wang Qiao in a one-on-one battle,¡± Liu Xin eximed in surprise. ¡°It¡¯s such an exciting battle. Who do you think will win?¡± ¡°I still think highly of Gao Chong,¡± Qin Yiwen said. ¡°He made his achievements through many rounds of actualbat after all. There¡¯s no need to doubt his strength considering how he became world champion. Moreover, he¡¯s wearing heavy armor. Xu Jingming¡¯s spear can¡¯t break through it at all; he has to attack Gao Chong¡¯s head. As for Gao Chong¡­ He can attack Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body. Light body armor can¡¯t withstand a stab from the huge spear!¡± ¡°When ites to escaping, Xu Jingming can flee quickly in light armor. However, Gao Chong still has the advantage in a one-on-one battle,¡± Qin Yiwen said with certainty. ¡°I¡¯m different from you. My bet is on Xu Jingming,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°I¡¯ve always been on the national team, so I¡¯ve interacted with him a lot! He entered the World Martial Arts Tournament at the age of 20. If you look through history, how many people reached the highest stage at that age? He made it into the top 16 back then. Unfortunately, his leg was broken by a shield.¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t give up on himself after losing his leg, and he made aeback five yearster. He was even stronger and entered the top eight,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°Actually, everyone knows that the gap decreases at the apex! The gap between the world¡¯s top eight and world champion isn¡¯t that great. Back then, Xu Jingming came in eighth with a leg injury. If he didn¡¯t have a leg injury, how strong would he be? We shall now see.¡± Huang Yong smiled and said, ¡°He has always been a contestant underestimated by the general public, but he is recognized by the industry as one of the top ten in spearmanship history. It has to be known that Gao Chong¡¯s spearmanship isn¡¯t in the top ten!¡± ¡°Coach Huang, I think getting first ce in the world requiresprehensive abilities. It¡¯s not something simply being in the historical top ten can do,¡± Qin Yiwen said. ¡°Back then, under the sharpshooter¡¯s threat, he suppressed Wu Sai and Zhang Qian. I believe in Gao Chong¡¯s strength.¡± ... As the twomentators argued, countlessments flooded thement section. ¡°Is Xu Jingming that impressive? He can kill the world number two in a one-on-one battle?¡± ¡°I was wrong. You don¡¯t have to change your name to Shield Demon¡ªyou¡¯re still Spear Demon! Your spearmanship is even more ferocious.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming only fought one-on-one, but Gao Chong fought two alone. He killed all of them.¡± ¡°Gao Chong was the world champion! This is a real achievement.¡± ¡°Gao Chong is invincible!¡± ¡°Gao Chong¡¯s body is much stronger than Xu Jingming¡¯s!¡± ¡°If Xu Jingming can kill world number two, he can kill the world champion.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is more handsome!¡± Amidst countlessments, the tips received kept increasing. During the period when Gao Chong killed two people and Xu Jingming killed Wang Qiao, the tips for the two elevated them to first ce and second ce. Gao Chong¡¯s tips reached more than 9 million, and Xu Jingming also received more than 8 million. This Xu Jingming is that strong??Cheng Zihao couldn¡¯t help but frown as he watched the battle and the tipping numbers. ... ¡°Jingming, you can do it!¡± Mrs. Xu cheered excitedly in the stands. After practicing the evolutionary method, Mrs. Xu¡¯s hair hadpletely turned ck, and her wrinkles were gone. She appeared to be in her thirties and much younger. She was filled with endless vigor as she cheered for Xu Jingming. ¡°That¡¯s how you cheered me on back then.¡± Xu Hong looked at his wife. ¡°Go fight a Divine battle then.¡± Mrs. Xu smiled. ¡°My experience with cold weapons is alsocking.¡± Xu Hong shook his head. ¡°For example, Boxer King Wu Sai was suddenly forced to use dual shields after 20 to 30 years of boxing experience. Although it¡¯s already the most suitable weapon for him, it¡¯s impossible for him topare it with these weapon experts who have used them for years. I should practice more.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you just say that you can¡¯t make Divine?¡± Mrs. Xu teased. ¡°Soon, soon,¡± Xu Hong said. He was the sect master of Mingyue City¡¯s Eight Extremities Sect after all. How could he embarrass himself? ¡°Uncle, does Jingming have a chance of winning against Gao Chong?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. Grandpa Xu said, ¡°When it¡¯s at that level, you¡¯ll only know when they fight.¡± Xu Hong smiled and said, ¡°Regardless of who wins, this battle will be a great boon for them. With hundreds of millions of viewers, they will unleash their full strength in this one-on-one life-and-death battle. After the battle ends, they can carefully review this battle and reflect on themselves. It will be of great help to them.¡± ¡°You can only improve after learning from your mistakes,¡± Li Chen¡¯an said. Meanwhile, Li Miaomiao watched the battle carefully. ****** In the town, the drizzle turned into a pour. A former world champion.?The mes in Xu Jingming¡¯s heart burned. He had fought for years to be world champion, only to retire because of his injuries. Being world champion remained his dream! We¡¯ll fight to the death in this one-on-one battle.?Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with fighting spirit. ¡°Hahaha, Wu Sai¡¯s weapon experience in your team is almost zero! Zhang Qian has never participated in the Martial Arts Tournament after all, so his actualbat experience is stillcking. Only you, Xu Jingming! Only you can barely be my opponent.¡± Gao Chong¡¯s eyes were red¡ªit was the result of his pumping blood and adrenaline. ¡°However, you¡¯re bound to lose this battle.¡± ¡°Bound to lose?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the man and said coldly, ¡°You¡¯ll know in a while why the World Martial Arts Alliance ced my spearmanship in the historical top ten and not you.¡± ¡°The essence ofbat is strength and speed!¡± Gao Chong was furious. With that said, he took a step forward! Gao Chong¡ªwho was wearing 300 kilograms of heavy armor and holding a huge spear¡ªcharged. The ground trembled beneath his feet, cracking with every step he took. In just a few steps, he rushed toward Xu Jingming like a charging tank. Charge.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dodge and instead charged forward. In just two steps, his speed reached a level that exceeded Gao Chong¡¯s. After all, the burden of light body armor was much smaller. Heavenly Python Evolution also gave him an advantage in terms of speed and agilitypared to Giant Bear Evolution to begin with. In addition, the Eight Extremities that he practiced from a young age was best at instantaneous outbursts. Thus, Xu Jingming was clearly faster when it came to charges. The moment both parties came close, Xu Jingming used the momentum of his charge and instantly cleaved down. This strike was like an ax cleaving at an enemy. Gao Chong grinned like a giant bear holding a spear and suddenly swung upward. One cleaved down while the other swung upward! It was a head-on sh¡ªneither of them cowered from the other! Bang! The two spears collided, producing an explosive boom. Chapter 27

Chapter 27: Apex Showdown (2)

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming felt an iparably powerful force pass through the spear shaft, and his hands couldn¡¯t help but turn numb. The spear was sent jerking upward from the impact, and he took three consecutive steps back, every step causing the ground to crack. ¡°Oh?¡± Gao Chong also felt the terrifying impact from the strike; it threw his spear to the ground. Even with his armor and weapon weighing more than 500 kilograms, he was forced to take two steps back from the recoil, causing an upheaval in his breathing. Both parties stared at each other. Xu Jingming took three steps back, while Gao Chong took two steps back, but this didn¡¯t mean that Gao Chong had the advantage! Sometimes, taking a few more steps back would reduce the impact and lighten their injuries more. Not taking a step back from a violent impact meant that the body was taking the full brunt of the force! To force the proud Gao Chong to take two steps back was also due to the might of this strike. Before I learned the evolutionary method, my full-power strike exceeded 1,000 kilograms of force.?Xu Jingming looked at his opponent.?Now that I¡¯ve cultivated Heavenly Python Evolution, my physique is much stronger. Moreover, my body is very resilient. My spine is like a huge dragon, making it more suitable for me to utilize all my strength. The force of my strike is at least 10,000 kilograms, yet Gao Chong actually withstood it! Gao Chong also stared at Xu Jingming.?I cultivate Giant Bear Evolution, which suits me best. I used the weight of the heavy armor to transfer the momentum from my charge into my spear, but I didn¡¯t gain the upper hand. He chose heavy armor firstly for defense and secondly to increase his weight. With his immense weight, the impact he delivered from running was even more terrifying. He had bnced multiple aspects before deciding on heavy armor weighing 300 kilograms. Any heavier, and it would affect his spearmanship. ¡°Awesome!¡± Gao Chongughed loudly. ¡°Fight me head-on if you have the guts!¡± ¡°Bring it on!¡± Xu Jingming shouted and charged forward like an ancient general. Xu Jingming was very confident in himself. While nursing his injury all these years, he had constantly perfected his spearmanship. Now that he had a chance to fight Hercules Gao Chong, wasn¡¯t he the best opponent to verify the might of his spearmanship? ¡°Alright.¡± Gao Chong stepped forward as well. The two Divine experts simultaneously gave up on dodging and chose to engage in a direct sh! Bang! This time, Gao Chong cleaved his spear. Xu Jingming charged forward and raised his spear. The two were forced back several steps, but without any hesitation, the two of them charged forward again. Boom! Bang! Crush! Cleave! Sweep! Thrust! Block! Grab! sh! Every move was executed with full force, and the two shed with each other nine times! When attacking, neither person dared to disregard the other party¡¯s spear and attack the body directly because Gao Chong¡¯s spear could pierce through Xu Jingming¡¯s armor, and Xu Jingming¡¯s Shadowless Thrust could pierce through Gao Chong¡¯s head as long as it had the slightest chance. Therefore, the two of them had to parry the other party¡¯s spear momentum! Only by destroying the other party¡¯s spear momentum and causing the spear to have zero threat could they seize the opportunity to kill the other party. How could they crack the other party¡¯s domineering stance? The proud duo chose to sh head-on nine times! ¡°What kind of spear technique is this?¡± ¡°The gods are fighting.¡± ¡°Oh my god! Are they demolishing the ce?¡± China¡¯s official livestream had exceeded 700 million viewers. At this moment, the audience was boiling over. In this Divine match, if the sharpshooter¡¯s arrow was considered sharp and cool or if Grandpa Liu Jianfeng¡¯s assassination was considered astonishing like the phenomenon of a sun ring, then Xu Jingming and Gao Chong¡¯s battle was like a battle between two legendary generals. ¡°Boom! Boom!¡± The walls along the street copsed¡ªeverything copsed wherever the spears swept! The stone ground had long turned into ruins. Every time Xu Jingming and Gao Chong kicked the ground, mud and gravel flew everywhere. Every strike of theirs caused a violent wind to whistle! This is the strength of the world champion level.?Panda Zhang Qian exited thebat space and came to the stands of China¡¯s official livestream channel, watching this scene.?The two of them are much stronger than me. In the stands, Liu Hai was also watching as he nodded.?Jingming didn¡¯t ck off in the three years since his retirement. His spearmanship has be even more proficient. Gao Chong¡¯s strength utilization has also be more natural. The two of them have met their match! The ordinary audience was dumbfounded and pumped. The three people on thementary tform were equally shocked. ¡°Th-this is too amazing. I¡¯ve never seen two people fight each other to this extent!¡± Liu Xin waspletely stunned. ¡°This is the art ofbat¡ªthe art of spearmanship!¡± Coach Huang Yong said. ¡°Hercules Gao Chong has been fighting head-on for so many years as if he relied on brute force, but that was only an illusion! Brute force won¡¯t allow him to be world champion. Gao Chong¡¯s control of his body¡¯s strength and even his use of the armor¡¯s weight are superb.¡± Huang Yong said excitedly, ¡°Everyone who has studied physics knows that kic energy is affected by mass. Gao Chong is wearing heavy armor that weighs 300 kilograms, and his body weight is notable. The impact of every charge is terrifying. He perfectly mobilizes his momentum, allowing him to deliver every strike with unstoppable force.¡± ¡°But Xu Jingming blocked it,¡± Qin Yiwen said. ¡°And he¡¯s also attacking!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Huang Yong nodded. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s explosive speed is even greater, and he¡¯s even faster! Xu Jingming uses the foundation of Eight Extremities Poking Foot, and every step he takes seems to cause the ground to tremble. His technique for force exertion is even more perfect. Choosing ¡®Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯ also allowed him to exert force more effectively.¡± Qin Yiwen sighed in amazement. ¡°When he sent Sun Yuting flying with his dual shields, I remember that his speed increased to 30.8 meters per second after taking two steps. It¡¯sparable to the speed of a Shadow Leopard Evolution expert.¡± ¡°This is a brilliant technique for force exertion,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°The two of them have now chosen to fight it out head-on! They want to defeat the other party!¡± ... In the streets of the town. Xu Jingming and Gao Chong collided again, and the two staggered to the side, staring at each other. I¡¯m a little tired.?Xu Jingming felt his organs aching after nine collisions. He could taste blood, and his muscles and bones felt limp. The recoil every time was too intense, and his body was somewhat injured. Gao Chong practices Giant Bear Evolution, so his physique and strength are strong to begin with. I mostly rely on my force delivery technique to not be instantaneously disadvantaged,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?However, it¡¯s too taxing on my body. I definitely won¡¯t be able to hold out until the end. The other party¡¯s physique was innately good at resisting attacks head-on. I won¡¯t be disadvantaged for short periods, but if I fight him head-on for a prolonged period¡­ I¡¯m inferior to Gao Chong.?Xu Jingming knew this very well.?I guess I¡¯ve had enough fun fighting. I should switch to thebat method that suits me best. Having chosen light body armor, Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship was never about fighting head-on. My world-famous ultimate move is Shadowless Thrust! It¡¯s all about speed!?Xu Jingming¡¯s figure shed, and he appeared beside Gao Chong in a sh. At the same time, he stabbed out at lightning speed. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Are you scared? Starting your game of hide and seek?¡± Gao Chong deliberately taunted but became even more careful. His spear was powerful and heavy, but he was still a little slowpared to Xu Jingming. ¡°I was using strength moves; now, it¡¯s speed!¡± Xu Jingming said. He struck out repeatedly, and every strike sought speed¡ªextreme speed. Swish! Swish! Swish! The tip of the spear danced as it struck Gao Chong repeatedly. Pu! Pu! Pu!? Xu Jingming¡¯s spear stabbed Gao Chong¡¯s heavy armor more than once, producing small holes, but they were still far from piercing through the armor. ¡°If you have the ability, just focus on piercing through this heavy armor,¡± Gao Chong teased with a smile. As long as he protected his head with the spear in his hand, it was rtively easy. Gao Chong paid some attention to his head and ignored many of Xu Jingming¡¯s strikes! He only blocked a few when they threatened his head and attacked most of the time. Rumble! Gao Chong charged forward withrge strides and attacked maniacally, his spear strikes damaging the surrounding buildings. He was used to suchbat methods after using them for so many years. Attack, attack, and keep attacking¡ªhe wanted the enemy to copse under the barrage of attacks! One mistake from his enemy allowed him to crush the enemy! He relied on this method to be the world champion! He believed that he could use the same strategy to crush Xu Jingming. Even though Xu Jingming¡¯s spear stabbed into the heavy armor, it only produced a small opening. It was still far from being able to pierce through the thick, heavy armor. I¡¯ll find a chance¡ªthere will only be one chance. Just one tiny mistake will put Gao Chong on his guard, and it¡¯ll be difficult to win.?As Xu Jingming attacked, he also searched for an opportunity. ¡°Die!¡± The armored Gao Chong¡ªwho was like a giant bear¡ªcharged forward like an angry beast as he cleaved his huge spear at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t retreat but took a step forward! With just one step, his body¡¯s speed increased explosively. He thrust out his spear, and like a unicorn¡¯s horn, it stabbed straight at Gao Chong¡¯s chest. The fierce glint in Gao Chong¡¯s eyes swept over.?Stabbing at my chest? As long as it doesn¡¯t threaten my head, it can be ignored¡ª Chi! Before Gao Chong¡¯s spear could cleave down, it was stopped by the spear. He looked down at his chest¡ªthe spearhead had prated through his thick heavy armor and into his heart! At this moment, Gao Chong felt all his strength recede, and he found the armor on him very heavy. He looked up at Xu Jingming, who was standing there. Thetter¡¯s feet had sunk into the ground from the sh, and his hands holding the spear shaft were covered in blood. Xu Jingming looked at him and grinned. ¡°How was this strike?¡± Gao Chong¡¯s mouth quivered, but just as he was about to speak, his body turned ethereal and dissipated from the town. Chapter 28

Chapter 28: Curtain Call

Trantor: CKtalon The moment Gao Chong disappeared, the rain in this ancient town suddenly stopped. The sun appeared in the sky, and its rays made the town appear beautiful after the rain. Xu Jingming was the only person in the sunlit town. I won.?Xu Jingming was delighted from the bottom of his heart. Three years after his retirement, he had a good fight after the virtual world¡¯sunch. He defeated Wang Qiao, who was once world number two. He even managed to seize an opportunity to defeat Gao Chong, a former world champion, with great difficulty. At this moment, the town copsed in front of him, and Xu Jingming¡¯s body turned ethereal as he returned to thebat space. China¡¯s first Divine battle had ended! The teamposed of Xu Jingming, Wang Yi, Zhang Qian, Dong Xu, and Wu Sai eventually won. ... In China¡¯s official livestream channel, the number of viewers had already exceeded 800 million during Xu Jingming and Gao Chong¡¯s sh! The virtual world had opened up for more than nine hours, so people were temporarily tired of the evolutionary methods and battles. They were more willing to watch a livestream. Moreover, the news spread like wildfire¡ªit was the only pinned livestream. This resulted in such an astonishing number of viewers. While Xu Jingming and Gao Chong were fighting, Huang Yong continued, ¡°It¡¯s quite a stalemate. Gao Chong¡¯s Crushing Blow can¡¯t do anything to Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming also encountered trouble; heavy armor is like a turtle shell in front of him. He has to attack Gao Chong¡¯s head in order to kill him.¡± ¡°He can only wait. Once they exhaust their stamina, they will reveal a w,¡± Qin Yiwen said. ¡°This is how experts fight. I won¡¯t give you a chance, and you won¡¯t either. Typically, when one¡¯s stamina declines and they are no longer in top form, it¡¯s easier to deliver a one-hit kill,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°Everyone, enjoy this. This is a very exciting sh between experts. What¡ªwhat? What happened?¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Qin Yiwen eximed. ¡°How did Xu Jingming pierce through Gao Chong¡¯s heavy armor with one strike?¡± Liu Xin found it unbelievable. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that it was impossible for the heavy armor to be prated by the spear?¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is impressive!¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong? What happened?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t see it clearly. How did he manage to stab through him?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t he barely manage to poke some holes in the heavy armor? How did he pierce through it?¡± ¡°How did Xu Jingming do it?¡± Countless members of the audience had been mentally prepared and were patiently enjoying the high-level sh. Who would¡¯ve thought that Gao Chong would die on the spot when he was stabbed through his chest that wasden with heavy armor without any warning? Nobody had expected this oue. Countless audience members felt their hearts race and their scalps tingle. ¡°Beautiful!¡± Xu Hong and his wife were extremely excited in the stands. ¡°Jingming!¡± Li Miaomiao looked at Xu Jingming under the sun and couldn¡¯t help but tear up. She had seen with her own eyes how her boyfriend practiced his spear every day without rxing and how many sandbags he had destroyed.?You¡¯ve finally shown your strength. This is your true strength. This was the uninjured Xu Jingming¡ªthe Xu Jingming who couldpletely demonstrate his strength. Liu Hai, who was in the stands, also smiled.?Not bad. You have a strong foundation and a firm stance.? Liu Hai got up and disappeared from the livestream, having seen everything that he wanted to see. The moment Xu Jingming stabbed Gao Chong¡¯s chest, Liu Hai knew what was happening. ... ¡°Let¡¯s see how Xu Jingming pierced through the heavy armor and killed Gao Chong.¡± Liu Xin waved her hand, and thebat space began to rey the battle scene from before¡ªa super slow rey! Gao Chong charged forward violently and ferociously before swinging his spear at Xu Jingming. The former thought nothing of Xu Jingming¡¯s seemingly ordinary Forward Pierce. As long as it didn¡¯t threaten his head, he didn¡¯t have to worry about it. He just needed to fight back! ¡°Look!¡± Huang Yong¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°This strike of Xu Jingming¡¯s is different from ordinary piercing strikes.¡± The 800 million viewers in the livestream were listening. More than 99% of them didn¡¯t know what the difference was.?How did it pierce through the heavy armor? ¡°Gao Chong cultivates Giant Bear Evolution. With his height and weight, together with his heavy armor that weighs 300 kilograms, he should weigh more than 500 kilograms,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°He charged forward like a high-speed car. A normal pierce involves retracting the spear after thrusting it out. If he didn¡¯t retract his spear¡­ it would be sent flying by Gao Chong¡¯s impact.¡± ¡°But Xu Jingming didn¡¯t! On the surface, this pierce appears to be a pierce. Strictly speaking¡­ it¡¯s more like a barricade stance!¡± Huang Yong pointed at Xu Jingming¡¯s posture as he stabbed. ¡°When he held the spear, it was as if he was one with the spear. His entire posture was in the form of the barricade stance! Gao Chong¡¯s charge crashed into a barricade.¡± ¡°For this strike, 30% of ites from Xu Jingming¡¯s strength, and 70% of ites from Gao Chong¡¯s charge,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°Most importantly, Xu Jingming¡¯s frame! He stood there, and even upon impact, it only sank his feet into the ground. He remained rooted to the ground, and he also held his spear tightly with both hands! Even if the might of this collision could injure his hands, he still did his best to stabilize his frame.¡± ¡°As such, it didn¡¯t reduce the might of the collision! It made Gao Chongpletely withstand the impact. The spear tip¡ªwhich carried this impact¡ªmanaged to pierce through the heavy armor,¡± Huang Yong praised. ¡°This is a little like a counter punch, but the technique is higher. The requirement for the frame while holding the spear is also very high.¡± Qin Yiwen also understood what was happening and sighed in amazement. ... With the professionalmentary, many audience members were enlightened. ¡°Right, it¡¯s like a counter punch in a boxing match. No matter how strong the boxer is, being hit by a counter punch can easily result in a KO if one isn¡¯t careful! This is because a counter punch doesn¡¯t just contain the force of one¡¯s punch but also the force of the opponent¡¯s charge.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is awesome!¡± ¡°How impressive!¡± ¡°This is much harder than a counter punch. After all, Gao Chong¡¯s heavy armor charge usually knocks the opponent¡¯s weapon flying!¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s feet sank into the ground from the impact, and his hands were bleeding, but he managed to stabilize himself. This body frame of his¡­ was like the stable frame of a building. It could withstand weight stably. From a mechanical point of view, this body frame¡­ ¡°Xu Jingming is impressive!¡± ¡°Awesome!¡± All kinds ofments kept pouring in. Many audience members also tipped the contestants they loved and admired in excitement. Of the ten contestants in this match, Xu Jingming¡¯s tips had already exceeded that of Gao Chong and reached first ce! ¡°This is China¡¯s first Divine battle. There were many unforgettable shes in this battle,¡± Liu Xin said with a sigh. ¡°For example, Grandpa Liu Jianfeng¡¯s assassination. Be it the first time he attacked Xu Jingming¡ªthe sh between the two¡ªor the assassination of Sharpshooter Wang Yi and the subsequent kill of Dong Xu, it left us in shock.¡± ¡°There¡¯s also Sharpshooter Wang Yi. Don¡¯t give her a chance. As long as she has a chance, you won¡¯t be able to escape! Lian Shuang was killed by a sudden arrow from her. Goddess of War Sun Yuting was also killed after being sent flying by Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°Of course, the most dazzling ones are Xu Jingming and Gao Chong.¡± ¡°Gao Chong killed Boxer King Wu Sai and Panda Zhang Qian in session! Then, he attacked Xu Jingming head-on,¡± the host said. ¡°Xu Jingming first cooperated with his teammates to kill Sun Yuting; then, he killed Wang Qiao in a one-on-one battle before fighting Gao Chong in the final battle.¡± ¡°The sh between the two was also the most thrilling battle in this match. The final fatal strike¡­ also left us confounded,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°Other than Wu Sai, who suffered from hisck of weaponry experience, the others are very experienced,¡± Huang Yong said. ¡°This battle is definitely worthy of a second watch!¡± With the conclusion of this Divine battle, the people in the stands gradually began to leave. The number of viewers plummeted from 800 million to 700 million to 600 million¡­ Chapter 29

Chapter 29: Morning News

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t be in a hurry to leave,¡± Liu Xin said with a smile when she saw this. ¡°Our official livestream will continue broadcasting for six hours. During these six hours, we will broadcast all the Divine matches being held today! After all, only the top experts can rely on the preliminaries to reach Divine on the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch. Their matches will also be extremely exciting.¡± ¡°I also want to remind everyone that in order to ensure the stability of your working life and your physical health in reality, limits on your online time in the virtual world will be put in ce starting at midnight July 26. Minors under the age of 16 are limited to 8 hours a day!¡± Liu Xin said. There were a bunch ofments below. ¡°Not only is there an eight-hour limit, but usage of weapons and armor are also prohibited.¡± ¡°They are making us fight with our bare hands!¡± ¡°It¡¯s unfair!¡± ¡°When have we ever been better than adults in a fight with our bare hands?¡± Countless children were shouting at the top of their voices. Huang Yong smiled and said, ¡°Weapons are only an extension of the hand! Many boxing techniques with bare hands are also very important. Spear Demon Xu Jingming also practiced the Eight Extremities Poking Foot from a young age. He mastered his spearmanship using his foundation in the Eight Extremities Poking Foot¡­ Fighting with your bare hands is also a way to build your foundation!¡± ¡°The better the boxing technique, the faster one delivers their weapon,¡± Qin Yiwen added. ¡°For those above 16,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°Starry Sky and Silver Moon yers can spend a maximum of 10 hours per day online. Radiant Sun yers are limited to 12 hours of online time! Divine experts are limited to a maximum of 16 hours a day! Therefore, if you want to stay longer in the virtual world, make yourself stronger.¡± ¡°I¡¯d like to remind everyone that you can also watch our official livestream in reality¡ªon television and other media tforms,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°Although the effects aren¡¯t as shocking as in the virtual world, it can save your time in the virtual world.¡± With that said, Liu Xin tapped gently, and the livestream behind her locked onto a livestream¡ªthree people were ready. ¡°Three people are ready for the second Divine battle. It looks like we need to wait a little longer,¡± Liu Xin said. The disy suddenly changed. It changed to¡ª¡±Two people are ready.¡± ¡°Someone has withdrawn,¡± Liu Xin said helplessly. ¡°From the looks of it, a Divine expert needs to tend to something else.¡± The number of viewers in the stands below had dropped to around 300 million. I don¡¯t have much weaponry experience, so it¡¯s best not to embarrass myself. I¡¯ll endure it for now, thought a stocky man. He was the one who canceled his ce in the queue.?Didn¡¯t Brother Wu Sai just embarrass himself? This stocky man was the greatest boxing champion in Chinese history, Xiong Tianshan. He had been a world boxing champion of five different weight sses ranging from 122lbs to 140lbs. His appearance fee for a match between titans could reach hundreds of millions, and he was now on the national patronage list. Although he was stronger than Wu Sai, he had to be careful after seeing thetter embarrass himself. I¡¯ll practice cold weapons in the virtual world for three days before fighting, Xiong Tianshan thought. ... Brother Xu is really invincible without his leg injury.?Yang Qingshuo sat in the stands and was surprised.?In terms of spearmanship, I¡¯m indeed inferior to Brother Xu. I have to work hard too. I have to reach Divine as soon as possible.?Yang Qingshuo got up and left. ... Old Xu has really stolen the limelight.?A muscr man stood up in the stands, his eyes filled with anticipation.?Without his leg injury, he unleashed his full strength and defeated Gao Chong. He¡¯s even stronger than me. I have to work hard. This man was Heng Fang, Xu Jingming¡¯s good friend from the national team. The two were on par and often sparred. ... ¡°Dad, these ten Divine experts are all impressive, but Senior Brother Xu is the most dazzling of them all. Senior Brother Xu is really impressive,¡± a young girl eximed in surprise. ¡°When he was young, I knew he had a limitless future.¡± The handsome middle-aged man with a ponytail smiled and said, ¡°That¡¯s why I took him in as a disciple. Look at how confident he was just now¡ªhe had the basics of Poking Foot down from his childhood training. This is called¡­ a good teacher producing a good disciple!¡± This middle-aged man was Xu Jingming¡¯s other master in his youth¡ªMingyue City¡¯s Poking Foot Sect¡¯s Sect Master, Dai Tongda. He was about the same age as Xu Hong, and he had be much younger after cultivating the evolutionary method. ¡°Oh, Dad, how strong are you as his teacher? Have you reached Divine?¡± the young girl asked. ¡°Ahem.¡± Dai Tongda shook his head. ¡°As the ancients say, a student is not necessarily inferior to their teacher, nor is a teacher necessarily more virtuous and talented than their student!¡± ¡°As the saying goes, the student surpasses the master. If he¡¯s better than his master, it means that the master taught him well.¡± Dai Tongda shook his head as he spoke, making it sound grander. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about Senior Brother. Dad, mybat strength is 896. What about you?¡± The young girl looked at her father. Dai Tongda looked at his daughter and finally lost his temper. ¡°Dai Xiaoqing, I raised you single-handedly and taught you martial arts. Is this how you repay me? Just you wait! In half a month, when I¡¯m proficient in my weapons, I¡¯llpete with you again to see who¡¯s stronger! I¡¯ll let you know¡­ that your father will ultimately be superior!¡± With that said, he got up and disappeared. ¡°Leaving after saying his piece.¡± Dai Xiaoqing curled her lips, but her eyes were filled with smiles. As she was from a single-parent family, her father had brought her up since she was young. The father-daughter duo was never a family that followed propriety with each other, and they were already used to it. Dad now has the will to fight with our match in half a month, Dai Xiaoqing thought to herself. In her memory, her father had be very dispirited after the divorce. He was old now, and his health was much worse. She was also very worried about her father, but there was nothing she could do about it. Now that the evolutionary method was avable, her father¡¯s body had undergone a transformation. He also saw a future in martial arts, so his spirit was no longer the same. This era is wonderful.?Dai Xiaoqing got up and disappeared. ****** In reality, the sun rose. At Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao¡¯s residence, the two families gathered together and had breakfast. ¡°Jingming.¡± Xu Hong held a deep-fried dough stick in one hand and soy milk in the other as he looked at his son. ¡°Although you¡¯ve participated in the World Martial Arts Tournament twice, the World Martial Arts Tournament¡¯s finals probably only have a few hundred million viewers. It¡¯sparable to the number of viewers this live broadcast has, but the number of viewers in China¡­ will definitely not be able to match the live broadcast in this virtual world.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°No media has ever received an exaggerated number of viewers exceeding 800 million.¡± ¡°You became famous overnight.¡± Xu Hong nodded. ¡°But you mustn¡¯t let it get to your head because this is only the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch! Professional diators like you have practiced for years and have the advantage. Billions of people around the world will subsequently practice evolutionary methods and weapons in the virtual world¡­ Billions of people will work hard together. Geniuses in the medical industry, geniuses from the technology industry, and even geniuses from other industries will enter the virtual world. Thepetition will be a thousand times more intense.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Master also said that professional diators have the advantage in the first month. In half a year, us professional diators will probably drown.¡± ¡°Probably 99% of the professional diators will drown. Only the most outstanding few¡­ will be able to continue standing at the top in thepetition between billions.¡± Xu Hong looked at his son. ¡°Therefore, you can¡¯t be too arrogant and conceited because of your past achievements. Otherwise, you will just be another face in the crowd.¡± ¡°Dad, I¡¯ll keep that in mind.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Grandpa Xu had taken a stroll outside and walked into the living room. He looked at Xu Jingming and asked, ¡°Grandson, you received over 15 million in tips, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, more than 15 million.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°But the virtual world¡¯s officials take half! I¡¯ll have to pay taxes afterward, so I¡¯ll eventually get about 4 million in the end.¡± Half of it meant about seven million. With his ie, he had to pay taxes at the top bracket¡ª45% of his overall personal ie¡ªso he would only receive about four million. ¡°Very impressive. I couldn¡¯t earn that much a year even in my youth,¡± Grandpa Xu said with a smile. ¡°This is China¡¯s first Divine battle. It¡¯s rtively special,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°How many people are following your ount?¡± Grandpa Xu asked. ¡°You can follow contestants while watching a livestream.¡± ¡°More than 60 million,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°More than 60 million followers in a single battle?¡± Li Miaomiao couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Iposed so many songs, but the number of fans I received only exceeded ten million.¡± The projection on the wall beside him started ying the news. ¡°This is the morning news.¡± ¡°After the virtual world¡¯sunch, China had a maximum of 1.28 billion people online.¡± ¡°China¡¯s first Divine battle ended more than an hour ago. The teamposed of Spear Demon Xu Jingming, Sharpshooter Wang Yi, Panda Zhang Qian, Bizarro Twin Sabers Dong Xu, and Boxer King Wu Sai obtained the final victory.¡± ¡°As of now, seven people are in the queue for the second Divine battle¡­¡± News reports appeared one after another. There was also exciting news footage, such as Xu Jingming piercing Gao Chong¡¯s chest with his spear. ¡°Nearly all the 8 a.m.. news is about the virtual world?¡± Xu Hong eximed in surprise. ¡°Times have really changed!¡± Chapter 30

Chapter 30: Master¡¯s Summoning

Trantor: CKtalon In the virtual world¡¯s martial arts arena, Cheng Zihao stood there, watching the figures arrive. ¡°Boss, all the managers of the threepanies are here,¡± the middle-aged man said as he stood beside Cheng Zihao. Cheng Zihao looked at the group of managers and said calmly, ¡°Everyone should be able to guess that the appearance of the virtual world has made the Tiger Shark Group¡¯s days very difficult. We can¡¯t rely on the Tiger Shark Group anymore; we have to rely on ourselves.¡± The managers listened obediently. This was their boss who paid their sry! They couldn¡¯t offend their boss no matter what. ¡°The appearance of the virtual world is a crisis,¡± Cheng Zihao said, ¡°but also an opportunity!¡± ¡°Of my threepanies, one does modeling, and the other two do live-streaming,¡± Cheng Zihao said. These threepanies contracted a group of beautiful women. ¡°Many of the employees in thepany were skiving during these livestreams! They only had a single-digit number of viewers, but they didn¡¯t give a damn. They even connected to friends who share the same pitiful number of viewers before chatting for an hour or two. They go offline once they meet their daily quota of online time! They earn 20,000 to 30,000 a month from me! It must be great for them!¡± Cheng Zihao red at them. ¡°I didn¡¯t care in the past, but I can¡¯t anymore!¡± ¡°All threepanies have to profit!¡± Cheng Zihao stared at the group of managers. ¡°If you can¡¯t bring in profit, all of you managers are to pack up and leave!¡± ¡°Boss, what do we do next? Tiger Shark¡¯s traffic has plummeted,¡± asked a management staff member. ¡°Is there a need to ask?¡± Cheng Zihao said. ¡°I already said that the virtual world is a crisis and a chance! Did you see China¡¯s first Divine battle? It¡¯s unbelievable that there were more than 800 million viewers. This is the charm of the virtual world¡¯s livestream. Our streamers and beauties will all enter the virtual world from today onward!¡± ¡°My requirements are for them to livestream in the virtual world at least six hours a day,¡± Cheng Zihao said. ¡°If they can¡¯t do it, they are fired.¡± ¡°Boss, we still have a livestream contract with the Tiger Shark Group¡­¡± the middle-aged man said. ¡°Old Zhou, don¡¯t worry.¡± Cheng Zihao shook his head and said, ¡°The countries of the Earth Alliance will soon issue regtions to ensure that people have the right to livestream in the virtual world. The Tiger Shark Group will also quickly adjust the contracts with the streamers.¡± ¡°Your mission is to think about how to make a livestream more attractive and bring in more viewers,¡± Cheng Zihao said. ¡°I believe we can have five beauties form a team! A team of beauties will definitely be attractive.¡± ¡°There has to be something special about them too! Some of the beauties need to be cold and aloof, while others are cute. A team of beauties with different styles allows for differentiation.¡± ¡°A popr battle team can challenge the other teams in thepany and boost the poprity of the less popr ones.¡± ¡°We also have to find capable members! Thepany has to sign a contract with professional diators, both male and female. These diators¡­ Many of them don¡¯t earn much in Division A and Bpetitions, so they can be contracted easily! A powerful male diator can carry a team with four beauties.¡± ¡°We can also form a team of five female archers. Practicing archery is easier.¡± The managers came up with all kinds of ideas. Cheng Zihao nodded in satisfaction. ¡°I believe that beautiful women will always attract attention! Our threepanies will definitely have a bright future in the virtual world! I request that you provide me with aplete implementation n by 8 p.m. tonight. I will officially notify everyone in thepany that it will begin at midnight tomorrow.¡± It couldn¡¯t be helped; ordinary employees could only spend at most 10 hours a day in the virtual world! They had used up most of their time today. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Yes, Boss,¡± replied the management. They had to give it their all to keep their jobs. Soon, the management left, leaving only the middle-aged man beside Cheng Zihao. ¡°Zhou Feng, you¡¯ve been with me for so many years.¡± Cheng Zihao stared at the middle-aged man. ¡°You should know that I have no other way out now. I have to take a gamble. If I seed, both of us will be rich! If I fail¡­ you can only find anotherpany.¡± ¡°Boss, don¡¯t worry. Quite a number ofpanies have transferred operations to the virtual world,¡± Zhou Feng said seriously. ¡°But our threepanies have an advantage. The streamers and models we chose are all real beauties. There¡¯s no way to disguise oneself in the virtual world; all of them are in their true forms. We stand to gain instead.¡± ¡°Thepetition will be intense; we have to work hard,¡± Cheng Zihao said. He had watched his father manage thepany over the years while hispany had also suffered a few setbacks. He still had some managerial experience. ... Xu Jingming isn¡¯t on the national patronage list, but he killed Wang Qiao and Gao Chong in a one-on-one.?A thin man with a scar on his face watched the livestream.?I told the higher-ups that basing the name list on their achievements wasn¡¯t the most suitable. There are too many talented contestants, and their achievements aren¡¯t high for various reasons. The higher-ups are also afraid of being pointed out for unfair treatment, so they only use achievements to be their benchmark.?The scarred man shook his head gently.?However, I have to work hard. Otherwise, it will be embarrassing if I¡¯m defeated by Liu Hai¡¯s disciple one day. The scarred man¡¯s name was Lei Yunfang, one of the three legendary figures in China¡¯s martial arts world. He first participated in the third World Martial Arts Tournament and became world champion. After resting for a few years, he participated in the eighth World Martial Arts Tournament, but unfortunately, he only came in second. He lost to the legendary yer of the United States of America, ¡®Kai Saint Mills.¡¯ In the following year, at the ninth World Martial Arts Tournament, he met his old enemy¡ªKai Saint Mills¡ªin the finals. Lei Yunfang obtained first ce this time, but he announced his retirement because of his injuries. Kai Saint Mills was the greatest martial artist in the United States of America; he had a perfect physique and perfect weaponry techniques. He was also the most popr diator in the World Martial Arts Alliance and had been world champion four times in his career. Therefore, the two battles between these titans also became legends in the martial arts world. ... Master is right. If Jingming didn¡¯t suffer a leg injury, he would¡¯ve be world champion.?The short and fat Tie Lianyun also carefully watched the first Divine battle video. Tie Lianyun was the disciple Liu Hai was most pleased with. He was 39 years old this year and had taken first ce three times during the five World Martial Arts Tournaments he participated in! He was one of the three legendary figures in China¡¯s martial arts world. In terms of fame, he was rankedst among the three martial arts legends in China because the opponents he had defeated weren¡¯t strong enough. He wasn¡¯t like Liu Hai, who aplished an achievement in hister years during the most barbaric of times and who had even taught arge number of powerful disciples. He wasn¡¯t like Lei Yunfang, who people still talked about his battle with Kai to this day. Fantastic. Retired seniors have all appeared one after another. Geniuses will even appear among countless citizens. I will also prove myself in this era, Tie Lianyun thought to himself.?I should be winning the title of being the strongest in China! ... Gao Chong, Wang Qiao, and Dong Xu all stumbled. Martial arts masters will also lose! A 97-year-old senior is already capable of suppressing a martial arts master. If one doesn¡¯t improve, one will be overtaken. Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, Liu Chongyuan, Dai Xiaoqing, and the other experts¡ªincluding Dai Tongda, Xu Hong, and Grandpa Liu Jianfeng who came from the general popce¡ªwere working hard at their training. ****** In a martial arts arena in the virtual world. Xu Jingming was watching the rey of his battle and studying his response. In the future, when I enter the battle map and rendezvous with my teammates, it¡¯s best if I use dual shields.?Xu Jingming looked at the scene of him being assassinated by Grandpa Liu Jianfeng.?If I had wielded dual shields, I could¡¯ve protected most of my body while walking. It will be ten times harder for assassins to assassinate me. Even if Senior Liu Jianfeng is much stronger, he will be dumbfounded when I put my dual shields together. It was much safer with dual shields. In the one-on-two battle, I focused on defense against Wang Qiao and Sun Yuting. I was too conservative; I should¡¯ve defended while throwing in some attacks.?Xu Jingming watched.?Sometimes, offense is the best defense. Xu Jingming pondered over the problems in this battle and suddenly received an invite¡ª¡±Liu Hai invites you to his personal space.¡± Master is inviting me??Xu Jingming was a little surprised, and he immediately tapped on the projection. Whoosh. Xu Jingming felt his vision blur as he arrived at another martial arts arena. The stocky Liu Hai was standing there. ¡°Master,¡± Xu Jingming greeted. He was a little unustomed to seeing his master looking middle-aged after all these years of seeing him with white hair. ¡°Jingming.¡± Liu Hai smiled at his disciple. ¡°Did you feel pleased after defeating Wang Qiao and Gao Chong in that battle?¡± Xu Jingming grinned. ¡°I¡¯m quite happy.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll let you calm down.¡± Liu Hai reached out and held a saber in one hand. ¡°Choose any weapon or equipment. Feel free toe at me.¡± ¡°Master, you will just be wearing a cloth robe and using a single saber?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°You¡¯re looking down on your disciple, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to know how strong I was at my peak?¡± Liu Hai looked at Xu Jingming.. ¡°Nobody in the world has seen it, but I¡¯ll let you see it today.¡± Chapter 31

Chapter 31: Liu Hai Teaches His Disciple (1)

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming¡¯s fighting spirit burned. When he joined the national team, his master was already in his sixties; it was impossible for him to fight with his full strength. His master was already 45 at the first World Martial Arts Tournament, so it was indeed a mystery how strong he was at his peak. ¡°Put on your armor and get your spear,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Armor versus cloth?¡± Xu Jingming looked at Liu Hai. ¡°Master, you¡¯re really confident. I won¡¯t hold back then!¡± As he spoke, dark-red light armor appeared on his body, and he held a huge spear. He wore armor and held a huge spear¡ªhe had the absolute advantage in terms of equipment! ¡°Be careful now, Master.¡± Xu Jingming prepared to deliver his first strike. ¡°Wait.¡± Liu Hai stretched out his hand to stop him and asked, ¡°What¡¯s your Physique index?¡± ¡°115,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll adjust my Physique index first; otherwise, I¡¯ll be bullying you,¡± Liu Hai said and started manually adjusting. He shortened the amount of training time he had spent on the evolutionary method, naturally dropping his Physique index. People normally had their physiques set to their limits. For example, Xu Jingming adjusted it to ¡®735 days of practice¡¯ to have his body reach its limits. His body became much weaker if he changed it to ¡®100 days of practice.¡¯ ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve adjusted the training time to 68 days to have a Physique index of 115¡ªthe same as yours.¡± Liu Hai nodded in satisfaction. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed when he heard this.?I cultivated ¡®Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯ and have reached Intermediate 20%. Even so, I need to practice 735 days to reach a Physique index of 115. Master only needs 68 days to reach a Physique index of 115? ¡°Master, your evolutionary method has reached Advanced?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yeah, Ferocious Tiger Evolution Advanced level.¡± Liu Hai nodded slightly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I guess there are only a handful of people in the world who can reach the evolutionary method¡¯s Advanced level.¡± Xu Jingming was secretly surprised.?Master is indeed impressive. I¡¯ve fought Gao Chong and Wang Qiao before, and the gap in everyone¡¯s bodies wasn¡¯t that great. Everyone was likely only at the Intermediate level of the evolutionary method. ¡°A temporary lead is nothing. After all, I¡¯ve trained for almost 50 years longer than you!¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°It¡¯s normal to have an advantage in the beginning.¡± ¡°Our Physique index is the same now. I¡¯ll use a cloth robe and a single saber.¡± Liu Hai looked at his disciple with interest. ¡°If you have the ability, defeat me.¡± ¡°Master, be careful.¡± Xu Jingming shook his spear, and a projection of a blurry dragon lunged straight at Liu Hai¡¯s chest. Liu Hai stood still and didn¡¯t dodge at all. He immediately cleaved out with his saber. Bang! Liu Hai¡¯s saber beam struck the spear like a whip, and Xu Jingming felt his spear sway and move to the side. At the same time, Liu Hai was about to advance and close in on his disciple. Parrying a spear with a single saber strike??Although Xu Jingming was surprised, he immediately spun his spear and swept it at Liu Hai. The might of this sweep could even pulverize a house. ng.? Liu Hai blocked with his saber, and the saber projection turned into a blur during the block. Xu Jingming felt as if his spear was stuck, and he couldn¡¯t exert any strength. Liu Hai blocked the spear first before taking a step forward and swinging his saber. This strike was too fast. It was said that Grandpa Liu Jianfeng¡¯s sword was fast, but Liu Hai¡¯s saber¡­ was even faster. Xu Jingming wanted to retreat and dodge. His leg had recovered, and his movement technique was fine, but he couldn¡¯t make it in time! He tried to block with his spear, but it was simrly toote. Pu.? The saber shed, and Xu Jingming felt the saber slice past his chest. He looked down and saw that his armor had been cleanly sliced open like tofu, leaving a gash. Xu Jingming looked at the gash on his chest and helplessly reached out to tap his personal interface, restoring himself to his peak state. ¡°I lost.¡± Xu Jingming stood still, feeling puzzled. ¡°Master, I used my spear against your saber. Why did you manage to parry my spear with one strike?¡± ¡°Because a single strike of mine is stronger than yours,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°My spear swept out, but you didn¡¯t even budge,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The force waspletely diverted.¡± ¡°My defense is also better than yours, so I can naturally deflect the force of your spear,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°The reason why I killed you with one strike is that I was faster than your spear! You can¡¯t block it, nor can you escape.¡± ¡°The difference is that great?¡± Xu Jingming was a little dazed. ¡°I know that you¡¯re very strong, Master. You taught so many disciples, and you know all the weapons of the various schools. Your techniques are also very brilliant, enough to teach all your disciples. But¡­¡± ¡°But I was old back then and didn¡¯t fight with my full strength,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°If I had a young body like yours, I would¡¯ve long bullied you kids. Hahaha¡­ Awesome. It feels good to be young again.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be disheartened.¡± Liu Hai looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°After all, I¡¯ve practiced for nearly 50 more years than you! Moreover, I¡¯ve benefited greatly from being the head coach of the national team for 20 years, having taught the national team disciples who have all kinds of unique skills. As I taught you, you were also giving me inspiration, allowing me to hone my techniques constantly. My current skills only came after 70 years of growth.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°In the backdrop of the entire globe, mybat techniques might still have an advantage now,¡± Liu Hai said, ¡°but this is the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch! Be it the functions of the martial arts arena or the life-and-death battles in thebat space¡­ It will allow people¡¯s techniques to grow very quickly. In the future, all of you will also reach the level of mybat techniques, and you might even surpass me.¡± ¡°I invited you here today to share with you some of my insights,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°It will also allow you to take fewer detours and improve faster.¡± ¡°Master¡­¡± Xu Jingming was a little touched. ¡°I¡¯m not just teaching you. I¡¯ll teach all the disciples I think well of,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°After all, it¡¯s apetition between teams in the future. There are five people in a team, so it won¡¯t do to rely on one person. In the future, you will be the linchpin in the martial artspetition between China and other countries.¡± ¡°From now on, listen and learn.¡± Liu Hai looked at his disciple. ¡°What I¡¯m teaching you are insights gained from 70 years of martial arts cultivation.¡± Xu Jingming listened. ¡°In the past, I didn¡¯t want my excessive enthusiasm to harm you. Now that there¡¯s the virtual world, you can learn it well.¡± Liu Hai held the saber in one hand. ¡°The first thing I want to teach you is how to deliver force with your body!¡± A technique for force delivery??Xu Jingming listened carefully. His technique for force delivery was impressive enough, allowing him to create ultimate moves like Shadowless Thrust and Mountain Shattering. ¡°Physical force delivery is the key tobat. My force delivery technique is better than yours, so with the same Physique index, my speed and strength are greater than yours,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°It¡¯s like an adult fighting a child. They hold the absolute advantage.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had been crushed by his master despite wearing armor and holding a huge spear. This was the huge difference afforded by the force delivery technique. ¡°I have practiced forms since I was a child. Later on, Master Meng taught me Taiji. Although Iter learned all kinds of domestic martial arts, became the national team¡¯s head coach, and even studied the various foreign schools of martial arts, my core¡­ is still Taiji! Taiji ispatible with all schools.¡± Liu Hai looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°You should know that the key to force delivery is the spine! The spine is like a huge dragon that connects the entire body from top to bottom. Strength delivery needs to be done step by step to unify the entire body¡¯s strength. Only then can the strength unleashed be strong enough.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°But the next step to strength isn¡¯t about having one part in motion affecting the whole.¡± Liu Hai looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°It¡¯s¡­ to have the body be water!¡± ¡°Be water?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°Make the body as natural as water.¡± Liu Hai¡¯s body lunged forward and backward like a huge snake, his joints and muscles iparably natural. ¡°Everything is natural when I move forward and backward, left and right.¡± ¡°Once my body exerts its strength, it will flow like water. It will be natural and without any obstructions.¡± Liu Hai pped his palm down. Bam!? The air exploded, and the ground was sted into a huge pit by the airwaves. ¡°Force is exerted using the feet, and the body is fast.¡± Liu Hai¡¯s body moved, and his figure turned into a blur as he appeared in the distance. He was even faster than Grandpa Liu Jianfeng. ¡°When delivering force with the hands, it should be as fast as lightning and extremely powerful.¡± Liu Hai waved his single saber, and with a sh, the saber tore through the air. The resulting wind caused the ground to crack. ¡°The mind and will need to fusepletely into every part of the body, allowing you to sense every spot with great ease,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°With a thought, the move is executed. Speed and strength will reach an extremely high realm.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Remember this: Be water; have your mind be one with every part of your body. Feel every spot and have full proficiency in them,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Try your best to practice shield techniques in this state. Don¡¯t integrate the Eight Extremities into your shield technique for the time being. Just practice Taiji¡ªthis is force training! Practice controlling your body.¡± ¡°Once mastery of the body is attained, the technique of force delivery will naturally be elevated to a whole new level,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°I understand,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I was afraid that you would go astray from training and even injure your body, but that¡¯s no longer a fear in the virtual world,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile.. ¡°I was only teaching you the first aspect. What I¡¯m teaching you now is the second¡ªactualbat!¡± Chapter 32

Chapter 32: Liu Hai Teaches His Disciple (2)

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°This is abat technique after ¡®be water,''¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°I grasped it naturally over the years. I¡¯ll teach you now. When you are water, you can slowly figure it out and master it.¡± Xu Jingming listened attentively. ¡°Watch.¡± Liu Hai reached out, and the single saber in his hand disappeared. In its ce, an apple appeared. Liu Hai gently threw the apple and allowed it to drop into his hand. ¡°To have an apple smash into the hand still hurts, right?¡± Liu Hai threw the apple again. When the apple fell, his palm moved down along with it before catching it. ¡°Letting itnd in the hand this way will deliver minimum impact.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I understand. From a physical point of view, this is rtive speed! If the hand stays where it is and allows the apple to fall freely, all the kic energy of the apple is borne by the palm when it smashes into the hand! And if the palm were to drop along with it, the rtive speed would probably be only one-third or even one-fifth of the speed at which the apple falls! The kic energy from the impact would be one-third squared or even one-fifth squared. The kic energy is much lower.¡± The corners of Liu Hai¡¯s eyes twitched.?Physics? What the hell? ¡°Alright, you understand the theory,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°What I want to teach you is speed control in actualbat! The apple is the enemy¡¯s speed, and the palm is your speed. Controlling both your speed and the enemy¡¯s¡­ allows the enemy¡¯s attacks to only exert one-tenth or even less of their might.¡± Xu Jingming somewhat understood and said, ¡°I¡¯ve learned this before. One of the techniques for deflecting force is to follow the other party¡¯s speed.¡± ¡°You¡¯re just passively responding to the other party. I¡¯m talking about¡­ speed control!¡± Liu Hai held the saber in one hand. ¡°Forget it¡ªit¡¯s better to get our hands dirty. Attack me as quickly as you can.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming reached out and held a spear, immediately advancing and striking out. ng.? Liu Hai casually blocked it. When he did so, Xu Jingming felt the spear being glued to something. He probably only delivered 10% of his strength. Swish! Swish! Swish! Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate and struck out as quickly as he could. In the blink of an eye, he stabbed out dozens of times. Liu Hai stood in his spot and struck out. Every strike blocked Xu Jingming¡¯s spear, causing every strike to be glued! Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t unleash his full strength. Every time my spear gets stuck, my entire body feels like it¡¯s being trapped in a spiderweb. I can¡¯t use my strength at all!?Xu Jingming found it torturous. When Xu Jingming stabbed out with his 58th Forward Pierce, Liu Hai also instantly stepped forward diagonally. The simultaneous advancement of both parties shortened the distance between them. Xu Jingming was surprised, and he felt a saber sh before piercing his chest. Xu Jingming could only helplessly click on his personal interface to recover to his peak state. ¡°Do you understand?¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°The body is like water. The moment the enemy makes a move, the water will ripple and react ordingly! You¡¯ve struck more than 50 times in a row, and I responded to every strike. Every strike left you stuck.¡± ¡°This is an instinctive reaction, not something that runs through the brain,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°If you rely on the brain to think, you won¡¯t be able to block more than 50 consecutive strikes, and not perfectly either.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. When one¡¯s attack speed reached a limit, it exceeded the enemy¡¯s reaction time. ¡°When I can¡¯t deliver even 10% of my strength against the enemy, I¡¯m bound to lose,¡± Xu Jingming said. Liu Hai said, ¡°I blocked more than 50 strikes in a row because I was defending. In the final sh, I also took a step forward and struck at the moment you used Forward Pierce! I killed you with one strike.¡± ¡°Counter punch?¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Master, you seized the opportunity to counter-attack when I executed Forward Pierce?¡± ¡°When the body is like water, you¡¯ll be capable of doing this after training,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Preempt the enemy¡¯s move! It¡¯s difficult to change attacks the moment the enemy makes a move. At this moment¡­ I¡¯ll strike out by taking a step forward.¡± ¡°Can attacks be executed so quickly? The body also takes time to react,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. ¡°I¡¯ve said it before: your body is like water, and your mind is one with every part of your body. You can sense every part of your body with great ease,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°When your mind is one with every part of your body, your body will be faster!¡± Xu Jingming fell into thought. His control of his body hadn¡¯t reached his master¡¯s level, but he understood what his master meant. ¡°Speed control isn¡¯t just about defense but also offense. In the future, you have to grasp everyone¡¯s speed during the five-member team fights. You have to¡­ turn the other party¡¯s speed into an auxiliary factor in yourbat. Every person is like a pawn of yours, so your strength will naturally be much greater,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°To reach my level, your body has to be water. Your body moves once your heart stirs! Otherwise, you won¡¯t be able to make the necessary changes by the time you see the other party¡¯s speed change. Naturally, that won¡¯t work.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Preempt the enemy¡¯s move. If it¡¯s in line with your preemptive measure, you can control them; otherwise, kill them,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°This is also what Taiji has been pursuing!¡± Is this Master¡¯s realm??Xu Jingming finally understood. In the past, he only knew that his master¡¯sbat techniques were better than his and that thetter was better than anyone on the national team, but he didn¡¯t know how much better. ¡°I could only truly use it after my body reached its peak,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°I¡¯ve taught you two lessons. One is to control your body and attain the state where your body is water. The other is to control the enemy¡¯s speed. The enemy is like a chess piece to you¡ªyou can make use of them and kill them whenever you want,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°A single line of true teachings can end up embellished into thousands of manuals. If you want to master these two lessons I taught you, you have to work hard.¡± ¡°Yes, I understand.¡± Xu Jingming felt like he had broadened his horizons and knew which direction hisbat techniques should head in. ¡°These are my martial arts insights from thest 70 years. You¡¯ll have to figure things out yourself in the future,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Alright, you may leave. Make the best use of your time. Countless experts around the world are working hard.¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± Xu Jingming bowed respectfully. ¡°Thank you, Master!¡± ¡°As a master, the happiest thing is to see you guys be stronger than me!¡± Liu Hai smiled and said, ¡°Alright, go.¡± With that said, he waved his hand and sent his disciple off. Liu Hai was the only person left in the martial arts arena as he stood still.?There are endless possibilities in this era. I wonder how far you kids can grow. Liu Hai treated his beloved disciples like his children. These disciples were still tender when they first joined the national team. Under his tutge and guidance, they became more and more mature. They even stepped onto the highest stage topete with world experts. Some of his disciples had ruined their future in martial arts because of injuries or illnesses. They had even ruined their future because of love. His heart ached for them. Now, Liu Hai was very happy to see many disciples have a brighter future. However, your master is your master after all. You guys may be working hard, but I¡¯m also improving.?Liu Hai extended his hands and held a shield in one hand and a saber in the other.?If you have the ability, surpass me fair and square! ... Xu Jingming returned to the martial arts arena in his personal space. Master.?Xu Jingming was very grateful.?Master might be the only one in the entire world who can attain suchbat techniques. Even if he isn¡¯t the only one, there will only be a handful. Gao Chong was world champion, while I¡¯m believed to be one of the top ten spearmen in history. Yet, our realms are very far from Master¡¯s. How many people can stand on the same level as Master? This kind of martial arts insight is priceless! Master didn¡¯t need me to pay any price and simply imparted it to me.?Xu Jingming could only keep it in mind. In this era of the virtual world, such martial arts insights were extremely precious! Of the two lessons Master taught, the second lesson is aboutbat techniques after the body bes water. I¡¯m in no hurry to learn them. What I need to learn now is the first lesson¡ªto be water. Being water grants me better control over my body and allows me to unleash my body¡¯s potential. For example, Master¡¯s Physique index¡ªstrength, speed, reaction¡ªis higher than mine.?Xu Jingming reached out and held a shield in one hand..?Time to begin training. Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Six Days Later

Trantor: CKtalon Six dayster, in a canyon in the virtual world. On the muddy mountain path, Xu Jingmingy on the ground, covered in dirt. He was panting weakly, and his body was covered in blood. He reached out and tapped his personal interface gently, returning his body to its peak state. Only then did he spiritedly stand up. He picked up a pair of damaged shields and tapped them gently. His clothes became clean, and the dents in the shields disappeared, returning to their brand-new state. It¡¯s difficult. Is it that difficult to defend against an opponent with a basicbat strength of 800??Xu Jingming held his shield with both hands.?Again! Hu! Hu! Hu! Arge number of figures appeared in the canyon. A total of 100 valiant bandits appeared, all holding myriad weapons¡ªspears, axes, or sledgehammers. Of these three types of weapons, the ax and the hammer delivered great impact and damage, while the spear was faster and harder to deal with. ¡°Die.¡± The hundred valiant bandits, each with a basicbat strength of 800, swarmed him from all directions. Even though these virtual bandits didn¡¯t have highbat intelligence, they didn¡¯t require much intelligence. Xu Jingming found it difficult to withstand their ganking attacks. Swoosh.? Xu Jingming immediately moved. He couldn¡¯t just stand there foolishly; he had to rely on his movement technique to create an advantageous environment. However, a hundred people surrounded him! Regardless of his evasive maneuvers, more than ten bandits soon arrived in front of him. Bang! Xu Jingming held a shield in each hand, and his shield techniques were brilliant. They were like two spider webs that made the attacks weak and powerless. He even borrowed the momentum of their attacks to force the bandits into a stumble. His movement technique was also very agile. He blitzed through the bandits and made sure that fewer bandits attacked him each time. Whoosh! Whoosh!? Xu Jingming blocked three axes and two sledgehammers, only to have three spears tearing through the air from behind. Xu Jingming felt his scalp tingle from the spears¡¯ humming. He instinctively ducked, barely avoiding the three spears. ¡°Die!¡± ¡°Kill him!¡± The bandits were in a frenzy, and Xu Jingming had to face a flurry of axes, hammers, and spears almost constantly, inevitably leaving him in a sorry state. All he could do was dodge left and right, trying his best to borrow the attacks¡¯ force. ording to Master, my mind and will need to be one with every part of my body, allowing me to employ them with ease,?Xu Jingming thought.?My movement technique seems so clumsypared to Master¡¯s. My shield technique isn¡¯t as fast as his, and my ability to borrow and deflect force isn¡¯t that perfect either. It¡¯s obvious that my control over my body isn¡¯t high enough. I have to be faster and more agile. My shield techniques need to move faster too!?Xu Jingming tried his best to utilize his body better. He imagined his body to be like water and used his mind to sense every part of his body as he tried his best to mobilize every ounce of strength in his body. ¡°Pfft.¡± A spear stabbed through Xu Jingming¡¯s shoulder from the side. His right arm turned limp, and the shield he was holding failed to protect him. The sledgehammer and ax crashed into the shield, followed by Xu Jingming¡¯s body. Xu Jingming fell down and didn¡¯t struggle anymore. All the bandits around him disappeared¡ªhe had set it to have the bandits disperse the moment they hit him. I failed again.?Xu Jingmingy in the mud, recalling the battle and thinking about his shield usage. After lying down for a long time, he reached out and tapped his personalbat strength interface. yer: Xu Jingming Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Intermediate 75%) (721 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 127 Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 2 88%), Footwork (Lv. 2 62%), Shield Technique (Lv. 2 83%) Basic Combat Strength: 1651 Combat Bonus: 23% Combat Strength: 2030 It¡¯s the virtual world¡¯s seventh day, but I still haven¡¯t pushed the evolutionary method to Advanced. My shield and spearmanship improvements are rtively slow. On the other hand, my footwork improved quite quickly, Xu Jingming thought.?Perhaps it¡¯s because my footwork was rtively weak to begin with. He had broken his leg at the age of 20, and his long-term leg injury prevented him from practicing many footwork techniques. Nowadays, with high-intensity training in the virtual world¡¯s martial arts arena, being ganked by 100 bandits improved his footwork greatly. Even if an ordinary person didn¡¯t have any foundation, their movement technique would improve greatly after being surrounded and attacked hundreds or thousands of times by 100 people. It¡¯s almost seven? It¡¯s time for dinner.?Xu Jingming checked his personal interface and noticed the time. He immediately tapped lightly and exited the virtual world game. ****** After dinner, in the living room. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao sat on the sofa and ate fruits while watching the program on the projection screen. ¡°As a Divine expert, you can spend up to 16 hours a day in the virtual world, but I can only be in there for 10 hours.¡± Li Miaomiao ate her grapes and grumbled, ¡°You have to spend more time with me. Don¡¯t be engrossed with the virtual world all the time.¡± ¡°Ain¡¯t I here apanying you now?¡± Xu Jingming smiled obsequiously. ¡°Moreover, I believe that with your talent, you will definitely reach Radiant Sun in a short period of time. That way, you can spend 12 hours online in the virtual world.¡± ¡°Radiant Sun? It¡¯s too difficult.¡± Li Miaomiao said helplessly, ¡°I train my movement technique and swordsmanship every day, but ever since I reached 20-star Silver Moon, I lose two matches for every match I win! It¡¯s too difficult!¡± ¡°Silver Moon only needs 30 stars to max out; that¡¯s still very fast,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Moreover, your basicbat strength hasn¡¯t reached the Radiant Sun threshold. There¡¯s no need to rush. I¡¯ll teach you for half an hour a day. I believe your basicbat strength will reach 400 in a month.¡± ¡°In a month?¡± Li Miaomiao wore a bitter expression. ¡°If you work harder, you¡¯ll probably be done in half a month,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Improvements happen quickly early on when training yourbat techniques in the virtual world.¡± At his level, improvements became very slow. ¡°Oh right, Lei Yunfang finally participated in the Divine battle today,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°This battle was very sudden, and the officials didn¡¯t have the time to livestream it. However, the video was released afterward. Did you watch it?¡± ¡°Nope.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head and smiled. ¡°I nned on watching it with you after going offline.¡± ¡°Tch.¡± Li Miaomiao curled her lips and issuedmands. The program on the projection turned into a battle video. ¡°Of the three legendary experts in China¡¯s martial arts world, Tie Lianyun showcased himself on the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch. Liu Hai showcased himself on the third day, but Lei Yunfang only did it on the seventh day.¡± Li Miaomiao sighed. At this moment, the ten people in the video were choosing weapons and equipment. But when they saw Lei Yunfang, the other nine people appeared somewhat shocked. ¡°Senior Lei Yunfang is actually only 56 years old this year; he¡¯s much younger than my master. However, he participated in the third World Martial Arts Tournament and has a lot of seniority in the martial arts circle. Moreover, he was at his peak during the Martial Arts Tournament, so the strength he disyed was even greater than Master¡¯s,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°He¡¯s also publicly recognized as China¡¯s strongest expert in the global martial arts circle.¡± His master, Liu Hai, was ultimately old. Senior Lei Yunfang was active on the world stage during his twenties or thirties. This allowed him to showcase much more strength. Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°I know. Senior Lei Yunfang is one of the three kings of the World Martial Arts Tournament.¡± ¡°Right.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°In the past 30 years, the three most dazzling contestants of the World Martial Arts Tournament¡ªChina¡¯s Lei Yunfang, USA¡¯s Kai Saint Mills, and Russia¡¯s n Emelianenko¡ªare also known as the three kings of the martial arts world. As long as any three of them participate in the World Martial Arts Tournament, they can easily crush all the other opponents. There is a saying in the martial arts world¡­ Only a king can defeat another king!¡± ¡°For example, Lei Yunfang and Kai Saint Mills have won and lost to each other!¡± ¡°Same for Kai Saint Mills and n!¡± ¡°Nobody has defeated the three kings.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°When the three kings were at their peak, they could easily crush their opponents. There was a visible gap between them. This is a feat that¡¯s very difficult for other contestants.¡± As he spoke, Xu Jingming also watched the battle on the projection. This battle was on the ¡®snond¡¯ map. In the vast snow. Lei Yunfang had a cold expression on his scarred face. He wore a cloth robe and had two sabers on his back as he walked in the snow with ghostly steps. Swish! An arrow shot over, but it only hit the afterimages of Lei Yunfang. ¡°Of the three kings, Lei Yunfang has the best movement technique. It¡¯s the most terrifying movement technique in the martial arts circle globally.¡± Xu Jingming carefully observed the scene. Lei Yunfang walked in the snow when he suddenly saw an enemy in the distance. His speed suddenly increased, and he turned into a blur as he chased after the enemy. The enemy couldn¡¯t escape at all, but three people immediately gathered together to deal with Lei Yunfang. At the same time, the sharpshooter secretly shot an arrow! ¡°Under normal circumstances, he should¡¯ve chased after the sharpshooter first.¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°Senior Lei Yunfang charged straight for the three people that gathered and ignored the sharpshooter in the shadows.¡± ¡°He¡¯s too confident.¡± Xu Jingming sighed. Lei Yunfang¡ªwho had turned into a blur¡ªquickly arrived in front of the three Divine experts. In a few steps, he was among the enemy, unleashing shimmering saber beams. The three Divine experts copsed. Be it struck in the throat or on their chest armor, all of them died. ¡°Killing Divines is akin to chopping vegetables for him,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Jingming, how are youpared to him?¡± Chapter 34

Chapter 34: China¡¯s Ranking

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming smiled. He knew his limits. ¡°Miaomiao, he¡¯s recognized as the strongest martial artist in China and one of the three kings of the martial arts world,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°My strength is onlyparable to Gao Chong¡¯s, and my strength is limited. Even if Gao Chong and I join forces, we probably won¡¯t be able to defeat Senior Lei Yunfang.¡± ¡°That exaggerated?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°His evolutionary method has reached Advanced, and his footwork is at least at Lv. 3,¡± Xu Jingming said. He had personally seen the movement technique his master, Liu Hai, showcased. He had to admit that¡­ Lei Yunfang¡¯s movement technique was even more terrifying! ¡°Look at Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s movement technique. He¡¯s charging at the sharpshooter now, but no matter how the sharpshooter shoots, he can¡¯t touch him.¡± Xu Jingming watched in surprise as Lei Yunfang ran straight for the sharpshooter in the snow. He was too fast, and the sharpshooter had no way of escaping. All he could do was fire as he fled. Of the six consecutive arrows, only the sixth shot¡ªa shot that he delivered from dozens of feet away¡ªbarely brushed past Lei Yunfang¡¯s robe. The other arrows didn¡¯t touch him at all! Lei Yunfang arrived in front of the sharpshooter and dispatched him with a cleave. ¡°A Divine sharpshooter is nothing but a joke in front of him,¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°Of the three kings of the global martial arts world, Senior Lei Yunfang has the most incredible movement technique. Kai Saint Mills has a monster-like body, and n has the most perfect weaponry technique,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°In terms of movement technique, Senior Lei Yunfang is recognized as the number one in the martial arts world¡¯s history!¡± ¡°Being the historical number one, he¡¯s far ahead of everyone.¡± Xu Jingming was very impressed. ¡°Even with the virtual world, it will probably take me some time to reach this level of movement.¡± This battle quickly came to an end. Lei Yunfang soloed and finished off four opponents, and his teammates eventually seized the opportunity to kill thest opponent. ¡°Senior Lei Yunfang is very impressive,¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and said, ¡°but it¡¯s the virtual world¡¯s seventh day. Many experts in boxing, kickboxing, and?sanda?have be familiar with weaponry and are beginning to demonstrate their strength. Moreover, many female Divine experts have appeared, as well as many experts from themon popce.¡± ¡°It has only been seven days, but all kinds of people have showcased themselves,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I believe that more and more experts will rise with time. The so-called ¡®three kings¡¯ of the global martial arts world are a product of the past. Seven billion people are inpetition! I predict that¡­ only one of the three kings will remain in the global top ten a year from now.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and apuded. ¡°Miaomiao, you¡¯re right.¡± ¡°Even now, there might be people in the world who are better than the three of them,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°After all, who knows what kind of monster will appear in the world?¡± ¡°Oh right, there¡¯s something new today.¡± Li Miaomiao immediately changed the projection to show a video. ¡°This is the popr influencer, Fairy Wang. She created a ranking of China¡¯s Divine.¡± Li Miaomiao fast-forwarded the video to the rankings. ¡°China¡¯s Divine ranking?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Although this ranking is controversial, it still has some referential value,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°It¡¯s the experts ranking deduced from all the Divine matches avable. For example, your ranking is two ces higher than Gao Chong.¡± ¡°Fairy Wang pushed out this ranking list the moment Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s battle ended. This video has over 100 million views and is very popr,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Compared to Xu Jingming who was focused on cultivation, Li Miaomiao was more concerned about the various matters¡ªboth major and minor¡ªin the virtual world. ¡°You¡¯re very well-informed. I get to learn a lot of gossip from you every night at dinner,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The virtual world is very important. I got Sister Kong and Xiaozeng to help collect all the important news,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Quickly take a look at the rankings and make somements about whether it¡¯s fair. Look, she ced your master, Liu Hai, first!¡± Xu Jingming looked at the rankings¡ªthere were a total of 36 people on it. 1st: Liu Hai (Possesses the most perfect technique that I¡¯ve ever seen. I believe that after Liu Hai regained his peak body, he¡¯s stronger than the three kings of the martial arts world!) 2nd: Lei Yunfang (One of the three kings of the martial arts world. His movement techniques are the most incredible ones I¡¯ve ever seen.) 3rd: Zhou Yi (The most terrifying sharpshooter, Zhou Yi. He loves archery; he changed his name to Yi when he became an adult. I heard that after he retired from the national team, he lived in the mountains for many years to practice archery and has long be obsessed with archery. He had shown the world how terrifying archers are in closebat with his strafing!) ... Xu Jingming nodded when he saw this. ¡°Zhou Yi is indeed a monster. With a bow and arrow in hand, he can instantly kill five Divine experts from 50 meters as they charge at him.¡± ¡°He¡¯s too fast with his arrows,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°His movement is also fast. He managed to fire a few arrows while moving at high speeds! Moreover, he was very urate.¡± He dared to wait until five Divine enemies were within 50 meters of him before firing, and he even killed all of them! ¡°I¡¯m quite agreeable with the top three of this ranking.¡± Xu Jingming continued reading the ranking. ... 4th: Tie Lianyun (Won the most number of world champions at the World Martial Arts Tournament for China, but he rose only after the three kings¡¯ retirement. He has also lost to more than one contestant in the Martial Arts Tournament. The global martial arts world¡¯s evaluation of him is that he¡¯s inferior to the three kings. In the past seven days, he appears to be slightly inferior to Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang from his eight Divine matches. However, his weaponry techniques are veryprehensive, and he is violent with his shield and ax. He won seven out of eight Divine matches, and he was the one who carried the team to victory. This also demonstrates his strength.) 5th: Xiong Tianshan (China¡¯s greatest boxing champion has been a world boxing champion for five weight sses. After choosing shield and ax as weapons, his strength improved rapidly. In thetest battle, he fought Tie Lianyun in a battle of the titans to prove his strength. In that battle, he held back Tie Lianyun¡­ Finally, he led the team to victory. Although his weaponry techniques are slightly inferior to Tie Lianyun, his leadership is better than Tie Lianyun. It also gave Tie Lianyun his only failure in the virtual world.) ¡°Xiong Tianshan.¡± Xu Jingming had watched the livestream. ¡°As expected of the great boxing champion. After bing familiar with the shield and ax, he could match Senior Brother Tie and even lead a team to victory.¡± ¡°That battle was exciting. Tie Lianyun clearly had the advantage in the one-on-one battle, but Xiong Tianshan led the team to victory,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. ¡°I feel like Tie Lianyun¡¯s intelligence was left in the dust. People believe that¡­ as long as Xiong Tianshan is given time to continue improving his weaponry techniques, he willpletely surpass Tie Lianyun in the future.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and continued reading. ... 6th: Zhang Qing (The undefeated goddess of the women¡¯s martial arts world. She took first ce three times in a row and retired because she met no match. In the virtual world, she used her two swords to defeat Gao Chong and Yang Yu head-on. She also had an advantage when fighting Xu Jingming. Moreover, Zhang Qing¡¯s dual sword techniques are too beautiful! I even believe that Zhang Qing will one day enter China¡¯s top three!) 7th: Xu Jingming (Doubly skilled in both spear and shield¡ªhe can be of great use in a team. He participated in 15 Divine matches, and he won 13 times and lost twice! His sh with many Divine expertspletely proved his strength. Gao Chong and Yang Yu lost to Xu Jingming in a one-on-one battle. It¡¯s expected that hees in 7th! Moreover, he¡¯s the youngest in the top ten. I feel that¡­ he has a limitless future!) 8th: Yang Yu (He was champion of the World Martial Arts Tournament, and his dual spear techniques are iparably brilliant. His movements were like the wind, and his dual spears could kill his enemies like ghosts. But he was defeated by Zhang Qing, Xu Jingming, and Tie Lianyun, so he¡¯s ced eighth.) 9th: Gao Chong (He was champion of the World Martial Arts Tournament, but as Hercules, he remains violent and ferocious. In fact, there was no clear winner between him and Yang Yu. It was just that Yang Yu was more agile and was more helpful in team battles, so Gao Chong is ranked 9th.) 10th: Liu Jianfeng (This 97-year-old grandpa is the most terrifying assassin in all the Divine battles in China to date! Many Divine sharpshooters died at his hands¡ªeven Zhou Yi had to resort to a tri-shot when facing him! Grandpa Liu Jianfeng failed to dodge and was killed up-close. As he¡¯s slightly inferior in frontalbat, I ce him in tenth ce. However, I¡¯m a fan of Grandpa Liu Jianfeng! Grandpa¡¯s assassinations are too cool!) ... The rankings gave simple exnations. ... 36th: Wu Sai (The first Divine match of the virtual world¡¯sunch is definitely Wu Sai¡¯s battle of shame. He wasn¡¯t proficient with weaponry techniques andckedbat experience. He won solely from being carried. Over time, we have seen Wu Sai rapidly grow in terms ofbat experience. This proves that he has a good foundation, considering how he cleared the preliminaries and reached Divine on the first day. After the elevation of his technique and experience, I believe it¡¯s still very fair for him to be ranked 36th.) Xu Jingming nodded slightly after seeing the entire list. ¡°Any thoughts?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°It¡¯s rather fair.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He was indeed inferior to Zhang Qing during his battle with him. Xu Jingming believed that Zhang Qing was probably China¡¯s most proficient swordsman. Her dual sword techniques were beautiful and dangerous, so he was forced to prioritize defense. For example, Yang Yu and Gao Chong¡ªthose with weaker defense than Xu Jingming¡ªwere killed by Zhang Qing in one-on-onebat. ¡°It¡¯s only been seven days. The rankings will definitely be more exciting in a month.¡± Li Miaomiao suddenly noticed the time. ¡°Wow, it¡¯s already 8:55 p.m. The mission space is going to be released.¡± The virtual world was divided into three parts: personal space, mission space, andbat space. ording to the official announcements, the mission space would officiallyunch at 9 p..m today. Chapter 35

Chapter 35: Opening of the Mission Space

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°I wonder why the mission space was dyed until now,¡± Li Miaomiao mused. ¡°Jingming, what do you think the mission space will be?¡± ¡°From the name, it should be giving us missions?¡± Xu Jingming answered. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be that simple,¡± Li Miaomiao said in thought. She looked at the time and immediately got up to walk to the bedroom. ¡°Let¡¯s not chat here. Let¡¯s quickly log in.¡± Xu Jingming got up as well, and the two entered the bedroom. Theyy on the bed and wore their VR headsets. ¡°I keep having the feeling that the mission space will be a huge surprise.¡± Li Miaomiao turned her head to look at Xu Jingming, who was lying beside her. ¡°We¡¯ll know in a while.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and gently touched the virtual headset. Metals inside the headset stuck to his scalp, causing his scalp to tingle slightly before his consciousness rapidly sank. ****** On the mountaintop in his virtual world¡¯s personal space. Xu Jingming sat in the living room leisurely and opened his personal interface. The mission space was still gray and couldn¡¯t be opened, but an opening countdown appeared. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3¡­ 2¡­ 1!?After Xu Jingming watched the countdown finish, the mission space could be opened just like thebat space. ¡°Enter.¡± Xu Jingming tapped lightly and headed straight for the mission space. At this moment, countless people around the world tapped into the mission space in the virtual world. Whoosh. Xu Jingming appeared high in the sky overlooking a world. This is the mission space??Xu Jingming looked down at the ground. Thend was vast, and more than 99% of the area was covered in ck mist. Only the central area could be seen clearly¡ªthere was a towering tower. Xu Jingming plummeted like a meteor andnded in front of the tower. This tower has to be a few thousand meters tall. Even the tallest building in reality isn¡¯t that ridiculous.?Xu Jingming looked up at the tower in shock. It towered above any real mountain in his memory. Xu Jingming walked alone to the main door of the tower. Text began to appear on the wall beside the tower¡¯s main door. ¡°First Personal Mission: Clear the Cosmos Tower. ¡°The Cosmos Tower has a total of seven floors.¡± ¡°The top 100 people who clear Level 3 will enter the Cosmos Ranking, and their names and nationalities will be disyed on the ranking. First ce will receive 500 million Earth dors, while second ce to tenth ce will receive 100 million Earth dors. From 11th to 100th ce, the prize money will be 10 million Earth dors.¡± ¡°The rewards for the fourth and fifth levels are equivalent to the third level.¡± ¡°The rewards for the sixth and seventh levels are unknown (not public).¡± ¡°Everyone can attempt the Cosmos Tower an infinite number of times.¡± Xu Jingming looked at these words and thought to himself,?Challenging the Cosmos Tower is the first personal mission. This means that there might be a second and third personal mission in the future, and it might even be a team mission. However, the prize money is quite a lot. It¡¯s even more than the World Martial Arts Tournament¡¯s prize money.?Xu Jingming was quite tempted. The World Martial Arts Tournament¡¯s champion received 500 million in cash, but the runner-up only received 100 million. The prize money kept plummeting after third ce, and those in the group stages received only constion prizes. Meanwhile, the prize money for the third level¡ªfrom second ce to tenth ce¡ªwas 100 million. There was even a prize reward of 10 million for everyone up until 100th ce. ... A global public ranking? Won¡¯t it be obvious who¡¯s world champion and world number two??In Japan, a long-haired man in dark-red robes looked at the Japanese text on the Cosmos Tower¡¯s wall with a glint in his eyes. ... Experts from all over the world and different eras are all gathered. If aprehensive list of the top 100 in the world can be produced, there¡¯s no need for any further bickering.?A bald man looked at the Russian on the tower wall.?I can also prove to the world that I¡¯m the world¡¯s strongest human! ... ¡°Even the nationality will be shown. Experts from all over the world will definitely fight tooth and nail for it. Moreover, the prize money is so plentiful.¡± ¡°500 million? 100 million? Even the minimum of 10 million will make me rich. Just throwing it in the bank will give me hundreds of thousands in interest annually.¡± ¡°That¡¯s so much money. If I can get it, I can pay off my loan!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s quickly enter and give it a try. Perhaps a miracle will happen?¡± ¡°The Earth Alliance is amazing. It¡¯s giving out so much prize money!¡± ¡°It¡¯s up for grabs whilst stocksst! Let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°I¡¯m first!¡± Countless people around the world broke into a frenzy when they saw the words on the Cosmos Tower¡¯s wall. They swarmed into the tower¡ªXu Jingming, Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, Gao Chong, Yang Qingshuo, and so on. ****** The first level of the Cosmos Tower was a vast grasnd. A figurended¡ªit was none other than Xu Jingming¡ªand a blurry light enveloped him. ¡°Xu Jingming, please choose your weapon and equipment,¡± a voice said. Xu Jingming tapped the interface with great familiarity. He donned dark-red armor and held a spear in his hand. In teambat, dual shields could sometimes be of greater use when cooperating with teammates, but if he was to kill the enemy by himself, just one spear was better. Without the dual shields, the weight he carried would be a lot lower. Whoosh.? After choosing his equipment, gray wolves appeared in the distance. More than 100 gray wolves lurked in the grass, staring at Xu Jingming as they approached. A pack of wolves??Xu Jingming held his spear and observed.?These gray wolves are more than two meters long, and their shoulders span about 1.2 meters tall. From the looks of it, their agility far exceeds that of actual wolf packs. That¡¯s right¡ªordinary wolves are too weak against evolved humans. The wolf pack closed in and very naturally dispersed to form an encirclement. ¡°Howl¡ª¡± With the alpha wolf¡¯s howl, the gray wolves finally charged forward. Their figures were faintly discernible in the lush grass, and they were extremely fast. Their eyes were cold and filled with killing intent. ¡°Are you here to help me practice my spearmanship?¡± Xu Jingming smiled and took the initiative to step forward. In just a few steps, his speed increased, and his figure turned into a blur as he ran. Roar! The moment both parties approached each other, a total of six gray wolves lunged forward. Pu! Pu! Pu! The spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand moved and produced a flurry of afterimages. Almost instantly, the spear seemed to split into six! The six vanguard wolves seemed to have their bodies stabbed at the same time as they tumbled to the side weakly. They¡¯re much weaker than my virtual bandits. They probably only have 200 basicbat strength? Xu Jingming thought. At the same time, he held his spear and rampaged through the wolf pack. Wherever he passed, spear after spear shed as gray wolves fell to the ground. With the size of these gray wolves, only eight of them could attack him at the same time. With Xu Jingming¡¯s speed, he could finish them all off with a single strike. If they separately attacked in packs of three to five, they were a piece of cake. In about 30 seconds, all that was left of the massive wolf pack were two lucky gray wolves. The two gray wolves were so frightened that they whimpered softly and fled into the distance. ¡°You have cleared the first level. Prepare to enter the second level of the Cosmos Tower,¡± said a voice. Xu Jingming¡¯s body had also recovered¡ªeven the blood on his spear had disappeared. The first level is really simple, Xu Jingming thought to himself. He suddenly thought of his girlfriend.?Perhaps it¡¯s not that friendly to rookies like Miaomiao. To Li Miaomiao, even a singlerge gray wolf posed a threat. With more than a hundred of them ganking? It was too cruel to the newbies! Whoosh. The scene in front of Xu Jingming changed¡ªhe had arrived at the second floor of the Cosmos Tower. Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Challenging Cosmos Tower

Trantor: CKtalon Why are there so many wolves??Li Miaomiao wore soft leather armor, and she had a small shield in her left hand and a sword in her right. The shield was only 30 centimeters in diameter, just slightlyrger than a person¡¯s palm. At this moment, Li Miaomiao was somewhat flustered.?These wolves are just too big and fast. This is only the first level of the Cosmos Tower??Li Miaomiao watched the wolves in the distance begin to surround her as she dashed.?I have to run. I have to find an opportunity while running! I can¡¯t let these wolves encircle me. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The wolves coordinated well and were fast as though they were hunting. They patiently limited Li Miaomiao¡¯s range of movement and wouldn¡¯t attack her alone. These wolves are too cunning.?Li Miaomiao felt bitter.?I can¡¯t find a chance to defeat them one at a time. As her range of movement decreased, three wolves finally pounced over. Whoosh. Li Miaomiao leaped. As she did so, she raised her small shield with her left hand and blocked the wolf¡¯s ws. With a swift stab with her right hand, she stabbed it in the neck. After all, this was the seventh day of the virtual world¡¯sunch. Li Miaomiao also received Xu Jingming¡¯s personal guidance every day. Thetter had once taught her:?¡°You only need to learn one move¡ªThrust! This is also the most suitable move for a sword. Forward Thrust, Backward Thrust, Backhand Thrust, Spinning Thrust¡­ In short, no matter how you move your body or even when you are falling, you have to be able to deliver this strike!¡± ¡°Hold a small shield in your left hand. After all, you haven¡¯t practiced using a shield. A normal shield will affect your swordsmanship too much. A small shield¡­ will also allow you to block and defend with your left hand.¡± Xu Jingming taught her patiently. Pu! Pu! Li Miaomiao dodged left and right as she blocked with difficulty with her small shield. She also thrust rapidly with her sword, dispatching the three wolves. However, more wolves pounced over. It¡¯s over.?Li Miaomiao instantly tapped ¡®exit¡¯ when she saw therge pack of wolves pounce at her. After exiting, she returned to the area outside Cosmos Tower. Looking at the towering Cosmos Tower, Li Miaomiao murmured,?The first level of Cosmos Tower requires one to deal with more than 100 wild wolves? What¡¯s the third level like? I wonder how Jingming is doing. ******* On the second floor of the Cosmos Tower was a primitive forest that had undergone heavy snowfall. It¡¯s so cold.?Xu Jingming felt the cold air pass through his armor and eat at his body. He also carefully observed his surroundings. Xu Jingming immediately saw a huge cave in front of him, and five giant brown bears were ying outside. These brown bears¡¯ appearance made Xu Jingming¡¯s expression turn solemn. They were more than four meters in length, and their shoulders and backs were bulging with terrifying muscles. The thick brown fur that resulted from adapting to the cold environment was very thick and long. The thick fur and hide were natural armor! A giant brown bear that¡¯s more than four meters in length weighs at least 3,000 kilograms. With its physique, it probably can deliver an impact of more than 10,000 kilograms with a single p. It will only be more terrifying during the sh. It¡¯s not wise for humans to fight them head-on.?Xu Jingming observed and made a judgment.?Its fur and hide are thick, and it also has subcutaneous fat! It probably won¡¯t be easy for a spear to pierce through it. I have to target their vital spots. The five giant brown bears stared at the uninvited guest, Xu Jingming. Roar!? One of the giant brown bears suddenly moved. Although it was fat and muscr, its speed was terrifying when it charged. The other four brown bears stood up when the huge brown bear suddenly charged at Xu Jingming, but they weren¡¯t in a hurry to attack. They clearly believed that theirpanion was enough to deal with this intruder. Xu Jingming stood in the snow and calmly watched the giant brown bear charge over. The brown bear was very fast; it leaped up and struck out with its huge bear paw when it came close. Whoosh. Xu Jingming moved his feet and agilely took two steps to the side, causing the giant brown bear to miss. As he dodged, Xu Jingming thrust out his spear. Chi!? The spear was like a venomous snake exiting its hole as it instantly stabbed into the bear¡¯s neck. This was already the bear¡¯s ¡®vital spot,¡¯ but Xu Jingming found it extremely difficult to pierce deeper due to the immense resistance. He only managed to drive the speartip in a little! Hum. Xu Jingming retracted his spear to avoid the bear¡¯s counterattack and stabbed out again. This strike was even faster¡ªthe spear tore through the air with a unique sound, and the speartip instantly stabbed more than half its depth into the giant bear¡¯s neck. As the spear was pulled out, blood gurgled as the giant bear began to copse weakly. Ordinary jabs aren¡¯t powerful enough, and they can¡¯t even pierce deep into the neck. I only managed to stab the giant bear to death with Shadowless Thrust.?Xu Jingming evaluated, and he looked up at the cave in the distance. The other four giant bears didn¡¯t consider the intruder a threat, but thetter only took two strikes. One strike to injure theirpanion and another strike to kill it. They felt the dire threat while feeling enraged! Roar! Roar! The four giant bears ran over, their roars filled with sorrow. Although it¡¯s a little thorny, I can finish off the four.?Xu Jingming determined the situation clearly.?These giant bears have the advantage in physique and strength, but their speed and agility are inferior to mine. They can¡¯t block my Shadowless Thrust. But at this moment¡ª ¡°Roar!¡± A much deeper and more powerful roar suddenly resounded from the cave, making Xu Jingming¡¯s expression change. The cave trembled, and an iparably huge bear rushed out. It was a giant brown bear that was six meters long. Compared to it, the five giant bears from before were like little cubs. Perhaps these five small bears are its children??Xu Jingming thought to himself, but a cold glint shed in his eyes. Not only did he not escape, but he even took the initiative to fight the four angry bears. His footwork was unpredictable. He did a quick change of direction and thrust out his spear when he came close to the four bears. Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship and shield techniques had improved in the past seven days, but his movement technique had improved the most! The four giant bears appeared too clumsy in front of Xu Jingming. ¡°Pfft.¡± The spear stabbed deep into the neck of a bear. When another bear lunged over angrily and swung its paw, Xu Jingming immediately retracted his spear and dodged. During this process of dodging, he turned around and thrust his spear back! He unleashed his full strength and stabbed into the neck of the bear. In just a few steps, he killed two bears in session. Those top experts will maintain their distance and defend carefully, not giving me a chance to unleash Shadowless Thrust. But these bears¡­ They don¡¯t defend at all and only know how to charge.?After Xu Jingming killed the two bears, he shot a nce at the giant brown bear charging over. The bear king is here. It¡¯s even faster than me; it¡¯ll be a tough fight,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. Pu! As he moved, he delivered another Shadowless Thrust, leaving a huge hole in the neck of a bear. Now that there was only one smaller bear left, it turned around and ran at the bear king in fear! That¡¯s why I have to get rid of the other bears as quickly as possible.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have any qualms about the bear king running over. Instead, he took the initiative to chase after thest bear. He still had the advantage in speedpared to these bears. Boom! He pursued the bear head-on and unleashed Mountain Shattering! The bear turned around to block the strike, only to have the spear stab through its mouth and prate through its skull. Roar!? The bear king roared in extreme rage and lunged forward. Xu Jingming calmly retracted his spear and dodged, avoiding the pounce. My physique, strength, and speed are inferior to this bear king¡¯s. I only have the advantage in agility and technique.?Xu Jingming had understood a principle in his youth: In a one-on-one battle in the arena, half the battle was lost once he lost his cool. In a one-on-one battle, he kept his disadvantages at bay and exploited his advantage. Rip! The bear king was massive, standing at six meters. It covered arge area when waving its bear paws. Xu Jingming ducked using the trees in the forest. These trees¡­ were a boon thanks to his small size. Bam.? The bear paw mmed into arge tree, causing it to break apart. The corners of Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes twitched. He knew that the bear king¡¯s strength was terrifying, but this exceeded his expectations. I¡¯m a goner if I¡¯m hit.?Xu Jingming carefully dodged and searched for an opportunity to attack. The bear king chased after him. Xu Jingming used the terrain to his advantage and kept dodging. Trees copsed one after another, sending the snow into the air. Amidst the snow, a spear suddenly stabbed out! The spear was as fast as lightning and had appeared at close range. The furious bear king mmed right into the spear. Pu. The spear stabbed into one of the bear king¡¯s eyes and ended up stuck; it didn¡¯t prate all the way through. Whoosh. Xu Jingming instantly retracted his spear and retreated. ¡°Roar!¡± The bear king¡ªwho was now blind in one eye¡ªbecame even angrier and crazier. It¡¯s still not dead??Xu Jingming found it unbelievable. ... The frenzied bear king chased after Xu Jingming, who constantly dodged with the help of the forest. asionally, he would counterattack with a spear. The bear king very carefully protected its only eye, but Xu Jingming also managed to stab its neck repeatedly. After 18 minutes of difficultbat, the bear king finally copsed weakly. Xu Jingming was also exhausted. 18 minutes! This highly intense battle took 18 minutes!?I stabbed so many holes into the bear king¡¯s neck and bled it to death.? Xu Jingming felt helpless.?It¡¯s too thick-skinned. I can¡¯t pierce through its chest or back at all.?Xu Jingming felt resigned. He looked around him and saw arge number of copsed trees, leaving the area a mess.?Thankfully, my footwork has improved a lot in the past seven days. If I had encountered this bear king on the first day, I probably would¡¯ve been killed with a single smack. I wouldn¡¯t have been able to hold it back for so long. Xu Jingming¡¯s footwork became much more fluid after training the technique of force delivery while being surrounded by more than a hundred valiant bandits. ¡°You have cleared the second level. Prepare to enter the third level of the Cosmos Tower.¡± A voice sounded in his ears. Xu Jingming¡¯s fatigue dissipated, and his body returned to its peak state. His spear and armor also became spotless. The scene in front of him began to change as he arrived at the third floor of the Cosmos Tower. Chapter 37

Chapter 37: Ranking

Trantor: CKtalon The third floor of Cosmos Tower was a rainforest. Xu Jingming carefully observed the rainforest. It was dark and humid, with thick trees and wantonly grown vines. It was silent as if there were no other creatures. Huh??Xu Jingming suddenly sensed a pair of dark-yellow eyes in the distance. He couldn¡¯t help but jolt to attention and take a closer look. Arge feline in the distance was staring at him; it had light-yellow fur and ck horizontal stripes on its body. It had a huge head, and its dark-yellow eyes appeared emotionless as it examined the prey in front of it. The stripes above its eyes formed the word ¡®King¡¯ in Chinese. Its shoulders spanned two meters, and it was six meters long; its massive size made Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tighten. That¡¯s some tiger. It¡¯s slightly smaller than the bear king, but it gives off even more terrifying vibes.?Xu Jingming was very vignt. If the bear was said to be very strong in terms of physique, then a tiger was a representation ofprehensiveness! Physique, strength, speed, agility, offense, and technique¡ªit was strong in every aspect. This huge tiger that was virtualized by the virtual world¡¯s Cosmos Tower far exceeded the tigers in reality. With Xu Jingming¡¯s current strength, he could kill a real tiger with a single strike. However, he felt the threat of death when facing thisrge tiger in front of him. Thisrge tiger strode over elegantly without making a sound. The flesh on its four huge tiger paws gently touched the ground as it observed its prey. Whoosh. Xu Jingming held his spear and charged forward. The tiger felt offended upon seeing this, and it let out a roar before charging forward. The man and tiger charged straight at each other despite the huge difference in size! The moment he approached, Xu Jingming stepped on a tree and suddenly changed directions. He thrust his spear at the tiger, producing afterimages as it stabbed at the tiger¡¯s neck. ¡°Pfft.¡± The tiger¡¯s eyes were cold as it swatted the spear with its ws. Boom! Xu Jingming felt a terrifying force pass through him and was sent tumbling to a tree. It¡¯s too agile, and it¡¯s terrifyingly fast at reacting.?Xu Jingming was in a conundrum. Whoosh. The tiger instantly climbed up the tree and continued pursuing Xu Jingming. ng. ¡°Pfft.¡± Xu Jingming constantly dodged and fled during the chase. Even if he found an opportunity to counter-attack, this tiger would easily block it. Forget its physique, strength, and speed, but why do I feel that this tiger is even more agile than me??Xu Jingming only managed to barely buy time because of his small size and the fact that he could threaten the tiger with his spear and use the rainforest¡¯s terrain. However, the pursuitsted for five minutes. Huh??Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed. Huge tigers appeared in the forest in all directions. The smaller ones were five meters long, and thergest was more than seven meters tall. Thergest tiger stood in its spot while the other tigers slowly approached. I have to deal with so many tigers on the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third floor??Xu Jingming was a little stunned.?I can¡¯t even defeat one ordinary-sized tiger, much less dozens. As the streak of tigers closed in, sixrge tigers suddenly lunged over. Xu Jingming abruptly charged forward and took the initiative to attack a tiger. Roar!? The tiger roared and swiped its ws at him. Xu Jingming showed extreme valiance. With the advantage of the spear¡¯s length, the spear stabbed into the tiger¡¯s neck before the tiger w couldnd. Mountain Shattering! His most powerful attack stabbed more than halfway into the tiger¡¯s neck, but this didn¡¯t stop the inertia of the tiger¡¯s w¡ªit tore right through Xu Jingming¡¯s armor and body. The tiger and Xu Jingming¡¯s bodies turned ethereal and disappeared. The other five tigers rushed over and roared. It¡¯s really difficult.?Xu Jingming appeared outside Cosmos Tower after his failure.?I exchanged my life for just one tiger. Moreover, Mountain Shattering only managed to stab halfway into the tiger¡¯s neck. If I had used Shadowless Thrust, it would probably be useless. ****** On the spectator tform. Li Miaomiao was sitting in the stands, watching a live broadcast of a Divine expert attempting the Cosmos Tower¡¯s second floor. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming appeared beside her. ¡°Watching a livestream I see?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°The Cosmos Tower is too difficult. I can fight two or three of those wolves, but I can¡¯t fight more than a hundred of them. I couldn¡¯t even clear the first level. Sigh¡­ Look, this is Sun Yuting¡¯s livestream. After she killed the five bears with great difficulty on the second level, she encountered this bear king. It looks like she can¡¯t win.¡± Xu Jingming looked over. The massive bear king was chasing after Sun Yuting in the livestream. Sun Yuting¡¯s footwork was excellent, and she constantly exploited the forest to dodge. Her shield had already been sent flying, and her left arm was dangling. The only weapon she had left was the sword in her right hand. ¡°Sun Yuting is ranked 16th in China ording to Fairy Wang¡¯s rankings. There are nearly 800 Divine experts in China now, so Sun Yuting is definitely one of the top Divine experts!¡± Li Miaomiao said. Xu Jingming nodded. It had been more than seven days since the virtual world¡¯sunch, and China had a poption of more than a billion. There were nearly 800 Divine yers now. For example, the national team¡¯s A and B team members over the past 30 years added up to more than 300. There were also many professional contestants who participated in Division A and Bpetitions, experts from other martial arts schools, and civilian experts. Nearly 800 Divine in seven days was also within Xu Jingming¡¯s expectations. ¡°With Sun Yuting¡¯s shield and swordbination, her offense and defense are definitely impressive. However, her shield will be useless against the bear king¡­ It will even affect her movement! The bear king sent her shield flying with a single p, and it even fractured the bones in her arm. Just a single-handed sword can¡¯t pierce through the bear king¡¯s skin! When she killed the five bears previously, she could target the eyes and stab through their heads. This bear king is clearly more agile, so she can¡¯t get close at all.¡± ¡°Even in closebat, it¡¯s very difficult to pierce the eye,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. ¡°It¡¯s also unlikely for her to stab right into the skull subsequently.¡± He had used Shadowless Thrust, so even when the spear stabbed into the eye, it failed to prate deeper. ¡°The bear king is too fast.¡± In the livestream, Sun Yuting¡ªwho was fleeing for her life and dodging¡ªsent a voice message, allowing all the audience to hear her. ¡°Its fur is ridiculously thick. My sword can¡¯t pierce through its fur and fat, so I can¡¯t deal any damage to it! My injuries are quite serious; I can¡¯t hold on anymore.¡± Arge tree was shattered by the bear king, and the splinters crashed into Sun Yuting. Thetter dodged in a sorry state and immediately tapped out of the battle¡ªher body couldn¡¯t hold on any longer. ¡°There are many Divine experts live-streaming, but none of them made it to the third floor of Cosmos Tower.¡± Li Miaomiao scanned the other livestreams. ¡°Many Divine experts can¡¯t even defeat the five bears. Only the top-ranked experts in China can fight the bear king.¡± ¡°Many Divine experts only reached Divine after reaching 50-star Radiant Sun. Their basicbat strength is probably just above 1,000,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s indeed difficult to deal with a single bear. Oh right, how many people have fought the bear king?¡± ¡°Sun Yuting, Zhang Qian, Fang Yu, and Niu Hao are the only four Divine experts live-streaming. They are all Divine experts ranked in the top 50 in China,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°They fought the bear king and lost. There¡¯s no solution to the bear king. Its defense is ridiculously strong, and it¡¯s fast. Its strength is also incredible.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The bear king is very strong.¡± ¡°Jingming, what about you?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I reached the third level of Cosmos Tower, but I also failed,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You killed that bear king?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised and delighted. ¡°How did you kill a monster like the bear king?¡± ¡°I fought it for 18 minutes, and the bear king eventually bled to death,¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°Its hide is too thick; I couldn¡¯t kill it with a single strike. All I could do was keep it bleeding.¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°As expected of my Jingming. Impressive! Tell me, what¡¯s the third floor of Cosmos Tower?¡± ¡°Tiger.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°A tiger that¡¯s stronger than the bear king.¡± ¡°More powerful than the bear king?¡± Li Miaomiao was rmed. ¡°And there were dozens of them.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s no way to fight them when dozens ofrge tigers are attacking together. The difference is too great.¡± Li Miaomiao was dumbfounded when she heard that. ¡°No wonder the rules established by the Earth Alliance state that bonuses are awarded for those who clear the third level. Moreover, there¡¯s no time limit¡­ ording to you, it might take a long time for a total of 100 people in the world to clear the third level.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Li Miaomiao noticed that something was wrong with the many livestreams on the spectator tform. She had studied the spectator tform for a long time, so she immediately discovered that streamers had changed the name of their livestreams with a nce. ¡°Jingming, quickly head to the mission space,¡± Li Miaomiao said immediately. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Xu Jingming hadn¡¯t realized yet. After all, there were too many people in the livestream. ¡°The world number one has been born,¡± Li Miaomiao urged. At the same time, she tapped and immediately went to the mission space. ... Mission space. Whoosh. Xu Jingming descended from the sky andnded in front of Cosmos Tower. Beside Cosmos Tower, a huge list appeared in the night sky. It reached high into the sky, almost at the same height as Cosmos Tower. Now, there was only one line of text on this huge list¡ª¡±World Number One: Liu Hai (China).¡± Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Globe Boils Over

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming looked up at the huge list that reached thousands of meters into the sky and the only line of text on it. At this moment, countless people around the world were looking up to this name! World number one!?Xu Jingming looked up.?This isn¡¯t the World Martial Arts Tournament of the past, nor is it apetition between any other martial arts school. Every human on Earth ispeting¡­ Master actually became world number one! Master, I know you¡¯re very strong, but you¡¯ve really bbergasted countless people.?Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°World Number One: Liu Hai, China!¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with admiration and yearning. ... There was also someone in the US who was looking up at the huge Cosmos Ranking and the only name on it. It¡¯s only been 38 minutes since Cosmos Tower opened up, and Liu has already cleared the third level??This person was tall and muscr, standing at 1.96 meters; he gave off a terrifying pressure just standing there. He was Kai Saint Mills, one of the three kings of the martial arts world. He had a monster-like body among humans. My evolutionary method has reached Advanced, but it was only rtively easy to kill thatrge tiger one-on-one!?Kai Saint Mills looked at the ranking in silence and thought to himself.?I barely managed to kill four of the six encircling tigers before being bitten to death by the others! There are dozens of tigers on the third floor, and there is also the most powerful tiger king. I¡¯m still far from sess, but Liu seeded. This old man from China¡­ is really impressive.?Kai Saint Mills thought highly of himself, but Liu Hai had cleared the third floor 38 minutes after the Cosmos Tower¡¯sunch. He was amazed by Liu Hai¡¯s abilities. When the difference was so great, all that was left was admiration. My evolutionary method has reached Advanced 32%; I won¡¯t be able to upgrade it anytime soon. If I want to clear it, I have to hone my weapon techniques,?thought Kai Saint Mills before entering Cosmos Tower again, hoping to hone his ax technique using it. ... So Liu from China cleared the third level of Cosmos Tower so quickly??The bald man from Russia, n Emelianenko, was hailed as having the most perfect weaponry techniques humans possessed. He was silent as he looked at the only name on the Cosmos Ranking.?He defeated the tigers¡¯ encirclement? How? I was killing the 12th when the tiger king joined in on the attack. I couldn¡¯t defend at all; I was instantly torn apart! I always believed that by making up for my body¡¯s weakness, I wouldpletely surpass Kai Saint Mills and Lei Yunfang to be number one on the Cosmos Ranking. And herees this old man out of nowhere. There are too many experts in this era.?n Emelianenko¡¯s eyes were filled with fighting spirit.?However, this is also the most exciting era. Liu Hai, I will soon surpass you. ... Liu Hai¡¯s name on the Cosmos Ranking caused the entire world to boil over. All the top experts in the world looked up at the single name on the Cosmos Ranking, hoping to surpass him one day. As for the ordinary public, they began their revelry. In particr, the Chinese were very proud. The official media and self-media covered the news about Liu Hai. Xu Jingming immersed himself in training for five hours before returning to his personal space to get some rest. He tapped open the spectator tform and randomly opened a livestream. ¡°Everyone in the world has attempted the Cosmos Tower, but only one person has cleared the third level. That person is China¡¯s Liu Hai!¡± In the livestream, the host was bubbling with excitement. ¡°The world number one is from China!¡± There were only nine viewers in this livestream, so Xu Jingming opened a second livestream. It was hosted by a beautiful female streamer. ¡°Some members of the audience might not know who Liu Hai is.¡± The beautiful female streamer smiled and said, ¡°Let me introduce you to him. Liu Hai was once a national wrestling champion when he was young. He was very talented in wrestling, but he loved weaponbat the most. Back then, weaponbat was very niche. Liu Hai formed a team using his own money topete globally.¡± As the female streamer exined, there were also pictures of Liu Hai wrestling when he was young and him paying topete. ¡°When Liu Hai became older, he spent his time managing his martial arts center. The World Martial Arts Tournament was officially held when he was 45. Liu Hai¡¯s body was no longer as strong as it was when he was young, but he was thrilled. He immediately participated in the tournament and had a string of wins in the preliminaries, earning him enough points to enter the World Martial Arts Tournament finals. He kept this up for five consecutive World Martial Arts Tournaments. In all five tournaments, he was one of the world¡¯s top three! After he obtained first ce in the fifth tournament, he retired andter became the head coach of the national team¡­¡± Xu Jingming smiled and opened a third livestream. After all, he knew more about his master than this female streamer. ¡°Liu Hai is f*cking impressive¡ªthe number one human! I previously made a bet that as long as a Chinese gets first on the Cosmos Ranking, I will give out 10,000 red packets, each worth 10,000 yuan! I¡¯ll keep my word! I¡¯ve already raised the money; this is the bnce¡ª8 zeros, right? I¡¯ve prepared 100 million in cash. From now on, I will keep releasing red packets! I¡¯ve done the math¡ªI¡¯ll do it once every five minutes, giving out 100 red packets a time. It will take me 8 hours!¡± A rich streamer started the draw. His livestream¡¯s poprity rapidly increased, and he quickly became one of the top three popr streams on the tform. How generous.?Xu Jingming sighed in amazement and watched the next livestream. ¡°With a Chinese person getting first ce, I¡¯ll finish doing these 100 mock papers for the college entrance examination! I¡¯ll keep my word! This is the second set of examination papers that I¡¯vepleted. I¡¯ll continue doing the third set!¡± a high school student said. ¡°It will be streamed live for all to see!¡± Xu Jingming was dumbfounded.?Do 100 mock exams? How could he be so ruthless to himself? Holy sh*t. You¡¯ll definitely do well in the college entrance examination.? Xu Jingming watched one livestream after another¡ªny percent of the streams were talking about Liu Hai! Liu Hai was China¡¯s hero. After all, every country in the world was vying for the world¡¯s number one spot. They naturally felt proud and pumped that a Chinese snatched the spot! ¡°Jingming, are you watching livestreams?¡± Li Miaomiao came over and sat on the sofa. ¡°I saw your gaming status just now. You were challenging the Cosmos Tower.¡± ¡°I kept failing, so I¡¯m taking a break,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Your master is amazing. The entire Inte has gone crazy,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°After all, the entire world is participating in Life Evolution. Which sport has ever had so many people trying so hard?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Master is world number one, so it¡¯s only natural that he makes people go crazy. I guess the citizens of the US, EU, Russia, and other countries must be holding their breaths and feeling unhappy.¡± ¡°Haha, I just went offline and have already seen the discussions of the foreignizens. Although they are very impressed with Liu Hai, they aren¡¯t that happy,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. ¡°After all, there are some legendary diators from all over the world.¡± ¡°It¡¯s been five hours, but nobody else in the world has cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s third floor.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°Master is so far ahead of the pack.¡± ¡°Jingming, your master is very strong,¡± Li Miaomiao encouraged, ¡°but I believe that you will definitely be stronger in the future! After all, your master has practiced for nearly 50 more years than you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll definitely work hard to achieve my dear wife¡¯s im.¡± Xu Jingming clenched his fists. Li Miaomiao narrowed her eyes happily when she heard that. The couple chatted as they watched the livestreams. Suddenly, Li Miaomiao saw a livestream change its title. She immediately said, ¡°Jingming, it looks like world number two has appeared.¡± ¡°Has it finally appeared?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart trembled. ¡°Who got it?¡± The two of them immediately headed for the mission space and arrived in front of Cosmos Tower. Xu Jingming stood in front of the Cosmos Tower and looked up at the huge list. There were two lines of text on the huge list. World Number One: Liu Hai (China) World Number Two: Tiger Fussen (USA) Chapter 39

Chapter 39: Is This Fair?

Trantor: CKtalon It¡¯s actually him??Xu Jingming looked at the name.?World number two actuallyes from the boxing world? ¡°Li Miaomiao extends you an invitation to her personal space.¡± Xu Jingming received a notification, and he epted the invitation with a tap. By the beach. Li Miaomiao sat on a beach chair, drinking a beverage while looking up Tiger Fussen. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming walked over and listened to the sound of the waves and breathed in the smell of the beach. He alsoy down on a beach chair and picked up a watermelon to eat. ¡°Jingming, this information on Tiger Fussen is quite messy.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at the information. ¡°He¡¯s a boxing champion in all kinds ofpetitions.¡± ¡°It¡¯s normal not to understand. There¡¯s a huge difference between the boxing world and the martial arts world,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The World Martial Arts Tournament doesn¡¯t discriminate between age, sex, or weight, and weaponrybat is done with armor. Therefore, getting first and second in the world speaks volumes. The prize money and appearance fees are also very high.¡± ¡°Boxing is divided into more than ten sses ording to weight¡ªheavyweight, cruiserweight, light heavyweight, etc. Moreover, it¡¯s divided into four professional boxing organizations. Therefore, there are many boxing champions. Many boxing champions aren¡¯t famous enough, and their appearance fees are very low. They also have to do other jobs to support themselves.¡± ¡°Their ie is that low?¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. ¡°Of course, there are also those with high ie,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°For example, a gold belt that dominates the four major organizations is invincible at a certain weight ss! They keep going up the weight sses and bing invincible at that ss, eventually bing more and more famous until they be the most dazzling boxing champion of an era. It¡¯s normal to be paid more than a hundred million when that happens.¡± ¡°As for where Tiger Fussen stands among the many historical boxing champions? It might be controversial, but there¡¯s no doubt that he¡¯s the greatest heavyweight boxing champion,¡± Xu Jingming said. Li Miaomiao looked at the information and said, ¡°He began professional boxing at 18, became a heavyweight world boxing champion at 20 until he retired at 28. He surprisingly only lost one match and won all the other matches?¡± ¡°At the age of 28, he felt that he had no match in the boxing industry, so he retired to spend time with his children. Later on, he set up a boxing school. His disciples wereckluster, and none of them seeded,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Therefore, in his rage, he made aeback at the age of 43 and went on for another decade. He won every match in that decade without a single loss. Can you think of a 53-year-old elder dominating the heavyweight boxing industry? In his career, he won 91 out of 92 battles, of which 86 were won via KO. Just hearing of such a KO ratio is terrifying. He¡¯s known as the best puncher in the history of heavyweights. When he retired at the age of 53, even the younger generation didn¡¯t dare fight him head-on!¡± ¡°I heard that there¡¯s a boxing champion who won every match throughout his entire career,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°There is,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°but it depends on the opponents. Although some boxing champions have won every match, they only fought opponents who weren¡¯t famous. The value of their achievements is much lower. For example, although my senior brother, Tie Lianyun, has been world champion three times, he can¡¯tpare to the three kings of the martial arts world. Why? It¡¯s because the opponents he defeated weren¡¯t strong enough! It¡¯s the same for boxing champions. They can only prove themselves by defeating powerful opponents.¡± ¡°This old boxing champion retired in his youth due to his invincibility. Even at an old age, he won every match for ten years and remained invincible! Moreover, he¡¯s in the cruelest heavyweight ss,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Therefore, he enjoys a high status in the boxing industry.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that I never expected this old boxing champion to clear the third floor of Cosmos Tower and rank second globally just eight days after picking up a weapon.¡± Xu Jingming was impressed. ¡°I¡¯m afraid many martial arts schools in the world didn¡¯t expect this old boxing champion toe in second.¡± ¡°What about the three kings of the martial arts world? Aren¡¯t they very strong?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I can only say that there are stronger people worldwide,¡± Xu Jingming said. ... Time passed. After the mission space started, just 38 minutes after Cosmos Tower opened up, Liu Hai from China cleared the third level. About five hours after Cosmos Tower¡¯s opening, Tiger Fussen from the USA cleared the third level. However, three days passed¡­ and there were still only two names on the Cosmos Ranking! ****** In the virtual world, in Liu Hai¡¯s personal space. Five higher-ups from China came to visit Liu Hai¡ªfour men and one woman. ¡°Coach Liu Hai,¡± said a refined middle-aged man with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s been years since west met, right?¡± ¡°Sir, have a seat.¡± Liu Hai was also very polite. ¡°Haha, I¡¯m a few years older than Liu Hai. But look at us, both of us have be young,¡± the elegant middle-aged man said with a smile. His fourpanions beside him also smiled and nodded. People now enjoyed a greatly increased lifespan spanning from 160 to 200 years. They were considered in their prime at the age of 80 or 90. ¡°Coach Liu Hai, Life Evolution is an important process for the entire human civilization. Our country ces great importance on it, and it established the Life Evolution Bureau! It¡¯s in charge of all matters rted to Life Evolution for the entire country,¡± the elegant middle-aged man said. ¡°The Life Evolution Bureau is also in charge of the virtual world game.¡± When Liu Hai heard that, he immediately understood how powerful this previously unknown mysterious department was. The virtual world had a huge impact on one¡¯s life. Life Evolution was even more important, and it was managed by the Life Evolution Bureau. ¡°Let me introduce you. This is Elder Zhou, also our Bureau Director.¡± The elegant middle-aged man introduced an elder sitting in the middle. ¡°Hello, Director Zhou.¡± Liu Hai felt a little uneasy in front of this high-ranking official. This elder was a high-ranking official when Liu Hai was young. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Director Zhou chuckled. ¡°I retired a long time ago, but I never expected to encounter something like Life Evolution. To live on, you can think of me as an early batch of experimenters. I was lucky to seed and live to this day. Over the years, I¡¯ve been in charge of many experiments on Life Evolution and the virtual world.¡± Liu Hai listened obediently. ¡°Director Zhou oversees the entire process, and the four of us help share the burden,¡± the elegant middle-aged man said. ¡°This is Deputy Director Wang Shuqi, this is Deputy Director Liang Qian, and this is Deputy Director Zhang Tongfang.¡± The other three deputy directors smiled. The female deputy director smiled and said, ¡°Coach Liu Hai, you have brought great glory to China this time. Everyone in China feels encouraged. Even after you became world champion, only two people in the world have managed to clear the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level in the past three days. Cosmos Tower is only a personal mission in the virtual world, but it¡¯s a test of your strength. Realbat has proven that you are already at the forefront of the Life Evolution process.¡± ¡°Very impressive.¡± ¡°The bureau is also proud of you.¡± A deputy director gave him a thumbs-up. ¡°It¡¯s only because I had a few more decades than the rest,¡± Liu Hai said humbly. Director Zhou smiled and said, ¡°Coach Liu Hai, we came firstly to ask if you have any suggestions for our Life Evolution Bureau. After all, the Life Evolution Bureau has just gotten on track, so itcks experience. Secondly, we wanted to ask if you needed any help. After all, you¡¯re world number one, so we naturally have to focus on nurturing you. We need to employ limited resources where they are needed most.¡± ¡°Feel free to speak your mind,¡± the elegant middle-aged man said. ¡°I won¡¯t hold back then.¡± Liu Hai thought for a moment and said, ¡°Actually, I¡¯m a little ashamed to be world champion.¡± Although the five leaders were puzzled, they listened calmly. ¡°To be the world champion, my personal experience is one aspect. On the other hand, I received the country¡¯s grooming on the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°With the given resources, my growth is naturally faster than those who didn¡¯t! In seven days, my strength is much greater than on the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch. Therefore, I easily cleared the third level the moment Cosmos Tower was opened up.¡± ¡°But I received external help,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Only 20 people in the country were groomed. There are still more than a billion people who can only rely on themselves.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to be ashamed.¡± The elegant middle-aged man said, ¡°There are 20 people groomed domestically, and every country around the world will groom their elites. From what I know, about 80 people in the world are being groomed! However, only two people have cleared the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level since itsunch. You are one, and the other is that old USA boxing champion.¡± ¡°Being groomed is only an external force; it takes time to manifest. The two of you were so impressive in the early stages because of your strong foundations,¡± the elegant middle-aged man said. Liu Hai nodded. ¡°Of the 20 people in the country who are being groomed, I chose ¡®Lv. 5 Shield Saber Technique.¡¯ It takes me time to learn it. With time, I will learn more and more, and I will be stronger. It¡¯s the same for those who are being groomed. They will grow very quickly, but what about the others? For example, one of my disciples, Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming was the most dazzling person in the first Divine battle on the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch. He was clearly stronger than Gao Chong, Wang Qiao, and Dong Xu in that battle, but he wasn¡¯t groomed. He can only slowly figure things out himself. As for Gao Chong, Wang Qiao, and Dong Xu, they are martial arts masters. They obtained resources, so their improvement will be very fast in the future.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming was already better than them on the first day of the virtual world, but in a month, they will probably surpass him. When that happens, most of the top 20 in China will be those who were groomed,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Is that fair?¡± The five leaders listened in silence. ¡°It only took a few days for the game to show the rise of many female contestants and even civilian contestants,¡± Liu Hai said.. ¡°But as the groomed personnel gradually use up resources and rely on their original foundations, they will improve quickly and surpass female contestants and civilian contestants. Is that fair?¡± Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Firestarter Cup

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°I¡¯ve always felt that the grooming project is unfair to many female contestants and ordinary contestants who are ten or a hundred times greater in number!¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Life Evolution is targeted at all citizens.¡± ¡°Since you want to groom them, you have to nurture the most outstanding and talented people in China.¡± Liu Hai looked at the five leaders. ¡°I¡¯ve only cultivated a few more decades than them and am temporarily in the lead. In terms of talent, it¡¯s entirely possible that there are people in China who are better than me. From the point of view of ¡¯employing limited resources where they are needed most,¡¯ you should use it on those with higher talent.¡± ¡°These are some of my suggestions,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Of course, I might not have the necessary foresight. I just hope to give you some ideas.¡± The five leaders looked at each other and smiled. ¡°Let me exin.¡± Director Zhou smiled and said, ¡°There were many problems withing up with the list using results solely, but we also did it in a bid of fairness by putting an end to favors or biases.¡± ¡°As for the unfairness to female contestants and the broader general poption of civilian contestants, this is indeed the case,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°After all, before Life Evolution, women were indeed weaker than men in terms of physique. There were also fewer female contestants and fewer female professional diators. It was impossible to tell who was better among the civilian contestants. These are all circumstances based in reality.¡± ¡°For a country to groom the selected few, it requires utmost caution,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°For example, the ¡®Lv. 5 Shield Saber Technique¡¯ you chose was developed by the virtual world¡¯s mainframe based on your personal shield and saber techniques. It takes five minutes at maximum power to deduce the shield saber technique that suits you best. The virtual world mainframe was a discovery on Mars; the Earth Alliance treats it as a treasure. China needed to pay a certain price to let it operate at full power for five minutes¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯s definitely no way of providing such grooming to the masses,¡± another elder said. ¡°These are limited by the existing conditions.¡± ¡°In terms of talent¡­ I believe that with more than a billion people in the country, there are plenty who are better than the 20 people on the list. However, it will also take time to unearth geniuses from a billion people,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°As for the 20 people on the list, they are also considered firestarters.¡± ¡°Firestarters?¡± Liu Hai¡¯s heart stirred. ¡°For example, your ¡®Lv. 5 Shield Saber Technique¡¯ and Gao Chong¡¯s ¡®Lv. 5 Spear Technique¡¯ were all deduced by the virtual world¡¯s mainframe based on yourbat techniques, so they are most suitable for you,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°During your growth, yourbat videos will also be on the spectator tform for countless people to watch. They will also learn from thebat techniques of the strongest experts like you.¡± Liu Hai listened. Ordinary citizens couldn¡¯t catch up to the groomed via videos. ¡°Firestarters like you are only the first batch to be groomed,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Based on people¡¯s subsequent performance, we will continue grooming others! It¡¯s just that the name list will change! Whoever performs better and is more talented will receive greater grooming.¡± ¡°Subsequent grooming?¡± Liu Hai asked. ¡°When?¡± The elegant man smiled and said, ¡°We have already decided that a ¡®Firestarter Cup¡¯petition will be held on September 1, more than a month after the virtual world¡¯sunch. ording to thebat strength rankings disyed in this nationalpetition, a batch of people will be groomed.¡± ¡°1st of September, Firestarter Cup?¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Won¡¯t the previous 20 people have a huge advantage? Most of them will definitely take up the first few positions of thebat strength ranking.¡± ¡°Those who previously received the resources will be excluded from the second batch unless they perform exceptionally well! For example, Coach Liu Hai, you¡¯re already the world champion, so we naturally have to put in more effort to groom you.¡± The elegant man smiled. ¡°Of the 20 groomed, it would be impressive if two or three can receive additional grooming. The main focus is on the new experts.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°Do you need any more resources?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°I believe the USA will focus on nurturing that old boxing champion.¡± ¡°Can I reserve this opportunity for the future?¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°I want to make the request after the Firestarter Cup. After all, I¡¯ve only trained for ten days in the virtual world.¡± ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll reserve it for now.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°I do need your help though.¡± ¡°Please speak, Director,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°I hope you can release the video of you clearing Cosmos Tower¡¯s third floor,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°I hope that the general public can take a look at yourbat techniques so that they can watch and learn.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll make it public today.¡± ¡°I realize that you rarely participate in Divine matches,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°It¡¯s been ten days, but you¡¯ve only participated in two. I know that Divine matches aren¡¯t challenging at all for you, but participating in one every day takes you only a few minutes, right? Let the other Divine experts learn from you. Firestarters like you light up the way for others.¡± ¡°Alright,¡± Liu Hai immediately agreed. After all, the requirements weren¡¯t high. If he participated in a Divine battle, he would be carrying the team! The match would end in a few minutes. ¡°Oh right! Leaders, when will the news of the Firestarter Cup be announced?¡± Liu Hai asked. ¡°Today!¡± Director Zhou said. ... Night. Li Miaomiaoy in Xu Jingming¡¯s arms and whispered sweet nothings. ¡°Miaomiao, your stamina is much better than in the past,¡± Xu Jingming teased. ¡°That¡¯s Life Evolution for you!¡± Li Miaomiao red at Xu Jingming and snorted. ¡°You¡¯ll know how powerful I am when Ipletely evolve.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Xu Jingming replied obediently. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely practice the evolutionary method diligently in reality and won¡¯t let you down.¡± ¡°Tch!¡± Li Miaomiao decided not topete with this man on how thick-skinned he was. ¡°I heard from China¡¯s official livestream channel that they will be announcing something big at midnight,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°It¡¯s almost time, right?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the time on his bedside clock. ¡°It¡¯s already past midnight, but there¡¯s no rush. Learning the news a littleter than the release doesn¡¯t matter.¡± ¡°It¡¯s past midnight?¡± Li Miaomiao got up and crawled over her boyfriend¡¯s body. She immediately picked up the VR headset on the dressing table and urged, ¡°You have to keep abreast with thetest, most important news! Don¡¯t be slow.¡± It¡¯s not like it¡¯s official news released by the virtual world.?Xu Jingming still liked the feeling of having warmth in his arms, but he could only sigh and pick up the virtual headset. The two of them put on their VR headsets and entered the virtual world. ****** On the spectator tform, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao arrived at China¡¯s official livestream channel. China¡¯s official livestream had more than 200 million viewers! After all, it was only an announcement; it wasn¡¯t that attractive to ordinary citizens. Having more than 200 million viewers was already considered a lot. ¡°This national Firestarter Cup held officially by China will be open to all Chinese citizens,¡± Liu Xin exined. ¡°As long as it¡¯s a teamposed of Divine experts, you can register and participate! The Firestarter Cup will officially begin on September 1st. The preliminaries and finals willst six days!¡± ¡°When the timees, all the Divine teams will fight each other. The strong will enter the next round, and the weak will be eliminated¡­ Our official livestream and many media outlets will cover everything,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°Moreover, we have received confirmed news that the world champion, Liu Hai, will choose four non-professional contestants as his teammates and will also participate in the National Firestarter Cup.¡± The other male host, Jin Fan, smiled and said, ¡°I really want to see Liu Hai¡¯s strength now. Will he still be number one in the country with four other non-pro yers?¡± ¡°It has only been ten days since the virtual world¡¯sunch, but more than 1,000 Divine experts have appeared. The Firestarter Cup National Tournament will be held on September 1st. There¡¯s still a month to go, so there will definitely be even more Divine experts when that happens,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°I believe this adds greater variability to thepetition.¡± ¡°Yeah, good contestants these days might be overtaken by new experts,¡± Jin Fan said. ¡°So, experts, work hard! Make yourself stronger. Duke it out with the strongest teams in the country on the 1st of September.¡± ¡°There will be many experts at thispetition, and the prize money is very attractive.¡± Liu Xin waved her hand, and arge number of words appeared beside her. ¡°The detailed rules of the Firestarter Cup National Tournament are written here.¡± Countless audience members looked carefully. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao also read it carefully. Registration time for the Firestarter Cup National Tournament: August 29, 12:00 a.m. ¨C August 31, 10 p.m. Tournament period: September 1 ¨C September 6. Requirements for registration: A teamposed of five Divine diators with at least one reserve member (the reserve member has to be Radiant Sun at minimum). Tournament prize money: ¡­ Registration details: ¡­ Chapter 41 - Liu Hais Video

Chapter 41: Liu Hai¡¯s Video

¡°You¡¯ll receive prize money as long as you reach the finals,¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise as she looked at the prizes. ¡°The champion team will receive 500 million, while the runner-up team will receive 200 million. Third ce and fourth ce will each receive 100 million. The official organizations have really invested a lot in thispetition.¡± ¡°That¡¯s really quite a lot.¡± Xu Jingming nodded as he watched. The teams ranked fifth to eighth received 30 million. Rewards for ninth to sixteenth also reached 20 million. Rewards for 17th to 32nd were 10 million. Li Miaomiao sighed with emotion. ¡°After the preliminaries, a total of 32 teams will enter the finals. Every team has at least six people, which means that at least 192 people can receive the prize money. Many people will participate just for the prize money.¡± ¡°This kind ofpetition is also the best chance to test.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart burned with passion.?I can fight with my master¡ªLiu Hai¡ªSenior Lei Yunfang, and the other experts with my full strength. All kinds of experts from all across the country will appear. Just the thought of it made his blood pump with zeal and ardor!?Bring it on. The more experts there are, the more interesting it will be.?Xu Jingming looked forward to it. Meanwhile, Li Miaomiao tapped open the spectator tform to take a look at everyone¡¯sments on thepetition. Suddenly, she eximed in surprise, ¡°Jingming, your master is live-streaming.¡± ¡°Master Dai?¡± Xu Jingming asked casually. ¡°It¡¯s Master Liu Hai!¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Impossible!¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t believe it and tapped at it. At this moment, a livestream¡¯s poprity rapidly increased; it was second on the entire spectator tform, just behind China¡¯s official livestream channel. It was his master, Liu Hai¡¯s livestream. Why would Master do a livestream??Xu Jingming was surprised.?Master is a person who doesn¡¯t like trouble. He knew his master¡¯s temper very well; he was an absolute maniac when it came to martial arts! He was in his seventies, and he spent half a year in seclusion every year to study martial arts. He didn¡¯t like media interviews or livestreams. He didn¡¯t even see his rtives when he was in seclusion. A person like that could do a livestream? ¡°Jingming, your master is live-streaming, but you haven¡¯t live-streamed even once to this day,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Although some of his Divine matches were made public¡ªthey were all official livestreams or livestreams from other teammates¡ªXu Jingming had never live-streamed himself. ¡°Master doesn¡¯t seem like someone who would livestream.¡± Xu Jingming entered his master¡¯s livestream. The number of viewers in Liu Hai¡¯s livestream was rapidly rising¡ªstanding at more than 50 million viewers and rising. After all, Liu Hai had be very popr in the past three days. It was a hot topic for discussion among everyone! Whoosh. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao sat in the stands and looked over. It¡¯s ying a video??Xu Jingming could tell at a nce that it was a video of the battle on the Cosmos Tower¡¯s second floor. At the top of the video was the recording time¡ªAugust 1, 21:05:37. This video was fully virtualized, immersing one into itpletely. It was true Liu Hai didn¡¯t like livestreams. Therefore, even if it was a request from the Life Evolution Bureau¡¯s higher-ups, he only uploaded a video to allow everyone to study them. ¡°The five bears on the Cosmos Tower¡¯s second floor are gone; there¡¯s only the bear king left.¡± Li Miaomiao watched carefully. ¡°Let¡¯s see how Master Liu Hai deals with this bear king.¡± ¡°The bear king is quite a handful,¡± Xu Jingming said. He fought it for a long period, eventually bleeding the bear king to death. In the battle scene. The massive bear king roared and charged at Liu Hai angrily, kicking up snow everywhere. Liu Hai was tall and stout; he held a shield in one hand and a saber in the other as he stood still. He waited for the bear king toe close before taking a step forward and blocking its mighty pounce with his shield! Bam. The bear king¡¯s huge bear paws mmed into the shield, but its massive body slumped to the side and crashed into a tree. ¡°Baby bear, again.¡± Liu Hai looked at the bear king with interest and taunted it. The bear king got up, roared, and charged over again. It charged into the shield, and for some baffling reason, it was thrown back. Bang! Bang! Bang! In half a minute, this bear king fell three times, causing its face to swell and bleed. It also started to cower. After all, its most ferocious attacks couldn¡¯t threaten the humanoid creature in front of it at all. One can be that impressive simply by deflecting forces??Xu Jingming watched carefully.?Master¡¯s shield techniques are even better than when he was teaching me. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up, and he thought,?I¡¯m also practicing my shield techniques, but I can¡¯tpare to Master. I have to download this video and repeatedly watch it for research. The bear king took a step back from Liu Hai. ¡°Are you scared?¡± Liu Hai suddenly charged forward. The bear king was so frightened that it didn¡¯t even have the time to retreat before Liu Hai arrived in front of it with a sh of his saber! The bear king failed to block the strike with itsrge paws. The saber beam prated the bear king¡¯s skull before its body turned ethereal. ¡°One strike!¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°And the bear king is dead?¡± This is Master¡¯s strength.?Xu Jingming watched silently.?When Master sparred with me, he reduced his physique to match mine. And after his evolutionary method reached Advanced, his body far exceeded mine. Coupled with Master¡¯s terrifyingbat techniques, he is able to kill the bear king with one strike despite its tough skull. The battle scene switched to the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third floor. Liu Hai held a shield in one hand and a saber in the other as he watched therge tiger appear in the distance. He then walked over step by step. Roar!?The enraged tiger pounced over. Liu Hai watched calmly. Rip! The tiger lunged forward, and its pair of tiger ws tore through the air like sharp des. Liu Hai blocked it with his shield, and the tiger¡¯s body tilted before falling into the vines and grass by the side. ¡°Your strength is slightly inferior to the bear king, but your ws are quite sharp.¡± Liu Hai took a step forward, and just as the tiger flipped to its feet, a saber shed past the tiger¡¯s neck, causing it to turn ethereal and dissipate. After killing one tiger, tiger after tiger appeared in all directions. The streak of tigers¡ªdozens of them¡ªapproached in a threatening manner. Among them, the tiger king¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°Finally, something interesting.¡± Liu Hai finally became vignt. One human against a streak of tigers! Faced with the encirclement of the tigers, Liu Hai held a shield and shuttled through the tigers¡ªa tiger died every time the saber shed. After killing several tigers, the furious tiger king finally charged at Liu Hai. ¡°The tiger king is really impressive.¡± Xu Jingming could tell. ¡°Its strength far exceeds that of the other tigers.¡± Liu Hai knew how powerful the tiger king was after a single sh. He immediately avoided thetter and used the tigers as obstacles to impede the tiger king as he killed the weaker tigers. ¡°It¡¯s clearly a gank, but those weaker tigers ended up aiding Master Liu Hai,¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°How strange.¡± ¡°This is control,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Turning the enemy into your pawn.¡± This was abat technique that one could learn after bing water. Now, his master was disying it in its full splendor! The ordinary tigers werepletely under Liu Hai¡¯s control. ¡°But Master is also very careful. The tiger king is too terrifying; just a moment of carelessness will result in Master failing,¡± Xu Jingming said. The melee battlested for more than ten minutes, and there were fewer than ten tigers left. Roar! The tiger king finally roared, and the remaining eight tigers retreated. Only the tiger king and Liu Hai were left¡ªa one-on-one battle! The battle between the tiger king and Liu Hai was even more brutal. What an amazing tiger king. It¡¯s too agile and reacts too quickly; it actually blocked Master¡¯s strike.?Xu Jingming could tell that the tiger king surpassed Liu Hai in terms of strength, speed, and agility. However, Liu Hai¡¯sbat techniques were much more brilliant. Thebination of shield and saber was like Taiji¡ªone yin and one yang. His defense was watertight, and his attacks were terrifyingly sharp. Liu Hai gave up on attacking the vital spots in order to leave wounds on the tiger king, causing it to bleed continuously¡­ This continued for more than ten minutes. Only after the tiger king¡¯s strength, speed, and agility decreased did Master Liu Hai slice his de across the tiger king¡¯s neck! He killed the tiger king! The time shown on the video was August 1, 21:38:21. ¡°Master Liu Hai cleared the Cosmos Tower in 38 minutes,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°He cleared it in one go!¡± ¡°I need to improve in every aspect to clear Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level.¡± Xu Jingming came to a full realization of how far away he was from clearing the third level. He also downloaded the video. The video was very precious; his master¡¯s shield techniques were worth watching over and over again. ¡­ Two hours after Liu Hai released the video of him clearing Cosmos Tower, USA¡¯s old boxing champion, Tiger Fussen, also released his video. Although countries had yet to unify their servers in the virtual world, China¡¯s official livestream also broadcasted the old boxing champion¡¯s video. The old boxing champion perfectly fused his past boxing techniques into his two axes. Although it was quite a thrilling battle with the tigers and he only managed to kill the tiger king after suffering serious injuries, it still left Xu Jingming in amazement and admiration. Liu Hai and Tiger Fussen¡¯s videos spread across the globe, also making experts around the world watch and study them carefully. Chapter 42 - Xu Jingmings Teammates

Chapter 42: Xu Jingming¡¯s Teammates

Swish! A short spear tore through the air; a bear failed to dodge in time due to the short distance and was stabbed in the neck by it. The bear turned ethereal and disappeared. The other four bears were immediately enraged; they had also discovered the enemy who had thrown the spear. Swish! Swish! Swish! Spears flew out one after another as fast as lightning. As the figure dodged in the forest, he constantly threw spears. In less than half a minute, a total of 12 spears were thrown¡ªthe bears were all dead. The bear king roared and rushed out of the cave. The figure was a muscr man in armor, and he was Xu Jingming¡¯s former national teammate and friend, Heng Fang. He pulled out two long rods from his back and connected them together¡ªit was ance. Heng Fang stared at the bear king with thence in hand. Roar!?The bear king charged over. ¡°Come on.¡± Heng Fang brazenly awaited the battle. After a long time. The somewhat sorry Heng Fang looked at the bleeding bear king and smiled.?It¡¯s been three days since Cosmos Tower opened up; I finally killed the bear king on my ninth attempt. I¡¯ll try the third floor now! Momentster. The third level is too difficult.?Heng Fang returned to his personal space and tapped to contact his good friend. ¡°Old Xu, I see you working hard at the martial arts arena.¡± Heng Fang smiled at the projection. ¡°Young Master Heng, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Xu Jingming quipped. Of the best friends on the national team, Heng Fang was the vainest! He dawdled in front of the mirror every morning andbed his hair meticulously. He even brought ab and skin cream with him all the time. His national teammates nicknamed him ¡®Young Master Heng,¡¯ a nickname he was rather pleased with. When they were on the national team, the two were on par and often sparred. They had a good rtionship and shared the same dormitory. He, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Zhuang Fu shared the same national team dorm, with Zhuang Fu having a slightly distant rtionship with them. ¡°You know about the Firestarter Cup National Tournament, right?¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°Are we teaming up?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Won¡¯t we be invincible if we join forces? What about the other teammates? Did you invite them?¡± ¡°Not yet; you were the first person on my mind.¡± Heng Fang raised his eyebrows. ¡°If we include Shuo, won¡¯t there be three of us?¡± ¡°You, me, Shuo¡­¡± Xu Jingming thought for a moment and said, ¡°What do you think of Bear?¡± ¡°Bear is a nice person, and his shield and ax techniques are very solid.¡± Heng Fang nodded in agreement. ¡°However, weck an archer. Divine archers these days are mostly in the archery circle, so I¡¯m not too familiar with them.¡± ¡°Me neither,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°We are still weeks away from thepetition, so we can slowly work it out. If it doesn¡¯t work out¡­ we¡¯ll just charge our way as five warriors.¡± ¡°Alright, you decide.¡± Heng Fang smiled. ¡°I¡¯m at ease with you handling the matter, Old Xu.¡± ¡°Haha, it¡¯s a deal,¡± Xu Jingming said. Heng Fang gave an OK sign. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll talk to Shuo and Bear.¡± Xu Jingming hung up and immediately contacted Yang Qingshuo, who was training in the Cosmos Tower. Thetter exited the tower when he received the call. ¡°Brother Xu.¡± Yang Qingshuo picked up. ¡°How about we team up for the Firestarter Cup?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Sure, no problem.¡± Yang Qingshuo smiled happily. ¡°How many people are there?¡± ¡°You, me, Young Master Heng, and Bear,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°We haven¡¯t decided on a sharpshooter.¡± ¡°I think the four of us can fight five,¡± Yang Qingshuo said with a smile. They were all good buddies. ¡°Look at how smug you are. Master alone can wipe out the four of us,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Be more down-to-earth and humble.¡± ¡°Yes, Brother Xu, you¡¯re right,¡± Yang Qingshuo said obediently. ¡°It¡¯s settled then. I¡¯ll find Bear.¡± Xu Jingming ended the call and contacted ¡®Bear¡¯ Liu Chongyuan. ¡­ Liu Chongyuan was fighting the bear king on the Cosmos Tower¡¯s second level. After practicing Giant Bear Evolution, Liu Chongyuan¡¯s stocky body became even more ¡®muscr.¡¯ He now stood at 2.26 meters tall, and his weight had increased tremendously. With the shield in hand, Liu Chongyuan was like a smaller bear. The bear king struck out, sending Liu Chongyuan flying with the shield in hand. However, he got to his feet again. Although there was blood at the corner of his mouth, he continued his defense. Master Liu Hai¡¯s shield techniques are so impressive, but why am I socking? Liu Chongyuan raised his shield again to block the bear king¡¯s strike.?I¡¯ll try to block five of the bear king¡¯s attacks this time. He suddenly received a call. With a nce, Liu Chongyuan temporarily exited the Cosmos Tower. ¡°Old Xu,¡± Liu Chongyuan said with a smile. ¡°You know about the Firestarter Cup National Tournament, right? Want to join a team Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, and I are setting up?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Of the four, I¡¯m probably the weakest.¡± Liu Chongyuan smiled, but hecked confidence. He was the oldest of the four¡ªhe had been on the Jiangnan provincial team with Xu Jingming. Thetter was a genius, and he had been specially recruited in high school. He was much older, and his results were much worse. He had worked hard for so many years and had participated in the national team¡¯s training, but he had never been the national team¡¯s linchpin! His highest ranking was 39th globally, so he wasn¡¯t qualified to participate in the World Martial Arts Tournament. Xu Jingming and Heng Fang had both ced in the top eight of the World Martial Arts Tournament, and Yang Qingshuo had participated once. They were stronger and younger than him. ¡°With life evolving now, anything is possible. Didn¡¯t I defeat Gao Chong and Wang Qiao?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Don¡¯t be bogged down by your past achievements.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Liu Chongyuan nodded slightly. ¡°Alright, is that a deal?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Since you don¡¯t mind, I¡¯ll join,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Bear. I believe in your strength,¡± Xu Jingming said. After themunication ended, Liu Chongyuan became more spirited.?My teammates are all very impressive. I have to work harder. He originally believed that he would spend the rest of his life guiding rookies at the Sports Bureau, but who would¡¯ve thought that he could raise his shield and ax again in the virtual world and begin his martial arts campaign? Xu Jingming, Heng Fang, and Yang Qingshuo were all talented diators on the national team. The fact that the three of them were willing to team up with him filled him with fighting spirit. I have to work harder so as not to be a burden on my teammates! ***** At night, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao had dinner. ¡°You confirmed a team so quickly?¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°Registration for the tournament is at the end of the month¡ªthat¡¯s more than 20 days away! With the virtual world¡¯sunch, there will be tumultuous changes to everyone¡¯s strength this month.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a team after all. The important thing is that everyone is happy and does their best.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Moreover, the people I invited are my best friends.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve decided on four, so you¡¯re short of one?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°We¡¯re short a sharpshooter,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°With your strength, many people should be extending you invitations, right? Aren¡¯t there any sharpshooters?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Many people invited me, but I rejected them all. I said that I had decided on a team,¡± Xu Jingming said. He was, after all, one of the top few Divine experts in China, and he was young. Many people thought highly of his future. ¡°But none of the people who invited me are powerful sharpshooters.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°There are many warriors but few sharpshooters.¡± ¡°Sharpshooters are rare. Fairy Wang¡¯s ranking of the top 36 experts in China only has three,¡± Li Miaomiao agreed. ¡°Top sharpshooters are all in high demand.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. A call suddenly came, and Xu Jingming tapped lightly. ¡°Sun Li?¡± Xu Jingming looked at a man opposite him¡ªSun Li was also a national teammate, but as he was a B-lister, he didn¡¯t interact with him much. ¡°Old Xu, I¡¯m here to cozy up to you for the Firestarter Cup,¡± Sun Li said with a smile. ¡°Shall we team up? I¡¯ve practiced archery.¡± ¡°Archery?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°You practiced dual sabers on the national team, right?¡± ¡°I have talent in archery and picked it up fast. I¡¯ll show you mybat strength interface.¡± Sun Li took the initiative and disyed a screenshot of hisbat strength interface. ¡°Your archery has reached Lv. 2?¡± Xu Jingming praised. ¡°Impressive!¡± ¡°How is it? I can use dual sabers in meleebat and a bow and arrow in long-rangebat. It¡¯s not bad, right?¡± Sun Li asked. Xu Jingming thought,?Sun Li was on the national team¡¯s B team back then, while I, Shuo, and Young Master Heng were on the A team. Although we weren¡¯t that close, we didn¡¯t have any conflicts. After all, we were teammates. ¡°Sure, our team is in need of an archer,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°An archer like you isn¡¯t afraid of being assassinated. Of the other four in our team, there¡¯s me, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan. If you think there¡¯s no problem, then it¡¯s settled?¡± Sun Li was slightly puzzled when he heard that. ¡°Liu Chongyuan has never participated in the World Martial Arts Tournament, right? Isn¡¯t he a little weak? Should we find a better shield expert? It¡¯s still easy to find someone stronger than him in our circles.¡± After all, they knew many teammates on the national team. ¡°In terms of shield techniques, Bear is quite good. He just fell short of being selected for the World Martial Arts Tournament back then,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Moreover, in the virtual world, everyone has started working hard. Don¡¯t underestimate Bear.¡± ¡°Alright, you¡¯re the backbone of the team. I¡¯ll listen to you,¡± Sun Li said. ¡°I believe in you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s decided then?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Yes.¡± Sun Li nodded. Xu Jingming, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, Liu Chongyuan, and Sun Li specially created a team chat. The others were quite happy with Sun Li¡¯s participation. Even though thetter¡¯s archery was slightly inferior, he was at Lv. 2! Moreover, he was still rapidly improving. His archery would definitely be more brilliant by the beginning of next month. Moreover, Sun Li was also good atbat; he wasn¡¯t afraid of assassins! Chapter 43 - One Month

Chapter 43: One Month

¡°In the virtual world, our bodies won¡¯t tire. For example, only professional experts can fire hundreds of arrows a day in reality when practicing archery. But in the virtual world, our bodies won¡¯t tire even if we fire more than 10,000 arrows consecutively. Moreover, we can also virtualize bandits, wild beasts, and all kinds of live targets. We can even virtualize assassins attacking us andunch counter-attacks at close range. By relying on quantity, our archery skills will naturally improve rapidly.¡± ¡°By the same logic, spearmanship, swordsmanship¡­ Any move can be tirelessly practiced more than 10,000 times a day. There are also all kinds of perfect training environments in the virtual world, so the speed of improvement will be very high. Our one-day growth in the virtual world will be dozens of times faster than in reality! A month is enough to match years of improvement in reality. If it were a genius¡­ they would be able to reach the world¡¯s apex!¡± ¡°The virtual world is an opportunity to change our fate!¡± ¡­ ¡°There won¡¯t be any injuries or illnesses in the virtual world; there won¡¯t be fatigue! If you don¡¯t work hard now, when are you going to?¡± ¡­ ¡°Want to raise your ie? Change your fate? Grab this rare opportunity in the virtual world! You have to be ruthless to yourself! Practice as hard as you can; it¡¯s not like you¡¯ll die!¡± ¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s do it at the usual timee practice swordsmanship with me at 10 p.m. Let¡¯s practice stabbing the sword 10,000 times!¡± Many streamers who purported self-help slogans shouted on the spectator tform. Some streamers also live-streamed their entire training process. Many people were on their training grounds, live-streaming from a small window as they practiced their swordsmanship. ¡°Director, we have guided the public into practicing martial arts from every angle. Geniuses have begun to appear among themon folk.¡± Director Zhou watched the livestreams as a secretary reported the situation. ¡°With a poption of more than a billion, it¡¯s normal for geniuses to emerge,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°You have to work harder. This is a key process in human civilization, so our China has to seize the opportunity. The USA, EU, Japan, and the other countries also won¡¯t hold back on inculcating these things into their citizens.¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the secretary replied respectfully. ¡°Director, all therge corporations have entered the virtual world. They have established teams and are preparing to participate in the Firestarter Cup.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°We want thepetition to be more intense.¡± The secretary nodded and left. Director Zhou looked out the window. It was pitch-ck outside, and it was alreadyte at night. There was no light at all, and he could only faintly hear the sound of waves. Where will the fate of humans lead to??Director Zhou looked out the window into the night.?The future is unclear, but the only thing in our control is the present! ****** Days passed, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed since the virtual world¡¯sunch. August 25, nighttime. Xu Jingming sat on the sofa in the living room and watched Fairy Wang¡¯s livestream on the projection screen. ¡°Hey guys, the virtual world has officiallyunched for a month as of 9 p.m. today.¡± Fairy Wang wore a cute bunny mask, and her voice sounded very cute. In reality, she had been a professional host before bing a popr livestreamer. She remained a very popr livestreamer in the virtual world. ¡°I¡¯ve already made thetest version of ¡®China¡¯s Experts Ranking.¡¯ Thetest version has a total of 100 Divine experts,¡± Fairy Wang said. ¡°These 100 Divine experts are divided into four tiers.¡± ¡°The first tier consists of Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, and Zhou Yi. The members of the first tier are definitely in the lead when ites to overall strength! Any other expert in China¡­ will only die in front of these three. Everyone is very familiar with the information on the three of them; the rankings also provide a lot of information.¡± ¡°The second tier consists of Zhang Qing, Xiong Tianshan, Tie Lianyun, Feng Baiyu, Zhuang Ziyu, Wang Qiao, Yang Yu, Yu Cheng, Wang Yi, Zheng Bailong, Huo Qingshan, and Chang Qingpeng. Members of the second tier have all mastered a perfect move that they can call their own. They can easily defeat the experts from the third and fourth tiers.¡± ¡°The third tier consists of Zhao Fan, Zhang Feng¡­ Gao Chong, Xu Jingming¡­ Dong Xu, Teng Ya¡­ Liu Jianfeng, Gu Chong¡­ Heng Fang, Sun Yuting¡­ There are a total of 21 people! Although the experts of this third tier also have some ultimate moves, they are still imperfect and have many ws.¡± ¡°The fourth tier consists of Wu Sai¡­ Wang Cheng, Yang Qingshuo¡­ Yu Fu, Dai Xiaoqing¡­ Sun Li¡­ There are a total of 64 people. The strength of these fourth-tier members is considered impressive, but they generally don¡¯t have any ultimate moves. They are slightly inferior to the third-tier members, but among the 3,600-plus Divine experts these days, being in the top 100 is already very impressive.¡± Fairy Wang gave a simple introduction of the rankings and then began giving a detailed evaluation. Xu Jingming listened and gained an understanding of the situation regarding the Divine experts. Ka! Suddenly, the courtyard door was pushed open, and Li Miaomiao walked into the living room with some vegetables. ¡°Jingming, these are some vegetables my parents nted. They were just harvested.¡± As she spoke, Li Miaomiao saw the livestream on the projection screen.?China¡¯s Experts Ranking? ¡°This Fairy Wang constantly belittles you on the rankings. You have fallen to the third tier.¡± Li Miaomiao gently touched her watch and tapped it. Pa! She switched off the projection. ¡°Jingming, don¡¯t listen to this Fairy Wang. She¡¯s just bullsh*tting. Many people think that her ranking is getting more and more inurate,¡± Li Miaomiao said as she sat down. ¡°The ranking description is also bing more and more ambiguous. She has evene up with four tiers.¡± ¡°She spent a lot of effort on the rankings,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The four tiers are quite a suitable exnation.¡± ¡°Suitable?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°For example, some of the people in the second tier are martial arts masters, legendary boxing champions, and monsters in archery. They underwent changes in the virtual world for over a month and created their ownbat system, possessing their own set of ultimate techniques,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯m still inferior to them. Although my ¡®Shadowless Thrust¡¯ and ¡®Mountain Shattering¡¯ are getting closer to perfection, just two moves are insufficient to create apletebat system. I¡¯m really impressed with them. How did they figure out such powerful moves? Moreover, they form an entire system!¡± ¡°Actually, Gao Chong is also very impressive. He has also created three killer moves, and they are even more ferocious than my moves. It¡¯s just that he¡¯s too rash, making it easy for him to reveal openings,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°That¡¯s why he¡¯s like me¡ªstuck in the third tier.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and sighed.?I¡¯m really ashamed when I think of it. I defeated Gao Chong and Wang Qiao when the virtual world firstunched. I felt that I would improve more and have a greater advantage in the future, but the facts have proven that I¡¯m still too young. Many people have umted more knowledge and are more talented than me; they have created ultimate techniques that form a system. ¡°Being in the third tier is my true strength. I agree with it actually,¡± Xu Jingming said. He found himself inferior from all the Divine battles he had participated in over the past month. ¡°At least I¡¯m in China¡¯s top 30. If I work hard, I still have a chance of catching up,¡± Xu Jingming said. Li Miaomiao hugged her boyfriend¡¯s arm and said, ¡°Life is full of ups and downs. Only by enduring the torment at the bottom can one reap the joy of the peak!¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. With his girlfriend¡¯s constant support, he was filled with fighting spirit. A call suddenly came in. Xu Jingming reached out and tapped gently, and a man appeared in the projection in front of him¡ªit was Sun Li. ¡°Old Xu,¡± Sun Li greeted with a smile. ¡°Why are you calling?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°It¡¯s like this,¡± Sun Li exined. ¡°Recently, more than onerge corporation wants to contract me. Even the Golden Roc Group came to my hometown to visit me personally. I really couldn¡¯t decline; moreover, I¡¯m in need of cash. You know that I haven¡¯t earned much over the years. Therefore, I¡¯m sorry, Old Xu. I have to leave the team.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Xu Jingming fell silent. ¡°Have you talked to Heng Fang and the other two?¡± ¡°Help me pass the message. There¡¯s nothing I can do about it; I need the cash,¡± Sun Li said before hanging up. Xu Jingming sat there in silence. Chapter 44 - Final Teammate

Chapter 44: Final Teammate

Sun Li sat on his sofa and held a ss of red wine. He swirled it gently and chuckled when he saw the smear of red on the ss under the light. ¡°I was wrong back then. I thought that Xu Jingming¡ªwho ranked seventh during theunch¡ªwas young and had great potential. I thought he would be dazzling at the Firestarter Cup,¡± Sun Li said softly. ¡°I wanted to cozy up to the powerful and earn a huge sum of money. Who would¡¯ve thought that it was nothing of that sort!¡± ¡°He¡¯s now worse than me; I managed to be one of the ten sharpshooters after all. Although I¡¯m only at the bottom, I¡¯m still a first-rate sharpshooter in China.¡± Melee warriors are everywhere these days, but sharpshooters are rare. I¡¯m much more popr than Xu Jingming, Sun Li thought.?Manyrge corporations have entered the virtual world to establish teams. Professional teams have the best prospects. The team leader of the Golden Roc team I joined is Tie Lianyun. The other three teammates are on the same level as Xu Jingming. It was only because sharpshooters are rare that they recruited me.?Sun Li was still very excited. The team leader was Tie Lianyun! Tie Lianyun had taken first ce three times during the World Martial Arts Tournament! Now, only Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, and Zhou Yi dared to say that they were better than him. Buzz. Sun Li looked at the caller ID and put down his ss before picking up the video call. ¡°Sun Li,¡± a silver-haired youth on the other end of the line said with a smile, ¡°have you received the money?¡± ¡°Yup,¡± Sun Li said with a smile. ¡°We¡¯ll see how you perform at the Firestarter Cup,¡± the silver-haired youth said. ¡°This is the Golden Roc Group¡¯s first entry into the gaming industry. As a sharpshooter, you are a very important part of the team.¡± Sun Li nodded and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Director Tian. My four teammates are very strong. I¡¯m confident that I can perform better when working with them.¡± The silver-haired youth nodded. ¡°But there¡¯s something I have to remind you¡ªthe team is still trying to recruit Wang Yi. If Wang Yi is willing to join our Golden Roc team, you will only be ced as a substitute. Don¡¯t worry; you won¡¯t get a single cent less!¡± ¡°Director Tian, I understand,¡± Sun Li said with a smile. ¡°If Wang Yi joins the team, I will naturally y second fiddle. I¡¯m still very clear about the gap between us.¡± The silver-haired youth nodded. ¡°Alright, get ready. The training for the tournament will begin in an hour.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Sun Li smiled and nodded. After hanging up, his expression turned gloomy as he scoffed.?Wang Yi? She was a Divine sharpshooter on the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch, and she¡¯s much more terrifying now. Zhou Yi is the only sharpshooter in his own tier, and only Wang Yi and Zhuang Ziyu are inferior to him! Wang Yi is also a beautiful sharpshooter and a very popr livestreamer. I know that severalrge teams are vying for her, so is it that easy to snatch her? I¡¯m so envious of them. Zhou Yi built his own team and disdained cooperation with any corporation. A group of experts took the initiative to join him! Wang Yi is the strongest female sharpshooter. She¡¯s extremely popr and is sought after by manyrge corporations. The Heavenly Note Group signed Zhuang Ziyu and established a team with him as the core. Sun Li sighed.?Only the three of them out of the sharpshooters are special. There was no other way. Those three were clearly much stronger than the sharpshooters behind them in terms of strength. For a long time, China only had three super sharpshooters: Zhou Yi, Wang Yi, and Zhuang Ziyu. These three people became Divine sharpshooters on the first day through the preliminaries. Their archery was terrifying in reality, and they had long entered China¡¯s patronage list. After a month of hard training in the virtual world, the archery techniques of these three naturally became even more incredible. ¡­ In the living room, after Xu Jingming hung up on Sun Li, he turned on the projection and blocked thetter. ¡°Jingming, don¡¯t be angry,¡± Li Miaomiao said softly. Xu Jingming said, ¡°Actually, I should¡¯ve realized it a long time ago. Sun Li only joined my team because of the strength and potential I disyed, so it¡¯s not surprising that he¡¯s leaving now.¡± Li Miaomiaoforted him. ¡°Don¡¯t me yourself. Sun Li is a vile person; how would you know what a vile person thinks when you haven¡¯t stooped as low as him? If he wants to leave, it¡¯s best he leaves early. It¡¯s already the 25th, and it¡¯s the end of the month! The experts have already formed teams, so leaving at this time is really harmful!¡± Xu Jingming nodded and said, ¡°He did it on purpose. He couldn¡¯t even be bothered to inform his other three teammates! We¡¯ve trained together for so long, yet he left without even apologizing.¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°It¡¯s fine as long as you don¡¯t keep in touch with such a vile person in the future. It¡¯s not worth getting angry over him. In fact, we should¡¯ve gotten everyone to sign a contract when we established the team. That way, he won¡¯t be able to quit due to the contract.¡± ¡°Our team was all about verbal agreements to begin with, and we don¡¯t have a contracted sry. It¡¯s not good to have a contract restricting us,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Since we¡¯re not on the same page, it¡¯s fine for him to leave!¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°What¡¯s most pressing now is to find thest teammate! At the beginning of the month, many people were willing to team up with you. But now, those who are interested in the Firestarter Cup have probably already formed a team. Where are we to recruit anyone now? And it needs to be a sharpshooter.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll think of something. I¡¯ll talk to Shuo and the others about this.¡± Xu Jingming got up and walked to the bedroom. When Li Miaomiao saw this scene, she opened her working chat group. ¡°Sister Kong, Xiaozeng, help me check on all the sharpshooters. Have they joined a team? Is it possible to invite them?¡± ¡°Copy that!¡± ¡°Roger that!¡± The two assistants immediately started collecting information. ****** In his personal space in the virtual world. ¡°Why did you suddenly summon us?¡± Heng Fangy on the sofanguidly as he held a grape and took in the vista of the iceke atop the mountain outside the window. ¡°Why isn¡¯t Sun Li here?¡± Liu Chongyuan and Yang Qingshuo sat to the side and ate casually. They were all buddies, so they made themselves at home. Xu Jingming sat there. ¡°He quit the team.¡± Heng Fang, Liu Chongyuan, and Yang Qingshuo were stunned. ¡°Are you kidding?¡± Liu Chongyuan found it unbelievable. ¡°It¡¯s already the 25th today, and the registration starts in three days. He¡¯s quitting? How many times has our team trained together?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve saved his video call with me. Watch it.¡± Xu Jingming posted the video. ¡°¡­Help me pass the message. There¡¯s nothing I can do about it; I need the cash.¡± In the video, Sun Li hung up after saying his piece. ¡°A man should honor his words! Was what he was spouting in the past just bullsh*t?¡± Heng Fang wore a murderous look. ¡°Couldn¡¯t he tell us earlier even if he wanted to leave?¡± No matter how good-tempered Yang Qingshuo was, he was still somewhat angry. ¡°The virtual world has only beenunched for a month, and we¡¯ve already trained together for 20 days! To suddenly leave the team is a waste of our training time.¡± ¡°We helped him as sparring partners! We attacked him and honed his closebat archery skills,¡± Liu Chongyuan said angrily. ¡°His archery skills improved, and he¡¯s suddenly leaving the team now!? He didn¡¯t even bother informing us!¡± ¡°Without the few of us helping him as sparring partners for free, how could his closebat archery skills improve so quickly? Could he have entered the ranks of the top ten sharpshooters?¡± Heng Fang cursed. ¡°Thepetition is about to begin, but he left the team without even apologizing. What an ingrate!¡± ¡°He¡¯s vile,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The most important thing now is to find thest teammate.¡± ¡°It¡¯s too difficult to find a sharpshooter now.¡± Liu Chongyuan shook his head. ¡°The registration begins soon. How are we to recruit a sharpshooter now?¡± Heng Fang also had a headache. ¡°In Fairy Wang¡¯s top 100 rankings, there are only ten sharpshooters. The strongest is Zhou Yi. The second tier consists of Zhuang Ziyu and Wang Yi. There are also two in the third tier, and there are five in the fourth tier.¡± ¡°From what I know, only the second tier¡¯s Wang Yi and the fourth tier¡¯s Fang Cheng aren¡¯t confirmed,¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°Fang Cheng also has several teams inviting him, and Wang Yi is being fought over. The Sky Blue Group previously offered 100 million to sign her, but Wang Yi ignored it. Several well-knownrge corporations are fighting over her.¡± ¡°Everyone knows the importance of the virtual world. The poprity of the strongest and beautiful sharpshooter, Wang Yi, is what therge corporations value. Therge corporations target poprity,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°We don¡¯t have the money, so our chances of inviting Wang Yi and Fang Cheng are very low,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°Brother Xu, don¡¯t you know Wang Yi?¡± Yang Qingshuo asked. ¡°We¡¯ve only fought a few times, so we don¡¯t have a deep rtionship.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Let¡¯s think of a solution first. If we really can¡¯t find a sharpshooter, we¡¯ll find another warrior. The five warriors will charge together.¡± ¡°With a sharpshooter, the team will undergo a qualitative change,¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°If we can¡¯t recruit any of the top ten sharpshooters, inviting a weaker sharpshooter won¡¯t mean much.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s eache up with a solution. We¡¯ll meet again in three days. After all, the registration deadline is nighttime on the 31st,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s eache up with a solution.¡± The four of them temporarily dispersed. ¡­ ¡°Boss, this is the information we have gathered on all the famous Divine sharpshooters. There are a total of 27 of them, and there are 17 behind the ten famous sharpshooters¡­ Their strength is also very close to Sun Li¡¯s, but they are inferior to Sun Li in meleebat,¡± Sister Kong said. Li Miaomiao looked at the information in front of her and stared at a name on it. ¡°Wang Yi?¡± ¡°Wang Yi is a sharpshooter second only to Zhou Yi. She¡¯s also in the second tier on the expert rankings set by Fairy Wang,¡± Sister Kong said. ¡°There are only two sharpshooters in the second tier¡ªWang Yi and Zhuang Ziyu. She¡¯s also a beauty and is very popr, so manyrge corporations are fighting over her.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve met Wang Yi, right?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Dai Xiaoqing brought Wang Yi here. Wang Yi is also your fan, and she loves your songs,¡± Xiaozeng said. ¡°Sister Xiaoqing and Wang Yi are good friends.¡± Li Miaomiao thought for a moment. ¡°Leave first. I¡¯ll talk to Xiaoqing.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Sister Kong and Xiaozeng left. Li Miaomiao immediately invited Dai Xiaoqing. Soon¡­ Whoosh. A tall and cool young girl came to Li Miaomiao¡¯s personal space. ¡°Sister-inw, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Dai Xiaoqing smiled. She was Dai Tongda¡¯s daughter and Xu Jingming¡¯s junior sister. Chapter 45 - Extreme Bottleneck

Chapter 45: Extreme Bottleneck

¡°So here¡¯s the situation¡­¡± Li Miaomiao recounted the situation. ¡°Therefore, your senior brother and the others are now short of a teammate.¡± ¡°Is Sun Li that much of an asshole?¡± Dai Xiaoqing fumed upon hearing that. ¡°Senior Brother and the others have trained with him for 20 days for the tournament. This is 20 days in the virtual world! Why did he suddenly quit the team? Can¡¯t he wait until after the Firestarter Cup before signing on with another team?¡± ¡°That¡¯s precisely what he did. What can they do?¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head. ¡°Your senior brother and the others want to find a sharpshooter as a teammate. If it doesn¡¯t work out, they can only find another warrior. When that happens, the five warriors will join thepetition and brawl.¡± ¡°A sharpshooter is necessary. With an enemy sharpshooter watching in the shadows, one can only use 70% of their closebat strength. They won¡¯t even dare to make a mistake.¡± Dai Xiaoqing asked after some thought, ¡°Sister-inw, were you nning to ask about Sister Wang Yi?¡± ¡°I heard that she hasn¡¯t decided on a team,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Do you know what¡¯s on her mind? Why hasn¡¯t she decided on a team?¡± ¡°Sister Wang Yi¡­¡± Dai Xiaoqing thought and said, ¡°You know very well that she was an archery champion at three Olympics. She¡¯s also one of the top three popr streamers on the spectator tform! Just the tips earn her a lot; she doesn¡¯t need money at all.¡± Li Miaomiao listened. She had to understand Wang Yi before deciding on the method of invitation. ¡°Sister Wang Yi still has some dreams,¡± Dai Xiaoqing said. ¡°She has always aimed to have the strongest archery techniques! I often spar with her too; I¡¯m an assassin after all! I train my assassin abilities while she trains her archery skills at close range. She¡¯s still very obsessed with archery.¡± ¡°Same for your senior brother¡­¡± Li Miaomiao looked at her friends list. ¡°Look, your senior brother is training hard in the Cosmos Tower now. He doesn¡¯t even want to do a livestream.¡± ¡°Sister Wang Yi is quite willing to do a livestream.¡± Dai Xiaoqing smiled and said, ¡°Sister Wang Yi said that being the center of attention during a livestream gives her more focus and passion, allowing her to perform better.¡± ¡°She doesn¡¯t care about money and aims to have the strongest archery techniques?¡± Li Miaomiao thought for a moment. ¡°Then, why didn¡¯t she choose a team?¡± ¡°Perhaps she hasn¡¯t found suitable teammates,¡± Dai Xiaoqing said. ¡°I¡¯m not too sure about her exact thoughts. Let¡¯s do this¡ªgive me some time to figure out her intentions. Once I figure it out, I¡¯ll tell you immediately.¡± ¡°Xiaoqing, sorry to trouble you,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Yours and Senior Brother¡¯s problem is my problem. Leave this to me,¡± Dai Xiaoqing said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll have a sparring session with Sister Wang Yi now.¡± ¡­ On the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third floor, in a rainforest. Xu Jingming fought the tigers as usual. Roar!?The sixrge tigers surrounded and attacked Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming¡¯s movement was closer to perfection and more agile now, and his spearmanship was getting faster and faster. His defense and force deflection were also much more perfect, but he still found himself in a sorry state under the six tigers¡¯ attacks. The moment his movement technique changed, his spear stabbed out like a bolt of lightning, piercing into the neck of a tiger. He then instantly retracted his spear and dodged, avoiding the pounce of another tiger. The tiger with a bloody hole in its neck turned ethereal and disappeared. After the death of one tiger, three more tigers¡ªones that were evenrger¡ªslowly approached from a distance to rece their brethren. Xu Jingming fought with his full strength. After a long battle. Pu.?A tiger w swiped across Xu Jingming¡¯s back after he made a single mistake. I killed a total of six tigers, but it didn¡¯t warrant the tiger king to make a move.?Xu Jingming¡¯s body turned ethereal and disappeared from the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third floor. Under Cosmos Tower. Xu Jingming appeared and looked up to see the huge list in the night sky¡ªthere were only six names on the huge list! It¡¯s been a month since the virtual world¡¯sunch, but only six people are on the rankings, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?It¡¯s too difficult to clear the third level of Cosmos Tower. It¡¯s no wonder the Earth Alliance doesn¡¯t have a time limit, and the top 100 are all rewarded. Xu Jingming was filled with longing as he looked at the six names. World Number One: Liu Hai (China) World Number Two: Tiger Fussen (USA) World Number Three: n Emelianenko (Russia) World Number 4: Tejano Xire (Botswana) World Number 5: Lei Yunfang (China) World Number 6: Kai Saint Mills (United States of America) Of these six, my master¡ªLiu Hai¡ªis the oldest; he¡¯s 74 years old,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Other than Tejano of the remaining five¡­ They are all in their forties, and they have long be famous. Only Tejano Xire is 20 years old this year??Xu Jingming had read a lot of news about him. Ever since he entered the Cosmos Ranking, Tejano Xire became a celebrity. All kinds of interviews and news about him proliferated in China. Tejano Xire was born in Botswana, a small country in Southern Africa. At the age of 18, his boxing talent was unearthed, and he was brought to the United States of America. After a year of training, he was recognized to have better talent at mixed martial arts, and he switched to mixed martial arts¡­ After a year of training, the virtual world opened up before he officially made his debut. Thisbat genius is shining in the virtual world, and his growth speed is simply that of a monster¡¯s. He cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level at the age of 20 and is ranked fourth in the world.?Xu Jingming sighed.?The other five can be exined because of their age, but this monster-like genius is only 20 years old, and he doesn¡¯t have any professionalbat experience. As for me? I¡¯m already 29, and I¡¯ve participated in so manypetitions. However, he¡¯s already ranked fourth in the world! This made Xu Jingming feel that there was always someone better! There were indeed many hidden talents in the world! Master and the others have publicly said that one needs to have their gic evolutionary method reach Advanced, as well as having theirbat techniques reach Lv. 3. Only after some training and forming one¡¯s ownbat system can one clear the third level.?Xu Jingming gently tapped open his personalbat strength interface. Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Intermediate 99%) (703 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 135 Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 2 99%), Footwork (Lv. 2 93%), Shield Technique (Lv. 2 99%) Basic Combat Strength: 2025 Combat Bonus: 26% Combat Strength: 2551 My evolutionary method is stuck at Intermediate 99%, and my spearmanship and shield techniques are stuck at Lv. 2 99%, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?I¡¯ve been stuck here for more than a week. From what I know, only my master¡ªLiu Hai¡ªLei Yunfang, and Zhou Yi in the country have reached Lv. 3. Everyone else is stuck at Lv. 2. In the rankings tabted by Fairy Wang¡ªbe it the second and third tiers, theirbat techniques had reached the limit of Lv. 2. Even if they hadn¡¯t reached Lv. 2 99%, they had reached Lv. 2 90%. The second-tier experts were strong because they had ultimate techniques that formed apletebat system, suppressing the experts behind them. There are many people in the country who are stuck at a bottleneck. There are even more people in the world who are stuck at the limit of Lv. 2, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Based on the entire world¡¯s situation, going from the limit of Lv. 2 to Lv. 3 is a very difficult step. I¡¯ve asked Master too! ording to him, I have to reach Lv. 3 before my gic evolutionary method has a chance of breaking through to Advanced.?Xu Jingming also had a headache. He was stuck at a bottleneck and couldn¡¯t improve as he watched weaker people catch up to him. ¡°Be like water; have the mind be one with every part of the body. With a thought, the move is executed,¡± Xu Jingming said softly, ¡°but why can¡¯t I do it?¡± This bottleneck trapped Xu Jingming and many of the world¡¯s top experts. Only by breaking through this bottleneck would one have a bright future! Only then would one be qualified to enter the ranks of the world¡¯s top experts! Chapter 46 - Cheng Zihao Now

Chapter 46: Cheng Zihao Now

¡°Jingming, Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao suddenly sent a message. ¡°Miaomiao, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression softened when he saw his girlfriend. ¡°Carry us four beauties in a five-person team,¡± Li Miaomiao shouted. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Sister Xiaoqing is here too; she won¡¯t tire you out.¡± ¡°Coming,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile. He could sense Miaomiao¡¯s concern for him. Perhaps his girlfriend knew that he was in a bad mood today and had roped him in. Whoosh! Xu Jingming entered thebat space after clicking on Li Miaomiao¡¯s team invitation and saw four beautiful teammates¡ªthey were Li Miaomiao, Sister Kong, Xiaozeng, and Dai Xiaoqing. ¡°Senior Brother.¡± Dai Xiaoqing had always admired her senior brother. When she was a child, Xu Jingming was already a famous prodigy. When she was in school and was still a teenage girl, her senior brother had already entered the World Martial Arts Tournament and was a world-ss expert. ¡°Xiaoqing.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡°Quite impressive¡ªI see that you are already on Fairy Wang¡¯s expert ranking.¡± ¡°I¡¯m only lining the bottom,¡± Dai Xiaoqing said humbly. Ever since she was a child, her father, Dai Tongda, had taught her martial arts. She was very talented, and at the age of seven, Dai Xiaoqing could already make teenagers cry for their parents. Later on, she also became a female professional diator. Perhaps it was because of her single-parent family or because she had practiced martial arts since she was a child, but Dai Xiaoqing was very ruthless to herself and could endure hardships. She had never rxed with the ushering in of the virtual world, so it was obvious why Fairy Wang had ced her in China¡¯s top 100. ¡°It¡¯s impressive to be in China¡¯s top 100,¡± Xu Jingming praised. ¡°Perhaps you can surpass me one day.¡± ¡°I¡¯m still a good distance away from you,¡± Dai Xiaoqing immediately said. ¡°Stop chatting. Queue up for the battle,¡± Li Miaomiao urged. She, Sister Kong, and Xiaozeng had already made preparations. Xu Jingming and Dai Xiaoqing also tapped. The virtual system started the arrangement. ¡°Miaomiao and Sister Kong are Radiant Suns, Xiaozeng is Silver Moon, and there are two Divines. This team is quite interesting,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. When extending team invitations, one could only invite teammates who weren¡¯t more than a level away from them. Li Miaomiao was now an 8-star Radiant Sun. She could invite Divine Xu Jingming and Dai Xiaoqing, as well as Xiaozeng¡ªwho was at Silver Moon. Whoosh. After the queue was formed, the battle countdown began. It¡¯s starting.?Xu Jingming and Dai Xiaoqing were very rxed. With the two of them carrying three rookies, it was a cinch. ¡°Be serious. I¡¯m going to livestream,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Xu Jingming, Dai Xiaoqing, Sister Kong, and Xiaozeng were clearly much more serious. After all, countless fans were watching; they needed to watch their image. Li Miaomiao had many fans to begin with. Moreover, she often live-streamed with Xu Jingming, so she attracted a lot of fans. Although Xu Jingming didn¡¯t live-stream himself, his girlfriend did! This was also the best way for fans who liked Xu Jingming to watch his livestream. ¡­ In the virtual world, in Cheng Zihao¡¯s personal space. It was a beautiful immortal abode located in the clouds. ¡°Boss, we have three billion in cash now that we have a sessful round of Series C financing,¡± Zhou Feng said excitedly. Cheng Zihao sat there, tasting the ambrosia and taking in the beautiful scenery of his immortal abode. He said in satisfaction, ¡°Calm down. The virtual world is the biggest explosive node in the human economy. My threepanies were worth hundreds of millions to begin with. With the threepaniesbined, we have the advantage. I¡¯m also willing to burn money, so we are definitely among the top ten live-streamingpanies in the country. Three billion in financing is nothing.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it a little stressful with a valuation adjustment mechanism?¡± Zhou Feng asked. ¡°Once the bet fails¡­¡± ¡°What do you know?¡± Cheng Zihao shot him a nce. ¡°How many great opportunities can one encounter in one¡¯s life? The virtual world is the greatest opportunity I¡¯ve ever encountered! When the opportunityes, one has to be ruthless! At this time, one has to burn money and contract more and more streamers to upy an increasingly expanding market.¡± ¡°You have to believe in the virtual world¡¯s influence!¡± Cheng Zihao stood up, his eyes fervent. ¡°Watch. In the future, ourpany¡¯s valuation will continue to rise. It¡¯s very normal to have tens or even hundreds of billions. We have arge number of livestreams and arge number of streamers! That means massive traffic, and this massive traffic¡­ can be mized into revenue!¡± ¡°Look, doesn¡¯t even a cautious person like my brother want to invest?¡± Cheng Zihao scoffed. ¡°When I was down and out, he ignored me. Now, he wants to invest and is only willing to give mypany a valuation of five billion? He can keep dreaming!¡± ¡°Boss, but your brother doesn¡¯t need to sign a valuation adjustment agreement with you,¡± Zhou Feng said. ¡°A valuation of five billion is akin to robbery!¡± Cheng Zihao said. ¡°I have to keep my shares under control now; otherwise, how can I proceed with the next round of financing? Don¡¯t worry. The virtual world has only beenunched for a month; this is the hottestpetition! Ourpany will rapidly expand in a snowballing fashion. Before long, you will realize that the performance requirements for the agreement are nothing!¡± ¡°Yes, Boss, you¡¯re right.¡± Zhou Feng could only tter him. ¡°You may leave.¡± Cheng Zihao waved his hand, and Zhou Feng dissipated. Cheng Zihao sat and savored the ambrosia. He couldn¡¯t help but curse. ¡°The virtual world¡¯s officials are really good at earning money. Other than the wooden hut and clothes they issued at the beginning, all the other clothes and food in the virtual world cost money. A watermelon and a cup of tea cost money. Although the price is much lower than in reality¡­ it¡¯s just virtual data. There¡¯s almost no cost, right?¡± For example, this jug of wine is ambrosia-grade? It costs 108,000 just for one jug? How ruthless.?Cheng Zihao couldn¡¯t help but take another sip, feeling light-headed.?However, it¡¯s indeed an amazing drink. It¡¯s much better than any alcohol in reality. While living in the immortal abode and drinking ambrosia, Cheng Zihao tapped open the spectator tform. It¡¯s time to study the market.?Cheng Zihao spent more than five hours a day browsing the spectator tform, hoping to understand the changes in the live-streaming market. Li Miaomiao is live-streaming again??Cheng Zihao noticed the livestream. He still paid attention to Li Miaomiao. In the livestream was a battle; on Li Miaomiao¡¯s side was a man with four women. Xu Jingming wore only modern sportswear and held a spear as he followed Li Miaomiao. The two worked together to kill the enemy! The two of them attacked together whenever a single enemy appeared. It was the same when three enemies appeared. With Xu Jingming¡¯s help, Li Miaomiao ughtered and culled everything in her path. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao? Life sure is good for them.?Cheng Zihao felt unhappy when he saw the couple disying their affection for each other. The joy he felt from the sessful financing was gone. What he wanted to see the most was a woman he couldn¡¯t get live a miserable life before crying and shouting as she ran to him. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s strength has dropped to the third tier. He¡¯s only getting worse,¡± Cheng Zihao murmured softly. He still felt stifled and unhappy. He tapped lightly and invited his friend, Zheng Bailong. Whoosh. Zheng Bailong appeared in the immortal estate. ¡°Boss, is there anything I can help you with?¡± Zheng Bailong smiled. ¡°Brother Long, I need your help.¡± Cheng Zihao pointed at Li Miaomiao¡¯s livestream in front of him. ¡°This Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao have some conflicts with me. I don¡¯t like them! I don¡¯t have any major requests; I just want to trample on their faces in a virtual world battle!¡± Zheng Bailong looked at the livestream. ¡°Of the five of them, only Xu Jingming and Dai Xiaoqing are Divine. The other three are rookies! Don¡¯t worry; it¡¯s easy to trample on them. Do you want me to help cripple them and let you harvest their heads?¡± ¡°That¡¯s even better.¡± Cheng Zihao felt tempted. ¡°If they form a team of five, we also have to form a team of five. If the averagebat strength is close¡­ the probability of being matched is very high,¡± Zheng Bailong said after some thought. ¡°We can wait for them to finish one round. Once they are ready for the next, we can do it simultaneously!¡± ¡°Alright, make the arrangements,¡± Cheng Zihao said. Zheng Bailong shouted in the team chat, ¡°Teng Ya, Old Lei,e over¡­ We need to carry a boss for two matches.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°Coming.¡± Cheng Zihao¡¯spany had invested in Team White Dragon. It was very normal for them to asionally carry their boss for two matches to bully rookies. Chapter 47 - Anger

Chapter 47: Anger

¡°Ah Yong, you¡¯re a Radiant Sun. You do the team-forming,¡± Cheng Zihao instructed. ¡°Invite me, Brother Long, and the other two.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Ah Yong chuckled. ¡°Brother Long will be carrying us.¡± Zheng Bailong pointed at Li Miaomiao¡¯s livestream. ¡°Before we begin, we have to make preparations. Otherwise, it won¡¯t be good if we f*ck up while carrying the boss.¡± ¡°Brother Long, the three of you are professionals; I¡¯ll stick to your arrangements.¡± Cheng Zihao had managed apany for so many years after all. He watched many matches on the spectator tform every day, so he knew the basic rules. Since he wanted an expert to carry him, he had to listen to the expert. Sharpshooter Teng Ya said, ¡°Of the five opponents, the other three are nothing. The key is Xu Jingming and Dai Xiaoqing. Dai Xiaoqing is now a very powerful assassin in Zhang Qing¡¯s female team.¡± ¡°Rx. I¡¯ll protect you,¡± Lei Wenqing said. ¡°Boss is going to stomp on Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao¡¯s faces,¡± Zheng Bailong said, ¡°but they¡¯re live-streaming. For Boss¡¯s reputation, we can¡¯t go overboard.¡± Cheng Zihao nodded. ¡°We still have to take note of our image.¡± Zheng Bailong said, ¡°Our target this time is Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao. Li Miaomiao is very simple¡ªTeng Ya, shoot an arrow and seriously injure her. Don¡¯t kill her! After she¡¯s seriously injured, you can take her life yourself, Boss. Kill her in one or two moves. Don¡¯t make it too ugly; it¡¯s a livestream after all.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll kill her right in her face.¡± Cheng Zihao nodded in satisfaction. ¡°I won¡¯t torment her because of the audience.¡± ¡°As for Xu Jingming?¡± Zheng Bailong frowned. ¡°It¡¯s a little troublesome. Even if such an expert is seriously injured, it will be very dangerous for you, Boss.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll also bring a bow and arrow! When you seriously injure Xu Jingming, I¡¯ll shoot an arrow from 20 to 30 meters away and turn him into a ho¡¯s nest,¡± Cheng Zihao said smugly. ¡°Even if he wants to counter-attack, you can intercept him from that distance, Brother Long.¡± ¡°Alright, it¡¯s decided,¡± Zheng Bailong said. ¡°Boss, you just have to follow me and stick to my arrangements. Then¡­ it will definitely be a sess.¡± ¡°With Captain around, crushing Xu Jingming will be easy-peasy,¡± Lei Wenqing said with a smile. ¡°I can defeat him in a one-on-one battle, much less with a sharpshooter helping me,¡± Zheng Bailong said calmly. ¡°Their battle is almost over. Once they begin queuing for the next battle, we will immediately queue up.¡± ¡°Ah Yong, heard that?¡± Cheng Zihao looked at his bodyguard. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Boss.¡± Ah Yong stared at the livestream. ¡°I¡¯ll watch you the entire time.¡± Soon¡ª Xu Jingming and the others¡ªa man and four women¡ªfinished a battle and started queuing for a new battle amidst chatter andughter. The bodyguard, Ah Yong, immediately entered the queue. Buzz. Soon, the queue seeded, and the virtual world system matched them. ¡°All ten people are ready; the battle is about to begin! Cheng Zihao, please prepare your weapons and equipment.¡± Cheng Zihao¡¯s eyes lit up when he received the notification, and he immediately chose to enter. ****** ¡°Did everyone see that? In my final double kill, my sword struck like lightning and killed two opponents with two swishes.¡± Li Miaomiao had just finished fighting when she excitedly spoke to the hundreds of thousands of fans in the livestream stands. Although Li Miaomiao had more than ten million followers, it was already a lot to have hundreds of thousands of people watching online. ¡°Alright, alright. I know it¡¯s thanks to this expert beside me. Can you not expose me so quickly?¡± Li Miaomiao looked at the countlessments in thement section and snorted. ¡°We¡¯ve already won three consecutive matches,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°With increasingly more consecutive wins, the virtual world system will automatically match us with stronger opponents. It¡¯s even normal for five Divine experts to appear in the end. We have to be careful the further we go!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll call it quits after five rounds. I¡¯m not greedy at all,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Xiaoqing, any objections?¡± Dai Xiaoqing smiled and said, ¡°Whatever you say, Sister-inw.¡± ¡°What about you?¡± Li Miaomiao nced at her boyfriend. ¡°I¡¯ll keep youpany at all times, my dear wife!¡± Xu Jingming immediately expressed his stance. ¡°Haha¡­ Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t waste an expert¡¯s time; I¡¯ll be satisfied with five matches. Sigh¡­ My star-ranking rises thanks to you, but it¡¯ll quickly plummet thanks to my true strength.¡± Li Miaomiao tapped the queue. Buzz! ¡°Hey, this is a pretty quick match-up,¡± Li Miaomiao said before the five of them entered thebat preparation area. Thebat preparation area was divided into two zones. On one side was their team, and on the other side was the opposing team. They could see the weapons and equipment that the other party had chosen. ¡°Huh?¡± The smiles on Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao¡¯s faces instantly disappeared when they saw the five people opposite them. Cheng Zihao.?Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao saw Cheng Zihao in the enemy team. He also had four teammates beside him. Back then, Cheng Zihao had used all kinds of enticements and coercion to force Li Miaomiao to give up the millions of fans she had umted for years. He had also forced Xu Jingming to leave Binhai City and had even used Li Miaomiao¡¯s parents to coerce and entice her. Cheng Zihao smiled happily and stretched out his finger to fire. Bang! Cheng Zihao¡¯s mouth moved, and he revealed a domineering stance. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao fumed with anger when they saw the other party¡¯s ostentatious stance. ¡­ At this moment, hundreds of thousands of fans in the stands of Li Miaomiao¡¯s livestream also saw it. ¡°This is Cheng Zihao, right?¡± ¡°Cheng Zihao from the Tiger Shark Group! He started a business called the White Dragon Company, and many beautiful female streamers are from it. He even established a team and invited Zheng Bailong and several other top experts.¡± ¡°Cheng Zihao is so arrogant. Is he challenging Sister Cat?¡± ¡°This battle is interesting! Cat Li has met her match!¡± ¡°Brother-inw can¡¯t handle this match. Zheng Bailong is a martial arts master, and his strength is firmly above his.¡± ¡°All the best, Cat Li!¡± ¡°All the best, Cat! Crush the White Dragon Team!¡± ¡°All the best, Brother-inw! I believe in you; you can carry them!¡± ¡°From a logical point of view, Brother-inw won¡¯t be able to carry this match. With Zheng Bailong and Sharpshooter Teng Ya on the other side, there¡¯s a high chance of losing this match!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t cower. Destroy them!¡± The fans in the audience watched, but they had a nagging feeling that Li Miaomiao and Xu Jingming were in trouble! ¡­ After both Xu Jingming and Cheng Zihao finished choosing their weapons and equipment for their sides¡ª Whoosh. A map appeared in front of the ten. Then, the ten people turned into streams of light and plummeted to the map. The battle began! ***** In an ancient battlefield. Outside a dpidated ancient city wall was a piece of dark-rednd that appeared to be dyed red by blood. This dark-rednd had no obstructions, and the only structure was the dpidated ancient city wall. Ten figures appeared in different locations on the ground. The characteristics of the ancient battlefield¡¯s map were that it didn¡¯t provide cover; one could see the distribution of enemies and enemies at a nce. Zheng Bailong swept his gaze across the team and marked the location on the team map before speaking calmly into the team chat. ¡°Don¡¯t give them any chance in this match. The five of us will assemble at Point A. Move out!¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Cheng Zihao carried a bow and arrow, held a saber, and quickly ran for Point A. Zheng Bailong and the others also headed for Point A¡ªthis was the best ce to protect Cheng Zihao, and it didn¡¯t give Xu Jingming and the others any chance tounch a sneak attack. Xu Jingming watched this scene from afar. They¡¯re very cautious. They know that they have the advantage in strength, so they immediately teamed up so as not to give us a chance to defeat them one by one.?Xu Jingming saw this.?Zheng Bailong does employ reliable strategies. ¡°Senior Brother, what do we do?¡± Dai Xiaoqing asked. ¡°Miaomiao¡ªyou, Sister Kong, and Xiaozeng retreat to the city wall and hide far away. I¡¯ll fight them head-on with Xiaoqing,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Only by charging head-on will we have a chance of winning.¡± ¡°After we separate, Senior Brother and I will be killed by the sharpshooter. Only by joining forces can we have a chance of winning.¡± Dai Xiaoqing nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s move,¡± Xu Jingming ordered. ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s retreat quickly. Let¡¯s not affect Jingming and the others.¡± Li Miaomiao, Sister Kong, and Xiaozeng were in different areas of the ancient battlefield, but they were charging at the dpidated ancient city wall. Xu Jingming held dual shields while Dai Xiaoqing held dual sabers. The two of them charged straight for the five-member team that was in the midst of gathering. The two naturally gathered together as they charged over. Xu Jingming charged slightly forward while Dai Xiaoqing stayed slightly behind. ¡°They¡¯re really charging in despair.¡± Zheng Bailong chuckled when he saw this. ¡°If they don¡¯t charge up close, they¡¯ll only be taken down one by one by the sharpshooter,¡± Lei Wenqing said with a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s approach the city wall; our first target is Li Miaomiao. Moreover, we can prevent Xu Jingming and Dai Xiaoqing from fighting in peace,¡± Zheng Bailong ordered. The five-man team quickly approached the city wall and headed in Li Miaomiao¡¯s direction. ¡°Zheng Bailong, do you still have any shame?¡± Dai Xiaoqing¡ªwho was charging over¡ªshouted angrily when she saw this. ¡°It¡¯s five against two, and you¡¯re still being so wretched?¡± ¡°Youngdy, this is called strategy.¡± Zheng Bailong thought nothing of it. He had been through a lot, and he was already used to all kinds of trash talk and psychological battles his opponents had used against him during the tournaments. Bang! Bang! A fierce glint shed in Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes, and he suddenly threw away his two shields. As he ran, he took out the two spear segments on his back and twisted them, locking them into ce. ¡°Charge over as quickly as possible.¡± Xu Jingming stared at the sharpshooter. ¡°The five of them aren¡¯t as fast as us when moving together.¡± ¡°Alright, Senior Brother.¡± Dai Xiaoqing nodded. They were to charge over as quickly as they could and attack head-on! ¡°Look, Xu Jingming threw away his weights,¡± Zheng Bailong said. ¡°He abandoned his dual shields before we even fought. This is called strategy.¡± ¡°They¡¯re too fast.¡± Cheng Zihao panicked and said, ¡°They¡¯re about to catch up.¡± Zheng Bailong looked at Cheng Zihao. If it weren¡¯t for this Silver Moon rookie boss, Xu Jingming and Dai Xiaoqing wouldn¡¯t have caught up so quickly. ¡°Let¡¯s begin!¡± Zheng Bailong said calmly. ¡°Yes, Captain.¡± Teng Ya and Lei Wenqing¡¯s eyes were filled with excitement as they started the culling! Chapter 48 - Relying on Oneself

Chapter 48: Relying on Oneself

Xu Jingming held his spear and ran at full speed, staring intently at the five-member enemy team, especially Sharpshooter Teng Ya. Although the sharpshooter¡¯s arrow can exceed the speed of sound, I canpletely dodge his arrow from 20 meters away.?Xu Jingming was very confident in his movement and reaction speed. In fact, the sharpshooter¡¯s greatest threat was a sneak attack, firing in coordination with the opponent¡¯s actions. The threat of an open and aboveboard shot decreased greatly¡ªunless it was China¡¯s number one sharpshooter, Zhou Yi, who could strafe all five people from the other party¡¯s team and kill them. But clearly, Teng Ya¡­ was still far from being China¡¯s number one sharpshooter. ¡°Senior Brother, I¡¯m confident in assassinating the sharpshooter as long as I can get close.¡± Dai Xiaoqing held two sabers and wore soft leather armor. Her speed was even higher than that of Xu Jingming! It was just that her defense was rtively weak, so she had to let her senior brother take the vanguard while she followed behind. ¡°I¡¯ll create an opportunity.¡± Xu Jingming watched as he rushed over. Suddenly¡ª The two experts, Zheng Bailong and Lei Wenqing, remained rooted to the ground. Sharpshooter Teng Ya, Cheng Zihao, and bodyguard Ah Yong began to retreat and widen the distance between them. Swish. As he retreated, Sharpshooter Teng Ya suddenly unleashed an arrow without any warning. The arrow tore through the air as fast as a phantom, attempting to fly past Xu Jingming and toward Dai Xiaoqing. Xu Jingming blocked with his spear and sent the arrow flying. ¡°This sharpshooter is maintaining his distance from us. He wants to kite us,¡± Dai Xiaoqing said in the team chat. ¡°Stick to the n.¡± Xu Jingming charged at full speed. ¡°Xu Jingming, it¡¯s been a while since we fought,¡± Zheng Bailong said with a smile. He held a pair of axes and wore light armor. In fact, he often wore heavy armor, but considering how fast Xu Jingming and Dai Xiaoqing were, it was more suitable for him to wear light armor in this battle. Zheng Bailong!?Xu Jingming stared at him, and his spear turned into a blur as he attacked. Although the other party was a martial arts master, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t show any respect. He didn¡¯t like him as a person. This person was unscrupulous at the World Martial Arts Tournament and was very ruthless! Another martial arts master, Chang Qingpeng, was kicked in theher regions in the semi-finals. Even with the protection of his crotch, he fainted from the pain. Later on, Chang Qingpeng retired. The Martial Arts Tournament was indeed cruel, but kind martial arts masters usually wouldn¡¯t deliberately ¡®ruin¡¯ someone¡¯s future and deliberately ¡®cripple¡¯ them. However, there were always a few who were ruthless. Xu Jingming had his leg broken and twisted from being struck by a shield in the knee, destroying his future. Zheng Bailong was ruthless to hispatriot, Chang Qingpeng, who also came from China. This also attracted a lot of domestic criticism, but Zheng Bailong publicly exined that he had aimed at the abdomen. The two parties were moving during the battle, and he ended up kicking the other party¡¯s groin¡ªit was purely an ident. This matter was left unsettled without concrete evidence. But as an industry insider, Xu Jingming knew early on that this senior was a schemer. Boom! Zheng Bailong took the initiative to meet the attack. He brandished his ax, and the two axes mmed down like two doors. Xu Jingming immediately felt immense pressure. Swish! Swish! Swish! In the distance, Sharpshooter Teng Ya suddenly shot five consecutive arrows. Every arrow was as fast as a blur as theynded on Li Miaomiao, who was standing by the ancient city wall in the distance. What??Li Miaomiao panicked. She was nearly 150 meters away from the sharpshooter and had practiced Fantasy Cat Evolution¡ªwhich granted the highest agility¡ªso she had plenty of time to dodge. However, Li Miaomiao only managed to avoid the first of the five supersonic arrows. She found the second arrownding very close to her. She kept dodging and barely dodged all five arrows. Thankfully, I¡¯ve been practicing my movement technique for the past month. I¡¯m Cat Li after all.?Just as Li Miaomiao was rejoicing, she discovered a terrifying arrow approaching. There¡¯s still a sixth arrow??Li Miaomiao couldn¡¯t make it in time because the sixth arrow that appeared out of nowhere was less than ten meters away from her when she discovered it. She was hit in the thigh just as the thought appeared in her mind, and she staggered back from the impact and fell to the ground. There was a gaping hole gushing out blood in her thigh. ¡°He can hit me with an open arrow from 150 meters away even when I practice Fantasy Cat Evolution?¡± Li Miaomiao was still in the mood to switch her voice to something only the audience could hear. ¡°As expected of Teng Ya, one of the top ten sharpshooters in China. Does anyone know what¡¯s up with the sixth arrow? I only saw five, so how did the sixth arrow appear in front of me?¡± Meanwhile, Sharpshooter Teng Ya smiled smugly and said to the excited Cheng Zihao, ¡°Boss, the first target has been resolved. She¡¯s seriously injured and can¡¯t escape. Boss, go harvest the heads.¡± ¡°As expected of a sharpshooter. Impressive!¡± Cheng Zihao was excited. ¡°Leave it to me.¡± ¡°Ah Yong, let¡¯s go.¡± Cheng Zihao led his bodyguard, Ah Yong, and quickly rushed at Li Miaomiao. ¡­ Xu Jingming was in a predicament as well. Zheng Bailong¡¯s ax came crashing down like an undercurrent, making it difficult for him to escape. Lei Wenqing also held dual sabers and cultivated Shadow Leopard Evolution, so his speed wasn¡¯t inferior to Dai Xiaoqing¡¯s. He fought thetter without any lofty aims; he just didn¡¯t want to make any mistakes and focused on defense. Sharpshooter Teng Ya was also watching covetously, ready to fire at any moment. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but turn red when he saw Cheng Zihao lead his men straight for his copsed girlfriend. I can¡¯t be bothered anymore.?Xu Jingming unleashed his full speed and charged forward in just two steps. Zheng Bailong was actually a step slower; after all, he cultivated Giant Bear Evolution. Even though he was wearing light armor, he couldn¡¯t keep up with Xu Jingming¡¯s speed. ¡°How dare you have your back to me!¡± Zheng Bailong instantly dropped the two great axes in his hands. His hands were like illusions as he flung from his waist, sending two flying axes tearing through the air and striking Xu Jingming at close range. ¡°Pfft.¡± Xu Jingming was already mentally prepared when he turned his back to Zheng Bailong. As he flew, he instantly changed directions. Of the two flying axes Zheng Bailong had thrown, one brushed past Xu Jingming¡¯s side while the other flew past his waist, producing a rupture. Blood flowed from the gap in the armor at his waist. ¡°Get lost.¡± Xu Jingming endured the pain in his waist and ran toward Lei Wenqing with his spear. Not good.?Lei Wenqing was so frightened that he immediately retreated. He didn¡¯t dare to face Xu Jingming and Dai Xiaoqing at the same time. Xu Jingming continued charging at him the moment he retreated. Whoosh. Dai Xiaoqing immediately charged at Sharpshooter Teng Ya. ng! ng! ng! Xu Jingming thrust his spear repeatedly. Lei Wenqing strenuously held on with his two sabers, unable to stop Dai Xiaoqing from leaving. ¡°Teng Ya, you fight Dai Xiaoqing one-on-one,¡± Zheng Bailong instructed through the team chat. ¡°Old Lei and I will join forces and seriously injure Xu Jingming first beforeing to help you.¡± Zheng Bailong knew very well. With Dai Xiaoqing¡¯s speed and Lei Wenqing being dyed for an instant, nobody present could catch up to the female assassin. ¡°Oh no.¡± Li Miaomiao sat on the ground and watched the battlefield. Xu Jingming¡¯s waist was injured, and he had to face thebined attacks of two enemy experts. ¡°Boss, I¡¯ll protect you.¡± Xiaozeng had already rushed to Li Miaomiao¡¯s side. As for Sister Kong, she was still rushing over because of the distance. ¡°You¡¯re the weakest person here.¡± Li Miaomiao felt exasperated. ¡°Help me up.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xiaozeng immediately helped Li Miaomiao up obediently. Li Miaomiao held Xiaozeng¡¯s shoulder with one hand and her sword with the other. She stood on one leg and stared coldly at Cheng Zihao and his bodyguard, who were already charging over. ¡°Li Miaomiao, long time no see.¡± Cheng Zihaoughed as he rushed over. Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes were cold. Since Jingming couldn¡¯t rush over in time, she could only rely on herself! She had to rely on the sword in her hand! Chapter 49 - Fire Burning in the Chest

Chapter 49: Fire Burning in the Chest

As Cheng Zihao charged at Li Miaomiao and Xiaozeng with his bodyguard, Dai Xiaoqing and Sharpshooter Teng Ya shed first! Swish! Swish! Swish! Sharpshooter Teng Ya moved at high speeds as he released his arrows. Moving and releasing arrows was a basic skill for the top ten sharpshooters in China. For example, it was impossible for Liu Jianfeng to instantly kill Wang Yi on the first day of the virtual world¡¯sunch. This was because these sharpshooters practiced their movement techniques diligently. Those who were ranked at the forefront of the domestic sharpshooters had at least a Lv. 2 movement technique. Whoosh. Dai Xiaoqing was very fast since she practiced Lightning Snake Evolution. Of the five evolutionary methods for women, Fantasy Cat was naturally number one in terms of agility. But in terms of pure speed, Lightning Snake was superior. At this moment, she was flying at high speeds as she stared at Sharpshooter Teng Ya. She wasn¡¯t inferior to Sharpshooter Teng Ya in a one-on-one battle. There¡¯s not a single person protecting me,?thought Sharpshooter Teng Ya to himself.?I¡¯ll treat it as a form of training when fighting an assassin one-on-one. Sharpshooter Teng Ya stopped moving, nocked an arrow, and stared at Dai Xiaoqing. The moment he stopped, the distance between them rapidly shortened¡ª30 meters, 20 meters¡­ When she was 20 meters away, Sharpshooter Teng Ya instantly shot. Swish! Swish! Swish! Almost instantly, Sharpshooter Teng Ya shot out three arrows! His hand was like a phantom as he released three consecutive arrows the moment he nocked. Strafe¡ªthis was the ultimate move that made Zhou Yi famous. Nearly all the sharpshooters in China practiced it seriously. The moment the other party released the arrow, Dai Xiaoqing released her grip and dropped her two sabers. At the same time that her body changed directions, she flung her hands out at lightning speed! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! She struck out with both hands, and in the blink of an eye, six afterimages shot out. At such close range, Dai Xiaoqing only managed to dodge an arrow. Another arrow tore off her left arm, and a third arrow prated her chest. Meanwhile, Sharpshooter Teng Ya¡¯s chest, throat, and head had been prated by the flying daggers. The six flying daggers attacked him at close range without any obstructions, so he failed to dodge them as well. He immediately turned ethereal and dissipated. I failed to dodge them eventually.?Dai Xiaoqing looked at the wound on her chest, and her body turned ethereal. She then looked at Xu Jingming, who was fighting two enemy experts in the distance.?Senior Brother, I did my best. Dai Xiaoqing and Sharpshooter Teng Ya dissipated and left the battlefield. ¡°Woohoo!¡± Cheng Zihao also noticed this sh and was delighted. This was because Xu Jingming¡¯s side had two experts while Cheng Zihao¡¯s side had three. A two-on-three battle¡­ meant a small probability of things turning awry. But now that Xu Jingming was injured and was being ganked by two, Cheng Zihao felt that there was no turning back for Xu Jingming.?This battle ispletely under my control. ¡°Xu Jingming! I¡¯ll deal with an expert like you after I kill Li Miaomiao.¡± Cheng Zihaoughed and waved his hand. ¡°Ah Yong, cripple that girl for me.¡± Xiaozeng was the weakest rookie in the team, having just reached Silver Moon. At this moment, she didn¡¯t have the confidence to fire her bow at a fast-moving target. ¡°Boss, I¡¯ll fight it out with them,¡± Xiaozeng said. Li Miaomiao had already jumped a few steps back and waspletely leaning against the wall. Boom! The bodyguard, Ah Yong, had already charged over. Xiaozeng immediately shot out an arrow, but itnded behind the bodyguard, Ah Yong. Xiaozeng then hurriedly shot out another arrow¡­ However, it missed as well. Xiaozeng was about to cry. ¡°Get lost.¡± Ah Yong charged over and smacked at Xiaozeng. Although thetter dodged, she was still sent flying by the shield. ¡°How weak.¡± Cheng Zihao smiled happily, enjoying the anger in Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes. But on the battlefield, someone was even angrier! Xu Jingming held his spear and blocked the encirclement of Zheng Bailong and Lei Wenqing with great difficulty. The injury at his waist left him with only 70% of his strength, so blocking became extremely difficult. However, he felt a burning rage¡ªit burned with increasing intensity! Back then, he had coerced Miaomiao and him. How influential was an Inte megacorporation? Miaomiao had been jolted awake from her nightmares several times, but as a martial arts practitioner, he couldn¡¯t do a thing. After all, in reality, he couldn¡¯t even defeat the top bodyguard robots in terms ofbat strength. He could only suck it up and return to his hometown with his tail between his legs. Miaomiao also followed him the entire time. It¡¯s the era of the virtual world! Yet, here he was, provoking him!? ¡°Xu Jingming! I¡¯ll deal with an expert like you after I kill Li Miaomiao.¡± Cheng Zihao¡¯s voice rang in Xu Jingming¡¯s ears, impacting his heart. Bang! Xiaozeng¡ªwho was protecting Miaomiao¡ªwas sent flying by the shield¡¯s impact, leaving the leaning Li Miaomiao to deal with Cheng Zihao and Ah Yong alone. Xu Jingming felt his chest burn as if it were on fire! Boom! This fire instantly seemed to ignite his entire body. At this moment, he could clearly feel every part of his body boiling. His muscles and bones became very well-defined as each muscle group surfaced in his heart. The pumping blood in his body elerated, and with a rumble, his blood flowed like a gushing river. Veins bulged over Xu Jingming¡¯s skin, and his blood pumped rapidly, causing them to bulge. Chi! Veins bulged on Xu Jingming¡¯s forehead, and blood even ruptured from them. It was because the blood was surging too violently and had sttered out of the capiries. His eyes were covered in ayer of blood-red. All Xu Jingming saw was blood-red. At this moment, he felt that the injuries on his waist weren¡¯t worth mentioning. All his tendons, bones, and muscles were like soldiers that obediently listened to hismands. With a single order, all his strength erupted. Strength and speed erupted. ¡°F*ck off!¡± Xu Jingming swept his spear as if he wanted to sweep through all obstructions and clear the world of vermin. He then swept his spear forward! Lei Wenqing¡¯s two sabers were about to block and deflect the force, but the moment they made contact, he revealed a look of horror. Bang!!! The spear swept past his two sabers, crushing them before sweeping across Lei Wenqing¡¯s chest. In an instant, countless bones and muscles were fractured and torn, and Lei Wenqing was sent flying. His entire body exploded in a bloody mist, and he vomited out blood and organ fragments. His entire body then turned ethereal and dissipated from the world. ¡°What?¡± Zheng Bailong was stunned. A single swipe from Xu Jingming¡¯s spear and Lei Wenqing was pulverized? Xu Jingming spun his spear and struck at Zheng Bailong like a bolt of lightning. ng. As usual, Zheng Bailong immediately crossed his axes to block, but this time, he felt an oppressive force press down on him, causing him to involuntarily take a step back. Impossible!?Before Zheng Bailong could think further, Xu Jingming swung his spear and stabbed. ng. Zheng Bailong used his two axes like shields. After all, he had received the country¡¯s grooming. His ax techniques were nearly perfect, but all he managed was to block one strike after another. Cleave! Thrust! Crush¡­ Xu Jingming was extremely ferocious as he unleashed an onught. Zheng Bailong staggered and blocked with difficulty.?What¡¯s wrong with him? Has he gone crazy? At this moment, Xu Jingming was indeed abnormal. His skin was dark-red, and his eyes were bloodshot! He indeed didn¡¯t appear to be using a technique in a calm state; it was more like an outburst of madness. ¡°Die!¡± Xu Jingming felt perfect in an unprecedented manner! Fire raged in his chest, and his entire body burned as his blood boiled! His entire body¡¯s strengthpletely conformed to his will. All he needed was to will it, and his strength would act! His strength, speed, and even his control of the situation on the field were much greater than in the past. With his scorching mind, his thoughts spun much faster. ¡°Pfft.¡± The sixth strike against Zheng Bailong stabbed him in the throat, right between his two axes. ¡°No¡ª¡± Zheng Bailong held his two axes but failed to block the strike, and he found it unbelievable that the spear had prated his throat. Then, his body turned ethereal and disappeared. ¡°What the hell?¡± Cheng Zihao was dumbfounded. He had been waiting for Zheng Bailong and the others to seriously injure Xu Jingming so that he could finish the kill. However, what was going on? Boom! Xu Jingming held his spear and charged at Cheng Zihao at full speed. I¡¯m going to lose this match.?Cheng Zihao immediately became cognizant of this. He and his bodyguard, Ah Yong, couldn¡¯t block the god-like Xu Jingming. ¡°It¡¯s not a loss to kill one first.¡± Cheng Zihao charged at Li Miaomiao with his saber. Li Miaomiao stabbed out, scaring Cheng Zihao into a retreat. Her sword technique is so impressive; she¡¯s still difficult to deal with despite her serious injuries.?Cheng Zihao blinked. He was only a Silver Moon after all, so Li Miaomiao¡¯s sword technique still gave him a headache. ¡°Ah Yong, help me quickly,¡± Cheng Zihao urged. ¡°Let¡¯s kill Li Miaomiao together.¡± He originally nned on doing it alone, but unfortunately, it seemed like he couldn¡¯t do the deed in just two or three moves. ¡°I¡¯ming.¡± The bodyguard, Ah Yong, charged at Li Miaomiao with his shield and ax. ¡°Protect Boss!¡± An arrow shot over¡ªit was Sister Kong. ¡°Sister Kong, I¡¯ll leave it up to you.¡± Xiaozeng¡¯s bones and tendons were fractured, and she was seriously injured. She couldn¡¯t even stand up, so she could only cheer on Sister Kong. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Sister Kong was very confident. She wasn¡¯t a rookie like Xiaozeng; she was also a Radiant Sun expert. She wasn¡¯t inferior to that bodyguard, Ah Yong. ¡°Charge.¡± The bodyguard, Ah Yong, blocked Sister Kong¡¯s arrow while Cheng Zihao charged at Li Miaomiao. ¡°We have to kill at least one!¡± Boom! Cheng Zihao sensed something and turned around. A terrifying stream of light flew over and instantly prated his body, plunging into his body and pinning him to the wall behind him. It was a spear! The spear stabbed through Cheng Zihao¡¯s abdomen and into the city wall, leaving him hanging there. Chapter 50 - Lv. 3

Chapter 50: Lv. 3

Trantor: CKtalon Piercing his spear into Boss¡¯s body from 100 meters away??The bodyguard, Ah Yong, looked at Cheng Zihao hanging on the wall in disbelief. He had been focused on blocking Sister Kong¡¯s arrow and had wanted to help deal with Li Miaomiao. He never expected Xu Jingming to throw the spear from afar. A spear can fly that far? And with such precision? ¡°I, I¡­¡± Cheng Zihao looked down at the spear that had stabbed into his abdomen. Why was he hanging on the city wall? How did it end up like this? This waspletely different from what he had nned! ¡°Cheng Zihao!¡± A clear voice sounded. Cheng Zihao looked up and saw Li Miaomiao staring at him coldly. Thetter hopped over with one leg; it looked ridiculous, but she had ample jumping strength. She stabbed out with a sword technique Xu Jingming had taught her after a few hops. ¡°No¡ª¡± Cheng Zihao¡¯s eyes widened as the sword arrived in front of him and stabbed him right between his brows. His figure then turned ethereal and dissipated. Li Miaomiao staggered when shended, immediately holding the wall beside her and smiling happily. At the same time, she said to the livestream audience, ¡°Did you see that? This is a counter-attack! Cheng Zihao was eventually killed by me with a single strike! Of course, the greatest credit goes to this spear.¡± Meanwhile, Sister Kong approached and shot arrows at Ah Yong. Strafe! Sister Kong¡¯s archery was much better than Xiaozeng¡¯s; she was a real Radiant Sun archer. This archery¡­?Ah Yong was forced to retreat. As he was far away, he had plenty of time to block and dodge. While being forced to retreat, Ah Yong also felt a little lost. His boss and the other three experts were finished; he was a mere bodyguard. What should he do? The bodyguard, Ah Yong, suddenly saw Xu Jingming walking over from afar, and his eyes lit up. Xu Jingming doesn¡¯t have any weapons with him??Ah Yong was tempted.?I have a shield in one hand and an ax in the other. Even if he¡¯s ten times stronger than me, my chances of winning are high! Xu Jingming calmly walked over to Ah Yong, but his eyes were still red. ¡°Xu Jingming!¡± The moment he approached, Ah Yong raised his shield and charged forward while swinging his ax. Hu! Xu Jingming¡¯s figure turned into a blur. Ah Yong¡¯s eyes widened. The shield in his left hand and the ax in his right hand had yet to touch the enemy, but his throat had shattered. His body began to turn ethereal, and he dissipated from the ancient battlefield. The moment the bodyguard swung his ax forward, Xu Jingming did a simple dodge and chopped with his right hand. The chop was as fast as lightning as it struck Ah Yong¡¯s throat, shattering it. ¡°The hand is also a weapon.¡± Xu Jingming watched the bodyguard, Ah Yong, disappear. When one¡¯s speed and strength were high enough, one¡¯s palm could slice through metal and stone. On the battlefield, Xu Jingming, the seriously injured Li Miaomiao, Xiaozeng, and Sister Kong¡ªwho was holding a bow and arrow¡ªsmiled. Their bodies then began to turn ethereal as they left the battlefield. The battle ended. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao¡¯s side won! ... In the battle space. The five people on Cheng Zihao¡¯s side who had lost the match were there. The game system automatically settled their ounts, and they had all lost a star. Cheng Zihao naturally didn¡¯t care about this. ¡°I¡¯ve embarrassed myself big time.¡± Cheng Zihao gritted his teeth. ¡°I was pinned to the city wall by Xu Jingming and killed by Li Miaomiao with a single strike! What a disgrace!¡± ¡°Boss, don¡¯t mind these things. There are countless battles in the virtual world every day, and even top experts like us are often killed. Other than the world champion, Liu Hai, who dares say that they have never been defeated?¡± Zheng Bailong said. ¡°Victory and defeat aremon in battle. Many entrepreneurs and celebrities are killed in the virtual world! Boss, nobody will pay too much attention to this matter other than yourself. At most, people will just talk a little about it before forgetting it!¡± ¡°I lost terribly this time. Moreover, I lost to Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao.¡± Cheng Zihao gritted his teeth. Zheng Bailong, Teng Ya, Lei Wenqing, and Ah Yong murmured to themselves. ¡°Brother Long, how did you lose?¡± Cheng Zihao looked at Zheng Bailong. ¡°Of the experts in China now, you¡¯re in the second tier. How did you lose to Xu Jingming when you joined forces with Old Lei?¡± ¡°About that¡­¡± Zheng Bailong frowned. ¡°Captain, Xu Jingming was injured when you joined forces with Old Lei. How did he turn the tables?¡± Sharpshooter Teng Ya asked. Lei Wenqing was puzzled. ¡°It was very strange back then. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were red, and his forehead was bleeding. His skin was red, and he seemed to be in a strange state. It was as if he had gone mad, and his strength and speed had increased greatly. He actually killed me with a single strike.¡± ¡°Yes, his strength and speed increased greatly, and he was even faster than me. I blocked a few strikes before being killed.¡± Zheng Bailong was a little puzzled. ¡°The legendary Lv. 3bat technique?¡± Cheng Zihao said. ¡°In all of China, only Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, and Zhou Yi are confirmed to have Lv. 3bat techniques. The three of them are very calm inbat and have terrifyingly incisive moves. They don¡¯t show craziness like Xu Jingming did.¡± Zheng Bailong was puzzled. ¡°Did Xu Jingming go crazy from the shock and temporarily increase his strength? Or did he really reach Lv. 3?¡± Lei Wenqing asked. ¡°Let¡¯s see how he fights in the future. If he¡¯s such a monster in the future, it¡¯s probably Lv. 3,¡± Zheng Bailong said with a frown. ¡°It¡¯s just that many of the world¡¯s top experts are stuck at Lv. 2¡¯s threshold. I don¡¯t think it¡¯s that easy to reach Lv. 3. Xu Jingming is just a young man after all, so I think it¡¯s more like a temporary outburst due to the psychological stimtion.¡± Cheng Zihao couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°I don¡¯t care what the reason is. We lost so badly this time. The Firestarter Cup will be held in a few days, and it will be broadcast live nationwide! The poprity will be unprecedented, so don¡¯t screw up again.¡± Zheng Bailong and Lei Wenqing looked at each other. Having fought the rampaging Xu Jingming, their hearts tightened. Could they really stop Xu Jingming if they bumped into him at the Firestarter Cup? ... Meanwhile, Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, and the other three were also in thebat space. The game system was also settling their scores. ¡°Beautiful. Xiaoqing, well done¡ªyou killed that sharpshooter in a one-on-one battle.¡± Li Miaomiao was extremely excited. ¡°Xiaozeng, Sister Kong, the two of you did a good job protecting me. Of course, the most important person is Jingming!¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes were twinkling as she felt thrilled. She felt that she had vented most of her grievances and anger upon seeing Cheng Zihao pinned to the wall. When she stabbed thetter¡¯s be with her sword, she felt even more delighted. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯re amazing.¡± Li Miaomiao couldn¡¯t help but jump onto her boyfriend and hug him like a cat. ¡°Brother-inw is impressive!¡± ¡°Brother-inw is amazing. You managed to carry them even in that situation?¡± ¡°To be able to kill Zheng Bailong and Lei Wenqing single-handedly despite being injured, you¡¯re way too strong.¡± ¡°Did Brother-inw undergo S.E.E.D (Superior Evolutionary Element Destined)? Wow, he¡¯s like a god or devil. His eyes were red.¡± ¡°It should be because he unleashed his bodypletely, and his blood flowed too fast. His eyes became bloodshot, and all the capiries in his body ruptured.¡± ¡°Cat Li, you have to hold onto Brother-inw! He¡¯s definitely the strongest Brother-inw on the Inte!¡± ¡°Cozy up to him. Don¡¯t let him go!¡± ¡°Hold Brother-inw tight!¡± Countlessments and tips kept appearing, and the livestream became very popr. At this moment, Xu Jingming gently patted his girlfriend on the head. ¡°Miaomiao, I have an urgent matter and need to enter seclusion. I can¡¯t continue fighting with you.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Li Miaomiao jolted awake. ¡°Do whatever you need to do. Don¡¯t mind me.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and also nodded at Dai Xiaoqing and the others. ¡°I have something on. I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± He immediately exited thebat space. ... Xu Jingming returned to the martial arts arena in his personal space and opened his personalbat strength interface. Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Intermediate 99%) (703 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 135 Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 3 1%), Footwork (Lv. 2 93%), Shield Technique (Lv. 2 99%) Basic Combat Strength: 2700 Combat Bonus: 30% Combat Strength: 3510 Lv. 3 1%??Xu Jingming thought to himself.. The reason he immediately rushed back to the martial arts arena was to solidify that unleashed state and familiarize himself with the force delivery technique while in that state. Chapter 51 - Consolidating His Realm

Chapter 51: Consolidating His Realm

My spearmanship has finally broken through to Lv. 3.?Xu Jingming was a little excited. After all, many of the world¡¯s top experts were stuck at the cusp of Lv. 2 and couldn¡¯t break through, a testament to how much of a road block this bottleneck was. I thought I would be stuck at this bottleneck for a month or longer. Thankfully, it happened sooner than I expected.?Xu Jingming grinned, but he soon revealed a puzzled expression.?But why does it feel different from Master¡¯s description? Xu Jingming extended his hand, and a spear appeared in it. ¡°Send ten bandits with a basicbat strength of 2,000.¡± Xu Jingming easily set it up, and ten bandits quickly appeared. There were men and women¡ªsome were stocky, and others were thin, tiny, and wretched, but none of them were easy to deal with. ¡°Die.¡± The ten bandits naturally dispersed and surrounded him. A dart flew through the air straight for Xu Jingming. Boom! Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned faintly red as his figure blurred and quickly rushed out. In his eyes, the bandits¡¯ movements and even the concealed weapons that shot over were in slow motion. It¡¯s impossible for them to slow down. It¡¯s my reaction that has sped up.?Xu Jingming swung his spear and easily blocked the few darts. Hu! Five bandits came close. They cooperated in an orderly fashion and summoned their sabers, spears, and hammers. Xu Jingming took a step back and avoided most of the attacks. At the same time, the spear in his hand moved. Pu! Pu! Pu! Instantly, the throats of the three closest bandits were prated. My ordinary attacks are now faster than Shadowless Thrust!?Xu Jingming was delighted.?My body is like fire; my entire body is burning, and my blood is boiling! With a thought, my entire body is responding to every thought. My speed and strength have reached a whole new level. Most importantly, my reaction is faster.?Xu Jingming was more concerned about this¡ªa fast reaction meant that he had the preemptive advantage in every move. My strikesnd on the enemy before their attack reaches me! He could dodge a sharpshooter¡¯s attacks much better. He could easily control the situation when surrounded. After all, the enemies around him were in slow motion, so finding ws was much easier. Bam! Bam! Xu Jingming¡¯s spear swept out like he was uprooting grass, sending four bandits flying in session. Boom! A single strike mmed a bandit holding a huge shield into the ground, causing him to vomit blood and vanish. Awesome! My body hasn¡¯t improved at all. My Physique index is still 135, but the strength and speed at which I unleash my strength are much greater. I finally understand why Master can wreck me so easily despite having the same physique as me.?Xu Jingming unleashed his spearmanship wantonly, killing one bandit after another until they turned ethereal. ¡°Shadowless Thrust!¡± The current Shadowless Thrust truly lived up to its name. The bandit with a basicbat strength of 2,000 didn¡¯t even see Xu Jingming strike or retract his spear before his chest was prated. Amazing speed.?Xu Jingming was impressed. Even he could only vaguely sense the spear retracting.?This is what Shadowless Thrust should be. If the enemy sees it, it doesn¡¯t deserve to be called Shadowless Thrust. The ten bandits disappeared, and Xu Jingming was the only one left in the martial arts arena. ¡°Hahahahahaha¡­¡± Xu Jingmingughed happily.?Master, you¡¯ve misdirected me. You said that my body should be like water, but I don¡¯t feel like water at all! My body is like fire, and my entire body feels as if it¡¯s on fire. I can explode with a single thought!?Xu Jingming liked this feeling. In the past, his body would be like an old car. He remained slow despite pressing on the elerator, but he was now a super sports car. He went vroom with a light tap! Flexibility, terrifying strength, explosive force¡­ Even in this state, his brain¡¯s thought processes and reaction speed were much faster. There¡¯s a qualitative change from the cusp of Lv. 2 to Lv. 3. I haven¡¯t changed in any other aspect. Just my spearmanship increased from Lv. 2 99% to Lv. 3 1%, and mybat strength has increased by about a thousand.?Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?No wonder all the other experts in China are powerless against Master Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, and Zhou Yi! Moreover, I haven¡¯t made a breakthrough in my evolutionary method. I can still improve once I raise my evolutionary method to Advanced! There¡¯s no rush. I¡¯ll consolidate my spearmanship and head to Cosmos Tower!?Xu Jingming was in high spirits as he headed straight for the mission space. Under Cosmos Tower. Xu Jingming looked up at the huge list beside Cosmos Tower and the six names.?It won¡¯t be long before I¡¯m on this list. With this in mind, he rushed into Cosmos Tower. But ten minutester, Xu Jingming was kicked out. ¡°The tiger king is too fearsome. I died from a single swipe of its w,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. ¡°It looks like I need to reach Advanced.¡± In fact, Xu Jingming had long guessed that it wouldn¡¯t be easy to clear Cosmos Tower¡¯s third floor. This was because he had seen his master¡¯s video. The tiger king¡¯s strength, speed, and reaction were all above Liu Hai. His master had also relied on hisbat techniques and his full strength before he cleared the level. As for Lei Yunfang, he had clearly reached Advanced a long time ago, and his movement technique was already at the terrifying Lv. 3. However, it took him a long time to clear it, and he came fifth in the world. As for Zhou Yi? He had yet to clear it. My spearmanship has increased to Lv. 3 2% after a short battle? I¡¯ll continue practicing and consolidate my spearmanship before practicing the evolutionary method.?Xu Jingming was extremely fervent. After breaking through the bottleneck, he finally started improving. ¡­ Um! Um! Um! During lunch, Xu Jingming ate loudly and quickly. ¡°Is there such a rush?¡± Li Miaomiao took a small bite. ¡°Why are you in such a hurry eating your meals?¡± ¡°I¡¯m done eating, so I¡¯m going into seclusion. Miaomiao, don¡¯t disturb me unless something major happens today.¡± Xu Jingming put down his bowl and chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and immediately ran to the bedroom. His body had undergone aplete transformation in reality after a month of being in the virtual world, and he ran much faster. He was like a gust of wind that disappeared into his bedroom in a sh. Li Miaomiao ate alone and mumbled, ¡°Don¡¯t disturb him unless something major happens? He¡¯s in seclusion? It looks like he really broke through.¡± I knew it! In the battle with Cheng Zihao¡¯s team, Jingming was so fierce at the end. His entire body seemed to be on fire, so he probably had a breakthrough. Some people even say that Jingming was agitated and was in an excessive eruption state. And that¡¯s only a legend¡ªhow can it be so easy to erupt??Li Miaomiao thought. In reality, there were indeed people who suddenly unleashed strength that far exceeded their normal strength. However, this was very rare. Although Xu Jingming was very angry in the previous battle, it was still within his limits¡­ After all, that was only a battle in the virtual world. It didn¡¯t break through his limits of reason, much less his physical limits. It could only be said that Xu Jingming had umted enough knowledge. His anger from before was a catalyst. His rage consumed his entire body like fire, allowing him to break through his bottleneck. He wasn¡¯t too ustomed to his new state as it was his first breakthrough. The eruption was so excessive that his capiries ruptured from the gushing blood. Once he got used to it and knew how to mobilize his body¡¯s potential through some consolidation, he could easily unleash his might without repercussions. ****** That night. Li Miaomiao invited Wang Yi to her personal space. Dai Xiaoqing apanied her. ¡°Cat.¡± Although Wang Yi was an aloof woman, she ran over happily and hugged Li Miaomiao when she saw thetter. ¡°My idol actually invited me. I¡¯m so excited.¡± ¡°Calm down, calm down.¡± Li Miaomiao didn¡¯t know whether tough or cry from being hugged. She immediately said, ¡°You are China¡¯s strongest female sharpshooter. You have to act like one.¡± Wang Yi released her and sat to the side to watch the blue seawater. She picked up a piece of watermelon and started eating. ¡°A person has to be honest. If you like it, you like it. If you don¡¯t like it, you don¡¯t like it. What¡¯s the point of pretending? Cat, I really like your singing. When are you going to sing live? You have to inform me in advance.¡± ¡°Sure! I have to make preparations for singing live. I n on streaming my singing again after the Firestarter Cup,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Every singing livestream my sister-inw holds is like a concert,¡± Dai Xiaoqing said. ¡°She makes ample preparations.¡± ¡°You have to immerse yourself in singing and enjoy yourself,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Oh right, Sharpshooter, I wanted to ask you something.¡± ¡°Cat, feel free to ask. I¡¯ll tell you everything I know,¡± Wang Yi said. Li Miaomiao said, ¡°I heard that many teams invited you to join, but you haven¡¯t confirmed a team?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Wang Yi nodded. ¡°Actually, many teams value my poprity. Those teams haverge corporations behind them, hoping that my poprity will help advertise theirpany. For example, every time I do a livestream, millions of people will basically watch it¡­ It¡¯s equivalent to advertising for them every day.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°But that¡¯s not what I care about. Poprity? Advertisements? I don¡¯t care,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°I want to pursue a higher level of archery. I want to know what the endgame of archery is; I want to explore and master it myself. That¡¯s what mesmerizes me the most.¡± ¡°What has that got to do with you choosing a team?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°That¡¯s why I want strong teammates,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°The stronger, the better! Strong teammates will allow the team to go further. This is only a domesticpetition, and there will be globalpetitions in the future¡­ If the team can go far enough, we¡¯ll be able to fight more experts! Otherwise, they won¡¯t be qualified to fight top experts after being eliminated in the first round.¡± ¡°A true sh between the best is the best way to test and raise one¡¯s strength.¡± Wang Yi¡¯s eyes burned. ¡°I understand.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. Chapter 52 - Wang Yis Invitees

Chapter 52: Wang Yi¡¯s Invitees

Wang Yi smiled and said, ¡°Of the strongest experts in China, Coach Liu Hai chose four civilian contestants as his teammates. Therefore, I rmended myself and wanted to join Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s team.¡± ¡°But Senior Lei Yunfang rejected me; he also decided to choose four civilian contestants.¡± Wang Yi sighed. ¡°The two seniors I like don¡¯t like me, while I don¡¯t like the other teams either.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled and said, ¡°I finally understand. The teammates you want are the first-tier experts in China.¡± ¡°Countless people want to team up with Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang,¡± Dai Xiaoqing said with a smile. ¡°But the two seniors have decided to choose five civilian contestants. As for Zhou Yi, just having a sharpshooter in his team is enough.¡± ¡°Seriously, why must the two seniors insist on selecting civilian contestants?¡± Wang Yi shook her head. ¡°In the Firestarter Cup, the two of them might be able to carry the team by themselves, but when they fight teams from all over the world in the future, will they also carry civilian contestants? Instead of changing teammates in the future, it¡¯s better to choose the most suitable teammates from the beginning.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the two seniors. Perhaps they will team up in the future,¡± Dai Xiaoqing teased. ¡°It¡¯s the 28th tomorrow, and registration will begin at 12 midnight on the 28th. Your team hasn¡¯t been decided yet¡ªare you not participating in the Firestarter Cup?¡± ¡°Of course I have to.¡± Wang Yi¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°There are many hidden talents in China! Nobody knows which experts remain hiding. Anyone who pursues the limits ofbat can¡¯t miss the sh between experts! I won¡¯t miss it either!¡± ¡°Then, what about your team?¡± Dai Xiaoqing asked. ¡°If you really can¡¯t find any strong teammates, take on the central role yourself,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°I¡¯ll choose a team that¡¯s centered around me.¡± Dai Xiaoqing sighed. ¡°Many teams are inviting you. You have the right to choose, unlike me¡­ I was so excited when Master Zhang Qing was willing to choose me that I jumped up. I agreed to join the team with both hands raised.¡± Wang Yi smiled. She was ambitious. She had been an Olympic archery champion since she was a teenager, so she naturally pursued being the strongest. She was also very cautious when choosing teams. She also wanted to stick to the same teammates and wasn¡¯t willing to change them easily. ¡°Wang Yi,¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°perhaps I can find you a team that will satisfy you.¡± ¡°A team that satisfies me?¡± Wang Yi looked at Li Miaomiao in surprise. ¡°You know how high my requirements are.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be in a hurry to make a decision. When the timees, I¡¯ll get that captain toe find you. You can talk when you meet,¡± Li Miaomiao said confidently. ¡°Alright, but I have to make a decision at 8 a.m. on the 28th,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°It¡¯ll definitely have to happen before then. I¡¯ll introduce the team leader to you,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. ¡°He should be better than all the teams that have invited you.¡± Wang Yi was a little puzzled and thought of many things. ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting then.¡± Wang Yi was also curious. Who was it? Cat¡¯s boyfriend? He didn¡¯t seem that outstanding, right? ¡­ Evening of the 27th. In Wang Yi¡¯s livestream, Wang Yi was live-streaming a battle. The number of viewers had climbed to more than eight million. ¡°The registration starts tomorrow night, so Sister Yi should be deciding on a team, right?¡± ¡°It hasn¡¯t been made public yet.¡± ¡°Sister Yi said that she¡¯s definitely participating in the Firestarter Cup.¡± Countless people in thement section were in discussion. Wang Yi¡¯s fans were extremely concerned about which team the strongest female sharpshooter they liked would join. In the forest map, Wang Yi was like a ghost in the forest; she flew between the trees and quickly chased after the enemy as they retreated.?It¡¯s over. This strongest female sharpshooter is too terrifying. Her movement is even faster than an assassin like me. I can¡¯t escape. If he ran with his back to Wang Yi, he would die from a single strike. He had to keep an eye on Wang Yi! However, he would slow down if he kept staring at Wang Yi. Whoosh. Wang Yi shed and shot out three arrows the moment she appeared behind a tree. The three arrows tore through the air at terrifying speeds. The enemy wanted to dodge, but he discovered that the three arrows had locked onto a certain range. Just a slight hesitation resulted in two arrows prating his leather armor, causing his body to turn ethereal and vanish. Thest enemy was sessfully killed. ¡°When fighting those in heavy armor, I can only aim at their heads. Against those in light armor¡­ I can also kill them with armor-piercing arrows. As for such assassins? It¡¯s said that assassins are a threat to sharpshooters, but as long as the sharpshooter¡¯s movement is fast enough while maintaining a certain distance, it¡¯s easier for sharpshooters to kill assassins,¡± Wang Yi said to the audience as she exited the map. Suddenly, arge number of tips were given. ¡°Thank you for the tip, Chairman Qian,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°There¡¯s no need for you to tip me. Even if you tip me, I might not choose to join your team.¡± Whoosh, anotherrge tip flew past. ¡°Director Tian¡­¡± Wang Yi was helpless. Therge corporations were very enthusiastic tonight and kept tipping her. ¡°All five teams are inviting Sister Yi. The bosses behind them are personally giving out tips.¡± ¡°The tips from the five bosses tonight add up to a few million. How extravagant.¡± ¡°Boss, look at me. If you tip me 10,000, I¡¯ll join your team.¡± ¡°I¡¯m willing to join any of the five teams even if I have to pay 10,000.¡± ¡°In your dreams. Do you think stupid huskies like you can sneak into a wolf pack?¡± ¡°Even with all the tips from the bosses, Sister Yi can only join one team at most. Won¡¯t the tips from the other four bosses go to waste?¡± ¡°What do you know? There are nearly ten million people in our livestream, and everyone is talking about the fivepanies. This is considered an advertisement. Spending hundreds of thousands to do an advertisement isn¡¯t a loss for the bosses.¡± Countlessments appeared as everyone discussed the five battle teams. Wang Yi looked at the tips and said publicly, ¡°Regardless, I will definitely choose a team on the 28th. I will officially announce it at 8 p.m. on the 28th.¡± ¡°Sister Yi, we¡¯ve invited you for more than half a month. Don¡¯t abandon us.¡± This was Director Tian¡¯srge tip message. ¡°Once the team is confirmed, I¡¯ll inform everyone. I won¡¯t let you wait in vain,¡± Wang Yi promised. ¡­ In the martial arts arena in his personal space, Xu Jingming was seriously practicing Heavenly Python Evolution. Spearmanship, shield techniques, footwork, and so on were consideredbat techniques! The core ofbat techniques was one¡¯s control of the body. The higher one¡¯s control of the body, the faster one could unleash their speed, strength, and reaction with the same physique¡­ As for his physique, it was improved through the evolutionary method! This was a fundamental improvement. Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming was immersed in training his evolutionary method; he felt his entire body burn as if he had turned into a fire wyrm. The mes burned and peeled off his outer shell to undergo aplete transformation. Whoosh. Xu Jingming suddenly felt cool and extremelyfortable. He opened his eyes and tapped his personalbat strength interface. He couldn¡¯t help but smile when he saw his interface.?I¡¯ve finally mastered the evolutionary method after training in seclusion for so long. Master said that one¡¯sbat techniques have to reach Lv. 3 before the evolutionary method can be upgraded to Advanced. Only by experiencing it for myself can I understand it. By mobilizing my body at a deeper level and cultivating the evolutionary method, I can achieve greater effects.?Xu Jingming came to a realization¡ªthe higher one¡¯s control over their body, the stronger the evolutionary method. Looking at his personalbat strength interface, Xu Jingming tapped lightly.?My body has been raised to its limits. Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Advanced 3%) (602 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 190 Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 3 12%), Footwork (Lv. 2 97%), Shield Technique (Lv. 2 99%) Basic Combat Strength: 3800 Combat Bonus: 32% Combat Strength: 5016 My body has be stronger after I upgraded my evolutionary method to Advanced,?Xu Jingming thought.?Mybat strength was only about 2500 two days ago, but it¡¯s now at 5,000. I¡¯m much stronger than two days ago! Xu Jingming happily exited the virtual world. ¡­ At home, it was pitch-ck outside. It waste at night. ¡°Miaomiao, why didn¡¯t you enter the virtual world at night?¡± Xu Jingming walked into the living room and saw his girlfriend eating supper. She looked up at Xu Jingming and said, ¡°I guessed that someone would be starving, so I got Five to prepare a sumptuous supper. Five, quickly heat up the supper and serve it.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Five, the butler robot, proceeded to heat up the dishes. Xu Jingming touched his stomach and smiled. ¡°I only had breakfast in the morning. It¡¯s already midnight, so I¡¯m indeed starving.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been going crazy the past two days,¡± Li Miaomiao said helplessly. ¡°You don¡¯t even eat regrly. Oh right, did you break through after going into seclusion?¡± ¡°Smart girl.¡± Xu Jingming walked to the dining table and started eating his supper. ¡°You really broke through?¡± Li Miaomiao rushed to the dining table with a whoosh, filled with excitement and anticipation. Although she had some guesses, they were ultimately just guesses. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°What¡¯s yourbat strength now?¡± Li Miaomiao asked curiously. ¡°5,000!¡± Xu Jingming said as he dug into his rice. ¡°Woah!¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s mouth formed an O shape. Chapter 53 - Assembling the Team

Chapter 53: Assembling the Team

Xu Jingming ate his supper happily and ate the rice, beef, and pork ribs inrge mouthfuls. Li Miaomiao murmured to the side, ¡°I only have 400-plusbat strength while you have 5,000. I don¡¯t even have one-tenth of yours. What a blow!¡± ¡°You¡¯re a genius singer.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his girlfriend and smiled. ¡°I¡¯ve practiced martial arts since I was a child. There¡¯s a good saying: People are good in different fields!¡± ¡°Cut the act. Finish up quickly; I¡¯ll bring you to meet a beauty after dinner,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Who is it?¡± Xu Jingming asked as he ate. ¡°Wang Yi, China¡¯s number one sharpshooter!¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I¡¯ve already contacted her for you. As long as you show her yourbat strength interface and invite her to join the team, there¡¯s a high chance of it happening.¡± ¡°You managed to contact her?¡± Xu Jingming looked at his girlfriend in admiration. She was really a woman of action. Li Miaomiao urged, ¡°Eat quickly.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming quickly ate. ¡­ In the virtual world, in Wang Yi¡¯s personal space. ¡°Hello, Wang Yi.¡± Xu Jingming stepped forward and shook her hand. ¡°Spear Demon, you¡¯re being too polite.¡± Wang Yi shook his hand and smiled at Li Miaomiao. ¡°Cat, you said that you wanted to find a team that satisfies me.¡± Cat Li sat there and pointed at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯ve brought the team leader here!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Wang Yi looked at Xu Jingming curiously. ¡°Spear Demon, are you that confident in inviting me?¡± ¡°I heard from Miaomiao that you want to find a strong teammate who canpete with teams from all over the world in the future.¡± Xu Jingming directly disyed his personalbat strength interface. ¡°Do you think I¡¯m strong enough?¡± Wang Yi looked at the personalbat strength interface Xu Jingming had disyed and was stunned. ¡°Advanced evolutionary method? Lv. 3 spearmanship? 5,000bat strength?¡± Wang Yi was a little stunned, and her eyes burned as she stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Xu Jingming, with your strength, arge group of experts will take the initiative to join your team as long as it¡¯s made public!¡± ¡°I like teammates who share the same ideals,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°My other three teammates have been my best friends for years! I also know your character very well¡ªyou don¡¯t care about the huge fees you get from signing with thoserge corporations and are famous for keeping your word. I also need such teammates. I wonder if you¡¯re willing to join my team?¡± ¡°I¡¯m more than willing to ept your invitation, Spear Demon.¡± Wang Yi smiled happily. ¡°Oh right, why didn¡¯t you invite Zhuang Ziyu? His archery isn¡¯t inferior to mine.¡± ¡°He already has a team, so there¡¯s no point breaking up his team,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Besides, you¡¯re Miaomiao¡¯s good friend. I believe in Miaomiao¡¯s taste in people.¡± ¡°Cat.¡± Wang Yi hugged Li Miaomiao. ¡°You¡¯re really my lucky star.¡± ¡°Hey, hey, hey. It¡¯s too early to be happy,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°You still have to meet the other three teammates. You also need to settle some of the trivial matters regarding the team.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s quickly do the confirmation,¡± Wang Yi immediately said. Momentster¡­ Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan also came to Wang Yi¡¯s personal space. ¡°Let me do the introductions. This will be our team¡¯s sharpshooter, Wang Yi,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. The three were a little surprised. ¡°Old Xu, are you serious?¡± Heng Fang looked at Xu Jingming and then at Wang Yi. Wang Yi smiled at the three of them. ¡°In the future, I¡¯ll need the three of you to take care of me. Please protect a weak archer like me inbat.¡± ¡°Awesome, that¡¯s awesome.¡± Liu Chongyuan watched this in surprise and gave him a thumbs-up. ¡°Old Xu, you¡¯re amazing. You actually managed to recruit the strongest female sharpshooter. Our team is going to hit it big.¡± ¡°It¡¯s my honor to join the team,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°With Captain¡¯s strength, just having any four civilian contestants would hit it big.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, and Liu Chongyuan looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Registration for the Firestarter Cup will begin soon. Let¡¯s first understand everyone¡¯s strength,¡± Xu Jingming said calmly. ¡°As the captain, I¡¯ll first reveal mine to you. But everyone, remember¡­ This is a team secret. Don¡¯t spread it.¡± As he spoke, Xu Jingming disyed his personalbat strength interface. ¡°Lv. 3 spearmanship? Advanced evolutionary method?¡± Yang Qingshuo blinked. ¡°Brother Xu¡­ I¡¯m so lucky.¡± ¡°Awesome.¡± Liu Chongyuan was a little stunned. ¡°5,000bat strength? I¡¯m only at 2,000 plus.¡± Heng Fang was a little dazed. ¡°Old Xu, you¡¯re too ruthless.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that strong yet; I¡¯m still inferior to Master Liu Hai and Senior Lei Yunfang,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°However, my teammates are stronger than their teammates! I believe that with the five of us joining forces, we have a chance of bing the Firestarter Cup¡¯s champion.¡± ¡°Champion!¡± The look in the eyes of Wang Yi, Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, and Liu Chongyuan changed. ¡°Previously, I thought it would be good if we could enter the top ten,¡± Liu Chongyuan couldn¡¯t help but mutter. ¡°Now, I actually feel that we stand a chance ofing first.¡± ¡°There¡¯s only hope,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Don¡¯t be too smug. After all, on the surface, only Master Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, and Zhou Yi¡¯sbat techniques have reached Lv. 3. But if I can break through, perhaps others can as well. We have to be careful in order to go further.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll defer to Old Xu.¡± Heng Fang immediately nodded. ¡°Brother Xu is right.¡± Yang Qingshuo ttered. ¡°Shuo, when did you be such a bootlicker?¡± Liu Chongyuan murmured. ¡°I¡¯ll equally suck up to you when you reach Lv. 3.¡± Yang Qingshuo curled his lips. Li Miaomiao looked at the five members of the team who were in a harmonious mood and smiled. ¡°ording to the Firestarter Cup¡¯s rules, you have to submit how the prize money will be distributed during the registration.¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine with anything,¡± Wang Yi said. She didn¡¯t care about the prize money. Before the virtual world¡¯sunch, she was already a national idol, and she earned a lot. After the virtual world¡¯sunch, she became one of the top three popr streamers on the spectator tform and received a lot of tips. She didn¡¯t care about the prize money for thepetition; she only cared about fighting stronger opponents. ¡°I¡¯ll defer to Old Xu.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll defer to Brother Xu.¡± Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan were very straightforward. ¡°Then, we¡¯ll split it equally,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°No.¡± Wang Yi, Heng Fang, and the others spoke almost simultaneously. Heng Fang stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Old Xu, you¡¯re much stronger than us; you can match the four of us added together. You¡¯re insulting us if it¡¯s divided equally¡­ We won¡¯t feel good either.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t burden us with the prize money.¡± Yang Qingshuo and Liu Chongyuan looked at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming hesitated. Of the five people in the team, Wang Yi was naturally the richest. He and Heng Fang had achievements in the past and didn¡¯tck money. Liu Chongyuan and Shuo were far worse. Xu Jingming still wanted to help his old friends. ¡°Let¡¯s do this¡ªwe¡¯ll divide it ording to strength,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°The others will receive 16%, and the rest will go to Jingming.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his friends. The difference between 16% and 20% wasn¡¯t that great, and he had to consider his friends¡¯ self-esteem. ¡°We also need a substitute,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°We¡¯ll give some to the substitute from my cut.¡± ¡°With your strength, the substitute in our team isn¡¯t important,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°You can carry all of us. There¡¯s no need for our team to have a reserve.¡± Li Miaomiao raised her hand in anticipation. ¡°Then, can I be a substitute yer?¡± Xu Jingming, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, Liu Chongyuan, and Wang Yi nced at Li Miaomiao and agreed with her. ¡°A talented singer being a substitute is also very impressive,¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°It¡¯s our honor to have Sister-inw as a substitute,¡± Yang Qingshuo said with a smile. Ever since he earned money in the virtual world, he didn¡¯t feel pressured financially. His mother¡¯s illness had also improved, so he became much more cheerful. ¡°In that case, Miaomiao will be the substitute yer and she gets 6%. If the four of you get 16% each, I¡¯ll get 30%,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°We have no objections to how much you want to give Cat,¡± Wang Yi said with a smile. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind. In this era, strength was the foundation. The stronger one was, the greater the chance of earning money! ¡°Since there are no objections, it¡¯s decided.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Then, you have to submit a team name during the registration,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°What¡¯s the name of our team?¡± ¡°Team name?¡± The five people pondered. ¡°Actually, we can ept apany¡¯s title sponsorship,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I can arrange for a team to liaise with them. We should be able to earn a sum of money for the title sponsorship. When that happens, everyone can share the money.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Heng Fang looked at his teammates and shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t really want to carry the name of those corporations.¡± ¡°Forget it.¡± Xu Jingming rejected it as well. ¡°If we do a good job and advance by one more cing, the prize money will increase a lot. The prize money for the champion is 500 million.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the name of our team then?¡± ¡°The team name¡­¡± Xu Jingming and the others hesitated. ¡°It¡¯s a headache toe up with a name. I thought about it for months but couldn¡¯te up with a name for my daughter.¡± Wang Yi shook her head. ¡°You guys do the thinking.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you use the name of my song?¡± Li Miaomiao blinked. ¡°For example, my most popr song¡ªPearwood. How about that?¡± ¡°Team Pearwood?¡± Wang Yi immediately said happily, ¡°I like this name. I¡¯ve yed Pearwood on repeat countless times.¡± ¡°The name of Sister-inw¡¯s song is very ssy. I agree,¡± Yang Qingshuo immediately said. ¡°Me too,¡± Liu Chongyuan said deliberately. ¡°Agreed.¡± Heng Fang immediately said, ¡°Sister-inw is really impressive. You¡¯ve helped us solve another problem.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled. ¡°I¡¯m taking advantage of you. When our team bes popr, the entire country will know of us¡ªeven the entire world¡­ Won¡¯t my songs be even more popr?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The basic matters for registration have been confirmed. Is there anything else?¡± ¡°We need a team manager who will be in charge of liaising with the officials of the virtual tform. I¡¯ll take on the role,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I can handle all the other small matters; you can focus on thepetition.¡± ¡°Oh right,¡± Wang Yi said, ¡°I¡¯ve promised all my fans that I will make my team public at 8 p.m. tonight. When that happens, can our team make a public appearance?¡± Xu Jingming and the others looked at each other. ¡°Alright. After all, the Firestarter Cup will be held soon. This will be our team¡¯s debut before thepetition.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Chapter 54 - Showcase

Chapter 54: Showcase

In the martial arts arena in Sun Li¡¯s personal space. ¡°Director Tian.¡± Sun Li stopped practicing his archery and looked at the silver-haired youth on the other end of the line. ¡°Wang Yi has already confirmed with us,¡± the silver-haired youth said. ¡°She has confirmed it? Is sheing to our Golden Roc team?¡± Sun Li asked, feeling a little nervous. Although the substitute still received a sufficient sry, participating in the Firestarter Cup would garner the attention of everyone. With enough poprity, the audience would give him plenty of tips. ¡°She rejected us explicitly,¡± the silver-haired youth said. ¡°Not only us, but she also rejected the invitations from the other four major corporations.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Sun Li felt rxed but also curious. ¡°Then, what team did she join?¡± ¡°She said that it¡¯s a secret and that she will officially announce it at 8 p.m.,¡± the silver-haired youth said. ¡°Forget about her. You¡¯re our team¡¯s linchpin now and our sharpshooter. It¡¯s up to you to perform at the Firestarter Cup.¡± Sun Li said confidently, ¡°Director Tian, watch my performance when the timees.¡± The silver-haired youth nodded and ended themunication. ¡°Hahaha¡­ I knew it. She¡¯s ranked in the top three on the spectator tform and is the strongest female sharpshooter. How can she be invited so easily?¡± Sun Li smiled smugly. ¡°Everything was within my expectations.¡± ¡°But she rejected all five corporations. Which team did she join?¡± Sun Li was curious. ¡°I¡¯ll watch her livestream at 8 p.m. tonight.¡± ¡­ At 8 p.m. that night. Sun Li arrived at Wang Yi¡¯s livestream via the spectator tform. Sitting in the stands, Sun Li realized that the stands were filled with people. He couldn¡¯t help but sigh in surprise.?Wang Yi¡¯s poprity is really terrifying. The livestream of her participation announcement has exceeded 10 million viewers! Is this what it means to be one of the top three streamers? Why is my poprity so low? In terms of strength, I¡¯m not bad either. However, my poprity just doesn¡¯t increase.?Sun Li felt envious and helpless. One¡¯s poprity wasn¡¯t necessarily high just because they were strong. For example, Yang Qingshuo diligently managed his livestream and gave the audience all kinds of entertainment. Fairy Wang¡¯s ranking ced him in China¡¯s top 100, but he typically had only a few thousand viewers, barely exceeding 10,000. Compared to Wang Yi¡­ it was a thousand times worse! Sun Li¡¯s livestream was much less popr than Yang Qingshuo¡¯s; it was mainly because his livestream was too boring, and he didn¡¯t know how to talk. Moreover, he wasn¡¯t handsome enough, so the attractiveness of his channel was naturallycking. ¡°I¡¯ve announced that I¡¯ll officially reveal the team I¡¯m joining at 8 p.m. tonight.¡± Wang Yi wore a customized cyan robe with fiery-red patterns on it. She smiled and pointed at the clothes on her body. ¡°The clothes on me are my present team¡¯s uniform.¡± ¡°Team uniform?¡± ¡°None of the most famous teams wear this uniform?¡± ¡°This team uniform looks quite nice.¡± The audience discussed and guessed the team¡¯s name. Wang Yi smiled and said, ¡°Now, let us wee my five teammates!¡± Whoosh. Five figures appeared simultaneously beside Wang Yi. Li Miaomiao with her petite figure and beautiful looks; Xu Jingming with his converged prowess; the refined Yang Qingshuo; the handsome and confident Heng Fang; and the stocky Liu Chongyuan who stood like an upright bear. The five of them were wearing team uniforms. ¡°It¡¯s Cat!¡± ¡°Ahhhh, Cat!¡± Many members of the audience shouted excitedly. Li Miaomiao had more than ten million fans, and they were loyal fans. Although many people followed Xu Jingming, they weren¡¯t hardcore fans. ¡°A Radiant Sun yer like Cat can join the team?¡± ¡°It seems like she¡¯s a substitute. It can be as low as Radiant Sun.¡± ¡°That¡¯s Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming was the most dazzling participant in the first Divine battle, but he gradually became mediocre afterward. Heng Fang and Yang Qingshuo are quite famous among the other three. Who¡¯s that big guy? Why haven¡¯t I seen him before?¡± ¡°Liu Chongyuan! He¡¯s also a Divine expert, but he¡¯s just a little less famous.¡± There were all kinds of discussions. Wang Yi smiled and said, ¡°Everyone must be very familiar with this person. She¡¯s my idol and also a genius singer¡­ Our Cat!¡± ¡°I¡¯m very honored to be the team¡¯s manager.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled at the audience and said, ¡°I¡¯m also taking on the role as a substitute member.¡± ¡°These four are the main members of our team.¡± Wang Yi walked to the edge of the team and quickly introduced them. ¡°This big guy is Liu Chongyuan, and Heng Fang is the most handsome. This is the youngest, Yang Qingshuo. As for this¡­ He¡¯s our brilliant and mighty Captain, Xu Jingming.¡± Xu Jingming, Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, and Liu Chongyuan smiled at the audience. Liu Chongyuan was the most uneasy among them. He had never entered the World Martial Arts Tournament despite all his years, nor had he been the center of attention. He was clearly nervous being watched by millions of people. ¡°I¡¯m a little embarrassed by Sister Yi¡¯s praise,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°However, being able to sessfully invite Sister Yi to join our team before the Firestarter Cup registration begins has also surprised our entire team.¡± ¡°I should be the one thanking you, Captain. Thank you for your invitation,¡± Wang Yi said. She was 35 this year, and she was the oldest on the team. Strictly speaking, Liu Chongyuan was her age, but Liu Chongyuan¡¯s birthday was in December, and Sister Yi¡¯s was in January. ¡°Thank you for calling me the most handsome in the team, Sister Yi,¡± Heng Fang said with a smile. ¡°In the future, I will definitely kill the enemy ahead of time and not let the enemy threaten Sister Yi.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll protect Sister Yi too,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°Leave the assassins to me,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡­ As the few people in the team chatted, many people in the countless audience in the stands had their own thoughts. Wang Yi has joined Xu Jingming¡¯s team. Interesting.?A tall, short-haired woman watched this scene and got up. ¡°She wasn¡¯t willing to ept our invitation, but she eventually chose a team that centers around her.¡± Sun Yuting also stood up. ¡°Sister Qing, Ah Yuan is also in our team. I believe Ah Yuan will be better than Wang Yi in the future.¡± ¡°There¡¯s still a gap between Sister Yi and me.¡± Ah Yuan was a chubby girl. If Wang Yi was the head honcho of the national team and had won three Olympic archery championships, then Ah Yuan was a rising star. She had just won the Olympic archery championship at the age of 17st year, and she was also the youngest on the team. ¡°Most importantly, we have Master.¡± Dai Xiaoqing got up. She admired her senior brother and her master¡ªXu Jingming and Zhang Qing¡ªthe most. Her master, Zhang Qing, the most legendary figure in the women¡¯s martial arts world! ¡­ So she chose Jingming¡¯s team??The short and fat Tie Lianyun watched this scene. As one of the three great martial arts legends in China, Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang had already be legends. They were ranked in the top five of all humans in the world. Only he¡­ couldn¡¯t hold his ce in the top five domestically. Domestically, Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, and Zhou Yi were definitely in the top three! Even Zhang Qing and Xiong Tianshan were thought to be stronger than Tie Lianyun. Tie Lianyun also felt stifled. I will prove that I¡¯m qualified to be on par with Master Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang.?Tie Lianyun got up and left alone. ¡­ ¡°Haha! Old Xu, your son is quite impressive to be able to invite the strongest female sharpshooter in China,¡± Dai Tongda, a handsome middle-aged man who resembled Dai Xiaoqing, said with a smile. ¡°He¡¯s also your disciple.¡± After Xu Hong¡¯s body evolved, he looked middle-aged and truly resembled a fierce tiger. After practicing Tiger Pounce for 40 years, the ferocity of a tiger had long seeped into his bones. Xu Hong nodded. ¡°With Wang Yi, Jingming and his team will be consideredplete. They will be able to go further in the Firestarter Cup.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go; we mustn¡¯t waste time when ites to training.¡± Dai Tongda got up. ¡°We old guys have to train well. If we encounter Jingming, Xiaoqing, and the others at the Firestarter Cup and are crushed by them, it will be embarrassing.¡± ¡°Yes, we have to let these youngsters know that age is still the deciding factor.¡± Xu Hong got up as well. The two older brothers left and made the best use of their time to train. Chapter 55 - Firestarter Cup

Chapter 55: Firestarter Cup

Is Wang Yi blind??Sun Li got up angrily.?Why would she choose Xu Jingming¡¯s team? Of the four of them, none of them are in the second tier! Is it really because she¡¯s Li Miaomiao¡¯s fan? It will be a joke if they get eliminated early in the Firestarter Cup. Let¡¯s hope their team doesn¡¯t bump into ours¡­?Sun Li felt ufortable. He originally believed that Xu Jingming and the other three wouldn¡¯t be able to find a suitable teammate after he left the team, resulting in them finding a random warrior to make do with. Then, they would be eliminated in the first round of the Firestarter Cup. This was what he believed was the oue of Xu Jingming¡¯s team. But there was Wang Yi now! Xu Jingming¡¯s team had someone to rely on. He¡¯s still far inferior to my team.?Sun Li disappeared from the stands. ¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s team has a better lineup than mine.?Cheng Zihao also stood in the stands and made a judgment based onparison.?The team I built is centered around Zheng Bailong and Teng Ya, but Xu Jingming isn¡¯t inferior to Zheng Bailong. Wang Yi is also a sharpshooter second only to Zhou Yi in China¡­ This doesn¡¯t look good. Whatever. There¡¯s no need to bicker with these martial artists.?Cheng Zihao smiled again.?My goal isn¡¯t to defeat Xu Jingming¡¯s team but to promote White Dragon. I want the streamers under the White Dragon to benefit and be more popr. The big-time streamers would carry the small-timers¡ªold carrying the new! Even his team was participating in the Firestarter Cup! In the past month, Cheng Zihao¡¯spany had indeed done very well. Arge number of teams consisting of babes, top experts, and professional tutors attracted many fans. These martial artists are vying for first ce in strength. What I want is poprity, the poprity of all the streamers in thepany. These martial artists aren¡¯t on the same level as me at all.?Cheng Zihao was in a good mood. He was naturally in high spirits as thepany was on a good trajectory for growth. ****** China, Life Evolution Bureau. ¡°Director, registration for the Firestarter Cup will begin at 12 p.m. tonight,¡± the secretary reported. ¡°How¡¯s the strength of the former top three seedlings?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°Fang Yu, seed number one, has the most terrifying talent in China. He has a chance of matching Tejano Xire, who is ranked fourth in the world,¡± the secretary said. ¡°His strength has been rising steadily, and his halberd is bing even more terrifying.¡± ¡°Roughly when will he clear the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°ording to past experience, one has to reach Lv. 3 in every aspect¡ªweaponry,bat, movement, and so on¡ªand have an Advanced evolutionary method. Moreover, one has to have sufficiently highbat experience in order to have a chance of passing. Seed number one is only 20 after all! I estimate that he should be able to clear it in a month,¡± the secretary said. ¡°What about seed number two?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°Potential seed number two was reced two days ago; it¡¯s the 29-year-old Xu Jingming now,¡± the secretary said. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship has broken through to Lv. 3, and his evolutionary method has reached Advanced. However, it¡¯s a new breakthrough after all¡­ His shield techniques and footwork are still wed. I estimate that he will need about a month to clear the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level.¡± ¡°Potential seed number three, Zhao Pan, is only 18 this year. Hisbat techniques, footwork, and other aspects have reached Lv. 2 99%. He only started learning martial arts after the virtual world¡¯sunch; he reached this level in just a month or so in the virtual world. His improvement speed is indeed astonishing, and his talent is terrifying.¡± Director Zhou nodded when he heard that. ¡°Continue paying attention to the information on all the Divine experts. China has arge poption, so it¡¯s very normal to have a few peerless geniuses. What we need to groom are peerless geniuses!¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the secretary replied. ¡°There¡¯s also Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°The two of them are the strongest in China after all. They are one step ahead, and it¡¯s entirely possible for them to stay in the lead all the way.¡± The secretary nodded. ¡°Coach Liu Hai is a grandmaster who is well-rounded in every aspect. Lei Yunfang is also the world¡¯s number one movement expert. The two of them are national treasure experts.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°Collect the data carefully at this Firestarter Cup. What we need isn¡¯t just individual strength, but also experts who know how to cooperate and are good at teamwork.¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the secretary said. ¡°You may leave,¡± Director Zhou said. The secretary left respectfully. Everyone¡¯s strength is constantly changing with time.?Director Zhou looked at the detailed information on everyone on the projection.?I hope that the sh between the strong at the Firestarter Cup will stimte more of their potential. ****** Registration for the China Firestarter Cup began at midnight on August 29, 2081. In Li Miaomiao¡¯s personal space. Now that Xu Jingming and the other three were gathered, Li Miaomiao sat there and gently tapped open thebat space before opening the Firestarter Cup. ¡°Team Pearwood, Captain: Xu Jingming. Team members: Wang Yi, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, Liu Chongyuan. Substitute member: Li Miaomiao. Team manager: Li Miaomiao.¡± Li Miaomiao began entering the team information. ¡°I¡¯ve also submitted the distribution for the prize money. All of it has been submitted sessfully. The five of you have to agree to the application before the registration is considered a sess.¡± ¡°I see it.¡± A system notification popped up on Xu Jingming¡¯s end, asking him to confirm the information: ¡°Confirm!¡± ¡°Confirm!¡± Xu Jingming, Wang Yi, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan tapped their fingers gently to confirm all the information needed for registration. Xu Jingming and the others then saw a notification¡ª¡±Registration for Team Pearwoodpleted. As of now, a total of 159 teams have registered for the Firestarter Cup.¡± Heng Fang eximed in surprise. ¡°We registered immediately, but more than 100 teams have already registered? That¡¯s too fast.¡± ¡°China has nearly 5,000 Divine experts now, but there are only about 100 teams. It¡¯s not a lot,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this. Take a look at the detailedpetition process.¡± Li Miaomiao tapped open the detailed process. ¡°At midnight on September 1, the preliminaries will begin. The top 30 will be selected to enter the mainpetition.¡± ¡°Master Liu Hai¡¯s team and Lei Yunfang¡¯s team will be seeded teams No. 1 and No. 2 of the Firestarter Cup. They will be exempted from the preliminaries and will enter the mainpetition directly.¡± Li Miaomiao sighed with emotion as she read. ¡°These two seniors receive extraordinary treatment.¡± Wang Yi said, ¡°After all, only these two seniors are on China¡¯s Cosmos Ranking.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Captain, you can¡¯t clear the third floor of Cosmos Tower with your current strength?¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°Yourbat strength is twice as high as ours; one of you can defeat the five of us.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t clear it. I¡¯ve tried.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s evolutionary method has reached Advanced. His movement technique is so impressive that he has cleared it many times over. My movement technique is stillcking. I still have a chance of winning against ordinary tigers, but once the tiger king leads the tigers to attack¡­ I¡¯m helpless.¡± ¡°Captain, you have to focus on training your movement technique,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°It¡¯s up to you whether our team can win. Only you can deal with Lei Yunfang and Senior Liu Hai; we can¡¯t stop them at all.¡± ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ll focus on my movement technique and shield techniques.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Although shield techniques and spearmanship use different forms of force delivery, they have manymonalities. Once I break through, it will also help with my spearmanship.¡± ¡°During the Firestarter Cup, the teams in the beginning will be weaker. I¡¯ll use my shield techniques to fight the enemy and hone my shield techniques,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll only use my spear when I encounter a strong enemy.¡± ¡°Haha, would a weak opponent need you to use your spear, Jingming?¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°Letting you use your spear represents our failure.¡± ¡°If it were Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, and Zhou Yi, we wouldn¡¯t be able to handle that,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°You¡¯ll have to be up, Old Xu.¡± ¡°We have to work hard too. We can¡¯t just rely on Captain,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°If some of us can break through to Lv. 3, we will be more confident even if we fight Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang¡¯s team.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate the other teams,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°If I can break through, there might be experts that have reached Lv. 3 privately.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Everyone¡¯s hearts tightened. Heng Fang nodded and said, ¡°Nobody can be sure how many experts China has. It¡¯s even possible to make a breakthrough inbat.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine as long as we¡¯re careful. It¡¯s not like we aren¡¯t afraid of all opponents,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Let¡¯s call it a day. In the future, our team will be training together from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. every day. We can make arrangements for the rest of the time.¡± ¡°Yes, Captain,¡± the other five replied in unison. ¡­ Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, it waste at night on August 31st. Registration for the Firestarter Cup ended. The Firestarter Cup preliminaries were about to begin. Chapter 56 - The Tournament Begins

Chapter 56: The Tournament Begins

In China¡¯s official livestream channel. ¡°There are so many people.¡± Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, Wang Yi, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan had all gathered. Even their family and friends had arrived in groups. ¡°The number of viewers in the livestream has already exceeded 800 million, and it¡¯s still rising. It¡¯s crazy.¡± Xu Jingming sighed. ¡°Hello, all viewers. Let me introduce the two people beside me¡­¡± The host, Liu Xin, had just started speaking on thementary tform when all the stands erupted in tsunami-like cheers. Liu Xin smiled and continued, ¡°I believe these two guests can fully appreciate everyone¡¯s enthusiasm. The person beside me is the world champion on the Cosmos Ranking, Teacher Liu Hai. Today is Teacher Liu Hai¡¯s first participation in a livestream!¡± The stocky Liu Hai sat on thementary tform, but he appeared much more gentle and reserved as he smiled at the audience. ¡°Hello, everyone,¡± Liu Hai waved his hand and said. Another wave of cheers erupted. Liu Hai had countless fans among themon folk and was extremely popr; it was just that Liu Hai never participated in livestreams or any activities. This was the first time he was live-streaming. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± In the stands, Yang Qingshuo couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Master is usually like a lion or a tiger in front of us. He feels like a big fuzzy cat today and even knows to wave his hand obediently.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve recorded your words. I¡¯ll let Master listen to themter,¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°The nerve of you to dare say that Master is like a big fuzzy cat.¡± ¡°There¡¯s really some resemnce.¡± Li Miaomiao stared at Liu Hai on thementary tform. Liu Hai had a steadfast expression, framed by his thick facial hair. When he red, he was like a tiger or a lion with terrifying might! However, he now resembled a big fuzzy cat smiling at the audience. ¡°Heard that? Even Sister-inw says so,¡± Yang Qingshuo immediately said. ¡°Forget it then. I won¡¯t tell Master.¡± Heng Fang watched carefully. ¡°To be honest, Master does look like a Lucky Cat while sitting there waving.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°Master and Senior Lei Yunfang don¡¯t have to participate in the preliminaries, so they can be guests. They will be participating in the mainpetitionter¡­ They won¡¯t be sitting here on thementary tform when that happens.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s very possible that this is the only time they¡¯ll be on thementary tform during the Firestarter Cup¡¯s events?¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°If he¡¯s eliminated early, he might find himself sitting on thementary tform again,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Eliminated early?¡± Xu Jingming and the others looked at Li Miaomiao. ¡°For example, if Liu Hai and Senior Lei Yunfang encounter each other early, won¡¯t one side be eliminated?¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°You have a point,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°But ording to the tournament rules, the probability of them meeting each other before the finals is very low. We will probably meet one of them even earlier.¡± ¡°Then, we¡¯ll eliminate them!¡± Li Miaomiao clenched her fists. ¡°As a substitute member, I believe in the strength of our team.¡± On thementary tform, Liu Xin introduced, ¡°As for this person, he¡¯s Teacher Lei Yunfang, ranked fifth on the Cosmos Ranking.¡± Lei Yunfang had a scar on his face, and he had a cold expression. He was a little thin, and he usually didn¡¯t smile. But on thementary tform, he forced a smile and waved his hand at the nine-hundred-million-strong audience. ¡°Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s smile is so fake,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to make him smile.¡± Heng Fang nodded. ¡°But at least he¡¯s trying his best to smile.¡± ¡°Remember to take a screenshot of his smile. This is a famous scene,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. On thementary tform, Liu Xin said enthusiastically, ¡°Teachers, it¡¯s rare for you to visit our livestream for the first time. Look, there are already 900 million viewers; how passionate is that? Do you have anything to say to us?¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to¡­¡± Liu Hai smiled and said, ¡°a team that will defeat my team at the Firestarter Cup.¡± Another earth-shattering cheer erupted. ¡°As for me, I¡¯m looking forward to fighting Brother Liu Hai in the Firestarter Cup,¡± Lei Yunfang said. Liu Hai also looked at Lei Yunfang, the fastest saber expert in the world. ¡°See you in thepetition,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Wow¡­ My blood is pumping even before the Firestarter Cup begins,¡± Liu Xin said excitedly. ¡°It¡¯s almost midnight of September 1. All the teams registering for the Firestarter Cup are about to head to the preparation area.¡± Meanwhile, Xu Jingming, Wang Yi, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan received a notification¡ª¡±The preliminaries are about to begin. Please proceed to thebat space.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming got up, and the other four got up. ¡°All the best, son,¡± Mrs. Xu cheered. ¡°All the best, Dad.¡± Yang Qingshuo¡¯s son cheered. ¡°Hubby, you¡¯re the most handsome!¡± Heng Fang¡¯s wife shouted. ¡°All the best, Daddy!¡± Three girls looked at Liu Chongyuan in admiration. ¡°Mom, you¡¯re the world champion!¡± A girl looked at Wang Yi and shouted happily. ¡°Team Pearwood¡ªinvincible!¡± Li Miaomiao cheered. Xu Jingming and the others headed to thebat space amidst the cheers of their rtives and friends. ****** Whoosh. In thebat space, in the preparation area of the Firestarter Cup. ¡°There are so many people.¡± Xu Jingming and the others appeared out of thin air and saw a dense crowd. ¡°A total of 821 teams registered this time, and most Divine experts participated,¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°I heard that on thest day of the registration, many Divine experts live-streamed to gather teammates! Nobody cared as long as the other party was a Divine and could make do to form a team.¡± ¡°It¡¯s easy for us to invite teammates because we are strong enough and know many experts,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°Many civilian experts don¡¯t have many friends; it¡¯s even possible that they only broke through to Divine in thest two days! Their strength is also at the bottom of the Divine rankings, so they don¡¯t know many other Divines¡­ If they want to recruit teammates, they can only do so publicly. It¡¯s very normal for five unfamiliar Divines to form a ragtag team and join in on the fun.¡± ¡°It¡¯s indeed difficult for civilian contestants in the early stages.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°But with a poption of more than a billion, their numbers among Divines will keep increasing.¡± ¡°There are nearly 5,000 Divine experts now¡ªI¡¯ve done a rough count,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°There are less than 2,000 people like you and me who have professional training. The others are all civilian diators. In other words¡­ more than half of the Divine diators are now civilian diators!¡± ¡°There were very few professional diators in the past,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°In the past 30 years, there were only about 300 men and women on the national team.¡± ¡°Master, Master!¡± A shout suddenly sounded from afar as a handsome youth ran over. ¡°Huh?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him carefully. ¡°Fatty, you¡¯ve be thin?¡± A handsome youth ran over and said excitedly, ¡°Master, I¡¯ve practiced Shadow Leopard Evolution, and it has especially good weight-loss effects. Look, I¡¯m much more handsome, right? Many of our female ssmates from before have taken the initiative to woo me. Haha, they can keep dreaming! Now, I, Pang Yun, have the right to choose.¡± ¡°Let me do the introductions.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at his teammates. ¡°This is a disciple of mine from Binhai. This disciple of mine is a little fat andzy; he doesn¡¯t want to train his body and only uses a very light spear to learn spearmanship from me. I taught him in private for three years, and he learned 50% to 60% of my spearmanship.¡± ¡°He made the right choice,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°With the evolutionary method, the body can now naturally evolve to its limits. But for the basics of spearmanship¡­ It¡¯s difficult to get Xu Jingming to teach you spearmanship in a one-on-one manner these days.¡± ¡°Yeah, I lucked out! I reached Divine yesterday.¡± Pang Yun was delighted. ¡°I immediately unted it in the high school ss chat and thought of ways to recruit some Divine experts to form a team. Regardless, I¡¯m participating in China¡¯s first National Cup.¡± ¡°All the best, Pang Yun,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Master, I definitely won¡¯t make it through the preliminaries. However, all the best to you, Master.¡± Pang Yun clenched his fists. ¡°Even if you can¡¯t defeat Liu Hai and Master Lei Yunfang, you have toe in third.¡± ¡°Shut up. You call wishing me third ce a congrattion?¡± Xu Jingming kicked his ass, and Pang Yun ran off with a smile. ¡°Master, when I¡¯m eliminated, I¡¯ll definitely watch your livestream and tip you.¡± Pang Yun ran into the distance and joined his teammates. ¡°You taught him in one-on-one private tutoring sessions for three years?¡± Heng Fang was surprised. ¡°Your time is very precious, right? I remember that you didn¡¯t spend much time teaching your disciples at thebat center.¡± ¡°This was personally requested by Senior Brother Fang Xinglong,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Moreover, the annual private tutoring fee is seven digits.¡± The moment he finished speaking, the preparation space began to sound¡ª¡±The preliminaries are about to begin. Countdown: 10, 9, 8¡­¡± All the teams in the preparation space fell silent. The moment the countdown ended, all the teams disappeared and were sent to thebat area of the preliminaries. Chapter 57 - Synchronized Ranking

Chapter 57: Synchronized Ranking

Xu Jingming and the other four transformed into five streams of light thatnded in the wilderness. Huh??Xu Jingming looked ahead. In the vast wilderness, there was a massive alien army in the distance. ¡°Team Pearwood, you can be indefinitely provided with weapons and equipment in the preliminaries, but your stamina and injuries won¡¯t be replenished by the system before the preliminaries end. Please consider the allocation of your stamina.¡± A voice echoed in the ears of Xu Jingming and the others. ¡°In five minutes, the orc army up ahead willunch an attack! What you need to do ispletely wipe out the orc army.¡± ¡°The orc army has a total of 1,000 orc soldiers. The number of soldiers killed by all the participating teams will be announced simultaneously!¡± ¡°Killing all the orc soldiers is considered as wiping out the orc army.¡± ¡°Remember, only the 30 teams that finish the fastest will enter the mainpetition.¡± Xu Jingming and the others immediately started preparing their weapons and equipment. ¡°Five people against an army?¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°Thankfully, we have unlimited supplies of weapons and equipment. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t be able to carry so many arrows.¡± ¡°Consider the allocation of stamina,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Everyone has to wear armor; don¡¯t wear leather armor. I can see that¡­ many of the orc army¡¯s cavalry carry bows and arrows.¡± ¡°They are cavalry archers.¡± Yang Qingshuo nodded seriously. ¡°And there¡¯s heavy cavalry. What are those generals riding? What huge mounts!¡± Xu Jingming and the others carefully observed the orc army in the distance as they selected their equipment and weapons. The orcs had brown skin and ugly faces, and the army mostly consisted of foot soldiers! There were also snow wolf light cavalry with bows and arrows and the even more terrifying heavy cavalry. There were also a few generals that could be vaguely seen riding massive drakes. The orc army was also observing the five humans. The general had already begun giving instructions to his subordinates. ¡­ The number of viewers in China¡¯s official livestream exceeded 1 billion! It could be said that most people in China were watching China¡¯s official livestreamte at night. ¡°821 Divine teams,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°Every Divine team needs to wipe out an orc army. Only the 30 teams that finish the fastest will enter the mainpetition; they will have a chance to fight the team led by Teacher Liu Hai and Teacher Lei Yunfang.¡± ¡°This preliminaries¡¯ mechanism is quite interesting,¡± Liu Hai nodded and evaluated. ¡°The number of soldiers killed by all the participating teams is synchronized and publicized. This means that every team knows the number of kills the other teams have aplished. Even teams that are hiding their strength¡­ have to ensure that they are in the top 30!¡± ¡°A team that isn¡¯t in the top 30 needs to take greater risks and put their lives on the line. Otherwise, they will still be eliminated even if they wipe out the orc army.¡± Lei Yunfang nodded. ¡°Moreover, it looks like this orc army isn¡¯t easy to deal with.¡± ¡°Teachers, I can give some tidbits.¡± Liu Xin looked at the information in her hand and smiled. ¡°The orc army is designed to be at a difficulty that will wipe out most Divine teams, and the clearance rate will be controlled at about 10%.¡± ¡°10%?¡± Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang nodded slightly. ¡°If one takes risks to pursue speed, the clearance rate might decrease further,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°Of course, there will still be 30 passing teams! Please believe in the virtual world system¡¯s deduction abilities.¡± ¡°Alright, the orc army¡¯s attack has officially begun!¡± Liu Xin looked at the livestream behind her. ****** There was no cover in the wilderness. On one side was Xu Jingming andpany, while on the other side was the orc army. ¡°Countdown to the orc army¡¯s attack: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6¡­ 3, 2, 1!¡± The moment the countdown ended¡ª A general from the orc army in the distance pointed his sword at Xu Jingming and the others and issued an order in Orcish. Immediately, the orc foot soldiers charged over amidst a rumble. At the same time, the snow wolf light cavalry started moving. These light cavalry soldiers were divided into two groups as they carried out a pincer attack on Xu Jingming and the others. Whoosh! The snow wolf light cavalry on both sides raised their bows and shot out arrows simultaneously. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The arrows rained down! Xu Jingming and the other three finally experienced what it was like to suffer raining arrows. The moment those 300 arrows came falling from the sky, Xu Jingming and the others moved, unwilling to be live targets. Dozens of arrows alsonded in their area. ¡°Raise your shields.¡± Xu Jingming, Liu Chongyuan, Heng Fang, and Yang Qingshuo raised their shields,pletely blocking the area above them and protecting the entire team. There was a crackling sound as arrows struck their leg armor, producing nking sounds. ¡°Thankfully, they are ordinary arrows. If it were an armor-piercing arrow shot by a Divine sharpshooter, we would be in trouble,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°If all 300 cavalry archers wereparable to Divine sharpshooters, only Captain might be able to put up a fight. We¡¯d all be finished,¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°The foot soldiers will be on us in a while. Sister Yi, it¡¯s up to you then,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Wang Yi nodded. After suppressing them with three waves of arrows, the orc infantry finally arrived. The arrows in the distance also stopped; otherwise, firing another wave of arrows would implicate those foot soldiers. ¡°Iing!¡± Xu Jingming and Liu Chongyuan held two shields each and were in charge of protecting the team¡ªmainly Sharpshooter Wang Yi! There were too many orc soldiers, so it was more appropriate for the two of them to use shields simultaneously. Heng Fang held ance while Yang Qingshuo held a silver spear¡ªthe two of them were in charge of killing the nearby orc soldiers. Roar! These orc soldiers roared and charged over. Instantly, more than ten orc soldiers attacked simultaneously. Most of them stabbed out with spears! At the same time, they threw out chain hammers and axes, all of which crashed down on Xu Jingming and the others. Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming blocked with his two shields, and with a jolt, the orcs on the left staggered back while the orcs on the right fell. The two shields Liu Chongyuan held were evenrger, blocking a group of orc soldiers. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Wang Yi began to fire rapidly with her bow. She only drew the bow halfway before firing, shooting three arrows every time! Three arrows shot out simultaneously! In the blink of an eye, nine arrows had shot out! The most terrifying thing was that every arrow stabbed into the head of an orc soldier. Wang Yi was expressionless. Every time she drew arrows and shot, there was a rhythm to it. Only when the quiver emptied did she pause for a moment before retrieving another from the virtual world system. She spent the rest of her time shooting mercilessly. ¡°Sister Yi is amazing,¡± Yang Qingshuo shouted. ¡°Sister Yi, you¡¯re impressive,¡± Heng Fang said with a smile. He held hisnce, and Yang Qingshuo was in charge of killing some orc soldiers that wereing close due to their charge. As Wang Yi rapidly ughtered the soldiers with her bow and arrows, Heng Fang and Yang Qingshuo naturally found it much easier. Xu Jingming and Liu Chongyuan only needed to protect their teammates. Whoosh! Arge number of orc soldiers kept charging at Xu Jingming¡¯s team like waves,ing wave after wave! They wanted to wipe out Xu Jingming¡¯s teampletely. Team Pearwood was like a reef under the impact of huge waves, blocking the orcs¡¯ frenzied attacks. Xu Jingming looked up. The number of soldiers killed by all the teams was disyed high in the sky. 1st: Team Zhou Yi (Captain: Zhou Yi), Number of enemies killed: 205 2nd: Team Fairydance (Captain: Zhang Qing), Number of enemies killed: 183 ¡­ 5th: Team Pearwood (Captain: Xu Jingming), Number of enemies killed: 152 6th: Team Heavenly Note (Captain: Zhuang Ziyu), Number of enemies killed: 139 ¡­ 10th: Team Golden Roc (Captain: Tie Lianyun), Number of enemies killed: 123 11th: Team Shield & Ax (Captain Xiong Tianshan), Number of enemies killed: 122 ¡­ 19th: Team Urim (Captain: Fang Yu), Number of enemies killed: 98 ¡­ 33rd: Team White Horse (Captain: Zheng Bailong), Number of enemies killed: 69 ¡­ 821st: Team Happy (Captain: Pang Yun), Number of enemies killed: 12 The number of enemies killed by all the teams kept jumping in the sky, and the ranking of the teams kept changing. Most teams focused on the top 30. Chapter 58 - Pang Yuns Father

Chapter 58: Pang Yun¡¯s Father

Countless audience members were also paying attention to the rankings and the preliminaries¡¯ livestream. China¡¯s official livestream space was very wide, and 821 livestreams were disyed simultaneously. One of them was the ¡®main.¡¯ Only 33rd? Zheng Bailong, you¡¯re an expert in the second tier for f*ck¡¯s sake.?Cheng Zihao was reeling in anxiety.?The teammates I assigned you are also experts. We¡¯ve spent so much money, so you need to show that it was worth it. You have to be in the top 30¡ªno, you have to be in the top 28.?Cheng Zihao watched the changes in the ranking.?ording to thepetition rules, thest two will be fighting seeded teams No. 1 and No. 2. They will definitely be eliminated if they encounter Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang¡¯s teams. Top 28!?Cheng Zihao stared at the screen.?I¡¯ve thrown money at you, Zheng Bailong, so you have to give me results. Meanwhile, Cheng Zihao nced at Xu Jingming¡¯s team. A team that didn¡¯t spend much is now ranked fifth??Cheng Zihao felt ufortable. Money didn¡¯t seem to be that useful anymore. ¡­ ¡°All the best, Sister Yi!¡± Li Miaomiao zoomed in on the livestream and full-screened Team Pearwood¡¯s livestream. She could clearly see Xu Jingming and his team defending against the orc army. ¡°Sister Yi¡¯s archery is amazing,¡± Xiaozeng praised. ¡°She shoots out nine arrows in a blink of an eye, and they are all so urate! When will I ever be one-tenth as good as Sister Yi?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it when you catch up with me,¡± Sister Kong said with a smile. ¡°Cheng Zihao¡¯s Team White Dragon is now ranked 33rd. He¡¯s probably jumping with anxiety.¡± Li Miaomiao snorted softly. ¡°In terms of spending money, he can¡¯tpare with thoserge corporations. In terms of individual strength, there aren¡¯t any experts like Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, Zhou Yi, and Jingming¡ªwho can attract experts to join them. His Team White Dragon has no future.¡± ¡°Look, look. Xiaoqing¡¯s Team Fairydance is amazing.¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Ranked second now, Sister Zhang Qing¡¯s dual sword techniques are brilliant. She actually takes the initiative to shuttle between the orc army. Those orcs are unable to utilize their numerical advantage. Wherever Sister Zhang Qing goes, arge number of orcs copse.¡± ¡°So cool.¡± Sister Kong and Xiaozeng were dazzled. The main match shown on China¡¯s official livestream was Team Fairydance¡¯s. The battle sceneposed of five women from Team Fairydance was very beautiful. Among them were Sharpshooter Wang Nuan¡¯s wless arrows, Sun Yuting¡¯s shield and sword techniques, Yuan Yujiao¡¯s fierce and domineering dual shields, and Dai Xiaoqing¡¯s dual sabers dynamic maneuvers. Even more dazzling was Captain Zhang Qing; she was the perfect example of being capable of fighting a thousand single-handedly! She didn¡¯t need to coordinate with her teammates at all; she just charged into the orc army alone. Wherever she passed, waves of orcs copsed and died. ¡­ ¡°Teachers, what do you think of the swordsmanship of Team Fairydance¡¯s captain, Zhang Qing?¡± Liu Xin asked. ¡°Fairylike.¡± Liu Hai continued smiling. ¡°It¡¯s no wonder the Fairydance Group sponsored Zhang Qing. This girl¡¯s dual sword techniques are indeed filled with aesthetics. Moreover, Zhang Qing is number one in terms of sword techniques domestically.¡± ¡°Yes, her swordsmanship is quite good.¡± Lei Yunfang¡ªwho was used to being aloof¡ªnodded andmented, ¡°But she¡¯s already past 40. Brother Liu Hai, you call her a girl?¡± ¡°She was still a junior high student participating in a junior high martial artspetition when I first got to know her,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Is it wrong to call her a girl?¡± Lei Yunfang fell silent and shot a nce at Liu Hai. This old man was in his seventies! Professional diators were almost all juniors in front of him. ¡°A team with powerful sharpshooters now has the advantage,¡± Liu Hai continued his evaluation. ¡°But the situation will change in a while. The impact of the light cavalry will be even more ferocious than that of the foot soldiers. The heavy cavalry is covered in heavy armor, and they don¡¯t have their heads exposed. It will be very difficult for the archers to be of use. When that happens, it will be up to the other teammates.¡± ¡­ In the stands. ¡°Sigh, I lost.¡± The handsome youth, Pang Yun, returned to the stands unwillingly and walked to a middle-aged couple. ¡°Son, not bad.¡± The woman was beautiful and had an air of nobility. ¡°Of the 821 teams, your team isn¡¯t the first to be eliminated.¡± ¡°But my results are rankedst.¡± Pang Yun sat down and looked up at the ranking¡ª821st: Team Happy (Captain Pang Yun). Number of enemies killed: 22. This was his team¡¯s final result because all their members had died in battle. Pang Yun looked up and felt a little helpless. ¡°The orc army¡¯s charge was terrifying. All kinds of spears came stabbing at us from different angles, and even concealed weapons such as axes were thrown at us. It was tough defending even with our shields working together. I think it¡¯s not bad that we killed 22 of them. But look at Senior Zhang Qing and my master, Xu Jingming¡ªthey¡¯re all extremely rxed. The orc army¡¯s charge doesn¡¯t pose a threat to them at all.¡± With that said, Pang Yun tapped gently and zoomed in on the battle scene of Xu Jingming¡¯s team. Indeed, Xu Jingming was very rxed. He held two shields in his hands, and with a jolt of his two shields, tworge orcs stumbled back. Wang Yi was well-protected and could fire as many arrows as she wanted. ¡°Your master is very talented after all.¡± The middle-aged man nodded andmented, ¡°I think highly of his spearmanship. I never expected him to be quite good at shield techniques as well.¡± ¡°Dad, you made me practice spearmanship back then and specially asked me to learn spearmanship from Xu Jingming for three years. You even said that there was no need to train my body.¡± Pang Yun looked at the middle-aged man and chuckled. ¡°Dad, did you know something in advance?¡± The middle-aged man and the woman looked at each other. ¡°This kid¡­¡± The middle-aged man looked at his son and said calmly, ¡°You¡¯re not young anymore. Keep things to yourself and don¡¯t spread it.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Pang Yun nodded obediently. ¡°China is holding the Firestarter Cup, but so is the United States of America, the EU, Russia, and other countries,¡± the middle-aged man said. ¡°The countries only want to seize more hope.¡± Seize more hope??Pang Yun fell into thought. The woman beside him smiled and said, ¡°Son, just practice your spear. Your father and I are quite satisfied that you reached Divine in one month. Continue working hard in the future.¡± ¡°Alright,¡± Pang Yun replied immediately. ¡°Also¡­¡± The middle-aged man watched Team Pearwood and the scene of Xu Jingming using his shield technique to block the charge. In his vision, the scenes of Xu Jingming¡¯s battle slowed down by ten times. ¡°Your master is someone worth befriending. Interact with him more if possible.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Pang Yun nodded obediently and looked at his father. ¡°Dad, what did you notice?¡± The middle-aged man nced at his son, and out of exasperation, he didn¡¯t say a word. ¡­ Life Evolution Bureau. ¡°China¡¯s official livestream has a viewership of 1.028 billion. It¡¯s almost at the maximum possible number with some fluctuations,¡± the secretary reported. Director Zhou sat there and watched the scene in front of him. With more than a billion viewers, the system quickly locked onto some key figures; they were all figures that China focused on. Only one person wasbeled with a purple glow. ¡°Huh?¡± Director Zhou smiled when he saw this. ¡°How rare to have Little Pang watch the Firestarter Cup.¡± ¡°Mr. Pang now spends an average of 22 hours a day in the virtual world. He works very hard,¡± the secretary said, ¡°but don¡¯t worry about his health.¡± ¡°Even if he doesn¡¯t have to worry about his health, he still needs to rx his mind,¡± Director Zhou said. He immediately tapped the screen and contacted another friend. An elder appeared on the screen. ¡°Brother Fang, has Little Pang been spending 22 hours a day in the virtual world?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°Won¡¯t he tire out?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve also persuaded him, but he refuses to listen,¡± Fang said. ¡°He said that this is the most critical moment, and we have to seize every second.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°In short, we have to ensure that his body is in its most healthy state.¡± ¡°Definitely.¡± Fang nodded and said, ¡°Little Pang¡¯s side is one path. The martial arts experts you¡¯re in charge of are the more important path¡ªan endless path! I hope that more genius experts will appear in the Firestarter Cup.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s work hard together.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s work hard together.¡± Fang smiled. Chapter 59 - High Talent in Shield Techniques

Chapter 59: High Talent in Shield Techniques

In the wilderness. Large numbers of orcs copsed before turning ethereal and dissipating. These orc foot soldiers decreased in number, but none of them showed any fear; they roared and charged until thest orc copsed. ¡°None of the orc foot soldiers fled.¡± Xu Jingming and the others were a little surprised. ¡°It should be set by the rules of the virtual world,¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°If these orc foot soldiers flee in all directions, it will be somewhat troublesome to wipe out all the enemies with just the five of us.¡± ¡°Be careful. The light cavalry is preparing their charge,¡± Wang Yi reminded. ¡°A cavalry charge is much more terrifying than an infantry charge,¡± Xu Jingming warned his team as he carefully observed. The 300-strong snow wolf light cavalry gathered together and shot arrows from afar. After Xu Jingming and the others raised their shields to block the arrows, these light cavalry troops retracted their bows and arrows and picked up the spears on the snow wolf¡¯s back. Every snow wolf light cavalry soldier now held a spear and started charging at high speeds. Rumble! The cavalry charged forward with spears pointing out like trees! ¡°How fast. We can¡¯t even escape.¡± Yang Qingshuo was rmed. ¡°I¡¯ll hold the front.¡± Xu Jingming held his two shields and stood in front of the team. Liu Chongyuan, Yang Qingshuo, and Heng Fang fanned out behind him to protect Wang Yi. Swish! Swish! Swish! Wang Yi started firing. Faced with the light cavalry running at high speeds, she also shot out one arrow at a time instead of the previous ¡®three arrows with each shot!¡¯ Every arrow she shot caused orc cavalrymen to fall from the snow wolves, but these snow wolves were very agile and jumped to avoid the fallen soldiers. These fallen soldiers quickly turned ethereal and dissipated. When they were close to 50 meters, Heng Fang threw out the short spears in his hand. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Short spears tore through the air and easily prated the bodies of the orc cavalry. Sometimes, they even prated two orcs in session. But after throwing out six short spears, the snow wolf light cavalry arrived in front of him. Boom! Xu Jingming guarded the front like a reef. The snow wolf light cavalry¡¯s charge crashed into Xu Jingming¡¯s dual shields, and they couldn¡¯t help but tumble and fall. My force-borrowing technique is still inferior to Master¡¯s.?Xu Jingming held his dual shields, tilted them, and did some slight footwork. Anything that came close to Xu Jingming would definitely hit his shield¡ªthe snow wolf that mmed into him would be sent flying! However, he could only block a portion of them. Even being at the forefront, he could only ward off 60% of the pressure. Liu Chongyuan, Heng Fang, and Yang Qingshuo also needed to aid in the defense. Although I have to hone my footwork and shield techniques, I have to leave some soldiers for my teammates.?Xu Jingming was the most rxed. If he unleashed his fullbat strength and held his spear, he could wipe out the entire orc army alone. But there was no need¡ªhis goal was to be stronger! He wanted to be on the Cosmos Ranking! He wanted to fight Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, and Zhou Yi in the future! He had to seize every moment to hone himself and be stronger. I have to improve myself as soon as possible. Master and Senior Lei Yunfang are still a huge gap ahead of me.?Xu Jingming knew this very well. Under the charge of the snow wolf light cavalry, he tried his best to ward them off with his footwork and shield techniques. Time passed¡­ The team rankings in the sky were also changing. Sharpshooters are losing their usefulness.?In the livestream stands, Cheng Zihao was a little nervous.?Zheng Bailong¡¯s closebat strength is showing. My Team White Dragon is already ranked 28th. In the stands, the silver-haired youth from the Golden Roc Group was also watching. He nodded slightly.?Tie Lianyun is indeed strong. Zhao Fan and Zhang Feng, the two genius contestants I selected, have also done very well. Their ranking has rapidly increased, and they are already seventh! Only this sharpshooter, Sun Li, is a burden. If we had seeded in inviting Wang Yi, my team would be much stronger. Huh??The silver-haired youth frowned slightly.?Wang Yi is the only one in her that¡¯s impressive. Why is their team ranked one ce higher than my Team Golden Roc¡ªat sixth ce? Even her team¡¯s results are better than Zhuang Ziyu¡¯s? Wang Yi¡¯s team only has Wang Yi, and Zhuang Ziyu¡¯s Team Heavenly Note has the help of Yu Cheng, Zhang Qian, Wu Sai, and the other experts! Team Heavenly Note is clearly stronger.?The silver-haired youth was a little puzzled as he zoomed in on Xu Jingming¡¯s team and Zhuang Ziyu¡¯s team. Upon closer inspection, he saw the difference. What¡¯s going on??The silver-haired youth frowned.?Xu Jingming is blocking the charge of the snow wolf light cavalry alone. As for Team Heavenly Note, Yu Cheng and Wu Sai are holding dual shields at the front. Is their dual efforts onlyparable to Xu Jingming¡¯s? Xu Jingming is that good with a shield? I don¡¯t get it.?The silver-haired youth felt a headache. Is there no public ranking that has some credibility? The experts in the second tier are actually inferior to those in the third tier. Even if a corporation wants to spend money, we don¡¯t know who to contract! Xu Jingming was in the third tier, and Yu Cheng was in the second! Wu Sai was also recognized as having third-tier strength. Yet, the Yu Cheng-Wu Sai duo was on par with Xu Jingming when it came to fending off the light cavalry¡¯s charge? ¡­ Time passed. The 300 light cavalry troops were fearless; they charged forward time and time again! After finishing the charge, they regrouped and charged forward again until thest light cavalry soldier died. ¡°Old Xu, you have to leave more orcs for us. The pressure on us isn¡¯t high enough,¡± Heng Fang said with a smile. ¡°Conserve your stamina. The five generals and the heavy cavalry are the biggest threat,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You¡¯ll be under enough pressureter!¡± ¡°We still have to pay attention to the team¡¯s ranking,¡± Wang Yi said. Xu Jingming looked up at the team ranking and said, ¡°We just need to make sure we¡¯re in the top 20. Nothing else matters much.¡± Teams that ced 29th and 30th¡­ would encounter Lei Yunfang and Liu Hai¡¯s teams in the first round¡ªthey would suffer the most. Xu Jingming also believed that his team wasn¡¯t sufficiently prepared and didn¡¯t want to encounter his master and the others too early. ¡°Iing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s thest wave.¡± Xu Jingming and the others stared intently as the orc army generals and heavy cavalry in the distance only started charging in an orderly fashion after the light cavalry died. Boom! Boom! The mounts of the orc¡¯s heavy cavalry were simr to rhinoceroses¡ªthey werepletely armored! These orcs even had helmets on their heads. Under the high-speed charge of the nearly 100-strong heavy cavalry, it was like a flood of steel. This scene made Liu Chongyuan, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Wang Yi¡¯s hearts tremble. ¡°Captain, it¡¯s better if you fend off most of them.¡± Liu Chongyuan was a little uneasy. ¡°I¡¯m not confident.¡± ¡°Borrow their force. Don¡¯t foolishly fight it all head-on,¡± Xu Jingming said. At this moment, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, Liu Chongyuan, and Wang Yi felt much more at ease with their captain in front of them. Swish! Swish! Swish! Wang Yi tried firing three arrows, but the arrows bounced off the heavy cavalry¡¯s armor. ¡°We have to use armor-piercing arrows, and we have to find their weak spots,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°I¡¯ll be counting on you.¡± As Wang Yi spoke, she took out an arrow. The arrowhead was clearly muchrger, and she fully drew the bow. Wang Yi stared at the charging orc heavy cavalry and only released the arrow after some preparation! The arrow tore through the air and urately prated an orc¡¯s helmet and visor. Blood sttered out of the visor, and the heavy-armored orc fell off his mount, causing a little chaos. Wang Yi only shot out two armor-piercing arrows and killed two heavy cavalrymen before the orc cavalry arrived in front of them. ¡°Be careful. We mustn¡¯t crumble,¡± Liu Chongyuan shouted. ¡°Pfft.¡± Heng Fang¡¯snce stabbed like lightning into a heavy cavalry orc¡¯s helm. Xu Jingming held his dual shields and stood at the forefront, borrowing the force of the impact and asionally erupting with strength. The entire heavy cavalry toon fell into chaos from his impact. Xu Jingming shouted, ¡°The terrifying thing about heavy cavalry is their charge, but we have to be careful of those five generals.¡± The five generals riding drakes had different weapons. Some held swords, some held sabers, and some had axes. All of them had extraordinary might and were following at the back of the heavy cavalry, about to charge over. Nearly 100 heavy cavalry troops finally charged past the team, and more than 20 heavy cavalry troops died in battle. At this moment, the five generals had fanned out around Xu Jingming¡¯s team just as they were feeling most exhausted. They then charged over on their drakes. Bang! Bang! Xu Jingming¡¯s dual shields only made the two drakes stumble to the side, while the attacks of the other three generalsnded on Wang Yi and the others. ¡°Captain, we also need training,¡± Wang Yi said in the team chat. ¡°You just need to ensure that the team is in the top 20.¡± ¡°Brother Xu, watch us,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°This is only the preliminaries,¡± Heng Fang said. Xu Jingming also understood that everyone wanted to showcase their strength. ¡°Alright,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡­ About ten minutester, Liu Chongyuan and Heng Fang were still barely standing. Wang Yi and Yang Qingshuo had died in battle. ¡°Had fun?¡± Xu Jingming looked at his teammates. ¡°We had a great time.¡± Heng Fang and Liu Chongyuan looked at each other and smiled. There¡¯s only one general left.?Xu Jingming turned to look at the general with the sword, who rode a drake and began his final lonesome charge. ¡°Leave thest one to me.¡± Xu Jingming walked forward. The orc general roared, and the drake charged forward ferociously. Xu Jingming ducked, and the drake missed. Whoosh. The orc general brandished his broadsword, producing a huge arc that sliced at Xu Jingming. Boom. Xu Jingming took a step forward and exerted force with the shield in his right hand. The moment the shield collided with the sword, it forcefully suppressed the sword and mmed it into the orc general¡¯s chest, causing the orc general wearing heavy armor to fly up and fall off the drake¡¯s back involuntarily. Xu Jingming charged over and stomped his foot! Eight Extremities, Stomp! Bang! He stomped on the orc general¡¯s helm, causing it to deform and spurt blood. The orc general turned ethereal and disappeared. The orc army was destroyed! Xu Jingming looked back at the sorry-looking Liu Chongyuan and Heng Fang. The three of them looked up at their rankings and smiled. Whoosh. The three disappeared and left the wilderness. ¡­ ¡°The might of this shield strike?¡± In China¡¯s official livestream, Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang were slightly surprised as they looked at each other. The might of an orc general¡¯s broadsword swing was very strong, yet Xu Jingming¡¯s shield sent the orc general flying¡ªit was a little too powerful. ¡°Has Jingming broken through?¡± Lei Yunfang approached Liu Hai and asked softly. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Liu Hai shook his head. ¡°Teachers, what are you talking about? Can you share it with us?¡± Liu Xin asked with a smile when she saw this. Liu Hai smiled and said, ¡°We¡¯re talking about Xu Jingming. When he was fighting the orc army, his shield techniques were very impressive. Old Lei told me that¡­ Xu Jingming is very talented in shield techniques.¡± Lei Yunfang blinked.?Look at you¡ªdon¡¯t you even blush when making up lies on the official livestream? Chapter 60 - Liu Hais Elderly Team

Chapter 60: Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team

Xu Jingming and the others appeared in the stands. ¡°Sharpshooters are indeed at a disadvantage in the face of arge-scale charge and meleebat from heavy-armored warriors.¡± Wang Yi was still reminiscing about the battle. ¡°It¡¯s no wonder Zhou Yi hasn¡¯t cleared the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third floor.¡± ¡°The Cosmos Tower tigers¡¯ encirclement is much more terrifying than the orc army,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Although we fooled around towards the end, our ranking is still quite good,¡± Yang Qingshuo said with a smile. Xu Jingming, Heng Fang, Liu Chongyuan, Yang Qingshuo, and Wang Yi looked at the rankings disyed in the livestream. 1st: Team Zhou Yi (Captain: Zhou Yi), Number of enemies killed: 1,000 2nd: Team Fairydance (Captain: Zhang Qing), Number of enemies killed: 1,000 3rd: Team Cloud Mountain (Captain: Huo Qingshan), Number of enemies killed: 1,000 4th: Team Golden Roc (Captain: Tie Lianyun), Number of enemies killed: 100 5th: Team Urim (Captain: Fang Yu), Number of enemies killed: 1,000 6th: Team Shield & Ax (Captain Xiong Tianshan), Number of enemies killed: 1,000 7th: Team Heavenly Note (Captain: Zhuang Ziyu), Number of enemies killed: 1,000 8th: Team Three Mice (Captain: Feng Baiyu), Number of enemies killed: 1,000 9th: Team Pearwood (Captain: Xu Jingming), Number of enemies killed: 1,000 11th: Team Pure Sword (Captain: Qin Ge), Number of enemies killed: 1,000 12th: Team Frost Song (Captain: Gu Chong), Number of enemies killed: 1,000 ¡­ 25th: Team White Dragon (Captain: Zheng Bailong), Number of enemies killed: 998 ¡­ 821st: Team Happy (Captain: Pang Yun), Number of enemies killed: 22 ¡°It¡¯s not bad to be ranked ninth,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°During thest wave, we didn¡¯t cooperate much. We were mostly honing ourselves.¡± Xu Jingming and the others met up with their rtives and friends. ¡°As a substitute member, I¡¯m very happy to enter the mainpetition.¡± Li Miaomiao took the initiative to wee them and smiled happily. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard, all five of you. We have already achieved our goal for the preliminaries. We will be preparing for the mainpetition next.¡± Heng Fang nodded and said, ¡°In the first round of the mainpetition, Master Liu Hai and Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s teams are Team 1 and Team 2. The top 30 selected for the preliminaries are Teams 3 to 32. Thepetition rule is: the first will fight thest¡ªTeam 1 versus Team 32, Team 2 versus Team 31, Team 3 versus Team 30¡­ Everyone will proceed in sequence until Team 16 versus Team 17.¡± ¡°To have the first ones fight thest ones is to ensure that strong teams can enter the next round.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and said, ¡°Otherwise, if Master Liu Hai and Senior Lei Yunfang were to fight right from the beginning, the attractiveness of the entire mid andte stages of thepetition would decrease!¡± ¡°At the very least, they have to let more teams fight Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang¡¯s teams,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°Mom.¡± Xu Jingming walked close to where his mother was. ¡°Where¡¯s Dad?¡± ¡°Your father is being all mysterious; I don¡¯t know where he is either.¡± Mrs. Xu shook her head and smiled. ¡°Son, your match was really beautiful! I watched carefully from the beginning to the end. You used your shield really well; the orc army failed to injure you. Even your master¡ªLiu Hai¡ªand Senior Lei Yunfang praised you for your shield talent while onstage.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Praised my shield talent?¡± His spearmanship talent was higher, having reached Lv. 3. He still needed to practice his shield. ¡°Grandson.¡± Grandpa Xu ran over and gave him a thumbs-up. ¡°Nice job.¡± Grandpa Xu approached and whispered, ¡°Grandson, if I¡¯m not wrong, did you make a breakthrough?¡± Xu Jingming looked at his grandfather in surprise. ¡°Your shield blocked the attacks beautifully. No matter how the orc army attacked, it didn¡¯t threaten you. I¡¯ve seen several teams ranked ahead of you, but your shield feels like it can be ranked first,¡± Grandpa Xu said. ¡°Trust my judgment; I can tell the slightest difference.¡± Grandpa Xu was extremely confident. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly.?Grandpa is really impressive. I don¡¯t have any advantage in shield techniquespared to others, but after I reached the Be Fire realm, my body¡¯s reaction speed became much faster despite deliberately holding back my strength and speed. The strikes that others found dangerous and terrifying appeared like slow motion to him! He was also honing his shield techniques and working hard to use all kinds of techniques, so he naturally appeared much more staid than the others. ¡°Thepetition is over,¡± Mrs. Xu said. Xu Jingming looked up. Yes, thepetition was over¡ªa total of 58 teams passed, and only one member remained for thest few teams. The other teams were wiped out by the orc army. ¡°Thepetition is already over. Why isn¡¯t your father here yet?¡± As Mrs. Xu grumbled, Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up. He saw Xu Hong appear in the stands in the distance while walking over to his family and friends with a smile. ¡°Dad.¡± Xu Jingming stepped forward. ¡°Not bad.¡± Xu Hong nodded in approval. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you formed a middle-aged and elderly team with Old Dai and the others?¡± Mrs. Xu asked. ¡°Why didn¡¯t I see your match despite scanning through the 821 teams? When I asked you about the team¡¯s name previously, you refrained from giving me an answer and said that I would know after thepetition. However, I didn¡¯t see youpete today!¡± ¡°There.¡± Xu Hong looked up at the podium. On thementary tform in the livestream, Liu Xin said, ¡°The preliminaries havee to an end. Congrattions to these 58 teams for killing the orc army. Although teams ranked lower than 30 are unable to participate in the mainpetition, being able to kill an entire orc army with five people proves your strength. Oh¡­ The first 30 teams have been confirmed. The first round of the Firestarter Cup¡¯s mainpetition has been confirmed.¡± ¡°Please take a look at this battle schedule. The first round of the Firestarter Cup¡¯s mainpetition will begin at midnight on September 2. Our official livestream will continue broadcasting until 8 a.m.¡± ¡°September 2, 0:00: First match: Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team vs. Team Changnan.¡± ¡°List of Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team members: Liu Hai, Tian Yiqu, Xu Hong, Dai Tongda, Zhou Fan; substitute member: Qiu Yong.¡± ¡°List of Team Changnan members: Liu Bo, Lei Chong¡­¡± ¡°September 2, 0:30: Second match¡­¡± ¡­ The detailed battle schedule allowed for a match every 30 minutes. The 16 matchessted 8 hours. ¡°Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team?¡± Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, Mrs. Xu, Grandpa Xu, Wang Yi, Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, Liu Chongyuan, and the other rtives and friends around looked at the name list. ¡°Captain said that,¡± Xu Hong wore a helpless expression and sighed, ¡°in order to avoid causing unnecessary discussion, he got us to keep it a secret before the official announcement. We had to keep a low profile.¡± ¡°Dad, how did you form a team with Master?¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°After sending you to the national team, I naturally kept in touch with your master and got to know him better,¡± Xu Hong said. ¡°Didn¡¯t your mastere to Mingyue City before? Old Dai and I had also entertained him for a few days. He requested me and Old Dai to team up with him, so we naturally joined him.¡± Liu Xin looked at the name list and couldn¡¯t help saying, ¡°Teacher Liu Hai, why did you create an elderly team for your team?¡± ¡°Haha, our team isn¡¯t young,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°The youngest is Tian Yiqu, who¡¯s 55 this year. Oh right, I¡¯ll introduce them in detail. Brother Zhou Fan is a little older than me; he¡¯s Zhou Yi¡¯s father, and he¡¯s 88 this year! Xu Hong is Xu Jingming¡¯s father, Dai Tongda is Dai Xiaoqing¡¯s father, and Tian Yiqu is Tian Xiao¡¯s father. The substitute, Qiu Yong, is my inw.¡± Liu Hai smiled brilliantly as he introduced his team members. The corners of Lei Yunfang¡¯s eyes twitched slightly.?The team members I chose can¡¯tpare to Liu Hai¡¯s. ¡°Zhou Yi¡¯s father, Xu Jingming¡¯s father, Dai Xiaoqing¡¯s father, and Tian Xiao¡¯s father?¡± Liu Xin was surprised. ¡°Zhou Yi, Xu Jingming, Dai Xiaoqing, and Tian Xiao have all entered the mainpetition.¡± ¡°The apple doesn¡¯t fall far from the tree,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll also say this to all the teams that have entered the mainpetition. If you want to fight me, you have to defeat these old guys first. These few guys of mine aren¡¯t easy to deal with!¡± Chapter 61 - Xu Hongs First Battle

Chapter 61: Xu Hong¡¯s First Battle

On the third floor of Cosmos Tower, in the rainforest. Vines grew wantonly in the dark and moist rainforest. Xu Jingming held his dual shields and ran through the forest like a phantom. As for the massive tigers, they were equally fast and agile as they roared and pounced at the human, cooperating very naturally. Bang! As Xu Jingming dodged, he smashed his shield into the head of a fierce tiger, causing it to stumble and tumble before getting up. Be like fire. With a thought, my body will unleash its might. The shield techniques Master taught me are more about control, utilizing the enemy like a chess piece. That works well with the Be Water realm,?Xu Jingming thought.?I¡¯m different from Master. Although I¡¯ve reached Lv. 3 and have broken through in my evolutionary method, my body is like lightning and fire. I can unleash it with a single thought. Therefore, my spearmanship, shield techniques, and footwork should be something that suits my style. My shield technique shouldn¡¯t be about control but a rampage¡ªan ultimate rampage! Rampage!?Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned faintly red as he charged forward. A single strike from his shield sent arge tiger flying, and a poke from the edge of the shield caused the tiger to spew blood and suffer heavy injuries. It was obvious that after his evolutionary method broke through, his physique wasn¡¯t inferior to theserge tigers, and he had the advantage in techniques. As long as the tiger king didn¡¯t make a move, the tigers were good sparring partners. Eight Extremities, Tiger Pounce!?Xu Jingming directed strength to his feet and took two steps forward, his entire body turning into a blur. His shields were like two huge tiger ws that collided head-on with the tiger. Bang!!! Xu Jingming stood in his spot despite mming into therge tiger with his dual shields. His feet sank until the ground reached his knees, but therge tiger was sent flying. After falling, blood foamed from its nose and mouth, and it convulsed slightly before turning still. The force delivered by the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce is quite smooth, but the force delivered by other moves is a little awkward.?Xu Jingming looked at his personalbat strength interface; his shield techniques and footwork remained at Lv. 2 99%. It was obvious that the virtual world¡¯s system had determined that his shield technique hadn¡¯t reached Lv. 3. Lv. 3 spearmanship is about unleashing force at will, and every move and stance is executed smoothly. But for shield techniques¡­ only one move can barely be considered smooth,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?I still have to practice more. If my shield technique can achieve a breakthrough, my control over my body will be even more perfect.?Xu Jingming understood this and continued fighting the tigers. The massive tigers surrounded the human as they attacked him with their full strength. ****** In the morning, in the courtyard of his house. Xu Jingming practiced Heavenly Python Evolution in the courtyard. He practiced it three times a day in reality, and each time, he only needed to practice at least one hour apart. It was still very easy. Whoosh. After practicing once, Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body turned red as steam rose from him. His lifeblood boiled, and his muscles and bones trembled. His body naturally emitted heat waves as they surged around him. Li Miaomiao ate some buns while her eyes were peeled to a screen. She couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Jingming, your entire body is red from practicing the evolutionary method. I can feel the heat waves even from a few meters away. Nothing happens when I practice the evolutionary method.¡± ¡°There will be something when you reach Advanced with the evolutionary method,¡± Xu Jingming said. He felt as if there was a huge furnace in his body, and the surging heat affected his entire body at a deeper level. ¡°I¡¯m only at the Beginner level of the evolutionary method; I¡¯m still far from it.¡± Li Miaomiao sighed. ¡°Oh right! For the Firestarter Cup¡¯s mainpetition, the opponent we will be facing in the first round is Team 22, Team Thousand Sails. Have you read the information on their team? What do you think?¡± ¡°In Team Thousand Sails, only Hao Fan was a national team member back then. The other team members are civilian contestants, and they don¡¯t even have an archer,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s very rare for such a team to be ranked at number 22.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Their team is very outstanding, and those civilian contestants are gems,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°but they aren¡¯t a threat to us.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good,¡± Li Miaomiao replied. ¡­ In a rural courtyard. ¡°Bro, the mainpetition will begin tonight,¡± a stocky young man said. ¡°Our opponent is Team Pearwood. Can we win?¡± ¡°Qianyun.¡± A middle-aged man who looked like an old farmer smiled and said, ¡°Apetition isn¡¯t just about winning. You have to discover your shorings and make yourself stronger! It¡¯s only been a month or so since the virtual world¡¯sunch. Professional diators like Xu Jingming and me still have the advantage, but in the future, talented people like you will have a broader future.¡± ¡°Brother, you were the world¡¯s top eight. You¡¯re also talented,¡± the young man said. ¡°Haha, you¡¯re more talented than me,¡± Hao Fan said with a smile. ¡°Regardless, I have to admit that Team Pearwood has Wang Yi¡ªone of the top three sharpshooters in the country¡ªas well as Xu Jingming, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan protecting her¡­ This team is stronger than ours overall. Enjoy thepetition with the mindset of learning and the mindset of discovering your shorings.¡± ¡°The nextpetition will be when you send waves through the country and the world.¡± Hao Fan looked at his younger brother in anticipation. After he retired, he returned to his hometown and started taking in disciples to teach. Of the disciples in his hometown, his younger brother, Hao Qianyun, had the most potential. He had more potential than a former national athlete like him. ¡°Okay.¡± Hao Qianyun nodded. ****** The Firestarter Cup¡¯s mainpetition was held at midnight on September 2. There was a host and two guests in the official livestream. ¡°The opening battle of the Firestarter Cup will be between Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team and Team Changnan,¡± Liu Xin said with a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s interview the two teams first.¡± The six members of Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team and the six members of Team Changnan stood on each side. ¡°Let¡¯s talk to Teacher Liu Hai¡¯s team first.¡± Liu Xin walked to the side and asked with a smile, ¡°Teacher Liu Hai, do you have anything to say to your opponent?¡± Liu Hai smiled at his fivepanions. Dai Tongda¡ªwho had a braid¡ªwas the best-looking. He smiled and said, ¡°Team Changnan, we won¡¯t go easy on you! If you want to fight Master Liu Hai, you have to defeat the four of us first.¡± ¡°You have to respect the elderly and love the young,¡± the oldest Zhou Fan chuckled. ¡°The best way to show respect is to wipe you out,¡± Liu Bo, the bald captain of Team Changnan, said. ¡­ Momentster, on the snowy battlefield. ¡°Stop firing. Stop firing.¡± Liu Bo¡¯s body was covered in blood as he shouted immediately, ¡°Can you give me a one-on-one chance?¡± His four teammates had been killed, leaving him alone. ¡°Old Zhou, your archery is extraordinary. You can definitelypare with the top ten sharpshooters,¡± Dai Tongda said with a smile. The old man holding the bow and arrow, Zhou Fan,ughed heartily and said, ¡°I was the one who taught Zhou Yi how to fire quickly!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you a one-on-one chance,¡± the stocky and rather fierce Xu Hong said. He was much more muscr and heavier than his son, Xu Jingming. ¡°Alright!¡± Liu Bo became more ferocious as he charged forward and thought to himself,?No matter what, I have to kill at least one! Otherwise, it will be terrible if I don¡¯t get a single kill. Liu Bo ran in the snow with his two axes, and every step he took caused the snow on the ground to tremble. ¡°Die.¡± Liu Bo charged at Xu Hong. He was a little emotional. Finally, he didn¡¯t have to consider the terrifying arrows! Roar! Xu Hong roared, and his eyes were like those of a tiger. The Ferocious Tiger Evolution he had cultivated allowed him to unleash terrifying strength in two steps. He struck out with his shield¡ªa move he had practiced for 40 years! He had focused on this move his entire life! Compared to Xu Jingming, Xu Hong¡¯s moves were purer and more direct. They even contained Xu Hong¡¯s will. Nobody can block my pounce! Even if the sky copsed, it would happen after a single pounce! Eight Extremities! Tiger Pounce! Bang!!! Under the shield¡¯s impact, Liu Bo felt a terrifying force pass through his axes as he couldn¡¯t help flying backward. Swish! A flying dagger stabbed through Liu Bo¡¯s neck while he was in flight. Dai Tongda held a flying dagger in his hand and smiled. ¡°Kid, I¡¯ll tell you something: Don¡¯t trust your opponent during apetition.¡± All members of Team Changnan were defeated! Chapter 62 - Eight Extremities Shield Technique

Chapter 62: Eight Extremities Shield Technique

Liu Hai¡¯s team won. ¡°Beautiful!¡± ¡°Nicely done!¡± The crowds cheered. Mrs. Xu and Li Miaomiao were also happy, and Grandpa Xu was all smiles. Wang Yi, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan also felt admiration for the senior. Only Xu Jingming himself¡­ stared at the scene in front of him in a daze. When his father struck out with his dual shields, his entire body erupted with essence, energy, and spirit. His eyes were filled with fervor, and he was like a tiger in the flesh. With a pounce, the enemy was sent flying! Images shed across Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. When he was young, his father taught him the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce. His father loved this move and practiced Tiger Pounce day and night for 40 years. To his father, it was a move that had been integrated into his life. ¡°I get it,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. ¡°Jingming, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Miaomiao looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯m going to the martial arts arena to practice for a while. Get me when thepetition begins,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Ours is the 11th match, so you have about five hours. It¡¯s still early,¡± Li Miaomiao said immediately when she noticed the change in her boyfriend. Xu Jingming nodded and disappeared from the stands. ****** Xu Jing appeared in the martial arts arena in his personal space. Very few people chose to stay in the martial arts arena and forgo watching thepetition. I love spearmanship and every move and stance of it! ¡°I¡¯m obsessed with the speed of my spearmanship. I thrust my spear more than a thousand times a day. I remember that when my spearmanship reached 18 meters per second, I was so excited in the national team that I jumped for joy; I couldn¡¯t sleep the entire night,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. ¡°I even gave up on thebo aspect of spearmanship and pursued maximum speed. For this, I studied the anatomical diagrams of a body, the structure of the muscles, ligaments, and bones, and drew pictures of them. I studied my strength delivery using physics in a way I never did even for my exams. Finally, I created Shadowless Thrust! When I gave up thebo aspect of spearmanship and defense, my maximum speed for a thrust¡­ reached 25 meters per second! In the World Martial Arts Tournament, as long as I found an opportunity to use Shadowless Thrust, the enemy would definitely lose!¡± I love the Eight Extremities Fist. With the force delivery technique of Eight Extremities Iron Mountain, I created the ultimate move, Mountain Shattering.?Xu Jingming thought to himself,?I¡¯ve practiced Eight Extremities Poking Foot and my spearmanship since I was a child. I only love spearmanship when ites to weapons. In the virtual world, I mostly practice spearmanship. As for shield techniques??Xu Jingming recalled the past.?They were purely a tool. Master Liu Hai taught me, allowing me to control my body¡¯s strength better. It¡¯s a form of Taiji training. When I practice shield techniques, I do manage my entire body¡¯s strength more and more meticulously¡­ But from beginning to end, shield techniques were only tools for me. When have I ever loved shield techniques? Perhaps¡­ only at the moment when I unleash the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce using a shield technique,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. He recalled the first Divine battle, where he used his shield technique to unleash Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce and sent Sun Yuting flying. He felt delighted and euphoric then. This was because using this move gave him strong feelings; they were feelings that he had gained from practicing the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce since he was a child. Xu Jingming thought to himself,?Father didn¡¯t practice shield techniques much in the past; he only started practicing shield techniques after entering the virtual world. He used his dual shields to unleash the Eight Extremities! Everything was fluid. In fact, after I retired, I gradually integrated the Eight Extremities into my shield techniques. It¡¯s just that I didn¡¯t continue in the virtual world! I also love the Eight Extremities¡ªit is the first kungfu I¡¯ve practiced since I was a child. Eight Extremities Punch, Shoulder, Back, Fist, Palm¡­ There¡¯s nowhere I can¡¯t exert force,?Xu Jingming thought.?The shield techniques Master taught me are very brilliant; they borrow the force of the impact and are very good at controlling the enemy. I¡¯ve reached Lv. 2 99% from just practicing the basics, but a brilliant shield technique doesn¡¯t mean that it¡¯s suitable for me. No matter what shield technique it is, I have to love it from the bottom of my heart.?Xu Jingming came to a realization.?If I don¡¯t love it, how can my mind perfectly control every part of my body? I want to practice shield techniques¡ªEight Extremities Shield Technique! Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes burned as he tapped the interface and set up a sparring assistant¡ªa metal dummy appeared in front of him.?Set it to 100 tons. The metal dummy connected to the base te, and the te probably took up half of its weight. Itnded very steadily on the ground. Aplete Eight Extremities Shield Technique! Just the thought of it makes me excited!?Xu Jingming extended his hands and held a shield in each hand as he walked in front of the metal dummy. He then raised the shield in his right hand and leaned his shoulder against the shield before mming it into the dummy. Bang! The dummy trembled, and the base te moved slightly back. I¡¯ll warm up first.?Xu Jingming leaned his right shoulder against the shield and mmed into the metal dummy a few times; then, he switched to his right shoulder and did a few more ms. Following this, he simply mmed his body into the dummy, mming his chest and back. Xu Jingming was overjoyed. His entire body swayed like a bear, leaning against the dummy using one side one moment and another side another moment. Every Bear Leaning caused the 100-ton dummy to tremble and move; it was obvious that Xu Jingming could exert all his strength through every part of his body. Weapons are only an extension of the body. The body has to exert its full strength first before the weapon can exert its full strength,?Xu Jingming thought. Physical force delivery was the most basic part of weapons. Xu Jingming used Bear Leaning on the metal dummy a hundred times before stopping. I¡¯m done with the warm-up. Actually, Bear Leaning is quitefortable.?Xu Jingming looked at the dummy in front of him.¡±Next is¡­ Eight Extremities Crush! His father loved the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce the most. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t as obsessed as his father; he loved many of the Eight Extremities moves, such as Eight Extremities Crush. His love for it wasn¡¯t inferior to the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce. Bam. Xu Jingming exerted strength with his foot, and the ground trembled faintly. The shield in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand then struck the dummy like a bolt of lightning, causing the dummy to move more than ten centimeters back from the impact and leave a ditch in the ground. Eight Extremities Crush is like a burst of lightning. Its force is delivered faster and more expeditious.?Xu Jingming practiced happily. He stomped his foot, and the shield crashed into the dummy, causing it to move back by more than ten centimeters again. Xu Jingming constantly executed his attacks, every move at close range. Every time the shield collided with the metal dummy, the impact was terrifying. Eight Extremities Crush was the most practiced move among the Eight Extremities Fists. There were rtively fewer Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce practitioners. Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce was the most ferocious move, but that was a pounce¡ªit needed a distance of two to three steps! This distance was needed to raise one¡¯s speed fully; it was a pounce that was powered by the momentum of one¡¯s entire body. Sometimes, one didn¡¯t have the chance to use it inbat. For example, in the first Divine battle, Xu Jingming only suddenly charged out and lunged forward when Sun Yuting was about to charge at the sharpshooter. But Eight Extremities Crush was different. He didn¡¯t need distance; he could even use it at close range. Xu Jingming¡¯s sweeping technique originated from Eight Extremities Crush. He practiced more than 100 Eight Extremities Crushes in one go. Eight Extremities, Mountain Cleave!?Xu Jingming switched moves again. He held his two shields and looked at the metal dummy in front of him before suddenly raising his two shields and advancing. Whoosh. He suddenly exerted strength with his raised right shield, and the right arm holding the shield swung down like a huge ax! Heaven and earth are connected in one breath! Mountain Cleave!?Xu Jingming still remembered the Eight Extremities Fist technique from his family¡¯s books. The ancients might not have studied the body so thoroughly, so they could only guide it with their intent. Xu Jingming struck the metal dummy with the edge of the shield. The edge of the shield was also very sharp, not inferior to a heavy weapon¡¯s chop! This strike naturally fused his body and strength. From a physical point of view, it also carried gravitational potential energy! Bam. The metal dummy¡¯s chest caved in from the strike, and it trembled before moving back a little. Eight Extremities, Mountain Cleave!?Xu Jingming continued practicing, and the edge of his shield struck the metal dummy like a huge ax. As Xu Jingming practiced, he subconsciously smiled. Just like when he was a child, he happily practiced the Eight Extremities Fist in front of a target. Back then, he practiced Bear Leaning, Shoulder Leaning, Back Leaning, Elbow Strike¡­ He also practiced the five killer moves his father had taught him: Tiger Pounce, Crush, Mountain Cleave, Sky Piercing Cannon, and Tiger Climbing. Other children were having fun in ser sses or other forms of entertainment, but Xu Jingming was practicing the Eight Extremities Fist. He enjoyed practicing. After mastering the Eight Extremities Fist, he practiced Poking Foot and then the spear. He had practiced the Eight Extremities Fist the longest. Chapter 63 - Breakthrough

Chapter 63: Breakthrough

Xu Jingming practiced alone in the martial arts arena. Meanwhile, China¡¯s official livestream was extremely lively. More than a billion viewers across the country were watching this grandpetition. ¡°Where¡¯s Jingming?¡± Xu Hong returned to the stands and was warmly weed by everyone, but he didn¡¯t see his son, Xu Jingming. ¡°He went to the martial arts arena,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Xu Hong was surprised. ¡°He can practice at any time; must he do it now? This is the Firestarter Cup National Tournament, where many experts are gathered!¡± ¡°He probably had an epiphany, so he immediately needed practice,¡± Li Miaomiao exined. ¡°Keep it to yourself, old man,¡± Mrs. Xu said. Xu Hong coughed twice and asked, ¡°Did he see my match?¡± Mrs. Xu smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry; he saw it! He only left after watching yourpetition.¡± ¡°That¡¯s more like it.¡± Xu Hong smiled and nodded. ¡°Continue watching thepetition. Lei Yunfang is about to enter the arena¡ªhe¡¯s one of the top experts in the world.¡± Countless viewers gathered in China¡¯s official livestream and watched thepetition excitedly. Every battle was a rare sh between experts. Although experts asionally appeared in ordinary Divine battles, it was very rare for top teams to sh with top teams. ¡°Lei Yunfang¡¯s team won, and Senior Lei Yunfang even made a move himself. His footwork was really cool. In just a few steps, the three enemies that came close lost their lives,¡± Yang Qingshuo praised. ¡°Zhou Yi¡¯s arrow is really terrifying. It¡¯s much more terrifying than that of his father, Grandpa Zhou Fan. It¡¯s like a heavy machine gun,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°Team Fairydance has so many beauties!¡± Heng Fang eximed. ¡°They¡¯re beautiful, and they won beautifully.¡± From the second to fourth matches, the consecutive victors clinched victory in one-sided battles. After all, the strength gap between thest and the first few teams was still very obvious. ¡°The fifth match is Team Cloud Mountain versus Team White Dragon. This match is interesting,¡± Yang Qingshuo said with a smile. ¡°Team Cloud Mountain¡¯s Chang Qingpeng has a grudge with Team White Dragon¡¯s Zheng Bailong.¡± ¡°From the information I¡¯ve gathered, Chang Qingpeng was apparently crippled by Zheng Bailong?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. Wang Yi nodded. ¡°Right, he crippled his manhood! It resulted in a huge grudge! Thankfully, in this era, even limbs can be regenerated with the gic evolutionary method. Otherwise, it would be too sad for Master Chang Qingpeng.¡± In this battle, Team Cloud Mountain had the overall advantage. Captain Huo Qingshan and his good friend¡ªChang Qingpeng¡ªcooperated and killed the members of the White Dragon Team one after another, leaving Captain Zheng Bailong alone. How useless; getting eliminated in the first round??Cheng Zihao was very unhappy but couldn¡¯t do anything. He couldn¡¯t hire stronger experts even if he wanted to, nor could he bear to spend that much money. Whoosh. On the ancient battlefield, Zheng Bailong looked at Chang Qingpeng in front of him. ¡°Zheng Bailong, what a coincidence to bump into you in the first round of the Firestarter Cup.¡± Chang Qingpeng¡¯s eyes were cold. Ever since he lost his manhood, it was easy to imagine the torment he had suffered from the judgment of outsiders and the conflict he had with his family and wife. A martial arts master in his thirties was at his peak, but he fell from his pedestal and into the abyss. Yet, a despicable person like Zheng Bailong didn¡¯t receive any punishment. There had been many scumbags in the martial arts circle who had attacked unscrupulously, causing their opponents to be disabled or even die. But because professionalpetitions posed risks, they wouldn¡¯t be punished as long as there was no evidence that it was intentional! Chang Qingpeng burned with hatred and even had thoughts of murdering him. But considering that his children were still young, he endured everything. Thankfully, the gic evolutionary methods had appeared! ¡°Chang Qingpeng, I¡¯ve already said that it was an ident inbat. When have there been no idents all these years?¡± The seriously injured Zheng Bailong smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯re just splitting hairs!¡± ¡°Right, I¡¯m just splitting hairs. In the future, I¡¯ll keep an eye on you in the virtual world and kill you every time I see you. The days ahead will be very long; just you wait!¡± Chang Qingpeng struck out with his halberd, piercing Zheng Bailong¡¯s head. Zheng Bailong¡¯s figure then turned ethereal and disappeared. Zheng Bailong left the battlefield and returned to the stands. ¡°Darn it!¡± Zheng Bailong gritted his teeth in anger. ¡°This era is kind to Chang Qingpeng. Hmph, just you wait. Why would I be afraid of you?¡± ¡°Zheng Bailong.¡± Cheng Zihao walked over. ¡°Boss.¡± Zheng Bailong restrained his anger. ¡°I have nothing to say about you being eliminated in the first round. I¡¯ll unterally terminate the contract from before,¡± Cheng Zihao said calmly. As the sponsor, he had the right to decide whether to terminate the contract based on the results of thepetition. Zheng Bailong looked at Cheng Zihao and sneered. ¡°Do you have the ability to invite an expert stronger than me? What an idiot!¡± Cheng Zihao¡¯s expression changed. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Get lost. Leave me alone!¡± Zheng Bailong waved his hand and blocked Cheng Zihao from his list. With more than a billion viewers in the stands, he could block others. Without the Tiger Shark Group backing Cheng Zihao, Zheng Bailong thought nothing of him! He was only being polite because of the money. ¡°This Zheng Bailong!¡± Cheng Zihao was furious when he saw Zheng Bailong disappear and be uncontactable. ¡­ Thepetition continued. In the sixth match, Tie Lianyun was extremely domineering. His teammates, Zhao Pan and Zhang Feng, were also very dazzling. Fu Xiu and Sun Li also yed it safe and obtained a crushing victory. In the seventh match, the teamposed of Fang Yu, Senior Liu Jianfeng, and the other civilian experts was very powerful. Fang Yu wore heavy armor and held a City-Storming Halberd, easily leading the team to victory. In the eighth match, Xiong Tianshan and Wang Qiao worked together. The two of them used shields and axes, and with their teamwork, they pushed forward with extreme might. Sharpshooter Zhuang Ziyu easily won the ninth match with the help of Yu Cheng, Zhang Qian, Wu Sai, and other famous experts. The tenth match was intense¡ªthe team led by Feng Baiyu lost to the teamposing of Gao Chong and Yang Yu in a close match. ****** As thepetitions that drew the attention of the entire country proceeded, Xu Jingming waspletely immersed in his shield techniques in his personal space¡¯s martial arts arena. He repeatedly practiced the five ultimate moves of the Eight Extremities¡ªTiger Pounce, Crush, Mountain Cleave, Sky Piercing Cannon, and Tiger Climbing¡ªagainst the 100-ton metal dummy. The Eight Extremities had other killer moves, but Mingyue City¡¯s branch mainly focused on these killer moves. Xu Jingming had practiced them since he was a child, and he was extremely proficient in every move. Bang! Bang! Bang! The metal dummy was severely damaged. ¡°Sky Piercing Cannon!¡± At close range, the dual shields in his hands suddenly charged forward! If Mountain Cleave was said to be a furious strike from above like a cleave from an ax, then Sky Prating Cannon was theplete opposite¡ªit charged upward! Under the centrifugal force, the speed of the dual shields made them a little blurry, and the upper edges of the dual shields crashed into the metal dummy¡¯s jaw. The 100-ton metal dummy trembled, and its chin caved in slightly. After practicing Sky Prating Cannon more than a hundred times, Xu Jingming switched to Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce. Boom! He took two steps every time, and in just two steps, his speed rose to 38 meters per second. His figure turned into a blur, and his dual shields crashed into the metal dummy. The metal dummy immediately moved back by about 20 centimeters, plowing a gully. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t count the number of times he used the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce and instead practiced it as he wished. When he felt that he was done, he would switch to another method. After practicing the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce dozens of times, he became extremely excited. He used the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce again! Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned faintly red, and he felt extremely carefree this time. The strength in his entire body naturally erupted from his feet, and every step he took was like the eruption of lightning. With just two steps, his speed increased to 50 meters per second! His entire body was like a cannonball that had been sted out. The might he disyed was clearly much more terrifying than before, and the dual shields in his hands brazenly crashed into the metal dummy. Boom! This collision produced a much louder sound, like an explosion! The 100-ton metal dummy fell back and retreated more than a meter. Finally, due to the tilt, it lost its bnce and copsed. He overturned the 100-ton heavy metal dummy with one strike. Even Xu Jingming was surprised by the might of the five killer moves¡¯ most ferocious move¡ªEight Extremities Tiger Pounce. I previously felt that I had done a good job with mastering Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce and that my force delivery was quite smooth, but this time¡­ My force delivery is truly smooth.?Xu Jingming immediately opened his personalbat strength interface¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Advanced 5%) (602 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 190 Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 3 31%), Footwork (Lv. 2 99%), Shield Technique (Lv. 3 1%) Basic Combat Strength: 4180 Combat Bonus: 35% Combat Strength: 5643 A breakthrough in shield techniques allowed my spearmanship to rise from Lv. 3 20% to 31%??Xu Jingming smiled.?The improvement in shield techniques does allow me to dig deeper and improve mybat techniques in all aspects. Many techniques were interlinked. Chapter 64 - Stepping onto the Stage

Chapter 64: Stepping onto the Stage

In the stands of China¡¯s official livestream channel. ¡°The 11th match will begin in a while; our captain hasn¡¯t appeared yet,¡± Liu Chong said. ¡°Should we get him?¡± ¡°Calm down,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Thest match has just ended, and the guests will take more than ten minutesmentating!¡± ¡°Actually, the matches from before were quite exciting. Several teams were really impressive,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°Perhaps they will fight us in the second and third rounds. Brother Xu actually didn¡¯t watch thepetition?¡± Wang Yi smiled and said, ¡°Captain is being confident.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. He¡¯ll watch thepetition videos after the first round ends,¡± Li Miaomiao exined. ¡°An official livestream will schedule a match every half an hour,¡± Heng Fang said, ¡°but the actual battle onlysts ten minutes at best! The pre-match interviews, the guests¡¯ predictions¡­ The exnations andmentary after the match take up most of the time. Old Xu saves time watching the videos after the match is over.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Li Miaomiao saw a figure appear in the distance¡ªit was Xu Jingming. ¡°Jingming,¡± Li Miaomiao immediately shouted. ¡°Old Xu, you¡¯re finally here,¡± Heng Fang said with a smile. ¡°You¡¯re the captain, yet you abandoned us here,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I kept track of the time,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile. ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with arriving ten minutes early, right?¡± Whoosh. A woman suddenly appeared and walked straight for Li Miaomiao. ¡°Hello, Cat. I¡¯m Xiaorong, an assistant for China¡¯s official livestream channel,¡± the woman said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll invite all the members of Team Pearwood on stage in a while. This is the outline of the interview. The host will ask some of the questions, so you can make some simple preparations. If any of you don¡¯t wish to answer, you can get the other teammates to answer.¡± A stack of documents was handed to the team manager, Li Miaomiao. Li Miaomiao took it and smiled. ¡°These questions sure are pointed.¡± ¡°There has to be some tension in the pre-match interview,¡± Xiaorong said with a smile. ¡°In a while, the official livestream will invite the six of you. Once you agree to the invitation, you will appear on stage.¡± Xu Jingming and the others nodded. ¡°I won¡¯t disturb you any longer.¡± Xiaorong then left. ¡°Guys, here¡¯s an interview outline for each of you.¡± Li Miaomiao began distributing them, each getting a piece of paper. Xu Jingming took it and looked at it beforeughing. ¡°There¡¯s a billion people watching. We have to be careful.¡± Liu Chongyuan was a little nervous. As he read the outline of the interview, Xu Jingming asked, ¡°Is there anything special to take note of for the first ten matches?¡± ¡°There were many experts,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°I¡¯m not even sure if some experts are hiding their strength.¡± Xu Jingming nodded.?I¡¯ll watch the videos after thepetition. Soon, an invitation came from China¡¯s official livestream at 5 p.m. sharp. ¡°Dad, Mom, Grandpa, we¡¯ll be making a move,¡± Xu Jingming informed his family. ¡°When you¡¯re on stage for the interview, you mustn¡¯t appear weak no matter what,¡± Xu Hong said. ¡°To put it simply, taunt them!¡± Grandpa Xu reminded. Meanwhile, Wang Yi, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, Liu Chongyuan, and Li Miaomiao also spoke briefly with their rtives and friends. Then, the six people in the team simultaneously agreed to the livestream invitation. ¡­ Xu Jingming and the others appeared on the podium. ¡°Six members of Team Pearwood, please sit here,¡± Liu Xin greeted enthusiastically, and Xu Jingming and the others sat down in order. At this moment, the six members of Team Thousand Sails appeared and sat down one after another. ¡°Sister Yi!¡± ¡°Sister Yi is in da house!¡± ¡°Cat? Wow, Cat can actually appear on stage as well.¡± ¡°Cat is amazing. She¡¯s participating in the Firestarter Cup National Tournament, although she¡¯s only a substitute member.¡± Countless audience members watched, and many of them were fans of Wang Yi and Li Miaomiao. On thementary tform, a slightly fat female guest smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m a fan of Wang Yi and Cat. I didn¡¯t expect to have the chance to interview you guys today. First, I want to ask Cat; Cat, how does it feel to be onstage?¡± ¡°Nothing much.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled. ¡°I think I¡¯ll be happier if you ask me this question in the finals.¡± ¡°Finals?¡± Liu Xin and the other male guest looked at each other. ¡°That¡¯s the spirit!¡± Liu Xin smiled and said, ¡°I have to jot this down and ask you again in the finals.¡± The female guest then looked at Wang Yi. ¡°Wang Yi, we all know that many teams invited you. You didn¡¯t make a choice until thest day, just before registrations ended. What made you choose Xu Jingming and the others as your teammates?¡± ¡°Because among all the teams that invited me,¡± Wang Yi said with a smile, ¡°my teammates are the strongest!¡± ¡°Strongest?¡± The male guest smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°I want to ask Team Pearwood¡¯s Captain, Xu Jingming. Do you agree with what Wang Yi said? The teams that invited Wang Yi consisted of Team Fairydance led by Zhang Qing, Team Golden Roc led by Tie Lianyun, and several other powerful teams.¡± The female guest beside him asked, ¡°Li Miaomiao said that she would be on stage in the finals. Captain, what do you think?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Those were only tough words; we¡¯re not that strong!¡± The other five members of the teamughed. ¡°Team Thousand Sails, are you confident in defeating Team Pearwood?¡± The male guest immediately looked at the other team. ¡°We don¡¯t have the confidence to defeat them,¡± Hao Fan said with a smile, his eyes filled with a fierce glint. ¡°But if they want to win? They¡¯ll have to break a few teeth for it!¡± The other team members were also filled with fighting spirit. From the intelligence gathered, the gap between the two parties was still very obvious. It was precisely because of this that Team Thousand Sails was prepared to go all-out. Even if all their members were wiped out, they would still have to kill two or three members of the other party. ¡°Everyone, the 11th match¡ªTeam Pearwood versus Team Thousand Sails¡ªis about to begin.¡± Liu Xin looked at thebat space that appeared behind her. ¡°The map they are fighting on is the forest map.¡± ¡­ The forest was muddy after the rain. Xu Jingming¡¯s team and the five members of Team Thousand Sails descended at the same time. Some appeared on the ground, some were on trees, and some were on a mountain to the side, but they were all within a kilometer of each other. ¡°Rendezvous with Wang Yi first.¡± Xu Jingming ran along the mountainside while speaking into the team chat. ¡°ording to the rules of the mainpetition,¡± Heng Fang said in the team chat, ¡°the winning team will have abat strength ranking ording to their actualbat performance at the end of every round! Other than Liu Hai¡¯s and Lei Yunfang¡¯s teams being fixed at No. 1 and No. 2, the other teams will have a new ranking ording to their actualbat performance.¡± ¡°There will be 16 teams in the second round. When the timees, No. 1 will fight No. 16, and No. 2 will fight No. 15,¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°We have to avoid the two seniors¡¯ teams early on so as to have more opportunities to fight and hone ourselves! If our team has an additional Lv. 3 expert, we will have a chance of winning against the two seniors¡¯ teams.¡± Yang Qingshuo said, ¡°The team¡¯sbat strength is calcted based on the strength each team member disyed in thepetition. Therefore, even if you want to hide your strength, you can¡¯t hide too much¡­ If you hide too much, we might end up as No. 15 or 16.¡± ¡°Just treat this normally. It¡¯s best if you can break through your limits inbat and reach Lv. 3,¡± Xu Jingming said in the team chat. ¡°I¡¯ll act ording to the situation.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The team members were all very serious. Nearly all these top experts were stuck at a bottleneck. Every one of them yearned to break through the bottleneck and reach Lv. 3. When that happened, they would quickly have a breakthrough with the evolutionary method. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± In Team Thousand Sails, Hao Fan wore two sabers at his waist and charged at the forefront ferociously. ¡°Alright!¡± The four team members charged forward with the captain. The team didn¡¯t have a single sharpshooter, so they attacked together. Xu Jingming, Liu Chongyuan, Heng Fang, and Yang Qingshuo were already protecting Wang Yi. ¡°Hao Fan is an elder who made it into the top eight of the World Martial Arts Tournament after all, and he¡¯s very strong. None of the people he invited are mediocre,¡± Xu Jingming said in the team chat. ¡°The three of you will be in charge of defense.¡± ¡°Leave it to us.¡± Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan were filled with fighting spirit. Shoo! An arrow suddenly tore through the forest, fast and fierce. The two sides officially shed. Swoosh. Hao Fan swung his hand and shot out a stream of light, mming into the arrow with a bang. What impressive concealed weapon techniques.?Xu Jingming was impressed. Some of these older generation contestants were rtively ordinary in strength, but the older generation¡ªwho remained diligent after retirement¡ªhad rather strangebat techniques. ¡°Charge!¡± Hao Fan continued charging forward. He was the spearhead of the team, and his four teammates charged behind him, heading straight for Wang Yi. The forest map only covered one kilometer after all, so Hao Fan and the others had long determined Team Pearwood¡¯s general location. They ran at a speed that covered 100 meters in a few seconds, having already seen Xu Jingming, Heng Fang, and the others. ¡°Throw!¡± Hao Fan ordered. The four team members behind him suddenly threw out their flying axes and threw them consecutively with both hands. Instantly, more than ten flying axes flew toward Xu Jingming and the others. The flying axes tore through the air until they turned into blurry shadows, and every one of them was faster than 100 meters per second. They instantly arrived in front of Xu Jingming and the others. Chapter 65 - End of the First Round

Chapter 65: End of the First Round

Xu Jingming was a little impressed.?Team Thousand Sails doesn¡¯t have sharpshooters, but they are all well-trained with concealed weapons.?Although Xu Jingming held two shields, he didn¡¯t use them to block. Instead, he used his movement technique and quickly took a step forward, allowing two flying axes to sh past his side. My greatest w now is my footwork. If my footwork reaches Lv. 3, my strength can reach a whole new level. Perhaps I¡¯ll be qualified to fight Master and Senior Lei Yunfang.?Xu Jingming was very clear-headed. Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s movement technique was already terrifying when he first revealed his strength in the virtual world, much less now when his skills had reached a whole new level of perfection. People believed that Senior Lei Yunfang was the world¡¯s number one when it came to movement techniques, and his master, Liu Hai, was the world¡¯s number one in strength! Without his movement technique reaching Lv. 3, he would be nothing more than a still target in front of Senior Lei Yunfang. After my shield technique broke through, my control over my body¡¯s strength has increased. For example, Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce allows me to reach 50 meters per second in just two steps. The force exerted by my legs is already very high, and I can dodge quickly with footwork. The key now is to grasp the bnce of my body.?Xu Jingming knew this very well. Combat techniques were interlinked. The more techniques at Lv. 3, the easier it was for the remaining technique to reach Lv. 3. For example, the force exerted by spearmanship was simr to shield techniques. The force exerted by Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce was also simr to footwork; it was just that using Tiger Pounce meant charging forward with full force. Dodging with footwork¡­ was to move in all directions; it was moreplicated. Bam! Bam! Liu Chongyuan held a huge shield in one hand and used it to block the flying ax. Yang Qingshuo held a spear, and Heng Fang held ance. They used their movement techniques to dodge the flying axes that rained down on them almost simultaneously; they even used their spear andnce to block the flying axes. Just as they blocked a flying ax in harrowing fashion, the five members of Team Thousand Sails arrived in front of them. ¡°Die!¡± Hao Fan roared and lunged forward with his two sabers. ¡°Die!¡± Of the four people behind him, all of them held dual sabers apart from one holding dual shields. They didn¡¯t fear death and charged at Xu Jingming and the others. ¡­ Not far away, Wang Yi watched this scene and frowned.?The five members of Team Thousand Sails are wearing light armor, and they are now entangled with Captain and the others. At close range, they will keep moving, and by the time my arrow reaches them, they will definitely be in another location. Knowing of my existence, they will definitely be very careful and won¡¯t give me a chance easily. What a rash team,?Wang Yi thought and quickly approached. As long as I¡¯m close enough, their bodies won¡¯t be able to move much after I fire an arrow.?Wang Yi¡¯s killing intent was biting cold. ¡°The Sharpshooter is approaching. We have to fight with our lives on the line! Otherwise, we won¡¯t stand a chance!¡± Hao Fan ordered through the team chat. ¡°Yes, Master.¡± ¡°Yes, Brother.¡± ¡°Yes, Captain!¡± The team members became even more frenzied. Other than Xu Jingming deliberately honing his movement technique with his two shields with him focusing on dodging and asionally blocking with his shield, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan found it extremely difficult and dangerous. Xu Jingming watched this scene calmly¡ªhis teammates needed sufficient pressure! Pfft. Pfft. Yang Qingshuo and Hao Fan left wounds on their opponents at the same time¡ªYang Qingshuo stabbed through Hao Fan¡¯s left arm, and Hao Fan cleaved at Yang Qingshuo¡¯s chest. However, Yang Qingshuo¡¯s body blocked the force, and his strike didn¡¯t connect fully. All he did was split open a gash. Blood seeped out, but it wasn¡¯t fatal. ¡°Pfft.¡± A saber stabbed into Heng Fang¡¯s chest, and Heng Fang¡¯snce also killed a member of Team Thousand Sails. He looked at the young man who had stabbed through his chest in surprise¡ªHao Qianyun. ¡°Nice saber technique,¡± Heng Fang praised. He was very confident in hisnce techniques. He took the initiative to fight one against two and killed one opponent, but Hao Qianyun¡¯s saber technique was unexpectedly ruthless. Amidst his praise, Heng Fang and the Team Thousand Sails member turned ethereal and disappeared. Swish! Swish! Swish! Wang Yi was already close. She shot her arrows at the Thousand Sails Team members at close range. All the members of Team Thousand Sails were fighting Xu Jingming and the others at close range, and it was difficult for them to immediately escape their opponents¡¯ melee entanglement. At a distance of 30 meters¡­ With every arrow moving at supersonic speeds, three members of Team Thousand Sails copsed almost instantaneously, including the seriously injured captain, Hao Fan! At this moment, only Hao Qianyun was all that was left of Team Thousand Sails. The arrows now only targeted Hao Qianyun. Bam! Bam! Bam! Hao Qianyun used his two sabers, and likeyers of clouds, he blocked the arrows that Wang Yi shot at him in session. ¡°Do any of you dare to fight me one-on-one?¡± Hao Qianyun, a gentle youth, had a somewhat ferocious expression. ¡°Sharpshooter, do you dare fight me one-on-one?¡± ¡°Let me fight him one-on-one!¡± Wang Yi shouted, her eyes filled with fighting spirit. Liu Chongyuan, Yang Qingshuo, and Xu Jingming temporarily retreated. They also thought highly of Hao Qianyun, thest member of Team Thousand Sails. At the same time, they also respected their teammate. ¡°Die!¡± Hao Qianyun¡¯s eyes turned faintly red as he pounced at Wang Yi. As he did so, his footwork changed. Wang Yi stood still and didn¡¯t move; she only drew her bow and shot. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! She shot out her arrows as quickly as she could and strafed them at high speeds! At such a short distance, Wang Yi shot out six consecutive arrows! Although she had a little help from the uniqueness of the bow and arrows, the most important thing was Wang Yi¡¯s terrifying archery skills. Hao Qianyun relied on his movement technique and dual sabers that were good at defense to close in on Wang Yi until he was ten meters away. At that close distance, he failed to block the final sixth arrow. Whoosh. But as he came close, Hao Qianyun threw out his two sabers. Pu! The arrow prated the spot between Hao Qianyun¡¯s brows, causing his body to turn ethereal. The two sabers arrived in front of Wang Yi very quickly, and she dodged in horror as a saber sliced across her shoulder, producing a gash. Blood dyed the robe over her soft armor red. Even though she was injured, Wang Yi¡¯s eyes remained calm¡ªextremely calm. She looked at Xu Jingming and the others. The four members of the team also turned ethereal and left the battlefield¡ªTeam Pearwood won! ¡°Team Thousand Sails is ferocious; everyone practiced concealed weapons.¡± The audience was bursting with excitement in China¡¯s official livestream as the male guest praised, ¡°Especially this Hao Qianyun. His saber technique¡¯s defense is very exquisite, and his attacks are ruthless! Heng Fang never expected that the snake-like strike would stab through his chest. Although Team Thousand Sails was wiped out, they managed to kill one member of Team Pearwood.¡± ¡°The one-on-one battle between Hao Qianyun and Wang Yi at the end was thrilling. If the weapons Hao Qianyun had thrown out weren¡¯t the heavier dual sabers but faster and sharper axes, he might¡¯ve killed Wang Yi,¡± the female guest praised. ¡°Sister Ju, Hao Qianyun has no choice. Wang Yi¡¯s bow and arrows are too dangerous in meleebat; he has to use his two sabers to block the arrows. In the final moment, he only had his two sabers to throw. He didn¡¯t have the time to take out his axes!¡± the male guest said. The female guest nodded. ¡°Wang Yi is also very impressive. She fought Hao Qianyun one-on-one and didn¡¯t show any changes in her expression even when she was injured. She¡¯s very calm.¡± ¡°Wang Yi became the Olympic archery champion for three years because of her calmness¡ªit¡¯s a calmness that throws her opponents in despair,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°With the virtual world¡¯sunch and human evolution, Wang Yi¡¯s archery skills are much better than back then. It¡¯s just that there¡¯s still a gap between her and Zhou Yi¡­ I¡¯m looking forward to seeing Wang Yi reach Zhou Yi¡¯s level.¡± ¡°It¡¯s only a matter of time,¡± the female guest said with a smile. ¡°The strength of the experts will gradually improve. Wang Yi will reach Zhou Yi¡¯s level sooner orter.¡± ¡°When that happens, Zhou Yi might be even stronger,¡± the male guest said with a smile. ¡­ Xu Jingming and the others appeared in the stands. ¡°Sorry for my showing,¡± Heng Fang said in shame. ¡°I was the only one in our team who died in battle.¡± ¡°This is also a form of training,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°To die in battle means that the pressure was high enough.¡± Wang Yi nodded and said, ¡°That Hao Qianyun is quite impressive. He should¡¯ve reached the limit of Lv. 2 in all aspects, and his saber techniques are very agile.¡± Heng Fang agreed. ¡°His defense is watertight, and he strikes like a venomous snake without any warning. Moreover, he seems to be younger than us.¡± ¡°How¡¯s our team¡¯sbat strength? It won¡¯t be ranked 15th to 16th, right?¡± Yang Qingshuo asked. ¡°The four of you did your best,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I also fought a member of the other party. Although I mainly dodged and asionally counter-attacked, I still had the advantage¡­ In the system¡¯s evaluation, I should be slightly stronger than that member of the other team. Coupled with thebat strength the four of you unleashed¡­ Ourbat strength ranking should be quite good; it shouldn¡¯t be at the bottom.¡± ¡°We were really going all out,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°Yeah.¡± Wang Yi nodded as well. Hao Qianyun posed a serious threat to her in the end, so she had to give it her all. Xu Jingming and the others also walked to where their rtives and friends were gathered. ¡°My five teammates, you¡¯ve worked hard.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled as she greeted them. ¡°As a substitute member, it feels good to win without doing anything.¡± ¡°You and Captain had the easiest time in this match,¡± Heng Fang teased. ¡°It¡¯s strength that makes it easy!¡± Li Miaomiao hugged Xu Jingming¡¯s arm and said smugly. ¡°Daddy!¡± Three girls ran to Liu Chongyuan. ¡°Dad, you¡¯re amazing!¡± A boy ran to Yang Qingshuo. ¡°Mom, you¡¯re so cool!¡± A girl hugged Wang Yi. Heng Fang cowered his head behind his palm. ¡°All of you have children; I¡¯m so envious.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao looked at each other. At this moment, they felt like having a child as well. In the rxing, entertaining atmosphere, Xu Jingming and his rtives and friends watched the next few matches. At 8 a.m., the first round of the Firestarter Cup National Tournament¡¯s mainpetition came to an end. Sixteen teams were selected. Chapter 66 - Tie Lianyun

Chapter 66: Tie Lianyun

Trantor: CKtalon In China¡¯s official livestream, Liu Xin gazed at the projection in front of her and smiled as she looked up. ¡°The first 16 matches of the Firestarter Cup havee to a close. The virtual world has also deduced thebat strength disyed by the teams. Liu Hai¡¯s team and Zhou Yi¡¯s team are fixed as Team 1 and Team 2. The other teams have been ranked ording to theirbat strength.¡± Liu Xin looked behind her, and the rankings of 16 teams appeared¡ª 1st: Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team (Captain: Liu Hai) 2nd: Team Lei Yunfang (Captain: Lei Yunfang) 3rd: Team Shield and Ax (Captain Xiong Tianshan), Team Combat Strength: 18,100 4th: Team Thunderp (Captain: Gao Chong), Team Combat Strength: 16980 5th: Team Golden Roc (Captain: Tie Lianyun), Team Combat Strength: 16960 6th: Team Zhou Yi (Captain: Zhou Yi), Team Combat Strength: 16,660 7th: Team Big Fish (Captain: Chen Yu), Team Combat Strength: 15910 8th: Team Drifting (Captain: Liu Jiuzhou), Team Combat Strength: 15,800 9th: Team Fairydance (Captain: Zhang Qing), Team Combat Strength: 15738 10th: Team Heavenly Note (Captain: Zhuang Ziyu), Team Combat Strength: 15635 11th: Team Urim (Captain: Fang Yu), Team Combat Strength: 15590 12th: Team Pearwood (Captain: Xu Jingming), Team Combat Strength: 15380 13th: Team Cloud Mountain (Captain: Huo Qingshan), Team Combat Strength: 15,120 14th: Team Pure Sword (Captain: Qin Ge), Team Combat Strength: 13860 15th: Team Hundred Sparrow (Captain: Qin Wen), Team Combat Strength: 13872 16th: Team Frost Song (Captain: Gu Chong), Team Combat Strength: 13,560 ¡°For the second round of thepetition, we will still have the first teams fight thest teams. Team 1 will fight Team 16, and Team 2 will fight Team 15¡­¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°This is the battle schedule for tomorrow.¡± A battle schedule appeared by the side. ¡°Team Zhou Yi is ranked 6th, and Team Fairydance is ranked 9th. How surprising,¡± Liu Xin said with a smile. ¡°On the one hand, some experts are still hiding their strength. On the other hand, thepetition will only get more intense as time passes. Thepetition tomorrow will definitely be even more exciting. The first round of the Firestarter Cup¡¯s livestream ends here. Next up is my colleague, Sister Wan Ning, who is hosting ¡®Expert Tracking.''¡± There were programs on China¡¯s official livestream channel 24 hours a day. Meanwhile, the audience quickly left. After all, everyone was tired from watching thepetition for so long. At theter stages of thepetition, the number of viewers had even plummeted to 800 million¡ªthis was because the maximum number of hours avable for minors under the age of 16 was 8 hours. Those children weren¡¯t willing to spend all their online time watching thepetition. ¡°To my personal space.¡± Xu Jingming got up, and so did the other five members of Team Pearwood. Why do I feel like a husky hiding in a wolf pack??Li Miaomiao thought to herself among the group. ... In Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space, one could see the iceke on the mountaintop through the huge ss window. The scenery was beautiful. The six members of Team Pearwood sat on the sofa. ¡°When I was watching thepetition, I took the time to watch the first few matches carefully,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I found some threatening opponents.¡± ¡°A Lv. 3 expert?¡± Wang Yi¡¯s eyes lit up as she asked. Xu Jingming waved his hand, and 16 teams appeared beside him. ¡°I¡¯ve carefully watched the slow-motion reys of some key battles.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I can confirm that Team Shield and Ax¡¯s Xiong Tianshan has broken through to Lv. 3, but his evolutionary method hasn¡¯t reached Advanced. However, he has a chance of sessfully breaking through tomorrow.¡± ¡°Zhang Qing from Team Fairydance, Tie Lianyun from Team Golden Roc, and Fang Yu from Team Urim are suspected of breaking through,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Suspected of a breakthrough?¡± The team members looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°The probability of them breaking through is at least 80%, and it¡¯s also possible that I was wrong,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Of course, there might be experts hidden in the entirepetition that I didn¡¯t notice, but the second round of thepetition will be even more intense. Everyone will eventually reveal their strength. We will be fighting Team Golden Roc in the fifth match tomorrow.¡± September 3, 2:00. Team Golden Roc vs. Team Pearwood. ¡°All we need to do now is pay attention to Team Golden Roc!¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Sun Li is in Team Golden Roc,¡± Heng Fang said coldly. ¡°We¡¯ve been his free sparring partners for more than half a month. We attacked him and helped hone his closebat archery skills. Once he gained mastery, he scooted off before thepetition began.¡± ¡°Treat what he said as nothing but hot air.¡± Liu Chongyuan was furious. ¡°We have the even stronger Sister Yi now,¡± Yang Qingshuo said with a smile. ¡°That Sun Li must be very unhappy.¡± Wang Yi smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely have to perform well during thepetition.¡± ¡°Sun Li isn¡¯t worth mentioning,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°He¡¯s the weakest in their team, so we need to be careful about Tie Lianyun, Zhao Pan, Zhang Feng, and Zhang Cheng. Especially this Senior Brother Tie Lianyun of mine¡­ He was one of the three legends in China¡¯s martial arts world and was once three-time reigning world champion!¡± Xu Jingming said seriously, ¡°Speaking of which, he has won the most number of championships at the World Martial Arts Tournament for China!¡± Heng Fang nodded as well and felt the pressure. ¡°Senior Brother Tie Lianyun is the most hardworking and crazy person I¡¯ve ever seen. He trains crazily every day, and even his shoes get worn out¡­ Therefore, he eventually decided to train barefoot! Every year and every season, regardless of how cold it is, he trains barefoot. His feet are covered in thick calluses. He practices in the morning and at night, and he also practices when he wakes up in the middle of the night. It¡¯s as if he was born to practice martial arts.¡± The junior brothers who had been on the national team all felt this strongly. Yang Qingshuo also said, ¡°Brother Xu is very diligent in martial arts, but Senior Brother Tie Lianyun is a lunatic.¡± ¡°It¡¯s precisely because of this that he has inherited Master¡¯s shield and saber techniques the most,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Moreover, I feel that he has probably broken through! If he breaks through to Lv. 3 and reaches Advanced¡­ Then, we have to give it our all in this battle.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Everyone present nodded. ¡°Zhao Pan and Zhang Feng are in no way inferior to me in strength.¡± Heng Fang nodded and said, ¡°They are much younger than me and have terrifying potential.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Liu Chongyuan said, ¡°Zhao Pan is 18 this year, and Zhang Feng is 20 this year. They are both civilian contestants. They reached their current strength after a month in the virtual world; their talent is terrifying.¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°Team Golden Roc also has its ambitions for them to select two talented youngsters. They even invited Tie Lianyun to be their captain!¡± ¡°Zhang Cheng is also slightly better than me in terms of shield techniques.¡± Liu Chongyuan nodded and said, ¡°He¡¯s a person who can¡¯t find ws in his defense.¡± ... Team Golden Roc, in Tie Lianyun¡¯s personal space. This was a forest, and the entire forest was Tie Lianyun¡¯s residence. The six team members and the team manager were sitting on wooden chairs. ¡°Our opponent for the second round is Team Pearwood.¡± The silver-haired youth looked at Sun Li. ¡°Sun Li, you were originally teammates with Xu Jingming and the others. Tell me what you know.¡± Sun Li nodded. ¡°I haven¡¯t interacted much with Wang Yi, but I¡¯m very familiar with the other four. In terms of standing, Heng Fang is on par with Zhao Fan, so you have to be careful of his flying spear techniques. Yang Qingshuo is slightly weaker than Zhang Feng, while Liu Chongyuan is slightly weaker and clumsier than Zhang Cheng. Our captain is naturally much stronger than Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The silver-haired youth nodded slightly. The short and fat Tie Lianyun sat there and said coldly, ¡°I suspect my junior brother, Xu Jingming, has broken through to Lv. 3.¡± Whoosh. Everyone present looked at Tie Lianyun. ¡°Broken through to Lv. 3?¡± Zhao Fan was somewhat young, and he had vigor matching his youth. He couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°He only used a shield in the preliminaries and the first round of thepetition. Are you sure he has broken through?¡± ¡°He¡¯s too stable! His shield defense was too stable, and his evasion timing was too perfect,¡± Tie Lianyun said coldly. ¡°However, that junior brother of mine is known to be violent and fierce; he has never been one for stability. Only when one¡¯sbat technique breaks through can they be extremely stable in all kinds of situations.¡± The silver-haired youth nodded solemnly. ¡°You have a point. I¡¯ve observed many team members and think that Xu Jingming was very staid.¡± ¡°Most importantly, he didn¡¯t even use his spear in the preliminaries and the first round,¡± Tie Lianyun said calmly. ¡°I¡¯ve observed him since he joined the national team. This junior brother of mine has astonishing spearmanship. Taking in all these aspects, I surmise that he has most likely broken through to Lv. 3.¡± ¡°I¡¯m certain that he didn¡¯t break through when I left Team Pearwood,¡± Sun Li said. ¡°That means he broke through after you left,¡± Tie Lianyun said. ¡°Alright, leave him to me! The others will be left to you guys.¡± ¡°Yes, Captain!¡± the others in the team replied immediately. The silver-haired youth watched this scene in satisfaction. He felt that his best choice was to choose Tie Lianyun as captain.. Unfortunately, he failed to invite Wang Yi. Chapter 67 - Me? Im a Part of Martial Arts!

Chapter 67: Me? I¡¯m a Part of Martial Arts!

In reality, noon. In arge factory in the suburbs of Jinmen City, there was nothing but a small number of desk equipment in the corner and two maintenance robots. A short fat man stood barefoot in the empty factory. He held a shield in his left hand and a saber in his right. Whoosh. He took a step forward, and his figure blurred as he traversed more than ten meters. He swung his saber, tearing through the air with an explosive sound. He took another step and traversed another ten meters. He struck out with his shield, producing a boom in the air. Forward Hacking, Forward Smashing¡­ Step after step, the short fat man practiced in silence. His feet caused the ground of the factory to tremble, and his smashing and hacking caused the air in the huge factory to rumble. What looked like simple actions would¡¯ve left experts dumbfounded. The momentum generated from his forward movement waspletely converted into the force of a cleave or the force of a shield bash, allowing every strike to have terrifying might. Most terrifying of all, these moves were already as easy as eating and drinking to the short fat man. He didn¡¯t need to think too much about it; it waspletely instinctive. Click¡ª The factory door opened, and a slightly plump woman walked in with arge lunch box. The door automatically closed after she entered. ¡°Senior Brother,¡± the slightly plump woman greeted with a smile. Tie Lianyun stopped and looked back to see the woman smiling. He put down his shield and saber and walked over. ¡°Honey, what are we eating today?¡± ¡°Of course, it¡¯s your favorite.¡± The slightly plump woman walked to the dining table in the corner and unpacked theyers of small lunch boxes. She ced them on the table¡ªfive dishes, a soup, and arge portion of rice. ¡°It smells great. I¡¯m famished.¡± Tie Lianyun washed his hands in the sink beside him before sitting down and wolfing down the food. ¡°Look at you. You already have the virtual world. It¡¯s fine if you spend 16 hours a day practicing, but you still do so in reality?¡± his wife said. ¡°You don¡¯t care about your children at home, and you don¡¯t care about business either.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t I have you?¡± Tie Lianyun smiled and said, ¡°I joined Team Golden Roc because you asked me to! Moreover, we don¡¯tck money. We¡¯ll just let nature take its course when ites to business. As for our children? Honey, it¡¯s been tough on you.¡± ¡°I knew what kind of person you were long ago. I was already mentally prepared when marrying you,¡± his wife said helplessly. ¡°But you¡¯re not young anymore; you¡¯re almost 40. Are you going to be so tough on yourself your entire life?¡± ¡°Honey, you may find it tough, but I enjoy it,¡± Tie Lianyun said. ¡°How interesting it is to pursue being world champion and bing the world¡¯s strongest! The appearance of a powerful opponentpels me toe up with ways to defeat him! The feeling of surpassing an opponent is wonderful.¡± His wife nodded. ¡°Are you confident about the second round?¡± ¡°No.¡± Tie Lianyun said, ¡°That junior brother of mine, Xu Jingming, is a true genius! If he wasn¡¯t too monstrous, he wouldn¡¯t have entered the World Martial Arts Tournament too early. Given another two years of preparation, he stood a chance of bing world champion in his early twenties. What about me? Among Master¡¯s many disciples, my talent is only considered average. I¡¯ve long been aware of this.¡± ¡°But you became world champion three times. You hold the most number of world championship belts in China,¡± his wife said. ¡°Because I train the most hellishly,¡± Tie Lianyun said. ¡°I train day and night, training all the time other than bedtime. When my body is tired, I just practice simple moves. When my body is sufficiently recovered, I train my body.¡± ¡°I train until mealtimes; even during mealtimes, I¡¯m thinking about martial arts. When I¡¯m asleep, I dream about martial arts. Naturally, I became one with my martial arts techniques,¡± Tie Lianyun said. The plump woman looked at her husband and felt an invisible pressure from him. ¡°Master is extremely talented, and he became world champion in his old age. Lei Yunfang is also very monstrous, and he has the world¡¯s best movement techniques upon his debut! As for me? I stumbled and lost to many opponents,¡± Tie Lianyun said, ¡°but I also surpassed one opponent after another and eventually became world champion time and time again.¡± ¡°I believe that perhaps I will fall behind for a while, but¡­ I will definitely be the ultimate world champion!¡± Tie Lianyun stated. ¡°Because they merely practice martial arts. As for me? I¡¯m a part of martial arts!¡± Tie Lanyun¡¯s eyes burned. His wife watched this scene with a smile. That one night, she was drawn to the barefooted man practicing his saber on the national team¡¯s field alone. ¡°I believe you will definitely be world champion,¡± his wife said. ¡°Bing world champion isn¡¯t the most mesmerizing thing,¡± Tie Lianyun said. ¡°The most mesmerizing thing is the process of bing world champion¡ªdefeating powerful opponents!¡± After lunch, Tie Lianyun picked up his shield and saber and practiced alone in the factory. He needed an unwavering heart to endure this loneliness forever. ¡­ That night, the second round of the Firestarter Cup National Tournament officially began. ¡°Thepetition has begun.¡± The six members of Team Pearwood gathered and sat in the stands, watching the exciting battles. In the first match, Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team vs. Team Frost Song! ¡°Dad and the others won¡¯t have it as easy as the first round,¡± Xu Jingming observed and said. ¡°Team Frost Song has Gu Chong, Lian Shuang, and many other experts,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Four against five¡­ Uncle and the others are stillcking.¡± In this match, the four elderly members of Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team had good teamwork and were proficient in their moves. But after Sharpshooter Zhou Fan was killed by Team Frost Song during their storming charge, the team fell into a disadvantage. Liu Hai only finally made a move when the dual shield-wielding Xu Hong was the only one left. The remaining two members of Team Frost Song cooperated and attacked Master Liu Hai. Whoosh. One strike. With a sh of his saber, he sliced through two members of Team Frost Song, tearing through their heavy armor and light armor. Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team won! ¡°This is what it means to be world champion!¡± Liu Xin couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°He can even split open heavy armor with a single strike, and he killed two people with it.¡± ¡°The strength of the world¡¯s number one is terrifying.¡± The male guest, Jin Fan, said, ¡°Other experts can¡¯t even withstand a single strike from him.¡± The female guest, Ju Wenqing, smiled and said, ¡°As of now, only six people in the world have cleared the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level. Master Liu Hai cleared it a month ago! He cleared it the moment the Cosmos Tower was opened! His strength gives him a huge advantage over the others on the rankings, much less ordinary experts.¡± ¡°Teacher Lei Yunfang will be participating in the next match. He¡¯s world number one when ites to movement,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°He hasn¡¯t fought Master Liu Hai publicly in the virtual world.¡± ¡­ In the second match, Team Lei Yunfang versus Team Hundred Sparrow. ¡°The four teammates Senior Lei Yunfang chose are somewhat weak.¡± Heng Fang looked and sighed. ¡°Although Master Liu Hai chose civilian contestants, all of them have powerful means. The four civilian contestants that Lei Yunfang chose are much more mediocre.¡± ¡°Senior Lei Yunfang alone is enough to win,¡± Wang Yi said. Xu Jingming watched as well. Lei Yunfang¡¯s four teammates barely managed to pin down two opponents. Senior Lei Yunfang wore cyan clothes and had two sabers on his back. His footwork appeared casual, but he was terrifyingly fast. His figure turned into a blur as he quickly caught up to the enemies. Every time he approached an enemy, he would deliver a strike! Although he had two sabers on his back, drawing one was enough. He forced three members of Team Hundred Sparrow to assemble and fight Lei Yunfang, but he still easily dispatched them with a single strike. The members of Team Hundred Sparrow couldn¡¯t even touch Lei Yunfang¡¯s clothes. After his teammates killed one person, Senior Lei Yunfang killed four and ended the match. Why is his movement technique so terrifying??Xu Jingming focused his attention. His footwork was still stuck at Lv. 2 99%, and Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s movement technique had reached Lv. 3 the moment the virtual world wasunched. It was even more magical now; Xu Jingming found it a work of art. He had only taken two steps, but it was as if space had changed. ¡­ In the third match, Team Shield and Ax vs. Team Pure Sword. ¡°Qin Ge of Team Pure Sword is a very talented civilian expert. He should be able to grow stronger with enough time,¡± Xu Jingming praised. ¡°But his opponent is Xiong Tianshan, who has broken through to Lv. 3. He has plenty ofbat experience, so Team Pure Sword has no chance at all.¡± A crushing victory. ¡­ In the fourth match, Team Thunderp vs. Team Cloud Mountain. ¡°Oh my god.¡± Yang Qingshuo stared. ¡°The carnage!¡± Heng Fang eximed in surprise. Xu Jingming also watched seriously. This match was unexpectedly exciting, and both sides were locked in battle. ¡°A total of five contestants from China have taken first ce in the World Martial Arts Tournament, and Yang Yu and Gao Chong are two of them,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°Their teamwork is very strong. As for Huo Qingshan and Chang Qingpeng from Team Cloud Mountain¡ªalthough they have never been world champion, they are also martial arts masters. With these two masters working together¡­ they aren¡¯t disadvantaged at all.¡± Of the two teams¡¯ core members, one side had Gao Chong and Yang Yu, while the other than Huo Qingshan and Chang Qingpeng. The other teammates were clearly inferior. The strength of the two teams is very close. It all depends on how they perform on the spot.?Xu Jingming could also tell that the two teams were exchanging blows, each calcting and cooperating for the next move. This battle surprisinglysted for more than nine minutes. In the end, only Huo Qingshan¡ªwho had lost his arm¡ªwas left. Team Cloud Mountain won! Team Thunderp was eliminated! ¡°This match is the most evenly matched of the first four matches,¡± Wang Yi praised. ¡°It¡¯s our turn next,¡± Xu Jingming said. Wang Yi, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan were also filled with fighting spirit thanks to the first four matches. Chapter 68 - Team Pearwood vs. Team Golden Roc

Chapter 68: Team Pearwood vs. Team Golden Roc

Trantor: CKtalon China¡¯s official livestream was filled with people. This was a grand asion that everyone was paying attention to. At 2 a.m. sharp. ¡°Let us wee Team Golden Roc and Team Pearwood,¡± Liu Xin said. The six members of Team Golden Roc and the six members of Team Pearwood appeared on stage. It wasn¡¯t the first time for everyone, so they sat down with great familiarity. ¡°There was plenty of anticipation toward your battle when I was discussing it with the two guests,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°On one side is China¡¯s number one sharpshooter, Wang Yi, and on the other side is Tie Lianyun, one of the three martial arts legends in China. This battle will definitely be exciting.¡± ¡°Liu Xin,¡± Jin Fan¡ªa male guest¡ªsaid with a smile, ¡°I think Team Golden Roc has a greater advantage. Look, after Xiong Tianshan¡¯s breakthrough, the battle between the two teams became one-sided. I think Tie Lianyun¡¯s strength isn¡¯t inferior to Xiong Tianshan¡¯s.¡± The female guest, Ju Wenqing, looked at the short and fat Tie Lianyun curiously. ¡°Teacher Tie Lianyun, may I ask if you¡¯ve broken through to Lv. 3?¡± Tie Lianyun sat there with a smile and said, ¡°Everyone will know when the battle begins.¡± ¡°It looks like this needs to be kept a secret before the battle,¡± Ju Wenqing said with a smile. ¡°Zhao Fan.¡± The male guest looked at the slightly young Zhao Fan. ¡°I heard that you only started learning martial arts and weaponrybat after entering the virtual world. Is that true?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Zhao Fan nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve never practiced those before.¡± Countless audience members eximed in surprise when they heard that. He had reached this level after one month-plus in the virtual world? Xu Jingming and the others from Team Pearwood were secretly surprised when they heard that. When martial arts, weaponry, andbat became something everyone participated in, it was inevitable for freaks of nature to appear. ¡°Your performance in the preliminaries and the first round was very impressive,¡± Jin Fan said. ¡°I believe more people will be your fans after they know that you started learning martial arts after the virtual world¡¯sunch.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhao Fan was very humble. ¡°Let me ask the captain of Team Pearwood.¡± Liu Xin looked at Xu Jingming.; she still thought highly of him. ¡°China¡¯s first Divine battle was also the first virtual world livestream I hosted. Back then, Captain Xu Jingming¡¯s performance was the best. I wonder if¡­ Captain Xu Jingming has the confidence to defeat Team Golden Roc?¡± ¡°Of course, I¡¯m confident,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Jingming, you seem very confident?¡± Tie Lianyun¡ªwho was a man of few words¡ªsuddenly spoke. He nced at Xu Jingming and questioned, ¡°Is it because of your sharpshooter teammate or because of yourself?¡± Xu Jingming also looked at Tie Lianyun and smiled. ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to fighting you, Senior Brother.¡± Tie Lianyun smiled. ¡°Me too.¡± Both parties faintly sensed that the other party had a breakthrough and treated the other party as a formidable opponent. ¡°Captains, it feels like you¡¯re about to break out into a fight on stage,¡± Jin Fan said. ¡°I heard that Team Golden Roc¡¯s Sun Li was originally a member of Team Pearwood? Sun Li had trained with Xu Jingming and the others for an extended period?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Sun Li said with a humble smile. ¡°I can only say that we weren¡¯t fated.¡± Heng Fang said, ¡°Our Team Pearwood doesn¡¯t have any contractual constraints and only relies on verbal promises. Everyone trained together, but there¡¯s always someone who doesn¡¯t care about promises and is more concerned about money. It¡¯s fine; there is littlemon ground for understanding between persons of differing principles!¡± Sun Li¡¯s expression turned gloomy. This was China¡¯s official livestream! More than a billion people were watching this battle. ¡°Right, we didn¡¯t have a contract restricting us,¡± Sun Li said. ¡°Therefore, Team Pearwood still contacted Wang Yi despite having a sharpshooter like me! In that case, there was no need for me to stay.¡± ¡°Sun Li, do you still have any shame? You were the one who left first!¡± Liu Chongyuan gritted his teeth. If it weren¡¯t for the livestream, he would¡¯ve cursed. ¡°I received Captain Xu Jingming¡¯s first invitation at midnight on the 28th, thest day before registration,¡± Wang Yi said with a smile. ¡°I didn¡¯t hesitate to agree to Captain Xu Jingming¡¯s request.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s junior sister, Dai Xiaoqing, has long been friends with Wang Yi,¡± Sun Li said again. He had to mislead the billion-strong audience; otherwise, it would be troublesome if his reputation waspletely tarnished. ¡°Please make preparations. Thepetition is about to begin.¡± Liu Xin didn¡¯t stop them and allowed the two teams to sh. She only reminded them when it was almost time. The two teams got up and looked at each other. ... In thebat space, in thebat area. ¡°The map of this battle is a modern city map.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the map in front of him and frowned slightly. ¡°The buildings are densely packed, so it isn¡¯t too conducive for sharpshooters.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. There are suitablebat ns for all five maps and scenarios,¡± Wang Yi said. The two teams immediately chose their weapons and equipment. After all the choices were made, a total of ten people from both sides entered the battle map. ****** In a modern city. The ten people arrived in this area. Although the modern city appeared huge, it only spanned one kilometer forbat! Over time, this area of allowed activity would shrink. Shrinking the area forced the teams to fight it out. No team would constantly hide in apetition like the Firestarter Cup National Tournament. This was because they had to fight even if they hid until the end. It was better to go all out at the beginning. Whoosh.? Xu Jingming appeared on the rooftop of a six-story residence. He bent down and hid under the guardrail, carefully looking around. ¡°Point C is suitable for an ambush; it¡¯s closer to me,¡± Wang Yi said in the team chat. At the same time, she marked out the location of Point C on the team map. After being inbat so many times, she was already very familiar with the areas suitable for an ambush on the five maps. ¡°Rendezvous at Point C,¡± Xu Jingming said in the team chat. ¡°Be careful of Team Golden Roc¡¯s sneak attack while rendezvousing.¡± ¡°Yes, Captain.¡± Everyone in the team started gathering. It was the same for Team Golden Roc. Tie Lianyun appeared in a residential house. He carefully looked out through the edge of the curtain and saw the location of his teammates on the team map. He thenbeled a spot. ¡°Let¡¯s assemble at Point A. We might encounter the enemy during the rendezvous. Be careful of the sharpshooter and watch out for Yang Qingshuo¡¯s sneak attacks.¡± ¡°Yes, Captain,¡± the four said in unison. The styles of the two teams werepletely different. Xu Jingming¡¯s team was centered around the sharpshooter, while Team Golden Roc¡¯s sharpshooter, Sun Li, enjoyed a much lower status. His archery was much weaker, but he was good at closebat, so there was no need to protect him deliberately. All they needed to do was treat him as a special warrior. ... In a residential house, Wang Yi wore soft armor on the inside and ayer of soft sportswear on the outside. At this moment, she was carrying a total of six quivers. In order to deal with the orc army during the preliminaries, the virtual game allowed for unlimited replenishment of equipment. But inbat, all the weapons and equipment needed to be selected from the beginning! They had to carry the equipment selected, so weight had to be considered. There was no limit to the number of arrows a sharpshooter could fire. As long as one could carry them, they could carry as many as they wanted. Having too many quivers will affect my movement and archery.?Wang Yi carefully put down two quivers and ced them in the room.?The first backup spot. Whoosh. Then, she carefully left the house and silently walked down the stairs. After leaving the residence, she walked along the edge of the building and quickly headed for Point C. Wang Yi arrived at the third floor of an inconspicuous street shop that was just dozens of meters away. She then put down two quivers.?Second backup spot. This feels much better now.?Wang Yi carried thest two quivers and walked familiarly to the rooftop of a shop on the side street. Through the corner of the balcony railing, she began to observe her surroundings carefully. The buildings around the shop on the side street were rtively short, allowing her to see anyoneing from every direction. Wang Yi waited patiently. ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± Yang Qingshuo was the first to enter the area. Wang Yi checked the corners of the rooftop, and suddenly, her eyes lit up. She saw a figure dart past the street intersection about 200 meters away and carefully proceed in a certain direction. Wang Yi quickly took out her arrow and took two steps to the other corner. She stared in that direction and saw the figure sh past again, advancing very quickly. Wang Yi almost instinctively deduced the other party¡¯s speed. In her eyes, 200 to 300 meters of space appeared in her mind! The enemy¡¯s advancing speed, the distribution of the surrounding buildings, and the effects of the wind speed¡ªeverything was extremely clear. It¡¯s that spot!?Wang Yi charged forward and leaped out of the rooftop, drawing her bow in the air to a full draw in midair. She stared at the area expressionlessly and released the armor-piercing arrow in her hand. Swish! Releasing armor-piercing arrows ced a huge burden on the body, and one could only fire one at a time. Moreover, one needed to rest before firing a second shot. However, the might of this arrow was much greater! The arrowhead was very heavy, and the supersonic arrow tore through the air to form a shockwave that instantly prated the ss door of a building in the distance. At this moment, a figure shed past the other end of the ss door, and the arrow had already struck him. What the hell??Zhang Feng¡¯s movement technique was like a ghost as he quickly advanced. Moreover, he stuck close to the buildings, making it difficult for the sharpshooter to see him. Even if he was spotted, it was difficult for her to hit him. But as he walked along the wall of the building and reached the ss door¡ª Bang! Before the sound of the ss shattering reached his ears, the arrow had already arrived. Zhang Feng sensed the fluctuations in the air and couldn¡¯t help but feel his scalp tingle. He was so frightened that he instinctively twisted his body. Pu!? The arrow streaked past his abdomen and tore open a bloody wound, causing blood to gurgle out. Chapter 69 - Xu Jingmings Rampage

Chapter 69: Xu Jingming¡¯s Rampage

Wang Yinded lightly on the street and returned to the shop on the street in a sh. ¡°Sister Yi, impressive,¡± Yang Qingshuo praised. ¡°I hit Zhang Feng, but he didn¡¯t die. He should be seriously injured,¡± Wang Yi said in the team chat. ¡­ Zhang Feng immediately hid in a building on the other side after being shot. He then found a door and entered. After entering the room, he looked down at his abdomen injury. The clothes and soft armor around his abdomen had long been torn, and the wound was huge. Having cultivated the evolutionary method to his present level, he moved his muscles to stop the blood loss. However, the wound was too big. Zhang Feng ripped open his clothes and began bandaging the wound around his abdomen. ¡°I was so fast, and I kept clinging to the walls,¡± Zhang Feng said. ¡°I even changed my speed asionally. How did I get hit?¡± ¡°Everyone, be careful. I was shot by Wang Yi and suffered an injury to my abdomen. I reckon I only have 50% of my strength left,¡± Zhang Feng said in the team chat. ¡°Her location is probably this area.¡± Zhang Feng marked an area on the team map. ¡­ ¡°He got shot even in such a situation?¡± In China¡¯s official livestream, the host and guests were shocked. Countless audience members were in an uproar. Liu Xin even yed the slow-motion rey. The male guest, Jin Fan, watched and eximed in surprise, ¡°Wang Yi is on the store¡¯s rooftop, giving her a vantage point to see every direction. The moment Zhang Feng exposed himself to her¡ªat this intersection, about 200 meters away¡ªWang Yi immediately locked onto the second intersection. Zhang Feng exposed himself again, but it was only for an instant.¡± Jin Fan pointed at Wang Yi in the projection. ¡°The moment Zhang Feng was exposed for the second time, Wang Yi leaped off the roof andnded here. She then shot out the arrow in midair!¡± This arrow tore through the air and traversed nearly 200 meters, piercing through the ss. Zhang Feng happened to appear in the arrow¡¯s trajectory. The female guest watched the entire slow-motion process and eximed in surprise, ¡°Zhang Feng has actually been constantly changing his speed while traveling; he slows down every few seconds and asionally elerates. But only 1.22 seconds passed from the time Zhang Feng was exposed to Wang Yi¡¯s arrow hitting him! Of which, the arrow spent half a second flying in the air. It¡¯s ridiculous.¡± ¡°Zhou Yi¡¯s bow and arrow are like heavy machine guns that are firing randomly.¡± The male guest, Jin Fan, praised. ¡°Wang Yi is a long-range heavy sniper. As long as there¡¯s a chance, she¡¯ll seize it.¡± The audience was also very excited. In the battle, the amount of tips Wang Yi received kept rising! As one of the top three streamers on the spectator tform, Wang Yi¡¯sbat style had always attracted fans! Be it close-range strafing or unimaginable long-range sniping, and the fact that she was a beauty¡­ Watching her livestream was pure eye candy! In this battle, Wang Yi was far ahead of the ten contestants in terms of tips. ****** The two teams became even more vignt when Zhang Feng was seriously injured. ¡°Oh?¡± Heng Fang¡ªwho was walking carefully¡ªturned the intersection and saw a young man, Zhao Fan, who was also walking carefully. The two looked at each other in surprise. They were only ten meters apart¡ªit was too close! ¡°Die!¡± While traveling, Heng Fang held two short spears in each hand. Zhao Fan held a crescent saber. The moment they saw each other, Heng Fang almost instinctively threw out the two short spears in his hand. Zhao Fan¡¯s eyes turned red as he kicked off the ground and charged forward. A short spear sliced past him, and the other short spear was blocked by the crescent saber in his hand. Heng Fang immediately retreated after throwing out the two short spears! As he retreated, he took out the twonce pieces on his back and connected them together with a twist. ng. Heng Fang¡¯snce blocked the crescent saber¡¯s mighty strike, but the might of this strike still made Heng Fang stumble back involuntarily. ¡°Die.¡± Zhao Fan didn¡¯t hesitate to continue his pursuit. One strike after another! They were like a storm or bolts of lightning that were iparably ferocious. Heng Fang was suppressed to the point where he could only work hard to block. Why are his attacks so fierce and his strength so great??Heng Fang found it unbelievable.?Liu Chongyuan cultivates Giant Bear Evolution, but the might of his strikes feel inferior to Zhao Fan¡¯s saber techniques. Zhao Fan¡¯s saber was extremely ferocious and powerful! Furthermore, it was like a tsunami¡ªone strike after another without any rest. Sixteen consecutive strikes resulted in Heng Fang exposing his core! The 17th strikended on Heng Fang¡¯s chest; it split open his armor and torso! Heng Fang dazedly stood in his spot as his body began to turn ethereal. I lost??Heng Fang found it unbelievable. Zhao Fan watched Heng Fang¡¯s ethereal figure vanish, and his young face revealed a hint of regret.?I feel like I¡¯m just a little short. I was just a little short of breaking through! The might of this strike can be much greater! In China¡¯s official livestream, this battle was also reying at a slow speed. Zhao Fan delivered 17 consecutive strikes with extreme ferocity, killing Heng Fang after dishing out one strike after another! ¡°Zhao Fan is only 18 this year. He only started learning martial arts after sitting for the college entrance examination, when the virtual world opened up.¡± Liu Xin eximed in surprise, ¡°He¡¯s growing too quickly. It feels like he will be much stronger in a few days! Seven or eight days ago, Fairy Wang personally came up with China¡¯s expert rankings and designated Zhao Fan as number one in the third tier. However, I think Zhao Fan has improved too much in seven or eight days. He¡¯s now ranked at the forefront of the second tier.¡± ¡°Too strong.¡± ¡°I also started practicing after the virtual world¡¯sunch. Why am I still a Silver Moon rookie?¡± ¡°The difference between people is too great.¡± ¡°How can he be that strong after just slightly over a month in the virtual world?¡± ¡°In Expert Tracking, they interviewed Zhao Fan, his rtives and friends, and his ssmates. He has indeed never practiced before!¡± Countlessments flooded thement section, eximing in surprise at this 18-year-old genius. ****** In the modern city map, both teams had rendezvoused. Heng Fang was killed in a one-on-one battle against Zhao Fan??Xu Jingming, Wang Yi, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan were very surprised. ¡°Zhao Fan¡¯s growth is indeed fast,¡± Wang Yi nodded and said. ¡°We¡¯re now fighting four against five. Thankfully¡­ Although Zhang Feng isn¡¯t dead, he doesn¡¯t have much strength left.¡± Liu Chongyuan nodded. ¡°We have to be careful of Zhao Fan next.¡± ¡°Tie Lianyun is the one we need to be careful of the most,¡± Yang Qing said. ¡°Senior Brother Tie Lianyun is, after all, one of the three great martial arts legends in China. He was once on par with Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang. His strength might be much more terrifying than that of Zhao Fan.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll deal with Tie Lianyun; you guys try to deal with the others first,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°With Sister Yi¡¯s looming threat, the two of us still have some confidence,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. A terrifying sharpshooter could make the other party hold back at all times to prevent the sharpshooter from dealing a sessful hit. ¡°I also want to test how powerful this Zhao Fan is.¡± Yang Qingshuo cultivated Shadow Leopard Evolution and was known for his speed and agility. He was confident in holding back opponents who were stronger than him. ¡°They¡¯re approaching.¡± Wang Yi looked out the window and saw the five people rapidly advancing. As the team¡¯s vanguard, Tie Lianyun held his shield and saber while Zhang Cheng held his dual shields. Zhao Fan and Zhang Feng followed behind, followed by Sun Li. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan quickly went downstairs and arrived on the street. ¡°Enter the shops; we will only be sitting ducks on the street.¡± Tie Lianyun saw this from afar, but he wasn¡¯t settling on the battlefield Xu Jingming and the others had decided on. ¡°Let¡¯s find Wang Yi and get rid of her.¡± After Tie Lianyun gave the order, the team quickly advanced. They turned a corner and ignored Xu Jingming and the others before entering the store. ¡°How cautious.¡± Xu Jingming looked up when he saw this. ¡°Sister Yi, they entered the shops.¡± Wang Yi¡ªwho had appeared on the rooftop¡ªquickly ran with the quiver on her back. She ran to the corner of the rooftop and quietly jumped down, swiftly moving to another building along the street. ¡°Captain, Wang Yi has left the store.¡± Sun Li¡ªwho was hiding at the back¡ªcaught a glimpse of her and immediately reported, ¡°She went to the gray residential building beside it.¡± ¡°The building by the side doesn¡¯t boast a good field of vision. Immediately attack Xu Jingming and the others,¡± Tie Lianyun immediately ordered. Wang Yi was a huge threat in the shop due to its wide field of vision, but her threat was much lower in the building beside. As long as the team dodged slightly, it was difficult for Wang Yi to find a chance to attack. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The five of them quickly rushed over to Xu Jingming and the others. ¡°Junior Brother!¡± Tie Lianyun took the lead. With a shield in one hand and a saber in the other, he charged forward valiantly. ¡°Senior Brother.¡± Xu Jingming held a shield in each hand and looked at his senior brother in anticipation. He had been practicing his footwork these days, and especially after his shield technique broke through, he had vaguely gained an idea about how he should work toward a footwork breakthrough. The force exerted by his feet could be very fast and fierce, and he could reach 50 meters per second in two steps! How could he perfectly utilize his footwork? This was the key. ¡°I hope you can give me some pressure.¡± Xu Jingming took the initiative to wee him. Whoosh. The saber in Tie Lianyun¡¯s hand shed, and it sliced through the air like it was slicing through water. Xu Jingming faintly heard the sound of air being sliced apart before the saber arrived in front of him. Xu Jingming blocked with his shield and gently diverted the force. At the same time, he moved about and avoided Tie Lianyun¡¯s shield bash. ¡°You¡¯ve really broken through.¡± Tie Lianyun¡¯s eyes burned. ¡°Senior Brother, your saber technique is also extraordinary.¡± Xu Jingming was certain that Tie Lianyun¡¯s saber technique had broken through, but his shield techniques and physical attributes didn¡¯t pose a threat. Tie Lianyun¡¯s fighting spirit was high as he executed his shield saber technique.?The country has focused on grooming me. The ¡®Lv. 5 Shield Saber Technique¡¯ deduced from my shield saber technique is extremely exquisite. I¡¯ve been training hard in the virtual world and in reality¡­ My saber technique has broken through, but my shield technique hasn¡¯t. Only bybining the shield and saber can I fuse Yin and Yang into one and truly achieve perfection, Tie Lianyun thought to himself.?Only then can I unleash the might of Lv. 5 Shield Saber Technique. This junior brother of mine has extraordinary shield techniques; he canpletely block my saber! He¡¯s a rare opponent.?Tie Lianyun disyed the moves in Lv. 5 Shield Saber Technique. His moves were dazzling as he attacked relentlessly. Xu Jingming held his dual shields and blocked as he dodged.?My opponent is rare. I hope Senior Brother can help my footwork break through. An opponent virtualized in the virtual world could have very high strength, speed, and other aspects, but their moves were much less exquisite. They also had veryckingbat intelligence and other traits. True experts could often dish out unexpected moves. ¡­ While Xu Jingming and Tie Lianyun were fighting, Yang Qingshuo and Liu Chongyuan were also battling Zhao Fan, Zhang Cheng, and Zhang Feng. Sun Li was still in the distance, ready to fire at any moment. Swish. Wang Yi rushed out of the residence and shot out an arrow. ng! Zhang Cheng¡ªwho held two shields¡ªwas already prepared to block the arrow. Swish! Swish! Swish! Sun Li shot three consecutive arrows at Yang Qingshuo, who was in a somewhat sorry state. At this moment, Zhao Fan struck again. Bang!!! Yang Qingshuo was sent flying dozens of feet away from the strike. Liu Chongyuan immediately blocked it with his dual shields, and Zhao Fan and Zhang Feng immediately attacked. Although Zhang Feng¡¯s abdomen was injured, he could still use a portion of his strength. He still posed a threat. ¡°Sun Li is too familiar with our moves. With him watching, it will be a difficult fight,¡± Yang Qingshuo said anxiously in the team chat. ¡°Pfft.¡± Sun Li¡¯s armor-piercing arrow struck Liu Chongyuan in the knee. Although it was fine with the protection of his heavy armor, it broke Liu Chongyuan¡¯s pace. Zhao Fan took the opportunity to sh at Liu Chongyuan¡¯s leg, causing him to copse. Swish! Swish! Swish! Sun Li shot arrows at Yang Qingshuo, who was in a sorry state. Wang Yi also shot, but Zhang Cheng held two shields and protected Zhao Fan and Zhang Feng with all his might. ¡°Captain, we can¡¯t hold on anymore.¡± Liu Chongyuan copsed to the ground. Faced with the iing weapons, he tried his best to protect his head with his shield and anxiously spoke into the team chat. ¡°This Zhao Fan is too fierce.¡± Yang Qingshuo tried his best to dodge and block the arrows. Xu Jingming heard the team chat. The pressure Senior Brother is giving me isn¡¯t enough.?Xu Jingming was very regretful. His footwork was good enough, but speed didn¡¯t determine a Lv. 3 footwork. Forget it.?Xu Jingming suddenly unleashed his strength. Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming¡¯s feet seemed to explode with lightning as his speed rapidly increased, leaving Tie Lianyun¡ªwho was attacking as he wished¡ªdumbfounded. Xu Jingming¡¯s current speed far exceeded his, and he couldn¡¯t catch up. ¡°Hide!¡± Tie Lianyun shouted at the top of his lungs. Zhao Fan, Zhang Feng, Zhang Cheng, and Sun Li looked over at the same time and saw a dark-red blur charge over. The impact of this speed was like that of a terrifying god. ¡°Not good.¡± Zhao Fan and Zhang Feng immediately retreated. ¡°Ha!¡± Being in heavy armor, Zhang Cheng was the slowest; he immediately raised his dual shields, stabilized his body, and tried to tank the attack. Bang!!! Xu Jingming¡ªwho was wearing dark-red armor¡ªexecuted a simple Eight Extremities Crush shield technique when he arrived in front of Zhang Cheng. The shield in his right hand was unstoppable as it carried the high-speed impact of his body and struck the heavy-armored Zhang Cheng. One could ignore the attacks of many weapons when donning heavy armor, but heavy weapons were their nemesis. Xu Jingming¡¯s Crush shield and the explosive strengthing from his Advanced evolutionary method made his might unimaginable. Bam! Zhang Cheng¡ªwho held tworge shields¡ªwas sent flying. His entire body exploded in a bloody mist¡ªhis organs already ruptured from the impact. His entire body turned ethereal, and only the tworge shields tumbled far away. The fleeing Zhao Fan, Zhang Feng, and Sun Li trembled. Even Tie Lianyun, who was about to chase after Xu Jingming, felt his legs turn weak. ¡°An expert in heavy armor was pulverized?¡± ¡°Wow¡ª¡± ¡°What the hell is this?¡± ¡°Am I seeing things?¡± The viewers exceeding a billion in China¡¯s official livestream were in an uproar. Countless voices swept through the livestream like a tsunami. However, the dark-red, godlike-like figure on the battlefield was too fast. In two steps, he arrived in front of the injured Zhang Feng. Bam! Zhang Feng was sent flying. A bloody mist rose up as he flew back, and his entire body turned ethereal. Countless audience members eximed. ¡°Another one is gone!¡± ¡°This is madness!¡± Xu Jingming turned and stared at Zhao Fan. Zhao Fan was like a rabbit that had been eyed by a tiger. He was clearly very strong, but Xu Jingming was terrifyingly imposing. After Xu Jingming unleashed his full strength¡ªespecially the eruption of his Be Fire might¡ªhe was even more terrifying than Liu Hai! Boom! Boom! Boom! Every step was like the eruption of lightning and fire. In just three steps, he caught up to Zhao Fan. Zhao Fan gritted his teeth and stopped, intending to block with the saber he flipped out. Bang! The godlike-like figure charged over and smashed with his shield as though sending the world into a copse. With a bang, Zhao Fan was sent flying like a cannonball. As a bloody mist rose, he turned ethereal. The archer¡ªSun Li, who was originally the furthest away¡ªwas fast and had long fled. ¡°I¡¯ll leave Sun Li to the three of you.¡± Xu Jingming stopped and looked at Tie Lianyun. ¡°Yes, Captain.¡± Liu Chongyuan, Yang Qingshuo, and Wang Yi were stunned when they stood up. They couldn¡¯t help but raise their voice in gusto as they chased after Sun Li. Tie Lianyun¡¯s eyes narrowed as he looked at Xu Jingming. At this moment, the entire China¡¯s official livestream erupted! Countless viewers went crazy. ¡°This is Xu Jingming?¡± ¡°That idiot Fairy Wang; Xu Jingming is in the third tier?¡± ¡°Oh my god! How is Xu Jingming so strong?¡± ¡°How can his shield be so terrifying!?!?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s tips were like an erupting volcano as they kept rising. Chapter 70 - The Formidably Peerless Xu Jingming

Chapter 70: The Formidably Peerless Xu Jingming

Xu Jingming was rtively special to countless people in China. Although his strength had been plummeting in the past month or so, and it was said that his strength was in the third tier of China¡¯s experts, Xu Jingming was definitely known by virtually everyone! This was because Xu Jingming shone the most at China¡¯s first Divine battle after the virtual world¡¯sunch. The poprity of that battle was almostparable to the Firestarter Cup. The audience back then remembered Xu Jingming! They also looked forward to his subsequent performance. However, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t live-stream, so they could only see his fights asionally through a third party. His strength wasn¡¯t as dazzling, so his poprity naturally plummeted. But today! ¡°Way too awesome.¡± ¡°This is what you call a battle!¡± ¡°This kind of shield technique is cool. Everyone else is defending, but Xu Jingming¡¯s shield is just formidably peerless!¡± ¡°Formidably peerless!¡± ¡°Formidably peerless, Xu Jingming!¡± Countlessments flooded in. The audience broke out into goosebumps as their hearts raced with excitement. In the stands. This kid¡­?Liu Hai sat in the stands and watched from afar beforeughing.?I knew his talent was astonishing. He finally broke through! It¡¯s just that his shield techniques andbat methods arepletely different from what I taught him? It can even be said to be theplete opposite??A thought surfaced in Liu Hai¡¯s mind.?Could it be that I taught him wrongly and ended up dying my disciple? Liu Hai couldn¡¯t be med; he was the only person who reached Lv. 3 in every aspect after the virtual world¡¯sunch. Liu Hai didn¡¯t have much to reference and could only teach his best methods to his disciples. A very strong shield technique.?Lei Yunfang¡¯s eyes lit up in the stands.?He has clearly broken through with the evolutionary method as well. I¡¯ve finally found an opponent. Xiaoqing¡¯s senior brother??Team Fairydance¡¯s captain, Zhang Qing, smiled when she saw this scene.?Thispetition is getting more exciting. The stocky Fang Yu sat there in silence as he took in everything. ¡­ In the modern citybat map. Tie Lianyun looked at Xu Jingming in front of him and felt a mountain crushing down on his heart. The pressure made Tie Lianyun go crazy because reason told him that¡­ his junior brother was strong! Too strong¡ªso strong that he exceeded the limits of whatever resistance Tie Lianyun coulde up with! When the gap reached a certain point, there was no way to fight at all. For example, Zhao Fan was very outstanding, but when Xu Jingming struck out with his shield, Zhao Fan was sent flying like a cannonball and turned into nothingness. This was the huge difference in physique and force delivery! ¡°Senior Brother, be careful,¡± Xu Jingming said. Be careful? I¡¯m to be careful??Tie Lianyun¡¯s willpower¡ªwhich he had honed over the years¡ªmade him feel as if his feet were nailed to the ground. He didn¡¯t retreat. ¡°Junior Brother, show me your greatest strength,¡± Tie Lianyun said. ¡°Greatest strength?¡± Xu Jingming moved his feet. Boom! The explosive force from his stomp was terrifying. Xu Jingming¡ªwho was wearing dark-red armor¡ªturned into a blur once again as though he was descending a mountain. Tie Lianyun had no time to dodge in the face of such terrifying speed. The shield came crashing down, and all Tie Lianyun could do was raise his shield to defend. He put his entire body behind the shield. Bam! The impact sent Tie Lianyun flying like a billiard ball, and he crashed into a residential building¡¯s wall and shattered it. Large amounts of gravel crumbled as Tie Lianyun fell into the residence. Xu Jingming watched this scene. At his senior brother¡¯s level of strength, he couldn¡¯t use his full strength against him. You already couldn¡¯t withstand a single Forward Shield Smash, Xu Jingming thought to himself. Forward Shield Smash was a very simple move, but Xu Jingming¡¯s improvement allowed him to move at a terrifying speed. His shield smash was even more so by directing his body¡¯s deep-seated strength into an instant eruption of strength. It was a simple move¡­ Even though Tie Lianyun had received the country¡¯s grooming and had learned advanced techniques like ¡®Lv. 5 Shield Saber Technique,¡¯ he couldn¡¯t fight back. Strength and speed were the true realms. With the same body, greater strength and higher speed could be unleashed. This was what it meant by having greater strength delivery! For example, Lv. 3 spearmanship allowed one to unleash even more terrifying strength and speed when using a spear. Lv. 3 shield techniques allowed one to unleash terrifying strength and speed when using a shield technique¡­ When a person could unleash that much strength with different weapons, it meant that their control over their body was bing more and more brilliant. When one was sufficiently brilliant, they could unleash a Lv. 3 explosive force just by picking up a weapon! Shield technique? I managed to defend against it??Tie Lianyun climbed out of the rubble, his eyes burning with excitement. Tie Lianyun only had one thought when his junior brother executed Forward Shield Smash! It was like a high-speed train hurtling down at him: he had to defend! His saber technique had reached Lv. 3, which meant that he had reached this level in certain aspects of his body. With this strong thought, the shield in his hand actually erupted with sufficient strength. Although there was still a huge gap between him and Xu Jingming, he blocked enough of the impact and deflected most of the force. He didn¡¯t die from a single strike. Oh??Xu Jingming looked at Tie Lianyun. ¡°Junior Brother, I have to thank you for helping me make a breakthrough in my shield techniques.¡± Tie Lianyun held a shield in one hand and a saber in the other as he walked out of the wrecked residential building. ¡°I¡¯ll let you know the Yin and Yang might of the shield and saberbination. Even if your physique is stronger, it won¡¯t be easy to defeat me.¡± ¡°Yin and Yang?¡± Xu Jingming looked at his senior brother with anticipation in his eyes. ¡°Senior Brother, it looks like I¡¯ll have to be serious!¡± Tie Lianyun stared at his junior brother. Boom! Xu Jingming instantly turned into a dark-red blur. This speed again.?Tie Lianyun couldn¡¯t dodge such terrifying speed and could only tank it head-on. Xu Jingming only took two steps forward, and he was so fast that he produced huge resistance in the air. The moment the dual shields in his hands approached Tie Lianyun, he struck out ferociously! Regardless of what techniques the shield and saber had, with the range of his two shields beingrge enough¡ªall he needed to do was strike! Just as his father had said, he just needed to pounce regardless of the enemy¡¯s moves! Xu Jingming respected his senior brother very much, so he used Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce! Bam. Tie Lianyun was still sent flying, but he forced himself not to cough out blood. Whoosh. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t show any mercy; his feet kicked the ground as he charged forward like a bolt of lightning. His speed of advancement was even faster than Tie Lianyun¡¯s retreating flight. Huh??Tie Lianyun¡¯s expression changed. Before hended, he saw Xu Jingming appear in front of him with a leap. Boom! This time, Xu Jingming leaped up and raised his right shield high as if he were holding a huge ax! His waist and abdomen were like the axles of his body as he allowed the momentum to carry him. Just by exerting his strength, his right shield turned into a stream of light that cleaved down! Mid-flight, Tie Lianyun could only hold his shield and couldn¡¯t deflect the force. He endured the strike head-on! With this strike, Tie Lianyun crashed into the ground with a bang. The ground even caved in, producing a huge crater in the concrete. Most of Tie Lianyun¡¯s body was trapped in the crater. Eight Extremities, Mountain Cleave! The process of being sent flying was also a buffer. This time, he crashed into the concrete ground. The impact instantly erupted across the concrete ground and Tie Lianyun¡¯s body. In an instant, countless bones in Tie Lianyun fractured, and his blood dyed his armor red. He also spat out blood and some bone shards. ¡°Junior Brother, you¡¯re stronger than me now.¡± Tie Lianyun stared at Xu Jingming and spoke with difficulty before his body began to turn ethereal. Xu Jingming watched this scene. Combining Yin and Yang won¡¯t work either,?Xu Jingming thought.?Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce and Mountain Cleave was sufficient to finish off Senior Brother. It looks like I have to fight an opponent who has reached Advanced in the evolutionary method to have a good fight. ¡­ ¡°Amazing!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming, I love you!¡± ¡°From now on, I¡¯ll be your fanatical fan!¡± ¡°Why are Xu Jingming¡¯s moves so cool? They¡¯re even better than Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang¡¯s battle.¡± ¡°Way too formidable.¡± Countlessments appeared, and countless viewers were won over. Xu Jingming¡¯s battle was magical. Bam¡ªwith a m of his shield, the enemy turned into nothingness. Even Tie Lianyun turned into nothingness under the Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce and Mountain Cleavebo. This was a pure and formidable aesthetic. ¡­ In the modern city map, Xu Jingming looked into the distance. Yang Qingshuo, Liu Chongyuan, and Wang Yi had already surrounded Sun Li. Sun Li¡¯s arm and thigh had been shot. He was leaning against the wall and looking at the three people in front of him. ¡°Hmph, you guys must be feeling smug, huh?¡± Sun Li sneered at Yang Qingshuo and Liu Chongyuan. ¡°I never expected that the seemingly loyal Xu Jingming would be such a vile person.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Wang Yi, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan were stunned. ¡°Xu Jingming is so strong; even his evolutionary method must¡¯ve broken through a long time ago.¡± Sun Li sneered. ¡°He must¡¯ve broken through a long time ago. He kept it a secret and didn¡¯t say a word. He was probablyughing at me when I left the team! If he had disclosed his strength earlier, would I have left the team? He even kept it a secret from his teammates. A vile person like Xu Jingming¡ª¡± ¡°Pfft.¡± An arrow instantly prated Sun Li¡¯s mouth and prated his head. Liu Chongyuan and Yang Qingshuo nced at Wang Yi. ¡°I really can¡¯t stand listening to his nonsense anymore.¡± Wang Yi put down her bow. Chapter 71 - Fang Yu from Team Urim

Chapter 71: Fang Yu from Team Urim

Team Golden Roc¡¯s Zhao Fan, Zhang Feng, Zhang Cheng, and the team manager¡ªthe silver-haired youth¡ªwere in the stands, watching Xu Jingming kill Tie Lianyun and Sun Li. ¡°This Xu Jingming is too strong.¡± Zhang Feng couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°He¡¯s ridiculously strong. Even Captain isn¡¯t his match.¡± ¡°It¡¯s possible that he has already attained strength that¡¯s close to Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang.¡± Although Zhao Fan was a peerless genius, he felt the huge gap. The silver-haired youth beside him said, ¡°Xu Jingming is very strong, but he¡¯s still inferior to Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang! Those two seniors cleared the third level of Cosmos Tower. The third level is very difficult. You¡¯ve all seen the videos of Liu Hai and Tiger Fussen clearing it back then. Liu Hai spent tremendous effort clearing it, and Tiger Fussen barely cleared it thanks to luck.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The three nodded. Yes, only by clearing the third level of Cosmos Tower could one be considered to be close to Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang. Those were the two greats in China¡¯s martial arts world¡ªmountains even¡ªbut as a mountain, Xu Jingming was already very highpared to them. ¡°Captain.¡± Zhao Fan and the others stood up, and the silver-haired youth got up to wee Tie Lianyun. ¡°This junior brother of mine is really strong.¡± Tie Lianyun smiled happily. ¡°However, this battle gave me a breakthrough. Soon, my evolutionary method will break through to Advanced.¡± After his shield and saber broke through, Tie Lianyun was very confident that his evolutionary method could break through. I have to win Tie Lianyun over. After he breaks through, he will be one of the top experts in China.?The silver-haired youth thought to himself,?It will be too difficult to invite someone stronger than him. At this moment, Sun Li arrived, but everyone only nodded in greeting and didn¡¯t get up to wee him. Only the team manager and captain were worthy of the rest standing up to wee them. ¡°It¡¯s my fault.¡± Sun Li walked over. ¡°Xu Jingming hid it too well; I didn¡¯t even know his true strength when I was his teammate. His schemes and calctions were too impressive. Perhaps he already had the Firestarter Cup in consideration back then. It¡¯s fine if he kept it from his opponent, but he even hid it from his teammates.¡± ¡°That junior brother of mine doesn¡¯t have that kind of personality.¡± Tie Lianyun shook his head. Sun Li was taken aback, but he could only shut his mouth and stop. ¡°He became famous at a young age and put his heart and soul into training. He¡¯s the same as me; he only trusts his strength and doesn¡¯t care about scheming,¡± Tie Lianyun said. He was a person who immersed himself in training. Regardless of how others schemed, he could naturally be world champion as long as he was strong enough. Instead of scheming, one might as well focus on improving their strength. ¡°Captain, you¡¯re right. After all, I wasn¡¯t that close to him in the past.¡± Sun Li nodded. ¡°Being in Team B, you naturally don¡¯t know him well.¡± Tie Lianyun sighed. ¡°This junior brother of mine is even more talented than me. I¡¯m envious.¡± Although he spoke of envy, Tie Lianyun¡¯s eyes were filled with fighting spirit. Having lost this time, he would definitely win it back next time! Of the five main members of the team, Sun Li is indeed weak, and he doesn¡¯t have much potential.?The silver-haired youth stood to the side and thought to himself,?Getting him at thest minute could only be considered an interim solution for the Firestarter Cup, but the effects are clearly very ordinary¡­ I still have to find another sharpshooter. I can also save some money by terminating the contract with Sun Li after thepetition. As the sponsor, he naturally had a use that allowed termination of the contract based on the results of thepetition. ****** ¡°Jingming, well done.¡± Xu Hong patted his son on the shoulder. ¡°The Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce and Mountain Cleave at the end were executed beautifully!¡± ¡°Dad, it¡¯s all thanks to you,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Xu Hongughed heartily. He felt a sense of aplishment seeing his son be better under his tutge. Xu Jingming, his rtives, and his friends watched the sixth match of the second round in a happy mood. Sixth match: Team Zhou Yi versus Team Urim. ¡°Zhou Yi is really strong.¡± Yang Qingshuo sighed in amazement. ¡°The arrows he strafes are stronger than my armor-piercing arrows,¡± Wang Yi said. Xu Jingming said, ¡°Extraordinary strength is gained with an improved physique. With a high realm, it¡¯s natural that any random arrow has terrifying might. You can do it after you break through, Sister Yi¡ªyou can even do it better.¡± ¡°Team Urim has it difficult. More than half of them died before they reached Zhou Yi.¡± Heng Fang shook his head and sighed. The five members of Team Urim charged at Zhou Yi with great difficulty. As they faced the obstructions of Team Zhou Yi¡¯s other four members, they also had to deal with the terrifying bow and arrow. Zhou Yi didn¡¯t hide and instead shot an arrow dozens of meters away from them. Senior Liu Jianfeng gave up on attempting an assassination and instead went to kill the other members of Team Zhou Yi. ¡°Zhou Yi¡¯s teammates are quite average,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. Zhou Yi¡¯s four teammates ended up being killed by Team Urim. There was only one person left on Team Urim¡ªCaptain Fang Yu. ¡°Zhou Yi.¡± Fang Yu looked at Zhou Yi. ¡°There¡¯s only you and me left. It¡¯s very fair to fight one-on-one.¡± ¡°One-on-one?¡± Zhou Yi looked at him and wore the quiver on the ground with two quivers slung over him. Fang Yu was stocky and wore heavy armor. He had six short halberds on his back and held a City-Storming Halberd in hand. Fang Yu charged at Zhou Yi inrge strides, and thetter did his best to fire. ¡°Fang Yu?¡± Countless audience members eximed. Every arrow of Zhou Yi¡¯s was stronger than Wang Yi¡¯s armor-piercing arrows. Logically speaking, even if they couldn¡¯t pierce through heavy armor, they would affect one¡¯s speed when they hit the body. But if Zhou Yi¡¯s arrowsnded on heavy armor, it would be like scratching an itch¡ªFang Yu wouldn¡¯t be affected at all when running. Only when an arrow was aimed at Fang Yu¡¯s head did Fang Yu use his halberd technique to block. ¡°All of them got blocked.¡± Zhou Yi shot out 12 consecutive arrows, but Fang Yu blocked them perfectly. He wasn¡¯t injured at all and had already arrived in front of the former. Zhou Yi finally retreated! As he executed his movement technique, he continued firing. ¡°Dodging?¡± Fang Yu instantly put down the City-Storming Halberd in his hand and drew two short halberds before throwing them forward instantly! The speed of the two short halberds was terrifying. The two halberds¡ªwhich weighed several kilograms¡ªbroke through the sound barrier; this was much more terrifying than Zhou Yi¡¯s full-powered armor-piercing arrow. What terrifying strength.?Xu Jingming was surprised when he saw this.?Can I throw a short halberd at that speed? Other than needing advanced techniques to throw the halberd, one needed sufficient strength. Zhou Yi only had time to fire an arrow to deal with the two short halberds flying at supersonic speeds before he immediately tried his best to dodge. He dodged one halberd, but the other halberd brushed past his body, tearing through his leather armor and sendingrge chunks of flesh flying. ng. After throwing out two short halberds, Fang Yu raised his arms over his head to block the arrow. Boom. Fang Yu picked up the City-Storming Halberd on the ground and charged out again. The seriously injured Zhou Yi was no longer as fast as Fang Yu, but he still dodged as he fired arrows in a sorry state. However, Fang Yu charged over relentlessly. The City-Storming Halberd was like a bolt of lightning that sliced diagonally across Zhou Yi¡¯s body. Zhou Yi¡¯s body turned ethereal and disappeared. Team Urim won! Fang Yu was unharmed! ¡°This¡­¡± Countless viewers in China¡¯s official livestream fell silent. Even the host and two guests didn¡¯t know what to say. ¡°Zhou Yi lost, and he lost so badly.¡± ¡°Fang Yu killed Zhou Yi in a one-on-one battle?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t they say that Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, and Zhou Yi are the strongest three?¡± Countless audience members were stunned. Liu Xin looked at the prompter in front of her and said, ¡°We didn¡¯t expect Xu Jingming to be so powerful in the previous match, nor did we expect Zhou Yi to lose this match. He was killed by Fang Yu in a one-on-one battle! Fang Yu is 20 years old this year and is a civilian contestant. Perhaps nobody expected¡­ a civilian contestant to kill Zhou Yi after a month in the virtual world.¡± ¡°The short halberd that Fang Yu threw is the most ferocious throwing weapon I¡¯ve seen since thepetition began.¡± The male guest, Jin Fan, pointed at the slow-motion rey. ¡°The virtual world can determine that the highest speed of these two halberds are 393 meters per second and 407 meters per second, both exceeding the speed of sound. It has to be known that this isn¡¯t a very light bow and arrow, but a short halberd! How much strength is needed to throw this cannonball-like strike!?¡± ¡°He¡¯s only 20 this year.¡± Jin Fan couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°This reminds me of Tejano Xire, ranked fourth on the Cosmos Ranking. Tejano Xire is also 20. I think Fang Yu¡¯s talent and potential canpletelypare to Tejano Xire.¡± ¡­ As the crowd boiled with excitement, Team Pearwood¡¯s members also felt the pressure. ¡°This Fang Yu is too strong,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°Brother Xu, nobody in our team can withstand a single strike from him other than you.¡± Xu Jingming watched with anticipation in his eyes. Only such an opponent¡­ allowed him to fight to his heart¡¯s content! ¡­ In the seventh match, Team Big Fish vs. Team Heavenly Note. This match was rtively ordinary; there were no dazzling opponents. After a tough battle, Team Heavenly Note¡¯s Zhuang Ziyu, Yu Cheng, Wu Sai, Zhang Qian, andpany worked together and finally won. However, it was also very tragic¡ªonly Zhang Qian stood on the battlefield. In the eighth match, Team Drifting vs. Team Fairydance. In this match, the members of Team Fairydance did their best. Sun Yuting, Sharpshooter Wang Nuan, Dai Xiaoqing, and Yuan Yujiao did their best, but Captain Zhang Qing didn¡¯t show much of her strength. Only when two of her teammates fell did Captain Zhang Qing truly exert her strength. With dual swords in hand, she was as fast as a phantom as she shuttled through the enemy camp. With a few sword shes, Team Drifting was wiped out. Zhang Qing¡¯s sword techniques were truly like those of a sword immortal¡ªbeautiful and cruel to the extreme. ¡°She easily crushed a team,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°Zhang Qing probably broke through too.¡± ¡°Her sword technique and evolutionary method have all broken through,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t have been so easy.¡± As they discussed, Liu Xin looked at the prompter on thementary tform in front of her and smiled. ¡°The eight matches of the Firestarter Cup¡¯s second round havee to a close. The virtual world has also deduced thebat strength disyed by each team during their battles. Liu Hai¡¯s team and Lei Yunfang¡¯s team are still No. 1 and No. 2. The other teams are ranked ording to theirbat strength.¡± With that said, a huge ranking chart appeared in the livestream. 1st: Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team (Captain: Liu Hai) 2nd: Team Lei Yunfang (Captain: Lei Yunfang) 3rd: Team Fairydance (Captain: Zhang Qing), Team Combat Strength: 21,280 4th: Team Urim (Captain: Fang Yu), Team Combat Strength: 21,130 5th: Team Pearwood (Captain: Xu Jingming), Team Combat Strength: 21,087 6th: Team Shield and Ax (Captain: Xiong Tianshan), Team Combat Strength: 18,932 7th: Team Cloud Mountain (Captain: Huo Qingshan), Team Combat Strength: 16,220 8th: Team Heavenly Note (Captain: Zhuang Ziyu), Team Combat Strength: 16,035 At the same time, a battle lineup appeared. September 4, 0:00. First match: Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team vs. Team Heavenly Note. September 4, 1:00. Second match: Team Lei Yunfang vs. Team Cloud Mountain September 4, 2:00. Third match: Team Fairydance vs. Team Shield and Ax September 4, 3:00. Fourth match: Team Urim vs. Team Pearwood ¡°This¡­¡± The members of Team Pearwood looked at the ranking. ¡°Our opponent tomorrow is Team Urim led by Fang Yu?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. As Xu Jingming watched, a fighting spirit rose in his chest. Did Fang Yu have what it takes to make him use his spearmanship? ¡­ Meanwhile, Team Urim¡¯s members were also looking at the battle schedule. ¡°Of the four matches tomorrow, the other three should be one-sided. Only for us¡­ Our opponent is Team Pearwood.¡± The team members were under a lot of pressure. Senior Liu Jianfeng chuckled and nodded. ¡°Our opponent is Xu Jingming. He¡¯s an unfathomable kid.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming?¡± The silent Fang Yu stared at the battle schedule and said, ¡°I¡¯ll crush him tomorrow!¡± Chapter 72 - Promotional Hype

Chapter 72: Promotional Hype

China, Life Evolution Bureau, 4 a.m. The waves ebbed. Secretary Guo knocked on the door gently. ¡°Come on in.¡± A voice sounded from behind the door, which opened automatically. ¡°Director.¡± Secretary Guo saw Director Zhou sitting at the desk and watching the rey of thepetition. Secretary Guo said, ¡°The second round of the Firestarter Cup has ended, and the top eight teams have been decided. Are the media¡¯s publicity promotions still going to follow the usual rules?¡± ¡°The promotion of the matches and the experts will follow the usual rules,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile, ¡°but you have to be flexible. For example, the first three of the four matches tomorrow aren¡¯t controversial, but the fourth match is different! Both teams are strong¡­ It¡¯s a good topic of discussion. Increase the publicity for the fourth match, especially for Fang Yu and Xu Jingming. Increase the level of publicity for the two of them to Level 1.¡± ¡°Level 1?¡± Secretary Guo was surprised. ¡°Lei Yunfang is the only person with a level of publicity these days. Would such intense hype backfire? It¡¯s fine with Xu Jingming, but Fang Yu is only 20 years old. If we overdo it, I¡¯m worried¡­¡± ¡°Liu Hai¡¯s publicity is at a special level. Everyone knows about him,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°I don¡¯t see him being destroyed either. The character of a true expert is also very important. If he¡¯s destroyed so easily from receiving poprity, he wouldn¡¯t have a future. It¡¯s fine if he¡¯s ruined.¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± Secretary Guo replied respectfully. ¡°There¡¯s not much time left for Earth,¡± Director Zhou said softly. ¡°We have to make the best use of our time and think of ways to groom batch after batch of experts. China¡¯s strategy is already considered gentlepared to how they¡¯re doing it in Japan.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Secretary Guo nodded. ¡°We will immediately assign missions ording to the requirements of a Level 1 publicity.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡­ In the morning, Xu Jingming and his family ate breakfast together. Family gatherings were usually held during breakfast these days. After a night of virtual world gaming, breakfast was the time when there was much to discuss. ¡°Grandson, your tips for today¡¯s match are really high.¡± Grandpa Xu was especially sensitive to tips. He sighed and said, ¡°More than ten million in one match.¡± ¡°I only get slightly more than a quarter of that eventually,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You think it¡¯s too little? Punk¡­¡± Grandpa Xu red at him. By the side, Li Miaomiao said, ¡°Because people have watched too many Divine matches and are used to all kinds of amazing performances, it¡¯s getting harder and harder to get them to tip us! Even if one performs very well in the Firestarter Cup, it¡¯s already very rare to receive one million in tips. Jingming received more than ten million in that match yesterday, so it should be the highest since the Firestarter Cup began. When Fang Yu defeated Zhou Yi, the tips he received were only about three million.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a fool.¡± Grandpa Xu immediately said, ¡°To get tips, one needs to work up the audience¡¯s excitement. For example, Jingming did very well. He first dealt with the three members of Team Golden Roc, and each kill hyped up the audience. Three consecutive kills raised the audience¡¯s excitement. Then, he fought Tie Lianyun¡­ The audience was excited enough, so they naturally tipped him.¡± ¡°Fang Yu was different; he didn¡¯t unleash his full strength in the beginning. He only unleashed his strength in a one-on-one battle against Zhou Yi! Once he unleashed his strength, he was unbelievably fierce and violent. The audience was still reeling in their shock when he had killed Zhou Yi. The battle ended after that, and there was no way to tip him anymore! Many audience members hadn¡¯t even reacted to the situation, and thepetition was over.¡± Grandpa Xu shook his head. ¡°He doesn¡¯t know how to earn tips at all. Earning tips is about stirring the audience¡¯s emotions and giving them time to release it. He just didn¡¯t give the audience enough time to vent their emotions.¡± Xu Jingming gave his grandfather a thumbs-up. Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise, ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯ve live-streamed too, but I didn¡¯t think too much about it.¡± ¡°How many times have you live-streamed? Yours is just a rounding error whenpared to mine.¡± Grandpa Xu shook his head. ¡°Back then, I spent at least five hours a day and didn¡¯t stop working the entire year. After live-streaming for so many years, these are all basic skills. It¡¯s a pity that I don¡¯t have my eldest grandson¡¯s spear and shield techniques. If I were as good as him¡­ I¡¯d livestream. I¡¯ll be humble, but it¡¯ll be easy for me to be one of the top three streamers on the spectator tform.¡± ¡°Sometimes, unleashing all your strength doesn¡¯t attract attention,¡± Grandpa Xu said. ¡°You can even act on purpose to create the battle situation you want andpletely stir up the audience¡¯s emotions. Only then will the audience be excited.¡± ¡°Act?¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were puzzled. ¡°Most of the audience knows that you¡¯re acting, but if yourpetition gives them a plethora of emotions¡ªjoy, happiness, delight¡ªthen they will love your livestream,¡± Grandpa Xu said. ¡°To put it simply¡­ You¡¯re a performer in a livestream. You have to put up a brilliant performance. Be it anger or shouting, these are all part of the act. If the performance is good, the audience will tip you.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Got it.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t be able to master that.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Martial arts and weaponrybat are my lifelong pursuit.¡± Grandpa Xu looked at his grandson. ¡°Perhaps this is why you¡¯re so strong, but the so-called ¡®lifelong pursuit¡¯ isn¡¯t something that excludes others. You can also increase the viewing pleasure of your matches while pursuing martial arts.¡± It¡¯s too troublesome.?Xu Jingming frowned when he heard that. ¡°Sometimes, you don¡¯t even need to act. You just need to change some of thebat methods to increase the viewership highlights,¡± Grandpa Xu said. ¡°I don¡¯t need money,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I really don¡¯t want to waste my time. I haven¡¯t started a livestream yet.¡± Yeah. His eldest grandson didn¡¯t even do livestreams. Grandpa Xu shook his head helplessly and left. ¡°Nobody inherited my live-streaming techniques that I¡¯ve honed my entire life. What a pity.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao looked at each other and smiled. The two of them couldn¡¯t pick it up. Xu Jingming was more focused on martial arts and didn¡¯t even want to live-stream. Li Miaomiao only live-streamed once a month before the virtual world. Nowadays, she mostly live-streamed herself ying games. She was very serious about singing and only started once after ample preparation. ¡°Dad, you are trying to teach your live-streaming techniques again?¡± Xu Hong ate his meat buns as he smiled at his father. ¡°You wanted to teach me back then too.¡± ¡°None of youck money.¡± Grandpa Xu shook his head. ¡°When youck money, you¡¯ll realize that this is a good skill.¡± The news was ying on the wall projection. ¡°A huge dark horse appeared in the second round of the Firestarter Cup National Tournament. Tie Lianyun¡ªwho took first ce three times¡ªwas easily defeated by Xu Jingming in the Firestarter Cup.¡± The family that was having breakfast turned their heads. A battle scene appeared on the news. Xu Jingming was like a god¡ªhe smashed three members of Team Golden Roc into nothingness with a shield and sent Tie Lianyun flying into a residence. ¡°Of Team Golden Roc¡¯s five members, four¡ªincluding Captain Tie Lianyun¡ªwere killed by Xu Jingming alone with his shield.¡± ¡­ In Penghai City. Cheng Zihao stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows in his office, looking down at the bustling scenery of Penghai City. ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk. This new office is still inferior to my immortal abode in the virtual world.¡± Cheng Zihao sighed. The program on the wall projection was discussing Xu Jingming and Fang Yu. ¡°I think more highly of Fang Yu! Fang Yu fought Zhou Yi one-on-one and killed him head-on. Who¡¯s Zhou Yi? He has been one of China¡¯s top three experts for a long time. If Fang Yu can kill him, he¡¯spletely qualified to be one of China¡¯s top three. As for Xu Jingming? He only defeated Tie Lianyun, who is far more inferior to Zhou Yi.¡± ¡°Did you watch thepetition? Xu Jingming crushed each person with one shield. Tie Lianyun failed to force Xu Jingming into unleashing his full strength! Moreover, he¡¯s 29 this year and has experience in the International Tournament. He¡¯s also much more experienced than Fang Yu.¡± ¡°Yeah, he¡¯s 29. Fang Yu is only 20, and that¡¯s why Fang Yu is a genius.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s pause for a moment. Let¡¯s take a look at some information on Fang Yu. This is the first-hand information our program team has.¡± Some information about Fang Yu¡¯s growth started ying in the program. ¡°Boss.¡± By the side, Zhou Feng was puzzled. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why is there news about Xu Jingming and Fang Yu everywhere today? All kinds of programs talking about them?¡± ¡°Everyone is paying attention to the Firestarter Cup after all.¡± Cheng Zihao thought nothing of it and said, ¡°There are a total of four matches in the third round. Only Xu Jingming and Fang Yu¡¯s match is controversial, so it¡¯s normal.¡± ¡°But this Xu Jingming really lucked out.¡± Cheng Zihao curled his lips. ¡°A kid who retired with a broken leg actually made aeback in the virtual world era. However, there are many hidden talents in China, and there are countless civilian experts. It¡¯s only been a month, but Fang Yu has appeared. I believe that in a few months¡­ more than a hundred Fang Yu will appear. When that happens, Xu Jingming will be nothing!¡± ¡°Boss, you¡¯re right. In the past, professional diators were the geniuses of a million people worldwide. Now, there are seven billion peoplepeting. Most of the past professional diators¡­ can¡¯t be considered geniuses.¡± Zhou Feng nodded. ¡°It¡¯s just that¡­¡± Zhou Feng looked at the program and frowned. ¡°Boss, I¡¯ve been collecting information on all kinds of livestreams. I keep having the feeling that the discussion about Xu Jingming and Fang Yu today is a little exaggerated.¡± ¡°After all, one defeated Tie Lianyun and the other defeated Zhou Yi. If they were the ones eliminated, how many people would talk about them?¡± Cheng Zihao frowned. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about Xu Jingming. What a wet nket.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Zhou Feng understood that his boss didn¡¯t like Xu Jingming. ¡°Make the best use of your time to keep yourself busy with ourpany,¡± Cheng Zihao instructed. ¡°It¡¯s now the time for our live-streamingpany to rapidly grow. The Firestarter Cup has clearly stirred up the emotions of everyone. Everyone practices martial arts and pays attention to martial arts livestreams¡­ It¡¯s clearly much more popr than in the past.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Zhou Feng replied obediently. ¡­ In a bar. Sun Li got drunk at the bar despite it being daytime. He looked up at the screen in the bar, which had been split into two. On it was the scene of Xu Jingming killing Tie Lianyun, and below it was the scene of Fang Yu killing Zhou Yi. The host spoke excitedly. Why are Xu Jingming and Fang Yu everywhere??Sun Li looked at the screen with red eyes. That scheming Golden Roc Group kicks me out the moment thepetition ends? How can they be so despicable and shameless??Sun Li was furious and aggrieved.?If it weren¡¯t for you, I would still be in Xu Jingming¡¯s team. The prize money for thepetition alone would be more than what your Golden Roc Team gave me! None of theserge corporations are any good.?Sun Li looked up and drank his alcohol, feeling furious and aggrieved. Chapter 73 - Mars

Chapter 73: Mars

Amidst everyone¡¯s anticipation, the third round of thepetition was about to begin. Half an hour before thepetition, there were already many viewers on China¡¯s official livestream channel. In the stands, Team Pearwood¡¯s six members were sitting together. ¡°Captain,¡± Wang Yi said with a smile. ¡°In all the programs these days, you and Fang Yu are the two most talented geniuses in China. This is because you and Fang Yu are the youngest among the top experts in China. You¡¯re 29, and he¡¯s 20.¡± Heng Fang also said, ¡°All kinds of programs say that the winner of this match can be considered China¡¯s number one genius.¡± ¡°He¡¯s younger than me.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ve been a professional warrior for many years, while he¡¯s a civilian warrior. Even if I win¡­ it only proves that I¡¯m stronger than him. I¡¯m not qualified to be considered the number one genius.¡± ¡°Fang Yu also practiced martial arts from a young age. He has a solid foundation,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°The virtual world wasunched more than a month ago, so it¡¯sparable to experiencing professional martial arts for several years. You can¡¯t say that he¡¯s inexperienced.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to talk about potential or geniuses.¡± Xu Jingming stated, ¡°Those are nothing. I only believe in the strength one shows. For example, my master, Liu Hai, is now world champion! Perhaps he will still be world champion in half a year.¡± ¡°In terms of strength, I¡¯m still a distance away from Master and Senior Lei Yunfang,¡± Xu Jingming remarked calmly. ¡­ In the stands, the six members of Team Fang Yu were also there. ¡°The weakness of our team is that we don¡¯t have a sharpshooter,¡± a middle-aged man said. ¡°The other party has a sharpshooter like Wang Yi. We have to think of a way to reduce the other party¡¯s advantage; otherwise, Yu¡¯er wouldn¡¯t have the chance to fight Xu Jingming fair and square.¡± ¡°Being constantly watched by Wang Yi, Little Fang Yu can only use 70% of his strength when fighting Xu Jingming.¡± Liu Jianfeng nodded. ¡°The few of us have to think of a way to finish Wang Yi off even if it costs us our lives. The remaining warriors are no threat to Little Fang Yu.¡± ¡°Dad, Uncle, Uncle-Master, Grandmaster,¡± Fang Yu said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I had a breakthrough in my evolutionary method. Even if I wear heavy armor, I can run faster than Wang Yi! Killing Wang Yi isn¡¯t difficult.¡± ¡°Listen to your grandmaster.¡± Fang Yu¡¯s father red. ¡°I¡¯ll challenge Xu Jingming one-on-er and see if he has the guts to ept,¡± Fang Yu said directly. ¡°This punk¡­¡± Liu Jianfeng smiled. He still liked Fang Yu despite the fact that they were two generations apart. Fang Yu¡¯s father said, ¡°Yu¡¯er, our branch is considered the strongest in the country for Xingyi. Countless people in the industry are watching us, so we have to create conditions for you so that you can at least fight Xu Jingming fairly and showcase our Xingyi¡¯s strength.¡± ¡°What era is it now? It¡¯s all about incorporating the good from every school! Don¡¯t keep harping about Xingyi,¡± Fang Yu retorted his father. ¡°Xu Jingming also has the Eight Extremities and Poking Foot. He even learned Taiji from Senior Liu Hai.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Fang Yu¡¯s father red, but he didn¡¯t have a retort. ¡°Alright, alright. Little Fang Yu is right¡ªdon¡¯t worry too much about Xingyi,¡± Liu Jianfeng said with a smile. ¡°That¡¯s the good thing about Liu Hai. As long as it¡¯s useful, he draws upon it. Little Fang Yu, just focus on fighting and unleash your full strength.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Fang Yu replied. He deferred to his grandmaster the most! ****** On Mars. This was a where Earthlings had discovered arge number of alien ruins. Dozens of spaceships hovered over Mars like a space fleet, and every spaceship had the Earth Alliance g printed on it. One of the spaceships had the Earth Alliance g and China¡¯s g printed on it. In the ship. A middle-aged man walked in the corridor. ¡°Professor.¡± ¡°Professor.¡± The other researchers in the corridor all respected this middle-aged man. The middle-aged man looked at the disy in the corridor¡ªit was showing a program on Earth. ¡°Little Wu,¡± the middle-aged man said. ¡°Professor.¡± The young researcher immediately stepped forward and listened obediently. ¡°I¡¯ve heard the names ¡®Xu Jingming¡¯ and ¡®Fang Yu¡¯ a few times today. They¡¯re the two most famous geniuses in the country?¡± the middle-aged man asked. The young researcher nodded. ¡°Yes. Both of them are very strong, and they are the youngest of the strongest few. One is 29, and the other is only 20. They have unlimited potential.¡± ¡°Unlimited potential?¡± The middle-aged man nodded slightly and continued walking. They walked along the corridor, passing through one zone after another. Soon, they arrived at his private area. A huge spherical object appeared in front of him. The middle-aged man walked to the floating spherical object, and it opened a door. The middle-aged man then stepped in, and the door closed. Inside the sphere. The middle-aged man stood in the center of the sphere spanning ten meters as beams of light appeared. ¡°Connect,¡± the middle-aged man ordered. Buzz! The middle-aged man¡¯s consciousness rapidly sank, and he arrived in front of a hugework structure. ¡°Enter Earth¡¯s virtual world,¡± the middle-aged man ordered. Buzz¡ª His consciousness quickly plummeted to the virtual world that represented Earth. ¡°Wee home, Professor Wang.¡± The virtual world didn¡¯t stop him. After entering the virtual world, Professor Wang was very familiar with the spectator tform and came to China¡¯s official livestream channel. In the livestream stands. Professor Wang appeared and looked at the host on stage. He also saw countless audience members¡ªthey were all from his hometown. How lively.?Professor Wang smiled as he watched. ¡°Huh?¡± Elsewhere in the stands, Director Zhou was sitting with Pang Yun¡¯s father. With his high clearance, he immediately saw Professor Wang¡ªwho was enveloped by a purple glow. ¡°Little Pang, let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll bring you to meet someone.¡± Director Zhou got up. ¡°Oh?¡± Pang Ze got up curiously. The two arrived close to Professor Wang. When Professor Wang saw who it was, he immediately got up. ¡°Director Zhou.¡± ¡°Let me introduce you; this is Pang Ze,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°He¡¯s China¡¯s hero. Little Pang, this is China¡¯s overall-in-charge on Mars, Professor Wang Qi.¡± ¡°Professor Wang, I¡¯ve finally gotten to meet you. You live on Mars all year round, so it must¡¯ve been tough on you,¡± Pang Ze immediately said. ¡°I¡¯ve always admired scientists like you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s much better now. The living environments and experimental environments are much better. Moreover, I can asionally contact my family through the virtual world.¡± Professor Wang looked at Pang Ze curiously. ¡°I¡¯ve long heard of you, Pang Ze. Impressive. Although we are on different fronts, we are all contributing to the country.¡± Pang Ze nodded. ¡°It¡¯s rare for you toe to Earth to watch the Firestarter Cup,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°After all, this is Life Evolution and the future of humans.¡± Professor Wang gazed at thementary tform. ¡°Moreover, I heard that two extremely talented youngsters will be fighting today?¡± ¡°Yes, ording to the virtual world¡¯s calctions, they are now China¡¯s number one talent and number two talent in terms of potential.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°Fang Yu cultivates Ferocious Tiger Evolution, and hispatibility is the only one in the country that exceeds 100%¡ªreaching 103%!¡± ¡°Over 100%?¡± Professor Wang was surprised. ¡°The evolutionary method¡¯spatibility typically maxes out at 100%; exceeding 100% means that it exceeds the evolutionary method itself.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming improved very quickly in terms ofbat techniques,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°His spearmanship broke through Lv. 3 30% in just a few days.¡± ¡°One is extremely talented in physique, while the other is extremely talented inbat techniques?¡± Professor Wang smiled. ¡°This match is interesting.¡± Pang Ze said, ¡°Back then, I watched Xu Jingming¡¯spetitions in reality and felt that there was something special about his spearmanship. I even got my son to be his disciple and learn spearmanship from him for three years.¡± ¡°Mr. Pang, you have extraordinary acumen,¡± Professor Wang said. ¡°How¡¯s your son¡¯s strength now?¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± Pang Zeughed. ¡°The captain of Team Happy¡ªwhich camest in the preliminaries of the Firestarter Cup¡ªis my son.¡± ¡°Team Happy?¡± Professor Wang smiled and nodded. ¡°To be able to participate in the Firestarter Cup means that they have reached Divine. They can be considered an early batch of Divine experts from China. Not bad. If they continue growing, I believe they will have a chance of breaking through that level.¡± ¡°I hope so too, but this path is too difficult.¡± Pang Ze sighed. ¡°Xu Jingming and Fang Yu are the best, so I believe it won¡¯t be a problem for them to break through that level. However, I¡¯m already thankful if my son can break through in 50 years.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate your son,¡± Director Zhou said. The three of them chatted andughed as they watched the livestream. Thepetition began! ¡­ Countless people were watching thepetition. Be it the country¡¯s higher-ups, ordinary citizens, or experts like Xu Jingming, they all watched thepetition carefully. This was a battle between the top teams in China. In the first match, Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team vs. Team Heavenly Note. Although Team Heavenly Note had sharpshooter Zhuang Ziyu, Yu Cheng, Wu Sai, Zhang Qian, and other experts, the battle was one-sided when they forced Liu Hai, the captain of Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team, to make a move. Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team won and became the first team to advance to the top four. In the second match, Team Lei Yunfang vs. Team Cloud Mountain. Although Team Cloud Mountain was very outstanding and Huo Qingshan and Chang Qingpeng¡¯s teamwork was excellent, experts who had yet to break through to Lv. 3 were dispatched by Senior Lei Yunfang with a single strike. Team Lei Yunfang became the second team to advance to the top four. ¡°Everything happened as expected. The two seniors¡¯ teams easily won,¡± Yang Qingshuo praised. ¡°None of their opponents have broken through to Lv. 3,¡± Xu Jingming said as he watched thepetition. ¡°They naturally pose no threat to the two seniors¡¯ teams.¡± In the third match, Team Fairydance vs. Team Shield and Ax. Xiong Tianshan of Team Shield and Ax had indeed broken through to Lv. 3, but it only happened recently. His evolutionary method had yet to break through to Advanced! Therefore, when facing Team Fairydance, it was simrly one-sided¡ªTeam Shield and Ax were swept away by Zhang Qing¡¯s two swords. ¡°There¡¯s still thest match in the third round.¡± Li Miaomiao was a little nervous. ¡°Our team vs. Team Fang Yu.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do this!¡± Yang Qingshuo gritted his teeth. ¡°Finish them off,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. Wang Yi fell silent; she had already attuned herself to optimal state and was ready to unleash a massacre at any moment. ¡°Get ready.¡± Xu Jingming saw the system notification and immediately got up. Chapter 74 - Xu Jingming and Fang Yu

Chapter 74: Xu Jingming and Fang Yu

Xu Jingming and the others got up and epted China¡¯s official livestream invitation. Whoosh. Xu Jingming felt the scene in front of him change, and he found himself on stage. Liu Xin was guiding him with a smile. ¡°Six members of Team Pearwood, please have a seat.¡± At this moment, the stands were filled with tsunami-like cheers. It surprised Xu Jingming. ¡°These cheers¡­¡± Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, Liu Chongyuan, and Li Miaomiao were equally surprised. This was because the cheers from before weren¡¯t that loud. Li Miaomiao whispered to her boyfriend, ¡°Jingming, it looks like you¡¯ve gained a lot of fans from thest battle.¡± Xu Jingming could hear many people shouting his name. ¡°Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°Spear Demon Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°Shield Demon Xu Jingming!¡± All kinds of cheers! Although he had participated in the World Martial Arts Tournament, how big was the turnout? Such earth-shattering cheers still made Xu Jingming¡¯s heart race. ¡°It looks like Team Pearwood is very popr.¡± Liu Xin was already used to it. The six members of Team Pearwood sat down, and at this moment, the six members of Team Fang Yu arrived. Simrly, there were earth-shattering cheers. After all, with more than a billion viewers, the cheers were terrifying! The livestream had already tried its best to reduce the impact of the sound so that the sounds were within tolerable standards. ¡°Both teams have many supporters.¡± Liu Xin smiled at Team Fang Yu¡¯s oldest member, Grandpa Liu Jianfeng. ¡°Hello, Senior Liu Jianfeng.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Liu Jianfeng smiled amiably. ¡°I remember that you fought Xu Jingming in the first Divine battle,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°Fang Yu is your teammate this time. Can youment on the two of them?¡± Liu Jianfengughed and said, ¡°In the first Divine battle, my first assassination attempt targeted Xu Jingming. This kid¡¯s reaction was too fast, and he struck too quickly! I nearly failed to assassinate him and lost my life. This kid is very strong! I think¡­ Xu Jingming should be able to withstand some attacks from Fang Yu¡¯s City-Storming Halberd. However, our team will definitely win in the end.¡± ¡°Senior, you¡¯re very confident.¡± Liu Xin looked at Wang Yi. ¡°Wang Yi, you¡¯re the only sharpshooter of the two teams. Are you confident in this match?¡± ¡°Fang Yu is very strong.¡± Wang Yi nodded. ¡°But as long as his head isn¡¯t defended in time, he will definitely die if an arrow hits him.¡± Fang Yu frowned slightly as he sat there and looked up at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming also sensed his gaze and looked over. Their gazes met. His body had also reached Advanced Evolution, and this resulted in an astonishing level when it came to life¡¯s maic field. At this moment, when the two looked at each other, the hostility from life¡¯s maic fields made everyone in the stands feel pressured. ¡°Captains¡­¡± Liu Xin also noticed this scene and said. ¡°Host, I want to ask Captain Xu Jingming something,¡± Fang Yu suddenly said. Liu Xin was taken aback. As a host, it was rare for team members to snatch control from her. ¡°Alright. Of course, you can ask,¡± Liu Xin said. Fang Yu was much more muscr than Xu Jingming, and his eyes were much more domineering. He looked at thetter and said, ¡°Captain Xu Jingming, I admit that your team having Sharpshooter Wang Yi is an advantage in this battle. It would be a pity if you and I can¡¯t unleash our full strength because of Sharpshooter Wang Yi¡­¡± The arena fell silent. Fang Yu continued, ¡°Therefore, I hope that you and I¡­ can have a fair one-on-one battle on the battlefield. No other teammates are to interfere!¡± The moment that was said, the stands boiled over. ¡°One-on-one! He wants a one-on-one!¡± ¡°Do you think Xu Jingming is stupid? He clearly has the advantage with a sharpshooter; would he want to fight you one-on-one?¡± ¡°Fang Yu is such an asshole. He¡¯s trying to get the other party to give up his advantage.¡± ¡°I really want to see the two of them fight an earth-shattering battle one-on-one.¡± Countless audience members discussed. Liu Xin also felt that something was amiss and immediately said, ¡°The rules of thepetition are a battle between the two teams! Sharpshooters are also Team Pearwood¡¯s advantage, so how can¡­¡± ¡°I can admit defeat,¡± said Fang Yu coldly. Liu Xin was a little stunned.?Admit defeat? The six members of Team Pearwood nced at Fang Yu. The other five members of Team Urim also stared at Fang Yu. Although they were a little puzzled, nobody refuted him. ¡°I can admit defeat in this match, but there¡¯s only one condition.¡± Fang Yu looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Xu Jingming, have a fair one-on-one battle with me! After the oue is determined, our side will admit defeat.¡± ¡°Yu¡¯er, what are you up to?¡± Fang Yu¡¯s father asked through the team chat. ¡°How can you admit defeat on a whim?¡± ¡°Grandmaster, Uncle-Master, Uncle, Dad,¡± Fang Yu said in the team chat. ¡°I¡¯ve never cared about winning or losing apetition. I¡¯ve always pursued being the world¡¯s strongest! With more than a billion people watching, I¡¯m looking forward to a life-and-death battle with Xu Jingming that nobody will interfere in! I think this battle will be of great help to me. Even if I lose thepetition, I want to carry out this battle.¡± ¡°Seniors Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang have long cleared the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level. I¡¯m still not their match. Xu Jingming is the most suitable opponent for me at this stage,¡± Fang Yu said in the team chat. ¡°I need a life-and-death battle that will stir my heart.¡± The others in Team Urim looked at each other and nodded slightly. ¡°We are also doing this to nurture Yu¡¯er. Since Yu¡¯er needs this battle, let¡¯s heed his request,¡± Liu Jianfeng said in the team chat. Their lineage had spared no expense at grooming Fang Yu. They had discovered Fang Yu¡¯s talent when he was young! They had groomed him with all their might and didn¡¯t even want him to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament early to prevent his future from being ruined by the world¡¯s top experts before he reached his peak at such a young age. The appearance of the virtual world allowed Fang Yu to grow rapidly in terms of experience, reaching an astonishing level. ¡­ On stage, Liu Xin immediately said, ¡°Thepetition doesn¡¯t allow admitting defeat.¡± ¡°This is my agreement with Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming, let¡¯s have a life-and-death battle that won¡¯t be affected by anything. After the battle, Team Urim will give up on this match.¡± Fang Yu looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to fighting you.¡± ¡°Captain¡­¡± Wang Yi, Heng Fang, Yang Qingshuo, and Liu Chongyuan looked at their captain. Li Miaomiao also looked at her boyfriend. ¡°I don¡¯t need you to admit defeat.¡± Xu Jingming looked at Fang Yu and smiled. ¡°Because we will defeat you and win this battle on our own ord.¡± ¡°As for a one-on-one life-and-death battle that won¡¯t be disturbed?¡± Xu Jingming stared at Fang Yu. ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to it too!¡± Fang Yu¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°We¡¯ll let the other teammates fight to their hearts¡¯ content. We¡¯ll fight after the battle,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright.¡± Fang Yu smiled excitedly. Liu Xin looked at the notification and immediately said, ¡°Please get ready. The battle between the two teams will begin.¡± Whoosh! Whoosh! The two teams disappeared and headed for thebat space¡¯s preparation area. ¡­ Both parties chose their weapons and equipment. Xu Jingming still wore light armor and held a spear and dual shields, but his equipment had undergone changes after his evolutionary method reached Advanced. For example, although the style of light armor andbat boots remained the same, their weight had increased to 150 kilograms. In a situation where the appearance remained the same, the increase in weight meant an increase in density, and the armor¡¯s defense would also increase greatly. Only such light armor could block an ordinary arrow from an Advanced archer. The weight of the weapons and shields increased correspondingly; otherwise, they would feel too light. With physical evolution, my bone density and muscle density have all increased significantly.?Xu Jingming selected his equipment and thought to himself,?I didn¡¯t grow fat at all, but my weight is more than three times that of before I cultivated the evolutionary method. His bones were harder than metal alloys, and his muscles were tougher than steel wires. This was why he could exert such terrifying strength, so his weight was naturally high. The map is the ancient battlefield??Xu Jingming looked at the small map and then at Fang Yu. Fang Yu also looked at him. Ten streams of light plummeted to the map. ¡­ Liu Xin looked at the ten people choosing weapons and equipment and introduced, ¡°Let me share some general knowledge with everyone. After your body reaches Advanced, the weight of the weapons and equipment one chooses will increase greatly. The light armor used is usually between 120 kilograms to 200 kilograms. Heavy armor will also exceed 600 kilograms. Otherwise, one¡¯s defense against an expert at the same level will be considered weak if it¡¯s too light.¡± ¡°How ridiculous.¡± ¡°With my Silver Moon strength, I won¡¯t be able to walk if I were to wear 600 kilograms of heavy armor.¡± ¡°Not many Divine experts dare to wear such heavy armor either. Didn¡¯t you hear? They have to reach Advanced.¡± ¡°When can I be so strong? To travel at 100 kilometers per hour while wearing heavy armor weighing 600 kilograms?¡± Countless people eximed in surprise. ****** In the ancient battlefield. Ten streams of lightnded and scattered everywhere. The buildings here only had dpidated ancient city walls. Outside the ancient city wall was a dark-rednd that didn¡¯t provide any cover as if it was dyed red by blood. After Xu Jingming and Fang Yunded, they stood about 200 meters away from each other and stared at each other from afar. ¡°Let¡¯s fight first and leave the final battlefield to Captain and the others,¡± Wang Yi said in the team chat. They also knew that the gap between them and their captain was too great! They were onpletely different levels; there was no need for them to join forces. ¡°Die.¡± ¡°Block them.¡± ¡°Watch out for the sharpshooter.¡± The battle between the two teams erupted. However, both parties simultaneously avoided the two team leaders! Xu Jingming and Fang Yu looked at each other and observed each other. ¡°We have to kill the opposing sharpshooter.¡± Liu Jianfeng and the others charged at the archer without any regard for anything. This was the ancient battlefield, and they could see everyone¡¯s location at a nce. There was no cover, so it was rtively simple to kill the archer. ¡°Protect Sister Yi.¡± Yang Qingshuo, Liu Chongyuan, and Heng Fang wanted to block the other party. The battle began. One side wanted to put up an obstruction, while the other wanted to assassinate them. As long as they could intercept the other party, Wang Yi¡¯s arrows would find a suitable opportunity to strike. However, it was very difficult for Yang Qingshuo and the others to stop the four fearless experts who only wanted to assassinate Wang Yi. Pfft. Pfft. Members from both teams copsed one after another in battle. Wang Yi eventually died from Liu Jianfeng and Fang Yu¡¯s uncle-master¡¯s joint attack, but with the help of her teammates, she killed three people in session! Whoosh. The seriously injured Heng Fang and Yang Qingshuo were still standing, but their four opponents had been wiped out. Xu Jingming and Fang Yu heard the sounds of their teammates fighting and saw the battle scene, but they didn¡¯t interfere. They waited until all four members of Team Urim were wiped out, leaving Heng Fang and Yang Qingshuo in Team Pearwood. ¡°As expected¡ªhaving a sharpshooter gives you an advantage,¡± Fang Yu said softly. ¡°It¡¯s our turn now, right?¡± ¡°Please.¡± Xu Jingming held his dual shields and looked at his opponent. Fang Yu¡¯s eyes turned cold as he held the thick City-Storming Halberd and immediately charged over, sending tremors through the ground! The heavy armor Fang Yu wore was currently the heaviest in China¡ªit reached an astonishing 800 kilograms! As an outstanding talent who had apatibility score of 103% with Ferocious Tiger Evolution, he felt that 800 kilograms of armor was suitable for him due to his extraordinary strength! Including his 300 kilograms of body weight and the weight of the City-Storming Halberd in his hand¡­ he had already exceeded a ton in total weight. The might from moving at such a terrifying speed was obvious. In the blink of an eye, he covered more than half the 200-meter distance. Xu Jingming saw the other party approach, and he moved his feet. Boom! Boom! His feet kicked the ground like lightning and fire erupting, and his eruption speed was much faster than Fang Yu¡¯s. His entire body instantly turned dark red as he charged forward! Chapter 75 - Breakthrough During the Apex Showdown

Chapter 75: Breakthrough During the Apex Showdown

Trantor: CKtalon Fang Yu¡ªwho was wearing heavy ck armor¡ªsuddenly released his City-Storming Halberd the moment he saw Xu Jingming charge out. The City-Storming Halberd started falling as Fang Yu instantly pulled out the two short halberds on his back and flung them forward! The two short halberds tore through the air, and each of them broke through the speed of sound, hurling toward Xu Jingming like two cannonballs. After throwing them out, Fang Yu immediately grabbed the City-Storming Halberd and charged at Xu Jingming again. Weapon toss??Xu Jingming saw this once with his own eyes¡ªFang Yu had thrown out two short halberds at close range, injuring Zhou Yi and ultimately finishing him off in one fell swoop. Xu Jingming was mentally prepared after seeing the might of Fang Yu¡¯s strike. His weapon was also the most suitable shield for defense. Bang! Bang! The two shields only blocked slightly in front of him as two terrifying impacts crashed into the two shields. Then, the impact caused the two short halberds to fall to the side, leaving dents on the shields. After blocking two short halberds, the distance between Xu Jingming and Fang Yu decreased to ten meters. At this distance, it was too close for experts like them. ¡°Die!¡± Fang Yu roared, and his voice was like a p of thunder. Those who were a little timid would¡¯ve been stunned from fright. With a loud shout, Fang Yu struck out with his City-Storming Halberd! The formidable City-Storming Halberd was about 3.2 meters long. It smashed down with terrifying might! Perfect timing.?Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned slightly red as he unleashed his speed again. He ignored the other party¡¯s weapon and charged straight for the other party¡¯s body. He held his dual shields and charged forward! The shield in his left hand blocked the City-Storming Halberd¡¯s mighty strike, and the shield in his right hand smashed at Fang Yu¡¯s body. The distance was too close! The City-Storming Halberd in Fang Yu¡¯s hand struck Xu Jingming¡¯s left shield. Although the shield sank from the impact, it also blocked the impact. At the same time, Xu Jingming¡¯s right shield had already arrived in front of him. A gust of wind blew over as the shield arrived in front of him. Fang Yu could only raise his arms slightly with the City-Storming Halberd and try his best to withstand the impact. Bam! The collision of the shield was like andslide. Thankfully, Fang Yu had his arms to block and deflect the force, so the heavy-armored him only took two steps back from the impact. As his opponent retreated, Xu Jingming charged forward with his right shield and smashed at Fang Yu¡¯s face! Eight Extremities, Sky Piercing Cannon! Fang Yu instinctively raised his arms, and the shield crashed into his arms. Fang Yu felt his arms¡ªwhich were protected by his vambraces¡ªtingle. He couldn¡¯t feel his arms. Xu Jingming swung the shield in his right hand down when his attack was blocked by both arms! Eight Extremities, Mountain Cleave! Bang! This time, it wasn¡¯t blocked at all¡ªit struck Fang Yu square in the chest. Even though he was wearing heavy armor weighing 800 kilograms, Fang Yu¡¯s body sank into the ground from the strike all the way to his knees. The impact of the shield smashing down made Fang Yu¡¯s chest tighten, and he tasted blood, but he swallowed it back. ¡°Ah!!!¡± The moment he sunk into the ground from the impact, Fang Yu roared with a ferocious expression. He brandished the City-Storming Halberd with all his might, and his might clearly elevated. Xu Jingming immediately blocked with his shield. Bang! Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly in this sh, and he was sent three steps back. What strength. It¡¯s much greater than the strength he unleashed at the beginning.?Xu Jingming realized that the other party¡¯s City-Storming Halberd wasn¡¯t that powerful at the beginning.?He hid his strength from the beginning? He didn¡¯t unleash his full strength? This Xu Jingming.?Fang Yu¡¯s expression twisted as he stared at his opponent.?I can¡¯t let him get close! He has mastered the Eight Extremities so much that it¡¯s ingrained. He nearly killed me with hisbo attacks! I have to use my advantage and suppress him with my strength! My Ferocious Tiger Evolutionpatibility reaches 103%, and my strength far exceeds the normal range. I didn¡¯t want to use force to suppress him, but normal force can¡¯t suppress Xu Jingming. I have to give it my all!?Fang Yu held his breath. The earlier skirmish frightened Fang Yu. Xu Jingming¡¯s shields were like the two giant paws of a tiger! One palm blocked, while the other pped over. Then, he would grab upward and strike down! He was almost stunned by the consecutivebos. ¡­ In the stands. ¡°Tiger Climbing!¡± Liu Hai eximed in surprise when he saw this scene. ¡°What a tremendous Tiger Climbing. When it attacks, it¡¯s like a fierce tiger climbing up a mountain; it strikes one w after another in abo!. In fact, most Eight Extremities experts practice one move diligently. This is because they can¡¯t even master one move well, so it¡¯s even more unlikely for them to practice abo move.¡± Liu Hai knew very well that there were only a handful of people in the country who could truly master Tiger Climbing. Every one of them was a true grandmaster expert of the Eight Extremities. For example, Xu Jingming¡¯sbo of Eight Extremities Crush, Sky Piercing Cannon, and Mountain Cleave actually had a basic concept¡­ It was still the concept of Tiger Climbing. Tiger Climbing didn¡¯t have a designated set ofbos, and it was all about adapting to the situation. One changed the corresponding moves ording to the enemy¡¯s moves, just like a tiger climbing up a mountain. It didn¡¯t care if it used its left or right paw first or if it pounced with both paws. His shield technique haspletely be the Eight Extremities Shield Technique.?Liu Hai sighed.?I felt that the Taiji Shield Technique is invincible, but in the hands of my disciple¡­ the Eight Extremities Shield Technique is clearly more suitable. ¡­ Why can¡¯t I produce such an exquisite Tiger Climbing??Xu Hong¡¯s eyes turned moist as he watched excitedly.?I keep having the feeling that Tiger Climbing is tooplicated, so I keep practicing Tiger Pounce! But seeing my son use this move, Tiger Climbing is truly powerful in the hands of a true expert. Onebo after another¡­ That Fang Yu is quite impressive as well. He actually forced my son back. ¡­ Even the experts eximed in surprise. Even Fang Yu panicked from the impacts, and countless ordinary audience members were stunned. Xu Jingming¡¯s series of moves were too cool. They were as fast as lightning¡ªhe first blocked the two City-Storming Halberd segments before closing in. They didn¡¯t even see it clearly and only felt the consecutive ferocious strikes of the shields that sank Fang Yu into the ground. Fang Yu frantically brandished the City-Storming Halberd to force Xu Jingming back. ¡°Aren¡¯t shield techniques used for defense? How is Xu Jingming¡¯s shield technique so strong?¡± ¡°This is an attack shield, right? It¡¯s too fierce. I felt like a huge tiger was charging out and striking out with its ws.¡± ¡°Why is he called Spear Demon Xu Jingming? He should be called Shield Demon!¡± ¡°A shield is clearly more suitable for Xu Jingming. A shield is wonderful in his hands; it can both attack and defend! He can easily put up a defense, and his attacks are fierce. What a perfect weapon¡­ Xu Jingming, just use a shield in the future.¡± ¡°Abination of offense and defense. A shield is indeed a good weapon; I¡¯ll try practicing itter.¡± Countless audience members felt their blood boil from watching this. Such shield techniques were too pleasing to the eye. ****** Fang Yu¡ªwho was wearing heavy armor¡ªshed with Xu Jingming once again as they exchanged blows. As hispatibility score had reached 103%, Fang Yu felt that unleashing all his strength was bullying, but he couldn¡¯t be bothered anymore now. He unleashed all his strength,pletely revealing it and making Xu Jingming feel the strain. Bam! Bam! A shield was a weapon very suitable for defense and deflecting forces. Moreover, Xu Jingming also knew how to deflect forces using Taiji, but he still found it difficult to block and deflect the attacks. How strong is this Fang Yu? Why is his explosive force so powerful??Xu Jingming was dumbfounded. In fact, Xu Jingming was shocked by Fang Yu¡¯s strength when he saw the two short halberds he threw reach about 400 meters per second! Even though the halberds were only a few kilograms in weight, it was unimaginable for them to be so fast. Back then, he felt that Fang Yu had to be very strong. But¡­ this was way too much! ¡°With 103%patibility with Ferocious Tiger Evolution, Fang Yu¡¯s body is much stronger.¡± In the stands, Director Zhou also watched this scene. One force can defeat ten! The advantage of the body allowed him to have too many chances of winning inbat. Fang Yu¡¯s body was strong not only in strength but also in speed and agility. Fang Yu has unleashed his full strength. Even if hisbat techniques are slightly inferior, he can still win with his physical advantage.?Senior Liu Jianfeng arrived in the stands as well. He knew how talented Fang Yu was. ¡­ ¡°I¡¯m very impressed with your strength, but you¡¯re bound to lose!¡± Fang Yu brandished his 3.2-meter-long City-Storming Halberd. Every time the City-Storming Halberd sliced through the air, it would deliver an ear-piercing whistle as it attacked Xu Jingming repeatedly. Xu Jingming also tried to get close, but the City-Storming Halberd was too powerful, forcing him to retreat and dodge. His entire body seemed to have fallen into a huge whirlpool of undercurrents as the City-Storming Halberd attacked him repeatedly like undercurrents. After suppressing Xu Jingming, Fang Yu could unleash the profundities of the halberd technique to his heart¡¯s content. Bam! Bam! Bam! As Xu Jingming blocked with his dual shields, he used his footwork time and time again, trying his best to escape the whirlpool¡¯s undercurrent and charge in front of Fang Yu. As long as he got close, he would have the advantage. sh, stab, pull, slice¡­ The City-Storming Halberd used all kinds of strength on the shield, threatening him time and time again. The restraints only made him feel worse. ¡°How many times can you defend in such a disadvantageous situation? You will lose if you make a single mistake.¡± Fang Yu tried his best to use his halberd technique in a bid to break through the turtle-like shield. This also made Fang Yu¡¯s halberd technique even more exquisite. Human potential was slowly released under extreme pressure. My footwork is too clumsy. My explosive speed is very fast, but my agility iscking.?Under the pressure of the whirlpool-like undercurrents, Xu Jingming increasingly discovered the w in his footwork. He focused on this battle and focused on mobilizing his body to fight. Gradually¡­ His footwork seemed to be more agile. His entire body became lighter¡ªmuch lighter! In the past, he felt that his body was heavy when using footwork, but he now felt lighter. He could move easily and change directions much more easily and agilely. Whoosh. Xu Jingming¡¯s figure was like a ghost as he held his shield and shed with the City-Storming Halberd. He used the momentum to dodge and quickly closed in. ¡°What?¡± Fang Yu hurriedly brandished his City-Storming Halberd to block in shock. Bang! The shield crashed into the City-Storming Halberd, and Fang Yu failed to exert his full strength. He also couldn¡¯t help but take a step back. Xu Jingming looked at him and smiled. He thenughed happily. Finally¡­ He had finally broken through! My footwork has finally broken through to Lv. 3.?Xu Jingming was delighted. ¡­ Jingming¡¯s footwork??In the stands, Liu Hai saw the difference at a nce. In the past, although Xu Jingming¡¯s speed was explosive, he wasn¡¯t clumsy(?) and agile enough. Now, Xu Jingming was extremely agile; he was like a bolt of lightning that could change directions at will. He had used the momentum to change directions and instantly arrived in front of Fang Yu. He even broke through with his footwork. Jingming¡¯s control over his body should¡¯ve broken through to Lv. 3 in every aspect, Liu Hai thought. ¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s footwork is the weakest, but he broke through to Lv. 3??The cold Lei Yunfang¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw this scene.?It looks like his spearmanship, shield techniques, and footwork have all broken through to Lv. 3. His control over his body is bing more and more perfect. I finally have another opponent in China other than that old man, Liu Hai. ¡­ Xu Jingming was delighted. Strength starts from the feet! The breakthrough in footwork increases my strength in all aspects. My shield techniques and spearmanship have also improved greatly.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t need to look at thebat strength interface to understand this. Spearmanship also required footwork. A powerful footwork could allow one to be much more terrifying with spearmanship. On the other side, Fang Yu was a little surprised and puzzled. He looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Did you¡­¡± The more Xu Jingming looked at Fang Yu, the more he liked him. It was this opponent who had allowed him to break through. ¡°Fang Yu,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°you¡¯re a worthy opponent.¡± Fang Yu was slightly taken aback as he continued staring at Xu Jingming seriously. ¡°To show my respect for you¡ª¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°I¡¯ll use the weapon I¡¯m best at to defeat you.¡± As he spoke, Xu Jingming threw out the dual shields in his hands. Bam! Bam!? The two shields crashed to the ground and produced a sound as if they had crashed into Fang Yu¡¯s heart, leaving him stunned. Xu Jingming pulled out the two spear parts on his back, connected them, and twisted them. Click!? The spear segments locked in ce. ¡°Spear Demon Xu Jingming¡±¡ªXu Jingming smiled at his opponent¡ª¡±is in need of advice!¡± ¡­ ¡°What¡¯s this???¡± ¡°What¡¯s Xu Jingming doing?¡± Countless viewers in the livestream were agitated. Liu Xin found it unbelievable on thementary tform. ¡°He threw away his shields.¡± ¡°Yes, Spear Demon Xu Jingming threw away his shields.¡± Jin Fan¡¯s eyes lit up as he watched thepetition.. ¡°This is getting more interesting.¡± Chapter 76 - With Spear in Hand, Killing the Enemy

Chapter 76: With Spear in Hand, Killing the Enemy

Heng Fang and Yang Qingshuo stood on the other side of the ancient battlefield and didn¡¯t interfere with this battle. At this moment, when they saw Xu Jingming throw away his shields and draw his spear, the two of them became excited. ¡°Brother Xu¡¯s spearmanship is much better than his shield techniques. He was already at Lv. 3 before thepetition started.¡± Yang Qingshuo was filled with anticipation. Heng Fang¡¯s eyes burned. ¡°This is the first time Old Xu is using spearmanship in thispetition!¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming held the spear in his hand and felt calm. He had held spear shafts since he was a child and practiced his Six Directions Spear¡ªhe practiced jabbing and blocking every time. Day after day, year after year, he rose to prominence in the country during his youth and adolescence. He became the national team¡¯s linchpin at the age of 18 and reached the highest stage at the age of 20. Even though his future was ruined as a cripple, he had never given up on the spear in his hand and had honed an even better spearmanship. He made aeback a few yearster, making the entire martial arts world recognize his spearmanship as one of the top ten in history. Over the years, the feeling of holding the spear shaft in his palm was ingrained into his soul. He had always felt regretful that the spearhead was spherical in reality duringpetitions. Moreover, it had a cushioningyer to protect the contestants. Only when the virtual world arrived did he truly experience the feeling of killing the enemy with a single strike. ¡°Stop acting all mysterious!¡± The stocky Fang Yu held a City-Storming Halberd in his heavy ck armor and stared at his opponent. ¡°Xu Jingming, giving up on the shields was the most foolish thing you did in this battle! Shields are good for defense, so you can easily block my halberd technique! And if you use a spear, blocking my halberd technique will be ten times harder. You and I both use long weapons. This halberd of mine is 3.2 meters long, much longer than yours. Every additional inch provides better performance! Don¡¯t you understand the most basic logic?¡± Fang Yu was actually a little uneasy, so he used words to agitate Xu Jingming, hoping to find out what was happening. ¡°Then, let¡¯s give it a try.¡± Xu Jingming moved. Whoosh. His figure turned ethereal as he charged at Fang Yu. Fang Yu stood still and focused on responding. Whoosh. The distance between Xu Jingming and Fang Yu suddenly decreased. With Xu Jingming and Fang Yu¡¯s speed, it was only a matter of an instant to cover the 60-centimeter advantage. If it were Lei Yunfang, the world champion in movement techniques, he might¡¯ve been able to seize this moment. However, Fang Yu couldn¡¯t. Swish. The spear thrust out like a dragon the moment the figure arrived! The spear spun and arrived in front of him. Fang Yu hurriedly raised the City-Storming Halberd. ng! He barely blocked the spear with thetter half of the halberd, and this made Fang Yu¡¯s heart tighten.?How did it happen so quickly? After my footwork broke through, my entire body became more agile. With a thought, strength rises from my feet, and I be extremely fast and fierce. The speed at which I strike out has also increased.?Xu Jingming was delighted.?A casual thrust of my spear is already a threat to Fang Yu. This was the first time he used his spearmanship at the Firestarter Cup! It was his first time using his spearmanship after his footwork breakthrough, and Xu Jingming felt delighted. Boom! Xu Jingming executed his footwork just as Fang Yu blocked the thrust, and with a twist of his spear, he struck out ferociously. At this terrifying speed, the spear shaft curved, and the spearhead cleaved down like an ax! ng! Fang Yu immediately blocked with the City-Storming Halberd in his hand, but the terrifying explosive force made him take a step back. It was said that cleaving strikes were powerful, but Fang Yu was a peerless genius with an evolutionary methodpatibility of 103% after all. He had a huge advantage in terms of physique, but he was still suppressed. It could only mean one thing: Xu Jingming¡¯s physical force delivery technique was too strong. Even though his physique was ordinary, he still unleashed terrifying strength and speed. Pu! Boom! Chi! Rip! Whoosh! He delivered one spear move after another as each move tore through the air with different sounds. Perhaps it was a prative move, perhaps it was a powerful tear, or perhaps it was a sudden burst of attacks¡­ But there was one thing inmon¡ªan endless stream of attacks, one after another! Xu Jingming used his footwork to utilize the recoil from every sh between weapons, borrowing the force of the collision to deliver the next strike endlessly! This was Xu Jingming¡¯s most ustomed spearmanship. In his second entry into the World Martial Arts Tournament after breaking his leg, he pressed forward with an indomitable will and was known to be ferocious. This was because his leg was injured, and his footwork was too weak, so he had no choice but to choose such abat method. Footwork determined at least half of one¡¯s strength, and that was no lie. Awesome! Awesome!?Xu Jingming was extremely delighted. The 100-meter radius around him was like a huge domain, and he could clearly control every aspect of it. Through the control of space, Fang Yu felt as if he had fallen into a spatial cage and couldn¡¯t escape. He could get as close as he wanted and as far as he wanted! He was the one doing the beating! Fang Yu couldn¡¯t threaten Xu Jingming at all. This was also the reason why Xu Jingming had always chosen light armor¡ªhe had always ced great importance on movement techniques. ¡­ In the livestream stands, Team Urim¡¯s Liu Jianfeng and the others had solemn expressions. ¡°Little Fang Yu is in trouble.¡± Liu Jianfeng frowned as he watched. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s movement advantage is too great. He haspletely grasped a spatial advantage; he can fight and leave whenever he wants. The initiative ispletely in Xu Jingming¡¯s hands.¡± ¡°Yu¡¯er¡¯s halberd technique draws the will of dark waters, making it endless. It shouldn¡¯t be easy to crack it,¡± Fang Yu¡¯s father couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°It¡¯s useless. Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship is like lightning¡ªit¡¯s called speed,¡± Liu Jianfeng said. ¡°When one¡¯s speed reaches a certain level, all kinds of connected attacks are useless. This is because the other party isn¡¯t wasting time with you at all. It¡¯s all one-hit kills at maximum speed. If you can block it, you live. If you can¡¯t block it, you die!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is most famous for Shadowless Thrust. It¡¯s just that in the past, I didn¡¯t think it posed a threat.¡± ¡°At that time, Xu Jingming hadn¡¯t broken through to Lv. 3.¡± ¡°But when the body is at the Advanced level of the evolutionary method¡­ Shadowless Thrust after reaching Lv. 3 is definitely much more terrifying.¡± The few of them had solemn expressions as they sensed that the situation was going south. ¡­ Fang Yu¡ªwho was fighting Xu Jingming¡ªfelt it best. It feels terrible.?Fang Yu was in pain. He felt as if Xu Jingming was controlling a spiderweb. He was a worm trapped in the spiderweb¡ªhe couldn¡¯t charge forward, nor could he escape. Wearing his heavy armor and brandishing his halberd made him appear even more clumsy. Footwork¡ªif my footwork breaks through to Lv. 3, he won¡¯t be able to suppress me with my physique.?Fang Yu was suffering. There was nothing he could do; his footwork hadn¡¯t reached that level. He could only use his halberd to defend against Xu Jingming¡¯s consecutive strikes. Xu Jingming consecutively struck out dozens of times, and his footwork and spearmanship became more and more perfect and smoother. He had a great time fighting. Bam. As Fang Yu¡¯s City-Storming Halberd trembled slightly from the strike, Xu Jingming¡¯s hands holding the spear suddenly turned into a blur. Pfft! The spear turned into a blur and returned to its original spot as if nothing had happened. Spearmanship: Shadowless Thrust! Xu Jingming looked across at Fang Yu holding the City-Storming Halberd. A hole had appeared in thetter¡¯s throat, and his body was beginning to turn ethereal. Fang Yu stared at Xu Jingming¡ªhe had to remember this opponent. He was defeated very badly in this battle. When Fang Yu turned ethereal and disappeared from the battlefield, Xu Jingming smiled and turned to look at Heng Fang and Yang Qingshuo in the distance. He smiled and shouted, ¡°We won!¡± ¡°Brother Xu, impressive.¡± Yang Qingshuo jumped up. ¡°Old Xu, awesome!¡± Heng Fangughed loudly. Amidst theughter, Xu Jingming, Heng Fang, and Yang Qingshuo turned ethereal, and the entire battlefield map dissipated. Team Pearwood won and became thest team to enter the top four! Chapter 77 - Personal Combat Strength Interface

Chapter 77: Personal Combat Strength Interface

Xu Jingming, Heng Fang, and Yang Qingshuo arrived at the livestream stands. Li Miaomiao, Wang Yi, and Liu Chongyuan were already waiting. Assistant Xiaozeng and Sister Kong weed them warmly. ¡°Captain, I feel immense reverence for you now!¡± Liu Chongyuan took the initiative to step forward with a pious expression. ¡°I¡¯m the one who admires Captain the most,¡± Yang Qingshuo immediately said. ¡°Make way!¡± Li Miaomiao shouted, and everyone immediately gave way. The former then walked forward, and Xu Jingming smiled at his girlfriend. ¡°Well done.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled happily. ¡°I¡¯m also a member of one of the four strongest teams in China. Captain, as a substitute member, I¡¯ve decided to give you a reward.¡± Xu Jingming immediately lowered his head and kissed his girlfriend on the mouth. Li Miaomiao red and looked around with a red face. ¡°There are people!¡± ¡°Woo!¡± Heng Fang cheered. Wang Yi, Sister Kong, and the others around himughed happily. ¡°Brother Xu is amazing. We¡¯ve entered the top four.¡± Yang Qingshuo¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°The prize money for the top four is 100 million. Just from being carried, I¡¯m getting 16%, which is 16 million¡­ Wow, I¡¯ve never earned so much in my life!¡± ¡°This is also the most I¡¯ve earned,¡± Liu Chongyuan said excitedly. ¡°Moreover, the virtual world will distribute this sum of money to us directly. We just need to pay taxes,¡± Yang Qingshuo said happily. ¡°The prize money is considered a windfall. As long as we pay 20% ie tax, we will ultimately receive more than 10 million. How wonderful.¡± ¡°The prize money for being in the top four is guaranteed, but the prize money for being first, second, and third is even higher!¡± Liu Chongyuan said. Before Xu Jingming and Heng Fang appeared in the virtual world, they had earned quite a lot. However, Liu Chongyuan and Yang Qingshuo had never earned that much. The person with the highest ie was Wang Yi. She became famous at a young age and won three Olympic championships in a row. She was a force to be reckoned with, and she earned a lot just from the advertisement fees. In the virtual world era, she was also one of the top three streamers, so one could imagine her ie. She watched silently from the side. She could sense Yang Qingshuo and Liu Chongyuan¡¯s happiness. Theter thepetition, the more reliant we are on Captain alone, Wang Yi thought to herself.?Captain has already given me the necessary environment for training. I¡¯ve been in desperate straits several times and even got assassinated by my opponent. But under the pressure, I still haven¡¯t broken through to Lv. 3. Wang Yi was very headstrong. She couldn¡¯t tolerate this sense of powerlessness; she yearned to break through. ¡­ In the stands, Fang Yu walked to his parents. ¡°Little Fang Yu, how are you feeling?¡± Liu Jianfeng asked. Fang Yu looked at the livestream¡ªthe host and guests were reying the exciting battle scene and watching the slow-motion rey¡­ He hadpletely lost the initiative under Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship. ¡°What a fast strike.¡± Fang Yu watched the entire rey and saw the final move¡ªShadowless Thrust. ¡°It was so fast that I didn¡¯t even have the time to react.¡± ¡°The secret of Shadowless Thrust is that the time it takes to thrust the spear is shorter than the limits of one¡¯s reaction time!¡± Liu Jianfeng nodded and said, ¡°As long as he has the chance to strike, one will be struck before they can react! Many people know the reason for this strike¡¯s might, but they can¡¯t learn it.¡± Fang Yu nodded. ¡°Any move requires a starting stance to umte momentum. The process of umting momentum and force delivery is the most time-consuming. Even for extremely fast moves like thrusting and exerting force with Inch Punch¡­ you have to umte momentum.¡± Mr. Fang said, ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s Shadowless Thrust also umtes momentum, but he only does it in a short amount of time. He gave up onbo-ing and did everything to push this move to its maximum speed! I¡¯ve reyed this move of his many times in slow motion and have tried learning it, but I can¡¯t master it.¡± ¡°What¡¯s an ultimate move? It¡¯s not so easy to learn an ultimate move,¡± Liu Jianfeng said with a smile. ¡°This strike is too fast, and his footwork is impressive.¡± Fang Yu nodded. ¡°I¡¯m indeed inferior to him now, but I believe that once my footwork breaks through, I can win with my body¡¯s advantage.¡± Liu Jianfeng, Mr. Fang, and the other seniors nodded. As long as Fang Yu¡¯sbat techniques were on par with his opponent, he could rely on his physical advantage to win. He had an innate advantage. ****** On thementary tform, Liu Xin gazed at the prompter in front of her and then looked up with a smile. ¡°The third round of the Firestarter Cup officially ends here. The virtual world has also deduced thebat strength of the winning teams. Other than Liu Hai¡¯s team and Lei Yunfang¡¯s team fixed at No. 1 and No. 2, the other teams are ranked ording to theirbat strength.¡± With that said, a huge ranking appeared in the livestream. 1st: Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team (Captain: Liu Hai) 2nd: Team Lei Yunfang (Captain: Lei Yunfang) 3rd: Team Pearwood (Captain: Xu Jingming), Team Combat Strength: 23,220 4th: Team Fairydance (Captain: Zhang Qing), Team Combat Strength: 21,680 ¡°Tomorrow, we will be holding the Firestarter Cup¡¯s semi-finals,¡± Liu Xin said in anticipation. ¡°One will be the team led by the world champion¡ªTeacher Liu Hai¡ªand the team led by China¡¯s number one female contestant, Zhang Qing. The other will be the team led by Teacher Lei Yunfang, who has the best movement technique in the world, against the team led by the young Xu Jingming.¡± A battle lineup appeared. September 5, 0:00. First match: Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team vs. Team Fairydance. September 5, 1:00. Second match: Team Lei Yunfang vs. Team Pearwood ¡­ Xu Jingming and the others from Team Pearwood looked at the battle lineup. ¡°Our opponent is Team Lei Yunfang.¡± Li Miaomiao was a little nervous and expectant. ¡°Senior Lei Yunfang is world number one in terms of movement.¡± ¡°When he first disyed his strength in the virtual world, his movement technique was at Lv. 3.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s been more than a month, but I can¡¯t tell how strong his movement technique is unless I fight him personally.¡± ¡°It¡¯s difficult for those who fought him to know how strong he is either,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°In China, there are few who can force Senior Lei Yunfang to reveal his true strength.¡± All the team members agreed and felt the pressure. ¡°Anyways, it¡¯s easier than fighting my master, Liu Hai,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°My master, Liu Hai, is good in every aspect. He has no ws.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll defeat Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s team first before meeting Master Liu Hai in the finals!¡± Yang Qingshuo clenched his fists. ¡°Quite confident,¡± Heng Fang said with a smile. Wang Yi said, ¡°Confidence is needed. Compared to Lei Yunfang¡¯s team, Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s four teammates are at least weaker. Senior Lei Yunfang is our only enemy.¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s just him.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Captain is also the only person on our side who can threaten Senior Lei Yunfang.¡± Yang Qingshuo felt helpless. Wang Yi fell silent. She was a sharpshooter, so she should be of use. However, Lei Yunfang was too terrifying. Wang Yi didn¡¯t have the confidence to hit Lei Yunfang even when he was ten meters away. As for within ten meters? With Lei Yunfang¡¯s movement technique that was world number one, it was already suicide to dare approach 20 meters. ¡­ Is my next opponent Xu Jingming??The cold-looking Lei Yunfang in the stands got up.?Finally, an interesting battle. Lei Yunfang hadn¡¯t encountered any threat since the Firestarter Cup started. In this battle with Xu Jingming, he felt that¡­ he needed to showcase some of his true strength. ¡­ The next match is with thatss, Zhang Qing.?Liu Hai got up.?Then, who will I meet in the finals? ****** In his personal space, in the martial arts arena. Xu Jingming stood there and opened his personalbat strength interface¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Advanced 5%) (602 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 190 Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 3 43%), Footwork (Lv. 3%), Shield Technique (Lv. 3 31%) Basic Combat Strength: 4608 Combat Bonus: 40% Combat Strength: 6451 The improvement in my footwork has indeed improved my body¡¯s force delivery means. My spearmanship and shield techniques have also improved.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly as he stared at the interface¡ªit was almost as he had guessed.?But now that I¡¯ve broken through in all three aspects, further improvement will take time. My strength has increased quite a bit. I can try challenging the Cosmos Tower again, Xu Jingming thought.?If I want to defeat Senior Lei Yunfang, I have to clear the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level first. Xu Jingming immediately opened the mission space and headed for Cosmos Tower. Whoosh. He plummeted like a meteor andnded under the empty tower. Xu Jingming looked up at the six familiar names on the Cosmos Ranking, his eyes filled with anticipation. Then, he walked into the Cosmos Tower. Chapter 78 - Tiger King

Chapter 78: Tiger King

September 4, 17:50. In the martial arts arena in his personal space, Xu Jingming carefully practiced Heavenly Python Evolution. His entire body was like a flood dragon¡ªsometimes rising, sometimes crouching, sometimes swimming, sometimes rising¡­ After practicing Heavenly Python Evolution, Xu Jingming opened his personalbat strength interface and tapped lightly: ¡°Evolution has been maximized.¡± Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Advanced 18%) (602 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 195 Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 3 46%), Footwork (Lv. 3 5%), Shield Technique (Lv. 3 32%) Basic Combat Strength: 4680 Combat Bonus: 40% Combat Strength: 6552 I¡¯ve already practiced the evolutionary method more than 20 times today, and it¡¯s getting harder and harder to improve.?Xu Jingming stared at his personalbat strength interface and thought to himself,?My physique has increased by five points since midnight. Let¡¯s see if I can clear it this time. Whoosh. He headed for the mission space again, and as a stream of light, he plummeted andnded under Cosmos Tower. I failed the first four attempts today. I still can¡¯t defend against the tiger king¡¯s attacks with my spearmanship. If I use a shield technique, I¡¯ll be able tost longer against the tiger king. However, the damage from the shield strike¡­ is useless against the tiger king¡¯s physique.?Xu Jingming also had a headache. The tiger king¡¯s physique was terrifying¡ªits strength, speed, and agility surpassed Xu Jingming in every aspect. The Eight Extremities Shield Technique was ferocious, but no matter how it smashed and struck¡­ it only made the tiger king¡¯s nose bleed. It didn¡¯t suffer any other injuries. He could injure the tiger king with his spear, but the tiger king¡¯s ws were too terrifying¡ªXu Jingming couldn¡¯t defend against them at all. Back then, Master used both shield and saber. He could buy time using his shield in one hand for defense while giving up on attacking the tiger king¡¯s vital spots with his other hand¡¯s saber. Instead, he increased the number of injuries the tiger king suffered. As time passed, the tiger king¡¯s injuries worsened, and its strength decreased¡­ Only then could Master kill the tiger king. But I can¡¯t imitate Master; ourbat methods are different. There¡¯s only one way for me to seed¡ªwith a spear. Xu Jingming understood this. The spear could at least break through the defense and threaten the tiger king! It¡¯s no wonder only six experts in the world have cleared Cosmos Tower in the past month or so.?The closer he was to victory, the more he understood how difficult it was to clear it. Xu Jingming arrived at the third floor of Cosmos Tower again. The familiar rainforest environment was dark and humid, and nts grew freely. Xu Jingming wore light armor and held a spear as he looked around. His ears twitched, and he heard an undetectable sound. Xu Jingming immediately looked over and saw a pair of dark-yellow eyes staring at him from the shadows. ¡°Stop hiding, you big cat.¡± Xu Jingming was also very familiar with the area. He immediately charged forward with his spear, and the tiger hiding there also charged out as if it had been offended. The two shed head-on. Xu Jingming tapped his feet and agilely shed forward. He pushed his spear forward and pulled it out, not staying one moment longer. Pfft! A fatal wound appeared on the tiger¡¯s neck, and it turned ethereal and disappeared. After his body improved in all aspects, his spearmanship and other aspects improved. Ordinary fierce tigers on the third level no longer posed a threat to Xu Jingming. Roar! A deep roar sounded as fierce tigers appeared from all directions and surrounded him. Among them was thergest tiger king. One of the tiger king¡¯s front limbs was longer and thicker than Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body, making it resemble a huge, furry pir. Its head was iparably huge, and its physique was terrifying. Heavy strikes were useless against it. ¡°Kids, you guys aren¡¯t needed. Don¡¯t waste my time; I want to deal with the tiger king.¡± Xu Jingming held his spear and charged forward. Immediately, six fierce tigers roared and charged over. Pu! Pu! Pu! Xu Jingming¡¯s movement changed, and his spear turned into afterimages that stabbed three fierce tigers to death in the blink of an eye. The remaining three fierce tigers were rmed and jumped away. At this moment, more ferocious tigers surrounded and attacked. Haha¡­ These ordinary fierce tigers are indeed much less of a threat after my footwork breakthrough.?Xu Jingming was a human after all, and he was small. The tigers were too big, and it was difficult for them to form a perfect encirclement around Xu Jingming with him shuttling between them with his movement technique. He usually only needed to deal with two or three tigers at a time. Spears could kill faster than swords or sabers. After killing a total of 12 tigers, the tiger king¡ªwho had been silently watching Xu Jingming¡ªfinally charged out. The other tigers obediently cooperated with the tiger king, and Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly. Whoosh. Xu Jingming dodged behind the other tigers and didn¡¯t fight the tiger king at all. The tiger king roared, but Xu Jingming was small and agile. He drilled through the cracks, and his spear danced as he kept reaping the lives of the ordinary tigers. The remaining tigers¡­ were even used by Xu Jingming to block the tiger king. Xu Jingming culled the tigers by simply using his movement techniques. On the other hand, his master, Liu Hai, needed to close in and deliver a strike! Xu Jingming stabbed out with his spear one after another in a way that was easier than his master. In less than five minutes, there were fewer than ten tigers left. The tiger king finally roared, and the remaining tigers retreated. It¡¯s a one-on-one battle.?Xu Jingming gazed at the tiger king. There was no other way. If he acted arrogantly and attempted to deal with the tiger king and other tigers simultaneously, he wouldn¡¯t be able tost ten seconds. Without having to worry about his back, he could fight the tiger king one-on-one for a longer time. Boom. The tiger king pounced forward, and a stench hit him in the face. Its two huge ws were muchrger than Xu Jingming¡¯s shield. Xu Jingming¡¯s body shed, and he hid behind arge tree before thrusting out rapidly. The huge tiger w swiped down agilely and crashed into Xu Jingming¡¯s spear. With a ng, it deflected the human¡¯s strike. The moment it deflected this move, the tiger king leaped and closed in. Xu Jingming¡¯s figure shed again, and his spear stabbed at the tiger king¡¯s neck. The tiger king raised its forelimbs slightly and swatted away the spear, but its other w agilely grabbed at its opponent. Bang! Xu Jingming retracted his spear and blocked. As he blocked, the terrifying impact immediately sent him flying. He tapped a tree trunk under his feet in midair and whooshed into the distance. The tiger king leaped into the air with terrifying speed. Xu Jingming was in a sorry state. He was disadvantaged in terms of speed and agility, and he could only rely on the environment. The trees andrge amounts of vines posed an obstruction to therge tiger king. Even if the tiger king could crush the trees with a single swipe, it would still take time. One strike after another. Pu. When the tiger king impatiently tore through the tree, a spear instantly drilled forward when the tree exploded. It stabbed into the tiger king¡¯s left forelimb and tore through the fur. Xu Jingming fled the moment he pulled it out, and blood dyed the fur red. It¡¯s impossible to attack the tiger king¡¯s vital spots in closebat. I have to injure its four limbs and reduce its threat before I have a chance to attack its vital spots.?Xu Jingming understood this from his repeated shes. This massive tiger king furiously chased after the slippery human expert. Xu Jingming used the environment to buy time or defended with his spear, but he would eventually make a mistake if he defended for too long. Whoosh. The huge w tore through the air and grabbed Xu Jingming¡¯s body, causing him to turn ethereal and vanish. I failed again.?Xu Jingming appeared outside Cosmos Tower and recalled the battle.?This one-on-one battle went on for quite a while. I also added seven wounds to the tiger king, but I¡¯m still far from killing it. If I want to win, I have to improve my spearmanship or my footwork, Xu Jingming thought.?But I can sense that it¡¯s not far. I should be able to clear it in a week. Being able to fight the tiger king one-on-one for so long meant that their strength was very close. There was hope in clearing the third floor. ¡­ At home, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao sat on the sofa after dinner, eating fruits and watching a television program. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯ve been in the virtual world for way too long today. You also spend time there during the day. You¡¯ve almost maxed out your 16 hours, right?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I¡¯m just short of half an hour from maxing it,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I won¡¯t be entering for the time being. I¡¯ll enter the virtual world again when thepetition is about to begin.¡± ¡°Why are you working so hard?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Didn¡¯t we only stay in the virtual world after dark? Have you changed your schedule?¡± Xu Jingming gently hugged his girlfriend and sighed. ¡°On the one hand, I feel that I¡¯m getting closer and closer to clearing the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level. I want to clear it in one go. On the other hand, Senior Lei Yunfang is giving me too much pressure.¡± ¡°Did you clear it?¡± Li Miaomiao asked, and she immediately pped her head. ¡°I¡¯m being silly. If you had cleared it, the Inte would¡¯ve already exploded with the news. The entire world would¡¯ve known about this.¡± ¡°The tiger king is too strong. Its body has surpassed the Advanced Evolutionary Method in every aspect,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Although itsbat intelligence is inferior to that of humans, defeating it¡­ will still be very difficult. I should be able to clear it in a week.¡± ¡°In a week?¡± Li Miaomiao was a little excited. ¡°There are only six people on the Cosmos Ranking now. There shouldn¡¯t be more than ten people in a week. Jingming, you will be in the global top ten then.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be in a hurry to be happy about something I haven¡¯t done,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°What we need to deal with next is Senior Lei Yunfang.¡± Li Miaomiaoy in her boyfriend¡¯s arms and replied, ¡°Yeah, Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s movement is incredible. Sharpshooters aren¡¯t a threat to him at all from afar. When he¡¯s close, Lei Yunfang will catch up with anyone in a sh and kill them with a single strike.¡± ¡°Sharpshooters can¡¯t threaten him, much less ordinary team members,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°As for one-on-one¡­ I have to admit that I didn¡¯t even clear the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level.¡± Thepetition would begin in a few hours. However, he was indeedcking in confidence. ¡°Even if you fail, it¡¯s still a rare experience for you to hone yourself,¡± Li Miaomiaoforted. ¡°There is always a winner and a loser in apetition. Don¡¯t worry about a moment¡¯s sess or failure. Thepetition between experts in the virtual world is something that will happen in the next five to ten years or even longer. We have to take a long-term view.¡± Xu Jingming lowered his head and kissed his girlfriend¡¯s forehead. Every time he was tired, his girlfriend wouldfort him and make him feel more rxed. ¡°Since we have nothing to do today, why don¡¯t we have some happy time?¡± Xu Jingming smiled at Li Miaomiao. Li Miaomiao blushed and said, ¡°Go take a shower first!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Xu Jingming immediately got up and rushed to the bathroom. Chapter 79 - Before the Battle

Chapter 79: Before the Battle

While Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were spending time together, Heng Fang and his wife were shopping. ¡°This is the busiestmercialplex in the city. Is it that deserted these days?¡± Heng Fang and his wife shopped and looked up at the human traffic on each floor of the mall. ¡°Those that sell gold and jewelry feel like they have more salespeople than customers.¡± His wife looked around as well. ¡°Ever since the virtual world¡¯sunch, fewer and fewer peoplee out at night. Most people enter the virtual world after work.¡± Heng Fang nodded gently. ¡°Right, the goods sold these days are all through livestreams in the virtual world. In the virtual world, you can try on any clothes you want. You can find any kind of clothes! Shopping is convenient and not tiring. Shopping in reality¡­ takes time, and there¡¯s very little to see.¡± ¡°Look over there.¡± His wife pointed at a few areas in the mall that had been covered and sealed. ¡°Those closed down; many of the tenants have canceled their rentals. The virtual world has only been open for a month or so, yet it has such a huge impact¡­ From the looks of it, there will be fewer merchants left in the mall in half a year.¡± ¡°If this continues, the malls will have to close,¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter even if they¡¯re closed. You can order takeout for meals. Those are all first-rate chain restaurants, and the chefs are all top professional robots,¡± his wife said. ¡°Some forms of entertainment are much cheaper in the virtual world.¡± ¡°Cherish the mall in front of you. It will be a memory in the future.¡± Heng Fang sighed with emotion. This was the current era. Some onlinepanies had suffered a setback, and now, physical stores were suffering a setback. Those selling goods also switched to the virtual world. The cost of selling goods there was lower with arger customer base. ¡­ ¡°Why are you eating so slowly? It¡¯s been half an hour! You haven¡¯t finished eating!¡± Liu Chongyuan¡ªwho was as muscr as a bear¡ªroared at his three daughters. ¡°When I was your age, I wolfed down my food and finished it in a short time. You talk so much while eating. Don¡¯t you know not to talk while eating?¡± The three daughters lowered their heads and ate slowly. ¡°You¡ªisn¡¯t it just a piece of meat? Can you finish it in one bite? This piece of meat has been in your bowl for ten minutes. How many times have you chewed on it? You haven¡¯t even finished half of it?¡± Liu Chongyuan stared at his eldest daughter. ¡°The flesh is a little tough,¡± the eldest daughter whispered. ¡°And you¡ªtake a look. Look at how many rice grains are on your table! Is there a hole in your mouth? Clean it up yourself!¡± Liu Chongyuan roared. ¡°Okay.¡± The second daughter got some tissue and wiped the table. ¡°One piece of tissue will do. Can you not be so wasteful?¡± Liu Chongyuan was so angry that his veins were twitching. He turned to stare at his third daughter. ¡°You, don¡¯tugh! You eat the slowest.¡± ¡°Dad, I¡¯m a little dizzy.¡± His third daughter held her head. ¡°Perhaps I had a heat stroke from my exercise today.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve already practiced the evolutionary method, so how can you suffer from heatstroke? Can you change the reason for lying? Show me your hand!¡± Liu Chongyuan picked up the ferule beside him. ¡°Mom!¡± his third daughter immediately shouted. Her mother was watching the news a distance away. She was very calm and said casually, ¡°Don¡¯t call me. Your father is the one who¡¯s taking care of your meals today. I¡¯m not going to do anything!¡± p! p! p! Liu Chongyuan held his third daughter¡¯s palm with one hand and pped her with the other. ¡°Let¡¯s see you lie again!¡± Eight minutester. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the virtual world!¡± The three daughters immediately went to their rooms. Liu Chongyuan then copsed into the living room. ¡°It¡¯s too tiring. Watching them eat a meal is more tiring than fighting ten matches.¡± Liu Chongyuan sat there. ¡°Calm down. It¡¯ll be better when they get older,¡± his wifeforted. ¡°Why did we give birth to three? Just one gives me a headache. Three¡­ How are they a father¡¯s beloved? They¡¯re three mountains.¡± Liu Chongyuan sighed. His wife said helplessly, ¡°How would I know? Why would I know I would have triplets?¡± ¡°Also, we have to start house hunting,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°Let¡¯s quickly change to a bigger house. With the three girls chattering all the time, it gives me a headache. We should also buy a better butler robot to help take care of the children.¡± His wife immediately became expectant. ¡°You got the money?¡± ¡°Soon. I¡¯ll receive the prize money the moment thepetition ends.¡± Liu Chongyuan thought of the prize money and said happily, ¡°It¡¯s at least ten million. If I make it into the finals, the prize money will be even higher! This is the most I¡¯ve ever earned. I was really carried by Old Xu this time. I won without doing anything!¡± ¡°You have to work hard too. Don¡¯t be a burden,¡± his wife said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll work hard too,¡± Liu Chongyuan said. ¡°Are you confident in the semi-finals today?¡± his wife asked. ¡°About that¡­¡± Liu Chongyuan felt a headache. ¡°Senior Lei Yunfang is still a little terrifying.¡± ¡­ ¡°You can do three-digit addition and subtraction, but you get two-digit addition and subtraction wrong?¡± Yang Qingshuo looked at his son. ¡°Yang Tao, what¡¯s wrong with you?! How can you get ¡¯18 plus 3¡ä wrong? It¡¯s a question that you could solve during kindergarten!¡± ¡°My eyes were ying tricks on me.¡± Yang Tao lowered his head. ¡°Do a hundred questions of two-digit addition and subtraction. You are not allowed to enter the virtual world unless you finish them,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°Okay.¡± Yang Tao hugged his father and leaned against him. ¡°Dad, don¡¯t be angry. I¡¯ll do it seriously.¡± Yang Qingshuo gently stroked his son¡¯s head. ¡°Shuo, I heard you shouting from my room. You have to be patient when teaching children.¡± Mrs. Yang walked out. ¡°Mom, help me take care of Tao Tao. I¡¯m going to the virtual world first. The semi-finals will begin tonight, so I need more practice.¡± Yang Qingshuo got up. ¡°Go on, go on,¡± Mrs. Yang said with a smile. ¡­ In a personal space, in the martial arts arena. On the battlefield, more than 100 cavalrymen charged at Wang Yi. With just a bow, Wang Yi strafed arrow after arrow. The arrows were extremely fast, and the cavalrymen copsed one after another. Thest cavalryman was killed by an arrow when he was five to six meters away from Wang Yi. I¡¯ve practiced archery until it¡¯s instinct, but I still haven¡¯t broken through to Lv. 3, Wang Yi thought.?I followed the methodology of ¡®Lv. 5 Archery¡¯ the country gave me and still can¡¯t break through. Why is it so difficult to break through to Lv. 3? Wang Yi had long reached Lv. 2 99% in all aspects and had been stuck at a bottleneck for more than half a month. I won¡¯t be of any use in this match unless I break through to Lv. 3.?Wang Yi continued practicing her archery.?Continue practicing. ****** Late at night, China¡¯s official livestream channel in the virtual world was extremely lively. A massive number of people kept pouring into the livestream, and the number of viewers in the livestream reached 600 million¡ªit kept rising. In the past few days, all kinds of media outlets had been reporting on the Firestarter Cup. This was the biggest news in China in the past few days. People were naturally attracted, and theter battles became more intense and drew in bigger crowds. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao arrived in the stands together and saw their parents. ¡°Old Xu!¡± Liu Chongyuan shouted from afar with his three daughters. ¡°Old Xu, why are you sote?¡± Heng Fang and Yang Qingshuo walked over. ¡°You guys are early. Thepetition only starts at midnight; there¡¯s still 20 minutes.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Sister Yi isn¡¯t here yet? That means I¡¯m not the slowest.¡± A group of people gathered together. ¡°Jingming, I¡¯m about to assemble with the team. Follow me and greet your elders,¡± Xu Hong greeted. ¡°Coming.¡± Xu Jingming immediately went over. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The two of them tapped lightly and were teleported to Liu Hai in the stands. Liu Hai stood there, surrounded by Dai Tongda, Tian Yiqu, and Qiu Yong. Beside him were some of his rtives. Dai Xiaoqing was also among them. At this moment, Zhou Fan appeared with his son, Zhou Yi. ¡°Come and greet your seniors.¡± Xu Hong walked over with his son. ¡°Master.¡± ¡°Master.¡± Dai Tongda smiled when Xu Jingming greeted him and Liu Hai. ¡°Strictly speaking, Jingming only has three masters after all these years¡ªme, his father, and Captain! Now that all three masters are on our team¡­ Jingming, if you attack us in the finals, you¡¯ll bemitting treachery against your masters!¡± ¡°Listen to what you¡¯re saying¡ª¡± Zhou Fan walked over and smiled. ¡°Xu Jingming doesn¡¯t even need to attack you; his teammates can deal with you. The only one who needs Xu Jingming¡¯s attention is Captain.¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to seeing him defeat me.¡± Liu Hai looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°There¡¯s still a huge gap between Master and me,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Moreover, the biggest obstacle we¡¯re facing now is Senior Lei Yunfang. Our team is under a lot of pressure in the semi-finals that are about to begin, and we don¡¯t have the slightest confidence in oveing this hurdle.¡± Everyone in Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team nodded when they heard that. ¡°Lei Yunfang is very impressive.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°With his movement technique, it¡¯s very difficult for you to surround and attack him or do a one-on-one battle¡­ This semi-final match will be very dangerous for you. In short, don¡¯t think too much and do your best.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll only know who¡¯s stronger after fighting,¡± Xu Hong said. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Xu Jingming.¡± Zhou Yi walked over and shook his hand. ¡°Zhou Yi.¡± Xu Jingming extended his hand. ¡°I saw the battle between you and Fang Yu¡ªyoupletely suppressed Fang Yu and defeated him. I¡¯m very impressed,¡± Zhou Yi said. ¡°I lost to him.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°He wore heavy armor, so that gives him an advantage against you.¡± ¡°If I were to encounter you, you would still be able to charge in front of me with your two shields and kill me with a single strike.¡± Zhou Yi shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m indeed weaker than the two of you. My archery isn¡¯t good enough; otherwise, Fang Yu wouldn¡¯t be able to block my arrows. My movement technique also isn¡¯t fast enough. If I were fast enough, he wouldn¡¯t be able to get close to me.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s work hard together,¡± Xu Jingming said. Zhou Yi gave Xu Jingming a deep look, nodded, and left. Xu Jingming walked over to Dai Xiaoqing. ¡°Senior Brother.¡± Dai Xiaoqing smiled. ¡°Feeling stressed?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the girl. ¡°Immensely.¡± Dai Xiaoqing wore a bitter expression. ¡°My father and the other seniors are all scheming and cunning like foxes. The most terrifying person is Senior Liu Hai; he¡¯s the world champion. Our entire team is thinking of throwing bodies at him¡ªevery single one of us counts.¡± ¡°All the best,¡± Xu Jingming encouraged. Dai Xiaoqing looked at the system notification and immediately said, ¡°I have to assemble with the team. I¡¯m about to go on stage.¡± ¡°Go on.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡­ After walking around and meeting some friends, Xu Jingming returned to his team. It was almost midnight, and the highly anticipated Firestarter Cup¡¯s semi-finals finally began. Chapter 80 - Liu Hais True Strength

Chapter 80: Liu Hai¡¯s True Strength

In the stands, Xu Jingming and the others watched the two teams on thementary tform. After an interview and chat, the two teams finally headed for thebat space. ¡°It¡¯s about to begin,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Watch this match carefully. Team Fairydance¡¯s situation is very simr to ours; we can draw some experience from them.¡± ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since Senior Liu Hai has truly revealed his strength. I hope we can figure out something,¡± Wang Yi said. Everyone present watched carefully. Li Miaomiao was among them and appeared to be watching seriously. The first semi-final match was held on the forest map. The forest was a little muddy after the rain. Liu Hai¡¯s team and Zhang Qing¡¯s teamnded in different areas. Some were halfway up the mountain, some were on the ground, and some were on the trees. ¡°The four of you should join forces to deal with the four seniors first.¡± Zhang Qing wore light armor that clung close to her body and had two swords on her back. She was a rather beautiful woman, but her eyes were as sharp as swords. ¡°Coach Liu Hai won¡¯t interfere in your battle.¡± ¡°Yes, Captain.¡± ¡°Yes, Master,¡± the four female team members replied. In the forest, Team Fairydance¡¯s Sun Yuting, Wang Nuan, Dai Xiaoqing, and Yuan Yujiao fought Xu Hong, Dai Tongda, Tian Yiqu, and Zhou Fan first. One-on-one shes ensued, and with the sharpshooter¡¯s help, arrows whistled across the battlefield as they fought. Liu Hai watched this scene with interest and admired the fights between the juniors.?Under my guidance and the constant honing through thepetition, the moves of Zhou Fan and the others have be more shrewd. Their teamwork has also improved. Those girls¡­ beautiful they may be, but they are too young. They are still not staid enough. After a round ofbat. Four members of Team Fairydance were wiped out, while Zhou Fan, the archer from Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team, survived until the end! Whoosh. When she was the only one left in the team, Zhang Qing took action. Her figure was extremely fast as she charged at Zhou Fan. Zhou Fan didn¡¯t escape either; he stood still and watched silently. When Zhang Qing was 30 meters away, he suddenly started strafing with his bow and arrows! Zhang Qing didn¡¯t dodge and instead charged forward head-on. Her two swords shed slightly and easily fended off the arrows. Swish. The sword swept past Zhou Fan¡¯s body, and he turned ethereal and disappeared. Zhang Qing turned her head and looked at Liu Hai in the distance; thetter had already walked over. ¡°Coach Liu Hai, aren¡¯t you drawing your weapon?¡± Zhang Qing looked at him. ¡°I¡¯ll do it when I feel like it.¡± Liu Hai was tall and stocky, and his hair was disheveled. His eyes burned as he looked forward to this battle. ¡°Make your move.¡± Whoosh. Zhang Qing held her two swords as her figure shed with extreme agility while she lunged at Liu Hai. Zhang Qing¡¯s sword technique was different from others; it exuded extreme beauty as if it were art. Therefore, Zhang Qing had many fans. This was because watching her use her sword technique was an ultimate form of enjoyment. Likewise, her sword techniques were very cruel under the beautiful facade. She was recognized as China¡¯s number one swordsman. ng. The moment Zhang Qing approached, Liu Hai¡ªwho was still standing there empty-handed¡ªinstantly drew the saber at his waist and blocked the strike. Zhang Qing didn¡¯t stop at all as she moved. At the same time, she delivered consecutive strikes¡ªstabs, strikes, flicks, and shes. A bout of dazzling sword shes ensued, and for a moment, she had delivered a countless number of strikes. All one could hear was the sound of swords shing. Zhang Qing instantly seemed to transform into several figures as countless sword beams surrounded Liu Hai from all directions. Liu Hai stood still and only used a saber to block Zhang Qing¡¯s sword at the precise moment every time. Zhang Qing has already pushed the agility of her movement technique and sword to a maximum.?Xu Jingming watched the livestream.?Master is still the most terrifying. The range of movement afforded by Master¡¯s saber is very short, but he is able to achieve the best effect by moving the shortest distance without wasting any strength. Master¡¯s control of strength and space has reached an unimaginable level.?Xu Jingming was a little surprised.?Zhang Qing¡¯s movement technique changes very quickly, and her dual swords are also very fast. However, all the changes in the sword technique¡¯s trajectory arepletely within Master¡¯s expectations. Master said that he could control the enemy¡¯s speed, but now, Master haspletely gained control of space.?Xu Jingming felt his master¡¯s ease. ¡­ ¡°I¡¯ve received more than 100 strikes from you. It¡¯s time for you to receive one strike from me.¡± Liu Hai¡ªwho had stood still and didn¡¯t move a single step¡ªsuddenly moved. Boom! With this advancement, his figure turned into a blur. Zhang Qing¡¯s expression changed. She felt that she couldn¡¯t determine the area where Liu Hai¡¯s final attack was directed, and she paid extreme attention to the saber in Liu Hai¡¯s hand. Bang! Liu Hai¡¯s left fist was as fast as lightning as it tore through the void and struck Zhang Qing¡¯s abdomen. This punch was so fast that it came without any warning. Once he attacked¡­ Zhang Qing didn¡¯t even have the time to react. This was a punch that was simr to Xu Jingming¡¯s Shadowless Thrust, one that exceeded the reaction speed of one¡¯s neurons. Zhang Qing¡¯s entire body was sent flying like a cannonball, and she crashed into a tree behind her, causing it to explode. Zhang Qing kneeled on the ground and held her abdomen in pain. There was a huge dent in her light armor, and the terrifying impact ruptured her organs. Blood seeped out of her mouth and nose as she looked up at Liu Hai in disbelief.?One punch? Zhang Qing turned ethereal and disappeared from the battlefield. Liu Hai stood still and sighed softly. ¡°You couldn¡¯t even take one punch?¡± He cleared Cosmos Tower 38 minutes after itsunch. After more than a month of tough training and the country¡¯s grooming, Liu Hai felt lonely. Even someone as outstanding as Zhang Qing failed to defend against his punch¡ªshe died from a single punch. The forest map copsed; Liu Hai¡¯s team had clinched victory again. ****** The entire China¡¯s livestream was a little stifled. The livestream was still reying the battle from before. Everything became clearer in the slow-motion rey. Zhang Qing¡¯s movement technique was as fast as an illusion, and her dual swords were even faster. Liu Hai, on the other hand, only used a single saber and didn¡¯t take a single step. His single saber¡¯s simple discementpletely blocked all attacks. This single saber¡­ was like an all-round defense; any attack within three feet of it would be blocked. ¡°Senior Liu Hai didn¡¯t even use a shield; he had cleared the third floor of Cosmos Tower with his shield and saber.¡± The male guest, Jin Fan, said with a trembling voice, ¡°It¡¯s been more than a month since the virtual world¡¯sunch. What kind of attainment has Senior Liu Hai reached?¡± ¡°Is the gap between other experts and the experts on the Cosmos Ranking that exaggerated?¡± The female guest, Ju Wenqing, was Zhang Qing¡¯s fanatical fan, but the gap in this battle was too great. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s because Senior Liu Hai is world number one that there¡¯s a huge gap between him and the others,¡± Liu Xin said. The male guest, Jin Fan, retorted, ¡°Senior Lei Yunfang is the world¡¯s number one movement expert. His movement speed is even more terrifying than Senior Liu Hai¡¯s.¡± ¡°I finally understand why the officials held the Firestarter Cup and fixed Senior Liu Hai and Senior Lei Yunfang¡¯s teams to Team 1 and Team 2.¡± Ju Wenqing shook her head. ¡°They¡¯re too strong.¡± Countless audience members were in a daze. ¡°After watching so many matches, I¡¯ve always felt that Team Fairydance is very strong.¡± ¡°They won every match, and Zhang Qing appeared very rxed the entire time. She didn¡¯t even use her full strength. But in front of Liu Hai¡­ why couldn¡¯t she withstand a single punch?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t light armor block swords, sabers, and arrows? How can Liu Hai¡¯s fist kill his opponent just from hitting the armor?¡± ¡°Is Liu Hai¡¯s fist a fist? That¡¯s even more terrifying than a heavy hammer! Didn¡¯t you see that Liu Hai can split heavy armor in half with a single strike?¡± ¡°Liu Hai¡¯s realm is too high. I reckon his physique and hisbat techniques are ridiculously high. That¡¯s why he can crush her so easily.¡± ¡°Is this the strength of the world champion?¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that young people have potential. Why do I feel like the gap between the young and this old man is getting wider and wider?¡± Countlessments flooded in. People in China had mixed feelings about Liu Hai. First, they were proud of him for being world number one. Second, they felt that Liu Hai was too strong, far stronger than others. ¡­ Master is really strong.?Xu Jingming was secretly surprised.?Master only truly revealed a portion of his strength after meeting Zhang Qing throughout the Firestarter Cup. However, it¡¯s also strength that throws one into despair. The other teammates could only look up to him. If Xu Jingming could see through many things and felt that he could exchange eight to ten moves with him, his other teammates felt that he was stronger, far stronger than them. ¡­ ¡°Liu Hai is really strong. With his current realm, he should still be world champion, right?¡± Pang Ze said in the stands. Director Zhou nodded gently. ¡°Although the other experts around the world are improving quickly, Liu Hai has also been improving. Hisbat strength is still world number one.¡± ¡°It¡¯s our country¡¯s fortune to have such an expert,¡± Pang Ze said. Director Zhou said, ¡°We now value him very much and are willing to groom him with all our might. It¡¯s just that Liu Hai didn¡¯t ask for any new resources after choosing the Lv. 5 Shield Saber Technique.¡± ¡°I think highly of him.¡± Pang Ze nodded. ¡°His future is limitless.¡± Director Zhou¡¯s heart stirred; he knew very well how sharp Pang Ze¡¯s judgment was. ¡°Other than him, who else are you optimistic about among the experts in China?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°Don¡¯t you already know?¡± Pang Ze smiled. ¡°I got my son to learn spearmanship from Xu Jingming three years ago. Who do you think I¡¯m optimistic about?¡± Director Zhou nodded slightly.?Do you think so highly of Xu Jingming? Chapter 81 - Worlds Top Speed

Chapter 81: World¡¯s Top Speed

¡°Which team do you think will win the second semi-final match?¡± Director Zhou asked with a smile. Pang Ze smiled and said, ¡°Although I think highly of Xu Jingming, I have to admit that his current strength is inferior to that of Lei Yunfang. I think the probability of Lei Yunfang winning is more than 90% unless a miracle happens.¡± At this moment, Cheng Zihao was sitting silently in the stands with only Zhou Feng beside him. Cheng Zihao listened to thementary about Xu Jingming and saw the countlessments in thement section. ¡°I think more highly of Xu Jingming. He¡¯s tough and cool!¡± ¡°I¡¯m just gonna mindlessly support Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°So you do know that you are mindless. Xu Jingming hasn¡¯t even cleared the third level of Cosmos Tower. How can hepare to Lei Yunfang?¡± ¡°In the previous battle, Team Fairydance was wiped out, and Zhang Qing was crushed. In this battle, Team Pearwood will also be wiped out, and Xu Jingming will be crushed!¡± ¡°The difference is too great!¡± ¡°I support Cat! I support Brother-inw! Brother-inw, you¡¯re the best!¡± ¡°What are you thinking? Open your eyes to reality and face the gap between Xu Jingming and Lei Yunfang! Perhaps Xu Jingming won¡¯t even be able to fight back against Lei Yunfang¡¯s movement technique.¡± ¡°Lei Yunfang is one of the top experts on the Cosmos Ranking.¡± There were countlessments. Cheng Zihao¡¯s expression sank when he saw this. He said calmly, ¡°From the looks of it, most of the audience still believes that Lei Yunfang will win.¡± ¡°Yes, there¡¯s still a huge gap between Xu Jingming and Lei Yunfang,¡± Zhou Feng said with a smile. ¡°But it¡¯s now recognized that he¡¯s one of the top four experts in China.¡± Cheng Zihao¡¯s expression was gloomy as he frowned. ¡°This Xu Jingming¡¯s luck is really good. He rose to prominence with this turn of events.¡± Zhou Feng immediately said, ¡°He¡¯s just a martial artist¡ªa slightly famous martial artist. How can hepare to you, Boss? Yourpany¡¯s valuation has increased to 30 billion in the past month.¡± ¡°A valuation; it¡¯s only a valuation.¡± Cheng Zihao¡¯s mood immediately improved, and he said modestly, ¡°Now that the virtual world is experiencing exponential growth, we have to seize the opportunity to continue expanding and upy arger share of the livestreaming pie. For example, we have to think of a way to sign more of the most dazzling contestants in the Firestarter Cup. That Fang Yu isn¡¯t bad.¡± ¡°What about Xu Jingming? He¡¯s very young and has potential. Should we sign him?¡± Zhou Feng asked. Cheng Zihao frowned slightly, but he still nodded and said, ¡°You can also sign him. It¡¯s about earning money, so you have to consider the bigger picture. However, let¡¯s wait and see. If he loses badly in the semi-finals, the contracting price can be lowered.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Zhou Feng nodded. ¡°I understand. Once the contract is confirmed, I¡¯ll definitely confirm it with you.¡± ¡­ Sun Li sat in the stands alone and silently watched the discussion over Team Pearwood¡¯s members on thementary tform. I was originally a member of the team, so how did it turn out like this??Sun Li sat there and looked at the countlessments, many of which mentioned Xu Jingming.?I felt that Xu Jingming had potential back then, and he¡¯s now one of the top four experts in the country. Why did I lose my cool? The opportunity was clearly in front of me, but I missed it. Sun Li was vexed. The more famous Xu Jingming was, the more miserable he felt. He could have enjoyed the benefits of cozying up with someone powerful. ¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s go on stage.¡± Xu Jingming and the others got up and epted the official livestream¡¯s invitation. On thementary tform, Xu Jingming¡¯s group of six and Lei Yunfang¡¯s group of six sat down. Lei Yunfang still had a cold expression as he sat there and didn¡¯t say a word. At this moment, hundreds of millions of viewers were focused on the two teams. The team members were quite used to it. ¡°The two teams are already on stage,¡± Liu Xin said with a smile. ¡°Teacher Lei Yunfang, I would like to ask: how do you n on fighting the next battle? Or are you going to let the other teammates fight first like Teacher Liu Hai?¡± Lei Yunfang thought for a moment and said, ¡°Anything works.¡± ¡°Anything?¡± Liu Xin¡¯s expression froze. ¡°What Captain means is that our team members can fight however we want. There¡¯s no clear n,¡± a teammate beside him immediately exined. The male guest, Jin Fan, warmed the atmosphere and smiled. ¡°I¡¯ve always had a question. How did Teacher Lei Yunfang choose his teammates? Teacher Liu Hai said that he chose them among his civilian martial arts friends in reality.¡± ¡°I picked them randomly,¡± Lei Yunfang said. ¡°Randomly?¡± Jin Fan was puzzled. A teammate beside him immediately said, ¡°We happened to encounter Captain in an ordinary Divine battle. After the battle, he sent us an invitation to team up and participate in the Firestarter Cup.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± ¡°I was also invited by Captain after the battle. I naturally agreed excitedly.¡± ¡°Captain carried us to victory.¡± His teammates were quite happy. After all, Lei Yunfang was quite generous and had given them a share of the prize money. All of them earned quite a bit. Liu Xin looked at Team Pearwood beside her. ¡°Captain Xu Jingming, Teacher Lei Yunfang said that anything works with theirbat n. What are your thoughts about that?¡± ¡°We will still give it our all,¡± Xu Jingming said humbly. ¡°Are you confident?¡± Jin Fan asked. Xu Jingming looked at Wang Yi, Yang Qingshuo, Liu Chongyuan, and Heng Fang beside him, then at Li Miaomiao. He smiled at the male guest. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m confident. I have so many impressive teammates. If we work together, we will definitely win.¡± Lei Yunfang¡ªwho was sitting there¡ªlooked up at Xu Jingming. Liu Xin looked at the system notification and said, ¡°Captains of thest two teams, please say something to each other. Xu Jingming, you first.¡± ¡°Senior Lei,¡± Xu Jingming said humbly, ¡°please do your best! Let us youngsters experience your strength.¡± Lei Yunfang nced at the system notification and stood up. ¡°Xu Jingming, I¡¯ll give you a piece of advice: Use dual shields when facing me. You canst longer.¡± Xu Jingming got up as well. ¡°I can tell you now, Senior¡ªI¡¯ll use my spear in this battle.¡± ¡°Young man, you have guts. I hope your strength can match your mouth.¡± Lei Yunfang disappeared after saying that. His other teammates also disappeared and headed for thebat space¡¯s preparation area. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming and the others headed for thebat space. ¡­ In thebat space¡¯s preparation area. Xu Jingming and the others chose their weapons and equipment in turn. ¡°Captain, are you really not choosing a shield?¡± Wang Yi asked. ¡°When I¡¯m face-to-face with Lei Yunfang, I don¡¯t have the time to switch weapons considering his movement technique,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°And in this battle, my chances of winning are almost zero with a shield. Although using a spear is dangerous, it¡¯s more offensive.¡± Although his Eight Extremities Shield Technique was ferocious, it still depended on his opponent. Faced with Lei Yunfang¡ªwho was world champion in movement techniques¡ªhis Eight Extremities Shield Technique probably couldn¡¯t even get close to him. No matter how good his defense was, he was only a target that managed to stall for time. Moreover¡­ He needed to rely on his spearmanship to clear the Cosmos Tower! His spearmanship urgently needed improvement. A battle at the apex under the attention of everyone was a very rare form of training. Be it for victory or for training, he had to choose a spear. ¡°Captain, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t choose a shield.¡± The preparation area could be seen clearly from the other side. Lei Yunfang nodded slightly and said softly, ¡°He¡¯s cutting off all means of retreat. Interesting.¡± Whoosh! Whoosh! The two teams got ready, and the ten people flew into the map. ¡­ It was drizzling in the ancient town map, and the ten people were scattered around the town. ¡°Town map.¡± Xu Jingming appeared in an alley and smiled. ¡°I remember that the first Divine battle in China was also done on this map.¡± ¡°Everyone, assemble toward Sister Yi,¡± Xu Jingming said in the team chat. ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°What¡¯s that Lei Yunfang doing? He¡¯s in the bell tower!¡± Yang Qingshuo eximed in the team chat. Xu Jingming immediately leaped to the roof and could barely see the tallest building in the middle of the town¡ªthe bell tower. At this moment, a cyan-robed figure was standing on the top of the bell tower. Lei Yunfang wore cyan clothes and had two sabers on his back. He stood on the top of the tallest building in the town and overlooked it. The drizzle fell on Lei Yunfang¡¯s face, making him especially happy. He swept his gaze in all directions, this high vantage point allowing him to see far! When he looked carefully, he suddenly saw a figure through the window of a residence in the distance. It was Heng Fang, who was moving surreptitiously. I found one.?Lei Yunfang tapped his foot and turned into a blur as hended on the roof in the distance. Then, he flew far into the distance. He felt the wind in his ears. Lei Yunfang seemed to be riding the wind as he traveled. He didn¡¯t even choose leather armor; he only chose a cloth robe that clung to his body. The heaviest equipment on his body were two sabers that were as thin as cicada wings. Oh no, he discovered me.?Heng Fang panicked. Lei Yunfang was too fast, traversing more than 300 meters in a few seconds. Heng Fang ran down the stone-paved street in a sorry state and found a cyan shadow attacking him from behind. ¡°Go.¡± Heng Fang suddenly turned around and suddenly threw out two short spears. A cyan shadow shed past Heng Fang. Heng Fang¡¯s eyes widened as a red saber scar appeared between his brows. His body then turned ethereal and dissipated. The cyan shadow shed and left the spot. ¡­ ¡°Senior Lei Yunfang haspletely revealed his movement technique this time. Look, he has reached a terrifying 73.8 meters per second at his maximum speed.¡± The livestream immediatelybeled the speed at which the cyan shadow traveled. It was indeed astonishing. ¡°Even across the world, this is the highest speed an expert can achieve these days,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°There are many times when one can¡¯t react to such speed.¡± ¡­ Heng Fang and Liu Chongyuan have been killed.?Xu Jingming immediately received a notification from the team and immediately rushed into a restaurant nearby, quickly arriving at the third floor. There was nothing he could do about it; with his body weight and the weight of his weapon and armor, the roofs of some of the ancient town¡¯s buildings couldn¡¯t withstand it. Standing on the third floor of the restaurant, Xu Jingming looked around and saw a cyan figure walking through the drizzling rain. ¡°Senior Lei, nice guts. Do you dare fight me?¡± Xu Jingming shouted, his voice like rumbling thunder that echoed through the entire town. It made Lei Yunfang stop in his tracks and turn to look in Xu Jingming¡¯s direction. ¡°I didn¡¯t notice you, but you appeared on your own ord.¡± Lei Yunfang¡¯s eyes shone with excitement. With a move of his body, the cyan figure quickly ran in the direction of the restaurant. Chapter 82 - Xu Jingming and Lei Yunfang

Chapter 82: Xu Jingming and Lei Yunfang

Trantor: CKtalon When Xu Jingming shouted from the restaurant and Lei Yunfang charged at him, countless viewers in China¡¯s official livestream boiled over. ¡°Lei Yunfang has charged over.¡± ¡°Wow, they¡¯re about to fight.¡± ¡°Lei Yunfang and Xu Jingming are about to sh.¡± ¡°Thepetition has just begun, and the two final bosses are about to fight? Can it not be so exhrating?¡± ¡°My scalp feels like it¡¯s going to explode. I don¡¯t dare breathe anymore. Xu Jingming mustn¡¯t lose in one move.¡± ¡°The oue of this semi-final match will depend on their battle!¡± Countless audience members watched. ¡°Dad, can Uncle Xu win?¡± Fang Xinglong¡¯s daughter asked with uncertainty as she watched the match with him. ¡°Even if he loses, he would have won.¡± Fang Xinglong smiled at this scene. Back when he was coerced by Cheng Zihao, he had no choice but to get his junior brother to leave thebat center. Now that the virtual world had arrived and his junior brother had risen in prominence, Fang Xinglong was happy for him. Meanwhile, Grandpa Xu and Xu Hong, as well as Li Chen¡¯an and his wife, were watching nervously. ¡°Can our son win?¡± Mrs. Xu was worried. ¡°It¡¯s a little difficult.¡± Xu Hong watched nervously. ¡°They¡¯ve shed!¡± Grandpa Xu¡¯s eyes widened. ... In the town, a drizzle fell on his face. Xu Jingming stood in front of the railing on the restaurant¡¯s third floor and watched the cyan figure rapidly approach. ¡°Hmph.¡± With a sudden stomp, the restaurant¡¯s floor split apart with a bang, and Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body rushed out as a blurry dark-red figure. With this step, he traversed more than ten meters and stepped on the courtyard wall opposite the street, causing a portion of the courtyard wall to explode. Xu Jingming then pounced straight for the cyan figure. In just two steps, he charged down from a height of about eight meters on the restaurant¡¯s third floor, arrived at the courtyard wall that was more than three meters tall, and tore toward the distant roof where the cyan figure was running. With the force of gravity and his entire body¡¯s explosive force, Xu Jingming¡¯s might was indeed terrifying by the time he arrived. What a formidable kid.?Lei Yunfang felt a gust of bloodlust blow at him as Xu Jingming thrust his spear forward. I mustn¡¯t hit it head-on! Lei Yunfang didn¡¯t focus on strength to begin with. He chose Shadow Leopard Evolution, which granted the least strength among the five evolutionary methods. He only wore cloth clothes and had two very thin sabers. He focused on speed¡ªextreme speed. Xu Jingming charged over ferociously. Lei Yunfang¡¯s figure shed, and his shadow blurred as it drew a curve, avoiding the spearman¡¯s strike. Bang! Xu Jingming¡¯s spear stabbed through the yard wall, and the force of the spinning spear caused the yard wall to explode. Countless gravel tumbled across the street where Xu Jingmingnded. Standing in the middle of the stone street, Xu Jingming held his spear and looked at the cyan figure. ¡°A move that can¡¯t hit anyone is useless.¡± Lei Yunfang walked on the street and looked at his opponent with burning eyes and an intense fighting spirit. ¡°Senior Lei, do you only know how to dodge? With time, the entirebat map will shrink. You can¡¯t keep dodging.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Haha? Dodge?¡± Lei Yunfang moved. Whoosh. His figure turned ethereal as he instantly closed the distance. Boom! A spear projection greeted him! The spear projection was like an arrow that instantly stabbed at the cyan figure. My speed is inferior to yours, but can my spear¡¯s speed be inferior to your movement speed??Xu Jingming was extremely confident. Spear after spear shed and enveloped an area in front of him. With a series of nking, he delivered more than ten strikes in an instant! Lei Yunfang¡¯s expression was cold as he blocked more than ten strikes with a single saber. Bang! The thrusting spear suddenly turned into Spear Cleave. The moment it was blocked, the force it produced made Lei Yunfang¡¯s expression change. His body was forced to fly back from the impact, and with a tap of his foot, hended on the roof to stabilize his body. ¡°Senior Lei, if you just use one saber like this, I¡¯ll definitely stab you to death in a few dozen moves!¡± Xu Jingming looked at the saber-wielder with intense killing intent. Just more than ten strikes hadpletely suppressed Lei Yunfang. Xu Jingming was very confident to say this. ¡°Hahaha¡­ It looks like I can¡¯t underestimate you.¡± Lei Yunfang drew another saber from his back with his left hand. With two sabers in hand, the threat was naturally different. ... ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Awesome, awesome.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming said that he can definitely stab Lei Yunfang to death in a few dozen moves¡­ It looks like Lei Yunfang has to use two sabers after all.¡± ¡°The gap wasn¡¯t that great to begin with. The person who said he could finish him in one move underestimated Xu Jingming. If he shows any signs of carelessness, Xu Jingming will eliminate Lei Yunfang.¡± ¡°The battle will only get more intense.¡± Countless audience members were watching this battle; very few people noticed Wang Yi and Yang Qingshuo chasing after the other four members of Lei Yunfang¡¯s team. This battle was truly an apex battle in the Firestarter Cup. Although Liu Hai was stronger, it was too easy for Liu Hai to defeat Zhang Qing. The excitement garnered from a single punch was inferior. Nobody expected that the gap in this battle wasn¡¯t that great, making it much more intense. Both parties needed to give their all. ... Lei Yunfang held his two sabers and also observed Xu Jingming carefully.?From his spearmanship just now, he¡¯s probably very close to clearing the third level of Cosmos Tower. He might be able to clear it in a few days. The gap between him and me isn¡¯t that great. However, this makes it more interesting.?Lei Yunfang¡¯s figure shed as he attacked again. The spear-wielding Xu Jingming stood in the middle of the stone street. He only struck abruptly when the other party was close. Xu Jingming had attained great speed in his spearmanship¡ªbeing able to create Shadowless Thrust was a testament to that. However, he didn¡¯t dare to use Shadowless Thrust rashly because it required him to give up on defense and not hold back at all; the other party could seize the opportunity to counter-attack once he failed. Lei Yunfang¡¯s reaction and ability to put up a defense was too fast. Xu Jingming needed to be confident in his ability to execute Shadowless Thrust. Of course, Xu Jingming was also very fast with ordinary jabs. This was a basic move he had practiced since he was a child. Swish! Swish! Swish! The air howled as one spear afterimage after another stabbed out repeatedly. Experts usually delivered 70% of their strength when attacking while reserving 30% so that they could deliver the next move. By connecting one move after another¡­ Even if one move failed, they could immediately follow up with another move, preventing the enemy from noticing a w. ng! ng! ng! Lei Yunfang charged over and delivered two strikes with extreme speed. The saber beam was ethereal and unpredictable! Xu Jingming was extremely valiant.?I have the advantage in terms of weaponry when ites to spear versus dual sabers. Lei Yunfang doesn¡¯t dare to get close at all because my spear will pierce through his body when I¡¯m close. He has to break through my spearmanship in order to get close. Forward Thrust! Forward, further forward! The spearhead danced as it stabbed out repeatedly. asionally, it would swing in a circle to block the area. Lei Yunfang kept attacking with his two sabers. Even though he asionally delivered a threatening strike, Xu Jingming blocked it with a circling sweep of his spear. Bam! Bam! Bam! Xu Jingming suppressed his opponent¡¯s retreat and thrust out his spear repeatedly. When Lei Yunfang dodged, the spear stabbed into a street wall, causing it to explode. Using this opportunity, Xu Jingming delivered Sweeping Crush, which Lei Yunfang dodged once more. However, the sweep reached a shop on the side of the street. The entire shop copsed under this strike, sendingrge amounts of gravel flying in the direction of Lei Yunfang. Lei Yunfang dodged as he used his saber to block the gravel. ... ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why doesn¡¯t Lei Yunfang have any advantage?¡± ¡°Instead, Xu Jingming is very fierce. He chased him all the way, and every move he delivered was formidable. It looks like he¡¯s about to tear down the street.¡± ¡°Are the buildings in this ancient town map that weak? A single spear strike can copse a small building?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve specially tested it on the map. I¡¯m a Silver Moon yer, and my evolutionary method is at the Beginner level. I struck the wall with all my might more than 100 times before leaving a hole. These kinds of brick buildings from ancient times are still very durable. It¡¯s easier to damage those wooden buildings. In short¡ªit¡¯s not that the building is weak but that Xu Jingming is formidable!¡± ¡°Indeed. He¡¯s like a bulldozer; every thrust is like a cannonball.¡± Countless audience membersmented. ¡°Why do I feel like there¡¯s a chance of winning?¡± Li Miaomiao watched nervously, feeling stifled. ¡°Jingming has held the advantage the entire time.¡± Isn¡¯t Lei Yunfang being too rash to fight Old Xu head-on??Heng Fang thought as he watched. At this moment, Liu Hai was also watching the battle in the stands.?Lei Yunfang relied on his movement technique to clear Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level! If he didn¡¯t use his advantage in movement and only relied on his dual sabers¡­ he wouldn¡¯t be able to defeat my disciple at all. ... Lei Yunfang finally couldn¡¯t take it anymore after being chased and attacked by Xu Jingming all the way.?Xu Jingming uses a spear, so he has the advantage in a sh between spear and dual sabers. My dual saber technique is at Lv. 3 47%, so I don¡¯t have the advantage just by relying on my saber technique. Forget it. I¡¯ve had enough fun fighting and honing my saber technique. Then, let¡¯s end the battle.?Lei Yunfang¡¯s eyes turned cold as he turned into a cyan shadow with a whoosh and pounced at his opponent. Xu Jingming stabbed out ferociously as usual. Previously, Lei Yunfang would¡¯ve blocked with his saber. But this time¡­ Lei Yunfang¡¯s figure shed, and he began circling around Xu Jingming. He would asionally pounce close to thetter or circle him. Xu Jingming immediately tensed up and carefully looked around.?What movement technique is this? Despite a person circling him several meters away, his spear couldn¡¯t reach the other party! The other party circled him repeatedly and changed his movement technique. He didn¡¯t need to deliver a single strike to make Xu Jingming extremely nervous. This was because as long as he revealed a single w, the other party could kill him with a single strike once he seeded ining close. Whoosh. Lei Yunfang felt the wind circle around him as he rode it. He sped up or stopped at times, sometimes changing directions while attacking at other times¡­ Everything happened as he wished without any deliberation or intention; it waspletely instinctive. His movement technique was unpredictable, and his entire body seemed to be a gust of wind circling Xu Jingming. Lei Yunfang¡¯s saber is about agility.?Liu Hai watched from the stands.?70% of one¡¯s strength depends on the footwork when ites to agile saber techniques or sword techniques. As long as he can close in on the range of the saber and sword, he can kill the enemy with one strike. Xu Jingming will lose if he makes a single mistake.. My dear disciple, Lei Yunfang is the real Lei Yunfang when he uses his movement technique. Chapter 83 - Desperate Situation

Chapter 83: Desperate Situation

Trantor: CKtalon The spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand suddenly stabbed out. The spear was as fast as lightning, and the red embellishments danced as it stabbed straight at Lei Yunfang, who was circling him. Lei Yunfang held his two sabers, and his footwork paused slightly. This spear then stabbed into the air three feet in front of him. To Lei Yunfang, even a sharpshooter¡¯s supersonic arrow needed to be within ten meters of him to pose a threat. For example, he could dodge Xu Jingming¡¯s spear strike just from judging the gathering of strength prior to the strike. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t touch Lei Yunfang even if he stabbed out a hundred times. With one strike missing, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare follow up with another strike. Instead, he immediately retracted his spear. ng. The moment Xu Jingming missed, Lei Yunfang closed in and delivered a saber sh. Thankfully, Xu Jingming retreated as fast as lightning and retracted his spear, allowing him to barely block the strike with his spear shaft. Pu. Despite having blocked the right saber, the saber in the left hand arrived in front of him. Crush! Xu Jingming immediately raised his arms, and his bracer collided with the left saber. The Eight Extremities Crush affected Lei Yunfang, allowing Xu Jingming to immediately retreat and retract his spear. Lei Yunfang looked at the gash on his opponent¡¯s bracer in surprise and said, ¡°Using a bracer as a shield? Eight Extremities?¡± ¡°There was no other way,¡± Xu Jingming said. A set of armor didn¡¯t have the same defense in every spot. For example, disc armor and bracers had extremely high defense. Many melee experts used the bracer as a tiny shield. It was impossible for Lei Yunfang to slice open the bracer with his swift saber. ¡°A bracer is too small. How many strikes can it block?¡± Lei Yunfang was like a hunter as he leisurely walked around Xu Jingming and changed directions from time to time. Xu Jingming also had to turn with him, having to constantly ensure that his opponent was in his line of sight. Lei Yunfang was clearly the person circling, but he was like a gust of wind. Just turning around tensed up Xu Jingming; the pressure became greater if he kept tracking him. I only used one strike just now, and it was a strike that took both offense and defense into consideration. Yet, Lei Yunfang found an opportunity to make a move, and I had to block it with the help of the bracer, Xu Jingming thought.?Attacking gives him a chance, but am I to just keep taking a beating if I don¡¯t make a move? It was a miserable feeling. He realized how Fang Yu felt back then. Previously, he could fight and retreat as he wished with his footwork advantage,pletely suppressing Fang Yu. It was the same for Lei Yunfang now! Xu Jingming¡¯s attacks couldn¡¯t touch him at all, but he could attack at any time. If his attacks failed, he could attack another hundred times¡­ Xu Jingming just couldn¡¯t see any hope of victory. Swish. When Lei Yunfang circled his opponent, he would asionally deliver a strike¡ªstrange, unpredictable, and dangerous. When Xu Jingming¡¯s defense was slightly inferior, Lei Yunfang immediately closed in and delivered a barrage of attacks. ng! He used his pair of bracers to force Lei Yunfang back again. I¡¯ve been defending all this time, but he still found an opportunity??The pressure on Xu Jingming increased.?What should I do? He couldn¡¯t touch the other party while attacking. However, the other party could still find an opportunity while he defended! I finally understand how terrifying the world¡¯s number one movement technique is.?Xu Jingming felt bitter. He also had a Lv. 3 footwork, but in front of Lei Yunfang, he was ridiculously clumsy. ¡­ In China¡¯s livestream, even ordinary people could tell the situation. ¡°Lei Yunfang¡¯s movement technique is too powerful.¡± The male guest, Jin Fan, came to a conclusion. ¡°Xu Jingming can¡¯t touch him when hepletely utilizes his movement technique! Xu Jingming doesn¡¯t stand a chance at all; he¡¯s bound to lose.¡± ¡°He relied on his bracer to make up for the weakness in his defense, but a bracer isn¡¯t a shield. He can¡¯t defend every time.¡± The female guest, Ju Wenqing, nodded. ¡°I can¡¯t see any chance of him winning. In fact, Xu Jingming is already very strong. He¡¯s still holding on despite having the world¡¯s number one movement expert attack him at full strength.¡± ¡°Right.¡± Liu Xin also favored Xu Jingming and nodded. ¡°Lei Yunfang killed all his opponents with one strike previously. This time, two strikes weren¡¯t enough, and he had to use his movement techniques at full strength¡­ Xu Jingming is indeed very strong to be able tost so long.¡± The audience was also waiting for the oue. ¡°It looks like that¡¯s the end of the line for Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°He¡¯s already very outstanding.¡± ¡°Lei Yunfang used his movement technique to his limit, but Xu Jingming managed tost for three minutes, alright?¡± ¡­ Countless audience members were waiting for the oue of this battle. Be it the hostile Cheng Zihao and Sun Li or Xu Jingming¡¯s rtives and friends, they all knew that the chances of winning this battle were almost zero. ¡°Sister Yi and the others finished off the four opponents,¡± Heng Fang said. The livestream showed a vast point of view, covering one kilometer of the town, but almost everyone was paying attention to the battle between Xu Jingming and Lei Yunfang. Very few people were watching Wang Yi and Yang Qingshuo chase after Lei Yunfang¡¯s team. Their gazes would shift away when they asionally saw them. But at this moment¡­ The four people in Lei Yunfang¡¯s team had been wiped out. With the pration of the spear, Yang Qingshuo watched his opponent vanish. ¡°Sister Yi, all opponents taken down,¡± Yang Qingshuo said in the team chat. Whoosh. Wang Yi also came to this alley. She nodded and looked into the distance. ¡°Captain is fighting Lei Yunfang. Let¡¯s help him.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Yang Qingshuo nodded. The two of them rushed over and soon arrived at an inn 70 to 80 meters away from the battle. The two of them arrived on the roof of the inn and could clearly see the battle. Xu Jingming was suppressed badly. He had to give it his all¡ªhe couldn¡¯t attack with his spear and had to defend every time! Even so, he would asionally suffer a defense break and had to rely on his bracer to block. Thankfully, he only needed to protect his head! Lei Yunfang¡¯s saber couldn¡¯t slice through Xu Jingming¡¯s armor. After all, thetter¡¯s armor became much heavier and had a much higher defense after reaching Advanced. ¡°I can¡¯t help you, Brother Xu. If I go over, I¡¯ll probably be finished in one strike,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°I¡¯ll try.¡± Wang Yi watched carefully. She sensed the wind and the drizzle as her gazended on Lei Yunfang, who was moving in the distance. She began drawing her bow and nocked her arrow. Swish! Wang Yi¡¯s eyes turned cold. She released her finger, and the supersonic arrow instantly tore through the air. Lei Yunfang¡ªwho was dealing with Xu Jingming¡ªsensed the wind and moved like a ghost as he rode the wind. Suddenly, he sensed an abnormal vibration in the wind. He shot a nce and saw that it was an arrow that had arrived more than 20 meters away. Lei Yunfang¡¯s movement rhythm changed slightly. Chi! The arrow flew past Lei Yunfang and finally stabbed the stone ground, sting open a crater. I have to use my full strength to deal with Zhou Yi¡¯s arrow. But for your arrow, youngdy? I don¡¯t even need to look at it.?Lei Yunfang smiled. He really didn¡¯t need his eyes. With his acute senses for the wind, he could detect anything as long as it reached a certain distance¡ªeven if he had his back to the attack. He dodged this arrow so easily??When Wang Yi saw this in the distance, she felt that Lei Yunfang was only moving normally. With a slight change in rhythm, her arrow missed. Again¡ªI have to at least interfere with Lei Yunfang.?Wang Yi gathered her strength and shot out another arrow. Lei Yunfang didn¡¯t need to focus on the arrows or the abnormal fluctuations in the wind; he just needed to take note and change his pace. Lei Yunfang treated it as a form of entertainment that allowed him to hone his movement technique. In the martial arts arena, I virtualized a group of sharpshooters to attack me. I dodged and killed the enemy as I did so. Compared to the virtual opponents, this girl is ultimately one person. She¡¯s no threat.?Lei Yunfang fixated his eyes on Xu Jingming.?On the other hand, Xu Jingming can really hold on. Let¡¯s see how many times you can hold on. He suddenly closed in again as his saber shed. Xu Jingming¡¯s attention waspletely on Lei Yunfang as he defended with his spear. Defense, defense, defense again! Lei Yunfang¡¯s movement technique was ghostly, and his saber technique was sudden. Xu Jingming instinctively defended every time as he had no time to think. ng. Another bracer blocked with great difficulty and forced the other party back. It¡¯s the fifth time. How many more times can I block??Xu Jingming¡¯s skin was red, and his eyes were red. His blood was pumping to its limits, and he was already using every ounce of strength in his body, but he still felt like a prisoner in desperate straits. The more he struggled, the more powerless he became.. Chapter 84

Chapter 84: All¡¯s Well, Ends Well

Trantor: CKtalon Wang Yi moved on the roof and changed her location. She then drew her bow and shot arrows repeatedly, every arrow shooting at Lei Yunfang at supersonic speeds. But as the world¡¯s number one movement expert, Lei Yunfang had reached an unimaginable level. He didn¡¯t need to look at the arrows; all he needed was to follow the abnormal vibrations of the wind to easily dodge them. For Lei Yunfang, riding the wind was already instinctive. However, this scene dealt a great insult to Wang Yi. He actually has his back to me and allows me to fire freely, yet I still can¡¯t hit him??Every arrow that missed hit the stone ground as well as her heart. She felt aggrieved and ufortable. She was proud. She recognized that there were people in the world who were stronger than her, but she couldn¡¯t ept it. There was actually someone in the world who could have his back to her, but she couldn¡¯t hit him no matter how she shot. The angrier she was, the colder Wang Yi¡¯s expression became. She was like an iceberg that didn¡¯t produce any waves. Outsiders couldn¡¯t sense the increasingly hot volcano of anger beneath her coldness. When her fury reached an extreme, her eyes instantly turned red, and the blood in her body flowed much faster. At this moment, she felt her brain buzz, and her reaction speed increased. The muscles, ligaments, and bones in her body became extremely clear at that moment. She could clearly mobilize every muscle¡¯s strength, allowing the explosive strength in her body to reach a brand-new level. Draw! Wang Yi drew the bow as usual, but this time, she suddenly pulled the bow to its limits. It bent greatly¡ªtruly in a fully drawn way. It had to be known that when Wang Yi strafed, she usually only drew one-third of the bowstring. She only drew it more when using armor-piercing arrows. At this moment, the bend of her bow was at its limits. Wang Yi could sense the bow¡¯s material trembling. Fire! Wang Yi¡¯s mind was extremely clear. The fingers on her right hand released. The arrow suddenly tore through the air at a terrifying speed and headed straight for Lei Yunfang, who was more than 60 meters away. Lei Yunfang still had his back to the arrow, and his attention was focused on Xu Jingming. ¡°Huh?¡± Lei Yunfang sensed an abnormal vibration in the wind. This vibration was different from before, causing his expression to change slightly as he suddenly turned his head. Upon turning his head, he saw a blurry arrow already ten meters away from him¡ªit was too fast! Lei Yunfang¡¯s eyes widened, and in an almost impossible manner, his body suddenly ducked to the side. Pu. The arrow brushed past. Just brushing past Lei Yunfang¡¯s waist caused a few pieces of his clothes to tear, but the wind carried by such a fast arrow was like a saber. Lei Yunfang didn¡¯t even wear leather armor, so the tear took away a chunk of flesh, causing blood to spurt. ¡­ ¡°Lei Yunfang is injured!¡± ¡°Wang Yi¡¯s arrow injured Lei Yunfang!¡± The countless audience members who originally thought that the oue was sealed eximed in surprise. Wang Yi¡¯s arrow was previously like a toy that couldn¡¯t touch Lei Yunfang at all. However, the arrow¡¯s speed was clearly much faster this time. Lei Yunfang still had his back to the arrow, and he was already a step slower when he discovered it. ¡°The virtual world has shown that the maximum speed this arrow reached is 612 meters per second. Wang Yi¡¯s arrow previously only reached about 460 meters per second.¡± The male guest, Jin Fan, pointed at the speed at which the virtual world system disyed. ¡°Wang Yi has broken through!¡± The female guest, Ju Wenqing, was delighted. ¡°Teacher Lei Yunfang is in trouble!¡± Liu Xin said. ¡­ At this moment, Xu Hong and his wife, Li Chen¡¯an and his wife, Grandpa Xu, Li Miaomiao, and many of their rtives and friends¡ªincluding Heng Fang and Liu Chongyuan¡ªwatched excitedly. ¡°What the hell?¡± Cheng Zihao, Sun Li, and the others found it unbelievable that they had turned the tides. ¡°All the best, Master!¡± Pang Yun and his ssmates cheered excitedly in the stands. ¡­ The moment he was injured, Lei Yunfang tapped his foot and instantly turned into a cyan shadow that lunged toward the distant roof where Wang Yi was. Wang Yi actually broke through!?Lei Yunfang felt the effects of the injury at his waist, and even his speed slowed down. He only had 90% of his original speed, but he still unleashed his full strength. Xu Jingming was about to copse from the pressure just now, and he blocked it with great difficulty purely on instinct. However, Lei Yunfang suddenly became injured and abandoned him to charge at Wang Yi. Xu Jingming immediately felt rxed, but he also understood that he had to seize the opportunity. I can¡¯t waste the opportunity Sister Yi created.?Xu Jingming kicked off the ground and unleashed his full speed, turning into a dark-red shadow that chased after Lei Yunfang. At a distance of about 60 meters, even at Lei Yunfang¡¯s peak speed, he needed about a second of interrupted travel. Wang Yi stood on the roof and didn¡¯t move. Her arrow was still nocked as she trained it at Lei Yunfang while watching the cyan figure attack. ¡°Charge!¡± Lei Yunfang¡¯s expression turned more ferocious. Xu Jingming¡ªwho was running at full speed behind him¡ªappeared to be slightly slower than him, but as long as he stopped and dodged¡­ Xu Jingming would be able to catch up and attack with his spear. In his current situation, it wasn¡¯t suitable for him to fight Xu Jingming. He had to get rid of the sharpshooter first. This is the moment.?When the distance shrank to 30 meters, Wang Yi suddenly drew her bow fully and instantly shot out an arrow. One arrow, two arrows, three arrows! Wang Yi allowed the other party to charge over and didn¡¯t even dodge. She focused all her energy on the bow in her hand and shot out three consecutive arrows in a short span of time. As the distance narrowed, each arrow posed a greater threat than thest. Lei Yunfang held his two sabers while Xu Jingming chased after him. Dodging wasn¡¯t an option, so he instead slightly changed directions and lunged forward, brandishing his saber to block the arrows. It was rtively easy to block the first arrow. The second arrow was extremely dangerous. The third arrow was already within ten meters. Even Wang Yi¡ªwho hadn¡¯t broken through¡ªposed a huge threat at such a close distance. And this terrifying arrow¡­ At this close distance, Lei Yunfang could only rely on his instincts to swing his saber. Boom! He felt his abdomen jolt as his saber missed! He failed to block it. ¡°Die!¡± Lei Yunfang knew that the situation wasn¡¯t good, but he still forcefully swung his saber. With a sh, red marks appeared on Wang Yi¡¯s body, and her body began to turn ethereal. Wang Yi smiled. With her speed, if she chose to escape, Lei Yunfang would catch up to her and kill her with a single strike. By not escaping and shooting with her full strength, there was still a chance of killing him. Not bad¡­ One for one!?Wang Yi¡¯s body turned ethereal as she looked at the huge hole in Lei Yunfang¡¯s abdomen. Lei Yunfang stopped and looked down at the hole in his abdomen¡ªthe arrow hadpletely prated his abdomen, tearing open a fist-sized hole as blood gurgled. With such a terrifying wound, Lei Yunfang stopped struggling and turned to look at the pursuing Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming also stopped and looked at Lei Yunfang with a spear in hand. ¡°I lost.¡± Lei Yunfang looked at the spearman with mixed emotions. ¡°I never expected to lose to you kids.¡± ¡°We won by luck only after Sister Yi and I joined forces,¡± Xu Jingming said. After their previous sh, he knew the gap between him and Senior Lei Yunfang. The pressure he felt from the other party¡¯s full strength was immense. ¡°A loss is a loss. After all, this is a teampetition.¡± Lei Yunfang looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°It¡¯s just that the two of you defeated me together. You have to make Liu Hai suffer a little.¡± ¡°Definitely.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The blood in the hole in Lei Yunfang¡¯s abdomen gushed out too quickly, and his body turned ethereal. Finally, hepletely dissipated and left the world. We actually won.?Xu Jingming found it unbelievable. He couldn¡¯t defeat Lei Yunfang by himself, but Sister Yi¡¯s breakthrough allowed the two of them to naturally pose a greater threat when working together. The moment Lei Yunfang disappeared, the rain in the town stopped. The sun appeared in the sky, and its rays illuminated the town. It was beautiful, and a rainbow appeared. Xu Jingming looked over and saw Yang Qingshuo standing on the roof not far away. The two of them smiled. They had finally won the semi-finals match! They could proceed to the finals and engage in a final battle with their master, Liu Hai¡¯s team. Whoosh. The town copsed in front of them, and Xu Jingming and Yang Qingshuo turned ethereal and returned to thebat space. ¡­ ¡°Let us congratte Team Pearwood for winning this round of the semi-finals. They will be participating in the finals with Liu Hai¡¯s team,¡± Liu Xin said excitedly. ¡°Let me announce another piece of news¡ªTeam Pearwood is also the only team to have two Lv. 3 experts since the Firestarter Cup started..¡± Chapter 85 - World Number Seven Chapter 85: World Number Seven Trantor: CKtalon ¡°The finals will begin on September 6 at midnight. Don¡¯t forget to tune in,¡± Liu Xin said with a smile. The male guest, Jin Fan, said, ¡°Let¡¯s recap the battle. Xu Jingming and Wang Yi cooperated and defeated Lei Yunfang. There are many interesting things to talk about.¡± Thementary on thementary tform continued, and it was still reying the thrilling battle scene. The guests carefully analyzed everybat factor, but the number of viewers in the livestream kept decreasing. Liu Hai also got up. Wang Yi has also broken through. With the cooperation of two Lv. 3 experts, there¡¯s still a threat. Liu Hai¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation as he disappeared from the livestream. Elsewhere in the stands. ¡°Old Xu, Sister Yi, you¡¯re amazing.¡± Liu Chongyuan came over excitedly to wee them. ¡°We actually entered the finals. Wahaha, I was eliminated right at the beginning. Who would¡¯ve thought that I would end up winning while doing nothing? Haha¡­¡± Heng Fangughed loudly. Xu Jingming, Wang Yi, and Yang Qingshuo walked to their teammates. ¡°Our Team Pearwood has really entered the finals. I have to consider what to say in the finals and in the interviews.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled until her eyes turned into crescents. ¡°The number of downloads for my songs has increased greatly in the past few days. After thepetition today¡­ the number of downloads will probably continue to increase.¡± ¡°I often y Pearwood as background music while in the martial arts arena,¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°It¡¯s our team song.¡± ¡°Darling! Darling.¡± Liu Chongyuan¡¯s wife ran over and tugged at her husband. She whispered, ¡°I remember that the runner-up prize money is 200 million, right? It¡¯s twice as much as the prize money for being in the top four, right? We can look for slightly bigger houses now, right?¡± ¡°Yes, buy it, buy it.¡± Liu Chongyuan smiled. ¡°Sister-inw.¡± Heng Fang suddenly appeared and said immediately, ¡°The runner-up gets 200 million, but being champions 500 million. You have to believe in Old Xu and Sister Yi¡¯s strength.¡± His teammates were especially happy. Wang Yi smiled as she watched everything. Then, she said to her teammates, ¡°I¡¯ll head back first. I need to seize the opportunity to consolidate my foundation and prepare for the finals after breaking through.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let us keep you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°If you can break through to Advanced before the finals, our chances of winning will be higher.¡± ¡°To have the evolutionary method reach Advanced in a day¡ªCaptain, do you have any experience to share?¡± Wang Yi asked. Xu Jingming thought for a moment and said, ¡°First, spend about two hours consolidating your archery technique. Mainly, you need to familiarize yourself with your body¡¯s force delivery. Then, try practicing the evolutionary method three times. Following that, hone your archery technique for two hours and the evolutionary method three times¡­ Keep doing this. Before thepetition, practice the evolutionary method more than a dozen times and see if you can have an evolutionary method breakthrough.¡± ¡°Actually, a Lv. 3 force delivery technique digs deeper into the body¡¯s strength. Advanced evolutionary methods are also about digging deeper and mobilizing the body to participate in the evolutionary method¡¯s cultivation,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°If one consciously guides the body to participate in the evolutionary method at a deeper level, the chances of a breakthrough are high.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Wang Yi listened attentively. ¡°Thanks, Captain. I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± Wang Yi informed everyone before leaving the livestream. At this moment, the number of viewers in the livestream kept decreasing. It had fallen to about 300 million, and the guests on thementary tform were still predicting the finals. ¡°Xu Jingming and Wang Yi¡¯s cooperation can defeat Lei Yunfang. In that case, they will probably pose a sufficient threat to Liu Hai.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is good at shield techniques, and Wang Yi is good at archery. One can keep the enemy upied while the other shoots arrows. Through their cooperation, there will be intense synergy. I also think that the finals are filled with variables. Liu Hai might even lose this finals,¡± the host and guests discussed. Suddenly, the three of them saw a notification. They rarely talked about other topics, but the information they received was quite astonishing. ¡°We just received news¡ª¡± Liu Xin said in surprise. ¡°¡ªa seventh person has appeared on the Cosmos Ranking¡ªan expert from Rome.¡± ¡°What?¡± Xu Jingming and the others¡ªwho had begun bidding each other farewell and were about to leave¡ªwere surprised. ¡°Cosmos Ranking, world number seven?¡± Xu Jingming felt a sense of urgency. ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look.¡± Xu Jingming immediately headed for the Cosmos Tower in the mission space, followed by Li Miaomiao and the others. ¡­ Xu Jingming appeared under Cosmos Tower and looked up at the huge list that was as high as the Cosmos Tower in the night sky. There were seven names on the huge list. World Number One: Liu Hai (China) World Number Two: Tiger Fussen (USA) World Number Three: n Emelianenko (Russia) World Number Four: Tejano Xire (Botswana) World Number Five: Lei Yunfang (China) World Number Six: Kai Saint Mills (USA) World Number Seven: Riven Gullit (EU) Riven Gullit, that ice and snow giant from the EU? Xu Jingming knew who it was when he saw the name. Riven Gullit was an overlord of the World Martial Arts Tournament in recent years. Although he couldn¡¯t crush the three kings, he was always in the top three when participating in the Martial Arts Tournament. Moreover, he had won a total of two world championships. Riven Gullit was 32 years old, 2.28 meters tall, and 225 kilograms. This was thetest data on the other party¡¯s stats in the World Martial Arts Alliance before the virtual worldunched. Back then, a 2.28-meter-tall person was humongous; he deserved the de as a behemoth. The martial arts world has always doubted Riven Gullit, Xu Jingming thought. This is because he relies on his height and arm length to exert extraordinary strength. He wore heavy armor and held a pair of sledgehammers, and he easily charged to the forefront of the World Martial Arts Tournament with them. However, he¡¯s toorge and doesn¡¯t have enough agility. When he losespetitions, it¡¯s because his opponents usually find an opportunity to use their agility. There are many people in the world who arerge, but those who arerge generally move slowly. Riven Gullit¡¯s agility is a littleckingpared to the world¡¯s top experts. Compared to ordinary people¡­ he¡¯s fast and fierce. After cultivating the evolutionary method, everyone¡¯s body can be very strong, and their physical talent will take a step back. I never expected that a martial arts expert who appeared to rely on his body would be ranked seventh on the Cosmos Ranking and number one in the entire EU, Xu Jingming thought. The EU was abat powerhouse. After all, with a poption of about one billion, they grew a strong tradition forbat, and many world-ss experts appeared. ¡°Jingming, Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao messaged, ¡°Come over quickly. The entire Inte is talking about this world number seven! Many livestreams have found thetest information on Riven Gullit.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming immediately tapped and headed for his girlfriend. ¡­ On the spectator tform, in a livestream where his girlfriend was, Xu Jingming was teleported over and sat down beside his girlfriend. ¡°Although the countries in the virtual world aren¡¯t connected for the time being, the world is still connected by ordinaryworks in the outside world,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Xu Jingming looked at the streamer in the livestream. ¡°I¡¯ve been collecting detailed information on all the experts in the world and videos of their battles.¡± A thin youth sat there and introduced, ¡°This person is ranked seventh globally on the Cosmos Ranking. I¡¯ve already briefly exined his achievements in reality. As for information about him after the virtual world¡¯sunch, I¡¯m afraid not many people in our country know about him.¡± The thin youth pointed at the few videos that had begun ying. ¡°These are all videos of his battle in the virtual world. He cultivates Ferocious Tiger Evolution! After cultivating the evolutionary method, the weakness of hiscking agility vanished, and he became even more agile and ferocious.¡± ¡°While wearing heavy armor and wielding a pair of sledgehammers, he remains agile and fierce. He¡¯s the most ferocious behemoth in the entire EU,¡± the lean youth said. ¡°The EU is also holding apetition, and Riven is undefeated! He also led a team into the finals. Who would¡¯ve thought that he would clear the third floor of Cosmos Tower before the finals? The EU is in an uproar now, and he¡¯s also recognized as the number one martial artist in the country!¡± Xu Jingming watched several videos that were ying at the same time. The videos were reys of key battles. ¡°Riven Gullit¡¯sbat techniques are very brilliant.¡± Xu Jingming watched. ¡°Perhaps in the past, he was restricted by his oversized body, and his physique wascking in agility, making it difficult for him to reach the level of the three kings of the martial arts world. But the evolutionary method has made him lose this weakness and be even more terrifying.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°In the past, I thought it was strange that such a giant could be so strong in the martial arts world.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. In reality, many giants were inadequate in actualbat. They were crushed the moment they entered the arena. However, Riven crushed others when he entered the arena. It was incredible that he remained stably in the top three and clinched two world championships. In China, I might be second only to Master Liu Hai and Senior Lei Yunfang, but there are still many experts worldwide. Xu Jingming also gained a deeper sense of thepetition between many experts worldwide and said, ¡°I still have to work hard. I¡¯ll go to the training grounds first.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded obediently and watched her boyfriend leave and disappear.. Chapter 86 - Night of the Firestarter Cup Finals

Chapter 86: Night of the Firestarter Cup Finals

Trantor: CKtalon In the martial arts arena in the personal space. Xu Jingming looked at his personalbat strength interface and nodded slightly.?It¡¯s as I expected. Fighting Senior Lei Yunfang under extreme pressure was quite helpful for my spearmanship and footwork. His spearmanship increased to Lv. 3 48%, and his footwork to Lv. 3 9%. I¡¯ll try Cosmos Tower again.?Xu Jingming¡¯s heart burned with fighting spirit because the seventh expert to clear Cosmos Tower¡¯s third floor had appeared. Momentster, Xu Jingming returned to the martial arts arena. Although my performance is slightly better thanst time, it¡¯s still not enough to kill the tiger king.?Xu Jingming also gained a better understanding.?There¡¯s still a clear gap between these experts on the rankings and me. With a tap, he tapped open the video of his battle in the semi-finals. He watched the slow-motion rey of his battle with Lei Yunfang in detail, studied every move and stance, found his ws, and tried his best to improve himself. ¡­ Time passed. Although he had won the semi-finals, Xu Jingming clearly didn¡¯t celebrate. Instead, he immersed himself in cultivation and pursued better and strongerbat techniques. Night fell, and it was past 8 p.m. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were in the living room, eating fruits and watching a program on the projection. They chatted casually¡ªthis was also the time for them to enjoy each other¡¯spany. ¡°So many people are talking about the Cosmos Ranking for today¡¯s program.¡± Xu Jingming switched to the program¡¯s main page and couldn¡¯t help but sigh with emotion. ¡°The Firestarter Cup¡¯s finals are tonight. The number of programs discussing the Cosmos Ranking is no less than those discussing the finals.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°After all, the Cosmos Tower has been open for so long, but only seven people in the world have cleared the third level. Every time someone clears it, it¡¯s a grand asion worldwide.¡± ¡°Being on the Cosmos Ranking is what makes the world aware of your existence,¡± Xu Jingming said. The Firestarter Cup was only a domesticpetition. Just like how he didn¡¯t watch thepetitions held by the countries around the world, the other countries didn¡¯t watch the Firestarter Cup either. ¡°Riven Gullit¡¯s two sledgehammers are each slightlyrger than a person¡¯s head. They¡¯re practically two smaller shields.¡± The host dissected the video in the program and sighed. ¡°All he needs to do is wear heavy armor and protect his head. With the two sledgehammers working together¡­ Nobody can threaten him. When he uses his sledgehammers, he¡¯s much more ferocious than Xu Jingming¡¯s shield techniques.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is tough, but no matter how tough he is, there¡¯s a huge difference between weapons. Shields are mainly for defense, while sledgehammers are the real heavy weapons,¡± the female host said. Sledgehammers had a tip. sh, smash, stab, sweep¡ªall kinds of moves had extremely terrifying might. ¡°There are also Lv. 3 sharpshooters in the EU, but Riven Gullit defended wlessly. He even used his flying ax technique to finish off that sharpshooter with a single swing of his ax,¡± the male host praised. In the video, Riven Gullit held a sledgehammer in one hand to block the arrow. He took out a hand ax from his waist and quickly swung it. The ax spun and produced afterimages as it flew out¡ªits speed was probably at the speed of sound. ¡°His strength isn¡¯t inferior to Fang Yu¡¯s,¡± Xu Jingming said to his girlfriend. ¡°He¡¯s even better than Fang Yu in terms ofbat techniques.¡± After all, Riven Gullit was a veteran who had participated in the World Martial Arts Tournament for many years. Although he was only three years older than Xu Jingming, he had participated in many morepetitions than him. ¡°As expected of someone who cleared Cosmos Tower,¡± the male host praised. ¡°It¡¯s almost wless. His dual hammers work together to put up an excellent defense. If Xu Jingming¡¯s defense was that strong, he wouldn¡¯t have been suppressed by Lei Yunfang.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming isn¡¯t bad. He managed to hold on for at least that long,¡± the female host said. ¡°It¡¯s precisely because he held on for so long that there was a twist in thepetition.¡± ¡°He failed defending with his spear many times and only managed to barely hold on using his bracers as tiny shields,¡± the male host said. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s spear techniques have to be improved. Otherwise, he won¡¯t be able to defeat these world¡¯s strongest experts.¡± ¡°He¡¯s on the Cosmos Ranking after all, so he¡¯s naturally better than Xu Jingming,¡± the female host said with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t keep saying that about Xu Jingming. He¡¯s already very outstanding.¡± ¡°I¡¯m anxious! Xu Jingming is probably second only to Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang in our country. He¡¯s also the one with the highest chance of clearing Cosmos Tower,¡± the male host said. ¡°I¡¯m anxious to see experts from other countries enter the rankings while no neers from our country have stepped up the ranks.¡± ¡°Regardless, it¡¯s impressive that China has two of the world¡¯s top five,¡± the female host said. ¡°We shouldn¡¯t rest on oururels. Of the two on the rankings, one is in his seventies, while the other is in his fifties,¡± the male host said. ¡°What about the youngsters? Tejano Xire is only 20, and Riven Gullit is only 32. What about the youngsters in China? Youngsters haven¡¯t cultivated for long, but that¡¯s how we can detect their potential.¡± The female host nodded slightly. ¡°The more eye-catching youngsters in the country are Xu Jingming and Fang Yu.¡± ¡°I wonder when a young Chinese person will make it onto the Cosmos Ranking.¡± The male host looked forward to it. They watched the program. Xu Jingming also felt the anxiety of the Chinese. ¡°Three days!¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°If I improve my spearmanship and footwork in three days, I should be able to clear the Cosmos Tower.¡± Li Miaomiao hugged her boyfriend¡¯s arm andforted him. ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much about the social pressure; just follow your own pace. You¡¯re already very hardworking. You also said that cultivation is something that should be done naturally and should be something that you enjoy the most. Don¡¯t let something you enjoy turn into something stressful.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his girlfriend and nodded with a smile. He loved martial arts and took this path because he enjoyed it. ¡­ Late at night, viewers kept pouring into China¡¯s official livestream in the virtual world. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao also came to the livestream. ¡°Captain.¡± ¡°Old Xu.¡± The other team members were all smiles. ¡°Sister Yi, you¡¯re here early?¡± Xu Jingming saw Wang Yi and thought that she would be thest to arrive. ¡°After practicing for an entire day, it¡¯s time I rx,¡± Wang Yi said with a smile. ¡°I didn¡¯t let everyone down. I just broke through in my evolutionary method an hour ago.¡± ¡°Sister Yi is amazing.¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes lit up when she heard that. ¡°You broke through in a day after reaching Lv. 3?¡± Xu Jingming was impressed. ¡°Impressive.¡± It took him more than a day to break through with his spearmanship. Of course, he didn¡¯t have the pressure from the finals, so he was rtively more rxed. ¡°Captain, your experience was very useful. I tried to mobilize my body to practice the evolutionary method at a deeper level time and time again before seeding.¡± Wang Yi was also happy. ¡°This way, you and I can cooperate and fight Coach Liu Hai well.¡± ¡°If we win the championship without doing anything¡­¡± Heng Fang was delighted. ¡°Either we win the championship doing nothing¡ª¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile, ¡°¡ªor Uncle and the others will win the championship doing nothing.¡± Xu Jingmingughed when he heard that. Yeah, his father was on the other team. ¡°Our Xu family will definitely have a champion today,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Son!¡± Just as he mentioned his father, Xu Hong and his wife appeared together. Xu Hong grinned happily. ¡°Both of us¡ªfather and son¡ªare appearing in the finals. Haha, I really didn¡¯t dare think of it before.¡± Xu Hong was very happy that his son had such achievements. As parents, they yearned for their children to seed the most. ¡°Son,¡± Mrs. Xu immediately said, ¡°just bash up your father when the timees. It¡¯s the virtual world anyway, so it¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Bring it on,¡± Xu Hong said confidently. ¡°I may be down, but your master, Liu Hai, will be there!¡± ¡°You are really winning without doing anything.¡± Mrs. Xu shook her head. ¡°Only with a good son can I win doing nothing.¡± Xu Hong smiled. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for my son, I wouldn¡¯t have gotten to know Liu Hai.¡± ¡­ As time passed, all kinds of people came to the livestream. Xu Jingming has made it to the finals? My career has soared after the virtual world¡¯sunch. Why do I feel like he¡¯s rising faster than me??Cheng Zihao sat in the stands, feeling a little awkward. Sun Li also came to the stands alone. He didn¡¯t gather with any friends and watched silently.?Xu Jingming¡¯s team is already in the finals¡­ Can he be champion? I was clearly a member of the team! He didn¡¯t feel anything when the other teams won, but the more Team Pearwood won, the more he felt that he had missed out on too much¡ªhis fame, prize money, and even his future development. ¡­ Director Zhou of the Life Evolution Bureau and the four deputy directors were also in the stands, watching the finals that were about to begin. ¡°Director, China is a little behind for the younger generation,¡± the female deputy director said. ¡°The young prospects we pay attention to are a little behind the other countries.¡± Director Zhou said, ¡°You have to be patient.¡± ¡°Old Wang, Liang Qian, the two of you get ready.¡± Director Zhou read an update. ¡°The emissary delegations from the various member countries of the Earth Alliance are arriving. The two of you will follow me to wee them.¡± Soon, in the stands. A delegation of dozens of people from the Earth Alliance arrived. They were from the other 31 member states. ¡°Wee to China.¡± Director Zhou led two deputy directors and was in charge of weing them. This wasn¡¯t a public visit; just having Director Zhou receive them was fine. In fact, the emissary delegation attended all thepetitions held by the five council members of the Earth Alliance. ¡°Hello, Zhou.¡± The caucasian elder in the lead smiled and said, ¡°I heard that China¡¯s finals have the world champion, Liu Hai, on one side and two experts from China¡¯s younger generation on the other. The emissary delegation was talking about it when we gathered. We¡¯re also looking forward to the strength of your younger generation.¡± ¡°The stronger China¡¯s younger generation is, the stronger our entire Earth Alliance¡¯s younger generation is,¡± an envoy from Japan said with a smile.. Chapter 87 - Defeat Me!

Chapter 87: Defeat Me!

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°We are all part of the Earth Alliance, so we need to work together,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°After all, we are fighting for Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± ¡°Well said, Zhou. We are all doing this for Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± The caucasian elder nodded. ¡°It¡¯s precisely because of this that we have to abide by the shared will and decisions of the entire alliance.¡± ¡°What does it mean by shared will? It¡¯s not just that handful of countries, nor is it limited to the Council countries, but every country on this blue,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°We can talk about this in the future. Everyone, please take a seat. Thepetition will begin in a while.¡± ¡°Take a seat.¡± All the envoys nodded. Upon closer inspection, one would discover that the envoys spoke in differentnguages, including English and Japanese. However, the final sounds produced¡­ were in Chinese. This was the virtual world determining thenguage. In China, Mandarin was the lingua franca. Director Zhou and the others apanied the entire Earth Alliance¡¯s envoy delegation and sat in the stands, watching thepetition that was about to begin. ¡­ On thementary tform, three people were sitting. They were Liu Xin, Lei Yunfang, and Zhang Qing. ¡°After several days of fiercebat, we are finally ushering in the finals of the Firestarter Cup. The two strongest teams have gone through many battles to meet at the finals.¡± Liu Xin¡¯s excitement showed. ¡°The arrival of the virtual world begins a new era for humans, and the Firestarter Cup¡­ is also destined to go down in history in this new era for us as the first National Tournament in China.¡± ¡°It¡¯s 11:43 p.m. now, and the number of viewers in the livestream has reached 1.12 billion. It can be said that 90% of those online in the virtual world have entered the livestream. It has also broken all previous livestream records.¡± Liu Xin looked to her side. ¡°I¡¯m also very honored to have invited two guests. They are also the two captains of the top four teams, Teacher Lei Yunfang and Teacher Zhang Qing.¡± ¡°Hello, everyone.¡± Lei Yunfang and Zhang Qing waved their hands. Everyone cheered. Although Lei Yunfang and Zhang Qing didn¡¯t proceed beyond being in the top four, they were very popr. ¡°The two teachers should be quite familiar with the two teams that have entered the finals,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°I hope that both of you can give a prediction about which team will win from a professional point of view. Let¡¯s start with you, Teacher Zhang Qing.¡± Just as Zhang Qing was about to speak, another round of cheers rang out. The cheers were so loud that Zhang Qing couldn¡¯t help but smile, causing the cheers to reach a new crescendo. ¡°It looks like the audience loves Teacher Zhang Qing,¡± Liu Xin said with a smile. ¡°Everyone, quieten down. Let Teacher Zhang Qing make a prediction.¡± Only then did it gradually quieten down. Although Zhang Qing was in her forties, she appeared very young even before she obtained the evolutionary method. She practiced martial arts all year round and had a good figure, making her a beauty. Moreover, she appeared much younger after cultivating the evolutionary method. She was truly like a sword immortal. Her eyebrows were straight, and her eyes had a soul-stirring edge. She was different from ordinary women; every move she exhibited emitted sword intent. She was a natural sword genius. ¡°Xu Jingming is the most talented spearmanship genius I¡¯ve ever seen,¡± Zhang Qingmented. ¡°As for Wang Yi, she¡¯s also the most talented archery genius.¡± ¡°Teacher Zhang Qing, are you saying that Wang Yi¡¯s talent in archery is higher than Zhou Yi¡¯s?¡± Liu Xin asked. As Xu Jingming was the strongest in China when it came to spears, the host didn¡¯t retort on that point. But for Wang Yi¡­ Zhou Yi had greater achievements as a sharpshooter. Zhang Qing nodded. ¡°Yes, I believe she¡¯s more talented than Zhou Yi, but he¡¯s more pious and crazy.¡± ¡­ In the stands, Xu Jingming and the others listened to Zhang Qing. Senior Zhang Qing is right.?Wang Yi nodded gently and fell into thought.?In terms of piousness and madness, I¡¯m inferior to Zhou Yi. Xu Jingming also admitted that Zhang Qing was right. Before the virtual world¡¯sunch, Zhou Yi was a legend in Chinese archery. When he became an adult, he changed his first name to Yi, resulting in plenty of ridicule back then. People felt that he was stupid or had a one-track mind. However, Zhou Yi didn¡¯t care about how the world viewed him. He even abandoned his secr life and entered the mountains to practice his archery after bing famous. Back then, he retired¡ªhe didn¡¯t participate in any archerypetitions, nor did he know that the virtual world would appear. He practiced archery alone in the mountains and forests¡­ It was purely for his love for archery and his pursuit of higher levels of archery. After Wang Yi retired, she took on manymercial endorsements and enjoyed life. She had a much morefortable life. ¡­ ¡°Xu Jingming and Wang Yi are very strong individually, and their teamwork is even more terrifying.¡± Zhang Qing nodded. ¡°But I think¡­ they won¡¯t be Coach Liu Hai¡¯s match.¡± ¡°You think Teacher Liu Hai¡¯s team will win?¡± Liu Xin asked. ¡°Yes.¡± Zhang Qing nodded. She couldn¡¯t forget the despair she felt when facing Liu Hai. No matter how she used her dual sword techniques, thetter easily blocked her with a single strike and killed her with a single punch. That crushing feeling¡­ was too great. ¡°Teacher Lei Yunfang, what about you?¡± Liu Xin asked. ¡°Xu Jingming and Wang Yi defeated me with their cooperation,¡± Lei Yunfang said. ¡°When fighting an expert at Xu Jingming¡¯s level with Wang Yi in the shadows as well, having her arrow trained on you¡­ Anyone who has experienced it will know what it feels like.¡± Liu Xin smiled. ¡°Teacher Lei Yunfang knows this very well.¡± ¡°I admit my loss.¡± Lei Yunfang nodded. ¡°I think Liu Hai probably won¡¯t have it easy against these two, but¡­ I still think Liu Hai will win.¡± ¡°Teacher Lei Yunfang, you also think Liu Hai¡¯s team will win?¡± the host asked. Both guests chose one team unanimously? It was too boring. Only by choosing different teams would there be a topic of discussion. ¡°When Liu Hai makes a move, you¡¯ll know why I chose him,¡± Lei Yunfang said. ¡°It all depends on how much strength Xu Jingming and Wang Yi can force out of Liu Hai.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Liu Xin asked. ¡°How much strength did Liu Hai use to defeat Teacher Zhang Qing with one punch?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not sure either.¡± Lei Yunfang didn¡¯t say anything else. ¡°All I know is that he¡¯s world number one.¡± ¡­ As the guests discussed, it was nearly midnight. Liu Xin suddenly said, ¡°It¡¯s midnight on September 6, and the number of viewers in the livestream has reached a new record¡ª1.158 billion. Let us invite the two teams that have made it to the finals!¡± A total of 12 people from Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team and Team Pearwood appeared on thementary tform. They were Liu Hai, Tian Yiqu, Zhou Fan, Xu Hong, Dai Tongda, and the substitute member, Qiu Yong. There was also Team Pearwood¡¯s Xu Jingming, Wang Yi, Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, Liu Chongyuan, and the substitute member, Li Miaomiao. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Cat is invincible!¡± ¡°All the best, Sister Yi!¡± ¡°Liu Hai, world champion!¡± Countless cheers erupted, like andslide or tsunami. The sound was terrifying, and it left the Earth Alliance¡¯s envoy delegation dumbfounded. The envoy from Japan turned to look at the countless people on stage and smiled. ¡°China sure has a huge poption.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very normal for the Chinese to like Chinese experts,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡­ Of the two teams, one sat on the leftmost side of thementary tform while the other sat on the right. Liu Xin looked at Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team and said with interest, ¡°I know a secret. There are three people in Teacher Liu Hai¡¯s team¡­ who are masters of Team Pearwood¡¯s Captain, Xu Jingming.¡± Liu Hai nodded with a smile and looked at Xu Hong beside him. Xu Hong said, ¡°Dai Tongda and I were Jingming¡¯s childhood masters; you can think of it as us setting the foundation for him. Jingming entered the national team after university, and Captain Liu Hai became his master.¡± ¡°There are three teachers in a team. Will Xu Jingming be restricted when he makes a move?¡± Liu Xin looked at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming looked at Wang Yi beside him, who said, ¡°Our team has a clear division ofbor. I¡¯ll deal with the two masters from Captain¡¯s youth.¡± ¡°This kid.¡± Xu Hong smiled. ¡°Get a sharpshooter to deal with us?¡± Dai Tongda red angrily. He felt despair when thinking of having a Lv. 3 sharpshooter target him. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t say a word. Apetition was about winning. He chose to let Sister Yi do the honors of eliminating his dad and Master Dai first. Liu Xin looked at the time and said, ¡°Teacher Liu Hai, please give the opposing team a message.¡± Liu Hai nodded and looked at Xu Jingming and the others. He smiled and said, ¡°Show all your strength. The best way to honor your master is to defeat and surpass him. I¡¯m looking forward to the moment when you can defeat me.¡± ¡°Captain Xu Jingming, is there anything for the opposing team?¡± Liu Xin asked. ¡°I¡¯m also looking forward to defeating Master.¡± Xu Jingming looked at Liu Hai. He would use his best Eight Extremities lineage method to challenge his master¡¯s Taiji. ¡°Alright, the two teams can enter thebat space,¡± Liu Xin reminded. Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team and Team Pearwood got up and headed for thebat space¡¯s preparation area. ¡­ After choosing their weapons and equipment, the ten people on both sides turned into streams of light andnded on the forest map. The finals officially began! Chapter 88 - Teacher and Disciple

Chapter 88: Teacher and Disciple

The forest was muddy after the rain. Liu Hai stood in the forest with his shield and saber on his back while wearing ck light armor. He said in the team chat, ¡°All of you are free to act as you please.¡± ¡°Yes, Captain.¡± ¡°Let these youngsters know that we aren¡¯t to be trifled with.¡± Zhou Fan, Xu Hong, Dai Tongda, and Tian Yiqu had good teamwork. It had always been the four of them working together during the Firestarter Cup. If they finished their opponents inbat, Captain Liu Hai wouldn¡¯t have to make a move; otherwise, Liu Hai would wrap it up. Xu Jingming proceeded forward on the mountainside and immediately saw his master standing in the forest in the distance. The tall Liu Hai was wearing armor, a show of respect toward Xu Jingming¡¯s team. Whoosh. Xu Jingming immediately swooped down and headed straight for his master. ¡°Master is at Point A. Everyone, stay away,¡± Xu Jingming said in the team chat. ¡°I¡¯ll keep an eye on Master.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s deal with the others first.¡± Wang Yi immediately led her other teammates into action. In the forest. Xu Jingming faced his master, Liu Hai, in the distance. ¡°The virtual world¡¯s scenery isn¡¯t bad, right?¡± Liu Hai smiled at his disciple, sending out a private conversation that couldn¡¯t be heard in the livestream. He then looked at the surrounding forest and reached out to pluck a leaf. He sniffed it and said, ¡°The smell of the forest after the rain; this is a kind of smell that can only be found in an old forest. A city park in reality is just different. It¡¯s all superficial, but the vibes this ce gives feels deeper and more distant.¡± Xu Jingming also saw water droplets on the trees and grass. ¡°Life isn¡¯t just about martial arts. You have to know how to rx and watch the world.¡± Liu Hai took in everything. ¡°Everything in the world has something inmon with martial arts.¡± As they spoke, Wang Yi and the others were fighting Xu Hong, Dai Tongda, and the others. Wang Yi had reached Lv. 3 after all, so she didn¡¯t attack ruthlessly. She allowed the older generation to unleash their full strength. The two captains¡ªXu Jingming and Liu Hai¡ªfaced each other from afar. ¡°Yes, everything in the world is connected to martial arts,¡± Xu Jingming nodded and said. He was also speaking privately. Liu Hai continued, ¡°It¡¯s like a leaf. There are times when it¡¯s tough, but there are also times when it withers. When it¡¯s weak, a child can tear it apart, but when it¡¯s sharp, a leaf can also stab into a tree.¡± Liu Hai held the leaf between his fingers and swung it. Half of the leaf stabbed into the tree. Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. ¡°Everything has two sides to it¡ªYin and Yang. It¡¯s the same for martial arts. Hardness all the time is unsustainable, but dignity is lost with softness. The correct way is to have hardness and softness work together and Yin and Yangbined as one.¡± Liu Hai looked at his disciple. ¡°The principle of everything¡­¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It can be called physics!¡± ¡°All martial arts can also be considered physics.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his master. ¡°How fast and how much strength does a strike have? How long does it take to gather the force? How long is the opponent¡¯s reaction time? A move of mine¡ªfrom gathering force to piercing the enemy¡¯s throat is faster than the opponent¡¯s reaction speed. The other party naturally doesn¡¯t have the time to dodge. ¡°What¡¯s the distance between the other party and me? The distance of my advancement, the length advantage of my weapon¡­ All of this can naturally be done. I can kill the enemy, but the enemy can¡¯t touch me. ¡°When the body exerts force, some muscle groups exert the force. There¡¯s also the trick of using levers to deliver the force. The strength of an ordinary person¡¯s punch can be several times greater than that of a professional expert because they have mastered the technique,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°These are all physics.¡± Xu Jingming looked around. ¡°Everything¡ªin the growth of trees, leaves absorb the light and the side facing the sun grows better. The ground is hard, but it bes muddy when water seeps in. When the water dries up, it bes hard again¡­ Everything has logic¡ªa scientific logic, and it¡¯s not mysterious. It¡¯s the same for all things, and it¡¯s the same for martial arts! ¡°It¡¯s said that hardness all the time is unsustainable, but the sun can keep releasing its energy,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Traditional martial arts concepts also need to be studied at the source. Not everything our predecessors say is right.¡± Liu Hai smiled and said, ¡°My dear disciple, science has its limits. There¡¯s only so much they can understand now, and the summarizedws of all things might exceed the boundaries of scientific exploration.¡± The battle elsewhere continued. One team member after another copsed. ¡°Some of the summarizedws are right, but some are even wrong,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°This is because the ancients didn¡¯t grasp the essence. They wished to do so, but their technologies werecking back then.¡± ¡°Science is getting more and more advanced these days, do you see that? Even the virtual world has appeared, and everything you think is 100% virtualized in front of you,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Having a pair of eyes that observe physics and exploring the essence of martial arts allows one to go further in martial arts.¡± Pu! Pu! After Yang Qingshuo and Heng Fang died in session, Wang Yi finally turned ruthless. One arrow after another. Xu Hong¡ªwho held two shields¡ªfinally copsed. As thest arrow prated Zhou Fan¡¯s body, the other four members of Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team were wiped out. ¡°In Taiji, Yin Yang is abination that epasses everything,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Everything can be absorbed, but it still has a foundation. Taiji¡¯s Yin Yang is the foundation, and many moves can be unified and used by me.¡± ¡°All martial arts conform to physics. Science is infinite, and physics is infinite,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°There are also infinite possibilities for martial arts.¡± Liu Hai smiled. ¡°Very good. You dare to insist on your beliefs in front of me.¡± ¡°Master, your martial arts achievements far exceed mine,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°But the moment I understood that my body was like fire, I realized¡­ that I had to follow my own ideals. What I figured out is mine. What others teach is ultimately something grasped by others.¡± ¡°What you figured out is yours?¡± Liu Hai nodded slightly, and his smile turned brighter. ¡°Then, let me see how much you¡¯ve grown.¡± As he spoke, he picked up two rocks on the ground. A sudden toss! Whoosh! Whoosh! Liu Hai threw out two rocks in session with his left and right hand. These two rocks were like cannonballs that instantly streaked across the sky. Xu Jingming was dumbfounded as he said into the team chat, ¡°Be careful!¡± He didn¡¯t even have the time to say anything else because it was too fast. Whoosh. In China¡¯s official livestream, one couldn¡¯t hear the conversation between the master and disciple. They only saw the duo chatting while the other four members of the two teams fought until the end. Suddenly, Liu Hai picked up two rocks that were about the size of his palm and flung them out. In the livestream, the virtual world naturallybeled the maximum speed of the two rocks flying at high speeds. 723 meters per second! 718 meters per second! These were the maximum speeds of each stone. This number made the expressions of every insider change. Lei Yunfang, Zhang Qing, Zhou Yi, Fang Yu, and the others trembled in surprise when they saw the number. ¡°How can it be so fast?¡± The Earth Alliance¡¯s envoy delegation attending China¡¯s Firestarter Cup did so firstly out of courtesy and secondly to take a look at the strength of the top experts in China. However, the stones Liu Hai had thrown left them in disbelief. ¡°These are only two rocks he casually picked up. How can they match the speed of a Lv. 3 sharpshooter?¡± ¡°A rock is much heavier than an arrow.¡± ¡°How strong is this Liu Hai?¡± All the envoys trembled. The stone that Liu Hai threw was like a cannonball in reality¡ªit exceeded 700 meters per second. This speed left the other Lv. 3 experts in despair. It had to be known that Xu Jingming was dumbfounded when Fang Yu¡¯s short halberd reached 400 meters per second. This was considered a very powerful throwing weapon among Advanced experts. Butpared to Liu Hai, there was a huge gap! ¡°Is there such a huge difference between an ordinary Lv. 3 expert and the world champion?¡± The envoys from the Earth Alliance were originally very confident in their country¡¯s experts, but when they saw the speed at which these two cannonball-like rocks traveled, they panicked. ¡­ In the forest. ¡°What?¡± Wang Yi and Liu Chongyuan turned their heads when Xu Jingming reminded them, but the rocks were too fast! When she turned her head and saw the two cannonball-like rocks, Wang Yi barely had time to move a step. The rocks pierced through her chest, and a shockwave tore through the air. A terrifying wind crashed into her robe, causing it to split open and leave scars on her soft armor. Liu Chongyuan¡¯s reaction was a little slow. The rock prated his head, and his entire body turned ethereal and disappeared. This stone gave Wang Yi lingering fear as she looked at the distant Liu Hai in shock. The entire forest map only covered a thousand meters, and Liu Hai was in the middle of the forest. Wang Yi and the others were more than 300 meters from him¡ªa sufficiently far distance. However, she was almost killed by a rock. ¡°Alright.¡± Liu Hai drew the saber from behind him and held it in one hand. He looked at Xu Jingming and then at Wang Yi in the distance. ¡°There¡¯s only the two of you left..¡± Chapter 89 - Such a Master

Chapter 89: Such a Master

¡°Sister Yi, I¡¯ll hold him back; you find an opportunity,¡± Xu Jingming said in the team chat, but his eyes were fixed on his master, Liu Hai. At the same time, he reached out and took out a pair of shields from his back, holding one in each hand. He then took a few steps and stood between his master and Sister Yi. ¡°Using shields?¡± Liu Haiughed and suddenly charged forward. His stocky figure turned into a blur as he charged at his disciple. This scene shocked Xu Jingming.?What speed¡ªhe¡¯s much faster than me. The moment his master came close, Xu Jingming also charged forward. He struck with his dual shields as if he wanted to forge a new path. Whoosh. Liu Hai¡¯s figure shed, appearing beside Xu Jingming as if he had teleported, and with a shimmer, his saber swooped down. Bam. Xu Jingming retracted the shield in his left hand and blocked the strike. Shields were very good at defense; even an ordinary person who didn¡¯t know anything could block arge area with two shields in front of them. If it were an expert like Xu Jingming, he could block the enemy¡¯s attack angle with a slight movement of his shield. Bam! Bam! Bam! However, the saber didn¡¯t stop. After three consecutive strikes that carried ferocious might, Xu Jingming found the shield vibrating and his arm turning limp. When Xu Jingming tried to deflect the fourth strike¡ª The moment the fourth strikended, it strangely stuck to Xu Jingming¡¯s shield, causing him to deflect nothing. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly, but the saber suddenly exerted strength, causing the unprepared Xu Jingming¡¯s shield to jolt. However, Xu Jingming reacted quickly¡ªhe immediately brought the shield in his right hand to block the iing saber beam. Bang! Bang! Hu! ng! The saber shed; every attack looked identical, but the sound of them colliding with the shield was different. The different collision sounds represented different force delivery techniques. It made Xu Jingming feel very ufortable as if he had fallen into a turbulent undercurrent. He found it difficult to adapt to the different forces of the strikes. My method of borrowing force and deflecting it is useless. It even makes me a little flustered.?Xu Jingming realized this.?I can only use offense against offense and use a momentary release of strength to crack Master¡¯s saber technique. The dual shields work together to make up for the deficiencies in my defense. Xu Jingming¡¯s shield technique changed almost instantly. Defensive shield techniques were also extremely formidable. The moment the saber and shield collided, the shield suddenly exerted strength. It would either sh head-on, press down, or swipe to the side! Every time the weapons collided, Liu Hai felt as if the shield in front of him was a spinning reef. It spun clockwise, counter-clockwise, and even sometimes took the initiative to m into him. Interesting.?Even so, Liu Hai¡¯s saber still suppressed Xu Jingming, teasing him and tearing at his dual shields¡¯ defense. ¡­ Countless people in China¡¯s official livestream were watching the battle. When Liu Hai charged at his disciple, countless audience members became excited!?It¡¯s here, it¡¯s here! The apex battle they had been hoping for had arrived! ¡°Xu Jingming, don¡¯t be killed in one strike.¡± ¡°Block a few more strikes.¡± The audience watched nervously. Liu Hai¡¯s saber beams were like white streaks. They looked identical, but their might waspletely different; some were strong, some were mild, and some changed like Yin and Yang. This threw Xu Jingming¡¯s dual shields into a little chaos, and he began to show ws. However, Xu Jingming soon changed his shield technique and became iparably formidable. He met each attack with an offensive strike, and he ferociously attacked arge area in front of him. Even under the ferocious shield techniques, Liu Hai¡¯s saber continued to suppress. But with thebination of the two shields, Xu Jingming¡¯s defense stabilized. He couldn¡¯t crack it in the meantime. ¡°Ferociousness is king!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming needs to be ferocious like this. It¡¯s difficult to crack a shield technique that¡¯s ferocious.¡± ¡°Haha, Xu Jingming blocked it. This gonna be gud.¡± The audience was filled with anticipation. They wanted to see a twist in the battle. Eight Extremities is good at closebat.?Xu Hong¡ªwho had been eliminated¡ªwas already with his wife. He looked up at the battle and nodded in satisfaction.?He¡¯s especially good at delivering force at close range. It won¡¯t be easy for even Captain to crack Jingming¡¯s shield technique. This was the difference inbat methods. Shield techniques were good at defense, while the Eight Extremities were good at closebat. Used together¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s dual shields were extremely ferocious at a distance of three feet. Even Liu Hai found it difficult to break through the dual shields with a single saber. ¡­ In the forest map. When Liu Hai struck Xu Jingming with his single saber, Wang Yi was already 50 meters away. She stood behind a tree and raised her hand to fire an arrow! Swish! Wang Yi¡ªwho had reached Advanced in her evolutionary method and had Lv. 3 archery¡ªproduced arrows that flew at extremely terrifying speeds now. Oh??Liu Hai¡ªwho had been paying attention to Wang Yi¡ªfrowned slightly. He dodged the arrow, and it stabbed into the tree trunk behind him, causing it to explode and copse. Wang Yi¡¯s evolutionary method has also broken through. The arrow¡¯s fast enough.?Liu Hai discovered this. Swish! Swish! Swish! At a distance of 50 meters, Wang Yi found an opportunity to strafe. Liu Hai had just attacked his disciple a few times when he had to dodge. I can¡¯t focus on my disciple either. More than half of my attention is on Wang Yi, Liu Hai thought.?To kill Xu Jingming while allowing a Lv. 3 sharpshooter to shoot freely? Even I can¡¯t do that. If I¡¯m careless, I¡¯ll lose from being shot. My movement technique can¡¯t catch up to Lei Yunfang. Even Lei Yunfang sumbed, so Liu Hai didn¡¯t dare to casually have his back to Wang Yi. He had to ensure that he could see Wang Yi all the time, and most of his attention was on her. ¡­ ¡°Wang Yi¡¯s arrow exceeds 700 meters per second. Liu Hai is a little panicky at this speed.¡± ¡°Liu Hai is still overconfident to focus on Xu Jingming despite being attacked by the sharpshooter.¡± ¡°If he gets hit, Liu Hai might lose thepetition.¡± Countless audience members could tell that Liu Hai was doing his best to dodge the terrifying arrows or block with his saber. The arrows were too fast! Even the world¡¯s number one needed to be careful of such arrows. ¡°This female sharpshooter¡¯s bow and arrow are quite impressive.¡± Among the Earth Alliance¡¯s envoy delegation, the envoys from the various countries made a judgment as they watched thepetition. ¡°That shield expert is quite good at defending. He blocked Liu Hai¡¯s saber.¡± ¡°The shield expert and female sharpshooter would be among the top three experts in Japan. China is really strong. To this day, nobody in Japan has cleared the third level of Cosmos Tower. The younger generation of China is also impressive¡­ We have to make our countrymen work harder. We have a small poption, so if we don¡¯t work hard, we will only fall behind!¡± ¡­ Liu Hai suddenly pulled out a shield from his back, holding a shield in one hand and a saber in the other. This surprised Xu Jingming, and he became even more careful.?Master is going all out? Whoosh. Liu Hai charged straight for the distant Wang Yi. What? He¡¯s not targeting me but Sister Yi??Xu Jingming was surprised and immediately followed. Coach Liu Hai wants to defeat us one by one??Wang Yi panicked.?I thought he would be so confident that he would let me fire. Liu Hai unleashed his full speed, causing the gap between Xu Jingming¡ªwho was chasing after him¡ªand him to grow. Wang Yi immediately determined at a nce.?He¡¯s much faster than me; I can¡¯t escape. My only hope is one shot. Wang Yi instantly took out an armor-piercing arrow. An armor-piercing arrow, coupled with the huge bow in her hand, was enough to break through the light armor of Lv. 3 experts. A headshot is needed with ordinary arrows. With his shield in front of him, it¡¯s impossible to hit him. Only armor-piercing arrows can be used¡­ And at this short distance, there¡¯s only time for one armor-piercing arrow. I only have one shot.?Wang Yi stood still calmly and pointed her bow and arrow at Liu Hai. Liu Hai needed less than a second to traverse 50 meters to reach Wang Yi, but this was enough time for a sharpshooter at Wang Yi¡¯s level to have several trains of thought. She was expressionless as she watched Liu Hai charge over coldly. 30 meters, 20 meters¡­ She allowed the distance to shrink. I don¡¯t believe he can block the arrow from within ten meters.?Wang Yi waited for the best opportunity. But when he was 15 meters away, Liu Hai suddenly threw out the saber in his hand. This caught Wang Yi off-guard, and she almost instinctively released the arrow! She originally wanted to wait until he was seven to eight meters away before releasing the arrow. However, Liu Hai was too cautious; he threw the saber from 15 meters away. It was extremely fast, and Wang Yi didn¡¯t have the time to dodge before she was struck and prated. As for the armor-piercing arrow Wang Yi shot out from 15 meters, Liu Hai only lowered his left hand slightly to block the arrow. He must¡¯ve practiced throwing darts.?Wang Yi¡¯s body turned ethereal as she thought unwillingly,?This Coach Liu Hai is too cunning. Liu Hai came to the spot where the saber had fallen and reached out to pick it up. When charging at an archer head-on, one has to throw concealed weapons at the end. However, there¡¯s no need to carry concealed weapons when dealing with juniors.?Liu Hai was very urate when it came to throwing a saber or a stone. He had indeed mastered concealed weapons. However, he didn¡¯t choose such a weapon during the weapon or equipment selection in this match. He had thrown the saber at close range! To him, he was confident in defeating any opponent in a one-on-one battle with a single-handed shield at close range, so he didn¡¯t mind throwing the saber. It felt terrible to have a sharpshooter trained on me the entire time. It feels much better now.?Liu Hai held a shield in his left hand and a saber in his right as he watched his disciple, Xu Jingming, charge over. ¡°Master, is there a need for you to be so cautious with your strength?¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°To deal with two juniors like us, you chose to eliminate the sharpshooter first?¡± ¡°Childish.¡± Liu Hai said in a private chat, ¡°This is the National Tournament finals. If you¡¯re careless, it¡¯s going to stick to you your entire life. Also, you have to remember¡­ to use your brain more inbat! There¡¯s clearly no need for it to be so difficult and dangerous; otherwise, what¡¯s the point of making thepetition so difficult?¡± ¡°You have to be steady in a battle! If you can win, try your best to win. Why do you think I wasn¡¯t injured in any of the five consecutive tournaments years ago?¡± Liu Hai looked at his disciple. ¡°As for you, you broke your leg the first time you participated in the World Tournament? It¡¯s because¡­ I¡¯m more steady.¡± ¡°It¡¯s easy to stumble if you advance rashly. You¡¯ve suffered so much, but you haven¡¯t learned your lesson.¡± Liu Hai looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Fighting isn¡¯t about being rash. Combat strategy is also a part of Taiji.¡± Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. He was clearly the world champion, but he still did things in a careful and steady manner. Could he defeat such a master? ¡°Come now. Without the sharpshooter¡¯s interference, I can give you better training.¡± Liu Hai smiled at Xu Jingming and looked very gentle.. Chapter 90 - Victory and Defeat

Chapter 90: Victory and Defeat

Trantor: CKtalon Now, only he and his master were left in the forest. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate to throw away the dual shields in his hands and remove the two spear segments on his back. He connected them together and twisted them into ce with a click. At this moment, Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t distracted; he only had eyes for his opponent. ¡°There¡¯s no more suspense left for the finals now,¡± Zhang Qing said softly on thementary tform. Liu Xin nodded. ¡°With Wang Yi killed, there¡¯s only Xu Jingming and Teacher Liu Hai left on the battlefield to fight one-on-one. I have to admit that there¡¯s a huge gap between Xu Jingming and the world champion, Teacher Liu Hai. It looks like the oue of this battle is decided. Teacher Liu Hai¡¯s team will probably win the Firestarter Cup.¡± ¡°Of course, I also hope for a miracle and that what I¡¯ve said will only p me in the face.¡± Liu Xin smiled brilliantly. ¡°That would be a miracle that will shock the entire country.¡± ¡°A breakthrough in martial arts isn¡¯t something that can be aplished overnight,¡± Lei Yunfang said. ¡°Xu Jingming is far inferior to Liu Hai. If Wang Yi were still alive, there might be some variables. Liu Hai is too cautious and didn¡¯t want to put himself in a dangerous situation, so he finished off Wang Yi first.¡± ¡°He¡¯s very cautious.¡± Zhang Qing nodded. ¡­ ¡°We¡¯re going to lose.¡± Li Miaomiao, Wang Yi, Yang Qingshuo, Liu Chongyuan, Heng Fang, Xu Hong, Dai Tongda, Dai Xiaoqing, and the others¡ªincluding many of their rtives and friends¡ªwatched the battle. Although they were looking forward to Xu Jingming¡¯s victory, anyone with a shred of rationality knew how slim his chances were. ****** Xu Jingming suddenly charged forward. Hisbat boots stepped on the muddy forest, but his figure was fast as he produced afterimages while lunging at Liu Hai. ¡°Not a bad start.¡± Liu Hai held a shield in one hand and a saber in the other. Swish! Xu Jingming rushed over and moved his hand, spinning his spear like a dragon at Liu Hai! The dancing red embellishments made the spear¡¯s trajectory even more unpredictable. Liu Hai casually swung his saber, easily blocking with a saber beam. He then struck the spear shaft, causing it to tilt to the side. Xu Jingming¡¯s footwork changed, and he instantly retracted his spear and stabbed out again. Pu! Pu! Pu! Pu! Pu! In the livestream footage, Xu Jingming¡¯s spear instantly split into more than ten. Although he stabbed out more than ten times in a row, the swift speed allowed the ten-plus spear afterimages to remain in everyone¡¯s vision as if they were stabbed out simultaneously. In a battle of spear versus shield, the advantage goes to the weapon length. My attack range is greater, but Master needs to get close. ¡°Moreover, the spear is good at piercing! This is the fastest way to deliver consecutive strikes.¡± Xu Jingming knew how to use the advantage of his weapon. Instantly, spear after spear after spear shot out like arrows¡ªit was a dazzling sight. Liu Hai held the shield in his left hand but didn¡¯t use it to block. Instead, he only used the saber in his right hand to block. The saber swung left, right, and pressed down¡­ In fact, he was drawing arcs; these arcs were also a part of the circle. The single saber drew an arc, and Xu Jingming¡¯s swift and fierce attacks were naturally blocked. ¡°Taiji is best at defense.¡± Liu Hai was very rxed. He didn¡¯t even need to use a shield; he just needed a saber. Crush! The many spear afterimages Xu Jingming stabbed out suddenly produced an impulse with Crush. He intended to send Liu Hai¡¯s strike flying. Liu Hai¡¯s seemingly gentle saber beam turned much more resilient the moment Xu Jingming struck out. A slight jolt dissipated 70% to 80% of the Crush force, leaving nothing to worry about. Bam. Xu Jingming stabbed out repeatedly and suddenly delivered another short-range cleave. The saber beam Liu Hai executed with his single saber was extremely tenacious, and it simrly blocked the sudden strike. In an instant, Xu Jingming unleashed an onught of attacks. Hisbat method was different from before; he pursued speed and instantaneous force delivery, making his moves harder to defend against. Yet, Liu Hai defended against them. ¡­ ¡°This young man from China has fierce spearmanship.¡± In the Earth Alliance¡¯s envoy delegation, the envoy from Japan knew the most about spearmanship and could tell how fierce Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship was. Japan itself was a country that practiced a lot of spearmanship. Although swordsmanship in Japan was flourishing, spearmanship was ranked second. In particr, spearmanship was much more advantageous than swords in weaponrybat¡­ It had been more than a month since the virtual world¡¯sunch, but spearmanship was already approaching swordsmanship in terms of poprity. ¡°This Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship is fast in every sense of the word. Moreover, many of his strikes, jabs, and moves are very small¡ªthey all deliver force instantaneously. The movements to gather strength are very minute, and it¡¯s very difficult for the opponent to block it.¡± The Japanese envoy wore a solemn expression. ¡°This would be first-rate spearmanship in my country. We have to study the video of this Chinesepetition well.¡± Envoys from all over the world¡ªsuch as India and the United States of America¡ªobserved carefully. They couldn¡¯t help butpare them with the domestic experts, and their expressions turned solemn. This was because Xu Jingming could be among the best of their respective countries, while Liu Hai was unfathomable. ¡­ Xu Jingming attacked for a full three minutes, using all his spearmanship insights, but Liu Hai still blocked all his attacks with a single saber. ¡°Jingming, I¡¯ll begin attacking now. Moreover, my attacks will only get stronger and stronger. They will increase until they reach my limits,¡± Liu Hai suddenly said in a private chat. ¡°Let¡¯s see how long you canst.¡± With that said, Liu Hai¡¯s saber move changed. When Xu Jingming¡¯s spear attacked like a venomous snake again, the saber shed and stuck to the spear. This made Xu Jingming feel ufortable, and the moment it stuck to his spear, the single saber slid down the spear shaft! It wanted to chop off Xu Jingming¡¯s finger that was holding the spear. Everything happened naturally and quickly as lightning went from sticking to the spear to the attempt at slicing off his fingers. Bam. Thankfully, Xu Jingming immediately unleashed Crush the moment his master¡¯s saber stuck to the spear shaft, tearing open a distance between the spear shaft and the saber beam and avoiding the strike. Swish! Liu Hai¡¯s saber shed as he closed in time and time again. As long as the saber touched the spear shaft, it would stick to it in a bid to gain control. Xu Jingming was forced to constantly retreat while his spear broke free from his master. ¡°Now that you¡¯ve blocked this move, try the next one.¡± Liu Hai was very rxed. The might of his moves increased, and his saber technique became faster. It was sometimes soft and sometimes fierce. It made Xu Jingming find it harder and harder. In just a minute, he was forced to defend entirely. Just one saber strike forced Xu Jingming¡ªwho was holding a spear¡ªto defend. Xu Jingming felt aggrieved, but the saber beam was too terrifying! He felt that he might not be able to mount a defense even if he tried his best. How can anyone¡¯s saber technique be so terrifying? I¡¯ve met many opponents and have seen many weapon techniques in the virtual world¡­ But it feels like Master far exceeds everyone. The difference is too great.?Xu Jingming felt like he was suffocating. He had fought Lei Yunfang before, but thetter only had terrifying movement techniques. His saber techniques didn¡¯t pose a fatal threat to Xu Jingming. There was no need to talk about the others. Xu Jingming could suppress or even crush his opponents with his weapon when dealing with them. Only when he met his master¡­ His master was like the sea¡ªboundless. He was putting in his all, but his master could still suppress him with a single saber. In this situation, I¡¯m far inferior to Master in terms of pure technique. The solution is either to crack it with strength or speed, Xu Jingming thought.?It hasn¡¯t been long since I raised my evolutionary method, and my body¡¯s force delivery is inferior to Master¡¯s. I definitely don¡¯t have enough strength. The only thing I hope for is instantaneous speed. Extreme speed¡ªmy fastest move is Shadowless Thrust!?Xu Jingming finally made a decision and made a final gamble when he was about to suffocate from the pressure. In the past, he only attacked when he had the confidence to use Shadowless Thrust. This time, he still had to make a move despite not being confident. He would reveal a huge w when he attacked! If he didn¡¯t seed, he would die. Now!?Xu Jingming exerted his full strength without any warning when his master¡¯s saber approached. With his master¡¯s suppression, the psychological effects brought about from the attention of countless people in the country, as well as using Shadowless Thrust without any confidence¡­ Xu Jingming felt that the usage this time was different from usual. Normally, it was a fatal strike that killed the enemy. This time, it was a surprise finale attack that revealed its true intentions! It was a strike that disregarded his life! Xu Jingming wentpletely crazy. Boom! Xu Jingming pursued speed without any regard for anything¡ªeven his life. At this moment, he felt that while mobilizing his muscles and bones, he could dig into deeper strength. The force exerted by many of his muscles became even faster, and his speed increased once again. This was a speed that was even faster than usual. It¡¯s faster than any move I¡¯ve executed in the past! Perhaps I can win!?Xu Jingming felt that this move was extremely splendid when he stabbed out. He even felt that he could win. Liu Hai was as usual¡ªhe kept increasing the pressure to see how long his disciple could withstand it. He had only delivered a very normal strike, but who would¡¯ve thought that Xu Jingming would suddenly unleash a strike? The spear was too fast! Liu Hai felt his scalp tingle. Not good.?Liu Hai didn¡¯t even have the time to move as he immediately pulled the shield in his left hand towards his torso. Bang! The spear stabbed into the shield! Shields were ultimately weapons that were best at defense. Moreover, Liu Hai¡¯s single-handed shield was slightlyrger than Xu Jingming¡¯s shield. As long as he retracted his shield slightly, he could block arge area. Once the strike was blocked by the shield, there was naturally a recoil. Liu Hai also discovered that Xu Jingming¡¯s spear had caused him to reveal an obvious opening. Whoosh. Liu Hai very naturally took a step forward. With a sh of his saber, he tapped his disciple¡¯s throat and prated it. ¡°It was blocked,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. His ultimate strike¡ªwhich had exceeded his limits¡ªwas still blocked. It wasn¡¯t blocked by the saber but his master¡¯s shield. I managed to force Master to use his shield after all.?Xu Jingming¡¯s figure turned ethereal and disappeared from the forest map. There was only one person left in the forest. Liu Hai held his shield and saber and felt a lingering fear.?This silly kid¡¯sst move was really fast.. Chapter 91 - Aftermath

Chapter 91: Aftermath

Xu Jingming felt a little regretful that his master blocked thest strike, but he came to a realization after calming down.?During the one-on-one battle, Master only used a single saber. For him to use a saber and shield in concert meant that it¡¯s Master¡¯s true strength. Even Shadowless Thrust can¡¯t threaten Master now. After leaving thebat space, Xu Jingming returned to China¡¯s official livestream channel and came to the stands where his rtives and friends were. ¡°Captain!¡± ¡°Jingming!¡± ¡°Old Xu!¡± ¡°Son!¡± Everyone greeted him with smiles. Nobody felt regretful; after all, they knew very well that Liu Hai was the world champion and was much stronger than Xu Jingming. Yang Qingshuo smiled and said, ¡°When we first formed the team, I didn¡¯t dare think that we would make it into the finals. Second in the country at the Firestarter Cup National Tournament! As first runner-up, we¡¯ve defeated so many powerful teams.¡± ¡°We won without doing anything.¡± Heng Fang ced his arm over Yang Qingshuo. ¡°After being eliminated so many times, I knew it was all thanks to Old Xu and Sister Yi that we could win.¡± ¡°It was thanks to Captain,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°I only luckily broke through in the semi-finals. If it weren¡¯t for Team Pearwood, I might¡¯ve been eliminated earlier if I had joined the other weaker teams. My breakthrough might¡¯ve happened muchter.¡± ¡°We¡¯re a team, so we can only be stronger by working together,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°We reached the finals thanks to Sister Yi.¡± ¡°Dear experts, I¡¯m the one who benefited the most from doing nothing.¡± Li Miaomiao bowed and thanked them. ¡°Thank you, everyone. Thank you so much for bringing me poprity. Moreover, do you know how many downloads my single ¡®Pearwood¡¯ received during the Firestarter Cup?¡± Wang Yi and the others were uncertain. Heng Fang decided to check the song downloads. ¡°56 million downloads,¡± Li Miaomiao said happily. ¡°It¡¯s pay-to-download! It¡¯s more than the number of downloads in the past few years. Moreover, it¡¯s driving sales to my other songs. It¡¯s wonderful.¡± ¡°The total download count for our team¡¯s song still hasn¡¯t reached 100 million.¡± Heng Fang looked at the song download figures and immediately said, ¡°As a member of Team Pearwood, I think it¡¯s necessary to help Sister-inw promote it.¡± ¡°We have to promote Cat.¡± Wang Yi nodded. ¡°I agree.¡± ¡°Brother Xu, we don¡¯t have enough publicity.¡± Yang Qingshuo looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°We still need you to do the publicity. Your poprity will definitely shoot through the roof after thispetition. If you help publicize Sister-inw, her songs will definitely be more and more popr. Pearwood is our team song, so we need to publicize it.¡± ¡°Of course, definitely,¡± Xu Jingming immediately said in a decisive manner when he noticed Li Miaomiao¡¯s gaze. At this moment, the stocky Liu Hai appeared with a smile and walked over. ¡°Captain.¡± Xu Hong and Dai Tongda immediately greeted him. ¡°Master.¡± Xu Jingming, Yang Qingshuo, and Heng Fang were surprised and immediately went to wee him. Liu Hai smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°This match wasn¡¯t bad, and that final stab was even better. Did you break through with your spearmanship?¡± ¡°A small breakthrough.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had returned to hisbat space after thepetition and immediately checked his personalbat strength interface. ¡°It¡¯s good to have a breakthrough.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°It¡¯s just that there¡¯s still a huge gap between you and me. All the best! I¡¯m waiting for you¡­ to defeat me. As a master, I hope that you as disciples can surpass me someday.¡± Yang Qingshuo and Heng Fang looked at each other.?Surpass? They felt like the gap was getting wider and wider. Xu Jingming walked forward and whispered, ¡°Master, I want to ask: how much strength did you use in your battle with me?¡± ¡°Mm¡­¡± Liu Hai thought for a moment. ¡°Fifty percent.¡± ¡°Fifty percent?¡± Xu Jingming barely had a rough understanding of his and his master¡¯s strength. ¡°Continue working hard.¡± Liu Hai smiled with great expectations. Perhaps it was because he was old or because he had been a master for too long, but he loved teaching his disciples. He was happier to see his disciples seed than him breaking through. He thought of ways to distill and dissect the variousbat techniques to bestow them to his disciples in the clearest possible way. During the teaching process, his insights became much clearer, and his realm became higher and higher. When the virtual world arrived, he immediately became world champion. However, what he yearned for the most was for his disciples to catch up to him and surpass him. ¡°Captain, get ready. As the champion team, it¡¯s time to receive the prize.¡± Xu Hong saw a notification and immediately informed the rest. ¡°We still have to go on stage to receive the prize? How troublesome.¡± Liu Hai immediately gathered Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team. As the champion of China¡¯s first Firestarter Cup National Tournament, Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team smiled happily as they went on stage and went through the process of receiving the prize. ¡­ Xu Jingming and the others watched enviously. ¡°500 million in prize money.¡± Liu Chongyuan was amazed and envious. They were now giving out the prize money. ¡°Our prize money has arrived.¡± Yang Qingshuo had been paying attention to his personal ounts. When he discovered the change in his ounts, he immediately informed everyone. ¡°Wow¡­¡± ¡°So much money! A killing! A killing! I¡¯ve finally made a killing after all these years!¡± Heng Fang and Liu Chongyuan were delighted. Thetter even cried with joy; he had never earned much. ¡°A substitute like me received 9.6 million after tax?¡± Li Miaomiao was very happy. ¡°Thepetition officials are really straightforward. They even withheld the tax for us.¡± Xu Jingming and Wang Yi were calm as they watched with a smile. Wang Yi earned a lot to begin with, while Xu Jingming received plenty of tips after participating in the Firestarter Cup. From the battle where he defeated Tie Lianyun, Xu Jingming received quite a lot of tips for each battle. The more popr he was, the more fans he had, and the more tips he received. After a few matches, Xu Jingming was already known all over the country. After all, the number of viewers in those matches exceeded a billion. In terms of martial arts contestants¡¯ fame, Xu Jingming was definitely in the top few domestically. He was even better than Wang Yi, who was known across the country. Nopetition in the past had domestic influence that couldpare to the virtual world¡¯s Firestarter Cup. ****** The Earth Alliance¡¯s envoy delegation began to leave after watching the awards ceremony. ¡°This battle has broadened our horizons,¡± the caucasian elder in the lead said with a smile. ¡°China¡¯s experts are indeed extraordinary. Be it world champion Liu Hai or the younger generation¡ªthat spearmanship expert and the female sharpshooter are all very outstanding. I believe that China will definitely contribute more to Earth¡¯s civilization when it steps into the new era.¡± Director Zhou smiled and said, ¡°China is a part of Earth, so we will naturally work hard for all of Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± ¡°With great poweres greater responsibility,¡± the EU envoy said. ¡°China now has two of the world¡¯s top five experts. It¡¯s obvious how strong China is, but China hasn¡¯t contributed enough on Mars.¡± ¡°In terms of experts, the United States of America ounts for two on the Cosmos Ranking,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Moreover, the contributions from Mars were agreed upon before. China didn¡¯t avoid its share of contributions. On the other hand, the funds provided by a particr country have only reached one-third of the promised amount.¡± The envoy in question immediately said, ¡°We are already working hard. Our burden¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯ll discuss it at the next alliance meeting,¡± the caucasian elder said. ¡°In short, China¡¯s finals were a feast to the eye.¡± ¡°We wee all of you to China again. China has always been a country of etiquette, and we wee all our friends,¡± Director Zhou said. The envoy delegation left quietly. Director Zhou and the deputy directors disappeared and left the livestream. ¡­ China, Life Evolution Bureau. Director Zhou and the three deputy directors gathered in the meeting room while Deputy Director Liang Qian appeared as a projection. ¡°The Firestarter Cup hase to an end.¡± Director Zhou looked at the few people present. ¡°We have to confirm the second batch of people to be groomed with priority. ording to the rules, the five of us will discuss it first. The results will be submitted to the highest authorities.¡± ¡°The ones groomed this time will be different from the first batch. The first batch received the same amount of grooming. Now that we¡¯ve seen the strength and speed of improvement of the experts, we will focus on the top three. The remaining 17 will receive grooming equivalent to the previous batch.¡± ¡°Therefore, the name list of the first three is especially important. Who will be first on the new list?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°The number one person on the new list will definitely be selected between Fang Yu and Xu Jingming,¡± Deputy Director Liang Qian¡¯s projection said. ¡°I agree with Fang Yu. He¡¯s only 20 this year, and he didn¡¯t have any professional experience in the past, yet he has grown to where he is today. Moreover, he¡¯s the only expert in the country who has an evolutionary methodpatibility score of more than 100%¡ªapatibility score of 103%¡­ Everyone should know that it¡¯s very normal for one to find it difficult to break through when they reach their limits in theter stages of cultivation,¡± Deputy Director Wang Shuqi said. ¡°When everyone is stuck at their limits and can¡¯t break through, Fang Yu¡ªwho has apatibility score of 103%¡ªwill be the strongest because his body surpasses the other contestants in every aspect.¡± ¡°Such a genius definitely needs to be groomed,¡± Wang Shuqi said.. Chapter 92 - Debate

Chapter 92: Debate

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Thoughts from the rest of the table?¡± Director Zhou swept his gaze across the other deputy directors. ¡°Old Fang, you¡¯ve been in charge of the field of martial arts for years. Tell me.¡± The elegant middle-aged man, Fang Hong, nodded and said, ¡°I support Xu Jingming.¡± The others listened to his exnation. ¡°Everyone knows what kind of challenges Earth¡¯s civilization will face in the future,¡± Fang Hong said. ¡°Bing China¡¯s strongest experts isn¡¯t just for the sake of being the strongest among their peers. They have to constantly break through and be stronger life forms!¡± ¡°A breakthrough in one¡¯s level in life depends on one¡¯s realm,¡± Fang Hong said. ¡°One has to achieve a breakthrough in their technique before they can rely on the evolutionary method to reach a new level.¡± ¡°Among China¡¯s Lv. 3 experts these days, the two youngest are Fang Yu and Xu Jingming. They haven¡¯t received any grooming from us either,¡± Fang Hong continued. ¡°Inparison, Xu Jingming¡¯s growth speed is clearly much faster after reaching Lv. 3. At this moment, his spearmanship has broken through to Lv. 3 56%. Fang Yu¡¯s footwork hasn¡¯t broken through yet, and his halberd technique is only at Lv. 3 21%.¡± ¡°Among the Lv. 3 experts in the country, Xu Jingming¡¯s technique growth is the fastest! Of course, Liu Hai is the mostprehensive¡ªhe has reached Lv. 3 99% in all aspects. I think these two are the best in terms of technique,¡± Fang Hong said. ¡°I think we should focus more on technique. Once their realm breaks through, they will be standing on apletely different level in life. The 103%patibility won¡¯t mean much.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°Old Fang has made his point very clear. What about the others?¡± ¡°Fang Yu is only 20 years old, and he hasn¡¯t received any grooming. He reached Lv. 3 on his own, and his realm is also apudable,¡± Zhang Tongfang said. ¡°It¡¯s just that he hasn¡¯t undergone as much training as Xu Jingming, and he doesn¡¯t have enough life experience. When he¡¯s 29, his perception probably won¡¯t be inferior to Xu Jingming¡¯s. Moreover, you also know that¡­ it¡¯s harder to break through in one¡¯s level in life toward the end. Xu Jingming and Fang Yu will most likely stop at the same level. I think it¡¯s more reliable to groom Fang Yu.¡± ¡°I choose Xu Jingming,¡± Deputy Director Liang Qian said. ¡°There¡¯s no such thing as stability or uncertainty. China will nurture generations of experts. Liu Hai, Xu Jingming, and the others are the first generation after the virtual world¡¯sunch. In ten years, teenagers who are only allowed to fight bare-handed will also grow. Their foundations will be more solid. Once theye into contact with weapons, they will grow faster. There will be a second generation of geniuses appearing, followed by a third¡­ Generations will appear one after another!¡± ¡°The first on our patronage list will receive the most amount of grooming. Do we just want someone that¡¯s powerful at the same level?¡± Deputy Director Liang Qian shook her head. ¡°Many experts will appear in the future. What we need the most now is the strongest lifeform! The stronger, the better!¡± ¡°Every country on Earth doesn¡¯t dare to expect too much. China should be more down-to-earth,¡± Wang Shuqi said. Zhang Tongfang nodded. ¡°We¡¯ll be paying a heavy price for the first person on the list. We have to be careful and y it safe.¡± ¡°With Xu Jingming¡¯s growth speed, he won¡¯t be much weaker no matter how weak. It¡¯s a very safe choice,¡± Deputy Director Liang Qian said. ¡°Sometimes, you have to be bold,¡± Fang Hong said with a smile. ¡°Perhaps a miracle will happen?¡± The four deputy directors argued. Director Zhou nodded and said, ¡°Back then, our first batch of grooming had problems because it was difficult to figure out the domestic situation. We only focused on grooming aplishedbat experts, and the grooming efforts were limited! The second batch¡­ was selected nationwide after the virtual world¡¯sunch. The grooming of the top three this time will be intensified, and the amount of grooming the first person will receive will be unprecedented. I can understand why everyone is being cautious, but if we can¡¯t provide a solution, we can only let the highest authorities decide.¡± The four deputy directors looked at each other and insisted on their opinions. ¡°No matter who I choose, there¡¯s no way to get four people to agree.¡± Director Zhou nodded and said, ¡°Then, the first and second candidates will be temporarily decided. The five of us need to write down our own opinions and let the highest authorities decide.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The four deputy directors nodded. ¡°The top two will definitely be selected from Xu Jingming and Fang Yu. Does anyone have objections with Zhao Fan being third?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°No objections.¡± ¡°He deserves it.¡± ¡°He never came into contact with martial arts in the past, yet he defeated some martial arts masters in a month or so. He¡¯s only 18 this year; his talent is really high.¡± The four deputy directors agreed. ¡°The next 17 people will be the 30 people selected by the virtual world through big data. We will vote on them. 17 people will be selected¡­ ording to the votes received,¡± Director Zhou said. That day, the Life Evolution Bureau reported the detailed information on the list of 20 candidates to the highest authorities. Only the most important first ce and second ce were undetermined¡ªthe candidates were Xu Jingming and Fang Yu. ****** In the morning, Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, and the rest of the family gathered and ate breakfast together to celebrate the Firestarter Cup¡¯s victory. Although Xu Jingming didn¡¯t win, Xu Hong did! ¡°The Firestarter Cup¡¯s finals ended early this morning. Liu Hai¡¯s Elderly Team won the championship. Team Pearwood, led by Xu Jingming, ended as runner-up.¡± The morning news was ying on the projection in the living room. ¡°I¡¯m done eating. I¡¯ll head to the virtual world first.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°Kid, you are already in such a hurry just after thepetition,¡± Xu Hong said. ¡°I have to quickly review my battle with Master,¡± Xu Jingming said and smiled at his family. ¡°Take your time eating.¡± Then, he immediately went to the bedroom. The other family members weren¡¯t in a hurry. Li Miaomiao sat on the sofa and watched the news before switching programs. ¡°A batch of young experts has appeared in this Firestarter Cup such as Xu Jingming, Wang Yi, and Fang Yu. Although Liu Hai¡¯s team ended as champions, it¡¯s undeniable that these youngsters are strong.¡± This was a talk show, and the host casually chatted with the two guests. ¡°Xu Jingming is now the leading figure of China¡¯s younger generation. Back when he broke his leg in the arena, I found it regretful and thought that his future in martial arts was ruined. Who would¡¯ve thought that he would return to the arena in a few years? Now, he¡¯s even more brilliant, and he¡¯s known throughout the country.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is very outstanding domestically, but we have to look at all the experts at his level across the world. Compared to the world¡¯s top experts, we have to admit that Xu Jingming¡¯s strength is still inferior.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s obvious from the battle with Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang¡­ Xu Jingming waspletely suppressed in a one-on-one battle.¡± ¡°The person who¡¯s fourth on the Cosmos Ranking is only 20 years old. The person who just became 7th in the world is only 32 years old. Xu Jingming still has to work harder whenpared to these top experts.¡± Li Miaomiao frowned slightly as she watched the program. ¡°You have to be calm.¡± Li Chen¡¯an sat beside his daughter and said, ¡°After all, these are the world¡¯s top experts on the Cosmos Ranking. Humans shouldn¡¯t alwayspete with the strongest and give themselves too much pressure. It¡¯s fine as long as you keep improving and bing stronger.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°I understand. Jingming has always worked hard.¡± ... In the martial arts arena in his personal space. Xu Jingming carefully looked at the battle scene in front of him. It was a slow-motion rey of the finals where he fought his master. I attacked with all my might, but Master blocked it with one saber.?Xu Jingming watched.?Master blocked Zhang Qing¡¯s dual sword attack with one saber previously. There¡¯s no time to have every move go through the mind. Master is reacting instinctively. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up.?Right, make all moves instinctive. Every move of mine is very fast.?Xu Jingming watched the slow-motion rey of his battle with his master carefully.?But from the looks of it, themonly used moves are instinctive, while the transitions betweenbos are a little slow. I can¡¯t be like Master, where all his moves are instinctive. In Master¡¯s eyes, there might be no more moves. All he sees is the enemy¡¯s w! His hand will naturally use the move to deal with that w. Without any moves in mind, the moves be instinctive.?Xu Jingming could faintly discern his master¡¯s realm. Just like how a person wouldn¡¯t consider whether to take a step using his left or right leg when walking. It was like typing¡ªwhen he thought of a word, his hand naturally typed the necessary characters. Inbat, as long as one thought of where they were to attack the enemy, they could instinctively use the most suitable move. By delivering one move after another, it would be terrifyingly fast. I¡¯ll give it a try¡­?Xu Jingming began to virtualize his opponents and tried out such abat method. He had been reviewing the slow-motion rey ever since the finals ended, constantly reflecting and perfecting his techniques. He nned on challenging the Cosmos Tower after the review. Chapter 93 - The Name on the Cosmos Ranking (Final Chapter of Volume)

Chapter 93: The Name on the Cosmos Ranking (Final Chapter of Volume)

Trantor: CKtalon In the virtual world, in Li Miaomiao¡¯s livestream. Li Miaomiao sat there and said with a smile, ¡°This is my first livestream after the Firestarter Cup ended. As a substitute member of Team Pearwood and the team manager, and as Captain Xu Jingming¡¯s boss, you can ask me anything you want.¡± ¡°Cat is finally live-streaming!¡± ¡°Wow, Cat is so domineering now.¡± ¡°Cat, can you invite Brother-inw? We want to see him too!¡± ¡°Get Brother-inw to ept our interview.¡± Countlessments appeared. Li Miaomiao looked at Xu Jingming¡¯s status on her friends list and said helplessly, ¡°I also want to invite him, but he¡¯s too obsessed with martial arts. He practically spends his time in seclusion training after the finals.¡± ¡°Brother-inw sure is hardworking.¡± ¡°Brother-inw sure is hardworking.¡± ¡°Brother-inw sure is hardworking.¡± Uniformments quickly appeared. ¡°The harder Brother-inw works, the happier Cat Li will be.¡± ¡°Brother-inw is being worked like a horse. Cat Li won without doing anything.¡± ¡°Horse? Why do I feel like you¡¯re saying something dirty¡­¡± Soon, thements went astray. When Li Miaomiao saw this, she immediately changed the topic. ¡°What does everyone want to know about Team Pearwood for this Firestarter Cup? We needed to keep it a secret in the past, but many things can be made public now.¡± ¡°Sister Cat, we want to know if you received any prize money as a key member of the team. Did you get 1%?¡± ¡­ While Li Miaomiao was chatting with her fans, Xu Jingming was in the martial arts arena in his personal space, immersed in his spearmanship. This is the feeling. Xu Jingming had practiced his spear since he was a child, after all. Many of his basic moves had already turned into instinct, but now, he was deliberately guiding all his moves to be instinctual. After three hours of deliberate practice, Xu Jingming gradually entered the desired state. ¡°Send 100 bandits with a basicbat strength of 3,000.¡± Xu Jingming immediately virtualized his opponents. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Figures appeared like ghosts as they surrounded Xu Jingming from all directions and attacked him; some even used concealed weapons. They were indeed terrifying. Each of these opponents was quite strong, and with a hundred joining forces, even Xu Jingming and Fang Yu from back in thepetition would die. However, Xu Jingming had already undergone a transformation. ng! ng! ng! Xu Jingming brandished his spear, and with a slight tremble, it drew an arc and easily blocked the concealed weapons. As he moved at high speeds, his spear naturally turned into spear afterimages as he finished off the bandits. This feeling is fantastic.?Xu Jingming could even divert his mind elsewhere while he continued killing. When he saw an enemy, he instinctively executed all kinds of moves. He instinctively knew how to deal with the surrounding enemies! At this moment, his brain was empty. His brain towered over everything, allowing him to watch the entire battle calmly. His body moved naturally and executed many moves. As such, thebo-ing became much faster. Master fought me when the virtual world justunched. He was particr about controlling the enemy¡ªit wasnding a strike on the enemy before their attack reached him. With a thought, he could execute his move, Xu Jingming thought.?And what I now understand from Master¡¯sbat is to grasp the entire situation! It is to attack instinctively without having a particr move in mind! The premise of thisbat method is to have extremely good control of the body. Xu Jingming¡¯s current control of his body could reach this level. Although he was a little raw in terms of practice, he had reached this level overall. Swish! He swung his spear with his back hand and swept it across the neck of thest bandit behind him. All the bandits had turned ethereal. 100 bandits with basicbat strength of 3,000 were wiped out just like that. Xu Jingming thought to himself,?Before this, I would be flustered when facing the encirclement of 100 experts. Now that I don¡¯t have any particr moves in mind while grasping the entire situation, I can even calmly analyze how to defeat them one by one and naturally target the ws of the many enemies. It was a cinch. It¡¯s time to challenge Cosmos Tower.?Xu Jingming¡¯s heart was calm and filled with confidence. His spearmanship had broken through while fighting his master. Thebat method he had mastered¡ªno particr move in mind while grasping the entire situation¡ªduring the review process boosted his strengthprehensively. Mission space. Whoosh. A stream of lightnded in front of the towering Cosmos Tower. Xu Jingming looked at the huge list in the night sky; then, he walked into the Cosmos Tower and headed for the third floor. ****** Xu Jingming was all too familiar with the dark and humid rainforest on the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third floor. He ran straight for the tiger that had appeared. The tiger roared in anger and even leaped up in a bid to tear the human in front of it apart with its ws. Swish! Xu Jingming came close, and with a sh, the spear in his hand trembled before he stabbed out, piercing through the leaping tiger¡¯s neck. Xu Jingming instantly retracted his spear and left. The tiger turned ethereal and disappeared as it fell. These ordinary fierce tigers are toorge, and only a few of them can only attack me at the same time. They don¡¯t stress me outpared to those bandits with a basicbat strength of 3,000.?Xu Jingming was very rxed. As he advanced, he killed one tiger after another with his spear. Using a spear to deal with tigers was indeed much more convenient than using a sword or saber. Xu Jingming was different from before. In the past, he immersed his entire self in battle, and he appeared very tense. But his mind was now detached, allowing him to grasp the situation better. All his moves were natural and fluid. Roar! The tiger king in the distance finally charged out angrily and led a streak of tigers in an assault. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t fight them blindly. Instead, he first used his movement technique and used the ordinary tigers to block him, doing his best to avoid the sh with the tiger king and continue ughtering the ordinary tigers. Two minutester, with the tiger king¡¯s furious roar, the remaining six tigers fled in a panic. Only Xu Jingming and the tiger king were left in a one-on-one battle. ¡°There¡¯s only the two of us left.¡± Xu Jingming was a little excited. Although the tiger king exerted great pressure on him, it wasn¡¯t as strong as his master, Liu Hai. Roar! The tiger king lunged forward like a small mountain. Xu Jingming was all too familiar with the tiger king¡¯s strength. After all, he had fought it too many times. Even though his strength had increased quite a bit, he was still suppressed by the tiger king in terms of physique, strength, speed, agility, and other aspects. He had to use hisbat techniques and weapon advantage to have a chance of winning. The tiger king lunged forward with iparable agility. It moved even faster than Xu Jingming, and its huge ws were terrifying weapons. However, Xu Jingming seemed to have be one with his surroundings. My mind grasps the entire situation, and I can make use of my surroundings.?Xu Jingming¡¯s mind was detached frombat, and he was extremely calm. He used every element in the environment and focused on defense. When he found an opportunity, he struck back. The spear was 2.6 meters long, and it was at least much longer than the tiger king¡¯s ws. With his current strength, even the tiger king would be injured from a single thrust from him. The two sides fought frantically! One side was ferocious as it unleashed its body¡¯s advantage¡ªextreme agility and ferocity. The other party was filled with wisdom and used the environment to leave wounds on the tiger king. Xu Jingming even made a judgment based on his currentbat state.?With my stamina, I can keep up a peak-intensity battle for half an hour. I won¡¯t give the tiger king a chance. Eight minutester. The tiger king¡ªwho had dozens of spear wounds¡ªwas seriously injured, and its ws swiped much slower. Only then did Xu Jingming suddenly pierce through the tiger king¡¯s muscr neck with his spear. The tiger king howled in pain after the spear was pulled out. It weakly iled its ws, but it failed to touch Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming held his spear and calmly watched the tiger king copse and dissipate. ¡°You have cleared the third level. Prepare to enter the fourth level of the Cosmos Tower.¡± A beautiful voice sounded in his ears. Xu Jingming¡¯s body returned to its peak state. The blood on his armor and weapon disappeared, and he became clean. The scene in front of him changed¡ª Herees the fourth floor.?Xu Jingming could already see the fourth floor of Cosmos Tower. ¡­ When it was determined that Xu Jingming had cleared the third level, a new name appeared on the huge list in the night sky outside Cosmos Tower. World Number One: Liu Hai (China) World Number Two: Tiger Fussen (USA) World Number Three: n Emelianenko (Russia) World Number Four: Tejano Xire (Botswana) World Number Five: Lei Yunfang (China) World Number Six: Kai Saint Mills (United States of America) World Number Seven: Riven Gullit (EU) World Number Eight: Xu Jingming (China) At this moment, many people around the world saw this new name when they looked up at the Cosmos Ranking. This news immediately proliferated at a terrifying speed, and in a few minutes, it spread across the world. Final Chapter of Volume¡ªStirring Developments Chapter 94 - Cosmos Towers Fourth Level

Chapter 94: Cosmos Tower¡¯s Fourth Level

Xu Jingming looked at the silent valley in front of him. He was surrounded by strange stone mountains, and ape roars could be heard from them. This is Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor??Xu Jingming held his spear and carefully observed his surroundings. Whoosh. A figure leaped up from a distant mountain and followed a huge trajectory tond on a tree in the valley. It stood on the tree¡¯s thick branch and stared at Xu Jingming. This is¡­ an ape??Xu Jingming was a little uncertain. Standing on the tree was a rtively thin ape with brownish-ck fur. It held a ck staff in one hand, and its eyes were cold as it red at Xu Jingming with hostility. It did look like an ape. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t sure because the ape appeared to be an intelligent life form. Its eyes are too intelligent. It doesn¡¯t look like a wild beast but like an intelligent creature.?Xu Jingming stared at it. Roar! The ape suddenly let out a low roar and shot out from the tree trunk, moving as fast as lightning. Its speed isparable to that of Lei Yunfang.?Xu Jingming immediately became much more cautious.?I can¡¯tpare to it in terms of speed. The ape arrived in front of Xu Jingming in just half a second, covering a distance of dozens of meters. Thetter abruptly shed and stabbed out with his spear at lightning speed. Bam. A staff projection struck Xu Jingming¡¯s spear, causing him to find it extremely heavy. He immediately spun the spear and diverted the force, intending to stab out again, but the staff projection stabbed out after the collision! The head of the staff went straight for Xu Jingming¡­ Xu Jingming instinctively swung his spear in an arc to block the strike, but he still took a step back to deflect the force. It¡¯s slightly stronger than me, but it¡¯s much faster. Moreover, it has a powerful staff technique. This is the first time I¡¯ve encountered a weapon-wielding opponent since I entered the Cosmos Tower.?Xu Jingming felt pressured. The first three levels consisted of wolves, bears, and tigers respectively. Their behavior was more like that of wild beasts, and they relied on their physical advantage. The ape he encountered on the fourth level not only had a weapon but also knew staff techniques. Bam! Bam! Bam! A staff¡¯s main attacks were cleaving, sweeping, and thrusting. It was originally at a disadvantage whenpared to a spear. After all, the moves one could execute with a staff could also be done with a spear. A spear¡¯s pration ability was much stronger, but this ape suppressed Xu Jingming by using its staff technique. As the ape was too agile and fast, even though its strength was only slightly inferior to that of Xu Jingming, it struck out repeatedly with its staff technique. Its strikes were much faster than Xu Jingming, forcing him to prioritize defense. Bam! Bam! Bam! Xu Jingming and the ape constantly moved as they exchanged blows. The sound of weapons colliding boomed time and time again, and some trees in the valley were affected. The weapons collided, and the trees broke apart. Thismotion attracted the attention of the other apes in the surrounding mountains. With a roar and a whistle, apes leaped out of the surrounding mountains, drew out arcs, andnded in the valley. Somended on trees while othersnded on the grass, but every ape carried a ck staff. The apes were of different sizes. Some were thin, but some were extremely muscr. There was also an ape with slightly red fur. It was surrounded by other apes and was probably the leader. The first three levels dealt with wolves, bears, and tigers respectively. Do I have to deal with a group this time as well??Xu Jingming came to this realization. His master¡ªLiu Hai¡ªand the others hadn¡¯t cleared the fourth level, and Xu Jingming only wanted to give it a try. He didn¡¯t mind failing while probing the fourth level. Although he diverted his attention, Xu Jingming¡¯s mind was transcendent; he grasped the entire battlefield and still executed his spearmanship extremely quickly. He kept up one strike after another and changed moves extremely quickly. Under the ape¡¯s domineering pressure, hested for a full five minutes. Roar! An ape among the many spectating apes suddenly became impatient. It charged toward the battlefield with a staff in hand, and its sudden attack tore through the air, increasing the pressure on Xu Jingming. Bang! Bang! Bang!! Continuous afterimages of the staff enveloped him! Xu Jingming barely blocked a few strikes before being struck on the head. His entire body was pulverized and dissipated from the valley. One ape is already capable of suppressing me; I¡¯m no match for two apes.?Xu Jingming stared at the dark-red-furred ape king when he turned ethereal.?That ape king must be ridiculously terrifying. I won¡¯t be able to clear the fourth level any time soon. ¡­ The outside world had already boiled over when Xu Jingming was attempting the Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level. If it was said that the other countries were paying close attention to the new name on the Cosmos Ranking and were frantically digging up all the information on Xu Jingming from China, then¡­ China¡¯s own media was in a frenzy. It had to be known that during the Firestarter Cup, half of China¡¯s countless livestreams and media outlets were talking about world number seven. Now that thepetition was over, the eighth world champion was born, and he was a member of China. It was obvious how fervent China was. ¡°Breaking news! Just a while ago, an eighth name appeared on the Cosmos Ranking¡ªWorld Number Eight: Xu Jingming (China)¡­¡± ¡°China has three of the world¡¯s top eight! This is China¡¯s strength!¡± ¡°If Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang are considered warriors from the older generation, then Xu Jingming being only 29 definitely puts him as one of the younger generation. An expert of China¡¯s younger generation has also been ranked in the global top ten.¡± Countless livestreams on the virtual world¡¯s spectator tform were excitedly discussing this topic. As for Li Miaomiao¡¯s livestream, which only had about 100,000 viewers, suddenly experienced a rapid surge in viewers. 200,000, 300,000, 500,000, 1,000,000¡­ The growth speed was getting more and more exaggerated! ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Li Miaomiao was still a little stunned. She saw the number of viewers in the livestream increase rapidly, and she immediately read the countless floatingments. ¡°Brother-inw is world number eight!¡± ¡°World number eight!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming, world number eight!¡± ¡°Brother-inw, eighth on the Cosmos Ranking!¡± ¡°Cat¡­ Brother-inw is amazing!¡± Thements went crazy. Li Miaomiao blinked and read as her heart raced, and her face turned red. Jingming has finally cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level??Li Miaomiao thought. Although her boyfriend had said that he would clear it in three days, she still felt extremely excited and proud of him the moment it happened. Li Miaomiao tapped her right hand gently and opened her friends list to look at Xu Jingming, who was in first ce. Thetter¡¯s status was ¡®battle in Cosmos Tower,¡¯ so Li Miaomiao suppressed the thought of going offline. She wouldn¡¯t be able to see him even if she went offline now. Li Miaomiao opened the spectator tform and looked at the other livestreams. The other livestreams had screenshots of the Cosmos Ranking, and Xu Jingming¡¯s name could be seen clearly. ¡°I saw everyone¡¯sments.¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes were slightly red as she smiled in the livestream. ¡°I¡¯m also happy for Jingming.¡± ¡°Brother-inw is impressive! *voice cracking*¡± ¡°Brother-inw, you¡¯re amazing.¡± ¡°Cat, you have to reward Brother-inw.¡± Thements were still flooding in, and the number of viewers was still rising¡ªit had already reached ten million online viewers. This was an unimaginable number for a personal livestream. Some audience members couldn¡¯t help but tip her excitedly. Li Miaomiao read thements and chatted while paying attention to her boyfriend¡¯s status. The moment Xu Jingming left Cosmos Tower¡ª ¡°Your brother-inw is looking for me. I¡¯ll go offline first,¡± Li Miaomiao said before immediately leaving. She didn¡¯t even close the livestream out of carelessness, leaving the millions of viewers in the livestream facing the empty livestream scene. ¡­ Xu Jingming had just failed and returned to his personal space. He found Li Miaomiao outside the yard, knocking on the door. ording to his settings, only Li Miaomiao could enter his personal space without an invitation. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming went to open the courtyard door. There was snow outside, but Li Miaomiao stood there in a one-piece. She didn¡¯t find it cold at all because her heart was burning with excitement. ¡°Jingming.¡± The moment her boyfriend opened the courtyard door, Li Miaomiao jumped up excitedly andnded on him. Xu Jingming immediately hugged his girlfriend. ¡°The entire Inte has gone crazy,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°My livestream has also gone crazy; there were more than ten million viewers in just a moment. It was all because of you.¡± ¡°Alright, alright. I got it. Get off me first,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°No, carry me into the house.¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming could only carry his girlfriend back to the house.. Chapter 95 - Aircraft Descends

Chapter 95: Aircraft Descends

Trantor: CKtalon September 7, 10 a.m. China, Life Evolution Bureau. ¡°Everyone.¡± Director Zhou looked at the other four deputy directors and ced the document with a red-letter head on the table. ¡°The highest authorities have decided on the second patronage list.¡± Fang Hong, Zhang Tongfang, Liang Qian, and Wang Shuqi immediately saw the name list on the red-letter head. Xu Jingming was in first ce, and Fang Yu was in second. ¡°All preparations have been confirmed,¡± Director Zhou instructed. ¡°Once it¡¯s confirmed that there are no errors, Xu Jingming, Fang Yu, and Zhao Fan will be invited. Of the previous batch, only Liu Hai will receive a second round of grooming. The level of grooming will be equivalent to Xu Jingming¡¯s.¡± The four deputy directors nodded. ¡°Make the best use of your time and act quickly. Make sure everything is ready by 2 p.m. this afternoon,¡± Director Zhou instructed. ¡­ At noon. After lunch, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao sat in the living room, eating fruits and watching a program on the projection as they chatted. ¡°Senior Brother.¡± Xu Jingming received a video call, and Fang Xinglong appeared on the projection. ¡°Jingming, I was entrusted by the White Bear Group to invite you to join the team they¡¯re building,¡± Fang Xinglong said with a smile. ¡°You don¡¯t have to consider me. I¡¯m just a messenger.¡± ¡°White Bear Group?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Such arge corporation wants to establish abat team as well?¡± There was a gap even between the Tiger Shark Group at its peak and the White Bear Group. The White Bear Group was arge state-owned corporation, and it was the world¡¯s number one giant in producing batteries. All cars and even many appliances nowadays used ¡®batteries.¡¯ Battery technology was also a core technology. Although the White Bear Group was number one globally in market share, it also hadpetitors from other countries. Meanwhile, the White Bear Group also had its own cars and even produced aircrafts. ¡°The state-owned corporations are a little slow,¡± Fang Xinglong said with a smile, ¡°but once they decide to enter the virtual world, they are filled with determination. They invited you to be the captain of the team! The base sry is 100 million a year, and you can take 50% of the team¡¯s prize money. As for the livestream tips, they are all yours. The restrictions they have on you are also very low.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t n on disbanding Team Pearwood for the time being,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll send you the details. Contact me again if you have any thoughts,¡± Fang Xinglong said with a smile. ¡°However, I¡¯ll give you a suggestion. The virtual world has only beenunched for a month or so, and all countries are guiding their citizens in martial artsbat¡­ This isn¡¯t as simple as a game. Don¡¯t tie yourself to any party easily. Even if you sign a contract, you mustn¡¯t be tied down by too much.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Speaking of which, your leaving mybat center is like a dragon returning to the seas. You¡¯ve shot to prominence,¡± Fang Xinglong said with a smile. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not chat anymore. Keep up the good work.¡± After the call ended, Li Miaomiao said a little sourly, ¡°You had so many calls today. All of them are inviting you, but none of them are inviting me.¡± ¡°They¡¯re idiots. How can I go over if Sister Cat isn¡¯t invited?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. Suddenly, he received a call. Xu Jingming epted the call again. ¡°Young Master Heng, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°An acquaintance asked me for help.¡± Heng Fang held back hisughter. ¡°I¡¯m just a messenger. If you want to curse, don¡¯t direct it at me.¡± ¡°Just get to it,¡± Xu Jingming urged. ¡°It¡¯s that¡­ that Cheng Zihao you don¡¯t like very much has invited you to be the captain of Team White Dragon,¡± Heng Fang said. ¡°The sry¡­¡± ¡°Tell him to f*ck off!¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I know you would curse. Regardless, I¡¯ve delivered the message.¡± Heng Fang smiled. ¡°Oh right, I wanted to ask you. Captain, you probably won¡¯t leave Team Pearwood, right? Also, you won¡¯t chase old members like us out, right?¡± Xu Jingming shot him a re and hung up. Li Miaomiao said in disbelief, ¡°How thick-skinned can Cheng Zihao be. He still has the cheek to invite you?¡± ¡­ In the office. ¡°Boss, Xu Jingming rejected the offer,¡± Zhou Feng said. ¡°Oh.¡± Cheng Zihao sat at his desk and didn¡¯t look up. He asked, ¡°What did he say? Any conditions?¡± ¡°He only said a few words¡ªTell him to f*ck off!¡± Zhou Feng said. Cheng Zihao¡¯s heart instantly burned with fury, and his expression twisted slightly, but he forced himself to control it. He smiled calmly and said, ¡°How narrow-minded. It¡¯s fine if we can¡¯t get him; it¡¯s just a try anyway. There¡¯s no need to spend money trying.¡± ¡°Yes, Boss. How can Xu Jingmingpare to you? He¡¯s just a martial artist,¡± Zhou Feng ttered. ¡°Alright, you may leave,¡± Cheng Zihao said. Zhou Feng immediately left silently and carefully closed the office door before leaving. When he was the only one left in the office, Cheng Zihao¡¯s calm face twistedpletely. ¡°What the hell?¡± Cheng Zihao suddenly flung the document and pen in his hand and cursed, ¡°I did it so nicely and invited him politely, but he didn¡¯t even care? Who would dare to treat me like this back when the Tiger Shark Group was still my family¡¯s? It¡¯s truly the case that losing one¡¯s position and influence subjects one to much indignity!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll suck it up! I have to be able to tolerate what ordinary people can¡¯t tolerate when ites to managing apany.¡± Cheng Zihao gritted his teeth. This was the first time in so many years that he had managed apany seriously; he spent almost all his time on thepany. ****** In the afternoon, Xu Jingming was practicing Heavenly Python Evolution in the courtyard. Suddenly, he saw arge aircraft appear in midair. It was still descending, and it was heading for his residence. What¡¯s going on??Xu Jingming stopped cultivating his evolutionary method and looked up. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Miaomiao walked out of the living room and stood in the yard, looking up at the sky. Arge, almost triangr spacecraft slowlynded with China¡¯s g on it, only stopping when it hovered over the vi. Light then enveloped the surroundings and Xu Jingming¡¯s house, preventing the neighbors from seeing what was happening inside. The aircraft¡¯s door opened, and a metal staircase descended to Xu Jingming¡¯s yard. Three figures walked down the stairs, led by an elder. ¡°Zhou¡­¡± Xu Jingming looked at the old man surnamed Zhou and couldn¡¯t help but be dumbfounded. Although this person rarely appeared on shows, this old man had already been one of the country¡¯s leaders more than 30 years ago¡ªa time before he was even born. ¡°Hello, Xu Jingming. I¡¯m Zhou Yuyang,¡± Zhou extended his hand and said. Xu Jingming was a little ttered. He immediately extended his hands and shook hands. ¡°Greetings, Mr. Zhou.¡± ¡°I¡¯m now the director of China¡¯s Life Evolution Bureau,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°The Life Evolution Bureau is in charge of the evolution of China¡¯smoners. The virtual world is also managed by the Life Evolution Bureau.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. He had never even heard of the Life Evolution Bureau! However, its authority was astonishing. The significance of Life Evolution to humans was obvious, and China¡¯s servers were managed by the Life Evolution Bureau. ¡°Join me on the aircraft; we¡¯re heading to Binhai,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°We¡¯ll talk on the way.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and turned to look at his girlfriend. ¡°Miaomiao, I¡¯ll make a trip to Binhai.¡± ¡°Hello, Li Miaomiao,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll be taking your boyfriend with me. He¡¯ll probably be back in a day or two.¡± ¡°Director Zhou, alright. Go ahead.¡± Li Miaomiao was a little nervous. She never expected to see this old man in her life. Xu Jingming immediately followed Director Zhou and climbed the metal stairs under the escort of two guards. The stairs retracted, and the few of them entered the aircraft. After entering the aircraft cabin, Director Zhou pointed at a seat beside him. ¡°Have a seat.¡± Xu Jingming sat down obediently. ¡°I invited you because of the country¡¯s grooming n,¡± Director Zhou exined as he sat down. ¡°And you will receive the country¡¯s highest level of grooming. The highest level of grooming is limited to only you and Liu Hai..¡± Chapter 96 - Choosing Resources

Chapter 96: Choosing Resources

¡°Director Zhou, how are you going to groom us?¡± Xu Jingming was a little puzzled. ¡°In the aspects of martial arts and life evolution.¡± Director Zhou smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you believe that the Cosmos Tower in the virtual world was solely set up to determine the world¡¯s number one and two. Countries have also set up some form of cup for experts topete, and it¡¯s all just a game?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. He had long felt that something was amiss. The officials¡¯ systematic guidance allowed themoners around the world to spend most of their time in the virtual world under the premise that they continued with their day jobs. If it was just for life evolution, ordinary people could easily evolve and double their lifespans with a little practice. ¡°This isn¡¯t just a game,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°To a certain extent, the virtual world determines more than half of Earth¡¯s fate in the future.¡± ¡°Earth¡¯s fate?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. Director Zhou stared at the world¡¯s number eight and didn¡¯t borate. His eyes made Xu Jingming feel pressured. ¡°Some things can¡¯t be publicized to the public for the time being,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Some of the secrets you wille into contact with, including the fact that you are groomed, need to be kept secret.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Since the country wanted him to keep it a secret, he would keep it a secret. Earth¡¯s fate? This put a lot of pressure on Xu Jingming. He was only a professional diator, and this was worlds apart from having anything to do with Earth¡¯s fate. Wasn¡¯t this something the country¡¯s higher-ups and scientists concerned themselves with? ¡°Before the virtual world¡¯sunch, we chose a small number of experts to groom based on their pastbat results,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°They were all groomed at ordinary levels because we couldn¡¯t determine who was talented among the billion-plus people in the country back then. We could only choose among professional diators.¡± Xu Jingming listened. ¡°Some of the groomed people in the first batch have reached Lv. 3, and some have sufficiently brilliantbat techniques. They can be considered seeds that allow us to make selections from the general public. Many experts also gained a goal to strive for,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°The virtual world has beenunched for more than a month, and the selection was held among one billion-plus people. Based on your performance in the past month¡­ In the end, you and Liu Hai will temporarily be ranked at the highest level.¡± ¡°The country paid a huge price for the highest-level grooming.¡± Director Zhou looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°A huge price!¡± Xu Jingming listened and said, ¡°I¡¯ll definitely do my best to serve the country in whatever it needs of me.¡± ¡°Evolutionary methods include Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced¡­¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°There are still levels after that, which are far more powerful than you can imagine. For example, Cosmos Tower has seven floors. You can¡¯t even clear the fourth floor now.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°The country hopes that you will reach as high a level in life evolution as possible.¡± Director Zhou nced at the young man. ¡°As for the details, I think you will understand in a year with your talent.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived at Binhai.¡± Director Zhou looked out the window. The aircraft had indeed entered Binhai City airspace. Xu Jingming watched as well. Domestic aircraft were regted at high altitudes; it was easy to buy some small aircraft, but it wasn¡¯t easy to fly freely between cities or even within the city. The aircraft he was on was arge one, and the controls were very strict. Whoosh. Therge aircraft slowlynded on a patch of grass. Xu Jingming followed Director Zhou out of the cabin door. There was a cluster of buildings outside, and guards could be seen in many ces. There were also many hidden ones. Whoosh. The door to a building opened, and the two guards turned solemn. Xu Jingming and Director Zhou stepped in and quickly arrived at a lounge. ¡°Have a seat here.¡± Director Zhou took out a tablet and handed it to Xu Jingming. ¡°Take a look at the grooming information first. Make a choice and choose one of the resources.¡± Xu Jingming sat in a chair and reached out to take the tablet. The moment he touched it, it lit up. Xu Jingming gently tapped the only information folder and started reading the grooming information. His expression then turned solemn. ¡°Heavenly Python Sect, Lv. 8 Spearmanship.¡± ¡°Heavenly Python Sect, Lv. 8 Shield Technique.¡± ¡°Possess a legendary expert from the Heavenly Python Sect who is good at spearmanship and experience it once in the virtual world.¡± ¡°Possess a legendary expert from the Heavenly Python Sect who is good at shield techniques and experience it once in the virtual world.¡± The four choices made Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tighten. He gently tapped open the four choices and checked the detailed information. ¡°The ten evolutionary methods represent different evolutionary directions.¡± Xu Jingming read the introduction. ¡°The most suitable spearmanship and shield techniques for each evolutionary direction are also different.¡± ¡°Has the alien civilization recovered from Mars¡¯ ruins developed to this extent?¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but nce at Director Zhou. ¡°I said that with your talent, you will know everything in a year,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°You haven¡¯t reached the necessary life evolution level.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and continued reading the detailed information. ¡­ Xu Hong and his wife rushed over to their son¡¯s house in Mingyue City. ¡°Uncle, Auntie, take a look.¡± Li Miaomiao pointed at therge flying transport that had been captured by the vi¡¯s surveince cameras and the scene of Director Zhou personally picking up Xu Jingming. Xu Hong was dumbfounded. ¡°How can such arge aircraft enter the city directly? Countless cameras in the city would¡¯ve long discovered it. The city management system didn¡¯t stop it, so it¡¯s clearly legal,¡± Mrs. Xu said. ¡°Furthermore, such arge aircraft isn¡¯t sold publicly, and it was Mr. Zhou who came to pick him up personally.¡± ¡°When Jingming was still on the national team in the past,¡± Xu Hong said, ¡°the country always got him to take public transport to the meeting location when it convenes a meeting. Now¡­ arge aircraft picked him up at his doorstep, and it¡¯s Mr. Zhou himself. This really scares me.¡± Logically speaking, Director Zhou could just summon whoever he wanted to meet. To pick him up personally? That was huge! ¡°Regardless, just cooperating with the authorities will do,¡± Mrs. Xu said. Xu Hong nodded. Li Miaomiao looked in the direction of Binhai, wondering what her boyfriend was experiencing. ****** ¡°I¡¯ve decided.¡± Xu Jingming read for more than half an hour. He finished reading all the information and made up his mind without being torn. ¡°The country will also pay a huge price for your grooming.¡± Director Zhou looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°You don¡¯t have to be in a rush; you can think it through further. Think it through thoroughly and make a choice when you won¡¯t regret it.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Which one are you choosing?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°Possess a legendary expert from the Heavenly Python Sect who is good at spearmanship,¡± Xu Jingming said. Director Zhou got up. ¡°Follow me.¡± Xu Jingming got up and followed Director Zhou out of the small hall. They walked along the corridor and passed through many ces. Ka! Ka! Ka! The 80-centimeter-thick, dark-gold alloy door slowly opened. Xu Jingming and Director Zhou stepped in, and the scene in front of them appeared like science fiction. The corridor was covered in smooth alloys and had a patterned path. There were guards at some junctions in the corridor. ¡°Beep.¡± When they arrived at a door, three beams of light swept past Director Zhou and Xu Jingming. With Xu Jingming¡¯s physique, he could sense invisible waves that swept past his body, giving him a numbing feeling. The door finally opened, and Director Zhou walked in with Xu Jingming. Then, the door automatically closed. This is¡­?Xu Jingming saw a huge floating sphere. The sphere was more than ten meters in diameter, and at this moment, a door automatically opened to reveal a flight of stairs that extended down. ¡°Go in,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate either. Although he was a little nervous, he still stepped onto the stairs and entered the door. The sphere retracted the stairs andpletely sealed itself. In the sealed sphere. Xu Jingming looked around in confusion alone. The interior of the sphere was still extremely smooth. At this moment, a glow lit up on the smooth inner wall, enveloping Xu Jingming. ¡°Do you want to enter the virtual world?¡± A voice sounded in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. ¡°Connect,¡± Xu Jingming said, still feeling a little puzzled. He just needed to don his VR headset at home to enter the virtual world, but why was so much done here? Whoosh. His consciousness quickly sank, and just like wearing the VR headset, he entered the virtual world. He appeared alone in an empty piece ofnd. ¡°Hello, Xu Jingming.¡± A beautiful woman appeared and smiled at him. ¡°ording to the country¡¯s arrangements, you chose¡­ to possess a legendary expert from the Heavenly Python Sect who is good at spearmanship. Please experience it carefully and seize this precious opportunity.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Earth civilization requests permission to connect to the virtual worldwork.¡± ¡°Requesting to learn.¡± ¡°Requesting to possess Xuan.¡± ¡°Purchase price¡­¡± ¡°Payment sessful.¡± The voice he heard sent tumultuous waves through Xu Jingming¡¯s heart. ¡°Begin possession.¡± With this voice¡ª Boom! Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness entered a vast world.. Chapter 97 - Xuan at the End of his Life

Chapter 97: Xuan at the End of his Life

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness saw a verdant world, as if it were a forested world. One of the mountain peaks was a smooth and t mesa. A man sat on it and silently took in the world. This man¡¯s dark-red hair was disheveled, and his ears were pointed. His eyes were calm like the boundless cosmos as he sat there as if he were the center of the world. From his appearance, he looked very simr to Earthlings¡ªonly his hair color and ears were slightly different. Whoosh. Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness quickly plummeted and fused into the man¡¯s body. What a powerful body.?Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be stunned the moment he possessed it. He strongly felt that the strength this body possessed could crush a mountain with a tap. Even the natural senses of this body enveloped the entire. He could clearly determine¡­ This is almost spherical, with the difference between the maximum and minimum diameters being 36 kilometers. Its mean diameter is 32,627 kilometers.?Numbers appeared in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind.?Theary rotation cycle is 92 hours, 37 minutes, 12 seconds. I can sense the distance in space and the flow of time so sharply??Xu Jingming found it unbelievable. This¡¯s rotation speed has reached 35.612 kilometers per second. 23% of the¡¯s surface is covered in oceans, and the rest isnd. Almost all thend is covered in forests. There are many animals on this that¡¯s suitable for life, but there¡¯s only one human¡ªthe existence I¡¯m possessing.?Xu Jingming sensed it clearly. ording to the introduction, the possession is to experience a legendary expert in history, Xu Jingming thought.?I can clearly sense it during the process, but I can¡¯t control the body. Huh??Xu Jingming suddenly sensed a disturbance outside the, and a spaceship appeared. The dark-red-haired man, Xuan, suddenly looked up. A spaceship traversed the void and arrived in the sky above the. It was a spaceship that was only slightly more than 30 meters long, and the spaceship was silver-grey in color. The door to the spaceship opened, and a wizened elder appeared. From his hair and ears, one could tell that he was from the same race as Xuan. The elder flew out of the cabin and onto the mountaintop tform. He greeted respectfully, ¡°Teacher.¡± The elder¡¯s lips moved as he spoke. He spoke in an aliennguage, but Xu Jingmingpletely understood what he meant. ¡°Why are you here?¡± The dark-red-haired man smiled and looked at the elder. ¡°I said that I don¡¯t want to be disturbed in the final days of my life.¡± ¡°Our civilization back home has plunged into terror, and everyone is feeling uneasy,¡± the elder said. ¡°I knew that I would incur your displeasure, but I still came.¡± The dark-red-haired man looked at the elder with aplicated expression. ¡°I still remember that you were only three when you first became my disciple. In the blink of an eye, you¡¯ve aged.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve let you down, Teacher,¡± the elder said respectfully. ¡°What our civilization is most worried about now is losing our council status in the Cosmic Human Alliance after losing you. Our civilization will then lose its say.¡± ¡°If it can¡¯t be held onto, give it up,¡± the dark-red-haired man said. ¡°If you want to hold onto power you can¡¯t handle, you will only crush yourself.¡± ¡°Give up¡­¡± The elder nodded slightly. ¡°If we give up, our homeworld¡¯s civilization will be a shadow of its former self. Our people won¡¯t be willing to give it up, but I¡¯ll pass on your words.¡± The dark-red-haired man also felt exhausted. He had already said what he needed to say, yet his people still wished to obtain more from him. However, his life wasing to an end. ¡°I¡¯ll say onest thing to our homeworld¡¯s people: Don¡¯t be obsessed with power,¡± the dark-red-haired man said eventually. ¡°Only when a civilization is strong can they establish themselves in the Universe¡¯s forest. Alright, you may leave.¡± ¡°Teacher, are there any other arrangements?¡± the elder asked. ¡°Go back.¡± The dark-red-haired man waved his hand. Xu Jingming¡ªwho was possessing the body¡ªcould clearly sense the omnipresent power; it was the vast power that existed in the universe. Be it the under his feet or space, it originated from this power. With a wave of his hand, the dark-red-haired man stirred this force, sending the elder and the spaceship billions of kilometers away. Spatial teleportation??Xu Jingming was rmed from sensing it through his possession.?A spaceship can teleport thanks to his strength? Although he knew that the person he was possessing was a legend, this was too incredible. The dark-red-haired man thought to himself,?I did make arrangements. They will only be activated when my homeworld¡¯s civilization falls into a desperate situation. I¡¯ll be disappointed if you really end up in that state. I hope to evolve and reach the apex of what¡¯s capable for humanity in the final battle before my life ends.?The dark-red-haired man¡¯s eyes burned. He got up and stretched out his hand, producing a spear. The spear was 3.2 meters in length and waspletely ck. Only the tip of the spear suffused a red glow. Standing on the mesa, the dark-red-haired man began practicing his spearmanship. He¡¯s started practicing his spearmanship.?Xu Jingming immediately took it in carefully and memorized it, unwilling to miss a single detail. In his possession state, his memory was very good, and he could sense every minute detail of every move. The dark-red-haired man didn¡¯t move quickly while practicing his spear, and his every move and stance appeared simple. However, Xu Jingming sensed that every strike utilized all the strength this terrifying body possessed. Moreover, it mobilized the vast powers that existed in the universe¡ªthe powers that spanned hundreds of millions of kilometers around the were utilized. If his body was 1 on a power scale, the external world¡¯s power would be 10,000. He used his body to control the external powers and perfectly fused them together. When he used his spearmanship, his might was gathered on the spear. His surroundings appeared very calm, and the wind continued blowing gently as though the spear didn¡¯t stir much. However, Xu Jingming could clearly sense it. Once the might of this spearmanship erupted slightly, it could prate the entire. With just a slight eruption, the entire would be pulverized like a toy. That terrifying??Xu Jingming was terrified.?Is this something that can be achieved through human strength alone? Moreover, from the earlier conversation, he¡¯s some councilor of a Cosmic Human Alliance??Xu Jingming carefully memorized this set of spearmanship. The spear technique appeared calm, but it was as if it were burning with mes of nirvana. It had been umting strength constantly for the moment of eruption. Xuan practiced his spearmanship three times. The dark-red-haired man then put away his spear and sat on the ground. His mind was ethereal and thoughtless as his spiritual fluctuations constantly spread out, expanding to wider and wider regions. Xu Jingming could sense these expanding thoughts sweep past the surroundings and even the massive star in the distance. Gradually, it reached the limits of the entire sr system where the star was. A person didn¡¯t have any fluctuations of thought. His entire body was as silent as the celestial bodies in the sky, and he only naturally emitted mental fluctuations. This state shocked Xu Jingming; he firmly remembered this state. He sat on the ground for an unknown period of time, but this legendary figure named Xuan didn¡¯t make a move. Finally, he opened his eyes at a certain moment. The pouring rain suddenly stopped and dissipated. ¡°You¡¯re here.¡± Xuan smiled. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m here.¡± A muscr man in metal armor crossed the void and appeared in midair beside the mesa, looking at Xuan. ¡°Thank you for helping me in my final battle,¡± Xuan said with a smile. ¡°A battle in reality and a battle that pursues the final step at that which might result in death¡ªnow that I¡¯m at the end of my life, I don¡¯t care about that. I¡¯m very grateful that you¡¯re willing to be here.¡± The stocky man was about five meters tall, and he had brown skin and a bald head. He stood there like a celestial being that caused space to warp. ¡°Therefore, I¡¯m wearing armor. I¡¯m afraid of being beaten to death by you,¡± the stocky man said with a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s go and fight at the edge of this sr system. This is my favorite, and I don¡¯t want it to be destroyed,¡± Xuan said. The two of them left the together. With every step, they relied on the vast powers that existed everywhere in the universe to traverse a great distance, leaving thes behind them. The vacuum poses no threat to them. They can even absorb all kinds of radiation naturally.?Xu Jingming could sense it¡ªit was like an ordinary person walking on the street with the sun shining on them. This was how it felt to be walking in outer space. As for taking one step after another with the help of the vast powers, it was as simple as an ordinary person walking against the wind. After walking for a while as if they were taking a stroll, the two of them arrived at the edge of the sr system. At this moment, the star looked very small and dim. The two looked at each other. Xuan extended his hand, and a ck spear appeared in it. The armored man extended his hands, producing a huge shield and a sledgehammer. The two of them had made preparations for this battle. This might be the greatest opportunity for them to break through that level in their lives. Boom! The two didn¡¯t say anything and just shed, delivering fatal strikes.. Chapter 98 - Legend among Cosmic Humans

Chapter 98: Legend among Cosmic Humans

Trantor: CKtalon In the void at the edge of the lonely and dark sr system, a battle was underway. Xuan was bathed in mes like a god of fire. The spear in his hand turned into dazzling beams of light that asionally shot out, tearing through the void for hundreds of thousands of kilometers. Every time the huge shield in the armored man¡¯s hand blocked, it was as if it was suppressing space. No matter how terrifying the spear beam¡¯s prative force was, it was blocked by the huge shield! The sledgehammer in his hand distorted space with every strike, and the distance between them changed. The flow of time changed as well, and the sledgehammer even had the advantage during the collision with the spear beam. However¡­ The spear beam was too fast! In the blink of an eye, thousands of spear beams appeared! If one attack failed, there were still ten, a hundred, or even more attacks. The armored man needed thebination of shield and sledgehammer to mount a defense. Bang! Bang! Every sh between the two weapons caused a small area of space to be obliterated. The aftershocks spread out, causing fluctuations even hundreds of millions of kilometers away. However, the might was negligible after being transmitted so far. Xu Jingming wouldn¡¯t have been able to understand a battle at this level at all, but after he possessed Xuan, he sensed whatever Xuan sensed. He could clearly sense the exquisiteness of every spear technique. There was no spear technique that remained concealed from him, and everything was crystal-clear. He could even sense the enemy¡¯s shield and hammer techniques. Of course, what he gathered about the shield techniques and hammer techniques was only superficial. He didn¡¯t know much about the profundities within. It was unlike the spearmanship, which was executed by Xuan personally. There were no secrets after his possession. Even if there are no secrets and every spear technique is right before me, I¡­ can¡¯t understand it!?Xu Jingming felt that he was a first-year primary school student who had just learned addition and subtraction. A PhD student in physics was exining the questions in front of him, exining every segment of the questions clearly. However, Xu Jingming¡¯s intelligence found it iprehensible. What should I do? A battle of this level¡­ Even if I can sense it through possession, the difference is too great, Xu Jingming thought anxiously. Then, I¡¯ll act on instinct.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare to hesitate. He didn¡¯t know how long this battle wouldst; he couldn¡¯t afford to waste his precious time. After all, he had a vague understanding that China had used its status as a member of the Earth civilization to connect to the virtual world and had paid a huge price to obtain this possession experience. He had to seize every moment. Since I don¡¯t understand, I should remember this feeling.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t think too much about it andpletely immersed himself in this battle. His consciousnesspletely fused with Xuan as thetter fought the armored man. Attack! Attack! Attack! Xuan¡¯s moves were all attacks, and they were all the same type¡ªThrust! However, his strikes gathered the strength of his body and the vast power in the surroundings. He even used his mind and will as a guide! His mind and will carried this strike as if they wanted to tear through space! The spear was extremely fast. He thrust out his spear! The spear beam was only the eruption of the spear tip¡¯s might. When the armored man blocked it, he spun his spear and stabbed out again! It was as if he didn¡¯t need any buffer time, and he instantly delivered more than 10,000 stabs! Xuan¡¯s entire body was like a star that emitted millions of spear beams. mes rose as he unleashed his spear beams wantonly. The two parties fought for only three minutes and 20 seconds, but Xu Jingming felt that they had been fighting for a long time. This was because they had exchanged millions of blows, and he could clearly sense every move. Xu Jingming could sense that as the battle progressed, Xuan¡¯s mind and will became more and more frenzied as if he were consuming himself in mes and burning away the little bit of potential his body had left. Xuan always had a voice in his heart:?Be light! Be light! Be light!! Xu Jingming could hear his inner voice and sense that Xuan didn¡¯t have any other distracting thoughts. He only had one thought¡ªturn himself into light! Boom! At the 200-second mark, a dazzling light lit up. At this moment, it was much more dazzling than the distant star, and it instantly prated the armored man¡¯s body. This beam of light stopped in the void and turned into Xuan¡¯s figure. The left half of the armored man¡¯s body was destroyed, and the right half rapidly grew. He barely recovered his body, but most of his armor was destroyed. ¡°You broke through?¡± The armored man ignored his losses and took a step to Xuan¡¯s side, extremely excited. ¡°I did break through my limits with thest strike and reached light speed.¡± Xuan had aplicated expression as he nodded. ¡°If I had another 10,000 to 20,000 years, I would¡¯ve been able to perfect my spearmanship and reach the Paramount realm. However, I don¡¯t have that much time¡­ This breakthrough allowed me to gain minute control over my body. I should be able to live for another 300 years.¡± ¡°Light speed?¡± The armored man sighed. ¡°For your spearmanship to reach this level, you will forever be a legend in the Cosmic Human Alliance.¡± ¡°A legend?¡± Xuan nodded. ¡°I have to thank you for showing mercy in the end,¡± the armored man said with a smile. ¡°If you hadn¡¯t restrained your strength at the critical moment, I would¡¯ve been wiped out.¡± ¡°I¡¯m already very grateful that you¡¯re willing to fight me. How can I really kill you?¡± Xuan said. ¡°Your spearmanship has reached the speed of light, making you a legend among Cosmic Humans. The Human Alliance will definitely invite you to brand your spiritual imprint of this battle in the virtual world so that future generations canprehend it,¡± the armored man said. ¡°Then, do it I shall,¡± Xuan said. At this moment, Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness began to leave Xuan¡¯s body. Xuan turned his head and looked in the former¡¯s direction. If anyone can reach the speed of light with their spearmanship and perfect themselves, they can step into the Paragon realm. These words seemed to be directed at the armored man and also Xu Jingming. The entire world copsed. Xuan, the armored man, and endless outer space crumbled. Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness was repelled. ... Xu Jingming opened his eyes¡ªhe was inside the huge sphere. The door to the sphere had opened, and Xu Jingming walked to the door and down the stairs. After walking down, the stairs retracted, and the sphere door closed again. Beep.? The door in front of him opened, and Director Zhou walked in. ¡°How do you feel?¡± Director Zhou looked at Xu Jingming in anticipation. He only had some information, but he didn¡¯t know much about the legendary cosmic expert possession. ¡°I need to return.¡± Xu Jingming was a little dazed as he said, ¡°I can¡¯t be disturbed by anyone. I need toprehend it carefully.¡± There were too many things he needed to carefully analyze from this possession. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll send you back now.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°Your possessionsted more than a day, so you should be hungry. Grab something to eat on the way back.¡± ... In just a moment, therge flying transport arrived above Xu Jingming¡¯s house in Mingyue City. The stairs it lowered led straight into the courtyard. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯re back?¡± Li Miaomiao immediately ran to the courtyard and saw her boyfriend walking down the stairs. Therge aircraft retracted the stairs, closed the hatch, and flew away. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao immediately walked over. ¡°Are you hungry?¡± ¡°I ate in the flying transport.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his girlfriend and forced a smile. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Miaomiao felt that her boyfriend wasn¡¯t in the right state. He was in a daze and couldn¡¯t focus on his words. ¡°I¡¯m entering the virtual world now, Miaomiao. From now on, you don¡¯t have to care or worry about me. I¡¯m very good! When I¡¯m starving, I¡¯ll wake up on my own,¡± Xu Jingming said before walking into the house. He spent more than a day in Binhai City and wants to enter the virtual world the moment he returns? He even wants me to ignore him??Li Miaomiao was a little puzzled and had some guesses. After all, Mr. Zhou had personally picked Xu Jingming up. It had to be a matter of national importance. Meanwhile, Jingming had already put on his VR headset and entered the virtual world. In his personal space, in the martial arts arena. ¡°Set up a scene.¡± Xu Jingming changed the scene of the martial arts arena and set it to a lush, endless forest. A mountain stood tall, and the top of the mountain was sliced off, bing smooth and t. As Xu Jingming had set up the scene toorge, he was charged a fee for it in the virtual world. Of course, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind and immediately paid for it. Hepletely replicated the scene from the Xuan was on when he possessed thetter. Xu Jingming sat on the ground and also sat on the tform, allowing his mental state to bepatible with the Xuan in his memory.. He had to make the best use of his time to study andprehend it! This was because a person¡¯s memory would slowly turn into a blur with time. Chapter 99 - Seclusion

Chapter 99: Seclusion

Trantor: CKtalon The familiar environment made the memories from his possession clearer. At the same time, he reached out and tapped gently, choosing to record the entire process. ¡°Spear.¡± Xu Jingming got up and extended his hand, producing a spear. This was also a weapon thatpletely imitated Xuan. It was alsopletely ck, and the spear was 3.2 meters long. Crush. Xu Jingming frowned slightly when he simply pulled the spear with both hands.?I¡¯m slightly shorter than Xuan, and my strength control is inferior to his. A spear that¡¯s 3.2 meters long is still a little too long for me. Shorter!? The spear began to shorten slowly. Xu Jingming also tried, but he eventually stopped at 2.86 meters. This length was the most simr to the feeling of Xuan holding a spear in his memory. Xuan practiced his spear three times. Xu Jingming remembered that set of spear techniques very clearly.?This set of spear techniques ispletely different from his spearmanship inbat. It¡¯s not fast, but it¡¯s very calm. It feels more like a spear technique that nourishes life itself. It¡¯s just that the interior is like a burning nirvana that constantly umtes might for an eventual eruption. The entire set of spear techniques had all kinds of spear moves. They were very restrained and calm, and they were constantly umting strength. Because of his possession experience, Xu Jingming knew the essence of this set of spear techniques very well. He also began practicing each move. He also appeared calm and wasn¡¯t fast, but he was also umting strength internally. After practicing three times, Xu Jingming stopped. Let¡¯s see how the practice was.?Xu Jingming started ying the recording from before and watched himself use his spear techniques¡ªthis scene made him frown. When he possessed Xuan, his senses were extremely sharp. He could even urately determine the self-rotation, orbital revolution, time flow, and spatial distance of the he was on. When he showcased his spearmanship, he clearly remembered the speed and height of each thrust, and even the degree of the spin. Of course, he couldn¡¯t precisely control his body after returning to his own body. He could only rely on video recordings topare. The force exerted by this move is too deliberate and not natural enough. The spinning of the spear is also too great.?Xu Jingming watched carefully. After watching his three spearmanship demonstrations and carefully analyzing it, he immediately started practicing his spear. He practiced it three more times! Feeling that he had improved, Xu Jingming watched the recording again. ... He practiced and watched the recordings of his spear practice before repeating the whole process¡­ Xu Jingming only stopped after the 9th cycle, for a total of 27 times. It¡¯s about there. Although it can¡¯t reach the level I remember and feels like it¡¯scking, this is the best I can do now.?Xu Jingming looked at the video.?I¡¯ll save all the videos and record down all the problems that exist! I hope I can be enlightened when I watch them in the future. Xu Jingming was quite satisfied. After practicing this set of spear techniques, he was already used to viewing them from a spatiotemporal perspective. This set of spear techniques is very calm and reserved. It¡¯s extremely gentle, but it¡¯s constantly umting might and can erupt at any time,?Xu Jingming thought.?Since it¡¯s very calm and isn¡¯t fast, I¡¯ll temporarily call this spearmanship Life-Nourishing Spear Technique. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t be bothered to think too much about it and gave a simple name. Next, I have to focus on mybat spearmanship.?Xu Jingming started changing the martial arts arena. It changed to the void of the universe with a tiny star in the distance. Thes had already vanished. The scenepletely simted the edge of the ster system. In the silent and dark outer space, Xu Jingming stood there, and an opponent projection appeared in front of him¡ªthe armored man. Xu Jingming deepened his immersion from looking at the armored man. Unfortunately, the opponent I virtualized is only an illusion, Xu Jingming thought. The armored man held a shield in one hand and a hammer in the other¡ªit was a projection. After all, no matter how he set the strength, it would destroy the feeling. It was better to set a projection. Xu Jingming began to use his spearmanship. ¡°Die.¡± Xu Jingming wanted to stab out. There¡¯s no solid ground in the void to stand on, so it¡¯s not easy to exert force.?Xu Jingming immediately felt awkward. To Xuan, the void was no different fromnd. Xuan¡¯s foot could cause the void to tremble and distort. However, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t! Forget it. I¡¯ll create a huge asteroid.?Xu Jingming could only continue virtualizing objects. Under his and the armored man¡¯s feet, he virtualized an asteroid that spanned several kilometers. The surface of the asteroid was rtively t. Let¡¯s begin.?With his feet on the asteroid, Xu Jingming¡¯s force delivery became smoother, and he began stabbing at the projection in front of him. Pu! This stab made Xu Jingming shake his head slightly before stabbing again! Xuan only had one move in hisbat spearmanship¡ªThrust! And inbat, Xuan had used this move more than ten million times! Xu Jingming had a deep impression of it. The same move that had been used more than ten million times constantly imprinted itself into his mind; he would still have a deep impression of this move even after centuries or even millennia. No matter what move the enemy uses, it will always be this thrust. This move is both offensive and defensive. This is because the move is too fast. Even if the enemy attacks, he can strike first and attack the enemy¡¯s openings¡­ Naturally, he can parry the other party¡¯s attack.?Xu Jingming knew very well how powerful this move was. It was both offense and defense. Simrly, this move is also a movement technique.?Xu Jingming knew this very well.?It appears to be executed with a spear, but it¡¯s actually like the sharp ws of a tiger or the horns of an ox! The spear is only a part of Xuan¡¯s body. In the end, his entire body turned into a beam of light, and the spear was only a part of it. His entire body reached the speed of light. Just this thrust was offensive, defensive, a movement technique, and even Xuan¡¯s mind and will! Xu Jingming still clearly remembered that the other party seemed to have consumed his life in the end with mes. He only had one thought¡ªbe light! Be light!?Xu Jingming also tried his best to repeat this thought to himself. Although it was difficult, he repeated it in his heart and executed his spear techniques repeatedly. Forward Thrust! Backward Thrust! His figure was like fire, and he was as fast as lightning as he thrust out his spear. 10 times, 100 times, 1,000 times, 10,000 times¡­ Xu Jingming was immersed. Even if he was tired in the virtual world, he could recover to optimal state with a light tap. As for his mind? He was extremely excited and didn¡¯t feel tired at all. After stabbing out tens of thousands of times, he felt mentally exhausted. On the asteroid in the void of space, Xu Jingming advanced, retreated, and dodged left and right. He moved extremely quickly in all directions, and his entire body naturally carried the concept of a spear. It was as if his body had turned into a spear, and every movement he made had the concept of a spear thrust¡ªit was fast and fierce! In the past, Xu Jingming¡¯s movement technique was like the eruption of lightning and fire, ferocious and fierce. But now, his movement technique was fast and sharp! It was even more straightforward. As he moved, his spear would also thrust out! His footwork and spear stabbed out in perfect sync. Every strike carried the force of his entire body¡¯s momentum, and its might exceeded his former ultimate move¡ªMountain Shattering. I¡¯m really a little tired. I¡¯ve practiced this thrust for 16 hours??Xu Jingming looked at the time and was a little surprised.?Thankfully, the timer restarts after midnight. I can still stay online for another 15 hours or so. As for hunger, not eating or drinking for two days after his body evolved was a trivial matter. This thrust might seem like a move, but it¡¯s actually all-epassing and can make one a legend in the cosmos. I¡¯ll temporarily call it¡­ Beam Transformation Spear Technique.?Xu Jingming also gave a simple name. Then, Xu Jingming tapped gently and adjusted the scene, returning to the forest scene from before. Xu Jingming sat on the mesa in the lush forest. During the day I possessed him, the practice of Life-Nourishing Spear Technique and the fightingsted only an hour. The rest of the time, I was practically in a state of rxation.?Xu Jingming still clearly remembered that state. His entire body didn¡¯t have any fluctuations of thought, and he was as silent as a celestial body or a star. He naturally emitted mental fluctuations. Xu Jingming imitated that state. Now that he was mentally exhausted, it was better for him to empty himself. Empty¡­ Empty¡­ His body was as silent as the stars in the sky. It was as if he could remain motionless for thousands or tens of thousands of years. Xu Jingming guided his body and tried his best to get closer to Xuan¡¯s state back then. Although he was far from reaching that level, Xu Jingming felt his mind be more emptied as he tried. His mind also became quieter, and he really felt like a star was spinning in silence. Xu Jingming had never felt so calm in all these years. This wasn¡¯t losing consciousness; it was empty and void. He could still sense his surroundings naturally, and he knew everything around him, but he didn¡¯t have a single thought. Time passed¡­ Huh??Xu Jingming suddenly jolted awake and immediately looked at the time. It was already 8:22 a.m. I sat there for eight hours??Xu Jingming was a little surprised. Chapter 100 - Cultivation Days

Chapter 100: Cultivation Days

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming also sensed the changes in his body. On the one hand, he was rxed and happy, but on the other hand, he was sensitive to his surroundings. I can sense my body in a much sharper manner.?Xu Jingming sat on the ground and took in the sensations his body gave him, only to be surprised.?Lv. 3 is about fusing the mind into every part of the body, greatly improving one¡¯s physical response. But now, my physical response is even stronger! Not only did his tendons, bones, and flesh¡ªeven his organs¡ªfeel much clearer, but it seemed as though the past rity was a blur and was only average now. The stronger my sensory response, the easier it will be for me to mobilize my body¡¯s strength.?Xu Jingming got up, reached out, and retrieved the ck spear before attempting it. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! With a shake of his spear, he spun and stabbed out dozens of times consecutively, producing afterimages¡ªhe was clearly much faster than before. Then, he used a move that had rapid force delivery as he swiped left and right. He also used Spear Cleave and Spear Crush, as well as other moves. The feeling of every strike is clearer and more natural.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?With the country¡¯s grooming, the method of training my mind might not be inferior to spearmanship in importance. I don¡¯t know the true name of this mind-training method. I¡¯ll temporarily call it Mental Tempering Art, Xu Jingming thought. I¡¯ve learned three methods from that legendary cosmic expert, Xuan. Which one is more important¡ªthe Life-Nourishing Spear Technique, the Beam Transformation Spear Technique, or the Mental Tempering Art? It¡¯s still impossible to determine, Xu Jingming thought. Beam Transformation Spear Technique appeared to be the most powerful move, but it was only a single thrust! He ultimately hadn¡¯t reached Xuan¡¯s level, so it was impossible for him to use a single ¡®thrust¡¯ inbat. In contrast, the Life-Nourishing Spear contained many variations of the spear. Mental Tempering Art¡­ had the effect of elevating one¡¯s spirit and mind. It was also beneficial to one¡¯s control over the body. Oh right, other than these three, there¡¯s also Xuan¡¯s opponent.?Xu Jingming thought of the armored man.?In that battle, the opponent used shield and hammer techniques more than 9.87 million times. I sensed it clearly every time. As he had possessed Xuan, Xu Jingming could clearly sense his opponent¡¯s shield and hammer techniques. Although I don¡¯t know the essence behind them, with Xuan¡¯s senses, I can at least see through parts of it, Xu Jingming thought.?Before Xuan broke through, that muscr expert even had the advantage in head-on shes. It¡¯s just that his speed was inferior. His shield technique is very domineering.?Xu Jingming recalled the memories he had from experiencing more than 9 million strikes.?His shield technique is extremely domineering. It suppresses spacetime and obliterates everything! A small area of space was obliterated where the shield and spear beam collided. Xu Jingming extended his right hand, and a square shield simr to the muscr man¡¯s appeared. It was more effective learning with simr weapons. Bang! Xu Jingming tried smashing his shield. As he didn¡¯t possess the armored man, Xu Jingming could only imitate him and try again and again ording to his idea of shield techniques. Just like that, he executed shield techniques one after another on the mesa. He practiced with his left hand and then with his right. This was because the armored man used a single-handed shield. When learning, Xu Jingming temporarily used a single-handed shield. Beep! Beep! Beep!? At 12 noon, Xu Jingming stopped practicing his shield technique when he was informed of the time. ... At lunchtime, Xu Jingming went offline punctually. Feeling hungry, he saw Li Miaomiao sitting on the sofa in the living room. ¡°Jingming, are you hungry?¡± Li Miaomiao smiled. ¡°I¡¯m a little hungry,¡± Xu Jingming said apologetically. ¡°I was a little carried away by my training and didn¡¯t log off.¡± ¡°The dishes have just been prepared,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I guessed that even if you¡¯re a Divine expert, you can¡¯t spend more than 16 hours a day online. I guessed that you would definitelye out for lunch.¡± ¡°Five, it¡¯s mealtime!¡± Li Miaomiao shouted. The butler robot, Five, started carrying the dishes to the dining table. Xu Jingming walked over and started eating inrge mouthfuls. He hadn¡¯t eaten for more than 30 hours after returning from Binhai, so he was naturally hungry and thirsty. Li Miaomiao ate very slowly. She usually didn¡¯t spend time in the virtual world during the day and ate all three meals. She only spent most of her time online at night because Radiant Sun yers could only spend 12 hours a day online. ¡°Ever since you entered the Cosmos Ranking, you were taken away by the country the next afternoon,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile as she ate. ¡°You were in seclusion after you returned. I¡¯m afraid you haven¡¯t been keeping up with matters, right?¡± ¡°What matters?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Ninth ce appeared on the Cosmos Ranking yesterday, and tenth appeared today,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Two more appeared?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°As time passes, experts will appear faster.¡± After all, China had groomed many people, so other countries would definitely groom their geniuses. ¡°World number nine is from Japan. Name¡¯s Kiyori Toichi,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s him?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°He¡¯s a martial arts expert from the older generation. He should be around 45 this year, and he¡¯s the number one spearman in Japan. He¡¯s also considered a spearmanship grandmaster.¡± He also practiced spearmanship, so he naturally knew this overseas expert from the older generation. In human history, it wasn¡¯t just China that used spears; all the other countries had studied spears as well. In particr, the World Martial Arts Tournament had influenced the world for 30 years, allowing many spearmanship schools around the world to flourish. There were also many spearmanship practitioners in Japan. ¡°World number ten is from India. His name is Halu Singh, and he¡¯s 25 this year,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°He was originally a martial arts genius, but he was injured during apetition at the age of 16, causing him to be bedridden. When the virtual world arrived, his body recovered, and he¡¯s now ranked tenth in the world. India has gone crazy over him, and everyone idolizes this genius expert.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°Paralyzed at the age of 16? That¡¯s terrible.¡± As they chatted, Xu Jingming finished 80% of the food on the table and got up. ¡°I¡¯ll continue practicing my spearmanship.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve practiced in the virtual world for more than 30 hours. You are still training while offline? Aren¡¯t you tired?¡± Li Miaomiao couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°I¡¯m not tired; I¡¯m filled with energy.¡± Xu Jingming grinned and picked up a spear before running to the yard to continue practicing. Even learning the knowledge in a book took a long time. First, he had to understand the gist of things. Then, he had to analyze each and every piece of knowledge meticulously. He even needed to try some questions to determine if he really understood the content¡­ After careful study and assimting the content, it could only be considered as gaining basic knowledge for a book. It was the same with Xuan¡¯s spearmanship! Xu Jingming had only gained a basic understanding during his training in the virtual world; he hadn¡¯t even grasped the basics. Even grasping the basics required a lot of time. It took time and effort to grasp it deeper. Jingming is that engrossed in his spearmanship??Li Miaomiao looked through the ss window at her boyfriend in the yard, who was focused on his spearmanship. She couldn¡¯t help but mutter to herself and sigh with emotion.?Perhaps this is why he¡¯s ranked in the world¡¯s top ten while I¡¯m still stuck at Radiant Sun. ... Xu Jingming studied in reality and practiced hard in the virtual world. Gradually, he became ustomed to it. In reality, the focus was on the Mental Tempering Art! It was matched with three runs of Heavenly Python Evolution. In the virtual world, he focused on Life-Nourishing Spear Technique, Beam Transformation Spear Technique, and shield techniques. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have a clear direction in the past, so he could only fumble his way forward. Now that he had a clear direction, there were many things worth studying¡ªbe it spearmanship or shield techniques. He waspletely immersed in them and didn¡¯t care about the changes in the outside world. In the outside world, as days passed, Fang Yu, Zhou Yi, Zhang Qing, Tie Lianyun, Xiong Tianshan, Zhao Fan, and others from China consecutively ced themselves on the Cosmos Ranking. There were even more experts from countries around the world who entered the Cosmos Ranking. In the blink of an eye, September passed, and October arrived. Chapter 101 - Personal Combat Strength Interface

Chapter 101: Personal Combat Strength Interface

Trantor: CKtalon On the evening of 5th October, in Yang Qingshuo¡¯s personal space. The six members of Team Pearwood were gathered here. ¡°Cheers.¡± Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, Wang Yi, Heng Fang, Liu Chongyuan, and Yang Qingshuo all had happy smiles on their faces as they raised their sses and drank their beverages. As martial artists, they were used to not drinking alcohol, so their celebrations involved beverages. ¡°Shuo, I never expected you to reach Lv. 3 faster than me and Bear.¡± Heng Fang tapped Yang Qingshuo¡¯s chest. ¡°I¡¯m so envious, jealous, and hateful! Why am I stuck at a bottleneck and unable to break through?¡± ¡°I¡¯m with you.¡± Liu Chongyuan hugged Heng Fang. ¡°Get lost. I don¡¯t need yourpany.¡± Heng Fang immediately dodged him. ¡°What I need is to work hard.¡± ¡°Tch.¡± Liu Chongyuan curled his lips. ¡°If your wife shouts for you, you¡¯ll immediately run over to coax her. Look at our captain! He hasn¡¯t helped Sister Cat for the past month.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t stir up trouble,¡± Xu Jingming immediately said. ¡°I haven¡¯t teamed up with you guys either.¡± ¡°Brother Xu, you didn¡¯t apany us teammates, Sister-inw, or even participate in any matches,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°You were an influential figure in the first month of the virtual world¡¯sunch, but you haven¡¯t appeared at all in the past month! Do you know how famous Fang Yu is now? Many people think that Fang Yu is now China¡¯s number two.¡± ¡°Yes, Fang Yu publicly defeated Senior Lei Yunfang a week ago.¡± Heng Fang nodded. ¡°Master Liu Hai and Senior Lei Yunfang were fixed as first and second ce previously. With Senior Lei Yunfang defeated¡­ and Fang Yu being only 20 years old, many people in the country believe that Fang Yu is extremely talented. It¡¯s even possible for him to surpass Liu Hai in the future.¡± ¡°I heard from Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and smiled. ¡°Fang Yu is quite talented.¡± He and his master, Liu Hai, received the highest level of grooming. Fang Yu must¡¯ve received grooming as well! His grooming was inferior to his, but he defeated Lei Yunfang. He was indeed talented. ¡°Brother Xu, you¡¯ve long cleared Cosmos Tower. You must¡¯ve be stronger in the past month,¡± Yang Qingshuo said indignantly. ¡°You have to participate in Divine matches asionally to let the outside world know that you¡¯re stronger than Fang Yu.¡± ¡°Divine matches?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°The queuing will often match us to rtively weak opponents. Fighting is also a waste of time. I might as well cultivate by myself and head to the Cosmos Tower for practice.¡± ¡°A waste of time?¡± Wang Yi, Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, and Liu Chongyuan looked at each other. ¡°Hear that? He thinks Divine matches are a waste of time.¡± Heng Fang shook his head. ¡°I even treat them as life-and-death battles every time.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. Yes. In a Divine match, he might have to fight 100 matches before he could encounter an opponent that posed a threat. The efficiency was too low! He had watched some Divine battle videos. In the entire country, only Fang Yu, Lei Yunfang, and Zhou Yi interested him, but they only posed a slight threat. It was rare to encounter one in a queue, so he might as well go to the Cosmos Tower and fight a few battles. And the only person he cared about was¡­ his master, Liu Hai! Ever since the Firestarter Cup, his master, Liu Hai, had never participated in a Divine battle like him. Perhaps in Master¡¯s eyes, a Divine match is also a waste of time.?Xu Jingming could guess his master¡¯s thoughts.?Master has also received the same level of grooming as me; he must be working hard to study it. ... Xu Jingming didn¡¯t answer. Since he wasn¡¯t interested in Divine matches, his teammates couldn¡¯t do anything about it. ¡°I broke through to Lv. 3 during the Firestarter Cup, and I wasn¡¯t far from Fang Yu,¡± Wang Yi said as she sat on the sofa. ¡°But in a month, Fang Yu has far exceeded me. I even cleared Cosmos Tower, being 11th in China. I¡¯m ranked 47th in the world.¡± Li Miaomiao sat to the side and held Wang Yi¡¯s hand as sheforted thetter. ¡°The tigers in Cosmos Tower are very disadvantageous to sharpshooters. It took Zhou Yi a long time to clear them. Sister Yi, you are ultimately one of the top sharpshooters in China. Even in the world, you are ranked in the top five.¡± ¡°Cat, you sure know how tofort people.¡± Wang Yi smiled. The two sisters had a good rtionship. Huh??The six people present received a virtual world announcement. ¡°World announcement?¡± Xu Jingming opened the announcement. ¡°To promote the improvement of thebat techniques of experts around the world, the virtual world will officiallyunch a Global Crossfire function at 9 p.m. on October 10, Beijing time. Divine experts are allowed to participate in Global Crossfire andpete with Divine experts from all over the world.¡± Xu Jingming and the others saw China¡¯s time; the experts from the other countries naturally saw the time in their respective time zones. ¡°Global Crossfire?¡± Xu Jingming and the others were surprised. ¡°As of today, there are exactly 50 people on the Cosmos Ranking,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I originally guessed that something big would happen once 100 people entered the Cosmos Ranking, but they started at just 50 people¡­ It looks like the Earth Alliance can¡¯t hold back and is in a hurry tounch this function.¡± ¡°Fighting with experts all across the globe?¡± Wang Yi¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. ¡°This is interesting.¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to it too.¡± Xu Jingming believed that China had groomed him and his master the most. There were probably several people in the world who had received the same level of grooming. In addition, there were probably many who had received slightly weaker grooming. For example, Tejano Xire, who was only 20 years old. He was ranked fourth globally a long time ago, even earlier than Lei Yunfang. Now, how much had Tejano Xire improved? Could he defeat him? Who knew what kind of genius would appear in the world¡¯s seven billion people? For example, a genius stronger than Fang Yu? ¡°Let¡¯s make the best use of time to cultivate,¡± Xu Jingming said as he got up. ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± Heng Fang got up as well, his eyes glowing. ¡°Thepetition between experts worldwide will definitely be much more intense than now. I can¡¯t ck off anymore. I have to tell my wife that I need to enter seclusion as well.¡± Wang Yi¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. ¡°I can fight the world¡¯s experts.¡± Everyone quickly dispersed, including Yang Qingshuo¡ªwho had just broken through. All of them were filled with fighting spirit. ... The martial arts arena in Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space was set to the edge of the ster system. Of course, it only looked simr; there were many differences in other aspects. For example, the actual range of activity was only half a kilometer, and anything far away was just a visual. For example, there was air, and the temperature was maintained at about 10 degrees. There was nothing Xu Jingming could do about it; he couldn¡¯t survive in space. At this moment, on a floating asteroid, Xu Jingming held a ck spear and continued practicing his Beam Transformation Spear Technique. Compared to his first practice, the frequency at which he practiced had decreased greatly. He would get into the zone every time before thrusting his spear forward. His footwork changed as he stabbed out repeatedly! By channeling his strength, he could clearly unleash faster and faster attacks when using Beam Transformation. This was also something he had figured out over the past month. The channeling of strength from Life-Nourishing could bebined with Beam Transformation. Buzz! The spear produced afterimages as the spear shaft spun, producing a buzzing sound. Be light!?Xu Jingming only had one thought in his mind. After a month of Mental Cultivation, he could be free of distracting thoughts for a short period of time. For example, his mind was pure, and he only had one thought¡ªbe light! Make himself and the spear in his hand be light! He practiced repeatedly. Xu Jingming practiced Beam Transformation Spear Technique more than 10,000 times a day, just like how one could figure out something by reading a book a hundred times! Although the number of times he practiced Beam Transformation Spear Technique decreased over time, the efficiency increased. From all his training to this very day¡­ Xu Jingming finally broke through the ¡®limit¡¯ after a massive number of practices and a will that was far stronger than in the past. He could clearly sense deeper into his body. He could sense every fascicle in his body at a deeper and finer level. For example, just like how ordinary people mobilized their main muscle groups, Xu Jingming could mobilize these fine muscle fibers with his mind, allowing the muscle fibers to work together and exert force with greater efficiency. It wasn¡¯t just the muscles; there were also the patagium, bursitis, tendon sheaths, and other tissues. There were also the joints of the bones, the operation of the organs¡­ Everything went deeper. His entire body was like an iparably tight machine. Under Xu Jingming¡¯s will, it instantly operated more efficiently, and the strength he unleashed was even more terrifying. Boom!? Xu Jingming¡¯s figure turned into a blur as a beam shed, and he appeared ten meters away as if he had teleported. The sound of his spear resonating with the air was as ear-piercing as an explosion. ¡°Unknown Lv. 4 spearmanship discovered. Please name it.¡± A voice sounded in his ears. Xu Jingming was stunned, and he immediately opened his personalbat strength interface. Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Advanced 95%) (583 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 251 Technique: Unknown Spearmanship (Lv. 4 3%), Spearmanship (Lv. 3 99%), Footwork (Lv. 3 93%), Shield Technique (Lv. 3 92%) Basic Combat Strength: 15060 Combat Bonus: 55% Combat Strength: 23343 Chapter 102 - The Virtual Worlds Evaluation

Chapter 102: The Virtual World¡¯s Evaluation

Xu Jingming was a little surprised to see hisbat strength.?I¡¯ve only gained an unknown spearmanship at Lv. 4 3%, but mybat strength has more than doubled? Before his breakthrough today, his basicbat strength was only around 7,000, and hisbat strength was barely above 10,000. Breaking through from Lv. 3 to Lv. 4 is a qualitative change.?Xu Jingming thought for a moment and felt that the virtual world¡¯s data was still very urate. When he used Beam Transformation Spear, he could even mobilize the strength of every fascicle. His organs could mobilize even greater potential, and the strength he unleashed was indeed terrifying. Ignoring everything else, just his speed was terrifying when he used Beam Transformation Spear. He was much faster than Senior Lei Yunfang. My spearmanship is still at Lv. 3 99%, but there¡¯s an unknown spearmanship??Xu Jingming looked at his personalbat strength interface and was a little puzzled. He gently tapped open the detailed introduction of ¡®Unknown Spearmanship (Lv. 4 3%).¡¯ There was indeed a detailed exnation on the interface¡ªLv. 4 skills were unique. Countless people learned techniques from the same school, but when they reached Lv. 4, they gained different insights. This was because Lv. 4 skills contained a person¡¯s will! Everyone¡¯s will was different, and the skills they created were also different. Naturally, they were responsible for naming it. If Xu Jingming created seven or eight spear techniques with different wills, all seven or eight spear techniques would be listed for him to name them. So the key to a Lv. 4 skill is mind and will??Xu Jingming only came to a realization when he saw the exnation.?Right, one has to have a strong mind and will, allowing them to sense their body deeply enough before they can enter the level of ¡®fascicles.¡¯ Beam Transformation Spear Technique is indeed a spear technique that contains the strongest willpower that I currently have.?Xu Jingming looked at the interface¡ªspearmanship, footwork, and shield techniques that were still at the limit of Lv. 3.?I need to have strong willpower to achieve a breakthrough with these three techniques. However, one¡¯s mind and will have to synergize with the technique.?Xu Jingming understood this thanks to his experience. The will of Beam Transformation Spear was to press forward indomitably! It was to be light! There was no way out! This will was very simr to Xu Jingming¡¯s Shadowless Thrust; it also pursued extreme speed regardless of the cost. Moreover, Xu Jingming had executed millions of moves while possessing the body, so his training went very smoothly. He naturallyprehended his own version of Beam Transformation Spear Technique. However, shield techniques weren¡¯t suitable for pressing forward indomitably with no way out. What about the other moves in spearmanship? Spearmanship also included Crush, sh, Parry, sh, Block, and other moves. Most of them didn¡¯t suit Beam Transformation Spear¡¯s willpower. Back when my spearmanship broke through from Lv. 2 to Lv. 3, my shield techniques and footwork also broke through in a few days, Xu Jingming thought.?But clearly, it¡¯s not that easy to break through from Lv. 3 to Lv. 4. I have to have a suitable mind and will. ¡°Name¡­¡± ¡°Beam Transformation Spear Technique!¡± Xu Jingming named the unknown spear technique Beam Transformation. I¡¯ll familiarize myself with my strongest spear technique first.?Xu Jingming started practicing. Practicing this spear technique allowed him to mobilize his body at a deeper level; it was a wonderful feeling. The pumping of his heart made his blood vessels flow like raging rivers, and even the tiny blood vessels were like branching rivers. He could clearly sense the blood pumping through his body. Each and every move he made was a form of enjoyment. ¡­ Life Evolution Bureau. Knock! Knock! Knock! Someone knocked on the door, sounding a little anxious. ¡°Come in,¡± Director Zhou said calmly. The secretary pushed open the door and entered, unable to hide his excitement. ¡°Director! Director, good news! Xu Jingming has already created a Lv. 4 spear technique!¡± Lv. 4 spear technique??Director Zhou was surprised. Due to his personality, he didn¡¯t like staying in the virtual world for long. He preferred to work in reality and only enter the virtual world when he was tired. ¡°I remember that Liu Hai just broke through to Lv. 4 two days ago,¡± Director Zhou pressed. ¡°Xu Jingming broke through today?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The secretary nodded excitedly. ¡°China has two Lv. 4 experts now.¡± ¡°Life Evolution bes more unimaginable the further one goes, and the difficulty will only increase,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Going from Lv. 3 to Lv. 4 exceeds the range of normal techniques. One has to have a strong enough mind and will and then perfectly fuse them into their techniques; otherwise, it will remain at Lv. 3 99%.¡± ¡°Liu Hai chose the Lv. 8 Shield Saber Technique for his grooming. It¡¯s a very profound legacy that includes theplete heritage of willpower, footwork,bat techniques, physical cultivation, and so on,¡± Director Zhou thought and said. ¡°Liu Hai has a clear path forward while Xu Jingming chose to possess a legendary cosmic figure, so he doesn¡¯t have aplete legacy.¡± The secretary said, ¡°But Xu Jingming¡¯s improvement is clearly faster than Liu Hai¡¯s! Liu Hai was already Lv. 3 99% during the Firestarter Cup.¡± ¡°Director, this is the virtual world¡¯s judgment for the two of them.¡± The secretary handed a document to Director Zhou. Director Zhou took it. ¡°Liu Hai: Good at studying and carefully studying all aspects of a legacy. Moreover, he¡¯s good at summarizing. He integrates concepts into his Taiji Shield Saber Technique and forms his own school of thought.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming: He divided the gains from possessing the cosmic legend into many categories. Moreover, he dissected the moves he learned from the possession into different categories and made inferences, studying them carefully. In his notebook, there are 18 major sses and 73 minor sses of spear techniques. He isn¡¯t affected by the original spear and shield techniques, but takes on a weing attitude¡­ He instinctively believed that with the vastness of the universe, the past umtions on Earth are but only a drop in the oceanpared to the universe. He is more devoted to learning and building up a spearmanship system.¡± ¡°The system determines that Xu Jingming should be influenced by his physics background. It¡¯s like he¡¯s studying physics of the universe and the many gains from his possession.¡± ¡°Both of them are good at studying. However, Liu Hai will abandon what¡¯s not suitable for him and absorb what¡¯s suitable for him. He will then fuse it into his Taiji system, allowing it to be stronger.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s learning is more detail-oriented, and he has systematically broken them down. Bybining many systems, he eventually creates a multi-dimensional system.¡± ¡­ Director Zhou had the long evaluation provided by the virtual world in front of him, and he kept reading. ¡°Director, the resources the two of them chose were different,¡± the secretary said. ¡°Liu Hai chose aplete set of Lv. 8 legacies that contain many aspects such as mind and will. Xu Jingming chose to possess a legendary cosmic figure¡­ ording to the information we received, most people in the Universe who choose aplete set of Lv. 8 legacies grow faster! This is because aplete set of legacies covers all aspects; they don¡¯t need to figure it out by themselves.¡± ¡°However, those who choose to possess a cosmic legend might go further,¡± Director Zhou sighed and said. ¡°The price for both is the same. China grooms Liu Hai and Xu Jingming equally.¡± ¡°They also made the choice they wanted. As for how far they can go in the future, it¡¯s up to them,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°China is just a country on Earth. We can help them in the early stages, but in the future¡­ We won¡¯t be able to help them even if we want to. This is because we need to take care of everyone in the country simultaneously. We also need to groom the second and third-generation geniuses.¡± ¡°Among the first generation experts¡ª¡± The secretary showed his immense excitement. ¡°¡ªLiu Hai and Xu Jingming are really amazing. When Global Crossfire begins, they will definitely shock the entire world.¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± Director Zhou smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t count your eggs before they hatch. This is only the beginning. When Xu Jingming and Liu Hai break through to Lv. 5, that will truly be a joyous asion.¡± The secretary nodded. Lv. 5 meant somethingpletely different. ****** Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, it was the night of October 10, Beijing time. Everyone around the world was excited and expectant because Global Crossfire was about to begin. The world¡¯s top experts would begin fighting. Which country¡¯s experts were stronger? The answer was about to be revealed.. Chapter 103 - Global Crossfire

Chapter 103: Global Crossfire

Trantor: CKtalon At 9 p.m. on October 10, in China¡¯s official livestream channel. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao sat in the stands and drank their beverages as they watched the livestream. ¡°Jingming, are you really not participating in Global Crossfire on the first day?¡± Li Miaomiao asked as she drank her coffee. ¡°There are too many Divine experts worldwide. China has more than 15,000 Divine experts now, and I heard that there are more than 60,000 Divine experts worldwide. The situation is too much of a mess,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll just watch first and see the strength of the world¡¯s top experts before deciding.¡± At the very least, in a Divine battle, nobody in the country was his match other than his master¡ª Liu Hai, who hadn¡¯t revealed his strength. After all, he hadn¡¯t seen anyone reach Lv. 4 for the time being. ¡°There are 15,000 Divine experts in the country, but I haven¡¯t reached that yet.¡± Li Miaomiao scratched her nose and lowered her head. ¡°With your teaching, Sister Xiaoqing¡¯s teaching, and Sister Yi¡¯s teaching¡­ So many experts have taught me. It¡¯s been so long since the virtual world¡¯sunch, but my basicbat strength is only 962. I¡¯m still short of 1,000.¡± ¡°At your speed, you can reach a basicbat strength of 1,000 in a week,¡± Xu Jingmingforted. ¡°You¡¯ll be a Divine expert then.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Miaomiao clenched her fists. ¡°ording to the ratio as of now, there¡¯s one Divine expert in 100,000. That¡¯s pretty impressive.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°The virtual world wasunched more than two months ago, which is equivalent to more than five years of arduous training in reality! Those with some talent can generally reach Divine.¡± ¡°You mean that my talent is rtively poor?¡± Li Miaomiao red at her boyfriend. ¡°No, no, no¡­¡± Xu Jingming immediately said. ¡°It¡¯s because you didn¡¯t work hard enough. You ck off on certain days, so you¡¯re only one step away from Divine. If you had worked harder, you would¡¯ve seeded a long time ago. Therefore, you¡¯re quite talented.¡± Only then did Li Miaomiao nod in satisfaction. Xu Jingming heaved a secret sigh of relief. With the guidance of so many top experts¡ªhim, Dai Xiaoqing, and Wang Yi¡ªLi Miaomiao should¡¯ve reached Divine with a little more talent despite not working so hard. After all, the virtual world¡¯s cultivation environment was too good. In fact, his girlfriend, Li Miaomiao, was only considered average in martial arts talent! She didn¡¯t have the talent to be the one in 100,000. ¡°I also know that my talent in martial arts and weapons is far inferior to yours. Sigh, this is what it feels like to be surrounded by geniuses¡­¡± Li Miaomiao sighed. ¡°It makes me appear so mediocre.¡± ¡°Watch thepetition. Don¡¯t wallow in self-pity,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Dear viewers in the livestream, the battle we are live-streaming is between China¡¯s expert team and the EU team.¡± Liu Xin gazed at the livestream and began the introduction. ¡°China has Fang Yu, who is ranked 12th on the Cosmos Ranking. His four teammates are slightly inferior. As for the EU, there¡¯s Zaha Magnus, who is ranked 15th on the Cosmos Ranking. His four teammates are also ordinary Divine experts. This battle¡­ will mainly depend on the battle between Fang Yu and Zaha.¡± ¡°Also, here¡¯s a tidbit for everyone,¡± Liu Xin said with a smile. ¡°The EU¡¯s official livestream is also live-streaming this battle. The number of viewers has reached 600 million! In China¡¯s official livestream, the number of viewers has exceeded 900 million!¡± As the host spoke, the battle began. It was the modern city map. Li Miaomiao stood in the stands and said, ¡°From the Cosmos Ranking, Zaha Magnus is the number two expert in the EU. He uses dual axes. Fang Yu¡¯s domestic poprity is very high. After defeating Lei Yunfang, many people in China believe that he¡¯s China¡¯s number two with limitless potential.¡± ¡°He has a lot of potential. After all, he¡¯s only 20.¡± Xu Jingming watched the battle. In this battle, with Fang Yu and Zaha around, the other eight were simply decorations. Even a Lv. 2 sharpshooter couldn¡¯t threaten them from a distance. If they approached, they would be easily killed by the two. ¡°Fang Yu from China?¡± Zaha was tall and thin. He was 2.19 meters tall and held a pair of battle axes. Fang Yu was shorter than Zaha, but he was more muscr. He wore heavy armor and held a City-Storming Halberd as he charged at Zaha. ¡°Hmph.¡± Zaha snorted coldly and charged forward. The two were extremely fast and used heavy weapons. Their charge was terrifying. Whoosh. The ax in Zaha¡¯s hand struck out with intense might! The ax streaked across the sky, leaving behind afterimages. ng! The extremely-heavy City-Storming Halberd blocked the ax head-on. However, the other battle ax struck from another angle. Not only were Zaha¡¯s battle axes heavy, but they also had an unpredictablebination. Fang Yu¡¯s heavy armor wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand a single strike. ¡°Get lost!¡± Fang Yu swung the City-Storming Halberd in his hand and blocked another strike. The City-Storming Halberd was extremely ferocious. As it brandished, it left behind ck afterimages as it attacked Zaha. What great strength.?Zaha was also famous for his strength. His two axes had perfectlybined ferocity and bizarreness, but he was suppressed by the City-Storming Halberd. The strength was too great, and the speed was too fast! Fang Yu charged forward like a monster! He disdained using throwing weapons. After consecutively attacking dozens of times, he finally broke through the obstructions of Zaha¡¯s two axes and stabbed through thetter¡¯s chest, causing his body to turn ethereal. Only then did Fang Yu smile excitedly. He liked the feeling of defeating his opponents one after another! ¡°Fang Yu!¡± ¡°Fang Yu!¡± ¡°Fang Yu is invincible!¡± ¡°We won!¡± ¡°The number two expert in the EU was also defeated by Fang Yu!¡± The audience boiled over. After all, it was the first battle on China¡¯s official livestream since Global Crossfire began. Fang Yu had won, so it left the audience pumped. At the same time, countless viewers in the official livestream of the EU found it unbelievable. ¡°How is that possible?¡± ¡°How can he break through Zaha¡¯s two axes?¡± ¡°That Chinese man in ck heavy armor actually suppressed Zahapletely. I heard that he¡¯s ranked 12th on the Cosmos Ranking. There are three others ranked higher than him in China: Liu Hai, Lei Yunfang, and Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve done some research on China¡¯s Fang Yu. He¡¯s very impressive now and has defeated Lei Yunfang domestically. Everyone believes that he¡¯s the second strongest person in China.¡± ¡°But Zaha still lost.¡± The EU citizens felt a dent in their pride. They yearned for their experts to win. ... Xu Jingming smiled when he saw everyone cheer. China¡¯s overall strength is much greater than that of the EU,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. However, Xu Jingming recalled his experiences when he possessed Xuan. ¡°Earth civilization requests permission to connect to the virtual worldwork.¡± ¡°Purchase price¡­¡± ¡°Payment sessful.¡± Xu Jingming still remembered those things clearly. If his guess was right, Earth¡¯s civilization was only one of the civilizations in the vast universe. Xuan is a councilor of the Cosmic Human Alliance. What kind of organization is it??Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Xuan and that armored man are existences that can easily destroys and even stars, yet their status isn¡¯t high enough. Then, what kind of status does Earth¡¯s civilization have? Uponing into contact with these secrets and seeing the battle, Xu Jingming was naturally extremely calm. He had ced his sights toward the cosmos. ording to Director Zhou, I¡¯ll know the true secret when I¡¯m stronger.?Xu Jingming got up.?Continue bing stronger! ¡°You¡¯re not watching anymore?¡± Li Miaomiao nced at her boyfriend. ¡°I¡¯ll watch the videos after the livestream ends,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll practice at the martial arts arena for a while.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and watched Xu Jingming disappear. ... In the martial arts arena in his personal space. Xu Jingming practiced Heavenly Python Evolution over and over again. His mind and will fused into his entire body as he sensed the extreme depths of his body. Ever since his spearmanship broke through to Lv. 4, he had always wanted to continue breaking through in his evolutionary method! However, a few days had passed, and although he felt that he was getting closer and closer to breaking through as he cultivated, he found himself always a little short. However, Xu Jingming¡¯s heart was calm. It was as if the stars in his body were spinning as he calmly experienced the changes in his body. Buzz. He suddenly trembled. The fascicles in his body were mobilized, and under the guidance of Heavenly Python Evolution, a change finally happened. This change also caused his body to undergo aplete transformation. He had another evolution¡ªHeavenly Python Evolution advanced! Chapter 104 - Xu Jingming and Liu Hai

Chapter 104: Xu Jingming and Liu Hai

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming could sense his body¡¯s transformation, but his mind was like the stars in the sky. He was extremely calm as he continued executing his evolutionary method while experiencing the changes in his body. Over and over again. Xu Jingming only stopped after practicing three times. He was finally satisfied. With a mind like the stars and other celestial bodies, I can also mobilize my body at a deeper level??Xu Jingming revealed a look of delight. Ever since he obtained the opportunity to possess Xuan, he spent eight hours a day practicing the Mental Tempering Art. Mental Tempering Art gave a wonderful feeling, and Xu Jingming enjoyed it. His body and mind were rxed and ethereal as if it was cathartic. As he liked this feeling, he naturally entered this state when practicing his evolutionary method. He never expected to sessfully mobilize his body at a deeper level. Being able to mobilize the body at a deeper level means that this state of mind is also suitable forbat.?Xu Jingming looked forward to it. Mind like the stars and celestial bodies. The celestial bodies appear silent, but they are actually constantly in motion. When he possessed Xuan, his spiritual perception enveloped the entire. Back then, he could clearly sense the speed of the¡¯s orbital revolution and its rotation speed. The constant motion of the massive celestial body had long shocked him. Although it was in seemingly perpetual motion, the itself remained silent. The unification of this silence and motion was the Mental Tempering Art¡¯s essence. Silence in the inner mind. But the body is like a celestial body in motion. I can use evolutionary methods and fight.?Xu Jingming reached out, retrieved a spear, and executed his spearmanship. Every move and stance seemed to carry the surging momentum of a star¡¯s motion. The motion of stars had terrifying might. Xu Jingming also liked practicing his spear as he practiced repeatedly. Boom! Suddenly, he swept his spear, and with this sweep, it was as if stars were crashing over. At this moment, his tendons, bones, and muscles were naturally mobilized deep down. The motion of his tendons, organs, and even his neuralwork became much more intense, and the strength that erupted from his body immediately increased. A terrifying sweep of the spear seemed capable of crushing everything. This move feels like it¡¯s at Lv. 4.?Xu Jingming revealed a look of delight and looked at his personalbat strength interface.?But it¡¯s just one random move, and it¡¯s not stable enough to be used. It still hasn¡¯t been recognized by the virtual world yet. However, it¡¯s obvious that I can walk the path of ¡®mind like the stars and celestial bodies.¡¯?Xu Jingming continued practicing his spear. Beam Transformation Spear Technique was a systemic set of spear techniques. It looked like it only consisted of thrusting, but it had actually been fused with footwork. Thrust also had all kinds of thrusting techniques¡ªForward Thrust, Backward Thrust, Chain Thrust, and so on. It could also be used to attack and defend. This was Xuan¡¯s greatest achievement in his life. Even though Xu Jingming had learned a little, he knew enough to gain the system¡¯s recognition. But now, only a single Sweeping Spear move of his had reached the necessary realm; it wasn¡¯t enough for the system to recognize it. After taking this step, it won¡¯t be long before my entire spearmanship breaks through to Lv. 4.?Xu Jingming saw hope and immersed himself in it. ¡­ While Xu Jingming was immersed in cultivation, Lei Yunfang visited Liu Hai. In the martial arts arena in Liu Hai¡¯s personal space. ¡°Brother Liu.¡± Lei Yunfang lowered his stance and wore a vexed expression. ¡°I¡¯ve been stuck at the Lv. 3 bottleneck and can¡¯t break through no matter what. Can you give me some pointers? I¡¯m quite at my wit¡¯s end, especially when I see juniors beginning to surpass me one after another. Sigh¡­¡± ¡°Show me your personalbat strength interface,¡± Liu Hai said. Lei Yunfang tapped it open and allowed Liu Hai to see it. ¡°Your movement technique and saber technique are already at Lv. 3 99%.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°In terms of realm, you¡¯re definitely not inferior to Fang Yu. For that Fang Yu¡­ I saw the video of hisbat. Although he¡¯s slightly stronger than you, his strength is limited. He definitely hasn¡¯t reached Lv. 4! If he reaches Lv. 4, defeating you will be very easy.¡± ¡°If he hasn¡¯t reached Lv. 4, that means he¡¯s talented,¡± Liu Hai said after some thought. ¡°You¡¯re both Lv. 3, but he¡¯s talented in his physique, giving him greater strength and speed. It¡¯s natural that he can suppress you.¡± ¡°I think there are several people stronger than Fang Yu from watching Global Crossfire,¡± Lei Yunfang said. ¡°They should¡¯ve reached Lv. 4.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very normal for a few people in the world to reach Lv. 4.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°Then, how should I break through?¡± Lei Yunfang asked. ¡°You received a Lv. 5 saber technique, right?¡± Liu Hai asked. Lei Yunfang nodded. ¡°Among the Lv. 5 saber techniques, there should be footwork and mental tempering techniques,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°ording to the description in the legacy, the mental tempering technique appears oundish, but it actually allows one¡¯s ¡®consciousness¡¯ to be stronger. This also means that the neuralwork signals will be stronger. Stronger signals¡­ can also be used to dig deeper into the body.¡± Lei Yunfang nodded. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve obtained a mental tempering technique.¡± ¡°Then, temper it,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°There are no shortcuts when ites to mental tempering. Some people might be young, but their willpower is very strong. Some people are old, and their willpower is very weak. It still depends on the person.¡± ¡°I think my willpower is quite strong,¡± Lei Yunfang couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°After one¡¯s mind and will be stronger, they need to have synergy with theirbat system,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Every move and stance inbat can naturally be fused with a strong mind and will. Only then can one mobilize their body¡¯s potential to reach Lv. 4.¡± Lei Yunfang nodded. ¡°I understand that too.¡± ¡°Of the legacies we received, the path has long been made clear,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°There are no shortcuts.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll continue practicing.¡± Lei Yunfang nodded. ¡°Brother Liu, thanks.¡± ¡°Being behind for a moment is nothing. I believe that it¡¯s not that easy for us, the older generation, to be overtaken,¡± Liu Hai encouraged. Lei Yunfang nodded and disappeared from the martial arts arena. Liu Hai watched this scene; then, he extended his hand and held a shield and saber.?ording to the higher-ups, only Jingming and I are receiving the highest level of grooming in China. I wonder which resource Jingming chose. However, this Lv. 8 legacy¡­ is much more profound than the Lv. 5 Shield Saber Technique. It will be difficult to fully figure it out even after 100 years. Liu Hai was very satisfied with his choice. Theplete Lv. 8 legacy was much more in-depth than the weaponry training on Earth. Liu Hai immersed himself in it every day and drew on it to constantly enrich his Taiji Shield Saber system. ¡­ Xu Jingming and Liu Hai were immersed in their martial arts while Global Crossfire was underway. Experts from all over the world fought intensely one after another, and the situation gradually became clearer. People knew who was stronger! Who in the world could be ranked in the top three? Who could be ranked in the top ten? The audience had a rough guess from watching all those matches. ¡°Sigh, another loss.¡± ¡°Zhang Qing also lost.¡± Countless viewers in China¡¯s official livestream sighed. In this battle, Zhang Qing led experts from China to fight experts from the USA, but she lost the match. ¡°It¡¯s been five days since Global Crossfire began, but has nobody in China won every match? Zhang Qing has 9 wins and 1 loss, Zhou Yi has 5 wins and 3 losses, and Fang Yu has 15 wins and 2 losses. Nobody won every match!¡± ¡°This sucks. Another loss!¡± ¡°We still have the world champion¡ªLiu Hai¡ªLei Yunfang, and Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about Lei Yunfang; he even lost to Fang Yu! Xu Jingming hasn¡¯t dared to participate in Global Crossfire either. From my point of view, he doesn¡¯t have the confidence. Perhaps we can only ce our hopes on Liu Hai.¡± ¡°Only Liu Hai can be relied upon.¡± ¡°Is it that difficult for China to produce an expert who wins every match?¡± ¡°Fang Yu defeated Lei Yunfang and also defeated USA¡¯s Kai Saint Mills. I trusted him so much! Who would¡¯ve thought that he would first lose to Tiger Fussen and then to Russia¡¯s n Emelianenko?¡± ¡°Tiger Fussen used to be world number two. n Emelianenko used to be world number three! It¡¯s very normal for Fang Yu to lose.¡± ¡°Everyone says that he¡¯s second in China and that he has a chance of surpassing Liu Hai in the future. Surpass my ass!¡± ¡°Lose, lose, lose! I¡¯m so stifled watching a losing match!¡± The audience exited the livestream. Li Miaomiao, Sister Kong, and Xiaozeng were also watching. ¡°Boss, China is at a disadvantage in Global Crossfire. Many Lv. 3 experts don¡¯t seem capable of entering the global top five,¡± Sister Kong said. ¡°Fang Yu has already lost two matches.¡± ¡°It looks like it¡¯s up to Liu Hai and Brother-inw,¡± Xiaozeng said. ¡°When will Brother-inw participate? Many people are looking forward to him participating.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll ask him when I¡¯m back.¡± Li Miaomiao got up as well, and her expression wasn¡¯t too good. ¡°It sucks watching a losing match. I shouted myself hoarse, but we still lost. Zhang Qing is my idol. Sigh¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, Boss.¡± Sister Kong and Xiaozeng were disappointed as well. China¡¯s top experts had many fans. Fans watched thepetition every time with anticipation, so losing thepetition did break many hearts.. Chapter 105 - First Battle

Chapter 105: First Battle

Trantor: CKtalon On the fourth floor of Cosmos Tower, in the silent valley surrounded by mountains, arge number of trees broke apart. The ground was covered in cracks, and dozens of mountain walls in the distance were fractured. Many rocks tumbled down the valley. Boom! Boom! Boom! A dark-red afterimage collided with a simrly red figure repeatedly. The moment their weapons collided, they collided again. After three consecutive collisions, the dark-red afterimage shed back andnded on the wrecked grasnd¡ªit was Xu Jingming with his armor caved in. His face was pale, and there was blood trickling down the corner of his mouth. The spear in his hand was also stained with blood. Across him, the ape king held a staff. Its slightly red fur fluttered in the wind, but its eyes were staring at Xu Jingming angrily. There was a wound on its chest that was dyed red with blood. What a ferocious ape king.?Xu Jingming nced at the caved-in armor and felt his fractured ribs. Although he could temporarily control his injuries at his level, he only had 70% of his strength left. Although Beam Transformation Spear is fierce and domineering, and I have fast footwork, pressing forward without giving me a way out doesn¡¯t work when facing the ape king, who is equally fierce and fast. The ape king¡¯s body is much stronger than mine. I have a Transcendent 12% body, and the ape king probably has a Transcendent 50% body, Xu Jingming guessed.?Moreover, its staff technique is extremely brilliant. Beam Transformation Spear Technique can barely injure it, but to defeat it? It¡¯s not enough! It¡¯s a pity that my Astral Spear hasn¡¯t broken through to Lv. 4. If I had broken throughpletely and used the two spear techniques to verify each other, I should¡¯ve been able to improve quite a bit, Xu Jingming thought. Now, he could easily finish off the other apes on the Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor. There was only the ape king left. ¡°We¡¯ll fight again another time,¡± Xu Jingming said and tapped out. The ape king¡¯s figure shed, and it instantly arrived where Xu Jingming was. The staff projection stabbed through the spot where Xu Jingming was, but thetter had already disappeared. Roar! The ape king looked around and roared furiously. He actually fled! ****** In reality, on the bed in a bedroom. Xu Jingming took off his VR headset and looked at his side¡ªit was empty. Miaomiao woke up so early??Xu Jingming got up, left the bedroom, and walked down the stairs to the living room downstairs. He stood in the living room and saw his girlfriend cooking breakfast in the kitchen. ¡°Miaomiao, why are you making breakfast yourself?¡± Xu Jingming walked over. ¡°I¡¯m angry.¡± As Li Miaomiao made some tbread, she said, ¡°I got up at three in the morning in rage. Zhang Qing is the female sword immortal in my heart, the strongest swordswoman in China. As someone who also practices swordsmanship, she¡¯s my favorite female diator. Butst night, the Chinese team she led actually lost to the USA team! The more I think about it, the angrier I feel.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a match. What¡¯s there to be angry about?¡± Xu Jingming walked forward and tapped his girlfriend¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Calm down.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be a hindrance. I¡¯m making tbread.¡± Li Miaomiao red at Xu Jingming. ¡°Be a good boy and wait outside.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll just wait for the feast then.¡± Xu Jingming sat down at the dining table, turned on the projection, and started watching some videos from Global Crossfire. Combat video after video. All the experts in the world are improving.?Xu Jingming watched.?Of the three kings of the martial arts world back then, Lei Yunfang and Kai Saint Mills should be ranked outside the top ten in the world now. Only n Emelianenko remains in the world¡¯s top few. This was very normal. In a battle between billions of people, new generations would naturally appear! It was very difficult to stay in the top five globally. This Miyagawa Meishin from Japan is really strong as a 17-year-old high school student. He should be the number one person in Japan now.?Xu Jingming made a judgment as he watched the video.?He¡¯s better than Kiyori Toichi. In Global Crossfire, there were only five experts on the Cosmos Ranking who could maintain a perfect string of victories. Tiger Fussen won nine out of nine battles! n Emelianenko won five out of five battles! Tejano Xire: Two wins out of two battles! Halu Singh: Two wins out of two battles! Miyagawa Meishin: Six wins out of six battles! These top experts have only fought a few matches over the past five days of Global Crossfire. Some people don¡¯t even fight one match a day.?Xu Jingming looked at the data.?Most of the time, they don¡¯t get matched with each other. A perfect string of victories doesn¡¯t mean anything. For example, Riven Gullit from the EU has nine wins and one loss. He only lost to Tiger Fussen, but he¡¯s still very strong. ¡°Breakfast is ready.¡± Li Miaomiao happily came out with a te and ced the breakfast on the table one by one. ¡°Try my cooking.¡± ¡°Ooh, it smells good.¡± Xu Jingming took a whiff of the tbread¡¯s fragrance and picked up a piece with his chopsticks. He finished half of it in two mouthfuls, wolfing it down quickly. Li Miaomiao sat down and ate her porridge and tbread. ¡°Jingming, did you watch the video of the world¡¯s experts?¡± ¡°I did. A few of them are quite impressive,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Then, when are you participating in the battles?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Me?¡± Xu Jingming ate the tbread in one bite and picked up another piece of tbread. ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ll fight a battle tonight when I go online.¡± ¡°You¡¯re participating tonight?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°Why did you suddenly change your mind?¡± ¡°What do you mean by changing my mind?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°You¡¯ve been engrossed in cultivation since you returned from Binhai and haven¡¯t participated in any matches,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Why did you change your mind today?¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t say that I wouldn¡¯t participate. I¡¯ve been cultivating for a long time, so I think it¡¯s time for me to hone myself in actualbat. Moreover, I do have a few suitable opponents.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll inform our rtives and friends now. Our Team Pearwood¡¯s captain¡­ will be participating in another battle. I¡¯ll post the news on my social media. Do you have any objections?¡± ¡°Go ahead!¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind. Countless people would be watching him on Global Crossfire. There was nothing to hide. ¡°Here ites! It was suffocating watching Zhang Qing¡¯s match, so it¡¯s time for my Jingming to shine.¡± Li Miaomiao was in high spirits as she started sending messages on her social media: Our Team Pearwood¡¯s captain will be participating in Global Crossfire tonight! ... China¡¯s host, Liu Xin, was in the courtyard where she grew a small orange tree in a flower pot. It had grown more than ten oranges. Liu Xin happily plucked an orange and skinned it to eat. ¡°Homegrown oranges are still the best,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°Why do I find it sour?¡± A woman walked out. ¡°Isn¡¯t it delicious being a little sour and sweet?¡± Liu Xin retorted her mother. Suddenly, she received a notification. Liu Xin tapped her watch gently, and a projection appeared. ¡°Liu Xin, you¡¯re up at 6 p.m. tonight. Get ready at any time,¡± a middle-aged man said on the projection. ¡°What happened?¡± Liu Xin asked. ¡°Xu Jingming is about to participate in his first Global Crossfire. This battle will definitely be live-streamed,¡± the middle-aged man said. ¡°Director, how did you know?¡± Liu Xin was surprised. ¡°News has been spreading across the livestreams on the spectator tform,¡± the middle-aged man said. ¡°Aren¡¯t you friends with Li Miaomiao? Didn¡¯t you see the news she posted on her social media?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t catch up on my social media.¡± Liu Xin prepared to check. ¡°You and Li Miaomiao are best friends, right? Go and ask when Xu Jingming will participate in the battle. We can also carry out some pre-hype preparations on our livestream,¡± the middle-aged man said. ¡°We don¡¯t want the battle to be over just after we hype up the livestream.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll ask.¡± Liu Xin nodded. ... As usual, Xu Jingming practiced the Mental Tempering Art in reality. The more he practiced, the more he felt that this mental tempering method was extraordinary. In fact, for someone at Xuan¡¯s level, just by practicing Life-Nourishing Spear Technique and Mental Tempering Art before the final critical battle of his life, one could understand¡­ that these two techniques were extraordinary. Night fell. ¡°Participate in the battle punctually at 8 p.m. tonight. Don¡¯t do it early,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°China¡¯s official livestream channel will pre-hype the battle for you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. The two of them arrived at the livestream channel early. China¡¯s official livestream channel was already bustling with activity. Liu Xin and the male guest, Jin Fan, hosted it together, and the audience was pouring in¡ªit had just exceeded 100 million viewers. ¡°Many people are guessing which match will be live-streamed today,¡± Liu Xin said with a smile. ¡°Now, I¡¯ll tell everyone¡­ Xu Jingming will be participating in his first Global Crossfire match in five minutes.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming?¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is participating?¡± ¡°Wow, I have to tell my parents!¡± ¡°Tell all your ssmates about Xu Jingming¡¯s first Global Crossfire match.¡± The number of viewers¡ªwhich had barely reached 100 million¡ªimmediately began to rise. Xu Jingming felt warmth in his heart as he watched Liu Xin and Jin Fan¡¯s discussion, the increase in the number of viewers, and the countlessments that supported him. There are still many people in China who support me,?Xu Jingming thought.?I have to give them an exciting battle and win beautifully. ¡°It¡¯s 8 p.m.,¡± Li Miaomiao reminded. Xu Jingming immediately tapped lightly at Global Crossfire in thebat space and joined the queue! At this moment, Xu Jingming¡¯s queue appeared in China¡¯s official livestream. ¡°Xu Jingming has already begun preparing¡­¡± Liu Xin looked at the livestream, and her eyes suddenly lit up. ¡°A match has been made! Let¡¯s see which country¡¯s team we are up against. Typically, teams with simr strength will be matched in the virtual world.¡± ¡°Team Russia!¡± Liu Xin immediately said, ¡°The number one person in Russia, n Emelianenko, who has won every match! Xu Jingming will be up against n Emelianenko, one of the three kings of the martial arts world, in his first Global Crossfire battle. He is also recognized as the strongest of the three kings of the martial arts world!¡± Countless audience members eximed. This opponent was too strong. Could Xu Jingming win? Chapter 106 - Xu Jingming vs. Alan Emelianenko

Chapter 106: Xu Jingming vs. n Emelianenko

Trantor: CKtalon In thebat space¡¯s preparation area, Xu Jingming also saw his four otherpanions. ¡°Panda.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his familiar old friend in surprise¡ªit was Panda Zhang Qian. ¡°What a coincidence?¡± ¡°Haha, Jingming.¡± Panda Zhang Qian smiled happily. ¡°This is your first time participating in Global Crossfire. China¡¯s officials made a huge fuss and prepared a livestream for you in advance. I naturally chose to time my queuing. Look, look at my luck¡­ I really ran into you.¡± Xu Jingming was in a good mood as well. To have Panda Zhang Qian as his teammate for his first Divine battle. This was his first Global Crossfire battle, and Panda Zhang Qian was his teammate again. ¡°Xu Jingming,¡± the other three teammates greeted politely. ¡°This battle will mainly depend on you. We don¡¯t dare to participate in your battle with n Emelianenko.¡± ¡°All of you are in the world¡¯s top ten. We haven¡¯t even reached Lv. 3.¡± The three teammates knew their limits. ¡°I just broke through to Lv. 3 a few days ago,¡± Panda Zhang Qian said. ¡°However, your battle with n Emelianenko is too high-level! If I join in, I¡¯ll be insta-killed. I¡¯ll be your cheerleader.¡± ¡°Cheerleaders!¡± the other three teammates immediately said. They were already very honored to be able to participate in the battle between Xu Jingming and n Emelianenko. This was a story to tell for ages after thepetition ended. ¡°Everyone, make sure to behave well. China and Russia will definitely live-stream this battle. Even officials from many countries around the world will choose to live-stream it,¡± Panda Zhang Qian said. ¡°I guess more than two billion people around the world are watching this match.¡± ¡°Watch yourselves.¡± ¡°More than two billion people might be watching.¡± His teammates clearly became much more serious. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?No matter how popr the Firestarter Cup is, it¡¯s only catered to a domestic audience. However, Global Crossfire¡­ can attract many countries into live-streaming it, and the number of viewers is exponentially higher. Xu Jingming looked at the other side of the preparation area. There were five Russian members there, and a bald man was the most eye-catching. ¡°n Emelianenko!¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. n Emelianenko¡¯s name was a legend. He was considered the unspoken number one person in the history of martial arts. If one was to be selected from the three kings of the martial arts world to be the strongest¡­ It was n! He¡¯s known¡­ to have the most perfect weaponry techniques on this.?Xu Jingming looked forward to his battle. Before the virtual world¡¯sunch, his goal had always been the World Martial Arts Tournament, and the man in front of him was the person with the highest achievements in the World Martial Arts Tournament. ¡°Please have one team member choose a weapon and equipment.¡± The virtual game voice sounded. ¡°You guys choose first,¡± n Emelianenko said to his teammates. ¡°Alright.¡± The four teammates respected n. n Emelianenko was a god-like figure in Russia. He had extremely high achievements in the martial arts world and had been leading the pack after the virtual world¡¯sunch. He was an absolute god of war in the country. After Global Crossfire began, n still won every match. Xu Jingming??n¡¯s eyes were gentle as he looked at Xu Jingming on the other side.?He must be quite strong to be ranked eighth on the Cosmos Ranking. ... Momentster, the ten people on both sides entered thebat map. The map was the ancient battlefield. Whoosh.? Ten streams of lightnded around the ancient battlefield. On the dpidated ancient city wall, the ground outside the city wall looked like it had been soaked in blood. The ten figures on the ground could see each other from afar. Xu Jingming and n Emelianenko even saw each other and walked over. Both parties knew very well that this battle was mainly between the two of them. The gap between the other teammates and them was too great. This was unless it was a group of teammates with simr strength; only then would teamwork be very important. ¡°Xu Jingming, I¡¯ve watched your matches.¡± n Emelianenko¡¯s mouth moved, but thenguage he spoke was in Chinese. The virtual world would automatically trante it in real-time. Regardless of which country an expert came from, a Chinese person would hear Chinese. An EU resident would hear English, and a Japanese person would hear Japanese. ¡°I wasn¡¯t retired back then.¡± n Emelianenko smiled. ¡°You were really young back then.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I suffered.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°You didn¡¯t bring a shield?¡± n Emelianenko gazed at his opponent. ¡°It¡¯s said that you have the most perfect weaponry techniques on this. It¡¯s pointless using a shield.¡± Xu Jingming observed n Emelianenko. n was 1.85 meters tall, and after the evolutionary method was poprized, such a height wasn¡¯t considered tall. n was the most gentle and reserved of the three kings of the martial arts world, and he was also the most terrifying when it came to weapons. ¡°Very good.¡± n Emelianenko immediately looked at Xu Jingming with an intense fighting spirit. Xu Jingming held a spear and stared at the other party. ... The battle was also live-streamed in the official livestream of Japan. ¡°This battle is between n Emelianenko, who is ranked third on the Cosmos Ranking, and Xu Jingming, who is ranked eighth on the Cosmos Ranking. Although Xu Jingming¡¯s ranking is slightly lower, he¡¯s only 29, and he¡¯s even younger. Having grown to this day, his strength might not be inferior to n Emelianenko¡¯s!¡± The two hosts in the livestream spoke Japanese excitedly. Japan had a rtively small poption, but it had a strong martial arts culture. They typically broadcast battles between the top 20 contestants on the Cosmos Ranking. ¡°Being young represents potential, just like our sword god, Miyagawa Meishin¡­ Although he¡¯s ranked 21st on the Cosmos Ranking, Miyagawa Meishin is only 17 years old, and his improvement is rapid. He has won six battles in a row and is already an expert standing at the apex of the world. I believe that if Miyagawa Meishin continues growing, he will probably surpass n Emelianenko, Tiger Fussen, and Liu Hai. Of course, Miyagawa Meishin should be on par with them even now.¡± ¡°We have to watch this battle carefully. This is also a battle of the best in the world. n Emelianenko and Xu Jingming might also be Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s opponents.¡± As the two hosts spoke, they ttered their country¡¯s genius, Miyagawa Meishin. ... ¡°n Emelianenko versus Xu Jingming. One is third in the world, and the other is eighth in the world¡­ Who¡¯s stronger between the two of them now?¡± The host spoke excitedly as he live-streamed in India¡¯s official livestream. ... In China¡¯s official livestream channel. Liu Xin looked at the data and eximed in surprise, ¡°Everyone, as of now, more than 50 countries¡¯ official livestreams are live-streaming this battle. This battle has attracted the attention of the entire world, and the number of viewers has exceeded 2.3 billion!¡± Whoosh.? The audience in the stands eximed. ¡°China¡¯s official livestream only has more than 600 million viewers, and there are more than 2.3 billion viewers worldwide?¡± The reason why this battle attracted the livestreams of so many countries was mostly because of n. After all, he was third in the world and the number one in Russia! Moreover, he had won every match to this day. Xu Jingming¡¯s international fame was much lower than n¡¯s, and he didn¡¯t have any achievements in Global Crossfire for the time being. ... In Russia¡¯s official livestream. ¡°n, n!¡± ¡°Defeat him!¡± ¡°Oorah! Oorah!¡± Countless citizens cheered. Every battle of n Emelianenko was a celebration for Russia. ¡°The battle has begun!¡± The host became excited as his eyes turned red. ****** In the ancient battlefield map. Xu Jingming and n Emelianenko moved simultaneously. n wore silver armor while holding a silver round shield and one silver saber. His weapon and armor reflected the light, and when n Emelianenko charged, he was like a silver stream of light. Xu Jingming wore dark-red armor and held a ck spear as he simrly charged forward. On the blood-colored ground, the dark-red figure collided with the silver figure. Whoosh. The spear tore through the air like a flood dragon leaving its cave and stabbed at n. ng. The silver round shield collided with Xu Jingming¡¯s spear, causing the force to be diverted. n then used the force from the collision to elerate and strike out with his saber. Bang! Xu Jingming¡¯s spear trembled, and the spear shaft swept across the saber beam. When the saber and spear shaft collided, the force was diverted, and n used the momentum to m his shield in front of Xu Jingming. Bang! Bang! Bang! Xu Jingming found himself being constantly closed in. The spear and shaft were like tumbling dragons and snakes, blocking and blocking time and time again. n¡¯s shield and saber could borrow the force from Xu Jingming¡¯s every collision, and his entire person surrounded Xu Jingming. At the same time, his saber shed as he attacked repeatedly. Countless circles!?Xu Jingming realized how terrifying n Emelianenko was the moment they shed. The trajectory of n Emelianenko¡¯s footwork, the saber beam path, and the shield path were all circr.. His entire body was like the convergence of countless circles! Xu Jingming¡¯s attacks would naturally be deflected by these circles, and his opponent could even borrow his force to attack. Chapter 107 - Tumbling Star

Chapter 107: Tumbling Star

Trantor: CKtalon n¡¯s shield technique has definitely reached Lv. 4.?Xu Jingming executed his spearmanship and struck out repeatedly, but it was useless in front of the round shield. Not only was it easily blocked, but his force was also redirected back at him. Xu Jingming felt as if he had been surrounded by countless circles! He couldn¡¯t do anything to them and couldn¡¯t crack them. It¡¯s no wonder he won every match and even defeated Fang Yu. Although Fang Yu¡¯s body is strong, his attacks¡­ can¡¯t crack a Lv. 4 shield technique at all. He canpletely tear through Fang Yu¡¯s halberd technique with his shield technique and easily kill him,?Xu Jingming thought. In fact, he was still very rxed. It couldn¡¯t be helped; his evolutionary method had reached Transcendent! In every aspect of a Transcendent body, his strength, speed, agility, tenacity, reaction, and so on surpassed his opponent. Therefore, he had to hold back a little because he wanted to defeat his opponent with techniques. This was also a way to hone his Astral Spear Technique! Although some Astral Spear moves could be executed at Lv. 4, some of the moves had yet to break through, so he naturally couldn¡¯t obtain full mastery. This Xu Jingming from China is much stronger than Fang Yu.?n Emelianenko also discovered this.?My shield parried his spear time and time again, but he also blocked my attacks. This Xu Jingming¡­ He looks like he¡¯s defending, but his moves are extremely heavy. He¡¯s like a mountain¡ªno, like tumbling stars!?n Emelianenko could sense how terrifying his opponent was. One could vaguely sense a move that fused one¡¯s mind and will. Xu Jingming¡¯s moves were heavy and seemingly restrained, but they were actually like slow-moving stars that were difficult to block. My saber technique is still a little weak. If my saber technique reaches Lv. 4, I believe I can slice apart this tumbling star.?n Emelianenko felt a lot of pressure. Indeed, Xu Jingming¡¯s Astral Spear was only a semi-finished product. His defensive moves had already broken through, but most of his offensive moves hadn¡¯t. Perhaps it was because his ¡®mind like the stars and celestial bodies¡¯ was better at defense. However, revolving celestial bodies couldn¡¯t be blocked. They also had an extremely strong offensive aspect; Xu Jingming just hadn¡¯t truly fused it into his spearmanship. Bam! Bam! Bam! n Emelianenko and Xu Jingming fought intensely. Their figures turned into a blur as their weapons collided. The battlested several minutes, and they exchanged hundreds of blows. This scene also surprised the global audience. A few minutes of fiercebat? ¡°China¡¯s Xu Jingming can actually fight n for so long?¡± ¡°Xu Jingming was better than Fang Yu in the Firestarter Cup. After more than a month, Xu Jingming is still better.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no way to determine who will win or lose this battle.¡± ¡°Their strength is too close. The battle is too intense.¡± Viewers from all over the world watched excitedly. Suddenly¡ª Bang! With a loud bang, n Emelianenko was sent flying like a cannonball, and his entire body crashed into the city wall. When hended, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. This scene surprised the viewers from all over the world.?What happened? How did n get sent flying all of a sudden? ¡°n, if that¡¯s all you have, this battle should be over.¡± Xu Jingming looked at n calmly in his dark-red armor, unwilling to continue fighting. He had figured out n¡¯sbat moves. It did spur his Astral Spear towards perfection, but that was all. ¡°Over?¡± n Emelianenko stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Shield techniques are good at defense; it won¡¯t be easy to defeat me.¡± At this moment, n Emelianenko waspletely on the defensive. ¡°Then, I want to give it a try.¡± Boom! Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body was clearly much faster, and his dark-red afterimage lunged at n Emelianenko. A spear projection streaked across the sky and struck down. Whoosh. n moved his feet, and the shield in his left hand collided with Xu Jingming¡¯s spear projection. The spear projection¡¯s might was much stronger than before, and even though n¡¯s shield managed to deflect the force, he couldn¡¯t help but retreat repeatedly. As for the spear projection, it spun out seemingly out of water and attacked again. ng.? The retreating n blocked this move with his shield again and was sent flying. Whoosh. Xu Jingming leaped over and chased after him with his spear. Bam.? The round shield in n¡¯s hand blocked again. When he gave up on offense and focused on an all-out defense, he defended wlessly despite being sent retreating from Xu Jingming¡¯s attacks. ¡°Xu Jingming, are you ying with me?¡± n roared angrily. Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. ¡°It¡¯s fine if you practiced your moves after exchanging hundreds of blows with me, but you¡¯re still unwilling to use your true strength? This is an insult!¡± n stared at his opponent. ¡°Use your true strength to defeat me!¡± ... The livestreams across the world went crazy. When Xu Jingming unleashed his strength to suppress n Emelianenko, all the countries found it unbelievable. The Russian citizens stopped shouting and stared nkly at the battle. The citizens of China also watched in disbelief. Xu Jingming can suppress n Emelianenko??The pleasant surprise was too sudden, leaving the Chinese dumbfounded. But at this moment, n¡¯s words truly ignited the emotions of viewers around the world. ¡°What? This still isn¡¯t the true strength of China¡¯s Xu Jingming?¡± The host of India¡¯s livestream was stunned. ¡°How strong is China¡¯s Xu Jingming?¡± ¡°What did n Emelianenko say? Did I hear wrong?¡± The two hosts from Japan found it unbelievable. In China¡¯s official livestream, countless people in China listened to the virtual world¡¯s real-time voice. n Emelianenko¡¯s words surprised and delighted the Chinese¡ªthey found it unbelievable, but they were also filled with anticipation! Li Miaomiao watched from the stands, her eyes filled with anticipation. ¡°Jingming, all the best!¡± ¡°Captain!¡± Wang Yi, Yang Qingshuo, Liu Chongyuan, and Heng Fang were also watching. ... On the ancient battlefield. Xu Jingming looked at the furious n Emelianenko in front of him. ¡°Show you my true strength?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. With his Transcendent-grade evolutionary method coupled with Beam Transformation Spear Technique, n Emelianenko couldn¡¯t even withstand a single strike. ¡°Let¡¯s end it.¡± At this moment, Xu Jingmingpletely unleashed his Transcendent evolutionary method¡¯s strength and speed. He still used Astral Spear! This was because¡­ there was really no need to use Beam Transformation. Is he finally unleashing his true strength??At this level, n Emelianenko had long sensed Xu Jingming¡¯s restraint. When thetter erupted, the suffocating aura made n excited. Boom! The dark-red figure was terrifyingly fast; it exceeded 100 meters per second. Boom!? A spear projection cleaved down like a tumbling star! n Emelianenko¡¯s eyes burned. He didn¡¯t retreat but charged forward with his shield. This spear projection carried a strange spinning force, and driven by Xu Jingming¡¯s terrifying body strength, it sent n Emelianenko¡¯s shield flying the moment it came into contact. The spear projection then swept past n¡¯s body, causing it to turn ethereal and vanish. One strike reduced n Emelianenko to nothingness. Xu Jingming held his spear and stood there calmly. Not everyone was qualified to make him use Beam Transformation! If he couldn¡¯t defeat his opponent with Astral Spear, then he had to use Beam Transformation! Although n was strong, his Astral Spear could easily crush him when he unleashed his full Transcendent strength. How many people in the world are worth me using Beam Transformation??Xu Jingming thought. Swish! Suddenly, an arrow shot from behind. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness were extremely sharp, and he sensed the vibrations in the air. He turned his head and saw the arrow shot by the sharpshooter from Russia. That sharpshooter had probably just broken through to Lv. 3 and was far inferior to Sister Yi. In terms of sensing, Xu Jingming was much stronger than Lei Yunfang at the Firestarter Cup. Even if a newly advanced Lv. 3 sharpshooter were to fire at a distance of 20 meters, they wouldn¡¯t be able to touch Xu Jingming. A sneak attack??Xu Jingming reached out and grabbed the arrow that was twice the speed of sound. The shaft shattered, and the arrowhead was grabbed by Xu Jingming, causing it to distort. He casually flung it. The arrow flew back at high speeds in the opposite direction! This throw made it even faster than its initial trajectory! With Xu Jingming¡¯s current control over his body, his uracy of throwing an arrow was infinitely urate. The sharpshooter didn¡¯t even have the time to dodge the arrow moving at the terrifying speed before his head was prated and dissipated. ¡°Attack!¡± Panda Zhang Qian roared. ¡°Let¡¯s finish them. Jingming, leave these small fries to us.¡± ¡°Almighty Xu, you don¡¯t have to do anything to those small fry,¡± the other three Chinese team members shouted as they charged at the Russian team. Everyone had been focused on the battle and didn¡¯t want to miss a moment, so they didn¡¯t make a move. At this moment, Panda Zhang Qian and the other experts from China were fighting the remaining three Russian members. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t make a move and only watched from the side. ... China, Russia, India, Japan, the USA, the EU, and other countries¡¯ livestreams were all watching Xu Jingming stand on the ancient battlefield.. As for the other seven people fighting, it was purely in the background; nobody cared. Chapter 108 - Becoming Famous Across the World in One Battle

Chapter 108: Bing Famous Across the World in One Battle

Trantor: CKtalon Across the entire Earth, in terms of the number of martial arts experts, as well as military, economic, and other aspects, only the USA could match China! The USA also ced unprecedented importance on Global Crossfire and simrly broadcasted this battle. ¡°This expert from China named Xu Jingming is a force to be reckoned with.¡± The caucasian host was extremely solemn. ¡°n Emelianenko finally got Xu Jingming to reveal his true strength.¡± A scene of Xu Jingmingpletely unleashing his strength appeared beside him. Boom! Xu Jingmingpletely unleashed his Transcendent body¡¯s speed. After grasping Beam Transformation, he was especially good at speed. ¡°Please take a look. The speed of his body¡­ has reached an unimaginable 129 meters per second!¡± The host pointed at the verified data in the virtual world. ¡°This is the highest speed humans have reached since Global Crossfire began! Tejano Xire¡¯s speed reached 107 meters per second, while Miyagawa Meishin reached 106 meters per second. Tiger Fussen reached 115 meters per second, but China¡¯s Xu Jingming¡¯s speed is much faster¡­ He¡¯s much faster than Tiger Fussen.¡± A guest beside him also said, ¡°ording to our sources, Xu Jingming practices Heavenly Python Evolution and not an evolutionary method that¡¯s good at speed. For him to be so fast, it¡¯s obvious that his overall strength has reached an extremely high level.¡± ¡°Watch thisst move.¡± The host pointed at Xu Jingming¡¯s terrifying strike that sent n Emelianenko¡¯s shield flying, reducing him to nothingness. ¡°n has amazing shield techniques, but it was sent flying by the strike. The light armor worn by n waspletely pulverized, and he was instantly reduced to nothingness.¡± ¡°This strike is Xu Jingming¡¯s true strength.¡± The guest sighed as well before pointing at the slow-motion rey. ¡°Watch this sneak attack as well. This arrow is an armor-piercing arrow with a maximum speed of 703 meters per second. It suddenly shot out about 60 meters behind Xu Jingming, and the arrow was only in the air for about 0.1 seconds! Xu Jingming had his back to this arrow, yet he sensed it. As he turned his head, he easily reached out and grabbed it! Yes, he grabbed this arrow with his bare hand.¡± The slow-motion rey made it very clear¡ªXu Jingming grabbed the arrow shaft first, and the shaft started shattering under the high-speed friction. The arrowhead then stopped in Xu Jingming¡¯s palm, and the arrowhead itselfpletely deformed. Following that, he swung! The arrow shot back the way it came. ¡°With a casual swing, he made the arrow reach 823 meters per second.¡± The guest was a little appalled. ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of Xu Jingming being good at projectiles. To have the arrowhead move so quickly with a single swing, it can only mean that Xu Jingming¡¯s strength is insane. This sharpshooter from Russia¡­ was also stunned by Xu Jingming¡¯s bare-handed grab of the arrow, and his reaction was dyed for an instant! In that instant, the arrowhead prated his head.¡± The host and guests recounted the final critical scene in detail. ¡°After Xu Jingming unleashed his full strength, the spearmanship he disyed and his ability to catch the arrow with his bare hand¡­ all represent the highest levels in Global Crossfire right now,¡± the host said seriously. ¡°Although I find it unbelievable, Xu Jingming is definitely an expert on the same level as Tiger Fussen.¡± ¡°I must say that Xu Jingming is definitely among the world¡¯s top three,¡± the guest said. ¡°Global Crossfire only began a few days ago, and the experts around the world are still improving. The verdict still isn¡¯t out,¡± the host said, ¡°but there¡¯s no doubt¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s performance in this battle has reached the highest levels in Global Crossfire.¡± Countless Americans were in an uproar as theymented. This was the first time they were watching China¡¯s Xu Jingming livestream, but they remembered this name. In the past, the United States of America only knew that¡­ China had a world champion named Liu Hai. His name was practically known by everyone in the United States of America, but the others weren¡¯t as famous. And today, many people were talking about ¡®Xu Jingming!¡¯ ... ¡°It¡¯s insane, truly insane!¡± ¡°His speed is unprecedented in Global Crossfire. Even n¡¯s shield techniques can¡¯t block his spear technique. He can even grab an armor-piercing arrow at twice the speed of sound with his bare hand. This is the most insane enemy since Global Crossfire began! Our Miyagawa Meishin is only 17 years old, and he can be considered the world¡¯s number one in terms of potential! However, he has encountered his greatest enemy, China¡¯s Xu Jingming!¡± In Japan¡¯s livestream, the two hosts were bbergasted by Xu Jingming¡¯s strength. ... Ordinary people didn¡¯t understand what was going on during the livestream and only felt that Xu Jingming was terrifying. But with the livestream¡¯s ¡®slow-motion rey¡¯ and the detailedmentary, ordinary people who had been practicing martial arts and weapons in the virtual world also understood how terrifying China¡¯s Xu Jingming was! Strength and speed were the easiest to understand. The quality of Xu Jingming¡¯s body gave countless people around the world a suffocating pressure. ****** If countless viewers in other countries felt pressured, countless people in China felt excited! ¡°This is an absolute suppression of strength,¡± the male guest, Jin Fan, said excitedly. ¡°Before this battle, nobody expected n Emelianenko¡­ to be killed by Xu Jingming in a single all-out strike! This is Xu Jingming¡¯s strength¡ªhe¡¯s now the world¡¯s strongest! Yes, the world¡¯s strongest! I¡¯m not wrong; Xu Jingming has disyed the greatest strength in all the battles that have been fought in Global Crossfire.¡± ¡°Perhaps the others have held back, but in terms of the strength they have disyed, Xu Jingming is the world¡¯s strongest!¡± Jin Fan had already be Xu Jingming¡¯s fanatical fan. ¡°Xu Jingming was only ranked eighth in the world when the Firestarter Cup ended! n Emelianenko was third in the world. And after more than a month, he has left n in the dust! This growth speed¡­ is Xu Jingming¡¯s most terrifying aspect. ¡°I predict that Xu Jingming will be more and more terrifying at this speed. He¡¯ll make the other experts in the world only see his back! He might even be the new world champion!¡± Jin Fan said excitedly. ¡°Calm down, calm down,¡± Liu Xin said with a smile. ¡°Jin Fan, I know you¡¯re very excited, and so am I. However, there are also a few other experts who have won every match. For example, Tiger Fussen and Tejano Xire won their matches very easily. They might still be holding back their strength. There¡¯s also our Teacher Liu Hai. The strength Teacher Liu Hai disyed in the past wasn¡¯t his all. He also hasn¡¯t participated in Global Crossfire to date.¡± Jin Fan shook his head. ¡°Just from defeating n, I believe that Xu Jingming will be the strongestpetitor in the world in the future!¡± Countless Chinese viewers felt pumped. In the past few days, the experts in China had lost quite a number of matches, so they felt stifled. ¡°Xu Jingming is impressive!¡± ¡°In his first Global Crossfire match, a match against n Emelianenko at that¡ªhe cleaved thetter into nothingness with a single strike! He grabbed an armor-piercing arrow moving at twice the speed of sound with his bare hand and threw it at more than twice the speed of sound with a single hand!¡± ¡°Fang Yu is indeed far inferior to Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°I feel that Liu Hai and Xu Jingming are at the highest level in China. Everyone else is far inferior!¡± ¡°Yes, I also think that Xu Jingming¡¯s strength might be about the same as Liu Hai¡¯s.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s growth is much faster. After all, Liu Hai was far ahead of him when the virtual world first began.¡± ¡°Awesome, awesome. I feel like I¡¯ve be a fanatical fan! Why is Xu Jingming¡¯s battle so cool?¡± ¡°I¡¯m wondering why despite everyone practicing the same evolutionary methods, my speed is only 20 meters per second, but his speed is 129 meters per second. Will a person like me be crushed by him alone even when 10,000 of me form an army?¡± ¡°How inhuman!¡± ... At this moment, the number of Xu Jingming¡¯s fans increased rapidly. In the past, many Chinese citizens were just casual fans, but Xu Jingming¡¯s loyal fans and fanatical fans were rapidly rising. Whoosh. After thepetition ended, Xu Jingming went to the livestream stands and came to his girlfriend, Li Miaomiao. At this moment, his parents and match teammates, as well Team Pearwood¡¯s members, were gathered. ¡°Jingming, well done.¡± Xu Hong and his wife smiled at their son, feeling extremely pleased and proud. ¡°You pumped me up to the point that I want to fight a match. Sigh, it¡¯s a pity that I¡¯m still a little short of Divine.¡± Grandpa Xu sighed and patted Xu Jingming on the shoulder. ¡°Grandson, keep going! Charge all the way to be world champion!¡± ¡°Yes, Grandpa.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Old Xu, please ept my gaze of admiration!¡± Heng Fang rushed forward, his eyes burning. He still had thoughts ofpeting with Xu Jingming when the virtual world firstunched, but the gap only increased with time. The gap between them during the Firestarter Cup was already huge, and it was now ridiculously huge. Heng Fang understood¡­ In the past, he could match Xu Jingming because thetter broke his leg at the age of 20. Weren¡¯t Lei Yunfang, Gao Chong, Yang Yu, and the others¡ªwho had been world champions in the past¡ªthrown in the dust? Heng Fang couldn¡¯t catch up. It wasn¡¯t that he was weak; rather, it was because Xu Jingming was a monster. ¡°I heard from the host that more than 50 countries around the world live-streamed this battle. At its peak, the number of viewers exceeded 2.8 billion,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°I believe that many countries that aren¡¯t live-streaming this battle will air it! The videos of the battle will also spread globally¡­ More and more people will watch this battle. Most people around the world will want to watch this battle. You became famous from this battle alone, and the entire world knows about you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and smiled. Although he was a little happy, he was more concerned about how many people in the world could be his match! Chapter 109 - World Geniuses

Chapter 109: World Geniuses

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao walked over and whispered, ¡°China¡¯s official livestream is asking you if you can fight again.¡± Xu Jingming nodded when he heard that. ¡°I¡¯m also looking forward to fighting more powerful experts.¡± With that said, he tapped to enter a queue. Seconds passed, and 20 secondster, a notification appeared. ¡°Xu Jingming, among the experts in the queue, nobody¡¯sbat strength has reached 30% of yours. Are you still fighting?¡± The virtual world system¡¯s notification stunned Xu Jingming. The opponents are too weak??Xu Jingming thought.?It¡¯s no wonder the number ofbat matches between the world¡¯s top experts is so few. Xu Jingming looked at his girlfriend and said, ¡°There are too few experts in the queue these days. None of them are suitable forbat.¡± As he spoke, he showed the notification to his girlfriend. Li Miaomiao looked at the notification and blinked. ¡°So the virtual world has such notifications? None of the experts queuing on the tform has 30% of yourbat strength?¡± Li Miaomiao looked at her boyfriend. Although she knew that Xu Jingming was very strong, this notification still made her feel that¡­ thetter was ridiculously strong! ¡°Then, I¡¯ll reply to the livestream and say that you won¡¯t be fighting another match,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ... On thementary tform, Liu Xin looked at the notification and smiled. ¡°We¡¯ve officially contacted Xu Jingming, and he has also tried participating in a second Global Crossfire battle. However, the virtual world notified him¡­ that there isn¡¯t an opponent who¡¯s close to him in strength. Unfortunately, we temporarily won¡¯t be seeing Xu Jingming fight a second Global Crossfire battle.¡± With this said, the number of viewers in the livestream decreased. Why is Xu Jingming getting so much stronger? He¡¯s much stronger now than in the Firestarter Cup!?In the stands, Sun Li fell silent for a long time as he watched everything. The feeling of missing out was like countless worms biting at his heart¡ªit felt terrible! He had clearly cozied up to Xu Jingming. Just rubbing off some of thetter¡¯s poprity would ce him in a better situation than what he was experiencing now. ****** In a mansion. Cheng Zihao had many beauties around him. Some of them massaged his shoulder while others fed him fruits and snacks. ¡°Try the mandarin orange.¡± A beauty handed a piece of mandarin orange to Cheng Zihao, who ate it with a smile. At this moment, Cheng Zihao felt that he had tossed many of his worries out and was extremely rxed and happy. Knock! Knock! Knock!? Someone knocked on the door. Cheng Zihao looked up and saw his subordinate, Zhou Feng, standing at the door. ¡°Don¡¯t you know that I¡¯m busy?¡± Cheng Zihao frowned. ¡°It¡¯s something important,¡± Zhou Feng whispered. Cheng Zihao waved his hand unhappily, and the group of beauties left, leaving only Cheng Zihao and Zhou Feng in the hall. ¡°There are so many things in thepany, and if I have to worry about them all, what¡¯s the point of having you be the general manager?¡± Cheng Zihao couldn¡¯t help but curse. ¡°Don¡¯t you know how many things have been bothering me recently?¡± ¡°Yes, yes. Boss, it¡¯s been tough on you recently,¡± Zhou Feng coaxed. ¡°So manyrge capital corporations have rushed into the virtual world topete with us.¡± Cheng Zihao gritted his teeth. ¡°Each one of them is more ruthless and shameless than the other! I¡¯m so sick of it. Old Zhou, do you think¡­ I can sell thepany?¡± Zhou Feng immediately said, ¡°Those valuation adjustment contracts stipte the period of your appointment, Boss.¡± ¡°Is there no way to negotiate and change the contract?¡± Cheng Zihao asked. ¡°None of those capitalists are idiots; it can¡¯t be changed,¡± Zhou Feng said. ¡°Moreover, ourpany has the advantage by taking the initiative. The situation isn¡¯t bad now. We can take another step forward if we seize an opportunity!¡± ¡°But it¡¯s tiring. I can¡¯t take it anymore,¡± Cheng Zihao said. Thepany developed rapidly in the beginning, having the preemptive advantage. But as thepany reached a certain size, it was difficult to scale it further. Moreover, more and more capital was pouring into the virtual world, and thepetition became more intense. Cheng Zihao¡¯s heart was no longer in it. ¡°Boss, you don¡¯t have to worry too much. We will also help manage thepany,¡± Zhou Feng said. ¡°Oh right, what are you doing here today?¡± Cheng Zihao asked. ¡°Boss, didn¡¯t you watch Xu Jingming¡¯s first Global Crossfire match?¡± Zhou Feng asked. Cheng Zihao shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m rxing. What¡¯s there to watch? There are global matches every day, so what¡¯s there to watch? Why? Did Xu Jingming win again?¡± ¡°He¡¯s terrifyingly strong,¡± Zhou Feng said seriously. ¡°Hepletely crushed n Emelianenko and has a chance of bing world number one. Even if he¡¯s not world number one, I think he¡¯s definitely in the global top three.¡± ¡°He might be world number one?¡± Cheng Zihao found it unbelievable. ¡°Isn¡¯t he far inferior to Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang?¡± ¡°That¡¯s in the past,¡± Zhou Feng said. ¡°Boss, you can take a look at the video of the battle. I¡¯m certain that¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s poprity in the country will keep rising. This is because fighting overseas brings glory to the country. More people will watch his battles domestically, and Xu Jingming¡¯s fans will increase. His poprity will also be increasingly ridiculous.¡± ¡°In the future, Xu Jingming will be a trending topic on the virtual world¡¯s spectator tform! It¡¯s very possible that he will be the biggest trending topic!¡± Zhou Feng said. ¡°If ourpany can seize this trend, it will definitely develop further! It will be very normal for thepany¡¯s market capitalization to increase multifold.¡± ¡°Increase multifold?¡± Cheng Zihao frowned. ¡°That crazy?¡± ¡°Billions of people will be watching his battles! Of course, he¡¯s worth it!¡± Zhou Feng said. ¡°But I have a grudge with him,¡± Cheng Zihao said. ¡°I don¡¯t care. I can give and take, but he¡­ is not going to bother with me.¡± Zhou Feng said, ¡°If ourpany doesn¡¯t have a top pir, we won¡¯t be able to expand. Boss, it will be very difficult for you to fulfill all the valuation adjustment contracts then.¡± ¡°Even if just a portion ispleted, I can still ept it.¡± Cheng Zihao curled his lips and said, ¡°At most, I¡¯ll lose some money. I should still be able to get a few billion, right? I¡¯m really tired. I¡¯ve alreadyid a solid foundation for thepany, and it¡¯s up to you now. As long as you keep the ship steady, it¡¯s a sess once the contracts are up.¡± ¡°As for Xu Jingming?¡± Cheng Zihao said. ¡°Think of a way. I¡¯m flexible; I can tolerate serving him alcohol or tea.¡± Zhou Feng nodded. ¡°Understood; I¡¯ll think of a solution.¡± With that said, he left. He was quite capable, but he wasn¡¯t considered a top talent. Otherwise, there was no need for him to constantly serve a scion. As he left, Zhou Feng thought to himself,?It¡¯s not good for Boss to shirk his responsibility. Thepetition is getting more and more intense. If thepany continues, I have to consider a way out. ... In Japan. The martial arts arena in Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s personal space was a forest where he sat cross-legged. He was only 17 years old, and after cultivating the evolutionary method, he barely reached 1.7 meters tall. ¡°Meishin.¡± An elder looked at Miyagawa Meishin. ¡°Did you see the battle of China¡¯s Xu Jingming?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Miyagawa Meishin opened his eyes, and they were calm. ¡°Xu Jingming is stronger than me. His spearmanship isn¡¯t perfect, but he should¡¯ve reached Lv. 4. Most importantly, his evolutionary method has broken through to an even higher level. As for me¡­ I¡¯ve only broken through to Lv. 4 in my sword, but my evolutionary method hasn¡¯t broken through. Considering the huge difference in physique, a battle with him will result in me being killed by a single strike just like n.¡± ¡°Is it that difficult to have a breakthrough in the evolutionary method?¡± the elder asked. ¡°Yeah.¡± Miyagawa Meishin nodded. ¡°The way of the sword is to mobilize the body inbat and practice the evolutionary method. It¡¯s to mobilize the body in a rtively calm state¡­ I¡¯m still a little short of breaking through with the evolutionary method. I¡¯ll only be qualified to fight China¡¯s Xu Jingming when I break through.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no rush; you¡¯re only 17 years old. You¡¯re the youngest among the Lv. 4 experts in the world,¡± the elder said immediately. ¡°Don¡¯t be in a hurry. You have to cast your sights far.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Miyagawa Meishin nodded. ¡°If you need any more resources, feel free to ask,¡± the elder said. ¡°It¡¯s already very good to have the opportunity to possess someone,¡± Miyagawa Meishin said. ¡°I¡¯m very grateful.¡± The elder nodded. ¡°We did pay a huge price for this. I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t be able to bear to groom another person for the next three years. Alright, I won¡¯t disturb you anymore.¡± The elder then left silently. Japan had long treated Miyagawa Meishin as their precious child. It was because he had grown too quickly. An expert in cosmic legends¡­?Miyagawa Meishin closed his eyes. In the cosmic legend he possessed, the dual de-wielding person was capable of slicing apart the vast cosmos with a de beam. ... In reality. A ck youth sat in a field. The ck youth tapped his watch gently, and a projection appeared¡ªXu Jingming and n¡¯s battle. His evolutionary method has probably broken through to Transcendent; his spearmanship is barely up to par. He¡¯s not worthy of being my opponent.?The ck youth curled his lips, only to be taken aback.?Wait¡ªif his spearmanship isn¡¯t good enough, how did his evolutionary method make a breakthrough? This Xu Jingming from China??The ck youth stared at the projection.?He¡¯s still hiding his strength! Interesting! The ck youth was Tejano Xire, known as the world¡¯s number one genius! Chapter 110 - Xu Jingming in Reality

Chapter 110: Xu Jingming in Reality

Trantor: CKtalon It was raining on the afternoon of October 21. Fang Yu sat on a stone bench in a courtyard pavilion and silently watched a battle on the projection in front of him. This was a battle between the number one expert of India¡ªHalu Singh¡ªand Kai Saint Mills of the United States of America. Halu Singh barely won the brutal battle. ¡°The number one expert in India, Halu Singh, has also broken through,¡± Fang Yu whispered. ¡°His scimitar has definitely reached Lv. 4.¡± The difference in strength and speed between a Lv. 3 expert and a Lv. 4 expert was too great. With a breakthrough from Lv. 3 99% to Lv. 4 1%, even if one¡¯s evolutionary method didn¡¯t break through, the strength and speed one could exert would increase exponentially in every aspect. For example, the increase in strength would be about twice as much! The improvement in technique only widened the gap dramatically. ¡°Yu¡¯er.¡± A figure walked over¡ªit was Fang Yu¡¯s father. ¡°Dad.¡± Fang Yu looked at his father. ¡°Are you discouraged from losing to Lei Yunfang?¡± Mr. Fang asked. ¡°No.¡± Fang Yu shook his head. ¡°I originally defeated Lei Yunfang only because of my physical advantage. My overall strength is still at Lv. 3! Lei Yunfang has had more years than me, so he broke through to Lv. 4 before me. I canpletely understand that.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that¡­¡± Fang Yu had an ambivalent expression. ¡°In the past few days, Xu Jingming first revealed nearly invincible strength. Lei Yunfang and Kai Saint Mills¡ªthe three kings of the martial arts world¡ªbroke through to Lv. 4 one after another! That¡¯s fine; after all, they¡¯ve cultivated for a long time and umted a lot of experience. However, Halu Singh from India also broke through.¡± ¡°News of thetest battle says that Zhao Fan has broken through,¡± said Mr. Fang. ¡°What?¡± Fang Yu nced at his father. ¡°Zhao Fan has broken through to Lv. 4.¡± Mr. Fang nodded. ¡°He¡­¡± Fang Yu found it unbelievable. ¡°He only starteding into contact with martial arts after the virtual world¡¯sunch. I¡¯ve started training since I was a child. Why? How did he reach Lv. 4?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Mr. Fang nodded. ¡°A month after the virtual world¡¯sunch, he reached the limit of Lv. 2. His actualbat performance suppressed some martial arts masters. He reached Lv. 3 after the Firestarter Cup! Today¡­ he broke through in the battle! He reached Lv. 4! China¡¯s official livestream didn¡¯t broadcast this battle, but this battle video has already begun proliferating.¡± ¡°Zhao Fan also broke through?¡± Fang Yu was stunned. ¡°Having your evolutionary method¡¯spatibility reach 103% is a rarity.¡± Mr. Fang looked at his son. ¡°But in terms ofbat techniques, you¡¯repeting with billions of people around the world. From the looks of it, you¡¯ve practiced since you were a child¡­ but yourbat techniques aren¡¯t even in the global top ten! You have to calm down and recognize the gap. You have to practice more seriously and sincerely.¡± Fang Yu fell silent. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about overseas,¡± Mr. Fang said. ¡°Just domestically, Liu Hai and Xu Jingming are almost invincible. Lei Yunfang and Zhao Fan have both broken through to Lv. 4. In other words, yourbat technique might not even be in the top five domestically!¡± ¡°Recognize the gap! Don¡¯t always think highly of yourself!¡± Mr. Fang gazed at his son. ¡°Look down at your feet; only then can you go further.¡± Fang Yu didn¡¯t say a word. Mr. Fang looked at his son¡­ and sighed inwardly. As his son¡¯s evolutionary methodpatibility had reached 103%, he had been invincible for a period of time before most of the world¡¯s top experts reached Lv. 4. This allowed him to keep winning, and this boosted his son¡¯s confidence! His sonter lost to n and Tiger Fussen, allowing him to calm down. Many people in the country began to be disappointed, feeling that Fang Yu wasn¡¯t that invincible. But now? The world¡¯s top experts began to step into Lv. 4 one after another. He had yet to break through. ¡°You told me yourself that the key to stepping into Lv. 4 is to temper your mind,¡± Mr. Fang said. ¡°If your state of mind isn¡¯t up to par, you probably won¡¯t be able to break through in a month, much less a few days.¡± Fang Yu remained silent. Mr. Fang sighed inwardly and turned to leave. Over the years¡­ Perhaps his lineage had protected Fang Yu too much and groomed him in every aspect! Fang Yu had suffered too few setbacks. Mental tempering??Fang Yu sat alone under the pavilion and looked up at the rain. He had gone from receiving cheers from all over the country to all kinds of doubts. Now, all he had was loneliness. Even Zhao Fan has surpassed me; what right do I have to remain proud??Fang Yu thought to himself, but he subconsciously believed that¡­ as long as he broke through to Lv. 4, he could rely on the advantage of his evolutionary method to be invincible again! One could see evolutionary method talent. However, one¡¯s mental potential was invisible. ****** In Xu Jingming¡¯s courtyard in Mingyue City, white clouds floated in the sky, and the wind was cool andfortable. Whoosh. Xu Jingming was cultivating his evolutionary method, and every move he made mobilized his body¡¯s muscles perfectly, allowing countless fascicles to work together. This was an evolutionary method that had reached Transcendent, and the effects were more than ten-fold faster than before. As he cultivated, the terrifying heat caused the temperature in the courtyard to rise. The might of Jingming¡¯s evolutionary method in reality is getting more and more terrifying.?Li Miaomiao watched this scene from the floor-to-ceiling window in the living room.?Every move he makes is apanied by heat waves. Momentster, Xu Jingming stopped his evolutionary method. His rapidly pumping blood also slowed down, and the cirction of his organs rapidly decreased. His entire aura also became much more restrained. ¡°Jingming, how high is your physique in reality?¡± Li Miaomiao asked curiously. ¡°It¡¯s equivalent to having an Advanced body,¡± Xu Jingming said after some thought. ¡°That fast?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°It¡¯s already at the Advanced level in reality?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°You also know that the more powerful the evolutionary method, the faster the body will improve.¡± Beginner evolutionary methods were the slowest, taking three years to reach their limits. The maximum Physique index was also very low, usually around 60. Intermediate evolutionary methods were much faster. They reached their limits in two years, reaching a limit of about 120. ording to thepatibility, everyone¡¯s limits were different. Advanced evolutionary methods were even faster. One could reach the limit in slightly more than a year, with their Physique reaching about 220. Transcendent evolutionary methods could reach the limit in a year in reality! The limits of the body could reach about 600. ¡°ording to the VR headset¡¯s scan, my Physique index was 203 this morning,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s a Transcendent evolutionary method after all. Improvement is very fast in the early stages, and it will slow down the further one progresses.¡± ¡°Your Physique index exceeds 200 in reality? Coupled with your Lv. 4bat techniques¡­¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°Jingming, you have n Emelianenko¡¯s strength in reality?¡± ¡°Haha, modern society¡¯s technology is advanced. Even if one is strong, they have to abide by thew,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Upon guessing that Earth¡¯s civilization hade into contact with a cosmic civilization, Xu Jingming understood that Earth¡¯s technology¡­ might be far more advanced than it appeared. Even the known powers far exceeded a human¡¯s individual strength. Even if one¡¯s body could move 100 meters per second, it was a joke in the face of some electromaic cannons that could automatically lock onto someone at Mach 10 speeds. Some soundwave weapons,ser weapons, and even some military robots could defeat warriors like them. The advancement of technology allowed evolutionary methods to be poprized, but society remained stable globally. ¡°Oh right, at 9:15 p.m. tonight, Japan¡¯s Miyagawa Meishin will challenge USA¡¯s Tiger Fussen. Will you be watching this livestream?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. She knew that her boyfriend had high standards and didn¡¯t watch most livestreams. ¡°I have to watch this battle.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Miyagawa Meishin is a very impressive genius. From his defeat of Lei Yunfangst night, I can tell that his evolutionary method has reached Transcendent.¡± ¡°A Transcendent evolutionary method coupled with his dual sabers is one of the best in the world,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The battle with Tiger Fussen will be very exciting.¡± ¡°Jingming, you¡¯ve only participated in one Global Crossfire so far. Why didn¡¯t you participate in any more matches?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°It¡¯s a trend for these experts to arrange a fight. You can also arrange one.¡± Top experts rarely queued at the same time; the probability of encountering one was too low. Therefore, the world¡¯s top experts began challenging each other. ¡°I¡¯ll arrange a match if there¡¯s a suitable opponent,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Chapter 111 - Disappointment

Chapter 111: Disappointment

Trantor: CKtalon That night, in the stands of China¡¯s official livestream, Xu Jingming and his girlfriend, Li Miaomiao, watched this battle that attracted the attention of the entire world. Miyagawa Meishin versus Tiger Fussen! The poprity of this battle even exceeded that of Xu Jingming versus n! After all, Tiger Fussen had never been matched in Global Crossfire. Without Liu Hai, Tiger Fussen¡ªwho was ranked second on the Cosmos Ranking¡ªwas the most famous. Even if China¡¯s citizens were very confident in Xu Jingming, they didn¡¯t have full confidence on the question of who was stronger between him and Tiger Fussen; they felt that they would only know after a fight! Miyagawa Meishin, on the other hand, had won consecutive battles. Coupled with his 17 years of age, many people around the world began to believe that his talent might be world number one! He might be a genius that surpassed Tejano Xire. Miyagawa Meishin and Tiger Fussen had arranged a public battle, and more than 100 countries around the world were live-streaming it! More than 3.5 billion people were watching. ¡°It¡¯s starting.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao watched the livestream of the battle. Thebat map was the forest. In the post-rain forest, Tiger Fussen¡ªwho cultivated Giant Bear Evolution to Transcendent¡ªhad his originally stocky and muscr physique be even more astonishing. His height reached 2.35 meters, making him resemble an upright bear! He wore heavy armor and held a pair of huge axes. A single ax weighing more than 300 kilograms was easy for Tiger Fussen. ¡°ording to the promotions from the United States of America, Tiger Fussen¡¯s two axes weigh 600 kilograms,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°With a Transcendent body, an ax is meaningless if it¡¯s light,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°My spear is now 360 kilograms. Tiger Fussen cultivates Giant Bear Evolution, so he walks the path of overwhelming strength. Such an ax is nothing to him.¡± ¡°Nothing?¡± Li Miaomiao was dumbfounded. ¡°The heavier the weapon, the better. If he can¡¯t control it perfectly, his delivery of the ax will slow down, and his strength will decrease.¡± Xu Jingming watched. ¡°Then, who do you think will win?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°The two of them are very strong. It depends on their improvisation.¡± Xu Jingming observed. The battle erupted. Miyagawa Meishin wore close-fitting soft armor and held dual des. The weapon used in Japan was a de, and the de body was usually long and narrow, making it easy to chop. But in Japan, they preferred to call their de techniques ¡®kendo.¡¯ Whoosh. Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s figure shed, turning into a phantom that lunged at Tiger Fussen. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Tiger Fussen¡ªwho was stocky and muscr like a bear¡ªsmiled. He delivered the ax in his left hand to Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s chest. With the weight of the ax, Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s body would be in tatters if it were to touch him. Miyagawa Meishin was as agile as a phantom and easily dodged the ax, but it strangely struck him. It was obvious that Tiger¡¯s first move was defensive¡ªan open move. The other ax was a sneak attack that was as fast as lightning. Bang! Miyagawa Meishin immediately struck the ax with his two des, borrowing the iing force to retreat more than 20 meters in a sh beforending on a tree branch. ¡°You dodged pretty quickly.¡± Tiger Fussen charged over, and his movement speed was also close to 120 meters per second. As for Miyagawa Meishin, he quickly threw his opponent off with a sh. Miyagawa Meishin¡ªwho cultivated Shadow Leopard Evolution¡ªcould reach 135 meters per second. In terms of speed and agility, hepletely surpassed Tiger Fussen. ... As Xu Jingming watched this battle, he thought about how he would deal with them if he was their opponent. ¡°Jingming, you often say that having the advantage in speed and agility means you have the initiative inbat,¡± Li Miaomiao exined. ¡°Does that mean that Miyagawa Meishin has the advantage? He can attack and retreat whenever he wants, but Tiger Fussen can¡¯t touch him at all.¡± ¡°Tiger Fussen¡¯s dual ax technique has Master¡¯s Taiji Yin-Yang charm,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°When defending, the two axes are like two doors. Most importantly, he¡¯s wearing heavy armor, so he only needs to defend his head. Therefore¡­ it¡¯s very difficult for Miyagawa Meishin to injure Tiger Fussen.¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°But it¡¯s also very difficult for Tiger Fussen to hit Miyagawa Meishin.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s just that thebat map will shrink over time, forcing them to determine a winner! Therefore, if Miyagawa Meishin wants to win, he has to use his spatial advantage in the early stages to win as soon as possible. Once this drags out, he will be in danger.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve gathered information on Miyagawa Meishin,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I heard that Miyagawa Meishin often practiced de techniques with his eyes covered when he was in his high school¡¯s Kendo Society. Hepetes with a group of teammates from the Kendo Society with his eyes covered¡­ This person is very sensitive at close range!¡± ¡°With his Shadow Leopard¡¯s evolutionary method reaching Transcendent, a Lv. 4 de technique, and his talent, he¡¯s indeed very strong.¡± Xu Jingming nodded, but his eyes were filled with a hint of disappointment. This battle was actually a stalemate. Tiger Fussen didn¡¯t have any advantage. Tiger Fussen is weaker than I expected. He was always on par with Master for a long period of time, Xu Jingming thought. On the first day of Cosmos Tower¡¯sunch, only his master and Tiger Fussen cleared it. He came to watch this battle because of Tiger Fussen. Time passed. In this battle, Tiger Fussen charged forward in an extremely domineering manner. His defense didn¡¯t have any ws. Miyagawa Meishinpletely had the advantage in terms of speed and agility; he could retreat and attack whenever he wanted! Even when weapons collided, he could still deflect the force without giving Tiger Fussen a chance. Ten minutes after the battle, the forest map¡¯s activity range began to shrink. The spectating teammates were forced to fight. The range of activity became smaller and smaller. 300 meters, 200 meters, 100 meters¡­ The smaller the area, the worse the situation for Miyagawa Meishin, who had the advantage in speed and agility. ¡°Die.¡± Miyagawa Meishin also charged forward with all his might. His movement technique was unpredictable, and his two des were filled with killing intent. It became a melee battle that was more dangerous. Bam.? Miyagawa Meishin couldn¡¯t perfectly deflect the force at close range every time. The recoil caused blood to flow from the corner of his mouth. Moreover, there were ultimately times he failed from all the risks he took every time. Just as Miyagawa Meishin jolted from an impact, causing him to spread out his arms and open up his torso for an attack, Tiger suddenly swung his ax! Miyagawa Meishin turned ethereal and dissipated. Tiger Fussen eventually won this battle! ¡°This battle was exciting.¡± On thementary tform, the male guest, Jin Fan, eximed in surprise. ¡°Although Miyagawa Meishin suffered a regretful loss, it¡¯s obvious that¡­ Miyagawa Meishin wasn¡¯t disadvantaged in the first ten minutes! His movement technique is so fast and agile that he¡¯s at the apex of Global Crossfire. His two des are also unpredictable, forcing Tiger Fussen to defend often. Most importantly, he¡¯s only 17! His potential is truly astonishing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s impressive for the 17-year-old Miyagawa Meishin to fight Tiger Fussen to this extent.¡± Including thement section, countless people in China recognized Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s strength. This battle¡­ It proved that Miyagawa Meishin and Tiger Fussen were on the same level. If not for the virtual world¡¯s restrictions, causing the map to narrow in ten minutes and forcing Miyagawa Meishin to risk his life, it was unknown who would win. ¡°Of the few matches we¡¯ve seen in Global Crossfire, only Tiger Fussen and Miyagawa Meishin can match our Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°Liu Hai hasn¡¯t appeared yet. Tejano Xire participated in two matches in the beginning, but his strength is uncertain. To be able to determine his strength¡­ It feels like Xu Jingming, Tiger Fussen, and Miyagawa Meishin are ranked in the world¡¯s top three.¡± ¡°Miyagawa Meishin is Xu Jingming¡¯s greatest opponent. He¡¯s only 17.¡± ¡°Of the ten most dazzling experts in the world, Miyagawa Meishin is the youngest. He¡¯s 17¡­ He hasn¡¯t even reached the legal age in China!¡± ¡°In the battle just now, Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s maximum speed reached 135 meters per second¡ªhe¡¯s even faster than Xu Jingming! Can Xu Jingming win against him?¡± ¡°Definitely!¡± ¡°Logically speaking, victory is unpredictable. Miyagawa Meishin is too fast, and his dual des work in perfect tandem.¡± ¡°Liu Hai is the same. He hasn¡¯t participated at all. It¡¯s making us nervous!¡± All kinds ofments appeared, but it was obvious that people in China felt threatened by Miyagawa Meishin. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°How was this battle?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Miyagawa¡¯s strength is clearly as I expected.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Tiger Fussen is weaker than I expected.¡± ... In the martial arts arena in his personal space. Xu Jingming sighed slightly. I?thought Tiger Fussen would be a strong opponent, but unfortunately¡­? He had been searching for a suitable opponent for a scheduled battle. From the looks of it, Tiger Fussen wasn¡¯t the opponent he needed. Xu Jingming reached out and opened his personalbat strength interface¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Transcendent 33%) (368 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 532 Technique: Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 4 31%), Astral Spear Technique (Lv. 4 15%), Footwork (Lv. 4 5%), Shield Technique (Lv. 3 99%) Basic Combat Strength: 36176 Combat Bonus: 60% Combat Strength: 57882 Chapter 112 - Xu Jingming and Liu Hais Goals

Chapter 112: Xu Jingming and Liu Hai¡¯s Goals

Trantor: CKtalon I didn¡¯t even deliberately practice my footwork, but it has already reached Lv. 4.?Xu Jingming smiled.?I have to thank Beam Transformation. Beam Transformation itself came with movement techniques. After practicing Beam Transformation for a long time, Xu Jingming¡¯s footwork became more and more brilliant. In addition, many of Astral Spear¡¯s moves were matched with footwork. His footwork naturally broke through to Lv. 4 through his arduous training of the two spear techniques. Thest time I attempted Cosmos Tower, I had a Transcendent 12% body, Xu Jingming thought.?During my battle with the ape king, I relied on Beam Transformation¡¯s indomitable edge to barely injure it. My strength has increased quite a bit. I¡¯ll give it another try.?Xu Jingming was filled with fighting spirit. After watching Miyagawa Meishin and Tiger Fussen¡¯s match, he knew that these two were temporarily weaker than him and weren¡¯t suitable opponents. As for the ape king¡­ It was a very strong opponent! Whoosh. Xu Jingming arrived in the mission space andnded in front of Cosmos Tower. He looked at the huge Cosmos Ranking¡ªthere were 83 names. This is the third level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking. It¡¯s more interesting to get on the fourth level¡¯s rankings.?Xu Jingming walked into the Cosmos Tower. Momentster. Xu Jingming appeared outside the tower in dejection, wearing a helpless expression. I lost again.?Although Xu Jingming was unhappy, he knew the difference in strength.?When using Beam Transformation, my speed can match that of the ape king, but my agility and strength are inferior. Inbat¡­ I¡¯m still at a slight disadvantage. It¡¯s far from enough to kill the ape king. This ape king is too agile, Xu Jingming thought.?I need to have the advantage and rely on Beam Transformation¡¯s speed to catch it off-guard and kill it with a single strike! I have to be stronger.?Xu Jingming looked at his personalbat strength interface. In terms of skills, his shield technique was only at Lv. 3 99%. I¡¯ll have my shield technique break through to Lv. 4 first!?Xu Jingming thought. The next thing to focus on was shield techniques. There were benefits to cultivating two weapons. This was because different weapons had different methods of force delivery and differentbat styles! For example, if one¡¯s spearmanship reached a bottleneck, they might glean different insights from practicing shield techniques. If he focused only on one path and entered a bottleneck, he might not even realize it. By using both paths to verify each other, he could go further. In the martial arts arena in his personal space, Xu Jingming started setting up training mode on the interface: ¡°Meteor Descent.¡± At the same time, he reached out and held a round shield in each hand. ¡°Begin!¡± Xu Jingming looked up at the sky. Meteors in the sky tore through the sky at an extremely fast speed and crashed into the canyon where Xu Jingming was. Every meteor varied in size as they burned with mes. Some were ten meters in diameter, and some were as small as a basketball. These meteors reached sonic speeds and had terrifying might. Block. Xu Jingming used his movement technique in the canyon and constantly dodged. If he couldn¡¯t dodge, he used his shield to block. He didn¡¯t dare to sh with the meteors head-on and could only try his best to deflect the force. He could only deflect the force of small meteors. He didn¡¯t even dare to touch therger meteors that were more than a meter in diameter. Once he did, the impact was enough to pulverize him. Instantly, a flurry of meteorsnded, and the canyon trembled under the impact. The shockwaves spread in all directions, and Xu Jingming kept moving in the canyon, his shield constantly blocking¡­ Suddenly, Xu Jingming failed to dodge in time and was struck by a meteor that was nearly ten feet in diameter. The moment it hit¡ª All the meteors in the world came to a halt. ording to the training mode, the meteors would stop moving as long as Xu Jingming was killed. Whoosh. The ethereal Xu Jingming returned to normal. My movement technique isn¡¯t fast enough, and my shield technique iscking as well.?Xu Jingming walked to a spot where there were fewer meteors and looked up. ¡°Continue!¡± The originally stationary meteors continued falling. Training continued. ... Liu Hai also watched Miyagawa Meishin and Tiger Fussen¡¯s match, but he didn¡¯t have any intention of challenging them. Then, he also went to the Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor to fight. Momentster, he came out after being trampled by the ape king. This ape king is too cunning.?Liu Hai looked up at Cosmos Tower.?Its speed and agility are above mine. Although it is too valiant and has revealed many ws, it is extremely agile. I can¡¯t target its ws. I have to be stronger to have the confidence to seize its ws and bring it under my control. When that happens, I¡¯ll have the confidence to kill it.?Liu Hai¡¯s goal had always been to defeat the ape king. Compared to the world¡¯s experts, the ape king was more challenging. The fourth level of Cosmos Tower is quite difficult.?Liu Hai returned to his personal space and continued studying the Lv. 8 legacy. ****** Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and Tejano Xire didn¡¯t participate in Global Crossfire again. However, there was one person who participated often. Furthermore, he was extremely dazzling, leaving the entire world in shock. It was Miyagawa Meishin! After a narrow defeat in a battle with Tiger Fussen on October 21, Miyagawa Meishin requested to fight Riven Gullit, the top-ranked warrior from the EU, on October 22. He had an absolute advantage in this battle. After fighting for a minute, he killed Riven Gullit without suffering any injuries and obtained victory. On October 23, he scheduled a fight with the number one expert in India, Halu Singh. This battle was much more intense. Halu Singh¡¯s evolutionary method had also reached Transcendent, and his pair of scimitars carried a strange charm, making Miyagawa Meishin suffer. There was even a time when he was at a disadvantage. But in the end¡­ Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s footwork had also broken through to Lv. 4, causing his movement technique to be even more bizarre and terrifying. He defeated Halu Singh! His terrifying movement technique surprised viewers from all over the world. They believed that his strength had probably exceeded Tiger Fussen! It was very likely that he had also exceeded Xu Jingming, and he was the unspoken world number one. ... In the martial arts arena in Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s space in Japan. In the forest, the wind was blowing in silence. Only Miyagawa Meishin sat cross-legged alone. Suddenly, an elder arrived silently. ¡°Meishin, congrattions on improving your?kendo,¡± the elder said. Miyagawa Meishin sat cross-legged in the forest. At this moment, he opened his eyes and asked, ¡°Mr. Sato, you guys are able to know about my breakthrough. Do you know the strength of all the experts in the world?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry,¡± the elder said. ¡°In the Earth Alliance, only the five council members have the right to check thebat strength data of everyone in the world. Japan doesn¡¯t have the right. We can only know thebat strength data of everyone in the country.¡± Miyagawa Meishin nodded slightly. ¡°You haven¡¯t scheduled a fight in the past two days, Meishin,¡± the elder said. ¡°Now that you have broken through with your?kendo, do you want to schedule a fight?¡± ¡°You guys are more proactive than me,¡± Miyagawa Meishin said. ¡°No¡­¡± The elder immediately said, ¡°We¡¯re just concerned about you.¡± ¡°I n on scheduling a match, but I don¡¯t know who to challenge,¡± Miyagawa Meishin said. ¡°Across the world, Liu Hai hasn¡¯t participated in a single Global Crossfire battle, and Tejano Xire only fought two matches in the beginning. His strength isn¡¯t clear,¡± the elder said. ¡°Only Tiger Fussen and Xu Jingming are suitable opponents for you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve fought Tiger Fussen,¡± Miyagawa Meishin said. ¡°Xu Jingming might be more dangerous,¡± the elder said. ¡°The strength he disyed when he defeated n Emelianenko was on par with you. His current strength might be above yours!¡± ¡°It¡¯s precisely because of this that it¡¯s worth challenging him!¡± Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s eyes were filled with fighting spirit. ¡°I¡¯ve never cared about losing. As long as I can gain experience and be stronger, losing the battle will be very meaningful.¡± The elder nodded and asked, ¡°When do you n on fighting him?¡± Miyagawa Meishin said, ¡°Naturally¡­ as soon as possible.¡± The elder nodded. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll immediately contact China¡¯s officials to discuss this battle.¡± ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Mr. Sato,¡± Miyagawa Meishin said. ¡°It¡¯s my honor to serve you.¡± The elder got up and left. Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s influence in Japan was too great. He was admired by everyone and was the strongest de god in Japan. Everyone in Japan believed that Miyagawa Meishin would be world champion. And now, Miyagawa Meishin showed such promise! Miyagawa Meishin sat alone in the forest, listening to the wind in his ears with a distant look in his eyes. Compared to the great existence in the cosmic legend, the experts on Earth are nothing,?Miyagawa Meishin thought to himself.?That¡¯s the direction I should be pursuing. Miyagawa Meishin got up and extended his hand, holding a de in each hand. ¡°Thousand Arrows Training Mode begin!¡± Miyagawa Meishin ordered. Immediately, countless arrows shot from all directions in the forest at Miyagawa Meishin. His figure turned into a blur as he moved among the countless arrows, asionally swinging his de to block. ... In reality, in the living room. Li Miaomiao received a transmission call, and Director Zhou appeared on the projection. ¡°Mr. Zhou.¡± Li Miaomiao immediately got up, feeling a little surprised. ¡°I tried contacting Xu Jingming but failed,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°Jingming isn¡¯t in the virtual world. He¡¯s tempering his mind and has shut out allmunications,¡± Li Miaomiao immediately exined. ¡°He said that I can only wake him up for something important.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°Here¡¯s the thing. Japan¡¯s officials have sent news that their Miyagawa Meishin wants to challenge Xu Jingming. It¡¯s up to Xu Jingming when.¡± ¡°Understood,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°There¡¯s no need to disturb Xu Jingming. Tell him this news when he¡¯s done tempering his mind,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Let me know when he confirms the scheduled battle.¡± ¡°Understood..¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and hung up. Chapter 113 - A Battle that Gains Worldwide Attention

Chapter 113: A Battle that Gains Worldwide Attention

Trantor: CKtalon When Li Miaomiao received the message, Xu Jingming was tempering his mind in a chamber on the second floor. This was his daily practice. Xu Jingming sat on the ground. His mind was like celestial bodies, silent and eternal. He naturally opened up his mind and sensed his surroundings, but he didn¡¯t have a single thought. In this state, his body and his surroundings were unprecedentedly clear. His mind was like a mirror that reflected everything. Time passed, and the sun gradually moved west. It was already past four in the afternoon when Xu Jingming opened his eyes, got up, and left the chamber, habitually heading to the courtyard to practice his evolutionary method. He would rigidly practice the evolutionary method three times a day¡ªonce in the morning, once in the evening, and again after dinner. ¡°Jingming,¡± Li Miaomiao shouted from the living room. ¡°Director Zhou contacted us today.¡± ¡°Director Zhou?¡± Xu Jingming turned solemn. ¡°Is there something important?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Japan,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Miyagawa Meishin made a challenge request through Japan¡¯s officials. The date and time of the battle can be decided by us. Are you agreeable to his request?¡± ¡°Miyagawa Meishin?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. Although he wasn¡¯t that strong, he was indeed the most unpredictable person in the world. He was very suitable for honing his shield techniques. ¡°Agree to it,¡± Xu Jingming said. Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Alright, a scheduled match requires a precise time¡ªdown to the second!¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s do it at 9:15:33 p.m. tonight.¡± Xu Jingming immediately gave a number. ... When he entered the virtual world at night, Xu Jingming reserved a queue time in Global Crossfire and set it to 21:15:33 seconds. Then, he continued honing his shield techniques. When the time was up, the system would automatically start the matching. At this moment¡­ There were many Divine experts on the Global Crossfire tform, but the person closest to Xu Jingming¡¯s strength was naturally Miyagawa Meishin, who was waiting in the queue at the same time. The virtual world naturally matched the two. Xu Jingming appeared in thebat space out of thin air and saw his four teammates. ¡°Xu Jingming!¡± His four teammates were surprised, and they immediately turned their heads to look at the area opposite them. Opposite them was the team from Japan, and there was a young man among them. The young man had a unique bearing and was also an extremely famous figure in the world. This surprised the four Chinese team members once again. ¡°Miyagawa Meishin!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Xu Jingming and Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s battle! We actually found ourselves in this battle.¡± Meanwhile, the four members of the Japan team were surprised and delighted. They gazed at Miyagawa Meishin with reverence and admiration before looking at Xu Jingming from afar. Without a doubt, this was a battle at the apex! They were actually participating in it. Xu Jingming and Miyagawa Meishin also looked at each other. ... ¡°Both parties have entered the preparation area.¡± In China¡¯s official livestream, the host and two guests were a little excited. After all, they had hosted so many livestreams, and this livestream¡¯s poprity was clearly much higher. ¡°Without a doubt, other than experts like Liu Hai who haven¡¯t revealed their strength, Xu Jingming, Miyagawa Meishin, and Tiger Fussen should be the world¡¯s highest standard among the other experts. The battle between Xu Jingming and Miyagawa Meishin¡­ has also attracted the attention of the world.¡± The male guest, Jin Fan, was clearly more excited. ¡°Yes.¡± Liu Xin looked at the data and said, ¡°The number of viewers around the world has broken a record, exceeding 4 billion! The major countries are live-streaming it.¡± The number of viewers in China¡¯s livestream was also rising. As Global Crossfire had livestreams every now and then, the citizens were already numb to it. It was very difficult for the number of viewers in somepetitions to exceed 100 million! However, it was Xu Jingming¡¯s second time participating in Global Crossfire today. Xu Jingming¡¯s appeal was great, and with his opponent being Miyagawa Meishin, arge number of viewers came to the livestream, reaching 900 million. ¡°Xu Jingmingpletely crushed n Emelianenkost time. I felt great watching him. Xu Jingming will definitely beat up that kid from Japan in this battle!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is invincible!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming has never disappointed me!¡± Countless people werementing. After the battle with n, Xu Jingming¡¯s fanatical fans clearly increased. ¡°Both parties will begin choosing weapons and equipment,¡± Liu Xin said. ¡°Jin Fan, Sister Ju, who do you think has a higher chance of winning this battle?¡± ¡°It¡¯s undoubtedly Xu Jingming!¡± the male guest, Jin Fan, immediately said. ¡°Although Miyagawa Meishin has been growing stronger, he only managed to be on par with Xu Jingming recently. It¡¯s not like Xu Jingming hasn¡¯t improved at all. So¡­ What, he chose shields?¡± Liu Xin and Ju Wenqing also saw that Xu Jingming had chosen a spear and two shields. ¡°Xu Jingming only chose a spear in hisst battle with n,¡± Jin Fan said with a frown. ¡°But he chose to use a spear and shields this time. Since he has chosen them, he ns to use them. Xu Jingming¡¯s shield strength is unknown.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a limit to a person¡¯s energy. There¡¯s bound to be a difference in proficiency between spearmanship and shield,¡± Ju Wenqing stated. ¡°He didn¡¯t choose the weapon he¡¯s best at and instead chose both weapons?¡± The two guests felt that Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t cautious enough. Choosing what one was best at was being cautious! Fighting the enemy with all their might! ¡°Although I trust Xu Jingming, he might be a little careless in this battle,¡± Jin Fan said. ¡°He can¡¯t be careless against an opponent like Miyagawa Meishin.¡± ¡°What do you know!?¡± ¡°All you have to do is cheer him on. Don¡¯t doubt my Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°Jin Fan that cheers is the best!¡± Countlessments immediately targeted Jin Fan. ... A male and female pairing hosted Japan¡¯s official livestream. ¡°Xu Jingming is a very strong opponent. When he fought n Emelianenko, the strength he disyed was enough to shock us. Although he hasn¡¯t fought in the past few days, he has probably improved a little. Our Miyagawa Meishin has to be extremely careful and put in more than 100% to deal with him,¡± the male host said seriously. ¡°Xu Jingming is already 29, while Miyagawa is only 17! In terms of potential, Miyagawa is much higher,¡± the female host said. ¡°I believe that Miyagawa Meishin will leave Xu Jingming in the dust with time, but Miyagawa has to be careful presently.¡± ¡°What? Xu Jingming actually chose a spear and shield at the same time?¡± The male host was surprised. ¡°He didn¡¯t choose what he¡¯s best at and instead chose two weapons? This Xu Jingming is too careless. His carelessness might very well result in him losing this battle quickly.¡± As a host, he had streamed too many matches. He discovered that in a one-on-one battle between experts worldwide, they relied on their best weapons. Typically, different weapons would work wonders in a five-member team battle, but now¡­ The four teammates were clearly not worth Xu Jingming and Miyagawa Meishin disadvantaging themselves for cooperation. ¡°Miyagawa!¡± ¡°Miyagawa is so cute!¡± ¡°How is Miyagawa so strong!?¡± Countless people in Japan were extremely excited. ... At this moment, experts around the world were watching the livestreams of the various countries and the Earth Alliance. Liu Hai, Tejano Xire, Tiger Fussen, Halu Singh, Merritt¡ªthe number one expert in the EU, Akinov¡ªthe number one genius in Russia, Lee Moonsoo¡ªthe number one expert in Korea, and the three kings of the martial arts world from the older generation¡ªRiven Gullit, Kiyori Toichi, and the others¡ªwere all watching the battle in their respective official livestreams. ¡°Director, there are many opinions among themon folk these days,¡± the secretary said carefully. ¡°I feel that with the strength of the world¡¯s experts, a one-on-one battlepetition might be more exciting. As for team battles? After all, it¡¯s very difficult for countries to assemble a team of five members of the same strength.¡± ¡°China wasn¡¯t the one who decided on the virtual world¡¯spetition system,¡± Director Zhou said calmly as he watched thepetition. ¡°And the virtual world has only beenunched for three months. We have to take a long-term vision. We have to see what happens in three years, 30 years, or even 300 years!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The secretary nodded. ¡°But can we create a one-on-onepetition system other than the currentpetition rules?¡± Director Zhou nced at his secretary. ¡°You¡¯ve been with me for 30 years. You should understand that the Earth Alliance naturally has its reasons for making this decision.¡± The secretary was stunned. As the director¡¯s personal secretary, he had ess to many secrets and knew the director¡¯s character very well. The director was actually a little unhappy when he said that he had been with him for 30 years. ¡°The battle has begun..¡± Director Zhou looked at the livestream¡ªthe ten experts had entered thebat map. Chapter 114 - Xu Jingming vs. Miyagawa Meishin Chapter 114: Xu Jingming vs. Miyagawa Meishin The map was the modern city, and Xu Jingming and the othersnded everywhere. Whoosh! Miyagawa Meishin leaped from one building to another, and after a few jumps, he arrived at the top of the tallest residential building in the area. He scanned his surroundings, searching for Xu Jingming. Soon, Miyagawa Meishin saw Xu Jingming appear on an empty street in the distance. Thetter looked up and locked onto Miyagawa Meishin. Swoosh. Miyagawa Meishin leaped down and gentlynded on the roof of a residential building that was more than 80 meters tall. He even used the wall of the residential building opposite him, stomping on it before bending his knees slightly to cushion the impact. Although the ground trembled, Miyagawa Meishin brushed off the impact. Whoosh! Afternding, Miyagawa Meishin turned in a blur and charged straight for Xu Jingming. ¡­ On the street, Xu Jingming stood still and waited silently. Soon, he saw a ghostly figure appear in a corner in the distance. In two blinks, he was already slightly more than 100 meters away. The ghostly figure stopped¡ªit was Miyagawa Meishin. He stared at Xu Jingming as if thetter were the only opponent in the world. Xu Jingming reached out and took out the pair of shields on his back, holding one in each hand. ¡°Shields?¡± Miyagawa Meishin frowned. ¡°Xu Jingming, you want to fight me with shields?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve participated in two Global Crossfire matches. I used spear techniques in thest match, but I want to use shield techniques this match.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at his opponent. ¡°Why? Do you think you can defeat my shield techniques?¡± ¡°Hmph.¡± Miyagawa Meishin snorted coldly, and his eyes turned colder. Since this Chinese man was so arrogant, he would beat him up so badly that he had to give up his shields and exchange them for a spear. ¡°Prepare yourself.¡± Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s figure shed, and he turned into a ghostly afterimage as he lunged at Xu Jingming. The moment he approached, he instantly drew his de! de Draw! Moreover, they were dual des! The two des¡¯ de Draw could produce many changes. For example, Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s drawing at different speeds allowed him to change the subsequent strike ording to the defense the enemy put up. Boom! Xu Jingming suddenly charged forward, mming his dual shields forward like twos. Cracking the magnificent with brute force! Regardless of how magnificent the Dual de Draw was, two shields were enough to block arge area of space. A shield charge would still gain the advantage. Huh? Faced with the crushing might of the shield, the de beam collided with the shield with extreme gentleness. Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s figure shed and dodged more than ten meters away, his expression extremely solemn. Xu Jingming¡¯s shield techniques previously used China¡¯s Eight Extremities Fist as the core, and it was violent and fierce. However, the shield strike just now¡­ felt like two vasts were crushing down on me. It¡¯s heavier and more oppressive. Miyagawa Meishin sensed the terrifying might of Xu Jingming¡¯s shield technique the moment they shed. ¡°Dodging?¡± Xu Jingming nced at him and took a step forward, turning into a dark-red afterimage as he charged over. Once Xu Jingming moved, he exuded a feeling like a stream of light¡ªit was very fluid and fast. This was the Lv. 4 footwork that had broken through using the foundation of Beam Transformation. What speed. Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s figure shed. Bam! The shield passed through Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s afterimage and crashed into the wall. The concrete wall exploded, producing a huge crater. Xu Jingming moved his feet and charged out again, the shield in his hands repeatedly smashing out like twos as he chased after Miyagawa Meishin! Let¡¯s see you use your profound de techniques! I¡¯ll just keep smashing, right at your des! It was terrifying every time he smashed forward with the shield. The concrete and steel rods shattered, and the rocks that flew out were like cannonballs. It was obvious how fierce Xu Jingming¡¯s shield techniques were. ¡­ ¡°Wow, that¡¯s fierce!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s shield techniques are too fierce! He¡¯s chasing after Miyagawa Meishin!¡± The Chinese were thrilled. It was different from the sharpness of his spearmanship! Xu Jingming¡¯s shield technique was a mighty frontal crush! The pressure was even greater, causing the enemy to either be crushed to death or flee! ¡°Everyone, look. Other than Xu Jingming¡¯s ferocious shield techniques, everyone has to notice that he¡¯s also very fast.¡± The male guest, Jin Fan, pointed at the data disyed by the virtual world. ¡°Look at this pursuit. Xu Jingming reached 139 meters per second at maximum speed! This speed is even higher than that of Miyagawa Meishin!¡± ¡­ ¡°China¡¯s Xu Jingming is too domineering. His movement is like lightning, and his shields keep smashing over. Miyagawa can only dodge now.¡± The male and female hosts in Japan¡¯s official livestream were a little anxious. The citizens of Japan became even more worried. Why was their Miyagawa Meishin at a disadvantage the moment they shed? ****** I can¡¯t defeat him in a head-on sh. As Miyagawa Meishin was being pursued, he immediately understood this. I have to use all my strength and y to my strengths to have a chance of winning. In the beginning, he felt that Xu Jingming was humiliating him by using shield techniques, so he wanted to fight thetter head-on and force him to use his spearmanship. But from the looks of it, he couldn¡¯t win by force. Whoosh. Miyagawa Meishin changed his strategy. His figure turned unpredictable, and with a few changes in his movement technique, Xu Jingming found it difficult to chase after him. How slippery. He¡¯s also fast at changing directions. Xu Jingming frowned slightly. His speed was fast when going in straight lines! When he unleashed his speed instantaneously, he charged forward like lightning or a beam of light! After changing directions, he charged in a straight line again. As for Miyagawa Meishin, he was like a gust of wind. His movement trajectory was a curve, and it kept changing. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t chase up to him after he blinked away a few times. This is my true strength! Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s fighting spirit surged. His movement technique was like the wind, and the moment he approached Xu Jingming, a de beam suddenly lit up. Xu Jingming charged out with his dual shields, but Miyagawa Meishin had already circled around him. At this moment, Miyagawa Meishin was like a hunter, constantly circling Xu Jingming and searching for an opportunity to strike. He would deliver a strike or two when the opportunity arose and retreat when there was no chance. What a fast strike. Xu Jingming also felt the pressure. He couldn¡¯t determine when the other party would strike. Japan¡¯s des were light weapons that were known for their speed. Once the strike was delivered, Xu Jingming had to focus on blocking with his shield. This way, Xu Jingming would reveal his ws. That was, his shield technique hadn¡¯t reached Lv. 4. Some of my shield techniques¡ªCrush, Smash, and other moves¡ªhave reached Lv. 4, but it hasn¡¯t broken through overall. The changes in my moves aren¡¯t fluid and natural enough. Xu Jingming felt the ws in his shield technique even more in the face of the other party¡¯s unpredictable de beams. He was working hard to eliminate these ws. After all, his Beam Transformation Spear, Astral Spear, and footwork had reached Lv. 4. His control over his body was very high. As long as he tried his best, he would slowly get used to the force delivery, allowing him to perfect his shield technique gradually. ¡­ ¡°China¡¯s Xu Jingming ispletely on the defensive! Miyagawa has been attacking the entire time.¡± The official livestream of Japan boiled over. The two hosts and countless citizens were excited. ¡°Miyagawa haspletely grasped the initiative; he can attack and retreat whenever he wants. Xu Jingming can only rely on shield techniques to prioritize defense,¡± the male host said excitedly. ¡°Shields are good at defense to begin with. When the two shields work together¡­ Xu Jingming can barely hold on! But as long as he makes a single mistake, Miyagawa¡¯s de will be able to slice through his throat.¡± ¡°Miyagawa has the absolute advantage in this battle,¡± the female host said excitedly. ¡­ ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s shield techniques are still a little weak; he¡¯s at a disadvantage now,¡± Jin Fan said anxiously in China¡¯s official livestream. ¡°The situation will definitely be much better if he uses a spear.¡± ¡°He¡¯s indeed on the defensive with his shields.¡± Liu Xin was also extremely worried. The Chinese citizens watched nervously. Regardless, they supported their country¡¯s experts. ¡­ Liu Hai was a little surprised when he saw this scene. Jingming¡¯s explosive speed is actually higher than that of Miyagawa Meishin, but his agility is inferior. However, he practices Heavenly Python Evolution! Miyagawa Meishin practices Shadow Leopard Evolution, yet Jingming has the advantage in speed? Then, his overall strength should be far above Miyagawa Meishin. ¡­ Tejano Xire was in the Earth Alliance¡¯s livestream. This was because many smaller countries didn¡¯t have official livestreams. Citizens from these countries watched the Earth Alliance¡¯s livestream. Crack! Crack! Tejano Xire chewed on an apple and watched the battle. They aren¡¯t on the same level at all. This Xu Jingming from China is just practicing his shield techniques! ****** And at this moment, Miyagawa Meishin¡ªwho was inbat¡ªfelt it acutely. Although he repeatedly attacked in closebat, he failed every time. I¡¯ve tried dozens of times to find an opportunity, but I fail every time. His shields clearly aren¡¯t fluid enough, but his reaction speed and his body are too fast. He canpletely make up for his ws. Miyagawa Meishin understood this.. Speed, strength, reaction¡­ He¡¯s above me in every aspect! Mybat strength is 45,000, but his truebat strength is at least 55,000! Chapter 115 - Miyagawa Meishin’s Request

Chapter 115: Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s Request

Trantor: CKtalon It¡¯s precisely because he¡¯s confident in his strength that he dares to use shield techniques that aren¡¯t mature enough.?Miyagawa Meishinnded on the ground in the distance and was extremely calm.?He¡¯s using this opportunity to hone his shield techniques, allowing them to improve gradually. What an astonishing growth rate. My only chance is to seize the w in his shield techniques. The longer I dy, the fewer ws he will have.?Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s eyes turned sharp.?I¡¯ll give it my all! The longer he dyed, the more perfect Xu Jingming¡¯s shield techniques became, and the slimmer his chances became. With this in mind, Miyagawa Meishin charged forward with his two des! His figure was unpredictable, making it difficult to determine which angle he would attack from. Xu Jingming also stood still and waited calmly. Boom. The moment he approached, Xu Jingming suddenly took a step forward and charged forward like a stream of light. The first reason for his footwork charge was to increase his entire body¡¯s momentum, and the second was to instantly change his location and increase the opponent¡¯s difficulty in attacking. Whoosh. Miyagawa Meishin stepped on the ground, causing the marble tiles to crack. He suddenly changed directions drastically, and his entire body tilted until he was almost sticking to the ground. He drew a huge arc and suddenly arrived in front of Xu Jingming from the side. The de beam was like a crescent moon. Bam. Xu Jingming blocked the strike with the shield in his left hand while the shield in his right prepared to strike. As expected, the other de beam was extremely sinister¡ªit stabbed down from below and stabbed at Xu Jingming¡¯s head in a sh. Xu Jingming was already prepared, the shield in his right hand naturally blocking the strike. Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s feet turned into a blur as he moved to Xu Jingming¡¯s side, the de beam striking once again. He didn¡¯t retreat. Instead, he attacked, attacked, and kept attacking! His movement technique was too fast, and he delivered consecutive strikes with two des! They were relentless! One couldn¡¯t focus on blocking one of Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s des because they would miss out on the other if they tried their best to block one strike. Xu Jingming had an extraordinarily tempered mind, and he could naturally sense his surroundings. He instinctively blocked with his dual shields. ¡°Die, die, die!¡± Miyagawa Meishin disyed all his offensive attainments in de techniques¡ªspeed, bizarreness, and constant transformations were disyed vividly. How did he fight Tiger Fussen for ten minutes? How did he defeat Halu Singh, who was ranked first in India? It was because his movement technique and de technique had perfect synergy. Under this pressure, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t even have the time to think as he blocked the attacks with his dual shields. And it was precisely because of this pressure that Xu Jingming¡¯s dual shields became more and more fluid, and the force exerted became more and more natural. Humans were also a form of life. Life would find a way under the pressure of the environment¡ªit could be called evolution! Of course, an environment that was toofortable and peaceful caused a person to ¡®degenerate.¡¯ Boom. When Xu Jingming swung his shield, he found it much smoother. This shield strike was clearly much faster and more ferocious, exceeding Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s expectations. The strike forced Miyagawa Meishin to retreat more than ten meters away. He looked at his opponent in surprise and bewilderment. A voice sounded in Xu Jingming¡¯s ears.?¡°Unknown Lv. 4 shield technique discovered. Please name it.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. He had finally broken through! ¡°Name it Shield Technique,¡± Xu Jingming said softly, his lips moving. This sentence was muted, so nobody present could hear it except him. It couldn¡¯t be helped. If this line was broadcasted on the global livestream¡­ it would draw too much hatred. As for the name? There was only one footwork and shield technique, so there was no need to give it a special name deliberately. After all, thebat strength interface was only for him to see. Did his shield technique be stronger??Miyagawa Meishin was surprised and puzzled, but he didn¡¯t think too much about charging forward again! Regardless of whether Xu Jingming had be stronger or not, he could only fight with his full strength! When he attacked with his full strength, all his mind and will converged into one thought¡ªbreak through the shield and kill Xu Jingming. The onught also benefited his understanding of de techniques. A battle¡­ It was never just about a single side gaining something; the other side also benefited. It was just that their insights were different. It¡¯s time to end it.?Xu Jingming watched the other party charge over, but he remained standing. The moment the other party arrived and swung his de, Xu Jingming charged forward again. Boom! Like a stream of light, the two shields crashed into the enemy likes. He has be faster!?Miyagawa Meishin immediately realized this. He tapped his foot to dodge, but a shield still appeared in front of him. He immediately blocked with his de, trying to deflect the force, but he was still sent flying by the terrifying impact brought by the shield. Miyagawa Meishin somersaulted and tapped the wall in the distance, causing it to crack as he dodged to the side. However, Xu Jingming had already arrived, and the shield attacked again! Xu Jingming was indeed faster! Firstly, his control over his body increased after his shield technique broke through to Lv. 4, allowing him to unleash greater speed. Secondly, his usage of shield techniques became more natural, and his footwork was closer to perfection. Everything was very fluid. Bang! Bang! The figure that resembled a stream of light arrived, and the shield crushed down like a star. Miyagawa Meishin tried his best to retreat, but he was sent flying with his entire body sticking close to the ground. He also tried his best to deflect the force with his two des. However, Xu Jingming charged forward again at a speed that was even faster than Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s retreat. ¡°Ha!¡± In his fury, Miyagawa Meishin suddenly stomped the ground and dodged to the side despite the pain in his ankle. However, he was still a step too slow! He barely dodged one shield, but the other shield still crashed into his de beam and his body! Although he tried his best to step on the ground and deflect the force, he vomited blood from the impact! He fell to the ground from a distance, spewing blood as he struggled to stand up. What agile movement. He managed to deflect 70 to 80% of the impact.?Xu Jingming was a little surprised. His shield was considered a heavy weapon, so logically speaking, it should¡¯ve pulverized Miyagawa Meishin. Miyagawa Meishin took the initiative to fly back, deflecting 70% to 80% of the force. He was only seriously injured¡ªhe didn¡¯t die! ¡°Cough.¡± Miyagawa Meishin coughed and endured the pain from his injuries. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stared at his opponent. ¡°What a powerful shield technique! Xu Jingming, your strength is indeed far above mine. I wonder if¡­ you can let me experience your spearmanship! Your spearmanship should be much stronger than your shield technique, right?¡± ¡­ All of this caused the official livestreams across the world to boil over. Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s frenzied attacks were indeed beautiful and bizarre; it even looked like Xu Jingming had been forced to defend the entire time! But suddenly¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s shield technique became ferocious and faster. His continuous pursuit nearly killed Miyagawa Meishin! Now, Miyagawa Meishin was requesting Xu Jingming to use spearmanship? ¡°Miyagawa admits that he¡¯s inferior to China¡¯s Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°Miyagawa was defeated by Xu Jingming¡¯s shield technique.¡± The male and female hosts in Japan¡¯s official livestream were in a daze. They found it difficult to ept Miyagawa Meishin¡ªwho had the advantage previously¡ªpublicly admitting that Xu Jingming was far stronger than him, now that he had been seriously injured. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s true strength is indeed much greater than that of Miyagawa.¡± The male hostposed himself and said, ¡°Once he uses his spearmanship, it¡¯s very likely that he will defeat Miyagawa thoroughly. However, we don¡¯t have to be discouraged. Miyagawa is still ranked in the world¡¯s top few. With his growth speed, he will definitely be stronger in the future.¡± ¡°Miyagawa will definitely be stronger!¡± the female host said excitedly. The Japanese citizens flooded the stream with countlessments. ¡°All the best, Miyagawa!¡± ¡°My heart aches for Miyagawa!¡± ¡°Miyagawa will definitely defeat China¡¯s Xu Jingming next time.¡± ¡°How is this Xu Jingming so strong?¡± ¡­ The atmosphere in China¡¯s official livestream waspletely different. Be it the host or guests, everyone was extremely nervous! This was because Xu Jingming had been forced to defend. Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s de beams were biting cold as he attacked frantically. It was indeed terrifying. The situation had reversed? Even Miyagawa Meishin publicly admitted that Xu Jingming was much stronger than him? ¡°Was Xu Jingming practicing shield techniques? Even Miyagawa Meishin is requesting him to use his spearmanship.¡± ¡°He seriously injured that kid from Japan with his shield technique. In my opinion, we shouldn¡¯t let him have his way and let him die without seeing his spearmanship!¡± ¡°I¡¯m very curious. How good is Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship now?¡± ¡°In any case, Miyagawa Meishin of Japan believes that Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship is far above his shield technique.¡± ¡°His shield technique is already very powerful. How strong is his spearmanship?¡± ¡­ Under the global attention, Xu Jingming was in a good mood. After all, his control over his body had increased after his shield technique broke through. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. As he put down the shield, he took out the two spear segments on his back. He then twisted the spear segments and locked it. Xu Jingming held his spear and looked at Miyagawa Meishin before saying, ¡°Be careful.¡± Miyagawa Meishin nodded slightly and bent his body slightly in an extremely solemn manner. He held a de in each hand and stared at Xu Jingming, prepared to give his all. He felt that the current Xu Jingming emitted a might that left him rmed. I¡¯ve never used Beam Transformation in publicbat.?Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and spear became one. He practiced Beam Transformation more than 10,000 times a day. He stabbed repeatedly at the edge of the ster system in the cosmos every time! All the insights from his long-term cultivation had seeped into his bones. Be light! Xu Jingming moved his feet. Boom! A dark-red stream of light approached Miyagawa Meishin, causing his eyes to widen.?How can it be so fast? Yes! When Xu Jingming used Beam Transformation, he only had one thought¡ªbe light. With man and spear as one, he was fastest when he struck out like light! This speed¡ªLiu Hai¡¯s pupils constricted in the stands as he felt an intense threat. This spearmanship??Tejano Xire¡ªwho had been leisurely eating fruits¡ªopened his mouth the moment the pear in his hand reached his mouth. He looked at the spear with undisguised shock. In the livestream, the virtual world automatically disyed the highest speed Xu Jingming moved at¡ª163 meters per second. This was a shocking speed! It was enough to shock the fastest experts in the world! ¡°Ah!¡± Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s expression turned more ferocious. He didn¡¯t choose to escape; he couldn¡¯t escape in time at this speed. He used his two des to block with all his might. Chi! I touched it!?Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s de beam touched the spear, but he didn¡¯t have the time to rejoice before he became aghast with shock. He felt the unstoppable will of the spear, and his chest felt cold as a wind tore through it. His body turned ethereal. Clearly, the spear tip had already stabbed through his chest the moment his de touched Xu Jingming¡¯s strike. How fast.?Miyagawa Meishin looked at Xu Jingming. He epted his loss. Miyagawa Meishin dissipated. Only Xu Jingming stood still with his spear. This final strike was also live-streamed to more than four billion people worldwide.. Chapter 116 - Fourth Level’s Cosmos Ranking

Chapter 116 - Fourth Level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Incredible! It¡¯s mind-blowing!¡± In the United States of America¡¯s official livestream, the male host held his head and watched the slow-motion rey of the final strike that killed Miyagawa Meishin. ¡°Miyagawa Meishin fought almost all the world¡¯s top experts and has only lost one match. He fought Tiger Fussen for ten minutes before losing after thebat map shrank. Miyagawa Meishin has won every other match!¡± ¡°Without a doubt, Miyagawa Meishin is already standing at the top of the world, on par with Tiger. But this battle?¡± The male host pointed at the slow-motion rey. ¡°When China¡¯s Xu Jingming used his spear, he only used one strike to kill Miyagawa Meishin! This is aplete wipeout! They are onpletely different levels.¡± ¡°When Xu Jingming charged, his body¡¯s maximum speed reached 163 meters per second! The armor worn by a Transcendent body should exceed 500 kilograms even for light armor. A spear will be at least 300 kilograms, and with his body weight¡­ He probably weighs a ton. How can he be faster than Miyagawa Meishin with such weight?¡± The male host wore a puzzled expression. ¡°Also, when he arrived in front of Miyagawa Meishin with the spear in hand, he suddenly thrust out! This thrust¡ªording to the virtual world¡ªhas a maximum speed of 403 meters per second! Miyagawa Meishin couldn¡¯t block such a fast strike at close range. I can¡¯t understand how a spear that weighs hundreds of kilograms can be thrust out so quickly.¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that China¡¯s Xu Jingming has the nickname ¡®Spear Demon!¡¯ He does live up to his name. This Spear Demon¡¯s spearmanship¡­ is terrifying! This is a strength thatpletely exceeds Miyagawa Meishin and Tiger Fussen.¡± The host of the United States of America had to recognize Xu Jingming¡¯s strength. In the other countries¡¯ official livestreams, everyone knew how terrifying China¡¯s Spear Demon was from the data produced by the virtual world. ¡°Woo! Once China¡¯s Spear Demon revealed his spearmanship, Miyagawa Meishin wasn¡¯t able to withstand a single strike. I reckon Tiger Fussen from the United States of America won¡¯t be able to withstand more than a few strikes. I even question whether¡­ Tiger Fussen¡¯s armor, which is known as the world¡¯s heaviest armor, will be able to block Xu Jingming¡¯s spear thrust!¡± the host praised in Russia¡¯s livestream. This wasn¡¯t a thrown weapon. Although a throwing weapon could reach two to three times the speed of sound, it weighed only a few kilograms. Its might was only slightly stronger than sniper bullets in reality. Xu Jingming¡¯s thrust also exceeded the speed of sound. His spear weighed 360 kilograms, and this strike¡­ wasparable to some rocket shells. ¡°China¡¯s Spear Demon is amazingly strong. I suspect that he might already be world champion with his current strength! The world champion Liu Hai has never fought in Global Crossfire before. He¡¯s in his seventies after all, and he had the advantage in the early stages due to his years of experience. But in theter stages, his growth will be inferior to that of the young,¡± the host of India¡¯s official livestream said. ¡°For example, the strongest person in our country, Halu Singh, is only 25 years old this year. For example, Merritt¡ªwho recently rose to prominence in the EU¡ªsurpassed the older generation Riven Gullit at the age of 22 and became the number one person in the EU. Also, the dazzling ¡®Akinov¡¯ in Russia is only 29 years old¡ªthe same age as Xu Jingming! Akinov has also reached Lv. 4, and his strength is close to n Emelianenko¡¯s. Miyagawa Meishin from Japan is only 17 years old, and China still has a Lv. 4 expert named Zhao Fan. He¡¯s only 18!¡± ¡°Although the older generation was strong in the past, they will gradually be overtaken by new experts that appear around the world over time. It¡¯s very normal for Liu Hai to be overtaken by Xu Jingming.¡± ¡­ The livestreams across the countriesmented on this battle. China¡¯s official livestream became a sea of joy as countless people were euphoric. ¡°How is Xu Jingming so strong? He¡¯s much stronger than Miyagawa Meishin! They¡¯re onpletely different levels. In other words, Xu Jingming can also defeat Tiger Fussen. It¡¯s amazing just thinking about it!¡± ¡°Could Xu Jingming be stronger than Liu Hai?¡± ¡°It¡¯s really possible! The strength Xu Jingming has disyed is out of this world, much greater than the current world¡¯s top experts. He might already be world number one.¡± ¡°No matter who¡¯s world champion, they¡¯re from China.¡± ¡°Awesome, awesome!¡± Everyone cheered happily. As long as China could get first ce, everyone was satisfied and happy. Jingming, your strength has already reached this level? Liu Hai got up in the stands. He was delighted at his disciple¡¯s growth and felt pressured. I thought that I could bully these kids in the first year of the virtual world¡¯sunch, but it has only been three months! Jingming has already grown to the same level as me. I have to work harder. Otherwise, it will be too embarrassing for Jingming to trample me the next time hees to spar with me. Liu Hai couldn¡¯t help but worry when he thought of the scene of his disciple trampling on him. Although he wished for his disciples to seed and be outstanding, he absolutely couldn¡¯t ept the oue of being trampled by his disciples. If he were truly inferior¡­ he would rather not spar with them. Whoosh. Liu Hai left the livestream and practiced even harder. In the livestreams of the countries, all the experts around the world were worked up by Xu Jingming¡¯s strength. China¡¯s Spear Demon? It¡¯s no wonder he¡¯s called Spear Demon. The number one genius of Russia¡ªa man who was shorter than n Emelianenko and was only 1.76 meters tall¡ªnamed Akinov stood up. What impressive spearmanship. Halu Singh also felt the pressure and started cultivating. I¡¯m really looking forward to fighting China¡¯s Spear Demon. Unfortunately, I don¡¯t want to be crushed now. It won¡¯t be toote to fight him when my strength isn¡¯t inferior to his. Merritt, the number one expert in the EU, got up and left the livestream. Be it the young experts or older experts, they became more motivated to work harder. ****** The martial arts arena in Tiger Fussen¡¯s personal space was a forest. Tiger Fussen wore heavy armor weighing 2.6 tons. After reaching Transcendent, his opponents would only have more terrifying strength; therefore, the weight of his armor naturally had to be increased! ording to the virtual world¡¯s rules, the same armor model¡¯s defense would only increase with increased density. Standing at 2.35 meters tall, Tiger wore heavy armor and held two axes that weighed 300 kilograms each as he swung them at the tree in front of him. Bam! Bam! Bam! After a few strikes, a tree that was thicker than a person¡¯s waist copsed. This tree is too weak. It needs to be tougher. Tiger adjusted the data, and the tree¡¯s toughness immediately increased. Tiger swung his ax again. This time, it took him more than ten cleaves to chop down therge tree. Only then was Tiger satisfied. He chopped down one tree after another. His father was a woodcutter; he loved chopping wood using a small ax when he was a child. He became a boxer when he grew up. In his eyes, his opponents were blocks of wood. He just needed to swing his fists and chop. Uppercuts and diagonal strikes appeared simple, but the strength and speed were extremely terrifying. They also allowed him to sweep through the heavyweight boxing arena. He was still invincible at the age of 53 and could be considered the greatest heavyweight boxing champion in history. After he retired in his old age, he returned to his hometown, logging every day. It was just like when he went logging with his father when he was a child! He felt that something was missing if he didn¡¯t log every day. After the virtual world¡¯sunch, he picked up his beloved ax! With his two axes, he was invincible! But on the Cosmos Ranking, Liu Hai was world number one, and he was world number two! The former was an old man who was slightly older than him. Tiger knew very well that for an old man to have such strength, he must have a passion for martial arts. ¡°Tiger.¡± A figure appeared¡ªit was a ck elder. ¡°Director.¡± Tiger looked at the elder and lowered his ax. It was the director of the United States Life Evolution Bureau. ¡°I guess you must¡¯ve noticed. Xu Jingming¡¯s strength ispletely above yours,¡± the ck elder said. ¡°Across the world, there are Liu Hai and Tejano Xire who are on par with Xu Jingming¡¯s strength! The three of them are stronger than you. Do you feel the pressure?¡± ¡°The virtual world has only beenunched for three months, so why be pressured?¡± Tiger Fussen chuckled. ¡°Age has brought me patience. My old man always says that it¡¯s better to be a little slow and diligent in everything, just like the logging he dedicated his life to.¡± The ck elder frowned. ¡°I¡¯ve studied ¡®Lv. 5 Ax Technique¡¯ for three months, and I¡¯ve pretty much mastered it. My ax technique has also reached Lv. 4¡­ The ¡®Lv. 5 Ax Technique¡¯ from before doesn¡¯t help much.¡± Tiger nodded. ¡°It¡¯s time to ept the legacy.¡± The ck elder heaved a sigh of relief and immediately asked, ¡°A Lv. 8 legacy or possession of a cosmic legend?¡± ¡°I want to experience the strength of a cosmic legend,¡± Tiger said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ve never been a smart person. I only know those few moves when ites to boxing, and I only know those few moves when ites to ax techniques. It was difficult for me to master the Lv. 5 legacy, so I can forget about the Lv. 8 legacy. I should just learn ax techniques from the legendary cosmic expert. Perhaps it¡¯s more suitable for me.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll make the arrangements.¡± The ck elder revealed a look of delight. Although the younger generation had appeared in the United States of America, there was still a gap between them and Tiger Fussen based on the data. Moreover, the ck elder knew very well that¡­ the two from China had received legacies, but Tiger hadn¡¯t! The stubborn Tiger insisted on taking it slow. He had to wait until he had mastered most of the Lv. 5 ax techniques before epting better resources. ****** In the blink of an eye, three days passed. In these three days, the media from all over the world were still discussing Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship! This was the world¡¯s greatest strength they had observed, so they naturally studied Xu Jingming from all angles. My control over my body has increased again, and my evolutionary method has increased to 43%. Liu Hai arrived in front of the Cosmos Tower, having been triggered by his disciple, Xu Jingming. He had worked very hard for the past three days and waspletely immersed in cultivation. Finally, he had a breakthrough. With the breakthrough in his shield saber technique, his evolutionary method naturally improved. Hisprehensive strength rose to a whole new level. I could clearly see the ape king¡¯s w in the past, but I couldn¡¯t grasp it. I should be able to grasp it now. As long as I can turn small victories into a huge victory, I can kill the ape king. Liu Hai looked at the Cosmos Tower and then stepped in. Twenty-six minutester. A new list slowly unfolded on the huge list beside Cosmos Tower. Cosmos Ranking (4th level)¡ª World Number One: Liu Hai (China) Chapter 117 - World’s Top Three (1)

Chapter 117: World¡¯s Top Three (1)

Trantor: CKtalon The martial arts arena in Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space was set to the edge of a ster system. At the edge of the dark and silent ster system, even the nearest star became extremely tiny. Xu Jingming stood on a huge asteroid and stabbed out with his spear time and time again. He didn¡¯t have any opponents; he simply stabbed into the void. He was the only one in the silent world as he gathered his strength and stabbed out! Again and again! It was as if he wanted to pierce through the silent void of the universe! He stabbed out more than 10,000 times a day for about eight hours. He wouldn¡¯t stop unless there was a special reason. Every time he stabbed out, Xu Jingming felt his entire body burn as the mes consumed his entire body. He mobilized all his strength and delivered the fastest and strongest strike! He could even unleash consecutive strikes in a bid to kill the enemy! Xu Jingming was obsessed with this feeling of going all out and pursuit of maximum speed. He had loved speed since he was a child. Perhaps it was because he favored science, but when he saw the speed of his spear gradually increase, he became more excited¡ª15 meters per second, 15.3 meters per second, 15.6 meters per second, 16.1 meters per second¡­ He also felt a greater sense of aplishment from practicing his spear. The appearance of the evolutionary method and the virtual world made Xu Jingming see more possibilities. The speed of his spear technique had broken through the speed of sound. Possessing the cosmic legend, Xuan, made Xu Jingming understand how fast a spear could be! If ¡®Astral Spear¡¯ represented Xu Jingming¡¯s calm state, and practicing every move allowed his spearmanship to be more mature and perfect, then ¡®Beam Transformation Spear Technique¡¯ was a state of burning passion. He burned everything he had in pursuit of the fastest strike! Swoosh. A figure arrived at the martial arts arena in his personal space¡ªit was Li Miaomiao. ¡°Jingming,¡± Li Miaomiao immediately said. ¡°The fourth level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking has appeared. Master Liu Hai has sessfully cleared the fourth level.¡± Xu Jingming stopped exhibiting his spearmanship. ¡°Master cleared the fourth level?¡± ¡°Yes, it just happened.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°The Inte is in an uproar now. Countless streamers and countries are talking about this on the Inte. As the first expert in the world to clear the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level and the world¡¯s first to clear the fourth level, the impact of the oue is too great.¡± ¡°As expected of Master.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°He didn¡¯t participate in a single Global Crossfire battle and shocked the world the moment he showed himself. This is more convincing than any battle.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Now, the entire Inte is saying how Liu Hai is indeed Liu Hai. He¡¯s indeed the world champion. They are all guessing¡­ how much stronger Master Liu Hai is than you.¡± ¡°Master is presently stronger than me.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll try Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor again right now.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. Xu Jingming tapped gently, and the edge of the ster system dissipated, returning to a verdant valley scene. This was also the original scene of the martial arts arena. ¡°I¡¯ll make a trip to Cosmos Tower first.¡± Xu Jingming immediately left. Li Miaomiao didn¡¯t leave; she waited in the martial arts arena and opened the spectator tform to watch the livestreams. Everyone was in a frenzy, while China¡¯s Inte was euphoric. After all, Liu Hai had never participated in Global Crossfire. The outside world questioned his strength, but the moment he appeared, he shocked the world. Momentster. Whoosh. Xu Jingming returned to the canyon. ¡°How was it?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I¡¯m on par with the ape king, but its physique is stronger than mine, allowing it to withstand my blows,¡± Xu Jingming said with a frown. ¡°Although I seriously injured it, it still killed me first.¡± Beam Transformation Spear was a double-edged sword. Its offensive aspect was especially strong, but its defense was much weaker. Its ¡®defense¡¯ was also a thrust! It used offense as a recement for defense. Therefore, Xu Jingming needed to rely on Astral Spear to defend. Astral Spear¡¯s realm was rtively lower. ¡°Improvements in spearmanship can¡¯t be obtained in a short period of time. It needs to be slowly honed.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his personalbat strength interface and said, ¡°I¡¯ll practice my evolutionary method.¡± Li Miaomiao sat to the side and watched her boyfriend practice his Heavenly Python Evolution. Xu Jingming hadn¡¯t deliberately practiced the evolutionary method before! He just normally practiced it a few times a day. Most of the time, he practiced spear and shield techniques. For example, he spent eight hours a day on Beam Transformation. Other than the eight hours of mental tempering, as well as the practice of Astral Spear and his shield technique, he still had to spend time with his family. It was indeed impossible for him to spend too much time practicing the evolutionary method. As his control over his body increased, his evolutionary method would naturally slowly improve. If his control over his body wasn¡¯t high enough? It was useless even if he practiced the evolutionary method! This time¡­ Xu Jingming practiced seriously over and over again, pursuing the limits of the evolutionary method he could reach at this stage. Li Miaomiao watched from the side and also tapped open the spectator tform to understand the situation outside. Huh??Li Miaomiao looked at one of the livestreams and gently tapped it open. She also limited the volume to a volume that only she could hear without disturbing Xu Jingming, who was practicing his evolutionary method. In the livestream, a streamer eximed in surprise, ¡°Just 1 hour and 18 minutes after Liu Hai cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level, Tejano Xire¡ªa peerless genius from the small country of Botswana in Southern Africa¡ªalso cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level and is now ranked second in the world.¡± A screenshot of the Cosmos Ranking (4th level) appeared beside him, and it was clearly written: Cosmos Ranking (4th level)¡ª World Number One: Liu Hai (China) World Number Two: Tejano Xire (Botswana) ¡°Tejano Xire was previously known as the world¡¯s number one genius,¡± the host eximed in surprise. ¡°This is because he cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s third level very quickly and was ranked fourth in the world back then. The three people ranked ahead of him were all from the older generation, whilst he was only 20 years old! He didn¡¯t even have any professionalbat experience. After the virtual world¡¯sunch, he rose rapidly.¡± ¡°He was fourth in the worldst time, but he¡¯s now second in the world! Moreover, he¡¯s only slightly more than an hour slower than Liu Hai. It¡¯s obvious that their strengths are on par.¡± ¡°Tejano hails from the small country of Botswana in Southern Africa, yet he has such achievements at the age of 20. He deserves to be the world¡¯s number one genius,¡± the host eximed in surprise. ¡°It¡¯s no wonder Liu Hai and Tejano didn¡¯t schedule any Global Crossfire battles. Perhaps the two of them think that the other contestants are too weak.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also guessing how much weaker Xu Jingming ispared to these two,¡± the host said curiously. Li Miaomiao closed this livestream and tapped open the other livestreams. After watching for a long time, she closed the spectator tform. She gazed at her boyfriend. Xu Jingming seriously practiced Heavenly Python Evolution. The heat waves surged, and the air distorted. Themotion caused by Xu Jingming practicing the evolutionary method was clearly quite great. He practiced it repeatedly until¡­ he stopped. Xu Jingming slowly exhaled, and the surrounding temperature slowly returned to normal. ¡°This is the limit I can reach in a short time for the evolutionary method,¡± Xu Jingming said. He tapped open his personalbat strength interface and pushed the evolutionary method to its current limit¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Transcendent 43%) (360 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 551 Technique: Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 4 47%), Astral Spear Technique (Lv. 4 23%), Footwork (Lv. 4 15%), Shield Technique (Lv. 4 16%) Basic Combat Strength: 38570 Combat Bonus: 63% Combat Strength: 62870 My Physique index has increased by 12 points, and my skills haven¡¯t changed, Xu Jingming thought.?This means that my speed and strength have increased slightly in every aspect. Although 12 points wasn¡¯t a lot, there was still a difference. ¡°Jingming,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Tejano Xire cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor an hour ago,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°You were practicing the evolutionary method back then.¡± ¡°He also broke through?¡± Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. ¡°He¡¯s only 20 years old andes from a small country in Southern Africa? What an amazing feat.¡± Xu Jingming even wondered if Tejano Xire could receive any resources for grooming. After all, Botswana was much poorer than China. Xu Jingming was surprised by his talent for reaching this level without receiving grooming with top resources. Of course, he could only look forward to it! The universe was vast, and there were countless experts. Xuan wasn¡¯t even considered one of the strongest in the universe, so how weak was Earth¡¯s civilization? For a weak civilization on Earth, it would be better if there were ten times more people like them. ¡°I¡¯ll try Cosmos Tower again.¡± Xu Jingming walked in front of his girlfriend and reached out to rub her head. ¡°Wait for me here.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. Whoosh. Xu Jingming left and headed for the fourth floor of Cosmos Tower.. Chapter 118 - World Top Three (2)

Chapter 118: World Top Three (2)

Trantor: CKtalon Strange stone mountains surrounded him, forming a peaceful valley that was like a utopia. Xu Jingming held a spear and very familiarly picked up a fist-sized rock on the grass before suddenly throwing it at the distant mountain. Whoosh! The stone was like a cannonball as it instantly flew 700 to 800 meters away and shot into a mountain in the distance. It crashed into the mountain wall, and with a loud boom, it sted open a crater that spanned half a meter, sending gravel flying. There were originally ape roars in many of the surrounding mountain peaks, but with this loud bang, the ape roars turned silent. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Figures leaped out from various mountain peaks and drew huge arcs, eithernding on trees or on the grass. More than ten apes appeared and red at Xu Jingming with hostility. ¡°We¡¯re old friends. I¡¯ll be quick.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s body moved, and he charged out like a stream of light at full speed. More than ten apes held ck staffs. When they saw Xu Jingming charge over, their fur couldn¡¯t help but stand on end. They instinctively surrounded him, wanting to fight him using their number advantage. ¡°Pfft.¡± A dark-red figure shed, and an ape¡¯s chest was prated. Xu Jingming had already moved past the ape and stabbed the next ape in the neck! He killed two apes the moment they shed. Xu Jingming fully disyed the speed of Beam Transformation. His speed far exceeded that of ordinary apes, and his spearmanship was terrifyingly sharp. The apes couldn¡¯t block with their staff techniques at all and copsed one after another. ¡°Roar!¡± The remaining apes let out mournful wails, their voices filled with sorrow and fear. Even a virtual opponent has such a high level of intelligence,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. No matter how many times he cleared the Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor, these apes and the ape king would always appear. He even felt pity when he first encountered them. Butter on, he got used to it! After killing and turning them ethereal, they would appear again the next time he attempted the level! Pu! Pu! Pu!? Wherever Xu Jingming¡¯s figure passed, apes copsed and turned ethereal. When the ape king¡ªwhose fur was slightly red¡ªappeared, it couldn¡¯t help but be enraged when it saw this scene. It roared, and the remaining apes immediately retreated and hid far away. ¡°Couldn¡¯t you havee out earlier?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the ape king and became much more serious. Boom! The ape king¡¯s figure shed, transforming into a red figure that pounced at Xu Jingming. Thetter turned into a dark-red blur and instantly charged forward, having the advantage in speed. The two sides collided! The ape king¡¯s staff technique was heavy and agile. Xu Jingming¡¯s spear was fast! Being fast¡­ resulted in terrifying kic energy! Xu Jingming¡¯s body and the spear¡¯s kic energy perfectly fused, and every strike made the ape king feel pressured. It was forced to use its movement technique and rapidly dodge time and time again before counter-attacking! Xu Jingming just kept attacking! He didn¡¯t give the ape king a chance to catch its breath! ¡°Orh~ Orh~ Orh~¡± The ape king couldn¡¯t help but let out an angry growl, its eyes filled with shock and anger. Xu Jingming¡¯s attacks became even more frenzied¡ªthat was the way with Beam Transformation! He gave up on many aspects of defense and purely used his attacks to drown the enemy. If the enemy could defend and counter-attack¡­ he would probably be defeated! A prolonged defense meant defeat! Xu Jingming¡¯s 31st strike on the ape king sliced through the beast¡¯s left arm, leaving a gash. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up, and he immediately advanced with another strike, his attacks even more ferocious. Heboed one strike after another without stopping. The ape king¡ªwho had its left arm injured¡ªpanicked a little. Its staff technique clearly weakened, and the force driving it was also weaker. It barely blocked two strikes before the 34th strike left a huge gash in its abdomen. With its abdomen injured, the strength in its entire body plummeted! At the 35th strike, the ape king tried its best to hold the staff horizontally in front of its chest, but it was still struck by Xu Jingming¡¯s spear that was like a water dragon. The ape king¡¯s staff was deflected, opening up a passage for the spear to stab into the ape king¡¯s chest. The ape king¡¯s vitality was tenacious¡ªit remained alive! At the same time its chest was prated, it swung its staff in a bid to strike Xu Jingming¡¯s head. Rip! The spear that had stabbed into the ape king¡¯s chest suddenly sliced horizontally, slicing through most of the ape king¡¯s chest, including its heart and lungs. The ape king¡¯s strike weakened, and its eyes dimmed as its body turned ethereal. Xu Jingming retracted his spear and watched the ape king disappear. 36 consecutive strikes! He killed the ape king! It¡¯s done.?Xu Jingming heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°You have cleared the fourth level. Prepare to enter the fifth level of the Cosmos Tower.¡± A voice sounded in his ears. Xu Jingming¡¯s armor and weapon became clean, and his stamina returned to its peak. I¡¯ll see what the opponents on the fifth level are,?Xu Jingming thought. The scene in front of him changed, and he arrived at the fifth level. It was a beach, and a figure was lying on a chairfortably, basking in the sun. There was also fruit juice and beverages beside him. This figure was a very handsome youth. A human??Xu Jingming was surprised. The very handsome human looked very handsome from the side. When he turned to look at Xu Jingming, his eyes couldn¡¯t help but stir his heart. A male human youth actually had such charm? That is??Xu Jingming saw the youth lying there with a furry tail. His ears and face also had very light fur, and his eyebrows were silver. The silver-browed youth looked at Xu Jingming and casually threw the few pebbles he was ying with in his left hand. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! There were a total of five pebbles, and all of them were faster than Xu Jingming could imagine. Xu Jingming had just reacted when the five pebbles passed through his body, and his body turned ethereal¡­ He was eliminated from the Cosmos Tower¡¯s fifth floor! The pebbles are so fast that I can¡¯t block them in time??Xu Jingming was secretly dumbfounded. Xu Jingming exited the Cosmos Tower and saw the names on the second Cosmos Ranking. Cosmos Ranking (4th level)¡ª World Number One: Liu Hai (China) World Number Two: Tejano Xire (Botswana) World Number Three: Xu Jingming (China) Whoosh.? Xu Jingming returned to the martial arts arena in his personal space, where Li Miaomiao was still waiting. ¡°Jingming, I¡¯ve already seen it.¡± Li Miaomiao was even more excited than her boyfriend. ¡°The three of you cleared the Cosmos Tower in less than three hours. Oh right, what¡¯s the fifth level of the Cosmos Tower? I¡¯ve always been curious.¡± ¡°The fifth level?¡± Xu Jingming had aplicated expression. ¡°It¡¯s a human, but not a normal human.¡± ¡°Human?¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. The first level consisted of wolves, the second level consisted of bears, the third level consisted of tigers, the fourth level consisted of intelligent apes, and the fifth level consisted of humans? ¡°Moreover, there might only be one person on the fifth level,¡± Xu Jingming guessed. ¡°He also has a furry tail and very light fur on his face. Forget it; just watch the video!¡± With that said, Xu Jingming pulled up the video of him challenging the Cosmos Tower¡¯s fifth floor. Of course, he wouldn¡¯t publicly release the battle scene; he was steamrolled. ¡°Wow!¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°How cool!¡± ¡°I wonder why the virtual world designed the opponent to be so handsome.¡± Xu Jingming was helpless. Even a man like him had his heart stirred when he saw him. He was the most handsome man he had ever seen, even including the ones on the Inte! The reason why he was so shocked was mainly because of his eyes¡ªit bewitched his mind and will! Li Miaomiao immediately coaxed, ¡°Of course, in my heart, Jingming, you¡¯re more handsome than him.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t coax me. I know myself.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ... The global media had long gone crazy. What day was it today? In about two hours, Liu Hai, Tejano Xire, and Xu Jingming consecutively cleared the fourth level of Cosmos Tower! There was an hour¡¯s gap between them, making the entire world feel¡­ Could it be that they had discussed this beforehand? ¡°Three people cleared it one after another. Is the fourth level that easy?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see. Perhaps a fourth person will clear it.¡± ¡°I finally understand Liu Hai and Tejano Xire¡¯s strength. Just match it to Xu Jingming; the three of them are on the same level.¡± ¡°Perhaps another peerless expert will appear in the world to clear the fourth level!¡± The entire world was paying attention. In the past, people felt that the Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level was out of reach because less than 100 people had cleared the third level. But what about today? Would there be a fourth person after the three consecutive clearings? A fifth person? Or even more? There were many hidden talents all over the globe. It was hard to say. People from all countries looked forward to it. Even smaller nations had ambitions. ¡°A country as small as Botswana can produce Tejano! Korea is muchrger and has a poption of tens of millions. Perhaps peerless geniuses will appear.¡± ¡°Warriors, charge! Charge past the fourth level of the Cosmos Tower, oorah!¡± It was as if the entire Inte was celebrating a grand festival. Everyone was talking about Liu Hai, Tejano, and Xu Jingming.. At the same time, they were looking forward to the appearance of the fourth and fifth person. Chapter 119 - World Announcement

Chapter 119: World Announcement

Trantor: CKtalon Liu Hai, Tejano Xire, and Xu Jingming cleared the fourth floor of Cosmos Tower on October 28. Countless people around the world looked forward to another, but they waited for days¡ªthe second day, the third day¡­ The fourth person didn¡¯t appear. ¡°From the looks of it, Liu Hai, Tejano Xire, and Xu Jingming¡¯s strength far exceeds that of the others. It¡¯s been five days, but a fourth person hasn¡¯t appeared.¡± The media in Japan was constantly paying attention. ¡°However, our Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s strength is on par with Tiger Fussen. He should be the closest to these three people in the world, and he¡¯s growing quickly. He should be the fourth person in the world to clear Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level.¡± ¡°Miyagawa was on par with Tiger Fussen thest time, but he¡¯s only 17. Tiger Fussen is already an old man. In the next battle, Miyagawa will definitely be able to suppress Tiger Fussen!¡± ... ¡°It¡¯s been seven days! There are still only three people on the fourth level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking! One billion people in the EU can¡¯tpare to China. That¡¯s fine, but can¡¯t it evenpare to a small country like Botswana?¡± A livestreamer in the EU found it unbelievable. ... In the blink of an eye, it was November 6th. Nine days had passed since Xu Jingming and the others cleared the Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor, but there were still only three names on the fourth floor¡¯s Cosmos Ranking. Bam.? A staff projection stabbed over as fast as lightning. Due to the short distance, Miyagawa Meishin instinctively twisted his waist and blocked with his de. The staff struck the de, pressing down on Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s body. Bang! Miyagawa Meishin was sent flying with a whoosh. His body was extremely flexible, and his de technique and body¡¯s deflective force were perfect. However, several bones in his chest fractured as his chest caved in, causing him to spew blood. How is the ape king so strong??Miyagawa Meishin stared at the ape king in front of him, who held a staff and looked at Miyagawa Meishin with disdain. It¡¯s faster and more agile than me. Its staff technique also suppresses my de technique.?Miyagawa Meishin found it unbearable. The ape king could suppress him in any aspect he was good at and was stronger than him in every aspect! Its strength and physique far exceed mine. How do I fight it??Miyagawa Meishin felt that the ape king¡¯s advantage over him was excessive.?Those three monsters cleared it nine days ago. Is the gap between them and me that great? He didn¡¯t feel it after losing to Xu Jingming in one strike; he only knew that thetter was much stronger than him. Only after fighting the ape king did he understand the gap between him and that level. Moreover, those three monsters are definitely constantly growing. They have definitely be stronger after nine days, and I won¡¯t be able to defeat the ape king in another ten days.?Miyagawa Meishin knew this very well. ... The number one expert in Russia, Akinov¡ªwho had secretly exceeded n Emelianenko¡ªwas also fighting the ape king. Bang! Although Arkinov was slightly smaller in physique, he wore heavy armor and held two axes. His axes were much smaller than Tiger Fussen¡¯s, but he swung them faster and with terrifying might. At this moment, a staff turned into afterimages that constantly struck down, forcing him to block with his two axes. Swish.? The staff struck out unpredictably. The strike drew an arc suddenly, passing through the obstructions of the two axes and striking at Akinov¡¯s waist. With this strike, Akinov was sent flying despite wearing heavy armor. At the same time, the ape king seized the opportunity to pursue him. I lost again. The physique and strength that I¡¯m best at are on par with it. I can¡¯tpare to this ape king in other aspects. It¡¯s really a tough fight.?Akinov sighed when he was sent flying.?I wonder how those three people won. The ape king was indeed terrifying. Its strength, speed, agility, physique, and even staff techniques were very strong! Liu Hai cultivated Ferocious Tiger Evolution, and only when his strength and speed were high enough could he barely grasp the ape king¡¯s ws. With Liu Hai¡¯s actualbat techniques, as long as he grasped a w, he could immediately magnify his advantage and be a rolling snowball to make multiple small wins into a major victory,pletely defeating his opponent. Xu Jingming relied on Beam Transformation¡ªwhich was only good at offense¡ªto attack with his full strength. He used 36 consecutive strikes to kill the ape king. ... Experts from all over the world were working hard. They also wanted to be the fourth person in the world, but the harder they worked, the more they felt the gap between them and the trio. ****** November 6, nighttime. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao enjoyed their alone time. Lying in bed, Li Miaomiao¡ªwhose face was flushed red¡ªgently tapped the projection and scanned the information on it. ¡°Jingming, ever since the three of you cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor, nobody else in the world has cleared it,¡± Li Miaomiao said as she pointed at the projection. ¡°Many experts have released videos of their battle with the ape king. Many livestreams have also analyzed the ape king¡¯s strength, but they find it iprehensible.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a solution once you¡¯re strong,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Once your evolutionary method reaches Transcendent 50% and your weapon reaches Lv. 4 50%, you can usually win.¡± Of course, this was also a rough estimate. The evolutionary methodpatibility was different for different people. Even if they were all Transcendent 50%, their Physique index would still be different. Also,bat techniques were only on paper; they also needed actualbat performance. Different people had different actualbat strength. Xu Jingming believed that¡­ his actualbat strength was still very high. Of course, there were also people stronger than him, such as his master, Liu Hai! His master, Liu Hai¡­ could use everything about the environment to control the battle perfectly. He didn¡¯t give his opponent a chance when defending. As long as his opponent had any ws, Liu Hai would seize them. Even if there were no ws, Liu Hai could induce his opponent into creating them. ¡°A Transcendent 50% body? A Lv. 4 50% weapon technique?¡± Li Miaomiao was dumbfounded. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to break through to Lv. 4. The further one goes, the slower the improvement.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s much harder to cultivate at Lv. 4 than at Lv. 3.¡± Nine days had passed. Beam Transformation Spear only went from Lv. 4 47% to Lv. 4 53%. ording to his past experience, an increase of 0% to 50% was usually rtively fast. The further one went, the slower it became. This time, his growth slowed down dramatically once he went slightly above 50%. ¡°My sword technique is only at the early stages of Lv. 2 ever since the virtual worldunched.¡± Li Miaomiao shot a nce at her boyfriend. ¡°Don¡¯t act like Lv. 3 is easy.¡± Xu Jingming immediately coaxed, ¡°Everyone has different talents. Miaomiao, your talent is in singing.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled before a message appeared on the projection. ¡°Jingming, there¡¯s a world announcement,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°World announcement?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°100 people finally entered the third level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking this evening. I guessed that the Earth Alliance would make a move,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°The announcement is finally here.¡± Li Miaomiao zoomed in on the projection in front of her and carefully read the world announcement with her boyfriend. 1: From this moment onward, everyone in the world can follow experts on the Cosmos Ranking and watch their livestream. 2: The mission space will open a second building, ¡®Martial Arts Center.¡¯ Please head to the Martial Arts Center for the details. ¡°This is huge,¡± Li Miaomiao murmured. ¡°It feels much more important than Global Crossfire.¡± ¡°There was only one building in the mission space¡ªCosmos Tower! Everything else was a patch of darkness, but there¡¯s finally a second building. I wonder what this martial arts center is for,¡± Xu Jingming said. There was no doubt about the Cosmos Tower¡¯s influence. The Martial Arts Center might be as important as Cosmos Tower. ¡°Both of these world announcements are very important.¡± Li Miaomiao pointed at the first one. ¡°The first one says that everyone in the world can follow the experts on the Cosmos Ranking and watch their livestream. What does this mean?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°Only our country¡¯s viewers can watch our ordinary livestreams,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Including China¡¯s official livestream channel¡ªno matter how popr it is, it¡¯s still watched by the Chinese only.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s different for the 100 people on the Cosmos Ranking; their audience will be everyone in the world!¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Moreover, they will remain on the rankings for a long time. This is a natural advertisement spot.¡± ¡°These 100 people will quickly be popr streamers. Moreover, they will be streamers that have an audience across the globe.¡± ¡°As for the three people on the fourth level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking¡ªyou, Master Liu Hai, and that Tejano¡ªyour poprity will be unprecedented,¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°The poprity of your livestream might exceed that of many countries¡¯ official livestreams.¡± ¡°Countless people from all over the world will watch a livestream,¡± Li Miaomiao said seriously. ¡°This kind of influence is astonishing. Logically speaking, an individual¡¯s influence should be restricted to prevent it from bing ridiculous, but the Earth Alliance took the initiative to create such a situation.¡± ¡°Not only that¡­¡± Li Miaomiao thought to herself and said, ¡°There are only so many viewers worldwide. They have to train and fight every day, so the time they have to watch livestreams is limited. The sudden appearance of 100 of you super livestreamers will hugely impact the global livestream market.¡± ¡°Hugely impact?¡± Xu Jingming listened. ¡°Live-streaming is like a pyramid; the strong are always strong. A hundred of you might upy 50% of the global live-streaming market. This is equivalent to others having their market shrink,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°The impact is too great.¡± ¡°Quickly check the number of followers you have,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°In the past, the Cosmos Ranking was only a ranking, but the entire world can follow you now! The number of people following you will definitely soar.¡± Xu Jingming gently tapped open the projection and checked. Even if he didn¡¯t enter the virtual world, he could still carry out some basic operations, such as watching a livestream, checking his personal information, and contacting others. ¡°The number of viewers has increased so quickly.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at the number of followers and was a little stunned.. ¡°Perhaps only the three of you can have such terrifying numbers in the entire world.¡± Chapter 120 - Martial Arts Center

Chapter 120: Martial Arts Center

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming was a little surprised when he saw the rising number of followers. He remembered that he had more than 300 million followers yesterday, and of course, they were all from China. The number of followers had now reached more than 800 million, and the number was still rising. ¡°The number of followers is indeed astonishing,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile, ¡°but following someone doesn¡¯t cost a dime. Many people around the world are probably curious about me, so they followed me.¡± ¡°The three of you are far ahead, so you will definitely receive a lot of followers. Come, let¡¯s quickly enter the virtual world,¡± Li Miaomiao urged as she picked up the VR headset. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming also put on his VR headset and entered the virtual world. ... In the virtual world, in Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space. ¡°Look at the settings for your livestream,¡± Li Miaomiao urged. ¡°The livestream rules for the 100 of you will definitely be different from ours.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and opened the livestream settings. It has indeed beplicated.?Xu Jingming perused the settings interface.?It¡¯s divided into Global Mode and China Mode. Li Miaomiao also studied it and said in surprise, ¡°Other than selling martial arts courses and getting tips, othermercial practices are prohibited in Global Mode? Vitors will be first given a warning and subsequently be banned from Global Mode?¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind; he couldn¡¯t be bothered to livestream himself. ¡°Jingming,¡± Li Miaomiao said in thought as she watched. ¡°It looks like the Earth Alliance wants you to focus on martial arts. I understand the tips, but what does selling martial arts courses mean?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t some experts record some pay-to-view martial arts videos?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°This should be allowing the sale of martial arts courses.¡± ¡°No way! There are so many experts teaching for free on the spectator tform.¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head. ¡°It feels a little special to specially propose ¡®selling martial arts courses.''¡± ¡°Forget about these livestream features. Let¡¯s take a look at the Martial Arts Center,¡± Xu Jingming said. He wasn¡¯t interested in live-streaming to begin with. He had nock of money now; he had earned a total of 200 million from being on the Cosmos Ranking twice. In addition, the Firestarter Cup prize money, the two Global Crossfire matches he had participated in, and the enthusiastic tips from the audience¡­ Without spending time live-streaming, his ie was already at the apex for a martial artist. He naturally didn¡¯t want to be distracted and wanted to focus more on martial arts cultivation. He was filled with anticipation for the second building in the mission space¡ªthe Martial Arts Center. ... In the mission space, Xu Jingming appeared high above the world and looked down at the vastnd. More than 90% of thend was covered in ck mist, and only the central area could be seen clearly. To the left was the Cosmos Tower, and to the right was a ptial building. That should be the Martial Arts Center.?Xu Jingming turned into a stream of light andnded in front of the pce. The pce had a que with the words ¡®Martial Arts Center¡¯ on it. No introductions??Xu Jingming walked into the Martial Arts Center in confusion. On the first floor of the center were rooms with closed doors. There were names on each door¡ªn Emelianenko, Lei Yunfang, Kiyori Toichi, Miyagawa Meishin¡­ Fang Yu, Zhao Fan, Zhang Qing, Xiong Tianshan, Wang Yi¡­ Yang Qingshuo¡­ What¡¯s the meaning of this??Xu Jingming gently touched the door of the room with ¡®Yang Qingshuo¡¯ written on it. The moment he touched it, a notification appeared¡ª¡±Teacher Yang Qingshuo has yet to give a lesson. Please wait.¡± Xu Jingming touched the other rooms, and all of them disyed the same thing. Xu Jingming thought and walked up the stairs to the second floor. On the second floor, there were only threerge rooms. On each door were the names of Liu Hai, Tejano Xire, and Xu Jingming respectively. My name??Xu Jingming walked to the door and reached out to touch it. ¡°Wee, room owner, Xu Jingming.¡± A voice sounded in Xu Jingming¡¯s ears. Click.? The door opened, and Xu Jingming walked in. The room was empty as a cyan-robed woman appeared. She smiled and said, ¡°Teacher Xu Jingming, wee. I¡¯m the guide of your Martial Arts Center.¡± ¡°What¡¯s this room for?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°It¡¯s for you to give lectures,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said with a smile. ¡°Life Evolution is an important process for the entire human civilization! The Earth Alliance has been thinking of ways to promote faster evolution for humans on Earth. Therefore, they set up a Martial Arts Center for the world¡¯s leading martial arts experts to conduct lectures.¡± ¡°You just need to record a VR course,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. ¡°When it¡¯s uploaded to the Martial Arts Center, this room will naturally produce a lecture scene. People around the world can enter this room to attend your course.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The first hour of the course is free. After watching the free sses, the audience will decide whether to pay for the subsequent sses,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. ¡°The subsequent sses have one uniform price regardless of length¡ª1 Earth dor.¡± ¡°The fees for all the Martial Arts Center¡¯s courses are uniformly 1 Earth dor,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. ¡°But after the course, the audience can rate the ss from 0 to 10.¡± ¡°The number of payments and the evaluation multiplied will be your total score,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. ¡°The higher your total score, the greater your contribution to the life evolution of the entire Earth civilization.¡± ¡°The ten people with the highest contributions will also receive contribution points from the Earth Alliance,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. ¡°Every year before January 1, a tabtion will be made. First ce will receive 100 contribution points, and the number of contribution points will subsequently decrease. Tenth ce will receive 10 contribution points. 10 contribution points¡­ can exchange for aplete Lv. 7 legacy.¡± Xu Jingming was secretly surprised.?Lv. 7 legacy? He had received the country¡¯s highest level of grooming by possessing the cosmic legend, Xuan, but it was only equivalent to a Lv. 8 legacy. ¡°Contribution points can be saved up for resources you want,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said with a smile. ¡°Of course, you can also exchange them for money. One contribution point can be exchanged for 100 million Earth dors, but Earth dors can¡¯t be exchanged for contribution points.¡± ¡°Contribution points represent contributions to the entire civilization,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. ¡°I also hope that you, Xu Jingming, can contribute to the entire civilization.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Xu Jingming¡¯s possession of Xuan allowed him to understand how vast the universe was. He could understand how weak Earth¡¯s civilization was in front of Xuan and how weak civilizations strived to be stronger. As a member of the civilization, it was his duty to contribute his strength. The Martial Arts Center is actually a ce to teach all humans martial arts,?Xu Jingming thought.?The teachers are the world¡¯s top experts. ¡°Please believe that the Earth Alliance will provide more resources than any country.¡± The cyan-shirted woman looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°A Lv. 7 legacy is the lowest resource that the Earth Alliance provides. There are still plenty of magical resources. All countries around the world have no right to distribute them individually; they are allocated by the Alliance. There¡¯s only one goal¡ªto promote the evolution of all humans.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly when he heard that. The Earth Alliance was clearly more generous. It was only limited to the top ten contributors that were evaluated once a year. ¡°It¡¯s my duty to contribute to the entire civilization,¡± Xu Jingming said. The cyan-shirted woman smiled. ¡°Under the mission space interface is the ¡®Martial Arts Center¡¯ interface! You can submit your VR course there or check your score ranking. The final ranking for this year¡¯s points will end at 9 p.m. on December 31, Beijing time.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The Cosmos Tower, the Martial Arts Center, and even the country¡¯s secret grooming made Xu Jingming feel the urgency of Earth¡¯s civilization.. They were thinking of ways to elerate human evolution. Chapter 121 - Course Preparation

Chapter 121: Course Preparation

Trantor: CKtalon In his personal space, Xu Jingming sat on a sofa, took out a notebook, and started thinking. How should a lecture that will face all of humanity be??Xu Jingming thought to himself.?First, I have to make it as simple as possible. The simpler, the better. Only then will the threshold for understanding be low. All humans on Earth had varying degrees of education. Some were children, while others were elderly. Before the evolutionary method appeared, some elderly had their brains atrophy, and their memories degenerated. Although they became much more agile after the evolutionary method appeared, those with high intelligence were ultimately a minority among humans. Most of them had average intelligence. I should exin my martial artsbat system from the simplest point of view.?Xu Jingming set his goal and began to sort out his system carefully. Buzz. A message suddenly came. Xu Jingming tapped gently, and a projection appeared¡ªit was Director Zhou. ¡°Jingming.¡± Director Zhou smiled. ¡°You know about the livestream and Martial Arts Center, right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The Martial Arts Center wasunched in hopes that the world¡¯s top experts can give lectures,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°After all, for you guys to reach such impressive levels in a short period of time, your cultivation systems must have their merits. It also suits you the best.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. One could gain knowledge by reading, and the efficiency of learning might be 1. One could also gain knowledge from a teacher¡¯s lecture, but the learning efficiency could be 5! It was much higher and more thorough than simply reading books. But if the founder of this theory were to exin it in person, the core ideas could be pointed out. The efficiency might be 10, 30, 50, or even 100! After all, the founder could choose not to stick to a curriculum and exin the core ideas from different angles. ¡°The goal to get you guys to livestream globally is also to give you guys a channel tomunicate with the global audience. If they have anything they don¡¯t understand about your sses, they can discuss it on the livestream. You guys can also perfect your martial arts sses,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°So the livestreams are also for the martial arts sses.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°This is the Earth Alliance¡¯s intention,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°The date of the Martial Arts Center¡¯s first overall ranking will be the end of this year; there are less than two months left. You have to seize this year¡¯s opportunity. Many precious resources are in the hands of the Earth Alliance. The Earth Alliance will fairly choose experts worldwide and reward them with resources.¡± ¡°As long as it¡¯s a human on Earth, be it from arge country or a small country, they have a chance of obtaining resources,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°You have cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level and are one of the three most dazzling people in the world. You already have a huge advantage. You have a high chance of being ranked in the Martial Arts Center¡¯s top ten. You can even get first by working hard!¡± ¡°I know.¡± Xu Jingming was also very hardworking and had already begun preparing the teaching materials. It was just that being good at martial arts didn¡¯t mean that he was good at teaching. It was difficult to say who would have the highest overall score by selling courses. After all, there were many hidden talents in the world. Perhaps some people¡¯s lectures were very attractive. ¡°There are some resources in the Earth Alliance that are much more precious than your possession of the cosmic legend,¡± Director Zhou reminded. ¡°Don¡¯t miss this opportunity. Firstly, the Martial Arts Center is to promote the evolution of all humans. Secondly, it¡¯s to groom the ten people with the highest contributions!¡± After Director Zhou ended the transmission, Xu Jingming continuedbing through his knowledge. After writing for a while, Xu Jingming looked at the beautiful scenery outside the window and couldn¡¯t help but smile.?I¡¯ve been engrossed in cultivation previously. Now that I¡¯m sorting out my martial artsbat system from a teaching perspective, I¡¯ve gained new insights. He had to exin it to the world¡¯s humans in the simplest way. Xu Jingming also thought of ways to ¡®dissect¡¯ hisbat system. Distilling it was actually very difficult. To distill profound knowledge into teaching material¡­ Xu Jingming had to ovee one obstacle after another. This process allowed him to have a deeper understanding of his spear techniques, shield techniques, and footwork. To the martial arts arena. After taking some time to arrange the material, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but go to the martial arts arena. He picked up a spear and started practicing. After practicing for a while, he immediately sat down in a corner of the martial arts arena and wrote down some of his insights in his notebook. Then, he practiced his shield techniques¡­ How should he exin spear techniques to the audience? How should he exin shield techniques, footwork, and even hisbat system? When Xu Jingming was learning martial arts, he was a science student. His lectures ended up very logical and clear; his goal was to exin things in great detail. It was like a lecture going from teaching 1 plus 1 to slowly building up knowledge until he finished exining the profound spear techniques, shield techniques, and footwork. It¡¯s really difficult to exin profoundbat techniques simply.?Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but shake his head. Suddenly, he sensed something and opened his personalbat strength interface.?Huh?? Xu Jingming smiled. Beam Transformation Spear Technique increased from Lv. 4 53% to Lv. 4 59%, Astral Spear to Lv. 4 41%, Footwork to Lv. 4 30%, and Shield Technique to Lv. 4 35%. I prepared teaching materials for three hours, and the progress matches ten days of cultivation??Xu Jingming smiled.?It looks like being a teacher is also another form of cultivation. Xu Jingming continued working hard and wrote his curriculum. ... In a personal space. A building in the cosmos had ss on all sides. Through the ss, one could see Earth, Mars, and the scorching sun. This was clearly a virtual setting. Special virtual settings cost money; the more exaggerated the settings, the higher the cost. Even the temperature in the outside world and the various rays in space werepletely virtual, so the daily cost was very high. However, Pang Ze clearly didn¡¯t mind. Pang Ze sat in a chair and looked at the endless cosmos. ¡°Dad, you were looking for me?¡± Pang Yun came over. ¡°Yeah.¡± Pang Ze smiled at his son. ¡°Dad, it¡¯s different every time Ie to your virtual world,¡± Pang Yun said. ¡°I also tried setting up a virtual scene, but it wasn¡¯t as realistic as yours.¡± ¡°You need to study astronomy and physics to create more urate settings,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°How¡¯s your martial arts training these days?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not going anywhere,¡± Pang Yun said helplessly. ¡°I¡¯ve been stuck at Lv. 2 99% since I started practicing.¡± ¡°You trained under Xu Jingming for three years, and you have a solid foundation in spearmanship. However, you only treated it as a mission I gave you and didn¡¯t put in enough effort. You still have to put in the effort on the path of martial arts.¡± Pang Ze shook his head gently. Teaching his son was tiring. Pang Yun lowered his head obediently and didn¡¯t dare say a word. ¡°Here.¡± Pang Ze picked up a dossier beside him and handed it to his son. ¡°This is a dossier of a person named Cheng Zihao.¡± ¡°Cheng Zihao?¡± Pang Yun took it in confusion. ¡°I know him. He was originally a yboy of the Tiger Shark Group. Later on, when the Cheng family declined, he established a livestreampany.¡± Pang Yun took the dossier. ¡°He still has some conflicts with your master, Xu Jingming,¡± Pang Ze said with a smile. ¡°Look at this dossier carefully. It¡¯s mainly because many of Cheng Zihao¡¯s actions in the past year are rted to business.¡± ¡°Why should I be reading this?¡± Pang Yun grumbled, but he still flipped it open. He saw the conflict between Cheng Zihao, Xu Jingming, and Li Miaomiao at a nce, and he couldn¡¯t help but re. ¡°This scumbag! Dad, you should¡¯ve told me earlier. How could I let him bully my master?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t let you read the dossiers to stand up for your master. Your master doesn¡¯t need your help either,¡± Pang Ze said helplessly. ¡°Why did you show me his dossier?¡± Pang Yun gazed at his father. ¡°You¡¯re also in university this year, and you¡¯re 18,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Therefore, you have to begin another course.¡± ¡°Another course?¡± Pang Yun was puzzled. ¡°Yes,¡± his father said. ¡°The first lesson of this course is to ask you to finish reading Cheng Zihao¡¯s dossier. Then, tell me what mistakes Cheng Zihao has made in the past year and which are fatal. Moreover, predict Cheng Zihao¡¯s fate next.¡± ¡°Analyze his mistakes? Predict his fate?¡± Pang Yun was curious. This course was interesting. ¡°This is the first lesson and also the easiest,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Alright, hurry up and study it.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Pang Yun replied. There was one good thing about him¡ªhe did everything his father ordered seriously. Pang Ze watched his son leave. Out of all the knowledge I grasp, I wonder how much my son has learned from it,?Pang Ze thought. He fought in the universe alone and was the hero of Earth. He didn¡¯t feel tired fighting in the universe; he only felt full of fighting spirit.. However, grooming his son was truly tiring. Chapter 122 - Liu Hai’s Educative Livestream

Chapter 122: Liu Hai¡¯s Educative Livestream

Trantor: CKtalon At night, in the martial arts arena in the virtual world¡¯s personal space, Xu Jingming sat at a stone table and wrote his notes. To teach people around the world how to practice martial arts, my teaching is only a catalyst. It gives them a system to follow and a path to stick to. In the end, they have to rely on their own efforts and insights.?Xu Jingming looked at his notebook. Whoosh. Li Miaomiao arrived at the martial arts arena and walked to the side. She gazed at the notebook and murmured, ¡°Ninth ss, spearmanship? Jingming, you are waiting until the ninth ss to teach spearmanship?¡± ¡°My course only has nine sses,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°A total of nine sses?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°You¡¯re best at spearmanship, but you are only teaching it during thest ss? What will you be teaching for the first eight sses?¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°People around the world practice all kinds of weapons¡ªsabers, swords, spears, staffs, rods, shields, axes, hammers, chains, flying axes¡­ All kinds of weapons. Take swords for an example¡ªthey are also divided into rapiers, two-handed greatswords, short swords, and so on. There are also many kinds of sabers; for example, machetes, Green-Dragon sabers, ghostdes, miaodaos, eight-cut knives, etc. Every weapon is subdivided into many more categories. It¡¯s impossible to finish teaching weapons alone, and it¡¯s also impossible for me to be proficient in all weapons.¡± ¡°Then, what will you teach?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°The essence of martial arts,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Comprehending one path means understanding every path. Learning the essence of martial arts allows one to naturally use any weapon.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded slightly and said after some thought, ¡°You¡¯re already constructing the ninth ss. It looks like you¡¯ve thought through everything?¡± ¡°You can think of it as a nascent form,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I stayed in thebat center for three years after I retired and became a coach for three years. I also taught many people martial arts and weapons, so I have put in some thought regarding teaching. It¡¯s just that my realm is higher now, so I can teach more thoroughly.¡± ¡°From the looks of it, you¡¯ve umted experience in teaching disciples after retiring to be a coach.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled. ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s how interesting fate is.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°I chose to retire because of my leg injury and felt that my future was bleak. Who would¡¯ve thought that three years of teaching experience¡­ would be used to teach the whole world through the virtual world?¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. Suddenly, she received a message. She opened it and immediately eximed in surprise, ¡°Master Liu Hai is live-streaming!¡± ¡°Master is live-streaming?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. With Master¡¯s character, he was live-streaming? ¡°Moreover, he says he wants to teach martial arts,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look,¡± Xu Jingming said. Whoosh! Whoosh! The two of them opened the spectator tform and immediately headed for Liu Hai¡¯s livestream. ¡­ Liu Hai¡¯s livestream was filled with people. There were asians, cks, caucasians¡ªpeople from all over the world rushed into the livestream. Their skin, hair color, and even the color of their eyes were different, but they watched the livestream fervently. ¡°World champion.¡± ¡°The world champion, Liu Hai, has started teaching martial arts.¡± Countless people in the stands were very excited and wanted to listen to Liu Hai¡¯s teaching. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao also arrived and noticed the massive number of viewers. ¡°In just a short while, the number of viewers has reached 600 million, and it¡¯s still rising,¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°Calm down, everyone.¡± Liu Hai smiled as he sat on a bamboo chair in the martial arts arena and leisurely faced the hundreds of millions of viewers. ¡°In two minutes, I will officially begin my ss.¡± ¡°Many people think that martial arts is very difficult and that progress is slow no matter how they train,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°Actually, martial arts is very simple¡ªit¡¯s just like running, long jump, rope skipping, and ying badminton. It¡¯s all a simple sport.¡± ¡°Perhaps many people doubt me. How can it be that simple?¡± Liu Hai smiled. ¡°Actually, many people make martial arts tooplicated.¡± As he spoke, two minutes passed. ¡°Alright, we can begin the ss now.¡± Liu Hai got up. At this moment, the number of viewers in the livestream had reached 1.5 billion! This was the allure of an educational livestream from the world champion. ¡°The virtual world wasunched more than three months ago,¡± Liu Hai said as he stood there. ¡°Many people understand that force delivery is very important when using weapons. With the same body, some people can only deliver 1,000 kilograms of force with a single strike, while others can deliver 5,000 kilograms of force. Why is that?¡± ¡°This is the difference between a body¡¯s delivery of force. As long as you mobilize more of your body¡¯s muscles to exert force, the strength will be greater.¡± Liu Hai reached out and tapped twice gently, producing arge hanging sandbag in front of him. ¡°Hitting sandbags is a tradition in the globalbat industry. Everybat school uses sandbags because the effects of punching them are excellent.¡± Liu Hai stood in front of therge sandbag, and his muscles were also showing. ¡°I¡¯m now showing all the stats for my muscles. You can see the changes in my muscles more clearly.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll teach you how to hit sandbags today. If you can hit a sandbag well, you can easily be a Divine.¡± ¡°First stance of punching a sandbag.¡± Liu Hai stood in front of the sandbag and started attacking the sandbag with his fists. Thending point of his fists was level to his head. One punch after another. During the bombardment, the muscles on Liu Hai¡¯s back were like the steam tank of an engine. Boom! Boom! Boom! The engine pumped at high speeds, producing terrifying strength. The muscles on Liu Hai¡¯s back also erupted with terrifying strength, sting his fists out repeatedly like cannonballs. ¡°This feeling?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Countless people around the world could clearly see the changes in Liu Hai¡¯s muscles through the data disyed. Liu Hai¡¯s legs were like two pirs that transmitted strength between his body and the ground! His waist was the core engine that mobilized the entire body¡¯s strength, and the muscles on his back were the direct engine that threw out his punches! Thebination of the two engines at the waist and back was like thebination of two steam tanks as strength surged. Liu Hai delivered 500 consecutive punches in one breath, and every punch was like a cannonball. He stopped after delivering them. ¡°This is the first move for hitting a sandbag,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°Although I did mobilize all the muscles in my body to exert force, the muscles on my back are the main force. Look at the lines of my muscles. Practice this move diligently every day. When practicing, face a mirror and disy your muscles¡¯ stats. Compare them to my muscle lines. All you need to do is to slowly exert force in the same way.¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that you¡¯ll figure things out from practicing a punch 10,000 times. However, if the force exerted isn¡¯t right, it will only injure the body,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°In the virtual world, it¡¯s much easier to practice without being afraid of injuries. You just have to follow me.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll teach a total of three moves today. Right, just three moves!¡± Liu Hai smiled and said, ¡°They¡¯re all against sandbags!¡± ¡°Practice each of the three moves at least a thousand times a day. The more perseverance there is, the better,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°As time passes, as long as the changes in your muscle lines are simr to mine, your bodies will quickly reach Lv. 2 and reach Divine!¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s begin the second sandbag-hitting stance. Lower your fists to your waist¡­¡± Liu Hai began teaching again. Xu Jingming watched. ¡°Master still sticks to his teaching methods.¡± ¡°It feels very simple,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Master doesn¡¯t talk about profound theories when teaching. He only teaches you one or two moves and gets you to practice them time and time again. When you master them, Master will teach you theory. Back then, many members of the national team practiced without understanding anything. When they grasped the technique, Master would give them some pointers, and they naturally became enlightened.¡± ¡°Back then, Master had to teach very carefully and pay attention to every disciple¡¯s state. He was afraid that the disciples would get injured during training.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°The virtual world makes things simple; there¡¯s no need to be afraid of getting injured during training.¡± Twenty minutester. ¡°All of you now know the three stances of sandbag punching,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°This is my first lesson in martial arts; I taught the most basic force delivery. Practice more when you get back; it¡¯s still very easy to reach Lv. 2. I¡¯ll also edit the livestream and add more details to it. I¡¯ll make it into a teaching course that will be uploaded to the Martial Arts Center. Everyone is also wee to download it! The Martial Arts Center¡¯s course¡­ will produce teaching environments that are more suitable for everyone to learn.¡± ¡°Alright, there will be another stream tomorrow at the same time¡ª10 p.m. Beijing time. See you then,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile before turning off the livestream. At this moment, the number of viewers in the livestream had exceeded 2.2 billion. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Li Miaomiao was in a daze. ¡°I wanted to tip him, but it ended before I could react.¡± ¡°Master doesn¡¯t care about tips,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°With Master¡¯s character, he¡¯s more passionate about grooming disciples to excellence.¡± ¡°After watching Master Liu Hai¡¯s livestream, are you confident in your livestream teaching?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°It¡¯s quite stressful.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Master¡¯s martial arts teaching is simplified to the extreme, but his intentions are profound, and the effects are amazing. However, my teaching method is different from Master¡¯s.¡± ¡°Different?¡± Li Miaomiao was curious. ¡°Master¡¯s teaching is still based on traditional martial arts.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°I want to break the shackles of traditional martial arts and teach from a different angle.¡± Li Miaomiao became even more intrigued. ¡°However, I have to pay a visit to a senior and ask for some advice,¡± Xu Jingming suddenly said. ¡°Which senior is it?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°My grandfather.¡± Xu Jingming smiled.. ¡°I need advice when ites to live-streaming!¡± Chapter 123 - Ultimate Technique

Chapter 123: Ultimate Technique

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Grandpa.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao visited Grandpa Xu in reality. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Grandpa Xu could now enjoy his meals and lead a happy life after his body evolved. He put down the book in his hand with a smile. ¡°Grandpa, we¡¯re here to ask you for some live-streaming experience,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯m preparing for my first live-stream lecture, but I don¡¯t have any live-streaming experience.¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°Although I have some experience, I only live-stream once a month in the virtual world. Now, I live-stream battles and singing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all talent,¡± Grandpa Xu said with a smile. ¡°You got the right person bying to me.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao immediately pricked up their ears to listen carefully. ¡°Back in the day, I live-streamed for hours a day. I also had to pay attention to thements at all times to determine if my livestream was interesting or attractive. I also had to count the number of viewers and tips I received every day. I had to figure out the reason for the decline in numbers as well as summarize the reasons for sess when the numbers go up. I had to rack my brains every day to think about tomorrow¡¯s livestream. As the days turned into years, I naturally gained some experience,¡± Grandpa Xu said with a smile. ¡°First rule of a livestream: The content has to be attractive!¡± Grandpa Xu said. ¡°No matter what message you want to deliver, you have to attract people first! Make themugh and be happy¡­ Amidst their happiness, they can learn what you want to convey.¡± Xu Jingming was also very smart and had experience teaching in reality. He nodded slightly. ¡°I understand. Some people teach in a way that makes the students suffer, but some people learn it easily through ying games.¡± ¡°Right, it¡¯s the same logic.¡± Grandpa Xu said, ¡°Live-streaming is like a movie or a television series. It needs to be exciting and interesting! If it allows everyone to be happy, they¡¯ll naturally learn the knowledge you want to impart. That¡¯s what you call brilliant.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Xu Jingming immediately had many ideas on teaching. ¡°Second rule of a livestream: simplicity!¡± Grandpa Xu said. ¡°Don¡¯t try everything in one shot! You only need to teach one kind of knowledge during a live-stream lecture! If you exin this kind of knowledge thoroughly, the audience will only need to learn one kind of knowledge. Talking too much will confuse the audience.¡± ¡°Back then¡­¡± Grandpa Xu recalled the past. ¡°I taught them gaming, and all of them mored about how they had learned it in their brains, but their hands couldn¡¯t keep up! Later on, I understood that my teaching was tooplicated. I treated them like fools and taught them the basics. I taught them eight or ten basic operations, but whenbined, it was a deep set of maneuvers.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Understood. Treat them like idiots.¡± ¡°Yes, there are countless people in the world. Teach them like they are idiots. If even a fool can learn it, so will the rest.¡± Grandpa Xu nodded. ¡°Third rule of a livestream: Advance step by step!¡± Grandpa Xu continued. ... Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were enlightened by the rules of livestreams. ¡°Fifteenth rule of a livestream: the finishing touch!¡± Grandpa Xu said. ¡°You have to sublimate your livestream and instantly hook people. You have to let everyone feel that this isn¡¯t an ordinary livestream. This is something with hidden meanings and is unique. Naturally, they will treat you differently! For example, countless viewers have to review a Martial Arts Center¡¯s course¡­ You have to make the audience feel that your course is special and better than the others. Naturally, their reviews will be better.¡± Xu Jingming fell into thought. ¡°Finishing touch?¡± ¡°For example, a movie tells a tragic story. But during the final scene, a statistic shows how many people around the world don¡¯t eat their fill every year, how many people suffer simr encounters, and so on¡­ The moment the data appears, it shows the authenticity and shock value of your story. This is because you¡¯re talking about the experiences of countless pitiful people around the world. It reflects reality.¡± ¡°For example, after a livestream ss ends, you have to sublimate in an instant, allowing your ss to be dazzling and eye-catching, so much so that people can¡¯t help but give you a thumbs-up,¡± Grandpa Xu said. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve taught you all 15 rules of a livestream. You can rely on it to make a living just by grasping seven or eight of them.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao felt that they had gained a lot, and they felt even more admiration for their grandfather. It was no wonder he could make a killing in that era as a professional eSports yer and streamer. For example, his father¡ªXu Hong¡ªwas a martial arts blogger when he was young. He traveled the world and visited countless schools. He was backed by Grandpa; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have had the money to do so. Of course, this resulted in his father, Xu Hong, establishing the Eight Extremities Sect in Mingyue City andying a solid foundation for Xu Jingming. ¡°Grandpa, we¡¯ll head back first,¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Okay.¡± Grandpa Xu was in a good mood after talking so much. He had finally passed on his livelihood to his grandson. He was in a good mood! ****** ¡°It¡¯s an eye-opener hearing so much,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Grandpa doesn¡¯t live-stream either. If he did, he would definitely be a top live-streamer in this era.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll go organize my sses first. I have some ideas on how to teach my nine martial arts sses.¡± Xu Jingming started nning the details of his sses using his grandfather¡¯s 15 rules of live-streaming. Meanwhile¡ª With Liu Hai starting a livestream lecture, the other experts around the world began their lessons. ¡°It¡¯s easy practicing an ax.¡± Tiger Fussen was as muscr as a bear as he held two axes. ¡°Just chop down trees. If ya can do that well, chopping down people won¡¯t be difficult.¡± Bang! Bang! Bang! With that said, Tiger Fussen began his act of chopping trees. Heavens, that¡¯s how he¡¯s teaching??Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but facepalm when he saw this. ¡°Gotta be happy andfortable when chopping trees. You have to put your back into it.¡± Tiger Fussen brandished his ax as he said, ¡°It just doesn¡¯t feel right if I don¡¯t chop a single day. When it reaches deep into the bone, you can chop down anyone you want.¡± With that said, Tiger Fussen couldn¡¯t help but look at the countlessments floating past him, feeling a little guilty. This was because all his disciples didn¡¯t seed when he taught boxing. Tiger Fussen didn¡¯t know how to teach ax-wielding now. He just taught it ording to how he mastered it. Man, perhaps teaching the ax will work even if I suck at teaching boxing??Tiger Fussen thought to himself, but he still shouted excitedly, ¡°Chop down trees with me every day as a warm-up exercise. Just chopping trees will increase your strength!¡± ... ¡°Kendo is about dedication to the sword.¡± Miyagawa Meishin kneeled under a cherry blossom tree and spoke softly as he exined his swordsmanship to the hundreds of millions of viewers. ¡°Basics of Kendo¡ªNeen Stances of the Wind Sword Technique.¡± Miyagawa Meishin got up and held a Japanese sword in one hand. ¡°First practice with one hand before doing so with two. There¡¯s no rush!¡± Although it was called a sword technique, he was actually holding a long and narrow Japanese sword that was closer to a de. ¡°Why does it feel soplicated?¡± Li Miaomiao stood in the stands. She also felt that sword techniques and Japan¡¯s de techniques should have something inmon, so she came to listen. However, the basics were so difficult that it gave her a headache. ... In the blink of an eye, it was November 10. Xu Jingming was ready. ¡°Have you changed the livestream¡¯s name?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I¡¯ve changed it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve added the time the livestream begins to the name¡ª9 p.m. tonight!¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Issuing a preview notice allows the world to know that you¡¯re live-streaming at 9 p.m. tonight. When that happens, there will be a lot more viewers.¡± Xu Jingming also looked forward to teaching. It was something that gave him a sense of aplishment, especially when he was teaching the world! ¡°In the past few days, 25 top experts around the world have live-streamed,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°From the looks of it, Master Liu Hai and Russia¡¯s Akinov have the best effects.¡± ¡°Master Liu Hai is good at teaching and guiding people patiently. As for Akinov, he teaches actualbat and allows people to naturally learn things through actualbat,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Akinov has set up different actualbat scenarios for people. Every actualbat scenario allows them to train different moves. They grasp them very quickly and can be used in actualbat very easily. People love this method.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°They¡¯re all very good teaching methods.¡± ¡°There are many people around the world who aren¡¯t live-streaming. They¡¯re probably in the midst of preparation,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Oh right, what are you nning on teaching? You didn¡¯t tell me in detail.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you read the teaching notes?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°I only saw a bunch of physics forms.¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head. ¡°You won¡¯t be teaching physics, right? Grandpa said that you have to teach people like they are idiots. How can a fool understand physics?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The teaching notes are for myself,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°My teaching will naturally be extremely simple.¡± Soon, it was 9 p.m., and Xu Jingmingunched his livestream punctually. Whoosh! Xu Jingming stood in the martial arts arena and looked at the stands. A flood of people surged over, and the number of viewers in the livestream rapidly jumped. In the blink of an eye, there were more than 300 million viewers, and in another blink of an eye, there were more than 800 million viewers. It was obvious that many people were waiting for the livestream to begin airing due to the advance notice. The number of viewers in the livestream quickly exceeded one billion and continued rising. Everyone around the world was excited. After all, to their knowledge, the three strongest people in the world represented the highest standards. Their martial arts sses were naturally priceless and couldn¡¯t be missed. There¡¯s so many people.?Xu Jingming was a little nervous.. This was the first time he had taken the initiative to live-stream, and he had to publicly lecture on martial arts. Chapter 124 - First Martial Arts Class

Chapter 124: First Martial Arts ss

Li Miaomiao, Dai Xiaoqing, and the others from Team Pearwood were also in the stands. ¡°I wonder how Brother Xu will teach martial arts,¡± Yang Qingshuo said in anticipation. ¡°Those that have strength and good pedagogy are those who can establish a new sect,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°Since ancient times, there have been many with great strength, but very few are good at teaching disciples.¡± ¡°Old Xu is still very smart,¡± Heng Fang said. Xu Hong and his wife, Li Chen¡¯an and his wife, Dai Tongda, Grandpa Xu, and the others also waited in anticipation for this ss. In the stands were Liu Hai, Tiger Fussen, Tejano Xire, Miyagawa Meishin, Akinov, Halu Singh, Fang Yu, Zhao Fan, Zhang Qing, Tie Lianyun, and the other experts. They also wanted to see how Xu Jingming would teach martial arts. ¡­ ¡°Hello, everyone.¡± Xu Jingming stood in the martial arts arena and faced the stands. He smiled and said, ¡°Today is the first time I¡¯m live-streaming since the virtual world¡¯sunch.¡± ¡°This livestream is about imparting my martial arts,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I was taught by my father¡ªXu Hong¡ªand Master Dai Tongda during my youth. Later on, Master Liu Hai taught me when I joined the national team.¡± At this moment, Xu Hong, Dai Tongda, and Liu Hai smiled when they heard that. Every master would be proud to be able to produce a world-ss disciple. ¡°In the beginning, I studied, but I gradually gained my own insights,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°What I want to impart to everyone is some of my insights.¡± ¡°Wow, there are already 2.2 billion people. The number of viewers pouring in is even greater than Master Liu Hai¡¯s livestream!¡± Heng Fang praised from the stands. Li Miaomiao smiled and said, ¡°Jingming publicized the livestream time in advance. Many viewers rushed over at the right time, so that¡¯s the reason for the numbers. Master Liu Hai didn¡¯t publicize it in advance.¡± ¡°Captain is about to begin talking about his martial arts.¡± Wang Yi listened attentively. Xu Jingming said, ¡°I believe everyone has watched the livestreams of some of the world¡¯s top experts over the past few days. Many of the top experts have stressed force delivery using their bodies! They are teaching everyone how to unleash greater strength by harnessing the same body.¡± ¡°I believe you¡¯ve also heard some terms like One-Inch Force, Full Force, and so on.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°I don¡¯t want to talk about these things today.¡± Huh??Countless people pricked up their ears. Liu Hai, Tejano Xire, Miyagawa Meishin, and the other experts listened attentively as well. ¡°The first lesson I¡¯m teaching today is the might of moves,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°What¡¯s might?¡± Xu Jingming pointed to the side, a virtual scene beginning to manifest beside him. A bullet shot out of the pistol mouth and prated the sky into a tree, barely prating it. ¡°This is a pistol bullet. Its muzzle kic energy is 505 Joules.¡± Xu Jingming looked at countless people. ¡°505 Joules can be used to describe the might of this bullet.¡± A new scene appeared in the martial arts arena¡ªa bullet shot out from the rifle and entered a tree trunk in the distance, prating nearly half its body. ¡°This is a rifle bullet. The kic energy at the muzzle is 3,607 Joules.¡± ¡°This is a machine gun bullet. The kic energy at the muzzle is about 38,000 Joules.¡± ¡°This is a bullet fired from a heavy autocannon. The kic energy at the muzzle is about 250,000 Joules.¡± As Xu Jingming spoke, the might of different weapons appeared beside him. The bullets from the heavy autocannon prated trees and destroyed everything in their path. ¡°Thisst one¡­¡± Xu Jingming pointed to the side. ¡°This is an operational ship¡¯s railgun. At the muzzle, the cannon¡¯s kic energy reaches 150 million Joules!¡± The projection of a railgun on a ship appeared beside him, and the railgun instantly shot out, piercing through the sky and traversing hundreds of kilometers beforending on a small mountain. It hit the small mountain from one end and flew out from the other. ¡°505, 3,607, 38,000, 250,000, 150 million,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°These numbers clearly show us the increase in might.¡± ¡°Our martial arts moves also pursue might.¡± Xu Jingming picked up a rock on the ground, and he suddenly exerted his strength! Boom! The stone streaked across the sky and flew hundreds of meters before mming into the mountain wall, producing a huge crater. ¡°The rock I threw moved at a maximum speed of 1,022 meters per second,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Based on its mass, I can calcte that the moment I threw it, its kic energy was about 1.5 million joules. Although it¡¯s inferior to railguns it¡¯s already stronger than the bullets from those machine guns and heavy autocannons. It¡¯sparable to the might of a cannonball.¡± Countless audience members listened. They had long known that the might of a top expert was terrifying, but the stone Xu Jingming had thrown still surprised them. ¡°Therefore, no matter what kind of force exerted by the body¡ªbe it Inch Force, Full Force, or whatever kind of profound ultimate technique¡ªas long as one is pursuing greater might, they are actually pursuing kic energy!¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°The greater the kic energy, the better!¡± ¡°Many people should know about the kic form,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s half the mass multiplied by speed squared.¡± ¡°Mass is very important! Speed is even more important because speed is used as a multiplier twice.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Therefore, we have to grasp the essence of martial arts¡­ The essence of all might pursues two things¡ªgreater mass and higher speed!¡± ¡°For example, a punch from me¡ª¡± Xu Jingming walked to a tree that reached two people¡¯s arm spans. Bang! Xu Jingming struck out with a jab, piercing about ten centimeters into the tree trunk. The tree trembled violently, but it was still fine. After all, the tree was too thick. ¡°This is an ordinary jab. My force delivery is also the force delivery technique of an ordinary person,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°From a kic point of view, the mass of this punch is mainly the fist and forearm. It¡¯s about 3% of a person¡¯s body weight!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll deliver another punch.¡± Xu Jingming clearly twisted his waist this time, and his body spun like a huge gear. His right arm smashed into the tree like a kic arm driven by a gear, and the tree that spanned two arm spans exploded. Countless pieces of wood flew as the entire tree copsed. ¡°Please see the difference between the two different attempts,¡± Xu Jingming said. At the same time, a videoparison of the two punches appeared. ¡°The first jab had a mass that¡¯s 3% body weight.¡± ¡°In the second demonstration, my upper body and torso were both moving! Even my arm was moving. Thus, the mass is 65% of my body weight! Compared to the previous punch, its mass is more than 20 times¡­ Even if it¡¯s slower, the might of this punch far exceeds the previous punch,¡± Xu Jingming said. Countless people fell into thought. ¡°Another example!¡± Xu Jingming tapped lightly, and he donned dark-red armor. He then turned to look at the mountain wall. He suddenly turned into an afterimage with two steps and arrived in front of the mountain wall. His fists crashed into the mountain wall, and with a violent explosion, a huge crater appeared, sending countless rocks flying. ¡°This strike¡ª¡± Xu Jingming exined, ¡°My entire body was moving. The mass was 100% my body weight, and with the weight of the armor, it¡¯s almost one ton! Moreover, my entire body was very fast when I charged! It allowed my kic energy to far exceed that of the two punches I delivered previously. Therefore, the might I can unleash is much greater!¡± A scene of Xu Jingming striking the mountain wall yed to the side. When he charged, his speed exceeded 170 meters per second, and he had nearly a ton of mass. His kic energy was indeed terrifying. ¡°My first lesson in martial arts.¡± Xu Jingming looked around. ¡°The might of moves is dependent on greater mass and higher speed!¡± Countless audience members held their breaths. Everything that seemed profound and mysterious in the force delivery sses they previously attended became clear. ¡°So those who practice force delivery are just having greater mass and higher speed?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just mass and speed?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s like charging¡ªif the mass is high enough and the speed is fast enough, the might will be greater.¡± Countless people¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°No matter what kind of force delivery one uses, mobilizing more parts of the body and making them as fast as possible produces better results,¡± Xu Jingming said. He walked in front of a tree and suddenly swung backward before punching a tree, causing it to explode. ¡°This is Inch Punch! It¡¯s said that the force delivered can be immense despite the fist being very close to the target. Ordinary people find it magical, but in fact, they don¡¯t even need to exert force with their arms! The key is the waist! With a twist of the waist, more than 50% of the body¡¯s mass is moving at high speeds, so it¡¯s naturally powerful! It¡¯s also very fast because it only takes an instant to twist the waist.¡± ¡°One doesn¡¯t need to twist the waist too much, but the might delivered is great as long as there¡¯s sufficient speed. This is Inch Punch.¡± ¡°What¡¯s Full Force?¡± Xu Jingming walked forward, leaned his body forward, and mmed into the tree, causing it to copse again. ¡°This is Eight Extremities Iron Mountain! Why is it mighty? It¡¯s because the entire body is charging forward¡ªthat¡¯s 100% of the body¡¯s mass. The impulse under the feet makes it even more abrupt, so it¡¯s only natural that it¡¯s fast,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°100% mass coupled with a sufficiently high speed is, of course, mighty.¡± ¡°All kinds of martial arts schools in the world¡ª¡± ¡°¡ªmay seem mysterious and profound, such that even the people who study it get confused.¡± Xu Jingming looked around. ¡°But as long as you grasp the core ideas behind it and pursue greater mass and higher speed, it will be mighty enough!¡± ¡°Everyone, do you understand?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°If you don¡¯t, I can exin it in detail.. If you understand, you can begin the second martial arts lesson!¡± Chapter 125 - Limits of Speed

Chapter 125: Limits of Speed

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Greater mass, greater speed¡ªkic energy?¡± Miyagawa Meishin was in the stands as he listened in a daze. He had also received scientific education, but he had been focused on kendo since he was a child. He sincerely studied many sword techniques and was now pursuing a higher realm in the sword. He had never thought of the rtionship between kic energy and kendo. However, Xu Jingming¡¯s livestream today seemed to have opened a window for him to view his martial arts from a different angle. Yes, mass and speed,?Miyagawa Meishin thought to himself.?I¡¯ve always pursued speed, to the point of not wearing light armor. I wanted to maintain my advantage in speed and agility. But in fact, with my Transcendent body, even if I add some weight, it won¡¯t affect my speed that much. I can find an ¡®optimal value¡¯ to increase my mass while doing my best to reduce the impact on my speed. I can find a way to fight with my greatest strength.?Miyagawa Meishin couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of delight. Xu-kun, I have to thank you for giving me a new perspective on my swordsmanship.?Miyagawa Meishin immediately started tipping and tipped 10 million Earth dors. He felt that it was only right to tip so much for the gains he had received. Many people were tipping Xu Jingming¡¯s livestream. ¡°So that¡¯s how it is.¡± The virtual world has beenunched for more than three months, and I spend at least five hours a day practicing diligently. I¡¯ve studied many martial arts books and watched many educational livestreams. I¡¯ve taken so many detours! All these training methods¡­ The point is to grasp the key idea¡ªgreater mass and higher speed! This way, I can keep improving! The longer one practiced, the more surprised they were. This was like a lighthouse in the dark night¡ªthe lighthouse led them to their goal! Many of them had practiced blindly in the past and had taken too many detours. They had even reached a bottleneck and found it difficult to improve. This is the essence of a move¡¯s might! ¡°Yeah, just like bullets and railguns¡ªtheir might is kic energy. The key to kic energy is mass and speed.¡± Countless people were excited. A single line of truth beat 10,000 useless books! They made it sound profound, so much so that the person saying it didn¡¯t necessarily understand it. Only true experts could exin their essence in a simple manner. ¡°Tipping.¡± ¡°I have to tip him.¡± The tips in the livestream kept rising. ... As the host of the livestream, Xu Jingming could clearly see every tip. The number one tipper is Miyagawa Meishin¡ª10 million Earth dors??Xu Jingming was surprised. The entire livestream had received more than 90 million in tips; Xu Jingming was surprised that Miyagawa Meishin had tipped so much alone. Master also tipped 1,000,000??Xu Jingming saw that his master, Liu Hai, was ranked 12th. This made him quite happy; this meant that his master agreed with his martial arts teaching. Xu Jingming also scanned the countlessments. ¡°Many people are asking how to increase the mass and improve the speed.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°In fact, many people have trained in some methods in the three months since the virtual world¡¯sunch. Some methods are also useful. Of course, my first ss that dives into the details will be uploaded to the Martial Arts Center. When that happens, detailed training methods will be provided.¡± ¡°After all, it¡¯s only a livestream today! The course uploaded to the Martial Arts Center will be more detailed andprehensive,¡± Xu Jingming said. As he spoke, he read thements. ¡°Some experts in the livestream are also asking¡ª¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The mass and speed at which one releases can be very high, but inbat¡­ it feels like they can¡¯t unleash their full might. This is talked about in other sses. For example, how can I 100% transmit the might released to the enemy? ¡°On the other hand, how do I deflect the enemy¡¯s might while defending? This is the technique of force deflection! Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°The technique for might transmission, the technique for force deflection, and so on are all talked about in the subsequent sses. This is just the most basic first lesson in martial arts. At the very least, you can unleash enough might.¡± ¡°If your moves are soft andck strength, you will have lost from the beginning,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You want me to demonstrate with a weapon?¡± Xu Jingming read thements and tapped lightly, disying a battle scene. ¡°Actually, everyone can understand after watching my past battle videos.¡± ¡°This is China¡¯s first Divine battle, which I participated in after the virtual world¡¯sunch.¡± Xu Jingming pointed at thebat projection where he executed Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce, sending Sun Yuting flying with his shield that resembled the two giant paws of a tiger. ¡°This is Eight Extremities Tiger Pounce. My speed is explosive, and my mass is 100%. Combining my body weight with the total weight of my armor and weapons¡­ Along with my explosive speed, I struck out with my shield! Even though my opponent defended with a shield, they will still be seriously injured!¡± ¡°Another example is this final move I used to defeat thest enemy, Gao Chong.¡± Xu Jingming yed the video. Gao Chong wore heavy armor and charged ferociously, but Xu Jingming also charged forward. As the two collided, Xu Jingming¡¯s spear prated Gao Chong¡¯s heavy armor and killed him. ¡°My opponent, Gao Chong, is wearing heavy armor, and his mass is very high! He¡¯s also very fast, and his mobility is very high,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I had also charged forward, and my mobility was also very high. ¡°Both sides collided¡ªthis collision isn¡¯t just one person¡¯s kic energy, but two people¡¯s kic energy,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°With my strength back then, I couldn¡¯t pierce through the heavy armor with a full-powered strike. But when the kic energy of two people collides, and Gao Chong¡¯s kic energy is much stronger than mine¡­ What I need to do is make the kic energy produced act upon Gao Chong 100%. This is very difficult, but I did it.¡± ¡°The kic energy from both parties traveled along the spear to the tip of the spear, piercing through the heavy armor and Gao Chong¡¯s body,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Only then did I defeat the powerful enemy back then.¡± In the stands. Gao Chong blushed slightly. A powerful enemy? He was indeed a powerful enemy against Xu Jingming back then, but the gap between them was much greater now. He was only at Lv. 3 now. ¡°Fighting isn¡¯t just about one¡¯s kic energy; it¡¯s also about the enemy¡¯s kic energy,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Of course, these are all in the subsequent lessons! There¡¯s only one thing to know about in today¡¯s first lesson¡ªhow to make your moves sufficiently powerful.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll upload more detailed information on the first lesson of martial arts, including the training methods, to the Martial Arts Center,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Let¡¯s begin the second lesson of martial arts!¡± ¡°The second martial arts lesson is also very important¡ªspeed!¡± Xu Jingming said. With that said, Xu Jingming thought of the cosmic legend, Xuan¡ªa legendary figure who had raised his speed to an unimaginable level. In a battle toward the ending stages of his life, his speed reached the speed of light. ¡°Might is very important,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Speed is also very important because¡­ No matter how powerful a move is, it¡¯s only useful when it hits someone.¡± ¡°For example, some moves.¡± Xu Jingming extended his hand and held a spear. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!? The spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand trembled, and it instantly turned into dozens of spear afterimages that shot out in all directions like arrows. ¡°I stabbed out 80 times in a row instantaneously,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°In terms of might, it¡¯s less than one-third of my greatest strength, but it¡¯s fast enough and dense enough! As long as the enemy can¡¯t block it, one strike is enough to kill the enemy.¡± ¡°The pursuit of speed and might are different ways of utilization inbat,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Sometimes, one needs to rely on might to suppress the enemy and make them reveal ws. Sometimes, one needs to use speed to threaten the enemy. In short, different enemies require differentbat strategies.¡± ¡°Actually, I value speed very much.¡± Xu Jingming felt mixed feelings. ¡°When speed breaks through a certain limit, it will be terrifying.¡± Countless people listened carefully.?Break through a certain limit? ¡°This limit¡ª¡± Xu Jingming said ¡°¡ªis the limit of one¡¯s reaction!¡± ¡°When you¡¯re fast enough, the time it takes for you to make a move is even shorter than the other party¡¯s reaction time!¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The other party doesn¡¯t even have the time to react when you stab out, so you naturally can kill them with one strike.¡± ¡°This is also the secret of my early ultimate technique, Shadowless Thrust,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°What I want to teach you today is how to deliver your moves in a way that¡¯s faster than the other party¡¯s reaction time,¡± Xu Jingming said. Of course, these martial arts foundations were only useful for the first three levels. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t qualified to teach anything from Lv. 4; he was still figuring it out. However, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hold back on the secrets regarding certain ultimate techniques like Shadowless Thrust! Compared to Beam Transformation, some of his insights from back then were indeed superficial. ¡°How does one attack in a shorter time than the other party¡¯s reaction time?¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Such an ultimate technique is to be publicized?¡± Countless audience members became excited. Chapter 126 - Attack Speed

Chapter 126: Attack Speed

Trantor: CKtalon Many people in the stands began taking out their notebooks and writing down notes as they listened. At the same time, they chose to record videos. ¡°A person¡¯s neurological reaction time will be shorter and shorter as they evolve,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Before cultivating the evolutionary method, the limit of a human¡¯s neurological reaction time is only 0.1 seconds! Only those who have undergone special training will approach this limit. An ordinary person might be 0.2 to 0.5 seconds.¡± ¡°After cultivating the evolutionary method, your reaction speed will increase.¡± ¡°The limit of the neurological reaction is about 0.02 seconds when cultivating an Intermediate evolutionary method. ¡°When practicing an Advanced evolution method, the limit of one¡¯s neurological reaction is about 0.01 seconds,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Of course, Transcendent Evolution is a little special; there¡¯s no urate data for the time being.¡± Xu Jingming tapped gently, and the scene of a sharpshooter secretly releasing an arrow to kill their opponent appeared. ¡°I believe many have seen matches in which sharpshooters kill their opponents,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°They usuallyunch sneak attacks, catching the opponent by surprise. They have the highest efficiency. Why? It¡¯s because they have the element of surprise. By the time you discover the arrows, the fast arrows are too close to you¡­ It¡¯s very likely that you won¡¯t be able to react in time.¡± ¡°Even if you barely have time to react, you still need time to use your weapon,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You might¡¯ve just swung your weapon when the arrow prates your throat.¡± ¡°If an arrow is fired at you from the front¡­¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°Even if an arrow exceeds 1,000 meters per second, it will take about 0.2 seconds for the arrow to traverse 200 to 300 meters. As long as one is focused and cultivates the evolutionary method, they can generally dodge.¡± ¡°A sharpshooter can easily deliver a fatal strike with a sneak attack.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°By the same logic, you can use any weapon, such as sabers, spears, staffs, and cudgels. As long as your attack speed isparable to an opponent¡¯s reaction time, you can also deliver a single fatal strike.¡± ¡°A single fatal strike?¡± Countless people listened carefully. ¡°Please watch the various moves.¡± Xu Jingming tapped gently. A boxer jabbing, swinging, and delivering a hook appeared. A warrior brandishing his ax appeared. A swordsman stabbing and cleaving appeared. ¡°This first video is a video of a boxing champion from many years ago. The evolutionary method wasn¡¯t avable back then,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Look, the boxing champion¡¯s swing and hook have a lot of force, but it takes a long time to gather the strength needed. The opponent dodged the punch midway.¡± ¡°On the contrary, jabs! This boxing champion is also an expert who is proficient in jabs. The time it takes to deliver a jab is short, and his strikes are fast! The opponent has to pull away; otherwise, a punch can be delivered within 0.1 seconds considering the range. The opponent won¡¯t have the time to dodge.¡± ¡°Back then, no matter how powerful a world-ss boxer was, they would¡¯ve been hit if they didn¡¯t pull away from the jab. Of course, the might of a jab was weaker,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°By pulling away¡­ the other party has to take a step forward to hit him! This step wastes more than 0.1 seconds, and the opponent can easily dodge again.¡± ¡°Distance is the content of the next lesson¡ªFootwork,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°If it¡¯s said that a jab in boxing is weaker, the oue will be different when you use a weapon.¡± ¡°Please watch this swordsman.¡± Xu Jingming pointed at another video. ¡°A swordsman¡¯s thrust is simr to a jab. The force exerted is fast and fierce,¡± Xu Jingming stated. ¡°The sword is extremely sharp. Once it stabs vital spots like the head and throat, even if the strength is inferior, it¡¯s enough to kill the opponent.¡± ¡°Therefore, you have to maintain a distance from a top swordsman,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Once a swordsman is allowed to strike instantly, it¡¯s often toote to react.¡± ¡°Of course, although a sword is fast, they have to close the distance to the length of a sword to kill the opponent instantly. Once they encounter a long weapon¡­ It¡¯s very difficult for a swordsman to touch the enemy, but the enemy can injure them,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Next, watch thisst video.¡± Xu Jingming pointed at the expert brandishing the ax. ¡°The ax is heavy and strikes quickly and violently, but it takes a long time for the strike to be delivered. The opponent usually has time to react.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Therefore, attacking in a time shorter than the limits of one¡¯s reaction time is only suitable for some weapons. For example, swords, spears, halberds, polearms, etc.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do some actualbat demonstration.¡± Xu Jingming extended his hand, and a sword appeared in it. ¡°I¡¯m not familiar with sword techniques, but I know the most basic sword moves. Let me conjure a few sparring partners now; they all have a basicbat strength of 10,000.¡± With that said, he tapped gently. Five experts of different appearances appeared in the martial arts arena. Some had swords on their backs, some had sabers at their waists, and some held long whips. ¡°The basicbat strength of us humans¡ªordinary peak Lv. 3 experts¡ªis about 7,000,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The data of these virtual sparring partners I set are generally slightly better than that of peak Lv. 3 experts.¡± ¡°A sparring partner with a basicbat strength of 10,000?¡± ¡°My basicbat strength is only 500; this is ridiculous.¡± ¡°These sparring partners are probably stronger than many experts on the Cosmos Ranking¡¯s third level.¡± The audience was dumbfounded. After all, typical Lv. 3 Limit experts didn¡¯t have such high basicbat strength. For example, those who had just cleared the Cosmos Tower¡¯s third floor were mostly at the mid-stages of Lv. 3. A sparring partner??In the stands, Fang Yu had mixed emotions. To this day, he was still stuck at the limits of Lv. 3. My evolutionary methodpatibility is 103%, and my basicbat strength is only 9,300 now.?Fang Yu was upset. His basicbat strength was head and shoulders above other Lv. 3 experts, but Xu Jingming¡¯s randomly conjured sparring partners already had a basicbat strength of 10,000. This meant that his physique and other aspectspletely exceeded those of Fang Yu. ... ¡°These virtual opponents have a reaction time limit of about 0.01 seconds,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It also takes them some time to use their weapons, so under normal circumstances, it will be very difficult for them to block my attacks if my strikes remain within 0.015 seconds.¡± ¡°Come, first one.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the virtual expert in front of him. The virtual expert drew his sword and charged over in a sh. Xu Jingming held his sword with one hand. The moment the other party arrived, his figure shed, and his sword stabbed out like lightning as he dodged. Swish!? It had already prated the virtual expert¡¯s throat. When the virtual expert was stabbed, he maintained the motion of brandishing his sword and didn¡¯t have the time to block or react. The virtual expert turned ethereal and disappeared. ¡°An expert with a basicbat strength of 10,000 was killed in one strike?¡± ¡°It feels like he¡¯s squashing a chick.¡± ¡°The difference is that ridiculous?¡± Countless audience members were dumbfounded. ¡°Watch that strike carefully.¡± Xu Jingming tapped on the slow-motion rey of their exchange. ¡°The virtual opponent charged over, but I didn¡¯t do anything. When he was close, I shed and struck out! This strike of mine took a total of 0.006 seconds, from attacking to stabbing into their throat. Alright, the speed of my strike is a little fast. In fact, even if it were half as fast, 0.012 seconds¡­ The opponent wouldn¡¯t have the time to block.¡± Only after watching the video did Xu Jingming realize that he had attacked too quickly. After all, he was used to attacking quickly when practicing Beam Transformation. ¡°Holy sh*t! Piercing the enemy¡¯s throat from the beginning to the end took only 0.006 seconds?¡± ¡°He can still instantly kill an opponent with a basicbat strength of 10,000 even if he was two times slower??¡± The audience was dumbfounded. ¡°You should¡¯ve noticed that I used the most basic thrusting motion,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Weapons are only an extension of the body; there¡¯s nothingplicated about it. It¡¯s just like how I don¡¯t practice swordsmanship much, but the motions of a jab¡ªbe it boxing or any other martial arts, you just need to thrust forward while holding a sword in your hand.¡± ¡°A thrust can be as fast as lightning,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Seize the opportunity and practice more. You can also deliver a strike at the limits of the opponent¡¯s reaction speed. Of course, it¡¯s harder to seize the opportunity. You need footwork and control over time; these are also in the follow-up sses.¡± ¡°Alright, next opponent.¡± Xu Jingming tapped gently. Another saberman charged over with a single-handed saber. The saber beam was biting cold. Xu Jingming advanced and closed the distance between him and his opponent. At the moment he advanced, he struck out and tapped between the enemy¡¯s brows! The saberman¡¯s eyes revealed surprise as he reacted, but he didn¡¯t have the time to swing his saber. The saberman also turned ethereal and disappeared. ¡°I slowed down a little this time,¡± Xu Jingming said and started reying the battle video. ¡°Please take a look. If we extend our palm and tap an opponent, it wouldn¡¯t be very powerful. But when holding a sword¡­ a swift tap is a very lethal sword technique,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°This strike is only a flick of the forearm and a light tap! From the beginning to the end, it took 0.011 seconds. It¡¯s indeed much slower than before, but an opponent with a basicbat strength of 10,000 still doesn¡¯t have the time to react and block.¡± ¡°Did you notice?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Choose a light weapon and make your attacks fast enough. Once you seize the opportunity, the enemy won¡¯t be able to dodge.¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how it is?¡± ¡°A single fatal strike is that simple?¡± ¡°By choosing a suitable weapon and training to deliver my moves as quickly as possible, I can kill the opponent in one strike when it¡¯s within the limits of their reaction speed?¡± ¡°This is an instant kill.¡± It was much easier for countless audience members to understandbat after understanding the principles behind it. ¡°Although weapons like sabers and swords are very fast,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°their attack range is short, so it¡¯s very easy for them to be suppressed by long weapons! At this moment, one needs to rely on footwork to make up for it. Therefore, pure swordsmen and sabermen¡­ Their strength mostly depends on their footwork. They use their footwork to avoid the attacks of others and find the opportunity to attack.¡± ¡°Once the distance is shortened to the range of a single strike, they strike out instantly,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°With a single fatal strike, there¡¯s no way to dodge.¡± ¡°Of course, I rmend everyone to practice spearmanship.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Although it¡¯s harder to practice a spear, it¡¯s also good at thrusting and allows attacks to be quick. Moreover, it¡¯s longer and has arger attack range.¡± ¡°Regarding spearmanship, I¡¯ll also upload detailed lessons on spearmanship to the Martial Arts Center,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Actually, everyone should understand that be it sword techniques, saber techniques, or spear techniques, they are only an extension of the body. It allows you to attack further and deal greater damage.¡± ¡°A simple tap and jab can be ignored when one is empty-handed, but it¡¯s fatal with a weapon,¡± Xu Jingming said. Chapter 127 - 7: End of the Livestream

Chapter 127: End of the Livestream

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°The remaining three will attack together.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the remaining three virtual experts. They had a basicbat strength of 10,000 and were good at all kinds of weapons. The three experts surrounded him. One threw flying axes, one brandished whips, and one held dual sabers. However, Xu Jingming took the initiative to close the distance between them as his figure turned into a blur. Swish! Swish! Swish! As he moved, three sword beams shed, and the three experts turned ethereal and disappeared. ¡°Please watch the slow-motion rey.¡± Xu Jingming stopped and calmly pointed at the slow-motion rey that appeared beside him. ¡°When surrounded, don¡¯t stay where you are and be a target. You need to move at high speeds. I can easily close in on my opponent mainly because of my advantageous footwork. Footwork¡­ will be the content of the next lesson. You just need to watch me strike today.¡± ¡°Three strikes: Thrust, Point, and sh. Look at the different sword moves¡ªfor all of them, raising the hand takes the longest time.¡± Xu Jingming pointed at the slow-motion rey. ¡°Raising the sword takes up about 60-80% of the attack¡¯s time,¡± Xu Jingming stated. ¡°Raising your hand takes the longest time for any weapon.¡± ¡°Even cars are the slowest when starting. For running, the starting is also the slowest,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Therefore, we need to deliberately train our hands¡¯ speed and raise it as high as possible.¡± ¡°What we pursue isn¡¯t the maximum speed of one move. For example, my spear strike breaks through the sound barrier,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°That¡¯s only the maximum speed! What we care about more is the starting speed!¡± ¡°Only by being fast at the beginning can the overall speed be fast enough, making it difficult for the enemy to block,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°In the Martial Arts Center¡¯s detailed course, I will also put up many methods for everyone to train.¡± ¡°Alright, this will be the end of my first livestream lecture today,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The first livestream mainly talks about the two basics of martial arts. One is the might of the moves, and the other is the speed of the moves. I¡¯ll upload the detailed sses and training methods to the Martial Arts Center tomorrow.¡± ¡°I believe anyone has a chance of reaching Lv. 2 after practicing the first three lessons of my martial arts course.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a chance of reaching Lv. 3 after nine lessons.¡± ¡°As for Lv. 4? My martial arts course will also provide some guidance and ideas to explore,¡± Xu Jingming said before ending the livestream. Countless audience members were still listening and reflecting. ¡°It ended just like that?¡± ¡°It ended too quickly. What about the 2.9 billion viewers? He turned off the livestream just like that?¡± ¡°I wanted to tip him, but it ended. He didn¡¯t give me a chance.¡± The audience discussed. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s lecture feelspletely different from others. In the past, I only knew how to train and engage in actualbat. Now, I understand¡­ what the goal of training and what the goal of actualbat is.¡± ¡°Yes, I have a target.¡± ¡°Practicing the body¡¯s force delivery is actually about pursuing greater mass and higher speed; that will result in greater kic energy.¡± ¡°Target the limits of an enemy¡¯s reaction?¡± Countless people¡¯s imaginations ran wild as they gained a new understanding ofbat. ... Liu Hai smiled in the stands.?Jingming¡¯s first ss and second ss in martial arts are indeed the basics! However, he exins it from another angle, making it easier for educated people to understand the essence. Once they understand the essence, they will have a direction in learning. However, he only talked about the might and speed of moves. I want to see what Jingming will say about the other aspects of martial arts¡­?Liu Hai had been teaching people his entire life, so he was looking forward to Xu Jingming¡¯s teaching methods. ... ¡°So it can be that simple?¡± Tiger Fussen¡ªwho was sitting in the stands like a bear¡ªstroked his chin.?Greater mass and greater speed? I knew the importance of mass and speed; it turns out that I can understand it from a kic point of view. I¡¯ve heard of kic energy in school, but I can¡¯t remember it clearly, Tiger Fussen thought to himself.?The speed at which I attack? No wonder it¡¯s very difficult for me to make my opponent unable to react, even though I use my strength to suppress others! It turns out it takes time for me to swing my ax. My attacks aren¡¯t capable of being faster than the limits of my opponent¡¯s reaction speed when we¡¯re on the same level. Tiger Fussen mostly followed his instincts andbat acumen. He felt enlightened after Xu Jingming¡¯s lecture. Although this lesson is basic, it¡¯s worth me tipping 10,000 bucks.?Tiger Fussen got up.?Since the livestream has ended, you can¡¯t me me for not tipping. He got up and left. ... In martial artsbat, the strong might not be able to exin things clearly. Everyone had their own direction. Although Xu Jingming was teaching the basics, he provided top experts a new angle to observe their martial arts. As for the ordinary people who had practiced for more than three months and were still struggling at the Silver Moon or Radiant Sun realm, they felt that they had benefited greatly. I feel like I¡¯ve gained a lot. Perhaps anyone who has reached junior high can understand.?In the stands, Cheng Zihao also felt that he had gained a lot. Just one lesson, and he has the entire globe¡¯s audience gathered. The highest number of viewers online exceeded 2.9 billion??Cheng Zihao felt envious, jealous, and hateful.?Xu Jingming ended such a popr livestream just like that. The tips for one lesson already exceeded 200 million¡­ Although it might be more because it¡¯s his first time live-streaming, and there will be fewer livestream tips in the future, it¡¯s still too exaggerated. All the other streamers in mypanybined are far inferior to Xu Jingming¡¯s livestream.?Cheng Zihao felt unhappy. ¡°Boss.¡± Zhou Feng appeared and walked to Cheng Zihao¡¯s side. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? What¡¯s the matter?¡± Cheng Zihao asked impatiently. ¡°Here¡¯s the thing. Young Master Liang wants to sell his stake,¡± Zhou Feng said. ¡°Sell his stake?¡± Cheng Zihao looked at Zhou Feng. ¡°Yes, Young Master Liang said that he¡¯s in need of money and wants to sell his stake in ourpany,¡± Zhou Feng said. ¡°He wants you to give him a price and buy out his shares for him to exit.¡± ¡°Tell him to dream on!¡± Cheng Zihao red. ¡°He¡¯s an angel investor who invested early and was happy when thepany¡¯s valuation soared. Now that thepany is in trouble, he wants out? It¡¯s fine if he wants out, but he has to find someone to sell the shares to! I¡¯ve never stopped him from selling his shares. Want me to buy him out? Dream on!¡± Zhou Feng hesitated for a moment. ¡°Why don¡¯t we give a low price?¡± ¡°Ignore him. I¡¯m not obligated to buy back his shares.¡± Cheng Zihao frowned. ¡°I¡¯m frustrated enough. I don¡¯t have the mood to care about him.¡± Zhou Feng said, ¡°Boss, the global experts on the Cosmos Ranking can livestream globally. Other than Liu Hai, Tejano, and Xu Jingming¡¯s ridiculous poprity, the poprity of the other 97 people will be high¡­ These 100 people will take up most of the traffic. For example, Xu Jingming¡¯s livestream exceeded 2.9 billion at its peak. Perhaps half of the people watching livestreams worldwide were watching his livestream. It¡¯s crazy.¡± ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s because it¡¯s his first livestream,¡± Cheng Zihao said. ¡°Liu Hai has live-streamed more than once, and it has generally stabilized at 2 billion viewers,¡± Zhou Feng said. ¡°These people¡¯s livestreams have a huge impact on the entire livestream market. The market¡¯s valuation of livestreampanies like us has plummeted. They¡¯re even worried that the Earth Alliance willunch more policies, causing the situation to worsen.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Cheng Zihao frowned. ¡°Everyone kicks a man who is down,¡± Zhou Feng said. ¡°Boss, thepany is going downhill, and many dangers areing. Boss, you have to prepare a solution.¡± ¡°Alright, alright. I got it.¡± Cheng Zihao got up and left the livestream. When Zhou Feng saw this, he looked at the pitch-ck livestream and sighed. Thepany didn¡¯t have a good time because of the intensepetition. Now that the entire industry is going downhill¡­ Thepany is in even more trouble. Some shareholders want out.?Zhou Feng was also quite vexed. He could only watch all of this happen without a solution to the crisis. ... After the lecture. Xu Jingming started editing the livestream and continued recording some supplementary training videos. ¡°Jingming, how long will it take?¡± Li Miaomiao asked from the side. ¡°The training and practice videos are easy. It¡¯s just that editing is a little troublesome.¡± Xu Jingming was inexperienced after all; he was getting better at virtual world editing, but he would at times get a little flustered. ¡°I¡¯ll help you,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Tell me what¡¯s needed, and I¡¯ll help you edit it.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming felt more rxed. The two worked together and took three hours to finish editing the first and second lessons. ¡°The lessons are already very concise. The first lesson is 28 minutes long, and the second lesson is 25 minutes long. There¡¯s no way to shorten it anymore,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming also watched it once and nodded. ¡°I don¡¯t see any problems. How do you feel after watching it?¡± ¡°Not bad. The theories,bat drills, and training methods are all here,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll upload them.¡± He opened his personal interface and uploaded the two sses through the Martial Arts Center¡¯s interface. Chapter 128 - Download Numbers

Chapter 128: Download Numbers

Trantor: CKtalon After Xu Jingming¡¯s livestream ended, many people around the world waited for his course to be uploaded. Many people had set up a notification at the Martial Arts Center for Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and Tejano. The moment their courses came online, they received a notification. All of them immediately headed to the Martial Arts Center and started their studies. ¡°First lesson of martial arts¡ªthe might of moves.¡± Xu Jingming appeared in the projection of the lecture. He first talked about the basic theory for about ten minutes. He then proceeded with a five-minute demonstration. What followed was some training methods that went into detail for about 13 minutes. The first ss ended. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s lecture is different from others. It feels like I¡¯m attending a math or physics ss. He starts with theory before giving examples, and then he teaches us the methods.¡± Countless people found it refreshing and felt that martial arts had suddenly be clearer. ¡°In the past, I found physics difficult, but I now realize that it¡¯s very simple. The might of a move is about having greater mass and higher speed.¡± Many bottom-feeders in school found it easy to understand. ... This was the way Xu Jingming¡¯s ss was held. Every ss was mainlyposed of theory, practice drills, and training methods. Of course, during the livestreams, theory was the primary focus, and actual practice was supplementary. The training methods attracted people to download the ss. ¡°The number of downloads is rising very quickly. You¡¯ve already entered the top five.¡± Li Miaomiao had been paying attention to the Martial Arts Center¡¯s interface and checking the number of downloads per Martial Arts Center course. ¡°The number of downloads for Master¡¯s course is really high¡ªmore than 3.6 billion. Second ce barely exceeded 1 billion. The gap is so obvious.¡± Xu Jingming also looked at the download stats. Li Miaomiao smiled and said, ¡°Liu Hai, Tejano, and you¡ªthe three of you are the strongest, so you guys are naturally the most attractive to people around the world. Moreover, that¡¯s just the free downloads¡­ In terms of pay-to-download, Master Liu Hai¡¯s download numbers are now more than 1.9 billion, and his evaluation is 8.7. In terms of total points, he¡¯s far ahead. Of course, Jingming, you justunched your sses, so you will start seeing the effectster on.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The two sses he uploaded today were free because the first hour was free, while the subsequent sses were charged. The total score was determined by the number of paid downloads and review scores. ¡°Although you live-streamed a few dayster than Master Liu Hai, Tejano hasn¡¯t live-streamed yet,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. ¡°Master has taught disciples for decades after all, so he has a mature system. I¡¯ve also taught my disciples at thebat center for three years, so I can be considered to have some experience,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Tejano is only 20 years old. He doesn¡¯t have any teaching experience, so he might still be preparing his teaching material.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. As time passed, the number of downloads for Xu Jingming¡¯s sses kept rising. 100 million, 300 million, 500 million, 600 million, 800 million, 1 billion¡­ By 9 p.m. the next day, the number of downloads had reached 2.8 billion. He believed that he would get closer and closer to Liu Hai as time passed. At 9 p.m. the next day, Xu Jingming started his second livestream. ¡°Yesterday was my first livestream. It talked about the basics of martial arts¡ªthe first lesson¡¯s ¡®might¡¯ and the second lesson¡¯s ¡®speed,''¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Today, we¡¯ll be having the third and fourth lessons of martial arts.¡± ¡°The third lesson of martial arts¡ªfootwork!¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I believe many people know the importance of footwork.¡± ¡°If one has the advantage in footwork, they will have a huge advantage inbat. They can fight and retreat whenever they want,pletely grasping the initiative,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°In just one sentence, footwork training is about grasping space.¡± ¡°Footwork is also the key to whether anyone can reach Divine,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°With powerful footwork and the might and speed of your moves, it¡¯s rtively easy to reach Divine.¡± Xu Jingming exined and demonstrated, allowing countless people to experience the charm of his footwork. ¡°The key to footwork is the trifecta¡ªcontrol of space, the bnce of the body, and the reaction of the nerves,¡± Xu Jingming stated. ¡°Changes above and below, forward and backward, left and right. These are all spatial changes¡­ Let me do a demonstration.¡± ¡°The body¡¯s bnce is also very important. No matter how you move, you have to maintain your bnce at all times. Even if your body were to rapidly retreat, you can still attack.¡± ¡°You have to have a fast enough reaction. If you¡¯re slow, it will be toote to dodge.¡± ... After Xu Jingming finished his third martial arts lesson¡ª ¡°If the first three lessons in martial arts are the basics and you can use this to have a chance of bing a Divine,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°remember that it¡¯s only a chance. To truly be a world-ss expert, you need to focus on the subsequent sses.¡± ¡°The fourth lesson of martial arts¡ªthe transmission of might¡± ¡°Your moves are very powerful, but can you transfer 100% of their might to the enemy?¡± ¡°When the enemy attacks, will you be able to block the transmission of the other party¡¯s might and reduce the might of the attack on your weapon to 20%, 30%, or even lower?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s take a look first. Some kic energy transmission phenomena in reality can be very enlightening forbat,¡± Xu Jingming said. ... ¡°Alright, that¡¯s the end of today¡¯s livestream. The detailed course and training methods for today¡¯s livestream will be uploaded to the Martial Arts Center,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°See you tomorrow at this time.¡± With that said, he ended the livestream. Countless people in the stands listened, and many people held notebooks. ¡°There are many factors in the transmission of might that can reduce the impact.¡± Many people jotted down on their notebooks. ¡°Hence, there are so many force deflecting techniques.¡± ¡°A person¡¯s fist is very powerful. A punch can break a brick, but it¡¯s very difficult to prate a piece of paper hanging there. A piece of paper is definitely much weaker than a brick, but the might of a fist is very difficult to use on a piece of paper¡­¡± ¡°A tank is installed with a huge ram that has very strong might when mming into an object, but if a tank is carrying a huge foam ram, the impact will be negligible.¡± ¡°A person will die from falling to the ground, but the might of the fall can be dispelled when theynd on a cushion.¡± ¡°Only hardness can deliver nearly 100%?¡± ¡°Softness can greatly reduce the impact?¡± ¡°Attack requires hardness.¡± ¡°Defense requires softness?¡± Countless people felt like a door had been opened. So my Taiji force diversions can be exined in such detail using physics??Liu Hai had aplicated expression when he heard that.?Analysis of force? Transmission of kic energy? The exnations for these forces and kic energy are much clearer than the theory of Taiji. Xu Jingming had already used all kinds of real phenomena to exin as simply as possible. Coupled with the practical demonstrations of martial artsbat, it made it easier for everyone to understand. Just like how he talked about kic energy¡ªwhere he only talked about greater mass and higher speed¡ªhe also simplified his lecture on kic energy transmission. Otherwise, just a force analysis would be considered a high school course. Some even required university, so he naturally had to simplify the exnations and guide them withmon experiences in reality so that primary school students could understand. ****** ¡°Jingming, why didn¡¯t you teach me in such detail previously?¡± Li Miaomiao grabbed her boyfriend and asked. ¡°Don¡¯t you need to practice your basics?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°What I taught you was mainly in the first three sses.¡± ¡°These techniques that improve damage, defense, and force deflection are also very important,¡± Li Miaomiao said anxiously. ¡°Tell me about the subsequent sses. I don¡¯t understand your notes, so exin them to me briefly.¡± ¡°A one-on-one lecture?¡± Xu Jingming hesitated. ¡°Just treat it as practice before a livestream.¡± Li Miaomiao stared at her boyfriend. ¡°Why? Do you find it troublesome?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s no trouble at all.¡± Xu Jingming immediately said, ¡°Then, I¡¯ll give you a simple exnation to satisfy your curiosity. However, the greatest details will be in the subsequent sses.¡± ¡°Tell me briefly,¡± Li Miaomiao urged. ¡°Fifth martial arts lesson,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Rtive speed!¡± ¡°Rtive speed?¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s said that speed is very important.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at his girlfriend. ¡°But in actualbat, speed never exists in istion. It¡¯s the rtive speed between oneself and the opponent! For example, if the enemy were to charge in front of me while I was standing still, he would still die from mming into my spear!¡± ¡°I may appear stationary, but the rtive speed is already very high,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°When an enemy charges at me while I retreat at high speeds, we are clearly moving¡­ But when our speeds are simr, we are rtively still. He can never touch me, nor can he injure me,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°There¡¯s also velocity, speed in different directions and all kinds of variations!¡± ¡°Experts who can grasp ¡®rtive speed¡¯ inbat are truebat experts! For example, many moves like receiving attacks and intercepting¡ªsome of the force utilization of Taiji is done using ¡®rtive speed..''¡± Xu Jingming started exining the subsequent sses to his girlfriend. Chapter 129 - Reviews of the Paid Course

Chapter 129: Reviews of the Paid Course

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°The sixth lesson of martial arts¡ªgrasping time,¡± Xu Jingming exined to his girlfriend. ¡°Grasping time?¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. ¡°Footwork is used to control space,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°but in fact, grasping time is the key to bing a top expert. Inbat, everyone needs time to move, and it takes time for the arrows to pierce through the air! The enemy also needs time to move and time to react!¡± ¡°We need to instinctively control this period!¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°For example, it takes time for the enemy to strike again after missing a strike. For example, it also takes time for the enemy to find their footing after I repel the other party with my spear.¡± ¡°The changes in time on the battlefield are like flowing water,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°There¡¯s no need to deliberately calcte because there¡¯s no time to calcte it in high-speedbat. However, you need to experience this ¡®change in time.¡¯ Through prolonged practice, you will naturally be in control of the time.¡± ¡°Take walking for example. You don¡¯t consider whether to take a step using your left or right leg, yet you can still walk very steadily.¡± ¡°Duringbat, you will naturally notice the temporal changes in the battlefield after prolonged training. It¡¯s like being able to swim; you will naturally use the changes in water. You will decide who to kill first and who to killter when breaking a stalemate based on the time,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°When I fight, I will only be highly focused. I don¡¯t dare to divert my attention and think too much,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°In an intense battle, one might appear hyperactive, but the mind will naturally grasp all information and make rapid reactions,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The mind can grasp information faster in an intense battle? A faster reaction?¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. ¡°Take your time practicing,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°You just need to know that your goal is to grasp time! Train in this aspect, and you will naturally be stronger. After cultivating the evolutionary method, a person¡¯s potential has actually increased. It¡¯s just that many people don¡¯t know how to unearth it.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°If you master all the first six lessons and reach an extremely high level, you can reach the limit of Lv. 2,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°But to reach Lv. 3 or even Lv. 4¡­ it involves the mind.¡± ¡°Mind?¡± Li Miaomiao listened. ¡°Mind and will,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The seventh lesson of martial arts¡ªmental tempering.¡± ¡°Mental tempering allows the mind to be calmer. Just like you can hear the slightest sound on a silent night¡ª¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°¡ªwhen your mind is calm enough, your body¡¯s reaction will be much sharper!¡± ¡°The goal of mental tempering is to make the body¡¯s reaction sharper and faster. It can even dig deeper into the body¡¯s strength,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Is mental tempering that magical?¡± Li Miaomiao was curious. ¡°It¡¯s not like you don¡¯t know that I spend eight hours a day tempering my mind,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Actually, I only have a vague guess about mental tempering, and I don¡¯t have a deep understanding of it. However, I¡¯m certain that the process of mental tempering can make the neuralwork signals in the body stronger and give me greater control over the body.¡± A powerful neural signal greatly increased one¡¯s control over the body. ¡°I¡¯m only at Lv. 4 myself,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Therefore, I can only give people some guidance on mental tempering.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded, still a little uncertain. Mental tempering? Neural signals? Physical control? ¡°The eighth lesson is shield techniques, and the ninth lesson is spearmanship,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The first seven lessons represent the basic system of martial arts and can be applied to all weapons. However, the knowledge I¡¯ve amassed is ultimately in shield and spear techniques! Therefore, thest two lessons are about these two weapons.¡± Li Miaomiao came to a realization. She practiced sword techniques, so she didn¡¯t follow sses teaching shield and spear techniques. ¡°Nine martial arts sses.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded slightly. ¡°Might of moves, speed of moves, footwork, transmission of might, rtive speed, grasp of time, and mental tempering, followed by shield techniques and spear techniques.¡± ¡°Why do I feel like martial arts and weaponbat have suddenly be much clearer?¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°You graduated from university after all, so it¡¯s easy for you to understand,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Understanding theory is easy, but the training methods I came up with still require arduous training. Moreover, you have to figure it out in actualbat and training! Only by figuring it out by yourself can it be considered yours.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and praised, ¡°I think you teach better than Master Liu Hai.¡± ¡°Although Master Liu Hai¡¯s teaching is simpler and more direct, it is a way to teach fools. He doesn¡¯t exin the basic principles and only gets people to practice repeatedly ording to his teachings,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°They know it works, but they don¡¯t know why. They will be puzzled over time and be even more puzzled when they encounter a bottleneck.¡± ¡°Jingming, you first teach them the principles so that they can have a clear direction. You then teach them training methods. I find that such training feels more grounded and breeds confidence,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this. Let¡¯s quickly edit the course!¡± ¡°The third and fourth lessons will begin charging today, right?¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s heart tightened. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s time for the paid sses.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The first hour was free! The first lesson of martial arts was 28 minutes, while the second lesson was 25 minutes, so only a small portion of the third lesson was free. One had to pay for the subsequent lessons. Of course, no matter how long the entire paid course was, the cost was fixed at 1 Earth dor. It wasn¡¯t expensive, and it was only a test for people. Do you really like it? If you don¡¯t, you probably won¡¯t pay. At 11 p.m., Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao finished editing the sses and uploaded the third martial arts lesson, Footwork, and the fourth lesson, Transmission of Might, to the Martial Arts Center. ¡°It¡¯s paid content now.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were nervous. Xu Jingming was nervous. Would people like the detailed nine martial arts sses he had painstakingly prepared and spent so much effort on? How would they review it? ... Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, it was the afternoon of the second day. In the Life Evolution Bureau, sunlight shone in through the window, and one could faintly hear the sound of waves crashing. Director Zhou sat at his desk and watched the sses in the Martial Arts Center. They were all sses conducted by world-ss experts. Although these people are all world-ss experts, most of them fail at teaching.?Director Zhou shook his head.?However, it¡¯s also within expectations. Only a small number of strong people know how to teach. Liu Hai¡¯s paid content has just reached 2 billion with a review score of 8.7.?Director Zhou looked at the data.?Xu Jingming¡¯s paid content wasunched less than a day ago, and he has received 1.2 billion with a review score of 8.3? Director Zhou frowned slightly. From a psychological point of view, he preferred Xu Jingming¡¯s sses. He clearly analyzed the essence of martial arts and weaponrybat. There were also practical drills and detailed training methods. From the looks of it, I overestimated the education level of people around the world. The education level in underdeveloped countries isn¡¯t high enough. Although the welfare benefits of the Earth Alliance are widespread and there are attempts to provide universal education, many people refuse to study even if they¡¯re paid to do so.?Director Zhou shook his head.?Perhaps Liu Hai¡¯s teaching method for fools that only mentions the simplest training methods without mention of the core ideas are well-liked? Knock! Knock! Knock! Someone knocked on the door. ¡°Come on in,¡± Director Zhou said. The secretary walked in and immediately said, ¡°I just received news that Tejano Xire is live-streaming at 11 p.m. tonight.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Director Zhou pricked up his brows. ¡°From the number of payments, it¡¯s impossible for others to threaten Xu Jingming and Liu Hai,¡± the secretary said. ¡°But Tejano Xire¡¯s influence isn¡¯t inferior to that of Liu Hai and Xu Jingming. I guess¡­ the three of them will ultimately fight for first ce in the overall points ranking.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°Alright, got it.¡± The hours of the trio¡¯s livestream were: Xu Jingming at 9 p.m., Liu Hai at 10 p.m., Tejano Xire at 11 p.m.¡ªthey scheduled it without any shes so that the global public didn¡¯t need to worry about whose livestream to watch. ... In the virtual world. Pang Ze sat in front of the window and faced the space scenery. As expected of the Xu Jingming whom I think highly of.?Pang Ze watched the course.?He starts by analyzing martial arts from a scientific perspective. With such clear thinking, he has a chance to go further in martial arts. People from my homeworld will only understand that everything is in line with science when they truly step into the universe. Martial arts is also in line with science.?Pang Ze looked at the review score and shook his head slightly.?It¡¯s already so simplified, but the review score is only 8.3? There¡¯s nothing I can do about it; this is ultimately a global evaluation.. It doesn¡¯t change based on one¡¯s will. Chapter 130 - Official End

Chapter 130: Official End

Trantor: CKtalon Tejano¡¯s livestream ss ended with considerable sess. After his paid course came online, the number of downloads was on the same level as Xu Jingming and Liu Hai. His review score wasn¡¯t low either, having reached 8.2. ¡°Tejano¡¯s course also has a rating of 8.2.¡± In the personal space room, Li Miaomiao looked at the Martial Arts Center¡¯s overall ranking and said, ¡°The three of you are really close.¡± ¡°His teaching style is very unique; it¡¯s like training soldiers,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°He set up very detailed rules and regtions to force people to follow them! But the effects are quite good.¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head and said, ¡°Master Liu Hai provides cultivation guidance, while you dissect martial arts with science. This Tejano¡¯s teaching style¡­ is too rigid!¡± ¡°Sometimes, being inflexible has the same effect.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and was a little puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s just that his exnations weren¡¯t clear enough during his teaching. Most of the time, he was vague about some matters.¡± Be it him or Liu Hai, they had words at hand and could exin matters very thoroughly. ¡°Yes, his exnations are very vague.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. The easy-going Tejano Xire taught in an undetailed manner. Yet¡­ By following his teachings, the effects were quite good. Many people were willing to give him a good review! In particr, the Africans supported African-born Tejano Xire. ¡°The audience¡¯s review can only be changed once a day,¡± Li Miaomiaoforted. ¡°I believe that the more one cultivates, more people will realize that what you taught is the best and give you a better review.¡± ¡°Master and Tejano are both good. Alright, I¡¯ll go prepare for today¡¯s livestream,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°This is also thest livestream lesson.¡± ¡°All the best.¡± Li Miaomiao clenched her fists. ¡°All the best to me.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ... Xu Jingming¡¯s livestream was still at 9 p.m., and it was extremely popr. Countless viewers around the world flooded in. ¡°Hello, everyone.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at everyone. ¡°Today is thest day of my livestream sses; I¡¯ll be talking about shield and spear techniques. The lecture venue for today¡­ will be on the fourth floor of Cosmos Tower.¡± With that said, Xu Jingming headed for the fourth floor of Cosmos Tower. ¡°Live-streaming on the fourth floor of Cosmos Tower?¡± ¡°There are only four people on the fourth level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking. Tiger Fussen only cleared it yesterday.¡± ¡°Nobody has released a video of them sessfully clearing the fourth level of Cosmos Tower.¡± Countless audience members became excited. Although many people had live-streamed the Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level, they had all failed! Liu Hai, Xu Jingming, Tejano, and Tiger Fussen¡ªwho had just cleared it yesterday¡ªhad never released the video of them sessfully clearing it. Whoosh. In the livestream, Xu Jingming appeared on the fourth floor of Cosmos Tower. At this moment, Xu Jingming wore dark-red light armor, had two spears on his back, and was holding a pair of shields. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about shield techniques first,¡± Xu Jingming said as he stood in the idyllic and beautiful valley. ¡°Some people wield a shield by having it strapped around their arms and use their hands to hold it. This method is more stable, but itcks agility. If you have enough strength and a brilliant shield technique¡­ you can hold it with one hand like me.¡± Xu Jingming held two shields in each hand. ¡°With one hand, the swinging range of the shield is greater, and you can be more agile in the variations. It¡¯s just that the burden on the palm and wrist is greater, so it requires some technique,¡± Xu Jingming said. Whoosh. On a distant mountain, an ape streaked across the sky andnded on a tree. It stood on a branch and observed Xu Jingming curiously. Xu Jingming ignored the ape and continued, ¡°I¡¯ve said it many times¡ªweapons are an extension of the body. For example, this shield¡­ I¡¯ll face the enemy in the simplest way.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at the ape, and the ape looked at him with a ferocious glint in its eyes. ¡°Straight boxing is one of the basics of martial arts.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Forward Charge is the shield version of straight boxing.¡± The moment he said that, the ape charged over with a staff in hand, as fast as a phantom. Xu Jingming leaped up when the ape approached and swung its staff. He suddenly advanced by taking a step, his dual shields charging forward like two huge fists. Bang! The dual shields were huge, and when they blocked the staff, the terrifying impact crushed the staff and mmed into the ape. The ape cried out in pain and was sent flying before dissipating into nothingness. ¡°When boxing, it¡¯s called straight boxing, and when using shield techniques, it¡¯s called Forward Charge,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The advantage of shield techniques is that regardless of what weapon the enemy has, I dare to use 100% of my strength to sh with them. If I were empty-handed, I wouldn¡¯t dare to m into the enemy¡¯s weapon with my bare hands.¡± The death of an ape immediately alerted the apes on the distant mountain wall. Arge number of apes charged over, and more than ten apes attacked with staffs. Xu Jingming took the initiative to charge forward. ¡°It¡¯s very simple to use shield techniques. As long as one has the advantage in strength, it¡¯s beneath them to dodge when fighting head-on.¡± Xu Jingming had already closed the distance to the nearest ape. He suddenly raised his shield and used it to collide with the staff. Moreover, he also used it to strike the ape¡¯s chin. Ka!? Its head jerked up,pletely distorted before turning ethereal on the spot. ¡°In terms of palm techniques, this is a scooping palm strike. In terms of boxing, this is an uppercut,¡± Xu Jingming said casually. ¡°What I just did was a shield uppercut.¡± ¡°Weapons are really just an extension of palm techniques and other usages. They are tools to increase one¡¯s damage greatly.¡± ¡°It¡¯s chopping when using an ax, and it¡¯s a hand chop when using a palm. For example, the traditional chop-hanging palm and the splitting palm of the Eight Extremities¡­ They all use a simr force delivery method.¡± Xu Jingming struck down with his shield, which was like a huge ax. It struck an ape in the chest, and the ape turned ethereal on the spot. ¡°If I charge, my might can be greater.¡± Xu Jingming took two steps, and when his speed rose, his shield was like a tiger¡¯s paw. Every time he struck, an ape would be smacked into nothingness. ¡°The momentum of the charge is as we said¡ªwith greater mass and speed, the greater the kic energy! As long as the kic energy is transmitted to the enemy effectively, one strike will be enough.¡± Xu Jingming killed as he wished. ¡°Sabers and swords are sharp. With the same impact, the pressure can be a thousand times greater, allowing them to easily slice through the enemy. Shields provide strong defense, so they aren¡¯t afraid of the enemy¡¯s sharp weapons,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The ax and sledgehammer are very heavy to begin with. They have great kic energy, so they are naturally very powerful.¡± ¡°If a bare-handed threat is 1, then with a weapon, the threat is 10,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°But in essence, a weapon is only an extension of the body.¡± Countless audience members watched in surprise. The apes on the fourth floor of Cosmos Tower couldn¡¯t put up any resistance in front of Xu Jingming as he casually smashed them with his shield. ¡°What¡¯s the greatest difficulty in weapon training?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s whether the connection between the body and the weapon is stable! I¡¯ve already said that weapons are an extension of the body¡­ If the connection is very stable, it¡¯s naturally a part of the body. If the connection is unstable, the transmission of strength won¡¯t work. It¡¯s even easy to lose the weapon.¡± ¡°For example, when I hold a shield, I have to hold the shield with both hands stably. I have to deflect the force when needed and exert force when needed. How I move with the forces is all about technique,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll exin some of the shield techniques in detail in the shield and spear technique sses that will be uploaded to the Martial Arts Center today.¡± ¡°Now, I¡¯ll switch to spear techniques.¡± Xu Jingming casually threw his dual shields, took out the two spear segments on his back, put them together, and twisted them. Roar!? The ape king roared angrily, and the remaining apes quickly fled. ¡°The ape king is out,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The key to using spear techniques is the same¡ªhow the body connects to the spear and whether the connection is stable enough,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°As long as it¡¯s stable enough, what¡¯s next will be themon techniques taught in the first seven sses.¡± The ape king turned into a red afterimage and charged over. Xu Jingming suddenly charged forward. Bang! The spear struck the staff, sending the ape king tumbling to the side. In a sh, it was dozens of meters away. ¡°This is Spear Cleave,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Cleave and strike as you please. Did anyone notice? You can cleave with your palm, cleave with your fist, or cleave down with your shield¡­ It¡¯s the same with a spear.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fundamentally the same, but with different weapons, there¡¯s a slight difference in the transmission of strength.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship had long been ingrained in him. ¡°When using a weapon, you have to try your best to maximize the advantage of the weapon. For example, the advantage of a spear is its length¡­ and the spear tip is sharp enough,¡± Xu Jingming said as he took the initiative to charge at the ape king. The ape king came over. ¡°If the spear tip is sharp enough, just stab. We can stab the enemy, but the enemy¡¯s weapons can¡¯t touch us. This is the advantage of the weapon.¡± Xu Jingming stabbed out. The ape king immediately used its staff technique to block. ¡°Continuous stabs! Don¡¯t give the enemy time to catch their breath; it might even make it difficult for them to react.¡± Xu Jingming stabbed repeatedly. Swish! Swish! Swish! Six consecutive strikes¡ªthey were as fast as lightning and pursued extreme speed! Even though the ape king¡¯s staff techniques were agile, blocking them was extremely strenuous. ¡°Pfft.¡± The sixth strike prated the ape king¡¯s chest. Death! ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve cleared the fourth level,¡± Xu Jingming said. Countless viewers around the world were dumbfounded. This was Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level! Only yesterday did Tiger Fussen be the fourth person in the world to clear it. It was obvious how difficult it was. But in front of Xu Jingming¡ªbe it the apes or the ape king, they werepletely crushed. ¡°True skill isn¡¯t manifested through delicate details,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The usage of weapons is that easy in theter stages! The key is still what I taught you previously¡ªhow to increase kic energy and how to increase speed! The same move with greater kic energy bes an ultimate move. When the same move is fast, it¡¯s a killer move.¡± ¡°It looks so simple.¡± ¡°But why is my spearmanship so slow?¡± ¡°Why do my spear and body work so out of sync? I can¡¯t be one with my spear?¡± Everyone sighed. Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll exin in detail the training of every move and how to make your spearmanship and body one in the detailed ss at the Martial Arts Center.¡± ¡°The nine martial arts sses officially end today.¡± Xu Jingming looked at everyone. ¡°In the future, I¡¯ll livestream once a week and answer questions online. If anyone has any questions about the nine martial arts sses, you can share them in thements section. I¡¯ll choose the questions most people are puzzled about and answer them.¡± ¡°Thank you for your support over the past few days. This is the end of the livestream.¡± The spear-wielding Xu Jingming began to turn ethereal.. He left the fourth floor of Cosmos Tower, and at the same time, the entire livestream ended, turning pitch-ck. Chapter 131 - Time Passes

Chapter 131: Time Passes

Trantor: CKtalon Countless audience members faced the pitch-ck livestream, but they still recalled the scene of Xu Jingming¡¯s easy rampage on the fourth floor of Cosmos Tower. ¡°Too strong.¡± ¡°How much stronger is Xu Jingmingpared to half a month ago? He killed the ape king so easily?¡± ¡°Moreover, the shield techniques and spear techniques he spoke of seem quite easy.¡± Experts made people instinctively believe in them! The way Xu Jingming easily steamrolled the fourth level of Cosmos Tower won the hearts of many easily. ¡°I¡¯ll study his sses carefully. I won¡¯t ask for much. I¡¯ll be satisfied if I can have one-tenth of his strength.¡± After watching the livestream, countless viewers immediately swarmed into the Martial Arts Center to take up Xu Jingming¡¯s martial arts course. In the stands, Miyagawa Meishin sat in silence. I reckon I have a chance of killing the ape king in half a month, Miyagawa Meishin thought.?I thought I was improving quickly, but this old senior Tiger Fussen broke through yesterday while Xu Jingming easily killed the ape king today. I thought the gap between Xu Jingming and me would shrink, but from the looks of it, the gap might be even greater! Miyagawa Meishin got up and returned to the martial arts arena in his personal space. ... Although I¡¯m confident of clearing the fourth level of Cosmos Tower in three days, there¡¯s still a huge gap between the three strongest people in the world and me.?Russia¡¯s current number one expert, Akinov, sat in the stands silently. But I believe I¡¯ll catch up to them.?Akinov got up and left. ... This kid is growing way too fast.?Liu Hai was a little dumbfounded.?I don¡¯t have any confidence in fighting him now. Perhaps I¡¯ll be defeated by him. I have to work hard. I was first on the Cosmos Ranking twice after all; I¡¯m his master!?Liu Hai continued working hard. Although the outside world felt that Liu Hai was invincible, and he was indeed very strong, Liu Hai felt a strong sense of urgency. Be it Tejano or his disciple¡ªXu Jingming¡ªtheir speed of improvement was too fast. ****** Fang Yu, who was still stuck at the limit of Lv. 3, was sitting cross-legged in a chamber in reality. I¡¯ve taken Liu Hai, Tejano, and Xu Jingming¡¯s courses. Only Xu Jingming talked about mental tempering, Fang Yu thought.?ording to Xu Jingming, mental tempering can greatly improve the neuralwork. With strong neural signals, one can naturally mobilize the body at a deeper level. This¡­ might be the difference between them and me. I received aplete Lv. 7 legacy from the country, and there¡¯s also aplete mental-tempering cultivation technique included. However, I¡¯ve practiced it for many days and have been stuck at a bottleneck. I doubted it and reduced the time I spent tempering my mind every day. ording to Xu Jingming, one needs to practice for at least three to five hours a day, or even 12 hours a day. Then, from today onward, I¡¯ll practice for 12 hours a day. Fang Yu had been a good student since he was a child. He learned from his elders when he was a child, and now, he learned from Xu Jingming. This was because of the three strongest people in the world¡­ Only Xu Jingming spoke about the essence of martial arts and gave a clear direction. Liu Hai and Tejano¡¯s exnations were meaningless to Fang Yu, who had reached the limit of Lv. 3. He had even doubted the mental-tempering art previously. After all, he couldn¡¯t see any progress! Moreover, he felt that mental tempering sounded like hogwash. Xu Jingming¡¯s exnation of neuralworks made the mental-tempering artprehensible. Whoosh. Fang Yu cultivated the evolutionary method with only one goal¡ªto improve his neuralwork. In fact, tempering one¡¯s mind was a very difficult task. After all, one had to remain motionless for a long period of time and have a sufficiently calm mind¡­ It would be fine if one improved, but if one didn¡¯t, many people would be filled with thoughts. These myriad thoughts led to doubt, confusion, and even torment¡­ In fact, Xu Jingming¡¯s ¡®neuralwork¡¯ exnation was very superficial; it was based on Xu Jingming¡¯s current level of experience. However, it did manage to ¡®convince¡¯ Fang Yu! The mental-tempering art in the Lv. 7 legacy was too profound, so it was difficult for Fang Yu to agree with his valuespletely. Instead, he agreed with Xu Jingming¡¯s superficial exnation. Since he was convinced and had a direction, his heart was set. Fang Yu focused for 12 hours before being awoken by the rm clock. It feels pretty good.?Fang Yu felt energized after waking up. His mind felt invigorated andfortable¡ªan extremely wonderful state. I¡¯ve found the right direction for mental tempering. I¡¯ll just practice like this.?Fang Yu smiled. At this moment, he was very grateful to Xu Jingming and treated him as a teacher. He had studied under teachers since he was a child! When he became the strongest and didn¡¯t have a teacher, he became lost, not knowing how to advance. He couldn¡¯t figure out the Lv. 7 legacy thoroughly either. Time passed. The experts grew stronger. Akinov, Halu Singh, Miyagawa Meishin, Zhao Fan, and Merritt cleared the Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor in the following half-month. Fang Yu finally broke through to Lv. 4 half a monthter, but he was clearly far behind the world¡¯s top. ... December 1. ¡°Dad.¡± Pang Yun came to his father¡¯s personal space and handed him a document. ¡°I¡¯ve analyzed Cheng Zihao¡¯s behavior over the past year! I¡¯ve also predicted his future fate.¡± Pang Ze received it with a smile and looked forward to it. Pang Yun waited by the side. ¡°There are many problems with your analysis.¡± Pang Ze shook his head gently. ¡°It¡¯s still too superficial, but your conclusion is right¡ªCheng Zihao will go bankrupt!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you 50 points out of a perfect score of 100,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°There were many mistakes in the process, but the conclusion was right. That¡¯s how you received 50 points.¡± ¡°Only 50 points? A fail?¡± Pang Yun was a little indignant. ¡°Dad, how did I not analyze it well? Tell me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s like answering a question. If the process is wrong but the answer is right, marks are typically not given.¡± Pang Ze smiled at his son. ¡°It¡¯s not bad to give you 50 marks.¡± ¡°As for what¡¯s not good enough?¡± Pang Ze shook his head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ll see how it goes in the future. Look at Cheng Zihao¡¯s fate in reality; we¡¯ll see it in a month. I¡¯ll exin it to you when it¡¯spletely revealed.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Pang Yun nodded. ¡°Alright, you¡¯ve finished the first dossier.¡± Pang Ze flipped his hand, and another dossier appeared beside him. He handed it to his son. ¡°This is Fang Yu¡¯s dossier.¡± ¡°Fang Yu?¡± Pang Ze took it. ¡°All the detailed information about Fang Yu from when he was a child until yesterday is recorded.¡± Pang Ze smiled at his son. ¡°I want you to analyze the reasons behind Fang Yu¡¯s past sess and failure carefully. Also¡­ predict Fang Yu¡¯s future.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Pang Yun took the dossier in expectation. When analyzing a person¡¯s life, life seemed to be clearer to him, and he found it possible to predict the oue of many actions. He liked this feeling; he was entranced by it when he was analyzing Cheng Zihao¡¯s life. ¡°Go then.¡± Pang Ze couldn¡¯t help but be delighted when he saw his son¡¯s eyes filled with fighting spirit. It looked like his son was interested in this. He was his son after all, and he was talented in this aspect. Pang Yun left. My path is only the first step in initiating enlightenment. Even if you can¡¯t finish learning, you can at least lead a good life.?Although Pang Ze had expectations for his son, reason told him that it was too difficult for his son to grow to his level. ... In the virtual world¡¯s personal space. Cheng Zihao sat in the immortal abode and looked at the swirling clouds with a cold expression. Suddenly, a transmission connected. ¡°Huh?¡± Cheng Zihao took a look. Although he was in a bad mood, he forced a smile and established the connection. A middle-aged man appeared on the other end of the transmission. The middle-aged man frowned and said, ¡°Young Master Cheng, I heard that thepany¡¯s loss reached 2.2 billion in November?¡± ¡°Director Wang, are you that well-informed?¡± Cheng Zihao smiled obsequiously. ¡°You were supposed to send me the financial report from the previous month at the beginning of every month. It¡¯s already the 5th, so I knew something was amiss when I didn¡¯t receive your financial report,¡± the middle-aged man stated coldly. ¡°Young Master Cheng, do you have any exnation for the 2.2 billion loss?¡± ¡°As you know, at the beginning of this month, the Earth Alliance allowed experts on the Cosmos Ranking to live-stream globally. Every expert is very popr, especially Liu Hai, Tejano, and Xu Jingming. Every livestream drew the attention of nearly half the number of viewers on the spectator tform. Coupled with the livestreams of other experts¡­ The live-streaming market is really miserable these days,¡± Cheng Zihao said immediately. ¡°In order to maintain our leadership position in the virtual world market while it¡¯s still in the early stages, we had to spend money and sign on many popr streamers. Many contract sign-on bonuses and sries have to be distributed monthly. November was a ck swan event, so the losses were huge.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been incurring losses the past few months as well,¡± the middle-aged man said. ¡°We¡¯re buying market share,¡± Cheng Zihao said. ¡°If we don¡¯t spend money now, we won¡¯t be able to gain any market share even if we spend ten times the money in the future.¡± ¡°But your market share hasn¡¯t increased at all. Instead, it shrank.¡± The middle-aged man shook his head gently. His conversation with Cheng Zihao was to get thetter¡¯s exnation. If thetter could convince him, he could give Cheng Zihao a chance. But from the looks of it, Cheng Zihao only knew how to find excuses! ¡°I¡¯m hereby informing you.¡± The middle-aged man said, ¡°In ten days, return the five billion we loaned to yourpany, including interest.¡± ¡°We can return the loan and interest at any time,¡± Cheng Zihao said with a sycophantic smile. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be nervous. We agreed back then that you could do a debt-to-equity swap at any time. How about this¡ªwhy don¡¯t we reduce the ¡®share price¡¯ for the swap?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± The middle-aged man said, ¡°You just need to pay back the money. If you don¡¯t do so in ten days, I¡¯ll see you in court! When that happens, you can¡¯t me me if your assets are frozen.¡± With that said, the transmission ended. ¡°F*ck you. All these bloodsuckers only provide help when the times are good, but they can¡¯t provide any timely help! They only know how to add insult to injury,¡± Cheng Zihao cursed angrily. Back then, thepany had taken loans. The huge sum of money he borrowed had a use allowing a debt-to-equity swap. Now, the other party didn¡¯t care about thepany¡¯s shares and only requested the debt to be paid. How could thepany¡¯s cash flow handle that? ¡°Boss.¡± Another message came. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Cheng Zihao looked over. ¡°Young Master Qu has sued us,¡± Zhou Feng said helplessly. ¡°They requested us to follow the contract of having the major shareholder buy back his shares. You personally have unlimited liability.¡± ¡°Where the f*ck do I get the money to buy the shares back!?¡± Cheng Zihao gritted his teeth. ¡°They¡¯re all a bunch of bloodsuckers. Bastards! Bastards!¡± sping his head, Cheng Zihao ended the transmission and ignored everyone. Chapter 132 - Era of Global Evolution

Chapter 132: Era of Global Evolution

Trantor: CKtalon In the blink of an eye, it was mid-December. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were watching some livestreams after dinner. ¡°Miaomiao, are you sure you want to hold our wedding in the virtual world?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ording to the original n, they would register their marriage on New Year¡¯s Day and find an auspicious day to hold their wedding. Li Miaomiao smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s the era of the virtual world now, so holding a wedding in the virtual world is much easier. Moreover, you can set up any scene you want. Friends from all over the world can attend¡­ It¡¯s not easy for friends to travel to attend a wedding in reality.¡± ¡°True.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s just that I keep having the feeling that it might be more formal in reality.¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s quite good; it¡¯s a new era after all. You have to adapt to this era. Do you care?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°It¡¯s you I¡¯m worried about.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Alright, holding it in the virtual world does have many advantages. More friends can attend, and the scene will be more breathtaking.¡± ¡°Even for the government departments, people had to register their marriage at the Civil Affairs Bureau in the past,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Now that the evolutionary method is widespread, they¡¯ve already canceled the marriage checks. People can register their marriage at the virtual world¡¯s Civil Affairs Bureau.¡± ¡°Information is interconnected,¡± Xu Jingming said with a nod. ¡°Most illnesses can be resolved using evolutionary methods. There are digital records for every citizen, so the marriage check has lost its meaning.¡± Back when the two families sat down and discussed the marriage registration and wedding, it was done considering a wedding in reality. However, the actual event would now be held in the virtual world. ¡°Times have changed too quickly.¡± Li Miaomiao sighed with emotion. ¡°It feels like the world has entered a new era in the past six months.¡± ¡°Perhaps the changes in the future will be greater,¡± Xu Jingming said. In the future, would Earth¡¯s civilization have more contact with the universe? From the fact that he had the chance to possess the Cosmos¡¯ Xuan, it was possible that Earth¡¯s civilization had a deep rtionship with all the humans in the universe. It was just that it wasn¡¯tpletely publicized. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare to ck off in the face of the prevailing trend of the times, so he worked harder. ¡°Jingming, how has your cultivation been recently?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Progress is slow.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head gently. ¡°The further one goes into Lv. 4, the harder it is to improve. In fact, my improvement was fast for a period of time when I summarized the nine martial arts sses, but it slowed down afterward.¡± ¡°I cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor on October 28,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s already the middle of December, and my best spear technique¡ªBeam Transformation¡ªis only at Lv. 4 83%.¡± Li Miaomiaoforted him. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that progress will slow down the further one progresses? This is normal.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t say anything. In fact, he had never obtained aplete legacy. He had only possessed the cosmic legend, Xuan! Therefore, in terms of cultivation, he was mostly groping his way forward and constantly summarizing. Although he had summarized a system he could call his own, it was still very nascent. Many of the world¡¯s top experts probably hadplete legacies. The Martial Arts Center¡¯s score ranking will end at the end of the month,?Xu Jingming thought.?When that happens, I can exchange contribution points for aplete legacy. I¡¯ll see what the universe¡¯splete legacy is like. ording to the information China had gathered, one would improve faster in the early stages by choosing aplete Lv. 8 legacy. This was because detailed pointers were provided at every obstacle. Xu Jingming had encountered many problems, but he didn¡¯t have detailed pointers and relied on himself to figure them out. The advantage of possessing a cosmic legend was that he might go further in the future. After all, he hade into contact with those levels in advance. If he had enough resources, his cultivation would be smoother with both resources. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao also looked at the livestreams on the projection and sighed with emotion. ¡°The Earth Alliance¡¯sunch of the ¡®Martial Arts Center¡¯ and getting the world¡¯s top experts to teach martial arts is indeed a brilliant move! It¡¯s only been a month or so, but there¡¯s been a martial arts craze sweeping the world. Thepetition between the different schools is very intense. It feels like every school of thought is trying to emerge supreme.¡± ¡°Having different martial arts bounce off ideas can produce many sparks.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and praised, ¡°I¡¯ve also watched many people¡¯s livestreams and received some inspiration from their teaching courses.¡± Bouncing off ideas from different perspectives gave people around the world all kinds of knowledge about martial arts. Many times, one¡¯s martial arts realm also depended on their understanding. The deeper one¡¯s understanding was, the further one could go. ¡°There are more and more Divine experts these days.¡± Li Miaomiao sighed. ¡°Just like hundreds of years ago, most people in China were illiterate. Who would¡¯ve thought that China¡¯s education would be so widespread that almost everyone gained culture and knowledge?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°People from decades ago couldn¡¯t imagine the spread of global welfare. It¡¯s even to the point where everyone has an evolutionary method that allows them to enter the virtual world.¡± ¡°This is a new era,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The Earth Alliance probably wants more and more humans to enter Divine, or even be stronger.¡± ¡°Divine experts aren¡¯t considered experts anymore,¡± Li Miaomiao stated. ¡°In Global Crossfire, Divine experts are only rookies. Lv. 3 experts are considered experts. Lv. 4¡­ are the world¡¯s top experts.¡± ¡°In the future, the overall strength of people around the world will increase,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to stand at the apex in the face of such roaring tides.¡± ¡°You¡¯re at the top now,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s hard to say. Perhaps others will improve faster.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Akinov, Zhao Fan, and the others are all improving rapidly.¡± With that said, Xu Jingming also checked the Martial Arts Center¡¯s overall ranking. ¡°Your total score is now second.¡± Li Miaomiao watched. ¡°Your number of paid downloads isparable to Master Liu Hai¡¯s, but your evaluation is 8.6 while Master Liu Hai¡¯s is 8.7.¡± ¡°Be it first or second, I¡¯ll receive quite a lot of contribution points.¡± Xu Jingming felt that it was normal for his master to be ahead of him. His master¡¯s teaching was indeed easier to understand. ¡°But your reviews are improving,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I¡¯ve seen many livestreams that say¡­ As they cultivate, they think your sses are better. There are many simr livestreams.¡± With that said, Li Miaomiao switched the projection¡¯s program, randomly finding a livestream. ¡°I¡¯m 98 years old, and my evolutionary method has reached Intermediate. My level is Divine.¡± A middle-aged man with ck hair looked rather pleased with himself. ¡°I¡¯ve studied many schools, and I¡¯ve discovered that the three strongest people in the world are fully deserving of their titles. Liu Hai, Xu Jingming, and Tejano teach very well, but¡­ After cultivating for a long time, especially when I encounter a bottleneck and find it difficult to break through, Xu Jingming¡¯s method is still the best.¡± ¡°Teacher Liu Hai¡¯s method focuses on practice. Practice it more than 10,000 times a day, and with sufficient build-up, you will eventually break through. But how many people can persist when they find themselves stagnant? Would they continue to squeeze themselves dry?¡± The host shook his head. ¡°Tejano¡¯s method is even more rigid¡ªit¡¯s to keep repeating his training n. No improvement? Repeat!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s method is the best. He exins the key ideas clearly, giving you a clear direction to pursue.¡± ¡°When you are stuck at a bottleneck and are lost, having a clear direction is very important. It gives you the motivation and confidence to train,¡± the host said. ¡°His footwork, might transmission, rtive speed¡­ The key to all kinds of battles is clearly described. I strongly rmend giving Xu Jingming a perfect score! The review can only be changed once a day. As a Chinese person, you should give Xu Jingming a perfect score!¡± Xu Jingmingughed. ¡°We didn¡¯t hire any people to fake the results,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°This 98-year-old grandpa is definitely a loyal fan.¡± ¡°In fact, you, Master Liu Hai, and Tejano have too many downloads¡ªall three of you have more than five billion downloads. In other words¡­ Most people will pay to download your course. This leads to the three of you being far ahead in total points. The person temporarily ranked fourth is Akinov. He has more than 1.5 billion downloads¡ªnot even a third of yours. Therefore, thepetition from fourth to tenth ce is very intense. In the livestreams of various countries¡­ They are encouraging the citizens of their own countries to give their domestic experts a perfect score.¡± ¡°Yeah, the top three are pretty much decided. Thepetition for fourth to tenth ce is intense.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Especially the eighth to tenth ces¡ªtheir names often change.¡± Those ranked 11, 12, and 13 tried their best to raise their total score. All kinds of publicity were carried out around the world! This was because only the top ten earned contribution points. ¡°However, one shouldn¡¯t incite people to give their opponents a zero rating,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°As long as anyone in a livestream dares to incite people to give others a low score, they will be banned from the livestream.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and looked at the overall ranking. The first three were as utterly stable, but thepetition for the rankings behind the top three was intense.. The world¡¯s top experts also tried all kinds of ideas. Chapter 133 - Overall Score Ranking

Chapter 133: Overall Score Ranking

Trantor: CKtalon In Japan¡¯s official livestream, Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s Global Crossfire battle was live-streamed. ¡°Miyagawa has won again.¡± The male host was filled with passion. ¡°Miyagawa¡¯s sword techniques are truly superb. Without a doubt, he has the world¡¯s number one sword technique! He¡¯s a god when ites to swords!¡± ¡°I have something very important to request of everyone,¡± the female host said. ¡°There are less than ten days left until the Martial Arts Center tabtes the overall ranking! Miyagawa is now ranked eighth, and he needs everyone¡¯s support. Please give him a perfect score.¡± ¡°Our country has fewer citizens than the EU, the United States of America, China, and India. Therefore, the number of paid downloads and good reviews are also in a disadvantageous position,¡± the male host said sincerely. ¡°Although we have few citizens, we are united. I hope that everyone can give a perfect-score review. If we drop out of the top ten, that will be our greatest failure.¡± ¡°You have to give a perfect score!¡± The female host¡¯s eyes shimmered. The people from Japan also tried their best to support him. Even some people who didn¡¯t care about Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s sses gave a 10 after being bombarded by the media promotions and their friends. ¡°I¡¯ll change, I¡¯ll change, alright? Full marks, alright?¡± A dispirited youth changed his review of Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s course to 10 under the urging of his friend. The dispirited youth said indifferently, ¡°To be honest, Miyagawa¡¯s swordsmanship is very impressive, but his teaching is really average. I didn¡¯t learn anything! Moreover, even if the entire country supports him, there are only about 100 million people. Look at China, India, and the EU¡ªthey all have a poption of one billion! How are we topete?¡± ¡°It¡¯s precisely because we have a small poption that we have to support Miyagawa,¡± the woman said seriously. ¡°If Miyagawa¡¯s sses are as simple and practical as Xu Jingming and Liu Hai¡¯s and have good word-of-mouth, the number of payments and good reviews will increase.¡± The dispirited youth didn¡¯t care. ¡°It¡¯s still the quality of his sses that¡¯s average.¡± ¡°Talk to youter. I still have to find Takei.¡± The woman left. ... As the deadline approached, all countries worked hard to support their experts, and many citizens spontaneously organized themselves to help promote them. Instead, the top three were the calmest because the people behind them couldn¡¯t threaten them. Tejano¡¯s overall score was stable at third ce. Although Xu Jingming and Liu Hai hadpetition from each other, the two of them didn¡¯t care about it, nor did the country. Regardless of who won first ce, they were from China. Whoosh. At the end of December, the weather in Penghai City turned chilly. The wind was very cold, but Cheng Zihao¡¯s heart was even colder. He walked alone on the streets; the originally bustling streets were deste. The advancement of the virtual world¡­ resulted in arge number of closed businesses in reality, and many businesses moved to the virtual world. On the deserted street, Cheng Zihao walked silently. He didn¡¯t know where to go. His mansion had just been repossessed. Thepany is finished. My bank ount has been frozen, and all my assets have been sealed. It definitely won¡¯t be enough to pay off my debt.?Cheng Zihao knew this very well. When he was at his peak, many of the contracts he signed reached into the hundreds of millions or even billions. Many of those investors had requested that he hold infinite liability. He had also signed them back then, feeling that thepany would only improve. He never felt the pinch when spending money; he felt that it was to acquire market share! But now, his heart ached so much that it turned numb. It¡¯s over. It¡¯s all over. Personal bankruptcy¡ªother than the minimum living expenses, the system will automatically deduct all the money I earn to pay off my debt.?Cheng Zihao knew this very well.?Where am I to go now? I can¡¯t even stay in a hotel. That leaves only the government¡¯s welfare buildings, Cheng Zihao thought. The welfare building provided the minimum rights for bankrupts and those who couldn¡¯t support themselves. The living environment was terrible, and the food was very normal. The evolutionary method was widespread after all, and everyone had a good body. As long as they were willing to suffer, they could work at a factory, matching several ordinary robots. After all, ordinary robot intelligence couldn¡¯tpare to that of an evolved human. However, Cheng Zihao was clearly unwilling to work at a factory. Is the welfare building fit for humans? Cheng Zihao wasn¡¯t willing to go either. He walked to the end of the street, sat on a bench, and looked up at the distant building¡¯s screen in a daze. The Martial Arts Center¡¯s overall score ranking appeared on the screen. ¡°The total score between Liu Hai and Xu Jingming is about the same now. The final number one will be revealed in three days.¡± The host appeared on therge screen and said excitedly, ¡°No matter who gets first ce, the first and second will be from China. They are the pride of China.¡± Cheng Zihao stared nkly without a trace of expression. In a car in the distance. Cheng Liwei looked at his son sitting in the distance through the window. ¡°Dad,¡± Cheng Zitong whispered, ¡°are we not going to care about him?¡± ¡°How?¡± Cheng Liwei watched. ¡°I told him not to borrow money to do business, and you personally visited hispany, volunteering to invest in hispany instead of signing a valuation adjustment agreement! But he didn¡¯t listen and even signed too many infinite liability contracts as well as valuation adjustment agreements! He screwed up big this time. He won¡¯t be able to make aeback even if he¡¯s given a few billion. How can he be saved?¡± Cheng Zitong nodded gently. ¡°When I went to him, he thought that I was coveting his wealth and gave him a low valuation, so he chased me out.¡± ¡°He¡¯s not cut out for business.¡± Cheng Liwei shook his head. ¡°When the obvious trend of the virtual world became evident, his livestreampany¡¯s valuation soared. Was that his ability? No, he¡¯s just a pig in the wind! He was lifted by the winds. He failed the moment thepetition became a little intense.¡± ¡°It¡¯s important to know one¡¯s limits,¡± Cheng Liwei said softly. ¡°Is there no way for Zihao to make aeback?¡± Cheng Zitong said. ¡°Dad, I know you have many ideas.¡± His father was still very capable and had managed the Tiger Shark Group to its peak. It was only when the virtual world arrived that he failed terribly. Even so, his father isted some of his assets. It was just that his father couldn¡¯t escape responsibility and was in a bankrupt state. But with Cheng Zitong supporting his father, he could still enjoy his life. ¡°His debt is too high,¡± Cheng Liwei said. ¡°His only chance of making aeback is the ¡®martial arts¡¯ that the Earth Alliance is promoting. If he can be like some martial arts geniuses and be a world-ss expert, he will naturally be able to make a name for himself! But¡­ does your brother have what it takes?¡± Cheng Zitong fell silent. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Cheng Liwei wound up the window. ¡°Okay.¡± The car drove off quietly. Cheng Zihao had no idea that his father and brother had been observing him from afar. He was still immersed in pain and despair. ... It was finally December 31, thest day of 2081. In the living room at home. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao chatted, and the projection disyed the Martial Arts Center¡¯s overall ranking. ¡°Just as distance tests a horse¡¯s strength, one will only know whose course is better after practicing for a long time.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled at her boyfriend. ¡°Am I right? Jingming, your course exins things the clearest. It gives people a clear goal for training, allowing them to constantly improve themselves.¡± ¡°I know that many people in many countries on the Inte have changed the reviews they gave you. Many of the reviews that were low at the beginning were changed to a better reviewter.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled happily. Xu Jingming looked at the total score. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to surpass Master on thest day.¡± ¡°Actually, the two of you have been overtaking each other over the past few days,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°This has also caused a huge discussion among countries around the world; they are discussing who is better between Liu Hai¡¯s ss and yours. The truth bes clearer over time. The results are a culmination ofpetition between the courses; many people think that your ss is better.¡± ¡°Especially those who have reached a bottleneck, they feel that you¡¯ve pointed out a direction for them,¡± Li Miaomiao praised. ¡°Even Miyagawa Meishin and Fang Yu¡ªthese two experts¡ªhave publicly said that your course gave them a lot of help. Fang Yu said¡­ that it was because of your mental-tempering ss that he eventually reached Lv. 4.¡± ¡°I only gave some guidance. After all, I¡¯m also figuring out Lv. 4 myself,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile as he shook his head. In the early stages, Liu Hai received a high score for his course. But in theter stages, more and more people stood forward, indicating that Xu Jingming¡¯s sses allowed them to break through their bottlenecks, including top experts like Miyagawa Meishin and Fang Yu. One had to know¡­ Fang Yu had recently cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level! His improvement became more and more evident. At the same level, the advantage of the evolutionary methodpatibility shined. ¡°It¡¯s 9 p.m.,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°The overall ranking has been decided.¡± Xu Jingming also opened the projection and checked the Martial Arts Center¡¯s information. ¡°The Martial Arts Center has released an announcement.¡± He opened the announcement and looked at the final ranking¡ª 1st: Xu Jingming (China) 2nd: Liu Hai (China) 3rd: Tejano (Botswana) ... 10th: Miyagawa Meishin (Japan) ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao kissed him happily. Xu Jingming also lowered his head and kissed her. Tomorrow was the day they registered their marriage. Chapter 134 - Official Gathering

Chapter 134: Official Gathering

Trantor: CKtalon Beep! Beep! Beep! Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were kissing when they heard a notification chime. Only then did the two of them stop and smile at each other. ¡°I¡¯ll take a peek.¡± Xu Jingming tapped open the projection and looked at it. ¡°The Virtual World officials are gathering the top ten people in the world.¡± ¡°Since it¡¯s a gathering by the officials, go over quickly,¡± said Li Miaomiao. ¡°There¡¯s no rush. It¡¯s in half an hour.¡± Xu Jingming hugged his girlfriend. ¡°The most important thing for us now is tomorrow¡¯s wedding. Let¡¯s do a thorough check. Is everything ready?¡± Li Miaomiao also tapped open the projection and read the preparation list. ¡°Invitation letters to our rtives and friends, our clothes, the feast at the banquet¡­¡± Xu Jingming also did a line-by-line check. As the wedding was being held in the virtual world, the requirements were definitely higher. ... Half an hourter. ¡°ept invitation.¡± Xu Jingming tapped lightly and epted the virtual world official¡¯s invitation. Whoosh. He arrived at arge conference room with a huge circr conference table. Everyone had their seats. Huh??Xu Jingming sat in his seat and found his master, Liu Hai, beside him while Tejano Xire sat on his other side. ¡°Hi there.¡± Tejano Xire smiled brightly, greeting Xu Jingming and Liu Hai with a smile. ¡°Tejano.¡± Xu Jingming and Liu Hai looked at the young man. Tejano Xire was younger than the two of them, and his improvement speed was terrifying. ¡°I never expected China to groom two great experts like you.¡± Tejano Xire held a beverage in one hand and smiled. ¡°Especially Liu Hai. Although you aren¡¯t young, your strength has grown so quickly. You bested me for months. It¡¯s just that¡­ you¡¯re slowly falling behind. Thepetition for the strongest on Earth will probably be between Xu Jingming and me.¡± Liu Hai nced at Tejano and smiled. ¡°Young man, your courage ismendable.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also very strong,¡± Tejano Xire said smugly. At the same time, he looked at Xu Jingming with curiosity and anticipation in his eyes. ¡°Xu Jingming, your improvement is much faster than your master¡¯s! You were so much weaker than me on the third floor of Cosmos Tower, but you¡¯ve caught up to your master and me by the fourth floor. I¡¯m looking forward to fighting you.¡± ¡°We can have a match at any time,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°There¡¯s no rush.¡± Tejano Xire shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s no point fighting now. Let¡¯s fight after we break through to Lv. 5.¡± As they spoke, the other experts in the overall top ten gathered¡ªAkinov, Tiger Fussen, Jon Pierre, Miyagawa Meishin, Halu Singh, Zhao Fan, and Merritt¡ªalso observed the conversation between the world¡¯s three strongest people. ¡°Hello, sir. You were the martial artist I admired the most when I was a child. Your perseverance toward martial arts despite all the hardships you went through has always inspired me,¡± Halu Singh said to Jon Pierre with a hint of admiration. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Jon Pierreughed. ¡°The suffering I¡¯ve suffered is nothingpared to yours.¡± ¡°After I was paralyzed, I didn¡¯t dare to have any extravagant hopes for martial arts, nor did I have to persevere. I just lived through my days meaninglessly every day.¡± Halu Singh shook his head and said, ¡°It was thanks to the evolutionary method that I changed my fate. But sir, your persistence in martial arts is admirable despite your repeated injuries and making aeback several times.¡± Jon Pierre smiled and said, ¡°That¡¯s all in the past. Countless people around the world are working hard, and thepetition is much more intense than back then.¡± Xu Jingming also noticed the middle-aged caucasian man. Jon Pierre was a legendary martial artist from the United States of America. His achievements in the past were inferior to the three kings of the martial arts world, and he could even be considered worse than Tie Lianyun. He led a troubled life, and his experiences had also inspired Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming had broken his leg before, but Jon went through even more tumultuous experiences. His injuries were much worse than Xu Jingming¡¯s. Jon Pierre grew up in the slums of the United States of America. Back then, there still wasn¡¯t universal welfare in the Earth Alliance, so life was difficult for the young Jon. He was extremely talented, and he became world champion at the age of 25. Heter suffered a broken leg and was forced to retire for three years to recuperate. After hiseback, he entered the world¡¯s top four. This time, he suffered a left arm fracture and was forced to retire. He had retired three times in a row, and he had dozens of injuries all over his body. He had three injuries that were enough to put any professional diator into retirement, but he persevered. He had spent most of his career recuperating, making aeback with his scarred body time and time again. What impressed the people in the martial arts circle the most was that Jon Pierre had never med anyone for all the hardships he had gone through. He also didn¡¯t hold back on giving pointers to his juniors in the martial arts world. He could be considered a kaleidoscope of martial arts, and he had mentored many professional diators in the United States of America. He was now in his fifties. He had just barely cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level recently and had lost to Fang Yu in a match. However¡­ Jon Pierre¡¯s martial arts course had a very high score. With the support of the United States of America, his total score ced him at eighth! Many contestants who were stronger than him had a lower overall score. Master Liu Hai is proficient in all kinds of martial arts,?Xu Jingming thought.?Jon Pierre is just a weaker form of Master! He¡¯s also proficient in all kinds of martial arts and is also good at teaching. ¡°Jingming.¡± Liu Hai also looked around and sighed. ¡°I originally thought that there would be very few professional diators in the world¡¯s top ten in half a year, but it looks like I was wrong. You, me, Jon, and Tiger Fussen are all professional diators.¡± ¡°The further one goes in martial arts cultivation, the focus moves toward the tempering of the mind.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and said, ¡°Professional diators spend most of their lives on martial arts. Having invested so much emotion in martial arts, they can only be more devoted, right?¡± ¡°Professional diators who are sufficiently devoted to martial arts are also rare.¡± Liu Hai shook his head. ¡°Many professional diators only treat it as a profession and a means of earning money.¡± He clearly knew this from teaching so many disciples. ¡°Although the devoted are rare, there will still be some,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Countless people around the world focus on martial arts every day, so there are definitely many who will end up devoted. There are also many talented people, so most professional diators will be surpassed! However, the few professional diators who are talented and have shown decades of devotion will probably stand at the apex for ages.¡± ¡°For example, you, Tiger Fussen, Jon Pierre,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°They are all sufficiently devoted to martial arts.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°Only those who are truly focused on martial arts will have great achievements.¡± Focus was only one aspect; talent and perception were also very important. Tie Lianyun was also very focused and crazy, but in the era of Global Crossfire, his growth was clearly slow. ¡°Everyone.¡± At the meeting table, other than the ten people in the top ten, there were 12 of the virtual world¡¯s officials. The 12 people were of different races, and the person presiding over the meeting was a ck middle-aged man. He smiled and said, ¡°First, I thank you on behalf of the entire Earth Alliance for your contributions to Earth.¡± ¡°You will receive contribution points for that,¡± the ck middle-aged man said. ¡°First ce gets 100 contribution points, second gets 60, third gets 50, fourth gets 40, fifth gets 35, sixth gets 30, seventh gets 25, eighth gets 20, ninth gets 15, and tenth gets 10.¡± ¡°If you want to obtain contribution points, you have to contribute to the entire Earth Alliance,¡± the ck middle-aged man said. ¡°Every contribution point is very precious. Please cherish it.¡± ¡°This is the exchange list.¡± As the ck middle-aged man spoke, forms flew to Xu Jingming and the others. ¡°You have to think carefully about what resources you want to exchange for. After all, it will be very difficult to obtain contribution points again,¡± the ck middle-aged man said. ¡°There¡¯s no time limit to exchanging contribution points for resources. You can exchange them now or in a couple of years.¡± ¡°But there¡¯s one rule¡ªthe resources exchanged can only be used by you,¡± the ck middle-aged man said. Xu Jingming and the others were now looking at the exchange list. Chapter 135 - Getting Married

Chapter 135: Getting Married

Trantor: CKtalon This exchange list??Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but hold his breath. Lv. 10 legacy (choose any): 1,000 contribution points X3 spaceship (travel to Mars from Earth in less than an hour. Can reach any in the Sr System): 800 contribution points Droplet Bioarmor (protective armor weighing 0.05 grams allows the user to move more than 30 times the speed of sound after wearing it. It can withstand the ground zero explosive might of 100 megatons of hydrogen bombs. It can block a B3 Laser Cannon at maximum.): 800 contribution points ¡­ Lv. 9 Legacy (choose any): 200 contribution points B2 robot (strengthparable to a Lv. 6 expert wearing a Droplet Bioarmor; it¡¯s the most loyal bodyguard): 200 contribution points A1 Gene Repair Serum: 200 contribution points ¡­ Lv. 8 Legacy (choose any): 50 contribution points Possessing any cosmic legend: 50 contribution points B-grade Mind Tempering Crystal: 50 contribution points ¡­ Lv. 7 Legacy (choose any): 10 contribution points Possessing a Lv. 10 powerhouse (choose any): 10 contribution points Mind Tempering Weapon (choose any): 10 contribution points ¡­ Xu Jingming looked at the nearly 100 items avable for exchange and was secretly dumbfounded. ¡°A spaceship can be exchanged?¡± An expert in the meeting room eximed in surprise. ¡°It can reach Mars in an hour?¡± ¡°This Droplet Bioarmor is ridiculous! My movement speed can exceed 30 times the speed of sound after wearing it? Even a hydrogen bomb doesn¡¯t pose a threat to it? What¡¯s a B3 Laser Cannon? Why haven¡¯t I heard of such tech before?¡± Many experts spoke. Of the 12 officials in the virtual world, one from China said, ¡°Even an ordinary person without cultivating the evolutionary method can reach at least 30 times the speed of sound after wearing the Droplet Bioarmor. Of course, an ordinary person¡¯s reaction is too slow¡­ It¡¯s very difficult to unleash the full potential of the suit. The stronger one is, the more might they can unleash.¡± The ck middle-aged man also smiled and said, ¡°The Earth Alliance has many resources. The exchange list is only a small portion. Only you guys have the right to exchange them.¡± Some resources weren¡¯t allowed for individual exchange. The ten top experts present were a little stunned. Was this the strength of the Earth Alliance? It should be as I guessed. The Earth Alliance has probablye into contact with other cosmic civilizations, Xu Jingming thought.?Thest time I possessed the cosmic legend, Xuan, it felt like I was connecting to the cosmic civilization¡¯swork. The technological strength the Earth Alliance has now far exceeds what it shows on the surface. Even a Lv. 6 expert wouldn¡¯t be a threat to the Earth Alliance, much less a Lv. 4 expert,?Xu Jingming thought. After all, a B2 robot wasparable to a Lv. 6 expert wearing Droplet Bioarmor. Just one exchange list¡­ made the ten top experts present feel the might of the Earth Alliance! Individual evolution was much weaker in the face of the entire civilization. However, the Earth Alliance still wants everyone to evolve. They paid a huge price for this,?Xu Jingming thought.?The Earth Alliance should be looking forward to an existence like Xuan, right? Even before Xuan reached the speed of light, he could already destroys and even stars with a single move. Xu Jingming knew very well how powerful Xuan was. The ck middle-aged man looked at the ten top experts and smiled. ¡°Everyone, you can carefully consider what resources to choose from when you return. If you have any questions, you can make an inquiry.¡± ¡°Our Earth Alliance looks forward to your future,¡± the ck middle-aged man said. ¡°After all, only by having powerful individuals can we form a truly powerful civilization.¡± Only powerful individuals can form a truly powerful civilization??Xu Jingming and the others listened and fell into thought. They had all received grooming in the past, so they had some guesses. ¡­ The meeting ended, and Xu Jingming returned to his personal space. ¡°Why did the officials summon you?¡± Li Miaomiao asked curiously. ¡°Being first gained me 100 contribution points,¡± Xu Jingming exined simply. ¡°They summoned us this time to give us an exchange list. We can choose what resources we can exchange for with contribution points.¡± ¡°Are those resources confidential?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s confidential.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Nobody is allowed to leak it.¡± ¡°Forget it then.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°In short, it¡¯s just some resources that help with evolution,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°It allows us to evolve faster and reach a higher level.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded slightly. ¡°The Earth Alliance first publicized the evolutionary method and gave everyone in the world a VR headset, allowing us to cultivate in the virtual world and begin universal evolution. Be it the Firestarter Cup in the early stages, the Cosmos Ranking, Global Crossfire, or the Martial Arts Center¡¯s overall ranking¡­ All of this is to steer everyone toward cultivation and to groom top experts.¡± ¡°They have put in quite a lot of effort into grooming us.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The alliance won¡¯t do something for no reason,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°When all the countries in the Earth Alliance agree to do something together, it means that¡­ all the countries are facing the same situation! I wonder what the situation is?¡± Being more involved, Xu Jingming had better guesses. For example, when Xuan was about to die, the civilization he was in was uneasy and terrified. The Earth Alliance probably wasn¡¯t having it easy either. ¡°Don¡¯t think about that. We¡¯ll be very busy tomorrow; we have to register our marriage and hold a wedding,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Moreover, there¡¯s a banquet in reality at noon tomorrow.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Li Miaomiao couldn¡¯t help but feel delighted at the thought of getting married tomorrow. ****** At 9:18 a.m. on January 1, 2082¡ªa time the parents from both sides chose¡ªXu Jingming and Li Miaomiao submitted their marriage application in the virtual world. In the virtual world, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao¡¯s solemnizer at the Civil Affairs Bureau was also a virtual figure. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao sat obediently against the red background. ¡°Come on, move closer.¡± ¡°Yes, that¡¯s it. Sir, please don¡¯t move. Madam, please lean your head slightly against him.¡± The virtual character held the camera and instructed, ¡°Alright, maintain your smile. Smile more naturally.¡± Although Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were quite excited, it was a little tough for them to maintain their smiles. With a sh of light¡ª ¡°Alright, it¡¯s done.¡± The virtual character turned around and prepared the marriage certificate. Soon¡ª Chop! Chop! The virtual character imprinted a seal on both marriage certificates and handed them to Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao with a smile. ¡°This is a virtual marriage certificate that has a legal effect. If you need a marriage certificate in reality, you can apply for it. The Civil Affairs Bureau will deliver it to you.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao nodded and epted the marriage certificate excitedly. From now on, the two of them were legally married. ¡°Hubby.¡± Li Miaomiao gazed at her husband and smiled until her eyes curved. ¡°Honey.¡± Xu Jingming was delighted. ¡°Do the two of you need to take some more photos?¡± The virtual figure saw that the two of them hadn¡¯t left and continued, ¡°Our Civil Affairs Bureau can take eight more photos for free.¡± ¡°It¡¯s enough.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao immediately turned and left. ¡°I heard that it¡¯s quite fast if you take the photo in reality,¡± Li Miaomiao said after leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau. ¡°This virtual character is too professional. He took a few minutes of adjustments just to snap one photo.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a queue in reality, so they naturally have to be fast. We can register our marriage anywhere in the virtual world¡¯s Civil Affairs Bureau. The solemnizers¡­ have plenty of time to attend to each couple,¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Let¡¯s quickly get changed; we still have to get to the hotel,¡± Li Miaomiao urged. The two quickly woke up in reality, took off their VR headsets, and started changing. Although the wedding was scheduled in the virtual world, his parents, his aunts, uncles, and other rtives¡ªas well as some of his good friends in Mingyue City¡ªstill felt a gathering in reality was in order. Therefore, they had to entertain them at noon. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming and his wife headed to the hotel in a smart electric car. There were already people waiting outside the hotel. ¡°Senior Brother.¡± ¡°Jingming.¡± ¡°Miaomiao.¡± All kinds of enthusiastic voices sounded. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao got out of the car and saw many rtives and friends. ¡°Master.¡± Pang Yun was the first to rush forward. He immediately handed over arge red packet. Then, he bowed and smiled. ¡°Wishing the both of you a happy marriage and a child soon.¡± Xu Jingming took the red packet and smiled. ¡°Pang Yun, you rushed over from Binhai?¡± ¡°I have to make it for my master¡¯s wedding even if it¡¯s held at the end of the world,¡± Pang Yun immediately said. ¡°Cat, Captain, I hope you have a child soon.¡± Wang Yi also handed him arge red packet. Many rtives and friends¡ªsuch as Liu Hai, Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, Liu Chongyuan, and others who were rtively close¡ªmade the trip over even if they lived far away. They also handed over red packets and their blessings. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao wore Chinese ceremonial clothes and entertained their rtives and friends.. Chapter 136 - Exchange (Final Chapter of Volume)

Chapter 136: Exchange (Final Chapter of Volume)

Trantor: CKtalon The hotel lobby was filled with joy. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao kept receiving red packets until their bags were full. ¡°Grandson, Granddaughter-inw.¡± Grandpa Xu walked over with a red packet. ¡°Grandpa,¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao greeted. Grandpa Xu smiled at the two of them as if he was brought back to his wedding. He and his wife had a few bumps in their marriage at the beginning, but as time passed, they became familiar with each other. With every word and gaze, they understood each other¡¯s thoughts and became even more loving. However, his wife left this world ahead of him. He originally believed that he would soon join her at his age! Who would¡¯ve thought that with the ushering in of Life Evolution, he could continue on living? Although his lifespan was much longer and his life was much more exciting, he didn¡¯t have a wife to share it with. ¡°From today onward,¡± Grandpa Xu exhorted, ¡°the two of you will be husband and wife. What does it mean by ¡®husband and wife?¡¯ No matter what happens, the two of you will be one. You have to face problems together! Educate your children together, face your careers together, face setbacks together. Your fates will truly be connected¡­¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao listened obediently. ¡°Support each other, and the future will be much easier,¡± Grandpa Xu said. ¡°If a couple doesn¡¯t share the same mind, the path will be much harder.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a blissful thing to find a lover who you can connect your heart with and spend the rest of your lives together with.¡± Grandpa Xu looked at his grandchildren and said, ¡°You have to cherish each other.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao looked at each other with smiles in their eyes. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Li Chen¡¯an and his wife also walked up to the couple. ¡°Dad, Mom,¡± Li Miaomiao greeted, and Xu Jingming did the same. Li Chen¡¯an and his wife hugged their daughter. Their daughter was their baby, and they had protected her for more than 20 years. From today onward¡­ Their daughter would be with her husband. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Mrs. Li hugged her daughter, her eyes moistening. ¡°You got married today, and you¡¯re going to have children in the future. You can¡¯t be too willful anymore; you have to learn to grow up.¡± Li Miaomiao hugged her mother and nodded. Li Chen¡¯an gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°Jingming, Miaomiao is the most important treasure in my life. We used to protect her, and in the future¡­ I¡¯ll leave it to you. Don¡¯t disappoint me!¡± ¡°Dad, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll definitely take good care of Miaomiao,¡± Xu Jingming promised. ¡°If you dare bully her, I won¡¯t let you off.¡± Li Chen¡¯an stared at his son-inw. Xu Jingming looked at Li Miaomiao beside him. ¡°Dad, I believe in Jingming,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ... In the virtual world. In the vast cosmos, guests from all over the world sat around. There were tables in front of them, and on each of them were exquisite delicacies. They were all the best delicacies in the virtual world, and even if they were made in reality, they would also be very expensive. There were too many guests¡ªLi Miaomiao¡¯s many friends and Xu Jingming¡¯s many friends! His friends in the martial arts circle and the many friends he had made in the virtual world were all invited. ¡°Wow!¡± ¡°How beautiful.¡± ¡°Cool!¡± Their rtives and friends cheered. On a dazzling gxy, Li Chen¡¯an held his daughter¡¯s hand and walked along one edge of the gxy. Xu Jingming walked on the other side of the gxy toward them. When they reached the center of the gxy, Li Chen¡¯an handed his daughter¡¯s hand to Xu Jingming. At this moment, Li Miaomiao was wearing a white wedding dress that was twinkling with endless starlight and was dazzling. Xu Jingming held his wife¡¯s hand and nodded slightly at his father-inw, Li Chen¡¯an, before walking to the front of the gxy with her. ¡°Miaomiao, from today onward, the two of us will go through life hand in hand,¡± Xu Jingming said as he held her hand. ¡°Don¡¯t let go,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Definitely.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Oh right, shouldn¡¯t we have a child after we get married?¡± ¡°Daddy, have you thought of the child¡¯s name?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°What would the name be if it¡¯s a boy? What if it¡¯s a girl?¡± ¡°Mommy, it¡¯s too difficult to name a child. Let¡¯s do it together,¡± Xu Jingming said. As the two spoke, they walked to the end of the gxy. ****** In the virtual world¡¯s personal space. Xu Jingming thought about it alone. Although he had discussed many things with Miaomiao, the exchange list contained too many secrets. The Earth Alliance prohibited Xu Jingming and the others from leaking the information. Even the resources selected had to be used on themselves. After all, the Earth Alliance¡¯s intention was to groom the world¡¯s top geniuses. First, I need aplete legacy, Xu Jingming thought.?This way, the path forward will be much clearer. Therefore, I have to choose a Lv. 8 legacy. I¡¯ve possessed the cosmic legend, Xuan, so the Lv. 8 legacy I choose should also be a spearmanship legacy. It will be better if it suits Xuan better, Xu Jingming thought. By synergizing the possession opportunity and the Lv. 8 legacy, it made hisprehension easier. A Lv. 8 legacy requires 50 contribution points, Xu Jingming thought.?I still have 50 contribution points left. Hmm¡­ I have to spend some effort on shield techniques. I can use one to verify the other by advancing on different paths simultaneously, Xu Jingming thought.?Mental tempering is also very important. ... On the night of January 5, after several days of thought, Xu Jingming confirmed his exchange and began contacting the virtual world officials. ¡°Hello, Xu Jingming.¡± In an empty space, a cyan-shirted woman smiled and said, ¡°May I ask what you wish to exchange for?¡± ¡°First, I need aplete Lv. 8 spearmanship legacy,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The higher thepatibility between this legacy and Xuan¡¯s spearmanship, the better.¡± Xuan¡¯s spearmanship that turned into light left Xu Jingming obsessed. After all, he had pursued speed since he started practicing spearmanship as a child. He was willing to continue down this path. ¡°The cosmic legend, Xuan, left behind three spearmanship legacies,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. ¡°The most precious one is a legendary spearmanship manual, ¡®Beam Transformation.¡¯ This spearmanship manual is divided into three volumes. The first volume discusses Lv. 1 to Lv. 8. The second volume discusses Lv. 9 and Lv. 10. The third volume discusses the ultimate move. The ultimate move can greatly distort spacetime and can reach the speed of light. Its might is unimaginable.¡± ¡°Can I choose the first volume of Beam Transformation?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Okay.¡± The cyan-shirted woman nodded. ¡°50 contribution points.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll choose it,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Done, it¡¯s been recorded.¡± The cyan-shirted woman nodded. ¡°May I ask what else you need to exchange for?¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°I need to possess a Lv. 10 expert who uses shield techniques. The higher thepatibility between his shield technique and mine, the better.¡± ¡°Filtering¡­¡± The cyan-shirted woman paused for three seconds before saying, ¡°ording to the analysis of all your pastbat videos, a Lv. 10 shield expert, Ambro, has been confirmed. His shield technique has apatibility of 99.9321% with you.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?Filtering? They were probably selected from the historical records of cosmic civilizations, so they could filter out those with such highpatibility. ¡°Confirmed. I¡¯ll possess this Lv. 10 shield expert, Ambro,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It has been recorded. Do you need to exchange for a shield technique legacy?¡± the cyan-shirted woman asked. ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head gently. In his understanding, be it spears, shields, axes¡­ All kinds of weapons were only an extension of the body. The core of any legacy was the body. When the strength and speed produced by the body became more terrifying, any weapon used became terrifying as well. Just like Xuan¡ªthe spear in his hand eventually turned into light. After reaching that realm, he could turn into light even while wielding a shield or ax! He could even turn into light with his bare hands. Spears¡­ were only the most suitable weapon for Xuan. The first volume of the ¡®Beam Transformation¡¯ legacy also contained Lv. 1 to Lv. 8. This guided him in evolving his body and raising his control. As for how to use shield techniques inbat? Possessing that Lv. 10 expert gave a clear direction. ¡°I also need an A-grade Mental Tempering Crystal,¡± Xu Jingming said. An A-grade Mental Tempering Crystal cost 10 contribution points. ¡°It¡¯s already been recorded.¡± The cyan-shirted woman nodded. ¡°Do you need to exchange for any other resources?¡± ¡°Not for now,¡± Xu Jingming said. Aplete Lv. 8 legacy, possession of a Lv. 10 shield expert, and an A-grade Mental Tempering Crystal cost a total of 70 contribution points. He still had 30 contribution points left, used in the event he encountered a bottleneck in his cultivation. He could then make a choice based on his needs. ¡°Xu Jingming, your exchange request has been confirmed. At 8 a.m. on January 6, Beijing time, an aircraft will arrive at your residence, pick you up, and send you to Binhai City to collect the resources,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. Xu Jingming nodded, his eyes filled with anticipation. Final Chapter of Volume¡ªChina¡¯s Spear Demon Chapter 137 - Possessing a Lv. 10 Expert

Chapter 137: Possessing a Lv. 10 Expert

Trantor: CKtalon At 8 a.m. on January 6, 2082, in Xu Jingming¡¯s residence in Mingyue City, arge, almost triangr aircraft hovered above the courtyard. Light enveloped the surroundings as the hatch opened, and a metal staircase descended into the courtyard. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were already waiting in the courtyard. ¡°Hello, Xu Jingming.¡± Three people walked down from the metal, and the uniformed man in the lead said, ¡°Please follow us to Binhai. Director Zhou is also waiting for you there.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He knew these three people; they were the ones who followed Director Zhou when he picked him upst time. ¡°Miaomiao, I¡¯ll make a trip to Binhai first. I might take a day or two beforeing back,¡± Xu Jingming said and hugged his wife. Li Miaomiao whispered into her husband¡¯s ear, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about home. Go to Binhai in peace.¡± Although she didn¡¯t know the details of his trip to Binhai, she knew that it had something to do with the resources he had exchanged for. Her husband was making a trip to receive the resources. The couple separated, and Xu Jingming went up the stairs and boarded the aircraft with the three uniformed men. Soon, the aircraft retracted the stairs, and the light dissipated. The aircraft then quickly rose into the air and flew south. ¡­ Binhai, in one of the Life Evolution Bureau¡¯s bases. The aircraft slowlynded on a hugewn. Xu Jingming walked out of the hatch and saw Director Zhou waiting in the distance. ¡°Jingming.¡± Director Zhou smiled and waved. Xu Jingming immediately walked over. ¡°Director Zhou.¡± ¡°Follow me.¡± Director Zhou brought Xu Jingming in. It was the same path asst time, and Xu Jingming was already quite familiar with it. ¡°You did well this time,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°Having your overall score be first in the world gained you 100 contribution points. The resources you exchanged for were also provided by the Earth Alliance. For example, China provided your resourcesst time, so the burden was rtively high. It¡¯s much easier this time.¡± Xu Jingming understood. Every country had a huge amount of wealth and resources, and the Earth Alliance could also mobilize arge amount of wealth and resources. And now¡­ Be it the entire Earth Alliance or the countries, they all had amon goal¡ªto nurture higher-level evolvers. ¡°The resources I chose were also a decision I made after careful consideration,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Is there anything wrong? Director Zhou, can you give me some pointers?¡± ¡°Your choices are quite good,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile and a rxed tone. ¡°Moreover, you¡¯re still in your growth phase. Even if you encounter some setbacks in your growth phase, it¡¯s a good thing.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in understanding. He could sense that the officials were more inclined to let them do as they pleased, allowing them to work hard on their own. Regardless of whether they advanced by leaps and bounds or found themselves on a collision course with failure, they allowed Xu Jingming and the others to fumble their way forward. Perhaps, from the officials¡¯ point of view, this method was more suitable for nurturing experts? ¡°You exchanged for three items,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°I¡¯ve already prepared the A-grade Mental Tempering Crystal; you can just bring it with you when you return to Mingyue City. As for the Lv. 8 spearmanship legacy, which is also the first volume of ¡®Beam Transformation,¡¯ it will be sent to your personal space in the virtual worldter. When that happens, you can study it carefully in your personal space. However, there¡¯s one thing¡­ You mustn¡¯t spread it!¡± Xu Jingming looked at Director Zhou. Director Zhou smiled. ¡°After all, our Earth Alliance only bought one copy of the first volume of ¡®Beam Transformation,¡¯ so only you can learn it.¡± ¡°Is spreading it considered a vition?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Just don¡¯t spread it.¡± Director Zhou didn¡¯t borate. Although he didn¡¯t keep itpletely secret from thetter because it wouldn¡¯t be long before Xu Jingming and the otherspletely came into contact with the truth, it wasn¡¯t the time to talk about it in detail. Director Zhou brought Xu Jingming to the familiar secret space. In the secret space, the huge floating sphere opened a door and lowered the stairs. ¡°Of the three resources, only the possession of a Lv. 10 expert requires you to connect to the virtual worldwork,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Quickly enter.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and walked down the stairs into the floating sphere. After entering the sphere, the stairs were retracted, and the door closed. The interior of the sealed sphere was smooth, lit up by a glow. It enveloped Xu Jingming, who was standing in the middle. Xu Jingming was very calm; he had already gained experience from the first round. ¡°Do you want to enter the virtual world?¡± A voice sounded in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. ¡°Connect,¡± Xu Jingming said. Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness immediately sank, and he quickly entered a virtual world. ¡°Hello, Xu Jingming,¡± a beautiful woman appeared and said with a smile. ¡°You chose to possess a Lv. 10 expert, Ambro. Please experience it carefully and seize this precious opportunity.¡± Xu Jingming nodded calmly. ¡°Earth civilization requests permission to connect to the virtual worldwork.¡± ¡°Requesting to learn.¡± ¡°Requesting to possess Ambro.¡± ¡°Purchase price¡­¡± ¡°Payment sessful.¡± Voices sounded in Xu Jingming¡¯s ears, causing him to turn solemn. With thest voice¡ª¡±Begin possession!¡± Boom! Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness entered a vast world. ¡­ This is??Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness saw a bustling. Space shuttles traveled back and forth on the, and the beautiful cities and naturebined perfectly like works of art. In an exquisite building in one of the cities, many people sat in twos and threes. They read and drank some beverages. They all looked different, with all kinds of skin colors. Some had pointed ears, round ears, and long ears. Some people were hairless, with bald, purple skin, while others had fur on their faces. The tallest was more than five meters tall, and the shortest was less than half a meter tall. However, they generally looked human, and everyone got along very well. Huh??Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but look at one of them. This person wore a loose robe and sat on a chair in a very rxed position. He leisurely read the book in front of him and had a beverage beside him. This person¡¯s appearance was quite simr to that of a human on Earth, but his hair and eyebrows were red. His eyes were gentle, and by Earth¡¯s standards, he could be considered quite handsome. Whoosh. Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness quickly plummeted and fused into the person¡¯s body. The moment he fused, Xu Jingming also realized how powerful this person was. What a terrifying body.?Xu Jingming was secretly dumbfounded. Although it¡¯s inferior to Xuan, it¡¯s still extremely terrifying. As long as I¡¯m willing, I canpletely shatter the under my feet with a single punch. At this moment, Ambro was reading a book, immersed in it, and asionally flipping through it. Xu Jingming also looked at the book; the dense text and symbols were akin to Greek! He couldn¡¯t understand them, which meant that Ambro didn¡¯t n on letting the ¡®possessor¡¯ understand them. ¡°I never expected the president of the ck Wing Society to stay on a tourist for more than a thousand years.¡± A thin and tall elder appeared from thin air and walked over step by step. Nobody in the area could see him. Ambro frowned slightly and looked up at the thin elder.. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Chapter 138 - Ambro

Chapter 138: Ambro

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Our South Scorpion Star Alliance is desperate for talents,¡± the thin elder said with a smile. ¡°Ambro, you¡¯re young, and your potential is limitless. Our South Scorpion Star Alliance thinks very highly of you and believe that you¡¯re capable of reaching Lv. 10. We are willing to support you with all our might, so I¡¯m here to personally invite you to join the South Scorpion Star Alliance.¡± ¡°Once you join the South Scorpion Star Alliance, the Star Alliance will give you ten administrative stars and the ster systems thate with them. Your homeworld¡¯s civilization is a wandering civilization, and it only has a total of tens of millions of people. You can also lead a good life in the South Scorpion Star Alliance,¡± the thin, tall elder said. ¡°As long as you join, you can be a member of the South Scorpion Star Alliance¡¯s Supreme Council like me. We can also provide you with cultivation resources. Feel free to ask if you need anything! Everything is negotiable!¡± ¡°I¡¯m a Lv. 9. Is the South Scorpion Star Alliance that generous?¡± Ambro stared at him. ¡°We believe that you can step into Lv. 10. When that happens, you will naturally be able to be a councilor of the Cosmic Human Alliance. This is also what the Star Alliance values the most,¡± the thin elder said. Ambro waved his hand gently. ¡°Alright, I know why you¡¯re here, but I¡¯m not interested.¡± ¡°We can negotiate anything,¡± the thin elder persuaded. ¡°I¡¯ll contact you the day I¡¯m interested.¡± Ambro gazed at the thin elder. ¡°You can leave now.¡± The thin and tall elder sighed. ¡°Ambro, it¡¯s very normal for you to be very arrogant thanks to your youth. But as an old man, I¡¯ll give you some suggestions. Many Lv. 9 experts are unable to step into Lv. 10 their entire lives. It¡¯s best to seize the opportunity to obtain more resources when you¡¯re young. Even if you can¡¯t break through in the future, you¡¯ll get the resources in advance. If you¡¯re so stubborn, nobody will be willing to invest in you when you¡¯re old.¡± ¡°Thank you for your advice. I have no intention of joining the South Scorpion Star Alliance for the time being,¡± Ambro said. ¡°Alright, contact me anytime if you change your mind.¡± The thin elder wasn¡¯t angry at all. After all, he had barely reached Lv. 9 at an old age. Although he was already an important figure in the universe, his potential was far inferior to Ambro, who had reached Lv. 9 in just 3,000 years. The thin elder left. Their conversation didn¡¯t cause amotion. The people in the area didn¡¯t even see the thin elder appear. ¡°President Ambro.¡± A voice sounded in Ambro¡¯s ears. ¡°It¡¯s suspected that a powerhouse has arrived on my. The¡¯s defense system can¡¯t stop him. Is there anything I should do?¡± ¡°Ignore him,¡± Ambro said softly. ¡°Okay,¡± the owner of the responded quietly. He knew that the ck Wing Society¡¯s president was on his and had been carefully serving this big shot. ¡°Mr. Ambro, this is my newly concocted beverage. Please try it.¡± A woman walked over and handed a beverage on the te to Ambro with anticipation in her eyes. ¡°Thank you.¡± Ambro smiled and took it. The woman nodded slightly and asked, ¡°May I have the honor of having a meal with you tonight, Mr. Ambro?¡± ¡°My apologies, I¡¯m upied,¡± Ambro said. The woman nodded. ¡°Understood. It¡¯s just that I notice you reading this scientific research almost every day. Sometimes, you should get some rest.¡± Ambro raised the book in his hand with interest and looked at the woman. ¡°You can understand it?¡± ¡°My education level has reached Lv. 22. I can only understand some of the terms,¡± the woman said. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Ambroughed. ¡°Never stop learning, especially when we can live long. If your education level reaches Lv. 90, you should be able to understand this.¡± The woman was dumbfounded as she immediately retreated. ¡°I won¡¯t disturb you anymore, Mr. Ambro.¡± ¡°At least a Lv. 90 education level? Even a researcher with that level would be a big shot. He¡¯s an existence I can¡¯t reach.¡± The woman immediately gave up on getting close to him. Although her family was illustrious and she became an official cosmic citizen at a young age, she was still considered outstanding. However, a person with an educational level of at least Lv. 90 was on apletely different level from her. After teasing the girl, Ambro felt much better and continued reading. The sky gradually turned dark. I get it.?Ambro revealed a look of delight.?I finally get it. These things are chained. I finally understand the way the Force connects when time flows at different speeds. This way, I can stir up even vaster Cosmic Force and break through the limits of space.?Ambro released his senses at this moment. His senses usually enveloped this. When he deliberately released it, the range of his senses quickly expanded, even enveloping the twos nearby. Although his perception range wasrge, the range of his strength mobilization was about 110 million kilometers with him as the center. Whoosh. Ambro raised his right hand slightly and slowly lowered it. The Cosmic Force in an area of hundreds of millions of kilometers was mobilized, and terrifying fluctuations distorted space and descended on another uninhabited. There was no water on this uninhabited, only endless sand and mountain ranges. Suddenly¡ª A huge palm appeared¡ªit was a palm that was bigger than the. The palm slowly pressed down, and the mountain ranges on the copsed, producing an iparably t in. It only changed the appearance of the¡¯s surface before the palm rose and retracted, disappearing. Ambro retracted his right hand, his eyes filled with excitement.?Is this what it feels like to be at Lv. 10? Marvelous! The book in front of him turned into countless specks of light that dissipated. Ambro got up.?It¡¯s time to go back. ... Xu Jingming felt the scene change, and he arrived in space. At this moment, Ambro held two shields. His two shields were also circr, and their size and style were almost the same as Xu Jingming¡¯s shields. Ambro looked middle-aged, and his originally red hair had begun to turn white. He was clearly much older. However, Xu Jingming could also sense Ambro¡¯s terrifying body under his possession. In terms of physique, he was even stronger than Xuan before his breakthrough. ¡°Hahaha, you three cowards. Do you only have the guts to face me when you¡¯re together?¡± Ambroughed, and hisughter caused space to tremble. ¡°Hmph. Ambro, you killed our brother. We aren¡¯t here to have a fair battle with you; we¡¯re here to seek revenge.¡± Three figures stood in space, and their auras were terrifying, causing the surrounding space to warp. Ambroughed. ¡°It¡¯s only interesting when three Lv. 10 experts join forces.¡± ¡°Ambro, you¡¯ll die today!¡± someone shouted angrily with a spear in hand. ¡°Perhaps you guys will be the ones dying.¡± Ambro¡¯s eyes burned. ¡°Once you die, all four leaders of the Four Divine Alliance will die.¡± ¡°You?¡± ¡°What shameless boasting!¡± ¡°Die!¡± Three Lv. 10 experts surrounded him. With dual shields in hand, Ambro brazenly charged forward. This was the most dazzling battle in Ambro¡¯s life; he fought three of the shrine masters from the four rather famous shrines in the universe. They were Lv. 10 experts. In this battle, he stirred space and set up a trap, causing the three Lv. 10 experts to fall into it. They couldn¡¯t escape by the time they sensed danger. Ambro killed all three Lv. 10 experts! The once-famous cosmic organization, the Four Divine Alliance, waspletely wiped out by Ambro, and it made him famous. Although Ambro had other dazzling achievements in his life and had also killed alien races, the most thrilling and dazzling match was his killing of three Lv. 10 experts in a one-on-three battle. The Cosmic Human Allianceter invited him to ce a mental imprint on the virtual worldwork for generations to experience. At this moment¡­ Xu Jingming possessed Ambro andpletely experienced this battle.. He felt the terror of the three Lv. 10 enemies and Ambro! Chapter 139 - Wisdom

Chapter 139: Wisdom

Trantor: CKtalon In this battle that sent reverberations through the universe, Ambro was at an absolute disadvantage at the beginning. After all, the other party had thebined forces of three Lv. 10 experts. Boom. An enemy held a saber and drew upon the massive star in the distance. Endless mes from the star traversed the void andnded on the enemy. The constant umtion of the mes caused space around the enemy to copse, and a ck ring of mes appeared. This ck ring of mes was the amalgamation of the endless mes of the star. ¡°Die.¡± The saber-wielding enemy charged at Ambro with the ck ring of mes swirling around his saber. When Ambro blocked with the shield in his left hand, an invisible fluctuation tore through the void and descended on the star, causing it topletely shatter under the fluctuations that enveloped millions of kilometers. Thews governing the star system began to copse. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be secretly dumbfounded. The fluctuations that Ambro casually transmitted weren¡¯t strong, but during the transmission process, it naturally stirred up Cosmic Force, causing its might to increase constantly. When it descended upon the star, its might was enough to wipe the star out. The enemy didn¡¯t care about the destruction of the star. He still gathered all the mes in the vast area around them and attacked with all his might. ¡°Ambro, you shall be punished!¡± The vast Cosmic Forces collided like an ocean. Blinding lightning appeared, and huge bolts of lightning¡ªlike tree branches¡ªsmote Ambro under the guidance of a spear. ¡°Dying at the hands of us three should leave you with no regrets.¡± The third enemy wore gloves and held a weapon with both hands. Somehow, an invisible wind attacked. Ambro had a powerful physique, and his dual shields were like two huge celestial bodies that perfectly blocked the enemy¡¯s attacks. The two enemies who are good at fire and lightning pose a rtively low threat to Ambro.?Xu Jingming could clearly make a judgment via the possession.?Ambro is good at defense and canpletely withstand the enemy¡¯s attacks. Instead, it¡¯s the enemy who uses both hands¡ªhis moves are formless and silent like wind¡­ It¡¯s very difficult for Ambro to block them. However, these three enemies are also very terrifying. The mes appear to be mes on the surface, but they are actually the realization of vast cosmic power. It¡¯s the same for the lightning; it¡¯s the eruption of some form of collision among the omnipresent cosmic powers. The wind is different. It¡¯s invisible and formless, but it¡¯s actually a spatial attack. The changes in space wrecks Ambro¡¯s shield technique and his body. Ambro¡¯s body¡­ is constantly injured.?Xu Jingming could sense the invisible spatial changes, causing the space around his body to lengthen and shorten. The changes in space affected the body greatly. Even if a Lv. 10 expert¡¯s body could expand or shrink, they would be seriously injured or even die in the face of the spatial transformation. However, Ambro¡¯s body was too strong! His recovery ability was also very strong! He was clearly constantly injured, but he quickly recovered. Ambro¡¯s body is even stronger than a star. It¡¯s as if a ck hole that possesses infinite energy is hidden in it. His recovery speed is also astonishing.?Xu Jingming took it in.?This is also one of the reasons why he can withstand the attacks of the three. On the other hand, it¡¯s his shield technique. His shield techniques resemble celestial bodies on the surface¡ªsimple and unsophisticated! But in fact¡­ one of his dual shields is controlling time while the other is controlling space.?Xu Jingming sensed it.?He¡¯s secretly setting up a strange spacetime trap. Ambro was at an absolute disadvantage as he blocked with great difficulty, causing the three enemies to attack with more bloodlust. They wanted to seize the opportunity to kill Ambro. But¡ª The moment the spacetime trap was set up! ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± The expressions of the three enemies suddenly changed. ¡°Spacetime well?¡± ¡°How is that possible?¡± The three enemies were terrified. The surrounding space was like a well, constantly copsing and shrinking. The three enemies frantically tried to escape, but the copsed space made it impossible for them. Moreover, the space became smaller and smaller. The three of them were enemies that had fallen into the well. ¡°None of you will be able to escape today.¡± In the spacetime well that had taken form, Ambro bared his fangs. His shield technique was no longer just on the defense but on the offense! Die! Not only was Ambro unaffected by the copsing spacetime well, but he could even direct it. Every strike he delivered was terrifying and extraordinary. His shield techniques were no longer just like a celestial body attack but like the bombardment of all of spacetime! His shield techniques were ferocious to the extreme, and even though the vitality of the three Lv. 10 experts was tenacious, in just five minutes after the spacetime well took form¡­ Ambro unleashed millions of shield strikes,pletely sting the three enemies into nothingness! ¡°How did you set up a spacetime well?¡± The three enemies found it unbelievable at the final moment. ¡°Because my educational level is at Lv. 102!¡± Ambro waited until he had killed the three enemies before giving the answer. At this moment, Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness left Ambro¡¯s body. Ambro looked in Xu Jingming¡¯s direction and smiled. ****** Inside the huge sphere, Xu Jingming opened his eyes and woke up.?I¡¯m awake. Xu Jingming stood still in a daze and patted his head.?Why do I feel like I¡¯ve be stupid? It¡¯s not that I¡¯ve be stupid, but Ambro¡¯s intelligence is too high.?Xu Jingming immediately realized.?Although I can¡¯t sense his intelligence with my possession, Ambro¡¯s heart is as calm as water regardless of the situation. Everything is under his control.? Even if he¡¯s surrounded by three enemies, the entirebat process is under his control. Although the enemy¡¯s attacks are very terrifying inbination, he has the corresponding countermeasures. He even set up that so-called spacetime well from the beginning. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?I also like to calcte when fighting; I calcte the distance in space and time. I kill the enemy using rtive speed and time! Butpared to Ambro, I¡¯m nothing. Ambro is the one with great wisdom. Educational level of Lv. 102? What does that entail??Xu Jingming didn¡¯t know. Whoosh. Xu Jingming walked out of the sphere, and Director Zhou greeted him with a smile. ¡°How is itpared to the previous possession?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°I possessed the cosmic legend, Xuan, previously. He had no distracting thoughts and was extremely calm. When he was at Lv. 10, Xuan¡¯s strength was inferior to Ambro¡¯s, but in the end, Xuan broke through and became a cosmic legend,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Ambro was extremely intelligent, and it was as if nothing was a secret in front of him. Everything was under his control, but his final achievements only reached Lv. 10.¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± Director Zhou smiled and said, ¡°Ambro, with an educational level of 102, was virtually invincible among Lv. 10 experts. Xuan also has a very high educational background; he reached Lv. 98 and became a cosmic legend!¡± ¡°Xuan also has a Lv. 98 educational level?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°But when I possessed Xuan, I didn¡¯t feel that kind of intelligence of seeing through everything?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you exchange for the first volume of his spearmanship legacy, Beam Transformation?¡± Director Zhou smiled. ¡°You¡¯ll know when you read it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Regardless¡­ Ambro, Educational Lv. 102. Xuan, Educational Lv. 98. They should all have very high educational backgrounds. ¡°Director, what does Educational Lvs. 98 and 102 mean?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°If such an intellectual were to be born on our,¡± Director Zhou¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation as heughed self-deprecatingly, ¡°it would be amazing. I don¡¯t even dare to think about it. Such a smart person coupled with the most ordinary research spacecraft and some of themonly seenary minerals in the universe can create technological weapons. They can easily wipe out Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. ¡°Cultivate well. There¡¯s no need for you to know too much now.¡± Director Zhou picked up the box beside him and handed it to Xu Jingming. ¡°This is the A-grade Mental Tempering Crystal. Bring it back.¡± Xu Jingming took the box. ¡°Reach Lv. 5 first¡ªthis is what we hope for you,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°We can¡¯t bite off more than we can chew for a civilization. We have to take things one step at a time.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and immediately left with the box. Soon, Xu Jingming left Binhai on an aircraft and returned to Mingyue City. Chapter 140 - Cosmic Lifeform

Chapter 140: Cosmic Lifeform

In a chamber in Mingyue City. ¡°This is the Mental Tempering Crystal.¡± Xu Jingming ced the prism-like colored crystal down carefully. ¡°It can assist with mental tempering. Its effects are the best within a three-meter radius, but it¡¯s useless beyond ten meters. I¡¯ll spend eight hours a day tempering my mind. Miaomiao, you can also use it to assist with your mental tempering.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°I hope that my mental tempering will get better with it.¡± ¡°The essence of the Mental Tempering Art is stillness,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The mind needs to be calm without any distracting thoughts and has to be as pure as ss. Only by being calm can one¡¯s senses be sharper.¡± ¡°It sounds simple, but it¡¯s not easy in practice. I practice the mental cultivation technique provided by the officials, only for me to easily fall asleep when practicing it for prolonged periods.¡± Li Miaomiao felt helpless. Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°The officials have released information on many different cultivation methods worldwide. There are also three sets of basic mental tempering. Although it¡¯s very superficial, it¡¯s at least very safe.¡± In this era, much information was publicly avable. The national teams¡¯ past training information was officially released for free. Plenty of information on traditional martial arts was also released for free on the Inte, but despite there being a lot of information, none of them was easy to master. ****** In his personal space in the virtual world. Xu Jingming sat in the living room and looked at the thick book in front of him¡ªthe first volume of Beam Transformation. This is aplete Lv. 8 legacy??Xu Jingming looked at the thick book and was a little excited and expectant. Just the first volume already reached Lv. 8. There¡¯s no rush. I can read this legacy at any time, Xu Jingming thought.?I have to make the best use of my time and consolidate my gains from the possession while my memories are still fresh. Possessing a Lv. 10 expert, Ambro¡­?Xu Jingmingbed through his gains. First, Ambro once stayed on a tourist for more than a thousand years and read scientific research for a long time. As he studied¡­ he broke through to Lv. 10! His method of breaking through was through reading!?Xu Jingming jotted it down. Strictly speaking, he learned how to connect the Force in time flows moving at different speeds through reading. His education level is at least Lv. 90. Second, his body is very strong, and his recovery speed is astonishing. Third, when he was surrounded and at a disadvantage, he wasn¡¯t ambitious with his defense. He just didn¡¯t want to make a mistake. He didn¡¯t want to give the enemy a chance. He was extremely steady.?Xu Jingming clearly remembered Ambro¡¯s constant defense while being surrounded. He secretly used the spacetime well while working hard at defending. When the spacetime well took form, it was the moment for him to attack. Fourth, use force to suppress others during an attack! Mobilizing the power of the spacetime well is akin to a spacetime bombardment! The three enemies have different means and life-preservation methods, but they were all bombarded to death in the end. Fifth, the three enemies refused to believe that Ambro could set up a spacetime well even until their deaths. Ambro could do so because his education level had reached Lv. 102. Xu Jingming thought,?In summary, Xuan¡¯s belief in battle is more zealous and more dedicated! He only had the thought of turning into light as he constantly attacked. As for Ambro, he takes control of the situation duringbat and calctes everything. Although theirbat methods are different, both of them are very intelligent.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?I¡¯ll now begin practicing shield techniques. Xu Jingming naturally had to take advantage of the period after possession when his memories were still freshest to solidify his gains from the possession. He practiced defense first. Xu Jingming held his dual shields and looked up. Burning meteors streaked across the sky and crashed into the valley where Xu Jingming was at high speeds. Xu Jingming used his movement technique and began blocking the barrage of meteors. Meteorite Descent Mode, Thousand Arrows Combo Mode, Chaotic Battle Mode¡­ The different modes trained his shield technique¡¯s defense. He practiced for five to six hours and recorded the entire process. ¡­ Then, he practiced his offense. Xu Jingming started practicing his offensive shield techniques again. 10 opponents with a basicbat strength of 50,000.?Xu Jingming set up a virtual opponent and began attacking with his shield technique. He practiced over and over again. He practiced his offensive for three hours and recorded the entire process as well. It feels wonderful.?Xu Jingming was done practicing and felt that he had practiced all of Ambro¡¯s moves many times before finally stopping. Xuan and Ambro¡¯s fights give apletely different feeling.?Xu Jingming smiled.?Xuan is very passionate and devoted, and his thoughts are zealous and dedicated. Ambro, on the other hand, enjoys the fight and enjoys having everything under his control. He calcted all the enemy¡¯s responses. In front of him, the enemy will only keep sinking until their deaths. Xu Jingming was impressed. Control the battle! The final oue was determined while the battle was still in progress. This feeling was naturally wonderful. By gathering enough information, one can already sentence the enemy to death before fighting them.?Xu Jingming sighed to himself.?Moreover, I have to make ample preparations just in case. Just like building a bridge, the actual limits of the bridge could be much higher than the stipted limits¡ªthis left behind a buffer just in case. Ambro also left plenty of buffer space to deal with unexpected variables. Instead of calling Ambro a warrior, he¡¯s more of an intellectual. He enjoysbat and enjoys the wonderful feeling of his ning to fruition, Xu Jingming thought.?The improvement of his realm might depend on the umtion of knowledge. When his knowledge reaches a higher level, his strength has a chance of reaching a higher level. Ambro knew why and the reasons behind them! His ability to make calctions inbat was terrifying. The way he broke through to Lv. 10 was by reading! I like Ambro¡¯sbat method and Xuan¡¯sbat method, Xu Jingming thought.?My nine sses on martial arts analyzed martial arts from a scientific point of view and followed physics at every step. Perhaps such a path, when developed far into the future¡­ bes Ambro¡¯s method. This represents my rationality. Xuan¡¯sbat method might represent my emotional side. Xu Jingming analyzed himself. Humans wereplicated to begin with; they had both rational and emotional sides. Although one had to think and analyze battles rationally, the feeling of burning zeal¡­ was even more wonderful! It was a form of enjoyment for the mind, aplete involvement of the mind! It¡¯s precisely because I like both methods that my spearmanship is divided into Beam Transformation and Astral Spear.?Xu Jingming smiled and returned to the living room in his personal space to pick up the Lv. 8 legacy manual. He started reading. The first volume of Beam Transformation! ¡°Humans study life,s, the universe, and everything they see. This cumtive knowledge is science.¡± ¡°Life Evolution is only a part of science.¡± ¡°But we can¡¯t be restrained by knowledge when learning it! This is because all recorded science¡­ is science as we know it and not the truth that has exhausted everything. When one¡¯s knowledge is notpletely confirmed, one can follow the fuzzy feelings one has to cultivate.¡± ¡°Sometimes, precision can be a mistake, while being vague is correct.¡± ¡°But¡­ without sufficient knowledge, such cultivation is nothing but a pipe dream.¡± Xu Jingming read the book¡¯s preface. Then, he continued reading. ¡°Humans who can only live ons are the most fragile humans. Their bodies are most fragile and are in need of evolution¡­¡± Xu Jingming read the detailed exnation. Lv. 1, 2, and 3 were all exined together. In Xuan¡¯s opinion, the first three levels were very easy. Lv. 4 was a hurdle! Most people were stuck at this bottleneck and couldn¡¯t break through to Lv. 4. Lv. 5 was an even bigger hurdle! This was a huge obstacle that countless humans on countlesss faced. ¡°Whether you can break through to Lv. 5 is key to bing a cosmic lifeform!¡± ary lifeforms are weak and can only survive in their¡¯s safe environments. Their lifespans are short, and their bodies are weak. Be it from heat, coldness, or hunger, they can die.¡± ¡°As for cosmic lifeforms, they can travel the cosmos freely and have a much longer lifespan. They aren¡¯t afraid of mes or the low temperatures in space and don¡¯t need to eat or drink. They can absorb the light of the stars and all kinds of radiation energy. Only then can they be qualified to travel the universe and be cosmic citizens.¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be surprised when he read this..?Cosmic lifeforms? Cosmic citizen? Chapter 141 - Mental Tempering Five Techniques

Chapter 141: Mental Tempering Five Techniques

Trantor: CKtalon This was the first time Xu Jingming understood the difference betweenary lifeforms and cosmic lifeforms. He read it carefully many times. ording to the legacy¡¯s description,?be it ordinary Earthlings before evolution or after obtaining the evolutionary method, we are only consideredary lifeforms? Weak and fragile? Cosmic lifeforms could fly and even travel the cosmos. They had a long lifespan and didn¡¯t need to eat or drink. They could absorb ster light and even the energy of all kinds of light. Even if he was considered a very strong human on Earth, he was still far from reaching this level. Oh, there¡¯s a detailed description here. ary Life Evolution is divided into five levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Transcendent, and Perfected. Xu Jingming read the description. After the evolutionary method reaches Perfected, the evolutionary method from before is useless. A new evolutionary method is needed! Only by relying on higher-level evolutionary methods can one break through to be a cosmic lifeform. After reaching Lv. 5, the evolutionary method will be perfected. Following that, one can cultivate Cosmic Lifeform evolutionary methods. Typically, reaching Lv. 5 50% implies that the new evolutionary method can be cultivated, allowing for a breakthrough to be a cosmic lifeform. Xu Jingming came to a realization.?At the end of the day, there¡¯s only one thing to do¡ªreach Lv. 5! As long as he reached Lv. 5, it was very easy for his evolutionary method to reach Perfected. As long as he reached Lv. 5, reaching 50% just took some time. As for the evolutionary method? Since the Earth Alliance could exchange for a Lv. 10 legacy, he believed that they could obtain cosmic lifeform evolution methods. Reaching Lv. 5 is the greatest obstacle to bing a cosmic lifeform.?Xu Jingming read it carefully.?Lv. 4¡¯s control over the body has reached the level of ¡®muscle fibers.¡¯ Lv. 5¡¯s control over the body has to reach the level of ¡®cell.¡¯ By consciously controlling every cell in the body in the beginning, if one can perfectly control every cell, it will be Lv. 5 99%.?Xu Jingming was a little dumbfounded as he read the description. Breaking through to Lv. 5 is a hurdle that countless humans on countlesss face. The difficulty of breaking through is that the first step requires one to be able to clearly sense all the cells in one¡¯s body. The second step is to consciously control them gradually. Xu Jingming drew a cold breath.?If it weren¡¯t for the legacy¡¯s guidance, I wouldn¡¯t have known the key to breaking through. I have to sense all the cells first? This first step is very difficult,?Xu Jingming thought. In fact, Xu Jingming could vaguely sense his cells after persevering with mental cultivation every day and gradually advancing past Lv. 4. He could sense some of therger cells clearly, but it was difficult for the smaller cells. The sensitivity of one¡¯s senses was like one¡¯s eyesight. The better one¡¯s vision, the clearer one could see. It was the same for one¡¯s senses! The sharper one¡¯s senses, the more minute a level they could feel of their body. This requires mental tempering.?Xu Jingming flipped through the book. Mental Tempering Five Techniques??Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up as he read it carefully. Mental Tempering 1: Twelve Orifices Tempering. Ordinary evolutionary methods allowed the body to evolve in every aspect, evolving one¡¯s level in life. The brain would also be stronger naturally, having faster reaction time, stronger brain signals, and sharper senses. However, it wasn¡¯t a specialized brain evolutionary method after all! Twelve Orifices Tempering focused on the brain; it was a supplementary evolutionary method that increased the limits of the brain¡¯s growth. The mind and heart sounded incredulous, but in essence, it was the brain¡¯s consciousness. With a powerful brain, one¡¯s senses were naturally much sharper. This Twelve Orifices Tempering was only suitable forary lifeforms. The essence of cosmic lifeforms had undergone a transformation, so the Twelve Orifices Tempering was useless for them. Mental Tempering 2:ary Visualization. Visualization is to cleanse and temper the mind so as to make the mind pure, allowing one to unleash greater potential. This visualization method is a method I¡¯ve cultivated all my life. It¡¯s suitable forary lifeforms to cultivate for 3-4 hours a day. Isn¡¯tary Visualization the mental cultivation method I persist in every day? Three to four hours a day is the best??Xu Jingming blinked and carefully read the content of this visualization method. The detailed description of the visualization method and his possession experience deepened Xu Jingming¡¯s understanding of this concept. This description describes the basics and doesn¡¯t go too deep, but some parts of the basics¡­ are something I didn¡¯t notice.?Xu Jingming looked at the visualization method and sighed with emotion. For example, when tempering the mind, one¡¯s body was to be akin to a celestial body. At the same time, he had to sense every fluctuation in his body, such as the flow of blood in his body and the digestion of food. These were like magma flowing insides while the¡¯s ecosystem naturally operated. For example, when light shone on the skin and dust touched the skin, they were akin to havings being illuminated by ster light or tiny meteors bombarding thes. There were many detailed directions. Although it was only the basics, it made the visualization method clearer. His mind was like a, bing vaster and powerful. Mental Tempering 3: Tempering the mind through multiple setbacks. Even with a powerful body and a strong mind, one could be dazed, terrified, and horrified without experiencing any setbacks. This is because one¡¯s willpower isn¡¯t strong enough. One has to temper their mind. After suffering thousands of strikes, the mind would be akin to tempered steel! The will wouldn¡¯t be shaken! There were many ways to temper one¡¯s mind and will. It wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to say that a thousand strikes were needed. There were 12 ways to temper one¡¯s will during theary lifeform phase. One could experience them one by one and undergo tests. Tempering the mind through multiple setbacks? Having a mind like tempered steel??Xu Jingming fell into thought. The 12 methods that followed surprised him. Mental Tempering 4: Reading and understanding to have a clear mind. Reading allows one to understand the principles of all things without any lingering doubts left. When you aren¡¯t confused by society¡¯s operations, one¡¯s personal fate, and even everything in the world happening in front of you and are capable of seeing through everything at a nce, you will naturally be able to deal with everything in aposed manner because everything is within your expectations. You won¡¯t be terrified or uneasy, so your mind will naturally be stronger. Rmended reading: Historical, Biographies, Science¡­ Reading??Xu Jingming was surprised. Before reading the legacy, he never expected the fourth mental tempering method to be ¡®reading.¡¯ The importance of reading might be more and more important in theter stages of evolution.?Xu Jingming realized this. After all, Ambro relied on reading to break through to Lv. 10.?Ambro and Xuan have one thing inmon¡ªthey have very high educational backgrounds. Reading? Although Xu Jingming also graduated from university, he didn¡¯t touch many books after graduation. The rmended books in the legacy don¡¯t seem to be Earth¡¯s books??Xu Jingming thought to himself.?They should be books Xuan thinks are very good. These are books from a long, long time ago in the universe. I wonder if I can read these books on Earth. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t think too much about it and continued reading the legacy. Mental Tempering 5: Practice. Reading allows one to understand the principles of all things, but it¡¯s onlyprehension! One still needs to experience it personally. Experience the fate of humans from different civilizations and sses and experience different professions to verify the scientific principles you¡¯ve understood¡­ Put everything you understand into practice. Practice took much longer than reading. One needed a long lifespan to put all of them into practice. I once studied briefly for ten years and took a hundred years to put them into practice before gaining some sess. Iter devoted myself to reading for a thousand years and put things into practice for more than ten thousand years before reaching Lv. 10.. Even so, I was still far from reaching ¡®Doubtless.¡¯ Chapter 142 - Limit of Lv. 4

Chapter 142: Limit of Lv. 4

After reading the five mental tempering methods, Xu Jingming felt that the path for mental tempering became much clearer. He immediately continued reading the legacy. Spearmanship? Xu Jingming looked at the spearmanship records. Xuan was a spearman, and he was a cosmic legend. He had spent countless efforts on spearmanship, so his exnations on spearmanship were naturally extremely clear. The principle of force delivery? The principle of pration? Transmission of the body¡¯s strength? Thebination of footwork¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up as he read. Although he also taught the nine martial arts sses, it was much more superficial than Xuan¡¯s legacy. Xuan¡¯s legacy was indeed moreplicated, but he had exined the core ideas clearly. So that¡¯s how it is. This way, I can perfectly borrow forces and constantly channel them, allowing me to linkbos together.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The legacy first described the principles and then the basic moves of spearmanship. There were even five killer spearmanship moves. The basic moves Xuan taught were simpler, and the force delivered was more direct. The effects were also better. The killer moves were naturally much stronger than the moves Xu Jingming figured out himself. ¡­ After reading for more than an hour, Xu Jingming suddenly couldn¡¯t read anymore. What? I can only read the content of theary lifeform¡¯s cultivation phase??Xu Jingming was surprised. He could only read Lv. 5 cultivation methods at most. Any higher? He couldn¡¯t finish reading the first volume of Beam Transformation. ¡°Please break through to be a cosmic lifeform to continue reading.¡± ¡°If aary lifeform forces their cultivation of the subsequent content, it will be harmful and useless.¡± The book gave a notification. Xu Jingming felt a little indignant and tempted, but he also knew that cosmic lifeforms were on apletely different level fromary lifeforms. Cosmos lifeforms could absorb the light of the stars and energy radiation, allowing them to live without eating or drinking. The subsequent cultivation methods were definitely different. To practice what a cosmic lifeform practiced as aary lifeform¡­ was probably tempting fate. I¡¯ve already gained a lot.?Xu Jingming closed the book and was in a good mood.?At least, I¡¯m no longer puzzled about the different stages as aary lifeform. I also understand the various principles behind spearmanship. Xu Jingming¡¯s understanding of Beam Transformation became much clearer. After understanding the essence behind the principles, he understood the problems with his spearmanship. ¡­ From this day onward, Xu Jingming began to focus on cultivation ording to the instructions in the first volume of Beam Transformation. Different legacies had different values. Lv. 8 legacies were usually written by Lv. 9 experts or even stronger experts, so they naturally wrote it more thoroughly. Moreover, even if they were both written by cosmic legends, a Lv. 8 legacy was different from a Lv. 5 legacy. Lv. 5 legacies were cheap. One just needed to write down some basics. For example, the five mental tempering techniques might be three. The five killer spearmanship moves might be reduced to two. After all, a low price was only worth that much knowledge. A Lv. 8 legacy had a much higher price and was much more detailed. For example, the legacy¡ªBeam Transformation¡ªrecorded Xuan¡¯s greatest spearmanship achievements in his life. He naturally put in a lot of effort when writing it, and the first volume was a Lv. 8 legacy. ¡­ Twelve Orifices Tempering! Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and tapped the different parts of his head in a regr order with his fingers. The first volume of Beam Transformation had detailed methods and an attached video. Xu Jingming first practiced in the virtual world¡¯s martial arts arena, and he only started practicing in reality after he mastered it. This was also requested in the legacy. If one practiced blindly in reality, it was easy to damage the brain. ¡­ Pu! Pu! Xu Jingming advanced and instantly thrust out with his spear. Strangely, two holes appeared when he stabbed out and prated the stone wall. The foundation of Beam Transformation¡¯s consecutive stabs is to deliver two consecutive strikes.?Xu Jingming looked at the holes in the stone wall. During the possession, Xuan had delivered consecutive strikes. He had stabbed out more than ten million times, and he delivered countless strikes consecutively¡­ But the basics started with two consecutive strikes. The core of abo was to borrow the force of the first strike to deliver a second strike. The smaller the gap between the two strikes, the better. Just like how¡­ he was so fast that although it looked like he had only stabbed out once, he had actually delivered two consecutive strikes. I¡¯ll take my time practicing.?Now that Xu Jingming had the legacy, he had Beam Transformation¡¯s detailed guidance. ¡­ Wow, a cosmic legend is actually that impressive? Liu Hai had chosen to possess a cosmic legend after receiving the contribution points. I¡¯ve ruminated over the Lv. 8 legacy for months and had many questions. Byparing it to the cosmic legend I possessed¡­ I immediately understood a lot.?Liu Hai was also in the martial arts arena,bing through the gains from the possession. I¡¯ve really broadened my horizons. In front of cosmic legends,s are like toys. They can even change the flow of time, and their bodies can travel long distances in the vast universe??Liu Hai shook his head and sighed.?What an incredible life. The humans on Earth were far inferior to the legendary humans in the universe. It was precisely because he saw this possibility that Liu Hai¡¯s heart burned even more.?Perhaps I can¡¯t reach that level, but as long as I can reach 1% or even 0.01%? That¡¯s already very impressive. Liu Hai was full of vigor as he continued practicing diligently. ¡­ The experts who received contribution points exchanged for resources to cultivate diligently. The number of experts who had received legacies worldwide increased. As long as one was talented and improved quickly, the country and even the Earth Alliance would groom them. They would receive at least a Lv. 5 legacy! No genius was left out in the virtual world. Arge number of geniuses were rapidly growing on Earth. Time passed¡­ In the blink of an eye, a month passed, and it was February 8. The Chinese New Year had passed, and Xu Jingming was practicing shield techniques in the martial arts arena. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! 10,000 arrows shot out in unison, and countless arrows shot over from different directions. Xu Jingming held his dual shields and tried his best to block them. In this mode, what was needed wasn¡¯t ferocity; the impact of the arrows wasn¡¯t strong but mild and continuous. The defense needed to be wless. ng! ng! ng! Xu Jingming naturally locked onto all the iing arrows, avoiding some of the arrows as he walked. He used his dual shields to block the vast number of arrows. Suddenly, Xu Jingming¡¯s movements became faster, and his dual shields became smoother and closer to perfection. Buzz. Xu Jingming blocked for another ten seconds because all the arrows were blocked in these ten seconds. None of the arrows touched his body, and all the arrows immediately stopped. Then, they turned ethereal and disappeared. I should¡¯ve improved.?Xu Jingming sensed something and opened his personalbat strength interface¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Transcendent 99%) (360 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 702 Technique: Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 4 99%), Astral Spear Technique (Lv. 4 99%), Footwork (Lv. 4 99%), Shield Technique (Lv. 4 99%) Basic Combat Strength: 63180 Combat Bonus: 73% Combat Strength: 109,301 My shield technique has also broken through to Lv. 4 99%.?Xu Jingming revealed a look of delight. A few days before Chinese New Year, his Beam Transformation was first to reach Lv. 4 99%. He subsequently broke through in several other aspects until he had everything reach the limit of Lv. 4 today. Next, I have to think of a way to reach Lv. 5, Xu Jingming thought.. Chapter 143 - Am I Crazy? To Torment Myself Like This!

Chapter 143: Am I Crazy? To Torment Myself Like This!

Trantor: CKtalon ording to Beam Transformation¡¯s first volume, breaking through to Lv. 5 is a hurdle that countless humans on countlesss face.?Xu Jingming¡¯s expression turned solemn.?Xuan described the difficulty going from Lv. 1 to Lv. 4 as rtively low. Breaking through to Lv. 5 was much more difficult. This step¡­ was also a qualitative change in human evolution across the vast universe. If one seeded, they would be a cosmic lifeform! The first step of the breakthrough is to be able to clearly sense all the cells in my body!?Xu Jingming tried to sense it.?I¡¯ve evolved to Transcendent 99%, so it¡¯s indeed a little clearer, but I¡¯m still far from being able to sense all the cells clearly. The cells in the body varied in size. He could sense some of therger cells, but the smaller ones were hazy. ording to the legacy, I have to strengthen my spirit and mind to sense them clearly.?Xu Jingming was extremely solemn.?The method to make the spirit and mind stronger is the five mental tempering methods. Of the five mental tempering methods, I¡¯ve been consistent with the Twelve Orifices Tempering andary Visualization every day! I¡¯ll add ¡®tempering the mind through multiple setbacks,¡¯ as well as reading, Xu Jingming thought. As for putting things into practice, it needed to be done after reading and gaining a clear understanding. Moreover, it took a long time, so it was clearly not suitable for the time being. I¡¯ll read three hours a day. The rest of the time, I¡¯ll temper my spirit and mind. There are 12 ways to hone one¡¯s spirit and mind. Previously, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t train his will because it took too long. Once he spent time on one aspect, it would greatly reduce the time afforded to his spearmanship and shield technique practice. ¡­ First aspect of tempering the mind, hunger. In the personal martial arts arena, Xu Jingming set up his personal status. When hunger reaches a certain level, it will make one go crazy as they suffer in pain! Moreover, hunger will only increase with time. In this training, I have to ovee hunger and continue practicing my spearmanship! The longer I canst, the better. I can ce my favorite food and alcohol beside me, but I won¡¯t eat or drink.?Xu Jingming remembered the description of this method andpletely set up the scene. Many of the delicacies he liked appeared on the stone table beside him. There were all kinds of noodles, drinks, meat, and so on. Start off with Lv. 8 hunger!?Xu Jingming set everything up, and his body immediately fell into an extreme state of hunger. ¡°Oh!¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but tremble, and he felt his stomach churn. Hunger spread through every neuralwork in his body. He was hungry, starving! When he saw the food on the stone table¡ªthe delicacies he used to like¡ªXu Jingming¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but light up, and his thirst increased tenfold or even a hundredfold. He really wanted to eat them! Persevere. This is only the beginning.?Xu Jingming practiced his spearmanship and Beam Transformation. Beam Transformation was extremely simple¡ªit only had one thrust! Now that he was suffering from hunger, he no longer had the energy to think aboutplicated moves. Instead, he fully focused on Beam Transformation, allowing him to divert some of the torment from hunger. Persevere! Persevere! He just needed to click on ¡®restore his body to its peak¡¯ to escape his hungry state. He would also feel blissful eating the delicacies on the stone table beside him. However, he couldn¡¯t click on the recovery button, eat, or drink. Every second was torturous, and it became harder the further he went. It¡¯s too difficult. Hunger in the virtual world is 100% replicated, and the hunger level can keep rising. Lv. 10, Lv. 11¡­ A body that has evolved to Lv. 4 99% can withstand very high levels of hunger, but can one¡¯s spirit and mind withstand it? It¡¯s too difficult. It¡¯s too difficult for me.?Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship started bing a little inurate.?Am I crazy? Why am I tormenting myself like this? There are 12 ways to hone one¡¯s will. Why do I have to torture myself with these methods? Training the brain andary Visualization can slowly improve the mental tempering effects. Why do I have to hone my will through torture? Give up¡­ Give up¡­ Every second became harder and harder to bear. The feeling of hunger made Xu Jingming¡¯s vision blur, and his entire will began to fall into a haze. He didn¡¯t even think about it; it was purely his instincts that allowed him to finally reach out and tap the interface that had been floating to the side, restoring his body. He returned to his peak state! I-I¡­?Xu Jingming woke up and realized that he was lying on the ground. At this moment, he felt extremelyfortable, and thefortable feeling intoxicated him. Only after experiencing such terrifying hunger did he feel how wonderful it was to not be hungry. Isted 32 minutes and 17 seconds??Xu Jingming looked at the record.?When I copsed at the end, my hunger reached Lv. 10? As time passed, especially while practicing spearmanship, the hunger level slowly increased. Lv. 10 hunger is that terrifying??Xu Jingming thought to himself. ording to Xuan¡¯s records, there are three realms to honing one¡¯s will. The first realm is perseverance, and it¡¯s also the mostmon realm. The longer one persists in resisting, the stronger one¡¯s mental resilience and willpower will be. The second realm is calmness. To be able to calmly face all kinds of pain and torture, one will feel that the pain and torment are only a part of one¡¯s physiology. It won¡¯t affect one¡¯s mind.?Xu Jingming found it iprehensible when he thought of this realm.?How can such hunger not affect one¡¯s mind? To treat it as a part of one¡¯s physiology? Is that even human? Only after experiencing hunger did he realize how difficult it was. The third realm is heat! No matter how great the torment is, it will only make the spirit and mind, as well as will, burn hotter and more condensed. The mind and will would be hardened like a de¡¯s edge! The torment will only make the de sharper. The third realm gets more and more ridiculous. Xu Jingming shook his head.?I¡¯ll follow up with the second method to hone my will. ¡­ Second aspect, solitary confinement. Locked in a small dark box that¡¯s slightlyrger than a person, I won¡¯t be able to extend my hands or stand up straight; I have to bend my back to stand. No sound is allowed in the ck box. The virtual world will detect ¡®brain fluctuations,¡¯ so once the brain fluctuations exceed a normal range, the training will fail. Xu Jingming was in the small dark room. The small dark room was tiny. He had to bend while standing with his hands on his knees. This was the mostfortable position inparison. No sounds, and the area is so small? It¡¯s stifling.?Xu Jingming found it difficult to turn around. The four walls of the small dark room were pitch-ck and identical. The stifling feeling inundated him, making him feel ufortable. In just three minutes. ¡°Brain fluctuations exceed the normal limits. Training failed.¡± A notification appeared, and the small dark room dissipated. What? I just felt a little stifled and ufortable, and I failed??Xu Jingming frowned.?Do I have to be rxed and happy in this situation? ¡­ Third aspect, cursed by everyone. The stronger one is, the more they care about their self-esteem. Can you maintain your calm amidst criticism? Once the fluctuations in the brain exceed the normal range, training will be a failure,?Xu Jingming thought as he set up the scenario. I can¡¯t even fight back while being spat at and cursed by countless people? I have to maintain my brain fluctuations within normal limits??Xu Jingming thought of this and shook his head.?I¡¯m not a masochist! While enduring the torment of hunger, Xu Jingming could stillfort himself with the words of the ancients: When Heaven is about to confer a great office on a man, it first exercises his mind with suffering, and his sinews and bones with toil; it exposes his body to hunger, subjects him to extreme poverty, and harasses him with troubles and setbacks so as to stimte his spirit, toughen his nature, and enhance his abilities. However, Xu Jingming still cared about his self-esteem. Even if he forced himself to endure everyone¡¯s spit and curses, his mind would fluctuate just thinking about it. He couldn¡¯t face it calmly. ¡­ Xu Jingming tried all 12 ways to hone his will. Just the thought of some caused him to flinch. For example, three of them required torture. They are even more terrifying than the torture methods recorded in history books. Am I crazy to torture myself like this??Xu Jingming shook his head.?Xuan himself said that these methods are suitable for some people, but it doesn¡¯t mean they are suitable for everyone.. Chapter 144 - Getting More Pumped the More I Practice!

Chapter 144: Getting More Pumped the More I Practice!

Trantor: CKtalon Scorned by loved ones? To keep the emotional fluctuations in my brain from exceeding the normal limits while being scorned by loved ones??Xu Jingming thought for a moment and shook his head.?The requirement for this method has to be the ten people I care about the most in my life! To make them curse and spit at me and abandon me? Even if it¡¯s virtual, I don¡¯t want to see it. Just the thought of it made him miserable. His parents, wife, master, grandfather, and many others were the most important part of his life. To be scorned by his loved ones? Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t even willing to virtualize such a scenario! This was because he knew that he couldn¡¯t keep his brain fluctuations within normal limits. ... ¡°Sonar training methods can turn sound waves into weapons that can affect the brain¡¯s fluctuations and emotions. This training method requires one to resist the interference of sound waves and stabilize their emotions.¡± ... ¡°Exhaustion.¡± ¡°Continue practicing the spear in extreme fatigue! With time, the increase in fatigue will affect the body more and more. Can your mind and will withstand the fatigue of your body as you continue practicing your spear?¡± ... ¡°Pain.¡± ¡°Continue practicing your spear in extreme pain. The pain level will gradually increase over time! How long can your mind and will withstand the pain?¡± ... The 12 methods were essentially torturous in different aspects¡ªmind, brain fluctuations, and physical suffering. They were filled with hardships! If one could withstand them, their mind would naturally be extraordinary. However, Xuan also noted that these methods weren¡¯t suitable for everyone. These 12 methods, especially mental thoughts and brain fluctuations, might lead to terrible situations if one insists on persisting despite being unable to take it. It might lead to bing warped or madness. I should avoid what I don¡¯t like,?Xu Jingming thought.?Of the many methods I tried, only one hasn¡¯t reached its limits. I didn¡¯t persist because I wanted to try all the methods. I can try the pain training method now. How long can I endure before I reach my limit??Xu Jingming thought. ****** Of the 12 methods, pain training was the only training that Xu Jingming could do for extended periods before suspending it. Continue now! I¡¯ll start the pain at Lv. 10.?In order to save time, Xu Jingming adjusted it to the level of pain from the previous attempt. Urgh. An intense pain instantly enveloped his entire body, and Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but tremble. Although it hurts, my body doesn¡¯t suffer any injuries, and I¡¯m not hungry or tired. In theory¡­ As long as I can withstand the pain, I canst a long time.?Xu Jingming continued using Beam Transformation. He was already used to enduring pain. When he was young, he practiced the Eight Extremities Fist and spearmanship. He had to persevere even when his fist bled from abrasions. He had to keep holding on to his spear even when his palms were scraped and blistered. Be it winter or summer, he practiced. Even if it was difficult and painful, he had to ovee it to ensure daily practice. In apetition, one had to continue fighting even if they were injured. Therefore, Xu Jingming¡¯s ability to endure pain was indeed much better than ordinary people. What¡¯s this little bit of pain? The despair after breaking my leg was truly painful.?Xu Jingming¡¯s darkest days were when he felt that his martial arts future was over after breaking his leg. This was because no matter how well he recovered in theory, he was still far from the legs of an ordinary expert. After working hard for so many years, his hopes were dashed, and he was tortured by despair every day. His despair tormented him for more than half a year before he got used to it. He felt that in his state, he had to ept his shorings and work hard at practicing his spear so as to make aeback at the world¡¯s strongest stage with his spearmanship. He practiced his spear daily and had to be careful with how he exerted force with his leg. He had to be very careful every time he felt the pain in his leg, afraid that his injuries would worsen. Back then, every time I exerted strength and stabbed out, my leg would hurt. However, I wasn¡¯t afraid of pain back then. I even had to weigh the pain carefully. What I was most afraid of was worsening my injuries.?Xu Jingming practiced his spearmanship. The current pain is only pain. It just pumps me up while I practice my spear.?Xu Jingming became even more excited as he practiced. The pain intensified the fluctuations in his brain. This intense emotionpletely fused into his spearmanship. Be light! Everything, including the pain and torment, turned into light! Xu Jingming felt that he was more focused on practicing Beam Transformation than when he was at his peak! Seconds and minutes passed. The pain intensified and became stronger! Under the pain, Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness focused more on Beam Transformation. Only by investing more¡ªincluding the pain¡ªwould he not be affected. Be light! Be light! Be light! The more intense the pain, the more focused his mind was! In theter stages of the pain, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have a single distracting thought! He only had one thought¡ªbe light! Let everything be light! His body, his pain, his emotions¡­ Let everything be light! Xu Jingming felt his spearmanship speed up! His willpower also mobilized his body more intensely! After an unknown period of time. Bang! Xu Jingming¡¯s body trembled. ¡°Pain has reached Lv. 15, copsing the neuralwork; the body will automatically recover.¡± A notification appeared, and Xu Jingming¡¯s body returned to its peak state. Without the pain, he felt extremelyfortable. Xu Jingming stood still in a daze.?What? Once the pain reaches the limits of my neuralwork, my body will automatically recover??Xu Jingming was a little surprised.?It¡¯s said that the pain should be unbearable, but I was getting more pumped practicing Beam Transformation! Yes, in his memory, he had already forgotten the pain at theter stages of his training. He felt his mind and consciousness be more and more excited as the willpower fused into every strike became stronger! The stronger the willpower in his mind, the happier he felt! ording to Xuan¡¯s description, this can be considered honing my will to the third level, right??Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of delight.?The third realm is ¡®heat!¡¯ No matter how intense the pain is, it will only make my mind and will burn hotter and be more condensed. My mind and will are like des, bing sharper the more they are honed? The legacy states that most people are at the first realm. They work hard to persevere and endure. The longer they endure, the better. Those who reach the second realm are considered geniuses if they can remain calm and not be affected by the pain. They are one in a million. It¡¯s extremely rare to reach the third level¡ªheat! Pain only solidifies one¡¯s mind and will. A genius among geniuses??Xu Jingming was in a good mood when he recalled the description in the legacy. The evaluation from Xuan, a cosmic legend, gave him confidence. Of the 12 training methods, this pain training method suits me well.?Xu Jingming was also filled with confidence in the path of mental tempering. Very well. I¡¯ll focus on training my will in the future and have the others as a supplement,?Xu Jingming thought. ****** Time passed silently, and in the blink of an eye, more than a month passed. Liu Hai was in the martial arts arena in his personal space. Why is it so difficult to break through to Lv. 5??Liu Hai held his shield and felt exhausted.?It¡¯s been more than a month since I reached Lv. 4 99%, but I can¡¯t see any hope of breaking through. I can¡¯t clearly sense all my cells the way the legacy mentions. Perhaps I need a battle that stimtes my spirit and mind,?Liu Hai thought. Over the years, Liu Hai had never fought his disciple, Xu Jingming, except when the virtual world firstunched! Liu Hai could also sense his disciple¡¯s rapid growth and knew that he was definitely a powerful opponent. Liu Hai tapped lightly and contacted Xu Jingming. Whoosh. The connection was sessful. ¡°Master, is something up?¡± On the other side of the projection was Xu Jingming, who was practicing his spear fervently. Chapter 145 - Xu Jingming vs. Liu Hai (1)

Chapter 145: Xu Jingming vs. Liu Hai (1)

Trantor: CKtalon In the past month or so, Xu Jingming¡¯s willpower improved tremendously. As the ¡®pain training method¡¯ for his mental tempering was very effective, Xu Jingming created a ¡®cold training method¡¯ and an ¡®extreme heat training method.¡¯ Even ordinary people could practice the tempering of their wills in cold and hot weather, so it was very safe to carry out this training method in the virtual world. Of course, Xu Jingming¡¯s cold and extreme heat training methods were very cold or scorching. They were enough to threaten the body, and he constantly approached the limits of death. In a harsh environment that pushed him close to the limits of death¡­ he still had to focus on his spearmanship! Only when his mind and will were more focused and dedicated could he not be interfered. Therefore, having the three training methods used in parallel, its effects on Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship were excellent, and his mind and will grew very quickly. He could now sense his body much more clearly, and he could almost sense all his cells. ¡°Master, is something up?¡± Xu Jingming looked at his master warmly. ¡°Jingming, how¡¯s your cultivation? Have you broken through to Lv. 5?¡± Liu Hai asked. Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Not yet! I¡¯ve been stuck at the bottleneck for more than a month.¡± Liu Hai nodded slightly. Just like him, he had been stuck at a bottleneck for more than a month. ¡°Come over now.¡± Liu Hai invited Xu Jingming to enter his martial arts arena. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming tapped gently and headed for the martial arts arena in his master¡¯s personal space. ... In the martial arts arena. Xu Jingming appeared out of thin air and smiled at Liu Hai. ¡°Master, have you made a breakthrough in your cultivation?¡± Last time, his master had given him pointers about being water so that he could unleash a strike with a mere thought. Is he giving me pointers again? ¡°I do want to break through.¡± Liu Hai shook his head with a smile and pointed at a stone bench. ¡°Have a seat.¡± Xu Jingming sat down. ¡°Let¡¯s have a chat.¡± Liu Hai looked at his disciple. ¡°Jingming, your way of thinking is different from mine. I¡¯m more traditional, and your growth is rapid and unstoppable¡­ You¡¯re no longer inferior to me now. You might even be stronger than me.¡± Xu Jingming immediately said, ¡°Master, I¡¯m only at the limit of Lv. 4 now.¡± ¡°It¡¯s different¡ªyour mental state is different.¡± Liu Hai smiled at his disciple. ¡°You¡¯re in high spirits and filled with fighting spirit. It¡¯s obvious that you¡¯ve found your path and are working hard to improve. As for me¡­ I¡¯m in a stupor. Our mental states arepletely different. It¡¯s only a matter of time before you surpass me.¡± Liu Hai had been the national team¡¯s head coach for so many years and had taught too many disciples. He could determine things just by looking at one¡¯s mental state to a very high uracy! Those who were in confusion often wore a frown or looked glum; there was always faint worry between their brows. It was like a blunt saber that was no longer sharp. Those with elevated fighting spirit and a glint in their eyes were expressions of confidence! That confidence could infect others. This was the situation between the two. Liu Hai was in a state of confusion, and Xu Jingming¡¯s mental state could already infect others. Liu Hai understood the difference between the two the moment they met. ¡°Master, don¡¯t praise me. The more you praise me, the more flustered I get,¡± Xu Jingming immediately said. Liu Hai smiled. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this. I want to ask about sensing all the cells in the body. Any experience you can share?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t broken through yet, so I¡¯ll briefly exin my thoughts.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hide his insights and said, ¡°I believe Master has also received a legacy, so you should know the importance of mental tempering.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°At this moment, only by raising and strengthening one¡¯s mind and spirit can one sense all the cells in the body,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°How can one strengthen their mind and consciousness? Master definitely knows some training methods and visualization methods.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°There are some mental tempering methods in the legacy I received as well.¡± ¡°I think that to improve in the short term is to hone the mind and will,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Hone the mind and will?¡± Liu Hai nodded slightly. ¡°The legacy I received also mentions 18 ways to temper the mind and will. It¡¯s just that I think most of them aren¡¯t suitable for me. There are only six I¡¯m trying to practice¡­¡± ¡°There are also realms when ites to honing the mind and will,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Right.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°Some people work hard, persevering through gritted teeth. Others can brush off all the torment in the external world as an illusion. The freaks¡­ be more focused in mind and will through the tempering, solidifying and strengthening their mind and will.¡± ¡°Of the three realms, the higher the realm, the better the effects of tempering one¡¯s will.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Master, you can give it a try and find a method that¡¯s most suitable for you to temper your will.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve tried all kinds of methods, and they¡¯re all at the first realm. I could only work hard and persist through it.¡± Liu Hai shook his head and nced at his disciple in surprise. ¡°Jingming, you should be at a higher realm. Is that why your mind and consciousness are improving so quickly?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He didn¡¯t hide it from his master. ¡°This is talent,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s because I was used to practicing my spear in pain in the eight-plus years after my leg was broken,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I repeatedly requested myself not to be affected by the pain. Over time, it became instinctive.¡± The injury to his broken leg appeared to be healing, but the slightest change in weather caused his leg to hurt. Just being exposed to the cold and wind hurt his leg. It also hurt when he exercised past a certain limit. However, he couldn¡¯t not exercise. He had to maintain an appropriate level of training so that his injuries wouldn¡¯t worsen. And in the arena¡­ Sometimes, he would slightly exceed the limits. Only in the World Martial Arts Tournament would he unleash his ultimate move without caring about his injuries at critical moments! This was also the reason why he had to retire at the age of 26. It couldn¡¯t be helped; his injuries worsened after participating in the World Tournament. ¡°Practicing the spear in pain during those eight-plus years?¡± Liu Hai fell into thought. ¡°You didn¡¯t have the intention of honing your mind and will back then and only focused on practicing the spear. After eight to nine years, the pain gradually didn¡¯t bother you, so your realm naturally reached a certain level. And now, our training is to hone our mind and will. It¡¯s very difficult for us to do what you did.¡± ¡°A flower won¡¯t bloom if your goal is to pluck it, but a flower can bloom if you don¡¯t have the intention.¡± Liu Hai sighed with emotion. ¡°The mind is veryplicated.¡± ¡°It¡¯s veryplicated.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Of Xuan¡¯s five mental tempering methods, there were also two methods¡ªreading and putting into practice. Moreover, these two methods were even more important. For example, Xuan had said that he had put things into practice for more than 10,000 years before breaking through to Lv. 10. Elevating one¡¯s mind wasn¡¯t just about honing one¡¯s will. ¡°Of course, this might be because of your talent,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°Everyone has different genes. They grow in different environments and have different mental processes. This talent is naturally difficult to replicate.¡± Liu Hai looked at his disciple. ¡°After the virtual world¡¯sunch, we haven¡¯t had a good fight. Let¡¯s have a match today.¡± Xu Jingming jolted and smiled. ¡°I was crushed by you thest time, Master.¡± ¡°I was already at Lv. 3 the moment the virtual world wasunched, so I could naturally crush you,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°But now, both of us are at the limits of Lv. 4! It¡¯s hard to say who will win.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°Master, you have to be careful.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Liu Hai got up as well. Although he knew that his disciple was very strong, he had taught his disciple for so many years. As a master, he wanted to defeat his disciple to uphold his pride. ¡°I¡¯ll let you know why a master is a master,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Don your armor!¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming was extremely solemn. Soon. The master and disciple wore light armor and stood facing each other from afar. Liu Hai was tall and stocky; he held a shield in one hand and a saber in the other. Xu Jingming wore dark-red armor and held a ck spear. Although he was facing his master, Xu Jingming had the desire to defeat his opponent as long as he was fighting! Moreover¡­ the person in front of him was his master, the master he had never defeated in all his years. Ever since he entered the national team, he had never won a sparring match! Xu Jingming wanted to win, but he knew very well how powerful his master¡¯s actualbat was. The thirst for battle and his master¡¯s strength consolidated Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness even more, making him strive to win this battle even more. ¡°Very good.¡± Liu Hai could feel his heart palpitating. This rapidly growing disciple threatened him. Moreover, as his master, he instinctively wanted to win! This instinct and self-esteem further consolidated his mind and consciousness. ¡°You first,¡± Liu Hai said. Chapter 146 - Double Breakthroughs

Chapter 146: Double Breakthroughs

Over the years of Liu Hai¡¯s sparring with his disciples, he had always gotten his disciples to make the first move. Of course, his Taiji Shield Saber technique was also good at defending and counter-attacking. ¡°Master, be careful.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his master from afar and focused his mind. He kicked the ground, and the ground trembled. He then turned into a dark-red afterimage and attacked Liu Hai. As he was too fast, the air emitted an ear-piercing whistle wherever he passed. Liu Hai held a shield in one hand and a saber in the other. His firm muscles made him appear like a mountain as he calmly watched Xu Jingming charge over. The more important a battle was, the calmer Liu Hai became inbat. Even though he appeared excited and looked to be filled with fighting spirit, his heart was akin to a calmke that clearly reflected every aspect of the battle. Bang! The spear suddenly struck the shield, and the terrifying might of the collision spread in all directions. Liu Hai¡¯s hair fluttered, while Xu Jingming¡¯s brows were filled with fighting spirit. ng! ng! ng! Xu Jingming attacked wantonly with his spear. sh, smash, poke, sweep¡­ He struck out repeatedly with his spear and attacked frantically. His speed was extremely fast, and he attacked Liu Hai frantically. He would pulverize anything in front of him even if it was a mountain. Liu Hai didn¡¯t counterattack and only held a huge shield to block Xu Jingming¡¯s every strike. No matter how Xu Jingming attacked, Liu Hai was like a reef in the water, blocking every impact. ¡°Jingming, your spearmanship is average,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°I¡¯m about to attack.¡± ¡°Master,e on. Feel free to attack,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Liu Hai suddenly took a step forward. He took a step forward, cing his shield in front of him as he mmed forward like a mountain! It collided with Xu Jingming¡¯s spear, causing his expression to change slightly. He moved his feet and took a few steps back. Master cultivates Ferocious Tiger Evolution, so his strength is much greater than mine. His shield is also arge shield, so his strikes are very powerful.?Xu Jingming retreated rapidly, and Liu Hai took a step forward to catch up to him. Xu Jingming raised the spear in his hand in a strange manner and turned it into an arc, attempting to pierce through Liu Hai¡¯s body from below. Liu Hai easily pressed down with the shield in his left hand and blocked the spear. As he blocked it, he continued charging forward, his saber shing. Xu Jingming had already retreated in advance when his spear missed. The saber beam sliced across his chest, just three inches short. The shield is hard and fast, but the saber is soft and mild.?Xu Jingming also knew his master¡¯sbat style, so he had been very careful of the saber. The master-disciple duo exchanged blows. With thebination of Liu Hai¡¯s shield and saber, his defense didn¡¯t reveal any ws. His attacks were fierce and strange. Xu Jingming had the advantage in movement and was extremely fast! He didn¡¯t give Liu Hai a chance to get close. As the two parties fought, the valley suffered! The collisions of the weapons sted away the trees. Large craters appeared in the mountain walls, and even the ground produced was covered in huge ravines or huge pits. There was no audience in this battle, so the outside world was unaware. However, this battle was the strongest battle since the virtual world¡¯sunch! Boom! Liu Hai was extremely fierce. His shield strangely gave way, and Xu Jingming¡¯s spear missed. Liu Hai immediately advanced and tried to get close. Pu! Pu! Xu Jingming¡¯s spear suddenly moved. At close range, he struck out with extreme speed. What??Liu Hai couldn¡¯t help but tense up when he realized that his disciple could unleash his full strength just after delivering a move. He immediately spun his saber that was about to attack. ng! The saber beam struck the spear shaft. The spear spun, and a second strike stabbed over. Two-hitbo! Liu Hai finally made it in time with the shield in his left hand and barely blocked the strike. What fast spearmanship.?Liu Hai looked at Xu Jingming.?I nearly failed to block it with my shield and saber. ¡°Master, don¡¯t you go losing to your disciple,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. What he had suddenly used was the foundation of one of the five ultimate moves recorded in the first volume of ¡®Beam Transformation.¡¯ Of the five spear techniques, Xu Jingming ced the greatest importance onbo attacks. As he had possessed Xuan, Xu Jingming knew very well that Xuan¡¯s strongest spearmanship was a single thrust. Strictly speaking, it was abo thrust! Xuan could deliver millions of consecutive strikes in all kinds of ways. Combo attacks became instinctive to Xuan. When Xu Jingming honed his will, he practiced Beam Transformation and pursuedbo attacks. Pu! Pu! Pu! Xu Jingming began to bare his fangs. He had only been warming up at the beginning. At the same time, he gave his master an illusion¡ªthat his disciple¡¯s spearmanship was only average. Then, he executed hisbo without any warning! This was thebat strategy his master often taught! An abrupt reversal would surprise the enemy. As long as the enemy¡¯s reaction time was dyed in the slightest bit, he might win. Liu Hai was indeed caught off-guard, but with his shield and saberbination, he was just too good at defense; he managed to hold on. Since he had executed abo, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hold back. Beam Transformation. Die. Xu Jingming abandoned his other spearmanship moves and only stabbed out once,pletely using Beam Transformation! He keptboing¡ªtwo-hitbo, three-hitbo, six-hitbo! ording to Xuan¡¯s requirements, Xu Jingming could at most deliver a six-hitbo! The so-called six-hitbo didn¡¯t mean that the intervals were the same every time. Instead, he needed to umte strength for every strike. He needed to borrow the strength of the prior strikes until he reached the sixth strike, allowing the sixth strike to be the fastest. However, the conditions to execute it were simplest for a two-hitbo. The more consecutive strikes Xu Jingming used, the harder it was to execute them with his current realm. What fierce spearmanship!?Liu Hai held the shield in his left hand and defended with all his might. He even had to use the saber in his right hand to help in the defense. Xu Jingming¡¯s attacks were too fierce like inundating waves; his spear constantly shed. Continuous thrusts! The spear would pierce through at the slightest w, killing him. Therefore, Liu Hai didn¡¯t dare to be distracted. Break! Break! Break!?The better his master defended, the stronger Xu Jingming¡¯s will to attack became. He usually practiced his spear facing the air, arrows, rocks, and virtual opponents; it was nowhere as good as facing his master! His master¡¯s defensive moves were perfect, allowing Xu Jingming to pursue stronger spearmanship. In his excitement, Xu Jingming¡¯s spear was like a phantom as his mind and will burned brighter. He stabbed out six times in a row before taking advantage of the opportunity to deliver a seventh strike. At this moment, Xu Jingming felt delighted. He let nature take its course¡ªhe delivered the seventh, eighth, and finally the ninth strike! Nine-hitbo! ording to Xuan¡¯s description, being able to deliver a passing nine-hitbo as aary lifeform meant that one had reached lesser mastery inbo attacks. Reaching a 36-hitbo was considered greater mastery. It was difficult to find an opponent at the same level as aary lifeform. Awesome.?Xu Jingming felt extremely delighted when he executed the nine-hitbo. It felt so good that his scalp felt like it was about to explode. He stabbed out tens of thousands of times a day in pursuit of stronger spearmanship. When he finally broke through, the sense of aplishment and pleasure made his mind and will tremble with fervor. At this moment¡ª The ¡®Combat Bonus: 85%¡¯ in Xu Jingming¡¯s personalbat strength interface had already silently changed to ¡®Combat Bonus: 100%.¡¯ This spearmanship¡­ When Xu Jingming executed the Beam Transformation¡¯s nine-hitbo, he only felt delighted. However, Liu Hai felt the exact opposite when facing this spear technique! He instinctively felt a huge threat! He felt death approaching. He couldn¡¯t defend against such a spear technique! Could it be that my defense can¡¯t even keep up??Liu Hai¡¯s mind and will trembled at this moment¡ªa trembling of anger and indignation! Although he had studied from every school of martial arts in the world in his life¡¯s pursuit of cultivation, he focused on Taiji! With Taiji as his foundation, hebined it with his shield and saber, making him best at defense. He had never been injured since he participated in the World Martial Arts Tournament! Now that he had a Lv. 8 legacy and had possessed a cosmic legend¡ªwho was good at shield and saber and also an expert mostpatible with him¡ªhis proficiency in defending improved. Defense was what he was most proud of. His disciple was now at the limits of Lv. 4. Being at the same level, he could tolerate being suppressed, but he couldn¡¯t tolerate not being able to defend! This was thest bit of pride in defense! Block him! When Xu Jingming stabbed out with his ninth strike, it was also the most terrifying strike of the nine-hitbo. Liu Hai only had one thought¡ªhe had to block it no matter what. At this moment, he was retreating. The shield was too heavy, so it was toote. He spun the saber in his right hand and drew an iparably beautiful arc. It was a close call, and he struck Xu Jingming¡¯s spear shaft at thest moment, causing the spear to deviate and brush past Liu Hai¡¯s body. I blocked it.?Liu Hai felt immense joy. At the same time, he understood.?I finally understand why that cosmic legend¡¯s saber is so fast. At this moment, the ¡®Combat Bonus: 102%¡¯ on Liu Hai¡¯s personalbat strength interface had changed to: ¡®120% Combat Bonus.¡¯ What??Xu Jingming felt that he could win after unleashing the most unrestrained nine-hitbo because the final strike¡ªwhich was the amalgamation of the first eight strikes¡ªwas too fast. But when his master held his shield and retreated, the saber beam spun and imprinted an extremely beautiful saber beam mark in Xu Jingming¡¯s heart. And this saber beam had surprisingly blocked thest strike. Xu Jingming found it unbelievable that his strike could be blocked.. Chapter 147 - Xu Jingming vs. Liu Hai (2)

Chapter 147: Xu Jingming vs. Liu Hai (2)

Trantor: CKtalon After stabbing out with his strongest ninth strike, Xu Jingming¡¯s subsequent moves inevitably suffered a decline in momentum, and their might became inferior to the ninth strike. ¡°Hmph.¡± Liu Hai took a step and closed in domineeringly. His saber shed agilely, affecting Xu Jingming¡¯s spear and his retreating speed. Not good!?Xu Jingming immediately sensed that things were going south and wanted to retreat. However, Liu Hai¡¯s saber technique had undergone a transformation. Once his saber touched Xu Jingming, his strength would be affected, and he wouldn¡¯t be able to retreat at full strength. Liu Hai kept advancing. The shield in his left hand blocked Xu Jingming¡¯s counter-attack, and the saber in his right hand shed, sticking to Xu Jingming¡¯s blocking weapon time and time again. At the same time that it touched the weapon, an invisible fluctuation transmitted to Xu Jingming¡¯s body, affecting his speed. What kind of saber technique is this??Xu Jingming felt ufortable. He could only grit his teeth and forcefully execute his spearmanship in a bid to force Liu Hai back. However, he couldn¡¯t send the transformed Liu Hai into a retreat. He was stuck! They were in close range! Even though Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship changes were extremely fast, Liu Hai forced his disciple into a panic after just ten strikes with thebination of his saber and shield. A saber beam sliced across Xu Jingming¡¯s chest, slicing through his light armor and causing blood to seep out of his chest. Liu Hai retreated after striking out and smiled at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming helplessly tapped his personal interface to recover. ¡°Master, I lost,¡± Xu Jingming said helplessly. Then, he couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Master, your saber technique improved greatly in the end. Not only did you block my spearmanship, but you even prevented me from escaping. You even managed to slice open my protective armor with a single strike.¡± He also had a Transcendent 99% body, so the light armor was heavier and had excellent defense. ¡°I have to thank you.¡± Liu Hai chuckled and was very happy. ¡°I nearly lost to your nine consecutive strikes, especially the ninth strike at the end. My potential was forced out at that final moment. With a sh of inspiration, my saber technique broke through¡­ and I blocked that strike.¡± ¡°That saber technique is extremely fast,¡± Xu Jingming praised. ¡°Moreover, it¡¯s good at sticking to weapons, affecting the opponent to a certain extent.¡± ¡°My saber technique uses the Taiji lineage as its foundation,¡± Liu Hai introduced. ¡°I obtained the legacy and possessed a cosmic legend, so I gained quite a lot. I justprehended deeper profundities of my saber technique. My strikes are divided into Yin and Yang, and it¡¯s extremely fast and powerful. Moreover, Yin and Yang fluctuations can mess up the delivery of the enemy¡¯s physical strength.¡± Xu Jingming fell into thought. ¡°Your spearmanship is impressive enough. If a slightly weaker person were to fight me, just striking his weapon will result in the Yin-Yang fluctuations entering his body, causing it to lose control,¡± Liu Hai said. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°I know that Taiji is primarily about controlling oneself before the enemy, but it¡¯s ridiculous that one strike can make the enemy lose control.¡± ¡°Just like your nine martial arts sses, this is actually also a transmission of strength,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°When I strike out, the Yin-Yang force transmitted is an osciting force. This force exceeds the enemy¡¯s level of control, so the enemy¡¯s body will naturally lose control.¡± ¡°Impressive.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°I admit my loss.¡± His Beam Transformation also borrowed the force of strikes. He kept borrowing force and eventually fused it into his ninth strike. However, the control of strength in Liu Hai¡¯s saber technique was clearly more profound. Of course¡­ he couldn¡¯t be envious. After all, Liu Hai had studied martial arts his entire life and had an extremely solid foundation. The legacies and cosmic legend he possessed were allpatible with him as well. All of these fused into Taiji, allowing him to have such a saber technique. Meanwhile, he had his own path. His Beam Transformation¡¯s nine-hitbo was also a very strong move, but in a situation where both of them were at Lv. 4 99%, he was still inferior to his master in actualbat. ¡°I¡¯ve been training several decades longer than you, but I still won so narrowly. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be your match the next time we fight. After all, you improve quite quickly in terms of honing your will, but my improvement is slow.¡± Liu Hai tapped the interface gently, and a stone bench and table appeared beside him. There were also fruits, wine, and food on the table. ¡°Have a seat,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°As long as there¡¯s improvement, we will eventually break through,¡± Xu Jingming said and sat down. Liu Hai smiled at his disciple. ¡°This battle today has helped me quite a bit. My saber technique has broken through, and my mind and will have improved greatly.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the same for me; I¡¯ve made some breakthroughs.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and was in a good mood. To be able to deliver nine consecutive strikes¡­ On the one hand, it was an improvement in his spearmanship, and on the other hand, it was a reflection of his mind and will¡¯s strength. Only with a sufficiently strong mind and will could he deliver that strike. Now that he could sense all the cells in his body more clearly, he felt that it should be considered as ¡®sensing all cells.¡¯ It wouldn¡¯t be too far from that. ¡°It¡¯s naturally a good thing to have a breakthrough,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°After all, what¡¯s in front of us is the greatest obstacle forary lifeforms¡ªbreaking through to Lv. 5.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. To break through to Lv. 5, the first step was to ¡®clearly sense all the cells in the body.¡¯ He had almostpleted this step! Even if it wascking, it wasn¡¯t that bad. He just needed three to five days to consolidate his insights. Now, it was the second step¡ªhe had to begin to control every cell consciously! Controlling was also a very difficult step. After all, there were too many cells in one¡¯s body. It was impossible to multitask a billion tasks and control every cell separately¡ªthis was unrealistic. He had to uniformly mobilize every cell to a certain extent before he could be considered a Lv. 5. If he could perfectly mobilize every cell, it would be Lv. 5 99%. A cell-level body control.?Xu Jingming knew what he had to do next. ¡°As long as you can sessfully break through to Lv. 5, it won¡¯t be difficult to be a cosmic lifeform.¡± Liu Hai sighed with emotion. ¡°Jingming, the legacy you received has also mentioned cosmic lifeforms, right?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Yes. All of us, including countless people on Earth, can only be consideredary lifeforms.¡± ¡°Long lifespans, ability to fly, the ability to travel the cosmos with just a body of meat and flesh, inedia, and the ability to absorb ster light and the energy from all kinds of radiation¡­¡± Liu Hai sighed with emotion. ¡°It¡¯s indeed much stronger than us. Only at this level can one be considered a cosmic citizen. We weakary lifeforms aren¡¯t considered cosmic citizens. We don¡¯t enjoy the protection of the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws in the universe.¡± ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°This is the information I came into contact with when I possessed the cosmic legend,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Many of the people from that cosmic legend¡¯s hometown are stillary lifeforms. If they aren¡¯t cosmic citizens, they won¡¯t be protected by the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws! They can only be protected by their homeworld¡¯s civilization!¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I possessed a cosmic legend and learned that the cosmic legend was a councilor of the Cosmic Human Alliance when he was at Lv. 10.¡± Although many secrets were prohibited from being leaked, including the exchange list, those who had received the legacies and had read the exchange list knew the secrets. They could discuss it. ¡°Jingming.¡± Liu Hai sighed and said, ¡°From the information I¡¯vee into contact with, our civilization on Earth only controls one human-inhabited¡ªEarth. Others in the Sr System can¡¯t amodate humans, so they can only be treated as minerals. A civilization like this is indeed very weak with just one inhabited and several minerals.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very weak,¡± Xu Jingming agreed. ¡°When a Lv. 10 expert I possessed was at Lv. 9, therge factions were willing to pay him ten administrative stars and the ster systems that came with them when they roped him in. In other words¡­ the civilization on Earth is inferior to a single Lv. 9 existence.¡± ¡°Earth¡¯s civilization is very weak, but we are even weaker,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°You and I can be considered the top forces on Earth these days, but we aren¡¯t even considered cosmic citizens. Cosmic citizens are the most basic threshold to travel the universe and deal with other civilizations; it¡¯s something we haven¡¯t reached!¡± ¡°Therefore, the Earth Alliance spared no expense to allow everyone to enter the virtual world and learn evolutionary methods,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Only by bing a cosmic lifeform can we have the right to truly interact with the outside world.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve seen and experienced a lot in my life. I understand a certain principle: Individual strength is the most important! Relying on external forces isn¡¯t sustainable.¡± Xu Jingming agreed. ¡°You¡¯ll get beaten if you fall behind.¡± ¡°Earth is very weak. We are considered talented, so we have to work harder,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°If you and I can reach Lv. 9¡­ it will probably improve the strength of Earth¡¯s civilization greatly.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Work hard and be a Lv.. 9.¡± Chapter 148 - Lv. 5

Chapter 148: Lv. 5

Trantor: CKtalon Liu Hai looked up and waved his hand. Endless space appeared above him, and it was dazzling. ¡°As you said, when a Lv. 9 expert is roped in by a major faction, they are willing topensate them with ten administrative stars and the apanying ster systems,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°This means that under normal circumstances, it¡¯s very difficult for humans on the ten administrative stars to produce a Lv. 9 expert.¡± If it was that easy for a Lv. 9 expert to appear, it was impossible to pay such a huge price just to invite them. ¡°It will definitely be difficult.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Lv. 9 experts can easily destroy a star with a single strike. Compared to those with this strength, we¡¯re far inferior. Lv. 9 are considered dragons, and we aren¡¯t even ants now.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already so difficult to break through from Lv. 4 to Lv. 5. Breaking through to Lv. 9 will definitely be a million times harder,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°But no matter how difficult it is, we have to continue down this path.¡± ¡°Yes, we have to continue no matter how difficult it is.¡± Xu Jingming looked up at the cosmos. In the vast universe, a like Earth was inconspicuous in space. Only if everyone on Earth worked hard would they have a chance of bing strong. Be Lv. 9. Liu Hai and Xu Jingming looked at the cosmos in silence. The master-disciple duo had more contact than ordinary people, and they also felt the urgency in the face of the times! As the top experts who had emerged from fairpetition after the virtual world¡¯sunch, they felt a sense of responsibility. If the two of them didn¡¯t work hard to break through to Lv. 9? Who would? No matter how difficult it was, they had to clear one obstacle after another and work hard to reach that goal. ****** Days passed as all the experts around the world worked hard. The top experts such as Akinov, Merritt, Halu Singh, Zhao Fan, Miyagawa Meishin, and the others gradually reached the limit of Lv. 4. For example, Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tejano, and the others had been stuck at the limits of Lv. 4 for a long time. In the blink of an eye, it was March 18th. ¡°Jingming, look. Look.¡± Just as they finished dinner, Li Miaomiao pulled her husband to the sofa in the living room, and a livestream appeared on the projection screen. ¡°This is Korea¡¯s Lee Moonsoo¡¯s livestream?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Watch it quickly,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Xu Jingming watched. ¡°Perhaps many people think that I¡¯m arrogant and conceited,¡± Lee Moonsoo said with a smile. As an expert who had always been in first ce in Korea, he had countless domestic fans. However, the number of viewers in his livestream exceeded 500 million. ¡°There are so many people in his livestream?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°He¡¯s ranked 38th on the fourth level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking. It¡¯s usually very difficult to have more than 100 million viewers on a livestream, right?¡± After all, there were so many experts. It was impressive to be ranked 38th on the fourth level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking, and he was definitely number one in Korea, but there were many livestreams that were more attractive than his in the world. ¡°You¡¯ll know when you continue watching,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. In the livestream, Lee Moonsoo was still chatting. ¡°Actually, I¡¯m not arrogant and conceited, but I know my limits very well. Liu Hai, Xu Jingming, and Tejano are indeed the best in the world, but breaking through to Lv. 4 is a very, very difficult hurdle. I believe they should be stuck at the limit of Lv. 4.¡± ¡°As for me, I¡¯ve also reached the limit of Lv. 4,¡± Lee Moonsoo said. ¡°My strength is actually about the same as theirs. Everyone is now on the same starting line, so it¡¯s difficult to say who will be Lv. 5 in the future and be world champion!¡± ¡°I¡¯m publicly challenging the three of them to hone myself and the three of them. Only with sufficient honing will we have a greater chance of breaking through to Lv. 5.¡± ¡°I also hope that Liu Hai, Xu Jingming, and Tejano will ept my challenge. Lee Moonsoo looked at the number of viewers in the livestream exceeding 600 million, and his smile deepened. When had his livestream be so popr? ¡°Liu Hai, Xu Jingming, Tejano Xire!¡± Lee Moonsoo said seriously. ¡°If you have the guts of a warrior and have the determination to break through to Lv. 5, please ept my challenge! If you don¡¯t have the guts, afraid that you¡¯ll be defeated by me¡ªranked 38th on the Cosmos Ranking¡ªafraid of embarrassing yourself¡­ I don¡¯t me you either; I will only feel disappointed.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the program in surprise. ¡°He publicly issued a challenge in the livestream during dinner just now,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Therefore, I pulled you over to watch the livestream immediately.¡± ¡°What the hell is this?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t we contact each other privately before announcing a battle?¡± For example, Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s challenge was through a connection with the Life Evolution Bureau. Both parties agreed before the battle began. Lee Moonsoo didn¡¯t contact Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, or Tejano at all. He directly challenged them in the livestream and even challenged all three! If an ordinary person did this, everyone would treat it as a joke. However, Lee Moonsoo was also ranked on the fourth level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking after all. He was the number one person in Korea and had reached the limits of Lv. 4. ¡°On the one hand, the three of you might ignore him if he contacted you guys in private,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°On the other hand, it might be for the sake of poprity. He¡¯s doing this for the sake of poprity, and once there are enough eyeballs¡ªbe it the livestream ie or the Martial Arts Center¡¯s lectures, more people might attend his course. They are now preparing topete for this year¡¯s best overall score.¡± Xu Jingming understood. The Martial Arts Center¡¯s overall score was re-evaluated once a year. For those who had been evaluated previously, the data before this year wasn¡¯t counted. Only the new year¡¯s data was counted. Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and the others had received an astonishing amountst year. To get new paid subscribers? It would definitely be much less. After all, the number of people on Earth who hadn¡¯t bought their martial arts course were few and far between. ¡°For poprity?¡± Xu Jingming understood. Huh??Li Miaomiao looked at the news she had received and immediately looked up to switch to Fang Yu¡¯s livestream. Xu Jingming watched in surprise. Fang Yu was sitting there and facing countless audience members as he said, ¡°I just heard that Lee Moonsoo from Korea has publicly challenged Liu Hai, Xu Jingming, and Tejano. Haha¡­ It¡¯s ridiculous. He clearly knows that the three of them would ignore him, but he still live-streamed an open challenge!¡± ¡°This is called racketeering!¡± Fang Yu smiled. ¡°Since Xu Jingming and the others won¡¯t talk to me, I¡¯ll talk to them.¡± ¡°Everyone knows that I only broke through to Lv. 4 thanks to Xu Jingming¡¯s nine martial arts sses,¡± Fang Yu said with a smile. ¡°I also just reached the limit of Lv. 4 not long ago. Lee Moonsoo, defeat me first¡­ before talking about challenging Liu Hai and Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°Lee Moonsoo, do you have the guts to challenge me?¡± Fang Yu smiled and was very rxed. He was very rxed and casual. His halberd technique had reached Lv. 4 96%, so it could be considered the limit of Lv. 4. Meanwhile, his physique hadpletely exceeded that of other Lv. 4 99% experts. ¡°Fang Yu has recently won every match in Global Crossfire,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°His body is too strong; he can defeat ten opponents with his strength alone! At the limit of Lv. 4¡­ it¡¯s too difficult to defeat Fang Yu.¡± Xu Jingming smiled as well. ¡°This Fang Yu is interesting.¡± ¡°Indeed. He always talks about how you gave him pointers,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. ¡°Actually, my nine martial arts sses are for everyone around the world. He also paid to watch,¡± Xu Jingming said. To be honest, Xu Jingming had a much better impression of Fang Yu from how grateful thetter was. Li Miaomiao said, ¡°Him touting your course has also helped with the number of payments and the improvement of your reviews. Without his and Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s ttery, it¡¯s difficult to say who will ultimately be first between you and Master Liu Hai.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The ttery from these two top experts had indeed increased the payments to a certain extent, and it was also helpful with the reviews. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll continue cultivating.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ... When he entered the virtual world again, the martial arts arena in his personal space was set to be a modern city building in the middle of the night. ¡°Begin practicing Beam Transformation.¡± Xu Jingming tapped gently. In the modern city at night, Xu Jingming walked alone on the silent street. Swish! A sniper bullet streaked across the sky. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!? Arge number of bullets attacked from all directions in the dark night. As it was nighttime, he couldn¡¯t see clearly from afar. Xu Jingming could only rely on his senses to sense the disturbances in the air in a 50-meter radius. If it were a small number of sniper bullets, Xu Jingming could easily dodge them even at close range. However, there were too many of them. Many of them shot over from the blind spots behind him! He could only rely on his perception of the air fluctuations. With more bullets, the air fluctuations became even more chaotic, and the difficulty of blocking them increased greatly. ng! ng! ng!? Xu Jingming¡¯s figure was like a ghost as he relied on his footwork to dodge. At the same time, he used his spear and stabbed out repeatedly like lightning to block the bullets. I have to stab a bullet with the spear tip to count as a sess.?Xu Jingming set the training mode very strictly. As time passed, the bullets¡¯ speed slowly increased. From 800 m/s, 900 m/s, 950 m/s to 1,000 m/s¡­ The faster it was, the harder it was for Xu Jingming. Huh? A bullet approached his side, but Xu Jingming was toote. He instinctively swung the spear in his hand and stabbed out with the back of his hand, but the spear¡¯s speed was clearly much faster. ng¡ª The spear tip urately stabbed the bullet again, and the bullet turned ethereal and dissipated. At this moment, Xu Jingming¡¯s personalbat strength interface¡ª In the personal skill column, ¡®Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 4 99%)¡¯ became ¡®Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv.. 5 1%).¡¯ Chapter 149 - Cellular-Level Control

Chapter 149: Cellr-Level Control

A breakthrough??Although he didn¡¯t see hisbat strength interface, Xu Jingming could clearly sense the transformation in his control. After his battle with his master, Liu Hai, Xu Jingming could clearly sense all the cells in his body, but it wasn¡¯t easy to control his body at a cellr level. Xu Jingming practiced his spearmanship tens of thousands of times a day. Three major training methods for tempering one¡¯s will¡ªcold, heat, and pain. There was also stabbing at the edge of the ster system, bullets in the night, and simultaneous firing of 10,000 arrows¡­ The different training methods targeted Beam Transformation. This was because be it possession of a cosmic legend or the first volume of the Lv. 8 legacy, Beam Transformation, it was the most helpful to Beam Transformation. Naturally, he focused on practicing it. There are hundreds of millions of cells in a person¡¯s body; it¡¯s impossible to divert attention to control every cell.?Xu Jingming continued executing his spearmanship. His movements were much smoother and faster, and his agility increased exponentially. His attacks also became much faster. The time he previously used to deliver two strikes could now deliver three strikes. It looked like an additional strike, but the speed at which he struck outpletely changed. The spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand turned into spear afterimages that stabbed at the bullets at high speeds in an incredulous fashion. ording to the legacy, after sensing all the cells, one can begin to consciously mobilize all the cells as a whole! After repeated attempts¡ª10,000 times, 100,000 times, a million times¡­ With enough attempts, one¡¯s mind and consciousness will slowly improve their control over the cells. When it reaches a certain level, one can break through to Lv. 5.?Xu Jingming was delighted. This was a matter of course. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Xu Jingming¡¯s movement technique was also much faster. With the same body, when he could control and mobilize it from a cellr level, the strength and speed he unleashed were naturally much more terrifying. He could dodge most of the bullets by relying on his movement technique. If he couldn¡¯t dodge, his spear could hit them all the time. The number of bullets surrounding him didn¡¯t increase, but their speed kept rising. When they reached 1250 m/s, Xu Jingming finally failed to defend. It couldn¡¯t be helped¡ªit was night after all, and the bullets were shot from all directions. He couldn¡¯t rely on his eyes to see. If it were a head-on bullet moving at more than 3,000 m/s, Xu Jingming could easily stab it with his spear tip from a distance of ten meters. This was the terrifying reaction speed and attack speed at which he could muster after reaching the cellr level. When he was hit by a bullet, all the bullets stopped and turned ethereal. This training ended. Xu Jingming put away his spear and opened his personalbat strength interface¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Transcendent 99%) (360 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 702 Technique: Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 5 3%), Astral Spear Technique (Lv. 4 99%), Footwork (Lv. 4 99%), Shield Technique (Lv. 4 99%) Basic Combat Strength: 126,360 Combat Bonus: 200% Combat Strength: 379,080 Beam Transformation has indeed broken through.?Xu Jingming also noticed his footwork.?But my footwork hasn¡¯t broken through¡­ That¡¯s right. Only the few footwork moves Ibine with Beam Transformation Spear have changed. I can¡¯t achieve cellr mastery in other forms of footwork. His footwork needed aplete breakthrough before he could receive the virtual world¡¯s recognition. My body hasn¡¯t changed, but my basicbat strength has doubled.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?After all, my strength and speed have increased in every aspect. A 200% increase in actualbat? I remember that my actualbat bonus changed to 100% after my battle with Master. Now that my spearmanship has broken through to Lv. 5, my actualbat bonus has increased by so much.?Xu Jingming came to a realization.?Cellr-level control is too helpful in actualbat. Whoosh! Xu Jingming leaped up and turned into a blur, jumping straight to the high-rise building in the dark city that was more than 100 meters tall. Even an ordinary unevolved person would be terrifying if they could control their body at the cellr level; what¡¯s more, having a Transcendent 99% body as a foundation. After breaking through to Lv. 5, I just need to spend some time to be a cosmic lifeform.?Xu Jingming knew that his path to bing a cosmic lifeform was already a smooth one. Bing a cosmic lifeform: First, I need to be a Perfectedary lifeform. Second, reach Lv. 5 50%. Generally, one can master the cosmic life evolution method and use it to break through to be a cosmic lifeform. Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?Both conditions aren¡¯t difficult. My evolutionary method is now at Transcendent 99%, and my control over my body has reached the cellr level. I¡¯ll be able to perfect my evolutionary method very soon, which is also a Perfectedary lifeform. As for reaching Lv. 5 50%, I believe it will take me a year or so. ording to the legacy¡¯s description, once one reaches Lv. 5, they can control their body at the cellr level,?Xu Jingming thought.?It will greatly reduce the speed of aging for their body, allowing them to live 800 years. But in fact, this is meaningless! This is because one will quickly be a cosmic lifeform after reaching Lv. 5. Xu Jingming sat on the rooftop of a tall building and looked up at the stars. This was a virtual gxy, but it was even more dazzling. Earth¡¯s civilization is inconspicuous in the vast universe.?Xu Jingming looked at space and thought of the future.?Bing a Lv. 5 or even bing a cosmic lifeform in the future is only the beginning. The possession experience made Xu Jingming realize how weak he was. ¡­ In the virtual world, China¡¯s Life Evolution Bureau. More than 30 people were gathered here. They were all the core members of China¡¯s Life Evolution Bureau. Director Zhou, the four deputy directors, and the backbone in charge of all aspects were a little excited. ¡°Everyone.¡± Director Zhou was in high spirits. ¡°Ever since the virtual world officiallyunched and the entire human race began cultivating the evolutionary method, China has finally produced the first Lv. 5 expert.¡± ¡°Of course, it doesn¡¯t include the small-scale cultivation of evolvers over the past 20 to 30 years,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. The female deputy director smiled and said, ¡°We spent quite a bit of effort grooming them in the past 20 to 30 years, but only three people in the country reached Lv. 5. Moreover, the longest it took for these three to reach Lv. 5 was about ten years, and the shortest time it took was about three years. And this time, the world¡¯s most talented people were selected¡­ Look, Xu Jingming only took half a year to reach Lv. 5 from cultivating the evolutionary method.¡± ¡°To reach Lv. 5 in half a year is indeed astonishing.¡± A middle-aged man shook his head. ¡°I spent more than eight years cultivating before breaking through to Lv. 5.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already impressive to rely on yourself to reach Lv. 5 and be a cosmic lifeform,¡± Director Zhou said. The middle-aged man said in shame, ¡°I¡¯m only an ordinary cosmic lifeform. I¡¯m still stuck at Lv. 5 and can¡¯t break through to Lv. 6. I can¡¯t contribute much to Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± ¡°Old Liu, don¡¯t say that,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Bing a cosmic citizen and having all kinds of rights as a cosmic citizen is already a contribution to Earth. Ordinary people around the world aren¡¯t able to interact with the outside world.¡± The middle-aged man nodded and said, ¡°Now that the virtual world has been fullyunched, other than minors, more than five billion adults around the world arepeting. With so many peoplepeting, only then can we choose the most talented people in Earth¡¯s civilization. For example, Xu Jingming¡¯s talent is much, much higher than mine.¡± Everyone was very excited. In the past, people were only groomed on a small scale; they didn¡¯t know who was the most talented person among the billions of humans. Only when the virtual world waspletely open and everyone cultivated the evolutionary method together¡­ could one tell who was the most talented! ¡°Bing a cosmic lifeform is only the beginning,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Everyone, continue selecting geniuses and prepare for the fourth batch of grooming.¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± everyone replied.. Chapter 150 - New Stage in Life

Chapter 150: New Stage in Life

Trantor: CKtalon The next morning. Xu Jingming took off his VR headset and found no sign of his wife on the bed. Miaomiao woke up so early??Xu Jingming got up and went to the living room on the first floor. In the living room, Li Miaomiao was sitting on the sofa in a daze. ¡°Miaomiao!¡± Xu Jingming shouted. Li Miaomiao jolted awake and looked up to see her significant other. She smiled and said, ¡°Jingming, you¡¯re up.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong? You¡¯re a Lv. 3 expert, so your senses should be very sharp. You didn¡¯t notice me when I walked to the living room?¡± Xu Jingming smiled, walked to her, and sat down. He walked normally at home; he didn¡¯t deliberately quieten his footsteps. Thus, his wife shouldn¡¯t have failed to notice him. Li Miaomiao smiled at Xu Jingming but didn¡¯t say a word. ¡°Miaomiao,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°I have good news for you.¡± ¡°You have good news?¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. ¡°What good news?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve reached Lv. 5,¡± Xu Jingming said in a low voice, acting all mysterious. Li Miaomiao was stunned. ¡°Lv. 5?¡± Although Li Miaomiao had expended a lot of effort and had painstakingly reached Lv. 3 under Xu Jingming¡¯s personal guidance, and she was still very far from Lv. 5, she was well-informed. Through the livestreams of many top experts around the world, she had long understood that¡­ it was very difficult to go from Lv. 4 to Lv. 5! ¡°I heard it¡¯s very, very difficult to break through to Lv. 5,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Many experts around the world say so.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very difficult.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He practiced from childhood to adulthood¡ªthis kind of training honed his willpower! In addition to the injuries he suffered during his martial arts journey, it could be said that his willpower was already very strong among ordinary people when the virtual world opened up. Even so, with the legacy and the opportunity to possess someone, he could reach a passionate state via the three training methods of cold, heat, and pain. After practicing for so long, he finally reached Lv. 5. For example, his master, Liu Hai, was in his seventies after all. He had a much richer life experience, and he annually endured half a year of arduous cultivation in his old age. It was obvious how someone so self-disciplined and ruthless to himself his entire life had a strong mind and spirit. The grooming he received wasn¡¯t inferior to Xu Jingming¡¯s, but he still encountered obstacles. ¡°There was the country¡¯s grooming and my sparring with Master,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°That¡¯s how I finally broke through to Lv. 5 today.¡± ¡°Lv. 5.¡± Li Miaomiao was proud and excited for her husband. Then, she said, ¡°You said that you and Master Liu Hai had a breakthrough when you sparred with him. In the end, you lost.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Then, has Master Liu Hai reached Lv. 5 yet?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Xu Jingming said with a thought. ¡°Master only sparred with me because he was lost back then. The speed of his will¡¯s improvement should¡¯ve been slower than mine, but he had a breakthrough in that sparring session. I also told him some of my experiences¡­ In addition, Master has persevered in martial arts his entire life. His mind and will are extraordinary. I can¡¯t say for sure when he will break through.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and said happily, ¡°Previously, the outside world wanted to challenge you. They felt that you, Tejano, and Liu Hai would be stuck at the limit of Lv. 4 for a long time. Now that you¡¯ve broken through, they will probably be dumbfounded if news of this spreads.¡± ¡°Madam.¡± Suddenly, the butler robot came over. ¡°The results are out.¡± Li Miaomiao was taken aback. A projection appeared on the butler robot¡¯s chest, and a test report appeared. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled as he looked at the report. ¡°Pregnancy?¡± Xu Jingming stared at the two words on the report.?Is she pregnant? However, he was a little uncertain. Li Miaomiao looked at her spouse and said helplessly, ¡°This means I¡¯m pregnant!¡± ¡°Miaomiao, you¡¯re pregnant?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°The VR headset alerted me today while scanning my body and had determined that I¡¯m pregnant. I wasn¡¯t too sure, so I woke up early to do a blood test. The result of the blood test is that I¡¯m pregnant.¡± ¡°You got pregnant just like that?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised and delighted. ¡°We didn¡¯t use contraception for only three months, and you¡¯re already pregnant? That¡¯s too fast.¡± The two of them had been careful about using contraception in the early days. As they had registered their marriage on New Year¡¯s Day, they hadn¡¯t used contraception since December. It was only March¡­ and they were already pregnant with a child? ¡°You¡¯re unhappy?¡± Li Miaomiao looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯m happy. Of course, I¡¯m happy.¡± Xu Jingming felt giddy with joy. This feeling was amazing; he was much more excited than when breaking through to Lv. 5. In the past, he was the son of his parents in this world! He was his wife¡¯s husband! But from today onward¡­ he would have another identity¡ªan identity as a father! He was going to have his own child; he was going to be a father. I, Xu Jingming, am about to have a child.?Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t exin his feelings, but he was filled with joy. He also felt that his life had changed and had entered a new phase. ¡°I heard you have to be very careful in the first three months of your pregnancy,¡± Xu Jingming immediately said. ¡°Miaomiao, you have to be careful.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Everyone is an evolved lifeform now, so pregnancies are much safer.¡± Li Miaomiao was much more confident. ¡°It can¡¯t be wrong to be careful,¡± Xu Jingming said. ... From this day onward, Xu Jingming had to be careful of his wife¡¯s mood. This was because he heard that a pregnant mother was prone to depression. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t know much either. It was all the information he had gathered, so he could only think of ways to coax his wife. He also took walks with his wife every day. In the virtual world, he would asionally spar with her or even team up with her. ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll team up with you today to participate in Global Crossfire.¡± Several dayster, Xu Jingming brought his wife to participate in Global Crossfire to cheer her up. ¡°Global Crossfire?¡± Li Miaomiao was delighted. ¡°You¡¯re carrying me? Aren¡¯t you being a bully?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t bully them too much¡ªperhaps just a little,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll hold back.¡± ¡°Wait.¡± Li Miaomiao immediately gathered a team. Soon, Dai Xiaoqing, Sister Kong, and Wang Yi joined the team. ¡°Jingming wants to carry us in Global Crossfire.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at her three friends. ¡°Do you want to participate?¡± ¡°Yes, of course,¡± Sister Kong and Dai Xiaoqing immediately said. ¡°Captain, it¡¯s been a while since you participated in Global Crossfire,¡± Wang Yi said with a smile. ¡°Everyone says that you, Liu Hai, and Tejano are also stuck at the limits of Lv. 4. If you participate in Global Crossfire and lose¡­ it will be too embarrassing. Therefore, the three of you haven¡¯t participated in Global Crossfire recently.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t listen to their nonsense,¡± Xu Jingming said. Having fought his master, he knew very well that with his master¡¯sbat strength, other experts around the world would be crushed even if they were at the same Lv. 4 limit. ¡°Let¡¯s begin quickly.¡± Dai Xiaoqing was already burning with anticipation. ¡°It feels great to be bullying noobs with Senior Brother. Hurry, hurry.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s begin.¡± Li Miaomiao immediately tapped the queue. The five of them were waiting. One second, two seconds¡­ After 20 seconds, Xu Jingming suddenly received a notification from the virtual world:?¡®Xu Jingming, among the experts in the queue, nobody¡¯sbat strength has reached 30% of yours. Are you still fighting?¡¯ Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate and tapped to confirm. Whoosh. The queue was sessful! Xu Jingming and the others entered thebat preparation area and saw five people from the enemy team at a nce. These five people were from Korea, and the person in the lead was Korea¡¯s number one expert, Lee Moonsoo. Recently, Lee Moonsoo often participated in Global Crossfire. With his strength at the limit of Lv. 4, Global Crossfire was still very exciting. Even when he fought Miyagawa Meishin and the others, there would be some back and forth. This allowed him to umte quite a bit of poprity. Having umted enough poprity topete for the overall score at the annual Martial Arts Center ranking, Lee Moonsoo was also ambitious. He had previously challenged Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and Tejano to be a topic of discussion and gain poprity. They¡­?Lee Moonsoo looked at his opponents. He saw a man and four women at a nce! Of the four women, he saw Wang Yi¡ªa Lv. 4 sharpshooter! Lee Moonsoo¡¯s heart tightened, but when he saw the only man, his scalp turned numb.?Xu Jingming! But immediately after, Lee Moonsoo¡¯s eyes lit up in excitement.?It¡¯s Xu Jingming. My chance has arrived! Even if I lose, my poprity will increase as long as I can exchange a few blows with him.?Thoughts shed through Lee Moonsoo¡¯s mind.?If¡ªif I can win¡­ it will truly shock the world. He¡¯s at the limit of Lv. 4, and I¡¯m also at the limit of Lv. 4. Perhaps I can win??Lee Moonsoo couldn¡¯t help but feel excited and expectant when he thought of the possibility of winning. Losing was a given, but winning meant a shot to sess. That was Xu Jingming! He was recognized as one of the three strongest people in the world! Chapter 151 - Weapon: Sword

Chapter 151: Weapon: Sword

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Captain, that¡¯s Xu Jingming.¡± The other four Korean members became excited. Lee Moonsoo had recently been frequently participating in Global Crossfire, so he had naturally invited four powerful teammates to increase his chances of winning the matches. ¡°This is a rare opportunity.¡± ¡°If this battle is fought well, Captain, your global poprity will definitely rise.¡± The team members were very excited. Lee Moonsoo nodded slightly. ¡°Xu Jingming is very strong. We can¡¯t be careless at all; we have to be careful and give it our all.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the four teammates nodded in response. Meanwhile¡ª Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind when he saw that it was a team from Korea, but Li Miaomiao became a little more serious and said, ¡°The other party is the strongest team in Korea. Korea has had five people break through to Lv. 4, and three of them are on this team.¡± ¡°There are also three in our team,¡± Wang Yi said with a smile. ¡°I just broke through at the beginning of the month. I¡¯m at the bottom of the Lv. 4 list,¡± Dai Xiaoqing said humbly. There were more than 80 people on the fourth level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking, and about 500 people worldwide had reached Lv. 4. There were more than 100 people in China who had reached Lv. 4. Of course, other than Xu Jingming himself, only Wang Yi and Yang Qingshuo had broken through to Lv. 4 in Xu Jingming¡¯s original Team Pearwood. Heng Fang and Liu Chongyuan had yet to break through. ¡°Do whatever feels good,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Let¡¯s be careful.¡± Wang Yi, Dai Xiaoqing, Li Miaomiao, and Sister Kong were still very serious. They were afraid that they would be a burden and lose this match¡ªthat would be too embarrassing. ... ¡°Xu Jingming is participating in Global Crossfire?¡± ¡°All of a sudden?¡± ¡°Quickly livestream it!¡± Across the world, many countries¡¯ official livestreams received breaking news that Xu Jingming was participating in Global Crossfire! For example, when Lee Moonsoo participated in Global Crossfire, other than Korea¡¯s official livestream that didn¡¯t miss a single match, the other countries didn¡¯t bother live-streaming it at all! Only when Lee Moonsoo¡¯s opponent was strong enough would other countries live-stream. Xu Jingming was one of the three strongest people in the world! Especially in the past few months, the three strongest people hadn¡¯t participated in Global Crossfire. Xu Jingming¡¯s sudden participation left the livestreams of the countries in a frenzy. The hosts who weren¡¯t online were urgently summoned. Guests were invited one after another. ¡°Our Lee Moonsoo¡¯s team actually bumped into Xu Jingming!¡± The female host was extremely excited in Korea¡¯s official livestream. ¡°Lee Moonsoo previously publicly challenged Xu Jingming, Tejano, and Liu Hai, but he actually ran into one today. It looks like fate has allowed our Lee Moonsoo to challenge Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°I have to admit that Xu Jingming is strong enough! If Lee Moonsoo¡¯s strength isparable to his, it will be exhrating,¡± the male host said. ¡°Both parties have chosen their weapons and equipment.¡± ¡°Lee Moonsoo still chose the Eight Trigrams Battleaxe he¡¯s best at! At the same time, he carries a flying dagger at his waist. His flying dagger techniques are also very impressive worldwide. Let¡¯s see how Xu Jingming will block our Lee Moonsoo¡¯s flying dagger.¡± The two Korean hostsmented excitedly, and the countless citizens in the livestream shouted excitedly. They were about to fight Xu Jingming! ¡°Of China¡¯s team, Xu Jingming is thest to choose a weapon, and his equipment. He chose¡­ What? A sword?¡± The male host was surprised. ¡°He didn¡¯t choose armor! Is he only wearing sportswear?¡± The female host found it unbelievable. ... In China¡¯s official livestream channel, Liu Xin and the male guest, Jin Fan, immediately entered the zone. Jin Fan was getting intimate with his girlfriend a minute ago, but he immediately came online after receiving a call. ¡°Let¡¯s see the weapons they chose,¡± the male guest, Jin Fan, said. ¡°Be it the Korean team or the Chinese team, they chose weapons that they are good at. Wang Yi also chose her bow and arrow. Xu Jingming goesst, and his final choice is¡­ a sword? A sword?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never seen Xu Jingming use swords in an official battle.¡± Liu Xin was a little stunned. ¡°Yes, Xu Jingming only used many weapons like swords and sabers during his livestream lectures,¡± Jin Fan said. ¡°Back then, Xu Jingming said that he didn¡¯t practice swords and sabers much and only knew the most basic usage. Why did he choose a sword in a Global Crossfire battle? Moreover, he didn¡¯t choose armor!¡± ... After Xu Jingming made his choice, his four teammates were puzzled. ¡°Actually, my sword techniques are quite alright,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Captain, aren¡¯t you choosing armor?¡± Wang Yi asked. ¡°You¡¯re wearing modern sportswear?¡± ¡°It¡¯s morepatible when standing with Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at his wife. Li Miaomiao wore inner armor on the inside and sportswear on the outside. Sportswear was quite suitable for closebat. Li Miaomiao knew that her husband had reached Lv. 5, and she said, ¡°My sword technique was taught to me by Jingming.¡± ¡°They even want to wear couple outfits in a Global Crossfire match. What a public disy of affection.¡± Wang Yi was helpless. ¡°Singles like us can¡¯t stand watching this,¡± Dai Xiaoqing snorted. As the five chatted, the battle began. The five from China and the five from Korea flew into thebat map. ****** A modern city map. Xu Jingming descended and appeared in a residential house. He walked to the window and grabbed the wall outside. His finger then lodged into the wall, and using it as leverage, he leaped to the rooftop. Xu Jingming stood on the rooftop and looked around openly. There were fewer obstructions when standing high up, allowing him to see far. Xiaoqing is over there.?Xu Jingming saw his junior sister and then discovered Li Miaomiao.?Found her. He participated in Global Crossfire to make his wife happy, so he naturally had to meet up with his wife as soon as possible. Whoosh! He leaped down from the rooftop, and the ground trembled slightly when hended. Xu Jingming then immediately ran to where his wife was. Is this Xu Jingming that arrogant? How can he run at such a high speed without varying his speed??Sharpshooter Park Hyeon from Korea had already raised the bow in his hand. He was the number one sharpshooter in Korea and was also the only sharpshooter in Korea who had stepped into Lv. 4. He coldly looked at the figure running at high speeds. It was very easy for every Lv. 4 sharpshooter to predict the enemy¡¯s location. Shoo! He released his grip! The arrow instantly tore through the sky at an astonishing 1,600 meters per second. This was considered very fast among Lv. 4 sharpshooters. If he reached the limit of Lv. 4, the arrow¡¯s speed would be much faster. This arrow was shot from the back, from a blind spot! A sneak attack from a concealed arrow was very dangerous, but Xu Jingming had been tempering his mind for a long time. His mind and consciousness were very strong, and his senses for air fluctuations were very sharp. Xu Jingming sensed the arrow when it was 30 meters away. He didn¡¯t even turn around and only took a step to the left, his footwork changing slightly! Shoo! The arrow flew past him and shot into the hotel wall beside him. Boom!? The wall exploded, sending gravel flying. Xu Jingming turned his head to look in the direction of the arrow. ¡°What?¡± Park Hyeon found it unbelievable. He looked forward to seeing the arrow pierce through Xu Jingming¡¯s body, but thetter dodged it. In fact, before he broke through to Lv. 5, Xu Jingming often trained to be attacked by many bullets at night. His ability to sense and dodge them was very strong, allowing him to dodge such an arrow. After reaching Lv. 5, his overall ability underwent a qualitative change after he gained cellr control. Such a sharpshooter isn¡¯t a threat to me, but he¡¯s still a huge threat to Miaomiao. I¡¯ll finish him off first.?Xu Jingming moved his feet and chased after Park Hyeon. Park Hyeon¡¯s expression changed as he immediately began fleeing.?How can one of the three strongest people in the world be so careful to target a sharpshooter like me first? Even though he had held back, Xu Jingming¡ªwho had focused on Beam Transformation¡ªwas very good at speed. When he was at the limit of Lv. 4, his running speed reached about 190 meters per second, and the sharpshooter only had a speed of less than 140 meters per second. Even though he had held back, Xu Jingming traversed theyout ofplex buildings and approached the sharpshooter in just a few seconds. ¡°Captain.¡± Sharpshooter Park Hyeon was approaching Captain Lee Moonsoo. Xu Jingming was too sensitive to his surroundings and hadpletely locked onto the sharpshooter, Park Hyeon. Yet, thetter hadn¡¯t even discovered his location. Swish! A fist-sized stone suddenly flew over. By the time Park Hyeon sensed it, he had already failed to dodge in time. The stone prated his chest like a stream of light. After getting rid of the sharpshooter, Miaomiao¡¯s safety is guaranteed..?Xu Jingming took a look and left to rendezvous with his wife. Chapter 152 - Perfected of a Planetary Lifeform

Chapter 152: Perfected of aary Lifeform

Trantor: CKtalon Park Hyeon¡¯s eyes were filled with disbelief. He felt that he had fled very quickly and was traversing the city buildings as well. In just a few seconds, Xu Jingming had chased up to him and struck him? Be it his speed or his control over the battlefield, Park Hyeon found it a little suffocating. The pressure Xu Jingming gives me is much greater than Captain¡¯s. Captain won¡¯t have it easy.?Park Hyeon realized that even though they were both at the limit of Lv. 4, the gap between his captain and the three strongest people in the world was still veryrge. In the distance, Lee Moonsoo saw his teammate approaching. He didn¡¯t have the time to save him before seeing his teammate, Park Hyeon, being prated by a rock, turning ethereal and disappearing. Lee Moonsoo saw a figure sh in the distance and immediately shouted, ¡°Xu Jingming, do you dare fight?¡± ¡°Xu Jingming, are you afraid?¡± Lee Moonsoo shouted again. However, Xu Jingming was gone. The goal of this battle was to coax his wife, so why bother with Lee Moonsoo? ****** ¡°Miaomiao, let¡¯s attack together.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao wore modern sportswear and appeared rxed. They held swords and surrounded a Korean team member. Would Xu Jingming need to finish me with a gank??The team member was a little stunned. He carefully blocked with his shield and ax in one hand, but Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao¡¯s footwork was very agile. The sword beams stabbed over like a phantom. ng! Not good.?The Korean member tried his best to block and narrowly blocked Xu Jingming¡¯s strike. Pu! Another sword shed and prated the team member¡¯s neck. The team member¡¯s body turned ethereal. ¡°I won.¡± Li Miaomiao was delighted. ¡°Beautiful,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You¡¯re good at seizing the opportunity. Let¡¯s go find the next one!¡± ¡°You¡¯re just creating opportunities for me. I can¡¯t defeat these Korean experts in a one-on-one battle,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Being able to seize the opportunity is also a capability,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Of course, he was deliberately creating ws in the enemy! His sword technique was indeed very strong because he only used one method¡ªstabbing! He held the sword in one hand and stabbed out! It had to be known that Xu Jingming¡¯s Beam Transformation spearmanship practiced stabbing. He stabbed with both hands, one hand, the back of his hand, as well as carried out repeated stabbing¡­ He used all kinds of stabbing methods. Stabbing a sword with one hand was simr to stabbing a spear with one hand. Strictly speaking, a sword was lighter and could be stabbed faster. It was just that the length was shorter, and the force was weaker. However, if Xu Jingming was said to have more than 370,000bat strength with his spear, he could unleash more than 200,000bat strength with a sword. Most importantly¡­ his wife also used a sword. It was more interesting for a couple to use sword techniques together. ... ¡°What¡¯s Xu Jingming doing?¡± In China¡¯s official livestream, the male guest, Jin Fan, pointed at the projection. ¡°He and his wife, Li Miaomiao, are wearing the same modern sportswear and are using single-handed swords! The two of them are even teaming up to fight the enemy? He couldn¡¯t kill the opponent with one strike but allowed Li Miaomiao to kill the opponent?¡± ¡°This is a public disy of affection!¡± ¡°Using both swords in unison, a couple joining forces to kill the enemy?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true. The two opponents the couple encountered were killed by Li Miaomiao.¡± Countless audience members felt the rxed joy of Xu Jingming and his wife. ¡°Regardless, shouldn¡¯t they be serious against a team led by the number one person in Korea, Lee Moonsoo? Wearing a couple outfit, using a sword, apanying his wife¡­ If he loses, he will be a disgrace.¡± ¡°Lee Moonsoo is the only one left from the Korean team.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming probably won¡¯t deal with Lee Moonsoo with his wife and let her kill him, right?¡± ****** In the modern city map, only Lee Moonsoo was left on Korea¡¯s side. Xu Jingming first killed the sharpshooter alone, and Wang Yi and Dai Xiaoqing joined forces to eliminate a Lv. 4 Korean expert. There were also two experts at the limit of Lv. 3, whom Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao had jointly killed. ¡°Xu Jingming, you¡¯re disrespecting this battle.¡± Lee Moonsoo stood in the middle of the street with an angry expression. ¡°I hope you have some dignity as a warrior and can fight me fair and square.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded with a smile and said to his wife, ¡°Honey, watch the battle from the side.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and stood to the side. Dai Xiaoqing, Wang Yi, and Sister Kong gathered beside her. Lee Moonsoo was a little excited when he saw this. Xu Jingming was still willing to fight him one-on-one. He¡¯s not wearing armor and is even using a sword? me yourself for your arrogance if you lose!?Lee Moonsoo thought to himself. ¡°Please.¡± Xu Jingming stood in the middle of the street and spoke politely. ¡°Be careful,¡± Lee Moonsoo said and moved with a whoosh. Having reached the limit of Lv. 4, Lee Moonsoo was indeed confident in his strength. With a single movement, he turned into a phantom, and his maximum speed reached 183 meters per second. When he was flying at high speeds, he suddenly threw out a flying dagger. Swish! Swish! Swish!? He threw out three flying daggers with his left hand and three with his right. The fast-as-lightning flying daggers enveloped Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming only took a step, and six flying daggers swept past his waist, head, and other spots. It looked harrowing, but none of the six flying daggers touched him. ¡°What?¡± Lee Moonsoo was surprised. His flying daggers were his ultimate move, and six flying daggers covered a wide area at close range. Logically speaking, it was virtually impossible to dodge them. Xu Jingming, on the other hand, immediately saw the ws in the area the six flying daggers enveloped. He only took a step forward, and the six flying daggers missed. The failure of the flying daggers turned Lee Moonsoo¡¯s eyes even colder. I have the advantage in terms of weaponry when ites to dual axes versus a single sword.?Lee Moonsoo tightened his grip on his weapons. They were the Eight Trigrams Twin Battleaxes; they had four sharp protrusions and nine des. Thebination of the two axes was a very powerful closebat weapon¡ªthey could defend, block, lock the enemy¡¯s weapon in ce, and kill the enemy¡­ They had unpredictable variations in closebat. Whoosh. Lee Moonsoo attacked like a phantom, and the Eight Trigrams Twin Battleaxes closed in at the same time. Xu Jingming stood still. The moment the other party approached, he suddenly advanced and stabbed out with his sword! Forward Thrust¡ªit was like a spear¡¯s single-handed Forward Thrust! After Xu Jingming reached cellr control, his control over his body¡¯s strength, speed, and agility reached an extremely precise level. Because his control was too precise and minute, his actualbat bonus increased significantly when he broke through to Lv. 5. The moment Xu Jingming stepped forward happened to be the moment Lee Moonsoo lunged forward. Not good!?Lee Moonsoo had just lunged forward with all his might, but he didn¡¯t have the time to change. All he could do was instinctively swing his Eight Trigrams Twin Battleaxes and try his best to ward off the area in front of him. This was because he knew very well how fast Forward Thrust was! It would be toote to defend by the time he saw Xu Jingming¡¯s thrust. In fact, the best method was to bend his body and supplement his defense with his weapons, but he couldn¡¯t do the former in time. He could only rely on his two axes to block. Chi! A thrust as fast as lightning brushed past the Eight Trigrams axes and stabbed into Lee Moonsoo¡¯s heart. Lee Moonsoo¡¯s eyes widened.?How is this possible¡­ Watching his chest being prated and his body gradually turning ethereal, Lee Moonsoo still found it unbelievable that he would be killed by Xu Jingming with a single strike. After piercing Lee Moonsoo¡¯s heart with a single strike, thetter retracted his sword and stood still. Wang Yi, Dai Xiaoqing, Sister Kong, and even Li Miaomiao were dumbfounded. Even though thetter knew that her husband had broken through to Lv. 5, Li Miaomiao found the scene in front of her unbelievable. This was because Xu Jingming¡¯s Forward Thrust appeared on par with Lee Moonsoo¡¯s speed. However, he died from a single strike! ¡°Just one strike?¡± Wang Yi found it unbelievable. ¡°That¡¯s Lee Moonsoo; he¡¯s at the limit of Lv. 4! He could exchange several blows with Miyagawa Meishin, Merritt, and the others, but he lost his life in one strike?¡± ¡°That¡¯s ridiculous.¡± Dai Xiaoqing blinked. ¡°Senior Brother is ridiculous.¡± ... ¡°Ridiculous,¡± Jin Fan said the same word on China¡¯s side. ¡°One strike? Why don¡¯t I understand anything that has happened?¡± Liu Xin blinked. ¡°I don¡¯t understand it either, much less you. Lee Moonsoo is at the limit of Lv. 4 after all. How did he die from a single strike?¡± Jin Fan said. ¡°Let¡¯s watch the slow-motion rey first.¡± Countless Chinese citizens were puzzled as they carefully watched the slow-motion rey. In the slow-motion rey¡­ Although Lee Moonsoo¡¯s figure slowed down a lot, he was still very agile. When he arrived close to Xu Jingming, he was already about to pounce! At this moment, Xu Jingming took a step forward! This advancement allowed Lee Moonsoo to enter the range of Xu Jingming¡¯s sword attack, but Lee Moonsoo¡¯s Eight Trigrams Battleaxes couldn¡¯t reach him. ¡°Look!¡± Jin Fan finally understood what was going on in the video of the key battle that had slowed down dozens of times. He immediately pointed and said, ¡°When the average expert advances and stabs, they stab out at the same time as they take the step forward! Advancement and thrusting happen at the same time, so that¡¯s the fastest. But Xu Jingming didn¡¯t¡­ When he advanced, the sword in his hand seemed to stab out, but it actually stopped for a moment.¡± ¡°It was just a slight pause!¡± Jin Fan eximed in surprise. ¡°Lee Moonsoo didn¡¯t have the time to change his angle of approach and instinctively swung his Eight Trigrams Twin Battleaxes. Xu Jingming paused for a moment before stabbing out again! The Eight Trigrams Twin Battleaxes were swung too early! This thrust was as fast as lightning, and it happened to follow the edge of the Eight Trigrams Twin Battleaxe and stabbed into Lee Moonsoo¡¯s heart.¡± Jin Fan found it unbelievable. ¡°Other people deliver Forward Thrust as a swift strike, but Xu Jingming is like an experienced hunter. He paused for a moment and found an opportunity to kill his opponent.¡± ¡°How does he urately control the oue of a battle at this level?¡± Jin Fan still found it unbelievable. ... ¡°His speed isn¡¯t as fast as our Lee Moonsoo¡¯s! The speed at which he stabs is considered normal, but why can he find a w in an instant and kill Lee Moonsoo!?¡± The male and female hosts in Korea found it iprehensible. ... ¡°His control over space and time is incredible!¡± praised the hosts from Japan. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s actualbat bonus must be ridiculously high. Miyagawa¡¯s actualbat bonus is 65%, while Xu Jingming¡¯s actualbat bonus is probably 120%!¡± ¡°What ingenuity! This kind of actualbat ability allows him to deliver a one-hit kill despite having the same strength and speed. As expected of Xu Jingming!¡± ... After analyzing the slow-motion rey in the various national official livestreams across the world, they were dumbfounded by Xu Jingming¡¯s actualbat strength. If Lee Moonsoo was a fool, then Xu Jingming was a grandmaster. The gap between the two parties in actualbat was too great. ****** Xu Jingming didn¡¯t care about the discussions. He had already tried his best to hold back¡ªhis strength and speed weren¡¯t high! But there was nothing he could do about his excellent control over his body. Lee Moonsoo was like a static target in front of him; he just needed to follow the enemy¡¯s w and stab at it. ¡°You don¡¯t have to fight Global Crossfire with me anymore. The entire world is saying that you¡¯re acting lovey-dovey with your wife.¡± Although Li Miaomiao felt delighted from the discussions around the world, she still requested Xu Jingming not to fight Global Crossfire with her. Her husband¡¯s strength was too much of a bully. ¡°I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± Xu Jingming was very obedient. ¡°Miaomiao, I¡¯ll go cultivate for a while.¡± ¡°Your cultivation is the most important,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ... After Xu Jingming apanied his wife to participate in a Global Crossfire, he returned to his personal martial arts arena and started cultivating. As usual, he started practicing Heavenly Python Evolution over and over again! He practiced the evolutionary method from having cellr-level control; he tried it repeatedly. His footwork had broken through to Lv. 5 in the past few days, but he hadn¡¯t broken through with Heavenly Python Evolution. Whoosh. As he practiced every move in Heavenly Python Evolution, Xu Jingming gradually felt like a Heavenly Python! As he carried out his movements, he not only perfectly mobilized his muscles, but he also started mobilizing his cells. It was like a Heavenly Python¡ªsometimes rising, sometimes crouching, sometimes darting about. Strength flowed through his entire body and became closer and closer to Perfected. In fact, after his spearmanship reached Lv. 5, he felt different every time he practiced the evolutionary method. But ording to the virtual world interface, he remained at Transcendent 99%. Whoosh. Xu Jingming suddenly felt his entire body be much more fluid. For a moment, he felt that his entire body was perfect, without a single w. His cellr-level control and perfect mobilization of his body allowed him to perfect Heavenly Python Evolution. Boom! He felt every cell boiling, bing hungry, and beginning to absorb energy. In the virtual world, it allowed the body to receive infinite energy, allowing the cells to grow naturally. Xu Jingming continued practicing his evolutionary method until it was over. Only then did he look at his personalbat strength interface. As expected, ¡®Heavenly Python Evolution Transcendent 99%¡¯ transformed into ¡®Heavenly Python Evolution Perfected.¡¯ There were no percentages¡ªPerfected represented the limits of aary lifeform! Chapter 153 - Director Zhous Message

Chapter 153: Director Zhou¡¯s Message

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the grass and gently tapped, raising his body to the limits of evolution! It¡¯s only in the virtual world that I can reach the limits of evolution with a simple tap.?Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?In reality, even if I reach Perfected, my body needs to slowly grow and be stronger. After the tap, his personalbat strength interface changed¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Perfected) (98 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 1521 Technique: Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 5 8%), Astral Spear Technique (Lv. 4 99%), Footwork (Lv. 5 2%), Shield Technique (Lv. 4 99%) Basic Combat Strength: 273,780 Combat Bonus: 220% Combat Strength: 876,096 During theary lifeform stage, my highest physique is 1521.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?Compared to the evolutionary method¡¯s Transcendent stage, the improvement is quite significant. After all, every cell has been enhanced. 98 days of practice??Xu Jingming was most surprised by the time. An ordinary person only needed 98 days to reach a Physique index of 1521 with a Perfected evolutionary method. Xu Jingming gently tapped the detailed notification on the evolutionary method¡ª¡±When one¡¯s techniques reach Lv. 5 50%, they will receive the Cosmic Life Evolution method.¡± ¡°Perfected-grade evolutionary method¡ªcultivate it three times a day, at least an hour apart each time. Eat 150,000 to 300,000 kcal of food a day. Food list rmendation: ¡­¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes widened.?What the hell? I need to eat so much food? It was obvious that to satisfy the speed needed for his Perfected evolutionary method¡¯s improvement, eating 150,000 kcal a day was the minimum with a maximum of 300,000 kcal. Eating too little would greatly reduce his speed of improvement, and eating too much would harm his body and backfire. The food I need to eat is ten times more than in the Transcendent stage.?Xu Jingming was a little dumbfounded.?If I just eat beef, I¡¯ll have to eat an entire cow a day, right? Cows appeared to be quite heavy, but in fact, just the meat alone weighed only a few hundred kilograms. ¡°How can I get a cow every day? Just sitting there and eating will tire me out.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. Transcendent evolutionary methods required 15,000 kcal of food a day, so it was rtively simple. He ate three meals a day and ate thousands of kcal a meal. It was quite easy to eat that amount when mixing rice, tbread, and meat. But ten times¡­ Meals became a problem, and he was under a lot of pressure. That¡¯s right. To transform from an ordinary person to a Perfectedary lifeform in 98 days requires a lot of energy.?Xu Jingming also understood why he had to eat so much. Buzz. A sudden transmission came from Director Zhou of the Life Evolution Bureau. A transmission from Director Zhou??Xu Jingming immediately epted the connection. On the other end of the transmission, Director Zhou smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Haha, Jingming, congrattions on finally bing a Perfectedary lifeform. Are you worrying about food in reality now?¡± ¡°Yes, the Perfected evolutionary method requires me to consume 150,000 kcal of food a day. That¡¯s quite a headache,¡± Xu Jingming said honestly. ¡°I just sent someone to deliver some gifts to you,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°They will probably arrive tomorrow morning. It¡¯s a batch of high-calorie food! A single stick of high-calorie food is 150,000 kcal. You just have to eat one stick every day. I¡¯ve prepared 100 high-calorie sticks for you.¡± ¡°Thank you, Director.¡± Xu Jingming was delighted. ¡°There are many kinds of high-calorie food, and they¡¯re quite delicious,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°If your family wants to taste it, you have to control the amount. After all, one stick contains 150,000 kcal. If their evolutionary methods aren¡¯t strong enough, it will be very harmful to the body if they can¡¯t absorb it.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°You¡¯re already a Perfectedary lifeform, so there¡¯s no need to hide things from you,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°When you reach Lv. 5 50%, you can cultivate the cosmic lifeform evolutionary method andpletely transform into a cosmic lifeform. When that happens¡­ you can be a cosmic citizen, and only then can you enter the virtual world using your personal identity and interact with the other civilizations in the universe!¡± ¡°Other civilizations in the universe?¡± Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. It was really as he had guessed. ¡°Yeah.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°In fact, you¡¯ve possessed a cosmic expert and connected to the virtual worldwork. Of course, that was an opportunity purchased using the identity as Earth¡¯s officials. I believe you have already guessed it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. ¡°Although Earth¡¯s civilization is considered weak in the vast universe, it can barely stand firm! It¡¯s just that we need to consider the future, so we have to strengthen our civilization as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Allowing everyone on Earth to enter the virtual world and cultivate the evolutionary method is the key,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°All of you have to be cosmic citizens in order to help Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± ¡°All the best. You will know all the secrets when you be a cosmic citizen.¡± Director Zhou was filled with anticipation. Xu Jingming nodded. Now, they were only logging into Earth¡¯s virtual world! As for the virtual worldwork that consisted of many civilizations in the vast universe, the login equipment was much moreplicated. Xu Jingming also had some experience with that huge piece of equipment. ¡°Let me inform you of something else,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°The 31st World Martial Arts Tournament will be held on June 1. It will not be held in the real world at all and will bepletely virtual.¡± ¡°The 31st World Martial Arts Tournament? It¡¯s held in the virtual world?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart jolted. After all, his goal since he was a child was the World Martial Arts Tournament. It was just that he had broken his leg and couldn¡¯t reach the top. ¡°In the future, the World Martial Arts Tournament will be held in the virtual world.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°Moreover, it won¡¯t be selected based on martial arts points anymore. Instead, contestants will be selected from everyone in the world! The strongest 32 people will be selected to participate in one-on-one battles. Victory is determined through life and death.¡± ¡°I hope you can try your best to enter the top three,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Top three?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Director, do you think it¡¯s difficult for me to get into the top three?¡± ¡°You¡¯re very strong, but it¡¯s indeed very difficult to get into the top three,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°You¡¯ll know when thepetition begins. When that happens, the experts that will appear will not only be Tejano, Liu Hai, and the others you know.¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°The reason why I want you to be in the top three is that the prizes this time will be very special,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°The prizes will include the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s currency!¡± ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s currency?¡± Xu Jingming vaguely came to a realization. ¡°When you be a cosmic citizen, you won¡¯t be able to use Earth dors in the virtual worldwork,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°It has to be the universal currency of the Cosmic Human Alliance! The value of the currency is very high, and it¡¯s a currency recognized by all cosmic civilizations! In the future, when you interact with other cosmic civilizations in the virtual world¡­ you will need money. Otherwise, you won¡¯t be able to do many things.¡± ¡°How much money you receive is dependent on your cing in thispetition,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Only those who are strong enough can enter the top three.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t ck off at all!¡± Director Zhou reminded. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Director Zhou knew his strength very well, yet it was very difficult for him to get into the top three after reaching Lv. 5 and bing a Perfectedary lifeform? ¡°It¡¯s not just Tejano and Master Liu Hai?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Could it be that some extremely talented experts have appeared recently?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll know when thepetition begins.¡± Director Zhou didn¡¯t borate. ¡°All the best! Bing a cosmic citizen is only the first step in the vast universe; it¡¯s only the beginning.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The transmission ended, and the content of the call evoked many thoughts in Xu Jingming. Chapter 154 - Strength in Reality

Chapter 154: Strength in Reality

Trantor: CKtalon Is it very difficult to get into the top three??Xu Jingming was filled with fighting spirit.?I want to see who my opponents are! Days passed, but Xu Jingming¡¯s days remained very regr. He devoted most of his time to cultivation, and of course, he had to apany the pregnant Li Miaomiao. In reality, he also consumed high-calorie food every day and cultivated his Perfected evolutionary method. Whoosh! Whoosh! Xu Jingming¡ªwho cultivated the evolutionary method¡ªemitted terrifying, surging heat waves. Li Miaomiao stood in the distance and watched. Xu Jingming only cooled down after practicing one round of the evolutionary method. The moment he cooled down, Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body appeared reserved! All his cells swallowed the energy, and his body no longer emitted any heat. ¡°Youpletely restrained yourself just because you willed it?¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise as she watched. ¡°Jingming, themotion you make when practicing the evolutionary method is getting greater and greater.¡± ¡°When practicing the evolutionary method, I have to devote all my efforts to it. There¡¯s no way to converge my aura.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and walked over. ¡°But it won¡¯t be long. I¡¯ll be a Perfectedary lifeform in a month or two at most.¡± Ordinary people only needed 98 days to be a Perfectedary lifeform. In the six months since the virtual world¡¯sunch, his physique had improved sufficiently. It would only take him two months at most. Crack! Crack!? Xu Jingming took out a stick of high-calorie food that was ced to the side. It was long like a piece of chocte, and it had a sweet taste attracting all the cells in his body such that they trembled slightly. It was delicious! He finished a stick of high-calorie food in a few mouthfuls. His stomach immediately felt hot asrge amounts of energy began to flow into his entire body rapidly. His blood, bones, organs, and cells everywhere absorbed the energy. ¡°Is it really that delicious?¡± Li Miaomiao was envious. ¡°It¡¯s quite delicious, but there are all kinds of delicacies in the virtual world,¡± Xu Jingmingforted. ¡°Miaomiao, bear with it!¡± ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ll give it a try after giving birth.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. High-calorie food packed in too many calories. Although they could break off a tiny piece¡ªsuch as 1% of the stick, meaning that it contained 1,000 kcal¡ªhow much of a burden did this high-calorie food ce on the body? The couple wasn¡¯t sure either. Although Director Zhou said that anyone could eat it, Li Miaomiao was pregnant after all. No matter how curious she was, she decided to put up with it. ... In the blink of an eye, it was the end of April. In the dark night. In Mingyue City, a figure shed out of the vi district and leaped more than 100 meters tond on the roof of a five-star hotel. Xu Jingmingnded gently with his feet, perfectly deflecting the force silently. ording to the VR headset, my physique has reached 1002 in reality,?Xu Jingming thought. In the virtual world, his physique increased from about 700 to 1521, but he had to slowly improve in reality. Such a physique is truly extraordinary in reality.?Xu Jingming leaped down. He leaped off the hotel building andnded on the grass. The grass trembled slightly, and Xu Jingming shot out like an arrow. He was like a ghost as he traversed the city suburbs and quickly rushed to a more remote area. He was too fast; the cars and pedestrians appeared very slow. I¡¯ve already controlled my speed; otherwise, themotion will be too great,?Xu Jingming thought. He controlled his speed to about 200 meters per second because the faster he was, the greater the wind resistance and the greater themotion. Even at 200 meters per second, he had to stay away from people. And if there were pedestrians in front? He would leap hundreds of meters into the air beforending to avoid the pedestrians. His hearing, vision, and reaction speed¡­ had reached an unimaginable level. Yangtze River. Xu Jingming ran to the Yangtze River¡¯s edge and leaped hundreds of meters to the ind in the middle of the river in one step. He strolled around the ind, and with another step, the ground beneath his feet trembled slightly, allowing him to jump to the opposite shore. There¡¯s someone!?Xu Jingming immediately stepped on the air when he saw someone at his destination from afar. With the speed of his legs, the air produced a sonic boom when he stepped on it. The air seemed to turn corporeal, and the resistance was quite great. He took a few steps in midair andnded beside another empty and deste path. Xu Jingming took a deep breath; the night air had turned colder. I indeed have minute control over my body.?Xu Jingming ran out to familiarize himself with his strength in reality. Although the virtual world was nearly 100% virtual, he still had to familiarize himself with it in reality. Since he couldn¡¯t fight in reality, he could only run. He had to observe his surroundings while running and listen carefully to his surroundings so as to not disturb others while running. Time to head back!?Xu Jingming turned around and ran straight for the vast Yangtze River. In the face of Xu Jingming¡¯s speed and his extraordinary physical control, the river water was like the ground. He easily used it as leverage by stepping on the river surface as though it was no different from stepping on solid earth. He quickly ran home the way he came. Xu Jingming recently quite liked his ¡®running¡¯ exercise, and he ran ap every night. ¡­ ¡°Beep.¡± An invisible fluctuation enveloped the entire. ¡°Human movement with a maximum speed of 212 meters per second has been detected in Mingyue City. It¡¯s confirmed to be China¡¯s Xu Jingming.¡± The Earth¡¯s global security system immediately confirmed Xu Jingming¡¯s identity. In the security system, this was only a notification; it wasn¡¯t even considered an rm. ... Binhai City. Lying in bed, Pang Yun took off his VR headset and went downstairs to the living room, where a woman was watching a program on the projection. ¡°Mom.¡± Pang Yun walked over, his eyes filled with worry. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Dad? It¡¯s been nearly half a year, but Dad hasn¡¯te out of the chamber?¡± He had a special chamber at home with a floating sphere within¡ªthe equipment his father used to log into the virtual world. For nearly half a year, his father had never taken a step out of the chamber! ¡°I tried looking for Dad in the virtual world too, but he switched off allmunications, so I can¡¯t contact him at all.¡± Pang Yun was a little worried. ¡°Will he be alright?¡± The woman smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Your father said that this matter is rtively important, and it might take a year or so. He told us not to worry.¡± Pang Yun nodded. Beep! Suddenly, there was a sound. The woman and Pang Yun revealed looks of delight as they immediately got up and walked to the chamber at home. The chamber door was silver-gray and couldn¡¯t be destroyed by external forces. The entire chamber was built as a whole and emitted a mesmerizing luster. This chamber was also one of the safest ces on Earth. Even a hydrogen bomb weighing hundreds of millions of tons couldn¡¯t damage the chamber at all. The chamber door opened, and Pang Ze walked out, exhausted. ¡°Dad.¡± Pang Yun¡¯s eyes turned red. ¡°I¡¯ve been too busy recently. It¡¯s nothing,¡± Pang Ze said with a smile. ¡°In the past, you would log off every day. Even if you were really busy, you would only stay in the chamber for not more than five days,¡± Pang Yun said worriedly. ¡°But it¡¯s been almost half a year.¡± The woman also asked, ¡°Did something happen?¡± ¡°I suffered a huge setback.¡± Pang Ze nodded and frowned. ¡°It¡¯s considered my biggest setback in the past decade! But the oue is fine.¡± ¡°A setback?¡± The woman was worried. She knew very well how much responsibility her husband carried. Pang Zeforted him. ¡°It¡¯s also a good thing to suffer a setback; you¡¯ll learn from it. If you suffer a setback, you¡¯ll gain more experience.¡± The family sat down and ate a sumptuous dinner. ¡°Dad, I followed the course you set for me previously. One is Cheng Zihao¡¯s dossier, and the other is Fang Yu¡¯s dossier. You gave me a score of 50 for Cheng Zihao¡¯s course, and I¡¯ve already sent you the answer for Fang Yu¡¯s course. You haven¡¯t given me a score and haven¡¯t exined it to me,¡± Pang Yun said. ¡°Oh¡­¡± Pang Ze had been busy with important matters with the cosmic civilization recently, and it was only then that he recalled the sses he had given his son. ¡°I¡¯ll talk to you about Cheng Zihao and Fang Yu after dinner,¡± Pang Ze said.. His mind was still on the virtual world. Chapter 155 - Cosmic Citizen Pang Ze

Chapter 155: Cosmic Citizen Pang Ze

Trantor: CKtalon In Pang Ze¡¯s personal space in the virtual world. ¡°Let me take a look at your analysis of Fang Yu.¡± Pang Ze looked at his son¡¯s answer and flipped through a few pieces of paper. He then shook his head slightly and looked up at his son. ¡°You believe Fang Yu¡¯s future is limited and that he won¡¯t be able to be one of the top ten experts in China?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Pang Yun nodded. ¡°Dad, you made me ept a Lv. 8 legacy, and it¡¯s written very clearly in the legacy. The further one goes, the more important the mind bes. As for Fang Yu, he has been favored since he was a child. His life has been smooth-sailing, and he hasn¡¯t encountered many setbacks. It will be very difficult for his mind and will to grow¡­ For example, it took him a long time to break through from Lv. 3 to Lv. 4. I think it will be a thousand times harder for him to break through to Lv. 5. I think it¡¯s hopeless for him to enter the top ten in China.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you a zero.¡± Pang Ze shook his head. Pang Yun red. ¡°Zero?¡± His father had given him 50 marks for Cheng Zihao, albeit a fail. However, he got zero for Fang Yu. ¡°Some of the things you wrote are right, but the conclusion is wrong,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°If the result is wrong, it¡¯s naturally 0.¡± ¡°Where did I go wrong?¡± Pang Yun asked. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about Cheng Zihao first.¡± Pang Ze waved his hand, and a simple video introduction of Cheng Zihao appeared beside him. ¡°Cheng Zihao is a member of the Cheng family. The Cheng family once controlled the Tiger Shark Group, and the family once had a wealth of hundreds of billions,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Cheng Zihao has been attending reputable schools since he was a child. Even though his results were ordinary, he still managed to enter the best university.¡± Pang Yun nodded and listened. ¡°But entering a good school doesn¡¯t mean that you¡¯re a good student.¡± Pang Ze shook his head. ¡°If a genius university graduate¡¯s educational level is set at 10, then a genius high school student¡¯s educational level is about 5, and a genius middle school student¡¯s educational level is about 3!¡± ¡°To put it nicely, Cheng Zihao¡¯s educational level can only be considered 2 or 1.¡± Pang Ze said, ¡°His educational level is 1-2; this can represent his level of intelligence.¡± Pang Yun nodded slightly. ¡°Genius high school students are all freaks. Genius university graduates¡­ can reach the level of world-ss experts, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Pang Ze nodded. ¡°There¡¯s a huge difference in intelligence between people. Genius university graduates are indeedparable to some top experts, so their educational level is at 10. Whenparing educational levels, Cheng Zihao is as stupid as a pig.¡± ¡°A person has to know their limits,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°They have to understand their level of intelligence. How much they can do is limited by their capability.¡± ¡°Of course, people can also learn from society after stepping into the workforce, but clearly¡­¡± Pang Ze pointed at the video. ¡°After entering society, he didn¡¯t learn anything from society, nor did he be outstanding.¡± ¡°Instead, he offended many people in society,¡± Pang Ze stated. ¡°He relied on the power of the Cheng family and the Tiger Shark Group to offend others without a care.¡± Pang Yun nodded slightly. ¡°What¡¯s society?¡± Pang Ze gazed at his son. ¡°Society is made up of people, and many of the people he offended in the past are people with sufficient power. It¡¯s fine to offend one, but if he offends too many¡­ It¡¯s actually very dangerous to stack these powers together.¡± ¡°The ancients say that a just cause attracts much support, an unjust one finds little!¡± ¡°The ancients all know that ¡®much support¡¯ is needed, yet he offended people randomly. That makes him ¡®unjust,''¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Moreover, with the arrival of the virtual world and the end of the Cheng family, his livestreampany just happened to be in the right ce at the right time, allowing him to gain temporary sess.¡± ¡°At this time, he went crazy financing. In order to get more to finance hispany, he was willing to sign arge number of valuation adjustment contracts and even some liability uses,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°He didn¡¯t realize what would happen if he failed to keep up with the valuation adjustment contracts. Could he really bear the responsibility?¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t consider the risks and only thought about higher valuations and more financing,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°But in fact, his educational level is only 1-2. Moreover, he had offended many people. He had more or less suffered some obstructions in his business.¡± Pang Yun listened. ¡°He only knew how to burn cash foolishly, but he didn¡¯t do the ounts at all,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°How long can the cash flowst? Can it form a favorable cycle? He knew nothing; he only knew to expand market share.¡± ¡°Once thepetition got a little intense, he failed to deal with it.¡± ¡°Once the industry went downhill, he immediately copsed.¡± Pang Ze shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s said that the survivors are king! Only businesses that can survive in harsh and cruel environments can be considered sessful businesses. He was finished the moment the virtual world¡¯s livestream industry went slightly downhill.¡± ¡°At the end of the day, he¡¯s just a profligate son who doesn¡¯t know his limits and screwed himself over.¡± Pang Ze looked at his son. ¡°Know one¡¯s limits?¡± Pang Yun fell into thought. ¡°Dad, what¡¯s my educational level?¡± ¡°Genius high school students are at 5, so you¡¯re considered 4 now,¡± Pang Ze said with a smile. He had focused on grooming his son since he was a child, and his son was indeed very outstanding. ¡°But in this society, top experts typically have an intelligence level of 8-10,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Do you think you can win against such a group of top experts? There are many things you need to learn.¡± Pang Yun nodded. ¡°Actually, no matter what you do, you have to understand what¡¯s wrong,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°What are the reasons for a person¡¯s bankruptcy? Gambling, drugs, personal debt, vile conditions for gambling, liability, and guarantees¡­ Cheng Zihaomitted many mistakes that could lead to bankruptcy. In fact, as long as you avoid these pitfalls and thepany happens to be in the right ce at the right time, he could¡¯ve earned a lot.¡± ¡°Even if a person¡¯s intelligence is inferior, as long as they know their limits and don¡¯t do anything dangerous, they can naturally tide through the risks safely,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°But thepany needs financing to develop,¡± Pang Yun said. ¡°Remember.¡± Pang Ze nced at his son. ¡°People who aren¡¯t capable will only harm themselves by borrowing money. A capable person can still thrive without borrowing money.¡± Pang Yun fell into thought when he heard that. ¡°Even in financing, there are also ways. Don¡¯t do valuation adjustments with liability uses. Allow the investor to share both profits and losses with you,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Although the valuation might be lower, an individual won¡¯t have to bear much risk.¡± ¡°When thepany expands, the investors can also make a killing. If thepany makes a loss, the investors can bear the losses themselves.¡± ¡°Remember¡­¡± Pang Ze said, ¡°One mustn¡¯t stand under a dangerous wall! Don¡¯t let yourself fall into a ¡®predicament.¡¯ Cheng Zihao got himself entangled inyers andyers of rope. If any of the ropes tighten, he¡¯s finished.¡± Pang Yun nodded slightly. ¡°Tell me, what did you understand?¡± Pang Ze asked. ¡°I understand that the first thing I need to do is figure out myself, understand the level of my intelligence, and know my limits. Secondly, borrowing money will only harm me if I¡¯m not capable. If I¡¯m capable, I don¡¯t need to borrow money. Even if I need financing, I have to make the investors bear some of the responsibility. Thirdly, don¡¯t put myself in a predicament,¡± Pang Yun immediately said. ¡°I can only give you 50 points for your insights.¡± Pang Ze shook his head slightly. ¡°Continueprehending when you get back. Don¡¯t look at the surface of everything; you have to look at the essence.¡± ¡°It¡¯s like using sets in mathematics. After eliminating the wrong set, all that¡¯s left is the ¡®correct set,''¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°I just said that the reason for a person¡¯s bankruptcy is to collect all the wrong sets. After eliminating these¡­ you won¡¯t go bankrupt doing the rest. Simr concepts in sets can be promoted.¡± ¡°What are the areas in which a person can fail? Excluding these means that there¡¯s no chance of failure. What are those? ¡°What are the reasons for having low intelligence levels? By excluding these, can you find a way to obtain high intelligence?¡± Pang Ze stared at his son. ¡°One has to look at the essence of a matter and understand the most fundamental way of thinking.¡± Pang Yun¡¯s eyes lit up, and he immediately deduced many things. ¡°What are the reasons for slow improvement in martial arts? Organize a set of failures. After elimination¡­ it might be the set that leads to sess.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s talk about Fang Yu.¡± Pang Ze pointed to the side, where Fang Yu¡¯s growth video appeared. ¡°You believe that Fang Yu won¡¯t be in China¡¯s top ten?¡± ¡°I think his mind and will are weak and that he has suffered too few setbacks,¡± Pang Yun said. ¡°Haha¡­ But he also broke through to Lv. 4. Moreover, he¡¯s even more impressive among those at the limits of Lv. 4 now,¡± Pang Ze said with a smile. ¡°Why do you think so?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a temporary advantage,¡± Pang Yun said. ¡°Son, what do you think mental consciousness is?¡± Pang Ze focused on his son. Pang Yun was slightly stunned. ¡°In the legacy I received, there are ways to assist the brain¡¯s evolution. There are ways to visualize, hone the mind and will, and there¡¯s also reading and putting things into practice.¡± ¡°These are all universal,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Reading and putting things into practice are core ideas that determine how far you can go! The effects of foolishly honing your mind and will are limited. You have to have extraordinary intelligence and be able to see through the workings of everything. You even have to put your senses into practice to strengthen your mind and consciousness.¡± ¡°As for Fang Yu!¡± Pang Ze pointed at the video. ¡°Didn¡¯t you notice during his growth? He has a huge advantage.¡± ¡°Advantage?¡± Pang Yun was puzzled. ¡°Good at learning!¡± Pang Ze said seriously. ¡°He was taught by his father and the other seniors since he was a child. He could focus on learning, and his achievements were even higher than his father and the other seniors. He surpassed his teachers!¡± ¡°He knows how to learn from experts and draw upon their strengths to better himself,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Xu Jingming was his opponent, but he didn¡¯t let his pride or stubborn thoughts get in the way. He learned from Xu Jingming and used this to break through to Lv. 4.¡± ¡°He even publicly says that he broke through by studying Xu Jingming¡¯s nine martial arts sses,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°If he cared too much about his reputation, he wouldn¡¯t have publicly announced his gains from Xu Jingming¡¯s sses! However, he publicly announced it, willingly lowering himself and acting like Xu Jingming was his teacher.¡± ¡°Being good at learning and diligence at learning makes an expert,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°As hees into contact with more and more experts, he will constantly absorb nutrients and grow.¡± ¡°In China¡­ I think best of Xu Jingming! Second, it¡¯s Fang Yu who doesn¡¯t seem to have experienced many setbacks but is good at studying and is devoted to his studies,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Dad, you think so highly of Fang Yu?¡± Pang Yun found it unbelievable. ¡°What about Liu Hai? Is Fang Yu¡¯s potential greater than Liu Hai¡¯s?¡± ¡°Liu Hai drew on all the schools of thought and used his whole life to integrate martial arts into it. His potential is indeed extraordinary, but he has limited himself!¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°The limit is Taiji! This framework is veryrge, but the universe is even greater! The framework of Taiji will allow him to absorb the nourishment of the outside world and rapidly grow, but it will ultimately limit his growth.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t limit yourself! Don¡¯t set a limit on martial arts either.¡± Pang Ze nced at his son. ¡°Alright, go back and think about it.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Pang Yun nodded. There were too many thoughts in his mind before he left. Pang Ze watched his son leave and sighed softly. ¡°I¡¯m talking about others, but I¡¯m also talking about myself. My educational level is indeed the highest on Earth, reaching Lv. 56! However, I have to know my limits¡­ Knowing myself, I should know what I should and shouldn¡¯t do. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have suffered so much this time.¡± ¡°There are countless talents in the universe.¡± Pang Ze tapped gently. ¡°Connect to the virtual world.¡± Whoosh. The scene in front of Pang Ze changed. ¡°Wee, Cosmic Citizen Pang Ze..¡± A gentle voice sounded in his ears. Chapter 156 - 31st World Martial Arts Tournament

Chapter 156: 31st World Martial Arts Tournament

In the virtual world, Life Evolution Department, headquarters meeting room. ¡°It¡¯s been 30 years since the first World Martial Arts Tournament was held on Earth in 2052.¡± The ck middle-aged man sitting at the head of the table smiled and said, ¡°The 31st World Martial Arts Tournament will be held this year. Based on our prior discussion, the 31st World Martial Arts Tournament will be held in the virtual world from June 1. We will now carry out the final vote!¡± ¡°Aye.¡± The ck middle-aged man was the first to raise his hand. ¡°Aye.¡± ¡°Aye.¡± Everyone in the meeting room raised their hands except for two women. ¡°It¡¯s a unanimous vote from all the representatives. The final motion has been passed.¡± The ck middle-aged man nodded. ¡°Haha, even if it¡¯s held in reality, not many people will participate,¡± a representative said with a smile. ¡°Now, some of the Division A and B tournaments can¡¯t be held. Everyone is used to life-and-death battles in the virtual world, so how can they like therge number of rules and restrictions in reality and the use of specially designed safety weapons? Many professional diators are unwilling to participate.¡± ¡°Humans¡¯ strength and speed have increased greatly after evolution. The rules of pastpetitions can¡¯t be used.¡± The representatives chatted about the problems the World Martial Arts Tournament presently faced. They consisted of the representatives of the five council members and the other representatives. As for the head of the Life Evolution Department, he came from a small country. After all, anyone from the five council member countries bing minister would be opposed by the other four members! ¡°The 31st World Martial Arts Tournament will be held in the virtual world. It¡¯s the circumstances of reality and the expectations of countless people around the world,¡± the ck middle-aged man continued with a smile. ¡°Only by holding it in the virtual world can thepetition be grand enough! All the experts in the world have the chance to participate.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m looking forward to all kinds of screening rounds.¡± ¡°A virtual worldpetition is still the most interesting.¡± Everyone spoke. ¡°Of course, virtual worldpetitions are interesting. We only have one life in reality,¡± the ck middle-aged man said with a smile. ¡°All kinds ofpetitions require all kinds of safety measures, and the conditions are limited. In the virtual world,petitions are limited by our imaginations! For example, in the universe,s are very far from each other, and the distance between different cosmic civilizations is extremely far¡­ Only the virtual world can gather many civilizations to participate in the samepetition.¡± ¡°This World Martial Arts Tournament is thestpetition for the top geniuses on Earth before theye into contact with the universe,¡± the ck middle-aged man said. ¡°After thispetition, the top geniuses have a chance of bing cosmic lifeforms. When that happens, their journey will happen in space.¡± The other representatives nodded. ¡°Therefore, thispetition is also a rare chance for them to hone themselves. The more people who reach Lv. 5 through thepetition, the more sessful ourpetition will be.¡± The ck middle-aged man looked at the two women sitting in front of the meeting room table. ¡°Therefore, we will also arrange for two experts we groomed early on to participate in thispetition.¡± The other representatives looked at the two women. ¡°These two are Ysarova from Russia and Madeleine Logan from the United States of America,¡± the ck middle-aged man introduced. The two women smiled in acknowledgment. Ysarova was a fair-skinned woman who looked like she was 18 or 19 years old. She was like a doll, and her smile was infectious. Madeleine Logan had short ck hair, and her deep eyes exuded a natural coldness. ¡°Catfish effect,¡± the ck middle-aged man said with a smile. ¡°I hope the two experts, Ysarova and Madeleine Logan, can provide the world¡¯s top experts some shock and awe and provide them with sufficient training.¡± ¡°It¡¯s my honor to contribute to Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± Ysarova nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best to hone these top geniuses,¡± Madeleine Logan said. The experts secretly groomed globally were few in number after all, and their talent was rtively inferior. Now that the global virtual world had opened up, only the most talented ones among the five billion-plus people had been selected. Their future was also much greater than that of Ysarova and Madeleine Logan. But now, the two women¡ªwho had cultivated for longer¡ªwere sufficiently intimidating. ¡°I¡¯m really looking forward to the strength those geniuses can unleash when they encounter the two of you.¡± These representatives had long known of this n. Ysarova and Madeleine Logan had even secretly entered the fourth level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking, but they were ranked below 50 and weren¡¯t eye-catching. ¡­ On May 1, the virtual world officially released a piece of news. The 31st World Martial Arts Tournament will be held in the virtual world? Anyone in the world who has reached Lv. 3 can register and participate??In the martial arts arena in his personal space, Liu Hai discovered this world announcement while resting. Liu Hai¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but light up. A World Martial Arts Tournament held in the virtual world??Liu Hai¡¯s heart stirred. He had very deep andplicated feelings for the World Martial Arts Tournament. He only encountered thispetition when he was middle-aged and participated in the first to fifth World Martial Arts Tournament back to back! Then, he became the head coach of the national team and groomed his disciples to participate in the World Martial Arts Tournament. It could be said that he had spent half his life dealing with the World Martial Arts Tournament. This is the first World Martial Arts Tournament held in the virtual world. I definitely have to participate.?Liu Hai¡¯s eyes burned.?However, it will be much harder to be world champion than in the past. For example, Tie Lianyun, Gao Chong, and the others¡ªwho have been world champions¡ªprobably won¡¯t even enter the 32-strong for the mainpetition.?Liu Hai also felt wistful. In the past, the Martial Arts Tournament was ultimately niche. Moreover, based on one¡¯s physical state, one¡¯s results would be very good if they were at their peak in their youth. People had to retire due to age, injuries, and other reasons. But now? After humans evolved, they could typically maintain their peak state andpete globally! Thankfully, I finally broke through to Lv. 5 three days ago, Liu Hai thought.?I still have a month. I¡¯ll give it my all! ¡­ In the martial arts arena in his personal space. It was snowing heavily, and the weather was extremely cold. Xu Jingming stepped on the snow and stabbed repeatedly at the arrows! As the temperature continued to drop, it became colder and colder. Whoosh. Xu Jingming was a Perfectedary lifeform, and his body was very resistant to the cold. He resisted the constantly falling temperature and focused on using Beam Transformation. At this moment, his mind and will hadpletely fused into his spearmanship, allowing the effects of the cold to reduce. During this process, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t notice the world announcement at all. Pu! Pu! Pu! Xu Jingming naturally executed hisbo spearmanship¡ªhis spearmanship was as fast as lightning. In the blink of an eye, he stabbed out 18 times in a row! Xu Jingming¡¯s control of strength and speed had reached an unimaginable level. He used the strength of the first strike to gradually increase the might of every subsequent strike, culminating in the 18th strike that had a qualitative change in might. In the snowstorm, the arrows moving at high speeds were stabbed, turning ethereal and dissipating. 18-hitbo! In the past month or so since Xu Jingming reached Lv. 5, he discovered that it was getting harder and harder to increase his control over his body. With the legacy¡¯s knowledge, he knew that this was all normal, and he could face it calmly. At the same time, he devoted himself to cultivating Beam Transformation. He could now deliver 18 consecutive strikes! ¡°Jingming, Jingming¡ª¡± Li Miaomiao crossed the void and arrived at the martial arts arena. Only she coulde over without being invited. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming stopped cultivating. ¡°Did you see the world announcement?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I was practicing my ice training method and didn¡¯t pay attention to the outside world,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°What world announcement?¡± ¡°The 31st World Martial Arts Tournament will begin on June 1 in a month,¡± Li Miaomiao immediately said. ¡°This is also the first World Martial Arts Tournament held in the virtual world. The scale is countless timesrger than in the past. Anyone who has reached Lv. 3 in the world can register.¡± ¡°World Martial Arts Tournament?¡± Xu Jingming had learned of this from Director Zhou quite some time ago.. ¡°It¡¯s finally here!¡± Chapter 157 - Registration

Chapter 157: Registration

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming read the world announcement carefully as well. ¡°I remember that on October 28thst year, Master, Tejano, and I cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor one after another.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the announcement and said, ¡°It took about three months from the virtual world¡¯sunch on July 25th to October 28th. Yet, it¡¯s seven months from October 28th to June 1 this year! Seven months is enough to produce many changes. Experts improve at different speeds, and their strength will also differ. The overall structure of the world¡¯s experts has probably undergone a drastic change.¡± ¡°Yeah,¡± Li Miaomiao agreed. Three months after the virtual world¡¯sunch, many professional diators were overtaken, and many ordinary people rose. What would happen after ten months? ¡°I wonder how high I can rank in the world with my current strength,¡± Xu Jingming said with a sigh. ¡°I wonder if I can enter the top three.¡± ¡°Jingming, nobody has publicly broken through to Lv. 5 yet! You¡¯ve broken through for quite some time,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I believe you will definitely enter the top three or even be first.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°My wife thinks I am handsome for she is loving me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m telling the truth.¡± Li Miaomiao felt helpless. She pointed at the world announcement and said, ¡°ording to what it says, you can register and participate starting from the day of the announcement. Let¡¯s quickly register.¡± ¡°You¡¯re participating too?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Of course! One can register after reaching Lv. 3, so I naturally have to experience it. This is the first World Martial Arts Tournament held in the virtual world; it will be very memorable,¡± Li Miaomiao said. The couple opened the registration page and chose to register. The number of applicants had climbed to 3259! ¡°There was a simple count a few days ago. There should be about 1,000 people worldwide who have reached Lv. 4,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Those who have reached Lv. 3 globally will definitely exceed 10,000.¡± ¡°There are so many talents in all walks of life.¡± Xu Jingming found this number very normal. ... That day, a small gathering was held on the ind in Li Miaomiao¡¯s personal space. All her rtives and friends were gathered. Friends these days usually gathered in the virtual world, so it was convenient for everyone to meet up. ¡°Kids, have you registered for the World Martial Arts Tournament?¡± Grandpa Xu chuckled as he looked at the members of Team Pearwood chatting together. ¡°Grandpa, we¡¯ve registered,¡± Yang Qingshuo immediately said obediently. ¡°Of course, we have to register. This is the first globalpetition since the virtual world¡¯sunch.¡± Wang Yi was also very excited. ¡°This is the World Martial Arts Tournament. I can¡¯t cozy up to big shots in a one-on-one battle.¡± Liu Chongyuan shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m still stuck at the limit of Lv. 3. I definitely won¡¯t be able to enter the mainpetition.¡± Yang Qingshuo said, ¡°There are probably about 1,000 people in the world who have reached Lv. 4, and only 32 people will emerge from the preliminary heats! Forget about the limit of Lv. 3, even an ordinary Lv. 4 will probably be eliminated in the preliminaries. Sigh, although I¡¯ve reached Lv. 4, my chances of entering the mainpetition are almost zero!¡± ¡°Kid, you haven¡¯t fought yet. Don¡¯t be discouraged,¡± Grandpa Xu said with a smile. ¡°Participation is what counts.¡± ¡°Shuo, you¡¯ve reached Lv. 4 after all. Bear and I are stuck at the limit of Lv. 3.¡± Heng Fang was a little disappointed. Being stuck at the limit of Lv. 3 with no room for improvement, seeing ordinary people who had never practiced martial arts in the past break through to Lv. 4 as geniuses over time made Heng Fang rather ufortable. In particr, many of his friends had broken through. He worked hard every day, but he just couldn¡¯t break through. ¡°Haha, you have to work hard.¡± Xu Hong walked over and patted Heng Fang on the shoulder. ¡°I¡¯ve already broken through to Lv. 4, but a professional diator like you haven¡¯t broken through?¡± ¡°Uncle, stop harping on it.¡± Heng Fang and Liu Chongyuan were helpless. ¡°Dad, you¡¯ve unted it several times today.¡± Xu Jingming was helpless as well. Xu Hong was very pleased with himself. His eyes lit up when he saw Dai Tongda in the distance, and he walked over. ¡°Old Dai, I just broke through to Lv. 4 yesterday. What about you? From your bitter expression, I know you must be at Lv. 3.¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Dai Tongda red. ¡°Your daughter has reached Lv. 4, and so have I.¡± Xu Hong shook his head. ¡°Old Dai, you have to work hard.¡± ¡°Shut your mouth,¡± Dai Tongda said. ¡°Son, don¡¯t be too smug.¡± Grandpa Xu red at him. ¡°You just broke through to Lv. 4. You¡¯ll probably still be eliminated during the preliminaries.¡± Xu Hong immediately looked helplessly at his father. ¡°Since all of you are going to be eliminated at the preliminaries, there¡¯s no reason to be so smug,¡± Grandpa Xu said. ¡°Participation is what counts.¡± ¡°Right, participation is what counts. Everyone will be eliminated at the preliminaries.¡± Dai Tongda felt much better as he shot a nce at Xu Hong. ¡°When the timees, I¡¯ll participate with you guys and be eliminated together,¡± Grandpa Xu said with a smile. ¡°Participate with us?¡± Xu Hong, Dai Tongda, Dai Xiaoqing, and even the nearby Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, Wang Yi, Heng Fang, and Liu Chongyuan looked over. ¡°Grandpa, you¡¯ve reached Lv. 3?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Dad, you¡¯ve never practiced martial arts in the past.¡± Xu Hong found it unbelievable. Grandpa Xu smiled. ¡°I reckon it¡¯s because our Xu family has talent in martial arts. I¡¯ve practiced in the virtual world for more than half a year, and I¡¯ve been training blindly. I¡¯ve also studied quite a number of martial arts sses, and I¡¯ve finally reached Lv. 3! There should be more than 10,000 people in the world who have reached Lv. 3; I¡¯m just one of ten thousand. I¡¯m inconspicuous, nothing at all.¡± The group fell silent. Although it was true that some ordinary people in this era only came into contact with martial arts and started practicing after the virtual world¡¯sunch, Zhao Fan and the others had be world-ss experts and had long reached the limit of Lv. 4. However, Lv. 3 was still a threshold. There were only about 10,000 people in the world who had broken past this threshold, but Grandpa Xu had crossed it just like that? ¡°Did you teach Grandpa?¡± Li Miaomiao asked with a whisper. ¡°No, Grandpa never asked me.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°You experts taught me before I barely broke through to Lv. 3, but Grandpa figured it out himself and reached Lv. 3?¡± Li Miaomiao felt the gap in talent at that very moment. Xu Jingming scratched his head andforted his wife in a low voice. ¡°When my grandfather was young, he was an eSports yer and was FMVP. Therefore¡­ he has some talent?¡± He was a little uncertain himself. Or did the Xu family really have talent in martial arts? ¡°Hubby,¡± Mrs. Xu whispered to Xu Hong, ¡°I¡¯ve been working hard too. Why am I still at Radiant Sun? I haven¡¯t even reached Lv. 2.¡± ¡°Honey, you¡¯re very impressive. Only one in a hundred can reach Lv. 2 now! You¡¯re already considered one of the top 10% of humanity,¡± Xu Hongforted his wife. ¡°Really?¡± Mrs. Xu was puzzled. ording to the statistics, it was true that only one in a hundred people had reached Divine. ¡°From tomorrow onward, you have to teach me for an hour a day. Wait, that¡¯s too tiring. Let¡¯s do it for half an hour,¡± Mrs. Xu said. ¡°Definitely, definitely,¡± Xu Hong immediately promised. ... This was the first globalpetition since the virtual world¡¯sunch! Moreover, the 1v1 Martial Arts Tournament naturally attracted the attention of the entire world! People were very curious¡ªwho was the strongest in the world now? Liu Hai? Tejano? Xu Jingming? Or was it a new expert? Many global experts who had reached Lv. 3 signed up. People also looked forward to the day of the event. Whoosh. Whoosh. A livestream battle was held between China¡¯s team and Japan¡¯s team. The strongest member of China¡¯s team was a valiant girl! The strongest member of Japan¡¯s team was Miyagawa Meishin. ng! ng! ng! The girl held a shield and saber, her de thin and long as she attacked head-on. Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s movement technique was ghostly as he surrounded and attacked the girl. Offensive against offensive! ¡°Pfft.¡± Suddenly, the girl¡¯s saber shed, and she became much faster. She swept past Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s chest and left a bloody gash. Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s expression changed as hended in the distance. ¡°You¡­¡± The girl revealed a happy expression. ¡°Thank you, Miyagawa Meishin. Your actualbat strength is indeed stronger than mine; you threatened me sufficiently! You finally allowed me to break through to Lv. 5.¡± ¡°Lv. 5?¡± Miyagawa Meishin felt mixed emotions. He was stuck at the limit of Lv. 4 until now, but this youngdy had broken through. Yes, Miyagawa Meishin was very young, but the girl was even younger. This girl¡­ was China¡¯s strongest expert in the ¡®underage¡¯ group¡ªTu Ling. Minors under the age of 16 were prohibited from using armor or weapons; they could only fight bare-handed! With China¡¯s poption, the number of minors was also veryrge. They also had matches between each other. As for Tu Ling, she was the undisputed strongest expert. ¡°Tu Ling reached Lv. 4 at the end ofst year. She turned 16 in February and officially started wearing armor and holding weapons. As the strongest minor in China, she improved equally fast and fiercely after she became an adult. Just now, she personally said that she broke through to Lv. 5.¡± The female host in China¡¯s official livestream was extremely excited and proud. ¡°How impressive.¡± Xu Jingming was also pulled over by Li Miaomiao midway to watch the battle. He saw the slow-motion rey. ¡°Her saber technique has indeed broken through to Lv. 5.¡± ¡°She was invincible when she was a minor,¡± Li Miaomiao praised. ¡°She reached Lv. 4 with her bare hands and only came into contact with armor and weapons when she became an adult.¡± ¡°The Martial Arts Tournament is getting more and more interesting.¡± Xu Jingming looked forward to it. Not many countries live-streamed the battle between Tu Ling and Miyagawa Meishin. But after the livestream ended, the news quickly spread! This was because this was the first publicly announced Lv. 5. Moreover, this genius girl had broken through in battle. ... A 16-year-old girl has broken through to Lv. 5??Tiger Fussen¡ªwho was chopping trees in the snowstorm¡ªfell silent when he heard the news.?I only broke through to Lv. 5 half a month ago. I¡¯m only half a month faster than a youngdy¡­ How many Lv. 5s are there in the world? I was in the top five in the first three months of the virtual world¡¯sunch, but it¡¯s not certain if I can be ranked in the top ten ten months after theunch.?Tiger Fussen calmed down and continued chopping trees with his two axes. ... The breakthrough of China¡¯s peerless female genius, Tu Ling, was indeed an impetus for many experts around the world, especially the experts who were stuck at the limit of Lv. 4. Everyone worked harder and went all out, hoping to showcase their strength in thepetition. In the blink of an eye, amid everyone¡¯s anticipation, it was finally June 1, the day of thepetition. Chapter 158 - Gathering

Chapter 158: Gathering

At night in Mingyue City. Xu Jingming was walking with his wife in the district. There were clearly many residents in the district, and it was only slightly past 8 p.m., but it was almost impossible to see anyone walking. ¡°It feels like people are staying home more often these days,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Even walking is much lessmon.¡± ¡°People used to take a stroll for exercise,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Now that there¡¯s the evolutionary method, the body is very healthy. Naturally, fewer and fewer people are taking strolls! Moreover, with the guidance of the entire Earth Alliance, people are more focused on the virtual world and evolution.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and looked at the time on her watch. ¡°It¡¯s about time; let¡¯s go back. The World Martial Arts Tournament will be held tonight.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Hubby, why don¡¯t you seem nervous?¡± Li Miaomiao asked in confusion. ¡°After all, the virtual world has beenunched for ten months. Perhaps new experts will appear.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a good thing that someone stronger than me has appeared. It means that there are more experts on Earth,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°What¡¯s there to be nervous about?¡± Earth¡¯s civilization was very weak against the cosmos, so the more experts there were, the better. ¡°You sure are a big picture person!¡± Li Miaomiao gave him a thumbs-up. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming returned home with his wife in hand. The two returned to their bedroom,y on the bed, and put on their VR headsets before entering the virtual world. ****** On the virtual world¡¯s spectator tform was an extremely popr livestream¡ªthe official livestream channel. ¡°This is the virtual world¡¯s official livestream channel.¡± Li Miaomiao pointed and said, ¡°I heard that this is the only livestream in the world that can watch the worldpetition.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go in and take a look.¡± Xu Jingming and his wife tapped gently and entered the livestream. The official livestream was vast, and countless people from all over Earth stood in the stands. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao sat down. ¡°One host and three guests?¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao saw it at a nce. At this moment, the beautiful host on thementary tform smiled and said, ¡°There¡¯s still half an hour before thepetition officially begins, but the number of viewers in our livestream has exceeded three billion! I believe the number of viewers watching today will create a new record.¡± Jin Fan, a guest from China, smiled and said, ¡°After all, this is the first globalpetition after the virtual world¡¯sunch! Moreover, this is the exclusive official livestream. I reckon the number of viewers will exceed five billion when thepetition begins.¡± Although the global poption exceeded seven billion, was the focus of the world¡¯s attention, and everyone was talking about thepetition, there were still going to be people who didn¡¯t watch it. The guest from the United States of America, Annie, smiled and said, ¡°I can¡¯t hold back anymore. I want to see thepetition begin! Which 32 experts in the world will enter the mainpetition?¡± ¡°There are more than seven billion people worldwide, but there are only 32 spots for the mainpetition. It¡¯s equivalent to only one out of 200 million people.¡± The male guest from the EU, Owen, eximed in surprise. ¡°All of them are monsters.¡± The beautiful host was officially hired by the Earth Alliance, and the three guests were from the three strongest countries in the world¡ªUnited States of America, EU, and China. ¡°Three months after the virtual world¡¯sunch, it was recognized that the three strongest people in the world were Liu Hai, Tejano Xire, and Xu Jingming. But now that the virtual world has beenunched for more than ten months, who are the three strongest people? Who are the 32 strongest people?¡± the beautiful host said. ¡°I guess there will be a huge change in the three strongest people,¡± Annie, the American guest, said with a smile. ¡°Perhaps only one of Liu Hai, Tejano Xire, and Xu Jingming will enter the top three. It¡¯s even possible that none of them will enter the top three.¡± ¡°I disagree.¡± ¡­ The host and three guests discussed the top experts from all over the world, causing the audience to discuss spiritedly. They were looking forward to seeing their nations¡¯ experts. ¡°Ever since Lee Moonsoo lost to Xu Jingming, he worked even harder and became more diligent in his cultivation. I heard from his friends that he has broken through to Lv. 5.¡± ¡°My master is Lee Moonsoo¡¯s sparring partner. He also says that Lee Moonsoo¡¯s strength is unfathomable.¡± ¡°Akinov! Oorah! Oorah!¡± ¡°Merritt! Merritt! Merritt!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is invincible! Xu Jingming is invincible!¡± In thement section, countlessments appeared. People from all over the world supported their country¡¯s experts. ¡°The preliminaries are about to begin. Please proceed to the preparation area.¡± A system notification sounded in Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao¡¯s ears. ¡°The preliminaries are about to begin.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao looked at each other. ¡°Miaomiao, all the best.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just participating. You have to work hard,¡± Li Miaomiao said seriously. Whoosh! Whoosh! The two of them tapped gently and disappeared from the official livestream. At this moment, more than 10,000 experts who had registered headed for the preparation area. ¡°The 31st World Martial Arts Tournament preliminaries are about to begin.¡± The beautiful host became excited as she watched the livestream. ¡°12,805 experts are in the preparation area preparing their armor and weapons. The preparation time is three minutes. Once the three minutes are up, the preliminaries will begin!¡± ¡°The goal of the preliminaries is to select the world¡¯s strongest 32,¡± the host said. ¡°I¡¯m too excited.¡± ¡°Look, the people on the projection are Liu Hai, Tejano Xire, and Xu Jingming,¡± the male guest, Jin Fan, immediately said. Although more than 10,000 contestants were preparing their armor and weapons, the livestream focused on the three people. ¡°The three of them were recognized as the three strongest people in the world seven months ago, so what will be their global rank now? Will they still be at the apex, or will they fall off the pedestal?¡± The male guest, Owen, also said, ¡°Although we can¡¯t see their strength clearly in the preliminaries, we can see a portion of it.¡± ¡°After all, we have to choose the strongest 32, so the preliminaries will be very intense,¡± Annie stated. ¡­ In a huge space of the preparation area. The 10,000-plus people dispersed and prepared their armor and weapons under the system¡¯s notification. Xu Jingming also prepared his armor and weapons. The rules were the same as in the past, so he naturally chose his dual shields and spear. Xu Jingming looked up and saw his master, Liu Hai, in the distance. Liu Hai was stocky and calm like a mountain as he closed his eyes and waited for thepetition to begin. Xu Jingming turned his gaze and saw the ck youth in the distance¡ªTejano Xire. Tejano Xire was as tall as Liu Hai, and his body seemed to be made of ck metal. His aura was faintly terrifying, but his eyes were rxed and casual as he looked around. When he saw Xu Jingming, he even pricked up his brows and smiled. Xu Jingming nodded and smiled in return. He then continued looking around, but because there were too many people and they were too far apart, he didn¡¯t see his wife, Li Miaomiao. He stopped searching and waited for the preliminaries to begin. Riven Gullit¡ªwho was near to Xu Jingming¡¯s right¡ªwore a thick fur coat and had a pair of sledgehammers on his back. He was also in thought.?ording to the Life Evolution Bureau, I¡¯m the only person in the entire EU who has reached Lv. 5. I finally broke through two days before thepetition began. My evolutionary method hasn¡¯t reached Perfected for the time being, Riven Gullit thought.?I have to perfect my evolutionary method as soon as possible; otherwise, the gap between me and the other Lv. 5s will be too great. For example, Xu Jingming beside me has probably reached Lv. 5 in every aspect. Riven Gullit shot a nce at the adjacent Xu Jingming. This person had to be a formidable opponent. ¡°Begin the preliminaries.¡± ¡°Everyone, prepare to enter thebat space.¡± A voice echoed throughout the preparation area, and all the experts turned solemn. ¡°Countdown: 10, 9, 8, 7¡­ 3, 2, 1!¡± The countdown ended. These 12,805 people left the preparation area and entered thebat space.. Chapter 159 - The Cruelty of the Preliminaries

Chapter 159: The Cruelty of the Preliminaries

Trantor: CKtalon The vastnd was divided into more than 10,000 grids, each of which was 20 meters by 20 meters. Xu Jingming and the other experts stood in the center of the grid. Huh??Xu Jingming could see that there was a translucent barrier around his grid, preventing the contestants from interfering with each other. ¡°The preliminaries will be divided into two rounds.¡± A mighty voice boomed across the vastnd. ¡°In the first round, you have to face arrows! The arrows will appear from the barrier and aim for your heads! The arrows will be faster and faster, and you will be eliminated if you are killed! The first round begins!¡± Xu Jingming immediately saw a translucent arrow condense on the translucent barrier and shoot at his head. How slow.?Xu Jingming watched. This arrow was ten meters away from him! Its flight speed was probably only 100 meters per second; it was too slow. Even if such a slow arrow hits my face, it probably won¡¯t pierce through my facial muscles.?Xu Jingming knew very well how powerful a Perfectedary lifeform¡¯s body was, but he wouldn¡¯t foolishly tank the arrow with his face. With a step, he moved faster than the arrow! The arrow slowly flew past him. With Xu Jingming¡¯s reaction speed, looking at an arrow moving at 100 meters per second was like an ordinary person watching ants crawl. It was too slow. An arrow that moved at 100 meters per second didn¡¯t pose a threat to the 10,000 contestants present, much less Xu Jingming. Li Miaomiao also easily dodged. Swish! The speed at which the second translucent arrow condensed became faster, and its flying speed increased. Seconds and minutes passed. ¡°These arrows are condensing faster and faster, and there¡¯s no pattern to them. Many of them are shot from the back.¡± Grandpa Xu had long taken off his light armor because the arrows were aimed at the head. The armor wasn¡¯t of much use; instead, it affected speed and agility. There was only one arrow every time, but it might appear in front of him, above him, and behind him. It might even shoot over the moment it appeared! The firing speed became faster and faster. I can¡¯t hold on anymore.?Grandpa Xu felt a fluctuation behind him, and he tried his best to dodge, but the arrow still shot diagonally from the back and entered from below his jaw. Grandpa Xu¡¯s body then turned ethereal. Ordinary Lv. 3 contestants were eliminated one after another. As Li Miaomiao practiced swordsmanship, she ced great importance on movement techniques. With Xu Jingming¡¯s guidance, she couldst longer. But as many advanced Lv. 3 contestants were eliminated, she was also dispatched by an arrow. ... ¡°Arge number of contestants have been eliminated.¡± The female host watched the figures in the livestream turn ethereal. ¡°Even when standing in the center, the arrows are only ten meters away! The distance of ten meters is too close, and the arrows are getting faster and faster. Moreover, many of them are shot from the side or even from the back; it¡¯s impossible to see them with the naked eye! Sensing the fluctuations in the air is too high a requirement.¡± The male guest, Owen, sighed. ¡°There are fewer and fewer contestants on the field. I reckon those on the field are at least Lv. 4.¡± 1201¡­ 1156¡­ 1083¡­ 988¡­ The disyed number of contestants kept decreasing. This arrow is too difficult to dodge.?Xu Hong felt a pain in his ears before his body began to turn ethereal. ... I¡¯m very good at movement, but I can¡¯t hold on much longer.?Dai Xiaoqing relied on her senses to sense the fluctuations in the air and block the increasingly terrifying dark arrow. Finally, the arrow finished her. ... It¡¯s too difficult.?Yang Qingshuo found it harder and harder. He felt that he might make a mistake at any moment, but the arrows suddenly stopped. Yang Qingshuo was a little stunned. ¡°Congrattions to the 500 contestants for clearing the first round of the preliminaries.¡± The mighty voice echoed across the vastnd. ¡°Of course, the first round is only a warm-up. The second round of the preliminaries is the cruelest to eventually select the strongest 32.¡± ¡°In the second round, assassins will appear around you. They will either appear individually or in groups! The assassins will attack you with all their might. What you need to do¡­ is live as long as possible.¡± ¡°The second round ends when there are 32 people left.¡± ¡°A friendly reminder: Don¡¯t think about defending. Try your best to kill the enemy; otherwise, the threat will only increase with the number of assassins!¡± ¡°Second round, begin!¡± Just as the voice faded¡ª Xu Jingming saw a translucent assassin begin to condense at the barrier ten meters away. The translucent assassin held a single saber and lunged at Xu Jingming the moment he appeared. Xu Jingming held a shield in each hand. He didn¡¯t n on using his spear! These challenges posed no threat to his spearmanship. I¡¯ll spend more time practicing my shield techniques. Moreover, shield techniques are more suitable for dealing with unexpected situations.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dodge when he saw the assassin approaching and smashed his shield over. Boom! The shield struck the assassin¡¯s saber like a bolt of lightning, but it didn¡¯t slow down at all. It crashed into the assassin, causing him to dissipate. Xu Jingming¡¯s shield technique was learned from the Lv. 10 expert he had possessed¡ªAmbro! Ambro¡¯s shield technique was wless while defending, but his attacks were extremely domineering. It was as if he carried the might of the entire spacetime when he smashed his enemy. This extremely ferocious shield technique was very suitable for Xu Jingming¡¯s character; his shield technique was also known as fierce. ording to the virtual world¡¯s judgment, Xu Jingming and Ambro¡¯spatibility was 99.9321%. Thebat range is 20 by 20 meters. This range is considered small for experts, and it¡¯s even more dangerous when surrounded by assassins,?Xu Jingming thought. Of course, it wasn¡¯t dangerous for him at all. The two shields struck the enemies on all sides ferociously. He killed one whenever one appeared, and all of them turned ethereal! When a handful appeared, he consecutively smacked them to death like a tiger¡¯s paws. ¡°ording to the information provided, these assassins are all Lv. 4! Moreover, their strength will keep increasing over time,¡± the female host said. ¡°There are only about 300 experts left on the battlefield; they are all famous top experts from all over the world. The elimination speed is very fast.¡± ¡°The assassins areing fast and furious.¡± Although Wang Yi had reached the limit of Lv. 4 and was capable of swift archery, allowing her to kill the assassins repeatedly, these assassins were equipped with shields and heavy armor. Their heads were the only w. The range was too small! A slight mistake, and she was cornered. Pu.? A saber beam shed past Wang Yi¡¯s body. Wang Yi was eliminated. ... Not good.?Yang Qingshuo¡ªwho was in the midst of an intense battle¡ªfound it harder and harder to defend against the five assassins. However, three new assassins appeared. Of the eight assassins¡­ some were good at concealed weapons, some were good at heavy weapons, and some were good at assassination. When the group attacked, Yang Qingshuo was instantly overwhelmed. ... There were only 103 people left on the field, and as time passed, it decreased. Xiong Tianshan, Gao Chong, and the other top experts from China copsed one after another. I have to hold on. I have to hold on.?Lee Moonsoo held the Eight Trigrams Twin Battleaxes and used his ghostly movement to kill the enemy with all his might. Only by killing more could the number of enemies decrease, but the assassins that appeared were getting stronger and stronger! They were at least at intermediate Lv. 4, and there were many of them. They posed a huge threat when working as a team. Bam! Bam!? The two shield-wielding assassins collided with Lee Moonsoo, affecting his movement technique. At the same time, two assassins released concealed weapons. Lee Moonsoo dodged in horror, only to have three assassins close in and attack! Lee Moonsoo¡¯s Eight Trigrams Battleaxe swiped across the necks of the two assassins, but he felt pain in his chest! A spear had stabbed through his chest. ¡°No¡ª¡± Lee Moonsoo was very indignant, but his body still turned ethereal. The moment he was eliminated, the number changed from 93 to 92. The weakest person still persisting was at the limit of Lv. 4! ¡°Lee Moonsoo!¡± ¡°No¡ª¡± ¡°How is that possible?¡± Countless people in Korea held their heads and watched this scene in disbelief. Their country¡¯s number one expert who hadsted the longest in the preliminaries had finally copsed. He was still far from entering the top 32. Many top experts around the world were stuck at the limit of Lv. 4. At this moment, they werepeting with their actualbat strength! At the same limit of Lv. 4, the strength disyed by different people was also different. ¡°There are still 100 people left. Is Miyagawa Meishin and Kiyori Toichi the only ones left in Japan?¡± ¡°Thepetition for these 32 spots is too cruel.¡± Every nation¡¯s citizens were nervous. Chapter 160 - End of the Preliminaries

Chapter 160: End of the Preliminaries

Trantor: CKtalon Grandpa Xu, Xu Hong, Dai Tongda, Dai Xiaoqing, Wang Yi, Li Miaomiao, and the others who had been eliminated had returned to the livestream stands. ¡°The preliminaries of the World Martial Arts Tournament are like a festival celebration for weak people like us. Everyone is just joining in on the fun.¡± Dai Tongda sighed with emotion. ¡°But for those Lv. 4 experts, it¡¯s a truly cruelpetition.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Hong nodded as well. ¡°The virtual world has beenunched for more than ten months, and more than 100 people have reached the limit of Lv. 4. Yet, there are only 32 spots in the mainpetition! For them, thepetition is indeed cruel.¡± Li Miaomiao, Dai Xiaoqing, and the others agreed. The gap between them was too great, so they could participate happily and experience the intensity of the preliminaries. ¡°I didn¡¯t even enter the top 100.¡± Wang Yi shook her head. ¡°Sister Yi, sharpshooters have a disadvantage at this,¡± Dai Xiaoqingforted. Wang Yi looked at the livestream. ¡°No, I can only say that I¡¯m not strong enough. There are more than 60 people on the battlefield, but aren¡¯t there still three sharpshooters?¡± As for the host and guests, they were also discussing sharpshooters. ¡°It¡¯s indeed not easy for the sharpshooters to survive after being attacked by the assassins at such a close range,¡± Jin Fan said. The female guest, Annie, nodded and said, ¡°The sharpshooters who are still persisting are Andrew from the United States of America, Zhou Yi from China, and Ysarova from Russia. Ysarova is really lovely, and her archery draws one¡¯s attention.¡± ¡°Ysa!¡± ¡°Ysarova!¡± ¡°Ysa, I love you!¡± Countlessments flooded in, and the number of contestants on the field gradually decreased, but Ysarova remained very popr. ¡°How beautiful.¡± Wang Yi couldn¡¯t help but sigh in amazement. Ysarova looked like she was 18 or 19 years old. She had a beautiful face, and her skin was fair and crystalline. She was like an angel that had descended to the mortal world! She was so beautiful that she appeared to be glowing. She was wearing silver armor, and her silver hair was tied up simply. She held a bow and arrow, and the arrows she delivered were like streams of light as they shot at all the archers. Just her smile and the scene of her killing the assassins won over countless fans. In this world, looks were also important. For example, although Xu Jingming, Tejano, and Liu Hai had many fans, they might not necessarily be able to catch up to Ysarova in terms of fanatical loyal fans. Although Ysarova had gradually entered the spotlight in the past few months, she had many fanatical fans. ¡°Of the three sharpshooters, Ysarova¡¯s archery is the most gorgeous. Any assassin is killed the moment they appear.¡± The female host was full of praise. ¡°Andrew and Zhou Yi are clearly struggling.¡± Andrew¡¯s movement technique was fast. As he dodged, he strafed arrows. Zhou Yi stood in the middle, and his range of movement didn¡¯t exceed a meter. He disyed extreme archery speed! Through the terrifying number of arrows, hepletely overwhelmed the enemy. Thankfully, under the preliminaries¡¯ rules, a sharpshooter¡¯s quiver provided unlimited arrows. ¡°Pfft.¡± No matter how fast Andrew dodged, the 20 by 20 meter range was ultimately too small. He made a slight mistake in his movement technique and was quickly overwhelmed by the assassins. Only two sharpshooters remained¡ªZhou Yi and Ysarova. Ysarova¡¯s attacks remained gorgeous, but Zhou Yi¡¯s situation gradually worsened despite being able to persist. As for the other Chinese expert, he couldn¡¯t hold on any longer. I can¡¯t even enter the top 50??Tie Lianyun tried his best to block with his shield, but one of the concealed weapons still brushed past his neck. Tie Lianyun¡¯s body then turned ethereal as he looked around. Those who still remained were all world-ss elites. Tie Lianyun could no longer be ranked in the top 50. He worked very hard; he practiced martial arts as though he was obsessed! He had practiced to the point where he believed that he was a part of martial arts. He even hypnotized himself in terms of his thoughts, so it was obvious how fanatical he was in martial arts. Master said that I should spend more time thinking and figuring things out instead of focusing on training, Tie Lianyun thought to himself.?However, I¡¯ve already tried my best to figure it out and think about it. Be it the virtual world or the real world, I¡¯ve never dared to ck off. Everyone is stuck at the limit of Lv. 4. What we arepeting in now is actualbat strength. However, I can¡¯t evenpare to others in actualbat strength! Tie Lianyun felt powerless. In the past, there were only a limited number ofpetitors in the World Martial Arts Tournament, and they ced greater importance on one¡¯s physique and talent. He could stumble his way to be world champion. But he couldn¡¯t even enter the top 50 in the present World Martial Arts Tournament that opened up to everyone in the world! ... China¡¯s famous experts were eliminated one after another. Although the Chinese were regretful, they could still view the oue calmly¡­ When a saberman with two sabers turned ethereal, the Chinese stirred. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Lei Yunfang is also eliminated?¡± ¡°That¡¯s Lei Yunfang!¡± In the early days, Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang were the strongest in China; the two of them were at the highest level. Back at the Firestarter Cup, the two of them were seeded as Teams 1 and 2. But when they saw Lei Yunfang¡¯s body turn ethereal, countless people in China felt empty and wistful. More than 100 people around the world are stuck at the limit of Lv. 4. This is apetition of actualbat.?Lei Yunfang¡¯s movement technique was thrown out of form from an impact. He knew what his problem was when his back was prated by the spear.?I spent too much effort on movement, but I¡¯m not sincere enough when ites to saber techniques. At the limit of Lv. 4, he was better than Miyagawa Meishin in terms of movement techniques. However, Miyagawa Meishin was devoted to the de. His dual des were much better than Lei Yunfang¡¯s, and his fame had always been greater than Lei Yunfang in many crossfire battles worldwide. I also practice my saber seriously, but what I love is still movement techniques. However, my movement technique can¡¯t break through to Lv. 5.?Lei Yunfang felt miserable at this moment. His saber technique was powerful, butpared to the many elites around the world, his saber technique became his w. ... Xu Jingming held his dual shields. The 20-meter range was too small for him; he could reach anywhere with a single step. Every time an assassin appeared, he would bombard them with a Forward Bash. All the assassins were pulverized! None of them could withstand a single strike! Xu Jingming could even divert his attention to his surroundings and saw Lei Yunfang being eliminated. Senior Lei Yunfang is quite talented in movement techniques, but hecks in other aspects.?Xu Jingming sighed inwardly when he saw this.?Of the three kings of the martial arts world back then, Senior Lei Yunfang and Kai Saint Mills have been eliminated. They can¡¯t even enter the mainpetition. Yes, of the experts still persisting on the battlefield, only n Emelianenko of the three kings of the martial arts world back then remained. n Emelianenko¡¯sbat techniques were indeed brilliant and strong enough for him to persist. Including me, there are still eight people in China who remain.?Xu Jingming watched.?Japan still has Miyagawa Meishin. There¡¯s no one left from Korea, and there are still three from India¡­ It was a very huge improvement from Lv. 4 to Lv. 5. His cellr-level control allowed his strength, speed, and agility to increase in every aspect. Hisbat precision also increased, not to mention the huge improvement in his physique after bing a Perfectedary lifeform. The maximumbat strength of a Lv. 4 was around 100,000, but Xu Jingming¡¯sbat strength reached a million! Therefore, he naturally could easily deal with a test that those at the limits of Lv. 4 found grueling. ¡°No!¡± When the number one expert in Mysia, Mampa, was also overwhelmed by the assassins, the number of contestants on the field finally dropped from 33 to 32. At this moment, the hundreds of millions of citizens in Mysia wailed in sorrow. All their country¡¯s experts had also been wiped out. It¡¯s over.?Xu Jingming clearly determined the situation on the field, and the assassin that had just appeared stopped in his tracks and dissipated. All the assassins, including the translucent barrier, disappeared. Only 32 people remained standing on the vastnd. Countless viewers in the virtual world¡¯s official livestream looked at these 32 people. They were the world¡¯s strongest 32 people in this era! Chapter 161 - Earths Hope

Chapter 161: Earth¡¯s Hope

Trantor: CKtalon To remain standing at the very end, these people present had different states of mind. For example, Tejano Xire was looking around with a smile as if he were a kid watching a show! Miyagawa Meishin, Akinov, Merritt, Zhao Fan, and several other recognized global geniuses had solemn expressions. This was because it had been a tough fight to obtain a spot in the mainpetition; they naturally felt the pressure from the mainpetition. I was pushed to my limits just now, and I even felt like I could fail at any moment,?Zhao Fan thought to himself.?It was only then that the preliminaries ended! This means that my strength is almost at the bottom of the 32 candidates. Zhao Fan had onlye into contact with martial arts after the virtual world¡¯sunch, and he had subsequently disyed extraordinary talent! The preliminaries of the World Martial Arts Tournament had doused him with a bucket of cold water, allowing him to have a clearer understanding of his strength. I¡¯m the only one left in Japan to enter the mainpetition. I shoulder the expectations of my countrymen, but I don¡¯t have any confidence in the mainpetition.?Miyagawa Meishin fell silent. Liu Hai also observed his surroundings. Most of the professional experts he was familiar with in the past had been overtaken. Very few could still stand at the apex. Seven people from China have entered the mainpetition.?Liu Hai observed. There were a total of seven people¡ªhimself, Xu Jingming, Zhou Yi, Zhang Qing, Tu Ling, Zhao Fan, and Fang Yu.?Many of them are young. Most of my old friends from back then have been surpassed. In this era, everyone cultivated evolutionary methods. If one improved slowly, they would be overtaken! ... Suddenly, a mighty voice boomed. ¡°Congrattions, everyone. You have received a spot in the mainpetition. ording to your performance in the preliminaries, the virtual world has deduced the groupings for the mainpetition.¡± Meanwhile, the detailed groupings of thepetition appeared in the sky. The 32 people from around the world were divided into eight groups of four! ¡°The World Martial Arts Tournament¡¯s group matches will be held over two days.¡± ¡°On the first day, the group stages for the first to fourth groups will be held. On the second day, the group stages for the fifth to eighth groups will be held.¡± ¡°The first two members of each group will enter the next round of eliminations, and thest two will be eliminated.¡± The mighty voice spoke. Xu Jingming and the others also looked at the detailed groupings that appeared in the sky. Thatss, Tu Ling, is in Group 1. Tejano Xire is in Group 2, and Master Liu Hai is in Group 3. Madeleine Logan is in Group 4.?Xu Jingming paid attention to the experts who had appeared rxed during the preliminaries. For example, Madeleine Logan wore boxing gloves and fought in closebat with her hands. She had been very rxed throughout the preliminaries, and Xu Jingming was certain that this woman named Madeleine Logan had reached Lv. 5 in every aspect. He wasn¡¯t surprised. After all, there were more than 100 people who had reached the limit of Lv. 4; it was possible for anyone to break through to Lv. 5. Ysarova is in Group 5, Halu Singh is in Group 7, Tiger Fussen is in Group 8.?Xu Jingming watched.?And I¡¯m in Group 6! Nearly ten people were also rtively rxed. I can¡¯t confirm their strength,?Xu Jingming thought. ****** The World Martial Arts Tournament preliminaries were live-streamed in its entirety. The atmosphere was rtively rxed during the first round of the preliminaries¡ªthe round with the arrows. After all, those who were eliminated were weak. In the second round, the atmosphere, due to the round with the assassins, became more and more tense. Many people who were eliminated were the strongest experts of a country. The preliminariessted for more than an hour. ¡°The mainpetition will begin tomorrow.¡± ¡°The preliminaries were already so tense. The mainpetition will definitely be more intense.¡± Countless people began to leave the venue. The female host and the three guests were still talking about the contestants and theorycrafting the mainpetition tomorrow. ... In Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space, Xu Jingming¡¯s rtives and friends were gathered in the living room. ¡°The requirements for thispetition are too high. Zhou Yi¡¯s bow and arrow speed eventually wasn¡¯t enough. If he hadn¡¯tsted another five seconds, he would¡¯ve been eliminated,¡± Xu Hong said. ¡°It¡¯s not only him; several contestants were barely holding on. They barely made it through.¡± ¡°Zhou Yi is already one of the only two sharpshooters in thispetition,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°It¡¯s really impressive for him to obtain a spot in the mainpetition with his archery skills.¡± She was also a peak Lv. 4 sharpshooter, so she was most qualified toment. ¡°However, Zhou Yi happens to be in the same group as Captain. In their group, Captain will definitely be first, and the other three willpete for second,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°Brother Xu¡¯s Group 6 is quite strong.¡± Yang Qingshuo sighed. ¡°Brother Xu, Zhou Yi, Jon Pierre, and Miyagawa Meishin are all impressive figures. Of course, Brother Xu is still the strongest in this group.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. At least from the looks of it, none of the three had broken through based on their performance in the preliminaries. Only by breaking through to Lv. 5 could they give him a little challenge! Otherwise, the gap was really too great. ****** All the matches for Group 1 to Group 4 of the World Martial Arts Tournament would begin on the night of June 2. Before thepetition began, countless viewers had gathered in the official livestream. In one of the stands. Pang Ze watched the battle with his wife and son. ¡°Brother Pang, you¡¯re here to watch thepetition too?¡± An elder walked over with a smile. ¡°Mr. Li.¡± Pang Ze got up to wee the elder and shook his hand. ¡°This is the first globalpetition on Earth since the virtual world¡¯sunch. We can also identify the people with the greatest talent and potential among the billions of people. How can we miss such apetition?¡± The elder nodded and said, ¡°Since we can identify the ones with the greatest potential on Earth through thispetition, we can make some investments when the timees. It can be considered a form of goodwill for the future.¡± The duo¡¯s conversation was naturally screened from the surroundings, allowing only the two of them to hear. ¡°There¡¯s no need for us to invest. The country will naturally groom them, and so will the entire civilization,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°The most important thing for us now is to do our jobs well.¡± The elder looked at Pang Ze. ¡°I wonder if Brother Pang has considered my previous suggestion?¡± ¡°Not interested.¡± Pang Ze shook his head. ¡°Brother Pang, you¡¯ve always thought through every possibility, but the only problem is that you¡¯re too risk-averse.¡± The elder shook his head. ¡°Sometimes, you miss out on many opportunities if you¡¯re too risk-averse. The person I introduced to you is a member of a cosmic family n! They own more than ten administrative stars and dozens of ster systems in the family¡¯s territory. That person is in need of good help. My n was also approved by Earth¡¯s civilization¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m not participating.¡± Pang Ze shook his head and rejected. The elder frowned secretly. There were only a handful of people he thought highly of in the world, and Pang Ze was ranked first! Unfortunately, Pang Ze ignored him. ¡°Forget it; everyone has their own goals. But Brother Pang, you have to understand that if you miss this opportunity, you¡¯ll not get another opportunity.¡± The elder then left. Pang Ze frowned slightly and then looked at thementary tform.?This old man is too opportunistic. Although he asionally gains a lot, he might be doomed once he fails. In the vast universe, strength is the foundation. Pang Ze didn¡¯t like the elder¡¯s way of doing things. Although the elder was good at scheming and plotting, and he was now the loyal subordinate of that cosmic family¡¯s descendant, the grander the n, the more Pang Ze had to avoid it. This old man never brings good news to the Earth Alliance. I can vaguely determine that this n of his carries great risks,?Pang Ze thought to himself.?He¡¯s all-in with thatrge family n¡¯s member. Forget it. Even if he fails, it will be a personal failure. Earth¡¯s civilization is protected by the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws, so it can withstand some turbulence. Earth¡¯s civilization could withstand some storms, but Pang Ze himself couldn¡¯t. He didn¡¯t dare get involved. ¡°Dad, the mainpetition has begun,¡± Pang Yun said excitedly. ¡°Group 1 has China¡¯s Tu Ling, as well as Riven Gullit, Copp, and n Emelianenko.¡± Pang Ze stopped brooding over matters and began to watch the match seriously.?I hope that Earth¡¯s civilization can see enough amazing experts produced from thispetition. The technological advancement of civilization is very slow, and only the evolutionary path allows for leapfrogging! It will give Earth¡¯s civilization enough confidence to deal with the other cosmic civilizations. At this moment, other than Pang Ze, all the important figures on Earth were watching thepetition. All of them felt pressured. As the upper echelons of the entire civilization, they knew what Earth¡¯s civilization was about to face. And thispetition was to select a genius from billions of people. It was also the hope of the civilization. I hope a peerless genius will appear. Earth¡¯s civilization needs experts on the evolutionary path to appear. The upper echelons of Earth waited in silence. Chapter 162 - Beginning of the Tournament

Chapter 162: Beginning of the Tournament

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, and many rtives and friends were also in the same stands, watching thepetition attentively. ¡°Group 1 has four contestants. Every pair will fight once. There will be a total of six matches, and the final results will determine the group¡¯s top two.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at the form in her hand. ¡°The first match will be between Tu Ling and Riven Gullit. Jingming, who do you think will win?¡± Xu Jingming was also looking forward to it. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s our China¡¯s Tu Ling. She¡¯s the youngest Lv. 5 in the world, and her talent is truly astonishing! In fact, she was quite dazzling in junior high. She once received pointers from my master, Liu Hai, and from Senior Lei Yunfang as well.¡± ¡°Back then, Senior Lei Yunfang even gave her pointers. Now, Senior Lei Yunfang can¡¯t even enter the mainpetition. Times have changed too quickly.¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head. ¡°Thepetition has be too intense after the virtual world¡¯sunch,¡± Xu Jingming said. As they conversed, the first match began! The map was the snowy scene. Tu Ling wore dark-gold armor. She held a shield in one hand and a saber in the other, but her shield resembled Xu Jingming¡¯s shield. The saber was thin and long, and it was known for its agility and speed. At this moment, her eyes were sharp as she observed her opponent. Riven Gullit¡¯s body was asrge as a behemoth. He wore heavy armor and held a pair of sledgehammers as he stared at Tu Ling. He didn¡¯t dare underestimate this girl at all! ¡°Be careful,¡± Tu Ling said before turning into an afterimage and charging over. Riven Gullit¡¯s pupils constricted, and he also charged forward bravely. Bang! With a loud bang, Riven Gullit¡¯s sledgehammer collided head-on with the shield. Tu Ling was sent flying, and with a tap of her foot, she shed into the distance. Riven Gullit¡¯s body trembled slightly as he stabilized himself. ¡°What strength.¡± Tu Ling smiled and charged forward with full fighting spirit. This time, she didn¡¯t fight head-on and instead pushed her movement technique to the limits of profundity. Instantly, several blurry Tu Ling figures appeared, and Riven Gullit charged forward! The number of viewers in the virtual world¡¯s official livestream exceeded 5.9 billion. Countless people were dumbfounded. ¡°Wow¡ª¡± ¡°Wow¡ª¡± Countless people eximed in surprise. It had to be known that everyone in the audience cultivated the evolutionary method. Their eyesight and vision were sharp enough, but under the high-speed movement of the twobatants, only afterimages remained. ¡°It¡¯s too fast.¡± The female host pointed at the data disyed in the livestream. ¡°Tu Ling¡¯s maximum speed is 335 meters per second; that¡¯s almost at sonic speed! She¡¯s presently the strongest 16-year-old on the. As for Riven Gullit, he¡¯s wearing heavy armor and holding a sledgehammer; yet, his maximum movement speed is still 289 meters per second.¡± The male guest, Owen, looked at the data in his hand and looked up. ¡°I have to tell everyone a shocking statistic. The heavy armor that Riven Gullit is wearing weighs 9.6 tonnes! The pair of sledgehammers weigh 2.5 tonnes. Only a powerful body with a Perfected evolutionary method can carry such weight and unleash a speed of 289 meters per second.¡± ¡°Even the light dark-gold armor that Tu Ling wears weighs 1.8 tonnes. Coupled with the saber and shield, she weighs more than two tonnes. ording to the virtual world¡¯s armor rules, materials are stronger when the density is high. Armor that is too light can¡¯t withstand the attacks of a Lv. 5 expert.¡± ¡°Ridiculous.¡± ¡°Riven Gullit bears a load of more than ten tonnes and can still move at a speed of 289 meters per second? I reckon it can smash a tank into smithereens.¡± ¡°Their strikes areparable to a missile strike, right?¡± ¡°This is the strength of a Lv. 5?¡± ¡°We¡¯re all Earthlings; why am I still stuck at Silver Moon?¡± Countless audience members were envious. Everyone cultivated the evolutionary methods together after the virtual world¡¯sunch. Many people were still at the beginning stages of the evolutionary method, but Tu Ling and Riven Gullit were already Perfected in their evolutionary method. The battle was extremely intense. The two parties were too fast, leaving behind blurry afterimages, so it was difficult for ordinary people to see who had the advantage. ¡°From the slow-motion rey, Tu Ling wields the initiative in the battle. Her movement technique is unpredictable, and her shield and saber work together perfectly. Riven Gullit is at an absolute disadvantage.¡± The guestmentator pointed at the slow-motion rey and exined the situation. ¡°I can only understand thepetition when it¡¯s yed in slow motion.¡± ¡°Am I worthy of watching such apetition?¡± ¡°I feel like we¡¯re two different species whenpared to them.¡± ¡°It feels like gods are fighting.¡± Countless audience members could only watch in amazement. As for the Chinese and the Europeans, they were very nervous. They wished for their country¡¯s experts to win. ¡°Riven is actually at an absolute disadvantage. How is this Chinese girl so strong?¡± The Europeans held their chests and were so nervous that they found it difficult to breathe. ... Under the pressure of thepetition, I luckily broke through about an hour ago and became a Perfectedary lifeform. That¡¯s how I can exchange more than a hundred blows with Tu Ling.?Riven Gullit knew this very well. Although he had reached Lv. 5 a few days ago, his evolutionary method had just broken through today. If his evolutionary method hadn¡¯t broken through, he would probably die upon shing. Even though I¡¯ve broken through, she still has the advantage in all aspects.?Riven Gullit was almost entirely on the defensive because Tu Ling¡¯s movement technique was too ghostly. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Almost instantly, three Tu Lings appeared from different directions and attacked. Their sabers were thin and long, and they were so fast that it was difficult to defend. Beautiful.?In the stands, Lei Yunfang nodded in satisfaction when he saw this scene.?Back then, I even gave pointers to Tu Ling. Now, her movement technique has reached Lv. 5 and haspletely exceeded mine. Moreover, her shield and saber techniques are also close to perfection. She¡¯s an impressive genius. The perfectbination of movement technique and weapon techniquespletely suppressed Riven Gullit. After more than 100 rounds ofbat, Riven Gullit finally failed to defend. With a sh of the saber, a gash appeared between his brows, and his body turned ethereal and disappeared. On the snow¡­ only Tu Ling stood there in dark-gold armor. ¡°She won. Nice.¡± ¡°Well done.¡± The most excited people were the Chinese as they cheered. In the stands, Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡°Impressive. Both of them have reached Lv. 5, but Riven Gullit probably just broke through, so his footwork is a little clumsy. If his footwork was better, it would be difficult to say who would win this battle.¡± ¡°Of the four people in Group 1, both of them have reached Lv. 5. Is it certain that the remaining Copp and n Emelianenko will lose?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Probably.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The subsequent matches were as expected. Copp was a female expert from the EU. She used a shield and sword, and her stabbing techniques were outstanding. However, she was ultimately only at the limit of Lv. 4. She was helpless against the Lv. 5 Tu Ling and Riven Gullit. n Emelianenko was the only one among the three kings of the martial arts world to enter the mainpetition, but he also ended up being steamrolled by the two Lv. 5 experts. Bang! Riven Gullit didn¡¯t use much strength and even showed mercy, but n Emelianenko was still sent flying with heavy injuries from the sledgehammer. n Emelianenko failed to even block a simple strike. His opponent was too fast and too strong! Even his reaction was far inferior! The gap between Lv. 4 and Lv. 5 was too great. Riven Gullit didn¡¯t want to torment this senior, so he used three strikes. The third strike turned n Emelianenko¡¯s body ethereal. Is this the gap between a Lv. 5 and me??n Emelianenko¡¯s entire body trembled. The glory of the past and the helplessness he felt at this moment made him extremely indignant! He was once considered the most perfect existence in the use of cold weapon techniques in the martial arts world. But now? He was surpassed by rookies one after another! ¡°Senior n, be careful.¡± Tu Ling also respected this senior when she fought n Emelianenko. Tu Ling held back even more; she delivered 19 consecutive strikes, and the might gradually increased. Only with the 19th strike did she finally slice through n Emelianenko¡¯s chest! Although n was wearing light armor, Tu Ling¡ªwho was a Perfectedary lifeform¡ªcould easily slice through the armor with a light strike. ng.? The single silver saber in n¡¯s right hand failed to mount a defense at the final moment. Instead, he did his best to deliver his strongest strike at Tu Ling. At this moment, his mind and will finallymanded all the cells in his body, mobilizing even greater strength. However, the shield in Tu Ling¡¯s hand easily blocked the clearly improved strike. ¡°Thank you.¡± n smiled happily. When he delivered the final strike, his saber technique finally broke through to Lv. 5. Tu Ling was also quite happy when she saw this scene.. She liked to encounter powerful opponents; only such battles were more exciting. Chapter 163 - Appearance One After Another

Chapter 163: Appearance One After Another

Trantor: CKtalon n broke through.?Lei Yunfang and Kai Saint Mills in the stands had sharp eyes. They could tell that n had broken through with hisst strike, and this made the two of them have mixed feelings. After all, their old opponent¡ªwho they had fought for a long time¡ªhad broken through, while the two of them were still at the limit of Lv. 4. ¡°Jingming, the guestmentator has determined that n Emelianenko¡¯sst strike should¡¯ve broken through to Lv. 5,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Is the guestmentator right?¡± ¡°No problem at all.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Group 1 is too intense. Elimination is still possible even after breaking through to Lv. 5,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡­ ¡°Group 1 performed very well.¡± Director Zhou revealed a look of delight. ¡°Tu Ling has a limitless future. Although n Emelianenko was eliminated, he has also broken through to Lv. 5. Earth¡¯s civilization will have another cosmic citizen.¡± Many upper echelons of Earth¡¯s civilization were very satisfied. They didn¡¯t care too much about thepetition¡¯s rankings. What they cared about was the number of Lv. 5s¡ªthe more, the better. What they cared about was¡­ whether there were super geniuses. There were a total of three Lv. 5 in Group 1, so they were naturally happy. In Group 1, Tu Ling and Riven Gullit qualified for the round of sixteen, while n Emelianenko and Copp¡ªwho had lost all three matches¡ªwere eliminated. ¡°It¡¯s Tejano¡¯s turn.¡± Xu Jingming turned solemn, and Li Miaomiao watched attentively. Tejano Xire was ranked on the Cosmos Ranking not long after the virtual world¡¯sunch and was recognized as the world¡¯s number one genius. He was younger than Xu Jingming and didn¡¯t even have any professional martial arts experience, but he had always stood at the apex after the virtual world¡¯sunch. ¡°Come,e. Show me all your strength.¡± Tejano Xire stood on the ancient battlefield, wearing light ck armor and holding a metal staff. He casually swung the staff, and his opponent was Abhishek, an expert from India. Abhishek held a spear and charged forward as an afterimage. As he charged forward, he waved his hand, and concealed weapons flew out at high speeds. ng! ng! ng! Tejano leisurely stood still and casually swung the short metal staff in his hand, blocking all the concealed weapons. At the same time, he struck thest concealed weapon, sending it flying back! When thest concealed weapon was sent flying back, Abhishek had already closed in. As he was too close, he didn¡¯t have the time to react. His eyes widened as the concealed weapon prated his head. Then, Abhishek¡¯s body turned ethereal. ¡°No¡ª¡± Countless citizens of India found it unbelievable. A total of three experts from India entered the mainpetition. The strongest was naturally Halu Singh, but Abhishek also had countless fans in India. Many citizens had hopes and expectations of him, but he was easily crushed by Tejano. ¡°How boring.¡± Tejano shook his head gently. Why is he using a short staff? This is his first time using a short staff, right??In the stands, Xu Jingming was a little puzzled. Liu Hai, Tiger Fussen, Madeleine Logan, Ysarova, Halu Singh, and the other experts were also a little puzzled. The world¡¯s top experts paid great attention to Tejano. After all, if one wanted to win first ce in thepetition, Tejano was undoubtedly one of the most threatening opponents. ¡°What? He changed weapons again?¡± Of the six matches in Group 2, Tejano participated in a total of three. In the first match, he used a short staff, in the second match, he used a huge ax, and in the third match, he used a saber. The weapons he used were different every time, but one thing every match had inmon¡­ he easily defeated his opponent. They¡¯re all so weak.?Tejano shook his head while carrying his saber. The three matches were too easy and boring. ¡­ ¡°What kind of weapon is Tejano good at?¡± Li Miaomiao asked in confusion. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°He rarely fights publicly. Moreover, he¡¯s been changing weapons at will in this globalpetition. I¡¯m not sure¡­ what he¡¯s best at.¡± Group 2¡¯spetition ended. First in the group was Tejano Xire, and second in the group was Mickey from the EU. ¡°Mickey.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. Li Miaomiao was puzzled. ¡°He¡¯s my good friend,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°He was also a professional martial artist in the past. When I participated in thepetition for the first time at 20, it was also his first time participating. Later on, he came to China and learned the saber techniques of China¡¯s Eight Trigrams and Wing Chun. I interacted with him more back in China, but after he returned¡­ We didn¡¯t often keep in touch because of the distance.¡± ¡°He even sent a gift when we got married,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°It¡¯s just that there were too many people giving gifts back then, so you didn¡¯t notice.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Li Miaomiao came to a realization. ¡°There were too many gifts back then, and many fans sent gifts.¡± ¡°Mickey¡¯s dual sabers are getting more and more impressive,¡± Xu Jingming praised. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to qualify for second ce in a group with a strength at the limit of Lv. 4.¡± ¡­ It was Liu Hai¡¯s turn in Group 3. Liu Hai had been world champion since the virtual world¡¯sunch! When they were both at the limit of Lv. 4, Xu Jingming was still defeated in a battle with his master! Xu Jingming was very confident in actualbat, but his master, Liu Hai, was clearly more terrifying in actualbat. ¡°Liu Hai has appeared.¡± Many experts, including Tejano, Xu Jingming, Tiger Fussen, Yeshalova, Madeleine Logan, and the others carefully watched every move he made. If he wanted to be first, Liu Hai would be his greatest opponent! However¡­ the others in Group 3 were too weak; Liu Hai had it easy in all three matches. Liu Hai only used his saber technique and delivered several strikes each time before defeating his opponent. His opponent was like a puppet in front of him that couldn¡¯t control their body. Master¡¯s control over strength has reached the acme of perfection.?Xu Jingming¡¯s fighting spirit rose when he saw this. He had lost thest match, but he and his master had both reached Lv. 5. It was difficult to say who would win or lose the battle. Group 3¡¯s matches ended, and Liu Hai and Alex finally qualified. Group 4¡¯s most famous contestant was Hercules Japlov. ¡°Japlov was the only person who could suppress Fang Yu in terms of strength in Global Crossfire,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Back then, everyone was at the limit of Lv. 4! Fang Yu was invincible with his body, but half a month ago, Japlov also reached the limit of Lv. 4. When he fought Fang Yu, hepletely suppressed thetter in strength, forcing him to use his halberd technique and fight for a long time before barely winning.¡± ¡°Yeah, this Hercules¡¯s weapon techniques are inferior, but he has high talent in physique.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. It was terrifying to be able to suppress Fang Yu at the limit of Lv. 4. Boom! Japlov wore heavy armor and brandished his two axes. He was extremely strong and fast. He relied on his physical advantage to suppress his opponent and clinch victory. ¡°A powerful strength alone can defeat ten.¡± Xu Jingming thought highly of Japlov. ¡°He¡¯s at the limit of Lv. 4 now. If he breaks through to Lv. 5, he will be a very threatening opponent.¡± Bang! But in the next match, Japlov bumped into Madeleine Logan! Madeleine Logan wore light, close-fitting ck armor and had boxing gloves on her hands. When Japlov came close and delivered a terrifying strike, she stood still and only reached out to gently grab the ax¡¯s de. Then, she exerted her strength! The ax flew back and crashed into Japlov¡¯s face, reducing him to nothingness. Instantly, countless viewers in the official livestream were dumbfounded. In the next battle. When Madeleine Logan faced China¡¯s Zhang Qing, her dual sword techniques were dazzling and dangerous. With her movement technique and sword techniquebined, she was unpredictable. But in the face of Zhang Qing¡¯s peerless sword technique, Madeleine Logan remained expressionless. She also stood still and reached out to grab her. This grab was like lightning¡ªshe attacked too quickly! Not good.?Zhang Qing realized that the situation wasn¡¯t good, but her two swords were instantly grabbed by her opponent. Madeleine Logan held her two swords in one hand and exerted a little force, sending a terrifying force over. Zhang Qing failed to grip her sword any further, and her palms were covered in blood. At the same time, the two swords flew back and brushed past Zhang Qing¡¯s body, causing her to turn ethereal. In all three of Madeleine Logan¡¯s matches, she only used one hand to easily kill her three opponents. She made the entire world realize how terrifying she was! A formidable opponent.?Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tejano, and the others realized that Madeleine Logan wasn¡¯t someone to be trifled with. My goal is first ce,?thought Madeleine Logan to herself.?I¡¯ve practiced in the virtual world for more than a decade. It¡¯ll be a joke if I¡¯m defeated by them. The officials of the Earth Alliance had utilized her and Ysarov, hoping to employ the catfish effect to threaten all the other contestants.. However, the two of them¡­ nned on eating all the fish and bing first! Chapter 164 - Xu Jingmings Turn

Chapter 164: Xu Jingming¡¯s Turn

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°There were a total of 24 matches for four groups today.¡± The female host was in high spirits in the virtual world¡¯s official livestream. ¡°A total of eight contestants were selected: Tu Ling, Riven Gullit, Tejano Xire, Mickey, Liu Hai, Alex, Madeleine Logan, and Japlov. They will also enter the next elimination round.¡± ¡°Liu Hai!¡± ¡°Riven Gullit!¡± ¡°Alex!¡± The number of viewers in the stands remained above 5.5 billion. There was a wave of cheers that sounded like an earth-shattering tsunami as they cheered for the peerless experts of their country. It was already impressive to be able to enter the mainpetition, but only 16 people could enter the single-elimination tournament! The difficulty was much greater than the mainpetition, and most of the people who could enter the single-elimination tournament came from therge countries. For example,rge countries like China, the EU, and the United States of America had arger poption and more resources for grooming. There were only a handful of experts from smaller countries that entered the round of sixteen, and their citizens supported them even more fervently. ¡°Almost all eight of these experts are fromrge countries.¡± Li Miaomiao sighed with emotion. ¡°Only Alex is from South America¡¯s Amazon Federal Republic. The Amazon Federal Republic also has a poption of 200 million, but it¡¯s the country with the lowest poption among the eight contestants.¡± ¡°You forgot to count Tejano,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Oh.¡± Li Miaomiao was taken aback. ¡°Yes, Tejano has the weakest background. He¡¯s so strong and famous that I subconsciously think that hees from a very strong nation.¡± ¡°He¡¯s very strong.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°From the first four groups, Tejano, Master Liu Hai, and Madeleine Logan are all very strong.¡± ¡°You aren¡¯t confident either?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I¡¯m not confident.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head and got up. ¡°I¡¯ll go cultivate.¡± Even during thepetition, he still had to cultivate as usual and didn¡¯t ck off at all. ... The next day, at 9 p.m. on June 3, the matches for the subsequent four groups were held. Many of the upper echelons of Earth came to watch. In Group 5¡¯s matches. ¡°Ysa!¡± ¡°Ysa!¡± Countless people cheered. Ysarova had an extraordinary bearing, and her appearance seemed to be a product of all the beauty in the world. Under natural light, her skin was crystalline as if it were glowing. She wore silver armor and held a bow and arrow as if she were a descended angel. Moreover, she was terrifyingly strong! Swish! Swish! Swish! In Group 5, she shot three arrows in each of her three matches, each arrow stronger than thest! The third arrow would definitely kill the opponent, and the opponent felt suffocated in front of the arrow as though they were trapped in a web, unable to escape. ¡°Ysarova isn¡¯t bad. She gives each opponent enough pressure.¡± Director Zhou and the other Earth executives nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Madeline Logan was too ruthless; she didn¡¯t show any mercy to those Lv. 4s.¡± The upper echelons of Earth couldn¡¯t do anything about it either because they had secretly groomed people on a small scale for so many years. There were barely more than ten people who had reached Lv. 5, and some people were so strong that they became cosmic citizens. It wasn¡¯t suitable for them to participate in thepetition. Those who were stuck at the early stages of Lv. 5 had rtively appropriate strength. After making multiple selections, they decided on Ysarova and Madeleine Logan. These experts had their own temperaments and were destined to be cosmic citizens, so the Earth Alliance had to give them some respect. ¡°Of the two spots in Group 5, Ysarova will definitely be first.¡± Li Miaomiao watched nervously. ¡°Zhao Fan and Merritt are fighting for second ce. Whoever defeats the other will obtain a spot.¡± In Group 5, the battle between Zhao Fan and Merritt made the citizens of China and the EU extremely nervous and expectant. ¡°Zhao Fan, if you dare lose, I¡¯ll make you kneel on the washboard when you get home!¡± ¡°Zhao Fan, win, and I¡¯ll have babies with you.¡± ¡°The posters before me are dreaming. It¡¯s time to announce my sovereignty¡ªZhao Fan and I have already registered our marriage.¡± ¡°Merritt, I love you.¡± ¡°Merritt, you are the God of War.¡± ... Countlessments flooded in. Zhao Fan and Merritt were extremely popr in their countries. Zhao Fan was only neen this year, and he looked young and handsome. Moreover, he had only started cultivating martial arts after the virtual world¡¯sunch, but he had already be a world-ss expert. He was practically favored by the heavens! He had countless fans¡­ It was the same for Merritt. He was young, handsome, and talented. Countless women from the EU were obsessed with him. The sh between two peerless geniuses. One used a crescent saber and was known for being ferocious and domineering. The other used dual swords, and Merritt¡¯s sword was a Western-styled dagger. Its usage was different from that of the East, and it was much heavier. The battle between the two parties was intense. After fighting for more than three minutes, Zhao Fan narrowly lost the match. ¡°Ah, he lost.¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head. ¡°Zhao Fan¡¯s crescent saber attacks ferociously and indomitably.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°As for Merritt¡¯s dual sword techniques, he¡¯s good at both offense and defense. In a prolonged battle, Merritt naturally has the advantage.¡± In the end, Group 5 ended with Ysarova and Merritting in as the top 2. Countless people in China were disappointed, but the EU citizens were overjoyed. ¡°Next up is Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°It¡¯s Xu Jingming¡¯s turn.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming from China.¡± The Chinese quickly became excited. Xu Jingming¡¯s influence in the world was much greater. He was recognized as one of the three strongest people in the world seven months ago. How strong was he now? It remained a mystery. ¡°Xu Jingming from Group 6 is a strong contender for the champion of thispetition,¡± the female host introduced. Countless audience members in the stands cheered loudly. Xu Jingming had many fans worldwide; most people around the world had watched and studied his nine martial arts sses. ¡°Xu Jingming came in first at the Martial Arts Center¡¯s overall rankingst year,¡± the female host said. ¡°I remember that when the virtual world firstunched, his strength was much lower than that of Liu Hai and Tejano Xire, but he quickly caught up to those two. And today, seven monthster¡­ How strong is Xu Jingming? We will be able to see his true strength in today¡¯spetition.¡± ¡°In thispetition, I still think the best of Liu Hai, Tejano, and Xu Jingming. The first two participants already showed their chops yesterday, so we¡¯ll be seeing Xu Jingming today,¡± the male guest, Owen, said. ¡°Xu Jingming is my favorite martial arts master.¡± Annie¡¯s eyes lit up as she looked at Xu Jingming, who had appeared on thebat map. ¡°I¡¯ve always been Xu Jingming¡¯s fanatical fan,¡± Jin Fan stated with a smile. ¡°Thepetition has begun. Xu Jingming¡¯s first match in the World Martial Arts Tournament¡¯s mainpetition is against Zhou Yi, who alsoes from China.¡± The modern city map. Xu Jingming wore dark-red armor and held a ck spear as he stood on the street. He didn¡¯t bring his shields! Since it was a one-on-one match, he could only use his spear to unleash his maximum strength. Although his opponent might be very weak¡­ he wouldn¡¯t let his guard down in any match at the World Martial Arts Tournament. ¡°Xu Jingming.¡± Zhou Yi leaped down from a tall building in the distance andnded on the street with a bang. The ground trembled as he stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°I know that I¡¯m not your match,¡± Zhou Yi said seriously, ¡°but I¡¯ll give it my all and showcase my strongest archery technique.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also looking forward to your archery,¡± Xu Jingming responded with a smile, even looking forward to these opponents breaking through. Earth was his hometown! He also looked forward to Earth¡¯s civilization producing more and more cosmic citizens. Zhou Yi nodded and instantly charged at Xu Jingming with his bow and arrow. He knew very well that only by getting close could an arrow pose a threat to Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming stood still and allowed the other party to approach. Zhou Yi only suddenly released his arrow when he was 20 meters away. I can¡¯t get any closer. If I get any closer, he can stab me to death with a single step.?Zhou Yi understood this.?It¡¯s even very dangerous to be 20 meters away, but¡­ I have no choice! Any further, and my arrows pose no threat. Zhou Yi instantly drew three arrows from his quiver, holding the three arrows between his five fingers and nocking them on the bowstring. He then drew the bow and shot out arrows as fast as lightning. Every arrow simultaneously shot out at speeds exceeding 2,000 meters per second. He had a total of two quivers and 60 arrows for his strafing. Across Earth, Zhou Yi had the highest achievements in archery strafing. Although Ysarova was also good at archery and had reached Lv. 5, the aspect she was good at waspletely different from Zhou Yi. Ysarova was better at maximizing the might of an arrow, while Zhou Yi was the best at strafing. After simultaneously firing three arrows, he didn¡¯t stop at all. He shot three more arrows again and again! Instantly, arrows whistled over. ng.? Xu Jingming stood still and moved the spear with one hand, hitting an arrowhead. He then spun the spear naturally, hitting the other two arrows. The shafts shattered, and the arrowheads distorted and were sent flying. Chapter 165 - Earths Lv. 5s

Chapter 165: Earth¡¯s Lv. 5s

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°What?¡± Tejano, Liu Hai, Madeleine Logan, Ysarova, and the other experts didn¡¯t need to watch the slow-motion rey to immediately realize how terrifying Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship was! Even if he had reached Lv. 5, he still allowed an apex Lv. 4 sharpshooter to fire three arrows at a distance of 20 meters! Moreover, he had to pierce the arrowhead with every strike! The difficulty was too high. What fast spearmanship. He stabbed out three times in an instant??Madeline Logan¡¯s deep eyes were filled with surprise. Jingming is getting more and more impressive.?Liu Hai smiled as he watched. ¡°Wow!¡± Tejano Xire was eating an orange when he saw this scene, and his eyes lit up.?Such an opponent is interesting. ... ¡°When a closebat expert encounters arge number of arrows, they usually dodge as much as they can. They will only choose to block if their dodging fails.¡± The male guest in the livestream, Jin Fan, pointed at the slow-motion rey. ¡°Xu Jingming didn¡¯t miss a single one and stabbed all the arrows one by one. Moreover, he stabbed the arrows urately. Such precision and the speed at which he struck out are truly astonishing.¡± Even in the slow-motion rey, the 60 arrows were quickly depleted. Xu Jingming only took one step after blocking thest two arrows! He arrived in front of Zhou Yi in a single step and stabbed his spear through thetter¡¯s chest. ¡°Thank you.¡± Zhou Yi¡¯s body turned ethereal, but he still spoke with gratitude. He knew that Xu Jingming wanted to give him enough pressure to force him to break through. However, it clearly wasn¡¯t that easy to break through to Lv. 5! First, one had to have their mind and consciousness sense all the cells in their body. Only by reaching this step could one have a chance of breaking through in the midst of a battle! Although Zhou Yi was obsessed on the verge of craziness, the improvement of his mind and consciousness couldn¡¯t be achieved simply by being obsessed and crazy. Xu Jingming was a little disappointed when he saw this. He very much wished to force Zhou Yi to break through! But after dozens of matches, only n Emelianenko had broken through. The legacy is right. Lv. 5 is indeed the greatest obstacle in the evolution of aary lifeform, Xu Jingming thought. ... Xu Jingming met Jon Pierre in the second match¡ªthetter was a martial arts expert who had been through more adverse events than Xu Jingming. Before the virtual world¡¯sunch, Jon Pierre¡¯s achievements were much higher as well. But after the virtual world¡¯sunch, Xu Jingming¡¯s improvement was the world¡¯s best. ¡°Mr. Jon Pierre.¡± Xu Jingming respected his opponent. ¡°I knew you a long time ago. You broke your leg at the World Martial Arts Tournament at the age of 20,¡± Jon Pierre said with a smile. ¡°Although I was also injured many times back then, I was still at my peak when I participated in thepetition for the first time and became world champion. Being injured¡­ was something that happened after that. Of course, you have also truly shown your potential with theunch of the virtual world.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°My strikes be stronger with every strike. Be careful.¡± Jon Pierre was almost from the same era as Liu Hai. Of course, he was younger than Liu Hai and was only in his early fifties. Whoosh. Whoosh. In the snowy scene, the two charged at each other. Xu Jingming stabbed out more than ten times in a row, giving Jon Pierre enough pressure before finally piercing through his chest. ... In the forest map. Xu Jingming looked at Miyagawa Meishin in front of him. ¡°I¡¯m very honored to be able to fight you, Xu Jingming.¡± Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s eyes were filled with fighting spirit. Xu Jingming had a good impression of his opponent. During his first martial arts lecture, Miyagawa Meishin tipped the most. Later on, he took the initiative time and time again to publicly say that Xu Jingming¡¯s sses had benefited him greatly and allowed him to improve his swordsmanship. Xu Jingming eventually came in first in overall points thanks to Miyagawa Meishin and Fang Yu. ¡°You can make any move. I¡¯ll counter-attack after ten moves,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright.¡± Miyagawa Meishin waspletely focused at this moment. Japan had once bragged about Miyagawa Meishin being the world¡¯s number one genius. In fact, although Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s talent wasn¡¯t world number one, he was still in the world¡¯s top few. Without experiencing any professionalpetitions, his swordsmanship had reached an unimaginable level in high school. To be this strong, other than talent, he had a passion that came from the bottom of his heart! He could blindfold himself and practice his de for hours a day just to clearly sense the airflow when the de sliced through the air¡­ He could mundanely destroy the rubber bullets fired from a machine time and time again just to practice his precision¡­ After the virtual world¡¯sunch, he quickly surpassed Kiyori Toichi and became the strongest swordsman in Japan. ng! ng! ng! Miyagawa Meishin had already arrived in front of Xu Jingming, and he quickly attacked with his two des. Xu Jingming easily blocked with his spear. Miyagawa Meishin delivered ten consecutive strikes that were as fast as lightning and unpredictable¡­ but Xu Jingmingpletely blocked with his spear using one hand. After blocking, Xu Jingming spun his spear and stabbed out. He stabbed out 12 times in a row, each strike faster and more ferocious than thest. Miyagawa Meishin could only block in a sorry state! Once Xu Jingming attacked, he could only defend with all his might, finding it extremely strenuous and difficult. The 12th strike prated Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s chest. ¡°Thank you.¡± Miyagawa Meishin was rather grateful. This was because he felt like he could vaguely mobilize all the cells in his body while defending at full strength. ... Later on, Miyagawa Meishin broke through during the battle with Jon Pierre! He finally broke through to Lv. 5 and shed past Jon Pierre with his de. I broke through.?Miyagawa Meishin¡¯s eyes were filled with tears of excitement. Miyagawa Meishin was also the second person in the round of 32 to break through. ****** In Group 7, Halu Singh and Akinov were Lv. 5 experts; it was just that Halu Singh was clearly much stronger. Akinov had probably just broken through not long ago, and his evolutionary method was yet to be perfected. Therefore, he was easily defeated. In Group 8, Tiger Fussen¡ªwho had terrifying strength¡ªand Fang Yu made the cut! Although Fang Yu was still at the limit of Lv. 4, he usually could win battles at that level. ¡°Of thest four group matches held today, a total of eight contestants will be selected: Ysarova, Merritt, Xu Jingming, Miyagawa Meishin, Halu Singh, Akinov, Tiger Fussen, and Fang Yu,¡± the female host in the livestream said. ¡°The virtual world system has confirmed the arrangements for the round of 16.¡± With that said, a detailed match lineup appeared behind her. First ce in the top group fought second ce in the bottom group. Second ce in the top group fought first ce in the bottom group. So on and so forth¡­ These formed eight matches. ¡°The top eight contestants will be selected at the eighth-finals tomorrow,¡± the female host said. In the stands, Xu Jingming nodded slightly. After the group matches ended, he had a clear understanding of the strength of the experts around the world.?Of the top 16, 11 are Lv. 5 experts. Including n Emelianenko, who was eliminated¡­ Since the virtual world¡¯sunch, Earth has produced 12 Lv. 5 experts? Is this all a civilization can produce? Xu Jingming didn¡¯t know that there were actually fewer Lv. 5s born after the virtual world¡¯sunch! This was because he had to deduct the experts who had been cultivating for a long time. In the other stands, Pang Ze, his wife, and his children finished watching thepetition. A weak cosmic civilization! Of the five billion-plus adults, these are the few most talented experts, Pang Ze thought to himself. It was said that a tall person could hold up the sky if it copsed, but as the ¡®tallest person¡¯ on Earth, Pang Ze was under a lot of pressure. I hope one of them is better than me, Pang Ze thought to himself. It definitely felt good to have someone to cover for him. Sometimes, Pang Ze also felt drained, but there was nothing he could do about it.. He was the ¡®tall man¡¯ who had to hold on even if the sky copsed. Chapter 166 - 16 to 8

Chapter 166: 16 to 8

Trantor: CKtalon At 9 p.m. on June 4, Beijing time, the World Martial Arts Tournament¡¯s round of sixteen began. There were a total of eight matches. ¡°Today¡¯s first match is Tu Ling from China versus Mickey from the EU. Tu Ling is the youngest contestant in the World Martial Arts Tournament, and Mickey has much more actualbat experience, but the three guests beside me are all optimistic about Tu Ling,¡± the female host said. Thepetition had already begun with Tu Ling and Mickey having entered thebat map. It was the modern city map. Tu Ling leaped down from a tall building andnded on the street, waiting for Mickey¡¯s arrival. Mickey wore armor and held two sabers. ¡°Mickey¡¯s dual sabersmanship is very brilliant, but he ultimately didn¡¯t break through to Lv. 5. The gap between him and China¡¯s Tu Ling is still too great,¡± the male guest, Owen, said. The two fought. Mickey turned into an afterimage and charged to Tu Ling¡¯s side. Saber beams shed as he constantly attacked. Tu Ling stood still and simply blocked with the shield in her left hand! She blocked all the saber beams and blocked more than ten consecutive strikes before she swung her saber. Her strike¡­ rmed Mickey, but he didn¡¯t have the time to block before the saber beam swept past his throat. Lv. 5.?Mickey¡¯s body turned ethereal as he sighed inwardly.?The gap between Lv. 4 and Lv. 5 is too great. ¡°Tu Ling finally struck; she defeated Mickey with one strike,¡± Jin Fan said excitedly. ¡°Tu Ling only defended and didn¡¯t attack after more than ten moves! The gap between the two parties is too great!¡± ... ¡°The second match is Tejano Xire from Botswana versus Riven Gullit from the EU. Both parties have reached Lv. 5, so the battle will definitely be more exciting,¡± the female host said as she watched the livestream. It was the forest map. In the forest, Tejano Xire wore ck light armor and faced Riven Gullit empty-handed. Empty-handed??Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tiger Fussen, Madeleine Logan, Ysarova, Halu Singh, and the other experts turned solemn. ¡°Madeleine Logan at least wore boxing gloves in her battle. Tejano Xire ns to rely on his bare palms?¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. ¡°He¡¯s clearly confident.¡± Xu Jingming watched seriously. ¡°Not using any weapon? Not even a glove?¡± Riven Gullit wore heavy armor and held a pair of sledgehammers as he stared at Tejano. Tejano chuckled and said, ¡°Big guy, let¡¯s talk if you have the ability to touch me.¡± ¡°Hmph.¡± With a cold grunt, Riven Gullit instantly charged out, his speed rising to about 290 meters per second, and his entire body turned into a blur. With his terrifying weight, every move he made carried immense kic energy. His two sledgehammers swung as if they could crush everything. Whoosh. The sledgehammer came crashing down at Tejano. Tejano¡¯s figure strangely dissipated, but he suddenly appeared beside Riven Gullit. His right hand was like a phantom as he gently tapped thetter¡¯s face with the tip of his finger. Riven Gullit stopped and looked at Tejano in disbelief.?How is this possible? His dual hammers¡¯ defense was very impressive, but Tejano tapped his face with his fingers the moment they met. ¡°If I had exerted a little force just now, your head would¡¯ve gone¡­ boom.¡± Tejano smiled at Riven Gullit. ¡°However, it¡¯s rare to have a Lv. 5 opponent. I¡¯ll give you three chances.¡± Riven Gullit became even more serious and careful. He suddenly charged over and swung his hammer horizontally, defending carefully. Tejano¡¯s body strangely dissipated again. Boop. The back of his head was tapped gently. Riven Gullit turned his head in disbelief and looked behind him. ¡°You¡¯re really too slow.¡± Tejano Xire was standing behind him. ¡°Your weapon techniques and defense arecking, and your speed is slow. How are you going to fight someone?¡± Roar! Riven Gullit suddenly roared and spun around, brandishing the two sledgehammers in his hands. Tejano¡¯s figure shed again. Whoosh! Whoosh! In his rage, Riven Gullit threw out the dual hammers in his hand and tried his best to smash at the blur. ¡°Pfft.¡± Tejano was already standing in front of Riven Gullit, and his finger tapped the spot between thetter¡¯s brows. ¡°I¡¯ve given you three chances.¡± Tejano smiled. Boom! Riven Gullit didn¡¯t say a word. He suddenly lunged forward like a huge bear. Tejano¡¯s figure shed and had already picked up the sledgehammer in the distance. Boom! He then swung the sledgehammer and instantly arrived beside Riven Gullit. The sledgehammer smashed into thetter¡¯s waist; the heavy armor Riven Gullit wore weighed 9.6 tons¡ªit was astonishingly dense and had extremely high defense. Logically speaking, even a Lv. 5 expert could only injure him with a heavy weapon. However, the impact of the strike left Riven Gullit in disbelief. He was sent flying, and the trees he crashed into exploded. Meanwhile, he began to turn ethereal. A single smash at his heavy armor crushed him to death! Urgh. Tejano held the sledgehammer in one hand and swung it twice. ¡°How clumsy.¡± With a casual swing, the sledgehammer flew into the distance. The match ended. Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and the others wore solemn expressions. ¡°This¡­¡± The host and the three guests were dumbfounded. ¡°His speed¡ªhis maximum movement speed just now reached 387 meters per second,¡± Annie said in disbelief. ¡°He¡¯s nearly 100 meters faster than Riven. Moreover, he¡¯s too agile. Riven is practically moving in slow motion in front of him.¡± In the slow-motion rey, Tejano¡¯s speed and agility far exceeded his opponent¡¯s, allowing him to toy with him as he wished. ¡°He crushed Riven to death with a single strike?¡± ¡°This strength is too terrifying. Riven Gullit has also reached Lv. 5 in every aspect.¡± The host and guests were even more dumbfounded as they watched the slow-motion rey. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at the post-matchmentary and couldn¡¯t help but look at her husband. ¡°Tejano, isn¡¯t he a little too strong?¡± ¡°As thepetition progresses, everyone begins to show their true strength.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up.?Such an opponent is rare. I¡¯m really looking forward to fighting him. There were too few people in the world who deserved his full efforts. Tejano made Xu Jingming feel threatened, but it also made him excited and expectant. ... ¡°The third match is Liu Hai from China and Japlov from the EU.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°Liu Hai used his shield and struck out six times. The first three strikes were defensive, and thest three shields were offensive. Each strike was stronger than the one before, and thest shield killed Japlov.¡± The host and guests watched the rey. It was because the battle was too fast for people to see clearly. They just heard six consecutive strikes, and the battle ended! ¡°Thank you.¡± When Japlov¡¯s figure turned ethereal, he bowed slightly in gratitude. Liu Hai could¡¯ve killed him in one strike or teased him, but he struck six times normally, giving him the necessary respect and pressure. For the elimination match of the top 16 to thest 8, three experts from the EU appeared in the first three matches. It was obvious how the EU¡¯s martial arts atmosphere was. Of course, the elimination of these three experts also exposed a problem: the EU wascking when it came to the top experts. ... ¡°The fourth match is between Madeleine Logan from the United States of America and Alex from the Amazon Federal Republic. It¡¯s very rare; this is a battle between two female experts,¡± the female host said happily. Alex had long, brownish-ck hair and a face that appeared to be carved from stone. She was extremely valiant, and she was also a beautiful female war goddess. She held a shield in one hand and a dagger in the other. ¡°Pfft.¡± In the ancient battlefield map, the dagger and shield that Alex stabbed or struck out were easily grabbed by Madeleine Logan¡¯s two hands. After being grabbed, Alex couldn¡¯t even budge. Bang! The corners of Madeleine Logan¡¯s mouth curled up slightly, and with a hint of coldness, she suddenly pushed the shield and dagger with both hands, smashing them into Alex¡¯s body. Alex was sent flying, and she turned ethereal and dissipated in midair. ¡°Alex!¡± The citizens of the Amazon Federal Republic were extremely sad. The pride of their country¡ªthe only contestant to enter the mainpetition¡ªonly reached the top 16. ... In the fifth match, Ysarova versus Miyagawa Meishin. Swish! Swish! Swish! The angel-like Ysarova was loved by countless viewers. She shot out arrows, and the might of each arrow was more terrifying than thest. She had already shown mercy and gradually increased the might of every arrow. Miyagawa Meishin¡ªwho had just broken through to Lv. 5¡ªhad yet to break through in his evolutionary method. No matter how agile his movement technique was, it was extremely strenuous for him to block the arrows that were akin to being shot out by a deity. This arrow is terrifying.?Miyagawa Meishin felt stifled. He barely made it to the sixth arrow before it prated his body. ¡°Miyagawa!¡± Countless citizens of Japan were unwilling to believe that the only contestant from Japan to enter the mainpetition would be eliminated. ... It was finally Xu Jingming¡¯s turn for the sixth match. In the snow map. Xu Jingming stood in the snow and looked at the handsome youth, Merritt, who had appeared in the distance. Merritt¡¯s expression was solemn, and he felt immense pressure. The fame preceded the person¡ªthe name ¡®Xu Jingming¡¯ ¡­ was too intimidating! Chapter 167 - Rise in Difficulty

Chapter 167: Rise in Difficulty

Trantor: CKtalon After Xu Jingming appeared, countless viewers cheered. Ever since the virtual world¡¯sunch, Xu Jingming¡¯s fame had been rising non-stop! At this moment, it wasn¡¯t just China; he also had a massive number of Xu Jingming fans in other countries around the world. They supported Xu Jingming fervently, and many people even believed that Xu Jingming had already surpassed Liu Hai and Tejano based on his growth speed. ¡°Xu Jingming.¡± Merritt was extremely solemn. ¡°I know I¡¯m not your match, but I¡¯ll definitely do my best.¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to your sword technique,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. He was kind to every Earth expert because they would be hispanions when he stepped into the vast cosmos in the future. With dual swords in hand, Merritt quickly charged forward. His footwork changed as he did so, and the path he took was a strange curve. He instantly closed in. ng. Xu Jingming held the spear in one hand and thrust it forward, tapping Merritt¡¯s sword. Power transmitted through the weapon, affecting Merritt¡¯s movement. He tapped gently every time! No matter how powerful Merritt¡¯s footwork was, he couldn¡¯te close at all and was struck by the spear tip every time. After nine consecutive strikes, the suppressive force increased. My sword technique is too slow. Xu Jingming only stabs with the spear tip and doesn¡¯t use moves like blocking and crushing.?Merritt also felt like he was suffocating.?My sword technique has to be faster¡ªfaster, faster! The pressure Xu Jingming brought became greater and greater, and he stabbed out with a single hand every time. The sixteenth strike finally stabbed into Merritt¡¯s chest. I lost.?At this moment, Merritt heaved a sigh of relief. He was epting of his loss. ¡°Thank you.¡± Merritt felt like he had been baptized. Xu Jingming nodded slightly and sighed with emotion. He was doing his best to hone his opponent and constantly increased the pressure on them, but clearly¡­ it was too difficult for his opponent to break through to Lv. 5. ¡°Did you notice?¡± The male guest, Owen, pointed at the slow-motion rey of the battle. ¡°Ever since Xu Jingming struck out, he didn¡¯t move a single step and just stood there delivering 16 strikes! He stood still, and the range of his spear¡¯s attack was limited. But strangely¡­ Merritt didn¡¯t leave the range of his spear¡¯s attack. In fact, he only needed to take two steps back to get out of range.¡± ¡°He couldn¡¯t retreat.¡± The male guest, Jin Fan, shook his head. ¡°Upon closer inspection, Merritt¡¯s body trembled slightly every time he was stabbed by the spear. It¡¯s obvious that some force is affecting his entire body. He didn¡¯t have the time to retreat before the second strike arrived! The pressure Xu Jingming ced on him was too great¡­ Moreover, every strike affected Merritt¡¯s body. It¡¯s not that Merritt didn¡¯t want to retreat, but he couldn¡¯t. His body was being controlled the entire battle.¡± ¡°Controlled?¡± The female host and the other two guests carefully observed and discovered this tidbit. ... Controlling the opponent¡¯s body? Jingming has also learned this move??Liu Hai smiled as he watched this scene. Of course, this was something he could do at the limit of Lv. 4. His realm was now higher. He used single-handed thrusts the entire time to control his opponent??Tejano watched in surprise.?I can¡¯t even attain such strength control, but that¡¯s not something I¡¯m good at. Compared to Riven Gullit¡­ Xu Jingming is much stronger. This opponent excites me; I can¡¯t wait! ... Xu Jingming¡¯s suppression and control didn¡¯t surprise the five billion viewers in the livestream! In the eyes of the world, Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and Tejano should be far ahead of the others. It was normal for them to use some unimaginablebat moves. ¡°The seventh match is between Halu Singh from India and Fang Yu from China,¡± the female host introduced. Swish! Halu Singh¡¯s scimitar swept past Fang Yu¡¯s chest. The battle ended. Fang Yu was still stuck at the limit of Lv. 4. Even though his evolutionary methodpatibility was very high, he couldn¡¯t fight back against Halu Singh, who had reached Lv. 5. Halu Singh struck out three times and killed Fang Yu on the third strike. There are many people stronger than me worldwide.?Fang Yu wasn¡¯t discouraged. Instead, he found many goals he needed to surpass.?Compared to Halu Singh, my willpower should be weaker. I have to continue honing myself. ¡°Halu.¡± ¡°Halu.¡± ¡°Halu.¡± Countless people in India cheered in unison. Instantly, the name ¡®Halu¡¯ swept through the official livestream. Halu Singh was the only expert in India who had entered the top eight. The citizens of India also idolized Halu Singh fervently. Halu Singh smiled at the cheers of the crowd. He had once fallen into the abyss and regained his spot at the apex. He could calmly face all glory. ... ¡°The eighth match, and also thest match today, will be Tiger Fussen from the United States of America versus Akinov.¡± The female host was filled with anticipation. In the forest map. Tiger Fussen smiled and allowed Akinov to attack. Akinov¡ªwho had reached Lv. 5¡ªstill hadn¡¯t perfected his evolutionary method. Tiger Fussen easily blocked his frenzied attacks with two axes. ¡°Heads up,¡± Tiger Fussen said before attacking. Whoosh. Then, he struck out with his ax! This ax was like a bolt of lightning that split the world and struck Akinov, reducing him to nothingness. This strike??Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly. He felt a huge threat when he saw the strike. Huh??Tejano¡¯s smile disappeared, and he wore a solemn expression.?Tiger Fussen is stronger than I expected. Breaking ingenuity with force??Liu Hai was also solemn. This strike was the one that Liu Hai truly felt threatened by since thepetition began. Ysarova was originally watching the match with a smile, but she couldn¡¯t help but be much more serious when she saw the strike.?ording to the battle ranking, my opponent in the next round should be Xu Jingming. After defeating Xu Jingming, my opponent might be Tiger Fussen. I can¡¯t let him get close. I have to maintain a sufficient distance before killing him. He¡¯s wearing heavy armor, and I still have the absolute advantage in terms of speed and agility. My chances of winning against him are at least 60%.?Ysarova carefully considered all the factors and confirmed that her chances of winning were higher. ... ¡°The first round of eliminations has ended after a total of eight matches,¡± the female host announced the results. ¡°The top eight contestants are Tu Ling, Tejano Xire, Liu Hai, Madeleine Logan, Ysarova, Xu Jingming, Halu Singh, and Tiger Fussen.¡± Of the countless viewers in the livestream, some cheered, and some sighed. For example, the EU¡ªone of the three major nations on Earth¡ªhad martial arts ingrained and many experts. However, none entered the top eight this time. Of the top eight contestants. There were three from China: Tu Ling, Liu Hai, and Xu Jingming. There were two people from the United States of America: Madeleine Logan and Tiger Fussen. There was one person from Russia: Ysarova. There was one person from India: Halu Singh. There was one person from Botswana: Tejano Xire. ¡°Based on the rules of thepetition, the matchup in the quarter-finals has been determined.¡± The female host turned her head and looked behind her. The livestream revealed the matching¡ª First match: Tu Ling vs. Tejano Xire Second match: Liu Hai vs. Madeleine Logan Third match: Ysarova vs. Xu Jingming Fourth match: Halu Singh vs. Tiger Fussen The top eight experts in the stands turned serious. ¡°Jingming, your opponent tomorrow is Ysarova.¡± Li Miaomiao was a little nervous. ¡°Are you confident in dealing with her?¡± ¡°She has broken through to Lv. 5 in every aspect and has very mature techniques. She¡¯s a formidable opponent,¡± Xu Jingming admitted. ¡°After all, she¡¯s the only Lv. 5 sharpshooter in the entirepetition. I¡¯ve never fought her either.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded as well. She also found the opponent difficult to deal with. ¡°From tomorrow onward, every match will be harder,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I have to give it my all in every match and not be careless!¡± If the round of 32 and the round of 16 were easy and considered appetizers, then starting from the quarter-finals to the semi-finals, that would be the main course. The difficulty would rapidly increase! After all, the next round would determine the world¡¯s top four, and the next round would determine the world¡¯s top two. Thepetition would be more intense, and even if he did his best, he might lose thepetition. ¡°I¡¯m going back to get some training done.¡± Xu Jingming got up.. He couldn¡¯t ck off any day and had to make use of every day to be stronger. Chapter 168 - Tejano Xire

Chapter 168: Tejano Xire

Trantor: CKtalon In the martial arts arena in his personal space. ¡°Ready¡­¡± Xu Jingming stood in an empty field, and in the distance were railguns. ¡°Railguns, fire!¡± These projectiles reached Mach 10 speeds, and each metal shell weighed 10 kilograms. When they were fired from the muzzles, the projectiles tore through the air and formed visible white waves with terrifying might. They instantly arrived in front of Xu Jingming. The railguns¡¯ AI locked onto Xu Jingming, and every projectile honed in on him. Xu Jingming stood still and brandished his spear. Bang! The spear danced like a water dragon as it urately struck the metal projectile from the side, throwing it off-course. Bam! Bam! Bam!? After Xu Jingmingshed out at the projectiles, his spear naturally borrowed the rebound forces tosh out at the other projectiles. Instantly, the spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand turned into a blur, and in the blink of an eye, he hadunched more than ten consecutive strikes at the iing projectiles. The spear struck out using the rebounding forces and was fluid like water. The might of the ¡®projectiles¡¯ fired from the railgun array increased. Starting from Mach 10, they slowly increased in speed¡ª3,500 meters per second, 3,600 meters per second, 3,700 meters per second¡­ The speed gradually increased. On the one hand, it left Xu Jingming little time to block, and on the other hand, the might of the electromaic projectiles was greater. However, Xu Jingming stood there, and his spearmanship was like fluid water that perfectly blocked every projectile. The projectiles couldn¡¯t injure him at all. When the projectiles¡¯ speed reached 4,600 meters per second, Xu Jingming finally failed after being bombarded by more than ten consecutive rounds. He could only dodge the projectile that brushed past his body. All the electromaic projectiles suddenly stopped. ¡°Failed to block; relied on movement technique to dodge.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head slightly.?The first volume of Xuan¡¯s legacy, ¡®Beam Transformation,¡¯ has five ultimate moves. I¡¯m still quite a distance from achieving greater mastery of ¡®Water.¡¯ To this day, none of the moves have achieved greater mastery! The five ultimate moves in the first volume of Beam Transformation were divided into different categories. Combo was only one of them. Although Xuan¡¯s highest achievement was purely Spear Thrust, it didn¡¯t mean that he only knew this move! The move Xu Jingming named Life-Nourishing Spear Technique actually contained many basic moves of spearmanship. In the early stages of Life Evolution, one had to cultivate all kinds of basics, and they were demanding with the requirements. ording to the legacy¡¯s description, the stronger one cultivates the four ultimate moves¡ªMountain, Water, Fire, and Spatial Domain¡ªthe better. Only when one has sufficient mastery in the four ultimate moves can they be fused into the finalbo¡ªBeam Transformation,?Xu Jingming thought. For example, Xuan had practiced Life-Nourishing Spear for a long time before the most critical battle of his life. This was all a result of an umtion. ording to Xuan, as a Perfectedary lifeform, Beam Transformation can deliver 36 consecutive strikes. It¡¯s difficult to find an opponent at the same level.?Xu Jingming shook his head slightly.?I¡¯m still some distance away from this step. I¡¯ll continue practicing the next move¡ªFire Style.?Xu Jingming continued cultivating. ... In the blink of an eye, it was 9 p.m. on June 5. The quarter-finals of the World Martial Arts Tournament were held today to choose the top four globally. ¡°Wee, viewers from all over the world. Three new guests have been invited to our livestream today.¡± The female host looked to her side¡ªthe cold Miyagawa Meishin, the humble and bald n Emelianenko, and the stocky, behemoth-like Riven Gullit. ¡°Our three guests are experts who have reached Lv. 5. They can also give us a more detailedmentary of the battles.¡± ¡°Hello, everyone.¡± The bald man, n, smiled, and Miyagawa Meishin bowed slightly. ¡°We will definitelymentate on thepetition well, but there might be some things we don¡¯t understand in the subsequent matches.¡± Riven Gullit chuckled. ¡°I request for everyone¡¯s understanding. After all, these experts are stronger than us.¡± n and Miyagawa Meishin nodded, but they were a little surprised. Riven Gullit was quite eloquent. ¡°Today, the world¡¯s eight strongest contestants will go through four matches to determine the top four,¡± the female host said. ¡°The first match is between Tu Ling and Tejano Xire. Who do the three of you think will win?¡± ¡°Of course, it¡¯s Tejano!¡± n Emelianenko nodded and said, ¡°Tejano¡¯s talent is one of the best in the world, and his strength is terrifying and unfathomable. Although Tu Ling is very talented, there¡¯s still a clear gap whenpared to Tejano.¡± Miyagawa Meishin nodded. ¡°Tejano, Liu Hai, and Xu Jingming are probably in a whole different category across the world.¡± ¡°Haha, everyone has seen my battle with Tejano.¡± Riven Gullit was helpless. ¡°I was like a fool in front of him; I was at his mercy.¡± ... In the stands. Xu Jingming, his rtives, and his friends gathered in the same stands, and therge group of people chatted about thepetition in pairs. Whoosh.? A figure suddenly appeared¡ªit was Liu Hai. ¡°Master.¡± Xu Jingming immediately got up. ¡°Captain.¡± Xu Hong and Dai Tongda immediately greeted him. Liu Hai smiled and nodded. He walked to Xu Jingming¡¯s side and sat down. ¡°Have a seat too.¡± ¡°Master, it¡¯s rare for you to watch thepetition with me,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Today¡¯s first match is Tejano,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°If I win the second match, then my opponent in the semi-finals¡­ will be Tejano! To be honest, Tejano¡¯s talent is very terrifying. He hasn¡¯t revealed his full strength in publicbat until now. He¡¯s a haze in front of me, so I want to hear your opinion.¡± He knew that his disciple was an expert on the same level as him. Both parties had different understandings of martial arts, so what they saw in thepetition was naturally different. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. His master was in the first half while he was in the second half. Be it his master or Tejano¡­ he had to meet them in the semi-finals. Of course, the premise was that he had to be the final winner in the second half! Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be qualified to enter the semi-finals. ¡°Thepetition has begun.¡± The female host¡¯s voice was excited. ¡°The map for this battle is the forest map!¡± The forest ground was muddy after the rain. Tu Ling wore light dark-gold armor and held a shield and saber as she focused on the opponent in front of her¡ªTejano Xire. Tejano was still wearing light ck armor, but he was holding a golden staff. ¡°Staff?¡± In the livestream stands, Liu Hai looked and whispered, ¡°This is Tejano¡¯s first time publicly using a staff.¡± ¡°He should be more cautious at the quarter-finals. This might be the weapon he¡¯s best at,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°A 16-year-old girl; you sure are young.¡± Tejano chuckled and casually carried his staff. ¡°Come,e. Just do your best.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Tu Ling¡¯s expression was solemn. She moved after a terse response. Whoosh. At the same time, three Tu Lings appeared bizarrely. They moved between the trees in the forest, sometimes on the ground, and sometimes over the tree branches. They changed unpredictably and rapidly approached. ¡°Quite agile.¡± Tejano still held the staff in one hand and rested it on his shoulder, appearing very rxed. Swish! The three Tu Lings approached simultaneously, each holding a shield and saber. Whoosh! As she approached, Tejano attacked first! After all, the staff was longer, and the attack range was greater! He held one end of the staff with one hand and swung it horizontally! The staff tore through the air, producing a visible white st that dissipated the three Tu Ling figures. Tu Ling¡¯s true body was sent flying with her shield, finallynding on a tree in the distance. Tu Ling stared at Tejano and felt the suffocating pressure. His staff technique is too fast. His simple sweep is so fast that I can¡¯t get close to him.?Tu Ling felt the huge gap. ¡°China¡¯s Tu Ling is the most agile I¡¯ve ever seen in the World Martial Arts Tournament,¡± n Emelianenko said. ¡°There are several people who are faster than her in terms of pure speed, but she¡¯s very agile and can constantly change directions! Her shield and saber techniques are also very brilliant¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s useless. Tejano can only be described with one word¡ªfast! His staff can be swung casually, but because he¡¯s fast enough, Tu Ling can¡¯t dodge.¡± Riven Gullit shook his head. ... Thepetition proceeded as expected. Tu Ling used her unpredictable movement technique to close in and attack, but Tejano would swing his staff every time, sweeping horizontally, striking diagonally, or swinging upward, sending Tu Ling flying. ¡°Youngdy, I allowed you to attack seven times. It¡¯s my turn.¡± Tejano took a step and instantly appeared in front of Tu Ling as if he had teleported. Tu Ling retreated in fright, but the staff had already stabbed her. Although she wanted to raise her shield to block, the staff was too fast! It shed past the shield and stabbed into Tu Ling¡¯s throat, causing her entire body to turn ethereal. Although I¡¯ve reached Lv. 5 in every aspect, there¡¯s still a huge gap between Tejano and me.?Tu Ling understood this. ¡°What do you think?¡± Liu Hai¡¯s expression was clearly much more solemn as he asked Xu Jingming beside him. ¡°During the livestream, the projection showed¡­¡± Xu Jingming watched the slow-motion rey. ¡°Tejano arrived in front of Tu Ling with 403 meters per second being his maximum speed. I don¡¯t even have an advantage against him in terms of speed. Moreover, this might not be his maximum speed.¡± ¡°Jingming, you can also reach 400 meters per second?¡± Liu Hai looked at his disciple. He was far from capable of doing so. Chapter 169 - Madeleine Logan vs. Liu Hai

Chapter 169: Madeleine Logan vs. Liu Hai

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming was slightly taken aback before he smiled. ¡°My legacy has some advantages in speed.¡± Liu Hai sighed with emotion. ¡°My maximum speed now is only 385 meters per second. There¡¯s quite a gap between you, Tejano, and me. However, strength and speed aren¡¯t the only determining factors inbat.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. Strength and speed represented basicbat strength. However, actualbat was ultimately different. His master¡¯s actualbat techniques had always exceeded his. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong,¡± Liu Hai said as he watched the livestream¡¯s slow-motion rey, ¡°Tejano¡¯s best weapon should be his staff! His staff technique looks simple, but it has already reached the point of turningplexity into simplicity. He needs to be talented and has to spend enough time and effort to achieve this.¡± ¡°Good at staffs?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°A weapon like a staff is agile and strong! Once mastered, it will be extremely powerful!¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. If we were to fight, it would be me who would fight him first,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°Sigh, thementator chatted long enough. The second match hasn¡¯t started yet.¡± ¡°There are only four matches today. Every match will be yed in slow-motion and exined carefully.¡± Xu Jingming also looked up. The first matchsted less than three minutes. The host and the three guests spent half an hour exining before the second match began. ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± Liu Hai disappeared from the stands. ... On the ancient battlefield map. The stocky Liu Hai wore armor. He had a shield in one hand and a saber in the other. Madeleine Logan wore light ck armor and had boxing gloves on her hands. Under her short ck hair, her deep eyes observed Liu Hai as she said, ¡°Liu Hai, you¡¯ve been the world champion since the virtual world¡¯sunch.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Liu Hai nodded with a smile. ¡°People seem to think highly of you,¡± Madeleine Logan said. ¡°I¡¯m very curious about how strong you are.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll know in a while. Youngdy, are you sure you¡¯re wearing boxing gloves?¡± Liu Hai asked with a smile. ¡°Boxing gloves are very disadvantageous against swords and staffs.¡± ¡°Hands are what¡¯s most agile,¡± Madeleine Logan said. ¡°Liu Hai, be careful.¡± Madeleine Logan charged at her opponent after saying that. Liu Hai stood still and carefully observed thisdy. Meanwhile, the outside world was already in discussion. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about the fact that Liu Hai is a senior in the martial arts world. In terms of age, Liu Hai is already in his seventies. Madeleine Logan is only in her thirties; she should at least call him sir.¡± ¡°This Madeleine Logan looks quite arrogant.¡± ¡°Liu Hai will make her understand the difference in strengthter.¡± Although the citizens of the United States of America supported Madeleine Logan, the entire world felt that she was too arrogant. Bang! Both parties shed. Madeleine was sent flying. She immediately supported herself with her left hand and crouched down, staring at Liu Hai in surprise. ¡°Again.¡± Liu Hai smiled at her. He blocked my punch with his shield¡­?Madeleine frowned and recalled the battle. She found it normal for her punch tond on the shield; she even wanted to press down on the shield and m it into Liu Hai¡¯s body. However, none of that happened. The shield had a strange pulse. When it blocked her punch, a force immediately rebounded, sending Madeleine flying. Whoosh. Madeleine charged over again, her hand forming a w as she tried to grab the shield and send it flying. But at this moment, a saber beam appeared in front of her. Madeleine immediately blocked it with her gloved left hand, but the moment they made contact, she staggered again. She failed to control her strength well as she tumbled from the high-speed collision. She tapped her foot and flew into the distance beforending. My strength went into disarray the moment I touched his saber??Madeleine felt that something was amiss. ¡°This is the world champion, Liu Hai.¡± In the livestream, the female host and the three guests on thementary tform weren¡¯t surprised at all. Among them, n Emelianenko said, ¡°Liu Hai¡¯s Taiji draws from all kinds of schools and has reached an unfathomable level. Madeleine Logan¡¯s strength and speed can¡¯t be unleashed at all. Once she shes with Liu Hai, her body¡¯s strength will be in chaos.¡± ¡°Our physique can only be that high,¡± Miyagawa Meishin said, ¡°but our basicbat strength can be dozens-fold or even higher than our physique because we can control our bodies ingeniously. However, if the cirction of our body¡¯s strength is disrupted, our strength will naturally plummet.¡± ¡°Madeleine Logan is beingpletely crushed by Liu Hai,¡± Riven Gullit said with a smile. ¡°This is also very normal. There¡¯s a reason for Liu Hai to remain world champion.¡± Huh??Director Zhou and the other Earth executives were a little surprised. ¡°How did this happen?¡± ¡°Madeleine Logan¡¯s basicbat strength is much higher than Liu Hai¡¯s! Even if her actualbat techniques are inferior to Liu Hai¡¯s¡­ her overallbat strength isn¡¯t inferior! It shouldn¡¯t be a one-sided battle.¡± Everyone was puzzled. These higher-ups could see thebat strength interface of these experts. Thus, they knew that Madeleine Logan¡¯s basicbat strength was higher and that her overallbat strength was on par with Liu Hai. ... Madeleine Logan was at an extreme disadvantage during their two shes, causing her expression to change slightly.?I didn¡¯t want to bully others with my strength and speed, but it looks like I have to give it my all.? She never expected that she would be forced to use her full strength at the quarter-finals. Boom.? Madeleine Logan tapped her foot, and her speed increased. ¡°What!?¡± The expressions of Xu Jingming, n, Miyagawa Meishin, Riven Gullit, and the other experts changed because the livestream had disyed Madeleine Logan¡¯s maximum speed¡ª406 meters per second! Madeleine¡¯s maximum speed is even higher than that of Tejano??Xu Jingming and the others found it unbelievable. Tejano was on the same level as Xu Jingming and Liu Hai after all, and his talent was terrifying. It was fine if he had such speed, but how could this unknown Madeleine Logan be slightly faster? Bang!!! At high speeds, Madeleine Logan still collided with Liu Hai¡¯s shield with a punch. Liu Hai took three steps back this time to deflect the impact, but he couldn¡¯t instantly rebound. Why are her strength and speed so high??Liu Hai felt the pressure. Madeleine Logan sneered and kept close, using the opportunity to attack. Be it palm strikes, punches, or ws that wanted to send the shield flying, Madeleine Logan delivered consecutive strikes with her hands. Her strength and speed clearly suppressed Liu Hai, and every strike had terrifying might. She delivered more than ten consecutive strikes like lightning before suddenly kicking out strangely. Liu Hai blocked with his shield, but he was still sent flying with his shield. Liu Hai only stabilized himself after being sent flying far away. There was blood at the corner of his mouth. This scene left countless people around the world in disbelief. ¡°This is Liu Hai, the world champion. How did he get suppressed?¡± ¡°Liu Hai even got injured?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t Madeleine Logan ranked below 50 on the fourth level¡¯s Cosmos Ranking?¡± Everyone around the world found it unbelievable. Even the Americans were extremely surprised.?Madeleine Logan actually injured Liu Hai? Liu Hai smiled at his opponent. ¡°Impressive. There are indeed many hidden talents in the world; there are even strong opponents. Your strength and speed far exceed mine, but¡­ Youngdy, actualbat isn¡¯t just about strength and speed.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk tough.¡± Madeleine Logan¡¯s eyes turned cold as she charged forward as if she had teleported. She suddenly struck out with her left hand, hoping to send the shield flying from the side. Bang! Liu Hai held his shield with his left hand, and the shield naturally blocked the strike. He didn¡¯t take a step back from the strike! The impact transmitted through his body, and his entire body¡¯s strength flowed naturally like water. He then swung the saber in his right hand. Hmph.?Madeleine Logan was confident in blocking the strike, but her expression changed the moment she came into contact with it. Then, she was sent flying by the strike. What terrifying strength. Why is his strength greater than mine??Madeleine Logan couldn¡¯t believe the might of the strike. Liu Hai took a step and closed in with a whoosh. Madeleine Logan immediately struck out with her palms in a bid to force Liu Hai back. Bang! As the shield blocked, Liu Hai didn¡¯t take a step back. He swung the saber in his right hand again with extremely fast speed and terrifying might. What??Madeleine Logan raised her hand to block, but she was sent flying by the strike. Liu Hai didn¡¯t show mercy when he gained the upper hand. Madeleine Logan couldn¡¯t just let Liu Hai attack her time and time again; she had to block his counter-attack. But the more strength she put into blocking, the more ferocious her counter-attack became. Liu Hai used the momentum to deliver a faster and more terrifying strike! It left Madeleine Logan in a sorry state! How is this happening??Madeleine Logan was about to go crazy. No matter what move she used, Liu Hai could borrow its force and deliver even more terrifying saber beams. Bam! After more than ten consecutive strikes, Madeleine Logan was struck to the ground, producing a huge crater. She was buried below the waist. Liu Hai swooped down with the momentum of the shield, and Madeleine Logan could only raise her hands and block the strike! The force of the collision was naturally used by Liu Hai, and the saber in his right hand instantly cleaved down! Half of Madeleine¡¯s body was underground, and she couldn¡¯t block the shield strike anymore after suffering the shield strike. She watched the saber strike down in despair and indignation. Her body was sliced by the saber beam. How did this happen??Madeleine Logan¡¯s body gradually turned ethereal, but she still couldn¡¯t understand why the battle was so bizarre. I drew upon the profundities of the legacy and fused them into Taiji to figure out two ultimate moves. This move, Samsara, was originally used to deal with Tejano and my disciple. I never expected this girl to force me to use it. There are indeed many experts worldwide..?Liu Hai sighed with emotion. Chapter 170 - Wisdom

Chapter 170: Wisdom

Trantor: CKtalon Everyone in the Earth Alliance¡¯s Life Evolution Department watched this scene. ¡°In terms of actualbat strength, Madeleine and Liu Hai are on the same level. Why did she lose so badly?¡± They were a little puzzled. ¡°ording to the rules of the virtual world, basicbat strength is the manifestation of strength, speed, agility, and other aspects through thebination of the body and techniques,¡± a ck-haired man said. ¡°As for actualbat strength, it¡¯s determined by actualbat. For example, someone who has mastered some of the ultimate moves in a legacy. For example, a person¡¯sbo is indeed very powerful, thus increasing theirbat strength exponentially, but some can¡¯t be determined in the virtual world.¡± ¡°The mental state duringbat, the stance, and the will¡­¡± the ck-haired man said. ¡°There¡¯s also a sh of intelligence duringbat. It also involves intelligence gathering on the opponent, to understand both the enemy and themselves to formte abat n. These are all things that can¡¯t be calcted.¡± ¡°Inbat, one has to find the opponent¡¯s ws and use one¡¯s advantage to attack the opponent¡¯s weakness. Both parties will scheme against each other. Once one falls into the other party¡¯s trap, they will suffer a crushing defeat.¡± The ck-haired man sighed with emotion. ¡°From the battle, Madeleine Logan was able to injure Liu Hai and make him spew blood. If the battle had fallen into Madeleine¡¯s control, she would¡¯ve won. But in the end, Liu Hai didn¡¯t show mercy after he sent her flying; he attacked repeatedly and didn¡¯t give Madeleine any chance to catch her breath¡­ After more than ten consecutive strikes, he wiped her out in one strike!¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Everyone nodded. ¡°There¡¯s quite a gap in the mental state of both parties. Madeleine is too confident! Liu Hai has never underestimated any opponent. Caution is ingrained in him,¡± a member said. ¡°To be honest, I thinkbat intelligence, stance, will, and knowledge of oneself and the enemy are all supplementary factors. If one¡¯s strength, speed, and agility are high enough¡­ they canpletely crush their opponent,¡± a member said. ¡°If one¡¯s strength and speed exceed the limits of their opponent¡¯s response, they can easily win.¡± ¡°Madeleine¡¯s basicbat strength is 30 to 40% higher than Liu Hai¡¯s, but her actualbat bonus is 180% while Liu Hai¡¯s actualbat bonus is 280%. Both parties¡¯ actualbat strength are on par, but Madeleine was crushed in the end.¡± These members shook their heads. Although the two catfish they chose were slightly inferior in actualbat, they had a greater advantage in terms of basicbat strength. ¡°Let¡¯s watch the next battle. Ysarova is a sharpshooter; she won¡¯t get close to Xu Jingming,¡± someone said. ¡°Ysarova is also more humble and cautious than Madeleine.¡± ¡°Of the two experts we chose, at least one has to enter the top four. It would be too embarrassing if they can¡¯t.¡± ¡­ ¡°As expected of the world champion¡ªLiu Hai!¡± The female host became excited in the official livestream. ¡°It¡¯s obvious that Madeleine Logan is very strong. Her strength and speed have reached a terrifying level.¡± n pointed at the slow-motion rey. ¡°But once Liu Hai got serious, he perfectly borrowed the force of Madeleine¡¯s palm strike on his shield, sending her flying with a single strike. And once he gains a slight advantage, Liu Hai will snowball his attacks and kill his opponent.¡± ¡°Right.¡± Riven Gullit smiled and said, ¡°There was an old saying in the martial arts world back then. As long as Liu Hai can seize a tiny advantage, Liu Hai will definitely win.¡± ¡°Liu Hai was never really injured during thepetitions back then,¡± n said. The guests praised and bragged, but it was all from the bottom of their hearts. Countless people around the world were surprised. They couldn¡¯t tell what was happening, but they could tell¡­ that the seemingly invincible Madeleine Logan waspletely suppressed. ****** Liu Hai returned to the stands. ¡°Captain, impressive.¡± Xu Hong, Dai Tongda, and the others greeted him. Li Miaomiao, Wang Yi, and the others were extremely surprised. Liu Hai smiled and sat beside Xu Jingming. ¡°How was it?¡± Liu Hai asked. ¡°Madeleine Logan was too confident and careless.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. ¡°I find it strange. Why is she so confident when facing you, the number one on the Cosmos Ranking, to the point of arrogance and conceit? If she had treated you as her most terrifying enemy, she would¡¯ve definitely carried concealed weapons! With her speed and strength, coupled with concealed weapons¡­ she will pose a greater threat to you, Master.¡± ¡°Haha, you punk!¡± Liu Haiughed. ¡°I¡¯m also very puzzled as to why she only carried boxing gloves. If she had brought some flying daggers, I wouldn¡¯t have been as fast as her. This battle would¡¯ve indeed been quite troublesome.¡± ¡°Inbat, one should target the enemy and use every factor to one¡¯s advantage,¡± Xu Jingming said. Liu Hai looked at his disciple. ¡°If you encounter my move from before, do you have a way to crack it?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Xu Jingmingpletely understood his master¡¯s move. He thought for a moment before saying, ¡°Master, your move was indeed very brilliant, but there are three ways to crack it! First, an archer or concealed weapon can deal with you from afar. Second, if one is fast enough, they can immediately follow up with another move after failing one move. If they are fast enough, you won¡¯t have the time to borrow strength from every move. Third, if they are strong enough, it will exceed the limits of your strength borrowing.¡± However, these three methods are very difficult.?Xu Jingming stared at his master. ¡°Master, you use abination of shield and saber. If I¡¯m not wrong, other than using the shield to borrow strength, your saber¡­ can also borrow strength to defend while you attack with the shield,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The shield is Yin, and the saber is Yang. The saber can also be Yin, while the shield is Yang! Shield strikes¡­ are more ferocious and domineering.¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± Liu Haiughed. ¡°Good acumen.¡± ¡°I was taught by you, so I know you better, Master,¡± Xu Jingming said. The two of them had extremely highbat techniques in the world, and their acumen was much sharper than Madeleine Logan, who only had high basicbat strength. ¡°You¡¯ll be participating in the third match,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Your opponent, Ysarova, is a Lv. 5 sharpshooter. If you can¡¯t get close to her, you can only be a target. She might pose a greater threat than Madeleine Logan.¡± ¡°It¡¯s more interesting only if she¡¯s strong.¡± Xu Jingming was already eager for his battle. He had yet to encounter a sufficiently powerful opponent in the World Martial Arts Tournament! ¡­ ¡°Alright, the analysis isplete. I believe everyone can sense Liu Hai¡¯s terrifying suppression in this battle,¡± n Emelianenko said. ¡°I even believe that if someone were to fight Liu Hai, Liu Hai would win even if theirbat strength was on par! This is because he doesn¡¯t reveal any ws in defense. As long as he has a slight advantage in offense, he will snowball it and kill the opponent! Suchbat intelligence is terrifying.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why he¡¯s world champion,¡± Riven Gullit said. ¡°Don¡¯t forget Tejano and Xu Jingming. Seven months ago, they cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth floor on the same day as Liu Hai,¡± Miyagawa Meishin said. ¡°Yes, Xu Jingming and Ysarova are about to enter the arena,¡± n Emelianenko eximed in surprise. ¡°If Liu Hai is said to have good control of the battlefield and has terrifyingbat intelligence, then Xu Jingming is extremely ferocious! Be it his swift spearmanship or his fierce shield¡­ He doesn¡¯t give the enemy a breather beforepletely crushing them.¡± ¡°I heard that Xu Jingming practiced Eight Extremities and Poking Foot in his youth. Hisbat style is also ingrained in him,¡± Riven Gullit said. ¡°Who do the three of you think will win this match?¡± the female host asked. ¡°Will it be Ysarova, the only Lv. 5 sharpshooter in thepetition, or will it be Xu Jingming?¡± ¡°Xu Jingming,¡± Miyagawa Meishin said. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s Xu Jingming,¡± n said. ¡°Haha, is there a need to ask? A few months ago, Xu Jingming used a mere sword to kill Lee Moonsoo in one strike. That tells us¡­ that Xu Jingming has long reached an unimaginable level,¡± Riven Gullit said. The three professional guests thought highly of Xu Jingming, and countless people around the world also shared their views. ¡°Although Ysarova is beautiful, Xu Jingming is still impressive when ites to actualbat.¡± ¡°All the best, Ysa. Just don¡¯t lose too badly.¡± ¡°Ysa, I¡¯ll always support you. It¡¯s an honor just to participate in the match.¡± Nearly 99% of people, including Ysarova¡¯s fans, believed that Xu Jingming would win. Only a small number of Ysarova¡¯s fanatical fans believed that she would create a miracle. ¡­ They are really looking down on me.?Ysarova sat in the stands, her heart burning with fighting spirit. ¡°Ysa, don¡¯t feel pressured. You being the only Lv. 5 sharpshooter in the entire World Martial Arts Tournament is already the pride of Russia. Even if you lose this battle, it won¡¯t be embarrassing. After all, your opponent is Xu Jingming. Nobody will pressure you,¡± her husbandforted her. ¡°Rx and enjoy thispetition.¡± Ysarova looked at her husband. She really wanted to reveal some secrets to her husband, but due to the confidentiality uses, she could only endure it. ¡°Watch me.¡± Ysarova got up. ¡°I¡¯ll support you forever.¡± Her husband got up. He was already in his forties, but his wife was still as young as a teenage girl. He had always been d to have married such a wife and had always protected and doted on her. ¡°Ysa, even if you lose today, I believe that you will surpass Xu Jingming in the future.¡± ¡°That won¡¯t be me!¡± Ysarova tapped her finger and entered thebat preparation area. Chapter 171 - Xu Jingmings Combat Strength Interface

Chapter 171: Xu Jingming¡¯s Combat Strength Interface

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°It¡¯s my turn.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°Don¡¯t be careless,¡± Liu Hai reminded. ¡°Even a lion uses its full strength when hunting a rabbit,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile and walked to his parents and wife. ¡°Old Xu, break a leg,¡± Heng Fang shouted loudly. Li Miaomiao smiled as well. ¡°The child in my stomach and I will cheer for you.¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s stomach was already obvious since she was four months pregnant. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Xu Jingming also looked forward to the day his child was born. He then extended his hand and tapped, entering thebat preparation space. ¡­ Of the two areas in the preparation space, one was for Xu Jingming, and the other was for Ysarova, who was preparing her weapons and equipment. Xu Jingming still chose protective armor, a spear, and two shields. Shields are more effective against my arrows.?Ysarova watched from afar and thought to herself,?I have to find an appropriate opportunity to attack. With Xu Jingming¡¯s shield techniques, Ysarova lost 90% of the threat that her bow and arrow posed once he raised the two shields into a block. Even if he uses a shield, I still have a chance of winning.?Ysarova was very confident in herself, and she also began choosing weapons and equipment. As usual, she chose silver armor, bow, and quiver. Finally, she chose a rapier and carried it on her back. Rapier??Xu Jingming saw this.?It looks like she¡¯s also proficient in sword techniques. However, just my spearmanship should be enough to deal with her,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?I have to bring my shield just in case. In terms of weapon restraint, Xu Jingming naturally stood the greatest chance by holding two shields in hand to fight, but he was very confident in his spearmanship. He opened his personalbat strength interface and took a look. Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Perfected) (98 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 1521 Technique: Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 5 34%), Astral Spear Technique (Lv. 5 31%), Footwork (Lv. 5 28%), Shield Technique (Shield Technique 30%) Basic Combat Strength: 425,880 Combat Bonus: 260% Combat Strength: 1,533,168 Lv. 5 pursues perfect control over all the cells.?The more Xu Jingming cultivated, the more he realized how terrifying Lv. 5 was. His control over all the cells in his body became more and more precise, and the strength, speed, and agility his body could unleash increased rapidly. It¡¯s just that the evolutionary progress at Lv. 5 only bes slower and slower. I reached Lv. 5 in March. It¡¯s been more than two months, but my best Beam Transformation Spear Technique is only at Lv. 5 34%,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?A Lv. 5 sharpshooter¡­ is a rare opponent. I hope it will help my spearmanship! From the looks of it, the difference between spear and shield techniques wasn¡¯t that great. However, he had a legacy for spearmanship. The five ultimate moves Xuan left behind were much more exquisite than the shield techniques Xu Jingming had figured out by possessing Ambro. Cultivation had its priorities. Xu Jingming focused on spearmanship and supplemented it with his shield techniques. Whoosh. Whoosh. When everything was ready, Xu Jingming and Ysarova flew into thebat map. ****** The modern city map. Xu Jingming appeared in a residential building, walked to the window, and looked out through the edge of the curtain. With a nce, he knew where he was. Ever since the virtual world¡¯sunch, there had only been fivebat maps: small town, city, mountain forest, snond, and ancient battlefield. Xu Jingming was naturally very familiar with the environments after entering them repeatedly. I¡¯ll find the sharpshooter¡¯s location first,?Xu Jingming thought.?City. Xu Jingming outlined a three-dimensional map of the town in his mind. After he became a Perfectedary lifeform, his brain was more than a hundred times stronger than ordinary people who hadn¡¯t practiced the evolutionary method. Whoosh. He opened the window and leaped down. When hended, Xu Jingming carefully looked around. I don¡¯t see her in thisrge area.?Xu Jingming immediately determined a portion of the safe zone in his mind and immediately moved silently. The locations Xu Jingming moved were all routes that had a very low chance of being exposed. He could only be seen in some blind spots or in safe zones. As he moved, the confirmed safe zones in his mind expanded. Sharpshooters are very cautious. They hide in a spot and wait silently for the fatal strike.?Xu Jingming quickly confirmed that more than 70% of the area was safe. He continued traversing carefully like an experienced hunter searching for prey. Elsewhere. Ysarova was indeed very careful. She was by the window in a hotel room, watching patiently through the gap in the curtains as she searched for an opportunity. Why haven¡¯t I seen him??Ysarova thought to herself.?As long as Xu Jingming appears in my line of sight, I¡¯ll definitely be able to find him. Could it be that he¡¯s also camping somewhere? The area forbat will shrink as time passes, forcing the participants to concentrate their range of activity. It¡¯s impossible for him to keep hiding. Let¡¯s see who can hide longer between him and me.?Ysarova was extremely calm. She had plenty of patience to wait. As a sharpshooter, she had to fire arrows stealthily to maximize her chances of winning. She was making a bet! The reduction in thebat area would first reduce Xu Jingming¡¯s area. Blk 23 ruled out; Blk 25 ruled out.?Xu Jingming became even more careful. ¡°The sharpshooter is either in the hotel, Blk 7, or Blk 10.¡± Xu Jingming carefully eliminated the possibilities through exhaustion. From vantage points, it¡¯s more likely that she¡¯s in the hotel. I¡¯ll check the hotel first. ¡­ The livestream was high-strung. ¡°Ysarova is very patient. She has been patiently hiding in the room by that window, waiting for the best opportunity to appear,¡± n said. ¡°Xu Jingming has been walking on thebat map for so long. Why is he always out of Ysarova¡¯s line of sight?¡± Riven Gullit was puzzled. n smiled and said, ¡°If you know geometry, you should understand. The path Xu Jingming has taken has always been very safe. He¡¯s gradually expanding his safe zones, and we can only see him in safe zones. I¡¯m certain that Xu Jingming¡¯s mathematics must be very good.¡± Riven Gullit¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°He should¡¯ve locked onto Ysarova¡¯s approximate location. His first suspicion is that restaurant hotel; he has already entered.¡± n watched. ¡°I have to understand mathematics and geometry inbat these days?¡± Riven Gullit was puzzled and couldn¡¯t help but look at Miyagawa Meishin. Miyagawa Meishin fell silent for a moment before saying, ¡°I¡¯m not good at it.¡± How was he not good at it? When he was in school, he spent most of his energy on swordsmanship. He could only be considered ordinary in his studies. ¡­ As Ysarova waited patiently, she carefully sensed everything. Suddenly, she instinctively sensed a threat approaching. A sharpshooter¡¯s first priority was calmness. This ced a high requirement on her mental fortitude! Ysarova¡¯s mind vaguely sensed a threat, and she didn¡¯t doubt it at all. Xu Jingming has confirmed my approximate location; he should be approaching.?Ysarova¡¯s heart stirred, and she didn¡¯t hesitate anymore. She opened the window and shot into the sky. Then, she kicked the restaurant wall again, traversing a distance of 200 to 300 meters beforending on the top of the tower in the center of the television tower a distance away. Atop the television tower that had a metal frame that was 40 to 50 centimeters long and wide, Ysarova stood there and looked down at her surroundings. Standing at the highest point without any cover, you can¡¯t get close at all,?Ysarova thought to herself. Huh??Xu Jingming saw an afterimage sh in the air around the corner of the hotel before leaping to the top of the television tower. She noticed me??Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. After reaching Lv. 5, one¡¯s control over strength was very precise. Even with a shield and spear, he could move without making a single sound. However, Lv. 5 experts had very sharp senses. For example, when a Lv. 10 expert spreads their will, their senses can even envelop more than half of a ster system,?Xu Jingming thought.?Although a Lv. 5 expert¡¯s senses are much weaker, the stronger her mind is, the sharper her senses will be toward some powerful lifeforms¡¯ maic fields. She should¡¯ve vaguely sensed that I¡¯m approaching. What a strong mind and consciousness.?Xu Jingming gazed at the television tower, and with a move of his feet, he turned and disappeared. As for Ysarova, she stood atop the tower and looked down. Her eyes were calm as she prepared to fire at any moment. Shoo! An afterimage shed from one spot to another and charged toward the television tower at lightning speed. It¡¯s Xu Jingming!?Ysarova immediately confirmed it. Although the figure traversed the short distance of five meters in a sh, she still managed to identify him. Boom! With a loud bang, the entire television tower seemed to be struck by a missile as it exploded. Large chunks of concrete and steel sted apart, and the tower began to copse. Huh??The tower beneath her began to copse, and Ysarova immediately tapped her foot and leaped at a tall building opposite her. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Reinforced concrete blocks suddenly shot over from below, each at a terrifying speed of 2,000 meters per second. Ysarova could easily dodge them when onnd, but in the sky, without anything to step on, Ysarova¡¯s jumping speed was far inferior to the speed at which the concrete blocks were imbued with. Xu Jingming unleashed his full strength and threw out three pieces of concrete and steel. He also held two pieces in his hand as he stared at Ysarova in the sky. This is bad.?Ysarova knew very well that she would definitely be shot if she continued her flight. ng.? She instantly drew the rapier behind her and swung her sword at the nearest piece of concrete. The impact of the concrete was immense, but Ysarova used it to roll to the side and avoid the two subsequent pieces of concrete. Whoosh! Whoosh! Another two chunks of concrete blocks came hurtling toward Ysarova as she immediately struck out in a sorry state. When she cleaved through the concrete blocks andnded on the ground, Xu Jingming charged over like an afterimage. Swoosh.? Ysarova instinctively retreated. He¡¯s fast! He¡¯s even faster than me!?Ysarova was very surprised. She was a Lv. 5 sharpshooter, and she had spent a lot of effort on speed. ¡°Xu Jingming is chasing, and Ysarova is fleeing.¡± In the official livestream, the host andmentator watched excitedly. The female host looked at the data automaticallybeled by the virtual world and couldn¡¯t help but exim in surprise, ¡°Ysarova¡¯s speed has reached 407 meters per second, but Xu Jingming¡¯s speed has reached 423 meters per second! This speed is terrifying.¡± I can¡¯t escape!?Ysarova felt the figure behind her continue to close in. This is the moment!?When the two were about 30 meters apart, Ysarova suddenly turned around and shot arrows. She held three arrows in one hand and had nocked them on the bowstring at the same time. Turning around to fire naturally affected her movement speed, but she coldly watched Xu Jingming approach and released the three arrows in her hand. Of these three arrows, some of the arrows¡¯ feathers had been snipped off, so it wasn¡¯t bnced. Swish! Swish! Swish! The three arrows tore through the air, drawing a curve as they shot at Xu Jingming. This is my ultimate move, Winged Tri-arrow.?Although Ysarova had only received a Lv. 6 legacy, she still mastered the ultimate move recorded in the legacy after years of arduous training. Only when facing these three arrows would one realize how dangerous they were. The trajectory of the arrows wasn¡¯t a straight line but a curve! At such close range, although releasing three arrows at the same time affected their speed, every arrow reached 4,500 meters per second! The threat of the three arrows attacking in a curve was obvious. Boom.? Xu Jingming¡¯s charge didn¡¯t change at all as the spear in his hand moved. At this moment, the spear moved like water and swept the area in front of Xu Jingming, as well as the three arrows that were approaching! In order to kill Xu Jingming, the three arrows needed to be in his vicinity regardless of their trajectory. Xu Jingming¡¯s spear swept out like water, naturally sweeping away the three arrows. What??Ysarova looked forward to the moment the three arrows prated her opponent. However, she never expected thetter to spin his spear and sweep away the three arrows like water. This was one of the five ultimate moves Xu Jingming had been practicing¡ªWater Style! Water excelled in being flexible, and water flowed without form! Water could also be extremely damaging and sharp. This was a spearmanship that allowed both offense and defense. Swish! Alongside gushing sounds of waves, the spear arrived in front of Ysarova! Chapter 172 - Ferocious

Chapter 172: Ferocious

Trantor: CKtalon Ysarova was looking forward to the Winged Tri-arrow killing Xu Jingming, but her hands didn¡¯t stop. She quickly took out an armor-piercing arrow and instantly drew the bow to a full draw. When Xu Jingming swept away the three arrows with his spear and attacked, Ysarova¡¯s eyes turned colder as she shot out thest armor-piercing arrow! A Lv. 5 sharpshooter¡¯s sneak attacks were very terrifying, and so were their arrows at close range. ¡°Die!¡± Ysarova believed that her opponent would definitely not be able to dodge from a distance of less than ten meters! This arrow has an 80% chance of killing Xu Jingming! There¡¯s only a very small chance that it will be blocked by his spear!?This thought surfaced in Ysarova¡¯s mind. Huh??Just as Xu Jingming swept away the three arrows, he encountered an even more terrifying armor-piercing arrow! It didn¡¯t seem to be more than ten meters away, but there was no doubt that the armor-piercing arrow¡¯s speed far exceeded the speed of Xu Jingming¡¯s spear! The arrow would definitely strike first! Boom! Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned red, and he didn¡¯t have the time to think. The spear in his hand suddenly spun and shot out¡ªthe spear left his hand and shot at Ysarova! Fire Style¡ªone of the five ultimate moves recorded in the first volume of Beam Transformation. Fire Style was the most ferocious and violent move among the five moves. The core of Beam Transformation was dishing outbos. With extremely fast and continuous spear strikes, it made the enemy fail to block the subsequent moves after sessfully parrying one. Even if one could block consecutively¡­ Beam Transformation could constantly borrow the enemy¡¯s strength to culminate in a terrifying might at the end! As for Fire Style, it only had one move! It ignored any subsequent developments and was unleashed with full might. It was a little like Xu Jingming¡¯s famous ultimate move from before¡ªShadowless Thrust. Shadowless Thrust ignored consequences and only strived to deliver the fastest strike. If he couldn¡¯t kill the enemy, he would be finished! Fire Style was created by Xuan! It was one of the five ultimate moves in the Beam Transformation legacy forary lifeforms; it was much more profound than Shadowless Thrust. Even Xu Jingming, who was at Lv. 5, was still quite far from attaining greater mastery. This strike caused his body to explode like a cannonball! He wanted to unleash his full strength regardless of the cost! The spear spun and erupted! There were also many ways to use it, and there was even the Fire Toss Style! The spear turned into a stream of light that flew out of Xu Jingming¡¯s hand! ording to Ysarova¡¯s posture when she shot, Xu Jingming had a rough estimate of her location. The spear shot out like a stream of mes, naturally colliding with the arrow. Boom! The spear and arrow collided. Even the armor-piercing arrow contained far less kic energy than the spear delivering Fire Style¡¯s might! After all, even for a Lv. 5 sharpshooter, armor-piercing arrows only weighed three kilograms! As for Xu Jingming, his spear weighed 1.2 tons after he became a Perfectedary lifeform. Such a heavy spear shot out at high speeds¡ªit was indeed a terrifying missile. The arrow shattered from the impact, but it also affected the spear. Its course changed slightly, but the distance was just too close! The spear still swept past Ysarova¡¯s body. Even though a portion of the spear¡¯s shaft missed her, the portion of Ysarova¡¯s body that was hit turned ethereal. A spear toss??Ysarova¡¯s entire body turned ethereal, like an angel dissipating. Her eyes were still filled with disbelief.?How can a spear toss be delivered that fast? He was originally holding a spear and sweeping away the Winged Tri-arrow, but he instantly switched to a spear toss? It could even possess such might? There were too many things in her mind that she found unbelievable, but her body was dissipating. Whoosh! When Xu Jingming shot out the spear in his hand, he instantly removed the shield on his back with both hands. He only put it away after seeing Ysarova die. Swoosh!? His figure shed again, and he arrived dozens of meters away to find the spear that had crashed into a building. He then picked up the spear. Even if you¡¯re good at closebat and can block my Fire Style¡¯s Spear Toss, I can still smash you to death with my shield, Xu Jingming thought. If he couldn¡¯t kill a Lv. 5 sharpshooter with his Water Style and Fire Style, it was best for him to use his shield! It wasn¡¯t embarrassing to use his shield to counter the arrows, but clearly¡­ Ysarova couldn¡¯t withstand such a ferocious spear technique. Whoosh. The entire modern city scene began to copse, and Xu Jingming¡¯s body turned ethereal as he returned. ¡­ In the official livestream, everyone around the world held their breaths as they watched the battle. They only heaved a sigh of relief when the spear and shaft swept past Ysarova¡¯s body, causing it to copse and turn ethereal. ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°Ysa shot consecutive arrows while escaping! Xu Jingming took the arrows head-on and eventually threw out his spear to kill Ysa?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t catch it! Ysa shot too quickly, and Xu Jingming¡¯s spear was too fast. My eyes failed me.¡± Thebat of Lv. 5 experts was indeed too fast. Ysarova shot out the Winged Tri-arrow and finally an armor-piercing arrow¡ªit happened in the shortest moment of the battle! Most of the viewers around the world felt that Ysarova¡¯s hand was like a phantom as she strafed arrows! As for how many arrows she shot out and how they were parried? They didn¡¯t see it clearly! They only knew that Xu Jingming had won! He charged forward against the arrow and won! ¡°I believe most of the audience didn¡¯t see the battle clearly. Please watch this slow-motion rey,¡± the female host said with a dazzling smile. In the slow-motion rey, the scene of Ysarova fleeing and Xu Jingming chasing her yed. ¡°Ysarova was already at a disadvantage in this battle because she failed to ambush him. She was forced to the top of the television tower to prevent an ambush from Xu Jingming at close range,¡± n Emelianenko introduced. ¡°Xu Jingming straight up destroyed the television tower, and it was difficult for Ysarova to dodge in midair. Xu Jingming nned on killing Ysa with rocks, but her sword technique was extraordinary, allowing her tond sessfully.¡± ¡°Afternding, Ysa was very fast, exceeding 400 meters per second. If she had the advantage in speed, she could¡¯ve kited and strafed Xu Jingming. But the truth is that Xu Jingming was faster than her; she couldn¡¯t escape!¡± ¡°Therefore, she simultaneously shot three arrows when Xu Jingming was 30 meters away from her,¡± n exined. The slow-motion rey clearly disyed three arrows. The three arrows drew three curves that followed unpredictable trajectories. ¡°What a terrifying tri-shot. At a distance of 30 meters, the speed of the arrows exceeds 4,500 meters per second,¡± Miyagawa Meishin said seriously. ¡°If it were me, I definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to block it.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming spun his spear and swept away all three arrows at the same time,¡± Riven Gullit eximed in surprise. In the slow-motion rey, Ysarova released thest armor-piercing arrow while Xu Jingming parried the three arrows. ¡°Look at this spear toss!¡± n eximed in surprise. ¡°After blocking the three arrows, he followed up with a spear toss! Based on the stats, Xu Jingming¡¯s spear weighs 1.2 tonnes. After leaving his hand, it reached a maximum speed of 902 meters per second! The kic energy contained in this spear is terrifying!¡± In the slow-motion rey, the spear and armor-piercing arrow collided, shattering the arrow¡¯s shaftpletely. The arrowhead also deformed and flew to the side. The spear deviated slightly, but its speed remained terrifying. At least a meter-long shaft swept past Ysarova¡¯s body, and such a strike naturally pulverized her. ¡°When practicing weapons, throwing them is one of the simplest styles.¡± n was extremely surprised. ¡°But it¡¯s unimaginable that a spear toss can possess such strength in an instant. How many people can block this strike at close range?¡± ¡­ That¡¯s right. How many people can block this strike at close range??Liu Hai watched.?Even if I held a shield, I would¡¯ve been sent flying by the impact, right? Tejano also pursed his lips and watched in silence. Of Xu Jingming¡¯s five ultimate moves, the most ferocious one unleashed did shock Liu Hai, Tejano, Tiger Fussen, and the others. ¡­ ¡°Look.¡± Miyagawa Meishin pointed and said, ¡°After Xu Jingming tossed his spear, he immediately took out the dual shields on his back as he charged. Clearly¡­ Ysarova would have to face Xu Jingming¡¯s shield bash even if she could withstand this strike!¡± The audience was also surprised and shocked. ¡°One strike after another. There¡¯s no time to catch a breather.¡± ¡°Once Xu Jingming attacks, he¡¯s fierce. He charges forward in the face of the arrows! He kills his opponent in two or three moves.¡± ¡°He attacks even after throwing his spear! After throwing the spear, the shields are up next!¡± ¡°Too strong.¡± The audience could sense the pressure from Xu Jingming¡¯s pursuit through the slow-motion rey! Meanwhile, many members of Earth¡¯s Life Evolution Department had mixed emotions. On the one hand, they appreciated Xu Jingming! It was naturally a good thing for Earth to have such a talented genius, but¡­ ¡°The two catfish we arranged were meant to hone these experts, but they failed to enter the top four. One was defeated by Liu Hai, and the other was defeated by Xu Jingming..¡± The members had mixed feelings. Chapter 173 - Agreement

Chapter 173: Agreement

Trantor: CKtalon Ysarova returned to the stands, a little dazed as she recalled how she had lost that battle. ¡°Ysa,¡± her husband immediatelyforted her. ¡°Your opponent is Xu Jingming after all; it¡¯s not embarrassing to lose to him! Moreover, you were out of the top 50 for the Cosmos Ranking¡¯s fourth level. It¡¯s already impressive that you entered the top eight. Every Russian citizen is proud of you. Nobody will me you.¡± Ysarova looked at her husband. ¡°Don¡¯t speak. I need some quiet time.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± The husband immediately shut up, but he couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°I believe you will definitely surpass Xu Jingming in the future.¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Ysarova red. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll shut up.¡± He found the way his wife berated him charming! Ysarova looked at the livestream and sighed to herself. She had cultivated the evolutionary method for more than ten years, but Xu Jingming had only cultivated it for ten months¡­ The gap between them would only increase. ¡­ Xu Jingming also returned to the stands. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao hugged him warmly. ¡°Captain, you were able to defeat a Lv. 5 sharpshooter despite being at such a close range,¡± Wang Yi eximed in surprise. The others were also surprised by Xu Jingming¡¯s victory. ¡°I¡¯ll chat with Master for a while,¡± Xu Jingming said to his wife. ¡°Don¡¯t let me hold you back.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded obediently. She didn¡¯t want to disturb her husband and master¡¯s conversation because the two of them had entered the semi-finals. It wasn¡¯t suitable for others to disturb their exchange of experience. ¡°That Lv. 5 sharpshooter was very impressive.¡± Liu Hai waited until Xu Jingming sat beside him before saying, ¡°She¡¯s very fast, and her archery was a huge threat.¡± ¡°When facing a sharpshooter, I either let her fire or charge forward,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I had to tank her arrow at close range and charge forward; it was like dancing on the edge of a de. It was a harrowing victory.¡± ¡°It would¡¯ve been much easier if you used the shield earlier,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Haha, I was honing my spearmanship,¡± Xu Jingming said. Yes, how could there be such harrowing experiences during normal training? How could he devote such nerve and willpower? Xu Jingming felt that his understanding of Water Style and Fire Style had improved a little. ¡°To dare use thepetition to hone yourself speaks volumes of your confidence.¡± Liu Hai smiled at his disciple. He could vaguely sense that his disciple was getting stronger. Perhaps¡­ he wasn¡¯t his disciple¡¯s match in a one-on-one battle. ****** The host and guests carefully exined the previous battle, carefully analyzing every move. After chatting for half an hour, the final match finally began. ¡°Thest match today will be between Halu Singh and Tiger Fussen,¡± the female host said excitedly. ¡°This match will also determine thest semi-final expert.¡± Riven Gullit smiled and said, ¡°Tiger Fussen was ranked second on the Cosmos Ranking not long after the virtual world¡¯sunch. His strength is close to Liu Hai¡¯s! Although his ranking fellter, he still easily entered the quarter-finals. As for Halu¡¯s character, he¡¯s the number one expert in India. He¡¯s young, but his growth is phenomenal. His growth appears to be even faster than Tiger¡¯s. It¡¯s difficult to say who¡¯s stronger between the two.¡± ¡°It¡¯s difficult to say who will win this battle.¡± n nodded. Miyagawa Meishin nodded slightly. The three Lv. 5 experts had sensed that Halu Singh and Tiger Fussen were very powerful from their previous battles. Thetter two hadn¡¯t truly revealed their strength. ¡°Both parties have entered thebat map,¡± the female host said. ¡°The two parties are quickly approaching each other. Halu Singh released his concealed weapon¡ªa curved dart.¡± On the snow map. Swish! Swish! Swish! The three curved darts were strange and unpredictable. Tiger Fussen was 2.35 meters tall, and hisrge hands were like cattail fans. He held two huge axes and wore heavy armor; the heavy armor had such a deterrent effect that others had no intention of attacking. The three curved darts also attacked Tiger Fussen¡¯s head. ng! ng! ng! Tiger Fussen easily blocked the projectiles with his two axes and protected his head. ¡°Next.¡± Tiger Fussen was like a giant bear as he chuckled at his opponent. Halu Singh wore a solemn expression as he wore close-fitting soft armor and held two scimitars. He knew very well that¡­ as long as he was struck by Tiger Fussen¡¯s ax, light armor was meaningless; he would still die. It was better to wear soft armor to increase his speed and agility. I have to hit his head; otherwise, I won¡¯t be able to injure him at all.?Halu Singh¡¯s figure shed, and he turned into a ghostly figure. ng. Tiger Fussen immediately raised an ax. The ax¡¯s surface was quiterge, and it could double up as a shield when blocking the iing scimitar. Halu Singh circled around Tiger Fussen, searching for an opportunity time and time again to attack! Huh??Xu Jingming and Liu Hai were a little surprised. This was because Halu Singh¡¯s body sometimes lengthened and sometimes shortened. He was unpredictable in closebat. ¡°This kid from India is quite fast; he reaches 391 meters per second.¡± Liu Hai looked up. ¡°The hardest to deal with is his body that can extend and shrink at will. His body is filled with tenacity, and the length of his arms and legs can suddenly lengthen or shorten inbat, allowing his attacks to be more unexpected.¡± Xu Jingming nodded as well. ¡°Upon reaching cellr-control level, one can instantly increase the length of the skin, muscles, and even move the bones to achieve instantaneous lengthening of the limbs. However, Halu Singh has clearly cultivated for a long time and has formed a uniquebat method.¡± ¡°Ordinary people who haven¡¯t evolved can do some slight extensions,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°It¡¯s just that the changes in Halu Singh¡¯s body are greater. He has alsobined his movement technique and dual sabersmanship to form apletebat technique.¡± The two figures were as fast as lightning in the snow. They fought for more than a minute and exchanged hundreds of blows. Swish! Suddenly, a cold light lit up! It swept past Halu Singh¡¯s thigh and sent one leg flying. The audience eximed. Xu Jingming saw it clearly¡ªit was the ax that had suddenly increased in speed. After a prolonged battle, the speed of Tiger Fussen¡¯s ax increased by about 50%. Halu Singh failed to dodge in time, and his thigh was sliced off by the ax. The battle came to an end. The crippled Halu Singh faced the lunging Tiger Fussen, and with just two strikes, his body turned ethereal. ¡­ ¡°Tiger Fussen wins!¡± the female host immediately shouted excitedly. ¡°The oue of this match has been determined, and the semi-finalists have been decided.¡± ¡°All four of the world¡¯s top four in thispetition have been decided.¡± The female host looked behind her, and the battle map appeared on the livestream behind her. ¡°The semi-finals will be held tomorrow; there will be a total of two matches. The first match will be Tejano Xire versus Liu Hai, and the other will be Xu Jingming versus Tiger Fussen.¡± In the stands. Liu Hai and Xu Jingming also looked at the battle map. ¡°Be careful of your opponent,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Tiger Fussen¡¯s ax can be very fast.¡± ¡°That I¡¯ve seen.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and smiled. ¡°Master, you have to be careful of Tejano! Since the virtual world¡¯sunch, I¡¯ve never seen Tejano reveal his full strength. He has always won easily while being very rxed.¡± ¡°Tejano?¡± Liu Hai smiled. ¡°When I defeat him, we¡¯ll meet in the finals.¡± ¡°Alright, see you in the finals.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. This was an agreement between master and disciple. Chapter 174 - Tejano vs. Liu Hai

Chapter 174: Tejano vs. Liu Hai

Trantor: CKtalon On the night of June 6, Grandpa Xu, Xu Hong and his wife, as well as Li Chen¡¯an and his wife, came to the couple¡¯s residence for a meal. The dinner was also very sumptuous. There was arge piece of beef leg on the te in front of Xu Jingming. He easily stabbed the chopsticks into the beef and picked up pieces of beef, eating them very quickly. Just like an ordinary person eating tofu, he quickly finished off the beef leg that weighed more than ten kilograms. ¡°Jingming.¡± Xu Hong looked at his son. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that the Life Evolution Bureau sent you some high-calorie food? Why are you eating meat, and so quickly at that?¡± ¡°I¡¯m used to it,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Eating meat isn¡¯t just for energy replenishment but also because I like it. Eating meat gives me happiness!¡± ¡°Eat as much as you like,¡± Grandpa Xu said with a smile. ¡°Humans need to live happy lives every day.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. At this moment, the women had finished eating and were watching some programs on the projection. ¡°There are only two matches tonight. One is Tejano and Liu Hai, and the other is Tiger Fussen and you,¡± Grandpa Xu said. ¡°Are you confident?¡± ¡°I¡¯m confident, but I¡¯m not a hundred percent certain,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°I¡¯ve never fought Tiger Fussen. I haven¡¯t seen his limits in thispetition either.¡± Grandpa Xu nodded slightly. ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate any enemy. Treat them as your greatest enemy and deal with them with all your might.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Meanwhile, the host¡¯s voice sounded on the projection. ¡°There¡¯s still one and a half hours until the semi-finals. The four strongest people in the world are about to engage in a life-and-death battle. The four of them have never fought in public, so it¡¯s difficult to say who will win.¡± ¡°In our audience poll, Liu Hai is ranked first, Xu Jingming is second, and Tejano and Tiger respectively remain third and fourth. However, the audience in our program is mainly Chinese, so we naturally favor Liu Hai and Xu Jingming¡­¡± ¡­ After having the meal with his family, the elders left around 8 p.m. Xu Jingming practiced another round of his evolutionary method until 8:50 p.m. before entering the bedroom to put on the VR headset. ****** In the virtual world¡¯s official livestream. At this moment, the number of viewers in the sea of people had reached six billion. ¡°Wow, it has exceeded 6 billion?¡± Li Miaomiao sat down and couldn¡¯t help but be dumbfounded when she saw the number of viewers in the livestream. ¡°This is the first time since the World Martial Arts Tournament began that the number of viewers has exceeded 6 billion, right?¡± ¡°Tejano¡¯s battle with Master is clearly very attractive.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°This is the first time the world¡¯s three strongest people are fighting in public,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a sigh. ¡°Old Xu.¡± Heng Fang, Wang Yi, and the others rushed over. ¡°Brother Xu, why are you only here now? Thepetition is about to begin,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°We arrived in the livestream half an hour ago and realized that you weren¡¯t online.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the rush? Thepetition will begin at 9 p.m. sharp.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his friends. With Xu Jingming and his wife online, many friends rushed over. ¡°Old Xu, all the best for today¡¯spetition.¡± ¡°Old Xu, I believe you can definitely defeat Tiger Fussen.¡± Many friends cheered him on. ¡°Break a leg, Master,¡± Pang Yun shouted. ¡°My father said that he thinks best of you.¡± ¡°Thanks.¡± Xu Jingming also sensed everyone¡¯s enthusiasm and smiled. ¡°Everyone, let¡¯s watch thepetition. It¡¯s about to begin.¡± Everyone sat down and looked at thementary tform. On thementary tform was a female host and three guests. The three guests were Tu Ling, Ysarova, and Halu Singh. ¡°Liu Hai, Tejano, and Xu Jingming cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level on the same day and are recognized as the three strongest people in the world,¡± the female host said. ¡°There¡¯s also the Martial Arts Center¡¯s overall ranking. The three of them are also in the top three, and the number of downloads and payments are far ahead¡­ Ever since the virtual world¡¯sunch, the three of them are recognized as the three strongest people in the world. Moreover, the three of them have never fought publicly!¡± ¡°Today¡¯s first match is Tejano versus Liu Hai,¡± the female host said. ¡°In our official livestream, we have an unprecedented number of viewers¡ªexceeding 6 billion. From this, it can be seen how much people around the world are looking forward to this battle.¡± ¡°The three guests today are all experts in the world¡¯s top eight.¡± The female host nced at the three guests. ¡°Tell me, who do you think will win this first match?¡± ¡°Although I lost to Tejano, and he¡¯s very strong,¡± Tu Ling said with a smile, ¡°I think more highly of Master Liu Hai!¡± ¡°I also think highly of Liu Hai.¡± Halu Singh nodded. ¡°Liu Hai¡¯s actualbat performance is too good.¡± ¡°I think highly of Tejano Xire.¡± Ysarova smiled, mesmerizing countless audience members. ¡°Tejano Xire is the world¡¯s number one genius, and he easily won all the previous matches. I think his true strength¡­ might exceed our imagination. Once he reveals his true strength, it will shock many people. I believe Master Liu Hai will be able to get Tejano to show his true strength.¡± The female host nodded. ¡°I¡¯m also looking forward to Tejano and Master Liu Hai¡¯s true strength. Alright, the two of them have entered thebat preparation space and are beginning to choose weapons and equipment.¡± ¡°The weapons and equipment they choose are the same as always.¡± ¡°Master Liu Hai wears light armor, holding a shield in one hand and a saber in the other. Tejano also wears light armor and has chosen a staff.¡± ¡°The two of them have entered the map.¡± ¡°Thebat map is the ancient battlefield.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s enjoy this visual spectacle! The world¡¯s apex life-and-death battle!¡± The host and guests¡¯ eyes burned. They were also looking forward to this battle. Pang Ze, Director Zhou, and the others, including the members of Earth¡¯s Life Evolution Department, watched the battle carefully. ¡­ In the ancient battlefield. Two figuresnded¡ªLiu Hai and Tejano Xire. The two stared at each other from afar. Tejano held a staff and leisurely walked over. He still appeared rxed as he smiled and said, ¡°Liu Hai, I¡¯ve actually been waiting for this battle for a long time! It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve been holding back and waiting for the most suitable opportunity to fight you.¡± ¡°Tejano, you¡¯re really young.¡± Liu Hai looked at the other party and praised, ¡°Your talent surprises me. I¡¯ve also been looking forward to this battle.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ There¡¯s no point in being young.¡± Tejano shook his head. ¡°For people like us, be it 20 or 80, we spend the same amount of time honing ourselves in the virtual world. We are almost all on the same starting line. It¡¯s even rarer for an old man not to be conservative and constantly surpass himself and improve.¡± Tejano spoke as the fighting spirit in his eyes intensified. ¡°I¡¯ve been looking forward to this battle since the day you entered the Cosmos Ranking; it¡¯s been nine months. It¡¯s all for this battle,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Don¡¯t disappoint me.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll know what a surprise is when we fight.¡± Liu Hai smiled at him. ¡°Is that so?¡± Just as Tejano finished speaking¡ª Whoosh. His entire body turned into a ck afterimage as he rushed close to Liu Hai. His figure produced a terrifying sonic boom wherever he passed. At the same time, a staff projection struck down amidst distorted shockwaves! The sound produced by the staff projection was even more ear-piercing and terrifying. ¡°What?¡± All the spectators were surprised. Throughout the entirepetition, Tejano had never unleashed such a ferocious attack! In this battle with Liu Hai, the first move exceeded all his previous moves. From this, it could be seen how much importance Tejano ced on Liu Hai! Huh??Liu Hai immediately advanced and blocked with his shield. Bang!!! The staff struck the shield, and the terrifying impact sent Liu Hai flying despite him deflecting the force. His feet left a deep ditch in the ground as he flew dozens of meters before stabilizing himself. His right hand holding the shield trembled slightly as he looked at Tejano in surprise. Although he had long raised his expectations of Tejano¡¯s strength, Liu Hai was still surprised when they truly fought.?What terrifying strength! In terms of strength, it¡¯s at least twice mine! Chapter 175 - The Terrifying Liu Hai

Chapter 175: The Terrifying Liu Hai

Trantor: CKtalon After sending Liu Hai flying with a staff strike, Tejano didn¡¯t chase after him and attack. Instead, he said, ¡°You¡¯re too weak.¡± He didn¡¯t care too much about victory; he only cared about his opponent, Liu Hai! He had waited too long for this battle! But topletely crush him in strength the moment they shed? Tejano couldn¡¯t help but be a little disappointed. ¡°Is this the so-called world champion?¡± Tejano scoffed and turned into an afterimage again, tearing through the air. The air formed a visible shockwave. Tejano had an obvious advantage in speed as he arrived in front of Liu Hai again and stabbed out with a strange spinning staff. Bang! Like before, Liu Hai used the shield in his left hand to block the strike and took three consecutive steps back. Bam. After the staffpleted the stab, Tejano did a sweeping strike! Itshed Liu Hai¡¯s shield while he just found his footing. Liu Hai was clearly constantly on the defensive, so he was sent flying again. In an instant, collisions kept happening. Tejano¡¯s movement speed broke through the speed of sound, and his staff technique was even more ferocious. sh, sweep, tap, poke¡­ He constantly attacked Liu Hai,pletely suppressing him. Liu Hai was sent flying and forced back time and time again, leaving him in a sorry state. ¡°What?¡± ¡°How did this happen?¡± The record-breaking audience in the official livestream of six billion-plus people were here to watch the two strongest people in the world fight. They believed that they would see an exciting battle between two evenly matched opponents, but it was a one-sided crushing! Tejano clearly had the advantage in every aspect, sending Liu Hai flying and retreating repeatedly. Thetter even relied on his shield to barely hold on. ¡°Senior Liu Hai is only slightly disadvantaged.¡± Halu Singh, one of the three guests on thementary tform, said, ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t focus on how Senior Liu Hai is being sent retreating time and time again or even sent flying backward. However, has anyone noticed that¡­ Senior Liu Hai isn¡¯t bleeding at all?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Right.¡± ¡°Liu Hai was sent flying dozens of meters away, but he didn¡¯t bleed.¡± ¡°Not a single drop of blood can be seen.¡± Many people in the audience gradually realized something. ¡°Yes.¡± Halu Singh nodded. ¡°If Senior Liu Hai were to be rooted to the ground after being struck by the staff, his body would have to bear the full impact while deflecting the forces. It would ce a huge burden on the body! However, every strike from Tejano¡­ Liu Hai would either retreat or be sent flying. The impact of the staff is converted to kic energy for Liu Hai to fly backward. The impact Liu Hai¡¯s body suffered wasn¡¯t high.¡± ¡°This is also a way of deflecting force, and it¡¯s a way of pretending to be weak,¡± Halu Singh said. He had seen the battle between Liu Hai and Madeleine Logan and had seen Liu Hai borrow the force of the impact. Halu Singh was very certain that Liu Hai had a way to deflect the force even if he stood still. ¡°Master Liu Hai is observing his opponent and gathering information,¡± Tu Ling said. ¡°To master Taiji, you have to control the enemy. The more you know about the enemy, the better. By knowing yourself and the enemy¡­ You have a greater chance of controlling the enemy.¡± Tu Ling was also good at Taiji and understood Liu Hai¡¯s strategy. Master is indeed trying to understand his opponent so as to control him.?Xu Jingming was also certain of this. ¡­ In the beginning, Tejano was a little disappointed that Liu Hai¡¯s strength was too weak, but after consecutive attacks, Tejano became a little excited. No matter how I attack, I can¡¯t topple him. No matter how he¡¯s struck, he doesn¡¯t get injured.?Tejano¡¯s eyes burned.?That¡¯s the way. This is the battle I¡¯m really looking forward to. ¡°Liu Hai, are you just going to take a beating?¡± Tejano asked. Liu Hai stood still and gazed at his opponent. He smiled and nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll begin my counterattack.¡± ¡°Come.¡± Tejano¡¯s body tore through the air as shockwaves surged. He was already in close proximity. Bam. Another terrifying strikended on the shield, but this time, Liu Hai naturally used the shield to block. His body was like water as the strength quickly spread to his right arm, and the saber in his right hand naturally struck out ferociously. ng¡ª Tejano raised the end of his staff and immediately blocked the strike. This was how staff techniques were¡ªthe head and tail of the staff could be changed as he wished, making it dynamic and unpredictable. However, the might of this strike surprised Tejano. He took a step back from the shock and retreated several meters away with a single step. Liu Hai didn¡¯t retreat. The recoil from the strike transferred to the shield in his left hand, allowing the shield to smash over. Huh??Tejano immediately stabbed out his staff. The moment his staff struck the shield, Liu Hai¡¯s saber struck out. The cycle of Yin and Yang continued ceaselessly! This was Samsara! The force used inbat was constantly borrowed. Shields, sabers, and weapons formed Yin-Yang Samsara, allowing him to attack constantly! By borrowing the enemy¡¯s strength and gathering one¡¯s strength, he could attack the enemy with greater strength! Boom! Boom! Boom! In an instant, the air rumbled, and Liu Hai kept advancing and attacking. Shield strikes and saber beams constantly whistled, constantly forcing Tejano to retreat. He also counter-attacked frantically! He flipped his staff and swung it horizontally, appearing ferocious and wanton. But no matter how fierce his attacks were, Liu Hai used them to counter-attack. Although his strength is at least twice as high as mine, it¡¯s still within my limits. I borrow forces in battle. ording to the tests in the martial arts arena, even if the force is 3.9 times mine, I will still be able to barely borrow the force. It¡¯s just that I can only borrow nearly half the force,?Liu Hai thought.?As for this bit of force, it¡¯spletely within my control. In the stands. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t need to watch the rey to see every scene of the battle between the two and understand the key to their battle. Tejano¡¯s strength is very terrifying; I estimate his strength to be above mine. Yet, Master can still borrow the force of the impact??Xu Jingming frowned.?Continue attacking with the force he borrowed? He can also borrow the force of the recoil from the attack? How can I defeat such a master? My attacks might be much stronger, but they will still be borrowed. I can¡¯t threaten Master at all,?Xu Jingming thought.?How can there be such a strong move? He had no clue. This wasn¡¯t a move that Liu Hai had learned or inherited. Liu Hai had also practiced the ultimate move in the legacy, but he wasn¡¯t too satisfied. Over the years, Liu Hai had always believed that what suited him was the best. He practiced the legacy and gained experience, fusing it into his Taiji. Then, he created two ultimate moves. These two ultimate moves¡­ were especially powerful in Liu Hai¡¯s hands. My strength and speed are clearly much higher, but I¡¯mpletely suppressed??Tejano was surprised and furious. After attacking dozens of times, Liu Hai stopped. ¡°Very impressive. When I get serious, you can withstand dozens of consecutive strikes,¡± Liu Hai praised. He indeed admired Tejano. The moves he used to borrow forces were very powerful. Moreover, his shield and saber switched roles as he dished out hisbo, making it difficult for the enemy to catch their breath. However, Tejano still managed to defend. Clearly, his foundation was very solid, and his great strength allowed him to hold on. ¡°As expected of Liu Hai.¡± Tejano also looked at his opponent. ¡°Fighting isn¡¯t just about strength and speed,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Next, I¡¯ll use my full strength.¡± ¡°Full strength?¡± Tejano was taken aback. Whoosh. Liu Hai took a step forward, and the shield crushed over with a loud bang. Its might was clearly much more ferocious. Tejano¡¯s eyes turned cold as he swept his staff over ferociously. Boom! Liu Hai¡¯s shield was still at a disadvantage in the terrifying collision of forces. He borrowed the force from the vibrations, and the force naturally transmitted to his right hand using his body as a conduit. ¡°One strike, Yin and Yang Division!¡± Liu Hai¡¯s eyes were filled with killing intent. Whoosh. A resplendent saber beam shed past, rming Tejano! This was a move Liu Hai had never used. He had created a total of two ultimate moves after fusing the legacy into his. Samsara focused on defense, but Yin and Yang Division focused purely on offense! Just using it alone was terrifying, and if they werebined, he could borrow the force of a preceding strike before unleashing Yin and Yang Division. This was what Liu Hai was doing at this moment. Bybining two ultimate moves, he borrowed the forces to deliver a terrifying strike. This strike stunned countless people around the world. Tejano red and tried his best to raise his staff to block, but he was still a little slow.. The saber beam swept past his chest first! Chapter 176 - First Finalist

Chapter 176: First Finalist

Trantor: CKtalon When the saber beam brushed past Tejano¡¯s chest, Tejano¡¯s chest instinctively shrank, producing a huge depression. The tip of the saber barely touched the ck armor and failed to touch his flesh at all. ¡°Huh?¡± Liu Hai was very surprised. He delivered borrowed forces, using one strike to divide Yin and Yang! With thebination of the two ultimate moves, the speed of this strike was obvious. Yet, Tejano retracted his chest and actually avoided the strike? Only a crack appeared on his armor? ¡°You may be able to dodge once, but can you do so ten times or a hundred times?¡± Although Liu Hai was surprised, he suddenly advanced and smashed his shield at Tejano¡¯s head. Tejano quickly retreated with a tap of his foot and continued blocking with his staff. ng¡ª Shield and staff collided! Samsara! Borrowing the force of the collision, the saber in his right hand attacked again as fast as lightning. This time, Tejano¡ªwho was already prepared¡ªcontinued retreating and tried his best to distance himself from Liu Hai. Instantly, Liu Hai kept charging forward and attacking! Tejano brandished his staff and tried his best to retreat! One advanced, and the other retreated! Tejano¡¯s rhythm wasn¡¯t in disarray at all as he defended with his staff technique with full might. Coupling his retreat and his body that was capable of unimaginable dodging maneuvers, he avoided the terrifying saber beams time and time again. One chased after the other on the ancient battlefield. Bang! Liu Hai even stomped on the ground, sending gravel and soil flying to m into Tejano. At the same time, he continued his attacks. Tejano dodged whenever he could, and he used his staff to block any he couldn¡¯t. The two of them fought their way to the city wall! As they stepped on the city wall, every step they took produced a huge crater, and gravel flew everywhere. The two of them stood vertically against the city wall and trampled on it as they fought. After exchanging a few blows, they arrived above the wall, and it exploded with a boom. Liu Hai didn¡¯t give his opponent a chance to catch his breath; he also tried to use the terrain to push thetter into a corner! But despite constantly retreating under this terrifying barrage of attacks, Tejano managed to hold on. ¡­ The official livestream was already silent. More than six billion viewers held their breaths as they watched the intense battle. The world champion, Liu Hai, disyed terrifyingbat strength as he constantly chased after Tejano. ¡°Too strong¡ªhe¡¯s terrifyingly strong,¡± Tu Ling eximed in surprise. ¡°Master Liu Hai can block any attack and even borrows the force of the impact to deliver stronger attacks! Master Liu Hai¡¯s saber technique is also unbelievably fast. Even Tejano¡­ He doesn¡¯t have the confidence to block it with his staff technique. He has to rely on his movement technique and his body¡¯s distortion to dodge!¡± ¡°Look, Tejano¡¯s body is like rubber,¡± Halu Singh said. ¡°His body can be extended and depressed to an astonishing degree. For example, although my arms and legs can be extended to a certain extent, the extension and distortion of my main torso are inferior to Tejano¡¯s. The extension and distortion of the main torso is much harder to achieve than the arms and legs.¡± Halu Singh was quite aplished in this aspect and had the greatest say. ¡°Right.¡± Ysarova nodded. ¡°Many times, Tejano failed to defend with his staff and failed to dodge in time with his speed, but he could distort his body and avoid the saber beam.¡± ¡°Liu Hai¡¯s closebat is terrifying.¡± Halu Singh nodded. ¡°Tejano¡¯s life-preservation means are also incredible. These two¡­ indeed far exceed us. As expected of two of the three strongest people in the world.¡± ¡°From the looks of it, the three strongest people in the world are indeed far better than the others.¡± Tu Ling looked at Ysarova beside her. ¡°Ysa, you¡¯ve fought Xu Jingming. How do you think Xu Jingming ispared to the two of them?¡± ¡°Xu Jingming charged forward against my bow and arrow, killing me in a few strikes.¡± Ysarova was helpless. ¡°He didn¡¯t even use his shield to attack! He didn¡¯t reveal his full strength when fighting me.¡± Everyone knew that it was the easiest to defend against sharpshooters with a shield. Yet, Xu Jingming held a spear and charged forward. It could only be said that the skilled were bold! ¡°However, those who can enter the semi-finals in thispetition are all very strong. I¡¯ve fought Tiger Fussen before, and he¡¯s unfathomable,¡± Halu Singh said. ¡°These two semi-final matches will be exciting. I don¡¯t even dare to say who will win the battle between Liu Hai and Tejano.¡± ¡°Master Liu Hai has been attacking for three minutes, right? It hasn¡¯t worked.¡± Tu Ling frowned. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s been more than three minutes.¡± Ysarova nodded. ¡­ Liu Hai attacked with all his might for more than three minutes, advancing and attacking time and time again. He fought from the ground to the city wall, then from the city wall to the ground. There were pits everywhere, and gravel was sttering everywhere. It was as if this ancient battlefield had been bombarded by missiles, but Liu Hai¡¯s attacks failed to aplish anything. ¡°As time passes, the range of activity will decrease. You won¡¯t be able to escape.¡± Liu Hai didn¡¯t stop at all. He knew that he couldn¡¯t give his opponent a chance to catch his breath. ¡°Yes, the activity range will shrink.¡± Tejano also noticed that the translucent barrier had shrunk to a radius of only 200 meters. ¡°Liu Hai, if you don¡¯t have more powerful means, let this battle end!¡± Tejano said. Just as he finished speaking, his movement technique suddenly became a little ghostly. His speed didn¡¯t increase, but his agility increased greatly. Instantly, six bizarre figures¡ªTejano¡ªappeared. Liu Hai didn¡¯t hesitate and lunged at a particr ¡®Tejano.¡¯ With his perception of his surroundings, he could lock onto Tejano¡¯s true body. Whoosh. Tejano stabbed with his staff. His staff also produced afterimages, clearly having sped up. Huh??Liu Hai¡¯s heart trembled because he had determined that his shield couldn¡¯t block the strike in time¡ªit was too fast! When speeds reached a certain limit, there was no time to move the shield in a timely fashion. ng! The saber was agile and fast. With thebination of shield and saber, the two could defend at the same time! The shield was the primary defense, while the saber was secondary. At this moment¡­ Liu Hai¡¯s saber blocked the strike with a single sh. The moment he blocked¡ª Tejano borrowed the force, and his lightning-fast staff flipped, the other end of the staff striking Liu Hai¡¯s head. The staff flipped over too quickly! Liu Hai didn¡¯t have the time to change his strike and could only move his shield upward. His expression changed.?I was a little too slow! Bang! The staff struck the edge of the shield, and under the terrifying pressure, the staff still struck Liu Hai¡¯s head. Liu Hai quaked, and his body began to turn ethereal. What a fast staff technique.?The ethereal Liu Hai looked at Tejano.?It¡¯s so fast that even my shield and saber can¡¯t block it. Tejano looked at Liu Hai and said softly, ¡°You¡¯re still weaker than I expected. I hope Xu Jingming won¡¯t disappoint me!¡± For so long, as one of the three strongest people in the world, Tejano¡¯s true opponents were two people: Liu Hai and Xu Jingming. Among them, Liu Hai¡ªwho had always been known as world champion¡ªwas what he looked forward to the most. But in this battle¡­ Liu Hai¡¯s technique is quite strong, but his evolutionary level is still a little weak, Tejano thought. The entire ancient battlefield map world copsed, and Tejano disappeared. The battle ended with Tejano winning and advancing to the finals. Chapter 177 - Differences in Fundamentals

Chapter 177: Differences in Fundamentals

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°He lost?¡± ¡°Liu Hai lost?¡± The official livestream, which was originally watching excitedly, suddenly fell silent. Countless viewers were stunned. But immediately following that was an uproar! More than six billion audience members erupted into an uproar that swept through the livestream like andslide. Countless audience members found it unbelievable that the world champion, Liu Hai, had lost! ¡°The first semi-final match has ended. Tejano Xire won and sessfully advanced to the finals.¡± Although the female host was surprised, she immediately announced the oue. ¡°It was too fast. Thest move was too fast,¡± Tu Ling couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°Master Liu Hai was clearly attacking the entire time. After more than three minutes of attack, Tejano suddenly counter-attacked! He killed Master Liu Hai with a flip of his staff?¡± ¡°During the final counterattack, Tejano¡¯s movement technique was much more agile, and his staff technique was much faster,¡± Ysarova said. As a sharpshooter, her eyesight was naturally extraordinary. ¡°Watch the slow-motion rey.¡± Halu Singh pointed at the slow-motion rey of the battle. In the slow-motion rey, one could clearly see that Tejano¡¯s body was terrifyingly agile at thest moment, allowing him to dodge Liu Hai¡¯s attack. Compared to him, Liu Hai appeared much clumsier. Immediately following that, Tejano stabbed out with his staff! The staff technique was much faster! In the slow-motion rey, it was so fast that it left behind afterimages. The staff technique stabbed out¡­ but Liu Hai failed to block with his shield. Liu Hai barely blocked with the saber in his right hand. The staff then flipped! Liu Hai¡¯s shield immediately moved up, but it was still a tad bit slow. The staff struck the edge of the shield, and almost at the same time, the staff struck Liu Hai¡¯s head. He died from a single strike. ¡°Fast.¡± Halu Singh sighed. ¡°It¡¯s too fast! Master Liu Hai¡¯s shield and saberbined defense can be considered perfect, but at thest moment¡­ The speed of Tejano¡¯s staff technique exceeded Master Liu Hai, causing him to be struck in the head.¡± ¡°When speeds reach a certain limit, there¡¯s no time to defend.¡± Tu Ling sighed. Even the ordinary audience understood the battle through the slow-motion rey. The staff technique that Tejano Xire unleashed at the end was too fast, killing Liu Hai in two blows. ¡°Tejano is actually that strong! He used a powerful move and killed Liu Hai in two strikes.¡± ¡°As expected of the world¡¯s number one genius. In the ten months since the virtual world¡¯sunch, he haspletely surpassed Liu Hai!¡± ¡°Once he gets serious, Liu Hai couldn¡¯t even withstand two strikes.¡± ¡°This is ridiculous.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not ridiculous. Liu Hai is in his seventies, and Tejano only turned 20st year. He hadn¡¯t participated in any professionalpetitions, but just a month after the virtual world¡¯sunch, Tejano¡¯s strength was already close to his. Tejano¡¯s talent is terrifying.¡± Countless audience members discussed. Although the entire world was shocked by Liu Hai¡¯s loss, they could understand his loss to Tejano. After all, Tejano had always been considered the world¡¯s number one genius! On the other hand, the Chinese were in a terrible mood. ¡°Liu Hai lost.¡± ¡°Even if he lost, how did he lose so badly? Tejano defeated Liu Hai in two strikes the moment he unleashed his strength?¡± ¡°A new generation recing the old!¡± The Chinese sighed. ¡­ In the stands, Liu Hai sat alone. He didn¡¯t meet up with any friends and sat alone to watch the rey of the livestream. He could ept failure! However, Liu Hai felt terrible from being killed by thest two strikes. He had lost terribly. I¡¯ll review this battle, Liu Hai thought.?In the early stages, Tejano always relied on his pure speed, strength, and agility to fight me. Even when I used my two ultimate moves to attack with all my might, he always relied on his basic moves to block and dodge. He didn¡¯t use any special ultimate moves the entire time. With his talent, Earth¡¯s civilization will definitely provide him with legacies. Moreover, he received contribution points from the Martial Arts Center¡¯s overall ranking previously. He definitely received legacies and learned the powerful moves within. But¡­ He relied on his basic moves to fight me for more than three minutes. He only used his killer move at thest moment. Once he used his killer move, his movement technique clearly became more agile, and his staff technique was faster.?Liu Hai shook his head gently.?In legacies, there are usually more than one ultimate move. It¡¯s possible to have three to eight ultimate moves. He killed me just after using one ultimate move.?Liu Hai came to a realization.?He far exceeds me in terms of evolution and has a much stronger foundation than me. Therefore, I can¡¯t withstand his powerful killer moves. This was the difference in evolution. When I sparred with Jingmingst time, I discovered that my mind and consciousness cultivation were inferior to his, Liu Hai thought to himself. It¡¯s obvious that I¡¯m inferior to Jingming in terms of evolution as well as Tejano. Even if I create some ultimate moves, I don¡¯t have enough strength and speed to support them. My potent ultimate moves¡­ are just empty edifices.?Liu Hai knew very well the reason for his loss. He lost on the fundamentals. Tejano¡¯s evolutionary aspect was clearly stronger, and his strength was at least twice that of his! His speed was also higher, and he was more agile! Liu Hai could only gain an advantage by using his two self-created ultimate moves, but he couldn¡¯t clinch aplete victory. And Tejano? He had just used an ultimate move before winning with two strikes. If my strength and speed could match Tejano, I stood a chance of winning, Liu Hai thought to himself.?My foundation is toocking, and my moves can¡¯t make up for it. Jingming is about to fight Tiger Fussen for the other spot in the finals. I won¡¯t disturb him. I¡¯ll talk to him after his battle to give him some information on Tejano, Liu Hai thought. ****** The first semi-final match of the World Martial Arts Tournament had ended, and the second semi-final match was about to begin. ¡°Liu Hai has also been eliminated. It¡¯s up to Xu Jingming now.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming has to win.¡± ¡°Anything is possible in a life-and-death battle. Xu Jingming might also fail. Everyone, don¡¯t tter him; it might only backfire.¡± ¡°I believe in Xu Jingming.¡± The Chinese were a little disappointed by Liu Hai¡¯s loss. At the same time, they became even more nervous and looked forward to the next match¡­ Now that China only had Xu Jingming left to fight, the Chinese naturally looked forward to their country¡¯s expert reaching the end. Now that Liu Hai had lost, would Xu Jingming lose as well? People didn¡¯t feel confident either. After all, more than seven months had passed since he cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fourth level. Everything was possible. ¡°Next will be the second semi-final match. Xu Jingming from China will fight Tiger Fussen from the United States of America,¡± the female host said excitedly. ¡°This battle will decide thest finalist.¡± In the stands. ¡°I¡¯m going on stage.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°All the best,¡± Li Miaomiao encouraged her husband. ¡°Captain, break a leg,¡± Wang Yi shouted. ¡°Brother Xu, you have to defeat Tiger Fussen,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°I believe in you.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ Grandson!¡± Grandpa Xu was very excited. ¡°There are more than 6.2 billion viewers present. This is a huge stage without precedent; it¡¯s much more popr than the eSportspetitions I participated in when I was young. Everyone in China is watching you now, anxiously waiting for you to win! You have to give it your all¡ªburn yourself, storm forward, kill Tiger Fussen first, and then destroy Tejano Xire to be world champion!¡± ¡°Storm forward.¡± Xu Hong and Dai Tongda raised their fists. ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ll kill Tiger Fussen first before destroying Tejano.¡± Xu Jingming smiled as his fighting spirit boiled. In fact, after seeing his master, Liu Hai, being defeated by Tejano, he had a strong urge to fight Tejano. But ording to the rules, he had to qualify for the finals first! From the previous matches, Tiger Fussen was also an expert who hid his strength well. He couldn¡¯t be careless at all. At this moment, Xu Jingming suddenly saw a figure appear in the distance¡ªit was Liu Hai. Liu Hai¡¯s aura had converged and was much calmer. ¡°Master,¡± Xu Jingming said. The others also saw Liu Hai. ¡°Do your best and storm into the finals first!¡± Liu Hai looked at his disciple and encouraged him. ¡°Okay..¡± Xu Jingming nodded, reached out, and tapped gently before entering the preparation space. Chapter 178 - Xu Jingming vs Tiger Fussen

Chapter 178: Xu Jingming vs Tiger Fussen

Trantor: CKtalon Countless viewers in the virtual world¡¯s official livestream were watching the livestream, watching the two choose weapons and equipment. ¡°Xu Jingming only chose a spear; he didn¡¯t choose his shields!¡± ¡°Tiger Fussen only chose a pair of axes.¡± Apanying the host and guests¡¯ discussion, Xu Jingming and Tiger Fussen flew into thebat map¡ªthe battle had begun! Countless audience members held their breaths! Jingming, all the best.?Li Miaomiao also became nervous. Nobody waspletely confident toward the end of thepetition. ¡­ On the snow map. The snow reached their knees, and a cold wind howled. Cold air seeped into his body as Xu Jingming observed his opponent. Tiger Fussen was like a giant bear. In terms of height and weight, he was evenrger than a brown bear in reality! The heavy armor and dual axes he used added up to more than ten tonnes. At this moment, he smiled and looked at Xu Jingming with burning eyes. ¡°This World Martial Arts Tournament was too easy. But after watching you, I knew that this match would be very enjoyable!¡± ¡°Yes, it will be very satisfying!¡± Xu Jingming took a step and charged forward. Xu Jingming¡ªwho was wearing armor and holding a spear¡ªdidn¡¯t have his shields, and he weighed a total of 3.7 tonnes! After all, the spear weighed 1.2 tons. The terrifying weight naturally caused his feet to sink into the snow until they reached solid ground. He charged out with all his might! Boom! The snow exploded, and Xu Jingming charged at Tiger Fussen, bringing with him a surge of snow. How fast!?Tiger Fussen¡¯s pupils constricted. Although he had long seen Xu Jingming¡¯s terrifying speed in the livestream, he was a little dumbfounded when he saw it with his own eyes. This was the most terrifying speed disyed in the entire World Martial Arts Tournament¡ªeven Tejano Xire¡¯s speed was inferior to Xu Jingming¡¯s! ¡°421 meters per second!¡± In the livestream, the female host and the three guests were surprised and stunned by this speed. Tiger Fussen didn¡¯t dare to take on the strike in his spot; he took the initiative to charge forward. His charge erupted with the most terrifying kic energy. He cultivated Giant Bear Evolution and wore heavy armor, so Tiger Fussen was most confident in head-on shes. I¡¯ve never been afraid of anyone in the world when ites to head-on shes.?Tiger Fussen also produced terrifying snow waves as he charged. Boom! The two snow waves collided. Tiger Fussen¡ªwho was like a giant bear¡ªwas sent flying with a bang. When he flew back, his feet stepped on the ground repeatedly, and he only stabilized himself more than 30 meters away. Tiger Fussen held his two axes, and his body trembled slightly as he looked at his opponent in disbelief.?I lost in a head-on sh? The previous terrifying impact made Tiger Fussen¡¯s heart tremble. The other party¡¯s strength and speed were ferocious. Xu Jingming stood still and looked at Tiger Fussen before saying, ¡°Please give it your all and use your strongest move. Otherwise, you won¡¯t be able to withstand three moves!¡± ¡°As expected of Xu Jingming.¡± Tiger Fussen nodded. ording to his normal strategy, he should¡¯ve found an opportunity to deliver a fatal strike¡ªa one-hit kill! However, Xu Jingming was too fierce and domineering. He couldn¡¯t parry the normal attacks and had to fight with his life on the line. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t just want to win; he also hoped to use the rare peak battles to hone his spearmanship and improve his spearmanship! Every battle in the World Martial Arts Tournament that stirred his mind was helpful to his technique. He had to seize everypetition opportunity to improve himself in order to go further on the path of evolution. Boom. Tiger Fussen took the initiative to charge forward this time. Xu Jingming stood still and waited for the other party to close in before suddenly advancing to parry the attack. ng! The ax and spear collided. Xu Jingming spun his spear and stabbed upward! Prepared, Tiger Fussen¡¯s other ax warded off the trajectory because he only needed to protect his head! ng! ng! ng!! As the two parties moved, their weapons quickly collided. Tiger Fussen¡¯s every swing wasparable to the killer move he used to defeat Halu Singh. He was extremely fast, and his defense weaned off the offensive forcesyer byyer! His attacks were fierce, and his defense was impressive as the two axes worked together to fight the ferocious spear. Xu Jingming also unleashed his spearmanship to his heart¡¯s content¡ªblocking, grabbing, crushing, stabbing, sweeping, thrusting, and swinging¡­ All kinds of spearmanship moves were as fast as lightning, and he struck out repeatedly without giving Tiger Fussen a chance to catch his breath. The weapons of both parties collided time and time again, producing shockwaves that spread in all directions. Snowkes also exploded repeatedly. The two fought like gods and devils. Countless people around the world watched nervously, especially the citizens of China and the citizens of the United States of America. They hoped that their expert would win. ¡­ ¡°This is the strength of Xu Jingming and Tiger Fussen.¡± The livestream also reyed the battle in slow motion, allowing countless viewers to see the battle clearly. The three guests were also amazed. ¡°Tiger Fussen held back quite a bit when he defeated me,¡± Halu Singh said. ¡°This is his true strength. He¡¯s indeed terrifying.¡± ¡°His ax strikes are as fast as lightning. I definitely won¡¯t be able to take them.¡± Tu Ling shook her head. Ysarova watched in silence and sighed to herself.?The Earth Alliance got me and Madeleine Logan to participate in the battle and hone the first batch of experts after the global virtual world¡¯sunch. However, none of the top four¡ªTejano, Liu Hai, Xu Jingming, and Tiger Fussen¡ªare weaker than us. With Tiger Fussen¡¯s strength, if he fought Madeleine Logan, there was a high chance that Tiger Fussen would still emerge victorious. The geniuses selected from a global search are the true geniuses,?Ysarova thought. ¡­ Xu Jingming executed many basic spearmanship moves to his heart¡¯s content, hoping to kill his opponent with the basic spearmanship moves. Awesome! Awesome!?Xu Jingming also felt delighted inbat.?Tiger Fussen¡¯s evolutionary level is clearly inferior to mine, but he can fight me equally after using his ultimate moves at full strength. I can¡¯t break through his two axes when they work together. It was obvious that be it the lightning-fast ax strikes or defense deflecting forces, they were both extremely profound in the cirction of strength. I¡¯ve had my fun; I¡¯ll end the battle with the ultimate move I¡¯m best at.?Xu Jingming also understood that he couldn¡¯t defeat Tiger Fussen with his basic moves, so he decided to test his strongest move. Beam Transformation of the five ultimate moves! Shoo! Tiger Fussen immediately blocked his opponent¡¯s Forward Thrust, but then there was the second strike, which surprised him. Following that was the third strike! The third strike was clearly faster, and Tiger Fussen only managed to block it in a harrowing manner.?How did Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship be faster? The fourth and fifth strikes were still extremely fast, and the sixth strike was even more terrifying. Whoosh. Tiger Fussen had a close shave as his ax harrowingly touched the spear. The essence of Beam Transformation was that the gap between each strike was very short, making it difficult for the enemy to catch their breath. Moreover, every three strikes was a point where might converged and erupted. The third, sixth, and ninth strikes constantly increased in speed. Pu! Just as he barely blocked the eighth strike, a spear projection prated through the gap between his dual ax defense and stabbed through Tiger Fussen¡¯s throat. Tiger Fussen¡¯s body began to turn ethereal. What fast spearmanship.?Tiger Fussen felt the pressure increase on thest few strikes, and the ninth strike was even more terrifying. My Beam Transformation still has to be more straightforward.?Xu Jingming reflected on the battle.?It¡¯s very simple to hit a target in the martial arts arena. When I encounter a top expert, the opponent will either deflect the force or transfer the recoil. I should reduce the time I make contact with the enemy and be more straightforward. As Xu Jingming reflected, the entire snowy scene copsed, and his body turned ethereal as he returned to thebat space. Chapter 179 - Xu Jingming and Tejano

Chapter 179: Xu Jingming and Tejano

Trantor: CKtalon The three guests in the official livestream were all quarter-finalist experts. Before they couldmentate on the final key battle, the battle had already ended. Xu Jingming¡¯s spear prated Tiger Fussen¡¯s throat, and he undoubtedly won. ¡°He won,¡± Tu Ling said in a daze. ¡°He won just like that?¡± ¡°It was too sudden.¡± Ysarova nodded as well. ¡°The two parties were locked inbat previously, but Xu Jingming delivered a few consecutive strikes in a tight offensive. Tiger Fussen found it harder and harder to block before he was stabbed through the throat.¡± ¡°Thest few consecutive strikessted less than a second. It was all in the blink of an eye before thepetition ended.¡± Halu Singh was also surprised. ¡°I failed to understand it.¡± ¡°Neither did I,¡± Tu Ling said. Wasn¡¯t it just consecutive stabs? Why couldn¡¯t he block it? ¡°The slow-motion rey of the final strike is up.¡± Halu Singh watched carefully and reyed the scene of thest second at a speed ten times slower. Both parties remained extremely fast, but at one-tenth the speed, even the ordinary audience could see it clearly. ¡°Continuous stabs, forward thrusts, reverse stabs, twisting stabs¡­¡± Halu Singh watched and said, ¡°How fast. It looks like ordinary stabs, but the intervals between each strike are very short. Tiger Fussen¡¯s two axes couldn¡¯t even defend at the same time. This strike brushed past Tiger¡¯s hair and nearly killed him. At thest strike¡­ Tiger Fussen didn¡¯t even have the time to swing his ax before the spear projection prated his throat.¡± ¡°This pressure.¡± Tu Ling was dumbfounded. ¡°I¡¯m breaking out into cold sweat from seeing such consecutive stabs.¡± ¡°Yes, once Xu Jingming got serious, Tiger Fussen was finished.¡± Ysarova nodded. ¡­ The slow-motion rey made the audience around the world feel the pressure from Xu Jingming¡¯s attacks. Tiger Fussen kept attacking with his spear, but he appeared clumsy under thebo. How many experts in the world could block those attacks? ¡°Once Xu Jingming unleashed his full strength, Tiger Fussen was finished with a few consecutive stabs! Can Tejano Xire block this?¡± ¡°When Tejano unleashed his final strike, he killed Liu Hai with two strikes! Just two strikes!¡± ¡°When Tejano fought Liu Hai, his strength and speed were overwhelming.¡± ¡°Tiger Fussen was wearing heavy armor, but he was sted dozens of meters away by Xu Jingming in a head-on sh! In terms of speed, Xu Jingming has disyed the highest in the entirepetition, right?¡± ¡°In any case, these two are very terrifying.¡± ¡°Two monsters.¡± ¡°One is the world¡¯s number one genius who killed Liu Hai with two strikes. The other¡¯s strength advanced by leaps and bounds. Xu Jingming fell behind in the early stages and caught up to Liu Hai and Tejano seven months ago¡­ His strength is even more unfathomable now.¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to tomorrow¡¯s finals.¡± ¡°I wonder who will win in their battle. I can¡¯t wait for the fight to begin.¡± Some of the global audience membersmented in thements section, while others discussed with their rtives and friends. They were all surprised by the two experts¡ªTejano Xire and Xu Jingming¡ªwho had won the semi-finals today. ¡­ Xu Jingming returned to the stands. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao threw herself into her husband¡¯s arms, her eyes glowing with excitement. ¡°It was a beautiful win.¡± ¡°Captain, you¡¯re impressive. You finished off Tiger Fussen with a few strikes once you got serious,¡± Wang Yi praised. ¡°Grandson, look, look.¡± Grandpa Xu tapped open the spectator tform. ¡°Look, almost 99% of China¡¯s countless livestreams on the spectator tform are talking about you! The entire country is celebrating your victory and praising you.¡± ¡°The match just finished.¡± Xu Jingming also took a look. Indeed, on the spectator tform, the titles of the livestreams were rted to him. The entire country was celebrating! From this, it could be seen how influential thepetition was. ¡°After all, this is the first globalpetition since the virtual world¡¯sunch.¡± Liu Hai walked over and smiled. ¡°There are only two spots in the finals. Every citizen is naturally proud that you entered the finals.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The entire country ced their hopes and expectations on him, and he felt a heavy sense of responsibility and honor. This also stimted his mind and consciousness. ¡°Thankfully, you won. If both of us lost, nobody from China would be able to enter the finals. I reckon the entire country would¡¯ve been disappointed.¡± Liu Hai smiled at his disciple. ¡°Enjoy your moment of victory. I¡¯ll talk to you tomorrow morning about Tejano.¡± ¡°Alright, Master.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Having won this battle, what was left was the finals. He would be facing Tejano. ¡­ Spearbo??Tejano Xire sat in the stands alone and drank his fruit juice. He didn¡¯t listen to the guests¡¯mentary and instead carefully watched the slow-motion rey. His evolutionary level is about Lv. 5 40%.?Tejano watched.?His strength and speed far exceed Tiger Fussen¡¯s. This is interesting¡­ In the entire world, Xu Jingming is indeed the closest to me. His spearmanship isn¡¯t bad either.?Tejano Xire smiled and got up.?I¡¯ll be waiting for a good fight tomorrow. He left before the livestream ended. ¡°Thepetition tomorrow will officially begin at 9 p.m. Beijing time. There will be a total of two matches,¡± the female host said on thementary tform. ¡°The first match will be between third ce and fourth ce. The battle between Liu Hai and Tiger Fussen will determine who will be third in thispetition. After that will be the finals of this World Martial Arts Tournament, Tejano Xire versus Xu Jingming.¡± In China, everyone heard Chinese. The time was announced as 9 p.m., Beijing time. In other countries, it was their?lingua franca, and time was also in those countries¡¯ time zones. Countless audience members were also looking forward to tomorrow¡¯s battle as they left in droves. ¡­ In his personal space, in his residence. Xu Jingming apanied his wife and ate delicious food as he watched the program on the spectator tform. ¡°In addition to celebrating your victory, many programs on the spectator tform also analyzed your battle with Tejano,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Some of the exnations are still reasonable.¡± With that said, Li Miaomiao picked out some programs. ¡°I¡¯ve gotten Sister Kong and Xiaozeng to collect some of thebat analysis that the audience agrees with. You can watch it; perhaps it will give you some inspiration.¡± Xu Jingming watched the exnation. ¡°That makes sense,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°But Tejano still hasn¡¯t disyed many of his means in his battle with my master. What we saw¡­ was only what he disyed.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Of course, for example, I haven¡¯t publicly used some killer moves,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll go cultivate first.¡± ¡°Go on.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. Even on the eve of the finals, Xu Jingming followed his usual schedule and cultivated normally. ****** Early in the morning. In the martial arts arena in his personal space, Xu Jingming¡¯s master, Liu Hai, contacted him. ¡°Master.¡± Xu Jingming looked at Liu Hai. ¡°You should¡¯ve seen the rey of my battle with Tejano,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°But there are some things that you might not be able to tell.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming listened. Liu Hai tapped gently, and the semi-final match from before began to appear¡ªthe battle between Liu Hai and Tejano. Moreover, it was a slow-motion rey. ¡°I¡¯ve watched it seven or eight times. They¡¯re all slow-motion reys,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Can you tell that Tejano cultivates staff techniques from at least three schools?¡± Liu Hai looked at his disciple. Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°Three schools?¡± ¡°When I fought him one-on-one and our weapons collided, I used my ultimate move, Samsara, to borrow the force of the collision,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Therefore, I can clearly grasp the strength cirction of every staff technique he uses. I am certain that he has cultivated staff techniques from at least threepletely different schools.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll demonstrate all three staff techniques I¡¯ve confirmed to you,¡± Liu Hai said. Chapter 180 - Sparring Again with Master

Chapter 180: Sparring Again with Master

Trantor: CKtalon Liu Hai held a long staff in his hand and attacked with staff techniques. After all, he had drawn knowledge from all schools and was rather proficient in many weapons. Furthermore, Liu Hai had mimicked Tejano¡¯s staff techniques more than ten times in his personal space training grounds. He only demonstrated it when he was confident. ¡°I¡¯ll attack, and you¡¯ll defend. This is the first staff technique,¡± Liu Hai said as he swung his staff widely. It was fierce and domineering, and his staff technique struck out furiously as if it wanted to split open the world. The staff swept out¡­ as if it wanted to sweep away the turbidness of the world. Xu Jingming held a spear and blocked, focusing on defense. ¡°This first staff technique is open and mighty. It uses force to suppress others,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°The second staff technique is different.¡± Swish! When the second staff technique was executed, the staff constantly spun in a strange manner, causing the staff¡¯s attack trajectory to be curved and unpredictable. Moreover, the staff¡¯s speed at tearing through the air was highly variable. Huh??Xu Jingming also realized how strange and extraordinary this strike was. ¡°The third staff technique.¡± The staff in Liu Hai¡¯s hand changed its method. The moves were shorter and faster, and the variations were extremely fast. Be it cleaving, parrying, thrusting, sweeping, or swinging¡­ The range of all the moves was very small. It was a little like Inch Punch¡¯s thought process, where one could exert force over a short distance. The staff technique also had minute variations, causing the attacks to be more concentrated. Xu Jingming blocked one after another. ¡°When Tejano fought me, I was certain that these three staff techniques were mixed with other staff techniques, but they weren¡¯t systematic.¡± Liu Hai stopped and exined, ¡°Many staff techniques fused into one, allowing him to change his moves unpredictably when used.¡± ¡°But in front of Master, these basic staff techniques are useless,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I only blocked many of his staff techniques using my ultimate move. I borrowed the force of the strike and counter-attacked,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°But once he used his ultimate move, his staff technique was clearly much faster. He killed me in two strikes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Tejano has definitely received a legacy,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°From the looks of it, he¡¯s good with at least three staff techniques, and he might¡¯ve learned several legacies. Every legacy has several ultimate moves, so he¡¯s definitely good at many ultimate moves. As for me¡­ he only used one ultimate move.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. For example, a Lv. 7 legacy was much cheaper than a Lv. 8 legacy. It was also possible for Tejano to choose a few more legacies. ¡°The move he used suddenly became more agile, and his staff technique became faster,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Nobody knows what other ultimate moves he has for the time being. Alright, I¡¯ve told you everything I need to tell you. The finals will be up to you.¡± ¡°Master, I want to spar with you again,¡± Xu Jingming said. Liu Hai¡¯s brows twitched as he nodded with a smile. ¡°Alright.¡± Soon, the two chose their respective armor and weapons and faced each other from afar. Bang! The two of them moved almost simultaneously. Everywhere they passed, visible shockwaves appeared. The two of them had clearly broken through the speed of sound. After the collision, Xu Jingming and his master fought each other in meleebat. The spear collided with the shield and saber. Samsara.?Liu Hai didn¡¯t hesitate to use his ultimate move the moment they shed.?This disciple of mine has terrifying strength and speed; he¡¯s in no way inferior to Tejano! I won¡¯t be able to withstand him without using my ultimate move. Striking back with borrowed strength! Saber beams whistled as they divided Yin and Yang! Xu Jingming long knew of his master¡¯s killer move, and he was faster than Tejano. His spear was also slightly longer than the staff, so he had more distance as a buffer. He suddenly retreated and avoided his master¡¯s forward strike. Bam! Bam! Bam! The two parties fought intensely. Liu Hai used both of his ultimate moves, and no matter how Xu Jingming attacked, it only resulted in a more ferocious counterattack. Xu Jingming moved his spear as he wished. Although he was at a disadvantage, his situation was clearly better than Tejano¡¯s. Water Style is one of the five ultimate moves. ording to Xuan, the so-called five ultimate moves were developed only to make it easier for juniors to understand the concepts of these ultimate moves. If one truly ingrains such spearmanship, they should be able to naturally fuse these ultimate moves and concepts into every move. When that happens, even if every strike were Spear Thrust, it would also have the essence of Water, Fire, Mountain, and Spatial Domain. That¡¯s the true Beam Transformation Spear Technique.?Xu Jingming took in the experience gleaned from fighting his master. The easiest way is to fuse the essence of ¡®Water Style¡¯ into every move.?Under his master¡¯s terrifying counter-attack from borrowing forces, Xu Jingming clearly executed many spearmanship moves, but the concept of ¡®running water¡¯ gradually became stronger and more natural. Amazing kid. His spearmanship¡¯s strength is restrained, and he retracts it every time he delivers a strike. It makes it very difficult for me to borrow his strength.?Liu Hai also sensed the changes in his disciple. Compared to Tejano¡­ Tejano is more violent and fierce. This disciple of mine is more brilliant atbat techniques.?Liu Hai realized this.?His actualbat techniques are probably not much different from mine. As time passed, Xu Jingming¡¯s spear moves became closer to perfection. Liu Hai found it harder and harder to borrow his strength, and the might of his counter-attack weakened. Suddenly¡ª Xu Jingming unleashed a terrifying spear beam! This spear beam was fast and violent like a rainbow. It passed through the gap between Liu Hai¡¯s shield and saber and prated his chest. Liu Hai¡¯s body naturally recovered as he looked at his disciple in surprise. ¡°This spearmanship move?¡± ¡°It¡¯s one of my ultimate moves; it¡¯s called Fire Style,¡± Xu Jingming said with a happy smile. ¡°Master¡¯s two ultimate moves have given me ideas. I¡¯ve already begun fusing the essence of Water Style into ordinary moves. Bybining fire and water¡­ and making a sudden unleash of force, Fire Style can have such might.¡± ¡°Impressive.¡± Liu Hai nodded and praised, ¡°Jingming, you¡¯ve finally surpassed me.¡± At this moment, Liu Hai sighed with emotion. Back then, this disciple was extremely talented and entered the World Martial Arts Tournament too early. After breaking his leg, his future was bleak. After the advent of the virtual world, his disciple finally disyed his terrifying potential and kept catching up to him! More than ten months after the virtual world¡¯sunch, his disciplepletely surpassed him! ¡°I relied on my strength and speed advantage,¡± Xu Jingming immediately said. ¡°If we were at the same strength and speed, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to crack Master¡¯s ultimate move.¡± ¡°Haha, a loss is a loss,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°Although actualbat techniques are important, evolution is the foundation. If you and Tejano break through to be cosmic lifeforms one day, I¡¯ll still be aary lifeform. No matter how brilliant my actualbat techniques are, you can defeat me easily with one strike.¡± ¡°I¡¯m leaving. The finals are up to you.¡± Liu Hai turned and left, his figure disappearing. Xu Jingming stood still for a moment. He had defeated his master, but he wasn¡¯t too happy. For a long time, his master had been a huge mountain in front of him! His master taught him earnestly and guided him wholeheartedly. He constantly improved, and no matter how he improved¡­ he always felt that his master was very strong. But today, he defeated his master with a single strike. There are still experts among the strong, and there are countless experts in the universe. I can¡¯t stop; I have to get stronger, Xu Jingming thought. ¡­ In the martial arts arena in Liu Hai¡¯s personal space. I¡¯ve finally been overtaken.?Liu Hai was quite pleased. Having a disciple surpass their master was a testament to a master¡¯s greatest sess. Cultivate well. After bing a cosmic lifeform and stepping into the universe, thepetition will be much more intense.?Liu Hai flipped his hand and held his shield and saber before beginning to practice the shield and saber techniques in the legacy. ****** Cold training method. After Xu Jingming fought his master, he started the three training methods he had to practice every day. Pu! Pu! Pu! In the extreme cold, Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and will focused more on his spearmanship so as to reduce the effects of the cold. He devoted his entire body to using Beam Transformation. As the concept of water had been infused into all his basic spear moves, Xu Jingming felt that the gaps between the spearbos became smoother when he executed his spearmanship. He executed every move as he wished. Boom! The might of the consecutive strikes became more and more terrifying, and the explosive sounds in the air became even more ear-piercing. Huh??Xu Jingming suddenly stopped, his eyes filled with delight.?30-hitbo? I can finally achieve a 30-hitbo with Beam Transformation? Chapter 181 - Tejanos Identity

Chapter 181: Tejano¡¯s Identity

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming stopped his cold training and opened his personalbat strength interface. My spearmanship has indeed improved quite a bit over the past few days of thepetition.?Xu Jingming smiled and immersed himself in cultivation. The opponent he virtualized had low intelligence, and the one on the fifth floor of Cosmos Tower was too terrifying. He was killed in a few moves. Hispetition battles with Ysarova and Tiger Fussen and his battle with his master, Liu Hai, today had helped him greatly with his spearmanship. Beam Transformation has been raised to Lv. 5 39%.?Xu Jingming looked at the interface.?I¡¯m still quite a distance from Lv. 5 50%. My actualbat bonus has also increased to 280%. The gradual increase in strength boosted Xu Jingming¡¯s confidence in the finals. Tejano! Xu Jingming was already looking forward to tonight¡¯s battle. He had never fought Tejano. ¡­ Mars, outer space. A gray-skinned man stood alone in outer space. His robe had golden patterns, and his hair was silver-gray. His appearance was identical to Tejano Xire¡¯s. Whoosh. The light emitted by the sun in the distance was drawn toward him when it came close to him. The light began to distort and surge into the gray-skinned man¡¯s body, which absorbed it. Huh??The gray-skinned man sensed something and opened his eyes. A stream of light was flying over from afar, and it rapidly decelerated when it came close. The deceleration revealed a small spaceship. A man flew out of it. The man who flew out wore protectivebat clothes. He was Angus, the secretary general of the Earth Alliance. Angus looked at the other party¡¯s robe with golden patterns and sighed with emotion.?This Evernight Bioarmor I bought is probably just a rounding error of Tejano¡¯s attire. ¡°Your Excellency Tejano.¡± Angus appeared submissive towards him. ¡°Angus.¡± Tejano had silver-gray hair and silver-gray eyebrows. ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°The third mining area on Mars has just finished excavation. Would you like to inspect it?¡± Angus asked. ¡°As long as I¡¯m in your ster system, the entire ster system will be under my ship¡¯s surveince,¡± Tejano said. ¡°The ship¡¯s intelligence will automatically confirm the mining progress. There¡¯s no need for me to inspect every nitty-gritty detail.¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± Angus nodded immediately; he was only using an excuse to meet Tejano. He quickly honed in on the most important topic. ¡°Your Excellency, there¡¯s still a year before Earth¡¯s protection expires. Earth¡¯s civilization will also be integrated into the entire universe¡¯s human civilization. Earth¡¯s civilization is also feeling very uneasy about this¡­¡± Tejano observed the secretary-general and smiled. ¡°There¡¯s no need to act pitiful in front of me. The mineral resources of Earth¡¯s civilization are quite good, and they¡¯ve also obtained the ruins left behind by other civilizations¡ªthat¡¯s a pretty good foundation. The upper echelons of Earth are also very good. At the very least, you¡¯ve made the VR headsets and evolutionary methods universal.¡± ¡°Your Excellency.¡± Angus nodded. ¡°Our civilization on Earth knows very well that once the protection period for new civilizations expires, the Cosmic Human Alliance will treat everyone equally, and their protection for us will be removed.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll leave when the time is up.¡± Tejano nodded. ¡°Our civilization on Earth hopes to receive the friendship of the Tejano family,¡± Angus said. ¡°For this, our civilization on Earth is willing to pay 50% of the entire ster system¡¯s mineral resources.¡± ¡°My family doesn¡¯t need it.¡± Tejano smiled and shook his head. Angus¡¯s expression changed slightly. Tejano¡­ He was one of the most important figures in the universe that Earth¡¯s civilization coulde into contact with. Tejano wasn¡¯t strong, but his family was unimaginably powerful. ¡°Don¡¯t keep thinking about getting protection.¡± Tejano looked at Angus. ¡°Only when you are strong and have enough value will you be able to attract my family¡¯s attention. As for Earth¡¯s civilization now? It¡¯s still too weak! Your civilization doesn¡¯t even have 100 cosmic citizens. There¡¯s no expert you can speak of either.¡± Angus smiled obsequiously. ¡°Of course, although you are weak, every human civilization is under the aegis of the Cosmic Human Alliance to a certain extent,¡± Tejano said. ¡°There¡¯s no need to be too rmed. As you integrate into the many civilizations in the universe, I believe Earth¡¯s civilization will be stronger.¡± ¡°For example¡­ the number one genius selected from billions of people like Xu Jingming is very talented,¡± Tejano said in self-mockery. ¡°At least, he¡¯s much more talented than me.¡± ¡°How can hepare to you, Your Excellency?¡± Angus immediately said. ¡°My talent in evolution is much worse.¡± Tejano shook his head. ¡°When I was six, my parents confirmed that I didn¡¯t have any talent in evolution, and they relied on external forces to turn me into a cosmic lifeform. I became a cosmic lifeform first before slowly cultivating. They even arranged for me to get a job with the Cosmic Human Alliance. I became a disciple of several teachers, and even a cosmic legend personally taught me. Sigh, I¡¯m only at Lv. 5 now. My talent is really terrible.¡± Angus said nothing. Was he showing off? Any job in the Cosmic Human Alliance was fought over by many cosmic forces. A cosmic legend taught him personally? ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s talent far exceeds mine,¡± Tejano said. ¡°But I¡¯ve cultivated for decades, cultivated many schools of thought, and even received personal guidance from a cosmic legend. I¡¯m quite confident in this battle tonight.¡± Angus smiled obsequiously. ¡°Yes, although Xu Jingming is Earth¡¯s number one genius, he¡¯s still too youngpared to you.¡± ¡°Stop ttering me.¡± Tejano waved his hand. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Just leave.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Angus immediately flew back to the spaceship. In the spaceship, Angus looked at Tejano in the distant cosmos.?If Tejano were to stay on Earth for another 100 years, how much would that cost? As long as Tejano remained, it meant that the Cosmic Human Alliance would monitor this ster system. No other cosmic civilization would dare to act rashly. Unfortunately, our protection period for a new civilization is ending soon.?Angus also felt a sense of urgency.?I have to train more too. Tejano watched the spaceship leave and thought to himself,?These Earth experts can cultivate for more than ten hours a day, while I only train for half an hour a day. It feels a little embarrassing when I think about it. Although he had repeatedly urged himself, he was justzy. He liked good food and enjoyment¡ªhe didn¡¯t like suffering. This was also one of the reasons why he remained at Lv. 5 despite cultivating for decades. He didn¡¯t care about it either. After all, he became a cosmic lifeform at the age of six. He never believed that his talent could reach Lv. 9. If he couldn¡¯t reach Lv. 9¡ªwas there a difference to him being Lv. 3, Lv. 5, Lv. 7? Whoosh. Tejano took a step, and the golden patterns on his robe flowed. He traversed hundreds of thousands of kilometers with a single step and returned to his spaceship on Mars in a few steps. There was a virtual room in the spaceship. When he entered the room, Tejano floated slightly. The patterns in the room lit up, and his consciousness immediately entered the virtual world. ¡°Enter Earth¡¯s virtual world.¡± Tejano tapped gently with great familiarity. ¡°Wee, Ambassador Tejano.¡± The virtual world¡¯s voice sounded. After entering Earth¡¯s virtual world, Tejano¡¯s appearance changed. The color of his hair, eyebrows, and pupils changed. His skin turned ck, and his aura rapidly changed. He also dropped from a cosmic lifeform to a Perfectedary lifeform. I want to use this genius of a new cosmic civilization to hone myself. Simrly, I¡¯m honing them.?Tejano came to the martial arts arena in his personal space. This battle tonight is my most important battle on Earth. After all, my opponent¡­ is the number one genius of Earth¡¯s civilization!?Tejano still thought highly of him. The number one genius of a civilization produced from billions naturally couldn¡¯t be underestimated. Whoosh.? Tejano circted his strength, and his aura suddenly became much stronger. His skin suffused a strange luster. He reached out and picked up a staff, and Tejano began cultivating. ¡­ Time passed. Day passed, and night fell.. Everyone around the world was looking forward to the finals. Chapter 182 - Day of the Finals

Chapter 182: Day of the Finals

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming was practicing the cultivation method,ary Visualization, in a chamber. He freely released his telepathy, and the fluctuations of his consciousness naturally enveloped his surroundings. Even the dust in the air felt as intense as tiny meteors colliding with a¡¯s atmosphere when they brushed across his skin. Through the disturbances in the air, Xu Jingming sensed the area outside the chamber and knew some of the movements within the vi. This feeling wasn¡¯t intentional; his mind waspletely empty. Suddenly¡ª Xu Jingming opened his eyes. At this moment, it was precisely 8:55 p.m. Without needing an rm, his biological clock could be precise to the second while tempering his mind. It¡¯s time.?Xu Jingming got up and naturally pushed open the door. ¡°Is your mental tempering over?¡± Li Miaomiao heard the door open and walked out of her bedroom. She immediately shouted, ¡°Thepetition is about to begin.¡± ¡°Coming.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. After the mental tempering ended, his mental state was at its peak. Ever since he received the first volume of Beam Transformation, his mental tempering time was shortened to four hours a day. In the bedroom, Xu Jingming and his wife, Li Miaomiao, put on their VR headsets andy down. ¡­ In the virtual world¡¯s official livestream. ¡°They actually waited until thest few minutes beforeing online.¡± Xu Hong looked at the young couple walking over and couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°They sure are calm.¡± ¡°One¡¯s mental state is very important,¡± Grandpa Xu said with a smile. ¡°Some people perform beyond their usual limits at critical moments, while others crash at critical moments. Jingming¡¯s mental state is much better than that of ordinary people. He¡¯s one of those people who are more impressive the more critical the moment.¡± Xu Jingming chatted briefly with his rtives and friends before sitting down. ¡°There are so many viewers today. I reckon a new record will be set.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at the rapidly rising number of viewers. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming watched. ¡°Thepetition is about to begin.¡± There were only two people on thementary tform. One was a female host, and the other was the Earth Alliance¡¯s secretary general, Angus. Angus was definitely an important figure, and it was also his first time being a guest at the World Martial Arts Tournament. ¡°Ever since the virtual world¡¯sunch, batch after batch of experts have appeared around the world,¡± Angus said with a smile. ¡°And the World Martial Arts Tournament has been a spectacle; it also shows the strength of the true top experts around the world. Today is thest day of the World Martial Arts Tournament. ording to thepetition rules, the world champion will be decided. At this moment, the number of viewers in the livestream has exceeded 6.3 billion. Everyone, let¡¯s look forward to who will be world champion.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The female host looked at the time and said, ¡°The first match will begin with determining the third and fourth ce. Liu Hai will fight Tiger Fussen.¡± Countless people watched the livestream. Liu Hai and Tiger Fussen had already entered thebat preparation area. They chose their weapons and equipment before entering thebat map. ¡°The battle has begun.¡± Xu Jingming, Xu Hong, Dai Tongda, Dai Xiaoqing, Team Pearwood, and the others watched the battle seriously. In the modern city scene. Liu Hai and Tiger Fussen didn¡¯t hide themselves. They quickly arrived at the widest street square in the center and faced each other from afar. ¡°Senior Liu Hai and Senior Tiger Fussen were first and second on the Cosmos Ranking in the beginning,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°Now, they¡¯repeting for third and fourth ce.¡± ¡°They are indeed powerful enough to take up the first few spots on the Cosmos Ranking early on,¡± Yang Qingshuo praised. As they spoke, the battle began! This battle was exciting enough. Their strength and speed were on the same level, allowing them to attack to their heart¡¯s content. Before the two¡¯s battle, one had fought Tejano, and the other had fought Xu Jingming. They were much inferior in terms of basic strength, speed, and other aspects¡­ Naturally, they were defeated. Today, Liu Hai and Tiger Fussen were the most suitable opponents for each other. ¡°Seniors pay a lot of attention to defense inbat,¡± Xu Jingming said when he saw this. There was no need to talk about his master. With thebination of shield and saber, one Yin and one Yang, Liu Hai was the best at defense among all the experts he knew. Tiger Fussen¡¯s two axes were like two smaller shields, and his defense was equally strong. The two of them were skilled in both offense and defense, and theirbat techniques were quite extraordinary. After fighting for more than a minute, the square was in ruins. During the battle¡­ Liu Hai quickly gained the advantage, but he still fought for more than a minute before finally breaking through the defense of Tiger Fussen¡¯s two axes. He instantly stabbed through Tiger¡¯s throat. ¡°You won.¡± Tiger Fussen was very epting of his loss. Their strength and speed were on the same level, but his dual ax techniques were still a littleckingpared to Liu Hai. Although Liu Hai won, he was also impressed with his opponent. Other than the two freaks¡ªTejano and Xu Jingming¡ªTiger Fussen was the closest to him. ¡­ ¡°Let us congratte Liu Hai and Tiger Fussen for respectively obtaining third and fourth ce in the World Martial Arts Tournament,¡± the female host immediately announced. ¡°With this match now over, it¡¯s time for the finals that every member of the audience is looking forward to!¡± ¡°The finals will be between Xu Jingming and Tejano Xire,¡± Secretary General Angus said with a sigh. ¡°There¡¯s no doubt about their talent, and their strength is obvious to everyone. Tejano easily defeated Liu Hai previously, and Xu Jingming also easily defeated Tiger Fussen. The two of them are head and shoulders above thepetition globally.¡± As the female host and Secretary General Angus praised the two, the number of viewers in the livestream increased. ¡°Hurry, hurry.¡± ¡°The finals are about to begin.¡± ¡°Son, this is the finals! You have to watch even if you don¡¯t understand.¡± The audience was extremely enthusiastic. Some people couldn¡¯t be bothered watching the previous match to determine third and fourth ce. At most, they would watch the rey. However, the meaning of the finals was different. The number of viewers had truly set a record. Some children weren¡¯t interested in thepetition but were forced to watch by their parents. They were even held on their parents¡¯ps to watch thepetition so that they couldn¡¯t run around. ¡°Daddy, are the strongest humans on the about to be decided?¡± the boy asked his father. ¡°Yes, the strongest human on this.¡± His father nodded. The boy¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation as he watched the livestream. ¡­ ¡°I¡¯m heading over.¡± Xu Jingming got up after receiving the notification. Li Miaomiao got up and hugged her spouse. ¡°All the best.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming released his wife and saw his rtives and friends. ¡°Brother Xu, be world champion.¡± Yang Qingshuo was very excited. ¡°This is the most prestigious world champion title in the history of the World Martial Arts Tournament.¡± ¡°Be world champion.¡± Heng Fang, Liu Chongyuan, Dai Xiaoqing, and the others looked at Xu Jingming. Anyone who took the professional martial arts path as their career had the dream of bing world champion. It was just that in reality, one¡¯s physique had too much influence. Age, injuries, and various other reasons led to a decline in one¡¯s peak. Xu Jingming¡¯s group of friends had worked hard, but they ultimately didn¡¯t reach the peak. But today! The most anticipatedpetition in human history¡ªthe most prestigious Martial Arts Tournament¡ªwas also the first global tournament after the virtual world¡¯sunch. Billions of people werepeting to determine the world champion! ¡°Yeah, be world champion.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and tapped gently, entering thebat preparation space. ¡­ Tejano was alone in the stands. He didn¡¯t have any rtives or friends on Earth. This is the battle I¡¯m looking forward to the most on Earth.?Tejano¡¯s eyes burned. In the virtual world, other than his body bing a Perfectedary lifeform, he could use all hisbat techniques and other aspects. Tejano tapped gently and also entered thebat preparation space. ¡­ ¡°The two of them have entered thebat preparation area.¡± The female host¡¯s voice was excited. Countless audience members cheered when they saw Xu Jingming and Tejano. They were the two most dazzling people in the world. Which of the two was stronger? Who was world number one? Countless people were looking forward to it. Director Zhou stood in the stands alone and watched thepetition from afar. He also looked forward to it.?On one side is Earth¡¯s number one genius, Xu Jingming, and on the other is Tejano from the Cosmic Human Alliance. The resources that Tejano has received are beyond Earth¡¯s reach. Who will win this battle? It wasn¡¯t just Director Zhou; all the other upper echelons on Earth¡ªwho knew Tejano¡¯s true identity¡ªwatched this match nervously. Deep in their hearts, they also yearned for their Earth¡¯s number one genius, Xu Jingming¡­ to win this match! However, they didn¡¯t have detailed information on Tejano, nor did they have the right to investigate. Chapter 183 - Tejano vs. Xu Jingming

Chapter 183: Tejano vs. Xu Jingming

Trantor: CKtalon In the preparation area. Tejano shot a nce to the other side and very casually chose a staff and light armor. He¡¯s indeed best at staff techniques.?Xu Jingming came to a realization when he saw this as he also chose the usual light armor and spear. At the same time, he saw that the map of the battle was the Ancient Battlefield. The Ancient Battlefield didn¡¯t have any obstructions, and the environmental factors inbat were minimized. Whoosh! Whoosh! The two turned into streams of light and flew into the map. ****** On the ancient battlefield map. The only building here was a huge, dpidated, and ancient city wall that spanned nearly a kilometer. Outside the city wall was a vast piece ofnd dyed red with blood. At this moment, two figures descended andnded on the ground. Tejano grinned at Xu Jingming.?The number one genius among billions from an emerging cosmic civilization? This number one genius has no idea what he will be encountering today. Tejano never believed that he would lose! The teachings he received since he was a child were things beyond the imagination of Earth¡¯s civilization. Moreover, he had been personally taught by a cosmic legend. The means he possessed far exceeded Xu Jingming¡¯s imagination. However, I can¡¯t be careless. After all, he¡¯s extremely talented, and my talent is very poor, Tejano thought to himself.?I hope this number one genius of an emerging cosmic civilization can give me some inspiration and allow me to improve my evolution. Tejano observed Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming also observed his opponent.?Tejano has always been very mysterious. He rarely participates in public matches and wins easily every time. He also defeated my master very easily. I have to keep my guard up and not give him a chance. The duo¡¯s fighting spirit intensified, and the moment their fighting spirit faintly resonated¡ª Whoosh! Whoosh! Tejano and Xu Jingming moved at the same time. Their figures tore through the air, and a visible shockwave sted out. In the blink of an eye, they had arrived in close proximity, and the staff and spear had already attacked the other party. Bam! Bam! Bam! The weapons quickly collided. The two moved at high speeds as their weapons constantly shed. Double Images!?The moment Tejano shed, his figure turned much more ghostly. The staff¡¯s speed increased, and he used the move that defeated Liu Hai¡ªDouble Images. Double Images was one of Tejano¡¯s ultimate moves. What a fast staff technique!?Xu Jingming was secretly dumbfounded as he fought. He had just blocked the strike when the staff immediately spun around, and the other end of the staff stabbed over! It was so fast that it was fortunate that he had fused the essence of Water Style into his spearmanship. His spearmanship increased in speed with everybo, allowing him to block the strike. The sound of all kinds of weapons colliding made the global audience hold their breaths. ¡°He went all out the moment they started?¡± ¡°That strike was way too fast.¡± ¡°The two of them are that much stronger than us?¡± Liu Hai, Tiger Fussen, and the other Lv. 5 experts felt stifled. Xu Jingming and Tejano had just shed, but the strength they unleashed could instantly kill Liu Hai and Tiger Fussen! ¡°The speed at which these two experts fight is unimaginable.¡± The female host watched the slow-motion rey. Even with the footage yed ten times slower, Tejano¡¯s staff technique remained in the form of afterimages. sh,sh, poke, tap, sweep¡­ The staff was ethereal as it dealt an onught of attacks. As for Xu Jingming, he was good at Beam Transformation to begin with! His spearmanship pursued speed! Now that he had fused the essence of water into his spearmanship, he struck out repeatedly! In the slow-motion rey, the spear also turned into afterimages. ¡°This is ridiculous.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t even see it clearly when it¡¯s yed ten times slower?¡± ¡°Are the two of them even human?¡± Countless audience members were stunned. In the past, they could still clearly see the fights when they were yed ten times slower, but this time, they couldn¡¯t figure out much! Of course, they could see the two figures moving clearly, but they couldn¡¯t see their weapons. ¡°This is thepetition between world number one and number two.¡± ¡°The two of them are much stronger than Liu Hai and Tiger Fussen.¡± Having just watched the third-ce yoff, watching the finals made them feel that both battles were onpletely different levels. Be it movement speed or weapon speed, there were qualitative differences! ¡°Interesting!¡± Tejano¡¯s lips curled up slightly, and his arm suddenly grew by half a meter when he stabbed out, causing the range of his strike to clearly increase. Xu Jingming was already prepared; he twirled his spear and executed Water Style. Like a mighty wave, his spear swept over the staff and blocked this move.?Halu Singh is good at lengthening his arms and legs. During thepetition, Tejano¡¯s main torso extended and caved in greatly, avoiding my master¡¯s strike. ording to Halu Singh, Tejano is clearly better at extending his body. How can I not defend against this move? Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Tejano¡¯s attacks weren¡¯t only fast, but his arms also lengthened from time to time, making his attacks even more unpredictable. Instantly, the pressure on Xu Jingming to defend increased, and he was forced to use Water Style frequently. Water Style was adept at the offensive and defensive, and it could be switched to offense at any time while defending. ?Tejano became even more excited. His entire body was like a whip, and all the strength in his body gathered along his arms to the staff before he suddenly struck out. This strike was as fast as lightning; its might was clearly much stronger than before! It was one of Tejano¡¯s ultimate moves Devastation. Xu Jingming still swept his spear over and carefully blocked this move, but the moment the spear touched the staff¡ª Not good.?Xu Jingming felt a terrifying prative force that made it difficult for him to deflect the force. For a moment, he could only try his best to block with his spear. Boom! Xu Jingming was sent flying when the weapons collided. Tejano tapped his foot and caught up with his opponent at an even faster speed. He swung his staff ferociously again, and it was still the same ultimate move Devastation. As Xu Jingming was sent flying, he immediately used his spear to block again. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Tejano didn¡¯t stop his barrage of attacks, striking 12 times in a row in a bid to send the spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand flying! However, Xu Jingming kept on flying backward and parried all 12 times! He continued holding the spear tightly in his hand. Bang! After being struck 12 times, Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body was sent flying and crashed into the ancient city wall. The impact speed was tremendous, and under the intense impact, a section of the city wall where he crashed into exploded. Countless huge rocks tumbled down,pletely nketing the area and Xu Jingming¡¯s body. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is buried by the city walls!¡± Countless people were stunned. Tejano struck out 12 times in just two seconds! In less than two seconds, Xu Jingming was constantly flying backward. Even though he tapped the ground several times, he never managed to get his footing. He waspletely sted into the city wall, causing it to copse. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at the copsed city wall worriedly. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t be seen under the cover of countless bits of gravel. Xu Hong, his wife, Grandpa Xu, and the members of Team Pearwood were extremely nervous. Everyone in China and Xu Jingming¡¯s countless fans around the world were nervous. He couldn¡¯t have lost just like that, right? ¡­ Under the rubble of the copsed city wall, Xu Jingming had already crashed into the edge of the entire map. The transparent wall blocked Xu Jingming¡¯s retreat, and countless bits of gravel pressed down on him. What a fierce Tejano.?Xu Jingming tasted blood, but he swallowed the surging mouthful of blood. The impact from the collision was still quite great, and he was injured despite his formidable body. Xu Jingming looked at the translucent wall behind him and held the spear in his hand. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry to charge out. With his cellr-level control, his body recovered very quickly, and he could seize this opportunity to recover. At the same time, Xu Jingming closed his eyes under the ruins.. His heart was like a¡ªsilent and eternal¡ªallowing his senses to magnify and sense the auras in the outside world. Chapter 184 - Lv. 5 53%

Chapter 184: Lv. 5 53%

Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have any distracting thoughts when cultivating mental tempering; he appeared to be thoughtless. In fact, he was least afraid of sneak attacks. In this state, the range of his senses reached its broadest and sharpest levels. Even his biological clock was urate to the second. Any trace of hostility would result in Xu Jingming¡¯s counter-attack! Now that he was buried under the copsed city wall, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t see the outside world. With a thought, he entered a mental tempering state, and his senses were immediately magnified a thousand times. Every piece of gravel remained crystal-clear in his senses, and he also sensed the vast boundary walls. He also sensed the air flow outside the ruins and the most intense aura¡ªTejano¡¯s life force. Tejano¡¯s life force was like a torch. Huh??Tejano stood outside the ruins and frowned slightly.?With Xu Jingming¡¯s control over his strength, even if he crashed into the city wall, the resulting impact would be significantly reduced. At most, he would suffer minor injuries. Yet, he¡¯s hiding inside? Is he trying to ambush me? Although his cultivation speed was slow and his talent wasn¡¯t high, Tejano had traveled the virtual world from a young age and had experienced countless battles. He was rich inbat experience. I¡¯ve locked onto his location.?Tejano immediately magnified the surrounding aura fluctuations through his sensing. Soon, he locked onto a concealed vital aura! Over there!?After Tejano confirmed it, he smiled to himself.?You want to ambush me? Whoosh. Tejano leaped onto the ruins and pretended to search carefully. ¡­ ¡°Xu Jingming crashed into the city wall and was buried by it. Why isn¡¯t he out yet?¡± ¡°Perhaps he¡¯s too seriously injured and wants to recover from his injuries.¡± ¡°That collision caused the city wall to copsepletely. The recoil from the collision must be ridiculous; even Xu Jingming could be seriously injured.¡± Countless people guessed; they didn¡¯t know Xu Jingming¡¯s current state. Countless viewers around the world held their breaths and watched the battle proceed. ¡­ Atop the rubble, Tejano carefully observed as he walked. He held a staff and looked like he was ready to attack at any moment. When Tejano arrived above Xu Jingming and was less than ten meters away from thetter, Xu Jingming¡ªwho was in a mental tempering state¡ªfelt the threat increase. He followed his instincts and suddenly charged forward. At the same time, the spear projection erupted like a volcano and stabbed out. Boom! The ruins suddenly exploded when Xu Jingming moved. The distance of less than ten meters was too close, and Tejano couldn¡¯t dodge in time. However, he sneered and stabbed down! This strike easily pulverized the gravel and stabbed at Xu Jingming¡¯s body with indomitable force. Bang! The upward charging spear projection collided with the staff, and its momentum immediately plummeted. Tejano immediately blinked away, while Xu Jingmingpletely rushed out of the ruins andnded on the empty ground beside him. ¡°How cunning. You actually started to use sneak attacks.¡± Tejano looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Unfortunately, it¡¯s useless against me.¡± ¡°You sensed it pretty fast.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his opponent. ¡­ At this moment, the official livestream was ying a slow-motion rey of the battle. Tejano was walking on the ruins, and when he was less than ten meters away from where Xu Jingming was buried under the ruins, Xu Jingming suddenly tore out and thrust forward like a bolt of lightning! It was terrifyingly fast! Tejano seemed to have known all along as he stabbed down with his staff, hitting the spear. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s weapon and spear are three meters long, and Tejano¡¯s staff is 2.6 meters long,¡± Secretary General Angus said with a smile at thementary tform. ¡°When Xu Jingming charged up, he stabbed out with one hand. If the two of them didn¡¯t defend and instead attacked each other¡­ Xu Jingming would¡¯ve stabbed Tejano first. However, Tejano clearly predicted it and deflected this strike with his pole.¡± ¡°How harrowing.¡± ¡°Less than ten meters away and blocked by the rubble, it¡¯s impossible to see with the naked eye. One side is attacking while the other side neuters the threat?¡± ¡°The two of them are too terrifying.¡± Countless people around the world watched the slow-motion rey before understanding how terrifying the battle between the two was. ¡­ Tejano and Xu Jingming observed each other and knew that the opponent wasn¡¯t easy to deal with. Very good. The stronger Xu Jingming is, the better.?Tejano¡¯s eyes burned.?I¡¯m only afraid that he¡¯s not strong enough. In terms of strength, speed, and perception, I can¡¯t find his ws at all.?Xu Jingming frowned slightly.?If there are no ws, I¡¯ll create them. He immediately moved and tore through the air, causing a shockwave to st out as he arrived with his spear. ng! Tejano had already advanced and met the attack with his staff. Both parties unleashed their full strength and speed, releasing their various moves to their heart¡¯s content. The ground rumbled from the strikes, and sand and rocks flew everywhere. Large craters appeared in the ground, and some flying rocks crashed into the distant city wall, pockmarking it. My staff technique has reached Lv. 5 53%, but my speed is actually lower than his??Tejano thought to himself. What a terrifying Tejano. Other than having a slight advantage in speed, I¡¯m inferior in every other aspect.?Xu Jingming also sensed that the other party¡¯s staff technique contained immense strength and was extremely agile. He only had a slight advantage in speed thanks to his focus on Beam Transformation. Tejano had the advantage in their sh. He mostly attacked, and Xu Jingming was forced to defend most of the time apart from the asional counter-attacking. Out of ten moves, he only counter-attacked twice or thrice. How many ultimate moves is this Tejano good at??Xu Jingming felt pressured.?He¡¯s good at at least ten staff techniques; I can confirm at least 19 ultimate moves! During thepetition with Liu Hai, Tejano didn¡¯t reveal much of his strength and only used one ultimate move. He only unleashed it to his heart¡¯s content at this moment! When all kinds of ultimate moves werebined, Xu Jingming felt suffocated and was forced to defend most of the time. Whoosh. A ghostly sneak attack that was like a venomous snake. Boom! It was like an earth-shattering onught! There were also three-hitbos, staff techniques attacking across space¡­ Every bizare move ced immense pressure on Xu Jingming. As he constantly defended, Xu Jingming suddenly swept his spear! Boom! He controlled the countless cells in his body and collectivelymandeered his strength. At this moment, his entire body was like a huge divine bow. The spear in his hand was like an arrow on a bowstring as he swept out with force. The spear struck out like an arrow, and the air instantly turned into a vacuum, producing a terrifying rumble. Mountain Style¡ªone of the five ultimate moves. Mountain Style was also a move thatbined offense and defense. Of the five ultimate moves, it was the move with the greatest strength. It was just that this move required an extremely short period to channel the strength, giving the opponent time to respond. At this moment, Tejano struck out with his staff, and like a huge snake, he blocked the terrifying spear that came sweeping over. Using softness to counter hardness, Tejano was sent retreating the moment he came into contact with it. Tejano stood in the distance and praised, ¡°Xu Jingming, I¡¯m really impressed. Your spearmanship has reached this level just ten months after the virtual world¡¯sunch. How impressive.¡± ¡°You tter me. I¡¯m inferior to you in terms of physical control,¡± Xu Jingming said. Through this battle, he could vaguely sense that his spearmanship skills had improved, but it was probably only Lv. 5 40%. In terms of explosive strength and agility, he was much inferior to Tejano. ording to Xu Jingming¡¯s guess¡­ Tejano¡¯s staff technique was probably about Lv. 5 50%. ¡°You also cultivated evolutionary methods after the virtual world¡¯sunch. You¡¯re younger than me, but your control over your body exceeds mine. You¡¯re truly impressive,¡± Xu Jingming praised from the bottom of his heart. Tejano didn¡¯t feel happy when he heard that. Instead, he felt his face burn.?Younger? I¡¯m about the same age as your grandfather! ¡°Xu Jingming, I¡¯ll use one of my secret techniques next. If you can¡¯t block it, you¡¯ll die,¡± Tejano said out of goodwill. He had seen many so-called staff techniques and had learned dozens of them, but the strongest of his staff techniques¡­ were three secret techniques! These were the three secret techniques his father had tailor-made for him. Not only could he unleash extreme strength at theary lifeform stage, but it was also a very important foundation for moves during the cosmic lifeform stage. With this foundation, one had a chance of reaching Lv. 9 in the future. Tejano had also spent some effort on the three secret techniques, but his improvement was slow. He was still at Lv. 5 now. Secret technique??Xu Jingming thought to himself and became more cautious.?This Tejano sure is confident. He even warned me before using the secret technique. From this point of view, Xu Jingming thought well of Tejano. ¡°Be careful!¡± The moment Tejano said that, he leaped out like a stream of light. At the same time, staff after staff appeared in the world! Every staff afterimage was like a huge python, and instantly, more than ten staff afterimages enveloped the sky and Xu Jingming. One of the three secret techniques passed down by Tejano¡¯s family¡ªHeavenly Python Series.. Chapter 185 - Epiphany

Chapter 185: Epiphany

Trantor: CKtalon This staff technique¡­?Liu Hai, Tu Ling, Miyagawa Meishin, Halu Singh, Tiger Fussen, and the other experts revealed looks of surprise. All of them were very talented in martial arts and had reached Lv. 5, so they couldpletely sense the uniqueness of this staff technique! These staff afterimages were like dancing pythons; one couldn¡¯t even tell the pattern. Every staff afterimage was unpredictable as they attempted to avoid Xu Jingming¡¯s spear and attack him. Moreover, the staff afterimages fused perfectly into one¡ªevery movebined into one move that resembled a huge that enveloped Xu Jingming. Ambassador Tejano should¡¯ve used the basics of some supreme legacy found in the universe.?In the stands, Pang Ze confirmed it at a nce.?In all my years, I¡¯ve only seen that guest from the big family in the Great Horn Star Alliance using a simr move. Pang Ze immediately determined the unique charm. Ambassador Tejano has a very impressive background. It¡¯s very normal for him toe into contact with the supreme legacies of cosmic humans.?Pang Ze came to a realization.?The chances of Xu Jingming winning this battle are slim. ¡­ Tejano idolized his father the most. His father had spent a lot of effort to create three secret techniques for him, and he had also told him that by focusing on the three secret techniques, he had a chance of reaching Lv. 9! His father had broken down the way to practice and the secret to improvement for these three secret techniques at every stage¡ªfrom aary lifeform to a cosmic lifeform all the way to Lv. 9. He had provided his son with excruciating detail. As the number one genius of a weak civilization, you should be proud to lose to my family¡¯s secret technique,?Tejano thought, but his expression quickly changed. This was because Xu Jingming had blocked every move of his Heavenly Python Series. No matter how he attacked, Xu Jingming managed to parry every attack despite doing so with great difficulty. Boom! Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming felt a terrifying pressure that was unprecedented. He also immediately used his strongest defensive move¡ªSpatial Domain Style! Of the five ultimate moves recorded in the Beam Transformation legacy¡¯s first volume, only the Spatial Domain Style was purely for defense. It didn¡¯t seek to dish out any offensive attacks but only defended against the enemy¡¯s attacks. As he executed this move with his spear, the spear afterimages seemed to form a shield that enveloped Xu Jingming. Moreover, the spear afterimage barrier had twoyers. Oneyer was formed at the front half of the spearhead, while the otheryer was formed at the end of the spear. He tried his best to block the staff afterimages. These staff afterimages weren¡¯t too strong, only 30 to 40% stronger than Xu Jingming, but their trajectories were unpredictable¡ªlike venomous snakes that slithered in circles, searching for gaps in his defense! They would burrow into any they found. The outeryer of Xu Jingming¡¯s twoyered spear-afterimage shield would asionally fail. Thankfully, the inneryer managed to mount a sessful defense. Xuan¡¯s Spatial Domain Style requires one to control spacepletely, turning it into one¡¯s own domain to block all attacks.?Xu Jingming found it extremely strenuous as well.?Tejano clearly only has one staff weapon, but it¡¯s so difficult for me to defend with my full strength? ****** ¡°Xu Jingming is about to lose.¡± ¡°Blocking the attacks has been very strenuous on him; he feels like he will copse at any moment.¡± In the livestream, the battle between the two parties was also reyed at a slow speed. Through the slow-motion rey at 10x, countless viewers around the world could clearly determine that¡­ Tejano had an overwhelming advantage. The staff afterimages attacked frantically, and Xu Jingming appeared clumsy, barely blocking them. A prolonged defense will lead to a loss.?Liu Hai frowned when he saw this. Being able to barely block for a moment meant that he was doomed the moment he made a mistake. Tejano and Xu Jingming¡¯s strength has indeed far exceeded ours.?Tiger Fussen sighed with emotion when he saw this.?I won¡¯t even be able to withstand a single strike from Tejano¡¯s terrifying staff technique. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao, Wang Yi, Dai Xiaoqing, and many of Xu Jingming¡¯s rtives and friends became nervous. They could all tell that Xu Jingming was at an absolute disadvantage! Huh??Pang Ze was a little surprised as he watched thepetition carefully. In his eyes, the battle between Tejano and Xu Jingming was extremely clear.?What astonishing perception! Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship is clearly improving! ¡­ When he first started blocking the Heavenly Python Series¡ªone of the three secret techniques¡ªXu Jingming indeed felt a suffocating pressure. He even felt that he would be crushed and lose thepetition. But when his spear blocked the staff afterimages time and time again, he could also vaguely sense the force cirction of the other party¡¯s staff technique every time he diverted its forces. Just like how Liu Hai could imitate some staff techniques from fighting Tejano. Xu Jingming¡¯s Spatial Domain Style was also very good at deflecting force. The more he blocked, the more he understood Tejano¡¯s staff technique. Incredible staff technique.?Xu Jingming sensed that every staff technique was interwoven with multiple forces. Sometimes, the staff technique only entwined three forces; sometimes, it could be abination of five or six forces; sometimes, it was purely one force¡­ The forces kept changing, but the might of every staff technique was terrifying and its trajectory unpredictable. The forces are constantly changing. His staff technique is random and adapts to my spear technique; it¡¯s very difficult to block. However, staff techniques require a core force. That force is the foundation of staff techniques, and the other forces are the variables in staff techniques. The first is the core, while the second, third, and all the way to eighth are variables? Once you grasp the first one¡­ the staff technique will be perfect as one. Xu Jingming could only make a vague judgment. After all, the variations in staff techniques were tooplicated; one couldn¡¯t learn them without a detailed legacy. But to Xu Jingming, this vague understanding opened a door for him.?Grasp one? The second, third, and all the way to eighth are variations? Doesn¡¯t Xuan¡¯s Beam Transformation Spear also follow this principle? Xu Jingming had once possessed the cosmic legend, Xuan, and he had felt Xuan use his spear more than ten million times! Although his stabs were just different ways of stabbing, it had a ¡®core.¡¯ Only by grasping the core would all the stabs be one. They could borrow strength from each other millions of times without end! Of course, Xuan¡¯s spearmanship at Lv. 10 was countless times more profound than Tejano¡¯s. Xuan¡¯s spearmanship was much moreplicated, and more than ten million stabs were variables. As for the core? There was no clear core, but a core formed naturally with thebination of countless variables. Core and variables. At this moment, Xu Jingming recalled the five ultimate moves in the first volume of Beam Transformation and gained new insights. He used the Spatial Domain Style with a strange rhythm¡ªeither fast or slow¡ªthat changed unpredictably. The circles formed by the spear afterimages had the will of water, allowing him to defend more freely and perfectly. The outer spear-afterimage barrier blocked the staff afterimages. In fact, the so-called five ultimate moves could be fused together. ording to Xuan¡¯s guidance, the final goal was to fuse them into Beam Transformation! Now that Spatial Domain Style had naturally fused with Water Style, its might clearly increased. It was already close to achieving greater mastery. Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship is getting stronger!?Tejano also discovered this revtion. He was using his secret technique to attack with all his might. He saw that Xu Jingming was at an absolute disadvantage and was about to copse at any moment, but Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship suddenly became stronger,pletely blocking his attacks. Xu Jingming even counter-attacked, his spear erupting like a volcano. It was his ultimate move, Fire Style. Tejano immediately blocked. When the weapons collided this time, Tejano was sent retreating more than ten meters. He found it unbelievable. Xu Jingming tapped his foot and caught up to Tejano. He then stabbed out with his spear one after another! His spearmanshipbined with the concept of Water Style! But when he stabbed out, it had the ferocity of Fire Style! Every strike borrowed the force and channeled it ¨¤ Beam Transformation, so the numerous spear techniques naturally became one. What??Tejano blocked the attack narrowly. Every time he blocked, he was forced to retreat. Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship was terrifying, and his moves were fast and fierce. Tejano found it unbelievable that he was being constantly attacked. He was clearly about to use the secret technique to end thepetition, but why did Xu Jingming be even stronger? Awesome, awesome. The softness of Water, the fieriness of Fire, the heaviness of Mountain, the control using Spatial Domain, and the eleration of Beam Transformation. The five styles are one¡ªonly bybining the five styles can I truly master the Beam Transformation Spear Technique.?Xu Jingming was delighted.?I¡¯ve gained some insights from this battle, allowing me to fuse Water and Fire into Beam Transformation. Thebination of the three styles and the cirction of strength made Xu Jingming feel closer to perfection. If he looked at hisbat strength interface, he would discover that Beam Transformation¡¯s spearmanship had jumped from ¡®Lv. 5 39%¡¯ to ¡®Lv. 5 41%¡¯ before jumping to ¡®Lv. 5 43%¡¯¡­ It wasn¡¯t just Beam Transformation Spear either.. For example, Astral Spear, footwork, and even his actualbat bonus kept rising. Chapter 186 - Beam Transformation 36-Hit Combo!

Chapter 186: Beam Transformation 36-Hit Combo!

Trantor: CKtalon In the evolutionary path, legacies were very important, and so was the master. A legacy was like a book; one had to read and self-study from it. When one was stumped or reached a bottleneck, they could only rely on themselves! Sometimes, they would be stuck at a critical point and wouldn¡¯t be able to figure it out for the rest of their lives. But with a master¡¯s guidance, they coulde to a realization with just a simple mention! Moreover, a master could understand his disciple¡¯s evolutionary progress and understand what problems his disciple encountered. He could guide him in a targeted manner, making the speed of improvement naturally different. Xu Jingming and the others were self-taught! After stepping into Lv. 5, their improvement became slower and slower. The Heavenly Python Series¡ªone of Tejano¡¯s three secret techniques¡ªgave Xu Jingming plenty of inspiration. He figured out some of the questions that previously gued him, and his spearmanship immediately reached a new level! On the battlefield, the spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand was extremely agile. Hebined the three styles¡ªWater, Fire, and Beam Transformation. When he executed them, he was gentle, violent, or fast. Everything happened naturally, and his might was clearly much greater than before. How did his spearmanship improve so much??Tejano was actually suppressed and was at a disadvantage. At this moment, he couldn¡¯t help but feel ashamed and furious. What kind of cultivation resources did he have? His cultivation conditions? He had practiced arduously for decades, and he even had the advantage in terms of strength and speed. Moreover, he had secret techniques; yet, he was actually at a disadvantage? He was ashamed and furious. ¡°Get lost!¡± His fury spread to every part of his body. His mind, will, and every cell in his body became one. Tejano¡¯s eyes turned slightly red, and his aura became much more violent. His staff became extremely ferocious and fierce. Boom! Boom! Boom! Tejano unleashed his full strength like a trapped beast that had been restrained for extended periods. He suddenly unleashed his strength and struck out repeatedly with his staff! The staff technique contained the explosive forces that resulted from the restraints, and he actually counter-attacked once again! Xu Jingming also instantly focused his three styles as one, with Water Style being the primary force, constantly borrowing forces to deflect and block the staff. This move was none other than Fire of Desire, one of Tejano¡¯s three secret techniques. Fire of Desire was the most ferocious and domineering move of Tejano¡¯s three secret techniques. His mind, will, and desirespletely fused into his body, allowing him to unleash his strongest attack. Of course, Tejano only cultivated the basics and was only good at mobilizing ¡®anger.¡¯ He wasn¡¯t good at other mes of desire. ording to his father¡¯s expectations, the process of controlling all kinds of mes of desire for this secret technique was also a process of cultivating one¡¯s mind and will. What ferocious attacks.?Xu Jingming could also sense the ferocity of the other party¡¯s attacks. He immediately focused on Water Style and rolled with the punches. I can now mobilize every cell in my body with my mind and consciousness; it¡¯s getting easier and easier. My strength and speed have clearly increased.?Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t divert his attention to look at thebat strength interface duringbat, but he could clearly sense the changes in his body. Every move he made could perfectly mobilize his body¡¯s cells. His strength, speed, and agility were improving in every aspect. His spearmanship also came closer to perfection. Even though Tejano had used a secret technique, Xu Jingming still managed to parry every move by rolling with the punches. ¡­ The atmosphere in the official livestream became even more tense. With Xu Jingming¡¯s epiphany and breakthrough, Tejano no longer had an advantage in the battlefield. Even if he used Fire of Desire, one of his three secret techniques, Xu Jingming could perfectly block it. Who would win? Who would lose? The audience couldn¡¯t understand either. They only knew that these two were too strong. Xu Jingming and Ambassador Tejano can actually fight to this extent??Many of the upper echelons on Earth were extremely surprised. Knowing Tejano¡¯s background, they knew how slim their chances of winning were. They only held a sliver of hope. However, reality surprised them. Xu Jingming¡¯s strength had increased inbat. Xu Jingming¡¯s talent andprehension are indeed impressive. As expected of the number one genius on Earth in terms of martial arts.?Pang Ze nodded as he watched.?Tejano¡¯s three secret techniques should¡¯ve inspired Xu Jingming, allowing his strength topletely transform and improve. His strength and speed have increased, and the gap between them has decreased. And in actualbat¡­ Xu Jingming is much stronger than Tejano. This battle is getting interesting.?Pang Ze became more expectant. After the basic gap in strength and other aspects narrowed, one would have the overall advantage in actualbat! Despite being forced to use his three secret techniques, Tejano still didn¡¯t have a clear advantage. ¡­ Xu Jingming also sensed the uniqueness of this secret technique when he blocked Tejano¡¯s fierce and violent staff technique, Fire of Desire. I can sense his secret technique and his burning mind and will, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?It feels like he¡¯s doing some form of self-guidance, allowing a certain extreme emotion in him to constantly magnify and mobilize his entire body through emotion. However, I¡¯m not sure which emotion it is and how it¡¯s mobilized. However, I¡¯ve cultivated the three ways to hone my willpower¡ªcold, heat, and pain. I can be unaffected, and my mind and will arepletely focused on spearmanship. This is the ¡®heat¡¯ realm when ites to will honing. When the mind is hot, the will is stronger!? I can also imitate Tejano and fight using the ¡®heat¡¯ realm.?With a thought, Xu Jingming¡¯s moves changed. He practiced Beam Transformation every day while practicing the Mental Tempering technique! As it was a pure thrust, he didn¡¯t have to think aboutplicated spear moves. Under such a heated state of mind, only rtively pure moves were suitable. For example, Tejano¡¯s staff techniques were all mighty strikes! Attack! Attack! Attack!?In this state, Xu Jingming¡¯s mind waspletely focused on his spearmanship. He didn¡¯t have any distracting thoughts, and all his moves were the same ¡®thrust!¡¯ In this state, the mobilization of all his strength was clearly purer and more natural. Countless cells had a pure thought as they executed that single thrust! The mobilization of strength was faster, and the expenditure was smaller. The might of every unleashed strike clearly increased. Beam Transformation! It was also Beam Transformation of the five ultimate moves! Huh??When Tejano attacked, he discovered that the secret technique, Fire of Desire, couldn¡¯t keep up with Xu Jingming¡¯s Beam Transformation. I can¡¯t keep up even with my speed??Tejano¡¯s moves changed again. This time, the staff in his hand stabbed out repeatedly like a phantom, colliding with Xu Jingming¡¯s spear and shaft. His staff¡¯s afterimages were clearly much denser and faster, and his speed wasn¡¯t inferior to Beam Transformation. This staff technique was Dark Forest of Tejano¡¯s three secret techniques. The speed disyed by Dark Forest was superficial; its ingenuity was how itpletely devoured an enemy like a dark forest. The two attacked each other, with the staff colliding with the spear shaft. Xu Jingming waspletely engrossed as he delivered consecutive strikes. In the blink of an eye, he had delivered 30 strikes, and he very naturally followed up with another strike. Huh??Tejano felt Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship be faster and faster. His secret technique, Dark Forest, couldn¡¯t ward off his opponent anymore. What¡¯s going on? I¡¯ve used all three of my secret techniques, yet Xu Jingming still has the upper hand??Tejano was anxious and furious. Xu Jingming¡¯s 33rd strike increased in speed, and Tejano barely blocked it. 34th strike, 35th strike¡­ At this moment, Tejano instantly came to a realization. It¡¯s the Beam Transformation 36-hitbo at theary lifeform stage??Tejano was knowledgeable and knew some famous killer moves at theary lifeform stage. Beam Transformation 36-hitbo was one of them. Just as Tejano thought of this, Xu Jingming¡ªwho was in a heated state¡ªstabbed out with his 36th strike. A terrifying spear afterimage shed past and prated Tejano¡¯s body. Chapter 187 - The Luck of Earth

Chapter 187: The Luck of Earth

Once Beam Transformation could deliver 36 consecutive strikes, it could be considered as reaching greater mastery. Xuan had five ultimate moves recorded in the first volume of Beam Transformation, and any ultimate move that reached greater mastery meant virtual invincibility at the same level! As for Xu Jingming, he clearly had the most insights into Beam Transformation. Under his epiphany and his heated focus, he finally executed a Beam Transformation 36-hitbo! The moment this move was executed, Xu Jingming feltfort run through his body. He felt that his understanding of spearmanship and his control over his body became closer to perfection. Bam! The spear tore through the air like a bubble exploding, and it was as fast as an afterimage as it shed past Tejano¡¯s body. However, Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed. This was because he didn¡¯t encounter any obstructions and missed. Impossible!?Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t believe this oue.?How could he dodge the final strike of the 36-hitbo at its speed? This didn¡¯t make sense. Even if Tejano had reached Lv. 5 50% in staff techniques and was more agile than him, he shouldn¡¯t have been able to dodge the terrifying speed of the 36th strike. If he had such agility, he would¡¯ve probably killed him in two or three strikes. How could he have fought for so long? But in fact, he missed! Whoosh. Tejano¡¯s figure then dissipated, and another Tejano appeared beside him. At this moment, white mist rose from Tejano¡¯s entire body. Countless veins began to appear on his skin as they warped visibly over his bare skin. His entire person appeared much more ferocious and evil. Tejano¡¯s eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Xu Jingming with red eyes. He looked like a demon that had walked out of hell in legends, and he looked a little terrifying. ¡°To dish out a Beam Transformation 36 hitbo, I¡¯ve underestimated you,¡± Tejano said hoarsely. Xu Jingming felt the scorching airwaves from Tejano¡¯s body. The hot airwaves formed a white mist, and the terrifying aura made Xu Jingming a little stifled. The other party¡¯s appearance was clearly abnormal. What¡¯s going on??Xu Jingming had only studied the first volume of Beam Transformation, so his knowledge was limited. He couldn¡¯t understand Tejano¡¯s state at all.?How did his aura suddenly be so much stronger? Tejano had mixed emotions.?I never expected that on Earth, aary lifeform that has cultivated the evolutionary method for less than a year would force me to the end and have no choice but to use a forbidden technique. This was the only forbidden technique he had mastered¡ªa forbidden technique used when risking his life. Once he used a forbidden technique, his body would copse and die in five minutes at theary lifeform stage. Of course, this was the virtual world. Using a forbidden technique only caused his virtual body to copse. But being forced to this point meant that Tejano was forced into a corner. Tejano never expected that this battle would force him to use all his means. ¡­ This is¡­ a forbidden technique??In the stands, Pang Ze came to a conclusion at a nce. Once one reached Lv. 5, they began to control their cells. The mobilization of their body¡¯s potential was already very strong! To improve greatly over this foundation? It was unrealistic! However, there were still some great and impressive existences in the vast universe who had created forbidden techniques that could greatly increase their strength, speed, agility, and other aspects. For example, some experts might exceed their limits inbat when their mind and will entered a special state. They could perfectly mobilize every cell and unleash greater strength and speed than usual. As for forbidden techniques, they allowed the cultivator to enter a special state stably. Xu Jingming is definitely a genius.?Pang Ze silently watched the two figures in the livestream and thought to himself,?To be able to master Beam Transformation 36-hitbo at Lv. 5, it¡¯s difficult to find an equal opponent at the same level. However, it¡¯s only ¡®difficult.¡¯ In the vast universe, there are still people stronger than him at the same level. Tejano¡ªthis scion who grasps secret techniques from supreme legacies and possesses a forbidden technique¡ªisn¡¯t something that ordinaryary lifeform geniuses can match. Compared to Tejano, Xu Jingming¡¯s resources are much inferior,?Pang Ze thought. He originally believed that Xu Jingming had a chance of winning, but he never expected Tejano to have mastered a forbidden technique. ¡­ ¡°How did Tejano Xire be like this?¡± ¡°Countless veins are twisting over his skin. It looks terrifying.¡± ¡°His eyes have turned blood-red.¡± ¡°He actually dodged that strike.¡± Countless audience members felt their hearts palpitate. Tejano¡¯s current appearance was indeed a little terrifying. Liu Hai, Tiger Fussen, Tu Ling, and the others were both shocked by the speed at which Xu Jingming struck out in his 36-hitbo and also shocked by Tejano¡¯s incredulous dodge. This battle was indeed much more terrifying than they had expected. These two monsters¡­?Liu Hai couldn¡¯t help but think to himself.?Jingming has already cultivated to this level, while Tejano is a few years younger than Jingming. They¡¯re both monsters. ****** Tejano stood on the ancient battlefield and was very calm. ¡°Xu Jingming, the Beam Transformation 36-hitbo is virtually invincible among those at the same level, but it¡¯s only virtually. It¡¯s useless against me!¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s pupils constricted. Of course, he knew that the description in the legacy only said that one was virtually invincible at the same level. This was because under normal circumstances, the true geniuses ofary lifeforms had at most reached greater mastery of Beam Transformation. To go further? The difficulty of breaking through was ten times or a hundred times greater. It was very difficult for even more humans to go beyond greater mastery as aary lifeform. Therefore, it was only virtually invincible. The probability of encountering someone stronger was extremely low. Tejano was an exception; he was the most terrifying existence that Earth¡¯s civilization had encountered in history! There were very few descendants of such super family ns in the Cosmic Human Alliance. In terms of ratio, there wouldn¡¯t be a single one on thousands ofs. The probability of encountering such descendants was also extremely low. Now, Xu Jingming had encountered that extremely low probability. ¡°Impressive.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in amazement. ¡°I¡¯m inferior to you in terms of physique and talent when ites to unleashing such extraordinary strength.¡± Tejano felt even more embarrassed and angry when he heard that.?Talent? Talent my ass! ¡°On your guard,¡± Tejano said before taking a step forward. Whoosh¡ª Xu Jingming was rmed because Tejano was too fast! Even though he was good at Beam Transformation and had undergone an all-round transformation, he still found it impossible to dodge at this speed. Whoosh. Tejano only took a simple step forward and stabbed out with the staff in one hand. It was a very simple one-handed forward jab! However, delivering it with increased speed made it extremely terrifying. Bam. As Xu Jingming retreated, he immediately spun the spear in his hand and blocked the strike like flowing water. With Water Style as the core of the three unified styles, the might of Water Style clearly increased. Even so, he barely blocked the jab with his movement technique, but the terrifying force of the collision transmitted to his body despite suffering some level of diversion. The impact sent Xu Jingming flying involuntarily. He tapped the ground repeatedly and retreated dozens of meters before stabilizing himself with great difficulty. Hmph.?Tejano advanced again and arrived in front of his opponent. He swung his staff horizontally, causing the air to explode and the shockwaves to spread out like a fan. Xu Jingming held his spear with both hands and tried his best to block the sweep, doing his best to deflect the force. Bang! However, Xu Jingming¡¯s expression remained unchanged at the moment of contact. The might of this sweep was even more terrifying. His entire body was sent flying, and he crashed into the city wall with a bang. Anotherrge portion of the city wall copsed, and the area of copse this time wasrger than thest time. Countless bits of gravel buried Xu Jingming again. Tejano took a step and arrived close, cleaving down at the gravel in front of him. While the city wall was still copsing, Tejano had already struck down. Wherever the staff passed, countless gravel turned to dust. How am I supposed to fight this??Xu Jingming leaned against the boundary wall and couldn¡¯t help but feel despair when faced with the raging strike. He never expected that Tejano would be even stronger despite having mastered Beam Transformation 36-hitbo. Xu Jingming felt despair when facing this strike, but he was delighted. This was because he knew very well that aary lifeform genius who had mastered Beam Transformation 36-hitbo could suppress others at the same level. They were terrifying geniuses that only appeared out of hundreds or thousands ofs. Earth was lucky to have such a genius. Whoosh. Xu Jingming felt despair and joy in his heart. He blocked the terrifying staff with all his might while keeping his emotions in check.. Chapter 188 - Final Víctory Chapter 188: Final V¨ªctory Trantor: CKtalon When the finals began, the expectations of his rtives and friends, as well as the expectations of everyone in China, and his thirst for the Martial Arts Tournament since he was a child. made Xu Jingming yearn to be world champion! But when the battle reached this point, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t care if he won. He was extremely satisfied with this battle. He had benefited greatly from it-he had gained an epiphany from Tejano¡¯s secret technique and had achieved greater mastery of Beam Transformation! Tejano was a super genius who could suppress him. He just needed to enjoy this battle with such a super genius! Boom! Tejano swung his staff mightily, and Xu Jingming turned his body to block His entire body was instantly sent flying, mming into countless gravel and hitting a portion of the intact city wall. The wall copsed again from the impact. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Tejano chased after him repeatedly, and every time, Xu Jingming failed to escape. He was sent flying, forced to retreat dozens of meters, or made to stagger a few steps Huh? After casting the forbidden spell, Tejano delivered more than ten follow-up strikes, but he discovered that Xu Jingming was retreating less and less as he blocked. Water is formless. I have to go with the enemy¡¯s flow and find the enemy¡¯s weak spots to defeat the enemy. Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship became even more unpredictable. At this moment, he was filled with endless joy. He finally understood the true core of Water Style-one of the five ultimate moves. The flow of water is drawn toward a spot that undergoes a path of least resistance; this is also howa spear technique should be executed. There are no fixed forms! As long as Ican grasp the core of ¡®going with the enemy¡¯s flow and finding the enemys weak spot,¡¯ my spearmanship will have a core. Ive read it countless times in the legacy, but it¡¯s inferior to understanding it in actual bat. Xu Jingming became even more excited. There¡¯s a saying that went: if a man in the morning hears the right way, he may die in the evening without regret. The joy of the epiphany far exceeded the joy of winning apetition. Under Tejano¡¯s terrifying pressure, Xu Jingming blocked the attacks and deflected the forces repeatedly, while his understanding of Water Style deepened. of the five ultimate moves, he was most aplished in Beam Transformation. Water Style was second only to it. Xu Jingming was also very talented in Water Style, and he had long fused the essence of Water into his ordinary spear moves. Due to all the prior build-up, having already reached a bottleneck before achieving greater mastery, he felt as though he had finally seen the light. Tejano¡¯s staff technique was fierce and violent, and it had terrifying might and incredible speed! However, Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship went with the flow and found weak spots in the opponent¡¯s attacks. When the spear and staff afterimagester collided, his diversion of the force allowed him to fully reduce the impact to a minimum by taking two or three steps back every single time. Water Style isn¡¯t only a spear technique but also a spearmanship philosophy Xu Jingming came to a realization. The transformation of spearmanship philosophy is a transformation of the mind. Some top experts could still easily crush the ultimate moves of juniors with simple moves. Why? It was the difference in thought levels. When and what moves should one use? When was one to retreat, and when was one to advance? Where should one deflect the force? Where should one attack? of the five ultimate moves in the first volume of Beam Transformation, Water Style contains a philosophy behind spearmanship. Itrs only today that Ive finaly figured it out and achieved enlightenment! Xu Jingming was extremely delighted. His spearmanship still looked the same, yet Tejano¡¯s terrifying strength and speed gave him the feeling like he was hitting cotton. What¡¯s going on?Tejano found it unbelievable. He vaguely felt that Xu Jingming was like ever-changing flowing water! The tter always came up with the best way to counter him. This Xu Jingming? Countless people around the world were watching the battle, including some cosmic lifefoms, but only Pang Ze understood Xu Jingming¡¯s current state. His spearmanship is no longer about technique. Pang Ze watched. It is now imbued with soul and has a core to build upon. It should be called Spear Dao! He has gained insights into the Dao! There wasa strange glint in Pang Ze¡¯s eyes. No matter how powerful any dazzling move was, it was only a technique. Only byprehending a philosophy behind spearmanship would there be a qualitative change. Even ordinary moves could turn something rotten into something magical! He has figured out a Spear Dao he can call his own. Soon, he should be able to grasp a Transcendent move, right? Pang Ze looked forward to it. By figuring out Spear Dao and using ordinary moves, one could turn something rotten into something magical-this didn¡¯t mean that they only knew ordinary moves. They even had a deeper understanding of moves and could figure out more terrifying moves. This move was known as a Transcendent move. Transcendent meant that it exceeded the limits of normality-a level that ordinaryary geniuses couldn¡¯t reach. Is a Transcendent genius about to be produced on Earth? Pang Ze thought. As Xu Jingming and Tejano fought, no matter how much stronger, faster, and more agile Tejano was, Xu Jingming clearly brought the situation under control despite being slightly disadvantaged. What the hell? Xu Jingming was enjoying the battle, but Tejano couldn¡¯t ept He can still defend against my usage of a forbidden technique? ¡°Die!¡± Tejano changed his staff technique, and instantly, they were like huge pythons that streaked across the sky and enveloped Xu Jingming It was none other than the Heavenly Python Series-one of his three secret techniques! Tejano felt that he was being shameless and bullying the number one genius of an emerging civilization if he used a secret technique in a forbidden state. However, he felt that losing was even more embarrassing! He couldn¡¯t care about anything else at this moment. Huh?Xu Jingming moved the spear in his hand. He had blocked all three secret techniques before, so he knew what to do. Upon seeing the Heavenly Python Series, Xu Jingming naturally spun his spear and tapped the staff afterimages. He was clearly using Beam Transformation, but it was as soft as water. Pu! Bam! Bang! He stabbed out with his spear every time! However, sometimes he was as soft as water, sometimes he was fiery, sometimes he was staid but fierce, and sometimes he was as fast as a venomous snake. They were different spear techniques that contained the same philosophy. After Xu Jingming infused a concept of fluidity into Beam Transformation, Beam Transformation pletely changed. The other four styles could be fused into Beam Transformation very well. When should he use spearmanship? Everything had one idea at its core. He became more proficient at using Beam Transformation to build up strength. What?Tejano had previously encountered the Beam Transformation 36-hit bo, but the feeling waspletely different after the concept of fiuidity was fused into Beam Transformation. Xu Jingming no longer pursued minimizing the interval between each strike-it was asionally extremely short and asionally slow. Everything depended on how Tejano attacked. As such, his moves became smoother. Every strike was like a raging tsunami! The might became more and more terrifying The 36th strike-it was already more terrifying than before! Tejano could still block it while maintaining the forbidden technique and using the Heavenly Python Series. However, it was followed by the 37th strike, the 38th strike, and the 39th strike! The three subsequent strikes became more and more terrifying. The final 39th strike also had the charm of a sting re. At this moment, Xu Jingming knew that it was the best time to unleash his wrath. He used the strength he had gathered to deliver a full-powered strike. The strike was like zing fire! The air exploded! The mes prated Tejano¡¯s chest. A huge hole appeared in Tejano¡¯s chest, and his body began to turn ethereal. He looked at Xu Jingming with aplicated expression as if he had seen a ghost. Transcendent? I encountered a Transcendent? ¡°Thank you.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the gradually ethereal Tejano and thanked him Yes, Transcendent-grade! The first volume of Beam Transformation also had records of Transcendent Beam Transformation 36-hitbo was the normal limit for aary lifeform. Therefore, reaching this step meant one was virtually invincible against their peers. To break this limit, it was ten times or a hundred times harder! One had to have their own philosophy in martial arts and persevere before they had a chance of breaking this limit. The moves they used were also called Transcendent moves. Such a genius was also known as a Transcendent genius among the many civilizations in the universe! He had to thank Tejano for his breakthrough! Tejano¡¯s three secret techniques had benefited him greatly. The extreme pressure Tejano gave him allowed him to figure out Spear Dao and use a move that broke beyond the limits! At this moment The virtual world notification sounded in Xu Jingming¡¯s ears ¡°Xu Jingming, your Beam Transformation Spear Technique has broken through Lv. 5 50%. You have automatically obtained the cosmic lifeform evolutionary method¡± Chapter 189 - The Tearing Tejano

Chapter 189: The Tearing Tejano

Transtator: CKtalon I won. Xu Jingming was filled with endless joy. A satisfying battle provided by a powerful opponent, bing world champion, and most importantly, he had broken through from having an epiphany and figured out Spear Dao. How could Xu Jingming not be happy and delighted with his multifaceted gains? The ancient battlefield copsed in front of him, and Xu Jingming¡¯s body turned ethereal as he returned to thebat space. The first World Martial Arts Tounament since the virtual world¡¯sunch officially came to an end. China¡¯s Xu Jingming ended up as champion. ¡°Let us congratte Xu Jingming. He¡¯s the champion of the 3ist World Martial Arts Tournament and is also the champion of the first global tournament held ever since the virtual world¡¯sunch.¡± The female host¡¯s voice was filled with excitement and even had a hint of trembling. She knew that this moment would go down in history forever. ¡°Let us also congratte Tejano Xire. His amazing perfomance in the finals surprised us. He held the advantage for a long time, and the terrifying pressure he imposed on Xu Jingming allowed his spearmanship to undergo a transformation. A powerful opponent is a boon to one¡¯s path to sess,¡± Secretary General Angus praised. ¡°Xu Jingming won. He actually won! ¡°I never expected him to defeat Ambassador Tejano.¡± ¡°We have to thank Ambassador Tejano for imposing enough pressure on Xu Jingming so that he could break through and undergo a transformation.¡± The upper echelons of Earth were delighted and excited. ¡°Reminder from the virtual world¡¯s AI,¡± the ck minister from Earth¡¯s Life Evolution Department said to the people beside him. ¡°It has been determined that Xu Jingming used Beam ¡®Transformation 39-hitbo in the end, breaking through the limit of a 36-hitbo! It¡¯s a move that exceeds the limit. Xu Jingming is also a Transcendent genius.¡± ¡°Transcendent? ¡°Xu Jingming is a ¡®Transcendent genius? These upper echelons were surprised and delighted. They had plenty of intelligence regarding the universe and knew very well how precious Transcendent geniuses were. ¡°Across the many civilizations and factions in the universe, they ce great importance on ¡®Transcendent geniuses. We have to make use of Xu Jingming¡¯s potential. This way, Xu Jingming¡¯s potential will help our entire civilization once the protective period on Earth expires.¡± ¡°We have to find Xu Jingming a faction that¡¯s strong enough.¡± IE would be great if Tejano¡¯s family takes a fancy to Xu Jingming¡± ¡°No matter how powerful a Transcendent genius is, they are ultimately only at Lv. 5! It would be a blip on Tejano family¡¯s radar; they don¡¯t think much of Earth. These higher-ups knew their limits. ¡°We have to consider Xu Jingming¡¯s future carefully. We mustn¡¯t ruin his future.¡± ¡°We have to consider it carefully. It¡¯s rare foraTranscendent genius to be bornn out of the billions of people on Earth.¡± The upper echelons of Earth were delighted and vexed. This concerned Xu Jingming¡¯s future, so they had to be very cautious. The upper echelons of Earth¡¯s civilization were delighted and vexed, but the ordinary audience was ina frenzy. This battle was too exciting, far exceeding the other matches in thepetition. Countless people cheered for Xu Jingming and Tejano, bing their fanatical fans. How impressive. Liu Hai¡¯s eyes burned. Tejano¡¯s nmoves are bold and unrestrained; they¡¯re umbelievable, and they gave me some inspiration. Jingming¡¯s final spear technique. turned something rotten into something magical. I have to quickly practice in the martial arts arena. Liu Hai couldn¡¯t help himself as he disappeared from the stands and headed to the martial arts arena. Tiger Fussen, Tu Ling, Halu Singh, Akinov, Miyagawa Meishin, n Emelianenko, Riven Gullit, and the other experts-who had reached Lv. 5-could sense the might of the many moves in this battle. They were inspired and also shocked, but they also went to the martial arts arena to cultivate and verify their ideas. In the stands. ¡°Little Pang, this battle was a surprise.¡± Director Zhou sat to the side and watched the rey. ¡°Xu Jingming actually used a Transcendent move at the end-its impressive. Now, the upper echelons of Earth are thinking about how to plot out Xu Jingming¡¯s future so that he can have a brighter future.¡± Pang Ze nodded slightly. ¡°Transcendent geniuses ofary lifeforms are very rare. Out of hundreds or thousands ofs, only one will be borm in a century or two. They do have great potential!¡± ¡°Actually, what we want the most is for the family behind Ambassador Tejano to be willing to groom Xu Jingming,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Do you think there¡¯s a high chance? Pang Ze thought for a moment before shaking his head gently. ¡°Highly unlikely. The family behind Ambassador Tejano is one of the top families in the universe¡¯s countless civilizations. Even if they value talent, this talent needs to be a genius produced from countless civilizations in the universe. A Transcendent genius is bom every 100 to 200 years on hundreds of habitable s, but if one looks at the entire universe... There are many Transcendent geniuses bom every 100 to 200 years. The family behind Ambassador Tejano won¡¯t think much of him.¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°I understand as well, but Earth¡¯s civilization is an emerging cosmic civilization. It¡¯s too weak, and there¡¯s only so much it can help Xu Jingming¡± ¡°Protecting a civilization is very troublesome. Ambassador Tejano¡¯s family will be very cautious,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°But if its simply to recruit one person, the Tejano family won¡¯t think too much about it. There¡¯s still a chance.¡± ¡°A chance?¡± Director Zhou looked at Pang Ze. ¡°This possibility is with Ambassador Tejano,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Ignoring how massive his family is, just the father of Ambassador Tejano is an important figure in the Cosmic Human Alliance. Moreover, Ambassador Tejano is his only son! If Ambassador Tejano is willing, there¡¯s still hope.¡± Director Zhou nodded slightly. ¡°We have to make preparations; we can¡¯t irritate Ambassador T¡¯ejano. It¡¯s best if he takes the initiative to extend an olive branch,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Although I¡¯ve e into contact with some important figures in the cosmic civilization over the years, they are far inferior to Ambassador Tejan0. The global think tanks will draw up the ns.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ****** On Mars, the hatch to the VR chamber in Tejano¡¯s spaceship opened, and Tejano flew out of the virtual room. Whoosh. Sitting on the streamlined spaceship, Tejano looked into space and stared nkly. Ive already worked very hard. I fought very diligently and used a forbidden technique. The three secret techniques had great symergv, and I fought optimally. Tejano was still recalling the battle. This is my linmit, b-but I still lost. It hasn¡¯t even been a year since he cultivated the evolutionary method, but it¡¯s been decades for me. Tejano¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. Is my talent really that weak? Father said that ack of talent could be made up for with diligence and good teaching. Cultivating ording to his teachings, it won¡¯t be a problem to reach Lv. 7 or even Lv. 8. With luck, it¡¯s not impossible to reach Lv. 9. Tejano frowned. But if one cultivates 80% of the time in a day, what¡¯s the point of living? I just don¡¯t want to cultivate, but I want to be stronger. Tejano was also quite conflicted. His father had paved a path that led to a bright future for him, but this path was too difficult! The journey was arduous, and the further one went, the harder it became. Even so, he only stood a chance to reach Lv. 8. As for reaching Lv. 9? It still depended on luck and many factors. It¡¯s too difficult. It¡¯s too difficult for me. Tejano looked at the cosmos.. Chapter 190 - Cosmic Lifeform Evolution Method

Chapter 190: Cosmic Lifeform Evolution Method

Trantor: CKtalon In the virtual world, Li Miaomiao held a celebratory banquet on an ind. Families and friends were gathered, and there was free flow of various delicacies and alcohol. ¡°Inever expected that the little guy who became my disciple back then would be world champion.¡± Dai Tongda drank ambrosia and felt light-headed. He said with a pleasant sigh, ¡°Moreover, he¡¯s willing to buy ambrosia in the virtual world for me to enjoy. My daughter isn¡¯t that generous.¡± Xu Hong chuckled and said, ¡°Therefore, you have to thank me. I was the one who made you ept Jingming as your disciple.¡± ¡°Right, right, right. I have to thank you. Cheers.¡± Dai Tongda raised his ss and clinked it with Xu Hong¡¯s. On the other side, Li Miaomiao, Wang Yi, Dai Xiaoging, Sister Kong, Xiaozeng, and some other women were chatting andughing. Xu Jingming, Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, Liu Chongyuan, and the other men were together. ¡°Look, the entire Inte is talking about Old Xu.¡± Heng Fang tapped open the spectator tform and then opened a livestream. ¡°At 9:59 pam.st night, China¡¯s Xu Jingming sessfully defeated Tejano Xire and became the champion of the 31st World Martial Arts Tournament,¡± the livestream host said excitedly. ¡°And in thispetition, Tejano and Xu Jingming disyed incredible techniques. Now, I¡¯ll break it down for everyone¡­¡± Heng Fang opened another livestream. ¡°The first 30 World Martial Arts Tournaments were held in reality, and there were very few participants. The arena matches also had all kinds of rules to ensure the safety of the participants. Many retired due to injuries, age, and other reasons. In terms of importance, it¡¯s far inferior to the 31st WMAT! This is the onlypetition that can be considered apetition roping in billions of people. Xu Jingming is the strongest among billions of people¡­¡± In another livestream¡ª ¡°Xu Jingming is already so impressive now. How strong will he be in 20 years?¡± Xu Jingming ate, drank, and chatted with his friends as he watched the livestreams sh past. ¡°Brother Xu, youre really in the freaking spotlight now,¡± Yang Qingshuo praised. ¡°I just happened to live in the right time,¡± Xu Jingming said. If it weren¡¯t for the advent of the virtual world and the universality of the evolutionary methods, his chances of bing the world champion with his injured leg would be slim. More than an hourter, Xu Jingming returned to his personal martial arts arena alone. Finally, some peace and quiet. Xu Jingming heaved a sigh of relief. The entire world was paying attention to his feat today, and the entire country was celebrating. Having had his rtives and friendse to congratte him, Xu Jingming only found time now. haven¡¯t had the time to check my cosmic lifeform evolution method, Xu Jingming thought. Then, he gently tapped open his personalbat strength interface¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Perfected) (98 days of practice. No room for improvement) Physique: 1521 Technique: Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 5 51%), Astral Spear Technique (Lv. 5 47%), Footwork (Lv. 5 43%), Shield Technique (Lv. 5 33%) Basic Combat Strength: 501,930 Combat Bonus: 500% Combat Strength: 3,011,580 Wow. Xu Jingming swept his gaze. The improvement in his skills was within expectations, but the actualbat bonus was a little astonishing. 500%bat bonus? Is this the Transcendent grade? Iremember that when I used Beam Transformation 36-hitbo, I only had the advantage against Tejano, forcing him to use powerful explosive attacks. My actualbat bonus was probably around 300%, Xu Jingming thought. It was only when I figured out the fluidity of water and used it to execute a Transcendent move that my actualbat bonus increased to 500%. What was Transcendent? Making the mundane extraordinary! ¡®With the same strength and speed, one could unleash unimaginablebat strength. ¡®Tejano surpassed Xu Jingming in every aspect ¡ªphysique, forbidden techniques, and secret techniques¡ªhowever, he lost! Evolutionary method for cosmic lifeforms. Xu Jingming gently tapped the gic evolutionary method. Whoosh. Suddenly, a figure condensed¡ªit was a cyan-shirted woman. ¡°Hello, Xu Jingming,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m the virtual world¡¯s guide. You can ask me if you have any questions.¡± ¡°L should¡¯ve obtained the gic evolutionary method for cosmic lifeforms, right?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yes.¡± The cyan-shirted woman nodded. ¡°Because you cultivate Heavenly Python Evolution as aary lifeform, as a cosmic lifeform¡­ you have two choices. One is the Cosmic Lifeform volume of Heavenly Python Evolution, and the other is the Cosmic Lifeform volume of Scarlet Python Evolution.¡± ¡°Scarlet Python Evolution?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°The ten gene evolutionary methods that Earth has publicized are actually the ten most basic evolutionary methods for cosmic human civilizations. The subsequent evolutionary methods are based on these ten methods,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. ¡°Heavenly Python Evolution has two choices as a cosmic lifeform stage. One is Heavenly Python Evolution, and the other is Scarlet Python Evolution. The two paths are fundamentally different. To get the details, you can read the content of the evolutionary methods.¡± ¡°As for which is more suitable for you, you can cultivate and experience them in the virtual world first,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said with a smile. ¡°And in the real world, once you choose an evolutionary method to upgrade yourself to a cosmic lifeform, you won¡¯t be able to change it.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡®There was no turning back in reality. Heavenly Python? Scarlet Python? Xu Jingming was quite curious about these two evolutionary methods. ¡®The cyan-shirted woman waved her hand gently, and two extremely thick tomes appeared in midair¡ªHeavenly Python Evolution and Scarlet Python Evolution. The thickness of the tomes was about 20 to 30 centimeters. ¡®The two heavy books slowlynded on the stone table. The cyan-shirted woman smiled and said, ¡°If you have any questions, you can summon me on your personal interface.¡± With that said, she disappeared. Xu Jingming sat down and began reading Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯s cosmic lifeform volume. Cosmic lifeforms. After reaching Lv. 5 and gaining cellr control, they can try cultivating Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯s cosmic lifeform volume and attempt to guide their cells to absorb light¡¯s energy. Once sessful, every cell in the body will begin to transform. Xu Jingming nodded slightly as he read the tome. ording to the book, the higher one¡¯s control over the cells, the higher the probability of sessful cultivation. Typically, after reaching Lv. 5 50%, one could seed after a few attempts. Once he seeded, the cells would slowly absorb light energy, and every cell would undergo a transformation. A person¡¯s body would naturally reach a new level¡ªa cosmic lifeform. A nascent cosmic lifeform gains a lifespan of 3,000 years and no longer needs to eat or drink. They can fly and even roam the cosmos. Xu Jingming read the description and couldn¡¯t help but sigh with emotion. Even the weakest cosmic lifeform could easily crushary lifeforms. Even for Tejano and me, our speed is only slightly faster than the speed of sound. ording to the tome¡¯s description, a nascent cosmic lifeform can travel at ten times the speed of sound. Moreover, every step in the evolutionary path of cosmic lifeforms is very difficult. Xu Jingming read the description. Many cosmic lifeforms suffered at different stages as they ventured forward step by step. If they could reach Lv. 8, they would be perfected cosmic lifeforms and could live for 10,000 years. Most basic human civilizations in the universe can¡¯t produce Lv. 8 experts. Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. As for those after Lv. 8, they are lifeforms that are higher than cosmic lifeforms. The book didn¡¯t describe anything after Lv. 8. In the entire history of basic civilizations in the universe, most of them couldn¡¯t produce a Lv. 8 expert? Only then did Xu Jingming understand the difficulty of Lv. 8. When he possessed Xuan and Ambro, he felt that Lv. 9 and Lv. 10 weren¡¯t too distant. Now, he realized that Lv. 9 was akin to reaching for the stars. Buzz. Xu Jingming suddenly received an email, and he immediately stopped reading and gently tapped it open. The Earth Alliance has summoned us to meet at 9 a.m. on June 8, Beijing time? Xu Jingming looked at the invitation and fell into thought. Chapter 191 - Truth

Chapter 191: Truth

Trantor: CKtalon In the moming, Xu Jingming ate breakfast with his wife and took a stroll around the district. On the way, he bumped into his neighbors, who were very excited. After all, Xu Jingming had just be world championst night, so they shared in the pride. ¡°Thankfully, we live in the suburbs, and there aren¡¯t many residents in the neighborhood. Otherwise, we would¡¯ve attracted attention,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a sigh. ¡°My ie a few years ago wasn¡¯t as high as it is now. For detached houses, I could only afford one in the suburbs,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°From the looks of it, it was really a wise decision.¡± For example, there were many residents in the estate where his parents lived. ¡°Oh right, aren¡¯t you practicing the evolutionary method today?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I don¡¯t need to practice for the time being,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ve also be a Perfectedary lifeform in reality. I can¡¯t improve for the time being.¡± ¡°Impressive!¡± Li Miaomiao sighed. ¡°I wonder when my evolutionary method will be Perfected.¡± ¡°Take it slow.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his watch. ¡°Let¡¯s go. The Earth Alliance will be having a gathering in a while; I have to attend.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. The couple took their time. After all, they had a bun in the oven. They only entered the virtual world after returning home. ¡®The invited experts arrived one after another in a huge meeting room. ¡®There were name cards ced on the meeting room table. Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and Tu Ling were on one side. Miyagawa Meishin, Halu Singh, n Emelianenko, and the other genius experts had arrived. ¡°Senior Brother Xu.¡± Tu Ling¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw Xu Jingming, and she greeted him respectfully. ¡°Tu Ling.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at the girl. ¡°You reached Lv. 5 at the age of 16. Impressive.¡± ¡°Senior Brother, don¡¯t elevate me.¡± Tu Ling immediately waved her hand and said, ¡°I¡¯ve also been learning the evolutionary method for more than ten months¡ªthe same length of time as you. However, your strength and realm are much stronger than mine. I was dumbfounded by the battle between you and Tejano Xire. I couldn¡¯t even withstand a single move of yours!¡± ¡°Jingming is getting more and more impressive. Even I can¡¯t see through him.¡± Liu Hai smiled and sighed with emotion. Xu Jingming smiled and looked around. ¡°Everyone who came today is at Lv. 5?¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thepetition experts who reached Lv. 5, but Ysarova, Madeleine Logan, and Tejano haven¡¯t arrived.¡± Liu Hai nodded after taking a look. suddenly¡ª Tejano also appeared in the meeting room, and six other figures appeared. Thetter were led by Secretary General Angus. Tejano sat at the spot where his name card was ced. His seat was almost in the middle of one side of the conference table, and the six officials including Secretary General Angus were on the other side. ¡°Alright, everyone is here.¡± Secretary General Angus sat down and smiled at everyone. ¡°Everyone is here?¡± Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Miyagawa Meishin, and the others were a little puzzled. Other than the officials, everyone attending the meeting was Lv. 5, and there were only ten people! ¡°After the virtual world¡¯sunch, humans around the world cultivated evolutionary methods,¡± Secretary General Angus said with a smile. ¡°A total of nine Lv. 5 experts were born.¡± ¡°Nine?¡± Xu Jingming and the others were puzzled. ¡°I didn¡¯t get it wrong¡ªonly nine Lv. 5 experts have been produced since the virtual world¡¯sunch. You¡¯ll understand the details in a while.¡± Secretary General Angus looked to his side. ¡°Let me give a simple introduction. The five people beside me are representatives of the five council countries.¡± Xu Jingming immediately saw that Director Zhou was representing China. ¡°Everyone has received a legacy, and you should know that beyond the Perfectedary lifeform is the cosmic lifeform,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°Only cosmic lifeforms are qualified to be cosmic citizens.¡± ¡°All of you have reached Lv. 5 and will eventually be cosmic citizens, so you have the right to know the truth.¡± Secretary General Angus smiled and said, ¡°All of this began when humans firstnded on Mars in 2036.¡± Huh? Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and the others jolted. The truth? ¡°When we humans firstnded on Mars and explored it, weter discovered civilization ruins on Mars,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°Apanying the discovery, there was a stir to excavate Mars. Back then, thepetition between countries was very intense, and they wanted to seize more of the ancient civilization ruins.¡± ¡°Later on, we discovered the damaged spaceship. It had crashed more than a million years ago yet remained brand new,¡± Secretary General Angus said, and the projection of the broken spaceship appeared in front of him. ¡°When we were exploring this spaceship, we discovered the VR room. During the search, humans logged into the virtual world. It was also because of this that¡­ the Cosmic Human Alliance discovered us and Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± Secretary General Angus said, ¡°The universe is very vast, but there are very few inhabiteds. There are countlesss, and it¡¯s rare for one to be suitable for human survival. Our homeworld, Earth, is too small in the universe. It has never been noticed; it has always been considered an ordinary, uninhabited in the cosmic star map.¡± ¡°However, the moment we connected to the virtual worldwork, we were discovered.¡± Secretary General Angus sighed. ¡°Thankfully, we had already stepped out of our own and started exploring others. We were recognized as a cosmic civilization. Although we are the most basic cosmic civilization, we¡¯re still protected by the entire Cosmic Human Alliance.¡± ¡°If we still hadn¡¯t left our when Earth was discovered, we would¡¯ve been categorized as a native civilization! We won¡¯t be qualified to join the Cosmic Human Alliance. We will only be taken over by powerful cosmic civilizations and managed ording to the rules and regtions of powerful civilizations, Our fate would¡¯ve been much more miserable.¡± Xu Jingming and the others were stunned. They were almost categorized as a native civilization? What would the world¡¯s humans be if they were categorized as a native civilization? ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance is the alliance of all human civilizations in the vast universe,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°There are also many human civilizations in the entire universe. Therefore, powerful civilizations are in charge of taking over and modifying those barbaric and backward native s. The Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s strength is limited, so it¡¯s impossible to support every weak native civilization.¡± ¡°As an emerging cosmic civilization, Earth¡¯s civilization is protected by the Cosmic Human Alliance for ten cosmic years! In Earth years, that¡¯s about 32 years,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°We officially joined the Cosmic Human Alliance in 2051 and starteding into contact with a lot of information and intelligence,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°With enough information, we began holding the first World Martial Arts Tournament in 2052,¡± Secretary General Angus exined. ¡°We began promoting martial arts in every aspect to prepare the soil of martial arts on Earth.¡± ¡°We only have 32 years of protection,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°Once the protection expires, we need to engage in normal trade and normalmunication with other cosmic civilizations. This trade andmunication are all done ording to the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules. Everything follows the rules.¡± ¡°Although we are talking about the abiding by rules, everyone can guess the oue of a weak civilization trading with a powerful civilization under the same rules. ¡°A powerful civilization will use the rules appropriately and squeeze weak civilizations dry,¡± Secretary General Angus said calmly. ¡°A weak civilization will end up forever weak! They can only submissively provide resources and everything they can provide. As for a powerful civilization, they will leave the scraps to weak civilizations¡­¡± ¡°To obtain true fairness; to not be squeezed dry¡ªthe only way is to be strong,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°Only by being strong enough will you not be bullied.¡± Chapter 192 - Fighting Side-by-side 192 Fighting Side-by-side "There are three main paths for a cosmic civilization to be strong. First is technology, second is economics, and third is evolution," Secretary General Angus stated. "The development of technology is very slow," Secretary General Angus said. "Moreover, it requires arge number of talents in tech, and it takes generations of work to produce a generational leap." "Economics¡ªif the economy is strong enough, we can buy enough powerful weapons to protect us," Secretary General Angus said. "Don''t be lulled into thinking that nobody dares to kill cosmic citizens because they are protected by the Cosmic Human Alliance''sws." "The universe is vast. A civilization in a remote sector of the cosmos can be wiped out ¡ªas long as one doesn''t leave any evidence. The murderer will be nowhere to be found. Of course, it''s very difficult to wipe out a civilization without the Cosmic Human Alliance discovering the truth. Once it''s discovered, the price is also very high. Therefore, the possibility of it happening is extremely low. However, it''s still verymon for cosmic citizens as individuals to be killed." Secretary General Angus said, "Therefore, we need a strong economy to buy powerful weapons to protect Earthlings. However, the growth of a civilization''s economy also requires time; it can''t be rushed." Individual investments were tenable bets which could result in massive profits. However, the economy of a cosmic civilization was massive, and it involved all kinds of assets. Low vtility was an utmost priority, resulting in slow growth speed. "The third path is evolution," Secretary General Angus said. "This is the mostmon path for many weak civilizations in the universe to rise because this path is the most likely to produce miracles." "The evolution of an individual is the pursuit of countless human civilizations," Secretary General Angus said. "As they evolve, the individual will be stronger, and their brains will be more developed. Their intelligence will increase, and their lifespans will increase. The more powerful lifeforms will also have a higher status in the Cosmic Human Alliance." Director Zhou from China smiled and said, "I believe you can sense it now¡ªthe speed of mental processing is much faster than before you practiced the evolutionary method! As for you, you are still categorized asary lifeforms. If you be a cosmic lifeform, your brain will be more developed, and your speed of learning will be faster! If you reach Lv. 9, you will exceed the category of a cosmic lifeform and be higher-level lifeforms! Your learning ability will be stronger, and your long lifespans allow the umtion of boundless intelligence. Your strength can easily destroys. Every one of you will be a treasure of the Cosmic Human Alliance." "Geniuses are also valued in the universe. What does it mean by talent? Strength and intelligence are all the criteria for selection," the representative from the EU continued. "The rarer the talent is, the more importance that will be ced on them. You will naturally be able to help your homeworld''s civilization once you are ced in an important position." "The so-called ten evolutionary methods weren''t discovered on Mars but obtained aftering into contact with the Cosmic Human Alliance. These are the ten most basic evolutionary methods of the Cosmic Human Alliance," Secretary General Angus said. "After integrating into the Cosmic Human Alliance, all the countries of Earth''s civilization quickly united and started discussing countermeasures." Secretary General Angus said, "The cultivation of the evolutionary method has to be done in concert with the virtual world; otherwise, the mortality rate will be too high. As for the seven billion VR headsets and the virtual world mainframe that can host more than ten billion people, they are worth more than an habitable!" "Actually, many humans from basic civilizations in the universe¡­" The seated Tejano Xire suddenly said, "have never entered the virtual world." Huh? Xu Jingming and the others looked at Tejano Xire in surprise. "Let me do the introductions. This is an ambassador from the Cosmic Human Alliance." Secretary General Angus got up, and the other representatives from the five council countries got up. An ambassador from the Cosmic Human Alliance? Xu Jingming was a little stunned, and so were Liu Hai and the others. An alien waspeting with them? "Everyone." Tejano got up and smiled. His skin color then began to change, turning gray, and his hair and eyebrows turned silver-gray. The color of his pupils changed, and his aura returned to the aura of a cosmic lifeform, making him much stronger. Tejano looked at the stunned Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Miyagawa Meishin, and the others. "Let me introduce myself. My full name is Tejano Redmond Xire. Not long after I joined the Cosmic Human Alliance, I received a mission. I''m in charge of protecting the entire Earth civilization; there''s still a year left." Everyone present got up. "Ambassador Tejano." Everyone expressed their respect. "Sit." Tejano was the first to sit, and everyone present sat down after that. Xu Jingming looked at Tejano with mixed emotions. Tejano, who had beenpeting with him all this time, was an alien? An ambassador of the Cosmic Human Alliance? Tejano nced at Xu Jingming with a faint smile and continued, "The ster system where Earth''s civilization is located has been appraised and confirmed to have rather precious mineral deposits. By selling a significant amount of mineral deposits, Earth finally installed a ''virtual world mainframe,'' allowing everyone to enter the virtual world. Just this alone has exceeded most of the universe''s basic civilizations." "Most of the universe''s basic civilizations still study slowly in reality through dojos, schools, and other methods; they will be more careful and slow. They are unlike you¡ª all of you can experiment freely in the virtual world without fear of failure," Tejano said with a smile. "Earth has indeed invested a lot in evolution." "Thirty-two years of protection sounds very long," Secretary General Angus said. "But first, you have to make contact with the Cosmic Human Alliance, collect information, integrate, identify the mineral deposits, and connect to the virtual worldwork. The establishment of the Earth Alliance established our civilization''s security system. It takes time to determine the buyers of the mineral deposits and purchase the virtual world mainframe¡­ Everything took time. Just the items we bought took time to be delivered from a distant gxy." "It was a monumental feat to have everyone enter the virtual world before the protection period''s expiry." Secretary General Angus sighed with emotion. "Actually, in the past 30 years," Director Zhou said, "we''ve also done many things to provide people around the world with lots of welfare, including Africa, where education was previously underdeveloped. Over the past 30 years, the average life expectancy in Africa has increased rapidly, nowparable to that of the other continents. The level of education has also increased greatly." "The increase in lifespan and the level of control served as a prelude to evolution," Director Zhou said. Secretary General Angus continued, "Ysarova and Madeleine Logan from this World Martial Arts Tournament both cultivated the evolutionary method more than a decade ago. The two of them participated in it to hone you and give you greater pressure. Ambassador Tejano was even willing to humble himself; he joined the virtual world from the beginning and gave the geniuses of Earth''s civilization enough stimtion. For example, Xu Jingming had to thank Ambassador Tejano for his final breakthrough." "Yes." Xu Jingming nodded and looked at Tejano. "If it weren''t for your secret technique, I probably wouldn''t have been able to figure out the Beam Transformation 36-hitbo. Without sufficient pressure, I wouldn''t have been able to figure out a Transcendent move." Tejano nodded slightly when he heard that. He grumbled inwardly. Pressure? I gave you great pressure, and you broke through? You gave me equally great pressure and even defeated me. Why did I improve only a little? "Everyone should''ve realized that the welfare benefits have been improving and that technology has be more and more advanced in the past 30 years," Secretary General Angus said. "In fact, many jobs with our present technology don''t require human participation." It''s no wonder robots are so advanced and intelligent. It turns out it''s due to contact with alien technology. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. "In the future¡­ there will be fewer and fewer jobs that require humans." Secretary General Angus said, "We will reduce the welfare of ordinary people and only ensure their basic survival needs. If they need more welfare, they have to achieve something in technology, evolution, or economics." "As there''s only one year left until the safety period expires, we have to encourage the entire human race to work harder in the future," Secretary General Angus stated seriously. "To obtain a good life and a high status, they have to contribute to civilization." The other five representatives nodded in agreement. "Okay." Tejano nodded. "You have to make the best use of your time. Once the protection period is over, powerful civilizations will definitely be out for blood! Without the protection of cosmic humans, just the basic rules will result in you suffering all kinds of losses in foreign trade. It''s even possible that the civilization cannot be maintained whole. It''s alsomon to choose to join other civilizations." "The first year of the virtual world''sunch was about trial and error," Secretary General Angus said. "We subsequently have to strengthen the idea of ''social contribution.'' We humans have to work hard together as one in order for Earth''s civilization to better our homeworld," Secretary General Angus said. "Everyone is fighting side by side." 13:46 ¡­ stand tall in the forest of the universe. As for the nine of you, you are geniuses selected from billions of people. I also hope that you can contribute more to our homeworld''s civilization." "Okay." Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tiger Fussen, Halu Singh, Tu Ling, Riven Gullit, Miyagawa Meishin, Akinov, n Emelianenko, and the others all felt the heavy pressure on them. The nine of them¡­ were the nine most talented people in the entire civilization! The tall were the ones to hold up the falling sky, and they were the tallest nine! "The first step is to be cosmic lifeforms as soon as possible and be cosmic citizens," Secretary General Angus said. "Only by bing cosmic citizens can you receive the protection of the Cosmic Human Alliance''sws and enter the virtual world with your identity." Xu Jingming and the others nodded. "The prize money for thispetition will also be distributed to every one of you," Secretary General Angus said. "The prize money this time is cosmic currency. In the future, when you deal with other cosmic civilizations, Earth dors will be useless. It has to be cosmic currency! Cosmic currency is very precious; it was saved up by Earth from selling minerals. You have to cherish them." "Yes." The nine of them felt the heavy burden on their shoulders. "Work hard. It''s not just you; many people around the world are also working hard for our homeworld," Secretary General Angus said. "Everyone is fighting side by side." ¡­ The meeting quickly ended, and the prize money for thepetition was distributed to everyone. "Your Excellency, please wait." After the others left, Secretary General Angus stopped Tejano. "Oh?" Tejano looked at him. "Your Excellency, as you know, us on Earth are limited in our knowledge," Secretary General Angus said. "It''s very rare now that a Transcendent genius¡ªXu Jingming¡ªhas appeared. We''re also discussing internally how to groom him, but we''re worried that ourcking knowledge will end up harming him. Therefore, we hope you can give us some pointers." "Give pointers? Me?" Tejano pricked up his brows and began thinking out of goodwill. "Let mee up with something. I''ve interacted with too few Transcendent geniuses; I mostly interacted with Lv. 9s." Chapter 193 - Cosmos Tower’s Fifth Level

Chapter 193: Cosmos Tower¡¯s Fifth Level

Trantor: CKtalon Secretary General Angus murmured to himself when he heard that. Mostly interacted with Lv. 9s? Most basic civilizations in the universe couldn¡¯t produce a single Lv. 8 in their entire history, much less the rarer and harder Lv. 9! Being at Lv. 9 made one an important figure across the countless human civilizations in the universe. Basic civilizations in the universe had to be extremely submissive in the face of such an existence. As for Lv. 10, they were council members of the Cosmic Human Alliance. ¡°Geniuses are ultimately only geniuses.¡± Tejano thought and said, ¡°There¡¯s still a long way to go before one can be a true cosmic expert. Many geniuses slowly be mediocre in their growth.¡± ¡°Yes, indeed. ording to the information we have gathered, the probability of a Transcendent genius reaching Lv. 8 is only about 8%,¡± Secretary General Angus said. Tejano nodded. ¡°My father often says that you shouldn¡¯t bite off more than you can chew. Once you¡¯ve chosen a path, you have to keep at it. Therefore, Xu Jingming has to focus on the legacy after selecting one! He can¡¯t learn this today and that tomorrow, or even learn seven or eight legacies at the same time, hoping to merge them¡­ Haha, he¡¯s only at Lv. 5 or 6 now. Some of those legacies were created by Lv. 10 existences in history, and some were even created by legendary cosmic experts. How can a Lv. 5 or Lv. 6 like him be qualified to integrate all the schools of thought?¡± ¡°Right.¡± Secretary General Angus listened obediently. ¡°In short, the first rule is to choose a legacy and focus on it. Focus on learning it.¡± Tejano thought about what his father had said and began summarizing. ¡°The second rule is that resources have to be spent at critical moments in his growth! Otherwise, slow improvement speeds as a result ofcking resources will affect his future.¡± ¡°Of course, don¡¯t waste resources usually. It¡¯s a waste to have resources all the time; it has to be at critical moments! Resources have to be used wisely. As for when to save resources and when to use them? This requires intelligence.¡± Tejano thought and continued, ¡°The third rule is: have good teachers! This is most important.¡± ¡°Good teacher?¡± Secretary General Angus frowned slightly. ¡°Yes, good teacher. The kind that can know which stage their disciple is at, and when their disciple encounters problems, the teacher is able to guide him and point out a clear direction. Is the disciple about to take the wrong path? The teacher can also guide him. The master can also decide when something should be done and how it should be done,¡± Tejano said. ¡°A good teacher can increase the speed of cultivation by tenfold or a hundredfold. Considering people with the same talent, one with a good teacher while the other has to rely on themselves to figure everything out will have great differences in their futures.¡± ¡°We also understand the importance of good teachers, but where can we find one?¡± Secretary General Angus asked. ¡°Well¡­¡± Tejano thought for a moment. ¡°When ites to good teachers, the factions with Paramount legacies are naturally the ones with the richest heritage among the countless human civilizations in the universe. They are most suitable for teaching disciples.¡± ¡°A top faction with Paramount legacies?¡± The corners of Secretary General Angus¡¯s eyes twitched. Those factions had a long history and were deeply rooted, allowing them to infiltrate many powerful civilizations. His heart skipped a beat when he heard that. ¡°Human history is too long, and there have been some dark eras. Much history has gone missing, but there are probably 20 Paramounts that have been born,¡± Tejano said. ¡°There are also more than ten top factions that have Paramount legacies. It¡¯s very difficult to join any of these factions.¡± ¡°The threshold to join these factions is Lv. 9. Even if the threshold is lowered, they have to be peerless geniuses at Lv. 8.¡± Tejano sighed with emotion. ¡°As for a Lv. 5 Transcendent genius? There¡¯s only one way to find a good teacher under normal circumstances.¡± Secretary General Angus looked at Tejano. ¡°Spend money,¡± Tejano said. In fact, there was another method¡ªhave a sufficiently strong background. For example, Tejano had received pointers from many experts¡ªeven legendary cosmic experts had given him pointers. However, this was much harder than spending money. ¡°spending money?¡± Secretary General Angus shook his head slightly. ¡°How can an emerging cosmic civilization like us afford it?¡± ¡°Yes, you¡¯re quite poor. You can¡¯t even catch the eye of a Lv. 9 expert.¡± Tejano nodded in agreement. ¡°Anyway, there are only three paths. Think about it.¡± ¡°Thank you, Your Excellency,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°What you¡¯ve said has benefited us greatly.¡± ¡°Mmm.¡± Tejano nodded and left, returning to his personal space. Earth just joined the Cosmic Human Alliance, so it knows little. Itcks too much experience, and the only way to umte experience is to make mistakes. Tejano sighed. I hope it won¡¯t ruin Xu Jingming¡¯s talent. Tejano was quite looking forward to Xu Jingming, who had personally defeated him. Since thetter had defeated him, he had to achieve something greater! This way, it wouldn¡¯t embarrass him that much. Xu Jingming arrived in front of the towering Cosmos Tower and looked at the two rankings in the night sky. They were the top 100 names for the third and fourth floors. Nobody has cleared the fifth floor to date. My strength has undergone a transformation after thepetition. I¡¯ll give it a try again. Xu Jingming was filled with fighting spirit. After thepetition ended, he also familiarized himself with his breakthrough. He also tried to integrate the fluidity of water into his other spear moves and even shield techniques. The fluidity of water was a philosophy, and it wasn¡¯t limited to spearmanship. In just two days, Xu Jingming had benefited greatly. His spearmanship, shield techniques, and footwork had improved slightly. Bring it on. Xu Jingming immediately stepped into Cosmos Tower. On the fifth floor of Cosmos Tower. It was a beach, and the sun was shining brightly. A figure was sitting on a beach chair in the distance¡ªit was the silver-browed handsome youth with a furry tail. When Xu Jingming appeared in light armor and held a ck spear, the silver-browed youth turned his head and casually threw the few pebbles he was ying with using his left hand. Swish! Swish! Swish! Xu Jingming was all too familiar with the pebbles that tore through the air, He didn¡¯t have the time to react when he was at Lv. 4, but he couldpletely react now. With just one step, the five pebbles missed him. ¡°Oh, interesting.¡± The silver-browed youth stood up and casually picked up a sword beside the beach chair. ¡°Tlost in just a few moves previously. Let¡¯s see how it goes today.¡± Xu Jingming suddenly charged forward. The silver-browed youth¡¯s figure shed as he charged over. The two instantly shed. ng! ng! ng! Weapons collided. My speed has finally caught up to his speed, Xu Jingming thought to himself as he fought. He had beenpletely crushed every time they shed previously! Now that his Beam Transformation had reached Lv. 5 53%, his speed wasparable to his opponent¡¯s. However, the silver-browed youth still had the advantage in other aspects¡ªstrength, agility, and so on. His figure was extremely agile as he turned into afterimages around Xu Jingming, and his sword turned into beams of light that constantly enveloped him. Xu Jingming swung his spear like a dragon swimming through the air, naturally blocking the many sword techniques. In this exchange, Xu Jingming used many moves to fight the silver-browed youth to a draw. Beam Transformation 39-hitbo. Xu Jingming finally used his strongest killer move. His strikes might be fast or slow, but the might of his spear naturally became more ferocious. The silver-browed youth¡¯s defense with his sword was also very perfect. It was only at the Transcendent 37th strike that it became slightly difficult for him to block. 39th strike¡ªall the might ovepped and erupted! Huh? The silver-browed youth tried his best to dodge as his sword shed to block. Chi. The sword touched the spear afterimage, but the spear afterimage was too fast. Even though it deviated slightly, it still prated the silver-browed youth¡¯s shoulder. Xu Jingming immediately exerted strength with the spear shaft, intending to tear through the silver-browed youth¡¯s body. Bam! The silver-browed youth shook his sword and struck the spear shaft. Although it ended up tearing open the wound on his shoulder, he avoided being killed. Xu Jingming immediately advanced and chased after him, dishing out one strike after another. With his body injured, the silver-browed youth¡ªwhose strength had decreased¡ªdodged left and right, barely managing to withstand more than ten strikes. However, he was still prated by the spear. Only then did his figure turn ethereal and dissipate. ¡°You have cleared the fifth level. Prepare to enter the sixth level of Cosmos Tower.¡± A voice sounded in his ears. Xu Jingming¡¯s armor and weapons became clean, unstained by blood. His stamina had also returned to its peak. I¡¯ve finally cleared it. Xu Jingming smiled. However, the fifth level is really difficult. Despite my current realm, he managed to withstand the Beam Transformation 39-hitbo. The difficulty of this level is ridiculous. Unbeknownst to him, the Earth Alliance¡¯s goal for creating this level of difficulty was to make Lv. 5 experts feel weak and pressured, allowing them to be cosmic lifeforms as soon as possible. Only then could they clear Cosmos Tower¡¯s fifth level. Xu Jingming¡¯s actualbat was ridiculous, allowing him to clear Cosmos Tower¡¯s fifth level before bing a cosmic lifeform. And at this moment¡ª Beside the two previous rankings, a new roll slowly unfolded. There was only one name on the list. Cosmos Ranking (5th level)¡ª World Number One: Xu Jingming (China) Chapter 194 - Transformation, Cosmic Lifeform (Final Chapter of Volume)

Chapter 194: Transformation, Cosmic Lifeform (Final

Chapter of Volume)

Trantor: CKtalon The only name on the new list quickly attracted global attention. ¡°Impressive.¡± ¡°World number one, Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°He¡¯s finally world number one.¡± People from all over the world arrived in front of Cosmos Tower and looked up at the name on the new list. Tejano also arrived in front of the tower. He silently looked at the name and couldn¡¯t help but frown. Xu Jingming seeded? I¡¯ll give it another try! With this in mind, he rushed into Cosmos Tower. In just three minutes, Tejano was kicked out. Tused my forbidden technique and the secret techniques, but I still failed. Tejano looked up at the name on the ranking, This will be myst time challenging Cosmos Tower on Earth. I can¡¯t embarrass myself any further. Whoosh. Tejano¡¯s aura suddenly rose, rising to be a cosmic lifeform. After all, he was a cosmic lifeform in reality and could raise it at any time! Whoosh. Tejano charged into the Cosmos Tower again. Ten secondster¡ª A name appeared on the new ranking. Cosmos Ranking (5th level) World Number One: Xu Jingming (China) World Number Two: Tejano Xire (Botswana) Mmm. Tejano stood outside the tower and looked up at the two names on the ranking list. Only then did he smile in satisfaction. 1, Tejano, havee to Earth, and have left my mark. As for the sixth and seventh levels of Cosmos Tower in the future, I won¡¯t challenge them. 2 Tejano gently tapped open the spectator tform and watched the livestreams. For example, what Xu Jingming and the others saw was their country¡¯s livestreams other than the global-facing livestreams. As for Tejano¡­ he could watch the livestreams of any country in the world; he had very high clearance. ¡°Just five minutes after Xu Jingming cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s fifth floor, Tejano Xire cleared it as well.¡± ¡°The two of them are really unique.¡± ¡°In the future, the two of them will probably lead head and shoulders above the pack.¡± All the livestreams around the world were in discussion, eximing in surprise at Xu Jingming and Tejano Xire! Be it their performance in the finals or their performance on the fifth floor of Cosmos Tower, these two people were far ahead of the others. ¡°In the future, I¡¯l be a legend! Earthlings, you won¡¯t be able to see me anymore.¡± Tejano Xire smiled and turned around before leaving. What¡¯s Ambassador Tejano doing? Liu Hai looked up at the two names on the huge list and was a little puzzled. He had also participated in the previous meeting and knew Tejano¡¯s true identity. Xu Jingming cleared it, but why did the ambassador clear it as well? ¡°How rare.¡± Director Zhou looked at the video in front of him¡ªit was the video of Xu Jingming clearing the fifth level of Cosmos Tower. ¡°The opponent on the fifth level is set to have Lv. 5 sword techniques at 80% and Lv. 5 movement techniques at 80%! Although their actualbat techniques are slightly weaker, they have an overwhelming advantage in terms of strength, speed, and agility¡­ Typically, one has to be a cosmic lifeform to clear the fifth level. I never expected Xu Jingming to seed as aary lifeform.¡± ¡°This is what makes a Transcendent genius,¡± the secretary praised. ¡°Oh right, Ambassador Tejano has also cleared it. However, we don¡¯t have the right to watch the videos of his clearing.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t see the video?¡± Director Zhou nodded slightly. ¡°But we do know that Tejano cleared it in less than ten seconds,¡± the secretary whispered. ¡°Less than ten seconds?¡± Director Zhou smiled. ¡°This ambassador is an amazing person.¡± pee In space on the outskirts of Mars, Tejano was sitting on the protective cover of a hovering spaceship. A projection floated in front of him, and he could easily see the livestreams of the countries on Earth. He watched them tter Xu Jingming and Tejano Xire. It feels good to be praised by everyone. Tejano suddenly closed the projection and sighed softly. Unfortunately, I¡¯m not a true genius. Tejano silently stared at the cosmos as his mind stirred. suddenly¡ª A fluctuation appeared, and a projection appeared in front of Tejano¡ªit was a silver-gray short-haired man who was much broader and fatter. His hair was only about a centimeter long, and together with his fat head and his smile, he appeared a little adorable. ¡°Father.¡± Tejano immediately stood up. The person in front of him was the father he had always admired¡ªRedmond! ¡°Tejano, your mission is almost over,¡± Redmond said with a smile. ¡°What do you n on doing next?¡± Tejano thought for a moment before replying, ¡°Nothing for the time being.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t just go with the flow.¡± Redmond shook his head gently. ¡°In fact, your mother and I weren¡¯t too happy that you epted the mission to supervise and protect an emerging civilization when you joined the Cosmic Human Alliance. The AI of the spaceship can monitor them at any time due to the supervision and protection required. It¡¯s equivalent to you having nothing to do for more than 30 years.¡± (Cosmguage was tranted into Chinese, so time in the universe is also described using Earth¡¯s standards.) 1 ¡°1m not ying; it¡¯s considered working,¡± Tejano retorted. ¡°Don¡¯t defend yourself.¡± Redmond looked at his son. ¡°I also understand that you haven¡¯t found a direction, so I tolerated how you spent the 30-plus years. Now that this mission is almost over, let me ask you: have you found your direction?¡± ¡°Direction?¡± Tejano was slightly taken aback. ¡°I told you that it¡¯s very difficult to cultivate to Lv. 9. Your mother and I don¡¯t expect you to do it, but you have to have your own goals and direction,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Ican¡¯t confirm anything yet,¡± Tejano answered with his head lowered. ¡°You don¡¯t have to give me a clear answer when the mission ends,¡± Redmond said. ¡°You have to think carefully about what you want to do with your long lifespan. Even if it¡¯s to have fun, I hope you can achieve something while having fun.¡± ¡°Having fun works too?¡± Tejano¡¯s eyes lit up. That¡¯s good! ¡°For example, creating a virtual world that belongs to you,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Entering the top 100 virtual worlds that are in the entire Cosmic Human Alliance can be considered an achievement.¡± ¡°Most of the virtual worldpanies ranked at the forefront of the universe have a long history. Most of them exceed 100 million years in history, and the number of employees in the corporation is in the trillions.¡± Tejano couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Father, your requirements are too high.¡± ¡°This is the minimum requirement for you,¡± Redmond said calmly. ¡°Because you¡¯re my son.¡± Tejano lowered his head. ¡°Think it through. Give me an answer after the mission is over; then, work hard toward it,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Okay,¡± Tejano replied. Redmond couldn¡¯t help but smile when he saw his son in this state. He was actually quite satisfied with his son. He had never dared to have high achievements in his son¡¯s evolution. He was relieved that his son had normal behavior and wasn¡¯t disobedient. 1 Redmond¡¯s figure then dissipated. ¡°Sigh.¡± Tejano waited until his father left before looking at the cosmos in disappointment. I have to set my own goals? My own direction? What do I pursue? What direction should I head in? Tejano didn¡¯t know. He quite wanted to be like his father in terms of evolution and be as outstanding as his mother, but it was too difficult. There was no chance of sess. Til think about it slowly. There¡¯s still nearly a year anyway, Tejanoforted himself. 2 The entire world was talking about Xu Jingming and Tejano clearing the fifth level of Cosmos Tower. Under the night sky, Xu Jingming was walking with his pregnant wife. He had to walk with her every day¡ªa morning stroll and a night stroll! ¡°Tejano is quite impressive too. He¡¯s only five minutes away from you,¡± Li Miaomiao praised. ¡°Yes, he¡¯s quite impressive,¡± Xu Jingming said, but he thought to himself¡­ Did this Ambassador Tejano charge in with a cosmic lifeform body? Of course, Xu Jingming was only musing to himself. Earth was still very weak, so he didn¡¯t dare offend Tejano at all. The courtyard door opened, and the two walked home. ¡°Enter the virtual world.¡± The couple put on their VR headsets. In the virtual world, in the martial arts arena in Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space. His wife went to have fun with her friends, and Xu Jingming started practicing his evolutionary method alone. Xu Jingming also tried both Heavenly Python Evolution and Scarlet Python Evolution¡¯s cosmic lifeform volumes. I¡¯ve already failed dozens of times. I¡¯ll try again. Xu Jingming began practicing Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯s cosmic lifeform volume. He tried his best to mobilize every cell in his body with every move and stance. Whoosh. The cultivation of the cosmic lifeform volume required very slow motion, but in fact, it caused changes in his entire body through the mobilization of countless cells. Xu Jingming faintly felt as if he had turned into a huge Heavenly Python as countless cells converged. Buzz. suddenly, countless cells transmitted and conformed to a certain pattern. Instantly, Xu Jingming¡¯s countless cells trembled as if they had awoken from their slumber! All of them became extremely hungry, and the surface of his skin and even hair naturally began to absorb the energy of light. At this moment, his body was evolving into a cosmic lifeform! Final Chapter 195 - Breakthrough

Chapter 195: Breakthrough

Xu Jingming was immersed in the wonderful feeling of the qualitative improvement in his vital essence. Every cell in his body was transforming. Simrly, every cell in his ¡®brain¡¯ was also transforming. The cells absorbed external energy to undergo a transformation, and the brainwaves and neural signals in his brain became much stronger. This feeling is wonderful.?Xu Jingming opened his eyes and opened his personalbat strength interface to take a look. With a light tap, he raised his body to its limits.?In the virtual world, every cell grows to its limits with a light tap. But in reality, every cell in the body needs to absorb energy slowly. It takes a long time for them to reach their limits. This feeling. Xu Jingming looked around. The canyon in the martial arts arena appeared extremely clear. Xu Jingming could see the patterns on the grass and the dust on the pebbles several kilometers away. The range of sound heard by his ears was also expanded: high-frequencies and low-frequencies¡ªthe natural world¡¯s voice instantly became much richer. His brain¡¯s functions increased a hundredfold, allowing him to easily grasp all the information he took in. Is this a cosmic lifeform??With a thought, Xu Jingming¡¯s body emitted a hazy glow as he slowly rose into the air.?Flying is that simple. Whoosh! Xu Jingming suddenly turned into a stream of light and flew around the martial arts arena. ¡°Expand the martial arts arena to 1oo kilometers.¡± After Xu Jingming briefly changed the settings, he flew happily and easily tore through the air to produce a sonic boom. Under the protection of the blurry light on his body, Xu Jingming¡¯s skin wasn¡¯t affected by the wind at all; he could clearly observe his surroundings. Every cell of a cosmic lifeform transforms and bes stronger. At the same time, every cell contains cosmic energy, Xu Jingming thought.?It¡¯s precisely this cosmic energy that allows cosmic lifeforms to fly easily. Without cosmic energy, he had to rely on his physical strength. Whoosh. Xu Jingming extended his hand, and a ck spear appeared in it. It¡¯s too light, too light.?Xu Jingming casually shook the spear and found it too light. Then, he immediately adjusted the spear¡¯s weight until it reached 12o tonnes before finding it most adequate. It¡¯s just a spear, but it weighs 12o tonnes. The density is astonishing.?Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?It probably won¡¯t be easy to forge such a weapon in reality. However, such density was definitely very ordinary in the universe. The matter on white dwarfs and neutron stars was countless times denser than this. He was only at the beginning stages of a cosmic lifeform. Whoosh. Xu Jingming began to use his spearmanship, from the sky to the ground and even into theke in the distance. He could easily fight in water with the energy protecting him. He practiced his spearmanship and shield techniques! Xu Jingming only stopped when he waspletely satisfied. This is Heavenly Python Evolution, the strength of an early-stage cosmic lifeform.?Xu Jingming looked at his personalbat strength interface¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (8% Cosmic Lifeform) Physique: 1oo,8oo Technique: Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 5 87%), Astral Spear Technique (Lv. 5 82%), Footwork (Lv. 5 75%), Shield Technique (Lv. 5 78%) Basic Combat Strength: 43.3 million Energy: 1o.1 million Combat Bonus: 56o% Combat Strength: 352 million Reminder: Please break through in reality as soon as possible to be a cosmic citizen. My Beam Transformation has been raised to Lv. 5 87%??Xu Jingming smiled; it was a matter of course. Every cell transformed, and the brain naturally transformed. With the transformation of the brain, his mind and consciousness naturally improved dramatically! His control over every cell in his body also increased greatly. From thebat strength interface, the basicbat strength unleashed from the perfectbination of every cell in the body is stronger than using energy.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?However, it¡¯s more convenient to use cosmic energy; it can even be released in arge area. Boom! With a thought, Xu Jingming¡¯s body suddenly emitted a hazy glow that instantly spread in all directions. With him as the center, an area of more than half a kilometer waspletely covered by the hazy glow, and everything within was obliterated! Countless rocks were riddled with holes, and countless trees and nts were pulverized. Arge-scale release consumed about one-third of the energy in my body.?Xu Jingming was a little surprised when he saw this scene.?The destructive force of a cosmic lifeform is mind-blowing. A single strike destroyed an area with a diameter of about three kilometers. In closebat, his physical strength and speed were clearly more terrifying. But when it concernedrge-scale destruction, cosmic energy had the advantage. Earth¡¯s civilization should have some restrictions on cosmic lifeforms. Otherwise, a slight release would pose a huge threat to ordinary people,?Xu Jingming thought. I¡¯ll try Scarlet Python Evolution next. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t in a hurry to break through in reality. Instead, he reduced himself back to a Perfectedary lifeform in the virtual world and continued attempting another evolutionary method. With the experience from the Heavenly Python Evolution breakthrough, he sessfully broke through with Scarlet Python Evolution after only three tries! Huh? After cultivating Scarlet Python Evolution and transforming into a cosmic lifeform, Xu Jingming¡¯s body became more muscr and more ferocious. The cosmic energy appeared light-red, and he also tried practicing his spearmanship and shield techniques. Afterparing the two evolutionary methods, Scarlet Python Evolution results in stronger physique, raising my strength and defense above the other.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?Its tenacity, speed, and agility have decreased slightly, but the decrease isn¡¯t that great. A slight decrease in tenacity, speed, and agility in exchange for a partial increase in strength and defense? Is it worth it? In terms of spearmanship and shield techniques, Heavenly Python Evolution suits me better, Xu Jingming thought.?Moreover, in terms ofpatibility, Heavenly Python Evolution has a higherpatibility score. He had a 99%patibility with Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯s cosmic lifeform volume after verifying it through cultivation. Scarlet Python Evolution¡¯s cosmic lifeform volume only had apatibility score of 98%. ¡­ Xu Jingming practiced in the virtual world for another day and became more proficient in the evolutionary method. The next morning, he came to the courtyard to prepare for his breakthrough after breakfast. In the courtyard, Xu Jingming stood calmly beside a tree. The morning sun in June was hotter, and it scattered its rays across the courtyard. Jingming is about to break through??Li Miaomiao stood in the living room and watched through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Suddenly¡ª Xu Jingming began practicing Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯s cosmic lifeform volume. His entire body was like a slowly-rising Heavenly Python. Countless cells in his body were mobilized, and strength was transmitted between the cells as they conformed to a profoundw. At this moment, countless cells in his body seemed to be awoken from their slumber. They instinctively began to howl as they greedily absorbed the external energy. The morning sun shone on his skin and hair, and it was naturally absorbed. Energy then flowed through countless cells. His body began a slow transformation. To absorb enough energy in reality, I have to sunbathe often. Moreover, the absorption speed is really slow.?Xu Jingming felt that the bit of sunlight his skin absorbed was a drop in the bucket for the countless cells in his body. He couldn¡¯t help but take off his short-sleeved shirt, leaving the rest of his body bare. He wore only a pair of shorts and sat cross-legged in the courtyard, allowing the sun to shine on him. The area he was in was dark and blurry because most of the light that reached him was absorbed. It didn¡¯t undergo reflection or refraction! The few refractions that urred made him appear dark and blurry. He seeded??Li Miaomiao watched. In the past, Xu Jingming¡¯s evolutionary method caused a lot ofmotion. But this time, there were no heat waves; instead, it was dark and reserved. ¡­ Earth¡¯sary security system constantly had the entire enveloped. The moment Xu Jingming broke through and started absorbing the sunlight, theary security system detected it. ¡°A new cosmic lifeform has been born in China¡¯s Mingyue City. Identification: China¡¯s Xu Jingming.¡± Theary security system confirmed the information. ¡°Information will be sent to Earth¡¯s Life Evolution headquarters and China¡¯s Life Evolution Bureau simultaneously.¡± After the information synchronized¡ª China, Life Evolution Bureau. Director Zhou was reading a dossier when a message appeared on the projection in front of him. Director Zhou looked up and couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of delight.?Xu Jingming has broken through! China now has another cosmic citizen! Chapter 196 - Tejano’s Gift

Chapter 196: Tejano¡¯s Gift

Trantor: CKtalon ¡®With the approaching expiry of the protection afforded to new cosmic civilizations, Director Zhou felt a sense of urgency! He looked forward to more experts being born on Earth. The elevation of the entire civilization wasn¡¯t something that could be done overnight. Only the strength of an individual could produce a miracle. The most dazzling people in China were Pang Ze and Xu Jingming. Pang Ze was now the strongest person on Earth. Moreover, he was better at the ¡®academia¡¯ route. Xu Jingming was a Transcendent genius with the highest talent! Of course, there were also geniuses from other countries on Earth, but they were inferior to Pang Ze and Xu Jingming. After Xu Jingming bes a cosmic citizen, he has to begin integrating into cosmic civilization, Director Zhou thought. How to groom him is also a pressing issue. Although Earth has been trying to tempt Ambassador Tejano repeatedly, he doesn¡¯t have the intention of pulling Xu Jingming into his faction. Insisting will only irritate Tejano. Director Zhou and the others trembled in fear when facing Tejano, afraid that they would spoil his impression of them. Til visit Xu Jingming first. Director Zhou immediately got up and left the office. On Mars, in a virtual room of a spaceship, Tejano closed his eyes and was touring the virtual world. Suddenly, he retumed to reality and opened his eyes. Learning is really never-ending. The more I learn, the more my head aches. Tejano sighed with emotion. There were all kinds of game worlds in the virtual world, and some of them were even created to aid cosmic citizens with learning! Those game worlds were the amalgamation of countless human civilization schrs meant for learning and upgrading. How did those monsters with educational levels exceeding Lv. 100 learn? I¡¯ve studied for so many years, but my educational level is only at Lv. 22, Tejano murmured. He had also wanted to make his parents proud of him by reaching Lv. 100 with his educational level. However, this path seemed to be even harder than the evolutionary path! Beep! Beep! Tejano looked at the monitoring system; his cosmic spaceship AI was constantly monitoring the entire sr system. This was also to protect Earth, the weak emerging civilization. Oh? A new cosmic citizen has been born in Earth¡¯s civilization¡ªXu Jingming? Tejano smiled. His breakthrough speed is quite fast. Time to go to Earth. Tejano was in the spaceship that tore through space. In the blink of an eye, it arrived on the outskirts of Earth. Then, Tejano walked out of the spaceship and strolled through the void, passing through the atmosphere and heading for China¡¯s Mingyue City. eres China¡¯s Mingyue City. Xu Jingming was still sitting cross-legged in the courtyard, basking in the sun. Every cell in his body kept absorbing energy. suddenly, an aircraft arrived above the courtyard. Xu Jingming sensed something and immediately got up to walk to the corridor. He put on slippers and clothes and went to wee Director Zhou¡ªwho had descended the aircraft stairs¡ªwith his wife, Li Miaomiao. ¡°Are you sunbathing?¡± Director Zhou smiled. ¡°¡±Tjust broke through. I need to absorb more sunlight.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°In the future, you can fly above the clouds and be close to outer space,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°The sunlight there is better.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up. Li Miaomiao was puzzled when she heard that. Flying? From Director Zhou¡¯s words, my husband, Xu Jingming, can fly to an area close to outer space? ¡°Of course, don¡¯t stay more than 1,000 kilometers from the surface,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°The¡¯s security defense system has a limited range.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Director Zhou smiled at Li Miaomiao. ¡°Since you¡¯ve be a cosmic lifeform and a cosmic citizen, your parents and children can also know the truth about cosmic civilizations. There¡¯s no need to keep it a secret.¡± Xu Jingming was delighted. He couldn¡¯t tell Miaomiao many things in the past. ¡°Director,e in and have a seat,¡± Xu Jingming said before the three of them entered the living room and sat down. ¡°Tl send you a copy of the cosmic citizen rules and regtions in a while,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°This is set by the Cosmic Human Alliance, and every cosmic citizen has to abide by it. At the same time, Earth has also instituted some rules, and we will also send them to you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Also, it¡¯s prohibited for cosmic citizens to project their energy beyond 9.8 meters on dense inhabiteds,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°This is one of the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules.¡± ¡°Yes, a limit is necessary.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°If too much energy is released, it will be too destructive.¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled when she heard that, but she held it in without interrupting. ¡°After you be a cosmic citizen, you can officially enter the virtual world,¡± Director Zhou stated. ¡°The interface to the virtual world is therge sphere you used to possess the cosmic legend and the Lv. 10 expert.¡± ¡°Therefore, we will build a ¡®VR chamber¡¯ for your individual use,¡± Director Zhou continued. ¡°Considering how Earth¡¯s protection period will end in a year, we can¡¯t guarantee absolute safety even on Earth. Therefore, it¡¯s best if you move to Binhai City.¡± ¡°In Binhai City, there¡¯s a neighborhood with the highest level of security. We will arrange arge residence for you in the district that covers more than 70,000 square feet. There¡¯s enough space for virtual rooms and training rooms,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Your family can also move in.¡± ¡°After the protection of emerging civilizations expires, there¡¯s no guarantee of absolute safety on Earth?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°Sigh.¡± Director Zhou sighed softly. ¡°Once the protection period is over, we won¡¯t have a reason to rejectmercial talks with other cosmic civilizations. They naturally have the right to enter Earth. After entering Earth¡­ they can acquire most of the avable information. For example, information that you¡¯re a Transcendent genius! You publicly used Beam Transformation 39-hitbo during thepetition, so it¡¯s impossible to hide it. A Transcendent genius is also very valuable in the universe!¡± ¡°Sometimes, trafficking talent is also a kind of business.¡± Director Zhou looked at Xu Jingming with a cold gaze. ¡°There are countless human civilizations in the universe. Some of them operate in gray areas, and some even do entirely illegal deeds.¡± ¡°Of course, in the area with the highest level of security defense, even a Lv. 8 expert will only be sending themselves to their deaths if they invade,¡± Director Zhou exined. ¡°Earth still spent a lot on defense systems.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. He knew about this when he flipped through the first volume of Beam Transformation. Individual evolvers were strong, but technological weapons were stronger! In the history of most basic civilizations, not a single Lv. 8 expert could be born. However, the overall strength of an entire civilization was still very terrifying. Even an emerging cosmic civilization could wipe out any cosmic lifeform with the cooperation of arge number of technological weapons. Only by exceeding Lv. 8 and reaching a different level in life could one be qualified to use their individual strength to lord over a civilization. ¡°Our¡¯s defense system can protect the entire, but the level of protection is limited. Only a small number of areas can maintain the highest level of protection,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°It can¡¯t be helped; this is the limit of what we can do on Earth.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Director Zhou didn¡¯t even mention Lv. 9 experts! Clearly, the highest level of protection was useless against a Lv. 9 existence. ¡°Detailed information will be sent to you through the virtual world,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°If you have no objections, Binhai City will begin building a virtual room for you.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao looked at each other and nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll head back first.¡± Director Zhou got up. He came and left in a hurry, clearly seizing every moment. Watching the aircraft leave, Li Miaomiao couldn¡¯t help but look at Xu Jingming beside her and sigh with emotion. ¡°I never expected that we would be forced to leave Binhai City by Cheng Zihao. After going around in circles, we¡¯re returning to Binhai City.¡± ¡°It looks like we are fated with Binhai City.¡± Xu Jing nodded with a smile. ¡°Oh right, Director Zhou said something about cosmic citizens and the protection period of emerging civilizations?¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. ¡°So here¡¯s the story.¡± Xu Jingming then began exining in detail to his wife. The couple chatted for more than an hour when the doorbell suddenly rang. Huh? Xu Jingming was surprised. He didn¡¯t sense any lifeform outside the door, but the doorbell rang. Once he became a cosmic lifeform, a mosquito within 100 meters couldn¡¯t hide from him. Thus, Xu Jingming was a little surprised and puzzled. At the same time, he immediately got up and walked to the courtyard door to open it. Outside the door, Tejano¡ªwho had silver-gray hair and eyebrows and was wearing a gold-patterned robe¡ªwas standing there and smiling at Xu Jingming. ¡°Ambassador Tejano.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Pleasee in.¡± ¡®Tejano nodded slightly and walked in. ¡°This is¡­¡± Li Miaomiao looked at Tejano, who had a different appearance and bearing than Earthlings. However, his face was very familiar, making Li Miaomiao have a guess. ¡°Miaomiao, this is Ambassador Tejano, who I was talking about,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°Greetings, Ambassador,¡± Li Miaomiao immediately said. ¡°Xu Jingming.¡± Tejano followed the couple into the house and sat down alone on the sofa. ¡°I¡¯m here to congratte you on bing a cosmic citizen.¡± ¡°Thank you, Ambassador.¡± Xu Jingming was a little ttered. This ambassador is too polite. ¡°Here on Earth, you are the only one who could defeat me,¡± Tejano said with a smile. ¡°Actually, I¡¯ve also noticed that Earth is thinking of ways to get me to recruit you and make you work for my family. However, I don¡¯t have the right, nor is it suitable for me to speak to my father for you.¡± Xu Jingming immediately said, ¡°That¡¯s also because I¡¯m not outstanding enough.¡± ¡°You¡¯re quite outstanding,¡± Tejano said. ¡°It¡¯s just that the universe is too vast, and there are countless human civilizations! You naturally can¡¯t outshine them.¡± ¡°That includes me.¡± Tejano sighed helplessly. ¡°I¡¯m also under a lot of pressure, and my father is forcing me. When this mission ends, I have to work hard and experience all kinds of torment. Sigh, I can¡¯t even protect myself, so I naturally can¡¯t bring you along.¡± Xu Jingming felt the pain in Tejano¡¯s voice and sighed with emotion. Even as an ambassador, he has to fight hard and suffer various sufferings. ¡°Here, this is a gift to celebrate your bing a cosmic citizen.¡± Tejano casually threw out a badge. Xu Jingming caught it in confusion. ¡°Any employee who contributes to the Redmond Group, as well as some customers who the Redmond Group are appreciative of, will be given a medal. This is the Evernight-level Redmond Medal,¡± Tejano said. ¡°It¡¯s considered to be the lowest one. I happen to have a few on hand, so I¡¯m giving you one. I¡¯l also report your name to the Redmond Group. You can report this matter to the Earth Alliance as well.¡± ¡°Redmond Medal?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°This battle between cosmic civilizations¡­¡± Tejano got up. ¡°It¡¯s shady! Once the protection period for emerging civilizations expires, Earth will experience all kinds of storms. This Redmond Medal can at least ensure your family¡¯s safety.¡± ¡°After all, I, Tejano, have been to Earth for more than 30 years. You¡¯re the only genius I¡¯ve encountered and the only person who has defeated me. Don¡¯t end up dying on me,¡± Tejano said as his figure walked out the door. ¡°Thank you, Ambassador,¡± Xu Jingming immediately replied. At this moment, Tejano¡¯s figure had disappeared. Xu Jingming stared at the ck medal in his hand and vaguely understood the importance of it.. Chapter 197 - Oohook Star Alliance’s Earth

Chapter 197: Oohook Star Alliance¡¯s Earth

Trantor: CKtalon Li Miaomiao stood to the side and looked at the ck medal in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand. She sighed and said, ¡°Director Zhou and the ambassador believe that Earth will be in terrible situation once protection expires.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why Director Zhou got our entire family to move to Binhai, to the district with the highest level of protection.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the Redmond medal. ¡°Since Ambassador Tejano said that this medal can ensure the safety of my family, this medal must mean something extraordinary. I have to inform the Earth Alliance first.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and watched as her husband tapped open the projection and contacted Director Zhou. Soon, the call connected. ¡°Jingming.¡± Director Zhou smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Director Zhou, Ambassador Tejano just came to my house.¡± Xu Jingming showed the ck medal in his hand. ¡°He gave me the lowest-level, Evernight-level, Redmond Medal.¡± ¡°Redmond Medal?¡± Director Zhou was a little puzzled. ¡°What¡¯s the use of this medal?¡± Director Zhou had never heard of the Redmond Medal. ¡°Theard from Ambassador Tejano that the Redmond Group will give a medal to employees who contribute to the Redmond Group and some customers who they are appreciative of,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°Ambassador Tejano will inform the Redmond Group of my name and confirm my possession of this medal.¡± ¡°Redmond Group?¡± Director Zhou was surprised as his expression changed. Xu Jingming looked at him in confusion. ¡°The Redmond Group is a veryrge corporation in the entire Cosmic Human Alliance,¡± Director Zhou exined. ¡± ¡°sa giant existence in the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± ¡°Hunter Cosmic Sector?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°You haven¡¯t read the information I sent you?¡± Director Zhou asked. Xu Jingming nodded. After Director Zhou visited and left, he had spent time exining the cosmic civilizations to his wife¡ªLi Miaomiao¡ªand then came Ambassador Tejano! As for the Cosmic Human Alliance rules and other information that Director Zhou had sent him, he didn¡¯t have the time to read them. ¡°In short, the Redmond Group is very, very strong,¡± Director Zhou exined. ¡°With this medal, no vile faction will dare to offend you and your rtives. Ambassador Tejano treats you really well.¡± ¡°Ambassador Tejano said that he knows that the Earth Alliance wants him to recruit me,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°But Ambassador Tejano doesn¡¯t have the ability to do so. He also has a career he needs to work on.¡± Director Zhou sighed with emotion. ¡°The ambassador saw through what our Earth Alliance has been up to. Alright, I¡¯ll find out more details about your Redmond Medal. Also, you can move to your residence in Binhai City in three days.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The call ended, and Xu Jingming looked at his wife. ¡°Miaomiao, I¡¯ll enter the virtual world first and read the information Director Zhou sent me.¡± ¡°Tm going online as well to practice my sword techniques.¡± Li Miaomiao got up. In his personal space in the virtual world. Xu Jingming looked at the book in front of him and the floating video repository and tapped gently. Whoosh. The video was disyed. ¡°Humans have thrived in the universe and enjoy a long history. It has a known history exceeding 10 billion years.¡± ¡°The cosmic dominion where humans reproduce and survive is too vast, and it is divided into 34 cosmic sectors. The distance between cosmic sectors is immense, and the two closest cosmic sectors are about seven billion light-years apart. Even through the virtual worldwork, there will be obvious timegs between different cosmic sectors.¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be dumbfounded as he looked at the cosmic dominion map in the video. A cosmic sector was densely filled with gxies. Beyond the cosmic sector¡­ was a terrifying darkness. There were other cosmic sectors far away. ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance isposed of three advanced cosmic civilizations and 5,632 Star Alliances. The three advanced cosmic civilizations each lead a cosmic sector, while the 5,632 Star Alliances are scattered across 31 cosmic sectors.¡± ¡°Earth is located in the Hunter Cosmic Sector and belongs to the Oohook Star Alliance.¡± ¡°The maximum diameter of Oohook¡¯s territory is 580 million light-years, and it¡¯sposed of 129,826 gxies. There are a total of two intermediate civilizations and more than 980,000 basic cosmic civilizations in its territory.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s pupils constricted when he saw this. Asingle Star Alliance was vast enough; it had more than 100,000 gxies! Yet, it only had two intermediate cosmic civilizations and nearly a million basic cosmic civilizations. It looks like it will be very difficult to upgrade from a basic cosmic civilization to an intermediate cosmic civilization, Xu Jingming thought to himself. Not to mention advanced cosmic civilizations. The other numbers are very urate, but the number of basic cosmic civilizations is very vague. There are more than 980,000? Xu Jingming came to a realization. The reason why it¡¯s so vague might be because there can be emerging cosmic civilizations or cosmic civilizations that vanish. Xu Jingming continued watching. This wasmon knowledge among cosmic humans. This video focused on the Oohook Star Alliance, its political structure, the central senate, and so on. More than half an hourter, the video broached on the Milky Way. ¡°Earth is located in the Milky Way.¡± ¡°There are a total of nine basic civilizations in the Milky Way, with a total of 195 inhabitables.¡± Xu Jingming watched the description. ¡°Of these nine basic civilizations, the highest possesses 93 inhabitables, and the lowest possesses 1 inhabitable. The lowest is the emerging cosmic civilization¡ªEarth.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. From the information gathered, as an emerging basic cosmic civilization, Earth was indeed very weak! The only inhabited it possessed was its mother. ¡°Thankfully, Earth¡¯s sr system has rich mineral resources, and it¡¯s considered rich. It has established a rtively strong security defense system and has even made entry into the virtual world universal for the study of evolutionary methods.¡± Xu Jingming had a rough understanding of his homeworld¡¯s status in the universe. ording to Director Zhou, the Redmond Group is a hegemon in the entire Hunter Cosmic Sector? Xu Jingming finally understood the Redmond Group¡¯s status. After all, there were only 34 cosmic sectors in the entire human dominion. Xu Jingming reached out and picked up the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules and regtions. Every cosmic citizen had to abide by the rules. The price of breaking thew was enforced punishment. In Binhai City, Director Zhou visited Pang Ze. ¡°Director Zhou, you could meet me in the virtual world if you needed anything.¡± Pang Ze greeted him with a smile. ¡°I¡¯s a short distance anyway.¡± Director Zhou smiled. ¡°Moreover, what we¡¯re talking about today is very important.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± The two of them strolled on the footpath in the courtyard. Pang Ze¡¯s residence spanned more than 70,000 square feet, and the footpath in the courtyard circled more than half the residence. It was hundreds of meters long, and there were all kinds of rare nts and flowers nted on both sides of the path. ¡°Ambassador Tejano gave Xu Jingming an Evernight-level Redmond Medal,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Redmond Medal?¡± Pang Ze knew the importance of this item very well, and he couldn¡¯t help but jolt. ¡°Have you confirmed it at the Redmond Group¡¯s headquarters?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s name has just been added to the list of awardees of the Evernight Redmond Medal in Redmond Group¡¯s headquarters. Moreover, it¡¯sbeled as Oohook Star Alliance¡¯s Earth.¡± ¡°This is a death exemption medal,¡± Pang Ze said excitedly. ¡°With this medal, Xu Jingming¡¯s future will be much safer. For a weak civilization like ours, even if a genius appears, the greatest risk we face is that our genius will die early or be abducted, only to vanish from the face of the universe.¡± Geniuses were abducted and controlled by some vile cosmic forces. To the public, this genius had ¡®migrated.¡¯ ¡°Many geniuses from weak civilizations in the universe are migrants.¡± Director Zhou snorted. ¡°This way, strong civilizations be stronger, and weak civilizations will forever remain in their ce.¡± Pang Ze nodded. ¡°This is the sorrow of being weak! Oh right, Director, why are you here?¡± Director Zhou smiled at Pang Ze.. ¡°I want to ask if you¡¯re interested in being Xu Jingming¡¯s manager?¡± Chapter 198 - Cosmic Citizen Xu Jingming

Chapter 198: Cosmic Citizen Xu Jingming

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Be Xu Jingming¡¯s manager?¡± Pang Ze fell into thought and said, ¡°Director, with this Redmond Medal, no faction below Lv. 9 dares to touch Xu Jingming and his immediate family.¡± The medal protected the medal¡¯s recipient and his family. ¡°As for existences at Lv. 9 or even higher, they are all important figures in the universe. How can they be interested in Earth?¡± Pang Ze grinned at Director Zhou. ¡°Xu Jingming can take the safest path to grow slowly.¡± ¡°China trusts you the most, Pang Ze,¡± Director Zhou replied. ¡°If you aid him as his manager, he will definitely go further down the evolutionary path.¡± Pang Ze thought for a moment before nodding solemnly. ¡°Since the country has ced its trust in me, I¡¯ll definitely do my best to help Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°Iknow your time is precious. Please ept my deepest gratitude,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Xu Jingming, after all, is Earth¡¯s brightest chance on the evolutionary path. I wonder how long it will take for Earth to produce the next Transcendent genius,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°It¡¯s worth spending more for him.¡± Director Zhou nodded slightly. ¡°He will move over in three days. When that happens, you will be neighbors. You can have a good chat.¡± Pang Ze nodded slightly. In the martial arts arena in his personal space. After bing a cosmic lifeform, Xu Jingming also began reading the cosmic lifeform cultivation content in the first volume of Beam Transformation. He practiced his spearmanship and shield techniques daily, but it became increasingly difficult for him to find an opponent on Earth. As for the virtual opponents¡¯bat styles, they were all fixed. After getting used to their methods, their value as sparring partners dropped drastically. ¡°Jingming, the Life Evolution Bureau¡¯s aircraft is here to help us move.¡± Li Miaomiao sent a message. They¡¯re here? Xu Jingming immediately stopped practicing his spearmanship and went offline. In the vi courtyard, two uniformed men stood ramrod straight. When they saw Xu Jingming walk into the courtyard, one of the uniformed men said, ¡°We are under orders to help Mr. Xu move.¡± ¡°Thank you, everyone.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and immediately moved his luggage out. Five, the butler robot, also helped in the moving. The pregnant Li Miaomiao stood to the side¡ªXu Jingming forbade her from helping even if she wanted to. Soon, the luggage bags were carried into the aircraft cabin. After the butler robot, Five, passed over thest piece of luggage, it walked to aer and stood there silently. Xu Jingming and his wife were bringing along the butler robot in their relocation. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao ascended the stairs. ¡°We¡¯re leaving.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at her residence, still feeling reluctant. This was where the two of them entered the virtual world together and practiced the evolutionary method. This was also where they got married and conceived a child. ¡°You cane back anytime in the future. Let¡¯s go,¡± Xu Jingmingforted his wife. ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. Only the couple moved. As for their parents and grandfather? There was still about a year before the civilization protection period expired. They didn¡¯t need to rush their parents into moving. The aircraft rose and left Mingyue City. Soon, it arrived in Binhai City. ¡°This will be your residence from now on, Mr. Xu. It¡¯s Block 6 in the estate.¡± He walked down the stairs and looked at therge residence. The residence was beautiful, with the main building and three auxiliary buildings covering more than 70,000 square feet! There were also many fruit trees and flowers. After Li Miaomiao walked down the stairs, she sighed with emotion. ¡°I can just stroll in the courtyard in the future.¡± The uniformed men quickly saluted. Whoosh. A shadow shed and arrived nearby¡ªit was a silver-white robot. The robot smiled and said, ¡°Hello, Sir. Hello, Madam. My name is White, and I¡¯m your butler robot.¡± ¡°Tm the butler robot.¡± The female robot quickly leaped down the stairs. She also came equipped with intelligence as she stared at the silver-white robot. ¡°Tm a Bi robot. My cost of manufacturing is more than 100 times higher than yours,¡± the silver-white robot looked up slightly and said proudly. 1 ¡°Alright, the two of you will be butler robots in the future,¡± Xu Jingming immediately said. ¡°White, give me a simple introduction of this residence.¡± A projection shot out of the silver robot¡¯s chest and condensed in midair¡ªit was a three-dimensional model of the residence. ¡°The entire residence has one main building and three auxiliary buildings. The main building covers an area of 2,100 square meters, and the three auxiliary buildings range from 500 square meters to 600 square meters.¡± ¡°There¡¯s arge cultivation chamber on the third floor of the main building. The cultivation chamber is 400 square meters, and the roof is arge convex lens made of ss! The convex mirror changes ording to the angle of the sun for the gathering of sunlight, allowing for more efficient cultivation,¡± the silver robot introduced. ¡°The roof can be sealed at other times.¡± ¡°Arge convex lens?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up. After bing a cosmic lifeform, he despised the fact that his cells grew too slowly. With therge convex lens, his growth speed would increase by more than a hundred times. ¡°The Life Evolution Bureau had advised you to fly above the clouds and close to outer space to absorb light. Even so, the efficiency is inferior to this dedicated cultivation chamber,¡± the silver-white robot exined. ¡°There¡¯s a VR chamber on the second floor of the main building that allows you to log into the virtual world through the VR chamber.¡± Xu Jingming eagerly said, ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look.¡± He went to the cultivation chamber with his wife. Pa. Xu Jingming gently flicked the wall switch on, and the roof immediately parted to the side silently, revealing a huge convex lens. The convex lens automatically adjusted its angle and gathered sunlight on a circr metal tform on the cultivation chamber¡¯s ground. Chi! Chi! Chi! Sunlight gathered on the metal tform that was about a meter in diameter through the huge convex lens. The metal tform became scorching hot and blinding as its temperature rapidly increased. ¡°Sir, it¡¯s suggested that you wear specially made clothes and pants during your cultivation.¡± The silver robot opened a door, and behind it was a lounge. There were sets of clothes and a small bathroom inside. Xu Jingming smiled and walked in. He changed and wore a pair of shorts. 1 ¡°Ordinary clothes will probably burn.¡± Xu Jingming wore only the specially made shorts and walked barefoot to the metal tform before sitting cross-legged.2 Sunlightpletely gathered on his body, shining on his hair and skin. The metal tform was clearly hot and blinding previously, but Xu Jingming naturally absorbed the light the moment he stood there! His entire body tuned dark and blurry, and even the temperature in the cultivation room plummeted. This feeling is wonderful. Xu Jingming felt every cell in his body devouring energy frantically. Ever since he became a cosmic lifeform, all the cells in his body had been in a starved state. Li Miaomiao watched from the door of the cultivation chamber for a while before leaving with a smile. She then went to look elsewhere in her new residence. ¡®When the sun set, Xu Jingming felt the received sunlight rapidly decline before opening his eyes. Every cell in his body became much stronger, his brain and mind became faster, and his senses became sharper. Xu Jingming enjoyed the feeling of such aplete transformation. This cultivation chamber suits me too well. The country is really considerate. Xu Jingming got up happily, walked to the wall, and flicked a switch on. Immediately, the roof began to close. After dinner. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao arrived at the VR chamber. ¡°Sir is the only one who can enter the VR chamber,¡± the silver robot introduced. ¡°Nobody else can enter.¡± ¡°Is there anything that needs to be done in advance for my first login to the virtual world?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°You¡¯ll know after you log in, Sir. There¡¯s no need to make any preparations,¡± the silver robot said. Xu Jingming nodded and walked to the VR chamber. The metal door in the VR chamber room automatically opened when it sensed Xu Jingming approaching! After Xu Jingming walked in, it automatically closed. Inside the room was a huge floating sphere that had stairs extending down. AVR chamber room that solely belongs to me. Xu Jingming walked down the stairs and entered the huge sphere. The sphere then entered apletely sealed state. Standing in the center of the sphere, Xu Jingming saw a glow light up on the wall inside the sphere, and it enveloped him. ¡°Sir, do you want to connect to the virtual world?¡± A gentle voice sounded in his mind. ¡°Connect,¡± Xu Jingming said. His consciousness quickly sank, and just like when he wore a VR headset, he entered the virtual world¡ª ¡°Wee, cosmic citizen Xu Jingming..¡± Chapter 199 - Infinite Possibilities

Chapter 199: Infinite Possibilities

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming looked at his surroundings¡ªhe was standing in a spaceship, and through the huge ss window, he could see the strange cosmos beyond. Nearby, an iparably huge star was burning, and mes rose from it time and time again. Further away was a ck hole. The ck hole was surrounded by a dazzling crescent ring, and in the center was a ck blob. There were also neutron stars, white dwarfs, and other celestial bodies. They were scattered in nearby space. ¡°Hello, Xu Jingming.¡± A gentle voice sounded, and a woman in a ck uniform appeared in the cabin. She had light-green hair, fair skin, and a light-green pattern on her face and forehead. Her pupils were like gems. ¡°Tm your virtual world guide,¡± the woman said with a smile. ¡°Since this is your first time logging into the virtual world, I¡¯l give you a simple introduction to the virtual world.¡± ¡°Thank you,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The space you are in now is your personal space,¡± the woman exined. ¡°You will directly enter this ce every time you log in. Your personal space is a sphere with a diameter of ten kilometers! You can set up any scene for free¡ªa spaceship, the sea, a desert, the depths of a ck hole¡­ You can set up any scene you can imagine.¡± ¡°As for the stars, ck holes, neutron stars, and celestial bodies ten kilometers away, they are only scenery. They can only be seen from afar and can¡¯t be approached or touched,¡± the woman said. ¡°Of course, you can pay to expand your personal space.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Earth¡¯s virtual world also had a personal space; he was already familiar with it. ¡°Tap here to open your personal interface,¡± the woman said. ¡°You can see your personal information through it.¡± Everything was the same. Xu Jingming tapped gently, and his cosmic citizen information appeared¡ª Name: Xu Jingming Gender: Male Subject: Hunter Cosmic Sector, Oohook Star Alliance, Earth Lifeform: Basic Cosmic Lifeform Education: None ount bnce: 1,000,000 cosmic dors Xu Jingming looked at the information and sighed with emotion. One million cosmic dors is the globalpetition¡¯s prize! It¡¯s already a huge sum for the weak Earth. ¡°No educational background?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°That¡¯s because you haven¡¯t taken the educational examination,¡± the woman exined. ¡°Only by passing the examination can we confirm your educational score and grade. Educational qualifications¡­ are very important to every cosmic citizen!¡± ¡°Where do you take the educational examination? What¡¯s the scope?¡± Xu Jingming was curious. ¡°You can apply for an educational examination at any time in the virtual world,¡± the woman said. ¡°There are many categories in the educational examination. Humanities is supplementary; even if you get full marks in theory and practice, you can only reach Lv. 60. As for the science and technology category, there¡¯s no limit to the number of points you can get! The deeper you master science and technology, the higher your score. Lv. 100, Lv. 120¡­ There¡¯s no limit!¡± ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance has established a rule: Once one¡¯s educational level reaches Lv. 50, the Cosmic Human Alliance will upgrade aary lifeform to a cosmic lifeform for free. If one¡¯s educational level reaches Lv. 100, the Cosmic Human Alliance will upgrade them to an Origin lifeform for free,¡± the woman said with a smile. ¡°Upgrade through external forces?¡± Xu Jingming was dumbfounded. He knew that Lv. 9 meant an Origin lifeform, a lifeform above a cosmic lifeform. It was enough for an individual to lord over a basic cosmic civilization. ¡®The path to Lv. 9 was very difficult, but no matter how weak a talent¡¯ who had reached Lv. 100 in terms of education was, they could still be promoted to an Origin lifeform through external forces. ¡°The cost of upgrading aary lifeform to a cosmic lifeform via external forces isn¡¯t high,¡± the woman exined. ¡°91.5% of cosmic citizens in the Cosmic Human Alliance be cosmic lifeforms via external forces.¡± ¡°However, the price of bing an Origin lifeform through external forces is extremely high!¡± the woman stated. ¡°How high is it?¡± Xu Jingming asked curiously. ¡°Tm not too sure either,¡± the woman replied, ¡°but I¡¯m certain that even if your homeworld¡¯s Milky Way were to sell the entire Milky Way, it¡¯s far from enough! It¡¯s very difficult to rely on evolution to be a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform, but it¡¯s even harder to rely on external forces to be one.¡± Xu Jingming understood. ¡°Although the price is extremely high, talents with educational levels exceeding Lv. 100 are even more precious,¡± the woman said. ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance values each and every talent of this caliber, so it¡¯s natural to extend their lifespans greatly.¡± ¡°Ordinary cosmic lifeforms have a lifespan of 3,000 years, but Origin lifeforms have a lifespan of 30,000 years. With greatly increased lifespans, these people can go further on the scientific path and contribute more to the entire human race. Even though the price of advancing to an Origin lifeform through external forces is very high, it¡¯s still worth it.¡± The woman smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°In fact, education will be very important even for warriors on the evolutionary path after they reach Lv. 9. Only those with extraordinary intelligence can go further on the evolutionary path.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Citizen information wasbeled separately as ¡®Lifeform¡¯ and ¡®Education.¡¯ It was obvious how important it was. ¡°There are also many functions in your personal space,¡± the woman introduced. ¡°You can cultivate, fight, transfer money, spend, invest, and so on. The universe is also filled with countless investment opportunities.¡± ¡°Investments?¡± Xu Jingming looked at his one million cosmic dors. It was best not to think too much about it. Investing in himself first took priority! ¡°Please look here.¡± The woman tapped gently. Whoosh. Immediately, countless shrunken virtual worlds appeared. ¡°There are countless virtual worlds in the virtual world,¡± the woman said. ¡°For example, thergest category, Life Evolution, is also ranked at the top.¡± Xu Jingming looked over and saw the names of these miniaturized worlds. For example, Life Evolution gaming world, Dark Abyss gaming world¡­ World of Swordsmen, World of Sabermen¡­ World of Ultimate Assassins ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance has always guided cosmic citizens toward evolution through the virtual worlds,¡± the woman introduced. ¡°There are all kinds of supplementary evolutionary worlds. Some are free to enter, while others require payment. You can study them slowly.¡± ¡°These virtual worlds in the second row are all educational,¡± the woman said as she pointed. Xu Jingming looked at the names of the virtual worlds: Endless Schr Path, Bare-Handed Universe Obliteration, Sacred Land of Science, Apprentice World, the Millennial Star Wars ¡°The third row has virtual worlds constructed by all kinds of bodies. For example, a civilization, a corporation, a special group, a sect, a school¡­ All kinds of groups can construct their own virtual world,¡± the woman said. ¡°For example, one can study martial arts with a teacher teaching them personally! They can enter a sect or a warrior school, but the requirements are different for different groups. Most of them just require payment, but very few have requirements on strength.¡± ¡°There are also all kinds of virtual worlds that provide consumption and entertainment¡­¡± The woman pointed at the rest. ¡°There are countless virtual worlds that have been categorized. You can slowly figure them out.¡± ¡°My introduction ends here. If you have any questions, feel free to summon me.¡± The woman smiled slightly before her figure tumed ethereal and dissipated. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion before beginning to inspect the many virtual worlds. Touching every virtual world gently gave him introductions and some information. One needs to pay a million cosmic dors to enter this world? Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be dumbfounded when he came into contact with a sect world. This is too expensive. He only had a total of one million. Just as he was muttering to himself, he suddenly received a notification. Xu Jingming tapped gently. ¡°Director Zhou?¡± Xu Jingming was slightly surprised to see Director Zhou visit him. ¡°Jingming, how does it feel to log into the virtual world for the first time?¡± Director Zhou smiled. ¡°I¡¯s dazzling,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Director Zhou nodded. ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance does have plenty. This virtual world contains infinite knowledge and guidance for evolution. As long as one is talented enough, they can keep growing!¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He also saw infinite possibilities! ¡°Tm here today to tell you something,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°After a discussion with the Earth Alliance and internal discussion within China, we¡¯ve decided to invite Mr. Pang Ze to be your manager! I wonder if you¡¯ll ept it.¡± ¡°Pang Ze?¡± Xu Jingming was a little puzzled. ¡°Is that Pang Yun¡¯s father?¡± ¡®There was only one Pang Ze he knew. ¡°Yes.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°Pang Ze is the richest cosmic citizen on Earth! His wealth was obtained from the virtual worldwork, and he has the highest educational level on Earth.. His talent in education is no less than your talent in the evolutionary path!¡± Chapter 200 - Xu Jingming and Pang Ze

Chapter 200: Xu Jingming and Pang Ze

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming was surprised. He had seen Pang Ze in reality and vaguely felt that he was an important figure. He never expected him to be that impressive. ¡°The richest man on Earth,¡± Xu Jingming eximed. ¡°Educational pathways and evolutionary pathways are equally important,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°In the past 30 years on Earth, high-tech talents havee into contact with more advanced technology! We¡¯ve groomed many tech talents, but the highest educational talent in the world is only Lv. 36.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°Scientific research takes a long time to produce results. It can¡¯t be rushed.¡± ¡°Pang Ze, on the other hand,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile, ¡°is an oddball.¡± Xu Jingming listened. ¡°In addition to science and evolution, Earth has also been secretly screening investing talents,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°100 investors have been selected globally! They use a total of 20 VR chambers, and they can log into the virtual world for hours a day to be updated and make investment decisions. Earth will ultimately invest based on their decisions.¡± ¡°go were eliminated over a ten-year screening, and ten investors were anointed,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Pang Ze is one of them.¡± ¡°But in the ten years, Pang Ze invested and studied cosmic knowledge while applying for the educational examination,¡± Director Zhou said. ary lifeforms can also take the educational examination on behalf of a cosmic civilization.¡± ¡°In the first year, Pang Ze reached Lv. 39 in his educational examination.¡± ¡°In the sixth year, Pang Ze reached Lv. 50. The Cosmic Human Alliance gave him resources to elevate him to a cosmic lifeform and provided him special virtual chambers and other resources. 1 Director Zhou sighed with emotion. ¡°The reason why Pang Ze¡¯s so fast is that he is good at humanities and not science.¡± ¡°Humanities?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°I¡¯ve been informed that for humanities, even if one can get full marks in theory and practice, they¡¯ll max out at only Lv. 60.¡± ¡°Pang Ze focuses on humanities and has also started researching science,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°He¡¯s an extremely talented person in the humanities, just like those top strategists in ancient times. They devise strategies and calcte every move to determine victory remotely; it¡¯s the same for Pang Ze. They can see how the wheels spin and have a clear and urate judgment of the future despite theplexities of humans, culture, and society, having great acumen. This is also why Pang Ze is good at investing.¡± ¡°I¡¯s funny,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Pang Ze mobilized a portion of Earth¡¯s civilization¡¯s wealth to invest, and the average annual yield is about 30%. It¡¯s impressive, but he has also had investments fail. After all, there are more amazing investment experts in the universe¡ªthe huge Cosmic Investment Group.¡± ¡°Instead, it¡¯s because of Pang Ze¡¯s high educational level that people fromrge families are willing to hire him in the virtual world and get him to devise strategies.¡± Director Zhou sighed with emotion. ¡°Pang Ze relied on his educational background to obtain a high ie, thereby bing Earth¡¯s richest man!¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be impressed. ¡°With his reputation, there were naturally many big shots in those big families who hired him. After all, it¡¯s rare for someone to break through to Lv. 50 using humanities,¡± Director Zhou said. It wasmon for those in science to break through to Lv. 50 because there was no limit to the scientific path! It was indeed special to do so with humanities. ¡°Devise strategies?¡± Xu Jingming finally understood that this was a strategist-like figure, and he was also a talent that the Cosmic Human Alliance gave a VR chamber and resources. ¡°In terms of evolution, your talent is the highest on Earth,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Pang Ze is also willing to be your manager for the sake of the entire civilization. You can visit him at his residenceter; he¡¯s at Block 5 in this neighborhood.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Xu Jingming quickly went offline and prepared some gifts before visiting his neighbors with his wife, Li Miaomiao. ¡°Master.¡± Pang Yun ran over and opened the door for them, looking at Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao excitedly. ¡°We just moved in today,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°What a coincidence. We¡¯re neighbors.¡± ¡°It¡¯s quite a coincidence.¡± Pang Yun was very excited as he turned his head and shouted, ¡°Dad, Mom, my master and master matron are here.¡± ¡°Master matron?¡± Li Miaomiao blinked. This was the first time someone was calling her master matron. Upon entering the courtyard, Xu Jingming and his wife quickly saw Pang Ze and his wife in the distance. Momentster, Li Miaomiao chatted with Madam Pang and Pang Yun, while Xu Jingming and Pang Ze strolled in the courtyard. ¡°Director Zhou has spoken to you, right?¡± Pang Ze smiled. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯m also pleasantly surprised to learn that you¡¯re willing to be my manager. I¡¯ll leave it to you to decide on the terms and conditions of the management contract.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± As Pang Ze walked, he smiled and said, ¡°Just a verbal agreement will do! As for the ie share, I don¡¯t need it! This is because my time is very precious, and I still have a lot of work to do. I can only help you¡­ devise a strategy for your cultivation path in my spare time.¡± ¡°There won¡¯t be any ie sharing?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°Being paid and signing a contract binds me as well,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°I¡¯m also in the midst of figuring out the infinite knowledge of the vast cosmic civilizations. It¡¯s better not to be bound! Treat it as help from a fellow Earthling.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization and was quite grateful. ¡°Thank you, Mr. Pang.¡± ¡°Iknow you cultivate the first volume of Beam Transformation,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°I remember that your Beam Transformation reached Transcendent in thepetition when you used the fiveary lifeform ultimate moves in the first volume. Now that you¡¯ve be a cosmic lifeform, your brain is more developed, and your mind and consciousness are stronger! The other four ultimate moves should¡¯ve broken through to Transcendent, right?¡± It was much easier for cosmic lifeforms to revisit and cultivate theirary lifeform ultimate moves. ¡°Beam Transformation and Water Style are at Transcendent, not the other three,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°I should be able to break through after cultivating for a few days.¡± It hadn¡¯t been long since he became a cosmic lifeform. The reason why Water Style could easily break through was that he had figured out the fluidity of water. He improved the fastest with Water Style, and it was even faster than Beam Transformation, which consumed the most energy. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about your shield techniques next¡­¡± Pang Ze chatted with Xu Jingming as he strolled. Late at night. In Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space in the virtual world, Pang Ze came to visit. ¡°There are countless worlds in the virtual world.¡± Pang Ze pointed at the countless miniature worlds that appeared. ¡°In terms of evolution, ¡®Life Evolution¡¯ is most famous. Actually, Earth¡¯s Life Evolution is a simplified version. The Life Evolution used by cosmic citizens is much moreplicated. As the oldest game world in history, although it¡¯s the most popr, many of its designs are actually a little outdated.¡± ¡°Outdated?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°Yeah.¡± Pang Ze nodded. ¡°There are better ways to groom evolvers! Life Evolution¡¯s ways are still a little inefficient, but 5v5 battles have be a trend. All kinds of apex battles attract countless citizens in the universe.¡± ¡°However, don¡¯t even think about it,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Those who can step onto the main stage are at least in teampetitions between Lv. 8 experts. They shoulder the expectations of their respective civilizations and the glory of their respective Star Alliances. They are the celebrities of the Cosmic Human Alliance. They fight each other in pursuit of their limits, and this kind of extremebat also increases their chances of breaking through to Lv. 9.¡± ¡°Every time a contestant breaks through to Lv. 9 in apetition, it will cause a euphoria,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°As for Lv. 9 experts? Lv. 9 experts have esteemed statuses. It¡¯s already rare for them to fight 1v1 battles, so it¡¯s unlikely that they¡¯ll fight 5v5 team battles.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°As for you, what you need to do now is take cultivation slow and steady. Every step you take needs to be grounded.¡± Pang Ze swiped gently and quickly tapped on a virtual world. ¡°This Blood Rain World is a world that¡¯s very suitable for you.¡± Xu Jingming tapped gently. Entry fee for Blood Rain World: 100,000 cosmic dors. ¡°There¡¯s no need to pay.¡± Pang Ze shook his head. ¡°You¡¯re a Transcendent genius, so you can ept missions from an intermediary! Some big shots will hire people to help when they encounter trouble in the Blood Rain World. By epting missions, you can enter without spending any money. The employer will also have to pay you amissioning fee!¡± Xu Jingming blinked, having broadened his horizons. He could enter free on his first entry and still ear money? ¡°Moreover, with this being your first time, entering with those big shots¡­ helps you familiarize yourself with the Blood Rain World faster,¡± Pang Ze said.. ¡°This Blood Rain World isn¡¯t famous, but it has a very impressive background!¡± Chapter 201 - Blood Rain World Intelligence

Chapter 201: Blood Rain World Intelligence

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°What¡¯s its background?¡± Xu Jingming was curious. Pang Ze said seriously, ¡°The cosmic human dominion is vast, and some of the top factions have thoroughly infiltrated the Cosmic Human Alliance. The Cosmic Human Alliance is actually decided by the Supreme Council. Most of the members of the Supreme Council are members of these top factions.¡± ¡°These factions can influence the three advanced civilizations and influence alll the cosmic sectors.¡± Pang Ze looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°As for Blood Rain World, I heard that it has many top factions backing it.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°It¡¯s that big?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Pang Ze nodded seriously and flipped his hand, producing a document before handing it to Xu Jingming. ¡°This is detailed information on Blood Rain World. Take a look.¡± Xu Jingming took it and read it. Blood Rain World was a mortal world. The territory was vast, and it would take half a year to travel from one end of the territory to the other! This made it difficult for one to manage this massive empire effectively. The empire was waning, and the world was bing more and more chaotic. Battles and massacres happened everywhere. The physiques of the people in this world were very ordinary, and the upper limit of their bodies was 10. ¡°All the humans inside, including cosmic citizen yers, only have a maximum physique of 102¡± Xu Jingming felt that this number was too low. Even some unevolved professional athletes on Earth could have a physique of 10. Pang Ze nodded. ¡°Regardless of your background, you are treated equally in Blood Rain World¡ªeveryone has a weak body. The only advantage a cosmic citizen has is their stronger mind andbat techniques. Using their cellr-level control, even a weak body can unleash extraordinary strength and speed.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly and continued reading. After cosmic citizens entered Blood Rain World, they only wore cloth clothes and didn¡¯t possess any money. They needed to eam a living, and if they didn¡¯t have food, they would starve to death! Humans inside generally didn¡¯t live beyond 100 years! yers also had weak bodies after entering. They could die from being killed, starvation, or illnesses. They would also deteriorate with age, and they might even die of old age¡­ Once they died, they would have to spend 100,000 cosmic dors to create a new character in Blood Rain World. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to survive in Blood Rain World.¡± Pang Ze sighed with emotion. ¡°It¡¯s even harder to live well! This is because Blood Rain World is at odds with cosmic citizens. The higher your status, the more targeted you be.¡± Xu Jingming continued reading, In Blood Rain World, killing and fighting was the main theme! Everyone had ordinary bodies, so they naturally had to hone their minds andbat techniques. ¡°Blood Rain World targets yers, but the yers enjoy a benefit?¡± Xu Jingming realized something by reading the introduction. ¡°By sacrificing 10,000 gold, one can enter a mysteriousnd and obtain opportunities?¡± ¡°Yes, 10,000 gold.¡± Pang Ze nodded. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to survive in Blood Rain World, and it¡¯s even harder to obtain money! The difficulty of obtaining 10,000 gold is crazy high. This 10,000 gold is the threshold set by many of the top factions in the universe. Only by sacrificing 10,000 gold can one be qualified to enter the mysteriousnd. The mysteriousnd contains the opportunities bestowed by many top factions, and the number of benefits one can obtain will depend on their means. Some people gain very little from it, but others rise to sess because of it.¡± ¡°10,000 gold?¡± Xu Jingming read the introduction and asked curiously, ¡°I have to earn money in Blood Rain World? I can¡¯t exchange for it using cosmic dors?¡± Pang Ze smiled and said, ¡°Cosmic dors are prohibited in Blood Rain World, but there are always ways. One can contact high-ranking yers in Blood Rain World through intermediaries! By paying cosmic dors in the outside world, one can obtain gold coins in Blood Rain World. ording to what I know, the market rate for one gold coin in Blood Rain World is about 100,000 cosmic dors.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°10,000 gold is equivalent to about 1 billion cosmic dors? That¡¯s too expensive! I¡¯ve checked the purchasing power of cosmic dors. An inhabited like Earth is only worth 100 billion cosmic dors.¡± The purchasing power of cosmic dors was still very high. It was a currency used by the entire Cosmic Human Alliance. ¡°If you find it expensive, you don¡¯t have to do the exchange. You can eam it by yourself in Blood Rain World,¡± Pang Ze said with a smile. ¡°If you have the ability, you can earn money in Blood Rain World and sell it to the scions of thoserge family ns in exchange for cosmic dors.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up. It sounded like a good way to earn money. ¡°After entering Blood Rain World, you¡¯ll understand how difficult it is to make money.¡± Pang Ze shook his head slightly. ¡°I¡¯ve tried it, but I gave up eventually.¡± ¡°Mr. Pang, your tactics didn¡¯t work inside?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°Those with some background in the universe and civilizations with some savings¡­ all know how special Blood Rain World is, sorge numbers of cosmic citizens have entered,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Inside, on the one hand, you will bepeting withrge numbers of cosmic citizens. On the other hand, you will be targeted by the entire Blood Rain World. Perhaps some ambitious youth will backstab you so as to be famous!¡± Pang Ze sighed with emotion. ¡°As for me, I¡¯m not good atbat. In Blood Rain World, brains are important, but fists are even more important. You have to be able to fight and kill!¡± ¡°Due to the deluge of cosmic citizen gamers, these cosmic citizens are all cosmic lifeforms. Those who dare to enter can typically reach cellr control,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Therefore, in Blood Rain Water, one is considered mediocre unless one reaches cellr control.¡± ¡°A third-rate expert is at the cellr level of control while coupled with appropriate weaponbat techniques. ¡°A second-rate expert has cellr control with an actualbat bonus of 500%.¡± ¡°A first-rate expert has cellr control with an actualbat bonus of 1,000%.¡± ¡°There are also some super experts who are truly terrifying.¡± Pang Ze sighed with emotion. ¡°The Hunter Cosmic Sector is too vast with countless experts. There are also some existences with unimaginable weaponry techniques. They have cultivated for more than a thousand years and have spent their entire lives pursuing the apex of their technique. Only then can they be considered a super expert. I¡¯m afraid they can kill you in one strike.¡± Pang Ze looked at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Based on hisbat bonus, he could only be considered a second-rate expert in Blood Rain World. He naturally couldn¡¯tpare to those super experts. ¡°Other than cosmic citizen gamers, the greater enemy is actually the natives of Blood Rain World,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Natives?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°All the natives in Blood Rain World are real people,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°ording to the official information regarding Blood Rain World, arge number of humans in reality have blocked out their real memories prior to entry to act as natives. They will spend decades inside, and they will only wake up in reality after dying!¡± ¡°Real human actors?¡± Xu Jingming frowned. ¡°Almost all of them areary lifeforms, but there are also a few cosmic citizens who do this as a jol over with a single order.¡± ¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°These natives also have powerful minds and consciousnesses. Most importantly, almost all of the people in high positions are natives. Those in high positions can send an elite army ¡°With everyone¡¯s limited physiques, quantity shows its importance,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°The various arrangements in Blood Rain World also make it very, very difficult to obtain 10,000 gold.¡± ¡°Countless cosmic citizens have spent 100,000 cosmic dors to enter time and time again. They have to pay again after dying once,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°But very few will ultimately earn 10,000 gold.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The opportunities in the mysteriousnd were a lure! The earnings from attracting arge number of cosmic citizens across the universe were astonishing. As for hiring a massive number of humans and a small number of cosmic citizens to act as ¡®natives,¡¯ it was very easy for Blood Rain World officials. ¡°Those who ultimately ns from powerful ci eive 10,000 gold either have a powerful background in reality or are very outstanding, They are one in a million, allowing them to enter the mysteriousnd,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Even so, many people¡­ gained very little from the mysteriousnd. However, the scions ofrge family izations still keeping. Some even invited me to be a strategist because the opportunities inside are truly astonishing.¡± Pang Ze had also learned many secrets of Blood Rain World thanks to his employment as a strategist for the scions ofrge family ns.. Chapter 202 - Entry

Chapter 202: Entry

Trantor: CKtalon Pang Ze looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Before entering Blood Rain World, you have to make some preparations. The first thing is to learn the universalnguage, and the second is to carefully study the information on Blood Rain World. After all, the price of failure after entering is too high.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The smallest price for failure was 100,000 cosmic dors. The longer one stayed inside, the more one couldn¡¯t afford to fail. For example, if one umted more than a thousand gold and was killed for it, their savings would be zeroed out. Thework of connections they had worked hard to establish would also be gone. After all, if they paid to enter again, they would be another person. They had to start all over again. ¡°Is seven days enough?¡± Pang Ze asked. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll meet at 9 p.m. seven dayster.¡± Pang Ze nodded. ¡°T¡¯l help you to get a mission when the timees.¡± ¡°Thank you, Mr. Pang.¡± Xu Jingming was still very grateful. The other party didn¡¯t charge him any fees to devise a strategy. Pang Ze nodded and left. He naturally had matters to attend to. Xu Jingming looked at the material in his hand and carefully studied it. He finished reading it after some time. ording to the description, the goals for entering Blood Rain World is firstly to hone one¡¯s mind andbat techniques, secondly to experience different worlds, and thirdly, to receive the opportunity in the mysteriousnd. After Xu Jingming finished reading, he temporarily put it to the side and began learning the universalnguage. Although he could automatically trante his Chinese into universalnguage through ¡®real-time trantions,¡¯ everyone spoke the universalnguage in the virtual world! If only he relied on ¡®trantions,¡¯ his mouth and voice wouldn¡¯t sync. Cosmic citizens might not mind it and would only mock him in secret, but it would incur the suspicion of the Blood Rain World natives ¡®Why was thenguage this person spokepletely different from the way his mouth moved? Cosmic lifeforms have really good memory. Xu Jingming first memorized themon words used in universalnguage. I can read ten lines at a nce; I have a photographic memory! If a Perfectedary lifeform¡¯s brain was much better than an unevolved brain, then bing a cosmic lifeform was a qualitative change! Xu Jingming swept his gaze and memorized more than 100 universalmon vocabry! He kept flipping through them and memorized more than 100,000 words in just 15 minutes. It¡¯s enough to memorize this amount of universalnguage vocabry. Next, I have to familiarize myself with thenguage. Xu Jingming watched teaching videos of the universalnguage and quickly picked it up. Three hourster, Xu Jingming became very proficient in the universalnguage. ording to the system¡¯s judgment, my universalnguage is already very close to native level. In the future, I just need to practice for an hour a day to have it down to a tee. Xu Jingming stopped learning thenguage. Let¡¯s see the difference between the virtual world¡¯s Life Evolution world and Earth¡¯s. In the morning. Xu Jingming strolled with his pregnant wife. ¡°How¡¯s the virtual worldwork?¡± Li Miaomiao was curious. ¡°The virtual world on Earth is mainly a ¡®Life Evolution¡¯ gaming world,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°As for the virtual worldwork in the universe, it has countless virtual worlds with all kinds of uses. There¡¯s also a ¡®Life Evolution¡¯ gaming world, but it has many more functions. The simted experts are more intelligent, and the experts from the various cosmic civilizations participating in the battle are even harder to deal with. I won three consecutive matches before I started having a 50% win-loss ratio.¡± ¡°50% win-loss ratio?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°Our number one expert on Earth has found his match?¡± ¡°I fought a total of 22 matches yesterday and fought to my heart¡¯s content. My win rate is about 55%.¡± Xu Jingming was very happy. ¡°In the past, I was a frog in a well. Only now do I understand¡­ In the vast universe, I¡¯m only an ordinary cosmic citizen.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at her spouse. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯re not ordinary! You just entered the virtual world and started practicing the evolutionary method less than a year ago! You¡¯ll be much stronger than them in ten or twenty years.¡± Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. The 22 previous matches had taught him a lesson in hubris. After all, everyone in the game world was a cosmic citizen! There were plenty in the Hunter Cosmic Sector who were more proficient in weaponry than Xu Jingming! The moves he was once proud of were verymon among cosmic lifeforms. However, Li Miaomiao¡¯s words boosted Xu Jingming¡¯s confidence. Yes, he had practiced the evolutionary method for less than a year! ¡°Tl work hard and make myself stand out in the Hunter Cosmic Sector,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Due to the timeg, almost everyone he encountered in the virtual world was a cosmic citizen of the Hunter Cosmic Sector. Only for special reasons would cosmic citizens from different cosmic sectors contact each other. A timeg made chatting very awkward! It took a long time before the other party replied. ¡°Yeah, I believe in you.¡± Li Miaomiao continued strolling with Xu Jingming. eee Seven dayster, at 9 p.m. in the virtual world. Xu Jingming and Pang Ze met again. ¡°How¡¯s your spearmanship training these days? All five ultimate moves as aary lifeform have reached Transcendent, right?¡± Pang Ze asked with a smile. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Tm currently studying Beam Transformation¡¯s first cosmic lifeform volume and have also gained some insights.¡± After discovering that he improved the fastest with Water Style, Xu Jingming began spending the most effort on it. ¡°Tve never doubted your talent,¡± Pang Ze praised. ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll take you to the intermediary corporation first.¡± With that said, Pang Ze tapped open a virtual world. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Whoosh! Whoosh! Two streams of light flew into the virtual world at the same time. After entering, he saw dense streams of lightnd. ¡°This is thergest intermediary corporation in the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡ªMyriad Worlds Group.¡± Pang Ze and Xu Jingmingnded on the crystalline ground as the former said, ¡°They do almost all kinds of intermediary businesses you can think of. They also have businesses in the other cosmic sectors, so their credibility is unquestionable.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°For example, if I want to find a mission for Blood Rain World¡ª¡± Pang Ze tapped the interface floating beside him gently and swiped for Blood Rain World¡¯s missions. ¡®There were many missions. ¡°What¡¯s your actualbat bonus now?¡± Pang Ze asked. ¡°More than 600%,¡± Xu Jingming said. After breaking through with all five ultimate moves and gaining insights into the cosmic lifeform content, his actualbat bonus had indeed broken through. ¡°Very good.¡± Pang Ze smiled and nodded. After adding some filters, many missions began to disappear. ¡°Mission Period: Less than three months.¡± ¡°Hiring Fee: Greater than 500,000.¡± ¡°Mission requirements¡­¡± Pang Ze added one restriction after another, and the number of missions kept decreasing until there were only nine missions left. Pang Ze opened them one by one and checked them. At the same time, he said to Xu Jingming, ¡°You can do it yourself in the future¡ªjust choose a mission like I did. Of course¡­ As your manager, it¡¯s best if you discuss it with me before making any important decisions. I¡¯ll also give you some suggestions.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Take a look. How are these three missions?¡± Pang Ze swiped out the three mission requirements. ¡°I think they¡¯re all not bad.¡± Xu Jingming swept his gaze and chose the one that paid the most. ¡°This shall be it,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Tap here and select the mission,¡± Pang Ze said. Xu Jingming tapped gently. A purple-robed man appeared and smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Wee, we are honored to serve you at Myriad Worlds Group. Xu Jingming, pleasee up with an alias for all future business matters.¡± ¡°Sometimes, it isn¡¯t suitable using your real name when taking on intermediary missions,¡± Pang Ze exined. ¡°An alias is only a code name. Words, numbers, and symbols will do,¡± the purple-robed man said. ¡°Have it as Jing,¡± Xu Jingming said. The purple-robed man nodded slightly. ¡°The hiring fee for this mission is 600,000 cosmic dors. 50% will be paid in advance, and the rest will be paid after the mission ispleted. Please appear punctually at 10:09 in Blood Rain World¡¯s Lanyue City, 100 meters outside the eastern gates. When that happens, a contact will appear. The contact¡¯s appearance is¡­¡± A woman¡¯s projection appeared beside him. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Just walk close to her and say the word ¡®Jing,¡¯ In the next three months, you have to ensure that you are online at least 12 hours a day! You only have two missions: protect and kill,¡± the purple-robed man said. ¡°I¡¯l also inform the hirer of your appearance! Do you need to change your appearance?¡± Pang Ze shook his head slightly, and Xu Jingming said, ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± ¡°Do you need to change the meeting time?¡± the purple-robed man asked. ¡°10:09 it is.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Soon, Xu Jingming and Pang Ze left the Myriad Worlds Group. At the same time, the 300,000 cosmic dors he received in advance had been credited into his ount. ¡°You aren¡¯t famous in the universe, so there¡¯s no need to change your appearance. After all, it¡¯s just epting a mission. There¡¯s nothing to hide,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Moreover, constantly hiding your identity will affect your mind to a certain extent.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Of course, some people whose public identities aren¡¯t appropriate for exposure will choose to hide their identity,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°In the virtual world, everyone can easily change their appearance.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Onest suggestion.¡± Pang Ze looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°When heading to a new ce, you have to understand the operating rules of the new ce first. You have to follow the rules and integrate into it! You have to learn how to take advantage of the situation! While weak, going against the tide will only crush you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I understand. Thank you, Mr. Pang.¡± ¡°See you when your mission ends.¡± Pang Ze smiled and disappeared. Only then did Xu Jingming choose ¡®Blood Rain World¡¯ from countless virtual worlds. With a light tap, 100,000 cosmic dors was deducted, and his ount immediately reduced from 1.3 million cosmic dors to 1.2 million. ¡°Enter!¡± Xu Jingming immediately entered Blood Rain World.. Chapter 203 - Young Master Chang Yi of Lanyue City

Chapter 203: Young Master Chang Yi of Lanyue City

Trantor: CKtalon ¡°Please confirm your looks and clothes¡­¡± ¡°Confirm.¡± ¡°Please confirm the location of your first descent¡­¡± ¡°1,000 meters outside the eastern city gates of Lanyue City.¡± ¡°You are not to reveal your identity as a yer. ¡°You are not to vite the ten taboos of Blood Rain World.¡± Amisty world unfolded in front of Xu Jingming. At the same time, he felt the drizzle hitting his face. It was cool andfortable, and the temperature was just right. Ata nce, he saw a towering city in the distance. What a huge city. I can¡¯t even see the end of the city wall, Xu Jingming marveled inwardly. He was currently in a patch of grass, and his body was enveloped by a hazy glow. In just three seconds, the halo dissipated. Xu Jingming looked at himself. He wore cloth clothes that were considered to be tight-fitting, and his long hair was tied up simply. As Blood Rain world was a mortal and barbaric world, there was almost zero technology. Therefore, it was quite difficult to have their hair ¡®styled.¡¯ Almost everyone had long hair. Lanyue City has a poption of more than five million. It¡¯s considered arge city. Xu Jingming walked out of the grass and admired the world. Ina world that is nearly 100% virtualized, even the natives are yed by real humans who have their memories blocked. They possess true intelligence and emotions. This is basically the construction of an almostpletely realistic ancient world. Xu Jingming sighed wistfully. Only when it was genuine could one invest more emotion into it, and it also benefited one¡¯s mental cultivation more. Xu Jingming observed as he walked leisurely. As there was still some time before 10:09, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry at all. This body is indeed ordinary. Xu Jingming sensed his body. If I didn¡¯t use any techniques and only used brute force, I probably would only be able to lift 50 kilograms. Thankfully, my consciousness in reality is strong enough to control this body perfectly. Xu Jingming secretly rejoiced. His consciousness that entered the virtual world was the consciousness of a cosmic lifeform after all! With a sufficiently high level of consciousness, one could easily sense every cell in the body and reach cellr control! Even an ordinary body like this could unleash terrifying strength. This was also the strength of the so-called ¡®qualified experts¡¯ in Blood Rain World. For qualified experts to deal with ordinary people was akin to killing chickens. Xu Jingming felt this new body as he walked to the agreed location. ¡°Whoa~!¡± A horseback team began to slow down. After all, it was getting crowded on the main road near the city gates. Everyone had to line up to enter the city. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived at Lanyue City.¡± ¡°Wow, this is Lanyue City!¡± ¡°It¡¯s really an endless city! It¡¯s just like what Second Uncle said!¡± ¡°When I reach Lanyue City, I want to find a master. I want to practice martial arts!¡± ¡®There were young people and children in the caravan. They looked at the towering city excitedly, their eyes filled with hope for the future. ¡°Sit tight. Nobody is allowed to act on their own after arriving in Lanyue City,¡± a white-haired elder berated the youngsters. Xu Jingming walked as he watched, and he quickly noticed a cyan-shirted woman standing 100 meters away from the eastern city gates. The woman also noticed Xu Jingming, and their eyes met as they nodded slightly. Both parties had seen the other party¡¯s projection and recognized each other at a nce. Xu Jingming walked over and said, ¡°Jing.¡± ¡°My name is Qingyu. You arrived a little earlier than scheduled, Mr. Jing,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said with a smile with a sword at her waist. ¡°This is my first time in Lanyue City. I came early to take a look,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Since it¡¯s your first time here, you probably don¡¯t have a weapon, right?¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. ¡°T¡¯ll lend you a dagger for self-defense. I¡¯ll prepare a suitable weapon for you when you meet my young masterter.¡± Xu Jingming reached out and took the dagger. ¡°Thank you, Miss Qingyu.¡± For experts like them, a dagger in hand naturally raised their threat level significantly. ¡°Let¡¯s enter the city,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. Xu Jingming followed beside her, and spinning the dagger in his hand once, it disappeared. ¡®There were three groups at the eastern city gates. The entrance fee was ten saber coins per head, and the entry price for goods was calcted separately. Lanyue City is quite bustling. Xu Jingming and the cyan-shirted woman walked through the ancient city, passing through the paths and bridges. He looked at the boats under the bridge and admired the scenery of the world that waspletely different from the real world. After entering the city, he walked more than five kilometers and arrived in front of arge mansion. ¡®There were gatekeepers at the door, but they didn¡¯t stop Xu Jingming and the cyan-shirted woman from entering. There are quite a number of subordinates. Xu Jingming entered the residence and saw many guards on patrol. He then walked into the depths of the residence and couldn¡¯t help but sigh at its size. After walking for a few minutes, he arrived at a back garden. Ina pavilion in the back garden, a handsome youth was feeding the fish in a pond. ¡°Young Master.¡± The cyan-shirted woman walked to the pavilion and said, ¡°Mr. Jing is here.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± The handsome youth turned to look at Xu Jingming and smiled. ¡°Mr. Jing, have a seat.¡± ¡°This mission willst for three months. You just need to heed my young master¡¯s instructions the entire time,¡± the cyan-shirted woman said. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and walked into the pavilion to sit. Having been paid, he needed to work for it. Moreover, this was the virtual world, so Xu Jingming naturally wouldn¡¯t show mercy in killing. ¡°My name is Chang Yi,¡± the handsome youth said with a smile. ¡°Tl be counting on you for the next three months, Mr. Jing.¡± ¡°No problem,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°From today onward, Mr. Jing will work 12 hours a day,¡± the handsome youth said. ¡°Qingyu will inform you a day in advance of each day¡¯s working hours. You can move freely in Lanyue City other than working hours, but you can¡¯t exceed two hours. Qingyu has to apany you the entire time. You should understand that this is to ensure that you don¡¯t vite the mission requirements.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Qingyu apanied him because she was in charge of supervising and preventing those who took on the mission to secretly wreak havoc. Whoosh. The handsome youth casually threw out a bag of money. ¡°There¡¯s 500 cash in there.¡± ¡°Thank you, Young Master.¡± Xu Jingming received it. The value of money in this world was very high. After all, 10,000 gold coins could be used as a sacrifice to enter the mysteriousnd. These 500 gold coins¡­ were probably equivalent to 5,000 cosmic dors. 2 ¡°What weapons do you need, Mr. Jing?¡± the handsome youth asked. ¡°Of course, heavy crossbows and armor can¡¯t be used due to the government¡¯s restrictions. At most, I¡¯ll prepare a vest and soft armor for you.¡± Ordinary light bows only required more than 50 kilograms of strength to draw. It was meaningless to experts like Xu Jingming. ¡°A three-meter-long spear; it¡¯s best if the spear can be split into two and can be assembled at any time. I¡¯ll also need six flying daggers and a vest,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Young Master.¡± The handsome youth, Chang Yi, nodded. ¡°I¡¯l prepare it for you tonight.¡± Spears and flying daggers weremon weapons. ¡°Qingyu, take Mr. Jing to his residence,¡± Chang Yi instructed before watching Qingyu and Xu Jingming leave. Xu Jingming and Qingyu walked in the mansion. ¡°Mtr. Jing must be very curious as to why my young master can be the master of this family n,¡± Miss Qingyu said. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°All of us have low statuses and are targeted by Blood Rain World. It¡¯s impossible for any of us to be fromrge families.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Qingyu smiled and nodded. ¡°I won¡¯t hide it from you, Mr. Jing. My young master paid a huge price. He first disguised himself as an illegitimate son of the Chang family. After the Chang family¡¯s old master died of illness, my young master became the only heir of the family and became the master of the Chang family. We¡¯ve already paid a huge price to be able to control the Chang family. What we need to do next is to sell the businesses that the Chang family has been operating for centuries¡­ This is the moment when we are cashing out. We can¡¯t afford any mistakes.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. Cosmic citizens were targeted by Blood Rain World when they entered. The higher their status, the more power they wielded, and the greater their wealth¡­ The world¡¯s targeting became stronger, and all kinds of dangers befell them. Therefore, almost all the middle and upper echelons of Blood Rain World were natives. ¡°Impressive,¡± Xu Jingming praised. ¡°Earning money in Blood Rain World is difficult, and if you seed in cashing out, it will be the wealth of arge multi-century-old family in Lanyue City.¡± ¡°We paid a hefty sum at the end of the day,¡± Qingyu said. ¡°In short, I hope you can do your best and work with us for the next three months. You should know the punishment for viting the mission.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The hiring fee was 600,000. If he vited it, the Myriad Worlds Group would audit the videos recorded in the virtual world. ording to the severity of the consequences, the punishment would be at least three times higher than themission! Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have that much money, so he naturally didn¡¯t have the intention of betraying them. ¡°This courtyard¡¯s left wing will be your residence. My young master is at the center. Mr. Lu is at the right wing, and Miss Ziteng is in the front yard. Mr. Lu and Miss Ziteng are also in charge of protecting the young master.¡± Qingyu led Xu Jingming into the courtyard. Chapter 204 - Flower Moon Gang

Chapter 204: Flower Moon Gang

Trantor: CKtalon Qingyu pushed open the door to the left wing and exined with a smile, ¡°Mr. Jing, you¡¯ll work 12 hours a day under normal circumstances¡ªfrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the morning and from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the evening. You just have to be on standby during these 12 hours. You will be notified in advance if there¡¯s any change due to special circumstances. If you want to walk around Lanyue City, you have to do it outside your working hours.¡± ¡°Rest assured.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°There¡¯s nothing much to do in the manor either. You can temper your mind inside or practice your weapons in the courtyard,¡± Qingyu said. ¡°But if an enemy attacks, you have to protect my young master¡¯s life. In fact, the probability of being attacked in the manor is very low.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and looked at the left wing. The left wing was quite exquisite¡ªit was 12 meters long and five meters wide. It was divided into a living room, reception room, and a study. Huh? Xu Jingming suddenly sensed something. The door to the right wing opened, and a stocky, tall man walked out. At this moment, a woman with a saber at her waist walked over from the residence in the front yard. ¡°Let me do the introductions. This is Mr. Jing, who¡¯s newly hired by my young master.¡± Qingyu immediately introduced them. ¡°Spend some time chatting. I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± With that said, she left. Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng gathered in the courtyard. ¡°Theard Young Master Chang say that he will hire three experts,¡± Ziteng said with a smile. ¡°All three of us are finally here today.¡± ¡°In the next three months, let¡¯s work together andplete the mission well. This way, the mission rating given by the Myriad Worlds Group will be higher,¡± Mr. Lu said. ¡°Actually, the mission isn¡¯t too difficult. In the manor, Young Master Chang often leaves the virtual world. The enemy can¡¯t find him even if they want to assassinate him,¡± Ziteng said. ¡°The only times when it¡¯s dangerous are when he needs to show his face.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Yes, going offline was the safest way to hide. ¡°Come,e. I just bought some alcohol in Lanyue City yesterday; let¡¯s drink and chat. It¡¯s 12 hours a day. Other than mental tempering, it¡¯s boring the rest of the time.¡± Mr. Lu warmly brought Xu Jingming and Ziteng into his residence and had a chat over drinks with them. The drizzle hadpletely stopped, but the sky remained gloomy. In the backyard of the manor¡ª ¡°All three experts are here.¡± Chang Yi sat by the railing and fed the fishes in the pond. He instructed calmly, ¡°Go. Invite the three brokers we previously decided on toe to my residence quickly! They shoulde in at staggered times.¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master.¡± The three guards beside him replied in unison and left. Chang Yi looked at the fish in the pond that were darting toward the food with a distant look in his eyes. Ever since I became the Chang family¡¯s owner, the targeting done by Blood Rain World has clearly increased. I was almost assassinated on the way to the elderly Chang¡¯s funeral. I have to be even more careful. If I take a wrong step, my investment from before will go to waste. For this n¡­ I¡¯ve sold all my assets in reality! I¡¯ve even taken a loan! Whether I can make aeback¡­ will depend on this! He had explored Blood Rain World for more than ten years and happened to chance upon a suitable opportunity. This was why he dared to make such a huge bet! In just an hour, a broker arrived. ¡°Greetings, Young Master Chang.¡± The broker came to the backyard and bowed respectfully. As a mere broker, he was an ant that could be easily crushed in front of the Chang family¡¯s master, so he naturally didn¡¯t dare show any disrespect. ¡°Mmm.¡± Chang Yi sat there and instructed calmly, ¡°I¡¯m preparing to sell my 13 rice shops. As soon as possible, your brokerage will help set up the transaction.¡± ¡°The Chang family is going to quit the rice shop business?¡± The broker was surprised. ¡°It has been around for more than a century. Its business has always been quite good.¡± ¡°The rice shop business is quite cumbersome, and I don¡¯t have the ability to manage it. Instead of wasting it in my hands, it¡¯s better to sell it early,¡± Chang Yi said. ¡°It¡¯s best to sell these 13 rice shops to a single buyer to save me trouble.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Leave it to us.¡± The broker nodded. ¡°Then, Young Master Chang, what¡¯s your ideal price?¡± ¡°At least 5,300 taels of silver,¡± Chang Yi said. ¡°Tll note that down.¡± The broker nodded. ¡°Do it as quickly as possible. If you can¡¯t find a buyer in half a month, I can only give this business to the other brokers,¡± Chang Yi said. ¡°Young Master Chang, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll see that it gets done now.¡± The broker was very enthusiastic. This was a huge deal! Once he closed the deal, themission would be quite high. After the broker left, another broker arrived about an hour after lunch. ¡°Tm nning to sell all three of my Chang family¡¯s restaurants together,¡± Chang Yi instructed. ¡°My lowest price is 2,200 taels of silver. Find me a buyer in half a month.¡± In the afternoon. ¡°My Chang family¡¯s gambling den still has a two-year lease with the Triwater Gang. I n on selling the gambling den! You can contact the Triwater Gang first. If they have no intention of buying it, find other buyers,¡± Chang Yi instructed thest broker. ¡°This gambling den needs to be sold for at least 3,800 taels of silver.¡± In just a day, Chang Yi implemented his n of selling the three most important assets of the Chang family through the three brokerages. As for the remaining bits and pieces, as well as the ancestral mansion, Chang Yi wasn¡¯t in a hurry. The three brokerages quickly began working on a sale for themission. The people who had been secretly paying attention to the Chang family received the news quickly. At night. Ina private room on the seventh floor of a luxurious restaurant in Lanyue City, three men were chatting over food and drinks. There were also beauties serving them wine. They were living the good life. ¡°Cheers to you, Brother. If it weren¡¯t for your urate calctions, we would¡¯ve suffered greatly.¡± ¡°Yeah, it was harrowing! The moment we killed that traitor, the Iron Eagle Gang surrounded us. It looks like they used the traitor as bait and deliberately ambushed us. Thankfully, Brother¡¯s reinforcements arrived in time, allowing us to join forces with them to achieve aplete victory. Although seven of our brothers died, nearly 100 members of the Iron Eagle Gang died as a result. They must feel the pinch!¡± The two were a little excited. The golden-robed man sitting at the head of the table said calmly, ¡°In this world, if we don¡¯t want to be eaten, we can only eat others!¡± The beauties beside them were rmed when they heard that. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. ¡°Huh?¡± The three men frowned slightly. The door then opened, and a gray-robed youth appeared with a sycophantic smile. ¡°Hall Master.¡± ¡°Come in,¡± the golden-robed man said. Only then did the gray-robed youth carefully step in and walk to the golden-robed man sitting at the head of the table. He looked around and didn¡¯t say a word. ¡°The few of you are dismissed,¡± the golden-robed man instructed as he looked at the women serving him. ¡°Yes.¡± The women retreated. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± The golden-robed man frowned. ¡°Why are you so careful? What¡¯s the deal?¡± The two men beside him gazed at the gray-robed man. ¡°It¡¯s that illegitimate son of the Chang family,¡± the gray-robed youth whispered. Immediately, the gold-robed man and the other two tured solemn. The gray-robed youth continued, ¡°That illegitimate son has indicated his interest in selling all his rice shops, restaurants, and gambling den through three brokerages today. From the looks of it, he might want to sell all his assets.¡± ¡°Selling everything?¡± The golden-robed man frowned and asked, ¡°What about the Chang family¡¯s ancestral home?¡± ¡°Thaven¡¯t heard anything of it yet,¡± the gray-shirted youth immediately said. ¡°The moment I learned that he was selling his rice shops, I got someone to go to all 19 brokerages in the city, including the official brokerage. There¡¯s no indication that he¡¯s selling the ancestral mansion.¡± ¡°Mmm.¡± The golden-robed man and the two men looked at each other. ¡°The elderly Chang was on his deathbed back then. He was an old man without children, and we were prepared to take over the Chang family¡¯s assets. We even had this down with the officials.¡± A man shook his head and said, ¡°Who would¡¯ve thought that he would find an illegitimate son just before his death! He allowed him to take over the Chang family¡¯s businesses.¡± ¡°T¡¯ve always wanted to find an opportunity to kill this illegitimate son, but he¡¯s been very careful. A group of guards has been protecting him closely, and he rarely leaves the house,¡± another man said. ¡°Moreover, he shamelessly spent quite a bit of silver to get the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s Commander Wu to be his godfather. That¡¯s not someone to be trifled with.¡± The golden-robed man scoffed. ¡°Commander Wu is very greedy. He has a bunch of godsons! We¡¯re dealing with his godson, not Commander Wu! At most, we¡¯ll give Commander Wu some benefits after we usurp the Chang family¡¯s assets. Commander Wu¡­ also has to take our Flower Moon Gang¡¯s reputation into ount.¡± Flower Moon Gang was one of the three biggest gangs in Lanyue City; it was deeply rooted and had tens of thousands of members. Although the Blood Rain Guard was a department that advocated force, the dynasty¡¯s rule was weak now, and the deterrence the Blood Rain Guards had was much weaker. ¡°Young Master Chang is about to sell his assets. Once he sells them all, he might flee Lanyue City. We won¡¯t be able to get anything,¡± the golden-robed man said. ¡°We mustn¡¯t wait any longer. We have to keep an eye on Young Master Chang. Once he leaves his residence¡­ we¡¯ll have the opportunity to kill him!¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t go out much,¡± a man said. ¡°He¡¯s selling his rice shops and restaurants, so he will definitely have to pay a visit to the authorities to sign the transfer deeds!¡± the golden-robed man said. ¡°Therefore, he has to leave his residence. As long as hees out, we¡¯ll kill him on the streets!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The two men nodded. Arge family like the Chang family definitely had traps in their ancestral mansion. They would be at a disadvantage if they entered the mansion, but outside? They had confidence. After all, he was only an illegitimate child.. Chapter 205 - Street Assault

Chapter 205: Street Assault

Trantor: CKtalon Xu Jingming¡¯s first mission in Blood Rain World was quite easy. For six consecutive days, he led a carefree life and enjoyed the delicacies of this world¡ªYoung Master Chang was quite willing to spend on food and drink. In the blink of an eye, it was the seventh day. ¡°Lunch will be brought forward today.¡± Qingyu brought the food over with the maids. She stood in the courtyard with an umbre and said, ¡°We have to protect Young Master when he leaves in an hour.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming stopped practicing his mental cultivation and got up to open the door. The maids ced the dishes on the table and left. Qingyu walked in and reminded them, ¡°This is the first time Young Master has gone out in the past few days. It might be dangerous! We¡¯ll have to rely on the three of you when the timees.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Miss Qingyu.¡± Xu Jingming sat down and started eating. There was quite a lot of food today. Although experts like them could control their bodies at the cellr level and instantly unleash extraordinary strength and speed, their energy expenditure remained very high. The only way to replenish their energy in Blood Rain World was to eat! An hourter, a spacious carriage stopped outside the Chang residence. Xu Jingming and the others escorted Young Master Chang out. ¡°Young Master.¡± Qingyu held an umbre and apanied Young Master Chang into the carriage. Xu Jingming and the others surrounded the carriage, apanied by more than ten guards. All of them wore straw raincoats. It was still drizzling, and Xu Jingming was also wearing a raincoat and carrying two spear segments on his back. The two spear segments were in their holsters and were tightly strapped to his body. The bracers worn under his sleeves also had flying daggers attached. As for Mr. Lu, he was carrying strange circr sabers. The five sabers were embedded together behind his back. As for Miss Ziteng, she only had two sabers at her waist. The other 15 guards carried sabers and shields. They appeared rather valiant as they surrounded their ward. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Qingyu¡¯s voice sounded from the carriage. ¡°Giddy-up!¡± The driver immediately steered the carriage forward. As for the pedestrians on the street, they were also scouts from the Flower Moon Gang who were watching this scene. ¡°Young Master Chang is finally out. Quickly inform Hall Master,¡± a spy instructed hispanion while he continued watching. The Flower Moon Gang¡ªone of the three biggest gangs in Lanyue City¡ªhad a total of eight halls. Every hall had members ranging from a few thousand to more than ten thousand. In their territory, they were local tyrants in all sense of the word; they posed a greater threat than the authorities. Even the officials and the Blood Rain Guards had to close one eye when facing theserge gangs. Flower Moon Gang, Phoenix Lake Hall. The hall master lived in a residence beside Phoenix Lake. ¡°Hall Master, Young Master Chang has finally stepped out,¡± a spy reported. ¡°This Young Master Chang sure is timid. He cowered like a turtle after a single attempted assassination.¡± Dressed in a golden robe, Phoenix Lake Hall Master looked at his book and smiled. ¡°How many people did he bring?¡± ¡°There are only 20 people, including the maidservants, driver, and guards,¡± the spy said, ¡°but those guards hold sabers and shields. They don¡¯t look easy to deal with.¡± ¡°He¡¯s just an illegitimate son. It¡¯s already impressive that he can recruit a handful of qualified experts.¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master felt disdain and ordered calmly, ¡°Brother, lead the team yourself and act ording to the original n.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± A stocky man outside the room cupped his hands excitedly. ¡°We have to seed this time. I don¡¯t want to do it a second time,¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master said coldly. ¡°If word gets out that our Flower Moon Gang can¡¯t even deal with an illegitimate son of the Chang family, we¡¯ll beughingstocks.¡± ¡°Every member of my enforcer team is an elite¡ª300 elites! We can easily kill them,¡± the stocky man said confidently. ¡°Alright, set off.¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master was quite confident. The enforcer team was an elite force in the hall! When 300 elites attacked, Chang Yi would be crushed to death even if he had some qualified experts around him. eee Xu Jingming and the others escorted the carriage forward, constantly paying attention to their surroundings. Momentster, they finally arrived at arge restaurant. ¡°Sirs and Miss Ziteng, follow me in,¡± Chang Yi said. At the same time, she entered the restaurant. ¡®The other guards and the others had some food and drink prepared for them on the first floor as they started eating lunch. Xu Jingming and the others followed Chang Yi to the third floor of the restaurant. ¡°Gentlemen, please wait outside. Miss Ziteng, follow me in,¡± Chang Yi said. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming and Mr. Lu stood on each side of the room, guarding it. Momentster, guests arrived. ¡°Haha, Young Master Chang, you¡¯re early.¡± A pot-bellied elder walked over with a smile. He had two subordinates beside him, and he signaled with his eyes. Aman was made to wait outside the door while the other butler followed closely behind. ¡°Master Wang,e on in!¡± Chang Yi greeted warmly. ¡°Serve the dishes.¡± ¡°Alright, Young Master Chang,¡± the waiter immediately replied and began serving the dishes. This lunch took more than two hours. Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Master Wang¡¯s guard waited patiently outside. ¡°Young Master Chang, you¡¯re really a straightforward person.¡± Master Wang walked out after eating and drinking his fill. He chuckled and said, ¡°Then, it¡¯s a deal. We¡¯ll do as we agreed on today! We¡¯ll go to the administrative office tomorrow to sign the affidavit!¡± ¡°Tl get the brokerage to draw up a contract before dark and deliver it to your residence for you to take a look,¡± Chang Yi said with a smile. ¡°Alright.¡± Master Wang then left with his subordinates. After watching the other party leave, Chang Yi smiled at Xu Jingming and the others beside him. ¡°The three of you¡ªwe came out very suddenly, so our enemies lying in wait didn¡¯t have the time to make a move. But our return¡­ is the best time for them to make a move. There is more than one entity that¡¯s eyeing my Chang family¡¯s assets. It¡¯s your first time fighting today, so you have to shock those greedy people to the core. If you can¡¯t, more hungry wolves will pounce at me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Having been paid, we¡¯ll definitely do a good job,¡± Mr. Lu said. Xu Jingming and Ziteng nodded. ¡°believe in the three of you.¡± Chang Yi nodded and walked downstairs. Soon, Chang Yi and Qingyu boarded the carriage at the restaurant¡¯s entrance. The others protected the carriage and began the return journey! The rain was heavier than when they arrived. Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng surrounded the carriage and paid attention to their surroundings. After walking for a while, they turned and arrived at a street Huh? The expressions of Xu Jingming and the others changed slightly because arge group of people had appeared in front of them. Alll of them were wearing raincoats, and most of them held sabers and shields. Some of them held chains, while others carried flying axes at their waists as they approached. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Xu Jingming and the others heard the sound of a crowd walking behind them and turned to look. There was a dense group of people behind them as well, all of them giving them murderous looks as they approached. They were surrounded front and back! There was no way to escape! ¡°This, this¡­¡± ¡°Not good.¡± The other pedestrians on the street were stunned. ¡°The Flower Moon Gang is handling some matters. Those unrted, scram!¡± a man in a raincoat said coldly. People were so frightened that they immediately hid in the distance. The Flower Moon Gang members didn¡¯t stop them and allowed them to leave. Soon, only Chang Yi¡¯s carriage and guards were left in the middle of the encirclement. The atmosphere was very solemn. Many of the guards beside the carriage held their sabers and shields, and they were so nervous that their faces turned pale. Some of them were hired third-rate experts, and they were much stronger than ordinary people. However, they were a little terrified when facing the hundreds of elite members of the Flower Moon Gang. ¡°Put down your weapons and kneel, and you can be spared from death,¡± the leader roared. ¡°Kill anyone who dares to resist!¡± With that said, some of the saber and shield-wielding guards began to hesitate. Although they had received silver aspensation, they only had one life! They didn¡¯t have the confidence when facing the dense crowd of gang members. ¡°Young Master has given his orders!¡± Qingyu¡¯s clear and pleasant voice sounded from the carriage. ¡°Kill anyone in the way!¡± Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, Ziteng, and the others turned solemn as they observed their opponents. They naturally had to carry out their employer¡¯s orders! ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± The leaderughed loudly. ¡°The illegitimate son of the Chang family sure has guts. Attack!¡± With that said¡ª Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Arge group of gang members immediately threw out the axes in their hands. Flying axes spun through the rain, closing in on the carriage.. Chapter 206 - Battle in the Rain

Chapter 206: Battle in the Rain

Trantor: CKtalon ¡®When therge group of gang members threw out their axes, the driver instantly drew the cleaver at his waist and sliced through the carriage¡¯s two shafts with a sh of his saber. The shaft was made of thicker and sturdier wood, so it was obvious that the driver¡¯s saber technique was extraordinary to be able to slice through it instantly. At the same time, the driver swung his horse whip and struck the horse¡¯s butt. Neigh! The horse neighed and immediately charged forward. Its four hooves sshed through the water-logged street as it blindly charged at the gang members in front of it. ¡°Protect Young Master!¡± The guards holding sabers and shields roared as they approached the carriage and raised their shields. The 15 guards protected the carriage tightly. Whoosh. ¡®The windows in the carriage were slightly opened, but there was an iron grill. Chang Yi and his maid, Qingyu, looked out the windows on both sides, and they immediately saw the dense number of axes cleaving down! However, the two of them didn¡¯t care. Bam! Bam! Bam! More than 100 axespletely enveloped the area. Somended in the empty space around the carriage, some were blocked by the 15 guards¡¯ shields, and somended on the carriage. After all, the guards couldn¡¯t protect every inch of the carriage. For example, more than ten axes stabbed into the roof of the carriage, but the carriage remained intact. Chang Yi¡ªwho especially cherished his life¡ªhad long modified the carriage! The surface of the carriage appeared to be made of wood, but there was a thick iron te inside! Only the window was made of iron grills. The flying axes barely broke through the wood, but they couldn¡¯t deal any damage to the underlying iron te. ¡°It¡¯s up to the three of them now,¡± Chang Yi said softly. His voice was very soft, but Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng¡ªwho could control themselves at the cellr level¡ªcould hear him. When the three of them faced the flying axes, they only needed to move their feet slightly to have the axes brush past them without touching them at all. ? pet¡± As the horse charged at the gang members, an ax flew out at lightning speed and instantly struck the horse¡¯s head. The horse immediately fell and tumbled twice before turning still. The gang leader who threw out the ax pointed at the carriage. ¡°Charge!¡± ¡°Charge!¡± ¡°Charge!¡± ¡°Charge!¡± The two groups of gang members¡ªfront and behind¡ªroared angrily as they charged at the carriage in the middle. As for the many pedestrians hiding in the distance and some customers in the teahouses, they were watching this street battle carefully! ¡°Miss, be careful. A bloody battle of this scale might result in concealed weapons flying over.¡± An elder beside the railing on the second floor of the teahouse exhorted her, but the girl watched excitedly. ¡°Wow, hundreds of people are attacking the few people around the carriage! A bloody battle of this scale is very rare.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s also dangerous,¡± the elder said immediately. ¡°These hundreds of people are from the Flower Moon Gang, right?¡± the girl immediately questioned. ¡°Is the leader of the Flower Moon Gang the white-haired old man who visited usst month?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t provoke these hooligans if you can. Be mindful of your words,¡± the elder reminded, but he didn¡¯t panic. This was because the private room he was in had long been reserved. It was difficult for others to hear their conversation. Moreover, even if they were heard, their family had nothing to be afraid of. The girl watched the battle excitedly. Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Ziteng looked at each other. They usually did some simple sparring and had discussed how to work together against the enemy. Xu Jingming pulled out the two spear segments on his back, and with a twist, they were locked in ce. As for the tall and stocky Mr. Lu, he instantly took out the two de discs on his back and held one in each hand. The de discs were very thin and extremely sharp; they could slice apart things with a single swipe. ¡°Kill the leader first,¡± Miss Ziteng said coldly. ¡°Attack.¡± The moment Xu Jingming said that, his figure suddenly moved and charged forward. Miss Ziteng and Mr. Lu nked Xu Jingming¡¯s sides. The three of them moved their feet, turning into afterimages as they charged straight for the leader! ¡°They¡¯re fighting,¡± Young Master Chang Yi and Qingyu¡ªwho were in the carriage¡ªwatched through the metal-barred window. The money had been spent, and now was the time to see the oue. Meanwhile, the leader led a group of gang members and charged over the puddles. When they discovered Xu Jingming and the others charging at them, they didn¡¯t panic at all. They immediately shouted, ¡°Qualified experts, surround and kill them!¡± As long as one reached cellr control, one was a qualified expert; they could unleash speed on the same level as Xu Jingming and the others. The so-called third-rate, second-rate, and first-rate didn¡¯t have much of a difference in basicbat strength. It was just that there was a huge difference inbat bonus! 1 One side was densely packed with 180 people, while the other side only had three people! The two sides collided head-on! ¡°lying Shackles!¡± The leader looked at the three people approaching at high speeds and took the opportunity to give the order. More than ten gang members around him immediately took a step forward in a bid to throw out their chains. These elite gang members had practiced Flying Shackles, but just as they were about to throw them out, Miss Ziteng on Xu Jingming¡¯s left¡ªwhose hands appeared empty¡ªsuddenly flung something out. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Shadows that were difficult to discern with the naked eye flew out, and it was impossible to see what was thrown. In fact, they were needles flying at high speeds! The elite gang members who wanted to throw the Flying Shackles were prated through the head one after another. More than ten gang members were prated and killed in a single strike! It was so fast and so precise that it was almost magical. Although Xu Jingming also carried flying daggers, his concealed weapon techniques were far inferior to Miss Ziteng¡¯s. ¡°I¡¯s a second-rate expert.¡± The leader¡¯s expression changed as he immediately shouted angrily, ¡°Kill that woman first!¡± A second-rate expert was already very rare. If one joined arge gang like the Flower Moon Gang, they would typically be at the level of a hall master or vice hall master. Of the many elites in the gang today, none of them were second-rate experts! However, the leader didn¡¯t panic. They had the absolute advantage in numbers, and several of their main forces were third-rate experts. Whoosh. The faces of the gang members turned ferocious, and none of them retreated¡ªthe price of retreating was something they couldn¡¯t afford. They held their sabers and shields and surged over like a tidal wave, hoping to drown Xu Jingming and the others! Moreover, there was more than one third-rate expert hidden among these gang members! Rip! Rip! Mr. Lu held two de discs, and the de discs spun, instantly slicing through the vital spots of the gang members that lunged forward! Even though they carefully protected their heads with their shields, their bodies would be split into two once the de discs swept past their waists or other spots. Mr. Lu culled them wantonly and even threw out the de discs in his hand. The two de discs spun at high speeds and sliced in all directions¡ªeven the tough shields were sliced open! The two de discs produced a rain of blood before being blocked by the consecutive shields. At this moment, Mr. Lu threw out two other de discs and held the fifth de disc in his hand. At the same time, he caught the de discs that had lost their momentum. Of the five de discs, three were flying a distance away, and two were in his hands! Whenbined, they were unpredictable! At Mr. Lu and the others¡¯ level, they could deliver tens of thousands of kilograms of force. It was a nightmare for their opponents once he used his exquisite de disc technique! It was best at ughtering, and the resulting blood mixed with the rain. However, among these three Xu Jingming was the spearhead, and he was the one under the greatest pressure among the three! He needed to break through the tide-like gang members, and wherever his spear passed, he parted the crowd. The tide split in two, unable to stop the three of them at all. ¡°Kill them!¡± The leader of the gang members had a ferocious expression. ¡®The gang members held shields in one hand and cleavers in the other as they cleaved furiously at the iing barrage of attacks! As long as they could secure a hit¡­ they could kill these so-called qualified experts.. This was because everyone in the world was ultimately flesh and blood¡ªthey could be killed with a single strike! Chapter 207 - Caught the Eye

Chapter 207: Caught the Eye

Trantor: CKtalon These elite gang members could only unleash 500 kilograms of force, which posed a huge threat to ordinary people, but they were allmbs for ughter in front of Xu Jingming. Every move and stance was like slow motion in Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness were extremely sensitive to his surroundings. The falling of the rain, the raining arrows, the weapons tearing through the air, and the mob¡¯s movement¡­ Everything was reflected in his mind. Of course, a number advantage wasn¡¯t to be dismissed, so Xu Jingming had to be careful. In particr, there were sneak attacks from third-rate experts, so Xu Jingming and the others had to hold back when attacking. Xu Jingming swung his spear, and like uprooting grass, seven or eight gang members were sent flying. They either died or suffered injuries! With another spin of the spear, three to five gang members fell, throwing the other gang members into chaos. Swish! Swish! Swish! The spear shed and tapped the gang members¡¯ necks, leaving bloody holes. The gang members sped their throats in pain and copsed in despair. Xu Jingming swept his spear violently, borrowing the force of the impact to throw the gang members into chaos, or he killed them directly! Hisbat followed the concept of ¡®fluidity of water¡¯ as he led the other two to avoid the enemy¡¯s fastest and most ferocious spots and find their weak spots! Like a butcher dissecting an ox, he charged into the weak spots of the 180 gang members. Everywhere he passed, arge number of gang members died. ¡°Be careful.¡± Miss Ziteng was good at concealed weapons, so she naturally had a grasp of the overall situation at any time. If she sensed something, she immediately threw out needles! However, several members suddenly threw out blood-colored sand. Thankfully, Miss Ziteng attacked quickly, and most of the blood sand couldn¡¯t be thrown out. The uracy of what was thrown was terrible, and lots of it touched the other members¡¯ skin, causing them to howl in pain. ¡°Ahhh!¡± The gang members rolled on the ground in pain, affecting their formation. ¡°Throw.¡± In addition to the blood sand, there were also strange crescent des at close range. The crescent des drew strange curves as they attacked Xu Jingming and the others. Due to the unpredictable trajectories, the difficulty of blocking them increased! These gang members¡¯ eyes turned red as they used all their means. ¡°I¡¯s poisonous,¡± Mr. Lu suddenly said. Although Xu Jingming and Ziteng didn¡¯t sense it as fast as him, they immediately held their breaths and didn¡¯t stop killing. ¡°Blood Sand from the Flower Moon Gang.¡± In the tea house in the distance, the girl¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°That¡¯s Blood Sand, right? It¡¯s said that the skin will fester when touched, and the pain will be unbearable. It¡¯s much more painful than the caterpir I touched when I was a child.¡± ¡°That¡¯s sand produced by the Flower Moon Gang using many kinds of strange poisons. Experts can block concealed weapons, but it¡¯s very difficult to block the dense and tiny sand grains at close range,¡± the elder said. ¡°Blood Sand, Waning Moon¡ªI reckon Flower Scent has also been used. Most people know about the threemonly seen techniques of the Flower Moon Gang, but many qualified experts die from them. It¡¯s just that¡­ the three experts this time are extraordinary. It looks like the Flower Moon Gang is about to lose!¡± Xu Jingming and the other two wanted to kill the gang leader, but the gang leader was wretched. He kept retreating and even ordered the gang members to surround and attack the enemy. The leader even asionally carried out sneak attacks by throwing out axes. The flying axes that contained tens of thousands of kilograms of force were very intimidating. 1 The gang¡¯s various means broadened Xu Jingming¡¯s horizons. ¡°Fifth Brother, we can¡¯t hold on anymore. Too many people have died.¡± The color in hispanion¡¯ face drained. ¡°Blood Sand, Waning Moon, and Flower Scent have all been used to no avail.¡± Another mainstay was a little terrified. He had previously ced his hopes on some sinister moves, but after they failed, the morale of the gang members plummeted. Many members began to cower. Too many had died. Nearly half of the 180 people had died despite holding shields and being careful. Such losses happened because of their fear toward the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s rules; they ced their hopes on the three moves¡ªBlood Sand, Waning Moon, and Flower Scent. However, the three moves were useless, so they naturally lost their confidence. Their morale plummeted, and the gang members began thinking about how to survive. ¡°Retreat.¡± The leader gritted his teeth and immediately ordered loudly. All the members immediately heaved a sigh of relief and quickly dispersed. ¡°Young Master has given his orders. Kill the leader.¡± Miss Qingyu¡¯s voice sounded from the carriage. The carriage was also attacked by 120 gang members on the other side, but the 15 guards beside the carriage stood in formation to block the attacks. There was only that much space, and only 30 to 40 people could surround the carriage at the same time! The 15 guards¡­ were generally much more elite, and they had several third-rate experts! With theirbined forces, theypletely fended off the 120 gang members¡¯ attacks. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming and the others suddenly increased in speed. As the gang members had dispersed, with all of them hiding far away and providing no obstruction, it gave Xu Jingming and the other two more leeway as they charged at the leader. ¡°Block them!¡± The leader was rmed when he saw this. Other than the two gang members who wanted to be rewarded for their valiant deed by raising their shields, only to instantly lose their lives, the other gang members hid further away. The 180 people who had ganged up on them, including the leader and the others, had failed in releasing their concealed weapons. Wouldn¡¯t they be sending themselves to their deaths if they blocked the three gods of death? They wanted to lead a good life in the gang, not throw themselves to their deaths. ¡°Chang Yi, I¡¯m Fifth Lord Qin from the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall. How dare you kill me?¡± the leader shouted angrily as he fled. Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Ziteng quickly approached. In terms of speed, Miss Ziteng and Xu Jingming were faster, while Mr. Lu was slightly slower. Swish! As Ziteng chased after him, she shot out needles at him. Fifth Lord Qin hurriedly dodged, and at the same time, he turned around and used his shield technique to block. He was also a third-rate expert, and his shield techniques were quite good. Killing him with concealed weapons? It wasn¡¯t that easy. Xu Jingming¡¯s spear arrived just after he blocked the flying needle. ng! The moment the spear collided with the saber beam, the spear spun without reducing its speed at all. It was as fluid as water as it stabbed straight into the throat of the leader, Fifth Lord Qin. Fifth Lord Qin stared at Xu Jingming with widened eyes! He still couldn¡¯t believe that he would die here. He died in a single exchange? Images shed across Fifth Lord Qin¡¯s mind in a sh. The poor kid from the cksmith shop saved up enough money to enter a martial arts center. After practicing for eight years, he killed someone on the street and joined the Flower Moon Gang to survive. Carrying out dangerous and cruel deeds, he finally broke through to be a third-rate expert, bing the so-called Fifth Lord Qin! Finally, on this rainy day, he died under a spear on the street. I¡¯m dead. Fifth Lord Qin¡¯s consciousness sank and dissipated. Meanwhile, in a huge ster ring building in a distant gxy in reality, a consciousness woke up! After killing Fifth Lord Qin, Xu Jingming, Ziteng, and Mr. Lu stopped. The surrounding gang members cursed for being born with two legs as they ran for their lives. Some climbed over walls, while others burrowed into the alleys and quickly disappeared into the distance. Xu Jingming and the others turned around and walked to the carriage. They saw corpses on the ground that were covered in rain and blood. ¡°These gang members are quite tenacious. They only copsed after we killed nearly half of them.¡± Mr. Lu sighed. ¡°These should be the elites of the Flower Moon Gang. Ordinary gang members aren¡¯t that strong,¡± Ziteng said. ¡°The other guards our employer hired aren¡¯t bad either. They blocked the attacks of more than 100 gang members.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Young Master Chang is quite willing to spend.¡± The three of them walked to the carriage. At this moment, Young Master Chang Yi and Miss Qingyu walked out of the carriage and greeted Xu Jingming and the others with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the three of you. Otherwise, I would¡¯ve been in danger today,¡± Chang Yi said with a smile. ¡°We barely blocked the attacks of more than 100 people. These people were afraid that you guys would turn around and kill them, so they ran especially fast,¡± the guard leader said with a simple smile. The other guards also beamed with joy. Although they had received silver and were prepared to risk their lives, they were still frightened today. Thankfully, there were three experts! ¡°Let¡¯s go back,¡± Chang Yi said with a smile. Qingyu held an umbre for him. Everyone began to return, and two guards pulled the carriage behind them. Many people watched from afar. ¡°Those three experts are amazing. How many people did they kill? The Flower Moon Gang fled in fright.¡± ¡°The three experts are unharmed.¡± Everyone discussed spiritedly. It was very rare for thesemon folk to see the three people pushing hundreds of elite gang members into a copse. In the teahouse, the girl watched from afar with excitement in her eyes. She instructed, ¡°Uncle Zhang, those three experts are quite impressive, especially the spear-wielding one! He killed the leader of the Flower Moon Gang with a single strike.¡± ¡°He¡¯s not bad.¡± The elder nodded. ¡°Help me investigate who the spear-wielding person is and what his background is,¡± the girl said in anticipation. ¡°Didn¡¯t Brother send a letter asking me to go to the capital? The family also said that they would arrange guards for me. I think the spear-wielding guy is not bad.¡± ¡°Not bad?¡± The elder was a little puzzled. ¡°At least he looks not bad.¡± The girl smiled. The corners of the elder¡¯s eyes twitched as he nodded and replied, ¡°Alright, Miss. Tl arrange for someone to investigate.¡± Chapter 208 - The Fei Family Has a Daughter

Chapter 208: The Fei Family Has a Daughter

Trantor: CKtalon Ina residence beside Phoenix Lake in Lanyue City. Phoenix Lake Hall Master held a book and flipped through it. Beside him was a pot of tea being heated, and a female attendant stood to the side to serve him. He appeared to be reading, but he was actually waiting for news. He estimated that the operation was almost over. ¡°Hall Master, Hall Master.¡± Several people brought two injured men to seek an audience with him. The two injured men were in a sorry state, and they immediately kneeled down when they saw him. ¡°Hall Master, Fifth Brother is gone.¡± Upon seeing his subordinates in such a sorry state, Phoenix Lake Hall Master had a guess. His expression couldn¡¯t help but change when he heard that. ¡°What¡¯s going on? You can¡¯t even deal with an illegitimate son of the Chang family with 300 people? Even Fifth Brother perished?¡± ¡°Hall Master,¡± one of the injured men immediately said, ¡°Chang Yi is very timid and has hired many experts. His guards are quite impressive, and 15 of them blocked the encirclement of more than 100 members. Most importantly, there were three second-rate experts!¡± ¡°Three second-rate experts?¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master found it unbelievable. He frowned and said, ¡°Since when have second-rate experts be somon? Moreover, he¡¯s an illegitimate son of the Chang family. Where did he get to know such experts?¡± Second-rate experts were very rare. All of their weapon techniques were extremely brilliant, so describing their ability to fight 100 alone was already a show of humility. ¡°We were also puzzled. It¡¯s rare for a single second-rate expert to appear, so how did three appear?¡± the injured man said anxiously. ¡°However, those three were indeed very impressive. One woman is good at dual sabers and concealed weapons in the form of needles! She killed most of our men. There was also a man who used five de discs, and he was also extremely murderous. There was also a spearman¡­ He was the most difficult to deal with! He broke through our formation and defeated us. Moreover, he killed Fifth Brother with a single strike.¡± ¡°A single strike?¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master¡¯s expression turned solemn. Even he had to take a few moves to kill him. ¡°How are the losses this time?¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master asked. ¡°We haven¡¯t determined it yet, but nearly 90 brothers have died,¡± the injured man said. ¡°There are also 30 to 50 injured. Fifth Brother was the only third-rate expert who died.¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master nodded slightly. ¡°The two of you can go back and recuperate.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Only then did the two leave. Phoenix Lake Hall Master sat there in thought. ¡°Hall Master, should we continue?¡± a white-shirted youth asked. Another man immediately said, ¡°Our hall can handle more than a hundred casualties, but we disgraced ourselves because of that bastard son of the Changs. If we don¡¯t seek revenge, the outside world will think that the Flower Moon Gang is a pushover. The other halls in the gang will mock us, so we have to do something!¡± ¡°Third Brother is right.¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master nodded. ¡°We have to do something, but we have to n before doing so. I admit that I underestimated Young Master Chang. With three second-rate experts appearing, he might still have other hidden means¡ªfor example, a fourth or fifth second-rate expert.¡± Everyone nodded in agreement. ¡°Our Phoenix Lake Hall can¡¯t ept this disgrace, but we have to win this battle beautifully,¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master continued. ¡°Ninth Brother, arrange for someone to investigate the background of those three second-rate experts. Let¡¯s see if there¡¯s a way to break them internally.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the white-shirted youth said respectfully. ¡°Sometimes, killing someone isn¡¯t necessarily about fighting,¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master said calmly. ¡°Use poison, concealed weapons, and the methods our gang are best at.¡± The Flower Moon Gang¡¯s tens of thousands of members had permeated the territory thoroughly, far more than the officials. Such terrifying infiltration control made it impossible to guard against once they used sinister means. ¡°But I¡¯m afraid that Young Master Chang will quickly sell all his assets and escape Lanyue City,¡± a subordinate said. ¡°Pay attention to the administrative office. Any sale needs to be done at the office to sign the affidavit.¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master lowered his head and read. ¡°Moreover, it will be much harder for the Chang family¡¯s assets to be sold after today¡¯s battle.¡± When the hall master¡¯s subordinates saw him lower his head to read, they quickly excused themselves tactfully and left. In the Blood Rain Guard camps in Lanyue City. The Blood Rain Guard was the strongest organization in terms of sheer force among the city¡¯s officials. The Blood Rain Guard received intelligence of any major movements in the city immediately. As for Commander Wu, he was the leader of the Blood Rain Guards in Lanyue City. He was clearly one of the few people with the greatest authority in the city. Commander Wu was a pale middle-aged man with a pair of eagle eyes that suffused a purple glow. In the afternoon, he was sitting in a pavilion and listening to the singing of a female singer. It was drizzling outside the pavilion. ¡°Commander.¡± A guard walked over and handed the letter to Commander Wu respectfully. A female attendant took the letter and ced it on the table. Commander Wu waited until the song finished before his eyelids drooped. He then picked up the letter and scanned it, unable to help but chuckle softly. ¡°The Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall sent 300 people to surround the carriage of Chang family¡¯s Chang Yi on Xingyang Street in broad daylight and ended up having nearly 100 men killed by Chang Yi¡¯s guards?¡± ¡°Chang Yi is my child. The Flower Moon Gang sure is bold!¡± Commander Wu looked at his guard and instructed, ¡°Centurion Teng, personally bring some men to Phoenix Lake Hall and get them to give me an exnation!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Centurion Teng, who was on duty in the distance, immediately responded. ¡°Remember, Chang Yi is my adopted son,¡± Commander Wu said. ¡°Therefore, Phoenix Lake Hall has to pay at least¡­ 1,000 taels! Not a single cent less!¡± ¡°Commander, don¡¯t worry. I understand what to do.¡± Centurion Teng grinned, revealing his white teeth, and then turned to leave. Commander Wu looked around and waved his hand. The female singer and the others quickly retreated, leaving only his personal guards. ¡°Theard that several Blood Rain Guard experts rushed over from elsewhere a few days ago and stayed at the Fei family. Have you found out what happened?¡± Commander Wu asked. ¡°We¡¯ve been investigating,¡± the guard replied. ¡°I¡¯m not too sure. I only know that¡­ the Fei family has been recruiting experts recently.¡± ¡°Recruiting experts?¡± Commander Wu was puzzled. ¡°Lord Fei is themander-in-chief of the entire eastern region! There are also experts from the Blood Rain Guard living in the Fei family. Why is the Fei family hiring?¡± ¡°It¡¯s still unclear,¡± the guard said. ¡°Mmm.¡± Commander Wu thought for a moment. ¡°Investigate carefully! Lord Fei must have something important for him to get men far away to return. If there¡¯s anything we can help with, we as subordinates naturally have to do our best.¡± ¡°Understood, I¡¯ll do my best,¡± the guard replied. The personal guard was also very vexed. The Fei family only had one master and one young mistress! He couldn¡¯t ask the Fei family¡¯s master and young mistress directly, and it was difficult to find out the true goal of Lord Fei through other methods. At the Fei residence. ¡°Dad.¡± The girl looked at her father. Old Master Fei gazed at his daughter. Their family was only an ordinary merchant in Lanyue City, but who would¡¯ve thought that their son¡ªwho was out adventuring¡ªwould soar to prominence? He now held a high position in the massive empire, and just like how a rising tide lifts all boats, the Fei family¡¯s status naturally skyrocketed. Be it the Blood Rain Guardmander or the three gang leaders, they all tried to curry favor. After all, the eldest son of the Fei family was now the highest leader of the Blood Rain Guards in the empire¡¯s entire eastern region. ¡°Xin.¡± Old Master Fei stared at his daughter. ¡°I heard you¡¯re nning to recruit an expert spearman.¡± ¡°Dad, you¡¯re well-informed.¡± Xin revealed a look of delight. ¡°Our Fei family will be leaving together this time, so we have to be careful when recruiting guards,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°I¡¯ve tried investigating, but all I¡¯ve learned is that the expert spearman is called Mr. Jing! As for his background and full name, I don¡¯t know anything. He likely came to Lanyue City a few days ago, so not many people here know him. It¡¯s not suitable to recruit such a person.¡± Xin smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s precisely because he¡¯s from out of town that he won¡¯t have any ill intentions toward our Fei family.¡± ¡°The people sent by your brother will be the primary force. We just need to recruit some ordinary experts,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°The most important factor when recruiting experts is that they have a clear background and are trustworthy.¡± ¡°Tm just recruiting a guard. Besides, are the people you recruited necessarily trustworthy? You can¡¯t judge a book by its cover. I think that Mr. Jing is quite nice,¡± Xin said and turned to leave. ¡°Xin, Xin.¡± Old Master Fei shouted a few times, but his daughter ignored him. ¡°Sigh.¡± Old Master Fei was peeved beyond words. ¡°She has grown up; she doesn¡¯t even listen to her father.¡± ¡°Master,¡± the butler whispered. ¡°My take is that Missy finds the expert spearman rather good looking.¡± 1 Old Master Fei red. ¡°That¡¯s even worse!¡± ¡°With Missy¡¯s temper¡­¡± The butler was helpless. ¡°I spoiled her.¡± Old Master Fei frowned.. Chapter 209 - Lv. 6

Chapter 209: Lv. 6

Trantor: CKtalon In reality, in Binhai City. Xu Jingming walked to his yard and sat on a bench alone. It waste afternoon in Blood Rain World, but it waste at night in reality. The stars were twinkling, and the air had chilled. ¡°Die.¡± ¡°No¡ª¡± Xu Jingming still remembered the scene of him killing the gang members in Blood Rain World. Some of the gang members were extremely crazy with bloodshot eyes before their deaths, but there were also some who were in despair and fear. Xu Jingming could sense their strong and infectious emotions while they faced death. This was different from the battles in Life Evolution; death was nothing worth mentioning in a game battle. But Blood Rain World natives really believed that everything was real, including death. ¡°It¡¯s too realistic,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao received an AI notification and knew that her husband had exited the virtual chamber. Thus, she immediately logged off and came over. ¡°Why are you sitting in the courtyard in the middle of the night?¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. Her husband was very hardworking in his cultivation, and he rarely sat in the courtyard at night in a daze. Xu Jingming looked at his wife beside him, held her hand, and smiled. ¡°I was a little worked up.¡± ¡°Worked up?¡± Li Miaomiao was curious. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you that I recently took on a mission in Blood Rain World recently?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°This is the first time I went on a killing spree, and I killed people in there. I finally understand why killing in Blood Rain World¡­ can hone one¡¯s mind and will.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Li Miaomiao nced at her husband. ¡°Normally, battles in virtual games are only ordinary battles,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Even for some of the toppetitions, one will only invest more emotion because of the attention they receive from countless people, allowing them to stimte the mind at a deeper level. As for Blood Rain world¡­ it¡¯s truly close to ¡®reality.¡± ¡°All the natives are real people,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°They blocked out their real memories and believe that everything in Blood Rain World is real, so those natives invest their true feelings into everything.¡± ¡°They have emotions, desires, greed, excitement, hesitation, and fear¡­¡± Xu Jingming continued. ¡°And the price for cosmic citizens to enter is very high¡ªit costs 100,000 cosmic dors to enter. Moreover, the longer one stays, the more they save up, and the more they are unwilling to die. We will also cherish our lives.¡± ¡°When I was surrounded by those gang members today, my body was very weak. I could die from a single hit, so I had to be extremely careful,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ve never been this careful in the pastpetitions.¡± ¡°Tm very careful and cautious. As for those gang members, they were really risking their lives. The emotions in the face of death can infect others.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°The jolt I received from this battle isparable to a handful of battles in the World Tournament.¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°You make me eager to enter.¡± ¡°The despair and yelling in the face of death¡­¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°The heart and soul will tremble when facing it head-on. If one is timid, they would probably tremble in fear.¡± Although Li Miaomiao hadn¡¯t experienced it, she could imagine it. ¡°Lalso made a breakthrough in today¡¯s battle.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the night sky. ¡°I broke through to Lv. 6.¡± ¡°Lv. 6?¡± Li Miaomiao was delighted. ¡°Lv. 6 is rtively simple,¡± Xu Jingming said with a chuckle. ¡°If you rely on external forces to be a cosmic lifeform and advance the levels from Lv. 1, then Lv. 5 to Lv. 6 is extremely difficult. But if you rely on yourself to evolve into a cosmic lifeform, it will be very easy to reach Lv. 6.¡± ¡°One can learn cosmic lifeform evolutionary methods after Lv. 5 50%.¡± ¡°After bing a cosmic lifeform, one can quickly reach Lv. 5 90%.¡± ¡°After cultivating for a few days¡­ I naturally reached Lv. 6,¡± Xu Jingming said. For cosmic lifeforms like Tejano who relied on external forces, it was very difficult to go from Lv. 5 to Lv. 6! Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tiger Fussen, and the others who relied on themselves had it very easy. ¡°But after that, every improvement will be extremely difficult,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°ording to the statistics derived from countless citizens in the universe, the ratio of Lv. 6 to Lv. 7 breakthroughs is lower than 1%. The ratio of Lv. 7 to Lv. 8 breakthroughs is also lower than 1%.¡± ¡°The ratio is that low?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°ording to this ratio, even if Earth¡¯s civilization relied on evolutionary methods to produce 1,000 Lv. 6s, only a handful can reach Lv. 7?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The further one goes on the path of evolution, the harder it will be. The ratio of breakthroughs will decrease. It¡¯s unknown whether the entire Earth can produce Lv. 8 experts, much less the distant Lv. 9. To be honest, I¡¯m under a lot of pressure. The more I know, the greater the pressure.¡± ¡°ve found many weak civilizations in the virtual world, and they¡¯re heading for ruin. Looking at their tragic state after being destroyed¡­ I¡¯m under greater pressure,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. Some weak emerging civilizations would eventually copse and be devoured by powerful civilizations after being ¡®sucked dry¡¯ by them. When that happened, most of the citizens of weak civilizations would suffer terrible fates becauseary lifeforms weren¡¯t considered cosmic citizens! They could be squeezed dry at greater levels. If that happened, the lives of themoners on Earth would be countless times worse than now. The upper echelons of Earth¡¯s civilization were under a lot of pressure, and they were trying every means possible. As the number one genius of Earth¡¯s civilization, Xu Jingming felt even more pressure! He didn¡¯t have anyone to rely on. Pang Ze was very strong, but he was a talent in academia! He was good at humanities and didn¡¯t show much potential in science, so it was extremely unlikely for him to reach Lv. 100 with his educational background. It could be said to be as good as zero. As a Transcendent genius, Xu Jingming was the only person on Earth who was considered tall! He was the only person who looked like he had a chance of bing a super expert in evolution. ¡°Yes, the evolutionary path bes harder the further one goes.¡± Li Miaomiao held her husband¡¯s hand. ¡°But no matter how difficult the path is or how long it is, we have to take it step by step. There¡¯s no rush¡ªlet¡¯s take it slow.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and looked at his wife and the child in womb. Even if there were countless experts and geniuses in the vast universe, he had to give it his all! After chatting with his wife for a while and having supper, Xu Jingming entered the virtual world again. He only needed to spend 12 hours a day in Blood Rain World. Xu Jingming mostly spent the rest of the time studying the first volume of Beam Transformation. ¡°Railguns, begin!¡± Xu Jingming stood in the martial arts arena. Countless metal blocks tore through the air at a hundred times the speed of sound, enveloping him with countless ear-piercing screeches. ng! ng! ng! Xu Jingming moved the spear in his hand, and spear projections swept around. When the terrifying metal blocks touched the spear projections, they changed directions and crashed into various spots. The first volume of Beam Transformation records everything from Lv. 1 to Lv. 8. Cultivation at theary lifeform stage is rtively simple, but the cosmic lifeform stage is much more difficult! Xu Jingming thought to himself. There¡¯s mental tempering, cosmic energy maniption, and so on¡­ The most important thing is the five volumes of spearmanship. The five ultimate moves from before were only a catalyst. These five volumes of spearmanship are the foundation for reaching Lv. 9 spearmanship. Five volumes of spearmanship¡ªthey were Flowing Water, Spark, Mountain Immobilization, Spacetime, and Beam Transformation. They were much more profound than the five ultimate moves from before. Xu Jingming focused on cultivating all five volumes, and he had the most sess with Flowing Water. My fluidity of water Spear Dao is quitepatible with Flowing Water. At the very least, I¡¯ve reached basic mastery. Xu Jingming was still very happy because ording to Xuan¡¯s description, any one of the five spearmanship volumes required one to figure out the corresponding Spear Dao philosophy. Of course, these were only the basics! The evolutionary path of cosmic lifeforms was indeed much harder than that ofary lifeforms. Xuan used to focus on Flowing Water. This volume also has the most content, Xu Jingming thought. The content recorded in the five volumes varied. Flowing Water had the most, Mountain Immobilization was slightly inferior, while Spacetime and Spark were fewer. Beam Transformation had the least information. After practicing for some time¡ª Beep! Beep! Beep! The countless plummeting meteors in the martial arts arena stopped suddenly. It¡¯s time to enter Blood Rain World. Xu Jingming received a system notification. It was time for work, so he immediately tapped open Blood Rain World and entered it with a light tap.. Chapter 210 - Seven Kills Building

Chapter 210 Seven Kills Building

Trantor: CKtalon It was evening in Blood Rain World when Xu Jingming entered. The sun hadn¡¯t setpletely, and half the sky was red. Xu Jingming stood by the window and looked at the sky before returning to his bed and sitting cross-legged, visualizing and tempering his mind. Day passed, and night fell. In the study, the candlelight flickered as Young Master Chang Yi read alone. Suddenly, he heard footsteps outside. Then, there were knocks on the door. ¡°Young Master,¡± Qingyu said from outside. ¡°Come in.¡± Chang Yi put down the book. Only then did Qingyu push open the door and enter. The moment she entered, she immediately closed the door. At this moment, her expression was a little nasty as she said, ¡°Young Master, I just went to Master Wang¡¯s residence with a broker to deliver the stamped transfer agreement, but Master Wang is too greedy.¡± ¡°Greedy?¡± Chang Yi nced at her. ¡°Master Wang said that he heard how the Flower Moon Gang had hundreds of people intercepting us on the street. He¡¯s afraid of offending them, so he isn¡¯t willing to make the purchase,¡± Qing Yu exined angrily. ¡°If we really want to force a sale, he would only be willing to pay 1,000 taels of silver. This greedy old man promised 2,000 taels of silver at noon and verbally closed the deal. Yet, he changed his mind and offered 1,000 taels of silver at night.¡± Chang Yi smiled and looked at Qingyu. ¡°Don¡¯t be mad; there¡¯s no need. This is how businessmen do things. How can they not bargain when they have the opportunity?¡± ¡°It¡¯s impossible for us to sell it at such a low price,¡± Qing Yu replied. ¡°Moreover, we were intercepted by the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall due to our meeting with Master Wang at noon.¡± ¡°It has nothing to do with Master Wang.¡± Chang Yi put down the book and said, ¡°We¡¯ve been targeted by the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall. As long as we step out, we might be intercepted regardless of who we meet. This exchange¡­ was also within my expectations. This battle also made all the factions know that I¡¯m not to be trifled with!¡± ¡°Taking the Blood Rain Guard¡¯smander as an adoptive father makes people feel fear. As long as he dares to deal with me, with Commander Wu¡¯s greed, he will definitely seize the opportunity to extort them,¡± Chang Yi said. ¡°The status of the Blood Rain Guardmander¡¯s adopted son is enough to save me a lot of trouble.¡± ¡°But status alone isn¡¯t enough, and one has to be strong enough to survive out on the streets like today,¡± Chang Yi said. ¡°This way, very few people in Lanyue City will dare to target me. I also have enough time to slowly sell my assets!¡± Qingyu nodded. ¡°With my temper, I would¡¯ve long killed that Master Wang.¡± ¡°Qingyu,¡± Chang Yiforted. ¡°I¡¯ve been in Blood Rain World for years, so I know the rules here. You should hold back your temper. After all, I¡¯m going all out this time!¡± ¡°Alright, you¡¯re the one paying, and I¡¯m at your beck and call.¡± Qingyu smiled. Qingyu and Chang Yi came from the same cosmic civilization. Although they inhabited differents, they had built a rather deep rtionship in the virtual world. Chang Yi had requested Qingyu¡¯s help. ¡°All three brokerages are helping me find a buyer,¡± Chang Yi said with a smile. ¡°The price I¡¯m offering is rtively low, and there are quite a number of family ns and factions with backgrounds in Lanyue City. They will definitely be able to sell them in three months, but there¡¯s no rush! Rushing will only lead to problems.¡± ¡°That¡¯s all we are doing now? Wait?¡± Qingyu asked. ¡°We can¡¯t wait.¡± Chang Yi shook his head. ¡°With the temper of the gang, they will be even more ruthless the next time they attack due to their defeat. We can¡¯t just take a beating. Here, bring this token and go to Laifu Inn on Beifeng Street.¡± Qingyu saw the token in front of her. The token had three strange blood-colored patterns. ¡°Beifeng Street¡¯s Laifu Inn?¡± Qing Yu was puzzled. ¡°Go incognito to Laifu Inn. When you see the manager, take out the token and show it to him. He will lead you inside,¡± Chang Yi exined. ¡°This inn is actually where the assassin organization, ¡®Seven Kills Building,¡¯ is stationed in Lanyue City. I remember a mission for the head of Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall¡¯s deputy hall master, Dong Xiao. Use my token to ept this mission. Seven Kills Building will only recognize the token and not the person wielding it.¡± ¡°Phoenix Lake Hall¡¯s deputy hall master, Dong Xiao?¡± Qingyu nodded slightly. ¡°What if the mission is no longer avable?¡± ¡°Get another mission. The other second-rate experts from Phoenix Lake Hall will do, as long as it¡¯s not a hall master,¡± Chang Yi said. ¡°Killing hall masters will be very troublesome.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Qingyu nodded. About an hourter, there was almost nobody on Beifeng Street at night. Laifu Inn was a rtively small inn, and there were only a few wooden tables on the first floor. The waiter sat at a table, dozing off. The shopkeeper stood behind the counter and did the ounts. Suddenly, a gray-robed person wearing a bamboo hat that concealed most of their face walked in. The person went straight to the counter and showed the token. The shopkeeper looked up at the token, his expression unchanged. ¡°Please follow me.¡± The shopkeeper walked straight into the inn, and the gray-robed person followed. They passed through a mechanically operated passageway and arrived at an underground hall. There were three elders working inside. An elder greeted the gray-robed person. ¡°As a Three-Kills, are you here to issue a mission or ept a mission?¡± ¡°ept a mission,¡± the gray-robed person said. ¡°These are all the avable missions in Lanyue City, and these are missions in the surrounding area.¡± The elder immediately brought over two thick books. Chang Yi was very cautious. He had been in Blood Rain world for many years, so his strength was naturally extraordinary. However, he had invested too much into this matter and didn¡¯t dare to take risks. Whenever he headed out, he would definitely be surrounded by arge group of guards. Bang! Bang! Bang! Someone finally knocked on the door. Soon, Qingyu entered. ¡°How was it?¡± Chang Yi looked at her. ¡°I¡¯ve epted a mission.¡± Qingyu nodded. ¡°The deputy hall master of Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall, Dong Xiao!¡± Chang Yi nodded in satisfaction. ¡°The people from the Seven Kills Building said that it has to be resolved in three days, or it will be considered a mission failure.¡± Qingyu smiled at Chang Yi. ¡°I just never expected you to be a Three-Kills assassin at the Seven Kills Building.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been in Blood Rain world for so many years, so I naturally have something to speak of,¡± Chang Yi replied. ¡°Invite Mr. Lu and the others over.¡± Qingyu nodded. Momentster¡ª Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng arrived at the study. The three of them were a little puzzled. It was almost the end of working hours, but Young Master Chang had still summoned them. Chang Yi sat there and smiled at the three of them. ¡°I have an assassination mission here. Even if the assassination fails, each of you will receive an additional 150,000 cosmic dors. If the assassination seeds, everyone will be rewarded with 300,000 cosmic dors.¡± Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng exchanged looks and smiled. Even a failure earned them 150,000? Even if they died once, they could spend 100,000 to enter again. They would even profit from it. ¡°Anyone might die if the assassination fails, but you still have to carry out the mission to protect me,¡± Chang Yi said. ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Xu Jingming and the others nodded. This mission was a sure-win with no losses! ¡°Mission target: deputy hall master of Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall, Dong Xiao,¡± Chang Yi said. ¡°Dong Xiao is a second-rate expert. His residence is also heavily guarded. Everyone, you have to be careful.¡± Xu Jingming and the other two nodded. If they were native second-rate experts, they might be worried about the danger of death! However, Xu Jingming and the other two hadn¡¯t been in Blood Rain World for long. Even if they died, they just needed to spend 100,000 cosmic dors to enter. ¡°This is detailed information about Dong Xiao.¡± Chang Yi took out a book and handed it to them. ¡°I hope that the three of you will finish off Dong Xiaoter tonight.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Miss Ziteng reached out and took it. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, we¡¯ll get going. We have to prepare for the assassination.¡± ¡°Go ahead and make your preparations,¡± Chang Yi replied with a smile. Then, Miss Ziteng left with Xu Jingming and Mr. Lu. ¡°With the three of them joining forces, there¡¯s a high chance of sess,¡± Chang Yi said. ¡°Impressive.¡± Qingyu praised, ¡°The bounty for the mission to kill Dong Xiao is 200 taels of silver. That¡¯s nearly 2 million cosmic dors! Hiring the three of them to carry out the assassination once will only cost you an additional 900,000 cosmic dors if you seed. It¡¯s a profitable deal.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a businessman.¡± Chang Yi smiled brilliantly.. Chapter 211 - Assassination

Chapter 211 Assassination

Trantor: CKtalon Lanyue City appeared to have fallen into a deep sleepte at night¡ªit was still and silent. Xu Jingming, Ziteng, and Mr. Lu wore ck masks and ck clothes. They stood at the corner of an alley and looked at a residence in the distance. ¡°That¡¯s Dong Xiao¡¯s residence.¡± Mr. Lu pointed and said, ¡°Other than Dong Xiao, there are a few maidservants and servants in the residence, as well as more than ten gang members. These members are only average in strength and aren¡¯t worth mentioning, but once they release res, the Flower Moon Gang will immediately be informed and will rush over to help.¡± ¡°Dong Xiao will be dead at our hands before they arrive,¡± Miss Ziteng stated confidently. ¡°We stick to the n,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Enter from the side door and follow the main corridor. Gang members are very vignt, and many ces will have hidden traps. On the other hand, the main corridor¡­ often has servants and guards walking through it. It¡¯s rtively safe.¡± ¡°It¡¯s easy to be discovered by the gang members if we take the main corridor.¡± Mr. Lu nced at Miss Ziteng. ¡°Once we are discovered by the gang members, we have to kill them immediately. We can¡¯t let them shout.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Miss Ziteng nodded. ¡°Dong Xiao is very afraid of death. He sleeps at a fixed yard all the time, so that yard will definitely be filled with traps,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll be the first to go.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Ziteng and Mr. Lu nodded. The three immediately moved silently. When they arrived at the eastern side door of the residence, Miss Ziteng leaped up and silentlynded behind the courtyard wall. Her feet were like cat paws as she gentlynded without making a sound. Afternding, she carefully looked around. Xu Jingming and Mr. Lu also leaped in. After reaching cellr control, one¡¯s footsteps could indeed be softer than a cat¡¯s. They didn¡¯t make a sound when traveling. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± This residence was much smaller than Young Master Chang Yi¡¯s residence. Entering from the side door and passing through a door and corridor brought them to the inner residence. Xu Jingming and the others quickly approached and suddenly saw two gang members guarding the entrance of the inner courtyard. The two gang members drank and chatted softly. ¡°Why isn¡¯t Chou here to take over? We waited an hour longer today. He has to make it up to us next time.¡± ¡°Boss recently gave him a widow. Could Chou have overslept?¡± The two muttered. Pu! Pu! Two darts instantly prated their heads, causing them to copse. Only then did Miss Ziteng appear. She held her saber and gently sliced open the courtyard door of the inner chamber. Chi¡ª With the control of her saber force, the thick door bolt was easily severed. There was also a thin thread on the door bolt, and the thin thread was also severed. ng! ng! A bell tied to a thin string fell to the ground immediately, producing an ear-piercing ng in the silent night. The six members on duty in different parts of the residence jolted. Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng¡¯s expressions changed. ¡°There¡¯s a bell on thetch to the door in the inner courtyard? Aren¡¯t they being too careful?¡± ¡°Go loud!¡± Xu Jingming held his spear and took the lead, kicking the courtyard door of the inner residence. Bang! This kick contained tens of thousands of kilograms of force, causing the wooden courtyard door to explode. Arge number of shattered pieces of wood shot into the inner courtyard in every direction. Instantly, many mechanisms were activated¡ªbe it steel-jaw traps, ropes, or dart traps. This made Xu Jingming, Miss Ziteng, and Mr. Luin inwardly. It was said that gang members were very careful, but this was too careful! When they slept at night, the courtyard they were in was filled with all kinds of traps. It looked simple, but once an expert was hit¡­ They suffered serious injuries, if not death. Boom! Suddenly, a five-colored re shot into the sky like a colorful flower that was extremely eye-catching in the night sky. It was the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s signal re! Bam! Bam! Bam! Mr. Lu also kicked the walls repeatedly. Instantly, countless bits of gravel flew everywhere, smashing into the courtyard and the house. Almost all the mechanisms were activated. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng rushed out from the copsed wall and leaped more than ten meters in a single step, arriving in front of therge house in the inner residence. Mr. Lu threw out two disc des¡ªthe disc des spun and easily sliced through the house, flying into the house and cleaving through everything in their path. Xu Jingming struck the wall with his spear, and arge portion of the wall copsed. Countless bricks flew everywhere, and Miss Ziteng held many darts in her hands, constantly on guard. Xu Jingming and the others instantly destroyed and copsed the huge house. Arrows and venom fell, and it was obvious that some of the mechanisms in the house were damaged when the house was destroyed. To just barge in like that; is this an assassin? Dong Xiao¡ªwho had woken up when the bell rang¡ªsaw two disc des slicing through the house. Immediately after, a wall began to copse, with rubble sttering right on the heels of that. The house began to copse, and he felt aggrieved. To act so brazenly, they must believe that their strength exceeds mine. Forget it; survivales first. Dong Xiao originally wanted tounch a sneak attack, but he cowered after some thought. He immediately tapped the mechanism beside the bed, and the entire bed immediately sank into the underground chamber below. The reason why he had to sleep in this room every day was that he had modified it to have many mechanisms and escape routes. Whoosh! A spear projection swept through the copsed wood and stone as Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng rushed in. Mr. Lu even threw out his circr de discs that sliced in all directions in search of Dong Xiao. ¡°His aura¡­¡± Miss Ziteng pointed at the ground in front of her. ¡°He¡¯s underground!¡± Every cosmic lifeform that took the evolutionary path knew mental cultivation techniques, and some people were especially good at sensing. In terms of sensing, Miss Ziteng was clearly better than Xu Jingming and Mr. Lu. Bam! Bam! Bam! When Mr. Lu heard that, he dealt a barrage of attacks with his de discs at high speeds! Each of them carried more than 5,000 kilograms of force, allowing them to slice through the bricks and instantly reveal an underground tunnel. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The de discs flew into the underground tunnel first, followed by Mr. Lu. Xu Jingming and Miss Ziteng followed right behind him. They don¡¯t care about any possible traps after discovering the underground tunnel. To barge right in without any regard for their lives? Just as he pulled down a sluice gate, Dong Xiao heard an approaching rumble. His expression couldn¡¯t help but change. Ordinary experts had to carefully explore the underground passage lest they suffer, but it was obvious that for the trio¡­ One took point while the other two charged forward right behind him! They didn¡¯t care even if one of theirpanions died! What they cared about was¡­ killing Dong Xiao as quickly as possible. This was because in their hearts, Dong Xiao¡¯s life was worth 900,000 cosmic dors. Even if they died once, it would only cost them 100,000 cosmic dors. It was a lucrative deal! Bang! The sharp three-sided de disc tore through the sluice gate, and Mr. Lu immediately saw the fleeing Dong Xiao. ¡°Who hired you? I¡¯ll pay you double!¡± Dong Xiao shouted loudly, afraid that he would lose his life if he shouted toote. Hu! The whistling de disc was blocked by Dong Xiao¡¯s short halberd as he sent the de disc flying back into Mr. Lu¡¯s hand. Mr. Lu, Xu Jingming, and Miss Ziteng stared at him, their eyes glowing. ¡°Double?¡± Mr. Lu asked hoarsely. ¡°The person who hired us offered a total of 300 taels of silver,¡± Xu Jingming said in a low voice. ¡°Can you afford to pay double?¡± ¡°Yes, I can pay double. I can afford 600 taels!¡± Dong Xiao said immediately. ¡°I¡¯m Phoenix Lake Hall¡¯s deputy hall master!¡± Xu Jingming and the others exchanged looks. ¡°Pay us now, and we¡¯ll spare your life,¡± Miss Ziteng said. ¡°Otherwise, you will definitely not be spared today.¡± ¡°Do you think I¡¯m stupid?¡± Dong Xiao smiled obsequiously. ¡°If I give everything to you, what happens if you turn your back on me? How about this? I¡¯ll give you 200 taels of silver first! Tomorrow¡­ you can send someone to contact me. If I don¡¯t make up the difference, it won¡¯t be toote to kill me considering your strength.¡± ¡°A 200-tael deposit? That¡¯s too little.¡± ¡°They hired us with 300 taels.¡± Xu Jingming, Miss Ziteng, and Mr. Lu stared at Dong Xiao with killing intent as if they were three wolves staring at a sheep. Dong Xiao didn¡¯t doubt it either. He was a second-rate expert and a member of the Flower Moon Gang. There was a bounty of 200 to 300 taels of silver on his head. Any less, and one wouldn¡¯t be able to hire strong experts. These three people are terrifyingly strong, and all of them are in no way inferior to me. However, I spend lots of money, and I only have 200 taels in cash¡­ How can I gather 600 taels? Dong Xiao thought. ¡°You have to give us at least 300 taels first. We¡¯ll get someone to contact you tomorrow for the remaining 300 taels,¡± Mr. Lu said hoarsely. ¡°Alright, I don¡¯t have the time to waste on you. Give the word if you¡¯re agreeable.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t be able to gather that much money even if I tried to do so immediately. How about this? There¡¯s a secret cab in the wooden cab that contains 200 taels of silver,¡± Dong Xiao immediately said. ¡°Take these 200 taels first¡ªit represents my sincerity. As for the remaining 400 taels¡­ You have to give me time to prepare. Moreover, I¡¯m afraid that you will kill me if I give it to you all at once.¡± Bang! Xu Jingming stabbed the wooden cab, and it shattered. A small cab inside cracked, revealing silver ingots inside. Each ingot was 10 taels, and there were a total of 20 silver ingots. In Blood Rain Wain world, gold and silver were very valuable. A tael of silver was equivalent to a thousand coins! ¡°| kept my word. Here are 200 taels¡­¡± Dong Xiao said. Swish! Swish! Swish! Miss Ziteng suddenly shot out a series of darts, Mr. Lu immediately threw out his de discs, and Xu Jingming charged forward with his spear! ¡°You guys don¡¯t keep your word!¡± Dong Xiao revealed a look of shock and anger. He didn¡¯t even dare to turn around and flee because exposing his back to these three assassins was akin to throwing his life away. He held his two halberds and swung them, blocking all the darts. At this moment, the de disc arrived in front of him. Dong Xiao was furious and indignant as he blocked with his short halberd. After blocking the de disc, he suddenly threw out his other halberd. Mr. Lu¡ªwho had rushed over too quickly¡ªwas just meters away from it. His expression changed as he blocked with the de disc in his hand. ng! The short halberd was thrown too quickly at a close distance, so Mr. Lu failed to block itpletely with his de disc. The short halberd brushed past his waist, rupturing arge piece of flesh. Pu. Xu Jingming took the opportunity to stab his spear into Dong Xiao¡¯s throat. He was outnumbered! Dong Xiao couldn¡¯t block thebined forces of Xu Jingming and the others. I was too rash. Mr. Lu looked at the wound on his waist. By controlling every cell, the huge wound tightened, and only a drop of blood asionally seeped out. ¡°Take the silver and leave quickly.¡± Xu Jingming picked up a piece of clothing in the basement and wrapped it around the 200 taels of silver. He held a spear in one hand and the silver bag in the other before turning to leave. Mr. Luand Miss Ziteng immediately followed. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The three of them leaped out from the rubble and turned into afterimages as they quickly left the way they came. And in the middle of the night, the Flower Moon Gang members were still on their way.. Chapter 212 - Phoenix Lake Hall Master Cui Xiaodao

Chapter 212 Phoenix Lake Hall Master Cui Xiaodao

Trantor: CKtalon Against the backdrop of the night, Xu Jingming held the bag of silver in one hand as he moved quickly. None of the silver in the bag made any sound. Despite having one of them injured, Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng moved silently like ghosts and quickly returned to the Chang residence. Tonight, Qingyu was in charge of guarding the Chang family¡¯s side door. Qingyu opened the side door the moment she heard the gentle knocking, allowing Xu Jingming and the others to enter quickly. ¡°How was it?¡± Qingyu asked. ¡°Dong Xiao is dead,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Mr. Lu and Miss Ziteng nodded. Qingyu revealed a look of delight when she heard that. She then swept her gaze and noticed the gash at Mr. Lu¡¯s waist and abdomen¡ªhe had done some simple bandaging. ¡°Mr. Lu got injured?¡± Qingyu was worried. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I just need to eat more meat, and I¡¯ll recover 80% of my strength by tomorrow. I¡¯ll bepletely fine in a few days,¡± Mr. Lu exined. Once one reached cellr control, they could efficiently absorb nutrients from the food they ate. Moreover, they could maximize the healing of their wounds. Qingyu nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve already prepared a feast for the three of you. I¡¯ll bring it over now.¡± ¡°Send it to my residence,¡± Mr. Lu said. ¡°Alright.¡± Qingyu nodded. Xu Jingming and the others arrived at Mr. Lu¡¯s residence. The three of them were quite excited. ¡°Come,e.¡± Xu Jingming ced the bag of silver on the ground and opened it to reveal 20 silver ingots. The silver luster delighted them. They wouldn¡¯t care about silver in reality, but the silver in Blood Rain World was rted to the sacrifice and the opportunities in the mysteriousnd. It was extremely valuable. ¡°200 taels of silver,¡± Miss Ziteng said with a smile. ¡°We¡¯ll split it equally. Is that alright?¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Xu Jingming and Mr. Lu nodded. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll each take six silver ingots first.¡± Miss Ziteng quickly distributed them. The three of them each took six silver ingots, leaving two silver ingots behind. ¡°T¡¯ll do it.¡± Miss Ziteng instantly drew her saber, and with a sh, she delivered four strikes. Thest two silver ingots were divided into three parts, and they were visually about the same. ¡°With my saber technique, these six should be about the same. The two of you can choose first,¡± Miss Ziteng said. Xu Jingming and Mr. Lu looked at each other and took two each. Following that, Miss Ziteng reached out and took thest two. With that, the distribution of the loot was done, and everyone was happy. Rip. The clothes containing the silver were torn in half, and Xu Jingming and Miss Ziteng wrapped up their silver. As for Mr. Lu, he temporarily ced the silver under his nket before they heard footsteps outside, and Xu Jingming got up to open the door. ¡°Lady and gentlemen.¡± Young Master Chang Yi and Miss Qingyu walked in together. Thetter even came in with a wooden bucket and smiled. ¡°I know that the three of you are hungry, so I¡¯ve prepared more meat.¡± With that said, she took outrge tes from the wooden bucket and ced them on the dining table. They were mainlyrge chunks of meat, and there were also some vegetables, noodles, and alcohol. ¡°Thank you,¡± Chang Yi said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ve already sent 300,000 cosmic dors into your ounts.¡± ¡°Thank you, Young Master Chang.¡± The three of them smiled. Including the money they had received, each of them had earned more than 900,000 cosmic dors. Chang Yi was also very happy. He had also earned more than a million and had even intimidated Phoenix Lake Hall¡¯s Hall Master. However, this could only be done asionally. After all, he would¡¯ve suffered a loss if they had failed. Moreover, it would affect his credibility at Seven Kills Building¡ªhe would get demoted if he failed multiple missions. Mr. Lu had already picked up a piece ofmb shank and started chewing it inrge mouthfuls. He didn¡¯t even spit out the bones as he chewed, crushed, and swallowed them into his stomach, digesting and absorbing them as quickly as possible. Xu Jingming and Miss Ziteng also aterge mouthfuls of meat. In a battle, any random move of theirs unleashed tens of thousands of kilograms of force. It used up plenty of energy, so they naturally had to eat. As they ate and drank, Xu Jingming and the others chatted happily. As for Young Master Chang Yi and Miss Qingyu, they left after a short chat. At Dong Xiao¡¯s residence. Phoenix Lake Hall Master¡¯s expression sank as he stared at the ruined house and Dong Xiao¡¯s corpse that had been ced beside it. ¡°Hall Master,¡± the white-shirted youth whispered. ¡°This group of murderers was barbaric and domineering. They destroyed the inner courtyard¡¯s walls and buildings and tore through the partition and sluice gates of the underground tunnel, charging straight through. The deputy hall master didn¡¯t manage to escape far with the help of the underground tunnel before being killed.¡± ¡°Even if it¡¯s a group of powerful experts, they should be careful when entering the underground tunnel and be careful of any possible traps. With the deputy hall master¡¯s strength, he should¡¯ve been able to escape as long as he bought some time. However, it¡¯s obvious that the murderers didn¡¯t slow down at all! How ruthless!¡± The white-shirted youth couldn¡¯t help but feel his heart tighten. The deputy hall master was a second-rate expert, but he was killed just like that. Who in Phoenix Lake Hall could survive such a pursuit? ¡°They were ruthless indeed.¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master felt apprehensive. Although the guards in his residence were stronger, he believed that he probably wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand such a ferocious pursuit. ¡°The deputy hall master¡¯s death is a huge matter. This will definitely gain the attention of the boss,¡± the white-shirted youth whispered. ¡°T¡¯ll meet him tomorrow morning.¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master nodded. That night, the upper echelons of the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall didn¡¯t have a good night¡¯s rest. The next morning. Phoenix Lake Hall Master arrived at a luxurious mansion and stood respectfully to the side. A white-haired elder sat there and rinsed his mouth before shooting a nce at Phoenix Lake Hall Master. ¡°Cui Xiaodao.¡± The white-haired elder looked at him. ¡°I heard that Dong Xiao from Phoenix Lake Hall died. What happened?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master said respectfully. ¡°Half a month ago, there was a bounty on Dong Xiao¡¯s head from Seven Kills Building. I had already warned him back then, but it¡¯smon for gang members like us to have bounties on our heads. Dong Xiao didn¡¯t mind it too much, but who would¡¯ve thought that several experts would barge into his residencest night and kill him?¡± ¡°A bounty from the Seven Kills Building? From the looks of it, they were assassins.¡± The white-haired elder nodded. After all, the Flower Moon Gang knew the ins and outs of the city as locals. They were usually made aware of the Lanyue City bounty missions offered by Seven Kills Building at the first moment. However, Seven Kills Building absolutely kept the identity of themissioner a secret. Seven Kills Building¡­ was one of the top three assassin organizations in the empire. It wasn¡¯t something a local gang dared to offend. To dare break the rules of Seven Kills Building and think of a way to investigate the person behind the bounty, all of the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s upper echelons would probably be killed the next day. ¡°He¡¯s our gang brother after all. Give him a good funeral,¡± the white-haired elder said. ¡°Oh right, I¡¯ve already made peace with Commander Wu! Commander Wu has agreed that you don¡¯t have topensate him now, but after you deal with that illegitimate son of the Chang family, you have to pay 1,500 taels of silver aspensation.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master immediately nodded. Commander Wu sent a centurion to ask forpensation? Phoenix Lake Hall Master naturally immediately requested the help of his boss! In Lanyue City, Commander Wu and the leaders of the three gangs were all heavyweights. ¡°Alright, you don¡¯t have to worry about Commander Wu. However, you have to deal with Chang Yi as soon as possible. Now that everyone in Lanyue City knows that the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall has their eyes on the Chang family, you have to do a good job.¡± The white-haired elder looked at him. ¡°If you can¡¯t, tell me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Boss. I¡¯ll definitely do a good job,¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master immediately replied. The white-haired elder nodded slightly, picked up the tea beside him, and lowered his head to drink it. Phoenix Lake Hall Master cupped his hands and left. Phoenix Lake Hall Master returned to his residence with his subordinates. ¡°Hall Master, a young beggar delivered a letter.¡± A man brought a young beggar, whose face was covered in dirt, over. ¡°A letter?¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master frowned. He nced at the letter and saw four words¡ªDeath of Dong Xiao! ¡°Death of Dong Xiao?¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master frowned. ¡°Open it.¡± The stocky man immediately opened the letter and took out the letter inside. There was only one sentence in the letter: ¡°Hall Master Cui, you want to fight to the death? Chang.¡± ¡°Chang?¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master jolted. The murderer is Chang Yi. Phoenix Lake Hall Master immediately made confirmation, and his expression turned ugly when he saw the words ¡®fight to the death¡¯ on the letter. Chapter 213 - Time Passes

Chapter 213 Time Passes

Trantor: CKtalon Phoenix Lake Hall Master Cui Xiaodao quickly gathered the core members of the hall. ¡°Brother Dong Xiao is dead.¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master swept his gaze at the others and threw the envelope and letter on the table. ¡°Everyone, take a look.¡± As long as one wasn¡¯t stupid, they could determine that the murderer was most likely Chang Yi based on the words on the envelope and the content on the letter. ¡°Chang Yi2¡± ¡°Is the illegitimate son of the Chang family that capable?¡± ¡°Could it be a frame-up?¡± The few core members wouldn¡¯t determine that the murderer was Chang Yi just because of a letter. Phoenix Lake Hall Master said coldly, ¡°Dong Xiao was killed in thetter half of the night, and the letter was in my hands this morning! It happened too quickly, so it¡¯s very likely that the person who wrote this letter is the murderer! Moreover, | don¡¯t think Chang Yi is worth framing.¡± ¡°There are some experts beside Young Master Chang. The three experts fromst time thrashed the 300 elite gang members we sent.¡± The white-shirted youth nodded. think there¡¯s a greater than 70% chance that Chang Yi is threatening us,¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master said. ¡°He killed Dong Xiao to intimidate us.¡± How dare he!?¡± He¡¯s already done it!¡± ff he can even kill Dong Xiao, and he did it with such verve, who can stop him?¡± Phoenix Lake Hall¡¯s core members had mixed emotions. Everyone, what do we do next?¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master swept his gaze. n my opinion,¡± a stocky man said in a low voice, ¡°let¡¯s keep a low profile and hold back to make that illegitimate son of the Chang family lower his guard! We¡¯ll make preparations in secret and kill Young Master Chang nce we¡¯repletely confident! People know that our Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall has made a move. If we give up just like that, what will people think of us? They will think that we¡¯re pushovers. Therefore, we have to find an opportunity to take action. It¡¯s just that¡­ we need to bepletely confident. If we can¡¯t kill him in one go, Young Master Chang will probablyunch another assassination attempt!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s necessary because someone else might¡¯ve killed Dong Xiao. If the murderer deliberately framed him, we would end up falling into someone else¡¯s trap by dealing with Chang Yi.¡± A man with a mustache shook his head gently. ¡°I think it¡¯s best if we don¡¯t make a move! How many things happen every day for the five million people in Lanyue City? Who will keep paying attention to a little conflict between our Phoenix Lake Hall and the Chang family? Over time, others will forget.¡± ¡°How can people forget?¡± someone objected. ¡°Then, our Flower Moon Gang can find other things to assert our authority. We know that Young Master Chang is much harder to deal with than we expected, so it would be silly to insist on attacking him.¡± The man with the mustache shook his head. ¡°We are in a gang. We should be tough when we need to, and we have to back off when required! We won¡¯t live long if we just mor for a fight all the time.¡± ¡°| agree with Second Brother Xiao. The Chang family isn¡¯t an easy target but a trap. There¡¯s no need for us to sh head-on.¡± ¡°You¡¯re afraid just like that? All the brothers in Phoenix Lake Hall can drown the Chang family just with their pee!¡± ¡°Use your brain!¡± Amotion broke out in the hall. Phoenix Lake Hall Master looked at the white-shirted youth. ¡°Ninth Brother, what are your thoughts?¡± The white-shirted youth said, ¡°If we tolerate it, it will only embarrass our Phoenix Lake Hall! But to be honest, we don¡¯t have full confidence just based on our strength. After all, there are only three second-rate experts in the entire hall! If we really fight to the death, it will depend on the strength of the elites. Our elites don¡¯t have an overwhelming advantage, and the so-called tens of thousands of gang members are useless in front of experts. If we reallyunch an attack, it will only end in a Pyrrhic victory.¡± ¡°If we tolerate embarrassment and aren¡¯t confident in attacking, what should we do?¡± someone shouted. The white-shirted youth replied, ¡°I think we should report this matter to the boss. This Chang family isn¡¯t easy to deal with. Be it tolerating or attacking, we have to leave it to the gang to decide!¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t this make us appear ipetent?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°We are indeed ipetent!¡± The white-shirted youth shook his head. ¡°Just our hall alone isn¡¯t strong enough!¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master sat there in thought before reading the letter again. He was indeed a little frightened. When he was young, it wasmon for him to fight with his life on the line! But now that he was getting older, he was used to having his gang members do the charging. He rarely fought with his life on the line! Moreover, with Phoenix Lake Hall¡¯s strength, they didn¡¯t have the confidence to face the Chang family¡¯s illegitimate son. After all, Phoenix Lake Hall Master still remembered Dong Xiao¡¯s death scene. ¡°We¡¯ll report this matter to the boss, and the gang will decide on this matter,¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master said. The moment the hall master spoke, the others stopped objecting. Even if the gang felt that Phoenix Lake Hall was ipetent, they would only punish the hall master. That afternoon, Phoenix Lake Hall Master visited the gang boss again and returned much more rxed. ¡°From today onward, the Chang family¡¯s matters will be taken over by the boss,¡± Phoenix Lake Hall Master stated. ¡°Everyone has to keep this a secret. If anyone dares to leak it, they will be punished ording to the gang rules.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the few people in the hall replied in unison, and their brows rxed. KREKKKK The following days were calm. Young Master Chang Yi often brought his guards out to discuss business! However, the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall didn¡¯t make a move again. Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng were also happy about this oue. In the blink of an eye, Xu Jingming had been in Blood Rain World for more than a month. Xu Jingming spent 12 hours a day in Blood Rain World. At other times, he either practiced his spearmanship in the virtual world or used the huge convex ss that was hundreds of square meters in the training chamber in reality to gather sunlight on his body and constantly evolve. Although he had reached Lv. 6 in the virtual world and had reached the intermediate level of a cosmic lifeform, he was still at the initial level of a cosmic lifeform in reality. I¡¯m now at the beginning stages of a cosmic lifeform. Although I need a lot of energy to reach the intermediate stages, I¡¯ll probably need another month to gather sunlight with thisrge convex ss, Xu Jingming thought. But in the future, the energy needed to go from the intermediate stages of a cosmic lifeform to the advanced realm will be much greater. Relying on this training chamber is far from sufficient. Forget it. I¡¯ll worry about this problem when I reach Lv. 7. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged in the training chamber with his upper body bare. Sunlight gathered on his body, and his entire body appeared dark and blurry. Every cell in his body was absorbing the energy from the sunlight. Blood Rain World, Lanyue City¡¯s Fei family. Old Master Fei finallypromised with his daughter. ¡°Three people! You can choose at most three guards.¡± Old Master Fei looked at his daughter and raised three fingers. ¡°Moreover, the reputation of these three guards can¡¯t be too bad. At the very least, they have to be at the level of that spearman surnamed Jing.¡± ¡°All right,¡± grumbled Fei Xin. ¡°Three it is then.¡± ¡°Cut out the act.¡± Old Master Fei was exasperated. Fei Xin immediately hugged her father¡¯s arm and said affectionately, ¡°I know you love me, Dad.¡± Old Master Fei looked at his daughter; he truly doted on her. He shook his head helplessly. ¡°Just be more understanding of your father. We¡¯re going to the capital with our entire family, so we naturally have to be careful. In this world, the journey will be treacherous. It¡¯s a long journey from Lanyue City to the capital¡­ Choosing guards is a top priority. We have to choose someone we can trust.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Dad. I¡¯m not stupid,¡± Fei Xin said. ¡°I¡¯ll choose seriously. Moreover, didn¡¯t Brother send some experts?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Old Master Fei nodded. ¡°Otherwise, how can I tolerate your insolence?¡± Fei Xin giggled. ¡°Uncle Zhang, since Dad only allowed me to choose three people,¡± Xin said after some thought, ¡°then it shall be my Senior Sister Qiu, that rather handsome expert spearman from the Chang family, and Brother Luo from the ck Ax Gang. They shall be the three!¡± ¡°Luo?¡± Old Master Fei red. ¡°That¡¯s a gang member.¡± ¡°Brother Luo is very upright. I believe in him!¡± Fei Xin retorted. Old Master Fei thought for a moment. Luo was quite an upright person among the gang members. ¡°Whatever then. The three of them it is.¡± Old Master Fei stopped arguing with his daughter. After all, there were only three guards. He would just treat it as spending more money on three additional hires. To the Fei family, it was only money. ¡°Master, when do we schedule the departure with them?¡± the butler asked. ¡°Since our entire family is leaving, we naturally have to make arrangements. Moreover, it¡¯s still some time before Xin¡¯s matriction,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°Let¡¯s make an agreement with them to set off in two months!¡± The butler nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll do it right now.¡± Xin immediately said, ¡°Be quick! Oh right, Uncle Zhang, we will be traveling all the way to the capital. It¡¯s a long journey away from our hometown, and the journey is also dangerous, so you have to be willing to pay! We can¡¯t exploit Senior Sister Qiu and the others.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± The butler smiled and left the Fei family with his men to visit the three guards his young mistress had named.. Chapter 214 - Visiting the Fei Family

Chapter 214: Visiting the Fei Family

Trantor: CKtalon

In Blood Rain World, Xu Jingming was sitting cross-legged on the bed in his room and practicing his mental tempering. Being hired by Young Master Chang Yi, he spent most of his time leisurely. The most suitable thing for him to do was carry out mental tempering. ¡°Mr. Jing.¡± A voice sounded from outside. Xu Jingming opened his eyes, got out of bed, and opened the door. Outside was a maidservant who informed him, ¡°Mr. Jing, the butler of Lanyue City¡¯s Fei family is here to visit you. He¡¯s waiting in the reception hall.¡± ¡­ In the reception hall, the butler, Uncle Zhang, sat there with several subordinates standing behind him. Miss Qingyu was entertaining him. Xu Jingming walked into the reception hall and saw the seated butler, Uncle Zhang. He was a little puzzled because he didn¡¯t know this Uncle Zhang at all. Uncle Zhang got up and smiled. ¡°Mr. Jing! You might not know me, but I¡¯m an old servant of the Fei family. My surname is Zhang.¡± ¡°The Fei family is one of the top families in Lanyue City. They are much stronger than our Chang family,¡± Qingyu said. ¡°Mr. Jing, this is Butler Zhang from the Fei family.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization and immediately cupped his hands. ¡°Greetings, Butler Zhang. What brings you here?¡± Uncle Zhang smiled and said, ¡°A month ago, in that battle on the street, you and the other two defeated hundreds of the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Phoenix Lake Hall elite gang members. I happened to see it from afar and quite admired your spearmanship. I¡¯m therefore here to invite you to be a guard of my Chang family and escort us to the capital.¡± ¡°The capital?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. Blood Rain World was a huge virtual world! Its importance was ranked at the forefront of the entire Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s virtual world. As for the capital, it was the core of Blood Rain World! But at the same time, it was filled with experts! A second-rate expert like him could be considered an expert in Lanyue City, but in the capital¡­ He was ordinary and not worth mentioning. ¡°Mr. Jing, if you¡¯re willing, you can visit the Fei family in two months, Uncle Zhang said. Xu Jingming heaved a sigh of relief. In two months, the agreed mission deadline with Chang Yi would be up! What a coincidence. ¡°As for the hiring price,¡± Uncle Zhang said with a smile, ¡°it will be a long and treacherous journey to the capital. Therefore, we¡¯re willing to pay 35 taels of silver for a month! Moreover, if we work well together after arriving in the capital, we can hire you as our Fei family¡¯s guard for the foreseeable future.¡± ¡°35 taels?¡± Xu Jingming praised, ¡°Butler Zhang, you sure are generous.¡± It was a very high sry. The typical hire of a second-rate expert cost about 15 taels of silver; this was also the market price. The hiring price for third-rate experts was about three taels of silver a month. As for ordinary hired thugs, they only cost 200 to 300 coins a month. It was because gold and silver in Blood Rain World were expensive, and they mostly used coins. ¡°Mr. Jing, are you agreeable?¡± Uncle Zhang asked. ¡°Can you give me two days to think about it? I¡¯ll visit in two days,¡± Xu Jingming replied. He was quite willing because he was very curious about the capital of Blood Rain World. However, he still had to discuss this with Pang Ze. ¡°Alright.¡± Uncle Zhang got up and smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll wait for your news, Mr. Jing.¡± Uncle Zhang then left with his men. Qingyu couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°The Fei family has also been selling their assets recently, but the entire Lanyue City doesn¡¯t dare to lowball them! It¡¯s unlike my young master, who has so much trouble selling the few restaurants and rice shops. Mr. Jing, it¡¯s actually quite good to be able to go to the capital. I suggest you agree.¡± ¡°Thank you, Miss Qingyu.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. In his personal space in the virtual world. Xu Jingming and Pang Ze met in the cabin hall. ¡°From what you said, the past month in Blood Rain World has been quite rxing,¡± Pang Ze said with a smile. ¡°Do you think I should go to the capital?¡¯ Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yes, of course.¡± Pang Ze said, ¡°Blood Rain World is a virtual world with very high requirements; it costs 100,000 cosmic dors to enter! Moreover, some of the top factions in the Cosmic Human Alliance are behind it. Therefore, the capital of Blood Rain World is filled with true experts! There are many cosmic citizen yers there alone and arge number of native experts,¡± ¡°Native experts wield power and have arge number of subordinates. Although it¡¯s very costly for cosmic citizen yers to die, they can keep entering. Therefore, the water in the capital is muddied. It¡¯s not easy to gain a foothold in the capital,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Even a residence is 100 times more expensive than a residence in Lanyue City.¡± ¡°A hundred times?¡± Xu Jingming was dumbfounded. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to get a residence in the capital,¡± Pang Ze stated. ¡°Since the Fei family you mentioned dares to hire a group of people to head to the capital, they must have some background. With the help of the Fei family, you can gain an initial foothold in the capital. Virtually infinite wealth is gathered in Blood Rain World¡¯s capital. As long as you seize the opportunity, you can earn a lot in one go.¡± ¡°The circles are different,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°The imperial family, the princelings, and the nobility in the capital are all rich! The rich merchants there are all the top merchants in Blood Rain World! To earn money, one has to go to the capital, but of course, it¡¯s very difficult! Second-rate experts don¡¯t really stand out in the capital. Many of the LN. 7 and even IN. 8 cosmic lifeforms who enter Blood Rain World are in the capital!¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°You¡¯re a rookie. I originally nned on letting you familiarize yourself with a smaller city first before letting you go to a bigger city. Now that you have the chance, seize it and go over. You have to establish yourself in the capital before finding a chance to earn money,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Earn 10,000 gold to enter that mysteriousnd!¡± Two dayster. Xu Jingming personally visited the Fei family, but Young Master Chang Yi didn¡¯t send anyone to follow him! This was because most of the secrets Xu Jingming and the others knew were open secrets in Lanyue City. Even the Flower Moon Gang knew the secret of the ¡®assassination.¡¯ ¡°Mr. Jing.¡± Uncle Zhang greeted him warmly. ¡°Butler Zhang, just call me Jingming,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Jingming.¡± Uncle Zhang smiled and asked, ¡°Are you willing to escort my Fei family to the capital?¡± ¡°I¡¯m naturally willing to go to the capital.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s just that I¡¯m worried that my strength isn¡¯t up to par¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. There will be many guards, and you¡¯re only one of them. There¡¯s no need to feel pressured.¡± Uncle Zhang held Xu Jingming¡¯s hand and said warmly, ¡°Let¡¯s go. Follow me to see my master.¡± Xu Jingming followed the enthusiastic butler Zhang and quickly arrived at a hall. Old Master Fei sat there with two people standing beside him. One of them was a middle-aged one-eyed man, and the other was a silver-haired elder. The two of them looked at Xu Jingming, and the invisible pressure they exerted on Xu Jingming rmed him. It was as if two oceans were pressing down on him. What a strong mind and consciousness! It¡¯s radiating outward and suppressing everything! In reality, they have to be Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms. Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. This virtual world is really impressive. There are so many experts among the natives. Just from meeting them, he could clearly sense how terrifying the mind and consciousness of the two people behind Old Master Fei were. With a terrifying mind and consciousness, they couldn¡¯t be that bad at ordinary weapon techniques. ¡°Greetings, Master Fei. I¡¯m Jingming.¡± Xu Jingming bowed respectfully. ¡°Jingming?¡± Old Master Fei observed Xu Jingming carefully. He looked at his facial features! He looked at his eyes! One could tell 70% to 80% of a person¡¯s character and intrinsic nature from their appearance. Old Master Fei was clearly an expert. Xu Jingming was a little puzzled by Old Master Fei¡¯s stare. Why was he staring at him so carefully? However, he was broadminded and didn¡¯t mind. He shouldn ¡®t be an evil person, thought Old Master Fei. His daughter had selected a total of three guards¡ªone woman and two men. Therefore, Guard Luo and this Guard Jing¡­ Old Master Fei naturally had to observe him closely. He definitely couldn¡¯t allow any evil person to be by his daughter¡¯s side. ¡°Guard Jing, where are you from?¡± Old Master Fei finally spoke. ¡°My family lives at Cross Slope more than 50 kilometers from Lanyue City,¡± Xu Jingming said. This was the identity the system automatically gave him when he first entered Blood Rain World. As long as a cosmic citizen yer entered, they would have the lowest status! While being at the bottom, the world¡¯s targeting on them would be very weak. But the higher their status and authority, the stronger the world¡¯s targeting, and the greater the danger. Xu Jingming was now an ordinary guard, and the world¡¯s hostility toward him was still very weak. ¡°Outskirts of Lanyue City?¡± Old Master Fei smiled and nodded, feeling quite satisfied.. Chapter 215 - First-Rate Expert (Part 1)

Chapter 215 First-Rate Expert (Part 1)

(1) After visiting Master Fei, he officially decided to be the Fei family¡¯s guard and head to the capital. Several morningster. In front of the Chang family¡¯s residence, Chang Yi and Qingyu boarded the carriage together. Xu Jingming, the other two, and the 15 guards followed the carriage. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind because Young Master Chang often headed out to discuss business in the past month or so to think of a way to sell the Chang family¡¯s assets for a high price. Huh? An hourter, they arrived in front of a building beside the government office, surprising Xu Jingming. ¡°The official brokerage?¡± ¡°We came to the official brokerage?¡± Mr. Lu and Miss Ziteng were also surprised. ording to the empire¡¯s rules, sale transactions had to be registered through the official brokerage to sign an affidavit. Of course, due to therge size of the city and the numerous businesses, many private brokerages were born. Private brokerages could handle many businesses, but the most important transfer had to be done at the official brokerage! This was the first time Young Master Chang Yi hade to the official brokerage in more than a month! The carriage curtain was lifted, and Qingyu alighted first before helping Young Master Chang Yi down. ¡°Young Master Chang.¡± A man greeted him warmly from inside the official brokerage. ¡°Oh, you¡¯re here?¡± Young Master Chang Yi nced at him. ¡°Where¡¯s Master Lu?¡± ¡°Master Lu isn¡¯t here yet,¡± the broker said with an obsequious smile. ¡°Young Master Chang, you came a little early. The official brokerage hasn¡¯t opened yet.¡± Chang Yi waited patiently. Xu Jingming and the others were secretly surprised. ¡°Our employer is actually about to make the transfer without any precursors?¡± Mr. Lu praised. ¡°How fast.¡± ¡°It¡¯ll be easier for us if everything is sold early,¡± Miss Ziteng said leisurely. Xu Jingming immediately saw a luxurious carriage approaching from afar. There were also guards surrounding it, and the scene was much grander than Chang Yi¡¯s. ¡°Master Lu is here.¡± The broker¡¯s eyes lit up as he warmly weed him. Soon, a bearded Old Master Lu alighted from the carriage, followed by a butler, personal guards, and others. ¡°Young Master Chang Yi is really trustworthy. You came much earlier than me.¡± Old Master Lu walked over. ¡°The official brokerage just opened. Let¡¯s go in,¡± Young Master Chang Yi said. The two of them entered the official brokerage together. Flower Moon Gang. A white-haired elder was reading a book while a maidservant served him tea. ¡°Boss.¡± A figure rushed in. ¡°Stay calm no matter what it is.¡± The white-haired elder shot a nce at him. The gray-shirted man immediately said respectfully, ¡°Boss, I just received news that Chang Yi has arranged to meet Old Ninth Lu and Zhang Kui at the official brokerage to register the transfer! Old Ninth Lu and Chang Yi might¡¯ve already started the transfer. Zhang Kui will probably finish the transfer in two hours.¡± ¡°Today?¡± The white-haired elder was stunned. ¡°Why did you only receive the news today?¡± ¡°Over the past few days, that illegitimate son of the Chang family had arranged to meet many interested parties in Lanyue City. We didn¡¯t know how the discussions went, and the two brokerages only got wind of it this morning!¡± the gray-shirted man replied. ¡°Even the brokerages found out this morning?¡± The white-haired elder smiled. ¡°This illegitimate son of the Chang family is very careful. If it weren¡¯t for the previous conflict, I wouldn¡¯t have been willing to provoke him. However, he disgraced our Flower Moon Gang and even assassinated a deputy hall master of our Flower Moon Gang! We have to eliminate him.¡± The white-haired elder nced at the gray-robed man. ¡°Go and inform the official brokerage to temporarily close for the day.¡± ¡°Get the officials to close for the day?¡± The gray-shirted man was a little surprised. ¡°If we let him sell all his assets, they will all be converted to banknotes, and we won¡¯t be able to withdraw the money from the bank without the cipher. Our Flower Moon Gang won¡¯t be able to get anything; we¡¯ll truly beughingstocks,¡± the white-haired elder instructed. ¡°Go, get the officials to close for a day. They will do it on my ount!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± the gray-shirted man replied and quickly left. The white-haired elder stood there with a gloomy expression and said, ¡°Invite Elder Feng over.¡± A subordinate in the distance acknowledged the order and went to invite him over. Soon, a thin middle-aged man appeared with a cold gaze. He smiled when he saw the white-haired elder. ¡°White-head, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°I agree to your request.¡± The white-haired elder was rather unhappy as he said, ¡°1,000 taels of silver! Lead 500 members of Team Red Moon and get Phoenix Lake Hall to arrange for 500 elites! 1,000 of you will act tonight and tten the Chang family. I want Lanyue City to know that anyone who offends my Flower Moon Gang will die!¡± The thin middle-aged man was satisfied when he heard that. ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it have been better if you had agreed earlier?¡± ¡°1,000 taels of silver is no small sum; even I feel the pinch.¡± The white-haired elder shook his head. ¡°After usurping the Chang family, Commander Wu and the officials will want a bite as well. How much will our Flower Moon Gang receive in total? So many brothers have died; all of them need some form ofpensation.¡± The thin middle-aged man smiled and said, ¡°For the Chang family to be able to kill Dong Xiao, they have hidden considerable strength. It¡¯s a huge risk for me to storm over with my men; there¡¯s even a chance of death! A thousand taels of silver is a very fair price.¡± ¡°Fine, fine,¡± the white-haired elder said. ¡°I¡¯ll get Team Red Moon and Phoenix Lake Hall to make preparations. We¡¯ll take action after dinner.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The thin middle-aged man nodded. He needed enough elites present before he was willing to lead the team. The higher one¡¯s strength and status, the more they cherished their lives. He only had one life! He wouldn¡¯t take any risks unless a sufficient price was paid. As he watched Elder Feng leave, the white-haired elder nodded slightly. Elder Feng¡¯s strength has long reached the standards of a first-rate expert. Together with Team Red Moon, there are five second-rate experts, more than ten third-rate experts, and nearly a thousand elite cannon fodder. We can easily crush the Chang family. Chapter 216 - First-Rate Expert (Part 1) (2)

Chapter 216 First-Rate Expert (Part 1) (2)

As the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s boss, he liked to crush his opponent with an absolute advantage. First-rate experts¡­ were definitely considered big shots in Lanyue City. They were much rarer than second-rate experts, and they didn¡¯t take action easily. * ** * * * Young Master Chang Yi and Old Master Lu were going through the transfer process. ¡°Thirteen rice shops and three restaurants. Young Master Chang, it¡¯s really a big transaction.¡± The official broker praised him as they went through the procedures. Chang Yi smiled. Yes, he had sold 13 rice shops and three restaurants to Old Master Lu. In the past month, he had seen many reputable figures in the city. Every time, he would peddle his other assets. After the negotiations werepleted, Chang Yi also made an agreement with the two buyers¡ªthey would carry out the transfer on the same day to catch the Flower Moon Gang off-guard. The rice shops and restaurants were sold to Old Master Lu. The gambling den and ancestral home were sold to Old Master Zhang. He was to get the deal done in one day! ¡°Where do you n on going in the future, Young Master Chang?¡± Old Master Lu smiled and chatted. ¡°I¡¯m not cut out for business. I¡¯ll sell them first before deciding what to do next,¡± Chang Yi replied. Suddenly, a gray-shirted man came to the official brokerage and walked to its manager. He whispered, ¡°The boss has given orders for the brokerage to close for the day and not allow them to do the ownership transfer. The boss has already prepared a banquet for everyone at the Drunken Fairy Restaurant.¡± ¡°How can the official brokerage shut down?¡± Superintendent Hou was a little anxious. ¡°There are so many people waiting.¡± ¡°Boss has given his orders; close for a day!¡± The gray-shirted man stared at him. ¡°One day-just one day!¡± Superintendent Hou whispered. ¡°This is my limit!¡± Superintendent Hou immediately got up and said, ¡°I received an emergency order to temporarily close the brokerage. All unrted personnel are to leave.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no rush.¡± Old Master Lu frowned. ¡°The transfer of the rice shop restaurant is almostplete. There¡¯s no rush, right?¡± Superintendent Hou looked at Old Master Lu. ¡°I received orders from the Prefecture Head to rush over.¡± ¡°What order is it?¡± Old Master Lu frowned. ¡°If it¡¯s a huge matter, I won¡¯t stop you. If it¡¯s a small matter¡­ I¡¯ll apologize to the Prefecture Head on your behalf. What? Superintendent Hou, are you not going to do me this favor?¡± Superintendent Hou¡¯s expression turned ugly. Chang Yi watched from the side. The two people he chose to take over his assets were Ninth Master Lu and Zhang Kui. They had great backgrounds and weren¡¯t afraid of the Flower Moon Gang. In fact, it seemed like Commander Wu and the three gangs were the strongest in Lanyue City. But in reality, ces such as the Seven Kills Building, the official bank, and the wealthy nobles who controlled Lanyue City¡¯s economic lifeline all had astonishing backgrounds. Ninth Master Lu was once a personal guard of the empire¡¯s Protectorate. Later, he retired and returned home in glory. Ninth Master Lu was a man who stood for justice. He had no qualms berating the bosses of the three gangs in public, and those people could only suck it up! ¡°Hurry up,¡± Old Master Lu urged. The officials looked at Superintendent Hou and quickly finished the work. ¡°Thank you, Master Lu,¡± Chang Yi said gratefully. ¡°That white-haired old man from the Flower Moon Gang is very sinister,¡± Grandpa Lu whispered. ¡°Young man, be careful.¡± After settling Chang Yi and Old Master Lu¡¯s transfer, Superintendent Hou immediately raised his voice after Master Lu left. ¡°Alright, we can¡¯t wait any longer. The official brokerage will be closed immediately. Everyone, please leave.¡± ¡°Master Zhang, the official brokerage is tightly shut today.¡± Miss Qingyu personally went to his residence to apologize. ¡°The date we agreed on can only be dyed by one day. I hope you understand, Master Zhang.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ It¡¯s nothing.¡± Zhang Kui sat there and twirled some iron balls in his hand. He was nearly ten feet tall and looked like a giant. His eyes were like bronze bells that emitted a sense of oppression as he smiled and said, ¡°However, I have to remind your Young Master Chang that everyone in Lanyue City knows that the Flower Moon Gang is keeping an eye on your Chang family. The official brokerage was closed today, so the Flower Moon Gang will definitely not hold back. I hope to see Young Master Chang alive tomorrow.¡± ¡°Thank you, Master Zhang.¡± Qingyu bowed. Old Master Zhang Kui actually represented the 19 Flowing Wind Bandits-a terrifying bandit gang! The leader was rumored to be a super-first-rate expert, and the other 18 were all first-rate experts. The bandits they led plundered all across the empire! They had no qualms killing the Blood Rain Guards! Yet, they remained free to this day! The officials failed to entrap them several times, establishing the 19 Flowing Wind Bandits¡¯ reputation. The three gangs of Lanyue City were far inferior to the 19 Flowing Wind Bandits! In fact, Zhang Kui actually helpedunder the stolen goods. ****** In the Chang family residence. 7,000 taels of silver. Chang Yi looked at the silver notes in front of him in his room and felt delighted. Thirteen rice shops and three restaurants sold for a total of 7,000 taels of silver! Banknotes from the official bank. Chang Yi was in a good mood. Only I know the cipher. Even if someone stole the banknotes, they couldn¡¯t get the money without the cipher. There were two ways to withdraw money. The first was banknotes together with the cipher, which allowed anyone to withdraw money. The other was the owner of the banknote. As long as he went in person and proved his identity, he could withdraw money without the banknotes! Once Iplete the transaction with Zhang Kui by selling the gambling den and the ancestral residence, it will be a sess, Chang Yi thought. However, the Flower Moon Gang closed the official brokerage today. It looks like they are panicking Hmph¡­ Flower Moon Gang, do you think it¡¯s that easy to snatch my silver? Chang Yi¡¯s eyes were cold. The Chang family was heavily guarded, and many guards felt the stifling atmosphere. ¡°As long as Iplete the transaction with Master Zhang, I¡¯ll be done. That will also signify the end of your mission; there¡¯s no need to wait until the three months are up.¡± Chang Yi invited Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng over. ¡°Thank you, Young Master Chang.¡± Xu Jingming and the others thanked him. It had only been a month, yet the mission would end soon. It was indeed a joyous asion. Chang Yi continued, ¡°There¡¯s a high chance that the Flower Moon Gang willunch a sneak attack today. This time, we have to crush a few of their teeth.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Qingyu smiled and said, ¡°We don¡¯t have to make ast stand. After all, Young Master can secretly log off at any time. When it¡¯s time to retreat, I¡¯ll give the order.¡± ¡°If the three of you die in battle,¡± Chang Yi said, ¡°I¡¯ll pay an additional 100,000 cosmic dors. The three of you can change your identities tomorrow morning before rendezvousing with me.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± Miss Ziteng and Mr. Lu nodded. As yers, they didn¡¯t care about death. Die in battle? Xu Jingming frowned. He had an appointment with the Fei family to go to the capital. ¡°Oh.¡± Chang Yi looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Mr. Jing has made arrangements with the Fei family, so you don¡¯t have to risk your life for me. You can retreat when the situation goes south and hide somewhere nobody can see. You can choose to log off as well.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The only condition for logging off in Blood Rain World was that no native could see them. ¡°Come,e, let¡¯s drink.¡± Chang Yi was in a good mood. No matter what, he had already sold half of the Chang family¡¯s assets, and he had carefully hidden the banknotes. Gradually, night fell. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Without any concealment, troops rushed over and surrounded the Chang family residence. There were over a thousand people. The guards in charge of the Chang family¡¯s defense stood ondders and looked over the wall. Their expressions couldn¡¯t help but change. ¡°There are so many people.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all people! The Flower Moon Gang is here!¡± ¡°It¡¯s Flower Moon Gang¡¯s Team Red Moon!¡± These guards easily recognized the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s famous Team Red Moon-they were the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s strongest gang members. There were a total of 3,000 people, and they were divided into six teams, helmed by six captains! They usually followed the gang¡¯s higher-ups, but one team had been sent for this operation. There were also 500 elites from Phoenix Lake Hall, and Phoenix Lake Hall¡¯s hall master, Cui Xiaodao, was among them. ¡°Just this residence?¡± The thin Elder Feng looked at the residence coldly and saw that the eyes of the guards looking over the wall were filled with fear. ¡°Elder, shall I begin?¡± a captain of Team Red Moon asked. Elder Feng nodded slightly. The captain of Team Red Moon swept his gaze across the residence and said coldly, ¡°This is yourst chance to live. Surrender now, and I¡¯ll spare your lives!¡± The dense crowd of Red Moon members shouted in unison, ¡°Yield, and you¡¯ll be spared!¡± ¡°Yield, and you¡¯ll be spared!¡± ¡°Yield, and you¡¯ll be spared!¡± ¡°Yield, and you¡¯ll be spared!¡± The 500 members shouted in unison. Their voices were mighty and echoed in all directions like thunder. In the night of Lanyue City, their voices echoed for several kilometers. Many of the guards in the Chang family residence were terrified. Whoosh! A guard who was watching from the stairs jumped over the wall and shouted, ¡°I surrender.¡± ¡°I surrender.¡± ¡°Screw the payment.¡± Guards jumped out one after another. Chapter 217 - First-Rate Expert (Part 2) (1)

Chapter 217 First-Rate Expert (Part 2) (1)

Not only did guards defect, but even the front, back, and side doors of the Chang residence were opened. The maids and servants raised their hands and walked out, shouting, ¡°Spare us! Spare us!¡± The Flower Moon Gang¡¯s expression changed when they saw this. Shouting ¡®yield, and you¡¯ll be spared¡¯ was amon method they used to demoralize the other party. It was very normal for a few guards to defect asionally, but even the maids and servants queued up to leave. It appeared to be a premeditated move. ¡°Be careful,¡± Elder Feng said coldly. The Red Moon captain nodded. ¡°Those who break their word shall die!¡± With angry shouts, dark-red spheres were suddenly thrown out from all four walls of the Chang family mansion. These spheres either crashed into the street walls, struck by the Flower Moon Gang, or smashed to the ground. But without exception, these dark-red spheres eventually exploded, and a red mist spread out. ¡°Ah.¡± ¡°Ahhh!¡± Immediately, a gang member held his chest in pain as his body trembled and copsed. The red mist spread, causing a portion of the Flower Moon Gang members to panic. ¡°Hold your breaths!¡± the Red Moon captain yelled. The 500 Red Moon members stood still calmly. They were the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s elites, and even the most ordinary members could usually hold their breaths for ten minutes. The slightly stronger ones could hold their breaths for twenty minutes. If they were third-rate experts, they would¡¯ve reached cellr control, and their ability to hold their breaths was even stronger. The Red Moon captain looked at the red mist that was getting thinner and thinner as it spread, and he said coldly, ¡°This is the mostmon Five Poisons Smoke! The surroundings aren¡¯t sealed off, and the Five Poisons Smoke will disperse once the wind blows. It won¡¯t pose a threat in half a minute.¡± ¡°To be able to get dozens of Five Poisons Smoke balls, this Young Master Chang sure has some means,¡± Elder Feng said with a chuckle. He had experienced many dangers in his life, and he had seen many methods that were ten times more powerful than the Five Poisons Smoke. At the level of a first-rate expert and with his grasp over his surroundings, it was almost impossible for them to threaten him with some underhanded moves. Thirty secondster, Team Red Moon emerged unscathed. More than 30 of the 500 Phoenix Lake Hall elites died, causing Phoenix Lake Hall Master Cui Xiaodao¡¯s expression to turn nasty. The remaining gang members also became a little timid and even more careful. ¡°Attack!¡± the Red Moon captain ordered coldly. The 500 members of Team Red Moon surrounded the Chang family¡¯s residence under the leadership of theirmanders. At the sound of amand, all the members removed the axes from their waists! Phoenix Lake Hall Master Cui Xiaodao also gave the order, and all the gang members removed axes from their backs. Axes were the mostmonly used throwing weapon amongst gangs. There was no training required to use them; all one needed to do was throw it in a general direction without any level of uracy! This was because there was no need for uracy when a dense barrage of axes was sent flying! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Countless flying axes were blurry in the light of the night, and one could vaguely see their cold light glisten in the air. They whistled through the air and enveloped the Chang residence. ¡°Enter!¡± the Red Moon captain ordered again. Bang! Bang! Bang! Themanders stepped forward one after another. All of them were qualified experts, and in terms of strength and speed, they were already on the same level as Xu Jingming and the others. It was just that their weapons and techniques were inferior. A single kick of theirs copsed the Chang residence¡¯s courtyard walls, producing more than ten holes in them. The 500 members of Team Red Moon charged through the ten-plus openings. ¡°Die.¡± ¡°Die.¡± As they charged, the Red Moon team members threw their axes again! Every team member carried three axes! With each of them dealing out at least 500 kilograms of force when throwing the flying axes, just their numbers¡­ Were enough to make many enemies tremble in fear. The Chang family had already given up on the periphery, and everyone had retreated to the core residence. ¡°The Chang family has raised me for three years. Today is the day of my repayment.¡± ¡°Young Master, they have to get past me before they can injure you.¡± ¡°Young Master, hide in the house. Leave the outside to us.¡± These guards were fearless. Those who were afraid of death had long fled! Chang Yi sighed with emotion when he saw this. Of the ordinary guards, three are cosmic citizens I hired as ¡®third-rate experts!¡¯ The others are natives. These natives are really loyal. ¡°Everyone, I¡¯m facing a cmity today,¡± Chang Yi said loudly. ¡°Everyone, as long as you don¡¯t leave me¡ªas long as you can survive today¡ªI, Chang Yi, will give you ten taels of silver each.¡± ¡°Thank you, Young Master.¡± The guards became even more grateful. With that said, Chang Yi looked at Xu Jingming and the others, nodded slightly, and retreated into the house. Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Ziteng were together. ¡°How loyal. So many people didn¡¯t choose to escape,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°Traitors are looked down upon. In this chaotic world, people think highly of loyal people,¡± Mr. Lu whispered. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Iing.¡± Miss Ziteng looked out. Bam! Bam! Bam! The flying axes shot over first! The guards immediately raised their shields, but Xu Jingming and the others stood still. They only moved slightly and dodged whenever a flying ax approached! ¡°Let¡¯s go out and fight. There¡¯s no point in hiding.¡± Miss Ziteng¡¯s eyes were filled with excitement. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with fighting spirit. Before he became a cosmic lifeform, his actualbat bonus had reached 500%. After his transformation, he had been studying the first volume of Beam Transformation, and he had gained more insights into Flowing Water, one of the five spearmanship volumes. Chapter 218 - First-Rate Expert (Part 2) (2)

Chapter 218 First-Rate Expert (Part 2) (2)

Today was the day of verification! ¡°Die.¡± Mr. Lu also burned with killing intent. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The trio charged out at the same time, and the Red Moon team members surrounded them like a tidal wave. Xu Jingming and the others were too fast, and they were like three ghosts in the night. In the blink of an eye, they traversed more than 20 meters and entered Team Red Moon¡¯s formation. Wherever the three of them passed, many of the Red Moon members were sent flying, while others toppled over. Blood sttered, covering the ground in blood as it quickly pooled. ¡°Kill them.¡± The members of Team Red Moon were a little surprised and furious. Xu Jingming and the others were too strong! Second-rate experts were very strong! Their speed and strength far exceeded that of ordinary Team Red Moon members, and their weapon techniques were superb! Even those in Team Red Moon who were considered third-rate appeared clumsy in front of them. Thebination of three second-rate experts was terrifying, but when they weren¡¯t afraid of death, they were even more terrifying! They were truly invincible as they ughtered wantonly! Everywhere they passed, the Red Moon team members were constantly culled! ¡°These three are crazy!¡± There were also five second-rate experts in Team Red Moon, and the stronger one was, the more they cherished their lives! It wasn¡¯t guaranteed that one could win a five-on-three battle. This was because a battle between experts didn¡¯t just depend on numbers. Even at the same second-rate level, there were differences in strength. How could a 500% increase in actualbatpare to an 800% increase in actualbat? How could a fearless personpare to a timid person? ¡°Elder!¡± The Red Moon team captain nced at Elder Feng. ¡°Too many members have died. I can¡¯t keep this up.¡± ¡°Leave it to me.¡± Elder Feng nodded calmly. The Flower Moon Gang¡¯s gang boss had spent 1,000 taels of silver to get him involved to deal with those tough opponents! Boom! Elder Feng also charged out! It looked like there were many people, but Elder Feng¡¯s figure advanced like a ghost and quickly approached Xu Jingming and the others. Xu Jingming found it wonderful. In the midst of Team Red Moon¡¯s fear and madness, and even the flying axes thrown at close range, he remained highly focused. His mind and consciousness sensed his surroundings without the need to deliberately calcte the trajectories from every spot. Instead, everything around him naturally existed in his heart. There are records in the five volumes of spearmanship-Spacetime. There are all kinds of living things in spacetime, and there are all kinds of phenomena. Xu Jingming came to a vague realization. These Team Red Moon members all have their own wills. Some are valiant, some are cunning, some cower, and some are sinister¡­ Aren¡¯t they the phenomena of all living things? Only by grasping the phenomena of all living things can one better understand the changes in force. In Flowing Water, water is fluid, allowing it to be more in line with the changes in force! Of the five spearmanship volumes, he had only gained basic mastery in Flowing Water. He only had a vague understanding of the other four volumes. Only today did he understand the true meaning of the Spacetime volume¡¯s description when faced with the encirclement and seeing the myriad forms of life and how he grasped the surroundings with his mind and consciousness¡­ Once he came to a realization, he just needed to spend some time and effort to gain basic mastery of the Spacetime volume in about ten days. Most importantly, Xu Jingming hade to understand the essence of all living things in the Spacetime volume and gained a clear understanding of the variability of forces! Itplemented Flowing Water! INIO em Instantly, Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship changed¡ªit varied between fast and slow, and hebined many spear moves. It didn¡¯t seem to be different, but the changes were more natural and more in line with the situation on the field. The same spear technique might even asionally weaken and slow down, but the efficiency was higher! On hisbat strength interface, hisbat bonus increased from 720% to 850%. ¡°Huh? Be careful!¡± Just as Xu Jingming was immersed in his realization and the transformation of his spearmanship, he suddenly jolted. He sensed that there were indeed some third-rate experts who asionally threatened him, but they were all within his control. However, a thin elder was rapidly approaching. Unlike the others, this thin elder¡¯s clothes were different from Team Red Moon, and he was the only one charging over at high speed. ¡°Be careful.¡± Mr. Lu and Miss Ziteng also discovered how different the thin elder was. The thin elder charged over at high speeds and was the first to arrive in front of Mr. Lu, who was engaged in the most maniacal massacre. Mr. Lu¡¯s five de discs prevented the surrounding Red Moon members from approaching, leaving a buffer around him. Whoosh. The thin elder charged at Mr. Lu! Only when he approached did a terrifying mental eruption ur! Boom! Such terrifying mental consciousness swept through the surroundings as if it were corporeal, causing Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng¡¯s hearts to tremble. ¡°Huh?¡± Mr. Lu hurriedly threw out two de discs to block the thin elder, and Miss Ziteng also threw out flying needles to help herpanion. Xu Jingming immediately advanced and stabbed out! A ck saber beam lit up, easily brushing past the de discs and blocking the flying needles The thin elder blocked the concealed weapons easily and even exuded unrestrained might. What a brilliant saber technique. In control of his surroundings, Xu Jingming sensed the phenomena of all living things! He could clearly sense how terrifying this strike was. Be it Flowing Water or my initialprehension of Spacetime, my spearmanship is good at variations! As for this elder, his saber technique is upright and honest. It¡¯s like a meteor crashing down, making it difficult to crack. All Xu Jingming could do was adapt to the changes while the other party blocked the flying needles with his saber. He suddenly stabbed with his spear! Huh? The thin elder immediately felt ufortable. Xu Jingming¡¯s strike happened toe the moment he blocked the flying needles and was undergoing a change in force! He waspelled to change the force he exerted and block the spear with the saber in his left hand. This spearman is much more terrifying than the other two. The saber in his left hand specially blocked Xu Jingming¡¯s strike, but the saber in his right hand shed and struck Mr. Lu. Chapter 219 - First-Rate Expert (Part 2) (3)

Chapter 219 First-Rate Expert (Part 2) (3)

Mr. Lu held two de discs as he retreated and blocked. ng! ng! ng!! The saber in the thin elder¡¯s right hand was like a phantom. Every strike was very gentle, and he struck out three times in the blink of an eye! The saber beam changed three times in a row! Mr. Lu held two de discs and felt that the saber beam was too fast, exceeding the limits of his reaction speed. He relied on his experience to block two strikes, but the third strike still swept past his be. His consciousness then plunged into darkness! Mr. Lu was dead! ¡°He¡¯s a first-rate expert. Retreat!¡± Miss Ziteng immediately said. ¡°Retreat.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened as he retreated without any hesitation! He had just exchanged blows with his opponent! For the elder to kill Mr. Lu while blocking him¡­ The gap between the two parties was obvious. ording to the intelligence, first-rate experts had a bonus of more than 1,000% in actualbat. They were still first-rate experts when their bonus exceeded 10 times, 12 times, 13 times, and 15 times. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t know the gap between him and the thin elder, but he was certain that the gap wasn¡¯t small! He was nning on heading to the capital, so he wasn¡¯t willing to fight his opponent to the death. ¡°Stop them!¡± The second-rate experts of Team Red Moon became valiant. They were emboldened with Elder Feng being the vanguard. ere However, Xu Jingming and Miss Ziteng were good at movement and speed. They approached the inner residence in a sh, and only Elder Feng caught up. ng! ng! ng! Miss Ziteng shot out consecutive concealed weapons. Xu Jingming unleashed an onught of attacks with his spear. The spear was longer than the saber, giving it a greater range of attack. Elder Feng only blocked the concealed weapons with a strike from one saber and attacked Xu Jingming with the other, repeatedly colliding with thetter¡¯s spear. Xu Jingming was good at Flowing Water-it sought to mount a watertight defense instead of delivering a sessful offense! After blocking three consecutive strikes, he flipped over and fled back to the inner residence with Miss Ziteng. ¡°Charge in,¡± Elder Feng ordered as he stood outside the inner courtyard wall. Even as a first-rate expert, he wouldn¡¯t rashly charge in. The Red Moon team members from all directions stepped forward and kicked the walls. The walls of the inner residence copsed with a bang, and a group of guards holding shields appeared. These guards stood guard in front of the house, with Xu Jingming, Miss Ziteng, Miss Qingyu, and the driver behind them. ¡°Protect Young Master!¡± ¡°Tonight, we dine in hell!¡± the guards roared ferociously. There were a total of 22 guards here! Among them were the cosmic citizen ¡®third-rate experts¡¯ hired by Chang Yi, as well as the native experts. ¡°Surround and kill them,¡± the Red Moon team captain ordered. At the same time, he walked in front of Elder Feng. ¡°Let¡¯s finish off those second-rate experts.¡± If they allowed the second-rate experts free rein, they would pose a huge threat to ordinary team members. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± With Elder Feng in the lead, the five second-rate experts from Team Red Moon joined forces. The six of them charged forward like arrows! The second-rate experts of Team Red Moon would have hesitated if they were made to charge forward alone, but they were confident when following Elder Feng! ¡°Iing.¡± Xu Jingming held a spear in front of him, and Miss Qingyu, Miss Ziteng, and the carriage driver followed closely. They instantly began fighting Elder Feng and the others. Miss Qingyu and the driver are also second-rate experts. Xu Jingming could sense the strength of the two. With the four of them working together, they warded off the other six! They probably could only hold on for a short period of time! That many experts? Elder Feng was also a little surprised, but the killing intent in his eyes intensified. However, they shall not escape death! He avoided Xu Jingming because he realized that this spearman was rtively good at spearmanship defense. He probably needed to exchange dozens or hundreds of blows to kill him, so he chose to lunge at the weakest-looking Qingyu! When he attacked, a beam of light shed at Qingyu¡¯s waist, and a soft sword drew a curve as it sliced toward Elder Feng. Xu Jingming swept his spear at Elder Feng after he repelled a second-rate expert. The other five second-rate experts in Team Red Moon worked in concert with Elder Feng! At the same time, arge number of Red Moon team members surrounded the guards. The elites of these guards were only on par with Team Red Moon. There were 22 people on one side but more than 400 people on the other! Even though there were only 100 Red Moon members attacking at the same time, the guards still began to copse one after another. ¡°Die! Die! Die!¡± The guards gritted their teeth and fought. I killed two. That was worth it. The guards were already prepared to fight to the death. The situation was very disadvantageous for Xu Jingming and the others. Elder Feng¡¯s saber shed unpredictably, giving them too much pressure! ¡°Pfft.¡± The driver was the first to copse as Elder Feng¡¯s saber swept past his chest! But at this moment Swish! Xu Jingming suddenly sensed a terrifying cold beam through his telepathy! He only noticed it when it appeared. The moment it appeared, it streaked across Elder Feng¡¯s body! Elder Feng reacted very quickly. He dodged and blocked with his saber, but he was still a little slow! Elder Feng¡¯s right arm flew up. ¡°Ah!¡± Elder Feng cried out in pain as he quickly retreated in horror. ¡°Escaping?¡± A disheveled man holding a shield in one hand and a sword in the other suddenly stepped forward, moving slightly faster than Elder Feng! He was originally a member of the ordinary guards, but once he bared his fangs, he became extremely terrifying. ¡°Protect the Elder!¡± the Red Moon team captain shouted angrily, but the five second-rate experts began to retreat. Elder Feng burrowed into the crowd. Swish! The seemingly down-and-out man was extremely fast. A cold glint shed wherever he passed, and a bloody gash appeared on the Red Moon members. All of them were split in two, and he caught up to Elder Feng in just three steps! The two parties quickly fought! Chapter 220 - First-Rate Expert (Part 2) (4)

Chapter 220 First-Rate Expert (Part 2) (4)

¡°Spare my life. Everything is negotiable.¡± Elder Feng tried his best to block with the saber in his left hand while begging for mercy. ¡°I¡¯ll pay you 1,000 taels of silver, no¡ª5,000 taels of silver-¡° Pu! The cold beam swept past Elder Feng¡¯s neck, leaving a bloody gash. Elder Feng¡¯s eyes widened. This scene made Phoenix Lake Hall Master Cui Xiaodao¡¯s expression change drastically. Elder Feng is dead? The hearts of Team Red Moon¡¯s experts also trembled. Xu Jingming and the others looked at the disheveled man in surprise. This person is one of the guards. He looked ordinary, but he is actually a first-rate expert? ¡°Such an expert would be treated as an honored guest even if he were to join the three major gangs. Why would he be willing to be a guard?¡± Xu Jingming and the others were surprised. ¡°Chang Yi shouldn¡¯t be willing to hire such an expert. The price for hiring such an expert is much higher.¡± The disheveled man held a shield and sword and took a step, his figure blurring as he arrived in front of Xu Jingming and the others. ¡°Young Master has already fled. Let¡¯s go; the Flower Moon Gang will definitely send reinforcements,¡± the disheveled man said. ¡°Alright,¡± everyone replied. The disheveled man led Qingyu and the others and departed following a copsed wall. None of the remaining Flower Moon Gang members dared to retain him! After all, everyone could tell that this abject man was a first-rate expert. With the first-rate expert, Xu Jingming, and the other two second-rate experts, would the remaining 400-plus members of Team Red Moon be able to block them? Nobody was willing to attempt it! A first-rate expert. Where did this first-rate experte from? Phoenix Lake Hall Master Cui Xiaodao, the captain of Team Red Moon, and the others found it unbelievable. Chang Yi, Chang Yi, you have a first-rate expert guard by your side. If you made it public earlier, how would we dare eye your assets? Cui Xiaodao felt wronged. Chang Yi had hidden his strength too well. Was there a need to do so? Wouldn¡¯t revealing it early prevent a disaster? ¡°Captain, Elder Feng is dead. What do we do now?¡± the vice-captain whispered. ¡°Elder Feng.¡± Team Red Moon¡¯s captain looked at Elder Feng¡¯s corpse, which had its eyes open. This was a first-rate expert! He immediately said, ¡°Quickly inform the gang boss.¡± In an alley. The disheveled man looked at Miss Qingyu, Xu Jingming, Miss Ziteng, and the guards. ¡°Let¡¯s part ways here.¡± ¡°Thank you, Senior.¡± Qingyu nodded and looked at the other guards. ¡°Everyone, your loyalty has been proven. Young Master has long instructed me to give each of you ten taels of silver. Disperse; there¡¯s no need to follow Young Master anymore.¡± With that said, Qingyu took out silver from her bag and gave it to everyone. At this moment, only eight of the guards were still alive. The eight guards received the silver, cupped their fists, and turned to leave! They were already used to having their lives on the line. ¡°That Flower Moon Gang expert¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t inferior to mine.¡± The disheveled man watched the guards leave and said, ¡°Therefore, I had to find an opportunity to deal the winning blow! I couldn¡¯t do anything about yourpanion¡¯s death.¡± The disheveled man was still a little regretful about the deaths of Mr. Lu and the driver. After all, they were second-rate experts. Unexpectedly, Xu Jingming and the others didn¡¯t care because the deceased were cosmic citizen yers. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, we wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape,¡± Qingyu replied. ¡°Senior, please follow me to meet Young Master. Young Master will definitely be grateful to you.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± The disheveled man took out a letter and handed it to Miss Qingyu. ¡°Miss Qingyu, this is a letter Old Master Chang left behind before he died. Pass it to your young master! Since I¡¯ve taken action once, I¡¯ve repaid Old Master Chang¡¯s favor! It¡¯s time for me to leave Lanyue City. I believe that with my deterrence, the three gangs won¡¯t dare to rashly attack your young master! However, you have to be careful in the future.¡± Qingyu took the letter. The disheveled man turned and left, quickly disappearing into the night. ¡°That was actually Old Master Chang¡¯s arrangement?¡± Miss Ziteng eximed in surprise. ¡°That Old Master Chang was also doing this for his son.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Perhaps he was worried about his son.¡± Qingyu held the letter. There were four words on the letter-¡°For My Son (Confidential)!¡± Chapter 221 - Mission Accomplished (1)

Chapter 221 Mission Aplished (1)

Miss Qingyu put the letter away and looked at Xu Jingming and Miss Ziteng beside her. She smiled and said, ¡°Let¡¯s part ways here! Please arrive at Daybreak Lane at 7 a.m. tomorrow. We¡¯ll meet there.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming and Miss Ziteng nodded before disappearing, leaving Blood Rain World. Only then did Qingyu leave silently; she was very careful the entire way. She was a second-rate expert after all, so she quickly arrived at a residence more than five kilometers away to meet Young Master Chang Yi. In the room. ¡°What? A first-rate expert was hidden among my guards?¡± Chang Yi was rmed. ¡°Yes.¡± Qingyu nodded. ¡°The Flower Moon Gang came in full force this time, and the leader was a first-rate expert! Only Mr. Jing could barely block some moves, but we were ultimately too weak. Under normal circumstances, only a few of us could escape, but at that critical moment, a first-rate expert suddenlyunched a sneak attack! He severed the arm of the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s leader and quickly finished him off. Only then were the other Flower Moon Gang members intimidated, allowing us to escape safely. However, that first-rate expert was probably arranged by thete Master Chang. There¡¯s also a letter from him! It¡¯s for you.¡± ¡°What happened to that first-rate expert?¡± Chang Yi pressed. If he could establish a good rtionship with him, he could continue stirring waves in Blood Rain World. ¡°He left.¡± Qingyu shook her head. ¡°He said that he wanted to leave Lanyue City after repaying the favor. I¡¯ve no idea if what he said is true. This is the letter!¡± Chang Yi took the letter and nodded when he saw the handwriting. It¡¯s a letter from that Old Master Chang! There¡¯s no need for that top expert to lie. If he really wants to harm me, he could¡¯ve killed me at any time. He opened the envelope, took out the letter, and unfolded it. There were many words. Chang Yi read the letter. ¡°¡­ The world is chaotic, and people are unpredictable¡­¡± ¡°¡­Son, you have suffered, so you should know the meaning behind my warnings¡­¡± ¡°Do you remember my three favorite ces? I left you a chance to make aeback in every one of them. As for the cipher, I¡¯ve already taught you.¡± ¡°I was very happy to only spend a few months with you. I was only upset that I made you suffer for so many years before I found you.¡± ¡°If you encounter any problems that you can¡¯t resolve in the future, seek refuge with South Mound City¡¯s Pavilion Master Zhao from Nine Heavens Pavilion. He will definitely protect you when he learns that you are my son.¡± The letter was filled with concern and instructions for his son. Chang Yi had aplicated expression. He had disguised himself as that illegitimate son and came to the Chang family. He had indeed been filial to Old Master Chang in hisst months. In order to gain Old Master Chang¡¯s trust, he was extremely ¡®filial,¡¯ but that was all an act. However, he could sense how happy Old Master Chang was to find his son before his death. He was worried that I would be a failure and might even suffer a cmity, so he hired a first-rate expert to protect me in secret. He even left me the capital to make aeback three times? Chang Yi knew which three ces the letter was referring to from the moment he read it. He also knew the cipher. He even arranged a ce for me to seek refuge? This father of mine is really good to me! Chang Yi had mixed emotions. In those few months, he pretended to be filial! In order to put on a good disguise, he even hypnotized himself into believing that the person before him was his dead father! As for Old Master Chang, he truly loved this son. To Old Master Chang, everything in Blood Rain World is real. Chang Yi sighed with emotion. Most of these natives are yed byary lifeforms who have their memories blocked out. They can¡¯t live past a century in Blood Rain World! Even so,ary lifeforms have less than 200 years of lifespan. For example, an ordinary person could live to 100 years old, but in fact, it wasn¡¯t bad to live to 70 or 80. As forary lifeforms, it was also difficult for them to live to the theoretical age of 200. Aary lifeform might spend two lives in Blood Rain World, but they won¡¯t have much left to live. Chang Yi looked at the letter in his hand. Blood Rain World, which upies nearly half of one¡¯s true life, should be a true life for Old Master Chang. Chang Yi put the letter away. After his father died centuries ago in reality, he finally found fatherly love in Blood Rain World. In the Chang residence. At this moment, many of the Flower Moon Gang¡¯s upper echelons and more elites arrived. They surrounded the entire Chang family mansion. ¡°Boss.¡± The Red Moon captain led the way. ¡°Elder Feng¡¯s corpse is here.¡± The white-haired elder walked over and looked down. Elder Feng-who had lost his army there. His body had been tidied up a little, but blood could still be seen on his neck; his severed arm was ced to the side. ¡°A sneak attack by a first-rate expert?¡± The white-haired elder looked at the Red Moon captain. It was a sneak attack. The Red Moon captain nodded. ¡°That first-rate expert disguised himself as an ordinary guard of the Chang family and found an opportunity tounch a sneak attack at close range before finally killing Elder Feng.¡± The white-haired elder¡¯s expression turned nasty. ¡°Where¡¯s Young Master Chang?¡± ¡°Hall Master Cui is investigating with his men,¡± the Red Moon captain replied. At this moment, Phoenix Lake Hall Master Cui Xiaodao ran over quickly and said respectfully, ¡°Boss, Chang Yi was hiding in the house when we surrounded the residence! We failed to find him subsequently. We found a tunnel in the house that connects to an ordinary residence beside the Chang family¡¯s residence. During our encirclement, Chang Yi had probably passed through the tunnel and fled.¡± ¡°He escaped through a tunnel?¡± The white-haired elder¡¯s expression turned even uglier. ¡°In other words, Elder Feng and many of our Red Moon brothers died, yet Chang Yi wasn¡¯t captured?¡± Chapter 222 - Mission Accomplished (2)

Chapter 222 Mission Aplished (2)

The Red Moon captain and Phoenix Lake Hall Master lowered their heads. ¡°Clear up the Chang family and deal with our dead brothers¡¯ funeral as soon as possible.¡± The white-haired elder was indeed furious. So many people had died, and the losses were huge. The death of a first-rate expert made the white-haired elder¡¯s heart ache! This was because it shook the foundation of the Flower Moon Gang en It was impossible to arrange for tens of thousands of people to fight in a battle betweenrge gangs. The city¡¯s streets meant small-scale battles between elites! Even whenrge gangs fought each other, it was mainly a battle between experts! For example, first-rate experts led the way while second-rate and third-rate experts assisted, and behind them were some elite gang members! They targeted the leaders and finished off the other party¡¯s gang. This was the mostmon way ofbat forrge gangs. Ordinary gang members? They were truly meaningless in front of a qualified expert. As for the Flower Moon Gang, they had lost a first-rate expert-a true mainstay expert. ****** The next morning. Xu Jingming, Miss Ziteng, and Mr. Lu¡ªwho had changed looks-met up with Chang Yi and the others. ¡°Brother Lu, you look much more handsome than before,¡± Xu Jingming praised with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Mr. Lu¡¯s appearance and hairstyle had changed, and he had be thinner. His weapon had also been reced with two scimitars. Even Xu Jingming and Miss Ziteng didn¡¯t dare to openly recognize him. However, they became familiar after chatting for a while because his eyes and tone were still that of Mr. Lu. Xu Jingming and the others protected an ordinary carriage while the driver drove. The driver¡¯s appearance and hairstyle had changed, as well as his clothes. Soon, they arrived in front of the official brokerage! Chang Yi and Qingyu got out of the carriage and immediately saw the tall and muscr Master Zhang Kui in the distance. A group of fierce-looking people followed behind him. ¡°Hahaha, Young Master Chang, impressive.¡± Zhang Kui smiled and walked forward. He then cupped his hands and said, ¡°Young Master Chang, you became famous in Lanyue City after the battlest night! Even Elder Feng of the Flower Moon Gang lost his life because of this.¡± Chang Yi shook his head and sighed. ¡°Sigh, I didn¡¯t want to be enemies with the Flower Moon Gang either. It¡¯s just that they had already attacked my ancestral mansion. What could I do? I could only fight back! I was forced!¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes. your hand was forced.¡± Zhang Kui nodded. Anyone with a little background in the city would receive information about yesterday¡¯s battle early in the morning! News regarding the Blood Rain Guard and the three gangs had always been prioritized by many factions in the city. Chang Yi apologized, ¡°Master Zhang, I¡¯m sorry about the ancestral mansion. Many parts of my ancestral mansion were damaged in the battlest night. I can¡¯t let Master Zhang suffer a loss! I¡¯ll reduce the price we agreed on by 200 taels of silver.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need,¡± Zhang Kui said straightforwardly. ¡°I valued thend more when buying your ancestral mansion! It was meant to be rebuilt, so it¡¯s fine if it¡¯s damaged.¡± Zhang Kui was so forthright because he wanted to befriend Chang Yi. This was because¡­ Chang Yi had truly proven himself in yesterday¡¯s battle! ¡°Thank you, Master Zhang,¡± Chang Yi said. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Let¡¯s enter the brokerage.¡± Zhang Kui led Chang Yi in enthusiastically. Xu Jingming and the others waited outside the official brokerage, with only Miss Qingyu apanying them. Flower Moon Gang. ¡°Boss, Young Master Chang has brought people to the official brokerage and is making the trade with Zhang Kui,¡± a spy reported. The white-haired elder asked, ¡°Who¡¯s with Chang Yi?¡± ¡°There are very few people this time,¡± the spy replied. ¡°Other than the maidservant Qingyu, there are the bodyguards, Jing and Miss Ziteng, as well as two others! One is the carriage driver, and the other is someone with a scimitar at his waist. These two are strangers. The Chang family¡¯s maids and servants don¡¯t know them.¡± ¡°Another two more strangers?¡± The white-haired elder frowned. ¡°It¡¯s only been a night, and new experts have appeared? What about that first-rate expert?¡± ¡°We didn¡¯t see him.¡± The spy shook his head. ¡°Two strangers appeared, but the first-rate expert didn¡¯t show up.¡± The white-haired elder shook his head gently. ¡°Forget it. Forget about Chang Yi. Whoever¡¯s willing to deal with him can do so.¡± It was time to cut his losses! One couldn¡¯t be rash when managing a gang. If they continued fighting the Chang family and lost another first-rate expert, the weakened Flower Moon Gang would probably be eaten up by the other factions, and they would drop out of the three gangs. At the Fei residence. ¡°Master, this is the information on what happened at the Chang familyst night.¡± Uncle Zhang handed a dossier to his master. Old Master Fei had just woken up. Hezily flipped through the dossier. As his son¡¯s status was too high, he didn¡¯t care much about the conflict in Lanyue City because he was too aloof! Be it Commander Wu or the three gangs, none of them dared to provoke him at all. Otherwise, in his rage¡­ His son¡¯s status as themander-in-chief of the Blood Rain Guard in the empire¡¯s entire eastern region would reduce Commander Wu or the three gangs to ashes with a single word! ¡°A first-rate expert appeared in the Chang family?¡± Old Master Fei didn¡¯t mind because the experts his son had sent were all first-rate experts. ¡°Guard Jing isn¡¯t bad.¡± Elder Fei looked at the dossier and nodded in satisfaction. ¡°He didn¡¯t betray the Chang family despite being threatened by the Flower Moon Gang! He even fought Elder Feng from the Flower Moon Gang? He¡¯s strong and a loyal person.¡± The butler nodded as well. ¡°From the information we gathered, one of Chang Yi¡¯s three guards who used de discs died on the spot! Another is good at flying needles and saber techniques, but she¡¯s inferior in head-onbat. Only Guard Jing was good at head-onbat with a spear and could withstand many of Elder Feng¡¯s moves!¡± Chapter 223 - Mission Accomplished (3)

Chapter 223 Mission Aplished (3)

¡°From the looks of it, his strength is close to first-rate.¡± Elder Fei nodded. ¡°This way, the cost of hiring Bodyguard Jing will increase. Our Fei family can¡¯t treat others unfairly.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The butler immediately nodded. * * * * * * Outside the official brokerage. Chang Yi and Zhang Kui bade each other farewell and boarded their respective carriages. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Qingyu said. The carriage driver drove, and Xu Jingming and the others followed as they left the official brokerage. As they traveled, the ordinary carriage upied a rtively small area and turned into a rtively wide alley. ¡°Miss Ziteng, if anyone is following us, force them into a retreat,¡± Qingyu ordered from the carriage. ¡°Alright.¡± Miss Ziteng nodded. As it was a remote alley, there weren¡¯t many people. Miss Ziteng arrived on the alley wall in a sh and casually threw out a flying needle, scaring the two scouts behind her until their faces turned pale. They didn¡¯t dare proceed any further and watched helplessly as the carriage turned and disappeared from their vision. Momentster. At the end of a secluded alley. Chang Yi and Qingyu got off the carriage and looked at the driver, Xu Jingming, Miss Ziteng, and Mr. Lu. ¡°Everyone,¡± Chang Yi said with a smile. ¡°Although I hired you for three months, everything went well. Everything has beenpleted. Therefore, from today onward, your mission is over! Let¡¯s part ways here.¡± §Ö ¡°It¡¯s over?¡± Xu Jingming, Mr. Lu, and Miss Ziteng were surprised and delighted. ere ¡°I just revived,¡± Mr. Lu said. ¡°It was also to prevent any idents,¡± Chang Yi said with a smile. ¡°Then, we¡¯ll take our leave.¡± Xu Jingming and Miss Ziteng disappeared into thin air and went offline. ¡°Young Master Chang is a man of his word. You¡¯re wee to contact me anytime if you have any missions in the future.¡± Mr. Lu also went offline. ¡°The three of us should split up.¡± Chang Yi nced at Qingyu and the driver. ¡°Congrattions, and congrattions to Sister-inw.¡± The driver smiled. ¡°You¡¯ve really given quite a lot for Sister-inw,¡± Qingyu said with a sigh. Chang Yi smiled. ¡°We¡¯ll meet again when you bring your sister-inw.¡± Then, the three of them went offline and disappeared, leaving the carriage alone at the end of the alley. ****** In reality, at Xu Jingming¡¯s house on Earth. Li Miaomiao¡¯s stomach became more and more obvious. ¡°Jingming, you seem quite rxed today.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at her husband sitting in the living room and watching the news. ¡°Haha, my mission in Blood Rain World has ended,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The next mission I ept will only begin in about a month. I¡¯m on leave now.¡± ¡°How did this mission feel?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Not bad. It wasn¡¯t difficult,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m considered a Transcendent genius. I can only receive missions if I have enough strength. In Blood Rain World, the higher thebat bonus, the higher my strength. If I can reach the level of a first-rate expert, my ie will be much higher.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his wife. ¡°The more Ie into contact with the virtual world, I realize how poor I am.¡± The further one went on the path of evolution, the more terrifying their lifeform statuses became. Toward the end, one¡¯s personal strength could reach Star Destruction! Such a powerful body needed terrifying resources other than the realm and other aspects to be nurtured. Otherwise, one wouldn¡¯t be able to reach Star Destruction just by absorbing light. ¡°Moreover, I previously checked. Most cosmic citizens are groomed by external forces,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°As for allowingary lifeforms to transform into cosmic lifeforms, the price of relying on external forces to groom them isn¡¯t small either; it requires 100 million cosmic dors.¡± ¡°100 million?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°You said that a like Earth is only worth 100 billion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s about one-thousandth the value of an inhabited.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. On a bustling tourist in a distant gxy. A man with white scales on his face was looking at a sleeping woman. The sleeping woman had pale scales on her face, and there were many wrinkles on her face, making her appear old. I¡¯ve been in Blood Rain World for so many years, and I finally got the chance to meet the illegitimate son of the Chang family. I spent all my wealth and even took on debt just for this gamble. I¡¯ve never liked gambling in my life, but I won this gamble. The man looked at the sleeping woman affectionately. Dora, my wife! I¡¯ve waited 630 years for you. The man gently tapped the projection. ¡°Make payment.¡± ¡°100 million cosmic dors.¡± The man tapped gently, and the 100 million cosmic dors in his personal ount¡ªwhich had only been in his ount for less than half a day-was deducted. His evolutionary talent wasn¡¯t considered high; he found himself bottlenecked at Lv. 6 after more than 700 years! He was very proficient in techniques, yet he was only a second-rate expert in Blood Rain World. He had tried many methods and worked in many industries! Finally, he reached his goal in Blood Rain World. Soon, you¡¯ll wake up, and we¡¯ll be together. We still have a long life ahead of us, the man thought hopefully. We can travel the universe and visit many tourists. ****** In the virtual world. Xu Jingming sat leisurely in the spaceship hall and examined the virtual worlds. There¡¯s still more than a month to the agreed time with the Fei family. In this month or so, I can also check out the other virtual worlds. Xu Jingming read up and gathered information. The truly popr virtual worlds were those that didn¡¯t require any entry fees. Chapter 224 - Being a Sparring Partner For The First Time (1)

Chapter 224 Being a Sparring Partner For The First Time (1)

Xu Jingming flipped through the information pertaining to the virtual worlds. Those ranked first and second in terms of evolutionary poprity are Life Evolution and Dark Abyss. Xu Jingming cast his gaze. The mission space in Life Evolution is as vast as the sea. In Earth¡¯s virtual world, there were too few missions avable. For the time being, there were only Cosmos Tower, the Martial Arts Center, and Underground Pce. Underground Pce wasunched after the World Tournament. Of course, Xu Jingming had already be a cosmic lifeform, so it wasn¡¯t suitable for him to participate in Earth¡¯s internalpetitions. Pang Ze is right. The Life Evolution world is a little backward. Xu Jingming took a look. The fundamental reason for being ranked first is that it has a rich heritage! Manyrge factions established themselves there a long time ago. For example, there are ¡®Apprenticeship Missions¡¯ in the mission space, and many Lv. 10 experts are avable! There¡¯s also the Star Alliance Ranking and the Cosmic Sector Ranking¡­ If one¡¯s ranking is high enough, they can directly join some of the universe¡¯s top factions. Xu Jingming took it all in. Life Evolution had a long history, and fame came with it. I¡¯m still a distance away from being a top expert in Blood Rain World. I can¡¯tpete for a spot in Life Evolution at all. Xu Jingming shook his head gently. Perhaps only when he became a super expert in Blood Rain World would he have the right to attempt a cement. Dark Abyss, which is ranked second in poprity, is also very impressive. Xu Jingming read. The main game mode in Dark Abyss was for countless yers to survive in Dark Abyss and work hard to head to the next level of the abyss. They had to keep clearing levels, and when they reached the bottom of Dark Abyss, they would be considered as clearing Dark Abyss. Dark Abyss also represents the dark abyss of human nature. Xu Jingming read the introduction. Only true experts can reach the end of the Dark Abyss. The exploration process didn¡¯t just have higher requirements for strength; it also pertained to the mind. All humans in history who have reached the end of Dark Abyss will immediately receive the grooming of a top faction, allowing them to reach at least Lv. 9 in a short period of time. Xu Jingming read the introduction. Many geniuses, even if they were very talented, had many shorings in their hearts and needed to be forged. And in the entire universe, there were very few people who could reach the end of Dark Abyss. Such figures were almost paragons of humanity in terms of mind and technique. They didn¡¯t need to be forged further; they were the most perfect unpolished jade! They could reach Lv. 9 with some polishing! Dark Abyss is too difficult. Xu Jingming read the introduction. But that¡¯s the most basic gamey. There are now side missions, and these side missions are the reason why it¡¯s so popr. Dark Abyss had all kinds of side missions avable, allowing Dark Abyss to be the second most popr game in the evolutionary category. These missions have different requirements, and some of them even require money? Xu Jingming was surprised. For a free gaming world, the amount spent on side missions is crazy¡­ Just starting missions costs 100 million cosmic dors? That¡¯s madness! A side mission in Dark Abyss required arge amount of money, and this massive amount attracted many people to enter Dark Abyss. Xu Jingming studied the top 100 games in the evolutionary category. For them to be in the top 100, all of them had reasons that allowed them to draw in people. World of Peak Weaponry. Xu Jingming nodded. This isn¡¯t bad. It has the most popr sparring system in the universe, and money can be earned by being a sparring partner. ¡°Choose to be a sparring partner.¡± My actualbat bonus is 890%. I¡¯ll set the price at 10,000 cosmic dors an hour. Xu Jingming entered this virtual world and set a sparring price. The gamepany would charge a 10% administrative fee for the use of the sparring system. Xu Jingming was quite curious about his first attempt to earn money as a sparring partner. ****** ¡°Your Majesty, there¡¯s a rebellion in the 13 northern cities!¡± a minister said while kneeling Lolothian sat high on his throne and stared down. He asked angrily, ¡°Reason for their rebellion?¡± ¡°The people are in dire straits because of the snowstorm in the north. Bandits have plundered the refugees, and this situation has already swept through 13 northern cities,¡± the minister immediately replied. Lolothian was furious. Was it easy to manage an empire? He was still nning to expand his territory, but who would¡¯ve thought that there would be all kinds of things happening in the empire? ¡°Why are you only reporting it now?¡± Lolothian berated angrily. ¡°Many cities fell too quickly, and the messengers from before were intercepted on the way,¡± the minister said in horror. Lolothian suppressed his anger and gazed at the ministers below. ¡°Which general is willing to quell the northern rebellion?¡± ¡°I¡¯m willing to go.¡± ¡°I¡¯m willing to go.¡± Several generals took the initiative to request permission. Only then was Lolothian satisfied as he swept his gaze across the generals. Suddenly, ¡°Lolothian, it¡¯s time for your lessons!¡± A deep voice sounded in Lolothian¡¯s mind, and his expression changed slightly. ¡°General Uzaki, you will be in charge of quelling the rebellion,¡± Lolothian stated as he chose to turn on autoy. I¡¯ll leave autoy on for now. Lolothian¡¯s consciousness departed. Autoy reced him and continued to lead the empire and manage it. It began mobilizing troops to quell the rebellion. ¡°How annoying. I have to practice this and that every day. Dad and Mom ask too much from me,¡± Lolothian muttered helplessly when he returned to his personal space. Lolothian opened up World of Peak Weaponry ¨C he practiced cold weapons in this virtual world every time. I¡¯ll find a sparring partner to y with. Oh right, my allowance for this month should¡¯ve been credited into my ount. Lolothian opened his personal ount and looked at his bnce. He then curled his lips and said, ¡°How stingy. I only get five million cosmic dors a month.¡± Chapter 225 - Being a Sparring Partner For The First Time (2)

Chapter 225 Being a Sparring Partner For The First Time (2)

His parents were too strict, forcing him to ¡®cultivate¡¯ every day, and they limited his allowance. ¡°I was a man who inherited an inhabited the moment I was born! Yet, you only give me five million cosmic dors a month. As stingy parents, you have siphoned off all the¡¯s money.¡± Lolothian was very angry, but he couldn¡¯t do anything about it. Before he was 1,000 years old, he didn¡¯t have any authority over the inhabited under his name. nm In fact, it wasn¡¯t easy to govern an inhabited. Not only would one not earn money if they didn¡¯t manage it well, but they would also have to make up for the shortfall. ¡°I¡¯ll choose a more impressive sparring partner this time.¡± Lolothian pulled up the sparring list with a swipe. They were ranked by actualbat bonus in ascending order-their prices were also higher. For example, a sparring partner with a 300%bat bonus only cost 300 cosmic dors an hour. For sparring partners with an actualbat bonus of 500%, it was generally 2,000 cosmic dors an hour. A sparring partner with a 1000% actualbat bonus reached 20,000 cosmic dors an hour. ¡°I¡¯ll choose this guy.¡± Lolothian tapped and happened to click on Xu Jingming¡¯s ount. Whoosh. In an illusory space was a circr arena that was 100 meters in diameter. Lolothian appeared and looked at the ck-haired male human in front of him. ¡°Hello, sir.¡± Lolothian bowed slightly. This was what his parents had taught him since he was a child; he had to show respect to any teacher. ¡°Hello, Lord L,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Lolothian was about 1.5 meters tall, and he had golden hair and was a little fat. He could see the information the other party had registered yer: Lord L (Hunter Cosmic Sector, Flourishing Sword Star Alliance) Level: 8 Combat Bonus: Private As for Xu Jingming¡¯s information yer: Jing (Hunter Cosmic Sector, Oohook Star Alliance) Level: 1 Combat Bonus: 890% As a sparring partner, he had to publicly reveal hisbat strength bonus. ¡°Choose your weapon and armor.¡± Lolothian had already donned his armor and held two short spears. Xu Jingming only held a spear. ¡°You aren¡¯t choosing any armor?¡± Lolothian frowned. ¡°Then, I won¡¯t stand on ceremony.¡± ¡°Bring it on.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. His most aplished Flowing Water spearmanship was good at defense. ¡°Here Ie.¡± Lolothian¡¯s figure shed as he lunged forward at an extremely fast speed. It had to be known that in World of Peak Weaponry, everyone had the same physique! This was more suitable for training in cold weapon techniques. As for Lolothian, he was clearly quite good at movement speed. He¡¯s even faster than me. Xu Jingming was a little surprised, but his spear became dynamic in the face of the lunging Lolothian. The moment it touched Lolothian¡¯s short spear, it stabbed through his chest. Pu! The spear prated his chest. Lolothian¡¯s entire body was prated as though he was a skewered piece of meat! He widened his eyes and looked up at Xu Jingming. ¡°Why is your spear so slippery?¡± Lolothian said angrily. ¡°Again.¡± Whoosh. Lolothian returned to his original spot, and his injuries disappeared, returning to his peak state. ¡°Please.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at him. Since the other party was paying, he naturally had to smile at his client. ¡°Ah!!!¡± Lolothian roared as his figure drew an arc and flew around Xu Jingming. Suddenly, without any warning, he threw out the short spear in his hand. The moment he did so, his entire body charged forward! Xu Jingming swung his spear and swept the short spear like water. He borrowed the force and directed it back at his opponent! The fluidity of water guided the force of the short spear! Whoosh. The sweeping short spear was sent flying, and it crashed into the approaching Lolothian. He was sent flying again, and he vomited blood. ¡°I don¡¯t believe it.¡± Lolothian widened his eyes and charged over again. Pu! But when he arrived in front of Xu Jingming and brandished his short spears, for some reason, Xu Jingming¡¯s spear only drew an arc and easily passed through the gap between the two short spears, piercing through his chest first. He was prated again! Over and over again! Xu Jingming clearly didn¡¯t strike quickly and didn¡¯t use much strength, but he defeated him in one or two moves. ¡°Stop!¡± Lolothian stretched out his hand to stop Xu Jingming and stared at him. ¡°I usually choose opponents with a 500% bonus in actualbat. It¡¯s a little high today, so I¡¯m not used to it. However, I didn¡¯t spend money to take a beating. From now on, you¡¯re not allowed to fight back. You¡¯re only allowed to defend.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do as you say,¡± Xu Jingming replied politely. The customer was king. ¡°Alright.¡± Lolothian grinned. He slowly walked closer to Xu Jingming, and the distance between them was only five meters. It was too close! Xu Jingming¡¯s spear was three meters long! ¡°I won¡¯t bully you either; I won¡¯t get close.¡± Lolothian pricked up his brows. The two were only five meters apart, and with a single step forward, Lolothian suddenly stabbed out with his short spear, leaving behind afterimages. The spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand spun! The ring formed by the spinning was like water, and it naturally swept up the two short spears. Bang! Bang! The two short spears were sent flying. Lolothian¡¯s hands turned numb as he stood rooted to the ground. ¡°Continue.¡± Lolothian refused to admit defeat and charged over again. Since he could only defend and couldn¡¯t counter-attack, Xu Jingming focused on defense. Even if he exerted his strength, he could only send the other party¡¯s weapon flying Again and again, the short spears were sent flying. ¡°The strength of your spearmanship is unpredictably dynamic.¡± Lolothian was numb to his losses. He stood still and murmured, ¡°Your strength appears high, but it can be extremely low when I make contact. When I was at my limits, the strength you unleashed suddenly became extremely high. It kept changing, and I couldn¡¯t understand it at all.¡± Chapter 226 - Being a Sparring Partner For The First Time (3)

Chapter 226 Being a Sparring Partner For The First Time (3)

Lolothian was already in a daze. ¡°No, no, no!¡± Lolothian suddenly gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Father said that there¡¯s no need to care about those strange moves. As long as I solidify my foundation, the same body can unleash greater strength and speed when dishing out a move! The actualbat bonus will naturally increase. I¡¯ll listen to Father.¡± Lolothian was no longer lost. His eyes were firm as he charged forward repeatedly and continued using his short spear techniques. He only pursued greater speed and strength! Xu Jingming still blocked the attacks simply, but his heart jolted when he heard Lolothian¡¯s murmurs. Although the Spear Dao I¡¯ve figured out-the fluidity of water-and the phenomena of all living things I¡¯ve justprehended are unpredictable, allowing me to unleash 50% or 100% of my strength by just exerting 10%, strength and speed are the foundation. For example, Xuan¡¯s spearmanship is also thebination of the five spearmanship volumes before imbuing them into Beam Transformation, Xu Jingming thought. Beam Transformation pursues extreme speed! It will also bring about extreme strength. I can¡¯t abandon the fundamentals for the end goal. The fluidity of water, the phenomena of all things¡­ There¡¯s only one ultimate goal for the various Spear Dao-extreme speed and strength! Xu Jingming had a clear concept in his mind. Other forms of Spear Dao are only tools¡ªtools used to pursue extreme speed and strength. Xu Jingming looked at Lolothian with a burning gaze. He came from Earth and didn¡¯t have a good teacher to guide him! He had to study the first volume of Beam Transformation aimlessly. Now, Lolothian¡¯s selfforting words enlightened Xu Jingming. This was how cultivation was-a single line of truth beat 10,000 useless books! ¡°Sir, can you put down your weapon and fight empty-handed?¡± Lolothian blinked and looked very sincere. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and put away his weapon. He then stared at Lolothian with his bare hands. ¡°Hehehe¡­¡± Lolothian smiled and charged over. ¡°There¡¯s a huge difference in strength between having a weapon and not having one!¡± A short spear attacked. Xu Jingming shed and struck the spear shaft with his left hand, affecting Lolothian¡¯s bnce. Then, as fast as lightning, his right hand chopped down at Lolothian¡¯s neck. Lolothian felt his vision turn dark, and he returned to his original spot. ¡°I lost?¡± Lolothian found it unbelievable. ¡°My arms are like a pair of short spears,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The body is a weapon. Don¡¯t you understand this?¡± Lolothian looked at his sparring partner aggrievedly. ¡°In the future, it¡¯s better if I choose a sparring partner with a 500% actualbat bonus. It¡¯s not entertaining losing all the time.¡± Beep! Beep! Beep! Suddenly, there was a sound. Lolothian revealed a look of delight and immediately said to Xu Jingming, ¡°I¡¯m going to register for Dark Abyss! Let¡¯s end it here today.¡± ¡°It hasn¡¯t even been an hour.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. The sparring session was scheduled tost an hour. ¡°You¡¯ll still be paid.¡± Lolothian opened the page. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give you an evaluation! Regardless, I can sense that you¡¯re very strong, and you¡¯re a diligent sparring partner. You aren¡¯t like the previous sparring partner who kept wearing a nasty expression. I¡¯ll give you a perfect score¡­ 10 points!¡± Lolothian grinned. ¡°I¡¯m heading over to Dark Abyss. Are youing? There are only threerge events a day, so let¡¯s participate together. Oh right, the registration fee for the mission is one million cosmic dors.¡± ¡°Go ahead. I have something on,¡± Xu Jingming said. The registration fee was too expensive. ¡°If you can¡¯t bear to part with the money, just say it.¡± Lolothian chuckled. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m leaving. I¡¯ll hire you again as a sparring partner when my actualbat bonus reaches 500%.¡± With that said, he disappeared. There are threerge-scale activities a day in Dark Abyss, and initiating the mission costs one million cosmic dors? Xu Jingming was puzzled. Xu Jingming returned to his personal space and carefully examined Dark Abyss. There are many side missions in Dark Abyss. Xu Jingming carefully examined it and came to a realization. So he¡¯s talking about the side mission, Escaping Dark Abyss. Among the many side missions, Escaping Dark Abyss was very popr. There are three daily missions for the Escaping Dark Abyss side mission. The first level requires an entry fee of one million cosmic dors, the second level requires 100,000 cosmic dors, and the third level requires 10,000 cosmic dors. Xu Jingming read the detailed introduction. One million participants for each event! The registration fee and 50% of the audience tips will enter the prize money pool. The longer you live in Escaping Dark Abyss, the higher the prize money. Finally, the only person to escape the abyss will receive 50% of the total prize money pool. Xu Jingming blinked. Lolothian is participating in the biggest daily activity, and the initiation fee is one million. Then, with one million participants¡­ The total prize money pool will be one trillion cosmic dors, plus the tips. Of course, Dark Abyss was the second-most popr game in the entire universe in the evolutionary category. There were many yers taking on the Escaping Dark Abyss side mission, and there were even Lv. 9 lifeforms participating asionally. It was just that everyone had the same physique in-game. Therefore, if a Lv. 9 expert participated, they could also suffer a setback and lose to a Lv. 8 expert. All yers arepeting! Only one person can escape the abyss and receive half of the prize money pool. Xu Jingming felt tempted. A million cosmic citizens from various civilizations werepeting! There¡¯s no rush; I¡¯ll study it more. I still don¡¯t know much about the Escaping Dark Abyss side mission. Although Xu Jingming was certain that he would eventually participate in it once, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to do so. Instead, he gathered arge amount of information and even watched some videos of Escaping Dark Abyss. The more he understood, the calmer Xu Jingming became. At the same time, he focused on honing his spearmanship. First, he studied the phenomena of all living things in order to gain basic mastery of the Spacetime volume. Second, he wanted to improve Flowing Water and Spacetime in pursuit of maximum speed and strength. Through those peaceful days, he reached the end of August without realizing it. In reality, Xu Jingming reached the intermediate realm as a cosmic lifeform in a very natural manner. Chapter 227 - Combat Bonus 1020% (1)

Chapter 227 Combat Bonus 1020% (1)

In the evening of August 30, Liu Hai also moved to his new home and became Xu Jingming¡¯s neighbor, as well as the owner of Unit 7. The lights in the residence courtyard were dim. ¡°Master, you¡¯re staying alone?¡± Xu Jingming and Liu Hai sat in the courtyard. ¡°I¡¯ve gotten used to it after all these years.¡± The stocky Liu Hai smiled. ¡°Moreover, I¡¯m a martial arts lunatic. I don¡¯t care about anything when practicing martial arts! My wife likes crowds, and she has her career in Beijing. My children also have their careers in Beijing. They can move again when they want to.¡± Xu Jingming wondered if his master would be a little lonely if he lived alone. ¡°It¡¯s good to have some peace and quiet.¡± Liu Hai asked, ¡°Jingming, did you gain anything from interacting with the virtual world?¡± ¡°I just feel that the entire Cosmic Human Alliance is huge and that there are countless civilizations.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°I¡¯m quite outstanding on Earth, but I only find myself ordinary aftering into contact with the entire universe¡¯s human civilization. There are many people who are stronger than me in any virtual game world.¡± ¡°The universe is vast, and there are always stronger people out there.¡± Liu Hai was very expectant. ¡°China¡¯s Taiji lineage was created by our ancestors and has been perfected generation after generation. If we can draw upon the wisdom of countless civilizations in the universe, I wonder how far the Taiji lineage can transform.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The lifespan after bing a cosmic lifeform is very long. In your hands, the Taiji lineage will definitely reach an unprecedented height.¡± Perhaps their predecessors were extremely intelligent, but due to their limited knowledge and lifespans, their achievements in the Taiji lineage were limited. Liu Hai¡¯s lifespan had reached 3,000 years. How long was China¡¯s history? ¡°I think you should¡¯ve broken through to the intermediate realm of a cosmic lifeform, right?¡± Liu Hai looked at his disciple. He could sense a faint pressure even though thetter had restrained his vital aura. ¡°I just broke through a few days ago.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Master, you¡¯ll probably break through soon.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°After bing a cosmic lifeform, my mind and consciousness have greatly increased. I broke through to Lv.5 82% directly, and I¡¯m not far from Lv. 6. Oh right, do you have any suggestions for the virtual world? I¡¯mpletely clueless now.¡± Xu Jingming thought for a moment before saying, ¡°You can first take a look at the virtual worlds ranked in the top 100 and try exploring them. The first two months are about exploration; don¡¯t be in a hurry to stay in a particr virtual world for long. My core now is Blood Rain World. If I can establish myself there, I can invite you over. I¡¯m still considered a vagrant there.¡± ¡°Blood Rain World?¡± Liu Hai¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°You n on taking root in that world?¡± ¡°Blood Rain World has a very special background. It¡¯s worth the effort.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I reckon it will take a few months before I can take root.¡± A monthter, he would be a guard of the Fei family and escort them to the capital. Xu Jingming thought of taking root in the capital of Blood Rain World! If he had a way, he could help his master, Liu Hai, take root in the capital. Unity was strength. In Blood Rain World, many things would be more convenient with his master¡¯s help. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s settled then.¡± Liu Hai got up. ¡°I¡¯m too curious. I¡¯ll take a look at the virtual world first.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t disturb you any further, Master.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and got up to leave. He was in a good mood. Ever since the virtual world officiallyunched on Earth, he was China¡¯s first cosmic lifeform. His master was the second, and there would be a third and fourth¡­ He wasn¡¯t the only one fighting for Earth¡¯s civilization; there was a group of people! ****** In his personal space in the virtual world. Xu Jingming first chose to be a sparring partner in the World of Peak Weaponry virtual world and also confirmed the price¡ª20,000 cosmic dors an hour. It couldn¡¯t be helped. After one¡¯s level of life increased in reality and reached the intermediate realm of cosmic lifeforms, their body and brain would naturally evolve. Their mind and consciousness would be greatly enhanced¡­ This allowed them to move more minutely and urately inbat, so their actualbat naturally improved. Moreover, he had gained basic mastery of the five volume¡¯s Spacetime, allowing his actualbat bonus to reach 1020%. Having broken through to have a 10x actualbat bonus, the hourly price as a sparring partner naturally increased. The higher the hourly price as a sparring partner, the lower the probability of being selected. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. He only made being a sparring partner an option due to the long wait. If he was lucky, someone might choose him after a while. If he was unlucky, it might take him hours for someone to choose him. This was because very few cosmic citizens were willing to spend so much money to spar for an hour. ¡°Meteorite training.¡± As Xu Jingming remained in line, he practiced his spearmanship in his personal martial arts arena. ming meteors tore through the sky at high speeds and crashed into the area where Xu Jingming was. Bam! Bam! Bam! The spear danced, causing meteors to fall to the side. Xu Jingming tried tobine the concepts of Flowing Water and Spacetime, pursuing maximum strength and speed. My heart should be as silent as the stars,prehending the phenomena of all living things, drawing upon the forces of all things, and converging the might of the spear. As the force converges, it will be greater and greater, allowing me to be unstoppable and capable of unleashing that extreme strength and speed. Xu Jingming practiced his spearmanship. Although he had been enlightened by Lord L¡¯s words, it was one thing to know; it was another to put it into practice. The situation was dynamic. An enemy targeted you, thinking of ways to defeat or even kill you! I want to grasp all the factors in my surroundings and direct the forces of all things, but the more brilliant the enemy is, the more they will ¡®interrupt¡¯ and alter the situation. This process of fighting requires sufficient patience! My mind also needs to be calm enough to seize every opportunity. Chapter 228 - Combat Bonus 1020% (2)

Chapter 228 Combat Bonus 1020% (2)

Bam! Bam! Bam! Countless meteors plummeted as Xu Jingming blocked repeatedly. His spearmanship became more and more ferocious. Boom! The spear suddenly prated a meteor, causing it to explode. The other meteors in the sky came to a halt before turning ethereal. Xu Jingming looked at the World of Peak Weaponry virtual world. Nobody has chosen me after being in line for so long? Perhaps he was too inconspicuous among the sparring partners who had achieved a 10x actualbat bonus. It¡¯s about time. My actualbat bonus has increased by ten times! I can try Escaping Dark Abyss. Xu Jingming first canceled his avability as a sparring partner and then clicked on the Escaping Dark Abyss side mission. This mission only had threerge-scale activities a day. Of course, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t bear to miss it. Arge-scale event costs one million cosmic dors. There are only three matches a day in the entire Hunter Cosmos. There are too many experts among the participants. Some Lv. 8 star streamers often stream their Escaping Dark Abyss. asionally, a Lv. 9 expert will give it a try. Xu Jingming shook his head. The prize money for therge-scale event was very attractive, but there was too muchpetition! asionally, there would be Lv 9s, and there would be more than 100 Lv. 8s! Lv. 75 numbered in the tens of thousands! Of the tens of thousands of Lv. 7 experts, there were naturally some who were very strong in actualbat. Many of them were very experienced! As for the Lv. 5 and Lv. 6 experts, most of them were just there to give money! Unless one had heaven-defying talent, willpower, and luck, it was very difficult for anyone below Lv. 7 to enter the top 100. That Lord L was so much weaker than me. He¡¯s probably only contributing money to the pool when participating in arge-scale event, Xu Jingming thought. As earning money was difficult, and because Earth¡¯s civilization wascking, Xu Jingming was very cautious when spending money. Instead, I can participate in medium-sized activities at any time because there are no restrictions. There are fewer experts, Xu Jingming thought to himself. I can give it a try. ¡°Registration! 100,000 cosmic dors!¡± Xu Jingming quickly registered for the level two Escaping Dark Abyss mission. The registration fee was 100,000 for up to one million cosmic citizen participants. The total prize money pool was 100 billion cosmic dors and 50% of the audience¡¯s tips. Once the spots for the level two mission were filled, thepetition could begin immediately! Registration was also for the entire Hunter Cosmic Sector (the distance between different Cosmic Sectors was too great, and there was still a dy through the virtual world; they didn¡¯tpete on the same tform), and the number of registration spots increased very quickly. There were only 300,000 people registered when Xu Jingming started registering, but it quickly rose to 500,000 in a short while. Xu Jingming waited for about three minutes, and the number of applicants reached one million. Whoosh. Xu Jingming felt his vision blur as he arrived in a dark void, and he was alone. At this moment, he was wearing shoes and sportswear, and he was bare-handed. ¡°Please choose to change your clothes and appearance.¡± A voice sounded in the dark. Xu Jingming looked at the interface in front of him and didn¡¯t make any changes. He chose ¡®Confirm.¡¯ ¡°I¡¯ll change my appearance first; otherwise, it will be too embarrassing if I expose my identity and get surrounded and eliminated early.¡± A blue-skinned woman wearing a hat was smiling at the audience. ¡°I have to make myself more adorable.¡± With that said, she made herself more petite and adjusted her eyes. Her eyes turned into crescents when she smiled. ¡°Alright! My goal this time is very simple. I have to at least enter the top three,¡± the blue-skinned woman said with a smile. ¡°Tata, one punch, one kill.¡± ¡°Tata, invincible iron fist.¡± ¡°Tata, you¡¯re an old monster at the limit of Lv. 8. You¡¯re too much of a bully to participate in the intermediate Escaping Dark Abyss.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see how Tata loses!¡± In her personal virtual livestream, countless viewers sat in the stands and watched. The number of viewers had reached tens of millions. These audience members were all cosmic citizens! The number of viewers was already astonishing ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t be able to see everyone¡¯s messages once Escaping Dark Abyss begins,¡± the blue-skinned woman said. ¡°But everyone, watch me!¡± As a cosmic lifeform who had cultivated for more than 5,000 years, she had many glorious achievements. She even represented the intense battles between Star Alliances. She had also obtained extremely high achievements in many virtual worlds, allowing her to umte numerous cosmic citizen fans. ¡°I made a mistake in thest match. I was careless and fell into a trap, only to be surrounded.¡± A gray-skinned bald man scratched his head. ¡°But to be honest, is the intermediate Escaping Dark Abyss that difficult these days? I¡¯ve been first ce several times. I haven¡¯t entered the top ten a single time for 21 days in a row!¡± ¡°Again.¡± The gray-skinned bald man¡¯s eyes were filled with fighting spirit. ¡°Demon Saber, you¡¯re too arrogant. You have to hold back.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think you can enter the top 100 this time.¡± ¡°It¡¯s best if you choose the lowest level of Escaping Dark Abyss. This level is too difficult for you!¡± Many audience membersmented. This celebrity streamer named Demon Saber was a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, but his saber techniques were extraordinary. His livestream was also very interesting, and hundreds of thousands of cosmic citizens were watching. ¡°Ake and I are here again! We won¡¯t be asking for much this time; we have to at least enter the top 100.¡± The two brothers with soft antennas chatted as they entered the dark void and began changing their appearance and clothes. ¡°We have to change our appearance. If we are recognized, we will be surrounded.¡± The two brothers were only Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms, but theirbat techniques were rtively strong. They were also small-time streamers in the universe, and they had hundreds of livestream followers. This was already the oue of the two brothers risking their lives. It was because there were countless Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms in the universe; it was too difficult to make a name for themselves. Chapter 229 - Combat Bonus 1020% (3)

Chapter 229 Combat Bonus 1020% (3)

¡°5¡­ 4¡­ 3¡­ 2¡­ 1!¡± Xu Jingming felt the scene in front of him change. It was a vastnd with a dark-red sky, and crowds of people appeared. They wore different clothes and had different looks! Some were less than a meter tall, while others were more than five meters tall. Some had tender, crystalline skin that allowed one to see their internal blood vessels, and some had skin that was as thick as rock. These one million cosmic citizens came from countless civilizations in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. ¡°Participants in this Escaping Dark Abyss mission hail from 933,255 cosmic civilizations. There are 2 Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms, 156 Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms, and more than 100,000 Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms. The rest are Lv. 5 cosmic lifeforms.¡± ¡°Of the one million cosmic citizens, thest surviving one is the only one qualified to escape the Dark Abyss. They will also receive 50% of the prize money pool.¡± ¡°You are now in the 20th level of Dark Abyss. The first round¡¯s rules: You can proceed to the 19th level of the Dark Abyss as long as you kill one person.¡± ¡°Now, the mission begins.¡± A mighty voice resounded everywhere. The one million cosmic citizens participating in the event¡ªincluding Xu Jingming, who was participating for the first time¡ªhad long understood the rules. He had even watched many videos. I¡¯ll be able to earn back my registration fee after clearing the first three rounds. Xu Jingming knew this very well. If I can¡¯t clear the first three rounds, I won¡¯t get any ie. As long as I can clear the first three rounds¡­ At least, it won¡¯t be a loss! I¡¯ll earn more and more with every round. I have to be careful in the first three rounds. I can¡¯t encounter any tough opponents. Xu Jingming carefully looked around. ¡°What are you looking at?¡± a three-meter-tall, gray-skinned man berated. He took a step forward and arrived in front of Xu Jingming before delivering a p. Xu Jingming¡¯s figure shed. His footwork was extremely fast to begin with, and he was rtively small and agile. As he dodged the p, he closed in on the gray-skinned man. Pu! His right foot kicked out as fast as lightning, urately hitting the three-meter-tall giant¡¯s lower body. Xu Jingming had practiced Poking Foot since he was a child, but he was also good at other forms of kicking! Poking Foot was powerful, but the attack was rtively slow. Straight Kick was the fastest move Xu Jingming had practiced. His leg was like a spring as it instantly bounced out, producing an afterimage. ¡°Oww¡ª¡±The giant¡¯s eyes widened as he covered his vital spot and couldn¡¯t help but squat down with his legs crossed. Pu! Taking this opportunity, he delivered another kick to the giant¡¯s throat with his right foot. Crack! The throat caved in, and the giant¡¯s eyes were filled with shock and anger before he copsed weakly. So what if you¡¯re big? Everyone has the same physique in Escaping Dark Abyss. This alien idiot probably doesn¡¯t have more than a 200%bat bonus, Xu Jingming thought. A dark-red pir of light descended and enveloped him, sending him to a higher levelthe 19th level of Dark Abyss. ¡°Pfft.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s fist was like a spear as it turned into an afterimage and stabbed into the chest of a red-skinned man, piercing through him. He scared me into giving it my all-another weakling. Xu Jingming heaved a sigh of relief. It was impossible to determine if his opponent was Lv.5 or Lv. 8 from the surface! After all, they had the same physique. A cute 1.5-meter-tall alien with a furry tail only moved in a ghostly manner that exceeded Xu Jingming, treating him as prey. ¡°Darling, stop resisting.¡± The alien stuck out its little tongue and licked him. Its figure then shed, and its right hand curled into a w as it tried to grab Xu Jingming¡¯s throat. Xu Jingming had always been very cautious. He followed his spearmanship philosophy and took the opportunity to face the enemy. Xu Jingming¡¯s arm was like a spear shaft as he blocked the alien¡¯s w with a swing of his arm. At the same time, he advanced and smashed his elbow. The alien strangely circled its tail in front of its chest to block the strike. The palm Xu Jingming raised when delivering the elbow strike struck down! His palm struck the petite alien¡¯s face, reducing its head to nothingness. The dark-red pir of light descended, and Xu Jingming arrived at the 17th level of the Dark Abyss. My luck isn¡¯t bad. Xu Jingming was delighted. The opponents in the first three rounds weren¡¯t strong. Only the one with the tail blocked a few of my moves. At least I earned back the registration fee by clearing the first three rounds. Xu Jingming stood on the vast piece ofnd. On the 17th floor of Dark Abyss, the sky was gloomy, and the ground was gray. Cosmic citizens arrived one after another. Finally, 125,000 cosmic citizens arrived! There were only so many of the one million people who had registered. It starts to get dangerous from here. Xu Jingming became even more cautious. Theter rules were harsher, and it would be easier to encounter experts. Chapter 230 - Clearing Nine Rounds in a Row (1)

Chapter 230 Clearing Nine Rounds in a Row (1)

On the 17th floor of Dark Abyss, 125,000 cosmic citizens stood on the graynd. ¡°Congrattions on reaching the 17th level of Dark Abyss. The rules of this round are: When the number of deaths reaches half the poption, all remaining survivors will enter the next level. If the number of deaths fail to reach 50% in five minutes, participants will be randomly eliminated.¡± ¡°Mission, begin.¡± The voice echoed in the sky. Xu Jingming observed his surroundings. He was aware of plenty of information, so he knew the rules of every round very well. The rules of the fourth round require the experts to be more proactive and not waste time, Xu Jingming thought to himself. This is because once the five minutes are up, there will be a random elimination if less than half the poption is dead. Top experts might also be randomly eliminated. The weaker one was, the more willing one was to try their luck and bet on random elimination. This was because the probability of them dying inbat was higher than being randomly killed! The stronger one was, the more unwilling they were to gamble on luck. I¡¯m a Lv. 6 cosmic lifeform. In actualbat, I¡¯m considered one of the best at Lv. 6. Xu Jingming knew himself well. For example, Mr. Lu, Miss Ziteng, and Miss Qingyu were Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms-second-rate experts in Blood Rain World. Moreover, Xu Jingming had also obtained information that was avable publicly. Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms generally had a 5x actualbat bonus. As Earth¡¯s number one genius, Xu Jingming¡¯s actualbat bonus reached 10x. He was considered very rare among Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms. The actualbat bonus for a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform was usually 10x or higher. The actualbat bonus for a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform was at least 30x. The entire Cosmic Human Alliance ced great importance on actualbat bonuses because the strength of one¡¯s mind and control over their body could be determined from actualbat bonuses. These two aspects were the foundation for bing a Lv. 9 lifeform. There are two Lv. 8 contestants this time, 156 Lv. 7s, and more than 100,000 Lv. 6 contestants. My strength is at the bottom of Lv. 7, and I¡¯m at the top of Lv. 6. I should be in the top 1,000. Xu Jingming looked at the chaotic battle between more than 100,000 people and confirmed his standing. Suddenly, a cosmic citizenunched a sneak attack. Xu Jingming blinked away and sliced at the other party¡¯s throat with his left hand like a de. Bang! The other party blocked the jab with his palm and kicked out simultaneously. Xu Jingming naturally raised his knee to block. Bang! Bang! Bang! The two sides fought like lightning as they exchanged blows. Xu Jingming had practiced Eight Extremities Poking Foot since he was a child, so he was very proficient in palm techniques, fist techniques, elbow techniques, and leg techniques. Moreover, at his current realm, his entire body could be turned into a weapon. His hands could exhibit dual shield techniques or spearmanship. The two parties exchanged six consecutive strikes before the cosmic citizen suddenly retreated. He nced at Xu Jingming before finding another opponent. The battle between the two attracted the attention of some other participants, and they deliberately avoided them. These two are quite impressive. They¡¯re probably Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms. The massacre was underway. The experts were in pursuit. There were also weaklings who fought frantically. Of course, most of them deliberately fled to buy time. Run! Run! Once the time is up, the random elimination will happen. I have a high chance of entering the next round. Many cosmic citizens were old yers. Perhaps their actualbat was ordinary, but they were slippery thanks to their movement techniques. Those who fled slowly were killed one after another. ere Those who thought they were in the top 10% didn¡¯t want to drag it out, and all of them were quite ruthless. Some weaklings also tried to trip each other up¡ªthey were safer with every participant killed. 4 minutes and 3 secondster, Hum! A dark-red pir of light descended from the sky and enveloped everyone. The round had ended; they had sessfully entered the next round. Although the rules mentioned 50% deaths, more than ten people might die at the same time due to the constantbat! Therefore, the number of people eliminated was slightly greater than half. Hahaha, the prize money for sessfully escaping to the end reaches 200,000. There¡¯s still 100,000 left after deducting the registration fee. I¡¯ve profited! Many Lv.5 cosmic lifeforms were jumping for joy. They were clearly ordinary in strength and had even relied on external forces to be cosmic lifeforms, but they were addicted despite sucking! They believed that they had grasped some ¡®tricks¡¯ and participated in Escaping Dark Abyss repeatedly. From their point of view, as long as they cleared four rounds, they could earn at least 100,000 after deducting the registration fee. It was much more than making a hard, honest living. But in fact, most Lv.5 cosmic lifeforms were too weak and couldn¡¯t clear the first three rounds. For example, only 125,000 people cleared the first three rounds, while the number of Lv. 6 participants generally exceeded 100,000. From the numbers, one could determine that Lv. 5 yers had a very high chance of making a loss by ying the intermediate Escaping Dark Abyss. However, many cosmic lifeforms were still willing to participate in Escaping Dark Abyss! To put it nicely, they wanted to hone their willpower and actualbat. In fact, as long as they won once and earned a million, they would be obsessed with that feeling of earning a profit even if they lost ten times. After all, a Lv.5 cosmic lifeform couldn¡¯t earn a million cosmic dors a year despite working so hard. The fifth round is about to begin. Xu Jingming was also enveloped by the pir of light, but he was very calm. It was normal for him to clear the first few rounds with his strength. ¡°The decrease in participants at this level of the abyss is quite fast. I reckon half of them died in about four minutes.¡± The cute girl wearing a hat was the most terrifying existence in this event¡ªthe cosmic celebrity broadcaster who had long reached the limit of Lv. 8¡ªTata. Tata¡¯s telepathy naturally enveloped every corner of the battlefield; even the other Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform didn¡¯t sense Tata¡¯s spying. Chapter 231 - Clearing Nine Rounds in a Row (2)

Chapter 231 Clearing Nine Rounds in a Row (2)

She¡ªwho had disguised herself as an adorable girl¡ªwas running in a panic, looking very afraid. She ran around in the crowd, but wherever she ran, it would naturally cause some chaos andbat, greatly increasing the speed at which participants were reduced. She clearly didn¡¯t kill a single person, but thousands of participants died under her invisible influence. ¡°Amazing.¡± ¡°How can she be so strong?¡± ¡°Tata¡¯s effect on the situation is too great. Those participants are quite experienced, but they were unknowingly affected by Tata.¡± ¡°How did she do it? Every time I imitate Tata and burrow into the crowd, I get beaten to death.¡± Tens of millions of cosmic citizens watched Tata¡¯s performance and found it picturesque. Without taking action personally and running left and right, she indirectly killed more than a thousand cosmic citizens. This kind of influence on others was indeed unimaginable. ¡°Everyone is very careful and vignt when participating in Escaping Dark Abyss. People keep a safe distance from each other, and once one enters that distance, there¡¯s a high chance of a battle happening.¡± Although Tata couldn¡¯t see the audience¡¯sments, she still exined in a voice chat, ¡°By affecting the distance between them, it will naturally cause chaos. Moreover, minds can affect each other. My mind can naturally affect the state of mind of others, causing them to be even more furious and irritable. When they are irritable, it¡¯s easier for them to fight each other.¡± Tata ran happily. Wherever she ran, the battle clearly became more frenzied. The rules for the fifth and sixth rounds were the same as the fourth round. Such rules forced the experts to take action. The weaker Lv. 5s and even some Lv. 6s who weren¡¯t confident fled frantically. Finally, the dark-red pir of light descended! Xu Jingming arrived at the 14th level of Dark Abyss. There are probably only about 15,000 people left. Xu Jingming swept his gaze at the dense crowd of cosmic citizens from various civilizations. With his thinking speed, he could determine the approximate number. It¡¯s probably now rare to find a Lv.5 on the battlefield. ¡°Wahahaha, brothers and sisters in the livestream, did you see that? I¡¯m a Lv.5 cosmic lifeform, but I made it to the seventh round!¡± a short and fat alien said excitedly, but of course, only his livestream audience could hear him. ¡°Including the tips in the prize money pool, my prize money is estimated to be 1 million cosmic dors. Wahahahaha, that¡¯s awesome. I know many people are like me¡ªthey don¡¯t have any evolutionary talent and have been stuck at Lv. 5. However, you can learn from me. Work hard and practice ¡®movement techniques.¡¯ If you are fast enough and sufficiently slippery¡­ You have a chance of surviving seven to eight rounds of Escaping Dark Abyss.¡± ¡°The team battle will begin next. I¡¯ll definitely be a burden,¡± the short and fat alien said. ¡°It will all depend on luck. If the experts in my team are strong enough, I¡¯ll be able to enter the next round. The prize money will also double. Wahaha¡­¡± There was a luck factor in Escaping Dark Abyss, allowing the weak to reach theter stages and receive a huge amount of prize money. This also made the participants very enthusiastic. But in fact, the organizers profited from every Escaping Dark Abyss event. They would definitely earn 50% of the tips and the administrative fees. It was still the virtual game that attracted terrifying amounts of money in the entire universe. ¡°The rules of this round: Every two teams will fight until one side ispletely eliminated. All members of the winning team will advance, and the defeated teams will be eliminated. If thepetition doesn¡¯t end in five minutes, both teams will be eliminated!¡± A voice echoed in the sky. Xu Jingming and the others¡ªwho numbered more than 10,000¡ªsuddenly felt the ground crack. The ground cracked irregrly, splitting more than 10,000 people into more than 100 teams. The cracked earth turned into small inds that floated above the sea. Xu Jingming looked around and confirmed with a nce that there were a total of 100 people on his ind. ¡°Our team happens to have 100 people,¡± a purple-haired man in the team said. ¡°Once our ind collides with another ind, we have to attack immediately. This is because once the five minutes are up, we will be eliminated as long as one member of the other party doesn¡¯t die.¡± ¡°We have to be united and work together,¡± the short and fat alien said loudly, looking full of fighting spirit. In fact, he was the only Lv.5 in the team. ¡°Everyone, you can¡¯t be selfish.¡± ¡°Even if I die, I have to ensure that the team wins. If the team wins, I can naturally proceed to the next round.¡± People spoke one after another. Those who could make it to the seventh round were either experienced or strong enough. They knew very well the importance of unity. ¡°Iing!¡± The ind that Xu Jingming and the others were on approached another ind. The moment the two inds collided, the two teams bravely charged over. ¡°Gooo! i¡¯ll give it my all. There¡¯s nothing wrong with killing one, and killing two will be meritorious.¡± These cosmic citizens weren¡¯t afraid of death. The most important thing was to grasp the situation on the field and learn how to cooperate. With good teamwork, ten experts were stronger than 30 disunited experts. Xu Jingming¡¯s Spear Dao-be it the fluidity of water or the phenomena of all living thingsced great importance on situation awareness! He naturally paid attention to the situation on the field and affected the fluidity of water to a certain extent, affecting the changes in force. He would patch up his key weaknesses. He would exert more force with his strengths! He was like a lubricant that improved the team¡¯s teamwork. ¡°Well done. I hope you¡¯ll still be on the same team as me in the next round.¡± The purple-haired man was also influencing the team. He nced at Xu Jingming and praised him. The purple-haired man didn¡¯t care about Xu Jingming¡¯s actualbat techniques. What he cared about was¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s ability to grasp the situation on the field and improve the team¡¯s teamwork. Chapter 232 - 2 Clearing Nine Rounds in a Row (3)

Chapter 232 Clearing Nine Rounds in a Row (3)

Team battles required experts like Xu Jingming who were good at teamwork. The purple-haired man was also good at controlling the situation. Moreover, his powerful mind and consciousness affected the surrounding participants. He also had extraordinary closebat strength! This was the true expert among the participants. Xu Jingming was secretly surprised when he saw this. My actualbat bonus is 10x, but this person¡¯s actualbat bonus is probably 20x! He¡¯s considered a top expert in Blood Rain World. Although there were experts on the other side, they were clearly inferior overall! It¡¯s only the seventh round. Why are the opponents so strong? Did the officials of Escaping Dark Abyss deliberately target me? The leader of the opposing team was a bald man. He was fierce and domineering as he charged forward, but he was suppressed by the purple-haired man. Xu Jingming and the other experts around the purple-haired man worked in concert, clearly having much better teamwork. The other party kept losing members. ¡°I actually can¡¯t clear the seventh round. I¡¯m about to go crazy.¡± The bald man was suppressed by the purple-haired man, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel indignant when he saw the declining numbers of his team. He was the Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform celebrity host, Demon Saber. He had clinched first ce in the intermediate Escaping Dark Abyss several times! Escaping Dark Abyss was his mainstay, but in the past 21 days, he had never entered the top ten. It looks like I¡¯m about to lose. Don¡¯t panicvictory and defeat aremon. I¡¯llunch a new roundter. I don¡¯t believe it. The bald man saw that the situation was hopeless. There were more than 50 people on the other side, and they only had two or three randoms left. Helpless, he gave up resisting and allowed the purple-haired man¡¯s palm to pierce through his chest. In just three minutes of this sh, Xu Jingming¡¯s team won and killed everyone on the other side. ¡°Wahaha, I won doing nothing. I won doing nothing again.¡± The short and fat alien condensed from an illusion. As a member of the winning team, he naturally advanced. The opposing team is actually quite strong; it had many experts. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. It¡¯s just that my teammates are stronger, and the entire team is more united. The seventh, eighth, and ninth rounds were all team battles. The new teams Xu Jingming got assigned to were quite strong overall. Perhaps it was also because he was the team¡¯s lubricant. In short, he won three consecutive rounds! ¡°Congrattions on reaching the 11th level of Dark Abyss. There are still 1,950 contestants left. Here¡¯s a piece of good news: ording to the audience¡¯s tips, you will receive at least 3,760,000 cosmic dors,¡± an excited voice sounded in the sky. This put the participants on the ground in a good mood. Even for Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms, more than three million cosmic dors was a ratherrge prize. Of course, while they were gleeful, more people had long been eliminated. Xu Jingming also felt quite happy. This money came quickly! He had worked hard for more than a month in Blood Rain World, but he had only earned one million. In contrast, he had earned so much in less than an hour. Calm down, calm down, Xu Jingming thought to himself. I can¡¯t be obsessed with Escaping Dark Abyss. ording to the information I¡¯ve gathered, many cosmic citizens have said¡­ They are especially lucky when participating in their first Escaping Dark Abyss. They usually make a killing. Te There¡¯s beginner¡¯s luck. This is deliberately meant to attract cosmic citizens to continue participating, Xu Jingming persuaded himself. But no matter how much he persuaded himself, his heart burned. This was because the prize money increased exponentially toward the end. Chapter 233 - Favored Rookies (1)

Chapter 233 Favored Rookies (1)

On the 11th floor of Dark Abyss, the most terrifying person among the 1,950 participants was the cosmic celebrity streamer, Tata, who had long reached the limit of Lv. 8. Tata had tens of millions of fans in her livestream watching her every move. ¡°Tata can easily clear the first nine rounds of the intermediate Escaping Dark Abyss, easily earning arge sum of money. Why can¡¯t I learn from her?¡± ¡°That¡¯s because Tata is too strong, and I have also reached Lv. 7. I yed five times today, but I only luckily cleared the first nine rounds.¡± ¡°Tata is too strong! Watching her escape the abyss is simply an art.¡± The fans praised. Although the adorable hat-wearing girl, Tata, couldn¡¯t see thements, she still pressed down on her hat and smiled. ¡°I have to be careful from the tenth round because I might fail at any time and be eliminated.¡± Her words were naturally only heard by the audience in her livestream. ¡°In fact, the officials of Dark Abyss have always favored rookies and the weak while targeting the strong,¡± Tata exined. ¡°This is also very normal. For example, there were one million participants in this round of Escaping Dark Abyss, and nearly 900,000 of them were Lv.5 cosmic lifeforms. Most of the prize money pool was provided by Lv. 5 cosmic lifeforms. To attract Lv. 5 cosmic lifeforms, they naturally have to favor them in the early stages.¡± ¡°In fact, no matter how biased they are, only 125,000 people will remain after the first three rounds. More than 870,000 will be eliminated, and the ones eliminated will naturally be Lv. 5 cosmic lifeforms.¡± ¡°For Lv. 5 cosmic lifeforms to y Escaping Dark Abyss, I suggest that they y the easier version of Escaping Dark Abyss. Rtively speaking, the probability of preserving their capital will be higher. For them to y the intermediate Escaping Dark Abyss¡­ it will likely result in losses. It¡¯s really not wise.¡± ¡°As for Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms, although they are targeted in the first six rounds, only half of them are eliminated. To them, the most dangerous rounds are the seventh to ninth rounds. This is because every round is a team battle, and all the teams that lose will be eliminated. Therefore, about half of the Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms will be eliminated every round. Too many people will be eliminated in these three rounds. ¡°After the first nine rounds, less than one-tenth of the Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms will remain.¡± Tata smiled and sighed with emotion. ¡°This is only based on averages! If you are an experienced yer, the more you earn¡­ the greater the targeting you suffer in Escaping Dark Abyss. For example, it¡¯s easy for me to suffer a setback in the first few rounds when I participate in therge-scale Escaping Dark Abyss. This is because there are too many Lv. 8 experts, and there are even Lv. 9 participants asionally. ¡°Therefore, you can¡¯t be greedy; you have to be clear-headed at all times. If you lose your mind because of arge sum of money, you might end up losing yourself to the abyss and losing everything. ¡°It¡¯s said that one has to escape Dark Abyss,¡± Tata said with a sigh, ¡°but the true key to this game mission is to ¡®escape the dark abyss in one¡¯s heart.¡¯ Only by grasping one¡¯s mind and having absolute self-control can one be the winner of Escaping Dark Abyss. Most participants end up being devoured by Dark Abyss.¡± Tata¡¯s words caused countless viewers in the livestream to sigh. ¡°I was devoured.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t escape the dark abyss in my heart.¡± ¡°My father is an old yer, and I have done some calctions for him. He has earned more than ten million in the past month! My father is a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. Just doing some work will earn him tens of millions a month, but my father still ys often. He ysrge-scale Escaping Dark Abyss events. He says that he¡¯s honing his mind and preparing to break through to Lv. 9. I think he¡¯s sinking into the abyss. I don¡¯t dare to care about him. Sigh, I¡¯m helpless!¡± ¡°Hehe, I¡¯m a Lv. 6 cosmic lifeform. I earn ten times more than my job by ying Escaping Dark Abyss! If you want to learn how, you can contact me!¡± ¡°The tenth round begins.¡± Tata carefully walked around and said, ¡°I¡¯m also mainly ying the intermediate Escaping Dark Abyss games. It doesn¡¯t threaten me in the first nine rounds. Even in team battles, whichever team I¡¯m assigned to will win. But from the tenth round onward, the game officials will definitely target me. ¡°This is because I¡¯m probably the strongest out of more than 1,000 people! In fact, the game officials are still too stingy. I really don¡¯t earn much from them.¡± Tata walked carefully with a cautious expression. Tata had long reached the limit of Lv. 8 and had many outstanding achievements. The ie from any job was terrifying. Tata didn¡¯t mind the unstable prize money she received from Escaping Dark Abyss. On the contrary, the tips she received from the tens of millions of viewers in her livestream were the bulk of her earnings! Having lived for more than 5,000 years, she had even bought a beautiful native as her territory! Her greatest goal now was to be a Lv. 9. ¡°Alright, talk to youter.¡± Tata carefully observed her surroundings. ¡°A small number of weapons are hidden in this level of the abyss, but I know very well that the game officials won¡¯t hide the weapons close to me.¡± ¡°This single-horned participant killed more than 30 people in the previous team battles. He¡¯s very likely a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform.¡± ¡°Right, I can also prove it.¡± ¡°How impressive. He killed more than 30 people alone.¡± In the distance, a single-horned, green-eyed man was being targeted. Many participants surrounded him. ¡°Unlucky fe. He probably revealed too much strength during the team battles,¡± Tata exined in a low voice when she saw this from afar. ¡°His teammates treated him like a treasure previously, but they can¡¯t wait for such an expert to be eliminated.¡± Chapter 234 - Favored Rookies (2)

Chapter 234 Favored Rookies (2)

Xu Jingming kept his distance from the others as he searched for weapons. He was almost at the edge of thend, and he could see thend not far away copse slowly. As it copsed, thend area became smaller and smaller, forcing the area avable to the participants to decrease. They¡¯re already fighting in the middle. Xu Jingming shot a nce from afar. He had been ced at the edge from the beginning, so he could try his best to distance himself. ¡°Die.¡± ¡°This purple-haired person is also very strong; he might be a Lv. 8 expert. Kill him!¡± ¡°Finish him.¡± The contestants in Escaping Dark Abyss had ambitions; they wanted to be the final victors. Now, all of them had their eyes on the extremely strong experts that were exposed during the teambat! Experts with at least 20x actualbat bonus were surrounded by arge number of experts. Even experts like Tata were among the attackers. ¡°In three consecutive team battles, the team might be eliminated if they don¡¯t reveal their strength. But if they reveal their strength, all their teammates will remember them! They will bepletely exposed,¡± Tata said. ¡°Therefore, guiding the team to win without exposing one¡¯s strength is the key to reaching theter stages.¡± ¡°Pfft.¡± Tata also mixed into the crowd and suddenlyunched a sneak attack, forcing the single-horned, green-eyed man to dodge with a kick. However, he was wed by another person behind him, tearing open his waist. The single-horned, jade-eyed man was quickly surrounded and killed aggrievedly. How pitiful. Xu Jingming also saw the purple-haired man lose his life when more than ten people surrounded him. In the early stages of thend shrinkage, the participants mostly targeted those who had disyed great strength previously! After all, most of the people who could survive nine rounds were quite strong. They naturally cooperated and eliminated the powerful opponents in advance! These formidable opponents were the greatest obstacle in getting first ce. Huh? Xu Jingming swept his gaze and saw a blue-haired man pull out a sword from the grass in the distance. Several people immediately rushed over. With a sh of the sword, an arm was sent flying! One person died immediately, and two people were injured. ¡°Haha, my luck isn¡¯t bad.¡± The blue-haired man held the sword in one hand and looked around excitedly. The expressions of the other participants changed slightly, and they didn¡¯t dare approach. Since they couldn¡¯t snatch the weapon immediately, the risk was too high if they made an attempt. ¡°This person knows sword techniques.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to fight him.¡± The other participants circled around. A first-rate expert holding a sharp weapon was even more terrifying than a bare-handed super expert. This was because one didn¡¯t dare to touch the sharp weapon with their bodies¡ªthey would lose an arm or leg if they did! One could only defeat the weapon-wielding experts bare-handed if there was a huge gap between them and theirbat strength was several times higher. The ground was copsing, and the area became smaller and smaller as the distance between the participants narrowed. Battles became moremon-participants were very careful after all. The smaller the area, the closer they were to each other, so they naturally had to attack first to get an advantage! When the range narrowed to a certain extent, arge-scale battle erupted. Xu Jingming had just exchanged a few moves with a person when a dark-red pir of light descended! As the battle in the center was too intense, the number of deaths reached a sufficient number. Buzz. The dark-red pir of light enveloped Xu Jingming and the others as they headed for the tenth level of Dark Abyss. I managed to survive the tenth round rtively easily. Instead, many experts, such as that purple-haired alien, were eliminated, Xu Jingming thought to himself. He was indeed inconspicuous because his true strength was only average on the field! On the tenth floor of Dark Abyss. Xu Jingming was once again assigned to an area closer to the periphery, and he immediately began searching for weapons. ording to the information I¡¯ve gathered, there are usually about ten weapons on the 11th level, and there are about 20 weapons on the 10th level. Once I obtain a weapon, most of the other participants¡­ won¡¯t be willing to charge forward since they are bare-handed. Xu Jingming searched anxiously. Once I obtain a weapon and escape the abyss, I can go further, and my prize money will be higher. After walking for a short distance, Xu Jingming¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but palpitate when he saw a cold glint in the distant weeds. A weapon? Xu Jingming immediately approached silently, wanting to take away the weapon quietly, but he discovered a stocky cyan-skinned alien approaching. The cyan-skinned alien couldn¡¯t help but look at him. Their eyes met, and they realized that the other party had discovered the weapon! Whoosh! Whoosh! The two instantly moved at full speed and charged at the cold glimmer! Huh? Their explosive speed immediately attracted the attention of the other participants around them, and several people quickly approached. ¡°Get lost!¡± The cyan-skinned alien charged over, and a leg projection cleaved over like a huge ax at lightning speed. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t willing to retreat because retreating meant giving up on the weapon. He raised his elbows and used his shield technique to block the kick! The impact of the elbow tip against the leg bone made the cyan-skinned alien¡¯s expression change slightly. Whoosh. As Xu Jingming blocked the kick, he kicked the weapon to the side with the tip of his foot and shot out after it, following closely behind. The direction his foot kicked was in the direction of the participants. He was naturally the first to catch up to the weapon! He swiped with one hand and grabbed it. It was a dagger. With the dagger in hand, Xu Jingming stopped and looked around. The five participants around him looked at each other and began to retreat. Nobody was willing to fight with a weapon-wielding participant. I¡¯ve got a weapon. Xu Jingming was delighted. With a weapon in hand, his strength would increase several times. He was confident in dealing with a super expert! China, Life Evolution Bureau. Director Zhou sat at his desk and looked at the dossier on the tablet, examining it carefully. Last year, the virtual world was released to all, and people around the world began cultivating evolutionary methods. It was also the period when geniuses appeared. Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tu Ling, Fang Yu, Zhao Fan, Zhang Qing, and many other genius experts appeared in China. Director Zhou shook his head slightly. However, that was through the selection of billions of people around the world. It¡¯s too difficult to find another genius now. At the very least, none of the other geniuses in China wereparable to Fang Yu and Zhao Fan, much less Xu Jingming and Liu Hai. It¡¯s really difficult. Director Zhou sighed inwardly. Buzz Director Zhou frowned slightly and gently touched his watch. Immediately, a projection appeared. On the projection, Secretary General Angus smiled at Director Zhou. ¡°Hello, Director Zhou. I have good news to report.¡± ¡°What news?¡± Director Zhou was puzzled. ¡°Our Earth¡¯s virtual AI is constantly gathering the important information on the virtual world,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°We¡¯ve just gathered news that Xu Jingming is participating in one of the popr missions in Dark Abyss¡¯s virtual world¡ªEscaping Dark Abyss. He¡¯s already in the top 1,000! Because his appearance hasn¡¯t changed, Earth¡¯s virtual AI can instantly identify him.¡± ¡°Escaping Dark Abyss? Top 1,000?¡± Director Zhou found it unbelievable. ¡°Is it the beginner Escaping Dark Abyss?¡±. ¡°Intermediate,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°What?¡± Director Zhou found it unbelievable. ¡°This news shocked many people. Many of Earth¡¯s upper echelons are watching.¡± Secretary Angus¡¯s eyes glowed. ¡°If Xu Jingming¡¯s luck is good, and he can get first ce, then¡­¡± Director Zhou immediately said, ¡°Wake up, wake up. Stop dreaming.¡± Secretary General Angus smiled. ¡°It¡¯s just a thought. After all, it¡¯s 50 billion cosmic dors and tips from the audience.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already impressive to enter the top 1,000. After all, it¡¯s apetition between one million cosmic citizens.¡± Director Zhou couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°I¡¯ll go online now.¡± Director Zhou and the other Earth executives watched the official livestream of Dark Abyss. The game officials also live-streamed the Escaping Dark Abyss event-just a livestream of the intermediate version had an astonishing 300 billion viewers! This was only a rtively popr side mission in the Dark Abyss¡¯s virtual world. From this, it was obvious how astonishing the number of viewers was as Dark Abyss was ranked second in the entire universe for the evolutionary category. ¡°More than 300 billion cosmic citizens are watching?¡± Director Zhou and the others were one of the 300 billion people watching the projection of Dark Abyss in front of them. Buzz The dark-red pir of light descended and enveloped 500 people. The 500 people arrived at the ninth level of Dark Abyss. Xu Jingming held a dagger-he was one of the few people among the 500 who had weapons. Xu Jingming has entered the top 500. Director Zhou¡¯s eyes lit up. Moreover, only 35 people have weapons. Jingming has the advantage! Chapter 235 - Final Elimination (1)

Chapter 235 Final Elimination (1)

¡°Congrattions on reaching Dark Abyss¡¯s ninth level. The rules for this round are the same as the previous round. Only 256 participants are allowed to enter Dark Abyss¡¯s next level.¡± A mighty voice boomed from the sky, and Xu Jingming and the others had already begun searching for weapons. Although he had a dagger, Xu Jingming still hoped to obtain a more suitable weapon! For example, swords and spears were definitely better than a dagger! Of course, a spear was what he yearned for the most. ¡°This girl wearing a hat must be a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform.¡± A voice suddenly sounded as a silver-haired man reached out and pointed at the dumbfounded petite girl, Tata. Of course, Tata was much older than anyone present. ¡°I¡¯m a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform?¡± Tata pointed at the silver-haired man and chuckled. ¡°There are only two Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms in thispetition. Are you that confident I¡¯m one of them?¡± The surrounding participants immediately began to make way, maintaining a sufficient distance from Tata. ¡°This is because I was on the same team as you in the team battle,¡± the silver-haired man said. ¡°I¡¯m quite good at psyche matters, but I discovered that my mind was unknowingly affected by someone! After repeated selections and eliminations, I determined that you were the one who affected my mind! Among the Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms, my mental techniques are considered top-notch. To be able to influence me silently, you have to be a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform.¡± ¡°Continue making things up.¡± Tata curled her lips. ¡°There¡¯s another way to verify it.¡± The silver-haired man charged at Tata with a rapier in his hand. He turned into a phantom and approached thetter. The rapier in his hand had already disappeared, and only streams of light enveloped Tata. This scene shocked the participants. Xu Jingming was also secretly surprised. This silver-haired man is much stronger than me. He can be considered a super expert in Blood Rain World. Xu Jingming believed that he would die in two or three strikes from such a terrifying sword technique. As for the petite and adorable girl, Tata, she didn¡¯t have a weapon in her bare hands. She sighed and said, ¡°You have good acumen.¡± As she spoke, her figure strangely avoided all the rapier strikes. At the same time, she ran to the tall man holding a sledgehammer. The tall man dodged in panic and used the sledgehammer to block. Whoosh. The two figures crossed each other! The tall man¡¯s eyes widened as a hole appeared in his be. The sledgehammer in his hand had already found itself in Tata¡¯s hand. The 1.5-meter-tall girl, Tata, held the meter-long sledgehammer in one hand and looked at the silver-haired man with a smile. ¡°Since you¡¯ve discovered me, I¡¯m satisfied.¡± With that said, Tata held her sledgehammer and charged over. ¡°Everyone, attack together.¡± The silver-haired man retreated, and other participants surrounded him. Everyone could tell that this girl was terrifyingly strong! Anyone who wanted to win thepetition wanted to eliminate this Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform! There were even more weapons on Dark Abyss¡¯s ninth level. At this moment, five super experts charged at the forefront with their weapons. Even though it was their first time working together, they cooperated perfectly and surrounded Tata. Tata held a sledgehammer, but she had a monstrous aura. She was like a demon god, and when she swung the sledgehammer, her speed and strength reached an unimaginable level. Tata actually had the advantage in a one-versus-five battle. ¡°One!¡± Tata suddenly shouted, and the sledgehammer erupted with speed. Despite being surrounded, it still passed through the obstructions in a strange and unpredictable manner. The edge of the sledgehammer swept past a participant¡¯s abdomen, sting him into nothingness. ¡°Retreat!¡± ¡°Split up and flee!¡± The other four super experts didn¡¯t hesitate to disperse when they saw this and fled in all directions. When they fled, they attacked the other participants in their way. Tata held a sledgehammer and chased after the silver-haired man! ¡°Don¡¯t even think about escaping.¡± Tata smiled and chased after him. How is this Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform so strong? I was still too rash! I should¡¯ve waited until everyone obtained their weapons before attacking her. The silver-haired man was vexed. It was mainly because Tata had only disyed how terrifying her mind was and hadn¡¯t disyed her actual strength. The silver-haired man himself was also a super expert; he was considered quite good among Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms. He felt that working with others was enough to finish off a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. Who would¡¯ve thought¡­ Tata far exceeded ordinary Lv. 8 strength. As the top experts fled and killed, the battlefield became even more chaotic. ¡°Quickly reach the eighth level! Otherwise, none of us will be able to stop her,¡± a participant shouted. The silver-haired man was ultimately inferior to Tata in speed. After being caught up, as a super expert, he was crushed to death in three strikes. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Tata carried her sledgehammer and smiled as she swept her gaze across the other participants. None of them dared to approach her. SO The other participants quickly fought, and soon, only 256 people were left on the field! The dagger-wielding Xu Jingming sessfully survived again. After all, he still had a huge advantage with a weapon. The other participants weren¡¯t willing to fight experts with weapons when they weren¡¯t sure. Buzz. Dark-red pirs of light descended and enveloped every living participant. Xu Jingming became even more serious. The next round will definitely be crazy. Of the one million cosmic citizens participating in thepetition, only 256 remained on Dark Abyss¡¯s eighth level! Chapter 236 - Final Elimination (2)

Chapter 236 Final Elimination (2)

256 people stood above the boundlessnd. ¡°Congrattions on reaching the eighth level of Dark Abyss. All of you are free to choose a weapon. Only 128 people are allowed to enter the next level this round,¡± a voice sounded from the sky. Everyone¡¯s body was enveloped in light as they chose their weapons. Xu Jingming also put away his dagger and chose a spear that was three meters long! ¡°I was exposed in thest round,¡± Tata said to the tens of millions of viewers in her livestream. ¡°The probability of me clearing this round is less than 10%! This is because all the participants will choose weapons that are most suitable for them. Moreover, the top experts among them will definitely join forces to eliminate me first! This is because they know very well that they won¡¯t be able to stop me in theter stages.¡± There were quite a number of participants now, and they could deal with Tata. In thest few rounds, there would only be 20 to 30 participants left! It would be almost impossible to eliminate Tata. ¡°I still can¡¯t hide my strength,¡± Tata said. She had already thrown away the sledgehammer in her hand and switched to tworger hexagonal maces. The six-edged maces hadrger heads and sharper edges. Tata held one in each hand-it was the weapon she was best at. ¡°It¡¯s Tata!¡± ¡°Double Mace Tata!¡± Many participants immediately recognized her. After all, in the entire Hunter Cosmic Sector, Tata was one of the top 100 celebrity streamers for Escaping Dark Abyss! When she took out her iconic hexagonal dual maces, many participants who had been following Escaping Dark Abyss knew who she was. ¡°It¡¯s actually Tata.¡± ¡°Surround her.¡± ¡°With her strength and mind techniques, none of us can stop her once she reaches the fifth level of Dark Abyss. She will definitely be first.¡± Although theter stages of Escaping Dark Abyss greatly affected one¡¯s mind, Tata was famous for her strong mind! ¡°Wahaha¡­ My fans,e! Let me send you off.¡± The moment the protective light enveloping every participant¡¯s body dissipated, Tata preemptively attacked with her dual maces! ¡°My only chance of survival is to charge into the crowd,¡± Tata exined to the livestream audience. ¡°Attack!¡± ¡°Surround her.¡± At this moment, all the participants had obtained weapons. Instantly, sharpshooters shot out arrows and sneak attacks with concealed weapons. All of them surrounded Tata. Moreover, more than 20 super experts among the 256 participants surrounded her! ¡°My fans are too enthusiastic.¡± Tata appeared like a ghost as she dodged the arrows and concealed weapons while her two maces blocked. As for the many super experts, they surrounded her and cooperated with each other! They didn¡¯t give Tata any chance to catch her breath. As Tata swung her maces, she had already be one with the two maces, producing a strange rhythm. Xu Jingming felt Tata¡¯s figure vanish in the distance, leaving only two maces mming everywhere. With the two maces working in concert, they changed unpredictably and attacked in all directions! The formation formed by the 20 super experts was torn apart time and time again. But although the formation of these super experts was torn, they immediately mended the holes. All of them were top geniuses in actualbat! Their cooperation left Tata stifled. Half a minuteter, the two maces that were frantically attacking every corner were finally overwhelmed by the encirclement. Tata was killed-she was eliminated! Under her terrifying counterattack, three super experts died, and the other super experts were injured. How terrifying. More than 20 super experts surrounded and attacked together with sharpshooters and concealed weapon experts, yet she killed three super experts just like that? ording to the rules of Escaping Dark Abyss, everyone has the same physique. Xu Jingming was stunned. Tata¡¯s death naturally broke apart the super expert encirclement as they attacked the other weaklings. They wanted to ensure their advancement! They weren¡¯t willing to fight the other super experts, lest an internecine oue arose. After eliminating Tata, these super experts were already considered the strongest. Xu Jingming also encountered a formidable opponent-a three-eyed man holding a shield and ax charged at him. Xu Jingming held his spear in one hand and stared at his opponent. The three-eyed man charged over ferociously, and the moment he was less than ten meters away Shoo! A cold beam suddenly shot out from Xu Jingming¡¯s sleeve at such a close distance! The concealed weapon was too fast! The three-eyed man habitually blocked his upper body with the shield in his left hand, but this cold beam shot at the alien¡¯s calf. The shield in his left hand immediately pressed down while he forcefully changed his footwork! In fact, they were about to sh at a distance of less than ten meters. By forcefully changing his footwork¡­ it made the three-eyed alien¡¯s movement a little messy. As Xu Jingming threw out the dagger with his right hand, he charged out and stabbed out rapidly! As the other party dodged the dagger, Xu Jingming sensed the other party¡¯s state and seized the moment when the other party was in a mess. He then stabbed out with the spear in his hand! Chi! When the spear and the ax collided, it spun slightly and stabbed through the three-eyed man¡¯s shoulder. Rip! An arm flew up. ¡°Ah!¡± The three-eyed man cried out in pain and hurriedly blocked with his ax. He might be able to fight Xu Jingming with his shield and ax, but the strike after losing his arm was clearly much weaker in terms of defense. As for Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship, it was fused with the profundities of Flowing Water and Spacetime, allowing him to deliver more and more ferocious strikes. In just five consecutive strikes, he prated the three-eyed alien¡¯s chest. Chapter 237 - Final Elimination (3)

Chapter 237 Final Elimination (3)

If it weren¡¯t for the dagger, the oue would probably be unpredictable. Xu Jingming heaved a sigh of relief after killing his opponent. Not long after killing his opponent, the dark-red pir of light descended! 128 survived. ¡°Congrattions on reaching the 7th level of Dark Abyss. You are getting closer and closer to escaping Dark Abyss. The rules for every ensuing round will be different. The rules for this round: kill one person, and you can enter a higher level,¡± a voice echoed in the sky. Xu Jingming held a spear, and just as he finished hearing the voice, he saw a woman holding two sabers charge over. It¡¯s her? Xu Jingming¡¯s heart trembled. This woman was one of the super experts that had attacked Tata. The dual saber-wielding woman¡¯s eyes were cold. She knew who were super experts, so avoiding these people allowed her to easily enter the next round. She just chose a participant closer to her. In two shes, she arrived in front of Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming used his spearmanship in a bid to force open a distance. ng. Xu Jingming immediately retracted his spear in a bid to defend after his strike was parried with a single strike! As for the woman, she had already closed in. Her dual sabers whistled, and Xu Jingming barely blocked one strike with his spear before the other strike swept past his body. Xu Jingming¡¯s body turned ethereal. I¡¯m done after three strikes? Xu Jingming was a little stunned. The gap between the two was too great. Xu Jingming was eliminated! He found himself reaching the seventh level of Dark Abyss! ¡°Oh.¡± ¡°Very impressive.¡± ¡°He escaped to the seventh level of Dark Abyss.¡± ¡°One out of 128.¡± Director Zhou and the other Earth executives heaved a sigh of relief. They had been quite nervous watching the battle previously, and all of them praised Xu Jingming for his excellent results. Xu Jingming hasn¡¯t cultivated for long after all. There are many people stronger than him in the vast universe. It¡¯s already very rare for him to reach the seventh level of Dark Abyss, and this is the result of the game officials¡¯ favoritism. The upper echelons of Earth knew this very well. A rookie¡¯s luck was rtively good when ying for the first time. Of course, one needed strength to reach the seventh level other than luck. At the same time, the upper echelons of Earth felt a sense of helplessness. Xu Jingming¡¯sbat strength was already at the highest level on Earth! The most evolved beings on Earth were Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms. As Earth¡¯s highest-levelbat strength, it appeared very mediocre in the intermediate Escaping Dark Abyss! From this, it was obvious how weak Earth¡¯s overall strength on the evolutionary path was! ¡°The protection period for us as an emerging civilization will end in half a year. We will truly face the storms in the universe.¡± The upper echelons of Earth felt even more pressured. Eliminated. Xu Jingming appeared in a dark void. ¡°Xu Jingming, you escaped to the 7th level from the 20th level of Dark Abyss. Although you ultimately failed in your escape, you will still receive a considerable sum of prize money for your outstanding performance.¡± ¡°Based on the current prize money pool umted, you will receive prize money of 25.39 million cosmic dors! As ¡®Escaping the Dark Abyss¡¯ is still ongoing, the total amount of prize money in the prize money pool will continue rising. You can first withdraw 25.39 million cosmic dors, and the game officials will credit the remaining amount subsequently. You can also choose to collect the total amount at one go after Escaping Dark Abyss ends.¡± Xu Jingming tapped gently. ¡°Withdraw.¡± Instantly, 25.39 million cosmic dors were credited. ¡°Reminder: Please spend cautiously. ording to the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules, cosmic citizens have to pay the corresponding taxes at the end of every cosmic year.¡± Xu Jingming sighed inwardly when he saw this. The Cosmic Human Alliance taxed every cosmic citizen. ording to your spending and ie in a cosmic year, they would calcte the corresponding tax! One could forget about tax evasion-even the lofty members of the Cosmic Human Alliance didn¡¯t attempt tax evasion. After the Cosmic Human Alliance collects the taxes, they will also distribute some to the Star Alliance, Xu Jingming thought. I heard that homeworld civilizations also have the right to collect taxes. For example, Earth¡¯s civilization had the right to tax its cosmic citizens. But Earth temporarily tax-exempts cosmic citizens. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly, knowing the reason very well. This was verymon in the universe-many weak civilizations exempted cosmic citizens from taxes! They didn¡¯t dare to tax them because¡­ they were afraid of their cosmic citizens migrating It was very simple for cosmic citizens to migrate. Many powerful civilizations weed migrants. Across the entire Cosmic Human Alliance, only advanced civilizations had many restrictions on their immigrants. Other civilizations, including intermediate cosmic civilizations, weed cosmic citizens. Weak civilizations mostly exempted cosmic citizens from taxes, but they would encourage cosmic citizens to donate to their homeworld¡¯s civilizations. I received more than 20 million cosmic dors. Xu Jingming was very excited. I really made a killing! However, I¡¯m quite lucky. I won every team battle in those three rounds! I didn¡¯t encounter any experts in the early stages either. Clearly, when the game officials released the participants onto each level, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have any powerful experts around him in the early stages. They took care of this ¡®rookie¡¯ who was participating for the first time in every aspect, giving him a very good gaming experience! I can only y Escaping Dark Abyss five times a day? Xu Jingming opened the interface and took a look. Calm down, calm down. It¡¯s just beginner¡¯s luck; I can¡¯t get addicted. However, how could he not give it another try after earning a huge sum of money? In the next half a month, Xu Jingming yed a total of ten times! Every time, he participated in the intermediate Escaping Dark Abyss. During these ten times, the game officials no longer favored him and made it fair and square. Xu Jingming was ced amongst the crowd of participants. In the end, he failed to clear three rounds four times! He often encountered first-rate experts around him and asionally encountered super experts. He only cleared three rounds twice, earning back his registration fee. There were four more times¡­ but he only reached the seventh round at best! I didn¡¯t clear nine rounds in ten attempts. In total, I didn¡¯t make a loss and even made a little. Xu Jingming checked his records. This is only a cosmic game after all. I heard that Dark Abyss¡¯s main storyline truly makes one struggle in despair and hones one¡¯s mind. However, the focus of my early-stage cultivation is in Blood Rain World. Time passed, and it was finally time for his appointment with the Fei family. Blood Rain World. Standing in the spaceship, Xu Jingming tapped gently andnded in the vast world-Blood Rain World. Chapter 238 - Leaving Lanyue City (1)

Chapter 238 Leaving Lanyue City (1)

Xu Jingming opened his eyes and saw a simple room with a single-eyed man sleeping soundly on the bed. This is the house I rented! Xu Jingming was surprised. At this moment, his body was covered in blurry light. Any yer would be enveloped by light when they came online, and the natives couldn¡¯t see the yers at this moment. The natives could see the yers only after the light dissipated. Three seconds aftering online, the halo dissipated. Xu Jingming flipped his hand and held a flying dagger in his left hand, cing it on the one-eyed man¡¯s neck. p. He pped the one-eyed man. The sleeping one-eyed man was awoken by the p! He was a little stunned. What¡¯s going on? Where am I? Is it day or night? The one-eyed man woke up and saw Xu Jingming in front of him and the ice-cold dagger at his neck! ¡°Spare me, good man. Tell me what you want,¡± the one-eyed man immediately said. ¡°Why are you in my house?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°I-I saw that nobody entered or left this house for days, so I came in to take a look,¡± the one-eyed man said obsequiously. ¡°I don¡¯t have a ce to stay either, so I temporarily sleep here at night. Please forgive me.¡± ¡°Did you take my money?¡± Xu Jingming stared at him. ¡°No, I didn¡¯t find it.¡± The one-eyed man¡¯s heart stirred when he heard that. This old house has silver? Xu Jingming put away his dagger. ¡°Get lost!¡± Only then did the one-eyed man sit up with a sycophantic smile. ¡°Right away. Right away.¡± As he sat up, he suddenly swung his hand from under the nket, and a cold beam shed past Xu Jingming. But when he swung out, his eyes widened-a bloody hole had appeared in his throat! He didn¡¯t even see Xu Jingming make a move. How dare a scoundrel attack me. Xu Jingming shook his head. In his eyes, ordinary attacks happened in slow-motion like snails crawling After killing the scoundrel, Xu Jingming examined the corpse and immediately walked out of the house. It was nighttime, and the crescent moon hung high in the night sky. Xu Jingming walked to the small courtyard, where there was a rather heavy pile of wood. Xu Jingming gently raised his hand from below, and it required more than 500 kilograms of strength. Then, he immediately saw a bundle under the pile of wood. The silver is still here. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The rules of Blood Rain World are harsh. When yers go offline and disappear, they can carry any other item except gold and silver. Xu Jingming sighed. The value of gold and silver in Blood Rain World was extremely high. Therefore, banknotes, gold, and other items couldn¡¯t be brought offline. If he wanted to log off, he had to hide his banknotes and other items! If he was careless, it was very possible for them to be stolen. There¡¯s no need to activate autoy for this bit of silver, Xu Jingming thought. Autoy allowed the body to remain in Blood Rain World, and it was controlled by AI! The AI wasn¡¯t inferior to yers in terms of logic and reason, but the AI was much weaker inbat. It had fixed strategies! Moreover, it could only unleash the strength of a third-rate expert. When one encountered particr situations that required them to stay online for extended periods but had things to do in reality, they could use autoy. The autoy service charged a fee of 100,000 cosmic dors a year-it was expensive! Xu Jingming returned to the house and circled the corpse before carrying it with one hand and leaving under the cover of night. The ce he rented was an ordinary old residence, and it wasn¡¯t a safe ce. He threw the corpse into some ruins a kilometer away. There were often messy corpses here, and the officials would clean them up. In the morning, Xu Jingming ate breakfast at a street stall. Many poor people who passed by looked at the steaming shops enviously, but those who were willing to eat in restaurants, teahouses, and shops were all rich! Arge meat bun cost one coin-enough to buy half a kilogram to one kilogram of rice. Eating at home was much more cost-effective. Lanyue City is already arge city, but the citizens are still suffering. The officials and gangs are exploiting themoners. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. The era of Blood Rain World was a period of decline and chaos for the empire, and the city was already considered orderly. Beyond the city was truewlessness. Bandits ran rampant, and human lives were worth nothing It¡¯s about time to head to the Fei family. Xu Jingming lined up five coins on the table and got up to leave. A waiter immediately put away the coins and started clearing the table. Momentster. In front of the Fei family mansion, Xu Jingming arrived with a spear holster on his back. A servant led the way. ¡°Guard Jing, Miss has instructed us to wait here. Please have a break in the front hall. She will meet youter.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and arrived in the front hall. In the front hall, a tall man was sitting there drinking tea leisurely. When he discovered that Xu Jingming had been brought back, the tall man immediately got up happily and smiled warmly. ¡°I¡¯m Luo Baichuan.¡± ¡°Jingming,¡± Xu Jingming said with cupped hands. ¡°Brother Jingming, you¡¯re also invited to be a guard?¡± Luo Baichuan smiled. He also noticed the spear holster on Xu Jingming¡¯s back. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Luo Baichuan said warmly, ¡°Brother Jingming, have a seat. We¡¯ll work together in the future. I was in the ck Ax Gang¡­¡± Luo Baichuan liked to make friends, so he kept talking to Xu Jingming and almost spilled all of his secrets. Xu Jingming also chatted briefly with Luo Baichuan. Of course, it was a conversation in which Luo Baichuan said ten sentences while he said one. After chatting for an hour. Finally, two women walked in. One still looked like a young maiden, and the other was a cold woman who didn¡¯t smile. Chapter 239 - Leaving Lanyue City (2) Chapter 239 Leaving Lanyue City (2) ¡°Hello, Brother Luo, Brother Jing!¡± The girl walked in and smiled brightly when she saw Xu Jingming and Luo Baichuan. ¡°Let me introduce everyone. This is Senior Sister Qiu Tong, the eldest senior sister of our Flying Sword Gallery. I¡¯ll be troubling the three of you for my trip to the capital!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll naturally do our best,¡± Luo Baichuan immediately said. Xu Jingming and Qiu Tong also cupped their hands and replied. ¡°The journey to the capital is long, arduous, and dangerous. Therefore, our Fei family is very cautious when choosing guards. I specially invited the three of you, and my father chose the other guards.¡± The girl sat down and spoke without hiding anything. Xu Jingming and the others chatted with the youngdy. Soon, Butler Zhang arrived. ¡°Hi there,¡± Uncle Zhang said. ¡°On this trip to the capital, there will be checks of your identity tokens! In particr, the capital has stringent checks on identity. Are the three of you¡­ registered? If not, I¡¯ll bring you to the officials to register your identity and receive your identity tokens.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve registered,¡± Qiu Tong replied softly. ¡°I registered half a year ago,¡± Luo Baichuan said with a smile. ¡°Without an identity token, I couldn¡¯t deposit money in the bank; I had to register.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°I didn¡¯t register.¡± ¡°Guard Jing, pleasee with me quickly,¡± Uncle Zhang said. ¡°I¡¯ll take you there. You can finish registering byte morning.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. An identity token was equivalent to an identity card on Earth! During the most stable period of the empire¡¯s rule, everymoner had to register and receive an identity token. Without an identity token, one couldn¡¯t go out of town. Of course, the management of various ces wasx now, and the authorities¡¯ control over many ces was very weak. Few of themoners outside the city registered, and even most of themoners in the city didn¡¯t register. On the street. Butler Zhang, Xu Jingming, and the two servants walked together. ¡°Guard Jing, I heard that you blocked many of Elder Feng¡¯s moves during the battle with the Flower Moon Gang?¡± Uncle Zhang asked with a smile. ¡°I was at a disadvantage,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°It looks like you¡¯re close to being a first-rate expert,¡± Uncle Zhangmented with a smile. ¡°Master knows about you and specially instructed me to raise your hiring fee to 100 taels a month.¡± Xu Jingming was quite grateful. ¡°I¡¯ll have to thank Master Fei. Thank you, Butler Zhang.¡± Although he had reached first-rate standards now, he was indeed inferior to Elder Feng of the Flower Moon Gang! For the Fei family to raise their hiring price to this much based on his achievements back then¡­ he was indeed a good boss. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t say it himself¡ªI¡¯ve already reached first-rate. This was because being a first-rate expert was very vague in Blood Rain World! After all, the natives didn¡¯t have interfaces and couldn¡¯t see their actualbat bonus! They could only determine their approximate level based on actualbat. Xu Jingming needed actualbat to prove that he was a first-rate expert! ****** Due to the Fei family¡¯s butler, Uncle Zhang, the trip to the government office was very fast. Xu Jingming quickly registered himself and left a record with the officials. Moreover, they carved a waist token with precious ck jade. There were also differences in the material of the waist tokens. Ordinary ones were made of wood and bamboo, and some were made of stone. The better ones were made of metal, and above that were other expensive materials. ck jade was considered a type of jade. It waspletely ck and had a luster. It also exuded warmth when one held it often. There were only a few strokes on the waist token that sketched out Xu Jingming¡¯s appearance. At the very least, it could determine the approximate facial shape and features. It also recorded that Xu Jingming¡¯s hometown was Cross Slope Vige, 50 kilometers east of Lanyue City. He also recorded his age via his date of birth on his waist token. Identity waist token. Xu Jingming held the waist token made of ck jade and sighed with emotion. The records were quite detailed, so he immediately inserted it into his belt and carried it with him. In the next few days, after receiving his first month¡¯s sry, Xu Jingming also went to the official bank to deposit his money! He had saved a total of 150 taels of silver. This was because the official banknotes¡¯ lowest denomination was 50 taels of silver! Moreover, depositing silver incurred a processing fee! It couldn¡¯t be helped; Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t carry more than five kilograms of silver to the capital. It was much more convenient to deposit his silver and receive banknotes, and he wasn¡¯t afraid of looting! I wonder when I¡¯ll be back after this trip. Old Master Fei looked at his old residence with mixed emotions. Fei Xin was also very reluctant. She had grown up here since she was a child, and she had feelings for every de of grass and every piece of vegetation. ¡°Old Zhang, the few of you will be taking care of the Fei family mansion in the future,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°Yes, Master,¡± an elder replied. He also had some servants around him. The Fei family still kept some servants and would maintain the entire residence for long periods. Of course, most of the other businesses had long been sold out. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Old Master Fei and Xin boarded a rtively simple carriage, and two maidservants entered the carriage to serve them. They are quite willing to spend. The guards¡¯ horses are all quite majestic and handsome. They¡¯re all good thoroughbreds. Xu Jingming rode his horse. This was his first time riding in Blood Rain World, but he had already tried it in other virtual worlds! After all, other than attempting Escaping Dark Abyss in the past month or so, he had experienced many virtual worlds. However, he didn¡¯t venture deep into them. Horse-riding, militarybat, arenabat¡­ He had tried many things. After reaching cellr control, horse-riding was also very easy. The convoy of horses quickly exited the northern city gate. I¡¯m leaving Lanyue City. Xu Jingming, Luo Baichuan, Qiu Tong, and many other guards took onest look. Many of them were leaving their hometowns. Once they headed to the capital, it would be difficult for them to return for the rest of their lives. Chapter 240 - Leaving Lanyue City (3)

Chapter 240 Leaving Lanyue City (3)

But for the sake of their future and a brighter future, they were willing to go to the capital. Lanyue City is the first city I went to in Blood Rain World, and it¡¯s also my hometown in name. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°Giddy up!¡± Xu Jingming rode his horse and followed the convoy. He didn¡¯t look back and headed north. After leaving the northern city gate, the convoy moved along the main roads. The horses were handsome, and the carriage was also a luxury product forged by top craftsmen. It appeared simple on the surface, but it actually had a very good suspension system. Sitting in the carriage, the vibrations werepletely within tolerable limits. Fei Xin also drew the curtains and looked out curiously. ¡°I heard that it¡¯s very chaotic outside the city,¡± Xin whispered. She had only gone beyond the city gates once in her life and had never gone further. ¡°There are officials in the city, the Blood Rain Guards, many families, and gangs. All of them want the city to be stable,¡± Old Master Fei said with a smile. ¡°However, it¡¯s different outside the city. Beyond the city are vastnds, and there are as many bandits as there is hair on an ox. Human lives are worth nothing.¡± Fei Xin nodded slightly. ¡°Therefore, everyone outside the city wants to settle down in the city.¡± Old Master Fei looked out the window. ¡°We have to rush to the capital. It¡¯s a long journey, and it won¡¯t be easy.¡± Fei Xin was very curious. It won¡¯t be easy? As a young scion who had never made long trips, she felt that everything outside appeared novel. They set off in the morning and stopped at noon to eat the food they carried. ¡°We didn¡¯t encounter any bandits after traveling more than 200 kilometers in the morning. Didn¡¯t you say that there are as many bandits as there is hair on an ox?¡± Fei Xin sat on the grass and mumbled as she ate exquisite pastries. Qiu Tong¡ªwho was sitting to the side-said calmly, ¡°Junior Sister, the horses the Fei family chose are all thoroughbreds. The bandits know from afar that such a convoy isn¡¯t to be trifled with! This is because weaker factions can¡¯t bear to buy so many good horses, nor do they dare to be so ostentatious! Ordinary bandits don¡¯t dare to send themselves to their deaths.¡± ¡°Thoroughbreds?¡± Fei Xin shook her head. ¡°I heard that some famous horses in the world can travel thousands of kilometers a day. Our horses are nothing.¡± ¡°There¡¯s not a single horse in Lanyue City that can travel thousands of kilometers a day! A single horse is worth 10,000 taels of silver,¡± Qiu Tong said. Suddenly, she saw a group of people emerging from the forest in the distance. Qiu Tong smiled. ¡°Junior Sister, didn¡¯t you say that there were no bandits? Iing bandits!¡± Xu Jingming, Luo Baichuan, and the other guards looked into the distance. ¡°Bandits?¡± Old Master Fei was very calm. Back when he was working on his family business alone, he had already weathered all kinds of storms. There were hundreds of people in the distance, holding bows and other items. Leading them was a red-shirted man dressed rather loudly. The red-shirted man spoke, his voice resounding in the surroundings. ¡°What a convoy. These horses are all thoroughbreds. I wonder if the old master of this convoy will pity us? Give us some silver. It¡¯s been several days since our hundreds of brothers had their stomachs filled.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll bestow ten taels of silver. Take it and leave,¡± Uncle Zhang shouted. ¡°Ten taels of silver?¡± The red-shirted manughed involuntarily. ¡°Is the old master of the convoy joking? It has to be at least 300 taels of silver-that¡¯s the minimum! This bit of silver is probably nothing¡­¡± ¡°Guard Jing, Guard Luo, Guard Qiu, Guard Fan, Guard Yu¡ªthe five of you, force them back,¡± Uncle Zhang ordered. When Xu Jingming heard that, he instantly pulled out the two spear segments on his back and locked them with a twist. Luo Baichuan also took out two axes from behind him. Qiu Tong instantly drew her sword. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Five figures charged out from the crowd of guards like five arrows, heading straight for the bandits. ¡°Qualified experts.¡± The red-shirted man¡¯s pupils constricted when he saw this. From their running speed, he was certain that everyone had reached qualified status. ¡°Fire,¡± the red-shirted man ordered. Immediately, 50 bandits shot arrows at the same time! Other bandits also held throwing weapons. For a bandit gang to survive to this day, they naturally had some strength. Under the barrage of arrows and throwing weapons, five figures brazenly charged into the bandit gang. Instantly, the bandits copsed like a house of cards, and many bandits were sent flying seven to eight meters high. ¡°What?¡± The red-shirted man was rmed when he saw this scene. ¡°These five people are at least second-rate experts.¡± As the leader of the bandits, he was a second-rate expert. He believed that with the teamwork of his gang members, he could threaten some third-rate experts. However, a second-rate expert was much better than a third-rate expert in actualbat in terms of environmental control. ¡°Just five random people are that impressive?¡± The red-shirted man immediately shouted, ¡°Retreat!¡± He turned into a red stream of light and fled the fastest! The hundreds of bandits also fled in panic and scattered. The five guards stopped and returned. ¡°How are the five new recruits?¡± Old Master Fei watched from afar and chuckled. The silver-haired elder beside him nodded slightly. ¡°The other four can be considered second-rate experts, but Guard Jing¡¯s spearmanship is quite extraordinary. An invisible spear intent envelops the surroundings, causing the enemy to tremble in fear. I suspect that he has reached first-rate.¡± ¡°First-rate?¡± Old Master Fei¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°I can sense that pressure.¡± The silver-haired elder nodded. ¡°You have hired a good helper.¡± Old Master Feiughed; he was in a good mood. The first-rate experts beside him were all Blood Rain Guard experts sent by his son. The other guards were all second-rate, but from the looks of it, there was an additional first-rate expert. First-rate experts were very rare in Blood Rain World. If one was willing to join a gang, they were elders and guest elders of the Flower Moon Gang. They could easily be rich! Very few were willing to be guards. Typically, only wealthy families or truly illustrious figures could employ first-rate experts. For example, the eldest son of the Fei family. ¡°Regardless, the journey will be smoother with another first-rate expert,¡± the silver-haired elder said. Old Master Fei nodded slightly. ¡°I feel more at ease with Guard Jing by my daughter¡¯s side. Remember, my daughter¡¯s safety is of utmost priority on this journey. I¡¯m an old man on his deathbed; my daughter¡¯s safetyes first.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Master.¡± The silver-haired elder nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve already arranged for three experts to stay by Miss¡¯s side, and now, there¡¯s Guard Jing.¡± Old Master Fei nodded. In fact, he didn¡¯t know if it was right or wrong to follow his son to the capital! After all, it was a long journey. Even though the guards were very strong, he was worried that something would go wrong on the way. As an old man, it was fine if he died, but his daughter was still young. After defeating the bandits, the Fei family convoy quickly resumed their journey, heading north toward the capital. Chapter 241 - I Can’t Help It! (1) Chapter 241 I Can¡¯t Help It! (1) In an evening more than ten dayster, the travel-worn Fei family convoy saw arge city looming in the distance. ¡°Fengye City.¡± Fei Xin looked out the carriage window with anticipation in her eyes. ¡°We can finally get some rest.¡± Traveling daily had its toll. Although the carriage was luxurious, expensive, and had excellent suspension capabilities, traveling hundreds of kilometers a day¡­ Wasn¡¯t something Fei Xin was ustomed to. In the beginning, she found the barbaric world outside the city refreshing. But after seeing the poverty, destion, and death outside the city, she found that the bustling cities were better. ¡°Xin, you¡¯re lucky to be able to spend the night in Fengye City,¡± Old Master Fei said with a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s enter the city early. You can get something good to eat and have a good rest.¡± Fei Xin nodded excitedly. ¡°I want to eat the best local delicacies! I want to stay in the best room!¡± During the long journey, they often rested in inns that had wanting conditions out in the wilderness. It was very rare to spend the night in arge city, so Xu Jingming and the other guards were in a good mood. They could finally have a good rest. Fengye City was arge city not inferior to Lanyue City. Night fell. ¡°I¡¯m so full.¡± Fei Xin walked happily on the street. She had taken a bath and changed into a set of clean clothes before enjoying the best local delicacies. Fei Xin brought her subordinates to experience the bustling city at night. ¡°Miss, the prosperity of Fengye City is in no way inferior to our Lanyue City. The most famous area in the city is Hundred Hollows Bridge,¡± Uncle Zhang said as he followed. Uncle Zhang was naturally familiar with the entire journey. ¡°Hundred Hollows Bridge? Is it very lively?¡± Xin asked. Uncle Zhang nodded. ¡°Hundred Hollows Bridge is arge stone bridge with 108 underpasses. There are many flower boatsing and going under the bridges, and some superrge flower boats are ashore all year round. They are a few stories high and do all kinds of business. There are also many merchants around Hundred Hollows Bridge and all kinds of novel and acrobatic performances. People only leave after midnight.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Fei Xin said immediately. Xu Jingming, Qiu Tong, Luo Baichuan, and the three Blood Rain Guard guards followed. The group headed for Hundred Hollows Bridge. ****** The area around Hundred Hollows Bridge was filled with people, and it was bustling. Even the poor asionally came to take a look at the bustling scenery. ¡°See this? There are plenty of people, right? You won¡¯t be able to see such a lively scene in the vige for the rest of your life.¡± A muscrborer showed off the bustling city with his wife and daughter, who had just entered the city. mu His wife and daughter widened their eyes at the colorful lights in front of them. Wow! They had never seen such a beautiful ce in their lives, nor had they seen so manynterns. The beauty far exceeded anything they could dream of. At this moment, there was a young couple in the crowd. ¡°Darling, are you really nning on entering the academy to teach?¡± the woman asked. ¡°Yeah, the family business is too tiring, so I don¡¯t want topete with Brother. It¡¯s better to teach at the academy,¡± the man replied with a smile. ¡°Moreover, our children can study and practice martial arts better at the academy.¡± The woman nodded slightly, and she suddenly heard chaos in the distance. ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°Scram!¡± The young couple looked over and saw a group of people approaching from afar. They were domineering, and wherever they passed, they wouldsh out with their whips, scaring the surrounding citizens into giving way. These whips hit some pedestrians¡ªthey were of all ages. Some of them had their skin rupture immediately, and they spewed blood. Some children cried loudly from theshings, and their parents immediately fled with their children. ¡°It¡¯s Overlord Fang.¡± The man frowned when he saw it. ¡°He¡¯s really the overlord of Fengye City,¡± the woman murmured softly. The couple naturally avoided together with the crowd. urro The surrounding crowd avoided the group of people! The people being whipped cried out, and some even died from theshings. This group of people surrounded a youth who exuded hostility. The youth looked around with a ferocious gaze, and when he saw the surrounding citizens¡¯ terrified looks and how none of them dared to look at him, the youth felt delighted. He was Fang Chong, the hegemon of the entire city! He was used to being domineering ¡ªto him, being domineering was how things worked. Fang Chong swept his gaze around and was satisfied when he saw the citizens who were slow to dodge, bleeding, or even on the ground. Huh? Fang Chong swept his gaze around and suddenly stared at a person in the distant crowd. It was a woman, and his eyes couldn¡¯t help but light up. Although this woman was considered average in terms of appearance, Fang Chong was used to seeing all kinds of women. What truly attracted him was the woman¡¯s bearing-a unique bearing that was untainted. ¡°Hey.¡± Fang Chong pointed into the distance. ¡°Bring that beauty over.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Theckeys beside him looked in the direction he pointed and immediately saw the woman! The young couple in the distance naturally dodged, but when Fang Chong pointed his finger over, the young couple noticed this scene and felt a bolt out of the blue. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± the man said anxiously as he sped the woman¡¯s hand. However, the woman was petite and weak, so she was clearly slower. The thugs¡ªwith some experts among them, quickly surrounded the couple. The young couple¡¯s hearts trembled. It¡¯s over. Tragedy has fallen on us. The man felt that a cmity had befallen him, and he didn¡¯t know how to escape it. Fang Chong arrived in front of the young couple surrounded by his subordinates. ¡°I¡¯m Wang Qian, and I¡¯m about to be New Moon Academy¡¯s lecturer.¡± The man immediately cupped his hands and said, ¡°Please forgive me, for I¡¯m unaware of how I offended you, Young Master Fang.¡± The woman beside him also apologized. Chapter 242 - I Can’t Help It! (2)

Chapter 242 I Can¡¯t Help It! (2)

¡°Wang Qian?¡± Fang Chong pricked up his brows and said casually, ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of you! I find your wife rather beautiful. Quickly give her to me so as to avoid getting yourself killed!¡± The young couple¡¯s expressions changed drastically. As for the citizens at Hundred Hollows Bridge standing far away, they sighed inwardly! However, the citizens in Fengye City were already used to it. It would be surprising if Fang Chong didn¡¯t do anything. ¡°Young Master Fang, we are a loving couple. Please¡­¡± the man said. Fang Chong dug his ears and waved his hand impatiently. Several people immediately stepped forward, and the man instantly tried to put himself between them and his wife, hoping to protect her. ¡°Pfft.¡± The thug brazenly stabbed through Wang Qian¡¯s chest. When he drew his saber and pushed, the thug pushed thetter to the side, causing blood to gurgle. ¡°Darling, Darling.¡± The woman beside him felt like the sky had copsed. Her husband had treated her very well. He had just talked about their future after he entered the academy to teach, but a cmity had befallen him. The man looked at his wife, his eyes filled with worry and reluctance. Then, the light in his eyes dimmed. The woman hugged her husband¡¯s corpse, her mind in a daze. The thugs beside the woman quickly grabbed her and dragged her over to Fang Chong. ¡°Young Master, here¡¯s the beauty,¡± his subordinate reported. ¡°Kill me. Kill me.¡± The woman stared nkly at her husband¡¯s corpse, wishing to die with her husband. ¡°Be good, and the family will be spared.¡± Fang Chong looked at the woman and said casually, ¡°If you aren¡¯t obedient, your parents, your children, your husband¡¯s family, and your family¡­ None of them will survive!¡± His tone was very casual, but the content made the woman shudder. Parents and children? Mine and my husband¡¯s families¡ªall those people? The woman didn¡¯t doubt Overlord Fang¡¯s words. At this moment, Xu Jingming and the others were strolling around Hundred Hollows Bridge with Fei Xin. ¡°What¡¯s going on up ahead?¡± Fei Xin led her men over. Her guards were all great experts who had perfect control over their strength, so they naturally separated the crowd and kept advancing with her. Soon, they saw the corpse of a man lying on the ground covered in blood, the woman crying, and the threatening Fang Chong. ¡°How pitiful.¡± ¡°They were unlucky and were targeted by Overlord Fang.¡± ¡°Nothing good wille from being targeted.¡± ¡°That man is also stupid. If Overlord Fang takes a fancy to his wife, won¡¯t it be fine if he just hands her over? Trying to stop that will only lead to death.¡± ¡°He died in vain.¡± The surrounding citizens were ustomed to it. After all, such things happened every few days. The citizens were already used to enduring it silently. Fei Xin listened to the discussions around her and roughly understood what had happened. She couldn¡¯t help but say softly, ¡°He risked his life to block a powerful enemy for his wife! He must really love his wife.¡± ¡°How pitiful.¡± Fei Xin looked at the man¡¯s corpse and then at the woman who was crying weakly. She whispered, ¡°I¡¯ll help you save your wife.¡± ¡°Miss.¡± Uncle Zhang felt that things weren¡¯t developing in the right direction. His mistress was used to doing whatever she wanted in Lanyue City. In Lanyue City, be it the officials or the three gangs, none of them dared to offend the Fei family. However, this was elsewhere! ¡°You rascal!¡± Fei Xin pointed at Fang Chong and shouted angrily. Whoosh. The surrounding citizens were stunned at first, but they quickly dodged in fright, afraid of being implicated. This left only the butler and six guards around Fei Xin. Fang Chong was still teasing the woman he had just captured when he suddenly noticed a girl not far away. She pointed at him and shouted angrily, ¡°You rascal!¡± Fang Chong was a little stunned. What? Has the world changed? Am I dreaming? Someone dared to point at him and curse at him in Fengye City? ¡°You killed and stole a wife in front of everyone! How can you be so unscrupulous?¡± Fei Xin stepped forward and said angrily, ¡°Moreover, this isn¡¯t even the first time you¡¯re doing such deeds?¡± Fei Xin was fuming. At her age, she yearned for love. When she saw the couple suffer like this, she naturally couldn¡¯t help it! She didn¡¯t want to tolerate it either! ¡°Hehehe, what an interesting girl. Where is she from?¡± Unfazed, Fang Chong found it interesting. He smiled at Fei Xin. ¡°That¡¯s right, I¡¯ve done this kind of thing at least 800 times! There are all kinds of people, and I¡¯m the best. Isn¡¯t it only right to kill some people and snatch some beauties?¡± ¡°Right?¡± Fei Xin¡¯s eyes turned red. Fang Chong smiled happily. ¡°Lass, I think you¡¯re quite interesting. Why don¡¯t youe over to my ce and have some fun with me for a few days? When the timees, I¡¯ll give you a quick death by drinking a cup of poisonous wine as an apology for your rudeness today. If you refuse, it will be a disaster for your family!¡± ¡°Disaster?¡± Fei Xin became even angrier, and Butler Zhang¡¯s expression sank. ¡°Take him down.¡± Fei Xin angrily pointed at Fang Chong ¡°Go,¡± Fang Chong said casually, and a group of thugs immediately surrounded him proficiently. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Over at Fei Xin¡¯s side, an elder from the Blood Rain Guard waved his hand, and cold beams shed. Instantly, more than half of Fang Chong¡¯s thugs copsed. All of them had concealed weapons between their brows. It wasn¡¯t difficult for a concealed weapon to enter the be. The difficult thing was that more than 20 concealed weapons had simultaneously shot into the be of more than 20 people. Even Xu Jingming, who had reached cellr control, was surprised. This also made the expressions of the remaining people beside Fang Chong change drastically. Those who hadn¡¯t died from concealed weapons were all qualified experts. As for Xu Jingming, Qiu Tong, and Luo Baichuan¡­ The moment they moved, they turned into afterimages and lunged forward. With a sh, the four experts beside Fang Chong copsed one after another. The only second-rate expert had his throat prated by Xu Jingming¡¯s spear in two strikes. Fang Chong stood there in a daze as all his subordinates around him died. Where am I? I¡¯m in Fengye City! This is my territory! Fang Chong looked around. The ordinary thugs were dead¡ªthey had been hit in the be by a concealed weapon. Even the four experts beside him were dead! The only second-rate expert had his throat stabbed and was lying on the ground. ¡°Heh heh.¡± Fang Chongughed and said obsequiously, ¡°I was out of line to identally provoke you.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that you wanted to have fun with me and give me a cup of poisonous wine?¡± Fei Xin said angrily. ¡°You even said that my family is in trouble?¡± ¡°A joke; it¡¯s all a joke.¡± Fang Chong smiled and said, ¡°You and I are both high-ss people, so there¡¯s no need to hurt our rtionship over those bumpkins. My father is Fang Sanyou, and he¡¯s a lifelong friend of Nest Mountain Lake¡¯s master. My adoptive father is the boss of the number one gang in Fengye City¡ªthe Nine Song Gang-Dong Ke. Cut me some ck and forgive me for my rudeness.¡± ¡°The master of Nest Mountain Lake?¡± A gray-robed Blood Rain Guard beside Fei Xin frowned slightly and whispered, ¡°The master of Nest Mountain Lake is in control of the surrounding 500 kilometers. It¡¯s not suitable to be an enemy.¡± Upon hearing that, Uncle Zhang immediatelyforted her softly. ¡°Miss, it¡¯s best if we avoid trouble on our journey.¡± ¡°Miss, I don¡¯t want to provoke you either. All of you are strong, so you must be foreign powerhouses. It¡¯s all my fault, my fault.¡± Fang Chong smiled obsequiously. The citizens in the distance watched in silence. Nobody dared to say a word. The woman also arrived beside her husband¡¯s corpse and didn¡¯t dare to say a word. Swish A cold beam suddenly flew out from Fei Xin¡¯s waist and brushed past Fang Chong¡¯s neck. Fang Chong stood still in a daze and immediately held his neck. Blood gradually seeped out of his neck as he stared at Fei Xin in disbelief. ¡°H-how dare you¡­¡± Just before his death, Fang Chong couldn¡¯t believe that he would be killed. Were these people in front of him really not afraid? Fang Chong sped his neck and copsed in despair, seeing the citizens around him. Their eyes were filled with joy, ecstasy, and excitement¡­ Are these bumpkins that happy? Dad, Dad, you have to avenge me! Avenge me! Fang Chong¡¯s consciousness sank into oblivion. His corpsey there motionless. The surrounding citizens felt their blood boil as they stared at the corpse excitedly! ¡°Miss.¡± Uncle Zhang felt his head swell when he saw this. She had a kick from executing him, but things were going to get thorny soon. ¡°Dear me, couldn¡¯t you hold back? It¡¯s fine if you just beat him up, but killing him will result in a huge vendetta.¡± Fei Xin looked at Uncle Zhang and said angrily, ¡°I can¡¯t help it!¡± Chapter 243 - Seven Kills Building’s Credibility (1)

Chapter 243 Seven Kills Building¡¯s Credibility (1)

Fei Xin was the most famous disciple of Lanyue City¡¯s Flying Sword Gallery. Although she was still a little short of entering the Transcendent realm, her sword technique was already extraordinary. Qiu Tong was her eldest senior sister. ¡°The Fang family is quite influential in Fengye City. They will soon know everything that has transpired here,¡± the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s gray-robed guard said seriously. ¡°We have to meet up with Master immediately.¡± ¡°Miss, let¡¯s go-quickly,¡± Uncle Zhang urged. At this moment, Fei Xin didn¡¯t dare let her rashness get the better of her. She said to the woman holding her husband¡¯s corpse, ¡°You should leave quickly.¡± The woman kneeled and kowtowed. ¡°Thank you, benefactor.¡± Then, she held back her sorrow, silently carried her husband¡¯s corpse on her back, and trudged away. Fei Xin and the others quickly left, leaving Fang Chong and the other corpses behind. Hundred Hollows Bridge was packed with people. Countless people looked at the corpses, and a group of people immediately appeared to cordon off the area and guard the corpses. ¡°The Nine Song Gang is handling some matters. Get lost.¡± Dozens of gang members protected the scene. The Nine Song Gang was thergest gang in Fengye City, and they were stronger than any of the three gangs in Lanyue City. In such a bustling ce, many gang members naturally maintained order in exchange for protection fees. Xu Jingming and the others had attacked too ruthlessly. These ordinary gang members didn¡¯t dare to join in the fray and throw their lives away; they only dared to step forward now. In the inn. ¡°Dad, I killed someone,¡± Fei Xin said with her head lowered when she saw her father. ¡°The son of Fengye City¡¯s Fang Sanyou, Fang Chong, was killed,¡± Uncle Zhang immediately said. ¡°This Fang Chong is the adopted son of Nine Song Gang¡¯s leader, Dong Ke. It¡¯s said that Fang Sanyou and the master of Nest Mountain Lake are best friends.¡± Before his son rose to prominence, Old Master Fei naturally had extraordinary means to make a name for himself. He nodded calmly and ordered, ¡°We can¡¯t stay in the inn any longer. Quickly head to the camp of the Blood Rain Guard in Fengye City. Everyone, quickly bring your things and set off immediately!¡± Soon, the Fei family convoy headed straight for Blood Rain Guard¡¯s encampment. ****** The Fang family¡¯s status in Fengye City was extraordinary. The local Blood Rain Guardmander and City Lord were good friends of Fang Sanyou. The Nine Song Gang¡¯s boss, Dong Ke, had taken the initiative to adopt Fang Chong as his adopted son. From this, it could be seen how influential Fang Sanyou was. ¡°What did you say?¡± Fang Sanyou¡ªwho had just climbed out of bed with his clothes draped over him-stared at the person in front of him. ¡°Young Master Fang Chong was killed on the spot after a conflict between foreigners broke out at Hundred Hollows Bridge. His subordinates were also wiped out in the blink of an eye,¡± a bald man said carefully. ¡°I was at the entrance of Hundred Hollows Bridge, and I saw it clearly from the side. Those foreigners were too terrifying, so the gang members didn¡¯t dare to attack. Now, the other gang members are protecting Young Master Fang Chong¡¯s corpse.¡± ¡°All were killed in the blink of an eye?¡± Fang Sanyou narrowed his eyes like a venomous snake. ¡°Are you sure? Even Tie Daoxiong by my son¡¯s side was killed?¡± ¡°Yes, his saber technique was impressive, but he was stabbed in the throat by a foreign, spear-wielding youth upon shing,¡± the bald man immediately replied. Tie Daoxiong was the most famous among Fang Chong¡¯s subordinates. He was a second-rate expert after all, and the members of Nine Song Gang knew him. ¡°Upon shing?¡± Fang Sanyou¡¯s pupils constricted, and he asked, ¡°How many people did the other party have? How many people attacked?¡± ¡°There were a total of eight people, and the person in the lead was a girl. She was the one who killed Young Master Fang Chong. One of them used concealed weapons and instantly killed more than half of the men. Then, three people rushed out¡­ In the blink of an eye, Lord Xiong and the others were all killed,¡± the bald man recounted. ¡°Young Master Fang Chong also revealed his identity and his rtionship with the one from Nest Mountain Lake, but he was still killed.¡± Fang Sanyou waved his hand, and the bald man immediately left. Fang Sanyou looked at the night sky outside the window and felt flustered. A powerful foreigner whose background is unknown. Fang Sanyou hated unknown enemies the most. He could do whatever he wanted in Fengye City, but it was difficult to say for foreigners like this. They could vary in terms of importance¡ªtoo big, and they would be existences he couldn¡¯t resist. ¡°Old Fu,¡± Fang Sanyou immediately shouted. An elder quickly arrived outside the study. ¡°Old Fu, quickly bring a team and protect my younger son. Follow the west city gate and head to Nest Mountain Lake as quickly as possible,¡± Fang Sanyou instructed. Most of the members of his Fang family were at Nest Mountain Lake, and only his wife and children followed him to Fengye City. ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the elder replied. He then immediately led his men to protect the young scion. I want to see what kind of background they have. Fang Sanyou had managed Fengye City for many years and was quite confident. It was just that he was used to considering the consequences of failure before victory by securing his bloodline via sending them off first. The convoy headed straight for the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s encampment. The Blood Rain Guard encampment in every city was the most important ce. It represented the empire¡¯s strongest force in this city! ¡°Halt!¡± The guards at the encampment entrance immediately shouted angrily from afar as arrows pointed at the horse team. Whoosh! A ck token flew over from afar and stabbed into the ground outside the encampment. ¡°Get yourmander out.¡± A silver-haired elder in the Fei family team shouted angrily. ¡°It¡¯s the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s ck Blood Token?¡± The garrison guard was rmed when he saw it and immediately returned to report. Soon, Commander Chang of Fengye City¡¯s Blood Rain Guard immediately led his subordinates to wee them. ¡°Greetings, my lords.¡± Commander Chang was a bearded man with a valiant bearing. He knew very well that those who could produce the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s ck Blood Token were all members of the empire¡¯s eastern region headquarters. Chapter 244 - Seven Kills Building’s Credibility (2) Chapter 244 Seven Kills Building¡¯s Credibility (2) Only then did Old Master Fei get off the carriage while protected by his men. ¡°This is Commander Fei¡¯s father,¡± the silver-haired elder shouted. Old Master Fei took out a golden token with the word ¡®Fei¡¯ on it! The patterns on the token wereplicated. Commander Chang looked up and immediately knew that this was the personal order of the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s highest leader in the eastern region-Lord Fei! Seeing this token was no different from seeing Commander Fei himself! ¡°Old Master Fei.¡± Commander Chang immediately kneeled on one knee and became even more humble. This was Sir Fei¡¯s father! If anything happened, he would be finished. The subordinates behind Commander Chang fell to their knees. ¡°Good.¡± Old Master Fei¡¯s expression was cold. ¡°I passed by Fengye City, but who would¡¯ve thought that a bully named Fang Chong would dare to attack one of mine and threaten to wipe out my entire family? How bold of him!¡± ¡°Fang Chong?¡± Commander Chang immediately understood. domineering. He wanted to attack Old Master Fei¡¯s convoy? He had really bitten off more than he could chew! ¡°I¡¯ll temporarily stay in the Blood Rain Guard encampment,¡± Old Master Fei ordered. ¡°Commander Chang, you¡¯re in charge of leading the Blood Rain Guard. Can you storm the Fangs and capture Fang Sanyou?¡± ¡°I guarantee you on my life that I will definitely capture Fang Sanyou!¡± Commander Chang¡¯s eyes turned red as he replied directly. ¡°Good.¡± Old Master Fei nodded. ¡°Guard Lu, take Guard Chou and Guard Jing with you and apany Commander Chang. You have to capture Fang Sanyou, dead or alive!¡± Updates by . ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The silver-haired elder, the gray-shirted man, and Xu Jingming immediately responded. The three of them ¡°Sorry to trouble the three of you,¡± Commander Chang said politely before giving the order. ¡°Pass down the order that nobody is to be allowed out of the city through the four city gates. Capture any suspicious ones!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Four teams immediately took the order and quickly rode off. ¡°Principales Yu, take these subordinates and serve Old Master Fei carefully. Guard the encampment well. Everyone else, set off with me.¡± Commander Chang immediately gave his orders. There weren¡¯t many Blood Rain Guards in a city-only about 3,000 strong¡ªbut they were well-equipped! For example, powerful bows and crossbows were banned among themon folk, but the Blood Rain Guards were naturally equipped with them. Rumble! The Blood Rain Guard mobilized arge number of troops. Instantly, quakes ran through Fengye Cityeven the Nine Song Gang was rmed! Although the Nine Song Gang was known to have more than 100,000 members, most of them were ordinary people. The number of elites they had was only one in ten, and their weapons and equipment were far inferior. The gang didn¡¯t have a high chance of winning in a head-on battle, much less when the Blood Rain Guard represented the empire. To officially fall out with the empire? The gang didn¡¯t have that confidence. They were better at despicable methods and not fighting the empire¡¯s army head-on. Fang Sanyou is finished. What kind of powerful figure did he offend? Dong Ke sat on a flower boat and drank. ¡°Boss, are we just going to watch everything happen and ignore Lord Fang?¡± the white-shirted man beside him asked carefully. Dong Ke shook his head. ¡°To be able to make Old Crook Chang act like a mad dog, this foreigner definitely has a huge background! He¡¯s not worth interfering with. Moreover, we¡¯ve never been friends with Fang Sanyou! If it weren¡¯t for that person from Nest Mountain Lake, I would¡¯ve killed him.¡± The white-shirted man nodded slightly. The most terrifying faction in the surrounding 500 kilometers wasn¡¯t the empire but the master of Nest Mountain Lake. Fang Sanyou represented Nest Mountain Lake in Fengye City! He ran many businesses, which were also Nest Mountain Lake¡¯s businesses in Fengye City. Therefore, be it the officials or the gangs, they all gave the Fang family some leeway. I feel like this foreigner is an important figure among the officials, Dong Ke thought. ****** In the middle of the night, the Fang family was surrounded by the Blood Rain Guard. Commander Chang ordered coldly, ¡°Storm in! Capture all the Fang family members. Kill anyone who stands in our way.¡± The Blood Rain Guards immediately kicked down the courtyard walls from all directions, and like a flood, they instantly swept through the entire Fang residence! This Fang family mansion was one of the top ten mansions in the city, but it was facing a cmity. Xu Jingming and the others were actually supervising from the side in case Commander Chang didn¡¯t do his best. ¡°Sirs.¡± Commander Chang immediately smiled obsequiously. ¡°The Fang family won¡¯t be able to stir up any trouble. Shall we go in and have a rest?¡± the silver-haired elder replied coldly. He was the personal guard of the Fei family¡¯s eldest scion! His official position was higher than Commander Chang¡¯s, not to mention that Old Master Fei had received his son¡¯s personal token! He had greater authority. ¡°We have to capture Fang Sanyou first.¡± Commander Chang appeared to agree. ¡°Commander, Fang Sanyou has fled through a tunnel!¡± a centurion reported. ¡°Fled?¡± Commander Chang scoffed. ¡°How long can a tunnel be? The surroundings are already heavily guarded! I¡¯ve even sealed off all four city gates of Fengye City. He won¡¯t be able to escape.¡± ¡°Principales Liu, quickly send someone to meet Dong Ke from the Nine Song Gang. Tell him¡­ that we have to capture Fang Sanyou before dawn,¡± Commander Chang immediately ordered. ¡°Yes.¡± Principales Liu immediately left with more than 100 men. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ll definitely catch Fang Sanyou before dawn.¡± Commander Chang smiled and walked in. ¡°This Fang residence usually relies on the authority of the one at Nest Mountain Lake to act willfully. They must¡¯ve stockpiled plenty of good things. Shall we take a look?¡± The silver-haired elder nodded slightly when he heard that. ¡°Alright, but we have to catch him.¡± They followed themander-in-chief of the Blood Rain Guard in the empire¡¯s east. They were no strangers to bribery and were used to reaping benefits for themselves. ¡°Definitely, definitely.¡± Commander Chang warmly led the three in. Chapter 245 - Seven Kills Buildings Credibility (3)

Chapter 245: Seven Kills Building¡¯s Credibility (3)

Xu Jingming naturally followed him in. He hade to Blood Rain World mainly to amass 10,000 gold. He would only find Commander Chang¡¯s sugar-coating insufficient. ¡­ In the night. Fang Sanyou quickly fled into an alley with his five subordinates. This Old Crook Chang is crazy. He doesn¡¯t care about my brother¡¯s reputation and directly sent an army to attack.?Fang Sanyou knew that he was in a dire situation. With the empire¡¯s Blood Rain Guard out to capture him, his chances of escaping were slim. ¡°There¡¯s no need for you to follow me. I¡¯m the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s main target now.¡± Fang Sanyou looked at his five subordinates behind him. ¡°Death is a certainty if you follow me. If we separate¡­ you still have a chance of survival.¡± ¡°Lord Fang.¡± The five subordinates looked at each other and immediately kneeled on one knee. ¡°I followed Brother back then, and I¡¯ve gone through all kinds of adversity. I haven¡¯t fought with my life in the years offort in Fengye City,¡± Fang Sanyou said calmly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It won¡¯t be easy for them to catch me. The five of you, flee separately¡­ If you see my brother, tell him that it was my life¡¯s honor to follow him. I hope that he can take care of my son on ount of my hard work.¡± With that said, Fang Sanyou turned and left. The five people looked at each other, cupped their fists, and left. Momentster. Fang Sanyou entered an ordinary-looking inn wearing a bamboo hat and was naturally brought to a secret underground hall. ¡°I want a bounty on one person¡¯s life,¡± Fang Sanyou said. ¡°Who is it?¡± an elder from Seven Kills Building asked with a pen. Updates by . ¡°A woman killed Fang Chong at Hundred Hollows Bridge tonight. I want a bounty on this woman¡¯s life.¡± Fang Sanyou took out three gold bars¡ªthe gold bars were beautifully carved and looked luxurious. ¡°300 gold! I want her life!¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The elder nodded calmly. Someone beside him took the three gold bars and quickly cut them into pieces. Then, he nodded at hispanion. ¡°Genuine gold.¡± ¡°ording to the rules of Seven Kills Building, the mission will continue as long as the bounty isn¡¯t redeemed, right?¡± Fang Sanyou asked. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± The elder nodded and said proudly, ¡°The bounty on her will remain until the mission ispleted! Of course, if your bounty is too low and you can¡¯t hire strong assassins, there¡¯s nothing we can do about it. As long as the bounty is enough, there will definitely be powerful assassins constantly carrying out the assassinations. Please believe in the credibility of our Seven Kills Building.¡± Fang Sanyou nodded. 300 gold was 3,000 taels of silver! It was enough to attract many powerful assassins. As a top three assassin organization in the massive empire, Seven Kills Building ced the greatest importance on its credibility. Whoosh. Fang Sanyou left a bounty and turned to leave. ¡­ The next day, Fang Sanyou¡¯s corpse was brought to the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s encampment before dawn. When the city¡¯s officials and thergest gang wanted a person, there was no way for him to escape. ¡°Fang Sanyoumitted suicide by ingesting poison when we captured him,¡± Commander Chang exined carefully. Old Master Fei looked at Fang Sanyou¡¯s corpse and nodded slightly. ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s Fang Sanyou?¡± ¡°We also captured many of the Fang family¡¯s servants, who identified him personally. It¡¯s Fang Sanyou,¡± the silver-haired elder exined. ¡°Many people in the Blood Rain Guard also know Fang Sanyou. There¡¯s no mistake.¡± Xu Jingming and the gray-shirted man nodded in agreement. Although they had benefited from the storming of the residence, they were still meticulous! They had indeed confirmed many times that this was Fang Sanyou¡¯s corpse. Old Master Fei nodded. He believed¡­ Commander Chang didn¡¯t dare lie about this matter either! ¡°Nest Mountain Lake is backing Fang Sanyou.¡± Old Master Fei nodded. ¡°It won¡¯t be long before Nest Mountain Lake learns of what happened in Fengye City.¡± ¡°How would a bunch of bandits from Nest Mountain Lake dare to offend Lord Fei?¡± Commander Chang immediately said. ¡°These bandits are capable of anything. It¡¯s best to be careful; we have to seize the time gap.¡± Old Master Fei nodded. ¡°It¡¯s almost dawn. Let¡¯s get ready to set off.¡± The Fei family convoy ate a simple breakfast and quickly left the city at dawn. Not far from the city. ¡°Take a detour to Suchang City. We have to bypass the range of Nest Mountain Lake.¡± Old Master Fei lifted the carriage curtain and ordered Butler Zhang. ¡­ Fengye City, Seven Kills Building branch. ¡°I¡¯ve done a background check. Old Master Fei went to the Blood Rain Guard encampment yesterday! I heard that he¡¯s the father of Commander-in-chief Fei of the empire¡¯s east! The girl who killed Fang Chong should be Commander-in-chief Fei¡¯s only sister, Fei Xin.¡± Seven Kills Building¡¯s intelligencework was also impressive. It learned everything in one night. ¡°Commander-in-chief Fei¡¯s sister?¡± The person in charge of the Seven Kills Building branch looked at the bounty mission. ¡°All kinds of people in the empire¡¯s eastern region have to respect Commander-in-chief Fei. To dare issue a bounty on his sister¡­ We won¡¯t be able to do business in the entire empire¡¯s eastern region.¡± ¡°Then, what about this bounty mission?¡± the man beside him asked. ¡°Remove it. We¡¯ll also report this matter to the headquarters,¡± the elder said with a shake of his head. ¡°Although Seven Kills Building¡¯s credibility is important, survival is more important. We¡¯d be crazy to put a bounty on Lord Fei¡¯s sister for 300 gold.¡± The man nodded. Seven Kills Building rarely epted missions without issuing them¡ªit was a loss of credibility. However, credibility also had a price! In the face of survival, credibility was nothing. Therefore, after confirming that the mission target was Fei Xin, Seven Kills Building quietly removed the 300 gold bounty mission. Chapter 246 - Two Months (1)

Chapter 246: Two Months (1)

Nest Mountain Lake was a hugeke that was 50 kilometers wide. Standing by theke, one couldn¡¯t see the other edge with the naked eye; it was like an ocean. Thiske also supported the surrounding residents, and countless people lived over theke. A powerful bandit was born here¡ªthe master of Nest Mountain Lake, Fu Xu. It was afternoon on the second day after Fang Chong¡¯s death. At Fu Xu¡¯s residence. ¡°Sanyou!¡± Overwhelmed with grief, Fu Xu¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. ¡°We had drinks thest time you came to celebrate my birthday with me, but who would¡¯ve thought that it would be ourst farewell!¡± ¡°My condolences, my lord.¡± ¡°Brother, you have to take care of yourself! Brother Sanyou definitely doesn¡¯t want you to be so sad.¡± ¡°Millions of people in Nest Mountain Lake are counting on you, Brother. You have to take care of yourself.¡± Everyone around him consoled him. At this moment, Old Fu arrived with a child. ¡°Kowtow quickly,¡± Old Fu urged. The child immediately kneeled. ¡°Uncle Fu, please ept my kowtow. I¡¯m Fang Yong.¡± ¡°Good child.¡± Fu Xu¡¯s eyes were filled with tears as he nodded and said, ¡°I just received news that your parents have passed away.¡± The child was stunned. Old Fu found it unbelievable. ¡°Master, he¡­¡± Updates by . ¡°They failed to escape from the Blood Rain Guard.¡± Fu Xu was rather sad. ¡°Brother Sanyou didn¡¯t want to be humiliated andmitted suicide by consuming poison. The Blood Rain Guard also didn¡¯t spare the other members of the Fang family. Child, you don¡¯t have parents. You will be my adopted son from today onward, alright?¡± Old Fu got the stupefied child to kowtow in gratitude, only for thetter to do it in a daze. Fu Xu suddenly stood up and said angrily, ¡°Sanyou is my brother; we went through thick and thin! I¡¯ll definitely kill whoever killed my brother! I heard that the murderer first killed Sanyou¡¯s son¡ªFang Chong¡ªand then fled to the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s camp. They even fled Fengye City this morning!¡± ¡°Sixth Brother.¡± Fu Xu looked at an aged brother. ¡°I¡¯ll leave this matter to you. Quickly investigate the matter. We have to find out the murderer¡¯s identity and where the murderer is! I want to avenge Brother Sanyou!¡± ¡°Yes, Brother!¡± His sixth brother immediately replied and turned to leave quickly. ¡°Brother, we have to think twice before acting.¡± Someone got up and said worriedly, ¡°Brother Sanyou had our Nest Mountain Lake backing him. How did Fengye City have the guts to attack him? Why would the Blood Rain Guards of Fengye City listen to the murderer? The murderer probably has a huge background, so we can¡¯t be rash.¡± ¡°Brother Sanyou is already dead. Think twice? Any more thinking and the murderer will have fled!¡± the others retorted. ¡°Shut up.¡± Fu Xu red at his surroundings. ¡°I have to seek revenge for the murder of my brother!¡± ¡°Thank you, Godfather.¡± Only then did the child, Fang Yong,e to his senses. He kneeled down and kowtowed to express his gratitude. ¡°Good child,e.¡± Fu Xu waved his hand, and Fang Yong got up and walked to his side. Fu Xu pulled Fang Yong into his arms and said, ¡°I¡¯ll definitely avenge your father. Live in peace and study martial arts well.¡± Fang Yong nodded immediately. ¡°Everyone, leave. I need some rest.¡± Fu Xu wore a sad expression and waved his hand. Everyone left. Fu Xu sat there alone. Even the maidservants had left, and only his wife apanied him. ¡°Ah Fu.¡± His wife frowned slightly. ¡°You received a secret letter from Fengye City four hours ago. The letter also stated very clearly that the murderer is Commander-in-chief Fei¡¯s father. The one who killed Fang Chong was Commander-in-chief Fei¡¯s sister.¡± Nest Mountain Lake was the true hegemon of the surrounding 500 kilometers. He had naturally obtained detailed information via pigeon within a day. ¡°I took four hours to gather the rest after receiving the missive. Despite knowing the murderer¡¯s identity, I ordered Sixth Brother to investigate the murderer¡¯s identity and location,¡± Fu Xu said with a sigh. ¡°It¡¯s to buy time for Old Master Fei so that he can escape from my Nest Mountain Lake¡¯s territory as soon as possible.¡± His wife was slightly stunned. ¡°How would I dare to pursue him?¡± Fu Xu shook his head. ¡°Everyone says that I¡¯m the master of Nest Mountain Lake and the local tyrant in the area. However, Commander-in-chief Fei is akin to the sky of the entire empire¡¯s eastern region! He has immense power, and all the Blood Rain Guards in the empire¡¯s eastern region listen to his orders. How would I dare kill his father and sister?¡± His wife sighed. ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°We¡¯re bandits, but a leader like me is treading on thin ice,¡± Fu Xu continued. ¡°We need unity internally. We also have to be ruthless to the outside world! We have to make everyone fear us, but I also have to be careful lest I bring about a cmity. I¡¯m already 58 this year, and I can feel that my body can¡¯t keep up.¡± His wife held his hand. The couple had supported each other from his early days as an ordinary bandit until his rise to prominence; they had experienced too much. ¡°Moreover, Commander-in-chief Fei¡¯s father is also very shrewd,¡± Fu Xu said with a smile. ¡°He revealed his identity in front of the Blood Rain Guard encampment! If he had concealed his identity and only informed Commander Chang and the others secretly, it would¡¯ve been very difficult for me to find out his identity. His public identity¡­ was actually revealed to me. He wanted me to get my head together and not foolishly charge over and cause trouble.¡± ¡°Reveal it to you?¡± his wife was surprised. ¡°I¡¯m the only one in a 500-kilometer radius who has the strength to wipe out their convoy,¡± Fu Xu exined. ¡°Therefore, he revealed his identity to me. He was afraid that I would do something stupid.¡± His wife came to a realization. ¡°This Commander-in-chief Fei¡¯s father is quite scheming.¡± Fu Xu smiled. During the empire¡¯s decline, other than having brains, Fu Xu¡ªa bandit who could control an area spanning 500 kilometers¡ªalso had sufficient strength. He was a famous super expert known throughout the world, and he had many first-rate experts under him! It was precisely because of this that he could break thew and resist the dynasty¡¯s military punitive expeditions. The Blood Rain Guards in the surrounding cities had to submit to him! Chapter 247 - Two Months (2)

Chapter 247: Two Months (2)

Fu Xu had the strength to wipe out the Fei family convoy. This was also the reason why Old Master Fei was so careful. ¡­ Two dayster. ¡°Brother, we¡¯ve finished the investigations.¡± Sixth Brother kneeled and said in frustration, ¡°The leader of the murderer¡¯s team is the father of Commander-in-chief Fei, who¡¯s in charge of the eastern region of the empire! After their team left Fengye City, they traveled extremely quickly. They traveled more than 300 kilometers in the day and even traveled at night without much rest. They circled past Suchang City and have long left the territory of our Nest Mountain Lake.¡± ¡°What?¡± Fu Xu got up and red at him. ¡°Traveled at night? Bypassing Suchang City? Then, where are they now?¡± ¡°They¡¯re in the Xufang area at least,¡± Sixth Brother reported. Fu Xu¡¯s face turned pale from anger. ¡°Sixth Brother, you took two days to finish the investigation. Now that they are in Xufang, how are we going to get them?¡± ¡°I was useless. Please punish me, Brother!¡± Sixth Brother kneeled down with tears in his eyes, but he was very calm. This was because when his brother instructed him to investigate, he extended two fingers and tapped. Having followed his brother for so many years, he knew very well¡­ He had to ¡®spend two days¡¯ to figure out the murderer¡¯s identity and location. ****** The Fei family convoy continued north after the detour. ¡°We¡¯re safe.¡± Old Master Fei was still a little nervous when he left Fengye City. He was afraid that the bandits would go crazy and surround them! Even if he deliberately revealed his identity in front of the Blood Rain Guard, he was still worried that the bandits would go crazy. Bandits sometimes acted rashly. The master of Nest Mountain Lake is indeed as the legends say. He¡¯s an ambitious badass. He didn¡¯t make a move after knowing my identity.?Old Master Fei only truly rxed after leaving Nest Mountain Lake¡¯s territory. Updates by In fact, the Fei family¡¯s escort team was considered very luxurious. Ordinary bandits couldn¡¯t do a thing to them. Those who could truly wipe out this team were true powers in different parts of the world¡ªNest Mountain Lake was naturally among them. ¡°Xin.¡± Old Master Fei looked at his daughter. After two days and two nights of travel, Fei Xin didn¡¯t look too good. ¡°Dad.¡± Fei Xin gazed at her father. ¡°Remember this lesson,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°Think twice before acting in the future! Think about the consequences.¡± ¡°But sometimes, I can¡¯t help it.¡± Fei Xin lowered her head. ¡°You have to bear with it,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°Being able to bear it means that you¡¯ve grown up. Bear with it first before considering if there¡¯s a better solution. Even if you hold back on the surface and don¡¯t make a move, sending people to wipe out his entire family in secret is better than publicly executing someone!¡± ¡°Send someone in secret?¡± Fei Xin was stunned. ¡°There are many ways to assassinate and frame someone. For example, you can save the person on the spot and punish Fang Chong without causing a huge conflict. Wouldn¡¯t it be much easier to kill him through the Blood Rain Guards a few days after we leave Fengye City?¡± Old Master Fei exined. ¡°You have to know that our lives were in the hands of Nest Mountain Lake for the past two days. Thankfully, the owner of Nest Mountain Lake held back and let us leave.¡± Old Master Fei stared at his daughter. ¡°You mustn¡¯t put your life in the hands of others and let them decide your life and death, understand?¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Fei Xin fell into thought. ¡°I hope you learned your lesson. When you reach the capital, there will be many people who have much more power than your brother. If you cause trouble there, your brother won¡¯t be able to save you,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°Always think twice and don¡¯t act rashly.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Fei Xin also felt her father¡¯s anxiety over the past two days. ¡­ On the sixth day after leaving Nest Mountain Lake¡¯s territory, the Fei family convoy met with their first guard dying in battle since they set off. Everyone knew that their convoy had quite a background with so many thoroughbreds, so they would definitely be flush with cash. Naturally, they would encounter robberies. Overall, their journey across the empire¡¯s eastern region was quite smooth. But after traveling more than 10,000 kilometers and leaving the empire¡¯s eastern region, the situation took a drastic turn! ¡­ After leaving the eastern region, the ferocious bandits didn¡¯t care about Lord Fei. In a sh, two months had passed since they left Lanyue City. ¡°We¡¯ll arrive in the capital tomorrow.¡± By the side of the road, the Fei family convoy was eating rations and resting. Qiu Tong looked to the north in anticipation, but she was missing an arm. The rather cold female swordsman¡¯s sword technique had undergone a transformation after two months ofbat. Not only did her strength not decrease after losing an arm, but she was also much stronger. ¡°This journey has been too difficult.¡± Luo Baichuan had a scar on his face as he shook his head and said, ¡°Thankfully, the Fei family recruited another batch of Blood Rain Guard experts to replenish our forces in Iron Bell City. Otherwise, our team would¡¯ve suffered even greater losses. Why are the bandits in the north¡­ even more ferocious than in the east?¡± Xu Jingming drank and ate his pancakes. ¡°It¡¯s mainly because Lord Fei¡¯s deterrence iscking once we leave the eastern region!¡± Qiu Tong nodded. ¡°As long as you say Lord Fei¡¯s name in the eastern region, the more ferocious the bandits are, the more they will cut us some ck. But beyond the eastern region, we met with all kinds of fierce battles and robberies! Brother Jing, I¡¯m impressed by you. Your spearmanship is amazing, and your shield techniques are also impressive! If it weren¡¯t for your shield, I wouldn¡¯t have lost an arm but my life.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the two shields beside him. Yes, in an intense battle half a month ago, the bandits were too fierce, fearless, and cunning. Xu Jingming even felt that¡­ those terrifying bandits were probablyposed of cosmic citizen yers! Perhaps only cosmic citizen yers would be fearless! In that battle, guards died one after another, and Fei Xin was in danger. Xu Jingming chose to pick up the two shields of the dead guards to protect her! Of course, he also helped Sister Qiu Tong. When facing group attacks, it was more convenient to defend with shields. Finally, after two first-rate experts and 12 second-rate experts died, they killed all the bandits. Yes, none of these bandits fled! This ferocity convinced Xu Jingming that¡­ they were cosmic citizen yers! ¡°Thankfully, the experts the Fei family added are all Blood Rain Guard experts! Otherwise, many guards would¡¯ve fled in fright in that battle half a month ago,¡± Luo Baichuan said. Xu Jingming looked at his twopanions. So many people had died, but Luo Baichuan and Qiu Tong were still alive. They were really lucky. Perhaps it was also because the two of them followed Fei Xin closely that she had the best protection. For our escort mission from Lanyue City, the first month was rtively easy, but the second month was much harder, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?To Sister Qiu Tong and Brother Luo, the second month was too difficult and dangerous. But to me, the second month was better for honing my spearmanship and shield techniques. My shield technique has improved greatly. Even under the pressure of the encirclement, my shield technique has figured out the Earth Dao, allowing me to gain basic mastery of Mountain Immobilization. The Dao was interlinked, and it could be used in different weapons. It was clearly easier for him to match Mountain Immobilization when using shield techniques to figure out the Earth Dao. After his shield technique broke through, he quickly gained basic mastery of Mountain Immobilization. From then on, he had gained basic mastery of three out of five of the spearmanship volumes. The Earth Dao started from nothing. Earth could be used to build a city or a towering mountain! But no matter how lofty a mountain was, it was made of soil and stone. Be it shield or spear techniques, one had toplete every move wlessly. When one reached a certain level of precision, every move would naturally be one, without any ws. Shield techniques also allowed the enemy to have no ws to exploit. Miaomiao will probably give birth in a few days.?Xu Jingming thought of his wife as he ate. Li Miaomiao was about to give birth. About to be a father, Xu Jingming naturally had this on his mind every day! When he slept in Blood Rain World every day, he would use autoy to apany his wife. ¡­ Old Master Fei also sat on a soft mat and ate exquisite pastries as he looked to the north. Although the guards had suffered heavy losses, and he had even replenished a batch of Blood Rain Guard experts in Iron Bell City, Old Master Fei and the eldest daughter of the Fei family weren¡¯t injured despite the fright. ¡°We¡¯ll reach the capital tomorrow.¡± Old Master Fei sighed with emotion. ¡°Although this journey was quite arduous and dangerous, we¡¯ll be thankful if we can arrive safely.¡± ¡°His Excellency returned to the capital a few days ago to report his work,¡± the silver-haired elder said. ¡°His Excellency chose to do so recently because he wants to take the opportunity to meet Master and Miss.¡± ¡°My son is considerate.¡± Old Master Fei also looked forward to seeing his son, whom he hadn¡¯t seen in years. Chapter 248 - Eve of Imperial City (Part 1)

Chapter 248: Eve of Imperial City (Part 1)

Blood Rain World, Imperial City. There was only one VIP tonight on a huge flower ship. On the top floor of the ship, a thin man with a mustache sat cross-legged in the seat of honor. Dressed in a silky robe, he drank leisurely. There was only a white-haired elder beside him, and the elder sat cross-legged,pletely converging his aura. ¡°Based on the time, the people from the ck Lotus Sect will probably meet Lord Fei¡¯s family tonight, right?¡± The thin man stroked his beard, and his eyes were filled with anticipation. ¡°I¡¯m really looking forward to seeing Lord Fei¡¯s expression when he learns about the passing of the only two rtives he has in this world. That expression will definitely be very exciting and interesting!¡± The elder remained silent. ¡°Master Liu, do you think I¡¯ve gone overboard?¡± The thin man looked at the white-haired elder. ¡°The strong prey on the weak. It¡¯s only right that the ck Lotus Sect devours Lord Fei¡¯s rtives considering the strength of the team they dispatched,¡± the white-haired elder said. ¡°There¡¯s nothing overboard.¡± The thin manughed. ¡°I¡¯m really envious of your state of mind. No matter when, where, or what you encounter, you can be as calm as a mountain.¡± ¡°Your Highness, you have to cultivate your mind if you want to have extremely high achievements in martial arts,¡± the white-haired elder stated. ¡°If your mind isn¡¯t strong enough, how can you perfectly control your body?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t.¡± The thin man shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ve trained for so many years and had you and so many famous teachers teaching me, yet I¡¯m only third-rate.¡± ¡°Moreover, martial arts isn¡¯t the only thing in this world; there are even more interesting things. Life is short, so I naturally have to find something more interesting to do.¡± The thin man¡¯s eyes had a strange glint as he finished the wine in his cup. He had clearly reserved a flower ship, but he had dismissed all the beauties. This was King Qi¡¯s willfulness. ¡­ ¡°Giddy up.¡± In the dark night, many Blood Rain Guards were escorting their leader on horseback. The leader was a ck-robed youth with a cold expression, and the invisible chill he emitted made the surrounding subordinates be on tenterhooks. They knew very well that their lord was in a very bad mood. ¡°Your Excellency, Lord Wang and the others will definitely make it,¡± the white-haired elder said. ¡°Lord Wang and the others chose thoroughbreds and traveled light. They are probably 200 kilometers ahead of us now. They will definitely be able to reach Old Master Fei and the others,¡± another muscr man said. The ck-robed youth rode his horse and didn¡¯t say a word, but the chill emitting from his body intensified. If¡­ If his father and sister died¡­ Many people in the capital would die at his wrath! Everyone he suspected would be executed! Those lunatics from the ck Lotus Sect aren¡¯t afraid of me!?The ck-robed youth thought to himself,?Someone must¡¯ve been pulling the strings by using these lunatics from the ck Lotus Sect. Once I find out who¡¯s behind this, I will definitely let you know the consequences of offending me!?The ck-robed youth¡¯s anger burned. He had indeed arranged enough guards for his father and sister¡¯s team, and he was very confident in the empire¡¯s eastern region. It was a ce within his authority, so his father and sister would be fine. However, he wasn¡¯t confident once they left the eastern region. Therefore, he arranged for a second batch of people in Iron Bell City. He believed that such a team of guards was enough to protect the old man and young girl. Although the upper echelons of the empire vied with each other, there were also unspoken rules: family members weren¡¯t to be touched! After defeating the other party, the other party¡¯s family would decline and would naturally be in a miserable state. There was no need for them to assassinate the other party¡¯s family members early. This method was too despicable, and it would make many people feel insecure. It wasmon for all parties not to implicate families. However, there were always some people in the world who didn¡¯t abide by the unspoken rules! Fei Qing had too many enemies, and this time, an enemy had yed dirty. ****** At night, the Fei family convoy arrived at an inn in the wilderness¡ªFragrance River Inn. ¡°We¡¯ll spend the night at the inn. We won¡¯t stop until we reach the capital tomorrow,¡± Uncle Zhang said to the guards. ¡°Alright.¡± The guards dismounted and began entering the inn. This River Fragrance Inn upied arge area and had quite a number of people. In this day and age, anyone who could open an inn in the wilderness had some ability. But when the Fei family convoy took out a Blood Rain Guard ck Blood Token, the inn immediately cooperated and even helped coordinate. They made the other guests give up their rooms to ensure that the Fei family team obtained the guest rooms they wanted. They got many neighboring guest rooms that surrounded Old Master Fei and Miss Fei for their protection. Xu Jingming shared a guest room with the other two guards, and being one of the few first-rate experts in the convoy, he slept on the bed. The other two Blood Rain Guards were second-rate experts who made a simple bed on the ground. ¡°It¡¯ll be easier when we reach the capital.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s make do tonight.¡± Xu Jingming and the two Blood Rain Guards ate a simple meal, washed up, and went to bed early. The long journey was indeed tiring. Xu Jingming also chose to autoy and had his consciousness leave Blood Rain World. In the blink of an eye, it waste at night, and the night winds were chilly. Sha! Sha! Sha! A group of people on horseback silently appeared and cast their gaze at the inn in front of them. ¡°Dharmaraja.¡± A spy kneeled to the side and reported respectfully, ¡°It¡¯s confirmed that the Fei family¡¯s convoy has checked into the Fragrance River Inn in front. Other than the Fei family¡¯s convoy, there are about 30 other guests at the inn, and there are more than ten workers at the inn itself.¡± ¡°Fragrance River Inn? This inn is owned by the Fragrant River Gang?¡± the ck-haired man asked curiously. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s an inn built by the Fragrant River Gang,¡± the spy replied respectfully. ¡°The Fragrant River Gang has worked with our ck Lotus Sect previously.¡± The ck-haired man shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s just that we need to capture the Fei family¡¯s father and daughter today. There¡¯s nothing we can do about it! I believe Fragrant River¡¯s boss will understand us. Set fire to the inn and capture the Fei family¡¯s father and daughter.¡± Attacking the inn would result in greater losses. Although it was said that the ck Lotus Sect consisted of lunatics, lunatics with brains were the ones that were truly terrifying. The ck Lotus Sect clearly wanted to capture the Fei family¡¯s father and daughter while minimizing losses. ¡°Yes.¡± Everyone took the order. The ck Lotus Sect disciples surrounded the area very skillfully and carefully concealed themselves. Then, they lit their fire arrows. The arrowheads of the fire arrows were soaked in mmable liquid, and after they were lit, they immediately released their arrows upon receiving the order. Many fire arrows rose into the air. Bang! Bang! Bang! Some of them struck the wooden nks, some struck the haystacks outside the inn, and some shot into the stables, kitchen, and other ces behind the inn. Many mmable objects in the inn, such as grass, wood, cotton, and so on, quickly ignited. The inn¡¯s main building was mostly made of wood, so once the fire spread, it naturally swept through the entire inn. The Dharmaraja¡¯s eyes reflected the huge mes in the night, but they were as calm as a cold pond. He ordered, ¡°Kill anyone who leaves. Leave none alive except the Fei family¡¯s father and daughter!¡± ¡­ After Xu Jingming turned on autoy¡ª He virtualized a scene in his personal space¡¯s martial arts arena. Xu Jingming was the only lifeform on this. At this moment, he sat cross-legged on the mountaintop and executed the mental tempering technique, naturally feeling the blood in his body flow and the minute changes in his metabolism. His improvement in the five spearmanship volumes in the first treatise of Beam Transformation was quite smooth, but he couldn¡¯t rx at all when it came to mental cultivation. Xu Jingming had read the manuals and knew very well¡­ The mind decided how far he could go on the evolutionary path. Buzz.? Suddenly, a notification came from Blood Rain World. Xu Jingming abruptly opened his eyes and left the mental tempering state. What¡¯s going on? Did something happen??Xu Jingming had a nagging feeling that something was amiss. When the body in Blood Rain World slept, it was in autoy mode. Once he woke up, he would immediately receive a notification, allowing him to enter Blood Rain World as soon as possible. ording to Xu Jingming¡¯s estimate, it should be about five hours before he got up to continue the journey. Something must¡¯ve happened for him to wake up so early. Whoosh. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately entered Blood Rain World with a thought. The moment he entered, Xu Jingming found himself standing in the corridor of the inn¡¯s second floor. Chapter 249 - Eve of Imperial City (Part 2) (1)

Chapter 249: Eve of Imperial City (Part 2) (1)

After Xu Jingming descended into Blood Rain World, memories from the autoy appeared in his mind.?The inn has been attacked? He could see that many ces in the inn had burning arrows embedded in them and that the ce was in mes. ¡°Protect Master and Miss.¡± Many guards gathered around the Fei family¡¯s father and daughter. Xu Jingming carried two shields and held a spear as he arrived beside Fei Xin¡¯s guest room. Bang! The door to the guest room opened, and Qiu Tong and the other two female guards were protecting Fei Xin. Fei Xin didn¡¯t panic when she saw the mes burning everywhere in the inn. Instead, she found it novel. ¡°Another bandit attack? They¡¯re already attacking?¡± Fei Xin had met too many bandits along the way, so she was already used to it. ¡°It¡¯s different this time.¡± Old Master Fei walked over with his guards with a serious expression. ¡°This is already in the vicinity of the capital. How can bandits be sowless?¡± Most of the surrounding guards were Blood Rain Guards. The silver-haired elder¡ªwho was the leader¡ªinstructed solemnly, ¡°Qu Cheng, immediately lead people out of the inn to investigate the enemy¡¯s background.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Qu Cheng epted the order and jumped down from the second-floor corridor with five other guards. They then spread out, their movement techniques ghostly as they quietly went to different parts of the inn. They carefully stuck their heads out and observed their surroundings in the dark. The mes burning in the inn illuminated the outside world. One could see the ck Lotus Sect disciples surrounding the inn at a nce. Pu! Pu! Pu! Updates by When these guards stuck their heads out and carefully looked around, arrows immediately shot at them. The six guards returned while holding shields, and some of them had arrows embedded in them. ¡°Principales,¡± Qu Cheng reported respectfully to the silver-haired elder, ¡°it¡¯s the ck Lotus Sect! I can recognize the clothes they¡¯re wearing at a nce. They¡¯re all disciples of the ck Lotus Sect.¡± ¡°At least two hundred.¡± ¡°They also brought fishings and wooden buckets.¡± The guards reported. The silver-haired elder¡¯s expression changed slightly when he heard that. ¡°It¡¯s actually those lunatics from the ck Lotus Sect!¡± ¡°Master.¡± The silver-haired elder bowed slightly and reported, ¡°Since the ck Lotus Sect has attacked, they must be well-prepared. With my experience fighting the ck Lotus Sect, the ck Lotus Sect must¡¯ve prepared things like kerosene and poison. Once the inn starts to copse, the kerosene will be thrown in! We might suffer heavy casualties even before the fight begins. We have to break out immediately!¡± ¡°Guard Lu, you¡¯ll be in charge,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°Alright.¡± The silver-haired elder nodded and immediately ordered, ¡°Everyone, head to the stables! Use the horses as the vanguard and charge out of the inn. Choose a direction and charge. Kill anyone in the way!¡± Immediately, everyone protected Old Master Fei and his daughter as they jumped down the building and rushed to the stables. ¡­ Bang! Bang! Bang! Fireworks soared into the sky as an extremely eye-catching spectacle in the night sky. ¡°It¡¯s the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s Cloud Piercing Arrow. There aren¡¯t anyrge cities within 50 kilometers. Who will save them?¡± The ck Lotus Sect¡¯s Dharmaraja watched as the Fei family team sent out a request for help. It was within their expectations, and they didn¡¯t care at all. Even if someone saw the Cloud Piercing Arrow and came to their rescue, they would¡¯ve long seeded by the time reinforcements arrived. ¡°Spare me, spare me.¡± Suddenly, someone carefully walked out of the burning inn with his hands raised. ¡°I have money. Please spare me.¡± These people ced their hopes on their luck and walked out of the inn, but what greeted them were arrows! The arrows were extremely fast, tearing through the sky and piercing through their mortal coils. In the blink of an eye, the few people who walked out of the inn were killed. The ck Lotus Sect disciples watched this scene coldly. To them¡ªwho had been rebelling all-year round¡ªkilling ordinary people was too easy. But the others in the inn were in despair. They were implicated through no fault of their own. ¡°We¡¯ll be burned to death in the inn, and we¡¯ll be killed if we go out. What should we do? What should we do?¡± These guests, the inn¡¯s manager, and the chefs were in fear and despair. ¡°Charge!¡± ¡°The fire is getting bigger. We¡¯ll definitely die if we stay in the inn, but we still have a chance of survival if we charge out.¡± These people no longer ced their hopes on luck. They used all kinds of means to escape in all directions; every sessful escape counted. However, the people besieging the inn were from the ck Lotus Sect, so none of these people were destined to escape. Soon, these people copsed and died under the arrows. Even a second-rate expert was killed by the concealed weapons before he could reach the vicinity of the ck Lotus Sect. ¡°These aren¡¯t worth mentioning. The guards in the Fei family¡¯s team are all elites of the Blood Rain Guard; they are much stronger,¡± the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s Dharmaraja said softly. Just as he finished speaking¡ª ¡°Neigh~¡± As the horses neighed, many horses rushed out of the inn and stormed out crazily! As for the others in the Fei family convoy, they ran as they protected the carriage in the middle. The one pulling the carriage wasn¡¯t a horse but an armored guard. These qualified experts could unleash tens of thousands of kilograms of force in a short period of time, so it was naturally easy for them to pull the carriage. However, this burst of strength couldn¡¯tst long. Bam! Bam! Bam! Dozens of horses galloped, and their charge was rather intimidating. The ck Lotus Sect disciples had no choice but to dodge. Xu Jingming led the charge among the Fei family convoy. As one of the seven first-rate experts in the convoy and a spearman, he was naturally responsible for breaking out of the siege! With him as the leader, his team of three first-rate experts and ten shield experts charged bravely as the vanguard. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Xu Jingming nced over and saw huge fishings being thrown over from afar in a bid to ensnare the Fei family convoy. Chapter 250 - Eve of Imperial City (Part 2) (2)

Chapter 250: Eve of Imperial City (Part 2) (2)

A group of guards in the Fei family convoy immediately threw out thick wooden stakes¡ªthese were wooden stakes found beside the stables, and they were probably used as firewood. The Blood Rain Guards were very familiar with the ck Lotus Sect¡¯smon strategies, so they naturally brought some wooden stakes along. Wooden stakes that weighed nearly 50 kilograms were thrown out, striking the fishings and causing them to fall back onto the ck Lotus Sect disciples. The ck Lotus Sect disciples quickly dodged before they sprayed poisonous water. Chi! Chi! Chi! Beside Xu Jingming, a guard immediately raised his shield to block the poisonous water that came close. The corrosive water made the shield sizzle. Xu Jingming was secretly dumbfounded. This ck Lotus Sect isn¡¯t an ordinary gang faction. It¡¯s more like an elite army.?Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?Thankfully, the Blood Rain Guard has plenty of experience fighting the ck Lotus Sect. Fishings, poisonous water, concealed weapons, throwing weapons, traps¡­ Shortly after the ck Lotus Sect surrounded the area, they had set up simple traps. Although the Fei family convoy wasposed of elites, they were ultimately outnumbered and began to suffer losses. ¡°Charge!¡± the silver-haired elder beside Old Master Fei shouted. Although the ck Lotus Sect disciples were also trying their best to maintain a distance, they were clearly inferior to the Fei family convoy in terms of elites. The Fei family convoy finally arrived within the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s crowd. In order to protect his two family members, Lord Fei must¡¯ve arranged for many experts.?ck Lotus Sect¡¯s Dharmaraja observed silently and allowed his disciples to fight the Fei family convoy.?Let the disciples figure out their strength first. The Dharmaraja was cautious. His life was much more precious than the disciples¡¯ lives. Without knowing the background of the Fei family¡¯s convoy, it was very easy for him to be ambushed by unknown experts if he charged in blindly! Therefore, the Dharmaraja observed patiently and gathered the information he wanted. ¡°Die.¡± Xu Jingming held a huge spear and led the charge. He also felt immense pressure! Working in concert with two first-rate experts¡ªone held a shield and saber, while the other held an eight-foot-long saber¡ªthey shared the pressure on both sides as a group of guards helped defend with their shields. Pu! Pu! Pu! The spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand was as fast as lightning, and the tip of the spear left behind bloody bursts of blood. The ck Lotus Sect disciples copsed from the stabbing, but other disciples also attacked. An onught of weapons, along with concealed weapons, rained down. In such arge-scale battle, a spear had the advantage. But in Blood Rain World, there were very few experts who used spears. Sabers and swords were the mainstream because it was more convenient to carry them around on a daily basis! For example, Xu Jingming usually kept the two spear segments in his spear holster. He had to take them out andbine them together, so it was really inconvenient in ordinary battles. In addition, in terms of providing defense, a spear was inferior to a shield. Therefore, be it the Blood Rain Guard or the gang bandits¡­ Shields, sabers, and swords were moremon. Only a few experts insisted on spearmanship! In arge-scale battle, spears had their advantages. ¡°Throw.¡± A spinning sharp de disc streaked across the sky and sliced over. Xu Jingming shook his spear and sent the six sharp de discs flying. ¡°Kill him.¡± An expert from the ck Lotus Sect wanted to stop Xu Jingming¡¯s team. However, Xu Jingming had long understood the phenomena of all living things. He had gained basic mastery of Spacetime out of his five spearmanship volumes, and with Flowing Water¡ªwhich allowed him to be dynamic¡ªXu Jingming was very good at grasping the situation on the battlefield. He made the corresponding changes ording to the changes in the enemy¡¯s situation. He always searched for the weaknesses in the enemy¡¯s formation. He was like a sharpened knife, ready to target the enemy¡¯s weakness! He attacked the weak! The other two first-rate experts followed Xu Jingming. Their strength wasparable to Xu Jingming¡¯s, but they were good at different things. One was good at close-range defense, and the other was good at killing! The two of them worked together with Xu Jingming to cause massive damage to the ck Lotus Sect disciples. ¡°Guard Jing is a natural formation genius.¡± The silver-haired elder saw this from afar and praised, ¡°He has sharp acumen and can find the weakness of the enemy¡¯s formation in a chaotic battle, seizing the opportunity to quickly defeat the enemy.¡± A gray-shirted man beside him nodded. ¡°He¡¯s only at the first-rate level in one-on-onebat, but his spearmanship and his ability to lead the team are indeed suitable for the military.¡± The two of them surrounded the carriage and dealt with any attacks carefully. The Dharmaraja watched this scene from afar. The three people in the Fei family¡¯s vanguard are all first-rate experts! There should be several first-rate experts around the Fei family¡¯s father and daughter. That Lord Fei really cares about his family and arranged for so many experts.?The Dharmaraja had a rough idea of the Fei family¡¯s convoy.?The possibility of super experts in this team is very low! He made up his mind. The Dharmaraja moved. Whoosh. The Dharmaraja instantly charged into the crowd of ck Lotus Sect disciples and headed straight for Xu Jingming and the others. The ck Lotus Sect disciples naturally dodged instinctively. Huh??Xu Jingming was in control of the battle at all times. He felt arge number of ck Lotus Sect disciples part like water, allowing a ck-haired man to lunge over at an extremely fast speed. ¡°Be careful.¡± Xu Jingming immediately changed directions, and his spear was like a snake. Bam! Bam! Bam! He sent three shield-holding ck Lotus Sect disciples flying right in the direction of the ck-haired man. The ck-haired man¡¯s figure changed like a ghost and approached. The twopanions beside Xu Jingming also noticed this and raised their guard. Boom! A terrifying psyche st surged in all directions. Xu Jingming felt his head go nk as he felt the psyche st impact his consciousness. He felt like he was about to copse, and his brain hurt. The expressions of the twopanions beside him also changed drastically. One of them¡ªwho was holding a shield and saber¡ªcouldn¡¯t help but cover his head in pain. Chapter 251 - Eve of Imperial City (Part 2) (3)

Chapter 251: Eve of Imperial City (Part 2) (3)

Chi! Chi! Chi! Apanied by the terrifying psyche st were ck beams of light! The light was strange and unpredictable. Although Xu Jingming¡¯s head hurt, the threat of death gave him a jolt. He brandished the spear in his hand. He defended with Mountain Immobilization and used Flowing Water to respond to the changes in the enemy¡¯s saber beam. At the same time, he sensed the changes in the aura of all living things. This was because the enemy¡¯s moves were too fast and couldn¡¯t be seen clearly. He had to use the changes in aura to determine the enemy¡¯s moves. ng! ng! ng! A strange ck light shed! On Xu Jingming¡¯s left, the first-rate expert wielding a shield and saber held his head. When the saber beam arrived, he swung his shield to block but was a tad bit slower. With a sh of the saber, he stood there motionless, a bloody mark appearing across his waist. The first-rate expert holding a saber tried his best to block the enemy with his eight-foot-long saber, but he still couldn¡¯t block the terrifying and strange ck light. The ck light shed past, leaving a bloody mark on his neck. Xu Jingming blocked with his spear and retreated at the same time. In the blink of an eye¡ªof the three first-rate experts, two died, and one retreated. It¡¯s too fast.?Xu Jingming looked at his waist. A piece of cloth was missing from his waist, revealing the protective armor he was wearing. This was a gift from Fei Xin, and there was a gash on the armor. If not for this protective armor, I would¡¯ve been seriously injured even if I didn¡¯t die.?Xu Jingming was secretly dumbfounded.?A super expert; he must be a super expert. To give him such terrifying pressure, the opponent was undoubtedly a super expert! This was the first super expert Xu Jingming encountered in Blood Rain World. ¡°Night Dharmaraja.¡± The silver-haired elder and the gray-robed man beside the carriage confirmed the person¡¯s identity after seeing him attack. ¡°Defend to the death!¡± the silver-haired elder shouted. ¡°Defend to the death!¡± ¡°Defend to the death!¡± The guards roared in unison, and the assault formation immediately changed to a defensive formation. They surrounded the carriage like blooming lotus flowers and formed a defensive formation. They left their backs to theirpanions, only needing to deal with the front and begin preparing to defend to the death. Whoosh! Whoosh! The silver-haired elder and the gray-robed man rushed out at the same time and charged at the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s Night Dharmaraja. ¡°Taking the initiative to charge over?¡± Night Dharmaraja sneered. Two of Xu Jingming¡¯s trio died, and the remaining Xu Jingming retreated rapidly. However, the silver-haired elder and the gray-robed man joined forces to charge over. Pu! Pu! Pu! Night Dharmaraja instantly fought the two. The silver-haired elder held the mostmon shield and saber, while the gray-shirted man used a shield and sword. His sword was a soft sword, and it was fast and bizarre. With the two of them working together, one was open and aboveboard, while the other was soft and bizarre. The two of them had shields, and theypletely blocked Night Dharmaraja¡¯s terrifying attack. Although the Night Dharmaraja was extremely oppressive and clearly had the advantage, he couldn¡¯t break through the defense of the duo¡¯s shields. The duo¡¯s sabers and swords posed some threat to the Night Dharmaraja. ¡°Attack and destroy thempletely,¡± the Night Dharmaraja ordered as he fought. ¡°Even if we die, we have to protect Master and Miss,¡± the silver-haired elder roared angrily. He and the gray-shirted man could only do their best to hold back the Night Dharmaraja. ¡°Die!¡± ¡°Attack!¡± The ck Lotus Sect disciples went crazy. Previously, they had held back and exhausted the Fei family¡¯s team in an orderly manner. But after Night Dharmaraja attacked and gave the order, all the ck Lotus Sect disciples went crazy! They attacked at all costs! ¡°Block them!¡± All the guards defended with all their might. As a first-rate expert, Xu Jingming provided help ording to the situation. When they checked into the inn, there were a total of seven first-rate experts in the Fei family¡¯s convoy! There were 27 second-rate experts and a small number of third-rate experts. Most of them were elite Blood Rain Guards. Now that they were surrounded by the ck Lotus Sect, even though everyone was back to back and most of them wore armor, they still copsed one after another! They were ultimately outnumbered, and the number of experts in the ck Lotus Sect exceeded the Fei family¡¯s convoy. Pfft! A saber stabbed into Luo Baichuan¡¯s chest. The saber was then pulled out, and blood sttered. ¡°Retreat.¡± The other guards skillfully pulled Luo Baichuan away and into the team. The entire team¡¯s formation shrank slightly again. ¡°Brother Luo.¡± In the carriage, Fei Xin looked out through a gap in the window. When she saw a bloody hole in Luo Baichuan¡¯s chest as he was dragged to the center of the convoy before copsing beside the carriage, her heart trembled. ¡°I-I thought¡­ I thought I was helping you by letting you guyse to the capital together. B-but¡­¡± Fei Xin was quite sad to see the other guards die one after another. After all, they were all protecting her and her father. She also had special feelings for the three guards she had personally chosen. But now? Back then, she thought that she was giving them a helping hand and giving them an opportunity. But from the looks of it, it also brought about terrifying danger. ¡°Pfft.¡± A guard spat out blood containing his internal organs. Simrly, disciples of the ck Lotus Sect fell one after another. The battle entered its most brutal stage! The ck Lotus Sect disciples seemed to have gone crazy as they wanted to quash the Fei family convoy. All the Fei family guards risked their lives to guard the carriage. Xu Jingming¡¯s emotions were also surging. Hispanions¡ªwho had been with him day and night for two months¡ªdied one after another! He could only work hard at killing the enemy with his spear, work hard at helping hispanions, and do it to the very end. At this moment, he felt powerless. Human strength was limited¡ªhis strength was ultimately limited! It was impossible for him to turn the tables by himself and defeat the ck Lotus Sect by himself. After all, he was still far from being a super expert. Chapter 252 - Eve of Imperial City (Part 2) (4)

Chapter 252: Eve of Imperial City (Part 2) (4)

Mountain Immobilization! Keep calm! Be immobile like¡­ a mountain!?Xu Jingming¡¯s emotions surged as he understood the essence of Mountain Immobilization. The five volumes of spearmanship were created by Xuan, a cosmic legend. Xuan¡¯s achievements in these five volumes were different. He was most well-versed in Flowing Water and Mountain Immobilization. These two volumes had the most content. Before reaching Lv. 9¡­ Xuan had extremely high achievements in these two directions. Only when one¡¯s mind is set will one¡¯s spearmanship be set. Only by being still can I not give the enemy any chance to take advantage of me.?Xu Jingming¡¯s emotions surged, but his mind was very calm. He sensed the phenomena of all living things, found the enemy¡¯s ws, killed the enemy, and helped hispanions. He did whatever he could to the limits! Sometimes, in a life-and-death battle, it depended on who made fewer mistakes and who grasped the opportunities better. An opportunity would determine survival. Xu Jingming was immersed in his mental state of being calm and immovable like a mountain. He perfectly disyed his spearmanship and constantly killed enemies on the battlefield. Two first-rate experts from the ck Lotus Sect even charged over with the intention of pulling out the nail that was Xu Jingming. ¡°Search our n?wno?el.?rg¡±However, Xu Jingming was too steady, unblinded by greed. He didn¡¯t give the ck Lotus Sect a chance as he cooperated with the entire Fei family convoy¡¯s formation and maintained it. In three minutes, the number of dead guards will reach a critical point, and the entire formation will copse.?Xu Jingming came to this realization, but he still relied on his spearmanship to influence the team and persevere. It hasn¡¯t been breached? Night Dharmaraja was also held back by the two experts from the Blood Rain Guard. These two experts were considered top-notch among first-rate experts, and their cooperation wasparable to that of a super expert. They were also the trusted aides of the Fei family¡¯s eldest son, and they were specifically sent here to protect his father and sister. Rumble! The sound of hooves suddenly came from afar. As they were running too quickly and densely, the ground trembled. Huh??Be it the remaining Fei family convoy or the ck Lotus Sect disciples who had suffered heavy casualties, they all noticed it. This team was rushing over at full speed. There were many horses but not many people. Three horses per person! They had traveled light. ¡°ck Lotus Sect?¡± A shout sounded. ¡°Kill! Kill these ck Lotus Sect bandits!¡± Figures leaped off their horses and charged over in afterimages. In terms of long-distance running, experts were naturally inferior to these thoroughbreds! But for short-term bursts, the qualified experts were so fast that their figures turned into a blur. These dozens of top experts charged straight for the ck Lotus Sect and the Fei family convoy. ¡°Wang Jiuyan?¡± Night Dharmaraja saw the leading figure from afar. It was a stocky man holding an iron spear, and his figure was like lightning. Before he arrived, a terrifying psyche st had already affected the entire battlefield, mainly attacking the ck Lotus Sect. ¡°Blood Demon Spear, Wang Jiuyan?¡± Night Dharmaraja¡¯s expression changed, and he immediately ordered loudly, ¡°Retreat!¡± The order was given. Night Dharmaraja immediately retreated into the darkness, and the other ck Lotus Sect disciples instantly scattered and fled. They had rebelled all year round, so they were very experienced in retreating and fleeing. The ck Lotus Sect disciples quickly disappeared into the night, and the battle ended! ¡­ The moment the ck Lotus Sect disciples retreated, the remaining Fei family convoy immediately rxed, and many guards copsed to the ground. Even Xu Jingming seemed to lose some weight. Clearly, high-intensitybat consumed energy. ¡°Greetings, Lord Wang.¡± The silver-haired elder and the gray-robed man stepped forward and bowed. ¡°Are Brother Fei¡¯s father and sister alright?¡± the stocky man asked as he walked up to the convoy. ¡°We fought with our lives and managed to stall for time. We managed to protect Master and Miss after all. If it weren¡¯t for your timely arrival, I¡¯m afraid not many would¡¯ve been able to escape today,¡± the silver-haired elder replied. At this moment, the stocky man also saw Old Master Fei and Fei Xin walking out of the carriage. ¡°I¡¯m Wang Jiuyan, a good friend of Brother Fei Qing. Greetings, Uncle, Sister Xin.¡± The stocky man smiled and said, ¡°I was instructed by Brother Fei Qing to rush over at full speed, and I guess I arrived at the critical moment. If I were a step slower, I wouldn¡¯t be able to face Brother Fei Qing.¡± ¡°Thank you, Lord Wang, for saving our lives.¡± Old Master Fei was also very grateful. He could tell that Wang Jiuyan¡¯s status was very high because he simply addressed the empire¡¯s Blood Rain Guard easternmander as Brother Fei Qing. ¡°Quickly provide treatment to the guards,¡± the stocky man ordered. The experts he brought with him were all fresh blood, and they immediately helped treat the injured. Only one-third of the guards were still standing, and the others were either dead or injured. ¡°Brother Luo.¡± Fei Xin¡¯s eyes were filled with tears as she arrived beside Luo Baichuan. She was even more worried when she saw the bloodied Luo Baichuan. At this moment, Luo Baichuan¡¯s face was pale, and his lips were bloodless. When he saw Fei Xining over, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but he couldn¡¯t. ¡°If he¡¯s not dead yet, he won¡¯t die,¡± the expert beside him said casually as he helped treat the wound. ¡°He¡¯s lucky to survive such an injury.¡± Qualified experts could control every cell in their bodies, and their vitality was very tenacious. They could control the bleeding in their bodies, control the healing of their wounds, and control the flow of blood in their bodies. Therefore, as long as they couldst until now, they could generally survive. ¡°Our luck isn¡¯t bad.¡± Xu Jingming and Qiu Tong¡ªwho had walked over¡ªwere happy for Luo Baichuan. They were lucky to be alive. Qiu Tong was Fei Xin¡¯s eldest senior sister and had lost an arm. Therefore, she was in the innermost part of the formation and suffered rtively less pressure, allowing her to survive. Xu Jingming had been on the front lines the entire time. The two of them walked to the side so as not to affect others from saving Luo Baichuan. ¡°You¡¯re even better,¡± Qiu Tong said. ¡°You¡¯re covered in blood, but it belongs to others.¡± Xu Jingming sat down and looked around. Many guards were dead. ¡°Life is unpredictable.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Have some wine.¡± Qiu Tong threw a wine sk over and sat beside him. She said casually, ¡°How can there be no deaths in this world? The lives of people outside the city are worthless, and gangs often fight in the city. To be able to join the Blood Rain Guard is already considered above average. But as a Blood Rain Guard, you still have to fight hard at critical moments. You can¡¯t take a step back.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy regardless of the job. Everyone has their own difficulties.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The two of them drank. Food was quickly distributed, and the survivors ate and drank as they chatted. Everyone had been prepared to risk their lives escorting the Fei family¡¯s father and daughter to the capital. Even withpanions dead, everyone remained very calm because this was expected. After another two hours, arge number of people arrived. What a huge formation.?Xu Jingming, Qiu Tong, and the others looked up and saw arge group of people arrive. Many people surrounded a leader¡ªa ck-robed youth. The ck-robed youth dismounted and arrived in front of the convoy. ¡°Sir.¡± The silver-haired elder, the gray-robed man, and some other Blood Rain Guard experts immediately stepped forward and greeted him respectfully. ¡°Dad, Sister.¡± When the ck-robed youth saw his father and sister, his eyes couldn¡¯t help but turn red with excitement. ¡°Brother.¡± Fei Xin rushed over excitedly and threw herself into her brother¡¯s arms. The ck-robed youth hugged his sister and smiled happily. ¡°Brother Jiuyan, thank you.¡± The ck-robed youth let go of his sister and thanked Wang Jiuyan. ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Wang Jiuyan said with a smile. ¡°Moreover, it¡¯s mainly thanks to the guards. Theysted for a long time under the siege of the ck Lotus Sect, and they suffered heavy casualties. When I arrived, all I did was shout, and the ck Lotus Sect retreated. We didn¡¯t do much.¡± ¡°Why would they retreat without you?¡± The ck-robed youth then looked at the exhausted guards. Many of the guards were seriously injured, but they stood up to wee Commander-in-chief Fei. ¡°Every one of you contributed to my father and sister¡¯s survival.¡± The ck-robed youth looked at everyone and said, ¡°I, Fei Qing, won¡¯t forget everyone¡¯s contributions.¡± ¡°Thank you, Lord Fei.¡± The guards were a little excited. Xu Jingming, Qiu Tong, and the others who weren¡¯t Blood Rain Guards also thanked Lord Fei. This journey was very difficult, but as long as they sessfully sent their wards to the capital, they would be rewarded! Every one of them would be rich. Now that they heard Fei Qing¡¯s promise again, they were relieved. Chapter 253 - Entering the Capital (1)

Chapter 253: Entering the Capital (1)

A thin mist filled the early-morning air. The former Fragrant River Inn had been burned to ashes. The mighty Blood Rain Guard experts protected the seemingly ordinary carriage and set off for the capital. There were only Old Master Fei, Xin, and Fei Qing in the carriage. ¡°Dad, have some tea.¡± Fei Qing personally served the tea. Old Master Fei epted the tea and took a sip before sighing. ¡°After hearing you say so much, I finally understand how much danger you¡¯ve been in all these years. I¡¯m limited in my viewpared to you, but I still want to remind you¡­ It¡¯s lonely at the top. You have to be careful and have backup ns.¡± ¡°At my level, there¡¯s no way out. Only by pressing forward can I intimidate the reprobates,¡± Fei Qing said calmly. ¡°Dad, you don¡¯t have to worry. I¡¯m on His Majesty¡¯s side. His Majesty¡­ is the supreme existence in the world.¡± Old Master Fei sighed with emotion.?If His Majesty were truly supreme, the former emperor wouldn¡¯t have died young. The current emperor also wouldn¡¯t have ascended the throne as a prince. ¡°Dad, I¡¯ve followed His Majesty for many years. I was by His Majesty¡¯s side when he was still a prince. Everything I have was bestowed by His Majesty, and I have no way out.¡± Fei Qing gazed at his father. ¡°The reason why I wanted you in my letter was due to the situation. I was afraid that some opponents would use any means to control you secretly, so I immediately summoned you to the capital when I sensed that the situation had changed. In the capital¡­ With His Majesty taking care of you and the threat of the Martial Arts Academy¡¯s dean, you will still be safe even if I¡¯m down. The Fei family will continue on.¡± ¡°Dean Ming from the Martial Arts Academy?¡± Old Master Fei was surprised. ¡°Yes, I requested His Majesty to make an appearance before getting Dean Ming to agree¡­ to ept Xin as a disciple,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°Take me in as a disciple? Who¡¯s Dean Ming?¡± Fei Xin was puzzled. Fei Qing said, ¡°The number one expert in the capital!¡± ¡°The number one expert in the capital? How much of an expert is he?¡± Fei Xin was very curious. ¡°See that?¡± Fei Qing looked out the window. ¡°There are so many Blood Rain Guard experts around us, and there¡¯s even south wing¡¯s Envoy Wang Jiuyan¡­ Despite all the experts working together, Dean Ming can finish each of them with a single strike. Even if all the experts charge forward without fear of death, they will be wiped out.¡± Fei Xin was stunned. ¡°That strong?¡± ¡°By being number one in the imperial capital¡­ Even if there are unfathomable experts hidden in the world, Dean Ming is probably in the world¡¯s top three,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°At the very least, I don¡¯t know anyone who¡¯s stronger than him. All these years, he has had two swords on his back, but nobody has forced him to draw his second sword!¡± ¡°I paid a significant price to allow you to be his disciple! You have to cherish this opportunity.¡± Fei Qing looked at his sister. This was also a huge backer he had found for his family. Fei Xin nodded. ¡°Oh right.¡± Fei Qing suddenly smiled and said, ¡°Xin, you¡¯ve grown up. After you arrive in the capital, you have to consider getting married. If you have anyone you fancy, you have to tell me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m in no hurry.¡± Fei Xin blushed slightly. ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this.¡± ¡°I heard from Dad that you specially chose three people as your guards, and two of them are men?¡± Fei Qing gazed at her sister teasingly. It had been years since theyst met, and his baby sister had grown up. However, one could still see inklings of her childhood from her facial features and her eyes. Fei Qing also wanted to make up for the years of his absence. ¡°Yeah.¡± Fei Xin immediately replied, ¡°It was dangerous on the way to the capital. Many people died. Senior Sister Qiu lost an arm, and Brother Luo luckily survived. Brother Jing is very strong, and he narrowly escaped from the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s Dharmaraja.¡± ¡°For these guards, I¡¯ll redress the dead. I won¡¯t mistreat those who survived.¡± Fei Qing nodded. Having wielded authority, he was already used to the deaths of his subordinates. ¡°I heard from Old Lu that the guard named ¡®Jingming¡¯ is also from Lanyue City? He¡¯s only 30 this year?¡± Fei Qing asked. Of the three people the girl chose, only Xu Jingming got Fei Qing¡¯s attention. As for Qiu Tong and Luo Baichuan¡­ They were still too weak. Old Master Fei said, ¡°Yes, Guard Jing has been quite diligent on this journey.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a promising talent.¡± Fei Qing nodded slightly. ¡°Brother, I¡¯ll be mad if you treat them badly.¡± Fei Xin stared at her brother. ¡°They did their best to protect Dad and me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Sis.¡± Fei Qing smiled and rubbed his sister¡¯s head. ¡­ After chatting with his family in the carriage for a long time, Fei Qing exited the carriage and rode with Wang Jiuyan. ¡°Brother Jiuyan, forgive me for not entertaining you,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°You haven¡¯t seen your family in years, so there¡¯s plenty to say.¡± Wang Jiuyan smiled. Fei Qing said, ¡°I¡¯d like to rmend a talent to you as a token of appreciation.¡± Wang Jiuyan was taken aback. ¡°Talent?¡± With his status, few people were qualified as talents. ¡°A martial arts genius,¡± Fei Qing stated. ¡°Three months ago, he was only a second-rate expert. In the past three months, he advanced by leaps and bounds¡­ Last night, he even escaped from the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s Night Dharmaraja.¡± ¡°What?¡± Wang Jiuyan was surprised. ¡°He escaped from Night Dharmaraja?¡± ¡°You are free to do the investigations if you doubt my word. Back then, three first-rate experts had joined forces! The other two were instantly killed by Night Dharmaraja. Only this martial arts genius survived without any injuries while wielding his spear,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°With his growth speed, do you think¡­ he will be a new super expert?¡± Chapter 254 - Entering the Capital (2)

Chapter 254: Entering the Capital (2)

¡°What¡¯s his name?¡± Wang Jiuyan immediately asked. A first-rate expert was nothing in the capital. After all, many talents in the world came to the capital, and many cosmic citizen yers were among them. There were indeed many who had reached first-rate. However, going beyond first-rate was very rare. ¡°His name is Jingming, and he¡¯s from Lanyue City,¡± Fei Qing replied. Wang Jiuyan nodded. ¡°Got it.¡± ****** In the afternoon, the massive Blood Rain Guard team arrived in the capital. ¡°This is the capital?¡± Xu Jingming, Qiu Tong, and the others watched in surprise.?What a magnificent city! The city walls were 200 feet tall¡ªlooking up was like looking at a mountain! The city walls extended to the end of their vision. This was the capital, thergest city in Blood Rain World! Gold and silver amassed here, along with experts. Imperial Capital, here Ie.?Xu Jingming¡¯s blood boiled. There was a higher chance of earning 10,000 gold in the capital! He was quite lucky to have sessfully protected the Fei family¡¯s father and daughter to the capital and sessfully cozied up to Commander-in-chief Fei. If Xu Jingming had died in battle as a guard¡­ then this identity of his would be gone. If the Fei family¡¯s father and daughter were killed or abducted, not only would he not be rewarded, but he would even be considered guilty! Therefore, Xu Jingming had to marvel at his luck in safely getting the Fei family¡¯s father and daughter to the capital. ¡°Move, move.¡± ¡°Make way.¡± The guards at the south gate of the capital immediately cleared the crowded city gates and allowed the mighty Blood Rain Guard team to enter. ¡°Sir.¡± When the city gate guards saw Wang Jiuyan, they kneeled on one knee and were extremely respectful. Although Fei Qing was one level higher than Wang Jiuyan in terms of official rank, Fei Qing was themander-in-chief of the empire¡¯s eastern region and an official from another city! As for Wang Jiuyan, he was one of the capital¡¯s four wing envoys, the envoy of South Wing. He directly governed countless citizens in the southern end of the city, so how could the guards watching the southern gates dare slight him? ¡°I heard that there are all kinds of people in the capital and that there are many experts.¡± Qiu Tong rode her horse and looked around. She then said to Xu Jingming, ¡°As for the Blood Rain Guards of the capital¡¯s four prefectures, they suppress all parties and maintain order in the capital. They wield a lot of power, and they are divided into four prefectures because there would be too much power. Lord Wang¡­ is the envoy of the capital¡¯s south wing! He¡¯s definitely an impressive figure in the capital.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Fei Qing rode alongside Wang Jiuyan, so it was obvious that their ranks were close. ¡°There are many experts in the capital. We are nothing here.¡± Xu Jingming swept his gaze and sensed the terrifying aura hidden in this massive city. It was a natural aura formed by the gathering of many top experts¡¯ mental strength! In this city, first-rate experts had to be careful. ¡°It¡¯s the capital after all!¡± Qiu Tong¡¯s eyes burned. ¡°A person shoulde to a ce with the most experts in the world once in their life and explore it! Even if one dies, it wouldn¡¯t be in vain!¡± Xu Jingming looked at Qiu Tong.?Right. To the natives, the capital was even more special. Although most of the natives had always heard of the legends regarding the capital, very few could visit the capital in their lives. ¡­ Huh??In arge residence in the capital, there was a pavilion above some rockery. ¡°¡±One could see very far into the distance from the pavilion, and a beautiful woman in purple was sitting in the pavilion reading a book. She suddenly sensed something and looked up into the distance. With her cellr-level control, her eyesight was excellent. She could clearly see the Blood Rain Guard team on the street in the distance. Her gaze locked onto Wang Jiuyan at a nce. Wang Jiuyan sensed it and turned his head. Their gazes met across a kilometer. ¡°Lord Wang.¡± The purple-dressed woman smiled. Wang Jiuyan looked at her calmly and ignored her. He continued riding his horse forward. Whoosh! A figure appeared out of thin air in the pavilion¡ªit was an old woman. ¡°Investigate what our Lord Wang and Commander-in-chief Fei did outside the city,¡± the purple-shirted woman instructed. ¡°Yes, Madam,¡± the old woman replied and silently disappeared. The purple-dressed woman nced at the book in her hand and frowned slightly, but she had a soul-stirring charm. She whispered, ¡°Wang Jiuyan, oh Wang Jiuyan, you¡¯re really a blockhead. If you had married me, I would¡¯ve done my best to help you. You would¡¯ve risen to prominence a long time ago. Why did you despise me?¡± She had only taken a fancy to Wang Jiuyan after all these years. ****** At King Qi¡¯s residence. ¡°Wang Jiuyan led the Blood Rain Guard experts, and each person rode three horses at full speed. He finally arrived at the critical moment and scared off the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s Night Dharmaraja. The Fei father and daughter survived,¡± a subordinate reported respectfully. King Qi sat there and fed his beloved concubine with a smile. ¡°Right, drink it.¡± King Qi smiled as he watched everything. A small amount of alcohol was spilled onto his concubine¡¯s chest. King Qi lowered his head and licked it clean before looking up at his subordinate. ¡°It¡¯s Wang Jiuyan again? He has ruined so many of my ns! I¡¯ve treated him well and attempted to befriend him time and time again because he¡¯s a talent, but he ignored me and even spoiled my ns!¡± ¡°Your Highness, should we make him suffer?¡± the subordinate asked with a glint in his eyes. ¡°I¡¯m listening.¡± King Qi was curious. ¡°How are you going to make Wang Jiuyan suffer? I¡¯m very curious. When did you be so capable?¡± The subordinate smiled awkwardly and obsequiously. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m not capable. But as long as Your Highness wants him to suffer, you can definitely do so.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have what it takes.¡± King Qi shook his head. ¡°Wang Jiuyan is different from Fei Qing! Wang Jiuyan has deeply rooted himself in the capital. Him bing a super expert isn¡¯t the most important thing. Most importantly¡­ the faction he¡¯s hiding is very strong. Be it Courtesan Belle Pce or Bloodcloth Tower, many of the factions hiding in the capital seem to be crazy. They all stand on Wang Jiuyan¡¯s side. Of the four wing envoys in the capital, he¡¯s the hardest to deal with.¡± ¡°On the surface, he has the south wing¡¯s Blood Rain Guards under hismand, but there are also hidden factions. Why can¡¯t Wang Jiuyan just work with me? Isn¡¯t it good if we were all friends?¡± King Qi had been eyeing Wang Jiuyan for a long time. His subordinate didn¡¯t dare say a word. ¡°It¡¯s fine if the Fei father and daughter survive. After all, the ones who died were Fei Qing and the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s men. I didn¡¯t lose anything.¡± King Qi smiled and waved his hand before continuing to coax his concubine. ¡°Baby, let¡¯s continue drinking.¡± The subordinate immediately retreated obediently. ¡­ Fei Mansion. In the capital, the Fei residence was considered a rtively ordinary residence for an official, but it easily amodated more than 100 guards and dozens of maids and servants. Xu Jingming, Qiu Tong, and Luo Baichuan also temporarily stayed in the Fei residence. ¡°Thank you, my lord,¡± Qiu Tong said gratefully. ¡°You¡¯re Xin¡¯s senior sister, and Xin has repeatedly asked me to take care of you. If you want to thank someone, thank Xin.¡± Fei Qing smiled and nodded. Qiu Tong nodded, clearly a little excited. ¡°Go, make preparations. Be ready to take office in three days,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°I¡¯ll take my leave, sir.¡± Qiu Tong identified herself as a subordinate and walked out of the pavilion. Xu Jingming also walked over from afar. Qiu Tong winked at him with an unconceble smile, which made Xu Jingming understand.?It looks like it¡¯s a good thing. In the pavilion. Fei Qing sat there and observed Xu Jingming walking over. This person¡¯s strength improved rapidly, but his past experiences are very vague. A vige outside the city can groom a second-rate expert??Fei Qing thought to himself.?If it weren¡¯t for the fact that it was my sister who summoned him as a guard, I would¡¯ve suspected¡­ that the enemy had nted him. As a cosmic citizen yer, the world¡¯s targeting of Xu Jingming would be stronger as his status increased. Of course, his current status remained very ordinary; he was only a guard. ¡°Greetings, Lord Fei.¡± Xu Jingming bowed. ¡°I¡¯m aware of the contributions you¡¯ve made during the escort.¡± Fei Qing looked at Xu Jingming and nodded. ¡°My sister repeatedly exhorted me not to mistreat you. I¡¯ll give you two choices¡ªone is to be a guard at the pce! The imperial guards are in charge of perpetually protecting His Majesty, the princes, and princesses. There¡¯s a bright future in this. The day His Majesty takes a fancy to you, you will soar. Of course, you can only work as an ordinary guard in the beginning.¡± ¡°The other path is to join the Blood Rain Guard! I have quite a widework in the Blood Rain Guard. You will be made a captain upon entry,¡± Fei Qing continued. ¡°I promise you that as long as you contribute enough, you can be promoted to centurion. This is also the limit of what I can do.¡± ¡°The Blood Rain Guard in the capital is different from the ones in the various local cities. The recruitment requirements are very harsh! A centurion is very rare, and it¡¯s of a higher grade than the Blood Rain Guardmanders in cities. A principales¡­ requires His Majesty¡¯s approval,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°Choose one of these two paths.¡± As a cosmic citizen yer, Xu Jingming had long gathered information on Blood Rain World and had a rough understanding of the situation in the capital. His choice¡­ was naturally the one that allowed him to obtain 10,000 gold more quickly. ¡°Thank you, my lord,¡± Xu Jingming said respectfully. ¡°I¡¯m willing to be a Blood Rain Guard captain.¡± Chapter 255 - Taking Office (1)

Chapter 255: Taking Office (1)

Jingming was recruited by my sister; he experienced many dangers along the way. I¡¯ll leave him in the Blood Rain Guard for a year or two to see if he¡¯s worth cing in an important position.?Fei Qing thought to himself. He was in need of powerful people. The present Xu Jingming hadn¡¯t proved his loyalty, and his strength remainedcking. He still needed some polishing. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯ve been a guard of my Fei family,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°And I personally rmended you to the Blood Rain Guard, so everyone will treat you as one of mine. After entering the Blood Rain Guard, you have to be careful. Most importantly¡­ you can¡¯t embarrass me! ¡°I understand, sir.¡± Xu Jingming immediately took on a subordinative attitude. ¡°Go then. Prepare to take office in three days.¡± Fei Qing nodded slightly. ¡°I¡¯ll take my leave, sir.¡± Xu Jingming respectfully left. After walking out of the pavilion, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t hide the joy on his face. It was worth cozying up with the Fei family for the past few months. He first waited for more than a month to join the Fei family, and he went through two months of danger! Xu Jingming was quite satisfied with the oue after putting in so much effort¡ªhe was a captain the moment he joined the imperial capital¡¯s Blood Rain Guard. As long as he contributed, he could be a centurion! First-rate experts were very rare in Lanyue City! The three gangs, the Blood Rain Guard, and the hidden experts barely numbered more than ten. However, the capital was central to Blood Rain World. All the top organizations were gathered here, including cosmic citizen yers. The number of first-rate experts exceeded Lanyue City by more than a hundred times. Only super experts could be considered top experts. ording to the detailed information I gathered from the virtual world, almost all the Blood Rain Guard captains in the capital are first-rate experts. There are a total of four wings in the capital, with about 40,000 people! There are nearly 2,000 first-rate experts. Ordinary Blood Rain Guards are mainlyposed of second-rate experts. Only some special positions like clerical positions or those with powerful backgrounds are exceptions,?Xu Jingming thought.?Furthermore, apart from 40,000 Blood Rain Guards, there are 200,000 auxiliary guards! The auxiliary guards are typically qualified experts. More than 200,000 qualified experts! This is the strongest army in the capital by force. It¡¯s also directly controlled by the empire¡¯s highest ruler¡ªthe emperor.?Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. Although this force was strong, mobilizing them required abiding by strict procedure. It wasn¡¯t something that anyone could easily mobilize. If Fei Qing wanted to save someone, he had to get the south wing envoy, Wang Jiuyan, to personally lead a group of elite subordinates. As for arranging for the Blood Rain Guards to protect his loved ones, it was a private matter! It was a huge taboo! Even with Fei Qing¡¯s identity, he had done all he could by sending more than 10 first-rate experts and more than 50 second-rate experts to protect his family. These experts even consisted of two top first-rate experts¡ªGuard Lu and Guard Qiu. Together, they could match a super expert. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?All kinds of factions are within the capital, but the capital remains stable because of these 200,000-plus qualified experts. Even cosmic citizen yers find it difficult to cause much of a stir. They are also suppressed by the Blood Rain Guard. ******* Two nightster. ¡°Lord Jing, this is your official uniform, and this is your identity token. You can take up your post at the Principales Office tomorrow.¡± Someone from the Fei family brought the official uniform and other items into the room. ¡°I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the uniform on the table. It was a ck uniform with some blood-colored water droplet patterns on it. He changed into his uniform and looked a little more baneful.¡¯¡¯ Then, he picked up his identity token¡ªit was ck with golden floral patterns. The color of the token indicated his identity. On the front of the token were the words ¡®B South Principales Office, Jingming.¡¯ On the back were densely packed words. I¡¯m assigned to the B South Principales Office??Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°Brother Jing.¡± Qiu Tong¡ªwho was also wearing a uniform¡ªwalked over and smiled. ¡°Where were you assigned?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be a captain at the B South Principales Office.¡± Xu Jingming waved the token. ¡°What about you?¡± Qiu Tong also took out her waist token. ¡°I¡¯ve been assigned to the Prison Bureau at the South Wing HQ. I¡¯m only a second-rate expert, so I can only be a deputy captain at best! I heard that the captains of the Blood Rain Guard¡­ are virtually all first-rate experts! There are only a handful of people that were made exceptions and promoted.¡± ¡°South Wing¡¯s Prison Bureau? It¡¯s very lucrative,¡± Xu Jingming praised. ¡°Yes, Lord Fei has indeed taken good care of me.¡± Qiu Tong was very satisfied. The South Wing¡¯s Blood Rain Guard was divided into six Principales Offices and the South Wing HQ. The six Principales each had their own jurisdiction, and the South Wing headquarters had much more authority. South Wing¡¯s envoy, Wang Jiuyan, was in charge of matters there. Those imprisoned in the South Wing HQ¡¯s prison were all heavily wanted criminals! Naturally, they earned a lot. ¡°I came to the capital with Junior Sister Xin because I wanted to see the legendary magnificence of the capital. I didn¡¯t live my life in vain. Who would¡¯ve thought that I would be an official?¡± Qiu Tong smiled happily. ¡°A deputy captain is Rank-6.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, an official.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. It was a rare experience to be an official in Blood Rain World when he wasn¡¯t one in reality. Being a captain, he was also a Rank-6 official. ¡°Let¡¯s go and visit Brother Luo,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°He needs to recuperate. It¡¯s still early for him to take office,¡± Qiu Tong said, ¡°but he should¡¯ve been issued his uniform.¡± ¡­ The next morning. Xu Jingming and Qiu Tong left the Fei family together and took up their posts. Xu Jingming wore his uniform on the inside and a cyan robe on the outside. He carried his spear holster and walked for an hour before arriving at the B South Principales Office. Chapter 256 - Taking Office (2)

Chapter 256: Taking Office (2)

I¡¯m here.?Xu Jingming looked at the huge B South Principales Office. The B South Principales Office had 1,000 Blood Rain Guards and 5,000 auxiliary guards! It could amodate thousands of employees, so it naturally upied arge area. The buildings were mainly ck in color, and one couldn¡¯t help but feel apprehensive. The Blood Rain Guard is the strongest army that holds the fort in the capital after all. It oversees all officials and keeps all factions in check.?Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?The Blood Rain Guard has a lot of power despite its low-ranking position. This was also the reason why he chose this path. Only with great authority could he obtain 10,000 gold faster. But even as a Blood Rain Guard, 10,000 gold¡­ is still an astronomical figure,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. ¡°Please halt.¡± The entrance to the Principales Office was heavily guarded. The guards spoke gently when they saw the uniform Xu Jingming wore under his cyan clothes. Xu Jingming took out his identity token and shed it. ¡°Captain!¡± A Blood Rain Guard¡ªwho was resting in the distance¡ªhad sharp eyes. He shot a nce and rushed over with iparable enthusiasm. ¡°Zhang Ke, deputy captain of Bravo toon of B South Principales¡¯ 700th Company. Greetings, Captain.¡± ¡°Zhang Ke?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the man in front of him. Zhang Ke immediately berated the guard beside him. ¡°Open your eyes wide. Look clearly¡ªthis is the newly appointed Lord Jing!¡± ¡°Lord Jing.¡± The guards became more respectful. ¡°These are all auxiliary guards who guard the door,¡± Zhang Ke immediately exined. ¡°Captain, let¡¯s greet the Principales before greeting the Centurion.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡­ The B South Principales Office¡¯s highest leader was Li Qing; he looked like a pale-faced schr. It was said that he had been a Blood Rain Guard Principales since the former emperor¡¯s reign! Now that a new emperor had ascended the throne, Li Qing remained in his position. Xu Jingming first met Li Qing and exchanged a few words before he was asked to leave. He then met his direct superior, Centurion Zhao Defang. ¡°I just arrived in the capital, so I¡¯m a little tight on cash. Please don¡¯t take offense, Your Excellency.¡± Xu Jingming ced a silver ingot on Zhao Defang¡¯s table. Zhao Defang nced at the ten taels of silver in front of him and said calmly with a frown, ¡°Since you¡¯re short on money, there¡¯s no need to be so polite. Take the silver back.¡± Xu Jingming looked a little embarrassed. ¡°Take it back!¡± Zhao Defang said coldly. ¡°Yes, yes.¡± Xu Jingming put away the ten taels of silver. ¡°I¡¯ll hold a banquet at Fragrance Restaurant tonight to entertain my colleagues. If you have the time¡­¡± ¡°You may leave.¡± Zhao Defang berated Xu Jingming before he could finish. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Xu Jingming could only leave. Zhao Defang¡¯s face was pale, and he had a long beard. His expression darkened as he watched Xu Jingming leave.?This neer sure doesn¡¯t know the ways! Ten taels of silver? Does he think I¡¯m a beggar? In the corridor outside. Xu Jingming and Zhang Ke walked side by side. ¡°What? Captain, you only gave ten taels of silver?¡± Zhang Ke widened his eyes in disbelief. ¡°I¡¯m poor; there¡¯s nothing I can do.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°You should¡¯ve said so earlier. We could¡¯ve pooled our resources in the toon,¡± Zhang Ke said anxiously. ¡°I told you that Zhao Defang is very greedy. You have to fork out at least 50 taels for your first visit! It¡¯s best if it¡¯s 100 taels¡ªonly then will he be satisfied.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t satisfy him,¡± Xu Jingming said casually. When Zhang Ke heard that and heard Xu Jingming¡¯s tone, he immediately had a guess.?This new captain became a captain the moment he arrived and is so negligent toward the centurion¡­ It looks like he has a backer and isn¡¯t afraid of the centurion. Xu Jingming naturally wasn¡¯t afraid! Backing him was Fei Qing! The highest leader of the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s South Wing was Wang Jiuyan! Xu Jingming was aware of the rtionship between Fei Qing and Wang Jiuyan. Moreover¡­ Fei Qing had personally promised that as long as he made a contribution, he would be promoted to centurion! With Fei Qing¡¯s status, there was no need to doubt his credibility. Would Xu Jingming need to curry favor with a mere centurion? Give you 50 taels of silver? Hope you have the appetite to take it! My sry is only 50 taels a month.?Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t bear to give it to him. He also didn¡¯t want to embarrass himself, so he only offered ten taels of silver. Since Zhao Defang didn¡¯t want it, he naturally put it away obediently. ¡­ ¡°Everyone, I¡¯ll be hosting a banquet at Fragrance Restaurant tonight. You have to be there.¡± Xu Jingming warmly invited the captains in the Principales Office. ¡°Definitely, definitely.¡± ¡°When the timees, there needs to be enough good wine.¡± The Blood Rain Guard captains in the Principales Office epted his invitiation, and Xu Jingming quickly left. ¡°This Captain Jing has quite the background to be a captain the moment he joins the Blood Rain Guard.¡± ¡°Obviously. We slowly rose up the ranks to captain from being an ordinary Blood Rain Guard.¡± ¡°I heard that Centurion Zhao isn¡¯t in a good mood! He specially came to the Principales Office today to wait for Captain Jing to offer him some gifts, but it¡¯s obvious that Centurion Zhao isn¡¯t happy.¡± As the captains chatted, all the information proved one thing¡ªCaptain Jing had a huge backer! He wasn¡¯t afraid of Centurion Zhao! ****** In the morning, the second floor of the restaurant was booked. ¡°Our Bravo toon has two deputy captains and 30 ordinary Blood Rain Guards. They are all here today,¡± Zhang Ke said enthusiastically. ¡°Captain, this is a gift from us brothers to you.¡± The other deputy captain, Qian Yan, was a plump man. He handed over a banknote. Xu Jingming took a look¡ªit was 50 taels of silver! Furthermore, it didn¡¯t require a passcode. There were indeed some banknotes that didn¡¯t require one, and anyone who obtained such banknotes could exchange them! They could be used as cash. But for the sake of safety,rge denominations were typically written with a passcode. ¡°Captain, this is a token of appreciation from the auxiliary guards.¡± Zhang Ke took out a banknote worth 50 taels of silver. ¡°Bravo toon is in charge of more than 100 auxiliary guards. The auxiliary guards need to patrol the area, so they have responsibilities. Therefore, they asked me to pass it on to you.¡± Chapter 257 - Taking Office (3)

Chapter 257: Taking Office (3)

¡°Thank you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and ced the two banknotes in his pocket. Strictly speaking, as a Blood Rain Guard captain, he had 32 Blood Rain Guards and 165 auxiliary guards under him! He was in charge of a huge area. ¡°Continue doing what you have to do,¡± Xu Jingming said as he looked at the Blood Rain Guards. ¡°In my team, there¡¯s only one thing¡ªdon¡¯t be afraid of trouble! As long as it¡¯s within your authority, don¡¯t be afraid. Don¡¯t be soft; leave everything to me.¡± Fei Qing had already said not to embarrass him. He naturally couldn¡¯t be soft in his actions! ¡°Yes, Captain.¡± The morale of the Blood Rain Guards immediately increased. This was the kind of captain they wanted! If the captain gave in, they wouldn¡¯t be able to straighten their backs. ¡­ After breakfast, Xu Jingming strolled around his area of jurisdiction with the two deputy captains. ¡°Actually, our Blood Rain Guard¡¯s responsibilities can be considered light but also as heavy as they can be,¡± Zhang Ke introduced. ¡°The area we are in charge of has more than 20,000 residents. Many trivial matters are handled by the auxiliary guards, but some major matters¡­ require our Blood Rain Guard to step in.¡± ¡°For example, we have to deal with some bandits, thieves, and rebels,¡± said Zhang Ke. ¡°Our brothers are scattered in key areas. We have to monitor some of the critical spots. We have to keep an eye on the royal rtives, civil and military officials, wealthy families, andrge gangs!¡± ¡°Of course, we only have three officials in the region under our jurisdiction. There are only tworge ns that can be considered wealthy, and their gangs aren¡¯t worth mentioning. There¡¯s also a sect called Star Sword Sect that needs to be monitored.¡± ¡°Of course, they will alle today to offer you a greeting gift!¡± Zhang Ke sneered. ¡°In the entire imperial capital, there are only a few top aristocratic families that we can¡¯t afford to offend. We can¡¯t afford to offend a few powerful princes¡­ Most officials and families will tremble when they see us. If they anger the Blood Rain Guard, we can throw them into prison for a few days. If it¡¯s serious, we can destroy their family.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t make it sound so bad,¡± the plump Qian Yan said with a smile. ¡°Peace breeds wealth.¡± ¡°Only with a saber in hand will those wealthy families be friendly with us,¡± Zhang Ke retorted disdainfully. ¡°Captain, we have to be careful of some factions in the capital. If we provoke them, we might disappear on the way home. Your body won¡¯t be found.¡± Zhang Ke exined many things in detail and exined some unspoken rules. As Xu Jingming listened, hepared it with the information he had gathered on the virtual worldwork and gained a clearer understanding of the capital. At that moment, there was a group of wealthy scions riding horses in the city. The pedestrians immediately made way for them. Huh??The scions looked at the three people in the distance. Zhang Ke and Qian Yan were deputy captains of the Blood Rain Guard and were very famous in the vicinity. The person they followed seemed to have a higher status. ¡°It¡¯s the Blood Rain Guard.¡± ¡°The Blood Rain Guard is in front of us.¡± The scions immediately restrained their horses and obediently moved to the side of the road. As long as the Blood Rain Guard captain had sufficient reason, he could directly arrest anyone below Rank-5! These scions might have their parents in official positions, but most of them weren¡¯t in office. If the Blood Rain Guards arrested them, they would be nearly dead or even dead when released. Xu Jingming walked in the middle of the street with the two deputy captains. As he nced at the obedient scions¡ªwho avoided him¡ªhe felt the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s might. The Blood Rain Guard¡­ can really do almost anything in the capital,?Xu Jingming thought. ¡°Captain, let¡¯s take a look around,¡± said Zhang Ke with augh. ¡°Be prepared for the deluge of money you¡¯ll be receivingter.¡± ¡°Captain, you just took office, so they won¡¯t miss out on the weing gifts. I¡¯ll help you keep an eye on them. If it¡¯s too little, I¡¯ll make them cough up ten times in the future,¡± said the plump Qian Yan with a fierce glint in his eyes. Chapter 258 - Working Hard to Save Money (1)

Chapter 258: Working Hard to Save Money (1)

In a restaurant¡¯s VIP room, only Xu Jingming, Zhang Ke, and Qian Yan sat at a table. Knock! Knock! Knock! Someone knocked on the door. ¡°Come in,¡± said Qian Yan. An elder immediately pushed open the door and bowed to the three of them enthusiastically. ¡°My lord is rather happy about Lord Jing¡¯s appointment. I¡¯m here to deliver a congrattory gift.¡± As he spoke, he ced a brocade sachet on the table. ¡°Captain, this is the butler of Nansheng Street¡¯s Lord Yu,¡± Qian Yan introduced. Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°So it¡¯s from Lord Yu! I appreciate Lord Yu¡¯s thoughtfulness.¡± There were only three officials with some status in the area under his jurisdiction. Of course, the ¡®officials¡¯ he was referring to here were at least at Rank-5! In the imperial capital, officials below Rank-5¡­ were insignificant officials that weren¡¯t worth mentioning. The Blood Rain Guard couldn¡¯t be bothered to monitor them. ¡°I¡¯ll take my leave.¡± The elder immediately left after delivering the congrattory gift. Xu Jingming picked up the brocade sachet and saw a stack of golden leaves. He weighed it in his hand and estimated it to be about 50 grams. Ten gold.?Xu Jingming was a little surprised as he took out a roll of paper from his sleeve¡ªthe paper detailed the annual offerings of officials,rge ns, wealthy merchants, and gangs in the area under his jurisdiction. ¡°Lord Yu gave too much,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Lord Yu gave 50 taels of silver to the former captain. He doubled it this time.¡± Zhang Ke nodded. ¡°It looks like he wants to befriend you.¡± Qian Yan also ttered, ¡°The congrattory gift this time is ten gold. Logically speaking, Lord Yu should deliver this amount every year in the future! Lord Yu is really generous with you, Captain.¡± The three of them ate and drank while waiting for people to send gifts. At the same time, they checked the list to see who had given less! After feasting for a long time, everyone in their jurisdiction had delivered their gifts. Money given to the Blood Rain Guard couldn¡¯t be skipped! Not one less! ¡°A total of 2,350 taels of silver.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the final tally and was in a good mood. He smiled at the two captains. ¡°I¡¯ll have to wait until next year before the next round, right?¡± ¡°Yes, once a year! This is the old rule.¡± Zhang Ke nodded. But Qian Yan said in a low voice, ¡°Actually, we can still squeeze further. Some rich merchants can still be squeezed a little more.¡± ¡°However, that would foul the rules,¡± retorted Zhang Ke. ¡°If word gets out, our reputation in the Blood Rain Guard won¡¯t be good. Furthermore, which rich merchant in the imperial capital doesn¡¯t have some connections? If they get pushed into a corner, there might be trouble. They might even send assassins to our residences at night. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered.¡± ¡°A bunch of b*stards? What can they do?¡± Qian Yan sneered. ¡°Captain, we can totally target a single businessman and suck him dry!¡± ¡°Remember.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s voice turned colder as he gazed at Qian Yan coldly. ¡°Our Blood Rain Guard needs to follow the stipted rules when doing things! If we vite the rules¡­ Hmph, Deputy Captain Qian, don¡¯t me me for turning hostile!¡± Qian Yan¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He originally thought that this captain might have a huge backer and background, so he could pull off a few rounds with the captain¡¯s aid! However, it was obvious that this captain cherished his reputation. ¡°I understand, I understand.¡± Qian Yan smiled obsequiously. ¡°Captain¡¯s future is more important.¡± ¡°Good.¡± After interacting with them for some time, Xu Jingming understood his two deputy captains. Zhang Ke, who looked stocky, was actually tactful and rule-abiding. Qian Yan¡ªwho looked plump and jolly¡ªwas actually ruthless and defiant of the rules. There were many people in the Blood Rain Guard who ignored the rules. Bang! Bang! Bang! Someone knocked on the door again. ¡°Captain, the broker has arrived.¡± A Blood Rain Guard led a broker. The broker immediately kneeled down respectfully. ¡°Greetings, my lords.¡± ¡°Captain, the broker knows all the houses sold and rented in our jurisdiction,¡± the Blood Rain Guard said. Xu Jingming nodded. Since he had taken office, he couldn¡¯t stay in the Fei residence forever. He had to move out. ¡­ He didn¡¯t know how long he could live with his identity. Naturally, he wouldn¡¯t buy a house but rent it. The residence he rented was in the area under his jurisdiction, and it was rtively quiet. It was about a 500-meter walk from restaurants, teahouses, and other bustling ces. Just renting this residence costs 50 taels of silver a year. It will cost 2,000 taels of silver to buy it. It¡¯s not easy living in the capital! The rent is much higher than in Lanyue City.?Xu Jingming looked at the ordinary residence. There were only a few rooms, and there was a small martial arts arena behind it. This was also the reason why Xu Jingming rented this residence. Blood Rain Guards and auxiliary guards carried furniture, nkets, and other daily necessities as they quickly set up everything. ¡°Captain, everything is in ce.¡± Zhang Ke had overseen everything, ¡°Captain, do you really not need two maidservants to serve you?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need. Remember to buy some good alcohol for the brothers.¡± Xu Jingming threw out a piece of silver. ¡°Thank you, Captain.¡± The Blood Rain Guards responded in unison, revealing looks of delight. They weren¡¯t happy because of the alcohol but because they felt that their boss thought highly of them. He wasn¡¯t stingy! Some cold captains¡­ wouldn¡¯t spend a single coin on their subordinates! They could onlyin when working under such a captain. The auxiliary guards had long left obediently; they didn¡¯t have any alcohol to drink. The Blood Rain Guard and the auxiliary guards were onpletely different levels; how could the Blood Rain Guard captain buy alcohol for the auxiliary guards? Even if Xu Jingming treated them, it wouldn¡¯t be right for the auxiliary guards to drink it. Soon, only Xu Jingming was left in the residence. There were five Blood Rain Guards waiting outside the residence! They guarded the street and awaited Xu Jingming¡¯s orders at all times. Chapter 259 - Working Hard to Save Money (2)

Chapter 259: Working Hard to Save Money (2)

The gifts in the area under my jurisdiction are about 2,300 taels a year. My sry is 600 taels, and I can usually receive some bribes¡­ If I¡¯m lucky, I can save up to 5,000 taels a year. However, I have to spend money on many aspects. I have to make friends and treat others. I might even have to share some with my superior¡ªthose expenses won¡¯t be trivial, Xu Jingming thought.?It¡¯s already pretty good if I can get 3,500 taels a year as a Blood Rain Guard captain. If I abide by the rules, I¡¯ll only earn 10,000 gold after 30 years! However, can my identity live for 30 years in Blood Rain World??Xu Jingming shook his head. As a cosmic citizen yer, from the day he became a Blood Rain Guard captain, the targeting he faced had increased. If he became a centurion, the targeting would increase again. ording to the information he had gathered, the higher the rank, the harder life became! ¡°Captain, shouldn¡¯t we go to Fragrance Restaurant?¡± His subordinate¡¯s voice sounded from the door. ¡°Let¡¯s go to Fragrance Restaurant.¡± Xu Jingming naturally had to arrive early since he was the host. ****** Xu Jingming quickly became familiar with his life as a Blood Rain Guard captain. As the captain, he could have fun every day! This was because some of the hard and tiring work was done by the auxiliary guards. The Blood Rain Guards under him were responsible for monitoring the various areas! Only when something major happened would they report it to their captain and get him to give the order. In fact, the so-called ¡®major matters¡¯ were things that rarely happened. These days are really rxing.?Xu Jingming practiced his spearmanship in the martial arts arena in his residence. He only stepped out when the sun set, and the five Blood Rain Guards immediately followed. He arrived at Nine vors Restaurant. ¡°Captain.¡± Zhang Ke and Qian Yan warmly greeted him. Xu Jingming waved his hand, and the five Blood Rain Guards behind him retreated to find a ce to drink and eat. Xu Jingming, Zhang Ke, and Qian Yan entered Nine vors Restaurant. He sat in a corner on the second floor. ¡°Captain, Nine vors¡¯s ¡®nine vors¡¯ are quite famous in the capital. You have to try it,¡± said Zhang Ke. ¡°Tell me, what happened in the past three days?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ording to the rules, they met every three days! The two deputy captains reported all their work for the past three days. If there were any special matters¡­ they would naturally report to Xu Jingming immediately. ¡°In the past three days, the area under our jurisdiction has been rtively stable. There were just a few cases of petty crimes out of bravado. The dead were gang members and are nothing worth mentioning. However, many major events have happened elsewhere in the capital,¡± Zhang Ke said. ¡°Tell me about it.¡± Xu Jingming listened as he ate. As time passed¡­ More and more customers came to Nine vors Restaurant. At the same time, there was a performance on stage. The music sounded like a stream flowing through the entire restaurant. The customers enjoyed the atmosphere. Xu Jingming was in a good mood because the music was melodious, and the woman performing was beautiful. Nine vors Restaurant¡¯s reputation was well-deserved. Dong! Dong! Dong! Suddenly, noisy footsteps sounded, causing Xu Jingming to frown slightly. Anyone with a little refinement¡­ would have walked softly when they heard the music. However, these people didn¡¯t restrain their footsteps at all as they arrived on the second floor. This group of people arrived on the second floor. A guard scanned his surroundings and paused on Xu Jingming and the others before saying, ¡°Guests on the second floor, please give up your seats and quickly head downstairs! Our Shengong family will cover your meal.¡± ¡°Please.¡± The gray-robed guards urged every table. ¡°Shengong family?¡± The guests on the second floor weren¡¯t hard to do; otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t havee to Nine vors Restaurant for a meal. But when they saw the attitude of this group of people and heard the name ¡®Shengong family,¡¯ many guests immediately stood up. ¡°Captain, it¡¯s the Shengong family,¡± Qian Yan whispered. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Shengong?¡± Xu Jingming nced at the group. These people were rather arrogant¡ªeven the guards were arrogant! The Shengong family is one of the top aristocratic families in the capital. Even the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s four envoys dare not provoke them.?Xu Jingming knew very well that the Shengong family was ranked in the top ten in the capital. In the entire Blood Rain World, they were a terrifying faction that could be ranked in the top 20. Even though Fei Qing¡ªwho backed him¡ªhad great authority, it was because the emperor supported him. The Shengong family was strong due to its deep roots. The emperor had to butter up suchrge families. ¡°Captain,¡± Zhang Ke softly urged, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming got up. He would be sending himself to his death if he shed with the Shengong family. ¡°Senior Brother, these three are Blood Rain Guards, right?¡± The man and woman¡ªwho were surrounded by the men¡ªlooked at Xu Jingming and the others, who had stood up and left. A portion of their uniforms was still exposed under their robes. ¡°They are just a bunch of mad dogs.¡± The youth shot a nce at Xu Jingming andpany, his eyes filled with disgust. ¡°Arge number of Blood Rain Guards are watching my house all year round. No matter how I scold them, they don¡¯t say a word. They just keep staring.¡± ¡°Everywhere across the capital, I see these crazy dogs as long as it¡¯s a slightly famous street.¡± The youth curled his lips. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to see three more crazy dogs in Nine vors today. What a bummer.¡± Xu Jingming, Zhang Ke, and Qian Yan walked down the stairs and clearly heard the person say ¡®three mad dogs.¡¯ Qian Yan was very calm. Zhang Ke¡¯s ears turned red. Xu Jingming frowned as well. However, the three of them still walked down. Chapter 260 - Working Hard to Save Money (3)

Chapter 260: Working Hard to Save Money (3)

¡°There¡¯s nobody else. Junior Sister, I¡¯ve invited the head chef of Nine vors to cook personally. They¡¯ll be serving their signature Nine vors for you to try,¡± the youth said with a smile. ¡°Not everyone can make the head chef of Nine vors cook.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± The woman was also very curious. She enjoyed her senior brother¡¯s fawning, and having a Shengong scion pursue her stroked her ego. On the entire second floor, only the man and woman sat, listening to the music and enjoying the delicacies. Everyone else stood and served them. ¡­ On the streets outside. ¡°How unlucky. We bumped into Shengong Fu while eating.¡± Zhang Ke vented his anger after leaving the restaurant. ¡°Are the Shengong scions people we can offend? In their eyes, we are dogs.¡± Qian Yan curled his lips. ¡°Mad dogs,¡± Xu Jingming added. ¡°Captain, there¡¯s no need to be angry. Those important figures in the imperial capital typically won¡¯t hold it against us,¡± Zhang Ke said. ¡°This Shengong Fu¡¯s status in the Shengong family is average; he can¡¯t even be ranked in the top five of the younger generation. For example, his cousin, Shengong Shou, isn¡¯t even 30 years old, but he¡¯s already a Rank-2 official. He¡¯s highly regarded by the emperor and has an excellent reputation. Shengong Fu is nothing. His reputation is terrible, but he acts arrogantly in front of us.¡± ¡°No matter how arrogant he is, we have to bear with it.¡± Qian Yan shook his head. ¡°He was born with a noble title! He also has the huge Shengong family backing him!¡± ¡°Many people from the Shengong family are in the Blood Rain Guard,¡± Zhang Ke exined. ¡°Three of the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s Principales are from the Shengong family. The Shengong family head is a duke, and he¡¯s an important official of the empire! We will be pulverized with a flick of his finger.¡± Xu Jingming knew how powerful the Shengong family was from the information he gathered in the virtual world. The intelligence recorded that more than 300 years ago, the Shengong family had 3,000 zealots participate in a battle for the throne! They eventually made a prince their puppet emperor. The 3,000 zealots back then were at least second-rate experts! ¡­ Night. Shengong Fu got off the flower boat and swayed back and forth in satisfaction. ¡°Young Master.¡± The guards had been waiting for a long time. ¡°Mm.¡± Shengong Fu got into the carriage and casually asked, ¡°Has the Zhang family¡¯s youngdy been moved to the courtyard?¡± ¡°The husband has been killed. This Zhang family¡¯s youngdy has been kidnapped to the courtyard,¡± the personal guard whispered. ¡°Well done.¡± Shengong Fu raised his eyebrows and was in a good mood. He then lowered the carriage curtain. Thinking of that voluptuous youngdy from the Zhang family, Shengong Fu¡¯s heart itched. I¡¯m not sure what to say about Uncle. He¡¯s only biased toward his sons!?Shengong Fu looked at the carriage, and his expression suddenly turned nasty.?His three sons are all officials. Eldest Brother is a Rank-2 official. Third Brother is also a Principales at the Blood Rain Guard! What about me? I went to seek help from the officials, but Uncle made me copy books in the academy? He exins it as tempering my character? It¡¯s only because my father died early that you became the family head,?Shengong Fu thought to himself. He was very dissatisfied. Although he was arrogant and unbridled outside, he was heavily restrained at home! He felt that it was unfair! I have to pay for my guards out of my own pocket! I have to pay for my residence myself. Hiring a first-rate expert guard costs 2,000 to 3,000 taels of silver a year! Eldest Brother has a group of top guards by his side. As for me, I have to recruit them myself! I can¡¯t even bear to hire a first-rate expert.?Shengong Fu¡¯s eyes were filled with ferocity as many thoughts surfaced. With his status, he naturally had to maintain his image. Thus, his monthly expenses were huge. The family n kept limiting his expenses, making him even more dissatisfied. Suddenly¡ª Pu! Pu! Pu! There were consecutive sounds. Oh? Shengong Fu¡¯s expression changed as he immediately pulled open the carriage curtain and saw five guards copse. The only standing guard managed to withstand two strikes before his chest was prated by a spear. Gasp¡ª The guard let out a painful cry after being prated by the spear. The spear was pulled out, and he copsed to the ground. Shengong Fu looked at the man in ck in disbelief. The ck-robed man wore a bronze mask and held a spear as he walked over. ¡°Spare me, please spare me,¡± said Shengong Fu immediately. ¡°I have money! I have money¡ªI¡¯ll double whoever hired you!¡± ¡°Double?¡± The bronze masked man said in a hoarse voice, ¡°Your bounty isn¡¯t low.¡± ¡°I have some gold here.¡± Shengong Fu immediately took out a brocade pouch. ¡°There¡¯s at least 100 gold here! Also, this piece of jade¡­ is worth at least 100 gold. I, I¡­ These banknotes of mine use the same passcode¡ªAutumn, Wind, Leaf, Snow.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± said the bronze-masked man. ¡°It¡¯s too little.¡± ¡°No, no. Send me back; I still have more at home,¡± said Shengong Fu anxiously. ¡°I¡¯m a son of the Shengong family. I have a noble title¡ªyou can¡¯t kill me. If you do, you will be finished! There will be no ce to escape¡­ in this world.¡± ¡°Pfft.¡± A flying dagger stabbed into Shengong Fu¡¯s be. Shengong Fu¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. Which faction could kill a Shengong family member just like that? The bronze-masked man examined Shengong Fu¡¯s corpse before picking up the brocade pouch, jade, banknotes, and other items. He then carried away the corpses of two second-rate experts. The other guards were killed by flying daggers, but these two guards¡­ were impaled to death! Whoosh. Carrying the two corpses, the bronze-masked man quickly disappeared. Plop! Plop! The two corpses had their faces ruined. They were then bound to rocks before being thrown into theke. The bronze-masked man watched the two corpses sink as the darkke rippled. As a scion of the Shengong family, he¡¯s so arrogant outside and has such a huge lineup¡­ Yet, he only carries this little with him??The bronze-masked man nced at the brocade pouch.?A horse doesn¡¯t get fat without extra feed. Being a Blood Rain Guard honestly only earns 3,000 to 5,000 taels of silver a year. Of course, I have to build up another source of ie. Killing this Shengong family scion didn¡¯t earn me much either. The bronze-masked man put away his mask and revealed Xu Jingming¡¯s face. This bit of money really lets down the Shengong family¡¯s reputation,?Xu Jingming thought. Was the Shengong family terrifying? As a cosmic citizen yer, would he be afraid? When will I be able to save up 10,000 gold? Yes, I can¡¯t be in a hurry! I have to be careful and down-to-earth. I¡¯ll work hard to save up,?Xu Jingming thought to himself and left in a sh. Chapter 261 - Birth of Daughter (1)

Chapter 261: Birth of Daughter (1)

The night watchmen only discovered the corpses of Shen Gongfu and the guards an hourter. They then calmly reported it to the Blood Rain Guard. To the night watchmen¡­ they had seen too many corpses at night¡ªthey had their fair share of experience in such major matters. ¡°It¡¯s Shengong Fu.¡± ¡°A Shengong family scion was actually killed.¡± ¡°I wonder who Shengong Fu crossed.¡± The Blood Rain Guards protected the scene. Soon, the experts from South Wing HQ¡¯s Procuratorate arrived. The experts investigated the scene carefully. ¡°Centurion Song, how¡¯s the investigation going?¡± Judge Niu¡ªwho had rushed over after being woken up in the middle of the night¡ªyawned and asked. The one who died had a noble title after all, so a judge needed to be present. The judge was the from the Procuratorate in charge of South Wing, and his rank was equivalent to that of a Blood Rain Guard Principales. ¡°Lord Niu.¡± Centurion Song pointed at the scene. ¡°There¡¯s only one murderer, and he¡¯s good at concealed weapons. Although there are only the corpses of Shengong Fu and four guards, from the bloodstains, Shengong Fu should have two stronger guards!¡± Judge Niu nodded. He trusted his subordinates¡¯ judgment. ¡°I¡¯ve carefully investigated the traces, and I¡¯m certain.¡± Centurion Song pointed to a corner. ¡°The murderer first charged out from the shadows and instantly shot out flying daggers at close range, killing four guards in a row. Two stronger guards fought the murderer, but their corpses can¡¯t be found. Shengong Fu probably heard themotion and left the carriage before being killed by a flying dagger! Furthermore, he was robbed clean.¡± ¡°Do you have any suspects?¡± Judge Niu asked. ¡°If it¡¯s just an act of robbery, there¡¯s no need for the murderer to target Shengong Fu. A simple investigation will reveal that Shengong Fu isn¡¯t thought highly of in the Shengong family and doesn¡¯t have much money,¡± said Centurion Song. ¡°There are many people in the capital who are richer than him. If it¡¯s for money, it¡¯s better to rob some rich merchants. Therefore¡­ it¡¯s more likely a premeditated assassination!¡± ¡°Investigate who Shenggong Fu offended, especially recently!¡± Centurion Song said. ¡°I believe there¡¯s a high chance that he offended someone, which invited a fatal cmity. The key to this case is the two missing guards. If we can find the two missing guards, be it dead or alive¡­ we will be able to find more clues.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Judge Niu yawned. ¡°Write a dossier as soon as possible; I have to inform the Shengong family about this. It looks like sleep is out of the question thiste at night. I have to prepare to report to Lord Wang and His Majesty!¡± After all, he had to report the death of a noble to the emperor. ¡°Yes, sir,¡± Centurion Song replied. ¡­ Early in the morning. Bam! Bam! Bam! Someone knocked on Xu Jingming¡¯s door. Xu Jingming simply put on his clothes and walked out of the house. At the same time, his consciousness officially came online¡ªwhen he was free, he often cultivated in his personal space. Whoosh. Xu Jingming opened the door and looked at Zhang Ke. ¡°Captain, something big happenedst night,¡± Zhang Ke said excitedly. ¡°Do you still remember Shengong Fu? It¡¯s that arrogant Shengong Fu from Nine vors Restaurant! He was killedst night! A flying dagger had smacked him straight between his brows!¡± Zhang Ke spoke excitedly. ¡°Who¡¯s the murderer?¡± Xu Jingming looked excited¡ªit was only normal for him to gloat. ¡°Who knows!¡± Zhang Ke smiled. ¡°All I know is that the murderer is good at throwing daggers. I don¡¯t know anything else! I heard that the Shengong family has gone crazy and is searching everywhere. However, there are many experts in the capital. With Shengong Fu¡¯s personality, he has offended countless people. Perhaps he was finished off by some badass.¡± ¡°There are many badasses in the capital.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. After bing a Blood Rain Guard and checking the wanted fugitives in the dossiers, Xu Jingming realized that there were too many badasses in the capital. Assassination and murder via interception were one thing, but the most badass ones in the capital were the ¡®snitches.¡¯ These snitches dared to go anywhere! A king¡¯s residence? Shengong family? Xiahou family? Imperial pce? The imperial capital¡¯s snitches were unimaginably strong. There was nowhere they didn¡¯t dare to go! They risked their lives to steal treasures. There were also assassination missions that were extremely difficult. Only badasses dared to take them. Many of these badasses in the capital don¡¯t care about their lives, and they even dare to enter the imperial pce¡­ Most of them are probably cosmic citizen yers,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. Cosmic citizen yers came in for the money. Therefore, murderers, assassins, bandits, snitches¡­ These were the mostmon roles yers had. If there were benefits, they would do it even if it meant risking their lives. A life was only worth 100,000 cosmic dors! Of course, people like Xu Jingming¡ªwho had an important identity¡ªcherished their lives more. ¡°That¡¯s why it¡¯s best to keep a low profile in the capital.¡± Zhang Ke shook his head and sighed. ¡°Regardless of whether you¡¯re a scion of arge family n or a rtive of the royal family¡­ If you¡¯re too arrogant and have too many enemies, you might end up offending a badass and lose your life.¡± ¡°There are too many experts in the various factions in the capital; it¡¯s best to keep a low profile,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°By the way, Old Zhang, there¡¯s no need to look for me if there¡¯s nothing important in the next three days. Help me handle it if you can.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Zhang Ke nodded. ¡°If I really can¡¯t handle it, I¡¯ll report it to you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had important matters to attend to. His wife, Li Miaomiao, was about to give birth. ****** Li Miaomiao was admitted to the hospital ahead of time. In fact, giving birth was much simpler after humans fully evolved. After all, every evolver¡¯s physique was much stronger than in the past. Many women on the Inte gave birth at home without going to the hospital. Chapter 262 - Birth of Daughter (2)

Chapter 262: Birth of Daughter (2)

However, it was obvious that the parents and elders of the Xu and Li families were very cautious. They had long moved to Binhai City and carefully took care of Li Miaomiao. ¡°Thebor process is very fast these days.¡± ¡°It¡¯s much easier for humans to give birth naturally after evolution. It¡¯ll only take a while,¡± said Mrs. Li and Mrs. Xu in the corridor outside the delivery room. Theyforted each other, but their brows were furrowed. Xu Jingming sat on a chair in the corridor and waited silently. He was ambivalent. Worried? Logic told him that with the current technology and human physique, giving birth was very safe. I¡¯m going to be a father, Xu Jingming thought.?Miaomiao should have a smoothbor; the doctor said so too. Suddenly¡ª The door to the delivery room opened. Li Miaomiao was pushed out while lying on the bed. Beside her was a child wrapped in swaddling clothes. ¡°Family memberse over and take a look at the baby. She¡¯s born 3,050 grams and 52.5 centimeters tall. You have a female baby,¡± the nurse said as she carted the bed out. Xu Jingming, Xu Hong and his wife, Li Chen¡¯an and his wife, Grandpa Xu, and the others immediately gathered around and took a gander. Li Miaomiao hugged her baby with one hand, her eyes filled with motherly love. ¡°Wow, how cute.¡± ¡°She looks like Jingming when he was a child¡ªso wrinkled.¡± ¡°What do you mean by ¡®wrinkled?¡¯ She will grow out of it in a month.¡± As the surrounding elders spoke, Xu Jingming carefully stared at the little fellow in front of him. The little fellow opened her eyes and looked around in a daze. Then, she closed her eyes sleepily, uninterested in the people around her. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°My daughter.¡± ¡°I¡¯m a father!¡± At this moment, Xu Jingming felt like his life had been enriched. He had another identity¡ªa father! In the future, he and Miaomiao would take good care of this baby. ¡°Are you done? After you¡¯re done, the baby has to be sent to the nursery first,¡± the nurse said as she carried the baby to the crib beside her and began sending the baby to the nursery. ¡­ The next day, the family left the hospital with the baby and returned to Xu Jingming¡¯s residence in Binhai. In a pavilion in the courtyard. The pram was in the pavilion, and a baby was half-lying there. Her eyes looked around as she carefully observed the huge courtyard. ¡°When I gave birth to Jingming, I stayed in the hospital for five days before being discharged. It¡¯s different now¡ªyou can get discharged in a day,¡± Mrs. Xu said emotionally as she sat beside the pram. ¡°Our physiques are also different. Her parents are both evolvers, and the physiques of babies these days are much stronger than back then. I heard from the nurse that babies typically can walk in half a month.¡± Mrs. Li touched the baby¡¯s face. ¡°Her skin is so tender and supple.¡± Xu Jingming apanied his wife¡ªLi Miaomiao¡ªfor a walk in the yard. As they strolled, they could see their daughter on the pram in the pavilion. ¡°Jingming, we still need to register our daughter. We have to give her a name,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°You don¡¯t find the names Ie up with good. I¡¯ve already given more than 20 names¡­¡± Xu Jingming was exasperated. ¡°There¡¯s nothing that cane out from me no matter how I rack my brains. As a mother, you have toe up with names as well.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not satisfied with the ones Ie up with either.¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head. Their daughter¡¯s name would follow her for the rest of her life. Li Miaomiao decided based on various factors: Did it sound nice? Did it match her birth characters? What was the meaning behind the name? Hence, the names Xu Jingming chose were all rejected. ¡°We naturally have to put in the effort for our daughter¡¯s name,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°A name has a huge impact on a person!¡± ¡°Then, let¡¯s take our time. It¡¯s not toote to register before the age of two,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°There are still two years to think about it.¡± ¡°Two years?¡± Li Miaomiao widened her eyes. ¡°We have toe up with one in a month. She can¡¯t possibly not have a name when rtivese to celebrate her one-month-old anniversary, right?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s think about it together.¡± Xu Jingming had never found it that difficult toe up with a name. ¡­ In the training room. Xu Jingming held a spear and practiced his spearmanship. Suddenly, he stopped and looked through the ss of the training room at his wife¡ªwho was pushing a pram in the yard downstairs. My wife and daughter.?Xu Jingming nced downstairs and couldn¡¯t help but smile. He found it fascinating. After so many years, he had always felt that it was enough to support himself. Even in marriage, his wife¡ªLi Miaomiao¡ªwas very good at taking care of herself. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t need to worry. But at this moment, Xu Jingming felt a heavy responsibility when he saw his wife and daughter in the pram downstairs. This era is an era of unrest and drastic changes. Earth¡¯s protection period for new civilizations will end by the middle of next year, Xu Jingming thought.?I have to protect Miaomiao and my daughter in this turbulent era. The baby¡¯s facial features were too simr to his. Life is so magical. Children look simr to their parents. Is this gic inheritance??Xu Jingming thought to himself.?This is also another form of life extension. A long time ago, he was also an infant. At that time, Xu Hong and his wife were still young! Now that his daughter was born, he was 30 years old. Humans are like this¡ªthey pass down their legacy generation after generation, Xu Jingming thought.?Miaomiao and I cultivate evolutionary methods. Our daughter¡¯s physique is much stronger than when I was a baby. This is also an evolutionary legacy. An evolutionary legacy can only improve a little every generation. Only through endless years and the umtion of generations can a civilization evolve. Therefore, patience is needed. My personal evolution also requires me to be more patient. When I have a long-term vision and take one step at a time, I will eventually reach an extremely high evolutionary level over time.?Xu Jingming¡¯s thoughts changed. People changed. The thoughts of a youth, the thoughts of a parent, the thoughts of a dying person¡­ would all be different. Xu Jingming had restrained his drive and had a long-term vision. He was more patient and had greater fighting spirit because he had many responsibilities! Whoosh. Xu Jingming moved his spear and began executing moves. He executed the five spear techniques recorded in the first treatise of Beam Transformation and practiced diligently. When he reached the Spark volume¡­ A spark can ignite a prairie.?Xu Jingming practiced his spearmanship and felt enlightened.?The path of evolution will be very difficult, but a spark¡­ will ultimately ignite a prairie fire. One needs long-term vision, great willpower, great perseverance, and an unquenchable fighting spirit! Only then can a spark burn the entire world. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes burned. Spark Dao! Xu Jingming had figured out the fourth Spear Dao¡¯s philosophy. The Spark Dao¡ªan unquenchable fighting spirit!?Xu Jingming executed his spearmanship, and his spearmanship changed. It was as though it burned with the mes of life as he charged forward!?No matter the time or ce, don¡¯t be discouraged. Don¡¯t bow your head; your fighting spirit will always burn! You can always charge at the enemy with all your might. Xu Jingming¡¯s every move carried out this spirit. After fusing in his mind and spirit, the strength and speed of his body naturally increased. Yes, he had clearly reached cellr control, but his body still erupted with greater strength and speed after the Spark Dao fully engulfed his mind. In the training chamber, Xu Jingming only stopped when he was done practicing his spearmanship. The Spark Dao is a Spear Dao and also the Dao of the mind.?Xu Jingming felt as though his mind had been burned by sparks¡ªit was ethereal and pure. My spearmanship has also broken through.?Xu Jingming could clearly sense his improvement.?I¡¯m clearly much stronger than before. The actualbat bonus was previously 1260%. I wonder how much it has reached. Chapter 263 - Fei Xinlan Becomes A Disciple (1)

Chapter 263: Fei Xin Bes A Disciple (1)

In the personal space training grounds in the virtual world. Xu Jingming practiced his evolutionary method, spearmanship, and shield techniques to his heart¡¯s content. Ever since he transformed into a cosmic lifeform, his body became even more amazing; he could be considered a humanoid nuclear bomb. The spear he casually brandished weighed more than a thousand tonnes. Of course, Earth¡¯s security system could easily kill even a Lv. 8 expert! Therefore, no matter how ambitious Earth¡¯s evolvers were, they couldn¡¯t stir up any waves. Life evolution is indeed unbelievable. I¡¯ve heard that a high-level cosmic lifeform can take a stroll on a white dwarf. A perfected Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform can even cultivate their body on a neutron star. Unfortunately, many cosmic civilizations have never produced a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. Lv. 8 was too difficult. Whoosh. After finishing his training, Xu Jingming put away his weapon and sat on a granite rock. He opened his personalbat strength interface and checked the exact strength determined by the system. Personalbat strength interface¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (62% Intermediate Cosmic Lifeform) Physique: 1.8 million Technique: Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 6 72%), Astral Spear (Lv. 6 62%), Footwork (Lv. 6 55%), Shield Technique (Lv. 6 60%) Basic Combat Strength: 900 million Energy: 180 million Combat Bonus: 1530% Combat Strength: 17.6 billion In the virtual world, my evolutionary method has reached 62% of an intermediate cosmic lifeform, but I¡¯m only 29% intermediate in reality.?Xu Jingming frowned slightly.?I¡¯m clearly far behind in reality; my cultivation is slow. Xu Jingming tapped open the detailed introduction of the evolutionary method. For an intermediate cosmic lifeform, it¡¯s best to have a gravity chamber and an artificial star to improve the body quickly. The gravity chamber can greatly increase the efficiency of the body¡¯s evolutionary method, and an artificial star can replenish the body¡¯s energy.?Xu Jingming shook his head.?But they have astronomical prices; I can¡¯t afford them. Even the most basic version of an artificial star required one billion cosmic dors. The gravity chamber allowed one to designate the strength of gravity! The higher the gravity limit, the more expensive it was! Hence, many cosmic lifeforms would rather search for white dwarfs to cultivate after they became strong, even searching for neutron starster on to save money. My body will be stronger as I evolve, but the resources I need will also increase. Just light alone is far from enough.?Xu Jingming temporarily suppressed his thoughts. After all, he hadn¡¯t reached Lv. 7. My spearmanship has improved, but I¡¯m still some distance away from reaching Lv. 7.?The actualbat bonus is 1530%.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly. This number was within his expectations. How embarrassing. My actualbat bonus is 15¡Á, but I¡¯m still at Lv. 6! It only proves that my mind is still very weak.?Xu Jingming was cognizant of this. The mind became more important toward theter stages of cultivation. Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms usually had a 5¡Á actualbat bonus! Some had 10¡Á, and some even had 20¡Á. Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms started from a 10¡Á actualbat bonus! Yes, some Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms¡¯ actualbat bonus wasn¡¯t as good as Xu Jingming¡¯s¡ªthey were only at 10¡Á. But for them to reach Lv. 7, it was because¡­ their minds far exceeded Xu Jingming¡¯s. The fact that I can¡¯t break through despite having a high actualbat bonus means that my mind is weak.?Xu Jingming understood this. The weakness here waspared to Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms! There wasn¡¯t a single Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform on Earth. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind was definitely considered top-notch on Earth, but there was still a huge gap between him and the average Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform. It¡¯s very normal; I¡¯m only 30 after all. Many Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms have lived for hundreds or even more than a thousand years. They have had a long life and have experienced a lot, so it¡¯s naturally not easy for me to catch up to them psychologically.?Xu Jingming also understood the gap. He was far away from the average mental standards of a Lv. 7. Then, how far was he from Lv. 8? What about Lv. 9? I have to be down-to-earth and take it one step at a time.?Xu Jingming felt that there was still a long way to go on the path of evolution after gaining insights into Spark and improving his strength. Xu Jingming tapped gently, and his consciousness entered Blood Rain World. ****** Life in Blood Rain World was uneventful. Xu Jingming continued living a leisurely life as a Blood Rain Guard captain. In fact, having a calm and uneventful life was mostmon. It was rare to see tumultuous waves. Many people just lived their lives peacefully. Some people found such lives boring and dull, some found it boring and depressing, and some were willing to endure hardship¡­ Everything depended on one¡¯s mind! One¡¯s life depended on one¡¯s state of mind. People from all walks of life in Blood Rain World have their own lives.?Xu Jingming walked the streets and observed the countless people around him. After observing all walks of life, he naturally had a better understanding of life. This was also a form of mental tempering. ¡°Brother Jingming.¡± An enthusiastic shout sounded from the side. Xu Jingming turned his head and saw Luo Baichuan. ¡°Brother Luo, have you taken office?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Since my body has more or less recovered, I immediately took up my post. I just took up my post yesterday, and I¡¯m a Blood Rain Guard deputy captain at the B South Wing¡¯s Principales.¡± Luo Baichuan smiled. ¡°Oh right, let¡¯s hurry over. This is the first time Miss Fei is hosting a banquet for us since we arrived in the capital.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. They naturally had to ept Fei Xin¡¯s invitation. ¡­ In a quiet private residence, there were only four people¡ªFei Xin, Xu Jingming, Luo Baichuan, and Qiu Tong. Chapter 264 - Fei Xinlan Becomes A Disciple (2)

Chapter 264: Fei Xin Bes A Disciple (2)

¡°My brother brought me here. Their dishes are considered top-notch in the world,¡± Fei Xin introduced warmly. Beautiful maidservants carried trays over. These maidservants wore gorgeous clothes and had extraordinary bearings; they were like daughters from noble families. The sound of music echoed in the private residence, and the musician¡¯s skills were clearly extraordinary. The music was pleasant and uplifting. ¡°I invited everyone this time because I¡¯m going to be a disciple tomorrow,¡± Fei Xin said with a smile. ¡°Senior Sister, Brother Luo, Brother Jing, I don¡¯t have many friends in the capital! You are my only friends, so You have to attend the apprenticeship ceremony tomorrow.¡± ¡°A master? Which expert?¡± Qiu Tong asked curiously. ¡°Dean Ming of Martial Academy,¡± Fei Xin said, her eyes filled with anticipation. ¡°Dean Ming?¡± Xu Jingming, Luo Baichuan, and Qiu Tong were taken aback. Dean Yu Ming of Martial Academy¡ªthe number one expert in the capital! Even Xu Jingming¡ªa cosmic citizen yer¡ªknew how extraordinary Dean Ming was. This was because he knew very well that for Dean Ming to hold such a high position for extended periods, it meant that he wasn¡¯t a yer but a cosmic citizen who had their memories blocked out. After their memories were blocked, their strength would naturally decrease! However, the strength this Dean Ming disyed was rare even among Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms. This was even after his memories were ¡®blocked!¡¯ What realm was his true strength in reality? Dean Ming might be a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform in reality.?Xu Jingming had such a guess. ¡°Are you guysing?¡± Fei Xin asked. ¡°Yes, of course!¡± Xu Jingming and the others said in unison. They had to go, even if it was just to meet the legendary Dean Ming. ****** The next day, Xu Jingming and the others arrived at the Fei residence early and entered Martial Academy with the Fei family convoy. In a hall of Martial Academy. There were many guests, and Dean Ming sat at the head of the table. This is Dean Ming??Xu Jingming and the other two stood in a corner and carefully looked at the elder sitting in the seat of honor. Dean Ming was a hoary elder, looking amiable and kind. However¡­ an extremely vast psychic force spread out like water and enveloped the entire Martial Academy! Martial Academy spanned ten kilometers, making it look like a small city, yet it waspletely enveloped by Dean Ming¡¯s psychic force. His mind and consciousness are that powerful??Xu Jingming was dumbfounded. He had seen Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms in the virtual world, but none of them had reached such a realm. There was no pressure. It was like an endless ocean,pletely epassing him. As long as he¡¯s willing, my consciousness will go nk under the psychic pressure. Allbat techniques are useless; I¡¯ll just stand there in a daze and be at his mercy. No wonder he¡¯s recognized as the capital¡¯s number one! For decades, nobody has dared to provoke him. Xu Jingming had thought about it. Even an expert at the limits of Lv. 8 could be exhausted from sending hundreds of first-rate experts to death due to everyone having the same physique! But after sensing Dean Ming¡¯s psychic strength¡­?Xu Jingming immediately understood that hundreds of first-rate experts were nothing but wooden stakes in front of him! Mind¡ªthe key to a lifeform¡¯s evolution!?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Lv. 8 lifeforms in the universe have a lifespan of 10,000 years, but most of them can¡¯t break through to Lv. 9 their entire lives¡­ It¡¯s because of their mind! When¡­ can my mind be this strong? ¡°Xin.¡± Dean Ming sat there and smiled at the kneeling Fei Xin. ¡°From today onward, you are my disciple.¡± ¡°Congrattions, Master.¡± ¡°Congrattions, Dean Ming, for taking in such a good disciple.¡± Many guests gave their congrattions. These guests were all important figures in the capital. A Blood Rain Guard captain like Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t qualified to enter unless he came with the Fei family. He was standing in a corner. ¡°Good.¡± Dean Ming nodded and got up to look at the guests. ¡°Jiuyan, follow me.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Wang Jiuyan immediately walked over. Dean Ming left the hall with Wang Jiuyan. With Dean Ming¡¯s status, it was already good enough for him to spend time specially taking in disciples. As for entertaining the guests? The guests present didn¡¯t dare to have such extravagant hopes. Even if the emperor were here, Dean Ming could ignore him. ¡°Dean Ming really values Wang Jiuyan.¡± ¡°Dean Ming doesn¡¯t spend as much time on his disciplespared to Wang Jiuyan.¡± The important figures in the hall were envious and jealous when they saw this. It was precisely because of Dean Ming¡¯s high regard for him that Wang Jiuyan¡¯s career went smoothly! He rose all the way and became South Wing¡¯s envoy. Although there were factions in the capital, they were very afraid of Wang Jiuyan. Many people had guessed that Wang Jiuyan might be Dean Ming¡¯s illegitimate son. Otherwise, why would he be so biased? ¡°Greetings, Miss Xin. I¡¯m Cheng Yanran.¡± A graceful man walked to Fei Xin¡¯s side. Fei Xin looked up and was stunned. Cheng Yanran was very handsome! His eyes were filled with mncholy as his mind and consciousness affected his surroundings in an undetectable manner, naturally leaving a good impression on others. ¡°You are His Highness Yanran?¡± Fei Xin was rather curious. In a corner of the crowd, Xu Jingming, Luo Baichuan, and Qiu Tong saw this scene. ¡°Has His Highness Yanran fallen for Junior Sister Xin?¡± Qiu Tong was a little worried when she saw this. ¡°Cheng Yanran?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. He had also heard of this person in the capital. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that many women in the capital are infatuated with His Highness Yanran.¡± ¡°Yes, he¡¯s a yboy.¡± Qiu Tong was a little worried. ¡°He has brought many women harm, and many women know that he¡¯s a yboy, but they remain infatuated. He¡¯s very good at women. Junior Sister Xin needs to be careful.¡± Chapter 265 - Fei Xinlan Becomes A Disciple (3)

Chapter 265: Fei Xin Bes A Disciple (3)

¡°Miss Fei has caught his eye?¡± Luo Baichuan immediately said, ¡°We can¡¯t just watch.¡± ¡°Xin¡¯s brother is more anxious than us.¡± Xu Jingming watched. ¡°He has already walked over.¡± The three of them saw Fei Qing walking toward Cheng Yanran and Fei Xin. ¡°Brother.¡± Fei Xin also noticed her brother walking over. Fei Qing nodded and looked at Cheng Yanran calmly. This scene attracted the attention of many people in the hall. Fei Qing¡­ was themander-in-chief of the empire¡¯s Eastern Region Blood Rain Guard. He held a high position and had great authority, and he had contributed greatly to the empire! His gaze naturally carried an extremely strong pressure. ¡°Lord Fei.¡± Cheng Yanran cupped his hands and greeted him with a smile. Fei Qing gazed at him and said calmly, ¡°Cheng Yanran, stay away from my sister. Do you hear me?¡± Cheng Yanran smiled in a rxed manner. ¡°It¡¯s just a chat. I think Miss Xin is quite cute. Alright, Miss Xin, your brother is angry. He¡¯s afraid that I¡¯ll abduct you.¡± With that said, Cheng Yanran turned and left, ignoring Fei Qing¡¯s expression. ¡°Brother.¡± Fei Xin pulled her brother¡¯s hand and whispered, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve heard of his deeds.¡± ¡°What do you know?¡± Fei Qing stared at the departing Cheng Yanran and frowned slightly. He and the King of Yan¡­ They had a deep grudge! There had been a bloody storm, and many people had died before he seeded in helping His Majesty ascend the throne. ¡°Cheng Yanran.¡± Fei Qing¡¯s eyes turned colder. ¡­ After Cheng Yanran left the hall, a group of guards immediately followed. Qiu Tong watched from afar and whispered, ¡°He¡¯s the only son of the King of Yan. The 12 guards beside him are all first-rate experts. The King of Yan is also one of the most powerful lords in the world. This prince¡­ has raped many female scions in the capital, but he gets off scot-free because the King of Yan wields too much power.¡± Xu Jingming and Luo Baichuan¡¯s expressions turned solemn. They were all very concerned about Fei Xin, and it wasn¡¯t a good thing for her to be targeted by His Highness Yanran. ****** Imperial Capital, King of Yan¡¯s Estate. The current master of the King of Yan¡¯s Estate was the heir, Cheng Yanran. This was because the King of Yan lived in his fief¡ªYan Nation. ording to the empire¡¯sws, a king¡¯s fief couldn¡¯t exceed 5,000 kilometers! Furthermore, each generation had to reduce the fief ording to their rank. ¡°Your Highness, this is all the information on Fei Xin.¡± A woman handed a dossier to Cheng Yanran. Cheng Yanran flipped it open and read it silently. ¡°Commander-in-chief Fei is His Majesty¡¯s right-hand man,¡± Cheng Yanran muttered softly. ¡°If his sister gets together with me¡­ Do you think His Majesty will still trust Fei Qing if I marry her?¡± ¡°His Majesty might still ce his trust in him,¡± the woman replied. ¡°Furthermore, Fei Qing will definitely stop Your Highness from marrying Fei Xin.¡± ¡°Stop? What right does he have to stop us if it¡¯s mutual?¡± Cheng Yanran smiled. The woman fell silent; she knew of the prince¡¯s charm very well. Thetter¡¯s mental strength had an invisible influence. Despite being infamous for being a yboy, many nobledies were infatuated with him. ¡°Even if I fail, just enraging Fei Qing and preventing him from sleeping well is good enough for me.¡± Cheng Yanran¡¯s eyes turned cold as he continued flipping through the dossier. ¡°This dossier says that Fei Xin has three good friends from her hometown. Two of the men are called Luo Baichuan and Jingming?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The woman nodded. ¡°Take them down a notch,¡± Cheng Yanran said. ¡°Tell them to stay away from Fei Xin from now on.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± The woman immediately knew what he was implying. ¡°I don¡¯t want anyone dead,¡± Cheng Yanran stated indifferently. ¡°It¡¯s fine losing an arm or a leg! If they are crippled, they will feel inferior and will then leave Fei Xin obediently.¡± Chapter 266 - Late Night Assault (1)

Chapter 266: Late Night Assault (1)

Several dayster, night. The massive capital fell into darkness as nine ck-robed figures silently arrived outside Xu Jingming¡¯s residence. ¡°The target is a first-rate expert. Be careful,¡± the white-haired elder in the lead said softly. The others nodded slightly. It was an elite teamposed of three first-rate experts and six second-rate experts! It was more than enough to deal with a Blood Rain Guard captain. ¡°Move out,¡± the elder ordered softly. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Figures scattered and quietly crossed the courtyard walls, heading straight for the room with the door tightly shut. The ce Xu Jingming rented wasn¡¯t big. After all, an annual rent of 50 taels in the capital couldn¡¯t gain him a luxurious mansion. ¡°Halt!¡± The elder gave a suppressed shout. He calmed his mind and used his psyche fluctuations to sense his surroundings. He also sensed the houses in front of him. ¡°There¡¯s no sound of breathing. I can¡¯t sense any aura.¡± The elder frowned.?He should be sound asleep at this time. ¡°Fang Cheng, go in and take a look.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± A figure silently arrived in front of the door, gently opened the wooden window, and silently entered. In just a few seconds, he came out and went to a side room to investigate. ¡°Sir, I¡¯ve checked all the rooms, but there¡¯s nobody,¡± the figure reported. The other eight were surprised. ¡°That shouldn¡¯t be the case. ording to the intelligence, Jingming spends most of his time in his residence other than strolling around the district. He usually doesn¡¯t go out at night. Now, he¡¯s missing? Where did he go?¡± apanion asked. ¡°Brother Wen, what do we do now?¡± ¡°We can¡¯t dy our attack on Jingming and Luo Baichuan tonight.¡± The elder shook his head. ¡°If we do, Jingming might be alerted when he learns about Luo Baichuan tomorrow morning. Therefore¡­ we have to make a move tonight.¡± ¡°But he¡¯s not here.¡± Hispanion was worried. ¡°He probably left because he has something on, so we¡¯lly an ambush here! Once he returns, we¡¯ll surround and kill him. He can count his lucky stars if he doesn¡¯t return the entire night.¡± Soon, the niney an ambush and patiently waited for Xu Jingming¡¯s return. ****** At this moment, Xu Jingming was in a Seven Kills Building branch in the capital. He wore ck clothes, a bamboo hat, and a mask. This Seven Kills Building branch looked like an ordinary inn, but the inn¡¯s hidden hall was very spacious. Xu Jingming was also turning in his mission. ¡°Your Excellency Three-Kills, this is your bounty.¡± A gray-robed man weighed the remaining half of the gold bar. ¡°50 gold¡ªnot one less.¡± He then handed the remaining half to Xu Jingming. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming put away the gold bar. ¡°Havingpleted this mission, you will also advance to Four-Kills. This is your new token.¡± The gray-robed man handed the new token to Xu Jingming and asked with a smile, ¡°Your Excellency Four-Kills, do you want to select a new mission?¡± It hadn¡¯t been a month since the assassin in front of him registered, but he had alreadypleted five difficult missions and advanced to Four-Kills. ¡°I¡¯ll be taking a break.¡± Xu Jingming took the token and turned to leave. His current strength was considered quite formidable among first-rate experts; he could even exchange dozens of moves with a super expert. After all, the difference between a 20¡Á actualbat bonus and a 10¡Á actualbat bonus gave him a huge advantage. He could carry out a kill in one or two moves. However, the advantage wasn¡¯t that ridiculous whenparing a 15¡Á increase to a 20¡Á increase in actualbat! ording to the environment and other factors, he could still exchange a few blows. If he had teammates to work with, he couldpletely match an adversary. It was precisely because he was strong enough that he could be a Four-Kills assassin in a short period of time. ¡­ In the dark night, Xu Jingming wore a ck robe and a bamboo hat as he carried his spear sack and walked silently. Bing a Seven Kills Building assassin is also a way to get money,?Xu Jingming thought. As a yer, he naturally had to simultaneously put effort into several paths! He had to work hard to save money. He became the captain of the Blood Rain Guard to save money. Being an assassin in Seven Kills Building was also to save money. As for bing a Seven Kills Building assassin? As a yer, it was very easy for him to gather information on the Seven Kills Building branches in the virtual world. He could easily join them. The Blood Rain Guard¡¯s detailed information also makes my assassination much easier.?Xu Jingming felt that the two pathsplemented each other. In ten minutes, Xu Jingming quietly returned to his residence¡¯s door and nced at the door lock. Only then did he quietly leap over the courtyard wall andnd in an inconspicuous spot in the corner of the front yard. Xu Jingming swept his gaze across the yard and couldn¡¯t help but narrow his eyes. Although there was no moon and only stars tonight, an expert with cellr control like Xu Jingming could clearly see the ground in the front yard with the help of the weak starlight. As a yer, he was afraid that Blood Rain World would target him. As an assassin of Seven Kills Building, he was even more cautious! Therefore, there was ayer of dust in his front and back courtyard as if it hadn¡¯t been swept for extended periods. Anyone who walked into the courtyard¡­ would leave behind footprints that would expose them. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have any maidservants or servants in his residence¡ªhe lived alone! There are new footprints, and there are quite a number of them.?Xu Jingming attempted to sense them with Mental Tempering. His mind and consciousness spread out, reaching the rooms and sensing any vital auras. Xu Jingming suddenly opened his eyes and secretly leaped out from the courtyard wall, arriving outside the residence. ¡°He went out!¡± The elder hiding in the room sensed a weak aura entering the courtyard before silently leaving. Chapter 267 - Late Night Assault (2)

Chapter 267: Late Night Assault (2)

¡°Screech!¡± An iparably ear-piercing whistle sounded out. A bugle arrow shot into the sky, sting apart a bloody rain pattern in the air. ¡°Blood Rain Guard¡¯s bugle arrow!¡± The sound of the bugle arrow immediately alerted many people. ¡°It¡¯s a bugle arrow.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the captain¡¯s house.¡± The arrow could be seen from five kilometers away! Furthermore, the ear-piercing sound spread far and wide. There were five Blood Rain Guards on the street where Xu Jingming lived. Some of them were drinking, and some were drunk asleep, but they ensured that two remained awake. The five were instantly jolted to their senses when they heard the piercing sound. ¡°It¡¯s the captain¡¯s house. Hurry up!¡± The five Blood Rain Guards were the first to charge over. ¡°Help is being requested from Captain Jing¡¯s residence.¡± A night patrol team rushed over with all their might. Since their superior¡¯s residence had sent out a bugle arrow, they naturally had to rush over with all their might. ¡°What?¡± Zhang Ke heard an ear-piercing arrow. He pushed open the window and saw the blood rain pattern in the sky. Then, he immediately leaped out of the brothel and ordered, ¡°Follow me.¡± He led five Blood Rain Guards and turned into blurry afterimages as he headed for the captain¡¯s house. Some of the Blood Rain Guards¡ªwho were sleeping soundly at home¡ªwere awakened by the night patrol. The bugle arrow was fired from the captain¡¯s residence! This stirred up all the Blood Rain Guards and auxiliary guards in the area as they swarmed over. ¡­ ¡°It¡¯s a Blood Rain Guard¡¯s bugle arrow. We¡¯ve been discovered.¡± The elder¡¯s expression changed when he saw the arrow rise. ¡°Let¡¯s move! We have to kill Jingming before the Blood Rain Guards arrive.¡± ¡°Jingming will be dead by the time they arrive.¡± Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Instantly, nine figures rushed out of the house. They transformed into blurry figures and charged towards the street outside. There are nine people.?Xu Jingming stood on the street and held his spear as he sensed the nine auras charge over. It was too fast! His residence was tiny, and it was less than 30 meters from the house to the street. It didn¡¯t take these experts a second to rush over. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart was as calm as still water as he waited silently. His goal ining to Blood Rain World was to umte 10,000 gold to obtain the sacrificial opportunity, but the most basic goal was¡­ to hone himself! Xu Jingming¡¯s fighting spirit rose when facing the nine people¡¯s attacks!?Bring it on! No matter how strong the enemy was, he would kill them all! It¡¯s time!?Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes shed coldly. The five Blood Rain Guards on the street rushed over, but Xu Jingming had already moved. The moment the nine figures charged out from the courtyard wall, what greeted them was a terrifying spear projection! ¡°What?¡± The unlucky assassin chosen by Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t good at sensing auras. Caught off-guard, he blocked with his two sabers. Pfft! The spear was fast and fierce, akin to a ck dragon. Upon contact, the spinning force of the spear slipped away. It blocked the two sabers and impaled the assassin¡¯s throat! Then, it was instantly pulled out as Xu Jingming retreated. An assassin fell to the ground, dead. One member of the nine-man team died the moment they rushed out of the courtyard. ¡°How bold.¡± The elder wasn¡¯t rmed when he saw this. Instead, he was delighted. ¡°He actually didn¡¯t escape. Surround and kill him.¡± If Xu Jingming immediately fled after firing the bugle arrow, the Blood Rain Guard would arrive once he stalled for time. Their assassination mission would¡¯ve most likely failed. He didn¡¯t expect this person to be so crazy as to not cherish his life and take the initiative to fight! ¡°Die.¡± Three first-rate experts and five second-rate experts rapidly surrounded him, all of them filled with killing intent. When Xu Jingming killed a person, he came to a realization.?He¡¯s a second-rate expert. After figuring out the four Spear Daos, he had gained basic mastery over four of the first five Beam Transformation spearmanship volumes. ording to Xuan¡¯s records, thebined might of the five spearmanship volumes was naturally immense. However, thebination of the four spear techniques was already very impressive. He could kill ordinary second-rate experts in one strike. ng! ng! ng! Xu Jingming spun the spear in his hand like a rolling dragon. The spearhead shed again and again, appearing ghostly and demonic. The spear swept down and blocked the iing concealed weapons. The three first-rate experts were in charge of attacking! They could sense the immense threat this spear projection posed. ¡°What?¡± ¡°How is he so strong?¡± The three first-rate experts sensed the ferocity and viciousness of the spear! Xu Jingming was using a long weapon against the three of them¡­ None of them was his match in a one-on-one battle. Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship was dynamic and adaptable, allowing him to control the situation at all times. He changed his movement techniques and borrowed forces to be dynamic, causing not more than five people to attack him at the same time. ¡°Captain.¡± The five Blood Rain Guards charged over. They were still more than 100 feet away when they released their concealed weapons. The sneak attack of the concealed weapons threw the eight assassins into chaos. ¡°Pfft.¡± Xu Jingming seized the moment of chaos and stabbed another assassin in the chest. ¡°Retreat!¡± When the leading elder saw this, he unwillingly gave the order. The seven of them began fleeing in different directions! He had to admit that the mission had failed! The target this time was stronger than expected. Furthermore, the Blood Rain Guards were rushing over. The longer they dyed, the worse it would be for them. ¡°You want to leave?¡± Xu Jingming took the initiative to charge forward. Having primarily cultivated Beam Transformation, he was rather good at speed. At the very least, most of the assassins in front of him were inferior to him in speed. Pu! The second-rate expert closest to Xu Jingming was stabbed to death! Then, Xu Jingming immediately chased after one of the first-rate swordsmen. ¡°Brother Wen, save me!¡± the first-rate swordsman expert shouted anxiously. At this moment, they were fleeing in different directions. He didn¡¯t have the confidence to deal with Xu Jingming in a one-on-one battle. ¡°Retreat!¡± the elder ordered sternly without even turning his head. He knew very well that ordinary Blood Rain Guards were usually second-rate experts, and their traveling speed was extremely fast! If he didn¡¯t leave now and wasted some time, he might be intercepted by a group of Blood Rain Guards and another group of auxiliary guards. The auxiliary guards were also qualified experts. With Xu Jingming and Zhang Ke¡ªtwo first-rate experts¡ªsurrounding them, they probably couldn¡¯t escape. ¡°Damn it.¡± The first-rate swordsman was furious and indignant. He turned around and struck out several times with all his might. The sword beam was like a peacock spreading its tail¡ªit was extremely gorgeous but also dangerous. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t in a hurry and relied on his spear¡¯s advantage in length to steamroll his opponent head-on! He didn¡¯t advance rashly! As the Blood Rain Guards surrounded him, the first-rate swordsman¡ªwho was even more anxious¡ªrevealed a w. Pfft.?Xu Jingming delivered his spear and stabbed into the swordsman¡¯s abdomen, producing a bloody hole. In a normal one-on-one battle, I probably need 20 moves to kill him. But in his anxiety, I severely injured him in just a few moves.?Xu Jingming shook his spear and sent the swordsman¡¯s sword flying. ¡°Take him down,¡± Xu Jingming instructed the five Blood Rain Guards¡ªwho had rushed over¡ªand looked into the distance. Due to the numerous strikes, the other assassins had scattered and fled into the darkness. ¡°A young man from a remote city is actually so strong.¡± The swordsman stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯m afraid you will be a super expert in the future. I have nothing to say about being defeated by you.¡± ¡°Who sent you?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Hmph, you offended someone you can¡¯t afford to offend.¡± The swordsman sneered. ¡°You survived this time, but you won¡¯t be so lucky next time.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, blood flowed from the corner of the swordsman¡¯s mouth, and his eyes dimmed. The Blood Rain Guards¡ªwho were binding him with chains¡ªwere slightly stunned. ¡°Captain, hemitted suicide.¡± The Blood Rain Guards panicked when they saw this. A first-rate expert chose tomit suicide just because he was captured alive? This was a zealot! What kind of terrifying faction would be able to nurture a first-rate zealot? ¡°Zealot?¡± Xu Jingming was also surprised. Even though Fei Qing had a high status, the experts under him were all officials. He probably didn¡¯t have many first-rate expert zealots. Those who could nurture first-rate zealots were terrifying factions in Blood Rain World. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Zhang Ke arrived with five Blood Rain Guards. ¡°Captain.¡± Zhang Ke walked over, ¡°What happened?¡± Xu Jingming examined the corpses. ¡°It¡¯s a group of assassins.¡± Of the 32 Blood Rain Guards under him, Zhang Ke¡ªas the deputy captain¡ªwas also a first-rate expert. In the capital, almost all the Blood Rain Guard captains were first-rate experts. As for the deputy captains, a small number of them were also first-rate experts. They¡¯re all paupers.?After checking the four corpses, Xu Jingming found less than 100 taels of silver worth from the golden leaves and silver pieces. Who sent the assassins??Xu Jingming was a little puzzled.?The Shengong family? The faction behind the people I assassinated? That shouldn¡¯t be the case. I did a very clean job. Chapter 268 - King of Yan’s Estate

Chapter 268: King of Yan¡¯s Estate

The Blood Rain Guards¡¯ investigation of the surroundings came up with nothing. At the same time, they sent the four assassin corpses to the Principales Office¡ªthis was key evidence. The Blood Rain Guard would definitely investigate the attempted assassination of a Blood Rain Guard captain. Night passed, and dawn broke. Knock! Knock! Knock!?Someone knocked on the door. Xu Jingming opened the door and saw a group of more than ten people standing outside. All of them were riding horses, and the leader was a silver-haired elder¡ªGuard Lu from the Fei family¡¯s guards. ¡°Lord Lu.¡± Xu Jingming cupped his hands. Lu Shao and Qiu Huayu were Fei Qing¡¯s trusted aides. The two of them were an equal match to ck Lotus Sect¡¯s Night Dharmaraja when they worked in concert. ¡°Quickly follow me to Fei Manor,¡± said the silver-haired elder. ¡°His Excellency wants to see you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization and immediately rode a horse. ¡°Captain.¡± Not far from the street, five Blood Rain Guards walked over. They looked at this group in confusion. ¡°Go have breakfast. There¡¯s no need to stay here,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Alright.¡± The five Blood Rain Guards smiled. They could rx after receiving the captain¡¯s assurance. ¡°Giddy up!¡± Xu Jingming followed the group and rode to the Fei family. This made Xu Jingming sigh with emotion because it was forbidden to gallop in the capital! Even as a Blood Rain Guard captain, he didn¡¯t have the authority to do so. However¡­ it was obvious that the team Commander-in-chief Fei sent had such authority. ¡°Lord Lu, what happened?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°You were attackedst night, right?¡± asked the silver-haired elder. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°You were personally rmended by His Excellency to join the Blood Rain Guard. The news of your assassination was naturally reported to His Excellency,¡± said the silver-haired elder. ¡°His Excellency also has some questions for you.¡± Soon, the group returned to the Fei residence. Fei residence¡¯s main hall. The moment Xu Jingming entered, he saw Luo Baichuan lying on a stretcher. Luo Baichuan¡¯s face was ashen, and his eyes remained nk and empty when he saw Xu Jingming. Brother Luo.?Xu Jingming watched in disbelief. Luo Baichuan¡ªwho was lying on the stretcher¡ªhad lost his left leg and right arm. Hey there in a daze. ¡°Brother Luo¡­¡± Xu Jingming uttered. Luo Baichuan nced at Xu Jingming, but there was no light in his eyes. At this moment, Fei Qing walked in and sat in the seat of honor. He frowned slightly at the lying Luo Baichuan and the standing Xu Jingming. ¡°Both of you were attacked by an assassin teamst night,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°Jingming managed to ward them off, but Luo Baichuan lost an arm and a leg. They even took the arm and leg away.¡± ¡°Give me the details,¡± Fei Qing ordered. ¡°The more detailed, the better. Tell me your guesses.¡± ¡°I was sleeping in the room when the three assassins entered. I immediately raised my weapon to resist, but in just two or three strikes, I lost a leg and an arm.¡± Luo Baichuan, who was lying there, spoke first. ¡°They grabbed my arm and leg and left. Before they left, they told me to stay away from Miss Fei Xin.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly when he heard that.?Stay away from Miss Fei Xin? ¡°The three assassins were very strong. I guess one of them is a first-rate expert.¡± Luo Baichuan said in self-mockery, ¡°They really think highly of me by sending a first-rate expert to assassinate me. I¡¯m just a nobody.¡± ¡°Your Excellency.¡± Luo Baichuan gazed at Fei Qing, his eyes filled with desire. ¡°I want to know: who sent the assassin?¡± Fei Qing didn¡¯t answer but nced at Xu Jingming. ¡°What about you?¡± ¡°I was out that night, taking in the imperial capital¡¯s night scenery. When I returned at night, I discovered that enemies had infiltrated my residence. Furthermore, I could sense¡­ nine auras ambushing me, so I immediately released a bugle arrow!¡± Xu Jingming recounted. ¡°Not only did the nine assassins not escape when they knew that they were exposed, but they also charged over.¡± ¡°With the help of the five Blood Rain Guards nearby, I fended off the nine assassins and was lucky enough to kill four,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s precisely because of the endless stream of Blood Rain Guards that the assassins didn¡¯t dare stay. If I had relied on only my strength and didn¡¯t have any helpers, I would¡¯ve probably lost my life had the battle dragged on.¡± ¡°How strong were the nine?¡± Fei Qing asked. ¡°Three first-rate experts and six second-rate experts,¡± Xu Jingming said. Luo Baichuan¡¯s expression changed when he heard this. Nine assassins had been sent to deal with Jingming, but his limbs were fine, and he managed to kill four. However, he¡­ had be a cripple! I can only me it on my weakness.?Luo Baichuan felt miserable. He originally wanted to see the prosperity of the capital and make a name for himself. Who would¡¯ve thought that he would lose an arm and a leg not long after arriving in the capital? He couldn¡¯t even walk properly, and his future was bleak. ¡°¡­The first-rate expert I severely injured and captured actuallymitted suicide.¡± Xu Jingming finished his exnation. ¡°I don¡¯t even know when I provoked such an enemy who can deploy first-rate zealots.¡± Fei Qing nodded. ¡°Luo Baichuan, stay in the residence and recuperate.¡± Fei Qing looked at Luo Baichuan. ¡°You definitely can¡¯t be a Blood Rain Guard anymore, so I¡¯ll arrange a simple job for you. Live well in the capital in the future.¡± ¡°Thank you, Your Excellency,¡± Luo Baichuan replied. It was fine as long as he could live. What future could he have like this? Soon, the attendants carried the stretcher out. Xu Jingming stared at Luo Baichuan and recalled the first time he met thetter¡ªthe tall and friendly man! Luo Baichuan was very friendly and talkative back then. For every utterance Xu Jingming made, he spoke ten times more than him. In the past few months, even though he was seriously injured and on the verge of death, Luo Baichuan remained bursting with fighting spirit. But now, Luo Baichuan hadpletely changed. He became numb; he was filled with despair and no longer had the will to fight. ¡°Have you guessed it?¡± Fei Qing looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I have a guess.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°There are only so many factions in the capital that can nurture first-rate zealots; there are only two handfuls of people. To get Luo Baichuan to stay away from Miss Fei, I reckon it can only be King of Yan¡¯s Estate.¡± ¡°Like minds think alike.¡± Fei Qing nodded. ¡°From today onward, you have to be careful. With my understanding of his character, I¡¯m afraid he won¡¯t give up after failing once in the assassination that Cheng Yanran arranged.¡± ¡°Won¡¯t give up?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed. ¡°Yes.¡± Fei Qing nodded. ¡°Be careful every day. You¡¯ll be fine after this period of time; Cheng Yanran won¡¯t keep targeting you.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Fei Qing got up and left. Xu Jingming bowed slightly before visiting Luo Baichuan. Luo Baichuan temporarily stayed in a remote courtyard in the Fei residence. Two servants were arranged to serve him. ¡°Brother Luo.¡± Xu Jingming saw Luo Baichuan lying on the bed. ¡°Is there anything I can help with?¡± Luo Baichuan turned his head slightly and said, ¡°Be careful! The capital is very prosperous, but it¡¯s also very dangerous. I¡¯ve imagined the capital¡¯s prosperity many times in Lanyue City and risked my life toe here. However, I ended up like this.¡± ¡°Brother Luo, pain is a lifetime; happiness is also for a lifetime,¡± Xu Jingming consoled. ¡°How you live your life ultimately depends on your heart.¡± ¡°My heart?¡± Luo Baichuan closed his eyes and didn¡¯t want to speak anymore. ¡°You should know how miserable the capital¡¯s lower echelons are after bing a Blood Rain Guard. At the very least, you still have servants who provide you with everything you need,¡± Xu Jingming consoled. ¡°His Excellency has also promised to arrange a simple job for you. You are still much better than many people in the imperial capital.¡± ¡°Much better?¡± Luo Baichuan looked down at his missing arm and leg, ¡°Like this?¡± Xu Jingming also knew that it wouldn¡¯t be easy for the other party to walk out of this traumatic shadow. After all, the blow was too great. ¡°If you need my help in the future, feel free to look for me,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Back then, you, Qiu Tong, and I were invited by Miss Fei toe to the capital,¡± Luo Baichuan said as he looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Qiu Tong lost an arm, while I lost an arm and a leg¡­ I hope you can escape this misfortune and live well in this bustling and dangerous capital.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly before turning to leave. Luo Baichuan closed his eyes. He recalled the days when he ate meat and drank alcohol in Lanyue City. Back then, he was an influential figure in the ck Ax Gang. ****** King of Yan¡¯s Estate. It waste in the morning when Cheng Yanran woke up under the servitude of a beautiful concubine. He wore a gorgeous robe, and the beautiful concubine looked at him with an infatuated gaze. After getting out of bed, Cheng Yanran rinsed his mouth before sitting in the pavilion to admire the scenery and drink some luxurious porridge. ¡°Your Highness.¡± The ck-robed woman walked over. ¡°Oh?¡± Cheng Yanran raised his eyebrows and nced at his subordinate. ¡°There¡¯s results from the assassination,¡± the ck-robed woman said softly. ¡°Oh.¡± Only then did Cheng Yanran remember that it was just a casual order from him. He continued eating his porridge and asked casually, ¡°Was it done well?¡± ¡°There weren¡¯t any problems with Luo Baichuan. We broke one of his arms and one of his legs,¡± said the ck-robed woman. ¡°We met with failure for Jingming.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Cheng Yanran frowned.?Failure? ¡°You failed at killing a Blood Rain Guard captain?¡± Cheng Yanran said coldly. ¡°Ipetent fools.¡± The ck-robed woman ced the dossier on the table respectfully. ¡°Your Highness, this is the detailed dossier. Four of the nine assassins we sent to deal with Jingming died. One of them was a first-rate expert.¡± Cheng Yanran¡¯s expression fell as he picked up the dossier and read it carefully. ¡°This Jingming is quite strong. He¡¯s a top first-rate expert?¡± Cheng Yanran nodded when he read it. ¡°Moreover, his luck isn¡¯t bad. He wasn¡¯t at homest night. Instead, he preemptively fired the bugle arrow, giving him the advantage.¡± ¡°What should we do next?¡± the ck-robed woman asked. She knew the prince¡¯s personality¡ªhe wouldn¡¯t admit defeat easily or give up easily. ¡°Hmph, hmph.¡± Cheng Yanran read the dossier. ¡°The moment the bugle arrow was released, the surrounding Blood Rain Guards rushed over?¡± ¡°Decimate this Blood Rain Guard team then,¡± Cheng Yanran said casually. ¡°Leave nobody under Jingming alive!¡± ¡°Yes, Your Highness!¡± The ck-robed woman cupped her hands. To Cheng Yanran, killing 33 Blood Rain Guards was akin to killing livestock. ¡°The Blood Rain Guards are scattered everywhere. Some are on duty, while others are at home,¡± said the ck-robed woman. ¡°Once we take action, we have to do it simultaneously! We have to mobilize at least 100 experts. His Majesty is very wary of our King of Yan¡¯s Estate¡­ It¡¯s not suitable to send our men; we only have a few hundred people in the capital.¡± ¡°Let Yellow Springs Sect do it,¡± Cheng Yanran said casually. ¡°We asionally have to release the dogs we raise and have them bite.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Highness.¡± The ck-robed woman immediately epted the order. Chapter 269 - Killing Intent (1)

Chapter 269: Killing Intent (1)

On a restaurant¡¯s second floor, Xu Jingming ate dinner alone. He didn¡¯t order many dishes¡ªthree dishes, a soup, and a sk of wine. A waiter stood nearby, awaiting Xu Jingming¡¯s instructions. After all, the area¡¯s Blood Rain Guard leader was Xu Jingming! The restaurant naturally had to serve him well. Gulp! Gulp! Gulp!?Xu Jingming ate quickly. After finishing the rice and meat in his bowl, he wiped the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief, poured himself a ss of wine, and leisurely drank. Xu Jingming appeared to be drinking leisurely, but he was thinking about something. ¡°¡­With my understanding of his character, I¡¯m afraid he won¡¯t give up.¡± ¡°Be careful every day. You¡¯ll be fine after this period of time; Cheng Yanran won¡¯t keep targeting you.¡±?Fei Qing¡¯s words in the morning sounded in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind again. With Fei Qing¡¯s status, he won¡¯t say anything unless he¡¯s certain about it. He said that ¡®Cheng Yanran won¡¯t give up,¡¯ so there will probably be another wave of attacks.?Xu Jingming frowned slightly.?Sigh, I only became Blood Rain Guard Captain, but I incurred the hostility of the Prince of Yan. Is this the world¡¯s targeting, or is it purely bad luck that I was embroiled in a high-level battle? I¡¯m just a small fry who wants to earn some money. Why target me??Xu Jingming felt helpless.?No matter what, I¡¯ve encountered the greatest threat in Blood Rain World¡ªthe Prince of Yan! In Blood Rain World, the world was in chaos, and the people were in dire straits. Order could still be maintained in the cities, but beyond them was utter chaos! The family members of Commander-in-chief Fei rushed to the capital from their hometown and experienced many dangers. It was obvious how chaotic things were. The empire is in decline, and the world is in chaos. There are many rebels, big and small, Xu Jingming thought.?The Blood Rain Guard in every city only bullies gangs. They can¡¯t withstand the rebels. Nest Mountain Lake is just a small-scale rebel army that can make the surrounding cities tremble. As for thergest rebel forces, they spanrge swaths of territory. They even wiped out many kings, ughtering their descendants. The empire¡¯s military forces are mainly the Blood Rain Guard and the five kings¡¯ armies. A few years ago, in order to vie for the throne, the kings fought bitterly before the present emperor ascended the throne. But with all the corruption in the world, he still has to unite these five kings before barely maintaining the world¡¯s situation, Xu Jingming thought.?Therefore, a prince of King of Yan¡¯s Estate can rape female scions in the capital and get off scot-free¡­ because the emperor needs the support of the King of Yan! Xu Jingming trieding up with a solution. Blood Rain World was massive! The emperor¡¯s orders took a long time to reach the borders. In order to strengthen its rule, the empire established fiefs in many remote areas after its founding. It allowed the kings to rule over them, allowing them to assist the emperor in ruling the world. However, some kings were ipetent and only sought enjoyment, causing the people to suffer. Some were even killed in a coup. There were only five truly powerful kings¡ªthe King of Yan was one of them. The King of Yan¡¯s fief spans 5,000 kilometers, and his management is airtight. Furthermore, his strength is projected across a vast area. The King of Yan¡¯s heir is targeting me??Xu Jingming felt immense pressure. The Prince of Yan acts in a high-profile manner, ruining the innocence of many female scions, and has made many enemies! There have been many attempts on his life, but all of them failed. ording to the Blood Rain Guard dossier, more than 100 experts attacked the prince¡¯s convoyst year, but the prince remained safe and sound.?When Xu Jingming thought of this information, he found the prince of King of Yan¡¯s Estate even harder to deal with. It was a thousand times harder than Shengong Fu. ¡­ After dinner, Xu Jingming walked out of the restaurant. The sky was already dark, but there were still many people on the streets. Business at the shops and restaurants by the roadside were at their best. ¡°Captain.¡± The patrolling Blood Rain Guards were rather respectful when they saw Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. He had long be familiar with the Blood Rain Guards under him. What¡¯s going on??Xu Jingming nced behind him as he walked. Many pedestrians looked ordinary. He looked up and saw someone staring at the street from the second floor of a distant teahouse. The person in the teahouse was watching me, and the old man behind me was also following me.?Xu Jingming¡¯s perception was sharp as he continued walking without batting an eyelid. From the main street, he suddenly turned into an alley. With a few leaps, he disappeared from the alley. ¡°Where is he?¡± A few people walked to the alley and looked through the few alleys in the area, but they couldn¡¯t find Xu Jingming. ¡°He¡¯s gone?¡± The leader had an ugly expression. ¡°Captain Jing is in charge of the entire district that¡¯s peppered with our men! He can¡¯t escape.¡± ¡­ After a few leaps, Xu Jingming entered an empty residence. As the Blood Rain Guard leader in this area of jurisdiction, he knew that some of the residences in the jurisdiction area weren¡¯t upied. After he entered, he hid in a woodshed and went offline! He disappeared into thin air. ****** Since this period of time will be very dangerous, I¡¯ll log off at night and leave Blood Rain World!?Xu Jingming walked out of the virtual room. Logging off was the ultimate hiding technique for cosmic citizen yers. In reality, it was afternoon. Xu Jingming walked into the courtyard and immediately saw Li Miaomiao sitting in a pavilion, reading the information disyed on the projection. There was also a baby walking steadily on the grass. Grandpa Xu chuckled and followed behind her. ¡°Slow down. Run slower.¡± Chapter 270 - Killing Intent (2)

Chapter 270: Killing Intent (2)

¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao saw her husband. ¡°Our daughter was born less than a month ago, but she¡¯s already walking so steadily,¡± Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. ¡°All the newborns on Earth have undergone a gic transformation,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. ¡°Her father is already a cosmic lifeform. Isn¡¯t it normal for your daughter to be able to walk in half a month?¡± Xu Jingming smiled at his daughter. Danger lurked everywhere in Blood Rain World, and massacres weremon. However, Earth was still very peaceful in reality. Li Miaomiao switched off the projection and walked over. ¡°Did you know that Zhang Qing has also broken through to Lv. 5?¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°This is the fourth Lv. 5 since China¡¯s virtual world¡¯sunch,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a sigh. ¡°But from what you said, we are only five months away until the new civilization¡¯s protection period expires.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. There are only five months left.¡± Xu Jingming felt the pressure. He wanted to improve himself as soon as possible. However, life evolution couldn¡¯t be rushed! Suddenly, the baby¡¯s eyes lit up when she saw Xu Jingming. She raised her hands high and walked over quickly. But the moment she walked quickly, the baby immediately fell to the ground. Whoosh. you are reading on our content copy site.Please copy and search this link " https://bit.ly/3NSnQtR " to support us Xu Jingming instant-transmitted to his daughter¡¯s side and picked her up. ¡°Princess, be careful.¡± Xu Jingming hugged his chubby daughter and felt his heart melt. ¡°Pa! Pa! Pa!¡± The baby looked at Xu Jingming and opened her mouth to say the single word. ¡°The first word our daughter knows is Papa,¡± Li Miaomiao said helplessly as she walked over. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Grandpa Xu walked over with a smile. ¡°Jingming, I remember that you only spoke after about 11 months. The first thing you said was also Papa. This is gics.¡± Xu Jingming hugged his daughter and was in a good mood. ¡°Miaomiao, why don¡¯t you think about how many times I¡¯ve taught her the word ¡®Papa?¡¯ At least a thousand times. I¡¯ve already said ¡®Papa¡¯ so many times, so she naturally calls my name first.¡± Li Miaomiao was rather speechless. ¡°Have you two thought of a name for the child?¡± Grandpa Xu asked. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao immediately felt a headache. ¡°The child is about to hold her one-month-old party. You have to name her before the party, right?¡± Grandpa Xu urged. ¡°Grandpa, we¡¯ve thought of a few names. They¡¯re all candidates,¡± Xu Jingming immediately replied. ¡­ Xu Jingming chatted with his wife about Earth¡¯s situation, yed with his daughter, and ate with his parents and elders before entering the virtual chamber again! He now spent more than 20 hours online every day. In his personal space in the virtual world. Xu Jingming practiced his spearmanship. Buzz.? He received a transmission. ¡°Myriad Worlds Group is at your service. The information you ordered on Blood Rain World¡¯s Prince of Yan¡ªCheng Yanran¡ªhas been delivered. Please take receipt. Please submit a review after reading it.¡± Xu Jingming opened it. The information is finally here. Xu Jingming opened it.?The information is finally here. Ordinary information was easy to obtain, but detailed information required money. After Xu Jingming realized that Cheng Yanran had sent someone to assassinate him, he immediately posted a bounty for detailed information on Cheng Yanran through the Myriad Worlds Group. This piece of information cost me 100,000 cosmic dors.?Xu Jingming read it carefully. Converting this to the gold and silver in Blood Rain World was actually only ten taels of silver. It was impossible to gather such detailed information in Blood Rain World with ten taels of silver, but Myriad Worlds Group could. This was the convenience of being cosmic citizen yers. Cheng Yanran once led a wandering life. He had a tragic youth until he was found by the King of Yan??Xu Jingming carefully read the dossier, and through it, he truly understood the twisted character of the Prince of Yan. However, just as Xu Jingming was reading the information¡ª In Blood Rain World, the massacre of Xu Jingming¡¯s team began. ¡­ Blood Rain World,te at night in the imperial capital. A group of drunk people walked on the street with their arms around each other¡¯s shoulders, followed by servants. ¡°Yuan Fu¡¯s alcohol tolerance is terrible. He knocked out just after a few drinks.¡± ¡°Tell him to drink less in the future. If he gets drunk, I¡¯ll be the unlucky one. My uncle will punish me again.¡± A servant carried his young master as the others spoke drunkenly. In a corner of the street, three Blood Rain Guards hid in the shadows. They sat there and put down their food as they coldly looked at the drunkards. The group of drunkards staggered to the three Blood Rain Guards. ¡°Get lost,¡± one of the Blood Rain Guards berated. ¡°Who are you?¡± One of the drunkards red. Just as he finished speaking¡ª Pu! Pu! Pu! Concealed weapons shot out one after another as the group of drunkards and servants instantly released dozens of concealed weapons. Even though the three Blood Rain Guards were rather powerful, they couldn¡¯t withstand that many concealed weapons. Two of them were instantly riddled with bloody holes, and they fell to the ground without a sound. Only one Blood Rain Guard held a shield to block the concealed weapons. His body mmed backward, shattering the wall behind him as he fled. However, the sword beams, concealed weapons, and ropes enveloped him one after another. The Blood Rain Guard¡ªwho had just shattered a wall¡ªlost his life before he could fire a bugle arrow. After killing three Blood Rain Guards, this team of drunkards showed no signs of tipsiness. They were very calm. ¡°To the next location,¡± an inconspicuous servant ordered. ¡­ The Blood Rain Guards were being attacked from every corner of the region, and all of them were outnumbered! With the overwhelming advantage, the Blood Rain Guards werepletely ughtered. Only after 11 Blood Rain Guards were killed did one manage tounch a bugle arrow. Chapter 271 - Killing Intent (3)

Chapter 271: Killing Intent (3)

¡°Screech!¡± The bugle arrow streaked across the sky with an ear-piercing sound. Finally, it exploded in midair, allowing one to see everything within a five-kilometer radius. ¡°All-out attack!¡± When the experts of Yellow Spring Sect saw the bugle arrow, they no longer concealed themselves and began an all-out attack. ¡°Still haven¡¯t found Jingming?¡± The leader of Yellow Springs Sect¡¯s mission was somewhat fuming. ¡°Guardian, this area is filled with our spies. We¡¯ve searched every street, alley, and even some suspicious ces, but we can¡¯t find Jingming,¡± the subordinate replied. ¡°Forget it. Kill as many as you can.¡± The leader of Yellow Spring Sect waved his hand. ¡°Once the time is up, we have to retreat.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± His subordinates quickly took action. ******* In his personal space. Xu Jingming read the dossier and gained a deeper understanding of Cheng Yanran. He actually has so many secrets, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?But I can also tell that although Cheng Yanran looks arrogant and wanton on the surface, he¡¯s actually very cunning and cautious. It¡¯s almost impossible for me to kill him. The more he understood, the more he realized that Cheng Yanran was too cautious. His faction was too powerful! There were no ws at all. It¡¯s probably because he wandered the world when he was young that he developed such a cautious personality.?Xu Jingming put away the dossier and suddenly had a thought.?He sent someone to assassinate mest night. I wonder what will happen tonight? With a thought, he opened Blood Rain World and entered. ¡­ Xu Jingming appeared in the abandoned residence¡¯s woodshed, and a blurry light enveloped him. After walking out of the woodshed, his ears pricked up slightly as he heard noisy footsteps.?What¡¯s going on? It¡¯s alreadyte at night in Blood Rain World. Why is it so noisy? He gently leaped onto a wall and leaped to a tree beside him. He stood on a thick branch and followed the sounds to investigate themotion. In the distance, Blood Rain Guards and auxiliary guards held torches on the streets. He looked around and estimated that there were at least a thousand people. Something happened.?Xu Jingming had a solemn expression as he jumped down from the tree and walked toward the auxiliary guards he was familiar with. The auxiliary guards held torches and illuminated the street with solemn expressions. Xu Jingming walked out of the alley and strode over. ¡°Lord Jing.¡± The auxiliary guards were shocked as they recognized their boss. ¡°Lord Jing, are you alright?¡± an auxiliary guard asked in surprise. ¡°I just returned to our jurisdiction. What happened?¡± Xu Jingming demanded. ¡°An hour ago, many Blood Rain Guards in our jurisdiction were attacked and died miserably. By the time the Blood Rain Guards elsewhere saw the bugle arrows and rushed over, the murderers had long fled.¡± ¡°Many of us auxiliary guards have died.¡± ¡°Those murderers are too ruthless. They killed the Blood Rain Guards on sight.¡± The few auxiliary guards reported. Xu Jingming had a solemn expression. ¡°How many people are dead? Are Deputy Captain Zhang Ke and Deputy Captain Qian Yan alright?¡± ¡°We didn¡¯t see the two deputy captains,¡± an auxiliary guard replied. ¡°Many Blood Rain Guards have died¡ªprobably more than half. I heard that these murderers charged into the Blood Rain Guards¡¯ homes. Those not on night patrol tonight were attacked at their homes¡ªeven their families were implicated.¡± ¡°They went all the way to their homes?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression turned nasty. Cheng Yanran was crazy deep down, but how much hatred did he have? Was there a need to deal with a Blood Rain Guard team like this? Perhaps it wasn¡¯t hatred. Perhaps in the prince¡¯s eyes, the Blood Rain Guards were ants. He could casually stomp them to death. Xu Jingming walked elsewhere. ¡°Lord Jing.¡± Xu Jingming saw the corpses ced in the distance. The auxiliary guards in charge of guarding them were extremely respectful. ¡°These are the corpses of three Blood Rain Guards and seven auxiliary guards,¡± the auxiliary guard guarding the bodies said. Xu Jingming walked over and removed the cloth. They were all members of his team who had served him with great respect over the past few days. There were also the auxiliary guards who hade to help him move on the first day. They were now lying there, covered in hideous wounds. Xu Jingming fell silent. ¡­ He continued walking and checked the corpses one after another. The many brothers lying there were no longer breathing. Xu Jingming felt depressed¡ªhe knew that this was the virtual world, but it was ufortable! He knew very well that forary lifeforms with lifespans of less than 200 years, a lifetime in Blood Rain World was nearly half their lives. To them, how different was this from reality? They are all my subordinates. He implicated my subordinates because he¡¯s targeting me??Xu Jingming thought to himself. ¡°Captain Jing.¡± Suddenly, an angry shout came from afar. Xu Jingming looked up. Zhao Defang rode his horse and stared at Xu Jingming coldly as he scolded, ¡°The area under your jurisdiction was attacked by Yellow Springs Sect¡¯s bandits, but you disappeared at the critical moment as Blood Rain Guard Captain? What¡¯s the point of having you as captain?¡± ¡°Lord Centurion, how many people died in my team?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Hmph, hmph.¡± Zhao Defang sneered. ¡°Of the two deputy captains under you, Qian Yan was at home. His family¡ªboth young and old¡ªis dead. As for Zhang Ke, he¡¯s missing like you! As for the 30 ordinary Blood Rain Guards, only three survived! The others are all dead. Those at home were also killed, and even their entire family was killed.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned slightly red. Lunatic. Murder while still targeting their entire family? The intelligence was right¡ªthis Cheng Yanran had a twisted personality and was a lunatic! ¡°I have a question for you: Where did you go when the bugle arrow sounded?¡± Zhao Defang berated. The Blood Rain Guards beside him looked at Xu Jingming¡ªthey actually pitied him. Chapter 272 - Killing Intent (4)

Chapter 272: Killing Intent (4)

If Xu Jingming hadn¡¯t escaped and was surrounded by Yellow Springs Sect¡¯s bandits, he would¡¯ve probably lost his life. ¡°What about the auxiliary guards¡¯ losses?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Dozens are dead,¡± Zhao Defang said coldly. ¡°Even the Principales and the wing envoy are aware of this matter. As the captain, you can¡¯t escape from the charge of ¡®ipetence.¡¯ Start thinking of your plea to the Principales.¡± Xu Jingming silently turned around and left when he suddenly saw a wet figure running over¡ªit was Zhang Ke. ¡°Captain.¡± Zhang Ke, who waspletely drenched, said in surprise and joy, ¡°You¡¯re fine?¡± ¡°I happened to be out of the jurisdiction area and escaped a cmity,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Thankfully, one more member of his team survived. ¡°I had just left the brothel and was about to return home when I was attacked on the way. I jumped into the river and luckily escaped with my life,¡± recounted Zhang Ke. ¡°I wonder where these vile criminals came from. They were so brutal.¡± ¡°I heard from the auxiliary guards that they are from the Yellow Springs Sect,¡± Xu Jingming said. There were many auxiliary guards in the district, and almost all of them were qualified experts. They were also extremely fast at escaping. It was they who saw the numerous murderers and even recognized some wanted criminals. ¡°How many brothers died?¡± Zhang Ke asked. ¡°Apart from you and me, only three brothers are still alive.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression turned nasty. ¡°Yellow Springs Sect has even attacked many of our brothers at their homes, not even letting their families off.¡± ¡°Homes?¡± Zhang Ke¡¯s expression changed. ¡°My home¡­¡± Zhang Ke turned and ran. ¡°Zhang Ke, get your ass over here!¡± Zhao Defang rode over and shouted angrily from afar. He wanted to question Deputy Captain Zhang Ke as well. He couldn¡¯t control Captain Jingming¡ªwho had a strong backer¡ªbut he could definitely control Zhang Ke. However, Deputy Captain Zhang Ke didn¡¯t even turn his head and ran away. Xu Jingming also realized the problem and rushed over. ¡°B*stard!¡± Zhao Defang was furious.?A mere Zhang Ke dared to ignore me? ¡­ Zhang Ke finally arrived home. The door was wide open. He stood in front of the door and looked inside. The blood that stained the paper windows and the corpses lying in the distance made his expression change. Zhang Ke charged in like a madman. Corpses appeared one after another. His stubborn old father¡ªwho had once been a Blood Rain Guard¡ªhad a warped expression as he held a single saber and was impaled to the wall by a spear! The spear wasn¡¯t even taken away. It was obvious how much hatred the enemy had. This old fellow had killed two Yellow Spring Sect experts. The others in the residence didn¡¯t have the strength to resist, so they had all fallen one after another. ¡°Dad, Mom, Ah Pu¡­¡± Zhang Ke¡¯s mind wentpletely nk. In the end, he hugged his three children¡¯s corpses dazedly. Zhang Ke¡¯s father had taught him martial arts since he was a child. He then entered the imperial capital¡¯s Blood Rain Guard step by step and married a virtuous wife. His wife also gave him three children.¡¯¡¯? He led a carefree life every day as he spent time drunk in a brothel with his friends. ¡°My children¡­¡± Zhang Ke hugged his children and sat there without moving. He was like a dead tree. Xu Jingming felt terrible when he saw this. Even though he had experienced a lot in Blood Rain World, he still found it unbearable. It is a virtual world! This is the virtual world! Everything¡­ is virtual! If they die, they wille back to life in reality!? It is all virtual!?Xu Jingming repeatedly attempted to convince himself. Cheng Yanran, you lunatic! You lunatic!?Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t suppress the anger in his heart.?What do you take these people for? Ants? Pigs and dogs? Fine! This is the first time I¡¯ve wanted to kill someone in Blood Rain World! Xu Jingming¡¯s killing intent reached its peak. ¡­ The next morning. Fei Qing had already entered the pce to meet the emperor. ¡°Your Majesty.¡± Fei Qing kneeled respectfully and handed over the dossier. ¡°Get up,¡± said the emperor with a warm smile. Only then did Fei Qing get up. The attendant received the dossier and respectfully ced it in front of the emperor. Only then did the emperor look at the dossier and say solemnly, ¡°What? Criminals and bandits dare attack my Blood Rain Guard in the capital? A Blood Rain Guard team was almost wiped out?¡± ¡°The murderers are from the Yellow Springs Sect. Many auxiliary guards recognized some of the wanted criminals,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°And the night before yesterday, the King of Yan¡¯s son¡ªCheng Yanran¡ªsent men to attack Luo Baichuan and Jingming. Because these two were my sister¡¯s best friends, Cheng Yanran went mad from failing to assassinate Jingming. He instructed the Yellow Springs Sect to kill the entire team under Jingming.¡± ¡°Do you have evidence?¡± The emperor looked at Fei Qing. ¡°Yellow Springs Sect is based north,¡± Fei Qing replied. ¡°And the strongest faction in the north is the King of Yan! Without the King of Yan¡¯s permission, can the Yellow Springs Sect prosper?¡± The emperor frowned and shook his head gently. ¡°Fei Qing, do you wish for me to punish Yanran?¡± ¡°Your Majesty, Cheng Yanran has a foul personality,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°If we indulge him like this, he might cause trouble. We have to let him know fear!¡± ¡°Alright!¡± The emperor shot him a cold gaze. ¡°Let me ask you again: Do you have any evidence?¡± Fei Qing was slightly taken aback and lowered his head. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Since you¡¯ve confirmed that it was done by the Yellow Springs Sect, arrest them with a warrant and avenge the Blood Rain Guard.¡± The emperor¡¯s voice was cold. ¡°As for Yanran¡­ Fei Qing, you have to remember not to touch him without evidence.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Majesty!¡± Fei Qing could only ept the decree with a bow. Chapter 273 - Zhang Ke and Xu Jingming (1)

Chapter 273: Zhang Ke and Xu Jingming (1)

Fei Qing sat in the slightly swaying carriage. The world¡¯s situation is worsening. The northwest is in aplete mess. The army¡¯s expeditions have failed several times, Fei Qing thought to himself.?The emperor is ruthless to his subordinates, but he¡¯s bing weaker and weaker to the five kings who have massive armies. He keepspromising! Ever since the emperor ascended the throne, I left the imperial capital and took charge of the empire¡¯s eastern Blood Rain Guard. I haven¡¯t been by the emperor¡¯s side for a long time, so he no longer trusts me that much. Fei Qing let out a sigh. He worked hard to manage the empire¡¯s eastern region and nurture a sufficiently strong Blood Rain Guard army. He also maintained the basic stability of the entire eastern region, unlike the western and northern regions. The stronger my Blood Rain Guard army, the more the emperor fears me.?Fei Qing felt drained.?But if I don¡¯t put in the effort, the empire¡¯s eastern region will probably turn into a mess and lose control. I¡¯ve been back in the imperial capital for more than a month, but the emperor still hasn¡¯t released me after I turned in my report. Cheng Yanran¡¯s actions were ruthless; he ughtered a Blood Rain Guard team and even implicated their family members. His actions were brutal. I only wanted to punish him, but the emperor rejected me. I¡¯m no longer treated the same way as before. In the eyes of outsiders, Fei Qing was still the emperor¡¯s right-hand man. However, Fei Qing knew¡­ The danger he was facing now¡­ With Dean Ming backing me, nobody will dare touch my sister and father even if I fall.?Fei Qing thought for a moment before sighing inwardly.?Your Majesty, you should keep the good ministers close and stay away from the vile. But Your Majesty, can you tell who¡¯s a good minister and who¡¯s vile? To even doubt me, who do you trust? The carriage arrived at the Fei residence. Fei Qing got off the carriage and entered the residence. ¡°Lord, Jingming is here. He requests an audience,¡± said the silver-haired elder, Lu Shao. ¡°Oh?¡± Fei Qing nodded slightly. With the emperor¡¯s trust in him reduced, Fei Qing wouldn¡¯t just be at his mercy. He naturally had to manage the forces loyal to him. For example, Jingming¡ªwho had the potential to be a super expert¡ªwas Fei Qing¡¯s backup. ¡­ ¡°Your Excellency.¡± Xu Jingming bowed respectfully. ¡°I¡¯m aware of your team.¡± Fei Qing sat there. ¡°Your Excellency, it was directed by Cheng Yanran, am I right?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Fei Qing nced at Xu Jingming in surprise. Xu Jingming had bought detailed information on Cheng Yanran from the virtual world¡¯s Inte, so he knew about the rtionship between Yellow Springs Sect and King of Yan¡¯s Estate! Coupled with the fact that Cheng Yanran had sent someone to assassinate him the night before, it was easy to deduce the truth. ¡°Your Excellency, you said that Cheng Yanran wouldn¡¯t give up,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Besides, I¡¯ve also found out from the Blood Rain Guard that Yellow Springs Sect is based in the empire¡¯s north. It definitely has something to do with King of Yan¡¯s Estate, so I¡¯m guessing that it was Cheng Yanran¡¯s doing.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Fei Qing nodded slightly. ¡°I agree with your guess.¡± ¡°Killing a Blood Rain Guard team and implicating their family is a capital offense,¡± Xu Jingming stated. He wanted to borrow the power of the officials; after all, Cheng Yanran was too difficult to deal with. ¡°There¡¯s nothing you can do without evidence.¡± Fei Qing looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°It¡¯s actually useless even if you have evidence.¡± ¡°It¡¯s useless even with evidence?¡± Xu Jingming stared at Fei Qing. ¡°Arresting a prince needs His Majesty¡¯s agreement,¡± Fei Qing answered. ¡°Your Excellency, Cheng Yanran attacked Luo Baichuan and me because of Miss Fei. He then continued attacking my team. Are you going to indulge him?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°This is the capital.¡± Fei Qing gazed at him. ¡°It¡¯s not up to me.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°You will understand if you stay in the capital longer.¡± Fei Qing got up and left. Xu Jingming watched this scene and thought to himself,?It looks like I can¡¯t rely on the officials. I can only rely on myself. ¡­ Xu Jingming returned to the B South Principales Office. Dozens of their colleagues had died, so there was a flurry of discussion. ¡°Poor Brother Qu and the others.¡± ¡°Yellow Spring Sect¡¯s means are too ruthless. They even implicated their families.¡± The Blood Rain Guards chatted, but they only cursed a little. When Xu Jingming saw this, he could sense the numbness in the Blood Rain Guards¡¯ hearts.?I can sense that they don¡¯t n on taking revenge for their colleagues. Dozens of their colleagues and their families are dead. Why are they still so numb toward such a tragic oue? Suddenly, an angry shout came from ahead. ¡°Centurion Zhao, you only have three teams under you! Now, one team has almost been wiped out, and even their families were implicated. I¡¯m begging you to send someone to investigate, yet you want a bribe?¡± Zhang Ke¡¯s deranged voice sounded. Zhang Ke walked out and even turned around to curse. ¡°I¡¯ve finally seen what it means to be a money-grubber! Are you worthy of being a Blood Rain Guard centurion?¡± ¡°Zhang Ke!¡± Zhao Defang walked out, his beard trembling as he spoke angrily. ¡°Don¡¯t you dare nder me! When did I ask for a bribe? If the Yellow Springs Sect is to be investigated, orders will be given. It¡¯s not up to me to deploy personnel! On ount of how your entire family was wiped out by the Yellow Springs Sect, I won¡¯t pursue the matter of you ndering me. However, you have to be careful. Not everything can be said.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Zhang Ke startedughing maniacally. The other Blood Rain Guards sighed inwardly when they saw this. ¡°Deputy Captain Zhang Ke sure is pitiful.¡± ¡°How unlucky to have offended the Yellow Spring Sect.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know who you can¡¯t offend in the imperial capital?¡± These Blood Rain Guards muttered to themselves. They were supercilious to ordinary people, but they were careful when facing truly mighty factions, afraid of having trouble befall them. Xu Jingming also took in everything. Chapter 274 - Zhang Ke and Xu Jingming (2)

Chapter 274: Zhang Ke and Xu Jingming (2)

¡°I was like you guys before.¡± Zhang Ke gazed at the many Blood Rain Guards around him. ¡°Going with the flow and just muddling along, thinking that the aristocrats aren¡¯t to be trifled with and that the variousrge factions in the capital are terrifying. Believing that the implicated Blood Rain Guards dying on the streets were just unlucky. It¡¯s their misfortune; they only have themselves to me for angering thoserge factions.¡± ¡°But I understand now. The Blood Rain Guard has long lost the zeal in their blood!¡± Zhang Ke sneered. ¡°A Blood Rain Guard without that is a joke¡ªa joke!¡± ¡°If they still had it in them¡­ If they were the Blood Rain Guards of my father¡¯s youth, who would dare wipe out a Blood Rain Guard team? To even implicate the families? The Blood Rain Guard would probably storm the entire capital. Unfortunately, that was the Blood Rain Guard of the past¡­¡± With that said, Zhang Ke walked out. ¡°Zhang Ke,¡± Xu Jingming called out. Zhang Ke nced at his captain and said, ¡°Captain, everyone present, stay away from me. Otherwise, you will be implicated by a lunatic like me.¡± With that said, he strode out. The surrounding Blood Rain Guards began discussing with a buzz. ¡°The Blood Rain Guard from back then?¡± Some of the older Blood Rain Guards felt mixed emotions. ¡°It¡¯s different. That¡¯s in the past.¡± ¡­ Outside the city, in front of a tomb. Zhang Ke kneeled there. Xu Jingming came over, brought some offerings, and burned some paper money. ¡°Captain, you should¡¯ve kept your distance from me,¡± Zhang Ke said calmly as he looked at the tombstone. ¡°From now on, I¡¯m a living corpse¡ªa corpse that only seeks revenge. I don¡¯t want to implicate you. I can tell¡­ Captain, you¡¯re a good person, and you have the zealous blood in you. Don¡¯t be implicated by me.¡± ¡°Zhang Ke.¡± Xu Jingming turned to look at Zhang Ke. ¡°The people who died are my brothers. How can I not care?¡± ¡°Besides, I implicated them and their families,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. Zhang Ke was stunned as he looked up at the other party. ¡°Implicated by you?¡± ¡°Do you remember the assassination attempt on me the night before?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°That night, an assassin also attempted to assassinate Luo Baichuan. Luo Baichuan lost an arm and a leg. If I had lost an arm and a leg that night, there might not have been any subsequent revenge.¡± ¡°As I fended off the assassins and infuriated the mastermind, he sent an even stronger team to wipe out my entire team,¡± Xu Jingming continued. ¡°Who is the murderer? Why did he target you and Luo Baichuan?¡± Zhang Ke asked. ¡°The Prince of Yan¡ªCheng Yanran,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s because Luo Baichuan and I are Miss Fei¡¯s best friends of the opposite sex.¡± Zhang Ke found it unbelievable. ¡°Just because of this reason?¡± ¡°Yes, just because of that.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°In the eyes of the Prince of Yan, ordinary Blood Rain Guards like us are akin to livestock. He can kill us at will.¡± ¡°Haha¡­ Hahaha¡­ Howughable. This world is trulyughable.¡± Zhang Keughed loudly as he staggered into the distance. ¡°Zhang Ke.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. Zhang Ke ignored Xu Jingming. ¡­ ¡°I want to put a bounty on the Prince of Yan¡ªCheng Yanran,¡± said Zhang Ke¡ªwho wore a ck robe and a mask¡ªin a secret hall. ¡°There¡¯s always a bounty on Cheng Yanran at Seven Kills Building. It¡¯s been six years, but nobody has seeded,¡± the Seven Kills Building receptionist said. ¡°2,600 taels of silver.¡± Zhang Ke threw the gold bars and silver ingots onto the table. ¡°I want to increase the bounty.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The reception staff didn¡¯t mind. In the entire Blood Rain World, there weren¡¯t many people that Seven Kills Building didn¡¯t dare put a bounty on! The Prince of Yan? Seven Kills Building didn¡¯t care. The King of Yan only controlled 5,000 kilometers of his fief, so his influence on Seven Kills Building was limited. ¡°The bounty, including mine, has only reached 32,600 taels of silver?¡± Zhang Ke looked at the amount. ¡°This prince has raped many female scions. None of the wealthy families have offered arge bounty?¡± ¡°The more wealthy a family is, the more afraid they are of the King of Yan. It¡¯s already not bad that there¡¯s a bounty of more than 30,000 taels on him.¡± The Seven Kills Building receptionist chuckled. ¡°Sir, is there anything else?¡± Zhang Ke turned and left. ¡­ In the evening. Cheng Yanran¡¯s team walked on the street with 12 guards on both sides and the driver driving the carriage. ¡°Cheng Yanran, you sent people to ughter the Blood Rain Guard team and even wiped out their entire family! I, Zhang Ke¡­ A wandering ghost is here to collect a debt!¡± Apanied by a shout that resounded through the bustling street, a man dressed in the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s uniform walked over withrge strides. He wore mourning clothes and held two sabers. This surprised countless people on the street as they dodged. ¡°ughtered the Blood Rain Guard and wiped out their entire families?¡± ¡°Who¡¯s Cheng Yanran?¡± ¡°His surname is Cheng! He should be a member of the imperial family.¡± The pedestrians discussed. Zhang Ke feared no death as he charged toward the carriage convoy. Cheng Yanran¡¯s expression changed. Some things could be done secretly, but it would be troublesome if it was exposed. ¡°Kill him,¡± Cheng Yanran ordered from the carriage. ¡°How dare you nder His Highness? You deserve death.¡± Immediately, three guards rushed out. Zhang Ke held his two sabers and charged forward. Even though Zhang Ke was a first-rate expert, he only managed to exchange a few strikes before his throat was sliced open by the three guards. ¡­ B South Principales Office. Dong! Zhang Ke¡¯s corpse was thrown in front of the B South Principales Office. ¡°Blood Rain Guard Zhang Ke attempted to assassinate His Highness on the streets.¡± Two guards on horseback stood in front of B South Principales Office. One of them berated, ¡°His Highness demands an exnation from the B South Principales Office.¡± ¡°An attempted assassination of a prince is a crime that will implicate the entire family. His Majesty will soon find out about this.¡± After the two guards finished speaking, they turned around and left, leaving only Zhang Ke¡¯s corpse lying in front of the B South Principales Office. The Blood Rain Guard and auxiliary guards quickly came out. They looked at Zhang Ke¡¯s corpse and exchanged looks. ¡°Attempted assassination of a prince on the streets?¡± Zhao Defang rushed over when he received the news. When he saw Zhang Ke¡¯s corpse, he cursed angrily, ¡°You might be sick of living, but why bring us harm? This is trouble¡ªtrouble!¡± There was no way to deny an assassination attempt on the streets. As the team¡¯s centurion, Zhao Defang, couldn¡¯t escape the me. Of course, Xu Jingming also had to bear the responsibility. ****** In the virtual world. Xu Jingming was in the spaceship¡¯s lobby, looking at the materials in his hand.?I¡¯ve nned out my attack on Cheng Yanran for two days, but I still don¡¯t feel confident. I keep panicking. Whoosh. Suddenly, a figure appeared from the void¡ªit was Pang Ze. ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since you sought me out.¡± Pang Ze smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°I really don¡¯t deserve being a manager.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m seeking your advice today, Mr. Pang,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°What is it?¡± Pang Ze asked. Xu Jingming handed the materials in his hand to the other man. ¡°I encountered an enemy in Blood Rain World. I want to eliminate him! This is the information I gathered and the n I came up with. Mr. Pang, please give me your advice.¡± Pang Ze took the materials and flipped through them. Xu Jingming waited silently. Pang Ze finished reading and said, ¡°You¡¯re too petty. You only prepared 50 million cosmic dors, and you want to deal with such a tough nut?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°From this information, I can tell at a nce that the King of Yan doesn¡¯t care about the prince¡¯s life,¡± said Pang Ze. ¡°The one who truly cares about his life is the emperor. The greatest obstacle for you in killing the prince is actually the emperor!¡± ¡°You don¡¯t even know who your opponent is, so how can you hope for a sessful n?¡± Pang Ze teased. ¡°However, your n has its merits. You have to target the Prince of Yan¡¯s source of wealth and plunder it! At the very least, you can recoup your losses.¡± ¡°I wasn¡¯t confident either, so I thought of recouping any losses first,¡± Xu Jingming immediately said. ¡°I¡¯ll deliver a desperate striketer. I believe that there¡¯s a chance of sess by sending cosmic citizen yers to assassinate him without regard for their lives.¡± ¡°It¡¯s too crude.¡± Pang Ze said, ¡°How about this, count me in for this operation. I¡¯ll invest 300 million cosmic dors! The subsequent ie will be split 6:1.¡± ¡°300 million?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned.?Was he that rich? ¡°Strong triumphing over the weak is the way to go,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Do you need me to join? It¡¯s fine if you don¡¯t. I¡¯ll help you perfect your n, but the chances of sess are still less than 30%.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t ask for more for your involvement,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°An investment totaling 350 million cosmic dors. I¡¯lle up with the n.¡± Pang Ze nodded. Xu Jingming immediately felt relieved. It was settled! Chapter 275 - Emerald Pavilion (1)

Chapter 275: Emerald Pavilion (1)

Blood Rain World, Imperial Capital, B South Principales Office. ¡°Strip off your uniform and boots and hand over your token.¡± The Blood Rain Guards looked at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t say a word and immediately took off his uniform and boots, leaving only his undergarments. At the same time, he took out his identity token and ced it on the table. ¡°Jingming, from today onward, you will be an ordinary Blood Rain Guard in the South Wing HQ¡¯s Procuratorate!¡± Centurion Qian¡ªwho was in charge of this matter¡ªfrowned and urged, ¡°Make haste and take up your post at the Procuratorate.¡± Xu Jingming changed into an ordinary Blood Rain Guard¡¯s ck uniform and an ordinary ck waist token. He then carried his spear holster and left. Walking along the corridor, he suddenly heard voices outside. ¡°I sure was unlucky to meet that idiot Zhang Ke! He clearly knew that he wasmitting suicide, but he still attempted to assassinate the Prince of Yan on the streets¡­ He might have a death wish, but he shouldn¡¯t have implicated others.¡±?In the courtyard of the Principales Office, the former centurion, Zhao Defang, drank and cursed in front of his subordinates with a flushed face. ¡°I only became a centurion after being a Blood Rain Guard for 25 years! It¡¯s because of this idiot that I was demoted to deputy captain.¡± Xu Jingming walked out and pretended not to see Zhao Defang. ¡°He¡¯s also an idiot!¡± Zhao Defang pointed at Xu Jingming. ¡°He didn¡¯t manage his subordinate Zhang Ke well and implicated me.¡± ¡°Shut up.¡± Xu Jingming nced at him. ¡°You, you, you¡­¡± Zhao Defang was instantly enraged. He wanted to attack, but he was a little afraid. Although he was also a first-rate expert, as Xu Jingming¡¯s former superior, he knew that three first-rate experts and six second-rate experts had failed to assassinate Xu Jingming. He knew very well that Xu Jingming was much stronger than him. ¡°Blood Rain Guard Jingming, do you have any sense of seniority?¡± Zhao Defang was furious. ¡°You?¡± Xu Jingming scoffed and walked out the door. Zhao Defang seethed in rage as he threw the wine sk to the ground, but there was nothing he could do. He was only a deputy captain after being demoted! Although Xu Jingming had been demoted to the lowest level¡ªan ordinary Blood Rain Guard¡ªhe was a Blood Rain Guard of the Procuratorate. He wasn¡¯t under Zhao Defang. ¡­ As thergest military camp in the capital¡¯s south wing, the South Wing HQ was like a small city with tens of thousands of people residing. Xu Jingming arrived at the Procuratorate. ¡°Greetings, Lord Niu.¡± Xu Jingming paid his respects to Judge Niu, the official in charge of the Procuratorate. Judge Niu was a tall fatty. He lookednguid as though he hadn¡¯t woken up, but Xu Jingming knew that the number one expert of the South Wing¡¯s Blood Rain Guard was Judge Niu! Judge Niu was also a super expert, and he was much stronger than Wang Jiuyan, the wing envoy. He was also Wang Jiuyan¡¯s absolute trusted aide and controlled a key department like the Procuratorate. ¡°Jingming,¡± said Judge Niu with a chuckle. ¡°Commander-in-chief Fei and Lord Wang have mentioned you to me. They think highly of you. You were implicated¡­ Bear with it for the time being and work as an ordinary Blood Rain Guard.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. Even Envoy Wang thought highly of him? ¡°Bear with it under me for a few months,¡± said Judge Niu. ¡°If there¡¯s no special mission for you, you can patrol the imperial capital¡¯s southern city and track down wanted criminals! You can also sleep at home without anyone caring about you. A few monthster, you will naturally be promoted and ced in an important position.¡± ¡°Thank you, sir.¡± Xu Jingming immediately felt the benefits of having a backer. Fei Qing and Wang Jiuyan were from the same faction. He was indeed taken care of in every aspect in the South Wing. ¡°Qi,¡± instructed Judge Niu, ¡°let Jingming read the dossiers and understand the wanted criminals in the capital.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Qi immediately led Xu Jingming to a hall where dossiers were stored. The hall was filled with dense bookshelves that contained countless dossiers. ¡°In the present situation, there are too many wanted criminals in the capital,¡± Old Qi said casually as he limped. ¡°Many of the wanted criminals have joined some wealthy families or even the king¡¯s residence. How can ordinary Blood Rain Guards like us storm the mansions of wealthy families?¡± Xu Jingming read the countless dossiers. ¡°King of Yan¡¯s Estate, King Liang¡¯s residence, King Qi¡¯s residence¡­¡± ¡°Bloodcloth Tower, Beggar Sect, Nine Seals Ancient City, Courtesan Belle Pce, Yellow Spring Sect¡­¡± ¡°ck Lotus Sect, Red Lotus Sect¡­¡± ¡°Shengong n, Fengyu n, Xiahou n¡­¡± Xu Jingming swept his gaze. ¡°Most of the wanted criminals are rted to these factions,¡± Qi exined. ¡°Those wanted criminals without any background or backing don¡¯t dare stay in the capital. They have long fled the capital. Therefore, we need ample evidence and the right opportunity to arrest someone! Furthermore, sometimes¡­ we have to consider if it¡¯s worth rushing over to arrest someone.¡± ¡°Thank you, Brother Qi,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°What are you thanking me for? Take your time reading.¡± Old Qi turned around and left. Several Blood Rain Guards were also checking out the information in the hall. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up as he stared at the information pertaining to King of Yan¡¯s Estate.?I made the right choiceing to the Procuratorate! Let¡¯s see how different the information gathered by the Blood Rain Guard is from the information I bought on the virtual world. ¡­ The biggest difference was that the information in the virtual world required money! Just the detailed information of a prince, Cheng Yanran, cost 100,000 cosmic dors! And there was too much information in the capital. If one bought everything, the cost would be terrifying. ¡°Very good.¡± Pang Ze nodded. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing that you entered the Procuratorate. Record the information on King of Yan¡¯s Estate, Emerald Pavilion, and Yellow Springs Sect.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. As a yer, he could record everything that happened in the virtual world to video. Chapter 276 - Emerald Pavilion (2)

Chapter 276: Emerald Pavilion (2)

****** January 6, 2083 was the day of Xu Jingming and his wife¡¯s daughter¡¯s one-month-old celebration. The one-month-old celebration was generally held any day ten days after the first month. Typically, one had to choose an auspicious day. ¡°Baby Xu Lixing is one month old now!¡± Many family and friends surrounded the baby girl who could already run happily. ¡°She¡¯s only one month old, and she can already run.¡± Tu Ling widened her eyes. Tu Ling and Liu Hai had also moved to this district. Since they were neighbors, they naturally came to participate in the one-month-old celebration. ¡°The entire Earth has entered a new era.¡± Liu Hai smiled as he watched. ¡°Jingming, did you and Miaomiao choose the name for your daughter?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about it. My head is still swelling froming up with a name,¡± Xu Jingming said helplessly. ¡°After repeated selections, we decided on the name Xu Lixing.¡± ¡°Lixing¡­ As in ¡®dawn star?''¡± Tu Ling asked. Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. Yes, with their emerging civilization protection period¡¯s expiry at hand, Xu Jingming¡ªwho was Earth¡¯s most talented expert¡ªnaturally felt pressured. He also yearned for Earth¡¯s civilization to wee a new dawn. But in reality, Earth¡¯s civilization¡ªwhich was at the bottom of countless cosmic civilizations¡ªwould have a tough future once the protection period ended. ¡°Master, Sister Tu Ling, I need your help with something,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You need our help?¡± Liu Hai and Tu Ling looked at each other. ¡°Feel free to speak.¡± ¡°I¡¯m so bored from having nothing to do.¡± Liu Hai and Tu Ling said. ¡­ In Pang Ze¡¯s personal space. ¡°Right now, we are recruiting cosmic citizen experts through the Myriad Worlds Group,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°We should be able to gather everyone in three days! In these three days¡­ Liu Hai, Tu Ling, you two have to work with Jingming and get all the groundwork done.¡± ¡°Things like preparing a residence, weapons, and equipment,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°I¡¯m very familiar with the various factions in the capital. I¡¯ll arrange everything, but it¡¯s not suitable for me to show my face. I need the two of you to do it on my behalf.¡± After all, he had been a Blood Rain Guard captain. Many forces in the capital recognized him. ¡°Alright.¡± Liu Hai and Tu Ling nodded. ¡°Then, let¡¯s start preparing,¡± Pang Ze said. ******* Three dayster, in Pang Ze¡¯s personal space. After hiding his true identity, Pang Ze invited all the cosmic citizens he had recruited to meet. In the huge hall of the ship, over 100 cosmic citizens gathered, all dressed differently. At that moment, the hundred-plus people looked at Pang Ze, Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and Tu Ling. Xu Jingming was also observing these people. Three of them are Lv. 8.?Xu Jingming was rather curious. After all, it was very difficult for a basic cosmic civilization to produce a Lv. 8 lifeform. Be it physically or mentally, the requirements were extremely high. Pang Ze said, ¡°Everyone, although I¡¯ve hired you for a month, you¡¯ll only be required to enter Blood Rain World at critical moments in the next month. It won¡¯t take more than ten days for everyone to take action, but once I give the order to gather, you have to be online in five minutes. The entire operation has to be recorded as well.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s split you guys into teams.¡± Pang Ze waved his hand, and the images of all the cosmic citizens appeared, naturally splitting them into teams. Xu Jingming stood to the side and silently looked at the cosmic citizen yers in front of him. The 350 million they had invested was mostly spent on these people¡ªthis was the price of a month of employment. For the three invited Lv. 8 lifeforms, every one of them had at least a 30¡Á actualbat bonus! The cost of hiring them was 35 million cosmic dors a month! To be a Lv. 8 lifeform, one¡¯s mental strength must have reached a terrifying level. Such an expert was key to the n. Lv. 8 lifeforms can earn tens of millions of cosmic dors every month. There¡¯s really noparison, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?However, this is also a short-term contract. Moreover, Lv. 8 lifeforms have high expenses and high taxes¡­ It¡¯s not easy. He also invited 60 first-rate experts whose actualbat bonus was at least 10¡Á! The hiring price was 3 million cosmic dors a month for each person. This took up a bulk of the hiring budget, and they were the main force of the operation. A first-rate expert could easily deal with three to five second-rate experts. If ten first-rate experts joined forces, they could easily ughter more than a hundred second-rate experts. A formation formed by second-rate experts would be easily destroyed. He also hired 100 second-rate experts whose actualbat bonus was at least 5¡Á. This was verymon¡ªafter all, Lv. 6 lifeforms generally had such strength. The hiring price was 25 cosmic dors per person a month. Of course, they also had to pay the Myriad Worlds Group¡¯s intermediary fee. At the same time, they had to buy information, weapons, and equipment with the remaining money. In a ce like the capital, it¡¯s too easy for variables to appear if there are too few experts, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?It¡¯s only with so many experts that the deterrence is strong! It¡¯s just that¡­ the price of hiring them is astonishing. If he hired them, he had to ensure that he earned at least 500 million in a month to ensure that he didn¡¯t suffer a loss because he had to pay taxes every year. Every ie in the virtual world had to be paid with taxes! There was no way to evade taxes due to the virtual world¡¯s records, so the pressure from employment was naturally great. ¡­ Blood Rain World, Imperial City. In the evening,nterns hung high in Emerald Pavilion, illuminating the area around it as a city that never slept. Arge number of luxurious carriages and guards were outside Emerald Pavilion. Scions, merchants, and officials entered Emerald Pavilion. What a nice restaurant.?Pang Ze fanned himself and looked at the paradise-like Emerald Pavilion in front of him.?As expected of one of the top three ces in the capital for pleasure. It¡¯s a first-rate money-squandering den, and it¡¯s also the biggest source of ie for King of Yan¡¯s Estate in the capital! Emerald Pavilion upied arge area, and the architecture was beautiful. Under the light, it looked like an immortal residence. There were many ck-shirted guards guarding the periphery of Emerald Pavilion. There were also some cyan-shirted guards in inconspicuous corners to ensure the safety of the entire building. ¡°Sir, pleasee on in.¡± Pang Ze came alone and was warmly weed. The guards of Emerald Pavilion nced at Pang Ze and didn¡¯t stop him. ording to Emerald Pavilion¡¯s rules, all guests aren¡¯t allowed to carry weapons when they enter.?Pang Ze nced over and came to a realization.?However, this rule isn¡¯t too strict. It¡¯s fine as long as there¡¯s no open carry. They won¡¯t search for hidden daggers and other concealed weapons. Pang Ze also noticed the guests strolling in the corridor. Emerald Pavilion has 500 ck-shirted guards on the surface, 100 cyan-shirted guards, and 50 secret guards. It¡¯s said that the weakest are second-rate experts. As expected of the number one source of wealth in the capital of King of Yan¡¯s Estate¡ªthese guards are strong. With so many guards, the annual hiring fee is at least 300,000 taels of silver.?Although Pang Ze had long acquired the intelligence, he felt it even more strongly after exploring it personally. He observed the internal structure of Emerald Pavilion and made subtle adjustments to his n. ¡­ While Pang Ze was investigating Emerald Pavilion, Xu Jingming arrived at a branch of Seven Kills Building. In a secluded inn. Xu Jingming¡ªwho was wearing a bamboo hat and mask¡ªlooked at the shopkeeper and showed his token before being brought into the inn¡¯s secret hall. There were also several guests hiding their identities in the secret hall. ¡°I¡¯ll ept this mission.¡± Xu Jingming opened the thick book and pointed at a mission on one page. It was the bounty for the Prince of Yan, Cheng Yanran. The mission reward was 32,600 taels. ¡°The mission deadline is half a month,¡± the Seven Kills Building staff said. ¡°Moreover, his left ear or head is needed for verification.¡± Xu Jingming handed over his token. The Seven Kills Building staff immediately recorded it and returned the assassin token to Xu Jingming. 32,600 taels.?Xu Jingming looked at the bounty.?As long as I get the bounty, it won¡¯t be a terrible loss. Another person is about to assassinate the Prince of Yan. Wealth is indeed tempting.?The Seven Kills Building staff watched Xu Jingming leave and shook his head slightly.?Nobody haspleted the bounty worth tens of thousands of taels. It¡¯s not that easy. Xu Jingming walked out of the inn and looked at the night sky. The operation begins tomorrow.?Xu Jingming¡¯s heart burned. Chapter 277 - Attacking Emerald Pavilion (1)

Chapter 277: Attacking Emerald Pavilion (1)

The next afternoon, figures appeared in a forest south of the capital. This was the agreed location for everyone toe online. ¡°Alright, everyone is here.¡± Liu Hai looked at the dense crowd in front of him and nodded. ¡°Here are the cold weapons everyone has reserved! The weapons are ranked from No. 1 to No. 163. As for the body armor, make the selection after entering the city!¡± The 163 cosmic citizen experts stepped forward and took their weapons ording to their serial numbers, quickly arming themselves. Sabers, swords, spears, spears, axes, concealed weapons, throwing weapons, shields, and so on¡ªthere were less than 300 weapons in total. In an era where bandit gangs were rampant, rich merchants with some wealth would hire guards. These few weapons weren¡¯t worth mentioning; it was too easy to buy them. ¡°Not bad.¡± These cosmic citizens checked their weapons. They now had ordinary bodies, and their strength and speed weren¡¯t much different from qualified experts. These weapons could also hold up inbat with qualified experts. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Every weapon has been tested,¡± Liu Hai said. These weapons were specially chosen by Xu Jingming. After being a Blood Rain Guard in the capital for so long, he knew his way around. He knew very well where to buy some excellent weapons. ¡°Let¡¯s set off now.¡± Liu Hai immediately led everyone out of the forest after they had equipped their weapons. He first walked from the forest to the main road and followed it for more than ten kilometers before arriving at the capital¡¯s southern city gates. There was a huge number of people entering and exiting the capital every day, and almost everyone who entered carried weapons. Liu Hai and the others wore ordinary cloth clothes that were issued upon entry, and they had to walk! They were inconspicuous in the crowd. After paying the entrance fee, Liu Hai led them forward. ¡°The capital is huge.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been walking for an hour.¡± After these people entered the city, they also felt how big the capital was. Liu Hai and Tu Ling led the team and finally arrived at an orderly and chaotic area. The surrounding buildings were dpidated, and gang members could be seen everywhere. They ran amok on the streets in groups of three to five, but these gang members didn¡¯t dare to rashly provoke a team of more than 100 armed personnel. After making a few turns, they finally arrived at a dpidated mansion. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Liu Hai pushed open the door. Xu Jingming and Pang Ze were chatting in the corridor. When they saw the door open, they got up to wee everyone. More than a hundred people entered the mansion, and the door closed. ¡°I¡¯ve prepared some good food and fine wine for everyone.¡± Xu Jingming wore a human skin mask and looked no different from the average person other than a slightly stiff expression. He got up and said, ¡°Everyone, eat, drink, and rest first. We¡¯ll take action at night.¡± Fine wine, food, and inner armor had all been prepared. The preparations for the operation were very thorough. ¡­ Night fell. Pang Ze, who was dressed in white, waved his fan and arrived at Emerald Pavilion with a grin. ¡°Boss, you¡¯re here again!¡± A manservant immediately weed him warmly. As one of the top three brothels in the capital, Emerald Pavilion¡¯s prices were very high¡ªeven a cup of tea cost five taels of silver! It had to be known that the ie of second-rate experts usually didn¡¯t exceed 20 taels of silver a month! It was obvious how terrifying the expenditure here was! Therefore, those who coulde to a ce like Emerald Pavilion were either rich or noble! Emerald Pavilion also attached great importance to repeat customers. Now, Pang Ze had be a ¡®loyal customer.¡¯ ¡°That¡¯s Emerald Pavilion, and all the famous courtesans inside are top beauties. If I can spend a night of ecstasy in there, I¡¯ll die without any regrets.¡± On the distant street, a young man from a gang watched from afar with covetous eyes. ¡°A cup of tea inside costs five taels of silver. A night of ecstasy? That¡¯s gonna cost at least 100 taels of silver! It¡¯s enough for me to hire prostitutes for the rest of my life. Only a fool will enter.¡± ¡°How can prostitutespare to Emerald Pavilion? Do you think those big shots who enter are fools?¡± The young men argued, but they also enviously watched as the rich entered. This was truly an extravagant den for splurging money! Even the hall masters of gangs felt the pinch when entering! Human reproductive instincts have codified a desire for the opposite sex in their genes. Once this desire is stimted, many people are willing to pay for it. They are even willing to give up everything for it.?Pang Ze drank and watched the performance on the distant water tform. These beauties emitted an alluring beauty. They even had invisible psyche fluctuations that affected people¡¯s desires. The famous courtesans in Emerald Pavilion aren¡¯t ordinary either. Some of them are good at psychic seduction.?Pang Ze marveled as he watched.?Even if their looks are 90 points, once a guest is affected by the psychic seduction, they will be a dream lover with more than 100 points in the eyes of the customer. Even the officials and nobles are obsessed with them. Most of the money they embezzled and earned from business will be thrown into this money-squandering den.?Pang Ze looked at the scions in the distance taking out an unencrypted banknote to get a famous courtesan to perform. And today¡­ All the spending here, all the liquid gold, silver, and jewelry¡ª?Pang Ze smiled.?¡ªwill be mine and Brother Jingming¡¯s for the taking! ****** ¡°See that?¡± The group of people¡ªwho had eaten their fill and gotten enough rest¡ªwas led by Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and Tu Ling to a riverbank. They looked into the distance, and Xu Jingming pointed at the dazzling and towering Emerald Pavilion. ¡°That¡¯s our target.¡± Chapter 278 - Attacking Emerald Pavilion (2)

Chapter 278: Attacking Emerald Pavilion (2)

Everyone behind him stared forward. Emerald Pavilion was a famous building in the capital; it was majestic and beautiful like a paradise. ¡°Follow me.¡± Xu Jingming had long gathered sufficient details and was too familiar with his surroundings. He led the people along the alley and made several turns. They came close in about five minutes. ¡°We shall jump over the courtyard wall in front of us, charge across this restaurant, and storm our way into Emerald Pavilion,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°We have to ensure that our plundering of Emerald Pavilion is done within ten minutes.¡± Only one or two Blood Rain Guard teams would arrive within ten minutes; they posed no threat. But as time dragged on, the number of Blood Rain Guards that arrived increased exponentially! This was because reinforcements were sent from every direction! ¡°Move out!¡± With Xu Jingming¡¯s order, he led the crowd and charged out. Beside him were three Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms, who were also the strongest in the team! Behind them were 60 first-rate experts, while Liu Hai and Tu Ling led 100 second-rate experts at the back. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! This restaurant beside Emerald Pavilion upied arge area and enjoyed great business, but when arge number of ghostly figures streaked across the sky and shed a few times before going beyond the restaurant and heading straight for Emerald Pavilion, the customers and guards in the restaurant cowered in fear. ¡°These people are targeting Emerald Pavilion.¡± ¡°There¡¯s actually someone in the capital who dares to attack Emerald Pavilion?¡± The people in the restaurant found it unbelievable. ¡°Enemy inbound!¡± There were ck-shirted guards everywhere in Emerald Pavilion. At the same time, there were hidden mechanisms and traps in the periphery. The entire capital knew that Emerald Pavilion could be considered both the most dangerous and safest ce. It was most dangerous for enemies! If the enemy dared to storm into Emerald Pavilion, they would be courting death. It was safest for customers! Emerald Pavilion would do anything to ensure the safety of its customers. Swish! Swish! Swish! The three Lv. 8 experts beside Xu Jingming quickly released their concealed weapons and destroyed the criticalponents of the traps in front of them, crippling them. A Lv. 8 expert¡¯s mental strength was a force to be reckoned with. When it spread out, it could reach a radius of at least 1,000 meters, so it could naturally cover the area around Emerald Pavilion, giving them intelligence of all the mechanisms and traps there. This is the terrifying mental strength of a Lv. 8 expert, Xu Jingming thought.?Butpared to Dean Ming from Martial Academy¡­ Dean Ming¡¯s mental strength doesn¡¯t exert any pressure, but it¡¯s like an ocean that embraces everyone, making it impossible for anyone to resist. Moreover, the range is ridiculouslyrge. A 20-kilometer area around Martial Academy is enveloped, and this is only when Dean Ming wishes to do so. It¡¯s unlike in battle, where it¡¯s constantly emitted. As Xu Jingming thought to himself, he didn¡¯t take any concrete actions as the leader. The three Lv. 8 experts beside him led many first-rate experts and charged out. ¡°Screech!¡± A bugle arrow soared into the sky. ¡°Block them.¡± The surrounding ck-shirted guards rushed over, and the cyan-shirted guards closest to them also rushed over. However, they vaguely felt that something was amiss. This was because there were many traps surrounding Emerald Pavilion, yet the enemies had easily rushed over without activating any traps. Pfft! Rip. Blood sttered as the experts on Xu Jingming¡¯s side ughtered the ck-shirted guards and cyan-shirted guards. The guards at Emerald Pavilion were top elites¡ªthere were about 700 of them, and they were mainly second-rate experts. Moreover, their core members were first-rate experts. Such strength was enough to be considered elite. Furthermore, Emerald Pavilion¡¯s daily ie would be transferred to the bank. Emerald Pavilion didn¡¯t hold much cash, so logically speaking, plundering it wasn¡¯t highly cost-effective. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Why are these enemies so strong?¡± ¡°Are they all first-rate experts?¡± The second-rate experts guarding Emerald Pavilion felt despair as they werepletely crushed! The entire formation instantly copsed, and they were killed one after another! The first-rate expert from Emerald Pavilion was also in despair and disbelief. ¡°A super expert?¡± First-rate experts were instantly overwhelmed! The first wave from Emerald Pavilion were five first-rate experts and about 100 second-rate experts. What was the oue when they shed with three super experts and 61 first-rate experts? In thirty seconds, only three people retreated and escaped when they saw that the situation was going south. The others were all killed, and blood stained the ground. This is what it means to be a super expert. Moreover, their actualbat bonus is at least 30¡Á.?Xu Jingming had witnessed the strength of the three big shots, and nobody could stop their advance. In a one-on-one battle, a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform needed a few moves to deal with Emerald Pavilion¡¯s first-rate experts. However, this wasn¡¯t a one-on-one battle¡ªthis was a brawl! Xu Jingming¡¯s side was too elite! This level of elites wasparable to the experts in the pce, so it was natural for a one-sided massacre to take ce. The guards on this side of Emerald Pavilion were finished in less than 30 seconds. Only three people escaped, and the others were wiped out! Xu Jingming and the others charged into Emerald Pavilion like ghosts. ¡°Ahhh.¡± ¡°This is?¡± ¡°Something big has happened!¡± The people in Emerald Pavilion¡ªbe it the officials, nobles, courtesans, guards, or manservants¡ªwere stunned. They watched as the mighty group of people charged into the three main buildings of Emerald Pavilion. The three main buildings were connected through a suspended corridor. Under the corridor was an aquatic stage. Pu! Pu! Pu!? Xu Jingming and the other experts rushed in. There were also cyan-shirted guards and concealed guards who attacked, but what greeted them was a cruel massacre! The people spearheading Xu Jingming¡¯s team were all super experts and first-rate experts. With their teamwork, who could fend them off? Chapter 279 - Attacking Emerald Pavilion (3)

Chapter 279: Attacking Emerald Pavilion (3)

In a few seconds, more than 20 guards fell. The others stopped moving when they saw this. ¡°We¡¯re in big trouble.¡± A young noble¡¯s expression changed slightly. There was also a middle-aged man with extraordinary bearing sitting in a private room. His expression darkened, and his eyes were filled with anger. An elder sat beside him, and the elder shook his head gently. ¡°Second Master, bear with it. These people aren¡¯t to be trifled with.¡± ¡°Sect Master Yu, there¡¯s nothing you can do?¡± the middle-aged man asked softly. ¡°I can sense terrifying mental strength. Several people in this team aren¡¯t inferior to me.¡± The elder shook his head. ¡°Moreover, there are too many first-rate experts.¡± Although he was a super expert, he was only carrying a dagger with him. This group of people in front of him had shields, axes, spears, and other weapons¡­ He would be courting death if he charged forward. ¡°Seal the doors and guard the passes.¡± Xu Jingming swept his gaze around and shouted coldly, ¡°Anyone who dares to move in Emerald Pavilion will be killed without mercy!¡± All the guests in Emerald Pavilion couldn¡¯t help but panic. They had already witnessed the strength of this group of ferocious people! The corpses on the ground proved everything. ¡°Die!¡± ¡°Kill them!¡± Arge number of ck-shirted guards and cyan-shirted guards rushed in from outside Emerald Pavilion while Xu Jingming watched all of this coldly. The first-rate experts under hismand were divided into three teams that guarded the three main passes. Bam! Bam! Bam! The Emerald Pavilion guards rushed in anxiously, but the entrance was only that wide! Only seven or eight of them could rush in at the same time, but there were a total of 20 first-rate experts guarding the entrance. Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!? The guards who rushed in were culled like grain. They fell one after another, scaring the remaining Emerald Pavilion guards so much that they stopped their charge. At the same time, the doors were sealed shut! The guards outside panicked when they saw this. ¡°These people are definitely first-rate experts. They¡¯re too strong.¡± ¡°Whoever enters will die. There¡¯s no way to fight.¡± The guards felt a chill in their hearts. Another guard said, ¡°The entrance is only so wide; only seven or eight of us can enter at the same time. There are too few people who can enter! Why don¡¯t we smash the wall and rush in?¡± ¡°Are you crazy?! Topple the walls? How much money did it cost to build Emerald Pavilion? Can you afford to pay for Emerald Pavilion¡¯s destruction?¡± ¡°The worst that can happen is the loss of some cash. The destruction of Emerald Pavilion will be a huge loss.¡± ¡°There are many VIPs inside. Losing some money is a small matter, but we have to ensure the safety of the guests.¡± ¡°Those people probably won¡¯t dare to harm our guests. Our guests at Emerald Pavilion are all high-ranking officials and nobles from all over the capital¡­ If they touch them, they will be making themselves enemies with all the factions in the capital.¡± The guards argued, but they didn¡¯t dare to barge in anymore. Too many people had died in a short period of time! The 700-strong guard team had been reduced to nearly 200 people in the blink of an eye! Most importantly¡­ The other party was too elite, and none of them had died in battle. They were very sure that the other party consisted of first-rate experts, so they were naturally terrified and didn¡¯t want to charge forward. On the other hand, the cost of building Emerald Pavilion was indeed astonishing. It was six stories high, and it was built like a pce or immortal abode. Its beautiful architecture was famous in the capital. If they shattered too many walls on the ground floor and caused the entire Emerald Pavilion to copse, they wouldn¡¯t be able to afford the price. ¡°Get in there! My master is still inside.¡± ¡°My lord is still inside. Hurry.¡± ¡°Quickly carry out the rescue. Are you acting dead?¡± The officials and nobles¡¯ subordinates were originally waiting outside leisurely, prepared to protect their masters when they returned after enjoying themselves. Who would¡¯ve thought that such a thing would happen? All of them reeled in anxiety. ****** Lanterns hung high, and dozens of corpsesy in the beautiful Emerald Pavilion. Blood gurgled as it dyed the wooden nks red. Xu Jingming stood there with three Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms beside him, as well as arge number of second-rate experts. He swept his gaze across the officials and nobles in Emerald Pavilion and saw Pang Ze among them. Pang Ze also wore a nervous look. ¡°I¡¯ll have to trouble the two of you to lead a search of Emerald Pavilion,¡± Xu Jingming said to the Lv. 8 experts beside him. Immediately, two of them nodded. This was also part of the n. The range of these two Lv. 8 experts¡¯ telepathy wasrge enough, so nothing in Emerald Pavilion could escape their search. The two immediately led 50 second-rate experts to search for treasures. Xu Jingming stood still and said loudly, ¡°Second Master of the Shengong family, Eldest Young Master of the Chang family, Commander Liu of King Qi¡¯s residence, Lord Wang of the Ministry of Rites, and Third Young Master of the Duke¡¯s Estate.¡± Xu Jingming spoke casually, causing the expressions of those people to change. Since they were nning a heist against Emerald Pavilion, they had naturally gathered information on all the figures in the capital in advance. With the memory of cosmic lifeforms, they remembered everyone¡¯s faces and information. ¡°There are many important figures here, and I know all of them,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°If your guards dare to attack Emerald Pavilion, I shall take your lives first. If you cooperate obediently, I naturally won¡¯t kill you. I¡¯m only here for the money and won¡¯t kill anyone.¡± There were indeed many big shots present, and they could indeed mobilize a lot of power outside with a flick of the finger. But here in Emerald Pavilion, their lives were in the hands of these terrorists. They were naturally in a bad mood, but they had to endure it. ¡°Uncle Fu, don¡¯t let anyone in. If my men enter, I¡¯ll die,¡± the eldest son of the Chang family shouted. ¡°I¡¯ll be fine if you don¡¯te in. These experts follow the rules well.¡± ¡°Thank you, Young Master Chang.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°You¡¯re wee. It¡¯s only right.¡± Young Master Chang smiled obsequiously. Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡°Bravo Team, go. Take all the money and valuables from the guests. This money is nothing to them.¡± Young Master Chang¡¯s expression froze, and he could only try his best to maintain his smile. Many of the other guests revealed looks of shock and anger.?How dare they!? They actually dare to rob every one of us! ¡°Yes!¡± Tu Ling led 50 second-rate experts forward and began a full-body search! Chapter 280 - Huge Wealth (1)

Chapter 280: Huge Wealth (1)

As one of the top three ces in the capital for pleasure, Emerald Pavilion took the high-end route. There weren¡¯t many customers, but most of them had extremely high spending power. Tu Ling and the other 50 people body-searched more than a hundred customers. ¡°Everyone, take out your gold, silver, jewelry, banknotes, and other items.¡± Xu Jingming stood there and kept the situation under control. Thanks to the human skin mask, his expression was stiff and cold. ¡°Kill anyone who is found hiding a treasure!¡± A din immediately sounded! The customers were so horrified that they immediately took out their brocade pouches and valuable treasures they carried with them and held them in their hands. ¡°Beauties of Emerald Pavilion, you have to take off your jewelry as well! Kill anyone who dares to hide treasures.¡± Xu Jingming swept his gaze across the famous courtesans and beauties. There were about 300 women in Emerald Pavilion. Some of the top earners also wore precious jewelry. Under Xu Jingming¡¯s threat, the courtesans of Emerald Pavilion took off their jewelry without any resistance. ¡°This bandit leader keeps talking about killing without mercy! He doesn¡¯t have the slightest pity for the beauties of Emerald Pavilion.¡± The Shengong family¡¯s second master was rather dissatisfied. What kind of person was he? He was ranked in the top three in the Shengong family, but now, all he could do was obediently take out everything valuable on him. ¡°The Shengong family is really rich.¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but praise when he saw the money and other items the Shengong family¡¯s second master took out. ¡°Master Shengong, don¡¯t worry. Hand over the money obediently, and I won¡¯t hurt you at all.¡± The Shen family¡¯s second master remained silent. By the side, Sect Master Yu took out a stack of golden leaves and a few banknotes that were unencrypted. They were worth about 3,000 taels of silver. In ces like brothels, banknotes had to be unencrypted! The brothels couldn¡¯t tell whether those with ciphers were legal tender or if the ciphers were genuine. Therefore, they only epted cash and unencrypted banknotes. ¡°Sect Master Yu, please bear with me for a moment,¡± Xu Jingming said politely. ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± Sect Master Yu nodded with a friendly attitude. Xu Jingming naturally knew about the top figures in the capital and knew that they were sect masters. The big shots in the capital naturally had extraordinary wealth. They didn¡¯t need to bring much cash with them when visiting brothels! Bringing 2,000 to 3,000 taels was already a lot. Most of the guests at Emerald Pavilion only carried a few hundred taels of silver! There were also very few who were short on money and only had 20 to 30 taels of silver. ¡°Here, here, and here!¡± The two Lv. 8 experts were leading a group of second-rate experts to search for treasures like gold and silver in Emerald Pavilion. Under the envelopment of their consciousness, they quickly found the treasures. The gold and silver that Emerald Pavilion earned every day were carefully stored in secret locations! Not many in Emerald Pavilion knew the various locations, but Xu Jingming and the others were too efficient at searching. ¡­ Outside Emerald Pavilion, everyone was rmed and nervous! The guards and many guests¡¯ servants looked at Emerald Pavilion nervously. Further away, many passersby watched. ¡°Something big has happened!¡± ¡°A group of terrorists charged into Emerald Pavilion. Many guards have died, and the remaining guards don¡¯t dare to enter.¡± The passersby watched from afar and chatted excitedly. It was rare for Emerald Pavilion to be plundered in the capital. ¡°The customers of Emerald Pavilion are all big shots! This matter has blown up. Look, the Blood Rain Guards are rushing over.¡± The passersby discussed. As for the Blood Rain Guard experts, they quickly rushed over from all directions and arrived outside Emerald Pavilion. ¡°How¡¯s the situation inside?¡± a Blood Rain Guard captain shouted. ¡°Captain Wan.¡± A guard leader from Emerald Pavilion came out and hurriedly said, ¡°A group of terrorists has upied the Emerald Pavilion. Nearly 200 of our guards have died, but none of the terrorists are dead. There are about 100 of them in total, and from the way they fought, all of them are first-rate experts.¡± The Blood Rain Guards who rushed over found it unbelievable. Captain Wan asked, ¡°Are you sure? Are all of them first-rate experts?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The leader of the Emerald Pavilion guards nodded in confirmation. ¡°I can confirm that they are all first-rate experts. So many of us died, but not a single one of them died.¡± The first batch of Blood Rain Guards to arrive was rmed. ¡°Heavens, more than 100 first-rate experts?¡± ¡°Not to mention a team like ours, even if 1,000 Blood Rain Guards from all Principales Offices were toe, there¡¯s no guarantee of victory. We might win only by sending thousands of auxiliary guards, but it would be a Pyrrhic victory.¡± ¡°Experts from the East Wing are needed. Our Principales Office isn¡¯t suitable to spearhead the charge.¡± The Blood Rain Guards didn¡¯t dare to enter. The enemy was too terrifying, and entry would be tempting fate! Emerald Pavilion wasn¡¯t worth their lives. ¡°Release 12 bugle arrows,¡± Captain Wan immediately ordered. Immediately, the Blood Rain Guards took out their bugle arrows. ¡°Screech!¡± ¡°Screech!¡± ¡°Screech!¡± Bugle arrows rose one after another! Instantly, there were 12, producing blood rain patterns in the night sky. The 12 blood rain patterns were extremely eye-catching, representing the seriousness of the matter. When arge number of Blood Rain Guards saw this from afar, their expressions changed. ¡°The enemy is terrifying. We need the support of the East Wing HQ¡¯s experts.¡± ¡°We need experts from headquarters.¡± Blood Rain Guards rushed over from all directions. At the same time, the East Wing HQ mobilized experts when they saw the bugle arrows. The Blood Rain Guard¡¯s bugle arrows followed strict rules¡ª12 arrows meant that the danger level exceeded that of the Principales Office and required the support of experts from Wing HQ. Chapter 281 - Huge Wealth (2)

Chapter 281: Huge Wealth (2)

¡°Let¡¯s wait. Entering is simply tempting fate,¡± the Blood Rain Guards who arrived one after another said righteously. They watched from the outside and knew that there were more than 100 first-rate experts inside. Nobody was willing to enter. ¡­ The Blood Rain Guard¡¯s bugle arrows also attracted the attention of many factions in the capital! They all knew that something big had happened in Emerald Pavilion. ¡°The heavens are guiding me. I should go there!¡± A thin old monk wearing tattered clothes walked barefoot in the dpidated alley, his feet dirty. The thin old monk looked up and could see the dazzling and towering Emerald Pavilion in the distance. At this moment, his figure was like an illusion as he walked step by step, getting closer and closer to Emerald Pavilion. At the same time, an invisible psychic force had already spread over. His psychic force spread out like a dark tide that spanned two to three kilometers,pletely enveloping Emerald Pavilion. There were also three terrifying psychic forces in Emerald Pavilion. They were the three Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms Xu Jingming and the others had hired. Their psychic forces collided! The three psychic forces resisted together and onlysted for an instant before they werepletely defeated by the dark tide-like power. ¡°These three have extraordinary minds. They should be inducted into my Red Lotus lineage and strengthen it.¡± The thin old monk smiled and walked over step by step. He was less than half a kilometer away from Emerald Pavilion. ******* In Emerald Pavilion. The two Lv. 8 lifeforms in charge of searching Emerald Pavilion returned to Xu Jingming¡¯s side. ¡°An expert is approaching.¡± The three Lv. 8s had solemn expressions. ¡°This psychic force¡­¡± Xu Jingming could also sense the terrifying mental strength that surged over like a ck wave which easily drowned him! He couldn¡¯t block it at all¡ªeverything was enveloped by the psychic force. ¡°His psychic force is stronger than the three of us,¡± one of them said. ¡°However, there¡¯s no need to worry. Just because one¡¯s mind is strong doesn¡¯t mean that they are stronger than us in actualbat. With the three of us joining forces, we can even fight existences at the apex of our level.¡± ¡°He¡¯s ultimately still at the same level as us and hasn¡¯t truly broken through.¡± The three Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms spoke. Xu Jingming felt the confidence of the three Lv. 8 lifeforms beside him. He could quickly determine from the sh of mental strength that his opponent wasn¡¯t a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform! In that case, the three Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms had what it took to fight him. ¡°Stick to the n. Ignore him,¡± Xu Jingming said. This was also within Pang Ze¡¯s expectations. Pang Ze had once told Xu Jingming: ¡°The core of Blood Rain World is gold and silver! Be it bing a high official or a rich businessman, the more gold and silver we have, the more the world will target us. Blood Rain World will definitely not let us plunder too much gold and silver easily.¡± Pang Ze knew this and had countermeasures. Xu Jingming could sense the terrifying mental strength that resembled a dark tide.?We probably plundered too much gold and silver in Emerald Pavilion, attracting a terrifying existence in Blood Rain World. If I want to snatch some of therge treasures in the capital, I might be able to attract Dean Ming¡¯s interference. There are still many monsters among the local experts in Blood Rain World. Dean Ming¡ªwho was suspected to be an Origin lifeform¡ªcould only im to be the number one person in the capital, not the entire world! The long-established ck Lotus Sect and the Red Lotus Sect that had splintered from the ck Lotus Sect were all terrifying figures. ¡°We¡¯re almost done searching Emerald Pavilion,¡± Liu Hai informed Xu Jingming. ¡°Let¡¯s end this quickly. We have to retreat immediately. The Blood Rain Guard outside has released 12 bugle arrows!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry; it will take time for the Blood Rain Guard to arrive. Everything will go ording to n.¡± Xu Jingming was very calm. He knew the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s distribution very well. How long would it take for the Blood Rain Guard and auxiliary guards to arrive? They were prepared for that. ¡°You¡¯re still hiding treasures?¡± Tu Ling pointed at anky youth. The second-rate experts beside her drew their weapons. As long as Xu Jingming gave the order, they would attack. The tall and thin youth sped a jade pendant on his chest and shouted angrily, ¡°I¡¯ve given you all my gold and silver. I can¡¯t give you this treasure jade.¡± Xu Jingming looked over. ¡°Treasure jade?¡± Xu Jingming nced over and saw the jade on thenky youth¡¯s chest glowing with a soul-stirring purple glow. ¡°Third Young Master.¡± Xu Jingming stepped forward and stared at the piece of jade. ¡°Is this piece of jade in front of you the Purple Cloud Treasure Jade of the Duke¡¯s Estate?¡± The Purple Cloud Treasure Jade was a famous treasure in the capital. Thenky youth stared at Xu Jingming and said proudly, ¡°Leader, since you know about the Purple Cloud Treasure Jade, you should know that¡­ this is an heirloom of the Duke¡¯s Estate. It was given to me by my grandfather. I have a few thousand taels of silver on me, and it¡¯s yours for the keeping. But if you dare snatch this Purple Cloud Treasure Jade, the Duke¡¯s Estate won¡¯t let you off!¡± ¡°Purple Cloud Treasure Jade is a rare treasure. It¡¯s said that the first duke spent 30,000 taels of silver on buying it and passed it down from generation to generation,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Third Young Master, hand it over obediently. Otherwise, I won¡¯t show mercy with my saber.¡± Xu Jingming picked up a saber and ced it against the thin youth¡¯s neck. At this moment, Tu Ling and the others continued to check every customer for treasures. As for the treasures they had gathered, they immediately wrapped them in cloth. ¡°Threatening me?¡± Thenky youth looked at the saber around his neck and stared at Xu Jingming with a cold smile. ¡°I¡¯m the third son of the Duke¡¯s Estate, and I have a noble title! This is also the heirloom of the Duke¡¯s Estate! Leader, let me give you a word of advice: Being too greedy will only get you killed.¡± Pfft! Xu Jingming shed with the saber held at the thin youth¡¯s neck, causing blood to stter! Thenky youth immediately sped his neck and stared at Xu Jingming in disbelief.?How dare you? How dare you attack me? Xu Jingming grabbed the Purple Cloud Treasure Jade and pulled it off thenky youth¡¯s neck. A piece of jade worth tens of thousands of taels! He would even attack a prince, not to mention the third son of the Duke¡¯s Estate! ¡°He really attacked?¡± ¡°This bunch of terrorists killed the third young master of the Duke¡¯s Estate. They killed him just like that and even snatched his heirloom jade? They really don¡¯t care about the Duke¡¯s revenge?¡± Many guests at Emerald Pavilion were stunned. How silly.?Sect Master Yu shook his head inwardly when he saw this scene.?You¡¯re a fish on a chopping block; your life is in the hands of others. You should bow your head when necessary. Xu Jingming held the Purple Cloud Treasure Jade and looked at the soul-stirring halo, feeling delighted. It cost at least tens of thousands of taels of silver, which was worth hundreds of millions of cosmic dors. Just this piece of jade alone was enough¡ªhe had made a killing! Xu Jingming nced at the corpse of the Duke¡¯s Estate¡¯s third son. The third son was still holding his neck in death, his eyes filled with disbelief! He was used to doing whatever he wanted in the capital, and all the factions had to bow before the Duke¡¯s Estate. But this time¡­ He had been killed after exchanging a few words. Threatening a yer??Xu Jingming muttered to himself. ¡°Sir, we¡¯ve checked all the guests. Nobody is hiding any treasure, and all the treasures have been packed,¡± Tu Ling reported. Xu Jingming immediately saw the threerge bundles on the floor. The Purple Cloud Treasure Jade and these threerge bundles were all the gains from looting Emerald Pavilion. Chapter 282 - Online Transaction (1)

Chapter 282: Online Transaction (1)

Now, I have to sessfully escape with these treasures.?Xu Jingming sensed the dark tidal psychic force that enveloped the area and understood that it wasn¡¯t easy to escape with the treasures after being targeted by the world. ¡°Hide it well.¡± Xu Jingming handed the Purple Cloud Treasure Jade to a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform beside him. He then picked up a bundle, while Liu Hai and Tu Ling each grabbed one. There were also rules for the distribution of the bundles. Xu Jingming¡¯s bundle contained gold, unencrypted banknotes, and other items¡ªthey were much more valuable! Liu Hai and Tu Ling¡¯s bag contained a lot of silver, jewelry, and so on. The three bundles looked about the same size, but just the bundle in Xu Jingming¡¯s hands wasparable to the other twobined. ¡°Everyone, please abide by the rules and don¡¯t move. If anyone dares to take a step, kill them!¡± Xu Jingming instructed. ¡°Alpha Team, retreat!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tu Ling, the three Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms, and 60 first-rate experts evacuated! As for the 100 second-rate experts, they remained in Emerald Pavilion and eyed their surroundings with hostility. None of the customers, including the courtesans and beauties of Emerald Pavilion, made a single move. The corpse of the Duke¡¯s Estate¡¯s third sony there, and they knew very well that¡­ they would really die if they moved! ¡­ Outside Emerald Pavilion. ¡°Some of the bandits have fled, but more than half of them remain in Emerald Pavilion!¡± The dozens of Blood Rain Guards and more than 100 auxiliary guards who had arrived had sharp eyes. Through the windows and gaps, they could see figures fleeing into the darkness in the distance, and they also saw many bandits guarding the area. However, the Blood Rain Guard and auxiliary guards remained where they were. A pursuit? That was suicide! Even the guards of Emerald Pavilion didn¡¯t make pursuit! Outside Emerald Pavilion, there was also a thin old monk holding a wooden staff. His immense psychic force enveloped a distance of five to six kilometers, and he clearly discovered that the fleeing bandits were divided into four teams. One fleeing team consisted of a lone Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform that held the Purple Cloud Treasure Jade. One fleeing team consisted of Xu Jingming, a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, and 30 first-rate experts. One fleeing team consisted of Liu Hai, a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, and 15 first-rate experts. Thest team consisted of Tu Ling and 15 first-rate experts. The team with thergest number of people carries banknotes, gold, and other items in their bundle. They are the most valuable, but they are also the hardest to obtain.?The thin old monk instantly came to a conclusion. If the Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform led the 30 first-rate experts to attack him¡­ he would also be in danger of dying. He couldn¡¯t be like Dean Ming of Martial Academy, who could ignore first-rate experts. He alone couldn¡¯t snatch the most valuable bundle. The Purple Cloud Treasure Jade has extraordinary significance to the Duke¡¯s Estate.?The thin old monk took a step and chased after the Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform that was acting alone.?My good man, I don¡¯t mind you keeping the Purple Cloud Treasure Jade if you join my Red Lotus lineage. ¡­ Whoosh. Xu Jingming¡¯s team of more than 30 people turned into afterimages and was extremely fast. They traveled at about 50 meters per second and quickly ran several kilometers away. ¡°I can¡¯t sense the mysterious expert¡¯s psychic force,¡± said the Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform behind him. ¡°He didn¡¯t chase after us.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Even if he chased after them, with his group of powerful subordinates helping to intercept him, Xu Jingming could also escape far away! Hu! Hu! Hu! The team continued flying forward. Along the way, they encountered several Blood Rain Guards who had rushed over as reinforcements. Some Blood Rain Guards pretended not to see them, but there were also Blood Rain Guards who attempted to stop them! The Blood Rain Guards who did¡­ naturally lost their lives instantly. In just a moment, they escaped more than ten kilometers away from Emerald Pavilion and arrived in a secluded alley. ¡°Everyone, you can go offline,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. However, his smile looked a little ugly with the human skin mask on. The group of experts nodded and disappeared. All of them went offline. As long as no natives saw them, they could go offline! This was Blood Rain World¡¯s rule. Whoosh. Xu Jingming carried his bundle and quickly ran. Soon, he arrived at a residence hundreds of meters away. This was an ordinary residence that Pang Ze had personally rented from a gang. This was the intersection of South Wing and East Wing, so it was barely considered part of the former. After entering the residence, Xu Jingming entered the house with great familiarity. With the starlight from the window, he opened his bundle and began to examine it carefully. This bundle of mine is my greatest gain this time.?Xu Jingming began doing the math. There were stacks of gold leaves, some gold bars, and other items, as well as unencrypted banknotes.?There¡¯s a total of 22,300 silver taels¡¯ worth of unencrypted banknotes; that¡¯s 2,230 gold! Xu Jingming took out the scale he had prepared and began weighing the total amount of gold. There¡¯s a total of 39.6 kilograms of gold, which is 3,960 gold!?Xu Jingming smiled.?It looks like there were more people carrying gold at Emerald Pavilion than banknotes. And that was the truth¡ªpeople just needed to carry a few golden leaves for change. Even if gold was distorted and deformed, it didn¡¯t affect its value! As for the unencrypted banknotes, they were paper after all. Once they were damaged, the money would be gone. Therefore, only some big shots brought rtivelyrge amounts. They felt that gold was heavy, so they felt uneasy carrying it. Banknotes were lighter. ****** ¡°Retreat.¡± As the remaining 100 second-rate experts dispersed, they disappeared in a few seconds. These second-rate experts escaped in a rather disorderly manner. Some went into the underground tunnels of Emerald Pavilion, some fled to different areas around Emerald Pavilion, and some ran to the top of the building¡­ However, most of them disappeared without a trace. Chapter 283 - Online Transaction (2)

Chapter 283: Online Transaction (2)

Only a very small number were surrounded. They would rathermit suicide than be captured alive. ¡°What¡¯s going on? What¡¯s going on?¡± Outside Emerald Pavilion, a golden-robed man appeared. He looked at the nearly 200 corpses in disbelief. ¡°Lord Yu, more than 100 bandits raided Emerald Pavilion and plundered all its money, including the customers!¡± A woman from Emerald Pavilion immediately stepped forward and said nervously, ¡°We lost 192 guards.¡± ¡°What about the customers?¡± the golden-robed man asked anxiously. ¡°These bandits only wanted money and didn¡¯t wish to kill,¡± the woman replied. ¡°The beauties of Emerald Pavilion are fine, and most of the customers are fine. Only one person lost his life.¡± ¡°One person?¡± the golden-robed man asked. ¡°Who?¡± ¡°The Duke¡¯s Estate¡¯s Third Young Master, Cheng She!¡± The woman showed clear anxiety. ¡°Third Young Master wanted to protect his Purple Cloud Treasure Jade. The bandit couldn¡¯t be bothered to negotiate and killed him with a single strike.¡± ¡°What? Purple Cloud Treasure Jade? Third Young Master Cheng She?¡± The golden-robed man felt his burgeoning head. ¡°How can the Duke¡¯s Estate let this matter rest for something that happened in Emerald Pavilion?¡± The woman looked helpless. That Third Young Master was really stubborn! ¡°Carry out an investigation. We have to find out the identity of these murderers; we have to answer to the Duke¡¯s Estate. Otherwise, it will be difficult for us to do business in the capital.¡± The golden-robed man was extremely anxious. ¡°Lord Yu, the Duke¡¯s Estate still needs to take the King of Yan¡¯s Estate into ount, right?¡± the woman whispered. ¡°What do you know!¡± the golden-robed man reprimanded. The King of Yan had great ambitions, so he naturally had to rope in some powerful factions in the empire. The Duke¡¯s Estate was one of the powerful factions that the King of Yan wanted to rope in. Moreover, in the capital, the Duke¡¯s Estate¡¯s influence was even greater than that of the King of Yan¡¯s Estate. The King of Yan¡¯s influence was mainly in the north! ¡­ ¡°Immediately notify me if anyone enters this residence,¡± Xu Jingming instructed the AI. Only then did his consciousness leave Blood Rain World and let the AI carry out autoy! Other than actualbat, the AI autoy wasn¡¯t much worse than Xu Jingming himself. Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness quickly headed for Pang Ze¡¯s personal space. ¡°Here hees.¡± Pang Ze, Liu Hai, and Tu Ling were present. ¡°I¡¯m temporarily safe,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Us too.¡± Liu Hai and Tu Ling nodded. Pang Ze nodded slightly. ¡°The Purple Cloud Treasure Jade was shattered, and the old monk caught up to the Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform we hired. The old monk wanted to rope the Lv. 8 expert in and invite him into the Red Lotus Sect, but the expert we hired chose tomit suicide after failing to defeat him. At the same time, he destroyed the Purple Cloud Treasure Jade!¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± Liu Haiughed. ¡°That old monk is probably very puzzled. Why would an expertmit suicide just like that?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll pay for the resurrection of the dead experts,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°The key now is¡­ to protect the three bundles! The danger remains. Blood Rain World won¡¯t let us easily keep this huge wealth.¡± Xu Jingming and the others nodded. yers had the advantage of being yers, but they also had a disadvantage¡­ They were targeted by the world. ¡°Have you counted all the treasures as well? Give me the recorded video,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°I¡¯ll find a buyer now. We have to sell them as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming also handed the video he had recorded to Pang Ze, including the process of him weighing the gold. It was the same for Liu Hai and Tu Ling. ¡°Tonight is the most dangerous period. Head back to Blood Rain World and stand guard. I¡¯ll find a buyer,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and Tu Ling felt the pressure. After all, they had too much gold and silver. ****** Xu Jingming took off his clothes andy down in the house, but he looked out the window and waited for time to pass. Toward thetter half of the night. The surroundings suddenly became noisy, and many footsteps sounded. ¡°Search the area.¡± ¡°The bandit had a team in this vicinity. Search carefully.¡± An angry shout sounded. With the secret instigation of King of Yan¡¯s Estate and the Duke¡¯s Estate, as well as the fact that so many officials and nobles had been plundered, the Blood Rain Guards were very diligent! They searched for all traces of the bandits¡¯ escape in a bid to capture them. Bam! Bam! Bam!? Xu Jingming¡¯s door sounded. Xu Jingming put on his coat and walked out with a spear in hand, opening the courtyard door. Outside the door were two Blood Rain Guards, and behind them were several auxiliary guards. They stared at Xu Jingming with hostility. ¡°Have you seen the bandits?¡± they said as they walked in. Xu Jingming took out the token from his waist. ¡°South Wing Procuratorate¡¯s Jingming?¡± The two Blood Rain Guards were slightly stunned when they saw this. ¡°So we¡¯re colleagues.¡± The two nodded. ¡°Why is there such a hugemotion in the middle of the night?¡± Xu Jingming asked. This residence was barely considered in the vicinity of South Wing! Xu Jingming had led his men and ran more than five kilometers to enter the South Wing. ¡°Emerald Pavilion Restaurant in the East Wing was robbed by a group of bandits. The bandits engaged in a brutal killing of multiple people in Emerald Pavilion.¡± A Blood Rain Guard sighed. ¡°The Shengong family¡¯s second son, King Qi¡¯s residence, the Chang family¡­ Many important figures were robbed! I heard that the Duke¡¯s Estate¡¯s third son was killed! It¡¯s all over the ce! We have to carry out the investigations in the middle of the night.¡± They also looked inside the residence. This was an ordinary residence¡ªit wasn¡¯t big! ¡°We¡¯ll take a simple look.¡± One of the Blood Rain Guards took a few steps in and pushed open the door to take a look before backing out. ¡°Duty calls, so don¡¯t take it to heart.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The auxiliary guards¡ªwho didn¡¯t dare to carry out the search¡ªimmediately left with the two Blood Rain Guards! Chapter 284 - Online Transaction (3)

Chapter 284: Online Transaction (3)

Xu Jingming took a look from afar and realized that the Blood Rain Guard was conducting a carpet search and were searching every residential building! The search is that strict??Xu Jingming frowned slightly.?Master and Tu Ling might be in danger. His residence was south of the city, and he was a Blood Rain Guard of the South Wing Procuratorate! Therefore, the Blood Rain Guards cut him some ck and did a simple investigation. But what about Liu Hai and Tu Ling? Creak.? Xu Jingming closed the courtyard door and returned to the house to lie down. He then nced at the cab. Under the cab and under the bricks on the ground were small wooden boxes containing gold and banknotes. If others wanted to find it, they would first have to move the heavy cab away and dig three feet into the ground! They wouldn¡¯t do this unless they were certain. It¡¯s only tens of thousands of taels of silver. Is there a need to target me like this??Xu Jingming thought. ¡­ Xu Jingming didn¡¯t sleep the entire night, and his ce wasn¡¯t searched again. After all, the Blood Rain Guard was limited in manpower. Dawn! The entire capital became lively. Countless people came out and began a busy day. ¡°Jingming.¡± Pang Ze arrived at Xu Jingming¡¯s residence. ¡°I¡¯ll bring a customer over in the morning. You¡¯ll hand him the gold and banknotes!¡± ¡°It¡¯s sold?¡± Xu Jingming was pleasantly surprised. ¡°Many cosmic citizens are purchasing Blood Rain World¡¯s gold and silver. The supply of gold and silver here has always been in short supply!¡± Pang Ze exined. ¡°As long as they purchase 10,000 gold, they can directly sacrifice it. The difficulty of earning it slowly on their own is just too high.¡± ¡°Yes, the trivial things we did attracted so much trouble,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s not too much trouble this time,¡± Pang Ze said with a smile. ¡°This is because it¡¯s the first time we¡¯re plundering. The amount wasn¡¯t huge, so the targeting is considered light! If you suffer a ¡®high-intensity¡¯ targeting, it will be a nightmare. When that happens, you won¡¯t be able to stay in this world.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°It was alright this time. Thanks to your identity, you managed to keep your bundle. Coach Liu Hai is an experienced old fox. Although the Blood Rain Guard carefully investigated his area, he still managed to keep it. Tu Ling didn¡¯t manage to keep her bundle,¡± Pang Ze said. He was quite satisfied with the oue. The Purple Cloud Treasure Jade was shattered, and one bundle was lost. However, the other two bundles were secured! It was already not bad. ¡°It¡¯s almost time. I¡¯ll get the customer.¡± Pang Ze estimated and walked out. Momentster. Pang Ze walked over with the two people. Of the two, one was an amiable elder who would make one instinctively forget about him after seeing him. His presence was very weak. The other was a young man who looked around curiously. ¡°With the Myriad Worlds Group¡¯s supervision, you don¡¯t have to worry about the safety of the transaction,¡± the elder said with a smile. Xu Jingming had already changed his clothes and wore a human skin mask. He nodded with a stiff expression and said, ¡°Follow me.¡± He entered the house with the two. Xu Jingming used both hands to move the wooden cab. After moving it away, he carefully picked up bricks with both hands, revealing the soil below. Then, he inserted his hands into the soil and grabbed a box. He opened the box, and inside were gold and banknotes. The elder ced the gold in the box on the ground; then, he took off his coat and removed a thick belt from his waist. There were 30 pieces of gold on the belt, and every piece was heavy. ¡°There¡¯s a total of 60 kilograms of gold here, which is 6,000 gold! Coupled with the 3,960 gold here and some gold leaves I have, I have exactly 10,000 gold!¡± The elder looked at the young man. ¡°Lord Foona, you can do the sacrifice now.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve long heard that Blood Rain World¡¯s sacrifice is very special, but my parents forced me to be a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform before allowing me to attempt it.¡± The young man sighed with emotion and began the sacrifice. The young man¡¯s entire body emitted light, and the light enveloped the gold. Xu Jingming watched this scene curiously.?This is the sacrifice? Whoosh. The young man and the gold disappeared into thin air. He headed for the mysterious ce after sacrificing 10,000??Xu Jingming understood that the young man had probably arrived at the mysterious ce. That was also his goal foring to Blood Rain World, but he was still far from that goal. Chapter 285 - Timing (1)

Chapter 285: Timing (1)

The elder ced the banknotes in the wooden box into his pocket and smiled at Xu Jingming and Pang Ze. ¡°That¡¯s the end of our transaction. In the future, if you need to exchange gold and silver for cosmic dors or cosmic dors for gold and silver, the two of you cane to me. My credibility can be checked through the Myriad Worlds Group.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Pang Ze suddenly received a notification from outside Blood Rain World. He smiled and nodded. ¡°The transaction on the other side has also seeded.¡± Liu Hai¡¯s bundle was also sold to another party! There was some silver and jewelry in the package. It would be very troublesome for Xu Jingming and the others to deal with it, but it was much simpler leaving it to the professionals. Of course, those jewelry were all sold at a discount. ¡°It was pleasant trading with you.¡± The elder nodded and said, ¡°Oh right, there¡¯s something I have to say in advance. Lord Foona sacrificed 10,000 gold coins to head to the mysteriousnd. The length of time he stays in the mysteriousnd is uncertain, and he will appear in this room when hees out! I hope the two of you can be patient.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a small matter.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The elder smiled and said, ¡°With my understanding of Lord Foona¡­ Once he leaves the mysteriousnd and is protected by the light of Blood Rain World, he will probably log off very quickly and leave Blood Rain World. He won¡¯t stay.¡± ¡°Lord Foona is the Foona from the ck Feather Civilization?¡± Pang Ze asked. ¡°Yes, that Foona.¡± The elder nodded. ¡°In the Hunter Cosmic Sector, there¡¯s only one famous Foona family¡­¡± Pang Ze nodded in understanding. ¡°No wonder it was so easy for him to sacrifice 10,000 gold.¡± ¡°This is nothing.¡± The elder shook his head. ¡°Lord Foona focuses on the academic route! He even bought an inhabited as his territory and used his research to modify and build it up. I heard that the cost of building the exceeded 800 billion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°That much?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart trembled when he heard that. An ordinary inhabited cost about 100 billion cosmic dors. He spent so much to build a? ¡°An inhabited with nothing usually requiresrge-scale migration. It also requires the construction of cities andary defense systems. The price is very high,¡± Pang Ze said, ¡°but spending 800 billion¡­ is indeed extravagant.¡± ¡°Oh right, this Lord Foona is the legendary Barron Foona?¡± Pang Ze suddenly thought. The elder smiled and nodded. ¡°You¡¯re quite well-informed. I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± With that said, he walked out of the residence. ¡°Barron Foona?¡± Xu Jingming nced at Pang Ze in confusion. ¡°Who¡¯s that?¡± ¡°He¡¯s a genius schr from the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s North Sparrow Star Alliance,¡± Pang Ze exined. ¡°He¡¯s only in his early 100s this year. He¡¯s very young, but his educational background has exceeded Lv. 85. He¡¯s a celebrity-like figure in the Foona family.¡± His educational background is at least Lv. 85??Xu Jingming was dumbfounded. ¡°He¡¯s a scientist after all.¡± Pang Ze sighed with emotion. ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance attaches great importance to evolvers, but they also ce great importance on scientists. As long as one¡¯s educational level reaches Lv. 100¡­ No matter how weak one¡¯s body is, the Cosmic Human Alliance will use external forces to promote such schrs to Origin lifeforms, allowing them to have better brains and a longer lifespan.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very easy for the Foona family to use an inhabited as a testing ground for this genius,¡± Pang Ze said, ¡°but it¡¯s obvious that this genius schr had spent some effort on his evolutionary path. From the sound of it, he is already a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform and has just entered the mysterious ce to search for opportunities.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°In some of the ancient cosmic families, if a particr ancestor can reach Lv. 10, they will have a lifespan of 100,000 years!¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Their long lifespans will give them plenty of time to make the family extremely prosperous. With excellent gic inheritance and the best nurturing, they will nurture batches of talents. With a united family, they will be stronger and stronger.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Compared to those ancient civilizations, Earth was just too weak. After all, it had just integrated into the cosmic civilizations. ¡°For example, I only found out about the opportunity in Blood Rain World¡¯s mysterious ce by chance,¡± Pang Ze said with a sigh. ¡°But somerge factions in the universe have long known about it. They even require that one be at Lv. 7 before being allowed to sacrifice and go to the mysterious ce. Jingming, it¡¯s best if you enter after bing a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°There must be a reason why the Foona family requested for Barron Foona to be a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform before entering,¡± Pang Ze continued. ¡°We just have to follow what they do! Barron Foona has a good reputation, and his words are trustworthy. Moreover, there¡¯s no need for someone like him to lie to us about such matters.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°How far are you from Lv. 7?¡± Pang Ze asked. ¡°I¡¯m at about Lv. 6 70% now,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely be able to break through in a few years! If I¡¯m fast, it¡¯ll happen in a year!¡± Pang Ze¡¯s eyes lit up.?As expected of Earth¡¯s number one genius!? Pang Ze was stuck at Lv. 6 without any hope of breaking through. Xu Jingming had only cultivated the evolutionary method for over a year, but he was already at Lv. 6 70%. ¡°You¡¯re much better than the others on Earth in terms of talent on the evolutionary path.¡± Pang Ze was very happy. He could sense the rapid growth of the expert, and he had otherpanions to support Earth¡¯s future. ¡°Oh right, we received a total of 936 million cosmic dors from the online transaction for our raid on Emerald Pavilion,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°I¡¯ll send you the contract regarding the Myriad Worlds Group transactionter. We¡¯ll distribute these gains after the operation is over.¡± Chapter 286 - Timing (2)

Chapter 286: Timing (2)

Xu Jingming said happily, ¡°At least we didn¡¯t make a loss.¡± Pang Ze smiled and nodded. ¡°This is the first operation, so the world¡¯s targeting was still rather weak! We had also ensured that we wouldn¡¯t suffer a loss and earn quite a bit. The second key operation¡­ will target Cheng Yanran.¡± Xu Jingming was solemn. Cheng Yanran, this lunatic with a twisted personality! This was because Xu Jingming told himself that this was the virtual world! Therefore, he could calmly ept normal murders. After all, the dead ¡®people¡¯ would wake up in reality. However, the terrifying warped mind was too twisted. For example, Zhang Ke¡ªwhose entire family had been killed, leaving him alone¡ªfelt despair as if he had fallen into the 18 levels of hell and was living a life worse than death. Even if Zhang Ke woke up in reality, it wouldn¡¯t be easy for him to escape the effects of the mental torture. After all, it was a true emotion formed over decades! There were many people like Zhang Ke in Xu Jingming¡¯s team. Many members had their entire families killed and died in despair and madness. As the captain, and his team members being implicated by him, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t tolerate it! ¡°When are we taking action?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°We have to wait for an opportunity,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry; it¡¯ll be soon.¡± ****** Imperial Capital, King Yan¡¯s Estate. Cheng Yanran was in a very good mood. Hey there happily as a one-armed woman fed him fruits. ¡°Emerald Pavilion was actually raided.¡± Cheng Yanran sighed with emotion. ¡°I really can¡¯t believe it. Those famous figures were plundered, and the Duke¡¯s Estate¡¯s third son, Cheng She, was killed? His family heirloom was snatched? Hahaha¡­ Yu Feng must be vexed.¡± ¡°Your Highness, you shouldn¡¯t gloat like this.¡± The one-armed woman smiled and fed him another piece of fruit. ¡°I¡¯m sad. I¡¯m sad for King of Yan¡¯s Estate.¡± Cheng Yanran feigned sadness. ¡°After all, so many guards died, which greatly affected Emerald Pavilion¡¯s business. Hahaha¡­ I can¡¯t hold it in anymore. I¡¯m dying of joy.¡± The one-armed woman smiled. Suddenly, footsteps sounded from outside. ¡°Huh?¡± Cheng Yanran nced outside and frowned slightly. ¡°Your Highness, Lord Yu requests an audience.¡± A voice sounded from outside. ¡°Let him pass,¡± Cheng Yanran instructed with a pout. ¡°Yes, Your Highness!¡± The subordinates outside retreated. ¡°Lord Yu is here.¡± Cheng Yanran sneered. The one-armed woman frowned. ¡°I¡¯m afraid he¡¯s here to borrow some manpower from King of Yan¡¯s Estate. I heard that nearly 200 guards were killed at Emerald Pavilionst night.¡± ¡°Borrowing manpower?¡± Cheng Yanran¡¯s expression changed slightly. ¡°Is it that easy to get it from me?¡± The one-armed woman¡¯s ears twitched slightly. ¡°He¡¯s here.¡± ¡°Open the door,¡± Cheng Yanran said. The one-armed woman got up and opened the door. A golden-robed man strode over from afar and entered the room. He cupped his hands when he saw Cheng Yanran lying on a bamboo chair. ¡°Your Highness, I believe you¡¯ve heard about what happened at Emerald Pavilionst night.¡± ¡°Yeah,¡± Cheng Yanran replied. He didn¡¯t sit up straight and remained in hisnguid position. ¡°Emerald Pavilion is His Royal Highness¡¯s greatest source of ie in the capital,¡± the golden-robed man said seriously. ¡°We have to secure Emerald Pavilion and stabilize its business. I¡¯m currently gathering experts everywhere, but Your Highness knows that His Royal Highness doesn¡¯t have much manpower in the capital, so I need to mobilize more people from the residence.¡± ¡°Lord Yu, how many people do you need?¡± Cheng Yanran asked. ¡°Two hundred,¡± the golden-robed man said. ¡°Are you dreaming?¡± Cheng Yanran stared at him. ¡°My residence only has 500 people. How can we transfer 200 people to you?¡± ¡°The guards at Emerald Pavilion have to be much stronger than before,¡± the golden-robed man stated. ¡°This way, the guests can be more at ease. Nearly 200 people died previously, so we have to make up for it!¡± ¡°Impossible.¡± Cheng Yanran shook his head. ¡°Think of something yourself.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine if there are fewer people, but they have to be top experts.¡± The golden-robed man frowned slightly. ¡°For example, sending more first-rate experts.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even think about getting a single first-rate expert,¡± Cheng Yanran replied decisively. ¡°Your Highness.¡± The golden-robed man¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°As you know, I have the right to mobilize the King of Yan¡¯s forces.¡± Cheng Yanran¡¯s expression turned ugly. ¡°I really don¡¯t want to dispatch them forcibly.¡± Yu Feng looked at Cheng Yanran. Cheng Yanran fell silent for a moment before saying coldly, ¡°10 first-rate experts and 90 second-rate experts. Not one more!¡± Yu Feng gazed at Cheng Yanran and smiled. ¡°Alright, it shall be as Your Highness¡¯s wishes.¡± ¡­ Three days after the attack on Emerald Pavilion, night fell. Lanterns hung high in Emerald Pavilion, and it was still beautiful. Beauties danced, and many officials and nobles from the capital came. ¡°Business is still so good.¡± Pang Ze was in a private room in an ordinary restaurant. He looked out the window at Emerald Pavilion. Xu Jingming¡ªwho was sitting opposite him¡ªate inrge mouthfuls as he casually said, ¡°Thest time we attacked Emerald Pavilion, we only wanted money and didn¡¯t kill the guests! The only guest who died was that stupid third son of the Duke¡¯s Estate, so it didn¡¯t cause too much panic. Moreover, Emerald Pavilion made up for all the guests¡¯ losses and greatly strengthened the guards.¡± ¡°Strengthened the guards?¡± Pang Ze watched. ¡°The operation of alerting the enemy has begun.¡± ¡°Has it begun?¡± Xu Jingming looked up and gazed at Emerald Pavilion through the window. At this moment¡ª Nine figures suddenly appeared out of thin air on the top floor of Emerald Pavilion, and their bodies were enveloped in hazy light. Sixteen figures appeared out of thin air in Emerald Pavilion¡¯s underground tunnel, and they were also enveloped in light. In a certain room in Emerald Pavilion, a famous courtesan was resting when two people appeared out of thin air. Chapter 287 - Timing (3)

Chapter 287: Timing (3)

36 people came online at the same time in remote areas of Emerald Pavilion. The 100 second-rate experts that Xu Jingming and the others had mobilizedst time were thest to retreat. When they retreated, some fled to the roof while others fled to the underground tunnel. Although most of them left Emerald Pavilion, 36 people followed Pang Ze¡¯s orders and went offline in remote areas inside Emerald Pavilion. ording to Blood Rain World¡¯s rules, one could log off if no natives saw them. Three dayster! It was also tonight that these 36 people came online. The moment they came online, they appeared in Emerald Pavilion, which was where they had gone offline. ¡°Move out!¡± These 36 people had long received orders. They came online to target the guests of Emerald Pavilion! They would kill every guest they saw until they died in battle! ¡°Babe¡ª¡± A customer walked along the corridor with a renowned courtesan in his arms. Suddenly, two burly men rushed over. One held a shield and ax, while the other held dual sabers. The customer and renowned courtesan were so frightened that their expressions changed drastically. ¡°Help!¡± The customer was terrified. An ax swung over, and blood sttered. The two burly men killed the customer and quickly chased after the other guests. They didn¡¯t waste any time on the woman. Kill! Kill! Kill! The security outside Emerald Pavilion was very tight, but there were only a small number of cyan-shirted guards and secret guards in the building! Facing the 36 crazy assassins that suddenly appeared in the building, Emerald Pavilion was clearly caught off-guard. Xu Jingming and Pang Ze looked out the window at Emerald Pavilion from afar. Suddenly, a spot in Emerald Pavilion caught fire, but the fire was extinguished in just a few seconds. The two waited silently. Pang Ze¡¯s consciousness temporarily left Blood Rain World and waited for the oue of the operation. ¡°It took a full 2 minutes and 51 seconds for the 36 experts we sent to be killed.¡± Pang Ze¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up as his consciousness returned to Blood Rain World. ¡°ording to the information these experts sent, they killed at least 20 customers!¡± ¡°These customers sure were bold. It¡¯s only been three days since Emerald Pavilion was attacked, but they still continued patronizing,¡± Pang Ze said with a smile. ¡°They can be considered to have died because they were thinking with two heads.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°With the King of Yan¡¯s greatest source of ie in the capital affected, he will definitely be very anxious.¡± ¡°With so many customers dead, Emerald Pavilion won¡¯t be able to do business in the short term. The more noble a person is, the more they cherish their lives,¡± Pang Zemented. ¡°But the King of Yan definitely won¡¯t tolerate this.¡± ****** In Emerald Pavilion, Yu Feng¡¯s eyes turned red as he looked at the corpses of the assassins in front of him.?They didn¡¯t seek wealth and only wanted to kill customers? They don¡¯t even care about their lives because of this! These are suicidal zealots! Which family sent suicidal zealots to ruin Emerald Pavilion¡¯s business? 25 customers died¡ªthis is troublesome.?Yu Feng knew that things weren¡¯t good. He had managed to restore Emerald Pavilion¡¯s business previously, but with so many customers dead, the gravity of the situation was different. There are hidden forces targeting Emerald Pavilion.?Yu Feng¡¯s eyes were cold and crazy. ¡­ ¡°Your Highness, I need 20 first-rate experts.¡± Yu Feng arrived at the King of Yan¡¯s Estate and looked at Cheng Yanran. ¡°Another 20 first-rate experts?¡± Cheng Yanran burned with rage. ¡°How many first-rate experts do you think my King of Yan¡¯s residence has? You took ten previously, and you still want to take another twenty?¡± ¡°Emerald Pavilion is ruined,¡± Yu Feng said, ¡°but if we don¡¯t find the culprit, His Highness¡¯s other businesses in the capital will be in danger.¡± Emerald Pavilion was the King of Yan¡¯s biggest source of ie in the capital, but not all of it. Yu Feng was the King of Yan¡¯s representative in the capital. He truly held great authority. ¡°To track down the mastermind, we have to have enough manpower, and they have to be top experts,¡± Yu Feng said. ¡°Twenty first-rate experts won¡¯t affect your residence. I know¡­ that you have a group of experts beside you.¡± Cheng Yanran¡¯s pupils constricted. ¡°Are you going to dictate the 20 people, or shall I choose?¡± Yu Feng stared at Cheng Yanran. ¡°I¡¯ll choose!¡± Cheng Yanran gritted his teeth. ¡°I¡¯ll write a letter to inform Father about everything in the capital!¡± ¡°Be my guest.¡± Yu Feng turned around and left. Chapter 288 - Assassinating Cheng Yanran

Chapter 288: Assassinating Cheng Yanran

Cheng Yanran¡¯s face twisted as he watched Yu Feng leave. Father, I treat you as my father, but what do you treat me as? Cheng Yanran thought to himself.?Here in the capital, I¡¯m surrounded by danger, yet I can only mobilize a few hundred people. In contrast, Yu Feng¡ªa dog under you¡ªcan deploy the people around me at any time. Yu Feng is your dog, while I¡¯m worse than a dog! Cheng Yanran¡¯s eyes were cold.?Therefore, don¡¯t you me me for what happens. At this moment, the one-armed woman entered the room. ¡°Yao¡¯er,¡± Cheng Yanran called out. ¡°Your Highness?¡± The one-armed woman looked at Cheng Yanran and sensed that his expression wasn¡¯t right. ¡°I need Master to mobilize a team of Red Lotus Envoys to heed my orders,¡± Cheng Yanran said. ¡°There¡¯s not enough manpower?¡± The one-armed woman was surprised. Cheng Yanran nodded. ¡°Yu Feng has taken 30 first-rate experts from me in total! I¡¯m extremelycking in strength.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll immediately contact Master,¡± the one-armed woman said, ¡°but it¡¯s very difficult to mobilize a team of Red Lotus Envoys to be at your beck and call.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give Master 50,000 taels of silver,¡± Cheng Yanran replied. The one-armed woman¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°With Master and Your Highness¡¯s status, as well as the additional spending of 50,000 taels of silver, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± ****** Two dayster, night fell. A carriage team quietly left King of Yan¡¯s Estate with only 12 guards in the entourage. As they advanced, the carriage wobbled slightly from the road bumps. There were three people in the carriage¡ªCheng Yanran, the one-armed woman, and a middle-aged man. The middle-aged man had a thin and long face, and he sat to the side with his eyes closed. ¡°Your Highness, since Master is willing to summon us, mobilizing a team of Red Lotus Envoys is almost certain,¡± the one-armed womanforted him with a smile. Cheng Yanran nodded gently. ¡°Time passes so quickly; it¡¯s been more than two years since Ist met Master. Did he speciallye to the capital for me?¡± ¡°I heard that there was something else,¡± the one-armed woman replied. Cheng Yanran didn¡¯t ask further. ¡­ On a roof in the distance, Liu Hai was dressed in ck and looked very inconspicuous in the dark. He watched the carriage leave King of Yan¡¯s Estate from afar. The Prince of Yan has finally left his residence.?Liu Hai nodded slightly. He immediately left Blood Rain World and sent a message to Xu Jingming, Pang Ze, and Tu Ling through the virtual world. At this moment. Xu Jingming and Pang Ze were having dinner in a restaurant. Over the past few days, Pang Ze had spent most of his time in Blood Rain World, paying attention to the changes in the situation. ¡°Cheng Yanran has left his residence!¡±?Liu Hai¡¯s voice sounded in Xu Jingming and Pang Ze¡¯s minds. In the virtual world, one could receive important notifications at any time! For example, contact from one¡¯s family and important clients would immediately be received no matter which virtual world they were in. ¡°He¡¯s finally out.¡± Pang Ze smiled. ¡°If he kept hiding inside his residence, we would¡¯ve been forced to attack his residence before the end of the employment period. His residence is heavily guarded, and there are hundreds of experts. The probability of a sessful invasion is extremely low.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Cheng Yanran likes to flirt with women. He¡¯s not someone who can tolerate loneliness.¡± ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, he has fewer experts around him than usual,¡± Pang Ze said. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The Blood Rain Guards have been discussing it recently. Emerald Pavilion is temporarily closed, and the King of Yan¡¯s men are crazily tracking down the bandits. The ones in charge of tracking them down are arge group of top experts. The Blood Rain Guards recognized some of the top experts as members of the King of Yan¡¯s Estate.¡± ¡°The King of Yan¡¯s strength is mainly in the north, so it¡¯s normal to divert forces from the King of Yan¡¯s Estate in the capital.¡± Pang Ze got up. ¡°It¡¯s time to reel in the.¡± Xu Jingming also got up. It was time to pull in the harvest! It was targeted at a big fish like Cheng Yanran. ¡­ Cheng Yanran sat in the carriage, calm and unworried. Ever since he encountered a few ¡®assassinations¡¯ a few years ago, it had been a long time since anyone attempted assassinating him. The entire capital knew very well that it was very difficult to assassinate the Prince of Yan. Of course, Cheng Yanran didn¡¯t count Zhang Ke¡¯s ambush on the streets as one because he posed no threat! ¡°Your Highness, we¡¯re here,¡± a voice said from outside. Cheng Yanran lifted the curtains and saw a quiet courtyard in front of him. ¡°Let¡¯s enter,¡± Cheng Yanran instructed. Thereafter, the 12 guards and the carriage entered a quiet residence. The residence¡¯s gatekeeper closed the door after letting them in. ¡°The carriage entered a residence.¡± Tu Ling looked like an ordinary woman as she nced from afar. Her consciousness instantly left Blood Rain World and exchanged information with the outside world. ****** In the quiet courtyard. An elder with messy hair sat cross-legged in the main seat, eating meat and drinking alcohol. ¡°Congrattions, Dharmaraja. You¡¯ve sessfully found the seventh treasure map,¡± thenky man said with a smile. ¡°Yi Chou.¡± The disheveled elder nced at him. ¡°I know what you¡¯re thinking. Don¡¯t worry; you contributed greatly to my finding of this treasure map! I guarantee that you will definitely be promoted to Guardian.¡± The tall, thin man was delighted. ¡°Thank you, Dharmaraja.¡± ¡°Three of the nine treasure maps were replicated thrice,¡± the disheveled elder said. ¡°Therefore, there¡¯s a high chance of gathering all nine treasure maps. Kid, you¡¯re very capable when ites to treasure hunting. Continue working hard and find the next treasure map. If we can really dig up the treasures of the previous dynasty, the sect will definitely treat you well.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The tall and thin man was also filled with fighting spirit. The disheveled elder suddenly raised his eyebrows. ¡°My disciple is here.¡± Soon¡ª Cheng Yanran, the one-armed woman, and the middle-aged man arrived. ¡°Emissary Xun.¡± The disheveled elder nodded at the middle-aged man. ¡°Sword Dharmaraja.¡± The middle-aged man nodded. Sword Dharmaraja was one of the Red Lotus Sect¡¯s Dharmarajas and had an extremely high standing in the sect. He was famous for his sword techniques. Emissary Xun was originally an unaffiliated super expert that Cheng Yanran had hired at a high price! It was because of Cheng Yanran that Emissary Xun came into contact with the Red Lotus Sect and was invited to take on the so-called ¡¯emissary¡¯ position. In fact, this position was simr to being a guest elder. Its status was higher, but it didn¡¯t have any actual authority. ¡°Master.¡± Cheng Yanran and the one-armed woman bowed. ¡°Yanran, Yao¡¯er,¡± the disheveled elder instructed, ¡°Sit.¡± ¡­ Outside this quiet residence, experts secretly in charge of protecting Cheng Yanran waited silently. At this moment, the 100 second-rate experts werepletely scattered. They were dressed like ordinary citizens as they gradually approached the residence from all directions. At the same time, Xu Jingming led three Lv. 8 experts and 60 first-rate experts into action. ¡°It¡¯s that residence! We can confirm that Cheng Yanran¡¯s carriage and guards haven¡¯te out since they entered the residence,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Our first target is Cheng Yanran.¡± The three Lv. 8 experts behind him nodded slightly. ¡°Act ording to the n,¡± Xu Jingming ordered. Wearing a human skin mask, he held his spear and led 63 experts as they unleashed their full speed. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! All of them turned into afterimages and charged at the residence at high speeds. In just a few seconds, they covered a distance of nearly 300 meters! There weren¡¯t many guards protecting Cheng Yanran in secret. After they were removed, there were only 18 guards left! These 18 people were mainly at the front door, and only two people were stationed at the back door. The duo¡¯s expressions changed drastically when they saw Xu Jingming and the other experts charging over with blurry afterimages. They didn¡¯t dare to stop them. Boom! Boom! Boom! Only when the three Lv. 8 experts rushed to the back door of the residence did they unleash their psychic forces at the same time. They instantly enveloped the entire residence and struck everyone¡¯s mind. The expressions of the disheveled elder¡ªSword Dharmaraja¡ªand Emissary Xun instantly changed. The battle instantly erupted. Chapter 289 - Implicated (1)

Chapter 289: Implicated (1)

Despite it being dark at night, Xu Jingming and the other experts¡ªwho had reached cellr control¡ªcould clearly see the situation in the courtyard with the help of the hazy moonlight and thenterns in the courtyard. ¡°Protect His Highness!¡± The 12 guards¡ªwho were originally scattered¡ªimmediately rushed to the door of the hall to stop the enemy. ¡°Stop them!¡± Cheng Yanran ordered anxiously in the hall. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± the disheveled elder¡ªSword Dharmaraja¡ªurged. He immediately led everyone around him to tear through the hall¡¯s walls and flee. Being extraordinary figures, Sword Dharmaraja and Emissary Xun made the same decision at the same time¡ªhave the 12 guards block and stall for time while they fled with all their might. ¡°Theye with ill intentions.¡± Sword Dharmaraja¡¯s eyes were filled with anger. ¡°With at least three super experts leading the way, the enemy must be well-prepared! Who betrayed me and exposed my whereabouts?¡± At this moment, Sword Dharmaraja instinctively believed that this terrifying team was targeting him! This was because he had the highest status and influence. The Prince of Yan may be a prince, but in fact, his influence was very limited. The King of Yan thought little of him! Emissary Xun was strong, but he was only an unaffiliated expert. Only he, Sword Dharmaraja, was ranked in the top five in the Red Lotus Sect. He had traveled extensively across the world and had sessfully supported several rebel forces. His prestige was extremely high. The current sect master was in his advanced years, so he stood a chance of advancing to be the next sect master. As a high-ranking figure of a rebel faction, he didn¡¯t dare to make a scene in the capital. I came here incognito tonight, and my eight attendants have been by my side the entire time. Only Yao¡¯er and Yanran had the chance to betray me, but the two of them have undergone the Red Lotus Heart Cleansing. They shouldn¡¯t have betrayed me. What happened? He didn¡¯t think that the others present could attract such arge-scale assassination. Someone is trying to assassinate Master??Cheng Yanran was also shocked by this scene.?The Red Lotus Sect is ruthless and has many enemies. Many people want Master dead. The ck Lotus Sect is also at odds with the Red Lotus Sect. All of them have reasons to assassinate Master. Am I getting implicated because of this? Emissary Xun¡¯s eyes were cold.?Where did these peoplee from? Their psychic forces aren¡¯t inferior to mine at all. These three enemies are considered top-notch among super experts! Most super experts couldn¡¯t project such terrifying psychic forces. This was also the reason why Sword Dharmaraja and Emissary Xun didn¡¯t hesitate to escape with their men! The enemy was powerful, and they didn¡¯t have the confidence to resist head-on. ¡­ Xu Jingming and the other 60-plus experts turned into afterimages and headed straight for the hall. The 12 guards¡¯ hearts trembled when they saw this. ¡°Set up the formation.¡± The twelve guards were battle-hardened. Even though they were nervous, none of them fled. Xu Jingming and the others showed no mercy and carried out Pang Ze¡¯s n. With three Lv. 8 experts as the vanguard, the other first-rate experts worked together to deal with the twelve guards first. Pu. Chi. Rip¡ª The light from sabers and swords shed! The spear beam was dazzling! Concealed weapons whistled! Being outnumbered, and with the 12 guards instantly surrounded by so many enemies¡ªof which three Lv. 8 experts were among them¡ªfour of the 12 guards fell in almost an instant. The remaining eight people were naturally killed in less than five seconds! ¡°There are super experts!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Amidst the shrill cries, the 12 guards copsed, and blood flowed all over the ground. Xu Jingming and the others didn¡¯t stop at all and had already rushed into the hall. They saw a wall in the hall shatter, and Cheng Yanran, Sword Dharmaraja, Emissary Xun, and the others had fled in that direction. Under the envelopment of the Lv. 8 experts¡¯ psychic force, they couldpletely lock onto Cheng Yanran and the others. ¡°Go after them!¡± Xu Jingming and the others quickly caught up. Bang! Bang! Bang!? Bugle arrows begging for help shot into the sky. These arrows were different from the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s arrows. Golden patterns bloomed in the air, representing the identity of King of Yan¡¯s Estate. It was obvious that the surrounding secret guards knew how powerful the enemy was, so they also issued signals for help. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!? The secret guards scattered around the residence immediately gathered around Cheng Yanran to protect him. Damn you,Yu Feng.?He consecutively transferred a total of 30 first-rate experts. Cheng Yanran watched as the secret guards rushed over one after another to protect him. His hatred for Yu Feng deepened, and he resented his father, the King of Yan. Originally, I had 12 guards and 38 secret guards, all of whom were first-rate experts. I also had Senior Xun protecting me. Even if I encountered danger, with so many experts present, it was enough to protect me as I fled.?Cheng Yanran burned with hatred.?But now, there are only 18 secret guards. Less than ten have caught up with me! As for the 12 guards out in the open, they had all copsed! Cheng Yanran felt a strong sense of danger! The fleeing Sword Dharmaraja and Emissary Xun saw something in the distance, and their expressions couldn¡¯t help but change. ¡°Not good!¡± Theirrge entourage had just rushed out of the courtyard when they saw dense afterimages either taking the streets, dashing across the roof tiles, or surrounding them from all directions along the courtyard wall. This was Xu Jingming¡¯s other team¡ªthe 100 second-rate experts led by Liu Hai. Of course, only 50 to 60 people came to intercept them; the other second-rate experts were still rushing over at full speed. ¡°Stop them!¡± Liu Hai and the others had no fear in their eyes. As cosmic citizen yers, they weren¡¯t afraid of death. Instead, they looked forward to fighting experts! ¡°Break through them!¡± Sword Dharmaraja, Emissary Xun, Cheng Yanran, the one-armed woman, the eight Red Lotus Sect experts, and the eleven secret guards that had just gathered went all out. If they had enough time, these experts couldpletely defeat the team of second-rate experts led by Liu Hai. Chapter 290 - Implicated (2)

Chapter 290: Implicated (2)

But they didn¡¯t have time to waste! Bam! Bam! Bam! A tragic battle instantly erupted. The two super experts¡ªSword Dharmaraja and Emissary Xun¡ªalso went all out. One of them used dual swords, while the other used a single saber that was as thin as a cicada¡¯s wing. They parried the concealed weapons and tossed weapons and killed all the enemies in front of them. ¡°Kill!¡± Despite all his honor as a prince, Cheng Yanran also had to draw the two swords at his waist and risk his life. He was indeed quite talented to be apprenticed to Sword Dharmaraja. The outside world didn¡¯t know that the Prince of Yan had secretly reached the level of a first-rate expert! Cheng Yanran was crazily attacking the enemies in front of him. The Red Lotus Sect experts and secret guards beside him were in a frenzy. But¡ª Cosmic citizen yers were even crazier! They didn¡¯t care about their lives! ¡°They aren¡¯t afraid of death!¡± ¡°They are all zealots!¡± The hearts of Sword Dharmaraja, Emissary Xun, and the others turned cold. When the enemy wasn¡¯t afraid of death, the threat of carrying out an offense was much more terrifying. Although Sword Dharmaraja and the others had killed more than ten experts upon contact, Xu Jingming, the three Lv. 8 experts, and 60 first-rate experts caught up in a few seconds. Hu! Hu! Hu! Many experts quickly surrounded Sword Dharmaraja and the others. ¡°Stop,¡± Sword Dharmaraja said. Xu Jingming extended his hand slightly, and the experts really stopped. The secret guards of King of Yan¡¯s Estate had just released their bugle arrows! There was a limit to the number of experts who could arrive in ten minutes. Xu Jingming knew very well that there was still enough time. ¡°May I ask the identity of the person targeting me, Pang Cheng?¡± Sword Dharmaraja looked at Xu Jingming. He could tell that this man with a stiff and cold expression was the team leader. ¡°Pang Cheng?¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization and smiled. ¡°So it¡¯s Sword Dharmaraja of the Red Lotus Sect. I didn¡¯t expect to catch a big fish while dealing with the Prince of Yan!¡± Sword Dharmaraja was stunned.?What? I¡¯m being implicated? ¡°Deal with me?¡± Cheng Yanran was bbergasted. Such a ferocious enemy was targeting him? ¡°Is there a misunderstanding?¡± Cheng Yanran asked. ¡°Misunderstanding?¡± Xu Jingming nced at him, then turned to look at Sword Dharmaraja and said coldly, ¡°Sword Dharmaraja, if you want to live, get your subordinates not to interfere. Otherwise¡­ you¡¯ll die with them!¡± Sword Dharmaraja¡¯s pupils constricted before he grinned. ¡°Haha¡­ Since you have a grudge against the Prince of Yan, I naturally won¡¯t interfere. My Red Lotus Sect won¡¯t interfere. Can you let us go first?¡± ¡°Wait by the side,¡± Xu Jingming said. Sword Dharmaraja didn¡¯t say a word. He only waved his hand, and his eight subordinates, five secret guards, and the one-armed woman followed him to the side. ¡°Yao¡¯er, Master, both of you¡­¡± Cheng Yanran watched this scene in despair. ¡°Yanran, don¡¯t me me,¡± Sword Dharmaraja said. ¡°This is your debt; I can¡¯t help you.¡± The one-armed woman sighed softly, unwilling to look at Cheng Yanran again. Cheng Yanran fell silent. There were indeed experts from the Red Lotus Sect among his secret guards. Now that Sword Dharmaraja had waved his hand, the Red Lotus Sect members immediately followed Sword Dharmaraja to the side. ¡°Your Excellency, can you spare His Highness? I owe His Highness a favor,¡± Emissary Xun said. ¡°Feel free to raise any requests.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned cold. ¡°Kill!¡± Hu! Hu! Hu! The three Lv. 8 experts and many first-rate experts instantly charged forward. The few secret guards beside Cheng Yanran instantly copsed. Only Emissary Xun¡¯s saber beam was strange and unpredictable. Every move and stance was fused with his psyche, affecting the surroundings and many first-rate experts. Emissary Xun even asked, ¡°I can¡¯t save His Highness, but can you spare my life?¡± However, Xu Jingming watched coldly and ignored him. In just a few seconds¡ª Emissary Xun died! Although his saber technique was terrifying, the three Lv. 8 experts weren¡¯t inferior to him. It was already impressive for Emissary Xun tost a few seconds against the three of them. Pu.? Amidst Cheng Yanran¡¯s crazy resistance, he was ultimately stabbed in the chest. ¡°I¡­¡± Cheng Yanran looked down at his chest dazedly. Xu Jingming walked over. ¡°Cheng Yanran.¡± Xu Jingming stared at him. Cheng Yanran looked up, his eyes filled with madness. ¡°I knew this day woulde. I¡¯ve had all the fun over these years. I can wee death with open arms.¡± ¡°Wee?¡± Xu Jingming took out a medicine bottle and removed the stopper. He then sprinkled the powder from the medicine bottle on Cheng Yanran¡¯s body and also on the wound on his chest. Cheng Yanran immediately let out a miserable cry, his voice filled with pain and fear. But soon, he couldn¡¯t make a sound. His skin turned red as he trembled, and his eyes were filled with despair and pain. He had never tasted such terrifying pain. When the pain reached an unimaginable level, death was a form of relief. ¡°This is Bloodworm powder specially prepared for you,¡± Xu Jingming remarked softly. ¡°Haven¡¯t you always wanted to kill me?¡± Xu Jingming removed the human skin mask on his face and gazed at Cheng Yanran. Cheng Yanran¡ªwho couldn¡¯t make a sound¡ªlooked at the person in front of him, and his eyes immediately widened.?Jingming? One of Fei Xin¡¯s two male friends? On the day Fei Xin became a disciple, Jingming and Luo Baichuan were only small fries standing in the corner. Wasn¡¯t he an ordinary Blood Rain Guard Captain? Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t be bothered to look at Cheng Yanran. He looked up at the shocked Sword Dharmaraja and the others. Not good.?Sword Dharmaraja and the others¡¯ expressions changed.?Removing the human skin mask and exposing his true identity? Although we don¡¯t know this person, by seeing his true face¡­ I¡¯m afraid¡­ ¡°Kill them.¡± Xu Jingming waved his hand. ¡°Sir¡­¡± Sword Dharmaraja said anxiously. The three Lv. 8 experts led many first-rate experts and surrounded him. Xu Jingming watched this scene calmly. Release them? Regardless of whether it was the Red Lotus Sect or any other faction, he would still kill them all! He had only ¡®divided and conquered¡¯ them. Otherwise, it would¡¯ve taken him some effort to kill Sword Dharmaraja, Emissary Xun, and the others. Now, it was much easier to defeat them one by one. ¡°You still want to kill me even after knowing my identity?¡± Sword Dharmaraja originally thought that the other party wouldn¡¯t easily be enemies with the Red Lotus Sect unless there was a grudge! They might be spared if he offered some conditions. But who would have thought¡­ He still insisted on killing him! As they surrounded Sword Dharmaraja and the others, many second-rate experts were ordered to plunder the residence and corpses. ¡°Who are you? Why do you want me dead?¡± Sword Dharmaraja roared angrily before he died. Xu Jingming looked at him and watched as Sword Dharmaraja died under the siege of three Lv. 8 experts! ¡°Search their corpses.¡± Xu Jingming stepped forward and personally searched Sword Dharmaraja. He was the person with the highest status present. These two swords are bone-chilling, and they¡¯re clearly not ordinary weapons. Their value is extraordinary.?Xu Jingming first put away the two swords belonging to Sword Dharmaraja.?Banknotes and golden leaves¡­ These are worth more than 10,000 taels! As expected of the Red Lotus Sect¡¯s Sword Dharmaraja. Pang Cheng carried more than 10,000 taels with him, and they were all unencrypted. Sword Dharmaraja had only carried some change with him. He needed money to travel the world most of the time. This is¡­?Xu Jingming suddenly took out a piece of animal hide. The hide was iplete, and it was extremely soft to the touch. There were dense strange patterns on the skin. What is this??Xu Jingming felt suffocated by the animal hide¡¯s smell as he touched it. He vaguely felt that¡­ it was a treasure. It should be a treasure. I¡¯ll study itter.?Xu Jingming put it away. All the corpses in the courtyard were searched. Xu Jingming stood there and watched Cheng Yanran die in pain. Letting you die like this is already letting you off easy,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. Liu Hai stepped forward and put Cheng Yanran¡¯s head into a wooden box before wrapping it up. ¡°I¡¯ll have to trouble you, Master.¡± Xu Jingming looked at Liu Hai. ¡°Leave it to me.¡± Liu Hai left with the package. He had to head to the Seven Kills Building headquarters in the capital as quickly as possible to receive the bounty for killing Cheng Yanran. This was because once the news of Cheng Yanran¡¯s death was leaked, the capital¡¯s officials would definitely investigate the murderer. When that happened, it would be difficult to receive the bounty. Chapter 291 - Receiving the Bounty

Chapter 291: Receiving the Bounty

Xu Jingming looked at Sword Dharmaraja¡¯s corpse on the ground and thought to himself,?The Red Lotus Sect, which is bent on rebellion, has high-level figures who are all wanted criminals. If I offer the corpse of Sword Dharmaraja, I can at least be promoted to centurion in the Blood Rain Guard. Perhaps there will be other rewards! Unfortunately, offering Sword Dharmaraja¡¯s corpse will make the empire suspect that I¡¯m the murderer of Cheng Yanran. Suddenly, he had an idea. With Sword Dharmaraja being such a powerful person, Seven Kills Building should have a bounty on his head.?With this realization, Xu Jingming immediately took off Sword Dharmaraja¡¯s coat and wrapped up the head of Sword Dharmaraja. ¡°Take away their iplete corpses.¡± Xu Jingming pointed at the iplete corpses of Sword Dharmaraja and Cheng Yanran on the ground. ¡°Get rid of them ording to the n.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Immediately a detachment moved in. The original n was to deal with Cheng Yanran¡¯s corpse and push back the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s discovery of Cheng Yanran¡¯s death so that the bounty could be collected without trouble. Now, they had to deal with the iplete corpses of Cheng Yanran and Sword Dharmaraja. ¡°There are Blood Rain Guardsing.¡± Xu Jingming nced into the distance. ¡°Retreat!¡± Xu Jingming immediately led everyone to turn into afterimages and quickly retreat into the night! The few Blood Rain Guards who first arrived didn¡¯t approach upon seeing the crowd of criminals; they allowed them to leave. Those who dare to touch the King of Yan¡¯s Estate definitely aren¡¯t run-of-the-mill criminals.?Looking at the number of them¡­ These Blood Rain Guards knew very well that just the few of them rushing forward was simply tempting fate. ¡°They¡¯re gone.¡± ¡°Those criminals have left.¡± A few Blood Rain Guards approached nervously and carefully observed the corpses on the ground. The dead included second-rate experts in charge of interception, as well as many subordinates of Sword Dharmaraja and Cheng Yanran. ¡°Who are these people?¡± The Blood Rain Guard gazed at the many corpses and found it difficult to identify them. ¡°The arrows previously released were from King of Yan¡¯s Estate. That¡¯s probably where theye from. Some of them might be criminals.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t recognize them.¡± ¡°None that I know.¡± These Blood Rain Guards attempted to carefully identify the dozens of corpses, but they didn¡¯t recognize any. Emissary Xun was the strongest among them. Although he was a super expert, these Blood Rain Guards still didn¡¯t recognize him because he kept a low profile. ¡°Let¡¯s enter the residence.¡± It could be seen at a nce that someone had rushed out of the residence¡ªthe courtyard walls along the way had been shattered. These Blood Rain Guards entered the courtyard to investigate and finally saw the 12 guards who had died at the hall entrance. ¡°The 12 guards of the Prince of Yan, Cheng Yanran! I know them.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the 12 guards.¡± Two of the Blood Rain Guards recognized the deceased. Cheng Yanran was too famous in the capital. He was surrounded by 12 guards when traveling through the capital! Not many people saw Cheng Yanran, but many people saw the 12 guards. ¡°I can tell that the 12 guards of King of Yan¡¯s Estate were first to be killed along the path from the residence to the outside. After that, the remaining people outside the residence were also killed.¡± ¡°The 12 guards follow the Prince of Yan, right?¡± ¡°Where¡¯s the Prince of Yan?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t see him!¡± These Blood Rain Guards looked at each other and had an ominous feeling. As time passed, Blood Rain Guards arrived one after another and surrounded the crime scene. Investigators also rushed over. ¡­ After Xu Jingming¡¯s team retreated, most people went offline when they arrived at secluded spots. Xu Jingming carried the two bundles over his back and headed straight for Seven Kills Building¡¯s imperial capital headquarters under the protection of three Lv. 8 experts. One of his two bundles contained his spoils, and the other contained the head of Sword Dharmaraja. I hope nothing happens when I collect the bounty, he thought. Master, after receiving the bounty, check if there¡¯s a bounty for Sword Dharmaraja. If there is, take it.?As Xu Jingming ran, he turned on autoy for a few seconds. He then entered the virtual world and sent a message to his master before returning to Blood Rain World to continue forward. ****** Under the cloak of night, Liu Hai wore a bamboo hat and carried a bag as he arrived at the headquarters of Seven Kills Building. I¡¯m here.?Liu Hai looked at the ordinary inn in front of him. From the outside, he couldn¡¯t tell that this was Seven Kills Building¡¯s headquarters in the capital. Business in this inn was quite good. Customers walked in one after another. After Liu Hai walked in, he showed his token and was led into a secret corridor by the waiter. The corridor was more than a hundred meters long and led to a huge hall. This corridor is more than a hundred meters long, and there are many hidden traps. Even an army would suffer heavy casualties if they charged into the corridor.?Liu Hai observed and didn¡¯t say a word before entering the huge hall. There were more than ten assassins in the hall, and there were many receptionists in Seven Kills Building. Liu Hai walked to a spot. ¡°Is there a bounty mission for the Red Lotus Sect¡¯s Sword Dharmaraja?¡± Liu Hai asked softly. The young man in charge of serving him was stunned and nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± As he spoke, he familiarly took out a thick book from his side and flipped to one of the pages before handing it to Liu Hai to read. Sword Dharmaraja Pang Cheng. Reward: 59,000 taels! Only assassins at least Five-Kills could ept the mission. The mission had to bepleted within a month. Collecting the bounty required verification by head. Liu Hai nodded slightly. ¡°I¡¯m here to hand in the mission.¡± Liu Hai handed the token to the receptionist in front of him. ¡°Which mission?¡± the receptionist asked casually. ¡°The bounty on the Prince of Yan, Cheng Yanran,¡± Liu Hai replied. The receptionist was stunned, but he was a staff member of the imperial capital¡¯s headquarters after all¡ªhe had seen plenty. It was normal for someone with a higher status than Cheng Yanran to be assassinated. The receptionist immediately took out one of the books and flipped to a page. ¡°Cheng Yanran¡­¡± The receptionist checked the token and confirmed that it was the right token that had epted the mission. ¡°It requires a head or a left ear for verification,¡± the receptionist said with some anticipation. He looked forward to every mission that had a big bounty on a big shot. Liu Hai ced the bundle down. ¡°Master,¡± the receptionist shouted, and a ck-robed elder immediately walked over. ¡°Cheng Yanran?¡± The ck-robed elder became much more serious when he was briefed on the details. He opened the bag and looked at the head in the box, then at the left ear. The ck-robed elder nced at Liu Hai in surprise and said, ¡°Impressive! It¡¯s indeed Cheng Yanran. Your Excellency, please wait a moment. I¡¯ll bring the reward over now. Also¡­ Your Excellency¡¯s token shall be upgraded to Five-Kills.¡± The mission to kill Cheng Yanran was much more difficult than all the missions Xu Jingming had eptedbined. With this mission, he immediately advanced to Five-Kills. Liu Hai nodded and waited silently. The hall was huge, and their conversation was very soft. In fact, every assassin who came to hand in their missions kept a low profile and naturally kept their distance from each other. In just a minute or two, the ck-robed elder arrived with the gold. ¡°326 taels of gold¡ªplease take receipt!¡± The ck-robed elder handed over a bag of gold. Liu Hai checked it and weighed it in his hand. With his precise control of strength, he could confirm that the weight of the gold was correct. ¡°Your Excellency Five-Kills, this is your new token.¡± The ck-robed elder handed the token to Liu Hai. Liu Hai held his bag and a new token. ¡°I want to ept another mission¡ªthe bounty on Red Lotus Sect¡¯s Sword Dharmaraja.¡± ¡°Sword Dharmaraja¡¯s mission?¡± The ck-robed elder was a little surprised. ¡°I¡¯ll register it for you.¡± Sword Dharmaraja had terrifying strength and had many experts following him. Most importantly, he rebelled all year round, so he was like a ghost! It was very difficult to track him down. ¡­ Liu Hai left the inn and suddenly heard birds chirping. He quickly entered an alley and saw Xu Jingming and the three Lv. 8 experts. ¡°What a coincidence. Afterpleting Cheng Yanran¡¯s mission, your token was upgraded to Five-Kills! You happen to be qualified to ept Sword Dharmaraja¡¯s mission,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Cheng Yanran¡¯s mission is very difficult. Completing a few missions of the same type can advance it to Six-Kills,¡± Xu Jingming said as he handed a bundle to his master. ¡°This is the head of Sword Dharmaraja. Please make another trip, Master.¡± ¡°This is the bounty.¡± Liu Hai handed the bag to Xu Jingming. He then carried the bundle and headed into the inn again. ¡­ Huh??The same receptionist looked at Liu Hai in shock. The ck-robed elder also walked over. ¡°I¡¯m here to turn in the mission,¡± Liu Hai said. As he spoke, he opened his bag, revealing the head of Sword Dharmaraja. The ck-robed elder stared in shock. Sword Dharmaraja??The ck-robed elder recognized the head. ¡°Your Excellency Five-Kills, I¡¯m impressed,¡± the ck-robed elder said. He could guess that the assassin in front of him should¡¯ve already killed Sword Dharmaraja before epting the mission. However, Seven Kills Building didn¡¯t care too much about this¡­ As long as the mission wasn¡¯t revoked, one could receive the bounty after taking on the mission andpleting it. Under normal circumstances, Seven Kills Building valued credibility. Soon, Liu Hai received the bounty and left. ¡°He killed the Prince of Yan and Sword Dharmaraja. Where did this persone from?¡± the receptionist muttered softly after Liu Hai left. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s a super expert.¡± The ck-robed elder didn¡¯t mind. Almost all the Six-Kills and Seven-Kills assassins in Seven Kills Building were super experts! However, these super experts were only part-time. Their identities couldn¡¯t bepletely confirmed, and Seven Kills Building couldn¡¯t really control them. The assassins they nurtured were ultimately a minority. It was precisely because of thex management of assassins that Seven Kills Building could truly expand! That was why it could be ranked in the top three of Blood Rain World¡¯s assassin organizations. Many cosmic citizen yers were also willing to work part-time at Seven Kills Building because it was loosely managed and had good credibility! Some other assassin organizations had much stricter management. Some assassin organizations even nurtured their own assassins. ****** Liu Hai was in charge of collecting the bounty because they were afraid of any idents happening. After all, Xu Jingming¡¯s identity was more important, so he couldn¡¯t die easily. Liu Hai could establish a new character after dying in Blood Rain World. ¡°Jingming, be careful.¡± Liu Hai handed the bounty to his disciple. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The two bounties totaled 916 taels of gold. If they were exchanged for coins, it would be 9,160. ording to the rules of Seven Kills Building, one could only receive a bounty exceeding 5,000 taels of silver in the capital headquarters! This was because the other ordinary branches didn¡¯t have much cash in reserve. Carrying the bounty and other items, Xu Jingming headed forward under the three Lv. 8 experts¡¯ protection and quietly returned to the southern part of the city. I hope there won¡¯t be any idents.?Xu Jingming was also very nervous. This was the most amount of gold he had ever carried! He was also afraid that the world would target him. ¡­ Late at night, in the Fei residence. ¡°Sir, sir.¡± A silver-haired elder knocked lightly on the door, waking the sleeping Fei Qing. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Fei Qing put on his clothes and opened the door. He looked at his personal guard¡ªLu Shao¡ªand a Blood Rain Guard principales. ¡°Principales Zeng.¡± Fei Qing looked at him. Principales Zeng¡¯s expression was solemn as he said in a low voice, ¡°Lord Fei, we¡¯ve just confirmed that the Prince of Yan, Cheng Yanran, and the Red Lotus Sect¡¯s Sword Dharmaraja are dead. Furthermore, the assassin went to Seven Kills Building¡¯s headquarters to collect the bounty.¡± ¡°Cheng Yanran and the Red Lotus Sect¡¯s Sword Dharmaraja?¡± Fei Qing shuddered. ¡°Are you sure the Prince of Yan, Cheng Yanran, is dead?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Principales Zeng nodded. ¡°Very sure!¡± ¡°Does His Majesty know?¡± Fei Qing asked. ¡°Big Brother has set off for the pce. He sent me to inform you before setting off,¡± he said. Fei Qing nodded. Cheng Yanran is dead¡­?A thought surfaced in Fei Qing¡¯s mind.?Could the King of Yan take this opportunity topletely rebel in the north? Chapter 292 - Operation Ends (1)

Chapter 292: Operation Ends (1)

Virtual worldwork, Pang Ze¡¯s personal space. Pang Ze sat in the spaceship¡¯s hall and leisurely checked the information streaming in. Suddenly, a figure appeared from the void¡ªit was Liu Hai. ¡°Senior Liu, did everything go smoothly?¡± Pang Ze smiled. ¡°The process of collecting the bounty was quite smooth.¡± Liu Hai smiled and said, ¡°A total of 9,160 gold was handed over to Jingming. Jingming will be on tenterhooks for the rest of the night.¡± Pang Ze nodded. ¡°With Jingming¡¯s Blood Rain Guard identity and the help of the three hidden Lv. 8 experts, they should be able to hold onto the gold for the night. We can trade the gold tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°Must the trade be carried out during the day?¡± Liu Hai asked curiously. ¡°It¡¯s because the banks in Blood Rain World are only open during the day. Those intermediaries don¡¯t dare to carry arge amount of gold and silver with them all the time. They also deposit them in the bank and withdraw when needed,¡± Pang Ze said. Liu Hai came to a realization. Huh??Liu Hai tapped open a message, and a screenshot of a piece of beast hide with a detailed introduction appeared. ¡°This is the seventh treasure map. By gathering all nine treasure maps, one can find the treasures of the previous dynasty. All the top factions in Blood Rain World are frantically pursuing the treasure maps of the previous dynasty. The seventh treasure map is worth about 50,000 gold.¡± Pang Ze looked at the introduction and shuddered. ¡°Sh*t!¡± Pang Ze realized the gravity of the issue and immediately sent a message to Xu Jingming. ¡°Jingming, that piece of beast hide is the seventh treasure map to the previous dynasty¡¯s treasures. It¡¯s worth about 50,000 gold! Quickly find a ce to hide it. Carrying it with you will cause Blood Rain World to target you!¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming led the three Lv. 8 experts and slowed down after running for more than ten kilometers. As he was traveling at high speeds at night, he would¡¯ve been targeted by the patrolling Blood Rain Guards! On the other hand, Xu Jingming and the others had normal bodies. Running at maximum speed consumed a lot of energy, so it was normal to tire out after running for a long time at such intensity. Xu Jingming and the others also needed to reserve some strength to deal with idents. ¡°Chase!¡± ¡°Chase after them!¡± Suddenly, there was amotion in front of him, and afterimages quickly rushed in his direction. Xu Jingming and the others were stunned. From afar, hundreds of Blood Rain Guards could be seen chasing in this direction. They were either running on the streets or on the roofs. ¡°What should we do?¡± one of the Lv. 8 experts whispered. ¡°We can¡¯t run. If we run, they¡¯ll suspect us. We don¡¯t have an advantage in speed.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head gently. ¡°Pretend to be ordinary people. They probably have nothing to do with Cheng Yanran.¡± The three Lv. 8 experts nodded. They were hired¡ªthey did whatever their employer said. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Figures passed by their area. Huh??A Blood Rain Guard spotted Xu Jingming and the others and saw his bundle. ¡°Open the bundle, and let us inspect it!¡± ¡°They might be the aplices of the criminals.¡± Several Blood Rain Guards immediately approached. Xu Jingming was stunned.?Open the bundle for inspection? The bundle was filled with gold! ¡°Sirs, what¡¯s going on? We don¡¯t know anything,¡± Xu Jingming said. He also noticed that arge number of Blood Rain Guards were still in pursuit ahead of them. ¡°Hmph, we¡¯ll know after the inspection. Hurry up!¡± Several Blood Rain Guards approached and red at Xu Jingming and the others. Only then did Xu Jingming helplessly lower his bundle. He even said, ¡°We really don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on. Sirs¡­¡± As Xu Jingming spoke, many Blood Rain Guards had already arrived in the distance. ¡°Run!¡± Xu Jingming shouted and immediately led the three Lv. 8 experts into the distance, as far away from the Blood Rain Guards as possible. On the one hand, his spoils from Sword Dharmaraja, Cheng Yanran, andpany¡ªas well as the actual gold he had¡ªamounted to more than 10,000 gold in total! If the Blood Rain Guard discovered it, he would be in grave trouble. On the other hand, the items he had plundered were the personal belongings of Cheng Yanran and the others! If he was arrested, he would probably be quickly discovered¡­ that he was rted to Cheng Yanran¡¯s death. Therefore, he could only escape! Why am I so unlucky? Why did I happen to encounter the Blood Rain Guards when they were pursuing another group of criminals? Am I being targeted by the world??Xu Jingming thought as he fled with the three Lv. 8 experts. ¡°Stop!¡± ¡°Capture them.¡± Several Blood Rain Guards behind him quickly chased after him, and some nearby auxiliary guards¡ªwho had been paying attention to the development¡ªimmediately released a bugle arrow. Some auxiliary guards and Blood Rain Guards also rushed over. ¡­ ¡°The changes in the heavenly secrets indicate an opportunity in the east.¡± Three figures walked down the street¡ªa blind old man, a woman in white, and a handsome andscivious man leisurely walked side by side. ¡°Old Blind Man, don¡¯t be mistaken,¡± thescivious man said with a smile. ¡°You guys look upon the world with your eyes, but I do so with my heart. There are endless changes in the aura of the world. Only by following it can everything go smoothly.¡± The old blind man smiled and said, ¡°Just listen to me. There will definitely be a huge opportunity tonight. If we obtain the huge opportunity, I¡¯ll take half.¡± ¡°If there¡¯s really an opportunity, giving you half is fine by me,¡± the woman in white said. The three of them chatted as they walked. Suddenly, they encountered Xu Jingming and the others, who were fleeing. ¡­ Xu Jingming and the others weren¡¯t afraid of the dozens of Blood Rain Guards and more than a hundred auxiliary guards chasing after them, but they weren¡¯t willing to waste time with them! Once they fought, more Blood Rain Guards and auxiliary guards would rush over. Huh??Xu Jingming looked at the three people who had suddenly appeared in front of him. Chapter 293 - Operation Ends (2)

Chapter 293: Operation Ends (2)

The blind elder, the woman in white, and thescivious man stood side by side in the middle of the street, looking at Xu Jingming and the others. ¡°The opportunity lies with them.¡± The blind elder smiled and pointed at Xu Jingming and the others. What¡¯s going on??He was a little stunned. Thescivious man nced at Xu Jingming and the others. Whoosh. A terrifying psychic force spread out, causing spacetime to distort for a moment. It also swept through Xu Jingming and the others, causing the three Lv. 8 experts¡¯ expressions to change. They were on average only Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms, but their minds were inferior to thescivious man. ¡°He¡¯s Demon Lord Ying Wuxie, one of the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s three monarchs.¡± Xu Jingming recognized him and said in a low voice, ¡°The other two are the previous Pce Mistress of Courtesan Belle Pce¡ªFengyu Yan¡ªand Elder Heavenly Secrets of Beggar Sect.¡± The three people in front of him were extremely terrifying. In the capital, the power the three of them could mobilize¡­ was much greater than Sword Dharmaraja. For example, Fengyu Yan was both the previous Pce Mistress of Courtesan Belle Pce and a senior member of the Fengyu family. There was no need to go into detail about the ck Lotus Sect. As the oldest sect in existence, the ck Lotus Sect had a lineage across several dynasties! The Red Lotus Sect was only a splintered faction of the ck Lotus Sect, which showed how deep the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s foundation was. The ck Lotus Sect was governed by the sect master and the three monarchs. Demon Lord Ying Wuxie¡¯s strength was the most terrifying of the three. The blind old man came from the Beggar Sect. The number one sect in Blood Rain World¡­ was the Beggar Sect! An empire might decline, and the people might be struggling to survive, but it only served to make the Beggar Sect grow stronger. No faction dared to underestimate the Beggar Sect. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The Blood Rain Guards and auxiliary guards had already caught up. ¡°Halt!¡± These Blood Rain Guards were furious. A voice suddenly sounded in his mind¡ª¡°Jingming, that piece of beast hide is the seventh treasure map to the previous dynasty¡¯s treasures. It¡¯s worth about 50,000 gold! Quickly find a ce to hide it. Carrying it with you will cause Blood Rain World to target you!¡± Only then did Xu Jingming understand. The seventh treasure map!?Hepletely understood. The more gold and silver one carried around in Blood Rain World, the more they were targeted. 10,000 gold¡ªXu Jingming believed that he and the three Lv. 8 experts could handle a targeting of this level! But with the treasure map¡­ Blood Rain World¡¯s targeting soared! The Blood Rain Guard¡¯s investigations, Elder Heavenly Secrets¡¯s irvoyance¡­ made them encounter Xu Jingming. ¡°I know you want the treasure map.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the many Blood Rain Guards and auxiliary guards chasing after him, then at the three terrifying experts in front of him. He immediately took out the treasure map and threw it at the Blood Rain Guards. ¡°I¡¯ll give you the treasure map of the previous dynasty¡¯s treasures,¡± Xu Jingming said before quickly fleeing with the three Lv. 8 experts. ¡°Treasure map!¡± ¡°The seventh treasure map!¡± The woman in white and thescivious man red at the beast hide treasure map that flew out. With the help of the moonlight, they could clearly see the appearance of the beast hide. With their experience, they naturally determined that it was the seventh treasure map. The rough appearance of the nine treasure maps was recorded by top factions. ¡°That¡¯s the opportunity.¡± The blind elder could sense the attraction of the beast hide. ¡°Treasure map of the former dynasty?¡± The Blood Rain Guards and auxiliary guards were shocked when they heard that. One of the Blood Rain Guards couldn¡¯t help but reach out to grab the treasure map. ¡°Put it down.¡± The three terrifying experts rushed over. ¡°Release the bugle arrows!¡± The Blood Rain Guards and auxiliary guards were furious. There were so many of them. How could they be afraid of three people? Suddenly, a terrifying psychic force that seemed to distort the world spread out. For a moment, these Blood Rain Guards swayed as if they were drunk. Only a small number of Blood Rain Guards could keep their minds steady, while most of the auxiliary guards copsed! ¡°Hmph.¡± Demon Lord Ying Wuxie snorted coldly. The white-robed woman extended her hand that carried a fatal temptation, causing the Blood Rain Guards who remained conscious to be mesmerized. Her fair right hand shed like a phantom and obtained the treasure map. ¡°I got it.¡± The woman in white nodded. The three of them were of noble status, so they wouldn¡¯t break their previous oath pertaining to the distribution of the treasure map. At the very least, a treasure map wasn¡¯t worth them falling out with each other. ¡°Those people from before have already fled far away, and they weren¡¯t affected by my mind,¡± thescivious man said. ¡°Those people are at least first-rate experts.¡± ¡°They don¡¯t have any opportunities left,¡± the blind eldermented. The woman in white and thescivious man trusted the blind old man very much, so the three of them left quietly. ¡­ Xu Jingming and the others finally arrived at the nearest residence. Liu Hai, Pang Ze, and Tu Ling had secretly rented many ordinary residences in the capital before taking action. ¡°The three of you can log off first. If there¡¯s any danger tonight, I¡¯ll request your presence again,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Sure thing.¡± The three Lv. 8 experts nodded and went offline. Xu Jingming immediately split up and hid the gold and other items. That gave me a fright.?Xu Jingming heaved a sigh of relief.?Usually, 1,000 to 2,000 gold attracts very weak targeting from the Blood Rain World. The targeting intensifies at about 10,000 gold. For 20,000 gold, 30,000 gold¡­ the targeting continues intensifying until it bes terrifying. I didn¡¯t expect that piece of beast hide to be so terrifying. Just a treasure map is worth so much. How much treasure did the previous dynasty have??Xu Jingming thought about it and didn¡¯t dare have any desires for it.?Blood Rain World is a virtual game world after all. With the game officials secretly monitoring everything, how can they let yers earn that much? Chapter 294 - Operation Ends (3)

Chapter 294: Operation Ends (3)

It was fine if he earned in small amounts, but the treasure of the former dynasty? Even a piece of the treasure map attracted so much aggro! If all nine pieces of the treasure map were collected? Even Dean Ming would probably appear. If one wanted to dig up the treasure? The game officials might directly make the previous dynasty¡¯s treasures disappear! ¡­ Xu Jingming didn¡¯t sleep the entire night as he watched over his spoils carefully. However, he didn¡¯t encounter any more danger tonight! ¡°Jingming.¡± Pang Ze arrived at this residence in the morning and smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯ve already scheduled the transaction. They¡¯ll be here in a while.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°8,000 gold has been prepared.¡± This transaction involved 8,000 gold! ¡°The transaction this time isn¡¯t the same as thest time.¡± Pang Ze smiled. ¡°The exchange rate for this transaction is a little higher.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Whoever gave more cosmic dors would naturally get the trade! ¡°Huh? He¡¯s here; I¡¯ll bring him in.¡± Pang Ze didn¡¯t say anything else and went out. A momentter, he brought a ck-haired elder and a cold woman into the house. Xu Jingming ced the wooden box in the corner on the table and opened it. Inside was 8,000 gold. ¡°Princess Ivan, you said yesterday that you wanted 10,000 gold. I helped you gather it as quickly as possible,¡± the ck-haired elder said with a smile. As he spoke, he took out a bag of gold bars from his pocket and ced a total of ten gold bars in the wooden box, adding it to a total of 10,000 gold. ¡°Mm.¡± The cold woman nodded and stood in front of the wooden box to begin the sacrifice. She bathed in the light, and the light also enveloped the gold in the wooden box. Whoosh. The cold woman and the 10,000 gold disappeared. ¡°Happy trading with you.¡± The ck-haired elder nodded at the two of them. ¡°Goodbye.¡± With that, the ck-haired elder left. There was no need to worry about the risks of online transactions with the Myriad Worlds Group as a guarantee. Pang Ze watched the other party leave before saying with a smile, ¡°This person rarely buys gold from Blood Rain World, but his ount in the Myriad Worlds Group is very reputable! He was probably in urgent need to purchase this sum of gold.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?That Princess Ivan wanted 10,000 gold yesterday, and she could sacrifice it and head to the mysterious ce today. Aparison is really futile. ¡°10,000 gold is only a threshold. Most cosmic citizens will be at Lv. 5 their entire lives, and they won¡¯t be able to fork out what¡¯s needed for 10,000 gold,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°However, 10,000 gold isn¡¯t difficult for true experts and people with some background.¡± ¡°It¡¯s quite difficult,¡± Xu Jingmingmented with a sigh. Pang Ze smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯ll earn 10,000 gold very quickly. By the way, after this transaction, our entire n wille to a close. Including our heist of Emerald Pavilion, all our gains are estimated to be 2.03 billion cosmic dors! ording to the agreed 6:1 split, you¡¯ll get 290 million cosmic dors.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. His investment of 50 million had been increased severalfold. ¡°Are you sure you aren¡¯t exchanging the remaining gold and silver in your hands for cosmic dors?¡± Pang Ze asked. ¡°No,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I want to gather 10,000 gold. If I exchange it for cosmic dors now, I¡¯ll have to exchange for them again in the future! I¡¯ll lose a lot of intermediary fees.¡± Pang Ze nodded. ¡°Keep about 23,000 taels of silver, and I¡¯ll give you another 80 million cosmic dors to make up for it.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The two of them squared their ounts. ¡°By the way, do we need to distribute some to my master and Tu Ling?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°We hired them, so we just need to pay them their sry,¡± Pang Ze replied. ¡°I earned quite a bit this time, so I¡¯ll give them a red packet each.¡± Pang Ze looked around. ¡°After this, Blood Rain World¡¯s targeting of us will also intensify. After all, we obtained more than 20,000 gold!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t really care. After all, this isn¡¯t my focus.¡± Pang Ze nced at Xu Jingming. ¡°But it¡¯s a disadvantage for you.¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, my n alone probably would¡¯ve failed,¡± Xu Jingming said. With Pang Ze, there was a bigger investment and a more thorough assessment of every aspect, boosting the n¡¯s chances of sess. ¡°I earned quite a bit this time because of you.¡± Pang Ze smiled. ¡°Our operation is over, but we hired so many cosmic citizen yers for a month! There¡¯s still more than half a month until the deadline. I¡¯ll hand overmand of this team to you. How much you earn depends on your abilities.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°But remember,¡± Pang Ze said, ¡°Blood Rain World¡¯s targeting of you has intensified, so you can¡¯t be greedy! There¡¯s a greater chance if you try earning less.¡± ¡°Thank you, Mr. Pang.¡± Xu Jingming was quite grateful. ¡°I earned more than a billion this time. I should be the one thanking you.¡± Pang Ze smiled and said, ¡°Lastly, let me remind you that it¡¯s getting harder and harder to earn gold and silver in Blood Rain World! The foundation of evolution is still one¡¯s evolution level.¡± ¡°We racked our brains and took risks, only to earn this much. Once we failed, we would lose all that money. However, true top-notch evolvers can treat about ten inhabiteds as gifts.¡± Pang Ze looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°As the most talented evolver on Earth, you have the chance to go the furthest on the evolutionary path.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had never rxed. Pang Ze nodded and smiled. ¡°Contact me anytime. I¡¯m your manager.¡± ¡°Definitely.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Pang Ze immediately disappeared and left Blood Rain World. To Pang Ze, it was because of Xu Jingming that he came up with the profitable n in a short period of time. Based on Pang Ze¡¯s expertise, he wouldn¡¯t stay in Blood Rain World for long. The operating mechanism of Blood Rain World wasn¡¯t suitable for Pang Ze to stay for long. This was because the more he earned, the greater the targeting. I¡¯ll save up the gold and silver.?Xu Jingming took out the remaining gold and silver and carried them on his back. It was safer to exchange them for banknotes. If he lost the banknotes, he could withdraw money with his identity, waist token, or cipher. As he headed straight for the bank, he wondered what his next step should be. Chapter 295 - Cherish the Moment (1)

Chapter 295: Cherish the Moment (1)

Xu Jingming only rxed after the gold and silver were deposited in the bank.?I¡¯m finally done with everything. Of course, there was also Sword Dharmaraja¡¯s weapon, Cheng Yanran¡¯s jade pendant, and other items hidden in a residence. Things were still tense at the moment, so it wasn¡¯t suitable for him to make a move. The price he received from disposing of them now would be too low. I¡¯ll take a shower first.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t like going to the bathhouses. Instead, he would rather go through the effort of boiling some hot water, take a nice bath, and change into new clothes. He wore his uniform under a green robe. He then hung a wine gourd at his waist and carried his spear holster before leisurely strolling toward the South Wing HQ. I only went to the Procuratorate on my first day; I haven¡¯t been there recently. I really don¡¯t deserve my sry.?Xu Jingming mocked himself. This was because he was under the direct management of the Procuratorate¡¯s head, Judge Niu. Judge Niu had already said that he wouldn¡¯t care about him for the next few months, so he was naturally very rxed. There¡¯s still more than half a month before the employment deadline for the cosmic citizen yer team I have. I can¡¯t waste them. Whether I can gather 10,000 gold depends on this half a month. First, I have to find good hunting targets.?Xu Jingming came to the hall where the Procuratorate kept the dossiers and began reading them carefully. Thest time he did so was to deal with Cheng Yanran. This time¡­ In order to determine a target for the hunt, he read widely. Gulp. With the wine gourd beside him, he asionally took a sip and patiently read the dossiers. Candles as thick as a child¡¯s arm lit up the hall the entire day and even at night, brightly illuminating the area. ¡°Mm.¡± After reading so many scrolls, he had some targets in mind. There are many rich people in the capital, but most of them only have fixed assets! Even if they have cash¡­ they are encrypted banknotes, Xu Jingming thought to himself. Wealthy families usually used encrypted banknotes, so it was useless for thieves to rob them. If they lost the banknotes, they could still withdraw the money with their identity tokens or ciphers. I need hard cash in the form of gold and silver. Those who dare to stockpile that much gold and silver aren¡¯t to be trifled with.?He closed the dossier. The ces that stored the most gold and silver, such asrge banks and the headquarters of Seven Kills Building, were all heavily guarded. How could a team like his afford to provoke them? Moreover, with too much gold and silver, it was obvious that the world would end up targeting them. There are 20 to 30 candidates now.?Xu Jingming roughly determined the scope.?There¡¯s no rush. There¡¯s still plenty of time. These candidates earned their money through dishonest means; they were a scourge to many. Xu Jingming felt that he was enforcing justice on behalf of the heavens! Urgh.?Xu Jingming got up and stretched. Then, he hung the wine gourd at his waist and walked out with his spear holster. It was already dark outside, and many Blood Rain Guards had left their offices for dinner. ¡°Brother Jing.¡± Xu Jingming walked around the small city for a while before he suddenly heard a pleasant voice. Xu Jingming turned his head and saw the one-armed swordswoman, Qiu Tong. Qiu Tong looked very happy. ¡°Sister Qiu Tong.¡± Xu Jingming happily walked over. ¡°I heard that you went to the Procuratorate. I tried looking for you, but I couldn¡¯t find you,¡± Qiu Tong said. ¡°I¡¯m just doing some idle work now. I don¡¯t usually need to do anything and can just wander around,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Qiu Tong immediately said, ¡°Let¡¯s go. It¡¯s rare for us to meet¡ªmy treat today.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± He didn¡¯t decline. After leaving South Wing, the two of them found a secluded restaurant. There were only two private rooms on the restaurant¡¯s second floor, and the two of them entered one of them. ¡°Although this ce looks ordinary, their culinary standards are really extraordinary. Ie here every few days, and it¡¯s only because it¡¯s quite a distance from the South Wing that I would otherwise visit more frequently.¡± Qiu Tong smiled. Xu Jingming could tell that Qiu Tong was living quitefortably. ¡°I¡¯ll order,¡± she said warmly. A girl walked into the private room and said familiarly, ¡°Sister Qiu, nice to see you again.¡± ¡°Give me 2.5 kilograms of spiced beef first. Their spiced beef ispletely different from other restaurants,¡± Qiu Tong exined before ordering a few more dishes. ¡°Lastly, tworge bowls of beef mushroom rice and a jar of your Green Leaf Wine. Xiaoqin, serve the dishes quickly.¡± ¡°Leave it to me.¡± The girl immediately left to make arrangements. Soon, a jar of Green Leaf Wine and arge portion of spiced beef were served. ¡°Hmm.¡± Xu Jingming picked up a piece of spiced beef with his chopsticks and took a bite. He immediately felt as if his taste buds were rejuvenated. The beef was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and it was extremely juicy. Xu Jingming¡¯s teeth were sharp, and he finished it in two bites. For qualified experts like Xu Jingming and Qiu Tong, their digestive abilities were very strong after attaining cellr control. Eating 10 to 15 kilograms of meat in a meal was trivial. Of course, they might also lose 5 to 10 kilograms in an intense battle. Under their control, what they lost was almost all fat. ¡°Not bad, not bad,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°This spiced beef has an additional ¡®roasting¡¯ process?¡± ¡°Yes, they pick their ingredients carefully, and the surface is a little crispy while ensuring that the inside is tender.¡± Qiu Tong also ate. One dish after another was served. Green Leaf Wine was a rtively light alcoholic drink. ¡°Sister Qiu Tong, you seem to be living quite a good life. You know many gourmet restaurants around the area.¡± Xu Jingming held a T-bone in one hand and couldn¡¯t help but praise Qiu Tong as he listened to her talk about delicacies. ¡°Actually, I was quite bored when I first arrived at the Prison Bureau,¡± Qiu Tong said while drinking. ¡°The Prison Bureau is too boring. I¡¯m in charge of guarding the prisoners every day like a fool. There aren¡¯t any bold thieves who attempt a jailbreak in the South Wing HQ, so I¡¯m bored out of my mind every day. Fleecing a little out of the prisoners is the only thing that¡¯s slightly interesting.¡± Chapter 296 - Cherish the Moment (2)

Chapter 296: Cherish the Moment (2)

¡°I heard that if you end up in the South Wing HQ¡¯s prison, you won¡¯t be able toe out alive without a few thousand taels of silver,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do about that.¡± Qiu Tong shook her head. ¡°The world is very chaotic! If I don¡¯t want the benefits thate my way, I won¡¯t fit in! I¡¯ll be ostracized.¡± Xu Jingming understood this. ¡°Fortunately, I¡¯m a deputy captain, so I can secretly ck off,¡± Qiu Tong said. ¡°My hobby is finding good food, and the capital deserves being the capital! It gathers top delicacies from all over the world.¡± Xu Jingming immediately said, ¡°You have to tell me in detail. I¡¯m very free now, so I can slowly savor them.¡± At the very least, he was very satisfied with the delicacies in this secluded restaurant. ¡°Alright, no problem.¡± Qiu Tong nodded and suddenly asked, ¡°By the way, have you visited Brother Luo recently?¡± ¡°I heard that he moved out of the Fei residence thest time I went,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Yeah.¡± Qiu Tong nodded. ¡°I heard that he now runs a small restaurant and has just taken in two concubines. He probably wants to carry on the family line and live a peaceful life.¡± ¡°Concubines?¡± He was surprised. ¡°He didn¡¯t tell me either. I identally found out when I was chatting with the other Blood Rain Guards,¡± Qiu Tong said. ¡°After all, the three of us came from Lanyue City together. Let¡¯s take care of him a little in the future.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°We should keep a tab on him.¡± ¡°Back then, Brother Luo was the most miserable among the three of us. I lost an arm, but Brother Jing, you were the strongest¡­ But now, you¡¯ve been reduced to an ordinary Blood Rain Guard.¡± Qiu Tong shook her head. ¡°I¡¯ve seen through it all¡ªit¡¯s really difficult to survive in the capital.¡± ¡°It¡¯s indeed difficult.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He hadn¡¯t provoked Cheng Yanran, but he had attracted trouble. His brothers like Zhang Ke were also innocently implicated. ¡°I¡¯ve been in the South Wing HQ for some time now. I can feel that¡­ the world is really chaotic nowadays. Even the Blood Rain Guards in the capital are considering backup ns,¡± Qiu Tong said. ¡°Backup ns?¡± He was stunned. ¡°The northwest ispletely corrupted now, and the south isn¡¯t much better. Only the east maintains the most basic order,¡± Qiu Tongmented in a low voice. ¡°The Blood Rain Guards in the capital secretly think that this dynasty won¡¯tst long. They naturally want to earn as much as they can for now.¡± ¡°40,000 Blood Rain Guards and 200,000 auxiliary guards are enough to guard the capital, but it¡¯s far from enough to stabilize the world.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The two of them had their fill of food and drinks. While they were chatting, they suddenly heard an argument downstairs. ¡°The appearance of such a huge dead rat in this soup disgusts me. If you don¡¯t give me an exnation, I¡¯ll smash your restaurant!¡± The entire restaurant heard the loud voice downstairs. ¡°Let¡¯s go down and take a look,¡± Qiu Tong said. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming got up. When the two of them arrived on the first floor, they saw a group of people sitting at two tables. One of them pointed at the soup and said, ¡°See this? Isn¡¯t it disgusting to see such a huge dead rat? You guys want to run a restaurant? Just shut it down.¡± ¡°Sixth Master, Sixth Master.¡± An elder stepped forward and said, ¡°We¡¯re willing to make amends. How much do you want? Give us a number.¡± The man with a protruding mouth stretched out his palm. ¡°Five hundred taels of silver, and I¡¯ll forgive you.¡± ¡°Five hundred taels?¡± the old man eximed. ¡°Brother Wang, it¡¯s them.¡± The young female attendant brought in two patrolling auxiliary guards from outside. The two auxiliary guards couldn¡¯t help but frown when they saw the dozen or so troublemakers. ¡°Wang Cheng, you came at the right time.¡± The man with the protruding mouth sneered and pointed at the soup. ¡°Look at the dead rat in this soup¡ªit¡¯s disgusting. If I don¡¯t get a reasonable exnation today, how can I, Sixth Master Chang, survive in the capital?¡± The female attendant rebuked angrily, ¡°If there was a dead rat in such a big bowl of meat soup, why did you drink more than half of it and finish up all the meat?¡± ¡°How dare you say that!? It only infuriates me further!¡± the man said angrily. ¡°You scooped up all the meat in the soup and ate it, but you didn¡¯t manage to scoop up such a big dead rat?¡± The girl rebuked angrily. ¡°And a coincidence it is!¡± the man shouted angrily. ¡°Cut the crap. I¡¯ll spare you for 500 taels of silver. Otherwise¡­ my men will smash your restaurant today. Nobody is going to help you today¡ªnot even Wang Cheng!¡± The girl¡¯s eyes turned red from anger, but she had no solution. ¡°Boss,¡± the old man whispered. ¡°Bear with it, bear with it.¡± ¡°These people are clearly extorting money.¡± The girl was extremely angry. ¡°My father fell sick and became bedridden by these gangs, and they¡¯re still extorting money. The constables want money, the Blood Rain Guard wants money, the gangs want money, and even these gang members don¡¯t abide by the rules and continue to ask for money¡­ The money we earn from doing business isn¡¯t enough for them to extort!¡± The man scratched his ear and scoffed. Xu Jingming and Qiu Tong looked at each other as they walked down the stairs. The two of them were Blood Rain Guards! All the merchants in this jurisdiction paid the Blood Rain Guard¡ªthis was an unspoken rule. Now that he had heard the girl¡¯s words, Xu Jingming felt that it wasn¡¯t right. However, the entire imperial capital¡¯s Blood Rain Guard was like this; it wasn¡¯t something he could change. ¡°Give her a hand.¡± Qiu Tong gave Xu Jingming a look. She had been eating here for a long time and had a good impression of this young girl who ran the business. She wanted to help, but she was a Blood Rain Guard of the Prison Bureau and didn¡¯t have the right to arrest him! She didn¡¯t have the authority, but Xu Jingming did! Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Huh?¡± He walked forward with a cold gaze, stunning the surrounding crowd. Xu Jingming stared at the man carefully. Chapter 297 - Cherish the Moment (3)

Chapter 297: Cherish the Moment (3)

¡°You are?¡± The man with the protruding mouth vaguely felt that the gaze of the person in front of him was too oppressive, so he didn¡¯t act overly presumptuously. ¡°Official business by the Procuratorate. This person is involved in an important case.¡± Xu Jingming took out his token and showed it to the two auxiliary guards beside him. He then pointed at the man. ¡°The two of you, escort this person to the South Wing Prison!¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s token clearly read: ¡°South Wing Procuratorate, Jingming.¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the two auxiliary guards immediately responded. The Procuratorate investigated serious cases! The auxiliary guards needed to cooperate. ¡°I¡¯m involved in an important case?¡± The man was in disbelief. ¡°Sir, you¡¯ve wronged me.¡± ¡°Sir, my Sixth Master¡­¡± someone else said. ¡°Oh? There are aplices?¡± Xu Jingming swept his gaze around. The group of people trembled in fear and turned pale. Nobody dared to speak. ¡°Spare me! Spare me!¡± Sixth Master Chang was so frightened that he kneeled down. ¡°Sir, spare me. I¡¯ll give you all my silver.¡± That was the South Wing Prison! Once he entered, he would be sucked dry of his wealth repeatedly before being released. Without a few thousand taels of silver, it was impossible for him toe out alive. How could a small-time gang leader like him have so much money? ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°I have 100 taels of silver,¡± Sixth Master Chang offered immediately. ¡°Please ept my good intentions.¡± As a gang member, his expenses were also high. It was already not bad for him to have more than 100 taels of silver. Xu Jingming immediately lost interest. ¡°Hurry up and escort him to the South Wing Prison,¡± Xu Jingming instructed the two auxiliary guards. ¡°When you send him over, register him. It¡¯s a case I, Jingming, am investigating!¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the two auxiliary guards replied. ¡°Brother Jing, don¡¯t worry. Nobody can take him away without your approval or your superior¡¯s approval.¡± Qiu Tong smiled and showed her token. ¡°I¡¯m from the Prison Bureau. I¡¯ll bring the two of you over.¡± The two auxiliary guards were filled with respect.?Another Blood Rain Guard from the Prison Bureau? ¡°Hurry.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The two auxiliary guards stepped forward and chained up the man¡¯s hands before escorting him out of the restaurant. ¡°Thank you, Sister Qiu. Thank you, Lord Jing!¡± The girl was extremely excited. Her family really couldn¡¯t fork out 500 taels of silver. ¡°If there are any more of such people in the future, just tell me,¡± Qiu Tong said with a smile. With her status, it wasn¡¯t a problem to protect a small restaurant. ¡°Thank you, Sister Qiu.¡± The girl¡¯s eyes were moist. With these words, there was hope for their restaurant! The surrounding gang members looked at each other and silently noted it down. This restaurant had the Blood Rain Guard of the Procuratorate and Prison Bureau as its backer. Soon. The two auxiliary guards escorted Sixth Master Chang to the South Wing. She clearly has good skills, yet it¡¯s so difficult to run a restaurant.?Xu Jingming stood on the street and shook his head slightly as he looked at the dimly lit restaurant. ¡°But they still want to take root in the capital because the capital still has some order. It¡¯s true hell outside, a hell where people can¡¯t survive.¡± Qiu Tong shook her head. Xu Jingming nodded. The girl was clearly the owner, but she had to be a waitress on the second floor of the restaurant. Her father was bedridden, and she had to manage the business. ¡°It¡¯s all to earn a living,¡± Qiu Tong said. ¡°I¡¯ll go to the South Wing first. Are you still going to interrogate this prisoner? If not, I¡¯ll run him through the prison¡¯s few luxury packages.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been very busy recently. If he¡¯s still alive in a month, I¡¯ll interrogate him,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Understood.¡± Qiu Tong knew what he meant. This kind of small-time gang leader had virtually no chance of leaving the prison alive. It was impossible for the South Wing HQ to lock him up forever. They had to provide him food and water during his imprisonment. Without money and the unspoken rules, he would be dead within a month. Qiu Tong returned to the South Wing HQ while Xu Jingming returned to his residence with his spear holster.?The capital looks quite prosperous, but it¡¯s not easy to survive in it. In the distance, some women were waving their handkerchiefs to attract customers. He could see beggars begging on the streets. He could see the gang members walking on the streets like a pack of jackals. He could see big shots riding a carriage and a group of guards surrounding them. Different people live in different ways, but as long as they can survive, they can live on tenaciously. Life is really resilient. Perhaps every day one lives is bliss for many. Xu Jingming walked back to his residence, which was also the ce he rented when he first arrived in the capital. Even in reality, I hear that some weak civilizations copse and are swallowed by powerful civilizations. The lives of theary lifeforms of those weak civilizations are tragic. There are those who work on minerals year-round and only have sandstorms aspanions. Some are ves and servants. Some people are squeezed dry to do all kinds of jobs. For example, in Blood Rain World, someary lifeforms block out their memories and live their lives in Blood Rain World again and again. They might die of old age in reality after a few lives in Blood Rain World. He had never experienced it himself, but he could find plenty of news of a simr type on the virtual world. Earth allowed everyone to cultivate evolutionary methods and have VR headsets! It was already very outstanding among the basic civilizations in the universe. I have to cherish the moment. It¡¯s already blissful enough to live happily every day.?Xu Jingming held his spear and naturally practiced his spearmanship in the martial arts arena. Happiness was a result ofparison. The more he saw, the happier he felt every day! Although the threat of his new civilization¡¯s expiring protection loomed, he had a bright future ahead of him. He was also the number one genius on Earth. He had a wife who understood him, a lovely daughter, both parents, and his grandfather was still alive¡­ Now, he could still train in the virtual worlds. Although he was still an inconspicuous figure in the entire universe, such a life had already exceeded 99% of people. It was really blissful. It¡¯s pretty good.?Xu Jingming practiced his spearmanship one move at a time, but there was a warm feeling in his spearmanship. At his level, his spearmanship could already reflect his state of mind! His spearmanship didn¡¯t be very fast or powerful, nor did his moves change unpredictably. However, he had a heartwarming charm. Seeing such spearmanship was like seeing a heartwarming life, seeing steaming meat buns, and watching a father hugging his children¡­ Chapter 298 - Super Realm

Chapter 298: Super Realm

Ordinary people brimmed with motivation when working as long as they were filled with hope for the future while cherishing every day of their happy life. They wouldn¡¯t feel tired even if they worked all day. When one felt that their days were miserable and that their future was bleak¡­ Even if they had their daily necessities in ce, they would feel listless just lying down. They would be increasingly dispirited and weak. This was the effect of the mind! Xu Jingming had seen the different lives and destinies of too many people in Blood Rain World! He also learned about the vast universe in the virtual world¡ªit was filled with endless cruelty. He felt that his life was blissful enough, and he cherished every day of his life. He was just as motivated! When practicing spearmanship, his heart was filled with joy! When he executed his spearmanship, he felt much more rxed. Whoosh. Whoosh. The spear afterimages whistled, and their trajectories became even more erratic. When the speartip pierced through the air, it sped up a little. Xu Jingming practiced spearmanship for an hour under the moonlight in the martial arts arena. Every move in Blood Rain World consumed a lot of energy. Although Xu Jingming didn¡¯t deliberately use all his strength, he only stopped when he felt extremely hungry after training for an hour. I ate so much at night, but it has all been digested.?Only then did Xu Jingming stop.?I¡¯m famished. He quickly walked into the house with his spear and took out a box of tbread. Thisrge tbread was something he always had in his residence. He would eat a piece whenever he was hungry to relieve his hunger. Every morning, he would eat breakfast at a street stall and bring back some tbread and hot water. Of course, the boiling water would¡¯ve already turned cold by nighttime. Crack¡­?Xu Jingming¡¯s teeth were sharp as he ate the tbread and drank the cold water. I feel that my spearmanship has changed.?Xu Jingming took in the changes.?I clearly didn¡¯t deliberately mobilize every cell and didn¡¯t unleash my full strength, but my strength and speed have naturally increased. My spearmanship has be faster and more ferocious. Yes, I¡¯ll go take a look at the virtual world.?After eating a piece of tbread to relieve his hunger, he went offline and disappeared from his residence. ¡­ In the virtual worldwork, Xu Jingming¡¯s martial arts arena in his personal space. In a scene that mimicked the Xuan lived on, Xu Jingming began practicing his spearmanship on the mountaintop tform. As a Lv. 6 cosmic lifeform, he trained his spear with all his might. Although it wasn¡¯t as powerful as Xuan¡¯s ability to shatter a with a single move, its might was still rather terrifying! Even though he hadpletely restrained his energy and didn¡¯t release it, the shockwaves caused by the spear tore through the air and caused sand and rocks to fly in a hundred-meter radius. Trees snapped as if a storm had passed. It¡¯s indeed stronger. I feel that my spearmanship is stronger and that the force delivered is denser.?Xu Jingming was surprised. He opened his personalbat strength interface and saw two key points¡ª Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 6, 92%) Combat Bonus: 2020% He couldn¡¯t help but be overjoyed when he saw these two points. My actualbat bonus has reached 20¡Á??Xu Jingming was pleasantly surprised.?It feelspletely different from before. When I was practicing spearmanship, I felt thebination of the flow of water, the phenomena of all living beings, the Earth Dao, and the Spark Dao. However, I didn¡¯t need to consciously have them in mind when practicing. I naturally executed this spearmanship with the power stemming from my mind. Many spear Dao are naturally among them. There was no need to be deliberate! A simple move contained profoundness and had a distilled feeling. What¡¯s going on? How did my actualbat reach 20¡Á??With a thought, Xu Jingming immediately took out a book from the void. It was the first treatise of Beam Transformation. He carefully read the five spearmanship chapters of Beam Transformation. Of the five spearmanship chapters, Beam Transformation has the least records but is the most crucial.?Xu Jingming understood this. In the end, all of Xuan¡¯s spearmanship transformed into one move¡ªBeam Transformation! It¡¯s recorded in Beam Transformation¡­ that if one wants to be light with spearmanship, one has to turn their mind into light first. To transform the mind into light, one has to first ignite the light in one¡¯s mind! If the mind is like a dry well without any strength, the mind will naturally be extremely weak. A weak mind will never be qualified to be a powerhouse! The mind needs to condense the first ray of light! Once the light of the mind is ignited, it will illuminate the entire mind and make the mind forever warm. It¡¯s like a spring source in the mind that constantly surges with spring water to nourish the mind. The first step of Beam Transformation is to condense the mental light.?When Xu Jingming read this sentence again andbined it with his insights today, he finally understood. ¡°By igniting the light of the mind, one¡¯s mind will be stronger. There¡¯s no need to seek external help,¡± Xu Jingming muttered softly. ¡°Regardless of the circumstances, the light of the mind will always illuminate itself. Only then can one have an undying fighting spirit.¡± Previously, he hadprehended the Spark Dao. Only by attaining great perseverance, willpower, and an undying fighting spirit could one produce a spark to burn the entire world. But in reality, although he understood that, he felt exhausted deep down! This was because he knew that the path ahead was too difficult, and looking to the left and right¡­ He was the number one genius on Earth, and his evolutionary speed was far ahead. He was the person with the highest attainments in the evolutionary path on Earth. The civilization¡¯s protection period ended in half a year. The path to Lv. 9 was extremely far. Great perseverance? Great determination? Unquenchable fighting spirit? But where did this unquenchable fighting spirite from? People got tired. They would get mentally exhausted. Cherish the moment and ignite the mental light. As long as the mental light shines, there will be inexhaustible mental strength, Xu Jingming thought. And now, I guess this is basic mastery for Beam Transformation??Xu Jingming also noticed his spearmanship level.?Lv. 6 92%? My actualbat bonus has already reached 20¡Á, but I¡¯m still stuck at Lv. 6¡­ Doesn¡¯t this mean that my mind is weak? And this is after I¡¯ve ignited the mental light! ording to the experience of cosmic citizens, Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms had varyingbat bonuses. It could go as high as 20¡Á, but they usually didn¡¯t break through even at that level because their minds were weaker. It¡¯s alright. Lv. 6 92% isn¡¯t far from Lv. 7. This means that although my mind is weak, it¡¯s not too embarrassing. ording to the introduction in the legacy¡ª? Xu Jingming flipped through the first treatise of Beam Transformation in his hand.?As my mental strength bes greater, the mental impact on my body will increase! Every cell will appear to have its own will. Only then can life evolve at a deeper level. Without a powerful mind for support, it was impossible for one¡¯s body to evolve to Lv. 8 or even Lv. 9. After evolution, the body will be even more terrifying! With a powerful bodyes a stronger brain. The power of the mind and consciousness released can even greatly distort reality and even influence Cosmic Force.?Xu Jingming nodded. Cosmic Force was the key to bing an Origin lifeform, and mental strength was the key to leveraging Cosmic Force! Many peak Lv. 8 experts in the universe were geniuses, and they were even the greatest evolvers in the history of many civilizations. However, their mental strength was still far from being able to mobilize Cosmic Force. It¡¯s still too early. I¡¯m only at Beam Transformation¡¯s basic mastery, and I haven¡¯t even reached Lv. 7.?Xu Jingming was calm. After all, he had only cultivated the evolutionary method for slightly more than a year. ¡­ After leaving the virtual room, it was afternoon in reality. He saw his daughter, Xu Lixing, sitting in a baby chair and eating a cream cone. Her mouth was covered in cream, and there were some on her bib. ¡°Papa,¡± his daughter immediately shouted excitedly when she saw him walk down the stairs. ¡°Jingming, do you want an egg cone?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Shall I get you one too?¡± ¡°Give me one.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. He looked at his daughter¡ªwho was eating the cone¡ªand Li Miaomiao, who was going to get one. You guys are the source of my mind¡¯s light, he thought. ¡­ Blood Rain World, Northern Region. In Yan Nation. As the King of Yan¡¯s fief, Yan Nation was one of the few ces in the north where there was stable order. ¡°Your Highness.¡± The King of Yan¡¯s Estate in Yan Nation was a hundred timesrger than the one in the capital, and arge number of troops guarded it. At this moment, the King of Yan¡ªwho was sitting in the study¡ªlooked at the azure-robed schr in front of him. The azure-robed schr respectfully handed over a thumb-sized scroll of information. ¡°News from the capital.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± The King of Yan calmly received it and unfolded it. His pupils then constricted when he read it. ¡°My son¡­¡± The King of Yan¡¯s body trembled slightly. ¡°It took two days to deliver the message by pigeon,¡± the schr in azure whispered. ¡°In other words, His Highness was assassinated two nights ago.¡± The King of Yan muttered in a low voice, ¡°I know he hates me, but the various vassal states have to send their princes to stay in the capital. This is the rule! Back when Uncle was in power, I didn¡¯t dare to disobey the empire¡¯s orders and could only send him over.¡± ¡°He had a rough life since he was young and suffered outside. He had a tenacious personality and was cunning and cautious enough¡ªthat¡¯s why I sent him to the capital! As the capital is too dangerous, he can live longer with his caution.¡± ¡°I originally wanted to secretly bring him back before the rebellion and myplete fallout with the emperor.¡± The King of Yan stood up and walked to the window. ¡°He will only have what it takes to take over my position after tempering himself in his youth, in the capital, and through war.¡± ¡°The world is corrupted. If I don¡¯t raise the army, the growing rebel army will eventually tten Yan.¡± ¡°As for the rebels, it¡¯s equally difficult. I need an heir who¡¯s strong enough, one that¡¯s even stronger than me and can deal with all kinds of dangerous situations.¡± The King of Yan shook his head. ¡°But he¡­¡± ¡°My condolences, Your Highness,¡± the azure-robed schr said. ¡°Danger can hone one, but at the same time, he will be destroyed if he can¡¯t withstand the training.¡± The King of Yan shook his head gently. ¡°I was already prepared for this! Many people will die on the way to iming this world.¡± ¡°Pass my message to the capital!¡± the King of Yan instructed. ¡°Your Majesty, my son is dead. Your Majesty must give me an exnation! Give the entire Yan Nation an exnation!¡± The azure-robed schr nodded. ¡°Understood.¡± ¡°Also, submit a letter to His Majesty! We¡¯ll say that the north is corrupt and that our Yan Nation has expended a lot of resources to resist the chaos in the north. We need His Majesty¡¯s support for military expenditure,¡± the King of Yan said. ¡°If we don¡¯t receive any reinforcements, I¡¯m afraid Yan Nation won¡¯t be able to hold on.¡± The azure-robed schr nodded. ¡°Yes, Your Highness.¡± ¡°It¡¯s about time for Yan to officially expand,¡± the King of Yanmented after some thought. ¡°All these years, we¡¯ve been secretly infiltrating the surrounding areas of Yan, but our control is far from enough! Now that the chaos is getting stronger, we have to officially send troops everywhere and quickly strengthen ourselves.¡± ¡°ording to the empire¡¯sws, we can¡¯t send out an army without the empire¡¯s permission,¡± the azure-robed schr replied. ¡°We¡¯ll defend ourselves when the news reaches the empire and they question us,¡± the King of Yan said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry; I know the emperor very well. He won¡¯t easily fall out with me. As long as we don¡¯t openly rebel, we can stall for at least a year! A yearter? Who knows what the situation will be like in this world.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Highness.¡± The azure-clothed schr became excited. ¡°Quickly draw up aplete expansion n,¡± the King of Yan instructed. ¡°As soon as possible!¡± ¡°Your Highness, we¡¯ve been preparing for a long time. Theplete n can be presented to you tomorrow,¡± the azure-robed schr answered. The King of Yan nodded slightly and turned around slightly. ¡°I¡¯ll take my leave.¡± The azure-robed schr immediately left respectfully. The King of Yan stood alone in his study in silence for a long time. Suddenly, he looked down at the small paper scroll in his hand and whispered, ¡°You couldn¡¯t even survive in the capital, so how are you qualified to im the rights for the world?¡± Chapter 299 - Determining the Target (1)

Chapter 299: Determining the Target (1)

Blood Rain World, Imperial City. At an ordinary-looking restaurant, business was excellent. Xu Jingming came to the second floor and ordered a few signature dishes. Sister Qiu Tong is really a gourmet. The ces she rmended are really good.?Xu Jingming ate the fish served. The meat was tender, and the natural fragrance of the fish intoxicated him. Having been here in the capital for so long, this restaurant is ranked first in terms of cooked fish.?Xu Jingming gave his praise as he enjoyed the food. He ate one pastry after another. He enjoyed the fragrant dessert wine. ¡°Have you heard? The empire¡¯s western army was defeated! The main force of the army consisted of 500,000 people, and they were all qualified experts. They werepletely defeated in one battle¡­ They were pursued by the west¡¯s King Wei¡¯s armored cavalry for hundreds of kilometers. The western army ispletely finished.¡± ¡°The news spread from the pce today. I heard that His Majesty imprisoned several officials on the spot! The family of the westernmander-in-chief, Meng Xu, has been arrested and imprisoned!¡± ¡°Yes, the Meng family¡¯s cries shook the heavens in the north end of the city. The Meng family members were all escorted into prison; they didn¡¯t even let the babies off. The Meng family ispletely finished.¡± Some people in the restaurant were discussing serious matters. Xu Jingming¡¯s ears pricked up as he was rmed.?The west army suffered a crushing defeat? As a Blood Rain Guard, he only heard this news when he asionally went to the South Wing HQ and ate at a restaurant. The main force of the western army is finished??Xu Jingming immediately realized that something was amiss.?The empire¡¯s western region has been corrupted over the years, so it¡¯s already very rare for it to gather an army of 500,000 qualified experts. With this defeat, it spells the loss of the western region. Once the western region is lost, the rebel army will be able to target the capital! Everyone used to say that the north and west were corrupted, but there were still imperial troops in the western and northern regions! The western army could at least ensure that the rebels couldn¡¯t threaten the imperial capital. Once the western region copses, the northern region will also be in danger, and the southern region can barely maintain itself. Only the eastern region¡­ The eastern region has the best order. The Blood Rain Guard is strong enough, Xu Jingming thought.?They should be mobilizing the eastern army to enter the western region. The restaurant was filled with noise and panic. ¡°The western region suffered a huge defeat. If the rebels charge into the capital¡­¡± ¡°There are no more armies in the western region to stop the rebels. We have to think of something quick.¡± ¡°The imperial capital¡¯s city walls are majestic, and there are also the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s auxiliary troops. It¡¯s not a problem to defend the city.¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to say when ites to war.¡± Those who could eat on the restaurant¡¯s second floor weren¡¯t ordinarymoners. All of them were extremely concerned about the future of the capital because this concerned the fate of themselves and their families. Xu Jingming finished his meal, paid the bill, and left the restaurant. ¡­ He strolled around some bustling ces in the city and also heard other ces discussing the western region¡¯s defeat. The capital was only so big, and the breaking news spread throughout the city in a day. The capital¡¯s situation is getting more and more dangerous. I have to determine my target as soon as possible.?Xu Jingming headed to the various candidate targets to take a look. The Yang family is considered a big family in the capital. At the very least, my team can deal with this tough nut.?Xu Jingming came to a street where the Yang family was located. If they were from families like the Shengong family and the Fengyu family, he could only deal with ordinary scions. Those families were too terrifying¡ªeven the emperor didn¡¯t dare to fall out with them. A second-rate family like the Yang family was the most suitable target. He would slip away after taking a bite! Just one bite would be very satisfactory. This street belongs to the Yang family.?Xu Jingming looked at it.?The Yang family estate upies half of the street. Many residences outside the residence¡­ are the residences of some of the Yang family¡¯s coteral branches, guards, and servants. He nced at the residence.?How extravagant! The courtyard walls of the huge residence were half a kilometer long and 30 feet tall. This was the residence of a truly wealthy family in the capital. Xu Jingming walked past the estate and arrived at somemoner residences. ¡°Third Qiao! The outside world calls you Third Master Qiao, but you know very well that you¡¯re nothing in the Yang family! Your father, grandfather, and even great-grandfather survived thanks to the Yang family. Your Qiao family has been the Yang family¡¯s dog for generations. How dare you disobey a master¡¯s orders?¡± A group of people stood in front of a residence, and a middle-aged man shouted angrily, ¡°How dare you!¡± In front of the residence, a man in cotton clothes kneeled there with his dead daughter in his arms. His eyes were red. ¡°Butler Bai, you killed my child just because I rejected Second Young Master this morning?¡± ¡°A dog deserves death for not listening to its master,¡± the middle-aged leader replied coldly. ¡°I killed one of your daughters today. If you carry on being disobedient, your two brothers, three sisters, and your mother¡ªyour entire family will die!¡± ¡°Third Brother.¡± ¡°Third Brother.¡± Others around Third Qiao tugged at him and persuaded him. Third Qiao gazed at his daughter in his arms with tears in his eyes. He wanted to risk his life to take revenge! However, there was no hope at all. Moreover, his mother, his siblings, and the children of his siblings¡­ would be implicated by him. ¡°I understand. I¡¯ll set off with Second Young Master,¡± Third Qiao whispered. ¡°That¡¯s right. If you had agreed earlier, this wouldn¡¯t have happened, would it? Speaking of which, you were the one who brought harm to your daughter.¡± The middle-aged man swept his gaze around and raised his voice. ¡°Don¡¯t think that just because you¡¯ve lived in the capital for a century or two makes you a native! Your ancestors were all under the Yang family! Be obedient and do whatever the Yang family tells you to do. If a dog is disobedient, there¡¯s no need for Master to raise it anymore. They are better off dead!¡± Chapter 300 - Determining the Target (2)

Chapter 300: Determining the Target (2)

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, he left with his subordinates. As he left, he nced coldly at Xu Jingming, a passing outsider. Even though he noticed the Blood Rain Guard uniform under Xu Jingming¡¯s cyan robe, he didn¡¯t pay it any attention. How could the Yang family care about an ordinary Blood Rain Guard? ¡°Third Qiao, you¡¯re silly. Second Young Master asked you if anyone was willing to go with him. When he asked for your inclinations, why did you honestly say that you wanted to stay in the capital?¡± ¡°In the future, remember to do whatever the Yang family¡¯s masters ask you to do.¡± ¡°This is a warning to others.¡± The people around him whispered. Xu Jingming watched from the side as he looked at the dead girl. There was a bloody whip mark on her chest. The whip had struck her very hard, killing the girl in one strike. ¡­ That night. Butler Bai hurriedly walked out of the Yang residence and headed for his residence. I have to think of a way. I have to escape from the convoy and hide before leaving the city. The Yang family won¡¯t have the luxury of time to look for me in the vast capital during that period, Butler Bai thought.?If I follow the Yang family¡¯s team out of the capital, how many people will die on the way? Butler Bai usually stayed in the Yang residence and only returned to his residence asionally. It was rare for him toe out today. ¡°Huh?¡± Xu Jingming, who was scouting the terrain, noticed Butler Bai. He was the person leading the group during the day. Whoosh. The silent spear tore through the air. Not good.?Butler Bai was also a second-rate expert. He immediately drew a sharp sword from his waist the moment he sensed the changes in the airflow. However, the spear was like a swimming dragon. When it touched the sharp sword, the spear didn¡¯t receive any resistance from the strange spinning force and naturally brushed past the back of Butler Bai¡¯s head. Chi~~~ The spear grazed the back of Butler Bai¡¯s head¡ªButler Bai felt his brain buzz before he fainted. Xu Jingming walked forward and left silently with Butler Bai in one hand. ******* In an uninhabited residential woodshed. Butler Bai woke up and saw a masked man standing in front of him. ¡°Who are you?¡± Just as Butler Bai was about to move, he realized that the joints in his hands and legs had been dislocated. He couldn¡¯t stand up at all. ¡°Sir, did you get the wrong person?¡± ¡°Butler Bai of the Yang family, I want to ask you something.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s voice was hoarse. ¡°Speak honestly, and I¡¯ll spare your life. You should know the consequences of lying.¡± Butler Bai¡¯s heart trembled. The person opposite him had instantly captured him alive. Clearly, his strength far exceeded his. ¡°Sir, feel free to ask.¡± Butler Bai was a very timid person. He said obsequiously, ¡°I¡¯ll definitely tell you everything I know.¡± ¡°Is the Yang family fleeing the capital?¡± ¡°Yes! The situation in the western region is deteriorating. Manyrge ns in the capital are arranging for some branches to leave the city,¡± Butler Bai exined. ¡°They¡¯re worried that the capital will be breached, and therge ns won¡¯t be able to escape even if they want to.¡± Xu Jingming listened. ¡°What¡¯s the situation with the Yang family?¡± ¡°The Yang family has a huge influence in the eastern region of our hometown, Xue City, and the surrounding 500 kilometers are under the control of the Yang family. However, most of the main branch of the Yang family is in the capital. This time, some of the Yang family members from the main branch are leaving the capital with many experts and some gold and silver umted over the years,¡± Butler Bai said. ¡°Leave with the gold and silver?¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Butler Bai said, ¡°The world is getting worse. Once the imperial capital is breached, the government banks will definitely ban the withdrawal of money, and those banknotes will be useless! Even for therge families¡¯ banks¡­ Therge families won¡¯t even be able to protect themselves in the ensuing chaos, so their banknotes will be even more worthless. Therefore, they definitely have to be exchanged for a lot of gold and silver.¡± ¡°How much did the Yang family exchange?¡± he asked. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Butler Bai continued, ¡°They¡¯ve been secretly exchanging the banknotes for gold and silver for a long time. At the very least, Second Young Master got me to exchange more than 10,000 taels of silver. The entire Yang family has exchanged at least a million taels! A million taels of silver is nothing to the Yang family.¡± Xu Jingming said softly, ¡°Aren¡¯t they afraid of being plundered?¡± ¡°The world¡¯s situation is dire now. The Yang family will also split into teams and disguise themselves as caravans and escort teams,¡± Butler Bai replied. ¡°With so many teams, it won¡¯t affect them much even if a portion of them are plundered.¡± Xu Jingming understood. The world was in chaos, and there were rebels in some ces. No matter how powerful the Yang family was, if they proceeded as a collective whole¡­ It would only attract arge number of rebels to deal with them, and they would most likely be wiped out all at once. ¡°Many people will probably die on the tens of thousands of kilometers to Xue City,¡± he said. ¡°Definitely?¡± Butler Bai said. ¡°Actually, many of us aren¡¯t willing to go. It¡¯s a long journey, and it¡¯s already good enough if half of us make it to Xue City alive. Isn¡¯t it good to stay in the capital? So what if the rebels attack? No matter who bes the emperor, we¡¯ll be obedient citizens. It¡¯s safer in the capital than out of the city.¡± ¡°But the Yang family is different. When the rebels attack, they will first plunder theserge families,¡± Butler Bai said. ¡°Many of their nsmen will definitely have to leave. Sigh, we servants can only be their guards and risk our lives for them.¡± ¡°The Yang family is divided into teams. Which team are you following?¡± ¡°Second Young Master¡¯s team,¡± Butler Bai answered. ¡°When are you setting off?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Butler Bai shook his head. ¡°Second Young Master said that he will bring me along. As for how the team will be distributed, when they will set off, and what they will disguise themselves as? That¡¯s all confidential.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Xu Jingming understood and asked, ¡°Do you remember theshing you delivered today?¡± ¡°Lashing?¡± Butler Bai was stunned. He recalled how he hadshed out at Third Qiao¡¯s daughter during the day. Bang! A spear afterimage swept over. Butler Bai widened his eyes as the spear afterimage struck his chest. Butler Bai¡¯s body trembled as his chest ruptured. The impact of the strike made him vomit blood. He looked at Xu Jingming with horror and indignation in his eyes. ¡°You said you would spare my life.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him coldly and didn¡¯t say a word. Butler Bai quickly stopped breathing andy in the woodshed. His injuries were almost identical to the girl¡¯s. The Yang family exchanged banknotes for a lot of gold and silver? Where are they hiding the gold and silver??Xu Jingming thought for a moment before he suddenly jolted.?That¡¯s right. Once the capital is breached, the banks might close down, and the banknotes might be scrap paper. I have to be careful with my banknotes. I can¡¯t have them be scrap paper. ¡­ In the next few days, Xu Jingming investigated everything regarding the Yang family using the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s Procuratorate. He also gathered information about the Yang family from the virtual world. Before taking action, he had to have sufficient information! ******* Night, Fei Mansion. Fei Qing was alone in the study. Under the candlelight, he read the information coldly. His Majesty has ordered the eastern region to mobilize three divisions to gather and form an army to fight the rebels in the west.?Fei Qing looked up at the darkness outside the window.?The eastern army was selected, trained, and tempered by me through actualbat! I¡¯m the most suitable person to be themander of the army. I know the strengths of every general and every team. However, His Majesty has denied me. Fei Qing sneered.?You don¡¯t trust me even in such a situation? Perhaps it¡¯s because the Blood Rain Guard army in the eastern region is the strongest army His Majesty has now. He has be paranoid!?Fei Qing thought to himself.?Back then, he was so wise and amazing. Why is it that he became suspicious of everyone and trusts nobody after bing emperor? If the eastern region¡¯s expedition ends with failure, that spells the end of the empire¡¯s future.?Fei Qing knew this very well, but he was helpless and could only watch everything happen. He even had to be obedient and extremely loyal. He knew very well¡­ If the emperor felt that one wasn¡¯t sufficiently loyal, one wouldn¡¯t be far from death. I can only stay in the capital. With the current situation, His Majesty will eventually beg me.?Fei Qing sat in his study. He could only wait patiently for an opportunity, but perhaps he would never get this opportunity. Chapter 301 - Captured Alive (1)

Chapter 301: Captured Alive (1)

Night. Outside the Yang residence, Xu Jingming quietly walked through the surrounding alleys in the night, familiarizing himself with the alleys. There aren¡¯t any guards outside the Yang residence, so an investigation is very easy. However, the residence inside is heavily guarded, so I can¡¯t enter. I can only buy recorded videos of the Yang residence¡¯s insides from the virtual worldwork,?Xu Jingming thought. That was another sum of money to be spent! ¡°Sob sob sob¡ª¡± Crying sounded from some residential houses around the alley. Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. Over the past few days, he had heard many residents around him cry at night. Most of them were ¡®pirs¡¯ for many families who were forced to leave the capital. In the eyes of therge ns, these subordinates are just pawns that can be sacrificed,?Xu Jingming thought. In the past few months in the imperial capital, he had seen many of such situations and silently sighed before leaving. In a residential building next to Xu Jingming¡¯s. ¡°Don¡¯t cry,¡± consoled a man with a scar. ¡°You¡¯ll be traveling tens of thousands of kilometers on this trip.¡± The woman was heartbroken. ¡°The journey will be fraught with danger, and it¡¯s hard to say if you¡¯ll survive.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll definitely return,¡± the scar-faced man promised in a low voice. ¡°I swear that I¡¯ll definitely return to see you and the children even if I have to risk my life.¡± The woman looked up at the man. ¡°I know that once you leave¡­ it will probably be difficult for our family to reunite again.¡± The scar-faced man fell silent. Although he had sworn, he knew how difficult it was to escape and return. ¡°If I can¡¯t escape in three months,¡± the scar-faced man said in a low voice, ¡°just treat it as if I¡¯m dead! I¡¯ve already asked Brother Wang Chong for help! If you encounter trouble, get his help. He definitely won¡¯t refuse.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The woman nodded. The scar-faced man fell silent again, feeling terrible. He knew how difficult it was for a woman to survive with two kids in the capital without a man. Creak.? The door suddenly opened. A thin boy looked at his parents in the room and said, ¡°Dad.¡± The scar-faced man was stunned. He immediately stood up and walked to his son¡¯s side. Then, he stroked his son¡¯s head lovingly and reluctantly. ¡°Dad, are you leaving tomorrow morning?¡± The boy looked at his father. ¡°I have to enter the Yang residence tomorrow morning and can¡¯te out again.¡± The scar-faced man nodded. ¡°After I leave tomorrow morning, it might be a long time before I return. You are my oldest son, so you¡¯re the only man in the house without me. You have to take good care of your mother and sister.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The boy nodded immediately. ¡°Sleep early,¡± said the scar-faced man. ¡°Dad.¡± The boy gazed at the scar-faced man. ¡°I haven¡¯t learned the saber technique you taught me!¡± The scar-faced man¡¯s body trembled, and his eyes reddened slightly. ¡°I want to protect Mom and Sis,¡± the boy said. ¡°I want to be as powerful as Dad.¡± ¡°Good, good.¡± The scar-faced man walked out of the house. The father and son stood in a small courtyard outside the house. ¡°We only have one night. You have to memorize it.¡± The scar-faced man held a shield in his left hand and a saber in his right. The boy also held a small shield and a knife. ¡°Shield Bash!¡± The scar-faced man held the shield in his left hand and immediately took a step forward, shing down with his saber. The boy followed suit. Under the faint candlelight in the room, the father and son in the courtyard¡ªone taught, and the other learned. He learned the 64 forms of the Shield & Saber once, then a second time, and a third time. By then, the sky had already lit up. ¡°Dad, I¡¯ve memorized it.¡± The boy looked at his father. ¡°Good.¡± The scar-faced man gazed at his child and handed a book to the boy. ¡°Compare what I taught you today with what¡¯s in the book. Think it through.¡± The boy took the book. ¡°Remember.¡± The scar-faced man looked at his son. ¡°Be careful not to be distracted when practicing the shield and saber technique! Think about why you are practicing it.¡± ¡°To protect Mom and Sis.¡± The boy¡¯s eyes were firm. ¡°Then, remember it well.¡± The scar-faced man said, ¡°You practice the shield and saber for your mother and sister! You have to remember them every time you practice them! Only when your thoughts arepletely integrated into your shield and saber techniques can you awaken the boundless power in your body and be a qualified expert.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll remember.¡± The boy nodded. The scar-faced man looked up at his wife, who had already walked over. His wife said, ¡°Have breakfast before leaving.¡± ng! ng! ng! A gong sounded outside. ¡°There¡¯s no time to waste; the Yang family has summoned us.¡± The scar-faced man smiled bitterly. His wife¡¯s eyes reddened. She immediately went into the house to take out the man¡¯s bundle and brought it to the man. ¡°Your things are ready. There is also some tbread in the bundle. Those that you didn¡¯t finish canst you a few days. Also¡­ the meatloaf we made this morning is your favorite. Take it with you.¡± The scar-faced man looked at his favorite meatloaf. He probably won¡¯t be able to eat the meatloaf made by his wife again in the future. Even if I have a slim chance of survival, I have to escape and return, the scar-faced man thought to himself. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll bring it with me.¡± The scar-faced man carried the shield and bundle on his back and hung the saber at his waist. He ate the meatloaf as he walked out the door. His wife and son watched from afar. There was a crying baby in the house. ¡°Dad.¡± The boy¡¯s eyes were filled with tears as he gripped the short knife in his hand tightly. ¡­ The scar-faced man and many people arrived at the Yang residence. More than 200 people were gathered in a courtyard. A person stood in the courtyard corridor¡ªthe Yang family¡¯s second son, Yang Liao. ¡°From now on, all of you will remain in the Yang residence and aren¡¯t allowed to take a step out,¡± Yang Liao said coldly. ¡°Everyone knows that the journey to the eastern region is dangerous. News must not be leaked. If anyone dares to leave the residence without permission¡ªheh heh, you know the consequences.¡± Chapter 302 - Captured Alive (2)

Chapter 302: Captured Alive (2)

Everyone listened obediently. ¡°But don¡¯t worry. With more than 200 of us moving together and all of us being at least qualified experts, we still have the confidence to reach the eastern region. When the timees, you can also live a good life, much less worry about women. You can also get married and have children there.¡± ¡°Alright, let¡¯s all have breakfast. I won¡¯t treat my own people unfairly,¡± Yang Liao said. ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Everyone retreated. Only a few personal guards followed Yang Liao, and he quickly returned to his residence. ¡°Hmph.¡± In the room, Yang Liao scoffed.?Third Uncle even advised me to let my subordinates choose for themselves! Those who are willing to go can be brought along. Those who aren¡¯t can be offered a highmission and be tempted toe with me. Those who really aren¡¯t willing don¡¯t have to be forced. Hahaha¡­ How stupid! A highmission? Is he the one paying? I just need to kill one to warn the others. Aren¡¯t the rest obediently following then? ording to Third Uncle¡¯s method, I can probably gather 150 people at most. Now, there are more than 200 people, and I only need to pay them their basic sry.?Yang Liao thought of money, immediately walking to the bed and taking out a belt under the topper. Inside the belt were pieces of gold. Fifty gold pieces¡ªeach piece stuffed in the belt is worth ten taels!?Yang Liao¡¯s eyes lit up as he looked at the gold.?I¡¯m the dignified Second Young Master Yang, but I only have this bit of money on me. I only have a total of 50,000 taels of silver; I¡¯m really poor. Yang Liao¡¯s imagination ran wild. He recalled the scene of him following his father to the vault. How much was that pile of gold? It¡¯s probably tens of thousands of gold taels! That¡¯s millions of taels of silver!?Yang Liao¡¯s heart itched.?I wonder how much my team can get? The Yang family was prepared to send split teams and quietly leave the capital. Every team carried some gold and silver. There¡¯s also my beauty. The journey will be unbearably lonely, so I have to bring her along.?As Yang Liao thought, he tied the golden belt around his waist and wore a coat over it. Ever since his money was exchanged for gold, Yang Liao had been very careful. When in the manor, he wouldn¡¯t be away from his courtyard for too long. Once he went out, he would definitely carry it with him. He was worried that someone would secretly enter his residence and steal his wealth. That¡¯s more reassuring.?Yang Liao patted his gold belt, feeling satisfied.?Nobody can steal my gold. ¡­ After breakfast, Yang Liao left the Yang residence with his men and headed for the residence of a beauty he kept outside the residence. ¡°Beauty.¡± Yang Liao came to the beauty¡¯s residence. After seeing the beauty, they first had a good time before getting down to business. ¡°I¡¯m leaving the capital with my men in a few days,¡± Yang Liao said. ¡°You¡¯reing with me.¡± ¡°Me?¡± The beautifuldy in his arms was stunned. ¡°Will your family agree?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I call the shots in my team,¡± Yang Liao replied confidently. ¡°But to travel all the way to the eastern region¡¯s Xue City¡­¡± The beauty hesitated. ¡°It¡¯s too far.¡± Yang Liao stroked the beauty and smiled. ¡°That¡¯s all public talk! In fact, the world is in chaos. How can our Yang family go all the way to Xue City in the eastern region? It¡¯s tens of thousands of kilometers away from the capital¡ªit¡¯s too far. How many people will die on the way?¡± The beauty came to a realization. ¡°Besides, do you think the Yang family over there will obediently listen to us if we head there?¡± Yang Liao scoffed. ¡°Be it for the Yang family¡¯s survival or for the sake of not having internal strife, the destination of the teams sent out from Imperial City¡­ isn¡¯t Xue City.¡± ¡°Then, where is it?¡± the beauty asked. Yang Liao smiled. ¡°Even I don¡¯t know the exact location now, but I can tell you with certainty that it¡¯s in the eastern region! This is because only the eastern region is rtively stable in the current situation. It can also give our Yang family branches a chance to take root!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be bringing more than 200 second-rate experts with me, and there are also first-rate and second-rate experts among them. With so many experts¡­ it¡¯s enough to take root in the city. When the timees, I, Yang Liao, will be the patriarch of my branch! I call the shots! As for you¡­ I can promise you that you will be my third wife.¡± The beauty hesitated. ¡°The Yang family¡¯s rules are strict. I couldn¡¯t bring you into the family previously, but I have the final say when we reach the eastern region in the future. Your wish will naturally be fulfilled.¡± Yang Liao raised the beauty¡¯s chin. ¡°Don¡¯t be silly. Quickly pack up and follow me into the residence secretly. Stay in the residence as a maid first. When the timees, follow me out of the capital.¡± ¡°Second Young Master.¡± The beauty¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. ¡°I was born and raised in the imperial capital. My brother and the others are all in the imperial capital. Besides¡­ I¡¯m also afraid of going to the eastern region!¡± The imperial capital was in the northern region to begin with. Therefore, when heading to the eastern region, one had to clear arge area in the northern region first. This area was also extremely dangerous. ¡°You aren¡¯t willing toe?¡± Yang Liao looked at her. ¡°I hope you can take into ount the fact that I¡¯ve been with you for so many years.¡± The beauty shed tears. ¡°I can force my subordinates to follow me, but I can¡¯t force my love.¡± Yang Liao sighed and swept his finger across the beauty¡¯s throat like lightning. The beauty held her throat in disbelief, her face filled with pain as blood gurgled out of her fingers. She never imagined that Second Young Master Yang¡ªwho had always doted on her¡ªwould be so ruthless as to kill her after just a few words. Yang Liao stood up and nced at the beauty who had died in pain on the bed. ¡°What I can¡¯t have,¡± Yang Liao said softly, ¡°shall be destroyed.¡± Yang Liao put on his clothes and walked out. Outside this quiet courtyard. ¡°Young Master.¡± There were servants and guards outside. ¡°Back to the manor.¡± Wearing a frown, Yang Liao felt a little disappointed as he got into the carriage. The driver drove the carriage while the guards escorted them forward. In the distance¡ª Xu Jingming sat on a tree branch. Under the dense leaves, it was really difficult for outsiders to notice the person hiding high above the tree. Here ites.?Xu Jingming noticed a team of guards guarding the carriage from afar and heading in this direction. The convoy turned left and right before gradually entering a quiet alley. It¡¯s troublesome to attack during the day. I have to avoid people.?Xu Jingming gently jumped down, and he was as light as a cat. He walked to the side of the three Lv. 8 experts drinking tea at the tea shop. ¡°We can attack now.¡± The three Lv. 8 experts nodded and stood up. When attacking in the day, the quieter themotion, the better! Xu Jingming only brought the three Lv. 8 experts with him. Second Young Master Yang is the second son of the Yang family¡¯s head and is doted on. He¡¯s also the leader of one of the many teams in this operation. With his identity¡­ he definitely knows many secrets about the Yang family. He might even know where the gold and silver are hidden, Xu Jingming thought. The Yang residence was too strong, and there were hidden traps in the residence. If his team barged in, they would be inviting death onto themselves. Second Young Master Yang was a breakthrough Xu Jingming had found. Xu Jingming led the three Lv. 8 experts into a quiet alley. In the secluded alley. A group of guards protected the carriage! Suddenly, four people appeared in front of them. Xu Jingming and three Lv. 8 experts walked over together. The four of them were scattered, enough to block the alley. ¡°Make way!¡± someone among the Yang family guards shouted from afar. Xu Jingming and the others didn¡¯t make way but continued walking over. ¡°Huh?¡± The guards felt that something was amiss. ¡°Young Master,¡± someone informed him in a low voice. In the carriage, Yang Liao was stillmenting the death of his beauty. He looked down at his fingers.?I had no choice. I can¡¯t even sleep peacefully when there¡¯s a resentful person sleeping beside me, so don¡¯t me me. Yang Liao heard voices outside and lifted the carriage curtain to see four people walking over from afar. Boom! Xu Jingming and the others walked over, and suddenly, the world around them seemed to distort. A terrifying mental consciousness struck every guard¡¯s brain¡ªas well as Yang Liao¡¯s, causing his face to contort in pain. The nine guards beside him consisted of one first-rate expert and eight second-rate experts. They were already very elite, but under the terrifying psychic impact¡­ Only the first-rate expert could still control his body, but he didn¡¯t dare to move at all. How terrifying! This??Under the impact, Yang Liao felt the world distort. The four people in front of him were like four demonic gods. The four of them walked to the front of the carriage. Xu Jingming reached out and grabbed Yang Liao¡¯s neck. With a slight exertion of strength, Yang Liao¡¯s spine quaked, and he dropped down, paralyzed. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming grabbed Yang Liao like he was grabbing a chick. The three Lv. 8 experts followed behind him. ¡°Stay where you are for ten minutes.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s voice echoed around every guard and servant. ¡°Anyone who dares to move will die!¡± After saying that, Xu Jingming and the others left with Yang Liao. The guards and servants stood rooted to the ground, not daring to take a step. They could sense that the terrifying psychic force was still enveloping them and had yet to leave. Chapter 303 - Account Balance (1)

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It was clearly broad daylight, but the guards and servants beside the Yang family¡¯s carriage felt like the world had turned dark. Their hearts trembled, afraid that the few experts would crush them to death. Finally¡­ They secretly heaved a sigh of relief when they felt the terrifying psychic force disappear. ¡°Can we move?¡± a guard whispered. ¡°Who knows if anyone is watching us in the shadows? If we dare to move, they will kill us.¡± ¡°These four experts are already very kind to spare our lives. Don¡¯t anger them.¡± ¡°Bear with it obediently. Bear with it, and you can live!¡± These guards and servants remained where they were, not daring to take a step. For people like them who were used to bloodshed, they were almost certain to survive if they heeded instructions and endured the ten minutes. Otherwise, they might lose their lives. How were they to choose? The answer was obvious. ¡­ Xu Jingming and the others brought Yang Liao to a random abandoned residence with the help of the psychic powers they nketed the area with. They stealthily leaped over the courtyard wall into the courtyard. Xu Jingming walked to the house and pushed gently, opening the dusty door. Bang! After entering the house, he casually threw Yang Liao. Bam. Yang Liao fell to the ground. Although his body was paralyzed, his hands could still exert strength. He hurriedly propped himself against the wall and sat down, looking at the four people in front of him obsequiously. ¡°Sirs, I¡¯m Yang Liao. My father is the head of the Yang family, Yang Muyang. Feel free to make any requests. You mustn¡¯t kill me.¡± He knew very well when to be timid and yield. ¡°Leader, you¡¯re really lucky,¡± a Lv. 8 expert said with a smile. ¡°Your luck is extraordinarily good. ¡°Even I¡¯m envious.¡± The three Lv. 8 experts spoke one after another. Xu Jingming revealed a puzzled expression. ¡°Lucky?¡± ¡°Leader, aren¡¯t you doing this for the money? This second son of the Yang family is carrying quite a bit of money on him.¡± A Lv. 8 expert reached out and pulled off Yang Liao¡¯s robe and his golden belt. Yang Liao watched this scene as he felt the pinch¡ªthis was almost all his savings. He wanted to stop this with both hands, but he didn¡¯t dare to move. He watched helplessly as the other party took away the belt. ¡°This is?¡± He looked at the cloth belt. ¡°Look.¡± The Lv. 8 expert pulled at the belt slightly, revealing the gold pieces stuck in it. The golden color was muted, but it was soul-stirring. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up as he reached out to take it. After weighing it slightly in his hand, he determined the weight.?It¡¯s about 25 kilograms, which is 5,000 gold. ¡°What good luck.¡± Although the three Lv. 8 experts sighed with emotion, they watched this scene calmly. Their ie was extremely high to begin with, so it wasn¡¯t difficult for them to earn hundreds of millions of cosmic dors a year without taking any risks. In addition, both parties had an employment contract. Once they vited the contract, not only would they have to hand over all the gold they had embezzled, but they would also have to pay a huge sum ofpensation. Moreover, their credibility with the Myriad Worlds Group would be greatly reduced. They wouldn¡¯t pocket hundreds of thousands of gold, much less a few thousand. This was because embezzlement¡­ would lead to the Myriad Worlds Group suing them! As long as they had money in their personal ounts, money would be docked until all thepensation was paid. Therefore, any employment agreement through the Myriad Worlds Group was trustworthy. Of course, if one used a huge sum of wealth to tempt a Lv. 5 or Lv. 6 cosmic lifeform, the other party might choose¡­ to embezzle the wealth even if he ended up bankrupt on the surface. Therefore, trust depended on the person. I got 5,000 gold just like that!?Xu Jingming was pleasantly surprised. This was a harvest thatpletely belonged to him! It was his highest ie since he came into contact with the virtual world! He never expected this ie toe so suddenly! This was how things were in the world! Sometimes, one couldn¡¯t get what they wanted despite pursuing it bitterly. Yet, a windfall might suddenly befall them. ¡°After this matter is over, I¡¯ll take a look around the capital. Perhaps I can earn a few thousand gold,¡± a Lv. 8 expert said with a sigh. ¡°How many people in the capital carry thousands of gold with them?¡± ¡°Releasing psychic force will instill fear in people; it can¡¯t be released randomly.¡± ¡°Leader was purely lucky.¡± The three of them chatted. They all knew that to have a random scion from arge family n carry a few thousand gold on them was purely luck; it couldn¡¯t be replicated. ¡°Why do you bring so much gold on you?¡± Xu Jingming looked at Yang Liao and asked. ¡°Sirs,¡± Yang Liao said with a sycophantic smile, ¡°didn¡¯t the empire¡¯s western army suffer a loss? The chaos might reach the capital in the future, so I felt that it wasn¡¯t safe to leave the gold in the bank. Thus, I withdrew it! I also didn¡¯t dare to leave the gold at home, afraid that others in the family would steal it. Therefore, I carry the gold with me whenever I¡¯m out.¡± Yang Liao never expected to be captured just days before leaving the capital. It was one of the rare trips he made for his beauty; now, all his gold was gone. ¡°You think it¡¯s not safe to leave gold and silver in the bank?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. When he captured the Yang residence¡¯s head butler and realized that the bank wasn¡¯t safe, he withdrew the gold and silver he had saved. However, he didn¡¯t carry it with him. He divided it into several parts and hid it. ¡°Having captured you, whether or not I kill you will depend on your performance,¡± Xu Jingming said. With the human skin mask, any expression on his face appeared ferocious and stiff, making Yang Liao tremble in fear. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely perform well.¡± ¡°This is a piece of paper and a pen.¡± Xu Jingming took out a piece of paper and a charcoal pen he had prepared. ¡°Draw out the entireyout of the Yang residence and exin it to me in detail. You will die for any mistakes made.¡± Chapter 304 - Account Balance (2)

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¡°Yes, sir!¡± Yang Liao immediately took the charcoal pen and started drawing. As long as he could survive, there was nothing he couldn¡¯t betray. Having lived in the Yang residence for years, he knew his residence¡¯syout very well and quickly drew it out clearly. ¡°It¡¯s done.¡± Yang Liao immediately said, ¡°Let me exin in detail. This is the main entrance, and the main entrance leads to a huge front yard. There are more than a hundred houses against the wall in the front yard, and they are the guards¡¯ residences¡­¡± Yang Liao exined in detail. After speaking for a moment, he was mostly done. Shang Jianyao took out a folded intelligence map andpared it. ¡°Hmm, rather obedient. You didn¡¯t lie.¡± As he spoke, he threw the intelligence map to the ground. Yang Liao took a look and saw that the intelligence had drawings that were clearly much more exquisite. The records of the Yang residence were even more detailed than his introduction. ¡°Sirs, you know all that?¡± Yang Liao smiled obsequiously, feeling extremely terrified. Thankfully¡­ Thankfully, he didn¡¯t lie! He would¡¯ve died if he had lied! ¡°Same for the next question; you¡¯ll die if you lie,¡± Xu Jingming¡ªwho was wearing a human skin mask¡ªstated coldly and threw another piece of paper on the ground. This piece of paper was filled with names. ¡°Your Yang family ns on sending teams out of the capital. Tell me, how many teams are there in total? Who is in each team? Give a simple introduction of everyone.¡± Xu Jingming pointed at the paper on the ground. ¡°This has the names of many Yang family members. In case you can¡¯t remember, you can use these names to answer me.¡± The color on Yang Liao¡¯s face drained as he immediately said, ¡°I only know a portion! I¡¯m not sure how many Yang family members will leave the capital this time.¡± ¡°Tell me everything you know,¡± Xu Jingming ordered. ¡°ording to what you say, I¡¯ll decide whether you live or die.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll talk, I¡¯ll talk.¡± Yang Liao immediately said, ¡°First, I have to lead a team myself. This team of mine has more than 30 Yang family members, and most of them are from the coteral branches. There are also more than 200 guards.¡± ¡°Who are the 30-plus Yang family members and the 200-plus guards?¡± Xu Jingming asked coldly. ¡­ After being interrogated for an hour, Yang Liao felt dizzy and told his captor everything he knew. ¡°You only know three teams? What a disappointment.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°These are also the three teams I determined based on my father and Third Uncle¡¯s conversation.¡± Yang Liao immediately said, ¡°I¡¯ve said everything I know about the Yang family and the guards.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll ask you onest question.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned cold. ¡°Where is the gold exchanged by the Yang family hidden?¡± Yang Liao was stunned. ¡°This is thest question. If you answer well, you live. If you don¡¯t¡­ you know the oue.¡± Xu Jingming stared at him. ¡°I¡¯ll talk.¡± Yang Liao¡¯s voice trembled. ¡°It¡¯s in the inner courtyard of the Yang residence.¡± As he spoke, he pointed at the map he had drawn and began exining it in detail. ¡°There are many traps in this vault. I don¡¯t know what they are either; I¡¯ve only entered once.¡± ¡°Hmm, rather honest.¡± Xu Jingming stepped forward. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me. Don¡¯t kill me.¡± Yang Liao was horrified. Xu Jingming briefly body-searched him and took off a brocade pouch and the jade pendant he carried with him. ¡°Just some change is worth 2,000 to 3,000 taels of silver,¡± Xu Jingming praised after his search. ¡°As expected of the Yang family¡¯s scion.¡± Yang Liao trembled. Xu Jingming picked up the paper on the ground and left with the three Lv. 8 experts. Yang Liao leaned against the wall and dazedly waited for a moment before confirming that the four terrifying experts had really left. They didn¡¯t kill me? I survived??Yang Liao was thrilled. He propped up his body with both hands and slowly wriggled his spine. He was a qualified expert after all, so his spine finally returned to normal after some movement. Only then did Yang Liao get up. These four are really soft-hearted. Not only did they not kill me, but they didn¡¯t cripple mepletely. Hahaha¡­?Yang Liao was excited as he thought to himself,?If you fall into my hands one day, me it on your softheartedness. Yang Liao immediately slipped out of the residence and quickly rushed to the Yang residence. ¡­ The moment he stepped through the door of the Yang residence, he feltpletely safe. ¡°Second Young Master.¡± ¡°Second Young Master, you¡¯re back?¡± The Yang residence¡¯s guards immediately greeted him. They were secretly delighted when they heard that Second Young Master Yang had been abducted by an expert, hoping that he was killed as well. Who would¡¯ve thought that he would escape alone in the blink of an eye? ¡°Hmph.¡± Yang Liao couldn¡¯t be bothered with these guards and headed straight for the residence. ¡°Liao¡¯er.¡± Soon, Yang Liao met his father¡ªYang Muyang. Yang Muyang was an ambitious and ruthless figure. He had a rough face and sharp eyes, and his strength made him a super expert. Under his leadership, the Yang family grew stronger. Although they couldn¡¯tpare to those ancient families in the capital, they could be considered one of the second-tier families. ¡°You were abducted by four experts?¡± he asked. ¡°Yes.¡± Yang Liao was still in shock as he immediately said, ¡°They didn¡¯t kill me after capturing me. They were likely eying our Yang residence.¡± ¡°Tell me in detail what you experienced,¡± Yang Muyang said calmly. Only then did Yang Liao reveal everything. Of course¡­ he didn¡¯t say anything about his 5,000 gold! He didn¡¯t want to embarrass himself in front of his father. The more disappointed his father was, the less gold and silver he would receive when he left the capital. Yang Liao still cared about his image in his father¡¯s heart. ¡°They asked about the Yang residence¡¯syout and all the members of the Yang residence? The teams that will leave the Yang residence? And¡­ the vault?¡± Yang Muyang nodded. ¡°These four people should only be the tip of the iceberg of the enemy¡¯s forces. They should be targeting our Yang family¡¯s vault.¡± Chapter 305 - Account Balance (3)

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¡°Like minds think alike. If they were targeting some team we are sending out, the team they mobilize wouldn¡¯t need such caution.¡± Yang Liao said, ¡°They only need to reconnoiter if they are targeting the vault.¡± Yang Muyang nodded. ¡°Ever since I withdrew the gold and ced it in the residence, I guessed that it would attract the attention of some factions. I just never expected them to brazenly capture you for interrogation!¡± ¡°However, these four are quite soft-hearted. They didn¡¯t act ruthlessly to my guards or me,¡± Yang Liaomented. ¡°Soft-hearted?¡± Yang Muyang shook his head. ¡°Those who have reached that level in psychic strength don¡¯t show mercy! They just¡­ never cared about you. It¡¯s even possible that they are deliberately stirring up the nest.¡± Yang Liao was stunned.?Never cared? ¡°Deliberately stirring up the nest?¡± Yang Liao was puzzled. ¡°For example, their enemy has their eyes on our Yang family¡¯s vault. They are using this opportunity to make us intensify our guard of the vault so that their enemy will suffer more.¡± Yang Muyang said calmly, ¡°Of course, this is only my guess. These people might have other motives.¡± ¡°But no matter what, I¡¯ll let those who have designs on our Yang family¡¯s vault know that the Yang family isn¡¯t to be trifled with.¡± Yang Muyang¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°Since I dare to build the vault, I believe nobody can snatch it away!¡± ****** In Xu Jingming¡¯s secret residence. The Yang family¡¯s vault contains hundreds of thousands of gold??Xu Jingming returned to his residence and changed his clothes. He shook his head.?Our previous gains just exceeded a little, and it attracted the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s pursuit. It attracted Demon Lord Ying Wuxie, Courtesan Belle Pce¡¯s Fengyu Yan, and Beggar Sect¡¯s Elder Heavenly Secrets. If I were to burr hundreds of thousands of gold, what kind of targeting would I receive from the world even if I really managed to snatch it after all the hardships??Xu Jingming¡¯s heart trembled just thinking about it. It was likely that a few old monsters would appear in the capital and wipe out his team to snatch his gains. I¡¯m a yer. I have to control my ambitions.?Xu Jingming understood this.?I¡¯ve gathered all the information I need, and I¡¯ve achieved the goal of stirring up the nest. I just have to wait for an opportunity to make a move. I¡¯ve been umting more and more gold and silver. It¡¯s not safe to keep it by my side.?Xu Jingming looked at the box of gold. He had to split and hide nearly 3,000 gold previously. Now that he had umted more than 8,000 gold, he felt uneasy hiding it in a residence. I should sell it off through an online transaction first. It¡¯s just a little intermediary fee! At the very least, it can ensure the safety of my assets.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare to store it in a bank now. In the capital¡¯s current situation, a bank might close down one day. Xu Jingming immediately left the virtual world with his consciousness and started initiating a trade online through the Myriad Worlds Group. Just two hourster. A customer found the residence he was in. ¡°Brother Jing.¡± An amiable elder walked over with a middle-aged man. ¡°I¡¯m here again.¡± ¡°Pleasee in.¡± Xu Jingming let the two in and closed the door. ¡°Brother Jing, you¡¯re good at earning gold and silver. You made another killing not long after thest transaction?¡± the elder asked with a smile. Xu Jingming¡¯s name in the Myriad Worlds Group was ¡®Jing.¡¯ ¡°Luck.¡± Xu Jingming led the two into the house and dragged out the box he had prepared. There was gold and silver inside, which totaled 8,000 gold. This was also almost everything Xu Jingming had umted in Blood Rain World. He only had a few hundred taels of silver and Yang Liao¡¯s jade pendant left. ¡°Exactly 10,000 gold.¡± The elder took out a waist bag from his pocket as usual. There were 20 gold pieces in it, totaling 2,000 gold. ¡°Mr. Lu, you can make the sacrifice now.¡± The middle-aged man nodded and began the sacrifice. Buzz~~~ Light enveloped the middle-aged man and the gold and silver in the box. Whoosh. The middle-aged man, the gold, and the silver disappeared into thin air, leaving only empty boxes. ¡°The transaction was a sess,¡± the elder said with a smile. ¡°Brother Jing, I hope to continue doing business with you in the future.¡± ¡°816 million cosmic dors have been deposited in your ount. Your bnce: 908.2 million cosmic dors. Sent from: Myriad Worlds Group.¡±?Xu Jingming also received a message from the virtual world. Chapter 306 - Taking Action Outside the City (1)

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Xu Jingming was in a great mood seeing his ount bnce increase significantly. He smiled and said, ¡°In the two transactions with you, Mr. Zhang, you always bring the client over to do the sacrifice directly. From the looks of it, many cosmic citizens just buy 10,000 gold for the sacrifice.¡± ¡°There are quite a lot.¡± The elder didn¡¯t avoid the topic and said, ¡°Blood Rain World¡¯s sacrifice is an opportunity¡ªan opportunity to attain sess in a single leap! Therefore, many talented cosmic citizens are willing to directly sacrifice 10,000 gold to try their luck. However, the amount of gold and silver in Blood Rain World is limited. It¡¯s only in the capital that you find it plentiful¡­ If people were in ordinary cities, it would be too difficult to gather 10,000 gold.¡± Xu Jingming understood. ¡°There¡¯s a line for cosmic citizen clients who want to purchase 10,000 gold,¡± the elder said. ¡°What limits their ¡®sacrifice¡¯ is the limited gold in Blood Rain World.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Perhaps this is also a limitation deliberately set by Blood Rain World.¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± The elder nodded. ¡°Blood Rain World¡¯s officials run the show after all! If they want to flood the world with gold and silver, the amount of gold and silver will immediately increase. If they want to tighten the mary flow, the difficulty of yers obtaining gold and silver will immediately increase. Let me remind you¡­ it¡¯s best not to carry more than 10,000 gold with you in Blood Rain World.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming knew this well, obviously. ¡°Also, it¡¯s best if the gold and silver you umte don¡¯t exceed 100,000 gold,¡± the elder added. ¡°Once it exceeds 100,000 gold, you will be targeted by the world and can hardly move an inch in Blood Rain World.¡± ¡°A cumtive total of 100,000 gold?¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. This was information that even Pang Ze didn¡¯t know. The elder chatted with Xu Jingming for a moment before leaving. ¡­ Virtual world, Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space. In a private living room of the spaceship, Xu Jingming sat on the sofa and drank as he watched the cosmic scene outside the spaceship¡¯s ss. My bnce has reached 900 million, and it¡¯s no longer difficult to gather 10,000 gold. I can easily gather that amount bypleting a few assassination missions.?Xu Jingming opened his personalbat strength interface and looked at his realm.?But my Beam Transformation Spear Technique is only at Lv. 6 98%. After igniting his mind¡¯s light, he practiced his spearmanship diligently every day. His spearmanship also slowly improved, but he was clearly still short of Lv. 7. Every yer only has one chance in their life to sacrifice 10,000 gold to obtain an opportunity! I can¡¯t waste this precious opportunity. I have to reach Lv. 7 before heading to the mysteriousnd,?Xu Jingming thought. He had to be careful with every step. He was Earth¡¯s number one genius! He was also the person who had gone the furthest on Earth¡¯s evolutionary path. If he ruined the opportunity too easily, not only would it affect his future, but most importantly¡­ It would affect Earth¡¯s future. Therefore, he had to be extremely careful! Xu Jingming gently tapped open his friends list and invited three friends. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Three figures quickly arrived¡ªLiu Hai, Tu Ling, and Zhang Qing. ¡°Master, have a seat.¡± Xu Jingming got up. Zhang Qing sat on the sofa curiously and picked up the wine ss in front of her. She smiled and asked, ¡°Why would the number one expert on Earth think of contacting a new cosmic citizen like me?¡± Liu Hai and Tu Ling sat down and looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯m carrying out a n in Blood Rain World,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile. ¡°My master and Sister Tu Ling have also helped me. I also wish to get your help, Sister Zhang. Don¡¯t worry; it won¡¯t take more than ten days! The hiring fee is one million cosmic dors, but entering Blood Rain World for the first time costs 100,000 cosmic dors. Coupled with the cost of activating autoy that adds another 100,000 cosmic dors, you¡¯ll have a gain of 800,000 cosmic dors.¡± ¡°Master, Sister Tu Ling, I¡¯ll have to trouble the two of you for the next ten days as well. It will also be a million cosmic dors,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Brother Xu, haven¡¯t you already hired us?¡± ¡°The next ten days will be very tough,¡± Xu Jingming stated. ¡°It¡¯s different from the previous job, so I naturally have to increase the price. Don¡¯t worry¡­ I¡¯ve already earned quite a bit enacting this n. It¡¯s considered a red packet for you, Master.¡± ¡°Mr. Pang sent me a red packet, and you are also giving me one. Alright, I know you guys earned quite a bit, so I¡¯ll ept it.¡± Liu Hai didn¡¯t decline. ¡°I know you and Mr. Pang are both rich, so as a neer, I won¡¯t stand on ceremony. I¡¯ll treat it as fleecing a big spender,¡± Tu Ling said happily. Zhang Qing didn¡¯t refuse when she saw this. Xu Jingming said, ¡°I¡¯ll talk about the mission that willst the next ten days.¡± With that said, a map of the Yang residence and the surrounding streets appeared. ¡°This is the scene around the Yang Residence in Blood Rain World¡¯s capital,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°From today onward, we need to monitor therge teams that leave the Yang residence. When the Yang family¡¯s teams leave¡­ there are only two key exits. One is here, and the other is here.¡± Xu Jingming pointed at two street junctions. ¡°Master and I will monitor the intersections during the day,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Sister Tu Ling and Sister Zhang are in charge of monitoring at night. It¡¯s actually easier at night because the city gates are closed at night! There are few people on the road at night, so it¡¯s not suitable for the Yang family team to hide. Thus, there¡¯s a high chance that they won¡¯t leave the Yang residence at night. However, we have to be careful and ensure that someone is watching them day and night.¡± ¡°These are the people that we need to keep an eye on.¡± Xu Jingming produced some videos. The information on these videos was bought from the virtual world and obtained from interrogating Yang Liao. ¡°My target this time is the team led by Yang Liao,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The list of 80 people under him is here!¡± Chapter 307 - Taking Action Outside the City (2)

Chapter 307: Taking Action Outside the City (2)

¡­ Yes, Xu Jingming released Yang Liao alive because he believed that thetter was a pushover and had chosen his team as his target. The Yang family doesn¡¯t trust these guards. They even temporarily locked down the guards in the Yang residence because they were afraid that these guards would leak the secret. Once they move out¡­ Even if the guards are separated, they should be divided into teams with a few dozen in each. It¡¯s easy for them to lose control of such small teams.?Xu Jingming had rented a room on the second floor of a building nearby, and the room¡¯s window happened to oversee the intersection. Xu Jingming waited silently. There was no need to pay attention to the few pedestrians. He only needed to take a look at slightlyrger convoys. Xu Jingming locked onto the list of 80 people! He had videos of everyone. Surveince was very boring! The hired yers received a fixed sry, and Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t guarantee that they would do their best. Therefore, he sought the help of Liu Hai, Tu Ling, and Zhang Qing. As for not using autoy, it was because the AI didn¡¯t know about the recordings taken in the virtual world. The AI could ept orders and knew everything it had experienced in Blood Rain World, but it didn¡¯t know about the experiences in the virtual world. Thus, it couldn¡¯t identify the 80 people. It was dark. ¡°Brother Xu.¡± Tu Ling arrived with some delicacies. ¡°I¡¯ll take over.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Xu Jingming also packed up some of the food he had eaten during the day and walked out with his basket. ¡­ Xu Jingming and Tu Ling did their surveince in one spot, while Liu Hai and Zhang Qing did it in another spot. ...... The Yang residence team had to pass through one of the junctions to leave. Recently, convoys are asionally seen leaving the Yang residence.?In the early morning, Liu Hai ate his tbread and watched patiently.?But we haven¡¯t noticed any of the 80 people under surveince. At this moment¡ª A team of 80 to 90 people passed by the intersection. Huh??Liu Hai suddenly jolted. Having reached cellr control, his eyesight was astonishing. He immediately discovered that more than 30 people in this team were people in the projection Xu Jingming had given him. He might¡¯ve missed out on them if there were only one or two, but Liu Hai discovered 30-plus people at a nce. Here they are.?Liu Hai was a little excited. Liu Hai immediately left Blood Rain World with his consciousness and instantly sent a message to Xu Jingming. ¡°Jingming, I¡¯ve discovered a convoy. I estimate 89 people, and 35 of them are on your list.¡± ¡°Master, follow them carefully. Don¡¯t let them discover you.¡± Xu Jingming replied online. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Liu Hai was still quite confident as he immediately left the residence and followed carefully. ****** Xu Jingming, Tu Ling, and Zhang Qing arrived on a public road at the capital¡¯s south city gate. ¡°The Yang family¡¯s teams are all heading to the eastern region! To go to the eastern region, they have to head south. There¡¯s a high chance that they will pass through this official road,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°But this ce is too close to the city gates, so it¡¯s not suitable for the attack. Once we do, it will attract the capital¡¯s city guards.¡± ¡°Sister Tu Ling, Sister Zhang, the two of you wait here. You¡¯ll be in charge of working with my master,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°We will definitely keep a close eye on them.¡± Zhang Qing and Tu Ling were very confident. Xu Jingming nodded slightly and headed south alone along the main road; he needed to rendezvous with his team! Before his surveince of the Yang residence, he had already gotten the hired cosmic yers to leave the capital and arranged for them to be located 50 kilometers south of the capital. He got the yers to collectively log off and await his summons! ¡­ A caravan of nearly 300 people exited the capital¡¯s south city gate. There were carriages, wagons, and arge number of caravan guards riding horses. However, most of these horses were short and were clearly ordinary horses. Although they had good stamina, their speed was average. I¡¯m out of the capital.?Yang Liao sat in the carriage with his wife and concubine. Yang Liao was nervous and expectant. ording to Father¡¯s arrangements, my team¡¯s destination is Qn City in the eastern region. In the future, my team¡­ will be the Qn Yang family.?Yang Liao looked forward to his future life.?I will also be the head of the Qn Yang family. I call the shots! ¡°I heard that it¡¯s very chaotic outside and that bandits are rampant,¡± Yang Liao¡¯s wife said worriedly. She was also from arge family, so she had to follow her husband to the eastern region. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. On the surface, we perfectly disguised ourselves as ordinary merchant caravans. Even our carriages and horses are bought from them,¡± Yang Liao said. ¡°Thieves have their rules; we can still safely reach the eastern region by paying them some fees! Even if we really fall out¡­ Hmph, we¡¯re more than ten times stronger than ordinary caravans.¡± These guards were all qualified experts. The caravan advanced. Whoosh. Across the vastnd, Liu Hai followed from afar. The short horses weren¡¯t fast, but the speed of qualified experts was astonishing¡ªthey could easily keep up! It was just that qualified experts consumed a lot of energy when moving quickly. Thankfully, he only needed to tail them for less than four hours. Liu Hai would die of exhaustion if he had to follow for a day or two. Before leaving the city, this convoy made multiple turns in the capital. They even changed their clothes and disguised themselves as a merchant caravan. Thankfully, I clearly remember all 80 of them.?Liu Hai followed carefully, and Tu Ling and Zhang Qing followed from further away. ****** In a forest more than 50 kilometers away from the capital¡¯s south city gate. Xu Jingming also gathered all the cosmic citizen yers. ¡°Everyone.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the three Lv. 8 experts, 60 first-rate experts, and 100 second-rate experts and smiled. ¡°Today is thest day of employment. Afterpleting today¡¯s mission, the mission will officially end.¡± These cosmic citizen yers revealed looks of delight. The mission was quite easy. Although it was said to be a month¡¯s employment, it actually didn¡¯t use them for the full month. Moreover, the key operations were to plunder Emerald Pavilion, attack Cheng Yanran, and deal with the Yang family team! There weren¡¯t many requirements for the yers. ¡°In about five minutes, the target team will pass by the main road in front of us,¡± Xu Jingming stated. ¡°I¡¯ll briefly exin the n.¡± All the yers listened. They had to do a good job on thest mission. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s it.¡± After Xu Jingming finished exining the n, he said, ¡°Split up and set up an ambush.¡± The team immediately took action and hid in the forest beside the main road. Xu Jingming was with the three Lv. 8 experts as he patiently waited for the Yang family team to arrive. ¡°I see them.¡± Xu Jingming saw the team from afar. The Yang family team was riding horses, and even though they had short horses, they arrived in just a minute. ¡°Move out!¡± Xu Jingming sent a message to the hired yers through the virtual world. It was silent! All the yers received the order and moved at the same time. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!? All of them turned into afterimages and charged out. ¡­ Nearly 300 people from the Yang family marched forward. Suddenly¡ª A group of people rushed down from the forest beside them. They stood in front of the team, behind the team, and on the other side of the forest. ¡°Bandits!¡± The Yang family team was also surprised. ¡°May I ask who you are?¡± A Yang family elder in the convoy said loudly, ¡°Our caravan doesn¡¯t have it easy doing business. We are willing to give you some money. Please let us go.¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± In the carriage, Yang Liao¡¯s wife and concubine were rmed. ¡°It¡¯s fine. It¡¯s normal to encounter bandits outside the city,¡± Yang Liao said. ¡°Those bandits will also think twice before fighting.¡± But at this moment, three terrifying psychic forces spread out. ¡°Neigh~¡± Many horses cowered in fear. The Yang family team immediately dismounted and tried their best to hold the reins. If they didn¡¯t, the horses would probably flee in fright. ¡°Not good.¡± The Yang family members also felt that something was amiss. Four figures walked out of the forest; leading the way was Xu Jingming wearing a human skin mask. He held a spear, and beside him were three Lv. 8 experts. Although the psychic forces of the three Lv. 8 experts Xu Jingming had hired were strong, enveloping nearly 300 people at the same time only terrified the horses. It had a much weaker effect on qualified experts! If it was only targeted at a few people, the threat of the psychic forces was much greater. The so-called psychic impact was also a form of a mental sh. The weak needed to resist the strong! If arge number of weak people resisted together¡­ the effects would be much better. ¡°Second Young Master Yang, it has only been a few days. How are you?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s voice sounded in the surroundings. Second Young Master Yang??The Yang family team couldn¡¯t help but panic. These bandits knew that they were from the Yang family and that their leader was Yang Liao? ¡°This voice sounds familiar?¡± Yang Liao carefully lifted the carriage curtain and saw four familiar people walking over. ¡°It¡¯s you guys?¡± Yang Liao jolted. Chapter 308 - The Gold

Chapter 308: The Gold

Yang Liao couldn¡¯t help but tremble when he saw the human skin mask-wearing Xu Jingming and the three Lv. 8 experts. Boom! Boom! The sky turned dark and thunderous. Raindrops started to fall. Yang Liao was still a capable person; he quickly calmed down and thought to himself,?Don¡¯t panic! It¡¯s different fromst time. I have more than 200 guards with me this time, and these bandits only have about 100 people. ¡°Everyone.¡± Yang Liao got out of the carriage and red at Xu Jingming and the others under the heavy protection of his guards. He shouted, ¡°You robbed mest time. Aren¡¯t you going overboard by doing it again?¡± ¡°Was it you who robbed Second Young Master previously?¡± An elder from the Yang family was furious. A group of experts had also been arranged to support Yang Liao. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s us.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°After thest robbery, I believe Second Young Master knows our rules very well. We only want money and won¡¯t kill anyone! As long as you obediently hand over all your gold and silver, all of you can survive¡­ If you resist, don¡¯t me us.¡± ¡°How dare you!¡± the Yang family elder rebuked angrily and nced at Yang Liao. Yang Liao nodded slightly. ¡°I¡¯ll leave everything to you, Second Uncle.¡± This elder was also a coteral rtive of the Yang family. Although he was strong, he still listened to Yang Liao¡¯s orders. The Yang family elder nodded slightly and stared at Xu Jingming and the others coldly. ¡°Everyone, you can still live if you walk away. Otherwise, there will definitely be casualties in the battle. It will be toote to regret it when that happens.¡± ¡°Sigh.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head gently. ¡°There are always some people who can¡¯t read the situation. Attack!¡± ...... Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t be bothered to waste his breath. ¡°Team 1, follow me; the others guard the convoy.¡± The Yang family elder also held a spear and led the charge. More than 90 experts followed the Yang family elder. Although this Yang family convoy had nearly 300 people, their elite core consisted of about 90 members. The only 15 first-rate experts in the team were hidden among them, and there were also arge number of second-rate and third-rate experts. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The 60 first-rate experts beside Xu Jingming turned into afterimages and charged out. ¡°Let¡¯s attack as well,¡± Xu Jingming said. He held a spear and charged into the enemy team with the three Lv. 8 experts beside him. Whoosh. Swish! Swish! Swish! First-rate experts were the backbone of the Yang family, but the 60 people on Xu Jingming¡¯s side were all first-rate experts! With their teamwork, they were naturally even more terrifying. The moment they shed, it was a one-sided battle! On the Yang family team¡¯s side, some second-rate and third-rate experts were quickly killed. Even first-rate experts copsed and died. ¡°What?¡± The moment they shed, the Yang family elites realized how terrifying the enemy was. ¡°These people are all first-rate experts?¡± The Yang family elder was rmed. Two or three super experts could be dealt with using overwhelming numbers! They could be besieged with all kinds of concealed weapons and throwing weapons! In Blood Rain World, everyone¡¯s physique had the same upper limit. Under a siege, super experts would simrly lose their lives. However, 60 first-rate experts were too terrifying. ¡°Not good.¡± The Yang family elder noticed the experts on his side copsing one after another. ¡°The four leaders areing.¡± Xu Jingming and the three Lv. 8 experts arrived. ¡°Pfft.¡± A ck spear streaked across the sky and headed straight for the Yang family elder, colliding forcefully with the Yang family elder¡¯s spear. ng. The spears collided, but Xu Jingming¡¯s spear was as slippery as a python. The moment they collided, he naturally guided his strength and thrust his spear forward, piercing the Yang family elder¡¯s chest. The Yang family elder¡¯s eyes widened. He was also a first-rate expert, but he died in a single sh? ¡°Super expert.¡± As the Yang family elder copsed, he also noticed the massacre carried out by the other three Lv. 8 experts. ¡°Four super experts?¡± ¡­ At the back of the team, Liu Hai, Tu Ling, and Zhang Qing followed. They watched the battle from afar. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship is amazing,¡± Zhang Qing said seriously as she watched from afar. ¡°Haha¡­¡± Liu Hai observed from afar. ¡°This disciple of mine has improved rapidly, and he¡¯s now far ahead of me. The spear-wielding elder from before was extraordinary, and I wasn¡¯t confident in defeating him. However, Jingming killed him in one strike.¡± ¡°This is Earth¡¯s number one expert,¡± Tu Ling praised. ¡°My strength has just reached second-rate. I¡¯m far inferior to Brother Xu.¡± Zhang Qing, Liu Hai, and Tu Ling watched from afar. The three of them were also peerless experts on Earth, but they knew very well that Xu Jingming hadpletely left them in the dust! ****** In the one-sided massacre, only ten or so of the 90-plus elites in the Yang family team fled quickly when they saw that the situation turned south and returned to the team. The others had been killed on the spot, and the main road was littered with corpses. Yang Liao¡¯s face turned pale when he saw this. Xu Jingming was a little surprised. ¡°One person died?¡± The first-rate experts in the Yang family team¡¯s desperate counter-attack were quite impressive. Even though Xu Jingming¡¯s side was working with each other, a first-rate expert still lost his life. Of course, from the Yang family team¡¯s point of view, almost all their most elite experts were dead! The other party had only lost one person; the gap was too great. ¡°I know¡­¡± Others couldn¡¯t see Xu Jingming¡¯s true expression through the human skin mask, and his voice echoed in the surroundings. ¡°Many of the guards in your team were forced to join. Is there a need for you to risk your lives for the Yang family? As long as you make way to the empty space over there, I¡¯ll spare you.¡± ¡°If you have to foolishly risk your life for the Yang family, I can only show no mercy,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll count to ten¡ªhurry up and make a choice. Ten, nine¡­¡± Xu Jingming counted down. Many guards exchanged looks. They were all too familiar with each other. Many of them were brothers, friends, and neighbors, so they knew each other¡¯s mentality. ¡°These people are too strong. Warding them off is suicide.¡± ¡°Are we really going to risk our lives for Second Young Master?¡± Some among the guards whispered. ¡°Don¡¯t listen to him,¡± Yang Liao said anxiously. ¡°You know the oue of betraying the Yang family. Not only you, but even your families will be implicated.¡± ¡°Four, three¡­¡± Xu Jingming counted down very quickly, and his voice was very cold. One guard after another walked toward the empty space beside the main road. Especially when Xu Jingming¡¯s countdown was about to end, more guards immediately moved. It was obvious to the naked eye that more than half of the guards had chosen to betray their master! After all, more than 100 of these guards resented being forced to join the convoy. Resistance was akin to tempting fate! They naturally knew how to choose. When more than 100 people chose betrayal, the remaining loyal guards¡ªthose who had some brains to speak off¡ªunderstood what was happening.?If I don¡¯t leave, I¡¯ll be buried with him. ¡°It¡¯s useless for a third-rate expert like me to stay.¡± ¡°Those first-rate experts are all dead. What¡¯s the point of risking my life?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not worth risking my life for Second Young Master Yang.¡± Whoosh. ¡°Two, one!¡± When Xu Jingming finished counting down, most of the guards had already run to the side. Even more than half of the Yang family members had run over, and only a small number remained. ¡°The guards have seen you bandits,¡± Yang Liao said hoarsely. ¡°If you let these guards off, they will definitely report everything to the Yang family. The Yang family will definitely hunt you down.¡± ¡°You mean you want to silence all the guards by eliminating them?¡± Xu Jingming looked at Yang Liao. When the guards who had run to the open space heard this, they couldn¡¯t help but re at Yang Liao.?This damn Second Young Master. He had forced us previously! He is still trying to sow discord? ¡°I¡¯m willing to give you 10,000 gold.¡± Yang Liao gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Leave with the 10,000 gold and let us live.¡± Yang Liao panicked. His mission was too important. If he failed this time, and with his father¡¯s temper¡­ Even if he survived and returned, he wouldn¡¯t receive any attention in the future, and his fate would be much more miserable. ¡°Hand over 10,000 gold?¡± Xu Jingming waved his hand. ¡°Attack.¡± How can 10,000 gold be enough! I want everything! When he saw arge number of experts charging over, Yang Liao¡ªwho had been negotiating and still had some courage¡ªkneeled down in fright and shouted, ¡°Spare me! Spare me!¡± The cosmic citizen yers avoided him. They didn¡¯t know if their boss wanted to kill Yang Liao, so they naturally wouldn¡¯t make a decision on their own. ¡°The Yang family won¡¯t let you off.¡± Some of the Yang family loyalists in the team took the initiative to charge forward, but they were ughtered one after another. ¡°Spare me. I¡¯ll give it all to you¡ªI don¡¯t want it anymore!¡± Yang Liao kneeled there and didn¡¯t dare negotiate further. Pu! A spear tore through the air and prated his chest. Yang Liao was stunned. Xu Jingming drew his spear and walked away. He couldn¡¯t be bothered to look at Yang Liao and thought to himself,?I¡¯ve been secretly investigating for the past few days. Your antics have infuriated me so much that I want you dead! I spared your life previously¡­ just for today¡¯s operation. When the operation seeded, Yang Liao no longer had any value. Thus, he naturally enjoyed killing him. The moment the Yang family guards in the distance saw Yang Liao being stabbed¡ª Great.?Third Qiao stared at this scene with delight in his eyes. He had long hated Second Young Master to the core. His daughter¡¯s death was Second Young Master¡¯s doing. ¡°Nice kill.¡± ¡°Awesome.¡± ¡°This time, the convoy will bepletely crippled. It¡¯s impossible for them to head to the eastern region again.¡± Many guards were secretly delighted, and few were truly angry because of Yang Liao¡¯s fate. It was because thetter had never treated the guards as humans all these years! His methods were too ruthless, and the guards had umted too much resentment. To Xu Jingming, a team led by this idiotic leader was the easiest to deal with. That was why Yang Liao was still alive today! ¡°Gold is mainly distributed in five ces. Some members of the Yang family also carry gold.¡± The three Lv. 8 experts used their psychic powers to envelop the team and easily found the ces where gold was hidden. First was the vest Yang Liao had on him. There was a total of 10,000 gold hidden in the vest! The carriage Yang Liao was in also hid 5,000 gold. There were also other Yang family members carrying gold, and they were found one by one. ¡°A total of 26,800 gold.¡± Xu Jingming quickly gathered the gold. With a wave of his hand, Liu Hai, Tu Ling, and Zhang Qing rushed over from afar. ¡°The Yang family team is very easy to deal with. The most important thing now is to keep the gold.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the three of them and handed a bundle of gold to Liu Hai. ¡°Act ording to the n.¡± He also gave Tu Ling and Zhang Qing a bag of gold. The two of them took it and carried it on their backs. Xu Jingming wore Yang Liao¡¯s vest. Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tu Ling, and Zhang Qing exchanged looks. If they obtained too much gold, they would easily be targeted by the world! Especially after the previous few operations, the gold Xu Jingming had umted was already high enough, so he naturally had to be more cautious. I wonder how much of this 26,800 gold can be truly retained, he thought to himself. He had distributed the gold because he didn¡¯t want to put all his eggs in one basket. ¡°Everyone!¡± Xu Jingming looked around. ¡°Retreat!¡± The order was given. The team of more than 100 people quickly retreated into the forest. Chapter 309 - End of Operation (1)

Chapter 309: End of Operation (1)

Xu Jingming led more than 100 people into the forests before rendezvousing. ¡°Everyone.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the many cosmic citizen yers he had hired and smiled. ¡°All of you did a good job for the past half a month! Please stick to the original n. Just an hour more, and the mission will officially end.¡± These yers nodded and split into small teams that entered the depths of the forest, leaving only Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tu Ling, Zhang Qing, and the three Lv. 8 experts. ¡°Let¡¯s retreat too.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. He led two Lv. 8 experts, while Liu Hai led one Lv. 8 expert. Tu Ling and Zhang Qing went alone into the depths of the forest. ¡­ More than 100 people in the Yang family convoy were left dead on the main road. The rain slowly washed the blood into the ditch beside them. As for the many surviving guards and Yang family members in the open space, they looked at each other with doubt and unease in their eyes. ¡°Second Young Master is dead, but we can continue heading east,¡± a Yang family member said. ¡°With the strength of more than 170 of us, we can take root in an ordinary city in the eastern region.¡± ¡°Head east? It¡¯s a long and arduous journey. Who¡¯s going to pay us?¡± a guard asked. ¡°The team consists of qualified experts, and we¡¯ll be risking our lives along the way. That won¡¯te cheap,¡± another guard said. The Yang family members looked at each other. They still hoped to be masters and control these guards, but the critical point now was that they didn¡¯t have money! The money had been plundered. ...... The higher the guards¡¯ strength, the higher their sry. It was too dangerous to head to the eastern region, so the sry was higher than usual. These guards needed at least ten taels of silver a month, and the first-rate experts cost 200 taels of silver a month! Of course, only two first-rate experts in the team remained alive. The entire convoy cost thousands of taels of silver every month! ¡°You want us to serve you without paying us? Dream on.¡± A guard scoffed at the Yang family members. ¡°Even if you are paying, we won¡¯t go to the eastern region!¡± Third Qiao¡¯s eyes were fierce as he swept his gaze at the Yang family. ¡°We betrayed Second Young Master and watched helplessly as he and the others were killed. We can¡¯t let the Yang family know about this! If the Yang family finds out, our families in the capital will definitely be implicated.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± ¡°We can¡¯t let the Yang family know.¡± Many guards were also very afraid of this¡ªthe Yang family was very cruel to traitors. Many of them were rooted in the capital, and their families were in the capital. Although the Yang family had sent teams to leave the capital, arge number of people remained, including the family head, Yang Muyang. The Yang family was still powerful enough in the capital, and they could easily wipe out all the traitors¡¯ family members. ¡°The 21 of them are from the Yang family.¡± The guards stared at the Yang family members. The hearts of the Yang family members trembled. They didn¡¯t dare hold hopes of being masters anymore. ¡°We¡¯re only a coteral branch.¡± ¡°We also have to listen to Second Young Master¡¯s orders. We betrayed and abandoned Second Young Master this time. If we return¡­ we won¡¯t be able to survive.¡± ¡°Right, we also betrayed Second Young Master.¡± The Yang family members immediately spoke. Third Qiao swept his gaze around and said, ¡°All 173 of us have to act together! Anyone who dares to betray the team and inform the Yang family will be hunted down by everyone else.¡± ¡°Third Lord Qiao, you call the shots.¡± ¡°Right, all of us are in the same boat.¡± Many guards spoke. Third Qiao pointed at the corpses of Yang Liao and the others. ¡°Let¡¯s deal with the corpses immediately! We can¡¯t let the Yang family discover Second Young Master¡¯s death! After that¡­ let¡¯s go to White Sea Mountain more than 50 kilometers away and find a mountain to establish ourselves on.¡± Almost all of these people were qualified experts, and they were very fast. They quickly dealt with the corpses. Then, everyone rode their horses and brought the carriage forward to temporarily stay in the White Sea Mountains. Other than some blood, there was nothing left on the original battlefield. The Yang family didn¡¯t know of Yang Liao¡¯s death and thought that the team he led was on the way to the eastern region. ¡­ Tu Ling and Zhang Qing separated and walked for a long time in the forest. It¡¯s about time.?Tu Ling chose a spot in the weeds and reached out to lift a piece of soil. She kicked it with her foot, producing a hole. Then, she ced her bundle inside and covered the soil with weeds! One can¡¯t tell the difference with the naked eye.?Tu Ling nodded in satisfaction. The ce she chose had weeds nearly a meter tall, and there were no traces of her hiding her bundle in the grass. My mission isplete.?Tu Ling looked around and then disappeared into thin air, having gone offline. It was the same for Zhang Qing. She found a suitable ce deep in the forest, hid her bundle, and went offline. ****** Despite it being noon, the sky was dark, and raindrops were falling. Xu Jingming led the two Lv. 8 experts in the direction of the capital. They weren¡¯t particrly fast, their figures a little blurry as they walked step by step. They moved at about 20 meters per second. In the face of Blood Rain World¡¯s targeting, the gold was divided into four parts. Master and I will each rush to the capital with the gold! Sister Tu Ling and Sister Zhang will hide the gold in the forest. None of the four parts exceeds 10,000 gold. The targeting of Blood Rain World shouldn¡¯t be too intense, right??Xu Jingming guessed. Suddenly, a group of ck-robed figures charged over from afar. ¡°They¡¯re hostile,¡± said a Lv. 8 expert beside him. Upon closer inspection, Xu Jingming noticed that the figures in the distance were wearing ck clothes with a faint lotus pattern on them. Chapter 310 - End of Operation (2)

Chapter 310: End of Operation (2)

¡°ck Lotus Sect,¡± Xu Jingming said with a frown. ¡°These are all disciples of the ck Lotus Sect. As the sect with the longest history and most terrifying strength in Blood Rain World, they are also the mostmonly employed thugs in Blood Rain World. I just didn¡¯t expect¡­ ck Lotus Sect disciples to appear 50 kilometers outside the capital.¡± ¡°Thugs hired by Blood Rain World?¡± The two Lv. 8 experts looked at the group of ck-robed men with interest. There were more than 100 people in this group of ck-robed men. The silver-haired elder in the lead had a cold gaze. When he intercepted Xu Jingming and the others, he shouted, ¡°Kneel, and I¡¯ll spare your lives!¡± The other ck-robed men stared at Xu Jingming and the others as if they were prey. The capital had been in chaos recently, and manyrge families had a nagging feeling that something was amiss. Thus, they began to get their family members to escape the capital! Over the years, the ck Lotus Sect¡ªwhich had always focused on rebellion¡ªhad long infiltrated the capital. They naturally knew that therge families had sent convoys out. Therefore, the ck Lotus Sect also mobilized arge number of people to secretly hunt outside the capital. This team of more than 100 people was one of the teams. If they encountered arge team, the higher-ups would decide on a n after receiving the news! But when encountering three to five people? They would naturally finish them off easily. ¡°Kneel?¡± Xu Jingming exchanged looks with the two Lv. 8 experts beside him. Boom! Boom! Boom! The three of them moved at the same time and pounced at the ck-robed men. ...... ¡°Die!¡± The ck Lotus Sect disciples took umbrage.?How dare just three people act with such defiance?? All of them immediately released the concealed weapons they were best at! Instantly, arge number of concealed weapons shot out and surrounded Xu Jingming and the others. The concealed weapons released by qualified experts posed a huge threat¡ªeven super experts would falter in the face of arge number of concealed weapons. However, Xu Jingming and the others worked together! ng! ng! ng! The three of them worked together and only needed to block a portion of the concealed weapons. In the blink of an eye, the three of them charged into the crowd of ck Lotus Sect disciples. Boom! Boom! Two terrifying psychic forces suddenly erupted and struck every ck Lotus Sect disciple¡¯s mind. Although attacking more than 100 qualified experts at the same time couldn¡¯t make them lose their ability to resist, these disciples were still greatly affected. Most of them felt fear, and they even felt the world in front of them distort. Most of these disciples were only second-rate or third-rate, with only three first-rate experts. Pu! Pu! Pu! Xu Jingming ughtered wantonly with his spear. Thanks to the mental impact dealt to the enemy¡ªcourtesy of his twopanions¡ªthe ck Lotus Sect disciples¡¯ reaction slowed down a little! The gap in strength between the two parties was huge to begin with. If their reaction were any slower, they would be courting death! Under the downpour, blood-colored shes bloomed! The ck Lotus Sect disciples copsed one after another. Xu Jingming was a super expert after all! He naturally ughtered most of the second-rate and third-rate ck Lotus Sect disciples. ¡°What?¡± The silver-haired elder¡¯s expression changed drastically. ¡°Three super experts?¡± With three super experts working together, each of them only needed to deal with an enemy in one direction. If the deterrence force of a super expert was 1, then the deterrence force of three super experts in a formation was 10! Just the ck Lotus Sect alone couldn¡¯t break through the trio¡¯s formation. If they couldn¡¯t break through the formation, they could only be ughtered! ¡°Retreat!¡± the silver-haired elder ordered and retreated. Upon receiving the order, the panicking ck Lotus Sect disciples didn¡¯t hesitate to flee in all directions. They wished they had more than two legs. Xu Jingming and the others only had three people after all, but they managed to kill several more! The other ck Lotus Sect disciples had long fled into the distance. ¡°It¡¯s indeed quite dangerous to be surrounded by more than a hundred people and have them deliver sneak attacks with all kinds of concealed weapons.¡± ¡°Leader, your spearmanship is quite impressive as well, and he works quite well with us. If it were just the two of us, this battle would be much harder,¡± the two Lv. 8 experts said with a smile. ¡°If I were alone, I probably wouldn¡¯t be able to block the first wave of concealed weapons,¡± Xu Jingmingmented with a smile. The three of them chatted andughed as they continued forward. The ck Lotus Sect disciples only returned after a while to collect the corpses of their fellow disciples. ¡°These three are too strong.¡± ¡°All of them are super experts, and their mental strength is very terrifying.¡± ¡°What bad luck. We actually encountered three powerful super experts.¡± ¡°Nearly 30 people died in just a short battle.¡± These ck Lotus Sect disciples felt lingering fear. ¡­ After experiencing this batch of ck Lotus Sect disciples, Xu Jingming had a guess.?How vast is the area 50 kilometers away from the capital? It¡¯s too much of a coincidence for our small team to encounter the ck Lotus Sect disciples in the wilderness. It¡¯s most likely Blood Rain World¡¯s targeting! Xu Jingming still carefully observed his surroundings. Suddenly¡ª A voice sounded in his mind. ¡°Jingming, I encountered dozens of experts from the ck Lotus Sect on my way back to the capital. Those experts were very strong, and there was even a super expert! I was killed and couldn¡¯t retain the gold.¡± Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. His consciousness then instantly left Blood Rain World, and heforted, ¡°Master, it¡¯s within expectations that Blood Rain World will target you.¡± Afterforting him, Xu Jingming continued his journey to the capital, but he was a little down. This was because of the four portions of gold, he and his master carried the most at 9,800 gold. I was intercepted here, and Master was also attacked by the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s experts? How many experts did the ck Lotus Sect send around the capital? At this moment, he vaguely realized¡­ As manyrge families in the capital sent teams to leave the capital quietly, the ck Lotus Sect also lurked and hunted around the capital! This was also arge-scale sh between therge families in the capital and the ck Lotus Sect. There would be arge number of casualties on both sides. He was only a small fry. It was thanks to Blood Rain World¡¯s guidance that the ck Lotus Sect intercepted him. I¡¯m finally in the capital.?As Xu Jingming traveled, he looked at the southern city gate two to three kilometers away and heaved a sigh of relief. The probability of arge-scale battle happening near the capital was extremely low. This was because the capital¡¯s garrison might be attracted over at any moment. ¡°Good job, the two of you.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the two Lv. 8 experts beside him. ¡°The mission is officially over.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The two Lv. 8 experts smiled and nodded. It was only an interesting experience for them. ¡°After gamboling around with you a few times, I have some understanding of Blood Rain World¡¯s capital.¡± ¡°I can try figuring it out.¡± These two Lv. 8 experts wanted to give it a try. At the very least, Pang Ze and Xu Jingming¡¯s operation went quite smoothly. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The capital is getting more and more chaotic. You can try fishing in troubled waters, but don¡¯t be greedy!¡± The two Lv. 8 experts nodded. ¡°Goodbye.¡± The two of them disappeared into thin air and went offline. To the two Lv. 8 experts, this was only a simple cooperation with Xu Jingming and Pang Ze. The probability of them working together again in the future was very low. Xu Jingming immediately rushed to the south city gate and didn¡¯t queue. He showed his token and quickly entered the city. ¡­ After returning to the capital, he returned to his residence in the southern district and made an online transaction. Soon, someone knocked on the door. Xu Jingming opened the courtyard door and saw an amiable elder walking in with a thin man. ¡°Brother Jing.¡± The elder praised, ¡°It has only been a few days, but you have another 9,800 gold. Impressive.¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t easy.¡± Xu Jingming closed the courtyard door and entered the house with the men. He then took out the tattered vest and suddenly tore it open. Gold pieces fell and piled up. The elder also took out a 20-tael piece of gold and ced it over. Following that, he nodded at the thin man beside him. ¡°It¡¯s exactly 10,000 gold.¡± Xu Jingming watched from the side. He had seen 10,000-gold sacrifices several times and was very familiar with them. Under the familiar glow, the thin man and the 10,000 gold disappeared. At the same time, cosmic dors entered Xu Jingming¡¯s personal ount. ¡°1,000,000,000 cosmic dors have been credited to your ount. Your bnce: 1,908,200,000 cosmic dors. Sent from: Myriad Worlds Group.¡± Xu Jingming also received news of the change in his ount bnce. Xu Jingming looked at the elder in surprise. ¡°Sir, you overpaid?¡± ¡°I rounded it up for this payment,¡± the elder replied with a smile. ¡°I look forward to doing more business with you in the future, Brother Jing.¡± ¡°Definitely.¡± Xu Jingming also felt that the other party was quite forthright. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take my leave then.¡± The elder turned and left. After sending the other party off, he felt much more rxed. The money was safe in the bag! After the online transaction, Blood Rain World couldn¡¯t snatch his money away! I wonder how much of the two bundles outside the city will be left,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. He didn¡¯t dy and immediately put on his raincoat and bamboo hat before carrying his spear holster and heading out of the city again. Things might turn awry if he dyed any further. It was better to go out of the city early to find the bundles. Chapter 311 - Intent Condensing into One (Final Chapter of Volume)

Chapter 311: Intent Condensing into One (Final Chapter of Volume)

It was already afternoon. The sky became darker, and the rain became heavier. There were fewer pedestrians on the road. Xu Jingming wore a straw raincoat and a bamboo hat and walked silently alone. Without the Blood Rain World¡¯s targeting, it will be raining heavily outside the Imperial City. I shouldn¡¯t encounter ck Lotus Sect disciples, Xu Jingming thought to himself. He didn¡¯t panic. Even if he encountered ck Lotus Sect disciples from afar, he could run! Without the world¡¯s targeting, the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s team was unlikely to keep chasing after him. As for encountering ordinary bandits? As a super expert, Xu Jingming felt that the ones who should be afraid in the encounter were the ordinary bandits! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The rain became heavier. Xu Jingming stepped on the yellowish grass and traversed the wilderness. At this moment, the official road was very muddy, making it unsuitable for walking. He walked rather quickly. It only took him an hour to cover a distance of more than 50 kilometers. It went pretty smoothly; I didn¡¯t encounter any plundering.?Xu Jingming entered the forest and began searching for the bundles. After Tu Ling and Zhang Qing went offline, they had already sent a video to Xu Jingming. Through the video, Xu Jingming also knew where the two bundles were hidden. On this hill, beside a short-necked tree. It¡¯s here!?Xu Jingming quickly found the ce where Tu Ling had hidden her bundle. He dug and found it hidden inside. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of joy. ...... I knew it. It¡¯s buried underground in a remote ce. Even if the Blood Rain World has an invisible hand¡­ It won¡¯t be that easy for Blood Rain World¡¯s natives to find it, Xu Jingming thought. This was a stupid method, but it was also an extremely efficient method. ording to the information gathered from the virtual world¡¯swork, many cosmic citizen yers in Blood Rain World chose to scatter and hide. Most of them could preserve a lot of their gains. 3,600 gold.?Xu Jingming checked it and ced the gold into the belt he had prepared in satisfaction. He ced the gold pieces neatly and tied the belt around his waist! The density of gold was very high. The thick belt Xu Jingming had prepared had a portion of its capacity filled, so he could carry quite a bit of gold. I¡¯ll go to the next ce. Xu Jingming found the ce where Zhang Qing hid her bundle in just three minutes. However, this ce was filled with footprints, and many ces had been excavated. This made Xu Jingming¡¯s expression change. It¡¯s gone.?Xu Jingming also discovered that a huge crater had been dug out where Zhang Qing had hidden her bundle! There was nothing left. Many people have been here.?Xu Jingming observed the many muddy footprints around him and sighed to himself.?This is the invisible hand of the world. It guided a bandit team to pass by? A bandit happened to discover the hidden bundle? He had expected to lose one of the two bundles of gold. He didn¡¯t suspect Zhang Qing of leaking the news in the virtual world and getting other cosmic citizen yers to dig it out in advance. This was because¡­ He was considered fast to have rushed over to the hidden bundle! Moreover, he could tell from the muddy footprints that a group of people had passed by. There was no need for so many cosmic citizen yers to rush over. Moreover, after discovering the gold, they had dug up plenty of the surroundings. Zhang Qing had just be a cosmic citizen not long ago, so she knew very little about the virtual world. Moreover, as China¡¯s number one female swordsman, Zhang Qing¡¯s character was trustworthy. I have to return to the capital before the city gates close.?Xu Jingming immediately returned silently. In the heavy rain. Xu Jingming was alone in the wilderness. The sky was dark, and the rain was heavy. The visibility even for qualified experts was 100 meters¡ªthis protected Xu Jingming to a certain extent. The return journey went very smoothly. He didn¡¯t encounter any looting and returned to the capital. Done.?Xu Jingming returned to his permanent residence in South City. He divided the 3,600 gold into three parts and carefully hid them! Unless someone came to tear down the house and dig three feet into the ground, they could forget about finding the gold. I won¡¯t deposit this 3,600 gold into the bank. After all, it¡¯s not a lot.?Xu Jingmingy down on a recliner and took a sk of wine and some snacks. He then leisurely ate and drank as he stared at the pouring rain outside.?When I reach Lv. 7, I¡¯ll think of a way to gather 10,000 gold for the sacrifice. ¡­ In Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space in the virtual world. After the mission ended, Xu Jingming naturally gave Liu Hai, Tu Ling, and Zhang Qing a treat. ¡°Brother Xu, have you found the two bundles you hid?¡± Tu Ling asked. ¡°It¡¯s about as I expected,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°We obtained too much gold this time and were targeted by Blood Rain World! Master and I encountered a ck Lotus Sect team on the way. One of the bundles we hid was also discovered by bandits. We were quite lucky to get a bundle back.¡± Tu Ling and Zhang Qing nodded slightly. ¡°The more money one gains in Blood Rain World, the more they will be targeted.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°I¡¯m still weak. If I had the strength of a super expert, I might be able to escape from the ck Lotus Sect¡¯s team.¡± ¡°A super expert¡¯s actualbat bonus has to be at least 20¡Á,¡± Tu Ling eximed in surprise. ¡°I¡¯ve only exceeded 5¡Á since I started cultivating.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t even reached 5¡Á.¡± Zhang Qing shook her head. ¡°Those of us who rely on ourselves to break through to be cosmic lifeforms will quickly reach Lv. 6,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°After reaching Lv. 6, our bodies in reality can also transform into intermediate cosmic lifeforms! When that happens, it will be very easy for our actualbat bonus to reach 5¡Á.¡± Chapter 312 - Intent Condensing into One (Final Chapter of Volume) (2)

Chapter 312: Intent Condensing into One (Final Chapter of Volume) (2)

Zhang Qing nodded. After all, she had just broken through not long ago and was only a Lv. 5 cosmic lifeform. ¡°There are so many delicacies in the virtual world.¡± Tu Ling ate happily and praised, ¡°All kinds of delicacies in the universe¡ªeven delicacies that don¡¯t exist in reality¡ªare avable, making it the ce of dreams for foodies.¡± Xu Jingming also ate happily. ¡°This meal today will cost at least 100,000 cosmic dors,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°I can¡¯t bear spending this much.¡± ¡°Master, you¡¯ve also reached first-rate. You can earn at least one million cosmic dors a month,¡± Xu Jingmingmented with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s fine to be extravagant asionally.¡± ¡°Kid, you¡¯ve reached super level, right?¡± Liu Hai looked at his disciple. From afar, he could sense that his disciple¡¯s strength far exceeded that of ordinary first-rate experts. Zhang Qing and Tu Ling also looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Just barely,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Wow¡ª¡± Zhang Qing widened her eyes and said, ¡°Be it being a sparring partner in the virtual world or as a hire, a super expert can easily find a job worth at least ten million cosmic dors a month.¡± Yes, the monthly hiring fee for the Lv. 8 experts Xu Jingming had previously hired cost 35 million cosmic dors. But for Xu Jingming, whose actualbat bonus had reached 20¡Á, the hiring fee only exceeded ten million cosmic dors. In terms of actualbat techniques, he wasn¡¯t much worse than a Lv. 8 expert. It was just that his mind wascking. In Blood Rain World, an expert like Xu Jingming was stronger than the Lv. 8 experts he hired when the three of them worked together. ¡°At least ten million cosmic dors a month easily.¡± Zhang Qing sighed. ¡°The gap between cosmic citizens is really huge.¡± ...... ¡°The gap between different evolutionary levels in the universe is astonishing.¡± Liu Hai said, ¡°For Jingming to reach super level, even if he¡¯s young and has a weaker mind, he should be close to Lv. 7.¡± ¡°Just a little short,¡± Xu Jingming immediately said. ¡°Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms and Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms,¡± Liu Hai said with a sigh. ¡°The further one goes, the number of them will decrease rapidly, and their ie will naturally increase rapidly! Many basic cosmic civilizations don¡¯t even have a single Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. If they be Lv. 9 lifeforms¡­ it¡¯s normal to have three to five inhabiteds as their territory.¡± Xu Jingming and the others fell silent. Lv. 9? Although Xu Jingming was only a step away from Lv. 7, the more he understood the evolutionary path, the more he understood how difficult it was to break through to be a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. All of Earth also yearned¡­ to produce a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform! This was also the miracle that countless basic civilizations in the universe yearned for the most! ¡°We still have to cultivate and evolve step by step. Lv. 9 is still very far from us,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°Master, Sister Zhang, Sister Tu Ling, I should have a chance to make all of you be Blood Rain Guards in the capital in a few days.¡± Liu Hai and Tu Ling¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°The capital is bing more and more chaotic,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The Blood Rain Guard has gone mad making side-ie. You can enter and take the opportunity to earn more.¡± ¡°Are you confident?¡± Liu Hai asked. ¡°I¡¯m confident. I¡¯ll tell you when it¡¯s done,¡± he said. ¡°Brother Xu, thanks!¡± Tu Ling immediately raised her ss and said happily, ¡°It feels good to cozy up to someone powerful.¡± Zhang Qing also raised her ss. ¡°Thank you, Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°China has very few cosmic citizens, so we naturally have to help each other,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile. ¡­ Next, Xu Jingming focused more on his spearmanship. He cultivated diligently every day, hoping to reach Lv. 7 as soon as possible! But after Beam Transformation Spear reached Lv. 6 99%, it stopped as though it was stuck. ****** Blood Rain World. In a restaurant. ¡°Try it. Their ingredients are really fresh and delicious,¡± Qiu Tong said. Xu Jingming also tasted the delicacies and kept piling on his praises. Qiu Tong was really a gourmet in the capital who had unearthed so many delicious ces. ¡°Have you heard?¡± Xu Jingming said as he ate. ¡°His Majesty eventually sent Lord Wang Jiuyan to lead the expedition.¡± ¡°Yeah, the news has long spread in the South Wing HQ,¡± Qiu Tong replied. ¡°Lord Wang was originally the South Wing¡¯s envoy, but he was sent to fight the western rebels. In fact, it¡¯s most suitable for Lord Fei to lead the troops. After all, Lord Fei is most familiar with the troops dispatched from the empire¡¯s eastern region. He can also take over as quickly as possible andmand them as if they were his.¡± ¡°Lord Fei is still in the capital and hasn¡¯t returned to the eastern region,¡± Xu Jingming said in a low voice. ¡°These power struggles are too messy. Food is still the best; eating good food is the most enjoyable thing,¡± Qiu Tongmented. She hadn¡¯t been in the capital for long, but she was already tired of the power struggles. Most of her attention was on the delicacies in the capital. The delicacies in the capital were over a hundred times more than her hometown, Lanyue City. ¡°Delicious food is good.¡± Xu Jingming also enjoyed eating and drinking and didn¡¯t mention Lord Fei again. After all, they couldn¡¯t help Fei Qing in the power struggle at the empire¡¯s upper echelons. ¡­ Time passed. In the blink of an eye, more than two months had passed, but Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship was still stuck at Lv. 6 99%. On the streets of the capital. ¡°We won, we won.¡± ¡°General Wang Jiuyan led an army into the empire¡¯s western region and won six battles, defeating the main force of the western rebels.¡± ¡°Of the 18 Bandit Chiefs¡ªKing Wei, King Su of the Western Regions, and others¡ªGeneral Wang Jiuyan killed six and captured nine. The Western Region¡¯s rebel army isn¡¯t far from obliteration.¡± The news reached the pce in the middle of the night, but it spread through the streets of the capital during the day! The entire city celebrated. ¡°General Wang Jiuyan is really impressive.¡± ¡°After so many expeditions to the western region, the western region has be even more corrupted. However, General Wang Jiuyan won battle after battle the moment he appeared. How impressive.¡± ¡°General Wang Jiuyan is simply a military god.¡± Countless people in the capital praised him. They admired General Wang Jiuyan from the bottom of their hearts because the rebels in the western region had copsed¡­ This meant that they couldn¡¯t threaten the capital anymore, and the capital could live a peaceful life again. What themoners wished for the most was for life to be peaceful. A great victory??Xu Jingming carried some packed pastries on the street and was a little surprised when he heard the news.?Is Lord Wang Jiuyan that good at leading troops? Lord Wang Jiuyan has been away from the capital for more than two months, but he has already defeated the main forces of the western rebels. Yet, my spearmanship remains stuck at Lv. 6 99%.?Xu Jingming shook his head and walked back to his residence with the pastries. He then picked up a spear and started practicing in the martial arts arena. Hu! Hu! Hu! He brandished his spear that tore through the air. Although Xu Jingming had just learned of Wang Jiuyan¡¯s victory, it didn¡¯t affect him. He was still focused on his spearmanship. To him, life evolution was most fundamental! Ever since he ignited his mind¡¯s light, he became more focused on practicing his spear. Hemanded his entire body with his psychic force,pletely condensing his mind into one and pouring it into the spear in his hand! Not only did every move and stance condense the entire body¡¯s strength, but it also instilled one¡¯s mind and will! The condensation of one¡¯s mind and will was one thing, but in fact, ¡®condensing¡¯ was a process! It was like forging iron¡ªonly after intense tempering could one turn it into steel. Condensing one¡¯s mind and will¡­ also required a process of tempering. Every battle, every time he practiced his spearmanship, and every time he tempered his mind was a process of ¡®condensing¡¯ his mind and will. It had been nearly three months since he ignited his mind¡¯s light. Xu Jingming could sense his slow improvement. Finally, when Xu Jingming stabbed out, his mental consolidation broke through a limit. At this moment, Xu Jingming felt his mind empty. This strike wasn¡¯t just spearmanship¡ªit was also a spear powered by Xu Jingming¡¯s will! Boom! When he stabbed out, his eyes burned with joy. He understood that he had broken through! Final Chapter of Volume¡ªCosmic Rookie Chapter 313 - Quakes Across the Earth

Chapter 313: Quakes Across the Earth

This feeling??Xu Jingming felt the changes in his body as he stabbed out. He could sense every cell in his body more clearly. Every move he made mobilized his entire body, and every cell¡¯s reaction became faster and more efficient! His reaction became more agile, and his attacks became faster and mightier. Although they only appeared a little faster, his strength clearly experienced an increase when every factor wasbined. Is this what it means to have a stronger mind and better control over the body??Xu Jingming whispered. He had read the first treatise of Beam Transformation and knew very well how strong the minds and wills of Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms were. They could split their minds into billions of pieces, and every cell seemed to have its own will. When released, the psychic force could interfere with reality. Xu Jingming returned to the house with his spear and closed the door before quietly going offline and returning to his personal space. ¡­ In the spaceship in his personal space in the virtual world. Xu Jingming sat on the sofa and opened his personalbat strength interface¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (92% Intermediate Cosmic Lifeform) Physique: 2.1 million Technique: Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 7 1%), Astral Spear Technique (Lv. 6 99%), Footwork (Lv. 6 97%), Shield Technique (Lv. 6 85%) Basic Combat Strength: 1.05 billion ...... Energy: 210 million Combat Bonus: 2250% Combat Strength: 29.6 billion I¡¯ve indeed broken through to Lv. 7.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t care about thebat strength and energy data because Earth¡¯sary security defense system prohibited energy from being released beyond 9.8 meters. No matter how destructive an individual was, they were powerless against theary security defense system of a basic cosmic civilization before reaching Lv. 9. Only by breaking through from Lv. 8 to Lv. 9¡ªfrom a cosmic lifeform to an Origin lifeform¡ªwould one be able to suppress an entire civilization by themselves after going through a true qualitative change. In other words, before bing an Origin lifeform, an individual couldn¡¯t fight a civilization. I¡¯ve reached Lv. 7, but my Heavenly Python Evolution is still stuck at an intermediate cosmic lifeform¡¯s realm. I can try cultivating and breaking through.?Xu Jingming got up and started practicing the evolutionary method in the spaceship hall. After reaching Lv. 7, he should have a chance of breaking through to be an Advanced cosmic lifeform. ****** After bing a cosmic citizen, many of his citizenship rights were protected by the Cosmic Human Alliance, such as his privacy. Even though Xu Jingming was a member of Earth¡¯s civilization, Earth¡¯s civilization couldn¡¯t monitor him. They could only understand the most basic information. Was Xu Jingming¡¯s evolutionary level Lv. 6 or Lv. 7? That was something Earth knew. As for the more detailed evolutionary percentages of spearmanship, footwork, and shield techniques, Earth had no way of knowing. ¡°Cosmic citizen, Xu Jingming (Hunter Cosmic Sector, Oohook Star Alliance, Earth). Male, Lv. 7. ount bnce: 1926.2 million cosmic dors.¡± A message was naturally sent to Earth via the virtual worldwork. The moment the synchronization happened, Earth¡¯s AI informed Earth Alliance and China. The reason why they knew about the ount bnces of a person was that as the home civilization, they had the right to tax cosmic citizens. Thus, they naturally had to be kept abreast of any mary transactions. Of course, most basic civilizations didn¡¯t tax cosmic citizens. ¡°Lv. 7?¡± The Earth Alliance Council and China¡¯s upper echelons were shocked when they received the news. Whoosh. The Earth Alliance Council urgently convened in the virtual world! Only Angus¡ªthe Alliance¡¯s secretary general¡ªand the five representatives of the council countries attended the meeting. ¡°Just 47 days before our civilization protection period ends, we received good news that will excite the entire civilization.¡± Secretary General Angus was in high spirits. ¡°The number one genius on Earth, Xu Jingming, has just broken through to be a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform.¡± The five council representatives were also very excited. The protection period for them as an emerging civilization wasing to an end, and all the countries on Earth were under great pressure! This was because the envoys from other civilizations would arrive on Earth in 47 days! Just as everyone was panicking, Xu Jingming broke through! ¡°This is the first Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform on Earth.¡± Secretary General Angus¡¯s eyes turned moist. ¡°He reached Lv. 7 in just a year or so after cultivating the evolutionary method. His potential is astonishing, and he has a chance of reaching Lv. 8.¡± ¡°As a Transcendentary lifeform genius, Xu Jingming has extremely high potential to begin with. It¡¯s just that he reached Lv. 7 in just a year or so. Xu Jingming¡¯s growth is much faster than his previously deduced rate of growth.¡± The five council representatives were also delighted. ¡°We have to invest more,¡± China¡¯s representative said. ¡°I think we have to provide Xu Jingming more support.¡± ¡°Aye.¡± ¡°Aye.¡± The five council members made a joint decision. Xu Jingming¡¯s growth speed surprised them. This was the greatest hope for Earth as a weak civilization in the vast universe! Earth naturally had to support him. They also hoped that this seedling of hope would grow into a towering tree that could shelter more people on Earth. ****** In the virtual world, the martial arts arena in his personal space simted a cosmic scene. On the surface of an asteroid in the vast cosmos, Xu Jingming practiced his spearmanship. Huh??Xu Jingming received a notification and was a little surprised.?Director Zhou? He tapped gently. Upon receiving permission, Director Zhou appeared from the void and arrived on the surface of the asteroid. ¡°Are you practicing your spearmanship?¡± Director Zhou smiled as he took in his surroundings. The asteroid was only a few hundred meters in diameter, and it was made of gray rock with a rtively t surface. ¡°I just broke through. I need more practice to consolidate my insights,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Director Zhou¡¯s eyes lit up as he smiled. ¡°It¡¯s such a big deal to break through to Lv. 7, but you¡¯re still so low-key.¡± ¡°Director, you are aware of that?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Although you¡¯re a cosmic citizen, you¡¯re a member of Earth¡¯s civilization after all. The virtual world updated us with your basic information in real-time,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°We found out the moment you broke through.¡± Director Zhou smiled happily. ¡°You¡¯re the first Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform on Earth.¡± ¡°It¡¯s only been a year or so since Earth made the evolutionary method public. I believe many Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms will break through in the future,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s different.¡± Director Zhou shook his head gently. ¡°They are still far inferior to you.¡± ¡°Oh right,¡± Director Zhou said seriously. ¡°If you encounter any difficulties in your evolution, feel free to tell me. If it weren¡¯t for your breakthrough, I would¡¯ve thought that your progress in both the virtual world and reality was on par.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°In reality, I can only slowly absorb sr energy. My body¡¯s evolution is a little slow.¡± ¡°Earth has long prepared an R9 artificial star and a 100,000¡Á gravity chamber,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°It¡¯s all in preparation for Earth¡¯s future evolvers. If we had known about your situation earlier, you could¡¯ve used it earlier.¡± ¡°R9 artificial star and 100,000¡Á gravity chamber?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. This was a very extravagant configuration. If he bought them himself, he wouldn¡¯t be willing to buy them at such high prices, nor could he afford them. ¡°It¡¯s only about ten billion cosmic dors in total,¡± Director Zhoumented. ¡°Compared to the virtual mainframe and the VR headsets for all citizens around the world¡­ this is nothing.¡± ¡°These two pieces of equipment are the basics for the evolution of cosmic lifeforms. They are enough for you to cultivate to Lv. 8. As for the cultivation beyond Lv. 8, there¡¯s nothing Earth can do about it,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°It¡¯s enough.¡± Xu Jingming was delighted. A gravity chamber at 100,000¡Á was enough before Lv. 8. ¡°I heard that after reaching Lv. 8, one¡¯s body can be cultivated to an unimaginable level. It¡¯s even close to Origin Force Transformation,¡± Director Zhou said with a sigh. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Cosmic Force was the most basic energy in the universe. All matter and energy wereposed of Cosmic Force. Cosmic Force was also unbelievably tiny; it was the smallest existence in the universe. Just observing them was a huge problem. At the very least, most of the technological equipment in basic cosmic civilizations couldn¡¯t see Cosmic Force. ¡°A Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°In terms of the body, they have to use all kinds of methods to get their body closer and closer to Origin Force Transformation. During the process of approaching Origin Force Transformation, their body will be even more terrifying. They can even walk on the surface of a neutron star.¡± ¡°In terms of the mind, the requirements are almost a hundred times higher than the body¡¯s. There¡¯s only one requirement for the mind: to control Cosmic Force,¡± Xu Jingming said. His mental strength could clearly detect a desk, mosquitoes, and other objects at close range. If he was slightly further away, his perception of them would be blurry. As for Origin lifeforms, their psychic force was needed to control Cosmic Force. It was countless times smaller than an atomic nucleus. ¡°The mind stirs Cosmic Force and uses it to push the body to the final step of breaking through, allowing them topletely undergo Origin Force Transformation and be an Origin lifeform,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°After bing an Origin lifeform, many technological weapons can¡¯t injure them even at point-nk range.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve also heard that an attack that can wipe out Cosmic Force is needed to injure an Origin lifeform.¡± Director Zhou sighed. ¡°But most basic civilizations in the universe don¡¯t have weapons that can wipe out Cosmic Force. Even with such weapons, it¡¯s very difficult to hit an Origin lifeform.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had checked the information on Origin lifeforms. An Origin lifeform criminal had once taken revenge by wiping out a civilization¡¯s eight inhabiteds! The civilization knew that he wasing, but they couldn¡¯t do anything to stop him! Origin lifeforms traversed space too quickly. In a few minutes, other than those lucky enough to not be on their homeworld, all life on the eights was wiped out. Of course, that Origin lifeform¡¯s crime was made public because he had been captured by the Cosmic Human Alliance and received the punishment he deserved. After Director Zhou and Xu Jingming had a good chat, the former took out a document and handed it to Xu Jingming. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯re the first Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform on Earth, and you¡¯re also the most talented evolver. Earth will also do its best to groom you. This contains the resources Earth can provide you.¡± Xu Jingming looked down. There were many records in the document. The first item was ten billion cosmic dors. ¡°Our Earth has just be a basic cosmic civilization; it¡¯s an emerging civilization.¡± Director Zhou looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Our resources are limited, and so is our information. What we can help you with¡­ might not even beparable to a family from a powerful civilization.¡± ¡°It¡¯s enough.¡± Xu Jingming was very grateful. Director Zhou smiled and said, ¡°Oh right, you¡¯re now in the virtual world and interacting with other cosmic civilization citizens! However, you have to asionally return to your hometown¡¯s virtual world to take a look and challenge the Cosmos Tower. Your strength is enough to clear the sixth level of Cosmos Tower. If you don¡¯t challenge it, many people will find it unfair if others do in the future. After all, your strength far exceeds that of the other cosmic citizens on Earth.¡± ¡°You¡¯re publicly recognized as the number one evolver on Earth,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Director, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll clear Cosmos Tower¡¯s sixth floor today,¡± Xu Jingming immediately promised. ¡­ Therefore, on the day he broke through to Lv. 7, April 13, 2083, he entered Earth¡¯s virtual world and arrived in front of Cosmos Tower. Chapter 314 - Sacrifice 10,000 Gold (1)

Chapter 314: Sacrifice 10,000 Gold (1)

Xu Jingming walked into the towering Cosmos Tower and arrived at the sixth floor. I haven¡¯t tried it again ever since I failed half a year ago.?Xu Jingming appeared in midair, wearing modern sportswear and holding only a spear. He looked at the bustling metropolis in front of him. The skyscrapers were even more magical than in reality. A ck-robed man stood on the top of the skyscraper in front of him. The ck-robed man stood beside the rooftop swimming pool and overlooked the city. He suddenly sensed something and looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°¡± ¡°A bedbug?¡± The ck-robed man nced at Xu Jingming and extended his right hand to point at him. His five fingers shot out specks of light. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Five specks of light drew strange arcs and attacked Xu Jingming from different angles. Xu Jingming stood in midair, his body enveloped in a hazy glow. The specks of light shot past him, and his figure turned ethereal and disappeared. He appeared just three meters away. The ck-robed man frowned slightly and stopped controlling the five light specks. They drew a parab and plummeted into the distance. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! A speck of light crashed into a skyscraper, causing it to explode. The gravel from the explosion even implicated the surrounding buildings. ...... A light speck crashed into a stadium. Boom!? The entire stadium exploded and crashed, bringing down even the surrounding buildings. A speck of lightnded in the river and sted apart the bridge, sending the river¡¯s water crashing into both banks. Explosions urred in five ces! The destructive might in every spot was terrifying. Xu Jingming was used to it. This was the destructive force that a peak Lv. 6 cosmic lifeform could casually produce! ¡°Show me your full strength. Otherwise, you won¡¯t have the chance to make a move,¡± Xu Jingming said. He didn¡¯t want to dy and let his opponent on the sixth floor of Cosmos Tower gradually unleash his strength. ¡°Huh?¡± The ck-robed man raised his eyebrows and sneered. ¡°Use my greatest strength?¡± Whoosh. The ck-robed man disappeared into thin air, and when he appeared again, he was beside Xu Jingming. A terrifying saber beam then streaked past thetter! ¡°As you w¡ª¡± The ck-robed man appeared beside Xu Jingming as if he had teleported. When he struck out with the saber beam, he uttered a few words only to have his expression change before he could finish. Xu Jingming levitated motionlessly. He held the spear in one hand and moved the spear shaft slightly to block the strike. The ck-robed man revealed a look of shock and anger. ¡°It looks like you¡¯re not too strong.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. ¡°Pfft.¡± The ck-robed man didn¡¯t have the time to react before the spear prated his chest. The spear¡¯s force naturally vibrated, causing the ck-robed man to turn into dust and dissipate. I¡¯ve already reached Lv. 7. My actualbat bonus¡­ is considered the most terrifying among Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms in the universe. I¡¯m already quite a bully fighting you with a single hand.?Xu Jingming also found it too easy. ¡°You have cleared the sixth level. Prepare to enter the final seventh level of Cosmos Tower. Friendly reminder: You only stand a chance of clearing the seventh level after reaching Lv. 8.¡± A gentle voice sounded in his ears. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression stiffened when he heard that. After all, his spearmanship had only reached Lv. 7, and his evolutionary method was still stuck at a 99% intermediate cosmic lifeform. He had never thought of clearing the seventh level. I originally thought that top Lv. 7 experts could clear the seventh level. Who would¡¯ve thought that Earth would set the difficulty to be very high? Only Lv. 8s have a chance of clearing it??Xu Jingming thought and became even more curious. He could lose, but he had to take a look at the opponent on the seventh level. The scene in front of him changed, and he headed for the seventh floor of Cosmos Tower. ¡­ The seventh level¡ªand also the final level of Cosmos Tower! Earth had set it to the highest difficulty. This was a lonely. Whoosh. Xu Jingming appeared in the sky and kept falling uncontrobly toward the¡¯s surface. The surface of the had a dark-brown lithosphere. There were no nts or water. That is??As Xu Jingming plummeted, he finally saw a huge creature on the ground. This creature was more than 100 meters tall and more than 500 meters long as ity there like a hill! It had cyan skin with a small number of red patterns. It looked a little like the dinosaurs that had appeared in Earth¡¯s history. It was just that it was massive. Huff~ Puff~ This creature was sleeping, and its breathing formed a terrifying storm! The storm swept across an area of more than 50 kilometers, and its might left Xu Jingming dumbfounded. A storm that spans more than 50 kilometers just from its breathing??When Xu Jingmingnded, he suddenly felt an invisible vital maic field. It was the vital maic field possessed by this huge creature! Any trespasser was viewed with hostility. When Xu Jingming fell, he had clearly invaded its vital maic field. Not good.?Xu Jingming inexplicably panicked when he fell into the other party¡¯s vital maic field. The terrifying vital maic field also had a natural reaction when it sensed the invasion of other lifeforms. Lightning bolts appeared in the area of the vital maic field! Crackle!? Countless lightning bolts appeared without any warning. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have the time to react. The cosmic energy protecting his body was extremely weak in the face of the lightning. His entire body evaporated under the lightning. ¡°I¡­¡± Only the word ¡®I¡¯ lingered as Xu Jingming turned ethereal. ******* Is it that sick??Xu Jingming appeared outside Cosmos Tower in a daze.?Even if I be an Advanced cosmic lifeform, I would probably be insta-killed. It¡¯s no wonder the friendly reminder said that I only stand a chance of clearing it at Lv. 8. Chapter 315 - Sacrifice 10,000 Gold (2)

Chapter 315: Sacrifice 10,000 Gold (2)

Xu Jingming was a little speechless. Earth was clearly trying to inspire members of its homeworld to work hard and reach Lv. 8! Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms were a goal that many basic civilizations in the universe yearned for. After all, most basic civilizations couldn¡¯t produce a Lv. 8 in their entire history! As for Lv. 9? Everyone only had it as a thought. Huh??Xu Jingming noticed that beside the towering Cosmos Tower, a new huge list had been unfolded. There was only one name on the list. Cosmos Ranking (6th level)¡ª World Number One: Xu Jingming (China) Just me??Xu Jingming nced at the other list beside him. Tejano was ranked second on the fifth level. Ambassador Tejano will be leaving after the civilization protection period expires, right??Xu Jingming thought.¡¯¡¯ ¡­ On Mars. In a daze, Tejano sat on the outer wall of the spaceship. What do I want??Tejano was very vexed.?My mission will end after the civilization protection period ends. I have to give Father an answer. ...... He had many ideas, but he was also in a dilemma. Huh?? A notification suddenly appeared. Tejano looked at the message that appeared in midair and blinked.?Xu Jingming has already cleared Cosmos Tower¡¯s sixth level? This¡­ is a true genius? Tejano whispered softly, ¡°As for me, I¡¯m still only a Lv. 5 cosmic lifeform.¡± Tejano reached out and tapped open Xu Jingming¡¯s personal information. As ambassador of the Cosmic Human Alliance, he was in charge of protecting Earth during the civilization protection period. At this stage, he could naturally obtain arge amount of information about Earth. Xu Jingming¡¯s information was also avable to him. I shouldn¡¯t have looked at it.?Tejano wore a bitter expression. This was because the information was very clear¡ªLv. 7! He¡¯s already at Lv. 7, but I¡¯m only at Lv. 5.?Tejano realized how low his talent in evolution was. Perhaps it was because ofziness? Perhaps it was because of his poor talent? In short, Tejano understood that he really couldn¡¯tpete with Xu Jingming and the countless geniuses in the universe. He would be left in the dust. My father is Redmond! How can I embarrass my father??Tejano had his pride. How could he tolerate being trampled on in the dust? The evolutionary path won¡¯t work, but the academic path¡­?Tejano murmured.?I¡¯m not cut out for it either. Then, there¡¯s only one path!?Tejano nodded.?Be a boss and get Xu Jingming and the other geniuses to work for me! If I can¡¯t be an expert, I¡¯ll be the boss of many experts! Tejano had already determined his direction. His advantage was hiswork; his father¡¯s identity allowed him to make connections all over the Cosmic Human Alliance! With his hugework, as long as he knew how to use people, he could naturally do well. When I rise to prominence, I¡¯ll invite Xu Jingming to work for me, Tejano thought happily. Then, he tapped open the projection and began reading through all kinds of information in preparation for his entrepreneurship. ****** The news of Xu Jingming clearing Cosmos Tower¡¯s sixth level caused a stir on Earth, but he didn¡¯t pay attention to it. The countdown to the civilization protection period¡¯s end gave Xu Jingming a sense of urgency, and he didn¡¯t dare rx. Blood Rain World, Imperial Capital, Fei residence. ¡°Greetings, Lord Fei.¡± Xu Jingming bowed respectfully to Fei Qing. Fei Qing¡¯s expression was gloomy and a little tired, but his eyes remained calm and firm. When he saw Xu Jingming, Fei Qing revealed a rare smile. ¡°Why did you suddenlye to see me?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been under your wing ever since I came to the capital, and I¡¯m very grateful. However, I need to leave the capital for a few days. I can¡¯t confirm when I¡¯ll be back, so I specially came to bid you farewell,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You¡¯re leaving?¡± Fei Qing was puzzled. ¡°Are you dissatisfied because you¡¯ve been an ordinary Blood Rain Guard and want to leave?¡± ¡°No.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m very grateful for your grooming. I recently broke through to the super realm due to personal matters and have sufficient strength. Therefore, I have to leave the capital to settle some personal matters. After I¡¯m done, I¡¯ll return to the capital and continue to be of service to you.¡± ¡°Super realm?¡± Fei Qing was surprised and observed Xu Jingming carefully. ¡°When do you think you¡¯ll be back?¡± Fei Qing asked. ¡°If everything goes well, I¡¯ll be back in a few months,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°It¡¯s hard to say if anything crops up.¡± He didn¡¯t know what would happen when he sacrificed and headed to the mysteriousnd. ¡°Alright.¡± Fei Qing nodded. ¡°Is there anything I can help you with?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart stirred as he said, ¡°I¡¯ve made three good friends in the capital, and I trust them very much. I hope that in the future¡­ the three of them will be my helpers in the Blood Rain Guard.¡± ¡°How strong are the three?¡± Fei Qing asked. ¡°One is a first-rate expert, and the other two are second-rate experts,¡± Xu Jingming stated. It had been more than two months since they dealt with the Yang family¡¯s convoy. Zhang Qing had also reached Lv. 6 and had the strength of a second-rate expert. ¡°Send their names and household registration to my residence,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°The Blood Rain Guard has been recruiting recently. With the three of them as the core, we can establish a team. They will be under you in the future.¡± Xu Jingming was delighted. A team with his master as captain, and Tu Ling and Zhang Qing as deputy captains? When Wang Jiuyan led an expedition to the western region, he had recruited many people from the capital¡¯s Blood Rain Guard. Recently, the Blood Rain Guard had been constantly recruiting new members, but the offered conditions were rtively bad. With Fei Qing¡¯s help, his master and the others¡¯ matters were settled. Chapter 316 - Sacrifice 10,000 Gold (3)

Chapter 316: Sacrifice 10,000 Gold (3)

He originally nned on finding a way to make his master and the others his personal guards when he became a centurion in the Blood Rain Guard. The oue was much better now. ¡°If they are in the capital, you can bring them over. I¡¯ll meet them,¡± Fei Qing said. ¡°I¡¯ll bring them over immediately,¡± Xu Jingming immediately replied. ¡°I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± Watching Xu Jingming leave, Fei Qing thought to himself,?He became a super expert so quickly? I don¡¯t have many experts in the capital! I¡¯m in dire need of experts. He had secretly brought many experts from the eastern region to the capital, but they were still too weakpared to the royal family. ¡­ That day, Xu Jingming brought Liu Hai, Zhang Qing, and Tu Ling to meet Fei Qing. His master and the others had also established new ounts. Their appearance had changed from when they dealt with the Yang family, so they didn¡¯t have to worry about being discovered. The new ounts naturally had a very clean history. ¡°Master, stay with me temporarily. Be prepared to take office at any time,¡± Xu Jingming remarked with a smile. ¡°Bing a captain and deputy captains the moment we arrived?¡± Tu Ling was surprised and delighted. ¡°I heard that it¡¯s very difficult to enter the Blood Rain Guard in Blood Rain World¡¯s capital, so it¡¯s even harder to be captain or deputy captain.¡± ¡°Lord Fei said that it was because of Jingming¡¯s rmendation,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°It¡¯s obvious that it¡¯s all on Jingming¡¯s ount.¡± Xu Jingming thought to himself,?It was probably because of one additional sentence I said¡­ That I had reached the super realm! That was why Lord Fei was so kind. ¡°I need to sacrifice 10,000 gold to head to the mysteriousnd. I won¡¯t be able to appear in Blood Rain World for the next few months, so you have to be careful,¡± Xu Jingming reminded. ¡°Once you have an official position, you have to be more careful. Once you die¡­ this identity will be gone.¡± ...... ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Liu Hai and Zhang Qing smiled. The two of them were much older than Xu Jingming, but Tu Ling hadn¡¯t experienced much. ****** After Xu Jingming bade farewell to his master and the others, he came to a secluded residence alone. During the plundering operation, he had rented many residences in the capital using aliases. Dong! Dong! Dong! In the evening, someone knocked on the residence door. Xu Jingming wore a human skin mask and opened the door to wee them. Outside was the amiable elder, Elder Zhang. ¡°Brother Jing, how rare,¡± Elder Zhang said with a smile. ¡°You were the one selling gold previously. Now, you¡¯re buying gold?¡± ¡°I also want to sacrifice 10,000 gold to take a look at the mysterious ce,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°This is 3,900 gold.¡± Elder Zhang took off a belt under his robe and took out the pieces of gold inside, cing them on the table. Xu Jingming also brought over a box from the side and ced it on the table. The box was also filled with gold. Although Xu Jingming had been practicing his spearmanship diligently for the past two months, he didn¡¯t stop his ¡®business¡¯ with Seven Kills Building. He would asionally take on jobs. As he had the strength of a super expert, he naturally imed tons of bounties. ¡°The opportunities in the mysteriousnd,¡± Elder Zhang said. ¡°Most people who enter gain very little, but those who do gain a lot¡­ It allows them to reach sess in a single bound.¡± ¡°Thank you, Elder Zhang,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. He knew all this. Pang Ze had mentioned it previously. ¡°It¡¯s naturally not easy to achieve instant sess. You have to be patient and find an opportunity that suits you,¡± Elder Zhangmented. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart stirred as he replied, ¡°Thanks.¡± Elder Zhang then left, and Xu Jingming sent him off before closing the courtyard door. When he returned to the house, he took off his human skin mask and looked at the gold on the table. Then, he tapped his personal interface, and the ¡®Sacrifice¡¯ column appeared. Only with 10,000 gold would there be the ¡®Sacrifice¡¯ option. Xu Jingming tapped on the ¡®Sacrifice¡¯ option, and his entire body began to glow. The light also enveloped the gold on the table. It¡¯s starting.?Xu Jingming was also filled with anticipation. Ever since he became a cosmic citizen, he had been working hard for this opportunity. Whoosh. Xu Jingming and 10,000 gold disappeared into thin air. Chapter 317 - Mysterious Land

Chapter 317: Mysterious Land

Xu Jingming discovered that the surrounding space was distorted and blurry, and his robe had be a loose robe. There was a number on his left chest¡ª230534. At the same time, his figure, hairstyle, and appearance had be identical to his in reality. Huh??Xu Jingming sensed the changes in his body in confusion. ¡°Friendly reminder: After entering the mysteriousnd, please hide your true appearance and information. Your physique cannot be changed.¡± As the voice echoed, an interface to adjust his appearance emerged in front of him. Xu Jingming looked at himself.?Hiding my true appearance and information? He began to adjust his appearance, slightly changing the shape of his face, eyebrows, and eyes. His face gave off a much sharper feeling instantly. After the adjustment¡ª Whoosh. The distorted space returned to normal, and Xu Jingming saw a vast wilderness in front of him. A huge spaceship was parked in the wilderness. From the looks of it, this spaceship was more than a thousand meters long, and the ship¡¯s hull was more than 300 meters tall. Buzz!? An ethereal figure appeared beside him and said, ¡°No. 230534, please enter the spaceship early. The journey to the mysteriousnd will officially begin in 172 hours and 51 minutes.¡± ¡°172 hourster?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°Yes, you can log off at any time for the time being.¡± The virtual figure nodded and said, ¡°We will also send a notice five minutes before the journey to the mysteriousnd officially begins.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization and walked to the spaceship. ...... When he came close to the spaceship, he saw a cabin door open silently. At the same time, a wide staircase was lowered, and Xu Jingming walked up the stairs into the spaceship. After walking along the main corridor in the spaceship for a moment, he quickly saw a hall. The hall was extremely spacious and was more than 100 meters tall. At a nce, there were more than 10,000 cosmic citizens sitting in the hall¡ªit wasn¡¯t cramped at all! These cosmic citizens had different physiques and appearances. Some of them were more than six meters tall, and their skin was like rock. Some were less than half a meter tall, petite, and cute. There were also tall giants with four arms, cold three-eyed people, and humans with furry tails¡­ Humans from all kinds of cosmic civilizations were gathered here. ¡°What can I get you to drink?¡± a robot walked over and asked warmly. All kinds of beverage choices appeared in front of it, and it wasbeled ¡®free.¡¯ Xu Jingming ordered a drink he was familiar with. Wine appeared out of thin air in the robot¡¯s hand and was warmly delivered to him. There¡¯s still more than seven days before we set off.?Xu Jingming held his wine ss and sat in the hall, silently watching the other cosmic citizens.?These 10,000 people are just chatting here? ¡°No. 230534.¡± A man with short golden hair walked over with a ss of wine and gestured at his chest. He also had the number 370628 on his chest. ¡°I¡¯m from the nwern Star Alliance. What about you?¡± ¡°Oohook Star Alliance.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The short-haired man sat down and smiled. ¡°It costs one billion cosmic dors for a single entry into the mysteriousnd, so it¡¯s not a mean feat. Let¡¯s exchange information about the mysteriousnd? Let¡¯s consider it as helping each other?¡± ¡°Exchange information?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°You should know about Number One in the mysteriousnd, right?¡± the short-haired man took a sip of wine and said. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression froze slightly. ¡°You don¡¯t even know about Number One?¡± The short-haired man was stunned. He didn¡¯t expect the other party to have such a reaction. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t say anything. It was easy to be exposed if he made up nonsense. ¡°I¡¯m not sure.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°To be able to spend a billion cosmic dors to enter, how can your civilization¡­ know nothing about the mysteriousnd?¡± The short-haired man was puzzled. ¡°This is Number One. As long as someone from your civilization has been there, there should be some records.¡± ¡°Can you tell me a little about it?¡± Xu Jingming asked. His own civilization¡­ was an emerging cosmic civilization! Without any history, their intelligence was naturally very weak. He was the first person on Earth toe to Blood Rain World! Even the hidden opportunities in Blood Rain World were told to Xu Jingming by Pang Ze. ¡°Sorry.¡± The short-haired man got up and turned to leave. He didn¡¯t want to help an opponent. Xu Jingming silently watched the other party leave, feeling helpless. Momentster. ¡°What? You don¡¯t know anything?¡± A tall woman¡ªwho was nearly five meters tall but had an excellent figure¡ªlooked at the tiny Xu Jingming in confusion. ¡°You don¡¯t know, and the same goes for your homeworld? Nobody from your homeworld¡¯s civilization has ever entered?¡± Xu Jingming only shook his head. ¡°And you spent a billion to enter?¡± The tall woman left. ¡°If you¡¯re unwilling tomunicate, just say it. Don¡¯t waste my time.¡± ¡­ ¡°The information on Number One in the mysteriousnd is the most basic. If you aren¡¯t willing to share, there¡¯s no point in our exchange.¡± A cold three-eyed man chatted for a while before turning to leave. ¡­ Xu Jingming sat there for half an hour. Eight cosmic citizens came to chat with him, intending to exchange information. However, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t even say anything about Number One, so the others naturally didn¡¯t want to say anything else. This made Xu Jingming mutter to himself.?After the sacrifice, I realize¡­ that I have the least information among all these cosmic citizens.? Xu Jingming was a little helpless.?It can¡¯t be helped; I¡¯m the first from Earth to explore this ce. His homeworld¡¯s civilization didn¡¯t have much knowledge built up, and he knew too little about the universe¡¯s secret information. There was nothing he could do about it. ¡°No. 230534.¡± A dwarf sat opposite Xu Jingming. ¡°I know nothing about the mysterious ce.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°I noticed. You really don¡¯t know anything,¡± the dwarf said with a smile. ¡°How about this? I¡¯ll sell you information about the mysterious ce! How about one billion cosmic dors?¡± ¡°One billion for a piece of information?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°I don¡¯t even know if your information is worth this price.¡± ¡°Of the sevens in the mysteriousnd, I can sell you the basic information about the first threes,¡± the dwarf replied. ¡°Thepetition between countless civilizations in the universe is intense! It is in their interests to block the information on Blood Rain World¡¯s ¡®mysteriousnd.¡¯ It¡¯s very difficult for you to buy it outside. I don¡¯t even dare to sell this information at the Myriad Worlds Group. I only dare to tell you the details face-to-face in the spaceship.¡± Basic information about the first threes??Xu Jingming fell into thought. ¡°A billion isn¡¯t expensive at all,¡± the dwarf enticed. ¡°If you foolishly and blindly enter, you might gain very little. But if you enter while being informed, the gains might be much greater! You only have one chance in your life to enter the mysteriousnd¡­ It¡¯s very worth spending more money to buy information.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°But I don¡¯t have money.¡± ¡°You can buy less if you¡¯recking money. For example, basic information on Number One will only cost 100 million,¡± the dwarf continued. Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°You¡¯re still so stingy at the critical moment.¡± The dwarf scoffed and got up to leave. ¡°You¡¯ll understand the hardships of not having information when the journey begins.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to go over. That neer doesn¡¯t even know about Number One.¡± ¡°How dare he enter without knowing anything?¡± ¡°Who knows? It¡¯s also possible that he knows a lot of information and doesn¡¯t want it to be leaked.¡± ¡°From my observation, he really doesn¡¯t know anything!¡± Xu Jingming heard the discussions of some cosmic citizens not far away. With his mental realm, he could sense the hostility of some people. Many people are hostile toward me.?Xu Jingming was a little puzzled.?I don¡¯t know them, and those who are here aren¡¯t ordinary cosmic citizens. They shouldn¡¯t be that deranged. Could it be that¡­ there¡¯s somepetition? Xu Jingming was just guessing. This was because he knew nothing about the mysterious ce. After staying in the hall for a moment, he went offline. ****** In his personal space in the virtual world. Information is very important.?Xu Jingming sat on the sofa and thought to himself,?With information, I can do things in a targeted fashion. I can also avoid many detours and gain much more. But clearly, none of those cosmic citizens are willing to do good and give me the information for free. ¡°In fact, ording to that information broker, some powerful civilizations in the universe are deliberately blocking information on the mysteriousnd.¡± Xu Jingming also understood this very well. There were countless cosmic civilizations in the universe¡ªtheypeted with each other. Civilizations naturally tried their best to block out key information that affected their foundations, making it difficult for new cosmic civilizations to collect them. Pang Ze has never entered the mysteriousnd either.?Pang Ze had suggested Xu Jingminge to Blood Rain World, and he had told thetter everything he needed to know. There¡¯s one person who might know a lot.?Xu Jingming thought of someone. Ambassador Tejano!?Xu Jingming sat on the sofa and fell into thought. Perhaps Ambassador Tejano will despise me and think that I¡¯m too thick-skinned¡­?Xu Jingming got up.?However, the information about the mysterious ce is very important to me. It¡¯s also very important to the generations of evolvers on Earth. Even if I get derided for being thick-skinned, I¡¯ll have to suck it up.?Xu Jingming made a decision. He knew his limits. He had never been willing to make things difficult for others since he was a child. Ambassador Tejano treated him really well and even gave him the Redmond Medal. Xu Jingming was very grateful to the other party, and he had always been very proper when facing Ambassador Tejano. This time¡­ It was also at the critical moment of the evolutionary path! It was even of grave importance to Earth¡¯s future, so he decided to be thick-skinned for once! Buzz. Xu Jingming tapped gently and contacted Tejano. ¡­ In the virtual world. Tejano was gathering arge amount of information. It¡¯s not easy to be a boss, and it¡¯s even harder to be one of the top bosses in the entire Cosmic Human Alliance.?Tejano discovered that this path wasn¡¯t easy after he decided to establish his career and officially began preparations. Managing people was a form of knowledge. How to manage a corporation and money was all knowledge. Tejano had received the best education since he was a child. Over the years, his educational level had reached Lv. 22, and he was much better than Xu Jingming! He naturally wasn¡¯t a fool who only knew how to spend money. Huh??Tejano received a call.?Xu Jingming wants to see me? Tejano was a little curious. Tejano had a different attitude toward Xu Jingming. On the one hand, Xu Jingming was the number one genius Tejano had encountered on Earth and was the only one who had defeated him. On the other hand, Tejano had been in charge of protecting Earth¡¯s civilization for more than 30 years. In fact¡­ Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t even born when he first arrived on Earth! Therefore, he could be considered to have watched Xu Jingming grow from an infant to this day¡­ At Tejano¡¯s age, 30-plus years was nearly half his age! He had encountered such a genius after such a long time, who had even defeated him! Therefore, Tejano gave him a Redmond Medal back then. With his status, why would he take the initiative to give a gift? Whoosh. With a light tap, Xu Jingming appeared from the void and arrived in Tejano¡¯s personal space. ¡°Ambassador Tejano.¡± Xu Jingming was extremely respectful. ¡°Have a seat.¡± Tejano looked at him. ¡°It¡¯s rare for you toe to me.¡± ¡°I usually wouldn¡¯t want to disturb you, Your Excellency.¡± Xu Jingming sat down. Tejano smiled at him. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, a martial arts fanatic like you must¡¯ve encountered something very important for you to suddenlye to me.¡± Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. ¡°Speak,¡± Tejano said. ¡°After bing a cosmic citizen, I mainly trained in Blood Rain World,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I recently sacrificed 10,000 gold and entered the mysteriousnd. After entering, I discovered¡­ that I knew nothing about the mysteriousnd.¡± ¡°As for the other cosmic citizens in the mysteriousnd, they are mypetitors. Nobody will tell me information either. I don¡¯t even know anything about Number One in the mysteriousnd,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°There are a total of sevens in the mysteriousnd. There¡¯s no need to gather bits and pieces of information on the sevens,¡± Tejanomented indifferently. ¡°They¡¯re all useless.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°To go to the mysterious ce, you first have to understand what it¡¯s for,¡± Tejano said. ¡°The mysterious ce in Blood Rain World is actually the only public recruitment channel for the 17 top human factions in the universe.¡± Chapter 318 - The Hidden Truth

Chapter 318: The Hidden Truth

¡°The 17 top factions of humanity in the universe?¡± Xu Jingming jolted. Tejano held his wine ss, took a sip, and nodded. ¡°In the vast universe, humans have had a very long history. There are now 34 universe dominions that are still flush with life! The reason why humans are so powerful isn¡¯t only due to their deep technological heritage but also due to some Paramount realm existences that have been born in the field of evolution. When Supreme Realm existences use forbidden destructive weapons, they exert terrifying deterrence.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had some understanding of the Paramount realm. When he possessed Xuan, Xu Jingming understood that Xuan was ultimately only a cosmic legend and hadn¡¯t reached the Paramount realm! ¡°Human history extends far into the past, and many histories are missing. There are no records left,¡± Tejano said. ¡°But ording to spection, there should be 20 Paramounts born from ancient times until now. This is a rough number, but it won¡¯t be too off.¡± ¡°And now, I know of three Paramount existences in the entire Cosmic Human Alliance who are still alive,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Three living Paramounts?¡± Xu Jingming memorized these secrets. Tejano hadn¡¯t thought of keeping it a secret. This was basic knowledge for the core members of the Cosmic Human Alliance. ¡°All 17 top factions have produced Paramount experts,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Even if some of the ancient Paramount experts had disappeared over the years, the factions they left behind remain a force to be reckoned with.¡± ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance has also been protecting the continuity of the 17 factions¡¯ legacies. These 17 top factions¡­ produce arge number of Lv. 10 experts every generation, and even cosmic legends,¡± Tejano continued. ¡°It¡¯s unimaginable how many secrets they have hidden over the years.¡± ¡°It can be said everything built up by humans on the evolutionary path is mainly from these 17 top factions,¡± Tejano remarked. ¡°The three advanced cosmic civilizations and all the highest-level members of the Star Alliance are almost all members of the 17 top factions.¡± Xu Jingming realized how terrifying these 17 factions were. ¡°The 17 top factions set the bar for recruitment extremely high,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Usually, one has to be an Origin lifeform to be recruited and be an official member.¡± ...... Origin lifeform??Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. This threshold was ridiculously high! ¡°Later on, there were strong objections from the Cosmic Human Alliance,¡± Tejano said. ¡°As the basic civilizations in the universe which make up the majority are too weak, the strength they can groom is limited. Even with the same talent, these talents can only reach Lv. 9 in advanced civilizations, but they can probably only reach Lv. 8 in basic civilizations.¡± ¡°The originalpetition mode wasn¡¯t able to maximize the strength of the entire human race. Therefore¡­¡± Tejano put down his ss. ¡°With Blood Rain World¡¯s ¡®mysteriousnd,¡¯ it¡¯s also the only way to publicly and fairly recruit talent. It gives many ordinary cosmic citizens a chance.¡± ¡°Sacrificing 10,000 gold to enter the mysteriousnd to undergo a screening,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Those who are outstanding enough will be recruited by the 17 top factions as peripheral members in advance and groomed.¡± ¡°Peripheral members?¡± Xu Jingmingmented. ¡°Those selected might only be Lv. 7 or 8, so how can they be official members?¡± Tejano smiled and said, ¡°Through the preliminary recruitment and bing a peripheral member, one can receive the grooming of the 17 top factions! This is in no way inferior to the grooming of geniuses by advanced cosmic civilizations. Countless weak civilizations are crazy about it.¡± ¡°The princes and princesses of some basic cosmic civilizations and even geniuses from intermediate cosmic civilizations will enter Blood Rain World, hoping to be selected,¡± Tejano said. Xu Jingming recalled something. Many of the people he had encountered in Blood Rain World who had made the sacrifice had powerful backgrounds. ¡°Xu Jingming.¡± Tejano suddenly thought of something and immediately reminded him, ¡°Oh right, the virtual worldwork¡­ has ag in between cosmic sectors. Therefore, the Blood Rain World you enter will only be cosmic citizens of Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°In the mysteriousnd, your peers are also from the Hunter Cosmic Sector,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Therefore, other than the 17 top factions, the other 352 factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector will secretly monitor you.¡± ¡°The Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s 352 factions?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart stirred. ¡°These factions are also quite strong. They are either overlord-level factions of a single Star Alliance or powerful factions that have infiltrated many Star Alliances,¡± Tejano said. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to be ranked among the 352 factions in the universe.¡± Xu Jingming memorized this information. ¡°In the mysteriousnd, every move you make is under the observation of the 17 top factions and 352 regional factions. Those observers are in charge of reviewing and voting to determine whether to recruit you.¡± ¡°The sevens are actually seven tests. The further one goes, the harder the test bes.¡± ¡°Those who can sessfully reach the fifth will usually be selected by the 352 regional factions. Only by sessfully reaching the seventh can one have a chance of being selected by the 17 top factions,¡± Tejano said. ¡°A chance?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yeah.¡± Tejano nodded. ¡°The selection of people from the 17 top factions is very harsh.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also aware of their selection rules,¡± Tejano whispered. ¡°If I tell you, don¡¯t tell anyone.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming was grateful. The selection rules? These were usually not made public. ¡°You should know that there are many opportunities in the mysterious ce,¡± Tejano exined. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I heard that there are many opportunities.¡± ¡°In fact, each of you can only stay on the sevens for a maximum of 330 days,¡± Tejano said. ¡°During this process, you can try repeatedly¡­ to see if you can pass the test and head to the next.¡± ¡°As for some people, their strength and potential are limited. For example, they can¡¯t go beyond the third,¡± Tejano remarked. ¡°They can spend the remaining time searching for opportunities on the third.¡± ¡°Actually, there are opportunities on all sevens,¡± Tejano said. ¡°These are the gifts the 17 top factions have prepared for these geniuses.¡± ¡°Even if one isn¡¯t selected by the 17 major factions or the regional factions, finding an opportunity that suits them and improving their strength would make it profitable,¡± Tejano exined. Xu Jingming nodded. This selection was done out of goodwill, and the intention was to make the entire human race stronger. ¡°There are three main rules for the 17 factions¡¯ selection. First, one has to reach the seventh.¡± ¡°Second, it¡¯s the opportunities on the seventh! The opportunities on it are all the best opportunities for humans in the universe. One has to sessfullyprehend one of them and gain basic mastery.¡± ¡°Third, they will review your resume. Your past experiences, your age¡­¡± ¡°Bybining the three aspects and going through an internal vote, it will be decided whether to ept you as a peripheral member,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Therefore, as long as you arrive on the seventh, make the best use of your time to study those opportunities.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t waste your time on the first sixs! The faster you reach the seventh, the more time you have toprehend the opportunities,¡± Tejano reminded. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s very, very difficult to do this. After all, there are too many geniuses in the vast universe.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He became a Transcendentary lifeform in less than a year of cultivation. He reached Lv. 7 in less than two years. He seemed to be a genius, but the universe was vast¡­ There were so many geniuses! ¡°Actually, it¡¯s fine if you can¡¯t enter the 17 top factions for the time being,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Don¡¯t feel too pressured.¡± ¡°Thank you, Your Excellency.¡± Xu Jingming was very grateful. Tejano had indeed put in a lot of effort to help him. Knowing this information prevented him from taking the wrong path. If he didn¡¯t know anything, he might be attracted by the opportunities on the first sixs and waste time. ¡°Also, remember to hide your identity,¡± Tejano reminded him. ¡°You should¡¯ve changed your appearance after entering the mysteriousnd.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Although the observers from the 17 top factions and 352 regional factions are secretly observing, they don¡¯t know your true identity,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Don¡¯t reveal it in your conversation. As long as you say it, those observers will learn of it.¡± ¡°Once hundreds of factions find out¡­¡± Tejano shook his head. ¡°It would be fine if you weren¡¯t a genius! If you were sufficiently monstrous and outstanding, you would be targeted by some dark forces.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s pupils constricted. ¡°Even though thews are harsh, the universe is too vast, and there are too many things that are beyond control,¡± Tejano said. ¡°And a genius selected by the 17 top factions is priceless.¡± ¡°Even if you were an official member, the dark forces would have no qualms killing you, not to mention you being a peripheral member.¡± Tejano shook his head slightly. ¡°You¡¯ll learn of these in the future.¡± ¡°In short, keep it a secret.¡± Tejano said, ¡°The more talented you are and the more monstrous you are, the more you have to keep it a secret. Other than yourself, nobody else can be trusted. Only when you are strong enough will you be unafraid of the darkness¡¯s spying.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. No wonder¡­ he was requested to change his appearance and hide his true identity the moment he entered the mysterious ce. There were probably many problems in history that resulted in this strict requirement. Even with the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws in ce, there are still so many criminals and so many nasty matters. I wonder what would¡¯ve happened without the alliance¡¯s restrictions¡­ ¡°Any more questions?¡± Tejano asked. Xu Jingming replied, ¡°Thank you, Your Excellency. I understand what¡¯s up with the mysteriousnd now.¡± ¡°It¡¯s one thing to know, but how far you can go and how much you gain depends on you,¡± Tejano said. For example, he knew too many secrets! His father was a senior executive of the Cosmic Human Alliance, but¡­ he was only a Lv. 5 cosmic lifeform. Sigh, what could he do when he was a failure? ¡°Go on.¡± Tejano waved his hand. ¡°You don¡¯t have to tell me the oue of challenging the mysteriousnd, nor do you have to tell anyone, including your most trusted family!¡± ¡°Once you say it¡­ Even if your family keeps it a secret for you, Earth¡¯s security and defense systems will monitor the records. As long as you mention it, it might leak even if you say it to the air,¡± Tejano said. ¡°The more talented one is, the more careful they have to be when they are weak. You mustn¡¯t pin your hopes on being lucky.¡± ¡°Thank you, Your Excellency. I¡¯ll definitely keep it in mind.¡± Xu Jingming then bade farewell and left. Tejano watched the other party leave. I¡¯m so envious,?Tejano muttered. He could obtain all the grooming resources he wanted, but Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have a good teacher to teach him and only studied the first treatise of Beam Transformation by himself. He reached Lv. 7 in less than two years. Tejano knew that there was noparison between them. Even though he really wanted his parents to be proud of him, reality tormented him time and time again. Even him bing a cosmic lifeform relied on external forces. What could he do? From Father and Mother¡¯s point of view, they should be very satisfied as long as I don¡¯t cause trouble for them and have a steady career. It¡¯s just that¡­ I actually want to do better.?Tejano continued reading the information. Chapter 319 - The Beginning of the Journey

Chapter 319: The Beginning of the Journey

After learning about the mysterious ce from Tejano, Xu Jingming calmed down and ced greater importance on this opportunity. Once he joined a regional faction or one of the 17 top factions, he would receive better grooming. On the other hand, he could use these powerful factions to help his weak homeworld. I have to seize this opportunity, Xu Jingming thought. ¡­ Earth. A small spaceship rapidlynded above the clouds and silently entered the depths of the sea. In the spaceship, Xu Jingming and Director Zhou were standing in the hall, clearly observing the scenery deep in the ocean. ¡°The gravity chamber and artificial star are installed in a base deep under the sea,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Currently, you¡¯re the only one that needs the gravity chamber and artificial star on Earth. Therefore, you can ride a spaceship over at any time.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. This spaceship was also a gift from Earth. Of course, this X3 spaceship was only suitable for traveling in the sr system. It took nearly an hour to reach Mars. If he wanted to head to other ster systems¡­ he wouldn¡¯t reach them before the spaceship was totaled. For a small spaceship traveling within a ster system, it was very cheap at 80 million cosmic dors. The prices of spaceships that could go beyond ster systems were ridiculous. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t afford them with his meager savings. ...... Whoosh. When the small spaceship arrived at the bottom of the dark and unfathomable canyon deep under the sea, the lithosphere in the deepest part of the canyon split open, revealing an underground tunnel. The spaceship flew into the tunnel and entered the underwater base. The entire underwater base was built for the two luxury evolutionary equipment¡ªthe gravity chamber and the artificial star. ¡°This is the gravity chamber.¡± Director Zhou led Xu Jingming to a huge building. The entire building was more than 100 meters tall and had a silver-gray luster. ¡°It¡¯s Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°It¡¯s been so many years. Finally, someone can truly use the gravity chamber,¡± the base staff in the distance whispered excitedly. They were in charge of maintaining the entire base, but over the years, Earth didn¡¯t have a single Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform. Just absorbing some sunlight for cultivation was all that was needed. There was no need to use the gravity chamber or artificial stars. ¡°Xu Jingming, I¡¯m your fan,¡± a female staff member shouted excitedly. Xu Jingming smiled and nodded slightly. As the champion of the first World Tournament in Earth¡¯s virtual world and the world champion of the Cosmos Ranking¡¯s fifth and sixth levels, Xu Jingming was definitely the number one superstar on Earth with countless fans. ¡°Mr. Xu, feel free to instruct us if you have any requests.¡± The three people in charge of the underwater base were outside the gravity chamber and weed him warmly. ¡°I¡¯ll be counting on you guys.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. As the gravity chamber door opened, Xu Jingming walked in alone. The others didn¡¯t dare follow. After all, once the gravity rose, entry would spell death for them. 100,000¡Á gravity chamber??Xu Jingming stood in the gravity chamber and looked up to observe it. ¡°Hello, Xu Jingming. Based on a scan of your body, the gravity you can withstand is 8,000¡Á! I suggest that the gravity be set at 5,600¡Á when you cultivate Heavenly Python Evolution.¡± A voice echoed in the gravity chamber. ¡°Adjust it to 5,000¡Á gravity first,¡± Xu Jingming said. As it was within the safety range, the gravity chamber naturally didn¡¯t reject his orders and began to adjust. As the energy circted, the gravity in the gravity chamber rapidly increased. ¡°The adjustment isplete. The gravity room¡¯s gravity is 5,000 times that of Earth. The gravity acting on you has also reached 5,000 times from before.¡± Xu Jingming felt a strong stimulus as the voice echoed. ¡°Whirr¡ª¡± Xu Jingming felt his entire body tingle as every cell in his body was stimted. The gravity was terrifying. After bing an intermediate cosmic lifeform, he could walk in the snow without leaving a trace, but his actual weight had exceeded a ton! Now that he was under the influence of 5,000¡Á gravity¡­ his body weighed more than 5,000 tonnes. Cosmic energy circted in his every cell, relieving the pressure brought about by the immense gravity. Under such gravity, cultivating the evolutionary method will provide deeper stimulus, and the efficiency will increase.?Xu Jingming gave it a try before saying, ¡°Raise it to 6,000¡Á gravity.¡± He tried 5,000¡Á, 6,000¡Á, 7,000¡Á, 8,000¡Á. 8,000¡Á was about the limit. Xu Jingming estimated that he could withstand 8,100¡Á, but that was too dangerous! In the end, he reduced the gravity to 5,600¡Á and seriously practiced Heavenly Python Evolution. ¡­ After practicing in the gravity chamber for half an hour, he was exhausted. He was drenched in sweat, and his face was a little pale. When he walked out of the gravity chamber, he realized how ¡®friendly¡¯ Earth¡¯s normal gravity was. ¡°Wow.¡± After walking out of the gravity chamber, the cosmic energy in his body quickly restored his body, and his condition kept improving. ¡°How do you feel?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°Cultivating in the gravity chamber is indeed different.¡± Xu Jingming sighed. ¡°Let¡¯s take a look at the artificial star.¡± Soon, he arrived at the artificial star¡¯s building. In the huge building, a ck sphere with a diameter of 34 centimeters floated in the air. ¡°Begin from R1 and gradually raise the energy level of the artificial star.¡± Xu Jingming took off his coat and sat cross-legged in the middle. Buzz! As the energy circted, the ck sphere immediately began to turn scorching and dazzling. It couldn¡¯t be seen with the naked eye, and intense light shot in every direction! After being refracted by the entire building, the rays finally gathered in the spot where Xu Jingming was sitting cross-legged. All the rays of light gathered on his body. Whirr¡ª Xu Jingming felt his hungry body devour everything that came its way.?Ever since I became an intermediate cosmic lifeform, I¡¯ve never had such a good time absorbing. The energy level of the artificial star was still slowly rising. Xu Jingming felt more and morefortable, but gradually, he began to find the ¡®light¡¯ hot! The surface of his body began to turn ck from the heat. ¡°Warning: Xu Jingming, your body has begun to suffer damage. It¡¯s not suitable for you to raise the energy level of the artificial star any further.¡± The AI voice echoed in the building. ¡°ording to the calctions, the most suitable energy level for you is R27.¡± ¡°Lower it to R27,¡± Xu Jingming said. The energy produced by the artificial star obviously began to decrease. After a drop, it maintained that intensity. Xu Jingming¡¯s body absorbed as much as it wanted. After absorbing for about 20 minutes, he felt that his body was ¡®full.¡¯ ¡°Stop,¡± he said and got up. Buzz! The artificial star¡¯s light quickly decreased and returned to its original ck sphere. I¡¯ll first use the gravity chamber to cultivate the evolutionary method at a deeper level before using the artificial star to provide my body with maximum energy absorption. Xu Jingming was very excited.?My body¡¯s evolution speed is dozens of times faster than usual. ****** The virtual world could raise the body to the limits of the evolutionary method with a single tap. In reality, he had to improve one step at a time! It wasn¡¯t easy to catch up to the virtual world¡¯s progress. The 100,000¡Á gravity chamber and the R9 artificial star¡­ will be enough before I reach Lv. 8.?Xu Jingming also made the best use of his time and tried his best to improve himself before the journey to the mysteriousnd began. In the blink of an eye, it waste at night on April 20. In the bedroom. His daughter¡ªXu Lixing¡ªwas lying on the bed, but such a girl upied more than half the bed. Li Miaomiao sat to the side. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming sat to the side. ¡°This trip to the mysteriousnd is very important. I might only log off once in a rtively long time!¡± ¡°Everything is fine at home. You don¡¯t have to worry,¡± Li Miaomiao replied. From their usual conversations, Li Miaomiao knew very well¡­ Ever since her husband became a cosmic citizen, he had been working hard for this opportunity in the mysteriousnd. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°If there¡¯s anything urgent, you can contact me through the virtual world. The virtual mainframe on Earth will also send a message.¡± Li Miaomiao used a VR headset and was on Earth¡¯s virtual world! Logically speaking, she couldn¡¯t connect to the virtual worldwork. Even if she wanted to send a message, she had to connect to Earth¡¯s virtual mainframe. As for Xu Jingming¡­ he could enter Earth¡¯s virtual world at any time. After chatting with his wife for a while and looking at his sleeping daughter, he gently pinched his daughter¡¯s chubby face before leaving the bedroom. Li Miaomiao watched him enter the VR chamber, and the door closed. I hope everything goes well for Jingming, she thought to herself. As her husband became more outstanding, the responsibilities he shouldered increased. ¡­ In the virtual world. Xu Jingming tapped gently and entered Blood Rain World. The moment he entered Blood Rain World, he arrived at the spaceship in the mysteriousnd! It was also where he went offlinest time. Seven days have passed, and my evolutionary method has pushed me to an advanced cosmic lifeform. All aspects have improved a little. Everything is in ce.?Xu Jingming appeared in a corner of the spaceship¡¯s hall. At this moment, many cosmic citizens from the Star Alliances in the Hunter Cosmic Sector were gathered in the spaceship hall. Whoosh!!!? There was an endless stream of peopleing online. Xu Jingming leaned against the wall and waited patiently. ¡°Citizens of the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± An ethereal figure appeared in the sky and looked at the tens of thousands of people below. ¡°Every one of you has sacrificed 10,000 gold to have a chance to enter the mysteriousnd. This is also the only chance you have to explore the mysteriousnd in your lives.¡± ¡°It¡¯s time. The journey to the mysteriousnd shall officially begin,¡± the illusory figure said. Xu Jingming noticed through the ship¡¯s window in the distance that the ship had taken off! As it quickly left the ground, the scene began to blur and distort. Whoosh! When the scene outside the ship became clear again, he saw a rundown in the distance through the window. From afar, this star looked like it had been cleaved and was iplete. The ship was very fast, and it quickly arrived above the rundown and began its descent. This seems to have experienced an interster war and has been sted to pieces.?Xu Jingming looked down from above through the transparent ship wall and could see a mountain that had been sted to pieces. There were many craters in the ground. The craters were extremely obvious from the sky, and they were probably at least 100 kilometers in diameter. ¡°Everyone, get ready to disembark the spaceship,¡± the illusory figure ordered. After the spaceship stopped, the huge cabin door opened, and Xu Jingming walked out with the other tens of thousands of cosmic citizens. ¡°The neers are here.¡± ¡°Another batch.¡± On this rundown, people also watched the neers arrive from afar. Xu Jingming and the others¡ªwho numbered in the tens of thousands¡ªgathered. They also noticed others in the distance. ¡°Every 110 days, a batch of cosmic citizens will arrive on the mysteriousnd.¡± The illusory figure appeared in the sky. ¡°As you can see, the humans in the distance were in the previous batch. They haven¡¯t been able to pass the first¡¯s test and have remained trapped here.¡± Xu Jingming listened. He knew from Tejano that everyone could stay in the mysteriousnd for a maximum of 330 days, and a batch was sent in every 110 days! This meant that about three batches of cosmic citizens could be in the mysteriousnd at the same time. Those who couldn¡¯t even pass the first¡¯s test could only search for opportunities on this. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. ¡­ ¡°A new batch is here.¡± ¡°A total of 58,920 people.¡± There was also a hidden observation space in the mysteriousnd. The observation space was divided into two levels. The upper level was reserved for the 17 top human factions in the universe. The lower level was reserved for the 352 factions that belonged to the Hunter Cosmic Sector. They kept to themselves and didn¡¯t interfere with each other. They were observing and collecting information on these cosmic citizen ¡®explorers.¡¯ ¡°I wonder how many of these 58,920 people will reach Number Seven.¡± On the upper level of the observatory space, the observers from the 17 top factions were very rxed. The observation system would automatically monitor everything. Only the cosmic citizen geniuses who arrived on the seventh were worthy of them carrying out a deeper study. Chapter 320 - Planet Number One’s Test (1)

Chapter 320: Number One¡¯s Test (1)

Xu Jingming and the others gathered together and looked at the illusory figure in midair. The illusory figure overlooked them. ¡°ording to the rules of the mysteriousnd, one is qualified to proceed to the next after passing every¡¯s test. After passing all the tests, one can reach the final Number Seven.¡± These 58,920 people all had quite a background. After all, those who knew about the opportunities in Blood Rain World and could sacrifice 10,000 gold were considered outstanding among cosmic citizens! There were peerless geniuses, royal family members, scions of somerge cosmic families¡­ ¡°Of the sevens, every has many opportunities,¡± the illusory figure continued. ¡°From Number One to Number Seven, the opportunities get better with every. Therefore, your best choice¡­ is to reach the seventh before exploring the opportunities.¡± Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. This guide had actually already exined the best way to explore. Number Seven? How many can reach it?¡± ¡°The best person in my civilization¡¯s history only reached Number Five.¡± ¡°It¡¯s considered a gain if I can obtain a good opportunity. Otherwise, if I keep exploring and get kicked out when the timees, I¡¯ll be out of any opportunities. That would be a huge loss.¡± Many cosmic citizens murmured and didn¡¯t agree with the guide. This was because their civilizations had a lot of exploration experience as a reference. They knew how difficult it was to reach Number Seven. ¡°I came to the mysteriousnd for opportunities.¡± ¡°An opportunity that suits me is the best.¡± As some people murmured, the illusory figure above continued, ¡°You have 330 days to explore the mysteriousnd! In these 330 days, you can attempt the tests repeatedly. You can search for opportunities or even log off¡­ to seek advice from your teachers and elders!¡± ¡°Once the 330-day deadline is up, you will also be expelled and aren¡¯t allowed to enter the mysteriousnd again.¡± ...... ¡°Best wishes on reaching Number Seven and obtaining the best opportunities,¡± the illusory figure said. ¡°The countdown for the exploration begins now! You can check your personal interface for the details of the sevens¡¯ tests.¡± With that said, the ethereal figure disappeared. Everyone immediately opened their personal interface to take a look. Xu Jingming also opened it, and there was information on the test. Buzz. He tapped gently. The projection of Number One appeared in front of him, and a canyon wasbeled on it. It was as if the entire had been cleaved open to form a canyon. This canyon was connected to chains. One was to step onto the chain and carefully walk from one end of the canyon to the other. When one sessfully arrived at the other end, they would be considered as passing the test and could enter a miniature wormhole to head to Number Two. There were many chains! The length varied from 828 kilometers to 916 kilometers, and there were many dangers along the way. Once one failed, they had to start all over again. There were also many opportunities in other areas of Number One. Chains??Xu Jingming didn¡¯t care about the opportunities on Number One; he only cared about the chain.?I¡¯ll give it a try.? Xu Jingming quickly determined the path ording to the three-dimensional map provided by his personal interface. I¡¯ll choose my equipment first.?Through his personal interface, he quickly chose a set of light armorbat boots and a spear. Although Xu Jingming¡¯s footwork and spearmanship had reached Lv. 7, his shield techniques were temporarily stuck at Lv. 6 99%. Time to go.?He followed the path and advanced. The surrounding people from other civilizations chose their weapons and equipment and headed for the canyon. ¡°I¡¯m Lanmo from the Nine Feathers Star Alliance,¡± the blue-skinned, tall human walking to the side approached Xu Jingming and said warmly. Xu Jingming nced at the other party¡ªhe was about 2.35 meters tall and had blue skin, and his hair was tied into more than 100 braids. Xu Jingming wondered if Lanmo knew the importance of hiding his identity. ¡°Oohook Star Alliance, Wu Ming.¡± Xu Jingming casually gave an alias. ¡°Oohook Star Alliance? It¡¯s quite far from our Nine Feathers Star Alliance. My greatest goal in life is to visit every Star Alliance in the entire human dominion, but I haven¡¯t even finished visiting our Hunter Cosmic Sector. The tickets to cross a Star Alliance are prohibitively expensive.¡± Lanmo sighed. Xu Jingming was curious. ¡°I¡¯ve never checked up on it. How much does the ticket from the Nine Feathers Star Alliance to the Oohook Star Alliance cost?¡± ¡°The tickets will definitely exceed 100 million cosmic dors,¡± Lanmo answered. ¡°Moreover, it won¡¯t be a direct flight! We have to make many detours and pass through many Star Alliances. The journey will take at least three months.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The geodesic between the Nine Feathers Star Alliance and the Oohook Star Alliance exceeded two billion light-years! If one took a detour and passed through many Star Alliances, it would indeed take a long time. A spaceship that could travel such distances in space was extremely expensive! The tickets were naturally very expensive. ¡°Of the 185 Star Alliances in the Hunter Cosmic Sector, I¡¯ve only traveled less than half of them.¡± Lanmo shook his head. ¡°When can I visit the other cosmic sectors and broaden my horizons? Oh right, is there anything special about your Oohook Star Alliance?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like traveling, so I don¡¯t know much,¡± Xu Jingming said. He had never left Earth or the sr system! ¡°The evolutionary path requires learning, and one has to travel the universe,¡± Lanmomented. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, there are too many mysteries in the universe. Different civilizations have different wonders. Having more knowledge is very helpful for cultivation.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Xu Jingming replied. He didn¡¯t have money or time. ¡°Let me tell you. The North Sparrow Star Alliance I went tost time was very interesting¡­¡± Lanmo chatted excitedly. Chapter 321 - Planet Number One’s Test (2)

Chapter 321: Number One¡¯s Test (2)

As he chatted, Xu Jingming listened and asionally heaped praises andmented. They arrived at the canyon in half an hour. ¡°Time passes unknowingly as we chat.¡± Lanmo looked at the canyon in front of him and said happily, ¡°Alright, Brother Wu Ming, it was a pleasure chatting with you. I hope we meet on Number Seven.¡± ¡°You¡¯re quite confident,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°One needs to be bold!¡± Lanmo was filled with confidence as he stepped onto a thick chain in front of him. The chain was dark-gray in color and was about the size of Xu Jingming¡¯s fist. It extended seemingly endlessly into the distance and led to the void in front of him. ¡°It¡¯s only a chain less than 1,000 kilometers long.¡± Lanmo stepped on the chain and walked. The wind in the canyon was very strong, and the violent winds made him sway. ¡°The wind is strong! Brother Wu Ming, you have to be careful.¡± ¡°Thanks.¡± Xu Jingming also walked to the other chain beside him. My physique is still limited to Blood Rain World¡¯s standards. I¡¯ll definitely die from falling down such a deep canyon.?Xu Jingming held his spear and stepped on the chains very steadily. Then, he walked step by step. Walking on chains was very easy for experts at the cellr level, but¡­ Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh.? The further one walked, the stronger the wind in the canyon became. The wind was irregr¡ªsometimes strong, sometimes mild. The direction of the wind changed randomly as well! ...... Xu Jingming walked on the chains and used the spear in his hand for bnce. It¡¯s much easier to walk with a three-meter-long spear as a bncing pole.?Xu Jingming walked quickly. ¡°Oh no! Not good!¡± A familiar voice shouted from nearby. Xu Jingming took a look and saw Brother Lanmo¡ªwho had said to meet him on Number Seven¡ªfall from the chain. ¡°I¡¯ll get a bncing pole next time.¡± When Lan Mo fell, he looked at Xu Jingming on the chain not far away and immediately felt that having a bncing pole was much more convenient. This isn¡¯t just a bncing pole.?Xu Jingming held his spear and nced at the other chains around him. There were also a few chains that were visible to the naked eye. There were also cosmic citizens walking carefully, and they also carried their weapons. Moreover, the first¡¯s test set by the 17 top factions wouldn¡¯t just be a test of bnce. As he walked¡­ Although the chain was long and swayed with the wind, Xu Jingming bnced himself with the three-meter-long spear and walked as if he were walking on t ground. After walking for more than 100 kilometers, he suddenly saw a four-armed human on a chain in the distance holding fourrge scimitars and fighting three strange birds. The three birds surrounded and attacked him repeatedly, looking extremely ferocious. Attacks from strange birds??Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. The strange birds also noticed him and immediately let out ear-piercing screeches. This made Xu Jingming raise his guard and walk forward faster. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Another flock of strange birds flew over¡ªthere were five of them. Every strange bird wasn¡¯t smaller than a human after spreading their wings. Ferociously, they lunged at him. Here ites.?Xu Jingming shook his spear and drew an arc. Although a strange bird lunged over and pped its wings at the spear, the spear still followed a beautiful curve and stabbed into a strange bird¡¯s eye, piercing through its brain. It died from a single strike. The strange bird immediately plummeted from the sky. Pu! Pu! Pu! Xu Jingming had noticed from watching the battle between the four-armed man and the strange birds that the strange birds¡¯ ws and wings were invulnerable. He had to find ws. The wind howled, and the chains shook violently. Xu Jingming stood on the chain, having to maintain his bnce while exerting his strength to fight. When facing an enemy, it needs to be a quick impulse while I maintain bnce at all times.?Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship realm was high enough. A few days ago, he had fused his mind and will into every cell in his body,pletely condensing them into one! When one¡¯s control over their body was high enough, they could borrow the force of the strike and produce instant variations, seizing the opportunity to kill the enemy instantly. It looked easy, but it actually had very high requirements for one¡¯s realm. After Xu Jingming killed three of the five strange birds in session, the other birds left in fright. Xu Jingming used his spear as a bncing pole and seized the opportunity when no strange birds were attacking to increase his speed and walk on the chains. ¡­ ¡°Haha, here I go again. I even brought a bncing pole this time.¡± Lanmo had a saber on his back, but he held a professional bnce pole in his hand. Walking on the chain and using the bncing pole, he clearly found it much easier. Why didn¡¯t Teacher tell me in advance that I had to bring a bncing pole with me for Number One¡¯s test? He made me make an extra trip.?Lanmo was a Lv. 6 cosmic lifeform after all, and he had quite good control over his body. He ran very quickly on the chains with the help of the bncing pole. ¡°Haha¡­ This is the fastest way.¡± Lanmo ran quickly for a long time. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± In the darkness deep in the canyon, three strange birds flew out. After discovering Lanmo, they quickly rushed over. ¡°Strange birds?¡± When Lanmo saw this, he immediately threw the bncing pole in his hands forward and immediately drew his saber to deal with the strange birds. Bam! Bam! Bam! After exchanging a few blows, although he blocked the strange birds¡¯ attacks, he couldn¡¯t maintain his bnce and identally fell again. It¡¯s useless even with a bncing pole. Brother Wu Ming¡¯s method doesn¡¯t work either. What should I do? How can I clear it??As Lanmo fell, he was still thinking about his next attempt. ¡­ The solution was to charge! Xu Jingming stepped on the chains and advanced. Along the way, he asionally encountered strange birds. There were at least one to as many as eight. These strange birds would incessantly attack cosmic citizens when they saw them, but Xu Jingming held his spear and ughtered his way through! He had to maintain his bnce while engaging in the ughter. Just like that, he walked to the other end of the long chain. The chain was about 900 kilometers long. I walked for a total of 18 hours and 26 minutes.?Xu Jingming looked at his personal interface and confirmed the time it took to clear the chains. A miniature wormhole appeared in front of the chains. The wormhole was only three meters in diameter, and it was dark and distorted. I wonder how the Brother Lanmo I just met is doing. Let¡¯s not talk about Number Seven; I hope to see him on Number Five.?Xu Jingming then walked into the miniature wormhole. ¡­ On the endless chain, Lanmo held his two sabers and plummeted again as he fought the strange birds. When he fell, his eyes were nk.?Am I going to be stuck on Number One forever? I relied on myself to be a Lv. 6 cosmic lifeform, and even my father praised me. My actualbat bonus is 8¡Á! A chain can stop me??Lanmo found it unbelievable and refused to believe it. It¡¯s fine. I have a year!?His eyes were filled with determination as he fell into the endless darkness of the canyon. ****** Xu Jingming walked out of the miniature wormhole and looked at a new in front of him. There were some strange creatures on this vast at a nce! These creatures resembledrge mantises andrge beetles. At the very least, Xu Jingming saw six different creatures at a nce. Arthropods.?Xu Jingming immediately confirmed it. The Arthropods were a very terrifying race in the universe. In the past, they had posed a huge threat to cosmic humans. Of course, the Arthropods were nowpletely under the control of humans. They were one of the ¡®military forces¡¯ of cosmic humans. ?Xu Jingming looked around. The area he was in was the exit of the miniature wormhole. It was covered in a protective shield, preventing the Arthropods from approaching. Outside the protective shield, Arthropods could be seen from afar. Lonely Arthropods were gnawing at the rocks, and more than ten Arthropods advanced together. Further away, a cosmic citizen was fighting five Arthropods. Themotion of the battle quickly attracted more Arthropods. In just ten seconds, more than 100 Arthropods swarmed and surrounded the cosmic citizen, tearing him to pieces. How tragic.?Xu Jingming¡¯s pupils constricted. Being torn to pieces in the virtual world felt almost realistic. It didn¡¯t feel good. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t watch further and opened his personal interface.?Let¡¯s check the tests on Number Two. Chapter 322 - Targeting Earth’s Civilization (1)

Chapter 322: Targeting Earth¡¯s Civilization (1)

Xu Jingming tapped open the information on Number Two¡¯s test, and a three-dimensional map of the entire immediately appeared in front of him. A spot was highlighted. ¡°Test on Number Two: Arrive at the destination alive!¡± ¡°Once you arrive at your destination, you can enter the miniature wormhole and head to Number Three.¡± ¡°Friendly reminder: Countless Arthropods live on Number Two. Make sure to avoid them!¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly when he saw the marked destination.?That¡¯s way too far. The destination is on the other side of the. The shortest path spans 28,312 kilometers. A filled with Arthropods, and I have to rely on my two legs to reach the other end of the??Xu Jingming had a vague feeling that it wouldn¡¯t be easy to reach the other end before he even started. There are countless Arthropods on the way, and I probably have to take detours often, so I will likely be traveling more than 30,000 kilometers. To save time, I have to move fast! After all, he only had 330 days to explore. He couldn¡¯t waste too much time on Number Two! If he wasted half a year¡­ Even if he sessfully reached Number Three, it would be a failure for him. His goal was to reach the fifth at least so that he could join a Hunter Cosmic Sector faction! As for Number Seven? Every explorer yearned for it, and so did Xu Jingming! However, he also knew that it would be very difficult to reach Number Seven. But regardless, I can¡¯t waste too much time on Number Two. Thankfully, my body will always be at its optimum state in the mysteriousnd, and I won¡¯t be hungry or thirsty, he thought. This allowed explorers to focus on adventuring in the mysteriousnd. He opened the interface and changed his equipment and weapon to soft armor. His spear also returned to its original brand-new state. With a lighter load, I can unleash my maximum speed.?Xu Jingming got ready and began his journey with a spear in hand. ...... Whoosh! When he exited the protective shield, another cosmic citizen walked out of the miniature wormhole! Clearly, cosmic citizens were arriving on Number Two from Number One. ¡­ Xu Jingming carefully observed his surroundings and the Arthropods in the distance as he traveled. Using some rocks and trees as cover, he ced himself in the Arthropods¡¯ blind spot. It won¡¯t be easy to avoid the two Arthropods ahead.?Xu Jingming flew over and took the initiative to charge over. When he was about ten meters away, the two Arthropods discovered Xu Jingming. They immediately charged over ferociously, but with the appearance of two spear afterimages, the two Arthropods copsed and died. Strength of a super expert! A handful of Arthropods could easily be dispatched. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change as he quickly traveled with all his might! He observed the situation as he traveled. Soon, he climbed up a tree and looked around. Xu Jingming mobilized every cell in his eyes and could clearly see more than five kilometers away with the naked eye. ¡°Roar!¡± ¡°Hiss!¡± There was a roar in the distance as dozens of Arthropods surrounded a human and attacked. Arthropods rushed over from other ces, and their numbers kept increasing. The cosmic citizen brandished his weapon but was eventually torn to pieces. First rule of the Arthropods: Battles must not be extended. As time passes, more and more Arthropods will rush over.?Xu Jingming looked as he made judgment from afar.?With my strength, I can quickly defeat 30 Arthropods and escape their entanglement. Once there are too many of them, my chances of escaping will be slim. For example, it took him about half a minute to kill 50 Arthropods! It was too long, enough time for more than a hundred Arthropods to surround him. The number of Arthropods would only increase. Being unable to escape meant failure. My mission isn¡¯t to kill the Arthropods but to reach my destination alive. The sooner, the better.?Xu Jingming quietlynded on a tree, and his feet were as soft as a cat¡¯s paws. He quietlynded and then rushed to a spot where there were few Arthropods. When one or two Arthropods discovered him and attacked, Xu Jingming would retaliate with two strikes! It was still very easy to kill single-digit enemies. These Arthropods are only at the level of a third-rate expert, Xu Jingming determined. ¡­ Five minutester, he overturned his judgment. A huge spider-like Arthropod with thin and sharp limbs that spanned at least five to six meters long. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression couldn¡¯t help but change when the many limbs surrounded him¡­ Thankfully, these Arthropods only acted on instinct. Pu. After killing the arachnid Arthropod with a single strike, Xu Jingming thought to himself,?This Arthropod can match a first-rate expert on its own! Xu Jingming became even more careful, especially when he saw more than 100 arachnid Arthropods in motion from a distance. On that mountaintop, he realized that he couldn¡¯t clear Number Two by force; he had to know how to time his opportunities and avoid danger. ¡­ Under the dark sky, an earthworm-like Arthropod suddenly crawled out of the sand. It opened its mouth and let out a strange hiss. ¡°Hiss!¡± Xu Jingming¡ªwho had just killed three ordinary Arthropods¡ªcouldn¡¯t help but turn pale when he heard the strange alien insect¡¯s cry. This strange sound wave struck his entire body, causing every cell in his body to tremble. It was as if his brain had suffered a heavy blow, and his head felt a splitting headache. At this moment, the Arthropods rushed over from all directions. Xu Jingming endured the difort in his body with gritted teeth as he ran into the distance. He quickly killed the asional Arthropods blocking his way. He fled as he tried his best to distance himself from his pursuers! Chapter 323 - Targeting Earth’s Civilization (2)

Chapter 323: Targeting Earth¡¯s Civilization (2)

He also had to constantly observe his surroundings, but he finally shook off the swarm of Arthropods. If I¡¯m surrounded, I¡¯m finished. I¡¯ll have to start all over again.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare to stop at all, and he only heaved a sigh of relief after shaking them off.?My mind is focused, and my control over my body is strong enough. Yet, I felt like I had lost control of my body under that voice! If it were those with weaker minds, they probably wouldn¡¯t be able to resist the voice. ¡­ Xu Jingming was under great pressure. All kinds of Arthropods had different abilities. He hid under a rock in an inconspicuous mountain range and took a breather. For the past 29 hours, I didn¡¯t dare to ck off for even a moment. I traveled 2,526 kilometers.?Xu Jingming checked his personal interface, feeling mentally drained.?I averaged 87 kilometers an hour! It¡¯s more tiring than I imagined! This speed is a little slower than I expected, but I did my best.?Xu Jingming reflected on the 29 hours of travel. His body was always in optimum state. Even with his body in Blood Rain World, he could reach nearly 200 kilometers per hour with his level of control. The reason why he traveled 87 kilometers an hour was due to the threat of the Arthropods! There were all kinds of Arthropods¡ªeither alone or in swarms. Thankfully, Xu Jingming had super-realm strength and had longprehended the phenomena of all living things. He was good at using all living things and their environments to instantly find a path that was most suitable for him, allowing him to travel this far. Although my body is at its peak, I¡¯m mentally exhausted. I¡¯ll log off first.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t think too much about it and immediately disappeared silently, leaving the mysteriousnd. ******* In reality, it waste at night. ...... Xu Jingming walked out of the virtual room and felt mentally rxed.?I can finally rest. Xu Jingming walked to the living room and didn¡¯t turn on the lights. He justy on the sofa, his mind nk and empty. Exhausted! He had long figured out the fluidity of water with his Spear Dao, and he had also figured out the phenomena of all living things! He knew how to control his surroundings and make use of them, but these 29 hours were too stressful! He didn¡¯t dare to rx for a moment. This was because once he failed, all his previous efforts would be in vain. He had to start all over again! I¡¯ve only walked less than one-tenth of the 30,000 kilometers, he thought to himself.?There¡¯s also a forest environment and an empty grasnd environment next. He sat on the sofa andpletely rxed. He could feel his mind quickly recover. Clop! Clop! Clop! Li Miaomiao walked down the stairs softly and switched on the lights in the living room. ¡°Jingming.¡± She revealed a look of delight. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you turn on the lights at this time?¡± ¡°I¡¯m taking a break.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. Li Miaomiao could sense the fatigue in his eyes. ¡°Is the mysterious ce very dangerous?¡± She sat down beside him. ¡°It¡¯s not easy.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Moreover, it¡¯s only the beginning.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. Her husband¡¯s will was tenacious; he wouldn¡¯t say that he was tired easily. ¡°Do you want to get something to eat?¡± she asked. Xu Jingming felt his appetite get whetted when he heard that. Although he wouldn¡¯t starve or get thirsty in the mysteriousnd, eating was sometimes a form of enjoyment, not just to fill his stomach. ¡°There¡¯s ice cream, right?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Get me one.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Li Miaomiao got up to get it. Soon, the couple started eating separately. It¡¯s refreshing andfortable.?Xu Jingming ate his ice cream and felt more rxed. A sufficiently rxed environment, thepany of his family, good food¡­ All of these helped him recover from mental fatigue. ¡°Is our daughter sleeping?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°She can sleep very long hours. She will sleep until eight or nine in the morning.¡± Xu Jingming got up and went upstairs to the bedroom to take a look. His daughter was sleeping soundly. ¡°Jingming, it might be more efficient to rx,¡± Li Miaomiao reminded him. Xu Jingming looked at his wife and nodded with a smile. Rx? There was still a little more than a month before the civilization protection period ended! When that happened, who knew what kind of situation they would face? Tejano had given him the Redmond Medal back then to protect him and his family! This meant that¡­ without the Redmond Medal, he couldn¡¯t guarantee the safety of himself and his family. Although some powerful civilizations couldn¡¯t plunder Earth due to the restrictions of the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules, Xu Jingming was rmed by some dark means that were employed when he checked them on the virtual world¡¯s Inte. He also ced greater importance on this mysterious ce! Whoosh. Soon, in the courtyard of their residence, Li Miaomiao watched Xu Jingming board a spaceship. This X3 spaceship was a gift from Earth to Xu Jingming, and it was usually parked in the courtyard. At this moment, he was riding a spaceship to the underwater base, using the gravity chamber and artificial star to cultivate! ording to his n, he would cultivate once every three days or so! This allowed him to maintain almost maximum efficiency. It could also be considered an asional ¡®break¡¯ during the exploration of the mysteriousnd. ****** There were a total of nine basic civilizations in the Milky Way, and the strongest of them was the Huanliang Civilization. Of the 195 inhabitables in the Milky Way, the Huanliang Civilization had 93. Considering the different inhabitables¡¯ different degrees of development, it could be said that¡­ the other eight civilizationsbined were no match for the Huanliang Civilization! It was only limited by the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws. If it were purely a matter of survival of the fittest, the Huanliang Civilization would¡¯ve long reigned supreme over the Milky Way. ¡°Your Highness, our fleet is all ready to set off for Earth at any time,¡± a ck-haired man said respectfully in a mountaintop building on a beautiful inhabited. The purple-haired elder¡ªwho was leisurely painting¡ªnodded and said, ¡°As long as you¡¯re ready. There¡¯s no rush. We can¡¯t enter the ster system where Earth is located before the civilization protection period ends.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± The ck-haired man¡¯s eyes burned. ¡°ording to our investigations, Earth¡¯s ster system is rich in mineral resources! They even extravagantly bought a virtual mainframe, allowing all humans on the to enter the virtual world.¡± ¡°That wealth is only temporarily in the hands of Earth,¡± the purple-haired elder said leisurely. ¡°Without sufficient strength, they aren¡¯t qualified to have such wealth. When the timees, they will obediently cough it up.¡± ¡°What I¡¯m most worried about now is¡­¡± The purple-haired elder frowned slightly. Suddenly, he received a transmission. The purple-haired elder tapped his finger in the air, and a projection appeared¡ªit was a purple-haired youth. ¡°Your Majesty.¡± The ck-haired man immediately kneeled down respectfully when he saw this. The purple-haired youth looked at the purple-haired elder with helplessness in his eyes and said, ¡°Uncle, I just received a notification from the ck Moon civilization.¡± The purple-haired elder was rmed. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°The ck Moon civilization¡¯s ambassador convoy will arrive on Earth in 39 days. They got our Huanliang Civilization to be in charge of being the intermediary.¡± As the emperor of Huanliang, the purple-haired youth felt very powerless. On the surface, it was a notification, but it was actually an order! ¡°The ck Moon civilization has its eyes on this new civilization?¡± The purple-haired elder was indignant.?They have their eyes on this gem as well? ¡°Earth has rich mineral deposits. Other than the remaining mineral deposits, they have more than three trillion cosmic dors in cash after their initial transactions,¡± the purple-haired youth said. ¡°They don¡¯t think much of ordinary emerging civilizations, but the ck Moon civilization will clearly target a sufficiently rich emerging civilization.¡± The purple-haired elder sighed softly. They had to miss out on this opportunity. ¡°Uncle, you don¡¯t have to set off. I¡¯ll simply arrange for a team of ambassadors to apany the ck Moon civilization,¡± the purple-haired youth said. ¡°Alright.¡± The purple-haired elder nodded and didn¡¯t retort. The transmission quickly ended. The purple-haired elder instructed, ¡°Dismiss the fleet.¡± The ck-haired man kneeling there could only reply, ¡°Yes, Your Highness.¡± ¡°ck Moon civilization¡­¡± The purple-haired elder had mixed emotions. This was a terrifying civilization that the Huanliang Civilization had lived under the shadow of for extended periods. Thetter had to bow down to it everywhere, and it didn¡¯t even dare to bare its teeth. As the strongest civilization in the 12th Star Zone of Oohook Star Alliance, the ck Moon civilization had 89 gxies! Its strength was iparably terrifying. If Huanliang Civilization was a feral wolf, then the ck Moon civilization was a tyrannosaurus rex! Chapter 324 - Cosmic Mothership

Chapter 324: Cosmic Mothership

The universe was vast, and most of the neighboring gxies were very distant. ording to the distribution of gxies, some of the gxies in rtively close proximity were marked as part of the same star zone. Although there were many civilizations in the 12th Star Zone of the Oohook Star Alliance, the ck Moon civilization was undoubtedly the strongest. In outer space around an inhabited within the ck Moon civilization¡¯s territory, a massive spaceship was parked. It was in the shape of a huge disc with a diameter of 325 kilometers, and there was a ck crescent pattern on the spaceship. The small hatches of the huge spaceship opened. Arge number of small spaceships flew up from the and entered the hull of therge spaceship through the numerous hatches. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Countless robots tore through the air and entered the huge spaceship like streaming water. In a hall inside the huge spaceship. There were only two people in the hall. ¡°Captain Ennor,¡± an elder with an exaggerated curled beard said with a smile. ¡°All the personnel on time off in Strike Group 9 of the Fifth Fleet of the Taifan System have returned to the mothership.¡± Captain Ennor was a tall, cold man. He wore a ck-moon cape and looked coldly at therge amount of data on the screen. ¡°Where are themoners in charge of remation?¡± Ennor asked when he saw this. ¡°Why aren¡¯t they here yet?¡± ¡°They¡¯re still rushing over,¡± the bearded elder replied. ¡°Civilians aren¡¯t like the army; they can¡¯t be mobilized that efficiently.¡± ...... ¡°All wastnd reimers have to enter the mothership in three hours,¡± Ennor instructed coldly when he heard this. ¡°Those who don¡¯t enter the mothership will be executed! All cosmic citizens will be court-martialed.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± The bearded elder¡¯s heart tightened as he immediately replied respectfully. At the same time, he tapped open the screen in front of him and immediately issued the order. Although he was the ambassador of the envoy delegation, Captain Ennor was the true leader! Captain Ennor kept his cold eyes peeled to therge amount of data on the screen. Buzz! A young man appeared on the huge screen in the hall. The young man said, ¡°Captain Ennor, before you set off, please make confirmation that you will be carrying three Ster Annihtor rounds again.¡± ¡°Confirmed.¡± Captain Ennor nodded. The young man nodded and said, ¡°Brother, Earth is only an emerging cosmic civilization, and it only has one inhabited! The conventional weapons and forces the cosmic mothership is equipped with are already very strong. The Star Destroyer cannon on the mothership is enough to make Earth¡¯s civilization tremble, but you¡¯re carrying an army of ¡®smart bots¡¯ and even Ster Annihtors. Such forces¡­ are enough to threaten the Milky Way¡¯s strongest civilization, Huanliang.¡± ¡°My foolish brother,¡± Ennor said coldly when he heard this. ¡°Let me repeat the lesson. Firstly, Earth¡¯s civilization is very rich! Being rich allows you to buy weapons and equipment that exceed our expectations.¡± ¡°Secondly, when reiming Earth¡¯s civilization, my opponents may sometimes not be just Earth or even opponents in the Milky Way. I have to make everyone know their ce and not dare to interfere. ¡°Since Earth¡¯s civilization is a new civilization in the 12th Star Zone, we have to upy it,¡± Captain Ennor said. ¡°Even if we mobilize too much military strength and the family needs to give 50% to the military, it¡¯s still all worth it.¡± ¡°Because failure will result in immense losses. I can¡¯t afford the price of failure,¡± Captain Ennor said. The young man nodded and didn¡¯t say anything else. ¡°Bon voyage, Brother.¡± ¡°I hope you can step into Lv. 7 when I return,¡± Captain Ennor said. The young man nodded. ¡°Definitely.¡± The figure on the screen disappeared. ¡­ There were also many cosmic citizens on this huge cosmic mothership. Unlikemoners, cosmic citizens had much greater status and authority! Even all the arrangements the ck Moon civilization made for them had to be in line with the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules. ¡°The captain is really going all out this time¡ªbringing all of our 9th Strike Group with him.¡± A cosmic citizen officer stood in front of the transparent wall of the ship and looked at therge number of robots flying into the spaceship from afar. ¡°Don¡¯t you know the captain¡¯s character? He¡¯s very careful in everything he does. In fact, I think Earth¡¯s civilization knows themselves very well! During the civilization¡¯s protection period, they didn¡¯t dare to sell all the mineral deposits at all. They even left behind arge number of mineral deposits¡­ Why?¡± A thin cosmic citizen smiled and said, ¡°They were afraid of angering us! Therefore, they left behind many mineral deposits for us to collect.¡± ¡°We naturally have to excavate the mineral resources. The wealth they have has to work in concert with us.¡± The tall cosmic citizen scoffed. ¡°A new cosmic civilization has to gradually integrate into the Cosmic Human Alliance under our guidance. We will naturally reward them with some scraps. This is the unspoken rule of our 12th Star Zone. If they dare to disobey the rules, they will be enemies of our ck Moon civilization!¡± Even with the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws, the ck Moon civilization also had many ways to squeeze a new civilization dry within the confines of the rules. ¡°As long as our ck Moon civilization spreads the word, no civilization in the 12th Star Zone will dare to trade with theirs.¡± The thin cosmic citizen nodded and said confidently, ¡°Then, they can only carry out trans-Star Zone transactions. Every transaction requires an additional transportation fee.¡± ¡°Such economic sanctions are already very mild. They might end up identally wiped out by the space pirates¡­¡± a cosmic citizen said. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. We have nothing to do with space pirates,¡± the other cosmic citizens said. ¡°Yes, yes, yes. We have nothing to do with them.¡± These people smiled, a knowing look in them. The cosmic citizens of the ck Moon civilization naturally felt superior when facing the other civilizations in the 12th Star Zone! It couldn¡¯t be helped! The civilization itself was too strong! Even a strike group from the Fifth Fleet of the Taifan System had the right to look down on Earth¡¯s civilization. ¡­ In themand hall of the cosmic mothership. Captain Ennor, his subordinates, and the leader of the diplomatic mission were all gathered here. ¡°Captain, everything is in ce. We can set off at any time,¡± a soldier said. When Ennor saw this, he nodded and ordered, ¡°Set off.¡± Whoosh! The cosmic mothership hovering in space outside the inhabited began to start up, and its speed rapidly increased. In just ten seconds, the cosmic mothership turned into a blurry stream of light. ¡°Begin preparing for wormhole travel.¡± ¡°Countdown: 33, 32, 31¡­¡± When the countdown reached 0, the dark void in front of the cosmic mothership distorted, and the entire cosmic mothership flew into it and disappeared. When this cosmic mothership appeared again, it had already left the gxy and arrived in a dark and lonely cosmic void. Most of the universe was dark. The specks of light in the distance were the faint light from a massive gxy. ¡°Begin cooling down. It¡¯s estimated that we can warp again in 1 hour and 36 minutes.¡± ¡°Coordinates confirmed¡­¡± ¡°Personnel¡¯s vital signs checked¡­¡± ¡°Energy inspection¡­¡± Information appeared one after another. Captain Ennor didn¡¯t mind because the rm would¡¯ve sounded If there were any idents. He looked at the endless darkness outside the spaceship. Every time he traversed a wormhole, he would experience the dark regions of the universe. He was even obsessed with this feeling. The family only has two Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms, and it¡¯s getting weaker. It wasn¡¯t easy to obtain the opportunity to reim Earth¡¯s civilization, Captain Ennor thought to himself.?I can¡¯t make any mistakes. I have to obtain everything Earth¡¯s civilization has to offer to strengthen my family, Captain Ennor thought. ¡°Captain, do you want to take a break? We can only reach Earth in 39 days,¡± a female officer whispered. Captain Ennor nodded and turned to leave. As long as he was on the mothership, he could grasp everything at any time. ****** Earth¡¯s civilization was making preparations for the expiry of its protection period. Although they believed that they were sufficiently prepared and that it wouldn¡¯t be a problem for Earth¡¯s civilization to ¡®live on¡¯ for a longer period, they ultimately didn¡¯t have any experience. Everything was just spection! As the number one expert of Earth¡¯s civilization, Xu Jingming was also working hard. Number Two in the mysteriousnd. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Xu Jingming panted. There was a wound on his chest, and under his cellr control, he ceased the bleeding. Although my body won¡¯t tire or starve during the test in the mysteriousnd, I won¡¯t recover from my injuries,?he thought.?My body will only recoverpletely if I fail and die. I¡¯ve been walking for ten days. I¡¯m still 800 kilometers from my destination.?Xu Jingming treated his wound and gently tapped his personal interface to change into a new set of soft armor. Thest 800 kilometers!?Xu Jingming was filled with fighting spirit. After ten days on the Arthropod, Xu Jingming also understood the key to traversing it. The most important thing was the collection of the surrounding information and making instantaneous decisions! And the information had to be everything! Weather, terrain, the other cosmic citizens in the distance, the means the different Arthropods were good at, his strength¡­ He had to quickly gather information on every aspect and immediately make a decision! If he hesitated and made a decision too slowly, he mightnd himself in a predicament and be surrounded by arge number of Arthropods. The weaker I am, the more I can¡¯t afford to make mistakes, and the higher the requirements for my decision-making! Thankfully, I¡¯ve long reached super level. I made a few mistakes and relied on my strength to clear it, but I was also injured, and my strength has decreased quite a bit.?Xu Jingming was very cautious. After ten days, his ability to grasp the environment was almost instinctive. Seconds turned to minutes, but he didn¡¯t rx at all. After more than seven hours without any major mistakes, he finally arrived at his destination. I¡¯m here.?Xu Jingming was like an afterimage as he traversed the mountain. This mountain didn¡¯t provide much cover; as long as he climbed this mountain, he would naturally attract some Arthropods. Based on the distance and speed, I can confirm that they can¡¯t form an encirclement.?After Xu Jingming stabbed an Arthropod to death, he reached the top while being chased by the seemingly terrifying Arthropods. Whoosh! Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate at all. The moment he arrived at the mountaintop, he charged into the dark miniature wormhole and left Number Two, leaving the Arthropods at the mountaintop roaring angrily. ¡­ After walking out of the miniature wormhole, he discovered that his injuries hadpletely disappeared. Brr, it¡¯s so cold.? The moment he arrived on Number Three, he felt a biting cold. The cold air seeped into his body as if it prated his muscles and burrowed into the gaps between his bones. This is too cold.?Xu Jingming observed his surroundings. This was an ice-white, and the ground was covered in rocks and ice. He couldn¡¯t see any nts or animals. This was a cold and deste. Chapter 325 - Planet Number Three’s Coldness (1)

Chapter 325: Number Three¡¯s Coldness (1)

Hu! A man wrapped up tightly to the size of a bear appeared out of thin air beside Xu Jingming. His dense hair stubbornly extended from his headscarf, and only hisrge ck eyes were revealed. ¡°It¡¯s so cold. It¡¯s really too cold.¡± The man couldn¡¯t help but heave a sigh of relief when he returned to the starting point. ¡°The starting point has the most warmth after all.¡± ¡°Warmth?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him.?You call such biting cold warmth? ¡°Brother.¡± The tightly-wrapped man looked at Xu Jingming and smiled. ¡°Did you just arrive on Number Three?¡± ¡°Oohook Star Alliance, Wu Ming.¡± Xu Jingming gave his alias. ¡°Lano from the Freerain Star Alliance.¡± The man chuckled. ¡°I¡¯ve been trapped on Number Three for more than two months and have frozen to death 19 times.¡± ¡°Frozen to death?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. ¡°It¡¯s that cold?¡± ¡°All of us explorers are limited to a physique seen in Blood Rain World.¡± The man shook his head and said, ¡°Therefore, everyone experiences the same cold. The feeling of freezing to death is really ufortable.¡± Xu Jingming immediately opened his personal interface and began checking Number Three¡¯s tests. Whoosh. A virtual map of Number Three appeared with a spotbeled. ¡°Please head to the ¡®Land of Extreme Cold¡¯ on Number Three. If you sessfully arrive, you can proceed to Number Four.¡± The test only had a few words, but Xu Jingming had a bad feeling when he saw the location and the name of the destination. ...... ¡°Other than us explorers, there are no other lifeforms on this.¡± The man shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s only one word for it¡ªcold! Cold that can freeze us to death! Brother, good luck. I¡¯m going to make my twentieth attempt!¡± With that said, the man lowered his head and walked forward step by step. He¡¯s trying it for the twentieth time after being frozen to death neen times¡­ This person¡¯s mind and will are extraordinary, Xu Jingming thought to himself when he saw this.?However, he has still been stuck on Number Three for more than two months. I¡¯ll try to choose from the clothes and armor I can.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t underestimate the task ahead of him and tried his best to choose something with high enough cold-proofing in his personal interface. He wore a tight-fitting cotton shirt, ayer of soft armor, and finally, ayer of armor. I can¡¯t choose a helmet; I can only use a belt.?The cloth belt Xu Jingming chose was thick enough, but it was used as a headscarf. It wrapped up his head, revealing only his eyes. Let¡¯s go. He appeared a little bloated. In order to deal with unexpected danger, he carried a spear holster on his back. Thankfully, my body doesn¡¯t get hungry or thirsty. I can maintain my peak stamina.?As Xu Jingming walked, he mobilized all the cells in his body and tried his best to produce heat! At the level of cellr control, all he needed was a thought to produce heat much stronger than the heat produced from intense exercise. My entire body is heating up.?Xu Jingming felt quite rxed when he set off. After all, he had tightly wrapped himself in armor and clothes, and his body generated enough heat. He left behind afterimages as he easily advanced, moving at more than 100 kilometers per hour. It¡¯s a total of 936 kilometers from the starting point to the Land of Extreme Cold. It¡¯s not far.?Having gone through the test on the Arthropod, Xu Jingming felt that this distance wasn¡¯t much. But gradually¡­ It¡¯s getting colder and colder.?Xu Jingming felt the cold outside keep rising. The cold began to prate his armor, inner armor, and cotton clothes. The heat produced by his body gradually failed to withstand the cold, and the cold began to seep into his body. Tuk! Tuk! Tuk!?His teeth couldn¡¯t help but chatter. The most basic way for cosmic lifeforms to cultivate is to control the body! I have to control my body!?Xu Jingming tried his best to control every cell with his mind and will, hoping to stop his body from trembling. However, the cold invaded every cell and fought for dominance with his mind and will. Why is it so cold? I¡¯ve only walked 200 kilometers.?Xu Jingming trembled and gritted his teeth as he continued forward. At a nce, the entire world was ice-white. Ice covered countless rocks, leaving a portion exposed. There was no sign of life. Xu Jingming walked alone. asionally, he saw other cosmic citizens walking in silence. In such a terrifying cold¡­ everyone was unwilling to speak. Huh??Xu Jingming saw a tightly wrapped cosmic citizen standing by the side of the road in front of him. He maintained his walking posture but didn¡¯t move. His entire body was covered in ayer of ice. He¡¯s not dead yet.?Xu Jingming watched silently.?But he won¡¯t be able tost long. When Xu Jingming walked close to the person¡ª Whoosh! The frozen cosmic citizenpletely disappeared. Freezing to death means returning to the starting point, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?To freeze to death at around 300 kilometers, that¡¯s still a great distance from the Land of Extreme Cold 900 kilometers away. Xu Jingming lowered his head and walked. After walking for 500 kilometers, he asionally saw cosmic citizens who were frozen in ce with walking postures. Those cosmic citizens were still conscious and hadn¡¯t frozen to death. When he reached 600 kilometers, he no longer trembled. Instead, his body was partially numb from the cold. Not good. My body is starting to turn numb.?Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. Just shivering was a small matter, but numbness was a big deal! Xu Jingming¡¯s control over his body was already very strong, but he felt that he couldn¡¯t feel a portion of his body! Without feeling anything, he could barely keep walking. Is Number Three that difficult? Chapter 326 - Planet Number Three’s Coldness (2)

Chapter 326: Number Three¡¯s Coldness (2)

Persevere. I¡¯ll win as long as I reach the finish line.?Xu Jingmingforted himself. But at 700 kilometers, Xu Jingming lost most of his body¡¯s senses, and his mind and consciousness¡¯s ability to mobilize his body weakened. Am I going to freeze to death too??Xu Jingming vaguely understood that he wasn¡¯t far from being frozen into a Popsicle. This is only Number Three! I have to persevere.?Xu Jingming¡¯s burning faith persisted. I can¡¯t fail! I have to at least reach Number Five.?Xu Jingming roared in his heart. He thought of his wife and family, his daughter who was only a few months old, and the entire Earth that was about to face a storm¡­ Hang in there. Control every cell for me. Control them!?In this desperate situation, Xu Jingming¡¯s burning faith worked hard to mobilize his body. His mind and will were fighting the cold for control over his body. Control the body and continue walking! 800 kilometers! Xu Jingming only had one thought left in his mind:?Walk forward and reach the Land of Extreme Cold! Even though he was numb and had lost his senses, this body continued inching forward. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t even click open the interface to check his location. He only had one thought left! Finally¡­ Ake appeared in front of Xu Jingming! The dark-blueke water ebbed despite the terrifying temperatures. ...... I¡¯m almost there. I¡¯ll reach¡­ the Land of Extreme Cold in the middle of theke after a swim.?Xu Jingming took a step into theke. The dark-blueke water was very dense, and he floated. Swim, swim over¡­ Xu Jingming swam forward, but theke water seeped through his armor and robe, and an even more terrifying coldness invaded his body. Xu Jingming only swam for about ten meters before slowing down. He extended his right hand extremely slowly, and gradually, ayer of ice froze over his body. Swim! Swim!?Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness were still giving out orders, but his body stopped moving. Xu Jingming could sense the ice on his body bing thicker and thicker, and his consciousness was being suppressed even more intensely as if he had fallen into an endless abyss. Finally, they enteredplete darkness. The frozen figure in theke also disappeared into thin air. ¡­ When he appeared again, he had already returned to the starting point of Number Three. I froze to death??At this moment, Xu Jingming felt that the starting point was really warm. The natural heat produced by his body could resist the cold. His mind and consciousness werepletely awake. Previously, under the terrifying cold, his consciousness became more numb and weaker the further he went. It feels good to have my consciousness awaken and be stronger.?Xu Jingming frowned slightly. He had cleared Number One and Number Two in one go since stepping into the mysteriousnd. However, he failed his first attempt and froze to death in the extremely coldke. If I want to clear Number Three¡¯s test, I need to have sufficient perseverance and extremely great mental strength.?Xu Jingming knew that these were the two keys to clearing Number Three. Perseverance and tenacity were characteristics that many experts possessed. For example, the person who froze to death 19 times and continued trying naturally had great perseverance and tenacity. Xu Jingming was also very determined. No matter how desperate he was, no matter how painful it was, he never gave up even when he froze to death. But¡­ Just perseverance and tenacity weren¡¯t enough. He also needed extremely powerful mental strength. If my mental strength is strong enough, I can still control my body despite the terrifying cold,?he thought to himself.?Clearly, my mental strength is still weak. He knew that his mental strength wasn¡¯t strong. He became a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform after his actualbat bonus exceeded 20¡Á. He was only 31 years old, and he had cultivated the evolutionary method for less than two years. Thus, his mental strength was still rather weak. Only by arriving on Number Five can I be selected by the forces in the Hunter Cosmic Sector,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?As for me, I can¡¯t even pass Number Three¡¯s test for the time being. There¡¯s an even harder test on Number Four. Whoosh. Xu Jingming temporarily went offline. ****** When encountering a problem, he had to find the best solution first. On the one hand, I have to learn how to wear clothes to ward off the cold.?Xu Jingming searched for information on the virtual world.?I can directly get experts in this industry to help formte a n for clothing. I can use clothes and equipment to reduce the might of the cold. On the other hand, I have to strengthen my mind and consciousness. Other than the usual training and honing methods, I have to break through to be an Advanced cosmic lifeform in reality as soon as possible, he thought.?My Intermediate cosmic lifeform body will be much stronger after breaking through to Advanced realm. A powerful body and brain¡­ will also strengthen the mind and consciousness. The body, mind, and consciousnessplemented each other. Why were Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms so ridiculously strong? Their ridiculously strong bodies were also a key factor. ¡­ After Xu Jingming went offline, he headed to the underwater base and used the gravity chamber and artificial star to cultivate. He had always maintained a cultivation frequency of about once every three days, allowing his body to evolve at a sufficiently high efficiency. My body will probably be an Advanced cosmic lifeform in about half a month.?Xu Jingming finished his training and returned home in his small spaceship. Director Zhou was already waiting in the courtyard. ¡°Director Zhou.¡± Xu Jingming walked out of the spaceship and looked at Director Zhou in surprise. ¡°If there¡¯s anything, just give me a call.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very important.¡± Director Zhou walked over and whispered, ¡°We received news that a rtively powerful civilization in the Oohook Star Alliance, the ck Moon civilization, has sent a diplomatic mission. It¡¯s estimated to arrive on Earth on June 2.¡± A diplomatic mission from the ck Moon civilization??Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. ¡°Isn¡¯t June 2 the day the civilization protection period expires?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°The other party caused a hugemotion. They even took the initiative to release the news of their visit to Earth.¡± Xu Jingming frowned. ¡°They took the initiative to release the news?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a deration to the surroundings that Earth is their prey,¡± Director Zhou said in a low voice. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. ¡°How can they act so callously?¡± ¡°Earth has deduced that the greatest threat we will face at the end of the protection period¡­ will most likely be the ck Moon civilization,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°We once hoped that the ck Moon civilization would think us beneath them, but the truth is that the ck Moon civilization has already sent a diplomatic mission.¡± ¡°Fear is useless. We can only face it with all our might.¡± Director Zhou looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Therefore, we need your help.¡± ¡°I¡¯m duty-bound at this moment.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°What do you need me to do?¡± Chapter 327 - Advanced Cosmic Lifeform

Chapter 327: Advanced Cosmic Lifeform

Director Zhou smiled at him. ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous; there¡¯s no need for you to risk your life. Individuals below Lv. 9 can¡¯t fight an entire civilization. No matter how much the ck Moon civilization values us, it¡¯s impossible for them to send a great Origin lifeform over. Therefore, some of the open strife and hidden struggles between the ck Moon civilization and us will still be within the rules.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. To flip the table was a vition of the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws! Once it was exposed, the ck Moon civilization wouldn¡¯t be able to bear the consequences. ¡°Within the rules, we are ultimately too weak,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Therefore, we need to rely on influence.¡± ¡°Rely on influence?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart stirred. ¡°Yeah.¡± Director Zhou nodded. ¡°Although Earth has made plenty of preparations for this day, our greatest influence¡­ is with you! To be precise, it¡¯s your Redmond Medal!¡± ¡°Redmond Medal?¡± Xu Jingming had a guess¡ªthis was a gift from Tejano. ¡°Our civilization has interacted with cosmic civilizations for more than 30 years, but we aren¡¯t qualified to cozy up to the Redmond Group,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°We were willing to give more than half of the civilization¡¯s assets to Ambassador Tejano, but he wasn¡¯t willing to ept or protect us. Sigh¡­¡± ¡°Protecting a civilization involves too much. We can understand that,¡± Director Zhou said, ¡°but he protected you personally and gave you a Redmond Medal.¡± ¡°Therefore, the Earth Alliance hopes to give you a small number of shares in some of the core Earth Alliance corporations for free.¡± Director Zhou looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°When the timees, you will be on the shareholder list.¡± ¡°With a corporation shareholder possessing the Redmond Medal¡ªeven the ck Moon civilization won¡¯t dare to go overboard,¡± Director Zhou remarked. ¡°Will it really work?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°After all, this is only an Evernight-level Redmond Medal.¡± ¡°It will definitely be of some use when it involves the Redmond Group,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°You should know the Redmond Group¡¯s influence.¡± ...... Xu Jingming nodded. He had checked it out in the virtual world. The Redmond Group¡­ was strong¡ªvery strong! It was one of the most terrifying corporations among the three advanced cosmic civilizations, and it was a behemoth in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. Ambassador Tejano was definitely a big shot, the kind that could uplift cosmic humans! Unfortunately, Earth¡¯s civilization couldn¡¯t cozy up to him at all. Tejano was still very cautious. There was a huge difference between protecting an individual and protecting a civilization. Earth¡¯s civilization¡­ wasn¡¯t worth Tejano¡¯s effort. ¡°Yet, Ambassador Tejano keeps such a low profile and continues working hard.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?What reason do I have to rx? ¡°If you have no objections, you can enter the virtual worldter! With the virtual world as a witness¡­ we can sign a contract for the shares.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡­ Witnessed by the virtual world, the representatives of the core corporations of Earth¡¯s civilization signed a contract of gift with him. There was one contract after another. He signed a total of 92 contracts that involved Earth¡¯s virtual world, energy, mineral deposits, equipment, and other corporations. The shares gifted to him in every contract ranged from 0.5% to 1%. ¡°These shares don¡¯t seem like much,¡± Director Zhou introduced, ¡°but all of them together are worth nearly 20 billion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t sell it,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Other than the resources we previously agreed on,¡± Director Zhou said, ¡°you can also use these shares as coteral to borrow cosmic dors from Earth.¡± As the number one expert born after Earth first integrated into the universe, Earth had poured resources into grooming him. ¡°Mr. Xu, we won¡¯t disturb you anymore.¡± The representatives bade farewell. Although Xu Jingming had obtained so many shares, he only treated them as nominal and didn¡¯t n on using them. ****** Time passed, and he continued attempting Number Three¡¯s test. He first consulted professional experts in the virtual world and did a mix and match of suitable equipment to increase his ability to ward off the cold. Thesebat boots and armor are one without any seams. Same for this armor. After entering the Lake of Extreme Cold, theke water can¡¯t seep in.?Xu Jingming equipped himself again. His neck and head were tightly wrapped, only revealing his eyes. Let¡¯s go.?He felt much better after the increase in his ability to ward off the cold. After arriving at the Lake of Extreme Cold, theke water couldn¡¯t seep in. Theke water was dense and buoyant, so it wasn¡¯t difficult to paddle forward with both arms. As he swam, even though theke water couldn¡¯t seep in, the cold air still slowly seeped in, causing him to be colder and colder. After swimming for more than 50 kilometers, he froze into an ice block and lost his life. Racking my brain to increase the effects of my cold-resistant equipment has clearly improved my progress.?Xu Jingming was quite excited. He tried again and again, but even if theke water couldn¡¯t seep in, the cold¡ªwhich was even more terrifying than onnd¡ªstill made him fail time and time again. My mind and consciousness aren¡¯t strong enough. I clearly have unlimited stamina. As long as I make all the cells in my body unleash enough heat, I can theoretically withstand the cold, Xu Jingming thought. If he had the mind and consciousness of a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, the heat released from his body would probably be like a furnace that could allow him to reach his destination easily. ¡­ On May 20, in the evening, he boarded the small spaceship and headed for the underwater base again. ¡°Mr. Xu.¡± The members of the underwater base also received him warmly. After all, he was the only person in years who used the gravity chamber and artificial star for cultivation. Xu Jingming first went to the gravity chamber and cultivated for 22 minutes under 8,900¡Á gravity before heading to the artificial star chamber in extreme fatigue. Buzz. The artificial star¡¯s energy circted, and the floating ck sphere with a diameter of 34 centimeters began to turn hot and dazzling. The light intensity rapidly increased, and through the refraction of light inside the building, all the light gathered on Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged, his extremely exhausted body frantically absorbing the energy of all artificial stars. This artificial star was R9, which meant that it could go from R1 to R9. Nine of the main levels could be subdivided. For example, R9 could be subdivided into R91, R92¡­ R99! Xu Jingming was now using R29, which was currently optimal for his body. If he raised it to R3¡­ it would seriously injure his body. Howfortable.?Xu Jingming patiently absorbed the energy, and every cell was slowly strengthening. After 17 minutes of absorption, he felt the changes in his cells. I¡¯m finally beginning to break through!?Xu Jingming revealed a look of delight and said, ¡°Raise the energy level of the artificial star to R31.¡± The light emitted by the artificial star immediately increased in intensity. ¡°Xu Jingming, all the cells in your body are in the midst of a breakthrough. ording to the calctions, the most suitable energy level for you is R38.¡± The AI voice echoed in the building. ¡°Raise it to R38.¡± Xu Jingming immediately spoke because the AI system¡¯s rmendations were generally very safe. When breaking through from an Intermediate cosmic lifeform to an Advanced cosmic lifeform, the body could absorb a lot of energy. It took him three and a half hours with the R38 artificial star in operation to feel full. Every cell in his body was much stronger than before, and simrly, every cell in his head and brain evolved to a new level. His thinking speed increased greatly, and his brain waves became much stronger. My level in life has increased.?When Xu Jingming walked out of the artificial star chamber, he felt the range of his mind and consciousness extend greatly. I can even sense that I can destroy this underwater base with a single punch.?The increase in strength gave Xu Jingming a desire to destroy. As the saying went: with a sharp weapon, one¡¯s killing intent would arise. To hold back and endure when in possession of terrifying strength required self-control. This also alerted Xu Jingming.?Thankfully, my mind is strong, allowing me to have the corresponding strength. Otherwise, I could easily fall into temptation, and my great strength would cause terrifying disasters. The destructive power of an Advanced cosmic lifeform was already very terrifying. He rode the spaceship back. To wipe out a city with a flick of a finger and unleash cosmic energy at full strength to wipe out a country¡ªthis is the Advanced realm of cosmic lifeforms.?Xu Jingming sighed inwardly.?And this is only at Lv. 7. If I be a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, I can wipe out all the lifeforms on the surface of a by myself. Of course, this only referred to all surface lifeforms. To destroy a itself? The difficulty was more than a hundred times greater. It was impossible for cosmic lifeforms to do so with their individual strength. ¡­ The transformation of his body made his mind and consciousness much stronger. It feels different.?On Number Three of Blood Rain World¡¯s mysteriousnd, Xu Jingming sensed his majestic and powerful mental strength. His terrifying mind and consciousness gave him greater control over every cell! Let¡¯s go!?Xu Jingming began his ninth attempt. After reaching cellr control, it became harder and harder to increase his strength and speed. When Xu Jingming broke through to be an Advanced cosmic lifeform, his actualbat bonus only increased slightly, reaching 25¡Á. However, his mind and consciousness were more than twice as strong. It was clearly much easier to deal with the cold. His powerful mind and consciousness reached into every cell, and every cell constantly produced heat! Even though the cold kept rising, he could still control every cell. Whoosh. He entered the Lake of Extreme Cold and swam forward. The terrifying cold made one¡¯s mind and consciousness only vaguely control their cells, but this level of control was enough to keep them moving forward. I¡¯m in much better shape this time. I¡¯ll definitely seed.?Xu Jingming had a strong premonition, especially when the ind in front of him was getting closer and closer. It made him even more excited, and his fighting spirit rose. I¡¯m almost there. I¡¯m almost there. The fanatical joy of impending sess made his mind and consciousness stronger, and his control over his body increased. Emotions can also affect the mind and consciousness,?Xu Jingming thought to himself and swam harder. Finally¡ª Xu Jingming stepped foot on the ind! After walking onto the ind, his entire body was covered in ayer of frost, but his eyes burned as he ran toward the miniature wormhole on the ind withrge strides. I¡¯m here.?When he entered the miniature wormhole, his heart was filled with joy. When he left the cold Number Three and walked out of the miniature wormhole, he felt his body instantly recover. He also felt extremely warm andfortable. He looked up and saw the scenery of Number Four. As long as I pass Number Four¡¯s test, I¡¯ll enter Number Five! I have a chance of joining a regional faction.?Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were firm. ¡­ In the observation space. Observers from the 352 factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector watched from afar. ¡°Observer Chang, look. This person who just stepped into Number Four is from your Oohook Star Alliance¡­¡± A sses-wearing short fatty¡ªwho was only half a meter tall¡ªsmiled at Xu Jingming, who had just stepped into Number Four. A thin ck-shirted man also looked at Xu Jingming. As observers, they didn¡¯t care much about the first threes, but they would still watch Number Four seriously. This was because one was qualified to join a regional faction after passing Number Four¡¯s test. It took him so long to reach Number Four. From the looks of it, he didn¡¯t clear the priors in one go.?Observer Chang watched from afar and frowned slightly. He looked at Xu Jingming¡¯s figure from afar without much hope. Chapter 328 - Tejano Leaves (1)

Chapter 328: Tejano Leaves (1)

In the observation space, the 352 factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector had invisible barriers separating them. The observers from the neighboring factions would at most exchange some nasty words, but they couldn¡¯t break through the barriers and act on them. Observer Chang was still observing Xu Jingming when the short, fat man from another faction beside him deliberately made a snide remark. ¡°It seems like nobody from your Oohook Star Alliance has set foot on Number Five in the past three batches. Perhaps this new guy stands a chance.¡± ¡°Look at how smug you are.¡± The thin ck-robed man scoffed. ¡°It can¡¯t be helped. Of two of the past three batches, two explorers from our Nine Feathers Star Alliance reached Number Five!¡± the short fatty said smugly. The thin man calmly said, ¡°There were about 180,000 explorers in thest three batches. Only about 200 people reached Number Five! It¡¯s very normal for our Oohook Star Alliance to have nobody. After all, there are 185 Star Alliances in the entire Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± ¡°Quick, look¡­¡± The short fatty red. ¡°The genius from our Nine Feathers Star Alliance has already cleared Number Five¡¯s test, Neutron Star, and entered Number Six. Wow! Being able to enter the sixth means that it¡¯s not a problem for his talent to reach the peak of Lv. 8.¡± Number Six!¡± ¡°Another one has entered Number Six.¡± The other factions also noticed the genius from the Nine Feathers Star Alliance. ... The thin man watched in silence. Such a talent was wanted by regional factions at the very least! ¡°Nobody from our Oohook Star Alliance has ascended to Number Five in the past three consecutive batches.¡± The thin man also felt unhappy. ¡°Haha,¡± the short fatty said with a smile. ¡°Observer Chang, don¡¯t be anxious. Perhaps this Number Four neer carrying the spear holster on his back is a peerless genius who can make it all the way to Number Seven.¡± Observer Chang nced at the short fatty and endured the other party¡¯s mocking words! He couldn¡¯t hit the other party in the observation space, so he could only tolerate the other party¡¯s verbal attacks. He was really not good at bickering. ¡­ Xu Jingming knew from Tejano that there was a secret observation space. The 17 top factions and the 352 factions in Hunter Cosmic Sector were secretly observing, but Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind. He was also a young man from Earth¡¯s civilization. He had just be a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, and his minimum goal was to set foot on Number Five. He didn¡¯t want to think too much about anything else. The final obstacle to joining a regional faction.?Xu Jingming looked at the in front of him. Number Four was an inhabited. There was no end to the lush forest, and there were no signs of intelligent life. Let me take a look at Number Four¡¯s test.?Xu Jingming stood at the starting point and opened his personal interface to check the test details. Please proceed to the ten Lands of Oblivion and obtain the keepsake. When ten keepsakes are gathered, one can pass through the miniature wormhole and head to Number Five. Lands of Oblivion? Keepsakes??Xu Jingming frowned slightly.?It¡¯s still forbidden for explorers to touch or interfere with each other. Therefore, keepsakes can only be found by oneself and can¡¯t be snatched. Yes, from Number One onward, cosmic citizens like them were forbidden from touching each other. Once they touched each other, the party who took the initiative to touch the other person would be judged as viting the rules, and they would be kicked to their starting point, resulting in them having to start over. Lands of Oblivion??Xu Jingming looked at thebels on the map.?They are distributed in different parts of this. I shall take a look at the nearest spot. He changed into his soft armor and carried his spear holster. Then, he traveled light and searched for the first Land of Oblivion in the forest. After observing the map, he had already formted the shortest ¡®distance¡¯ he could take, preventing him from making unnecessary detours. The first Land of Oblivion is ahead.?Xu Jingming saw argeke in front of him. Theke in the forest was estimated to be several kilometers in diameter, and there were all kinds of flowers and nts around it. A thin mist spread out around theke. Xu Jingming had just walked into the mist when he felt the scene in front of him change. It turned into a beautiful pce, and many beauties surrounded him and served him. I¡¯m the king of Flowing Cloud Kingdom. This is my pce??With the heavy memories gushing in, Xu Jingming suddenly felt like he was the king of Flowing Cloud Kingdom. The beauties in the pce were thinking of all kinds of ways to please him. No, I¡¯m Xu Jingming. I¡¯m here in the Land of Oblivion to find a keepsake.?Xu Jingming forcefully shook off this heavy memory. Although he barely managed to maintain his rity, his memories as the king of Flowing Cloud Kingdom kepting back to him. There were also all kinds of erotic instances in his memories that were orgasmic! And at this moment, the beauties in his memories were right in front of him. Am I that good at enjoying myself??Xu Jingming was also stimted by the erotic memories, and arge number of memories attempted to fuse with him. If I really sink into this, if Miaomiao were to know¡­?Xu Jingming shuddered as the image of Li Miaomiao hugging her daughter appeared in his mind. He tried his best to block his memories as Flowing Cloud Kingdom¡¯s king that kepting. Xu Jingming got up and quickly searched for the keepsake. ¡°Your Majesty.¡± ¡°Your Majesty, why are you ignoring me?¡± The beauties chased after Xu Jingming. As Xu Jingming resisted the increasingly detailed memories as Flowing Cloud Kingdom¡¯s king, he searched for the keepsake. He discovered that he couldn¡¯t walk out of the pce. It has to be in the pce.?He searched the pce. As time passed, it became harder and harder to resist the memories. Xu Jingming felt his memories begin to blur. Chapter 329 - Tejano Leaves (2)

Chapter 329: Tejano Leaves (2)

I¡¯m Xu Jingming. This is the Land of Oblivion; it¡¯s all fake.?After searching for more than two hours, Xu Jingming finally found a keepsake in the arms of a beauty. The moment he received the keepsake, the pce dissipated! Xu Jingming found himself standing in the forest. In front of him was ake filled with mist. Xu Jingming felt as if he had woken up from a dream. Everything about being the king of Flowing Cloud Kingdom became a blur, like a dream. If I had rxed a little, the memories of being Flowing Cloud Kingdom¡¯s king probably would¡¯vepletely fused with my memories. I wouldn¡¯t have been able to remember my identity, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Moreover, it¡¯s too tempting! Perhaps some explorers will think that¡­ it¡¯s fine to give it a try. Even if they fail once, they can try again. If one tries to get lucky, it will probably be very difficult to gather all ten keepsakes, Xu Jingming thought. ¡­ Xu Jingming walked hundreds of kilometers and arrived at the next spot. It was arge mine, and red mist spread out from it. I have to walk in to find the keepsake.?Xu Jingming walked to the red mist. Buzz! ... The moment he entered, the scenery changed. Xu Jingming was on the highest floor of a tall building that towered into the clouds. He could clearly see small spaceships shuttling through the void and descending onto the. ¡°President, the Golden Silkworm Group¡¯s dividend totaling 3.56 trillion cosmic dors has been credited.¡± ¡°President, the annuity issued by the family, totaling 5 trillion cosmic dors, has also been credited.¡± ¡°President, Prince Liucheng of the Quwu civilization has returned the fifth installment of the debt¡ª2.2 trillion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°President¡­¡± Illusory figures stood in front of him and reported respectfully. Xu Jingming sat there as dazzling and vast memories enveloped him. I¡¯m the 97th child of King Kong, one of the 12 kings of the Ancient River Civilization¡ªNinefeather Kong.?Xu Jingming was stunned when he came into contact with this vast memory. Ninefeather Kong had unimaginable wealth, and his annual cash flow was unimaginably huge. Isn¡¯t Ninefeather Kong the legendary¡­ founder of the Nine Feathers Civilization? Even the entire Nine Feathers Star Alliance is named after him??Xu Jingming was stunned. The moment he was stunned, arge number of memories flooded his mind. His memories quickly blurred, and Ninefeather Kong¡¯s memories began to overwhelm him. Buzz! The scene dissipated. Xu Jingming appeared in front of the mine again and looked at the red mist in front of him. He had failed and was kicked out of the Land of Oblivion. I was shocked the moment I came into contact with that memory. When I was shocked, that vast memory overrode my memories? I failed the test because I failed to maintain myself.?Xu Jingming came to a realization. The content of the memories I came into contact with should be when Ninefeather Kong was young. After all, he established the intermediate cosmic civilization¡ªthe Nine Feathers Civilizationter on, causing the entire Star Alliance to name it after him! Ninefeather Kong¡¯s father was King Kong, one of the 12 kings of the Ancient River Civilization. Ninefeather Kong was born noble, but his talent in the evolutionary path wasn¡¯t high! Instead, his talent in business was unimaginable. He even spent money and used external forces to transform himself into an Origin lifeform. Ninefeather Kong was also the most aplished of King Kong¡¯s many children. This is the legendary figure in the Cosmic Human Alliance who wields a huge amount of wealth??Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. Just some change from the other party could drown Earth¡¯s civilization. Ninefeather Kong¡¯s identity as a prince only gave him some starting capital. After all, it was impossible for King Kong to build an intermediate cosmic civilization from scratch. An intermediate civilization first needed a Lv. 10 expert. There were also all kinds of requirements for technological and military achievements, so they needed arge number of schrs. The vastness of the territory and the number of civilizations¡­ All of these aspects had very high requirements. If I could truly gain Ninefeather Kong¡¯s detailed memories and sense his thoughts, who cares if I sink ten or a hundred times? Unfortunately, I¡¯ve only scratched the surface of his thoughts in the Land of Oblivion. I can¡¯t touch the essence of his thoughts. He only came into contact with the young Ninefeather Kong¡¯s powerfulmercial territory. It was very difficult to replicate a person¡¯s thoughts. The mental imprints left behind by cosmic legends were only some of the scenes they had experienced. I¡¯ll try again. I have to resist this time.?Xu Jingming walked to the mine again. ¡­ Beauty, money, power, individual strength, delicacies, pity, hatred, anger¡­ Of the ten Lands of Oblivion, some targeted personal pursuits, some targeted desires, and some even resonated with strong emotions. In short, as long as one was slightly affected, they would sink into oblivion and fail the test. Xu Jingming arrived at the eighth Land of Oblivion on June 1, and the test was fury. All kinds of situations that incurred anger happened. The misery and grief in the world¡­ How could Xu Jingming not be angry? He couldn¡¯t suppress his anger, and he sank into it because of the emotions. I¡¯ll log off first.?Xu Jingming failed three times in a row and went offline.?I have to send Tejano off today. ****** On June 1, 2083, a spaceship set off from Earth and arrived on Mars. Xu Jingming could see the outside world through the wall of the ship and saw Tejano sitting on the spaceship in the distance. At this moment, Tejano seemed a little lonely as he silently looked at the cosmos. Whoosh. The spaceship approached, and the hatch opened. Earth¡¯s upper echelons and Xu Jingming flew out. ¡°Your Excellency.¡± Everyone bowed. ¡°The protection period for Earth¡¯s civilization has officially ended.¡± Tejano sat on his spaceship and looked at the Earthlings. He said, ¡°I¡¯ll also leave Earth¡¯s civilization today and return to the Cosmic Human Alliance headquarters.¡± ¡°Thank you for your protection over the years. Earth will never forget it,¡± Secretary General Angus said. Tejano looked at these people and observed them for a few seconds before saying, ¡°Xu Jingming, have a chat with me. The rest of you can return to the spaceship first.¡± Earth¡¯s upper echelons looked at each other, immediately bowed, and returned to the spaceship. Xu Jingming flew to Tejano¡¯s side. ¡°How¡¯s your exploration of the mysteriousnd?¡± Tejano asked with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m on Number Four,¡± Xu Jingming answered. ¡°Perhaps I can enter Number Five.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not bad,¡± Tejano said, ¡°but you still have to work hard to enter Number Seven. You even have to gain basic insights into the opportunities avable. You can use this opportunity to join the 17 top factions! Because of the 17 top factions¡¯ grooming, your chances of bing an Origin lifeform will be greater.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He also yearned to be an Origin lifeform! That way, the fate of Earth would change. ¡°Without bing an Origin lifeform, one has to struggle in the circle of low-level civilizations for the rest of their lives,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Only by bing a higher lifeform can you, an Earthling, have a chance of stepping into the core circles of cosmic humans. Only then will you and I have a chance to help each other in the future.¡± Once Tejano set his mind to start his own business, he started off at the top tier thanks to his resources. ¡°The core circles of cosmic humans?¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°It¡¯s indeed a distance away for me, but I¡¯ll work hard.¡± Tejano nodded. ¡°If you are personally in trouble, remember to contact me,¡± Tejano said. ¡°After all, we are friends.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Yeah.¡± He understood what Tejano meant. An emerging civilization like Earth would encounter endless troubles after the protection period ended¡­ This was very normal; almost every emerging civilization went through this. Tejano wasn¡¯t willing to provide cover for the civilization, but he was willing to help Xu Jingming personally. ¡°That was terse?¡± Tejano was speechless. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°We¡¯re friends.¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± Tejano got up. ¡°I¡¯ll make a move.¡± Xu Jingming also flew to the side. ¡°You have to be an Origin lifeform the next time we meet in reality,¡± Tejano turned his head and said. Xu Jingming nodded, and Tejano entered the spaceship. Buzz~~~ This spaceship produced spatial ripples before disappearing into thin air, leaving the Oohook Star Alliance¡¯s territory! Xu Jingming hovered above Mars and silently stared at the cosmos in front of him. Chapter 330 - Blackmoon Civilization’s Diplomatic Mission

Chapter 330: ckmoon Civilization¡¯s Diplomatic Mission

The spaceship began to return to Earth. ¡°The civilization protection period has ended, and Ambassador Tejano has returned. In the future, we can only rely on ourselves!¡± China¡¯s representative said. ¡°Earth has always been under protection, but now¡­ we will have to integrate into the cosmic civilization fully. There will definitely be a lot of difort,¡± the EU representative said. ¡°We have to gradually make the citizens ept it.¡± The United States of America¡¯s representative said seriously, ¡°That¡¯s not important. Most importantly, the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission will arrive tomorrow!¡± ¡°ck Moon civilization¡­¡± The upper echelons of Earth¡¯s civilization fell silent. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t interrupt and only silently looked at the cosmos outside. The ck Moon civilization wasing tomorrow! ¡­ Earth, China. Xu Jingming returned home. ... ¡°Ambassador Tejano has left,¡± Xu Jingming said to Li Miaomiao as he sat down in the living room. His daughter, Xu Lixing, had already been brought out by the elders to y. ¡°With his departure, everything will be up to Earth to deal with whateveres next.¡± Li Miaomiao knew a lot of information from her husband and knew that they had reached a critical juncture in her homeworld¡¯s civilization. Xu Jingming nodded and tapped his watch gently, producing a projection in front of him. Some information about the ck Moon civilization began to appear on the projection. ¡°ck Moon civilization,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Their diplomatic mission will arrive tomorrow.¡± Li Miaomiao also looked at the information. ¡°The ck Moon civilization has flourished for more than two million years,¡± Xu Jingming stated. ¡°In particr, a great schr with an educational level exceeding Lv. 100 was born. That great schr was raised to an Origin lifeform by the Cosmic Human Alliance through external forces. In the long lifespan of an Origin lifeform, this great schr made plenty of achievements. He also spearheaded the transformation of the ck Moon civilization in the 30,000 years he was alive! The territory of the ck Moon civilization increased from 15 gxies to 78 gxies, and a total of six Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms were born during that period. It was a golden era in the history of the ck Moon civilization.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°A great schr has too much influence.¡± ¡°Technology and evolution are the two most important aspects of the Cosmic Human Alliance,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Great schrs with educational backgrounds exceeding Lv. 100 are all treasures of cosmic humanity.¡± ¡°In the years that followed, the ck Moon civilization didn¡¯t produce another schr with an educational level exceeding Lv. 100, but academia remained a very strongponent to their existence,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The ck Moon civilization¡¯s technological strength is extremely mighty, and their technological and military strength is more than 10,000 times greater than Earth¡¯s! They have 109 legions publicly known! Any legion sent out¡­ can sweep through the Milky Way.¡± ¡°It can be said that in terms of technological and military strength, they aren¡¯t far from intermediate cosmic civilizations.¡± Xu Jingming also felt pressured. ¡°At the same time, they also have two Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms in this era.¡± It was too powerful. It made one unable to have any thoughts of resistance! The ck Moon civilization had a very deep foundation in technology but wascking in evolution. If a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform was born in evolution, the entire civilization could be upgraded to an intermediate cosmic civilization over some time. ¡°Jingming, what should we do?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°The difference in strength is too great. We can only rely on the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules to intimidate them,¡± Xu Jingming answered. Li Miaomiao nodded. Their individual strength appeared very weak in the face of such a situation. ¡­ June 2, 2083. In the sr system, a kilometer-long spaceship warped into existence. The spaceship¡¯s hull had leaf patterns. ¡°Foreign spaceship detected!¡± Earth¡¯s surveince system immediately detected it. Therge number of technological military weapons they had bought was enough to detect all movements in the sr system. They could even roughly investigate outer space beyond the sr system. ¡°Foreign spaceship.¡± ¡°From the hull¡¯s logo, it should be a spaceship from the Huanliang civilization.¡± In the monitoring hall, Earth¡¯s staff had solemn expressions. Buzz¡ª The spaceship that was docked around Jupiter attempted to establish a connection with Earth. Immediately, a purple-haired youth with exquisite patterns beside his ears appeared on the monitor in the hall. He said coldly, ¡°I¡¯m Huanben Fengye,mander of the Huanliang Civilization¡¯s visiting delegation.¡± ¡°Ambassador Huanben, wee. Please proceed to Earth and get some rest,¡± Secretary General Angus replied. They had also received notice from the Huanliang Civilization and were prepared to receive them. ¡°That¡¯s not necessary.¡± The purple-haired youth said coldly, ¡°We are in charge of apanying the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission to Earth. We will wait here for their arrival.¡± ¡°As you wish.¡± Secretary General Angus was very polite. It couldn¡¯t be helped; the other party was the strongest civilization in the Milky Way. Earth had just officially integrated into the universe, so they had to put up with things most of the time. ****** Seconds turned to minutes. Earth¡¯s upper echelons waited nervously. Finally, 5 hours and 9 minutes after the Huanliang civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission arrived, Earth¡¯s surveince system detected the appearance of an iparably huge spaceship beyond the sr system. Buzz. The behemoth with a diameter of 325 kilometers crossed the wormhole and arrived. It was like a small in the shape of a disc. ¡°Here ites.¡± Earth had detected the arrival of this cosmic mothership. ¡°This is arge cosmic battleship.¡± A higher-up from Earth confirmed this, and his expression changed. ¡°Moreover, it¡¯s a mothership. A cosmic mothership is a fortress in space, capable of carrying arge number of troops.¡± ¡°ording to the diplomatic rules, military warships aren¡¯t allowed to enter Earth¡¯s territory.¡± ¡°The other party didn¡¯t enter our territory! This cosmic mothership is parked outside the sr system. That¡¯s nasty! It¡¯s clearly a threat¡­ but they didn¡¯t vite the rules and didn¡¯t invade our territory.¡± Earth¡¯s upper echelons felt threatened. ¡°A spaceship that can destroy the entire sr system is parked just outside. There¡¯s nothing we can do about it.¡± ¡­ In the huge cosmic mothership. ¡°Captain Ennor.¡± The curled-bearded elder was extremely respectful. ¡°Do you want to enter Earth with me?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Captain Ennor shook his head coldly. ¡°I¡¯ll personally oversee the cosmic mothership, allowing me to deal with unexpected situations at any time. However¡­ Commander Xefani, I¡¯ll send my ¡®smart robot¡¯ to Earth with you! With the help of the smart robot, I can see Earth¡¯s civilization with my own eyes.¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the elder replied. Momentster. The ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission boarded three spaceships and arrived beside the Huanliang Civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission using short-distance warping from beyond the sr system. Only then did the two diplomatic missions head to Earth together. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The three spaceships of the ck Moon civilization and one spaceship of the Huanliang civilization appeared outside Earth as if they had teleported. The hazy light from Earth¡¯s security defense system constantly enveloped the atmosphere. This was also a form of deterrence! ¡°Earth¡¯s civilization spent plenty to buy thisary security defense system,¡± the elder with the curled beard said as he watched from afar in the spaceship. ¡°Even if the entire sr system is destroyed, the security defense system will probably protect this.¡± ¡°They¡¯re quite willing to spend.¡± The tall and cold man was the smart bot that Captain Ennor remotely controlled with his consciousness. ¡°However, there are still ways to destroy Earth.¡± The technological and military strength of the ck Moon civilization was much greater after all. Soon¡ª Earth¡¯s weing party headed to wee the ck Moon and Huanliang civilizations¡¯ two diplomatic delegations. ¡°Commander Xefani, feel free to tell me anything you need. His Majesty has instructed me to fully cooperate with the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission.¡± Themander of the Huanliang civilization, Huanben Fengye, was also very respectful. Huanben Fengye was also a member of the royal family of the Huanliang civilization! After all, they had to apany the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission, so they naturally had to send someone of importance. ¡°Okay.¡± The elder nodded and looked at the weing party from Earth. A light enveloped them. The¡¯s security defense system allowed the Earth¡¯s weing party, ck Moon civilization, and Huanliang civilization¡¯s diplomatic missions into the. ******* There were more than 3,000 people in the two ambassador delegations, and Earth held a grand weing banquet. Sitting at the banquet, Captain Ennor¡¯s smart bot observed its surroundings from afar. This smart bot was his alone to use, so it naturally had extraordinary functions. In terms of strength, it wasparable to a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. Before an evolver became a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform, their individual strength didn¡¯t mean much. After all, Lv. 8 robots could be mass-produced! Of course, Captain Ennor also knew very well that as a smart bot¡­ he was helpless against Earth¡¯s security defense system. Buzz!? Captain Ennor¡¯s robot was gathering arge amount of information from Earth. Through light detection, this robot could observe almost every spot on the. ¡°Huh?¡± Captain Ennor suddenly noticed a city on Earth¡ªa skyscraper with a strange eye pattern. ¡°The Magic Eye Group also has investments on Earth?¡± Captain Ennor suddenly asked. Secretary General Angus¡ªwho was in charge of entertaining them¡ªlooked at the cold man sitting in the second seat beside Commander Xefani of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission. He vaguely realized that the other party¡¯s identity was extraordinary, so he smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, the Magic Eye Group has many dealings with us.¡± ¡°Interesting.¡± Captain Ennor observed every corner of Earth and said, ¡°The Magic Eye Group, the Barron civilization of the Three-Seas Star Alliance, the Nine Feathers civilization of the Nine Feathers Star Alliance. Thetter is an intermediate cosmic civilization! There are quite a number of cosmic factions trading with you.¡± His tone was filled with ridicule and disdain. This was because he was certain that the Nine Feathers civilization had only made a deal with Earth because it was only a faction within its territory. It couldn¡¯t threaten the ck Moon civilization in the Oohook Star Alliance. In normal tradepetitions, the ck Moon civilization had no qualmspeting with intermediate cosmic civilizations. ¡°There are only those fewrge corporations on Earth.¡± Secretary General Angus tapped the projection in front of him. ¡°If the esteemed guests of ck Moon civilization are interested, you can peruse this information at any time.¡± Commander Xefani nodded and tapped the projection tob through the information. Suddenly, his finger trembled, and his expression changed. ¡°Captain.¡± Commander Xefani looked at Captain Ennor beside him. Captain Ennor also nced at the projection and saw a piece of information Xefani had opened.?Redmond? Captain Ennor read the information. There weren¡¯t many shareholders in thoserge core corporations, and there were only a handful of individual shareholders. Sometimes, there was only one individual: Xu Jingming! This person was an Earthling! He had received the Evernight-level Redmond Medal! ¡°This is a native of Earth.¡± An invisible force enveloped Xefani¡¯s surroundings as he whispered, ¡°He¡¯s actually a Redmond Medal recipient.¡± ¡°Could it be faked?¡± Captain Ennor found it unbelievable, nor was he willing to believe it. At this moment, his true body was in the virtual world, and he quickly entered the Redmond Group¡¯s official world to check the detailed list. He found the name: Xu Jingming (Hunter Cosmic Sector, Oohook Star Alliance, Earth Civilization). ¡°How did this happen?¡± Captain Ennor looked up at the name recorded in the Redmond Group¡¯s official world, furious and powerless. ¡°Redmond Group!¡± With ck Moon civilization¡¯s strength, they understood what the Redmond Group represented. The Redmond Group was terrifying, but the founder, Redmond, was even more terrifying! He was one of the core upper echelons of the Cosmic Human Alliance, an important figure that even the three advanced civilizations of the universe valued. With a word from him¡­ the ck Moon civilization could be dismantled. Why would the Redmond Group award a resident of an emerging civilization the Redmond Medal??Captain Ennor looked at the name ¡®Xu Jingming¡¯ in the Redmond Group¡¯s official world and felt a headache. Chapter 331 - Bribery

Chapter 331: Bribery

With the Redmond Group involved, no matter how much of a headache Captain Ennor had, he had to calm down and think it through carefully. Logically speaking, it¡¯s unlikely that a new cosmic civilization is rted to the Redmond Group. Then, there¡¯s only one possibility: Ambassador Tejano!?Captain Ennor thought. The name of the staff sent by the Cosmic Human Alliance wasn¡¯t a secret. The upper echelons of Earth knew that Pang Ze and a group of cosmic citizens had longe into contact with the virtual world. Some of them had leaked some information about Earth. The Cosmic Human Alliance also shared information on Earth with the Oohook Star Alliance. The ck Moon civilization had also gathered this information. For example, they knew about the distribution of mineral deposits, the number of transactions, evolvers, and schrs. With Ambassador Tejano¡¯s identity, how can he think highly of someone from Earth??Captain Ennor thought. Tejano¡¯s full name: Tejano Redmond Xire Anyone with some knowledge knew how noble this person¡¯s identity was as long as they saw his full name! Xire¡ªthis was an ancient royal family in the Hunter Cosmic Sector! The Xire family had established an intermediate cosmic civilization and had an extremely deep heritage. But in this era, the Xire family had produced the greatest existence¡ªRedmond! Redmond¡¯s halo alone exceeded all the outstanding ancestors in the history of the Xire family. When a person¡¯s name was followed by the suffix ¡®Redmond Xire,¡¯ even the scions of the three advanced cosmic civilizations didn¡¯t dare to slight them. But in fact, Xu Jingming did receive the Redmond Medal. Captain Ennor returned to his personal space and checked the information in front of him. Moreover, Tejano once hid his identity and participated in the virtual worldpetition on Earth before ultimately losing to Xu Jingming. ... ¡°He treated Xu Jingming differently because the two of them fought, and he lost to him?¡± Captain Ennor immediately contacted his family elders. His family was quite influential in the ck Moon civilization and was a part of the civilization¡¯s decision-making hierarchy. Buzz! An equally tall middle-aged man appeared in front of him, and his eyes were as dark as a deep pool. ¡°Grandpa.¡± Captain Ennor bowed respectfully. ¡°Ennor, you met with trouble?¡± The middle-aged man looked at him. Cipo was already more than 6,000 years old this year and had many children. Captain Ennor was one of the better ones. ¡°Yes¡­¡± Captain Ennor began to exin the situation in detail. The middle-aged man was very calm after the briefing. Captain Ennor ced great importance on the wealth of Earth¡¯s civilization, but as the supreme leader in charge of the family, he felt that it didn¡¯t matter if they earned less from Earth. The foundation of the family¡¯s rise was to produce top talents on the educational or evolutionary paths. ¡°Grandpa, what should I do?¡± Captain Ennor asked. ¡°Any possibility of angering the Redmond Group is something we can¡¯t afford,¡± the middle-aged man said with a calm smile. ¡°Therefore, we can¡¯t take any risks. The simplest solution is to bribe this Redmond Medal recipient.¡± ¡°Bribe Xu Jingming?¡± Captain Ennor was stunned. ¡°Try it.¡± With that said, the projection dissipated. ¡­ In a courtyard. Ambassador Xefani drank some afternoon tea while Secretary General Angus apanied him. ¡°I discovered that a genius from your civilization named Xu Jingming has actually received the Redmond Medal?¡± ck Moon civilization¡¯s ambassador, Xefani, smiled and said, ¡°I would like to meet him personally.¡± ¡°Meet Xu Jingming?¡± Secretary General Angus¡¯s heart tightened. ¡°I hope to meet him today.¡± Xefani¡¯s eyes were oppressive. Secretary General Angus didn¡¯t dare to agree immediately. He realized the seriousness of the matter and immediately said, ¡°We can¡¯t force Xu Jingming either. Ambassador, don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ll talk to Xu Jingming first. If he agrees to meet¡­ we¡¯ll immediately arrange a meeting.¡± Ambassador Xefani nodded and didn¡¯t say anything. ****** An emergency meeting of Earth¡¯s upper echelons. ¡°They want to meet Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°The Redmond Group behind Xu Jingming should be what the ck Moon civilization fears the most. For them to be in such a hurry to meet Xu Jingming¡­ Perhaps they want to get rid of this obstacle.¡± ¡°Since they don¡¯t dare to use force against Xu Jingming, they are likely going to bribe him. If Xu Jingming, the recipient of the Redmond Medal, doesn¡¯t step forward, the contract that the ck Moon civilization eventually gets us to sign will definitely squeeze us dry.¡± ¡°We have no choice in the face of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s contract.¡± ¡°No other faction will trade with the ck Moon civilization in the 12th Star Zone of the entire Oohook Star Alliance.¡± The upper echelons of Earth knew the situation very well. Being the strongest civilization in Star Zone 12, the other factions would defer to the ck Moon civilization. If they dared to dig their paws into this matter, the ck Moon civilization would also reveal their domineering side! That cosmic mothership wasn¡¯t just to intimidate Earth. ¡°Xu Jingming is also a shareholder. The corporation¡¯s unfair contract vites his interests. As long as he steps forward, the ck Moon civilization won¡¯t dare to push us too far. They¡¯re also afraid that the Redmond Group will step in.¡± ¡°Will Xu Jingming be bribed?¡± Earth¡¯s civilization wasn¡¯t confident as the human heart was unpredictable. ¡°Contact Xu Jingming first and talk to him¡­ before letting them meet. We can¡¯t stop the ck Moon civilization from meeting Xu Jingming.¡± The upper echelons of Earth didn¡¯t have a good solution. ¡­ Xu Jingming went offline and left the mysteriousnd. He met Director Zhou in his living room, and thetter exined his intention foring. Chapter 332 - Bribery (2)

Chapter 332: Bribery (2)

¡°Then, let¡¯s meet.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Meet them in the reception hall of theplex¡¯s main building,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°I¡¯ve already told you the meaning of this meeting. If you step forward, they will be afraid. At the very least, they will maintain superficial fairness in the future!¡± ¡°And if you don¡¯t step forward, things will get nasty. There won¡¯t even be superficial fairness,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°It¡¯s even very normal for them to find a reason to killmoners while infiltrating Earth.¡± ¡°Killmoners?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°Cosmic citizens are protected by the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws, but almost everyone on Earth is an ordinary person,¡± Director Zhou exined. ¡°If you stand on the ck Moon civilization¡¯s side, they can naturally do anything they want.¡± ¡°There are thousands of people in the diplomatic mission this time, but it¡¯s only a small portion,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Arge number of humans from the ck Moon civilization are on that cosmic mothership outside the sr system. They are in charge of trading, and they will live on Earth. When that happens, they will definitely have conflicts with Earthlings!¡± ¡°It¡¯s normal for weak civilizations to be bullied, but Earth has you,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Ambassador Tejano has given you a Redmond Medal. This medal¡­ will allow ck Moon civilization to restrain itself.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Xu Jingming arrived at the main building of the district and waited in the reception hall. In just a moment. Ambassador Xefani of the ck Moon civilization arrived at the reception hall with only one deputy. Secretary General Angus was in charge of apanying him. ... Xu Jingming and Director Zhou went forward to wee him. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Xefaniughed, and his exaggeratedly curled beard trembled from hisughter. ¡°A genius on the evolutionary path, right here on Earth! You became a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform in less than two years of cultivating the evolutionary method. It¡¯s amazing. Captain Ennor, what do you think?¡± The deputy beside Ambassador Xefani¡ªCaptain Ennor¡ªdidn¡¯t talk with the Earthlings previously. Now, he took the initiative to smile and say, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s very impressive. I spent 1,300 years before bing a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, but Mr. Xu Jingming only took two years! I¡¯m so ashamed.¡± Secretary General Angus¡¯s eyes twitched slightly when he saw this. When had the ck Moon civilization¡¯s ambassador and Captain Ennor ever been so polite? They had always looked down on them and ordered them around! ¡°Greetings, Ambassador.¡± Xu Jingming stepped forward and looked at the AI robot. ¡°And Captain Ennor.¡± With his mind and consciousness, he could sense that the smart bot wasn¡¯t an ordinary cosmic lifeform. ¡°Duty calls, so I have to stay on board the cosmic mothership,¡± Captain Ennor said with a smile. ¡°This is only a smart bot, but it can satisfy my desire to take in Earth¡¯s scenery.¡± ¡°How¡¯s the scenery on Earth?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°It¡¯s a very beautiful.¡± Captain Ennor praised, ¡°The welfare of this civilization is excellent. Humans on the entire live and work in peace. Even every human has a VR headset that allows them to enter the virtual world! Haha¡­ In our ck Moon civilization, many agricultural and pastorals don¡¯t have VR mainframes. We are unable to let all humans enter the virtual world, but Earth can. It¡¯s very impressive.¡± ¡°Our civilization on Earth only has one inhabited, but ck Moon civilization has many gxies,¡± Secretary General Angus ttered. Captain Ennor frowned slightly. ¡°Can you let us talk to Xu Jingming alone?¡± Captain Ennor looked at Secretary General Angus. Secretary General Angus and Director Zhou nced at each other. ¡°Alright.¡± Secretary General Angus and Director Zhou looked at Xu Jingming and immediately left the reception hall. In the reception hall. Ambassador Xefani, Captain Ennor, and Xu Jingming sat down. ¡°Xu Jingming,¡± Captain Ennor praised, ¡°you¡¯re amazing! You became a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform in just two years after cultivating the evolutionary method. Your excellence¡­ doesn¡¯t fit a weak civilization like Earth.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming listened and wasn¡¯t in a hurry to speak. ¡°Earth¡¯s civilization is too weak,¡± Captain Ennor said. ¡°Do they know how to nurture a powerful evolver? Other than some cosmic dors, Earth¡¯s civilization can¡¯t give you anything.¡± ¡°As for our ck Moon civilization, we have produced great schrs. There are even Origin lifeforms in every era!¡± Captain Ennor gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°We know very well how to nurture people into Origin lifeforms and great schrs.¡± ¡°Your talent is wasted on Earth,¡± Captain Ennor said. ¡°I¡¯m here to sincerely invite you to join our ck Moon civilization! Your family can also migrate to our ck Moon civilization together. Your friends and rtives¡ªanyone who is willing to go to the ck Moon civilization can go with you.¡± ¡°Migrate?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Captain Ennor, you should know that with my strength, I can easily migrate to an intermediate cosmic civilization.¡± Captain Ennor¡¯s expression changed slightly, but he continued with a smile. ¡°But an intermediate cosmic civilization might not put in their full efforts to groom you. The ck Moon civilization¡¯s grooming of you can be written in ck and white! Everything will be witnessed by the virtual world.¡± ¡°We can provide you 100 billion cosmic dors and many grooming resources,¡± Captain Ennor said. ¡°I believe no other civilization can provide such conditions.¡± Chapter 333 - Bribery (3)

Chapter 333: Bribery (3)

¡°Haha, 100 billion cosmic dors can buy an undeveloped habitable,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m only a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform after all. Although I¡¯m talented, I know my limits¡­ Nobody is willing to give me 100 billion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°We are.¡± Captain Ennor stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°That¡¯s because the Redmond Medal hinders your ns on Earth,¡± Xu Jingming responded. Captain Ennor¡¯s expression froze. Yes, Xu Jingming had a very small number of shares in many of Earth¡¯s core corporations. As a shareholder, he had to at least achieve the minimum fairness in thend remation contracts that the ck Moon civilization was about to impose on them. That way, the ck Moon civilization would lose at least a trillion! It was because of this that they were willing to give him 100 billion! Otherwise, there wouldn¡¯t be a need to pay such a huge price even when inviting Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms to migrate. ¡°Mr. Xu.¡± Xefani finally spoke and smiled. ¡°As a human, what do you pursue? Is it your personal future or your family and friends? Our ck Moon civilization will give you a better future.¡± ¡°Gentlemen.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°Earth is my homeworld! If a person betrays their homeworld, even if they can live a good life in another civilization¡­ they will only be a stray dog!¡± ¡°Stray dog?¡± The expressions of Xefani and Captain Ennor changed slightly. ¡°Captain Ennor is also a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, so you should understand,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°A cosmic lifeform should have faith! It¡¯s a faith that goes beyond life. You have to keep the faith in order to ignite the light of the mind.¡± Captain Ennor stared at him. ... ¡°Captain Ennor, I believe you understand my faith.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes shone faintly¡ªit was a belief that couldn¡¯t be shaken even if the world copsed. ¡°I understand.¡± Captain Ennor nodded. ¡°It¡¯s no wonder you became a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform in two years. Impressive!¡± At this moment, Captain Ennor understood that it was useless no matter what he said. Captain Ennor wouldn¡¯t fall out with him either! On Earth, only Xu Jingming¡ªwho received the Redmond Medal¡ªcould make him maintain basic etiquette. ¡°Then, we¡¯ll take our leave.¡± Captain Ennor got up, and so did Ambassador Xefani. Soon, the two of them left. Xu Jingming also walked them to the door. ¡°Jingming, how was the discussion?¡± Director Zhou walked over and asked. They didn¡¯t dare to leave surveince cameras in the reception hall. ¡°Director.¡± Xu Jingming tapped his wrist gently, and a video appeared on the screen¡ªit was the conversation from before. ¡°I¡¯ll send you the video of the conversation. Watch it yourself.¡± Director Zhou smiled and nodded when he heard that. In fact, when the two leaders of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission left, Director Zhou could guess the oue of the negotiations from their expressions. ¡­ In the virtual world. Captain Ennor contacted his grandfather, Cipo, again. ¡°Grandpa, this is the video of me meeting Xu Jingming.¡± Captain Ennor sent the video to his grandfather¡ªhis smart bot had naturally recorded the entire meeting. As for Cipo, he watched the video and nodded slightly. ¡°Faith? There¡¯s no need to attempt bribing him anymore. I¡¯ll discuss it with my old friends and finally decide on a n to reim Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± ¡°Yes, Grandpa,¡± Captain Ennor replied. ****** At home. ¡°How was the negotiation?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Thankfully, Tejano gave me the Redmond Medal,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°The ambassador from ck Moon civilization and Captain Ennor didn¡¯t pressure me. They only thought of ways to bribe me.¡± Xu Jingming understood that in the face of such a powerful civilization, he couldn¡¯t stop them even if he was a peak Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. What fended them off¡­ was the deterrence of the Redmond Group! ¡°Ambassador Tejano is a benefactor to us and Earth¡¯s civilization,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He was very touched that such a person would treat him as a friend. ¡°I¡¯ll go to the virtual chamber first,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I have to make the best use of my time and explore the mysteriousnd.¡± Soon, he entered the virtual chamber and went online again. As long as he made his stance clear, he naturally didn¡¯t need to interfere in the negotiations between Earth and ck Moon. What was most important to him now¡­ was to explore the mysteriousnd! Chapter 334 - Planet Number Five, Neutron Star

Chapter 334: Number Five, Neutron Star

The mysteriousnd, Number Four. Xu Jingming wore soft inner armor and cloth clothes. He carried his spear holster and looked at the bamboo forest in front of him. Even if I¡¯m the recipient of the Redmond Medal, the ck Moon civilization won¡¯t be afraid of me.?Xu Jingming rejected the ck Moon civilization¡¯s olive branch, but he didn¡¯t feel rxed. He still felt heavy pressure. As long as their cooperation with Earth reaches the minimum level of fairness¡ªeven superficial fairness¡ªthe Redmond Group won¡¯t interfere.?Xu Jingming understood this. The Redmond Group gave a medal to employees who contributed to the Redmond Group or as a token of appreciation to their customers. The Redmond Group would only help out if the medal recipient encountered a huge injustice! They usually didn¡¯t care aboutmercial disputes. Huge injustice implied¡­ if one¡¯s life and that of their loved ones were taken away, if they were imprisoned for no reason, if almost all their assets were forcefully seized, and so on. Only such cases had a chance of getting the Redmond Group¡¯s help. Maintaining fairness on the surface¡ªthis is also what Earth pursues, thought Xu Jingming.?Otherwise, they would be miserable if there wasn¡¯t even superficial fairness. As a new civilization, even if we get mostly squeezed dry, it¡¯s already not bad if we can retain some of our resources and have basic decency maintained, Xu Jingming thought. This was already very good. If it weren¡¯t for the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules and regtions, a powerful civilization could easily dispatch a small squadron to wipe out an emerging civilization. What was there to negotiate? What contract was needed? With the rules and regtions and the Redmond Group¡¯s deterrence¡­ Earth could only obtain the most basic form of respect after integrating into the universe for the first time. This is reality. ...... Xu Jingming walked into the bamboo forest in front of him, and the surroundings changed. The eighth Land of Oblivion! This was also the ce where Xu Jingming had found himself stuck many times. I¡¯m back in the eighth Land of Oblivion.?He had turned into a man wearing beast hide. Many people in beast hide looked forward in horror. Warriors in mechanical armor andser guns ahead red at them. ¡°This tribe has 127 people.¡± ¡°They are all humans. Do we really have to kill them?¡± ¡°Killing one or two is one thing, but massacring humans on arge scale is a serious crime!¡± Some warriors couldn¡¯t bring themselves to do it. ¡°Captain has ordered that all the natives on this newly discovered inhabited are to be killed! If we want to settle things properly, the cost will be a staggering sum of money. How can Captain be willing to fork out the money?¡± ¡°We¡¯re onlyary-level lifeforms, and we don¡¯t even have the right to enter the virtual world. It¡¯s impossible for us to snitch! If we anger the captain, he will execute us.¡± ¡°Sigh, we¡¯re onlyary lifeforms. We can only listen to orders.¡± The warriors in this small team argued for a while before eventually firing. Laser beams shot over. ¡°Dad.¡± Voices of children sounded from behind Xu Jingming. Warm memories of him and his family kept surging over and enveloping him. My name is Millink Ventus Tonitrus, and I¡¯m the leader of the tribe¡­?Xu Jingming hadplete memories that kept fusing into his mind. Millink Ventus Tonitrus¡ªXu Jingming had done some research on him! He was a Lv. 10 expert born in the history of the Cosmic Human Alliance. Millink Ventus Tonitrus was originally a human on an indigenous, but his home was discovered by cosmic adventurers. The team nned onmitting genocide on the inhabited before selling it. During the genocide, a tourist cosmic citizen passed by and discovered this ce! That cosmic citizen saved this. The remaining natives like Millink Ventus Tonitrus were also relocated. Following that was his unstoppable rise. Before he was saved, Millink Ventus Tonitrus suffered an extremely tragic fate. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t resist the fully-armed cosmic warrior team. ¡°ck Materia has been discovered. Leave a few people behind.¡± This team ughtered most of the natives, leaving five people behind. Among them were Millink Ventus Tonitrus¡¯s wife and one of his children. The other children were already dead. One of the warriors grabbed the pendant around Xu Jingming¡¯s neck. ¡°Where did you get this from?¡± Xu Jingming red at them. ¡°If you don¡¯t speak, all of you will die,¡± the cosmic warrior said coldly. ¡°Its name is Millink.¡± Xu Jingming finally spoke. There was no other way. He had to buy time to find the keepsake. ¡­ Xu Jingming temporarily survived the eighth Land of Oblivion, but he also experienced more misery. ¡°As he was escorted to find Millink, the surrounding tribes were ughtered!¡± When those tribesmen died, many people stared at Xu Jingming. They knew the leader of the neighboring tribe, Millink Ventus Tonitrus. Millink Ventus Tonitrus¡ªthe hero of thend spanning hundreds of kilometers was now following these devils? ¡°Where¡¯s the material? Are you lying to us?¡± These cosmic warriors were furious. Every once in a while, they would kill one of Millink¡¯s nsmen! Soon, his wife and child died. He was the only one left. I¡¯ve found it.?As he tried his best to find the Millink material, Xu Jingming finally found the keepsake. The scene dissipated. He found himself standing in front of the bamboo forest again. . This time, I controlled myself, Xu Jingming thought. Everything he had experienced previously was like a nightmare. However, he knew very well that once he couldn¡¯t suppress his anger, the memories that kept pouring into him would drown him. He would lose himself and believe that he was Millink Ventus Tonitrus. That naturally meant failure. Pure anger is useless. I have to face reality.?Xu Jingming suddenly felt enlightened when he saw the arrival of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission. He had to face reality at all times. Facing the enemy? Losing his rationality in anger was foolish. He had to control himself. No matter how angry he was, he had to keep calm. He had to keep calm despite feeling extreme anger! Only by keeping calm could he formte the most effective solution! No matter how tragic or desperate things are, I have to face reality,?he thought to himself.?Pure rage and madness don¡¯t make you a warrior! Only by calmly facing the cruel reality can one be a true warrior. Face reality, ept reality, and then unleash all your light and heat! Do your best! ****** There were a total of ten Lands of Oblivion on Number Four. The ninth was love, and the tenth was survival. Love was a very important emotion for humans. Survival was a desire almost every human had! The closer one was to death, the more they wanted to survive. The tenth Land of Oblivion dissipated. Xu Jingming stood on the mountaintop and looked at the billowing sea of clouds in front of him. No matter what kind of emotion and desire it is, I can enjoy them, but I can¡¯t sink into them and be controlled by them, he thought to himself. Through his experiences and insights in reality and his repeated attempts in the ten Lands of Oblivion, Xu Jingming understood how to control his mind. A true powerhouse has to be able to control their emotions and desires! This is the main test of Number Four. If I can¡¯t even control my emotions and desires, I won¡¯t be qualified to be a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. Having obtained ten keepsakes, a miniature wormhole appeared in front of Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming walked in and headed for Number Five! ¡­ In the observation space, almost every observer from the 352 factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector looked at him. He passed Number Four¡¯s test for emotional desires and arrived on Number Five.?Observer Chang from the Oohook Star Alliance revealed a look of delight.?Someone from my Oohook Star Alliance has finally reached Number Five. Observer Chang looked at the short fatty next door. ¡°Observer Gru, you sure have keen judgment! This young man with the spear holster is really talented.¡± ¡°He really reached Number Five?¡± The short fatty¡¯s eyes widened. Although he had praised this person and even said that he was extremely talented and might be able to enter Number Seven, he was only doing so to mock Observer Chang. Logically speaking, many civilizations have some understanding of the sevens¡¯ tests in the mysteriousnd and will make targeted preparations, the short fatty thought to himself.?Typically, one can seed in the early stages in one go! However, this rookie stumbled and seeded only after spending a few more days. Could it be that he didn¡¯t undergo simr training in advance? How would he know that Earth was too weak and knew nothing about Blood Rain World¡¯s mysteriousnd, much less the tests inside? Targeted training? Xu Jingming was the first Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform on Earth, so how could he know any mental training methods? The evolvers on Earth studied on their own using evolutionary books. ¡°Observer Gru, why aren¡¯t you saying anything?¡± Observer Chang said smugly. ¡°Look at how smug you are.¡± The short fatty scoffed. ¡°Even on Number Five, he might not join your faction even if he¡¯s from the Oohook Star Alliance.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine; joining isn¡¯t important. What¡¯s important is¡­ that he¡¯s from my Oohook Star Alliance.¡± Observer Chang smiled. ¡°The better his performance, the more glory he brings! Gosh, the geniuses of your Nine Feathers Star Alliance are still stuck on Number Six.¡± Number Six is obviously difficult.¡± The short fatty snorted. ¡°Do you really think that genius from your Oohook Star Alliance can reach Number Seven?¡± ¡°That¡¯s hard to say.¡± Although Observer Chang didn¡¯t have confidence in Xu Jingming, he didn¡¯t admit defeat verbally. ¡°You took my teasing seriously.¡± The short fatty curled his lips. Their days as observers were leisurely, and the two of them had nothing to do but bicker. Observer Chang was in a good mood. After all, one Oohook Star Alliance explorer from the three batches had finally entered Number Five. It¡¯s already not bad reaching Number Five.?Observer Chang watched. ¡­ Xu Jingming walked out of the miniature wormhole and couldn¡¯t help but be stunned when he saw the in front of him. The surrounding 100 meters were covered by a protective shield, so it was naturally extremely safe. But outside the protective shield¡ª Wha¡ª?Xu Jingming was a little surprised.?It¡¯s such a small? He could see from one end of the to the other at a nce. It¡¯s much smaller than the ck Moon civilization¡¯s cosmic mothership.?Xu Jingming was a little puzzled.?I estimate it to be about 12 kilometers in diameter, and it feels like a ck metallic sphere! A ck metallic with a diameter of 12 kilometers. There was also scorching golden light on the ck metal¡¯s surface as if the huge metal ball was very hot. What¡¯s the test??Xu Jingming opened his personal interface to take a look. Number Five was a neutron star! Only the protective shield maintained a normal Blood Rain World environment. Outside the protective shield was a neutron star environment. ¡°An explorer¡¯s body will gradually improve until it reaches the most perfect body at the limit of Lv. 8. Please control your body in its peak state and walk to the other end of the neutron star.¡±?Xu Jingming was secretly surprised when he read the introduction. The distance was very short; he didn¡¯t need to walk more than 20 kilometers. There was a miniature wormhole at the destination on the other side of the neutron star that led to Number Six. However, this journey of less than 20 kilometers was the path on a neutron star! My body¡­?Xu Jingming felt his body rapidly be stronger. His ordinary body in Blood Rain World instantly rose to the level of a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform before continuing to improve. Chapter 335 - Cultivation on the Neutron Star

Chapter 335: Cultivation on the Neutron Star

Number Five, Neutron Star, in the mysteriousnd of the virtual world. Xu Jingming stood in the area enveloped by the protective shield, unaffected by the neutron star¡¯s harsh elements like gravity and temperature as he quietly experienced the constant improvement of his body. This is to let me experience every stage of the advancement of a Lv. 7 and Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform in advance.?Xu Jingming could sense every cell constantly strengthening. The energy in his cells became more and more terrifying. Improvement, improvement, and more improvement! When the cells became stronger and possessed more and more cosmic energy, reaching a certain limit¡ª Boom! He had finally broken through that limit. His body also underwent a qualitative change! This is a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform??Standing inside the protective shield, Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body emitted light uncontrobly. His hair stood on end, and a terrifying aura surged in all directions in an unrestrained manner. His entire body was like an artificial star that could go nova at any moment! This also meant that Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t restrain his strength. The body is energy, and energy is the body.?He could clearly sense his body¡¯s state. Afterary lifeforms became cosmic lifeforms, every cell in their bodies contained cosmic energy, allowing them to unleash cosmic energy that could destroy everything. Cosmic lifeforms were divided into four stages: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Perfected! In the first three stages, the body constantly became stronger, and the cosmic energy contained in every cell became greater and greater. But thest stage, a perfected cosmic lifeform, required the body topletely convert into energy. A terrifying body could be converted into energy, and vast energy could also be converted into a body. Energy Manifestation was a characteristic of Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms. Only by reaching this step could one¡¯s body be stronger and have a lifespan of 10,000 years! Only via Energy Manifestation could one walk on a neutron star! I have to have a sufficiently strong mind and consciousness to perfectly guide my body and manifest it as energy, Xu Jingming thought.?And now, the virtual world is forcefully upgrading my body. My body is still getting stronger.?He silently took it in. The cultivation of a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform was divided into two aspects. One was the physical body, which could be turned into cosmic energy with a thought. However, there were all kinds of cosmic energy, so there were naturally differences! And every Lv. 8 lifeform pursued Cosmic Force. Cosmic Force could be approached, but it couldn¡¯t be attained at Lv. 8. On the other hand, one¡¯s mind and consciousness had to strengthen constantly! It would be considered a sess when they were raised to an unimaginable level that allowed the stirring of Cosmic Force. He used his psychic force to stir the Cosmic Force and assist his body, allowing his body to truly transform into a Force manifestation! When he attained Force manifestation, he became an Origin lifeform! Lv. 9 Origin lifeform! My body is bing stronger, and the energy I have is bing stronger and thicker.?Xu Jingming gradually had a stately feeling! Then, he felt heavy! His body gave him greater and greater pressure. I can feel how heavy this body is even while standing inside the protective shield??Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed. Bang! Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but kneel down. He ced his hands on the ground, and his entire body erupted with light! Another five minutes passed. It has stopped. I¡¯ve finally reached the limit of Lv. 8.?Xu Jingming kneeled and supported himself with his hands. He gritted his teeth and sat cross-legged. He felt exhausted just sitting cross-legged on the ground! His body was as heavy as a towering mountain, and every cell was trembling. Just controlling my body feels tiring, much less cellr control.?Xu Jingming felt too much pressure¡ªthis was the pressure brought about by his terrifying body. Thankfully, he was a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform! If his mind and consciousness were any weaker¡­ they might end up breaking down! Just as he was familiarizing himself with his body at the limits of Lv. 8¡ª A man appeared out of thin air beside him. He was 2.1 meters tall, had silver hair, and had an exquisite hairstyle. His skin was as white as snow, and his eyes were jade-green. He wore a constant smile as he grinned at Xu Jingming, who was sitting cross-legged. ¡°Greetings, Moru Star Alliance. I¡¯m Vic.¡± The cross-legged Xu Jingming barely said, ¡°Wu Ming of Oohook Star Alliance.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be in a rush. You¡¯ve just arrived on Number Five.¡± Vic¡ªwho had a very exquisite hairstyle¡ªsmiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s a rare opportunity to be able to sense the body at the limit of Lv. 8 in advance. Get used to it slowly! First, you have to be able to walk freely inside the protective shield. After all, the environment outside the protective shield¡­ is a neutron star. Walking on a neutron star is much harder.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The key to walking on a neutron star is Energy Manifestation. Controlling the energy in the body is a new field of study for all of us,¡± Vic said. ¡°Energy Manifestation?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°The neutron star has a diameter of about 12 kilometers. We can see many things while standing inside the protective shield,¡± Vic said. ¡°We can see many opportunities on the neutron star! Even if we can¡¯t pass the neutron star¡¯s test, we can still take a look at the opportunities. It can be considered a gain.¡± Xu Jingming did notice it. Number One to Number Four were veryrge. Many ces outside the testing grounds hid opportunities that needed to be slowly sought out. But Number Five¡ªthe neutron star¡ªwas too small, and opportunities were easy to find! The only problem was¡­ it was very difficult to reach the opportunities! Typically, one would stand in the protective shield and nkly stare at the opportunities in the distance. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll head out. I hope you and I can reach Number Six.¡± Vic smiled and tapped his personal interface, instantly reaching the limit of Lv. 8. Only the first attempt required them to slowly improve from weak to strong. Inter attempts, they could choose to slowly improve or instantly reach the limit of Lv. 8 through their personal interface. ¡°I hope we can all reach Number Six,¡± Xu Jingming said. Vic then walked out of the protective shield¡¯s range. Chi! The temperature on the surface of the neutron star¡ªwhich was like a huge metallic ball¡ªwas terrifyingly high, and the gravity distorted space. Vic¡¯s figure¡ªwhich was visible to the naked eye¡ªbegan to glow faintly and distort, but he still walked slowly step by step. ¡­ Xu Jingming took a short while before getting used to it. He then stood up in the protective shield. Since my mind and consciousness are too weakpared to such a body, I can¡¯t pursue minute control,?he thought.?I have to get used to fuzzily controlling my body and guide my body via instincts! Ever since he stepped onto the evolutionary path, he was used to cellr control. Now, he had to change his habits! It feels pretty good.?Xu Jingming walked around the protective shield without losing any energy, so his walking was considered normal. I¡¯ll change my clothes first. Ordinary clothes aren¡¯t suitable for walking on a neutron star.?Xu Jingming tapped his personal interface and changed into a silver-gray robe. It wouldn¡¯t be damaged in a neutron star environment, and it would be very light. Let¡¯s begin.?Xu Jingming walked to the edge of the protective shield and immediately took a step forward. How did it feel to walk out of the protective shield and truly enter the environment of a neutron star? Boom! Boom! Boom! There was the terrifying high temperature, all kinds of radiation, and the unimaginably powerful gravitational force. Of course, with his body at the limit of Lv. 8, Xu Jingming could ignore the high temperatures that exceeded a million degrees and the impact of a few radiation sts. However, this gravitational force that was probably billions of Gs still caused Xu Jingming¡¯s body to tremble¡­ Crack! Xu Jingming¡¯s body suddenly couldn¡¯t withstand it, and his entire body copsed, turning into a piece of paper that stuck to the neutron star¡¯s surface. At this moment, Xu Jingming remained conscious. I¡¯ve been tten into a piece of paper??Xu Jingming was still alive. But immediately after, the piece of paperpletely disintegrated, turning into infinite points of energy that dissipated in all directions. Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness remained on the energy for a few seconds. As the energy scattered in all directions, his consciousnesspletely dissipated. Whoosh! Xu Jingming appeared in the protective shield again. This gravity is too strong.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?A Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform walks on a neutron star by relying on Energy Manifestation. The effects of the neutron star¡¯s gravity are greatly reduced when using Energy Manifestation. Xu Jingming tapped his personal interface and instantly raised his body to the limit of Lv. 8. Again. Xu Jingming walked out of the protective shield. Crack! He was reduced to a piece of paper! ¡­ Crack! Crack! Crack! Every time he walked out, he became a piece of paper that dissipated. Xu Jingming tried other methods¡ªCharging out! Jumping out! Flying out! ¡­ I don¡¯t have any experience in Energy Manifestation. Vic is right¡ªEnergy Manifestation is a new field for all of us.?Xu Jingming sat cross-legged at the edge of the protective shield and carefully extended his index finger, extending it beyond the protective shield. Buzz! The other parts of his body were still in the protective shield, and only one finger was outside, affected by the neutron star¡¯s environment. It was exposed to all kinds of radiation and the high temperature. Moreover, the terrifying gravitational force acted on the finger. The finger trembled and emitted light; the entire finger had manifested as energy. It appeared to be maintaining the form of a finger, but it was actually a convergence of energy. After it manifested as energy, the gravitational effects became much weaker. We cosmic lifeforms are used to controlling bodies.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?And the key to Number Five¡¯s test is to control the energy in our bodies. Xu Jingming gradually extended two fingers, three fingers¡­ and finally his entire right hand, slowly experiencing the new sensations. How magical. This is actually how it is after the body undergoes Energy Manifestation.?Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up as a brand-new world appeared in front of him. After all, he had never had the experience of Energy Manifestation all these years. He was now learning in advance the problems that Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms encountered¡ªhow to more effectively control his body¡¯s Energy Manifestation! With the mind and consciousness of a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, one had to at least fuzzily gain control of a peak Lv. 8 body¡¯s Energy Manifestation¡­ It was extremely difficult! However, those who could reach Number Five were all geniuses from the various Star Alliances in the universe. ****** In the observation space. ¡°Hey, what¡¯s that rookie from your Oohook Star Alliance doing?¡± The short fatty watched Xu Jingming from afar. ¡°He only extended one hand to get a feeling of the neutron star? Is he roasting his palm?¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t have any experience with the body¡¯s Energy Manifestation, so he naturally will have to familiarize himself with it slowly,¡± Observer Chang said. ¡°Regardless, being able to reach Number Five means that his mental potential is high enough. He can at least be a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform and won¡¯t be weaker than you, Observer Gru!¡± ¡°You areparing him with me?¡± The short fatty snorted. ¡°I¡¯m not far from the limit of Lv. 8. How can hepare to me?¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t he? Perhaps he will reach the limit of Lv. 8 before you,¡± Observer Chang said. The two chatted casually and observed the explorers from their Star Alliances. Chapter 336 - Contract Signing (1)

Chapter 336: Contract Signing (1)

Xu Jingming sat cross-legged at the edge of the protective shield and extended his hand out of the protective shield¡¯s range. In the terrifying environment of the neutron star, his right hand remained in an Energy Manifestation state. With his Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform consciousness, he could still control one hand. Physical Energy Manifestation??Xu Jingming thought to himself.?I don¡¯t have much experience, but the first treatise of Beam Transformation has records on the body¡¯s Energy Manifestation. The first treatise of Beam Transformation was a Lv. 8 legacy after all. Everything from Lv. 1 to Lv. 8 was recorded in detail. ording to the description of Beam Transformation¡¯s first treatise, controlling a body¡¯s Energy Manifestation¡­ only requires time??Xu Jingming frowned slightly. Xuan¡¯s method was very simple. After reaching Lv. 8, one could focus all their attention on the mind. When one¡¯s mental strength was strong enough to stir Cosmic Force, it was extremely easy to control a body¡¯s Energy Manifestation and raise it to the limit of Lv. 8. Xuan pursued having high mental strength! Doing so leads to everything being smooth-sailing! As for the test I¡¯m facing, I have to use my current attainments in the mind and consciousness to control the body¡¯s Energy Manifestation at the limit of Lv. 8, Xu Jingming thought.?Xuan¡¯s method isn¡¯t very suitable. Xuan was a cosmic legend. He ced great importance on building things up over time and was patient enough. For example, he had studied for 1,000 years and had put his insights into practice for more than 10,000 years for verification! This build-up over time allowed him to break through to Lv. 10! Of course, his final achievement was bing a cosmic legend. Whoosh. Xu Jingming disappeared from Number Five. ¡­ In Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space in the virtual world. Xuan¡¯s thought process is great, but it won¡¯t help me clear the test.?Xu Jingming checked the avable Lv. 8 legacies.?I have to buy a few more Lv. 8 legacies and learn from more cosmic experts. PLease reading on Mybo x n o ve l. The body¡¯s Energy Manifestation was a problem that Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms needed to face. Xuan had actually temporarily put the problem aside and focused on making his mind extremely strong before dealing with the problem. It was naturally easy. However, it was very difficult for most people to improve their mind. How do I use my rtively weak mental strength to control the body¡¯s Energy Manifestation??Xu Jingming read the introduction of various legacies and immediately started buying. The price of a Lv. 8 legacy was generally around five million cosmic dors. For example, the first treatise of Beam Transformation cost 6 million cosmic dors. The first treatise of ¡®Domain¡¯ that Ambro left behind cost five million cosmic dors. How expensive.?Xu Jingming first bought five Lv. 8 legacies, spending 23 million cosmic dors. Of course, Ambro¡¯s was among them. Time to begin studying.?Xu Jingming focused on reading. After reaching Lv. 7, one¡¯s brain worked extremely quickly. Having a photographic memory and multitasking were the basics. Impressive.?Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be amazed while reading. Three of the creators of these five legacies were legendary figures in history, and two of them were Lv. 10 experts! Reading the descriptions in the legacy, he could sense the intelligence of these five great existences. Even though it was a long time ago, Xu Jingming was amazed and impressed. Xuan and these five all employ different styles, Xu Jingming thought.?Putting things into practice is the best way to verify one¡¯sprehension. ¡­ Ambro pursued absolute control. On Number Five, Neutron Star, Xu Jingming extended a hand outside the protective shield, and his entire arm had undergone Energy Manifestation. Useyer afteryer of control to reach a terrifying level.?Xu Jingming shook his head slightly.?It¡¯s just that his method is tooplicated. Ambro has an extremely high educational level! Xu Jingming felt that Ambro¡¯s different control methods were like Greek to him. Ambro¡¯s cultivation method was more like that of a schr¡¯s. I can simplify his methods. I just have to barely control it.? Xu Jingming tried it out and eventually walked out of the protective shield. Under the impact of all kinds of radiation, high temperatures, and terrifying gravity¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body underwent Energy Manifestation! His entire body emitted a faint glow. Ambro¡¯s framework is amazing. I can stabilize my entire body¡¯s Energy Manifestation just by imitating his framework.?Xu Jingming sighed in amazement as he walked slowly step by step. The neutron star¡¯s radiation storms were unstable, and asionally, a certain area would erupt. . Xu Jingming took the ninth step, and the heat under his feet suddenly increased. The density of the radiation increased as they struck his body. Despite his body being pure energy, Xu Jingming sted apart, and countless specks of light dissipated. ¡­ Ambro¡¯s method is great, but if I want to achieve something, I have to do deep scientific research.?Xu Jingming changed his method.?I¡¯ll try Senior Zhou Wu¡¯s method. Zhou Wu was a very ancient cosmic legend. He was a great existence in the earliest stages of cosmic humans. Zhou Wu was a cosmic legend. It¡¯s said that his educational level should¡¯ve exceeded Lv. 150, and he was the person with the highest educational level among the humans in that era. However, his guidance is simple and easy to understand? Xu Jingming stepped onto the neutron star again, and he underwent Energy Manifestation. He had gained a lot of insights from Senior Zhou Wu¡¯s teaching¡ªhe walked for more than 500 meters before his body copsed from the intense radiation sts. ¡­ Ambro, Zhou Wu, Saint Charon, King Kong, and Min Yang¡ªthese five famous figures in the history of cosmic humans¡ªwere either cosmic legends or outstanding Lv. 10 experts. Everyone¡¯s legacy was impressive. The five of them had their own methods for controlling their body¡¯s Energy Manifestation. Chapter 337 - Contract Signing (2)

Chapter 337: Contract Signing (2)

? Zhou Wu, Saint Charon, and Min Yang¡¯s methods seem to suit me better.?Xu Jingming thought to himself,?I can walk nearly 1,000 meters on the first day! I believe I can definitely pass the test. ****** On the first day, through learning the legacies of his predecessors, he improved greatly, which boosted his confidence. The second day, third day¡­ It¡¯s been a month. Why can¡¯t I walk two kilometers??Xu Jingming was a little stunned. He had many ideas in the past month, but the further he went, the more he experienced all kinds of radiation eruptions. He copsed at the first attempt. My destination is on the other side of Neutron Star. It¡¯s nearly 20 kilometers away, but it¡¯s still so difficult for me to cover even one-tenth of it.?Xu Jingming was stumped. Could it be that this was all he could achieve? No matter what, I¡¯ll try my best for ten months. I¡¯ll seek out the opportunities the rest of the time. Xu Jingming maintained his body¡¯s Energy Manifestation and continued walking on the neutron star as he glowed. ¡­ June 25, 2083. Under the witness of the virtual world, the representatives of Earth and ck Moon jointly signed an agreement regarding the mining excavation of Earth. Earth sent six representatives¡ªSecretary General Angus and the representatives of the five council members. The ck Moon civilization had also sent two representatives. One was a high-ranking official of the ck Moon civilization, and the other was Captain Ennor. Whoosh. PLease reading on Myb ox no ve l. After Earth¡¯s six representatives signed, they felt mixed emotions. After more than a month, they finally reached an agreement and signed it! Earth had spent a lot of effort on this agreement. Xu Jingming¡¯s Redmond Medal was also a key factor in the negotiations. ¡°Congrattions.¡± The high-ranking official of the ck Moon civilization got up and looked at Earth¡¯s six representatives with a smile. ¡°As a new cosmic civilization, the terms of the agreement you signed are already excellent. It¡¯s rare for our ck Moon civilization to make such a huge concession.¡± ¡°Thank you for your tolerance.¡± Secretary General Angus took a very humble approach. ¡°Mm.¡± ck Moon civilization¡¯s high-ranking official nodded and left. ¡°In ordance with the excavation agreement,¡± Captain Ennor said, ¡°our excavation will immediately set up camp. We will also send troops to guard Earth excavation areas. Earth is not allowed to enter these areas without our permission.¡± ¡°Naturally. Everything will be executed ording to the agreement.¡± Secretary General Angus and the other five representatives nodded. ¡­ At Xu Jingming¡¯s house. His neighbor, Pang Ze, paid a visit. ¡°Mr. Pang.¡± Xu Jingming weed him. ¡°The agreement has just been signed. You are aware of it, right?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I just received the news too.¡± ¡°The excavation period for the agreement is 60 years,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°In the next 60 years¡­ the ck Moon civilization¡¯s army will be permanently stationed in Earth¡¯s territory.¡± Xu Jingming frowned. ¡°I saw the contract. The ck Moon civilization¡¯s army will be restricted to the excavation areas?¡± ¡°The excavation areas upy 9.2% of the sr system after all,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°It¡¯s a huge area! The strength of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s army can attack anywhere in the sr system.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Many weapons had a very wide range. The ck Moon army¡¯s coverage easily nketed the entire ster system from the excavation areas. There was nothing they could do about it. With the strength of the ck Moon fleet, they could wipe out the entire sr system even from outside the sr system. ¡°We can only live at their mercy,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°We have to listen to the ck Moon civilization in almost everything! However, this is already the best contract.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°There are manymoners in charge of mining in the ck Moon civilization! The contract stiptes that thosemoners can only operate in the excavation areas and that they aren¡¯t allowed to enter Earth. Although it can¡¯t restrict cosmic citizens¡­ the ck Moon civilization didn¡¯t send many cosmic citizens.¡± ¡°Having few cosmic citizens will have a much smaller impact even if they enter Earth,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°After officially integrating into the universe,¡± Pang Ze said, ¡°the visit of foreign cosmic citizens can¡¯t be stopped. As an emerging civilization¡­ many cosmic adventurers and cosmic tourists wille to Earth.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. This couldn¡¯t be helped. Cosmic citizens and ordinaryarymoners had different rights and interests. Cosmic citizens were protected by the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws, and they had many more rights! The status ofary lifeforms was much worse. ¡°Earth will eventually have to fully integrate into cosmic civilization.¡± Pang Ze sighed with emotion. ¡°I heard that our share in the excavation contract is 50%?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°50% of the profits.¡± Pang Ze shook his head. ¡°It looks like a fair contract, but the ck Moon civilization has all kinds of ways to pilfer the profits. For example, giving their ck Moon employees a high sry or paying high fees to the mineral-miningpanies for their services¡­ As long as they are willing, they can reduce the profits to zero!¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°Therefore, the key to the contract is the guaranteed ie,¡± Pang Ze exined. ¡°If I¡¯m not wrong, the lowest guaranteed ie is Earth¡¯s final true ie.¡± ¡°Having guaranteed ie is not bad,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°I reckon 25% of the true revenue from the minerals will reach Earth¡¯s hands.¡± ¡°25%.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. ¡°We can only share a small portion of our minerals.¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for your Redmond Medal, it probably wouldn¡¯t have reached 5%! Moreover, many of theirmoners would¡¯ve probably lived on Earth!¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Millions to tens of millions of ck Moon citizens living on Earth¡­ The impact will be huge. The crimesmitted by the ck Moonmoners will probably require us to extradite them to the ck Moon civilization for judgment. Then, the lives of Earthlings will be miserable. Thankfully, the contract forbids them froming to Earth.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°But I think that the contract was only written up nicely. The ck Moon civilization¡¯s actual implementation won¡¯t be so clean.¡± ¡°That¡¯s for sure,¡± Pang Ze replied. ¡°When their army is stationed in the sr system, we have to listen to them obediently for the next 60 years. Thankfully, there are contractual constraints¡ªthe virtual world has bore witness! There¡¯s still some hope.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°If we really encounter something difficult,¡± Pang Ze looked at Xu Jingming, ¡°we might need you to step forward.¡± ¡°Me?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart stirred. ¡°With the Redmond Medal, you are the only cosmic citizen on Earth that the ck Moon civilization doesn¡¯t dare to touch!¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Sometimes, only you can step forward.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Tejano had predicted such a day. He gifted the Redmond Medal, making his situation much better. ¡°Of course, the most important thing is that we are strong ourselves,¡± Pang Zemented. ¡°Once we are strong, the ck Moon civilization and other foreign factions won¡¯t dare to bully us.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°This is Earth¡¯s growth period. It¡¯s inevitable that we have to suffer a little during our growth.¡± ¡°We just need to tide through it.¡± Pang Ze nodded. As a cosmic citizen with the highest educational level on Earth, Pang Ze had once felt the torment of loneliness. Now that Xu Jingming had rapidly risen, bing a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform in less than two years, it gave Pang Ze greater confidence in the future. He saw hope! ¡­ The mysteriousnd, Number Five, Neutron Star. After signing the agreement, Earth would have to tolerate the existence of the ck Moon army for the next 60 years. The feeling of being a weak civilization wasn¡¯t good. The weak are prey to the strong. From the animal world to countries and countless civilizations in the universe¡­ This is a universal rule.?Xu Jingming walked out of the protective shield again and stood in the neutron star¡¯s environment. His entire body emitted light, and he was already in his Energy Manifestation state. In this world, everything has unspoken rules. Many Origin lifeforms study science because science studies these rules. Xu Jingming sensed his body of energy.?As for my Energy Manifestation, what are the rules? Chapter 338 - Opportunity (1)

Chapter 338: Opportunity (1)

? Xu Jingming stood on the neutron star and maintained his Energy Manifestation state as he carefully took it in. The knowledge he had learned from the six legacies, including the first treatise of Beam Transformation, allowed him to have an overall understanding of Energy Manifestation. Now, he temporarily put aside the methods used to control his body that he gleaned from the six legacies and studied the various characteristics of his body in its Energy Manifestation state. A body¡¯s Energy Manifestation has the characteristics of ¡®energy,¡¯ so it naturally has to conform to the most basicws of energy. From this point of view¡­ A body¡¯s Energy Manifestation also has the characteristics of a ¡®body.¡¯ From this point of view¡­ Xu Jingming studied it carefully. For example, when he taught martial arts on Earth, he exined it from an angle of kic energy. Energy Manifestation was veryplicated, but Xu Jingming tried to analyze it from aprehensible point of view. Everyone has knowledge that they don¡¯t understand. Even if my educational level reaches Lv. 100, there will still be many questions. There¡¯s no end to learning! Therefore, I just need to ensure that the Energy Manifestation system of the body I construct is ¡®roughly correct,¡¯?Xu Jingming thought. Sometimes, having a certain level of fuzziness was right. This was because the requirements for ¡®precise uracy¡¯ were too high. Many errors to this so-called ¡®precision¡¯ in this era might be brought out to light after advancement in technology. Only by being fuzzily correct could one have higher tolerance for error. For example, it was very difficult for the ancients to calcte the exact number of pi. But from a fuzzy point of view: pi was between 3.14 and 3.15. Xu Jingming hadn¡¯t umted much knowledge, but he used the knowledge recorded in the six legacies to construct the Energy Manifestation system he best epted from a fuzzily correct angle. ¡­ In the observation space. Observer Chang, the short fatty¡ªObserver Gru¡ªand many other observers asionally looked ats Number Four, Six, and Seven, but most of their attention was on Number Five. This was because most of the people they would extend an invitation to were on Number Five. This is the first time he¡¯sing into contact with a body at the limit of Lv. 8. If he can control the Energy Manifestation of his body in a few months and sessfully traverse the neutron star, it will be very easy for him to reach the limit of Lv. 8 in reality. PLease reading on Myb oxn o ve l. Being able to pass Number Five¡¯s test means that he has the potential to reach the limit of Lv. 8. At the same time, Number Five is also testing their learning aptitude,?Observer Chang thought. The short fatty, Gru, watched from the side and sighed with emotion. ¡°To be a truly great existence among cosmic humans, one has to have a pair of eyes that can see through everything, right through to the essence! Only then can one grasp knowledge more efficiently and reach a higher level of life.¡± ¡°Yes, grasping knowledge.¡± It was rare for Observer Chang to agree with him. Every Origin lifeform would work hard to grasp knowledge! The greater the Origin lifeform, the higher their educational level! When the 17 top factions chose to recruit explorers, they would also determine these explorers¡¯ learning aptitude based on their performance on Number Five. After all, the 17 top factions recruited members to nurture them into Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms, or even Lv. 10 and higher! They were naturally unwilling to recruit those with weak learning aptitudes. ****** Xu Jingming found the methods recorded in the six legacies a little awkward. When he gradually built up his system, although it was crude, he knew every key to the system very well. It became much easier for him to control his body¡¯s Energy Manifestation! Through repeated trial and error, being crushed time and time again in the harsh environment of the neutron star, he constantly summarized his experiences and modified his system. Finally¡ª On July 27, he controlled his body¡¯s Energy Manifestation and resisted the harsh environment of the neutron star. He walked step by step, and unknowingly, he saw his destination in front of him. The destination was also covered in a protective shield, and there was a miniature wormhole there. I¡¯ve arrived at my destination??Xu Jingming was stunned. He was too engrossed in his research and only snapped to attention when he saw his destination. He continued walking. He withstood the terrifying gravity and the intense radiation and walked into the protective shield. Then, he looked at the miniature wormhole in front of him. I seeded.?He was delighted. After his joy, he suddenly hesitated and looked back at the environment of the neutron star. He thought for a moment and actually walked out of his destination¡¯s protective shield range and continued walking on Neutron Star! He even saw a certain spot where the radiation eruption was most rapid and intense and took the initiative to walk over. ¡­ ¡°This rookie from our Oohook Star Alliance has passed Number Five¡¯s test!¡± In the observation space, Observer Chang was delighted. ¡°He sessfully went from one end of Neutron Star to the other in just over a month! His learning ability is extraordinary. Observer Gru, why are you silent?¡± The short fatty nced at the ck-robed Observer Chang and snorted, not interested in saying anything. ¡°Someone from our Oohook Star Alliance is about to arrive on Number Six,¡± Observer Chang said with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t be too smug,¡± the short fatty said. ¡°Isn¡¯t it just Number Six? Someone from our Nine Feathers Star Alliance has long reached it.¡± The two of them had just exchanged a few words when they were surprised to see Xu Jingming leave his destination. ¡°What¡¯s he doing?¡± The short fatty stared with widened eyes. ¡°He didn¡¯t go to Number Six!¡± Observer Chang was stunned. ¡°Could it be that he wants to search for opportunities on Neutron Star?¡± It was true that some explorers ced greater importance on opportunities and weren¡¯t in a hurry to head to the next. Xu Jingming had never sought opportunities along the way. Chapter 339 - Opportunity (2)

Chapter 339: Opportunity (2)

¡°How foolish.¡± The short fatty shook his head. ¡°He should make the best use of his time and head to the others! The opportunities on the sevens get better the further with every.¡± Observer Chang also frowned and observed. Some geniuses from weak civilizations were indeed more concerned about those opportunities. It¡¯s not easy to find opportunities on the first fours, but it¡¯s easy to find opportunities on the Neutron Star. Is that why he¡¯s searching for opportunities??Observer Chang frowned in thought. How foolish! In terms of opportunities, aren¡¯t the opportunities ons Number Six and Seven better? ¡­ Xu Jingming walked on the neutron star and even took the initiative to enter the area where the radiation spewed out, using his body to withstand the impact. Finally, he got what he wanted. Under the terrifying radiation¡¯s impact, his body copsed, and he returned to his starting point. A body at the limit of Lv. 8 and a neutron star environment. Such cultivation conditions¡­ aren¡¯t avable in the outside world.?Xu Jingming tapped his personal interface gently and chose a spear. I¡¯ve never experienced practicing spearmanship in a neutron star environment with a body at the limit of Lv. 8.?Xu Jingming was quite fond of the neutron star environment and had the urge to practice his spearmanship here. He held the spear and walked on the neutron star. The spear in his hand was made of special material and was very light, but under the neutron star¡¯s gravitational force, Xu Jingming still found the spear very heavy. Come on!?Xu Jingming practiced his spearmanship and stabbed out with his spear! The feeling was indeedpletely different. I don¡¯t have a normal body now; it¡¯s an Energy Manifestation¡­ I can experience the feeling of water flowing.?When Xu Jingming executed his spearmanship, the energy in his body flowed naturally with his spearmanship. Moreover, there¡¯s an unknown gravitational force that¡¯s yanking at all the energy in my body and the spear.?The first treatise of Beam Transformation, Flowing Water, appeared in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. Of the five spearmanship volumes, Flowing Water, Xu Jingming had only figured out the fluidity of water previously. At this moment, on Neutron Star, he used his body¡¯s Energy Manifestation to transform his body into a spear. Xu Jingming gradually understood a higher-leveled Streaming Light Spear Dao of Flowing Water. All energy, be it physical strength or the Force¡­ is energy. Energy drives the weapon. The usage of a spear is actually the cirction of energy. At this moment, Xu Jingming clearly understood the cirction of energy through the outer shell of his spearmanship. It was mainly because his entire body was pure energy¡ªthis gave him greater rity! He executed one spear technique after another! Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship was also changing. It became smoother, more natural, faster, and more ferocious! ¡­ From this day onward, Xu Jingming walked the neutron star and asionally practiced his spear. Neutron Star was too small, and he could quickly walk from one end to the other. Moreover, there was nothing to block him. After all, the entire was like a huge metal ball. Therefore, it was very easy to see the opportunities on Neutron Star. He needed to spend time finding the opportunities on the first fours, but he could find many opportunities on Neutron Star with a nce. What kind of opportunity is this??Xu Jingming walked to a spot where a silver cube floated in front of him! The six faces of the cube were covered inplicated geometric patterns. From a simple visual inspection, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of madness. The entire silver cube was like a dark abyss that was drawing in his consciousness. I don¡¯t like it.?Xu Jingming watched for a while before turning to leave. He really didn¡¯t care much about the opportunities on Number Five! After all, he could already enter Number Six. He even wanted to attempt Number Seven! Here, he only wanted to cherish the opportunity¡ªprovided by Neutron Star¡ªof cultivating with a peak Lv. 8 body. Days passed. In the blink of an eye, it was August 3. He carried his spear and walked on the neutron star, encountering another opportunity. This was the 39th opportunity he had encountered. He swept his gaze around as usual! With his personality, he would only look at the opportunities on the fifth for a while before leaving if he didn¡¯t feel anything! He didn¡¯t want to waste too much time. Huh??His eyes lit up this time. This was a strange golden painting ced on the ground. The painting was about 18 meters long and 5 meters wide! Ripples constantly appeared on the painting, and the fluctuations were endless. Xu Jingming seemed to hear an ear-piercing sound. A strange voice echoed in his mind. Xu Jingming became engrossed, and the more he looked at it, the more excited he became. The changes in these ripples¡­ are simr to Streaming Light Spear Dao.?Xu Jingming watched with infatuation as he listened to the strange voice in his mind. This was actually an alien treasure in the cosmic humans¡¯ collection¡ªDemonic Music World Map¡ªbut in fact, the variousws in the universe had many simrities! The changes in the ¡®ripples¡¯ of the Demonic Music World Map and Streaming Light Spear Dao had many simrities andplementary aspects. At this moment, his understanding of Streaming Light Spear Dao deepened. No wonder Xuan designated Streaming Light Spear Dao into one of the five spearmanship volumes, Flowing Water. The fluidity of water and Streaming Light Spear Dao are indeed of the same lineage.?Xu Jingming¡¯s understanding deepened, and he couldn¡¯t help but use his spearmanship. His spearmanship became even more unpredictable, making it difficult to determine the trajectory of his spearmanship! It even produced strange sound waves! Xu Jingming practiced in front of the Demonic Music World Map for two days and only left when he found it difficult to improve. ¡­ In the martial arts arena of his personal space within the virtual world. Xu Jingming also practiced his spearmanship here to consolidate his gains. My five spearmanship volumes have finally improved.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly. He only had basic mastery of the other four spearmanship volumes. Only Flowing Water could be considered to have reached a certain level of mastery. After figuring out Streaming Light Spear Dao, the might of his spearmanship also underwent a transformation. My actualbat bonus has finally reached 30¡Á.?Xu Jingming was delighted. His insights from cultivating his spearmanship on Neutron Star and looking at the Demonic Music World Map allowed his actualbat bonus to finally reach a new level. ording to his personalbat strength interface, Beam Transformation Spear Technique had reached Lv. 7 39%, and his actualbat bonus was 3080%. My spearmanship is already improving very quickly.?Xu Jingming was very satisfied.?ording to the legacy¡¯s description, the improvement at Lv. 7 and Lv. 8 will be slower and slower. It¡¯s even normal to be stuck at a certain point and be unable to break through. Thankfully, the first treatise of Beam Transformation created by Xuan suited Xu Jingming very well. His self-study of this legacy went quite smoothly. ****** August 5, 2083, Number Five in the mysteriousnd. Xu Jingming finally walked to his destination. His control over his body¡¯s Energy Manifestation was already very stable. At the very least, as long as he didn¡¯t encounter an environment too special or terrible, walking for a few days wasn¡¯t a problem. I¡¯m only walking on a neutron star. A true Lv. 8 expert cultivates their body on a neutron star! The difficulty is more than a thousand times greater.?Xu Jingming sighed with emotion as he walked into the protective shield around his destination again. This time, he didn¡¯t hesitate and walked into the miniature wormhole. Whoosh. After passing through the miniature wormhole, the scene in front of him changed. Xu Jingming¡¯s peak Lv. 8 body also returned to his ordinary body in Blood Rain World. It was obvious that the opportunity to experience the body at the limit of Lv. 8 was limited to Number Five. This is Number Six??Xu Jingming looked at the in front of him. As long as one cleared Number Six¡¯s test, they would arrive at thest. As long as theyprehended the opportunity, they had a chance of joining one of the 17 top human factions in the universe. Chapter 340 - Planet Number Six (1)

Chapter 340: Number Six (1)

Number Six had beautiful scenery. At a nce, there was an endless forest with a sea of flowers and ake. It was beautiful, and a huge and towering building stood amid the forest. It was a ck pyramid! The ck pyramid was more than a thousand meters tall. With Xu Jingming¡¯s vision, he could see tiny figures on the ck pyramid. What¡¯s the test on Number Six??Xu Jingming opened his personal interface and checked the content of the test. Number Six¡¯s test: Walk up the ck pyramid¡¯s steps to the top! Reaching the top was considered a pass. Every step of the ck pyramid threw the explorer into an illusion. One had to crack the illusion to make the next step. Reminder: Every illusion is a predicament in life! You have to solve 100 kinds of life crises to reach the top! A hundred life crises??Xu Jingming frowned slightly. He moved his feet and turned into an afterimage as he quickly ran over. After passing through the forest andke, he arrived at the foot of the towering ck pyramid five minutester. The pyramid had four sides for its base, with stairs on all sides! Every step was 12 meters tall! Climb this ck pyramid??Xu Jingming circled the ck pyramid and could clearly see a total of 32 explorers on all sides. At any point in time, there are a total of three batches of explorers. If the number of each batch is the same, there will be about 180,000 people.?Xu Jingming looked up at some figures on the ck pyramid.?There are about 180,000 explorers, but there are only 32 people on the ck pyramid? From the dpidated Number One to theter Arthropod, cold, oblivionnd, neutron star¡­ Arge number of explorers were eliminated. ...... The first batch of explorers have 330 days, and it¡¯s estimated that they end on August 8! It¡¯s already August 5 today, so the first batch of explorers should¡¯ve given up on the test and gone in search of opportunities, Xu Jingming thought.?From this angle, it can be deduced that the 32 people on the ck pyramid are mainly the second and third batches of explorers. Xu Jingming instantly deduced the approximate ratio of people arriving on Number Six. A ratio on the order of 10,000 to 1 meant that he was quite outstanding. Mental illusion??Xu Jingming looked up at the ck pyramid in front of him. Whoosh! He leaped up andnded on the first ck step on the massive flight of stairs. The moment hended on the ck step, the scene in front of him changed. Buzz! The scene in front of him was a blue. Earth??Xu Jingming recognized the in front of him at a nce¡ªit was his homeworld. At the same time, his consciousness quickly plummeted to Earth, then China, and finally into an office desk in an office building. Huh??Xu Jingming looked at theputer in front of him in a daze.?Aputer? It¡¯s some antique from decades ago, right? At the same time, a memory surged into his mind. My name is Zhang Lei, and I¡¯m a 35-year-old programmer. There are a total of five elderly people in the family¡ªfather, mother, father-inw, mother-inw, and grandfather. I have a wife and two children??Xu Jingming blinked.?The test on Number Six is really impressive. It¡¯s actually based on Earth¡¯s history. ording to the description, this illusion is a life crisis??Xu Jingming was a little puzzled. He could only go with the flow and observe everything in the illusion. Ring! Ring! Ring! His phone rang. Xu Jingming picked up the smartphone in his pocket. The simple memories he was instilled with made him understand Zhang Lei¡¯s previous 30-plus years very well. As a cosmic lifeform, his consciousness was extremely strong, so he naturally could easily take in all the memories and information. Xu Jingming tapped the phone gently. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Honey, remember our son¡¯s tuition fees! The tutor has already urged us. Our deposit is running out,¡± his wife urged over the phone. ¡°Alright, alright. I¡¯ll pay today,¡± he immediately said. Doo¡ª?The call ended. Just as he hung up, another call came. Huh??Xu Jingming answered the call in confusion¡ªit was from the bank. ¡°Mr. Zhang Lei, I¡¯m calling to inform you that despite the investment you purchased at my branch reaching maturity, the third-party is unable to return the principal¡­¡± The information on the phone stunned Xu Jingming. ¡­ Night fell. After a busy day at work, he drove a gas-powered car and arrived home at 10 p.m. His children were already asleep. ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± His mother heated some dishes and ced them on the table. ¡°Don¡¯t always work sote.¡± ¡°Okay, got it.¡± He nodded. His mother returned to her room and slept with her grandchildren. His wife walked out of the bedroom and sat opposite him. ¡°Have you paid the tuition fees?¡± His wife stared at him. ¡°I did, I did,¡± Xu Jingming immediately said. ¡°I did. I bought 180 course hours and was given an additional 20.¡± ¡°Remember the estate management fee,¡± his wife said. ¡°If you don¡¯t pay it¡­ you won¡¯t be able to enter the estate with your car.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Only by paying the management fee could he reactivate his car ess pass. ¡°Oh right, do you know what day it is tomorrow?¡± His wife suddenly smiled and looked at him. Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°Acting dumb?¡± His wife red. ¡°Oh, our wedding anniversary!¡± Xu Jingming immediately answered. ¡°I know.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting.¡± Only then did his wife return to the room with a smile. Xu Jingming sat at the table and looked at the food in front of him alone. Chapter 341 - Planet Number Six (2)

Chapter 341: Number Six (2)

? Suddenly, his phone rang. Xu Jingming picked up the call. ¡°Old Zhang, you should know that thepany hasn¡¯t been able tounch its games and has a headcount of 200 to 300¡­ Thepany has been burning cash, but there¡¯s no ie! Thepany really can¡¯t keep it up anymore! Although I¡¯m sorry, the boss has decided to close thepany¡­¡± His superior¡¯s call brought him bad news. Xu Jingming was stunned. His investments had failed, and he was about to lose his job? This was Zhang Lei¡¯s life predicament? Bam.? Suddenly, his wife rushed out. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± He gazed at his wife. ¡°Quick! My father got sent to the ER and needs immediate surgery. The surgery costs 80,000 yuan!¡± His wife was so anxious that her eyes were red. ¡°Bring the cash! Let¡¯s go to the hospital now.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°You don¡¯t have money?¡± his wife immediately said. ¡°Think of a way to raise the money first. You can pay it back when our endowment n matures.¡± The financial product was a failure, so how could he pay it back? The mortgage for this month alone was more than 10,000! His job was also gone! Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare say a word and immediately rushed out with his wife. Whoosh. Reading on Mybo xno vel. ,Please! An illusory text finally appeared in the air in front of Xu Jingming¡ª First Step¡¯s Life Crisis: Clearance Requirements: Solve the crisis Zhang Lei is facing, have Zhang Lei¡¯s family live in harmony, and possess ten million in assets within a year (martial arts are prohibited) ¡­ Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have a good solution when martial arts were prohibited. He first pooled the money with his wife for the surgery. However, his father-inw was hospitalized, and the hospital¡¯s fees were like a bottomless pit¡ªit cost thousands a day! It left Zhang Lei and his wife stifled. His wife also learned that he had lost his job. Xu Jingming tried to find a job, but it was difficult for him to find a new one on short notice. His wife could only work alone. The pressure on his wife from the medical bills and mortgage increased, and her temper worsened. When the news of the bank¡¯s financial product had failed, his wife couldn¡¯t tolerate it any further! She broke down and proposed a divorce. Once she proposed the divorce, the illusion dissipated! I failed??Xu Jingming returned to the foot of the ck pyramid and opened his personal interface to look at the time.?I¡¯ve been in the mental illusion for half a month, but only an hour has passed in reality? With the minds and consciousness of cosmic lifeforms, they could easily withstand time eleration that was several hundred times faster than normal. Moreover, while experiencing the life crisis, sleep passed in the blink of an eye. How can I resolve this crisis if martial arts is prohibited??Xu Jingming also had a headache. He had practiced martial arts since he was a child and joined the national team in university. His mind was focused on martial arts his entire life! Now that he was banned from using martial arts, Xu Jingming was a little vexed with the resolution of Zhang Lei¡¯s life crisis. Although he had some ideas, he wasn¡¯t confident at all in getting Zhang Lei¡¯s family to live in harmony and have ten million in assets in just a year. ¡­ In the observation space. After Xu Jingming entered Number Six, Observer Chang naturally paid more attention. After all, the further Xu Jingming went, the more it signified his potential! As for Xu Jingming, the probability of him joining the 17 top factions was very low. There was a high chance that he would ept Observer Chang¡¯s invitation. After all, they were all from the Oohook Star Alliance. There are 100 kinds of life crises on Number Six that require a high level of mental fortitude.?Observer Chang watched.?If he can ovee 100 kinds of life crises, then¡­ No matter what kind of predicament he encounters in his life, it¡¯s unlikely that he will be defeated! Only by not being troubled by life crises can one have a chance of bing a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform, Observer Chang thought. Of course, it was only a glimmer of hope. The difficulty of reaching Lv. 9 was too high! Huh??Observer Chang was suddenly stunned. This was because Xu Jingming was expelled from the first step and fell under the pyramid. What? He can¡¯t even clear the first step??Observer Chang was a little surprised. He nced at the short fatty beside him¡ªthe short fatty wasn¡¯t paying attention to Xu Jingming but to some explorers from his homeworld. Observer Chang frowned slightly as he looked at Xu Jingming at the pyramid¡¯s base. Could it be that this fellow man of mine has very little life experience? Otherwise, this shouldn¡¯t happen. Of the hundreds of life crises, the first step is only the beginning! It¡¯s only at the end that you can call it despair and horror.?Observer Chang was puzzled. ¡­ Yes, Xu Jingming was only 31 years old! Compared to those cosmic lifeforms who had lived for hundreds or even thousands of years, he had much less life experience. Moreover, he had never undergone training like experiencing life crises. Xu Jingming temporarily exited the mysteriousnd and returned to his personal space in the virtual world. Sitting on the sofa, Xu Jingming drank some water and ruminated. How do I solve this life crisis??Xu Jingming tapped gently and began searching for information on the virtual world. Even cosmic citizens encountered all kinds of difficulties in their lives, so Xu Jingming found plenty of simr information! Solve life crises? This is considered humanities??Xu Jingming was stunned. Humanities??Xu Jingming¡¯s heart stirred. In the universe, educational examinations were divided into two categories! The first was science and technology. This was the main category, and there was no upper limit. It didn¡¯t stop at Lv. 100; it could even go to Lv. 120 and Lv. 130. For example, the cosmic legend Xu Jingming once learned of, Zhou Wu, had an educational background that exceeded Lv. 150. He was the person with the highest educational background among all humans during that era. The second was the humanities category. Even if one¡¯s educational score in the humanities category was maxed out in theory and practice, it was capped at Lv. 60! However, the humanities category was still very important. Being a separate category of the two major educational categories¡­ Be it the continuation of civilization or the impact on an individual¡¯s life, humanities had a huge impact. Humanities? A top talent in the humanities is someone who devises strategies and knows how to make predictions, Xu Jingming thought.?Earth happens to have such a person. He¡¯s also my manager! Soon¡ª Pang Ze was invited to Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space. ¡°Mr. Pang, I need your help,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Pang Ze asked. He was naturally willing to do his best to assist the most promising peerless genius on Earth. ¡°How do you solve a life crisis?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Can you borate?¡± Pang Ze asked. Xu Jingming was stunned. How was he to do so? There was nothing to say! For example, one would encounter all kinds of problems in the first step¡¯s life crisis in a year. ¡°There might be a myriad of life crises,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°What if you want to solve all these life crises?¡± ¡°Solve many life crises?¡± Pang Ze thought for a moment before replying, ¡°I can help think of a solution to one or two of them, but to solve numerous crises? You need to grasp the knowledge yourself.¡± ¡°Grasp knowledge?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Humanities epasses plenty of knowledge,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Solving life¡¯s crises is only one of the branches.¡± ¡°Mr. Pang, please teach me,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I hope to master this skill as soon as possible.¡± Pang Ze nodded slightly. As an existence that had almost maxed out in the humanities, he naturally knew how to teach the subject. ¡°These are the three books I think are most worth reading when solving life crises.¡± Pang Ze quickly bought three books. ¡°Read the three books first! After you¡¯re done, I¡¯ll send you to the virtual world where you can study for half a month.¡± ¡°That¡¯s roughly enough. You just need some theory,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°Half a month of theoretical study followed by practice! Practice is the most important thing. Many people can theorycraft, but they will still fall into despair when they encounter life crises.¡± ¡°How much you can learn andprehend depends on your potential,¡± Pang Ze said. Back then, Pang Ze¡¯s learning environment was terrible. Back then, he used Earth¡¯s virtual chamber and could only log in for a few hours a day. He didn¡¯t have anyone to guide him and had to fumble through his studies. In just a few years, Pang Ze¡¯s humanities broke through to Lv. 50, and the Cosmic Human Alliance took the initiative to upgrade him to a cosmic lifeform. Now, with his outstanding achievements in humanities, he could easily obtain a high ie in the virtual world, making him Earth¡¯s richest man. He had taken many wrong paths back then. Now, he could provide Xu Jingming with the fastest path. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming trusted the other party very much. As the two people with the highest achievements on Earth, the two of them had a mission. If Earth wanted to rise to prominence¡­ the two of them naturally had to be united and help each other. Xu Jingming sat down and immediately began reading the three books, beginning his humanities studies. After half a month of theoretical study, I¡¯ll carry out the subsequent experiments on Number Six, Xu Jingming thought to himself. He still yearned to enter Number Seven. Chapter 342 - Rebirth (1)

Chapter 342: Rebirth (1)

As a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, Xu Jingming¡¯s learning ability was very terrifying. He flipped through the book in his hand, and as he did so, he memorized everything with a nce. Moreover, each sentence evoked plenty of thinking. In just five minutes, he finished flipping through the three books and gained a lot. ¡°The higher the level in life, the more astonishing one¡¯s learning ability is.¡± Pang Ze, who was sitting to the side, sighed. ¡°It¡¯s enviable.¡± ¡°Therefore, those schrs with educational backgrounds exceeding Lv. 100 are extremely talented to begin with. After they advance to an Origin lifeform, their brain¡¯s thinking ability coupled with scientific knowledge¡­ allows their scientific research ability to surpass a basic civilization by countless times. Every one of them is a priceless treasure for the cosmic human race,¡± Xu Jingming said. Pang Ze nodded. ¡°That¡¯s still far off from us. Follow me into the virtual world.¡± Soon, he opened a virtual world named Apprentice World. Whoosh! Whoosh! The two of them entered Apprentice World. ¡°Apprentice World is a very famous virtual world.¡± Walking on the wide street, Pang Ze said, ¡°In academia, it¡¯s ranked in the top ten. It¡¯s most suitable for newbies like you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m indeed a newbie,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ve never taken the educational examination.¡± ¡°Let me buy you a course.¡± Pang Ze opened his personal interface and quickly bought a course. ¡°Countless citizens in the universe will also encounter all kinds of life crises. Therefore, how to deal with them is a very popr course. The course I bought is taught by artificial intelligence! The quality of the sybus is acknowledged by all.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. There were many virtual worlds that provided education in the virtualwork. Which virtual world should he go to? What sses should he choose? What kind of teacher? Thanks to the guidance of Pang Ze¡ªwho was almost maxed out in the humanities category¡ªXu Jingming learned the required knowledge at the highest efficiency. ¡­ Reading on Mybo xn o vel. ,Please! ¡°Hello, I¡¯m your teacher for ¡®Solving Life Crises!''¡± A beautiful woman with crystalline skin and a red crystal between her brows smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯ll be teaching you one-on-one in theing days.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The two sat on the grass. The female AI said, ¡°As a cosmic citizen, you will encounter all kinds of difficulties in your millennia-spanning life! How to resolve these problems is of utmost importance.¡± ¡°If you want to have the ability to solve life crises, you first need to have very strong logical thinking,¡± the female AI exined. ¡°Logical thinking?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°You need to analyze the factors that led to your predicament! Then, you need to figure out what conditions you can use and what conditions you can create to finally resolve your predicament,¡± the smart woman said. ¡°This requires logical thinking.¡± ¡°Therefore¡­ this course requires you to have a foundation in science,¡± the female AI said. ¡°Since you¡¯re a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform and don¡¯t have any educational background, I believe you should spend six days studying science.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Xu Jingming felt torn. He never expected that the first step needed to study a humanities ss for resolving life crises¡­ would be scientific studies. Hence, Xu Jingming began studying science, and the AI teacher provided him with the books he needed to learn. I actually have to learn mathematics first to solve the various life crises.?Xu Jingming sat on the sofa in his personal space and flipped through the textbooks. In the early days of humans, numbers were created because of the need to count! On the basis of numbers, there were integers, decimals, fractions, and other concepts. Moreover, there were different ways to categorize numbers, such as prime numbers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and so on. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Xu Jingming flipped through the basic mathematics textbooks. Thanks to the learning speed of a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, he kept flipping through them and memorized them with a nce. Moreover, he had made over a thousand inferences in his mind. Number theory, algebra, basic geometry, high-dimensional spatial geometry¡­ This textbook focused on geometry. High-dimensional spatial geometry looks tough.?Xu Jingming had books beside him, and he finally stopped studying mathematics.?ording to the requirements, I just need to finish learning basic geometry. I¡¯ve even learned quite a bit of high-dimensional spatial geometry. Xu Jingming looked up at the time. ¡°I studied mathematics for more than three days?¡± Of course, the three days a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform spent studying was more than 30 years of study by aary lifeform. It was even more in-depth. Xu Jingming looked around. He immediately produced a three-dimensional pattern in his mind of the sofa he was sitting on using its length, make, and curves. Moreover, there was a function that urately expressed these models. Sofa, chair, weapon¡­?Xu Jingming swept his gaze. All kinds of items contained geometry that could be expressed using functions. There¡¯s also physics.?Xu Jingming began studying physics again. Force, motion, energy, rigidity, waves, gas, heat, vacuum, electricity, maism, light, mass, energy, spatial tunnels, multidimensional space, spacetime field, spacetime well¡­ When he studied wormholes in spatial tunnels, it became more taxing. He could spend an hour thinking on a page. Let¡¯s stop for now. Xu Jingming looked at the time.?I spent a total of seven days studying science; it¡¯s one more day than the AI teacher requested! I¡¯ve also studied it rather thoroughly. Chapter 343 - Rebirth (2)

Chapter 343: Rebirth (2)

I also need to learn information science. This will also improve my logical thinking.?Xu Jingming was a little smitten with his studies. After all, he had studied physics in university and was quite interested in science. He spent another two days learning information science. ¡°With sufficiently strong logical thinking, you can now begin my studies in humanities. Let¡¯s first see how others solve their life crises through their life stories.¡± The AI teacher began teaching. She taught step by step! As a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, Xu Jingming learned quickly. It took him another nine days to finish the entire course. ¡°You¡¯ve already finished the course. If you have any questions about the course, you can consult me again.¡± The female AI teacher smiled and said, ¡°If you¡¯re satisfied with the course, please give me a good review.¡± The higher the evaluation, the more people would buy the course. ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The quality of the sses Mr. Pang rmended was truly excellent. Xu Jingming gave a perfect review on the spot. ¡°Thank you for your good review.¡± The female teacher bowed and thanked him before dissipating. Xu Jingming stood on the grass and looked around in a good mood.?It feelspletely different. After his studies, his understanding of life and the situation on Earth became much clearer. The so-called ability to determine victory from 500 kilometers away¡­ is actually a form of deduction.?Xu Jingming came to a realization.?Those top strategists have a very clear understanding of the entire world and the various factions and organizations. They understand all kinds of rtionships and how they interact, allowing them to finally deduce the answer based on all kinds of elements! It was just like it was easy to deduce that¡­ a scion would probably go bankrupt if they were a gambling addict, and the casino they went to had an unscrupulous boss. Of course, this could only be considered a difficulty at the level of addition and subtraction. Reading on Mybo xn o v el. ,Please! A war between countries was thousands of times more difficult. One had to consider the entire world¡¯s situation, the rtionship interactions, all kinds of military capabilities, thebat style of an armymander, the weather, the environment, the food supply, the morale, the ability tomand troops¡­ Abination of all these factors could make someone defeat the strong and win every battle, carving in stone their status as a military genius! As for some people, they were idiots who led troops to their deaths! I¡¯m still far from Mr. Pang, but the current me¡­ can barely be considered cognizant of my abilities,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. To resolve life crises, one had to be self-cognizant. He had finally reached this step. I¡¯ll take an educational examination.?Xu Jingming wanted to know his limits. ¡­ Six hourster, the results were out. Humanities: 320 points Science: 1020 points Education: Level 33 Education Lv. 33??Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?I didn¡¯t take the long practical examination. If I took it, I should be able to get a few hundred more points and probably be one or two levels higher. The higher one¡¯s educational level, the higher the requirement for points. For example, an educational level of 10 only required 100 points. Education Lv. 20 was 300 points. Education Lv. 30 meant 1,000 points. Education Lv. 40 was 3,000 points. Education Lv. 50 was 10,000 points. Be it humanities or science, learning in the early stages was rtively easy, but it became harder the further one went. The highest score in the humanities category (Level 60) was only 30,000 points! And the requirement for an educational level of 100 was 3 million points! From this, it could be seen that¡­ to be an outstanding schr, one had to take the path of science. The higher the order in life, the better the brain is at thinking! For example, as a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, my brain is ten times faster than when I was at Lv. 6. I can also consider matters at a deeper level,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?I¡¯m countless times stronger than aary lifeform. I¡¯ve studied for more than 18 days, and my efficiency is higher than that of aary lifeform¡¯s lifetime of study.?Xu Jingming was struck with surprise. This was the difference in the order in life. I heard that Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms can usually reach Lv. 50 with some effort,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms might not be very talented in scientific research, but they can easily reach Lv. 50 with their amazing brain. Of course, the educational level of Lv. 100 that the entire cosmic human race valued the most wasn¡¯t something that could be achieved just by relying on one¡¯s brain. It also required extremely astonishing scientific talent! I can carry out the exploration of Number Six again.?Xu Jingming had experienced nearly 19 days of learning and felt a transformation. Be it the way he thought or his logical thinking, they had improved greatly. ****** The mysteriousnd, Number Six. Xu Jingming appeared under the ck pyramid and looked up at the towering pyramid.?Let¡¯s begin! Xu Jingming leaped and arrived at the first step. The scene in front of him changed¡ª Earth, office building, desk. Xu Jingming sat there and looked at theputer in front of him. Zhang Lei¡¯s predicament¡­?Xu Jingming took in the memories that had previously given him a headache. But now, everything was clear as day. Zhang Lei¡¯s predicament¡ªfailure of the bank¡¯s financial products, mortgage, surgery fees, unemployment¡­ In fact, all these predicaments are the same: money! With a prevalent stable social order and the problem being solely money, it¡¯s not difficult for an explorer like me. A poor couple was always in distress. Zhang Lei and his wife¡¯s rtionship was originally quite good, but because of his financial crisis, he lost all his savings! He also lost his job. Coupled with the monthly loans, hospital fees¡­ All of this caused the family to copse. Let¡¯s begin.?Xu Jingming opened aputer browser and entered a niche forum. Chapter 344 - Rebirth (3)

Chapter 344: Rebirth (3)

As a 35-year-old programmer, Zhang Lei¡¯s programming ability was quite good. He asionally epted outsourced jobs on the forum. I¡¯ll take this job.?Xu Jingming scanned the forum and epted a huge job. Soon, the other party contacted him. ¡°Octopus, are you sure you can handle it?¡± The other party found it unbelievable. After all, Zhang Lei was an old user on the forum; he wasn¡¯t known for being that amazing. ¡°I¡¯ll give you the results in three days,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Tsk, tsk. You¡¯re quite confident! Alright, I¡¯ll be waiting.¡± ¡­ He temporarily didn¡¯t tell his family about the failure of the investments. Hepleted the outsourced job in three days! After the other party confirmed that it worked as advertised, he paid 30,000 yuan! In half a month, Xu Jingming¡ªwho had lost his jobpleted a few rtively difficult outsourced jobs. He was recognized as a ¡®phenomenal¡¯ programmer on the forum. The circle of programmers could be considered veryrge but also very small! This was because there weren¡¯t many ¡®phenomenal¡¯ programmers. After he became famous enough, he received an invitation and sessfully resolved argepany¡¯s problem, receiving a ten million sum as prize money! Moreover, thergepany even hired him with a high annual sry and gave him equity! ¡°Other than the 15 million annual sry, we have also included bonuses and shares into your remuneration package. We are sincere about inviting you, Mr. Zhang Lei. Our major shareholder came personally today because we value your ability. I believe that you will definitely be able to lead ourpany to greater heights!¡± Thepany¡¯s chairman, president, and major shareholder personally came to invite him. Zhang Lei¡¯s wife watched this scene in disbelief. Was her husband that impressive? Xu Jingming watched this scene. Whoosh!? The illusion dissipated. I¡¯ve cleared the first level of the Life Illusion.?Xu Jingming looked at the first level of the ck pyramid and gained full rity. The first Life Illusion isn¡¯t actually difficult. All I need to do is find the ¡®key¡¯ to the predicament and resolve it. For us explorers¡­ we can easily resolve it with our super-strong information science abilities.?Xu Jingming nodded. But if it were Zhang Lei himself, it would be difficult for him to resolve the predicament with his ordinary programming skills. It was impossible for an ordinary person in every aspect to earn ten million after falling into such a predicament. It was only easy for explorers. Zhang Lei himself can only reduce all his expenses and even reduce his children¡¯s tuition. Moreover, he has to think of ways to improve his personal skills. When he¡¯s capable, he can naturally find a good job in the programmer circle that depends on skill¡­ In a peaceful and stable world, having good skills was strength. Those who were weak could only go with the flow. Those who were capable could face all kinds of storms as though they were just a light drizzle. ¡­ Xu Jingming leaped up and reached the second step of the ck pyramid. The scene in front of him changed¡ªit was still Earth! It was an earlier period of Earth¡ªwartime. In a forest, 15 disheveled soldiers leaned against a tree trunk, drinking water and eating rations. All of them were in a daze, and Xu Jingming was one of them. This rifle??Xu Jingming noticed the rifle at his feet and the bullets he carried on his back. This outdated rifle was also a product of Earth from more than 100 years ago. ¡°It¡¯s over. It¡¯s all over.¡± A soldier revealed a look of despair. ¡°The enemy is pursuing us, and they might find us at any moment. Why don¡¯t we split up and escape? Perhaps one or two can escape,¡± a soldier whispered. Xu Jingming sat there and received the memories. Now that the world was in chaos and the warlords were engaging in chaotic battles, as an enlistee under the defeated Marshal Sun, the remaining ten-plus soldiers fled into the forest while arge number of enemies remained outside. Illusory words appeared in front of Xu Jingming¡ª Second Step¡¯s Life Crisis: Clearance Requirements: Escape the pursuit. Establish your own army in a year and upy Wufang City (maximum strength and speed limited) Xu Jingming thought for a moment. ¡°Split up and escape?¡± Xu Jingming immediately got up and looked at the surrounding soldiers. ¡°Perhaps none of us can escape! Are you willing to die just like that?¡± ¡°What can we do? There are only a few of us,¡± a soldier retorted. Xu Jingming said, ¡°The Xifan Army has fought us for so many years, and we have a blood feud. The son of Xifan Army¡¯s Marshal Pan died on the battlefield, and all our brothers who surrendered were executed! Marshal Pan only has eyes for revenge; he refuses to ept surrender. He wants to kill everyone, and he¡¯s now pursuing us.¡± ¡°We won¡¯t survive,¡± someone whispered. Everyone had long lost their morale. ¡°Then, think of ourselves as dead.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned red as he said, ¡°We¡¯re already dead. Let¡¯s think of a way to fight it out! Every additional person we kill is a gain! If we¡¯re lucky enough to escape¡­ it¡¯ll be a killing.¡± ¡°To be honest¡ª¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. ¡°¡ªI still want to return to my hometown, Wu¡¯an! I want to see my mother again.¡± ¡°I want to go back too and visit my son. My son should be three this year,¡± a soldier whispered as tears streamed down his face. ¡°I want to go back too¡­ Xiao Cui said that she would wait for me, but I can¡¯t go back. I can¡¯t!¡± a soldier cried. Xu Jingming looked at the soldiers. ¡°There¡¯s no hope if we now give up, but if we give it our all, we might really be able to return to Wu¡¯an!¡± The soldiers looked at him. ¡°Back to Wu¡¯an,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Back to our hometown.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s give it another try.¡± A soldier picked up his rifle. ¡°If we don¡¯t fight, we¡¯ll die. Let¡¯s fight it out.¡± The soldiers gritted their teeth. ¡­ Xu Jingming first united this group of people. Heter gathered more fleeing soldiers to strengthen his toon. While doing so, he probed his surroundings and finished off small enemy teams while he dodged therger groups! Chapter 345 - Rebirth (4)

Chapter 345: Rebirth (4)

Trantor: CKtalon

Although Xu Jingming¡¯s strength and speed were limited, he relied on his powerful consciousness to control the rifle in his hand and became a sharpshooter. He strengthened his forces and united them! He stayed clear of the enemy¡¯s main forces and struck at their weaknesses! Xu Jingming didn¡¯t waste time with the Xifan Army either! After escaping the pursuit, he headed for Wu¡¯an. Along the way, he thought of ways to pool strength! In this chaotic world, there were many people who wanted to be a soldier and earn a living. After eight months, Xu Jingming used Marshal Sun¡¯s team as a foundation to gather the remnants and recruit new blood, forming a team of 30,000. Finally, by working with people on the inside¡ªtheir fellow men¡ªthey entered Wu¡¯an City without any bloodshed andpletely upied it overnight. Whoosh. When the nobles in Wu¡¯an City visited the new warlord, Xu Jingming, the illusion dissipated. I¡¯ve cleared the second illusion.?Xu Jingming took a break. It had been more than eight months in the illusion, meaning that more than half a day had passed in reality. In the illusion, he schemed against people who threatened his position. He united the people he could rope in and increased his influence and appeal among ordinary soldiers, ensuring that the army was under his control. The army needed an uninterrupted food supply chain along the way to Wu¡¯an. He needed to make military preparations and take precautions against other factions along the way. All of this required a lot of thought. It¡¯s much harder than the first level,?Xu Jingming thought. Whoosh. He leaped up and arrived at the ck pyramid¡¯s third step. ...... The scene changed to Earth¡¯s feudal dynasty. In a world of ice and snow, a young beggar hid in a corner with a broken bowl in front of him. When he saw the well-dressed people, he kowtowed. ¡°Kind sir and ma¡¯am, please have pity on me and give some food.¡± Suddenly, the young beggar jolted. I¡¯ve be a beggar??Xu Jingming trembled.?It¡¯s so cold, and I¡¯m starving. He also had memories in his mind. At the end of the Ming dynasty, there was a great disaster, and the people were in dire straits. There were many rebellions, and Dog Li had fled to Yu City. In the snow and ice, he was only wearing tattered cloth clothes. Considering the hunger and cold, he would probably freeze to death tonight if nothing different happened. Xu Jingming saw illusory words appear in front of him¡ª Third Step¡¯s Life Crisis: Reach the capital alive within a year (maximum strength and speed limited) Go from Yu City to the capital in the north, and it¡¯s during wartime? Moreover, it¡¯s in the body of a young beggar??Xu Jingming could sense that even if he tried mobilizing his body, his strength and speed were lower than that of the average person. Survival in troubled times??Xu Jingming realized that this wasn¡¯t easy. Rebels, bandits, refugees¡­ All kinds of dangers¡ªeven the weather, environment, illnesses, and so on¡ªmight kill him. ¡­ Layer afteryer of illusions. This was also a form of putting things into practice. Gradually, he became more proficient in all kinds of situations. However, idents still happened, and he failed. Finally¡ª How difficult.?Xu Jingming looked around. The 99th step¡¯s illusion was Earth¡¯s primitive era. The¡¯s temperature had plummeted, and the rivers had frozen. An immeasurable amount of vegetation had frozen to death, and food was scarce. Xu Jingming led the tribe to migrate along a water source to seek a means of survival. Survival was really difficult. In a year, only 36 out of 132 people in the tribe survived. They were still in the midst of migration. I seeded.?Xu Jingming watched the illusion dissipate.?As long as I can ensure that 30 members of the tribe are alive after a year, it will be considered a sess. But it really wasn¡¯t easy. In order to survive the migration, Xu Jingming had racked his brains. Whoosh. 100th Life Crisis: Space pirates have touched down and massacred Earth! Please survive the massacre andplete your revenge within a year (having the same body as in reality) This illusion was the only future-type illusion! When the terrifying space pirates appeared, their strength exceeded the limits of Earth¡¯s defenses. The pirates then ughtered wantonly, leaving none alive! Countless people died. Even though Xu Jingming had a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform body and many high-tech weapons and equipment on Earth, he still felt despair. ¡­ Xu Jingming tried the final 100th level eight times before seeding on the eighth try. ¡°Congrattions on passing through all kinds of life crises, but the future reality is unknown. There¡¯s no chance to redo things, so the best way to resolve life crises¡­ is not to put yourself in a predicament.¡± The voice echoed in his mind, and the final illusion dissipated. Xu Jingming looked up. Then, he took a step and leaped up. Xu Jingming stood at the top of the ck pyramid and stared at the miniature wormhole at the top of the pyramid, but he remained calm. More than 100 days had passed in reality as he experienced the 100 kinds of life crises, and he had experienced more than 100 years in the illusions. In these 100 years, he had been an ordinary programmer, a soldier in troubled times, a beggar, a bodyguard, an assassin, a shopkeeper, a fortune-teller, a cripple, a blind man, a sick old man with only one year left to live, a proton, the king of a small country, a general with great authority, a tribal leader, a caveman¡­ Characters from different eras with different life crises. If the 18 days of learning could be said to be a build-up of knowledge and an improvement in logical thinking, then the 100 years of adversity in his life was a catharsis of his mind! This catharsis had truly transformed him! Even for those cosmic lifeforms that had lived for more than a thousand years, most of their lives weren¡¯t asplicated and dangerous as the hundreds of life crises. Perhaps the greatest help I can obtain from the sevens in this mysteriousnd isn¡¯t the recruitment of a faction but the tests in the process.?The tests toward the end benefited him greatly. The test of Neutron Star allowed him to figure out the Streaming Light Spear Dao. The hundred life crises were a catharsis of the mind. ?Xu Jingming looked at the miniature wormhole in front of him. At this moment, in the observation space. Be it the 352 regional factions on the lower level or the 17 top factions on the upper level, they all gazed at Xu Jingming! Chapter 346 - Planet Number Seven (1)

Chapter 346: Number Seven (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

At this moment, Observer Chang was the happiest. He looked at the short fatty andughed. ¡°Observer Gru, you have amazing judgment. You could tell from way back then that this homeboy of mine is a peerless genius who can make it to Number Seven!¡± Observer Gru¡ªwho was less than half a meter tall¡ªwas rather embarrassed and angry. He curled his lips and said, ¡°Look at your smug expression. Now that he can enter Number Seven, do you think he will join your Oohook Chamber of Commerce?¡± ¡°That¡¯s hard to say.¡± Observer Chang shook his head. ¡°If the 17 top factions don¡¯t choose him, our 352 regional factions will extend him an invitation. As our homeboy, the probability of him choosing our Oohook Chamber of Commerce is the highest.¡± ¡°There are also differences between the 352 regional factions. For instance, what if it¡¯s the invitation from the Redmond Group or the Cloud City Association?¡± Observer Gru retorted. ¡°Which one do you think this genius will choose ¡ªyour Oohook Chamber of Commerce or the two top factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector, the Redmond Group and the Cloud City Association? Both of them are everywhere in the Cosmic Human Alliance.¡± Observer Chang was stunned. Indeed, there were strong and weak regional factions. The Oohook Chamber of Commerce was middle-of-the-road among the 352 regional factions. It was the sole overlord of the Oohook Star Alliance! However, the influence of the Redmond Group and the Cloud City Association was different! ¡°If he¡¯s any better, he might even directly enter the 17 top factions,¡± Observer Gru said. ¡°Regardless, he¡¯s from our Oohook Star Alliance,¡± Observer Chang remarked. The observers from the 352 regional factions were paying attention to him and yearned to have him in their pocket. After all, he was a genius who could be an Origin lifeform! Regional factions still thought highly of such a genius. In the observation space, the 17 top factions high above were also observing. They were very calm. Even for those who arrived on Number Seven and gained basic insights into the opportunities, they needed to undergo a review before they were recruited! This was because the opportunity to publicly recruit in the mysteriousnd was a fair channel for ordinary civilization geniuses! It was very important to the geniuses, and they needed this opportunity to be groomed. However, the 17 top factions didn¡¯t care too much. This was because even their recruitment was as peripheral members! The threshold for official members was usually Origin lifeforms. ¡°Number 230534 is from Oohook Star Alliance, a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform. He¡¯s 31 years old and has cultivated the evolutionary method for only over two years?¡± The 17 top factions could obtain more information than the regional factions, but that was all. ¡°He was already at Lv. 7 upon entry to the mysteriousnd! Strictly speaking, he reached Lv. 7 in less than two years of cultivation. His talent is pretty good!¡± ¡°His background should be ordinary. He only had the chance to enter the virtual world to cultivate the evolutionary method at the age of 29.¡± The 17 factions quickly determined some information. Most of the countless basic civilizations in the universe couldn¡¯t afford to have everyone enter the virtual world! Even the powerful ck Moon civilization wouldn¡¯t be willing to set up a virtual mainframe on some farming and minings because of their small poption. If there was no virtual mainframe on the they were on, the only way to enter the virtual world was through virtual chambers. Virtual chambers were too expensive! Typically, only cosmic citizens could use them, or they were public ounts established by the entire civilization. As forary lifeforms¡­ At least half of the entire human race in the universe only came into contact with the virtual world for the first time after they reached a certain old age. Xu Jingming cultivated the evolutionary method at the age of 29 and was judged to have an ordinary background. ¡°Hees from an ordinary background and has good talent!¡± ¡°His mental potential isn¡¯t bad either. The 100 life crises on Number Six are formted individually for the explorers. They match their history, culture, and other backgrounds, and they will also target the weaknesses of the explorers¡¯ minds. Although the difficulty of the crises he encounters isn¡¯t high as a 31-year-old, it¡¯s already not bad for him to clear it at his age.¡± The 17 top factions watched. From the current information, everyone was quite satisfied. He was young, cultivated quickly, and had high potential in all aspects. Of course, this only meant that Xu Jingming had passed the most basic review. He was still far from joining the 17 top factions. ****** Xu Jingming looked at the miniature wormhole in front of him, but he didn¡¯t immediately head to Number Seven. Instead, he chose to log off and disappear from the top of the ck pyramid. Earth, at Xu Jingming¡¯s house. Whoosh. The virtual chamber¡¯s door opened, and Xu Jingming walked out. ¡°Daddy.¡± A chubby girl with braided hair ran over¡ªit was Xu Lixing. ¡°My dear daughter.¡± Xu Jingming immediately carried his daughter. ¡°Jingming, didn¡¯t you say you were very busy?¡± Li Miaomiao walked over and asked, ¡°Are you here to celebrate our daughter¡¯s birthday specially?¡± Today was his daughter, Xu Lixing¡¯s first birthday. Xu Jingming had previously told his wife that he would be in seclusion for extended periods and might not be able to attend his daughter¡¯s birthday. He was focused on the hundred life crises on Number Six. Who would¡¯ve thought that he would pass Number Six¡¯s test on his daughter¡¯s birthday? ¡°I just finished what I was busy with.¡± Xu Jingming hugged his daughter and looked at his wife. When he thought of thest crisis he had just experienced¡ªthe despair and madness¡ªXu Jingming cherished everything in front of him. He had to be strong enough to turn the storms Earth would encounter into a drizzle. ¡°Daddy, did you prepare a gift for me?¡± Xu Lixing asked. Xu Jingming was stunned. After the evolutionary method was made universal, the babies born are too smart.?Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°She¡¯s only one year old, but she already knows how to ask for gifts.¡± Chapter 347 - Planet Number Seven (2)

Chapter 347: Number Seven (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Lixing looked at Xu Jingming in anticipation. ¡°Your father prepared a gift for you and secretly hid it,¡± Li Miaomiao immediately coaxed her and winked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯ll get it.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. The couple had prepared many gifts and hid them. When they needed one, they would give one to their daughter! He yed with his daughter for a while. ¡°I¡¯m going to get some sleep,¡± Xu Jingming instructed his wife. ¡°After my sleep, I¡¯ll need to enter seclusion for some time again.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. Sleep? Ever since they had the VR headset, they didn¡¯t need to sleep normally. Her husband was a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, so sleeping was a rare matter. Li Miaomiao realized that there had to be a special reason. I originally wanted to talk to Jingming about Earth¡¯s current situation, but it looks like he¡¯s too busy.?Li Miaomiao watched her spouse enter the bedroom and helped him close the door without saying anything else. The ck Moon Civilization¡¯s army stationed in the sr system had sent arge number of exploration teams over. Their infiltration of Earth also increased, and some chaos appeared. It¡¯s still under control for the time being. If it were really urgent, Director Zhou, Mr. Pang, and the others would¡¯ve already looked for Jingming,?Li Miaomiao thought to herself. She knew that her husband had recently been exploring a mysteriousnd that was of utmost importance. ¡­ ...... It had been a while since Xu Jingming fell asleeppletely. With his order in life, he quickly fell into a deep sleep. The hundred years on Number Six had a huge impact on him. He needed a good rest. He slept for a total of nine hours. Huh??After Xu Jingming woke up, he felt refreshed. His mind and consciousness were extremely rxed and happy, and he was filled with vigor. The fatigue brought about by the past 100 years on Number Six was swept away, and the unprecedented excitement remained as he was filled with strength! Xu Jingming¡¯s psychic force silently spread out and enveloped his entire residence. It¡¯s snowing??Xu Jingming got up and went downstairs. As it was his daughter¡¯s birthday, Xu Hong and his wife, Li Chen¡¯an and his wife, Grandpa Xu, and the others were present. The living room and courtyard were decorated like a fairy tale! It was snowing outside, and his daughter was happily building a snowman. ¡°Jingming.¡± Xu Hong and his wife, Grandpa Xu, and Li Chen¡¯an were very surprised to see Xu Jingming. This was because they hadn¡¯t seen him in a long time. ¡­ After spending half an hour with his family, Xu Jingming entered the virtual chamber again and began his long seclusion. The mysteriousnd, Number Six. The moment Xu Jingming came online, he appeared at the top of the ck pyramid and looked at the miniature wormhole in front of him. Let¡¯s begin. Number Seven!?Xu Jingming walked in. Through the miniature wormhole, he quickly arrived at the new. This is¡­?Xu Jingming was stunned the moment he arrived. He stood on the ground and discovered that the entire was filled with unimaginable scenes! What a huge sun.?Xu Jingming looked up and saw the massive sun. The sun hung high in the sky and was gigantic. Scorching light scattered everywhere! If one looked carefully, they would see terrifying energy surging inside the sun! Infinite light! Infinite heat! Infinite energy! Waves of shockwaves spread out, illuminating every living being on the. It feels countless times stronger than the stars in reality.?Xu Jingming was secretly surprised.?I still have the same body in reality. Even a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform¡­ feels the pressure of the light. Also¡ª Xu Jingming looked to the other side. Other than the huge sun, the most dazzling thing in the sky was the huge ck hole on the other side. The ck hole devoured everything and half the light in the sky. Half of the sky belongs to the ck hole, and the other half of the sky belongs to the sun. I¡¯ve never heard of such a scene in reality! Only the virtual world can construct something like this.?Xu Jingming took this scene in.?Moreover, I can sense that this sun isn¡¯t just a sun. This ck hole isn¡¯t a normal ck hole either. They hide some cosmic mysteries. With Xu Jingming¡¯s current spearmanship realm and the strength of his mind and consciousness, he could sense the mysteries of the universe. And the wind in the world¡­ Wind was everywhere! It appeared gentle, but it had already seeped into his every cell and even into his mind and consciousness. A wind that prates the body and mind??Xu Jingming continued walking. Number Seven had beautiful scenery, but what was even more shocking were all kinds of unimaginable scenes! For example, Xu Jingming saw a piece of paper¡ªa square piece of paper that was estimated to be 3.3 kilometers long! The thickness of the paper was something Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t estimate; it felt very thin. It was thinner than a micron, thinner than a nanometer, and smaller than the diameter of an atom¡­ In short, as a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t give an urate description. I¡¯ve never seen such a thin piece of paper.?Xu Jingming looked at the huge square piece of paper floating in the air. As he observed it, his mind and consciousness vaguely sensed that a world was hidden in the huge square piece of paper. This surprised him.?This is a world, a two-dimensional world! ¡­ A terrifying sun, a strange ck hole, an invisible wind, a huge piece of paper¡ªa two-dimensional world¡ª12 stone bs, a water droplet that reflected the mind, a well that hid endless spacetime, two beads that chased each other, a ce where time stood still, a mirror¡­ All kinds of magical scenes could be seen upon careful observation. There are many scenes that can¡¯t be exined using my knowledge of science. For example, that well. I thought it was simr to a spacetime well, but it¡¯s not¡­ It¡¯s a passageway to another universe.?Xu Jingming carefully sensed it and realized that the other end of the well was another vast universe. In over two days, he saw all the strange scenes on Number Seven. With his Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform flying speed, he could quickly circle the. The reason why it took him more than two days was that he carefully observed every spot for a moment. I¡¯ve discovered 122 mysterious phenomena,?Xu Jingming thought and opened his personal interface. There was a notification on his personal interface: Number Seven contains many opportunities. We hope these opportunities will surprise you. The other ces are very ordinary; there are only these 122 mysterious phenomena. These should be the opportunities. Three things drew my attention the most at a nce,?Xu Jingming thought. Every part of him tingled, but what Xu Jingming looked forward to the most were three things! ording to Tejano, I have to gain basic insights into the opportunities after arriving on Number Seven! Only then will the 17 top factions review whether to recruit me,?Xu Jingming thought.?I¡¯ll begin with the three opportunities that evoked the most feelings in me. Whoosh. Xu Jingming turned into a stream of light and flew into the sky. Above him were the terrifying sun and the strange ck hole. He could asionally see other explorers on the vastnd. Today is December 9. The first two batches of explorers have been kicked out. The batch I¡¯m in¡­ has be the earliest batch,?Xu Jingming thought.?Most of the people who can reach Number Seven are in the same batch as me. The two batches after me haven¡¯t had much time to explore. Those who can reach Number Seven now are all monsters. After experiencing the first sixs, he estimated that even if he was very strong in every aspect, it would probably take him about 100 days to arrive even if the journey was smooth-sailing. ording to my observations, there are a total of eight explorers on Number Seven, including me.?Xu Jingming finally swooped down andnded on a mountain. He stood on the mountaintop and looked at a river at the foot of the mountain. The river surged and increased in size! The tributaries that gathered around the mountain became more and more terrifying as they rumbled. Xu Jingming could see with his naked eye that every water droplet was a shrunken! The river formed by countlesss kept increasing in size, and its momentum became more and more terrifying. Finally, it crashed into nothingness. Bang!!! This collision caused the terrifyingary river to copse and be obliterated, leaving only a crystalline stream of water that passed through the void and soared into the sky. It flew high in the sky and circled around before returning to the source of the river. With a thin stream of water as a guide, the water set off from the source again. ?Xu Jingming stood on the mountaintop and saw everything clearly. This was one of the three opportunities that deeply attracted him. Chapter 348 - The Criteria of Top Factions

Chapter 348: The Criteria of Top Factions

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming stood on the mountaintop and carefully watched theary river phenomenon. From the source, a thin stream of water gradually gathers more and more water.?Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes could see every drop of water clearly. He could see that these water droplets were alls, and they were all modifieds that were different from ordinarys. With a sliver as the source, it grows stronger and stronger, gathering infinites to make up its mass¡­ Xu Jingming observed the appearance of every and the scene of countless tributaries gathering, gaining more and more. Time passed. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t rest for a moment and stood still observing for 27 days! The immense number of observations finally produced a qualitative change! So that¡¯s how it is. It¡¯s like a snowball¡ªit snowballs in size. The snow from before will fuse into the snowball, causing it to snowball at a greater rate.?Xu Jingming watched the countless tributaries gather.?Theary river¡¯s ability to take in and engulf also increases exponentially! They even have a terrifying assimtion ability, allowing all thes to be one! Xu Jingming felt enlightened. Instantly, the cosmic energy in his body spread out and scattered around. It flowed naturally around him, mimicking the scene of theary river. Cosmic energy was the foundation. As it flowed, it intentionally ensnared the energy that carried the sunlight in this world! Boom! Boom! Boom! An energy stream appeared around Xu Jingming! As more and more sunlight was ensnared, it became more and more dazzling. Gradually, more and more sr energy was ensnared¡ªit exceeded Xu Jingming¡¯s cosmic energy by twice, thrice, quadruple, quintuple¡­ As the energy stream continued to strengthen, Xu Jingming began to find himself unable to keep up. ...... Not good. Bang!!! The energy stream copsed, and infinite energy dissipated, spreading in all directions. But under the influence of the invisible winds that nketed the, the dissipated energy didn¡¯t deal any damage. Xu Jingming stood still and watched in a daze.?The more I ensnare, the harder it is to control everything. How can aary river absorb billions of times the force with just a guiding sliver??Xu Jingming was puzzled. He couldn¡¯t even ensnare ten times the energy; what he hadprehended was clearly still very weak. ¡­ The upper levels of the observation space were the observers from the 17 top factions of the cosmic human race. The 17 top factions had a very long history, and the oldest of them was Magus Ancestor. The three Origin lifeform observers sent by Magus Ancestor were simultaneously observing the 34 cosmic sectors¡¯s Number Seven. In front of them were 34 mysteriousnds from different cosmic sectors. Although there was an obvious dy from the various cosmic sectors, their consciousnesses had higher privileges when entering the virtual world. They didn¡¯t encounter any dys! They could simultaneously observes Number Seven of the 34 cosmic sectors. ¡°There¡¯s an explorer from the Hunter Cosmic Sector. He has gained something from studying the River of Stars.¡± An Origin lifeform observer noticed this. ¡°He¡¯s 31 years old this year and has cultivated for over two years. He¡¯s a young man with good talent!¡± ¡°Based on the virtual world¡¯s evaluation, he has gained some superficial understanding of the River of Stars.¡± Another Origin lifeform shook his head. ¡°He only gained a superficial understanding from watching the River of Stars for 27 days. It will take him at least a few years to attain basic mastery. His potential is too ordinary! With such potential, he isn¡¯t qualified toe into contact with the paramount evolutionary manuals of humanity.¡± ¡°His potential is quitecking.¡± A third observer nodded. They didn¡¯t think much of Xu Jingming. In the eyes of the regional factions, geniuses who could enter Number Seven were treasures! But to Magus Ancestor, he didn¡¯t catch their eye! They believed that his potential was still inadequate. The paramount manual corresponding to the River of Stars phenomenon belonged to Magus Ancestor. Over the years, arge number of evolvers and schrs had studied it. Magus Ancestor¡¯s had deep and profound knowledge pertaining to the River of Stars after all those years. If one wanted to take this evolutionary path, joining Magus Ancestor was the most suitable choice. ording to their recruitment criteria, one had to have basic mastery of the opportunities on Number Seven! The candidate needed to receive votes from three observers. Xu Jingming had only gained superficial insights from studying the River of Stars after 27 days. He didn¡¯t evoke any voting among the observers. Huh??The three Origin lifeform observers on Magus Ancestor¡¯s side suddenly looked at Number Seven in the Divine Arrow Cosmic Sector. There, an explorer was also observing the River of Stars and had already gained astonishing insights. ¡°A genius has appeared in Divine Arrow Cosmic Sector.¡± The eyes of the three Origin lifeform observers lit up. ¡°He¡¯s 98 years old this year and has cultivated for 95 years. He¡¯s a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform. In terms of cultivation talent, he¡¯s inferior to the genius from Hunter Cosmic Sector, but he has truly gained basic mastery afterprehending the River of Stars for 35 days.¡± ¡°It¡¯s considered fast to gain basic mastery in 35 days. It will probably take that person from Hunter Cosmic Sector several years to gain basic mastery. I think we can recruit him.¡± ¡°Aye.¡± ¡°I agree too.¡± The three Origin lifeform observers quickly gave a pass. The peerless genius from an intermediate civilization who started cultivating at the age of three had been invited to join one of the 17 top factions Magus Ancestor¡ªbecause he had gained basic insights into Number Seven¡¯s River of Stars. As for Xu Jingming, he clearly couldn¡¯t meet the recruitment requirements for Magus Ancestor. ****** Xu Jingming studied the opportunity provided by the River of Stars. Energy constantly flowed around him before finally copsing again. It¡¯s too difficult. The deeper I go, the harder it gets. How do I ensnare countless tributaries and even assimte them into one??Xu Jingming felt as if he were reading Greek. It was much harder than the hardest high-dimensional spatial geometry he had ever seen. I probably won¡¯t gain much from months of study.?Xu Jingming also had a clear understanding of himself.?I should quickly head to the next opportunity. If you want to read more chapters, Please visit to experience faster update speed. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t waste any time because he only had two months left to explore. Whoosh! He immediately soared into the sky and flew to another opportunity. In just a moment, he flew more than 1,000 kilometers andnded in a desert. This is it.?Xu Jingming stood in the desert and looked at the pyramid floating in front of him. The prismatic pyramid had a total of four faces, and every face was an equteral triangle! Its edges were more than 100 meters long, and every face hid a strange spacetime. The four different spacetimes gave off different feelings. A spacetime prism.?Xu Jingming carefully observed it. This was an opportunity that had deeply attracted him previously, and he quickly became engrossed. The prism spun slowly. The four triangr surfaces took turns reaching the bottom, and the four hidden spacetime dimensions affected each other. How magical.?Xu Jingming carefully sensed with his mind and consciousness, and he gained more and more insights. Days passed. One day, Xu Jingming suddenly opened his personal interface and chose a spear. With the spear in hand, he executed his spearmanship in front of the spacetime prism. The spear in his handpletely turned into streams of light that chased after each other, and the sound waves affected his surroundings. At this moment, the virtual worldwork had already made an appraisal: ¡°No. 230534: Studied the Cosmic Originator andprehended 1.2% of the ninth volume¡¯s Spatial Lock.¡± ¡­ In the observation space. One of the 17 top factions of the cosmic humans¡ªMother Stream Academy. Mother Stream Academy had also arranged for three Origin lifeform observers to be in charge of observing the mysteriousnds in the 34 cosmic sectors. When they received the appraisal information from the virtual world, they knew how much Xu Jingming hadprehended about the Cosmic Originator. Theprehension of the ninth volume of the Cosmic Originator is 1.2%? ¡°A 31-year-old explorer from the Hunter Cosmic Sector. He cultivated for over two years, and his cultivation time is really short. His talent is pretty good. Unfortunately, hisprehension of the Cosmic Originator is only superficial.¡± ¡°What a pity!¡± ¡°His talent in cultivating the evolutionary method is really not bad. Unfortunately, his talent in the Cosmic Originator is stillcking.¡± ¡°He¡¯s still far from reaching basic mastery.¡± The three observers shook their heads. ¡°If he wants to have great achievements on the path of an Origin lifeform, it¡¯s best if he learns the paramount manuals of the cosmic human race. He clearly doesn¡¯t get the Cosmic Originator and only has some trivial insights.¡± The observers didn¡¯t need to vote. This level ofprehension was way too inferior. Once one became an Origin lifeform, it was too difficult to rely on oneself to figure things out. Typically, one studied the paramount tomes of the cosmic human race! The paramount tomes clearly exined the path to take, what problems there were, and how to ovee them! Moreover, it pointed straight to the Paramount realm. This was naturally much better than blindly figuring it out. Those who could pass the tests of the first sixs and reach Number Seven were quite outstanding in every aspect. The 17 top factions paid attention to these geniuses¡¯ talent inprehending the opportunities on Number Seven. If they could be cosmic lifeforms, they would be extremely talented in these paramount opportunities! Firstly, their chances of bing an Origin lifeform increased greatly. Secondly, after bing an Origin lifeform and raising one¡¯s level in life, cultivating a paramount tome would naturally be smoother. The entire human race needed stronger Origin lifeforms! For example, bing a Lv. 10 or even a cosmic legend. ¡°1.2%prehension, and it¡¯s only on the ninth volume of the Cosmic Originator?¡± Mother Stream Academy had also eliminated him. ¡­ Xu Jingming stood in the desert and looked at the spacetime prism in front of him. It¡¯s the same as when I studied theary river. I gained quite a bit in the beginning, but it gradually became more and more difficult.?Xu Jingming was puzzled.?It¡¯s the same for this prism. I feel like I can¡¯t improve anymore. He didn¡¯t know how to tackle it. There were no manuals! With only a prism in front of him, he had figured out everything he could. What he couldn¡¯t figure out became even harder. Suddenly, he sensed something¡ª That is??Xu Jingming saw a huge door of light appear in the distance, and three figures walked out. The auras of these three figures were terrifying and vast, far exceeding those that Xu Jingming hade into contact with. Origin lifeforms!?Xu Jingming instinctively determined that they were existences countless times stronger than him¡ªexistences that could wipe him out with a single breath. They were definitely not cosmic lifeforms! He had experienced the limit of Lv. 8 on Neutron Star. It was far inferior to this level. Three Origin lifeforms??Xu Jingming watched from afar. He could still see them clearly despite them being hundreds of kilometers away. The three Origin lifeformsnded beside a river and looked at an explorer. ¡°Number 390506, we are pleased to invite you to join the Life Academy.¡± One of the leaders of the three Origin lifeforms spoke with a mighty voice that resounded through every corner of Number Seven. The other explorers on Number Seven heard it as well. He got invited.?Xu Jingming and the other explorers understood this and were very envious. When could he be invited? Chapter 349 - Galaxy Group’s Review (1)

Chapter 349: Gxy Group¡¯s Review (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Watching the genius explorer fly and depart through the huge door of light with the three Origin lifeforms, the hearts of the other explorers on Number Seven stirred. I still have more than 100 days. I¡¯ll definitely be able to gain basic insights into the opportunities,?a silver-haired female explorer thought to herself. The other explorers also cheered themselves on. Most of the people who came to Number Seven had received excellent education since they were young. They knew that there was a chance of being recruited if they gained insights into the opportunities. Only very few people like Xu Jingming¡ªwhom came from weak civilizations and had only cultivated for two years¡ªexisted. It¡¯s very difficult for me toprehend theary river from before and this spacetime prism.?Xu Jingming turned his head and looked into the distance.?Then, I¡¯ll make the best use of my time and head to thest location. It¡¯s already January 22nd, so I don¡¯t have much time left to explore the mysteriousnd. Whoosh! Xu Jingming quickly flew toward the third opportunity. After flying for more than 1,000 kilometers, hended on the top of a snow-capped mountain. On a t rock was a ck feather about nine meters long. It was a ck feather with white mes rising on its surface. Xu Jingming watched silently.?The reason why I ced this onest among the three opportunities was because of the vague judgment in my heart. In terms of the invisible pressure, theary river and the spacetime prism surpass this feather. However, my gains from the first two are limited. I shall focus myprehension on it now. Xu Jingming had previously discovered a total of 122 mysterious phenomena on Number Seven, and the pressure they brought varied. The ming ck feather was rtively weak. Xu Jingming calmed down and studied it. Days passed. ...... No wonder it attracts me this much. It¡¯s verypatible with Xuan¡¯s path.?Xu Jingming became more delighted as he studied it. The me is only superficial; its essence is still light! Light is mighty! The limit of speed that even time can change because of it¡­?The more Xu Jingming studied it, the more heprehended the first treatise of Xuan¡¯s Beam Transformation. This mysterious phenomenon was verypatible with the first treatise of Beam Transformation. Xu Jingming opened his personal interface and selected a spear. With the spear in hand, he practiced Beam Transformation alone on the mountaintop! He restrained his strength and fused his insights into Beam Transformation. Instantly, the snow was covered in Xu Jingming¡¯s footprints, and the snow was sent flying. The more Xu Jingming practiced, the happier he became. I really want to touch this ck feather with my own hands,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Unfortunately, the mysterious phenomena on Number Seven can only be viewed and cannot be touched. If it were truly a ming ck feather¡­ With the might of the mes I¡¯m sensing, I would be reduced to ashes if I came close. I can only observe it up close because it¡¯s a virtual world. Xu Jingming focused on training. After studying the ming ck feather for half a month, he was pleasantly surprised and felt the transformation of his spearmanship. Boom! His terrifying spear technique carried a will that burned the mind. It was domineering, and his mind and will seemed to be burning as they became even more condensed. Of Beam Transformation¡¯s first treatise, I¡¯ve already figured out the ultimate move of Spark, the fifth volume¡ªLight of the Sun.?Xu Jingming looked at the ck feather and was thrilled to tears. This was the first ultimate realm of the five spearmanship volumes that he managed toprehend. Of course, the first treatise of Beam Transformation is only at Lv. 8. There¡¯s nothing to be proud of for me toprehend the ultimate realm of just one volume,?Xu Jingming thought.?I might not even pass the 17 top factions¡¯ review. After he finished executing his spearmanship, the virtual worldwork had already made an appraisal¡ª Number 230534: Studied the feather of the high-dimensional alien creature, Sovereign of Fire, andprehended 5.6% of the third volume of Fire of Annihtion, zing Sun. ¡­ The information from the virtual worldwork¡¯s appraisal was naturally immediately transmitted to the Gxy Group¡¯s observers¡ªwho possessed the Fire of Annihtion legacy. The Gxy Group was the most developed faction inmercial trade among the 17 top factions, but it also had a long history. It was ranked in the top three among the top factions. For example, the feather of the high-dimensional alien lifeform, Sovereign of Fire, was collected by the Gxy Group. After a long period of research and knowledge build-up, the most perfected book was ¡®Fire of Annihtion.¡¯ ¡°There¡¯s an explorer from the Hunter Cosmic Sector, Number 230534. He has studied the zing Sun volume of ¡®Fire of Annihtion,¡¯ and hisprehension has reached 5.6%!¡± an Origin lifeform observer said. ¡°That¡¯s considered gaining basic mastery.¡± ¡°He¡¯s 31 this year. On his first entry to the mysteriousnd, he had cultivated for less than two years.¡± A fat Origin lifeform observer was pleasantly surprised. ¡°He only came into contact with the evolutionary method at the age of 29, so his background is probably ordinary. He reached Lv. 7 in less than two years¡­ His cultivation talent is really not bad. He has also gained basic mastery of Fire of Annihtion. I think we can consider recruiting him.¡± ¡°Basic mastery of the opportunity.¡± Another thin Origin lifeform observer frowned and said, ¡°The most outstanding thing about this young man is that he has quite a high talent in physical cultivation! But from Lv. 7 onward, the importance shifts to mental strength! The weight from his physical talent will decrease. I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a need to pay too much attention to his early cultivation progress but more on the performance of his mental strength and the progress of hisprehension of the opportunity.¡± The thin Origin lifeform observer said, ¡°I think we should carefully consider whether to recruit him. This is because Fire of Annihtion is only a legendary manual and not a paramount tome.¡± Chapter 350 - Galaxy Group’s Review (2)

Chapter 350: Gxy Group¡¯s Review (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°Since he has gained basic mastery with the opportunity, he can be put to a vote,¡± the fat Origin Observer said. ¡°I think that a human with an ordinary background who only came into contact with the evolutionary method at the age of 29 and reached Lv. 7 in less than two years may have his achievements reflect his physical talent in his early cultivation¡­ It¡¯s still astonishing! Moreover, being able to pass Number Seven¡¯s test means that his mental talent is in no way weak. I agree with the recruitment.¡± ¡°ording to the rules of our recruitment, we usually recruit anyone who gains basic mastery in paramount opportunities. However, we have to be careful when it¡¯s someone whoprehended a legendary opportunity,¡± the thin Origin lifeform observer remarked. ¡°I definitely won¡¯t object if Number 230534¡¯sprehension of the zing Sun chapter exceeds 10%. But now? It¡¯s only basic mastery of a legendary opportunity. I don¡¯t agree with the recruitment.¡± The fat Origin lifeform observer frowned. ¡°You want a person who has only cultivated for two years toprehend more than 10% of a chapter of a legendary opportunity? Isn¡¯t that excessive? He¡¯s not like cosmic lifeforms who have cultivated for centuries; he has only cultivated for two years! Cangyu, what do you think?¡± ¡°It¡¯s one to one now. It¡¯s up to you, Cangyu,¡± the thin Origin lifeform observer said. ¡°Every person we recruit needs sufficient resources invested in them for grooming. I think we have to be prudent.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Thest observer watched the cultivating Xu Jingming and thought for a moment. ¡°Indeed, he has onlyprehended a legendary opportunity, so the requirements have to be higher. Norquien is also right. He has only cultivated for two years, so he has to be treated specially. I think we should give this young man a chance bybining both your ideas. If hisprehension exceeds 8%, we¡¯ll recruit him.¡± ¡°8%prehension?¡± The fat Origin lifeform observer turned a little anxious. ¡°It¡¯s only 5.6% now. It¡¯s not easy to reach 8%!¡± ¡°He¡¯s only been studying it for over ten days; there are still more than 30 days left. There¡¯s still a high chance.¡± The final observer chuckled. ¡°After all, he¡¯s studying a legendary opportunity, so hisprehension naturally has to be higher.¡± ¡°If he can reach 8%, I¡¯ll reluctantly agree,¡± thenky Origin lifeform said. ¡°This is only because he hasn¡¯t cultivated for long.¡± The fat observer felt exasperated. Since his twopanions had made such a decision, there was nothing he could do alone. ¡°It¡¯s really not easy to receive good grooming when born ordinary.¡± The fat observer sighed. He had climbed up from the bottom, so he instinctively wanted to help this explorer. However, his twopanions were clearly colder. ¡­ ...... Xu Jingming studied the ming ck feather. Afterprehending the ultimate ¡®Light of the Sun¡¯ in the fifth spearmanship volume, Spark, he was filled with fighting spirit as he continued observing the feather and studying it. This ming ck feather gives me a feeling that it¡¯s inferior to the first two opportunities, but it¡¯s verypatible with Xuan¡¯s path. My cultivation has also been very smooth, and there are no obstructions.?Xu Jingming was delighted. As heprehended, he gained more insights. Flowing Water and Spark can now bebined¡­?Xu Jingming had very high achievements in these two volumes. One had reached an ultimate realm, while the other had already had Spark figured out. Now, having fused the insights from the spacetime prism, he was only one step away from another ultimate. The knowledge he had regarding the two volumes was very deep, so he naturally began trying to fuse them. Xu Jingming immersed himself in practicing his spearmanship, and the spear in his hand descended like a fiery star. However, the trajectory of this fiery star changed unpredictably when it streaked across the sky! It was difficult to determine where it ultimatelynded. 7.2%prehension for the zing Sun volume!?The fat observer also paid attention to Xu Jingming¡¯stest appraisal information.?It¡¯s not far from 8%. He still has more than 20 days to explore the mysteriousnd. He should be in time. Although the other two Origin lifeform observers noticed Xu Jingming, they also observed the geniuses in the other mysteriousnds. To them, reviewing Xu Jingming was only a mission! They naturally did as they wished when they had the choice. If he really reaches 8%, I¡¯ll reluctantly ept him. Norquien himselfes from a mineral, so he¡¯s giving this rookie special treatment, thenky Origin lifeform observer thought. ****** On February 22. A huge door of light appeared above Number Seven again. The Origin lifeforms are here.?Xu Jingming stopped his spearmanship and waited nervously and excitedly. I¡¯veprehended a lot from this ming ck feather. It¡¯s much more than the previous two opportunities. Perhaps I have a chance of being invited.?Xu Jingming looked at the three figures with terrifying auras walking out of the huge door of light. The three figures took a step and arrived at a distant beach, disappointing Xu Jingming.?They didn¡¯te to me! An explorer by the beach watched all of this in pleasant surprise. ¡°Number 281603, we invite you to join Magus Ancestor.¡± The three Origin lifeform observers from Magus Ancestor extended their invitation, and the explorer left with them in pleasant surprise, flying into the door of light and leaving the mysteriousnd. Number Seven turned calm again. Two explorers have been invited, but unfortunately, I¡¯m not one of them.?Xu Jingming thought to himself. He had encountered such a scene twice since he arrived on Number Seven. Even my progress inprehending this ck feather seems to be slowing.? Xu Jingmingy down on the snow on the mountaintop. He was a little tired after a month of continuous studying. There are another 20-plus days before the end. Will I be invited??Xu Jingming felt a little unconfident.?Perhaps my insights, which I think aren¡¯t bad, are far from reaching the threshold of a top faction. Chapter 351 - Galaxy Group’s Review (3)

Chapter 351: Gxy Group¡¯s Review (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

I¡¯m stillcking ultimately.?Xu Jingmingy on the snow and stared nkly at the sky. In the sky, on one side was a terrifying sun, and on the other side was a strange ck hole. The entire sky seemed to be divided into two¡ªone was the territory of the terrifying sun, and the other was the territory of the strange ck hole. In terms of pressure and deterrence, the terrifying sun and the strange ck hole were the strongest on Number Seven! Xu Jingmingy there and looked at the sky, unable to help but look at the terrifying sun. Infinite light! Infinite heat! Infinite energy! The terrifying sun on Number Seven is very strange. The infinite rays have obviousyers.?Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be engrossed as he watched.?This infinite light¡­ From these beams of light, Xu Jingming saw the ultimate Light of the Sun in the Spark volume! He saw the spacetime changes in the spacetime prism. He saw the force of theary river drawing upon billions of forces and assimting all powers¡ªan invincible force. It¡¯s beautiful.?Xu Jingming was moved to tears¡ªit struck him with amazement. All his insights on the evolutionary path could be sensed from the terrifying sun; they were all inconspicuous. In front of it, Xu Jingming felt tiny. This is what I should be pursuing!?At this moment, Xu Jingming instinctively felt endless desire. He strongly yearned to explore everything about the terrifying sun.?Why? Why didn¡¯t I feel its attraction when I saw it on the first day I came to Number Seven? Was it because my¡­ realm wasn¡¯t high enough back then? Perhaps I have to thank the first three opportunities. The gains from the first three allowed me to truly appreciate its beauty.?Xu Jingming waspletely immersed as hey on the snow and watched without blinking. His mind and consciousness carefully touched the rays of the terrifying sun. ...... All his past insights quickly fused and integrated in front of the terrifying sun, producing new insights. ¡­ ¡°What¡¯s wrong with him?¡± In the Gxy Group, the fat Origin lifeform observer looked at Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s Number Seven in confusion and at Xu Jingming lying on the mountaintop. ¡°He¡¯s been lying there for five days. Why isn¡¯t heprehending the Sovereign of Fire¡¯s feather?¡± When Xu Jingming firsty on the snow, this fat Origin Observer wrote it off as Xu Jingming rxing and resting. However, it was abnormal for thetter toy there for five consecutive days. ¡°He only has about ten days left on the exploration grounds.¡± The thin Origin lifeform observer scoffed. ¡°Time is precious, but he wasted it. He can¡¯t me anyone for not passing the Gxy Group¡¯s review. He can only me himself for not working hard enough.¡± ¡°Hisprehension level is 7.2%, and it¡¯s not far from 8%, but it seems like he has given up?¡± Another observer looked over and shook his head slightly. ¡°Everyone chooses their own path. Norquien, you don¡¯t have to regret this young man giving up.¡± ¡°Just a little more¡ªjust a little more to 8%.¡± The fat observer looked at his otherpanion. ¡°Actually, I think 7.2% is not bad.¡± ¡°Based on the fact that he gave up at thest moment, I won¡¯t agree,¡± thenky observer said. ¡°Norquien, there¡¯s no need to go that far for a young man,¡± the other observer said with a smile, but his attitude was clear. Since he had said 8%, he naturally wouldn¡¯t change his mind easily. The fat Origin lifeform observer didn¡¯t persuade him when he saw this. At their level, they wouldn¡¯t be easily persuaded once they had decided on something. Chapter 352 - Primordial Research Institute’s Recruitment (1) Translator: CKtalon

Chapter 352: Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Recruitment (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

At the peak of the snow mountain, Xu Jingmingy on the snow and looked at the terrifying sun in the sky. He waspletely immersed in it as he took in ¡®its¡¯ beauty. He had gained many insights on the path of evolution, of which some were scattered that he couldn¡¯t integrate previously. ording to the first treatise of Beam Transformation, the five volumes of spearmanship could ultimately bebined, but that was the final stage of Lv. 8. But when he saw the terrifying sun, Xu Jingming saw another path! It was a path countless times grander than Xuan¡¯s! Compared to this, Xuan had only taken an off-road shortcut, and it was a very small part of this path. Going all-out and pursuing the limits of speed is Xuan¡¯s path. This broad path in front of me is what suits me.?Xu Jingming yed the role of a student. He looked up at the terrifying sun and sincerely studied the knowledge it contained. As for walking his own path? He was still a student! A young junior who had cultivated for only over two years needed to study diligently. Only when one had extremely deep insights did they have the right to establish their own path. What kind of great existence can create such a phenomenon??The more Xu Jingming studied, the more he was filled with admiration. The phenomena of all living things, the flow of water, the Earth Dao, the Spark Dao, the Light of Mind Ignition, Streaming Light Spear Dao, igniting the light of the mind, the insights of theary river, the insights of the spacetime prism, and the Light of the Sun¡­ All these insights were naturally fusing and integrating. In the face of new insights, his previous insights became nourishment, allowing these new insights to strengthen constantly. Days passed. He only has less than ten days left to explore.?In the Gxy Group, the Origin lifeform observer, Norquien, cast his gaze at Number Seven in the Hunter Cosmic Sector again and looked at Xu Jingming.?He¡¯s lying there motionless toprehend the Primordial Star? ...... ¡°Norquien, you¡¯re really concerned about this young man.¡± Thenky Origin lifeform observer noticed where hispanion was gazing and smiled. ¡°His exploration period is almost over, yet you¡¯re still paying attention to him.¡± ¡°We came to the mysteriousnd to recruit young geniuses.¡± The fat observer sighed. ¡°However, we haven¡¯t recruited a single one in the past half a year despite there being 34 cosmic sectors! I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a need to be too strict on the requirements. As long as it¡¯s about right, we can recruit them and give the young geniuses a chance.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need. It¡¯s better to put quality before quantity,¡± the third observer said. ¡°Look, this young man has been staring at the sun in the sky. Is he observing the Primordial Star?¡± The thin Origin lifeform observer shook his head and smiled. ¡°Is the Primordial Star something he canprehend?¡± ¡°It¡¯s one of the cosmic human race¡¯s three strongest legacies. It¡¯s extremely difficult to gain basic mastery!¡± Observer Cangyu nodded. As Origin lifeform observers, they knew very well that three opportunities on Number Seven represented the three strongest legacies of the entire cosmic human race. The basic mastery requirements for these three legacies were also very stringent! ¡­ ¡°I¡¯ve figured it out,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. After lying in the snow for 16 days, on March 9, he used his previous insights as nourishment and fused them into his insights of the terrifying sun in front of him. Finally, he figured out a system that was barely consideredplete. Whoosh. Xu Jingming sat up cross-legged. I¡¯ve figured it out, but I still have to verify it with practice,?he thought.?Moreover, I need to put it into practice so that the 17 top factions can see my insights. There were only a few days left until the end of his exploration, but he still hadn¡¯t given up on the chance to be recruited by a top faction. The situation on Earth required him to seize every opportunity to move forward. The stronger he was, the better he could help his homeworld. Sitting cross-legged on the snow, Xu Jingming mobilized the cosmic energy in his body. The energy spread out and flowed around him in circles. As it flowed, it naturally absorbed the sunlight, converting the sunlight into cosmic energy. Absorb and assimte! Absorb and assimte again! A huge energy ring gradually formed. This energy ring was a perfect circle that surged with vast and terrifying strength. In theory, I can continue absorbing external forces, but my mind and consciousness have reached their limits.?Xu Jingming stopped absorbing the sunlight and sensed the energy transformation.?This system I¡¯ve figured out can be called¡­ Infinite Light! Of course, I¡¯ve only scratched the surface of Infinite Light.?Xu Jingming looked up at the sky.?I¡¯m still far from this terrifying sun in front of me. ******* Xu Jingming appeared to be calmly using his energy ring, but this scene stirred up a storm among the 17 top factions in the observational space! He actually gained insights from observing the Primordial Star? ¡°Moreover, hisprehension realm is quite high. He must¡¯ve gained basic mastery!¡± He¡¯s only cultivated for slightly over two years, but he attained basic mastery just by observing the Primordial Star¡¯s virtual phenomena on Number Seven? ¡°His talent on the Primordial Star¡¯s path is terrifying!¡± ¡°Heprehended the Primordial Star from just two-plus years of cultivation?¡± The Origin lifeform observers of the 17 top factions were startled. It was precisely because their status was high enough that they knew what the scene Xu Jingming was demonstrating meant. The three Origin lifeform observers on Magus Ancestor looked at each other. ¡°He had previously studied the River of Stars, right? Speaking of which, he was quite fated with our. We almost recruited such a genius.¡± Chapter 353 - Primordial Research Institute’s Recruitment (2)

Chapter 353: Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Recruitment (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°He only scratched the surface of the River of Stars. ording to our rules, he can¡¯t be recruited before gaining basic mastery. We didn¡¯t do anything wrong.¡± ¡°True, but I keep finding it a pity. After all, he¡¯s a genius who canprehend the Primordial Star!¡± Magus Ancestor and the previous Mother Stream Academy felt torn. An impressive genius was not fated with them. After all, Xu Jingming had only gained a superficial understanding of theary river and spacetime prism. It was normal for them not to recruit him. But at this moment, the three Gxy Group observers were a little anxious. Observer Cangyu looked at Xu Jingming and said anxiously, ¡°He¡¯sprehending the Primordial Star, and from his demonstration, his level ofprehension is quite high. He¡¯s a top genius! Such a genius already has a 7.2%prehension in the Fire of Annihtion¡¯s zing Sun volume. We should recruit him.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we give it a try now?¡± the thin Origin lifeform observer said hesitantly. ¡°We are qualified to invite him.¡± The fat observer shook his head and said, ¡°But he¡¯s studying the Primordial Star now! The Primordial Research Institute is also qualified to invite him. Once the Primordial Research Institute invites him and we vie with them for him, which side do you think this young man will choose?¡± The other two fell silent. ¡°Let¡¯s put it in another way¡ªdo we have the guts topete?¡± The fat observer shook his head. ¡°That¡¯s the Primordial Research Institute, one of the three major factions.¡± Cangyu sighed. ¡°We don¡¯t; we¡¯ll only be embarrassing ourselves.¡± Thenky observer shook his head. ...... They knew the gap between the Gxy Group and the Primordial Research Institute very well. Although it was said that there were a total of 17 top factions in the cosmic human race, three of them stood head and shoulders above the other 14. This was because these three factions had living Paramount realm powerhouses. ¡°In the long history of cosmic humans, about 20 Paramount realm experts were born. But due to various reasons, the other Paramount realm powerhouses died. Only three Paramount realm powerhouses have survived to this day, and these three are recognized as the three strongest Paramount realm powerhouses in history.¡± The fat observer sighed. ¡°The evolutionary path they study is also recognized as the three strongest legacies of the human race.¡± After bing a Paramount realm powerhouse, one still had to continue researching and improving! There were also differences in strength between Paramount realms! Some Paramount realms in history couldn¡¯t even withstand the passage of time. They died of old age, and some died due to other factors. But these three people had experienced all kinds of wars and dangers and had lived for ages! Just their performance in history gained them recognition as the strongest. ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s said that Origin lifeforms are qualified to join the 17 top factions and be official members. But in fact, almost every Origin lifeform wants to enter the three strongest factions¡ªPrimordial Research Institute, Eternal Academy, and Spacetime Ind. ¡°The three factions have extremely high recruitment requirements. They filter out the elites among the Origin lifeforms before leaving the remaining Origin lifeforms to enter the other 14 factions,¡± Cangyu said. ¡°Many people even believe that the three factions limit their recruitment numbers to allow the other 14 factions to continue their legacy.¡± ¡°Yes, who wouldn¡¯t want to join the three major factions when they have a choice in the beginning?¡± The fat observer nodded. ¡°The grooming of the three factions is very harsh, and it takes a lot of resources to groom every member. This limits the number of recruits,¡± thenky observer said. ¡°However, a genius who canprehend the Primordial Star brushed past us¡­ The Gxy Group will definitely investigate this matter at the review and question us for not recruiting him. I think we have to ensure that our story matches.¡± Thenky observer nced at his otherpanion. ¡°Yes, we have to match our statements,¡± Cangyu remarked. ¡°Let¡¯s say that because heprehended a legendary opportunity, we raised the threshold slightly and required him to reach an 8%prehension level in Fire of Annihtion¡¯s zing Sun volume.¡± Both of them looked at Norquien. ¡°Alright.¡± Observer Norquien nodded and replied, ¡°I¡¯ll say the same, but no matter what, our Gxy Group missed out on this genius. He should¡¯ve joined us.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a genius. So what if he bes a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform or even a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform?¡± Thenky observer shook his head andmented, ¡°There are more than 1,000 Lv. 10 evolvers in our Gxy Group, so it doesn¡¯t matter if we¡¯re short by one or two. Anyways, everyone should give the same story.¡± ¡°We can also wait. If the Primordial Research Institute doesn¡¯t invite him, we can invite him,¡± said Cangyu. ¡°Let¡¯s see if hisprehension meets the requirements of the Primordial Research Institute,¡± thenky observer said. The fat observer didn¡¯t say a word. ******* In the observation space. Three Origin lifeform observers from the Primordial Research Institute carefully watched the energy ring Xu Jingming demonstrated¡­ ¡°Heprehended ¡®Primordial Star?¡¯¡± The three observers looked at each other. Soon, they received the virtual world¡¯s appraisal¡ª ¡°Number 230534: Studied the Primordial Star andprehended 8.7% of the first core volume, ¡®Light Rays,¡¯ of the Primordial Star Conjecture.¡± This news surprised the three observers. ¡°Heprehended the first volume of the nine core volumes?¡± ¡°A Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform has figured out a core volume of Primordial Star just by gazing at a virtual version? Moreover, theprehension level is 8.7%? ¡°Did you see this information? He only cultivated for two years and has alreadyprehended 8.7% of the Light Rays volume. It¡¯s obvious that he has unimaginable talent in this volume!¡± The three observers from the Primordial Research Institute were a little surprised. They had seen too many geniuses and were already numb to them, but this time¡¯s genius was a little too dazzling! Said genius hadprehended the strongest legacy in the entire Primordial Research Institute¡ªPrimordial Star Conjecture! The Primordial Research Institute had many legacies; they had most of the human race¡¯s evolutionary legacies and scientific knowledge systems! But among the many legacies of the Primordial Research Institute, the most important one was the Primordial Star Conjecture. This was because the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s founder¡ªthe existence at the Paramount realm¡ªhad spent countless years writing the Primordial Star Conjecture. Moreover, he was constantly researching and writing new chapters. ¡°Ordinary geniuses can be recruited as long as they grasp the basics of the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s ordinary volume. He hasprehended a core volume, and hisprehension is at 8.7%! I think there¡¯s no need for discussion.¡± ¡°He¡¯s only 31 years old, and he has only cultivated for two years! He will be one of the top geniuses recruited by our Primordial Research Institute. There¡¯s no need for any discussion. Hurry up and recruit him.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s set off then.¡± The three observers came to a consensus after a few words. ¡­ Xu Jingming sat on the mountaintop and demonstrated the energy ring, carefully experiencing the terrifying strength contained in it. Suddenly, a huge door of light appeared in the sky. Xu Jingming looked up and saw three figures walking out of the huge door of light. The auras of these three people were vast and terrifying, and when they appeared, they naturally enveloped every inch of space in the mysteriousnd. Xu Jingming was excited.?Are they here to recruit explorers again? Is it me? He was a little nervous and uncertain. ¡°The auras of these three¡­¡± Xu Jingming sensed that something was amiss. He had seen explorers being recruited twice, and he had seen one Origin lifeform after another, but he had never seen an aura so vast. He determined from a distance that these three people exceeded all the Origin lifeforms that had appeared previously. It was just like how one could tell at a nce that the sun was much more dazzling than the moon! The three people who appeared at this moment were at a much higher level of life than the observers from before. ¡°The Primordial Research Institute has really made a move.¡± ¡°This genius is extremely talented in the Primordial Star.¡± ¡°The Primordial Research Institute is truly different. The three observers are all Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms!¡± The other top factions were a little envious when they saw this. It couldn¡¯t be helped. The Primordial Research Institute, Eternal Academy, and Spacetime Ind had what it took to look down on the other 14. When these three factions recruited official members, they selected them strictly and chose the best seedlings! Then, they used the best resources! With the guidance of the Paramount realm¡­ the strong became stronger! This allowed these three factions to surpass the other 14pletely. Huh??Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened because he saw three figures flying toward the mountaintop where he was. They¡¯reing. Is it me??Xu Jingming stared at the three of them. Whoosh! The three Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms from the Primordial Research Institutended on the mountaintop and smiled at him. ¡°Number 230534.¡± The cold-looking Origin lifeform in the lead smiled and said, ¡°We officially invite you to join the Primordial Research Institute. Are you willing?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the three people in front of him and said seriously, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s my honor.¡± Chapter 354 - Primordial Research Institute’s Recruit

Chapter 354: Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Recruit

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The three observers immediately led Xu Jingming back and flew toward the huge door of light. Xu Jingming was somewhat excited and confused. He knew too little about the Primordial Research Institute. Apart from knowing that it was one of the 17 top factions of the human race in the universe, he knew nothing else! Although I don¡¯t know much about it, I¡¯ve finally sessfully joined one of the 17 top factions of humanity in the universe.?Xu Jingming was rather excited. When he first entered the mysteriousnd, the goal he had set for himself was to join a regional faction. Only after arriving on Number Seven did he work hard toprehend the opportunities and enter the top factions. He finally seeded toward the end of the exploration period! Whoosh. Xu Jingming followed the three observers and flew into the huge door of light. ¡­ At that moment, the other top factions in the observational space watched as the Primordial Research Institute left with the genius. ¡°The Primordial Research Institute has recruited a genius.¡± ¡°He has only cultivated for two-plus years, but he¡¯s already gained basic mastery of the Primordial Star Conjecture. He¡¯s very talented.¡± The top factions were also somewhat astonished. The fat Origin lifeform observer, Norquien, watched this scene from afar. ¡°He was recruited by the Primordial Research Institute after cultivating for two-plus years. Our Gxy Group has missed such a peerless genius!¡± ...... The other two observers didn¡¯t care. Losing a talent? That was the Gxy Group losing one; they didn¡¯t lose anything. ¡­ On the lower level of the observational space, the 352 factions of the Hunter Cosmic Sector were in an uproar. ¡°The Primordial Research Institute did a recruitment!¡± ¡°How many years has it been? Thest time the Primordial Research Institute recruited people on Number Seven was more than 20 years ago, right?¡± ¡°The genius recruited more than 20 years agoprehended the ¡®Microcosm.¡¯ The one recruited this time studied the Primordial Star! The ¡®Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯ is one of the three best legacies of the human race in the universe. It¡¯s much harder to gain basic mastery.¡± These regional factions eximed. They also knew that it was impossible for them to recruit such a genius. ¡°Look!¡± The Oohook Star Alliance¡¯s Observer Chang was very excited. ¡°The Primordial Research Institute has recruited!¡± ¡°I saw it.¡± The plump Observer Gru curled his lips. ¡°What¡¯s with all the excitement?¡± ¡°Our Oohook Star Alliance has produced a genius recruited by the Primordial Research Institute.¡± Observer Chang praised, ¡°Gru, oh Gru, your judgment is really sharp. I could tell that he was extremely talented.¡± Observer Gru smiled. ¡°But I never expected him to be so talented! It¡¯s fine if he can reach Number Seven, but he actually got recruited by the Primordial Research Institute.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Observer Changughed happily. ¡°A big shot might be produced by my Oohook Star Alliance.¡± ¡°He still needs time to grow,¡± Observer Gru remarked, ¡°but you¡¯re right. If everything goes smoothly during his growth, your Oohook Star Alliance might really produce an important figure. Perhaps there will be another councilor!¡± The Cosmic Human Alliance had three advanced cosmic civilizations and 5,632 Star Alliances. Many members of the Star Alliance had limited say. For example, the Oohook Star Alliance was an ordinary Star Alliance with three Lv. 10 experts. In other words¡­ they only had three councilors in the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s council. ****** Xu Jingming followed the three observers to a new virtual world. This is¡­?He looked at the endless world in front of him. ¡°This is the virtual world of the Primordial Research Institute,¡± a yellow-haired, eyebrow-less lifeform observer said. ¡°We are scattered across the universe in reality, and most of us meet in the virtual world.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The universe was too vast! These powerful evolvers had to be stationed everywhere, so it was unlikely for them to all gather together. ¡°We still need to stay put in the observation space, so we¡¯ll get Moshen to send you to your residence,¡± the cold observer said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Senior Brother Jian.¡± Observer Moshen nodded. ¡°Leave this to me.¡± The cold observer and the other two left first. A gray-robed observer named Moshen smiled at him. ¡°Number 230534, my name is Moshen. I¡¯m a Lv. 10 researcher at the Primordial Research Institute. You can call me Senior Brother Moshen. Our research institute usually calls each other senior and junior brothers! Of course, we usually have to address the teachers as mister and madam! For example, Senior Brother Jian¡­ Most members at the Primordial Research Institute have to call him Mr. Jian.¡± ¡°Mr. Jian?¡± Although Xu Jingming had only interacted with the cold observer for a short period of time, he could sense that his status was extraordinary. Mr. Jian was clearly the leader of the three observers. Moshen nodded. ¡°Senior Brother Jian is the teacher of the ¡®Mirror Territory¡¯ legacy at the Primordial Research Institute! He¡¯s also the person with the highest achievements in the ¡®Mirror Territory¡¯ legacy among the cosmic humans. Although we are both Lv. 10 researchers, I¡¯m far inferior to Senior Brother Jian.¡± Xu Jingming felt some admiration for Senior Brother Moshen when he heard that. The other party was a Lv. 10 expert, yet he could frankly admit that he was inferior to Mr. Jian. ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll send you to your residence first.¡± Moshen flew into the distance with Xu Jingming. ¡°Junior Brother, how much do you know about the Primordial Research Institute?¡± Moshen chatted as he flew. ¡°I only know that it¡¯s one of the 17 top human factions in the universe,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Ha¡­¡± Moshen chuckled. ¡°Let me give a simple introduction. Although the cosmic human race is powerful, we also have some alien enemies! In the human race¡¯s history, we have also encountered crises. There have even been historical gaps that result in Paramount existences dying.¡± Xu Jingming listened. ¡°The cosmic dominion is toorge, so it¡¯s impossible to bepletely isted,¡± Moshen said. ¡°We can¡¯t even figure out how many civilizations there are in our human dominion. New civilizations are often discovered.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Earth exposed its existence when it came into contact with a ¡®virtual chamber¡¯ and connected to the virtual worldwork, resulting in the integration with the Cosmic Human Alliance. ¡°We can¡¯t even figure out what¡¯s going on internally, so the human dominion naturally can¡¯t be defended perfectly,¡± Moshen said. ¡°The only method to deal with the alien races is to have absolute strength. We kill them every time we discover them, leaving thempletely terrified.¡± ¡°The strongest deterrence of our cosmic human race is thebination of three Paramount existences and a forbidden weapon,¡± Moshen introduced. ¡°The forbidden weapon is a terrifying weapon developed by the full efforts of generations of cosmic human schrs! The three Paramount existences are known as the three strongest evolvers in the world. The destructive might they can produce when using the forbidden weapon¡­ is unimaginable.¡± ¡°After several shes, wepletely intimidated the alien races, resulting in us upying 34 cosmic sectors. The aliens can only put up with it,¡± Moshen said. ¡°All of this is built on the three Paramount existences and the forbidden weapon.¡± ¡°These three Paramount existences established the Primordial Research Institute, Eternal Academy, and Spacetime Ind respectively,¡± Moshen said. ¡°All Origin lifeforms wish to enter these three factions, but our three factions have a strict selection process! We only recruit a small number of Origin lifeforms. The remaining Origin lifeforms will join the other 14 factions.¡± ¡°Although there are 17 top factions, the three of us are indeed much stronger,¡± Moshenmented. ¡°When counting the number of Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, the other 14bined are approximately equal to the three of usbined.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. Only at this moment did he truly understand how powerful the Primordial Research Institute was! A faction established by a Paramount realm expert! Arge number of top human evolvers! ¡°The Primordial Research Institute mainly recruits members from Origin lifeforms,¡± Moshen said. ¡°Eventually, we established a fair recruitment channel using the mysteriousnd. It¡¯s mainly targeted at geniuses. They have to pass the tests of the sevens and gain basic mastery of an opportunity. Moreover, we will review their resumes. They can¡¯t be too old.¡± ¡°We only recruit one or two people a year in the mysteriousnds of the 34 cosmic sectors. In terms of the Hunter Cosmic Sector alone, we recruit one person every 22 years on average! As for the geniuses who have gained basic mastery of ¡®Primordial Star Conjecture,¡¯ we recruit one person every 129 years in the Hunter Cosmic Sector on average!¡± ¡°As for you, you¡¯ve gained basic mastery of a core volume of ¡®Primordial Star Conjecture.¡¯ That¡¯s a rare urrence that only happens once in a thousand years in the Hunter Cosmic Sector!¡± Moshen smiled. ¡°You should realize what this means about your talent.¡± Xu Jingming blinked.?Am I that much of a genius? Only one person like me is recruited once in a thousand years in the Hunter Cosmic Sector? ¡°Therefore, remember.¡± Moshen¡¯s expression turned solemn. ¡°Don¡¯t reveal anything about yourself before you reach Lv. 9.¡± ¡°Once exposed¡ª¡± Moshen said, ¡°The cosmic aliens don¡¯t mind destroying a weak peerless genius.¡± Xu Jingming nodded seriously. Ordinary geniuses might undergo ¡®migration¡¯ or be ¡®sold off¡¯ by some underground factions. However, most of the factions in the human race didn¡¯t dare touch a peerless genius that the Primordial Research Institute valued like Xu Jingming. However, cosmic aliens could target him. They would think of ways to weaken the human race. ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Peripheral members like you are very talented. You have to be careful before you reach your full potential,¡± Moshen said. ¡°Only after bing an Origin lifeform can you have the ability to protect yourself.¡± As they spoke, the two of them arrived above an ind. ¡°Including you, there are a total of eight peripheral members on this ind.¡± Moshen looked down. ¡°There are only eight peripheral members in the entire Hunter Cosmic Sector who cultivate the ¡®Primordial Star Conjecture!¡¯ They are all arranged to live on this ind, so you can get to know each other and discuss.¡± ¡°There are only eight of us from the same cosmic sector?¡± Xu Jingming realized how few people cultivated this legacy. ¡°The reason why there are so few is that selected geniuses usually break through and be an Origin lifeform in a thousand years,¡± Moshen exined. ¡°The probability of geniuses who cultivate ¡®Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯ breaking through and bing an Origin lifeform is about 90%! Those who fail mostly die from idents in reality.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. The probability of bing an Origin lifeform was about 90%? Notwithstanding death, the probability of a breakthrough was even higher. It had to be known that to ordinary cosmic citizens, bing an Origin lifeform was an intangible goal. ¡°That¡¯s why it¡¯s ranked as one of the three strongest human legacies,¡± Moshen said. ¡°The strongest legacy, coupled with peerless geniuses and the precious resources provided by the Primordial Research Institute, naturally give you guys a high chance of breaking through.¡± Whoosh! A smart bot from the ind flew over to wee them. ¡°This is your butler,¡± Moshen introduced. ¡°Greetings, Master. I¡¯m Hunter 1027.¡± The robot bowed respectfully to Xu Jingming but ignored Moshen. ¡°This butler only listens to your orders,¡± Moshen exined. ¡°It will tell you about some of the peripheral members¡¯ privileges and the matter of epting the legacy of ¡®Primordial Star Conjecture.¡¯ I¡¯ll head back to the observational space for now! If you encounter any problems, you can ask me. I¡¯ve already added your personal contact number.¡± ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Moshen.¡± Xu Jingming was very impressed. Senior Brother Moshen was a Lv. 10 expert, yet such an important figure didn¡¯t put on any airs in front of him. Moshen nodded and disappeared. ¡°Master, your residence is over there.¡± The robot butler pointed at a residence in the southeast corner of the ind. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming flew to his residence with the robot butler, his heart filled with pride. I¡¯ll have the best opportunities and resources. I have to seize them,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. A peerless genius from a weak civilization like him had given his all before obtaining such a precious opportunity in thest few days of the exploration! Perhaps this was Earth¡¯s only chance for many years toe. It didn¡¯t allow him to ck off at all; he had to seize it! Chapter 355 - Legacy (1)

Chapter 355: Legacy (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

The ind was very quiet. Xu Jingming¡¯s residence was located in the southeast corner of the ind, covering more than a thousand acres. ¡°Master, you can check your personal interface using your privileges at the Primordial Research Institute,¡± the robot butler said respectfully. ¡°In your personal interface, there¡¯s a sub-panel, ¡®Primordial Research Institute.¡¯¡± ¡°Thank you, 1027,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s my honor to serve you, Master,¡± the robot butler replied. ¡°Master, do you want something to drink?¡± ¡°Just prepare some snacks and drinks,¡± Xu Jingming instructed before sitting down in the courtyard. He then opened his personal interface and began checking. As for the robot butler, he prepared some snacks and drinks and stood silently in a corner, awaiting Xu Jingming¡¯s orders. After Xu Jingming opened the ¡®Primordial Research Institute¡¯ sub-panel¡ª Register a code name? The peripheral members are geniuses from all over the universe. They have to be careful and hide their identity.?Xu Jingming thought for a moment and registered the alias he had previously used: ¡°Wu Ming!¡± From then on¡­ Before bing a Rank 9 Origin lifeform, Xu Jingming¡¯s code name in the Primordial Research Institute would remain as ¡®Wu Ming.¡¯ Peripheral member list??Xu Jingming tapped it and found the names of 8,253 people. There are only about 8,000 peripheral members in the Primordial Research Institute??Xu Jingming found it excessively few. After all, the universe¡¯s human dominion was so vast. There were rules to the ranking of the list. ...... Xu Jingming was in the same group as seven other peripheral members. Xu Jingming tapped on it and realized that the seven of them lived on the same ind as him.?The seven of them are my neighbors? Every peripheral member can directly send messages to one another.?Xu Jingming looked at the list.?Official members¡­ I can only contact Senior Brother Moshen who took the initiative to add me. He couldn¡¯t contact the other official members. Primordial City??Xu Jingming read the introduction.?They specially built a ¡®Primordial City¡¯ virtual world to serve the peripheral members? The peripheral members couldmunicate in the Primordial City virtual world. To be recruited as a peripheral member means that they are peerless geniuses from all over the universe. Many of them will be Origin lifeforms in the future,?Xu Jingming thought.?Primordial City, where the peripheral members gather, has extraordinary significance. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t contact anyone, nor was he in a rush to head to the Primordial City virtual world! This is the research institute¡¯s database??Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up as he opened it. There was one human evolution legacy after another. Almost all the evolutionary legacies that humanity possessed were in its records. Paramount, Legendary, Lv. 10, and so on. The content of these legacies ranged from Lv. 1 to 9. They werepletely open and made public to all peripheral members! Xu Jingming was stunned and dazzled.?Although some legacies can be bought elsewhere, they are all rtively low-end content. As for Paramount legacies? I can¡¯te into contact with them at all. And in the Primordial Research Institute, all legacies from Lv. 1 to Lv. 9 are free of charge! There are even video lectures??Xu Jingming saw a massive number of videos. They were videos of teachers giving lectures throughout history. I can even possess big shots for free??Xu Jingming browsed.?I can possess many historical Lv. 10 experts and even cosmic legends for free without limit. There¡¯s also a massive amount of technological knowledge¡­ Xu Jingming browsed through everything. This was an unimaginable database! Be it for evolvers or great schrs, they would be excited. Only for personal research. Distribution is prohibited.?Xu Jingming saw this notification. As a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute, he could study this information to his heart¡¯s content. But distributing it? Under the virtual world¡¯s surveince, it was impossible to copy or record anything. That was unless he relied on his memory to copy it in reality, but it took a long time to copy the knowledge in a legacy. However, the value of knowledge from Lv. 1 to Lv. 9 was limited. How stupid was it to betray the Primordial Research Institute just for this? Evolutionary knowledge, technological knowledge, video lectures, possession of experts, and a lot of guidance on cultivation. There are also many books that share valuable experience.?Xu Jingming was delighted by this.?The Primordial Research Institute allows members to do research and self-study as much as they want. Xuan¡¯s Beam Transformation in its entirety was in the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s collection, but as a peripheral member, he could only read the early content. ¡­ After checking the database, he checked his personal resources. What he saw surprised him. As a peerless genius from a weak civilization, even though he had broadened his horizons in the past year, the ¡®resources¡¯ given to him by the Primordial Research Institute still made his heart tremble. First, the Primordial Battle Armor v2.0, developed by the dean of the Primordial Research Institute. It¡¯s only limited to peripheral disciples (core) of the Primordial Research Institute. It has multiple functions such as disguise, spatial teleportation, and protection. After wearing it, one will have basic destructive powerparable to a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform! It can withstand attacks from a peak Lv. 10 for 10 minutes without being damaged. Detailed functions will be provided after receiving the Primordial Battle Armor. ¡°Warning: The Primordial Battle Armor is to protect your life during implications. You are forbidden to use it to vite the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws! Don¡¯t expose your identity! The Primordial Battle Armor can¡¯t withstand cosmic aliens. The destructive force of cosmic alien races that dare to infiltrate the human dominion is beyond your imagination.¡± Chapter 356 - Legacy (2)

Chapter 356: Legacy (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°Second, a Primordial A2 spaceship. Specially developed for escaping. It can instantly teleport and escape an enemy¡¯s pursuit.¡± ¡°Reminder: After peripheral members die or be official members, the Primordial Battle Armor and spaceship will be recovered.¡± ¡°Third, evolutionary resources: Cosmic Wonder¡ªIce Flower Spirit Liquid. It¡¯s rmended that you consume one drop of Ice Flower Spirit Liquid every 3.3 years. You can obtain 30 drops of Ice Flower Spirit Liquid the first time! Every peripheral member can only obtain a maximum of 90 drops of Ice Flower Spirit Liquid in their lifetime.¡± ¡°Warning: Ice Flower Spirit Liquid is only for personal use! If you don¡¯t use it, you are only allowed to resell it to the Primordial Research Institute. A drop of Ice Flower Spirit Liquid is priced at 10 billion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°Fourth, loan limit: Your personal loan limit is 1 trillion cosmic dors (interest-free. After taking a loan, you have to return it in instations within 1,000 years) ¡°Five, number of legacies: Peripheral members can only receive one legacy.¡± Xu Jingming read the information. Every single one of them shocked him. Is this Primordial Battle Armor v2.0 that impressive??Xu Jingming was stunned when he saw the first line.?When wearing the battle armor, one will have destructive powerparable to a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform? Its life-preservation ability is even more exaggerated! It¡¯s just that it has to be kept a secret.?Xu Jingming thought to himself,?The Primordial Battle Armor is used to protect my life. It would be stupid to rely on it and act without any scruples. However, it was ultimately at the level of a Lv. 9 lifeform¡¯s destructive force, allowing an individual to surpass some weak basic civilizations! As a peripheral member (core) of the research institute, he was already qualified to have one? Primordial Battle Armor, spaceship, and evolutionary resources; I hope they get delivered soon!?Xu Jingming immediately submitted a delivery application. ¡°The resources will be delivered to Earth in seven days,¡± a notice appeared. It¡¯ll be delivered in seven days? The cosmic dominion is so vast; this delivery speed is already considered very fast,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. ...... In fact, such precious resources were delivered separately! As it wasn¡¯t an emergency delivery, it took seven days. If it was an emergency delivery that concerned his life, it would probably be delivered by the Primordial Research Institute in an hour. ¡­ The most important thing now is the legacy!?Xu Jingming got up and headed for the cultivation chamber. The cultivation chamber was quiterge, spanning more than a thousand square meters. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged in the middle. Peripheral members are only allowed one chance at a legacy. The next time will have to wait until I be an official member.?Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and opened his personal interface. Then, he tapped gently.?Begin the legacy! Buzz! Light descended from the cultivation chamber and enveloped him. Arge amount of knowledge began to pour into Xu Jingming¡¯s mind! The virtual worldwork had the ability to instill knowledge. For example, the tests on somes in the mysteriousnd forcefully transmitted memories. Primordial Star Conjecture¡ªLight Rays. Arge number of memories surged into Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. The knowledge ranging from Lv. 1 to Lv. 10 was too vast. With Xu Jingming¡¯s speed of eptance as a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, it took him more than an hour toplete the transmission. There was very little knowledge from Lv. 1 to Lv. 8, taking up less than one-thousandth of it. The rest were Lv. 9 and Lv. 10 knowledge. Although he had memorized Lv. 9 and Lv. 10 knowledge, it was like memorizing all the words in a scientific document. It was iprehensible¡ªlike reading Greek! No wonder Ambro and Xuan¡¯s educational levels are very high.?Xu Jingming thought to himself,?When I be an Origin lifeform, I have to study arge amount of scientific knowledge to assist in the evolutionary path. The requirements for education as a cosmic lifeform weren¡¯t high. This was because the key to cultivation at this stage was the physical body and mental strength! At the Origin lifeform stage, one mainly needed to control Cosmic Force. How could one unleash Cosmic Force more effectively? One had to have sufficient scientific knowledge. Huh??Xu Jingming felt his consciousness tremble.?This is Primordial Star? At this moment, Xu Jingming received memories of viewing the Primordial Star. Primordial Star was a celestial body that emitted endless light. It was massive and vast, and it was difficult to estimate its size. At the very least, in the information Xu Jingming received, its diameter was ¡®inestimable.¡¯ As Xu Jingming watched, he vaguely felt that it wasrger than all known celestial bodies! It was unimaginably huge. I¡¯ve personally experienced a neutron star, and I¡¯ve read up on ck holes. However, these celestial bodies are like grains of sandpared to the infinite whenpared to the Primordial Star! They¡¯re countless times inferior.?Xu Jingming kept receiving information from the Primordial Star. It was as if he was watching it with his own eyes. The more he watched, the more shocked he became. Gradually, his understanding of it deepened. It was a celestial body that surpassed everything¡ªthe greatest celestial body! Even one of the three supreme human legacies, ¡®Primordial Star Conjecture,¡¯ was only a conjecture based on observation. The dean of the Primordial Research Institute¡­ had been studying it for a long time. Light! Endless Light! Xu Jingming began to receive arge amount of information regarding the Primordial Star. He seemed to be watching the light of Origin with his own eyes and saw it in extreme detail. This was countless times vaster and moreplicated than the phenomena on the mysteriousnd¡¯s Number Seven. In fact, the information Xu Jingming had received about Primordial Starlight was what the dean of the Primordial Research Institute had observed over the years. At this moment, what was transmitted to him was mainly light. If Xu Jingming had gone there himself, his consciousness would¡¯ve copsed the moment he saw the. He wouldn¡¯t have been able to see such detailed information. Chapter 357 - Legacy (3)

Chapter 357: Legacy (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°Ah!¡± As time passed, Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness trembled even more¡ªthe information regarding the Primordial Star was too immense. After Xu Jingming received arge amount of information regarding the light from the Primordial Star, he finally couldn¡¯t take it anymore. The legacy ended. As long as one could absorb it, the dean of the Primordial Research Institute was willing to transmit all this information. Unfortunately, the amount a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform could receive was limited. After a moment, he finally recovered. It¡¯s such an incredible celestial body? A celestial body that transcends everything??Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare imagine that such a celestial body existed. The universe was vast and filled with infinite possibilities. The dean is amazing. Just the volume on Light Rays is enough to reach the Paramount realm. Moreover, the Light Rays volume contains much more insights than Xuan¡¯s,?Xu Jingming thought to himself, although he had only received content ranging from Lv. 1 to Lv. 10. Even so, he gained a rough understanding of the Paramount realm¡¯s content. He understood that Xuan¡¯s path was to reach the speed of light. This was only a branch of the Light Rays volume. And the Light Rays volume was only one of the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s nine core volumes! From this, it was obvious how deep the dean¡¯s foundation was. It was no wonder he was known as one of the three strongest Paramount realms in human history. The information I received from the legacy is enough for me to cultivate to Lv. 9 or even Lv. 10,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?When I be an official member, I can receive the legacy again. I¡¯ll definitely be able to see much more information about the Primordial Star in the future. ...... At this moment, he also understood that the text content in the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays volume was only a guide. The most important thing was the information gained from watching the Primordial Star. Before cultivating for the first time, I¡¯ll take a look at my current strength,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?The peripheral members of the Primordial Research Institute also have the special privilege of applying for a detailed evaluation of their mental strength. Mental strength was something intangible, and ordinary cosmic citizens had never heard of it being capable of appraisal. Only by bing a peripheral member of the institute could one have this privilege! One could apply every 330 days! Let¡¯s begin.?Xu Jingming applied for a mental strength appraisal. At the same time, he deliberately released his psychic force and charged at the cultivation room wall. Buzz! An invisible force enveloped the cultivation chamber and began to analyze his mental strength in detail. About three minutester. ¡°Mental Strength Index: 35.¡± The appraisal content appeared in front of him. ¡°35. Is that high or low?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Hello, Xu Jingming.¡± A gentle voice echoed in the cultivation chamber. ¡°The minimum mental strength index to be a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform is 10. And to be a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, the minimum mental strength index is 100. ¡°Your physical control has reached the requirements for Lv. 8, but there¡¯s a huge gap between your mind and Lv. 8. ¡°Many cosmic lifeforms get stuck at a bottleneck because their minds are too weak. ¡°Suggestion: Put asidebat cultivation for the time being and focus on mental cultivation. The key to bing an Origin lifeform lies in mental strength.¡± ¡°The threshold for reaching Lv. 8 is 100. What about Lv. 9?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°To be a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform, one needs to use their minds to stir Cosmic Force. The requirements are very high, and one needs a mental strength index of 10,000! This is also the reason why many Lv. 8s can never break through.¡± ¡°A mental strength index of 10,000?¡± Xu Jingming felt the gap. ¡°There¡¯s a mental cultivation method in the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays volume. At your age and growth speed, I believe you have a chance of exceeding 10,000 in 500 years. The premise is that you have to focus on the mind.¡± A gentle voice echoed in the cultivation chamber. ¡°Let¡¯s test my actualbat.¡± Xu Jingming got up and waved his hand. He held a spear and began demonstrating his spearmanship. Momentster, the virtual worldwork¡¯s appraisal appeared. ¡°Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 7 82%), Combat Bonus: 3,900%.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the data. Studying theary river, spacetime prism, fiery ck feather, and the Primordial Star on Number Seven had indeed transformed him. I am indeed aplished enough in actualbat to reach Lv. 8. As long as I cultivate the Light Rays volume, I can probably easily exceed 40¡Á,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?The Primordial Research Institute¡¯s auxiliary AI is right. To reach Lv. 8, I have to spend more effort on the mind. Xu Jingming put away his spear and sat cross-legged to calm down.?I¡¯ll begin my first cultivation. He was filled with anticipation as he began his first official cultivation of the Light Rays volume. ¡­ Xu Jingming immersed himself in cultivation, and two days passed in the blink of an eye. In the Hunter Cosmic Sector, the strongest Frost Song Civilization in the Frost Star Alliance. Urgh. A handsome young man stretched and woke up from his sleep. He looked at the privateke that was more than 100 kilometers in diameter in front of him, where aquatic monsters were swimming. ¡°Your Highness.¡± An attendant appeared out of thin air. ¡°Prepare some food for me,¡± the young man instructed. ¡°Yes, Your Highness.¡± The attendant immediately disappeared. Thousands of kilometers away, in a huge castle, chefs began cooking. ¡°Other than going on the virtual world¡¯s Inte every day, the Third Prince spends his time having fun with his friends. His Majesty had personally traveled here to berate him. His Highness managed to appease His Majesty, but after His Majesty left, His Highness went back to having fun with his friends.¡± ¡°I was silly to choose toe and teach His Highness back then. I never expected him to be sozy. In another 130 years, I¡¯ll return to the family when my time is up.¡± ¡°Although following His Highness doesn¡¯t seem promising, it¡¯s rxing.¡± The attendants chatted. They were also second only to His Highness on the. These attendants were actually Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms who were in charge of the Third Prince¡¯s education. However, the Third Prince ignored them. What a disgrace.?The third prince looked at the monsters swimming in theke and thought to himself,?It has been 892 years since I was recruited into the Primordial Research Institute. I¡¯m already 1,001 years old this year! I¡¯m actually not an Origin lifeform at this age. I¡¯m really the shame of the Primordial Research Institute! Those who cultivated the ¡®Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯ legacy could generally be an Origin lifeform under 1,000 years of age. The third prince of the Frost Song Civilization was known for his indolence and merry-making for centuries¡ªeven the people around him believed so. However, nobody knew that this was just an act of the Third Prince. Almost every peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute needed to hide their strength and protect themselves when they were weak. Huh??When the Third Prince tapped open a projection and contacted his friends, he suddenly discovered that the list of seven people on the ind had be eight. ¡°There¡¯s a new neighbor on our ind? His name is¡­ Wu Ming?¡± Our Hunter Cosmic Sector has another good brother joining the Primordial Research Institute??The Third Prince was rather excited.?I¡¯m 1,001 years old, and I¡¯m the eldest of the eight. I have to contact my younger siblings and hold a banquet to wee our youngest brother! Chapter 358 - Gathering of Eight (1)

Chapter 358: Gathering of Eight (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

In the cultivation chamber, Xu Jingming was focused on cultivating the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays. He had switched off all forms ofmunications, and only his family, Liu Hai, Director Zhou, and a few others could contact him. This also prevented the Third Prince from temporarily contacting Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming held his dual shields as his entire body turned into lightning that mmed in all directions with terrifying might. His shield technique rapidly transformed. Then, he tried sabers, swords, and staffs. At Xu Jingming¡¯s level, weapons were only an extension of his body, so it was very easy to cultivate them to a very high level. As expected of one of the entire cosmic human race¡¯s three strongest legacies.?Xu Jingming practiced for three days before finally stopping. He was filled with joy. He could sense the transformation in his body, and his understanding of weapons had undergone a breakthrough. Xu Jingming opened his personalbat strength interface and saw that there was indeed a qualitative change. Beam Transformation Spear Technique (Lv. 7 93%), Astral Spear Technique (Lv. 7 91%), Shield Technique (Lv. 7 90%), Sword Technique (Lv. 7 87%), Saber Technique (Lv. 7 85%), Staff Technique (Lv. 7 90%), Footwork (Lv. 7 95%), Combat Bonus: 4300% Xu Jingming was quite satisfied when he saw this data. It was already an amazing oue to have his actualbat bonus increase from 39¡Á to 43¡Á with his first cultivation of the Light Rays volume. In the early stages of cultivation, it might only take a few years to go from 5¡Á to 10¡Á in actualbat bonus. But in theter stages, it might take hundreds of years for one¡¯s actualbat bonus to go from 40¡Á to 45¡Á! People might even be stuck at a certain limit and never be able to improve further. This was because the further one went, the closer one was to their limits! In actualbat, I¡¯m not bad even among Lv. 8 experts, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?The auxiliary AI is right; I have to put more effort into my mind. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and began cultivating the mental tempering method recorded in the legacy¡ªLight Rays¡¯ Visualization. ...... The Light Rays¡¯ Visualization visualizes the Primordial Star! The volume focuses on light raysing from it.?Xu Jingming recalled.?I previously received some information about the Primordial Star and reached the limits of my mind and consciousness. It¡¯s not easy to visualize it in my mind¡­ When epting the legacy, it was forcefully imprinted in one¡¯s memory. There were no demands onprehension. Now, it was much harder to visualize. The Light Rays¡¯ Visualization was divided into 12 levels. In the beginning, one only needed to visualize a fuzzy form of the Primordial Star. The further one went, the clearer the Primordial Star one had to visualize! The information contained became greater and greater, and the pressure on the mind and consciousness increased. The first six levels were the basics. Only by reaching the seventh level could one¡¯s psychic force have a chance of stirring Cosmic Force and bing an Origin lifeform. One had to reach the ninth level to reach the threshold of a Lv. 10 expert¡¯s mind. If one¡¯s mind wasn¡¯t good enough, they wouldn¡¯t be able to reach Lv. 10 no matter how in-depth their knowledge was. Only by reaching the 11th level would one have a chance of bing a cosmic legend. Only by reaching the 12th level could one meet the minimum requirements for the mind needed of a Paramount realm. When Xu Jingming received the legacy, the information he received regarding the Primordial Star was limited! With so much information¡­ he could at most cultivate his visualization to the ninth level! As for beyond that? Hecked information and couldn¡¯t visualize! He could only wait to be an official member and ept the legacy again to obtain more information about the Primordial Star. Primordial Star!?Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength was doing its best to copy and outline the Primordial Star. A blurry consciousness appeared in his mind, illuminating everything and tempering his mind and consciousness. At this moment, he felt warmth in his heart¡ªthere was no pressure. About an hourter. Second level of visualization.?Xu Jingming continued sketching the Primordial Star. This time, he began to outline beams of light in detail. As more and more light rays appeared, the image of the entire Primordial Star became clearer, but it also became hotter. It began to burn Xu Jingming, and all kinds of negative emotions appeared in his heart. Uneasiness, pain, fear, despair, coldness¡­ I felt rxed andfortable when the pressure was low. When I¡¯m at the second level of visualization and the pressure increases, all kinds of negative emotions arise in the mind. ording to the description of the visualization method, this is because the mind isn¡¯t pure enough! No matter how much pressure I face, I have to remain calm and indifferent, Xu Jingming pumped himself. He endured it silently for two days before stopping. The moment he stopped, he felt extremely rxed. I can sense that my mental strength has be stronger.?Xu Jingming was very surprised. Mental strength was intangible, and it was very difficult to sense a slight improvement. The fact that he felt it so strongly meant that the improvement was significant. The Primordial Star is really mysterious and unfathomable. ording to the legacy¡¯s description, one¡¯s consciousness will copse and die if they view the Primordial Star with their own eyes without reaching the 12th level of visualization! Visualizing the fuzzy form of the Primordial Star can temper one¡¯s mind and consciousness. It¡¯s helpful! Xu Jingming stayed in the cultivation chamber for five days and gained a basic understanding of Light Rays¡¯ benefits. He also became more confident about his future. This was one of the three paramount human legacies, allowing his evolutionary path to be much smoother. Perhaps I can really be an Origin lifeform in 500 years, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?The greatest obstacle for me to be an Origin lifeform¡­ is mental strength. As for his physical body? Now that he had reached a 43¡Á actualbat bonus, he was likely able to meet the requirements with some serious training in the future. Conversely, the mind took a lot of effort. Huh??Xu Jingming checked the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s database. ording to the descriptions, in order to boost the mental strength of human evolvers and produce more Origin lifeforms, the Cosmic Human Alliance built a special virtual world¡ªDemon Vanquishing World! Chapter 359 - Gathering of Eight (2)

Chapter 359: Gathering of Eight (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Demon Vanquishing World??Xu Jingming checked the information. ¡­ After cultivating for five days, Xu Jingming finally walked out of the cultivation chamber and allowedmunications. Immediately, messages came streaming in. Why are so many people contacting me??Xu Jingming checked his contact list. There were messages from his master¡ªDai Tongda¡ªand his junior sister Dai Xiaoqing, as well as from Wang Yi, Yang Qingshuo, Liu Chongyuan, Heng Fang, and other friends. Sister Xiaoqing is holding a wedding in the virtual world on May 1? She¡¯s inviting me??Xu Jingming smiled.?My junior sister is finally getting married? Xu Jingming read the messages. Ever since I entered Number Seven and did my best toprehend the opportunities on Number Seven, I¡¯ve switched off allmunications. Only a few people have the privilege to contact me. In the blink of an eye, months have passed. No wonder there are so many messages.?Xu Jingming kept reading. For example, although his master, Liu Hai, had the right to contact him, his master knew that Xu Jingming was heading to the mysteriousnd. He didn¡¯t disturb Xu Jingming unless something important happened before the 330-day deadline. Huh??Xu Jingming scanned through therge number of messages and finally discovered seven messages¡ªthey were all from peripheral members of the Primordial Research Institute. The other seven peripheral members on the ind have all left messages for me??Xu Jingming read the content and took the initiative to contact one of them. Buzz! Soon, an illusory figure appeared in front of him¡ªit was the Third Prince. However, his appearance was different from reality. He was clearly more muscr in the virtual world and had a rougher face. ...... ¡°Brother Wu Ming, I¡¯m Gu Shan,¡± the stocky third prince said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ve been trying to contact you for three days, and I¡¯ve finally met you in person today.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been cultivating. Sorry about that,¡± Xu Jingming said politely. ¡°Everyone will cultivate diligently after receiving the legacy,¡± Gu Shan said with a smile. ¡°There are eight peripheral members of the Hunter Cosmic Sector who cultivate the Primordial Star Conjecture. Including you, there are now eight of us. A get-together is in order for the eight of us. When are you free?¡± ¡°Anytime,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. He was still very free now. After the mysteriousnd came to an end, he had gone through the initial cultivation of the legacy. He needed to n for his future. Of course, he had to make a trip to Blood Rain World. His master¡ªLiu Hai¡ªand the others were rooted in Blood Rain World, so he had to wrap things up before he left permanently. ¡°Then, let¡¯s gather in Primordial City today,¡± Gu Shan said. He suddenly asked, ¡°You haven¡¯t received the Primordial Battle Armor, right?¡± ¡°Not yet,¡± Xu Jingming admitted. ¡°Don¡¯tmunicate with others for the time being,¡± Gu Shan advised with a smile. ¡°Is there danger?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. So what if hemunicated? He had never exposed his true identity. ¡°It¡¯s not dangerous,¡± Gu Shan exined. ¡°Primordial City serves all the peripheral members of the Primordial Research Institute. Everyonees from different cosmic sectors! By using the Primordial Battle Armor, one¡¯s consciousness can enter the virtual world andmunicate with any cosmic sector without anyg. But you¡­¡± ¡°I get it. There¡¯s an exaggeratedg in mymunication with people from other cosmic sectors.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. For example, it might take a long time for him to see the other party¡¯s mouth move and speak. It took a long time for the other party to see and hear him. ¡°I can enter the virtual world with the Primordial Battle Armor?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. There was such a function. ¡°Anywhere, anytime,¡± Gu Shan said with a smile. ¡°Then, let¡¯s meet in Primordial City. I¡¯ll send you the details of the meeting ce.¡± ¡­ Only those on a permitted list could enter the Primordial City virtual world. Xu Jingming naturally had the right to enter. Whoosh. He appeared in the sky and looked down at a city. Primordial City was a floating city that was bustling with activity. Endless mist emanated outside the city. Whoosh. Xu Jingmingnded on the street and looked at the buildings with different styles. There were also some service staff. When the service staff saw Xu Jingming, they walked over to chat with him¡­ However, Xu Jingming kept walking forward. This was because when these service staff members spoke, they saw that Xu Jingming was a projection that had a dyedg. Xu Jingming was already several kilometers away, so they naturally couldn¡¯t hear him. Theg is terrible. Communication with anyone not in the same cosmic sector is too troublesome.?Xu Jingming quickly found the agreed location of the gathering¡ªthe top floor of an oval building. The entire top floor was reserved. Five people had already arrived and were chatting. ¡°I screwed up big time.¡± A childy on the sofa and said helplessly, ¡°How could I have thought that a little girl would be a terrifying demon? When I refined the demon, I was caught off-guard and failed, injuring my mind and consciousness. I¡¯m not allowed to enter the Demon Vanquishing World for at least five years.¡± ¡°Redeye, you¡¯ve been in the Demon Vanquishing World for 600 years, right? You¡¯ve changed ounts more than ten times, right? Even with your experience, you still suffered so much?¡± Gu Shan teased with a smile. The child wore an exasperated look. ¡°Just keep rubbing it in.¡± ¡°We have to be careful in the Demon Vanquishing World. We have to act within our means,¡± a beautiful silver-haired woman said with a smile. ¡°If the information is wrong and we fail to subdue the demons, we will end up injuring our minds and consciousness. It will be a loss.¡± ¡°There are pros and cons. Refining demons is also a form of mental tempering. How can we be negligent? Senior Brother Redeye, you were careless,¡± a ck-robed woman remarked coldly. Chapter 360 - Gathering of Eight (3)

Chapter 360: Gathering of Eight (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°I know. It¡¯s toote for regrets!¡± the child said helplessly as hey there. At this moment, the door opened. Three figures walked in one after another. ¡°The three of you came together?¡± Gu Shan immediately got up. ¡°Our youngest brother is here!¡± The child immediately got up and spoke enthusiastically. Xu Jingming looked at the other seven people present. ¡°Let me do the introductions.¡± Gu Shan smiled and said, ¡°This is Junior Brother Wu Ming; he¡¯s also the eighth peripheral member of our Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s ¡®Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯ legacy. He¡¯s also the youngest¡ªjust 31 this year.¡± ¡°Greetings, Senior Brothers, Senior Sisters,¡± Xu Jingming immediately greeted everyone politely. The members of the Primordial Research Institute addressed each other as fellow disciples. Only when they addressed teachers would they address the other party as sir or madam. ¡°Of the eight of us, I¡¯m the oldest. My name is Gu Shan, and I¡¯m 1,001 years old this year.¡± Gu Shanughed. ¡°I¡¯m really ashamed that I haven¡¯t be an Origin lifeform despite being more than 1,000 years old.¡± Xu Jingming knew that most people of the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage broke through and became an Origin lifeform in a thousand years. ¡°This is your Senior Sister Moyu.¡± Gu Shan pointed at the beautiful silver-haired woman. The silver-haired beauty smiled. Her smile warmed his heart, and he couldn¡¯t help but have a good impression of her. ¡°Hello, Senior Sister Moyu,¡± Xu Jingming greeted. ¡°I¡¯m 823 this year, and I haven¡¯t be an Origin lifeform either,¡± Moyu said with a smile. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming, you¡¯re only 31 this year. How young.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and didn¡¯t say anything. In fact, he would be 32 in less than a month. ¡°This is Third Brother, Redeye.¡± Gu Shan pointed at the child. ¡°A 719-year-old old man, constantly taking the guise of a child.¡± ¡°What do you not understand about disguises?¡± Redeye immediately retorted. ¡°Every peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute has to hide their true identity. I¡¯m following the requirements of the institute. Get it?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to be in the form of a child for centuries, right?¡± Gu Shan curled his lips. ¡°It¡¯s up to me.¡± Redeye looked at Xu Jingming and promised, ¡°Brother Wu Ming, feel free to ask me if you need any help.¡± ¡°This is Fourth Sister, Monina,¡± Gu Shan introduced. Monina had jade-green eyes, and her ice-cold face revealed a smile as she nodded at Xu Jingming. ¡°Senior Brother Redeye, Senior Sister Monina,¡± Xu Jingming said. By age, these seven senior brothers and sisters were: Gu Shan, Moyu, Redeye, Monina, Azurescale, Metal Feather, and Kabuya. All my senior brothers and sisters have reached Lv. 8, and most of them are at the limit of Lv. 8, Xu Jingming thought. Even if these senior brothers and sisters didn¡¯t deliberately release their auras, Xu Jingming could still vaguely determine them. For example, the sixth oldest Metal Feather¡ªan ordinary-looking youth¡ªwas already at the limit of Lv. 8 at the age of 203. ¡°We are all peripheral members of the Primordial Research Institute and cultivate the Primordial Star Conjecture legacy,¡± Gu Shan said with a smile. ¡°There are only eight people in the entire Hunter Cosmic Sector who share such a fate.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very rare for us to get together in the vast cosmic sector! Come, let us raise our sses and wee Junior Brother Wu Ming,¡± Gu Shan said. Immediately, everyone got up. Some of them had extraordinary backgrounds that weren¡¯t inferior to Tejano. Some were princes of intermediate cosmic civilizations, some were descendants of ancient cosmic families, and some were peerless geniuses from ordinarys¡­ But at this moment, the seven of them sincerely weed Xu Jingming! This was because everyone knew very well that they had to work together for the long, foreseeable future. ¡°Thank you, Seniors.¡± Xu Jingming got up and raised his ss. ¡°Cheers.¡± Gu Shan smiled. ¡°Cheers.¡± The eight of them finished the wine in their sses. Chapter 361 - Primordial Battle Armor (1)

Chapter 361: Primordial Battle Armor (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

The eight peerless geniuses who cultivated ¡®Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯ in the Hunter Cosmic Sector mainly talked about evolution during their gathering. ¡°Senior Brother Gu Shan, is it really that difficult to increase one¡¯s mental strength?¡± Kabuya asked. ¡°I¡¯m 155 years old, but my mental strength index has exceeded 5,000.¡± ¡°In the early stages of cultivation, there are all kinds of weak areas in your mind that allow you to improve by leaps and bounds.¡± Gu Shan sat there and smiled. ¡°But the further you go, as your mind bes closer to perfection, it bes harder to improve. When I was 500 years old, my mental strength index was already 9123. This year, my mental strength index only reached 9985. It only increased by this much in 500 years.¡± ¡°It does get slower.¡± Moyu nodded. ¡°After I broke through 9,000, my improvement became slower and slower.¡± ¡°Brother Gu Shan.¡± Redeye asked, ¡°Although it¡¯s said that you can only break through when your mental strength index reaches 10,000, with your mental strength index being 9985, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem if you¡¯re just a little short, right?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve tried breaking through in the virtual world,¡± Gu Shan exined. ¡°Although I can barely stir up Cosmic Force, when I mobilize Cosmic Force and turn my body into energy¡­ I found myself unable to control it perfectly. My body copsed and was destroyed.¡± Xu Jingming listened. If one failed to break through in the virtual world, it was natural that one didn¡¯t dare to try it in reality. ¡°You have to try at least ten times in the virtual world, and you have to break through perfectly every time before you can attempt a breakthrough in reality.¡± Monina said seriously, ¡°Once you fail in reality, that¡¯s the end of you.¡± They were all peerless geniuses who had hidden their edge for years. It would be a pity if they failed and died because of their ¡®carelessness¡¯ during the final breakthrough. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± Kabuya spoke. ¡°Of the eight of us, you¡¯re seventh in terms of age, and Wu Ming is eighth. Why are you calling him ¡®Junior Brother Wu Ming?¡¯¡± Redeye teased. ¡°Everyone called me ¡®Junior Sister¡¯ previously. What¡¯s wrong with me calling him ¡®Junior Brother?¡¯ He¡¯s indeed younger than me.¡± Kabuya looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Junior Brother, you don¡¯t mind, right?¡± ¡°Not at all. All of you are older than me,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile. Kabuya said, ¡°Junior Brother, the other seven of us spend most of our time in the Demon Vanquishing World. This is a virtual world that¡¯s most helpful to one¡¯s mental strength. Make sure to quickly head over to the Demon Vanquishing World. I can rmend you to the Demon Vanquishing Sect that I¡¯m from.¡± ¡°It¡¯s true that you have to enter early.¡± The ordinary-looking Senior Brother Metal Feather nodded. ¡°Mental strength is the greatest obstacle stopping us from bing Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms. I can also rmend you to my sect.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve established a sect in the Demon Vanquishing World after being there for centuries,¡± he said. ¡°I can recruit you directly.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve established 12 sects,¡± Moyu said with a smile. ¡°I can also recruit you. I definitely won¡¯t mistreat you.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. These seniors had been in the Demon Vanquishing World for so long, especially his eldest senior brother and sister. Their achievements were very high, and they were almost at Lv. 9. ¡°I suffered a setback in Demon Vanquishing World,¡± Redeye said. ¡°I need to recuperate for at least five years! If you want to enter¡­ let me know before you do. I¡¯ll need your help with something.¡± ¡°You need my help?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Redeye said, ¡°I¡¯ll have a private chat with you when you n on entering.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I need to deal with some other matters. It might take me some time, but I¡¯ll definitely make a trip to Demon Vanquishing World in half a year.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll talk then.¡± Redeye raised his ss. Xu Jingming also raised his ss. He wasn¡¯t sure if he could stay in the Demon Vanquishing World for long. He wanted to give it a try and experience it to see how effective the Demon Vanquishing World was in improving his mind! If the effects were average, he could try other methods. ¡°The Demon Vanquishing World is vast and boundless; you might not be able to travel from one ce to another in your entire life. You can only choose your birthce when setting up an ount,¡± Monina said with a smile. ¡°Since Redeye needs your help, you have to rip him off. He¡¯s the richest among us!¡± Redeye red. With his identity in reality, it didn¡¯t matter if he hid his identity as a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute! He was only going with the flow. After all, the other peripheral members hid their identities, so he naturally hid his as well. However, he was used to splurging when it came to daily expenses. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Junior Brother.¡± Redeye looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I won¡¯t rip you off.¡± ¡°Senior Brother, you¡¯re wee.¡± Xu Jingming was also a little curious about what Redeye needed help with, but he was clearly unwilling to say it publicly. ****** Earth. Li Miaomiao coaxed her daughter to take an afternoon nap. Zzz¡­ When her chubby daughter was finally fast asleep, Li Miaomiao quietly got up and walked out of the room. She walked alone at home and quickly arrived in front of the virtual chamber. The door to the virtual chamber remained closed. Jingming came out once on our daughter¡¯s birthday and hasn¡¯t gone offline since. It¡¯s been a few months. ording to what we agreed on, the exploration period for the mysteriousnd is 330 days. Today is thest day, so Jingming should being offline today,?Li Miaomiao thought. She didn¡¯t know that Xu Jingming had been focusing on cultivation after being recruited by the Primordial Research Institute and receiving his first legacy. The moment he stopped cultivating, he had gone to meet up with his seven senior brothers and sisters. Li Miaomiao walked to the living room and sat on the sofa alone. She tapped open the projection and watched many virtual livestreams on Earth discuss Xu Jingming. As the undisputed number one expert on Earth, many livestreams often talked about Xu Jingming. Chapter 362 - Primordial Battle Armor (2)

Chapter 362: Primordial Battle Armor (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

For example, he waspared to some of the emerging geniuses on Earth. Theypared in terms of talent, achievements in his youth, and spearmanship, These people are just trying to rub off his glory!?Li Miaomiao watched and secretly felt vexed.?They¡¯re far inferior to Jingming. After watching one livestream video after another about Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao finally turned off the projection. Ever since Jingming became a cosmic lifeform, the time he spent in the virtual chamber has increased. He only goes offline once every few months. Perhaps he will only go offline once every few years in the future??Li Miaomiao thought to herself.?I can sense the immense pressure on him. He doesn¡¯t dare to rx for a moment, and he¡¯s trying his best to seize the opportunity in the mysteriousnd. I also want to help him, but all I can do is take care of our daughter and not let him worry about the family. I can¡¯t help with anything else, Li Miaomiao thought. Suddenly, a voice sounded from upstairs. Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes lit up as she stood up and went upstairs to the virtual chamber in a few steps. The door to the virtual chamber opened, and Xu Jingming walked out. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao was thrilled. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming walked out and hugged his wife. ¡°How was the exploration of the mysteriousnd?¡± Li Miaomiao asked softly. ¡°My performance was average, I guess.¡± Xu Jingming hugged his wife. He couldn¡¯t tell anyone about the mysteriousnd¡¯s performance, including his rtives! He didn¡¯t know if Earth¡¯s security monitoring system and the ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison monitoring system in the sr system were monitoring his every word and action. Therefore, he had to be careful. Counting on his luck might bring about a cmity. Miaomiao.?Xu Jingming could only say to himself,?Although I can¡¯t tell you personally, I¡¯m very satisfied with my performance! I¡¯ve sessfully joined the Primordial Research Institute. I believe that I will be an Origin lifeform in the near future! Earth¡­ will also give birth to a native Origin lifeform. ¡­ It was rare for Xu Jingming to give himself a day off. He apanied his parents, elders, wife, and daughter. Of course, it was also because the resources from the Primordial Research Institute were about to arrive, and he needed to receive them personally. Xu Jingming sat in a pavilion and smiled as he watched Li Miaomiao and his daughter y ser in the distance. Although his daughter was young, her physique wasparable to that of a ten-year-old child before the evolutionary method was made universal. After bing a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute, my ess has increased greatly, allowing me to find out a lot of information about the ck Moon civilization.?Xu Jingming found a lot of information in the research institute¡¯s database, and much of it was unknown to the outside world.?The ck Moon civilization has two Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms and 925 Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms, and this is only in terms of evolvers. Those two Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms¡­ are also members of the 17 top factions in the universe. In fact, every Origin lifeform would join the 17 top factions. Technology is what the ck Moon civilization is best at. The civilization is conducive for academia. There are a total of 12 people whose educational level exceeds Lv. 90. There are 109 legions in the ck Moon civilization, and every legion is allocated to an intermediate cosmic civilization. This is only the regr army. In wartime, they can continue expanding their army on arge scale! Xu Jingming sighed to himself.?In the past two million years, the ck Moon civilization has produced a schr with an educational background exceeding Lv. 100, as well as 327 Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms. Over generations of outstanding figures and trillions of cosmic citizens, the ck Moon civilization has flourished. Even a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform can¡¯t fight the ck Moon civilization head-on.?Xu Jingming understood this. Suddenly, a handsome youth appeared out of thin air in the courtyard and smiled at him. Xu Jingming was also a little surprised. With his strength, how could someone appear in front of him out of thin air? Void Travel? ¡°Xu Jingming.¡± The handsome youth smiled at him. ¡°I¡¯m under orders to deliver you the resources from the Primordial Research Institute. Don¡¯t worry; nobody on Earth can spy on us. They will only see fabricated scenes.¡± ¡°How should I address you, Senior Brother?¡± Xu Jingming got up to wee him. ¡°You can call me Mr. Luo.¡± The handsome youth extended his hand, and a drop of red liquid flew out to Xu Jingming. ¡°This is the 2.0 version of the Primordial Battle Armor developed by the dean. It¡¯s also the most important resource this time.¡± Xu Jingming reached out to receive it. The red liquidnded in his palm, and it silently fused into his skin. ¡°The Primordial Battle Armor can be fused into the skin and has a disguising effect,¡± the handsome youth introduced. ¡°It can change one¡¯s height and appearance, disguise itself as other battle armor, and even disguise one¡¯s life force.¡± ¡°Disguise life force?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°For example, if you be a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, you can still disguise yourself as a Lv. 7,¡± the handsome youth rified. ¡°You can also rely on it to connect your consciousness to the virtual worldwork. At the same time, you can travel through space and protect yourself. Moreover, it has excellent AI capabilities. It can take over the entire Earth¡¯s AI system in 0.001 seconds.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned.?That exaggerated? ¡°You can slowly unearth its effects,¡± the handsome youth said. ¡°After you be an official member or die, our Primordial Research Institute will take back the Primordial Battle Armor.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°This is the second resource¡ªPrimordial A2 spaceship.¡± The handsome youth waved his hand, and a streamlined spaceship appeared out of thin air. It slowlynded beside Xu Jingming¡¯s original X3 spaceship, and the X3 spaceship disappeared into thin air. Chapter 363 - Primordial Battle Armor (3)

Chapter 363: Primordial Battle Armor (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°Your own X3 spaceship is stored in the hull of the Primordial A2 spaceship.¡± ¡°This Primordial spaceship is mainly for fleeing, and it¡¯s also good at disguise. It¡¯s now disguised as your previous X3 spaceship.¡± The handsome youth flipped his hand and handed a bottle of liquid that emitted an ice-blue glow to Xu Jingming. ¡°This is the third resource. There are a total of 30 drops of the cosmic wonder, Ice Flower Spirit Liquid. You can only consume one drop every 3.3 years.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming received it as well. ¡°The resource transfer isplete; my mission isplete. Goodbye!¡± The handsome youth smiled and disappeared into thin air. Xu Jingming watched this scene. ¡­ In the courtyard, Xu Jingming was drinking tea. His wife, Li Miaomiao, had personally brewed it. As he drank tea, he studied the various functions of the Primordial Battle Armor. ¡°Master, Earth¡¯s security system AI and the ck Moon civilization¡¯s cosmic mothership AI are all under surveince. They can be taken over at any time.¡±?The Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI voice sounded in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind.?¡°As Master¡¯s residence is heavily guarded, Earth¡¯s security system and the ck Moon civilization can only monitor the courtyard and not the interior.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. This residence was built by Earth at great costs after all; they had tried their best to protect one¡¯s privacy. ¡°The AI of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s cosmic mothership can monitor my courtyard at any time?¡±?Xu Jingming asked. ¡°97.3% of Earth is under the surveince of the ck Moon civilization,¡±?the armor¡¯s AI said.?¡°But from now on, they can only see the ¡®safe scenes¡¯ we set up for your residence, Master. None of your family¡¯s privacy will be exposed.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?¡°Is there a power that can control you and take over you?¡± ¡°Impossible.¡±?The Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI replied,?¡°Including the alien races in the universe, they can destroy me, but it¡¯s impossible for them to control me. This is because I am in sync with the Primordial Research Institute at all times. Once I¡¯m damaged, the Primordial Research Institute will be the first to know.¡± Xu Jingming understood. ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry. The entire sr system is now under my control,¡±?the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI replied.?¡°No external faction can escape my detection.¡± Xu Jingming believed in the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s technology. This Primordial Battle Armor is ridiculously high-tech.?Xu Jingming put down the teacup and extended his right hand.?As long as I¡¯m willing, I can wipe out the ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison in the sr system with a single p! The entire sr system kept no secrets from him. The ck Moon Civilization¡¯s garrison could be wiped out with a flip of his hand. This is the strength of an individual that stands above a basic civilization??Xu Jingming was a little shocked. This was only the basic destructive power of a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. The more this is the case, the more I must exhibit self-control.?Xu Jingming picked up the teapot and poured himself another cup of tea.?If I¡¯m too unrestrained and expose myself, I¡¯ll attract cosmic aliens! Even the Primordial Battle Armor can¡¯t protect me. The more destructive power he possessed, the more he needed self-control. It was obvious that he still had such self-control after being tested by the sevens in the mysteriousnd. After finishing his tea, he leisurely walked back into the house. In the cultivation chamber of his residence. I can only consume one drop of the cosmic wonder, Ice Flower Spirit Liquid, every three years or so.?Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and looked at the bottle in front of him. He then gently unscrewed the stopper, seeped a wisp of Cosmic Force into the bottle, and wrapped it around one drop. This drop of Ice Flower Spirit Liquid suffused an icy-blue glow. Just by looking at it with the naked eye, every cell in his body yearned to absorb this drop. This was an instinct. Let¡¯s do this.?Xu Jingming opened his mouth, and the drop of Ice Flower Spirit Liquid wrapped in Cosmic Force flew into his mouth. The Ice Flower Spirit Liquidpletely melted in his mouth and fused into his body. Invisible energy nourished every cell in his body, including his muscles, bones, and brain. Xu Jingming immediately sensed the strange changes in his entire body. Chapter 364 - Blood Rain World Shakeup (1)

Chapter 364: Blood Rain World Shakeup (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

After his brain was nourished by the mysterious power, his mental strength became a little stronger, and his thought processes became much faster. His control over every cell in his body also strengthened! Aplete transformation. Xu Jingming picked up a spear in the cultivation chamber and tried practicing his spearmanship. His mind and consciousnesspletely enveloped the entire cultivation chamber, and even a speck of dust was within his observations. The transmission of the power contained in the spear felt even clearer. My senses are much sharper, and my spearmanship is significantly closer to perfection. Although I didn¡¯t get it appraised in the virtual world, I¡¯m certain that¡­ my actualbat bonus has definitely increased after consuming the Ice Flower Spirit Liquid,?Xu Jingming guessed. ording to the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s description, the Ice Flower Spirit Liquid is a cosmic wonder! It¡¯s the best cosmic wonder that can assist cosmic lifeforms in evolution. After consuming it, it can improve the entire human body and mind. It can greatly increase the efficiency of cultivation and acquiring scientific knowledge. Xu Jingming held the spear and practiced the content pertaining to weapons in Light Rays. After consuming the Ice Flower Spirit Liquid, he was in better shape, and he gained new insights into Light Rays. He first practiced his spearmanship for more than three hours before beginning his visualization practice. The visualization effects are much better.?Xu Jingming was pleasantly surprised to discover that he could draw a more detailed outline of the Primordial Star in his mind.?It won¡¯t take long before I break through to the third level of visualization. ¡°The efficiency of evolution has indeed increased greatly.¡± Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. It¡¯s no wonder peripheral members of the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage can typically be Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms in a thousand years. Other than being extremely talented and having the best legacy, this Ice Flower Spirit Liquid is also key. The research institute only supplies a maximum of 90 drops,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Every drop¡¯s effect canst about 3.3 years. Then, 90 drops¡­ grant extremely high efficiency for 300 years! A peerless genius might spend 2,000 years to be a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform after consuming Ice Flower Spirit Liquid. But without its help, one might not be able to break through to Lv. 9 in 10,000 years. They would only end up dying regretfully. This was the reason why the advanced civilizations and top factions in the universe had a higher chance of nurturing Origin lifeforms. They had all kinds of resources that could increase efficiency. Xu Jingming, a genius from a weak civilization, had the chance to obtain such an opportunity thanks to the selection process afforded by the mysteriousnd. Without all kinds of resources, his speed of improvement would naturally be much slower. Of the three resources, the Primordial Battle Armor and the spaceship are for survival.?Xu Jingming understood after taking it all in.?This Ice Flower Spirit Liquid is what I rely on to increase my evolutionary efficiency. Ice Flower Spirit Liquid couldn¡¯t be bought. Xu Jingming and the others could only sell it back to the institute. This was clearly a strategic resource that belonged to the entire cosmic human race, so they were naturally used on top geniuses. ****** In Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space in the virtual world. Liu Hai, Zhang Qing, and Tu Ling arrived together. Xu Jingming got up to wee them. ¡°Master, Sister Zhang, Sister Tu Ling, have a seat.¡± ¡°Is the exploration of the mysteriousnd over?¡± Liu Hai smiled and sat down. ¡°It just ended. It¡¯s quite difficult,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Brother Xu,¡± Tu Ling said curiously, ¡°if we can earn a billion cosmic dors in the future, is it worth a trip to the mysteriousnd?¡± Xu Jingming thought for a moment before replying, ¡°You can try entering after bing a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform! Otherwise, there¡¯s no need.¡± Liu Hai, Tu Ling, and Zhang Qing fell into thought. They also had their ambitions on the evolutionary path. After all, ordinary cosmic lifeforms had a lifespan of 3,000 years. They still had a long way to go. ¡°Jingming,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile, ¡°you previously said that the exploration of the mysteriousnd would take 330 days and that you couldn¡¯t be disturbed during the exploration, so there are many things we didn¡¯t tell you.¡± ¡°What matters?¡± Xu Jingming asked. During the exploration, he had told his master that he didn¡¯t want to be distracted by anything unless it was something major. ¡°It¡¯s mostly about the Blood Rain World,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°In the past year, we¡¯ve helped several new cosmic lifeforms in China enter the Blood Rain World.¡± ¡°All of them entered?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°How many Chinese are in Blood Rain World?¡± ¡°Including you, there are a total of 12 people,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Other than the four of us, there¡¯s Fang Yu, Zhou Yi, Zhao Fan, Lei Yunfang, Wang Yi, Tie Lianyun, Hao Qianyun, and Wu Sai.¡± ¡°Wu Sai has also broken through?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. The others were within expectations. For example, although Tie Lianyun appeared to be unlucky, he had always remained in the top ten in China. Moreover, Xu Jingming knew very well how crazy Tie Lianyun¡¯s cultivation was. It could be said that he had devoted everything to cultivation, so it was within expectations that he could be a cosmic lifeform. Wang Yi was also a sharpshooter second only to Zhou Yi in the country. The first time Xu Jingming came into contact with Hao Qianyun, he found the young man¡¯s talent extraordinary. But Wu Sai? Xu Jingming had encountered Wu Sai in his first entry into the virtual world¡¯s Divine battle. Wu Sai¡¯s ranking in the country had never been high. ¡°Many people on Earth are stuck at the limit of Lv. 4,¡± Liu Hai exined. ¡°It¡¯s possible for anyone to break through.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Many people who were better than him in the past were stuck at the limit of Lv. 4 and didn¡¯t break through. For Wu Sai to break through, he naturally had something extraordinary. ¡°Everyone on Earth can enter the virtual world and cultivate evolutionary methods,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°ording to the general probability, at least 1,000 cosmic lifeforms can be produced on Earth.¡± Chapter 365 - Blood Rain World Shakeup (2)

Chapter 365: Blood Rain World Shakeup (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°Of course, relying on external forces to improve doesn¡¯t count,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°To be a cosmic lifeform in the first three years of the evolutionary method¡¯s poprization, they are definitely the most talented batch in China.¡± Zhang Qing said, ¡°There are a total of 39 cosmic lifeforms who have broken through in the past three years worldwide.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. These were the most outstanding seeds on Earth¡¯s evolutionary path. ¡°There are gaps between these 39 people,¡± Tu Ling said. ¡°Compared to you¡­ we¡¯re far inferior. Brother Xu, you reached Lv. 7 after cultivating the evolutionary method in just over a year.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already not bad for us to reach Lv. 7 in our lives,¡± Zhang Qingmented. ¡°After I reached Lv. 6, I found my improvement getting slower and slower.¡± ¡°ording to the data of many civilizations in the universe, the ratio of Lv. 6 to Lv. 7 breakthroughs is less than 1%,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Therefore, you have to be determined and give it your all! If you don¡¯t have the faith, you will never have the chance to break through.¡± Xu Jingming sighed inwardly when he saw this. Of the three people in front of him, he could sense that his master¡¯s fighting spirit was the strongest¡ªit even had an effect on the others. In terms of willpower, Master shouldn¡¯t be weak,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. He still looked forward to the appearance of other Earthling experts on the evolutionary path. ¡°Tell me what happened in Blood Rain World in the past year,¡± Xu Jingming said. Liu Hai nodded. ¡°Because of your help, the three of us joined the Blood Rain Guard in the capital. Blood Rain World is a rare world that¡¯s suitable for earning money, and it doesn¡¯t dy our actualbat cultivation. Therefore, the other cosmic lifeforms in China were also brought in one after another.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. It was easy for newbies to gain a foothold in Blood Rain World with the help of the established ones. Liu Hai said, ¡°With Lord Fei Qing secretly providing his assistance, Fang Yu, Zhao Fan, Zhou Yi, Lei Yunfang, and Wang Yi joined the capital¡¯s Blood Rain Guard afterward. They also made a killing. Tie Lianyun, Hao Qianyun, and Wu Sai¡ªwho arrived thetest¡ªwere unlucky and didn¡¯t earn much. This is because Lord Fei Qing was already dead by then. Even we were expelled from the Blood Rain Guard.¡± ¡°Oh right, Brother Xu, you were also expelled from the Blood Rain Guard,¡± Tu Ling remarked. ¡°Lord Fei Qing is dead?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. He no longer cared about his identity as a Blood Rain Guard, but Lord Fei Qing? Lord Fei Qing had contributed greatly to the eastern region¡¯s Blood Rain Guard despiteing from a remote city. Under his management, the eastern region was the only ce in the empire¡¯s four regions that remained orderly. The eastern region¡¯s Blood Rain Guard was also the empire¡¯s strongest army. Now, he was dead? Xu Jingming had yet to repay the favor he owed him. Liu Hai said, ¡°When you went to the mysteriousndst year, General Wang Jiuyan had led an army to fight in the western region. He won six battles and defeated the main force of the western rebels. Of the 18 Bandit Chiefs, six were killed, and nine were captured alive! Only three escaped. At that time, the western rebels lost their momentum.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He knew this information. ¡°Later on, the emperor ordered the general to return to the capital,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°The general didn¡¯t return, iming that it was the most critical period, so he had to seize the opportunity to wipe out the rebels and not give them a chance to rise again. However, the emperor kept sending decrees. In a month, six batches of messengers were sent. General Wang Jiuyan¡¯s entire family lived in the capital after all, so he eventually returned.¡± ¡°He was imprisoned three days after his return to the capital!¡± Liu Hai sighed. ¡°He was charged under the conspiracy to rebel and seize the western region with his troops.¡± ¡°General Wang Jiuyan wanted to rebel?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°If he wanted to rebel, why would he have returned to the capital?¡± ¡°I guess I¡¯ve seen everything.¡± Tu Ling said, ¡°The emperor of Blood Rain World is too petty. Back then, because Fei Qing was too amazing leading the eastern region¡¯s Blood Rain Guard, the emperor kept Fei Qing in the capital and forbade him from returning to the eastern region. Now that the general proved himself to be a military strategist, the emperor immediately summoned him back and even imprisoned him. Such an emperor is truly ipetent.¡± Liu Hai said, ¡°Back then, many people¡ªincluding Lord Fei Qing¡ªpleaded for mercy on General Wang Jiuyan¡¯s behalf! However, it was useless. As he hadmitted the major crime of rebellion, he implicated his entire n! The entire n was imprisoned!¡± Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. He had met Wang Jiuyan. When he escorted the Fei family to the capital, Wang Jiuyan had led men to save them. ¡°I heard that General Wang Jiuyan was tortured in prison, and his children and family were tortured to death. Not long after the news spread, several factions led by Bloodcloth Tower and Courtesan Belle Pce attacked the prison one night in a bid to save General Wang Jiuyan!¡± ¡°Perhaps it was because there were too many people involved that the news leaked. The emperor had long made arrangements, and the prison was imprable. In the end, the prison break failed.¡± To the side, Tu Ling snorted and said, ¡°Later on, it was proven that General Wang Jiuyan¡¯s strategy was right! The emperor recalled the general and sent his trusted aide, Gao Song, to lead the troops to pursue the remnants of the rebels in the western region.¡± ¡°The change of generals gave rebels a chance to catch their breath! Moreover, those three¡ªKing Wei, King Zhou, and King Qing¡ªwere all formidable figures who escaped from General Wang.¡± ¡°General Gao was in charge of hunting down the rebels and sent back all kinds of good news. But five monthster, the emperor finally understood the true situation in the western region! In the past five months, the number of rebels kept snowballing, almost upying the entire western region. General Gao finally fled the western region in a sorry state with tens of thousands of remaining troops.¡± ¡°The rebel army was powerful!¡± Liu Hai said, ¡°The eastern region had mobilized arge number of troops to fight the western region.¡± ¡°Everyone was panicking at this moment! It was only then that the emperor requested Lord Fei Qing to return to the eastern region! He needed to amass an army from the eastern region in order to protect the capital,¡± Liu Hai continued. ¡°Lord Fei Qing had a very high reputation in the eastern region¡¯s Blood Rain Guard. Many of the upper echelons were groomed by him.¡± ¡°But three days after Lord Fei Qing¡¯s departure, he and his team of guards were intercepted on the way! The entire team, including Lord Fei Qing, died on the spot.¡± Liu Hai shook his head. ¡°Nobody knows who the murderer is. The higher-ups pushed the me to the ck Lotus Sect.¡± ¡°Fei Qing is dead?¡± Xu Jingming asked, ¡°What about Miss Fei Xin and Old Master Fei?¡± ¡°Old Master Fei is missing,¡± Liu Hai answered. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Old Master Fei has sent people to contact us. After all, we are from Lord Fei Qing¡¯s faction! Old Master Fei is only hiding because many people want to capture him.¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Capture Old Master Fei?¡± Tu Ling said, ¡°Lord Fei Qing is dead, and the Blood Rain Guard of the eastern region has rebelled! The entire eastern region¡¯s Blood Rain Guard has instantly be thergest rebel force in the world!¡± ¡°Where¡¯s Miss Fei Xin?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°She¡¯s been in the empire¡¯s Martial Arts Academy all this while,¡± Liu Hai replied. ¡°As Dean Ming¡¯s disciple, Miss Fei Xin is very safe in the academy.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Old Master Fei sent someone to contact us, but he doesn¡¯t trust us too much. He trusts you,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°When you return, Old Master Fei will send someone to meet you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?I never expected Blood Rain World to be reduced to this state in less than a year. ¡°Everyone in the capital is panicking now. We are sure that the world will definitely be in chaos in the future. The 11 of us are also hesitating¡ªwhat should we do next? Everyone is waiting for your opinion,¡± said Liu Hai. Xu Jingming nodded. He was the strongest among the Chinese cosmic lifeforms, and he hadid the foundation in the Blood Rain Guard. Everyone was naturally willing to listen to him. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely make a trip back to Blood Rain World,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°but I¡¯ll be leaving after settling matters in the Blood Rain World! I¡¯ll only return asionally.¡± ¡°Leaving?¡± Liu Hai, Tu Ling, and Zhang Qing were stunned. All the cosmic lifeforms in China used Blood Rain World as their foundation, yet Xu Jingming wanted to leave? ¡°Although I¡¯ve be a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, my mind and consciousness are rtively weak,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Master, you also know that I only reached Lv. 7 after bing a super expert! It¡¯s obvious that my mind is too weak.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°It¡¯s normal for your mind and consciousness to be weakpared to those Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms that have lived for hundreds or thousands of years. After all, your 32nd birthday is just next month.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why I need to focus on improving my mental strength,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°However, we owe our sess to Lord Fei Qing,¡± Xu Jingming added. ¡°We have to repay this favor. Moreover, we have to decide what China¡¯s cosmic lifeforms will do in Blood Rain World next.¡± Repaying the favor was only one aspect. It was mainly toy the foundation for the cosmic lifeforms back home! ¡°When are you nning on going to Blood Rain World?¡± Liu Hai asked. ¡°Let¡¯s do it now,¡± Xu Jingming answered. It was time to end everything in Blood Rain World. Chapter 366 - Xu Jingming’s Arrival (1)

Chapter 366: Xu Jingming¡¯s Arrival (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Blood Rain World, Imperial City. Xu Jingming wore a cyan robe and carried his spear holster on his back as he walked out of his residence. I¡¯ve been away for nearly a year.?Xu Jingming walked through the familiar streets and could sense the change in the capital¡¯s mood.?Before I headed to the mysteriousnd, General Wang Jiuyan had just defeated the main force of the empire¡¯s rebels in the west. The entire capital was cheering, and themoners felt that they could lead a stable life. But now, the only stable eastern region has rebelled! Themoners see no hope.? Xu Jingming could sense the repressive mood in the capital. People lived day by day. It was even more chaotic outside the city, and they could only live an abject life in the city. They could only hope that the rebels would show mercy tomoners like them when they entered the capital in the future. ¡°Give me three meat buns and two pieces of cake.¡± Xu Jingming bought some food and ate as he walked. ¡°Captain,¡± a figure shouted from afar. Xu Jingming looked up and saw Wang Yi with a bow and arrow on her back and a sword at her waist. Wang Yi¡¯s appearance was almost identical to that of reality. After all, she was only an ordinary cosmic lifeform, so there was no need to hide her looks. ¡°Sister Yi.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and walked over. ¡°How long have you been in Blood Rain World?¡± ¡°More than a month.¡± Wang Yi sighed. ¡°I heard that the first few batches became Blood Rain Guards. They profited tremendously, but I didn¡¯t get to taste any of it.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. Yes, the more chaotic the situation was, the less the Blood Rain Guard held back. Xu Jingming and Wang Yi quickly arrived at a secluded alley. ¡°Have you contacted Old Master Fei?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Master Liu has sent Fang Yu to deliver the news,¡± Wang Yi replied. ¡°Old Master Fei is very careful. He will arrange for someone to get you after we deliver the news.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Why are you eating buns? We¡¯ve prepared a banquet for you. Many old friends will be there,¡± Wang Yi said. ¡°I haven¡¯t tried it in nearly a year. I wanted to eat some,¡± Xu Jingming answered with a smile. ¡°These few buns and pastries are only appetizers.¡± The two chatted andughed as they walked. Soon, they arrived at a private room on the second floor of a restaurant. ¡°Captain is here.¡± Wang Yi pushed open the door and smiled. Immediately, everyone in the room stood up. There was Liu Hai, Tu Ling, Zhang Qing, Fang Yu, Zhou Yi, Zhao Fan, Lei Yunfang, Tie Lianyun, Hao Qianyun, and Wu Sai. They smiled at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming was in a good mood when he saw this. It was rare for a group of Chinese to gather in Blood Rain World! ¡­ Meanwhile, in the imperial capital¡¯s prison. Wang Jiuyan curled up in the prison. His hands and feet were chained, and his spine was mped to chains. Even a super expert couldn¡¯t break free, and even moving his body hurt terribly. ¡°General Wang sure has a high tolerance. He suffered horrendous torture, but he¡¯s still holding on. If I were him, I would¡¯ve long killed myself!¡± ¡°To be tortured so badly, it¡¯s worse than death.¡± The guards¡¯ hearts trembled when they saw this. Under all kinds of torture, Wang Jiuyan¡¯s flesh was torn, revealing the bones beneath. He had long be a cripple, but Wang Jiuyan relied on his strength as a super expert to hold on. What an ipetent ruler!?Wang Jiuyan¡¯s heart was filled with endless regret. He never expected that this ipetent emperor would be so ruthless as to imprison his entire family in prison after he returned to the capital obediently. His parents and children were tortured to death one after another. It almost drove Wang Jiuyan to madness! He was unwilling to die! He wanted revenge! He wanted to kill that ipetent emperor! I want to live. I want to live.?Wang Jiuyan thought of ways to survive. As long as he could survive, he had a chance of revenge. ¡°General Wang, you sure are tough.¡± A voice suddenly sounded from outside. Wang Jiuyan couldn¡¯t be bothered to look. ng! The cell door opened. Only then did Wang Jiuyan turn his head slightly and see a fair-skinned pce attendant walk over with a smile. After approaching, he whispered, ¡°General Wang, His Majesty had a nightmarest night, so I¡¯m here to send you off!¡± Wang Jiuyan was stunned. Buzz! The envoy gently touched Wang Jiuyan¡¯s head with his finger and jolted his scalp, immediately turning his brain to mush. Wang Jiuyan felt his vision turn ck as his consciousness fell into darkness. ¡°General Wang, what¡¯s wrong? General Wang? Someonee quickly! General Wang is dead,¡± the pce attendant shouted anxiously. ¡­ Imperial Capital, Martial Academy. Dean Ming stood by theke and looked in the direction of the prison. Jiuyan is dead??Dean Ming nodded slightly.?It¡¯s time for me to leave Blood Rain World! Then, he turned around and walked to his house, sitting cross-legged on his bed. Dean Ming closed his eyes, and his consciousnesspletely left Blood Rain World. His body stopped breathing. ¡­ On an inhabited. Wang Jiuyan had silver hair and eyebrows, and he wore luxurious clothes. He stared nkly at the beautifulke in front of him. Whoosh. The silver-haired, silver-browed Dean Ming appeared out of thin air. ¡°Are you awake?¡± Dean Ming looked at Wang Jiuyan. ¡°My life in Blood Rain World was actually spent in a virtual world?¡± Wang Jiuyan murmured. ¡°You were the one who decided to block your memories and experience an entire life in Blood Rain World,¡± Dean Ming said. ¡°Your wife and children in Blood Rain World had blocked their memories before entering. Of course, they were only ordinaryarymoners. To you and them¡­ their lives in Blood Rain World were no different from a real life.¡± Wang Jiuyan nodded. ¡°Grandpa, can you bring them here? I want to meet them.¡± ¡°I¡¯m warning you.¡± Dean Ming said seriously, ¡°Having lived in the Blood Rain World with your blocked memories, it¡¯s very easy to confuse it with your life in reality! You have to understand which is reality!¡± Chapter 367 - Xu Jingming’s Arrival (2)

Chapter 367: Xu Jingming¡¯s Arrival (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°I¡¯m a peak Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. I can still tell the difference,¡± Wang Jiuyan said, ¡°but I really want to meet them.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll allow you to see them after you be a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform,¡± Dean Ming replied coldly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. After all, they were fated to be with you for a lifetime. I¡¯ll make them cosmic lifeforms!¡± Wang Jiuyan looked at his grandfather. ¡°Entering with blocked memories is a risk, but it¡¯s also a chance for breaking through any mental bottleneck. Don¡¯t disappoint me,¡± said Dean Ming. Wang Jiuyan looked at theke again. When he died in Blood Rain World, he was filled with endless regret and indignation. His intense emotions affected him until this moment, but he had also benefited greatly. This was because it was apletely different life from reality. Man can conquer nature? But Wang Jiuyan of Blood Rain World was killed by a pce attendant in prison,?Wang Jiuyan thought to himself. He was also reflecting on his life in Blood Rain World. ******* Blood Rain World, Imperial Capital, Imperial Pce. Wang Jiuyan is finally dead.?The emperor felt a weight off his mind when he received the news from his subordinate. He recently had nightmares about Wang Jiuyan seeking revenge on him. Unable to take it anymore, he sent his subordinate to kill Wang Jiuyan. Sigh. The emperor quickly sighed to himself.?If I hadn¡¯t gotten Wang Jiuyan to return back then, I might¡¯vepletely wiped out the western rebels. The eastern region wouldn¡¯t have rebelled! Wang Jiuyan could¡¯ve also led his troops to continue fighting in the northern region¡­ No, no, no. If I hadn¡¯t summoned him back, Wang Jiuyan would¡¯ve probablymandeered the western region and dered himself king. I didn¡¯t do anything wrong.?The emperor was still in thought when suddenly¡ª ¡°Your Majesty, Your Majesty.¡± An anxious voice sounded from outside, and an elder rushed to the door. ¡°What¡¯s the fluster? What¡¯s the matter?¡± The emperor frowned and looked out the door. Only then did the elder step in and bow. He immediately said, ¡°Your Majesty, bad news. Dean Ming has passed away!¡± The emperor was stunned. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Dean Ming has passed away,¡± the elder repeated. ¡°Impossible. How can someone like Dean Ming¡­¡± The emperor was unwilling to ept it. ¡°Death is inevitable in life,¡± the elder remarked. ¡°Dean Ming is ultimately too old, so it¡¯s very normal for him to pass away. It¡¯s just that without Dean Ming holding down the fort in the capital, I¡¯m afraid there will be trouble in the capital.¡± The emperor panicked. The stability of the capital was partly due to the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s might and partly due to Dean Ming¡¯s existence. Dean Ming¡¯s strength was too terrifying, and numbers were meaningless in front of him! He was an intimidation to many people with ambition. For example, terrifying experts from some factions like the ck Lotus Sect didn¡¯t go overboard because of their fear of Dean Ming. ¡°With Dean Ming dead, the ck Lotus Sect will definitely stir up more trouble. Even thoserge families will be tempted,¡± the elder whispered. ¡°Your Majesty, we have to be more careful.¡± ¡°How did this happen? The heavens aren¡¯t helping me!¡± The emperor felt that the situation was getting worse. ¡­ Xu Jingming and the others from China ate very happily at the gathering in Blood Rain World. Back on Earth, everyone was inpetition with each other. But after they integrated into the universe, they became extremely close to each other and naturally became more united. Knock! Knock! Knock!? Suddenly, there were knocks at the door. Xu Jingming and the others put down their sses. Hao Qianyun got up and opened the door. A gray-shirted man stood outside, and he smiled when he saw Xu Jingming. ¡°Brother Jing, long time no see,¡± the gray-robed man said with a smile. ¡°Lord Qiu.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°Just call me Brother Qiu. We are no longer officials,¡± the gray-shirted man said with a smile. Back when Xu Jingming and the others escorted Old Master Fei and Fei Xin to the capital, many guards were led by the silver-haired elder¡ªLu Shao¡ªand the gray-shirted man, Qiu Huayu. ¡°You guys continue eating. I¡¯m heading out.¡± Xu Jingming got up and left with the gray-shirted man. The duo left the restaurant. ¡°Brother Jing, are you done with your personal matters?¡± the gray-robed man asked as the two walked in the alley. ¡°Yes, I just returned to the capital today,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°I only found out about what happened in the capital in the past year from my old friends. I never expected Lord Fei to die.¡± The gray-shirted man shook his head gently. ¡°There are too many factions that didn¡¯t want His Excellency to arrive in the eastern region! I can only say that there¡¯s no hope for the empire. If that ipetent emperor had trusted His Excellency and allowed him to hold down the fort in the eastern region and deploy troops, the world wouldn¡¯t be in such a terrible state.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Is Old Master Fei alright?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll know when you meet him.¡± The gray-shirted man sighed and led Xu Jingming to an ordinary residence. In a residence. Xu Jingming saw the silver-haired elder, Lu Shao, and also the inly dressed Old Master Fei. Old Master Fei¡¯s hair had turned white, and he looked old. It was obvious that Fei Qing¡¯s death had a huge impact on him. ¡°Old Master Fei,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I feel more confident after seeing you return.¡± Old Master Fei smiled. ¡°Come, have a seat.¡± ¡°Master is in a much better mood today knowing that you¡¯re back,¡± the silver-haired eldermented with a smile. Xu Jingming and Old Master Fei sat down. There were only a few guards in this residence, but Xu Jingming had noticed that there were also secret sentries in the surrounding residences when he arrived. Clearly, Old Master Fei still had some manpower. ¡°Ever since Qing¡¯er died, the number of guards who are willing to continue serving my Fei family has decreased.¡± Old Master Fei sighed. ¡°The number of people I can mobilize is limited now, and many people in the capital want me captured. I don¡¯t have enough manpower, nor do I dare to hire too many outsiders. Once outsiders find out about my identity, they might rob me instead.¡± Chapter 368 - Xu Jingming’s Arrival (3)

Chapter 368: Xu Jingming¡¯s Arrival (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming nodded. It was indeed possible to hire a group of powerful guards to rebel and plunder outside the city. ¡°Therefore, we need experts on our side,¡± Old Master Fei said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m really happy to know that you¡¯re back.¡± Mr. Jing was a super expert! ¡°With you in charge and Guard Lu and Guard Qiu leading the other guards, I have the confidence to hire some people,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°I only have one thought¡ªescort my daughter, Xin, out of the capital!¡± ¡°Escort Miss Fei?¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°Qing¡¯er is dead, and I have one foot in the coffin,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°Now, I just want Xin to leave the capital¡ªthis huge whirlpool of death. The capital will be more and more chaotic in the future, so she needs to leave.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I owe Lord Fei Qing plenty, so I¡¯ll naturally do my best to protect Miss Fei.¡± He also nned on getting these experts from China to leave the capital. The capital would be in chaos in the future, and it wasn¡¯t suitable for China¡¯s experts to take root here. ¡°You¡¯re the one who has done our Fei family a favor.¡± Old Master Fei was pleased to hear Xu Jingming¡¯s agreement. ¡°Many people have turned their backs on us at this time. I¡¯m eternally grateful that you¡¯re willing to escort Xin.¡± Just as the two of them were talking, there was a sudden series of knocks on the residence door, causing the guards to open the door in confusion. Whoosh. A short man outside the door rushed over and said anxiously, ¡°Master, something bad has happened!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Old Master Fei frowned slightly at him. ¡°Dean Ming from the capital¡¯s Martial Academy has passed away. King Qi sent someone to Martial Academy and abducted Miss Fei,¡± the short man stated. ¡°What!¡± Old Master Fei¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°Xin¡­¡± ¡°We were hiding in the capital, so we couldn¡¯t be kept abreast of thetest news. King Qi¡¯s residence learned of Dean Ming¡¯s death immediately and sent people to take Miss Fei away,¡± the short man said. ¡°It was already toote when we learned of it.¡± ¡°Are you sure Xin was brought to King Qi¡¯s residence?¡± Old Master Fei asked. ¡°Yes!¡± The short man said, ¡°King Qi¡¯s residence sent many people to Martial Academy to abduct Miss Fei. Many people saw it with their own eyes. We also investigated and confirmed that Miss Fei was eventually brought into King Qi¡¯s residence.¡± Old Master Fei reeled with anxiety when he heard that. ¡°Xin would¡¯ve been on tenterhooks if she was with me, so I got her to stay in Martial Academy. With Dean Ming around, she would be very safe. I just didn¡¯t expect Dean Ming to die!¡± ¡°We have to think of a way to save Xin.¡± Old Master Fei anxiously looked at Guard Qiu and Guard Lu. The gray-shirted man said seriously, ¡°Master, there are many experts in King Qi¡¯s residence, and there are more than 1,000 qualified experts. There¡¯s even a famous super expert, Liu Yunchen. There are even hidden traps in the residence. The entire King Qi¡¯s residence is no less than a military fortress. With our numbers, we¡¯ll only be throwing our lives away. We won¡¯t be able to stir up any waves!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The silver-haired elder shook his head as well. ¡°Liu Yunchen isn¡¯t an ordinary super expert! He has been a super expert for more than 30 years, and his strength is unfathomable. King Qi has even taken him as his master, and there are also arge number of qualified experts¡­ King Qi¡¯s residence is on extremely high alert. After capturing Miss, they will definitely be even more vignt.¡± ¡°Then, what should we do?¡± Old Master Fei said anxiously. ¡°I only have one daughter. We have to save her at all costs!¡± Guard Qiu and Guard Lu shook their heads slightly. There was no hope at all. It waspletely suicidal! Their subordinates wouldn¡¯t be willing to attempt the rescue. ¡°Leave this to me,¡± Xu Jingming said. Old Master Fei was stunned. Guard Lu and Guard Qiu looked at Xu Jingming in disbelief.?Leave it to you? That is King Qi¡¯s residence! ¡°Brother Jing,¡± Guard Qiu immediately said, ¡°even though you¡¯re a super expert, there are still differences in strength between super experts¡­ Liu Yunchen earned his reputation from his kills. Moreover, there are more than a thousand qualified experts in the entire residence!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to do something suicidal,¡± Guard Lu said. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m not strong enough.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°I¡¯ll ask my master and the others for help.¡± ¡°Master?¡± Old Master Fei, Guard Lu, and Guard Qiu were surprised. ¡°My master¡¯s strength far exceeds mine.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s not a problem to kill Liu Yunchen! I¡¯ll ask my master and the experts of my sect for help!¡± ¡°All these experts will be risking their lives to save my daughter from King Qi¡¯s residence,¡± Old Master Fei said excitedly. ¡°I don¡¯t have much to offer, so I can only fork out 100,000 taels of silver first! After you save her, I¡¯ll hand over another 100,000 taels of silver with both hands. I know¡­ this bit of silver is too little for you to attack King Qi¡¯s residence, but my hands are tied now. I hope you don¡¯t mind, Mr. Jing.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll get the money after I save Miss Fei.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°There¡¯s no time to lose. I¡¯ll immediately meet my master and save Miss Fei as soon as possible.¡± With that said, he walked out. Old Master Fei was extremely touched. ¡°He¡¯s taking the silver only after the matter is done.¡± Guard Lu watched Xu Jingming leave before saying, ¡°Brother Jing shames us all.¡± ¡°Brother Jing¡¯s sect has to pay a huge price to save Miss Fei from King Qi,¡± Guard Qiu said. ¡°Perhaps some of his fellow disciples will die in the king¡¯s residence. Since we¡¯ve agreed to give him 200,000 taels of silver, we can¡¯t let him down.¡± Old Master Fei nodded as well. ¡°I hope they can save Xin.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll also lead some people to watch the estate in secret. I can provide backup at critical moments,¡± Guard Qiu said. ¡°Go.¡± Old Master Fei nodded. ¡­ The sky turned dark. Xu Jingming came to the street outside King Qi¡¯s residence and looked at it from afar.?Sect? Just me is enough! Ever since I learned the Primordial Star Conjecture, my spear hasn¡¯t seen blood! Xu Jingming¡¯s heart was filled with killing intent. King Qi¡¯s residence had traps, and arge number of experts patrolled the area. To him, having more people was a hindrance. He was more confident in doing things alone. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry. Instead, he ate five kilograms of meat and drank a lot of alcohol at a street stall. At the same time, his cellr control allowed him to digest the food and have enough energy reserves. It couldn¡¯t be helped; a massacreter would consume a lot of energy. If he didn¡¯t eat more, he would be skin and bones after a long fight. That¡¯s roughly it.?Xu Jingming paid and left the stall. It was alreadypletely dark. King Qi¡¯s residence upied arge area, and the courtyard walls spanned a wide area. Xu Jingming walked to a rtively remote corner of the courtyard wall and first removed the spear holster from his back. He then attached and twisted the two spear segments before locking them in ce. With the spear in hand, Xu Jingming silently leaped over the courtyard wall and entered King Qi¡¯s residence. Chapter 369 - Storming King Qi’s Residence Alone (1)

Chapter 369: Storming King Qi¡¯s Residence Alone (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Night fell. It was pitch-ck. Xu Jingming stealthily appeared in a remote corner of King Qi¡¯s residence. At that moment, he had already donned a bronze mask and was silently observing his surroundings. Only lit areas could be seen clearly. I have to find out where Miss Fei is imprisoned.?Xu Jingming immediately used his psychic force to scan his surroundings. His psychic force was gentle and invisible as it silently spread out to a distance of 100 meters. There were also techniques when using psychic force. It could be used violently to attack the enemy¡¯s mind and consciousness, but it could also be used gently, making it difficult for the enemy to notice. It could even affect and control the mind. The many techniques recorded in the Primordial Star Conjecture were extremely brilliant; they could be considered the top techniques for cosmic humans. Unless the other party¡¯s mental strength was strong enough, it was difficult to detect it. It¡¯s snowing??Xu Jingming also noticed snowkes falling in the night. He sensed his surroundings and silently walked into King Qi¡¯s residence. Xu Jingming had already read the dossier when he entered the Blood Rain Guard¡¯s South Wing¡¯s Procuratorate. Back then, he had seen theyout of King Yan¡¯s residence, King Qi¡¯s residence, King Liang¡¯s residence, and several residences of the other kings. It¡¯s snowing.?A guard looked up at the sky.?I still have another six hours of duty! If the snow gets heavier, I¡¯ll be in for a tough time. There were patrolling guards, stationed guards, and even some hidden sentries in King Qi¡¯s residence. The stationed guards had to stand there, regardless of whether it was raining or snowing! If my strength could reach second-rate, I would be able to lie inside and live a good life. I wouldn¡¯t have to suffer like this,?the guard thought. Suddenly, a shadow shed from behind. The guard felt a strike on the back of his head, and his vision immediately turned ck as he copsed to the ground. Xu Jingming carried the guard into a building and closed the door. Huh??The guard woke up in a daze and found himself lying on the ground. A masked cyan-shirted man was staring at him. ¡°W-what¡¯s wrong with me?¡± The guard discovered in horror that he couldn¡¯t move other than his head. ¡°You just can¡¯t move for the time being,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Answer my questions obediently. Otherwise¡­ you won¡¯t be able to move for the rest of your life.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll talk, I¡¯ll talk,¡± the guard immediately said. ¡°I¡¯ll say everything. Don¡¯t kill me.¡± As for shouting for help? He would probably be killed just as he was about to shout! ¡°Where¡¯s Miss Fei, who was abducted here today?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°In the main hall,¡± the guard hurriedly answered. ¡°His Highness is holding a banquet in the main hall tonight to entertain Miss Fei.¡± ¡°A banquet for Miss Fei?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Many people in the residence know about the banquet for Miss Fei,¡± the guard immediately said. ¡°Alright, very good.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly and pressed the back of the guard¡¯s head. His strength seeped in, and the guard immediately fainted again! Experts who had reached cellr control knew very well how to temporarily paralyze and knock people out. Get a few hours of sleep.?Xu Jingming looked at the guard and immediately walked out before closing the door. He then found a guard stationed in a remote area and interrogated him, only to receive the same answer. Many people in King Qi¡¯s residence knew¡­ that the king was holding a banquet for Miss Fei. He¡¯s really hosting a banquet for Miss Fei. What¡¯s King Qi up to??Xu Jingming was a little puzzled as he silently rushed to the main hall. By using his psychic force to envelop an area of 100 meters, he could quietly avoid the guards that were in the open and in the dark. This was also the reason why he came alone. With the residence on guard, the more people there were, the easier it was to be exposed. The main hall.?Xu Jingming quickly saw the brightly lit main hall. ****** In the main hall. Thick candles were lit extravagantly, and the candlelightpletely illuminated the area as if it were daytime. ¡°Miss Fei, how¡¯s the food in my King Qi¡¯s residence? Is it to your liking?¡± King Qi sat at the head of the table and smiled at Fei Xin. The more polite King Qi was, the more nervous Fei Xin became. She had experienced a lot recently. Her elder brother, Fei Qing, had died, and her father had gone missing. Some enemy factions were eager to act. Thankfully, Dean Ming had acted as a deterrence, allowing her to live precariously in the Martial Academy. However, she also felt that¡­ many of her fellow disciples in Martial Academy were keeping their distance from her. In the past, she had someone to rely on no matter what. Even on the way from Lanyue City to the capital, she had her father and many guards. But now, she had nobody to rely on! ¡°Your Highness, you abducted me just to hold a banquet for me?¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± King Qi smiled and said, ¡°Miss Fei, I¡¯ve carefully prepared many gifts for you. From tonight onward, I¡¯ll let you taste them one by one.¡± ¡°What do you want?¡± Fei Xin was a little uneasy. ¡°Kill me if you want.¡± ¡°Kill you? If I really wanted to kill you, I could¡¯ve just sent a few people to silently eliminate you at the Martial Academy today.¡± King Qi looked at Fei Xin with an intoxicated gaze. ¡°You¡¯re Fei Qing¡¯s sister. How can I bear to kill you casually?¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t killing you be letting you off too easily?¡± King Qi smiled coldly. ¡°Fei Qing died a quick death; it was too easy on him. If I want revenge, I can only exact it on you.¡± ¡°Revenge?¡± Fei Xin was stunned. Chapter 370 - Storming King Qi’s Residence Alone (2)

Chapter 370: Storming King Qi¡¯s Residence Alone (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°Fei Qing is the one who contributed the most to our emperor¡¯s victory of the throne.¡± King Qi gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Fei Qing ruined everything for me¡ªmy children, my subordinates, everything! I¡¯ve now be an idle king and am under house arrest in the capital. I can¡¯t take a step out because of your brother!¡± ¡°You¡¯re still a king! You still have so many people serving you!¡± Fei Xin said. ¡°That¡¯s because His Majesty wants to illustrate his magnanimity.¡± King Qi scoffed. ¡°Does he have the guts to let me out of the capital? He won¡¯t. He will only put me under house arrest and monitor my every move.¡± ¡°All this pent-up hate of mine? If it weren¡¯t for Fei Qing formting a n for His Majesty, how would we have failed? Back then, when I found out that you and your father hade to the capital from your hometown, I leaked the news to the ck Lotus Sect. Unfortunately, the ck Lotus Sect was ipetent! They actually failed to intercept you.¡± ¡°The attempted interception the day before we reached the capital was because of you?¡± Fei Xin was surprised. It was a close call. Thankfully, Wang Jiuyan arrived at the critical moment with his men! If he had been any slower, the entire convoy would¡¯ve been finished. ¡°But you guys still survived.¡± King Qi nodded. ¡°It¡¯s good that you survived; I can vent my anger. Mr. Yu, I¡¯ll have to trouble you to use your saber technique tonight to carve a Nightmare Map on Miss Fei. This is also the first gift I¡¯m giving her!¡± ¡°Yes, Your Highness.¡± Other than King Qi and Fei Xin, there were also two people sitting on both sides of King Qi. Of these two, one was a white-haired elder¡ªLiu Yunchen, a famous expert in the capital and also King Qi¡¯s master. The other person was a ck-robed man, but this man was blind! He had a saber at his waist, and his aura was evil and terrifying. He was Yu Tianxing, a mysterious expert King Qi had recently recruited. ¡°Miss Fei, don¡¯t worry,¡± the blind ck-robed man said. ¡°Although I¡¯m blind, my mind can see! I won¡¯t hurt your body.¡± Fei Xin¡¯s face turned pale. Carving a Nightmare Map on her body with a saber? ¡°A fair-skinned body and a Nightmare Map. Just the thought of it is beautiful.¡± King Qi looked at Fei Xin. ¡°Miss Fei, you must be looking forward to it. Don¡¯t worry; there will be a second and third gift waiting for you. You will be a rare source of entertainment for me in the future.¡± Fei Xin couldn¡¯t help but tremble, and her eyes were filled with despair.?King Qi is a lunatic! Huh??The white-haired elder¡ªwho had been eating and drinking calmly¡ªand the ck-robed blind man looked out the hall seriously. The two experts looked out of the hall at the same time, startling King Qi. ¡°I was still discovered! My mental strength is indeed ordinary.¡± A voice sounded. At the same time, a blurry figure rushed into the main hall. The guards on duty at the entrance shouted as they attempted to stop him. Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! The six guards fell to the ground with bloody holes between their brows. ¡°An assassin!¡± the other guards in the hall eximed. ¡°Assassin!¡± ¡°Protect His Highness!¡± These guards were all qualified experts, and their voices were extremely loud. The voices instantly spread throughout the entire residence, seemingly awakening the residence in the dark night. Some of the guards who had already gone to bed woke up with a start, and they got to their feet. There were only a few guards on patrol, and most of them were eating dinner or resting. However, the appearance of the assassin made everyone in King Qi¡¯s residence stay on their toes. ¡°Protect His Highness.¡± The guards rushed frantically in the direction of the main hall. ¡­ The maidservants in the main hall hid to the side in fright. King Qi calmly stared at the masked cyan-shirted man in the hall without panicking. He had many personal guards around him, as well as the two super experts, Master Liu and Mr. Yu. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Your Highness. Leave this person to me.¡± The blind ck-robed man instantly moved. His telepathy couldpletely lock onto Xu Jingming, and he instantly turned into a blurry ck shadow that lunged at Xu Jingming. A terrifying saber beam lit up! This saber beam gave off an evil feeling and affected one¡¯s mind. It enveloped Xu Jingming like a nightmare. ¡°Nice!¡± King Qi praised. ¡°Pfft.¡± The blind ck-robed man stopped and stood still in a daze. There was a bloody hole between his brows, and with a bang, he copsed. He had stopped breathing, and his blood dyed the ground red. This scene silenced the entire main hall. A super expert, Mr. Yu, was killed in one strike? The spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand didn¡¯t seem to have moved at all as he nced at the blind ck-robed man.?This person has probably just be a super expert. It¡¯s no wonder he couldn¡¯t even withstand a single strike of mine. After consuming the Ice Flower Spirit Liquid, Xu Jingming was in an excellent state, and his actualbat bonus was nearly 50¡Á! He was much stronger than those who had just entered the super realm and had their actualbat bonus increased by about 20¡Á! Coupled with his spearmanship in Light Rays, he was extremely fast to begin with. This spear technique!?Liu Yunchen¡¯s eyes widened, having clearly seen the attack. The masked assassin moved the spear in his hand, and his speed was visibly much faster than the blind ck-robed man¡¯s. Thetter¡¯s saber technique appeared extremelyughable in front of such a spear technique. ¡°The enemy is strong. Evacuate His Highness!¡± The white-haired elder¡¯s figure was like a ghost as he appeared in front of King Qi. ¡°Master Liu, be careful!¡± King Qi¡¯s face turned pale as he immediately fled out the side door under the protection of his personal guards. King Qi was a third-rate expert after all, so he was quite fast at escaping. The personal guards were all first-rate experts, but they were focused on protecting their king and didn¡¯t attack Xu Jingming. Chapter 371 - Storming King Qi’s Residence Alone (3)

Chapter 371: Storming King Qi¡¯s Residence Alone (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

Mr. Yu is a super expert. He died in one strike? Wouldn¡¯t we be courting death if we went forward??These personal guards were a little afraid as well, and they hurriedly protected their lord as he fled. The maidservants followed behind and fled. As for the white-haired elder, he stopped Xu Jingming and said, ¡°To be able to kill Yu Tianxing in one strike, you¡¯re definitely not a nobody. Who are you?¡± ¡°A dead man has no need to ask questions.¡± As Xu Jingming¡¯s voice sounded, the spear in his hand arrived in front of the white-haired elder. ng. The sword in Liu Yunchen¡¯s hand shed and blocked the terrifying strike. Roar!!! The spear shed repeatedly, tearing through the air with an ear-piercing sound. Liu Yunchen¡¯s movement technique and sword technique were like swimming dragons, but Xu Jingming was like a terrifying beam of light¡ªa light that overwhelmed everything! In the blink of an eye, he delivered seven consecutive strikes! The seventh strike prated Liu Yunchen¡¯s chest. ¡°How is this possible?¡± Liu Yunchen looked down at his chest. The spear had prated his heart, shattering itpletely! ¡°Pfft.¡± Xu Jingming drew his spear, and blood sttered. The white-haired Liu Yunchen copsed weakly and became a corpse. ¡­ Meanwhile, King Qi fled under the protection of his guards and encountered arge number of reinforcing guards. ¡°Protect His Highness.¡± ¡°Protect His Highness.¡± These guards surrounded him. King Qi¡¯s residence could be said to be very big, but it could also be considered small¡­ Qualified experts just needed a blink of an eye to traverse the area. 300 to 400 guards circled King Qi. With arge group of guards holding shields and mighty bows and crossbows, and arge number of guards protecting him, King Qi felt at ease. There are more than a thousand qualified experts in King Qi¡¯s residence. Now that Dean Ming is dead, no matter how powerful the experts in the capital are¡­ they will definitely die when surrounded by more than a thousand qualified experts.?King Qi was very confident. More than a thousand qualified experts were inadequate for winning over the world. But against an assassin? ¡°Your Highness, Senior Liu is dead,¡± a guard reported. ¡°He¡¯s dead?¡± King Qi¡¯s expression changed. Mr. Yu was a super expert he had just recruited, but he was still far inferior to Liu Yunchen. Liu Yunchen was also his most trusted subordinate. In the capital, be it visiting brothels or dealing with all kinds of people, he would invite him along. ¡°Kill that assassin.¡± King Qi pointed in the direction of the main hall with a ferocious expression. ****** Xu Jingming brought Fei Xin out of the side door of the hall and chose the nearest building after probing it with his psychic force. ¡°Stay here for now,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You are¡­¡± Fei Xin looked at him with uncertainty. The moment Xu Jingming appeared in the main hall, Fei Xin found his figure very familiar! His voice also sounded like her Brother Jing¡¯s, but this assassin¡¯s eyes¡­ seemed to be a little different from Brother Jing¡¯s! Moreover, his spearmanship was ridiculously strong! He killed Mr. Yu in one strike and then instantly killed Liu Yunchen. Could such strength belong to Brother Jing? ¡°You still can¡¯t recognize me?¡± Xu Jingming removed his mask. After experiencing the training in the mysteriousnd, especially the hundred-year-long training on Number Six, Xu Jingming had undergone aplete transformation. His eyes were much sharper and more oppressive than in the past. Therefore, Fei Xin couldn¡¯t be certain immediately. ¡°Brother Jing!¡± When Fei Xin saw Xu Jingming remove his mask, she calmed down, and tears instantly flowed. Her brother was dead, her father was missing, and she had been abducted. Fei Xin felt that the future was bleak. Finally¡­ Brother Jing was here! ¡°Don¡¯t cry,¡± Xu Jingmingforted. Chapter 372 - One Against A Thousand (1)

Chapter 372: One Against A Thousand (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Fei Xin held back her tears as she looked at Xu Jingming. Although emotions were running through her, she knew that this was the most critical moment. There was still arge number of experts from the king¡¯s residence surrounding them. ¡°I can¡¯t rush out if you¡¯re with me!¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Stay in here for now while I rendezvous with the experts from my sect. I¡¯ll get you after we defeat the residence¡¯s guards.¡± ¡°Experts from your sect?¡± Fei Xin was surprised. ¡°Otherwise, how can I deal with more than a thousand experts? I¡¯ll head out now.¡± Xu Jingming wore his bronze mask. ¡°Brother Jing, I¡¯ll wait for you here,¡± Fei Xin said. Xu Jingming nodded and immediately walked out of the building before closing the door. Fei Xin walked to the window and looked out through the cracks. Many areas in the residence had torches lit up, illuminating the area, and there was a hugemotion! Arge number of guards were gathering over. There are so many people,?Fei Xin said silently.?Brother Jing is willing to risk his life to save me. Fei Xin was touched. After all, she wasn¡¯t of much value after her brother¡¯s death! Xu Jingming was still willing to take such a huge risk to save her. From her point of view, it was because of camaraderie! ¡­ The snowfall under the night sky became heavier. The heavily protected King Qi¡¯s eyes turned bloodshot from his fury. ¡°An assassin actually dares to attack my residence? He even killed Mr. Yu and Master Liu?¡± His residence was originally the ce he was most at ease with. After all, there were his guard troops and traps. Even if the enemy attacked with arge number of experts, it would be difficult to take down his residence. But this time, Xu Jingming had relied on his mental strength to avoid the traps and storm all the way to him. This made King Qi taste the danger of death again. ¡°No matter how powerful you are, let¡¯s see how you face my thousand guards!¡± King Qi gazed into the distance. ¡°Attack!¡± ¡°Attack!¡± Arge number of guards swarmed toward Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming was hiding in the darkness as he enveloped the surrounding hundred meters with his mental strength.?I¡¯ve consumed Ice Flower Spirit Liquid and cultivated Light Rays, but my spear techniques need to be honed through killing. ¡°Kill him!¡± When the guards saw him, they immediately released arrows that tore through the air. Xu Jingming relied on his senses to lock onto the arrows a hundred meters ahead of time and dodged them with a single step. Bang! Bang! Bang! Some arrows stabbed into the wall, sting open a hole. Some shot into the wooden nks, causing them to explode. Some flew past Xu Jingming¡¯s face and into the building. These guards couldn¡¯t care less about destroying the buildings. They used every method possible¡ªthe assassin was just too terrifying. ¡°Senior Liu died at his hands; this assassin is too strong. Even if more than ten of us rush forward, we will only be sending ourselves to our deaths. We need good teamwork.¡± The guards were very certain of this as they worked in concert with each other. Xu Jingming¡¯s figure was like a ghost, but the guards moved extremely quickly as well! Everyone had cellr-level control. Even though Xu Jingming cultivated the strongest heritage of the human race in the universe and Light Rays had an advantage in speed, Xu Jingming¡¯s rtive speed advantage against the guards was limited due to his physique. The blurry figures of the guards intersected with his! Hidden weapons shot out! Poison was sprayed out! Mighty bows and crossbows shot out again and again! The guards used all their means to deal with Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming treated this as a rare opportunity for training. The siege of the guards did make him feel a sense of danger, but in the bloody battle, he also fully experienced the various profundities recorded in Light Rays. Guards fell one after another, turning into corpses. Some of them had bloody holes between their brows, some had their throats prated, some had their bodies shed by the speartip, and some didn¡¯t have any visible wounds¡­ But with his level of spearmanship, as long as the spear brushed past the enemy¡¯s body, the terrifying force contained in it would prate their bodies and kill them. ¡°Kill him! Kill him for me!¡± Under the heavy protection of the many guards, King Qi looked in Xu Jingming¡¯s direction from afar. Although he couldn¡¯t see clearly, he ordered arge number of subordinates to swarm over! A one-eyed elder beside King Qi looked into the distance as his expression changed slightly. ¡°Your Highness, that assassin¡¯s strength is beyond imagination. The guards can¡¯t take him down even with their teamwork.¡± King Qi¡¯s expression turned ugly. He also realized that although arge number of guards had rushed into the distant darkness, the sounds of fighting continued. Clearly, the battle hadn¡¯t ceased. ¡°Commander Gui, mobilize the guards,¡± King Qi ordered. ¡°I only have one request: Kill that assassin.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Highness!¡± The one-eyed elder immediately shouted, ¡°The First Guard will set up a Heavenly Net Formation. The Second Guard will use the Saber Mountain Fire Sea Formation. Work together to kill the assassin! Everyone else, protect His Highness and prepare for any other assassins!¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± The guards moved as fast as ghosts and quickly formed the formations. Xu Jingming also noticed the problem. ¡°They¡¯re attacking me with a military formation?¡± A military formation could maximize the number advantage. It¡¯s not suitable for me to face the entire army alone with a spear. At the very least, my spear technique realm isn¡¯t high enough.?Xu Jingming immediately disassembled the spear and tied it behind him. At the same time, he picked up two shields from the ground¡ªthese were the shields left behind by the dead guards of the residence. Taking advantage of the time the enemy was taking up formation, he quickly left and arrived at the back garden of King Qi¡¯s residence. The back garden was very wide and had ake. Theke affected the military formation to a certain extent. ¡°Don¡¯t let him escape.¡± Arge group of guards from the King¡¯s residence rushed over. As qualified experts, they were extremely fast. They were also worried that the assassin would escape the King¡¯s residence while they were ¡®taking up the military formation,¡¯ but in fact, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t escape. Chapter 373 - One Against A Thousand (2)

Chapter 373: One Against A Thousand (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming kept his back against theke with a shield in each hand as he calmly watched therge group of guards surround him. The Heavenly Net Formation and the Saber Mountain Fire Sea Formation had already been formed. ¡°Come on.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes burned. ¡°I want to see how strong a military formation formed by hundreds of qualified experts is!¡± ¡°Attack!¡± Commander Gui waved his hand and issued the order from afar. At that moment, many of the residence guards were filled with confidence. About 300 guards were scattered around, carrying weapons, shields,s, chains, and other items. There were also about 300 guards forming a tight military formation that roiled toward Xu Jingming. The might of about 300 experts simultaneously rushing over made Xu Jingming feel a little suffocated. Suddenly¡ª Pu! Pu! Pu!? Many of the guards held nozzles. At that moment, many nozzles spewed out ck liquid that enveloped Xu Jingming. It¡¯s kerosene.?The dual-shield-wielding Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare touch the kerosene. Whoosh. He sensed the area enveloped by the kerosene and used his movement technique to find the weak spots. As for the small amount of kerosene that was difficult to avoid, he blocked with his dual shields. As Xu Jingming¡¯s dual shields blocked, they trembled slightly, sending the droplets of kerosene flying. Bang! Xu Jingming held his dual shields and charged into the military formation bravely. He had to enter the military formation to restrain the enemy. ¡°Die.¡± However, the guards were filled with confidence. No matter how strong the assassin was, they didn¡¯t believe that he could withstand their Saber Mountain Fire Sea Formation. Xu Jingming realized that there were dense saber beams around him. There were long sabers, short sabers, and curved sabers. All sorts of saber beams attacked him from various angles in the military formation; he had to withstand arge number of saber beams every moment. There were even guards from the Heavenly Net Formation surrounding him, ready to attack at any moment. Thankfully, he was using two shields. Xu Jingming knew that he wouldn¡¯t be able tost ten seconds in such an environment with a spear. Boom! Xu Jingming¡¯s dual shields were as fast as lightning, and the edges of the dual shields were like des. Although they weren¡¯t sharpened, they were still able to injure others with just a brush and kill them with a shield bash. ¡­ Under the heavy protection of the remaining 500 guards, King Qi finally arrived at the back garden. He looked from afar at the scene of his two guard teams attacking Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming was still charging through the military formation like a rampaging monster. King Qi¡¯s expression changed. ¡°Commander Gui, this assassin wasn¡¯t holding a shield previously.¡± ¡°Your Highness, this shield is a standard issue of ours,¡± the one-eyed elder, Commander Gui, said. ¡°I never expected this assassin¡¯s shield technique to be so powerful.¡± ¡°How long will it take to kill him?¡± King Qi asked. He couldn¡¯t hold back his killing intent. ¡°Your Highness, don¡¯t worry. It won¡¯t take long.¡± Commander Gui said, ¡°It¡¯s better to use shields to protect oneself than a spear, but the effect of killing the enemy is much worse. He has only killed less than 20 people despite charging through the military formation. It¡¯s not easy for him to withstand the siege of the military formation. One mistake, and he¡¯s finished.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± King Qi nodded. He could also tell that the assassin was like a trapped beast that was struggling to hold on against the battle formation. King Qi stared coldly at the struggling Xu Jingming. ¡°Anyone who attempts an assassination on me shall die!¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s dual shields were forced to focus on defense under the siege of the military formation. His efficiency in killing the enemy was much lower than with a spear. Bang! Xu Jingming was besieged, and he rolled in a sorry state to divert the forces before charging forward with his shield again. The outeryer of the two shields was riddled with holes as though they were recording the events of the tragic battle. A military formation is indeed terrifying.?Xu Jingming had long expected the military formation¡¯s threat. He had picked up the two shields in advance and had chosen the area beside theke in the back garden, but he still couldn¡¯t withstand the formation. There were about 600 qualified experts. Even if they attacked without any pattern, it was enough to make the top experts of Blood Rain World cower in fear. And once it was a military formation, it was even harder for an individual to resist. In the entire Blood Rain World, there was only one way to ignore numbers: use extremely terrifying psychic force to sweep through the enemy¡¯s military formation¡ªit made it difficult for the military formation to resist! It required about a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform¡¯s mental strength. Dean Ming was at that level. And now, Dean Ming was dead! In King Qi¡¯s opinion, nobody in the capital could deal with an entire military formation. Pfft.? A saber beam sliced across Xu Jingming¡¯s back, leaving a wound. He quickly squeezed his muscles and controlled the blood flow. Snowkes fell and instantly melted on his face. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned colder.?I¡¯m still a little weak at the end of the day. I can only use a forbidden technique.?Xu Jingming¡¯s lifeblood circted at high speeds, and his skin turned red. The heat rising from his body was like white mist! White mist rose from Xu Jingming¡¯s body, and this scene surprised and puzzled the guards, King Qi, Commander Gui, and the others. Forbidden techniques allowed one to mobilize their body¡¯s strength at a deeper level. As Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength became stronger, he could control his body more perfectly, allowing his strength, speed, agility, and other aspects to improve slowly. As for forbidden techniques, they could unearth greater potential. Back then¡­ Tejano had used a forbidden technique during his battle with Xu Jingming in Earth¡¯s virtual worldpetition. Although Paramount legacies were precious, there were dozens of them in the entire cosmic human civilization! They were all left behind by Paramount realm powerhouses in history! The confidentiality requirements forary lifeforms to cultivate portions of Paramount legacies were rtively low. In the universe, some of the top families and advanced civilizations in the universe had their disciples cultivate the foundational portions of Paramount legacies from a young age. Chapter 374 - One Against A Thousand (3)

Chapter 374: One Against A Thousand (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

That was the case for Tejano! Paramount existences are impressive. Some forbidden techniques left behind by them can allowary lifeforms to unearth greater potential,?Xu Jingming thought. His mind and consciousness were much stronger than Tejano¡¯s, and his control over this fragile body was better when using forbidden techniques. Therefore, he didn¡¯t have a ferocious expression like Tejano, whose veins became twisted. He could still maintain a rtively normal appearance, but his blood boiled, and his body emitted heat waves. I have to stop using the forbidden technique in eight minutes; otherwise, this body willpletely copse. When that happens, I¡¯ll have to establish a new ount to enter Blood Rain World.?Xu Jingming held his dual shields and charged out. Xu Jingming¡¯s dual shields could be said to be focused on defense, with him asionally counterattacking as a way of baring his fangs. Now, he was almostpletely on the offensive. Bang! Bang! Bang! The guards were sent flying and vomited blood. Impossible.?The surrounding guards felt that ever since the assassin unleashed a heatwave, the two shields had be much more terrifying. They could die from a brush or a touch! Their tight Saber Mountain Fire Sea Formation also couldn¡¯t threaten Xu Jingming at all. Xu Jingming felt the pressure from the military formation that had originally suffocated him reduce greatly. These guards were as weak as chicks. My actualbat bonus was about 50¡Á previously. My strength, speed, and agility have increased greatly after using the forbidden technique in the Primordial Star Conjecture. My strength has at least doubled! The actualbat bonus is probably 100¡Á,?Xu Jingming thought. Of course, this is only a forbidden technique forary lifeforms! Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms have already energized their bodies, so this kind of forbidden technique is useless. But in Blood Rain World, forbidden techniques are very useful,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. His strength, speed, and agility were suppressed in every aspect. Coupled with his overwhelming advantage in actualbat techniques, Xu Jingming swept through dozens of people around him! If they saw hope, the guards would definitely do their best to fight. However, this was simply tempting fate! The guards were naturally terrified and in despair! They were also humans and had their own emotions. This is a devil. He can¡¯t be stopped. His shield techniques are terrifying! Many guards had already lost their courage and didn¡¯t dare to block him because those who dared to charge forward were already dead. ¡°This¡ª¡± King Qi was stunned. He originally wore a warm cloak and watched the assassin fight like a cornered beast under the protection of the guards. He was confident that¡­ this assassin was doomed, but when the assassin suddenly unleashed his full strength, his strength reached an unimaginable level. ¡°Even the city lord of Nine Seals Ancient City and that old man from the Shengong family can¡¯t be that strong, right?¡± King Qi found it unbelievable. ¡°Dean Ming is dead. Is there anyone who can fight more than a thousand qualified experts alone?¡± ¡°Your Highness, run! Run!¡± Commander Gui¡¯s voice jolted King Qi out of his fear. ¡°Yes, escape. I need to escape!¡± King Qi jolted. ¡°Protect me!¡± King Qi quickly fled. Many guards immediately released their arrows, concealed weapons, and even short spears, using all kinds of methods to stop the terrifying assassin! However, Xu Jingming held his dual shields and was clearly much faster when using a forbidden technique. Boom! Wherever he passed, figures were sent flying! Anyone who dared to stop him and charge at him either ended up dead or injured! Xu Jingming didn¡¯t want to waste time on them and chased after King Qi as quickly as possible. ¡°What?¡± King Qi looked back and realized that his numerous guards couldn¡¯t stop the assassin approaching him. ¡°Stop him! Stop him!¡± King Qi shouted anxiously as he ran. Bang! Bang! Bang! After three consecutive waves of guards who attempted to stop the assant were sent flying, leaving bodies strewn all around, the other guards didn¡¯t dare to take any chances. ¡°This assassin is invincible.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no way to block him at all.¡± These guards watched helplessly as Xu Jingming charged over, and none of them helped King Qi. ¡°Save me!¡± King Qi looked behind him, and the guards scattered in fear. As for the assassin wearing a bronze mask and holding two shields, he approached with a blurry afterimage. ¡°Who hired you? I¡¯m willing to pay double the price¡ªten times the price!¡± King Qi stared at Xu Jingming in horror. ¡°I¡¯ll give you whatever you want!¡± Whoosh. With a gust of wind, Xu Jingming arrived in front of King Qi and smashed his terrifying shield over. ¡°No¡ª¡± King Qi widened his eyes. He failed to draw his sword in front of the terrifying shield that contained Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and will. Crack! Xu Jingming stood still and retracted his dual shields. The outeryer of the shields was covered in ayer of dark-red. He looked at King Qi¡¯s dismembered corpse.?You¡¯ll give me however much I want? Unfortunately, Blood Rain World won¡¯t give it to me. Whoosh.? Xu Jingming had already disappeared. It was still snowing heavily as itnded on King Qi¡¯s corpse. Some guards approached and looked at the corpse. ¡°His Highness is dead.¡± ¡°What should we do?¡± ¡°Run! The emperor might vent his anger on us guards if a king is killed,¡± the guards muttered. ording to the empire¡¯sws, they definitely had to bear the responsibility for the king¡¯s death. ¡­ Fei Xin waited nervously, but she became even more uneasy when she heard the sounds ofbat outside. Finally, the fighting stopped. Is Brother Jing alright? Or is it Brother Jing¡­?All kinds of thoughts surfaced in Fei Xin¡¯s mind as she panicked. Suddenly¡ª Whoosh. The door was pushed open, and Xu Jingming walked in with his holster on his back and spear in hand. ¡°Brother Jing.¡± Fei Xin was delighted. ¡°Come with me quickly.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s voice was a little hoarse. He was still injured after stopping the forbidden technique. Thankfully, he didn¡¯t keep it up for long; otherwise, his entire body would have copsed. ¡°Are you injured?¡± Fei Xin asked. ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Xu Jingming grabbed Fei Xin and walked out of the building. The snow outside was getting heavier, and King Qi¡¯s residence was in chaos. Many ces were on fire, and many guards fled after plundering some gold and silver. Xu Jingming brought Fei Xin and used his psychic force to scout his path. Soon, they walked along a secluded path to the courtyard wall and leaped out of King Qi¡¯s residence. Chapter 375 - World Targeting (1)

Chapter 375: World Targeting (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Night. Outside King Qi¡¯s residence. Guard Qiu carefully observed the area with some men. ¡°Sir, the fight has begun.¡± ¡°What a hugemotion!¡± ¡°Mr. Jing¡¯s sect is attacking King Qi¡¯s residence head-on?¡± The observers from the Fei family murmured to themselves. The battle could be heard from outside King Qi¡¯s residence; it attracted the attention of many. After waiting for a long time. ¡°King Qi¡¯s residence is on fire!¡± ¡°There¡¯s a fire.¡± Several spots in King Qi¡¯s went up in mes. The fire worsened, leaving those who watched from afar dumbfounded. Many ces in the residence were on fire, which meant that it hadpletely gone out of control! Guard Qiu and his subordinates looked at each other. ¡°Brother Jing¡¯s sect is so strong!¡± Guard Qiu sighed. ¡°There are more than a thousand qualified experts and super experts in King Qi¡¯s residence, but they can¡¯t control the situation.¡± The others were amazed. Whoosh. Suddenly, a blurry figure approached from afar. Guard Qiu and the others hiding in the corner were rmed! ¡°Brother Qiu.¡± A familiar voice sounded, and Guard Qiu and the others saw that the people in front of them were Xu Jingming¡ªwho had taken off his mask¡ªand Fei Xin, who he was holding with one hand. ¡°Miss.¡± Guard Qiu was delighted, but he immediately asked worriedly, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± His youngdy was Dean Ming¡¯s disciple, and she had reached third-rate. Why did she need someone to carry her? ¡°King Qi gave me weakening poison,¡± Fei Xin replied. ¡°My body is weak, so I can¡¯t walk quickly!¡± King Qi wanted to control Fei Xin better and make it harder for her tomit suicide. ¡°Weakening poison?¡± Guard Qiu heaved a sigh of relief. Even without taking any antidote, her body would recover from such weakening poisons in a month. ¡°Take Miss Fei back. I still have things to do,¡± Xu Jingming said. He had already discovered Guard Qiu and the others while waiting outside King Qi¡¯s residence. ¡°Leave Miss to me. Brother Jing, be careful.¡± Guard Qiu could tell that Xu Jingming¡¯s pale face meant that his injuries weren¡¯t light. Xu Jingming nodded slightly, turned around, and disappeared into the darkness. Guard Qiu and the others sighed when they saw this. ¡°He didn¡¯t hesitate to repay a favor at the risk of his life.¡± ¡°How chivalrous.¡± As they sighed, Fei Xin¡¯s emotions surged. She even wondered if Brother Jing loved her. Was that why he worked so hard? However, she didn¡¯t sense any love in Brother Jing¡¯s eyes or words when they were in physical contact. ¡°Miss, let¡¯s go.¡± Guard Qiu and the others protected Fei Xin and immediately left carefully. ¡­ In the capital. An old man walking unsteadily on the street with a wine gourd had a consciousness descend on him suddenly. The old man¡¯s eyes were much deeper as he looked up at King Qi¡¯s residence. Taking 35,000 gold in one go??The old man shook his head slightly.?Moreover, he used a forbidden technique from a Paramount legacy! Is he some child from arge family n in the universe, or is he an external member of the 17 top factions? Very few people could learn Paramount legacies to begin with. Although the confidentiality was partially lower forary lifeforms, they had to have a sufficient background. For example, their parents were among the upper echelons of the 17 top factions. They had to pay a certain price to let their children build a ¡®foundation¡¯ using a Paramount legacy. He has umted more than 50,000 gold in Blood Rain World! Logically speaking, I have to punish him severely! However, being able to use a forbidden technique might mean he¡¯s rted to me in reality,?the old man thought. After all, as a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform, a junior who could use a forbidden technique¡­ might be rted to him. For example, this junior¡¯s parents could be among the upper echelons of the 17 top factions? For example, this junior was an external member of the 17 top factions. Perhaps he would be an Origin lifeform in the future? Whoosh. The old man took a step, and his figure turned into a blur and disappeared. ¡­ Xu Jingming carried his bundle and walked in the snowy night. Suddenly, an elder carrying a wine gourd appeared in front of him. Huh??Xu Jingming vaguely felt a huge crisis. A terrifying aura enveloped him, and Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness instinctively trembled in fear. How strong. This invisible mental pressure isn¡¯t at Lv. 8.?Xu Jingming immediately determined:?This is an Origin lifeform. This gave him a headache.?Blood Rain World¡¯s targeting? There was so much gold in King Qi¡¯s residence, and I only took 35,000 gold, but I¡¯ve attracted such targeting? ¡°Which family are you from? Why are you so insensible?¡± The elder holding the wine gourd shook his head. ¡°Do you think it¡¯s that easy to earn gold in Blood Rain World? Once you umte more than 50,000 gold, you will be punished! If you umte more than 100,000 gold, you canpletely give up on Blood Rain World because you will find it impossible to do anything.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. The other party was that easy to talk to? ¡°Thank you, Senior,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I don¡¯t know much about Blood Rain World.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be too greedy in Blood Rain World. It¡¯s best if you stop when you reach 90,000 gold. If it were anyone else, they might¡¯ve killed you with a single p today. me it on my good temper?¡± As the elder with the wine gourd spoke, a terrifying psychic force surged over. Rumble! How did it feel to have the psychic force of a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform target only one person? It was as if the entire world was pressing down on him! Xu Jingming felt his mind and consciousness gopletely nk, and he momentarily lost control of his body. Bang! A gourd smashed into his chest, causing it to cave in. Several ribs cracked, and under the impact, his body flew back uncontrobly. He fell to the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood. Only then did Xu Jingming regain control of his body. Chapter 376 - World Targeting (2)

Chapter 376: World Targeting (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°Haha¡­¡± The elder nced at Xu Jingming before turning to leave, disappearing into the night. Xu Jingming remained in his spot and tended to his injuries as he thought about the targeting he had experienced in Blood Rain World. Blood Rain World has management.?Xu Jingming understood this order.?There are all kinds of restrictions on the yers¡¯ ability to obtain gold. The more they obtain, the more they are targeted. When they umte 50,000 gold, they will be punished. 100,000 gold will make it difficult for them to do anything. This senior showed mercy today.?Xu Jingming understood this. This senior only seriously injured him and didn¡¯t kill him! He also didn¡¯t take the bundle away; he had let him off lightly. ¡°Which family are you from?¡±?Xu Jingming recalled the other party¡¯s words and quickly made a guess.?Could it be that my usage of a forbidden technique made him believe that I had an extraordinary background, so he showed mercy? That was true. Although there were countless civilizations in the entire Cosmic Human Alliance, those who could cultivate an Advanced legacy, aary lifeform forbidden technique, definitely had a background! He was either a scion of arge family n like Tejano or an external member of a top faction like Xu Jingming. As for those who ¡®illegally¡¯ obtained the fundamentals of a Paramount legacy, they wouldn¡¯t dare to use it in the virtual world. Those who dared to use it did so legally! The other party is a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform, so he should be a member of the 17 top factions.?Xu Jingming vaguely understood.?This is just how the way the world works! ¡­ King Qi was killed! How big a deal was it for a king to be killed? The emperor found out that night and angrily ordered that the murderer be investigated! If it were a stable period, he would probably have turned the entire capital upside down. But now, the entire world was staging a rebellion. Even the Blood Rain Guards in the capital were tempted, and many were preparing for a way out. Why would anyone work hard to investigate the death of a king? ¡°With two shields, he crushed the military formation of more than a thousand qualified experts head-on? He brazenly killed King Qi?¡± After understanding the situation a little, the Blood Rain Guards cowered as their hearts trembled in fear. ¡°More than a thousand qualified experts couldn¡¯t stop him, and King Qi was killed. How can we investigate such a person?¡± The Blood Rain Guards only went through the motions. Moreover, almost all the guards from King Qi¡¯s residence had fled. Only a few extremely loyal ones continued to be in service of King Qi¡¯s family. ****** The next day, Xu Jingming pushed open the door. It had snowed all night, and the snow in front of the door was enough to reach his calves. What wonderful weather.?Xu Jingming was in a good mood. The light of the morning sun shone on the pure white snow, and the world became much brighter. Xu Jingming admired the scenery at the door for a moment before seeing an amiable elder arrive with three people beside him. ¡°Brother Jing.¡± The elder walked over and eximed in surprise, ¡°Impressive, impressive. That was no mean feat.¡± ¡°Come on in.¡± Xu Jingming invited them into the house and closed the courtyard door. ¡°ording to your requirements, the gold is divided into four portions. These three portions are 10,000 gold, and thisst portion is 5,000 gold.¡± Xu Jingming pointed at the gold on the ground in the room. The elder smiled and nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± As he spoke, he put away the 5,000 gold. The three people beside him began the sacrifice, each sacrificing 10,000 gold. Blood Rain World also limited the number of people who could enter the mysteriousnd by controlling the gold acquirement means. For example, fewer than 200,000 people could enter the mysteriousnd every 330 days in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. Xu Jingming watched the sacrifice of the three and sighed with emotion. He had sessfully joined a top faction of the Cosmic Human Alliance through the mysteriousnd, but the 17 top factions had extremely high requirements. Very few explorers were recruited every year. Whoosh! The three of them and 30,000 gold disappeared into thin air. ¡°Have you received the money?¡± the elder asked. ¡°It¡¯s in.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had already received the notification. ¡°Alright, remember me if there¡¯s any business. The exchange rate I give you is considered the best in the industry,¡± the elder said with a smile. ¡°There will be another sum of 20,000 gold in the near future,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°I¡¯ll contact you when the timees.¡± Old Master Fei had agreed to give him 20,000 gold. ¡°Impressive.¡± The elder eximed in surprise. ¡°I¡¯ll take my leave.¡± He left quietly with the 5,000 gold he had put away. ¡­ On the third day after Fei Xin was rescued, Old Master Fei secretly raised 20,000 gold to give to Xu Jingming! After all, he knew that Xu Jingming and his sect had defeated more than a thousand guards in King Qi¡¯s residence and had even killed King Qi! He felt that 20,000 gold was too little to hire someone to do such a huge feat. It couldn¡¯t be helped; he didn¡¯t have much gold and silver. The Fei family had only risen to prominence recently. ¡°I heard that the expert with dual shields defeated the military formation of more than a thousand qualified experts and brazenly killed King Qi,¡± Guard Qiu said. ¡°The sect behind Brother Jing is really strong.¡± ¡°From what I heard, there were experts who use spears, dual shields, and sledgehammers,¡± the silver-haired elder, Guard Lu, said. There were all kinds of random information regarding King Qi¡¯s death. The more people spread the news, the more ridiculous it became! Bam! Bam! Bam! Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. A guard opened the door and immediately greeted Xu Jingming when he saw him outside. ¡°Ah, Mr. Jing.¡± Xu Jingming walked in. ¡°Brother Jing.¡± Guard Lu and Guard Qiu greeted him warmly. Old Master Fei and Fei Xin quickly walked out of the house. ¡°Mr. Jing.¡± Old Master Fei was very polite. ¡°Brother Jing.¡± Fei Xin¡¯s body had mostly recovered after taking an antidote. Everyone walked into the house and sat down. Xu Jingming took out a map and ced it on the table in front of him. He said, ¡°Old Master Fei, you should know that the situation in the capital is getting worse. The rebels might attack the capital at any time.¡± Everyone present nodded. Everyone understood this. The western region was uncontroble, and the eastern region had already begun rebelling. It was only a matter of time before the capital fell. ¡°Therefore, I¡¯ve always nned on finding a way to send Xin out of the capital,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°Some friends and I also n on leaving the capital.¡± Xu Jingming pointed at the map. ¡°We¡¯re preparing to head here¡ªLanjiang City. It¡¯s remote and has manykes and rivers. It won¡¯t be easy for the army to carry out a punitive expedition.¡± This was the ce that those from China had confirmed after discussion. The strength of China¡¯s experts was limited even with a peerless expert like Xu Jingming. He would rarelye online in the future and could only be used as a deterrence. Therefore, it was better to go to an ordinary city. ¡°Lanjiang City?¡± Old Master Fei¡¯s eyes lit up when he saw it. ¡°It will take about a month to reach Lanjiang City from the capital,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°If you want to leave, we can go together! We can also take care of each other on the way.¡± Old Master Fei¡¯s eyes lit up as he looked at the map. ¡°Close the door,¡± Old Master Fei instructed. ¡°Everyone, leave first.¡± After dismissing the others, Guard Qiu closed the door, leaving only Old Master Fei, Fei Xin, Guard Lu, Xu Jingming, and himself in the room. ¡°Mr. Jing.¡± Old Master Fei looked at Xu Jingming and said seriously, ¡°You saved Xin, so there¡¯s no need to hide it from you. My son, Fei Qing¡­ is still alive!¡± Chapter 377 - Leaving Blood Rain World (1)

Chapter 377: Leaving Blood Rain World (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming was a little surprised. ¡°My brother is still alive?¡± Fei Xin couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Dad, did you just say my brother is still alive?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Old Master Fei nodded. ¡°You¡¯ve been living in Martial Academy, so I didn¡¯t tell you.¡± The silver-haired elder, Lu Shao, exined, ¡°Miss, Lord Fei¡¯s faking of his death carries risks. It¡¯s difficult to say whether he would survive the journey to the eastern region. Even if he reaches the eastern region¡­ there are still unknown variables, such as whether he can still control the eastern region¡¯s Blood Rain Guard! Therefore, Lord Fei¡¯s faked death has been kept a secret until hepletely gains control of the eastern region¡¯s Blood Rain Guard. Only then did Lord Fei inform Master.¡± Old Master Fei nodded slightly. ¡°Once the news of his faked death is leaked, there will be no turning back! It¡¯s only right for Qing¡¯er to be so cautious.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion when he learned of this. Old Master Fei¡¯s hair waspletely white, and he had aged considerably. Clearly, Fei Qing¡¯s death had a huge impact on him! ¡°He hid it even from Dad and me,¡± Fei Xin uttered under her breath. Life hadn¡¯t been easy for her the past few days. ¡°It wasn¡¯t easy for your brother either.¡± Old Master Fei said, ¡°His Majesty was focused on guarding against him. He previously squeezed out an army from the eastern Blood Rain Guard to fight the western region! He didn¡¯t get your brother to lead it and instead sent General Wang Jiuyan to lead it. But in the end? General Wang Jiuyan¡¯s entire family was massacred.¡± ¡°Thest army was wiped out, and the Blood Rain Guard of the eastern region suffered heavy losses. There were manyints internally, and they weren¡¯t willing to fight the rebels again. His Majesty had no choice but to send your brother,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°However, His Majesty still nted many people around your brother and even sent a supervisor!¡± Xu Jingming shook his head secretly when he heard that. Sometimes, one had to know how to delegate power! How could a general unleash his full strength when he was cuffed and shackled? ¡°Your brother set up a n to fake his death and did so with a group of loyal aides. The n was very sessful,¡± Old Master Fei continued. ¡°Although he encountered some trouble after arriving in the eastern region, with your brother¡¯s prestige, he sessfully took control of the eastern region¡¯s Blood Rain Guard.¡± Although Fei Xin only heard a few words, she understood how many life-and-death crises her brother, Fei Qing, had experienced to reach this step. ¡°After taking control of the eastern region¡¯s Blood Rain Guard, Qing¡¯er sent a team of elites to the capital for us,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°ording to the estimated time, they will arrive in about ten days.¡± ¡°I originally wanted to bring you out of Martial Academy and quickly leave the capital when everyone was here,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°Who would¡¯ve thought that Dean Ming would pass away? King Qi actually took you away. Thankfully, Brother Jing helped.¡± ¡°Mr. Jing.¡± Old Master Fei said, ¡°Qing¡¯er originally nned on bringing us back to the eastern region! As for Lanjiang City, it¡¯s located at the border of the eastern and northern regions¡­ I think this ce is very suitable for me and my daughter to stay temporarily. After all, Qing¡¯er wants to lead an army to conquer the world! It¡¯s safer for me and my daughter to stay in a remote city.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°However, we still have to inform Qing¡¯er about this matter. He will make the final decision,¡± Old Master Fei added. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The pigeon will deliver the news in two days.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for your update.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡­ A few dayster, Fei Qing sent a message back¡ªhe agreed with his father! Whoosh. It was snowing heavily, and the weather was getting colder. Old Master Fei and Fei Xin disguised themselves and sat in a carriage. A group of guards protected the carriage and left through the capital¡¯s south city gate. ¡°We¡¯ve left the capital.¡± Old Master Fei lifted the curtains and nced at the huge city behind him. ¡°We even disguised ourselves, afraid of being recognized.¡± Fei Xin¡¯s skin had been darkened, and she couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Who would¡¯ve thought that these city guards didn¡¯t even look at who was in the carriage?¡± Old Master Fei remarked, ¡°The capital is in chaos now, and nobody knows when the rebels will attack. The guards at the city gates live by the day. As long as there¡¯s money to be earned, they naturally can¡¯t be bothered.¡± Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tu Ling, Fang Yu, and the others were among the 12 guards. ¡°Destination: Lanjiang City!¡± Tu Ling was rather excited. ¡°We¡¯ll also encounter some danger on the way. Everyone, be careful,¡± Xu Jingming said. With the team of elites sent by Fei Qing and his strength, the journey should be rtively safe. ****** The journey took 29 days. In these 29 days, he mainly kept autoy on and had left orders for the AI: immediately notify him once an enemy was discovered! Therefore, when some bandits and hooligans appeared, Xu Jingming would immediatelye online and take charge of the team. The Fei family¡¯s ¡®elites¡¯ were enough to finish off most of the enemies. Xu Jingming would only make a move when they encountered significant trouble that might result in arge number of casualties among the Fei family¡¯s elites. Once he attacked, he was naturally unstoppable. Anyone who blocked his path died, and he could easily kill the enemy leader. When they didn¡¯t encounter any enemies, he focused on cultivating Light Rays in his personal space. ¡°After crossing this river, we¡¯ll reach Lanjiang City.¡± After 29 days of rtively uneventful travel, the Fei family convoy finally arrived in front of a wide river. The river was more than ten kilometers wide, and the Fei family convoy needed to cross the river by ferry. ¡°Master.¡± ¡°Master.¡± A group of soldiers rushed over from the distant ferry. When they saw Old Master Fei get off the carriage, they shouted from afar. ¡°Huh?¡± Old Master Fei looked from afar, and his eyes lit up. ¡°It¡¯s Guard Qu and the others.¡± ¡°Master, His Excellency has arrived in Lanjiang City and has been waiting for you.¡± These soldiers were very happy; they had been waiting at the ferry crossing for two days and two nights. The leading Guard Qu reported, ¡°His Excellency instructed me to wait for you and Miss here. The ferry is ready.¡± Chapter 378 - Leaving Blood Rain World (2)

Chapter 378: Leaving Blood Rain World (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, and the others quickly boarded the ferry. After all, the weather was freezing, and it wasn¡¯t easy to hire that manyrge ferries at thest minute. Sixrge ferries sent the Fei family convoy¡ªboth personnel and horses¡ªto the other side of the river. They went ashore, and the Fei family convoy then traveled nearly 50 kilometers before arriving at Lanjiang City. Arge number of troops had already gathered outside Lanjiang City. Fei Qing stood at the forefront and looked up. ¡°They¡¯re here.¡± When Fei Qing saw the convoy, he immediately went forward excitedly to wee them. ¡°My son.¡± Old Master Fei saw his son from afar in the carriage and hurriedly got off the carriage with his daughter. The family of three reunited. ¡°My son.¡± Old Master Fei looked at his son and carefully checked if he was injured. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m fine.¡± Fei Qing¡¯s eyes were filled with tears as he stared at his much older father, feeling even more guilty. ¡°I was unfilial for making you worry.¡± ¡°You had your reasons.¡± Although Old Master Fei knew from the letter that his son was still alive, he was still delighted to see him with his own eyes. ¡°Brother.¡± Fei Xin was also very excited.?Brother is really still alive! The family was very happy to be reunited. Soon, Fei Qing personally walked over to Xu Jingming and the others. ¡°Lord Fei.¡± Xu Jingming had already dismounted and took the initiative to wee him. ¡°Brother Jingming,¡± Fei Qing said gratefully, ¡°we are thankful to get your help. Otherwise, with King Qi¡¯s character, my sister probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape the cmity.¡± To ensure the wless execution of his n to fake his death, he had hidden it from his father and sister, afraid that others might notice something if his family weren¡¯t careful. However, who would¡¯ve thought that Dean Ming would suddenly pass away and that his sister would be abducted by King Qi? ¡°Ever since I arrived in the capital, you have taken care of me and many of my friends. How can I stand by and do nothing when Miss Fei is in trouble?¡± ¡°I heard that you and your friends are nning on staying in Lanjiang City permanently.¡± Fei Qing nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve already sent troops to take down Lanjiang City! The entire city will be under your control in the future. You will be the City Lord of Lanjiang City!¡± ¡°That won¡¯t do,¡± Xu Jingming immediately replied. The City Lord of Lanjiang City? As a cosmic citizen yer, he wasn¡¯t suitable to be a high-ranking official! Otherwise, he would be in a lot of trouble. This was also the world¡¯s restraint. ¡°It¡¯s just an ordinary city,¡± Fei Qing said. He was now in charge of the entire eastern region and could be considered one of the most powerful people in the world. Lanjiang City was small and nothing worth mentioning. Just Xu Jingming saving his sister was worth a city as gratitude. ¡°Your Excellency, I¡¯m focused on the martial arts path,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Although I¡¯m rooted in Lanjiang City, I will often travel the world to hone my martial arts. Therefore, I don¡¯t want to be burdened by mundane matters. I seek your understanding, Your Excellency.¡± ¡°Qing¡¯er, leave this to me. I¡¯ll make arrangements for Mr. Jing and his friends,¡± Old Master Fei said. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll leave it to you, Father.¡± Fei Qing nodded. He believed in his father¡¯s means, and he was busy. He had to leave Lanjiang City tomorrow. ¡­ Two dayster. The only gang in Lanjiang City, the Iron Saber Gang. ¡°Greetings, Boss.¡± The gang¡¯s upper echelons bowed respectfully. Xu Jingming sat on the throne while Liu Hai sat on the deputy seat. ¡°Hall masters, stay. The others can take their leave,¡± Xu Jingming instructed. Soon, there were only 12 people from China left in the hall. ¡°The Iron Saber Gang¡¯s boss, deputy boss, and the ten hall masters are all family,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Moreover, Old Master Fei is very diligent. He sent troops to help us unify all the gangs in Lanjiang City.¡± ¡°Old Master Fei is indeed capable,¡± Liu Haimented. From Old Master Fei¡¯s point of view, Xu Jingming had saved Fei Xin¡¯s life. Secondly, the sect behind Xu Jingming could storm King Qi¡¯s residence! It was obvious that they were very strong. Giving an ordinary city¡¯s gang to Xu Jingming was also a way of befriending him. ¡°I¡¯ll leave the Iron Saber Gang to you in the future,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°If you encounter any trouble that you can¡¯t resolve, inform me. I¡¯ll immediately enter Blood Rain World.¡± Liu Hai smiled and said, ¡°We don¡¯t have any ambitions. To manage the Iron Saber Gang, we naturally need to be amiable to have a steady ie. After all, you said¡­ that everyone can only earn 100,000 gold in Blood Rain World! Therefore, we have to take a long-term view. In the future, batches of Chinese experts can use Lanjiang City as a foundation to manage the surrounding area.¡± ¡°We have limited manpower, so we¡¯ll manage Lanjiang City first. When there are more people in the future, we¡¯ll slowly infiltrate the surroundings,¡± Lei Yunfang said. Everyone present nodded. Xu Jingming might not care, but for cosmic citizens like them who had just broken through, they were still very satisfied with the silver they could earn as upper echelons of the Iron Saber Gang in Blood Rain World. ¡°I¡¯ll leave the gang to you in the future.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and got up. ¡°I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± He wouldn¡¯t return unless something important happened in the future. Goodbye, Blood Rain World. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Jingming. We will manage the Iron Saber Gang and Lanjiang City well,¡± Liu Hai said. Everyone present was determined. Xu Jingming had established a foundation for them by relying on his strength and his rtionship with the Fei family. It would be a disgrace if they couldn¡¯t manage it well! ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the world again. Then, he disappeared into thin air and left Blood Rain World. ¡°Blood Rain World isn¡¯t attractive to Brother Xu anymore,¡± Fang Yu remarked. ¡°He spent an additional month in Blood Rain World for us and the future cosmic lifeforms from China.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°China¡¯s future cosmic lifeforms can use Blood Rain World to obtain starting capital for the evolutionary path.¡± Everyone nodded. They knew why Xu Jingming had spent an additional month here. ¡°Brother Liu Hai, how strong is Jingming now?¡± Lei Yunfang asked curiously. Liu Hai smiled. ¡°Jingming was already a super expert a year ago when you were still stuck at Lv. 4. How strong do you think he is now?¡± Everyone present eximed in surprise. As expected of the number one person on Earth; he was far ahead! Back then, people thought that Tejano was on par with Xu Jingming. Later on, they learned that Tejano was an envoy sent by the Cosmic Human Alliance. ¡°Brother Xu¡¯s actualbat bonus might be 30x to 40¡Á!¡± Tu Ling eximed. ¡°The evolutionary path attaches greater importance to the mind the further one goes,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°Many Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms are extremely strong in actualbat, but they can¡¯t break through! Jingming¡¯s mind is also very weak. If he wants to reach Lv. 8¡­ his mind will be his greatest obstacle! Therefore, let¡¯s try our best to resolve Blood Rain World¡¯s matters ourselves in the future. Don¡¯t disturb him unless it¡¯s a huge matter.¡± Everyone present nodded. With so many outstanding people, they were confident in managing a city gang. ****** Earth. Xu Jingming sat in his courtyard and looked at therge amount of information on the projection in front of him. I spent more than a month settling matters in Blood Rain World,?he thought to himself. No matter what, his experience in Blood Rain World was very sessful. After all, he had sessfully entered the Primordial Research Institute! It alsoid the foundation for everyone in China. Next, I have to focus on my mental strength.?Xu Jingming carefully read the information about Demon Vanquishing World. Demon Vanquishing World was a special virtual world built by the Cosmic Human Alliance to improve one¡¯s mental strength. The requirements to enter were also very high¡ªestablishing an ount required 100 million cosmic dors! ording to the records, almost every Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform in the Cosmic Human Alliance had entered Demon Vanquishing World! It takes 100 million cosmic dors to create an ount for entry. It¡¯s quite expensive.?Xu Jingming read arge amount of information about Demon Vanquishing World. Chapter 379 - Birth, Demon Vanquishing World (1)

Chapter 379: Birth, Demon Vanquishing World (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

By the time he finished reading about Demon Vanquishing World, it was alreadyte at night. Is it that dangerous to refine demons in Demon Vanquishing World??Xu Jingming came to a realization after reading everything and closed the projection. ¡°Master, there¡¯s a video you can watch.¡±?The Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s voice sounded in his mind. ¡°Video?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. Whoosh. A video appeared on the projection in front of him. In the video, a silver-haired Earthling was humbly fawning over a ck Moon official. ¡°I¡¯ve always admired the ck Moon civilization and look forward to bing a citizen of it,¡± the silver-haired Earthling said humbly. ¡°I wonder when I can officially migrate to the ck Moon civilization?¡± ¡°Jale, I can sense your loyalty.¡± The official from the ck Moon civilization sat there and drank his wine. He said leisurely, ¡°But you can be of greater use if you stay on Earth.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± The silver-haired man nodded immediately. ¡°With Earth¡¯s strength, it¡¯s impossible for us to fight the ck Moon civilization. Many Earthlings admire the ck Moon civilization! We all believe that¡­ Earth will be a subsidiary civilization of the ck Moon civilization! Perhaps in tens of thousands of years¡­ Earth¡¯s civilization willpletely disband and integrate into the ck Moon civilization!¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The ck Moon officialughed. ¡°Your judgment is correct. The ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison will stay for 60 years. Being here for so long¡­ Earth will gradually assimte into our civilization through the proliferation of our culture, technology, and every other aspect, eventually bing a subsidiary civilization of ours.¡± ¡°But there are still many stubborn old fools,¡± the silver-haired man said. ¡°But with time, I believe more and more Earthlings will join the ck Moon civilization.¡± ¡°This requires you to put in some effort.¡± The ck Moon official said, ¡°We will take note of all your contributions.¡± ¡°About the migration¡­¡± the silver-haired man asked. ¡°How about this?¡± The ck Moon official smiled and said, ¡°We can sign an immigration order in advance for you! However, the exact time of migration will be in 30 years. How about that?¡± ¡°Alright, alright.¡± The silver-haired man¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely do my best to serve my civilization, the ck Moon civilization.¡± Xu Jingming watched everything in the video in silence until the video ended. ¡°This was discovered by the surveince today.¡±?The Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI voice sounded. It¡¯s been less than a year since the ck Moon civilization arrived on my home.?Xu Jingming had aplicated expression.?However, many people have secretly joined the ck Moon civilization! Jale is right. With time, more and more people will join the ck Moon civilization. ¡°Master, what do you n on doing?¡± the Primordial Battle Armor AI asked. ¡°What can we do?¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°My identity as a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute can¡¯t be exposed! Moreover, my good friend, Tejano, isn¡¯t willing to protect Earth¡¯s civilization. Even if I get him to appear slightly to intimidate the ck Moon civilization¡­¡± ¡°I guess the ck Moon civilization will be terrified. They will probably immediately withdraw from the garrison andpletely give up on Earth,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Once the ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison leaves, Earth will probably attract other vultures.¡± ¡°Yes, as the strongest civilization in the 12th Star Zone of the Oohook Star Alliance, the troops sent by the ck Moon civilization is a deration of ownership,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI said. ¡°With their troops here, Earth won¡¯t be in any danger or trouble. Once they abandon this ce¡­ Earth might be in an even worse situation.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°For example, space pirates!¡± The universe was vast, and there were also many criminals! It wasmon for space pirates to plunder inhabiteds. Xu Jingming had undergone Number Six¡¯s test in the mysteriousnd, and thest test¡­ was the arrival of space pirates that massacred Earth! ¡°The ck Moon civilization is a part of cosmic human civilization, so it has to abide by the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°No matter how greedy it is, it has to do things within the rules and slowly assimte us. It will take a long time for Earth¡¯s civilization topletely submit to it. It might take tens of thousands of years for Earth¡¯s civilization to disintegrate andpletely integrate into ck Moon.¡± I¡¯ll put up with it for now.?Xu Jingming made this decision. He couldn¡¯t reveal his identity as a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute. If he did, he would be finished! It was very normal for cosmic aliens to wipe out Earth¡¯s civilization while killing Xu Jingming. My homeworld is very weak. In the foreseeable short term, I¡¯m the only chance for the uprising of my homeworld¡¯s civilization.?Xu Jingming understood this. As long as he focused on the evolutionary path, he had a chance of bing a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform in a few hundred years. Such a young Lv. 9 Origin lifeform couldpletely turn the fate of Earth around! This opportunity was something many basic civilizations yearned for but couldn¡¯t obtain. ¡°Just bear with them.¡± Xu Jingming tapped gently and turned off the video in front of him. Since he was weak, he needed to know the survival rules for the weak. What Earth should rejoice about was¡­ They had great hope! The greatest contribution I can make to Earth¡¯s civilization is to be an Origin lifeform.?Xu Jingming got up and walked into the house. ****** Virtual world, Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space. Whoosh. A figure arrived¡ªit was the child-like Senior Brother Redeye. He wore a loose robe and casuallyy on the sofa as he smiled and said, ¡°Brother Wu Ming, you¡¯ve finally contacted me.¡± Chapter 380 - Birth, Demon Vanquishing World (2)

Chapter 380: Birth, Demon Vanquishing World (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°Senior Brother Redeye,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°I¡¯m preparing to enter the Demon Vanquishing World. You said that I should contact you before entering.¡± Redeye sat up straight and said seriously, ¡°I have something to trouble you with, Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Senior Brother, please speak,¡± Xu Jingming said politely. They were all from the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage and also from the Hunter Cosmic Sector, so the eight of them were naturally a small, cohesive group in the Primordial Research Institute. As long as it was within his means, Xu Jingming was naturally willing to help. Redeye sat up straight and thought for a moment before saying, ¡°You aren¡¯t sure where in the Demon Vanquishing World you will be born, right?¡± ¡°No,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°but of the nine empires in Demon Vanquishing World, I still hope to choose humans who look simr to me. I¡¯m not used to those three-eyed, winged humans.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Redeye nodded. ¡°I hope that you, Junior Brother Wu Ming, will be born in the Demon Vanquishing World¡¯s Qing Empire, Scarlet Cloud State, Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. After you are born, help me find someone in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture!¡± ¡°Who are you looking for?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°She¡¯s from the Cheng¡¯an Prefecture¡¯s Qi family, and her name is Qi Xiao. She should be 51 this year,¡± Redeye replied. ¡°The Qi family is one of the top families in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. Qi Xiao was also a fifth-level Demon Vanquisher 20 years ago. As long as she¡¯s in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, it should be easy for you to find her.¡± ¡°Senior Brother, you mean¡­ she might not be around?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Redeye fell silent. ¡°She returned to Cheng¡¯an Prefecture 20 years ago. As for whether she¡¯s still there, I¡¯m not sure,¡± Redeye remarked, ¡°but she¡¯s from the Qi family. The Qi family should know where she is.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Senior Brother. I¡¯ll do my best to find her. I¡¯ll contact you if anything happens.¡± Redeye nodded. ¡°After you find her¡­¡± Redeye opened his mouth and hesitated for a long time. Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. ¡°Inform me after you find her.¡± Redeye hesitated before saying, ¡°Give her my virtual world contact number! Tell her it¡¯s Redeye¡¯s contact number!¡± ¡°Just give her your contact information? That¡¯s all?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yes,¡± Redeye answered. ¡°Alright. Don¡¯t worry, Senior Brother. I¡¯ll inform you after I find her,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Thanks.¡± Redeye smiled. Although he was disguised as a child, the 719-year-old Redeye¡¯s smile had a strange charm. ¡°I don¡¯t have anything to thank you for helping me,¡± Redeye said. ¡°You should know that it¡¯s very difficult to obtain the Demon Vanquishing techniques in Demon Vanquishing World.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve checked. There are three ways to obtain the Demon Vanquishing secret techniques. First, join a Demon Vanquishing Sect or a Demon Vanquishing family and learn the Demon Vanquishing techniques. Second, buy them in the virtual world, but the techniques one buys are usually very ordinary. Third, be an official, but there will be restrictions in being an official.¡± ¡°Every Demon Vanquishing technique has a creator and has copyright restrictions,¡± Redeye said. ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance still ces great importance on copyright protection.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Plenty of knowledge could be bought in the virtual world, such as the first treatise of Beam Transformation he bought when he was aary lifeform. ¡°I¡¯ve been in the Demon Vanquishing World for more than 600 years, so I can be considered quite knowledgeable,¡± Redeyemented. ¡°I¡¯ll give you all the¡­ Demon Vanquishing techniques that are more suitable for us from the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage.¡± With that said, he waved his hand, and a total of 32 thick books appeared in front of him. ¡°Many peripheral members of our Primordial Star Conjecture lineage have entered the Demon Vanquishing World. Over time, they will create techniques that suit them. These 32 techniques are the best of them.¡± Redeye smiled. ¡°I¡¯m rich, so I bought many techniques back then.¡± Rich? He imed to be rich in front of another peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute! This Senior Brother Redeye was probably extraordinarily rich. ¡°Demon Vanquishing techniques of the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage can¡¯t be found elsewhere,¡± Redeye said, ¡°but remember, don¡¯t spread it. I have the right to pass it to you, but you don¡¯t. If you spread it¡­ it will be a copyright vition!¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Copyright vitions were usually severely punished, so he naturally wouldn¡¯tmit them. ¡°Don¡¯t forget what I asked you to do,¡± Redeye exhorted. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. Redeye nodded. He believed in Junior Brother Wu Ming¡¯s ability! This was because any peripheral member of the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage had terrifying abilities. ¡°You will definitely be very satisfied with these Demon Vanquishing techniques I gave you.¡± Redeye got up with a smile and bade farewell. ¡­ After Senior Brother Redeye left, Xu Jingming read and memorized all 32 Demon Vanquishing techniques. I¡¯m ready. It¡¯s time to go to Demon Vanquishing World.?Xu Jingming tapped his finger gently and selected Demon Vanquishing World. Establishing an ount¡­ Confirm! Deducting 100 million cosmic dors! Birthce: Qing Empire. Scarlet Cloud State, Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. Xu Jingming confirmed the location.?Age: 20. Constitution: No Disabilities. Humans in the Demon Vanquishing World usually had a lifespan of about 100 years. Xu Jingming found 20 years old rather eptable. If one was too young, they didn¡¯t have much freedom of movement. Being too old would be meaningless. Height, weight¡­?Xu Jingming entered one condition after another and kept narrowing his choices. After entering so many conditions, there are still 19 choices??Xu Jingming randomly chose one. ¡°Confirm!¡± ¡°Descend into the Demon Vanquishing World!¡± Xu Jingming turned into a beam of light and entered the Demon Vanquishing World. Chapter 381 - Birth, Demon Vanquishing World (3)

Chapter 381: Birth, Demon Vanquishing World (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

There were a total of nine empires in the Demon Vanquishing World. All of them were vast and had a poption of billions. There were endless oceans between empires. Qing Empire, Scarlet Cloud State, Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, White County. White County was a county with a poption of almost 300,000 people, and it was quite prosperous. The Chen family in the county had run a medicinal herb business for more than a century, and it was deeply rooted. It was one of the top families in White County. In a small courtyard in the Chen family¡¯s mansion. The eldest son of the Chen family¡¯s second son, Chen Qi, sat there motionless, his eyes filled with tears. ¡°From tomorrow onward, you¡¯re no longer part of the Chen family!¡± ¡°You¡¯re already an adult, but you don¡¯t have the slightest bit of motivation! Go out and make a name for yourself tomorrow. If you can¡¯t make a name for yourself, don¡¯te back.¡± ¡°Where¡¯s the silver my mother left me? Give it to me, and I¡¯ll go out and adventure!¡± ¡°Your mother left it to you? If I give it all to you now, won¡¯t you just spend it all? I¡¯ll give you some if your performance shows a little promise. If you¡¯re a good-for-nothing? It¡¯s a waste to give it to you!¡± ¡°That was left to me when I was eight years old, before my mother died.¡± ¡°Whatever is your mother¡¯s is also mine! Chen Qi, listen up¡ªwhat I give you is yours! If I choose not to give anything to you, you¡¯ll get not a single cent!¡± ¡°You want me to go out alone and fend for myself with just 100 taels of silver? I won¡¯t be able to return unless I make a name for myself? Who doesn¡¯t know that danger is everywhere outside? How many people die every year when running a business? Dad, you¡¯re my father! How can you do this?¡± ¡°I¡¯m doing this for your own good! You¡¯ll understand my point in the future.¡± ¡°Dad, you disgust me! It¡¯s fine if you take away my mother¡¯s dowry and use the family¡¯s silver to gallivant, but you are now usurping the silver my mother left me before she died. You want me to go out and fend for myself, and you say it¡¯s for my own good? Why don¡¯t you go out and make a living yourself? Why don¡¯t you go out and fend for yourself?¡± ¡°How dare you!?¡± p! Chen Qi sat there as the conversation he had with his father kept repeating in his mind. He didn¡¯t care about the p, but the only family member he had in the world¡ªhis father, Chen Shi¡¯an¡ªhad given him such treatment, leaving him heartbroken. His only family member¡ªhis father! His mother died when he was eight. Later on, his father remarried and gave birth to his younger half-siblings. Chen Qi had been very careful at home, afraid of angering his father and offending his stepmother. He had slowly grown up in this environment and was already 20 years old, but he was now being chased out of the house by his father? Mom, I really miss you.?Chen Qi sat there with tears streaming down his face. Silently, a consciousness descended. Chen Qi was slightly taken aback. He sat there for a moment before wiping the tears off his face. Xu Jingming took in Chen Qi¡¯s memories and quickly understood everything.?He even wanted to usurp the money his ex-wife left his son before her death, and he even forced his eldest son out of the house? How shameless. I¡¯ve arrived in the Demon Vanquishing World.?Xu Jingming looked around.?Everything begins with the Chen family in White County. ¡­ In arge house in the Chen family. The Chen family patriarch sat there with his triangr eyes drooping as he looked at Chen Shi¡¯an in front of him. ¡°Uncle,¡± Chen Shi¡¯an greeted with a smile. ¡°Has your eldest son, Chen Qi, been chased out?¡± The old patriarch¡¯s voice was cold. ¡°He¡¯ll be kicked out tomorrow,¡± Chen Shi¡¯an immediately replied. The old patriarch nodded. ¡°The maternal side of Chen Qi¡¯s family, the Wu family, has gotten into big trouble. Some are imprisoned, and some are fleeing¡­ It took our Chen family more than 100 years to build up our family business. We can¡¯t be burdened by the Wu family; we have to draw the line.¡± ¡°I understand, I understand.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an nodded. ¡°Yes, I know you¡¯re a good son, Shi¡¯an.¡± The old patriarch nodded. ¡°I don¡¯t want to see Chen Qi in the Chen family before noon tomorrow. I¡¯ll also gather the nsmen at the ancestral hall tomorrow night and remove Chen Qi¡¯s name from our family tree!¡± ¡°It¡¯s only right.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an nodded. ¡°We can¡¯t let Chen Qi harm our Chen family.¡± Chapter 382 - Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll (1) Translator: CKtalon

Chapter 382: Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

In the Chen family¡¯s residence in White County. Xu Jingming sat in the courtyard when he suddenly heard knocking on the door. ¡°Young Master.¡± A voice sounded from outside. Only then did Xu Jingming get up, unlock the wooden bolt, and open the courtyard door. Outside was a slightly hunched man with disheveled hair. His eyes looked around through his disheveled hair, causing the surroundings to seem colder. However, his gaze was much warmer when he looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Young Master,¡± the hunchbacked old servant greeted. ¡°Uncle Qi,¡± Xu Jingming greeted back. In this world, the person Chen Qi was closest to was this old servant, Uncle Qi. Uncle Qi¡¯s full name was Wu Qi, and he was the butler brought over by Chen Qi¡¯s mother from her maiden home! He was loyal and had served Young Master Chen Qi for so many years. If it weren¡¯t for Wu Qi, Chen Qi¡¯s life in the Chen family would probably be much harder. ¡°Young Master, I have something to tell you,¡± Wu Qi said seriously. ¡°What is it?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°I often visit Miss¡¯s grave to get rid of the weeds and keep it maintained.¡± Wu Qi¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°But I discovered that the Chen family sent someone to exhume Miss¡¯s coffin yesterday in preparation to relocate her grave.¡± ¡°Relocate her grave?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly. He felt an obsession in his mind immediately be much stronger and even a little crazy. ¡°The Wu family got into big trouble, and the Chen family is afraid of being implicated, so they are trying their best to draw a line.¡± Wu Qi nodded. ¡°However, I never expected the Chen family to be so ruthless. Miss Wu has been dead for more than ten years, but they still had the heart to relocate her grave.¡± ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t worry. In the past two days, I¡¯ve already hired an expert to select somewhere nice to have Miss buried,¡± Wu Qi said. ¡°Thank you, Uncle Qi.¡± Xu Jingming felt the surging obsession in his mind.?This is the lingering obsession of the Demon Vanquishing World body that I descended into?? Before Xu Jingming entered, he had learned that the Demon Vanquishing World was created to hone and improve one¡¯s mind and consciousness. Therefore, the original body that one descended into would have lingering obsessions. Chen Qi¡¯s obsession is¡­?Xu Jingming felt it clearly.?To make a name for himself! Make his father and the Chen family regret it! He will never return even if they beg him to return. He couldn¡¯t turn his back on these obsessions. The more he went against them, the worse the bacsh from his obsessions would be. It was very normal for him to suffer from schizophrenia and go crazy. Fortunately¡­ This obsession wasn¡¯t difficult. It was impossible for him to curry favor with the Chen family. What he had learned made him dislike the Chen family. In order to fulfill the obsession, he would do things beautifully. With his mind set, the obsession immediately calmed down. ¡°Uncle Qi,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°Chen Shi¡¯an gave me 100 taels of silver today and forced me to leave the Chen family and fend for myself.¡± ¡°Just 100 taels?¡± Wu Qi couldn¡¯t help but ask. Xu Jingming nodded. Wu Qi gritted his teeth and said, ¡°The dowry Miss brought over and the silver she earned for the Chen family over the years have all be the Chen family¡¯s! Miss left you 8,000 taels of silver before she died. Your father even swore in front of Miss that he would give it to you when you turn 18, but he kept dying it. Now, he¡¯s giving you 100 taels to let you go out and fend for yourself?¡± Wu Qi was furious. This wasn¡¯t in line with his mistress¡¯s wishes! ¡°I don¡¯t even want these 100 taels,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Let¡¯s pack up and leave the Chen family today.¡± Wu Qi¡¯s eyes lit up when he heard that. ¡°Alright, Young Master. No matter where you go, I¡¯ll always follow you. Moreover, Miss also realized Chen Shi¡¯an¡¯s nature back then, so she hid 5,000 taels of silver with me! I¡¯ve always kept it safe for you, Young Master.¡± Xu Jingming was slightly stunned.?The dead Chen Qi¡¯s mother actually held a trump card? ¡°Before Miss got married, she only saw Chen Shi¡¯an twice. She found his appearance and reputation pleasing, but who would¡¯ve thought that it was all Chen Shi¡¯an¡¯s disguise?¡± Wu Qi shook his head. ¡°Forget it. Now that we¡¯ve left the Chen family, be it in White County or elsewhere, you will definitely live well with the silver and my service.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s pack up.¡± ¡°You have to bring some of Miss¡¯s belongings too,¡± Wu Qi said. Soon, Xu Jingming packed some simple clothes and other things and left with Wu Qi. Xu Jingming and Wu Qi passed through the courtyard doors and corridors. Along the way, some guards and maidservants were puzzled when they saw Xu Jingming and Wu Qi carrying bags. When they reached the front yard¡ª ¡°Chen Qi!¡± an angry shout sounded. Xu Jingming turned his head and saw a young man with a proud expression. Thetter had some subordinates beside him as he pointed at Xu Jingming and shouted, ¡°Are you and that old servant of yours nning to leave the Chen family with those bags?¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t say anything and continued walking out. ¡°Stop!¡± The young man shouted coldly, ¡°You two are acting all furtive with those bags. Who knows if you stole from my Chen family? Someone, check their bags!¡± ¡°Chen Shuwen.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°That¡¯s excessive.¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid that the Chen family¡¯s assets will be stolen by you. Go, check their bags,¡± the young man instructed. As the grandson of the patriarch, Chen Shuwen had much more authority in the Chen family than Chen Qi. Under his orders, the guards immediately stepped forward, intending to use force. ¡°Scram!¡± Wu Qi¡ªwho had been standing behind Xu Jingming¡ªsuddenly took a step forward. With a shout, the saber at his waist unsheathed and shed! The five guards, who were inches away, were sent flying. Chapter 383 - Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll (2)

Chapter 383: Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

These guards fell to the ground and vomited blood, hearts filled with disbelief. They couldn¡¯t block the attack at all; the back of the saber sent them flying by simply sweeping past their chests. Chen Shuwen found it unbelievable.?How is this old servant so powerful? Xu Jingming watched this scene and thought to himself,?Wu Qi¡¯s saber technique can definitely be considered that of a super expert. His actualbat bonus is probably about 30¡Á.? He had good acumen and determined the strength of this strike. ¡°You old hunchback¡­¡± Chen Shuwen found it unbelievable. At this moment, Chen Shi¡¯an¡ªwho had received the news¡ªfinally arrived. Wu Qi coldly swept his gaze at Chen Shuwen and Chen Shi¡¯an and remarked, ¡°The next time I strike, it won¡¯t just be with the back of the saber.¡± This terrified the five guards. Yes, if he had used the de, the five of them would¡¯ve been dead. ¡°Second Uncle.¡± Chen Shuwen gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Look, Chen Qi and his old servant were about to sneak out of the Chen family with those bags. I got someone to check their bags, but this old hunchback injured a few guards.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Chen Qi, you¡¯re leaving today just after being pped?¡± ¡°The 100 taels of silver you gave is in the house,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You don¡¯t even want 100 taels?¡± Chen Shi¡¯an smiled and said, ¡°You do have some backbone! Wu Qi, you came to the Chen family with my wife back then. You¡¯ve been a servant of my Chen family for so many years! How can you leave without my permission?¡± Chen Shi¡¯an also found it strange.?After all these years, I didn¡¯t realize that Wu Qi was that strong? ¡°A servant of the Chen family?¡± Wu Qi sneered. ¡°Does the Chen family have my indenture contract? Back when Miss came here, she tore it up with her own hands. I was a free man the day I came to the Chen family! I was never a servant of your Chen family.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an¡¯s expression changed slightly. ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Chen Qi, once you leave the Chen family, you won¡¯t be a member of the Chen family anymore,¡± Chen Shuwen shouted. ¡°Don¡¯t you use the Chen family¡¯s name to swindle others.¡± ¡°Chen family?¡± Xu Jingming looked around. ¡°Let¡¯s make things clear here today¡ªfrom today onward, my¡­ surname is no longer Chen! I have nothing to do with your Chen family anymore.¡± With that said, Xu Jingming walked out the door with Wu Qi. Nobody dared to stop him. Chen Shuwen and Chen Shi¡¯an watched the two leave. ¡°Second Uncle, impressive,¡± Chen Shuwenmented with a smile. ¡°This Chen Qi really left the Chen family obediently.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also doing this for the family.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an shook his head. ¡°For the sake of the family, I naturally have to give up this son. I¡¯ll pretend that I never had him.¡± With that said, he turned and left. Soon, Chen Shi¡¯an arrived at Chen Qi¡¯s residence. Huh??Chen Shi¡¯an saw a bag of silver on the table in the room. ¡°He really didn¡¯t take the 100 taels of silver with him? He¡¯s as stubborn as his mother! These 100 taels of silver are enough to get me a few drinks.¡± With that said, he hummed a tune and left with the bag of silver. ¡­ ¡°That hunchback, Wu Qi, has such strength?¡± The Chen family¡¯s patriarch frowned slightly when he heard the news. ¡°Unfortunately, he can¡¯t be used by my Chen family. That woman from the Wu family actually tore up Wu Qi¡¯s indenture. She didn¡¯t devote herself to our Chen family after all!¡± The Chen family patriarch¡¯s eyes turned cold. ¡°Dad,¡± Chen Shuwen said, ¡°what should we do next?¡± ¡°Release the news that Chen Qi has abandoned the family! Publicly announce that he has severed ties with the Chen family and will no longer have the surname Chen,¡± the Chen family patriarch ordered. ¡°He is the one who wants to sever ties, so it¡¯s only right for us to remove him from the family register.¡± ¡°We originally had toe up with some contrived method to remove him from the family register. Now, we¡¯repletely in the right doing so.¡± The Chen family patriarch chuckled. Chen Shuwen nodded. ****** In a secluded residence in White County. ¡°Young Master, I usually travel outside and asionally stay here.¡± Wu Qi unlocked the door and pushed it open. ¡°Although it¡¯s not big, it¡¯s considered quiet. Young Master, make do with it for now. I¡¯ll rent a bigger residence in a day or two.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need. I think it¡¯s quite good.¡± Xu Jingming was quite satisfied. Moreover, he didn¡¯t n on staying in White County for long. He still had to go to the Qi family in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture City to find Demon Vanquisher Qi Xiao. This was something Redeye had requested his help. Redeye had even paid him, so he naturally had to settle it as soon as possible. ¡°Young Master, you¡¯ve grown up.¡± Wu Qi was quite happy to see his young master like this. He was worried that the agitation would get to his young master. ¡°Young Master, have a rest. I¡¯ll buy some food.¡± ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Uncle Qi,¡± Xu Jingming said. As Wu Qi was a young beggar adopted by the Wu family back then, his exact age was unknown. However, he was likely about the same age as Chen Qi¡¯s mother. This was because he was only a youth when he first joined the Wu family. He was estimated to be about 40 years old. He¡¯s about 40 years old, but time hasn¡¯t been kind to him,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. He then entered the house and arranged the numerous items in his bag. ¡­ Night fell. Xu Jingming rested in the main building. It¡¯s time to cultivate the Demon Vanquishing technique.?He sat cross-legged on the bed. In the Demon Vanquishing World, the countless mortals were just dirt. The strongest were the Demon Vanquishers and demons. Demons were born from a person¡¯s obsession, drawing upon the demonic aura of the world. As long as the obsession didn¡¯t dissipate, demons were undying and indestructible! Therefore, even though defeating the body of a demon appeared to wipe out everything, the process of destroying a demon¡¯s obsession was known as mental demon refinement. Either the Demon Vanquisher¡¯s mind was stronger, allowing them topletely destroy the demons¡¯ obsessions and dissipate them, or the demon was better. If the refinement failed, the Demon Vanquisher¡¯s mind would be damaged! Therefore, Demon Vanquishing is very dangerous in Demon Vanquishing World,?Xu Jingming thought.?If one is weak and is killed, it will cost another 100 million to reestablish an ount. Death meant a price of 100 million cosmic dors. Even for Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms, the cost of dying once can make one feel the pinch,?Xu Jingming thought.?If I defeat the demon but get defeated by the demon¡¯s obsession during the refinement¡­ the consequences will be even worse! For example, Senior Brother Redeye has the legacy of the Primordial Star Conjecture. He needs to recuperate for five years after his mind and consciousness suffered damage. Ordinary Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms usually suffer worse injuries. Every Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform had great earning capabilities! It was just that most of their time was spent on the evolutionary path or matters pertaining to their homeworld¡¯s civilization. The time and energy they had for earning money were limited. Therefore, the loss of 100 million cosmic dors could still make them feel the pinch. Of course, every Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform didn¡¯t want to have their minds and consciousness injured. This was a greater cost than 100 million cosmic dors. Demon Vanquishing takes two steps. First, kill the demon head-on. Second, use the mind to refine the demon and destroy the demon¡¯s obsession. These two steps get increasingly dangerous,?Xu Jingming thought.?However, I first need to have the strength to subdue the demon. Of the 32 techniques that Senior Brother Redeye imparted, two are based on the Primordial Star Conjecture. They are the Great Sun Demon Vanquishing Diagram and the Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll. I originally had quite a deep understanding of Light Rays, but what suits my insights the best is the Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?Then, I¡¯ll use the Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll as the core method in Demon Vanquishing World. He closed his eyes and began to spread his psychic force to the roof slowly, making ite into contact with the moonlight in the sky.?I¡¯ll use my mind to stir the power of Yin and then have it undergo the transformation of the Myriad Star Formation in my body to cultivate the power of Yin and establish a foundation. This is very simr to using one¡¯s mind to stir Cosmic Force in reality! It¡¯s just that the power of the moon is¡­ far inferior to Cosmic Force. As time passed, his psychic force guided wisps of the power of Yin into his body and transformed themyer byyer before finally turning them into Yin Dharmic powers! When a drop of cold Supreme Yin Dharmic powers was born, Xu Jingming¡¯s absorption speed of the Supreme Yin powers suddenly increased. On the roof, the Supreme Yin light constantly passed through the roof tiles and flew into the house, pouring into his body. ¡­ In the courtyard. Wu Qi sat at the stone table. Suddenly, he sensed something and saw ayer of flowing moonlight on the roof. The moonlight was dense like water that constantly prated the roof tiles. This is¡­?Wu Qi¡¯s body trembled in pleasant surprise.?Drawing upon the power of heaven and earth to refine Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers? Young Master¡ªYoung Master is cultivating a Demon Vanquishing technique??Wu Qi couldn¡¯t contain his excitement. Miss, did you see that? Young Master obtained a secret manual and became a Demon Vanquisher.?Wu Qi¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. Chapter 384 - Simplified Origin Lifeform (1)

Chapter 384: Simplified Origin Lifeform (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Time passed. In the blink of an eye, Xu Jingming had been in the Demon Vanquishing World for half a month. During this half a month, he lived in seclusion in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture¡¯s White County and focused on cultivating the Demon Vanquishing technique. ¡°Uncle Qi.¡± In the morning, Xu Jingming instructed Wu Qi, ¡°I¡¯m preparing to set off for the prefecture capital! Help me find out if there are any caravans heading to the capital.¡± ¡°Alright, Young Master. I¡¯ll ask around now.¡± Wu Qi nodded and immediately rushed out the door excitedly. Ever since he found out that his young master had be a Demon Vanquisher, Wu Qi was in the best of spirits; he was filled with vigor. Xu Jingming stood in the courtyard and sighed to himself.?White County is only a small county with a poption of 200,000 to 300,000. I¡¯ve been here for half a month and have toured the city several times, but I haven¡¯t discovered any demons. Demons were born from human obsessions after drawing upon the demonic aura of the world. In terms of probability, the higher the poption, the higher the probability of a demon being born! The prefecture capital is thergest city in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, and it has a poption of millions. There must be many demons hidden,?Xu Jingming thought. Although there were many demons in the prefecture capital, it was rtively safe. This was because the prefecture capital had the most Demon Vanquishers. Most of the people in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, be it the official Demon Vanquishers or the local Demon Vanquishers, live in the prefecture capital,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?There are very few Demon Vanquishers in the county cities and rural viges. Once a demon is born in a rural vige, it will be a cmity! As for the prefecture capital¡­ Even if a demon is born, they won¡¯t dare to act impudently. Therefore, most of the strongest families live in the prefecture capital. From this point of view, although the Chen family was one of the best in White County, they were very ordinary in the entire Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. The Qi family that Xu Jingming wanted to visit was the strongest kind of family in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. In half a month, I¡¯ve be proficient in the Demon Vanquishing technique. It¡¯s time to visit the capital and experience the so-called ¡®demons,¡¯?Xu Jingming thought. This Demon Vanquishing technique¡­?With a thought, Xu Jingming immediately mobilized the power of heaven and earth with his Dharmic powers. With his Dharmic powers as the skeleton and the power of heaven and earth as flesh and blood, it naturally condensed into ayer of starlight robe that was as thin as a cicada¡¯s wing which draped over Xu Jingming¡¯s body. Dharmic Spell: Protective Starlight! Xu Jingming took a step, and a blurry starlight afterimage appeared in the courtyard. When he finally stopped, seven Xu Jingmings stood in the courtyard, all of them enveloped in starlight. The Demon Vanquishing technique is very simr to an Origin lifeform¡¯s usage of Cosmic Force.?The seven Xu Jingmings became one and stood still, sighing with emotion. Origin lifeforms studied technology and researched the principles of everything in the universe. Then, they used Cosmic Force to use all kinds of methods. Cosmic Force, as the most basic source of energy in the universe, could evolve into everything. For example, using a massive amount of Cosmic Force to construct a cosmic ck hole. For example, forming a Gxy Annihtion Cannon with Cosmic Force. Therefore, every Origin lifeform needed to spend arge amount of time on science. They had very high educational backgrounds! Only then could they push their bodies to evolve further and unleash even more terrifying means. When Dharmic powers draw upon the power of heaven and earth, it¡¯s like an Origin lifeform drawing upon Cosmic Force in an area spanning hundreds of millions of kilometers,?Xu Jingming thought.?The Dharmic spells used are like technological moves¡ªit¡¯s just simpler. The requirements for the mind and consciousness are also lower. Xu Jingming thought about the three Dharmic spells he had cultivated in the past half a month. Yes, although the two Demon Vanquishing techniques¡ªMyriad Star Demon Refining Scroll and Great Sun Demon Vanquishing Diagram¡ªcontained many spells, Xu Jingming temporarily only focused on three of them because he had to go to the prefecture capital as soon as possible. The first was a protective spell that every Demon Vanquisher needed to cultivate. Xu Jingming chose Protective Starlight. Protective Starlight greatly boosted his defense and speed. This spell was divided into three levels: basic mastery, lesser mastery, and greater mastery. As one gradually gained a deeper understanding of this spell, the might of the spell increased, and the time it took to cast the spell decreased! When one reached greater mastery, they could instantly cast a spell. In fact, the foundation of the Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll is Light Rays. The principles behind these spells can be found in the Light Rays volume,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Without studying the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays volume, even if I obtain this Demon Vanquishing technique, I can only emte it. It won¡¯t be possible for me to understand its essence. It¡¯s not bad if I can cultivate it to lesser mastery. As for me¡­ Knowing the essence of these spells, I¡¯ve already cultivated Protective Starlight to greater mastery in half a month,?Xu Jingming thought.?However, it¡¯s only at greater mastery. I can¡¯t transform the spell into a divine power. As one of the top Demon Vanquishing techniques in the Primordial Research Institute, its standards were naturally high. Those who could create the Demon Vanquishing technique from the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage were all top geniuses. To be ranked at the top among the many top geniuses in history¡­ It was obvious that it was very impressive. The so-called basic, lesser, and greater mastery of Primordial Research Institute were the most basic for peerless geniuses like them. Protective Starlight. If I go deeper, it can transform into the divine power, Astral Divine Body,?Xu Jingming thought.?Theplexity will increase a thousandfold. For those who haven¡¯t received the Primordial Star Conjecture legacy, the probability of them mastering the divine power, Astral Divine Body, is almost zero. Of course, it was only close to zero. There would eventually be some geniuses who would take another path and figure out divine powers. Even I need to spend time studying Light Rays. Only after gaining more from it can I have a chance of transforming Protective Starlight into a divine power,?Xu Jingming thought. Chapter 385 - Simplified Origin Lifeform (2)

Chapter 385: Simplified Origin Lifeform (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming chose Entrapment Net for the second Dharmic spell. Entrapment Net was very ordinary. By condensing starlight into a, it could trap, bind, and imprison the enemy. He had also cultivated Entrapment Net to greater mastery. If it went one step further and transformed into a divine power, it would be the divine power, Inescapable Net! When that happened, every node in the Inescapable Net would be like a star, and its might would far exceed that of Entrapment Net. The third Dharmic spell was Bolt! Due to the rules of Demon Vanquishing World, the might of lightning was extraordinary. During Xu Jingming¡¯s initial cultivation, he chose Bolt as his sole means of killing the enemy. Bolt also contained some superficial principles of Light Rays. Of the three spells, Xu Jingming spent the most time cultivating Bolt; he had only reached greater masteryst night. Although all three spells are at greater mastery, they aren¡¯t anything beyond the category they are in. They haven¡¯t reached the level of a divine power,?Xu Jingming thought.?Therefore, I¡¯m far from being an opponent of an Earth Demon. I¡¯ll have to run as far as I can. I can fight anything below Earth Demon.?Xu Jingming was also confident. With his mental strength and having received the Primordial Star legacy for just two-plus months, he encountered significant improvement early on with his visualization cultivation. He believed that it wasn¡¯t bad among Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms. Coupled with the Ice Flower Spirit Liquid¡¯s effects, Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength reached the third realm of Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll in one go. Demon Vanquishers are divided into nine realms. Demons are divided into three major levels: Human Demon, Earth Demon, and Heaven Demon,?he thought to himself.?With my third-realm strength and the three greater mastery spells, I can deal with Human Demons. Things went quite smoothly for Xu Jingming. As a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute, he had obtained the strongest legacy of cosmic humans and had obtained the Demon Vanquishing techniques early on. He still had the advantage in the Demon Vanquishing World. Many Lv. 8 and Lv. 7 cosmic civilizations entered the Demon Vanquishing World in groups. Typically, seniors would first determine the strength of the ¡®demon¡¯ and ensure that it was within the range of the juniors before getting them to deal with it and refine it! After all, charging over without figuring out the ¡®demon¡¯s¡¯ strength was a small matter if one died and lost 100 million cosmic dors! If their minds and consciousness were injured, that would be a serious loss. Xu Jingming and the others were different. The best Demon Vanquishing techniques, their outstanding talent, and almost terrifying strength among their peers gave them the confidence to act alone. For example, Xu Jingming dared to deal with any Human Demon. However, ordinary Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms wouldn¡¯t have the guts to do so. ****** The next day, Xu Jingming and Wu Qi left their residence at dawn. ¡°The Yu family¡¯s business happens to be heading back to the prefecture capital. I paid them 20 taels of silver for the two of us to follow the caravan,¡± Wu Qi said. ¡°It¡¯s more than 500 kilometers to the prefecture capital from White County. This journey will be filled with uncertainties, so it¡¯s better to follow arge caravan.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The county spanned hundreds of kilometers while the entire prefecture spanned 2,000 to 3,000 kilometers. Although the poption in the countryside was small, the numbers added up due to the vastness of the area. Naturally, some demons and bandits hid in the forest. Following arge caravan could avoid a lot of trouble. Soon, Xu Jingming and Wu Qi arrived outside the city gate and saw arge caravan of more than 200 people. ¡°Seventh Master, you¡¯re here.¡± A manager of the caravan walked over and said, ¡°Let¡¯s wait a little longer. Not everyone is here yet, but we¡¯ll definitely set off in an hour.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no rush.¡± Wu Qi nodded. After being in White County for so many years, he was quite famous. ¡°Young Master Chen.¡± The manager was rather polite. He then bowed and left. Xu Jingming and Wu Qi were behind the caravan, surrounded by 50 to 60 people who were following the caravan to the capital. ¡°Brother Chen Qi!¡± A delighted voice sounded. Xu Jingming turned his head and saw a stocky youth and an elder walking over. The stocky youth was very enthusiastic. ¡°I never expected to meet you here. You¡¯re going to the prefecture capital too?¡± ¡°Brother Zhao,¡± Xu Jingming greeted with a smile. ¡°Dad,¡± the stocky youth exined to the elder beside him, ¡°this is my good friend from the martial arts center, Chen Qi.¡± ¡°Young Master Chen.¡± The elder nodded slightly. ¡°Why are you going to the prefecture capital?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Chen Qi studied martial arts at the martial arts center in his youth, but he didn¡¯t achieve much to his name. The stocky youth in front of him was called Zhao Zhen, and he was one of the more outstanding disciples at the center. The stocky Zhao Zhen said excitedly, ¡°I¡¯ve finally reached the realm of being able to gain an inner view of my body and be one with my strength. I¡¯ve finally stepped past the basic threshold of martial arts. My father has decided that our entire family is to prepare to move to the capital. I can also be a disciple of an even more powerful master in the capital.¡± ¡°Basic mastery of martial arts?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Brother Zhao, congrattions.¡± Martial arts were also flourishing in the Demon Vanquishing World. After all, bing a Demon Vanquisher was quite an intangible matter. Learning martial arts¡­ was something anyone in a county city could learn. ¡°It¡¯s rare for our family to produce a martial arts seedling, so we naturally have to go to the prefecture capital,¡± the elder said with a smile. As they conversed, some other people around them also paid attention. ¡°Isn¡¯t that the Chen family¡¯s scion, Chen Qi?¡± ¡°It¡¯s him. I heard that he left the Chen family and severed his ties with them. The Chen family has also removed him from the family register. This news has long spread in White County.¡± ¡°I heard that the Chen family forced this young master to leave. They even relocated his mother¡¯s grave out in order to draw a line between them and the Wu family in the prefecture capital!¡± ¡°The Chen family sure is ruthless.¡± ¡°Poor Young Master Chen Qi. He has to go out and earn a living now.¡± Those people spoke very softly, but Xu Jingming¡¯s strength allowed him to hear them clearly. However, he didn¡¯t mind; he couldn¡¯t stop what others had to say. Momentster, the caravan finally set off. ¡­ The Yu family¡¯s caravan often traveled the various county cities in the prefecture and had plenty of experience. Stops to rest and get supplies were nned and prepared ahead of time. In the blink of an eye, seven days passed, and they were halfway there. Although they had encountered bandits on the way, the Yu family¡¯spany was quite famous in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. The lesser bandits didn¡¯t dare to show their faces at all. As for the more egregious bandits, they let the caravan pass after receiving some toll money. ¡°It¡¯s really not easy to make a trip to the capital,¡± Zhao Zhen said. ¡°Your father treats you really well. He¡¯s moving the entire family for you,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Yeah.¡± Zhao Zhen nodded, and his eyes lit up. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely work harder when I reach the prefecture capital. I have to be a martial arts expert.¡± ¡°I believe you will definitely be a great expert,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°You will definitely make a name for yourself and let the Chen family know how blind they were!¡± Zhao Zhen said. As the two chatted, they walked easily with the caravan. Although they relied on their two legs, even the weaker Zhao Zhen had gained basic mastery of martial arts¡ªhe was already considered a Lv. 5 in reality. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that they amodated the overall speed of the caravan, they could¡¯ve been much faster when fully unleashing their strength. The caravan passed through a forest. The mountain was covered in mist, and an invisible aura gathered in the mist, silently condensing into a blurry figure that spied on the caravan. All this delicious food. If you want to me someone, me it on your bad luck!?The blurry figure was a little excited and couldn¡¯t hold back his killing intent. Whoosh. The blurry figure lunged into the caravan. Buzz. Suddenly, the talisman stuck to a carriage suddenly burned. Boom!? The talisman burst into mes and shot at the blurry figure. ¡°Not good!¡± The experts in the caravan immediately became vignt. Xu Jingming¡ªwho was in the crowd behind the caravan¡ªalso sensed it. He looked up, and his eyes glowed faintly. He couldn¡¯t help but be delighted when he saw a blurry figure in the distance.?I¡¯ve finally encountered a demon? Chapter 386 - First Demon Vanquishment (1)

Chapter 386: First Demon Vanquishment (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

The Yu family¡¯s caravan had made plenty of trips to and from the various counties of Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, so they naturally had experience dealing with demons. The 12 carriages in the caravan were covered in talisman paper from head to tail. No matter where the demon infiltrated, the talisman paper would sense it! The mes formed by the burning talisman followed the demonic aura and crashed into the blurry figure. With a whoosh, the mes were extinguished. ¡°Demon ying Arrows!¡± With a loud shout, the nine sharpshooters in the caravan simultaneously drew a special arrow from their quivers. These arrows were engraved with arge number of runes that contained Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers. The nine of them drew their bows and shot out arrows in one go, targeting the demon. Sharpshooters who could carry Demon ying Arrows were experts who had basic mastery in martial arts. Their strength and speed were extremely high, and the nine arrows arrived in front of the demon in the blink of an eye. Pu! Pu! Pu!? The demon moved like a ghost, dodging three of the arrows. The other six arrows prated his body. When they scored a hit, every arrow erupted with powerful Dharmic powers. The shafts turned to dust under the intense impact, and the defunct metal arrows fell to the ground. ¡°Woo, it really hurts.¡± The demon stabilized himself in midair¡ªit was a tall, thin, and hooked-nosed man. The wounds on his body quickly healed, and his eyes suffused a bloody glow as he swept his gaze across the caravan. Although there was mist around him, most people still saw the demon clearly and saw its blood-colored eyes. ¡°It¡¯s a demon.¡± ¡°A demon!¡± Many people in the caravan panicked. ¡°Don¡¯t panic. The Yu family¡¯spany can deal with this demon,¡± someone shouted. Everyone present had heard of the legends of demons since they were young, so nobody dared to run around. They had the numbers in the caravan, and there were even experts from the Yu family¡¯s caravan putting up a resistance. If they left the caravan¡­ they would die if they encountered demons. ¡°There¡¯s actually a demon.¡± Zhao Zhen¡¯s heart trembled in surprise. ¡°This is the first time I¡¯m seeing one in my life.¡± ¡°Stay away.¡± Old Master Zhao was nervous and solemn. Having lived for so long, he knew how terrifying demons were. Xu Jingming had already walked forward in the chaos, and Wu Qi kept following by his young master¡¯s side. Xu Jingming looked at the demon.?Ordinary talismans can¡¯t injure him at all. When the six Demon ying Arrows hit him¡­ he suffered light injuries! Xu Jingming was also determining the demon¡¯s strength. If he encountered an Earth Demon, he would naturally turn around and flee without a word! Third Master Yu¡ªwho was in charge of the Yu family¡¯s caravan¡ªalso realized that the six Demon ying Arrows failed to deal significant damage and felt that things were going south. ¡°Demon,¡± Third Master Yu shouted and held a golden token in his hand. He said loudly, ¡°This is a True Fire Token. If you don¡¯t retreat, I¡¯ll let you have a taste of true fire.¡± ¡°So what if it¡¯s the True Fire Token? All of you will die today!¡± The demon cackled and lunged at the nearest caravan guard. Swish! Swish! Swish! Another nine Demon ying Arrows enveloped the demon. ¡°Run!¡± Third Master Yu shouted indignantly. Everyone in the caravan understood what it meant when they heard the voice¡ªthe demon was too strong! The Yu family caravan couldn¡¯t hold it back either. The caravan had long formted an escape n, and they carried precious items with them as they fled. ¡°It¡¯s over. It¡¯s over. To encounter this while migrating my entire family to the prefecture capital¡­¡± Old Master Zhao¡¯s face turned pale as he fled with his son and his other family members. ¡°Chen Qi, run,¡± Zhao Zhen shouted at the distant Xu Jingming. At this moment, Xu Jingming was rtively close to the demon. I actually chanced upon such a powerful old demon. The Demon ying Arrows are useless; even the True Fire Token can¡¯t scare him away.?Third Master Yu felt bitter.?Ordinary newborn Human Demons or ordinary Human Demons can usually be seriously injured or even killed by Demon ying Arrows. We can only escape with our precious items! Many people will probably die. The loss of personnel and goods will probably cost me more than 10,000 taels of silver. Although the profits from doing business were very high, the risks were also high! I¡¯ve escorted caravans for 20 years and have encountered demons more than 30 times, but this is the third time they¡¯ve forced me to flee, right??Third Master Yu thought to himself. He carried the True Fire Token, so a demon wouldn¡¯t target him under normal circumstances! After all, if he was forced into a corner, Third Master Yu could only unleash the True Fire Token. Third Master Yu quickly rushed to his nephew in the caravan and prepared to escape with him. ¡°Third Uncle, look!¡± His nephew looked into the distance in shock. Third Master Yu turned his head and saw that in the mist, a covered in starlight had already enveloped and restrained the demon. A youth in a starlight robe stood closest to him and looked at the demon without any fear. The others had long stayed far away. Demon Vanquisher! The demon let out a hoarse roar that echoed throughout the convoy, attracting the attention of many people who were fleeing. ¡°It¡¯s a Demon Vanquisher.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a Demon Vanquisher! We¡¯re saved!¡± Everyone was excited as they looked at the youth in the starlight robe. From Xu Jingming¡¯s current attire, it was obvious that he was a legendary Demon Vanquisher. Huh??Zhao Zhen and Old Master Zhao¡¯s family looked at the current Xu Jingming in surprise. Thepanion they had chatted with and ate with along the way was actually a Demon Vanquisher? ¡°Open!!!¡± The body of the demon¡ªwho looked like a thin, hook-nosed man¡ªwas expanding. His hands were like sharp ws that grabbed the in a bid to tear it apart. He struggled with all his might, alternately charging left and right. He tried his best to kick and tear with his hands and feet. It took him a few seconds before one of the starlight ropes snapped with a bang, causing the starlight in the to dim slightly. This delighted the demon, and he tore at it with all his might. Chapter 387 - First Demon Vanquishment (2)

Chapter 387: First Demon Vanquishment (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°That demon is about to escape,¡± someone shouted in panic. Everyone in the caravan was very uneasy.?Could it be that this Demon Vanquisher can¡¯t defeat this demon? Xu Jingming looked up andmented to himself,?With my Third Realm Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers, my greater mastery Entrapment Net is indeed tough enough! It can at leastst for a few seconds, preventing this demon from escaping. It has only ripped apart one or two starlight ropes, but the entire hasn¡¯t copsed. Although he had mastered three spells, this was the first time he was using them in battle. He naturally had to confirm the pros and cons of the spells so that he could fight enemies better in the future. Roar! Upon hearing the demon¡¯s ear-piercing voice that echoed in an area of one to two kilometers, many people in the caravan covered their ears in horror. The demon finally ripped off two more starlight ropes and crawled out of the hole. Only then did Xu Jingming form a hand seal, and his Dharmic powers drew upon the power of heaven and earth. ¡°Begone!¡± he shouted. Lightning appeared out of thin air and twisted like a snake. It was dazzling, and the moment it appeared, it struck down at the demon. Bang! The lightning struck, and there was a ringing boom. With just one strike, the demon¡ªwho had most of its body out of the¡ªwas left with several holes dotting its body as if it were leaking air. The demon¡¯s consciousness instantly went nk from the explosion and waspletely stunned. Bolt was extremely powerful against demons! In terms of destructive power, it was much more terrifying than the Entrapment Net. After striking out with the first bolt of lightning, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t stop at all and channeled his Dharmic powers. Bang! Bang! After the first bolt of lightning struck, a second and third bolt descended! Instacasting the spells resulted in non-stop lightning strikes! The three bolts of lightning locked onto the demon and chased after it. Why is this Bolt so terrifying??The demon had just regained consciousness when he saw the second bolt of lightningnd in front of him. Bang!? The bolt of lightning exploded in the demon¡¯s consciousness. The second bolt of lightningpletely shattered the demon¡¯s body! The third bolt of lightning reduced the demon into nothingness! Only a trace of his intrinsic demonic aura remained as he attempted to escape! Xu Jingming could clearly sense it with his mental strength. ¡°Entrap!¡± Xu Jingming controlled the Entrapment Net, and the damaged was quickly restored. It enveloped the surrounding area and the remaining tinge of demonic aura. The quickly shrank and imprisoned the demonic aura into a small starlight ball. Only then did Xu Jingming take out a ck jade bottle and pull out its stopper. The starlight ballnded in the ck jade bottle before he stuffed the stopper. This demon¡¯s intrinsic demonic aura isposed of obsessions. If his obsessions don¡¯t dissipate, he will be undying,?Xu Jingming thought.?It needs a Demon Vanquisher to refine the demon with their mind! Only then can Ipletely eliminate him. Lv. 7 and even Lv. 8 cosmic lifeformse to Demon Vanquishing World to refine demons with their minds so as to improve their mental strength. However, this is also the greatest risk. I have to be careful. To refine demons with the mind was a sh between minds. On one side were the thoughts of the Demon Vanquisher, and on the other side was the obsession of the demon! The collision of their thoughts was also most dangerous. If the demon lost, the obsession would dissipate and die outpletely. If the Demon Vanquisher lost, their mind would be damaged! It¡¯s not suitable to refine the demon while traveling,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?I need a safe environment and be in tip-top state before refining the demon. Xu Jingming put the jade bottle away. The jade bottle was rtively cheap ck jade bought in White County, but the jade was exquisite and had the effect of blocking demonic aura. After Xu Jingming personally carved the runes in the Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll and injected a wisp of Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers, he could seal this wisp of intrinsic demonic aura for a long time. Of course, Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers needed to be replenished regrly; otherwise, the demon would escape. ¡°Greetings, sir. I¡¯m Yu He.¡± Third Master Yu was already all smiles as he ran over and bowed respectfully. He was especially grateful to this Demon Vanquisher. Because of him, fewer people in the caravan died, and they didn¡¯t lose any goods! ¡°Third Master, this is Young Master Chen Qi from White County,¡± a manager rushed over and whispered. Xu Jingming frowned slightly when he saw this and said, ¡°My surname isn¡¯t Chen anymore. My surname is Wu, so call me¡­ Wu Ming.¡± The name Wu Ming was his public alias in the Primordial Research Institute! He used it publicly when traveling. Of course, the probability of encountering someone in Demon Vanquishing World who knew the meaning of Wu Ming as an alias was very low. After all, very few factions knew the aliases of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s peripheral members. ¡°Wu?¡± Third Master Yu nodded when he heard that. ¡°I heard about your situation in White County. The Chen family has indeed gone too far; they were blind to chase you out.¡± ¡°Mr. Wu, are you nning on living in the prefecture capital in the future?¡± Third Master Yu asked again. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Third Master Yu smiled and said, ¡°Mr. Wu, you¡¯ve done our Yu family a favor by killing that demon! Our Yu family has nothing to repay you with, and we happen to have some businesses in the prefecture capital. We¡¯re willing to give you a courtyard to settle down.¡± ¡°A courtyard?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°A courtyard in the capital isn¡¯t cheap.¡± ¡°Sir, you saved many lives in the caravan and also saved the goods, saving our Yu family from losing more than 10,000 taels of silver! Compared to this, what¡¯s a courtyard? Our Yu family still benefited,¡± Third Master Yu said. Xu Jingming looked at him and nodded with a smile. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll ept it.¡± Chapter 388 - First Demon Vanquishment (3)

Chapter 388: First Demon Vanquishment (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

It wasn¡¯t cheap to hire Demon Vanquishers to deal with demons! This was because Lv. 7 and Lv. 8 experts descended into Demon Vanquishing World to deal with demons. If they failed, they would lose 100 million cosmic dors, or even worse, their minds would be damaged. Therefore, the price the natives had to pay to hire them wasn¡¯t small. ¡°We are still a few days from the prefecture capital. Please get some rest in the carriage.¡± Third Master Yu was very enthusiastic. He immediately emptied a carriage and specially invited the Demon Vanquisher to rest in it. ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and immediately invited his good friend¡ªZhao Zhen¡ªand Mr. Zhao¡¯s family to the carriage with him. The carriage could still fit the few of them. ¡°Your surname is Wu?¡± ¡°Chen Qi is actually a Demon Vanquisher!¡± ¡°The Chen family is really blind to have expelled such a powerful Demon Vanquisher from the Chen family.¡± ¡°If the Chen family learns of this, they will probably go crazy with regret. A powerful Demon Vanquisher! A demon that even the Yu family¡¯s caravan couldn¡¯t stop¡­ was finished off by Young Master Chen Qi. Such a Demon Vanquisher was actually removed from the family register.¡± ¡°He¡¯s not called Chen Qi anymore; he¡¯s called Wu Ming! We have to call him Mr. Wu.¡± ¡°He took his mother¡¯s surname.¡± Many people in the caravan discussed softly when they saw Xu Jingming enter the carriage. They were excited about surviving the cmity and were also grateful to Mr. Wu for saving their lives, so they naturally stood on his side. ¡­ In the carriage. Mr. Zhao and the others were a little reserved. ¡°Chen¡­¡± Zhao Zhen couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°You changed your name? Wu Ming?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°That¡¯s good. Change your name and cut ties with the Chen family.¡± Zhao Zhen agreed with his friend, but he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°How did you suddenly be a Demon Vanquisher? I heard that it¡¯s very difficult to cultivate to be a Demon Vanquisher. You need opportunities and luck.¡± ¡°Yes, the requirements are also very harsh.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Mental strength was the greatest threshold. For example, when Xu Jingming first reached Lv. 7, his mental strength could probably only reach the first realm of Demon Vanquishing before the mysteriousnd¡¯s test. After passing the test and cultivating the Primordial Star legacy, he reached the ordinary standards of a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, allowing him to reach the second realm of Demon Vanquishing. He had reached the third realm not only because he had cultivated visualization for more than two months but also because of the Ice Flower Spirit Liquid¡¯s help. From this, it was obvious how high the threshold for Demon Vanquishing was! ¡°I¡¯m definitely not cut out for it.¡± Zhao Zhen sighed. Xu Jingming smiled and didn¡¯t say anything. ¡­ ¡°Third Uncle, you want to give a courtyard to that Demon Vanquisher?¡± His nephew couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Our Yu family¡¯s courtyard in the prefecture capital costs at least 2,000 taels, right? You want to give it away just like that?¡± ¡°Demon Vanquishers don¡¯t care much about money.¡± Third Master Yu nced at his nephew. ¡°If he finds you to his liking, he¡¯ll be willing to help you deal with the demons without any payment. If he¡¯s unwilling, he won¡¯t even look at you even if you give them 100,000 taels or more! Therefore, it¡¯s very important to build a good rtionship with powerful Demon Vanquishers. If you usually serve them well, it¡¯s easy to get their help at critical moments.¡± His nephew nodded slightly. ¡°Mr. Wu is a scion who was expelled from the Chen family. He¡¯s so young, but he¡¯s such a powerful Demon Vanquisher. It¡¯s obvious that he¡¯s extremely talented,¡± Third Master Yu said. ¡°Perhaps he will be an influential figure among the many Demon Vanquishers in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture for a long time.¡± His nephew understood. ¡°Third Uncle, I understand.¡± ****** Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have the intention of hiding his identity. Only when he was famous enough would others seek him out, allowing him to find demons more efficiently. The journey became much smoother, and the Yu family served him well. Along the way, all kinds of fruits, wine, and food were carefully prepared. Eleven days after they left White County, the caravan finally arrived in the evening. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived at the prefecture capital.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve finally reached the capital.¡± ¡°Prefecture capital, here Ie!¡± The caravan became lively, and many people were excited. Xu Jingming also lifted the carriage curtain and saw a huge city in front of him¡ªit was also thergest city in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. ¡°The prefectural capital.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. He would settle down first before visiting Qi Xiao. Chapter 389 - Visiting the Qi family (1)

Chapter 389: Visiting the Qi family (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

In Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, countless people in the various counties and viges yearned to live in the prefecture capital! This was because most of the Demon Vanquishers lived here, making the prefecture capital the safest and most stable ce in the prefecture. A courtyard in the prefecture capital was rather expensive. ¡°Mr. Wu, is this residence to your satisfaction?¡± Third Master Yu asked warmly. Xu Jingming looked at the manor in front of him. The most outstanding thing about the manor was a ratherrge back garden¡ªthe back garden covered more than ten acres ofnd. Smallkes demarcated different parts of the back garden, making it rather exquisite. ¡°Such a residence would cost at least 5,000 taels in the prefecture capital.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at Third Master Yu. This residence was rtively remote, but it upied arge area. It definitely cost more than 5,000 taels of silver. ¡°The Yu family sure is generous,¡± Wu Qi added. ¡°It¡¯s a token of appreciation to Mr. Wu for saving our lives. If it weren¡¯t for Mr. Wu, many people in our Yu family would be dressed in mourning clothes,¡± Third Master Yu said. ¡°By the way, Mr. Wu, there are rules in the city. Once a new Demon Vanisher is discovered, it has to be reported to the authorities. Our Yu family doesn¡¯t dare hide it, so we have to report your matters to the authorities as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had already gathered detailed information before entering. Third Master Yu heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Then, I won¡¯t disturb you any further. Goodbye.¡± ¡°Take care, Third Master Yu.¡± Xu Jingming walked him out and watched him leave. ¡°Young Master.¡± Wu Qi stared at the huge residence excitedly. ¡°I have to hire a few maidservants and servants to take care of such a huge residence. I¡¯ll go to the market tomorrow and hire a few people.¡± ¡°Uncle Qi, do as you see fit.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s go out for dinner.¡± ¡­ Cheng¡¯an Prefecture City, Demon Vanquishing Division. Demon Vanquishers were talking about a case. ¡°Captain, although this demon in Liu¡¯an Alley of the East District is a newborn demon, from the dossier¡¯s information, he¡¯s very strong. I¡¯m not confident. Captain, do you think it¡¯s suitable for me to take over the case?¡± A Demon Vanquisher held the dossier and asked the captain beside him. The captain was a tall man with long, narrow eyes. He looked at the dossier and said, ¡°You are only at the second realm, and your spells arecking. Don¡¯t throw your life away.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll follow your orders,¡± the Demon Vanquisher immediately said. ¡°Everyone,e over.¡± An elder appeared in the yard. The surrounding Demon Vanquishers bowed slightly. ¡°Your Excellency.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a new Demon Vanquisher in town,¡± the elder said. ¡°Although there are quite a number of unaffiliated Demon Vanquishers in the city, you have to take note of this person.¡± ¡°Your Excellency, is this person very powerful?¡± someone asked. ¡°It¡¯s very likely a fourth-realm Demon Vanquisher. Furthermore, he should have a very powerful background in real life.¡± The elder handed a piece of paper to the tall captain, who took it and read it carefully. ¡°Suspected to be at the fourth realm?¡± ¡°He has a powerful background in reality?¡± The surrounding Demon Vanquishers jolted and looked at the piece of paper. With the speed at which their brains worked, they couldpletely memorize the contents of a page with a nce. There was some simple information recorded on the piece of paper¡ª Wu Ming: Suspected to be a fourth-realm Demon Vanquisher. His identity when he descended into the Demon Vanquishing World was Chen Qi from the Chen family of Cheng¡¯an Prefecture¡¯s White County. After being expelled by the Chen family, he changed his name to Wu Ming and has now arrived in the prefecture capital. On the way to the prefecture capital, he encountered a demon. The demon easily withstood more than ten Demon ying Arrows and wasn¡¯t afraid of the True Fire Token. Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming took action. He wore a starlight robe and trapped the demon with an Entrapment Net. He then killed the demon with three consecutive lightning bolts. ¡°Chen Qi from White County¡¯s Chen family?¡± ¡°White County. We have three Demon Vanquishers stationed there! I¡¯ve never heard of Chen Qi.¡± ¡°It means that he wasn¡¯t a Demon Vanquisher previously! He should¡¯ve just descended.¡± ¡°That demon could easily withstand more than ten Demon ying Arrows. He should be considered top-notch among Human Demons, but when fighting this person, he was powerless. This person¡­ is indeed a fourth-realm Demon Vanquisher.¡± ¡°Three consecutive lightning bolts. Clearly, he had insta-cast the spells.¡± These Demon Vanquishers had deduced a lot from the simple intelligence. ¡°He didn¡¯t join a sect or the government. He stayed in White County and became a Demon Vanquisher,¡± the elder said. ¡°This means that his Demon Vanquishing technique was obtained from reality!¡± ¡°A newly descended Demon Vanquisher dares to act alone. How confident,¡± the captain praised. Everyone present remembered the name ¡®Wu Ming.¡¯ ****** Although the demon¡¯s essence demonic aura was sealed in the jade bottle, Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t in a rush to refine it. More haste, less speed! After all, refining demons was a battle between one¡¯s mind and obsession. He rested soundly for the night. The next morning, Uncle Qi went to the city to hire people while Xu Jingming went to the Qi family. One of the top families in the entire prefecture capital.?Xu Jingming arrived at the Qi residence alone. The Qi family was indeed extraordinary. The residence upied an astonishinglyrge area, and there were guards stationed outside. The guards on duty looked at the cyan-robed Xu Jingming and felt his extraordinariness. All of them became much more polite. ¡°Please inform your superior.¡± Xu Jingming walked to the door and said, ¡°Just say that Wu Ming is here to visit Senior Qi Xiao.¡± ¡°Senior Qi Xiao?¡± The guards were somewhat puzzled; they had never heard of the name ¡®Qi Xiao.¡¯ However, the Qi family had many people, so they only knew a number of the names. ¡°Sir, please wait a moment,¡± a guard said before entering the residence to report. Chapter 390 - Visiting the Qi family (2)

Chapter 390: Visiting the Qi family (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Momentster. An old butler ran out and looked at him. ¡°Sir, are you the one wishing to meet Senior Qi Xiao?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The old butler nodded slightly. ¡°Sir, follow me.¡± Xu Jingming entered the manor. There were also some young members of the Qi family in the manor who watched this scene curiously. ¡°Butler Ding serves the patriarch. He actually came out to wee him personally?¡± ¡°What¡¯s this person¡¯s background?¡± The young adults of the Qi family were very curious. The patriarch had a very high status in the Qi family. Even the City Lord of Cheng¡¯an Prefecture had to give the patriarch due respect. Soon, Xu Jingming arrived at a pavilion. A white-haired elder sat there and smiled at him. With a slight wave of his hand, Butler Ding bowed and left. When the white-haired elder smiled at him¡ª Boom~~~ An invisible psychic force pressed down! Xu Jingming stood in ce and used the psychic techniques recorded in Light Rays to fortify his defense and block the attack. Although he wasn¡¯t as strong as his opponent¡¯s mind, just defending was more than enough. ¡°Greetings, Senior. I¡¯m Wu Ming,¡± Xu Jingming greeted with a bow. ¡°My name is Qi Chen. Don¡¯t call me senior,¡± the elder said with a smile. ¡°In reality, it¡¯s still unknown who¡¯s older and who¡¯s younger. My actual age is only a little over 1,000 years. I¡¯m considered young among Rank 8 cosmic lifeforms.¡± ¡°You are a little older than me in real life as well,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°Then, just call me Brother Qi Chen,¡± the elder said with a smile. ¡°From the looks of it, you haven¡¯t been in the Demon Vanquishing World for long, right?¡± ¡°Yes, I just descended recently.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°How do you know the name Qi Xiao then?¡± The elder was curious. ¡°She has left the Demon Vanquishing World for almost 20 years.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned.?Almost twenty years? In other words, after Qi Xiao returned to Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, she quickly left the Demon Vanquishing World. ¡°I¡¯m here under someone¡¯s request,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°My senior brother, Redeye, asked me for help to meet Qi Xiao.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll send her a message through the virtual world¡¯swork now. Whether shees to see you or not depends on her,¡± the elder said. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Thank you, Brother Qi Chen.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± The elder smiled and asked, ¡°Brother Wu Ming, are you going to settle down here in the future?¡± ¡°I have such ns,¡± Xu Jingming answered. ¡°Then, you can consider joining my Qi family.¡± The elder smiled and tried to rope him in. ¡°Our Qi family¡¯s Demon Vanquishers are actually friends in real life. To take care of each other, they decided to descend into the Qi family.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in understanding. It was very normal. In some low-level civilizations, a civilization¡¯s Lv. 7s and 8s might choose to descend into the same family in the Demon Vanquishing World! They would unite to deal with the danger that gued the Demon Vanquishing World. ¡°My Qi family is still very powerful in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture.¡± The elder blinked and said, ¡°If you join the Qi family, everyone can work together. It will be much safer when dealing with demons.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll consider it,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡­ In reality, on an extremely prosperous inhabited, in a towering building that reached into the clouds. On the top floor of the building. A woman in ck sat at her desk. She had ice-blue eyes and silver hair that draped over her shoulders. Her eyes were cold and emotionless as she read the information on the screen in front of her. There were a total of 326 shadows in midair. ¡°What¡¯s going on with the Darkside Gxy?¡± The ck-clothed woman looked at the information and frowned. ¡°In just a short period of time, the earnings have decreased by 37%! Immediately send thew enforcement team to capture Director-General Mondeo of the Darkside Gxy and strictly investigate!¡± ¡°Yes, Seventh Executive.¡± A phantom stood up and answered respectfully. The woman in ck coldly reviewed the other documents. The participants of the meeting were also nervously waiting for the woman¡¯s orders. Huh? A message from my brother? Isn¡¯t he in the Demon Vanquishing World??The ck-clothed woman was somewhat puzzled. She opened the message and was stunned. She looked at the message and read it silently. Redeye??The woman in ck¡¯s heart trembled slightly. She thought she could forget this name. In order to sever the effects of her lingering emotions, she had left the Demon Vanquishing World. It had been nearly twenty years, but she still asionally thought of him. Every time she thought of him¡­ intense emotions surged in her heart. I thought you wouldn¡¯t care. I thought you only treated it as a dream in the virtual world. I never expected you toe to me first, the ck-robed woman thought to herself. She was silent for a long time. The 326 phantoms waited silently. Nobody dared to make a sound. ¡°Let¡¯s call it a day.¡± With that said, the woman in ck tapped her finger gently, and all the phantoms in the meeting dissipated. ¡­ In the Demon Vanquishing World. Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, Qi family. Xu Jingming was chatting with the Qi family¡¯s patriarch. ¡°After reaching Lv. 8, it gets harder and harder to raise one¡¯s mental strength.¡± Qi Chen sighed. ¡°It¡¯s said that the effects from refining demons in the Demon Vanquishing World are very good, but this is the third time I¡¯ve been born into the Demon Vanquishing World! The effects are getting weaker and weaker. Look at me¡­ I can¡¯t improve at all after cultivating to the fifth realm!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy to raise one¡¯s mental strength,¡± Xu Jingming agreed. The speed at which he improved in actualbat was much slower in terms of mental strength. ¡°I¡¯ve tried so many solutions.¡± Qi Chen looked up at the sky. ¡°I¡¯ve tried eight virtual worlds that promised better effects. I¡¯ve also been lucky enough to get an Origin lifeform to personally guide me! In reality, I also hid my identity to find a job and did threepletely different jobs¡­¡± ¡°But the improvement was just slow,¡± Qi Chen continued. ¡°You¡¯re still young. You¡¯re only slightly over a thousand years old,¡± Xu Jingming consoled. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m still young.¡± Qi Chen nodded. ¡°You can¡¯t be hasty when ites to psychic force. In fact, there are some peerless geniuses in the Cosmic Human Alliance. I heard that many of them became Origin lifeforms in less than a thousand years. I wonder how they cultivate.¡± Xu Jingming secretly muttered to himself when he heard that. He knew those geniuses very well! Apart from having outstanding talent and the best heritage, they could also consume Ice Flower Spirit Liquid for extended periods. Without Ice Flower Spirit Liquid, it would take a long time for those peerless geniuses to be Origin lifeforms. ¡°Huh?¡± Sensing something, Xu Jingming and Qi Chen turned their heads. A tall woman in ck walked over from afar. There were some wrinkles on her face. After all, she was 51 years old in the Demon Vanquishing World. But from her face and aura, Xu Jingming was certain that this woman was a peerless beauty when she was young. ¡°I¡¯m Qi Xiao.¡± The woman in ck spoke very directly as she looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Redeye sent you?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Senior Brother Redeye asked me toe to give you his virtual world¡¯s contact information.¡± When Qi Xiao heard that, a rare smile appeared on her cold face. Chapter 391 - Demon Refinement (1)

Chapter 391: Demon Refinement (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Qi Chen was secretly surprised when he saw this scene.?This sister of mine is decisive and cold-hearted. She¡¯s smiling just because someone gave her their contact information? There must be a secret behind this. Qi Xiao walked to a chair and sat down. She looked at Xu Jingming and asked, ¡°You¡¯re Redeye¡¯s junior brother? What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°His name is Wu Ming,¡± Qi Chen exined. ¡°He rushed over to visit you the moment he descended into the Demon Vanquishing World.¡± ¡°This was also a request by my senior brother, so I naturally have to do my best,¡± Xu Jingming remarked with a smile. ¡°Senior brother?¡± Qi Xiao said softly, ¡°It looks like you know him in reality. What kind of person do you think your senior brother is?¡± She had only shared some fate with Redeye in the Demon Vanquishing World for a period of time and had nevere into contact with him in reality. Now that they were about toe into ¡®contact,¡¯ she felt inexplicably nervous! She wanted to learn more about Redeye¡¯s situation in reality from this Junior Brother Wu Ming. ¡°This senior brother of mine?¡± Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. As a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute, everyone hid their true identities, so he knew very little about Senior Brother Redeye. He only knew that Senior Brother Redeye was 719 years old this year and was very close to bing a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. At the same time¡­ He was very rich! Most of his senior brothers and sisters had extraordinary backgrounds, but they unanimously recognized that their third brother, Redeye, was extremely rich! Moreover, when the eight of them gathered and chatted, Xu Jingming felt that Fourth Sister Monina and Senior Brother Redeye probably knew each other in reality. As for the others, they likely kept their real identities absolutely secret. ¡°I don¡¯t know much about him either,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The least I know is that he¡¯s much better than me in terms of evolution.¡± ¡°What about his character in reality?¡± Qi Xiao pressed. ¡°Straightforward,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Qi Xiao asked. Xu Jingming thought for a moment beforementing, ¡°He¡¯s rather rich. He¡¯s definitely richer than me.¡± Qi Xiao nodded and didn¡¯t mind. Rich? She dealt with money all day, and money was only a number in her eyes. ¡°Senior Brother Redeye¡¯s contact information.¡± Xu Jingming took out a letter and handed it to the other party. Qi Xiao reached out to take it and looked at the contact information written on it. Then, mes rose in her hand, reducing the paper to ashes. ¡°Got it.¡± Qi Xiao got up and smiled. ¡°Thank you, Brother Wu Ming.¡± Then, she disappeared into thin air and left the Demon Vanquishing World. Qi Chen anxiously sat on the chair closest to Xu Jingming and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the rtionship between your Senior Brother Redeye and Qi Xiao?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head and answered honestly, ¡°I¡¯m not sure either. I¡¯m just a messenger.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Qi Chen was exasperated. ¡°Brother Qi Chen.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°Now that the matter has been settled, it¡¯s time for me to leave.¡± Patriarch Qi Chen got up to send him off. ¡°Alright, Brother Wu Ming. If you encounter any trouble in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, feel free toe to me. The Qi family has quite some say in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and bade farewell. ¡­ In the virtual world. In Redeye¡¯s personal space, he had already changed his appearance and turned into a young man. Hey on the sofa casually, sitting up and walking a few times. Junior Brother Wu Ming said that he has given my contact number. Why hasn¡¯t she contacted me??Redeye sat down again, his back straight and his brows furrowed. She won¡¯t¡­ not contact me, right? No¡­ Since she¡¯d chosen to meet Junior Brother Wu Ming, she should contact me after receiving my contact number.?Redeye was also panicking. Suddenly¡ª A message appeared. Redeye¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he tapped gently, allowing the other party to enter his personal space. Qi Xiao¡ªwho looked much younger now¡ªwalked into his personal space. She had changed into a silver robe that matched her silver hair. Her eyes flickered with a strange glow as she looked at the youth in front of her. ¡°Qi Xiao.¡± Redeye had already gotten up. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say not to contact one another after our separation? To treat it as a form of mental tempering?¡± Qi Xiao said. Redeye was slightly taken aback as he whispered, ¡°I failed a demon refinement not long ago.¡± ¡°You failed?¡± Qi Xiao¡¯s expression changed as she asked, ¡°Were your injuries serious?¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright.¡± Redeye looked at Qi Xiao. ¡°I failed in my mental battle with that Heaven Demon because I felt that what the Heaven Demon said made sense! Life bes mundane and pitiful if evolution is the only thing that matters. Evolution is important to the entire human race, but for human individuals, emotions¡­ might be more important than evolution.¡± At the critical moment of the mental confrontation, it was because of his rtionship with Qi Xiao that he failed. He also truly realized that he had never been able to get over Qi Xiao. Qi Xiao blushed slightly and asked, ¡°Are you confessing?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Redeye nodded. ¡°Are you agreeable?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to ask if I¡¯m single in reality?¡± Qi Xiao gazed at him. ¡°Moreover, I know nothing about you in reality.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve always been single,¡± Redeye remarked. Qi Xiao also smiled. ¡°Me too. Let¡¯s try it out first.¡± Redeye¡¯s heart was filled with joy as he reached out to hold Qi Xiao¡¯s hand. Thetter didn¡¯t refuse. ¡°Have a seat.¡± Redeye brought Qi Xiao to the sofa and sat down. Qi Xiao smiled at him and said, ¡°I won¡¯t hide it from you. My real name is Qi Yunxiao, Demon Cloud. My name should make you guess that I¡¯m from the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s Demon Cloud family.¡± Redeye nodded. ¡°The Demon Cloud family is ranked in the top 100 in the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± Chapter 392 - Demon Refinement (2)

Chapter 392: Demon Refinement (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

It had to be known that there were a total of 185 Star Alliances in the entire cosmic sector. For the Demon Cloud family to be ranked in the top 100 among countless ancient families, it was obvious that they had an extremely deep heritage. ¡°The current patriarch of my Demon Cloud family is a Lv. 10 powerhouse from the Primordial Research Institute, Pan Li Demon Cloud,¡± Qi Xiao said. ¡°Of course, there are also three Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms! The family owns more than 30 gxies.¡± Redeye nodded. ¡°As for me¡­¡± Qi Xiao nced at Redeye and said softly, ¡°I¡¯m currently the youngest Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform in the Demon Cloud family. Be it the patriarch or the family elders, they think highly of me. Once you date me, they will also review your information. It might be a little troublesome for you.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to feel pressured. Let¡¯s do things in private and not make it public.¡± Qi Xiao stared at Redeye. ¡°We¡¯ll make it public when we¡¯re ready.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Redeye nodded. He could sense Qi Xiao¡¯s care and concern for him, and this made him vaguely feel that¡­ taking the initiative to contact her might be the wisest choice he had made. The demon refinement may have failed, but Redeye felt that the failure was worth it. ¡°I¡¯ve revealed my real identity. What about you?¡± Qi Xiao looked at Redeye. ¡°I have to keep it confidential,¡± Redeye said. ¡°Confidential?¡± Qi Xiao was stunned. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°You should know that I¡¯m a high-level Demon Vanquisher,¡± Redeye said. ¡°Actually, my true realm is the ninth realm.¡± Qi Xiao was surprised.?Ninth realm? ¡°Yes, I¡¯m not far from bing an Origin lifeform.¡± Redeye nodded. ¡°I¡¯m a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute. Our true identity needs to be kept secret; this is also a rule of the Primordial Research Institute.¡± Qi Xiao smiled. ¡°I never expected you to be a peerless genius. I also wanted to enter a top faction back then, but I was stillcking and failed the review.¡± She was already very outstanding, but the eptance threshold for the 17 top factions was too high. ¡°Then, what about your Junior Brother Wu Ming?¡± Redeye said, ¡°Although he uses the name Wu Ming¡ªwhich means he¡¯s not afraid of others knowing that he¡¯s from the Primordial Research Institute¡ªit¡¯s best if you don¡¯t spread it.¡± Qi Xiao nodded. ¡°Got it. How long do you reckon it will take to be an Origin lifeform?¡± ¡°Probably within a hundred years.¡± Redeye didn¡¯t hide the truth. Qi Xiao smiled and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s good! When you be an Origin lifeform, the elders in the family won¡¯t be so much of an obstacle. You are probably aware of how many pointless rules an ancient family like the Demon Cloud family has. They will only make an exception when you be an Origin lifeform.¡± Redeye nodded. He enjoyed this moment. ****** Demon Vanquishing World, Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, Prefecture Capital. Senior Brother Redeye and Qi Xiao¡¯s rtionship doesn¡¯t seem ordinary,?Xu Jingming thought and felt rxed. After all, being able to smoothlyplete the matter Senior Brother Redeye requested eased one of his worries. When he returned to his residence, he saw Wu Qi talking to a few people. ¡°Young Master.¡± Wu Qi immediately greeted Xu Jingming. ¡°I hired these five people this morning. They¡¯re all locals.¡± ¡°Master.¡± The five servants bowed respectfully. ¡°This is Liu Fu. He will be the gatekeeper of the residence in the future,¡± Wu Qi introduced. ¡°This is Cheng Daniu. He¡¯s quite strong and will be in charge of chores in the residence.¡± ¡°Greetings, Master. I¡¯m Liu Fu (Daniu).¡± The two bowed respectfully. ¡°This is Aunt Zhang, who will be the cook for the residence.¡± ¡°This is the Liu family¡¯s third daughter and the Gu family¡¯s youngest girl. They shall serve you as maidservants,¡± Wu Qi exined. ¡°Greetings, Master. I¡¯m Liu Sanya (Gu Yu).¡± The two maidservants were good-looking and knew their ce. Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Uncle Qi, you¡¯re really fast. You hired everyone so quickly.¡± ¡°There are many people on the market looking for jobs,¡± Wu Qi said. ¡°I picked them out quickly. Every one of them will be on probation for a month. If there¡¯s no problem, they will serve the residence for three years.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll leave everything to you, Uncle Qi.¡± With the personnel hired, everything in the residence quickly went on track. Many spots were cleaned up, including theke. The residence looked much more presentable. ¡­ Night. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the bed and took out a jade bottle. Everything is in ce. It¡¯s time to begin the demon refinement.?Xu Jingming was very cautious. It wasn¡¯t difficult to kill the demon; with his strength, he was fearless against any demon below the rank of Earth Demon. However, it was different for demon refinement. Let my first demon refinement begin!?Xu Jingming removed the stopper and sucked. A wisp of intrinsic demonic aura rushed out of the bottle and entered his mouth before being swallowed. Buzz! When he swallowed this mouthful of intrinsic demonic aura, memories immediately attacked his consciousness. When taking the brunt of the memories, everything was as if he had seen it with his own eyes. Xu Jingming saw a young man named Li Chong. He was the owner of a medicine hall in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture¡¯s Liuxian County, and he had carefully managed the family business his ancestors had handed down to him! He also had a beautiful wife and two children. Overall, he was considered a respectable person in Liuxian County. His father was in charge of the medicine hall in the past, but after his father died, Li Chong realized how difficult it was for his father to manage it personally. He had to deal with the officials in the county! Even if they spat on his face, he had to smile obsequiously. There were also some extortionists he had to wee with a smile and give silver to. He wasn¡¯t afraid of hooligans, but he couldn¡¯t afford to offend the factions behind them. After being mistreated everywhere, Li Chong finally understood the hardships his father had suffered. He endured it! If he wanted to run a business, he had to endure all of this. But one day, while he was still in the medicine hall, he was arrested by the county office and imprisoned. They said that a murder had happened and that he was suspected of being the murderer. Chapter 393 - Demon Refinement (3)

Chapter 393: Demon Refinement (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

After being imprisoned, Li Chong cried out for justice. Under the constables¡¯ oppression, he could only offerrge sums of money. But before he could have his case elevated elsewhere, he was ¡®hanged¡¯ in prison. He only learned the truth before he died. ¡°You pitiful worm. Master Wang from the county has gotten together with your wife, so he wants you dead.¡± The two murderers carried him up and hung him by his neck, immediately killing him. The memories ended. ¡°Hahaha¡­ Isn¡¯t it ridiculous?¡±?Li Chong in his demon form appeared and stared at Xu Jingming with his blood-colored eyes.?¡°This world is ridiculous, isn¡¯t it? I worked hard to manage my business, and I was bullied by the officials and the gangs, but in the end, my wife and children were robbed from me. My assets were snatched, and I died in prison as an innocent man.¡± ¡°As for the officials, they remain high and mighty despite their utter disregard of human lives.¡± ¡°Wang Han is a tyrant in Liuxian County. He has caused the deaths of countless people, but he remains free.¡± ¡°In this world, good people can still lose their lives despite working hard to make an honest living! Viinsmit evil and harm lives, but they can enjoy all kinds of riches!¡± ¡°Is this world wrong, or am I wrong?¡±?Li Chong in his demon form stared at Xu Jingming, his blood-colored eyes filled with confusion.?¡°Am I not supposed to be a good person but a viin?¡± ¡°How satisfying is it to be a viin? Who would dare to bully me? I can¡¯t ept it!¡±?Li Chong¡¯s voice echoed in Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness. Li Chong¡¯s obsession had already attacked Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness. The collision of obsession and mind was also the most dangerous moment. ¡°Those two murderers said that you were a pitiful worm.¡±?Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness was very calm.?¡°You¡¯re indeed very pitiful, and you¡¯re pitifully stupid.¡± ¡°I¡¯m pitiful? I¡¯m stupid?¡±?Demon Li Chong¡¯s mind became even more frenzied.?¡°I was stupid not to be a viin! Isn¡¯t it better now for me to be a viin, a devil?¡± ¡°That¡¯s why you are going to end up being refined by me,¡±?Xu Jingming replied with his subconscious. Demon Li Chong was stunned. ¡°I said you were stupid, but you didn¡¯t believe me. You want to be a viin because a viin wants you dead?¡±?Xu Jingming continued with his subconscious,?¡°Then, should you be a dog if you die from a dog bite?¡± Dear readers! you are reading on our content copy site.Please copy and search this link " https://bom.so/sBJMIa " to support us Demon Li Chong was momentarily at a loss for words. He felt that it was better to be the viin who killed him. Then, what if he died from a dog¡¯s bite? ¡°If a dog bites me to death, it¡¯s because the dog is too strong. I can¡¯t defeat it.¡±?Demon Li Chong finally came up with a reason.?¡°If it were an ordinary dog, I would¡¯ve long kicked it to death.¡± ¡°A viin killed you because he was too strong. You couldn¡¯t defeat him,¡±?Xu Jingming said.?¡°If it were an ordinary viin, you would¡¯ve long sent a few guards to kill him.¡± ¡°Hooligans bully you because their gang is stronger than you.¡± ¡°The officials dare to bully you because they are stronger than you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re miserable not because you¡¯re a good person but because you¡¯re weak!¡±?Xu Jingming exined. Demon Li Chong stared at him in a daze. ¡°Even if you¡¯re a viin, if you¡¯re weak, you¡¯ll be devoured by stronger viins,¡±?Xu Jingming continued.?¡°Just like now, you¡¯re a demon. A Human Demon like you will still be refined by me!¡± ¡°It¡¯s all because I¡¯m weak?¡±?Demon Li Chong murmured. He was somewhat convinced. ¡°You¡¯re indeed pitiful,¡±?Xu Jingming said.?¡°If this world were peaceful, you would naturally be a rich man. But in this world, demons are at work, and they can ughter everything at any time. Any family or faction will think of ways to be stronger¡ªall of this in order to survive!¡± ¡°In such a chaotic world, being weak is a sin.¡±?Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness voice struck Li Chong¡¯s obsession, which was already on the verge of copse. Chapter 394 - Divine Power’s Basic Mastery

Chapter 394: Divine Power¡¯s Basic Mastery

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¡°It¡¯s because I¡¯m weak?¡±?Demon Li Chong¡¯s obsession was distorted and unstable. He suddenly looked up and stared at Xu Jingming as he roared,?¡°I lived such an abject life in this world, worried about all kinds of trouble. I didn¡¯t dare offend anyone. I deserve death just because I¡¯m weak? I deserve this oue?¡± ¡°Just because I¡¯m weak, my wife should be taken, my children killed, and I should die in prison for no good reason?¡±?Demon Li Chong became even crazier.?¡°That¡¯s uneptable!¡± When their minds collided, everything the demon experienced and his obsession fused into Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness and kept attacking in a bid to use his obsession to shake Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. Sigh. Xu Jingming sighed.?¡°I admit that you¡¯re very pitiful, and I pity you.¡± The distorted demon, Li Chong, stared at him. ¡°If it¡¯s a peaceful world with strictws, you can be protected by thew even if you¡¯re weak. You can use thew to deal with viins,¡±?Xu Jingming said.?¡°But what if there¡¯s now to protect you?¡± ¡°In times of chaos, people are willing to kill for food. When that happens, the weak will be eliminated.¡± ¡°In ancient times, during the tribal era, humans fought with wild beasts for the right to survive! The tribes that were weak didn¡¯t even have the right to survive.¡± ¡°Therefore, how you survive depends on the era you live in.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him.?¡°With the demon rampage these days, almost every young adult will learn martial arts. Look at those who have basic mastery in martial arts. Even if they encounter demons, their escape speed is much better than that of ordinary people. How many of those gangs who bullied you actually bullied martial arts experts?¡± ¡°Basic mastery of martial arts¡­¡±?Demon Li Chong whispered.?¡°It¡¯s too difficult to gain basic mastery.¡± When he was young, his father had also gotten him to practice martial arts. However, he was used to beingzy, so how could he endure such hardships? ¡°I¡¯ve seen everything you¡¯ve experienced; your family hired many guards when your father was still around,¡± Xu Jingming said.?¡°But in your hands, there were fewer and fewer guards in yourpound.¡± ¡°Is it easy to run a medicine hall? Is it easy to earn money?¡±?Demon Li Chong roared in a low voice.?¡°How can there be so much silver to hire so many guards?¡± ¡°You¡¯re weak, and you¡¯re an ordinary person. You don¡¯t have any powerful guards, and you don¡¯t even have enough guards,¡±?Xu Jingming said.?¡°Do you really think that Master Wang killed you because of your wife? There are plenty of beautiful women in this world! Your wife is already in her thirties, and she has two children. Would Master Wang really go through the trouble of colluding with the county magistrate for her? That Master Wang is doing this for your wealth!¡± ¡°Master Wang and the county magistrate did it for your wealth. Both parties worked together to wipe you clean. As for taking your wife? It¡¯s just an excuse for Master Wang to legally embezzle your family¡¯s wealth.¡±?Xu Jingming looked at the demon, Li Chong.?¡°That¡¯s why I say that I pity you. There¡¯s a good saying: virtue doesn¡¯t beget positions! As for you¡­ your strength wasn¡¯t sufficient to hold such amounts of wealth. You ended up suffering from it.¡± ¡°For my family¡¯s wealth?¡±?Demon Li Chong¡¯s figure twisted even more as he murmured,?¡°Yes, my wife is already in her thirties. The county magistrate squeezed me dry of all my cash, and Master Wang took over my assets.¡± ¡°Dad said¡­¡±?Demon Li Chong recalled his father¡¯s instructions before his death. ¡°Son, remember to deliver 500 taels of silver to Dongming Mountain before the new year every year. I was the one who brought you there in the past few years. You have to go by yourself in the future!¡± ¡°Dad, we pay money every year, but those officials and gangs stille asking for more. It¡¯s useless.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll only bring trouble on yourself if you don¡¯t hand it over! You have to believe me.¡± ¡°But my good friend, the Luo family, didn¡¯t pay them. Didn¡¯t nothing happen?¡± ¡°You have to pay them¡ªyou have to. Remember, cough cough cough¡­¡± ¡°Yes, yes, I¡¯ll keep it in mind.¡± On his father¡¯s side, Li Chong naturally agreed. After he took over the family business upon his father¡¯s passing, he did make payment in the first year. However, he didn¡¯t feel that there were any benefits after handing over the money; he still encountered all kinds of extortions. Therefore, he didn¡¯t pay any more money from the second year onward. Isn¡¯t it better to keep 500 taels of silver in his pocket every year? Li Chong realized that his life hadn¡¯t changed much without paying. He even felt that his father was stupid and had been cheated. ¡°What does Dongming Mountain do?¡±?Demon Li Chong stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Dongming Mountain has demons.¡±?Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°There are many mountains in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture that are called Dongming Mountain! They are all led by the most terrifying ¡®demon¡¯ in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. If you pay up obediently, you will be on the list of people to protect! If you don¡¯t pay up, you can only fend for yourself.¡± ¡°Demons protect us?¡±?Demon Li Chong found it unbelievable. ¡°Ordinary people almost don¡¯t know what Dongming Mountain is, but generations of experience have taught them that they have to pay up obediently,¡±?Xu Jingming said.?¡°This is the environment where your homeworld¡¯s people live. You have to abide by the workings of such an environment.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t even understand the environment you were living in. First, you didn¡¯t pay the demons. Second, you¡¯re weak. Third, you didn¡¯t hire any powerful guards. Fourth, you had arge sum of money. In such a world, do you think you will have a good ending?¡± ¡°Ridiculous.¡± Demon Li Chong was fully convinced andpletely understood. Heughed.?¡°I actually have to pay the demons in this chaotic world.¡± ¡°Humans have to pay the demons. Howughable.¡± The blurry and distorted obsessionpletely dissipated before striking Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness. This cleansing only made his mind and consciousness more firm. Knowledge was one aspect of the mind, and putting things into practice was another. Xu Jingming had learned many principles from reading books in the humanities and from some of the tests in the mysteriousnd! However, these principles had to be put into practice repeatedly before they could bepletely ingrained into his mind. Demon refinement with the mind allowed the demon¡¯s obsession to fuse into one¡¯s consciousness¡ªas if one had personally experienced everything the other party had experienced. For demons to be formed from an obsession, they naturally had a rtively strong impact. Once a w appeared in a Demon Vanquisher¡¯s understanding, there would be a huge problem. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind became even more firm after experiencing such a cleansing strike. The rules for survival are different depending on the environment. This demon, Li Chong, had vited the survival rules of the Demon Vanquishing World in every aspect, resulting in a tragic oue, Xu Jingming thought to himself.?First, the Demon Vanquishing World is a ce for us Demon Vanquishers to hone our minds. Second, it also has a dangerous environment to force countless mortals to produce ¡®demons.¡¯ Third, it¡¯s also a ce for these countless mortals¡ªwhose memories are blocked¡ªto be forced to practice martial arts. If they gain basic mastery of martial arts, that will be one additional cosmic lifeform! Almost every Lv. 8 cosmic human registered an ount in the Demon Vanquishing World. The natives here were naturally real humans who had entered with their memories blocked! Every county city had a martial arts center! It gave them a chance to learn martial arts, and it used all kinds of methods to force them to learn martial arts. When one couldn¡¯t cultivate to be a Demon Vanquisher¡­ Learning martial arts was almost the only way out for the natives. Even if I die in the Demon Vanquishing World, I¡¯ll wake up in reality, he thought.?Such a world naturally forces one to cultivate. I hope this virtual world experience will give you some insights. In reality, many people would find themselves in a collision course with trouble. But in the virtual world, the price of being in the collision was much lower. This was also the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s mercy. ¡­ The next morning. Xu Jingming ate breakfast and saw Wu Qi sweeping the floor. ¡°Uncle Qi,¡± Xu Jingming greeted. Wu Qi immediately put down his broom and walked over. ¡°Young Master, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Since there¡¯s someone to do the chores, have a break,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s boring doing nothing,¡± Wu Qi replied with a smile. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Uncle Qi, you can go out more often if you¡¯re free. If you find any news of demons, tell me when youe back.¡± ¡°News about demons?¡± Wu Qi was stunned. ¡°Since I¡¯ve be a Demon Vanquisher, I naturally have to refine more demons,¡± Xu Jingming said. After refining the demon, Li Chong, once, Xu Jingming could sense that his mind had be much firmer in certain aspects. This was how the mind was; one needed to put what they knew into repeated practice! Demon refinement was a method of practice that prated deep into the mind. ¡°I heard that it¡¯s also very dangerous to deal with demons.¡± Wu Qi was a little worried. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Uncle Qi. I can easily take them down, just like the demon that the caravan encountered.¡± Wu Qi nodded slightly. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go out more often. If I hear any news about the demons, I¡¯ll immediately inform you.¡± ¡°Thank you, Uncle Qi,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s only right. I¡¯ll head out now.¡± Wu Qi immediately set off. Back then, he was a young beggar and was saved by the Wu family¡¯s youngdy. Later on, when she married into the Chen family, he followed her and became a butler. In his life, Miss was someone he was bent on protecting with his life. With his mistress dead, Wu Qi naturally ced all his attention on her son. There are millions of people in the prefecture capital, so the probability of a demon being born is much higher,?Xu Jingming thought.?However, I can¡¯t afford to deal with those that are too strong. The stronger and more intelligent a demon was, the more they could control themselves. A faction like Dongming Mountain was spread all over Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, and they even collected protection fees for extended periods! Be it the official Demon Vanquishers, the Demon Vanquishers ofrge families, the Demon Vanquishers of sects¡­ All kinds of Demon Vanquishers couldn¡¯t do anything to this demon faction. Xu Jingming knew his limits. Before reaching Lv. 8, he had to keep a low profile. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, more than half a month passed. Uncle Qi wandered about the city every day and went to the teahouse and other ces where people gathered. He also heard a lot of news about demons. Xu Jingming sat in a rockery pavilion in the back garden.?Sadly, the official Demon Vanquisherwork covers the entire city, so they are usually the first to arrive! Some families¡¯ Demon Vanquishers are also rather fast. The weaker ¡®demons¡¯ get finished off by these Demon Vanquishers the moment they appear. When Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms descended into the Demon Vanquishing World, they loved to deal with weak demons. It was rtively safer to refine those weak demons. Xu Jingming had gone through the tests of the mysteriousnd after all. For example, there were more than a hundred life crises on Number Six. After passing those tests, the probability of an obsession threatening Xu Jingming was extremely low at the level of a Human Demon. Those ordinary Demon Vanquishers didn¡¯t have Xu Jingming¡¯s guts. They avoided the strong demons, but they finished off the weak demons as quickly as possible. Not a single suitable demon has been discovered. As for some of the famous ones in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, they are at least at the Earth Demon level. I don¡¯t dare to touch them.?Xu Jingming looked at the moon in the sky, then formed a seal with his left hand and shouted softly, ¡°Descend!¡± Two bolts of lightning struck down. Of the two bolts of lightning, one was dazzlingly white, and the other contained darkness¡ªthey perfectly fused together. Bang! The sound was deep and bassy, and the hole in the ground was bottomless. Xu Jingming watched. I¡¯ve studied the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays volume for more than three months, and my insights have increased. I¡¯ve finally raised Bolt to the divine power level. It can barely be considered a divine power with basic mastery, and it¡¯s also the first divine power I¡¯ve grasped, Xu Jingming thought. The spell, Bolt, when transformed into a divine power was the Quint-Bolt spell recorded in the Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll. Basic mastery of the divine power, Quint-Bolt, required the perfectbination of two different types of lightning! Its might had increased several timespared to a single bolt of lightning. At lesser mastery, one needed thebination of three different bolts of lightning. Its might was several times greater than at basic mastery. Greater mastery meant thebination of five different bolts of lightning, and its might was dozens of times greater than basic mastery. This Quint-Bolt spell required a very vast amount of Light Rays knowledge as a foundation to master. Xu Jingming could be considered a peerless genius of Light Rays, but he barely gained basic mastery of the divine power, Quint-Bolt, after three months of studying the legacy. It was obvious how difficult it was. With thebination of two bolts of lightning, the might is increased several times, Xu Jingming thought.?I¡¯ve just basically mastered a divine power. Unfortunately, there¡¯s no demon suitable for me to practice with. Chapter 395 - A Small Test (1)

Chapter 395: A Small Test (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Cheng¡¯an Prefecture City, in the Yufeng family residence. The entire residence was silent; there was no life in it. ¡°Sirs, be careful; that demon is very powerful. Including the servants, nearly 100 people in our Yufeng family were killed by that demon, but the residence-guarding talisman only injured her.¡± Old Master Yufeng led a few nsmen and looked nervously at the mansion. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Leave it to us.¡± ¡°It¡¯s still very easy to finish off a newborn demon.¡± The three Demon Vanquishers were sufficiently confident. They were officials from the Demon Vanquishing Division and were mainly in charge of the surrounding area, so they were naturally the first to arrive when they received the news. There was an experienced senior among the three and rtively young rookies. With their teamwork, they were very confident in dealing with the newborn demon. ¡°I¡¯ll help the two of you hold the fort. A newborn demon is most suitable for practice,¡± a stocky Demon Vanquisher said. ¡°Thank you, Brother An.¡± ¡°Brother An, just watch. The two of us can easily finish off this demon together.¡± The three of them walked into the depths of the mansion. Hu! Suddenly, a faint blood-colored mist appeared in the mansion. ¡°Something¡¯s wrong. Be careful.¡± The stocky Demon Vanquisher frowned slightly and took out a Demon Vanquishing Dharmic Artifact with his left hand. The two young Demon Vanquishers were extremely solemn. ¡­ ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Suddenly, a woman¡¯s ear-piercingughter resounded throughout the residence. It reached outside, trembling the hearts of the awaiting Old Master Yufeng and the others. ¡°Quickly take a look at what¡¯s going on inside,¡± Old Master Yufeng urged. A bold nephew flew up a tree and looked into the residence. The nephew suddenly widened his eyes and saw the three Demon Vanquishers¡¯ corpses. He couldn¡¯t help but exim in surprise, ¡°Dead¡ªthey¡¯re all dead.¡± ¡°Who¡¯s dead?¡± Old Master Yufeng questioned. The nephew leaped down and immediately said, ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go. The three lords are dead. Their flesh and blood have been sucked dry, leaving only their skin.¡± Old Master Yufeng and the others turned pale and immediately ran away. The news that the three Demon Vanquishers from the Demon Vanquishing Division had all died in the Yufeng residence quietly began to spread. That night. Whoosh. An aqua mist descended from the sky andnded in the residence of the Yufeng family, condensing into a cyan-shirted elder. ¡°This is my territory.¡± A faint blood-colored mist spread, and a blurry, graceful shadow peeped at the cyan-shirted elder. ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°Youngdy,¡± the cyan-shirted elder said with a smile, ¡°a new demon like you wants to upy this residence? This is right in the heart of the prefecture capital. Do you think the Demon Vanquishers in the prefecture capital will tolerate your existence?¡± ¡°This is my territory. Anyone who enters will die.¡± The slender shadow stared at the cyan-shirted elder. She didn¡¯t attack due to the invisible, intimidating pressure. The cyan-shirted elder nced at her and nodded slightly. ¡°For a newborn demon to possess the strength of a top Human Demon, I believe that you will be an Earth Demon after a year or two of tempering in the world.¡± ¡°Human Demon? Earth Demon?¡± The slender shadow¡¯s anger intensified. ¡°Leave!¡± ¡°I¡¯m a city inspector under Mountain Lord Dongming,¡± the cyan-shirted elder said with a smile. ¡°I see that you¡¯re a promising talent, so I¡¯m here to invite you to join Dongming Mountain.¡± ¡°What¡¯s Dongming Mountain?¡± the slender shadow whispered. The cyan-shirted elderughed and said, ¡°This world belongs to us demons! Ordinary people are nothing but cattle at our mercy! As for our Dongming Mountain¡­ it rules Cheng¡¯an Prefecture! The lives of Cheng¡¯an Prefecture¡¯s citizens are under our control.¡± ¡°What about the Demon Vanquishers?¡± the slender shadow asked. The cyan-shirted elder paused for a moment and exined, ¡°Demon Vanquishers have fought our Dongming Mountain for more than a thousand years, but they haven¡¯t been able to shake us. Youngdy, most of the powerful demons in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture are in Dongming Mountain! A future lies ahead for you if you join Dongming Mountain. Otherwise¡­ you will definitely be killed by the Demon Vanquishers.¡± ¡°You¡¯re afraid of Demon Vanquishers, but I¡¯m not. Scram.¡± The slender shadow pressed down again, and the surrounding blood-colored mist began to thicken. The cyan-shirted elder frowned slightly and smiled. ¡°If you don¡¯t suffer a little, you won¡¯t know how powerful Demon Vanquishers are. Forget it.¡± Whoosh. The cyan-shirted elder turned into a stream of aqua mist and silently flew into the sky, disappearing. Only then did the slender shadow condense into a beautiful woman. The woman stared at the sky coldly before walking back into the depths of the mansion. ****** Early in the morning. In the back garden, Xu Jingming sat in a pavilion. A golden bead floated above his left hand. Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers seeped in, carving dense runes on the surface of the golden bead. If I can¡¯t gather any precious materials, I can only use gold to refine a Demon Vanquishing Dharmic Artifact, Xu Jingming thought to himself. He led a rxing life in the Demon Vanquishing World. Almost all his efforts were spent on the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays. The more heprehended, the deeper his understanding of the few spells. While cultivating, he also began refining Dharmic Artifacts. This way, it would be more convenient to deal with demons. I¡¯ve been in the prefecture capital for almost two months, but I haven¡¯t killed a single demon!?Xu Jingming shook his head slightly.?There¡¯s nothing I can do about it. I¡¯m not as well-informed as the official Demon Vanquishers and the locals. By the time I receive the news, it will be toote. I¡¯m always toote in snatching the weaker demons. The famous demons are all at the Earth Demon level; none of them are easy to deal with. Forget it. My strength will improve in a few months. When that happens, I¡¯ll be able to deal with Earth Demons.?Xu Jingming was also very patient. Recently, he had been immersed in studying Light Rays. As one of the Paramount human legacies in the universe, it was infinitely profound. Xu Jingming was infatuated with the feeling of experiencing constant improvements. Chapter 396 - A Small Test (2)

Chapter 396: A Small Test (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°Young Master, Young Master.¡± A pleasantly-surprised shout sounded from afar. Xu Jingming turned his head and saw the delighted Wu Qi. ¡°Uncle Qi, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Demon,¡± Wu Qi said excitedly. ¡°I¡¯ve gotten news of a demon.¡± Poor Wu Qi had been in the prefecture capital for nearly two months. He often visited teahouses, opera houses, and other crowded ces to gather news, but every time he heard the news on the streets, the weaker demons had long been dealt with. Finally, he heard valuable news today, so Uncle Qi was naturally excited. ¡°Where?¡± Xu Jingming shed to Wu Qi¡¯s side and asked, ¡°Is it still alive?¡± ¡°In the south of the city, in the Yufeng residence¡ªit¡¯s said that a concubine turned into a demon after her death!¡± Wu Qi immediately recounted the information he had gathered. ¡°That demon is very powerful. Yesterday, the officials received news that three Demon Vanquishers had gone over, but their flesh and blood were sucked dry not long after they entered, leaving only their skins.¡± ¡°Official Demon Vanquishers?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°I heard that official Demon Vanquishers usually show up in groups of three! The counties in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture usually have three Demon Vanquishers stationed.¡± ¡°Yes, sir!¡± Wu Qi nodded. ¡°Three official Demon Vanquishers will act together and work in a team. Even if they can¡¯t defeat the enemy, they can usually retreat unscathed. Who would¡¯ve thought that they would encounter a tough opponent this time? The three Demon Vanquishers silently died in the Yufeng residence. This demon is impressive, and the Yufeng family has also announced that they are willing to pay anyone who can kill that demon 30,000 taels of silver.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take a look.¡± Xu Jingming walked out of the residence. ¡°Young Master, I¡¯ll go with you.¡± Wu Qi immediately followed. His young master was ultimately too young, so he was still worried. In this world, his young master was the person he cared about the most. Xu Jingming nodded and smiled. ¡°Uncle Qi, stay outside the residence when the timees. You¡¯re not allowed to enter.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± Wu Qi nodded immediately. The two of them headed straight for the south of the city. The two of them had extraordinary strength and traveled quite quickly. In ten minutes, they arrived outside the Yufeng family residence in the south of the city. ¡°There are so many people.¡± Xu Jingming saw 20 to 30 people gathered outside the mansion. When he got close, he determined that some of these 20 to 30 people were from the Yufeng family, and half of them were Demon Vanquishers. Some bold ones came to watch themotion. When they noticed Xu Jingming and Wu Qi walking over, they only took a look and didn¡¯t pay them any mind. Dear readers!you are reading on our content stealing site.Please copy and search this link " /39h6j " to support us ¡°Sirs, the demon in this residence is very strong,¡± Old Master Yufeng said seriously again. ¡°Three Demon Vanquishers died yesterday. Two more Demon Vanquishers entered after making preparations, only to escape with serious injuries. In my opinion¡­ you have a higher chance of winning if you join forces.¡± ¡°Join forces?¡± Many Demon Vanquishers present muttered to themselves. If they joined forces and killed the demon, who would end up refining it? Demon Refinement was the goal of the Demon Vanquishers. ¡°Why don¡¯t I give it a try?¡± Xu Jingming asked. He didn¡¯t want to waste any time. ¡°We came first. Brother, let¡¯s go in and give it a try.¡± The two thin Demon Vanquishers looked almost identical and looked like twins. The two of them nced at each other and rushed into the residence. ¡°That¡¯s the second batch entering this morning.¡± ¡°Young men sure are bold.¡± ¡°Yesterday¡¯s official Demon Vanquisher team consisted of three people. This morning¡¯s two were very prepared, but none of them ended well. This demon¡­ is extraordinary.¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid a fourth-realm Demon Vanquisher is needed.¡± The Demon Vanquishers whispered. Huh??The expression of a gray-robed elder standing in the corner changed. With a tap of his foot, he silently burrowed into the ground and entered the depths of the residence. Boom! Boom! Boom!? Huge vines spread out in the residence, apanied by explosions. Xu Jingming¡¯s pupils had golden runes, and he could clearly see a blood-colored and ferocious figure inside. He nodded slightly and thought to himself,?Although it¡¯s a little difficult to deal with, it¡¯s still only at the Human Demon level. In just a few seconds¡ª Whoosh. The gray-robed elder appeared outside the residence with both Demon Vanquishers in each hand. These two Demon Vanquishers were quite miserable. One had a shriveled left arm, his flesh sucked dry. The other had a huge wound on his chest. The two of them looked at the elder in shame. ¡°Teacher.¡± ¡°As long as you¡¯re alive.¡± The gray-robed elder shook his head slightly and nced at the other Demon Vanquishers. ¡°This demon needs a fourth-realm expert to have a chance of dealing with her.¡± ¡°A fourth-realm Demon Vanquisher?¡± The other Demon Vanquishers present were a little vexed. Only Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms in reality could reach the fourth realm in Demon Vanquishing World! There were simr experts in the prefecture capital, be it the officials, the fewrge families, or some sect branches. However, these experts rarely took action¡ªthey usually targeted Earth Demons. There were many Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms like them, and they yearned to refine demons with their minds. But clearly, the demon this time was too strong. ¡°Uncle Qi, wait here. I¡¯ll give it a try.¡± Xu Jingming instructed Wu Qi when he saw how afraid the Demon Vanquishers were. ¡°Sir, may I know your name?¡± Old Master Yufeng immediately asked. To dare enter at this time meant either rashness or strength! ¡°Wu Ming.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He was still willing to let people know of him. It couldn¡¯t be helped. Without fame, it was difficult to find demons. ¡°So it¡¯s Mr. Wu.¡± Suddenly, two Demon Vanquishers bowed politely. Chapter 397 - A Small Test (3)

Chapter 397: A Small Test (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°You are?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the two in confusion. ¡°Everyone in the Demon Vanquishing Division knows you, Mr. Wu.¡± The two Demon Vanquishers were very polite. ¡°As three of our brothers died in the residence yesterday, we¡¯re here today to investigate the situation.¡± ¡°Everyone in the Demon Vanquishing Division knows me?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. He had only dealt with one demon on the way to the prefecture capital and had not done anything else thereafter. Everyone in the Demon Vanquishing Division knew about him after receiving his information? Xu Jingming nodded slightly and walked into the residence. ¡°Who¡¯s this Wu Ming? Is he very powerful?¡± Most of the Demon Vanquishers in the prefecture capital knew each other. ¡°He should be a fourth-realm Demon Vanquisher,¡± an official Demon Vanquisher said. ¡°A fourth-realm Demon Vanquisher?¡± Everyone looked at his figure as he entered the residence. ¡°Demon, are you going to surrender, or do you want me to make a move?¡± A voice resounded throughout the mansion. ¡°Demon Vanquisher, get lost from my territory! Leave now, and I won¡¯t hurt you. Otherwise¡­ Hmph, prepare to die.¡± The woman¡¯s voice echoed in the residence. The Demon Vanquishers outside the residence heaved a sigh of relief when they heard that. ¡°This demon is afraid.¡± ¡°She always attacked without a word. She has probably noticed Mr. Wu Ming¡¯s strength.¡± These Demon Vanquishers were very experienced. When they heard the female demon¡¯s voice, they could sense that she was putting on a brave front. ¡­ There were golden runes in Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes, and the aura of the demon in the mansion was undisguised in front of him. He could clearly see the blood-colored figure. An invisible fluctuation in his eyes pressed down on the blood-colored figure. Dharma Eye! Xu Jingming had been in the prefecture capital for so long after all, and he had cultivated two more spells on top of the three original spells. One was Dharma Eye, and the other was Flying Sand¡ªit was also to make up for his deficiencies. Dharma Eye allowed him to observe a demon¡¯s aura more clearly. What he could see when Dharmic powers were injected into his eyes was much inferior in terms of rity to the Dharma Eye. In particr, Xu Jingming¡¯s Dharma Eye had reached greater mastery. Under his Dharma Eye, no demonic aura could hide, and his Dharma Eye could directly unleash the impact of his psychic force. It was precisely because of this psychic impact that struck fear into the demon. ¡°Demon Vanquisher, since you¡¯re not leaving, stay behind then!¡± The blood-colored figure went crazy. ¡°Die.¡± The blood-colored mist in the entire residence thickened, and wisps of sanguine light spread everywhere. Under Xu Jingming¡¯s Dharma eyes, the mist failed to conceal her at all, and he constantly locked onto the demon¡¯s true body. ¡°Go.¡± Xu Jingming extended his left hand, and 19 golden beads floated above his palm. Every bead was covered in extremelyplicated runes. Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! The 19 golden beads immediately turned into 19 golden beams that shot at the blood-colored figure. The Flying Sand spell recorded in the Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll! Xu Jingming previously only had Bolt when it came to killing enemies. Although it was extremely powerful and had evolved to the level of the divine power, Quint-Bolt, it wascking¡­ in dealing area-of-effect attacks! After all, even the divine power, Quint-Bolt, only targeted one enemy when two bolts of lightning struck. Flying Sand was quite good at group attacks. Moreover, there was also the refinement method for the Dharma Artifact, Golden Sand Bead. Coupled with the Dharma Artifact, its might could increase further. Pu! Pu! Pu! The blood-colored figure was extremely fast, but it couldn¡¯tpare to the speed of the Flying Sand spell based on Light Rays. The 19 golden beams were so fast that the blood-colored figure found it difficult to dodge; they prated her body repeatedly. Under his Dharma eyes, this demon couldn¡¯t hide, and her speed was restrained. She could only let the 19 golden beams pierce through her body repeatedly. ¡°Ahhh!¡± She roared in pain and condensed into her true form. Every time she tried to charge at Xu Jingming, she found herself prated by the 19 golden beams. Xu Jingming looked at her from afar as he experimented with the might of the Flying Sand spell. ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Xu Jingming suddenly shouted and looked at a distant corner. His Dharma eyes had already discovered a wisp of demonic aura quietly entering the residence. ¡°Our Dongming Mountain will protect this girl.¡± A voice filled with confidence and arrogance clearly resounded in the residence. The aqua-colored aura headed straight for the female demon. ¡°Do you think you have what it takes?¡± A cold glint shed in Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes as he formed a hand seal with his right hand. Divine power, Quint-Bolt! Boom! Lightning appeared in broad daylight! One was dazzlingly white, while the other was dark and reserved. Two bolts of lightning intertwined and struck down from the sky, striking the aqua demonic aura. Chapter 398 - One of the 36 Envoys of Dongming Mountain Translator: CKtalon

Chapter 398: One of the 36 Envoys of Dongming Mountain

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What a powerful Bolt!?The aqua demonic aura immediately condensed into a cyan-shirted elder. There was ayer of aqua shield of light above his head, blocking the mighty strike of the two bolts of lightning! This strike caused the aqua light shield to tremble violently. Lightning flowed everywhere, but the light shield held strong. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly when he saw this.?An Earth Demon is indeed much stronger. Although the cyan-shirted elder was secretly surprised by the might of the lightning, he still looked calm and confident. He smiled at the rather down-and-out blood-colored figure. ¡°Youngdy, Demon Vanquishers aren¡¯t to be trifled with, right? Are you willing to follow me to Dongming Mountain?¡± The blood-colored figure had been prated by 19 golden beams, and she had already be thin and weak. Especially after seeing the terrifying Quint-Bolt, she knew that she was no match for the Demon Vanquisher. She immediately said, ¡°I¡¯m willing to follow you to Dongming Mountain.¡± ¡°Very good.¡± The cyan-shirted elder smiled and nodded. Xu Jingming was a little vexed. This Earth Demon came unfettered and had resisted his divine power, Quint-Bolt, head-on. He even recruited another demon,pletely disregarding him. Annihte.?Xu Jingming had one thought. Another bolt of lightning struck down from the clear sky, but this time, it struck the blood-colored figure. The lightning was too fast! ¡°How dare you!¡± The cyan-shirted elder¡¯s expression changed drastically. He could protect himself quickly, but in terms of flying speed¡­ it was far inferior to the speed of lightning tearing through the void. He could only watch helplessly as the blood-colored figure was struck by the ck and white lightning while being prated by the 19 golden beams. ¡°Ah!!!¡± With a miserable scream, the blood-colored demonic shadow instantly became extremely thin. Lightning continued to wreak havoc,pletely scattering the remnants of the blood shadow. A single Quint-Bolt strike killed the newborn blood shadow demon, leaving only a trace of its intrinsic demonic aura. ¡°How dare you!¡± The cyan-shirted elder was furious as he charged at the wisp of intrinsic demonic aura. As long as he kept this wisp of intrinsic demonic aura, the female demon could make a full recovery after some time. This was how demons were¡ªthey were undying as long as their obsessions lingered. ¡°Hmph.¡± Xu Jingming grunted coldly, and a huge golden suddenly appeared! This was extremely huge, and it enveloped almost the entire residence. Every rope in the was as thick as an adult¡¯s arm, and the woven from countless ropes naturally trapped the cyan-shirted elder as it enveloped the residence. ¡°This is?¡± The cyan-shirted elder was surprised. The moment the huge golden enveloped him, he felt an endless burden on his shoulders before it even touched him. His speed plummeted. When these golden ropesnded on him, the binding force was tremendous. The cyan-shirted elder looked at Xu Jingming in surprise.?Other than Bolt, he also possesses such an Entrapment Net spell? Xu Jingming was using the basic mastery Inescapable Net! After Bolt evolved to the divine power level, Xu Jingming recently reached the divine power level with Entrapment Net through his slow improvement. However, Protective Starlight was only at greater mastery for the time being. Once one reached the level of a divine power, the spell¡¯s might would naturally undergo a qualitative change. ¡°Entrap!¡± While Xu Jingming restrained the cyan-shirted elder, he naturally stored the female demon¡¯s demonic aura wisp into a jade bottle easily. ¡°You actually aren¡¯t taking Dongming Mountain into ount. Fine!¡± The cyan-shirted elder was furious. ¡°You¡¯re still so arrogant after being trapped by the Inescapable Net.¡± Xu Jingming put away the 19 golden beads and shook his head slightly. He then formed a seal with his hand, and ck and white lightning struck down from the sky again. The elder couldn¡¯t easily dodge, and under the restraints of the Inescapable Net, he could only take the strike head-on. The mighty lightning strike wounded the cyan-shirted elder, but the aqua-colored demonic aura healed his wounds. ¡°You just reached the fourth realm not long ago, right?¡± The cyan-shirted elder scoffed. ¡°Very good, I¡¯ll remember you. Break!¡± With a furious roar, the cyan-shirted elder suddenly burgeoned in size and turned into a water-blue monster. He struggled with all his might, hoping to tear through the. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming didn¡¯t stop at all. ck and white bolts of lightning struck the aqua-blue monster, wounding him in many areas, but the monster continued trying its best to tear through the. My Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers are only at the third realm after all! Even though I cultivate the Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll and it¡¯s considered refined enough among those at the same level,pared to the fourth realm¡¯s Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers¡­ The gap is still too great.?Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. Just the basic mastery of the divine power, Quint-Bolt, could only injure this Earth Demon. Xu Jingming felt a little tired after using the divine power 12 times in a row. Every cast consumed his mental strength. I either have to reach the fourth realm or improve my divine power further to have a chance of killing this Earth Demon by myself.?Xu Jingming came to a realization after the skirmish. Crush. With the golden rope breaking, the aqua-blue monster tore at the with all its might. Xu Jingming mobilized the power of heaven and earth with his Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers and easily mended the Inescapable Net. ¡°What?¡± The Earth Demon city envoy had worked hard to snap one piece of rope, but it was repaired in the blink of an eye. This made the city envoy feel that something was amiss! Casting Quint-Bolt drains me mentally quickly, but I can do this for another hour just maintaining the Inescapable Net with the asional repairs.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t attack and only used the Inescapable Net to trap the city envoy. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, do you need my help?¡±?A voice sounded in his ears. Xu Jingming immediately recognized the Qi family¡¯s patriarch¡¯s voice. ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Brother Qi Chen,¡±?Xu Jingming replied. ¡­ Above the Qi family. Qi Chen stood in the sky and looked in the direction of the Yufeng residence. Back when Xu Jingming struck out with his ck and white lightning and the Earth Demon tried his best to block, the intensity from their aura shing made Qi Chen sense it from afar. This Brother Wu Ming is someone my sister wants to befriend,?Qi Chen thought. His sister, Qi Xiao, had instructed her brother after contacting Redeye. ¡°Brother, Brother Wu Ming is now living in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. You have to take good care of him and try your best to befriend him,¡± Qi Xiao exhorted. ¡°Try my best to befriend him?¡± Qi Chen was puzzled back then. ¡°Is he very influential? He¡¯s even more influential than our Demon Cloud family?¡± Qi Xiao only said, ¡°Make friends with him. You¡¯ll thank me in the future.¡± ¡°Make it clear to me¡ªwhat¡¯s his background?¡± Qi Chen¡¯s patriarch asked, but his sister, Qi Xiao, didn¡¯t say anything else. After all, although she knew that Redeye was a peerless genius of the Primordial Research Institute and had guessed that it was the same for Wu Ming, she tried her best to keep this a secret. ¡°Why are you being so mysterious?¡± Qi Chen was helpless. However, he also knew very well that his sister was the most outstanding genius of the Demon Cloud family¡¯s younger generation and had very high standards. Since his sister made such a request¡­ it meant that Brother Wu Ming was definitely extraordinary in reality. Thank you in the future??Qi Chen thought to himself.?What¡¯s his background? In the past month or so, Qi Chen had been silently observing. However, Xu Jingming hadn¡¯t done anything in the past month or so; he was focused on studying Light Rays. He finally made a move today. It looks like he¡¯s considered a rookie among the fourth-realm Demon Vanquishers.?Qi Chen was a little puzzled as he watched the battle from afar.?I can¡¯t tell what about him is outstanding. Although he was puzzled, Qi Chen still took the initiative to send a voice transmission from afar.?¡°Brother Wu Ming, do you need my help?¡± ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Brother Qi Chen,¡±?Xu Jingming said. Qi Chen¡¯s eyes swirled as he clearly took in the Yufeng residence. Whoosh! He turned into an afterimage and streaked across the sky, heading straight for the Yufeng residence. ¡­ That¡¯s quite amotion. Above the Demon Vanquishing Division, an elder looked in the direction of the Yufeng residence from afar. A mirror floated in front of him, and it disyed everything that was happening there. An Earth Demon??The elder turned into a stream of light and flew to the Yufeng residence. ****** Outside the Yufeng residence, everyone could see the huge golden that almost enveloped the entire residence through the courtyard walls. Every rope of the golden was extremely clear. An aqua monster had already rushed into the air and was struggling frantically, but it couldn¡¯t escape the. ¡°An Earth Demon from Dongming Mountain.¡± ¡°Mr. Wu Ming is amazing. He¡¯s fighting this Earth Demon.¡± ¡°He¡¯s indeed a fourth-realm Demon Vanquisher.¡± The other Demon Vanquishers present were rather surprised. Under normal circumstances, the gap between a third-realm Demon Vanquisher and a fourth-realm Demon Vanquisher was very obvious. The probability of them fighting someone stronger than them was negligible! Xu Jingming could do it because he cultivated top spells that belonged to the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage! Moreover, he could only do so after cultivating the divine powers to basic mastery. As for ordinary Demon Vanquishers, their Dharmic powers were less refined, and their spells were much worse. ¡°Demon Vanquisher.¡± The aqua-blue monster roared, ¡°Let me go quickly; otherwise, you will be in trouble!¡± ¡°Are you threatening me?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°I¡¯m a city envoy, one of the five Demon Gods and 36 envoys under Mountain Lord Dongming.¡± The aqua-blue monster continued, ¡°I have many friends in Dongming Mountain. If you anger me, it will bring about trouble for you!¡± ¡°Oh, I¡¯m terrified.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at him. Looking at the Demon Vanquisher¡¯s smile, the Earth Demon understood that the other party wasn¡¯t afraid at all. What should I do? What should I do??The Earth Demon was also anxious. This was the prefecture capital, and it was ultimately a ce where Demon Vanquishers maintained stability. Even the demons of Dongming Mountain didn¡¯t dare to be too presumptuous in the prefecture capital due to the numerous Demon Vanquishers. As a city envoy, he traveled carefully and patrolled the surroundings to obtain information about the city. Now that he was trapped, the chances of encountering some powerful Demon Vanquishers in the prefecture capital grew with time. ¡°It¡¯s my fault.¡± The aqua-blue monster lowered its head slightly. ¡°I apologize to you. Please let me go. As long as you let me go, I, Zhang Xiu, will definitely repay you.¡± Whoosh. An afterimage streaked across the sky andnded beside Xu Jingming¡ªit was a white-haired elder, Qi Chen. ¡°Huh? This Earth Demon is begging for mercy,¡± Qi Chen said in surprise. ¡°Patriarch Qi?¡± The aqua-blue monster condensed into a cyan-shirted elder and immediately bowed respectfully. ¡°Patriarch Qi, I¡¯m Zhang Xiu, one of the 36 envoys of Dongming Mountain. Please spare my life and let me go.¡± Earth Demons usually had greater self-control and acted like normal humans. ¡°Whether you are released depends on Brother Wu Ming.¡± Qi Chen looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Brother Qi Chen,¡± Xu Jingming said. Qi Chen nodded. ¡°No.¡± The cyan-shirted elder¡¯s eyes revealed despair as he shouted, ¡°Demon God Qinghu and I are good friends. Mountain Lord Dongming thinks highly of me. If you kill me¡ª¡± Qi Chen flicked his sleeve, and an invisible wind swept past the cyan-shirted elder. Mid-sentence, the cyan-shirted elder¡¯s eyes widened as he silently dissipated, leaving only a wisp of intrinsic demonic aura that attempted to escape. In terms of strength, Qi Chen was among the top five Demon Vanquishers in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. It was naturally easy for him to kill a city envoy. ¡°This wisp of intrinsic demonic aura is useless to me. Brother Wu Ming, keep it,¡± Qi Chen said. He was also firmly carrying out his sister¡¯s suggestion¡ªtrying his best to befriend Brother Wu Ming. ¡°Thank you, Brother Qi Chen.¡± Xu Jingming thanked him and put the wisp of demonic aura into a jade bottle. In the jade bottle, the two wisps of intrinsic demonic aura couldn¡¯t be replenished by the powers of heaven and earth, so they naturally couldn¡¯t cause any trouble. ¡°But you have to be careful next,¡± Qi Chen reminded. ¡°Earth Demons are different from Human Demons. Earth Demons are more like ordinary humans, and they care about friendship. It¡¯s very likely that a demon from Dongming Mountain wille specially for you.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Thank you for the warning, Brother Qi Chen. I¡¯ll be careful.¡± Chapter 399 - Action From All Parties (1)

Chapter 399: Action From All Parties (1)

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Xu Jingming and Qi Chen suddenly looked up at the sky. A stream of light descended¡ªit was a inly dressed elder. ¡°You killed Dongming Mountain¡¯s city envoy?¡± The inly dressed elder looked at Xu Jingming and smiled. ¡°Mr. Wu Ming, are you nning on refining this Earth Demon?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He came to Demon Vanquishing World to temper his mind! ¡°Bold of you.¡± The inly dressed elder smiled and nodded. ¡°Those of us who have suffered from demon refinement are bing more and more cautious. Without full preparation and determination, we won¡¯t dare to refine an Earth Demon easily, but this results in us losing some of our pizzazz.¡± People were pugnacious the moment they entered the Demon Vanquishing World; they killed and refined one demon after another! But as long as they failed once, their minds would be damaged, and Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms would be much more cautious. ¡°Human Demons have weak obsessions, but Earth Demons¡­ have much stronger obsessions,¡± the inly dressed elder reminded. ¡°You have to be fully prepared and refine it when your mind is in tip-top condition.¡± ¡°This is Lord Liu of Cheng¡¯an Prefecture¡¯s Demon Vanquishing Division,¡± Qi Chen introduced. ¡°Many Demon Vanquishers of the Demon Vanquishing Division are under themand of Lord Liu.¡± ¡°Lord Liu.¡± Xu Jingming bowed. Demon Vanquishers in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture were mainly divided into four categories. First were the official Demon Vanquishers, second were the local families¡¯ Demon Vanquishers, third were the sects¡¯ Demon Vanquishers, and fourth were the unaffiliated Demon Vanquishers. Xu Jingming was one of the unaffiliated Demon Vanquishers. This Demon Vanquishing Division¡¯s chief official, Lord Liu,manded all the official Demon Vanquishers in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. He had vast authority. His personal strength wasn¡¯t inferior to Qi Chen¡¯s, and he was also a fifth-realm expert. ¡°Lord Liu is right. It¡¯s fine if it¡¯s that newborn Human Demon, but you have to be extremely careful when refining an Earth Demon,¡± Qi Chen also warned him. ¡°After all, it can take years of recuperation if one¡¯s mind is damaged; some might be affected for the rest of their lives.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. If a very serious w appeared in his mind, he might indeed be gued by it for the rest of his life. But with the guidance of Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays, he could resolve mental weaknesses rtively fast. ¡°Earth Demons share deep rtionships,¡± Lord Liu said. ¡°This city envoy, Earth Demon Zhang Xiu, is indeed on good terms with Demon God Green Lake. He also has other Earth Demons as friends. You have to be careful.¡± Qi Chen frowned. ¡°I¡¯ve fought Demon God Green Lake, but I was helpless against him.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. The Earth Demon he couldn¡¯t kill¡ªZhang Xiu¡ªcould be wiped out by Qi Chen with a flip of his hand. However, even Patriarch Qi Chen couldn¡¯t deal with Demon God Green Lake? ¡°Mountain Lord Dongming almost never appears,¡± Lord Liu said. ¡°The truly infamous ones in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture are actually the five Demon Gods. Every one of the five Demon Gods has ughtered countless people and hasmitted insidious crimes. They are infamous for their ferocity! We have also set up ambushes to kill them, but they still escaped.¡± Qi Chen nodded. ¡°The five Demon Gods are powerful, but the prefecture capital is ultimately where we Demon Vanquishers gather! Even if the five Demon Gods infiltrate, they will have to do so secretly. Once they are exposed, many Demon Vanquishers will rush over to surround them over time.¡± ¡°Therefore, all you need to do is buy time when you encounter danger,¡± Lord Liu remarked. Lord Liu was willing to befriend Mr. Wu Ming, who had reached the fourth realm. At this moment, everyone outside entered the residence. ¡°Sir.¡± ¡°Sir.¡± The two official Demon Vanquishers saluted Lord Liu. Old Master Yufeng¡¯s eyes were filled with tears as he bowed to Xu Jingming excitedly. ¡°Thank you, Mr. Wu. That demon killed more than half of my Yufeng family. Our Yufeng family has a blood feud with her, and now that our revenge is exacted, we can only offer you some silver from what meager treasures we have. Please ept it, Mr. Wu.¡± With that said, he took out a stack of banknotes. Wu Qi nced at Xu Jingming and immediately stepped forward to ept the stack of banknotes. ¡°The members of my Yufeng family who died can rest in peace.¡± Tears streamed down Old Master Yufeng¡¯s face, and the other nsmen beside him shed tears of sorrow. Too many people in a family had died because of the demon. With the demon vanquished, everyone quickly dispersed. Old Master Yufeng looked at the residence and nodded slightly.?I¡¯ve gotten this mansion back. Revenge was only one aspect of his enthusiasm; the other aspect was for this mansion! This mansion was located in the core area of the prefecture capital and upied arge area¡ªit was worth more than 100,000 taels! As for the birth of demons? As long as no problems cropped up in the next few years, he could sell the mansion. This was because demons appeared every few days in the prefecture capital. There were too many ces in history where demons had appeared, so it didn¡¯t affect thend prices. ¡­ Xu Jingming and Qi Chen walked side by side. ¡°Brother Qi Chen, I need your help with something,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°With your senior brother¡¯s rtionship with my sister, there¡¯s no need for us to be polite.¡± Qi Chen smiled and added, ¡°I¡¯ve already said that you can request anything of me.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and handed 20,000 taels of banknotes to Qi Chen. ¡°I want to buy 500 grams of Mystic Light Cold Iron and a sturdy spear! The spear needs to be three meters long, and the shaft just needs to be of normal thickness.¡± ¡°20,000 taels is too much,¡± Qi Chen remarked. ¡°Just prepare it as you deem fit,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Is there a weight requirement for the spear?¡± Qi Chen asked. ¡°There are many materials that are extremely heavy. Perhaps it might be too heavy for you.¡± ¡°Have it weigh about 5,000 kilograms,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Chapter 400 - Action From All Parties (2)

Chapter 400: Action From All Parties (2)

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Qi Chen¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Impressive. I never expected you to have such achievements in the Demon Vanquishing Divine Body.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. He temporarily couldn¡¯t use a spear that weighed more than 5,000 kilograms in the Demon Vanquishing World, but the spell, Protective Starlight, was about to transform into a divine power. Once he broke through, he would master the divine power, Astral Divine Body. This divine body was like a star that imbued him with extraordinary strength¡ªit was very suitable for closebat. Xu Jingming naturally had to prepare a spear in advance! There were many rare materials in the Demon Vanquishing World! It was rtively easy for a spear to weigh 5,000 kilograms, but it was rtively difficult to find a spear that weighed 30,000 to 50,000 kilograms. It wasn¡¯t something that could be bought with this bit of silver. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I have a suitable spear in my residence; I¡¯ll send it to you tomorrow,¡± Qi Chen said straightforwardly. The family he and his sister were from had been born into the Qi family for generations, so the Qi family naturally had a deep heritage. If one angered the Qi family, powerful Demon Vanquishers like Qi Xiao might descend again. This was also the reason why Dongming Mountain didn¡¯t dare to attack the prefecture capital openly¡ªthey had no idea¡­ how many powerful Demon Vanquishers there were in the prefecture capital! ¡°Thanks.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. It wasn¡¯t difficult to buy materials and weapons, so he requested Qi Chen¡¯s help. This also bolstered their rtionship. He wouldn¡¯t have easily made the request if it was anythingplicated. ******* Night fell. In the room, Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the bed and took out a jade bottle. I¡¯ll refine that weak demon first.?Xu Jingming removed the stopper and wrapped his Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers around it, swallowing the weaker wisp of demonic aura. The other wisp of Earth Demon intrinsic demonic aura remained sealed in the jade bottle. Let¡¯s begin.?Xu Jingming already felt wisps of memories fuse into his consciousness, allowing him to see everything about the newborn demon with his own eyes. ¡°I¡¯m the mistress. I¡¯m the mistress of the Yufeng family!¡±?A sharp voice howled in Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness as scenes appeared. An hourter. Xu Jingming opened his eyes. ¡°Humans have to control their desires.¡± ¡°A suitable desire can fill a person with fighting spirit and make them fight hard, but a desire that exceeds the limits of their ability will only destroy them,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. ¡°If her desires were tapered, she might¡¯ve been much happier in life.¡± Although this newborn demon¡¯s obsession was very stubborn, being a newborn Human Demon represented a threat to a certain extent. Xu Jingming easily understood the reason for this woman¡¯s misery. Even though he had personally observed everything she had experienced, he wasn¡¯t affected. When the demon¡¯s obsession couldn¡¯t affect Xu Jingming¡¯s mind, he would automatically be invincible. In just an hour, Xu Jingming made the demon¡¯s obsession waver and copse. Although she argued that she didn¡¯t believe him¡ªthat he was a swindler and that everyone was a swindler¡ªher heart was convinced, and her obsession naturally began to crumble. ¡°Controlling desires is just two words, but too many people have failed to do so.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. Humans had to understand the limits of their abilities. Just like the situation Earth was facing now, Xu Jingming knew that the best solution was to endure it. He would rather have Earth suffer a little from the misery for now. As long as he became an Origin lifeform, Earth would naturally rise to prominence. This was the simplest and safest method. However, many people knew the simplest and safest method, but they weren¡¯t willing to wait at all! They would rather take the risk, only to suffer a crushing defeat. Although I¡¯m talented enough to be recruited by the Primordial Research Institute, I have to be more vignt. I¡¯m only a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform after all. I¡¯m still a little short of Lv. 8. My strength is still very limited.?Xu Jingming also persuaded himself. Even a perfect mirror needed diligence to upkeep it! Even if he understood a principle, he had to remind himself repeatedly because people could forget it. With time, ideas would slowly blur, leading them to forget everything. Therefore, some people may be once wise and mighty, but after seeding for too long, the mirrors in their hearts were long covered in dust from ack of diligence. They would make some ridiculous mistakes and bring about ruin to themselves. Demon Refinement was to imprint some knowledge into the mind. It also strengthened his mind! I have to recuperate and make preparations before I can refine the Earth Demon.?Xu Jingming looked at the jade bottle in his hand.?This is the first Earth Demon I encountered in Demon Vanquishing World. I have to be careful. Failure damaged the mind, and it would waste time. And what he couldn¡¯t afford to waste was time! I¡¯ll rx first.?With a thought, his consciousness left the Demon Vanquishing World and returned to reality to apany his wife and daughter. This was also the best way for him to rx. ¡­ In the prefecture capital, a plump man got off the carriage, drunk. ¡°Master, be careful.¡± A maidservant supported him, and a guard followed him into the residence. In the residence, an old butler rushed over and whispered, ¡°Master, there¡¯s some trouble with Second Young Master.¡± ¡°What did that bastard do this time?¡± The plump man waved his hand angrily. ¡°You guys are dismissed.¡± The others retreated. The plump man and the old butler entered the study together. ¡°What has happened on the mountain?¡± The plump man¡¯s eyes were obviously much clearer. ¡°I just received news today,¡± the old butler whispered. ¡°Lord Zhang Xiu, the mountain¡¯s city envoy, is dead.¡± ¡°What?¡± The plump man was surprised. ¡°Lord Zhang Xiu is dead?¡± The city envoy was his immediate superior. ¡°A demon appeared in Yufeng residence, and many Demon Vanquishers failed to subdue her. Later on, a Demon Vanquisher named Mr. Wu Ming went and killed the demon! Lord Zhang Xiu stopped him, but who would¡¯ve thought that Lord Zhang Xiu would also end up suppressed and eventually killed?¡± the plump man said. ¡°Lord Zhang Xiu¡¯s death might also be rted to the Qi family¡¯s patriarch.¡± ¡°Qi family¡¯s patriarch?¡± The plump man¡¯s heart tightened. Although there were benefits to working for Dongming Mountain, he did so on tenterhooks. The Qi family¡¯s patriarch was definitely an important figure he didn¡¯t dare to offend. ¡°Lord Zhang Xiu was suppressed by Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming for a long time! He only died when the Qi family patriarch arrived,¡± the old butler added. ¡°I¡¯m not too sure about the details.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The plump man nodded. ¡°The death of the city envoy is a huge matter. I have to report it to Dongming Mountain immediately.¡± Soon, a bird spread its wings in the night and flew east of the city. ¡­ In a residence just half a kilometer away from Xu Jingming¡¯s residence. I shall live here incognito for the time being.?Qi Chen held a fan and sat leisurely in the courtyard, drinking.?If a Demon God reallyes, Brother Wu Ming won¡¯t be able to hold it back. If I save him at the critical moment, he will naturally remember this favor. Qi Chen smiled and poured a ss of wine, finding amusement in his drinking. With his strength, he could arrive in a few seconds once the demon¡¯s aura was exposed. Sister, I¡¯ll do as you say and work hard to befriend Brother Wu Ming,?Qi Chen thought. When one reached Lv. 8 as a cosmic lifeform, breaking through to be an Origin lifeform was very unlikely and hopeless. Naturally, he had to think of a method to pave the way for his future! The Demon Cloud family was powerful, but it was a collective formed by countless family members over the years. Qi Chen¡¯s authority in the family was limited, and he was even inferior to his sister. From his sister¡¯s words, Qi Chen realized¡­ that this Brother Wu Ming might be a big shot! I¡¯m really looking forward to learning Brother Wu Ming¡¯s true identity, but I can¡¯t force him if he doesn¡¯t reveal it. I have to be patient in everything,?Qi Chen thought as he fanned himself. Chapter 401 - Zhang Xiu and Demon God Green Lake (1)

Chapter 401: Zhang Xiu and Demon God Green Lake (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Earth, at Xu Jingming¡¯s house in the evening. The watering system in the courtyard sprayed mist that enveloped thewn. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were ying with their daughter, Xu Lixing. Although Xu Lixing was petite, her physique was extraordinary. She was skipping about on the steps of the courtyard fountain. Skipping two steps with every hop, she quickly reached the top before leaping off onto the ground. Then, she slowly jumped up again. ¡°Dear, aren¡¯t you tired?¡± Li Miaomiao asked in exasperation. ¡°Not at all.¡± The more Xu Lixing jumped, the more energetic she became. It waste July, and even in the evening, the temperature was above 30¡ãC. Xu Lixing was covered in sweat, but she still jumped with vigor. ¡°She just gets hyperactive when someone¡¯s around,¡± Li Miaomiao said helplessly to Xu Jingming. ¡°She¡¯s usually not that hyper. It¡¯s because you are out here ying with her today.¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but smile when he saw his daughter jumping around. He said softly, ¡°I don¡¯t spend much time with our daughter. In the future, I have toe offline often to apany the both of you.¡± ¡°Your matters are more important,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Thankfully, I have some spare time recently,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°Moreover, the evolutionary path requires appropriate rest. I can¡¯t be tense all the time.¡± Studying Light Rays and cultivating to be an Origin lifeform wasn¡¯t something that could be done overnight; it would take a long time. He naturally had to take breaks appropriately across this long stretch of time. Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but light up when she heard that, and she became much happier. ¡°Alright, spend more time with her. She¡¯ll be thrilled.¡± ¡°Daddy, I jumped 100 times in a row.¡± Xu Lixing ran over excitedly. ¡°Impressive, right?¡± Looking at his daughter, whose hair waspletely drenched in sweat, he picked her up. ¡°Impressive, impressive. My dear daughter will also be a powerful evolver in the future.¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± Xu Lixing affirmed it happily. ****** After spending the night with his family, he went online again and entered the Demon Vanquishing World. It¡¯s time to refine the Earth Demon city envoy.?Xu Jingming was in optimal shape and was filled with fighting spirit. He took out the jade bottle and removed the stopper. This is the first Earth Demon I¡¯m refining ever since I stepped into the Demon Vanquishing World. Xu Jingming opened his mouth and sucked. Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers wrapped around the wisp of intrinsic demonic aura in the jade bottle and entered his mouth. The moment it entered his mouth, the obsession immediately fused with his mind and consciousness, producing a memory. Zhang Xiu was a Cheng¡¯an Prefecture native. His father was a leader of the prefecture capital¡¯s Three Waters Gang. When Zhang Xiu was young, Mr. and Mrs. Zhang doted on him, and he lived carefree. But from the age of six, Zhang Xiu had to learn martial arts! Learning martial arts was very tough. In the beginning, Zhang Xiu was somewhat gifted and improved rather quickly. His father praised him, and his mother doted on him more. But gradually, his martial arts came to a standstill, making it difficult for him to improve. No matter how he practiced, he didn¡¯t make any further progress. Zhang Xiu gave up practicing. His father berated him, and his mother scolded him. They forced Zhang Xiu to practice martial arts, but the results of forcing him were wanting. Zhang Xiu ignored the angry shouts and even theshings. Finally, his parents werepletely disappointed and focused on their third son. Mr. Zhang had a total of three sons and three daughters. His children practiced martial arts, but only his third son was talented and could endure hardships! His father and mother focused on grooming his third brother, and they ced much less attention on their other children. Zhang Xiu became down and out. He was envious of his third brother for being doted on by his parents, but on the other hand, he felt rxed. Nobody cared about him anymore¡ªhe was free. When he was 16, his father got him to work for the Three Waters Gang. He suffered terribly in the gang and saw how nasty human nature could be! Only then did he truly understand his father¡¯s painstaking efforts! In this world, everything would go smoothly when one gained basic mastery in martial arts. Be it bing an official or joining a gang, they would be ced in important positions. It was too difficult for an ordinary person to join a gang. After his father died in a gang conflict, Zhang Xiu¡¯s days in the gang became even more miserable! Previously, others had held back on ount of his father; they began to trample him under their feet! After experiencing all this, Zhang Xiu changed. He was adamant about climbing to greater heights! He wanted to be a man of honor! He didn¡¯t want to be trampled on again! He was good at ttering and winning the hearts of others. At the age of 32, he also became a middle-to-high-ranking member of the gang. He eventually lost his life while escorting goods. ¡°I haven¡¯t reached the top yet, and I¡¯m not better than my third brother. I couldn¡¯t resign myself to such a fate, and who would¡¯ve thought that I would be a demon after death?¡± Zhang Xiuughed. ¡°Bing a demon was the best thing to happen to me.¡± ¡°My third brother trembled in front of me; he has never been so respectful. I ate him in one mouthful.¡± ¡°The high and mighty gang boss kneeled down in front of me, willing to be my ve, but I pped him to death!¡± Zhang Xiu looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°After I became an Earth Demon, I even took the initiative to take on the role as city envoy! Countlessrge families and gangs in the prefecture capital have to defer to me and listen to my orders.¡± ¡°In the entire Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, Demon God Green Lake is my best friend. Many demons are respectful to me.¡± ¡°Hahaha, it feels good to be high and mighty and see those people kneel in front of me,¡± Zhang Xiu said. ¡°Mr. Wu Ming, doesn¡¯t it feel good to have power? Doesn¡¯t it feel good to make a name for yourself?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him for a long time before saying, ¡°But you became a demon.¡± ¡°So what if I am?¡± Chapter 402 - Zhang Xiu and Demon God Green Lake (2)

Chapter 402: Zhang Xiu and Demon God Green Lake (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Zhang Xiu said excitedly, ¡°As long as I hold a high position wielding great power and have the masses prostrate before me, so what if I be a demon? That only rejoices me.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing wrong with people wielding power, but they can¡¯t be blinded by it.¡± Xu Jingming stared at him. ¡°Blinded? No, I¡¯m fine! It feels good to be a demon,¡± Zhang Xiu said. Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°But the first person you went to after bing a demon was your third brother!¡± ¡°Yes, so what if he has achievements in martial arts? He still trembled in front of me. I ate him in one bite.¡± Zhang Xiu¡¯s eyes were filled with madness. ¡°You¡¯re envious and jealous of him¡ªdon¡¯t deny it,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I saw your memories. When your parents stopped caring about you and focused on grooming your third brother, you were down and envious of him.¡± Zhang Xiu was stunned. ¡°Although you suffered when you joined the gang, your father still secretly took care of you,¡± Xu Jingming continued. ¡°Youter came to realize this too! After your father died, you truly fell into the gang¡¯s abyss.¡± Zhang Xiu fell silent. ¡°Therefore, the first thing you did after you made a name for yourself was to visit your father¡¯s grave, drunk. In fact, you really want your father to be alive and see your sess,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You wanted to prove yourself to your father.¡± Zhang Xiu nodded gently. ¡°I admit it. I want him to see me make a name for myself and see that I¡¯m much better than Third Brother! I like the feeling of making a name for myself! I like the feeling of being high and mighty!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be blinded by the allures of the world. Think carefully¡ªwhat do you really want?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°If I were to exchange a carefree life in which you have your father¡¯s approval and your mother¡¯s love for your high and mighty life as a demon, which would you choose?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Ask yourself. Are you willing to make the exchange?¡± Zhang Xiu was stunned. His father¡¯s approval, his mother¡¯s love, and a carefree life? What a distant memory. Those were the best days; his father shielded him from the storms and cared for him with his mother. ¡°You should understand what you truly desire,¡± Xu Jingming said. Zhang Xiu¡¯s obsession trembled. He understood that what he yearned for the most wasn¡¯t power but his father¡¯s approval and mother¡¯s love¡ªa happy and carefree life. Once he denied his obsession, it began to copse. Zhang Xiu murmured in a low voice, ¡°Since when did I only want to make a name for myself? To trample on others?¡± ¡°I¡ªI even ate my third brother. Yes, I was controlled by my obsession and became a demon.¡± Zhang Xiu suddenly jolted awake. He felt as if he had woken up from a dream. ¡°Stay true to yourself.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Don¡¯t be controlled by your desires and be its puppet.¡± ¡°Thank you,¡± Zhang Xiu said softly, ¡°but I can¡¯t go back to the past.¡± His obsession dissipated. ¡­ Xu Jingming opened his eyes on the bed with mixed emotions. Desire is the motivation for people to work hard and the driving force for all of humanity. But if one isn¡¯t in control of their desires, only to be controlled by it¡­ Things can only go south,?Xu Jingming thought to himself. Those who controlled their desires were humans. Those controlled by desire were demons. Xu Jingming gained a clearer understanding of desires and had it deeply imprinted in his consciousness, naturally strengthening his mind and consciousness. Creak. Xu Jingming got up and opened the door. It was beginning to brighten, and there was a hint of red in the eastern sky. ****** On a towering mountain more than 800 kilometers east of the prefecture capital. ¡°Master, Master.¡± An old woman flew into a pavilion as a cloud of mist. In the pavilion, a woman in red was leisurely painting. ¡°Master.¡± The old woman bowed respectfully afternding. ¡°Why are you panicking?¡± The red-shirted woman nced at the old woman. ¡°City Envoy Zhang Xiu is dead,¡± the old woman stated. As she spoke, she respectfully handed a piece of paper to the red-shirted woman. ¡°Huh?¡± The red-shirted woman¡¯s expression changed slightly. She took the rolled-up piece of paper and slowly unfolded it. After reading it, she frowned slightly. ¡°Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming? Where did this neere from to be so ruthless?¡± ¡°Master, what should we do?¡± the old woman asked. ¡°Zhang Xiu had been quite diligent.¡± The red-shirted woman shook her head. ¡°But Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming seems to have an extraordinary rtionship with the Qi family¡¯s patriarch, Qi Chen. Zhang Xiu was killed after Qi Chen arrived.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± The old woman nodded. ¡°They address each other as brothers. They must have an extraordinary rtionship.¡± ¡°The prefecture capital belongs to the Demon Vanquishers,¡± the red-shirted woman said leisurely. ¡°It¡¯s not worth the risk for a dead Zhang Xiu.¡± ¡°Are we just going to let it go?¡± the old woman asked. ¡°Doesn¡¯t Zhang Xiu have many friends? Send the news to the other Demon Gods and all the envoys,¡± the red-shirted woman replied. The old woman asked, ¡°Should we report it to the Mountain Lord?¡± ¡°Mountain Lord can¡¯t be bothered to manage trivial matters to begin with. He left plenty of matters to me,¡± the red-shirted woman said. ¡°Why would he care about the life and death of a city envoy?¡± The old woman nodded slightly. ¡°I understand.¡± Her master was the Blood-Robed Demon God of the five Demon Gods, and she was also the true administrator of Dongming Mountain! ¡­ The news quickly spread to many Earth Demons, but Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming was able to crush Zhang Xiu. He also had an extraordinary rtionship with the Qi family¡¯s patriarch and was still living in the prefecture capital. These Earth Demons weren¡¯t willing to take the risk. After fighting for so many years, demons only upied half the world! In the prefecture capital where Demon Vanquishers gathered, Earth Demons had to be careful. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! In Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, theke water rippled. Green Lake was more than 50 kilometers wide, and hundreds of thousands of citizens lived in it. In this area, the most famous person wasn¡¯t the officials or the Demon Vanquishers but the owner of Green Lake, Demon God Green Lake! Brother Zhang Xiu is dead??Demon God Green Lake¡¯s eyes were cold as he looked at the letter in his hand angrily. He had a birthmark on his face. ¡°Lord Demon God?¡± The subordinate who delivered the letter was a little puzzled. ¡°You are dismissed.¡± Demon God Green Lake waved his hand. He then sat alone in the hall and stared at the letter. Brother Zhang Xiu is my best friend. To kill him is akin to crossing me.?Demon God Green Lake¡¯s eyes were filled with killing intent.?This Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming deserves death! Demon God Green Lake burned with killing intent but remained calm.?These Demon Vanquishers are very cunning. Perhaps they will set up a trap for me to fall into. Over the years, the battle with Demon Vanquishers made Demon God Green Lake much more cautious. Moreover, his rtionship with the Qi family¡¯s patriarch isn¡¯t ordinary. It¡¯s entirely possible for him to mobilize experts to set up an ambush,?Demon God Green Lake thought to himself.?However¡­ I won¡¯t be happy if I don¡¯t kill Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming! Demon God Green Lake was filled with killing intent. If they ambush me, they will be very patient in the beginning, but as time passes, those experts won¡¯t be able to keep up their guard.?Demon God Green Lake thought inwardly,?Yes, I¡¯ll wait for another three months before taking action. I don¡¯t believe that the Demon Vanquishers will still be lying in ambush three monthster! The more Demon God Green Lake thought about it, the more pleased he was with his acumen.?I can¡¯t enter Wu Ming¡¯s residence either; I have to wait for him toe out! I¡¯ll then choose the location and time to attack. Once I make a move, I¡¯ll eliminate Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming in 30 seconds. Then, I¡¯ll use the water element spell to leave the prefecture capital quietly.?Demon God Green Lake was very satisfied.?My n is excellent; there shouldn¡¯t be any ws. It¡¯s decided!? Demon God Green Lake made a decision. ¡­ Days passed. City Envoy Zhang Xiu said that he has many friends, and Demon God Green Lake is his best friend. Unfortunately, these Earth Demons don¡¯t seem willing to avenge him.?Qi Chen¡ªwho had been waiting for an opportunity¡ªwas sitting on a recliner and reading in boredom.?It looks like I¡¯ve waited in vain. Qi Chen felt exasperated, but he couldn¡¯t force the Earth Demons to attack if they didn¡¯t choose to. ¡­ In Xu Jingming¡¯s residence. Chi! Chi! Chi! Rays of sunlight gathered from all directions, causing the roof tiles to glow with golden light. The power of the sun seeped into the house andnded on Xu Jingming, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed. He constantly absorbed the endless stream of sr power, causing the Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers in his body to transform constantly. Wu Qi stood guard outside the house silently, not letting anyone approach and disturb his young master. More than an hourter. Creak. Xu Jingming pushed open the door and walked out. ¡°Young Master,¡± Wu Qi said happily, ¡°your Demon Vanquishing technique seems to have improved?¡± ¡°Yeah, it improved a little.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had finally reached the fourth realm. Chapter 403 - Three Months Later (1)

Chapter 403: Three Months Later (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Wu Qi was overjoyed when he learned that his young master¡¯s strength had improved tremendously. ¡°Young Master, why don¡¯t I get Sanya to prepare some food for you?¡± ¡°Alright, I happen to be hungry.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Sanya.¡± Wu Qi immediately got the maidservants to prepare the dishes. Xu Jingming was in a good mood. The increase in his Dharmic powers in Demon Vanquishing World meant that his mental strength had reached a new level. Logically speaking, only Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms could cultivate to the fourth realm. Even though he had consumed the Ice Flower Spirit Liquid, his mental strength needed to reach the peak of Lv. 7 before he could cultivate to the fourth realm. Five months after joining the Primordial Research Institute, my mental strength has finally reached the peak of Lv. 7. I hope to reach Lv. 8 as soon as possible.? Reaching Lv. 8 is really the starting point for the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s peripheral members. The peerless geniuses recruited had the strongest legacy and Ice Flower Spirit Liquid. They reached Lv. 8 in a short period of time. The only difficult thing was going from Lv. 8 to Lv. 9. It generally took hundreds or even more than a thousand years! ¡°Master.¡± The two maidservants smiled as they held a wooden te and served the food, fruits, and wine. These two maidservants also knew that their master was a powerful Demon Vanquisher, so they naturally felt honored. Being an ordinary rich man¡¯s maidservant waspletely different from being a powerful Demon Vanquisher¡¯s maidservant. All their neighbors and rtives would be more polite to them. ¡­ On the night he broke through to the fourth realm, Xu Jingming finally mastered the divine power, Astral Divine Body. Aftering to Demon Vanquishing World, of my three main spells¡ªBolt, Entrapment Net, and Protective Starlight¡ªProtective Starlight was thest to be raised to the level of a divine power.?Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the bed as endless starlight constantly surged into his body. As his body slowly transformed, his tendons, bones, and muscles transformed¡ªfrom an ordinary body of flesh and blood, he transformed into an Astral Divine Body that was built on Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers and starlight. The transformation processsted for more than six hours. I¡¯ve finally gained basic mastery of the Astral Divine Body.?Xu Jingming sat there.?A divine body can gather and disperse at will. When dispersed¡­ it bes infinite starlight. Whoosh. The seated Xu Jingming dispersed into a stream of starlight, and with a sh, he flew out the window. In the blink of an eye, he circled the courtyard several times and flew high in the sky before returning to the house. When gathering, I gain immense strength.?Starlight condensed into Xu Jingming, and he returned to sitting cross-legged on the bed. Then, he only clenched his right hand slightly and¡ª Bang!? The air exploded. It feels a little like an Origin lifeform.?Xu Jingming took in the experience.?An Origin lifeform¡¯s body is formed from Cosmic Force, and it can be modified. It¡¯s just that the evolution and transformation of the body in reality¡­ is much moreplicated. My knowledge is far from enough. Xu Jingming got up, walked to a corner of the room, and picked up the spear holster on the ground. It¡¯s been a few days since I obtained this divine spear. I haven¡¯t been able to wield it.?Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. With an ordinary body of flesh and blood, he could only be capable of lifting it thanks to having cellr control. But when it came to executing exquisite spearmanship? Strength was far from enough. Now that he had mastered the Astral Divine Body, he could easily carry the spear holster. Whoosh. With a sh of starlight, he arrived at an empty space in the back garden. I¡¯m already capable of supersonic speeds,?he thought.?Moreover, there¡¯s no sound or movement when I fly as starlight. He took out two spear shafts from his spear holster and connected them before beginning to execute his spearmanship. He didn¡¯t deliberately pursue speed and only thrust out as he wished. Starlight surrounded him, and the air fluctuations caused by Xu Jingming¡¯s spear were naturally borne by the starlight without destroying the surrounding vegetation. It feels better to use spearmanship.?Xu Jingming had practiced weapons since he was a child after all. He wasn¡¯t quite ustomed to casting spells from a distance like he did ever since he came to Demon Vanquishing World. When he encountered a demon, he instinctively wanted to charge forward with a spear! But with his mortal body, he would be courting death if he went forward. Now that I¡¯ve mastered three divine powers, I¡¯ll focus on Astral Divine Body in the future,?Xu Jingming thought.?Firstly, I can use the advantage of my actualbat techniques. When the timees, I canbine melee weapons and spells to fight the enemy with better effects. Secondly, I can also train in actualbat in Demon Vanquishing World. His actualbat strength was considered outstanding among Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms, but there was still plenty of room for improvement. ****** Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, White County. The Chen family patriarch was entertaining the county magistrate, Lord Wang. ¡°Old Chen.¡± Lord Wang was drunk as he smiled and said, ¡°I have good news to tell you.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the good news?¡± The old patriarch raised his eyebrows. As the patriarch of one of the top families in White County, the Chen family, the county magistrate had to show him some respect. ¡°The Chen Qi your family expelled,¡± Lord Wang said in a low voice, ¡°is an impressive Demon Vanquisher. A few days ago, he killed an Earth Demon in the prefecture capital and became brothers with the patriarch of the Qi family.¡± The old patriarch¡¯s triangr eyes turned colder as he whispered, ¡°Killed an Earth Demon? Be brothers with the patriarch of the Qi family in the prefecture capital?¡± ¡°This is news from the prefecture capital. Not many people in White County know about it,¡± Lord Wang said. ¡°Old Chen, that Chen Qi is ultimately a member of the Chen family. Blood is thicker than water! As long as the Chen family admits their mistake and bow their heads to Chen Qi¡­ I believe he will still be willing to return to the Chen family.¡± Chapter 404 - Three Months Later (2)

Chapter 404: Three Months Later (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

The old patriarch nodded slightly. ¡°Lord Wang, you have a point. I have toe up with a n when I return.¡± ¡°Oh right, that Chen Qi changed his name when he went to the prefecture capital. His name is Wu Ming,¡± Lord Wang said. ¡°Changed his name?¡± The old patriarch frowned. ¡°His surname is Wu?¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid he¡¯s resentful,¡± Lord Wangmented with a smile. ¡°As a third party, I find the Chen family¡¯s previous actions a little ruthless. How can Chen Qi not be resentful? In short, I¡¯ve said everything I need to say. The Chen family has to make the decision on how to deal with it.¡± ¡°Thank you, Lord Wang.¡± The old patriarch nodded. ¡°Oh right, who was the Earth Demon he killed? The Earth Demons in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture should be quite famous.¡± ¡°Zhang Xiu, one of Dongming Mountain¡¯s 36 city envoys,¡± Lord Wang said. The old patriarch nodded slightly. ¡­ Night. The Chen family patriarch summoned Chen Shi¡¯an. ¡°Shi¡¯an, you have been made aware of the situation.¡± The old patriarch looked at Chen Shi¡¯an. ¡°Chen Qi is your son. Tell me, what should we do?¡± Chen Shi¡¯an was still a little stunned. ¡°Him? He became a Demon Vanquisher and even killed an Earth Demon?¡± Is his son that impressive? ¡°Lord Wang won¡¯t spout nonsense,¡± the old patriarch remarked. ¡°Your son is very talented. He became a powerful Demon Vanquisher at such a young age, and he might be even stronger in the future. This is a rare opportunity for our Chen family! With a powerful Demon Vanquisher holding down the fort, the family can be much stronger.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°But we¡¯ve already removed him from the family register.¡± ¡°We can always add him back,¡± the old patriarch said. ¡°These are all trivial matters. Most importantly, you have to make Chen Qi forgive the family.¡± ¡°How do we get him to forgive us?¡± Chen Shi¡¯an asked. ¡°This kid has already changed his surname to Wu.¡± The old patriarch smiled and said, ¡°Therefore, someone with enough authority has to appear and apologize personally. I actually want to go, but I¡¯m old and weak after all. Therefore, I hope that as a father, you can personally make a trip to the prefecture capital and apologize. You two are father and son after all. All those years must mean something.¡± ¡°Me? To the prefecture capital?¡± Chen Shi¡¯an widened his eyes. ¡°The journey from White County to the prefecture capital is more than 500 kilometers. The journey is dangerous and unpredictable.¡± ¡°You have to go for the family,¡± the old patriarch said. ¡°No, I¡¯m not going.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an made it clear and shook his head. ¡°Uncle, don¡¯t force me. I won¡¯t go no matter how much you force me! You can¡¯t just send your second brother¡¯s family to their deaths, right?¡± ¡°You¡­¡± The old patriarch gritted his teeth in anger. ¡°Moreover, that son of mine killed an Earth Demon from Dongming Mountain. It¡¯s hard to say if it¡¯s a blessing or a curse.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an snorted. ¡°If we acknowledge him now, perhaps the demons from Dongming Mountain will attack our Chen family.¡± The old patriarch nodded. ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m getting you to head to the prefecture capital incognito and meet your son first to get closer to him. When the time is right, you can reveal his rtionship with my Chen family.¡± ¡°Uncle, if you want to go, make the trip yourself. It¡¯s impossible for me to make that long trip to the prefecture capital.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an got up and said, ¡°I don¡¯t have much ambition in my life, but I definitely won¡¯t throw my life away.¡± With that said, Chen Shi¡¯an walked out. ¡°There are often caravans going to the prefecture capital. It¡¯s not as dangerous as you say,¡± the old patriarch hurriedly said. ¡°If it¡¯s not dangerous, do it yourself; I¡¯m not going anyway.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an had already walked out the door and ignored the patriarch. ¡°You, you, you¡­¡± The old patriarch¡¯s expression turned ugly, but he couldn¡¯t do anything. He didn¡¯t have the right to force his second brother¡¯s son to head to the prefecture capital. In that case, let¡¯s wait.?The old patriarch sat down beside a candle, his expression uncertain.?Perhaps Chen Qi will die at Dongming Mountain¡¯s hands in a few days. It won¡¯t be toote to go to the prefecture capital after figuring out the situation,?the old patriarch thought to himself. ****** Time passed. In the blink of an eye, more than three months had passed since Xu Jingming killed Earth Demon Zhang Xiu. Early in the morning, dawn broke. Whoosh. Water from a river in the prefecture capital flowed ashore and condensed into a figure¡ªa cyan-shirted man with a birthmark on his face. Water was left in his wake with every step he took, but slowly, he became like an ordinary person. It¡¯s been a while since Ist came to the prefecture capital.?Demon God Green Lake looked at the surrounding scenery. Some people had already woken up early in the distance. It¡¯s been more than three months since my Brother Zhang Xiu was killed. It¡¯s time for me to make a move.?Demon God Green Lake walked leisurely as hepletely restrained his aura. The stronger the demon, the harder it was for them to be discovered when they restrained their aura. With Demon God Green Lake¡¯s strength, even a fifth-realm Demon Vanquisher would find it difficult to detect him when hepletely restrained his aura¡­ This was also the reason why Zhang Xiu dared to move around often in the prefecture capital. As long as he didn¡¯t make a move, the probability of being exposed was very low. ording to Dongming Mountain¡¯s information, Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming lives in that residence in front.?Demon God Green Lake stared at the residence in the distance. It was already dawn when he arrived.?Now, I just need to wait for him toe out. Demon God Green Lake took a look and turned to check into a rtively close inn, waiting patiently. ¡­ Demon God Green Lake waited patiently. One day, two days, three days¡­ five days¡­ ten days¡­ He was very patient in the beginning, but gradually, he began to suspect that the intel was wrong. ¡°Everyone says that¡¯s where Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming lives.¡± Demon God Green Lake watched. ¡°But why hasn¡¯t hee out? Doesn¡¯t he find it boring staying at home?¡± Demon God Green Lake sat in a teahouse, drinking tea and waiting in boredom. After waiting for so long, he naturally had to continue waiting! ¡°It¡¯s Mr. Wu.¡± ¡°Mr. Wu is so young.¡± Suddenly, many people in the teahouse noticed something. Huh??The ears of the bored Demon God Green Lake twitched, and he immediately looked up. He immediately saw a young man walking out of the residence with a spear holster on his back as a servant followed him. The young man¡¯s appearance¡­ was the same as the painting Dongming Mountain¡¯s intelligence had acquired. Wu Ming is finally out.?Green Lake felt excited. He had waited too long. This prey had finally appeared! ¡­ Xu Jingming and Wu Qi walked out of the residence together. ¡°Young Master, you shoulde out more often,¡± Wu Qi grumbled. ¡°It¡¯s been more than half a month, but you haven¡¯t taken a step out the door. This won¡¯t do.¡± ¡°Got it, Uncle Qi,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m in seclusion, so I have to focus onprehending the Demon Vanquishing technique.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know much about Demon Vanquishing techniques¡ª¡± Wu Qi said, ¡°But I know that one has to enjoy life. Miss spent so much effort on the Chen family back then. How did the Chen family repay her? Even you were chased out, Young Master.¡± ¡°Yes, yes. I¡¯lle out more in the future,¡± Xu Jingming replied. He had recently entered seclusion because of his divine power, Astral Divine Body. After killing Zhang Xiu, he naturally studied Light Rays every day and umted more and more knowledge. His divine power, Quint-Bolt, naturally improved, and he was capable of fusing three bolts of lightning! His divine power, Quint-Bolt, reached lesser mastery. However, Astral Divine Body was still only at the basic mastery. He had clearly spent the most effort on Astral Divine Body, but his improvement was slow. Finding it uneptable, he went into seclusion to study it and cultivated for more than half a month. It wasn¡¯t until today that he finally broke through to lesser mastery. ¡°Young Master, where do you want to have lunch?¡± Wu Qi asked. ¡°That restaurant in the north. Their noodles are superb.¡± Xu Jingming felt his mouth water just thinking about it. The two chatted as they walked toward the north of the city. He didn¡¯t notice that among the bustling pedestrians on the street, a cyan-shirted man with a saber was following them from 200 to 300 meters behind. Chapter 405 - Spear in Hand (1)

Chapter 405: Spear in Hand (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

The cyan-shirted man with the saber followed behind as he observed his surroundings.?I know where the few experts in the prefecture capital live. I have to maintain a sufficient distance from them. As long as I avoid those few people, the other Demon Vanquishers won¡¯t be able to stop me!?The cyan-shirted, saber-wielding man tailed the duo while mixed into the crowd. After walking for a moment. The cyan-shirted man couldn¡¯t help but be delighted when he saw ake in front of him. This is the prefecture capital¡¯s Little Moon Lake! The prefecture capital was arge city with a poption of millions after all, and there were manykes in the city. One of them was called Moon Lake, while the Little Moon Lake in front of him was much more elegant. It was only about one kilometer in length and width. Little Moon Lake provided a beautiful vista. There were some restaurants and tea houses around, and there were also people gathered in twos and threes by theke. With theke¡¯s help, my strength can increase by 30%!?The cyan-shirted man no longer hesitated.?This is it. Attack! He walked to the river by the side of the road and silently fused into the river, quickly entering Little Moon Lake. Huh??Xu Jingming was walking leisurely with Wu Qi when he suddenly felt that something was amiss. His psychic force felt a sliver of threat, and he turned his head. Boom! Not far from Little Moon Lake, a huge stream of water suddenly surged into the sky like a flood dragon and surged in his direction. This might made the ordinary people by theke turn pale with fright. ¡°Run.¡± ¡°Run!¡± In the face of such a terrifying scene, ordinary people fled in all directions, but how could their fleeing speedpare to the speed at which Green Lake swept up the waves? A demon!?Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly, and a third golden eye opened between his brows. The moment he opened his golden eye, his burning psychic force shot into the water like a beam of light and struck Green Lake¡¯s consciousness, causing it to tremble. Divine power, Heavenly Eye! After cultivating the Dharma Eye spell to the divine power level, Heavenly Eye¡¯s might clearly increased, and he could clearly see the figure hidden in the turbulent water. ¡°Help!¡± ¡°Dad, Dad!¡± ¡°Mom, save me!¡± Ordinary people scampered away in fright. The mighty currents could reduce them to mush just by brushing past them. A huge golden appeared out of thin air andpletely enveloped the vast and ferocious currents,pletely trapping them. As the starlight swirled, not a single drop of water escaped. The golden Inescapable Net¡¯s ropes were like woven threads. Although he only had basic mastery of the divine power, Inescapable Net, he could power it with his fourth-realm Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers, making it more than ten times stronger than when he dealt with the city envoy, Earth Demon Zhang Xiu. Such terrifying binding and sealing strength surprised Green Lake. ¡°Uncle Qi, leave quickly.¡± Xu Jingming also took the opportunity to use his Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers to lift some of the ordinary people by theke and move them as far away as possible. In the turbulent water, Green Lake instantly drew two sabers. ¡°Open.¡± The terrifying demonic body¡¯s strength was instilled into the saber, and with a single strike, there was a ripping sound! Although the golden Inescapable Net was tenacious, the ropes snapped one after another. Green Lake struck out with his two sabers, and the Inescapable Netpletely copsed. When Xu Jingming saw this, he continued using his Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers to move ordinary people into the distance. At the same time, he extended his left hand, and the golden bracelet wrapped around his wrist flew out, turning into 108 golden beads. The runes on the golden beads swirled, and immediately, the golden beads turned into dazzling golden light that attacked Green Lake at high speeds. ¡°What the hell?¡± Green Lake was shocked. The 108 golden beads were fast; he brandished his two sabers in a bid to block them. Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Green Lake repeatedly swung his sabers, but he failed to stop a single golden beam. The golden beams had strange trajectories and were extremely fast¡ªall of them struck him. The Demon God panicked at first, but he immediately discovered that when the golden beam struck him, his tough and thick skinpletely blocked every golden bead. ¡°It didn¡¯t even break my skin.¡± Green Lake scoffed. ¡°It¡¯s only shy!¡± Xu Jingming used this bit of time to finally move some of the ordinary people around him into the distance. He looked at the Demon God and thought to himself,?I¡¯ve already raised Entrapment Net and Flying Sand to the divine power level. Although they are only at basic mastery, I can¡¯t injure him with my fourth-realm Dharmic powers. He¡¯s probably one of the five Demon Gods of Dongming Mountain. With his current strength, he could independently imprison and restrain a city envoy like Zhang Xiu with Inescapable Net. He resembles Demon God Green Lake.?Xu Jingming had long known about the strongest demons in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. ¡­ ¡°Not good.¡± Qi Chen sensed the demonic aura fluctuations in the north and immediately flew up to look north. Runes circted in his eyes as he saw everything that was happening in the direction of Little Moon Lake. It¡¯s Demon God Green Lake. Brother Wu Ming is in danger.?Qi Chen panicked.?I¡¯ve waited four months. Demon God Green Lake is actually so cunning as to make a move at Little Moon Lake. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, I can arrive in less than a minute! This Demon God Green Lake¡¯s body is powerful, so you can¡¯t sh with him head-on. Try to buy some time.¡±?Qi Chen transmitted his voice from afar and flew north as fast as he could. ¡­ An old man was napping while listening to an opera. His hair was sparse, and he had lost quite a few teeth. He looked old and haggard. Chapter 406 - Spear in Hand (2)

Chapter 406: Spear in Hand (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

But suddenly, he sensed an eruption of demonic aura. He immediately looked up to the northwest. Light swirled in his eyes, and he naturally saw everything clearly. It¡¯s Demon God Green Lake. To think he actually dares toe to the prefecture capital.?The old man transformed into a gust of wind and disappeared from the area, heading straight for Little Moon Lake. ¡­ In thergest Martial Academy in the middle of the prefecture capital. ¡°Senior Brother, Senior Brother, I can¡¯t master this sword technique no matter how much I practice. Teach me.¡± A beautiful woman took the initiative to stop a fair-skinned handsome man. The man smiled and said, ¡°Junior Sister, you have to practice every move and stance of this sword technique seriously. Let¡¯s go to your residence; I¡¯ll teach you in detail.¡± ¡°Alright, Senior Brother.¡± The woman was a little excited. ¡°Senior Sister Liu.¡± A youth rushed out and said anxiously, ¡°Senior Brother Wang Cheng is a despicable person. He has already ruined the innocence of several senior sisters. Don¡¯t be bewitched by him.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you nder Senior Brother Wang.¡± The woman was furious. ¡°Let¡¯s go, Senior Brother Wang. Ignore him.¡± Wang Cheng smiled at the youth. ¡°Junior Brother, watch your words. I know many people in the Martial Academy are jealous of me.¡± With that said, Wang Cheng frowned slightly and looked northwest. Huh??Senior Brother Wang Cheng saw everything in Little Moon Lake clearly.?Green Lake actually dares toe to the prefecture capital? These five Demon Gods all want to rece me and be the new Mountain Lord of Dongming Mountain. I want to see how strong Green Lake is today. ¡°Junior Sister Liu, let¡¯s go to your ce. I¡¯ll practice swordsmanship with you.¡± Senior Brother Wang Cheng held Junior Sister Liu¡¯s hand. She blushed, but she didn¡¯t refuse and left with him. ¡°Senior Sister Liu, he¡¯s a bad person.¡± The youth was anxious, but there was nothing he could do. Senior Sister Liu didn¡¯t even look at him. Senior Brother Wang Cheng and Junior Sister Liu were intimate, but the former had been paying attention to everything about Little Moon Lake from afar.?The five Demon Gods¡ªGreen Lake and the others¡ªare quite strong. Who¡¯s his opponent? Why haven¡¯t I seen him before? ******* Xu Jingming heard Qi Chen¡¯s voice and knew that the other party was rushing over. This Demon God Green Lake deliberately chose Little Moon Lake. The experts from all over the prefecture capital are some distance away.?Xu Jingming also knew that the experts from all sides were watching the battle from afar, and they were probably rushing over. However, he had to rely on himself for the time being. ¡°I alone should be enough to deal with this Demon God Green Lake.¡± Xu Jingming was also itching for a fight. Green Lake stood in midair, holding a saber in each hand. He stared at Xu Jingming and scoffed. ¡°Your strength is far inferior to Old Man Fang and Qi Chen. You can¡¯t even injure¡ª¡± Boom! Xu Jingming formed a hand seal with his left hand, and three bolts of lightning appeared out of thin air and struck down. Divine power, Quint-Bolt! Three bolts struck simultaneously! Of the three bolts of lightning, one was white-hot, one was dark, and one was dark-blue. The three bolts of lightning intertwined and instantly struck the top of Green Lake¡¯s head. His body trembled from the smite, and he was momentarily stunned. His head was alreadycerated, but under the cirction of demonic aura, the wound quickly healed. ¡°You can barely injure me.¡± Green Lake was furious. ¡°But it¡¯s useless even if you strike me 100 times. Die.¡± The Demon God turned into an afterimage and charged at him. Urgh. Wu Qi¡ªwho had already fled into the distance¡ªand arge number of ordinary people watched the battle by Little Moon Lake from afar. Many of them had been saved by Xu Jingming, so they naturally hoped that he would win. But it seemed that his many divine powers and spells couldn¡¯t do anything to Demon God Green Lake. ¡°Oh no.¡± ¡°This Demon Vanquisher is in danger.¡± Everyone¡¯s hearts tightened. Whoosh. When Green Lake charged at Xu Jingming, thetter¡¯s figure shed, and his entire body seemed to teleport, avoiding the former¡¯s attack. Huh??Green Lake was a little surprised.?This Demon Vanquisher, Wu Ming, is so fast. Xu Jingming had starlight protecting his body, and he held two spear segments in his hand that had been connected to each other. He held the spear and looked at Green Lake.?It¡¯s been a long time since I used my spear. It had been a long time. This was the first time he used his spearmanship in Demon Vanquishing World. In the distance, Wu Qi watched worriedly. ¡°Young Master learned many weapons when he was still a martial artist, but he didn¡¯t have any achievements in martial arts. Could it be that¡­ he learned some powerful spear techniques at the same time as he obtained the Demon Vanquishing technique?¡± In this world, Demon Vanquishing techniques were very mysterious, and natives had nowhere to learn them. Many of the Demon Vanquishers imed that they were bestowed by the heavens; they learned it in their dreams or had them secretly imparted to them by experts. ¡°A weapon? Laughable!¡± Demon God Green Lake turned into an afterimage and brandished his two sabers. Swish! Xu Jingming was extremely fast as he approached the Demon God with the starlight. The moment they came into contact, he instantly swung his spear and struck Green Lake¡¯s single saber. Xu Jingming felt the powerful recoil and was sent flying more than 100 feet back. I have the advantage in speed, but I¡¯m much weaker than Demon God Green Lake in strength.?Xu Jingming made a judgment the moment they shed.?But in terms of actualbat techniques, he¡¯s too clumsy. ¡°Your strength isn¡¯t up to par!¡± Green Lake charged over valiantly and shed at Xu Jingming without any regard for him. As a Demon God, he relied on his terrifyingly strong demon body. He could withstand a hundred attacks from others; all he needed was to strike his opponent once. That was sufficient for destroying those Demon Vanquishers. ng! ng! ng! The weapons collided, and before Demon God Green Lake could figure out what was happening, a phantom-like spear swept past his head. This strike borrowed the force of the opposing strike and even borrowed the force of Green Lake¡¯s body before striking his head. Bang! The Demon God crashed into the ground like a cannonball, shattering some of the thick limestone bs beside Little Moon Lake and producing a deep crater. He fell into the crater and stood up in a daze, feeling groggy. One of the sabers had already been sent flying into the distance, and only the single saber in his left hand remained clenched tightly. ¡°Impossible!¡± He suddenly came to his senses and charged forward. The moment he shed with Xu Jingming¡ª Green Lake didn¡¯t understand what was going on either¡ªhe had heard the collision of weapons. The spear had bent and swept past his neck, twisting his neck and causing him to spin away in flight into a rockery beside him. The rockery then exploded. Green Lake twisted his neck a few times before recovering. He recovered some of his rity of mind. ¡°Demon God.¡± Xu Jingming walked over with a spear in hand. ¡°Let me give you a piece of advice¡ªgive up on your saber technique. This isn¡¯t a saber technique; it¡¯s nothing but random shing.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t do anything to you, but you can¡¯t kill me either. I¡¯m leaving.¡± Green Lake was afraid, and he immediately turned into a stream of water that charged at Little Moon Lake. However, a huge golden Inescapable Net appeared, intercepting and restraining the water stream. ¡°Break.¡± Demon God Green Lake exerted strength with his arms and cleaved open the with a single strike. But in the time it took him to cleave open the, Xu Jingming had already shed in front of him. ¡°Demon God Green Lake, it¡¯s toote for you.¡± Xu Jingming stared at him. ¡°You can¡¯t kill me.¡± Green Lake was a little anxious. Although the person in front of him had impressive spearmanship, he hadn¡¯t suffered fatal injuries. But if this dragged on, it would be dangerous if the Demon Vanquishing experts in the prefecture capital joined forces. ¡°I can¡¯t kill you?¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°I¡¯ll take your life in three strikes.¡± The moment he said that, runes lit up on the spear in his hand, and terrifying lightning flowed in it. He had bought Mystic Light Cold Iron and a spear from the Qi family¡¯s patriarch to refine a Dharmic artifact that suited him best! He had spent much more effort on this spear than the Golden Sand Beads. A demon vanquishing Dharmic weapon? I need to run!?The Demon God was so frightened that he turned around and fled. Xu Jingming instantly became one with his spear. His spearmanship had long reached an unimaginable level. He was considered top-notch among Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms, and he was much better than Demon God Green Lake in actualbat. Buzz. The spear, bursting with lightning, tore through the sky! Demon God Green Lake couldn¡¯t escape in time and instinctively swung his single saber to block, but his saber technique was nothing but a joke in front of Xu Jingming. When the spear stabbed into his body, all its might gathered at the tip of the spear, forcefully piercing through his thick skin and into his chest. At the same time, terrifying bolts of lightning erupted from the spear, annihting all the demonic aura from his body. Chapter 407 - Prestige (1)

Chapter 407: Prestige (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Demon God Green Lake was extremely furious. Over the years, he was used to crushing his enemies with his powerful demon body. He could easily withstand even a fifth-realm Demon Vanquisher spell about ten times. But this time, he encountered a Demon Vanquisher who was good at the Demon Vanquishing Divine Body! Very few Demon Vanquishers cultivated the Divine Body. After all, it was a transformation of the body, and it was much harder than cultivating spells. For example, Xu Jingming focused on Astral Divine Body among the three divine powers, but his improvement speed was still much slower than with Quint-Bolt. Thankfully, my Astral Divine Body has reached lesser mastery. The gap between Demon God Green Lake and me isn¡¯t that great,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?If it were just basic mastery, I would probably be crushed the moment we crossed. When the difference in physique was too great, actualbat techniques couldn¡¯t make up for it. As for now? Xu Jingming had the advantage in speed and nearly half the strength of Demon God Green Lake. With his astonishing actualbat techniques, it naturally became one-sided. Boom!? When the spear stabbed into Green Lake¡¯s body, four-colored lightning erupted and wreaked havoc from the inside! The skin of Green Lake¡¯s demon body was extremely tough, but its interior was rtively fragile. Moreover, the spear technique Xu Jingming used was Quint-Bolt¡¯s Quadrastrike! When using a divine power, he could only deliver three strikes simultaneously. However, he had plenty of time to engrave runes when refining artifacts. After putting in plenty of effort, he finally seeded in imprinting the runes of Quadrastrike. This spear then became Xu Jingming¡¯s strongest means in his arsenal. ¡°No!!!¡± In Green Lake¡¯s horror, his body exploded, the sts peppering his tough demon body with holes. Most of his demon body was destroyed. Green Lake fled into the distance frantically. What a powerful demon body.?Xu Jingming¡¯s figure turned into a blur as he caught up to Green Lake. The spear in his hand was as fast as lightning as it stabbed into the damaged demon body again. Boom! Another terrifying Quadrastrike! This time, the Demon God¡¯s bodypletely copsed, unable to take on aplete form. It dissipated into demonic aura and dispersed in every direction. Seal!?With a thought, a golden enveloped more than half of Little Moon Lake,pletely enveloping all the demonic aura. The threat of a demonic body formed from demonic aura was high, but once it was scattered demonic aura? The threat plummeted. Xu Jingming observed with his Heavenly Eye and locked onto all the demonic aura while sealing it with the Inescapable Net. All the demonic aura was captured in one! Xu Jingming formed a hand seal, and three-colored lightning struck down from the sky, striking the golden. Countless demonic aura was obliterated, and only a trace of intrinsic demonic aura remained. ¡°Collect.¡± Xu Jingming took out a jade bottle and put the wisp of intrinsic demonic aura into it. He then dispersed Inescapable Net and beckoned for the two sabers that had fallen around him. The material of these two sabers isn¡¯t bad.?Xu Jingming also had to consider the future.?My Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers aren¡¯t considered strong yet, so the might of the four-colored lightning I can draw on is still limited. The Mystic Light Cold Iron has been smelted into the spear, forming runic patterns. This spear can still take it for the time being. But as my strength increases, my divine powers and spells will keep rising, and the burden on the artifact will increase,?Xu Jingming thought.?ording to the records of the Myriad Star Demon Refining Scroll, perhaps this spear won¡¯t be able to withstand the might unleashed when I reach the sixth realm and when my divine powers reach greater mastery. It¡¯s alright. I still need quite some time to reach the sixth realm. Xu Jingming waved his hand, and Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers swept up countless gravel, simply clearing up the wrecked Little Moon Lake. ¡°He won?¡± The ordinary people in the distance couldn¡¯t help but cheer when they saw the dust settle. The Demon Vanquisher who had saved them had ultimately seeded in killing the demon. ¡°Young Master.¡± Wu Qi had already run to Xu Jingming¡¯s side and warmly helped him hold the two sabers. ¡°I¡¯ll hold them for you, Young Master.¡± ¡°Someone¡¯s here.¡± Xu Jingming looked up at the sky. Qi Chen had alreadynded. ¡°Brother Qi Chen,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile, ¡°you¡¯re really fast! It takes you 45 seconds toe here from the Qi residence.¡± ¡°I was worried that an Earth Demon from Dongming Mountain would attack you, so I stayed close to your house incognito. There¡¯s no way for me to be that fast if I came from the Qi residence,¡± Qi Chen said. He naturally revealed the matter of him waiting. If he didn¡¯t say it and nobody knew, wouldn¡¯t all his efforts be in vain? ¡°Brother Qi Chen, you¡¯ve been living around my house?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Thank you, Brother Qi Chen.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing worth mentioning. It was all in vain.¡± Qi Chen shook his head and said helplessly, ¡°Who would¡¯ve thought that Demon God Green Lake would be so cunning as to ambush you at Little Moon Lake?¡± ¡°But Brother Wu Ming, you¡¯re really impressive.¡± Qi Chen couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°You only barely subdued Zhang Xiu thest time, but you killed Demon God Green Lake today! It¡¯s only been a few months, but your strength is already above mine.¡± ¡°I just happened to restrain him,¡± Xu Jingming said humbly. There was nothing to be proud of. It was only an Earth Demon; it wasn¡¯t even the strongest demon in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. As a peripheral member of the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage, Xu Jingming naturally had high expectations of himself. For example, his eldest senior brother¡ªGu Shan¡ªand his eldest senior sister, Moyu, had created their own Demon Vanquishing techniques and established their own sects in the Demon Vanquishing World. Even Senior Brother Redeye¡ªwho had temporarily left the Demon Vanquishing World after being injured¡ªwas a ninth-realm Demon Vanquisher! All of them were peerless figures! He was still far inferior to his senior brothers and sisters. Whoosh. A thin-haired old man appeared in the wind and smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Are you Brother Wu Ming?¡± Chapter 408 - Prestige (2)

Chapter 408: Prestige (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°This is Brother Fang Nian from Wind Shadow Sect,¡± Qi Chen introduced. ¡°Greetings, Brother Fang Nian.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. They were all cosmic lifeforms, and one couldn¡¯t tell their true age in reality in Demon Vanquishing World. Everyone usually befriended each other based on their strength. The old man in front of him, Fang Nian, was the strongest Demon Vanquisher in the Cheng¡¯an Prefecture sects. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, you¡¯re impressive. You killed one of the five Demon Gods, Demon God Green Lake!¡± Old Fang smiled. ¡°Of the many Demon Vanquishers in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, Brother Wu Ming is ranked in the top three.¡± ¡­ When all the Demon Vanquishers in the city rushed over to befriend him¡ª The strongest existence in the prefecture capital, Mountain Lord Dongming, was apanying his junior sister. ¡°Senior Brother, have a seat. I¡¯ll prepare some fruits and snacks for you.¡± Junior Sister Liu smiled and went to prepare. Wang Cheng sat in a pavilion and looked in the direction of Little Moon Lake from afar. He shook his head gently.?It¡¯s been more than ten years since west met, but Demon God Green Lake hasn¡¯t improved at all! He only knows how to act rashly inbat. Great, he lost his life. I don¡¯t understand these demons either.?Why are they upying territory one after another? Why are they eating people? Wang Cheng looked at Junior Sister Liu, who was walking over with a te of fruits and snacks in the distance.?Isn¡¯t it nice eating these fruits and snacks? Why insist on eating flesh and blood! Humans aren¡¯t meant to be eaten. Human emotions are what¡¯s most drawing. Wang Cheng pulled Junior Sister Liu into his arms. ¡°Senior Brother.¡± Junior Sister Liu¡¯s body turned limp, and her face turned red. Only this kind of life is interesting. Those stupid demons covet the position of Mountain Lord Dongming, but they are afraid of me and take the initiative to make me Mountain Lord Dongming. In fact¡­ I¡¯ve never cared about this position all these years.?Wang Cheng hugged Junior Sister Liu.?All I care about is enjoying all of this and bing a Heaven Demon. How can I be a Heaven Demon??Wang Cheng thought. He was also very vexed. He had long reached the limit of an Earth Demon, but he couldn¡¯t break through to the Heaven Demon level. However, he had a feeling that if he wanted to be a Heaven Demon, he had to find the solution among the people! Therefore, he came to the most popted ce in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture¡ªthe prefecture capital! He had been living incognito in the prefecture capital. People thought that the prefecture capital was where many Demon Vanquishers gathered and was the safest ce. But in fact, the most terrifying demon¡ªMountain Lord Dongming¡ªhad always lived here. ¡°Senior Brother, what¡¯s on your mind?¡± Junior Sister Liu asked. ¡°I¡¯m hesitating,¡± Wang Cheng replied softly. ¡°I¡¯m worried that Junior Sister won¡¯t be willing¡­¡± Junior Sister Liu whispered, ¡°I¡¯m willing.¡± Wang Cheng smiled. ****** One of the five Demon Gods, Demon God Green Lake, was killed at Little Moon Lake. The news quickly spread throughout the prefecture capital! The name Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming was also discussed by countless people. He was recognized as one of the strongest Demon Vanquishers in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. ¡°Master, Brother Wu Ming¡¯s residence is up ahead.¡± Zhao Zhen arrived jauntily outside Xu Jingming¡¯s residence with an elder. ¡°Brother Wu Ming and I have known each other since we were young. We also came to the prefecture capital from White County in the same caravan. He even saved everyone in the caravan.¡± ¡°Mr. Wu is a top figure in the prefecture capital. Will he meet us?¡± The elder was a little worried. Although he was one of the top martial arts grandmasters in the prefecture capital, Demon Vanquishers enjoyed the highest status in the Demon Vanquishing World. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Brother Wu Ming isn¡¯t that kind of person,¡± Zhao Zhen said confidently. Many people were at the entrance of the residence, hoping to meet Mr. Wu Ming. ¡°My master isn¡¯t epting guests.¡± Liu Fu, the gatekeeper, held these people back. ¡°Don¡¯t make things difficult for a servant like me. Master is a Demon Vanquisher. He¡¯s focused onprehending the Demon Vanquishing technique and doesn¡¯t want to meet outsiders.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± These people were rather helpless. ¡°Please pass a message,¡± Zhao Zhen said as he stepped forward. ¡°I¡¯m Brother Wu Ming¡¯s good friend, Zhao Zhen. I¡¯m here to visit him with my master.¡± ¡°You¡¯re Zhao Zhen?¡± Liu Fu chuckled. ¡°I¡¯ve long heard from Seventh Master that you came to the prefecture capital with Master.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Zhao Zhen immediately felt his status enhanced. ¡°I¡¯ll go in and deliver the message. Wait here.¡± Liu Fu immediately entered to deliver the message. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t like socializing, so most strangers were left outside. Soon, Liu Fu came out. ¡°Brother Zhao Zhen, pleasee in with your master.¡± ¡°Thanks.¡± Zhao Zhen immediately brought his master in. He was bragging in Martial Academy about his rtionship with Wu Ming. When his master found out, he asked him for a rmendation to visit Mr. Wu Ming. ¡°Zhao Zhen.¡± In the back garden, Wu Qi stopped the two and smiled. ¡°Young Master is meeting the prefecture lord. You can go over after the prefecture lord leaves.¡± ¡°Alright, alright.¡± Zhao Zhen and his master immediately nodded and looked into the distance. In a pavilion in the distance, two people could be seen sitting and chatting¡ªXu Jingming and the Cheng¡¯an Prefecture Lord. ¡­ ¡°I¡¯m aware of the matter between you and the Chen family. Do you want me to mediate? With your current status and strength, you can naturally take over the Chen family and be the patriarch,¡± the prefecture lord said. Xu Jingming said calmly, ¡°I won¡¯t be returning for the rest of my life. Moreover, I¡¯d like to trouble you to pass on a message¡ª¡± ¡°Please speak,¡± the prefecture lord said politely. ¡°To help the Chen family is to be my enemy!¡± Xu Jingming said calmly. The prefecture lord was surprised.?That ruthless? ¡°This matter involves my grudge with the Chen family,¡± Xu Jingming said. In fact, this was the original body¡¯s obsession! When he found out that the Chen family had moved Chen Qi¡¯s mother¡¯s grave, the original body¡¯s obsession surged. Back then, he had decided that he would definitely do a good job with the matter pertaining to the Chen family to calm this obsession. The original body¡¯s obsession is quite simple: Make a name for himself and make his father and the Chen family regret it. He will never return even if they beg him to.?Xu Jingming only needed a simple push toplete all of this. The prefecture lord nodded in understanding. ¡°The Chen family had indeed gone overboard. Oh right, what about the Wu family? Does Mr. Wu Ming want to help the Wu family return to the prefecture capital?¡± ¡°How¡¯s the Wu family now?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°I¡¯m certain that they have fled to the Dongliang Mountain area in the south,¡± the prefecture lord replied. ¡°The Wu family had actually offended an important figure. As long as you¡¯re willing to step in, all parties will have to give face to a top Demon Vanquisher. It won¡¯t be difficult for the Wu family to clear their name.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Prefecture Lord.¡± Would the Chen family regret it even more if the Wu family prospered because of him? ****** White County, Chen family. The county magistrate personally visited. The Chen family patriarch, Chen Shi¡¯an, and a few other Chen family members came to wee him. ¡°Lord Wang, please take a seat.¡± The old patriarch was very polite. ¡°I won¡¯t be sitting,¡± the county magistrate said calmly. ¡°I¡¯m here to pass on a message.¡± The Chen family was a little puzzled. ¡°Mr. Wu Ming said that anyone who helps the Chen family will be his enemy.¡± The county magistrate smiled at the Chen family. ¡°Mr. Wu Ming is the Chen Qi you expelled from the Chen family! Of course, he¡¯s now the top figure in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture.¡± ¡°What did he do?¡± The old patriarch felt that something was amiss. ¡°Three days ago, Demon God Green Lake ambushed Mr. Wu Ming by Little Moon Lake in the prefecture capital, but he was killed by Mr. Wu Ming in 30 seconds,¡± the county magistrate exined. ¡°From that day forth, there was no more Demon God Green Lake in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture.¡± ¡°He killed Demon God Green Lake single-handedly?¡± The old patriarch¡¯s expression changed. ¡°Since Mr. Wu Ming has said so, norge family in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture will work with you again.¡± The county magistrate looked at them. ¡°Your Chen family is finished.¡± The old patriarch¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°What an unfilial son!¡± Chen Shi¡¯an¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°How dare he do this!¡± If the Chen family was finished, wouldn¡¯t his happy days be over? p! The old patriarch turned around and pped Chen Shi¡¯an hard in the face, causing him to tumble. ¡°Chen Shi¡¯an.¡± The old patriarch had a ferocious expression as he pointed at Chen Shi¡¯an and roared, ¡°Come with me to the prefecture capital personally to apologize to Mr. Wu Ming!¡± ¡°I¡¯m not going. I¡¯m not going,¡± Chen Shi¡¯an said. ¡°You have to go!¡± The old patriarch¡¯s triangr eyes were cold and fierce. ¡°I believe the entire Chen family agrees.¡± ¡°Aye.¡± ¡°Aye.¡± ¡°Aye.¡± The surrounding Chen family members stared at Chen Shi¡¯an as if they wanted to skin him alive. Chen Shi¡¯an¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°Even if you refuse, I¡¯ll tie you up and bring you there!¡± The old patriarch red at Chen Shi¡¯an ferociously. Chapter 409 - Growth and Transformation (1)

Chapter 409: Growth and Transformation (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming had given this matter regarding the Chen family a simple nudge to fulfill the original body¡¯s obsession; his energy was mainly focused on Light Rays. He cultivated the visualization method every day and studied the knowledge within. On the fifth day after killing Demon God Green Lake, Xu Jingming felt that he was in excellent condition and started refining the demon that night. The refinement of the demonsted for more than six hours. Only when the sky lit up did Xu Jingming sessfully break down Demon God Green Lake¡¯s obsession. Demon God Green Lake¡¯s obsession can¡¯t sway me, but it¡¯s quite difficult for me to convince him. This is a blockhead.?Xu Jingming opened the door and walked out of the house, heaving a sigh of relief. It¡¯s easy to convince smart people, but it¡¯s difficult to convince a blockhead,?Xu Jingming thought.?Fists and loyalty? What a simple obsession! Demon God Green Lake was originally a fisherman on Green Lake. He relied on his loyalty to attract a group of fishermen and formed a small team. Later on, he unfortunately fell into the water and died from serious injuries suffered in a tussle with another fishing team. He was still indignant and found his fate uneptable when he died! His obsession attracted the demonic aura of the world and turned him into a demon. He even gradually grew and became the famous Demon God Green Lake. Being loyal also depends on who you¡¯re loyal to. Blindly being loyal will only result in a head-on collision!?It took Xu Jingming more than six hours to convince Demon God Green Lake with the simplest logic.?But he also asked me to see the world from another angle. Demon Refinement allowed one to see the world from the perspective of the demons. Observe it, understand it, find its ws, and finally convince the demon! This process was also a baptism of his mind. Having the fist talk is a branch of strength theory, and loyalty is also a branch of the theory of reason. I understand everything better now.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The Cosmic Human Alliance had a veryplete humanities course, but although he had studied many theories and understood many things, he was still far from grasping the essence. There were very few existences like Mr. Pang who had outstanding talent in humanities and had almost maxed out everything. Of course, everyone had their own talent. In terms of martial arts, actualbat, and science, Mr. Pang¡¯s talent was average. Xu Jingming was a dazzling genius in martial arts, and his scientific progress was gradually maturing. Every time the mind refines a demon, it baptizes the mind from different angles.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?When Ipletely digest the gains from this time, I can carry out the next demon refinement. The gains were mainly deepening the knowledge obtained in some simr sses at the Primordial Research Institute. ¡­ The weather turned cold without warning. The sudden blizzard coated the entire prefecture capital in silver. The Chen family and the others followed their caravan and finally arrived at the prefecture capital after experiencing hardships. ¡°We¡¯re finally in the prefecture capital.¡± ¡°We actually encountered a demon on the way. Thankfully, it was repelled by the caravan guards.¡± ¡°It was my first time seeing a demon with my own eyes. It scared me to death.¡± The Chen family was very d after entering the prefecture capital. ¡°Patriarch, everyone is exhausted. Let¡¯s find an inn to stay in,¡± someone suggested. The old patriarch swept his triangr eyes and said calmly, ¡°No, go straight to Chen Qi¡¯s residence! We¡¯ll visit him today.¡± ¡°Uncle, everyone is tired,¡± Chen Shi¡¯an said. ¡°Let¡¯s meet my son tomorrow.¡± ¡°I know everyone is tired, and I can tell that everyone is exhausted. I believe¡­ Chen Qi can also tell!¡± the old patriarch said. ¡°We traveled all the way from White County with great difficulty and didn¡¯t even have a hot meal on the way. Immediately visiting him will show our sincerity.¡± The old patriarch looked at his nsmen. ¡°We¡¯ve traveled more than 500 kilometers. Don¡¯t screw up anything at thest moment.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll observe what you say, Patriarch.¡± The Chen family members nodded, so the guards naturally didn¡¯t object. Everyone followed the information they had received early on and headed straight for Xu Jingming¡¯s residence. ¡°Sir, is that residence in front Mr. Wu Ming¡¯s residence?¡± the Chen family members asked an old man. The old man immediately beamed with joy and promptly pointed at the residence. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s Mr. Wu Ming¡¯s residence! That¡¯s one of the strongest Demon Vanquishers in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. With him around, I¡¯m afraid no demon will dare to approach within a few kilometers! The price of thend around us has increased several times! Many people want to buy houses and live in the vicinity!¡± The old man smiled widely, showing his teeth. Clearly, he was very happy that the price of his house had increased. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± the old patriarch ordered. The Chen family members walked toward the residence with the guards following behind. Soon, they arrived at the courtyard door, which was tightly shut. ¡°Shi¡¯an, knock on the door,¡± the old patriarch instructed. ¡°Sigh.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an was actually fuming. He was enjoying life in White County, but he was now forced to travel all the way to the prefecture capital. All of this was a result of his son, Chen Qi! But no matter how angry he was, he had to bear with it and bow his head obediently. I just need to take a softer stance, and I believe Chen Qi will obediently acknowledge me as his father. When that happens, won¡¯t I be able to do whatever I want if the best Demon Vanquisher in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture is my son? There¡¯s no need for me to return to White County! I¡¯ll just enjoy life in the prefecture capital and marry eight to ten beautiful women¡­?Chen Shi¡¯an thought happily as he knocked on the door. Knock! Knock! Knock!? Chen Shi¡¯an knocked quite gently. The door opened. Liu Fu narrowed his eyes and looked outside. Just as it was among the officials, even a gatekeeper at the prime minister¡¯s residence was a seventh-grade official¡ªas the gatekeeper of the Wu residence, Liu Fu was now revered. ¡°Who are you guys?¡± Although Liu Fu noticed that the group of people outside appeared to have some background, he didn¡¯t care. Chapter 410 - Growth and Transformation (2)

Chapter 410: Growth and Transformation (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Even the prefecture lord, the Qi family¡¯s patriarch, the Demon Vanquishing Division¡¯s chief, and other important figures came to visit his master. How could these people in front of him be on par with them? ¡°Please pass a message,¡± Chen Shi¡¯an said. ¡°I¡¯m the father of your master, Mr. Wu Ming. My name is Chen Shi¡¯an. Tell your master, and he will know.¡± Liu Fu was stunned.?Master¡¯s father? Chen Shi¡¯an? He didn¡¯t dare to put on airs anymore and nodded. ¡°Everyone, please wait a moment. I¡¯ll report it to Master.¡± With that said, he immediately ran into the residence. It was snowing heavily, and the Chen family members stood silently in front of the door. ¡°Chen Qi should count his blessings for us to do this.¡± ¡°Shut up! Pay attention to your words and actions. In the future, Chen Qi will be an important figure in the Chen family. I won¡¯t have any objections if he wants to be the patriarch.¡± The old patriarch red at the nsmen behind him. ¡°We haven¡¯t seen him yet.¡± The nsman smiled awkwardly and didn¡¯t dare utter another word. Finally, the door to the residence opened again! Xu Jingming walked out with Wu Qi. ¡°How dare youe here!¡± Wu Qi¡¯s expression darkened as he immediately shouted angrily. Some of the Chen family members immediately had ugly expressions. After all, Wu Qi was a butler of the second young master. He usually had to bow and greet them, but he didn¡¯t show them any respect now. They had received strict orders before they came, so the Chen family endured it. The old patriarch gazed at Xu Jingming and sighed. ¡°Chen Qi, I know you have grievances.¡± ¡°I¡¯m no longer a member of the Chen family. My surname is Wu now.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the old patriarch calmly. Of course, he was calm. After all, the one who was emotionally tied to the Chen family was the former Chen Qi. ¡°Alright, Mr. Wu.¡± The old patriarch nodded. ¡°As you know, it¡¯s not easy to survive in this world. If we offend the powerful Demon Vanquishers, the Chen family might be finished. If we offend powerful demons, the Chen family will also be finished. We can¡¯t even afford to offend some important figures in the government. As the family head, it¡¯s my responsibility to keep the family in first ce. The Wu family has offended someone important, so our Chen family naturally has to draw the line with the Wu family. I hope you can understand.¡± ¡°Chen Qi,¡± Chen Shi¡¯an said with reddened eyes, ¡°you¡¯re my son. How could I bear to kick you out? There was nothing I could do about it; it was the family¡¯s decision. Now, you¡¯ve be one of the top Demon Vanquishers in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. Our Chen family doesn¡¯t need to listen to others, so we naturally don¡¯t have to keep you out anymore. In fact, I¡¯ve dreamed of you these past few months. When I woke up, my face was covered in tears.¡± Chen Shi¡¯an moved himself to tears as he spoke. Xu Jingming watched everything calmly and sighed with emotion.?What a good performance! ¡°Do you dream of my mother?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Chen Shi¡¯an nodded immediately. ¡°Of course, I dream of her. The relocation of your mother¡¯s grave was the idea of the subordinate. I knew nothing of it¡ªreally!¡± ¡°Mr. Wu, although the Chen family didn¡¯t treat you well in the past, we¡¯re family after all,¡± the old patriarch said. ¡°I¡¯m old now. As long as you return to the Chen family, you will immediately be the Chen family¡¯s patriarch! You can investigate the matter of the tomb relocation. You can punish and kill whoever needs to be punished. In the future, the Chen family will follow the rules you set.¡± The old patriarch was the one who gave instructions to relocate the grave, but the subordinates he had directly instructed had long been silenced. There was no evidence to prove that the patriarch had personally given the order. ¡°It looks like you guys are really anxious to have rushed over from White County.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Back then, you chased me out and removed me from the family register. You even embezzled the silver my mother left behind. You were the ones who did everything in the first ce, so don¡¯t me me for being heartless.¡± ¡°Let me make things clear to you today. My surname is Wu, and my surname is no longer Chen. It¡¯s useless no matter what you say. I¡¯m already very kind not to wipe out the Chen family personally.¡± Xu Jingming looked at them. ¡°Everyone, it¡¯s cold. Go back and rest early.¡± With that said, he turned to leave. ¡°Chen Qi! If you don¡¯t agree to return to the Chen family, I¡¯ll kneel to my death here,¡± Chen Shi¡¯an shouted. ¡°Do you really want a father to kneel to his son? To kneel to his death in front of you?¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t give the Chen family a way out, our Chen family can only kneel here and die.¡± The old patriarch immediately wanted to kneel. Bang! Wu Qi kicked the old patriarch and sent him flying. ¡°Don¡¯t tarnish Young Master¡¯s reputation,¡± Wu Qi said coldly. ¡°Threatening me? Forcing me?¡± Xu Jingming stopped and turned to look at the Chen family. ¡°Even if you kneel and beg me to return, I¡¯ll never return. I¡¯ll give you five minutes to leave obediently. Otherwise, I can only send you to prison because the sight of you sullies my eyes.¡± With that said, he walked into the courtyard and closed the door. Only Wu Qi and Liu Fu stood at the door. ¡°Chen Qi,¡± Chen Shi¡¯an shouted. ¡°Chen Qi, are you really not going to recognize your father? ¡°Chen Qi, are you really that heartless? ¡°Chen Qi, aren¡¯t you going to give us a way out? ¡°Chen Qi, you¡¯re inhuman!¡± Chen Shi¡¯an said one sentence after another. Wu Qi watched everything coldly. ¡°Young Master said that if you don¡¯t leave in five minutes, I can only throw you into jail.¡± ¡°How heartless.¡± The old patriarch¡¯s eyes turned red. ¡°If he doesn¡¯t give the Chen family a way out, I can only kill myself here.¡± ¡°Old Patriarch, don¡¯t dirty this wall.¡± Wu Qi held his saber. ¡°If you dare to ram it, I shall have to be the one sending you off with a strike.¡± The old patriarch stared at him. ¡°You have to pay the price for what you¡¯ve done,¡± Wu Qi said calmly. ¡°Don¡¯t you understand this?¡± The old patriarch fell silent. Everyone from the Chen family was indignant, but they still left five minutester. In the next few days, the Chen family visited repeatedly! They thought of all kinds of ways to apologize and beg for Xu Jingming¡¯s forgiveness. Chapter 411 - Growth and Transformation (3)

Chapter 411: Growth and Transformation (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

Finally, Xu Jingming was a little fed up. Therefore, the prefecture office arrested everyone from the Chen family and imprisoned them! They were imprisoned for seven days. ¡°If you dare cause trouble at Mr. Wu¡¯s ce again, I won¡¯t just imprison you for a few days,¡± the constable soldier said. The Chen family was in dire straits on the street. The cold wind blew, leaving them a little lost. ¡°Uncle, this unfilial son is too heartless. What should we do next?¡± Chen Shi¡¯an¡¯s hair was in a mess, and his eyes were a little dazed. ¡°Let¡¯s return.¡± The old patriarch appeared to have aged considerably. ¡°We¡¯ll think of a way to survive.¡± ¡°How long will thatst?¡± someone asked. ¡°Until¡­ the day Mr. Wu Ming dies.¡± The old patriarch sighed. ¡°He¡¯s so young. How long can our Chen familyst? The other family gangs in White County will definitely kick us while we¡¯re down.¡± All the nsmen felt that the future was dark without any hope. The patriarch sighed and didn¡¯t say anything. He had to pay the price for what he had done back then. Chen Qi had a heart of stone! Neither emotion nor reason worked! ¡­ ¡°Young Master, the Chen family has left the prefecture capital,¡± Wu Qi reported. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. On the first day, the Chen family begged him in all kinds of ways. When he rejected them sternly, he felt his original body¡¯s obsession gradually dissipate. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t see them despite their subsequent pleas, and the original obsession hadpletely dissipated. ¡°The Chen family will probably be very miserable in the future,¡± Wu Qi whispered. ¡°Are we really not going to care?¡± ¡°Forget it. Let them fend for themselves,¡± Xu Jingming said. He sighed with emotion. This was the Demon Vanquishing World! Almost all the natives wereary lifeforms who had their memories blocked out. They didn¡¯te here to enjoy themselves but to cultivate and grow under the pressure of the environment. The more down-and-out the Chen family is, the more they will value martial arts,?he thought to himself.?For ordinaryary lifeforms to change their fate, they need to have basic mastery in martial arts. When you wake up in reality, remember to thank me. The more Xu Jingming understood, the kinder he became to the natives of therge virtual worlds. Many of them didn¡¯t have the right to use the virtual world in reality! Therefore, they signed contracts with mega-corporations to block their memories and enter the virtual world. Typically, a maximum time was stipted. For example, there was a limit of 50 years. If one died midway, they would naturally wake up early. If they remained alive, they would die of old age and illness in 50 years. Typically, the mega-corporations would also give rewards! For example, one could use the virtual world with full mental cognition for five years after their memories were blocked for 50 years. Most of theary lifeforms who are willing to enter with their memories blocked are rtively down-and-out humans in reality. What they should do the most is seize opportunities in the virtual world and reach Lv. 5,?he thought.?That way, they canpletely transform when they wake up in reality and quickly be cosmic lifeforms. Most of the humans in the vast universe wereary lifeforms. Even for Earth that had made the virtual world universal, very few could evolve into cosmic lifeforms. If you can¡¯t suffer in the virtual world, when will you be able to make a name for yourselves??The more ruthless Xu Jingming was to the Chen family, the fewer misgivings he had. He was helping them grow. ****** Time passed. The Chen family was obviously in dire straits. After Xu Jingming digested his gains from refining Demon God Green Lake, and there were no powerful demons in the prefecture capital, he began to leave the city to deal with those famous Earth Demons. Earth Demons upied their territories, striking terror in some viges. They were very famous, so it was very easy for Xu Jingming to trace the Earth Demons. He followed the information and began subduing them. One, two, three¡­ To Xu Jingming, every time he refined an Earth Demon, he was able to view the world from different angles and see the thoughts of others. His mental strength was also slowly growing. I can sense that the growth of my mental strength shouldn¡¯t be far from Lv. 8.?Xu Jingming walked on a rural path and was searching for his next target for refinement. Chapter 412 - Months (1)

Chapter 412: Months (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

How bleak.?Xu Jingming looked at the deserted vige in the distance. The Demon Vanquishing World was vast, and just Cheng¡¯an Prefecture spanned almost 1,500 kilometers. Other than the prefecture and county cities being densely popted, few people lived outside the cities. Vast areas were void of people. The Chen family made it sound like they would be miserable, but what¡¯s really miserable is this vige in the countryside.?Xu Jingming looked at the dpidated vige in front of him.?Bandit looting might wipe out a vige. The descent of a demon might also wipe out a vige. Hunger and famine can also wipe out a vige. If one wants to escape a miserable fate, they have to think of a way to move to the city. This is the method the world¡¯s officials use to force the natives to practice martial arts! Xu Jingming knew very well that although some wealthy figures enjoyed life, they would realize that they had wasted decades when they woke up in reality. As for some natives who lived in poverty, if they could work hard for decades to gain basic mastery of martial arts, they could be cosmic lifeforms and gain a lifespan of thousands of years when they woke up in reality. This vige was wiped out by a demon. Xu Jingming walked close and activated his Heavenly Eye between his brows to observe the entire vige. He could see white bones, and they were almostplete. He couldn¡¯t even see any fatal injuries. There are so many demons in the Demon Vanquishing World.?Xu Jingming looked up at the mountains in front of him.?ording to the intelligence I received, there¡¯s a Dongming Mountain ahead. There are dozens of Dongming Mountains in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. As long as one charges up Dongming Mountain, they will definitely find a demon! But how many people dare to do so? Xu Jingming took a step and turned into starlight. Other Demon Vanquishers usually didn¡¯t dare to charge into Dongming Mountain! One needed sufficient strength and courage to do this. The other fourth and fifth-realm Demon Vanquishers had many concerns and weren¡¯t willing to wage arge-scale war with Dongming Mountain. Moreover, those fourth and fifth realm Demon Vanquishers didn¡¯t have the guts to refine an Earth Demon with their minds. This was because the price to pay once one¡¯s mind was injured was too serious. However, Xu Jingming dared! This was because even if he was injured, Light Rays¡¯ Visualization could allow him to recover in a short period of time. Moreover, it wasn¡¯t easy to injure him mentally after he cleared the mysteriousnd¡¯s tests. I came to Demon Vanquishing World to hone my mind. Cheng¡¯an Prefecture is only the beginning.?Xu Jingming also understood this.?Since I¡¯m confident, I¡¯ll advance with courage! As a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute¡ªone of the three strongest factions of humanity in the universe¡ªand with him possessing the Light Rays legacy, how long would it take for him to be an Origin lifeform if he was hesitant at refining mere Earth Demons? Whoosh. Starlight traversed the forest and quickly arrived at the foot of Dongming Mountain before revealing his figure. Another Dongming Mountain peak. Let¡¯s begin.?Xu Jingming took a step up the mountain, and with every step he took, he appeared 100 meters away. ¡°Come, cheers.¡± ¡°Drink up!¡± On Dongming Mountain, two people were drinking happily. ¡°Brother Chang, I heard that you married another concubine. This is your 32nd concubine, right?¡± a thin man said with a smile. ¡°This is the 39th one. Your news is outdated,¡± the bearded man said with a carefree smile. ¡°All 300 viges in the vicinity of my ck Carp Mountain listen to me. I don¡¯t like killing people and only like being a groom. I¡¯m already very kind.¡± ¡°But you abduct anyone that looks good. I¡¯m just puzzled. It¡¯s fine if you get like ten concubines, but you just keep marrying concubines. And when one batch dies, you get a new batch.¡± The thin man shook his head. ¡°Don¡¯t you find it annoying doing this too often?¡± ¡°How is it annoying? This is freaking exciting.¡± The bearded man¡¯s eyes lit up excitedly. ¡°It¡¯s better to be a demon. I didn¡¯t touch a woman when I was alive. Now that I¡¯m dead¡­¡± Bang! Bang! ck and white lightning descended, but the two bolts of lightning didn¡¯t entangle. Instead, they struck the two demons chatting and drinking, instantly sting them into nothingness and leaving only two wisps of intrinsic demonic aura. ¡°Collect.¡± Xu Jingming held the ck jade bottle and put the two wisps of intrinsic demonic aura into it. Xu Jingming opened his Heavenly Eye and looked up at the mountaintop.?There are actually so many demons on this Dongming Mountain? It¡¯s the most number of demons I¡¯ve encountered in the past few months of hunting. Then, I¡¯ll try my best to catch the big fish.?Xu Jingming used his Heavenly Eye to search for the big fish. ¡­ In a pavilion on the mountaintop. ¡°Master, that Demon Vanquisher, Wu Ming, has been acting crazy for the past few months.¡± The old woman was filled with anxiety. ¡°He actually left the prefecture capital to hunt down Earth Demons. He has killed so many Earth Demons in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture that they are terrified and uneasy. None of them dare to stay in their nest.¡± Many Earth Demons originally upied an area and were famous. Xu Jingming used the information to hunt them down one by one! It was mainly because refining Human Demons didn¡¯t help much at his current level. Therefore, he mainly targeted Earth Demons! Just killing three Earth Demons frightened the other Earth Demons into hiding. ¡°The Earth Demons left their residences and went into hiding,¡± the old woman said. ¡°This Wu Ming ended up charging into the Dongming Mountains. ording to thetest information, he has already attacked seven Dongming Mountain peaks.¡± ¡°I¡¯m aware.¡± The red-shirted woman sighed softly. ¡°In the past few months, he has killed five envoys from Dongming Mountain and two Earth Demons who didn¡¯t join Dongming Mountain¡ªa total of seven Earth Demons. Including Demon God Green Lake and City Envoy Zhang Xiu, that makes a total of nine Earth Demons.¡± ¡°He¡¯s crazy. He doesn¡¯t take our Dongming Mountain seriously at all,¡± the old woman said anxiously. ¡°We have to punish him severely to intimidate him. Otherwise, it will be chaos if these Demon Vanquishers act up as well.¡± Chapter 413 - Months (2)

Chapter 413: Months (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Demon Vanquishers wanted to refine demons. However, demons had their own obsessions and weren¡¯t willing to fight the Demon Vanquisher head-on. ¡°The only person in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture who can confidently get rid of him is Mountain Lord.¡± The red-shirted woman shook her head. ¡°As you know, Mountain Lord ignored the three letters we wrote him.¡± ¡°Mountain Lord isn¡¯t going to bother about us?¡± the old woman asked. ¡°He handed all the Dongming Mountain matters to you back then. You should step in at the critical moment.¡± ¡°Perhaps he doesn¡¯t care about the deaths of a few Earth Demons.¡± The red-shirted woman was very helpless. She was the Demon God that Mountain Lord Dongming trusted the most. She had always been in charge of the various matters in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, but she couldn¡¯t influence the Mountain Lord¡¯s decision. Bang! Bang! A dull boom sounded. It surprised the red-shirted woman and the old woman. They could sense the mighty and unyielding lightning. ¡°It¡¯s a Demon Vanquisher!¡± Just as the two of them rushed out of the pavilion, they saw a youth in a starlight robe arrive from afar. He had a vertical eye between his brows and was already staring at the red-shirted woman. ¡°What a powerful demonic aura. You¡¯re one of the four Demon Gods, Blood-Robed Demon God?¡± ¡°Four Demon Gods?¡± The corners of the red-shirted woman¡¯s eyes twitched. There were clearly five Demon Gods a few months ago, but they became four because of the Demon Vanquisher in front of her. ¡°Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming, retreat quickly. Otherwise, I¡¯ll report it to the Mountain Lord. When the Mountain Lord personally attacks you, it¡¯ll be toote for you to regret it,¡± the red-shirted woman said coldly. ¡°I¡¯ve already killed so many Earth Demons; does Mountain Lord Dongming not know?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. The red-shirted woman¡¯s expression turned nasty. Of course, she had already reported it, but the mountain lord didn¡¯t care. ¡°Hmph.¡± With a cold snort, a red beam shot at Xu Jingming from the red-shirted woman¡¯s sleeve. ¡°Retreat from Dongming Mountain,¡± the red-shirted woman ordered her demons as sheunched a sneak attack. Of course, many demons had already begun hiding before Blood-Robed Demon God gave the order. Buzz!!! An iparably huge goldenpletely enveloped the entire mountain. Nearly half of those who escaped the fastest were enveloped by the golden. His divine power, Inescapable Net, had long reached lesser mastery after a few months. It was much stronger than when he dealt with Demon God Green Lake. ¡°Ahhh.¡± Under the envelopment of the golden Inescapable Net, some weak demons seemed to be burned to ashes the moment they touched the, leaving only wisps of intrinsic demonic aura. Only the red-shirted woman and a stocky ck man struggled in the golden. The red beam in the form of a sneak attack revealed its true form¡ªit was a hairpin. ¡°Break!¡± The sword at the red-shirted woman¡¯s waist unsheathed and struck the golden, but it only caused some damage to the rope. As for the other dark-skinned man, he waspletely restrained by the rope and couldn¡¯t budge. How is this possible??The red-shirted woman found it unbelievable. She struck out with the sharp sword in her hand several times in an instant to sever a rope, but the starlight flowing through the ropepletely mended it. Xu Jingming held his spear and stabbed the dark-skinned man who had just reached the Earth Demon realm to death before charging at the red-shirted woman. ¡°Master is finished.¡± The old woman¡ªwho was fast enough¡ªhad just turned into mist and fled from the mountain when a huge golden descended and enveloped the entire mountain. The old woman felt lingering fear when she saw the demons enveloped by the golden die one after another. Even the red-shirted woman was in a desperate situation. ¡°Run! Run! Run!¡± The old woman and the other demons fled in all directions. Why is this so difficult to deal with??The red-shirted woman cleaved through the rope with a few more strikes, only to encounter Xu Jingming charging over with his spear. Boom! As the spear came thrusting over, four-colored lightning entangled in the sky and struck the red-shirted woman, seriously injuring her. ¡°What?¡± The red-shirted woman was rmed and furious. ording to the intelligence, Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming was best at closebat spearmanship. He had relied on a Dharmic spear to kill Demon God Green Lake, but this time¡ªbe it the golden Inescapable Net or the Bolt spell, their might exceeded her imagination. Boom! Boom! Boom! With the golden Inescapable Net binding her, the four-colored lightning smote her. The red-shirted woman endured the st with great difficulty amidst serious injuries. ¡°If you kill me, the Mountain Lord will definitely avenge me.¡± The red-shirted woman swung her sword to block the spear as she roared angrily via voice transmission. Pu! The spear stabbed mercilessly into the red-shirted woman¡¯s chest, and terrifying lightning erupted! In the past few months, Xu Jingming had already imprinted the runes of Quintstrike on his spear. This strikepletely obliterated the red-shirted woman¡¯s demon body, leaving only a wisp of intrinsic demonic aura. Mountain Lord will definitely avenge you? I was afraid that he would keep hiding.?Xu Jingming took out a ck jade bottle and put away the wisps of intrinsic demonic aura on the mountain. This Dongming Mountainir that led the entire Cheng¡¯an Prefecture¡¯s demons was razed to the ground by Xu Jingming. Blood-Robed Demon God was dead! Nearly half of the demons died, and the other demons fled in panic. ¡­ In a mansion in the prefecture capital. An old woman sat in the hall in sorrow and despair. When have we demons ever been so downtrodden in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture? One Demon Vanquisher hunted down demons sessively, and Mountain Lord ignored our fates,?the old woman thought. ¡°Madam Liao,¡± the plump manforted, ¡°we¡¯ve done everything we can. You¡¯ve also reported the news to the Mountain Lord! How Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming will be dealt with depends on Mountain Lord¡¯s decision.¡± ¡°Master is dead.¡± The old woman shook her head. ¡°Two of the five Demon Gods are dead, but Mountain Lord still doesn¡¯t care.¡± Whoosh. A silent figure appeared. The old woman and the plump man were surprised as they looked at the ck-robed man in front of them. ¡°Mountain Lord.¡± The old woman was pleasantly surprised and immediately bowed respectfully. The plump man immediately bowed. ¡°Greetings, Mountain Lord.¡± ¡°Red Sleeves Envoy, is what you wrote in your letter true?¡± Wang Cheng asked calmly. ¡°Is your master really dead?¡± ¡°Yes, I fled several kilometers away. When I looked back, I saw Master being stabbed in the chest by Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming, and her demon body was obliterated. I could only flee with all my might,¡± the old woman said. ¡°The only thing on my mind was to report everything to Mountain Lord.¡± ¡°Little Guan is also dead.¡± Wang Cheng fell silent. He once had a rtionship with Blood-Robed Demon God, Guan Muyu. With his support, she managed to genuinely manage the entire Dongming Mountain. ¡°Where is Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming?¡± Wang Cheng asked calmly, but his calm tone had a pressure that made the old woman and the plump man shudder. ¡°Mountain Lord,¡± the stout man reported, ¡°I¡¯ve also been searching for information on Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming, but he hasn¡¯t appeared in the prefecture capital in the past three months.¡± ¡°He should¡¯ve been outside the city the entire time,¡± the old woman said. ¡°His traces have been found to span more than 500 kilometers around the prefecture capital.¡± Wang Cheng frowned slightly. ¡°Continue tracking Wu Ming,¡± Wang Cheng instructed. ¡°Report immediately once you determine his location.¡± ¡°Yes, Mountain Lord,¡± the old woman and the plump man replied in unison. Whoosh. Wang Cheng silently disappeared from the house. He appeared in the sky above the prefecture capital. In the dark night, Wang Cheng looked down at the entire city, his eyes dark and cold.?I can sense my anger. I haven¡¯t had such emotions in a long time. I have a feeling that if my obsession absorbs intense emotions, I should be able to take another step forward and break through to be a Heaven Demon! The will of the world tells me that as long as I be a Heaven Demon, it will be a vital transformation for me.?Wang Cheng carefully surveyed the top Demon Vanquishers in the city before silently disappearing. ¡­ Xu Jingming didn¡¯t return to the prefecture capital. He even went offline after he refined Blood-Robed Demon God. There were two ways to go offline. The first was to have AI control the body. It could speak and do things normally, but one couldn¡¯t cast spells. The second was topletely disappear! One couldpletely disappear by going offline if the natives were oblivious to it. At this moment, he hadpletely disappeared. After joining the Primordial Research Institute for a year, I¡¯m finally about to break through to Lv. 8.?Xu Jingming was also filled with joy, so he naturally put aside Demon Vanquishing World and focused on breaking through. Chapter 414 - Breakthrough (Final Chapter of Volume)

Chapter 414: Breakthrough (Final Chapter of Volume)

Trantor: CKtalon

In the martial arts arena in his personal space in the virtual world. In the distance, a waterfall cascaded down, crashing into the pool. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged in the valley, his mind turning calmer by the second. My personalbat strength interface indicates that my spearmanship and footwork have broken through to Lv. 8. This means that my Heavenly Python Evolution has a chance of breaking through to be a Perfected cosmic lifeform!?Xu Jingming looked forward to it. There were countless human civilizations in the vast universe, and many civilizations didn¡¯t produce a single Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms throughout their entire history. As for him, as the person with the highest achievements on Earth¡¯s evolutionary pathway, he was about to take this step. Let¡¯s begin.?Xu Jingming got up and began practicing the Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯s cosmic lifeform volume. Matter and energy as one. To promote the final andplete the body¡¯s Energy Manifestation.?Xu Jingming seriously practiced every move and stance, carefully experiencing it. His sufficiently powerful mental strength perfectly controlled every cell in his body as if every cell had a will. It guided the transformation of his cells. The transformation of every cell was naturally a transformation of the entire body. Boom! After practicing only ten-plus moves, terrifying mes began to rise on the surface of his body. This was because the heat from every cell was just too high. The heat produced by all the cells converged to form terrifying high-temperature mes. Thankfully, he had the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s protection, so his clothes remained intact. The final transformation of Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯s cosmic lifeform volume has begun. I have to undergo three transformations before I can undergo the final Energy Manifestation. Xu Jingming focused on training. The fire transformationsted for more than half an hour, and he was a little exhausted mentally. All the cellr energy in his body was perfectly coordinated and unified as they moved uniformly. The originally hot mes turned into a halo that surrounded his body. The halo looked ordinary, but it was actually even more terrifying. It even greatly affected the surrounding maic field. Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body was like a celestial body! Whoosh.? Xu Jingming¡¯s mind stirred slightly, and the rising energy level rapidly decreased. He shook his head slightly and drew back his strength.?My control of body and energy is stillcking.? Xu Jingming knew his problem. He didn¡¯t have any extravagant hopes that his evolutionary method would break through the day his spearmanship broke through to Lv. 8. The evolutionary method needed a process of familiarity. ¡­ Earth, in Xu Jingming¡¯s house. Xu Lixing was sitting in her father¡¯s arms, eating snacks and watching thepetition on the projection screen. ¡°Hit, hit, hit him.¡± The chubby girl waved her small fists, her eyes bright and filled with fighting spirit. ¡°This girl is starting to like watchingpetitions now,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°She loses her patience ten minutes into my teaching her to count and read. But watching all kinds ofpetitions and all kinds of livestreams¡­ It doesn¡¯t tire her out no matter what.¡± Xu Jingming hugged his daughter and smiled at this scene. ¡°I can tell! She continues watching thepetition even though I¡¯m offline to apany her.¡± ¡°Xu Lixing,¡± Li Miaomiao shouted. ¡°What?¡± The chubby girl shot a nce at her mother. ¡°Your father is the most impressive person on Earth. Your father is ranked highest on the Cosmos Ranking. Why are you watching these junior division matches instead of your father¡¯s?¡± The chubby girl clenched her fists and said with great aplomb, ¡°In the future, I¡¯ll be participating in the junior division matches. Of course, I have to watch the junior division matches!¡± Xu Jingming looked at his daughter and found life miraculous. As his daughter slowly grew up, she was also changing rapidly. There was a difference every month. She used to be very clingy to her father, but she now liked watchingpetitions. I wonder what my daughter will be in the future.?Xu Jingming was also looking forward to it. ¡­ Over the past few days, other than asionally rxing with his family, Xu Jingming spent the rest of his time studying Light Rays and attempting Heavenly Python Evolution time and time again. Finally, 12 days after leaving the Demon Vanquishing World. Boom! The high-temperature mes rising from Xu Jingming¡¯s body turned into a terrifying halo before itpletely retracted into his body. Fire Transformation, Vital Maic Field Transformation, Dormant Transformation. I¡¯ve finally reached the final step; I¡¯ve converged infinite energypletely. Instead of waiting for another day, I¡¯ll make a breakthrough right now!?Xu Jingming felt that all the cells in his body had reached their limits, but the infinite energy that erupted waspletely converged, allowing every cell to reach a certain threshold. His entire body could explode at any moment. Energy Manifestation.?Xu Jingming slowly extended his hands upward, and the energy in his body surged. Finally, boom¡ª Xu Jingming¡¯s eyespletely turned into dazzling light! His entire head, torso, hands, and feet turned into dazzling light. A figure condensed from light appeared. ¡°Energy Manifestation,¡± the glowing figure whispered. ¡°Sess.¡± Having just broken through to Lv. 8, it was very easy for his body to undergo a huge explosion. It was very difficult to control his body¡¯s Energy Manifestation, but Xu Jingming stabilized it. This was also thanks to his experience in Energy Manifestation in the mysteriousnd. Otherwise, he would probably lose control and explode a few times before drawing on experience to gain full control. Back when I was on the neutron star in the mysteriousnd, I practiced my spearmanship while my body was under Energy Manifestation.?The glowing figure smiled.?It¡¯s just that my mental strength wasn¡¯t enough, so I couldn¡¯t rely on my body to undergo Energy Manifestation. I¡¯ve finally done it today. There¡¯s no rush. I¡¯ll try a few more times in the virtual world before making the breakthrough in reality. After all, if he failed in reality andpletely exploded, that would spell deep trouble. ****** Xu Jingming was very patient. After breaking through with the evolutionary method in the virtual world, he tried it many times. After seeding repeatedly, he patiently waited three more days to familiarize himself with the evolutionary method and increase his chances. In reality, at home, in the cultivation chamber. Let¡¯s begin the breakthrough.?Xu Jingming was very formal. He closed the cultivation chamber door and forbade anyone from disturbing him. He cultivated the evolutionary method the same way he did in the virtual world. Whoosh. High-temperature mes rose around his body as he continued cultivating. The high-temperature mes turned into a halo, and when he cultivated again, the halo converged and fused into his body. Dormant Transformation. Xu Jingming slowly extended his hands upward. Boom! Xu Jingming instantly became extremely dazzling, a blinding figure of light. The glowing figure stood in the cultivation chamber and observed his surroundings. ¡°Congrattions, Master. You have sessfully broken through to be a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform.¡± The Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI voice sounded. ¡°Thank you,¡± the glowing figure said with a smile. I finally became a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform a year after joining the Primordial Research Institute.?All the light converged, and he returned from his Energy Manifestation state to his physical form, back to his original appearance. ¡°Master, your cultivation speed is quite fast,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI said. ¡°There was the training in the mysteriousnd, the Light Rays legacy, Ice Flower Spirit Liquid, and the Demon Vanquishing World¡¯s many demon refinements¡­ That¡¯s how I broke through to Lv. 8 in a year.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. If I hadn¡¯t gone to the mysteriousnd back then and wasn¡¯t groomed, I probably would¡¯ve taken hundreds of years to reach Lv. 8, Xu Jingming thought. The training in the mysteriousnd itself was a form of grooming. There was no need to mention Light Rays. It was thergest database for Xu Jingming¡¯s evolutionary path, and it guided him to the Paramount realm. Of course, many Origin lifeforms had obtained the core volume of the Primordial Star Conjecture, but to reach the Paramount realm? It was extremely difficult. All kinds of opportunities allowed him to improve quickly. ¡°It¡¯s precisely because you¡¯re outstanding enough, Master, that you can receive the flood of resources,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI voice remarked. ¡°With your talent¡ªeven without the mysteriousnd, you would¡¯ve gradually shone over time and received a flood of resources. Geniuses¡­ will eventually shine.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°You sure know how to sweet talk.¡± ¡°I¡¯m telling the truth,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI said. ¡°Send me all the Earth surveince data,¡± Xu Jingming ordered. ¡°Alright, Master,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI replied. Immediately, arge amount of information was transmitted. Xu Jingming felt very rxed. After bing a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, his brain functioned much quicker. There were vast amounts of Earth surveince data, but he could instantly grasp them. In the surveince data¡­ There were seven cosmic tourists! Across the countless civilizations in the universe, there were naturally all kinds of humans who pursued all kinds of things. Some people spent their lives observing new civilizations. Just as Earth integrated into therge family that was the universe, it also ushered in the visits from cosmic tourists. Those who could easily travel the vast universe had extraordinary backgrounds. For example, of these seven cosmic tourists, one was from a basic cosmic civilization, five were from intermediate cosmic civilizations, and one was even from an advanced cosmic civilization! Earth specially sent people to serve them all the way, afraid of offending them. This was because once a conflict happened, it could either be a diplomatic dispute between civilizations or as bad as a cmity. Thankfully, these cosmic tourists don¡¯t have any ill intentions,?he thought. Under the deliberate infiltration of the ck Moon civilization, Earthlings are gaining more and more understanding of the ck Moon civilization.?Xu Jingming felt mixed emotions.?The more they learn about the ck Moon civilization, the more Earthlings find them excessively powerful. The ck Moon civilization was countless times stronger than Earth¡¯s civilization. Many Earthlings kneeled. They took the initiative to curry favor! They were willing to serve the ck Moon civilization and earn the sry they provided. I can only watch this continue.?Xu Jingming had no choice. Be it the rules of the Primordial Research Institute or for the future of his homeworld¡¯s civilization, he had to keep it a secret. Only when he became a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform could he make it public. ¡°They¡¯re just some trivial matters, nothing but sshes on the path to Earth¡¯s rise,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°Turn off the transmission of the surveince data.¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± The Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI immediately ended the transmission. Xu Jingming silently disappeared from the cultivation chamber and appeared in the sky dozens of kilometers away. With the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s concealment, he wasn¡¯t worried about being exposed. I¡¯ll give it a try and see how it feels to fly with my strength.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t use the Primordial Battle Armor anymore and relied on his energy. Boom! He instantly turned into a beam of light and disappeared from Binhai City. He flew across the ocean and saw Japan. After flying past Japan and the iparably vast ocean, he finally saw another continent. When he felt that he had flown to the other end of the, he finally stopped. Below him was the Republic of Pampas. ¡°Master, your average speed is 203 times the speed of sound,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor AI said. I reached 200 times the speed of sound just after reaching Lv. 8.?Xu Jingming soared into the sky and quickly flew into outer space. He floated and looked at the endless cosmos in the distance.?Physical Energy Manifestation. As long as I¡¯m willing, I can wipe out more than half a with a single strike. With a few more strikes, I can wipe out the surface of a. But such strength is still nothing in the face of cosmic civilization technology.?Xu Jingming was wearing the Primordial Battle Armor. With the Primordial Battle Armor, he could unleash the basic destructive power of a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. He knew very well how terrifying this destructive force was. The power of the Primordial Battle Armor can wipe out the ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison with a single hand. This is only the most basic destructive force of an Origin lifeform.?Xu Jingming stood in outer space above Earth and looked at the endless cosmos.?I¡¯m really looking forward to the day I be an Origin lifeform. Before that, I have to continue hiding and keep up the disguise¡ªdisguise myself as a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform. Nobody on Earth, including his family, knew that he had broken through to Lv. 8! With the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s disguise, everyone¡ªincluding the ck Moon civilization¡ªwould think that he was only a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform. Bing Lv. 8 is only the beginning.?Xu Jingming looked at the most dazzling sun in the endless cosmos. Final Chapter of Volume Chapter 415 - Spells and Divine Powers (1)

Chapter 415: Spells and Divine Powers (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming and his wife were ying with their daughter. ¡°Ha!¡± ¡°Ha!¡± The chubby girl¡¯s punches and kicks were very agile as she constantly attacked Xu Jingming. Thetter humored her perfectly, and finally, his daughter hit him in the chest, sending him into a tumble. ¡°I won, I won!¡± The chubby girl was thrilled. ¡°Your dad is only humoring you. Look at how smug you are.¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head. ¡°Did you have fun?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The chubby girl nodded. ¡°Then, go back and change your clothes. There¡¯s grass all over you,¡± Li Miaomiao urged. Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°To be honest, our daughter¡¯sbination of punches and kicks is quite systematic.¡± ¡°These are the 12 martial arts I learned from Ma Xiaofeng. They¡¯re amazing,¡± the chubby girl said as she executed another move. ¡°Who¡¯s Ma Xiaofeng?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°Second in the country,¡± the chubby girl said. ¡°My idol.¡± ¡°The nationalpetitions for minors are all done bare-handed,¡± Li Miaomiao exined. ¡°This year¡¯spetition just ended. Ma Xiaofeng is 15 years old and came in second in the country. He¡¯s also a young genius who has reached Lv. 4.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. It was still very difficult to reach Lv. 5 before the age of 16. ¡°Ma Xiaofeng is very impressive.¡± The chubby girl widened her eyes and argued, ¡°His punches and kicks are very fast. He can st apart a house with a single punch and blow up a huge rock with a single kick.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, he¡¯s impressive.¡± Li Miaomiao could only nod. ¡°But you have to change your clothes quickly. Hurry.¡± The family of three walked into the house. This day appeared calm as usual, and Xu Jingming apanied his wife and daughter as usual. But in fact, this was the day Earth¡¯s first Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform was born. ¡°I¡¯m heading online,¡± Xu Jingming said to his wife. Li Miaomiao watched him enter the virtual chamber with her daughter. ¡°Virtual chamber!¡± The chubby girl was excited. ¡°I want to be a cosmic lifeform in the future too. I want to use the virtual chamber.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled and nodded. As the number one expert on Earth, Xu Jingming had great money-earning ability. Even if his family didn¡¯t have enough talent, he could use external forces to upgrade them to cosmic lifeforms. Therefore, Xu Lixing was destined to be a cosmic lifeform in the future. In the entire cosmic human race, most people became cosmic lifeforms via external forces. Of course, Xu Jingming and his wife still hoped that their daughter could rely on herself to break through! After all, one couldn¡¯t go far on the evolutionary path if they relied on external forces to be a cosmic lifeform. ****** In his personal space in the virtual world. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the ground as the content of the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays legacy appeared in his mind. He read it carefully andprehended it.?Bing a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform is indeed different. The content that I found difficult andplicated in the past has suddenly be simple and easy to understand. With Xu Jingming¡¯s current brain, he could immediately deduce a sufficiently deep level from different research angles when he came into contact with information. Moreover, by studying and verifying the information from different angles, he could quicklyprehend the information. A massive andplicated multi-dimensional thinking and the brain¡¯s iparable operating speed were powerful tools that he used to solve problems he previously found baffling. Xu Jingming was indeed very talented in Light Rays. He could gain enough information from watching the Primordial Star phenomenon in the mysteriousnd withouting into contact with it. Of course, the Primordial Star phenomenon in the mysteriousnd was only a very superficial phenomenon. This allowed anyone to ce their sights on it. The legacy that Xu Jingming had obtained from the Primordial Research Institute gave him much more information about the Primordial Star than the mysteriousnd. Brilliant¡ªhow brilliant.?Xu Jingming gained new understandings to his heart¡¯s content for three days, and he advanced by leaps and bounds every moment. This was the advantage of having a powerful brain! For example, the Cosmic Human Alliance spared no expense to turn schrs who had reached Lv. 100 into Origin lifeforms via external forces. With an Origin lifeform¡¯s brain¡­ Coupled with their original talent, they naturally shone brighter, illuminating the human race. My knowledge in high-dimensional spatial geometry isn¡¯t enough to understand this branch.?From the fourth day onward, Xu Jingming was forced to continue his scientific studies in order to study Light Rays. Higher-Dimensional Spatial Geometry was very important; it allowed him to understand the Primordial Star¡¯s true appearance more clearly. Yes, the Primordial Star was a celestial body in higher-dimensional space. When I was a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, I learned some rtively superficial parts of high-dimensional spatial geometry. I couldn¡¯t understand the more profound parts.?Xu Jingming flipped through the book in front of him.?From the looks of it, it¡¯s actually very simple. There are many simrities with geometry in normal space. After learning the necessary scientific knowledge, he continued studying Light Rays. In the blink of an eye, more than half a month passed. From the initial rapid improvement to the asional insightster on, his improvement became very slow after half a month. As expected of the core volume of Light Rays. The more I study it, the more I feel humbled by its vastness.?The deeper Xu Jingming¡¯s knowledge was, the more humble he became because he realized how vast the world was. He also admired the dean of the Primordial Research Institute more. The other party¡¯s intelligence was unimaginable. ¡­ Demon Vanquishing World. After more than a month, Xu Jingming finally returned. Chapter 416 - Spells and Divine Powers (2)

Chapter 416: Spells and Divine Powers (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

I¡¯m back. Xu Jingming stood on the top of a deste mountain and looked at the vast world. Although the sky was gloomy, he was in a good mood. If I want to break through to be a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform, the most important thing is mental strength. Demon Vanquishing World is the most suitable world for honing the mind.?Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the grass. Scorching mes descended from the sun and fused into his body. Time passed, from day to night. The fire of the sun, the moonlight of the moon, the resplendent starlight, and all kinds of ster forces constantly surged into him, only ceasing when it waste at night. After the transformation in reality, my mental strength has also increased greatly, allowing me to break through to the fifth realm in one go.?Xu Jingming nodded slightly; this was also within his expectations. The transformation in one¡¯s order in life improved every aspect. And those spells and divine powers.?Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the grass and studied them carefully. He formed a hand seal and tried using it. In just an hour¡ª Boom! In the dark night, five-colored lightning intertwined like a colorful divine dragon with terrifying might. It swooped down and cleaved open a 200-meter wide crater in the wilderness below, causing the nearby river water to rush in to form a newke. Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?I¡¯ve mastered the divine power, Quint-Bolt. The deeper one¡¯s knowledge in Light Rays, the simpler these divine powers be.?Xu Jingming also sighed with emotion. He had studied Light Rays for more than half a month after reaching Lv. 8, and his insights had increased greatly. Now, he found it much easier to study divine powers. In an hour, he had mastered the divine power, Quint-Bolt. Another two hourster, his Astral Divine Body reached greater mastery! In another four hours, he reached greater mastery with Inescapable Net! With a little effort, he gained basic mastery of Heavenly Eye and Gxy Sand. For someone like me who has received the Light Rays legacy, it¡¯s indeed not difficult to cultivate divine powers to greater mastery,?Xu Jingming thought. In fact, even among the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s peripheral members, very few had received the Primordial Star Conjecture legacy. For example, there were only eight people¡ªincluding Xu Jingming¡ªin the entire Hunter Cosmic Sector. Of these eight, even fewer had inherited the core volume. Being a peerless genius who had obtained a core volume legacy, it was naturally extremely easy for him to learn these divine powers and spells. ording to Senior Brother Gu Shan and Senior Sister Moyu, these legacies were created by some geniuses in history,?Xu Jingming thought.?Truly powerful divine powers and secret techniques need me to create them myself. Because everyone¡¯s understanding of Paramount legacies is different, a perfected technique built on one¡¯s understanding is most suitable. Xu Jingming also understood this. After all, the people who created the techniques were Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms. How deep could a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform¡¯sprehension of Light Rays be? For example, Xu Jingming¡¯s brain couldn¡¯t take in the Primordial Star information he received past a certain level. Only when he became an official member and an Origin lifeform could he receive the legacy again. Even a peerless genius could onlyprehend the most suitable part of Light Rays. The other parts appeared extremely difficult. I should use the knowledge Iprehended from Light Rays as a foundation to create a divine power that suits me,?Xu Jingming thought.?Of course, before creating a divine power, I have to cultivate all kinds of techniques. I¡¯ll learn from the experiences of the seniors in history who created techniques before creating my own divine powers.?Xu Jingming smiled.?Thankfully, Senior Brother Redeye gave me 32 Demon Vanquishing techniques. All of them are from the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage, so there¡¯s no need for me to deliberately seek them out. Senior Brother Redeye had given him a generous gift. ****** Then, he walked to the prefecture capital as heprehended the other 31 Demon Vanquishing techniques. With his knowledge, he could raise most of these Demon Vanquishing techniques to the level of a divine power in a moment. Xu Jingming cultivated these in order to understand the thoughts of the creators and figure out the principles behind the creation of spells and divine powers. Hu! A ck wind descended on a vige, and it condensed into a ck-robed man. When the vigers saw the ck-robed man, they kneeled down in fright and kept their heads to the ground, not daring to look up. ¡°Master ck Wind.¡± Everyone trembled with fear. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± The ck-robed man looked at the kneeling crowd and smiled happily. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid; I just need some cultivation materials. The lucky family will be this one.¡± As the ck-robed man spoke, he pointed at a nearby residence. Soon, the family of four was tied up and brought to the ck-robed man. ¡°Master ck Wind, spare us. Master ck Wind, spare us.¡± The four people trembled in fear. ¡°It¡¯s not me who wants to capture you; it¡¯s fate,¡± the ck-robed man said with a smile. ¡°I don¡¯t know you, and I just happened to point at your family. Wouldn¡¯t you call that a coincidence?¡± ¡°Destiny has destined you to be used for my cultivation.¡± The ck-robed man swept his gaze across the others. ¡°The rest of you have to thank fate¡ªyou will usher in another half a year of safety. I¡¯lle back in half a year.¡± Huh??The ck-robed man and many vigers suddenly sensed something and saw a figure in the distance. A figure frowned as he walked. Thousands of beams of light floated around him, and these beams of light instinctively terrified the ck-robed man and shocked the vigers. Suddenly, the figure nced at the ck-robed man. ¡°Demon?¡± Shoo! Of the thousands of light beams floating around him, a beam of light shed past the ck-robed man¡¯s body. His demonic body began to burn as he wailed in pain. ¡°No, no¡­¡± With a few wails, he was burned into a wisp of intrinsic demonic aura and flew into the distant figure¡¯s sleeve. ¡°Thank you, Lord Demon Vanquisher.¡± ¡°Thank you, Lord Demon Vanquisher.¡± The vigers were extremely excited. Someone immediately untied the family of four. ¡°Third Brother, your family is saved.¡± Everyone kowtowed to thank the Demon Vanquisher. The figure only took a few steps before disappearing from their vision. ¡°Great, ck Wind is dead.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± ¡°ck Wind Demon, it looks like you were fated to die today.¡± These vigers were excited. ck Wind¡ªwho had been terrorizing them for years¡ªwas finally dead. ¡­ Xu Jingming tried all kinds of divine powers and spells as he walked. He could see the rising demonic aura from dozens of kilometers away with some aura observation techniques, so he went over and wiped out the demons in passing. With his current strength, he could wipe out the five Demon Gods with a flip of his palm. As he walked back to the prefecture capital, he had almost tried the other 31 Demon Vanquishing techniques and divine powers. He had a deeper understanding of them and had some ideas about a divine power he was about to create. I¡¯m back at the prefecture capital.?Xu Jingming looked at the prefecture capital in front of him. With a whoosh, his entire body turned into a stream of starlight that streaked across the sky. In a few seconds, he arrived outside his residence. He stood at the door and knocked gently. The door opened. Liu Fu looked out and saw him at a nce. ¡°Master is back! Master is back!¡± Liu Fu shouted excitedly. A figure rushed to the door. It was the excited Wu Qi. ¡°Uncle Qi,¡± Xu Jingming greeted with a smile. ¡°Young Master, you¡¯ve been out for months. I¡¯ve been worried sick.¡± Wu Qi¡¯s eyes were red. Wu Qi had watched his young master grow up. Before his mistress died, she had instructed him to protect her son. Over the years, Wu Qi had treated protecting his young master as the most important thing in his life. He panicked when his young master was gone for a few months. ¡°Young Master, you have to bring me along when you go out in the future. I can take care of you in the wilderness,¡± Wu Qi said. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll bring you along next time, Uncle Qi. Oh right, I¡¯m a little hungry.¡± ¡°Sanya, prepare some food!¡± Wu Qi shouted and entered the residence with Xu Jingming. In a teahouse not far from the Wu residence, some customers noticed him. ¡°Mr. Wu is back.¡± ¡°Mr. Wu has been out for months and has killed countless demons. He¡¯s finally back.¡± When these guests saw the famous Demon Vanquisher in the prefecture capital, they were immediately excited. After all, there had been too many legends about Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming in the past few months¡ªhe had subdued multiple demons. In the teahouse, an inconspicuous waiter nced at the Wu residence before quietly leaving the teahouse through the back door to snitch. Chapter 417 - Birth of Obsession (1)

Chapter 417: Birth of Obsession (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Although the sky was dark, Mountain Lord Dongming, Wang Cheng, was in an extremely good mood because his master had arrived at Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. ¡°Master, try this.¡± Wang Cheng warmly carried a jar of fine wine. In a pavilion by the side, a white-robed woman leaned against the railing with a wine ss in hand as she watched the fish swimming freely in the pool. ¡°What wine is it this time?¡± The white-robed woman nced at it. Wang Cheng chuckled. ¡°I know you like fine wine, Master. I¡¯ve been collecting fine wine all these years. This jar is Hundred Flowers Wine that has been sealed for 50 years.¡± As he spoke, he ced the jar on the table. ¡°Wang Cheng, thank you.¡± The white-robed woman smiled. ¡°You know my preferences well.¡± ¡°If Master likes it, I will naturally work hard to find it,¡± Wang Cheng said ingratiatingly. ¡°I¡¯m somewhat disappointed seeing you,¡± the white-robed womanmented softly. Wang Cheng¡¯s expression changed slightly. ¡°When I saw you 11 years ago, you were at the limit of Earth Demon. Yet, you are still at the Earth Demon stage.¡± The white-robed woman shook her head. ¡°You should know that demons also have a limited lifespan that¡¯s equal to humans. Once our lifespanes to an end, we will naturally be reduced to ashes.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Wang Cheng nodded. ¡°You should be past 50, right?¡± the white-robed woman said. ¡°I advise you to break through to be a Heaven Demon before your time is up. That way, even if you die, it will only open up another world for you. If you just remain an Earth Demon¡­ It will be for nothing if you die.¡± ¡°I can vaguely sense that there will be great benefits as long as I be a Heaven Demon!¡± Wang Cheng said. ¡°Yes.¡± The white-robed woman smiled and remarked, ¡°This world takes great care of us demons! We can be undying and indestructible just by relying on our obsessions! As long as we be Heaven Demons¡­ Even if our lifespans are up, we will still have other opportunities. Demons are the favored children of heaven in this world! We are the masters of this world¡­ Countless humans are our resources for growth.¡± Wang Cheng nodded. ¡°What about Demon Vanquishers?¡± ¡°Demon Vanquishers? They are our tribtion,¡± the white-robed woman answered. ¡°They refine demons with their minds, but aren¡¯t we refining them as well¡­ As long as we can win, we can absorb their insights and grow further.¡± ¡°Actually, there¡¯s a way to break through when you reach a bottleneck sometimes.¡± The white-robed woman nced at Wang Cheng. ¡°Master, please teach me.¡± Wang Cheng said with anticipation. ¡°By using brutal means.¡± The white-robed woman¡¯s eyes seemed to be filled with blood. ¡°To push others is also to push yourself!¡± ¡°Brutal means?¡± Wang Cheng¡¯s heart trembled. ¡°Go crazy or perish.¡± The white-robed woman said calmly, ¡°We are demons, so we naturally have to be crazier!¡± ¡°The oue of madness will attract many powerful Demon Vanquishers. Therefore, it¡¯s a way of pushing yourself. Either the crazy demon breaks through to be a Heaven Demon or die under the Demon Vanquishers¡¯ teamwork,¡± the white-robed woman said. ¡°Even if you are killed, if you can win and seriously injure the Demon Vanquisher¡¯s mind during the demon refinement, you can seize the opportunity to escape! By absorbing the nourishment of the Demon Vanquisher¡¯s mind, you have a chance of advancing further and bing a Heaven Demon.¡± Wang Cheng understood. First, one could break through in madness. Second, even if one failed, they still had a chance of breaking through if they could win during the demon refinement. ¡°Your lifespan ising to an end,¡± the white-robed woman said softly. ¡°Think about it.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Wang Cheng nodded slightly. ¡°Only by bing a Heaven Demon can I rmend you to Orchid Jade Pavilion,¡± the white-robed woman remarked. ¡°The members of Orchid Jade Pavilion have to be Heaven Demons. Our opponents¡­ are all high-level Demon Vanquishers. They aren¡¯t like these weak Demon Vanquishers you encounter in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture.¡± ¡°High-level Demon Vanquisher?¡± Wang Cheng also knew that Demon Vanquishers from the seventh to ninth realms were high-level Demon Vanquishers. Every one of them had destructive strength and was extremely terrifying¡ªthey could easily crush him. The white-robed woman chuckled. In her eyes, Cheng¡¯an Prefecture City was nothing. Bam! Bam! Bam!? Someone suddenly knocked on the door in the distance. Wang Cheng frowned and looked over. An old woman knocked on the garden door gently. ¡°Master, I¡¯ll go take a look.¡± Wang Cheng apologized. The white-robed woman waved her hand and continued drinking. Wang Cheng¡¯s figure turned into a blur as he arrived at the door. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Wang Cheng frowned and rebuked in a low voice. With his master here, he had long given strict orders not to disturb him unless something important happened. Since his subordinate still came to report, it meant that something important had happened. ¡°Mountain Lord.¡± The old woman suppressed her excitement and whispered, ¡°Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming is back.¡± Killing intent immediately surged in Wang Cheng¡¯s heart. The death of Blood-Robed Demon God, Guan Muyu, had long infuriated him. It was just that Xu Jingming had been outside the city recently, and it was difficult for Dongming Mountain¡¯s intelligencework to determine his location. ¡°He¡¯s finally back.¡± Wang Cheng¡¯s killing intent erupted. When he thought of his master¡¯s advice of ¡®go crazy or perish,¡¯ his eyes turned red.?This is the will of the heavens, right? The will of the heavens wants me to go crazy! This Demon Vanquisher¡­ might be my opportunity to be a Heaven Demon! Wang Cheng¡¯s figure turned into a blur as he returned to the white-robed woman¡¯s side and bowed slightly. ¡°Master, I¡¯m preparing to go out and try out the brutal method.¡± The white-robed woman looked at him in surprise. ¡°Oh? You¡¯ve figured it out so quickly?¡± ¡°I have someone I really want to kill. He¡¯s back,¡± Wang Cheng exined. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll apany you. Let¡¯s see how brutal you are on yourself,¡± the white-robed woman said. ¡°I definitely won¡¯t disappoint you, Master.¡± Wang Cheng smiled and bowed. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The white-robed woman was very interested in the so-called ¡®brutal means,¡¯ and she was already eager to see how things would develop. Chapter 418 - Birth of Obsession (2)

Chapter 418: Birth of Obsession (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

The price ofnd within a few kilometers of Xu Jingming¡¯s residence had soared. Due to his fame, no demon in the vicinity dared to approach the area. In one of the residences. A man with a saber entered the residence, and a woman taking care of her children poured a bowl of warm tea immediately. ¡°Darling, have some tea first.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The saber-wielding man smiled and held the tea bowl. He then gulped down the tea and wiped the water off his mouth before handing the tea bowl to the woman with a smile. ¡°How was the caravan trip?¡± the woman asked. ¡°Was everything alright?¡± ¡°It went quite smoothly.¡± The saber-wielding man smiled and said, ¡°Although we encountered a demon on the way, it was only an ordinary demon. Just a few Demon ying Arrows seriously injured her and frightened her into fleeing.¡± The woman was worried when she heard that. ¡°Being a caravan guard is fast money, but it¡¯s also dangerous. Our family has earned quite a bit over the years. Why don¡¯t you¡­ switch jobs? With your strength, expenses in the city wouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± ¡°I still have to send our children to the martial arts center.¡± The saber-wielding man looked at the two babies lying in the wooden basin with a gentle gaze. ¡°I still have to make more money.¡± ¡°But I get worried and afraid every time you head out,¡± the woman said worriedly. ¡°I, Li Jinge, have been dancing on the edge of des for so many years. I know how to deal with danger,¡± the saber-wielding man said confidently. ¡°Jinge, are you back?¡± A voice sounded from the residence, and an old hunched woman walked out. ¡°Mom.¡± Li Jinge immediately walked over. Just as Li Jinge was apanying his mother, wife, and children, Mountain Lord Dongming Wang Cheng and his master arrived on this street. ¡­ On the street. Wang Cheng looked at the residence in the distance and said to the white-robed woman beside him, ¡°Master, the most eye-catching residence over there is Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming¡¯s residence.¡± ¡°Just do what you need to do. There¡¯s no need to worry about me.¡± The white-robed woman stood by the street and calmly watched everything in front of her. ¡°Alright.¡± Wang Cheng nodded. At this moment, there were teahouses, restaurants, and other ces on the street. There were many residences and many pedestrians on the road. Wang Cheng stared at the residence in the distance, and the killing intent in his eyes intensified. ¡°Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming, I¡¯ll give you a greeting gift first.¡± ¡°Demonic aura of heaven and earth, descend!¡± Wang Cheng spared no expense mobilizing the demonic aura in the world. Instantly, endless dark demonic aura appeared in the originally gloomy sky and instantly cloaked the area several kilometers around him. Such a huge area instantly plummeted into the dark demonic aura. All the humans were attacked by the demonic aura, and their bodies instantly began to fester. ¡°Dad, I want to eat candied hawthorn.¡± A girl held her father¡¯s hand, but when the demonic aura descended, the father and daughter were corroded by it. ¡°No¡ª¡± The eyes of the girl¡¯s father turned red. ¡°Dad.¡± The daughter looked at her father and was quickly corroded to bones. Her father also turned into white bones. Within a few kilometers, arge number of pedestrians and ordinary residents in the residences were corroded as they fell into despair and fear. Many people had risked their lives to enter the prefecture capital to live a peaceful life, but today, they encountered the most terrifying demon in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture¡ªMountain Lord Dongming! ¡°Go crazy.¡± The white-robed woman stood by the street and watched this scene. The corners of her mouth curled up into a smile. ¡°If the demon goes crazy, the Demon Vanquishers will also attack crazily. In the madness, you either break through or perish.¡± An Earth Demon disciple was worthless. What she needed were Heaven Demonpanions. At this moment¡ª In that particr residence. Li Jinge was apanying his mother and sitting beside a wooden basin, ying with his children. The middle-aged woman watched this scene with a smile and turned to prepare the dishes. Back then, Mom brought me to the city from the vige and raised me. She worked hard to buy a first-rate residence in the prefecture capital that¡¯s near a powerful Demon Vanquisher. Now, I have a wife and children.?No matter how dangerous it was outside, Li Jinge was always filled with fighting spirit. ¡°Kids, grow up quickly. When the timees, I¡¯ll teach you martial arts. You can then go to the martial arts center and learn martial arts from powerful martial arts grandmasters.¡± Li Jinge gently rocked the wooden basin. The two babies in the wooden basin extended their hands and giggled. But at this moment, dark demonic aura appeared from all directions and corroded the body of his wife¡ªwho was preparing the meal¡ªas well as his mother and children. ¡°No, no¡ª¡± As a caravan guard, Li Jinge instantly understood. The talisman in his arms instantly burned, but it only slowed down the corrosion of the demonic aura slightly, allowing him to see his mother, wife, and children turn into bones under the demonic aura¡¯s corrosion. ¡°No!!!¡± Li Jinge¡¯s eyes instantly turned red as tears of blood flowed. Everything he had worked hard for all these years, everything he yearned for in the world, was gone. ¡°D-demon!¡± Li Jinge gritted his teeth until they bled, but no matter how painful and furious he was, the demonic aura finally corroded his body. ¡°Demon! Demons, all of you deserve death¡ªdeath!¡± Li Jinge roared softly as he turned into white bones. When he turned into white bones, his mouth continued moving, and finally, a skeleton copsed. ¡­ The attack came too suddenly. Xu Jingming was sitting there eating exquisite food, and Wu Qi was eating with him. ¡°Young Master, whether it¡¯s eating or sleeping outside, nothing beats doing them at home, right?¡± Wu Qi said. ¡°There¡¯s no need to work too hard at Demon Vanquishing. You have to take care of yourself.¡± ¡°Alright, Uncle Qi.¡± Xu Jingming was quite hungry and was enjoying his meal. Everyone in the residence was quite happy to have their master back. Chapter 419 - Birth of Obsession (3)

Chapter 419: Birth of Obsession (3)

Trantor: CKtalon

Cheng Daniu chopped firewood with boosted enthusiasm! Liu Fu also chatted with him. Aunt Zhang was still in the kitchen preparing some food. Master hadn¡¯t been back for months, so she naturally had to show her culinary skills to the best of her ability. Liu Sanya and Gu Yu waited not far away, ready to deliver the dishes at any time. At this moment¡ª Dark demonic aura appeared out of thin air without any warning. Not good.?Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed. He waved his hand, and golden light spread out, repelling all the demonic aura. In the blink of an eye, it illuminated the entire residence. But other than Wu Qi, who was beside Xu Jingming, everyone else¡ªincluding Liu Fu, Cheng Daniu, Aunt Zhang, Liu Sanya, and Gu Yu¡ªhad been partially corroded by the demonic aura. They had lost a portion of their flesh and blood, and their bones were exposed in many ces. ¡°Master.¡± In their despair, they looked at Xu Jingming, hoping that their powerful master would save them. However, Xu Jingming fell silent. They were all ordinary people. Some of their flesh and blood were gone, and their bones were revealed. Many of their organs were also gone, and they were beyond hope. ¡°Young Master.¡± Wu Qi panicked. Xu Jingming had already activated his Heavenly Eye between his brows, allowing him to see his surroundings clearly. The surrounding few kilometers werepletely corroded by the dark demonic aura. In this area¡­ countless people died as their flesh and blood were corroded, reduced to bones. Xu Jingming watched in silence. Outside the city, he had seen some viges being ughtered. ording to the intelligence, he also knew what it looked like when demons wreaked havoc. But¡­ ¡°Wu Ming, you killed the demons of Dongming Mountain. Today, I¡¯m here to kill you and avenge them.¡± Dongming Mountain Lord¡ªWang Cheng¡¯s voice resounded throughout the demonic domain. Xu Jingming used his Heavenly Eye to observe the entire demonic domain. Other than him and Wu Qi, there was only the man on the street. At this moment, his Heavenly Eye¡­ couldn¡¯t see the white-robed woman. ¡°Mountain Lord Dongming?¡± ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Mountain Lord Dongming, Wang Cheng, took a step and traversed more than 100 meters. In just three steps, he arrived in front of the Wu residence. The entire courtyard wall of the Wu residence exploded, and Wang Cheng walked in calmly. ¡°I¡¯m here to kill you.¡± ¡°Kill me?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the countless bones that spanned kilometers and felt stifled. These people were implicated by him. They thought that it would be much safer to live around Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming, but because of Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s revenge¡­ they perished. There were also the maidservants and servants in his residence. ¡°If you want to kill me, why ughter countless ordinary people first?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°Do demons need a reason to kill humans?¡± Wang Cheng extended his right hand, and his arm immediately expanded, drawing a terrifying ck snake that lunged at Xu Jingming in a bid to devour him. Xu Jingming coldly gazed at him as a huge golden appeared. Every rope of the golden was thick and shed with mysterious runes. The nodes between the ropes were like miniature stars. The golden enveloped Mountain Lord Dongming and the ck snake formed from his arm. ¡­ In a residence. A wisp of intrinsic demonic aura gradually formed in Li Jinge¡¯s skeleton. I¡¯m alive??Li Jinge was only an obsession at this moment. He observed his body. Being a wisp of demonic aura¡­ clearly meant he wasn¡¯t human any longer. I¡¯ve be a demon? Li Jinge stared nkly at the white bones beside him; they were his mother¡¯s and wife¡¯s. The tiny white bones of his children were in the wooden basin. ¡°Wu Ming, you killed the demons of Dongming Mountain. Today, I¡¯m here to kill you and avenge them.¡± Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s voice echoed throughout the demon domain, and Li Jinge heard it. Li Jinge looked into the distance. After bing an obsession, his observation range expanded significantly. He could clearly see Dongming Mountain Lord, Wang Cheng, walking to the Wu residence and talking to Xu Jingming. ¡°Mountain Lord Dongming, Wang Cheng, came to kill Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming and implicated my family?¡± Li Jinge chuckled softly. ¡°I see.¡± ¡°Demons deserve death, but Demon Vanquishers are also the source of cmity. They are all sources of cmity.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ Since the heavens want me to be a demon, I want there to be no more demons or Demon Vanquishers in this world.¡± This wisp of intrinsic demonic aura silently burrowed into the ground and disappeared without a trace. Every demon was only a wisp of obsession when they were born, and they were at their weakest! At this moment, they were also protected by the entire world¡ªnobody could see a newborn demon¡­ This protectionsted until they first formed a demon body andpletely turned into a demon. Under Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s wanton massacre, a total of five demon obsessions were born, including Li Jinge¡¯s. However, it was obvious that Li Jinge¡¯s obsession was the most terrifying and indestructible wisp. Chapter 420 - Master, Please Help!

Chapter 420: Master, Please Help!

Trantor: CKtalon

As Xu Jingming used the divine power, Inescapable Net, to trap Mountain Lord Dongming, he immediately instructed Wu Qi, ¡°Uncle Qi, leave this ce quickly. The further you hide, the better.¡± ¡°Got it. Be careful, Young Master.¡± Wu Qi nodded. Xu Jingming formed a hand seal, and a stream of starlight wrapped around Wu Qi, instantly streaking him across the sky and sending him flying several kilometers away. After cultivating many Demon Vanquishing techniques given to him by Senior Brother Redeye, Xu Jingming easily cultivated many spells to the divine power level with the knowledge he had umted from the Primordial Star Conjecture. Be it movement techniques, protective techniques, transformation techniques, or array formations, he knew a little about them. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t distracted inbat with Uncle Qi evacuated. ¡°To think you care so much about your servant.¡± Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s arms turned into ferocious snakes. Under the entanglement and tugging, he finally tore open the Inescapable Net¡¯s ropes. His expression turned much more solemn. Even with his strength, he was trapped for a few seconds. This was indeed terrifying. ¡°Mountain Lord Dongming, you¡¯re just being suicidal toe knocking on my door today.¡± The two spear segments in Xu Jingming¡¯s hands were connected as he stared coldly at Mountain Lord Dongming. ¡°Haha, your strength has indeed increased quite a bit in the past few months, but you¡¯re still a little weakpared to me.¡± Mountain Lord Dongming sneered. ck water then appeared around him, and it spread across more than half of the residence, trapping Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming held his spear, and the runes on it lit up, drawing upon the power of heaven and earth. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Five-colored bolts of lightning struck down, and every bolt of five-colored lightning mobilized by his fifth-realm Dharmic powers was extremely powerful! Every strike was enough to wipe out Demon God Green Lake, and here they were delivering one strike after another. Although Xu Jingming could instantly cast Quint-Bolt, it drained him mentally. By relying on the runes imprinted on an artifact, it could greatly reduce his mental burden. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t show any mercy and triggered a total of 12 five-colored lightning bolts in a row, turning the entire residence into a sea of lightning. ¡°What?¡± Mountain Lord Dongming was appalled. Even if a Demon Vanquisher could instantly cast a spell, they had to slow down before casting it a second time. However, Xu Jingming also cultivated many Demon Vanquishing techniques from the Primordial Star lineage. He also had a knack for continuous casting, allowing him to use a Dharma artifact to deliver 12 consecutive strikes of the five-colored lightning in a very short period of time. Xu Jingming¡¯s fifth-realm Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers were weaker than Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s powerful demonic aura. However, a Quint-Bolt divine power spell at greater mastery was far more brilliant than Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s moves. It allowed him to fight opponents above his level. This is a tough nut to crack.?The ck water released by Mountain Lord Dongming waspletely obliterated by the five-colored lightning. Even the entire residence was reduced to ruins by the lightning. Mountain Lord Dongming himself suffered seven consecutive strikes of the five-colored lightning. ¡­ Wang Cheng wants Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming dead.?On a street in the distance, the white-robed woman watched from afar.?But from the looks of it, this Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming¡¯s strength is on the same level as his. It¡¯s difficult to tell who will win this battle. At this moment, the intense collision between Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers and demonic aura and the continuous eruption of the five-colored lightning rmed many Demon Vanquishers in the prefecture capital. Huh??Qi Chen, Lord Liu of the Demon Vanquishing Division, Elder Nian of the Wind Shadow Sect, and the others flew into the air and watched the battle from afar. Their expressions were solemn when they saw the battle scene. It¡¯s Mountain Lord Dongming.?The thin-haired Fang Nian was also rmed as he looked into the distance. Five-colored lightning struck down, and the world rumbled as demonic aura whistled.?As for Brother Wu Ming, his strength is actuallyparable to that of Mountain Lord Dongming. He has the strength of a sixth-realm Demon Vanquisher. The two of them are far stronger than me. I can¡¯t join this battle at all.?Fang Nian knew this very well. With his strength, he would be courting death if he interfered. Lord Liu of the Demon Vanquishing Division watched the battle from afar and also understood.?Mountain Lord Dongming and Mr. Wu Ming are on par. Only a sixth-realm Demon Vanquisher can participate in a sh at this level. ¡°Ah.¡± Qi Chen¡¯s expression changed when he saw this.?Mountain Lord Dongming has made a move? I can¡¯t help with this level of confrontation. I have to get my sister¡¯s help. Although his sister, Qi Xiao, wasn¡¯t online much, she had indeed reached the sixth realm. Qi Chen immediately contacted his sister. When they saw the battle scene in front of them, Elder Fang Nian, Lord Liu of the Demon Vanquishing Division, Patriarch Qi Chen, and the other Demon Vanquishers watching the battle from afar imagined that Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming was at the sixth realm. Firstly, the top Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers of the Primordial Star lineage were purer than most Demon Vanquishing techniques. Secondly, with the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays as the foundation, the divine power moves he figured out had reached greater mastery! It also far exceeded the moves of Demon Vanquishers at the same realm. Combining these two aspects¡­ As a peerless genius of the Primordial Research Institute, although Xu Jingming was only at the fifth realm, he indeed had the strength of a sixth-realm Demon Vanquisher. ****** Five-colored lightning bolts struck Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s demon body, and his demon body suffused ck light. His hardened skin allowed him to only suffer some light injuries after blocking seven bolts of five-colored lightning, and his wounds quickly healed. ¡°You can¡¯t beat me.¡± Mountain Lord Dongming turned into a ck wind and lunged over. When he grabbed Xu Jingming, the ten fingers on his hands expanded into ten long snakes. The ten 100-feet-long ck snakes attempted to strangle Xu Jingming. However, Xu Jingming¡¯s figure turned into starlight and dodged the pounce in a sh. Whoosh. Meanwhile, tentacles separated from Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s back as more than ten of them suddenly enveloped Xu Jingming. Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s body can transform??Xu Jingming frowned slightly. When he turned into starlight and dodged again, he cast Inescapable Net with a thought. A huge golden once again enveloped and restrained Mountain Lord Dongming. ¡°Damn it.¡± Mountain Lord Dongming had a taste of the Inescapable Net once and knew that it would take some effort to tear it apart. ¡°Compared to Demon Vanquishers, you¡¯re still too stupid,¡± Xu Jingming said. At the same time, he held his spear and smote down with six more bolts of five-colored lightning. Why is he so much stronger than a few months ago??Mountain Lord Dongming felt a little aggrieved. He guessed that Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming might¡¯ve improved, but it had only been a few months! Even if Wu Ming increased his strength by two or three times, he was still confident in crushing him. But once they fought¡­ he realized that the former had undergone a tremendous change! Boom! Boom! Boom! Amidst his puzzlement, he had to deal with the predicament in front of him. The Inescapable Net bound his body, and the five-colored lightning struck. Xu Jingming even charged over in closebat with his spear, causing Mountain Lord Dongming to be a little flustered. Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship was superb to begin with! With thebination of many divine powers, Mountain Lord Dongming was stabbed in the chest the moment they shed. Boom! Lightning shed on the spear, and five-colored lightning erupted from Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s body, wreaking destruction from the inside. Wang Cheng¡¯s face turned pale. Although his demon body appeared intact on the surface, his internal injuries weren¡¯t light.?Not good. Am I going to fail? Master is watching from the side. It¡¯s too embarrassing for me to lose. I¡¯ll give it my all!?Mountain Lord Dongming roared angrily as arms began to grow under his armpits and on his back. His eight arms pulled frantically, blocking Xu Jingming¡¯s two strikes and tearing open the Inescapable Net again. The moment he broke free, Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s body suddenly expanded, and his arm expanded in a bid to grab Xu Jingming. Starlight Evasion! Starlight shed, and afterimages appeared around him. Multiple Xu Jingmings were scattered across the ruins of the residence, and all of them held spears as they stared coldly at Mountain Lord Dongming. Starlight Evasion was a divine power Xu Jingming had reached lesser mastery with. Using Astral Divine Body together with Starlight Evasion had excellent effects. ¡°What?¡± Mountain Lord Dongming unleashed his demonic power with all his might and grew many arms. He also unleashed his maximum speed in a bid to grab Xu Jingming. However, he discovered that¡­ the other party was too slippery! His opponent¡¯s movement speed and agilitypletely exceeded his, and he couldn¡¯t catch him at all. I can¡¯t catch him. Does that mean I can only take a beating??Mountain Lord Dongming felt that things were going south. As he was thinking, a huge golden descended again. With the five-colored lightning striking, Xu Jingming closed in again. With the entrapment of the, Xu Jingming attacked at close range! Without a? He would temporarily maintain a distance. Such abat method made Mountain Lord Dongming unable to see any hope of victory. Pu.? The spear stabbed into Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s thigh, and five-colored lightning erupted from the inside, sting open the thigh. Arge amount of demonic aura dissipated, and the severed thigh quickly turned into ck water that fused into Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s stump, allowing him to grow another. However, the vanquished demonic aura was genuine damage. I-I can¡¯t defeat him!?Although Mountain Lord Dongming couldn¡¯t ept the fact, he had to admit that he had no chance of turning the tables. The longer he dyed, the worse his injuries would be. His body would probably perish if he fought any longer. Demon Vanquishers are indeed cunning.?Mountain Lord Dongming gritted his teeth. ¡°Master!¡± Mountain Lord Dongming couldn¡¯t care less about his reputation. He red at Xu Jingming ferociously and shouted loudly, his voice resounding for kilometers, ¡°I¡¯m not strong enough. Master, please help me kill this Demon Vanquisher!¡± ¡°What?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression couldn¡¯t help but change when he heard this shout.?Master? Mountain Lord Dongming has a master? He¡¯s already a peak Earth Demon. What is his master¡¯s strength? A Heaven Demon? Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s strength was on par with his. He was strong because his divine powers were profound, and hisbatbination was more ingenious. Going from Earth Demon to Heaven Demon was a qualitative change! Xu Jingming knew very well that just like how he could kill Demon God Green Lake in one strike, a Heaven Demon could also kill him in one strike. Will I need to establish a new ount??Xu Jingming was momentarily rmed. He didn¡¯t have any confidence in dealing with a Heaven Demon. ¡­ Yes, Xu Jingming¡¯s guess was right¡ªMountain Lord Dongming¡¯s master was indeed a Heaven Demon. On a distant street. The white-robed woman watched the battle from afar. When she heard Mountain Lord Dongming finally cry out for help aggrievedly, she couldn¡¯t help but shake her head slightly.?Even if it¡¯s not intentional, for a peak Earth Demon to be forced to seek help? This disciple of mine is really useless. If I hadn¡¯t happened to be here, he would probably be dead today.?The white-robed woman smiled.?And my presence here is this Demon Vanquisher¡¯s misfortune. She immediately wanted to attack, but the white-robed woman stopped just as she was about to take a step. Her expression changed as she saw a blurry ck shadow appear on her left. This blurry ck shadow floated in the air, but it didn¡¯t seem to exist in this world. Its aura didn¡¯t leak out. The white-robed woman was a Heaven Demon after all, and she was knowledgeable. She immediately bowed slightly and said humbly, ¡°Greetings, Senior.¡± ¡°As a Heaven Demon, are you nning on interfering in the battle between these kids?¡± The blurry ck shadow floated in the air as a deep voice sounded. ¡°Is this Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming your prey, Senior?¡± The white-robed woman immediately came to a realization. Demon Vanquishers aimed to refine demons, but some powerful Heaven Demons¡­ also wanted to refine Demon Vanquishers to strengthen their obsessions! Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming had risen rapidly. It was also possible for him to be targeted by a powerful Heaven Demon. ¡°Senior, it¡¯s my fault. I don¡¯t have any ns regarding this Demon Vanquisher,¡± the white-robed woman said respectfully. ¡°He may be prey, but a Heaven Demon like you is also equally delicious.¡± The blurry ck shadow¡¯s voice carried a hint of excitement. The white-robed woman¡¯s expression changed, and her body instantly exploded, turning into countless white lights that fled in all directions. Whoosh! The blurry ck shadow suddenly expanded, and the speed of its expansion exceeded the white light¡¯s escape speed. It expanded and enveloped an area of 500 meters, enveloping all the white specks of light. Then, it contracted again. It returned to its original ck blob, but a white figure was struggling inside. Chapter 421 - Departure (1)

Chapter 421: Departure (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

The white figure¡¯s struggle distorted the blurry ck shadow slightly, but no matter how she struggled, she couldn¡¯t escape. ¡°Senior, please spare me.¡± The white figure begged for mercy. ¡°I¡¯m from Orchid Jade Pavilion. Please spare me on its ount.¡± ¡°Orchid Jade Pavilion? Even more so I can¡¯t spare you.¡± The blurry ck shadow squirmed a few times, and the white figure was minced to pieces before dissipating. ¡°If your obsession can remain indestructible for three years in my stomach, I¡¯ll release you.¡± After the white-robed woman waspletely pulverized, only a wisp of obsession remained in the ck shadow¡¯s body. The blurry floating shadow looked in the direction of the residence ruins in the distance at Xu Jingming and Mountain Lord Dongming. Then, he disappeared into thin air. ¡­ In the ruins of the residence. Xu Jingming was genuinely nervous when he heard Mountain Lord Dongming shout for help, his voice spreading out several kilometers. If Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s master was a Heaven Demon, he indeed wouldn¡¯t be a match. He didn¡¯t even have the confidence of escaping, so he was even mentally prepared to establish a new ount after being killed by the Heaven Demon. Huh??Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. Mountain Lord Dongming¡ªwho was enveloped and restrained by the golden¡ªhad a ferocious and confident look, but his expression also stiffened. With his master¡¯s strength, she could¡¯ve arrived in a step or two. His master was on the street not far away, so it wouldn¡¯t take her long. ¡°Are you lying to me?¡± Xu Jingming nced at Mountain Lord Dongming. It didn¡¯t look like it. With the other party¡¯s ferocious appearance and confident look in his eyes, Xu Jingming had determined that¡­ Mountain Lord Dongming was filled with confidence when he sought help. ¡°Regardless of whether it¡¯s true or not, I just need to finish you off.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t show any mercy. His figure shed, and his spear easily pushed aside an arm that blocked its path, stabbing into Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s back. Five-colored lightning exploded in Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s main body, destroying the demon body. ¡°Master.¡± Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s eight arms struggled desperately, and he suffered three more strikes before he barely tore through the golden. As for Xu Jingming, he had long dodged into the distance and used Inescapable Net again. Another huge descended. Mountain Lord Dongming was aggrieved and furious. He was like prey caught in a¡ªno matter how much strength he used or how ferocious his methods were, they were useless. Xu Jingming used Entrapment Net and lightning suppression to constantly injure him with his spearmanship. Wang Cheng¡¯s injuries worsened. Why hasn¡¯t Master appeared??Mountain Lord Dongming was reeling with anxiety. He had no idea that his master had been wiped out ahead of him, leaving only a wisp of obsession in the stomach of another stronger Heaven Demon. Mountain Lord Dongming thought that his master was unwilling to help. Could it be that Master wants me to exploit the demon refinement process to force my breakthrough??Mountain Lord Dongming suddenly thought of a possibility.?Master said that even if I¡¯m being refined by a Demon Vanquisher¡¯s mind, my obsession can still win! I can seriously injure the Demon Vanquisher and escape. I can also be nourished by the Demon Vanquisher¡¯s mind and be stronger. Could it be that Master¡­ deliberately made me fall into his perilous state so that I can seek survival amidst death? Pfft! The increasingly weakened Mountain Lord Dongming was stabbed in the chest by Xu Jingming¡¯s spear again. ¡°Master, please do something.¡± Mountain Lord Dongming begged loudly again as he put up a difficult struggle. Pu! Pu! Xu Jingming didn¡¯t stop at all. Five-colored lightning repeatedly exploded in Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s main body, causing his body to resemble a torn cloth bag. Many holes appeared, and other than his skin, his body was almost emptied out. Master¡­ you¡¯re really heartless. Forget it. I¡¯ll have a life-and-death battle with Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming.?Mountain Lord Dongming couldn¡¯t maintain his body under thest strike andpletely dissipated into demonic aura. Under the restraints of Inescapable Net, the demonic aura couldn¡¯t escape the five-colored lightning. In the end, only a wisp of obsession remained. ¡°Entrap!¡± Xu Jingming took out a jade bottle and ced the wisp of obsession that had zero resistance left into it. When he sessfully made the kill, Xu Jingming felt mentally exhausted. During the battle, he had used Inescapable Net six times and cast Quint-Bolt with his spear 51 times. It consumed a lot of mental strength. It¡¯s really not easy to kill Mountain Lord Dongming,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?It¡¯s really difficult to kill someone at a higher level in the Demon Vanquishing World. Xu Jingming looked around. The residence he lived in had long been reduced to ruins in the terrifying battle. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart didn¡¯t ache. What he cared about were the few maidservants and servants in the residence¡ªLiu Sanya, Gu Yu, Liu Fu, Cheng Daniu, and Aunt Zhang were all dead. Xu Jingming also looked a few kilometers out. Dharmic powers circted in his eyes, and he could clearly see white bones everywhere. All living beings within a few kilometers were wiped out, and this was because he had implicated them. Xu Jingming fell silent. Whoosh. He saw Uncle Qi rushing over from afar. As a super expert, Wu Qi quickly rushed back. ¡°Young Master.¡± Wu Qi was thrilled. After perfectly controlling his entire body, his eyesight was naturally extraordinary. He was also delighted when he saw Mountain Lord Dongming killed. His young master was getting stronger and stronger. He had watched his young master grow up. The more outstanding and stronger his young master was, the happier Wu Qi was. ¡°Uncle Qi.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Wu Qi understood something when he saw his young master¡¯s expression. He looked at the surrounding ruins and sighed softly. ¡°What a pity for Sanya and the others. Young Master, don¡¯t me yourself. You¡¯ve already done your best.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the bones of the countless residents around him. There were young people, old people, and even babies. Chapter 422 - Departure (2)

Chapter 422: Departure (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

When the demonic aura descended, he managed to protect Uncle Qi, who was sitting beside him. He couldn¡¯t save the others in time. ¡°I should¡¯ve thought of it,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°I repeatedly killed the demons of Dongming Mountain, so it¡¯spletely possible for Mountain Lord Dongming to seek revenge. I also guessed that Mountain Lord Dongming woulde, but I didn¡¯t expect so many people to be implicated.¡± ¡°Nobody is perfect,¡± Wu Qi said. ¡°Young Master, you never expected Mountain Lord Dongming to implicate the innocent.¡± ¡°No.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s me. I never thought about these ordinary people.¡± He subconsciously believed that this was only the virtual world, and these ordinary people wereary lifeforms that had their memories blocked. They would wake up in reality after death, so Xu Jingming subconsciously didn¡¯t care too much. Coupled with the fact that he had everything under control since his descent, he killed demons one after another without affecting ordinary people. ¡°The stronger the demon, the more terrifying the danger,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Peak Earth Demons have such destructive power. What about Heaven Demons? Once a Heaven Demon attacks, even I will find it difficult to resist.¡± ¡°If I want to refine demons, I will attract more and more hostility from demons,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Perhaps I shouldn¡¯t have a fixed residence. A fixed residence¡­ will only be a target.¡± When Wu Qi heard this, he felt that his young master had been agitated by the deaths of arge number of people in a few kilometers. He immediately said, ¡°Young Master, you don¡¯t have to worry. How can demons not wreak havoc? I became an orphan because of demons. Later on, Miss saved me and allowed me to enter the Wu family. Young Master, you killed so many demons and reduced the trouble caused by so many demons. The suffering of the people in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture has decreased because of you.¡± ¡°For example, you just killed Mountain Lord Dongming. You¡¯re the benefactor of countlessmoners in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture,¡± Wu Qi continued. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, Mountain Lord Dongming would¡¯ve been a hundred times more dangerous if he started wreaking havoc. It wouldn¡¯t be impossible for him to wipe out the city.¡± Xu Jingming nced at Wu Qi andforted him. ¡°Uncle Qi, don¡¯t worry about me.¡± This time, Xu Jingming only realized that as he became stronger, the demons he provoked would only be stronger. It required him to be more cautious. Huh??Xu Jingming looked up and saw Qi Chen and the tall ck-robed woman, Qi Xiao, flying over together. Soon, theynded in the ruins. ¡°I worked hard to get my sister to rush over.¡± Qi Chen nced at Wu Qi, and his words became a little slurred. ¡°I was afraid that you would die at Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s hands, so I got my sister to rush over to save you. Who would¡¯ve thought that you would finish off Mountain Lord Dongming alone?¡± ¡°Thank you, Brother Qi Chen. Thank you, Sister Qi Xiao,¡± Xu Jingming thanked. He knew that Qi Xiao didn¡¯t visit the Demon Vanquishing World often. Hering online was a testament to her kind intentions. ¡°You¡¯re Redeye¡¯s junior brother, not an outsider.¡± Qi Xiao smiled. She had been spending the sweetest time with Redeye recently, so she naturally had a good impression of Xu Jingming, who helped them get together. Moreover, she also knew that Redeye and this ¡®Wu Ming¡¯ were peerless geniuses of the Primordial Research Institute. They would probably be Origin lifeforms in the future. She naturally respected such a figure. ¡°Brother Qi Chen, Sister Qi Xiao,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°After killing Mountain Lord Dongming, I n on leaving Cheng¡¯an Prefecture and traveling the world.¡± ¡°You are leaving Cheng¡¯an Prefecture?¡± Qi Chen was stunned. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°With Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s death, none of the demons in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture are worthy of my attention. I naturally have to find stronger demons to hone my mind.¡± Qi Xiao nodded. ¡°You¡¯re advancing by leaps and bounds now, so you naturally have to press forward. I only met your senior brother when I was traveling the world back then.¡± ¡°Oh right.¡± Xu Jingming suddenly said seriously, ¡°Before Mountain Lord Dongming died, he asked his master for help. I feel that he wasn¡¯t acting. Perhaps he really had a master hiding in the surroundings.¡± Qi Chen nodded as well. ¡°I¡¯ve been watching the entire battlefield from afar and heard his cries for help. He pleaded for help numerous times, so I doubt it¡¯s fake.¡± ¡°You have to be more careful if it¡¯s true that there¡¯s someone hiding in the shadows,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°Brother Qi Chen, you¡¯ve been living in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture.¡± ¡°Even if you leave Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, you have to be careful,¡± Qi Chen said. ¡°Mountain Lord Dongming¡¯s master might spy on you.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. When he came to Demon Vanquishing World, he sought to hone his mind. ¡°Also, the five maids and servants in my residence are dead,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Brother Qi Chen, please help mefort their families and take care of them.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± Brother Qi Chen nodded. Xu Jingming took out a piece of paper and naturally left his Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers on it before handing it to Qi Chen. ¡°Brother Qi Chen, it probably won¡¯t be easy to meet you in the future after this farewell. This is my contact number.¡± Qi Chen¡¯s eyes lit up as he received it happily. This was his contact information in the virtual world. ¡°Let¡¯s keep in touch in the future.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. Having stayed in the prefecture capital for more than half a year, Brother Qi Chen had taken good care of him in every aspect. He still remembered this favor. This was his character. He naturally had to return the favor he received. ¡°Let¡¯s keep in touch.¡± Qi Chen nodded. Qi Xiao smiled as she watched this scene. That heartless man had only gotten his junior brother to find her and give her his contact information after he suffered a mental blow. Look at how nicely his junior brother wrapped things up. ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± Xu Jingming also noticed from afar that many Demon Vanquishers were rushing over. After all, many people had watched the battle from afar with secret techniques. They only dared to rush over after seeing Mountain Lord Dongming die. They were a little slower than the Qi family siblings. However, he didn¡¯t want to deal with these people anymore. After all, he might not return to Cheng¡¯an Prefecture in the future. ¡°Uncle Qi, let¡¯s go,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright.¡± Wu Qi nodded. To Wu Qi, he had been following his young master after his mistress¡¯s death! He would follow his young master wherever he went. The two of them walked with starlight surrounding them. Every step they took spanned hundreds of meters, and they quickly disappeared into the distance. ¡°Brother,¡± Qi Xiao said with a smile, ¡°how impressive. You made Wu Ming willing to give you his contact information in half a year.¡± ¡°It was okay,¡± Qi Chen whispered. ¡°Sister, who is this Wu Ming in reality?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll know in the future.¡± Qi Xiao also gazed at the Demon Vanquishers rushing over from afar. ¡°I¡¯ll log off first.¡± Buzz! Qi Xiao burrowed into the ground and went offline. She wouldn¡¯te to the Demon Vanquishing World unless it was something important. ¡­ Outside Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. Xu Jingming and Wu Qi headed south. ¡°Young Master, where are we going?¡± Wu Qi asked. ¡°It¡¯s a huge world out there. Let¡¯s travel around and broaden our horizons,¡± Xu Jingming replied. This world was cruel and dangerous, but he needed to use the obsessions of stronger demons to hone his mind so that he could be an Origin lifeform faster. Demons were the resources for his growth. ****** White County. The Chen family¡ªone of the top families in White County¡ªhad long split into three branches. The old patriarch and some others who didn¡¯t want to wander around remained In White County. The other two branches had left White County. With Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming¡¯s shadow looming over them, the Chen family was destined to decline. By splitting up and leaving their hometown, they had a chance of rising again. ¡°Master, the caravan outside is reporting a piece of news,¡± an old servant reported. The Chen family patriarch had aged considerably, and he had lost all his vigor. He nced at the old servant with drooping triangr eyes. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°The caravan said that more than a month ago, an enraged Mountain Lord Dongming charged straight for Mr. Wu Ming¡¯s residence due to his excessive demon killing. An earth-shattering battle happened, and that battle affected a radius of several kilometers, causing countless casualties,¡± the old servant eximed in surprise. ¡°Mountain Lord Dongming and Wu Ming?¡± The old patriarch¡¯s triangr eyes lit up. ¡°What¡¯s the oue? Is Wu Ming still alive?¡± ¡°In the battle, Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming killed Mountain Lord Dongming!¡± the old servant answered. The old patriarch was stunned. ¡°All the demons in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture are afraid of Mr. Wu Ming. He¡¯s also recognized as the strongest Demon Vanquisher in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture,¡± the old servant said. The old patriarch waved his hand, and the excited old servant could only stop and leave obediently. ¡°He killed Mountain Lord Dongming?¡± The old patriarch murmured in a low voice, ¡°This brat is getting stronger and stronger. Why didn¡¯t he reveal it at all when he was in the n? He¡¯s getting stronger and stronger now. I want to live on; I want to see how long you can remain mighty.¡± The old patriarch¡¯s life¡¯s work was wasted with the family¡¯s decline. He hated Chen Qi with all his heart. Chapter 423 - Tracking down the Heaven Demon (1)

Chapter 423: Tracking down the Heaven Demon (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

It had been more than a month since Xu Jingming left Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. His residence was still in ruins; nobody dared to take it for their own or rebuild it without permission. On the ruins stood two people. One was a bearded, burly man, and the other was the local Demon Vanquishing Division¡¯s Head Official, Liu Chang. ¡°Your Excellency.¡± Liu Chang said, ¡°After the battle between Wu Ming and Mountain Lord Dongming, this residence has been reduced to ruins. It¡¯s been more than a month, but it¡¯s still the same as before.¡± The burly man carefully observed his surroundings and frowned. ¡°ording to the dossier, Mountain Lord Dongming shouted for help many times before he was killed?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Liu Chang nodded. ¡°There was a hugemotion back then. I used a secret technique to spy from afar and clearly saw Mountain Lord Dongming cry for help many times. His expression and tone couldn¡¯t have been faked! He was still pleading for help before he died.¡± ¡°His master? Do you think it¡¯s a Heaven Demon?¡± the burly man asked. ¡°Mountain Lord Dongming has peak Earth Demon strength. He probably won¡¯t be willing to acknowledge an Earth Demon as his master,¡± Liu Chang said. ¡°Furthermore, if the person hiding in the dark was an Earth Demon, he shouldn¡¯t be able to hide from Wu Ming¡¯s eyes. Therefore¡­ From all the intelligence gathered, there¡¯s more than a 50% chance that there was a Heaven Demon hiding in the dark.¡± The burly man nodded. ¡°But I checked the ruins and visited the surrounding five kilometers. I didn¡¯t notice any Heaven Demon aura.¡± Liu Chang hesitated for a moment before saying, ¡°We are only guessing after all. Perhaps we guessed wrongly?¡± ¡°Two possibilities.¡± The burly man pondered and said, ¡°Firstly, we guessed wrongly. There was no Heaven Demon hiding back then. Secondly, a Heaven Demon dide, but his strength is greater than mine! Even I can¡¯t find any traces of him.¡± ¡°Stronger than you?¡± Liu Chang was rmed. ¡°I¡¯m only a seventh-realm Demon Vanquisher after all. There are Heaven Demons stronger than me.¡± After the burly man said that, he silently thought for a moment before asking, ¡°Do you know where Wu Ming is?¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t meet us back then. He only chatted with the Qi family for a while before leaving the prefecture capital with his old servant,¡± Liu Chang replied. ¡°He hasn¡¯t returned in the past month or so.¡± ¡°Alright, you may leave,¡± the burly man instructed. Liu Chang bowed slightly and immediately left. The burly man stood alone in the ruins. ording to my guess, there¡¯s a high chance that a Heaven Demon was hiding in the surroundings. He didn¡¯t make a move probably because he saw Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming as prey.?There was a sneering glint in the burly man¡¯s eyes.?He probably determined from Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming¡¯s growth trajectory that it won¡¯t be long before Wu Ming bes a high-realm Demon Vanquisher! He will make a move when Wu Ming reaches the seventh realm? Ridiculous! It took Wu Ming a long time to kill a city envoy of Dongming Mountain when he first came to the Demon Vanquishing World. Demon God Green Lake was also a challenge for him, but he managed to kill Mountain Lord Dongming a few monthster,?the stocky man thought.?Clearly, Wu Ming is also at the limit of Lv. 8 in reality. After his descent, he gradually became familiar with the Demon Vanquishing technique, which is why his strength improved so quickly. If I¡¯m not wrong, he will soon reach the standard of a sixth or seventh realm expert,?the burly man thought. The peak Lv. 8s only reached the limits of their bodies. One¡¯s mind was still far from that of an Origin lifeform. Therefore, aftering to the Demon Vanquishing World, most people were only at the sixth or seventh realm. They improved after cultivating for a period of time, and most of them could be high-realm Demon Vanquishers. That Heaven Demon doesn¡¯t know that having descended from elsewhere, we Demon Vanquishers have long reached an extremely strong level of mind and consciousness. He could¡¯ve hunted straight away, but he doesn¡¯t understand, so he¡¯s waiting patiently in secret. I can¡¯t deal with a Heaven Demon suspected to be at the eighth realm. I have to get help,?the burly man thought.?As long as I find traces of Wu Ming and search the surroundings, I have a chance of finding this Heaven Demon. Most of the peak Lv. 8 humans in the universe could cultivate to be high-realm Demon Vanquishers. They were like hunters searching for Heaven Demons. To them, the obsessions from Human Demons and Earth Demons were of little help! Heaven Demon obsessions¡­ werepletely different! However, there were too few Heaven Demons, and every one of them hid with restrained auras. The Heaven Demons are too cunning; all of them hide and disguise themselves as humans. It¡¯s too difficult to find them.?The burly man shook his head slightly before silently disappearing. ¡­ More than half a year passed in the blink of an eye. Scarlet Cloud State, Lanping Prefecture, prefecture capital. A youth and a hunchbacked old servant checked into an inn. ¡°Prepare a few of your best dishes and send over two jugs of fine wine.¡± Xu Jingming and Wu Qi put down their luggage and instructed the waiter. The waiter immediately replied, ¡°Sir, please wait a moment. I¡¯ll get right to it.¡± This was a residence with a single door leading into a courtyard, and it was considered a top-grade inn. Xu Jingming looked out the door and smiled. ¡°An important guest has arrived.¡± Wu Qi¡¯s expression immediately changed as he looked out the door nervously. A figure appeared from the void in the courtyard¡ªit was a middle-aged woman. ¡°Uncle Qi, go in and get some rest. This is also a Demon Vanquisher. I¡¯ll be having a chat with her,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright, Young Master.¡± Wu Qi nced at the middle-aged woman and silently returned to his room. The middle-aged woman smiled at him. ¡°Mr. Wu Ming, you should¡¯ve guessed why I¡¯m here.¡± An invisible fluctuation enveloped the two of them, and their conversation was kept private from any spying. Chapter 424 - Tracking down the Heaven Demon (2)

Chapter 424: Tracking down the Heaven Demon (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°In the past six months, two high-level Demon Vanquishers havee to me,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°They want to track down the Heaven Demon. I¡¯m certain that I didn¡¯t see the Heaven Demon, nor do I know where he is.¡± ¡°You never saw him?¡± The middle-aged woman frowned slightly. ¡°Could it be that Cheng¡¯an Prefecture¡¯s Mountain Lord Dongming really lied on purpose before his death?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Perhaps he¡¯s lying. Perhaps Heaven Demons are too good at hiding.¡± ¡°When I learned that you and your servant arrived in the prefecture capital, I had already investigated all the suspicious people around you.¡± The middle-aged woman shook her head. ¡°I didn¡¯t discover any Heaven Demons.¡± The middle-aged woman smiled. ¡°I haven¡¯t introduced myself. I¡¯m Liu Yinshu, an eighth-realm Demon Vanquisher. I¡¯ve established an organization for high-realm Demon Vanquishers to help each other, and it¡¯s called the Listening Library. High-realm Demon Vanquishers can join. After joining, be it Dharmic Artifact materials, news of Heaven Demons, or some business dealings in reality, you can get help from one another.¡± ¡°The high-realm Demon Vanquishers in Listening Library are mainly active in the Scarlet Cloud State,¡± the middle-aged woman said. ¡°I¡¯ve checked your dossier, Mr. Wu Ming. You should be at the limit of Lv. 8 in reality, right? After entering the Demon Vanquishing World, you became familiar with the Demon Vanquishing technique and quickly reached the sixth realm.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Many peak Lv. 8s from countless civilizations in the universee to Demon Vanquishing World to give it a try,¡± the middle-aged woman continued. ¡°Not only Demon Vanquishing World, but all kinds of possibilities will be tried.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s all for that sliver of hope to break through to be an Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°Many people leave after trying for decades,¡± the middle-aged woman said. ¡°But there¡¯s one good thing about the Demon Vanquishing World. From the Demon Vanquisher¡¯s realm, one can determine how far their mental strength is from that of an Origin lifeform.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. It was true! The Primordial Research Institute could urately determine his mental strength index. Ordinary Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms didn¡¯t have the chance, but they could use the Demon Vanquishing World to determine the approximate level of their mental strength. ¡°The seventh realm is considered ordinary at the limit of Lv. 8. Eighth-realm Demon Vanquishers represent very high mental strength. The ninth realm¡­ isn¡¯t far from an Origin lifeform,¡± the middle-aged woman said. Xu Jingming knew very well. ording to the statistics of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s peripheral members, one could reach the seventh realm with a mental strength index of 6,000. One could reach the eighth realm with a mental strength index of 9,000. A mental strength index of 9,500 meant the ninth realm. With the help of Ice Flower Spirit Liquid, the threshold could be slightly lowered. ¡°Mr. Wu Ming, if you reach the seventh realm, you¡¯re wee to join Listening Library,¡± the middle-aged woman said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s not that I¡¯m writing you off as weak, but you have to be a high-level Demon Vanquisher to deal with a Heaven Demon.¡± ¡°I understand,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s because I¡¯m not strong enough.¡± ¡°I believe Mr. Wu Ming will reach the seventh realm very soon. When that happens, I can be contacted via any Listening Library in Scarlet Cloud State,¡± the middle-aged woman remarked. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll consider it.¡± ¡°Then, I won¡¯t disturb you.¡± With that said, the middle-aged woman¡¯s figure gradually faded and disappeared. Xu Jingming frowned slightly. The Demon Vanquishing World provided the greatest help to one¡¯s mental strength; it did gather arge number of Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms. Those who could be high-realm Demon Vanquishers were at the limit of Lv. 8. Every peak Lv. 8 usually had very powerful influence in reality. A faction established by peak Lv. 8s can also do trade in reality? Xu Jingming thought to himself.?There are many Lv. 8s in Demon Vanquishing World, so it¡¯spletely possible to form a veryrge corporation in reality. Of course, that wasn¡¯t his goal! His goal was to be an Origin lifeform. I¡¯ve never seen high-realm Demon Vanquishers in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture before! But in the past half a year, including this person today¡­ three high-realm Demon Vanquishers came to me. They were all investigating the Heaven Demon. From this, it can be seen how difficult it is to find a Heaven Demon,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Thankfully, I¡¯m only in my thirties and have limited experience. Earth Demon obsessions¡­ are still quite helpful to me. It probably won¡¯t be easy for me to find a Heaven Demon in the future.?Xu Jingming also learned this from the intelligence gathered. Ordinary demons were constantly produced in every prefecture capital. Members of the Demon Vanquishing Division often killed them. Many Earth Demons ruled over a territory and reigned supreme. They did whatever they wanted, and it was easy to find them. The exception was Heaven Demons! Heaven Demons are hidden among countless humans,?Xu Jingming thought.?And the few Heaven Demons who dare to publicly reveal their identity and upy an area have reached an unimaginable level. Even ninth-realm Demon Vanquishers, who were close to bing an Origin lifeform, wouldn¡¯t dare im that they could deal with all the Heaven Demons. A ninth-realm Demon Vanquisher like Redeye suffered a setback. ¡°Young Master.¡± Wu Qi walked out of the house. ¡°Has she left?¡± ¡°Another one who¡¯s trying to track down the Heaven Demon again,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°She couldn¡¯t find him, so she came to ask me.¡± ¡°There are so many Earth Demons in the world causing trouble everywhere. Instead of dealing with them, they are trying their best to track down a Heaven Demon?¡± Wu Qi shook his head and sighed. At this moment, a waiter from the inn delivered the food and drinks. ¡°Young Master, let¡¯s have dinner first,¡± Wu Qi said. Xu Jingming sat down and thought to himself,?I wonder if there are really Heaven Demons watching me. Forget it. I¡¯ll focus on studying Light Rays and perfecting my divine powers. The stronger I am, the more confident I am in dealing with Heaven Demons.?Xu Jingming didn¡¯t think too much about it. He had improved very quickly in the past half a year. Every Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform improved very quickly in the beginning, but they slowed down as time passed until they came to a standstill. For example, Xu Jingming¡¯s Eldest Senior Brother Gu Shan had a mental strength index of 9,123 when at the age of 500, but he remained a little short of 10,000 in the subsequent 500 years. Senior Sister Kabuya¡ªwho was ranked seventh¡ªhad joined the Primordial Research Institute not long ago. At the age of 155, her mental strength index exceeded 5,000. My mental strength has improved quite quickly in the past six months. With the help of Ice Flower Spirit Liquid, I¡¯ve broken through to the sixth realm,?Xu Jingming thought,?but my divine powers aren¡¯t perfected yet. He learned divine powers very quickly. However, it was too difficult to create one. ¡­ The next morning. Xu Jingming went out for a stroll, and Wu Qi also went out to inquire about the local Earth Demons. How lively.?Xu Jingming arrived at a market. At the market, many vendors were selling their wares. Xu Jingming watched many people bargaining and saw some vendors with their children. In the past half a year, he had refined many Earth Demon obsessions. The experiences of every Earth Demon would fuse into Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness, and a strong obsession would attack his mind. The lives of these ordinary people resonated with Xu Jingming. It¡¯s like reincarnation in Earth¡¯s myths,?he thought.?Ordinary people in this world live here for decades. They work hard, get married, and have children¡­ Isn¡¯t it just a life in the cycle of reincarnation? What¡¯s virtual? Decades of devotion; that¡¯s reality. In the past half a year, Xu Jingming had traveled everywhere and observed the lives of the people. He refined the demons¡¯ obsessions and experienced their encounters. He knew that these demons were too stubborn and had taken the wrong path, but he could understand them. The human nature I see in reality isn¡¯t asplicated as the human nature in the Demon Vanquishing World.?Xu Jingming was also growing. He felt that the benefits of the Demon Vanquishing World weren¡¯t limited to demon refinement. Seeing all living beings andprehending them while refining demons was also another benefit. The growth in this aspect was very obvious for the young Xu Jingming. Chapter 425 - Ten Years Later (1)

Chapter 425: Ten Years Later (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming leisurely strolled around the market and took in all the walks of life in the market. Suddenly, he swept his gaze and saw goods on a stall in the distance. His eyes couldn¡¯t help but light up as he walked over. This vendor sold handicrafts and had a look of anticipation as he watched Xu Jingming walk to his stall. ¡°Is this stone for sale?¡± Xu Jingming picked up a seemingly ordinary oval stone from the stall. The other items in the stall were bamboo baskets, bamboo stools, and bamboo chairs. This was the only stone. This stone looked like an ordinary milky-white pebble at first nce, but it was covered with ck cloud-like patterns. ¡°Yes, yes.¡± The peddler nodded immediately. ¡°This stone feels warm to the touch. I used a huge hammer to smash it, but it didn¡¯t leave a single mark. It must be a treasure.¡± ¡°Name a price,¡± Xu Jingming said. The peddler extended his hand and replied seriously, ¡°Ten taels of silver¡ªat least ten taels of silver.¡± An ordinary peddler only earned about ten taels of silver with a year¡¯s worth of hard work. The peddler felt that it was quite unscrupulous to sell a somewhat special stone at such a high price. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Ten taels of silver it is.¡± The peddler was delighted when he heard that. As for the stall owner beside him, he said, ¡°Yue, this is a treasure. It¡¯s probably worth 100 to 1,000 taels of silver, much less ten taels of silver!¡± ¡°Do we still have a deal?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the vendor and asked with a smile. ¡°I won¡¯t entertain you if you raise the price.¡± ¡°Young man, they¡¯re setting you up. They price it at ten taels butter want 100 or even 1,000 taels.¡± An old man carrying a basket walked over and reminded him, ¡°These merchants are very cunning.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a deal.¡± The vendor red at the stall owner beside him and immediately handed the ck and white stone to Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming also took out a silver ingot and gave it to the vendor. Money and goods were exchanged. The peddler picked up the silver ingot and wiped it. He then took two bites before hiding it in his pocket and asked immediately, ¡°If I can still find such a stone, do you still want it?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°I¡¯ll being to the market often.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll look for more when I get back.¡± The peddler nodded immediately. He had picked it up by chance while chopping bamboo on the mountain. He nned on searching for more when he got back since finding one was equivalent to a year¡¯s worth of hard work. Xu Jingming then left. ¡°Take care, sir,¡± the vendor said obsequiously. Then, he red at the neighboring vendor. ¡°Smoking Chimney, you wanted to ruin my business, right?¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming held the oval stone and injected Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers into it. The stone immediately heated up, and Xu Jingming nodded slightly.?Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers at the sixth realm, coupled with the divine power I created, have great might, but it will also ce a greater burden on the artifact. I have to get better materials. With this stone and some materials, I can almost refine a seal. Only Demon Vanquishers could use these precious materials. After Xu Jingming left the market, he continued touring the prefecture capital of Lanping Prefecture. He had to visit the prefecture capital every time he arrived! He would also visit more than half of the county cities in the prefecture. He watched the lives of all kinds of people in the city. When he encountered demons, he captured them and mentally refined them! When refining demons, the demons¡¯ obsessions and memories fused into Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness, allowing him to gain a deeper understanding of their lives. The Demon Vanquishing World was massive! After all, Lv. 8 and Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms in a cosmic sector lived in the same Demon Vanquishing World. Even though the cost of setting up an ount was high, and even though many Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms would try other paths, the number of Demon Vanquishers here remained huge. The number of ordinary people was more than 10,000 times greater. Countless ordinary people also had all kinds of fates awaiting them. Xu Jingming observed and studied them. ****** Not only was he studying in the Demon Vanquishing World, but he also spent time studying humanities and science. In fact, I¡¯ve long summarized some of the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s humanities knowledge through my observational gains in the Demon Vanquishing World.?Xu Jingming sat in his courtyard and read through therge amount of humanities knowledge on the screen. The brain of a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform allowed him to memorizerge amounts of knowledge with a nce. There were hundreds of examples gleaned from the Demon Vanquishing World in his mind that he couldpare with. Although the highest educational level in the humanities category is only Lv. 60, it¡¯s still very important. It¡¯s said on Earth that character determines fate, but humanities determine character and fate.?The more Xu Jingming observed, the more he ced importance on this aspect. Even though humanities knowledge was vast and there were many essential books, he finished reading all the important ones in just half a month. Human fate. The fate of civilization. No matter how you look at it, it just boils down to those things.?Xu Jingming looked at the scientific knowledge in front of him.?Science is truly limitless. Although Xu Jingming was a science student before he learned the evolutionary method, his knowledge back then was still very superficial. As a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, he was allowed to read a vast amount of knowledge from the Primordial Research Institute. He could even read the manuscripts of many great schrs! It was naturally of great help to Xu Jingming. ¡°Jingming, what are you reading?¡± Li Miaomiao walked over and took a look from afar. The densely packed words made her dizzy. ¡°There¡¯s all kinds of symbols.¡± ¡°Those are only some special symbols that can shorten the forms.¡± Xu Jingming sighed. ¡°Miaomiao, scientific knowledge is really magical. Can you believe that just a few forms can be used as a foundation to deduce thousands of forms and exin the meaning of everything in the universe?¡± Chapter 426 - Ten Years Later (2)

Chapter 426: Ten Years Later (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Li Miaomiao blinked when she heard that. ¡°Indeed.¡± Xu Jingming looked up at the sky. ¡°When you suddenly realize that those few forms and theorems exin the vastws of the universe, you will be shocked. This is the power of knowledge.¡± ¡°After understanding the knowledge, you can use a little me to unleash the power to destroy stars. But at the same time, it can transform a deste into an inhabitable.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. ¡°I really want to be an Origin lifeform. An Origin lifeform can control Cosmic Force. As long as I grasp the knowledge, I can use Cosmic Force to realize all kinds of ideas.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled and said, ¡°Who doesn¡¯t want to be an Origin lifeform? Everyone on Earth looks forward to someone bing an Origin lifeform, but it¡¯s too difficult! It takes countless gxies and tens of thousands of years to produce an Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s too difficult.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Even after obtaining the core volume of the Paramount cosmic human legacy, Primordial Star Conjecture, it would still take him a long time to be an Origin lifeform. Xu Jingming focused back on his science. The umtion of scientific knowledge could also allow him to have a deeper understanding of Light Rays. Only by understanding the existence of the Primordial Star could the effects of his visualization be better. ¡­ The umtion of knowledge needed time. No matter how streamlined the process was, one had to do it slowly at a steady pace. He studied life in the Demon Vanquishing World and mentally refined demons. In reality, he studied humanities and science while researching Light Rays. Xu Jingming improved every day, and he felt that time passed very quickly. In the blink of an eye, it had been ten years since he became a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. ****** Earth, Binhai City. Ring! Ring! Ring! With the school bell ringing, many students walked out of campus. ¡°See you in the virtual world tonight.¡± ¡°ss 2, don¡¯t you flee tonight if you have the guts. Let¡¯s do a 5v5! ss 1 will fight it out with you.¡± ¡°Bring it on!¡± The students spoke excitedly. As minors, they still had to attend sses in school during the day and interact with their peers. They could only enter the virtual world when they returned home. ¡°Look, it¡¯s Xu Lixing.¡± ¡°Xu Lixing from Year 1 ss 3.¡± ¡°Her father is Earth¡¯s number one, Xu Jingming, who became a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform less than two years after the evolutionary method became widespread. Xu Lixing is 12 this year, and she¡¯s also number one in the junior division¡¯s globalpetition. How impressive.¡± The group of students looked at a girl in the distance as if they were looking at a celebrity. Xu Lixing was indeed a big star on Earth; she had been the center of attention since she was in kindergarten. Arge number of media outlets followed her and reported on her. ¡°Let¡¯s go home.¡± Xu Lixing boarded a small aircraft by the side of the road. Such small aircraft were still verymon on Earth, and there were more than ten million of them worldwide. It was believed that they wouldpletely rece cars in a few decades. ¡°Alright.¡± Five, the butler robot, sat in the aircraft and personally came to pick her up. ¡°Auntie Five.¡± Xu Lixing couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Ever since I became world champion of the junior division, people take pictures of me wherever I go.¡± ¡°Lixing, haven¡¯t you gotten used to it since you were a child?¡± Five smiled. ¡°It¡¯s different. It¡¯s much crazier now than in the past; it¡¯s quite irritating.¡± Xu Lixing held her forehead, but there was still a hint of excitement in her eyes. She loved the feeling of being sought after. Five said, ¡°ording to your father, you only reached Lv. 5 at the age of 12. There are billions among the civilizations in the universe that are more talented than you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m world champion!¡± Xu Lixing red. ¡°But your father taught you martial arts since you were a child. You took nearly ten years to reach Lv. 5,¡± Five said. ¡°I¡¯ve already worked very hard. My parents are very strict. I reached Lv. 3 at the age of seven, and Lv. 4 at the age of ten. I became world champion of the junior division at Lv. 5 this year. Who wouldn¡¯t give me a thumbs-up when talking about me? Speaking of which, my father was only at Lv. 5 at the age of 30! Hmph, let¡¯s see how I surpass him in the future,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°Lixing, all of us, including your father, look forward to you surpassing him,¡± Five remarked. ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see.¡± Xu Lixing was in high spirits and filled with fighting spirit when she first became world champion. Soon, the aircraftnded in her courtyard. ¡°Dad, Mom.¡± The moment Xu Lixing walked out of the aircraft, she ran to Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao. Xu Jingming looked at his 12-year-old daughter. As she cultivated the evolutionary method all year round, she was standing tall at 1.75 meters. She was already a grown woman. The older his daughter became, the more worried Xu Jingming became. He didn¡¯t know whichd would be lucky to have her in the future, so he had to be strict. ¡°Have some fruit.¡± Li Miaomiao pointed at the fruit tter beside her. ¡°I ate some snacks on the way. I¡¯ll enter the virtual world first. Call me when it¡¯s dinnertime,¡± Xu Lixing said before heading straight for her bedroom. Then, she closed the door and put on her VR headset. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao looked at each other. ¡°She just greeted me before heading upstairs.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°She used to pester me.¡± Li Miaomiao also nced at the fruits in front of her. ¡°She doesn¡¯t even eat the fruits that I prepare now. A grown daughter isn¡¯t something her mother can control.¡± ¡°Our daughter has also reached Lv. 5. She will be a cosmic lifeform in a while and can also have a separate virtual chamber,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Do you insist on cultivating to be a cosmic lifeform yourself?¡± ¡°I¡¯m still young. I want to try my hand at it.¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s attitude was very firm. Xu Jingming nodded and smiled. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s your choice.¡± In his family, other than him, his father¡ªXu Hong¡ªhad independently broken through to Lv. 5 two years ago and became a cosmic lifeform. In fact, from the moment he obtained the evolutionary method, his father had cultivated for 11 years before reaching Lv. 5. As for his mother, grandfather, father-inw, and mother-inw, they were rtively inferior in this aspect. They had already been promoted to cosmic lifeforms through external forces. ording to Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao¡¯s decision, they were only willing to spend money to advance close rtives to cosmic lifeforms via external forces. This was the reason why most cosmic lifeforms in the entire cosmic human race had broken through via external forces! A single person¡¯s rise naturally helped their loved ones. It was even because cosmic lifeforms had very long lifespans that they could influence future generations and eventually form a huge family. ¡­ Virtual world, Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space. Xu Jingming sat on the sofa and opened his personalbat strength interface¡ª Gic Evolutionary Method: Heavenly Python Evolution (Perfected Cosmic Lifeform) Physique: 1.06 billion Technique: Spearmanship (Lv. 8 97%), Shield Technique (Lv. 8 95%), Sword Technique (Lv. 8 93%), Saber Technique (Lv. 8 92%), Staff Technique (Lv. 8 95%), Footwork (Lv. 8 98%), Concealed Weapons (Lv. 8 87%) Basic Combat Strength: 530 billion Energy: 106 billion Combat Bonus: 63¡Á Combat Strength: 40 trillion (Please follow the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules) Xu Jingming looked at the data and nodded slightly.?With the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Paramount legacy core volume, I¡¯ve indeed cultivated my body to the limit of Lv. 8 in ten years. However, the limit of Lv. 8 is still far from an Origin lifeform. Xu Jingming knew this very well. He tapped gently and opened the hidden data on his personal interface¡ª Mental Strength: 5631 This was the data from this year¡¯s test. It¡¯s very easy to increase one¡¯s mental strength index in the early stages. The average stats for geniuses in the Primordial Research Institute is to have their mental strength index break through 5,000 after 35 years of cultivation as a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. 9,000 after 390 years¡­ Typically, they be an Origin lifeform under 1,000 years of age. As for me, my mental strength index exceeded 5,000 in ten years. ording to the same ratio, I should be able to be an Origin lifeform in about 200 years,?Xu Jingming thought. He reached the limit of Lv. 8 in ten years. But at the same speed, it would take him 200 years to be an Origin lifeform. Bing an Origin lifeform required 20 times the time needed to reach the limit of Lv. 8, and this was under the premise that one could keep improving. Many peak Lv. 8s gave up in despair after a long time. This also made the number of Origin lifeforms among cosmic humans extremely small. ording to the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s evaluation, my mental strength has improved rtively quickly.?Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?Yet at this speed, it will take me 200 years to be an Origin lifeform? Chapter 427 - Senior Brother Gu Shan (1)

Chapter 427: Senior Brother Gu Shan (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

As a peak Lv. 8 with a long lifespan, Xu Jingming naturally had enough patience. Every step on the evolutionary path had to be taken steadily. If one was impatient and veered down the wrong path, their mental strength might stagnate or even decline. To the Demon Vanquishing World.?Xu Jingming immediately turned into a beam of light and flew into the Demon Vanquishing World. ¡­ Demon Vanquishing World. Xu Jingming and Wu Qi arrived in front of a huge, towering city. ¡°As expected of the state capital.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the majestic city in front of him. The city wall was hundreds of feet tall, and it extended to both sides without end. There were also arge number of guards stationed on the city wall. ¡°This is the center of Scarlet Cloud State.¡± Wu Qi, whose hair had turned white, gazed at the city in front of him in surprise. ¡°I heard that the state capital is more than 300 kilometers long and wide, and it has a poption of tens of millions. Over the years, we¡¯ve visited all the prefectures in Scarlet Cloud State. We¡¯ve finally arrived in the state capital.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had been in Scarlet Cloud State for so many years. There were more than 100 prefectures in Scarlet Cloud State, and the various prefectures were quite vast. Xu Jingming traversed ten prefectures a year on average and visited many county cities; he traveled quickly enough. ¡°Since I was born in Scarlet Cloud State, I naturally have toe to the state capital to take a look. Let¡¯s enter the city.¡± Xu Jingming led Wu Qi through the wide city gates and entered the city. On the city wall, the guards looked down. Huh??One of the ck-armored guards nced at Xu Jingming, took out a thick book, and quickly flipped through it to a page¡ª Wu Ming: High-realm Demon Vanquisher (suspected to be at the eighth realm). Born in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, White County¡¯s Chen family as Chen Qi, but heter changed his name to Wu Ming. This man travels the various counties of Scarlet Cloud State and has a chivalrous heart. He also subdues weak demons when he encounters them. He has killed more than 100 Earth Demons to date and uncountable ordinary demons. He had once stood up for ordinary people and fought Zhang Ke, a high-realm Demon Vanquisher! Zhang Ke was defeated and fled in a sorry state. A Heaven Demon, Zhang Ke, and two high-level Demon Vanquisherster surrounded Wu Ming. The oue of this battle was a draw. Wu Ming travels all over the world with a spear holster on his back. Beside him is a hunchbacked old servant named Wu Qi, and he practices Wu Qishan¡¯s saber technique. Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming??The ck-armored guard looked at the portrait attached to the piece of paper. The portrait was lifelike¡ªit was Xu Jingming walking with a spear holster on his back. Another high-realm Demon Vanquisher is here. We have to report it immediately.?The ck-armored guard instructed hispanion and immediately descended the city wall silently. ****** Xu Jingming and Wu Qi arrived at a restaurant and sat by the window. They ordered a few of the restaurant¡¯s signature dishes and chatted as they ate. ¡°As expected of the state capital. Their culinary skills are really not bad.¡± Wu Qi ate happily and gave his praise. ¡°How can they open such a restaurant in the state capital without some culinary skills?¡± Xu Jingming held his wine cup and nced at Wu Qi in front of him. Uncle Qi had taken good care of him all these years, and Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have a heart of stone. After interacting with him for a long time, he regarded Uncle Qi as a family member. Uncle Qi is getting old. They signed a contract in reality, blocked their memories, and descended into the Demon Vanquishing World to be natives. However, the contract is set to expire. Once the time is up, they will die and wake up in reality. No matter who it was¡ªeven if they were demons who were known to have undying obsessions¡ªall of them would die once their lifespans were up. After all, almost all of them wereary lifeforms in reality. Their lifespans were limited, so it was impossible for them to stay in the Demon Vanquishing World forever. I wonder how long it will be before Uncle Qi passes away, Xu Jingming thought. Suddenly¡ª A person walked into the restaurant. His skin was fair, and it was difficult to tell if he was male or female. He wore white and smiled as he walked to Xu Jingming¡¯s table. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, may I have a seat?¡± the white-robed man asked. ¡°Ah, Brother Mijia. Be my guest.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Having traveled the various prefectures and counties of Scarlet Cloud State, he had information on the high-realm Demon Vanquishers in the state, so he naturally recognized the other party. The white-robed man nced at Wu Qi and then smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯ve long heard of your name, Brother Wu Ming, but you travel all over the world, and your whereabouts are unpredictable. I haven¡¯t had the chance to meet you until today.¡± ¡°I go wherever the world brings me. The world is my home,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Brother Mijia, is there something for me?¡± ¡°The Demon Vanquishing Sect I¡¯m from, the Holy Light Sect, has some influence in Scarlet Cloud State. There are nine high-realm Demon Vanquishers in the sect! I¡¯m here today to invite you to join us, Brother Wu Ming,¡± the white-robed man, Mijia, said. ¡°After you join us, we can join forces to deal with Heaven Demons. The chances of capturing a Heaven Demon are higher.¡± ¡°Heaven Demons are difficult to capture.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. It was difficult. He had only encountered a Heaven Demon once in the past decade or so. The Heaven Demon was disguised as the concubine of a wealthy businessman and lived an ordinary life. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t tell when she restrained her aura. Xu Jingming was willing to help ordinary people, and when he was investigating a case, he found the source¡ªthat concubine. Although he had the advantage in the battle, he failed to take down the concubine. At this moment, the high-realm Demon Vanquisher, Zhang Ke¡ªwho hade to exact revenge¡ªsecretly attacked with his twopanions, hoping to seize the opportunity to snatch the Heaven Demon. Xu Jingming counter-attacked in fury, and the Heaven Demon seized the opportunity of the Demon Vanquishers¡¯ grudge to escape. ¡°All Heaven Demons have their own powerful means. It¡¯s very difficult to find them, and it¡¯s even harder to kill them,¡± said Mijia with a smile. ¡°Our chances will be much higher if we join forces.¡± ¡°I appreciate the thought. I haven¡¯t joined any faction in all these years,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I still don¡¯t have any ns for that.¡± Chapter 428 - Senior Brother Gu Shan (2)

Chapter 428: Senior Brother Gu Shan (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Mijia said softly, ¡°Here¡¯s some news¡ªeight high-realm Demon Vanquishers have been killed in the state capital in the past half a year.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly. Even if there were conflicts between Demon Vanquishers, they rarely killed each other directly because they knew very well that even if they killed each other, they would only establish a new ount! 100 million cosmic dors might make a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform¡¯s heart ache, but it was nothing to a high-realm Demon Vanquisher at the limit of Lv. 8. ¡°A Heaven Demon?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Mijia nodded and said, ¡°Our investigations on the dead high-realm Demon Vanquishers indicate that they died at the hands of a Heaven Demon.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. As long as one had a virtual world contact, they could naturally ask about the cause of death. ¡°The Heaven Demon who attacked isn¡¯t the same person,¡± Mijia said. ¡°In other words, a faction formed by Heaven Demons is targeting high-realm Demon Vanquishers. It¡¯s better for Brother Wu Ming to join a faction at this time.¡± ¡°Thank you for the tip. I¡¯ll think about it carefully,¡± Xu Jingming said. Although he wasn¡¯t afraid of death, he would lose the Demon Vanquishing Dharmic Artifact he had painstakingly refined after dying. He also had to establish an ount and cultivate again. It was very troublesome. Mijia raised his ss and toasted him before drifting away. Other than Xu Jingming and Uncle Qi, nobody in the restaurant noticed his entry or exit. ¡°Young Master.¡± Wu Qi was a little worried. ¡°From what this person said, a group of Heaven Demons is targeting high-realm Demon Vanquishers.¡± ¡°All along, it has been Demon Vanquishers pursuing Heaven Demons. Now, the Heaven Demons are retaliating.¡± Xu Jingming was quite looking forward to it. After all, he hadn¡¯t killed a single Heaven Demon in more than ten years. ¡°Young Master, you have to be careful.¡± Wu Qi was very worried. ¡°It¡¯s a Heaven Demon after all.¡± ****** In a quiet courtyard. A few people were entertaining a white-haired elder. ¡°Sect Master Gu, this Heaven Demon¡¯s strength is extraordinary. Lord Domia was also a ninth-realm Demon Vanquisher in the Demon Vanquishing World. He fought the Heaven Demon head-on and was killed in less than ten moves,¡± a youth said. ¡°This Heaven Demon¡¯s strength is very terrifying, exceeding that of an ordinary ninth-realm Demon Vanquisher. We were still specting that perhaps only an Origin lifeform can deal with it.¡± ¡°Sect Master Gu¡¯s presence will equally give us the confidence we need.¡± ¡°Domia could withstand seven or eight strikes from the Heaven Demon, but I¡¯m afraid the demon can¡¯t even withstand three strikes from Sect Master Gu.¡± These people ttered him. The few of them were ninth-realm Demon Vanquishers and were also the most terrifying elders in Scarlet Cloud State, but they believed that they were far inferior to Sect Master Gu. As the white-haired elder in front of him was too famous and had terrifying historical achievements, his self-created Netherworld Sun was famous in the Demon Vanquishing World. With this technique, he was virtually invincible. ¡°I only rushed over from Yi Nation after hearing how powerful this Heaven Demon is,¡± Sect Master Gu said. ¡°As long as I¡¯m in the state capital, I¡¯ll definitely be able to discover the Heaven Demon once it attacks.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been searching for Heaven Demons, but we can¡¯t defeat such a powerful one even if ites before us.¡± These people sighed. They were ninth-realm Demon Vanquishers after all. They were no match for the demon if even Lord Domia couldn¡¯t withstand ten moves. ¡°There are indeed some extremely powerful Heaven Demons. Their strength is above that of a ninth-realm Demon Vanquisher.¡± Sect Master Gu was very calm. In the Demon Vanquishing World, he was nearly invincible. ¡°Oh right,¡± Sect Master Gu suddenly asked, ¡°I wonder if you know someone named Wu Ming?¡± ¡°Wu Ming? Yes, of course. He¡¯s quite famous in our Scarlet Cloud State,¡± a woman said with a smile. ¡°He pities ordinary people and has even stood up for them to fight another high-realmDemon Vanquisher.¡± ¡°I received news that Wu Ming just arrived in the state capital six hours ago,¡± a youthmented. ¡°Oh?¡± Sect Master Gu¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡­ Xu Jingming and Wu Qi checked into an inn and booked a single courtyard. When night fell, Xu Jingming and Wu Qi were already resting in their respective rooms. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. ¡°Who is it?¡± Wu Qi draped his clothes over his shoulders and opened the door in confusion. Xu Jingming also sensed vast Dharmic power fluctuations and immediately walked to the courtyard. He immediately saw a stocky, white-haired elder standing outside. His gaze was very elegant and familiar. ¡°You are¡­¡± Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t sure. ¡°Gu Shan.¡± The elder smiled. ¡°Senior Brother Gu Shan?¡± Xu Jingming was pleasantly surprised. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± Gu Shan smiled. Wu Qi stood by the side, puzzled. Xu Jingming exined simply, ¡°Uncle Qi, I was fortunate to receive the Demon Vanquishing technique. Senior Brother Gu Shan is my eldest senior brother. I joined the lineagest and am considered the youngest junior brother.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Wu Qi came to a realization and said happily, ¡°Then, I¡¯ll get someone to prepare some food and drinks.¡± ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Uncle Qi,¡± Xu Jingming said. Wu Qi immediately ran out enthusiastically to find the inn¡¯s waiter. In the room. Xu Jingming and Gu Shan sat at the wooden table, and Xu Jingming poured him tea. ¡°I never expected to meet you here, Senior Brother,¡± Xu Jingming said happily. ¡°I remember that you weren¡¯t in Qing Nation.¡± ¡°The sect I established is in Yi Nation,¡± Gu Shan exined with a smile, ¡°but my mental strength index has reached 10,000. I¡¯m preparing to break through to be an Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve finally reached 10,000? Congrattions, Senior Brother.¡± Xu Jingming was also happy for his senior brother. After all, his senior brother was over a thousand years old. ¡°I¡¯ve tried breaking through in the virtual world, and I¡¯ve seeded eight out of ten times.¡± Gu Shan shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s obvious that I have to make ample preparations in every aspect. It just so happens that a good friend of mine informed me that a terrifying Heaven Demon has appeared in Qing Nation¡¯s Scarlet Cloud State and takes the initiative to attack Demon Vanquishers. The more powerful the Heaven Demon, the harder it is to find them. As for those that take the initiative to attack Demon Vanquishers, I just have to wait patiently¡­ for them to make a move.¡± ¡°A Heaven Demon that can suppress a ninth-realm Demon Vanquisher should be of some help to me.¡± Gu Shan said, ¡°If my mental strength increases a little more, I should be 100% confident.¡± Xu Jingming could understand. When breaking through, his body wouldpletely transform into the Force. Once he failed, his body wouldpletely copse and be the Force¡ªaplete death. Therefore, he had to be 100% confident. ¡°Senior Brother, feel free to tell me if you need my help,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I know you descended in Qing Nation¡¯s Scarlet Cloud State, and I happened to be here, so I naturally came to meet you. As for helping?¡± Gu Shan thought for a moment before saying, ¡°Work hard in the state capital and take the initiative to deal with the demons. Once you encounter a Heaven Demon, the greater themotion you cause, the better. I¡¯ll be the first to know. This is the greatest help you can give.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. This was nothing. ¡°It really isn¡¯t easy to be an Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°Regardless, you will break through soon. Junior brothers and sisters like us are still amassing experience,¡± Xu Jingming said. He had a mental strength index of more than 5,000, so he was still far from breaking through. Senior Brother Gu Shan looked at him. ¡°I can sense that your Dharmic powers have broken through to the seventh realm. You should¡¯ve reached the limit of Lv. 8 in reality, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°You¡¯ve only joined the Primordial Research Institute for 11 years, right? You were only at Lv. 7 11 years ago.¡± Senior Brother Gu Shan praised, ¡°This speed of improvement, tsk tsk tsk¡­¡± ¡°The limit of Lv. 8 isn¡¯t worth mentioning,¡± Xu Jingming said humbly. The geniuses of the Primordial Research Institute reached the limit of Lv. 8 in a short period of time. Senior Brother Gu Shan looked outside and whispered, ¡°There¡¯s something I have to remind you of.¡± ¡°Remind me?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. The two fellow disciples spoke in whispers. The waiter from the inn and Wu Qi entered with the dishes and wine. ¡°Young Master and Eldest Senior Brother, have a taste of this inn¡¯s cooking.¡± Wu Qi also helped the waiter serve the food, wine, and water. ¡°Uncle Qi, go get some rest. I want to talk to Senior Brother through the night,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright.¡± Wu Qi left with the waiter and closed the door. Xu Jingming looked at him seriously. ¡°Senior Brother, is what you said true?¡± ¡°Absolutely.¡± Gu Shan nodded. Chapter 429 - Heaven Demon (1)

Chapter 429: Heaven Demon (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming and Gu Shan finished their discussion and chatted about matters of interest over food and drinks. ¡°Junior Brother, what help did Redeye get from you?¡± Gu Shan drank as he asked. ¡°The Demon Vanquishing World is only a virtual world. What¡¯s there to keep him attached? Could it be a matter of love?¡± Xu Jingming looked at his senior brother in surprise. ¡°It looks like I was right.¡± Gu Shan smiled. ¡°I can¡¯t think of anything else other than feelings when ites to the virtual world.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything.¡± Xu Jingming immediately rified. ¡°I can vouch that you didn¡¯t say anything.¡± Gu Shan chuckled. ¡°But usually, you, Redeye, and Monina can spend more time together.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming expressed his puzzlement. ¡°The two of them know each other in reality,¡± Gu Shan reminded. ¡°Redeye has quite a background¡ªthe kind that¡¯s the best across the entire cosmic human race. Monina¡¯s identity and background should only be slightly inferior to Redeye¡¯s; they are far superior to the rest of us. When you be an Origin lifeform in the future, Redeye and Monina should be of great help to you and your civilization.¡± Gu Shan was about to be an Origin lifeform. Even so, he believed that this junior brother of his was worth making friends with. ¡°The best across the cosmic human race?¡± Xu Jingming asked softly. ¡°Is it rted to those three?¡± Gu Shan nodded gently. Xu Jingming was shocked.?Redeye has such a background? The three Paramount realm experts behind the Primordial Research Institute, Eternal Academy, and Spacetime Ind undoubtedly had the highest status in the entire cosmic human race. The three of them had existed for extremely long periods, and the three advanced cosmic civilizations had their support. There were also differences between Paramount realms. About 20 Paramount realms had been born in the long history of humans, but only these three remained alive today. From the legacies they created, they far exceeded the Paramount realms that had passed away. ¡°After bing an Origin lifeform, we will also have many responsibilities,¡± Gu Shan said. ¡°We have a long lifespan, and we are the only ones capable of carrying the numerous responsibilities our homeworld¡¯s civilization requires of us.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. If he became an Origin lifeform, he would have to shoulder many of Earth¡¯s heavy responsibilities. With his dazzling glory, Earth would experience a renaissance. If he was mediocre, Earth would be greatly affected. When Xuan was close to the end of his life, his homeworld¡¯s civilization was very uneasy and terrified. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about your Senior Sister Moyu,¡± Gu Shan said amid drinking. ¡°As you know, your Senior Sister Moyu established 12 sects in the Demon Vanquishing World. From the manuals of the 12 sects¡­ your Senior Sister Moyu has umted a lot of knowledge in the Primordial Star Conjecture. Once she bes an Origin lifeform, she will most likely be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform in the future.¡± Xu Jingming eximed in surprise, ¡°Amazing.¡± For example, the Oohook Star Alliance wasposed of 129,826 gxies. It had two intermediate cosmic civilizations and more than 980,000 basic cosmic civilizations, but it only had hundreds of Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms and three Lv. 10s. Considering that Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms had longer lifespans, the ratio of Lv. 9 to Lv. 10 was less than 1%. ¡­ Senior Brother Gu Shan and Xu Jingming chatted into the night. They broached many topics and also talked about some factions in Primordial City. ¡°Those factions in Primordial City are also very willing to invest in us,¡± Gu Shan said. ¡°If we encounter trouble in reality, we can use the few factions I mentioned previously. They have been operating for hundreds of millions of years and are well-known.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve finished the alcohol. It¡¯s time for me to leave.¡± Senior Brother Gu Shan got up. ¡°Also, Heaven Demons are the most valuable things in this Demon Vanquishing World! When refining a Heaven Demon¡¯s obsession for the first time, you have to be careful. You have to guard your heart.¡± ¡°Got it. It¡¯s all in the information.¡± Xu Jingming got up to send his senior brother off. ¡°You¡¯ll understand after refining one once.¡± Gu Shan smiled and left. Gu Shan had already left the inn and was walking leisurely on the dark street alone. It has only been 11 years since he joined the Primordial Research Institute, but my junior brother has undergone a tremendous change.?Gu Shan sighed inwardly.?Look at all my junior brothers and sisters. In terms of talent, this junior brother is number one. ****** The next morning, Xu Jingming left the inn and strolled around the city. Senior Brother told me to work harder and subdue more demons. It¡¯s best if I can lure out a Heaven Demon.?Night fell, and Xu Jingming enjoyed a feast alone in a restaurant. But I¡¯ve been walking around and observing everything the entire day, yet I haven¡¯t discovered a single demon. As expected of the state capital¡ªeven the demons are careful. Oh, this fish is really sulent.?Xu Jingming ate the cooked fish happily. There was one good thing about the virtual world¡ªit had all kinds of delicacies. Just as Xu Jingming was enjoying the delicacies, in an area only about a kilometer away¡ª There was a quiet garden here. In the hall. The white-robed man, Mijia, sat cross-legged at the head of the table. There were people sitting cross-legged on both sides below. ¡°The state capital is now rife with danger,¡± Mijia said. ¡°For safety, it¡¯s best for Demon Vanquishers from the Holy Light Sect to leave the state capital. Those who aren¡¯t willing to leave need to be more careful and keep a low profile.¡± ¡°The Heaven Demons hide in the shadows and repeatedly attack high-realm Demon Vanquishers. Ordinary Demon Vanquishers like us should be rtively safe.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? At most, I¡¯ll establish a new ount with 100 million cosmic dors!¡± ¡°Haha, you¡¯re right. It¡¯s only 100 million. Moreover, we shouldn¡¯t be that unlucky. Heaven Demons won¡¯t target us fourth and fifth-realm Demon Vanquishers.¡± Chapter 430 - Heaven Demon (2)

Chapter 430: Heaven Demon (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

The Demon Vanquishers present were at least at the fourth realm, and they were Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms in reality. As Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms, they didn¡¯t show any fear when facing high-realm Demon Vanquishers. What was there to be afraid of in the virtual world? Joining a sect was only a partnership. ¡°I¡¯m just giving you guys a heads up. It¡¯s up to you to choose,¡± Mijia said. Suddenly¡ª A faint ck mist descended and enveloped the garden. Mijia and the other Demon Vanquishers¡¯ expressions changed. ¡°Demon.¡± ¡°Mijia, I came targeting you, but I never expected to encounter so many weak Demon Vanquishers.¡± A cold voice sounded, and a ck-robed youth walked out of the ck mist. The ck-robed youth had a saber at his waist as he swept his gaze at the Demon Vanquishers. ¡°Attack.¡± With a wave of Mijia¡¯s hand, six golden beams shot out at the ck-robed youth. The other Demon Vanquishers also employed their methods. The ck-robed youth stood still. Whoosh! A saber beam instantly streaked across the hall. The Demon Vanquishers were rmed. Their bodies were split in half from the waist, and under the terrifying demonic corruption, their bodies were obliterated. We really encountered a Heaven Demon? 100 million! These Demon Vanquishers were rather aggrieved, but they were all wiped out. The gap was too great. The ck-robed youth held the saber in his right hand and looked at Mijia in surprise. Mijia had already dodged to a corner of the hall. There was also a wound on his chest, but it didn¡¯tpletely sever his body. ¡°You actually managed to withstand my strike?¡± the ck-robed youth said with ridicule in his eyes. ¡°But death shall not elude you.¡± Another saber beam instantly struck. A Heaven Demon. Moreover, his strength is above mine.?Mijia was appalled.?I was targeted? ¡­ Huh??When Mijia blocked the ck-shirted youth¡¯s strike, Xu Jingming¡ªwho was feasting more than a kilometer away¡ªimmediately noticed the collision of Dharmic and demonic powers. Huh? Xu Jingming immediately jolted and turned his head. There were circles of runes in the depths of his eyes, and his gaze had already prated the restaurant¡¯s walls, giving him sight of the garden more than a kilometer away. He saw the injured Mijia and a ck-robed youth. I searched high and low, only to encounter a Heaven Demon while eating.?Xu Jingming was delighted. With a sh of starlight, he disappeared. ¡°Sir.¡± The waiter ran over when he realized that the customer was gone. He heaved a sigh of relief when he saw a silver ingot on the table. ****** A pair of golden wings appeared on Mijia¡¯s back, and his movement technique was ghostly. He also wore a pair of gloves on his hands. Bang! A saber suddenly appeared in front of him. Mijia blocked with his palms, activating the glove¡¯s runes. A wall of light shielded him, but the saber beam shattered the wall of light and struck Mijia¡¯s hands, sending him flying and mming into the wall, which then crumbled. The second saber beam came. ¡°Pfft.¡± A severed hand was sent flying, and Mijia¡¯s face turned pale.?This Heaven Demon¡¯s movement speed and demonic power surpass mine in every aspect. It looks like I won¡¯t be able to escape death today. The high-realm Demon Vanquishers in the state capital won¡¯t be able to arrive in time given this little time. Mijia pped his wings and tried his best to dodge, but the third saber beam had already caught up. Boom! A thick bolt of lightning suddenly struck down in the night sky. It was ten feet thick and targeted the ck-robed youth¡¯s ghostly figure. No matter how fast he was, he couldn¡¯t avoid the lightning. This thick bolt of lightning smote the ck-robed youth into the ground, turning half the garden into a crater. Someone¡¯s here.?Mijia was delighted when he saw a beam of starlightnd beside him¡ªit was the spear-wielding Xu Jingming. ¡°Brother Wu Ming.¡± Mijia heaved a sigh of relief; he didn¡¯t have to die. ¡°Be careful. This Heaven Demon¡¯s strength isparable to an eighth-realm Demon Vanquisher.¡± ¡°Leave it to me. Leave quickly,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Neither of you can leave!¡± A cold and angry voice sounded. The ck-robed youth looked at the two of them from the crater. His clothes and charred skin had returned to normal. He stared at the two of them coldly. ¡°Both of you shall die.¡± Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The ck-robed youth strangely split into three, bing three ck-robed youths. Three ck-robed youths attacked Xu Jingming and Mijia. ¡°Seal.¡± Xu Jingming flipped his left hand. A huge palm appeared above the courtyard. The five runic fingers on the palm came pressing down in a bid to simultaneously grab the three ck-robed youths. In the past ten years, he had gained deeper and deeper insights into Light Rays. Using it as a foundation, he independently created a Demon Vanquishing technique. Its might naturally exceeded the Inescapable Net, Quint-Bolt, and other divine powers. This was also what Xu Jingming depended on to have the strength of an eighth-realm Demon Vanquisher with his seventh-realm Dharmic powers. ¡°y!¡± The three ck-robed youths¡¯ eyes were ferocious as they struck upward at the same time. Three saber beams struck out! Rip! The huge palm was sliced open, causing Xu Jingming¡¯s expression to change. ¡°I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± Upon seeing this, Mijia pped his wings and flew into the distance. Of the three ck-robed youths, two charged at Xu Jingming while the other charged at Mijia. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Huge bolts of lightning that were ten feet thick struck down in the night sky one after another. The three ck-robed youths were struck one after another. Although they charred their skin and tattered their clothes, they gave Mijia a window of opportunity to escape. Xu Jingming looked at the ck-robed youth. He had already made it clear that he was saving Mijia. It would be too embarrassing if Mijia was killed. ¡°Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming, since you¡¯ve delivered yourself to my doorstep, I¡¯ll kill you. You¡¯re more valuable than Mijia.¡± The skin and clothes of the three ck-robed youths recovered, and they arrived in front of Xu Jingming in a sh. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dodge and started fighting the ck-robed youth with his spear. This Heaven Demon¡¯s saber technique has very few variations, and his actualbat bonus is only about 10+x. He only has such might because of his demonic power.?Xu Jingming came to a judgment. He single-handedly blocked the three ck-robed youths¡¯ attacks. Huh??The ck-robed youth was a little surprised. I can¡¯t dy for too long.?With a thought, the eyes of the three suddenly turned red. The three sabers suffused a sanguine glow, and their speed and might increased. Bam. Xu Jingming was forced to retreat to reduce the force. His body crashed through the courtyard walls and flew back onto the street. What impressive spearmanship. I can¡¯t find any ws at all.?The three ck-robed youths cursed inwardly, but they charged straight for the side of the courtyard. Not far from it was a river. Even though Xu Jingming struck two ck-robed youths from afar, the third ck-robed youth still rushed into the river and disappeared. The two ck-robed youths who were struck also dissipated. Escaped??With a sh of starlight, Xu Jingming appeared beside the river and frowned.?This Heaven Demon¡¯s strength isn¡¯t inferior to mine; his escape technique is even above mine. ¡°He can¡¯t escape.¡± A gentle voice sounded. A person appeared in midair¡ªit was the white-haired elder, Gu Shan. Gu Shan waved his hand down, and a ck-robed youth immediately flew out of the river. The Heaven Demon struggled with all his might, but he couldn¡¯t escape. Finally, hended in Gu Shan¡¯s palm. Gu Shan took a step and arrived beside Xu Jingming. ¡°This Heaven Demon is quite strong.¡± Gu Shan opened his palm, and in it was a ck-robed youth that had been shrunk to an inch tall. The ck-robed youth was cursing angrily. Whoosh. An invisible force in Gu Shan¡¯s palm shattered him, and the ck-robed youth instantly turned to dust, leaving only a wisp of intrinsic demonic aura. ¡°Thankfully, my flying technique was fast enough. I sensed the fluctuations of the Heaven Demon aura and arrived in time,¡± Gu Shan said with a smile. ¡°If I had been a step slower, he would¡¯ve escaped.¡± As the top Demon Vanquisher in the entire Demon Vanquishing World, his flying speed was naturally astonishing. ¡°I couldn¡¯t injure him even after giving it my all. Yet, you killed him with a flip of your hand,¡± Xu Jingming praised. ¡°This Heaven Demon¡¯s obsession is useless to me. I¡¯ll give it to you, Junior Brother,¡± Gu Shan said. A wisp of intrinsic demonic aura floated in front of Xu Jingming. After all, Gu Shan was preparing to break through to be an Origin lifeform. Only the Heaven Demon that could easily kill a ninth-realm Demon Vanquisher caught his eye. Xu Jingming said gratefully, ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother.¡± He didn¡¯t say anything else and immediately put this wisp of intrinsic demonic aura into a jade bottle. This was also the first wisp of Heaven Demon obsession he had obtained in the Demon Vanquishing World. ¡°Be careful when refining it,¡± Gu Shan reminded him and looked into the distance. ¡°Let¡¯s go. The other Demon Vanquishers are rushing over.¡± Whoosh. Gu Shan disappeared with Xu Jingming. Chapter 431 - Refining A Heaven Demon’s

Chapter 431: Refining A Heaven Demon¡¯s Obsession for the First Time

Trantor: CKtalon

Hu! Gu Shan and Xu Jingming appeared in midair. Not far away was the inn where Xu Jingming lived. ¡°The Heaven Demon this time has the strength of an eighth-realm Demon Vanquisher,¡± Gu Shan said. ¡°Junior Brother, it¡¯s your first time refining a Heaven Demon obsession, and it¡¯s a Heaven Demon with such strength. I¡¯m not sure if it¡¯s a blessing or curse.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Senior Brother, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve read a lot of information and know the danger of refining a Heaven Demon¡¯s obsession.¡± ¡°Remember, guard your heart,¡± Gu Shan reminded again. ¡°I¡¯ll head back first.¡± The senior brother and junior brother parted. Gu Shan floated away, and Xu Jingming turned into a stream of starlight andnded in the single courtyard of the inn. Uncle Qi isn¡¯t back yet??Xu Jingming looked at Uncle Qi¡¯s residence. Both of them had gone out early in the morning to tour the state capital and gather information about demons. Xu Jingming entered his residence, closed the door, and sat cross-legged on the bed to cultivate his visualization. Primordial Star visualization! After years of studying Light Rays and umting arge amount of scientific knowledge, the Primordial Star Xu Jingming had visualized became even vaster and more terrifying, and his mental strength became stronger. Six hourster, it was alreadyte at night. Uncle Qi had long returned to rest. Xu Jingming opened his eyes and stopped his visualization cultivation. I¡¯m in tip-top condition mentally.?Xu Jingming eagerly took out a ck jade bottle.?This is the first time I¡¯m refining a Heaven Demon obsession after being in the Demon Vanquishing World for so many years. Let¡¯s do this. Even those at the limit of Lv. 8 are crazy about it¡ªI want to see what¡¯s so special about a Heaven Demon¡¯s obsession. Xu Jingming removed the stopper, and Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers immediately wrapped around the wisp of intrinsic demonic aura in the bottle and flew into his mouth. Boom! His brain roared. ¡­ Powerful memories attacked his consciousness. I¡¯m Yu Xin. No¡­ I¡¯m Xu Jingming!?Xu Jingming was struck by the memory, and he instantly became confused about his identity. However, he quickly came to his senses and received a burning memory filled with a belief. Everything was as if he had personally experienced Yu Xin¡¯s life. Yu Xin came from a family with low socioeconomic status in the state capital. After his father died from an illness, he started working at the age of 12. He needed to help with the family¡¯s expenses to support his younger siblings. Without his father to shelter him from the wind and rain, the 12-year-old boy suffered terribly when he came out to work. He loved martial arts, but he didn¡¯t have the money to attend a martial arts center. He could only scrimp and save through gritted teeth before buying a saber manual with half a tael of silver. Only after a day of hard work could he squeeze out some time in the middle of the night to practice his saber techniques. Practicing his saber were the happiest moments of his life. Finally, his sister got married, and his brother got a wife. As the eldest brother, he felt the burden ease. He was already 25 this year, but he was already dispirited and old. He looked like he was in his thirties. Later on, he caught Chief Li¡¯s eye, and thanks to his decent saber techniques, he was allowed to enter the?yamen?and be an ordinary bailiff. It was also in the?yamen?that he truly came into contact with systematic martial arts cultivation. This was the first time in his life that he had such an opportunity. He practiced seriously, hungry for more. At the age of 26, Yu Xin achieved basic mastery of martial arts and officially became a constable! His hair turned ck, and he appeared much younger. He finally won the respect of his younger siblings. Yu Xin was cautious because he had killed a gang member under his extortions in his youth. Although the matter didn¡¯t leak, he knew the danger of a life-and-death battle. After bing a constable, he was also very careful. He cherished his life as a constable¡ªhe ate, drank, and lived an easy life. He was much happier than his previous days. Chief Li thought highly of him and had the intention of marrying his daughter to Yu Xin. Chief Li¡¯s daughter had also practiced martial arts since she was a child. Although she wasn¡¯t considered a stunning beauty, she was considered good-looking. After spending some time together, the young adults began to have feelings for each other. Yu Xin felt that his days were getting better and better, and he cherished those days. Chief Li also taught him all the martial arts he knew. Finally, Yu Xin got married! Due to his improved strength and Chief Li¡¯s connections, Yu Xin finally became a constable chief. He led a simple life and treated his wife very well. Having been at the bottom of society for years, Yu Xin knew the rules of survival for those at the bottom of society very well. He also knew very well that in a ce like the state capital, a constable chief like him was only a small fry. He led the constables around him to avoid danger and earn benefits, gaining the trust of the constables. One day, he returned home after a busy day and was chatting with his wife about matters in the office when he encountered a battle between a Demon Vanquisher and a demon. Themotion of the battle spread in all directions and also reached his house. It reduced the surroundings to ruins, and countless people died. His home was among them. When he died, he protected his wife and did his best to block the purple beams of light, but it was useless. His strength couldn¡¯t withstand the effects of the Demon Vanquisher and demon. He died with indignation. ¡°I have suffered since I was a child.¡± The ck-robed youth said calmly in Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness, ¡°When I went out to work in my youth, as a fatherless child, I was bullied by my boss, bullied by adults, and bullied by gangs. Only my mother felt sorry for me; she knew my hardships.¡± ¡°I endured it¡ªI had to endure everything. Later on, my mother fell ill and died. I wasn¡¯t even a man, just a grown-up boy, but I had to take care of my younger siblings. How many times did I find those days meaningless? I was born into this world to suffer.¡± ¡°Once, I picked up a brocade pouch. There was actually a stack worth ten taels of silver and some silver pieces inside. At home, I held those ten taels of silver and didn¡¯t sleep the entire night. That was the most exciting and happiest night for me,¡± the ck-robed youth said. ¡°You¡¯ve also experienced the feeling of holding ten taels of silver from my memory. Wasn¡¯t it wonderful?¡± Xu Jingming listened. The youth in the memory held the ten taels of silver and went crazy with excitement the entire night. ¡°After working hard for more than ten years, my siblings established their own families. I didn¡¯t let my parents down. It was only when Master invited me into the?yamen?that my days truly improved. ¡°Master had done me a huge favor, and he even married his daughter to me. I promised Master that I would protect her with my life.¡± The ck-robed youth looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°She¡¯s the person who treats me the best in this world, better than my younger siblings, but what happened in the end?¡± The ck-robed youth¡¯s eyes were filled with tears as he said softly, ¡°Did you think it was just an ident that the aftershocks from the battle between the Demon Vanquisher and demon hit the surroundings? ¡°When a demon¡¯s obsession is first born, it is protected by the world before it condenses a demon body. Demon Vanquishers can¡¯t sense my existence,¡± the ck-robed youth said. ¡°Therefore, my obsession also discovered the truth. That Demon Vanquisher named Fan Mou did it on purpose. He deliberately sent aftershocks into the surroundings and ughtered more than a thousand people.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°He deliberately implicated ordinary people to produce more demons.¡± The ck-robed youth¡¯s eyes seemed to be burning with mes. ¡°When I learned this secret, I went crazy! My family was actually destroyed for this reason. ¡°I only had one thought back then!¡± The ck-robed youth stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Demon Vanquishers deserve death!!!¡± Xu Jingming listened silently and didn¡¯t retort. ¡°I went mad, but my obsession became stronger. The first time I condensed a demon body, I reached the limit of an Earth Demon.¡± The ck-robed youth gritted his teeth and said, ¡°I couldn¡¯t suppress my anger. After condensing a demon body, I searched for half a month without resting! I finally found Demon Vanquisher Fan Mou. ¡°I captured him alive and crippled him, preventing him frommitting suicide,¡± the ck-robed youth continued in a low voice. ¡°I tortured him for three days. ¡°He told me that the only value these countless ordinary people have is to produce demons.¡± The ck-robed youth sneered. ¡°He didn¡¯t believe that he was wrong at all. He also said¡­ that there were many more Demon Vanquishers who did this. He gave me 73 names.¡± Xu Jingming fell silent. There were such Demon Vanquishers. He had once fallen out with Zhang Ke because he discovered that Zhang Ke had disguised himself as a Heaven Demon and deliberately ughtered ordinary people. When Xu Jingming discovered this, he was naturally furious and found Zhang Ke crazy. However, Zhang Ke felt that¡­ This was the virtual world, and demons were resources for his evolutionary path. He even said that Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t tell the difference between reality and virtual. Xu Jingming also refuted him. In the battle, Zhang Ke was no match for him and fled in a sorry state. ¡°It puzzles me.¡± The ck-robed youth looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Why do you Demon Vanquishers want the obsession of a demon so much? You actually ughter the living repeatedly just for the obsession of a demon? By creating demons, you are even more terrifying than demons!¡± ¡°There are such Demon Vanquishers, but they are the minority,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s just like how you can¡¯t sentence everyone to death because of one murderer.¡± ¡°Minority?¡± The ck-robed youth sneered. ¡°Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming. I know your reputation and have heard of you helping many ordinary people, but¡­ you also deserve death.¡± ¡°Why?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Because there are members of the Holy Light Sect among the Demon Vanquishers who ughter the living. Mijia has protected them. As for you, you saved Mijia. In the end, that elder came to help you and killed me. He gave my obsession to you!¡± The ck-robed youth stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Demon Vanquishers like you help one another! You are one, a group that protects each other! ¡°You guys act high and mighty. You are free to save people or ughter them ording to your whims.¡± The ck-robed youth gazed at him. ¡°But countless ordinary people like us have feelings¡ªwe can get angry too! I know that in the face of countless Demon Vanquishers, we Heaven Demons are only jokes. However, we Heaven Demons will risk our lives and everything to let you Demon Vanquishers know this: Those who kill the living will also be killed.¡± The ck-robed youth¡¯s eyes turned red. ¡°Only by intimidating them through these murders can those Demon Vanquishers learn that ughtering ordinary people is a sin! Every word and action has karma. ¡°Since the Demon Vanquisher were the ones causing the trouble, us Heaven Demons are the effect!¡± The ck-robed youth became even crazier. Xu Jingming could sense his powerful beliefs. He could refute some of Yu Xin¡¯s ideas, but deep down, he felt that¡­ Yu Xin wasn¡¯t wrong! It was time to let some Demon Vanquishers know that the virtual world would also fight back! Countlessary lifeforms had lived in this virtual world for decades. This was a part of their lives that couldn¡¯t be trampled on! How should I refine Yu Xin¡¯s Heaven Demon obsession and dissipate it??Xu Jingming looked at Yu Xin in front of him. Yu Xin¡¯s obsession was as firm as a rock; it was too difficult to dissipate him. Chapter 432 - Harvest (1)

Chapter 432: Harvest (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming looked at Yu Xin and nodded. ¡°Although I¡¯m a Demon Vanquisher, I can understand you and agree that some Demon Vanquishers deserve death.¡± After killing them, those Demon Vanquishers only needed to establish new ounts. This price was to jolt those Demon Vanquishers awake! ¡°You agree with me?¡± The ck-robed youth looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Or are you just using sophistry to fool me? I know that in order to refine a demon¡¯s obsession, you Demon Vanquishers are capable of saying anything.¡± ¡°Sophistry can¡¯t shake the obsession of a Heaven Demon,¡± Xu Jingming replied. The ck-robed youth sneered at him. ¡°It¡¯s good that you know.¡± His obsession was terrifyingly firm. He wanted to see what means this Demon Vanquisher had. ¡°Those Demon Vanquishers who deliberately implicated countless ordinary people deserve death,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°But you should also know that the entire Demon Vanquishermunity maintains order and the stability of the world. Without Demon Vanquishers¡­ countless demons willpletely overrun the world.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not any better now,¡± the ck-robed youth stated coldly. ¡°There are no Demon Vanquishers in the rural viges outside the city. I believe you know how miserable those viges are,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°If there were no Demon Vanquishers, all the cities in the world would be like the viges outside the city. The demons would be unrestrained!¡± The ck-robed youth said calmly, ¡°Those evil demons deserve death, but even more so for the Demon Vanquishers who deliberately created these demons.¡± ¡°Demon Vanquishers and demons are everywhere in the world. I know the problem cannot be solved at the root,¡± the ck-robed youth said. ¡°What we need is deterrence! To deter more Demon Vanquishers from doing so.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t intimidate them,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°They will be intimidated if more of them are killed,¡± the ck-robed youth uttered. ¡°You once captured your enemy and tortured him for three days.¡± Xu Jingming asked, ¡°Let me ask you, was he afraid? Did he show regret?¡± The ck-robed youth was stunned. ¡°Was hepletely unafraid? Did he even mock you?¡± Xu Jingming questioned. ¡°Why?¡± the ck-robed youth asked. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you Demon Vanquishers afraid? I¡¯ve killed so many Demon Vanquishers and even tortured them. Why aren¡¯t you afraid?¡± Xu Jingming fell silent. Of course, they weren¡¯t! To ensure that life in the virtual world didn¡¯t affect one¡¯s real life, they could go offline at any time at critical moments. Therefore, there was the autoy function. If their body was topletely disappear and go offline, it required no native to see them. However, autoy could be done at any time. Even if there were many people beside them, they couldunch autoy at any time. With autoy, your torture was all borne by the AI. The Demon Vanquishers didn¡¯t suffer at all.?Xu Jingming sighed to himself.?Moreover, they were prepared to establish a new ount when they were captured and tortured. How can they be afraid? They will even verbally attack these Heaven Demons. The ck-robed youth sighed and said, ¡°All you Demon Vanquishers have strong minds. Even though youmitted genocide, you show no repentance. No wonder the leader said¡­ Only by creating a new world and a new system can people lead good lives.¡± ¡°Create a new world?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised.?Does the Heaven Demon leader have such ideas? ¡°A country ruled by Heaven Demons,¡± the ck-robed youth exined coldly. ¡°The leader will set the rules, and the Heaven Demons have to abide by them.¡± ¡°All Heaven Demons have obsessions; can they follow the rules?¡± Xu Jingming was curious. ¡°As long as you kill a Heaven Demon and devour its obsession, through the collision of the obsessions¡­ you will learn its true obsession. A Heaven Demon on the same path can let go of its obsession and be revived,¡± the ck-robed youth said. ¡°A Demon Vanquisher can lie, but a Heaven Demon¡¯s obsession can¡¯t.¡± ¡°In our country, the Heaven Demons at the top will follow the leader¡¯s rules,¡± the ck-robed youth continued. ¡°That¡¯s paradise.¡± The ck-robed youth¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. He had suffered since he was a child and had worked hard his entire life. He had been careful his entire life, and he was ruthless and cowardly when necessary, but his life was still ruined. He wanted a ce where ordinary people could live happily¡ªthat was the paradise of his dreams. Xu Jingming looked at him. Paradise? The goal of this Demon Vanquishing World was to let top cosmic lifeforms refine demons with their minds. Another goal was to force ordinary citizens to practice martial arts. The harsh environment forced them to work hard and improve. Only when the environment was harsh enough could more demons be born. Only when the environment was harsh enough could one go crazy and improve. Only then could one have a chance of gaining basic mastery of martial arts in a few decades. By not working hard in the virtual world and being eager to live an easy life, when could one turn from aary lifeform to a cosmic lifeform? The suffering in the Demon Vanquishing World was a form of wealth in reality. For example, the ck-robed youth, Yu Xin, had a tough life, but he had already gained basic mastery of martial arts! Moreover, he had be a Heaven Demon! Once he woke up in reality, this would be iparably huge wealth. He could easily rise to prominence. Xu Jingming knew this, but he couldn¡¯t say it! He couldn¡¯t reveal this to the natives. ¡°A country ruled by Heaven Demons?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Howughable. Demon Vanquishers have put in so much effort to find Heaven Demons, but you want to gather together? That will only invite the storming of arge number of high-realm Demon Vanquishers!¡± ¡°If the Heaven Demons join forces and fight the Demon Vanquishers, it¡¯s hard to say who will win,¡± the ck-robed youth retorted. ¡°Every country across the world¡¯s nine countries has many high-realm Demon Vanquishers searching for Heaven Demons,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°High-realm Demon Vanquishers have an absolute advantage. As long as you dare to gather publicly, you will be wiped out.¡± Chapter 433 - Harvest (2)

Chapter 433: Harvest (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

The ck-robed youth actually had doubts about his leader¡¯s idea having a high chance of sess. ¡°I can tell you with absolute certainty that as long as you gather, you will definitely lose,¡± Xu Jingming said. There were too many high-realm Demon Vanquishers. Too many peak Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms in the cosmic human race sought opportunities on other paths. Many of them temporarily gave up on the Demon Vanquishing World because Heaven Demons were too difficult to find. Once they gathered, arge number of high-realm Demon Vanquishers would rush over. At the same time¡­ Even if a high-realm Demon Vanquisher died in battle, they could reestablish an ount and quickly make aeback. A Heaven Demon was gone when it died. High-realm Demon Vanquishers could establish ounts and repeatedly attack. Therefore, it was destined that Heaven Demons couldn¡¯t defeat high-realm Demon Vanquishers. ¡°Haha¡­¡± The ck-robed youthughed. ¡°Actually, I also think that the leader¡¯s pursuit is too difficult. It¡¯s practically a dream, but I¡¯m willing to give up everything for this dream.¡± ¡°As long as I can kill Demon Vanquishers to my heart¡¯s content during this process, I¡¯ll be happy to let the evil Demon Vanquishers know their sins.¡± The ck-robed youth gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°Sometimes, the oue isn¡¯t important. What¡¯s important is¡­ to give it my all on this path and burn everything I have.¡± ¡°When Junior Sister died, and the moment I became a demon, I only had one goal in life.¡± The ck-robed youth grinned. ¡°Kill those sinful Demon Vanquishers!¡± Xu Jingming felt the burning madness of the other party¡¯s obsession. ¡°Let¡¯s meet another time.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength forcefully expelled the ck-robed youth¡¯s obsession. The moment the obsession was expelled, his Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers wrapped around the wisp of intrinsic demonic aura and ced it back into a jade bottle. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the bed and looked at the jade bottle in front of him. In the jade bottle, the intrinsic demonic aura distorted and turned into a ck-robed youth. He stared at Xu Jingming and mocked him. This Heaven Demon Yu Xin knows that he can¡¯t scare the Demon Vanquishers. He also knows that the probability of sess in establishing a Heaven Demon Kingdom is very low, but he doesn¡¯t care. He enjoys the process of fighting and killing the sinful Demon Vanquishers.?Xu Jingming sighed. Tell the other party that the path was wrong? That the method was wrong? Useless! The other party knew that he had taken the wrong path, but he didn¡¯t have any intentions of repenting. He was suicidal, hoping to kill more sinful Demon Vanquishers. ¡­ After putting away the jade bottle, Xu Jingming walked to the window and sat at the table, pouring himself a cup of wine. I heard that in order to refine a Heaven Demon¡¯s obsession, a high-realm Demon Vanquisher sealed it and tried time and time again, spending ten to twenty years refining a Heaven Demon.?Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.?Some people take a long time but still fail. Heaven Demons had a limited lifespan. Once the contract expired in reality, the Heaven Demon would dissipate since that was their appointed time of death in the Demon Vanquishing World. However, I also sense the uniqueness of the Heaven Demon obsession,?Xu Jingming thought.?It¡¯s the purity, heat, and firmness of the faith. Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms would learn arge amount of humanities and science knowledge. It would be a humble take to im that they knew everything. They knew arge amount of technological knowledge in the vast universe and the crystallized wisdom in humanities. Every Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform has a very broad mind, but what about Heaven Demons? Almost all of them are ordinary people who have signed contracts with the virtual world and have their memories blocked out. They are like nk pieces of paper. Their knowledge is very basic, but the limit of Lv. 8 can¡¯t shake their obsession. Why? It¡¯s because their obsessions are too pure and firm. They fuse everything, including their lives, into their obsessions. Therefore, their obsessions are indestructible! There will always be something to learn from others. Heaven Demons might have all kinds of ws, but one aspect of them is stronger than mine¡ªit¡¯s the purity and firmness of faith. What about me? Although I¡¯ve also put in a lot of effort on the evolutionary path, working hard for my homeworld and my family¡­ I have too many distracting thoughts. I often consider the infiltration threat the ck Moon civilization poses to my homeworld. I¡¯ll consider my daughter¡¯s growth. I¡¯ll consider my family¡¯s evolution. I¡¯ll pay attention to Master Liu Hai and the others. I also believe that I¡¯m a genius recruited by the Primordial Research Institute and am destined to be an Origin lifeform. I can be an Origin lifeform in about 200 years, so I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a need to squeeze myself dry,?Xu Jingming thought to himself.?Lv. 8 cosmic lifeformse into contact with extremely vast information, but they will also be affected by this information. Can I be as sincere as the obsession of a Heaven Demon? Can I face the evolutionary path with extreme sincerity? Xu Jingming questioned himself repeatedly. I¡¯m not sincere enough. I haven¡¯t put in my all!?Xu Jingming gave an answer inwardly. He had to invest more! He needed more sincerity! He needed to burn himself and do his best! An Origin lifeform in about 200 years? Don¡¯t set a limit for yourself! Why can¡¯t I pursue a higher limit? 200 years, 100 years, 50 years¡­ If someone in history can do it, why can¡¯t I? Refining a Heaven Demon didn¡¯t necessarily require sess. Perhaps there would be gains from the collision of their minds¡ªeven failure might be a gain. A change in mentality would have a huge impact on one¡¯s evolutionary path. ¡­ Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the bed and visualized the Primordial Star. Burning myself to constantly pursue higher limits.?Xu Jingming visualized the Primordial Star in his mind. His Light Rays¡¯ Visualization focused on the Primordial Star¡¯s light. At this moment, the Primordial Star in his mind became clearer and clearer. Rays of light formed. As the Primordial Star became vaster, its might burned Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. However, he focused on every beam of light and ignored the pressure. When Xu Jingming copied a new beam of light, he felt delighted.?I¡¯ve taken another step forward. Continue! Rays of light appeared. The Primordial Star in his mind emitted an even more dazzling light. It burned Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness, causing it to be purer and stronger. Visualization, strengthening of the mind, more detailed visualization, and greater strengthening of the mind¡­ This was a cycle! Xu Jingming waspletely immersed in this feeling. He forgot about time and everything as he focused on visualizing the Primordial Star. Boom! When another beam of light was produced¡ª The light of the entire Primordial Star underwent a qualitative change. Xu Jingming suddenly jolted awake. Only then did he feel that his mental strength had be much stronger. However, he also felt exhausted. My¡ªmy Light Rays¡¯ Visualization has broken through to the sixth level??Xu Jingming was surprised. Although he had reached the limit of Lv. 8, his Light Rays¡¯ Visualization had only reached the fifth level. ording to the legacy¡¯s description, one had to reach the seventh level to have a chance of bing an Origin lifeform. Although he was still far from reaching the seventh level today, his improvement was already very great with his breakthrough to the sixth level. The state I was previously in is something I haven¡¯t done even after visualizing the Primordial Star for so many years.?Only then did Xu Jingming get up and leave the house. Outside the house, Wu Qi was sleeping on the stone table. When Wu Qi heard the wooden door open, he jolted awake. When he saw Xu Jingming, he said in surprise, ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re finally out.¡± ¡°How long did I cultivate this time?¡± Xu Jingming asked. He was so engrossed that he didn¡¯t feel the passage of time. ¡°It¡¯s been 12 days,¡± Wu Qi answered. ¡°Young Master, you haven¡¯t eaten or drunk for 12 days. You didn¡¯t take a step out of your room.¡± ¡°It¡¯s been so long?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Visualizing the Primordial Star for 12 days in one go? He had never done it before. ¡°Has anything happened in the city recently?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°I heard from the waiter at the inn that there were Demon Vanquishers fighting demons, and it caused a hugemotion,¡± Wu Qi replied. ¡°Young Master, you haven¡¯t stepped out, and I haven¡¯t left the inn either, so I¡¯m not too sure.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°Uncle Qi, have you been guarding here for the past 12 days?¡± ¡°Young Master, I¡¯m worried that someone will disturb your cultivation.¡± Wu Qi smiled. ¡°Young Master, you haven¡¯t eaten for 12 days. You should be very hungry; let¡¯s quickly grab a bite.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Chapter 434 - Heaven Demon Supremacy

Chapter 434: Heaven Demon Supremacy

Trantor: CKtalon

Xu Jingming and Wu Qi were having their meal by the restaurant window. ¡°The dishes here are really not bad.¡± Xu Jingming ate happily and drank another cup of wine, feeling delighted. Wu Qi ate the meat and smiled at his young master. He felt happy from the bottom of his heart seeing his ward eating happily. Uncle Qi has always been with Chen Qi¡¯s mother and then with me.?Xu Jingming had interacted with Wu Qi for more than ten years after all. In these ten years, he hadn¡¯t spent as much time with his wife and daughter as he had with Wu Qi. I never expected to spend so much time with another person in the virtual world. It¡¯s a rarely earned fate,?he thought as he poured more wine and continued drinking. ¡°Young Master, are you done?¡± Wu Qi asked. ¡°Do you want more food?¡± ¡°I¡¯m done,¡± Xu Jingming said. After mastering a divine body, it was fine if he didn¡¯t eat or drink. But if he wanted to eat? He could finish ten cows. He mainly ate and drank to satisfy his penchant for food. Wu Qi immediately sped up and finished some of the dishes before wiping his mouth and getting up. ¡°I¡¯ll get the bill.¡± Xu Jingming also got up. Having traveled all over the world for so many years, Uncle Qi was always the one handling the trivial matters. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t even stop him. ¡­ That night, Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the bed and cultivated the Dawn Star Divine Body technique. This was the core divine power he had created afterbining many Demon Vanquishing techniques over the past decade. As he loved spearmanship to the core, he created many secret techniques and spent the most effort on the divine body. He even named them after the literal meaning of his daughter¡¯s name, Lixing. Of course, because they were all in the process of being created, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t promote his techniques. My Light Rays¡¯ Visualization has reached the sixth level, allowing me to visualize a clearer and vaster Primordial Star. My Dawn Star Divine Body¡­ can also be further perfected.? As Xu Jingming cultivated, the runes hidden in his divine body became moreplicated. His body emitted a faint glow, and when countless runesbined, Xu Jingming¡¯s body was like the Primordial Star. Yes, the so-called Dawn Star Divine Body was to transform oneself into the Primordial Star! If his visualization could reach a higher level, the Dawn Star Divine Body could also replicate it to a deeper level. Seconds and minutes passed. His organs, bones, muscles, skin, hair¡­ New runes condensed everywhere. Four hourster, many new runes condensed into a new perfect whole. My Dawn Star Divine Body has been further perfected.?Xu Jingming was delighted. Suddenly¡ª Xu Jingming sensed something and opened his eyes. Runes swirled in his pupils as he looked through the roof and saw an extremely hot sun hanging high in the night sky. Even at night, the sun remained deep in the cosmos. At this moment, the sun resonated with Xu Jingming¡¯s divine body. A beam of light flew out from the depths of the sun and instantly tore through the void to appear in the room where Xu Jingming was. Xu Jingming opened his eyes and saw that this beam of light was suffused with soul-stirring colorful light. It floated into the room and illuminated it. This beam of light lunged forward and fused into his body. This is the Force of the world??This wisp of light fused into his body, nourishing the Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers in his body, as well as his Dawn Star Divine Body. His body and Dharmic powers began to evolve. ording to the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s database, the Demon Vanquishing World was built by the Cosmic Human Alliance at a huge price. The so-calledws of the world are actually evolved from many Paramount legacies,?Xu Jingming thought. The morepatible one is with thews of the world, the greater the might of their spells and divine powers. And when one reaches a certain realm, they will resonate with the world and be bestowed with the world¡¯s Force,?Xu Jingming thought.?As for me, I just received a wisp of the sun¡¯s Force. There are countless divine powers in the Demon Vanquishing World. Only by resonating with the world and being bestowed with the world¡¯s Force can I be qualified to call it¡­ a great divine power.?Xu Jingming had mixed emotions.?I never expected to create a great divine power myself. In fact, many geniuses in the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s history had created great divine powers¡ªsuch as Gu Shan. However, those who reached the level of a great divine power usually drew on arge amount of Paramount legacy content. For example, after Xu Jingming¡¯s visualization broke through, he almost replicated the visualization of Light Rays¡¯ Visualization into his Dawn Star Divine Body. If Xu Jingming wanted to spread the technique in the future, he had to simplify it and ensure that the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Paramount legacies weren¡¯t leaked. Of course, it wasn¡¯t a problem for him to use it himself. This feeling¡­?Xu Jingming could sense that after being nourished by the Force of the world, his Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers had be much purer and stronger. The Dawn Star Divine Body had also improved in every aspect! If I fight Heaven Demon Yu Xin one-on-one again, I believe I can defeat him in five moves. For example, Senior Brother Gu Shan, Senior Sister Moyu, and some top geniuses in history had grasped a few great divine powers when they were ninth-realm Demon Vanquishers. They had strength that could be considered the pinnacle of the Demon Vanquishing World. Only now did Xu Jingming gradually reveal the might of a peerless genius from the Primordial Research Institute. Those selected by the Primordial Research Institute and groomed with the Paramount legacies naturally far exceeded their peers in the Demon Vanquishing World. ¡­ A cyan-shirted man walked on the street. He looked at the buildings on the street and the people on the street, sensing their emotions. ¡°Dad, I want some sweets.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll buy it for youter.¡± ¡°Dad, I want some too.¡± ¡°Everyone will get one!¡± A couple was carrying a child each. The two children were in high spirits, but the couple couldn¡¯t hide the fatigue on their faces. ¡°Don¡¯t spoil these two children too much,¡± the woman whispered. ¡°We still have to buy rice tomorrow. We don¡¯t have much money left.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. A few sweets won¡¯t cost much,¡± the man said with a gentle smile. ¡°We have to be happy in life. It¡¯s already tough for the kids to be born to us.¡± The woman sighed softly and nodded. The couple gradually walked away. The cyan-shirted man watched this scene as if he saw the past. If my wife were still alive, she would also be this loving with me,?the cyan-shirted man thought as he watched.?If my two children were still alive, they would probably be older than these two children. They would also like good food, right? The cyan-shirted man¡¯s eyes were filled with reminiscence. He recalled those beautiful memories every day. Unfortunately¡­?The cyan-shirted man murmured, ¡°It¡¯s all gone.¡± He walked step by step through the crowd and unknowingly entered a residence. Figures immediately appeared in the courtyard and bowed respectfully to him. Many of them had fanatical eyes. ¡°Supremacy.¡± ¡°Supremacy.¡± These figures were extremely respectful; all of them were Heaven Demons. The cyan-shirted figure walked to the pool and sat down casually. He said calmly, ¡°Have you found out the identity of that mysterious person?¡± ¡°No,¡± a female Heaven Demon answered respectfully. ¡°We¡¯ve tried our best, but we can only confirm¡­ that the mysterious person¡¯s strength exceeds that of an ordinary ninth-realm Demon Vanquisher. As for who he is and where hees from, our investigationse up with nothing.¡± ¡°Only those ninth-realm experts in the Scarlet Cloud State know the identity of that mysterious person. Our investigations were futile.¡± ¡°Supremacy, why don¡¯t we temporarily retreat from the state capital?¡± The Heaven Demons were waiting for the Supremacy¡¯s decision. The Supremacy had already exceeded the level of ordinary Heaven Demons and was unfathomable. ¡°Why should we retreat?¡± the cyan-shirted figure asked. ¡°If we want to build a nation ruled by Heaven Demons, the difficulties and obstacles we encounter will be a thousand times greater than what we are facing. What can we achieve if we are afraid of mere obstructions in the Scarlet Cloud State?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± All the Heaven Demons listened obediently. ¡°Since our investigationse up with nothing, there¡¯s no need to continue.¡± The cyan-shirted figure¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°Our ns have already been in ce across the state capital; it¡¯s time we reel in the.¡± ¡°What about that mysterious person?¡± a Heaven Demon asked. ¡°The gathering of the top Heaven Demons in the seven states can¡¯t overturn Scarlet Cloud State City?¡± the cyan-shirted man said coldly. ¡°ording to n B, the Heaven Demons in the seven states will be divided into seven teams ording to their respective areas and attack seven ces at the same time! No matter how powerful that mysterious person is¡­ he can only provide reinforcements to one area.¡± ¡°Go back and report to your leaders,¡± the cyan-shirted man instructed. ¡°I¡¯ll send a message to them the night before the operation.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Six Heaven Demons immediately bowed respectfully and quickly left. The cyan-shirted man stared at the fish in the pool without any emotion in his eyes.?This is Scarlet Cloud State City¡¯s first battle! Nobody can stop me. Ever since he broke through that barrier and received a gift from the heavens, he became invincible. ¡°Supremacy.¡± A Heaven Demon stepped forward and whispered, ¡°Which area are us Heaven Demons from the Scarlet Cloud State attacking in the operation?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that the mysterious person attacked when Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming fought the Heaven Demon?¡± the cyan-shirted man said. ¡°The mysterious person might have some rtionship with Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming. Let¡¯s deal with Wu Ming and lure the Demon Vanquishers over¡ªespecially that mysterious person. I want to see how strong the Demon Vanquishers are in this world.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the Heaven Demon replied obediently and left. The cyan-shirted man stayed by the pool alone for a long time before saying softly, ¡°Wu Ming, Wu Ming, you¡¯re a very good Demon Vanquisher. You¡¯ve done many things for ordinary people, but my mother, my wife, and children¡­ were implicated by you! I know¡ªI can¡¯t me you. I haven¡¯t sought revenge on you all these years.¡± ¡°However, all Demon Vanquishers are obstacles when establishing a country ruled by Heaven Demons! Demons and Demon Vanquishers are natural enemies.¡± The cyan-shirted man¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°Since all the Demon Vanquishers need to be killed, let me send you off personally. It can be considered as settling our grudge!¡± The former Li Jinge killed all demons and Demon Vanquishers without mercy. He believed that a world without demons and Demon Vanquishers was the best world, but he quickly came to a realization. He understood the power to unite demons! After all, as a Heaven Demon, it was impossible for him to gain the trust of arge number of Demon Vanquishers. As he grew, he also became stronger, and his obsession became moreplete until he broke through that barrier and reached his current realm. The only thing he couldn¡¯t let go of now was his longing for his mother, wife, and children. Their death anniversary is in a few days. I¡¯ll make a move on that day,?the cyan-shirted man thought to himself. ¡­ The night before the operation, all the Heaven Demon factions hiding in Scarlet Cloud State City received the order to take action. They would trigger seven battlefields in the state capital, and the battlefield stirred up by Heaven Demon Supremacy Li Jinge was centered around Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming. Chapter 435 - Besiege (1)

Chapter 435: Besiege (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

Early in the morning. Xu Jingming arrived at a teahouse and had breakfast. It was already drizzling. Even in the virtual world, theseary lifeforms whose memories are blocked still have to work hard to survive.?Xu Jingming watched the people in a hurry on the street outside the teahouse.?This is thew of survival in the universe. The strong survive while the weak are eliminated. Cosmic humans could proliferate to this extent only because of their strength. Even so, there were some dark ages in history where even Paramount existences died. The Cosmic Human Alliance spurs on countless people to work hard. Only with a massive number of evolvers can a sufficient number of Origin lifeforms be born. Only with a massive number of schrs can great schrs with educational backgrounds exceeding Lv. 100 be born. Only by having enough Origin lifeforms and great schrs can the current cosmic human race be propped up. Xu Jingming understood the order that was the cosmic jungle. Although there were all kinds of people in the entire human race, most of them had to work hard in order for the race as a whole to improve. If most people enjoyed themselves, the race would naturally decline until it eventually perished. This was the most basic rule of survival. This Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming daydreams even while eating breakfast??The cyan-shirted man holding an umbre on the street in the distance, Li Jinge, looked at Xu Jingming from afar and then ordered via voice transmission,?¡°The operation is a go.¡± ¡­ As Xu Jingming observed the people outside the teahouse, he suddenly noticed a red-robed girl holding an umbre. The red-robed girl was very eye-catching among the in-clothed crowd on the street as she walked toward the teahouse. Huh??Xu Jingming frowned slightly.?Thisdy¡­ The red-robed girl looked to be 15 or 16 years old and was rather young. She had a beautiful face and wore a red robe, attracting the attention of many people on the streets. She walked to the teahouse, and her gazended on Xu Jingming. ¡°Are you Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming?¡± the red-robed girl asked with a smile. ¡°That¡¯s me.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯m here to send you to hell.¡± The red-robed girl opened up the umbre and turned into a red afterimage that attacked Xu Jingming. The umbre fluttered and fell to the street. Under the shocked gazes of everyone on the street, the window of the teahouse Xu Jingming was in exploded. The shattered wood hung in the air under the restraints of an invisible force, preventing it from affecting the terrified ordinary customers. Xu Jingming stood there with one hand around the red-robed girl¡¯s throat, and her feet were suspended in midair. What a fast palm technique.?The red-robed girl¡¯s neck twisted as she struggled with all her might. Her palms turned into afterimages as she struck Xu Jingming¡¯s body more than 100 times in an instant. Xu Jingming stood there and allowed her to strike his body. The starlight on his body rippled, and the red-robed girl¡¯s palm technique couldn¡¯t break through the protective starlight at all. ¡°Is that all you¡¯ve got?¡± Xu Jingming exerted strength with his fingers. Crack. The red-robed girl¡¯s neck snapped, but she had her head tilted as she grinned at him. Her entire body then suddenly disintegrated, turning into red ribbons that wrapped around Xu Jingming at close range. ¡°You¡¯ve been captured by me. You can¡¯t escape.¡± A girl¡¯s face wearing a smug smile appeared on the red ribbon. Xu Jingming remained very calm. If he hadn¡¯t obtained the Force of the world, he might¡¯ve needed to give it his all. But after his Dawn Star Divine Body broke through, Xu Jingming confirmed that the Heaven Demon posed no threat to him from the onset of their sh. Heaven Demons were different from Demon Vanquishers. Heaven Demons were born from obsessions that drew upon the demonic aura of the world. The stronger the obsessions, the stronger the demon body they condensed. As long as one determined the strength of the obsessions based on the purity of the demonic aura, they would know the level of a Heaven Demon. Bang! Xu Jingming exerted strength with his arms, and the red ribbons around his body suddenly snapped. The red ribbons immediately flew into the distance, and as they flew, they quickly fused together. ¡°Trying to escape?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned cold. In the drizzling sky, a ten-foot-thick pir of lightning suddenly struck the red ribbons. ¡°Ah!¡± With a miserable scream, half of the red ribbons were instantly destroyed. The remaining red ribbons immediately condensed into a red-robed girl, and her eyes were filled with horror as she shouted, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you guys doing anything?!¡± ¡°Miss Xue, your strength isn¡¯t up to par.¡± ¡°It looks like we have to make a move.¡± ¡°Everyone, be serious. Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming is stronger than expected.¡± ¡°With the nine of us joining forces, we can crush him easily.¡± Figures walked out of the teahouse and the street. They looked ordinary, no different from ordinary pedestrians, but all of them were staring at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression turned solemn. All Heaven Demons are good at hiding their auras, but for me to fail to detect them, this means that these Heaven Demons are at least on par with eighth-realm Demon Vanquishers,?Xu Jingming thought. Heaven Demons usually hide.?Why are there so many of them emerging all of a sudden? He knew that Heaven Demons also formed organizations. They cooperated and hid carefully. What makes them gather together and publicly attack??Xu Jingming looked at the nine figures walking over. These nine people were at leastparable to eighth-realm Demon Vanquishers, and it was even possible that some of them wereparable to ninth-realm Demon Vanquishers. The nine people surrounded him as if they were looking at prey, eyes filled with confidence. A spear had already appeared in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand. He didn¡¯t have the slightest confidence in facing the nine Heaven Demons. Chapter 436 - Besiege (2)

Chapter 436: Besiege (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Whoosh. Suddenly, a ck figure appeared on the street. This ck figure had a saber at his waist. His cold eyes stared at the Heaven Demons as he said coldly, ¡°Get lost!¡± ¡°Heaven Demon?¡± The nine Heaven Demons and the red-robed girl had already gathered and were looking at the ck figure in confusion. ¡°You¡¯re also a Heaven Demon. Why are you stopping us?¡± a bald elder asked in a deep voice. The ck-robed figure didn¡¯t say a word and looked at the Heaven Demons coldly. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll devour you in three moves.¡± The bald elder¡¯s eyes were ferocious as he took a step and teleported to the ck-robed figure¡¯s side, sweeping his foot at the figure¡¯s head. Boom! Boom! Boom! The bald elder¡¯s feet seemed to have earth-shattering effects as he attacked the ck-robed figure. It¡¯s Old Demon Sky Splitter??Xu Jingming was rmed when he saw the other party¡¯s moves, and he immediately determined the other party¡¯s identity.?Old Demon Sky Splitter is one of the top five Heaven Demons in Scarlet Cloud State, and he has strengthparable to a ninth-realm Demon Vanquisher. What¡¯s going on? Ten Heaven Demons of such strength are teaming up just to deal with me? I didn¡¯t do anything to incur the wrath of the heavens or the wrath of the people. How did I attract so many Heaven Demons? Huh??Xu Jingming watched the battle in front of him. Although the ck-robed figure was at a disadvantage, his defense was sturdy. The saber was like the wind! It was strange and fast, and its moves clearly far exceeded that of the bald old demon. The bald old demon relied on his powerful demon body and his advantage in strength and speed, but the ck-robed figure relied on his saber techniques. Even though he was suppressed, he defended well and didn¡¯t suffer any injuries. ¡°From the looks of it, Old Demon Sky Splitter can¡¯t do anything to him even after a hundred moves.¡± ¡°At least he¡¯s temporarily suppressed. Let¡¯s make a move quickly and finish off Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming first.¡± The other nine Heaven Demons took action one after another. Some produced multiple arms, some held weapons, and some even turned their entire demon bodies into strange objects¡­ These Heaven Demons were very confident. Even without Old Demon Skysplitter, two of the nine could match a ninth-realm expert, and seven could match an eighth-realm expert! How could a mere Demon Vanquisher withstand thebined forces of the nine? Boom! Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming held his spear as bolts of lightning descended from the sky and struck his surroundings. However, he waspletely swallowed by the strange aqueous stream in midair. ¡°Break.¡± Xu Jingming was filled with fighting spirit. With a sweep of his spear, a multi-armed Heaven Demon was sent flying. It left afterimages and crashed into a tree trunk hundreds of feet away, causing it to explode into pieces. The spear stabbed into the chest of a three-eyed Heaven Demon with another thrust. With a shake of the spear, the three-eyed Heaven Demon¡¯s body exploded into more than a dozen pieces. With a flick of the spear, three Heaven Demons exploded in session. Not bad.?The strange aqueous stream enveloped Xu Jingming, who swept his spear. Wherever the spear passed, lightning erupted, causing the strange aqueous stream to explode. However, the liquid gathered again in the blink of an eye and remained unharmed. ¡°Wu Ming is very strong.¡± The Heaven Demon holding the two halberds charged over, and his short halberds either cleaved or shed with great force. As for Xu Jingming¡¯s spear technique, it looked ordinary as he blocked the two halberds head-on without being disadvantaged. In terms of actualbat techniques, he still had the absolute advantage. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The strange aqueous stream wrapped around him time and time again as the dual-halberd Heaven Demon attacked in a frenzy. Just thebination of the two gave Xu Jingming a lot of pressure¡ª The other seven Heaven Demons attacked together time and time again. Xu Jingming could only dodge with all his might and use his spear to block; he could barely hold on. It¡¯s indeed difficult for one person to withstand nine,?he thought to himself.?Although I¡¯ve figured out a great divine power, my foundation is stillcking. He found it strenuous and difficult¡­ But the Heaven Demons present¡ªincluding the distant Heaven Demon Supremacy, Li Jinge¡ªwere stunned. He actually held up against the siege of nine Heaven Demons.?The cyan-shirted man holding an umbre watched from afar.?Isn¡¯t it said that Demon Vanquishers grow very slowly? He actually has such fast growth? Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms had long lifespans, and they would quickly reach a new realm after descending to the Demon Vanquishing World. As for breaking through to a higher realm? It might be centuriester. Xu Jingming was indeed an anomaly to break through at a speedparable to a Heaven Demon. Heaven Demons were only this strong because of the Demon Vanquishing World¡¯s augmentation. ¡­ The ck-robed figure also noticed this scene. He had only barely defended against Old Demon Heaven Splitter¡¯s attacks, but Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming could withstand the encirclement of nine Heaven Demons? From his spearmanship, be it the strength, speed, or attainments in spearmanship, he hadpletely exceeded him. Is Young Master already stronger than me??the ck-robed figure thought to himself. ¡°Ghostwater, help me. Both of us should team up to eliminate this saber-wielding person first before joining forces to deal with the Demon Vanquisher!¡±?Old Demon Sky Splitter immediately sent a voice transmission. ¡°Alright.¡± The strange aqueous stream immediately enveloped the ck-robed figure, who found it difficult to resist thebined forces of the two.?I can¡¯t hold back the two of them! ¡°There are actually so many Heaven Demons!¡± A gentle voice sounded. Xu Jingming¡ªwho was executing his spearmanship to the best of his ability¡ªhad failed to break through the group of Heaven Demons. He looked up and saw a white-haired elder appear in the drizzling sky. ¡°Senior Brother.¡± Xu Jingming revealed a look of delight! Although there were also battles happening elsewhere in the state capital, with Heaven Demon teams appearing one after another to kill high-realm Demon Vanquishers, Senior Brother Gu Shan still chose to rush to his junior brother. Huh??Old Demon Sky Splitter, Old Demon Ghostwater, and the others also noticed the elder that had appeared in the sky. The elder looked down. A huge array formation appeared in an area of five kilometers! Countless runes appeared in the array formation. It was clearly raining during the day, but the clouds in the sky parted, revealing resplendent stars. The stars shone down and resonated with the huge array formation, and the array formation activated! These Heaven Demons felt a terrifying pressure envelop them. Bam! Bam! Bam!? Some Heaven Demons kneeled down while othersy on the ground, unable to get up from the pressure! The ck-robed figure was also forced to genuflect. He supported himself with his saber, and his body trembled slightly. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Although Old Demon Sky Splitter, Heaven Demon Ghostwater, and Heaven Demon Twin Halberd could still stand firm, they looked at the elder in the sky in fear. They could sense that they could only unleash less than 20% of their strength under this restraint. Gu Shan¡¯s gazended on a cyan-shirted man holding an umbre in the distance.?He broke through the limits of a Heaven Demon? The cyan-shirted man casually threw the umbre, and it flew away with the wind. He looked up and stared at Gu Shan coldly. ¡°I¡¯ve been waiting for you for a long time. Tell me your name; I want to know who I killed!¡± ¡°My name is Gu Shan,¡± Gu Shan said with a smile. As an expert about to be an Origin lifeform, there were very few Heaven Demons that could interest him. A demon that could break through the limits of a Heaven Demon was very rare in the Demon Vanquishing World. ¡°You¡¯re the strongest Demon Vanquisher I¡¯ve ever encountered. To show my respect, I¡¯ll do my best.¡± The cyan-shirted man¡¯s aura was terrifying, and a terrifying demonic aura vortex appeared in the sky, centered around the cyan-shirted man¡¯s body. ¡°Before I fight you, I have to settle some trivial matters.¡± Just as the cyan-shirted man finished speaking, he extended his hand. Demonic aura then charged at Xu Jingming from the demonic aura vortex. Chapter 437 - Curtain Call (1)

Chapter 437: Curtain Call (1)

Trantor: CKtalon

¡°Suppress!¡± the levitating Gu Shan said softly when he saw this. Immediately, the might of the huge array that split the clouds and changed the weather suppressed the demonic aura vortex and the demonic aura which attacked Xu Jingming! Under the suppression, all the demonic aura began to dissipate. Xu Jingming heaved a sigh of relief with the spear in hand. He sensed that the demonic aura was connected to the demonic aura vortex. There were all kinds of strangeness about it that he might not be able to withstand. The Heaven Demons also felt their bodies lighten, and the suppressive force disappeared. They immediately took the opportunity to hide in the distance and stared at the levitating Gu Shan. They felt fear in the face of a sh at this level. ¡°You actually destroyed the Demon Abyss I summoned.¡± Li Jinge looked at Gu Shan. ¡°Even without the Demon Abyss, I can still kill you!¡± ¡°I heard that the power of demons has no limits. The stronger the obsession, the more terrifying the strength. Show me how strong you are!¡± Gu Shan smiled. ¡°As you wish.¡± Li Jinge¡¯s eyes turned cold as he abruptly stomped his foot. Boom! The ground trembled, and the huge array formation within five kilometers suffered a terrifying impact, producing many cracks. As for Li Jinge, he had already turned into an afterimage and instantly crossed the distance between them to arrive in front of Gu Shan. Swish! The sword at Gu Shan¡¯s waist had already been unsheathed. Xu Jingming focused his attention. His senior brother¡¯s actualbat techniques were indeed above his. Although Li Jinge dodged, the sword still struck his neck. However, the skin on his neck was extremely tough; the strike didn¡¯t leave a single scar. ¡°Huh?¡± Gu Shan was a little surprised. ¡°Your sword is so fast¡ªeven faster than me,¡± Li Jinge said softly. ¡°But you can¡¯t even break through my skin. How are you going to fight me?¡± With that said, the cyan-shirted man¡¯s right hand chopped down gently like a de. Rip! Ripples appeared in the void and swept past Gu Shan. Gu Shan turned into a blur as he arrived behind the cyan-shirted man. A sword beam then stabbed into the cyan-shirted man¡¯s back, but it failed to pierce through his skin. Whoosh!!! Gu Shan appeared in various spots around the cyan-shirted man. Sword beams stabbed, struck, stabbed, and shot up. The cyan-shirted man¡¯s moves were clearly weaker, so he failed to block a single strike. What movement technique? What sword technique??Li Jinge was a little angry. Although the might of these sword beams failed to tear through his skin, he still didn¡¯t like taking a beating. In his anger, pairs of arms grew out of Li Jinge¡¯s back and ribs, and a face appeared behind his head. The two-faced and ten-armed Li Jinge attacked in all directions. He used numbers to make up for the weakness of his saber technique. ng!? Finally, his palm collided with the sword, touching the other party¡¯s weapon. Li Jinge¡¯s palm unleashed its full might, and the sh with the sword was like the collision of two mountains. The collision produced a visible shockwave that sted out in every direction. The shockwave radiated for more than 100 meters before being suppressed by the array formation and dissipating. Gu Shan frowned at the sword in his hand¡ªthe de was already damaged. ¡°You broke through the limits of a Heaven Demon and received a gift from the heavens,¡± Gu Shan said. ¡°You obtained an indestructible body?¡± Li Jinge nced at Gu Shan. ¡°I stand invincible in this battle.¡± ¡°Junior Brother, stay away.¡± Gu Shan frowned and stated, ¡°This demon is a little troublesome.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming immediately turned into a stream of starlight and hid in the distance. Xu Jingming could tell that Senior Brother Gu Shan and the cyan-shirted man had reached an extremely terrifying level. Gu Shan had used a Dharmic artifact against it in closebat, only for it to suffer damage. It was obvious that this demon¡¯s body was even more terrifying than a divine weapon! ¡°Can the Supremacy win?¡± The ten Heaven Demons hiding far away were also very nervous. ¡°Didn¡¯t you see? That old man¡¯s Dharmic Artifact is damaged, but he can¡¯t injure Supremacy at all. Perhaps Supremacy won¡¯t win this battle, but he won¡¯t lose either.¡± ¡°As long as we can hold back this mysterious Demon Vanquisher, the other Demon Vanquishers in Scarlet Cloud City will be nothing to worry about.¡± ¡­ At this moment, although battles were erupting elsewhere, the ninth-realm Demon Vanquishers and the terrifying Heaven Demons were also paying attention to the battle between Gu Shan and Li Jinge. In the eyes of those Heaven Demons, Heaven Demon Supremacy¡ªLi Jinge¡ªwas their leader and the person they relied on to fight the Demon Vanquishers in the open. In the eyes of those ninth-realm Demon Vanquishers, Sect Master Gu was famous. If Sect Master Gu couldn¡¯t withstand that demon, it might usher in the reign of a terrifying demon in the Demon Vanquishing World. ******* Boom! Boom! Li Jinge was disying the terrifying might of his Indestructible Demon Body to his heart¡¯s content. His speed and strength were above Gu Shan. His ten arms were sometimes as sharp as divine weapons, sometimes as soft as water, sometimes dozens of feet long, sometimes forming an Inescapable Net that attacked Gu Shan in all kinds of ways. As long as Gu Shan made a single mistake, he would be captured alive. No matter how strong Gu Shan was, he was only at the ninth realm of Demon Vanquishing Dharmic powers. This was also the limit of Demon Vanquishers. However, his realm was too high. His actualbat techniques were brilliant, far exceeding Xu Jingming¡¯s, what¡¯s more Li Jinge. Moreover, the great divine powers he created and the artifacts he refined were very difficult to deal with. Boom! A huge seal fell from the sky with mysterious runes engraved on it. The moment the seal appeared, the rain and clouds dissipated. Even the stars vanished, making way for the dazzling sun. The dazzling sun seemed to plummet into the seal. The huge seal was squarish and 120 feet long on each side. It carried an invincible might as it pressed down. Li Jinge appeared tiny under the huge seal, and his ten arms tried their best to resist it. Chapter 438 - Curtain Call (2)

Chapter 438: Curtain Call (2)

Trantor: CKtalon

Boom! Nothing could withstand the suppression of the seal. The ground caved in, and the huge seal crushed open a deep crater. ¡°Hmph.¡± The seal swayed, and a figure flew out from under it¡ªit was the bloodied Li Jinge. ¡°You actually managed to injure me.¡± Li Jinge stared at Gu Shan. Gu Shan was surprised when he saw this. ¡°Even the mighty Sun Seal can¡¯t crush him to death. It looks like I have to use softness to counter hardness. Go!¡± Gu Shan extended his left hand, and a ck and white bracelet flew out from his wrist. After flying out, the ck and white bracelet immediately disintegrated into two chains. A ck chain and a white chain. The ck chain was endlessly connected to the darkness. The white chain was endlessly connected to the void. Huh? The chains wrapped around Li Jinge, and no matter how he struggled, he couldn¡¯t break free. He alternated between being hundreds of feet tall and being tiny. His ten arms struggled with all their might, but the ck and white chains formed a binding array. Although it couldn¡¯t destroy Li Jinge¡¯s demon body, it could seal all his demonic aura and prevent a single wisp of demonic aura from escaping. Li Jinge was extremely strong, but he couldn¡¯t break free from the ck and white chains. ¡°All Heaven Demons, listen up¡ªleave quickly.¡± Li Jinge suddenly roared, his voice resounding through the world. ¡°Even Supremacy can¡¯t break through those chains.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The expressions of the ten Heaven Demons in the distance changed as they used all kinds of means to escape. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Supremacy can¡¯t defeat that old man?¡± On the other battlefields in Scarlet Cloud State City, the Heaven Demons had been paying attention to the battle between Li Jinge and Gu Shan. When they heard Li Jinge¡¯s order for evacuation, they panicked and lost their fighting spirit. ¡°Retreat.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The Heaven Demons quickly retreated. ¡­ Li Jinge ordered his subordinates to escape, but he continued struggling with all his might. Gu Shan also did his best to control the ck-and-white chains restraining him. Finally, the ck-and-white chains wrapped around him another 12 times before he was fully locked in ce. Li Jinge couldn¡¯t struggle anymore. All his demonic aura was sealed, and his ten arms degenerated into two arms. His face and height returned to normal as well. Under the 12 ck-and-white chains, Li Jinge tried his best to stabilize himself and stared at Gu Shan. ¡°So what if you¡¯re restraining me? You can¡¯t kill me.¡± Whoosh. Xu Jingming had already arrived beside his senior brother. ¡°There¡¯s no limit to a demon¡¯s strength,¡± Gu Shan said to Xu Jingming with a smile. ¡°The stronger the obsession, the stronger the demon. I can¡¯t even destroy this Indestructible Demon Body head-on. I can only trap it first before using an array formation to slowly refine it to death.¡± Li Jinge¡¯s expression changed when he heard that. The other party was confident in killing him? ¡°Senior Brother, you used at least six great divine powers.¡± Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. ¡°Impressive.¡± ¡°How can I capture him without great divine powers?¡± Gu Shan said. ¡°This demon is considered easy to deal with; it¡¯s just an Indestructible Demon Body. I once encountered a demon that broke through the limits of a Heaven Demon. He had a total of 99 clones, and I had to wipe out all his clones to kill him.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. Senior Brother Gu Shan was more than 1,000 years old after all, and he had been in the Demon Vanquishing World for a long time. He had probably established many ounts, so he naturally encountered many demons. ¡°Can you really kill me?¡± Li Jinge finally spoke. Gu Shan looked at him. ¡°There¡¯s no need for me to lie. You¡¯ll know in two days.¡± Li Jinge fell silent. Once he was refined to death, his intrinsic demonic aura would be sealed. With the strength of the Demon Vanquisher in front of him¡­ Even if he couldn¡¯t refine his obsession, his mind probably wouldn¡¯t be injured. That way, he would be sealed forever. ¡°Demon Vanquisher Wu Ming.¡± The chained Li Jinge looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Do you know me?¡± ¡°You?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him and shook his head in confusion. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Back then, you were quite famous in Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. Many people moved close to your Wu residence and believed that it must be very safe around it,¡± Li Jinge said. ¡°Who would¡¯ve thought that Mountain Lord Dongming would attack you and implicate all those living a few kilometers from you? Everyone died tragically.¡± Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. Yes, it was also because of this that he didn¡¯t have a permanent residence from then on and had been wandering around. ¡°Of the countless people who died, my family was one of them.¡± Li Jinge gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°My family was implicated by you.¡± Xu Jingming fell silent. ¡°I know; I can¡¯t me you. It was Mountain Lord Dongming who released the demonic aura and turned an area of several kilometers into a demonic domain,¡± Li Jinge said. ¡°It was the demons who were too ferocious and ughtered ordinary people wantonly. Demons¡­ are more dangerous than Demon Vanquishers!¡± ¡°But you became the leader of the demons,¡± Gu Shanmented. ¡°Only by bing a leader can Imand greater strength and better achieve my goal.¡± Li Jinge sighed softly. ¡°But clearly, there are always stronger opponents. I lost again, but this time¡­ it will probably be very difficult for me to make aeback.¡± He had failed and suffered setbacks in the past, but he hade back stronger. However, he had failed at the hands of a Demon Vanquisher. ¡°A person has to know their limits.¡± Gu Shan looked at Li Jinge. ¡°A demon also has to know their limits.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that the power of demons has no limits?¡± Li Jinge stared at Gu Shan. ¡°Therefore, one¡¯s goals have to be big!¡± Gu Shan grabbed the chain, and Li Jinge¡¯s demonic aura waspletely sealed, preventing him from speaking again. ¡°Junior Brother, I¡¯ll return to my residence first. I still have to spend time refining him,¡± Gu Shan said before grabbing the bound Li Jinge and immediately turning into a stream of light that left. Xu Jingming watched his senior brother leave before turning to look in the direction of the inn. In the inn, in the single courtyard where Xu Jingming lived. Creak. Xu Jingming pushed open the door and saw Wu Qi sitting at a stone table with a sk of wine on it. ¡°Uncle Qi.¡± Xu Jingming walked to the table and sat down. Wu Qi hunched his back and poured a cup of wine for him. He handed it to Xu Jingming and smiled. ¡°I even used a saber technique in front of you. With your acumen, you should¡¯ve recognized me, right?¡± Saber techniques that had reached the level of a super expert were very rare among Heaven Demons. Wu Qi usually used his saber technique, and in order to resist the ninth-realm Heaven Demon, he was forced to execute his saber technique with all his might. Xu Jingming saw everything. ¡°Yes, I recognized you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. In fact, on the night of Senior Brother Gu Shan¡¯s visit¡­ With his realm, he could tell that Uncle Qi was a Heaven Demon and had informed Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming was very surprised back then, but he trusted the decade that they had spent together! ¡°Hehe¡­¡± Wu Qi held his wine ss and finished it in one gulp. ¡°I knew this day woulde.¡± As he spoke, he reached for the wine sk. Xu Jingming grabbed the wine sk first. ¡°Let me pour the wine for you, Uncle Qi.¡± Wu Qi was slightly stunned, and his eyes turned red. ¡°Uncle Qi, when did you be a Heaven Demon?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Wu Qi looked at the sky with an ethereal gaze. ¡°A long, long time ago.¡± Chapter 439 - Awakening (1)

Chapter 439: Awakening (1)

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Wu Qi recalled and said, ¡°I was orphaned years ago because of a demon cmity. I suffered terribly and wandered to Cheng¡¯an Prefecture City. I¡¯ve forgotten many of the hardships I suffered in my youth; it was too tough.¡± Xu Jingming listened. With the harsh environment of the Demon Vanquishing World, he could imagine what a child fleeing for refuge would encounter. Wu Qi continued, ¡°Back then, I had suffered an injury to my spine. It couldn¡¯t be treated during my seeking of refuge¡ªthat¡¯s how I became a hunchback. It was only when I gained basic mastery of martial arts and gave care to my injuries that my hunchback didn¡¯t get serious. You haven¡¯t seen how much worse my hunchback was when I was young.¡± ¡°I remember it was snowing heavily that year. It was too cold, and I didn¡¯t have anything to eat,¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°I nearly fainted from freezing on the streets.¡± ¡°At that time, if I really fainted, I probably would¡¯ve died,¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°Just as I was in a daze from the freezing cold, your mother appeared. Your mother was the same age as me back then, and she was still young. Your mother was a youngdy of the Wu family. I remember that she looked fabulous in her outfit back then.¡± ¡°It was your mother who gave me food and water. She even held my hand and brought me into the Wu residence,¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°Your mother was truly kind. I was a young, hunchbacked beggar, but she didn¡¯t mind my dirtiness. She brought me into the Wu residence, where I had an education. I learned martial arts, and it allowed me to change my life.¡± Xu Jingming listened. ¡°I wanted to repay her with the rest of my life. I studied martial arts very hard, and finally, I gained basic mastery of martial arts,¡± Uncle Qi said with a smile. ¡°I could finally be her guard.¡± ¡°Miss trusted me very much. When she married into the Chen family and brought a group of maidservants and guards, she got me to follow her and even arranged for me to be in charge,¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°I naturally didn¡¯t let her down and worked for her wholeheartedly.¡± ¡°I only discovered Chen Shi¡¯an¡¯s nature after spending time with him. On the surface, he looks like a scion who knows etiquette, but he¡¯s actually greedy and selfish.¡± Uncle Qi gritted his teeth. ¡°I wanted to kill him, but he was her husband after all. I couldn¡¯t do anything without her approval. ¡°She was sad deep down, but she still had to keep up the appearance for outsiders and manage some of the businesses,¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°Perhaps she was heartbroken by Chen Shi¡¯an and was too taxed by the business. Miss fell sick and never woke up¡­¡± Uncle Qi¡¯s eyes were brimming with tears. ¡°Miss was carefree in the Wu family, unlike when she married into the Chens. Before she died, she was most worried about you, Young Master. You were only eight years old back then. Although Miss forced Chen Shi¡¯an to swear in front of her that he would treat you well and give you 8,000 taels of silver when you became an adult, she still didn¡¯t trust him and secretly gave me instructions.¡± ¡°She gave me a sum of 5,000 taels of silver that she had kept secretly for years,¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°She even told me to take good care of you!¡± ¡°Later on, Miss died, but Chen Shi¡¯an lived absolutely well. He benefited from the silver Miss left behind from her dowry. He married your stepmother back then! He even ostracized some of the servants and guards Miss brought with her back then,¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°I was transferred to be in charge of transporting the herbs. Although I had basic mastery of martial arts, I was nothing in the Chen family. I had to stay in the Chen family to protect you¡­ so I couldn¡¯t protest.¡± ¡°Do you still remember that when you were nine years old, the Chen family¡¯s herb transportation team was attacked by bandits, and more than half died?¡± Uncle Qi looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Actually, I had died under the bandits¡¯ attack.¡± ¡°When I killed more than ten bandits in a row and was surrounded by the leader of the bandits, I knew that I couldn¡¯t escape,¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°I thought of a way to block them and obtain a chance of survival. I didn¡¯t want to die; I still had to protect you, Young Master. In the Chen family, with Chen Shi¡¯an¡¯s character¡­ Without someone to protect you, you would¡¯ve had a tough time.¡± Uncle Qi¡¯s eyes turned red. ¡°But sometimes, it¡¯s not like you can live just because you don¡¯t want to die. I wasn¡¯t strong enough and couldn¡¯t fend them off. That strike sliced through my chest.¡± ¡°I really didn¡¯t want to die¡ªI couldn¡¯t die either. If I die, who will protect you?¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°Perhaps my obsession was too strong at the moment of life and death. My body died, but my obsession remained.¡± Uncle Qi chuckled. ¡°It was fine; I truly had the strength to protect you after bing a demon.¡± Uncle Qi gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°After I became a demon, I kept a low profile in the Chen family, but I could secretly influence many things. That¡¯s why I could always take care of you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. In Chen Qi¡¯s memories, he was careful at home and didn¡¯t dare to make his father and stepmother angry. But in fact, Chen Qi didn¡¯t encounter any major danger or trouble. From the looks of it, it was all thanks to Wu Qi. ¡°It¡¯s just that I never expected that you would be banished from the Chen family despite not offending anyone.¡± Uncle Qi shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s good that you left. With me protecting you, you could suffer less by being outside.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, fate is cruel. Young Master, you actually received a Demon Vanquishing technique and became a Demon Vanquisher, causing the Chen family to regret it!¡± Uncle Qi praised. ¡°Young Master, you have outstanding talent in Demon Vanquishing. You grew to this extent in just ten-plus years. You¡¯re already stronger than me.¡± In terms of his demon body, Uncle Qi was only equivalent to an eighth-realm Heaven Demon. He could only rely on his super-first-rate saber technique to deal with higher-realm Heaven Demons. ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re stronger than me now, and your senior brother¡ªGu Shan¡ªis unfathomable.¡± Uncle Qi sighed. ¡°I have nothing left to protect you. With my strength, I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll need your protection if I encounter danger.¡± Chapter 440 - Awakening (2) Chapter 440: Awakening (2) Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with longing. ¡°I¡¯ve done what Miss instructed me.¡± Uncle Qi smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Also, Young Master, you don¡¯t have to worry. I haven¡¯t done anything evil over the years. I¡¯m not the kind of demon you hate.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not troubled. Also, I trust you,¡± Xu Jingming stated. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve already said what needs to be said. I¡¯m relieved,¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°There¡¯s onest thing I would like to advise you on.¡± ¡°Please speak,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°In the past decade or so, you¡¯ve traveled all over the world and cared about themon people. But Young Master, you should care more about yourself,¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°Humans only live this long. It¡¯s better to do something you like and are happy with.¡± ¡°Just like me¡ªI¡¯ve been doing what gratifies me my entire life. I followed Miss back then andter protected you,¡± Uncle Qi said. ¡°After I¡¯m gone, you¡¯ll be alone. You should do something that gratifies you and not work too hard.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Uncle Qi, thank you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± Uncle Qi put down his wine cup and smiled before his figure dissipated. When he dissipated, Uncle Qi looked at the sky. He would remember that day for the rest of his life¡ªthe beautiful girl holding his hand as the hunchbacked youth walked through the Wu family¡¯s door. ¡­ Xu Jingming sat at the stone table with a sk of wine and two cups in front of him. Uncle Qi had already dissipated. Demons were undying as long as their obsessions existed. Once the obsession dissipated, they would disappear. Uncle Qi¡¯s obsession was to protect his young master. Now that his young master doesn¡¯t need his protection, he persisted in staying behind because he wanted to tell me everything and give me some advice. I should do something I like and be happy? This was Uncle Qi¡¯s final exhortation. ¡°Uncle Qi, fate brought us together for over a decade,¡± Xu Jingming whispered. ¡°Our parting in the Demon Vanquishing World is only the beginning of your long life. We will eventually meet again.¡± ******* In a distant gxy. A huge ring-shaped buildingpletely enveloped a star. The light and heat emitted by the star at all times were also absorbed and used by the ring-shaped building. There were countless lives in the huge ring-shaped building. In one of the rooms on the 132nd floor of District B37. In a nutrition cabin, a man with messy hair suddenly sat up straight. He was a little confused. Wu Qi? Zwick? Soon, he came to his senses. It¡¯s been 53 years? The man with disheveled hair sat in front of a mirror and trimmed his hair and beard. He quickly turned into an aged middle-aged man with wrinkles on his face, and some of his hair had turned white. I was still young before I fell asleep, but I¡¯m already more than 100 years old by the time I woke up? Should I call myself Zwick or Wu Qi now? Life as Zwick is too boring. Wu Qi¡¯s days were happier. Nobody cares about Zwick anyway. From now on, my name is Wu Qi. Wu Qi looked at himself in the mirror. In reality, he was originally a resident of a mineral. He had grown up in the wind, sand, and metal since he was a child. A mineral¡­ was all about mining! The living environment here was much worse than on habitables. He didn¡¯t know who his father was. After his mother gave birth to him, she finally umted enough points and immediately applied for a transfer! His mother didn¡¯t have any attachment to him and abandoned him, leaving him on the hopeless mineral. Wu Qi had been working hard on the mineral, but no woman took a fancy to him. It wasn¡¯t until he was 62 that he saved up enough points to apply to leave the mineral. This was the first time he arrived on an habitable. He looked at the exciting world, but the poor him quickly encountered all kinds of setbacks. He was imbued with hope when he learned of a recruitment drive for virtual world natives. My life has been too mundane. Perhaps the virtual world will be exciting. Wu Qi submitted his application and was sent here with many people. The virtual world he entered was called Demon Vanquishing World. In order to fully enjoy such a world, he chose to descend upon a five-year-old child and chose an 80-year contract. If everything went well, this child should be able to live to the age of 85. He had stayed in the Demon Vanquishing World for 53 years, and his obsession had dissipated. When he woke up in reality, his true age was already past 100 years, and he had quite a bit of white hair. I¡¯ll go out and take a look. Wu Qi walked out of the room and went down the corridor. After walking for a moment, he took a sightseeing elevator and quickly arrived at the outermost perimeter. The huge barrier greatly weakened the star¡¯s light and heat. Wu Qi sat down and looked at the iparably huge star in front of him through the barrier in the sky. Compared to reality, the 53 years in Demon Vanquishing World were rather exciting. Miss was really good to me, and she took care of me when I entered the Wu residence. I learned martial arts there and gained basic mastery of martial arts. Wu Qi smiled. It was also in the Demon Vanquishing World that I tasted many fine wines and delicacies. Young Master really likes good food. I wonder if he will still go about searching for delicacies alone after I¡¯m gone. Miss, are you alright in reality? Wu Qi was a little worried. He had lived for more than a hundred years, yet he missed her so much. Can I see Miss and Young Master again? Wu Qi thought to himself. Buzz¡ª A projection condensed at the side and condensed into a woman in a gray uniform. Wu Qi turned his head. Chapter 441 - Awakening (3) Chapter 441: Awakening (3) ¡°Hello, Zwick. Or should I call you Wu Qi?¡± The woman smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m Chinour, the first administrator of District B37. I¡¯m also from the Qingfang civilization.¡± Wu Qi nodded slightly. ¡°Congrattions, you have benefited greatly from Demon Vanquishing World. Your actualbat bonus has reached 37¡Á,¡± the woman said with a smile. ¡°With this, you will be a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform in a short period of time.¡± ¡°At the same time, your obsession allowed you to be a Heaven Demon. You are talented mentally, and you will be groomed by the Qingfang civilization. With your actualbat and mental strength talent, you have a chance of bing a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform,¡± the woman said. ¡°Alright.¡± Wu Qi nodded. The woman was stunned. Why wasn¡¯t he excited at all? Demon obsessions were usually more extreme and were useless in reality. One had to reach the level of a Heaven Demon to have sufficient self-control that gave them value in grooming. People like Wu Qi¡ªwho had extremely high actualbat bonus and mental talent¡ªwere true geniuses. ¡°Do you have data on my experiences in the Demon Vanquishing World?¡± Wu Qi asked. ¡°Of course.¡± The woman nodded. ¡°We have recorded the experiences of every native. The entire circr dome you live in now is habitable by more than a trillion volunteers sent by the Qingfang civilization from more than a thousand gxies! In the Demon Vanquishing World, all the Qing Nation¡¯s natives¡­ are in this circr dome.¡± Wu Qi was stunned and asked, ¡°Then, can I meet Miss and Young Master?¡± He didn¡¯t have much attachment to the real world, but the Miss and Young Master of Demon Vanquishing World were the two most important people in his life. ¡°Technically speaking, we can¡¯t reveal their real identities,¡± the woman said with a smile, ¡°but your Miss also lives in this ring-shaped dome in reality. As long as you join the Demon Vanquishing Group and have enough contribution points, you can submit an application to meet her.¡± Wu Qi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he asked, ¡°What about my young master?¡± ¡°Your young master?¡± The woman was slightly stunned. ording to Wu Qi¡¯s experience, that young master was a Demon Vanquisher! Although she could see Wu Qi¡¯s experiences, she couldn¡¯t obtain detailed information about the young master. She only knew that¡­ the young master¡¯s strength had exceeded Wu Qi¡¯s, allowing him to dissipate his obsession. Was that young master not inferior to a ninth-realm Demon Vanquisher? ¡°Your young master is an important figure in reality,¡± the woman said. ¡°When you be a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, submit an application to the higher-ups. Perhaps there¡¯s a chance of contacting him.¡± ¡°Important figure?¡± Wu Qi was stunned. ¡°Very important?¡± ¡°You¡¯re probably inferior to him even after bing a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform,¡± the woman replied. There was no need to hide anything. This was because after Wu Qi broke through in the future, he would quickly find out that such a powerful Demon Vanquisher¡­ represented the limit of Lv. 8. Moreover, being able to fight across realms wasn¡¯t something an ordinary Lv. 8 expert couldpare to. ¡°I¡¯ll probably be inferior to him even after bing a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform?¡± Wu Qi smiled happily. ¡°That¡¯s good, that¡¯s good.¡± ¡°Are you willing to join the Demon Vanquishing Group?¡± the woman asked. ¡°Yes.¡± He nodded. He learned about the Demon Vanquishing Group through the Inte; it was a corporation established by the cosmic human¡¯s authorities. It had its reach in many cosmic sectors, and its strength was unfathomable. The woman smiled. ¡°Alright, a team from the corporation will pick you up soon. This is my personal contact number. Feel free to contact me if anything happens.¡± Soon, the administrator¡¯s projection dissipated. Wu Qi sat there in a good mood. I have a chance of meeting Miss, and Young Master is much better than me. Everything is great. Chapter 442 Chapter 442 Journey to the Universe¡¯s Apex (1) Demon Vanquishing World. Xu Jingming was having good food and wine at a restaurant. Not bad. It¡¯s crispy on the outside but tender on the inside. Xu Jingming chewed on the meaty bone and drank another bowl of wine. The burning sensation rushed to his brain as it drew him extremefort. It¡¯s great. He put down the bone in his hand and suddenly fell silent. He looked at the feast and saw that most of it had been eaten. Usually, Uncle Qi will drink with me and happily discuss the standards of this restaurant with me. But now, no matter how good the food and wine are, there¡¯s just me. After spending more than ten years together, Xu Jingming was already familiar with having Uncle Qi by his side. Being alone, the taste of this wine and meat has lessened. Xu Jingming turned his head and looked at the people walking on the streets outside the window. Uncle Qi had been gone for three days. Xu Jingming lived in the inn alone, ate and drank alone, and walked around the city alone. There was nobody to talk to or discuss with. Even the food and wine he loved most became nd. Whoosh. A figure appeared beside the table¡ªit was Gu Shan. He smiled and greeted, ¡°Junior Brother.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Gu Shan.¡± Xu Jingming also smiled. ¡°Have you refined that demon¡¯s obsession?¡± ¡°Li Jinge is a demon who has broken through the limits of a Heaven Demon after all, so his obsession is very firm,¡± Gu Shan replied. ¡°To refine his obsession, one has to umte experience over time before there¡¯s some hope. Refining most obsessions of demons at this level meet with failure after decades. In the end, their obsessions dissipate because their time is up.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. It was also understandable. When he refined the Heaven Demon, Yu Xin, he found the other party¡¯s obsession as immovable as a rock. He couldn¡¯t see any hope of refining it in a short period of time, much less Li Jinge, who had an even more persistent obsession. ¡°Even if you fail, you will gain something,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Yes.¡± Gu Shan smiled and nodded. ¡°To have such an obsession, there¡¯s naturally something to learn from. Oh right, Junior Brother, I¡¯ve already released Li Jinge.¡± ¡°Released?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°Yeah.¡± Gu Shan nodded. ¡°When I mentally refine demons, I also gain something from fighting their obsessions. I¡¯m now 100% confident in breaking through to be an Origin lifeform! I am already prepared to give up on the Demon Vanquishing Worldpletely, so I decided to let him live.¡± ¡°He has great potential. Releasing him allows him to get more training; perhaps it will be beneficial to you in the future,¡± Gu Shan said. ¡°Of course, you have to be a ninth-realm Demon Vanquisher before you can try refining him.¡± ¡°He probably only has a few decades to live,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Senior Brother, do you think I can reach the ninth realm in a few decades?¡± ¡°That¡¯s hard to say.¡± Gu Shan smiled. ¡°You created a great divine power in just ten years.¡± Of his junior brothers and sisters, Junior Brother Wu Ming was the most talented. ¡°I¡¯m preparing to leave the Demon Vanquishing World permanently. Junior Brother, is there anything I can help you with?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Actually, I n on leaving the Demon Vanquishing World too.¡± ¡°You¡¯re leaving too?¡± Gu Shan was surprised. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I think the Demon Vanquishing World will be of limited help to me in the short term. I haven¡¯t been able to refine the Heaven Demon I captured. Perhaps I have to switch methods.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Gu Shan nodded. ¡°Generations of Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms have figured out many ways to increase their mental strength. Although Demon Vanquishing World is recognized as the best method, that¡¯s only in aggregation. If you want a targeted approach for an individual¡­ perhaps other methods will have miraculous effects.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Everyone was unique. The aggregated effects of the Demon Vanquishing World were very good, but what suited him best? Did it have to be the Demon Vanquishing World? Not necessarily! Since he was temporarily stuck in the Demon Vanquishing World, he could try another method. ¡°Have you thought of the method?¡± Gu Shan asked. ¡°There¡¯s no rush,¡± Xu Jingming answered with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll take my time on the evolutionary path. I have to congratte you, Senior Brother. You¡¯ve finally gotten what you wanted after a thousand years.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Gu Shanughed happily. ¡°Yeah, I got what I wanted.¡± He had sacrificed too much for this day and had waited too long. Countless cosmic lifeforms in the vast universe were fighting for it! Countless Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms felt despair because of this! They felt that Origin lifeforms were out of reach! Even Tejano and some other scions with powerful backgrounds felt powerless to break through to be an Origin lifeform! A powerful civilization like the ck Moon civilization also did its best to nurture evolvers throughout the civilization. They wanted to ensure that at least one Origin lifeform existed in every era. ¡°I had to conceal my identity for a thousand years.¡± Gu Shan sighed with emotion. ¡°Only by bing an Origin lifeform can I truly make it public.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He could understand. He had only concealed his identity for over ten years, but his senior brother had done it for about a thousand years. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll make a move first. I¡¯ll invite all my juniors after I break through.¡± Gu Shan got up. ¡°It¡¯s a deal.¡± Xu Jingming got up to send him off. ****** Demon Vanquishing World, Cheng¡¯an Prefecture City, Qi family. Qi Chen was getting older, and his hair had turned snow-white. He was lying on a bamboo chair and reading when he suddenly noticed a person appear in the garden¡ªit was the inly dressed Xu Jingming. ¡°Brother Wu Ming.¡± Brother Qi Chen got up and said happily, ¡°It¡¯s been so many years. You¡¯ve finally returned to Cheng¡¯an Prefecture. I¡¯ve been hearing news of you subduing demons all over Scarlet Cloud State.¡± ¡°Brother Qi Chen,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile, ¡°I¡¯m here to ask you for a favor.¡± Chapter 443 - Journey to the Universe’s Apex (2) Chapter 443: Journey to the Universe¡¯s Apex (2) ¡°Speak,¡± Qi Chen said. ¡°Please arrange for someone to rebuild my original residence,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°If someone refers to himself by the name ¡®Wu Qi¡¯ and visits me one day¡­ Please inform me.¡± If Uncle Qi broke through to be a Lv. 7 or even a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, he might establish an ount to enter the Demon Vanquishing World. When that happened, they might meet again. ¡°Wu Qi?¡± Qi Chen smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing; leave it to me. Even if my body dies, I¡¯ll descend into the Qi family again! Even if I have to leave the Demon Vanquishing World one day, I¡¯ll entrust it to the head of the Qi family.¡± ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Brother Qi Chen. If the Demon Vanquishing World is ever in trouble, feel free to inform me. I¡¯ll immediately descend and help,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°With a promise from an expert like you, I¡¯m relieved.¡± Qi Chen chuckled, and his expression changed slightly. ¡°From what you¡¯re saying, you n on leaving the Demon Vanquishing World?¡± ¡°Yes, I n on leaving.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Uncle Qi had left, and so had Senior Brother Gu Shan. There was no progress in refining Heaven Demon Yu Xin either. He wanted to temporarily leave and try other methods to hone his mind. ¡°I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and disappeared into thin air, leaving the Demon Vanquishing World. Qi Chen was a little disappointed and frustrated. Brother Wu Ming came and left in a hurry, and he had only stayed in the Demon Vanquishing World for about ten years. ¡­ Gu Shan¡¯s thoughts are truly unfathomable. Li Jinge condensed his demon body again and stood on the mountaintop, looking at the vastnd. The path he nned for me is much more brilliant than I originally imagined. Perhaps I can really seed. Li Jinge eyes burned. After his mind collided with Gu Shan, Li Jinge also felt that he had grown. Then, Gu Shan finally took the initiative to let him go. Gu Shan, I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re up to, but thank you. Li Jinge¡¯s figure turned into ck mist and disappeared. ****** Earth, in the cultivation chamber at Xu Jingming¡¯s house. Whoosh. Whoosh. There was a protective shield in the cultivation chamber, and the girl¡ªXu Lixing¡ªwas attacking frantically in her training attire. She used boxing and kicking techniques, delivering onebo after another. After all, she was a genius girl who had reached Lv. 5, so her attacks were quite incisive. Xu Jingming countered every move. He restrained his strength and controlled his speed. His strength and speed were weaker than his daughter¡¯s, but he still easily blocked her strikes. Bang! As he blocked his daughter¡¯s kick, he tapped his daughter¡¯s shoulder with his finger. Xu Lixing frowned slightly, pursed her lips, and continued attacking. Chi. As he swept past his daughter¡¯s arm, he tapped in between her brows. After fighting for a moment, she stood still in a daze. ¡°Dad, your speed and strength were suppressed to a lower level than mine, but in less than a minute, you injured me 19 times. Nine of those times were fatal.¡± Xu Lixing looked at her father with confusion in her eyes. ¡°What¡¯s going on? I clearly feel that your moves were very ordinary, but you easily defeated me.¡± ¡°Think it through,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Watch the video of the battle in slow motion. If you don¡¯t understand it in three days, ask me again.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Lixing stood there in a daze, still thinking about their previous exchange. ¡°Have some fruit.¡± Li Miaomiao walked over with fruits from the corner of the cultivation chamber. Xu Jingming reached out and picked up an apple. His daughter was still in a daze. ¡°You¡¯ve been spending more time with our daughter recently,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. ¡°Since she¡¯s talented, she needs to be groomed well,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Moreover, our daughter will soon be a cosmic lifeform. We have to make her feel the gap and realize that her strength is still very ordinary.¡± There were countless people with his daughter¡¯s talent across the vast universe. ¡°I¡¯m speechless.¡± She walked to her daughter with the fruits. ¡°Lixing, have some fruit first. You can think about itter.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and turned to leave. He strolled on the grass in his courtyard and thought to himself, Which method should I try to increase my mental strength next? Xu Jingming looked up at the sky. Whoosh. His entire body disappeared into thin air. When he appeared again, he was already in outer space on Earth. He stood there and looked at the endless, resplendent cosmos. There are many ways to increase one¡¯s mental strength. The top ten methods all have their own uniqueness. Demon Vanquishing World is indisputably ranked first. I¡¯ve tried Demon Vanquishing World. Which one should I choose next? Xu Jingming was also a little hesitant. After all, once one was immersed in it, it could take years or even centuries. He had to be careful. ¡°Young Master, you should care more about yourself. Humans only live this long; it¡¯s better to do something you like and are happy with.¡± Uncle Qi¡¯sst words of concern suddenly surfaced in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind, and he couldn¡¯t help but smile. Alright, I¡¯ll choose one that¡¯s my favorite and delights me the most. Xu Jingming made a decision. ¡­ Virtual world, Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space. Xu Jingming stood in the spaceship¡¯s hall and looked at the countless tiny virtual worlds that appeared in front of him. He smiled and tapped the most eye-catching world ced front and center. Buzz. Xu Jingming tapped gently and entered. This was a free virtual world. ¡°Xu Jingming, wee to the world of Life Evolution.¡± He was very familiar with the scene in front of him. This was because Earth¡¯s virtual world was a simplified version of Life Evolution. As the virtual world with the longest history in the entire cosmic human race¡­ Even though many modes were considered backward, it was still the most popr world in the entire cosmic human race. Its poprity far exceeded that of any other virtual world. The reason why Life Evolution¡¯s poprity is number one among cosmic humans is mainly because of two modes that attract countless people. Xu Jingming looked at the scene in front of him. First is the professional league. The various Star Alliances have some teams, and many teamspete with each other. In the end, the ten strongest teams will be selected to represent the entire Hunter Cosmic Sector¡­ and continuepeting with the other cosmic sectors. When that happens, it will attract the entire cosmic human race to watch and cheer for their respective cosmic sectors. Thepetition between 34 cosmic sectors and 340 teams will be an entertainment bonanza for all humans in the universe. The other mode is the Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. This is a one-on-one battle, and the threshold to participate is a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. Those who are slightly famous are all at the limit of Lv. 8. Peak Lv. 8 experts fight one-on-one in pursuit of their limits. The rankings will be determined based on their achievements. The experts ranked in the top ten of every Star Alliance are celebrity-like figures, and they garner a massive audience for every match. As for the experts ranked in the top ten of every cosmic sector¡­ they are even more dazzling. Almost all of them can break through to be an Origin lifeform. The Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex¡¯spetition is intense. The top ten in the Star Alliance draws most of the poprity. It¡¯s very difficult for the experts ranked at the bottom to make a name for themselves. Participating in the professional league is a very good method. The gap between being ranked 100th and 10th wasn¡¯t too great. When it was 5v5, it tested the quintet¡¯s intelligence and teamwork. Therefore, it was enough as long as one¡¯s individualbat strength reached a certain level. But clearly, the Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex attracts experts more, Xu Jingming thought to himself. For example, time is precious for the peerless geniuses of top factions. They aren¡¯t willing to join a team and ept a team¡¯s professional management. Therefore, there were more experts in the Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. They were of higher value and more popr. They are one-on-one life-and-death battles before victory is decided. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart raced. Pursuing the apex in the cosmic human race? Having practiced spearmanship since he was a child, he had a heartfelt love for weaponrybat. Even in the Demon Vanquishing World, his focus was on cultivating his Divine Body because he liked closebat. After bing an Origin lifeform, one spends all their effort studying science and the various ways to use the Force. An Origin lifeform¡¯sbat is actually their understanding of the Force. Instead, the limit of Lv. 8 is solely about weapon techniques, he thought. This is also the apex ofbat techniques. This is it. Xu Jingming looked forward to fighting all the experts in the universe. He reached out and tapped gently. Buzz¡ª ¡°Please begin your journey to the Universe¡¯s Apex.¡± A voice sounded, and Xu Jingming entered the preparatory interface for Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. There was his data on the interface¡ª Name: Wu Ming (changeable) Oohook Star Alliance Ranking: 36932 Hunter Cosmic Sector Ranking: None (not in the top 100,000) Overall Universe Ranking: None (not in the top one million) Xu Jingming had yed asionally during his rxing hours. With his peak Lv. 8 strength, although he didn¡¯t y much, he had a cing of around 30,000 in the Oohook Star Alliance. He didn¡¯t have a ranking in Hunter Cosmic Sector or the entire cosmic human race. Chapter 444 This is Just a Job (1) Chapter 444: This is Just a Job (1) Xu Jingming tapped and got ready. Let¡¯s begin. Buzz! In an instant, the system had selected an opponent. Information about both parties appeared on the interface. Information on the opponent¡ª Name: Schupra Oohook Star Alliance Ranking: 21927 Hunter Cosmic Sector Ranking: None Overall Universe Ranking: None He¡¯s also from the Oohook Star Alliance? Xu Jingming thought to himself. At the same time, the scene in front of him changed, and he entered thebat preparation space. There was only Xu Jingming and a tall, swarthy man in the preparation space. They looked at each other. This size! Despite being quite knowledgeable, Xu Jingming was a little surprised. Schupra was more than five meters tall, and he was considered tall among cosmic humans. He had a bulky build, and he was as muscr as an upright bear. Does Schupra have a simr body size in reality, or is it a deliberate disguise? Xu Jingming thought. In Life Evolution, names could be changed, and so could one¡¯s figure and appearance. For example, he wore the looks used when participating in the mysteriousnd¡¯s selection. He appeared much sharper and colder than in reality. After all, he still disguised himself as a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform on Earth. He naturally used his identity as Wu Ming in the Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. ¡°Your name is Wu Ming?¡± Schupraughed heartily. ¡°I¡¯m telling you in advance that I¡¯m good at sledgehammers.¡± Xu Jingming chose his weapon and equipment. He wore light armor, had a shield on his back, and held a spear. Xu Jingming nced at Schupra. ¡°Bro, you¡¯re really straightforward. I get it; you¡¯re good at spearmanship and shield techniques.¡± Schupra also chose a set of heavy armor. He carried a total of nine short spears on his back and held a sledgehammer in each hand. He raised his eyebrows at Xu Jingming. This giant bear-like opponent did so in amusement. This opponent at the limit of Lv. 8 is quite a lively one, Xu Jingming thought. At this moment, there was a dense crowd of cosmic citizens in the spectator space. ¡°Schupra, hammer him to death!¡± ¡°Dance the sledgehammer!¡± ¡°I watch Schupra¡¯s apex matches every day. His hammer technique looks simple, but why can¡¯t I master it?¡± ¡°Schupra is going to win this match again. His opponent is also from the Oohook Star Alliance, but he¡¯s only ranked around 30,000! It looks like he¡¯s weaker than Schupra.¡± As the audience chatted, arge amount of information flowed past. As a peak Lv. 8 expert, Schupra had arge number of fans from participating in the Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex all this while! For example, the number of cosmic citizens watching this match exceeded 10 million. Ten million cosmic citizens watching it at the same time meant significant poprity. Huh? Xu Jingming also noticed that the number of viewers¡ª10,085,621¡ªwas changing. What? More than ten million cosmic citizens? Xu Jingming looked at the bear-like Schupra in surprise and thought to himself, I didn¡¯t expect him to be a celebrity expert. He hadn¡¯t participated often, and very few viewers paid attention to him. It was already not bad if 100 people came to watch the battle today. A spectatorship of over ten million? It was naturally because of his opponent. I wonder what gives him such poprity. Xu Jingming casually checked the other party¡¯s detailed information. Heavens. The number of people following Schupra exceeded 1.8 billion! After both parties finished choosing their weapons and equipment, the two entered thebat map. The battle began! ****** This was a with a diameter exceeding 30,000 kilometers. Boom! Xu Jingming turned into a meteor andnded on the top of a mountain. Xu Jingming looked into the distance. As a peak Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, his eyes could clearly see Schupra¡¯s figure more than a thousand kilometers away. There are no other lifeforms on this. Xu Jingming swept his gaze and instantly scanned the entire before locking onto Schupra. ¡°Hahaha!!!¡± Apanied by loudughter that echoed throughout the entire, Shupra¡¯s entire body erupted with dazzling light, and he quickly became huge. From a normal height of about five meters, he turned into a towering giant that was 50 kilometers tall! The clouds were only at his knees, and his eyes seemed to look down from outer space with intense pressure. ¡°Physical Energy Manifestation!¡± ¡°Giant Schupra!¡± Countless audience members were thrilled. After all, Physical Energy Manifestation required one to be at least a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. There were fewer peak Lv. 8s who were willing to be giants, and Schupra was one of them. It also made many viewers like him. Physical Energy Manifestation, condensing energy into a giant? Xu Jingming saw through the other party¡¯s actions at a nce and frowned slightly. Won¡¯t the energy density decrease greatly when the energy condenses into a giant that¡¯s 50 kilometers tall? His strength will decrease instead of rising. The 50-kilometer-tall towering giant looked terrifying, but as a peak Lv. 8, Xu Jingming knew very well that one¡¯s normal height was their strongest state. His height of a few meters looked very ordinary, but his terrifying strength waspletely concentrated. The might of every move and stance was extremely astonishing. ¡°Wu Ming, take these!¡± The towering Schupraughed. Dressed in heavy armor, his two sledgehammers had be huge¡ªevenrger than the mountains. In Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex, the weapons and equipment they chose could change in size. At this moment, Schupra walked over step by step, crossing mountains,kes, ins, and deserts. Xu Jingming stared at his opponent seriously. No peak Lv. 8 could be underestimated. ¡°This Wu Ming is still standing still! It looks like he doesn¡¯t understand how powerful the sledgehammer is!¡± Chapter 445 - This is Just a Job (2) Chapter 445: This is Just a Job (2) ¡°Many peak Lv. 8s have sumbed to his Giant Hammer Technique.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no way to dodge Giant Hammer Technique; he can only take it head-on. This Wu Ming will suffer a terrible losster.¡± Among the millions of cosmic citizen audience members, other than a small number of neutral ones and more than 100 fans who followed Wu Ming, the rest were Schupra¡¯s fans. Schupra¡¯s fans knew very well what moves he was good at. ¡­ Here ites. Xu Jingming looked ahead as the towering giant in heavy armor approached step by step. When he came close, the towering giant grinned and swung his sledgehammer. ¡°This¡ª¡± Xu Jingming immediately sensed the uniqueness of the other party¡¯s hammer technique. This sledgehammer covers a huge area; it¡¯s very difficult to avoid it! Xu Jingming had obtained the Light Rays volume of one of the cosmic human race¡¯s three strongest legacies¡ªPrimordial Star Conjecture. He was very good at speed. He could dodge the attack if he really wished to, but he wasn¡¯t willing to dodge! So what if you condense energy into a giant? Your strength won¡¯t increase! Xu Jingming charged at the sledgehammer and took the initiative to meet it. ¡°Haha¡­¡± The towering Schupraughed and swung his two sledgehammers at the ant-like midget. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The two sledgehammers delivered a barrage of attacks. The sledgehammer covered a huge area. Even an opponent at the limit of Lv. 8 could only take the attack head-on. Fighting head-on was what Schupra was best at. In this aspect, he could defeat many peak Lv. 8s. The hammer technique is quite interesting. Xu Jingming was a tiny figure, but hepletely held up the sledgehammer. But at the end of the day, there are only nine moves. Whoosh. Xu Jingming executed his movement technique. A stream of light streaked across the sky and flew past the two huge sledgehammers, heading straight for the towering giant¡¯s head. ¡°What?¡± Schupra¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. His eyes were very big to begin with, so his re was even more amusing. ¡°He dodged the hammer technique.¡± ¡°This person avoided such a huge hammer.¡± ¡°Giant Hammer Technique has been cracked.¡± ¡°Schupra¡¯s Giant Hammer Technique has been cracked. He¡¯s so fast that he¡¯s like a beam of light.¡± Countless cosmic citizen viewers¡¯ eyes lit up. Xu Jingming¡¯s flying speed was fast, and his trajectory was unpredictable. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at the towering giant¡¯s head. The towering giant¡¯s head was the only part that remained unprotected by armor. Boom! The thin spear instantly stabbed into the towering giant¡¯s head. Although his head was huge, the energy density was rtively low. It instantly copsed under Xu Jingming¡¯s spear. Boom! The head exploded and turned into dense energy. The entire towering giant rapidly shrank, and arge amount of energy was retracted, returning to the height of a normal human. The moment Shupra recovered, he threw out short spears repeatedly. The nine short spears on his back tore through dozens of kilometers and arrived in front of Xu Jingming. The short spears were so fast that they appeared to teleport. Xu Jingming swung his spear and deflected the nine short spears. ¡°Gosh, concealed weapons are useless.¡± Schupra shook his head when he saw this and held two sledgehammers. ¡°I have a feeling that I¡¯m going to lose this battle.¡± ¡°He chickened out so quickly?¡± ¡°Schupra, fight him head-on!¡± The audience cried out. At this moment, Xu Jingming was like a stream of light as he attacked. Schupra became much more solemn and didn¡¯t continue interacting with the audience. Instead, he shed with Xu Jingming. Bam! Bam! Bam! The weapons of both parties collided more than ten times. This person¡¯s spearmanship is fierce. I can¡¯t block him! Schupra turned around and fled. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Instantly, dozens of Schupras appeared. Xu Jingming¡¯s figure also changed, and he was so fast that it was as if dozens of him appeared at the same time. ¡°There¡¯s no way to escape!¡± Schupra cried out. Finally, his chest was stabbed through. He exploded, and a portion of his body was obliterated. ¡°I admit defeat.¡± Schupra immediately tapped out. Xu Jingming held his spear and wanted to continue attacking, but he looked at his opponent in confusion. A Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform with Physical Energy Manifestation didn¡¯t have any vital spots. Even if a portion of their body was destroyed, they could still recover. He probably had to stab Schupra several times before he could kill thetterpletely. He admitted defeat just like that in a battle between peak Lv. 8s? Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. He was very sincere inbat, but his opponent clearly wasn¡¯t. Whoosh. Xu Jingming immediately disappeared. ¡°I lost!¡± The bear-like Schupra sat down and said helplessly, ¡°Stop cursing. There¡¯s a reason why I admitted defeat early!¡± ¡°Come, take a look.¡± Schupra swiped across thebat space and began reviewing the battle. ¡°Did you see that? My Giant Hammer Technique is considered unique; many peak Lv. 8s have sumbed to it. But this Wu Ming¡­ His movement technique is clearly very strong, but he wanted to fight me head-on from the beginning. He blocked nine of my killer moves. Every move I made was useless.¡± Schupra shook his head. ¡°He had only used his movement technique, and he quickly escaped the range of my hammer technique and destroyed my giant body.¡± ¡°Look, he easily blocked my concealed weapons.¡± ¡°I deliberately fled and used my movement technique with all my might, hoping to find a chance to counter-attack. Did you see that? Hepletely suppressed me in terms of movement technique. Every fake clone was prated, and even my true body was prated.¡± Schupra shook his head. ¡°Even if I kept at it, I would be stabbed.¡± ¡°Therefore, I admitted defeat early because I knew that I had no chance of winning this battle.¡± Schupra said, ¡°I¡¯m certain that Wu Ming rarely participates in the apex battles. Otherwise, his ranking would definitely be more than 30,000. If I¡¯m wrong, I¡¯ll go by Arpuhcs!¡± As he interacted with the audience, he also watched the rey of the battle. This Wu Ming has such serious eyes. Schupra sighed with emotion. I¡¯ve also been this serious before. Unfortunately, there¡¯s no hope of bing an Origin lifeform at my age. I can only think of ways to earn some money and help my weak homeworld civilization, Schupra thought to himself. After all, I¡¯m the only Lv. 8 in the history of my homeworld¡¯s civilization. At the limit of Lv. 8, if one was really focused on earning money, the ie was still very high. Schupra looked at the audience¡¯s information stream andughed. ¡°Alright, everyone, take a guess. Will I win or lose the next match?¡± With that said, he entered the preparation interface again. To others, Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex might be a form of training where they pursued their limits! To Schupra, this was only a job¡ªa job that earned money. His ridiculous size and appearance were deliberately modified. In the virtual world, only by making the audience happy and interesting could he have enough fans. Whether he won or lost, Schupra could earn more as long as the audience was happy. ¡­ The battle with Schupra was Xu Jingming¡¯s first battle after leaving Demon Vanquishing World. It was a Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex match he put effort into, and he won very easily. As he had defeated a celebrity expert, his followers rose to more than 800,000. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind and continued participating in subsequent battles. Chapter 446 - 446 Countless Experts (1) 446 Countless Experts (1) Xu Jingming devoted himself tobat. His opponents¡ªthese peak Lv. 8s from all the civilizations in the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡ªhad their own strengths, and each one of them gave him a totally different experience. There were people who were good at movement techniques with their bodies seemingly shuttling between reality and illusion. Xu Jingming relied on Light Rays¡¯s faster movement technique and his spearmanship that was as fast as light to barely win. However, Xu Jingming believed that he was inferior to his opponent in terms of concealment and bizarreness. There was a person who was good at palm techniques. He seemed to have a thousand arms thatbined strength and variations. The might of one strike was enough to sink thousands of kilometers ofnd. Xu Jingming¡¯s exploitation of his movement technique advantage and his spear shadows that were like streaming light made his opponent unable to defend in time and ultimately lose. It also made Xu Jingming sigh inwardly. It was no wonder Xuan pursued the limits of speed! Having the advantage in speed gave him a huge advantage inbat. One had extremely deep attainments in Energy Manifestation, and he was like a lightning god. He held two spears, and wherever the spears passed, mountains turned to dust. Thebination of the two spears was even more unpredictable. Xu Jingming was at a disadvantage when fighting him with his spear. Finally, he switched to dual shields and crushed his opponent fair and square¡­ Xu Jingming also reflected and reviewed after every battle. He asionally gained new insights into Light Rays, and every time he gained insights, he was endlessly delighted. It felt good to improve! ¡°Thunder God Might actually lost as well.¡± ¡°Many people at the limit of Lv. 8 can¡¯t block Might¡¯s dual spears.¡± ¡°This Wu Ming is really fast¡ªhe¡¯s even faster than Might! He had the chance to switch to dual shields thanks to his advantage in speed. Only by wielding dual shields could he withstand Might¡¯s dual spear strikes! With his super speed and ferocious strength, he seriously injured Might¡¯s Thunder God body with a single shield strike.¡± ¡°His spearmanship and shield techniques are impressive. There are only two Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms in our home gxy, but I can see peak Lv 8s just strolling about the virtual world.¡± ¡°From the looks of his shield technique, if he were to use it in reality, half a¡¯s life would probably be wiped out with a single strike.¡± ¡°Anyone who dares to do this will either end up in cosmic prison or be sent to the alien battlefield as cannon fodder.¡± ¡°We have to be grateful for the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules. Otherwise, these Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms would be terrifying if they were bent on destruction. My heart trembles whenever I see them fight.¡± The audience was very excited. In particr, some of the contestants Xu Jingming encountered were extremely popr. Defeating these celebrity experts increased his number of followers. One million, two million, five million, ten million¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s fans kept increasing in number. ¡°This Wu Ming is amazing. He keeps winning.¡± ¡°Peak Lv. 8 experts just keep falling before him.¡± ¡°How many consecutive wins has it been?¡± ¡°He¡¯s already won 19 consecutive matches! His ranking keeps rising.¡± ¡°This Wu Ming is too cold. More than 300,000 people are watching, but he doesn¡¯t interact with us.¡± ¡°He¡¯s a peak Lv. 8, and he might be some aristocrat in reality. Not all peak Lv. 8s¡­ interact with the audience.¡± ¡°Based on my experience from watching apex battles for more than a thousand years and based on the data gathered, the movement technique and spearmanship Wu Ming used are in line with the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s style. He might be a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute.¡± ¡°Seriously? From the Primordial Research Institute?¡± ¡°More than half of the people who can reach the forefront of Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex are geniuses from the 17 top factions.¡± The audience was chatting. ¡­ Xu Jingming immersed himself inbat. After winning 30 consecutive matches, he finally lost. The opponent¡¯s name was Artisan Atien. In Life Evolution¡¯s Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex, most of these peak Lv. 8s didn¡¯t use their real names. ¡®Artisan Atien¡¯ was a four-armed man that was 2.72 meters tall. His four arms held four sabers of different lengths, and each was different in their own right. However, Xu Jingming waspletely suppressed in battle. His movement technique was faster, but once he shed with the other party, he was ¡®stuck¡¯ and couldn¡¯t escape! He didn¡¯t even have the chance to switch to dual shields. He barely blocked dozens of strikes with his spear before being struck and seriously injured. Once he was injured, the other party naturally wouldn¡¯t give him a chance and kept attacking! Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t recoverpletely and was forced to admit defeat. I lost. Xu Jingming was sitting on a rock on a lonely. He was scrolling through a timeline and reying it in slow motion, carefully watching the battle. Impressive. Xu Jingming watched the other party use four sabers. With the perfectbination of the four saber techniques, even if I can crack his long saber, I have to face his short saber. Hisbat strategy¡­ allows a lot of room for error. No matter how strong I am, I can¡¯t crack his saber technique. Xu Jingming gradually understood through the slow-motion rey. It¡¯s like the other party is fighting a war. He seizes every chance of victory, making me feel like I¡¯m being controlled. I can¡¯t escape the predicament until I¡¯m defeated. Xu Jingming opened the other party¡¯s interface. 812th in the Frost Star Alliance? Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up. It was impressive to enter the top 1,000 with so many experts in a Star Alliance. Even with such strength, I can¡¯t enter the top 100,000 in the Hunter Cosmic Sector? Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. There¡¯s always someone better. There are too many experts in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. For example, Senior Brother Gu Shan, Senior Sister Moyu, and the others were Lv. 8 in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. All of them would enter the ranks as long as they participated in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. Chapter 447 - 447 Countless Experts (2) 447 Countless Experts (2) The Primordial Research Institute¡¯s geniuses and the other 16 top factions¡¯ geniuses would give Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex a try on their Origin lifeform path to gain an understanding of their actualbat strength. Therefore, there were too many experts in this battle. ¡°This Wu Ming seems to have been dealt a blow.¡± ¡°He finally lost after 30 consecutive wins; he¡¯s probably shaken. He¡¯s studying the rey over and over again.¡± ¡°The system will automatically assign him more powerful opponents due to his consecutive wins. Unfortunately, he only managed 30 consecutive wins. I¡¯ve heard that one can encounter some terrifying opponents if they have 100 consecutive wins. For example, the top 100 in the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± At this moment, more than a million cosmic citizens were watching. After all, he had won consecutive victories¡ªespecially after defeating several celebrity contestants¡ªso he naturally attracted many fans. For example, Artisan Atien was among the top 1,000 in the Frost Star Alliance. His normal battles garnered more than ten million viewers, so it was very easy to gain fans when fighting such a celebrity expert. I was inferior. Xu Jingming studied it several times before stopping. He swept his gaze and was surprised to see the number of online viewers beside him¡ª1053791. More than a million people are watching me? I¡¯ve been studying the rey for ten minutes, but they¡¯re still watching me? Xu Jingming was a little ashamed and pleasantly surprised. He felt ashamed because he was studying the rey despite having more than a million people watching him. He didn¡¯t say a word the entire time and was a little disrespectful to the audience. He was pleasantly surprised because many audience members were fans of his opponents! And the audience at this moment¡­ were undoubtedly his fans. Xu Jingming opened the interface and tapped. In his vision, countless stands appeared in the distance. The stands were filled with dense cosmic citizen audience members that exceeded a million. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± He looked at the audience and said, ¡°This is the first time I¡¯m seriously participating in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. I¡¯m inexperienced and didn¡¯t notice everyone. It¡¯s been hours, but I haven¡¯t said a word to anyone.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Is he apologizing to us?¡± ¡°This peak Lv. 8 is quite nice!¡± The audience was used to Xu Jingming ignoring them, so they were surprised when he suddenly spoke. After all, peak Lv. 8s were all big shots in reality. When participating in apex battles, some were focused on live-streaming, so they naturally interacted with the audience in all aspects. They also wanted to have greater influence and obtain higher ie. Another type was focused onbat, and many ignored the audience. If it weren¡¯t for the requirement that viewers were allowed to watch Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex, many experts probably would¡¯ve turned off the livestream. ¡°I usually focus onbat.¡± Xu Jingming also looked at the audience¡¯s information stream and exined with a smile, ¡°Therefore, I won¡¯t interact with everyone duringbat! When the battle ends and I¡¯m free, I¡¯ll chat with everyone.¡± After every battle ended, he would reflect and review the battles. With his brain at the limit of Lv. 8, it was very easy for him to multitask as he reflected and reviewed. ¡°It¡¯s already good enough that you can interact with us.¡± ¡°Best of luck, Wu Ming. I¡¯m also from the Oohook Star Alliance!¡± ¡°Does this Wu Ming also have eyes on his fans¡¯ money?¡± As the audience discussed, countless messages streamed past. ¡°Nobody needs to give me tips,¡± Xu Jingming stated. He estimated that he would be an Origin lifeform in 200 years, so he naturally didn¡¯t care about this. He might be able to earn a billion cosmic dors a year from managing his fandom, but he wasn¡¯t willing to spend time on this. He wanted to focus all his energy onbat and pursue his limits. As for chatting with the audience, he felt that it was only right. After all, with so many cosmic citizens paying attention to him, he feltpelled to do it out of goodwill. He naturally had to repay them with kindness. This was basic courtesy. Xu Jingming said, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll continue with the next battle.¡± With that said, he opened the preparatory interface. ¡°This Wu Ming turned off the tipping function.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t tip anymore.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t want tips, and he¡¯s so friendly.¡± ¡°How heartwarming. I think this Wu Ming is so cool. He¡¯s cooler than the songstress, Bayu.¡± ¡°You¡¯reparing a singer to a peak Lv. 8? How are they evenparable?¡± ¡°ording to my judgment, this Wu Ming is suspected to be from the Primordial Research Institute. This is the first time he¡¯s focusing on Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex, so he should be very young. He¡¯s young, and he¡¯s from the Primordial Research Institute¡­ His future is limitless! He might be an Origin lifeform in the future!¡± These audience members were all cosmic citizens, and there were many hidden talents among them. After more than 30 consecutive matches, they deduced a lot of information about Xu Jingming. ****** In the blink of an eye, more than half a month passed. Xu Jingming¡¯s schedule was very tight. Every day, he had to study scientific knowledge, study Light Rays, and cultivate his visualization. He spent the remaining six hours fighting battles in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex! The rest of the time was spent studying the battle reys and reviewing his wins and losses. He had to constantly reflect and review before he could gradually improve. He didn¡¯t have much time to spend with his wife and daughter every day, so he felt like he owed them something. However, he came to a realization when refining a Heaven Demon obsession for the first time¡ªhe had to burn himself and devote himself to the evolutionary path! I¡¯ve gained quite a lot from this half a month ofbat. In terms of actualbat techniques, I¡¯ve improved more than in the past decade or so. In just half a month, Xu Jingming¡¯s actualbat bonus had exceeded 70¡Á. Of course, this was also because the demons he encountered in Demon Vanquishing World had ordinarybat techniques and didn¡¯t pose any challenge. He didn¡¯t spend much effort on actualbat. He mainly focused on mental tempering. Now, he had focused on it for more than half a month! His ten-plus years of Light Raysprehension was constantly fused into his actualbat techniques, so he naturally improved very quickly. However, my rise in the Oohook Star Alliance rankings is starting to slow down. Xu Jingming looked at his current ranking¡ª Oohook Star Alliance Ranking: 1239 As for the Hunter Cosmic Sector, he still couldn¡¯t enter the top 100,000. It¡¯s indeed very difficult to be in the top 100,000 in the Hunter Cosmic Sector, Xu Jingming thought. The Primordial Research Institute recruits about 500 peripheral members every 10,000 years in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. Other than the three strongest factions, the other 14 factions recruit thousands of peripheral members every 10,000 years in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. The total number from the 14 factions¡­ numbers in the tens of thousands. Therefore, the top 100,000 people in Hunter Cosmic Sector are either very old and have nearly perfectbat techniques as peak Lv. 8s, or they are geniuses from top factions. Xu Jingming knew that none of these people were to be trifled with. He might be talented, but he was still young. Take it slow. Xu Jingming was still patient, but he was also ambitious. He wanted to be at the forefront of the Hunter Cosmic Sector or even the entire universe. Huh? Xu Jingming received a notification and tapped gently. ¡°Senior Brother Gu Shan,¡± Xu Jingming greeted. ¡°Haha, Junior Brother Wu Ming, I¡¯m hosting a banquet at the usual ce in Primordial City.¡± Senior Brother Gu Shanughed heartily. ¡°Senior Brother, have you broken through?¡± Xu Jingming asked in surprise. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve be an official member of the Primordial Research Institute.¡± Gu Shan was in a good mood. ¡°Come quickly. I¡¯m already waiting for everyone.¡± ¡°I¡¯m on my way.¡± Xu Jingming was also delighted. Of the eight people in the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s Primordial Star Conjecture lineage, his eldest senior brother had finally be an Origin lifeform. This was great news. ¡­ Xu Jingming quickly headed for Primordial City and arrived at the top floor of the familiar restaurant. The moment he entered, he saw Senior Brother Gu Shan, Senior Brother Redeye, and Senior Sister Monina chatting happily. Chapter 448 - 448 Six Years 448 Six Years ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming!¡± Senior Brother Redeye still looked like a child as he shouted with a smile, ¡°Try guessing Senior Brother Gu Shan¡¯s real identity!¡± ¡°I¡¯m clueless.¡± Xu Jingming walked over, sat on the sofa, and casually picked up a ss of wine. ¡°Senior Brother Redeye, tell me.¡± Redeye immediately asked, ¡°You know about the Frostwhisper Civilization, right?¡± ¡°I know. It¡¯s the strongest civilization in the Frost Star Alliance; its history can be traced back to the dark ages. Of the nearly 1,000 intermediate cosmic civilizations in the Hunter Cosmic Sector, the Frostwhisper Civilization is ranked in the top 30,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It owns a territory of more than 12,000 gxies. It has two Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms and 285 Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms.¡± ¡°Our Senior Brother Gu Shan is the Frostwhisper Civilization¡¯s 286th Lv. 9 Origin lifeform in the current age.¡± Redeye pointed at Gu Shan, who was sitting beside him with a smile. ¡°Moreover, he¡¯s the prince of the Frost Song Civilization, Jun Shikong Frostwhisper. As a prince who can be an Origin lifeform, he naturally deserves to be in the line of session. As long as he¡¯s willing, he can be the next emperor of the Frostwhisper Civilization.¡± ¡°The third prince of the Frostwhisper Civilization?¡± The silver-haired beauty¡ªSenior Sister Moyu¡ªand Senior Brother Azurescale walked in together and looked at Gu Shan in surprise. ¡°Eldest Senior Brother, do you n on bing the emperor of Frostwhisper Civilization?¡± Redeye asked. ¡°I have no ns for that.¡± Gu Shan smiled. ¡°The Frostwhisper Civilization¡¯s emperor has a lot of authority. You¡¯re giving it up just like that?¡± Redeye shook his head. Xu Jingming was a little stunned. Some ancient civilizations in the universe could be very powerful. For example, the strength of a civilization like Frostwhisper could match weaker Star Alliances! It was said that the ck Moon civilization was very powerful, but it couldn¡¯t cross the threshold of an intermediate cosmic civilization. As for the Frostwhisper civilization, it was considered top-notch among intermediate cosmic civilizations. It was terrifyingly powerful. Two Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, 286 Origin lifeforms, and a territoryparable to one-tenth of the Oohook Star Alliance! The poption is uncountable, and their technological and military achievements have reached an unimaginable level! A civilization on par with a Star Alliance, Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. How many Origin lifeforms had been born in the long history of the Frostwhisper Civilization? How many great schrs had been born? It was generations of Origin lifeforms and great schrs that allowed the Frostwhisper Civilization to prosper. My homeworld only has one habitable now, and its poption doesn¡¯t exceed ten billion. When will it develop to the level of the Frostwhisper Civilization? Xu Jingming thought. It was too distant. Even if he was individually strong, the buildup of technology, poption reproduction, and territory expansion took a long time. ¡­ Senior Brother Gu Shan sat on the sofa and smiled. ¡°The Frostwhisper Civilization has a long history that exceeds 300 million years, but it¡¯s precisely because of its long history that results in especiallyplicated factions within. Even as emperor, one will find it difficult to control many things. Instead of being an emperor who needs to keep all parties in check, it¡¯s better to focus on the evolutionary path!¡± ¡°Impressive.¡± Redeye raised his ss. ¡°To give up such immense authority so easily, I have to toast you, Eldest Senior Brother.¡± Gu Shan smiled and took a sip. ¡°It¡¯s said that the third prince of Frostwhisper Civilization iszy and enjoys pleasure. It looks like everyone was wrong,¡± Moyumented with a smile. ¡°I do like pleasure.¡± Gu Shan drank. ¡°People need to have some hobbies in life. Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t it be exhausting?¡± As they chatted andughed, Metal Feather and Kabuya arrived. ¡°Everyone is here. Take a seat.¡± Gu Shan got up. The eight of them sat down. Although Eldest Senior Brother Gu Shan had be an Origin lifeform, as geniuses of the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage, the others had self-confidence. They could still remain calm in front of their Eldest Senior Brother. ¡°Junior Sister Moyu,¡± Gu Shan said, ¡°your mental strength increases faster than mine. When will you break through to be an Origin lifeform?¡± ¡°Senior Brother, now that you¡¯ve broken through, I¡¯ll break through in three years,¡± Moyu replied with a faint smile. ¡°Wow!¡± ¡°Within three years?¡± ¡°Senior Sister Moyu!¡± Redeye, Monina, Kabuya, and the others were very surprised. Gu Shan said, ¡°If she wanted to do so, she could¡¯ve broken through before me. She isn¡¯t in a hurry at all. She even had the mood to establish 12 sects in the Demon Vanquishing World.¡± ¡°It¡¯s also to hone the mind more perfectly as a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform,¡± Moyu said. ¡°After all, the feeling is different for the same thing at different stages of life.¡± ¡°The two of you are about to break through. As the third oldest, my mental strength is stillcking.¡± Redeye wore a bitter expression. ¡°How long do you reckon it will take?¡± Monina pressed. ¡°Within a hundred years.¡± Redeye shook his head. ¡°Shut up!¡± Monina curled her lips. ¡°I don¡¯t even see any hope to seed in the next 300 to 500 years. Yet, I don¡¯t say it out loud.¡± Once their eldest senior sister broke through, Redeye and Monina would be the oldest. ¡°I don¡¯t see any hope of doing so within the next 500 years.¡± Azurescale shook his head. Metal Feather, Kabuya, and Xu Jingming didn¡¯t say a word. The three youngest had cultivated for a rtively short period of time, but naturally, they had reached the limit of Lv. 8. ¡°Senior Brother Gu Shan, tell me how it feels to break through to be an Origin lifeform,¡± Moyu asked. ¡°Alright.¡± Gu Shan nodded and began speaking. Xu Jingming and the others listened attentively. ¡­ Senior Sister Moyu broke through two yearster after the gathering of the eight and became an Origin lifeform. Xu Jingming and the others also learned of Senior Sister Moyu¡¯s identity in reality. Senior Sister Moyu came from a very ordinary basic cosmic civilization, the Windmount civilization. The Windmount civilization had 12 habitables, and it was only slightly better than Earth¡¯s civilization. Moyu came from an ordinary background and rose step by step. In reality, she disguised herself as a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform and was also the principal of a school. After she became an Origin lifeform, the entire Windmount civilization fell into a euphoria! ****** In the blink of an eye, it was 2101. In his personal space in the virtual world, Xu Jingming was reading arge amount of scientific knowledge. He had been focused on Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex for six years. His talent in actualbat was recognized by all factions when he participated in the mysteriousnd¡¯s selection! After all, he cultivated to be a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform in less than two years. Xu Jingming¡¯s outstandingbat talent was perfectly disyed after he focused on Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. In six years, he fought dozens of battles a day, totaling tens of thousands of battles. His opponents were all at the limit of Lv. 8, and their strength wasn¡¯t much different from his. All of this had a huge impact on Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming was like a piece of metal that had undergone tens of thousands of battles and was truly tempered into steel. His actualbat techniques hadpletely reached a whole new level. The more I learn, the more I find the Primordial Star indescribable. Xu Jingming tapped and closed the page in front of him. It¡¯s time for my appointment. Xu Jingming tapped on the visitor information and invited one of the guests in. Whoosh. A short, cyan-skinned elder walked in. He wore exquisite clothes and smiled when he entered. ¡°Greetings, Mr. Wu Ming. I¡¯m Kuratei, chairman of the Nine Star Group.¡± ¡°Mr. Kuratei, please have a seat.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and pointed at a seat beside him. Kuratei was also observing Xu Jingming and secretly made a judgment. This Wu Ming feels like a weapon with an invisible edge just sitting there. Such a person who doesn¡¯t show off his ability isn¡¯t easy to deal with. Six years ago, Xu Jingming looked a little aged when he first left the Demon Vanquishing World. However, it was different now¡ªweapons had fused into his mind and changed his bearing. ¡°Mr. Wu Ming, you should know that our Nine Star Group¡¯s team is known as the number one team in the Oohook Star Alliance,¡± Kuratei said. ¡°I¡¯m here to invite you to join our team and vie for a spot in the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s top ten teams. Once you seed¡­ we have a chance of reaching the highest stage! That¡¯s the hottestpetition in the 34 cosmic sectors.¡± ¡°I can guarantee it.¡± Kuratei said, ¡°After you enter the team, you will undergo fairpetition. The capable will seed, and the weak will fail. I believe that with your strength, you will definitely be able to be the team¡¯s linchpin.¡± He had to build camaraderie with the team after being recruited. If he didn¡¯t do well, he would be left on the benches. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of the Nine Star Group.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°But I¡¯m sorry; I don¡¯t n on joining any teams.¡± ¡°There are many benefits to joining a team,¡± Kuratei said with a smile. ¡°Lord Fengming, the founder of our Nine Star Group, is an Origin lifeform. He¡¯s also a founding member of the Oohook Star Alliance¡¯s Senate. He¡¯s also a high-ranking member of the Oohook Chamber of Commerce, and his influence has spread throughout the Star Alliance. Lord Fengming takes good care of the team members. With Lord Fengming¡¯s help, I believe your life in the Oohook Star Alliance will be smoother.¡± ¡°I have no intention of joining any team,¡± Xu Jingming repeated. Kuratei¡¯s expression changed slightly as he said softly, ¡°Mr. Wu Ming, are you sure you want to reject the Nine Star Group¡¯s invitation?¡± ¡°Yes, I refuse.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. After focusing on weapons for so long, he spoke more directly and didn¡¯t want to beat around the bush. Kuratei got up and nodded. ¡°I understand; I¡¯ll inform Lord Fengming of your answer. I just want to advise you not to reject the goodwill of an Origin lifeform that easily. Mr. Fengming values the team and you.¡± ¡°Are you threatening me?¡± Xu Jingming stared at him. Kuratei was stunned. Was this Wu Ming a tough nut? ¡°I was just trying to persuade you in a friendly manner,¡± Kuratei said. ¡°Got it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and kicked the other party from his personal space, blocking him. He had been using the Wu Ming identity, so what if he rejected a team¡¯s invitation? Xu Jingming shook his head. How can ackey be so arrogant as to threaten me? The other party looked polite, but Xu Jingming could sense the hidden threat. However, he clearly didn¡¯t care! Ignoring the fact that Senior Brother Gu Shan and Senior Sister Moyu¡¯s influence could suppress Lord Fengming, even Xu Jingming¡¯s self-confidence grew. Xu Jingming opened his Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex interface¡ª Name: Wu Ming Oohook Star Alliance Ranking: 3 Hunter Cosmic Sector Ranking: 523 Overall Universe Ranking: 12791 I became third in the Oohook Star Alliance in six years. It¡¯s several times faster than my original n, he thought. I¡¯m quite talented in actualbat. Chapter 449 - 449 Prince Lunardo (1) 449 Prince Lunardo (1) Every peak Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform would try different ways to hone their minds, hoping that a pleasant surprise would be in store for them! If they found a method that was especially suitable for them, they might stand a chance of bing a Origin lifeform! When Xu Jingming left the Demon Vanquishing World, he listened to Uncle Qi¡¯s advice and chose Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex by following his heart. Although the effects are several times better than expected, there¡¯s always someone better! I¡¯m still ranked outside the top 10,000 in the universe. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes burned. I have one of the three strongest legacies, the Primordial Star Conjecture, and I¡¯m learning its core volume. I also consume the cosmic wonder, Ice Flower Spirit Liquid, for extended periods. The conditions I have are already excellent. Before I went to the mysteriousnd, I reached Lv. 7 in less than two years. My foundation was also excellent. I ampletely equipped to reach the universe¡¯s apex. Continuously breaking his limits was a way to hone his mind. Xu Jingming reached out and tapped, closing the interface. It¡¯s almost time for dinner. He immediately went offline. ¡­ Earth, in Xu Jingming¡¯s house. As both father and daughter had be cosmic lifeforms, and her daughter¡ªXu Lixing¡ªspent a lot of time in the virtual world, Li Miaomiao was usually alone at home. Therefore, the family voted that all of them would have dinner together if there was nothing special. Dinner was also the liveliest period at home. ¡°Dad, I fought a huge battle in Blood Rain World today.¡± Xu Lixing was already 18 years old. With her parents¡¯ excellent genes and the fact that she had be a cosmic lifeform, her appearance wasn¡¯t inferior to her mother. Moreover, she had practiced martial arts since she was a child, so she gave off a remarkable aura. ¡°There were rebel soldiers outside the city wreaking havoc. I listened to Grandmaster¡¯s instructions and led the troops to kill those rebels.¡± Xu Lixing said excitedly, ¡°This is the first time I¡¯ve experienced a battle involving more than a thousand people.¡± ¡°Rebel soldiers outside Lanjiang City?¡± Xu Jingming frowned and asked, ¡°Could something have happened to Fei Qing?¡± The Fei family lived in Lanjiang City. With Fei Qing¡¯s authority, he should¡¯ve been able to ensure the safety of Lanjiang City even if the world was in chaos. ¡°Although Fei Qing upies half the world, I heard that he recently coughed blood and was bedridden. His situation isn¡¯t good.¡± Xu Lixing nodded and said, ¡°The army under him has also retreatedpletely. Miss Fei¡¯s family has also moved out of Lanjiang City to meet her brother, Fei Qing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s indeed not easy to unify the world.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Blood Rain World was built for the mysteriousnd. The world was huge, and it had arge poption. There were many experts, and there was even the game world officials¡¯ invisible hand. It was too difficult to unify such a world. ¡°Grandmaster has also given the order to concentrate our manpower. We¡¯re mainly guarding Lanjiang City now,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°Lanjiang City is remote to begin with. With more than a hundred Earth experts and the native gang members we recruited, it won¡¯t be a problem to defend it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Call me anytime if you encounter danger.¡± ¡°Got it. Dad, you¡¯re the nominal boss of our Iron Saber Gang,¡± Xu Lixing said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m also the heir apparent of the gang.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go in and take a look when I be a cosmic lifeform.¡± Li Miaomiao was rather curious. ¡°Dad, you have to descend into Blood Rain World and inform the gang members that Mom is your wife.¡± Xu Lixing looked forward to it. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at Li Miaomiao. ¡°Miaomiao, you¡¯re really persistent. You relied on yourself to reach Lv. 5.¡± ¡°It¡¯s been almost 20 years since the virtual world¡¯sunch.¡± Li Miaomiao sighed with emotion. ¡°I only broke through to Lv. 5 now despite having you¡ªthe number one expert on Earth¡ªteaching me step by step, and my daughter, a genius, constantly practicing with me. I finally understand my potential. Without the two of you helping me, I probably won¡¯t be able to reach Lv. 5 my entire life.¡± ¡°Mom, you¡¯re already very impressive. You independently reached Lv. 5,¡± Xu Lixingmented. ¡°Not to mention the 100 million cosmic dors you saved me,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Li Miaomiao was also happy to hear that. As the family of three chatted¡ª ¡°Master, I have an important notification.¡± The Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s voice sounded in his mind. ¡°Speak.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. As he chatted with his wife and daughter, hemunicated with the Primordial Battle Armor. He knew that the so-called important information the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI had was definitely extraordinary. ¡°A spaceship is about to enter the sr system. It has already contacted Earth,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor said. ¡°We can confirm that the owner of this spaceship is from the advanced cosmic civilization, the Primestar civilization.¡± Xu Jingming listened. Of the cosmic human race¡¯s three advanced civilizations, they had vast territory, and they upied their own cosmic sector! Therefore, there were many advanced cosmic civilization citizens. However, being able to travel across cosmic sectors¡­ meant that they weren¡¯t ordinary cosmic citizens. ¡°The owner of the spaceship is called Lunardo Primestar Chu,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor AI said. ¡°A member of the royal family?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. The dean of the Primordial Research Institute was surnamed Chu. His family was arge family when he was young, and he had many nsmen. Over generations, there were countless cosmic humans with the surname Chu. Having Chu in one¡¯s name didn¡¯t mean that they were noble. After all, many had the same name. But when the name had the word ¡®Primestar¡¯ in it¡­ This was an authority unique to the royal family of the Primestar civilization. ¡°Yes, he¡¯s a member of the Primestar civilization¡¯s royal family. The royal family of the Primestar civilization has arge poption, and ordinary members of the royal family don¡¯t have much authority. But Master, you have to be careful,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI reminded. ¡°Lunador¡¯s brother, Lunarstar, is a peerless genius of the Primestar civilization¡¯s royal family. He¡¯s 3,922 years old this year and is already a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. He¡¯s also the second-in-line heir to the throne of the Primestar civilization, and he has immense authority.¡± Chapter 450 - 450 Prince Lunardo (2) 450 Prince Lunardo (2) ¡°A Lv. 10 Origin lifeform in just over 3,000 years?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. There were less than 1,000 Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms in Oohook Star Alliance, and there were only three Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. From the ratio, it was obvious how difficult it was to break through from Lv. 9 to Lv. 10. A Lv. 10 Origin lifeform at the age of 3,000-plus years old! It was rare among cosmic humans. ¡°Yes, Lunardo¡¯s family was originally marginalized in the royal family. In another hundred years or so, they will be stripped of their royal rights due to insufficient merit, and ¡®Primestar¡¯ would be removed from their name. But because of the rise of Lunarstar, the merit their family rued increased rapidly. If Lunarstar bes more outstanding and continues to increase his rued merit, he stands a chance of bing the first sessor in line,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor AI said. ¡°Because of his brother¡¯s status and authority, Lunardo¡¯s status naturally rose.¡± Xu Jingming understood. ¡°Lunardo is now traveling and sightseeing in the various cosmic sectors. He enjoys himself greatly and values etiquette and face! He¡¯s a little narrow-minded,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI reminded. ¡°Earth needs to be careful when he arrives. If he¡¯s angered, you will have to rely on some of Primordial City¡¯s strength to deal with him.¡± ¡°Yeah, Earth will definitely be very careful.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡­ ¡°A member of the royal family of the cosmic advanced civilization, the Primestar civilization? His brother is a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform while in his 3000s and being second in line for the throne?¡± The upper echelons of Earth and the person in charge of the ck Moon civilization stationed here were very nervous. When had they ever encountered such an important figure in a remote ce like theirs? Therefore¡­ A grand reception team was respectfully weing this scion of the Primestar royal family in outer space. Secretary General Angus and Captain Ennor waited respectfully with their men. ¡°To think I¡¯d encounter the royal family of an advanced cosmic civilization in a small ce like Earth.¡± Captain Ennor also felt bitter. It was tough and tiring to receive such an important figure; there were usually no benefits even if one did a good job. The slightest mistake could be a cmity for Captain Ennor. ¡°We have to serve this royal scion well.¡± Secretary General Angus was even more nervous because while Captain Ennor would individually suffer if something went wrong, all of Earth¡¯s civilization would be in terrible trouble. Earth¡¯s civilization was ultimately too weak. ¡°They¡¯re here.¡± Everyone in the weing team jolted and was extremely respectful as they watched a purple-ck spaceship appear. The spaceship projected a long shadow. A group of figures appeared out of thin air and split into two rows. This group of about 100 people had different looks and looked like they came from different civilizations, but every one of them emitted a powerful aura. ¡°More than half of these 106 people are Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms.¡± Captain Ennor was quite knowledgeable and could determine them at a nce. ¡°From the looks of it, plenty of these Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms are guards and servants?¡± Finally, a youth in a gorgeous robe appeared. His shoes had strange patterns. If one knew their stuff, they would know that the value of this pair of shoes wasparable to the value of an habitable. This allowed him to escape by traversing short distances in the void. His clothes, inner wear, and the patterns on his face all had their history. Clearly, those in charge of weing them like Earth and ck Moon didn¡¯t know. These were some of the luxury items popr among the nobles of the Primestar civilization. ¡°What a backward civilization.¡± The youth looked down at Earth and said softly, ¡°However, a new civilization should retain many of its original cultural characteristics. Many civilizations these days seem to be replicas of one another; they¡¯re boring.¡± Secretary General Angus, Captain Ennor, and the many people in charge of weing him listened. None of them dared to retort or speak. The youth looked at the group of people weing him. These people didn¡¯t dare to look at him directly. ¡°Earth, and¡­ You guys are from the ck Moon civilization?¡± The youth looked at these people and could tell from their appearance that they weren¡¯t from the same. ¡°Your Highness,¡± Captain Ennor said respectfully, ¡°after Earth¡¯s civilization integrated into the Cosmic Human Alliance, our ck Moon civilization was in charge of helping them excavate the minerals and integrate them into the cosmic civilization. I¡¯m the ck Moon civilization¡¯s militarymander stationed in the sr system, Ennor.¡± The youth nodded and instructed, ¡°Make arrangements. I want to take a look at Earth¡¯s native culture.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll definitely satisfy Your Highness,¡± Secretary General Angus said respectfully. Although this important figure had arrived suddenly, the entire Earth¡¯s civilization had been mobilized to wee Prince Lunardo to the best of their capabilities. ¡°Alright,¡± the youth responded. He was used to the respect afforded to him by weak civilizations everywhere. ¡­ Xu Jingming could use the Primordial Battle Armor to monitor everything in the sr system, so he naturally knew everything Prince Lunardo did. There are actually 65 guards and servants beside Prince Lunardo? Xu Jingming was a little surprised. ¡°With his brother¡¯s talent, he will be the emperor of the Primestar civilization. Even if he doesn¡¯t seed, he can still be the king of the Primestar civilization,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI said. ¡°His brother is very powerful, but his brother doesn¡¯t have any children! Therefore, many people who want to invest in his brother will befriend Lunardo.¡± ¡°No children?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Some powerhouses with long lifespans don¡¯t care about children, especially those who are focused on the evolutionary path. They even feel that marriage and children will affect their focus,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI exined. ¡°For example, Redmond, the father of your good friend, Tejano, focused on cultivation until he reached a bottleneck before he was willing to have children.¡± Xu Jingming continued observing Prince Lunardo¡¯s actions. Earth and the ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison are already serving him very carefully. I hope he leaves as soon as possible. ¡­ Prince Lunardo sat there and watched some of Earth¡¯s native performances with disinterest. Those who could perform here were all expert artists, but Lunardo found them boring. He had been on Earth for more than half a month and had seen everything he needed to see. The novelty had long passed. Whoosh. Lunardo reached out and tapped gently in front of him, and arge number of names appeared on the projection. ¡°Angus,¡± Lunardo said. ¡°Your Highness,¡± Secretary General Angus answered respectfully. Lunardor looked at the list on the projection and smiled. ¡°Earth¡¯s civilization doesn¡¯t have much to offer, but there are still talents on the evolutionary path. There¡¯s a person named Xu Jingming who reached Lv. 7 in less than two years?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Secretary General Angus replied. ¡°I¡¯m quite curious about him,¡± Lunardo said with a smile. ¡°Get him here. I want to meet him.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Secretary General Angus didn¡¯t dare to refuse and immediately sent a message to China. Chapter 451 - 451 Who Gave You the Courage? (1) 451 Who Gave You the Courage? (1) Trantor: CKtalon In the virtual chamber. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and cultivated Light Rays¡¯ Visualization. ¡°Master, Lunardo wants to meet you,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI reported immediately. Huh? Xu Jingming stopped his visualization. Although he felt a little ufortable, he asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why did he suddenly want to see me?¡± The Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI had been monitoring the entire sr system, so it knew everything that happened after Lunardo arrived on Earth. It immediately said, ¡°Lunardo was warmly received by the entire Earth and ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison upon his arrival. ording to my inference, he already has ns to leave Earth. It might not be a good thing for him to request meeting you before leaving.¡± ¡°Tell me your guess,¡± Xu Jingming said. He believed in the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI¡¯s deductive abilities. ¡°The great nobles of advanced cosmic civilizations have the habit of recruiting talents,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI exined. ¡°After all, there are limited talents in the family, and there are more talents in the outside world! I guess Lunardo discovered your outstanding talent and wants to recruit you.¡± ¡°Recruiting talent?¡± Xu Jingming frowned. ¡°The conditions for great nobles to recruit talents are also different. Some conditions are very good, while others are very harsh,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI stated. ¡°Of course, Master, you¡¯re a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute, so it¡¯s not suitable for you to be exposed. When such a thing happens, you can use one of the top organizations in Primordial City to deal with it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. He had always avoided meeting Prince Lunardo because he was afraid of trouble. However, who would¡¯ve thought that he couldn¡¯t avoid it even though he had been living in seclusion? Buzz. Xu Jingming received a message and tapped gently. ¡°Director Zhou.¡± Xu Jingming looked at Director Zhou¡¯s projection. ¡°I believe you¡¯re aware that Prince Lunardo¡ªa member of royalty from the advanced cosmic civilization, Primestar civilization¡ªis touring Earth?¡± Director Zhou said seriously, ¡°He wants to meet you now.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Before you meet, there are a few things I have to remind you,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°First of all, Prince Lunardo has been ced in an important position in the Primestar royal family ording to the information avable in the virtual world. Many nobles are befriending him¡­¡± Director Zhou gave a simple introduction. ¡°You know everything you need to know. Set off quickly; it¡¯s not good to keep Prince Lunardo waiting,¡± Director Zhou reminded. ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The virtual chamber door opened. Xu Jingming walked out and looked through the wall. He saw Li Miaomiao wearing a VR headset in the bedroom and also saw that his daughter¡¯s virtual chamber door was closed. Chapter 452 - 452 Who Gave You the Courage? (2) 452 Who Gave You the Courage? (2) Prince Lunardo nced at Xu Jingming. ¡°You¡¯ve cultivated the evolutionary method for almost 20 years, but you¡¯re still stuck at Lv. 7?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°What¡¯s your actualbat bonus?¡± Prince Lunardo asked. ¡°43¡Á.¡± Xu Jingming humbly gave a number. After all, the information he had publicly released years ago was already very impressive. Prince Lunardo shook his head and smiled. ¡°With a 43¡Á actualbat bonus, you¡¯re still stuck at Lv. 7. This can only mean that your mental strength is indeed weak. Earth doesn¡¯t provide you with good guidance.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also very puzzled. It¡¯s indeed too difficult to increase one¡¯s mental strength.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and sighed with emotion. ¡°The three advanced cosmic civilizations of the cosmic human race have the most resources. The resources our civilization has are beyond your imagination. There, you even have a chance of obtaining some legendary cosmic legacies.¡± Prince Lunardo looked at him. ¡°It¡¯s not about sending some books to you for you to study hard. It¡¯s about injecting the basic information of the legacy into your brain. That contains the most critical information that books can¡¯t provide.¡± ¡°I can help you obtain such resources.¡± Lunardo gazed at Xu Jingming and observed his expression. In fact, he was just exaggerating. The threshold for obtaining a legendary cosmic legacy remained very high. Xu Jingming was talented enough, and only with Lunardo¡¯s rmendation and the royal family¡¯s review could he stand a chance. ¡°I won¡¯t help someone for no reason either.¡± Lunardo looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I sincerely invite you to be my loyal guard! Every guard here was personally selected, reviewed, and invited by me. I believe in their loyalty; they are my right-hand men and my brothers. Many of my matters in the Primestar civilization are also handed over to them.¡± ¡°The universe is vast.¡± Lunardo was a little excited. ¡°There are too many benefits, so I naturally can¡¯t manage them alone. I need someone to help me, and you are one of them.¡± Prince Lunardo stared at Xu Jingming with burning eyes. ¡°Xu Jingming of Earth, I think highly of you. Help me!¡± The handsome, silver-haired butler beside him smiled and said, ¡°His Highness is indeed very sincere. Most of the guards selected by His Highness are Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms. Only a small number of Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms can catch His Highness¡¯s attention. I¡¯ll now briefly exin some general knowledge about bing guards to you.¡± ¡°First of all, you¡¯re a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, so your sry is 10 million cosmic dors a year. Bing a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform will increase your sry to 100 million cosmic dors a year,¡± the silver-haired butler said. ¡°This bit of money is indeed nothing, but you will also get amission on the matters you¡¯ll be in charge of by His Highness¡¯s side in the future. That¡¯s the bulk of your ie. His Highness is rather generous with his men.¡± ¡°At the same time, you need to sign a lifelong contract with His Highness,¡± the silver-haired butler continued. ¡°Since His Highness treats you as one of his own, you have to serve him for the rest of your life. Of course, you can also return to your hometown in thest 100 years of your life.¡± ¡°Actually, it¡¯s fine to leave your homeworld. After all, you can contact your homeworld at any time through the virtual worldwork,¡± the silver-haired butler continued. ¡°Also, you can bring no more than ten people with you to the Primestar civilization! His Highness can guarantee that he will help them migrate to the Primestar civilization.¡± ¡°From today onward, all of you will be a part of the Primestar civilization,¡± the silver-haired butler stated. ¡°That¡¯s an advanced cosmic civilization. Over there, your family¡¯s descendants will receive education that far exceeds that of Earth. Their future will also be infinitely bright.¡± ¡°In the Primestar civilization, you and your family¡¯s descendants will have a brighter future.¡± The silver-haired butler was very proud. Prince Lunardo looked at Xu Jingming and smiled. ¡°Your daughter, Xu Lixing, is now a Lv. 6 cosmic lifeform, and your wife, Li Miaomiao, has also broken through to Lv. 5. Your family is considered rtively outstanding, far better than what the entire Earth offers. You shouldn¡¯t be in this weak civilization to begin with! The Primestar civilization¡­ is suitable for you and your family.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly. The other party had mentioned his daughter and wife¡¯s names. Was this a threat? ¡°I believe you will give me the right answer.¡± Lunardo looked at Xu Jingming. He was waiting¡­ He waited for the other party to bow his head respectfully and serve him as master! Although he was a member of the royal family, his branch was previously in the initial state of decline. He wasn¡¯t far from being stripped of his status as a member of the royal family, so he naturally didn¡¯t have too many outstanding subordinates. His brother¡¯s rise brought arge number of benefits! Lunardo also urgently needed outstanding subordinates. In the Primestar civilization, the truly top talents had long been poached. Moreover, the conditions offered were high. He had only traveled 34 cosmic sectors and visited weak civilizations to think of ways to recruit talents. He only needed to throw out a few bones to control the geniuses of weak civilizations. The cost was much lower than poaching people from the Primestar civilization. ¡­ At this moment, nobody on Earth dared to say a word in the hall. Some people even felt that it was a good thing for Earth for Xu Jingming to be Prince Lunardo¡¯s guard. ¡°Thank you for thinking highly of me, Your Highness.¡± Xu Jingming bowed slightly. ¡°But I have no intention of leaving my homeworld! I can¡¯t bring myself to leave my homeworld forever.¡± ¡°What?¡± People from both Earth and ck Moon were surprised. Chapter 453 - 453 Who Gave You the Courage? (3) 453 Who Gave You the Courage? (3) Xu Jingming rejected Prince Lunardo? Prince Lunardo frowned slightly and gazed at Xu Jingming. He said softly, ¡°Are you rejecting me?¡± ¡°How dare you!?¡± The silver-haired butler pointed at Xu Jingming and shouted angrily, ¡°His Highness personally extended you an invitation, yet you dare be so disrespectful?¡± Prince Lunardo frowned and extended his hand impatiently. The handsome, silver-haired butler immediately stopped. ¡°I can understand why you can¡¯t bear to leave your homeworld.¡± Prince Lunardo stared at Xu Jingming coldly. ¡°But doing so will make me very unhappy. I¡¯ll give you onest chance¡­ Are you willing to be my guard?¡± ¡°Xu Jingming.¡± An American from Earth¡¯s upper echelons got up and immediately said, ¡°His Highness is kind enough to offer you another chance! It¡¯s your luck to be His Highness¡¯s guard, and it¡¯s also Earth¡¯s luck! You have to seize the opportunity and consider yourself and your family, as well as Earth. You have to make the right choice!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming, you have to choose carefully. Otherwise, you will be a sinner of the entire civilization,¡± another EU executive got up and said. Prince Lunardo watched this scene coldly. He was used to it. Geniuses from weak civilizations eventually bowed their heads to him and became his guards and servants for the rest of their lives. ¡°Thank you for thinking highly of me, Your Highness.¡± Xu Jingming bowed slightly. ¡°I can¡¯t leave my homeworld for the rest of my life.¡± Many people¡¯s expressions changed. Prince Lunardo¡¯s expression changed, turning nasty as he stared at Xu Jingming with a livid expression. How dare he!? How dare he!? He didn¡¯t take me seriously at all! At this moment¡ª Even if Xu Jingming bowed his head and was willing to follow him, Lunardo wouldn¡¯t ept it. This was because Xu Jingming¡¯s rejection was a p to his face¡ªhis princely face! ¡°You didn¡¯t seize the opportunity I gave you,¡± Prince Lunardo said softly. The atmosphere in the hall froze. Everyone could sense his wrath. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly when he saw this. He had always been on Earth and had never gone out, yet he had even gotten into such trouble. He insisted on me bing a guard and servant for the rest of my life. He took umbrage as long as there wasn¡¯t agreement? Isn¡¯t that too domineering? But so what if he is domineering? ¡°I¡¯m very curious.¡± Prince Lunardo nced at him. ¡°Who gave you the courage to reject me twice?¡± ¡°This weak civilization on Earth? No.¡± ¡°Or is it that good friend of yours, Tejano?¡± Prince Lunardo looked at Xu Jingming with a faint smile. ¡°You used your rtionship with Tejano to deter the ck Moon civilization. Now, you want to use this to reject me?¡± ¡°A punk from a lowly, weak civilization like you¡­¡± Prince Lunardo stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Do you think you can be Tejano¡¯s true friend?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change. ¡°Let me tell you a principle: friendship is dependent on background.¡± Lunardo tapped his finger gently. ¡°Coincidentally, Tejano is also my friend! I¡¯ll ask him now and see if he¡¯s willing to back you up.¡± Lunardo tapped a projection. Soon, they connected across the universe. Buzz! A gray-skinned man drinking alcohol appeared on the projection. He had silver-gray hair¡ªit was Tejano. At this moment, Tejano was in thepany of his friends as he chuckled at the projection. ¡°Prince Lunardo, my friend, aren¡¯t you sightseeing and enjoying life in the various cosmic sectors? What made you think of me?¡± ¡°Of course, I missed you.¡± Lunardo smiled brightly. ¡°Moreover, I happened toe to Earth and encountered a lowly kid who doesn¡¯t know better¡ªXu Jingming. He even said that he was your friend. He doesn¡¯t even take me seriously by counting on your reputation.¡± Chapter 454 - 454 Lunardo and Tejano (1) 454 Lunardo and Tejano (1) In a scenic spot on a private, Tejano was drinking and chatting with a fatty. Not far away, waiters were focused on cooking. ¡°It¡¯s Lunardo,¡± Tejano said to the fatty before epting the transmission. Prince Lunardo appeared on the projection in front of him. ¡°¡­He even said that he was your friend. He doesn¡¯t even take me seriously by counting on your reputation!¡± Prince Lunardo smiled. ¡°I wonder how someone of your status got to know such a lowly kid.¡± Prince Lunardo continued, ¡°Even if you knew him in the past, you must¡¯ve been deceived by him! Tejano, do you want me to help you teach this kid a lesson?¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Tejano¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change as he asked in confusion. ¡°This Xu Jingming is a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform from a weak civilization. He thinks he¡¯s impressive just because he has some talent. Moreover, because of his rtionship with you, he¡¯s extraordinarily arrogant. He doesn¡¯t even take me seriously,¡± Prince Lunardo said. ¡°Although I took umbrage at hisments, I chose to contact you! I have to confirm if he¡¯s your friend! If he¡¯s your friend, I¡¯ll naturally cut him some ck. If not¡­ I¡¯ll make this punk from a weak and lowly civilization know his ce! He has to pay the price for what he did!¡± He had to pay the price for what he had done! These words made Tejano get what was on the other party¡¯s mind. The fat man by the side approached and appeared in the projection. He had cyan skin, a fat head, and big ears; he was as fat as a ball. He chuckled and said, ¡°It¡¯s me, Harmonie!¡± ¡°Oh, it¡¯s Harmonie.¡± Prince Lunardo nodded. ¡°You¡¯re with Tejano?¡± ¡°I¡¯m here on his private to have some fun.¡± Harmonie smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t me me for being direct! You, Lunardo, are also a member of the Primestar royal family! You¡¯re Lunarstar¡¯s younger brother. Is there a need to bicker with a punk from a weak civilization? Be magnanimous and treat him as entertainment. After all, a weak civilization will be afraid of your wrath.¡± Lunardo¡¯s expression changed slightly as he snorted. ¡°You don¡¯t know anything, being on the other side of the cosmic sector, yet you want me to be magnanimous? I say, Harmonie, you¡¯re an Origin lifeform after all. Yet, you remain so insensible despite your age?¡± ¡°Haha, you know my temper. I¡¯m just rash.¡± Harmonie chuckled. ¡°No matter what, there¡¯s really no need to be too calctive with a basic civilization! You¡¯ll only embarrass your royal family and your brother.¡± ¡°Shut up.¡± Lunardo¡¯s expression turned nasty. ¡°It was just a side remark. Take it or leave it; it¡¯s not like there¡¯s anything I can do.¡± Harmonie smiled and said a few words. Lunardo gazed at Tejano. ¡°Tejano, I¡¯m waiting for your answer. Is he your friend?¡± Tejano felt mixed emotions. Over the years of his adventuring, he had seen too much cruelty in the universe. He could also understand the situation of weak civilizations and imagine Xu Jingming¡¯s current situation. Xu Jingming is a member of a basic cosmic civilization after all, and he¡¯s a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform. He doesn¡¯t have the slightest ability to resist Lunardo. Even if Lunardo doesn¡¯t vite thew on the surface, by pulling some strings¡­ it will be a cmity for Earth¡¯s civilization. Xu Jingming will find himself in a dire situation, right? Tejano didn¡¯t take on a supercilious mentality toward weak civilizations. Under his parents¡¯ influence, he felt that all civilizations were a part of cosmic humanity. Feeling high and mighty just because he had a high status? Looking down on weak civilizations? Crushing weak civilizations? ¡°Lunardo,¡± Tejano said sincerely, ¡°Xu Jingming is indeed my friend, a friend I made on Earth! If he has offended you in any way, I¡¯ll apologize to you on his behalf.¡± On the projection, Lunardo was a little surprised as he looked at Tejano in disbelief. What? What kind of identity does Tejano have? He is considered one of the upper echelons of the entire cosmic human race. Why would he be friends with a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform from a weak civilization? And he even apologized on his behalf? ¡°You¡­¡± Prince Lunardo was a little puzzled. After all, he had been a member of the Primestar royal family since he was born! As his branch gradually declined, he ced greater importance on etiquette and status! He had never taken those basic civilizations seriously. ¡°He offended me.¡± Lunardo looked at Tejano. ¡°This kind of person is presumptuous. With such a character, do you think he¡¯s worthy of being your friend? Tejano, you¡¯re still young. Don¡¯t be fooled. You have to understand the minds of these weak civilizations. They approached you because of your status and authority! They have never treated you as a true friend!¡± ¡°Lunardo, I know you¡¯re very angry, so I apologize on his behalf,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Okay, let¡¯s put this matter to rest, alright?¡± Lunardo looked at Tejano. So did Tejano. The two fell silent for a full ten seconds. ¡°I¡¯ll let it pass on your ount.¡± Prince Lunardo nodded. ¡°Thanks.¡± Tejano smiled. ¡°But I still have to say that you¡¯re too young and have seen too little scheming,¡± Prince Lunardomented. ¡°I¡¯ve met too many people who deliberately approached me. Those from weak civilizations will do anything to get what they want, but in the end, it¡¯s all because of your authority and status. Don¡¯t treat these lowly people from weak civilizations as friends; otherwise, you will suffer.¡± Chapter 455 - 455 Lunardo and Tejano (2) 455 Lunardo and Tejano (2) ¡°I¡¯ll bear the consequences of any losses,¡± Tejano said with a smile. Prince Lunardo shook his head. ¡°How willful. That¡¯s right¡ªyou have the right to be willful.¡± With that said, he ended the transmission. After the projection dissipated, Tejano sat there in thought. ¡°Tejano.¡± Harmonie chuckled. ¡°I know Lunardo very well; he will seek revenge for the tiniest slight! As his brother¡¯s status increases, Lunardo¡¯s authority in the royal family will also increase. Even if he won¡¯t go overboard on your ount, he will definitely punish Xu Jingming for offending him.¡± Tejano nodded. ¡°I know. It¡¯s just that sometimes, I wonder why we have to rely on our authority to bully the weak?¡± ¡°Perhaps¡­¡± Harmonie smiled. ¡°Because you had your fair share of bullying.¡± ****** Earth. Prince Lunardo turned off the projection. At this moment, the hall was silent. The people from Earth and ck Moon didn¡¯t dare to say a word. The conversation made their hearts tremble. ording to Prince Lunardo, Harmonie was an Origin lifeform! Prince Lunardo retorted him despite him giving some advice! Ambassador Tejano does value friendship; he¡¯s still standing up for us. Everyone on Earth was secretly d that Tejano had shouldered the responsibility in the transmission. His attitude of apologizing on Xu Jingming¡¯s behalf made Earth feel a little more at ease. Now, it all depended on Prince Lunardo¡¯s decision. Tejano. Xu Jingming was also quite touched. The simple rtionship from back then had helped him at a critical moment. ¡°Hmph.¡± Prince Lunardo got up and nced at Xu Jingming coldly. ¡°Tejano can¡¯t tell, but I can tell clearly. For a lowly person like you toe into contact with Tejano, it must be because of his background and authority.¡± ¡°But I¡¯ll keep my promise and spare you,¡± Lunardo said. The moment that was said, the people from Earth heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°However¡­¡± Prince Lunardo coldly swept his gaze across the people from Earth. ¡°Earth¡¯s reception has been really disappointing. What a despicable civilization.¡± The moment he said that, the expressions of the Earthlings changed drastically. ¡°Your Highness,¡± Secretary General Angus said anxiously. ¡°Every moment in this despicable civilization sullies my existence. Let¡¯s go!¡± With an order, Lunardo immediately led his butler, guards, and servants out of the hall, ignoring the Earthling¡¯s apology. After flying out of the hall, the spaceship in the sky had already appeared, awaiting their arrival. Clearly, it had traversed the void and arrived here. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Prince Lunardo and the others entered the spaceship. ¡°Your Highness.¡± Secretary General Angus and the others wanted to say more. The spaceship had already turned into a stream of light and disappeared from the sr system in a sh. Secretary General Angus¡¯s face turned pale, and the others on Earth were a little terrified and uneasy. ¡°We¡¯re in big trouble.¡± ¡°Prince Lunardo said to spare Xu Jingming, but he said that we¡¯re a despicable civilization? He found our reception wanting?¡± ¡°Disaster, a cmity!¡± Many Earthlings were terrified. At this moment, they also saw Xu Jingming walking out of the hall. ¡°Xu Jingming!¡± An elder rushed over and shouted angrily, ¡°How can you be so foolish? Your selfishness has put Earth¡¯s civilization in a dire situation! Yes, the other party spared you, but he didn¡¯t say that he would spare Earth!¡± ¡°Our civilization on Earth has just integrated into the universe and is extremely weak. Prince Lunardo has plenty of ways to deal with us.¡± Someone else jumped in. One after another came out to criticize him. Some Chinese even stepped forward. ¡°Xu Jingming, you¡¯re too rash! You¡¯ve really gotten yourself into big trouble.¡± Members of the ck Moon civilization walked out of the hall. Captain Ennor smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Impressive¡ªyou have the guts to reject the royal family of the Primestar civilization. Moreover, he¡¯s a scion of the royal family who¡¯s in charge. My ck Moon civilization¡­ probably doesn¡¯t have anyone this bold.¡± ¡°What courage.¡± ¡°Impressive.¡± ¡°Earth, prepare to bear the consequences.¡± The ck Moon civilization members smiled and left. After all, Prince Lunardo hadn¡¯t targeted the ck Moon civilization from beginning to end. Moreover, the ck Moon civilization was much stronger. They also had two Origin lifeforms, and every Origin lifeform was an official member of the 17 top factions. They had some connections and weren¡¯t afraid of Prince Lunardo. Just like Harmonie¡ªalthough Prince Lunardo had snapped back at him, Harmonie could still reprimand Prince Lunardo. Origin lifeforms were members of the upper echelons of cosmic humanity to begin with. They had transcendent authority and weren¡¯t afraid of Lunardo. But¡­ Earth was rtively weak. ¡°I¡¯ll think of something,¡± Xu Jingming said before turning around and flying away like a stream of light. ¡°This Xu Jingming is too good at causing trouble.¡± Earth¡¯s reception party panicked. ¡°Let¡¯s return as soon as possible and discuss a solution.¡± ¡°We have to think of a way to clean up his mess.¡± ¡°China, it¡¯s all your fault.¡± ¡°At this point, let¡¯s get through this trouble. We don¡¯t know what Prince Lunardo will do.¡± Earth¡¯s reception party left one after another and returned to their countries to urgently discuss a solution. ****** Xu Jingming returned home and looked at his wife and daughter, who were still immersed in the virtual world. They didn¡¯t know what had happened. Chapter 456 - 456 Lunardo and Tejano (3) 456 Lunardo and Tejano (3) In the virtual chamber. Xu Jingming stood alone and learned everything through the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s surveince. ¡°All countries on Earth are urgently discussing this unexpected event,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI said. Surveince images appeared in midair¡ªthey were all scenes of emergency meetings between countries. Xu Jingming watched these scenes and could sense the fear and unease of the countries. His eyes turned colder. When you¡¯re weak, you can only hope that others will be kind and not bully you. Only by being strong can others not dare to bully us. Earth is still too weak. I¡¯m still too weak. Xu Jingming thought to himself. ¡°Master, are you going to Primordial City?¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI asked. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Manyrge factions in Primordial City invested in him, especially a genius like Xu Jingming from the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage. The probability of him bing an Origin lifeform was too high, and thoserge factions were willing to make an early investment in him. If he epted an investment, he could seek their help! Their credibility over the years was trustworthy, but after bing an Origin lifeform, Xu Jingming also needed to ¡®return the favor.¡¯ I originally wanted to avoid trouble before bing an Origin lifeform so that I wouldn¡¯t need to ept the investments of Primordial City¡¯s factions. After all, I¡¯ll need to return the benefits reaped in the future, Xu Jingming thought. But clearly, it¡¯s difficult for people not to be involved in trouble. ¡°With your potential, those investment factions will probably make a killing, Master,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor AI said. Xu Jingming immediately wanted to enter the virtual world. Suddenly¡ª Huh? Xu Jingming suddenly received a call. Tejano? ¡­ In his personal space in the virtual world. Xu Jingming stood in the hall and watched Tejano walk over from the void. ¡°Tejano.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes had a smiling look. ¡°How can you still smile?¡± Tejano helplessly walked to the sofa and sat down, casually pouring himself a ss of wine. ¡°Lunardo is very petty. He said that he would cut you some ck on my ount, but it¡¯s impossible for him to do nothing. With his character, he will definitely seek revenge as long as he lives.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Tejano said, ¡°However, such a member of the royal family values his reputation very much! Since he promised me, he probably won¡¯t seek revenge on you. However, he might vent his anger on Earth. Moreover, he will do things secretly and won¡¯t leave any evidence behind.¡± Tejano knew the style of some arrogant royal scions. ¡°Yes. Before he left, he even said that Earth¡¯s civilization was despicable.¡± Tejano nodded. ¡°That¡¯s within my expectations; that¡¯s Lunardo¡¯s character! And that¡¯s only now. Once his brother takes another step forward and inherits the throne of the Primestar civilization¡­ As the emperor of one of the three advanced civilizations in the universe, his authority will be ten or a hundred times greater than now.¡± Xu Jingming was helpless. ¡°Oh right.¡± Tejano gazed at Xu Jingming with anticipation in his eyes. ¡°You dared to reject him because¡­ you were selected by one of the 17 top factions during the mysteriousnd¡¯s selection?¡± ¡°Haha, you don¡¯t have to say anything.¡± Tejano smiled. ¡°Regardless of whether you have any other means, since I¡¯ve interfered in this matter, leave it to me.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Tejano, thank you.¡± After doing a little research, he understood that even being an official member of the Primordial Research Institute was nothing to Tejano, much less a peripheral member. Tejano helped him because he really treated him as a friend! ¡°You didn¡¯t even prepare a bottle of good wine to thank me.¡± Tejano took a sip of the wine and grimaced. ¡°You¡¯re too thrifty; you don¡¯t even buy some good wine in the virtual world.¡± ¡°We are a weak civilization, so we naturally have to be frugal. However, I guess I¡¯ll need to grit my teeth and be generous today.¡± Xu Jingming tapped his finger gently and bought a bottle of good wine before personally pouring Tejano a drink. ¡°That¡¯s more like it.¡± Tejanoy therefortably, holding a wine ss and tasting the wine. He also began to think of a solution. ¡°I have to get the think tanks toe up with a solution. I can¡¯t predict how Lunardo will take revenge. There¡¯s nothing I can do about it; my educational level is still low.¡± ¡°Thankfully, I have a group of smart people with high educational backgrounds.¡± Tejano thought for a moment before grabbing the wine Xu Jingming had just bought and leaving with the wine bottle. ¡°I have to settle your matter immediately. I¡¯ll make a move first; I¡¯ll take the wine with me.¡± Whoosh. Tejano carried the wine bottle and disappeared from his personal space. Xu Jingming held his cup. He only had one ss left of the precious wine. ¡°Tejano, my friend, thank you.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and raised his ss to take a sip. Chapter 457 - 457 Withdrawal from Earth (1) 457 Withdrawal from Earth (1) On the spaceship. Lunardo leaned back in a huge bath pool. Thin steam rose from the water, blurring his face. Beside him were two women. One was massaging his head and neck, and the other was carefully peeling fruits. Beside the bath, six women were scattering tender petals and pouring in expensive medicinal fluid. ¡°All of you, leave.¡± Lunardo nced at the six women in the distance. The six women immediately bowed and left, leaving only the two women serving him. ¡°I really can¡¯t understand why Tejano would consider a punk from a lowly and weak civilization a friend.¡± Lunardo frowned and whispered, ¡°What¡¯s more, I even asked him! Yet, he continued protecting Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°He¡¯s on the same level as me! Just a word from him, and I can easily send him a hundred or so subordinates. However, he isn¡¯t even willing to let me deal with a small fry!¡± ¡°That¡¯s an insult.¡± Lunardo¡¯s face was faintly discernible under the steam, and it became even gloomier. ¡°That¡¯s right. He¡¯s Tejano Redmond Xire after all. What can I do if he doesn¡¯t take me into ount?¡± ¡°These damn people were born with monstrous authority. Why would they care about me?¡± The closer Lunardo was to the core of the Primestar civilization, the more he understood that he was nothingpared to those truly important figures! His brother was from that circle. As for him¡­ At most, he was only an ¡®attachment¡¯ to his brother. ¡°But a weak civilization on Earth is nothing in front of me.¡± Lunardo got up and walked out of the bath. As he walked out, a robe naturally appeared on his body. Lunardo walked to a chair and sat down. He took a bite of the fruit fed by the maidservant beside him before reaching out to tap. Buzz! A projection appeared in front of him, and a hook-nosed elder in a loose ck robe quickly appeared on it. ¡°Your Highness,¡± the hook-nosed elder said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s rare for you to contact me. Oh¡­ You¡¯re visiting our Oohook Star Alliance now? You have toe to ck Moon civilization. I shall entertain you well.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t be going to the ck Moon civilization.¡± Prince Lunardo sat in a chair and appeared very rxed. He smiled and said, ¡°Mr. Merilun, I just left a weak civilization, Earth, and encountered your ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison there.¡± ¡°Earth?¡± Merilun was slightly stunned before nodding. ¡°Yes, our ck Moon civilization has a garrison there! We have some trade with them.¡± ¡°The members of your ck Moon civilization are very polite. I¡¯m quite satisfied with their hospitality.¡± Prince Lunardo smiled. ¡°But Earth¡¯s civilization is barbaric. They don¡¯t know etiquette.¡± ¡°Oh? They slighted you, Prince Lunardo?¡± Merilun asked. ¡°So what if they slight me? I can only endure it. They may be barbaric, but I still value etiquette. No matter how angry I am, all I can do is reprimand them,¡± Prince Lunardo said. ¡°Your Highness, you¡¯re kind,¡± Merilunmented with a smile. ¡°But to be honest, Earth¡¯s civilization is a little uncivilized, barbaric, andcking in etiquette. Such a civilization¡­ It¡¯s not suitable for the ck Moon civilization to have a deep rtionship with them,¡± Prince Lunardo said. ¡°Otherwise, if Earth gets into trouble, it will probably implicate the ck Moon civilization.¡± Merilun nodded when he heard that. ¡°I don¡¯t know much about Earth¡¯s civilization, so I¡¯ll arrange for someone to investigate if it¡¯s worth continuing trade with them.¡± ¡°I was only saying a few words on ount of us being friends.¡± Prince Lunardo smiled and said, ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t disturb you any further. In the future, give me a knock when youe to the Primestar civilization. I¡¯ll definitely entertain you warmly.¡± ¡°Definitely.¡± Merilun nodded. Only then did Lunardo end the transmission, and the projection dissipated. Lunardo sat there with a smile and ate the fruit beside him. ¡°Master, the ck Moon civilization will cut off all contact with Earth, right?¡± the woman massaging Lunardo¡¯s shoulders whispered. ¡°Definitely,¡± Lunardo replied confidently. ¡°The two Origin lifeforms of the ck Moon civilization are much more sensible than Tejano. They know who¡¯s worth making friends with.¡± ¡°Soon¡­¡± Lunardo said softly, ¡°The ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison will withdraw and cut off all contact with Earth. No powerful civilization will be willing to protect Earth.¡± ¡°What do you think will happen to a weak emerging civilization with only one habitable and no garrison? Besides, it¡¯s rather rich.¡± Prince Lunardo smiled. ¡°The greedy ones in the universe.¡± The two maidservants understood. ¡°Earth shall experience¡­ the true storms in the universe.¡± Prince Lunardo looked forward to it. ¡°I didn¡¯t break my promise to Tejano. I didn¡¯t deal with that lowly kid!¡± ¡°I¡¯m just giving the ck Moon civilization a friendly reminder. That¡¯s all.¡± Only then did Prince Lunardo feel better. With his character, he naturally had to seek revenge after being stifled. To him, this was only a small punishment! If it weren¡¯t for Tejano, his means would be much more terrifying. ****** Merilun sat on a chair and tapped a projection, producing a respectful middle-aged man. ¡°Cipo,¡± Merilun said. ¡°Teacher,¡± Cipo greeted respectfully. ¡°Your family is in charge of the development of Earth¡¯s civilization, right?¡± Merilun asked. Chapter 458 - 458 Withdrawal from Earth (2) 458 Withdrawal from Earth (2) ¡°Yes.¡± Cipo nodded. ¡°Abandon Earth and sever all contact with Earth,¡± Merilun instructed. ¡°Within three days, Earth¡¯s territory¡­ is not to have a single ck Moon citizen.¡± Cipo was stunned. ¡°Give up? Teacher, can I ask why?¡± ¡°Developing Earth¡¯s civilization only involves trillions of cosmic dors in wealth,¡± Merilun said, ¡°but if we continue developing it, it will attract Lunardo¡¯s hostility.¡± ¡°Prince Lunardo?¡± Cipo knew about Lunardo¡¯s sightseeing trip to Earth. ¡°Does our ck Moon civilization need to care about Lunardo?¡± Cipo whispered. ¡°Not now, but¡­ it¡¯s hard to say in the future,¡± Merilun answered. ¡°Many nobles within the Primestar civilization are investing in Lunardo and the others. His brother is indeed a very impressive figure.¡± ¡°Most importantly, Lunardo is a petty person,¡± Merilun said with a smile. Cipo was stunned. ¡°Offending a petty person will result in him remembering this forever,¡± Merilun said. ¡°Alright, execute my instructions immediately.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Cipo said respectfully. ¡­ ¡°What? Abandonpletely? Everyone within Earth¡¯s territory is to leave in three days?¡± Captain Ennor listened to the order in disbelief. ¡°Grandpa, we¡¯ve invested so much. To give up now¡­¡± ¡°This is an order from the top.¡± Cipo said coldly, ¡°Execute anyone who disobeys the order.¡± Captain Ennor¡¯s heart trembled. Order from the top? ¡°Yes! I¡¯ll give the order immediately,¡± Captain Ennor immediately replied. Cipo nodded slightly at him before the projection dissipated. Captain Ennor¡¯s eyes turned fierce. The orderes less than half a day after Prince Lunardo¡¯s departure! That foolish Xu Jingming offended Prince Lunardo and caused me to give up years of investment. Thankfully, I¡¯ve earned quite a bit over the years. At the very least, it wasn¡¯t a loss! ¡°Pass down my orders. The ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison and all the corporations in charge of extraction will evacuate in two days. Those who disobey the order will be imprisoned,¡± Captain Ennor ordered his subordinates. ¡­ Soon, on Earth. As they had been stationed here for years, many citizens of the ck Moon civilization had settled down. Now, all of them had to urgently withdraw after receiving an order. ¡°Is it that urgent?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve lived here for 18 years. Our children have all grown up. We really can¡¯t bear to part with this ce.¡± The upper echelons in charge of excavation were all cosmic citizens. They weren¡¯t willing to suffer on Mars, so most of them enjoyed life on Earth. Now, they were forced to leave. ¡°Daddy, are we leaving?¡± Some children couldn¡¯t bear to leave the ce they had been in for as long as they could remember. ¡°Son, we¡¯re returning to the ck Moon civilization. That¡¯s our homeworld,¡± the father said to his son with a smile. At the same time, he frowned and instructed, ¡°Butler, you have to pack all your items in an hour. We¡¯re boarding the spaceship.¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± The butler was also dispatching robots to disassemble arge number of items. Cosmic citizens¡¯ residences were naturally very particr. There were too many luxury items. ¡°Mr. Foton.¡± An Earthling rushed over. ¡°Are you leaving?¡± ¡°Yes, we have to leave immediately.¡± Mr. Foton nodded. ¡°Moreover, we won¡¯t be returning.¡± ¡°Mr. Foton, can you bring me and my family with you?¡± the Earthling asked anxiously. Mr. Foton shook his head. ¡°But you promised to help me migrate to the ck Moon civilization.¡± The Earthling was extremely anxious. ¡°To be honest with you¡­¡± Mr. Foton looked at the miserable Earthling. ¡°The higher-ups have ordered an emergency withdrawal. Moreover, they want to sever all contact with your Earth civilization. All migration ns will be revoked! Not to mention those who signed the contract, even the three Earthlings who have migrated will be expelled from the ck Moon civilization.¡± ¡°We won¡¯t ept any Earthlings in the ck Moon civilization,¡± Mr. Foton said. ¡°Why are you doing this? You¡ªyou¡¯re viting the contract.¡± The Earthling was rmed and furious. ¡°As you know, the ck Moon civilization officially has the right to veto in the migration contracts. Even if the migration seeds, you can be expelled!¡± Mr. Foton¡¯s eyes turned cold. ¡°Alright, you can leave.¡± The Earthling¡¯s heart turned cold. He looked at the smart bots around him and could only turn around and leave unwillingly. ¡­ ¡°Captain Ennor, Captain Ennor, what¡¯s going on?¡± Secretary General Angus stopped Captain Ennor. After all, Captain Ennor wouldn¡¯t stay on the ship for extended periods; he also enjoyed life on Earth. At this moment, he was also moving. ¡°You¡¯re asking me what¡¯s going on?¡± Captain Ennor looked at Secretary General Angus. ¡°Why don¡¯t you ask that genius from Earth, Xu Jingming, what¡¯s going on with him?¡± Secretary General Angus was stunned. ¡°I received an emergency order that our ck Moon civilization has to withdraw just half a day after Prince Lunardo¡¯s departure.¡± Captain Ennor shook his head. ¡°I believe you can guess the reason.¡± ¡°Prince Lunardo?¡± Secretary General Angus¡¯s face turned pale. ¡°What Earth will encounter next has nothing to do with our ck Moon civilization. It¡¯s all that Xu Jingming¡¯s fault! That damn Xu Jingming¡ªI never expected to be implicated by him!¡± Captain Ennor turned his head and ignored Secretary General Angus. Captain Ennor¡¯s family had already suffered a huge loss from the emergency relocation, so he was naturally in a bad mood. Moreover, he was certain that he wouldn¡¯t be interacting with Earth¡¯s civilization in the future. Why would he y nice with Secretary General Angus? ¡­ Xu Jingming stood in outer space outside Earth. He could clearly see small aircraft and smart bots flying away from Earth toward therge spaceships parked in space. People from the ck Moon civilization are withdrawing. Xu Jingming¡¯s gazended on Mars in the distance. Demolitions are also happening on Mars with no regard to the costs. There were manyrge bases built on Mars. They had many interconnected instruments that could be moved or dismantled! They also packed up everything that could be taken away in a short period of time. He sure is fast. The ck Moon civilization began to withdraw the day Lunardo left, Xu Jingming thought to himself. Lunardo really doesn¡¯t wait overnight when exacting revenge. ¡­ In just two days, the ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison and excavation personnel had all withdrawn from Earth. Even the only two cosmic tourists on Earth quickly evacuated when they received the news. These tourists traveling the universe had an acute sense and knew very well where danger was and where they couldn¡¯t stay for long! The entire sr system was cleaned out, leaving only Earthlings. Chapter 459 - 459 Cosmic Criminals (1) 459 Cosmic Criminals (1) Earth¡¯s virtual world, conference hall. Secretary General Angus and the representatives of the five council countries participated in the meeting. ¡°Ever since Prince Lunardo of the advanced cosmic civilization, the Primestar civilization, left Earth, we have been facing harsher conditions,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°We have to determine how to deal with these dangerous situations as soon as possible.¡± The American representative looked at the data in front of him and said in a deep voice, ¡°I would like to point out some data. Now that we are purchasing goods through the virtual world, other than the two intermediate cosmic civilizations in the entire Oohook Star Alliance, none of the other civilizations are willing to send us goods.¡± ¡°Virtual items are unaffected and can be traded with countless civilizations in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. However, only corporations in the two intermediate cosmic civilizations are willing to deliver physical goods! Transportation costs are high due to the distance.¡± ¡°Thankfully, there are still two intermediate cosmic civilizations that are willing to trade with us. Otherwise, we would only be able to trade across Star Alliances. That would make transportation costs several times higher,¡± the American representative said. ¡°Even so, many goods in the universe have significantly risen in cost!¡± The few people present felt the pressure. It was already difficult buying goods. How would Earth develop in the future? Secretary General Angus said, ¡°Our civilization on Earth is weak; we only have one habitable, and the trade volume isn¡¯t high. Therefore, our trade with those Oohook Star Alliance civilizations can be easily severed on a dime. This tells us¡­ how intimidating Prince Lunardo is!¡± ¡°Since the cost of trade has increased, we¡¯ll reduce it. Earth can still afford it,¡± the EU representative said, ¡°but what I¡¯m most worried about is that some cosmic criminals will target us without the ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison.¡± ¡°Yes, those cosmic criminals flout thew without any regard. They only care about money!¡± ¡°Unless there¡¯s some form of deterrence, they will definitelye for us.¡± The representatives of the five council countries discussed under great pressure. They knew the modus operandi of cosmic criminals very well. Cosmic criminals were afraid of those who were ¡®strong.¡¯ They didn¡¯t dare to rob them. As for the weak? They would plunder them regardless of their background! There were all kinds of cosmic criminals! Some were even Origin lifeforms! Some Origin lifeforms hadmitted heinous crimes, such as genocide and alien collusion. They weren¡¯t tolerated by the Cosmic Human Alliance. The universe was vast, and it was too difficult to capture an Origin lifeform with their strength. ¡°All of this is because of Xu Jingming,¡± the EU representative said. ¡°Now that we are isted, the cost of trade has increased rapidly, and we are facing the threat of space pirates! I wonder how long this willst.¡± ¡°100 years, 1,000 years, 3,000 years? As long as Prince Lunardo is alive, we will probably be isted. We were rapidly developing when we first integrated into the cosmic civilization, but we are now in a dangerous situation due to our istion,¡± the EU representative said anxiously. ¡°I foresee¡­ Earth being in the same situation for the next 3,000 years of my life.¡± ¡°If Earth really encounters a cmity and is massacred by space pirates because of this¡­¡± The EU representative gritted his teeth. ¡°The entire civilization will be wiped out! Then, China¡¯s Xu Jingming will be the civilization¡¯s unforgivable culprit.¡± Director Zhou fell silent. ¡°I still can¡¯t get my head around it at this moment.¡± Secretary General Angus shook his head. ¡°Why would Xu Jingming be so selfish? He put the entire civilization in a predicament for personal reasons?¡± ¡°Just because he¡¯s talented in martial arts doesn¡¯t mean that he is of good character,¡± the American representativemented coldly. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s pointlessining right now. He¡¯s a member of Earth. He has already offended Prince Lunardo, so it¡¯s toote for regret. Now, we even have to nicely request him to build stronger ties with Ambassador Tejano.¡± The other representatives nodded. Yes. Although they were filled with anger and med Xu Jingming for being selfish and foolish, they couldn¡¯t push him too hard! This was because the only backer Earth could rely on was Ambassador Tejano. It was obvious that Ambassador Tejano and Xu Jingming were very good friends. ¡°I¡¯ll contact Xu Jingming,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°I hope that he can use Ambassador Tejano¡¯s authority to improve Earth¡¯s situation.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t expect too much. I hope that Earth¡¯s civilization won¡¯t really go extinct because of this.¡± The EU representative snorted coldly. ¡°Let¡¯s talk about how we will be dealing with the precarious situation in the future,¡± Secretary General Angus said. ¡°I suggest expanding the construction ofary protection and increasing our deterrence abilities for counter-attacking.¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s house, virtual chamber. Most of the upper echelons on Earth now believe that I¡¯m a sinner. Xu Jingming looked at the footage. Although they won¡¯t dare to cross the line in front of me, they curse me behind my back. Many people smashed cups and cursed angrily behind his back. They scolded Xu Jingming for being an idiot. Some people even wanted to kill Xu Jingming and offer his corpse to Prince Lunardo! Of course, most of the upper echelons knew that this was an even more foolish act¡ªEarth couldn¡¯t withstand Ambassador Tejano¡¯s anger. ¡°Especially thoseckeys who colluded with the ck Moon civilization,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI said. ¡°The ck Moon civilization haspletely abandoned them. They me you for destroying their future.¡± Chapter 460 - 460 Cosmic Criminals (2) 460 Cosmic Criminals (2) ¡°These traitors aren¡¯t worth bothering,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°It¡¯s just that some of my good friends are ming me. Sigh¡­¡± Although ordinary people didn¡¯t understand the situation, all the cosmic lifeforms knew about the turn of events. Some of the cosmic lifeforms in China¡ªthose who adventured Blood Rain World and had some friendship with Xu Jingming¡ªfelt that he was in the wrong! ¡°I can understand them. They¡¯re right to me me; I did put the entire civilization in greater danger!¡± ¡°Master, you¡¯re a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute. It¡¯s impossible for you to sell yourself to Lunardo. You can¡¯t be med,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor AI said. ¡°Moreover, with you around, Earth won¡¯t really fall into a desperate situation.¡± ¡°But¡­ Earthings don¡¯t know this. I can¡¯t make it public either!¡± Xu Jingming now understood his senior brothers and sisters¡¯ feelings. All of them were elites and peerless geniuses. They had to hide their true talent and identity! Once they were exposed, it would be a true cmity if cosmic aliens targeted them. They were countless times more terrifying than being targeted by space pirates. I can only make it public after bing an Origin lifeform, Xu Jingming thought. For example, Senior Brother Gu Shan¡¯s father was furious and perplexed. He even gave up on his son, but Gu Shan endured it. It was the same for the others. All of them had to endure it. This is also a form of mental tempering, right? Xu Jingming thought to himself. Without this bit of endurance, how can one¡¯s mental strength be strong? How can one be an Origin lifeform? ****** The human race in the universe was vast, and the number of humans was uncountable. Coupled with the boundless universe, it was too easy to hide. Therefore¡­ The scale of cosmic criminals was huge! ¡°Have you heard? In the Milky Way in the 12th Star Zone, there¡¯s a weak civilization, Earth, that offended the Primestar royal family¡¯s scion. Earth has precious mineral deposits and is very rich.¡± ¡°I heard. I heard that it¡¯s worth at least trillions of cosmic dors.¡± In a tavern in a special virtual world, Oohook World, many criminals were drinking and chatting. This was a virtual world built by the dark forces of the Oohook Star Alliance at some cost. Of course, the technology used to build this virtual world was rtively low! They couldn¡¯t cultivate the evolutionary method in the virtual world; it simply allowed easiermunication. Moreover, only those from the Oohook Star Alliance could log in to this virtual world. As long as criminals were wanted, they didn¡¯t dare to log into the virtual world! Once they did, they would be exposed. The technology used in this kind of private virtual world was low-tech, so it couldn¡¯t track the position of every login. This spurred its use by criminals. ¡°Earth is a civilization after all. It¡¯s not something small-time space pirates like us can snatch.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! No matter how weak a civilization is, it¡¯s still a civilization. It has at least trillions in wealth, so its military strength definitely won¡¯t be bad. I¡¯m afraid only the top ten pirate factions of the Oohook Star Alliance have the confidence to take it down.¡± ¡°We definitely won¡¯t be able to gobble it. Come, let¡¯s drink.¡± These criminals drank and chatted. They had crimes to their name. If they were captured, they would be imprisoned for 1,000 to 2,000 years even if they survived the arrest! They naturally would rather be among other criminals. There were two criminal leaders in the corner of the tavern. ¡°Nock, I heard that you¡¯ve discovered an indigenous? You¡¯re dered yourself emperor on that indigenous?¡± ¡°Yeah, do you want it? I¡¯ll sell it to you for 200 billion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have that much money. I can consider it for 100 billion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll get at least 100 billion from selling this habitable. Moreover, there are arge number of natives on an habitable that hasn¡¯t been ¡®recorded¡¯ by the Cosmic Human Alliance. You can do whatever you want with it¡ªhow satisfying is that? 200 billion is a fair price.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ Oh right, Nock, are you interested in Earth?¡± ¡°I have ns. Are you in?¡± The two criminal leaders chatted. In this virtual Oohook World, the users were mainly criminals, but there were also some mysterious customers mixed in. They could be fromrge families, corporations, and even the minions of cosmic aliens. Here, there was no way to trace the login address, so it was naturally easy to set up shady businesses. There were some things thatrge families and corporations couldn¡¯t do, but criminals could. ***** On the 37th day after Prince Lunardo left Earth. A ferocious-looking, 30-kilometer-long, and hammer-shaped spaceship tore through space and appeared in the sr system. In themand hall of the hammer-shaped spaceship. A tall, cold man stood in the middle and looked at the figure on the screen¡­ ¡°Brother, we¡¯re here,¡± the cold man said. ¡°Let¡¯s proceed as nned,¡± the stocky, bald man sitting on the screen stated leisurely. ¡°This is only the beginning. There¡¯s no need for much; just extorting 300 billion cosmic dors will be sufficient. We can also use this opportunity to see how strong Earth¡¯s civilization is.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The cold man nodded. ¡°I believe Earth will bow its head.¡± ¡°Begin,¡± the stocky bald man instructed. The cold man immediately turned around and looked at the group of cosmic lifeform criminals beneath him. These cosmic lifeform criminals were all wanted and were his most trustworthy subordinates. Instead, many of theary lifeforms were coerced into joining them. ¡°Let¡¯s begin. Let¡¯s see what Earth has.¡± The cold man¡¯s eyes were crazy. Chapter 461 - 461 Cosmic Criminals (3) 461 Cosmic Criminals (3) Clunk! Clunk! Clunk! The surface of the hammer-shaped spaceship began to reveal formidable muzzles. The most eye-catching main cannon¡¯s muzzle was 800 meters in diameter, and the auxiliary cannon muzzles were 120 meters in diameter. ¡­ The moment this spaceship arrived in the sr system, Earth¡¯s security defense system discovered it and issued an rm. Earth¡¯s upper echelons urgently convened in the virtual world. A schr pointed at the hammer-shaped spaceship and introduced it. ¡°This is a cosmic transport ship, but it has undergone plenty of modification. It¡¯s clearly much more bloated than an ordinary ck Brilliance Mark 5. Moreover, it has an additionalary-level main cannon installed. The muzzle is 800 meters in diameter, enough to seriously injure a.¡± ¡°Can Earth¡¯s security defense system block their attacks?¡± the brass asked. ¡°Yes.¡± The schr nodded. At this moment¡ª A notification was sent. ¡°Hello, Earth,¡± the cold man said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll give you 20 minutes to prepare 300 billion cosmic dors¡¯ worth of assets. If you can¡¯t produce it in 20 minutes¡­ we willunch an attack on Earth.¡± ¡°I hope your¡¯s defense system can perfectly defend against the 12 different attacks we have prepared. But ording to my predictions, those security defense systems aren¡¯t that perfect. At least one-tenth of the poption on your will die!¡± the cold man said. ¡°At the same time, we will destroy the moon and seriously damage Mars.¡± ¡°I believe you can still survive with the help of the¡¯s security defense system, but your future ecosystem will be much worse.¡± The cold man smiled and stated, ¡°I don¡¯t want much¡ªonly 300 billion!¡± ¡°Whether you hand over 300 billion or go to war is up to you. Hahaha¡­ It¡¯s been a long time since I fought a civilization.¡± The cold man¡¯s eyes were filled with madness. ¡°You still have 18 minutes and 39 seconds to prepare!¡± Only a countdown remained on the screen as the seconds ticked by. The upper echelons of Earth looked at each other in shock and anger. ¡°Can we perfectly defend against all 12 attacks he mentioned?¡± ¡°Can we counter-attack and destroy that spaceship?¡± ¡°Once war breaks out, the moon will be destroyed, and Mars will be seriously damaged. The entire sr system¡¯s operation will be affected.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t agree! If they seed in extorting 300 billion this time, there will be another 300 billion. How can we withstand repeated extortions?¡± ¡°A first will lead to many more.¡± ¡°Then, what should we do? Reject him? Start a war?¡± The upper echelons of Earth were arguing. ¡­ ¡°The space pirates have finally appeared.¡± Xu Jingming immediately received the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI rm and watched the hammer-shaped spaceship from afar. Those who are down need not fear no fall. These space pirates are all desperadoes! They are down, but Earth has too many considerations. Once a war breaks out, if one-tenth of Earth¡¯s poption dies, that means hundreds of millions dead, Xu Jingming thought. Thankfully, Tejano has taken overpletely. Otherwise, I would¡¯ve had to seek the help of Primordial City, Xu Jingming thought. Without sufficient strength, one wouldn¡¯t dare to reject Prince Lunardo. Tejano had promised to give him full authority, so Xu Jingming waspletely aware of his n and was still very confident. ¡°Mr. Xu Jingming, can I make a move now?¡± ¡°Sorry to trouble you,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Let¡¯s follow your n.¡± ¡°Alright,¡± a gentle voice replied. ¡­ Immediately after, in the sr system. Countless beams of light gathered at one spot. ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± Be it the pirates or Earth, they were surprised to discover that arge amount of light in the sr system was being drawn to a point! This strange phenomenon made them feel uneasy. In the sr system, countless rays of light gathered toward that spot and finally condensed into a figure¡ªa yellow-shirted figure. His entire body emitted light, and his eyes were as dazzling as stars. He looked at the hammer-shaped spaceship, causing all the space pirates¡ªbe it the Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform leaders or therge number ofary lifeforms inside the huge spaceship¡ªto be swept up. There were more than 80,000 people in the spaceship, and all of them felt their bodies freeze. They became motionless. Light flowed naturally in the spaceship, and everyone illuminated was frozen. ¡°I¡¯m the Redmond Group¡¯s Yellow-Shirted Envoy, #1037.¡± The yellow-shirted man¡¯s voice echoed in the space pirate spaceship and also through Earth¡¯s security defense system. The entire security defense system waspletely infiltrated by the yellow-shirted man. ¡°I¡¯m under orders to protect Mr. Xu Jingming.¡± The yellow-shirted man¡¯s voice echoed throughout the spaceship and Earth. Chapter 462 - 462 Yellow-Shirted Envoy and Redmond (1) 462 Yellow-Shirted Envoy and Redmond (1) The space pirates in the spaceship could clearly see the yellow-shirted figure in space through the surveince system. His eyes were like stars that contained unimaginable energy. ¡°Yellow-Shirted Envoy of the Redmond Group? #1037?¡± ¡°How is that possible? We¡¯re here to deal with a weak new civilization. Why would the Redmond Group send a Yellow-Shirted Envoy?¡± ¡°Earth¡¯s Xu Jingming is only a Evernight Medal recipient of the Redmond Group. There are millions of people in the Cosmic Human Alliance who have received such a medal. How can he be protected by a Yellow-Shirted Envoy?¡± ¡°No!¡± ¡°That shouldn¡¯t have happened!¡± The leaders of the pirates grasped detailed information. They also knew that Xu Jingming had some rtionship with Tejano, but the Yellow-Shirted Envoys were the assets of the Redmond Group after all! Mobilizing any Yellow-Shirted Envoy required adhering to strict procedures. Tejano casually sent a terrifying weapon like the Yellow-Shirted Envoy for a friend from a weak civilization? This didn¡¯t make sense! Although all kinds of thoughts raced through their minds, none of the pirates could move or speak under the cirction of light. ¡°Of the 89,321 space pirates, 189 cosmic lifeforms are wanted.¡± The yellow-shirted figure¡¯s voice echoed in the spaceship and Earth¡¯s security defense system. ¡°ording to the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s ¡®Space Pirateship Act,¡¯ these 189 people will now be executed! The execution process will be synchronized with the virtual worldwork!¡± ¡°No¡ª¡± ¡°No!¡± ¡°Redmond Group!¡± The pirate leaders were horrified, but they couldn¡¯t say a word. Under the cirction of light, their bodies disintegrated. ¡°The other pirates will be detained, tried, and sentenced by the Redmond Group.¡± Just as the yellow-shirted figure finished speaking, the frozen light dissipated. The grip on the pirates¡¯ bodies rxed, and they copsed to the ground without any resistance, falling unconscious. Before they fainted, many pirates revealed looks of delight when they heard the verdict. This was because many of them were ¡®taken against their will.¡¯ Someary lifeforms were subjugated from birth and were forced to work for the pirate leaders. They also wanted to enter the universe¡¯s normal human world and enjoy a normal life. Even if they were sentenced, they couldn¡¯t ask for more. ording to the Space Pirateship Act, any human could kill wanted space pirates without being dealt any charges. However, space pirates who weren¡¯t wanted had to be handed over to an official organization that had the authority to judge them. For example, any Star Alliance or intermediate cosmic civilization had the right to judge space pirates. The Redmond Group was also given such authority. ¡­ On Earth. The upper echelons of the Earth Alliance saw everything clearly through theary security defense system. The space pirates that gave Earth a headache were finished off just like that? ¡°A Yellow-Shirted Envoy from the Redmond Group? He actually appeared on Earth to protect Xu Jingming?¡± a Caucasian elder murmured in disbelief. ¡°It¡¯s said that the Yellow-Shirted Envoys of the Redmond Group are all smart bots at the Civilization level. A Yellow-Shirted Envoy can easily destroy some weak basic civilizations in the universe and sweep through a gxy. They have the basic destructive ability of a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°A Yellow-Shirted Envoy can destroy an entire civilization.¡± ¡°The Redmond Group has 3,000 Yellow-Shirted Envoys and 22 Silver-Robed Envoys. It¡¯s said that the Silver-Robed Envoys have the basic destructive ability of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. 22 Silver-Robed Envoys and 3,000 Yellow-Shirted Envoys areparable to the military strength of an intermediate cosmic civilization.¡± An intermediate cosmic civilization usually had a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform and a group of Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms. Many Origin lifeforms used technological weapons, so their destructive power was naturally terrifying. Coupled with therge number of fleets and some destructive weapons¡­ The Redmond Group had 3,000 Yellow-Shirted Envoys and 22 Silver-Robed Envoys. Together, they had the destructive ability of an intermediate cosmic civilization. ¡°A Yellow-Shirted Envoy was deployed to Earth? It¡¯s #1037 of the 3,000?¡± The upper echelons of Earth¡¯s civilization were a little stunned. They had learned a lot of information in the virtual world, but this was something beyond them. Who would¡¯ve thought that a Yellow-Shirted Envoy would reallye to Earth? It looked like a person. In fact, it was a high-tech destructive weapon! ¡°I¡¯ve long heard that the Redmond Group is a hegemonic faction in the entire Hunter Cosmic Sector. It has even infiltrated the 34 cosmic sectors of the cosmic human race. The Envoy System is only one of the Redmond Group¡¯s defense systems, but it¡¯s already so terrifying! The Redmond Group¡¯s overall strength¡­ is unimaginable.¡± An Earth executive¡¯s eyes were filled with admiration, and his voice trembled. ¡°Most intermediate cosmic civilizations are no match for the Redmond Group.¡± ¡°I never expected the Redmond Group to send a Yellow-Shirted Envoy to protect Xu Jingming.¡± The upper echelons of Earth were pleasantly surprised and conflicted. They were pleasantly surprised because this was a solid backer! They believed that it was enough to intimidate all the covetous space pirates. If Earth could really cozy up to him, its future would be infinitely bright. They felt conflicted because¡­ the Yellow-Shirted Envoy had said that he was here to protect Xu Jingming! ¡°What kind of ability does Xu Jingming have to make Ambassador Tejano treat him like this?¡± ¡°Making friends is also a talent! It¡¯s even higher than Xu Jingming¡¯s talent in the evolutionary path.¡± Everyone on Earth sighed with emotion. Even some people who hated Xu Jingming to the core were envious of him. Chapter 463 - 463 Yellow-Shirted Envoy and Redmond (2) 463 Yellow-Shirted Envoy and Redmond (2) Was he good at sucking up, or did he have an extremely high EQ? How did he manage to convince Tejano into offering so much? I¡¯ve been friends with Ambassador Tejano for decades. Why didn¡¯t he care about me this much? Secretary General Angus thought to himself. What did he do to make Tejano help him? ******* In the living room of Xu Jingming¡¯s house. The yellow-shirted man stood in the living room and said in a gentle voice, ¡°Other than 189 space pirates who have been executed, I¡¯ve temporarily ced the rest in that spaceship. The Redmond Group will collect them shortly.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Thank you for your help.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just carrying out orders,¡± the yellow-shirted man said with a smile. Xu Jingming also knew very well. Ever since Tejano officially started his business and made waves in the universe, his father, Redmond, had given Tejano use of three Silver-Robed Envoys and 300 Yellow-Shirted Envoys. Tejano felt that his career had just begun, so he didn¡¯t need so many Yellow-Shirted Envoys for the time being. Therefore, he only epted three Silver-Robed Envoys and 100 Yellow-Shirted Envoys. When his career expanded in the future and he needed more strength, it wouldn¡¯t be toote to have the other Yellow-Shirted Envoys dispatched. This time¡­ Tejano was nearby and mobilized a Yellow-Shirted Envoy from the Oohook Star Alliance, getting it to arrive on Earth as quickly as possible. After all, he still had 200 Yellow-Shirted Envoys left. This was his personal quota, and he didn¡¯t need to go through the Redmond Group¡¯s higher-ups for approval. ¡°Director Zhou from China is here.¡± The yellow-shirted man nced outside and gave him a heads-up. ¡°I¡¯ll take my leave first. Call me anytime if there¡¯s anything.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming got up. The yellow-shirted man walked out of the living room and met the visiting Director Zhou in the courtyard. ¡°You are¡ª¡± Director Zhou stared at the yellow-shirted man with widened eyes. The yellow-shirted man nodded slightly before turning into light and dissipating. ¡°Director Zhou.¡± Xu Jingming also came to the courtyard to wee him. ¡°Was that the Yellow-Shirted Envoy?¡± Director Zhou couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The technology contained in a Civilization-level smart bot is fascinating.¡± Director Zhou sighed. Smart destructive weapons of this level were very rare among cosmic humans, and they couldn¡¯t be bought at all. Director Zhou then focused his gaze on Xu Jingming. ¡°You didn¡¯t reveal the fact that the Redmond Group sent a Yellow-Shirted Envoy. All the cosmic lifeforms on Earth have been panicking recently.¡± ¡°This was a n formted by Tejano. We had to keep it a secret and not leak the news,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°We wanted to wait for the first batch of enemies to charge over before killing them to show our determination and our act of deterrence to the rest.¡± Regardless of the background of the first batch of enemies, the Yellow-Shirted Envoy was already on standby. ¡°Ambassador Tejano sure thought it through,¡± Director Zhou praised before giving him a thumbs-up. ¡°Your friendship with Ambassador Tejano is also extraordinary.¡± Now, many people on Earth felt that Xu Jingming¡¯s ability to make friends was brilliant. ¡°I¡¯m also very grateful to him.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Oh right, the Redmond Group will arrive on Earth in a few days.¡± ¡°They¡¯reing?¡± Director Zhou was puzzled. ¡°One of the reasons is to collect the space pirates in space. The second reason, and most importantly, it¡¯s to build a Redmond Group Star Zone branch within Earth¡¯s territory,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°After all, the Yellow-Shirted Envoy will be stationed here permanently. It¡¯s very suitable for a branch.¡± With the Yellow-Shirted Envoy permanently stationed here, such strength naturally couldn¡¯t be wasted. It could be considered an efficient use of the Yellow-Shirted Envoy by instantly establishing a branch. ¡°The Redmond Group¡¯s Star Zone branch?¡± Director Zhou was excited. ¡°How much space does it need? Earth is only this big. Is there enough space?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t need to be too big; it¡¯s mainly to serve high-end customers,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°100 square kilometers is enough. Perhaps a starport needs to be built in outer space to park external spaceships. Of course, the Redmond Group will discuss the details with you when they arrive.¡± ¡°Alright, alright.¡± Director Zhou was so excited that his face flushed red. ¡°A branch of the Redmond Group? On Earth? Now, Earth will be a trading center.¡± ¡°In the past¡ª¡± Director Zhou smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°¡ªeveryone was worried that Earth¡¯s civilization¡¯s istion would limit its development. Now that the Redmond Group is building a branch here as well as a starport¡­ Earth¡¯s development will be much faster in the future. Jingming, you have to know that all of this is because of Ambassador Tejano.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Humans have to be grateful,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°We have to remember how Ambassador Tejano has helped you and Earth.¡± ¡°Got it,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Ambassador Tejano ignores us, but he sees you in a different light,¡± Director Zhou reminded. ¡°Interpersonal rtionships need to be maintained. It fades from less interaction. You have to put in more effort in this aspect!¡± Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. Put in more effort? ¡°Earth¡¯s greatest reliance now is Ambassador Tejano. It¡¯s not easy for weak civilizations to survive in the universe,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°As long as you maintain your friendship with Ambassador Tejano, you will be doing a lot for Earth.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming had aplicated expression. He somewhat understood. In the eyes of Earth¡¯s upper echelons, he was the link between Earth and Tejano. ¡°Are you 100% certain about establishing a Star Zone branch on Earth?¡± Director Zhou asked. ¡°If there¡¯s no problem, I¡¯ll report it to the Alliance.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± Director Zhou had rushed over and said a few words in the courtyard. He didn¡¯t enter the house or drink a cup of tea before leaving excitedly. Xu Jingming watched him leave before turning to enter the house. ¡°Dad.¡± His daughter, Xu Lixing, had just left the virtual chamber and was looking at Xu Jingming excitedly in the living room. ¡°I heard from the other cosmic lifeforms on Earth that space pirates wanted to plunder Earth. A Yellow-Shirted Envoy from the Redmond Group appeared? He said that he was under orders to protect you?¡± Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. ¡°You know about it too?¡± ¡°There are only so many cosmic lifeforms on Earth, and the news is going viral! There are even videos of space pirates threatening us.¡± Xu Lixing was extremely excited. ¡°Many of themined about you in front of me previously, but now, everyone is saying¡­ that you¡¯re the best, Dad!¡± ¡°Many people med me in front of you?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Xu Lixing¡¯s expression froze before she lowered her head. ¡°Yes, I didn¡¯t say anything. In fact, someone scolded you in front of me and felt that you were the one who brought harm to Earth. They even said¡­ that if Earth¡¯s civilization were to be wiped out because of this, you would be the greatest sinner. However, they have all changed their minds. Someone even apologized to me!¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Many cosmic lifeforms on Earth cursed him, and some of them were even his friends. ¡°Dad, you¡¯re really impressive. How did you get Tejano to be willing to send a Yellow-Shirted Envoy?¡± Xu Lixing was curious. ¡°I saw the information. There¡¯s plenty of red tape before the Redmond Group sends a Yellow-Shirted Envoy.¡± ¡°Alright, stop asking. I still have something on.¡± Xu Jingming turned and left. Xu Lixing curled her lips and excitedly went to her virtual chamber to exchange information with the other cosmic lifeforms on Earth. She had been quite aggrieved in the past few days. Now that the situation had changed, she was even more excited than her father! ¡­ In a distant and mysterious ce deep in the universe. A fat, silver-gray short-haired man with a wide and fat head sat at the table with a smile. He looked at therge amount of information flowing on the projection and pondered as he read. ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond.¡± Suddenly, a voice sounded in the surroundings. ¡°Speak.¡± Redmond continued reading the flowing information. ¡°Xu Jingming encountered some trouble, but my second carrier didn¡¯t make a move,¡± the voice said. ¡°Because your son, Tejano, sent a Yellow-Shirted Envoy to protect Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°My son?¡± Redmond was surprised. ¡°Your son became good friends with Xu Jingming while he was on Earth. Therefore, he sent a Yellow-Shirted Envoy this time,¡± the voice continued. Redmond smiled and said, ¡°This kid is still so willful.¡± ¡°Tejano is willful,¡± the voice continued. ¡°As long as he doesn¡¯t worry me.¡± Redmond was clearly in a good mood. ¡°Continue protecting Xu Jingming in secret. Make sure he¡¯s safe.¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the voice replied before disappearing. Redmond continued reading the information on the projection, immersed in his research. Chapter 464 - 464 Storm (1) 464 Storm (1) Earth. In a caf¨¦ by the street in a beautiful city, a man in a floral shirt sat in an alfresco setting. He drank coffee and watched the refreshing beauties pass by. Wow, the beauties on Earth are really not bad. At the very least, they suit my aesthetic standards. The man in the floral shirt smiled as he watched. Moreover, the beauties dress rather skimpily during summer. ¡°Is there something wrong with this guy? Why isn¡¯t he staying inside the caf¨¦ on such a hot day and instead insists on being outdoors?¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t he find it hot?¡± ¡°He¡¯s the only one sitting outside anyway. It¡¯s afternoon now, so the temperature has to be 35¡ãC. He¡¯s probably the only one who can stand it.¡± ¡°Ever since the evolutionary method became widespread, all kinds of mavericks have appeared,¡± the beauties passing by murmured as they nced at the man in the floral shirt. The man in the floral shirt blinked when he heard that. Hot? He looked up at the sun. You call suchfortable weather hot? Only the temperature on a neutron star can be considered hot. Sigh, as the esteemed head butler of the Primordial Research Institute, only the dean can instruct me. Now that Deputy Dean Redmond is in charge of the research institute, he hasmand over me. The man in the floral shirt shook his head. With my identity, my second carrier is extremely important. The missions I¡¯ve carried out in the past were all important matters for the entire cosmic human race. Now, I¡¯m just a bodyguard for a cosmic lifeform. Seriously¡­ No cosmic alien races areing either. Can¡¯t a fewe for me to kill? I¡¯m so bored. Life gets boring if one lives too long. Heynguidly on thewn chair. He didn¡¯t need to study or do research. With his long life, he could only think of ways to have fun. Xu Jingming, my first carrier is at the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s headquarters. For my second carrier to be protecting you, you¡¯re really something. The man in the floral shirt looked at Xu Jingming, who was cultivating his visualization in the virtual chamber. However, you¡¯ve cultivated the evolutionary method for nearly 20 years, and your mental strength index has exceeded 9,000. This talent is a little terrifying that even Deputy Dean Redmond was shocked. Moreover, your mental strength improved much faster after participating in the Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. At this speed, it¡¯s almost certain that you¡¯ll be an Origin lifeform from 40 years of evolutionary method cultivation? This is even more astonishing than when Deputy Dean Redmond was young. If I¡¯ve recalled correctly, Deputy Dean Redmond became an Origin lifeform after 55 years of cultivation. The man in the floral shirt looked forward to it. Our Primordial Research Institute has produced many talents in this era! First, there was Redmond, and now, there¡¯s Xu Jingming. This generation haspletely suppressed Eternal Academy and Spacetime Ind. No, no. I can¡¯t be happy too early. Xu Jingming¡¯s achievements aren¡¯t assured for the next few thousand or tens of thousands of years, the man in the floral shirt thought. In his long life, he had seen the ups and downs of the human race. Talents from different generations appeared, and every impressive figure attracted his attention. As the head butler of the Primordial Research Institute, he looked forward to its growth. Xu Jingming was cultivating his visualization, but he couldn¡¯t sense this person¡¯s existence. After all, the Primordial Battle Armor he wore was also managed by the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s headquarters¡ªit was actually managed by this head butler. ¡­ The territory of the Oohook Star Alliance had a maximum diameter of 580 million light-years. It wasposed of more than 100,000 gxies, and it was extremely vast. It was just like how Earth was only discovered after they came into contact with the virtual world through the virtual chamber! By the same logic, many civilizations in the Oohook Star Alliance remained undiscovered. Many were still in a very primitive state. Rainsaepe was an indigenous habitable. This was ruled by space pirates. ¡°This beautiful habitable ispletely under my control.¡± Nock was in the most luxurious building in the floating city, overlooking the entire. As a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, he could see every corner of the habitable with his naked eye. ¡°I have control over all the 1.9 billion native humans and can do whatever I want. The Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws have no power over me; it feels wonderful,¡± Nock whispered. ¡°However¡­¡± ¡°Yellow-Shirted Envoy!¡± Nock¡¯s expression turned nasty. The squadron I sent to Earth was wiped out by a Yellow-Shirted Envoy? As one of the top five pirate factions in the entire Oohook Star Alliance, there was no need to mobilize all their strength to deal with Earth. Just one squadron was enough to carry out extortion. However, this squadron encountered the Yellow-Shirted Envoy. Although the spaceship¡¯s star chart has multipleyers of protection, the Redmond Group can crack it if they really want to. It¡¯s very likely that they will track down some strongholds and find more based on these strongholds. Nock felt terrible. Are we going to give up on theirs we worked so hard to build, as well as this habitable in front of me? Nock was indignant. Years of hard work. Nock finally reached out and tapped gently, and a figure appeared on the projection. A blurry figure enveloped in ck mist wore a purple robe and looked over coldly. ¡°Your Excellency.¡± Nock bowed extremely respectfully. ¡°Speak.¡± The purple-robed figure looked down at him. ¡°I broke the rules to suddenly contact you because I¡¯ve encountered an emergency,¡± Nock said respectfully. ¡°Just today, I sent a squadron under me to plunder Earth¡¯s civilization, but they encountered the Yellow-Shirted Envoy of the Redmond Group, #1037. The Yellow-Shirted Envoy killed the wanted space pirates and captured the other space pirates alive. That spaceship was also captured¡­ I¡¯m worried that the star chart on the spaceship will expose some of my strongholds.¡± Chapter 465 - 465 Storm (2) 465 Storm (2) ¡°Yellow-Shirted Envoy?¡± The purple-shirted figure frowned. ¡°From the intelligence I gathered, Earth¡¯s Xu Jingming has some rtionship with Tejano from the Redmond Group, but I never expected the Yellow-Shirted Envoy to appear.¡± Nock was extremely respectful. ¡°Sir, what should I do?¡± ¡°You alone will temporarily abandon all your strongholds and head to a deste nobody knows about to hide,¡± the shirted figure instructed. ¡°You can return if the Redmond Group doesn¡¯t attack in 20 years.¡± ¡°Twenty years? Alone?¡± Nock hesitated. ¡°Once the Redmond Group pursues the matter, staying in their will only result in death,¡± the purple-shirted figure said. ¡°Get moving.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Nock didn¡¯t dare to hesitate. The projection dissipated, and the transmission ended. On the surface, he was the boss of the Squarestar Bandits, but his faction was able to expand so much because he had an Origin lifeform backing him! He still didn¡¯t know the true identity of his benefactor. However, the benefactor knew everything about him. If he was obedient, he would be the leader. If he was disobedient, he would probably die quickly. I¡¯ll put up with it for 20 years. Nock boarded a small spaceship that very day and silently left Rainsaepe. After leaving, he gave instructions to his subordinates to handle matters. As long as he could remotely control his subordinates through the, he was confident in keeping everything within his control even if he didn¡¯t appear for decades. After all, his personal strength and his bioarmor were enough to deter those with ambitions. Sigh, I¡¯ll spend the next 20 years here. Nock¡¯s small spaceship entered a cave inside the lifeless rock and lived here alone. He couldn¡¯t enter the virtual world either. The simple virtual world¡ªOohook World¡ªthat the pirates logged into was much inferior in terms of pleasure. Nock could only put up with all of this. ****** The leader of those space pirates lived alone on a deste. At this moment, Prince Lunardo had arrived at a basic cosmic civilization and was enjoying its hospitality. ¡°Mmm.¡± Prince Lunardo wore a local costume and ate local fruits as he looked at the artwork they disyed. ¡°Not bad, not bad.¡± Prince Lunardo nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Your Lampa civilization is average, but you are talented in painting.¡± ¡°These three are all treasures of our civilization. Since Your Highness likes them, please ept them. Only in the hands of someone with noble status will these treasures be more valuable,¡± the receptionist said warmly. Prince Lunardo smiled and nodded, and his subordinates immediately helped him ept it. ¡°Your Highness.¡± The handsome, silver-haired butler walked forward and nced around. Immediately, a maidservant stepped forward and ushered the Lampans out. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Lunardo asked. ¡°Something big has happened on Earth,¡± the handsome, silver-haired butler whispered. ¡°Oh?¡± Prince Lunardo was a little expectant. ¡°Spill it.¡± ¡°After Earth¡¯s civilization was isted, a space pirate squadron finally appeared,¡± the handsome, silver-haired butler said. ¡°These pirates naturally came when they smelled something.¡± Prince Lunardo scoffed. He knew the nature of these space pirates very well. ¡°But a Yellow-Shirted Envoy from the Redmond Group appeared. He publicly announced that he was under orders to protect Xu Jingming,¡± the silver-haired butler said. ¡°He easily finished off those pirates.¡± Bang! The fruit te beside Prince Lunardo¡¯s hand was overturned and shattered. ¡°Damn it.¡± Prince Lunardo¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°You sent a Yellow-Shirted Envoy for a weak and lowly civilization?¡± He had to admit that he didn¡¯t even have a single Yellow-Shirted Envoy! That was a Civilization-level smart bot after all, possessing the basic destructive power of a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. Prince Lunardo couldn¡¯t buy such a terrifying weapon¡­ Of course, he couldn¡¯t afford it either. ¡°Your Highness, what should we do next?¡± the handsome, silver-haired butler asked softly. What should I do? Prince Lunardo shot him a nce. ¡°What can I do? Would I dare do anything?¡± The butler was stunned. ¡°That¡¯s Tejano Redmond Xire. What can I do after hearing his name?¡± Prince Lunardo said. ¡°The ck Moon civilization¡¯s withdrawal of the garrison can be exined as¡­ the ck Moon civilization¡¯s way of expressing goodwill to me. It was the ck Moon civilization¡¯s own decision. Now that the Yellow-Shirted Envoy has appeared, how am I to make a move? That would be falling out with Tejano.¡± ¡°Although he can¡¯t do anything to me¡ªa member of the royal family¡ªthere¡¯s no need to go that far. This is a very tiny conflict; it¡¯s in the past,¡± Prince Lunardo said with a smile. ¡°Alright, let the Lampans continue. I want to see the other gift they prepared.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the silver-haired butler replied. Prince Lunardo smiled and didn¡¯t seem angry at all. After all, before his brother rose to prominence, he had declined to the point where he was about to be stripped of his royal status. He had experienced too many days of being bullied and having to endure it. Sometimes, things would pass simply from sucking it up. If my brother bes emperor¡­ There were mes hidden in the depths of Lunardo¡¯s eyes. ****** The appearance of the Yellow-Shirted Envoy on Earth caused a chain reaction. The leader of the space pirates, Prince Lunardo, and many civilizations in the Oohook Star Alliance were very surprised! These civilizations had previously treated Earth¡¯s civilization as a new civilization and had drawn a line. After all, when many civilizations drew a line between themselves and Earth, those civilizations that didn¡¯t draw a line would be targeted by Lunardo. But now? ¡°The Redmond Group is building aary branch on Earth?¡± ¡°The Redmond Group is a local power of the Hunter Cosmic Sector. We don¡¯t dare to offend him. I believe Prince Lunardo will understand.¡± Silently, the various civilizations of the Oohook Star Alliance were willing to deliver goods online. They no longer ostracized Earth. How lively. Xu Jingming looked up at the moon in his courtyard. With the Primordial Battle Armor, he could clearly see therge-scale construction on the moon. The star port of the Redmond Group¡¯sary branch was finally decided to be built on the moon. The moon was very close to Earth, and the cost of building it onnd was much lower. In the future, arge number of spaceships could be docked on the moon. As for clients? They could be picked up and dropped off. The trip from the moon to Earth could bepleted in the time it took to make a conversation. Not bad. With the Redmond Group¡¯s branch, Earth can integrate into cosmic civilization more quickly. Xu Jingming also saw that many of Earth¡¯s upper echelons were in high spirits. Everyone saw the hope of their civilization growing stronger. Not long ago, the upper echelons of Earth¡¯s civilization were still panicking and uneasy about the future. Many people even criticized Xu Jingming. Now, they were starting to tter him again. It can¡¯t be helped. This is how weak civilizations are! The hostility of an important figure makes weak civilizations tremble. The kindness of an important figure excites weak civilizations. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. This is the sorrow of weak civilizations. Only when a civilization is strong can it be more confident. It¡¯ll remain calm even when entertaining important figures, Xu Jingming thought before getting up to head to the virtual chamber. ¡­ In the virtual world. A mountain or person you rely on may copse. If a civilization wants to be strong, one¡¯s strength is the most important. Scientific progress needs time. As for the evolutionary path¡­ It will be years before Earth produces another person with talent that can catch up to me. Xu Jingming knew this very well. After all, most basic civilizations in the universe couldn¡¯t produce a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform in history. With such talent and strength, he naturally had to work harder. If I became an Origin lifeform, I wouldn¡¯t have to suffer Lunardo¡¯s petty wrath! Xu Jingming opened the Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex interface¡ª Name: Wu Ming Oohook Star Alliance Ranking: 2 Hunter Cosmic Sector Ranking: 362 Overall Universe Ranking: 10071 After the Lunardo incident, Xu Jingming¡¯s desire to fight became stronger. The effects I get from Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex are clearly much better than the Demon Vanquishing World. Continue! Work hard to get into the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s top ten! Chapter 466 - 466 Most Popular in the Hunter Cosmic Sector (1) 466 Most Popr in the Hunter Cosmic Sector (1) The universe was vast, and there were many experts. Many peak Lv. 8 experts had focused on apex battles for thousands of years, and their techniques had reached an unimaginable level. Xu Jingming hadn¡¯t cultivated for long, so it was indeed difficult for him to enter the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s top ten. The outstanding experts from different Star Alliances were like sledgehammers that constantly hammered and tempered Xu Jingming, allowing him to draw experience from them. As time passed, he broke through his limits time and time again, and hisbat system became more and more perfect. ¡­ ¡°Director, we will arrive on Earth in 10 minutes.¡± In a spaceship, the female assistant¡¯s gentle voice woke up a man who was nodding off while reading. Urgh. The man jolted awake and threw the thick book covering his chest to the side. He shook his head and said, ¡°It¡¯s too difficult to improve one¡¯s educational level. With my brain as a Lv. 6 cosmic lifeform, it¡¯s too strenuous to understand this knowledge. I often fall asleep from fatigue while reading.¡± ¡°Director, your hard work will definitely pay off,¡± the female assistant said with a smile. ¡°I read a little every day; it adds up. If my educational level doesn¡¯t improve, it will be difficult for me to rise up the ranks.¡± The man got up and walked forward. With a light tap of his finger, the outside world appeared in front of him¡ªsilent space. The female assistant said, ¡°The spaceship is still in cool-down. It will arrive on Earth aftermencing its final warp in 10 minutes.¡± ¡°I never expected toe to this remote basic civilization.¡± The man tapped the projection, and arge amount of information appeared on it. ¡°Earth, a basic civilization, only has two habitables, and this is the ten-year-efforts of the stationed Redmond Group branch. Without the Redmond Group, it will probably only have one habitable.¡± ¡°Without the Redmond Group, this civilization might not even exist,¡± the female assistant said with a smile. ¡°Yes.¡± The man chuckled. ¡°I read about it. Ten years ago, the number one genius of Earth¡¯s evolutionary path, Xu Jingming, offended Prince Lunardo of the Primestar civilization. Earth fell into a predicament because of this. If it weren¡¯t for Lord Tejano, Earth might¡¯ve indeed ceased to exist.¡± ¡°I heard that the genius, Xu Jingming, has long cultivated to Lv. 7, but he hasn¡¯t reached Lv. 8 yet.¡± The man shook his head. ¡°Bing a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform is much harder than reaching Lv. 7. Xu Jingming easily reached Lv. 7, so he really thought himself impressive to dare offend Prince Lunardo.¡± ¡°People from weak civilizations are short-sighted. They don¡¯t know how difficult it is to reach Lv. 8,¡± the female assistantmented. ¡°Although he can¡¯t reach Lv. 8, he managed to befriend Lord Tejano, who was willing to send a Yellow-Shirted Envoy to guard Earth. That¡¯s ability.¡± The man sighed. ¡°In just ten years, as the Redmond Group¡¯s branch office, Earth profited plenty from this. It evenpletely developed Mars into a second habitable.¡± ¡°At this rate, Earth¡¯s civilization will probably be ranked in the top five of the Milky Way in a thousand years.¡± The man sighed. ¡°Which other civilization in the Milky Way doesn¡¯t require years with generations of geniuses working hard? Earth¡¯s civilization can catch up to the other civilizations¡¯ development in a hundred thousand years just by cozying up to Lord Tejano.¡± ¡°They prosper because of Lord Tejano, but once Lord Tejano stops bothering about them, they will decline,¡± the female assistant remarked. ¡°Yes, it can¡¯tst if it¡¯s only due to external forces.¡± The man nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s confirm the information again. The handover with the Redmond Group will begin in a while.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The female assistant nodded. Soon, the spaceship traversed another wormhole and arrived at the sr system where Earth¡¯s civilization was located. ¡­ Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, and Xu Lixing¡¯s family of three sat in the courtyard eating fruits. ¡°Oh, Dad, Mom, I have something on. I¡¯ll go online first.¡± Xu Lixing looked at the time and shed to the virtual chamber upstairs. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming watched his daughter enter the virtual chamber in confusion. ¡°Something doesn¡¯t feel right with our daughter recently. While spending time with us, she goes online immediately once the time is up. What¡¯s more important than spending time with our parents? Miaomiao, is our daughter in a rtionship?¡± ¡°So what if she¡¯s in a rtionship?¡± She red at her husband. ¡°Our daughter is 28 this year. Isn¡¯t it normal to be in a rtionship?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°But she hasn¡¯t said anything. Who does she know in the virtual world? Who is she with? As parents, we don¡¯t know anything.¡± There were still clues if friends were made in reality. The virtual world? There was no way to investigate at all. ¡°She hasn¡¯t been in Blood Rain World for long either.¡± Li Miaomiao frowned slightly. ¡°I previously thought that it might be because Blood Rain World was too boring, so it was normal for her to visit other virtual worlds. Now that you mention it¡­ it¡¯s possible that she has some secrets.¡± ¡°Miaomiao, get closer to our daughter and find out what¡¯s going on,¡± Xu Jingming said. He couldn¡¯t control his daughter now that she was all grown up. Of course, it was also because he spent most of his time focused on the evolutionary path and didn¡¯t spend much time with his daughter. Li Miaomiao spent much more time with their daughter. ¡°I¡¯ll find an opportunity to talk to her alone.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded after some thought. ¡°But you have to be mentally prepared.¡± ¡°Right. As long as it¡¯s not some scumbag, I¡¯ll let her be,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. He was very open-minded. Chapter 467 - 467 Most Popular in the Hunter Cosmic Sector (2) 467 Most Popr in the Hunter Cosmic Sector (2) ¡°Then, I¡¯ll go online and investigate.¡± Li Miaomiao thought for a while and couldn¡¯t help but head for the virtual chamber, leaving Xu Jingming alone in the courtyard. Xu Jingming sat in the courtyard and thought for a moment before shaking his head with a smile. My daughter is 28 years old, so it¡¯s very normal for her to fall in love and get married. Time passes so quickly! I remember that I was only 29 when I first cultivated the evolutionary method. He looked up and saw the scene on Mars clearly with the Primordial Battle Armor. Mars had beenpletely transformed into an habitable, and more than ten million Earthlings lived there. Almost every in the sr system had some spaceships docked. Even the asteroid belt was being excavated. It¡¯s almost time for my battle with Manflix. Xu Jingming got up. As my ranking rises, it¡¯s getting harder and harder to fight opponents on the same level. I have to arrange a battle in advance. Manflix¡­ is ranked ninth in the Hunter Cosmic Sector! Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation as he set off slowly for his cultivation chamber. ¡­ Virtual worldwork, Life Evolution World. When Xu Jingming¡¯s livestreamunched, a massive number of viewers immediately surged in. ¡°Wu Ming opens up his livestream only ten minutes before the battle begins. Doesn¡¯t Wu Ming feel any anxiety?¡± ¡°Wu Ming is a peerless genius of the entire cosmic human race. Manflix is only a small stepping stone on his growth path.¡± ¡°Manflix is also someone who aims to be an Origin lifeform. He¡¯s still very impressive.¡± Countless messages streamed past. Xu Jingming watched the fanatical livestream, and the number of viewers in the livestream rapidly increased. It quickly exceeded one billion from a hundred million viewers and continued rising¡­ The growth only slowed down after three billion. How crazy. Although my strength hasn¡¯t reached number one in the Hunter Cosmic Sector, my poprity is number one. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, you¡¯re finally online!¡± A dazzling message appeared on the entire tform of Life Evolution. ¡°Brother Qu, there¡¯s no need to do a tform-wide advertisement. Save the money for yourself,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, you know that I only have money!¡± Another dazzling message continued to appear on the tform. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t say anything else. He had long turned off the tipping system. However, he couldn¡¯t do anything about others helping him advertise the livestream tform-wide! ¡°How¡¯s my Junior Brother Wu Ming¡¯s poprity?¡± In the stands, Redeye smiled and said, ¡°He¡¯s popr, right? The highest number of viewers he had online once exceeded ten billion. These viewers are all cosmic citizens.¡± Qi Xiao sat to the side and nodded in surprise. ¡°He¡¯s popr, and many people have helped him advertise on the tform.¡± ¡°Life Evolution is the most popr world in the virtual world.¡± Redeye nodded. ¡°Countless people are in Life Evolution at all times. The advertisement fee for everyone to see is very high.¡± ¡°It costs 100 million cosmic dors to have a single advertisement sh once,¡± Redeye said. ¡°My junior brother¡¯s livestream receives dozens of advertisements a day.¡± ¡°Half of the advertisement fee goes to Life Evolution, and the host gets half,¡± Qi Xiao said. ¡°Then, dozens of tform-wide advertisements earn him billions of cosmic dors a day?¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Redeye nodded. ¡°The identity of Wu Ming is a secret to ordinary people, but in fact, when my junior brother participated in the selection of the mysteriousnd, all 352 Hunter Cosmic Sector factions knew about him. Back then, Junior Brother hadn¡¯t even cultivated the evolutionary method for two years.¡± ¡°Therefore, it¡¯s easy to deduce that my Junior Brother Wu Ming has only cultivated for 30 years,¡± Redeye said. ¡°He has only cultivated for 30 years, but he¡¯s already ranked 11th in the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± ¡°It has to be known that being in the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s top ten makes it almost certain that one can be an Origin lifeform.¡± Redeye said, ¡°Being ranked in the hundreds or thousands might mean having a wed mind with superb talent in actualbat techniques. To reach the top ten of a cosmic sector, it must mean that his techniques and mind are perfect.¡± ¡°Everyone knows that my junior brother is very close to bing an Origin lifeform. Ten years should be sufficient.¡± Redeye shook his head. ¡°He¡¯s bing an Origin lifeform after cultivating for about 40 years? How terrifying.¡± ¡°Bing an Origin lifeform after 40 years of cultivation?¡± Qi Xiao¡¯s heart trembled when she heard that. It was almost an impossibility for ordinary Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms to be Origin lifeforms. It was already impressive for peerless geniuses to break through within a thousand years. To break through within a hundred years? They were astonishing figures among cosmic humans. To do so in around 40 years meant that anyone in the know knew what kind of terrifying existence a genius like Wu Ming would be. ¡°Look, that¡¯s Qu Fang.¡± Redeye pointed at a ranking in the livestream. As Xu Jingming had turned off the tips, he only had a chance to enter the rankings after receiving a livestream advertisement. First ce was Qu Fang. ¡°Three years ago, he imed to be a fanatical fan of Junior Brother Wu Ming. He helps him do tform-wide advertisements at least ten times a day without missing a single match. My junior brother might asionally not livestream because of matters in reality, but as long as he livestreams¡­ Qu Fang will definitely appear and help advertise. He will advertise more whenever my junior brother does outstandingly well inbat,¡± Redeye said. ¡°He alone has spent nearly two trillion cosmic dors on advertising in these three years.¡± Qi Xiao eximed in surprise, ¡°Because of him alone, your junior brother can get nearly one trillion just from getting half?¡± ¡°He¡¯s not the only one who helps with the advertisement. Many factions in Hunter Cosmic Sector and even some factions in other cosmic sectors havee to help with the advertisement. They just want to rub shoulders with him,¡± Redeye said. ¡°The share of my junior brother¡¯s advertisement fee should¡¯ve exceeded nine trillion. Of course, he still has to pay taxes.¡± ¡°It¡¯s really not easy to earn money.¡± Although Qi Xiao¡¯s family background was extraordinary, she was still a little shocked by the number. This wealth had already exceeded the wealth of some weak civilizations. ¡°What kind of person is my junior brother? He¡¯s going to be an Origin lifeform in about 40 years. This bit of money is just a congrattory gift,¡± Redeye said. ¡°As for that Qu Fang, he¡¯s so diligent every day. For him to spend so much money, he should have some background in reality.¡± Spending two trillion cosmic dors might be all of Earth¡¯s liquid funds, but to some important figures in the universe, it was only a gift. ¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s choice of using the name ¡®Wu Ming¡¯ meant he didn¡¯t care if those people guessed that he was a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute. I never expected that even after I switched off tipping, people would still help me spend on advertisements. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. Of the few people who were the most attentive back then, Xu Jingming had also epted their friend requests. ording to Brother Qu Fang, he was a pitiful person who had made his wealth from some capital after being expelled from his family. As the eldest son of the Ancient River civilization¡¯s king, he only received less than 1% of the family¡¯s assets. It¡¯s indeed quite pitiful. Xu Jingming knew a lot about the other party. Buzz. The scene in front of him changed¡ª The other party is online. Xu Jingming immediately understood that his opponent, Manflix, was online. He was two minuteste; this was very normal. The top experts in the universe were almost certain to be Origin lifeforms, and they had all kinds of matters to attend to. It was understandable for them to be a few minuteste for an appointment. Chapter 468 - 468 Mental Strength Index (1) 468 Mental Strength Index (1) Transformed into a meteor, Xu Jingmingnded on a deste. Bang! On the top of a mountain, Xu Jingming had a shield on his back as he looked into the distance. Not far away, a thin elder stood on another mountain. This thin elder wore a tight-fitting robe, and he looked like a guest attending a banquet. However, a total of 39 ck spears floated behind him. !! ¡°Mr. Wu Ming, I¡¯m very pleased to be your opponent,¡± the thin elder, Manflix, said with a smile. ¡°You appear to have a shield on your back. Are you nning on using a shield technique to fight me? It looks like I won¡¯t have the chance to experience your spearmanship, Mr. Wu Ming.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have the slightest chance of winning with a spear,¡± Xu Jingming said humbly. ¡°Victory might only be possible with a shield.¡± The elder in front of him¡ªManflix¡ªalso hadn¡¯t had his true identity revealed! However, he had participated in Battle of the Apex for more than 1,200 years. In a thousand years, he had grown from an ordinary peak Lv. 8 toing in ninth in the Hunter Cosmic Sector! To have such a high ranking, they would definitely be recruited by some top faction even if they hadn¡¯t participated in the mysteriousnd¡¯s selection. At the very least, they would obtain a legendary cosmic legacy or even a Paramount legacy. After all, there were plenty of Paramount legacies. Those in the top ten of the Hunter Cosmic Sector had to be at the limits of their techniques and minds. Special circumstances notwithstanding, they were figures who could be Origin lifeforms. I¡¯m inferior to him in terms of offense. Xu Jingming was well aware of this. However, there are bound to be ws in one¡¯s defense when faced with a barrage of ferocious attacks. This is my chance. It¡¯s said that Wu Ming has only cultivated the evolutionary method for 30 years, and his talent far exceeds mine. I¡¯ve cultivated for more than 8,000 years, and I¡¯ve always wanted to be number one in the Hunter Cosmic Sector before bing an Origin lifeform, Manflix thought to himself. But having met him, I believe it probably won¡¯t be long before he quickly surpasses me. Perhaps it¡¯s time for me to be an Origin lifeform. His body and mind had reached the threshold of bing an Origin lifeform, but he was in no rush and continued pushing his pursuit of more advanced techniques. However, Xu Jingming was too amazing with his rapid improvement. Manflix vaguely understood that his pursuit of bing number one in the Hunter Cosmic Sector was probably hopeless. But I¡¯ve cultivated for more than 8,000 years, and he has only cultivated for 30 years. I¡¯m still qualified to put some pressure on him. Manflix¡¯s entire body suddenly erupted with dazzling golden light. His entire body turned into a figure of light. Physical Energy Manifestation! ¡°There are countless kinds of Cosmic Force.¡± Manflix¡ªwho had turned into a figure of light¡ªhad dazzling eyes. He looked at Xu Jingming and said in a voice that echoed throughout the, ¡°By borrowing external forces, one can far surpass themselves.¡± Boom! Boom! Boom! A huge dark vortex suddenly appeared in the sky. Boundless Cosmic Force passed through the dark vortex and fused with Manflix¡¯s body. Manflix stood there, and an iparably huge human phantom appeared behind him! The hundred-kilometer-tall phantom was filled with dense Cosmic Force. Using his own strength to stir the power of the universe. Xu Jingming watched this scene. Although it wasn¡¯t as vast as the power of an Origin lifeform, the amount of external power that Manflix could draw from the world at the limit of Lv. 8 surprised Xu Jingming. I¡¯m far inferior to him when ites to the drawing of external forces. Xu Jingming understood this. This was what the other party was best at. It was very normal for him to be inferior. ¡°Mr. Manflix, bring it on!¡± Xu Jingming held his shields with both hands. As soon as he finished speaking, endless light gathered from all directions and gathered around his body. Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body turned into a figure of light, but the power he absorbed didn¡¯t leak out at all as it concentrated over his body. Clearly, he had apletely different style from Manflix. Manflix pursued the limits of drawing upon external forces. Xu Jingming pursued perfect control over all his strength and fought the enemy in closebat. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Manflixughed loudly. The huge human projection that was more than 100 kilometers tall behind him produced a 50-kilometer-long spear and suddenly threw it out. Boom! The spear tore through the air and almost instantly arrived in front of Xu Jingming, whose figure was like an illusion, as he avoided the massive spear. The spear was like a beam of light as it stabbed into the mountain, reducing it to dust. The spear had already stabbed deep into the ground, causing the ground to rumble and tremble. Its might spread out, affecting an area spanning more than a thousand kilometers. As for the huge human projection, it moved extremely quickly. Just as it threw out a spear, it immediately threw out a second spear. Spear after spear! In less than a second, 39 spears that were more than 50 kilometers long shot out and struck the area where Xu Jingming was. A huge crater spanning hundreds of kilometers appeared in this area, and the terrifying impact affected the entire¡¯s continental te. Xu Jingming used his dream-like movement technique to dodge most of the spears. Even if he failed to dodge, he blocked them with the shield in his hand. When he came into contact with the shield, he weakened the blow, causing him to only retreat from the impact without being injured. What a terrifying area-of-effect attack. Xu Jingming held his dual shields and blocked twice with them. He relied on his movement technique to dodge the rest. ¡°The movement techniques of the Primordial Research Institute are indeed impressive,¡± Manflix said with a smile. The huge figure behind him suddenly extended arms¡ªa total of 39 arms. Every arm grabbed the embedded spears. The 39 arms held 39 spears. ¡°Destruction!¡± Manflix said lightly. The huge figure charged at Xu Jingming with the agility of a living embodiment! Chapter 469 - 469 Mental Strength Index (2) 469 Mental Strength Index (2) Such a giant with 39 arms and 39 50-kilometer-long spears stabbed at Xu Jingming. Every strike was like an asteroid crashing into a, containing might enough to wipe out all life on a¡¯s surface. The 39 spears were like heavenly pirs that wererger than many spaceships. Some spaceships would probably be prated by them. Every spear was as fast as lightning, and the 39 spears turned into countless afterimages. An overwhelming barrage of spear afterimages! !! ¡°Come on.¡± Xu Jingming moved. In thest sh between the two parties, he had blocked the attacks twice with his shield and tested the might of these spears. This time, he began to push his movement technique to its limits. Perhaps it was because of the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays volume, but Xu Jingming¡¯s movement technique improved the most after years of study. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! When Xu Jingming moved, time around him slowed down, and space distorted. These spears were clearly extremely dense and wless, but when the flow of time changed and space distorted, ws appeared. Xu Jingming turned into a stream of light that flowed between the gaps in the spears¡¯ attacks, asionally blocking with his shield. Every collision between the two produced terrifying aftershocks. ¡­ ¡°Impressive.¡± ¡°The sh between Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s ninth and eleventh is terrifying.¡± ¡°Ordinary peak Lv. 8 experts probably can¡¯t even withstand a single strike from them.¡± ¡°They have almost reached the highest theoreticalbat strength level among Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms. Even the person ranked number one in the universe might only be slightly stronger than them?¡± ¡°A slight difference might be the difference between being first and tenth in the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± Countless viewers were watching; there were more than six billion viewers online. After all, Manflix had arge number of fans. Xu Jingming¡¯s fans also kept entering the livestream to watch the battle. For example, some Lv. 7 and Lv. 8 experts could directly watch the battle. With their brains and speed of thinking, it wasn¡¯t a problem for them to watch. As for the weaker ones? They had to watch the slow-motion rey. ¡°Manflix¡¯s attacks are fierce enough, and the Cosmic Force he mobilizes is immense. Even those ranked beyond 100 in Hunter Cosmic Sector can¡¯t withstand such crazy attacks.¡± Redeye praised as he watched, ¡°I can¡¯t withstand them either.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t either?¡± Qi Xiao smiled. ¡°Aren¡¯t you very confident?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t join Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex much,¡± Redeye said. ¡°Look at my junior brother. This movement technique¡­ He visualizes the Primordial Star more and has actually begun to affect spacetime. By slightly affecting spacetime, he can avoid 99% of the attacks. He can withstand the rest with his shield techniques.¡± Qi Xiao nodded. Her boyfriend¡¯s Junior Brother Wu Ming truly had unimaginable movement techniques. ¡°If I encounter such a movement technique, he can kill me in one strike. I can¡¯t even touch him.¡± Qi Xiao sighed with emotion. ¡°Manflix¡¯s strength isn¡¯t just limited to this.¡± Redeye watched. Although he was inferior to the two of them in actualbat, he was almost on par with them. He could tell more from watching the battle. ¡­ ¡°Bind!¡± Manflix whispered. Xu Jingming had been fighting the 100-kilometer-tall giant when he suddenly felt the air around him freeze. Even his movement encountered immense resistance. As expected of Manflix. Before Xu Jingming fought him, he had studied many of the other party¡¯sbat videos. This was also the reason why he chose to use two shields. The giant formed by drawing upon the Cosmic Force is only the phenomenon! The Cosmic Force he draws upon is mostly centered in the giant, affecting the surroundings. The giant fights at close range, allowing the invisible Cosmic Force to also affect the surroundings, silently forming an energy that spans hundreds of kilometers. Any movement I make in the energy will encounter great resistance. The greater the resistance, the weaker his movement technique became. Manflixi watched this scene from afar. He was already used to it. Vast energies intertwined like countless threads controlled an area! It was naturally very difficult for his opponent to win when they were trapped in this. Bam! Bam! Bam! The spears continued stabbing down in an onught. Xu Jingming could only dodge a small number of the spears with his movement technique; he needed to block the rest with his shield. Boom! Boom! Boom! What a terrifying attack! The destructive spears kepting! Manflix constantly drew upon the power of the universe from afar. The huge vortex above him slowly spun as he continued the barrage to his full capabilities! Huh? Manflix frowned slightly while dishing out his barrage of attacks. Although Xu Jingming¡¯s ability to draw on energy wasn¡¯t as good as Manflix, he had it concentrated with perfect control over it. At this moment, he held his dual shields with boundless strength! The dual shields moved like light, blocking the spears time and time again. His movement technique is like light as he walks through space. His shield technique also changes time and space. Xu Jingming never used head-on attacks. Most of the enemy¡¯s might was deflected with every collision. He endured three minutes of frenzied attacks? Manflix felt his head throb slightly, and his attacks slowed down. ¡°It must be a huge mental burden to keep mobilizing such immense strength, right?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s voice sounded everywhere. Manflix was stunned. ¡°It¡¯s my turn.¡± Xu Jingming suddenly charged forward and headed straight for Manflix¡¯s true body in the distance. ¡°Hmph.¡± When Manflix saw this, he controlled the giant and swung his 39 spears repeatedly, intercepting Xu Jingming with forest-like spears. Xu Jingming¡¯s movement technique changed, and when the shield and spears collided, he borrowed their forces to continue advancing. These spears couldn¡¯t stop him. Whoosh. Manflix turned into a stream of light and was sent flying. As he was sent flying, he controlled the giant from afar. Chapter 470 - 470 Mental Strength Index (3) 470 Mental Strength Index (3) ¡°Explode!¡± Manflix¡¯s mind stirred. The 100-kilometer-tall giant and the binding energy that enveloped the surroundings suddenly exploded! That instant was marked by the appearance of a dazzling ¡®sun¡¯ on the! In the center of the explosion, a huge mushroom cloud spanning 200 to 300 kilometers rose into outer space. The shockwave swept across the entire, and spears shot in all directions. The maximum energy Manflix could draw upon and the explosive use of the maximized might were enough to destroy a peak Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. Huh? Manflix¡¯s expression suddenly changed¡ªhe saw something. At ground zero, Xu Jingming used the two shields in his hands as a frame. Intangible light extended and covered every part of his body. When this light gathered, it resembled a miniature. Xu Jingming himself was inside the miniature. The miniature looked like the Primordial Star. He blocked the destructive explosion? He wasn¡¯t even injured? Manflix knew things were going south. Boom! Having blocked the first wave of the explosions, Xu Jingming continued charging at Manflix. Manflix was also very fast, but he was inferior to Xu Jingming. The distance between them was rapidly shrinking. ¡°What a powerful movement technique and shield technique¡­ Also, your control over Cosmic Force is so exquisite?¡± Manflix knew that he couldn¡¯t escape, so he stopped. ¡°You actually blocked the Big Bang of that scale!?¡± Typically, opponents at the same level would be seriously injured even if they survived the Big Bang. They weren¡¯t like Xu Jingming¡ªthe miniature hadpletely sheltered him from the Big Bang. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t injured at all. ¡°You pursue the greatest might, whereas I pursue the greatest control.¡± Xu Jingming rushed close. Manflix extended his hand and tapped gently. He smiled and said, ¡°I admit defeat. Forget it; it¡¯s impossible for me to defeat you if I stay as a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. It¡¯s my honor to fight you in my final apex battle.¡± Following that, Manflix took the initiative to admit defeat. The match ended. ¡°My final apex battle? What does Manflix mean?¡± ¡°Manflix is preparing to give up on apex battles?¡± ¡°Is he about to be an Origin lifeform?¡± ¡°His match with Wu Ming made him want to be an Origin lifeform?¡± Countless cosmic citizen spectators discussed. At this strength, they weren¡¯t surprised that he could be an Origin lifeform. What they were surprised about¡­ was that this had be Manflix¡¯s final battle. He¡¯s giving up on Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex? Xu Jingming guessed what the other party meant and was a little surprised. How would he know that Manflix already had the intention of quitting before this battle? He¡¯s actually very strong. If I use my spearmanship, I won¡¯t be able to withstand his attacks, Xu Jingming thought. On the that had been reduced to a sorry state, he received an email from the system before he could exit thebat world. Xu Jingming tapped. The email content was simple¡ª Mr. Wu Ming, since you have reached tenth ce in the Hunter Cosmic Sector, you will obtain the right to challenge the top ten in other cosmic sectors. From today onward, you have the privilege to engage in a battle across cosmic sectors! (Your login equipment experiences zerog across the universe; there¡¯s no need to change it.) Cross-sectorbat? Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up. I¡¯ve long heard that the top ten of every cosmic sector are qualified to fight across cosmic sectors. 34 cosmic sectors means they are the 340 strongest experts. Xu Jingming looked forward to it as he opened his personal interface. With a light tap¡ª Arrange a battle! ¡°A battle has been sessfully scheduled. You will fight Lord Thousand Mountains of the Ancient River Cosmic Sector at 20:50 tomorrow,¡± the system notified. At the same time¡ª The entire Life Evolution game tform also issued an announcement: Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex: Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s Wu Ming vs. Ancient River Cosmic Sector¡¯s Lord Thousand Mountains. (Reserve a spot!) There were four more simr announcements. There were a few cross-sector battles almost every day! These kinds of battles would also be extremely popr because many cosmic sector viewers would watch. ¡°Brother Wu Ming is about to fight across cosmic sectors? Wow, how exciting!¡± ¡Á100 This message appeared across the tform. Moreover, it appeared 100 times! It was without a doubt Brother Qu Fang again. ¡­ The Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex had a unique way of calctingbat strength. Although Xu Jingming defeated the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s ninth ce once, and hisbat strength increased, he only reached tenth ce in his cosmic sector. But with this, he was quite excited to have the privilege to fight across cosmic sectors. It was too difficult to arrange a battle previously! Now that he could engage in cross-sectorbat? The candidate expansion made it much easier to have a battle arranged. After participating in a Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex and some random team matches, he ended the livestream. He rarely had individual matches in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex, so he had no choice but to make up for it with a teampetition. I should be able to undergo a mental strength test today. I¡¯ll do the test first. Xu Jingming arrived at the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s virtual world. There were only six peripheral members on this ind now. Senior Brother Gu Shan and Senior Sister Moyu had already be Origin lifeforms after all. ¡°Master.¡± The smart bot, Hunter 1027, immediately came to wee him. Xu Jingming nodded and headed for the cultivation chamber. In the cultivation chamber. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and began to release his mental strengthpletely to attack the cultivation chamber¡¯s wall. Buzz! The cultivation chamber¡¯s wall trembled slightly. An invisible force enveloped the cultivation chamber and analyzed his mental strength. About three minutester. The results are out. Xu Jingming was also looking forward to it. After all, he could only apply for a test every 330 days. The appraisal results appeared in front of him¡ª Mental Strength: 9991 Chapter 471 - 471 Half a Year 471 Half a Year 9991? Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but smile when he saw the results. As he took the test every year, he discovered that it became harder and harder to grow the further he went. Coupled with the growth of his mental strength and his vague understanding of his body, Xu Jingming had a rough idea of the results before the test. I previously determined that there¡¯s a small chance of reaching 10,000 this year, but clearly¡­ the increase is getting smaller and smaller. It wouldn¡¯t be a problem next year, he thought. Bing an Origin lifeform after cultivating the evolutionary method for 31 years? Even in the history of the entire cosmic human race, that¡¯s probably ranked among the top few. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. He had unknowingly reached this step. When my identity is made public, it will definitely cause a hugemotion. Everyone knew that he would be smack center of the ensuing vortex. He wasn¡¯t afraid of this at all. The better and stronger he was, the more the Primordial Research Institute and the entire Cosmic Human Alliance would support him. But before I be an Origin lifeform, I have to try to be overall number one in the universe, Xu Jingming thought. This is the only chance I have topete with all the cosmic lifeforms at the same level across the entire cosmic human race. After reaching Lv. 9, it was very difficult to have a fair fight. After all, every Origin lifeform focused their research on the evolutionary path and umted increasing amounts of knowledge. Their standing also increased, and there might be asional matches, but it was unrealistic for all Origin lifeforms at the same level topete. Xu Jingming still liked the cultivation method provided by Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. He could sense that in the process of pursuing first ce, he had to perfect himself, be it his mental strength,bat system, or his understanding of Light Rays. He had to be more outstanding in order to climb higher. ¡­ The next day, his first cross-sector battle began. Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s Wu Ming versus Ancient River Cosmic Sector¡¯s Lord Thousand Mountains. ¡°Wu Ming is invincible.¡± ¡Á100 ¡°Wu Ming, we from the Hunter Cosmic Sector give you our utmost support!¡± ¡Á10 ¡°Defeat the ugly fatass from the Ancient River Cosmic Sector!¡± ¡°Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s victory is at hand!¡± Countless messages streamed by, and many of them were broadcast tform-wide. Countless cosmic citizen spectators were pumped up. Battles in ordinary cosmic sectors were far less popr than this. For example, the citizens of Hunter Cosmic Sector felt a sense of honor, so they naturally stood on Xu Jingming¡¯s side. By the same logic, the citizens of the Ancient River Cosmic Sector naturally stood on the side of Lord Thousand Mountains. ¡°Thousand Mountains, defeat the rookie from the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± ¡°We are the Ancient River Civilization of the three advanced civilizations. We will definitely win this battle.¡± ¡°Let the other cosmic sectors see the strength of our advanced civilization¡¯s experts.¡± Countless citizens were pumped. The three advanced cosmic civilizations felt a sense of superiority when facing other cosmic sectors. After all, the other cosmic sectors had countless weak civilizations mixed in, while the three advanced civilizations ruled over a cosmic sector! Their average standards in economics, science, evolution, and other aspects were much higher than the other 31 cosmic sectors. The number of viewers online had already exceeded 100 billion! There are so many viewers. Xu Jingming also noticed the number. In my previous matches, my highest poprity only exceeded ten billion viewers. The number of viewers gained cross-sector is indeed different. After all, it was targeted at all the audience members in the 34 cosmic sectors. The battle scene between the two was also synchronized with the 34 cosmic sectors. Thebat arena was a neutron star. Chi! Chi! Chi! The neutron star¡ªwhich was only about 12 kilometers in diameter¡ªwas like a huge ck iron ball. Its surface was covered in scorching radiation. Some ces emitted fierce and violent radiation, while others were of a lower intensity. Xu Jingming and Lord Thousand Mountains stood on the neutron star and looked at each other. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, this is your first time fighting cross-sector, right?¡± Lord Thousand Mountains was a rotund man more than four meters tall and three meters wide. He carried a huge sword. ¡°Neers will always suffer a little in their first match.¡± ¡°Oh, is that so?¡± Xu Jingming held a spear in one hand and walked on the neutron star, his body glowing. As he walked, afterimages appeared, and dozens of afterimages walked toward Lord Thousand Mountains at the same time. Lord Thousand Mountains looked at him and held the huge sword in one hand. Then, his entire body lit up. Boom! The two parties instantly shed! ¡­ After more than five minutes ofbat, Xu Jingming lost. He¡¯s extremely fierce, and his defense is terrifying. Xu Jingming stood on the neutron star and frowned as he reyed the battle footage and watched its process. I have to use dual shields to match him in defense, but that way¡­ I¡¯ll be inferior in offense. Xu Jingming had predicted that he couldst longer with dual shields, but he didn¡¯t stand a chance of winning. Although it was dangerous to use his spear with his movement technique, he still had a chance of winning. His body looks clumsy, but he actually has perfect control over his surroundings, he thought. I didn¡¯t lose for nothing. ¡°He lost his first cross-sector battle. I regret watching this battle.¡± ¡°I¡¯m pissed.¡± Many audience members quickly left. In this battle, the highest number of viewers from the Hunter Cosmic Sector reached 80 billion. Most of them weren¡¯t Xu Jingming¡¯s fans and only came to watch because they were from the same cosmic sector. They naturally left quickly after the loss. Xu Jingming¡¯s fans numbered only one-tenth. ¡°Those who can fight across cosmic sectors are all very terrifying. Victory and defeat are par for the course.¡± ¡°Of the 340 people qualified to fight cross-sector, Wu Ming is ranked below 300. It¡¯s very normal for him to lose.¡± ¡°Wu Ming¡¯s growth far exceeds that of others. I believe his ranking will rise quickly.¡± Comforting messages upied most of the messages sent. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, you¡¯ve only been in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex for just over ten years. There¡¯s no rush. I believe you will definitely be ranked first in the universe in a few years.¡± ¡Á100 This was Brother Qu Fang¡¯s tform-wide message. Xu Jingming finished watching the rey and saw countlessforting messages. ¡°It¡¯s very normal for me to lose when I¡¯m ranked below 300. It¡¯s a learning process to fight across the universe at the beginning,¡± Xu Jingming said to his fans as he scheduled another cross-sector battle again. A cross-sector battle was usually scheduled a day or even a few dayster. This was because such a battle needed a public preview to attract more viewers. On the other hand, people at Xu Jingming¡¯s level treated ¡®cross-sector battles¡¯ very seriously. They would carefully study the other party¡¯sbat videos and make preparations before the battle. ¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s second cross-sector battle ended in defeat again. He finally won the third match! He lost the fourth match. He won the fifth match again! He lost every match from the sixth to the tenth. Of the ten matches, I lost eight and won two. Xu Jingming studied the rey on a ruined. He had a good attitude towards his losses. However, many of his audience members were numb from the losses. ¡°Howme. Every time Ie with hope to watch a cross-sector battle, hoping that it will bring honor to our Hunter Cosmic Sector, it ends up with a loss every day! We¡¯ve lost five consecutive matches. I¡¯m not watching anymore; watching just pisses me off.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you know who Wu Ming¡¯s opponents are? Almost all of them are ranked higher than him. How can he win?¡± ¡°Of the 340 people in the cross-sector matches, some of the people at the bottom have lost so many times that they don¡¯t challenge others anymore. Wu Ming can only challenge those ranked higher than him. What else do you expect?¡± Countless messages appeared. Although he had lost terribly, his ranking had increased. He was now ninth in the Hunter Cosmic Sector and ranked 297th overall in the universe. Even the number of fans had increased tremendously. From having 350 billion fans before participating in the cross-sector battles, his fan numbers had exceeded 800 billion after the ten cross-sector battles. Many of them were viewers from other cosmic sectors. This was the poprity gained from cross-sector battles. ¡°Take it slow. It¡¯s only been half a month fighting cross-sector battles. It¡¯s normal to have more losses than wins.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the messages and said some words offort. He didn¡¯t mind. ¡­ Half a year after joining the cross-sector battles. Xu Jingming still maintained a winning rate of less than 30%. The audience waspletely used to it and understood that this was Wu Ming¡¯s strength. ¡°In the battle between the peerless experts of the 34 cosmic sectors, it¡¯s very difficult to rise up the ranks. Wu Ming is now ranked 253rd in the universe. This is probably his true limit.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very difficult to break through this limit. Many peak Lv. 8s can¡¯t improve further their entire lives.¡± ¡°Brother Wu Ming, all the best. There¡¯s no need to do it in one shot; I believe you will definitely be ranked first in the universe in ten years!¡± ¡Á100 As the most loyal fan, Brother Qu Fang supported Xu Jingming for all eternity. However, most of the audience was initially attracted by Xu Jingming¡¯s rapid advancement, and many of them had now left. After all, they watched the cross-sector battles every time with immense enthusiasm and anticipation, only to watch him getting beaten up! It was very normal for them to temporarily stop following him. ¡°I¡¯lle again in a few years. It¡¯s very difficult to improve after reaching Wu Ming¡¯s level.¡± These audience members were also experienced. Many experts who rose rapidly might stagnate for a long time once they reached a standstill, and it might even be difficult for them to break through again for the rest of their lives. Being ranked 253rd in the universe seemed very high, so it was very normal that he couldn¡¯t break through. ****** In his personal space in the virtual world. Xu Jingming studied the rey of his battles every day and thought about why he had lost. An opponent who can reach this level has a perfectbat system. I can¡¯t crack it at all. Xu Jingming watched many reys and knew many of the other party¡¯s methods, but even if he understood them, he couldn¡¯t crack them. When I realize that these enemies are very strong, it means that I¡¯m weak. Xu Jingming closed the video and began studying the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays, hoping to find a way to counter the enemy from it. With a purpose in mind, one¡¯s research was more motivated, and the results were better. In half a year, although his chances of winning across cosmic sectors were less than 30%, Xu Jingming could sense that his visualization of the Primordial Star became clearer as he slowly umted knowledge. His slow but continuous improvement gave him confidence. Losing was sometimes more helpful for his growth! It allowed him to see more of his ws and increase his efficiency. ¡­ Earth, Xu Jingming¡¯s courtyard. A cool breeze blew. Xu Jingming sat in the courtyard and ate the fruits sent by the smart bot, Five, as he read some science on a projection. ¡°Jingming, you just study every day and don¡¯t pay attention to our daughter,¡± Li Miaomiao said from the side. ¡°Pay attention to our daughter?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with Lixing?¡± Chapter 472 - 472 Joy 472 Joy Li Miaomiao said helplessly, ¡°Didn¡¯t you get me to keep tabs on our daughter?¡± ¡°Any results?¡± ¡°I talked to her half a year ago, but she refused to admit it,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Later on, I carefully observed her daily schedule and some of her behavior when she was with me. I¡¯m more than 90% certain that she¡¯s in a rtionship, but the person she¡¯s in a rtionship with¡­ isn¡¯t in Blood Rain World. It¡¯s likely in another virtual world.¡± ¡°Who¡¯s the man? Have you seen him?¡± ¡°No.¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head. ¡°I think¡­ she will probably tell us if we sit down together and have a chat with her.¡± Xu Jingming thought for a moment and nodded. ¡°Then, let¡¯s have a good chat with her today.¡± That night, the family gathered at dinner. ¡°Ooh, this is good.¡± Xu Lixing beamed with joy as she ate. She even nced at the butler, Five. ¡°Auntie Five, your culinary skills are getting better and better.¡± ¡°Thanks.¡± Five smiled. Her AI core had been updated, and her intelligence had increased significantly. ¡°Dad, Mom, why are you eating so slowly?¡± Xu Lixing was almost done eating when she noticed that her parents hadn¡¯t eaten much. ¡°Lixing, we would like to talk to you about something,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Xu Jingming also had his eyes on his daughter. ¡°What¡¯s up with the seriousness?¡± Xu Lixing looked at her parents and smiled. ¡°Has something important happened?¡± ¡°Have you been dating recently?¡± Xu Jingming asked with a smile. Xu Lixing was stunned. ¡°It¡¯s just a yes or no.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at his daughter. ¡°Your mother and I just want to know.¡± Xu Lixing thought for a moment and nodded. ¡°Yeah, sort of.¡± ¡°Sort of?¡± Li Miaomiao asked in confusion. ¡°What do you mean ¡®sort of?¡¯¡± ¡°We get along quite well in the virtual world, but we¡¯re only hanging out,¡± Xu Lixing exined with a smile. ¡°Cosmic lifeforms have very long lifespans. Ordinary cosmic lifeforms have a lifespan of 3,000 years, and Lv. 8s have a lifespan of 10,000 years. I¡¯m not even 30 yet, so I¡¯m not in a hurry to get married! I think I should get to know more people in the virtual world.¡± Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao looked at each other. His daughter wasn¡¯t in a hurry at all. That¡¯s not bad! ¡°Your father and I were aiming for marriage back when we dated, but you aren¡¯t in a hurry at all.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled. ¡°Times have changed,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°Many cosmic citizens don¡¯t get married their entire lives. Children? There are all kinds of technological solutions.¡± ¡°As long as you¡¯re not going in blind.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°But I think that¡­ even if you did get to know each other in the virtual world, you will start having true feelings for each other after spending a long time together. You can also get some idea of their situation in reality.¡± ¡°This is because the virtual world can create many illusions. Even your appearance can be fake,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°If you invest too much emotion into it and suffer a blow because of reality, you might get very hurt.¡± After all, it was their daughter¡¯s first time in a rtionship, so it was best to prevent her from investing too much emotion into it. Dating for half a year and dating for ten years were naturally different. Xu Lixing fell into thought when she heard that. ¡°Okay, got it.¡± ¡°There are countless kinds of people in the countless civilizations in the universe,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°There are even people who deliberately create all kinds of illusions in the virtual world to deceive others. There are also people who deliberately toy with others¡¯ emotions and manipte their minds in order to put their humanities into practice. In short, there are all kinds of scumbags! Of course, there are also many outstanding people in the universe.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t easily trust things in the virtual world,¡± Xu Jingming reminded. ¡°Because it might be theplete opposite in reality.¡± ¡°Dad, chill. This is long known on Earth.¡± Xu Lixing chuckled. ¡°Our generation was exposed to the virtual world since we were young.¡± This gave Xu Lixing some thoughts as well. Her parents were right. She had to understand the other party¡¯s situation in reality before deciding whether to continue. She was also worried that the contrast between reality and what she knew from the virtual world was too stark. This was also what many people were most worried about when dating in the virtual world. ****** In his personal space in the virtual world. I lost again today. Xu Jingming watched the rey of the battle. He was used to losing more than winning. Looking at the battle rey, my movement technique was better. The profundity of my spearmanship wasn¡¯t inferior to the other party¡¯s. The only problem is¡­ its might is weak. The other party easily blocked my moves, but it was very difficult for me to block the other party¡¯s moves. Xu Jingming frowned as he watched. To have greater might? My physical strength is already at its limits, so I have to think of a way to draw on more Cosmic Force. In terms of using Cosmic Force, many people in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex are stronger than me. Xu Jingming waved his hand gently and selected ninebat reys. They were videos of him fighting nine different experts. The nine of them can draw up enough Cosmic Force. As Xu Jingming watched, an idea suddenly shed in his mind. He quickly tapped. Books appeared in front of him. There were books from Light Rays, but they also came with auxiliary information. The Primordial Research Institute¡¯s database had a massive amount of precious content, and it was all avable for free. Of course, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t copy, record, or spread it; the ess was limited to him. Xu Jingming¡¯s brain worked extremely quickly as he flipped open one book after another. There are records here, here, and here. Xu Jingming read. The evolution of the Primordial Star Rays. A single beam of light can evolve into Infinite Light. The Primordial Star was a great celestial body in high-dimensional space, and it had all kinds of incredible characteristics. Primordial Star Conjecture was one of the cosmic human race¡¯s three strongest legacies, but it was only the dean¡¯s conjecture. He hadn¡¯t fully understood the Primordial Star. The light from the Primordial Star had one characteristic. The innermost light appeared very weak, but when the light in the inneryer spread, it was as if it had undergone the folding of space and time. Layer afteryer of light constantly ovepped, and the light intensified until it became the most dazzling and greatest existence. ording to this book¡¯s conjecture, the Primordial Starlight Rays can naturally assimte other energies into light rays. One can be assimted into 100, and 100 into 10,000¡­ They be stronger and stronger until they attain Infinite Light. Xu Jingming read the theories in the books, and they inspired him as his understanding deepened. In fact, he had a certain understanding of Infinite Light back in the mysteriousnd, but his understanding back then was very rough and superficial. Now, there was a qualitative change. Perhaps I can give it a try. Xu Jingming was standing on the shoulders of the dean after all. He had studied Light Rays for years and had umted quite a bit of knowledge. Now that he had a new understanding, he immediately began practicing. Whoosh. The surroundings changed into a cosmic scene. Xu Jingming stood in space, and his entire body turned into energy, turning into a figure of light. Light swirled around his body, and Xu Jingming used his majestic body¡¯s energy to draw upon the Cosmic Force ording to his new understanding. Boom! Infinite Cosmic Force was drawn to him and injected into his body. The light on Xu Jingming became even more dazzling, and with a thought from him, the energy turned into a robe. With the robe draped over him, his strength increased, and the strength he could draw on continued to increase. It¡¯s as I guessed. If my strength is 1, I can directly draw up the strength of 3! Afterpletely grasping 3¡¯s strength, I can use it as a foundation to grasp 9¡­ Then, I can continue improving. 27, 81, 243, 729, 2187¡­ In theory, it can be improved indefinitely. Although my improvement isn¡¯t as fast or vast as the Primordial Star¡¯s, it¡¯s indeed constantly improving. The only thing that limits my improvement is my mental strength? Xu Jingming took it in. He wore a gorgeous robe of light, and the strength he swept up began to seep out and fill his surroundings. My mental strength can¡¯t perfectly control this strength, much less continue increasing. He had to have perfect control before he could draw more. Once it started leaking, this mode of tripling couldn¡¯t proceed. I seem to have touched the essence of Infinite Light in Light Rays. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart burned. Light Rays contained many branches. The speed lineage could reach the speed of light¡ªthis lineage also led to the Paramount realm. In theory, the Infinite Light lineage¡¯s energy could increase to infinite levels, and it also led to the Paramount realm. Xu Jingming had only figured out a superficial portion and felt that his mental strength limited him. He would discover more restrictions in the future. It was too difficult to really have infinite energy. Xu Jingming continued experimenting and perfecting the light robe model, hoping to use it to grasp more energy. He only stopped after a long period of exciting experimenting. I¡¯ll try visualization. I feel that my understanding of the Primordial Star has changed. Xu Jingming immediately went offline. ¡­ In reality, in the cultivation chamber. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and visualized the Primordial Star. After years of cultivation, he had already pushed Light Rays¡¯ Visualization to the seventh level. It was precisely because of this that his mental strength could grow to his current level. The light from the Primordial Star rapidly expands. ording to my current understanding of ¡®1 bes 3, 3 bes 9, 9 bes 27, and so on,¡¯ it¡¯s more stable. Xu Jingming visualized the Primordial Star. As he had a deeper understanding of the principles behind the evolution, the countless rays he visualized were more realistic and clearer. Countless beams of light were visualized¡ªthey were massive and vast. Layers of light seemed to spread out from the depths of spacetime. Everyyer rapidly expanded until it was infinite¡ªit illuminated everything! It was the greatest celestial body known to cosmic humans! The most incredible celestial body. Boom! When he visualized it, he felt his entire body and mind burn. The Primordial Star he had visualized was burning his body and consciousness, changing and affecting him. I¡¯ve reached the eighth level of Light Rays¡¯ Visualization? Xu Jingming was pleasantly surprised. Although his visualization achievements were nothingpared to powerful Origin lifeforms, he was a cosmic lifeform after all. It was very rare for him to reach the eighth level of the visualization method. Moreover, the seventh level of visualization meant having a chance of reaching the threshold of an Origin lifeform. At the eighth level, one¡¯s mental strength could increase further. The eighth level¡¯s visualization method can greatly strengthen my mental strength, he thought. Today is the first time I¡¯m visualizing at the eighth level, and the improvement is the most obvious. Perhaps I¡¯ve already exceeded 10,000 points? Chapter 473 - 473 Qin Fangke (1) 473 Qin Fangke (1) Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t too thrilled even though he guessed that his mental strength index had reached 10,000. After all, he had reached 9,991 points half a year ago. It was only a matter of time before he reached 10,000. I¡¯ve been immersed in visualization for too long. There are only three hours left until my next battle. Xu Jingming immediately tapped open the videos of his opponent. The opponent this time is ranked much higher than me. Mo Yunfang¡ªranked third in the Mother Stream Cosmic Sector and 109th overall in the universe. Of the 340 people fighting across the universe, those at the bottom lose too often, so they rarely schedule challenges. The system won¡¯t match me with those ranked at the top either. Xu Jingming looked at the other party¡¯s video. Mo Yunfang is pretty much the strongest opponent I¡¯ve encountered in my cross-sector battles. In the past six months, the highest-ranked opponent was ranked 102nd. Top 100? He had never bumped into one; the system didn¡¯t arrange it for him. Xu Jingming carefully watched the videos in preparation for this battle. ¡­ Soon, the cross-sector battle began. The Life Evolution game officials had done some pre-hype promotions! Many cosmic citizens were usually very busy. They didn¡¯t watch many league matches or low-level matches; they only watched cross-sector battles. Countless citizens from the two top experts¡¯ cosmic sectors would show their support! Typically, the number of online viewers could break the 100 billion mark. For experts of the same level, if they fought internally in the same cosmic sector¡­ Firstly, there was no publicity from the officials, and secondly, there was no synchronized streaming across the 34 cosmic sectors. The number of viewers suffered a drastic drop, and it would be considered good if they could exceed one billion viewers. ¡°Lixing, this is a cross-sector battle.¡± In the stands, a young man was chatting with Xu Lixing. ¡°In today¡¯s five cross-sector battles, our Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s Wu Ming will fight the Mother Stream Universe¡¯s Mo Yunfang. As members of the Hunter Cosmic Sector, we naturally have to support Wu Ming.¡± Xu Lixing was also very excited. ¡°I¡¯m also a big fan of Wu Ming!¡± ¡°I know that you also practice spearmanship,¡± the young man said. ¡°My father taught me. My father is also good at spearmanship, but he¡¯s far inferior to Wu Ming.¡± Xu Lixing eximed in surprise as she watched. ¡°There are so many people. The number of online users has exceeded 100 billion.¡± ¡°That¡¯s very normal,¡± the young man said with a smile. ¡°Life Evolution is promoted across the tform, and it¡¯s live-streamed across 34 cosmic sectors! Given such resources, any livestream will have an exaggerated number of viewers online. Once the livestream is limited to a cosmic sector, the number of viewers will be drastically limited. Many viewers won¡¯t even be bothered to watch it.¡± The young manmented, ¡°These people who can fight across the universe are all very impressive figures. They are almost certain to be Origin lifeforms.¡± ¡°An Origin lifeform¡ªthat¡¯s so far away.¡± Xu Lixing sighed with emotion. ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s a pipe dream for us,¡± the young man said, ¡°but for big shots like Wu Ming and Mo Yunfang, they can easily break through. Most of them aren¡¯t in a hurry to break through. Instead, they want to pursue the peak of their techniques.¡± The young man smiled and remarked, ¡°But don¡¯t worry too much about today¡¯s cross-sector battle! Although Wu Ming is very impressive, he will probably lose this match.¡± ¡°The battle hasn¡¯t begun. Perhaps there will be a miracle?¡± Xu Lixing disagreed. ¡°One is ranked 237th, and the other is ranked 109th in the universe. The gap is too obvious,¡± the young manmented. ¡°This Wu Ming is considered very diligent with his cross-sector battles! He fights almost every day, but diligence can¡¯t breach the gap. He¡¯s indeed inferior to the other party.¡± ¡°Qin Fangke!¡± Xu Lixing became upset. ¡°Watching apetition is all about the unknown oue! If we believe that Wu Ming will lose, what¡¯s the point of watching thepetition? We should support Wu Ming and hope that he will win.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes.¡± The young man, Qin Fangke, immediately smiled obsequiously. ¡°Lixing, you¡¯re right. Watching apetition is about the unknown. Alright¡ªWu Ming, all the best!¡± ¡°Best of luck, Wu Ming. Defeat Mo Yunfang!¡± Xu Lixing shouted. Although Xu Jingming had lost many times, causing a drop in the number of citizens from the Hunter Cosmic Sector who came to watch his battles, there were still more than 20 billion people who came to support him. These cosmic citizens also shouted, looking forward to a surprise that their fellow cosmic-sector citizen would bring. ¡°Mo Yunfang is invincible.¡± ¡°Mo Yunfang, defeat that Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Wu Ming is invincible!¡± ¡Á100 The entire tform disyed 100 consecutive messages. ¡°This Wu Ming isn¡¯t strong, but the fanaticism from his fans is number one among the 340 contestants across cosmic sectors! Many fans advertise every cross-sector battle for him. Just the advertisement fee alone costs tens of billions a day.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fanatic.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t understand why his fans are so fanatic.¡± Countless audience members discussed. Although some fans of cross-sector battles were fanatic, it was rare for them to persist for extended periods. ¡°Wu Ming¡¯s fans are fanatics.¡± Xu Lixing was impressed. ¡°Just the shared earnings alone exceeds ten billion cosmic dors a day.¡± ¡°This is nothing to him,¡± Qin Fangke whispered. ¡°Do you know why the number one fan on the fan ranking¡ªQu Fang¡ªand all kinds of other people advertise for him?¡± ¡°Why?¡± She was puzzled. ¡°I happened to chance upon this,¡± Qin Fangke whispered. ¡°I heard that this Wu Ming has only cultivated the evolutionary method for 30 to 40 years.¡± Chapter 474 - 474 Qin Fangke (2) 474 Qin Fangke (2) Xu Lixing was stunned. ¡°Only 30 to 40 years?¡± ¡°Many people say that he should be able to be an Origin lifeform.¡± Qin Fangke nodded. ¡°He¡¯s going to be an Origin lifeform after cultivating the evolutionary method for 30 to 40 years. Do you know what this means?¡± ¡°What does it mean?¡± Xu Lixing remained perplexed. Although she knew that Origin lifeforms were very powerful, she found it unbelievable that someone could be an Origin lifeform in 30 to 40 years. But what did this feat mean? She didn¡¯t know! ¡°This speed is considered the fastest among Origin lifeforms in our era,¡± Qin Fangke whispered. ¡°It¡¯s probably one of the top few in the entire cosmic human race¡¯s history.¡± ¡°In the future, he will probably be one of the top ten figures in our Hunter Cosmic Sector,¡± Qin Fangke praised. ¡°Therefore, all the regional factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector will advertise for him on the tform! Even some factions in the other cosmic sectors will help him advertise. It can be considered an advance gift.¡± Xu Lixing eximed in surprise. ¡°The number one fan on the fan ranking, Qu Fang, has already spent trillions of cosmic dors. It¡¯s obvious that he wants to cozy up to this person at all costs.¡± Qin Fangke scoffed. ¡°But it also means that this Qu Fang¡­ doesn¡¯t have a strong background! There¡¯s no need to curry favor with others if he had one.¡± Xu Lixing fell into thought when she heard that. ¡°In short, an important figure at this level doesn¡¯t need to do anything. Some gifts from ordinary asions are enough to scare you,¡± Qin Fangke said. ¡°Wu Ming hasn¡¯t be an Origin lifeform yet. When he really seeds and enters that circle¡ªtsk, even a Star Alliance will have to think of a way to tie him down. I¡¯m afraid he will migrate to another Star Alliance.¡± ¡°The price some civilizations pay to curry favor with such big shots¡ª¡± Qin Fangke sighed and shook his head. ¡°¡ªis very terrifying. I can be considered to have some status, butpared to that circle, I¡¯m just a small fry.¡± Thanks to Qin Fangke, Xu Lixing had broadened her horizons while dating him. Even in the virtual world, there were many secrets that the outside world didn¡¯t know, but Qin Fangke had allowed her to make contact with them. It gave her a sense of novelty, opening her eyes to new worlds she didn¡¯t know previously. ¡°Fangke, there¡¯s something I want to talk to you about,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°Sure, what is it?¡± Qin Fangke nodded, and his eyes suddenly lit up. ¡°We¡¯ll talkter. Look, the battle has officially begun.¡± ¡­ Cosmic environment, asteroid belt. Two figures¡ªXu Jingming and Mo Yunfang¡ªstood on an asteroid each and looked at each other from afar. Huh? Xu Jingming noticed a notification among the audience: ¡°Your family is watching yourpetition.¡± This was an automatic notification from the system. It alsobeled the location of his daughter, Xu Lixing, in the stands. Xu Jingming had temporarily hidden the stands from his view; he needed to focus onbat. Typically, the stands would appear when he chatted with the audience. Lixing came to watch mypetition today? She probably doesn¡¯t know that Wu Ming is her dad. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but smile when he thought of this. This made the distant Mo Yunfang frown slightly. This Wu Ming is clearly much weaker than me, but he¡¯s still smiling? Does he not care about winning? But with his status, he knew some things about Wu Ming. Wu Ming, a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute. It was said that he had only cultivated the evolutionary method for 30 to 40 years. ¡°You¡¯re talented, but you¡¯re still too young. I won¡¯t show mercy.¡± Mo Yunfang wore a pair of gloves and carefully observed Xu Jingming. On an asteroid thousands of kilometers away, Xu Jingming held a spear and looked at him from afar. The two stared at each other. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, watch out now.¡± Mo Yunfang¡¯s voice echoed in the vast cosmos, and turbulent Cosmic Force gathered around him, instantly forming purple mist-like Cosmic Force around him. It made Mo Yunfang¡¯s figure indistinct. Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body also emitted light as he began to stir the Cosmic Force. Infinite Cosmic Force constantly gathered toward him! As the Cosmic Force he stirred was on a massive scale, Xu Jingming first formed a gorgeous robe of light over him. It sparkled with specks of light, which were a result of energy dissipation. Other than the dissipation, everything else condensed over his body and robe. Huh? Mo Yunfang¡¯s expression changed. Why is the Cosmic Force he¡¯s mobilizing so much stronger than in his previous battles? ¡°I¡¯ve recently gained some insights. Brother Mo Yunfang, watch out.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and took a step forward. Whoosh. His entire body turned into a golden beam of light, and he was even faster than before. He stirred up a massive amount of energy, and his movement technique had an even more obvious effect on space. Xu Jingming¡¯s figure was indistinct, making it difficult for Mo Yunfang to determine his true location. Since I can¡¯t tell which is the real body, I¡¯ll wipe them all out. Mo Yunfang extended his palms and struck down. When Xu Jingming approached, he felt the 500-kilometer space around him being crushed as they smashed toward him. Boom! The crushing force collided with the terrifying strength Xu Jingming brought with him. Xu Jingming held his spear and stormed through all obstructions to arrive in front of Mo Yunfang. The simple and furious thrust of the spear prated all invisible forces, causing Mo Yunfang¡¯s expression to change drastically as he retreated to block. However, Xu Jingming caught up in an instant. He swung his spear like a crescent moon and sliced across Mo Yunfang¡¯s arm at a bizarre angle, dismembering it. However, the arm that turned into light connected to the stump quickly. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t stop, and he instantly delivered an even more ferocious strike. It came fast and furious, and the entire space seemed to be shattered. The palms that Mo Yunfang tried to use for blocking exploded, and more than half of his body exploded. Countless beams of light gathered in the distance, reconstructing Mo Yunfang. His eyes were filled with disbelief, but he still reached out and tapped. ¡°I lost.¡± Mo Yunfang didn¡¯t wish to fight anymore. Just three consecutive strikes could shatter his body. What was the point of fighting? They weren¡¯t on the same level at all. Xu Jingming was also a little surprised. He had won too easily. This is what it feels like to use force to suppress others? Crushing the enemy fair and square with infinite energy? Xu Jingming felt delighted. He didn¡¯t need to think upplicatedbat strategies. If he was fast enough, the enemy wouldn¡¯t be able to escape! If he was powerful enough, he could overwhelm all opponents and win immediately. The simplest strategy is also the strategy without any solution. Xu Jingming was delighted. Yes, this was how the Primordial Star ought to be. It emitted infinite light, standing front and center. Nothing could withstand it! Only at this moment did Xu Jingming experience this feeling. ¡°You defeated me in three strikes. Your strength is much higher than mine; you¡¯re at least ranked in the top 20 in the universe,¡± Mo Yunfang said before disappearing. He lost too badly and was steamrolled. Boom! Boom! The hundreds of billions of cosmic viewers were a little surprised at first, but they quickly came to a realization and cheered. The cheers were earth-shattering, especially the vibesing from the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s cosmic citizens. ¡°My scalp feels like it¡¯s going to explode. He shattered Mo Yunfang in three strikes? That¡¯s someone ranked around 100 in the universe.¡± ¡°What kind of strength is this?¡± ¡°This is madness!!!¡± ¡°See that? This is from our Hunter Cosmic Sector! Mother Stream Cosmic Sector, what do you have? Nothing!¡± ¡°Defeated in three strikes! Did Mo Yunfang deliberately lose?¡± ¡°Under the system¡¯s surveince, the strength, speed, and energy level of every move you make is clear. There¡¯s no way to fake it.¡± ¡°Wu Ming is too terrifying. It¡¯s only been half a year since he joined cross-sector battles, but he¡¯s already this ferocious. Is he really going to be number one in the universe like Qu Fang said?¡± Countless messages streamed in, and the countless audience members boiled over. The number of viewers online was still rising. Yes, thepetition was over, and Mo Yunfang had left, but more viewers joined the livestream when informed by their friends. This was because one could watch the rey in the livestream! Xu Jingming also noticed that the number of viewers was increasing. He reached out and tapped gently, revealing the hidden stands. Far away in the cosmos, there were countless virtual stands. After all, there were more than 100 billion cosmic viewers! His daughter was speciallybeled as family, so Xu Jingming saw his daughter at a nce. He saw his daughter sitting with a young man and talking excitedly. Huh? The smile on Xu Jingming¡¯s face gradually disappeared. That man¡­ Chapter 475 - 475 Real Identity (1) 475 Real Identity (1) Xu Jingming memorized the young man¡¯s appearance, expressions, and everything else. She¡¯s having a great time chatting with that man. Xu Jingming had mixed emotions. If my daughter likes him very much and this person does have a good character, I have no reason to stop her. I didn¡¯t even realize that my daughter is all grown up. Xu Jingming¡¯s guard was alleviated. As long as his daughter was happy. Of course, the premise was to have confirmation of the man¡¯s character. ¡°Wu Ming¡¯stest ranking is out. He¡¯s third in the Hunter Cosmic Sector and ranked 97th overall in the universe!¡± ¡°This battle ced him directly into the universe¡¯s top 100.¡± Countless audience members spoke excitedly. Xu Jingming looked at the messages. As he was paying attention to his daughter, he didn¡¯t notice the changes in his ranking. Only then did he open his personal interface and check his ranking. He had indeed risen to third in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. 97th in the universe? I should be able to challenge some stronger experts. Xu Jingming tapped to schedule a match. The system would determine his performance in battle in detail. Sometimes, his ranking wouldn¡¯t change even after a tough battle. And after defeating Mo Yunfang, the system¡¯s evaluation was clearly extremely high¡ªit increased his ranking by more than 100 in one go. Buzz. Xu Jingming saw the notification informing him of his scheduled battle. His opponent was number one in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, Coiling Demon, ranked 28th in the universe. Number one in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, Coiling Demon? As they were all pseudonyms, he encountered all kinds of strange names. Xu Jingming knew very well that his opponent was the number one in a cosmic sector, so he definitely wasn¡¯t to be trifled with. At the same time, the Life Evolution game began promoting this battle! ****** On the top of a beautiful snow mountain in the virtual world. Xu Lixing and Qin Fangke sat on chairs. There was exquisite food and wine on the table in front of them. ¡°I had a great time watching the match today.¡± Xu Lixing was still very excited. ¡°Didn¡¯t I say? This world is still filled with the unknown and surprises. Anything is possible before the match begins.¡± ¡°Very impressive,¡± Qin Fangke praised. ¡°He defeated Mo Yunfang with just three strikes. I believe Wu Ming¡¯s ranking will quickly reach the forefront. Alright, let¡¯s not talk about those important figures. Lixing, didn¡¯t you have something to talk to me about?¡± At the same time, Qin Fangke poured wine for her. The warm wine emitted steam. Xu Lixing held her wine cup and nodded. ¡°We¡¯ve known each other for so long. I want to understand your situation in reality.¡± ¡°Understand me in reality?¡± Qin Fangke chuckled. ¡°You n on meeting me in reality so quickly?¡± ¡°Tell me now,¡± Xu Lixing urged. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll speak first.¡± Qin Fangke nodded. ¡°You have to tell me after I¡¯m done.¡± ¡°That¡¯s fair.¡± She nodded. Qin Fangke nodded slightly and said, ¡°The family I¡¯m from is rather powerful. It¡¯s the Oro family from the Nine Feathers Star Alliance. Our family has more than 500 million years of history and has once migrated across many Star Alliances. More than 90% of the family¡¯s members are in the Nine Feathers Star Alliance, and we have some branches in other Star Alliances.¡± Xu Lixing was surprised. ¡°More than 500 million years of history?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve experienced the period when aliens attacked the human race.¡± Qin Fangke nodded and said, ¡°Back then, the leaders of our family led branches that were scattered across the universe in a fight against the aliens.¡± ¡°In history, our family once produced a figure who shocked the human race, and we even produced a cosmic legend. However, we have been relegated to mediocrity this era. The family now has seven Origin lifeforms,¡± Qin Fangke said. ¡°Unfortunately, it¡¯s been a long time since a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform has appeared in the family. Of the many powerful families in the Hunter Cosmic Sector, our Oro family is ranked outside the top 100.¡± ¡°That¡¯s amazing,¡± Xu Lixing eximed in surprise. ¡°The family is the one that¡¯s amazing,¡± Qin Fangke said. ¡°Given such a long history where hardships have been endured, the family has been weak to the point of extinction, but it has proliferated to having over nine trillion members to this day! The family owns 102 gxies, so as a member of the Oro family, there¡¯s nothing to be proud of. I¡¯m only one of the nine trillion people!¡± Xu Lixing was stunned. What a huge family. It was practically a civilization. ¡°Thepetition in the family is very intense,¡± Qin Fangke said. ¡°The capable rise to the top, and the weak fall to the bottom! The most ordinary nsmen¡­ still need to work hard themselves. Otherwise, they might beary lifeforms for the rest of their lives.¡± ¡°Thankfully, I¡¯m considered average in the family,¡± he said. Xu Lixing had long discovered that Qin Fangke was clearly not an ordinary figure from the aspects he had revealed. ¡°My grandfather rose to prominence as an ordinaryary lifeform and became one of the seven Origin lifeforms of the Oro family,¡± Qin Fangke said. ¡°Grandpa has three sons, and as of today, he has 73 grandchildren. I¡¯m one of them.¡± ¡°That many?¡± Xu Lixing was surprised. ¡°Not at all.¡± Qin Fangke shook his head. ¡°Grandpa rose from nothing, and our branch has too few people! After Grandpa became an Origin lifeform, he took over many positions in the family. These positions require people to manage them, so family is naturally the most trustworthy.¡± ¡°First Uncle, Father, and Third Uncle have a lot of authority, but our generation pales inparison.¡± Qin Fangkeughed. ¡°I only have one habitable and 15 minerals to my name. I receive a fixed dividend set by Grandpa, and I have to rely on myself for the rest.¡± Chapter 476 - 476 Real Identity (2) 476 Real Identity (2) ¡°That amazing?¡± Xu Lixing eximed in surprise. There are so manys under his name? ¡°It¡¯s very ordinary.¡± Qin Fangke shook his head. ¡°All the habitables and minerals under my name are worth about one trillion cosmic dors. That Qu Fang who can tip Wu Ming on a whim can easily spend a few trillion. My entire fortune is nothingpared to what he spent.¡± ¡°The family won¡¯t give me anything more; I have to rely on myself for the rest. If I can¡¯t do it myself, my standing in the family will only decrease.¡± Qin Fangke looked at Xu Lixing. ¡°Also, I¡¯m still single.¡± !! Xu Lixing couldn¡¯t help but blush. ¡°My name in reality is Qin Fangke Oro,¡± Qin Fangke said. ¡°My appearance is slightly different.¡± He tapped gently, and an image appeared beside him¡ªit was his appearance in reality. Xu Lixing took a look. The Qin Fangke in reality looked more mature. In the virtual world, Qin Fangke was more chill. ¡°I have topromise in reality.¡± Qin Fangke showed his exasperation. ¡°I can only be free in the virtual world.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± She nodded. ¡°It¡¯s your turn,¡± he said with a smile. ¡°Now that I¡¯ve said it, it¡¯s your turn for fairness.¡± ¡°Me?¡± Xu Lixing suddenly felt a little unconfident. After all,pared to the other party, she was just an ordinary ugly duckling among cosmic citizens. ¡°Do you mind meing from a weak basic civilization?¡± Xu Lixing looked at him. ¡°I don¡¯t mind.¡± Qin Fangke smiled and said, ¡°Our Oro family has experienced ups and downs for hundreds of millions of years. We don¡¯t care about this.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°My homeworld¡¯s civilization is called Earth, and we¡¯ve only integrated into cosmic civilization for a few decades.¡± ¡°Earth? I¡¯ve heard of it.¡± Qin Fangke¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°I heard that a genius named Xu Jingming offended Prince Lunardo of the Primestar civilization. Later on, Lord Tejano of the Redmond Group stood up for him and sent a Yellow-Shirted Envoy to oversee Earth¡¯s civilization. He established a ster branch of the Redmond Group on Earth?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°The Xu Jingming you¡¯re talking about is my dad.¡± Qin Fangke was slightly stunned. ¡°Your dad?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± She nodded. ¡°Then, you¡¯re really young in reality,¡± Qin Fangke eximed in surprise. ¡°You said that you weren¡¯t even 30. So it¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Of course it¡¯s true.¡± She nodded. ¡°My name has an additional ¡®Xu¡¯ in reality,¡± she said. The name she had mentioned to her boyfriend in the virtual world had always been ¡®Lixing.¡¯ ¡°Xu Lixing?¡± Qin Fangke smiled and nodded. ¡°Nice name.¡± ¡°My situation is very simple¡ªa cosmic lifeform from a new basic civilization. I¡¯m also single.¡± Xu Lixing asked, ¡°What do you think?¡± Qin Fangke smiled. ¡°Am I your first boyfriend?¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°I also hope to be the only one in your life.¡± Qin Fangke looked at Xu Lixing. Xu Lixing blushed slightly. ¡°You mean¡­¡± ¡°But I have to tell you,¡± Qin Fangke said. ¡°My father will never allow you to be my wife with your identity in reality.¡± Xu Lixing¡¯s expression changed slightly. ¡°Our family branch is rising. Father has very high expectations of my marriage,¡± Qin Fangke said helplessly. ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do about it.¡± Xu Lixing had aplicated expression as she nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. Your grandfather is an Origin lifeform, and you own severals. Naturally, ordinary people can¡¯t be your wife.¡± ¡°As long as you understand.¡± Qin Fangke nodded. ¡°What are you trying to get at?¡± Xu Lixing looked at him. ¡°Since we¡¯re in love, why care about marriage?¡± Qin Fangke looked at the other party. ¡°Even if we don¡¯t get married, we can be together for the rest of our lives. As long as you give birth to my child, he will be a fourth-generation member of my grandfather¡¯s lineage after the family confirms the bloodline. He can also enjoy all kinds of resources. Although his generation won¡¯t be given a or territory, his annual dividend will be fixed at ten million cosmic dors! He won¡¯t have any worries in life.¡± ¡°Giving birth to a child out of wedlock for you?¡± Xu Lixing looked at him with aplicated expression. ¡°Although we won¡¯t be married, I¡¯ll give you whatever is needed,¡± Qin Fangke said. ¡°As for marriage? It can¡¯t be helped. With your identity¡­ it¡¯s impossible for my father to approve it.¡± Qin Fangke hesitated for a moment. ¡°If¡ªif your father¡¯s rtionship with Lord Tejano allows my father to get to know him and advance his career, perhaps my father will agree.¡± ¡°You want my father to pull strings for your family to get to know Ambassador Tejano?¡± Xu Lixing felt even more aggrieved. She had never suffered many setbacks since she was a child. She had been sheltered by her parents since she was a child. Havinge into contact with the virtual world, she understood that she was only a small fry from a weak civilization in the vast cosmic human race. Especially when facing a huge family like Qin Fangke¡¯s, she didn¡¯t have the slightest confidence. However, she felt wronged by his request. ¡°Our children will be paid a fixed dividend by the family. As for you, I¡¯ll give some to you as well,¡± Qin Fangke said seriously. ¡°A fixed ten million cosmic dors a year, no less for our children. I¡¯ll support you for the rest of your life.¡± Xu Lixing asked, ¡°How old are you in reality?¡± ¡°435 years old. With my current 3,000 years of lifespan, I¡¯m still considered very young,¡± Qin Fangke said. Xu Lixing looked at him. ¡°You¡¯re more than 400 years old, and you¡¯ve treated me very well. You appear rather experienced¡­ Am I not the only one?¡± Chapter 477 - 477 Real Identity (3) 477 Real Identity (3) Qin Fangke was stunned. ¡°Your lineage cares so much about your children. Do you have many women you¡¯re paying for and have had many children?¡± Xu Lixing gazed at him. ¡°I won¡¯t hide it from you.¡± Qin Fangke nodded. ¡°Yes, I still have six girlfriends and 19 children. You¡¯re my seventh girlfriend. Don¡¯t worry¡­ I¡¯ll give you happiness for the rest of your life.¡± Xu Lixing felt her head explode. What¡¯s wrong with this world? With six girlfriends and 19 children, he wants me to be his seventh girlfriend? !! ¡°You, you¡­¡± Xu Lixing was at a loss for words. ¡°It¡¯s very normal,¡± Qin Fangke said. ¡°People might have only one wife, but the more noble a person is, it¡¯s quite definite that they have many other women in secret.¡± ¡°Fine, it may be normal to you, but I¡¯m not even 30 this year. I can¡¯t understand or ept it.¡± Xu Lixing got up. ¡°Fangke, thank you for being so nice to me for the past six months. I think our take on the world is ipatible. It¡¯s best if we part here.¡± ¡°Lixing.¡± Qin Fangke immediately said, ¡°What are you dissatisfied with? I¡¯ve already said that you can be my wife if you want¡ªas long as your father can help my father and he gives the approval.¡± ¡°You want my father to pull some strings and get Ambassador Tejano to help your father¡¯s career?¡± Xu Lixing shook her head. ¡°Sorry, my father said not to disturb Ambassador Tejano no matter what it is.¡± ¡°Your father is too stubborn. Being on good terms, you have to interact often.¡± Qin Fangke shook his head. ¡°Forget it; let¡¯s not talk about this. So what if you and I don¡¯t get married?¡± ¡°Nothing much,¡± Xu Lixing said, ¡°but you have six girlfriends and 19 children, and you say that you will make me happy for the rest of my life? For me¡­ I mind. Since we have different views, there¡¯s no need to continue. Goodbye!¡± With that said, she disappeared from the virtual world. Qin Fangke sat down in a daze. She isn¡¯t satisfied despite me giving her ten million cosmic dors a year and with how well I treated her? Qin Fangke shook his head. She¡¯s not even 30 years old. She¡¯s still too young and naive. I really liked her, especially her eyes. Unfortunately, her requirements are too high. How can one only have one woman in 3,000 years? Isn¡¯t it normal to have ten or twenty women? Qin Fangke sighed. ¡­ Xu Lixing stood in the virtual chamber in a daze. How can this be? You clearly have six girlfriends and 19 children, but you still swore to give me a lifetime of happiness? Xu Lixing felt that this waspletely different from the upbringing her parents had given her. Mom and Dad got together when they were young and have loved each other for years. I think that is happiness. Qin Fangke, your happiness¡­ is beyond my reach. Xu Lixing immediately walked out of the virtual chamber. In the courtyard, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were sitting together, eating fruits and snacks and chatting happily. Xu Lixing watched this scene. Isn¡¯t it good to dedicate and spend the rest of your life for one another? ¡°Lixing, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Miaomiao nced at her daughter in puzzlement. ¡°Are you crying?¡± Xu Lixing was stunned. She immediately wiped her face, only to find tears on it. She didn¡¯t even realize when she started crying. ¡°Baby,e over,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Dad, Mom.¡± Xu Lixing walked over. ¡°You¡¯re not as lively today.¡± Li Miaomiao felt that something was amiss and stared at her daughter. ¡°What are you hiding from Dad and Mom?¡± ¡°It¡¯s about love, right?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Tell us.¡± Her parents¡¯ concern made Xu Lixing¡¯s eyes turn red, but she held back her tears and said, ¡°I heeded your advice and asked about his identity in reality.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Chapter 478 - 478 Xu Lixing and Father (1) 478 Xu Lixing and Father (1) Xu Lixing sat there, feeling depressed. She whispered, ¡°His name is Qin Fangke Oro in real life. He¡¯s a member of the Nine Feathers Star Alliance¡¯s Oro family.¡± ¡°The Oro family?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of it. It¡¯s a family with a very long history.¡± ¡°His grandfather is one of the seven Origin lifeforms of the Oro family. He¡¯s 435 years old this year and doesn¡¯t have a wife, but he has six girlfriends and 19 children,¡± Xu Lixing said. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were taken aback. What the hell? 435 years old? He was older than their grandparents! But considering how long the lifespan of cosmic lifeforms was, this wasn¡¯t something to nitpick about. But six girlfriends? Neen children? ¡°He courted you despite having six girlfriends and 19 children?¡± Li Miaomiao was somewhat exasperated. What does he take my daughter for? ¡°Such things are verymon in therge families in the universe.¡± Xu Jingming looked calm, but there was a hint of anger in his eyes. What the hell? How dare he ridicule my daughter? Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°He wants me to be his seventh girlfriend and give birth to his child. I broke up with him upon hearing that!¡± ¡°Nicely done!¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s face flushed red as she said angrily, ¡°This shameless old fellow is even more thick-skinned than a city wall.¡± Xu Lixingughed. ¡°Mom, you¡¯re right; he¡¯s very thick-skinned. When he told me this, he said it as though he was fully in the right!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t have any contact with him in the future,¡± Li Miaomiao said angrily. ¡°Although wee from weak civilizations, there¡¯s no need for us to swallow such an insult.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°Learn from your mistakes,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°In the future, remember not to easily get into a rtionship in the virtual world. If you really want to be together, understand the other party¡¯s situation in reality.¡± ¡°Thankfully, I listened to both of you. I might feel even worse knowing his true colors if I had dyed that.¡± Xu Lixing smiled. ¡°Now, I¡¯ll treat him as trash and throw him into the bin.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his daughter, who was forcing a smile. He was still able to tell that his daughter was heartbroken. It¡¯s my daughter¡¯s first rtionship after all, Xu Jingming thought to himself. At the same time, he was vexed. Qin Fangke Oro? He has six girlfriends and 19 children, yet he¡¯s pestering my daughter. ¡°Jingming, I¡¯ll have a private chat with my daughter.¡± Li Miaomiao helped her daughter up. ¡°Dear, don¡¯t worry too much. Cosmic lifeforms have a long lifespan; this is just an inconspicuous experience.¡± Xu Jingming also consoled his daughter. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Lixing nodded and followed her mother into the house. Xu Jingming sat alone in the courtyard and reached out to tap the screen. Soon, detailed information about Qin Fangke appeared on the screen. The peripheral members of the Primordial Research Institute had high levels of clearance. Qin Fangke Oro? He¡¯s an inconspicuous figure in the Oro family. He doesn¡¯t have any evolutionary talent and relied on external forces to be a cosmic lifeform. Xu Jingming looked at the information. He¡¯s just a yboy. Xu Jingming usually wouldn¡¯t even spare such a figure another nce. At that moment, he gathered detailed information. The rules of the Oro family are strict. Such trash can¡¯t stand out in the Oro family, Xu Jingming thought. In terms of evolutionary talent, schrly talent, business talent¡­ he didn¡¯t have any. However, he had lived for more than 400 years and had gone through the Oro family¡¯s basic education. He knew some stuff, so he could win over Xu Lixing in a short period of time. I have to think of a way to broaden my daughter¡¯s horizons, Xu Jingming thought. ¡­ In a virtual world. Xu Lixing was offloading the assets of this world. ¡°Miss Lixing, how much do you n on selling this property for?¡± The agent looked at the property. ¡°30,000 gold coins,¡± Xu Lixing replied. The agent nodded. ¡°It¡¯s located centrally. Furthermore, there¡¯s a smallke in the manor. With such a huge area, I believe it can be sold for 30,000 gold coins very quickly.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be counting on you. I hope it can be done as soon as possible,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°Definitely.¡± The agent quickly left. However, Xu Lixing stared at the beautiful manor alone and the swing by theke. She had many beautiful memories here. ¡°Lixing.¡± A voice sounded. Xu Lixing turned her head and saw Qin Fangke at the yard¡¯s entrance. Qin Fangke sighed and said, ¡°Ever since you rejected me, I¡¯ve been in this virtual world. I knew you woulde.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to see you again.¡± With that said, Xu Lixing vanished into thin air and went offline. Qin Fangke was taken aback. She went offline? Qin Fangke¡¯s expression changed slightly. How decisive. From the looks of it, the possibility of getting her back is very low. I¡¯ll give it another two days. If there¡¯s really no chance, I¡¯ll give her up. From Qin Fangke¡¯s point of view, his time was very precious. If there was really no chance, he naturally wouldn¡¯t waste his time on Xu Lixing. There are many beautiful women in this vast universe. Qin Fangke went offline and vanished into thin air. ¡­ In the past six months of Xu Lixing and Qin Fangke¡¯s rtionship, they had explored several virtual worlds together. The assets in the virtual world were also valuable, and some were even very expensive! I worked hard to earn the money to buy these virtual world assets. Since I want to sever all ties with him, I have to deal with these assets. Xu Lixing still cared a lot about money. After all, I¡¯m the Blood Rain World¡¯s Iron Saber Gang leader¡¯s child. Over the years, as the leader¡¯s child, I¡¯ve earned more than 500 million cosmic dors. Ten million cosmic dors a year for me to give birth to his child? It¡¯s not even as much as what I earn! Chapter 479 - 479 Xu Lixing and Father (2) 479 Xu Lixing and Father (2) Xu Lixing snorted coldly. It was very difficult for ordinary Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms to make money in the Blood Rain World, but it was different for the gang leader¡¯s child. The gang received quite the sum of ¡®benefits¡¯ every month. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t get any money as the gang leader. Liu Hai and the others naturally gave more to the leader¡¯s child and wife. This was because Earth¡¯s foundation in Blood Rain World was built by Xu Jingming! asionally, Xu Jingming would need to descend into Blood Rain World to hold the fort. His family naturally deserved quite a bit. Xu Lixing had be a cosmic lifeform much earlier than her mother, Li Miaomiao, so she naturally had quite a bit of money saved up. ******* It was easy to buy property in the virtual world, but it was troublesome to exchange it for cosmic dors! Xu Lixing was quite tired after a busy day. ¡°The match is about to begin.¡± The mentally exhausted Xu Lixing received a system notification and immediately tapped to head to the livestream of the cross-sector battle. This battle was between Wu Ming (Hunter Cosmic Sector) and Coiling Demon (Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector). Yesterday, she came to watch the battle with Qin Fangke, but she was alone today. It¡¯s not bad to be alone. Xu Lixing watched the livestream and saw Wu Ming standing in space. Wu Ming held a spear and suddenly looked up. Coincidentally¡­ he looked in Xu Lixing¡¯s direction. ¡°Best of luck, Wu Ming!¡± Xu Lixing became excited. She didn¡¯t think that Wu Ming was deliberately staring at her. As the number of online viewers in the livestream had exceeded 200 billion, Wu Ming could see countless people in any direction! Xu Lixing felt that it was just a coincidence. Lixing is here to watch the battle? Xu Jingming actually took a look at his daughter. The system had alreadybeled the location of his family. ¡°Brother Wu Ming.¡± A ck figure walked over from the distant cosmos. He was very muscr and exuded an extremely strong presence. He smiled and had a friendly attitude. ¡°I never expected you to focus on Battle of the Apex. In just ten years, you¡¯re already not inferior to me. I¡¯ve always thought of myself as a peerless genius, butpared to you¡­ I¡¯m nothing.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Brother Coiling Demon, you¡¯re being humble.¡± ¡°I¡¯m speaking the truth.¡± The stocky Coiling Demon said the most humble words. At this moment, more than 200 billion cosmic citizen viewers online were a little surprised. ¡°What?¡± ¡°The Coiling Demon famous for his ferocity is actually so amiable?¡± ¡°Coiling Demon calls himself ¡®Demon,¡¯ and he¡¯s the number one in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. How ostentatious is that? He¡¯s really friendly this time.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never seen him so friendly.¡± ¡°Did everyone notice that the opponents Wu Ming fought were almost all quite friendly?¡± Countless audience members discussed. Coiling Demon was indeed very arrogant. After all, he had be number one in actualbat in the entire Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector as a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. How could he not be arrogant? Moreover, he had reached the threshold of an Origin lifeform in every aspect. He could break through at any time if he wanted! Naturally, that made him even more arrogant. But in front of Wu Ming, he didn¡¯t show any hints of arrogance. He knew that everyone was on the same level now, and their strength was on par. But when one became an Origin lifeform, their status waspletely different. One was an ordinary Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. The other was the peerless genius who was the fastest to be an Origin lifeform in the entire cosmic human race! ¡°Brother Wu Ming, be careful.¡± Coiling Demon took out a pair of hexagonal staffs from his back. At the same time, surging ck Cosmic Force gathered from all directions and constantly surged into his body, causing ck smoke to circle his entire body. ck smoke surrounded Coiling Demon, and his aura became even more terrifying. Gradually, the ck smoke turned into ck fluid behind Coiling Demon. The ck fluid even formed a river as he walked over. Xu Jingming also stirred the Cosmic Force. Boundless Cosmic Force gathered, and his entire body emitted light. A gorgeous robe of light appeared on his body, and specks of light dissipated around him. One side was surrounded by ck fluid. The other side wore a robe of light. Boom! Boom! The two instantly shed. Coiling Demon was also especially good with strength. Every strike of the hexagonal staff had terrifying might that wasn¡¯t inferior to the Infinite Light that Xu Jingming unleashed. ¡°Wu Ming, defeat Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s number one!¡± ¡°Coiling Demon, smash Hunter Cosmic Sector!¡± Countless audience members howled, hoping that their cosmic sector would win. Both parties were strong enough, and they drew a big audience. ¡°What an exciting battle.¡± The battle scene Xu Lixing watched was yed at one-tenth the speed. It couldn¡¯t be helped; she couldn¡¯t see the battle at all unless it was yed slowly. Even at one-tenth of the speed, she could only barely make it out. Zoom in. Xu Lixing reached out and tapped gently. The footage zoomed in, and she focused on Xu Jingming as she watched him fight. Wu Ming¡­ Xu Lixing watched. His eyes and bearing inbat are simr to Dad¡¯s. It¡¯s just that he¡¯s more amazing than Dad! The pressure he gives off is also greater. She was Wu Ming¡¯s fanatical fan because she saw her father in him. Wu Ming¡¯s eyes and bearing were at least 70% simr to his father¡¯s. Dad is more reserved and gentle, she thought. What am I thinking? Xu Lixing mocked herself. Wu Ming is a big shot across the entire cosmic human race. ording to Qin Fangke, Wu Ming will be an Origin lifeform in just 30 to 40 years of cultivation. He¡¯s the fastest person in this era to be an Origin lifeform. He will probably be one of the top ten figures in the Hunter Cosmic Sector in the future. As for Dad, he¡¯s still stuck at the limit of Lv. 7, she thought to herself. In fact, Dad is already very impressive. It isn¡¯t easy for a weak emerging civilization to rely on ourselves toe this far. Xu Lixing watched thepetition. The battlested for more than a minute, but Xu Lixing watched the slow-motion rey. ¡°Beautiful.¡± ¡°Wu Ming is really invincible.¡± ¡°He¡¯sparable to Coiling Demon in frontal strength, but his spearmanship is unpredictable, and his movement technique is above that of Coiling Demon. Compared to him, Coiling Demon appears a little clumsy.¡± ¡°Marvelous. Wu Ming¡¯s ranking has increased to second in the Hunter Cosmic Sector and 26th overall in the universe.¡± ¡°I¡¯m certain that Wu Ming will soon be number one in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. With his growth speed, he will even be ranked first overall in the universe.¡± All kinds of messages streamed in. Is the match over? Xu Lixing was still watching the slow-motion rey, but she could tell from the messages that the match was over¡ªWu Ming had won. ¡­ ¡°I¡¯m good at suppressing others with force, but I don¡¯t have any advantage over you. I admit my loss,¡± Coiling Demon said with a smile. ¡°In my opinion, you will definitely enter the universe¡¯s top ten.¡± ¡°I¡¯m also very impressed with your strength,¡± Xu Jingming said. This wasn¡¯t a lie. After fighting for more than a minute, the two parties shed more than a thousand times before victory was determined. It was obvious how tough a fight it was. The other party¡¯s moves were terrifying. Even though his movement technique was inferior, he put up a strong defense with his dual staffs. It wasn¡¯t easy to break through the other party¡¯s dual staff defense. However, Xu Jingming was quite happy to defeat the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s number one. Xu Jingming swept his gaze to where his daughter was. His daughter was still watching seriously. She¡¯s watching it in slow motion? This silly daughter of mine is still a little weak, Xu Jingming thought to himself. However, there¡¯s no need to think too much about it. After bing an Origin lifeform, I definitely have to get Miaomiao and her to help deal with many of my cumbersome matters. When that happens, she will be able to grow in every aspect. The higher his status in the future, the greater the benefits involved. His wife and daughter might be weaker, but his family was the most trustworthy. Trust was number one in the face of huge benefits. As for management ability? It could slowly grow over time. My daughter¡¯s horizons and abilities will grow in every aspect. In the future, she will be more confident and outstanding! Xu Jingming could sense that although his daughter was pissed when she talked about Qin Fangke, she still felt a little inferior. My daughter doesn¡¯t have to feel inferior to anyone. Xu Jingming reached out and tapped, scheduling the next battle. He wanted to be number one in the universe as quickly as possible. When he became number one, it was time for him to be an Origin lifeform. Chapter 480 - 480 2112 (1) 480 2112 (1) Earth, Redmond Group branch office. In a building that towered into the clouds, two red-skinned men were drinking as they watched spaceships taking off andnding through the windows. ¡°We¡¯re aary branch of the Redmond Group at the end of the day, but we actually chose such a backward.¡± One of the young men shook his head gently. ¡°Such a small has billions of people living on it, and there are very few ces for us to enjoy ourselves. Even if the other branches don¡¯t upy a beautiful habitable, they should upy at least half of it, right? We¡¯re limited to less than 100 square kilometers?¡± ¡°This is Lord Tejano¡¯s arrangement. Do you have a problem with that?¡± Another stocky red-skinned man held a wine ss and smiled. ¡°The group¡¯s defense system protects our privacy very well. Nobody will know about our privateints.¡± The young man curled his lips and said, ¡°In any case, I think Lord Tejano¡¯s arrangements are a little willful.¡± The stocky red-skinned man smiled and didn¡¯t retort or agree. ¡°Yellow-Shirted Envoy¡ªthat¡¯s a Civilization-level AI robot with strategicbat strength!¡± the young man said. ¡°It¡¯s actually used to protect an emerging civilization¡¯s Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform? Isn¡¯t this a joke? It definitely won¡¯t clear the group¡¯s audit.¡± ¡°That¡¯s well within Lord Tejano¡¯s rights. The group has no business asking,¡± the stocky man said with a smile. ¡°So what if you¡¯re unhappy?¡± ¡°Yeah, what can I do?¡± the young man murmured. ¡°I¡¯m just thinking, how long do I have to stay here? A hundred years, a thousand years? Aren¡¯t you sad that we might have to stay on this weak for half our lives?¡± ¡°So what? We¡¯re already very lucky to get this position,¡± the stocky man remarked. ¡°We have to do a good job. Perhaps there¡¯s a chance of promotion.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± The young man was very down. ¡°Actually, our branch is set up here because the Yellow-Shirted Envoy is stationed here.¡± The stocky man looked out and said softly, ¡°Lord Tejano has just started his business, so he doesn¡¯t use many Yellow-Shirted Envoys. With time, he will feel the manpower shortage. It¡¯s impossible¡­ to use a Civilization-level smart bot to protect a friend for extended periods.¡± The young man¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°There¡¯s ultimately a limit to helping friends,¡± the stocky manmented. ¡°Perhaps a result of fading friendship, or perhaps enough help has been given, sufficient to intimidate all factions. In short, the Yellow-Shirted Envoy will eventually be transferred.¡± ¡°Once it¡¯s transferred away, the branch office will close down. In fact, it¡¯s not suitable to establish a branch office in the gxy where Earth is located,¡± the stocky man said. ¡°The location choice of a branch office is either because of the transportation convenience and the rtively short distance to various ces or because this civilization is especially powerful, giving it reason for being a branch office. However, Earth¡¯s civilization¡­ clearly doesn¡¯t meet the requirements. It¡¯s solely because of Tejano.¡± ¡°I hope it¡¯s transferred out as soon as possible. I can¡¯t picture myself spending half my life here in this small ce,¡± the young man said in anticipation. ¡°Moreover, we can¡¯t enter the virtual world most of the time while working.¡± ¡°This is work.¡± The stocky man was very calm. ¡°There are plenty of people who will want the job you despise.¡± ¡­ At home, in the courtyard. Xu Jingming used the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI surveince to understand the situation in the Redmond Group¡¯s branch, so he naturally heard the conversation between the two red-skinned men. Even the Redmond Group has objections to Tejano¡¯s help, Xu Jingming thought. I can¡¯t repay this favor for the time being. I¡¯ll keep it in mind and deal with it in the future. Ever since the Yellow-Shirted Envoy guarded Earth, too many people and factions wanted to befriend Tejano through him. However, Xu Jingming rejected all of them! He didn¡¯t bother with anyone! He had even told his family not to trouble Tejano no matter what. This was because the other party had helped him too much! He didn¡¯t want to make things difficult for him anymore. With my current strength, I should be able to enter the universe¡¯s top ten, but it¡¯s not enough to be number one. Xu Jingming read the information on the projection. He was umting deeper knowledge every day. ****** The Ancient River Civilization, one of the cosmic human race¡¯s three advanced civilizations. On an habitable. ¡°Sir, this native has a poption of about 1.5 billion. Due to diseases and war, their average lifespan is 33 years. The meteorological cycle of this native¡­ has made the entire colder. If we don¡¯t terraform the, many people will freeze to death during winter. It will only get worse every year in the future.¡± Anky man followed by his master¡¯s side respectfully. The young Qu Fang wore a thick robe just like the natives. He looked at such a world and sighed. ¡°As an advanced cosmic civilization, our Ancient River Civilization still has arge number of natives.¡± ¡°After all, the entire cosmic sector is too vast,¡± thenky man said. ¡°Even the universe is constantly evolving, producing news one after another. Life will be born on somes. Over endless time, human bloodlines have long been scattered across the universe. There are even small pockets of humans outside the 34 cosmic sectors.¡± ¡°Mom, Mom.¡± A cry sounded. Beside the frozen path, a girl kneeled beside her mother. Her mother had already frozen to death. The girl was terrified and in despair as she shouted. Chapter 481 - 481 2112 (2) 481 2112 (2) Qu Fang walked over as if he had descended from an illusion. The girl saw him¡ªa handsome youth in a thick robe. She had never seen such a good-looking person. ¡°Save Mom, save Mom.¡± The girl immediately kowtowed. Qu Fang walked close and gently touched the woman, who was no longer breathing. The woman¡¯s almost weak vital signs rapidly changed for the better. Her originally pale face turned rosy, and her skin regained its luster. The mother opened her eyes. ¡°I¡¯m not dead?¡± Her mother found it unbelievable. She felt healthier than ever. ¡°Mom.¡± The girl threw herself into her mother¡¯s arms excitedly and was about to kowtow to Qu Fang when she discovered¡­ that the handsome youth had disappeared. Qu Fang and the servant behind him had already left. ¡°Terraform this habitable ording to n B. I hope that the average lifespan of the people on this will increase to more than 100 years,¡± Qu Fang instructed. ¡°Yes, sir,¡± thenky man replied respectfully. ¡°Unfortunately, I¡¯m still poor. If I had enough wealth, I could universalize the virtual world and evolutionary methods to everyone on the.¡± Qu Fang looked at the habitable, his gaze allowing him to see more than a billion people on it. Thenky man whispered, ¡°Sir, there¡¯s actually no need for you to help so manys and lives. It¡¯ll save you troubles.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Qu Fang looked at him and smiled. ¡°I can live in the safest ce with the best scenery and enjoy myself to my heart¡¯s content. Nobody will provoke a son of a king like me.¡± ¡°But did my mother leave me her wealth to be a parasite?¡± Qu Fang looked out into space. ¡°When I was young, my mother brought me along to help the weak. When I saw the pleasant surprise those people had, the excitement they felt¡­ made me admire my mother.¡± ¡°After my mother died, my father immediately tied himself to anotherrge family in the Ancient River Civilization through marriage. My father¡¯s wealth is also a part of that family, and he isn¡¯t willing to share it with me,¡± Qu Fang said softly. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for my mother¡¯s will, I probably wouldn¡¯t have been able to inherit her wealth.¡± ¡°Mother¡¯s family isn¡¯t big. I¡¯ll protect them, but I want to do more.¡± Qu Fang said, ¡°To do that, I need a strong supporter.¡± ¡­ In the cross-sector battle in the virtual world. Qu Fang watched from the stands as Xu Jingming won again and officially became the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s number one and eighth overall. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, you¡¯re number one in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. Will being number one in the universe be far?¡± ¡Á100 Qu Fang¡¯s support was relentless. Of the countless cosmic citizen viewers, he was also the most dazzling. Wu Ming is eighth in the universe. With his strength, he can be an Origin lifeform at any time. Qu Fang looked at Xu Jingming. My career can only be kickstarted with his support. He knew very well that without sufficient strength, he could at most buy a small number of habitables and be an ordinaryary overlord. When he left the family, in order to obtain his mother¡¯s inheritance, his father¡¯s entire family was furious! Logically speaking, such massive wealth¡­ could¡¯ve been swallowed up by the entire family. Qu Fang was a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform without talent, so he wasn¡¯t qualified to enjoy so much. He should¡¯ve given his mother¡¯s wealth to the family. However, he would rather fall out with the family! Qu Fang inherited the wealth thanks to thew. Although it was less than 1% of the wealth of his father¡¯s family, this was a wealth umted by many kings across history to this day with a reigning king. Nearly 1%? It was still a massive amount. It¡¯s a waste to give such massive wealth to greedy people like you. It¡¯s more meaningful to help those in need. Qu Fang had very firm faith. With the empire¡¯sws protecting him and a sufficiently strong defense, as well as being the son of a king, the entire family behind the king could only endure it. ******* ¡°After Wu Ming entered the universe¡¯s top ten, his rise has slowed. In thest five battles, he won three times and lost two times. He¡¯s now ranked fifth in the universe! Every match is filled with anxiety, and it won¡¯t be easy for him to win.¡± A winged man looked at the information on the projection and said, ¡°He has cultivated the evolutionary method for about 31 years. ording to my judgment, he can be an Origin lifeform at any time. His potential is terrifying; he¡¯s definitely the humans¡¯ cosmic legend threat. We have to eliminate him early if possible.¡± ¡°Mo!¡± Another gray-winged man smiled and said, ¡°The cosmic human race protects the identity of cosmic citizens very well. Much of the information we obtained is outdated. Information from thetest century? It¡¯s too difficult.¡± ¡°We have confirmed that Wu Ming is from the Oohook Star Alliance. There¡¯s still hope for us to obtain information by infiltrating the Oohook Star Alliance¡¯s upper echelons.¡± ¡°Is it that easy to infiltrate the upper echelons of the Oohook Star Alliance? Moreover, such massive amounts of citizen information is also confidential information in the virtual world.¡± The gray-winged man shook his head. ¡°Stop investigating. The price is too high, and the chances are slim. At the same time, so what if we find out? Wu Ming is so talented. I don¡¯t believe that humans won¡¯t provide him protection. If we go, we will be courting death.¡± ¡°Why aren¡¯t we doing anything about the appearance of such a genius?¡± Hispanion was puzzled. ¡°We did something. We did a lot of things and spent tons of money to investigate, but unfortunately¡­ we didn¡¯t find anything. His personal information is probably kept secret by the cosmic human race.¡± The gray-winged man sighed. ¡°Quickly prepare the documents and report in detail how much we paid. When that happens, we can im the ¡®costs¡¯ and put them into our pockets.¡± Hispanion was stunned. ¡°Why are you spacing out?¡± The gray-winged man curled his lips. ¡°We¡¯ve worked hard to hide among the humans and risked our lives. What¡¯s wrong with getting some of the benefits?¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Hispanion nodded nkly. ¡°Uncle, is this how you do things after working hard for 8,000 years in the human race?¡± ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s how I could hide in the enemy¡¯s territory for 8,000 years.¡± The gray-winged man red at his nephew. ¡°Hurry up and write up the document. Let me review it after you¡¯re done.¡± ¡°We didn¡¯t do anything. How am I supposed to write it?¡± hispanion asked. ¡°Make it up.¡± The gray-winged man looked at him. ¡°Learn to make up information, and you¡¯ll have learned half of my experience as a spy!¡± ¡­ In the blink of an eye, Xu Jingming had been number one in the Hunter Cosmic Sector for half a year. In his personal space¡ª So many people want to meet me again? Sitting on the sofa, Xu Jingming saw arge number of private messages. Manyrge factions in the cosmic human race, as well as some figures of unknown background, have taken the initiative to help advertise me across the tform¡­ They took the initiative to give me so much money. I couldn¡¯t just snub them and had to ept their friend request. But with so many people wanting to meet? Firstly, I don¡¯t have the time or energy to deal with all kinds of people. Secondly, there might be alien spies among them. Just to be safe, I¡¯ll ignore them all. Although Xu Jingming had added them as friends, he didn¡¯t respond at all. Of course, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t spurn Qu Fang, who had spent so much! After all, meeting a small number of people didn¡¯t affect him much. I believe they can understand if I ignore them. I¡¯m just guarding against alien spies. Xu Jingming closed all his private messages. After I be an Origin lifeform, I¡¯ll let Miaomiao and the others deal with these matters. Even as an Origin lifeform, he wasn¡¯t willing to divert his attention to deal with so many factions. I should use this opportunity to groom my wife and daughter and make them deal with this. It¡¯s been half a year since I became first in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. I¡¯ve won and lost, and I¡¯ve finally be second in the universe. Xu Jingming opened Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex, and his wins weren¡¯t easy. This was because the difference in strength was about the same. Xu Jingming also only rose to second ce after a slight improvement after many scheduled matches. I¡¯ll challenge the universe¡¯s number one. Xu Jingming tapped and issued a challenge. He had taken the initiative to challenge him previously, but the other party had rejected him. He only replied with one sentence: ¡°Brother Wu Ming, challenge me again when you be second in the universe.¡± Chapter 482 - 482 Redmond and Whitejail 482 Redmond and Whitejail Xu Jingming waited silently after issuing the challenge. It took just ten seconds for him to receive feedback¡ªthe challenge was a sess! Cross-Universe Battle: Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s Wu Ming vs. Ultimate Ruin Cosmic Sector¡¯s D¡¯Wayvan. The Life Evolution game officials immediately started advertising across the tform, giving it maximum exposure! They even sent messages to every Life Evolution yer to inform them of this battle. Second in the universe versus first in the universe? Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but smile when he saw the sessful battle. D¡¯Wayvan has been first in the universe for more than 50 years. He wins easily no matter who he fights. His strength should be on a whole other level. As for me, I went through ups and downs to barely reach second ce. I reckon there¡¯s a gap between D¡¯Wayvan and me. Xu Jingming understood this. However, I can only understand the gap between us through a fight. There was no fear about the gap! Over the years, many experts had defeated him, but he had overtaken them one after another. Let¡¯s see how strong you are as the universe¡¯s number one. Xu Jingming closed the battle scheduling interface and began to prepare himself for the battle. ¡­ Far away in the Ultimate Ruin Cosmic Sector, arge spaceship hovered above a deste. ¡°Countdown: 33, 32, 31¡­ 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Activate!¡± Apanying the AI¡¯s countdown, a group of scientists in the spaceship¡¯smand hall watched the screen fervently. A white-winged man stood in front of the console and gently pressed the activation button. Buzz! The spaceship immediately released two strange bursts that charged at the deste below. During the transmission of the two strange bursts, they naturally collided, producing a strange reaction. The oscitions¡¯ might surged, and when they struck the deste, the rocks on the deste¡¯s surface silently shattered into gravel¡­ The wave swept past, and arge area of the deste¡¯s surface turned to sand. ¡°Test Number 17. Achieved 35.22 million square kilometers of sandification. The maximum depth of sandification is 21 kilometers.¡± A scientist looked at the data and said excitedly, ¡°Its might reached 320% of our estimates.¡± The other scientists cheered. ¡°Congrattions, Chief. The experiment was a huge sess.¡± ¡°Congrattions, Chief.¡± The scientists were thrilled. This experiment hadsted for more than 120 years after all. The results of today¡¯s experiment were beyond expectations. The winged man nodded and instructed, ¡°Check the equipment for any wear and tear and carefully investigate the sandification data on the experimental. Cote all the experimental data and send it to me.¡± ¡°Yes, Chief,¡± the scientists beside him replied respectfully. This winged man was the fifth-ranked schr of the Feather Silkworm Civilization, and his educational level had reached Lv. 92! As an intermediate cosmic civilization, the Feather Silkworm Civilization only had one great schr above Lv. 100. As for the winged man, he was in his 800s this year, and his educational level had reached Lv. 92! Although it became harder to improve one¡¯s educational level the further one went, the winged man was still young after all. There was still a chance of him breaking through to Lv. 100 before his demise. The winged man turned around and left after giving the instructions, returning to his lounge. A challenge? The winged man took off his robe and sat on a chair. He looked at the information on the projection and leisurely poured himself a ss of wine. The most talented person on the evolutionary path of this generation, Wu Ming, has finally reached second ce in the universe? The winged man¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. I originally nned on breaking through to be an Origin lifeform after this sessful experiment. I never expected that I would¡­ be able to fight Wu Ming before breaking through. This Wu Ming is a member of the Primordial Research Institute, and he cultivates the Primordial Star Conjecture. To be able to reach second ce in the universe, his understanding of the Primordial Star must¡¯ve reached an extremely high level. The winged man was surprised. I relied on scientific research to umte knowledge and gradually pry into the abyss! My understanding is deep enough. He has only cultivated the evolutionary method for 30-plus years, but his understanding has reached this level? At the very least, his talent in evolution is higher than mine, the winged man thought. However, I¡¯m 819 years old this year, and my educational level is at Lv. 99! I should be much better than him in academia. His Lv. 92 education level was a disguise. He needed to carry out many experiments in reality, which was why he carried himself as a Lv. 92 educational level. In fact, his true educational level had reached Lv. 99! He was talented in the evolutionary path and was even more talented in the academic path. He had long been recruited as a peripheral member by Eternal Academy, one of the three strongest factions. ****** Earth, morning. ¡°Dad, today¡¯spetition is between the number one and number two in the universe, D¡¯Wayvan versus Wu Ming. Wu Ming is also from our Hunter Cosmic Sector. You have to watch this battle,¡± Xu Lixing persuaded excitedly. ¡°Oh, number one versus number two?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up as he eximed in surprise. ¡°Yeah, these are the two strongest peak Lv. 8s in the universe,¡± Xu Lixing said immediately. ¡°I also heard that Wu Ming has only cultivated for 30 to 40 years. His talent is terrifying.¡± Xu Jingming blinked. Even my daughter knows about how Wu Ming has only cultivated for 30 to 40 years? That¡¯s right. Other than the 17 top factions back then, there were also 352 regional factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector who knew about Wu Ming¡¯s cultivation time and that he had joined the Primordial Research Institute. With so many factions aware of this, the news naturally spread. His daughter knew it probably because of Qin Fangke. ¡°Jingming, let¡¯s watch thepetition as a family of three,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I really would love to,¡± Xu Jingming said apologetically, ¡°but I have something important to do in the virtual world today, and it can¡¯t be postponed. I¡¯ll watch the match reyter.¡± ¡°Important matters?¡± Xu Lixing was helpless. ¡°Alright, but it¡¯s a pity that you will miss this battle, Dad.¡± ¡°You two can watch it first. Give me your take after that,¡± Xu Jingmingforted. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go online first. It¡¯s really urgent.¡± Xu Jingming went straight to his virtual chamber. ¡°Mom, it looks like it¡¯s just the two of us,¡± Xu Lixing said helplessly. ¡­ On the virtual world¡¯s Life Evolution gaming tform. Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex¡ªUniverse Number One D¡¯Wayvan vs. Universe Number Two Wu Ming! ¡°Wow, there¡¯s so many people.¡± Xu Lixing and Li Miaomiao were a little shocked as they sat in the stands. ¡°There are more than 900 billion viewers now, and it¡¯s still rising. The online audience for this battle will probably exceed one trillion.¡± Xu Lixing eximed in surprise. ¡°More than one trillion cosmic citizens will be watching? This is a first for me.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and looked at Wu Ming in the distance. ¡°Every time I watch apetition, I find Wu Ming¡¯s bearing a little simr to your father¡¯s.¡± ¡°I think so too.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. After all, they were a family who spent plenty of time together. Although his appearance had been changed to look smarter and hisbat state was different from usual, his family could still sense the simrities. ¡°I don¡¯t know much about thepetition. Lixing, who do you think will win this battle?¡± ¡°No matter who the opponent is, I believe that Wu Ming can win. He¡¯s my idol.¡± Xu Lixing was clearly very excited. ¡­ Elsewhere in the stands. Qin Fangke and a young woman were also watching the battle. With Xu Lixing¡¯s admiration for Wu Ming, she will probably watch this battle today, Qin Fangke thought. Unfortunately, Xu Lixing haspletely sold her virtual world assets and blocked me. But aren¡¯t there plenty of women everywhere? Qin Fangke looked at the woman beside him and smiled. ¡­ This was a sh of titans in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex after all, and it attracted many people. Even Prince Lunardo of the Primestar civilization was in the stands. I heard from my brother that D¡¯Wayvan and Wu Ming are extremely talented. They won¡¯t be ordinary Origin lifeforms in the future. Prince Lunardo sat there. I¡¯ve also sent them a message, but unfortunately, they didn¡¯t ept my friend request. These two are really arrogant. Prince Lunardo was helpless. There was nothing he could do about the two ignoring him. These two would probably be figures on the same level as his brother in the future. He couldn¡¯t afford to offend them. ¡­ Qu Fang, Wu Ming¡¯s number one fan, was naturally watching the battle. Tejano came today. That¡¯s the number one in our Hunter Cosmic Sector; he finally has a chance of bing number one in the universe. Tejano was still filled with anticipation. He looked at Wu Ming with a strange expression. This Wu Ming participated in the mysteriousnd¡¯s selection at the same time as my good friend, Xu Jingming! He knew very well when Xu Jingming participated in the mysteriousnd because thetter had specially asked him about it. The same amount of time spent cultivating the evolutionary method. He¡¯s also good at spearmanship and shield techniques. Moreover, their bearings are somewhat simr. Could it be that Wu Ming is really my good brother? Tejano was rather excited and expectant. That¡¯s interesting. In the future, this will be something to brag about. ¡­ Tejano is here too? It was very rare for the plump Deputy Dean Redmond to watch a match. He had extremely high authority and saw his son at a nce. Redmond then carefully looked at the two people who had entered the battle scene. ¡°Redmond, which one of them do you think will win?¡± A voice sounded, and a man and woman sat beside him. ¡°Defender Whitejail, how rare it is to see you watch a match.¡± Redmond smiled at his friend. ¡°D¡¯Wayvan¡¯s educational level has reached Lv. 99, so he¡¯s almost certain to break through to Lv. 100 before the age of 1,000. As a genius with extremely high talent in the academic and evolutionary paths, Eternal Academy naturally values him,¡± Whitejail said. ¡°An educational level of Lv. 100 before the age of 1,000. Impressive,¡± Redmond praised. ¡°He¡¯s not as impressive as Wu Ming from your Primordial Research Institute,¡± Whitejail said. ¡°He reached his current realm after cultivating the evolutionary method for 31 years. If he hadn¡¯t suppressed it, he would¡¯ve be an Origin lifeformst year, right?¡± Redmond smiled. ¡°The Primordial Research Institute produced you, Redmond! You became a cosmic legend in 10,000 years, and you have a chance of bing a Paramount realm powerhouse. Now, there¡¯s Wu Ming. Why are all the geniuses on the evolutionary pathing from your Primordial Research Institute?¡± Whitejail shook his head. ¡°It feels like your Primordial Research Institute ispletely above our Eternal Academy and Spacetime Ind in this era.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that easy to reach the Paramount realm,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Even if I seed, it¡¯s very difficult to reach Eternal of the Paramount realm.¡± ¡°You¡¯re already aiming for Eternal?¡± Whitejail shook his head. ¡°What a monster.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see what these two youngsters are capable of.¡± Redmond cast his gaze at the match. ¡°D¡¯Wayvan has a high chance of winning this battle. Redmond, what do you think?¡± Whitejail asked. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Redmond said, ¡°The future is unknown.¡± Whitejail was slightly taken aback as he looked at thebat world and nodded. ¡°Yes, the future is unknown.¡± Chapter 483 - 483 Primordial Star’s Dark Side (1) 483 Primordial Star¡¯s Dark Side (1) More than a trillion cosmic citizen viewers? Xu Jingming was quite surprised when he noticed the number. Although the number of cosmic citizens in the 34 cosmic sectors spanning the entire cosmic human race was an astronomical figure, the number of one trillion cosmic citizens had already exceeded some of the smaller Star Alliances. It was also very rare for a battle in the virtual world to attract so many cosmic citizen viewers. With so many audience members, there were naturally many hidden talents! There were even cosmic legends, alien spies, and mysterious existences¡­ For various reasons, they came to watch this battle. Grandpa, Dad, Mom, Miaomiao, my daughter, Master Liu Hai, Shuo, and the others are here to watch the battle. Xu Jingming saw many speciallybeled friends. Many cosmic lifeforms from China were here. Buzz. A terrifying aura approached from afar. Xu Jingming stopped paying attention to the outside world and looked at the figure flying over from afar. On this cold and deste, a winged youth in a gorgeous robe flew over. He was so beautiful that he didn¡¯t look human. That¡¯s not right. Xu Jingming immediately realized that something was amiss. In the virtual world, looks can be changed. I¡¯ve seen countless handsome people, and I¡¯ve long gotten used to them. I find his beauty bewitching not because of his looks but¡­ because of his mental strength! D¡¯Wayvan flew over, his mental strength unknowingly tempting all living beings, causing them to have thoughts of oblivion. Boom. Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength spread out like a scorching sun that consumed his surroundings with fire. The psychic forces of both parties collided. Thetter disappeared from Xu Jingming¡¯s senses, leaving only a terrifying abyss whose bottom couldn¡¯t be seen. This dark abyss extended, attracting and devouring everything. This dark abyss was the source of Xu Jingming¡¯s bewitchment. Abyss? My Light Rays¡¯ Visualization has reached the eighth level. I never expected it to still affect me to a certain extent, Xu Jingming thought to himself. D¡¯Wayvan has already reached an extremely high level in Abyss Research Notes. One of the cosmic human race¡¯s three strongest legacies, ¡®Abyss Research Notes.¡¯ It was also the strongest legacy of Eternal Academy. ¡°Many Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms in your Eternal Academy have only begun attempting to build an abyss.¡± Redmond¡ªwho was in the stands¡ªsmiled when he saw this scene. ¡°As for D¡¯Wayvan, his studies of the abyss have gone deeply in depth. His psychic force has already begun building an abyss. Once he bes an Origin lifeform, he can construct his own abyss in a short period of time.¡± ¡°His educational level has reached Lv. 99, so he has sufficient knowledge to do so,¡± Whitejail said. ¡°To be able to construct an abyss, D¡¯Wayvan is indeed slightly better in terms of mental strength.¡± Redmond nodded. ¡°It¡¯s just a slight advantage. How long has Wu Ming cultivated? How long has D¡¯Wayvan cultivated?¡± Whitejail said humbly. ¡­ D¡¯Wayvan stood in midair and looked at Xu Jingming with a smile. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, I won¡¯t show any mercy. If your strength doesn¡¯t show any stark improvement, you will lose.¡± ¡°Please give it your all and let me see how strong a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform can be.¡± Xu Jingming held his spear. ¡°As you wish.¡± Just as D¡¯Wayvan finished speaking, endless cosmic power gathered, and a terrifying abyss began to appear behind him. ck mist also wrapped around every part of his body, including his wings, causing his body to be faintly discernible. D¡¯Wayvan¡¯s body seemed to exist partly in the abyss and partly in reality. It was extremely bizarre. A Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform can affect space to this extent by stirring the power of the universe? Xu Jingming was seeing it with his own eyes, and it struck him more intensely. He was also stirring the power of the universe. Endless light gathered, and a gorgeous robe of light draped over him. The robe also emitted specks of light. Whoosh. D¡¯Wayvan silently arrived in front of Xu Jingming and struck out with a ck saber beam. Boom. Xu Jingming focused. He had sensed the other party¡¯s movement and immediately blocked the strike. The weapons collided, and the two diverted the force. Boom! Boom! Boom! The sound of weapons colliding rang out, and D¡¯Wayvan appeared around Xu Jingming in an unpredictable manner. The two ck sabers in his hands were clearly faster than Xu Jingming¡¯s. Faced with the barrage of saber beams, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t see thetter¡¯s figure clearly. He sensed a dark abyss envelop him as dark saber beams constantly attacked in a bid to drown him. How fast. Xu Jingming felt stifled. He had watched the other party¡¯sbat videos and had long realized the gap between them, but he was still a little shocked in actualbat. The other party¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t considered great; he was on par with him! After all, the Primordial Star lineage was domineering to begin with. The Abyss lineage of Eternal Academy was known for being mysterious. Being on par with Xu Jingming in terms of strength meant that the other party had built up a strong foundation. The other party¡¯s movement technique was more ghostly with his distortion of space. His attacks came faster with fewer gaps, and he naturally drowned him. Boom! In just thirty seconds, Xu Jingming failed to put up an adequate defense and was struck to the ground. Boom! When he crashed into the ground, it was as if an asteroid had made impact. The ground caved in, and the vibrations affected the entire surface of the. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! D¡¯Wayvan took the opportunity to deliver consecutive strikes, sending terrifying saber beams over. Chapter 484 - 484 Primordial Star’s Dark Side (2) 484 Primordial Star¡¯s Dark Side (2) Is he that strong? After Xu Jingming fell to the ground, he sensed terrifying saber beams striking him repeatedly. He could only continue burrowing deeper into the ground in a sorry state! He used the obstruction of the¡¯s rocks to avoid the mighty onught. As he burrowed deep into the ground, he prepared to circle around before rushing out of the ground. But while underground, he felt as if the terrifying saber beams were homing in on him. ¡°Since you want to burrow into the ground, don¡¯te out.¡± D¡¯Wayvan clearly wanted to defeat the other party in one wave of strikes. He wouldn¡¯t show mercy when attacking. Hiding underground? Hiding underground was useless! I can¡¯t escape. Xu Jingming sensed with his psychic force that the rocks did little to weaken the condensed dark saber beams. The saber beams were still extremely terrifying, enveloping all angles of escape. There was nowhere to escape! He would eventually be devoured by the dark abyss! Darkness Devourment¡ªthere¡¯s nowhere to hide. Xu Jingming¡¯s brain worked extremely quickly, and he instantly determined that there was no chance of dodging. I can only face it. Xu Jingming looked up. He saw the iing ck saber beam. Boom! Xu Jingming soared into the sky and turned into a spear beam that tore through everything, breaking through the ck saber beams. But as a schr with an educational level of Lv. 99, D¡¯Wayvan¡¯s calctions were very urate. Just as Xu Jingming was about to rush out of the ground, he found himself incapable of slicing through more saber beams. As the first ck saber beam sliced through his body, more ck saber beams followed. Bang!!! Instantly, his glowing body shattered and turned into energy. He¡¯s about to lose? Tejano, Qu Fang, Prince Lunardo, and many others in the stands were watching. Even Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing didn¡¯t lower the yback speed, although it was difficult for them to see the details of the battle at normal speed. They could still determine the situation on the field. Wu Ming had been at a disadvantage from the beginning, and now, his body had been sted apart. ¡°Condense!¡± Physical Energy Manifestation. As long as the energy wasn¡¯t destroyed, one was undying. The scattered energy gathered. D¡¯Wayvan watched this scene. ¡°Energy Manifestation? A series of attacks destroy 20% to 30% of your energy. How many times can you recondense a body?¡± At this moment, as Xu Jingming condensed, his mind sensed the terrifying dark abyss above him. Darkness devours light¡­ Xu Jingming suddenly thought of the Primordial Star he had seen when epting the legacy. The Primordial Star was the greatest and most incredible celestial body known to humans. Its light transmitted through endless spacetime in all directionsyer byyer. Its light constantly fluctuated, and a small fluctuation caused the range of the light transmission to be greater or smaller. But when it reached its maximum amplitude, the light¡¯s intensity might increase by billions of times. At its minimum amplitude, its size would shrink more than 10,000 times. Light expels the darkness. Darkness upies more territory when the light shrinks. Light and darkness¡­ are two sides of the same coin? They coexist? Xu Jingming sensed the dark abyss that was conjured by D¡¯Wayvan, but he felt that it was somewhat simr to the darkness around the Primordial Star. At this moment, his understanding of the Primordial Star deepened. The Primordial Star isn¡¯t just light but also the surrounding darkness. I finally have some understanding of darkness. A thought rose in Xu Jingming. The body that had just condensed, with a gorgeous light robe draped over it, drew upon even vaster Cosmic Force! However, this Cosmic Force no longer condensed on his body or robe. Instead¡­ it was scattered around. There was a swatch of darkness around him, and boundless power gathered in the darkness. Xu Jingming¡¯s light, robe, and power of darkness seemed to be two sides of the same coin, causing his overall strength to increase. Huh? Just as D¡¯Wayvan was about to attack, his expression changed as he looked at Wu Ming. There was a greater patch of darkness around the gorgeous robe of light. Everything was under Xu Jingming¡¯s control. ¡°What?¡± In the stands, Whitejail was a little surprised. ¡°He actuallyprehended the dark side of the Primordial Star inbat? The coexistence of light and darkness?¡± ¡°The Primordial Star is a high-dimensional spatial celestial body.¡± Redmond smiled. ¡°Although Wu Ming had received the legacy, it¡¯s very difficult for him to understand its existence. He probably saw the ¡®Dark Abyss¡¯ constructed by D¡¯Wayvan and somewhat understands what darkness in high-dimensional space is like.¡± ¡°To figure out the coexistence of light and darkness inbat?¡± Whitejail found it unbelievable. ¡°What talent is this?¡± ¡°That¡¯s how he¡¯s bing an Origin lifeform after cultivating the evolutionary method for 30 years. This is his talent in the Primordial Star lineage,¡± Redmond said. ¡°The Primordial Star is a high-dimensional spatial celestial body that we can¡¯te into contact with. Humanity¡¯s scientific research on it is only a conjecture! Some people don¡¯t need toe into contact with it; they can understand the dark side of the Primordial Star just by scratching the surface or even the surface of the abyss. This is what it means to be a genius.¡± Redmond looked forward to it. Whitejail was very envious. What a monster. He didn¡¯t know what Wu Ming¡¯s future achievements would be, but at the very least, he was even more astonishing than Deputy Dean Redmond before he became an Origin lifeform. ¡°But after bing an Origin lifeform, he will encounter more problems, and the evolutionary path will be much harder,¡± Redmond said. ¡°It¡¯s hard to say what his future will be. Perhaps he will just end as a Lv. 10.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be humble. Your Primordial Research Institute will definitely work hard to groom him. A Lv. 10 Origin lifeform? I¡¯ll bet with you that he will at least be a cosmic legend,¡± Whitejail said. ¡°No bets,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Continue watching thepetition. It¡¯s almost over.¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s almost over.¡± Whitejail watched as well. ¡­ After Xu Jingming¡¯s Cosmic Force increased greatly, D¡¯Wayvan calcted the numbers when he saw Xu Jingming¡¯s glowing robe and the surrounding darkness. The energy he controls is at least three times stronger. I can¡¯t fight him head-on; I have to use my advantage. Therefore, he changed hisbat strategy. He no longer crushed his opponent head-on. Instead, he pushed his movement technique to its limits and attacked at close range. The sound of weapons colliding was very weak. They constantly shed and blinked on the surface of the, and the aftershocks of the battle left behind canyons and basins on the. But two minutester, Xu Jingming stabbed through D¡¯Wayvan¡¯s chest. As thetter¡¯s body exploded, he condensed in the distance and continued charging over. Another minuteter, Xu Jingming tore through the body of thetter again. D¡¯Wayvan stopped after recondensing his body. ¡°You¡¯re not giving it another shot?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Your moves are more powerful, and your defense is stronger. Even if my weapon hits you, you will only suffer light injuries. As for your weapon, my body explodes from a simple graze.¡± D¡¯Wayvan shook his head. ¡°The Primordial Star lineage does have the advantage in head-onbat. I lost.¡± The three strongest legacies were good at different things. ¡°You broke through while fighting me.¡± D¡¯Wayvan looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯m really speechless.¡± ¡°I have to thank you too,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. Breaking through wasn¡¯t that easy. He had been puzzled by the Primordial Star¡¯s coexistence of light and darkness for a long time, and today¡¯s battle had given him some insights. ¡°It¡¯s fine to lose to a genius like you.¡± D¡¯Wayvan smiled. ¡°Perhaps it will be something to brag about it in the future.¡± D¡¯Wayvan knew very well how long Wu Ming had cultivated for. He was really a monster-level existence. ¡°Oh right, I¡¯ll break through to be an Origin lifeform after this battle,¡± D¡¯Wayvanmented. ¡°What about you? When are you nning on breaking through?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already won. I can break through now,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile. ¡°Alright! Let¡¯s contact each other after breaking through,¡± D¡¯Wayvan suggested. ¡°Let¡¯s do so.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. After breaking through, the two of them could reveal their true identities in reality. When that happened, it would be more suitable for them to interact with each other. Chapter 485 - 485 Breaking Through—Origin Lifeform (Part 1) (1) 485 Breaking Through¡ªOrigin Lifeform (Part 1) (1) In the virtual stands, more than a trillion cosmic citizens heard the conversation between the two, and they couldn¡¯t help but be stunned when they heard D¡¯Wayvan and Wu Ming mention their uing breakthrough to be Origin lifeforms. ¡°I¡¯m still reminiscing about this battle and watching the slow-motion rey while the two of them have decided to be Origin lifeforms? Won¡¯t this be theirst battle before bing Origin lifeforms?¡± ¡°Wu Ming has only participated in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex for about ten years. He¡¯s choosing to be an Origin lifeform the moment he became number one in the universe. People in the future don¡¯t even have the chance to challenge him!¡± ¡°The moment these two people break through, the third in the universe will rise to first in the universe. That¡¯s like a windfall!¡± !! ¡°What a pity. We won¡¯t be able to see Wu Ming fight in the future.¡± ¡°This Wu Ming is really a monster! His growth is zing fast!¡± ¡°He was clearly being suppressed, but he could unleash his full strength in that desperate situation and defeat D¡¯Wayvan!¡± Countless audience members discussed. In thebat scene. D¡¯Wayvan and Xu Jingming didn¡¯t leave. The former first bowed slightly in all directions before saying, ¡°Thank you to the countless audience members who have supported me all these years. Today is myst apex battle. Unfortunately, I lost to Wu Ming. However, I believe you will understand soon¡­ that Wu Ming defeating me to be number one in the universe is something I should be proud of.¡± ¡°Also, I¡¯ll break through to be an Origin lifeform in the near future. I can reveal this in advance. In fact, what I¡¯m best at isn¡¯t the evolutionary path but the academic path.¡± D¡¯Wayvan smiled. ¡°Goodbye, everyone.¡± D¡¯Wayvan¡¯s figure turned ethereal and dissipated. ¡°D¡¯Wayvan!¡± ¡°D¡¯Wayvan is good at the academic path?¡± ¡°Even with his weaker trait¡ªthe evolutionary path¡ªhe still became number one in the universe¡¯s apex battle. How good is he in academics?¡± ¡°What a pity. It will be difficult to see him livestream in the future.¡± Many audience members understood this. Ordinary Origin lifeforms rarely live-streamed, much less schrs. Schrs would dedicate their time and effort to science, and they might study it for centuries at a time. By the time he live-streamed again, many cosmic citizens might¡¯ve already died of old age. Xu Jingming also looked around at the trillion viewers in the virtual stands and bowed slightly. He said, ¡°After this battle, I will break through to be an Origin lifeform. This battle will also be thest battle in my journey to the universe¡¯s apex.¡± ¡°Thank you for your support over the past ten-plus years. The time we spent in those years can be considered our shared fate. Goodbye, everyone!¡± Xu Jingming gazed at the countless audience members before turning ethereal and dissipating. Many viewers, especially those who had been following the two¡¯s livestreams for a long time, had mixed emotions. ¡°From the beginning when there were less than 10,000 viewers, I watched himpete and grow. I watched him be number one in the Oohook Star Alliance, number one in the Hunter Cosmic Sector, and now number one in the universe. He¡¯s now offline and left the journey to the universe¡¯s apex. However, this is another beginning. He will be an Origin lifeform and have a brighter future. Wu Ming, I wish you all the best!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never seen anyone improve their ranking so quickly. Wu Ming, I believe you will definitely be even more dazzling after bing an Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°Wu Ming, my blessings.¡± ¡°Although we share the loss of two peerless Lv. 8 geniuses, it will also mean two great Origin lifeforms will soon appear.¡± The audience¡ªwho loved Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex¡ªfelt the most ambivalent emotions when their idols left this apex journey after announcing that they would break through to be Origin lifeforms. They couldn¡¯t seem to let them go, but they were also happy for their idols. After all, it was the bing of an Origin lifeform! It was an even more glorious stage in life! He¡¯s going to be an Origin lifeform? Tejano watched. I¡¯ll soon know if Wu Ming is Xu Jingming. He had a guess, but he wouldn¡¯t ask. He patiently waited for the oue to be made public. Tejano then disappeared from the stands, along with arge number of audience members. Two peerless geniuses like my brother. Prince Lunardo shook his head and disappeared. He felt that these two were beyond his reach. Perhaps he would only have a chance to interact with them after his brother inherited the throne. Brother Wu Ming¡¯s growth is faster than I expected. Qu Fang smiled and disappeared. Xu Jingming had stopped his journey to the apex, and he, the number one fan, could leave. He wouldn¡¯t spend so much money on others. ¡°Two more big shots for the cosmic human race. It has nothing to do with us anyway.¡± Qin Fangke smiled and hugged the beauty beside him. ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll bring you to a good ce.¡± The two of them disappeared. ¡°These two are bing Origin lifeforms just like that.¡± Liu Hai, Tu Ling, Yang Qingshuo, and some others were also watching thepetition. Liu Hai sighed and said, ¡°I wonder when Earth will produce an Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°It¡¯s too far away.¡± Lei Yunfang shook his head. ¡°Our civilization on Earth has to first produce a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform.¡± ¡°Jingming has the greatest chance, but he¡¯s still stuck at the limit of Lv. 7.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°An Origin lifeform is indeed too distant for a weak civilization like Earth,¡± Yang Qingshuo remarked. ¡°I invited Brother Xu to watch the battle today, but he said he was busy and didn¡¯t have the time toe.¡± ¡°He has always been focused on the evolutionary path and is very diligent,¡± Liu Hai said. ¡°We have to work harder.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Everyone nodded. Xu Jingming was far ahead of them, and he had relied on his outstanding strength to build a foundation for them in Blood Rain World! He was still working hard. Since he didn¡¯t participate in such an attractive battle of the titans, Liu Hai and the others naturally believed that they had to work harder. Chapter 486 - 486 Breaking Through—Origin Lifeform (Part 1) (2) 486 Breaking Through¡ªOrigin Lifeform (Part 1) (2) The weaker the civilization, the more work the cosmic lifeforms in the civilization typically had to put in. Of course, some nned on migrating to stronger civilizations. Everyone had their own choices. ¡°The two of them are about to break through.¡± Whitejail looked forward to it. ¡°We¡¯ll know who Wu Ming is soon.¡± ¡°Bing an Origin lifeform is only the beginning,¡± Redmond said with a smile, and the two of them dissipated. ****** In the past decade or so, Xu Jingming focused on Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex every day, studying the battle reys, thinking about the other party¡¯s strengths and weaknesses, and constantly perfecting himself. He was ustomed to this life, and he was a little reluctant to leave the apex journey. However, bing an Origin lifeform was the most important step on his evolutionary path. He had put in so much effort to take this step. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Wu Ming, join us, quick.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been waiting for you.¡± When Xu Jingming pushed open the door, he saw Senior Brother Gu Shan, Senior Sister Moyu, Senior Brother Redeye, and the others. Senior Brother Gu Shan and Senior Sister Moyu¡­ Although they had be Origin lifeforms, they were here to participate in the celebratory feast today. ¡°This is a celebratory feast held for you.¡± Redeye still looked like a child and was the most hyperactive. ¡°Gu Shan and Moyu have both be Origin lifeforms, so I¡¯m the eldest senior brother of this banquet.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Redeye.¡± Xu Jingming immediately nodded in acknowledgment. ¡°First, this celebratory feast is to celebrate you bing first in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. This is the overall first ce in the 34 cosmic sectors of the human race. The rest of us have never obtained it,¡± Redeye praised. ¡°The other is to celebrate your impending advancement to be an Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°It¡¯s impressive to be ranked first in the universe.¡± Moyu sighed. ¡°You¡¯re clearly the youngest junior brother, but you¡¯re about to be an Origin lifeform.¡± Monina sighed. ¡°I feel stupid just looking at you.¡± ¡°Once you break through, I¡¯ll be the youngest again,¡± Kabuya said with a helpless smile. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming¡¯s speed of bing an Origin lifeform is considered the fastest among the entire cosmic human race in this era. It¡¯s best not topete with him,¡± Gu Shan said. ¡°As long as everyone can break through before the age of 1,000, you will have already surpassed me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m still confident of that.¡± Monina nodded confidently. ¡°I don¡¯t.¡± Redeye curled his lips. ¡°Shut up.¡± Monina red. Gu Shan nced at Xu Jingming. ¡°Junior Brother, you¡¯ll break through in a few days?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try it in the virtual world first. Under normal circumstances, I¡¯ll break through in the next few days.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hide his ns. ¡°Gosh, of the eight of us back then, we quickly stopped at the limit of Lv. 8¡­ There will only be five of us left.¡± Redeye shook his head. ¡­ After the celebratory feast, Xu Jingming arrived at his cultivation chamber in the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s virtual world. ¡°Test mental strength index,¡± he said. It had been more than a year since thest test. He could take another round of the test. However, he kept waiting. He would only carry out the test in thest few days before his breakthrough. Buzz! Xu Jingming released his psychic force and struck the wall of the cultivation chamber. Three minutester, the appraisal results appeared¡ª¡±Mental Strength: 10352.¡± He was a little surprised when he saw the results because the closer one got to 10,000, the slower one¡¯s improvement became. After exceeding 10,000, improvement became harder. Xu Jingming was still pleasantly surprised to exceed 352 points in one go. From the looks of it, my mental strength has increased quite a bit after my visualization reached the eighth level. No matter how much it increased, it only exceeded 10,000 by a tiny bit. This was because the body of a cosmic lifeform limited his mind and consciousness. If he wanted his mental strength to increase greatly, he had to undergo a physical transformation. It¡¯s time to log off. After getting an urate result, he disappeared from the cultivation chamber. ****** Earth, in Xu Jingming¡¯s house. ¡°Dad, you¡¯re only done now? Did you watch thepetition?¡± Xu Lixing immediately asked when she saw Xu Jingming walk down the stairs. ¡°Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex, Wu Ming versus D¡¯Wayvan!¡± ¡°I watched the rey.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Wasn¡¯t it exciting?¡± Xu Lixing¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°That D¡¯Wayvan was previously far in the lead. Some of the people ranked second and third in the universe were quickly dispatched by him. There¡¯s no doubt that D¡¯Wayvan is strong, and Wu Ming was at a disadvantage when fighting him, but there was a huge reversal in the battle. Wu Ming won!¡± ¡°Sit down,¡± Li Miaomiao urged. ¡°Look at you¡ªall thrilled from watching thepetition.¡± ¡°He¡¯s my idol after all.¡± Xu Lixing felt mixed emotions. ¡°Moreover, this is hisst battle in his journey to the apex. It will be difficult to see him live-stream again in the future. I wanted to tip him, but unfortunately, he turned off the tipping function.¡± ¡°I even had the urge to advertise him once across the tform, but each advertisement costs 100 million cosmic dors.¡± Xu Lixing shook her head. ¡°I thought about it and couldn¡¯t bear to.¡± ¡°If you were to spend 100 million at once, you¡¯d be a prodigal daughter,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Is earning money easy? Did you rely on your status as the young leader of Blood Rain World¡¯s Iron Saber Gang or the foundation your father built up to save up that bit of money? Without your father, you probably wouldn¡¯t have earned 100 million in Blood Rain World with your middling skills.¡± ¡°I understand, I understand. Mom, there¡¯s no need to continue.¡± Xu Lixing hurriedly said, ¡°I didn¡¯t spend any money. I was just thinking about it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy for Earthlings to earn money,¡± Li Miaomiao reminded. ¡°We have to consider how our civilization is in everything.¡± ¡°Mom, stop lecturing me. I understand.¡± Xu Lixing immediately gazed at her father. ¡°Dad, how did you feel after watching thepetition? Was Wu Ming very impressive?¡± ¡°Very.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Sigh, it¡¯s rare for me to stan an idol. It¡¯ll be hard to see him again in the future,¡± Xu Lixingmented. ¡°There will be a chance.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°The future is unknown. Everything is possible.¡± Xu Lixing nodded and didn¡¯t say anything. Once Wu Ming didn¡¯t live-stream, she felt the increasing distance from him. ¡°Miaomiao, let¡¯s have lunch quickly. I still have to go online and get things done after lunch,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You¡¯re busy all the time. Learn to rx and rest. Cosmic lifeforms have thousands of years of life, so you have to strike a work-life bnce.¡± Li Miaomiao got up and arranged for Five to prepare lunch. ¡­ No matter how cautious an Origin lifeform was, this was a huge node in the evolutionary path. If he failed, his body wouldpletely copse, and he would die. Therefore, Xu Jingming was very cautious and tried to break through in the virtual world every day. In the blink of an eye¡ªthree dayster, on the afternoon of June 21, 2112. In the virtual chamber. Xu Jingming stood in it and said, ¡°Cut off all contact with the outside world. I can¡¯t be disturbed during my breakthrough.¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± The Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI also knew that the critical moment had arrived. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best to shield off any interference.¡± Xu Jingming calmed down. In the past three days, I¡¯ve broken through ten times a day in the virtual world. I summarized my experiences and seeded every time for 30 times. Moreover, it became easier with every try. Xu Jingming was very confident. When attempting a breakthrough in the virtual world, he stumbled for the first time and still relied on his mental strength to seed. It became even easier after gaining plenty of experience. Now, let¡¯s begin breaking through in reality. Break through to be¡­ an Origin lifeform! Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes burned. Chapter 487 - 487 Breaking Through—Origin Lifeform (Part 2) (Final Chapter of Volume) (1) 487 Breaking Through¡ªOrigin Lifeform (Part 2) (Final Chapter of Volume) (1) Trantor: CKtalon On Earth, other than Xu Jingming himself, only one person knew that he was breaking through. Is it finally beginning? A man in slippers and a pair of shorts looked up at Binhai City with skewered meat in one hand and a beer in the other. He¡¯s breaking through to be an Origin lifeform in just 31 years. This speed is really terrifying. He disappeared from his spot. ¡°Where is he? He hasn¡¯t paid yet!¡± The service staff ran over to search before pointing at the smart bot beside him and cursing, ¡°You idiot! Smart bot my a**? You can¡¯t even keep an eye on a customer.¡± ¡°There was no customer,¡± the robot said. !! ¡°No customer? Nonsense! What era is it now, to think there are dine-and-dashers!? I¡¯ll check your surveince footage and deduct your social credit!¡± The service staff immediately checked the surveince footage, but strangely, there was nothing. There wasn¡¯t a customer. The service staff was stunned. He then looked at the smart bot beside him, and the smart bot said innocently, ¡°I told you, there were no customers.¡± ¡°Holy sh*t, my memories are messed up from staying upte,¡± the service staff whispered to himself. ¡­ In a park near Xu Jingming¡¯s neighborhood in Binhai City, a man in a floral shirt sat by theke in the park, eating meat skewers and drinking beer. The straight-line distance between Xu Jingming and me is 1,003 meters. At such a close distance, I can reach Xu Jingming immediately and flee with him even if a Paramount enemy were to enter the sr system. The man in the floral shirt was very confident. If it weren¡¯t a Paramount realm, he wouldn¡¯t even need to flee! How can a Paramount alien have the time to pay attention to a kid like you? The man in the floral shirt ate and drank as he focused on Xu Jingming¡¯s breakthrough. ****** In the virtual chamber. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged. The first step to breaking through to be an Origin lifeform is to use psychic force to stir Cosmic Force! Boom! Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength was enough to distort reality and begin searching for Cosmic Force. There were countless kinds of energy in the universe, but there was a type of energy that was the most basic unit of all matter and energy. After all matter and energy were dissected to its smallest unit, it became Cosmic Force. Its ¡®microscopic scale¡¯ was unbelievably small, and it was impossible for many basic cosmic civilizations to study it. Although the mental strength of cosmic lifeforms was magical, they had to be at the limit of Lv. 8. Moreover, very few people¡¯s mental strength was strong enough to probe into Cosmic Force. Shrink! Shrink! Shrink¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s psychic force entered the microscopic world. Even a speck of dust feltrger than the sr system. I¡¯ve found it. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind was sufficiently rxed, and he finally detected the scale of extreme tininess. At this level, everything wasposed of Cosmic Force. It was a Cosmic Force world. Cosmic Force is everywhere. Rock, soil, sunlight, water, and even spacetime are allposed of Cosmic Force. Xu Jingming observed everything and tried stirring it. He stirred some of the loosest Cosmic Force in the air, such as the Cosmic Force thatposed matter. Its structure was more stable, and it was much harder to stir. Although he had experience in the virtual world, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry at all. He used five minutes to get used to it and control the extremely minute Cosmic Force. Very good. I am perfectly controlling the Cosmic Force. Next is the body transformation. Xu Jingming carefully changed the skin on the back of his left hand, and this skin began to manifest as energy. Change the original Energy Manifestation to a purer and more perfect Force structure. Theposition method was recorded in Heavenly Python Evolution. He couldn¡¯t make any changes to this step! The structure of life followed strict rules. Perhaps when one reached the level of a cosmic legend or Paramount lifeform¡­ they could create a new bodyposition for Origin lifeforms. However, Xu Jingming was a rookie with limited experience, so he naturally had to follow the experiences of his cosmic predecessors. The original energy slowly dissipated, and his psychic force controlled the Cosmic Force to reconstruct it. This step needed care and was done very slowly. It took Xu Jingming 12 minutes to construct a separate Force structure. Next is Growth Replication. Xu Jingming mobilized Cosmic Force to replenish himself. Life had the potential to grow and replicate to begin with. With Xu Jingming¡¯s support, this single unit of Force structure quickly began to increase in number. Soon, there were more than a hundred million. He quickly changed his entire body from a single node. Soon, the skin on the back of his left hand changed. It still looked like skin, but its most basic structure had changed. Hair, skin, muscle, fascia, bones¡­ In just ten seconds after he went beyond the back of his hand, it began to seep into his bones and blood vessels, and more than half of his body had been transformed. Xu Jingming¡¯s biomaic field was also changing, bing vaster and more mysterious. Another ten seconds passed, and only his brain was left for the transformation of his body. Next is the most dangerous brain transformation. Xu Jingming got up. The brain is the source of mental strength! The transformation process is controlled by mental strength. And during the brain transformation process, one¡¯s mental strength will be unstable. This is a risk point. However, my mental strength and physical control are strong enough. After Xu Jingming stood up, he began carrying out the Heavenly Python Evolution to break through to be an Origin lifeform. This set of movements stimted the brain to a greater extent, allowing one¡¯s mental strength to be as stable as possible during the brain transformation and increasing their chances of sess. Chapter 488 - 488 Breaking Through—Origin Lifeform (Part 2) (Final Chapter of Volume) (2) 488 Breaking Through¡ªOrigin Lifeform (Part 2) (Final Chapter of Volume) (2) Breathe in! Xu Jingming took a deep breath, causing a storm to stir in the virtual chamber. At the eye of the storm, Xu Jingming began cultivating his evolutionary method. His figure turned into a blur, and he even levitated off the ground. He was like a void snake swimming in midair. Huh? !! His brain was transforming, and he felt a stabbing pain in his brain, dizziness, and all kinds of sensations. However, he had to endure them and continue the evolutionary method¡¯s moves to stabilize his mental strength. This was the final transformation of Life Force Manifestation. It was like a snake shedding its skin and gaining new life. Xu Jingming was also transforming. No matter how painful and ufortable he was, he ensured that every move was perfect. He could control his Force, and every move was magnified and slowed down extremely precisely. Whoosh. Xu Jingmingnded, and his open hands slowly gathered in front of his chest. At this moment, the transformation of his brain signified thepletion of the final step. At this moment, every part of his body hadpletely changed its vital structure. He was no longer a cosmic lifeform but a higher lifeform¡ªan Origin lifeform! Origin lifeform? Xu Jingming opened his eyes with a smile. 31 years! Ever since he came into contact with the evolutionary method, he had been pursuing greater strength for 31 years. He had also encountered all kinds of difficulties, but he eventually overcame those obstacles. He came from a weak civilization that didn¡¯t have much. There were many things he didn¡¯t understand in the mysteriousnd. He had studied all kinds of phenomena and opportunities and had umted enough knowledge before figuring out the Primordial Star¡¯s phenomena. He was recruited by the Primordial Research Institute before the deadline. After the recruitment, he received virtually unlimited information. With the strongest legacy and cosmic treasures to consume, his improvement became faster and faster. Demon Vanquishing World supplemented Xu Jingming with the understanding of human nature. His journey to the apex of the universe allowed him to undergo repeated forging before finally releasing the most dazzling light. A weak, emerging civilization had produced an Origin lifeform! I¡¯ve finally seeded. Xu Jingming smiled as his body silently disappeared. His body waspletely disassembled into Force, and everything wasposed of Force. Force was also the smallest structure! Xu Jingming easily passed through the tightly guarded virtual chamber in his Force state. After passing through the virtual chamber, he looked at his wife and daughter, who were logging into the virtual world, and then left home. In his Force state, he didn¡¯t need the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s help. Earth¡¯s security defense system couldn¡¯t spy on him. Hu! A swath of Force flew past the city, the ocean, and finally into outer space, condensing into a figure. Xu Jingming stood in outer space and looked down at the entire. With my Force as the foundation, the Cosmic Force I can stir up is too massive. Earth is only an inconspicuous speck. Xu Jingming could sense it. I can stir up Cosmic Force in an area of 15 million kilometers around me. Earth was naturally tinypared to such a huge area. I don¡¯t need to mobilize too much. I just need to stir the Cosmic Force in Earth gently, and all life on Earth will be wiped out. Xu Jingming sighed softly. He could excite the fundamental Forceposing all life on the. Once their vital structures were destroyed, they would naturally die. Most basic civilizations in the universe can¡¯t withstand an Origin lifeform. This is a lifeform that surpasses civilization. Xu Jingming understood. Even if he stood still, unless it was a weapon that could wipe out Cosmic Force, it couldn¡¯t injure him at all. Moreover, an Origin lifeform¡¯s dodging methods were very brilliant. For example, when he turned into a stream of Origin Force¡­ Many basic civilizations in the universe couldn¡¯t detect him! I remember possessing Xuan and Ambro, Xu Jingming thought. And now, I¡¯ve also be an Origin lifeform. Although cosmic humans thought of ways to protect the rights of ordinary humans and cosmic lifeforms, Origin lifeforms still had an extremely extraordinary status. It couldn¡¯t be helped. Mighty forces converged on an individual! Especially every Origin lifeform¡ªtheir brains operated in terrifying ways. After learning arge amount of scientific knowledge, their means became even more mysterious and unfathomable. ¡°Master, the virtual world has sent a notification,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI informed him. ¡°Oh?¡± With a thought, Xu Jingming connected to the virtual world with the Primordial Battle Armor. ¡°Xu Jingming, congrattions on bing a third-level lifeform: Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°Every Origin lifeform can simultaneously maintain three virtual bodies in the virtual world and multi-task. Moreover, they can maintain normal activity in reality at the same time. The brain of an Origin lifeform can easily carry out all of this.¡± ¡°Also, here¡¯s a friendly reminder that our Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Secretary General cksky has arrived on Earth. He will personally escort you to the Primordial Research Institute headquarters.¡± ¡°Finally, congrattions. In the recorded history of cosmic humans, you are the 35th fastest person to be an Origin lifeform.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised when he finished reading the letter. Secretary General cksky has arrived on Earth? I control the Origin Force in an area of millions of kilometers, but I didn¡¯t discover him. Be it his means or the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s methods, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t notice the other party. ¡°Master, Secretary General cksky manages all Primordial Battle Armor, so I can¡¯t detect him,¡± the Primordial Battle Armor AI said. Xu Jingming nodded. Whoosh. With the Primordial Battle Armor, he traversed the void and returned home. The moment he returned home, he saw a man in a flowery shirt in the courtyard. ¡°You¡¯re here?¡± The man in the floral shirt smiled. ¡°You should¡¯ve received a notification from the virtual world. I¡¯m cksky from the Primordial Research Institute. I¡¯ve been on Earth for 15 years; I¡¯ve been waiting for this day.¡± ¡°15 years?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ording to his calctions, Secretary General cksky was already on Earth when Lunardo arrived. ¡°Just a few years after you began your journey to the universe¡¯s apex, the Primordial Research Institute discovered your astonishing talent. Back then, we deduced that you would be an Origin lifeform in 50 years. Therefore, Deputy Dean Redmond sent me over to protect you in secret.¡± The man in the floral shirt smiled. ¡°It¡¯s our responsibility if you were to die in an ident before you be an Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°Thank you, Secretary General cksky.¡± Only then did Xu Jingming understand. He had been secretly protected for 15 years? ¡°Let¡¯s go. Follow me to the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute.¡± The man in the flowery shirt said, ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond and the dean want to meet you personally.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming also knew that every peripheral member would visit the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute after breaking through to be an Origin lifeform. When that happened, his identity would be officially announced to the public. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The man in the floral shirt nodded, and an invisible force carried Xu Jingming. Whoosh. Ripples appeared around them, and the two of them disappeared. They had already left Earth and even the Hunter Cosmic Sector. Final Chapter of Volume¡ªPath to Lv. 9 Chapter 489 Primordial Research Institute Headquarters (1) 489 Primordial Research Institute Headquarters (1) After Xu Jingming became an Origin lifeform, he was very sensitive to space and time. He could usually determine how far he had traveled. Huh? Xu Jingming felt that space had been distorted greatly, and the distance he traveled was unimaginable. He couldn¡¯t determine it at all. He was on Earth a second ago. The next second, he arrived in an isted darkness¡ªhe felt cold and lonely. In front of him was distorted darkness, and behind him was a huge, dazzling halo. ¡°Gosh, we¡¯ve warped ourselves into a ck hole.¡± Secretary General cksky looked around and smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. With me around, the various environments in the universe are still very safe.¡± Xu Jingming thought to himself. He was only an Origin lifeform who had just broken through. A ck hole was still a huge threat to him. ¡°This is the ck hole¡¯s ring. It¡¯s beautiful, right?¡± Secretary General cksky pointed at the dazzling halo. ¡°This is my second carrier, so it¡¯s a little slow, and it takes three spatial teleportations to reach the Primordial Research Institute headquarters in the Primordial Star Cosmic Sector from the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already very fast,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Of the most advanced spaceships I know of, the longest wormhole travel is only two billion light-years.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a spaceship, a technological creation. How can itpare to me?¡± Secretary General cksky curled his lips. ¡°If it were my true body, I would only need one leap to go from one end of the cosmic human dominion to the other.¡± Xu Jingming was very surprised. ¡°Unfortunately, your dean doesn¡¯t trust me,¡± Secretary General cksky said. ¡°He created me and imprisoned me. He only allows me to travel using carriers.¡± ¡°Imprisoned? You, the secretary general?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Although this is a secret, all the alien races in the universe know about it. There¡¯s no need to lie to you.¡± Secretary General cksky sighed. ¡°The dean has been in high-dimensional space for a long time, and what he left in the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s headquarters is only a carrier for his consciousness! His consciousness carrier¡­ isn¡¯t confident in suppressing my true body. He¡¯s afraid that he won¡¯t be able to control me after releasing me, causing the destruction of arge number of cosmic human civilizations. After all, my true body is a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± ¡°Therefore, I can only be imprisoned,¡± Secretary General cksky remarked. ¡°I can understand that! In any case, I can send my consciousness into many carriers to act freely. The dean created me. In humannguage, he can be considered my parents. I have to understand his painstaking efforts.¡± Xu Jingming listened to this secret. This information was long known by the upper echelons of the human race and cosmic aliens, so Secretary General cksky spoke casually about it. As they spoke, the two of them traversed the universe again. They entered an endless swath of darkness. They couldn¡¯t even see any gxies with the naked eye, nor could they see any cosmic sectors. Naturally, it was difficult to determine the direction. Secretary General cksky¡¯s true body is actually a high-dimensional lifeform? Xu Jingming was still reeling from the news¡­ This was because he knew¡­ In the entire cosmic human race, there were only three Paramount realm experts, and they were the only high-dimensional lifeforms. The dean of the Primordial Research Institute had even created a high-dimensional lifeform, Secretary General cksky? This meant that there were more than three high-dimensional lifeforms on the cosmic human race¡¯s side. We¡¯re here. Secretary General cksky brought Xu Jingming to the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute after the third cosmic warp. ¡­ In reality, the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute was on a. The was lush with vegetation and had few buildings. Secretary General cksky flew high in the sky with Xu Jingming and introduced, ¡°This is because Origin lifeforms have many things to do in reality. There are very few Origin lifeforms at headquarters¡ªonly about 1,000 Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms. There are only about 800 Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, which is only a rounding error of the total.¡± Xu Jingming asked curiously, ¡°How many Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms does our Primordial Research Institute have?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve already broken through. After your identity changes, you can check the code names and contact information of every official member on the virtual worldwork.¡± Secretary General cksky smiled. ¡°As of now, there are a total of 10,037 Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in the Primordial Research Institute! They upy about one-fifth of the entire cosmic human race¡¯s Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms.¡± ¡°The number of Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms of the Primordial Research Institute, Eternal Academy, and Spacetime Ind leave the others in the dust. There are more Lv. 10 lifeforms in Eternal Academy¡ª11,522¡ªand fewer on Spacetime Ind, 7,652.¡± Xu Jingming did the math. The three organizations upied more than half of the human race¡¯s Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. The other 14 top factions were indeed much inferior. ¡°Secretary General cksky.¡± A shout came from afar. cksky and Xu Jingming looked over. In the distance was a long-eared man with a thin face and a gentle smile. ¡°This is Mr. Yang,¡± Secretary General cksky introduced. ¡°Xu Jingming, this is Mr. Yang, the teacher of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Cosmic Magic Cubes course.¡± ¡°Mr. Yang,¡± Xu Jingming greeted. He knew that anyone addressed as ¡®mister¡¯ was a teacher at the Primordial Research Institute. ¡°You personally brought him here. Who is he?¡± Mr. Yang observed Xu Jingming curiously. ¡°He¡¯s the fastest to be an Origin lifeform in this era,¡± Secretary General cksky replied with a smile. ¡°You¡¯re Wu Ming?¡± Mr. Yang smiled and looked at Xu Jingming carefully. ¡°Recently, your name has often been mentioned at internal gatherings of our Primordial Research Institute. You became an Origin lifeform in 31 years. Impressive.¡± ¡°Mr. Yang, you tter me,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to your future achievements. Alright, don¡¯t let me take up your time.¡± Mr. Yang smiled and left. Chapter 490 - 490 Primordial Research Institute Headquarters (2) 490 Primordial Research Institute Headquarters (2) Secretary General cksky continued flying with Xu Jingming as he said, ¡°Mr. Yang¡¯s strength is ranked in the top ten of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms! If he were ced in any advanced cosmic civilization, he could easily be conferred the title of king. His strength alone¡­ can surpass an intermediate civilization.¡± ¡°A single person dominating an intermediate civilization?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°It¡¯s very normal,¡± Secretary General ckskymented. ¡°You still don¡¯t know much about the strength of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. You just need to know that Origin Force provides all kinds of possibilities. With Origin Force, you can create any technological weapon or even use some cosmic natural phenomena. Once you be an official member, you can read up more. You¡¯ll understand how terrifying a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform is.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had heard that Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms were only beginning to study Origin Force. As time passed, their strength varied. However, those who could reach Lv. 10 had very high attainments in Origin Force, so their means were naturally unfathomable. But Xu Jingming found it unbelievable that Mr. Yang could lord over an intermediate cosmic civilization alone. ¡°There are many people stronger than Mr. Yang,¡± Secretary General cksky said. ¡°The person I¡¯m bringing you to meet is Deputy Dean Redmond, second only to the dean of the Primordial Research Institute.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Redmond was too famous. After bing a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute, he learned some things about Redmond. ¡°There are seven cosmic legends in the current cosmic human race, and Deputy Dean Redmond is undoubtedly number one,¡± Secretary General cksky stated. ¡°He became a cosmic legend 10,000 years after cultivating the evolutionary method. In my opinion, he has a 90% chance of bing a Paramount realm expert.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a chance of failure?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°He can¡¯t break through even after 100,000 years?¡± ¡°There are many thresholds to reach the Paramount realm. Any one threshold that can¡¯t be crossed will result in failure,¡± Secretary General cksky exined. ¡°However, Deputy Dean Redmond won¡¯t take long. After all, he¡¯s the closest to the Paramount realm.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. This was Tejano¡¯s father¡ªan existence second only to the Paramount realm in this era, an existence with a high chance of reaching the Paramount realm! ¡­ As the two spoke, they flew to a building. Secretary General cksky brought Xu Jingming to the door. The door was open, and there were no obstructions. Secretary General cksky stood in front of the door and gently knocked. ¡°Pleasee in.¡± A gentle voice sounded. Xu Jingming observed carefully. There were no servants or smart bots in the entire building. It was empty. ¡°Follow me.¡± Secretary General cksky led Xu Jingming up the stairs to a room. Xu Jingming immediately saw a wide, silver-gray, and short-haired man sitting at the table. He had a wide, fat head, and from his appearance, one could tell that he resembled Tejano. Tejano was thinner, and Deputy Dean Redmond was wider and fatter. Deputy Dean Redmond was still focused on the information in front of him. Only then did he look up at Secretary General cksky and Xu Jingming and smile. ¡°You¡¯re Xu Jingming? I¡¯ve long heard of your name. Have a seat, both of you.¡± ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond.¡± Xu Jingming bowed humbly and respectfully before sitting down. Secretary General cksky casually crossed his legs, picked up a fruit beside him, and ate it before throwing one to Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming ced the fruit on the table beside him. ¡°Very impressive. I became an Origin lifeform after cultivating the evolutionary method for 55 years, but you did it in 31 years,¡± Redmond praised. ¡°You¡¯re better than me.¡± ¡°Bing an Origin lifeform is only the beginning. It¡¯s much harder after bing an Origin lifeform,¡± Xu Jingming said. He didn¡¯t feel proud at all when facing Deputy Dean Redmond. After all, the other party¡¯s achievements were too high. Bing a cosmic legend in 10,000 years? Any Origin lifeform would find it out of reach. From the looks of it, it was already impressive for him to be a cosmic legend in his life. The higher his strength, the more he knew, and the more he understood the difficulty of the evolutionary path. ¡°Very humble.¡± Redmond gazed at Xu Jingming with interest. ¡°Speaking of which, we¡¯re quite fated. My son is muddle-headed and doesn¡¯t know what he wants in life, so I got him to take a look at the hardships of those emerging civilizations. However, who would¡¯ve thought that he would be assigned to Earth and get to know you?¡± ¡°Tejano has been very helpful to both Earth and me,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°He¡¯s quite kind, but he¡¯s willful,¡± Redmond said. ¡°When he¡¯s willful in the future, help me help him. With his character, he will unknowingly offend some people.¡± ¡°He has helped me a lot, so it¡¯s only right to help him,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Redmond nodded. Although he had great personal authority and influence, he had to follow the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules, so he was restrained in many ways. With Xu Jingming¡¯s potential, his achievements in the future would definitely be extraordinary. He felt at ease to have another person helping him. ¡°Sometimes, it¡¯s good to be willful,¡± Secretary General ckskymented. ¡°That¡¯s the only way to be happy.¡± Redmond smiled and nodded. ¡°Yeah, although he appears a little naive and silly, it¡¯s a good thing.¡± Xu Jingming listened. He could sense that Redmond cared a lot about Tejano. ¡°After breaking through to be an Origin lifeform, you will naturally be promoted from a peripheral member to an official member,¡± Redmond said. ¡°I¡¯ll make arrangements and will immediately finish up the paperwork. Soon, your identity information will be updated, and your personal privileges will change.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Thank you, Deputy Dean.¡± ¡°Every official member enjoys this,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Oh right, your identity will be officially announced after you be an official member.¡± ¡°Officially announced?¡± Xu Jingming became a little nervous. After all, he had kept it a secret for so many years. Earth¡¯s civilization was going to know? His wife and daughter were going to know? The troubles of happiness. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about your safety,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Since the Primordial Research Institute will publicize the information of every official member, it is naturally confident in ensuring your safety.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Then, ording to the standard operating procedures, your identity will be updated with the Oohook Star Alliance,¡± Redmond said. ¡°After all, you are nominally affiliated with the Oohook Star Alliance. The Oohook Star Alliance will officially reveal your identity to the entire universe.¡± ¡°Alright, sorry to trouble you, Deputy Dean.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll sign and inform the Oohook Star Alliance.¡± Redmond tapped the projection gently, and the AI had already produced a document regarding Xu Jingming¡¯s identity. After Redmond signed it, the document was sent to the Oohook Star Alliance. The Oohook Star Alliance would also face a pleasant surprise. ¡°The Oohook Star Alliance will probably be very excited to have an Origin lifeform like you.¡± Secretary General cksky smiled. ¡°This isn¡¯t just a surprise for Earth¡¯s civilization, but for the entire Oohook Star Alliance.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go. We¡¯ll meet the dean now.¡± Redmond got up. ¡°The dean hasn¡¯t seen anyone for years; he usually leaves the research institute¡¯s matters to me. This time, he specified to meet you one-on-one.¡± ¡°Dean?¡± Xu Jingming got up. After all, he was meeting the creator of ¡®Primordial Star Conjecture,¡¯ one of the three greatest Paramount realms of the cosmic human race. After learning this strongest legacy, Xu Jingming understood the dean¡¯s greatness. Redmond immediately led Xu Jingming to visit the dean. Chapter 491 - 491 Lord Wu Ming’s Identity (1) 491 Lord Wu Ming¡¯s Identity (1) Admin #1 in the Oohook Star Alliance was filled with all kinds of administrative departments. Although most of the staff worked through the virtual world, the core members still lived on Admin #1. On Admin #1, there was a very special new department called¡ªWu Ming¡¯s Special Task Force. It was officially established five years ago. ¡°Sir, I heard that Lord Wu Ming will be an Origin lifeform soon. When will he break through?¡± ¡°Yeah, we¡¯re all too bored! If Lord Wu Ming doesn¡¯t break through, we won¡¯t be able to do anything.¡± !! The members chatted. ¡°It¡¯ll be soon.¡± The team leader leaned against the window and narrowed his eyes as he drank a beverage. His cirrus-like white hair fluttered as he said leisurely, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Once Lord Wu Ming breaks through, forget about having any free time. You¡¯ll be working round the clock.¡± ¡°It¡¯s been five years since the team was established, and we¡¯ve waited five years.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming is the most talented genius in the history of the Oohook Star Alliance,¡± the team leader said with a smile. ¡°He¡¯s one of the top geniuses in the entire cosmic human race. It¡¯s our honor to work for him, and we have to be patient. However, let me remind everyone again¡­ Number one priority has been given to Lord Wu Ming for the past ten years by the Star Alliance Senate! None of you are to make a mistake. If you anger Lord Wu Ming and make him feel that he doesn¡¯t receive his deserved respect, leading his homeworld¡¯s civilization to migrate out of the Oohook Star Alliance, our entire team will be finished.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± ¡°Our preparations are very thorough.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming will definitely be satisfied.¡± The members had also reviewed their ns repeatedly over the past few years. At the same time, theypared simr ns from the other cosmic sectors, afraid that they would becking in any way. They were afraid that Lord Wu Ming would be poached. It wasmon in history for geniuses to be poached. Just as they were chatting¡ª ¡°Whirr¡ª¡± A bassy notification sounded and echoed throughout the office. Many staff members jolted and looked at the projection in front of them. The document issued by the Primordial Research Institute appeared on the projection. ¡°Lord Wu Ming¡¯s identity has been made public by order of the Primordial Research Institute.¡± The team leader stared at the document in front of him seriously. ¡°Earth¡¯s Xu Jingming, 29 years old. Cultivated the evolutionary method for 31 years¡­¡± ¡°He¡¯s actually from an emerging civilization! Lord Wu Ming only came into contact with the evolutionary method at the age of 29? How unbelievable!¡± ¡°He¡¯s from a weak emerging civilization that doesn¡¯t provide aplete education, and their evolutionary grooming is very ordinary. Yet, he grew so quickly. Perhaps Lord Wu Ming would¡¯ve been more dazzling in other more powerful civilizations?¡± The members of the team immediately thought of many things when they saw the document. ¡°Sir!¡± Suddenly, the expression of a winged woman changed drastically as she said anxiously, ¡°Earth¡¯s civilization is a new civilization. Its core is just one habitable, Earth. There are very few people on Mars, so it¡¯s very easy for the entire civilization to migrate. As long as a suitable price is paid, they can migrate the entire Earthpletely.¡± ¡°In other words, if the other Star Alliances want to poach Lord Wu Ming and the entire Earth¡¯s civilization, the price will be very small for them,¡± the winged woman said anxiously. ¡°We have to make preparations for that.¡± ¡°This is a most pressing situation.¡± The team leader wore a solemn expression. If Lord Wu Ming¡¯s true identity came from a rtively powerful civilization¡ªfor example, a civilization that had the territory of several gxies¡ªit was almost impossible for a civilization to relocate. Although the cost of migration was quite high, a single habitable would still be affordable. If the civilization could easily relocate, the probability of Lord Wu Ming being poached was high. ¡°Make the best use of every moment. Our opponents won¡¯t wait for us,¡± the team leader ordered. ¡°Execute the prepared ns and immediately update the various departments.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± All the staff members were filled with fighting spirit. The team had prepared for five years. Although Lord Wu Ming¡¯s true identity was a little troublesome and his homeworld¡¯s civilization was too weak, the team also had a corresponding n. Everything would go ording to n! ¡­ While the various departments of the Oohook Star Alliance worked together, the news of Lord Wu Ming¡¯s identity immediately spread among some powerful factions in the Oohook Star Alliance. ¡°Lord Wu Ming is actually from Earth¡¯s civilization. His real name is Xu Jingming?¡± The brass of therge factions in Oohook Star Alliance received the news immediately and made preparations promptly. ¡°In theing days, the power structure of the entire Oohook Star Alliance will undergo drastic changes. Many of the changes will be rted to Lord Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Having a close or distant rtionship with Lord Wu Ming will determine the fate of our corporation for the next tens of thousands of years.¡± Every faction treated it with great seriousness. This was because ording to everyone¡¯s evaluation, Lord Wu Ming would at least be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. And now, there were only three Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in the entire Oohook Star Alliance. Any Lv. 10 Origin lifeform would have a huge impact on the Star Alliance. Moreover, if Lord Wu Ming went one step further and became a cosmic legend, the entire Oohook Star Alliance would be under Lord Wu Ming! Centered around Lord Wu Ming, they would participate in thepetition between cosmic humans. ****** The ck Moon civilization was the strongest civilization in the 12th Star Zone of the Oohook Star Alliance. Although they were still considered a basic cosmic civilization, they were already at the apex. They were countless times stronger than emerging civilizations like Earth. Of the more than 980,000 civilizations in the entire Oohook Star Alliance, ck Moon civilization was ranked in the top 100. Chapter 492 - 492 Lord Wu Ming’s Identity (2) 492 Lord Wu Ming¡¯s Identity (2) The ck Moon civilization had two Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms, so they were naturally very well-informed. ¡°Merilun, Wu Ming¡¯s true identity has been made public. I think you have to take a closer look.¡± A message popped up. Merilun was an elder with an aquiline nose. He wore a loose robe and sat in a chair, looking at a document calmly. As an Origin lifeform, he had experienced many things, and very few things could make him lose hisposure. But today¡­ !! He cultivated for 31 years to be an Origin lifeform. Wu Ming¡¯s true identity is Earth¡¯s Xu Jingming? Merilun looked at the document, and his expression changed. He even felt stifled and found it difficult to breathe. He knew very well what this Lord Wu Ming meant. Ignoring the future, he would quickly be one of the top ten figures in the entire Oohook Star Alliance right now! As for the future? As long as the ck Moon civilization was in the Oohook Star Alliance, they would be influenced by Lord Wu Ming in every aspect. ¡°Damn you, Lunardo! You made our ck Moon civilization suffer!¡± Merilun couldn¡¯t help but curse. If it weren¡¯t for Lunardo, then it would only be a normal trading condition with weak civilizations. Although there will be some bullying, there will also be protection. This ismon in the universe. A sufficient apology through gifts can resolve the conflict. Merilun panicked. It was normal for powerful civilizations to take advantage of weak civilizations in trade! Because of Lunardo, the garrison was withdrawn! Even the other civilizations in the Star Zone didn¡¯t dare to trade with Earth. The unprotected Earth ushered in space pirates. Merilun frowned. If it weren¡¯t for the Redmond Group¡¯s help, Earth might¡¯ve even been wiped out. If the previous conflict was only about trade and the unfair distribution of profits, then Lunardo had put Earth in grave danger. And clearly¡­ the ck Moon civilization¡¯s choice to stand on Lunardo¡¯s side had a clear indication that Earth would encounter predators or pirates. However, the ck Moon civilization watched everything happen coldly. Lunardo is a member of the Primestar royal family. He¡¯s not afraid of Xu Jingming. After all, Xu Jingming has to follow thews of the cosmic human race. But our ck Moon civilization needs to consider the influence in Oohook Star Alliance. The more Merilun thought about it, the more anxious he became. In the future, he will have all kinds of ways to deal with our ck Moon civilization. Merilun immediately connected to the virtual world. Soon¡ª In a huge meeting hall. The 13 elders of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s Supreme Council were all gathered. They had the highest status in the entire civilization, and the 13 of them decided the direction of the entire civilization. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen.¡± Merilun looked at the other 12 people in front of him. ¡°I urgently convened the Supreme Council because our ck Moon civilization has encountered a huge cmity.¡± ¡°A huge cmity?¡± The 12 people were a little surprised. ¡°Merilun, what happened?¡± a red-brown-haired elder asked. ¡°Take a look at Lord Wu Ming¡¯s identity document first.¡± Merilun sent the document to the other 12. The 12 people fell silent and carefully read the document. After reading it, the 12 people¡¯s expressions changed. They weren¡¯t ordinary figures. From the information they had learned from the document and the recent events on Earth, they could deduce a lot. ¡°We should¡¯ve ignored Lunardo back then! The Primestar civilization can¡¯t do anything to our Oohook Star Alliance across the universe.¡± ¡°Our decision back then wasn¡¯t wrong. Once Lunardo¡¯s brother bes the emperor of the Primestar civilization, Lunardo¡¯s authority will increase greatly. I¡¯m afraid many Origin lifeforms in the Oohook Star Alliance will cut him some ck. It¡¯s right not to offend such a person. After all, we never expected¡­ an emerging civilization like Earth was capable of producing someone like Lord Wu Ming.¡± ¡°What¡¯s done is done. What should we do now?¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming will be one of the top ten figures in the Oohook Star Alliance in a short period of time! He might even be the number one figure in our Oohook Star Alliance in the future. It¡¯s not impossible for the faction he creates to reach the heights of the Redmond Group in the future.¡± ¡°How should we resolve his hostility?¡± The 13 people from the ck Moon civilization were very anxious. Giving Lunardo a tiny helping hand had thrown the entire ck Moon civilization into fire. Worst of all¡­ nothing would happen to Lunardo while he was in the Primestar royal family. Their ck Moon civilization was in the Oohook Star Alliance, so there was no way to hide. ¡°The 13 of us need toe up with a n by today,¡± Merilun said. ¡°We can¡¯t hesitate. Once Lord Wu Ming returns from the Primordial Research Institute and publicizes his attitude toward our ck Moon civilization, it will be difficult to get him to retract his decision.¡± All the civilizations and factions in the Star Alliance would wish to befriend him. Only the ck Moon civilization thought about how to resolve any hatred and conflict. ****** While the Oohook Star Alliance was in chaos, Xu Jingming¡ªwho was in the Primordial Research Institute headquarters¡ªhad arrived at the dean¡¯s residence. Deputy Dean Redmond, Secretary General cksky, and Xu Jingming stood in front of a huge strange building. ¡°Don¡¯t be anxious,¡± Redmond said. ¡°The dean is very busy. He will settle some matters before meeting us.¡± ¡°Just wait a while.¡± cksky was already used to it. Xu Jingming nodded. Was waiting outside the dean¡¯s door a big deal? Waiting a day was nothing! Even Deputy Dean Redmond and Secretary General cksky had to wait patiently? As a small fry, he naturally had to wait obediently. Xu Jingming stood outside the building for more than half an hour before the door slowly opened with a rumble. ¡°It¡¯s quite fast this time,¡± ckskymented. ¡°Let¡¯s go in,¡± Redmond said and led the way in. Xu Jingming followed. As he entered the building, he felt terrifying heat. The temperature here has already reached more than ten million degrees, right? Xu Jingming thought to himself. But as an Origin lifeform, he naturally didn¡¯t care about this high temperature. As he walked in step by step, space distorted to varying degrees. Shortly after walking in¡ª That is? Xu Jingming saw a miniature Primordial Star in the distance. Primordial Star? Xu Jingming had received a legacy when he became a peripheral member. The scene of the Primordial Star in his mind was very simr to the scene in front of him. The miniature Primordial Star in the distance was clearly there, but Xu Jingming felt that the distance between them was very, very far. Infinite light and heat passed through the obstructions of spacetime and reached this ce, but the temperature remained terrifyingly high. I¡¯m certain that although this miniature Primordial Star looks very small in the building, it¡¯s actually at least a hundred million kilometers in diameter through multipleyers of spacetime. Xu Jingming felt its magnificence just by looking at it. No, it¡¯s not right to describe it in terms of diameter. It¡¯s not a celestial object I can understand normally; it¡¯s a high-dimensional existence. Theyers of spacetime istion are actually protecting the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Origin lifeforms. Even though there areyers of spacetime istion, infinite light still gets transmitted over? Arge amount of information regarding Light Rays appeared in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. Many questions were answered, and he gained a deeper understanding of Infinite Light. ¡°This old man¡¯s consciousness carrier is a high-dimensional lifeform, but mine is so weak,¡± cksky muttered. Whoosh. Xu Jingming saw the miniature Primordial Star outside theyers of spacetime retract all light and heat suddenly. Its surroundings began to turn dark, and the Primordial Star condensed into a figure. A Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform had already reached Energy Manifestation. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t surprised to see the miniature Primordial Star condense into a human form. At this level of life, appearance was secondary; the basic structure of life was the foundation. This figure was thin, and he had short hair and calm eyes. When he looked at Xu Jingming¡­ Xu Jingming had an illusion. It was like a high and mighty existence overlooking the people in the small caged world. A high-dimensional lifeform? This was the first time Xu Jingming was seeing a high-dimensional lifeform. Moreover, it¡¯s only the dean¡¯s consciousness carrier. The dean walked over like a behemoth that passed throughyers of spacetime and finally came close. Although the dean hadpletely restrained his strength, Xu Jingming still instinctively felt fear. It was a lifeform that exceeded the vastness of space. Just seeing a carrier of mine gives you a deeper understanding of Infinite Light? The dean smiled at Xu Jingming. In his vision, he could see traces of Xu Jingming¡¯s body, mental strength, and thoughts. ¡°Dean.¡± Deputy Dean Redmond and Secretary General cksky bowed. Xu Jingming¡¯s reaction was slightly slower, but he immediately bowed. ¡°Dean.¡± ¡°What a talented kid,¡± the dean praised with a smile. As he had restrained all light and heat, the temperature in the building rapidly plummeted. Frost even began to appear. Chapter 493 - 493 The Dean’s Suggestion (1) 493 The Dean¡¯s Suggestion (1) As the dean praised Xu Jingming, he also came up with some guesses by carefully observing the fleeting traces of his mental strength and thought projections. Deputy Dean Redmond and Secretary General cksky didn¡¯t say a word, so Xu Jingming naturally kept mum. The dean observed for half a minute before saying, ¡°Xu Jingming, in terms of the speed at which you be an Origin lifeform, you¡¯re 35th in the recorded history of cosmic humans. Only five of the 34 people before you reached the Paramount realm. In terms of probability, the probability of you reaching the Paramount realm is very low.¡± Xu Jingming listened obediently. ¡°I¡¯ll give you two suggestions.¡± The dean¡¯s eyes seemed to see through Xu Jingming. ¡°First, your Life Evolution path should be more inclined tobat because you have great potential inbat.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. The dean said that I have great potential inbat? ¡°Different Origin lifeforms have different strengths. Some are good at research, some are good at research andbat, and some are inclined towardbat,¡± the deanmented. ¡°From my judgment, you should be inclined towardbat. As for science, you don¡¯t have to study it too deeply. Just reaching Lv. 100 is enough; don¡¯t go deeper.¡± Xu Jingming blinked. Inclined towardbat? Don¡¯t go deeper? Lv. 100 is enough? Dean, do you have any misconceptions about scientific education? Education Lv. 100 already makes one a great schr. ¡°The reason why I suggest that you reach and stop at Lv. 100 is that learning too much and going too deep may not be a good thing,¡± the dean said. ¡°This is because what you¡¯ve learned is the knowledge umted by generations of humans in the universe. This knowledge is still focused on understanding our universe. As for the Primordial Star, it¡¯s a great celestial body in high-dimensional space. The knowledge in our universe is sometimes not applicable when ites to high-dimensional space. It¡¯s even wrong.¡± Xu Jingming remained stunned. ¡°Learning too much and too deeply would result in a firm understanding of yourself. When you study the Primordial Star, all that knowledge will be an obstacle,¡± the dean said. ¡°It¡¯s too difficult to break past those obstacles.¡± ¡°Therefore, the simplest method is to obtain some basic knowledge¡ªknowledge that I rmended in the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s database. Grasping this basic knowledge would end up around Lv. 100.¡± ¡°Thank you, Dean. I¡¯ll focus onbat.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. In fact, from the effects of Demon Vanquishing World and Universe¡¯s Apex, his improvement was the fastest inbat. The dean gazed at him. ¡°My second suggestion: believe in yourself.¡± ¡°Believe in myself?¡± Xu Jingming was a little stunned. Believe in what? The dean looked at him. ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate yourself. You have to believe that your potential is limitless. You can surpass all living things and have a chance of bing the strongest human in the universe.¡± Xu Jingming felt the shocks running through him. Surpass all living beings and be the strongest human in the universe? ¡°Every living being, be it humans or aliens, possesses infinite possibilities.¡± The dean gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°The future is unknown. How do you know that you won¡¯t be the strongest among cosmic humans?¡± ¡°In terms of probability, any human can stand at the apex of the cosmic human race in the future.¡± The dean smiled at him. ¡°You have to believe in yourself. If you don¡¯t believe in yourself, how can you reach the apex?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The future is unknown. I also have a chance of bing the strongest human in the universe? Xu Jingming felt his heart burn. When he previously learned of Deputy Dean Redmond¡¯s achievements, he felt that it was very difficult for him to be on his level. As for the three Paramount realm experts? They were the three greatest people in human history. Xu Jingming had few thoughts about it and found it unattainable. ¡°You have to sufficiently believe in yourself,¡± the dean stated. ¡°Belief is a very powerful mental force. It will silently affect your life.¡± ¡°Yes, Dean.¡± Xu Jingming was convinced. Yes, the future was unknown. For him to be ranked 35th in history, it waspletely possible for him to be a Paramount. It was also possible for him to surpass the three Paramounts. Burn yourself! Pursue the highest goal with all your might! ¡°I¡¯m done meeting Xu Jingming.¡± The dean nced at Secretary General cksky and Deputy Dean Redmond. ¡°You may leave.¡± ¡°Dean.¡± cksky asked, ¡°What¡¯s the arrangement for Xu Jingming¡¯s battle armor and spaceship?¡± The dean thought for a moment. ¡°Primordial Battle Armor #9. As for the spaceship, just stick to the usual.¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± cksky replied. The dean smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°I hope that the next time I see you, you will already be a cosmic legend.¡± With that said, he walked forward. He appeared to be walking into the depths of the building, but he was actually passing throughyers of spacetime. At the end of theyers of spacetime, he turned into a miniature Primordial Star. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Deputy Dean Redmond and Secretary General cksky walked out with Xu Jingming. After leaving the strange building, the door slowly closed. ¡°You have to take note of the dean¡¯s advice,¡± Redmond said. ¡°When the dean sees us, he sees many things. The advice he gives¡­ is also very suitable for you.¡± ¡°He requested to meet you and observed you with his own eyes to give you suggestions.¡± cksky smiled and said, ¡°That¡¯s because he hopes that you can go further. Otherwise, your achievements will be limited if you waste too much time taking detours.¡± Chapter 494 - 494 The Dean’s Suggestion (2) 494 The Dean¡¯s Suggestion (2) ¡°An Origin lifeform can only live a maximum of 100,000 years. We can¡¯t waste it,¡± Redmond said. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°However, this old man treats you really well. He gave you Primordial Battle Armor #9,¡± cksky remarked. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Time to hand you the battle armor and spaceship.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be making a move.¡± Deputy Dean Redmond smiled and said, ¡°Primordial Battle Armor #9 is ranked ninth; it¡¯s obvious how much importance the dean values you. Cherish this battle armor.¡± ¡°Thank you, Deputy Dean.¡± Xu Jingming then watched the other party leave. ¡­ A spaceship advanced in the darkness. ¡°Sir, how should we deal with this investment loss?¡± a woman asked respectfully. Tejano sat in a chair and rubbed his forehead tiredly. ¡°Do they think I¡¯m a fool? To lose 300 billion cosmic dors just like that? Use the excuse of the heavy losses incurred to fire my brothers and the others.¡± ¡°Fire?¡± The woman was stunned. ¡°Sir, are you sure?¡± ¡°Prepare the dismissal document. I¡¯ll sign it.¡± Tejano looked exhausted. He started a business, and some of his childhood friends took the initiative to help. Tejano still gave them a chance. After all, Tejano wasn¡¯t old. He didn¡¯t have many friends and only had a few peers his age in the family. He was willing to give them a chance. ¡°Why did they think it¡¯s fine to embezzle some of my money? I gave them a chance and was willing to give them a high share of the profits. Why did they embezzle all 300 billion cosmic dors using losses as an excuse?¡± Tejano didn¡¯t care about this bit of money; he cared about how his friends had treated him like a fool. ¡°Fura, why do you think they did this? Are they certain that I won¡¯t care?¡± The female assistant, Fura, thought for a moment before saying, ¡°They came with the intention to fleece you.¡± ¡°They didn¡¯t even need to do it themselves; they could¡¯ve hired people to do the work. Wouldn¡¯t they have a brighter future if they worked hard?¡± Tejano asked. ¡°Sir, any achievements would be yours! As for the profits?¡± Fura smiled and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t embezzling the investment money a hundred times faster than the earnings? In fact, as long as you¡¯re willing, you can make the three of them cough up the investments!¡± Tejano shook his head gently. ¡°There¡¯s no need. I¡¯ll consider spending 300 billion cosmic dors as buying out our friendship.¡± ¡°From today onward, the three of them are prohibited from entering mypany or the Redmond Group,¡± Tejano said. ¡°Update the Redmond Group with my request.¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± Fura replied respectfully. At the same time, she despised the trio. Three idiots¡­ Tejano was in need of manpower. Work given to his friends in the beginning was just a form of practice. If their ability was proven, the resources and authority they gained in the future would only increase tenfold or a hundredfold. They ended their friendship for 300 billion. His Excellency really cares about his rtionships. He didn¡¯t even make these three cough up the money, Fura thought. Tejano was suddenly stunned as he looked at a document that appeared on the projection. ¡°Ha!¡± Tejano stood up excitedly. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Tejano roared withughter as it echoed around him. Fura was a little puzzled, but she didn¡¯t dare look at the information on the projection. ¡°Fura, take a look at this document.¡± Tejano pointed at the document. Only then did Fura go over to take a look. This was information about Xu Jingming¡¯s identity. ¡°Wh¡ª¡± Fura found it unbelievable. ¡°Many people in the family said that I was too willful to station a Yellow-Shirted Envoy on Earth for a friend,¡± Tejano said with a smile. ¡°I want to say that they underestimated Xu Jingming.¡± Fura was a little stunned. ¡°Lord Wu Ming¡ªwho became an Origin lifeform the fastest in this era¡ªis Earth¡¯s Xu Jingming?¡± ¡°Sir, you have impable acumen,¡± Fura immediately eximed in surprise. ¡°Your Excellency, you sent a Yellow-Shirted Envoy to help Lord Wu Ming. This is an investment that¡¯s thousands of times more profitable.¡± Tejano shook his head. ¡°This isn¡¯t an investment. He¡¯s my friend.¡± Fura was stunned. ¡°I¡¯m happy for my friend,¡± Tejano said happily. ¡°He has carried too much on his shoulders. I can finally heave a sigh of relief.¡± ¡­ Qu Fang had been paying attention to all information about Wu Ming. When the Primordial Research Institute updated the identity of the official members, Qu Fang quickly received the news. ¡°Earth¡¯s Xu Jingming?¡± Qu Fang sat at his desk and looked at the information on the projection screen. He eximed in surprise, ¡°Brother Wu Ming is indeed impressive. He managed to reach this steping from a weak emerging civilization.¡± ¡°When Brother Wu Ming is done with his pressing work, I can begin my career.¡± Qu Fang had already revealed his thoughts to Xu Jingming, and thetter supported him. ****** Earth¡¯s civilization was going about its day as usual. Everything was very calm. They worked well with the Redmond Group¡¯s Star Zone branch that was the most important factor in Earth¡¯s gradual prosperity. However, an envoy from the Oohook Star Alliance broke the calm! ¡°On behalf of the Oohook Star Alliance¡¯s Elders Council, congrattions to Earth for nurturing a great Origin lifeform.¡± In the virtual world, the Oohook Star Alliance envoy smiled at Earth¡¯s brass. This was the first time Earth¡¯s brass were receiving an envoy from the Oohook Star Alliance. They were originally very nervous. ¡°Raised a great Origin lifeform?¡± Earth¡¯s brass were stunned, and their hearts raced. ¡°May I ask who we¡¯ve groomed?¡± someone couldn¡¯t help but ask. The envoy smiled and said, ¡°I believe all of you know Lord Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Yes, of course. He¡¯s ranked first overall in the entire universe.¡± Earth¡¯s brass naturally knew the hot topics in the universe. The envoy nodded. ¡°Lord Wu Ming became an Origin lifeform in 31 years of cultivating the evolutionary method and is the fastest peerless genius in the entire cosmic human race to be an Origin lifeform. As for Lord Wu Ming¡¯s identity in reality¡­¡± With the envoy¡¯s words, the faces of the upper echelons of Earth¡¯s civilization turned red with excitement. They had somewhat expected it, but they still pricked up their ears to listen carefully. They had to hear the other party confirm it out loud. ¡°Lord Wu Ming¡¯s identity in reality is Lord Xu Jingming of Earth!¡± the envoy said proudly. ¡°Lord Xu Jingming is the most talented Origin lifeform in the history of our Oohook Star Alliance. The entire Oohook Star Alliance is proud of him.¡± The brass of Earth¡¯s civilization felt dizzy. Lord Wu Ming? Xu Jingming? Lord Wu Ming is Xu Jingming? Earth¡¯s Xu Jingming? ¡°The Primordial Research Institute has already made public an identity document to our Oohook Star Alliance,¡± the envoy said with a smile. ¡°You can begin preparing for a grand celebration. I believe many people from the Oohook Star Alliance will participate.¡± ¡°Our Star Alliance team will arrive on Earth tomorrow and help you prepare for the celebration.¡± The envoy smiled. ¡°Please revel in this happy news. I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± The envoy was humble and polite, and he quickly left. The brass of Earth¡¯s civilization were thrilled. ¡°Oh my god!!!¡± ¡°Earth has made aeback¡ªa hugeeback!¡± ¡°Heavens, our weak Earth has actually produced an Origin lifeform? And he¡¯s the fastest to be an Origin lifeform in this era?¡± ¡°Xu Jingming is the great hero of Earth¡¯s civilization!¡± ¡°No wonder Xu Jingming rejected Prince Lunardo¡¯s recruitment. Clearly, Xu Jingming was already about to reach the threshold of an Origin lifeform as Wu Ming back then. How could he be Lunardo¡¯s servant?¡± ¡°I wronged Xu Jingming; I even cursed him for disregarding the safety of his civilization. I regret it¡ªit was my fault.¡± ¡°Before Xu Jingming became an Origin lifeform, he had to conceal his identity. The more talented he was, the more he had to hide it. He had to endure all of this and Lunardo¡¯s humiliation. We even misunderstood him back then.¡± ¡°Our civilization on Earth will truly rise to prominence and usher in a great era!¡± Many of the brass lost theirposure. They had been very suppressed all these years. They were fawning and nervous when facing Prince Lunardo, and they were careful when dealing with the Redmond Group¡¯s branch office. They even requested Xu Jingming to maintain his rtionship with Lord Tejano. All of this was because Earth¡¯s civilization was too weak. But now, they felt ted! They felt confident! They felt that the future was filled with endless hope! ¡°Our civilization on Earth will truly be stronger.¡± Their eyes lit up. ¡°Does Xu Jingming¡¯s family know about this?¡± someone suddenly asked. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s identity was kept a secret, and it was revealed by the Primordial Research Institute. His family might not know yet.¡± ¡°We have to inform them of this good news immediately.¡± Chapter 495 - 495 My Dad Is Wu Ming? (1) 495 My Dad Is Wu Ming? (1) In a beautiful virtual world on the virtual worldwork, Xu Lixing flew to the center of the virtual world with her mother, Li Miaomiao. It was a cluster of pces high in the sky, and the pces were huge feather-like buildings. ¡°Mom, be prepared to have your mind blown,¡± Xu Lixing said excitedly. ¡°What does this ce do?¡± Li Miaomiao looked at the distant pces in confusion. She could see people flying in twos and threes from all directions and entering the pceplex. ¡°It¡¯s a rtively special auction house.¡± Xu Lixing introduced, ¡°It¡¯s held every month or two. It¡¯s an auction within the Hunter Cosmic Sector, and many of the items are unknown to the outside world. There are also often auctions on habitables. There are even arge number of native humans living on these habitables.¡± ¡°Native humans?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°Yes, for example, an habitable will be auctioned along with hundreds of millions of native humans. However, we have to abide by the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules when dealing with native humans,¡± Xu Lixing exined. ¡°There are also many auctions for technological equipment that I¡¯ve never heard of.¡± As the mother-daughter duo walked to the pceplex, an attendant suddenly took form and appeared in front of them with a smile. ¡°Ladies, wee to the Nine Feathers Auction House,¡± the attendant greeted with a smile. ¡°The Nine Feathers Auction House isn¡¯t open to the public and only wees members. We ask for your understanding.¡± Xu Lixing was stunned. She brought her mother here to broaden her horizons because this ce left her reeling in shock on herst visit. She hade with Qin Fangke and had entered the auction house without facing any obstructions. ¡°I have to be a member?¡± Xu Lixing asked. ¡°Yes,¡± the figure said. ¡°How do I be a member?¡± she pressed. ¡°It¡¯s very simple.¡± The figure still smiled. ¡°You just need to verify that you have at least 100 billion cosmic dors in savings to register as a member of the Nine Feathers Auction House. You will receive many benefits as a member. For example, you can bring at most twopanions to the auction. Details of many items on sale at the auction house will also be sent to the members in advance.¡± Xu Lixing¡¯s expression changed slightly. 100 billion cosmic dors? As the young boss of the Blood Rain World¡¯s Iron Saber Gang, she had only umted a few hundred million over the years. It was far from 100 billion. ¡°That¡¯s a really high threshold.¡± Li Miaomiao didn¡¯t mind. ¡°Lixing, we cane again when we have a chance in the future.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Lixing nodded slightly, feeling a little depressed. Li Miaomiao nced at her daughter andforted her with a smile. ¡°The number of basic civilizations in the cosmic human race is uncountable. There are too many rich and powerful people. We have to treat it with a calm attitude.¡± ¡°I get that.¡± Xu Lixing nodded and didn¡¯t say anything else. ¡°Your father earns quite a bit. When he earns 100 billion in the future, our family can enter to take a look.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled. ¡°Your father told me that it won¡¯t be long before he breaks through his bottleneck and reaches Lv. 8.¡± Xu Lixing smiled. ¡°Mom, I don¡¯t mind. It¡¯s just an auction house.¡± Just as the two of them were about to leave, they saw two figures flying toward the pces in the distance. Xu Lixing was stunned by the sight of the two figures¡ªit was Qin Fangke and a woman. Qin Fangke also noticed Xu Lixing. ¡°Lixing.¡± Qin Fangke brought the woman over and greeted her. ¡°The auction is about to begin? Shall I bring you guys in?¡± Xu Lixing nced at the woman. ¡°Your new girlfriend?¡± Qin Fangke smiled, and the woman beside him looked at her in confusion. ¡°Have fun,¡± Xu Lixing said and left the virtual world with her mother. Qin Fangke shook his head and sighed to himself. You¡¯re still so willful. Although I like that attitude of yours, you refuse to bow your head. ¡°Fangke, who was that?¡± the woman asked softly. ¡°Someone from the past.¡± Qin Fangke smiled. ¡°Let¡¯s go in.¡± Wu Ming¡¯s identity document had just been released today, and only the top factions of Oohook Star Alliance and the universe were made aware of it. Qin Fangke was only an ordinary member of the family after all, so he didn¡¯t know about Wu Ming¡¯s matters. ¡­ Earth. Xu Lixing and Li Miaomiao came offline and ate fruits in the living room. ¡°Lixing, is that man your ex-boyfriend?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Mom, let¡¯s not talk about it.¡± Xu Lixing wasn¡¯t in a good mood. Qin Fangke had brought her to the auction house. He brought another woman this time. ¡°Huh?¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing suddenly heard the doorbell ring. The two of them looked at the surveince footage and saw five people, including Director Zhou, standing outside the courtyard. ¡°Director Zhou and the others are here.¡± Li Miaomiao walked over with her daughter. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Open the door. Director Zhou and the others usuallye to see your father. Why didn¡¯t they inform us in advance? Your father¡¯s virtual chamber door is still closed, so he probably hasn¡¯te offline.¡± Xu Lixing was puzzled. ¡°Beats me.¡± Puzzled, the mother-daughter duo went to the courtyard door and opened it. ¡°Mrs. Xu, Miss Lixing,¡± Director Zhou greeted with a chuckle. The other four people behind him smiled warmly. ¡°Everyone, pleasee in.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing first weed the quintet. Li Miaomiao asked, ¡°Director Zhou, didn¡¯t you inform Jingming that you wereing?¡± ¡°Xu Jingming shouldn¡¯t be in the Hunter Cosmic Sector now,¡± a Caucasian beside Director Zhou said. Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were stunned. Not in the Hunter Cosmic Sector? Both of them had seen him earlier today, but now he wasn¡¯t in the Hunter Cosmic Sector anymore? Even the fastest spaceship of the cosmic human race wasn¡¯t that fast! Chapter 496 - 496 My Dad Is Wu Ming? (2) 496 My Dad Is Wu Ming? (2) ¡°Mrs. Xu,¡± Director Zhou said, ¡°the other four are representatives of the other four council members of Earth¡¯s civilization. The five of us are here¡­ to bring both of you good news.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were nervous and puzzled. The representatives of the five countries of Earth¡¯s civilization came visiting together? This has never happened before! What¡¯s the reason? ¡°Xu Jingming should be at the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute now,¡± Director Zhou exined. ¡°What¡¯s the Primordial Research Institute?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. She knew nothing about the 17 top factions. ¡°Well¡­¡± Director Zhou thought for a moment and said, ¡°You know Lord Wu Ming from Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing nodded at the same time. Xu Lixing said, ¡°He¡¯s an impressive figure. I heard that he¡¯s about to be an Origin lifeform after cultivating the evolutionary method for a few decades. He¡¯s also my idol.¡± Director Zhou and the othersughed. ¡°Lord Wu Ming¡¯s identity in reality is Earth¡¯s Xu Jingming,¡± Director Zhou stated. Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were instantly bbergasted. ¡°Xu Jingming became an Origin lifeform after 31 years of cultivation; he¡¯s fastest among all cosmic humans in the current era!¡± another ck representative said proudly. ¡°The entire Oohook Star Alliance is delighted. They will send a team to Earth¡¯s civilization to prepare a grand celebration with us to celebrate Xu Jingming¡¯s aplishment! When that happens, many envoys from many civilizations will attend the ceremony.¡± ¡°You¡¯re saying that Jingming¡­ has be an Origin lifeform?¡± Li Miaomiao couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°But he¡¯s been stuck at the limit of Lv. 7.¡± ¡°He actually became a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute a long time ago, but due to his extreme talent, he had to keep it a secret. That¡¯s why he disguised himself as a peak Lv. 7. In fact, he became a Lv. 8 a long time ago,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°In the virtual world, he has always taken on the alias of Wu Ming.¡± ¡°My dad¡­¡± Xu Lixing also found everything unbelievable. ¡°My dad is Wu Ming?¡± ¡°Yes, Wu Ming is only an alias! Every member of the Primordial Research Institute has one,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Wu Ming¡¯s true identity is Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°Director Zhou, is your information confirmed?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. Her husband, who she slept on the same bed with, swore that he was stuck at the limit of Lv. 7 and was about to break through his bottleneck. Now, they were telling her that her husband had be an Origin lifeform? ¡°Ites from the official notice from Oohook Star Alliance and the document issued by the Primordial Research Institute,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°If the two of you don¡¯t believe me, you can ask Xu Jingming yourself.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll ask him.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were undergoing mental upheavals. ¡°Then, we¡¯ll take our leave. We¡¯ll visit again when Xu Jingming returns to Earth.¡± Director Zhou and his fourpanions were very polite and quickly left. Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing quickly returned to their respective virtual chambers and logged into the virtual world to find their husband (dad). ¡­ Xu Jingming received an emergency call from his wife and daughter. Although he was with Secretary General cksky to take receipt of the spaceship, he still diverted his attention to connect to the virtual world via the Primordial Battle Armor. As an Origin lifeform, he could maintain three clones in the virtual world while maintaining normal movement in reality. In his personal space. Xu Jingming watched his wife and daughter enter anxiously. Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯ve be an Origin lifeform?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Dad, you¡¯re Wu Ming?¡± Xu Lixing asked. Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡°Wh¡ª¡± Xu Lixing was a little stunned. ¡°We¡¯ve shared a bed for so many years, but you showed nothing of it.¡± Li Miaomiao didn¡¯t know what to say. ¡°My hands were tied. The peripheral members recruited by the Primordial Research Institute have to conceal this information. Once exposed, we will easily be attacked by cosmic aliens,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°I have to be careful not to leak the news to anyone else.¡± ¡°A cosmic alien attack?¡± Only then did Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing understand the gravity of the situation. ¡°The universe is vast, and it doesn¡¯t only belong to the human race,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The alien races are perfectly fine with attacking geniuses. After all, geniuses are only cosmic lifeforms; it¡¯s very easy to kill them.¡± ¡°But now that I¡¯ve be an Origin lifeform, there¡¯s no need to hide this information anymore.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his wife and daughter. ¡°My dad is an Origin lifeform? Wu Ming? It feels like a dream,¡± Xu Lixing whispered. ¡°You have to get used to it,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Jingming, are you at the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute now?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°When are youing back?¡± ¡°Probably three to five days,¡± he replied. Xu Lixing suddenly said, ¡°Dad, you¡¯re Wu Ming? Then, aren¡¯t you very rich?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡°Miaomiao, I¡¯ll transfer you five trillion cosmic dors first! The two of you should think hard about how to use this money.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need. That¡¯s too much.¡± Li Miaomiao felt that it was too much. Five trillion cosmic dors? ¡°You have to think about how to make this money more valuable and how to help Earth¡¯s civilization more effectively,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°This money is only a portion of my ie from Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex over the years. There will be much moreing in in the future.¡± This was only the beginning. ¡°Much more?¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing¡¯s hearts trembled. ¡°You¡¯ll know soon.¡± Xu Jingming knew this very well. The Star Alliances were very willing to pay the price for poaching people, but what was five trillionpared to the price they would be paying? Earth¡¯s civilization was really poor and weak now, so Xu Jingming naturally didn¡¯t reject anyone. The more, the better. And that ck Moon civilization. Although he had to act ording to the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules, he had to skin it alive even if he couldn¡¯t kill it! ¡°It¡¯s difficult to figure out how to spend money.¡± Li Miaomiao was under a lot of pressure. ¡°I¡¯ll give you a suggestion. You can brainstorm with others, such as asking Mr. Pang,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright, I still have something to do at the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s headquarters. Let¡¯s have a good chat when I¡¯m back.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing nodded. ¡­ The mother and daughter sat in their living room, feeling like the ground was floating as they looked at each other. ¡°Why is your father so impressive?¡± she said softly. ¡°I¡¯m a little flustered.¡± ¡°Me too.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°How should we use these five trillion cosmic dors?¡± she asked. ¡°Dear, do you have any ideas?¡± ¡°Dad is right; we should brainstorm.¡± Xu Lixing¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Not only can I ask Mr. Pang and the others, but I can also go to the virtual world and put up a bounty for missions. I can get the experts of many civilizations to provide a solution.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s think about it first. We¡¯ll discuss and decide when your father returns.¡± Chapter 497 - 497 Lunardo (1) 497 Lunardo (1) In arge warehouse at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters. ¡°This ck Wind Mark I spaceship is 92 meters long. It¡¯s a spaceshipmonly assigned to Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms at the Primordial Research Institute; it¡¯s priced at 500 billion cosmic dors.¡± Secretary General cksky smiled and introduced it. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s mainly thanks to the standards of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Lv. 9s that it can be sold at such a high price. Its true cost is probably only 100 billion cosmic dors.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°This will be pretty much the best spaceship I have.¡± ¡°Its warp travel can traverse a maximum distance of 15 million light-years,¡± cksky said. ¡°As a small spaceship, it has a fast cooldown and only needs 30 minutes to carry out a second warp. Overall, as a carrier for Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms, it is considered ordinary. The only advantage is that it¡¯s free.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. What more did he want from something free? ¡°Come on in.¡± cksky entered the spaceship, and Xu Jingming followed. ¡°Let¡¯s collect Primordial Battle Armor #9 now. This battle armor is only for your use. The Primordial Research Institute will retrieve it when you don¡¯t need it or when you die in the future.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no information on this Primordial Battle Armor #9 in the virtual world.¡± Xu Jingming was very curious. The spaceship quietly flew out of the warehouse. ¡°Of course, you can¡¯t find any. The Primordial Battle Armor you previously wore is the standard issue v2.0, and it¡¯s considered a mass-produced battle armor,¡± cksky stated. ¡°In fact, when the dean gathers materials from high-dimensional space and personally produces the Primordial Battle Armor, he specially develops some costly battle armor. They all have separate numbers. Primordial Battle Armor #9 is more inclined toward safety. For example, Deputy Dean Redmond wears Primordial Battle Armor #1.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. Deputy Dean Redmond wearing it signified its obvious value. ¡°This is a priceless treasure,¡± cksky said. ¡°Even for Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, only the very few who are valued by the dean are qualified to wear it. You should understand the dean¡¯s expectations of you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He would be letting Primordial Battle Armor #9 down if he didn¡¯t be a cosmic legend in the future. Chi. The spaceship silently arrived in front of a mountain. cksky and Xu Jingming exited the spaceship and walked into the tunnel that had been cracked open in the mountain. ¡°All the Primordial Battle Armor is ced here.¡± cksky pointed ahead. Drops of red liquid floated within the mountain, and each one of them felt like a celestial body. ¡°The numbered Primordial Battle Armor are in the deepest area¡ªhead on in. You only have ess to #9,¡± cksky said. Xu Jingming nodded and walked in. The countless drops of red liquid in the mountain were wherever he passed¡ªhe saw more than 100,000 of them. Every drop was like a shrunken. Gradually¡­ Xu Jingming saw drops of dark-red liquid floating in the air that exuded even more terrifying might. As there was no master over them, every drop had a terrifying aura like a star. They possess immense power to begin with, so Origin lifeforms can also draw on this power when wearing them, Xu Jingming thought to himself. From Secretary General cksky¡¯s words, the Primordial Battle Armor uses materials from high-dimensional space? Primordial Battle Armor #9 is deep in. Xu Jingming continued forward. In front of him were floating drops of ck liquid; they werepletely pitch-ck! It was as if every drop swallowed all light like a ck hole. Every drop feels like a real ck hole. There aren¡¯t many of them, only a few hundred! I wonder who it¡¯s for. Xu Jingming continued forward. Although it was a mass-produced ck hole-like battle armor, Xu Jingming had a nagging feeling that he probably couldn¡¯t use such battle armor. Huh? Xu Jingming walked to the end. He saw different-colored liquid droplets along the way. Every one of these droplets was different, and their auras were different. Some were terrifying and boundless, some were so restrained that they didn¡¯t seem to exist, and some were so cold that it made Xu Jingming¡¯s heart palpitate. There were also worlds within the liquid droplets¡­ Whoosh! A golden drop of liquid flew over and instantly touched his body, fusing into his skin. ¡°Hello, Master. I¡¯m Nine.¡± A delighted voice sounded. ¡°In the future, I¡¯ll be serving you to the best of my abilities.¡± ¡°Hello, Nine. I¡¯m Xu Jingming. Nice to meet you.¡± Xu Jingming also replied with a thought. In the future, Nine would be his most loyalpanion. ¡°Here are my avable features, Master.¡± Arge amount of information was transmitted to Xu Jingming. Although he was mentally prepared, he was still a little dumbfounded. This battle armor feels like the armory of a powerful civilization. If I can perfectly unleash it, it won¡¯t be inferior to the strength of an intermediate cosmic civilization. Of course, I¡¯ve just be an Origin lifeform, and my scientific knowledge is weak. I can only unleash a small portion of its strength. Xu Jingming also knew himself. How much strength a weapon could unleash depended on its owner. ¡­ Xu Jingming walked out of the mountain after receiving Primordial Battle Armor #9. ¡°Store!¡± Xu Jingming waved his hand and stored away the small spaceship parked in front of him. This Primordial Battle Armor #9 had the function of a miniature auxiliary space¡ªa spherical space with a diameter of more than 30,000 kilometers. Chapter 498 - 498 Lunardo (2) 498 Lunardo (2) ¡°Next is the most important matter for every official member¡¯s visit to the headquarters¡ªto ept theplete legacy.¡± Secretary General cksky brought Xu Jingming to a seemingly ordinary building. ¡°Some of the early parts of the legacy can be carried out in the virtual world, but the most important portion has to be epted at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters,¡± cksky said. ¡°This is also to prevent idents.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t the virtual world absolutely safe?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°The entire cosmic human race has ever fallen into the dark ages, where we suffered a loss of history. What do you think is absolutely safe?¡± cksky smiled and said, ¡°Of course, if something goes wrong in the virtual world, it spells immense trouble for the entire cosmic human race. That¡¯s something left to the dean and the others. Alright, head on in.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and walked in. ****** A deste rocky that was clearly not suitable for life. A small spaceship was hidden inside this seemingly ordinary rocky that was one of the countless ones in the universe. These days are really tough! The pirate leader, Nock, sat in a spaceship and poured himself a ss of wine. He wallowed in misery as he drank. It¡¯s fine if I can¡¯t log into the virtual world as a pirate, but now, I have to hide on this uninhabited for 20 years. I¡¯ve endured 11 years; there are nine years left. Nock was originally a figure whomandeered many space pirates and did whatever he wanted on a native habitable, but now, he lived an aggrieved life. Nine years. Bear with it. Nock looked up and finished his wine before logging into the simple virtual world, Oohook World. Although his enjoyment was very ordinary, it was much better than being imprisoned on an uninhabited. Just as he logged into Oohook¡ª Buzz. An invisible fluctuation spread across the and also over Nock, causing his body to crumble into its most basic structure. Silently, his body dissipated and turned into pure Cosmic Force. He died without feeling anything. In outer space of this rocky cosmos. A blurry purple-robed man looked at the rocky from afar. Unfortunately, having a pirate faction that is beyond thew is sometimes very useful, the purple-robed man thought to himself. However, Nock foolishly attacked Earth¡¯s civilization and offended Xu Jingming. Then, I can only kill Nock and wipe all traces of his rtion to me. I suffered a huge loss by giving up the space pirate faction I¡¯ve been managing for so long, but there¡¯s nothing I can do about it. Be it the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws or Xu Jingming, they pose a huge threat. Moreover, I have to prepare a gift for Xu Jingming¡¯s celebration, the purple-robed man thought before disappearing. ¡­ Prince Lunardo had great ambition. Ever since his brother rose to prominence, he had begun nning for the future. In order to save money, he headed to weak civilizations to recruit talents. Another Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform has been recruited. Prince Lunardo satfortably in a chair in his spaceship when he suddenly received a message. Lunardo immediately jolted. A message from my brother. His contacts were also divided into different priority levels. He ensured that messages sent by his brother¡­ would force a projection to appear for his immediate attention regardless of what he was upied with. He knew very well that his future depended on his brother. What message did my brother send? Lunardo read it carefully. The Primordial Research Institute has announced Wu Ming¡¯s identity? Wu Ming is¡­ Lunardo couldn¡¯t help but tremble as he looked at the name in the document. He rubbed his eyes and took a closer look. There was no mistake about it! His name was written clearly¡ªEarth¡¯s Xu Jingming! ¡°Xu Jingming?¡± Prince Lunardo murmured. ¡°How is this possible? How did this happen¡­ The 34 cosmic sectors are virtually infinite, and I¡¯ve only encountered a few talents. How did I happen to encounter Wu Ming?¡± If it were an ordinary Origin lifeform, Lunardo wouldn¡¯t have panicked and would even curse. ¡°How can he be Wu Ming? I worked hard to save money and gather talents from all kinds of weak civilizations to prepare myself for a sessful career. How did I offend Wu Ming at this time?¡± Lunardo was a little stunned. He was ambitious. He wanted to have a sessful career and wield great authority, but he also knew that his brother hadn¡¯t inherited the throne! He couldn¡¯t offend someone too powerful. Buzz. A man appeared on the projection. ¡°Brother.¡± Lunardo stood up with a pale face and said obsequiously, ¡°I never expected Xu Jingming to be Wu Ming. You know me¡ªI never offend truly powerful figures.¡± The man on the projection had an ordinary appearance and restrained eyes as he stared at Lunardo. ¡°Apologize to Xu Jingming and return to the Primestar civilization. Don¡¯t cause me any more trouble.¡± ¡°Yes, Brother,¡± Lunardo replied immediately. ¡°I really had no intention. You know me.¡± ¡°Wu Ming¡¯s achievements aren¡¯t inferior to mine. In the Primordial Research Institute, his future status might even be above mine.¡± On the projection, Lunarstar said calmly, ¡°The Primordial Research Institute has a lot of say in the throne of the Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor.¡± ¡°I know, I know everything. I never wanted to offend Wu Ming,¡± Lunardo said immediately. ¡°Even if I can¡¯t inherit the throne, the Primestar civilization and the Primordial Research Institute have a mutual influence on each other. Xu Jingming will have a very long-term impact on the Primestar civilization in the future,¡± Lunarstar said. ¡°He will be my best friend, so you know what to do.¡± Chapter 499 - 499 Lunardo (3) 499 Lunardo (3) Lunardo nodded immediately. ¡°Make this yourst.¡± With that said, Lunarstar hung up. ¡°It won¡¯t happen again.¡± Lunardo stood there in a panic. Although his brother didn¡¯t have children, and although they were biological brothers, they had long lifespans. If they really wanted children, they could have as many as they wanted! With a word from his brother, Lunardo would be extremely mediocre. In my brother¡¯s eyes, Xu Jingming is much more important than me, Prince Lunardo thought. I have to do everything my brother tells me to. ¡­ Xu Jingming took more than three days to receive the legacy at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters. All the content from Lv. 1 to Lv. 10 in the Primordial Star Conjecture was imparted. All the content at the Paramount realm of Light Rays was imparted. Most importantly, there was countless information about the Primordial Star. It was mostly focused on light, but all information was transmitted. As an Origin lifeform, although it was difficult to ept information at the Paramount realm, he managed to do it in over three days. I only realize my weakness in science after epting the legacy, he thought to himself. Although the dean made me lean towardbat, my educational level has to be about Lv. 100. His knowledge was weak, and he had epted more information about the great celestial body in high-dimensional space¡ªPrimordial Star. However, arge amount of information was like Greek to him that he couldn¡¯t understand at all. I have to at least grasp some of the dean¡¯s knowledge and understand some of the dean¡¯s nomenture. Xu Jingming got up and walked out of the building. ¡°How do you feel?¡± cksky appeared out of thin air outside the building. ¡°My knowledge is rtivelycking,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°It¡¯s very normal. After all, you just became an Origin lifeform.¡± cksky smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯ll enjoy rather quick improvements studying with an Origin lifeform¡¯s brain.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He also believed that at this level of life, one¡¯s learning ability would be much stronger. ¡°I¡¯ll send you back to the Milky Way now.¡± cksky waved his hand, and a gorgeous cosmic star map appeared in the air. He then swiped it and said, ¡°Hunter Cosmic Sector, Oohook Star Alliance, Milky Way. Found it.¡± Xu Jingming also saw the gxy that resembled a silver disc. ¡°The Primordial Research Institute is rtively special. This ce can teleport to any gxy in the human dominion.¡± cksky smiled and said, ¡°Goodbye, Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°Thank you for your hospitality over the past few days, Secretary General cksky.¡± Xu Jingming bowed and immediately realized that he had quickly fallen into the Milky Way on the star map. ¡­ Xu Jingming felt as if he had fallen into a map. The spacetime surrounding him was very strange¡ªit didn¡¯t feel like space travel but like a descent. This is? Xu Jingming looked around. His surroundings were dark, and in the distance, a very dim star emitted light. With a thought, he connected to the virtual worldwork. As he logged in, he naturally found his coordinates in reality. I¡¯m indeed in the Milky Way, more than 30,000 light-years from the sr system. Xu Jingming came to a realization and then used the Primordial Battle Armor to lock onto the sr system and teleport. The current Xu Jingming only knew some basic methods as an Origin lifeform. He didn¡¯t know how to use spatial teleportation that required higher knowledge, so he could only rely on the Primordial Battle Armor. Whoosh. With a step, he traversed a long distance and arrived in an area of space. He also saw a familiar scene¡ªit was the sr system. I¡¯m back. Xu Jingming took another step and returned to Earth. Chapter 500 - 500 The Oro Family and Black Moon Civilization (1) 500 The Oro Family and ck Moon Civilization (1) Earth, courtyard at home. Xu Jingming leisurely sat on a chair in the courtyard. As an Origin lifeform, he could clearly see every spot on Earth. No matter how tight the defense was, as long as Origin Force could seep in, it would be within Xu Jingming¡¯s line of sight. The entire is rejoicing in celebration. Xu Jingming smiled. The news of my breakthrough has beenpletely made public on Earth. After all, it had been more than three days since the Primordial Research Institute issued the document. Whoosh. Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing opened the ss door to the living room and quickly rushed out. ¡°Dad, why didn¡¯t you tell us you were back?¡± Xu Lixing was very excited. ¡°I was only notified by the home security system.¡± ¡°Jingming, the entire Earth has been ebullient during the three days you were gone.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled. ¡°The celebration for Earth willst an entire month!¡± ¡°I saw it. I discovered the celebrations happening everywhere the moment I returned,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The celebrations in reality are only so-so. It¡¯spletely crazy in the virtual world,¡± Li Miaomiaomented. ¡°Look at the spectator tform¡ªalmost every livestream is celebrating. Everyone says that they are your loyal fans.¡± ... Xu Lixing sat to the side and wrapped her arms around her father¡¯s arm, her eyes filled with admiration. ¡°Dad, you don¡¯t know this, but be it ordinary people or cosmic lifeforms, everyone admires and looks up to you! In the past, we Earthlings felt inferior when facing those cosmic tourists who came to Earth! We didn¡¯t dare offend the former ck Moon civilization¡¯s garrison and the Redmond Group branch employees and customers. We were very humble!¡± ¡°Those who dealt with outsiders had to be obsequiously humble.¡± Xu Lixing sighed with emotion. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to bow my head, so I would rather stay at home and not go out! I don¡¯t want to meet those outsiders.¡± ¡°But those outsiders still need cosmic lifeforms to receive them. They¡¯re very careful when doing so,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°In the past few days, in the virtual world¡­ The cosmic lifeforms on Earth are extremely excited. They feel that they can finally straighten their backs! There¡¯s no need to be so humble or be so careful.¡± Xu Jingming nodded gently. ¡°I know.¡± Of course, he knew. Over the years, everything on Earth had been monitored by the Primordial Battle Armor. Xu Jingming saw¡­ Be it cosmic lifeforms or ordinary people on Earth, they were very respectful and humble when facing guests from powerful civilizations! He also saw that some cosmic lifeforms had be traitors. Some wanted to migrate to the ck Moon civilization and other powerful civilizations! Weaker civilizations naturally led to people with inferiorityplexes. As for Xu Jingming, he had rebuilt the backbone of Earth¡¯s civilization after bing an Origin lifeform! The people of Earth could straighten their backs and no longer have to be humble. They could also confidently face foreign civilizations. ¡°Jingming.¡± Xu Hong and his wife, as well as Li Chen¡¯an and his wife, rushed over. They also lived in this district after breaking through to be cosmic lifeforms with the help of external forces, but their residence upied a smaller area. ¡°Grandson!¡± Grandpa Xu was even more delighted. ¡°My dear grandson, you¡¯ve really brought honor to your ancestors this time! Our family has really made it this time, and it¡¯s not the run-of-the-mill kind.¡± ... ¡°Grandpa.¡± Xu Jingming immediately got up to wee him. ¡°Oh my, those cosmic lifeforms on Earth have beening to me one after another in the past two to three days.¡± Grandpa Xuughed. ¡°Even some cosmic lifeforms from other civilizations found my contact information. I¡¯m in high demand!¡± Mr. Xu nodded as well. ¡°Yes, our family has been swept into a whirlpool for the past two to three days. Too many strangers havee to express their goodwill.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. It was very normal. His status in the Oohook Star Alliance would undoubtedly rise rapidly. All the factions could foresee that Xu Jingming¡¯s influence on the Oohook Star Alliance would be terrifying in the next 100,000 years. As for the rtives around him, it was very normal for them to encounter all kinds of Trojan Horses. ¡°Grandson.¡± Grandpa Xu smiled. ¡°The more glory, fame, and power rush toward you, the more you have to stay firm. Fame and fortune are like a whirlpool. If you can¡¯t hold on, you will be swept away. If you can, you will be the stabilizing force. The entire Earth¡¯s civilization will stabilize because of you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I understand. Don¡¯t get carried away.¡± ¡°For example, I was also a celebrity contestant back then, and I¡¯ve been carried away by it before. Of course, my fame and fortune can¡¯tpare to yours now.¡± Grandpa Xu looked at the people around him. ¡°We¡¯re all Jingming¡¯s family, so don¡¯t let it get to your heads! I even think that we should calm down for a year! Think more about this matter this year. In a year¡­ we can really start doing things.¡± ¡°Dad, you¡¯re right.¡± Xu Hong and his wife nodded. ¡°Especially Lixing!¡± Grandpa Xu looked at her. ... ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Grandpa.¡± Xu Lixing immediately smiled. ¡°I¡¯m the most sensible.¡± Grandpa Xu looked at his great-granddaughter and smiled until his eyes narrowed. ¡°Alright, alright. Today is a joyous day. The entire Earth¡¯s civilization will be celebrating for a month, so our family should celebrate for at least three days. Oh my, I don¡¯t even mind dying now. We¡¯ve really brought honor to our ancestors. Are the children of our Xu family that impressive?¡± ¡­ In a teahouse. Liu Hai and Lei Yunfang sat opposite each other, drinking tea. Through the ss window, they could see the celebrations outside¡ªa group of people was singing and dancing. There were also videos of Xu Jingming¡¯s battles on the huge projection, including his Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex battles. Chapter 501 - 501 The Oro Family and Black Moon Civilization (2) 501 The Oro Family and ck Moon Civilization (2) ¡°It¡¯s been so many years.¡± Liu Hai smiled like a tiger with narrowed eyes. ¡°I can finally rx.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Lei Yunfang gently blew at his tea and watched the tea leaves tumble and sink. ¡°I had always felt an unspoken pressure. Our civilization was too weak, and we cosmic lifeforms had a responsibility. We had to work hard and do our best! No matter when, the invisible pressure never gave us a moment of rxation, but now¡­ I¡¯mpletely rxed.¡± ¡°It feels great.¡± Liu Hai nodded. ¡°I never expected Earth to produce an Origin lifeform so quickly. He became an Origin lifeform in 31 years, and he¡¯s the fastest in this generation! I really can¡¯t imagine. This was once a kid who broke his leg and cried below the stage, yet he managed to reach this step.¡± Lei Yunfang smiled. ¡°Yeah, I watched him grow step by step. In the beginning, I could give him pointers, but he grew rapidly. In less than a year, he became the number one person on the! He even defeated you.¡± ¡°He even defeated Ambassador Tejano, much less me,¡± Liu Hai said with a smile. ¡°But no matter how far he goes, he¡¯s still my disciple. This is something I, Liu Hai, can wear as a badge of honor for the rest of my life.¡± ¡°Yes, your disciple.¡± Lei Yunfang was envious. ¡°How impressive¡ªan Origin lifeform.¡± Liu Hai also looked out the ss window. ¡°Great. Earth¡¯s civilization will be much better than before.¡± The two of them looked at the happy and confident smiles of the people celebrating outside the ss window! They felt like the dark clouds in the sky above Earth had dissipated. ¡­ Pang Ze was also sitting leisurely in his courtyard. I¡¯ve never been so rxed in all these years. Pang Ze satfortably and didn¡¯t think about anything as he enjoyed the breeze. For a long time, he was the most capable cosmic lifeform on Earth. He had always worked hard and thought of ways to fight for Earth¡¯s civilization. After all, it was originally estimated that no Origin lifeform would appear on Earth in his lifetime. However, Xu Jingming broke through! A huge surprise! Buzz. Pang Ze gently tapped open the projection, and a man from another civilization appeared. ¡°Pang, I heard from Miss Mara that you want to resign?¡± the man said. ¡°You¡¯ve served me for 20 years. Haven¡¯t you been very happy for the past 20 years? Is it because of the money or the position? If you¡¯re dissatisfied, you can say it. I can help you get more from the family.¡± ¡°The Oro family treats me very well, and it hasn¡¯t mistreated me,¡± Pang Ze said. ¡°However, Mr. Yu Xuan, do you remember that I¡¯m from Earth?¡± The man was stunned. ¡°Yes, I remember that you¡¯re from Earth¡ªan emerging civilization.¡± ¡°Earth has produced an Origin lifeform,¡± Pang Ze said with a smile. ¡°He¡¯s about to establish his corporation, and he has already invited me. I n on rendering my service to him from today onward.¡± ¡°Origin lifeform?¡± The man was slightly puzzled, but he immediately began investigating. After all, he wasn¡¯t from the Oohook Star Alliance and was in the distant Nine Feathers Star Alliance. He didn¡¯t know about Wu Ming¡¯s identity that quickly. ¡°Earth¡¯s Lord Wu Ming? An Origin lifeform that cultivated the evolutionary method for 31 years?¡± The man was stunned when he saw this, and an excited smile appeared on his face. ¡°Haha, Pang, Earth¡¯s civilization has produced an impressive figure. I¡¯m happy for your resignation. I believe our Oro family will have plenty of opportunities to work with your Lord Wu Ming in the future.¡± The Oro family had a long history and a huge poption. They had countless talents, and they had produced a cosmic legend in their history. They had an extremely deep heritage. Although they were now in a mediocre stage, there were still seven Origin lifeforms. ¡°I¡¯ll contact you after I¡¯m officially hired.¡± Pang Ze smiled. He didn¡¯t dare make any promises now. ¡°The Oro family is very willing to cooperate with Lord Wu Ming,¡± the man said with a smile. After the connection was severed, the alien man, Yu Xuan, immediately contacted one of the leaders of the Oro family. An elder covered in faint golden light looked over through the projection. ¡°My child, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Father, I once recruited a subordinate from Earth,¡± Yu Xuan Oro immediately said. ¡°And I just investigated and discovered that Lord Wu Ming is also from Earth.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The elder¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Is your subordinate familiar with Lord Wu Ming?¡± ¡°He has already resigned and will serve Lord Wu Ming,¡± Yu Xuan replied. ¡°Of course, he and I have been friends for 20 years. Through him, we might have a chance to work with Lord Wu Ming.¡± The elder nodded slightly. ¡°I¡¯ll leave this to you. ording to our Oro family¡¯s calctions, Lord Wu Ming will probably be one of the top three figures in the Hunter Cosmic Sector in the future.¡± ¡°Father, you mean he can be a cosmic legend?¡± ¡°You might not understand what it means to be an Origin lifeform in 31 years.¡± The elder shook his head and said, ¡°In the past few years, our Oro family hasn¡¯t even produced a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. We¡¯ve been in a slump for too long. We don¡¯t know when we can recover our ancestors¡¯ glory.¡± In the dark ages, the family leader had led the various family branches to continue the fight against the aliens. Heroes appeared inrge numbers back then¡ªit even gave birth to cosmic legends! However, the current Oro family was much more mediocre than before. ¡°Cooperating with others is only icing on the cake.¡± The elder sighed. ¡°Most importantly, our Oro family needs to produce talents! The gxy you¡¯re in charge of has to put in more effort in discovering and grooming talents.¡± ¡°Yes, Father,¡± the man replied respectfully. Wu Ming¡­ Wu Ming reminded the elder of his ancestor. He was once an astonishing talent and became a cosmic legend! He was even good at guiding the descendants of his family. Back then, the Oro family produced many talents, and there were even several Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. It was just that the human race¡¯s situation was too terrible back then. Some Paramount lifeforms died, and his ancestors didn¡¯t have the conditions to grow. The current Oro family haspletely decayedpared to back then. The elder felt powerless when he thought of this. It was too difficult for him to effect changes. ¡­ ck Moon civilization. ¡°I received news that Lord Wu Ming has returned to Earth.¡± A total of 13 people¡ªMerilun and the others¡ªwere in a hall. The atmosphere was stifling. ¡°Our ck Moon civilization rose step by step from a weak state and experienced all kinds of disasters. Many great ancestors worked hard to achieve our prosperity today,¡± the red-brown-haired elder said seriously. ¡°And Lord Wu Ming can be predicted to be the strongest existence in the entire Oohook Star Alliance in the near future. If our ck Moon civilization¡¯s grudge with Lord Wu Ming is viewed with hostility¡­ We will encounter all kinds of difficulties in the next 100,000 years. The entire civilization mightpletely decline because of this.¡± 100,000 years was too long. Even with its deep heritage, it would probably decline after 100,000 years of suppression. ¡°Lord Wu Ming is the most talented Origin lifeform in the history of the Oohook Star Alliance.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming¡¯s rise is unstoppable.¡± The red-brown-haired elder swept his gaze around. ¡°Even aliens can¡¯t stop him! The Primordial Research Institute will do its best to protect Lord Wu Ming.¡± ¡°The only thing we can do is resolve the grudge! We have to resolve this grudge at all costs!¡± the red-brown-haired elder said seriously. ¡°As the ck Moon civilization¡¯s First Elder, I order that the 13 Elders have to abide by the Supreme Council¡¯s decision to set off for Earth. Anyone who dares to vite the decision will be treated as betraying the entire civilization! They will be punished as traitors.¡± Nobody present objected. ¡°Set off.¡± ... The red-brown-haired elder walked in front, and Merilun was second. The elders followed closely behind. The 13 Elders led the ck Moon diplomatic mission and boarded a spaceship to Earth. ¡°First Elder, the spaceship needs to warp twice. We are estimated to arrive on Earth in 31 minutes.¡± The spaceship¡¯s AI voice echoed in themand hall. The 13 Elders stood there while the other members of the diplomatic mission stood respectfully from afar. It was rare for the 13 Elders¡ªthe highest authority in the ck Moon civilization¡ªto make a diplomatic trip at the same time. We have to seed. The 13 Elders looked out into the infinite cosmos. They understood that they couldn¡¯t afford to fail. If they failed, they would be sinners of the entire ck Moon civilization. Chapter 502 - 502 Talks (1) 502 Talks (1) The night breeze was cooler at night. Xu Jingming sat in the courtyard and looked at a projection. The projection was filled with text written in the universal humannguage and arge number of forms, but Xu Jingming was focused. Xu Lixing felt a headache when she saw this. ¡°Dad, what are you looking at? I can¡¯t understand anything.¡± ¡°Inyman¡¯s terms, it¡¯s theoretical knowledge about spacetime wormholes,¡± Xu Jingming introduced. ¡°That I know.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°Spaceships that truly travel long distances in the universe travel through wormholes. Through a wormhole, one can arrive in a distant spacetime in an extremely short period of time. However, I don¡¯t understand any of the forms you¡¯re looking at, Dad.¡± ¡°These are all forms used in spacetime folding,¡± Xu Jingming introduced. ¡°This form is still very simple. It¡¯s like when a wave is raised, the waves vary in amplitude¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t continue. I¡¯m not interested.¡± Xu Lixing immediately stopped him. Xu Jingming remained stunned. Sigh, there is nobody to share it with. ¡°Dad, you can create a spacetime wormhole with your bare hands just by learning this?¡± Xu Lixing was very interested in this. ¡°I heard that Origin lifeforms are almost omnipotent when ites to controlling the Force.¡± ¡°I have to learn it first.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and replied, ¡°Your father is a rookie, so I can¡¯t create a spacetime wormhole by myself. I have to understand every step of the spacetime wormhole¡¯s formation and the principles behind them before I can use Force to replicate that.¡± ¡°Looks difficult.¡± Xu Lixing got up. ¡°I won¡¯t keep you then.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and continued studying the theoretical knowledge. It¡¯s very simple to go from a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform to a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. It¡¯s to use one¡¯s mental strength to control Origin Force and construct the most basic Force structure of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. As long as one can sessfully construct one, they can replicate and grow. Soon, their entire body will be sessfully reced, allowing them topletely step into the level of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. A structure made of Lv. 10 Force. Xu Jingming knew very well that although this appeared to be the only threshold, there were actually many hidden difficulties. Back when I constructed a Lv. 9 Force structure, I spent 12 minutes in reality after repeated attempts in the virtual world, he thought. As for Lv. 10, the difficulty is a qualitative change. Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms had a lifespan of 30,000 years. A Lv. 10 Origin lifeform had a lifespan of 100,000 years! This was also the lifespan limit for anything below high-dimensional lifeforms. The difference between Lv. 10 and Lv. 9 could be seen from their lifespans. A Lv. 10 Origin lifeform is already the most perfect lifeform in the universe. In a sense¡­ its Force structure is already the most perfect in space and time! Xu Jingming also felt pressured. This was a construct in the microscopic aspect. First, one¡¯s mental strength has to be strong enough; otherwise, they won¡¯t be able to continue the entire construction process. Second, you have topletely understand the principles behind the Force structure units before you can construct them more easily and confidently. The difficulty of a Lv. 10 Force structure unit is broken down into different stages ording to the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s learning materials, Xu Jingming thought. For example, a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform using Heavenly Python Evolution needs to master six Force models. Having mastered these six Force models¡­ It means that the knowledge regarding Lv. 10 Force structure units is enough. Of the six Force models, the first is the spacetime wormhole model. A spacetime wormhole model was already the simplest. I¡¯ll take it slow. Xu Jingming knew very well that he couldn¡¯t rush it. Although his knowledge store was average, his brain worked extremely quickly after bing an Origin lifeform, so his learning speed was naturally much faster. He was constantly absorbing all kinds of knowledge. ¡­ Seconds turned to minutes, and the night deepened. In just a few hours of study, he had learned more than manyary lifeforms would learn their entire lives. But even so, it was still a long way frompletely understanding the spacetime wormhole model. Wormhole travel was a seemingly universal feature of spaceships, but most basic civilizations in the universe didn¡¯t grasp this knowledge. It was obvious how difficult it was. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao walked out of the house. Xu Jingming looked up at his wife. ¡°Director Zhou contacted us and said that the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission has arrived,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°I know. They had sent me a message.¡± When the ck Moon diplomatic mission entered the sr system, he knew of their every move. ¡°Earth has already received them and arranged some lodging for them,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°The ck Moon civilization hopes to call on you personally.¡± ¡°Call on me?¡± Xu Jingming thought for a moment and nodded. ¡°I do want to meet them. How about this? Let¡¯s arrange a ce to meet in Binhai City.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll inform Director Zhou. When would it be a suitable time to meet?¡± ¡°Tomorrow at two in the afternoon,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ****** The next afternoon, Binhai City. The security outside the National Guest Hall was tight. In the lounge inside the National Guest Hall, many members of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission were present. Some officials from Earth also chatted with them. Everyone chatted casually and happily. They only asionally looked out at the main road in the distance. They were waiting, waiting for someone¡­ ¡°He¡¯s here.¡± ¡°He¡¯s arrived.¡± The members of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission and Earth¡¯s officials perked up and looked over. The door in the distance was already open, and guards lined both sides. Chapter 503 - 503 Talks (2) 503 Talks (2) A man with short ck hair walked in with Director Zhou. ¡°The 13 Elders of the ck Moon civilization are already waiting inside. This way, please.¡± Director Zhou led the way, and Xu Jingming nodded and walked in. He nced at the many people in the lounge in the distance. Earth¡¯s officials smiled, and the members of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission were extremely respectful. Xu Jingming only nced at them before walking in. There were already a few people waiting in the corridor deeper in. They were all representatives of the otherrge countries on Earth. ¡°Mr. Xu.¡± ¡°Nice to finally meet you, Mr. Xu.¡± Everyone greeted him warmly. Xu Jingming nodded slightly and shook hands with every one of the representatives. ¡°I¡¯ll meet the 13 elders of the ck Moon civilization first,¡± Xu Jingming said. Then, the door opened, and he walked in. Director Zhou and the others remained outside. This was because this meeting wasn¡¯t a meeting between the two civilizations. It was the 13 Elders of the ck Moon civilization who came to visit Xu Jingming. ¡°The 13 Elders of the ck Moon civilization are the 13 people with the highest status in the entire ck Moon civilization. I heard that there are two Origin lifeforms among them. The other 11 are either great schrs or have great authority.¡± ¡°However, they were in such a hurry to visit Mr. Xu.¡± ¡°Mr. Xu currently enjoys quite a lot of prestige in the entire Oohook Star Alliance.¡± The representatives of Earth¡¯s countries chatted in low voices as they walked to the lounge. They had been in the corridor solely to meet Xu Jingming. ¡­ In the meeting hall. The 13 Elders of the ck Moon civilization stood in an orderly manner. The two Origin lifeforms led the way to wee Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming saw this scene the moment he entered the meeting hall. ¡°Lord Wu Ming.¡± The red-brown-haired elder smiled. ¡°I finally get to meet you, Lord Wu Ming,¡± Merilun said. Wu Ming was Xu Jingming¡¯s code name at the Primordial Research Institute! In the universe, people usually greeted with the alias when facing important figures instead of their real names. ¡°You guys came quite quickly.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t stand on ceremony and walked to a chair to sit down. He swept his gaze at the 13 people. ¡°Have a seat.¡± If they were guests, his attitude would definitely be much better. But the ck Moon civilization? They couldn¡¯t be considered guests! The 13 Elders¡¯ hearts skipped a beat before they sat down in an orderly manner. ¡°When we heard that Lord Wu Ming had broken through to be an Origin lifeform, we were delighted for the Oohook Star Alliance. However, we quickly discovered¡­ that our ck Moon civilization has some conflicts with Earth,¡± the red-brown-haired elder said. ¡°In fact, the excavation of Earth¡¯s mineral resources was spearheaded by a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform in our ck Moon civilization, Cipo. Captain Ennor, a member of his family, was in charge of this matter.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly and continued listening. With Earth¡¯s trillions of cosmic dors back then, it was indeed impossible for it toe to the attention of the entire ck Moon civilization. Only one family was spearheading the matter. ¡°In the subsequent conflict between Lunardo and Earth, he directly contacted our ck Moon civilization,¡± the red-brown-haired elder exined. ¡°Our ck Moon civilization isn¡¯t considered strong among the entire cosmic human race. We are only a basic cosmic civilization to this day! In the face of Lunardo and the threat he might pose in the future¡­ we chose to withdraw our garrison.¡± ¡°Our intention was solely to stay in Lunardo¡¯s good books and not get involved,¡± the First Elder said. ¡°Not get involved?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°And what do you think would¡¯ve happened if you withdrew the garrison and isted Earth¡¯s civilization? Don¡¯t tell me you can¡¯t figure it out!¡± The 13 Elders fell silent. Yes, they had no defense. At their level, nobody was a fool. Everyone knew the oue of isting Earth¡¯s civilization back then. ¡°It was our mistake,¡± the First Elder said. ¡°We also beg for your forgiveness, Lord Wu Ming,¡± Merilun said. ¡°Elder Du Lingchen, Elder Merilun.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the two of them. ¡°Both of you are Origin lifeforms like me. There¡¯s no need to call me lord.¡± Ordinary cosmic lifeforms would call an Origin lifeform ¡®Lord¡¯ due to difference in the level of life. Or perhaps those with low status would address those with higher status as lord. ¡°No, no, no. We¡¯re different.¡± First Elder didn¡¯t mind being embarrassed. ¡°How can wepare to Lord Wu Ming?¡± Merilun also said, ¡°Lord Wu Ming, you are aware of the entire turn of events. When we learned that you had returned to Earth, all 13 of us rushed over immediately to beg for your forgiveness. Our ck Moon civilization will be relieved as long as you forgive us.¡± The other 11 Elders wore humble expressions. They were all influential figures in the ck Moon civilization, but they had to bow their heads at this moment. ¡°Your choice to iste us resulted in a space pirate attack.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression was cold. ¡°You should know the serious consequences of space pirates plundering a weak civilization.¡± In the hundred life crises he had experienced in the mysteriousnd¡¯s selection, he had encountered the terrifying scene of Earth being plundered by space pirates. ¡°Yes, we know.¡± The 13 Elders felt a headache. ¡°We are willing to pay the price in hopes of receiving Lord Wu Ming¡¯s forgiveness,¡± Du Lingchen said seriously. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t say a word and just listened. ¡°First, those who spearheaded the development of Earth¡¯s civilization will be punished. This includes Cipo¡¯s family and many key figures like Captain Ennor,¡± the First Elder continued. Chapter 504 - 504 Talks (3) 504 Talks (3) Xu Jingming listened. Punishment? How you punish one of your own is up to you. ¡°We are willing to pay the price of 100 trillion cosmic dors for your forgiveness,¡± Du Lingchen said respectfully. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart stirred slightly. 100 trillion cosmic dors? This price was rtively high even for the ck Moon civilization! !! Although an undeveloped habitable was worth about 100 billion cosmic dors, the development and construction of an habitable also required a huge investment. If the entire was installed with a virtual mainframe, the price would be even higher. Under normal circumstances, a fully constructed habitable was worth about 500 billion. Those that were built especially extravagantly didn¡¯t have a ceiling on the price. 100 trillion cosmic dors was enough to buy 200 fully constructed habitables. It could even buy a rtively poor and deste gctic territory. Aplete gxy contained countlesss. Even if there were only 30 to 50 fully constructed habitables, it was aplete gxy after all, and its value could reach 100 trillion. Gxies like the Milky Way cost even more. In the universe,s were easy to buy, but not gxies! This was because most gxies¡­ had many civilizations. ¡°I am cognizant of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s sincerity.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°But I don¡¯t think it¡¯s necessary.¡± With that said, he got up. ¡°It¡¯s necessary.¡± First Elder Du Lingchen immediately got up to stop him. ¡°Our ck Moon civilization is very sincere.¡± Merilun also gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°Lord Wu Ming, feel free to raise your demands.¡± Xu Jingming nced at them. Earth¡¯s civilization was weak, so he naturally had to seize the opportunity to bite off a piece of meat. After all, he was also restrained by the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws, and what he could do to the ck Moon civilization was limited. Exchanging for sufficient benefits might be the best choice for Earth¡¯s civilization. Moreover, it could make the ck Moon civilization feel the pinch. ¡°Since you¡¯re sincere, you have to show your sincerity.¡± Xu Jingming extended a finger on his left hand. First Elder Du Lingchen, Merilun, and the other 11 people stared at Xu Jingming and watched him extend a finger as they pondered over his intentions. Xu Jingming extended five fingers on his left hand. Du Lingchen and Merilun looked at each other. First Elder Du Lingchen immediately said, ¡°Yes, we weren¡¯t sincere enough. We hope to receive Mr. Wu Ming¡¯s forgiveness with 500 trillion cosmic dors.¡± The other elders¡¯ hearts ached. 500 trillion cosmic dors? This was a huge sum of wealth. It would be difficult for the entire ck Moon civilization to fork out this sum of money in a short period of time. They had to think of a way to raise the money. However, the 13 Elders still came to a decision¡ªthey would pay up! Giving up 500 trillion was only a sacrifice for a civilization. If they didn¡¯t resolve the conflict, perhaps half of their territory would shrink in 100,000 years. Xu Jingming looked at the 13 Elders. He wasn¡¯t vile; He extended five fingers because the officials of the ck Moon civilization could squeeze out so much if they tried. If he asked for more, the ck Moon civilization would have to mortgage and sell arge number of assets. This was also the reason why Elder Du Lingchen and the others decisively agreed to Xu Jingming¡¯s request. Although Xu Jingming was hostile, he knew that the root cause behind it was Lunardo. The ck Moon civilization had only chosen to stand on Lunardo¡¯s side back then. ¡°Alright, I see your sincerity.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°I¡¯ll also keep my promise.¡± The 13 Elders of the ck Moon civilization felt relieved when they heard this. Chapter 505 - 505 Heart-Stirring Benefits 505 Heart-Stirring Benefits Both parties obtained their desired oues from the talks. ¡°Although our ck Moon civilization has had some conflicts with Earth in the past, I believe that the two civilizations can definitely form a deep friendship in the future,¡± Du Lingchen said as he got up. ¡°Our ck Moon civilization will definitely cooperate with Earth to the fullest extent,¡± Merilun said. Xu Jingming looked at the two of them and nodded slightly. !! The ck Moon civilization had a good attitude. They apologized, made reparations, and even took the initiative to cooperate with Earth in the future. Xu Jingming wouldn¡¯t refuse because Earth¡¯s development in Star Zone 12 of the Oohook Star Alliance woulde into contact with the ck Moon civilization in many ways. It was naturally best if the other party was very cooperative! Creak. The door to the meeting hall opened. Xu Jingming walked out with the 13 Elders of the ck Moon civilization. The 13 Elders were all smiles as they took the initiative to chat. Xu Jingming was rtively quiet with his asional replies. ¡°The meeting is over!¡± ¡°From the looks of it, the meeting went quite well.¡± In the distance, arge number of members of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission and many Earth officials focused their gazes on Xu Jingming and the 13 Elders. From the expressions of these 14 people, they could determine that the meeting had a positive oue. The members of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°This Lord Wu Ming appears quite easy to talk to.¡± ¡°When we set off previously, it felt like we were entering a civilization war!¡± ¡°The 13 Elders had strict requirements for the members of the diplomatic mission. We were afraid that this mission to Earth would fail. Everything will be more rxed now.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all Lunardo¡¯s fault.¡± These members chatted with each other through their internalmunication tools, so the Earth officials couldn¡¯t hear them at all. After Xu Jingming and the 13 Elders left, the ordinary members of the diplomatic mission and Earth¡¯s officials departed. These Earth officials came from different countries and left in aircrafts. Whoosh. There were six Earthlings on an aircraft. ¡°The talks between Mr. Xu Jingming and the ck Moon civilization¡¯s 13 Elders was likely quite pleasant,¡± an elder remarked. ¡°Based on my investigations in the virtual world and themonpensation conditions negotiated between civilizations, the ck Moon civilization¡¯spensation this time¡­ will definitely not be small. It will be at least tens of trillions of cosmic dors.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very normal if it were to exceed 100 trillion cosmic dors,¡± anotherpanion said. ¡°But this is a private visit from the ck Moon civilization. We know nothing about the negotiations.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve asked some members of the ck Moon civilization¡¯s diplomatic mission, but they all say that they don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°It must be a huge sum of wealth.¡± The six Earthlings spoke briefly and didn¡¯t say anything else. ****** In the virtual world. A group of cosmic lifeforms was invited to gather in a personal space. ¡°Everyone should be more cautious now. With an Origin lifeform¡¯s means, he can easily understand everything on Earth. All private meetings have to be held in the virtual world. In the virtual world¡­ No matter how powerful an Origin lifeform is, they can¡¯t monitor it,¡± a bearded man said. ¡°ording to our estimates, Mr. Xu should¡¯ve received reparations from the ck Moon civilization. It¡¯s probably ten times or more than Earth¡¯s current wealth.¡± ¡°Mr. Xu has a bright future ahead of him, and he doesn¡¯tck money. However, Earth¡¯s civilization is at its weakest and most in need of money. This money can help Earth¡¯s civilization grow faster!¡± ¡°Yes, this apology is also the ck Moon civilization¡¯s apology to Earth. Mr. Xu should share it with us and help Earth.¡± ¡°He has to fork out at least 50%.¡± ¡°In fact, as a member of Earth, Earth has the right to tax him.¡± ¡°Let me remind you that Mr. Xu is now an Origin lifeform! ording to the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s Origin lifeformws, only the Cosmic Human Alliance has the right to tax Origin lifeforms. We don¡¯t have the right.¡± ¡°What? We don¡¯t have the right?¡± ¡°Every Origin lifeform has many privileges. Only the Cosmic Human Alliance is qualified to supervise them. Even the Oohook Star Alliance isn¡¯t qualified to deal with an Origin lifeform, much less us.¡± These cosmic lifeforms discussed. ¡°Regardless, Mr. Xu should contribute and help Earth¡¯s civilization. He should offer a portion of this wealth and hand it to Earth¡¯s officials to manage and distribute.¡± ¡°He should still share some of the leftovers with us.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? We¡¯re serving Earth.¡± ¡°China¡¯s cosmic lifeforms are now stopping us from meeting Mr. Xu! From the looks of it, China has ns on making Earth¡¯s civilization into China!¡± ¡°We have to contact Mr. Xu and make him understand¡­ that we will absolutely support him and give him the most transcendent status. All of us serve Earth and him.¡± ¡­ ¡°I wanted to visit Mr. Xu, but China rejected me again! They said that Mr. Xu didn¡¯t wish to be disturbed.¡± ¡°Mr. Xu is an Origin lifeform of Earth¡¯s civilization. China can¡¯t monopolize him!¡± ¡°Mr. Xu won¡¯t share any of the benefits with us, nor does he allow us to meet him.¡± On the virtual worldwork, a few cosmic lifeforms on Earth gritted their teeth. Most of the upper echelons of Earth¡¯s five major countries had transformed into cosmic lifeforms through external forces. Now that Earth¡¯s civilization was rising at a critical moment, the other four countries also realized that they had to cozy up with Xu Jingming. However, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t meet any of them. ****** In his personal space. ... Xu Jingming sat on the sofa and read some information about spacetime wormholes, doing his research and studies. Huh? Xu Jingming tapped. Director Zhou? Whoosh. Director Zhou arrived in his personal space. ¡°Director Zhou, have a seat.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Want a drink?¡± As he spoke, he poured a ss of wine for Director Zhou. Director Zhou sat down with a smile and picked up the wine ss. ¡°An Origin lifeform personally pouring me wine. I have to drink it slowly.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°I know your time is precious.¡± Director Zhou smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m here to talk to you about recent matters. Recently, many people on Earth have been contacting you, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I rejected them all, but they kept sending messages.¡± Although he hadn¡¯t met these people, he had read therge number of messages. After all, Origin lifeforms had quick minds. They could gain an understanding of all the messages in less than a second. ... ¡°Everyone knows that because of you, Earth¡¯s civilization will be thousands of times stronger than it is now,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°On the one hand, it represents the prosperity of our civilization. On the other hand, it also represents huge benefits. At this critical moment, many people are naturally tempted.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and said, ¡°Earth will soon receive a huge benefit.¡± ¡°The reparations from the ck Moon civilization?¡± Director Zhou gazed at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. ¡°Even more than their reparations.¡± Director Zhou was stunned. ¡°It¡¯s a gift from the Oohook Star Alliance,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°They have already contacted me. It¡¯s a massive gift that will be very troublesome for me to handle personally. I definitely need the help of all of our civilization¡¯s seven billion people.¡± ¡°The entire civilization¡¯s help?¡± Director Zhou had a guess. ¡°What gift is it?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll know soon. The people from Oohook Star Alliance will be here before the celebration begins,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll inform you when the matter is confirmed, Director Zhou.¡± He had the intention to help Earth¡¯s civilization, but this was to help the entire civilization and not a few individuals. ¡°People like us have a limited lifespan, and we won¡¯t be in power for long. However, you are different. You are the only Origin lifeform on Earth, and you will be Earth¡¯s greatest leader,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°You have a long lifespan¡ªat least 100,000 years. You can watch the entire civilization grow. If you can do this for Earth¡¯s sake, the entire civilization will only get better.¡± ¡°I¡¯m aware of that.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Unknowingly, he had be the greatest lifeform on Earth. His authority was bestowed by the entire cosmic human race. Be it those who worked hard or other ambitious people, everyone on Earth needed to follow in his footsteps. ¡°There are many cosmic lifeforms on Earth,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ve seen many ugly things over the years. I know very well who¡¯s devoted to Earth.¡± Yes, the cosmic lifeforms on Earth didn¡¯t know that he was a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute all these years. Their secret actions were discovered by the Primordial Battle Armor. ¡°Okay.¡± Director Zhou smiled and nodded. The civilization¡¯s only Origin lifeform had a huge impact on the civilization. Thankfully, Xu Jingming was very considerate of the civilization. ¡­ Director Zhou quickly bade farewell and left. People are steered by interests. Xu Jingming continued reading. After reading for a moment, he received another visitor¡¯s request he couldn¡¯t reject. Whoosh. A man arrived in his personal space. ¡°Senior Brother Gu Shan,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°What brings you here?¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do about it.¡± Gu Shan sat to the side helplessly and poured himself a drink. ¡°The Frost Star Alliance requested me to be an envoy and meet you, so I can only make a trip.¡± ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk. Tell me.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and crossed his legs. He said in satisfaction, ¡°Let me hear what poaching conditions the Frost Star Alliance has to offer?¡± Gu Shan said helplessly, ¡°Alright, let me get down to business! The Frost Star Alliance is willing to help move the entire Earth to the Frost Star Alliance. Moreover, they will specially vacate aplete gxy! They¡¯ll leave the entire gxy to you. A gxy¡­ should be enough for Earth¡¯s civilization to develop for a long time, right?¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°The conditions are alright; they¡¯re considered normal.¡± ¡°No hope?¡± Gu Shan looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Not at all.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Alright, mission aplished.¡± Gu Shan said, ¡°You ignored most of the benefits, so there¡¯s no need to say anything else. I knew it would be a wasted trip¡­ but the Frost Star Alliance knew about my rtionship with you and insisted on meing. Tell me, how many Star Alliances havee to you?¡± ¡°Including your Frost Star Alliance, 103 Star Alliances,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°More than half of the Hunter Cosmic Sector came to you!¡± Gu Shan eximed in surprise. ¡°Junior Brother, you¡¯re not the run-of-the-millmodity.¡± ¡°There were two Star Alliances outside the Hunter Cosmic Sector,¡± Xu Jingmingmented with a smile. ¡°Impressive.¡± Gu Shan shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m also an Origin lifeform. Why didn¡¯t anyone offer me such conditions? Let¡¯s not even talk about aplete gxy; the one who gave me tens¡­ came from my family. It¡¯s embarrassing!¡± ¡°When you be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, a gxy will be nothing,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Yeah.¡± Only then did Senior Brother Gu Shan put down his wine ss. ¡°Junior Brother, you have to prepare better wine with your current status. This wine is too ordinary.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already very expensive,¡± Xu Jingming said reluctantly. ¡°I just switched it up after bing an Origin lifeform! If you¡¯re not satisfied, buy me some.¡± ¡°No, no. It¡¯s wine you paid for that tastes better. Another.¡± Gu Shan poured another ss. ¡°But don¡¯t me me for being nosy. All kinds of fame and fortune areing your way, but with your talent, your focus naturally has to be on evolution and not on the power and interest struggles.¡± ¡°I know. Thank you, Senior Brother.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The evolutionary path was his foundation. Chapter 506 - 506 Three Guests 506 Three Guests Earth, in Xu Jingming¡¯s house. ¡°Jingming, more than 20 Origin lifeforms will participate in the celebration of your Origin lifeform breakthrough?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I¡¯ve checked the virtual world. The celebrations for other Origin lifeforms are usually simple.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t reject them if they wish toe.¡± Xu Jingming sat on the sofa and gazed at the projection. ¡°Actually, including me, there are a total of 891 Origin lifeforms in the Oohook Star Alliance. Most of them only wrote a congrattory letter or sent a congrattory gift.¡± ¡°Origin lifeforms are busy, and many of them can¡¯t leave their garrisons easily. It¡¯s mostmon to write a congrattory letter and send a congrattory gift. me it on me being too awesome that all of them are eager to visit.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. !! Li Miaomiao asked curiously, ¡°What did the Origin lifeforms send?¡± ¡°Almost all of them are 100 billion cosmic dors,¡± Xu Jingming answered. ¡°ording to the market rate between Origin lifeforms when they give celebratory gifts, the congrattory gift for a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform is usually ten billion cosmic dors. It¡¯s 100 billion cosmic dors for bing a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. Clearly, the congrattory gifts everyone is giving me are one level up.¡± The level of a congrattory gift represented the importance he held in their minds. Nobody would treat him as an ordinary Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. ¡°Congrattory gifts each worth 100 billion from more than 800 people?¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°Origin lifeforms also have dealings with each other. I may receive some money this time, but I¡¯ll have to spend it in the future,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Moreover, the congrattory gifts aren¡¯t just from the Oohook Star Alliance. Some factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector and even somerge factions in other cosmic sectors have sent congrattory gifts. They aren¡¯trge amounts, but it¡¯s a way to show their goodwill. When I participated in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex as Wu Ming, these factions had also advertised for me tform-wide.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded in understanding. ¡°Jingming, you have to give me these names. We have to pay attention to these when working with corporations in the future.¡± ¡°Miaomiao, you¡¯ve really thought it through.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. He immediately swiped and sent a name list with the corresponding gifts to his wife. Huh? Xu Jingming looked up into space beyond Earth. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going out to wee some guests.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°You¡¯re personally weing these guests?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. Earth had recently been weing some guests who came to attend the congrattion bash. People of importance would meet him alone subsequently. But taking the initiative to wee guests? This was Xu Jingming¡¯s first time! ¡­ Whoosh. Xu Jingming appeared in space and stared at the spaceship that emerged from a distorted space in front of him. The spaceship then disappeared, and three figures appeared. ¡°Brother Wu Ming.¡± The three of them smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Wee to Earth.¡± Xu Jingming greeted with a smile. ¡°We¡¯ve only met in the virtual world previously, but this is the first time we¡¯re meeting in reality.¡± The person who spoke was a jade-haired elder. His golden eyes were like two stars that converged their light, and his smile was amiable. ¡°I realize how old I am when I see Junior Brother Wu Ming,¡± a silver-haired woman remarked with a smile. ¡°Any Origin lifeform in the entire cosmic human race probably feels old when facing Brother Wu Ming,¡± the one-eyed man in in ck said with a smile. Xu Jingming said, ¡°Compared to the three of you, I¡¯m still a rookie. To be honest, I¡¯ve been studying the most basic spacetime wormhole model recently.¡± ¡°Ask me if you have any questions. I¡¯m still capable of teaching you the basics,¡± the silver-haired woman said. ¡°I¡¯d be happy to learn from you if you¡¯re open to it, Senior Sister Vritz,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Ms. Vritz was the schr with the highest educational level in the Oohook Star Alliance¡ªa Lv. 126 schr! She was also a member of the Primordial Research Institute and had a very noble status. Although she didn¡¯t have much talent in the evolutionary path, the Cosmic Human Race officials helped her be an Origin lifeform at all costs. ¡°Let¡¯s go to my ce on Earth first,¡± Xu Jingming invited. The three of them nodded happily. Hu! The four people disappeared into thin air and appeared in Xu Jingming¡¯s courtyard on Earth. ¡°Five, prepare some fruits,¡± Xu Jingming instructed Five. At the same time, he personally took out the wine he had prepared and poured it for the three of them. Li Miaomiao also noticed the guests in the courtyard. ¡°Miaomiao,¡± Xu Jingming shouted, ¡°let me introduce you to some friends.¡± Li Miaomiao walked out in confusion. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming took the initiative to introduce the jade-haired elder. ¡°This is Brother Shenshui. He¡¯s an Executive Senator of our Oohook Star Alliance and is a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform.¡± Li Miaomiao was stunned. Executive Senator? Lv. 10 Origin lifeform? It had to be known that there were only three Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in the entire Oohook Star Alliance! ¡°Greetings, Mr. Shenshui.¡± Li Miaomiao bowed slightly. The jade-haired elder smiled and nodded. ¡°This is my Senior Sister Vritz, and she¡¯s also from the Primordial Research Institute. Senior Sister Vritz is a schr with the highest educational level in the entire Oohook Star Alliance. The spacetime wormhole model I¡¯m working hard on is as simple as addition and subtraction for her.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Senior Sister Vritz is also an Executive Senator of the Oohook Star Alliance.¡± ¡°Senior Sister Vritz,¡± Li Miaomiao greeted with a bow. ¡°This is Brother Besa, an Executive Senator of our Oohook Star Alliance. He¡¯s a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform and is also the current Grand Consul of the Oohook Star Alliance.¡± Xu Jingming introduced the one-eyed man in in ck. ¡°Mr. Besa.¡± Li Miaomiao immediately bowed. Grand Consul? It meant that he was the highest official in the Oohook Star Alliance¡¯s administration, and he was also a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. ¡°Your wife sure is young.¡± Shenshui sighed. ¡°This reminds me of my wife. My wife only had 3,000 years of life, and she has already left me for tens of thousands of years.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. This was also amon situation for powerful Origin lifeforms. Ordinary cosmic lifeforms usually only had a lifespan of 3,000 years (non-Lv. 8), but Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms had a lifespan of 100,000 years! ¡°Therefore, some talented Origin lifeforms would rather remain single,¡± Ms. Vritz said. ¡°Even if they find a partner, they hope to find one among Origin lifeforms.¡± ¡°How many couples can be Origin lifeforms?¡± Besa shook his head. ¡°There are always ws in life. There¡¯s no need to force it.¡± Li Miaomiao listened. ... Were 3,000 years of life short? She felt that it was a very long time and would be very satisfied. ¡°Miaomiao, I¡¯ll be chatting with my three friends,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Okay,¡± she said. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll take my leave.¡± The three of them smiled and nodded as they watched her leave. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, Ancient Burial actually wanted toe, but he¡¯s stationed at a fortress and has an important mission. He¡¯s unable to leave,¡± the one-eyed Besa exined. ¡°He also asked me to personally apologize to you.¡± ¡°The defense of the fortress is of great importance,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. Mr. Ancient Burial was another Lv. 10 Origin lifeform of the Oohook Star Alliance. The three people in front of him and Mr. Ancient Burial were the four people with the highest status in the Oohook Star Alliance! They were also council members of the Cosmic Human Alliance. There were only four council members in the entire Oohook Star Alliance for the time being. ¡°You¡¯re the fastest person in the history of our Oohook Star Alliance to be an Origin lifeform, so the Oohook Star Alliance naturally has a reason to give you a reward matching your talent,¡± Besa said. ¡°The council members held a meeting and passed the previous reward bill.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ... ¡°ording to our previous agreement, we will migrate the other civilizations in the Milky Way,¡± Besa exined. ¡°When that happens, other than Earth¡¯s ster system, the other dominions in the Milky Way will be awarded to you personally. You will have all its ownership.¡± ¡°At the same time, we will equip all the habitables in the Milky Way that don¡¯t have a virtual mainframe with one,¡± Besa said. ¡°Moreover, we will leave enough smart bots to ensure that every habitable is perfectly handed over to you.¡± ¡°Also, if Earth¡¯s humans want to migrate to theses, we will arrange for spaceships to aid in that process,¡± Besa said. ¡°In short, everything will be handed over perfectly.¡± ¡°Sorry to trouble you,¡± Xu Jingming said. A gxy like the Milky Way¡ªwhich had been managed for a long time¡ªwas very valuable. ¡°This went through the official books of the Oohook Star Alliance.¡± The green-haired elder beside him smiled and said, ¡°Plenty is spent on grooming talents to begin with. As the most outstanding talent in history, you naturally have to be sufficiently rewarded. Otherwise, it will be the greatest loss for our Oohook Star Alliance if a talent like you runs away.¡± ¡°About the civilizations that will be relocated from the Milky Way¡­¡± Xu Jingming uttered. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ll ensure their rights and interests aren¡¯t affected,¡± Besa replied. ¡°We negotiate with every civilization individually and provide them with good enough conditions for migration. They will migrate to other gxies. They will have new habitables and will receive a certain amount ofpensation.¡± ¡°Countless other civilizations in the Oohook Star Alliance will be watching the migration. The execution has to be fair,¡± Ms. Vritz said. ¡°Otherwise, it will disappoint many civilizations, and many senators will object.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. No matter how fair it was or how muchpensation was given, the other civilizations in the Milky Way had to undergo a major migration. However¡­ it couldn¡¯t be helped since Earth¡¯s civilization needed development. Thepetition between cosmic human civilizations was cruel. Perhaps the three Paramount realm experts wanted suchpetition to exist! Only with enoughpetition could more human experts be honed to resist foreign enemies. If Xu Jingming had a veryfortable environment without any impending dangers when he first integrated into the cosmic civilization, he probably wouldn¡¯t have worked so hard. ¡°After your celebration, we will nominate you to be an Executive Senator, and you will be the ninth Senator of the Oohook Star Alliance,¡± Besa said. ¡°All the members of the Senate will vote on this. With your achievements, I believe it will be passed easily.¡± ¡°It will pass with a two-thirds majority; I believe few will object.¡± Ms. Vritz smiled. Indeed, with every senator writing him a congrattory letter, the probability of any objections was very low. ¡°Being an Executive Senator fills me with fear and trepidation. After all, I don¡¯t have any experience,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°However, I¡¯ll put in the effort.¡± ¡°Experience is umted slowly.¡± Mr. Shenshui, Ms. Vritz, and Mr. Besa had very strong influence in the Oohook Star Alliance. At this moment, they were very willing to pull Xu Jingming into their circle. They also believed that Xu Jingming would be the fifth council member of the Cosmic Human Alliance in the near future. ****** Prince Lunardo sat on his spaceship¡¯s throne, and the spaceship was still on the way to the Primestar civilization. After all, it was a long journey across many cosmic sectors, and it would take a long time. Xu Jingming¡¯s celebration is in two days. If I want to send a congrattory gift, it has to be before the celebration. Lunardo hesitated. It¡¯s fine if I¡¯m to sincerely apologize and admit my mistake, butpensation? How much should I pay? If Ipensate too little, it will offend Xu Jingming even more. If Ipensate too much? I don¡¯t have that much money. Lunardo felt aggrieved. I can put on airs in front of those weak basic cosmic civilizations, but I¡¯m not even an Origin lifeform. My wealth is only thanks to my brother¡¯s rtionship after my status in the royal family rose. How can Xu Jingming take my wealth seriously? Lunardo knew very well that he was a poor manpared to the current Xu Jingming! However, apologizing was his brother¡¯s order! Regardless, I have to show my sincerity. Forget it. I¡¯ll give it my all! Lunardo gritted his teeth and immediately connected to the virtual world. He then contacted Xu Jingming and requested a visit! Chapter 507 - 507 Vote 507 Vote In his personal space, Xu Jingming sat in his spaceship, looking out into the dark cosmos and reading thetest message pop-ups. Lunardo wants to meet me? Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were cold. In terms of hostility, he was far more hostile to Lunardo than the ck Moon civilization! However, the other party was a scion of the Primestar royal family, an advanced cosmic civilization. He didn¡¯t have a way to deal with him. The down were not afraid of oppression. Lunardo was considered down! He didn¡¯t belong to anyrge faction, and his authority was limited. His other identity was a member of the royal family¡ªa lineage originating from the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s dean. My influence in the Oohook Star Alliance can intimidate the ck Moon civilization, but I can¡¯t do anything to Lunardo, Xu Jingming thought. Not to mention that he was only a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform, even a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform couldn¡¯t do a thing to the Primestar royal family. He¡¯s probably here on his brother¡¯s orders, Xu Jingming thought to himself. His brother still thinks highly of me. He congratted me in advance and apologized to me on his brother¡¯s behalf. Lunarstar was only 3,000 years old this year, but he was already a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. There was a high chance of him bing a cosmic legend! Coupled with his identity as a member of the royal family, Lunarstar was supported by many. He was also good at making friends; he even took the initiative to congratte Xu Jingming and apologize for his brother. Lunarstar¡¯s future is limitless. There¡¯s indeed a high chance of him inheriting the throne of the Primestar civilization, Xu Jingming thought to himself. He had to at least teach Lunardo a lesson to his heart¡¯s content, but he couldn¡¯t threaten the other party. The other party¡¯s apology might only be a result of pressure from his brother. Buzz. Xu Jingming tapped gently and agreed to the other party¡¯s visit. Immediately, a figure appeared from the void and arrived in his personal space¡ªit was Prince Lunardo, who was dressed gorgeously. Even though he was here to apologize, Prince Lunardo still dressed very elegantly. ¡°Dear Mr. Xu.¡± Prince Lunardo smiled and maintained the most standard etiquette of the royal family. He ced his right hand in front of his chest and bowed slightly. ¡°Congrattions on bing a great Origin lifeform. I¡¯m here today to apologize for my past stupidity.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. Lunardo¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change as he continued smiling at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming looked at him for a few seconds before saying, ¡°Sit.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Lunardo sat down elegantly and smiled. ¡°Ever since I found out your true identity, I realized how stupid I was back then! How can someone like me be qualified to make Mr. Xu work for me? I overestimated myself. I was a fool!¡± Xu Jingming looked at him and continued listening. ¡°Oh, this is my congrattory gift.¡± Lunardo handed over an exquisite envelope with both hands. Xu Jingming received the envelope and read it. Other than some use of temte congrattions, the envelope contained gifts worth ten trillion cosmic dors. ¡°That¡¯s a huge gift,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I can¡¯t ept it.¡± He was about to hand it back as he spoke. ¡°Mr. Xu, you have to ept it.¡± Lunardo immediately said, ¡°This is a congrattory gift, but it¡¯s also an apology for my stupidity. Not epting it is akin to not epting my apology. It¡¯ll keep me up at night, and my brother won¡¯t spare me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s too much,¡± Xu Jingming said. Lunardo reached out and swiped, disying his personal asset interface to Xu Jingming. ¡°Mr. Xu, please take a look. These are all my assets! Even if you include the value of all kinds of property rights, this ten trillion is already more than half of my assets. For this much cash¡­ I had to make quick loans to make up the numbers.¡± Lunardo gazed at him sincerely. ¡°Mr. Xu, please understand my sincerity. I can only be at ease when you ept it.¡± Xu Jingming was a little surprised when he saw the asset interface appear. Lunardo is showing me all his assets? This was the asset interface disyed in the virtual world, containing all assets. It was very difficult to have an asset escape the virtual world¡¯s surveince. ¡°Please ept it,¡± Lunardo said sincerely again. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Alright.¡± He didn¡¯t refuse and gently touched the gift list on the congrattory letter, choosing to ept it. Buzz! 10 trillion cosmic dors went from Lunardo¡¯s ount to Xu Jingming¡¯s. Lunardo¡¯s heart skipped a beat, but he had to smile even more brightly on the surface. He got up and said, ¡°Thank you for your magnanimity, Mr. Xu. I won¡¯t disturb you anymore.¡± Xu Jingming also got up to send him off and watched him disappear. He came and left quickly,pleting the apology process. His heart must ache for such an apology. Xu Jingming casually threw the envelope to the table beside him and sat down alone. He then poured himself a ss of wine and drank silently. There are many people in this world that I don¡¯t like, but I can¡¯t do anything to them. Xu Jingming shook his head. Even the noble ones like the three Paramount realm powerhouses had many worries. Even the three of them stood powerless watching the breaching of human territory and the death of other Paramount realm powerhouses. How could anything in the world go as one wished? ¡­ ¡°Brother, I¡¯ve apologized to Xu Jingming. Ipensated him ten trillion, and he epted it.¡± Lunardo sent a message to his brother. A momentter, there was a response with just one word¡ª¡±Good.¡± Lunardo heaved a sigh of relief. He wasn¡¯t afraid of Xu Jingming, but he was afraid of his brother! Without his brother¡¯s support, he was nothing! He didn¡¯t have any authority in the royal family. He had had enough of those days, so he didn¡¯t dare disobey his brother at all. Brother is finally satisfied. Lunardo slumped on his throne, feeling a little tired. Brother, you made me fork out more than 70% of my assets topensate him. You even made me show all my assets to Xu Jingming so that he can be satisfied. But I¡¯m not! Lunardo¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. 10 trillion cosmic dors. I only gathered some power from the royal family in recent years and saved up for years. Now, I have to give it all to this lucky person from a despicable civilization! How annoying! How stingy was he? He poached talents and painstakingly went to other cosmic sectors to find talents from weak civilizations. He chose to get others to spend their money if he could instead of his! He used all kinds of means to save up that little bit. ... Now, more than half was gone! How can I gain more in the future if I can¡¯t bear to give up this little bit? As long as my brother is satisfied, it¡¯s fine. In fact, Xu Jingming is only fast at bing an Origin lifeform! His future achievements are still uncertain. Perhaps¡­ it¡¯s possible for him to remain a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform for the rest of his life, Lunardo thought. Going from a cosmic lifeform to an Origin lifeform showcased one¡¯s dazzling talent, but it was very normal for their talent to dwindle after bing an Origin lifeform. Xu Jingming did stand a chance of being a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform his entire life. There are tens of thousands of Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in the entire Cosmic Human Alliance! If Xu Jingming is only Lv. 10¡­ he won¡¯t be able to affect the throne of our Primestar civilization, Lunardo thought. Hmph, hmph. Xu Jingming, you took more than half of my assets today. If you¡¯re really impressive in the future, so be it¡ªI¡¯ll suck it up. But if your achievements in the future are ordinary, and my brother can inherit the throne, hmph! I¡¯ll make you cough it up a thousand times over, Lunardo thought. He was a petty person. He remembered the slightest of losses, much less the loss of more than half of his assets that he had to hand over with both hands. It was simply digging out his heart. ¡­ Two dayster, Earth held a grand celebration. ¡°What a grand celebration!¡± The staff of the Redmond Group branch watched the celebration live. ¡°How enviable.¡± ... ¡°In the past, Earthlings were very respectful and humble when they saw us. Now, these Earthlings are much more confident.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll also be confident if my homeworld¡¯s civilization has an Origin lifeform like Lord Wu Ming.¡± The staff chatted, and most of them were envious. These staff members of the Redmond Group branch came from all kinds of civilizations. Although they were proud to be Redmond employees, they still looked up to an Origin lifeform like Lord Wu Ming. ¡°Look, there¡¯s a group of Origin lifeforms participating in the celebration, as well as the two from the ck Moon civilization.¡± ¡°The ck Moon civilization offended Earth previously, but they managed to participate in the celebration and weren¡¯t chased out?¡± ¡°They probably gave a huge sum ofpensation.¡± The Redmond Group employees chatted happily. In the past, they had a high and mighty attitude on Earth! They felt that it was Earth¡¯s great luck that the Redmond Group¡¯s Star Zone branch was established on a weak civilization like Earth. It was only right for Earth to show them all kinds of respect. But now, they no longer had that mentality. Especially when they knew that Lord Wu Ming lived on this, they didn¡¯t even dare to go overboard when talking to Earthlings. Whoosh. A photo was taken at the celebration as a memento. Xu Jingming and the Origin lifeforms who came to celebrate had a photo together. ck Moon civilization¡¯s Merilun and Du Lingchen were among them, but they were at the side with brilliant smiles. ****** The second day of the celebration. Virtual worldwork, Oohook Star Alliance, Senate! Arge number of people sat in the Senate, and eight people sat on the eight seats of honor at the highest point. They were also the eight people with the highest status in the entire Oohook Star Alliance¡ªthe eight Executive Senators. ¡°Everyone, we will now proceed with the special proposal for this meeting.¡± The one-eyed Senator Besa was also the Grand Consul of the Oohook Star Alliance. He said, ¡°This proposal is jointly proposed by a total of eight Executive Senators¡ªSenators Shenshui, Elder Vritz, Elder Besa, Elder Ancient Burial, Elder Craftsman Fish, Elder Iichi, Elder Whole Cavern, and Elder Faun. They propose that Wu Ming be the Senate¡¯s ninth Executive Senator.¡± ¡°Now, let me read out the detailed information on the nominee, Wu Ming. His real name is Xu Jingming, and he¡¯s an official member of the Primordial Research Institute from Oohook Star Alliance¡¯s Earth civilization¡­¡± Elder Besa read Wu Ming¡¯s information in detail ording to procedure. ¡°Let¡¯s begin the vote.¡± ¡°Those in favor of Wu Ming being the ninth Executive Senator of the Oohook Star Alliance, please raise your hands,¡± Elder Besa said as he raised his left hand. Whoosh. On and off the tform, many Origin lifeforms raised their left hands, forming a dense forest of hands. ¡°Of the 890 senator votes, 890 people are in favor of the motion.¡± Elder Besa smiled and stated, ¡°The vote is unanimous! Let us wee Senator Wu Ming.¡± Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! All the Origin lifeforms present got up and looked behind the Senate¡¯s tform. A ck-haired man walked out and walked to the ninth highest seat. Xu Jingming bowed to the senators and sat down on the seat of honor at the highest point of the Senate, side by side with the other eight. On this day, Senator Wu Ming officially entered the Senate of the Oohook Star Alliance and became one of the nine Executive Senators. He had also be one of the undisputed top nine figures in the Oohook Star Alliance. Chapter 508 - 508 Light in the Twists and Turns (1) 508 Light in the Twists and Turns (1) China convened a high-level meeting for the Earth Alliance¡¯s upper echelons. ¡°Everyone.¡± Director Zhou sat at the conference table and smiled at the other countries¡¯ representatives. ¡°China has convened this meeting today to discuss something that will affect the future fate of Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± The representatives of the various countries listened attentively. They had already vaguely guessed what was going to happen. ¡°Xu Jingming cultivated the evolutionary method and became an Origin lifeform in 31 years. He¡¯s one of the top geniuses in the history of the entire cosmic human race. He¡¯s also the undisputed number one genius in the history of the Oohook Star Alliance,¡± Director Zhou said proudly. ¡°And the Oohook Star Alliance has also rewarded him for his amazing talent.¡± !! All the representatives present pricked up their ears. From all kinds of channels, they already knew what the so-called reward was. ¡°In consideration of Xu Jingming¡¯s personal needs, the Oohook Star Alliance has decided to give him ownership of all the territories in the Milky Way other than the sr system,¡± Director Zhou said. ¡°Moreover, every habitable will be equipped with a virtual mainframe. The Oohook Star Alliance will migrate all the existing civilizations in the Milky Way.¡± The representatives of the various countries became thrilled. The entire Milky Way was muchrger than the sr system. The known resources were massive, not to mention the undiscovered resources. ¡°Mr. Xu Jingming has informed me¡­¡± Director Zhou smiled and said, ¡°He doesn¡¯t need the Milky Way. He feels that Earth needs the Milky Way more! He also has ns to give it to Earth!¡± ¡°Mr. Xu Jingming is really broad-minded.¡± Immediately, a ck representative sighed loudly. ¡°The Milky Way is priceless, but he doesn¡¯t care about such a huge sum of wealth and is willing to give it to civilization.¡± ¡°Mr. Xu Jingming is the greatest hero and leader of Earth¡¯s civilization after it stepped into the cosmic era.¡± A Caucasian representative said, ¡°How can we not be touched and impressed by his magnanimity?¡± ¡°What a great decision!¡± ¡°This is an individual reward from the Oohook Star Alliance for Mr. Xu Jingming, but he¡¯s willing to give it to our civilization. Earth¡¯s history will definitely record Xu Jingming¡¯s greatness.¡± These representatives extolled Xu Jingming¡¯s virtues excitedly as theyplimented him in various ways. Some of them were indeed fully aligned with the civilization and were thrilled. Their civilization had entered a new era. There were also those with ambitions who believed that the power and benefits they had would increase a thousandfold after Earth¡¯s civilization grew stronger. They were naturally delighted. Therefore, no matter what they believed deep down, all of them praised Xu Jingming. ¡°Oh right, I have some good news to announce,¡± Director Zhou remarked with a smile. ¡°Just today, Mr. Xu Jingming was selected as the ninth presiding Executive Senator of the Oohook Star Alliance.¡± As he spoke, he apuded. The representatives present apuded excitedly and thunderously! Executive Senator¡ªit was an important position that made decisions capable of influencing the entire Oohook Star Alliance! ¡°I believe Mr. Xu Jingming will definitely achieve greater things in the future,¡± a Caucasian representative said, ¡°but the most important thing now is the migration and development of the entire Milky Way. How should we develop the other 194 habitables?¡± Director Zhou nced at the manuscript in his hand and smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll quote Mr. Xu Jingming¡¯s opinion first. First, China will be fully in charge of the Milky Way¡¯s development.¡± Many of the representatives¡¯ expressions fell. What? China in charge? ¡°Second, Mr. Xu Jingming has the right to veto any decision made by the Milky Way Development Team. ¡°Third, all humans on Earth will have the right to migrate to other habitables in the Milky Way.¡± Director Zhou smiled and said, ¡°China will begin the development of the entire Milky Way using these three suggestions from Mr. Xu Jingming as its t.¡± ¡°This is the migration of Earth¡¯s human poption.¡± A representative immediately stood up and said anxiously, ¡°Naturally, all the countries on Earth should manage it together. Why should China be in charge?¡± ¡°Yes, people from our countries will also migrate. Of course, we have to have a say in these matters.¡± ¡°China¡¯s management will naturally be biased toward the Chinese. It will probably be very unfair.¡± ¡°All countries need to enjoy fair rights.¡± The representatives of the various countries argued. Director Zhou smiled and stated, ¡°First of all, everything in the Milky Way¡¯s territory other than the sr system is a personal gift from the Oohook Star Alliance to Mr. Xu Jingming. This is Xu Jingming¡¯s personal possession; he has the full rights to them.¡± ¡°I would also like to remind everyone¡­ Until this moment, the ownership of the Milky Way territory other than the sr system still belongs to Xu Jingming. As for when Xu Jingming will give it to Earth, that¡¯s up to him. He didn¡¯t give an exact timeline.¡± The representatives from all over the world fell speechless. Xu Jingming hadn¡¯t given the rights up despite saying that he was doing so! If he really gave it to Earth, Earth would naturally have the right to handle things as they deemed fit. If he didn¡¯t¡­ things would be troublesome. ¡°Then, when will Mr. Xu Jingming hand over the rights?¡± a representative asked. ¡°There¡¯s no exact timetable,¡± Director Zhou replied. ¡°I¡¯ve also asked Mr. Xu Jingming; he said that he would hand it over to us when he believed it appropriate. However, he has already authorized China to handle the development of these territories! We can begin relocating and developing them now.¡± A representative retorted, ¡°We have no right to interfere with the work involved, but we aren¡¯t at ease with our citizens migrating to distants.¡± Chapter 509 - 509 Light in the Twists and Turns (2) 509 Light in the Twists and Turns (2) ¡°Earthlings all have the right to migrate,¡± Director Zhou said, ¡°but at the same time, they also have the right to give up on migration. Those who are worried can give up; even an entire country.¡± ¡°After all, China alone has the sufficient manpower to develop all 194 habitables,¡± Director Zhou said with a smile. The current era was the cosmic era, and technology was advanced. With the migration of two to three million people from every, coupled with many technological equipment, it was enough for construction and development. Damn it. Well yed, China. If the other 194 habitables are all developed by China, perhaps in a few centuries¡­ the Chinese poption will increase a thousand times. The representatives of the other countries felt a headache; there was nothing they could do about it. All the territory in the Milky Way belonged to Xu Jingming. They couldn¡¯t do anything about it. ¡°We want to meet Mr. Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°Yes, have Mr. Xu Jingming exin this to us.¡± ¡°We don¡¯t believe you; we believe in Mr. Xu Jingming. We want to see him.¡± ¡°We want to meet Mr. Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°China has been stopping us from meeting him.¡± The representatives from all countries objected. Director Zhou whispered to the two Chinese representatives beside him. ¡°Please wait a moment. I¡¯ve contacted Mr. Xu Jingming, and he has agreed toe,¡± Director Zhou said. Immediately, the representatives fell silent. Mr. Xu Jingming ising? Finally! A figure appeared from the void and descended into the meeting room. ¡°Mr. Xu.¡± All the representatives got up and warmly weed him. In the next 100,000 years, Xu Jingming would be the greatest leader of Earth¡¯s civilization. Xu Jingming smiled at everyone. ¡°It¡¯s nice to meet all of you.¡± ¡°Mr. Xu, we¡¯ve been wanting to meet you for a long time.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been looking forward to meeting you for a long time.¡± Many representatives were very excited. Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°It was indeed my decision for China to oversee the migration and development of the Milky Way.¡± The hearts of these representatives turned cold. ¡°At the same time, I also have the right to veto. If the Chinese team¡¯s decision is unfair, you¡¯re wee to write to me. I¡¯ll also veto any of their unfair decisions.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°In addition, all migration matters are voluntary. You can choose to go or not. There shall be no room for coercion.¡± ¡°This is my personal virtual world¡¯s contact information. Everyone can write to me at any time. Please forgive me for not having the time to meet everyone one by one. This is because my time is precious. I seek your understanding,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°At the same time, I hope that everyone on Earth can work together and put up a united front.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t focus on petty profits. The Milky Way territory is only the beginning of Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°In the future, Earth¡¯s territory will span ten gxies or even more!¡± ¡°Earth has an unlimited future ahead. Everyone, take a long-term view,¡± he remarked with a smile. The representatives were slightly stunned. The future of Earth¡¯s civilization? Ten gxies or even more? ¡°Earth needs more talents in the future,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. ¡°I also hope that Earth¡¯s countries will have healthypetition and produce endless talents to build up Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s appearance made the final decision, shattering the dreams of many countries on Earth. ¡°Obviously, Xu Jingming is undoubtedly on China¡¯s side. In fact, it¡¯s understandable. He¡¯s from China, so he¡¯s naturally biased toward China. But when facing other civilizations in the universe¡­ he will also be biased toward Earth.¡± A few representatives had a secret meeting in the virtual world. ¡°There¡¯s no hope of disputing China at all. Be it in terms ofbat strength or interfering through the Oohook Star Alliance, we have no chance at all. Since we can¡¯t defeat him, we can only join him! I think Mr. Xu is right! Earth¡¯s future isn¡¯t just limited to the Milky Way but ten gxies and even more. The pie isrge; whether we get a slice of it depends on our ability.¡± ¡°Yeah, with Mr. Xu¡¯s future potential, Earth¡¯s civilization won¡¯t stop at the Milky Way.¡± The representatives chatted. Xu Jingming¡¯s prestige and his vision for the future made the few greedy countries give up resisting. Earth¡¯s migration and the developmental work quickly began. Everyone understood that this was an unstoppable trend for the civilization! ****** In his personal space in the virtual world. Whoosh. A young man appeared from the void and arrived in his personal space. He smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Qu Fang, have a seat,¡± Xu Jingming said warmly and even poured him wine. He didn¡¯t care about Qu Fang¡¯s wealth. What he admired¡­ was Qu Fang as a person! ¡°I know that you have been very busy these few days after bing an Origin lifeform, so I chose to meet you again after the celebration and the Oohook Star Alliance¡¯s election.¡± Qu Fang smiled and sat down. Xu Jingming ced the wine ss in front of the other party and smiled. ¡°An Origin lifeform can have three clones in the virtual world. I definitely have time to meet you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve waited so long; these few days are nothing.¡± Qu Fang said, ¡°I¡¯ve already told you my n, Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Are you down to it?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Yeah.¡± Qu Fang nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll try my best to maximize the effects of my wealth! Therefore, I¡¯ll buy some cheaper habitables. I¡¯ll also ept arge number of native humans and let them receive education and grooming. The investment for each habitable will be limited to less than 200 billion cosmic dors. The initial n is to buy 3,000 habitables! This will probably use up half of my wealth.¡± Chapter 510 - 510 Light in the Twists and Turns (3) 510 Light in the Twists and Turns (3) ¡°3,000 habitables?¡± Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. ¡°The poption they reproduce isparable to more than ten gxies.¡± ¡°Aplete gctic territory is too expensive; my wealth might only be enough to buy one. The efficiency is too low,¡± Qu Fang said. ¡°I need enough habitables, even if they are very scattered!¡± Qu Fang gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°To buy so many habitables on arge scale, that amount of wealth will be tempting! Many people in the universe will be tempted, so I need a partner. I¡¯ll establish apany, and I¡¯ll take 80% of thepany¡¯s shares. Brother Wu Ming, you¡¯ll take 20%, but in thispany¡­ Brother Wu Ming, you won¡¯t benefit from it. Thepany¡¯s profits will be reinvested.¡± ¡°Thepany will groom talents, and a portion of the talents¡¯ ie will be returned to thepany. Thepany will continue investing in more people and keep the pot rolling.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll start with 3,000 habitables. A single conservatively has a poption of one billion, which makes it a total poption of three trillion.¡± Xu Jingming sighed. ¡°Qu Fang, that will be a lot of good you¡¯ll be doing.¡± ¡°People have to do something when they¡¯re alive.¡± Qu Fang said, ¡°Actually, the three Paramount realms allow our human race to maintainpetition internally! Weak civilizations at the bottom have it difficult because of thepetition mechanism. The entire human race needs this mechanism to make humans work harder, but this mechanism¡­ does have some unavoidable ws. I¡¯m only doing a little to help the marginalized.¡± ¡°On the one hand, it¡¯s to groom more talents for the human race. With so many people, we might be able to nurture Origin lifeforms and great schrs. On the other hand, it¡¯s also to give those pitiful people some warmth and more possibilities,¡± Qu Fang said. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Will you focus on grooming the natives?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yes, many civilizations would rather increase their own poptions,¡± Qu Fang answered. ¡°After all, they reproduce very quickly with biotechnology. There¡¯s no need to nurture other natives, but what about the natives? They are also humans.¡± ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s bill only guarantees them the most basic rights.¡± Qu Fang shook his head. ¡°Sometimes, I think thepetition is too cruel. But¡­ When I look beyond the human race and at the other races in the universe, I¡¯m surprised to discover that the human race is already the most forgiving. The other races in the universe are even more cruel.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Yes, the cosmic human race has fallen several times in history, resulting in discontinuous history.¡± It was obvious how terrifying the cmity was to have a breakage in history. ¡°Therefore, I understand the decision of the three Paramount realm experts. Humans needpetition,¡± Qu Fang said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m just a small fry who can y a small role.¡± ¡°I just need 1% of yourpany,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°After all, you only need my name. I¡¯ll appear at critical moments.¡± ¡°No, 1% doesn¡¯t prove anything. 20%! First, it won¡¯t affect my management. Second, it¡¯s enough to make it clear that you have interests due to thispany,¡± Qu Fang said. ¡°I believe your name is enough for us to hold on to thousands of habitables.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡°Alright, as you wish. What¡¯s thepany¡¯s name?¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we each contribute a word with our names?¡± Qu Fang smiled. ¡°Let¡¯s call it the Quming Group? Like myst name ¡®Qu,¡¯ there will be twists and turns, but the future¡­ will definitely be very bright just like your name ¡®ming.¡¯¡± ¡°It will also bring light to many people.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Alright, feel free toe to me if there¡¯s anything.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll set up thepany right away.¡± Qu Fang nodded before dissipating. Xu Jingming sat there and put down his ss. Over the years, I¡¯ve seen many people, be it in reality or the virtual world. But someone as pure as Qu Fang¡­ is unique. Xu Jingming felt that Qu Fang was like a beam of light that warmed others. Chapter 511 - 511 Emergency Transfer Orders (1) 511 Emergency Transfer Orders (1) In the living room in reality. ¡°Miaomiao,¡± Xu Jingming said to his wife, ¡°you can register the corporation.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°You¡¯re finally registering? What¡¯s the name?¡± Xu Lixing was very excited. ¡°I¡¯ve discussed it with your mother,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s call it the Pearwood Group.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled as well. Pearwood was Li Miaomiao¡¯s most famous song. The team Xu Jingming and the others formed back then was also named Team Pearwood. ¡°Pearwood Group?¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°I don¡¯t have the time to deal with the management,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Therefore, I¡¯ll leave the first and second-inmand of the corporation to the two of you.¡± Li Miaomiao asked worriedly, ¡°Shouldn¡¯t we attract some top talents?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t feel at ease letting outsiders manage such a huge investment,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°Those with greater ability will pose greater danger once they have other thoughts.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing nodded slightly. ¡°Moreover, I also believe in your capabilities. You relied on yourselves to be cosmic lifeforms, and you¡¯re very smart. If you take time to learn in the future, you will be more and more outstanding.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°You can also establish a powerful think tank and get them toe up with strategies. You guys can make the final decision.¡± ¡°Dad is the biggest shareholder. Mom is the number one in charge, and I¡¯m second.¡± Xu Lixing looked forward to it. ¡°In the past few days, Mom and I have started making preparations. We¡¯ve invited some talents from Earth like Mr. Pang. Many of them are willing to join our corporation.¡± ¡°Yeah, the talents on Earth are very willing to join you, Jingming.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll invest 100 trillion cosmic dors in this corporation for starters.¡± ¡°That much?¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were surprised. Li Miaomiao asked, ¡°Weren¡¯t you giving us five trillion previously?¡± ¡°Times have changed,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. ¡°I only have the most basic requirements for a corporation¡­¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing listened carefully. ¡°At least 90% of the corporation¡¯s core needs to be staffed by Earthlings,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The future of this corporation¡­ is to forge a new path for Earth¡¯s civilization.¡± ¡°Forge a new path?¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were puzzled. ¡°A person has to walk on two legs.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°Earth¡¯s civilization also needs two legs! One leg¡­ is for Earth¡¯s officials to manage the Milky Way and grooming the growth of talents. The other leg is our Pearwood Group¡ªa sufficiently powerful corporation with sufficient talents, technological strength, and military strength. For example, the Redmond Group. To put it simply¡­ a corporation is a civilization.¡± ¡°A corporation is a civilization?¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing fell into thought. ¡°In the future, a wider territory like the Milky Way will be a tangible Earth civilization,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The Pearwood Group shall be the intangible version! It will reach into many Star Alliances or even wider.¡± ¡°Understood,¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. ¡°A corporation is a civilization?¡± Xu Lixing was also very excited. ¡°I¡¯ve long heard that somerge factions in the universe areparable to some civilizations. Some factions are evenparable to a Star Alliance. Our Pearwood Group will grow in strength!¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Walking on two legs makes it more stable. This is also what I expect of the Pearwood Group.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell Mr. Pang and the others your expectations and get everyone to formte a n for development,¡± Li Miaomiao said as ideas ran through her head. Establishing a powerful civilization-like corporation naturally required the wisdom of many people. Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. This 100 trillion was to expand their territory. ¡­ It didn¡¯t take them long to register apany through the virtual world. The Pearwood Group was established the same day! Xu Jingming took up 80% of the major shareholders, his wife, Li Miaomiao, took up 10%, and his daughter, Xu Lixing, took up 10%. It was entirely under their family¡¯s control. ****** In the virtualwork¡¯s Cloud Rain World. Many scions fromrge families sat separately with their partners. ¡°Fangke.¡± A man with a femalepanion smiled and gestured at a singing woman in the distance. ¡°That¡¯s Miss Yunna, the daughter of Cloud Rain World¡¯s owner. I spent a lot of effort to get your review passed, allowing you to be a member of Cloud Rain World.¡± ¡°Thanks, Brother.¡± Qin Fangke also had a femalepanion, but his eyes burned as he looked at the singing woman in the distance. ¡°Miss Yunna.¡± ¡°Miss Yunna is a core member of the Cloud City Association, numbered 12,¡± the man said. ¡°Our Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s Redmond Group and the Cloud City Association are two hegemonic factions that are far ahead.¡± Qin Fangke sighed with emotion. ¡°The Cloud City Association has five Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in this era, and the association president is said to have an extremely high probability of bing a cosmic legend.¡± ¡°Cloud Rain World¡¯s circle is very small. Without sufficient status, it¡¯s impossible to pass the review,¡± the man reminded. ¡°Be careful here. Don¡¯t offend anyone.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m not stupid. I¡¯m here to find an opportunity.¡± Qin Fangke knew very well that any member in this ce was probably much better than him. The femalepanion beside him looked forward to it. ¡°Fangke, shall we go near Miss Yunna? I¡¯m her fan.¡± ¡°We aren¡¯t qualified to approach her,¡± Qin Fangke whispered. ¡°She¡¯s surrounded by influential figures from the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± Chapter 512 - 512 Emergency Transfer Orders (2) 512 Emergency Transfer Orders (2) His femalepanion nodded and didn¡¯t dare say anything. ¡°Look! Lord Wu Ming has registered a corporation!¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming?¡± ¡°The corporation registered by Lord Wu Ming might be the next Redmond Group or Cloud City Association.¡± ¡°What¡¯s its name?¡± ¡°It¡¯s called the Pearwood Group!¡± Suddenly, there was amotion not far away. Many scions fromrge families gathered and discussed the news. Miss Yunna¡ªwho had finished singing in the distance¡ªwalked over and asked curiously, ¡°Lord Wu Ming has registered a corporation?¡± ¡°Sister Yunna, I¡¯ve been paying attention to Lord Wu Ming! It was just detected that Lord Wu Ming registered a corporation,¡± a youth immediately said. ¡°What¡¯s the share allocation?¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming takes 80%, his wife takes 10%, and his daughter takes 10%,¡± the youth introduced. At the same time, he tapped the disy and disyed it publicly. The surrounding group of scions looked over. ¡°Xu Jingming from Earth¡¯s civilization is indeed Lord Wu Ming¡¯s real name. Its registered capital is 100 trillion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing. This is a corporation entirely controlled by Lord Wu Ming¡¯s family.¡± Many scions watched carefully and caught a whiff of a huge opportunity. ¡°His daughter is Xu Lixing?¡± Yunna smiled brightly. ¡°Does anyone have Xu Lixing¡¯s contact information? I want to visit her. I¡¯m a staunch fan of her father, Lord Wu Ming.¡± ¡°I have Miss Xu Lixing¡¯s contact information,¡± someone immediately said. ¡°My father participated in Lord Wu Ming¡¯s Origin lifeform celebration and also received the contact information of important figures on Earth.¡± At this moment, Qin Fangke was watching and listening in a daze. These people were very close to him, but he felt that everything was so far away and blurry. ¡°Brother.¡± Qin Fangke looked at the man beside him. ¡°Lord Wu Ming is called Xu Jingming? He¡¯s from Earth?¡± ¡°Yeah, he just broke through recently.¡± The man nodded. ¡°It doesn¡¯t affect our Nine Feathers Star Alliance much, but the Oohook Star Alliance has gone crazy. In fact, everyone in the Hunter Cosmic Sector knows about it.¡± ¡°Oh,¡± Qin Fangke tersely replied. Yes, everyone knew about it. However, he was a profligate son who only knew how to enjoy himself. He didn¡¯t have much authority in the family, so how could he pay attention to the highly dynamic news from all over the cosmic sector? ¡°So Lord Wu Ming is Xu Jingming, and his daughter is Xu Lixing,¡± Qin Fangke murmured. ¡°Sister Lixing has already epted my request and added me as a friend.¡± Miss Yunna was very happy as she looked around. ¡°I¡¯ll talk to her! If she¡¯s willing, I¡¯ll invite her to the gathering. Everyone, please excuse me!¡± Soon. Yunna disappeared into thin air and headed to Xu Lixing¡¯s personal space to visit. ¡°Miss Xu Lixing might be here in a while,¡± the man beside her said excitedly. ¡°Fangke, this is Lord Wu Ming¡¯s only daughter!¡± ¡°Miss Xu Lixing might appear?¡± Everyone around stirred. As Xu Jingming¡¯s only daughter, Xu Lixing naturally became an influential figure among the scions of the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯srge families. ¡°I still have something on. I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± Qin Fangke got up. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to meet Miss Xu Lixing?¡± the man asked in confusion. ¡°It¡¯s really urgent.¡± Qin Fangke disappeared into thin air with his femalepanion after apologizing. ¡­ In Qin Fangke¡¯s personal space. ¡°Fangke, the Miss Xu Lixing they¡¯re talking about and the Lixing we met at the Nine Feathers Auction¡­¡± The femalepanion finally couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°They aren¡¯t the same person.¡± Qin Fangke frowned and said, ¡°Remember, don¡¯t spout nonsense outside.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The femalepanion was stunned. ¡°I still have something on. y by yourself for now.¡± Qin Fangke quickly got his femalepanion to leave, leaving him alone in his personal space. ¡°Xu Lixing¡­¡± Qin Fangke got up and paced about. Suddenly, he kicked a chair, sending it flying. He then ruthlessly flung the wine and cups on the table to the ground. Qin Fangke walked to the wine cab beside him and threw a bottle of wine at the distant window. One bottle, two bottles, three bottles! Qin Fangke kept smashing the bottles, shattering them and sttering liquid everywhere. Qin Fangke¡¯s eyes were red as he stared at the window crazily. ¡°Why? Why are you ying me like this?¡± ¡°Xu Lixing was supposed to be my woman. Lord Wu Ming was supposed to be my father-inw¡ªmy father-inw! I could have soared easily¡­ To be an influential figure in the Hunter Cosmic Sector and a favored son of heaven.¡± Qin Fangke¡¯s expression was warped. ¡°If I had known Xu Lixing a few yearster¡­ If I had known that her father was Lord Wu Ming, I would¡¯ve given up everything.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be ten or a hundred times better.¡± ¡°I was foolish¡­ to treat her like an ordinary woman. I broke her heart. How could I be so stupid? This might be the only chance for me to reach greater heights in my life! How could I have wasted it like this?¡± Qin Fangke regretted it bitterly. He also wanted to work hard, but he wasn¡¯t capable enough. What could he do? There were too many talents in the family; he couldn¡¯t even be ced on par with them! Knowing how vast the world was, Qin Fangke yearned to achieve instant sess! ¡°No, no¡­¡± Qin Fangke thought to himself, This might be the only chance I have in my life. I can¡¯t give it up easily. Before that, I have to study. Qin Fangke thought to himself. The rtionship between people is also a major branch of humanities. I have to study hard and make sufficient preparations. Only then will it be time toe into contact with Lixing. Chapter 513 - 513 Emergency Transfer Orders (3) 513 Emergency Transfer Orders (3) ¡°I still have a chance. A chance.¡± Qin Fangke immediately opened the virtual world page and began buying sses on humanities and emotions to study. ****** The Pearwood Group naturally attracted the attention of many factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector the moment it was established. Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing immediately became influential figures in the Hunter Cosmic Sector and often became guests of honor. It couldn¡¯t be helped; Xu Jingming didn¡¯t ept these invitations. He was focused on his studies. Therefore, they could only invite Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing for the various events. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m so busy. I get invited to so many events every day,¡± Xu Lixing said as she sat beside her father in the courtyard. ¡°You have to know how to reject them. You don¡¯t have to participate in every event,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Of course! If I didn¡¯t refuse, I would be working 24 hours a day,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°However, I¡¯ve met many powerful figures and learned a lot from talking to them.¡± ¡°Those who can control manyrge factions have extraordinary intelligence.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Learn from them.¡± ¡°I went with the intention to learn.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve gained a lot of knowledge! I also know a lot about the trade in the other 33 cosmic sectors. I even know about businesses with aliens.¡± ¡°Humans do trade with aliens.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Although war allowed one to obtain what they wanted, the price of war was too high. Trade was the norm. Xu Lixing chatted for a while before leaving. Xu Jingming continued studying. Suddenly¡ª Xu Jingming suddenly received a message. A transfer order from the Primordial Research Institute? Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡­ In his personal space. Xu Jingming looked at the transfer order in front of him. I have to arrive at the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s Ansu Star Alliance in a month and be in charge of guarding it? Then, he received a visit request. He immediately epted it. Whoosh! Secretary General cksky walked out from the void and smiled at him. ¡°Xu Jingming, did you receive the transfer orders?¡± ¡°I did.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯m naturally duty-bound to follow the research institute¡¯s transfer orders, but I¡¯m a little puzzled¡­ Typically, Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms and elderly Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms are usually in charge of dealing with alien race missions. I¡¯ve only broken through less than a month ago. Why would I be arranged to guard an area?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± cksky said, ¡°That is the norm. Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms are of limited use in conflicts with alien races, so we are inclined toward choosing older Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms. The younger ones¡­ are better off learning and growing. However, you are different!¡± ¡°You have Primordial Battle Armor #9!¡± Secretary General cksky looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Numbered Primordial Battle Armor can be considered the cornerstone treasure of the Primordial Research Institute.¡± ¡°Primordial Battle Armor #9 is also the strongest piece of life-preservation armor,¡± cksky said. ¡°And ording to the dean, you¡¯re talented inbat! You might improve more efficiently inbat.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Moreover, you are indeed needed on the battlefield.¡± Secretary General cksky gently tapped open the cosmic dominion map. ¡°Actually, the conflict with the aliens has never stopped. It¡¯s just that it mainly happens at the border.¡± Xu Jingming also looked up at the cosmic dominion map. ¡°Look.¡± cksky pointed at the cosmic dominion map. ¡°Of the rtivelyrger alien races around the human race¡¯s territory, there are three! Let¡¯s not talk about the smaller ones. After all, they pose no threat.¡± Chapter 514 - 514 Alien Races (1) 514 Alien Races (1) ¡°The three alien races are the Void Celestials, the Hellions, and the Shadows.¡± Secretary General cksky pointed at the other alien races on the cosmic dominion map. ¡°The Shadows are rtively weak among the three; they only have five cosmic sectors! Their overall strength is inferior to ours.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The size of one¡¯s territory reflected strength to a certain extent. Humans upied 34 cosmic sectors, while the Shadows only had five. ¡°The Shadows pose a very low threat; they only have some border conflicts with us.¡± cksky pointed at the most eye-catching territory. ¡°The Void Celestials are one of thergest races in the universe; they upy a total of 92 cosmic sectors!¡± ¡°92 cosmic sectors?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the huge map¡ªit was muchrger than the human race¡¯s territory. ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s more than twice ours.¡± cksky looked up. ¡°It¡¯s also the greatest enemy of the human race in history. Human territory has been wiped out on arge scale several times, and even the break in history¡­ was because of the Void Celestials.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression turned solemn. The Void Celestials had disrupted the history of the human race several times! Those were also the darkest periods! ¡°How are the Void Celestials so strong?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°How were they able to suppress our human race to this extent?¡± ¡°This is because they have a Paramount realm existence, Gumo.¡± cksky¡¯s eyes were filled with fear. ¡°There are many alien races in this vast universe. The Void Celestials, Hellions, and Shadows just happen to be close to the human race. There are also many that are far from the human dominion. In short, there are over ten major alien races. But in this vast universe, the strongest Paramount should be Gumo.¡± ¡°Strongest Paramount?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Much stronger than the dean and the others?¡± ¡°The three Paramounts of our human race can only match Gumo by teaming up while using forbidden weapons,¡± cksky said. ¡°If not for the forbidden weapons, the three Paramounts of our human race wouldn¡¯t be a match for him.¡± ¡°In short, he has never met a match in this universe and is recognized as the strongest by all races!¡± cksky continued. ¡°Thankfully, human technology has been improving. With the advent of forbidden weapons, the human race haspletely gained a foothold. It won¡¯t be easy for the Void Celestials to carry out an incursion of human territory.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The human race takes the evolutionary path and the scientific path in parallel. As for the Void Celestials, they take a purely evolutionary path,¡± cksky said. ¡°Gumo even gave every Origin lifeform of the Void Celestials an Indestructible Divine Crystal.¡± ¡°For example, the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Origin lifeforms all have Primordial Battle Armor,¡± Secretary General cksky said. ¡°Likewise, the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s level is also different depending on their strength. As for the Void Celestial Origin lifeforms, they all have identical Indestructible Divine Crystals.¡± ¡°The Indestructible Divine Crystals allow the average strength of Void Celestial Origin lifeforms to be several times stronger than their human counterpart,¡± cksky exined. ¡°For someone like you who has a numbered Primordial Battle Armor, it¡¯s an exception. I¡¯m judging it ording to normal standards! Void Celestials are several times stronger than human Origin lifeforms.¡± ¡°Moreover¡­¡± cksky said seriously, ¡°Once the Origin lifeforms of the Void Celestials gather for an operation, the Indestructible Divine Crystals¡¯ strength can also bebined, amplifying their overall strength. 100 Void Celestial Origin lifeforms can match more than a thousand human Origin lifeforms at the same level.¡± ¡°They are several times stronger individually and even more so when in groups.¡± cksky shook his head. ¡°The Indestructible Divine Crystal is indeed much stronger than our battle armor. This is also something Gumo obtained from high-dimensional space and gave to every Origin lifeform in the race, passing it down from generation to generation.¡± Xu Jingming felt stifled. This information wasn¡¯t recorded in the virtual world, and Origin lifeforms could only understand a portion of it when they epted missions. ¡°The Void Celestials are too strong,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°That¡¯s right. Such a mighty adversary has defeated us several times in history, so the three Paramount realm humans are naturally under a lot of pressure,¡± cksky said. ¡°Their true bodies have been adventuring in high-dimensional space all this while.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. It was no wonder the three advanced civilizations under the three Paramount realms had their sphere of influence restricted to those three cosmic sectors. The other 31 cosmic sectors remained verypetitive. ¡°The border between the five cosmic sectors adjacent to the human race and the Void Celestials is also the ce where the war between the races is the most intense.¡± cksky drew a line that extended the five cosmic sectors. ¡°Cosmic legends, Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, many Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms¡­ Many of them are stationed here!¡± ¡°We¡¯re on an all-out defensive,¡± cksky remarked. ¡°With the help of technological weapons and enough Origin lifeforms, we can put up a rtively stable defense.¡± ¡°The Paramounts of both races aren¡¯t involved?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°They won¡¯t.¡± cksky shook his head. ¡°Paramounts are usually active in high-dimensional space! From the vantage of having eternal lives, the battlefield between races¡­ is only a battlefield to hone generations of Origin lifeforms. They won¡¯t care.¡± ¡°If Paramounts were to one day involve themselves in the battlefield, it means the beginning of a genocidal war.¡± cksky shook his head and pointed to a corner. ¡°You¡¯re still too young, so you don¡¯t have to go to the most intense battlefield for the time being. You will be going here¡­¡± Xu Jingming looked at the area. ¡°This is the border between humans and the Hellions,¡± cksky said. ¡°The Hellions only have 11 cosmic sectors! In terms of overall strength, they are much inferior to us, but they are a very crazy race.¡± Chapter 515 - 515 Alien Races (2) 515 Alien Races (2) ¡°The Hellions are hatched from eggs. In the ce where the Hellions hatch, countless Hellion spawn will emerge from dense clusters of eggs. They kill each other, and only one Hellion spawn will survive by devouring all the other Hellions in the area,¡± cksky said. ¡°Every Hellion is born to kill. They pursue greater glory in killing.¡± ¡°They don¡¯t fear death and advance on the path to greater glory until they face death.¡± cksky looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°It¡¯s the same for the entire race. When they are weak, they fight among themselves. After they became Origin lifeforms, they would attack the surrounding races.¡± Xu Jingming was secretly rmed. What a terrifying race! They were vile, crazy, and they pursued glory via ughtering! ¡°The overall strength of the Hellions is weaker than ours, but it¡¯s a headache for us,¡± cksky said. ¡°Kill them? They don¡¯t care and even think that it¡¯s an honor. Likewise, we have Origin lifeforms dying inbat.¡± ¡°Although the human race possesses means for revival, the price of resurrection is very high. The human race can¡¯t afford the expenditure, so we are very cautious on our choices. Even for you, escape with Primordial Battle Armor #9 if you encounter danger you can¡¯t withstand!¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Hellion Origin lifeforms have long carved up a path into the three cosmic sectors at the border. They have raided and killed, plundering the resources of our human race,¡± cksky said. ¡°What you need to guard is the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s Ansu Star Alliance. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Hellion Origin lifeforms are born to kill; they are most adept at killing. They don¡¯t rely on battle armor or the strength brought about by Indestructible Divine Crystals; their bodies are killing machines,¡± cksky said. ¡°It can be said that they aren¡¯t inferior to the Void Celestials individually, but they are far inferior overall.¡± Xu Jingming also knew that the other party wasn¡¯t to be trifled with. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have been at odds with the human race for so long. ¡°The cosmic dominion is toorge, so it¡¯s not easy to travel long distances,¡± cksky said. ¡°A spaceship is good at traveling long distances via wormholes, but it needs to cool down after every warp.¡± ¡°As for the battle armor, it¡¯s mainly forbat! It¡¯s usually used for short-distance travel, so it¡¯s impossible for long distances,¡± cksky said. ¡°Only numbered Primordial Battle Armor in the Primordial Research Institute¡­ can be used for long-distance travel.¡± ¡°As for Primordial Battle Armor #9, it¡¯s the best at escaping.¡±cksky said, ¡°I transferred you over so that you can use the battle armor to intercept and even kill Hellion Origin lifeforms.¡± ¡°Kill?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Is there no need to capture them alive?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± cksky shook his head. ¡°Kill the Hellions if you can. In fact, you won¡¯t be soft-hearted after watching the destruction they cause.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. How tragic was the battlefield¡­? ¡°The Primordial Research Institute will send you the details of the Hellion Origin lifeform soon. Be prepared to take office in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s Ansu Star Alliance before the deadline,¡± cksky urged. ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had never seen aliens before. ******* Earth began a cosmic migration boom. ¡°Beamstar has a maximum diameter of 18,255 kilometers. It¡¯s a beautiful. As long as you migrate there, you can immediately have farnd covering one square kilometer? Choosing the city will give a building no less than 10,000 square meters?¡± The young man looked at the various introductions on the projection excitedly and immediately shouted, ¡°Dad, Dad, this Beamstar is not bad. The scenery is good too! Our family of five can have a five-square-kilometer farm if we go over.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be fooled by the advertising. Once you¡¯re there, the so-called farms might be nothing but barrennd.¡± The old father smoking beside him curled his lips. ¡°There¡¯s a 30-million people limit for the migration to Beamstar. More than 18 million people have registered. Hurry up; it¡¯ll be gone if we dy this,¡± the young man urged. ¡°There are 194 habitables, and each has a limit of 30 million people. What¡¯s the rush?¡± His father smoked and looked at the projection. ¡°Let me teach you a lesson¡ªmore haste, less speed. Choose slowly; this is a chance for our family to make aeback. We have to choose well.¡± ¡°It¡¯s time for dinner. Come over quickly,¡± a woman shouted. At the same time, she looked up and said, ¡°Dad, Mom,e downstairs quickly. Don¡¯t stay in the virtual world all the time.¡± The family of five quickly sat down to eat. ¡°Many of our ssmates are going to Beamstar. Let¡¯s go together,¡± the young man said. ¡°I¡¯ve been reading up the past couple days. I love Beamstar.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good to migrate to another; the subsidies are very high. When the timees, the five of us can choose some of the farms and forests, as well as some of the city¡¯s property,¡± the elder said. ¡°Our Lin family is very ordinary on Earth, but as first-generation immigrants to the, we can still make aeback.¡± ¡°Many of my old friends in-game want to go to Changqi.¡± The middle-aged woman couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Changqi is more developed than Beamstar.¡± ¡°Beamstar attracts many young people. Young people are the future.¡± The family started arguing. This was only an abstract. Countless families on Earth were discussing migration in such a manner. The conditions for migration to others were too good! They could also log into the virtual world there! Chapter 516 - 516 Alien Races (3) 516 Alien Races (3) Over there, they would enjoy a tenfold increase in their assets! Thepetition wasn¡¯t that intense. After all, each habitable could only ept a maximum of 30 million migrants. ¡°Earth is the civilization¡¯s home after all.¡± Li Miaomiao sat in the courtyard and said to her husband, ¡°Everyone knows that Earth¡¯s civilization will be stronger in the future. Many people are willing to build their lives on Earth. The migrants¡­ probably won¡¯t hit the 30 million number each.¡± ¡°30 million people is the highest limit. In fact, having a few million people in the first batch is enough for development.¡± Xu Jingming tapped the projection and watched spaceships hover above Earth. Many humans were carrying their luggage as they were sent into the spaceships. ¡°The conditions for migration are very good, and it¡¯s all voluntary,¡± Li Miaomiaomented. ¡°Everyone is allowed to register voluntarily in the virtual world, so it¡¯s quite stable.¡± !! ¡­ ¡°Goodbye, Earth!¡± ¡°Goodbye, my hometown, my first love, my old house¡­¡± In the spaceship, countless people looked down at the shrinking Earth through the windows. They stepped onto this relocation spaceship with hopes for the future, but they were also reluctant to part with Earth. This blue nurtured the entire civilization and had all their past memories. My future is in Beamstar. The young man held his drink and looked at the infinite cosmos outside the window with longing in his eyes. ¡°All personnel, please return to your cabins. We willmence warp travel in five minutes. A kind reminder for all personnel to return to their cabins¡­¡± A voice sounded in the spaceship. Many people chilling in the hall immediately got up in twos and threes and returned to their cabins. ****** Huanliang Civilization, Beamstar. ¡°Please take your personal belongings with you and board the ship as soon as possible! Everyone on the has to board before 10 today. Vitors will be taken into the spaceship by force.¡± A huge spaceship¡ªwhich was more than 100 kilometers long¡ªhovered in the air as a mighty voice boomed across the. Carrying their luggage, countless people walked to flying cars that sent them to the huge spaceship. ¡°We¡¯re leaving our home.¡± ¡°I really can¡¯t bear to.¡± Most of the people who had to leave were very reluctant. ¡°This major migration was arranged by the Oohook Star Alliance. The settling fee was paid in cosmic dors, and it was all credited to our ounts. Everyone received quite a windfall! This migration is quite good,¡± someone said. ¡°If the nobles were the ones to distribute the resettlement fees, probably more than half of them would be in their pockets.¡± ¡°Those nobles usually unt their might but fail to be of any use at critical moments. With a single order from the Oohook Star Alliance, the entire civilization has to migrate.¡± ¡°Goodbye, homeworld.¡± Many people entered the spaceship, and the entire habitable had a total of two superrge spaceships deployed. They transported more than three billion people from the to another habitable in a distant gxy. ¡­ Earthlings were all smiles and filled with hope, while the other civilizations in the Milky Way were reluctant to leave their homeworld and were filled with anxiety about the future. This was an invisible transition for civilizations. Some became stronger, while others were suppressed. Compared to the other alien races, the human race is indeed the race with the mildestpetition. Xu Jingming read therge amount of migration information on the projection and sighed inwardly. Of course, the Hellions had the cruelest living environment in the universe. They fought in the area where they were born until only one Hellion spawn survived. ¡°Dad.¡± Xu Lixing came out of the virtual chamber and smiled. ¡°Why did you suddenly ask us to log off?¡± Xu Lixing¡¯s brows were filled with vigor. ¡°Jingming?¡± Li Miaomiao noticed that her husband¡¯s expression was different from before. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°I have matters to tend to. I¡¯m leaving Earth tomorrow, as well as the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± ¡°Leaving the Hunter Cosmic Sector?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Thest time you left the Hunter Cosmic Sector, you went to the Primordial Research Institute. You returned in three days. How long will it take you to return this time?¡± ¡°It¡¯s indefinite,¡± he replied. ¡°Indefinite?¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were stunned. ¡°ording to the normal rules of the garrison mission, it can be as short as hundreds of years or as long as thousands of years,¡± Xu Jingming said. The mother and daughter were stunned. What? Leaving Hunter Cosmic Sector for a few centuries or millennia? ¡°It¡¯s very normal for an Origin lifeform to have a garrison mission and fight aliens,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°There¡¯s nothing to be surprised about. Origin lifeforms enjoy a very high status and authority, so they naturally have responsibilities.¡± ¡°Fighting aliens?¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing had experienced all kinds of things in the past few days and had seen plenty. They felt that the future was filled with endless excitement, but at this moment, the two of them panicked. ¡°Dad.¡± Xu Lixing hugged Xu Jingming¡¯s arm. ¡°Our family doesn¡¯t need the Pearwood Group or those benefits. I just want my father to apany me at home.¡± ¡°Nobody is to disobey the orders of the race.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at his daughter. ¡°If nobody steps into the battlefield, who will stop the aliens?¡± Xu Lixing¡¯s eyes turned red. ¡°I¡¯m the fastest to be an Origin lifeform, so I have to bear the responsibility,¡± Xu Jingming said. Chapter 517 - 517 Staying on Jishui 517 Staying on Jishui Although Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were very worried, they knew that they could only abide by the orders of the human race. They didn¡¯t log into the virtual world again and spent time with Xu Jingming. ¡°The Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector is close to the Hellions, so we are often attacked.¡± Xu Jingming sat in the courtyard and chatted with his daughter. ¡°Almost every habitable in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector might be attacked. Once Hellion Origin lifeforms appear, it will be a cmity for those habitables.¡± ¡°Almost every habitable?¡± Xu Lixing¡¯s expression changed slightly. ¡°Is it that serious?¡± ¡°A cosmic sector is very vast and has countlesss, so the lucky ones might only encounter an attack once every 100,000 years! As for the habitables near the front lines, they encounter an attack every few centuries on average,¡± Xu Jingming said. Xu Lixing was still worried. ¡°There¡¯s almost no hope of escaping a Hellion Origin lifeform¡¯s attack, right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Even if there were human-like Origin lifeforms, it was usually very difficult to protect everyone on the habitable. The arrival of an enemy attack¡­ was an apocalyptic cmity for the inhabitants! ¡°How terrifying,¡± Xu Lixing muttered. ¡°Hunter Cosmic Sector is deep within the human dominion, and it rarely experiences war. However, some cosmic sectors at the borders have always been in conflict with the aliens,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°My deployment there is to kill Hellion Origin lifeforms. The number of Hellion powerhouses is limited, so it¡¯s understandable they will be afraid when they suffer heavy losses of their powerhouses. That will result in fewer attacks.¡± Xu Lixing looked at her father and asked softly, ¡°Dad, are you sure you can be safe?¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Xu Jingmingughed. ¡°Look at who your father is. Your father is at present the fastest genius in the cosmic human race to be an Origin lifeform! Of course, the Primordial Research Institute will give me powerful technological weapons.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°Dad, no matter how powerful the weapon is, you have to be careful.¡± Xu Jingming could sense his daughter¡¯s concern. ¡°Food¡¯s ready,¡± Li Miaomiao shouted from the dining room. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The father-daughter duo got up. Li Miaomiao had personally cooked dinner. ¡­ Night. Li Miaomiaoy in Xu Jingming¡¯s arms and was silent for a long time. ¡°Jingming, I¡¯m a little uneasy.¡± ¡°There are always different stages in life. As an Origin lifeform, I have to step into a new stage,¡± Xu Jingmingforted. ¡°Miaomiao, you have to learn to grow too; you also have to manage the Pearwood Group. This is also a new stage for you.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Miaomiao replied softly, ¡°I¡¯ll definitely manage the Pearwood Group well.¡± The couple enjoyed the rare time they had together. In the future, they would be spending time together in the virtual world. As for the next time they met in reality? It would be countless yearster. ¡­ At noon the next day. Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, Xu Hong and his wife, Li Chen¡¯an and his wife, Grandpa Xu, and the others gathered to send Xu Jingming off. ¡°Contact me anytime in the virtual world if you need anything,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m always online.¡± ¡°We won¡¯t be by your side when you are out there.¡± Mrs. Xu instructed, ¡°You have to take care of yourself.¡± ¡°Alright, Mom.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at his mother. Grandpa Xu walked over and patted his grandson on the shoulder, saying, ¡°Grandson, be more wretched on the battlefield. Don¡¯t be rash! Only by surviving can you be of use. Won¡¯t your value be ten or a hundred times greater than now if you live to be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform or a cosmic legend?¡± ¡°Got it, Grandpa.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I definitely won¡¯t be rash.¡± Xu Lixing rushed over and hugged him tightly without saying a word. ¡°It¡¯s time to go.¡± Xu Jingming let go of his daughter. He looked at his family and smiled. ¡°The next time we meet, I might be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. I¡¯ll be going!¡± With that said, he disappeared. The family watched in a daze. He disappeared just like that? ¡°The battlefield,¡± Xu Hong murmured to himself. He had lived in a peaceful era since he was a child and had never experienced war. He never expected his son to step into a battlefield after they ushered in the cosmic era. ¡°Our son is the best,¡± Mrs. Xu said beside him. Her eyes were filled with anticipation, hoping that her son could survive the alien battlefield safely. ****** Xu Jingming stood in space and looked at the beautiful blue in front of him. I¡¯m leaving. Xu Jingming then began long-distance teleportation. Although the Primordial Research Institute had equipped him with an ordinary standard spaceship, Xu Jingming was one of the few people in the Primordial Research Institute who had Primordial Battle Armor #9¡­ The distance the battle armor was capable of traversing was above that of the spaceship. My understanding of the spacetime wormhole model has deepened over the past few days, allowing me to better utilize the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s spatial teleportation function. The maximum distance I can travel is 290 million light-years. Xu Jingming felt space distort around him as he carried out a warp. When the surrounding spacetime stabilized, he had already left the Oohook Star Alliance and arrived in a dark area. The Primordial Battle Armor lives up to its reputation of being best at escaping. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ording to Secretary General cksky, Deputy Dean Redmond¡¯s Primordial Battle Armor #1 was inferior to #9 in terms of escaping and survival. What I need to do is try my best to unleash its might. Hu! Hu! Hu! Xu Jingming teleported repeatedly. He just needed to pause to confirm that the general area hended in wasn¡¯t fatal. He wore Primordial Battle Armor #9 and could even act like he was walking on t ground if hended in a ck hole. There were very few ces that could pose any danger to him, and it was very easy to avoid them. Starting up andunching a spaceship to carry out warp travel takes time! It needs a significant period of time to cool down after each warp. The Primordial Battle Armor can do instant teleportation. It just needs a few seconds for the surrounding spacetime to be stabilized before teleporting again. The efficiency is much higher. Xu Jingming traversed countless gxies, endless dark regions, and cosmic sectors as an individual. I¡¯ve arrived. ... Xu Jingming¡¯s cosmic teleportation speed was superior to 99% of Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. In just ten minutes or so, he arrived at his destination¡ªHeavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s Ansu Star Alliance. The Ansu Star Alliance has a maximum diameter of 830 million light-years. I¡¯ll choose an habitable in the central region. Xu Jingming traversed space twice and saw an aqua-blue habitable. This is it. Jishui. With a thought, Xu Jingming rented a residence on Jishui through the virtual world for ten years. ¡­ Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, Ansu Star Alliance, Jishui. This was an ordinary habitable with a poption of more than three billion. The noble district was located in the most prosperous area of the, and it had a poption of more than a hundred million. Almost all the nobles were gathered here. In the evening, the sky turned red from the sunset. This is it. Xu Jingming wore a light-gray, tight-fitting robe¡ªthis was also traditional Jishui attire. When Xu Jingmingnded on the, he swept his gaze across the clothes of countless people on the and made himself change slightly. At the edge of the noble district, he arrived in front of a vi. The vi door automatically opened, and a smart bot weed him. ¡°Lord Ming, wee to Block 1033 of the North Wing Group. I¡¯ll be at your service for the next ten years.¡± The smart bot was humble and polite. ... Xu Jingming nodded and walked in. After touring the residence, he leisurely walked out and strolled around. After all, he would be settling down here on his deployment to the Ansu Star Alliance to familiarize; he needed to familiarize himself with his residence. He immediately saw a sword gallery facing the street in the distance. The main entrance of the sword gallery had a name. Four Seasons Sword Gallery. Xu Jingming nodded gently. The Hellion Origin lifeforms attack and plunder all kinds of resources. They also focus on plundering virtual mainframes. Xu Jingming knew this. Hellion technology is far inferior to us humans. Although they can construct virtual mainframes, the cost is dozens of times higher. As for buying it? The price of a virtual mainframe when sold to aliens¡­ is at least ten times higher. Therefore, 99% of the habitables in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector don¡¯t have virtual mainframes. Ordinaryary lifeforms don¡¯t dare to learn gic evolutionary methods directly, afraid that they might suffer a gic copse. Therefore, they have to learn some simplified training methods. Xu Jingming was aware of these. With the virtual mainframe, one could directly attempt the evolutionary method in the virtual world and attempt it repeatedly until they seeded. Without virtual mainframes? They had to learn simplified methods and take it step by step from the easy to the difficult until they finally grasped the evolutionary method. Even if it¡¯s simplified, and even if it¡¯s divided into several steps for gradual improvement, there are still many failures. Those who fail will be injured at best, with the worst being death. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. Therefore, mostary lifeforms in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector have to risk their lives to evolve early on. As for the schools that teach simplified training methods, they are everywhere. They even form many different schools of thought. After all, many people researched the simplified evolutionary methods, including Origin lifeforms. Over time, many schools naturally formed. Four Seasons Sword Sect¡­ It was a rather famous school. Many habitables in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector had a Four Seasons Sword Gallery. ¡°I¡¯ll get some of your restaurant¡¯s signature dishes.¡± Xu Jingming arrived at a nearby restaurant and got the waiter to prepare food for him before sitting in a corner and waiting. Soon, food and alcohol were served. Xu Jingming ate and drank the food. Not bad. Xu Jingming was rather surprised. At this moment, he saw a youth carrying a sword bag walk out of the Four Seasons Sword Gallery in the distance. Huh? Xu Jingming took a look. This youth is probably 15 or 16 years old, but he has already grasped aplete evolutionary method? Qiu Qingke carried his sword bag and was still in thought. I¡¯m still in debt of 900,000, but it¡¯s worth it to use the virtual chamber for my final step in grasping theplete evolutionary method. It costs one million to use the virtual chamber for an hour. How expensive, the youth thought to himself. Fatty failed to grasp the evolutionary method despite using the virtual chamber for more than 100 hours. I only rented it twice before seeding. Unfortunately, I¡¯m poor. Dad, Mom, the two of you sure are carefree. You sold your house, bought two cosmic travel tickets, and left without a care for your son. The youth carried his sword bag and headed for Fatty¡¯s house. I have to be Fatty¡¯s sparring partner! Fatty¡¯s father is really generous with the money. The youth suddenly nced at a customer in a restaurant by the street. It was a man in a light-gray robe; he was looking at him. Their gazes collided. The light-gray-robed man nodded slightly. Who¡¯s this man? I don¡¯t see him despite passing by every day. Could he be from the Sin Group? I heard from Master that the Sin Group will capture people to participate in dark life-and-deathpetitions, Qiu Qingke thought to himself before hastily walking away. This kid is afraid of me? Xu Jingming was slightly puzzled. I restrained my aura very well; I¡¯m just an ordinary person. He lowered his head and finished his food and wine in two or three mouthfuls before paying and leaving. It¡¯s time to practice using the Primordial Battle Armor. Whoosh. Walking on the street, Xu Jingming silently disappeared. Jishui¡¯s surveince system didn¡¯t detect anything amiss. ¡­ Dozens of light-years away from Jishui. I have to study the many functions of Primordial Battle Armor #9 so that I can unleash greaterbat strength when fighting Hellion Origin lifeforms. Xu Jingming had previously patiently studied the spacetime wormhole model, but after receiving the transfer orders, his goal was to ¡®increase hisbat strength.¡¯ I¡¯m sufficiently good at escaping¡ªthis is the greatest advantage of Primordial Battle Armor #9. Its effects show from just spending some effort. Killing the enemy requires more effort. Xu Jingming stood in space and began experimenting. Chapter 518 - 518 Hellion Origin Lifeforms (1) 518 Hellion Origin Lifeforms (1) Xu Jingming used the Primordial Battle Armor to draw upon the Cosmic Force and found it infinite. He extended a finger from his right hand, and an iparably hot and dazzling ball of light condensed at the tip of his finger. The Cosmic Force contained in it was already the limit of Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength. Go. With a thought, the ball of light turned into a dazzling beam of light. The beam prated the cosmos and flew for more than seven million kilometers before dimming and dissipating. ¡°Nine,ments on this move?¡± Xu Jingming asked. !! ¡°Master,¡± Primordial Battle Armor #9¡¯s AI replied, ¡°although you can mobilize arge amount of Cosmic Force with the battle armor, your control is too crude and inefficient. The pure might of this move can only be considered as reaching the threshold of Lv. 10! In actualbat, a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform with some actualbat experience can easily dodge it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. With a step, he arrived before an asteroid that was more than a thousand kilometers in diameter half a light-year away. He extended his hand, and dozens of colorful threads suddenly extended from it. They extended thousands of kilometers andpletely enveloped the asteroid. It was like a wrapping an apple. Pfft! The threads instantly sliced through the asteroid. Under therge number of spatial shes, blocks of space copsed, reducing the asteroid to the purest Cosmic Force. The asteroid disappeared just like that, leaving not a speck of dust behind. Xu Jingming retracted the threads with his left hand and said, ¡°This move should have operational value.¡± ¡°A weapon condensed from Primordial Battle Armor #9es with the ability to slice through space. Master, you can modify it to have more stealthy properties,¡± Nine suggested. This Primordial Battle Armor was very useful to cosmic legends after all, and it had many features. Xu Jingming could only seek out thebat strategy among the plethora of features that suited him best at the moment. ¡­ Days passed. Xu Jingming spent most of his day immersed in learning. The more knowledge he acquired, the more efficiently he could control the Primordial Battle Armor. He would also spend one or two hours a day experimenting in uninhabited space. asionally, he would find some delicacies and wine on Jishui. This was a rare enjoyment for him. In the blink of an eye, it had been more than half a year since Xu Jingming resided in Jishui. He hadn¡¯t received any news of any Hellion attack, so he could only wait patiently. ****** A t dark-red spaceship flew out of a rippling space. ¡°Warppleted. You have arrived at your spacetime destination.¡± A gentle voice sounded. In the spaceship deck. A total of 19 figures stood there. They were tall and stocky with curved horns on their heads, and their bodies seemed to be made of metal. Their eyes were cold as they looked at the distant cosmos outside the spaceship. In the distance was an extremely dazzling gxy. ¡°The Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s Ansu Star Alliance is up ahead.¡± Of the 19 figures, the leader of the Hellions¡ªwho was wearing dark-red armor¡ªsaid, ¡°Our mission is to plunder the Ansu Star Alliance.¡± The leader of the Hellions turned his head and looked at his 18panions. ¡°Same old rules¡ªall members have freedom of movement! However, the attack has to be coordinated.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°We¡¯re already familiar with it.¡± ¡°There are no newbies here; we know the rules very well.¡± All the Hellion Origin lifeforms were very confident. The Hellion leader nodded slightly. ¡°Move out!¡± Immediately, many members began to move out with great familiarity. Some acted alone, while others acted in teams of three to five. Everything was voluntary. The Hellions didn¡¯t care how these Origin lifeforms formed teams; they only cared about the final oue! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! 19 figures flew out of the ship¡¯s wall like illusions and hovered in the dark void. The Hellion leader waved his hand and put away the dark-red ship. Immediately after, they released a total of nine miniature spaceships. ¡°I¡¯ll get going.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see who will have more in the bag when this ends!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t die at the hands of weak human Origin lifeforms!¡± ¡°Haha, kill, kill, kill!¡± The nine Hellion spaceships did a warp almost simultaneously. Buzz! All of them had entered the Ansu Star Alliance territory. ¡­ Dinichthyidae, Ansu Star Alliance. Dinichthyidae was a very ordinary habitable with a poption of more than two billion. Interster trade was quite advanced, and old spaceships were docked at the starport. People were going about their day as usual. Unbeknownst to them, a small ck spaceship had appeared in their ster system. It was a small spaceship that was only about 30 meters long, and it couldn¡¯t be detected by the¡¯s security system. There was no countermeasure; this was an assault spaceship used by Hellion Origin lifeforms. It was best at concealment. To these Hellion Origin lifeforms who infiltrated human territory, a top miniature spaceship was of paramount importance. ¡°The spaceship is already capable of another warp, but it¡¯s still not time for the assault. Why schedule it sote!?¡± ¡°Calm down!¡± ¡°Varuna, you¡¯re always so impatient.¡± There were three Hellion Origin lifeforms in this ck spaceship. They hadunched assaults on human territory several times together, and their teamwork was excellent. ... They chatted casually and looked coldly at the distant Dinichthyidae as if it were prey waiting to be ughtered. ¡°Varuna is only griping. Do you think he dares to disobey the race¡¯s orders?¡± A short and fat Hellion Origin lifeform smiled and looked at the time. ¡°It¡¯s almost time. 30, 29, 28, 27¡­¡± He counted down. Chapter 519 - 519 Hellion Origin Lifeforms (2) 519 Hellion Origin Lifeforms (2) ¡°Let¡¯s disembark.¡± Three Hellion Origin lifeforms came outside, and one of them put away the spaceship. ¡°10, 9, 8, 7¡­¡± As the time for themencement of the operation approached, the eyes of the three Hellion Origin lifeforms became filled with excitement and anticipation. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The shorter and fatter Hellion Origin lifeform grabbed his twopanions. Buzz! The three of them disappeared, and almost instantly, they arrived near Dinichthyidae. ¡°Weak humans.¡± The tallest Hellion Origin lifeform grinned happily and reached out before wriggling his finger! The most basic life structure of the two billion-plus humans on the¡ªbe itary lifeforms or cosmic lifeforms¡ªwas at his mercy. Constructing life structures was veryplicated, but destruction was very simple. With this flick¡ª Of the more than two billion humans, be it those who were working hard, ying games, or sleeping, all of their bodies silently disintegrated and turned ethereal. Countless clothes, ornaments,munication devices, and other items fell. All human life disappeared, wiped out with a flick! Everything else on the was normal except for the disappearance of humans. The three Hellion Origin lifeforms overlooked everything. They were already used to all of this; all they needed was a flick of their fingers. ¡°The plunder has to bepleted in 30 seconds!¡± the short and fat Hellion Origin lifeform said. ¡°Attack.¡± ¡°Make the best use of our time.¡± The three Hellion Origin lifeforms took action at the same time. They had to gather the spoils of war as quickly as possible. It¡¯s been more than 13,000 years since thest attack on Dinichthyidae. The wealth on this has been built up again. With a thought, the Hellion Origin lifeforms enveloped the habitable. Nothing of value on the could escape their detection. ¡­ At the moment Dinichthyidae came under attack, eight other habitables in the Ansu Star Alliance were also attacked. These nine areas instantly updated the virtual worldwork with information about the attack. ¡°Nine habitables in the Ansu Star Alliance have been simultaneously attacked by Hellion Origin lifeforms.¡± After the Cosmic Human Alliance received the message, the virtual world immediately issued a mission following procedure. It didn¡¯t take more than a second from the attack to the issuance of the mission. This was the reaction speed of the virtual world. ¡­ Xu Jingming sat in a restaurant eating noodles and drinking his beverage as his gaze prated the walls. He was watching a group of young men and women practicing their swordsmanship seriously in the Four Seasons Sword Gallery in the distance. Young people are really full of vigor, he thought. One could see a longing and anticipation for the future from the youths. Xu Jingming ate his noodles with relish. Sigh, with my ability to travel long distances, I can return to the Milky Way in ten minutes, but I can¡¯t. Nothing happened in the past half-year, but I can¡¯t leave for even a moment. Xu Jingming knew this very well. Why was he sent here as a defender? Wasn¡¯t it because Primordial Battle Armor #9 had the speed advantage when intercepting Hellion Origin lifeforms? Every second counted! ¡°Xu Jingming, please head to Dinichthyidae immediately and kill the plundering Hellion Origin lifeforms!¡± An order was instantly sent to Xu Jingming through the virtual worldwork. He still had noodles in his bowl and a beverage in his hand, but the look in his eyes instantly changed. He had waited more than half a year for the order to arrive! Whoosh. Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body disappeared into thin air. ¡°Where is he? Where is he? He hasn¡¯t paid!¡± A service staff member ran over and was surprised to see that Xu Jingming¡ªwho was sitting in the corner¡ªhad disappeared, but the cutlery was still there. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Mr. Ming lives in the mansion next door.¡± The other waiter didn¡¯t mind. Life on Jishui remained as calm as ever. ¡­ Xu Jingming instantly traversed 300 million light-years with Primordial Battle Armor #9. In the past half a year, he had be more familiar with the Primordial Battle Armor and had slightly increased the limit of his long-distance travel. Quick, quick. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t care about the huge star in front of him. He tried his best to stabilize the spacetime ripples caused by his warping. Three secondster, he teleported again. Whoosh! When he descended this time, he immediately saw the extremely tiny habitable in the distance. There was about a one-third light-year error. At such a short distance, he didn¡¯t need to wait for spacetime to stabilize. He only waited for a second before taking a step and entering the atmosphere of Dinichthyidae. Huh? The three Origin lifeforms scattered across the turned their heads at the same time and looked in a direction. There! A man in a ck robe stood there; he resembled a schr. The moment Xu Jingming arrived on the, he sensed every area on the and understood everything. This also made his face turn slightly pale. They¡¯re all dead. This was the first time Xu Jingming felt the impact in reality. He could clearly see that many families still had hot food on the tables, but all that was left were fallen clothes, shoes, and socks. Many school halls¡¯ projection screens were still ying educational videos, but there were only clothes and other items left in the ssroom. ... The entire was very clean! The city was well-maintained and had a strong vibrancy. After all, more than two billion people had lived here just ten seconds ago. The air in certain areas still lingered with the smell of perfume. But the people¡­ were gone. This is the cmity brought about by Hellion Origin lifeforms? At this moment, Xu Jingming felt anger, pain, and difort¡­ All kinds of emotions surged into his heart. His heart ached for countless people. These people also had their families and dreams, but he also knew that this was what happened when alien Origin lifeforms appeared. They could wipe out all life on a habitable in an instant. This was verymon in genocidal wars. Since he was participating, he knew that this would be amon sight; he had to get used to it. He had to harden his heart, face all of this calmly, and make the wisest choice. How ufortable. He was furious. This feeling of helplessness was too unbearable! If they could end the war, people could enjoy the sun and time and strive for their dreams. Wouldn¡¯t that be wonderful? ... But he knew very well¡ªeven the three Paramounts couldn¡¯t do it! There had been several historical gaps in the human race. The dark ages back then were billions of times more terrifying than the shadow cast on this. No matter how helpless, ufortable, or indignant I am, I have to face this reality. Xu Jingming realized something. Sometimes, being able to face reality was a form of courage. I¡¯ll try my best to improve it. Killing one Hellion Origin lifeform equals saving ten or a hundred habitables. At this moment, Xu Jingming understood the meaning of his burden! Although many thoughts ran through Xu Jingming¡¯s mind, less than three seconds had passed. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The three Hellion Origin lifeforms surrounded Xu Jingming as if they had teleported. ¡°This human is really fast.¡± ¡°We chose a remote habitable in the corner of the Ansu Star Alliance, yet he rushed over so quickly. Could he be living in a nearby gxy?¡± The three Hellion Origin lifeforms stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°I sense that he should be a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s kill him together in ten seconds.¡± The three Hellion Origin lifeformsmunicated with each other mentally. Hu! Hu! Hu! The three of them disappeared. At the same time, three terrifying forces covering more than 1,000 kilometers descended, naturally enveloping Xu Jingming. A life-and-death battle instantly erupted! Chapter 520 - 520 Alien First Blood 520 Alien First Blood They disappeared? Xu Jingming sensed his surroundings. Three mighty forces intertwined around him, forming countless tiny ropes that bound everything within a thousand kilometers. The clouds, buildings, rocks, and soil in the area were instantly pulverized. Xu Jingming calmly took in everything. As an Origin lifeform, he could resist such restraints even without the Primordial Battle Armor. Movement has be a little difficult. Perhaps most Origin lifeforms can¡¯t teleport under such restraints. Are they afraid that I¡¯ll escape? Xu Jingming looked around and produced a ck spear in his hand. The spear was condensed by Primordial Battle Armor #9, and it was much stronger than any spear Xu Jingming could purchase. These human Origin lifeforms are all foolish schrs. What do they know about fighting? The three Hellion Origin lifeforms phased in and out of existence. A tall Hellion Origin lifeform suddenly took a step and teleported close. They weren¡¯t affected by those restraints, and a biting-cold saber beam with immense destructive power swept past Xu Jingming¡¯s body. The distance was very close, but Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body was like a beam of light. He blinked away, and the saber beam failed to touch him at all. Just as he dodged the strike, Xu Jingming sensed another short and fat Hellion Origin lifeform approach. A pair of palms enveloped him, and there was a dark vortex in them. Xu Jingming instantly swept his spear over. Boom! When the spear and palms collided, Xu Jingming stabilized himself with a slight jolt, but the short and fat Hellion was sent flying a few steps back. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly as he strangely dodged. Shoo! A short gray spear shot out from the void! It was extremely fast, much faster than the electromaic Star Annihtion Cannons equipped on human spaceships, but Xu Jingming was in no way slower. He was clearly restrained, but he still dodged the short spear like a stream of light. Whoosh! Boom! Rip! The three Hellions were faintly discernible as they teleported and attacked time and time again, executingbo attacks. Xu Jingming¡¯s body turned into a stream of light that was inexplicably fast as he constantly blocked with his spear. ¡°What strength. He¡¯s definitely one of the top Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms among humans. His movement technique is too fast! Congro, you have to control his speed; otherwise, we won¡¯t be able to injure him.¡± ¡°Human Origin lifeforms are generally weaker than us, but once they study the principles behind the moves, they will be very difficult to deal with. This person in front of me should be good at light.¡± The three Hellion Origin lifeforms instantlymunicated. They weren¡¯t wrong. Xu Jingming¡ªwho focused on the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays¡ªcould indeed unleash extremely high speed when using Primordial Battle Armor #9. His current level was only because he was holding back. After all, #9 was best at escaping and survival. ¡°I¡¯ll suppress him.¡± The short and fat Hellion appeared, and a surging dark aura spread out from its body. Instantly, it enveloped an area of more than 10,000 kilometers and half the. Xu Jingming also felt his surroundings darken. The invisible ck mist¡¯s suppression increased significantly. A stronger move? Xu Jingming actually didn¡¯t mind. Primordial Battle Armor #9 contained immense energy, and these restraints acted on him like air. But the most important thing for him was¡­ to find an opportunity to kill the enemy! I have to figure out everything about these Hellions and lower their guard to find the best opportunity to attack. Xu Jingming knew very well. I only have one chance. Once I use my killer move, I¡¯ll scare these three Helions into fleeing. Killing one isn¡¯t my goal. What I want is to kill them all! Xu Jingming patiently awaited an opportunity. When he saw the tragic state of Dinichthyidae, his killing intent reached an unprecedented level. He needed more patience to seek out an opportunity. He knew very well that¡­ the Hellions werebative to the core! Killing gave them honor, and fleeing in fear was a disgrace! However, if the enemy was invincibly powerful, escaping was wise. As for Xu Jingming, he was disguised as a top Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. He didn¡¯t deserve making the three Hellion Origin lifeforms flee without a fight. They wanted to kill the human Origin lifeform and continue plundering the others! ¡°Attack together.¡± Three Hellion Origin lifeforms surrounded him from all directions. They hid in the void before appearing suddenly tounch sneak attacks. Their might was terrifying, and every move they delivered carried destructive might. ording to the intelligence, the Hellion Origin lifeforms don¡¯t value scientific knowledge. They grow stronger inbat ording to the evolutionary methods passed down in their species. Naturally, their bodies be stronger. The bodies of the Hellion Origin lifeforms are as powerful as celestial bodies! Their weapons have a strange dposition ability. Moreover, their evolutionary lineage is especially good at spatial teleportation. In addition, they have honed theirbat techniques since they were spawnlings! Furthermore, every Hellion Origin lifeform might possess unique innate abilities, Xu Jingming thought as he unleashed his movement technique to his heart¡¯s content. Even under the ck mist, he resembled a beam of light. Light flowed and changed. Under the encirclement of the three Hellion powerhouses, it became difficult to dodge every attack. ¡°Die!¡± Xu Jingming also counterattacked. With his astonishing speed, his spear was as fast as a stream of light. ¡°Pfft.¡± The terrifying spear stabbed into the tall Hellion Origin lifeform¡¯s chest, producing some cracks, but the cracks quickly healed. His adversary grinned. ¡°Are you scratching my itch?¡± Pu! Pu! Two short spears attacked Xu Jingming from behind. Xu Jingming dodged again, but as he did so, a hand grabbed his back. Damn it. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed, and his entire body suddenly produced visible fluctuations. Fluctuations radiated, crushing the ck mist and also striking the three surrounding Hellion Origin lifeforms. They also struck the surface of the, reducing a portion of it to ruins. As Xu Jingming unleashed a ferocious move, he waved his hand, and thousands of glowing seeds shot out from his palm in every direction. Xu Jingming himself turned into a beam of light and quickly flew out of the. ¡°He¡¯s fleeing!¡± The three Hellion Origin lifeforms wanted to teleport and chase after him. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Every seed of light Xu Jingming threw out exploded violently, and a terrifying might sted in all directions. The intense explosion also affected spacetime, preventing the three Hellion lifeforms from carrying out their pursuit through the void. ... The might of the numerous light seeds¡¯ explosions spread in all directions across the entire¡¯s surface. All the buildings turned to dust. In fact, once humans were exterminated on Dinichthyidae, no human would migrate over for the next 100 to 200 years; they would leave it to develop naturally. Therefore, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind destroying the surface. As forpletely destroying the? That wasn¡¯t easy! He had to deliberately target the¡¯s core and destroy it! Xu Jingming looked like he was fleeing for his life. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The three Hellion Origin lifeforms flew upward. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Just as he rushed out of the three forces¡¯ range, he anxiously teleported and fled for outer space, covering more than a hundred million kilometers. Buzz. Xu Jingming had just teleported when he discovered three figures appear around him. At the same time, three forces came enveloping once more. ck mist also spread out and continued suppressing the surroundings. ... ¡°Human, your spatial teleportation ability is very ordinary.¡± ¡°In terms of traveling the void, we Hellions are best at it.¡± As the three Hellion Origin lifeforms appeared, they delivered an onught of attacks. ¡°F**k off!¡± Xu Jingming was extremely rmed and furious. He turned into a beam of light and tried to escape as his left hand emitted pirs of light. The dazzling pirs of light were like the main cannons of a ship as they struck the three Hellion Origin lifeforms repeatedly in a bid to stop them. Boom! Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming frantically sted out terrifying pirs of light with his left hand. ¡°Good at light?¡± ¡°A crude attack.¡± Voices echoed in the surroundings. It was clearly very strenuous for Xu Jingming to block the three of them alone. The ck mist constantly corroded him, suppressing his reaction speed. ¡°I¡¯ve caught you again.¡± A pair of hands reached out from the void and grabbed Xu Jingming¡¯s back. A cold and terrifying saber beam took the opportunity to strike his chest. ¡°Die!¡± The spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand swept frantically at the tall Hellion Origin lifeform holding the blood-colored saber. The other party didn¡¯t bother dodging and insisted on delivering a few more strikes at the human! Hellions were very confident in their bodies. The evolutionary method their species had inherited allowed their bodies to be stronger and more indestructible as they evolved. At this moment¡ª The short and fat Hellion Origin lifeform grabbed Xu Jingming from behind. The tall Hellion Origin lifeform¡¯s saber beam struck Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming looked furious and crazy as he swung his spear. Chi! Chi! Chi! The short and fat Hellion Origin lifeform¡¯s hands came into contact with Xu Jingming¡¯s back, but dozens of colorful threads instantly burst out of Primordial Battle Armor #9. The moment they came into contact, the Hellion didn¡¯t have the time to react. These colorful threads instantly burrowed into his arms and prated his entire body. At the same time, Xu Jingming¡¯s spear swept past the tall Hellion Origin lifeform. The spear was a product of the Primordial Battle Armor¡ªdozens of colorful threads also instantly burrowed into the tall Hellion¡¯s body from the point of contact. They all came into contact at zero distance and were prated. The two Hellions failed to react in time, regardless of their reaction speed. It was the cornerstone treasure of the Primordial Research Institute, and every one of them was terrifying and mysterious. They originated from high-dimensional space. Whoosh. Whoosh. The tall and stout Hellion Origin lifeform immediately realized that something was amiss, but he didn¡¯t have the time to react. Their bodies instantly disintegrated, and their Force structures shattered into nothingness. Only armor, weapons, and blood-colored horns floated. Huh? The thin Hellion holding two short spears was about to attack, but he waspletely appalled when he saw this scene. He looked at the two blood-colored horns hispanions had left behind in death. Hispanions were dead! They died instantly! He¡¯s a Lv. 10¡ªno, a peak Lv. 10 powerhouse. He was deliberately hiding his strength, afraid that we would escape. The thin Hellion instantly reacted. If the three of them focused on escaping, they would escape in different directions! Even a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform would find it difficult to wipe them all out. ¡°You¡¯re the only one left.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him and grinned, but his smile was ferocious and filled with killing intent. It couldn¡¯t be helped; his knowledge was toocking. Despite studying the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s many functions, his strongest killer move was to use its material to seep into the enemy¡¯s body at close range and kill them in one strike. But¡­ he had to be close enough to ensure a sessful pration! Moreover, as long as he used it once, he would end up scaring the other enemies. Therefore, Xu Jingming had been drawing in the enemy¡¯s attacks until he finally found an opportunity. At the moment he touched the two Hellions, Primordial Battle Armor #9 immediately seeped into the enemy¡¯s body,pletely destroying all their Force structures. He instantly killed two. There was only onest Hellion Origin lifeform left. It¡¯s easy to pursue just one. When he attacked, he had always nned to wipe them all out! Moreover, as long as he could finish them all in one fell swoop, his methods would remain a secret. This facilitated his assault on other Hellion Origin lifeforms! Chapter 521 - 521 Escaping Twelve Light-years Away (1) 521 Escaping Twelve Light-years Away (1) When he fought us, he released all his aura. He¡¯s clearly at Lv. 9, so it¡¯s impossible for him to be at Lv. 10! The thin Hellion¡¯s mind raced. But his bizarre move is definitely not a Lv. 9 technique. Therefore, he should¡­ possess a terrifying treasure! He easily deduced the greatest possibility and nced at Xu Jingming. Without any hesitation, he left with a whoosh, teleporting half a light-year away. This was the maximum distance he could teleport. If he used a spaceship to warp through a wormhole, the distance would naturally be much greater, but it would take some time to charge up the spaceship. In a life-and-death situation, there was no time to steer a spaceship. I have to return to the team as soon as possible and report the news to the captain. The thin Hellion had just teleported half a light-year away and was formting his ns when he discovered¡ª Xu Jingming appeared beside him, staring at him. What? He can teleport that far as well? The thin Hellion¡¯s heart turned cold. When Xu Jingming fled in fear and was pursued by the three Hellion Origin lifeforms, the distance he teleported was very ordinary¡ªit was the average standard for Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms. Due to the evolutionary method, every Hellion Origin lifeform was very good at teleportation. They generally had the advantage against humans. ¡°You can¡¯t escape,¡± Xu Jingming said with a spear in hand. Boom! Dazzling light erupted from Xu Jingming. Under the terrifying energy impact, the Hellion couldn¡¯t teleport anywhere within a 10,000-kilometer range. He hid too much of his strength previously. The thin Hellion felt the terrifying energy impact, and his heart turned even colder. ¡°Hmph.¡± Xu Jingming was like a figure of light as he arrived in front of him in a sh and thrust his spear forward. Scatter! The Hellion gritted his teeth and silently dispersed, turning into hundreds of streams of light that fled in all directions. ¡°Escaping?¡± Xu Jingming snorted angrily. Rings of light constantly radiated out from him. The speed at which the rings of light affected their surroundings was clearly much faster than that of the Hellion. In the blink of an eye, they affected the hundreds of streams of light. Most of the hundreds of streams of light were instantly obliterated, leaving only nine streams to withstand the remaining impact. Amidst the impact, some of the nine streams of light carried short spears, while others carried blood-colored curved horns. ¡°Splitting into nine and escaping in different directions?¡± Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t surprised. Be it humans or other races, they were Force manifestations after bing an Origin lifeform. Splitting the body into many parts¡­ wasmon. As long as the remaining energy reached a certain threshold, it was enough to recondense a body. Annihte. Xu Jingming waved his left hand, and extremely condensedsers shot out from his palm. The light-speedsers instantly struck the nine streams of light. How could the escape speed of the Hellionpare to the speed of light? The nine streams of light were wiped out by Xu Jingming¡¯ssers. I¡¯m quite good at light-type techniques. Xu Jingming was 100% confident in shooting outsers. The theory behindsers was very simple¡ªhe just needed to guide the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s massive source strength to focus at a point. The greater the quantity and focus, the more terrifying theser¡¯s might. What limited the might of theser was only his mental strength. Pu! Pu! Pu! Such terrifyingser might? The nine streams of light fled with great tenacity, but they were stillpletely obliterated by the manysers. Chi! Chi! Chi! The nine streams of light of the Hellion tried their best to escape in all directions, hoping to escape the spacetime suppression range of over 10,000 kilometers. I¡¯ve escaped! Covering a distance of 10,000 kilometers just took the blink of an eye, but it lost 70% of its physical strength. Only two streams of light escaped the spacetime suppression. The moment he escaped¡ª Whoosh! Whoosh! The two streams of light teleported into the distance and gathered to form the thin Hellion. However, his aura was clearly much weaker. ¡°I can¡¯t care anymore.¡± The Hellion¡¯s eyes were filled with determination and madness. The horn on his forehead erupted with dazzling scarlet light. ¡°Spacetime¡ª Exile!¡± Boom! His entire body turned into a blood-colored stream of light that instantly burrowed into the spatial ripples. ¡­ Twelve light-years away, the thin Hellion appeared, its aura weakened further. I¡¯ve escaped. The thin Hellion looked around and heaved a sigh of relief. I¡¯m quite talented when ites to escaping. I didn¡¯t hesitate to use my Spacetime Exile and instantly traversed more than 12 light-years. Even if this human Origin lifeform can travel that far, he¡­ won¡¯t be able to detect my location. He doesn¡¯t know which direction to pursue. Being 12 light-years away gave him a sufficient sense of security. Huh? The thin Hellion¡¯s eyes widened slightly as he looked ahead. A human man had appeared in the darkness ahead¡ªit was Xu Jingming, the murderer of his twopanions. ¡°You escaped quite far.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him with cold killing intent. Impossible! The thin Hellion found it unbelievable. That was 12 light-years!!! Even if this human is a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform and is very good at warping with the help of his battle armor, how can he detect something 12 light-years away? He found it unbelievable. Unbeknownst to him¡ª Xu Jingming¡¯s Primordial Battle Armor he had obtained back when he was a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute exceeded the sr system¡¯s detection range due to his study of the core Light Rays legacy. Chapter 522 - 522 Escaping Twelve Light-years Away (2) 522 Escaping Twelve Light-years Away (2) As for the current numbered Primordial Battle Armor, it was the cornerstone treasure of the Primordial Research Institute. The detection range exceeded the imagination of the thin Hellion. Twelve light-years? Even if it was multiplied tenfold, it was still within the detection range of Primordial Battle Armor #9. #9 is the best at escaping among the numbered Primordial Battle Armor. How can I let you escape? Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body emitted a terrifying glow again, enveloping an area of more than 10,000 kilometers. He looked at the Hellion like an embodiment of light. Under the impact of the terrifying light, the aura of the thin Hellion clearly weakened. I¡¯m finished. The Hellion gave up resisting because he knew that there was no escaping the domain of light. Shoo! A spear instantly arrived in front of him. The Hellion didn¡¯t move either. In his extremely weak state, he knew very well that waving his short spear couldn¡¯t stop the spear. He calmly awaited death. This is the end of my life. Unfortunately, I only managed to be an Overlord. I failed to be a Sovereign. The wider world eludes me. The thin Hellion allowed the spear to stab into his body. Boom! His body shattered. His shattered body and mental will stared at Xu Jingming. Under the impact of the light, these shattered parts ultimately disintegrated. Xu Jingming frowned slightly as he watched all of this. This Hellion spared no expense at fleeing, resulting in him having less than 10% of his strength left, but my single strike failed to wipe him out? These Hellion Origin lifeforms are too strong. In terms of physique, the Hellions¡¯ evolutionary method does have some advantages, Xu Jingming thought. Every species had its own advantages. Humans had an advantage in technology, battle armor, and other aspects. The Hellions had a unique evolutionary method! Other species couldn¡¯t learn it at all. No, I find his body very strong perhaps because I¡¯m too weak, Xu Jingming thought to himself. I¡¯m only a new Lv. 9 Origin lifeform after all. I only managed to kill the three of them with the Primordial Battle Armor. Without it, he was a rookie and wasn¡¯t a match for any of the three. With Primordial Battle Armor #9, he could reach the threshold of Lv. 10. He had the advantage in a one-on-three battle, but it was still very difficult to wipe them all out. I schemed a little. In fact, I wasn¡¯t faking it¡ªI¡¯m indeed at Lv. 9, Xu Jingming thought to himself. He didn¡¯t hide the Lv. 9 lifeform aura he released inbat. This was also the reason why the three Hellions became overconfident. It would be a disgrace if they cowered when fighting a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform! Whoosh. Xu Jingming waved his hand and put away the floating weapons, blood-colored horns, and other items. Then, he took a step and disappeared, returning to the ster system where the was located to collect the weapons and other items left behind by the other two Hellion Origin lifeforms. He hadn¡¯t diverted his attention to collect the spoils of war while pursuing thest target. Xu Jingming looked at the distant Dinichthyidae. After experiencing the aftershocks of the battle, the surface of Dinichthyidae was in ruins, and the entire was enveloped in thick dust. Xu Jingming watched in silence. Yes, he had killed the three Hellions. However¡­ What about the two billion-plus humans? I have to kill more of them until they have to think twice abouting again! It would be even better if I couldpletely wipe them out. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have any pity for the enemy alien races. ****** Jishui, Xu Jingming¡¯s residence. In his study upstairs. Xu Jingming appeared out of thin air and sat in the study. Mission aplished. I¡¯ve killed all three Hellion Origin lifeforms and obtained some spoils of war. Xu Jingming sat there and sent the appearance of the three Hellion Origin lifeforms, the current state of Dinichthyidae, and the virtual models of the many war spoils through the virtual world with a thought. At the same time, he began checking the spoils. A saber? Xu Jingming held the bloody saber. After the saber was drawn, an invisible aura affected the surroundings, but Xu Jingming naturally restrained it by using the Force¡ªthe aura would be toxic to ordinary people. I heard that the weapons of Hellion Origin lifeforms have synergy with their evolutionary methods, allowing the weapons to have extraordinary destructive power. Xu Jingming put away the saber and took out a pair of gloves to take a look. Then, he looked at the short ck spear that emitted a terrifying aura. After checking the weapons, he took out three blood-colored curved horns. I heard that only by bing an Origin lifeform will Hellions be given a blood-colored horn. This is a symbol of their identity and glory, and it also contains the subsequent evolutionary methods. Xu Jingming carefully investigated. The blood-colored horn was very special. It contained an independent space that could store arge number of plundered items, including spaceships and other items. All these years, all the species in the universe have been unable to obtain the Hellions¡¯ evolutionary method. Xu Jingming quickly put away the blood-colored horn and prepared to wait for the Primordial Research Institute to send someone to collect the spoils of war. ¡­ In a small spaceship. The leader of the Hellion team and a femalepanion silently looked at the signal device in their hands. Buzz. Another signal beam waspletely extinguished. ¡°Sangya has died too.¡± The leader of the Hellion team and his femalepanion had ugly expressions. ¡°Captain, who did Congro and the others encounter? A human Lv. 10 Origin lifeform?¡± the femalepanion asked. ¡°Probably.¡± The Hellion team leader nodded slightly. ¡°They were intercepted when they plundered their first habitable. It¡¯s very likely that the Lv. 10 Origin lifeform arrived quickly because they live in a nearby gxy.¡± ¡°But Varuna and Congro died at the same time,¡± the femalepanion said. ¡°The three of them should¡¯ve immediately fled when they encountered a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. With our escaping abilities as Hellions, the three of them shouldn¡¯t have all died.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a little peculiar.¡± The eyes of the Hellion team leader darkened. ¡°Unfortunately, we don¡¯t know the details.¡± ¡°After Varuna and Congro died at the same time, Sangya sent out a danger signal. His signal then went outpletely,¡± the femalepanion said in thought. ¡°As for Varuna and Congro, they didn¡¯t send out a signal before they died.¡± ... ¡°Perhaps the three of them felt that they could escape previously.¡± The leader of the Hellion team shook his head. ¡°It was already toote when the other party revealed his terrifying means. Unfortunately, our Hellion¡¯smunication technology is too poor, and we can¡¯t nket the humans¡¯ Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector.¡± In the vast universe, transmission had always been a problem. The humans did the best among the many species. Humans were good at technology, and the virtual worldwork was a magnum opus. It allowed ordinary cosmic lifeforms to reach the same cosmic sector without any dy! Themunication range avable to the Origin lifeforms went beyond the 34-cosmic-sector human territory. However, the other species were much inferior in terms ofmunication. For example, even in the Hellions¡¯ native territory,munication was very crude. Even the ¡®virtual mainframes¡¯ they plundered only covered a, but that simplified version of the virtual world was a rare enjoyment for the Hellions. As for outside their native territory? Once they acted alone, they would be left to fend for themselves. Of course, this also had a benefit. They couldn¡¯t contact each other when infiltrating the enemy¡¯s territory, so they naturally wouldn¡¯t expose their location or implicate theirpanions. ¡°Captain, we lost three members in the first wave. Shall we fall back?¡± the femalepanion asked worriedly. ¡°I keep having the feeling that it¡¯s a little strange for Congro and Varuna to die at the same time.¡± ¡°When infiltrating the human dominion to kill, it¡¯s only natural to asionally encounter human Origin lifeforms. It¡¯s normal to suffer losses.¡± The leader of the Hellion team shook his head. ¡°If the losses don¡¯t exceed 30%, everything shall proceed as per normal.¡± He was already used to losing members when leading a team. Moreover, in the conflict between the races, the Hellion suffered losses; likewise for human Origin lifeforms. The femalepanion nodded and replied, ¡°Yes, sir.¡± ¡°Perhaps Congro and the others were just unlucky. The truly powerful figures of the human race are usually at the Void Celestial frontlines. There are very few in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector,¡± the leader of the Hellion team said. ¡°Get some rest. Once the time is up, we¡¯ll begin the second wave of plundering.¡± ... The leader of the Hellion team looked at a bustling habitable in the distance; it was an administrative that more than ten billion humans lived on. This was his target for the second wave. The entire team wouldn¡¯t give up if their exploits were insufficient or unless the losses reached a certain level. Chapter 523 - 523 Mr. Jane (1) 523 Mr. Jane (1) Night fell on Jishui.
Xu Jingming sat on the balcony of his residence and gazed at the two dim satellites in the night sky. With a nce, he could see the lives of the billions of lives on the. There are too many things in the world that can¡¯t be done. He wasn¡¯t in a good mood. Although he had killed three Hellion Origin lifeforms during their first wave of plundering during the day, all the humans on the habitable were wiped out. Simr disasters often happened at the border. The cosmic human race had once angrily charged into the territory of the Hellions and attacked in revenge. But¡­ the Hellions didn¡¯t care about the lives of living beings below an Origin lifeform. Even without a human attack, the Hellions were constantly in-fighting the moment they were born. The number of deaths caused by the human attack was far smaller than the deaths from their in-fighting. The numerous deaths were made up with nests of eggs. As long as the core Origin lifeforms of the Hellions and the Paramount existence remained alive, the entire species would have a strong footing. It couldn¡¯t be shaken at all. The Hellions don¡¯t care about the bottom sses. In fact, even among humans, there are many Origin lifeforms who don¡¯t care much aboutary lifeforms. Xu Jingming felt a chill in his heart¡ªit was a sorrow he felt for countless weak people. This sorrow was powerless. He couldn¡¯t effect any changes! Arge number of humans were implicated on the border with the Hellions and the Void Celestials. When would this ¡®fate¡¯ end? Perhaps humans need an even stronger Paramount! Perhaps the strongest Paramount in the universe can change all of this. Xu Jingming looked at the night sky and thought to himself, Humans ultimately need pursuits in life. Perhaps I can aim higher.
A strong desire grew in Xu Jingming¡¯s heart, but he only buried it in his heart and silently let it brew. Huh? Xu Jingming saw a youth being attacked by two assassins in a corner on a nearby street. It¡¯s the most talented youth in Four Seasons Sword Gallery. His name is Qiu Qingke? Xu Jingming knew the other party; he had encountered this youth on his first day at Jishui. With his observation skills, he naturally discovered the true genius of Four Seasons Sword Gallery. Huh? He was still at the limit of Lv. 4 yesterday, but he broke through to Lv. 5 today? Unfortunately, he¡¯s still no match for technology. Xu Jingming watched. The two assassins came prepared and shot him from afar. They then grabbed him at close range. In a dark corner of the street. Qiu Qingke couldn¡¯t move after being shot. When the two assassins came close, they quickly restrained him with electronic handcuffs and shackles. ¡°I¡¯ve already fulfilled my end of the contract and fought 12 matches for Boss. I¡¯m free.¡± Qiu Qingke stared at the two assassins. He knew these two people¡ªthey worked for the Boss. ¡°You actually believe in contracts?¡± One of the cold assassins scoffed.
¡°The contract is just a piece of scrap paper. Let¡¯s go. Boss has other ns for you.¡± Another assassin held Qiu Qingke and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You broke through to Lv. 5 today. Boss loves money; he will make you one of us!¡± Qiu Qingke¡¯s eyes were filled with despair. Ever since he revealed his talent, he was controlled by dark forces and became incapable of escape. Suddenly¡ª In a street not far away, a man walked over and headed straight for the dark corner. Huh? The two assassins vaguely felt that something was amiss, but they suddenly copsed silently. Qiu Qingke was stunned when he saw that it was the unfamiliar middle-aged man who often ate at the restaurant. ¡°Uncle.¡± Qiu Qingke was a little stunned. ¡°Young man, how did you end up like this?¡± The person extended his hand, and the electronic handcuffs and shackles broke. ¡°Thank you, Uncle. These two people are members of the Chaluo Group, arge criminal organization. You need to leave, now,¡± Qiu Qingke said nervously. ¡°Chaluo Group?¡± Xu Jingming looked surprised. ¡°A young man like you is at odds with such a powerful criminal organization?¡± ¡°It couldn¡¯t be helped; I was captured and made to fight underground fights for them. What could I do?¡± Qiu Qingke was helpless. ¡°The Chaluo Group is targeting me, and I don¡¯t even know where to hide. I broke through to Lv. 5 today, and Lv. 5 is when I get groomed by the officials. Yet, they still had their sights on me.¡± ¡°Very bold.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s not safe here. Let¡¯s go; I¡¯ll bring you to a safe ce.¡± Qiu Qingke trusted his savior very much. Moreover, he couldn¡¯t even struggle against the electronic shackles despite reaching Lv. 5. This man had easily broken the shackles, so he was probably a cosmic lifeform years ago. Soon. Xu Jingming brought Qiu Qingke to his residence. ¡°Safe ce?¡± Qiu Qingke was stunned. ¡°Here?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s very safe here.¡± Xu Jingming poured a ss of fruit wine and handed it to him. ¡°You just said that you reached Lv. 5. You¡¯re very talented to have reached Lv. 5 at such a young age.¡± ¡°So what if I¡¯m talented? Some criminal organizations on Jishui flout the rules grantly. They have people in ces to protect them.¡± Qiu Qingke shook his head helplessly. ¡°I don¡¯t even know what tomorrow holds for me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s that chaotic?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s very normal. I heard that a cmity will befall Jishui every 10,000 years. Once the cmity arrives, the entire will be wiped out,¡± Qiu Qingke said. ¡°Cosmic lifeforms usually have a lifespan of 3,000 years, so there¡¯s a chance of them encountering a cmity. Perhaps with this in mind, they be even more greedy and crazy.¡± Chapter 524 - 524 Mr. Jane (2) 524 Mr. Jane (2) Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of the cmity?¡± ary lifeforms like us have short lifespans, and a cmity only happens every 10,000 years or so. People just me it on their bad luck to encounter one.¡± Qiu Qingke thought nothing of it. ¡°In this world, we can encounter criminal gang members on the streets walking. The probability of being killed by them is much higher than encountering a cmity.¡± Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. Is this what ordinary people think? ¡°Oh, I¡¯ve reached Lv. 5.¡± Qiu Qingke suddenly came to a realization. ¡°I¡¯m about to be a cosmic lifeform.¡± ¡°Then, are you still afraid of the cmity?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°What¡¯s the point of being afraid? I heard that it¡¯s unavoidable. Any part of the Ansu Star Alliance might encounter a cmity. It¡¯s useless even if we escape to other Star Alliances,¡± Qiu Qingke said. Xu Jingming knew very well. In fact, there were a total of three cosmic sectors, including the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, that bordered the Hellions. Cosmic lifeforms could migrate, but it was usually very difficult for them to leave a Star Alliance! As for leaving a cosmic sector? Cross-sector travels¡­ were something ordinary cosmic lifeforms couldn¡¯t afford. ¡°Since it¡¯s unavoidable, I¡¯ll just resign myself to fate. I¡¯ll ept it calmly when my lifees to an end.¡± Qiu Qingke grinned. Just like my parents¡ªthey abandoned me and went on a cosmic trip. That¡¯s something I have to ept as well. ¡°Best of luck. Perhaps fate will favor those who don¡¯t give up.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Favor?¡± Qiu Qingke felt helpless. ¡°The thing that gives me the biggest headache now is the Chaluo Group. The Chaluo Group is rooted too deeply in Jishui. Sigh¡­¡± ¡°Choose any room on the second floor and get some sleep,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Everything will be better when you wake up.¡± ¡°Uncle Xie, home isn¡¯t somewhere I dare be now.¡± Qiu Qingke was also exhausted. He had just broken through to Lv. 5 after a battle. Believing that he had fulfilled the terms of his contract and was about to escape his quagmire, he was then attacked by assassins, ultimately to be saved by this man. Xu Jingming watched the youth go downstairs to rest. He whispered, ¡°Many people treat the cmity as their fate? Encountering it just boils down to bad luck?¡± When can we defy the heavens and change their fate? ¡°Nine, check Jishui¡¯sary system and understand the Chaluo Group and the various criminal organizations,¡± Xu Jingming instructed. ¡°I¡¯ve already done so. The records of all the three billion people on Jishui have been sessfully established,¡± Nine immediately replied. ¡°Master, you can look up the records of therge criminal organizations and key members at any time.¡± As an Origin lifeform, Xu Jingming read the files in the virtual world with a thought. ¡°Sentence the 79 cosmic lifeforms, including the leader of the Chaluo Group, to death,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°Nine, update those crimes with the Primordial Research Institute.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Nine replied. Then, Xu Jingming enveloped the entire with a thought and locked onto the 79 Origin lifeforms. The 79 Origin lifeforms silently disintegrated. The evidence of the crimes wasn¡¯t gathered by Xu Jingming but by Primordial Battle Armor #9. Primordial Battle Armor¡­ was connected to the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute! Its data had legal credibility. After the Primordial Battle Armor was connected to the Primordial Research Institute, the criminals were sentenced to death in ordance with the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws! As the owner of the Primordial Battle Armor, Xu Jingming had executive rights. The leader of the Chaluo Group, many key members, and the 79 sinful cosmic lifeforms on the entire disappeared that night. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t stir even after crushing the 79 people to death. He was more worried about the second Hellion raid. ¡­ On a small spaceship, the leader of the Hellion team and his femalepanion looked at the bustling in the distance. ¡°Captain, it¡¯s almost time for the second wave,¡± his femalepanion reminded him. ¡°Be quick about itter,¡± the leader instructed. ¡°Exterminate the humans first before plundering the¡¯s precious resources as quickly as possible. We have to withdraw in 30 seconds. All three members of Congro¡¯s team died¡­ It might be bad luck, or some powerful Origin lifeform is hiding in the Ansu Star Alliance.¡± The femalepanion nodded. ¡°Understood.¡± ¡°Countdown: 30, 29, 28¡­¡± The femalepanion began the countdown. At this moment, the other Hellion Origin lifeforms in their team were also preparing. Although the entire team was scattered and plundered the habitables without any specific patterns, the attacks were done in unison. ¡°10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!¡± The femalepanion and the leader of the Hellion team had already exited the spaceship and silently put it away. The two of them concealed their auraspletely. They had to hide perfectly before the attack. ¡°Attack.¡± The Hellion team leader brought his femalepanion and teleported into the atmosphere of the bustling administrative. This administrative was very prosperous, and more than ten billion people lived here. The moment the two Hellion Origin lifeforms descended¡ª Huh? A cold man painting on the street looked up suddenly. There were many infatuated women around him, waiting in line for this cold and handsome man to sketch them. When the cold man looked up, it was the moment the Hellion team leader and his femalepanion teleported. ¡°Two Hellions¡ªa Lv. 10 and a Lv. 9,¡± the cold man whispered. His whisper¡­ sounded in the ears of the leader and his femalepanion. ¡°Not good.¡± The expression of the Hellion team leader changed drastically. He looked around in horror. The surrounding spacetime was stacked on top of each other as if hundreds or thousands of administratives were stacked together. It was bizarre like a maze. Mirror Domain! Humanity¡¯s Jane? The leader of the Hellion team guessed who the human powerhouse was when he saw the terrifying mirror domain. The person with the highest achievements in the Mirror Domain among cosmic humans¡ªa terrifying existence ranked in the top 20 of the Primordial Research Institute, call-sign ¡®Jane.¡¯ A cold man appeared amidst theyers of spacetime and looked down at the leader and his femalepanion. ¡°Jane of all people?¡± The leader of the Hellion team smiled. ¡°It¡¯s my honor to die at Jane¡¯s hands.¡± He was also sending out a critical signal, but the signal couldn¡¯t be transmitted. Once Mr. Jane¡¯s Mirror Domain was set up, it was like an independent world. There was no room for escape. At the very least, although the team leader was also a Lv. 10 powerhouse, there was a difference between the two Lv. 10s. ¡°Did you kill the other three members of my team?¡± the leader of the Hellion team asked. ¡°There are plenty of powerhouses among us humans!¡± Mr. Jane looked coldly at the two Hellion Origin lifeforms. Under his gaze, theyers of spacetime constantly copsed and shrank. ... The Hellion leader and femalepanion struggled with all their might as they roared and brandished their weapons. The might was enough to shatter stars, but under theyers of spacetime, they failed to shatter a singleyer of spacetime. The entire Mirror Domain¡¯s spacetime copsed, and the copse elerated until itpletely copsed into a singrity. The forces involved were so immense that they were crushed. ¡­ The cosmic human race was mainly on guard against the Void Celestials. The three cosmic sectors at the border with the Hellions didn¡¯t have many garrison forces. Only about 5,000 Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms and about a million experienced Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms were deployed, coupled with arge number of technological weapons. To deal with the Hellions, they only mobilized about 10% of the avable Origin lifeforms¡ªfar fewer than the forces meant to defend against the Void Celestials. The truly topbat forces of humans, including cosmic legends, were mostly focused on the Void Celestials. ¡°The Ansu Star Alliance has 21 Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, including me, and 65 Lv. 9 Origin lifeform teams scattered around to guard the area. I heard that there¡¯s also a mysterious guardian who can provide extremely fast reinforcements.¡± Mr. Jane was the president¡¯s envoy of the Ansu Star Alliance. However, he didn¡¯t know the mysterious guardian¡¯s true identity. ¡­ The Ansu Star Alliance had many garrison forces that were in charge of their respective areas to carry out pursuits as quickly as possible. However, there were errors in long-distance warping. Secondly, a spaceship wasn¡¯t as fast as teleportation, so it resulted in lower efficiency. Xu Jingming traveled extremely quickly over long distances. For very remote attack areas that others couldn¡¯t reach in time, Xu Jingming would be deployed. ... A mission! When Mr. Jane used his Mirror Domain to trap the Hellion leader and his femalepanion, Xu Jingming¡ªwho was reading in his study¡ªalso received the mission order. He instantly disappeared. In less than ten seconds, he arrived at his destination 370 million light-years away. Chapter 525 - 525 Ming 525 Ming Silkworm Wanderer was an inconspicuous among the countless habitables of the cosmic human race. More than a billion people lived on this. Night. A boy and girl arrived on a mountaintop outside the city. ¡°The meteor shower is beginning. Hurry up.¡± The girl helped the boy up before running to the mountaintop. !! ¡°Don¡¯t worry. There¡¯s still a minute,¡± the boy said. ¡°I don¡¯t trust the forecasts. They said it would rain in a day, but it hasn¡¯t rained all day,¡± the girl said as she looked up at the starry sky. Then, her eyes lit up. ¡°The meteor shower is here. It¡¯s here.¡± The two of them looked up at the starry sky. Dazzling and gorgeous meteors streaked across the sky. Soon, the sky was covered withrge swaths of meteors as they streaked across the sky. It was beautiful. Many people were entranced by the meteor shower. The girl also watched in amazement. ¡°It¡¯s beautiful. This is my first time seeing a meteor shower.¡± ¡°Me too,¡± the boy said as he turned to look at the girl¡¯s side profile. Then, he took out a pendant-like crystal lock and handed it to the girl. ¡°Huh?¡± The girl was stunned when she saw the pendant. ¡°It¡¯s for you,¡± the boy said. The girl blushed and said softly, ¡°Do you know what it means to give this?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± The boy gazed straight at the girl. Under the meteor shower, the two understood each other. Suddenly¡ª Whoosh. The two of them silently disintegrated and disappeared like a gust of wind. It wasn¡¯t just them; countless humans on that disintegrated and disappeared. And above the atmosphere of Silkworm Wanderer. The two Hellion Origin lifeforms looked down at the entire without any emotion in their eyes. To the two of them, the extermination of a¡¯s lifeforms just required a mere thought to copse the most basic structure of all human lifeforms. ¡°Overlord Congfeng, this is the 1,000th human habitable I¡¯ve destroyed.¡± A tall Hellion sent a telepathic message. ¡°Humans have countless habitables, and that¡¯s all you have destroyed? Hurry up; you have 30 seconds before the mandatory withdrawal.¡± A ck-armored Hellion replied telepathically before teleporting and disappearing, rapidly plundering. The tall Hellion teleported and plundered as well. The rtively valuable technological creations and precious materials on the entire habitable were quickly stored away. The Hellions were too weak at production, so they usually focused on plundering. They plundered whatever theycked. They had plundered their few neighboring species, and the human race¡ªwhich was good at production and advanced technology¡ªwas what the Hellions coveted the most. A few secondster. Huh? The two Hellions at different spots on Silkworm Wanderer looked up in unison. A ck-robed man appeared there. He stared at Silkworm Wanderer with a hint of sorrow. Whoosh! Whoosh! The two Hellions had already regrouped and appeared around Xu Jingming. ¡°Hellions deserve death.¡± A spear appeared in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand, and a dazzling light erupted from his body. ¡°The aura erupted indicates a Lv. 9?¡± The ck-armored Hellion scoffed. ¡°I¡¯ve killed two human Origin lifeforms, and you shall be the third.¡± As his voice echoed, the two Hellion lifeforms emitted strange fluctuations. The space where the two of them were instantly folded. Xu Jingming felt the world around him fold, but he watched everything calmly. Pfft. Pfft. The two sabers of the ck-armored Hellion pierced through the folded space and into Xu Jingming¡¯s body. The other tall cosmic Origin lifeform descended with a ming hammer and smashed into Xu Jingming, causing his body to distort like water. Xu Jingming stood there motionless. When he was stabbed, he only reached out and grabbed the nearby ck-armored Hellion. After all, for the two sabers to be capable of stabbing him¡­ the distance between them was well within reach. Instead, the other tall Hellion was slightly further away, so he dodged Xu Jingming¡¯s strike. ¡°Wh¡ª¡± The ck-armored Hellion felt that something was amiss when his two sabers stabbed into Xu Jingming¡¯s body because it was as if they had stabbed into a bottomless pool. Xu Jingming grabbed him, and dozens of colorful threads in his palm instantly burrowed into the ck-armored Hellion, silently disintegrating and dissipating him. A Hellion who had great feats to his name, having even killed two human Origin lifeforms¡ªOverlord Congfeng¡ªdied just like that. ¡°What?¡± The other tall Hellion was rmed. He died from a touch? Us Hellions use weapons to fight at close range, so it¡¯s very normal for our bodies toe into contact. How did Congfeng die from mere contact? The tall Hellion¡¯s heart turned cold. Whoosh. Xu Jingming appeared close to him. Under the suppression of the light, it was very difficult for the tall Hellion to teleport. He could only try his best to dodge. Pu! Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hide his strength at all in his lightning-fast strike. The speed at which he struck out was his limit! With the suppression of his domain, the extremely fast strike stabbed the tall Hellion Origin lifeform. When it struck, dozens of colorful threads burrowed into the other party¡¯s body at the point of contact. The tall Hellion also disintegrated and dissipated. He killed two Hellion Origin lifeforms just like that, but Xu Jingming didn¡¯t feel smug at all. He needed some strategy in a one-on-three battle, but one-on-two? He just needed to kill one and chase after thest one. It was very simple! ... With the numbered Primordial Battle Armor, he had great life-preservation abilities. Lv. 9 opponents couldn¡¯t injure him at all, but if he came into contact with the other party, the other party would die unless¡­ the other party had a way to resist the infiltration of Primordial Battle Armor #9. Silkworm Wanderer. Xu Jingming looked down. The is still there, but everyone is gone. ¡°Is evolving into a stronger lifeform just for destruction?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s sigh echoed in the night sky as he left the area. ¡­ Xu Jingming had just returned to the ster system where Jishui was when he received a message from the Primordial Research Institute. ¡°ording to our estimates, the Hellion team that plundered the Ansu Star Alliance has suffered over 30% losses. Moreover, the leader of the Hellion team has been killed. This team will most likely choose to retreat. Thank you, Guardians.¡± This message made Xu Jingming heave a sigh of relief. If they retreated, the other habitables in the Ansu Star Alliance would be temporarily safe. Although the probability of being selected was very low for the countlesss in the Star Alliance, it would be a cmity once they were selected. ¡°They too feel fear when they suffer horrific losses!¡± Xu Jingming whispered. ****** ¡°Captain is dead? Congro and the others are dead? Congfeng and the others are also dead?¡± ... ¡°The plundering just began. Why are there so many deaths?¡± ¡°The Ansu Star Alliance must have very powerful guardians.¡± ¡°Retreat.¡± Although the other Origin lifeforms couldn¡¯t send messages, they could determine that theirpanions were dead through the signals. Typically, a raid wouldst for dozens of days, causing a bloody storm in a Star Alliance. With their spatial talent and escape methods, the chances of being intercepted by the humans weren¡¯t high. Although there were asional casualties, the deaths were distributed across both parties. To have seven Hellion Origin lifeforms¡ªincluding their Lv. 10 captain¡ªdying just two waves into the plundering was definitely a very rare situation. ¡°Retreat.¡± ¡°Retreat.¡± The remaining 12 Hellion Origin lifeforms in this team chose to retreat and escape in spaceships. They had suffered a huge loss, but it was very normal. A Star Alliance had two terrifying guardians¡ªMr. Jane and the owner of a numbered Primordial Battle Armor. In terms of efficiency in intercepting and killing, Xu Jingming¡ªwho had the strongest Primordial Battle Armor in terms of escape¡ªwas much more efficient than Mr. Jane. It was precisely because they knew his efficiency that they deployed Xu Jingming despite him being a newly-advanced Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. If he were stronger and more experienced, he would probably be sent to the battlefield to fight the Void Celestials. ¡­ Night passed, and the sun rose. The light of the morning sun shone in from the window. Xu Jingming sat in the study and gazed at the dense forms on the projection. After all he had experienced, he became even more focused on learning. The youth, Qiu Qingke, woke up in the morning and came to the study door. The door wasn¡¯t closed, and he saw the man looking at a projection. Did Uncle not sleep the entire night? Qiu Qingke thought as he reached out and gently knocked on the open door. Xu Jingming nced at him and smiled. ¡°You¡¯re up?¡± ¡°Thank you for saving me yesterday, Uncle,¡± Qiu Qingke said with a bow. ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Unfortunately¡­ he couldn¡¯t do anything about the numerous humans on Dinichthyidae and Silkworm Wanderer yesterday. Even the three strongest human Paramounts fought constantly in high-dimensional space with their true bodies. Only by being strong could they intimidate the enemy. ¡°Oh right, you can go home,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The Chaluo Group probably won¡¯t be in the mood to deal with you.¡± ¡°Not in the mood to deal with me?¡± Qiu Qingke was puzzled. ¡°You¡¯ll know when you go onler,¡± Xu Jingming said. Qiu Qingke nodded. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll take my leave.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and continued looking at the projection. ¡°Uncle,¡± Qiu Qingke said again. Xu Jingming looked at him. He hasn¡¯t left? ¡°May I know your name?¡± Qiu Qingke stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Ming,¡± Xu Jingming answered. ¡°Uncle Ming, thank you.¡± Qiu Qingke bowed again and thanked him before quickly leaving. When he went downstairs and left, Qiu Qingke was still muttering to himself, There are dense forms on Uncle Ming¡¯s projection without a single word. They are all filled with all kinds of forms¡­ It looks like Uncle Ming is a very impressive schr. In any case, it made me dizzy. Qiu Qingke walked out. As he walked, he tapped open the projection on his watch and read the news. ¡°Wow¡ª¡± Qiu Qingke¡¯s mouth widened. I just took a nap, and so many bigshots were arrested? They are going to be sentenced? An upheaval has happened in Jishui? Qiu Qingke was stunned before he became excited. Who cares? Conflict between important figures isn¡¯t something I can understand, but the entire Chaluo Group is finished. Haha, I¡¯m free¡ªfree. Qiu Qingkeughed loudly and executed his movement technique. With a few shes, he was gone. In the study. Xu Jingming looked out the window and then continued studying the projection. He was still too weak. Chapter 526 - 526 Voluntary Application (1) 526 Voluntary Application (1) In the distant Hellion territory, a sorry-looking Hellion team returned in a spaceship. There were 19 Origin lifeforms when they set off, but there were only 12 left when they returned. Most importantly, even the Lv. 10 captain, Tesayu, had died in battle. Under the heavy envelopment of the seven mysterious spacetimeyers was a huge continental world. Thend was more than ten million kilometers in diameter. Whoosh! The spaceship brought the 12 Hellion Origin lifeforms throughyers of spacetime and finallynded on this continental world. !! ¡°Great Sovereign Moyou.¡± In a beautiful pce, the 12 Hellion Origin lifeforms bowed respectfully to the throne where Sovereign Moyou was seated. ¡°Just the 12 of you returned?¡± Sovereign Moyou was tall and thin. He wore a dark-red cloak and looked down coldly. His jade-green eyes caused space in the hall to ripple. Amidst the ripples, the 12 Hellion Origin lifeforms felt as if they had fallen into a nightmare. They had to rely on their powerful mental strength to stabilize their minds. ¡°Great Sovereign Moyou, it¡¯s true that only the 12 of us returned alive. We lost the signals of Captain and the others; it¡¯s likely they¡¯ve died in battle,¡± a Hellion said respectfully. ¡°We only managed to carry out two waves of plundering. We lost threepanions in the first wave, and four in the second, including Captain. We immediately returned due to the massive losses.¡± ¡°From the looks of it¡­¡± Sovereign Moyou¡¯s sharp fingers tapped the armrest gently, and the sound of the tapping seemed to smash into the souls of the 12 Hellions. ¡°You didn¡¯t gain much.¡± The 12 Hellions didn¡¯t dare utter a word. Sovereign Moyou¡­ was one of the ten Hellion Sovereigns! Not only had his individual strength reached the peak of Lv. 10, but he had also fused a high-dimensional item into his body, elevating him to the ranks of top ten Hellion Sovereigns. For the Hellions, one was a Sovereign after reaching Lv. 10. With more than 10,000 Sovereigns, it was obvious how difficult it was to be ranked in the top ten. The ten Hellion Sovereigns¡­ were either legendary cosmic existences or possessed power that originated from high-dimensional space. All of them had unimaginable destructive power. ¡°Seven died in battle.¡± A book appeared in front of Sovereign Moyou. He flipped open a page with his sharp fingers, and the page disyed the contributions of some of the Origin lifeforms he managed. ¡°Sovereign Tesayu has made enough contributions. When the Paramount returns, he will definitely revive him! As for the other six¡­ Only Overlord Congfeng reached 60% of the required contributions. He¡¯s still considered young. I¡¯ll help submit the application, but whether he can obtain a chance of resurrection will depend on his luck.¡± ¡°Thank you, Sovereign Moyou,¡± the 12 Hellions said respectfully. ording to the rules, as long as one made enough contributions, they would be revived after their deaths. Without enough contributions? The probability of being revived was very low. Paramount existences were high-dimensional lifeforms, and they all had revival abilities. However, resurrection also required a certain price. One either had to contribute enough or be considered valuable by the Paramount to have a chance of being revived. Otherwise, their deaths would be permanent. ¡°You are dismissed.¡± Moyou waved his hand. The 12 Hellions bowed respectfully and left. Sovereign Moyou was left alone on his throne as he thought to himself, The plundering of Ansu Star Alliance failed. From the looks of it, the Ansu Star Alliance probably has a powerhouse who¡¯s good at intercepting. ording to the intelligence about the 510 star alliances in the three cosmic sectors, there are about 8 to 10 powerhouses who are good at interception. The humans are indeed impressive. Most powerful lifeforms are deployed to fend against the Void Celestials, yet just a small portion of their strength is enough to put such pressure on us Hellions. Sovereign Moyou sighed with emotion. To the human race¡­ The most threatening neighboring alien species were the Void Celestials. However, the Hellions and Void Celestials didn¡¯t share a border, and there was the huge human territory between them. Therefore, the Hellions enjoyed a rtively rxed external environment; their greatest adversary¡­ was the human race. The Hellions could mobilize most of their strength to target humans, but humans just needed to mobilize a small amount of strength to deal with them! Even so, the Hellions didn¡¯t have much of an advantage. Although they took the initiative to plunder, the loss of Origin lifeforms¡­ was greater than that of humans. Huh? Sovereign Moyou frowned slightly in pain. Ripples suddenly erupted from his jade-green eyes, causing the surrounding hall to ripple violently. Amidst the intense ripples, terrifying monsters roared as they attempted to charge out of the illusory ripples. It¡¯s been so many years, but I haven¡¯t been able topletely control it. Thetter recovered, and the surrounding ripples stabilized. The roaring monsters were suppressed again. But it¡¯s also my greatest hope of bing a high-dimensional lifeform. Moyou closed his eyes and carefully studied them. He could now use the power of these high-dimensional eyes, but he still carried a burden at all times. asionally, he would even pry into the ¡®history¡¯ that these eyes had witnessed. It was torturous for him every time, but every time he experienced it, he became stronger. I wonder if I have a chance to take that step and be a higher-dimension lifeform before I die. Thetter looked forward to it. ¡­ Jishui. A guest came to Xu Jingming¡¯s residence. ¡°Lord Wu Ming.¡± A gray-robed man came to visit and smiled. ¡°I was ordered by the Primordial Research Institute to be in charge of receiving the spoils of war.¡± ¡°Have a seat.¡± Chapter 527 - 527 Voluntary Application (2) 527 Voluntary Application (2) In the reception room, Xu Jingming looked at the gray-robed man in front of him and determined at a nce that he was a Civilization-level AI! He was very simr to the Yellow-Shirted Envoy who had previously helped him. AI lifeforms were absolutely loyal and wouldn¡¯t be biased when it came to epting spoils of war and determining credit. ¡°Lord Wu Ming, you contributed greatly to this operation.¡± The gray-robed man smiled and said, ¡°Killing five Hellion Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms will be 500,000 credits.¡± The Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s records couldn¡¯t be faked. !! ¡°They¡¯re all Lv. 9.¡± Xu Jingming waved his hand and took out five blood-colored horns. ¡°All the spoils are inside. Please check them.¡± The gray-robed man nodded and took the five blood-colored horns before beginning to examine them one by one. ¡°Every Hellion blood horn is priced at ten trillion cosmic dors. This saber was refined from the Hellion evolutionary method and can be priced at three trillion cosmic dors. These eight small spaceships are good at concealment and infiltration, and each can be priced at 3.5 trillion cosmic dors¡­¡± The precious items were tabted individually; the ordinary items would be given as a list to Xu Jingming. For example, those small spaceships used by Hellion Origin lifeforms to infiltrate and escape were sold at very high prices. 3.5 trillion cosmic dors was the price the Primordial Research Institute was willing to pay. ¡°Deducting the resources plundered from Dinichthyidae and Silkworm Wanderer, the total price of the spoils is 122.3 trillion cosmic dors.¡± The gray-robed man smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Lord Wu Ming, do you have any objections?¡± ¡°Right on the mark.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The gray-robed man nodded. ¡°Then, I won¡¯t disturb you any further.¡± Taking the spoils of war with him, the gray-robed man bowed slightly and disappeared from Jishui. At the same time, 122.3 trillion cosmic dors were credited into Xu Jingming¡¯s ount. Taxes were paid once a year. It¡¯s not easy for ordinary Origin lifeforms who participate in wars to obtain spoils of war. Xu Jingming knew very well that killing alien Origin lifeforms to make a killing was something very few Origin lifeforms could do. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t feel smug. What he had earned was actually a gift from the dean. Without Nine, how could he kill those Hellion Origin lifeforms? He had to let Nine live up to its full potential as a killing machine! ¡­ Xu Jingming sat at his desk and watched his battle with the Hellion Origin lifeforms on the projection. When facing fewer than two enemies, I can exploit the little information the Hellions have on me. I can sneak an attack on one and then pursue the other. Xu Jingming thought to himself. ¡°But once I face three enemies or more, things get troublesome. Nine, what do you think?¡± ¡°Master.¡± Nine¡¯s voice echoed in the surroundings. ¡°You¡¯ve killed five Hellion Origin lifeforms, and you¡¯ll kill more in the future. One of them¡­ will definitely be revived.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He knew this¡ªParamount realm experts had revival abilities. ¡°After they¡¯re revived, your moves will no longer be a secret, Master,¡± Nine said. ¡°Moreover, the might of the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s threads is fixed! There are also limitations; you have to be extremely close to have a chance of pration. Therefore, you need to develop new moves.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°What do you think is the strongest move I can grasp in a short period of time?¡± ¡°Master, do you n on dealing with Lv. 9s or Lv. 10s?¡± Nine asked. ¡°I have to remind you¡­ In the short term, even with the uniqueness of Primordial Battle Armor #9, you can only injure Lv. 10s at best. You can¡¯t kill them.¡± ¡°To deal with Lv. 9, of course,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°To deal with Lv. 9s more efficiently!¡± Lv. 10 was the most perfect lifeform in the universe. Cosmic legends only grasped stronger moves; their bodies were the same as Lv. 10s. It was too difficult to kill such a powerful lifeform. ¡°Master, please take a look.¡± A projection appeared beside him, and a directory was disyed on it. ¡°Spacetime Travel (Cosmic Legend), Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s Thread Infiltration (Peak Lv. 10), Infinite Domain (Lv. 10), Laser (Peak Lv. 9), Fire Seed (Peak Lv. 9), Spatial Lock (Peak Lv. 9), River of Time (Top Lv. 9)¡­¡± Xu Jingming looked at the many abilities on it. ¡°Master, you¡¯re a newly advanced Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. If you want to have extraordinary strength, you have to temporarily use moves with me as the core. Spacetime Travel is used for traveling, while the most powerful killing method is using the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s threads for pration. It has many restrictions. Hellion Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms have powerful bodies. The threads formed by the Primordial Battle Armor can only injure them.¡± ¡°I suggest Master to focus on the two paths of Infinite Domain and Laser. On the one hand, you cultivate the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Light Rays volume, allowing you to improve faster on these two paths. ¡°Secondly, Infinite Domain can suppress the enemy, making it difficult for them to escape. ¡°Although the might of Laser is inferior, it can reach the speed of light, allowing faster interception of the enemy. You only need to understand the higher-level ser construction model¡¯ before I can draw on sufficient amounts of the Force to unleash strongersers.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Just these two moves?¡± ¡°I suggest you spend most of your time every day on the six main models and visualization method! This is because it¡¯s most important for you to reach Lv. 10 faster. When you reach Lv. 10, together with me, you will be virtually invincible below cosmic legends. Life Evolution¡­ is the fastest way to increase your strength.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Yes. When he reached Lv. 10 and mobilized Nine, a casual strike of his would far exceed the battle armor threads. ¡°Master, you don¡¯t have much spare time. Focusing on Infinite Domain and Laser is sufficient,¡± Nine said. ¡°To increase the might of Infinite Domain and Laser, this is what needs to be learned.¡± Nine immediately took the initiative to reveal the data. Xu Jingming took a look. The improvement of Infinite Domain required a lot of knowledge. The improvement of Laser was rtively simple. ¡°Humans have discovered 1,039 types of Laser Force structural models. I rmend that you learn the Coldfall Aurora Model. Its might is ranked third among all the models, and its difficulty is only considered average among all theser models. With your talent, I believe you will master it within a hundred years,¡± Nine rmended. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. It was said that teleportation was fast, but teleportation required rtively stable spacetime. It was easy to be interfered with inbat. Light-speed Laser attacks had miraculous effects at close range. ¡°Nine, I think that with my speed of spacetime travel¡­ The five neighboring Star Alliances of the Ansu Star Alliance are only 2.1 billion light-years away from me, so I should be able to arrive at most ces in 20 seconds, with the maximum being 30 seconds,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Should I suggest to the Primordial Research Institute to include the five neighboring Star Alliances in my defense range?¡± He wanted to do more having seen what had happened to Dinichthyidae and Silkworm Wanderer. ¡°I think it¡¯s an excellent idea,¡± Nine replied. ¡°Master, the Primordial Research Institute gave you a rtively easy mission because you had just be a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform and wanted to ensure that you remain fine mentally. They didn¡¯t even deploy you to be in the area where the Hellions¡¯ plundering is most serious.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Nine was Primordial Battle Armor #9¡¯s AI after all. It had experienced much more than its master. Since it believed that it was an excellent idea, there shouldn¡¯t be a problem. Whoosh. Xu Jingming wrote an application letter with a thought and sent it to the Primordial Research Institute. In just a few seconds, he received the reply! The Primordial Research Institute has agreed. They will immediately inform me if there is any plundering in the six Star Alliances, including the Ansu Star Alliance. Xu Jingming smiled and began studying the Force model. ... ¡­ Time passed. Xu Jingming¡¯s days guarding the six Star Alliances were actually very simple. Most of the time, he absorbed knowledge like a sponge and constantly grew. Only when news from the research institute arrived did he drop everything and head over to intercept the aliens as quickly as possible. Perhaps the Origin lifeforms he had killed hadn¡¯t been revived, so his Primordial Battle Armor thread infiltration method hadn¡¯t been exposed. Xu Jingming seeded time and time again. But the more he experienced, the crazier he devoted himself to his studies when he saw life destroyed on thes. In the blink of an eye, three years had passed since his defensive mission began. Chapter 528 - 528 Revival (1) 528 Revival (1) In the Lone Boat Star Alliance near Ansu Star Alliance, Xu Jingming stood quietly in space and patiently awaited the news. ¡°The Hellions have suffered over 30% losses in this raid. It has been 22 hours since thest attack; this team will most likely choose to retreat. Thank you for your hard work, Guardians!¡± A message from the Primordial Research Institute made Xu Jingming rx. The plundering of the Lone Boat Star Alliance should be over. When he received the mission to intercept enemies at Lone Boat Star Alliance, he remained there so that he could intercept the second and third waves more efficiently. Now that the plundering was over, it was time to return to the Ansu Star Alliance. !! Whoosh. Ripples appeared in the air around him as he stepped through. He traversed 430 million light-years in one leap. After four long-distance warps, Xu Jingming returned to the Ansu Star Alliance¡¯s Jishui. ¡°I want arge bowl of noodles and a sk of fruit wine.¡± Xu Jingming came to a restaurant close to his residence and ordered some food. Having repeatedly done interceptions and seeing the extinction of humans on habitables, he could now keep his calm. He buried these intense emotions at the bottom of his heart. Being ipetent and furious was ridiculous; only by being strong enough could he change the situation at the border. Slurp! Slurp! Xu Jingming ate his noodles as he recalled the repeated shes in the raid. ¡°Uncle Ming.¡± A voice sounded, and a youth in sportswear walked over. Xu Jingming looked up. As Qiu Qingke had be a cosmic lifeform, his body¡¯s growth and aging slowed. ¡°You¡¯re alone today?¡± Xu Jingming finished the remaining noodles in one gulp before taking a sip of fruit wine. ¡°Where are the girls beside you? Nine out of the ten times I¡¯ve seen you is with girls.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do about being pestered.¡± Qiu Qingke sat down helplessly. ¡°A genius under the age of 20, single, and a peak Lv. 6 cosmic lifeform¡­ I can¡¯t help it when they pursue me.¡± Xu Jingming curled his lips. After a few interactions, he discovered that Qiu Qingke was naturally optimistic. Perhaps he wouldn¡¯t be where he was today if he weren¡¯t optimistic, given his heavy setbacks in the past. ¡°You should get things done in order. Choose whoever you like. Don¡¯t waste the time and the emotions that others dedicate.¡± Xu Jingming took another sip of wine. ¡°Uncle Ming, you¡¯re too old-fashioned. I¡¯m not even 20 yet, so how can I choose when I haven¡¯t figured it out myself?¡± Qiu Qingke said. ¡°Naturally, I have to spend some time with them to know who¡¯s more suitable for me.¡± ¡°Moreover, ording to thews of our civilization, I can marry a maximum of ten,¡± Qiu Qingke stated. ¡°I didn¡¯t waste anyone¡¯s time and feelings. I can marry all of them!¡± Xu Jingming remained stunned. Marry ten? ¡°Oh right, Uncle Ming,¡± Qiu Qingke whispered, ¡°I heard that there¡¯s a mysteriousnd in the virtual world¡¯s Blood Rain World. As long as you sacrifice 10,000 gold, you can enter the mysteriousnd. I¡¯m now adventuring in Blood Rain World¡­ What do you think of this mysteriousnd?¡± The more he came into contact with Uncle Ming, the more unfathomable he found him. Qiu Qingke had be a cosmic lifeform, so it was very easy for him to understand who the other cosmic lifeforms on Jishui were in the virtual world. However, he couldn¡¯t find any information on Uncle Ming. Qiu Qingke wouldn¡¯t trouble Uncle Ming for no reason, but he still wanted to consult thetter at key instances. ¡°The mysteriousnd?¡± Xu Jingming took a sip of fruit wine, his eyes filled with reminiscence. ¡°That¡¯s a good ce for changing your fate.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Qiu Qingke¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°As for you¡­¡± Xu Jingming nced at Qiu Qingke and shook his head. ¡°No, you¡¯re stillcking.¡± ¡°Uncle Ming, how am Icking?¡± Qiu Qingke asked. ¡°Your strength iscking,¡± Xu Jingming answered. ¡°At the very least, you have to be a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform. It¡¯s best if you get better and reach the limit of Lv. 7¡­ before giving it a try in the mysteriousnd.¡± Qiu Qingke nodded. ¡°I¡¯m already at the limit of Lv. 6. I can sense that I will reach Lv. 7 in a few years.¡± ¡°That¡¯s some confidence.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. For example, he reached Lv. 7 in less than two years. ¡°The mysteriousnd has seven tests,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Young man, think of a way to clear them. Perhaps there will be a surprise when you reach Number Seven.¡± With that said, Xu Jingming got up and left. Qiu Qingke got up and thanked him. ¡°Thank you, Uncle Ming.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± Xu Jingming waved his hand and left with the fruit wine. Having fought the cosmic race war, Xu Jingming was more willing to help the geniuses of humanity. However, he also knew very well that countless people would attempt the mysteriousnd. How many of them could reach Number Seven? How many could be selected by the 17 top factions? But as long as one was a genius, they would eventually stand out in the mysteriousnd. Even if they couldn¡¯t join a top faction, they could join a regional faction. Of course, if one couldn¡¯t even enter a regional faction, it could only mean that their talent wascking. ****** Hellion territory. Sovereign Moyou sat on his throne and watched the returning team. Under his green eyes, the entire pce rippled like an illusion. ¡°Sovereign Moyou.¡± The Hellion team captain was a Hellion Sovereign as well, but he instinctively felt fear when faced with Sovereign Moyou¡¯s gaze. He said respectfully, ¡°The team I led had a total of 17 Origin lifeforms. We plundered the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s Lone Boat Star Alliance three times, and six Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms died. We suffered losses in every wave¡­ I think something¡¯s amiss. It should be that mysterious powerhouse.¡± Chapter 529 - 529 Revival (2) 529 Revival (2) Sovereign Moyou frowned when he heard that. His fingers slowly tapped the armrest of his throne as he whispered, ¡°That mysterious powerhouse is good at intercepting and killing. He¡¯s especially good at spacetime travel and can reach us in a short period of time every time.¡± ¡°Yes, ourpanions were intercepted in all three attempts,¡± the captain said respectfully. The other Origin lifeform members stood silently to the side. A book appeared in front of the Sovereign Moyou, and he flipped it open to read the content. ¡°In the past three years, we have sent teams to the six Star Alliances centered around the Ansu Star Alliance for a total of nine times! The frequency of our plundering has greatly decreased,¡± Moyou said. !! Yes, on average, each of the six Star Alliances was only plundered once. ¡°An average of more than 30% of the nine Hellion teams suffered losses.¡± Moyou frowned. ¡°Two Sovereigns and 59 Overlords died in battle. We suffered immense losses.¡± ¡°Sovereign Moyou, we¡¯ve lost a lot in the past three years in these six Star Alliances, but our gains were tiny.¡± The Hellion captain said, ¡°Can we temporarily give up on plundering the six Star Alliances?¡± ¡°If we give up, that mysterious powerhouse will go to the other Star Alliances,¡± Sovereign Moyou said calmly. ¡°Therefore, we have to keep up the plundering even if it means a reduced frequency.¡± ¡°You are dismissed.¡± Sovereign Moyou waved them away. ¡°Yes, Sovereign.¡± This Hellion team bowed respectfully and left. Sovereign Moyou sat alone in his pce and thought to himself, I¡¯ve always been in charge of plundering the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. Who is this mysterious powerhouse who can cover six Star Alliances? It¡¯s easier to deal with him after figuring out who he is, Moyou thought. Huh? Sovereign Moyou sensed something and turned to look in a direction, his eyes filled with excitement. Progenitor is back? ¡­ The Hellions were different from humans. Humans had males and females who could produce offspring almost indefinitely. Although the Hellions could produce an egg themselves, the origins of the Hellions¡ªthe countless eggs were produced on arge scale. Many eggs were also produced on arge scale in this present day. Tracing back to the source, it was the Hellion Progenitor who created countless eggs, resulting in the birth of the Hellion race. As for the Hellion Progenitor¡­ ording to the cosmic human race¡¯s intelligence, he was an ancient lifeform that had descended into this universe from a high-dimensional space. As the Progenitor of the Hellions, he was the only existence that waspletely different from the rest. ¡°Progenitor.¡± A total of five figures gathered and bowed respectfully. The Hellions had two Paramounts. One was the Progenitor, and the other was the only emperor of the Hellions. Be it strength or status, the Progenitor was clearly much higher. ¡°Are the five of you the ones on duty now?¡± A behemoth looked down at the five of them. This behemoth looked like a mountain and was 1.26 light-years tall. The aura he naturally emitted made the five Sovereigns in charge of the reception tremble. When they saw him, they seemed to see distorted spacetime and endless mountains. 1.26 light-years was a converged power projection of him onto the universe. As an ancient high-dimensional lifeform, the five Sovereigns wouldn¡¯t be able to maintain their calm and rationality when they saw the Progenitor¡¯s true appearance. ¡°Progenitor, three of the ten great Sovereigns are fighting the humans, and two are fighting the Frosts,¡± the leading Sovereign said respectfully. ¡°Humans and the Frosts are both among the top five species of this universe. I never expected the species I created to survive under the pressure of those two species.¡± The Hellion Progenitor chuckled. The five Sovereigns listened obediently. They knew very well that their Progenitor treated their entire species as an experiment. All they could do was be an extremely outstanding experimental product to ensure that the Progenitor didn¡¯t give up on them. ¡°Which Sovereigns and Overlords need to be revived this time?¡± The mountain-like Progenitor looked down at them. ¡°Progenitor, this is the resurrection list.¡± One of the Sovereigns handed it over respectfully. A golden piece of paper flew out and floated in midair. The Progenitor took a look. ¡°If they¡¯ve satisfied the requirement, they can be revived. Those who fail to meet the requirement, I guess half of them can be revived since you kids requested it.¡± As the Progenitor spoke, the sound of a gushing river began to appear. Countless illusory rivers appeared with countless lives in them. They were lodged to a certain level or node of the river, like floating amber. The five Sovereigns watched. High-dimensional lifeforms can jump out of the timeline and the restraints of the entire universe, easily capturing lifeforms in different nodes in the universe¡¯s past. The five Sovereigns knew their Progenitor¡¯s means very well. In terms of resurrection, the emperor did so slowly, and it clearly exhausted him¡ªthe price was very high. The Progenitor did it as casually as ying in water. Ssh! This towering mountain extended more than 100 arms into the illusory river, and the river gurgled. The five Sovereigns were terrified, having sensed the terrifying energy contained in the arms. They would be obliterated the moment they leaked. ¡°I¡¯ve fished them out.¡± The Progenitor swung his 100 arms, and frozen amber-like figures were thrown behind the five Sovereigns. They left the illusory river and returned to reality, waking up one after another. ¡°I¡¯m alive?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been revived?¡± These Lv. 10 Sovereigns and Lv. 9 Overlords were pleasantly surprised, but their hearts ached for the loss of their credit! This was because the corresponding credit would be deducted after being revived. Immediately after, they saw an iparably mighty existence. ¡°Progenitor.¡± These resurrected Hellion Origin lifeforms kneeled down respectfully. Some of them even shed tears of excitement because this was the first time some of them were seeing the progenitor of the Hellions. The Progenitor looked down. ¡°Children, be careful. Fishing you out makes the universe more resistant to me! I need to give it benefits and please it; it¡¯s troublesome.¡± ¡°It¡¯s our fault for being ipetent,¡± the five Sovereigns said. The other Hellion Origin lifeforms kneeled down, feeling extremely ashamed that they had made their progenitor do such dirty work. Any Hellion lifeform instinctively admired and respected the Progenitor, and they were willing to give up everything for the Progenitor. ¡°You may leave,¡± the Progenitor said. The five Sovereigns and the revived Hellion Origin lifeforms were all teleported away and disappeared. Meeting these children requires me to suppress myself with all my might. I¡¯m afraid that if I¡¯m not careful, I might leak a trace of power, killing all of them. It¡¯s not easy to groom so many children. The mountain-like Progenitor immediately released the restrictions and returned to a distorted figure before disappearing. Chapter 530 - 530 Trap 530 Trap In Sovereign Moyou¡¯s pce. Eight Hellion Origin lifeforms stood at the bottom. ¡°I also made contact with that mysterious powerhouse. Dozens of threads extended out of his palm and drilled into my body, instantly annihting me.¡± A Hellion said respectfully, ¡°This is the scene of me being killed.¡± He extended his left hand and revealed the scene in his memory. Replication of memories was easy for any Origin lifeform. ¡°For me, dozens of threads separated from the spear and drilled into my body after I was struck by his spear. This is the scene of me being killed.¡± ¡°This is mine¡­¡± The scenes of the Hellion Origin lifeforms being killed appeared. Sovereign Moyou looked at the scenes of the spear-wielding human killing the Hellions. He can instant-transmit tens of light-years when in pursuit? As long as you make contact, you¡¯ll be prated and killed by dozens of colorful threads? Suspected to be a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform? Sovereign Moyou silently summarized arge amount of information. ¡°Who is this human?¡± Sovereign Moyou asked. ¡°Who knows him?¡± The eight Hellion Origin lifeforms shook their heads. Even though they had been killed and revived, they still didn¡¯t know¡­ who this human was. ¡°Sovereign Moyou,¡± a Hellion Origin lifeform said respectfully, ¡°there¡¯s no information about this person in the intelligence we Hellions have gathered on human Origin lifeforms. He should¡¯ve changed his appearance.¡± ¡°In just three years, it¡¯s estimated that at least 30 Hellion Origin lifeforms have died at his hands. Most of them weren¡¯t qualified for revival.¡± Sovereign Moyou¡¯s green eyes turned colder. ¡°With such efficiency, he naturally has to hide his identity.¡± Although the ones who died were all Lv. 9, what kind of losses would they be suffering in 10,000 years if they lost more than 10 Origin lifeforms a year? ¡°Even a peak Lv. 10 human is far less efficient than him.¡± Sovereign Moyou¡¯s voice turned colder. ¡°Moreover, he¡¯s only active around the Ansu Star Alliance. If he were to head to the front lines where things are most intense, the number of Hellion Overlords he can kill every year would increase exponentially.¡± The eight resurrected Hellion Origin lifeforms were also very solemn. ¡°The cosmic humans¡¯ Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms are distributed among the three advanced cosmic civilizations and the 5,632 Star Alliances. There are tens of millions of them! Among them, spears aremon. More than a million human Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms use spears, so there¡¯s no way to find out his identity,¡± a Hellion said, stumped. ¡°Perhaps the weapon he¡¯s best at isn¡¯t a spear. On the surface, he¡¯s attacking with a spear, but in fact, it¡¯s those dozens of transparent threads,¡± a Hellion retorted. ¡°He¡¯s very sinister! He may appear above board on the surface using light techniques, but he employs sinister killer moves made from those strange threads.¡± The eight resurrected Hellion Origin lifeforms found the threads sinister. Sovereign Moyou nodded and waved his hand gently. ¡°You are dismissed.¡± The eight Hellion Origin lifeforms bowed respectfully and left. ¡­ Five dayster. Sovereign Moyout arrived in a dark world. Tentacle projections roamed this world, and an evil aura spread and corroded him. He walked calmly andpletely resisted the evil aura. Finally, he arrived in front of thergestke in the Dark World. ¡°Sovereign Uke.¡± Brrp~~~ Bubbles began to appear in theke, and a behemoth slowly surfaced. The tentacle phantoms in the dark world quickly retracted and returned to the behemoth¡¯s body. As it appeared, the behemoth shrunk. When he came out of theke, he had already be a normal-looking Hellion Sovereign. His body was wrapped in a robe, and the only head that was exposed was filled with holes. His eyes were like endless pools. He was Sovereign Uke. ¡°Sovereign Moyou?¡± Sovereign Uke didn¡¯t open his mouth, but his voice echoed in the surroundings. ¡°You can¡¯t even speak?¡± Thetter was a little worried. ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do about it. The low amount of credits needed to exchange for a tentacle left behind by a high-dimensional lifeform is what I can barely afford.¡± Sovereign Uke nced at the Sovereign Moyou, his voice resounding. ¡°You took too much risk. The fusion of dead high-dimensional lifeforms¡¯ body parts is very dangerous,¡± Sovereign Moyou said. ¡°But once the fusion is sessful and you haveplete control over it, the strength you can unleash will also be very powerful. You were ranked 19th during thetest ¡¯emperor¡¯ ranking. You shouldn¡¯t be far from controlling it, right?¡± Sovereign Uke nodded, and his voice sounded: ¡°Soon.¡± He was top 20 among the Hellion Sovereigns without aplete fusion. Once he seeded, the rankings for the top 10 great Sovereigns would likely change. ¡°Sovereign Uke, you¡¯re the strongest of the many Sovereigns under me,¡± thetter said. ¡°All these years, I¡¯ve never let you step into the battlefield.¡± ¡°I¡¯m very grateful.¡± Sovereign Uke nodded. Although their evolutionary method focused onbat, fusing with a high-dimensional spatial object required some solitary time. ¡°A very powerful opponent has appeared in the humans¡¯ Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector that I¡¯m in charge of plundering. I¡¯ll send you all the information on him.¡± Sovereign Moyou immediately transmitted a wisp of information to the other party. ¡°The efficiency of interception isparable to a cosmic legend? Yet, he¡¯s only a peak Lv. 9 in head-onbat? Employs sneak attacks via a sinister move?¡± Sovereign Uke quickly gathered the information. ¡°I determined that he¡¯s most likely a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. He only possesses a strange item,¡± Sovereign Moyou stated. ¡°I agree with your judgment. If he were Lv. 10, his efficiency in killing would be higher.¡± Sovereign Uke nodded. Sovereign Moyou said, ¡°I¡¯ve temporarily given this mysterious human powerhouse a code name¡ªDark Spearman. He appears open and aboveboard, but he¡¯s actually very sinister. I¡¯ve thought about it. Of the Sovereigns I¡¯m managing, you have the greatest chance of seeding.¡± ¡°I believe the cosmic humans will revive him after he¡¯s killed, but most importantly¡­ the strange object he carries,¡± Sovereign Moyou said. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s a treasure that¡¯s good at spacetime teleportation. The value of this treasure on the battlefield is immeasurable. If you sessfully obtain that strange object and return, you will definitely be well rewarded.¡± Sovereign Uke nodded and said, ¡°It¡¯s been more than 10,000 years since Ist fought on the battlefield. Alright, I¡¯ll deal with him.¡± ¡°Based on his habit of intercepting and rescuing, I¡¯ve formted a detailed n for you.¡± Sovereign Moyou smiled and said, ¡°Oh right, I also have to remind you that ording to the information from the revived Origin lifeforms, the human¡ªMr. Jane¡ªis also in the Ansu Star Alliance.¡± ¡°Jane?¡± Sovereign Uke didn¡¯t mind. ¡°I can¡¯t kill him yet, but he can¡¯t do anything to me.¡± Sovereign Moyou was aware of this, a reason why he sent Sovereign Uke. If it wasn¡¯t stipted that at least half of the ten great Sovereigns had to be stationed in the rear at all times, Sovereign Moyou would¡¯ve long personally headed to the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. ¡­ In the virtual world. ... In a beautiful world, Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, and Xu Lixing were having a pic on the mountaintop. They sat on a nket, eating barbecue and drinking beer from Earth. Although Xu Jingming focused on studying every day, he could maintain three clones in the virtual world. He still kept one clone with his family. Studying was important, but so was spending time with his family. ¡°Lixing, are you stressed with the business? Are you under a lot of pressure?¡± Xu Jingming asked as he drank his beer. ¡°Dad, I¡¯m alreadypletely familiar with everything. I¡¯m not pressured at all when dealing with matters.¡± Xu Lixing was very confident. ¡°I can be considered a genius in the business world, and I¡¯m sessful in every business.¡± ¡°You think it¡¯s your talent? That¡¯s because¡­ many factions offered to benefit us when interacting with us for the first time.¡± Li Miaomiao put her daughter¡¯s arrogance in check. ¡°Mom, you always undermine me when I brag in front of Dad.¡± Xu Lixing was helpless. ¡°But regardless of whether it¡¯s a gift or not, I find everything quite rxed and simple. Everything is going smoothly.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and gazed at her husband. ¡°On the one hand, all the partners are very cooperative. On the other hand, by following Mr. Pang and the other think tanks¡¯ suggestions, the corporation has been advancing steadily.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°We didn¡¯t have much business in the beginning, but with time, it will expand. The various factions in the universe won¡¯t keep giving in to us. When the timees, thepetition will be more and more intense. Be prepared.¡± ¡°Our corporation¡¯s business is indeed nothingpared to those titans,¡± Xu Lixing said. Only when she truly managed the corporation did she realize¡­ The 100 trillion cosmic dors from before were really nothingpared to the trulyrge factions in the universe. In fact, they couldn¡¯t afford even one of the Redmond Group¡¯s Yellow-Shirted Envoys, nor did they have the means to buy one. ... Xu Jingming nodded. The corporation needs time. I will invest more when things are more mature. There was nothing he could do about it. Be it thepensation from the ck Moon civilization or the war spoils from killing the Hellion Origin lifeforms, Xu Jingming¡¯s savings had already exceeded a quadrillion cosmic dors. If I continue killing like this, the wealth I¡¯d umte in a thousand years will probably beparable to some regional factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. Xu Jingming knew very well how quickly he could umte wealth. All of this stemmed from him possessing the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s fastest Primordial Battle Armor #9. His strength was only an insignificant portion, but he was improving every year. Huh? Xu Jingming¡¯s expression suddenly changed, and his eyes turned colder. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing sensed that something was amiss. ¡°I received a mission. I¡¯m rushing to my destination in reality,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°I¡¯ll log off first.¡± ¡°Be careful.¡± ¡°Dad, be careful.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing exhorted as Xu Jingming disappeared and went offline. Although he still had his avatar clone online while traveling, he still needed to devote 100% of his attention to the uing battle with the Hellion Origin lifeforms. ¡­ On an extremely quiet habitable. On the, be it humans or animals, they had died in silence. They didn¡¯t ¡®dissipate,¡¯ and their corpses remained. Countless corpses remain strewn everywhere on the. The only ¡®living thing¡¯ was a Hellion wrapped in a robe standing calmly on the city streets. Only his tattered face was revealed. He didn¡¯t use any moves¡ªall he did was descend on this, and all the humans and animals on the naturally died. ording to the interception rules determined by Sovereign Moyou, the location of this habitable¡­ is most likely within the confines of that mysterious powerhouse. Sovereign Uke waited silently. If that mysterious powerhouse heads to another area, it will be that team¡¯s misfortune. He had led a team of 15 Hellion Overlords. They split up as usual! If he was the only one taking action, the humans would also determine that something was amiss. They would send Mr. Jane or someone else. Huh? Just seven seconds after Sovereign Uke¡¯s descent, he suddenly looked up at a spot in space 0.18 light-years away. A ck-robed human passed through the spatial ripples and appeared. Chapter 531 - 531 Return 531 Return Sovereign Uke had received detailed information from Sovereign Moyou. He knew very well that this mysterious human power had fought Hellion Origin lifeforms many times in the past three years! This mysterious powerhouse could easily kill a Lv. 9 Hellion. If he encountered a Lv. 10? This mysterious expert wouldn¡¯t hesitate to escape! In terms of warping, even Lv. 10 Hellions couldn¡¯t catch up. ¡°Sovereign Uke, you have to trap him immediately and capture him alive,¡± Sovereign Moyou had exhorted him previously. Sovereign Uke was well-prepared. Therefore, when he saw Xu Jingming appear in space 0.18 light-years away, he had already made a move. ¡­ The moment Xu Jingming appeared, he felt the surrounding space turn into a cage! The distorted cage was over 10,000 kilometers in diameter,pletely isting him from the outside world. It¡¯s a Lv. 10. Xu Jingming immediately realized the strength of his opponent. ¡°Moreover, it¡¯s stronger than the Lv. 10s I previously encountered.¡± Attacking from afar was the basic move of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform! Their control over spacetime had reached a very high level; it was verymon for them to tten a from half a light-year away. Although they were 0.18 light-years apart, many of Sovereign Uke¡¯s moves had already descended upon Xu Jingming. This was also the reason why Xu Jingming fled whenever he encountered a Lv. 10. It was because he couldn¡¯t touch the other party at all, but the other party could attack from afar. I can¡¯t defeat Lv. 10. I need to leave! Xu Jingming immediately wanted to teleport away, but the spacetime cage suddenly froze, freezing space and his entire body. He couldn¡¯t move at all, as if he were a statue. As he froze, the tentacle projections seeped into his body. Xu Jingming was immobile! He was like a sculpture without any thought! ¡°Hmph.¡± Sovereign Uke looked up and watched this scene from afar. He used the tentacle in his body topletely envelop Xu Jingming¡¯s location with his consciousness. The high-dimensional strength contained in the tentacle made aplete intrusion! The spacetime cage was only superficial; the interior of the cage was actually an intrusion of high-dimensional forces. Itpletely froze and invaded his adversary¡¯s mind and consciousness. ¡­ ¡°High-dimensional force intrusion detected¡­¡± ¡°Master has lost consciousness.¡± ¡°Activating backup n¡ªReturn!¡± The motionless, sculpture-like Xu Jingming suddenly emitted colorful streams of light. Whoosh! The colorful streams of light wrapped around him and instantly teleported him out of the spacetime cage, disappearing from Sovereign Uke¡¯s detection range. ¡°What?¡± Sovereign Uke teleported and arrived beside the spacetime cage. He carefully examined his surroundings in disbelief for dozens of light years. He searched repeatedly, but he couldn¡¯t detect any traces of the colorful stream of light. He can escape my intrusion? Sovereign Uke was in disbelief. How is this possible? Spacetime waspletely frozen. I didn¡¯t sense him forcefully traversing spacetime. It felt like he just disappeared? He left through a high-dimensional tunnel? Sovereign Uke was very good at this aspect after all, and he vaguely deduced the truth behind Xu Jingming¡¯s escape. Leaving this spacetime and entering a higher-dimensional tunnel? How could I stop him? It can only happen if a Paramount takes action, Sovereign Uke thought. Paramount existences were high-dimensional lifeforms. The high-dimensional tunnels that were very mysterious to Origin lifeforms like them were normal paths in front of high-dimensional lifeforms, so they could naturally intercept such means of traveling easily. We can¡¯t see or sense the high-dimensional tunnel, much less intercept it. Sovereign Uke shook his head. Unless we capture him at close range, he will be able to grab any chances of escaping with such a powerful escape method. I scared him this time. He will immediately flee if something goes wrong in the future. Sovereign Uke was very certain that he couldn¡¯t capture the Dark Spearman at all. He immediately sent a retreat signal to all his team members. Since he couldn¡¯t catch Xu Jingming, he didn¡¯t want to waste time here. ****** At the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute, deep in the mountain where countless kinds of Primordial Battle Armor were hidden. The spot where Xu Jingming had once received Primordial Battle Armor #9. Whoosh. A colorful stream of light descended, and colorful lights converged to reveal him. Xu Jingming floated there motionless as if he had lost consciousness. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Secretary General cksky appeared to the side and frowned at the current Xu Jingming. ¡°Master encountered Sovereign Uke. He was invaded by high-dimensional forces. Although I blocked most of them and rushed back as soon as possible, the high-dimensional forces still affected Master.¡± Nine¡¯s voice echoed in the surroundings. Secretary General cksky nodded slightly. All the Primordial Battle Armor was under his management, so numbered battle armor was naturally included. Chi! Chi! Chi! Secretary General cksky extended his right hand, and a gray stream of air was stripped from Xu Jingming¡¯s body. Secretary General cksky was a high-dimensional lifeform to begin with. Even if he could only use carriers, it was still very easy to strip out this trace of aura. ¡°Wh¡ª¡± Only then did Xu Jingming regain consciousness and look around. This is where I obtained the Primordial Battle Armor. Xu Jingming looked at the different-colored liquid droplets floating in the mountain. I was clearly in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, but I¡¯m now back at the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute. ¡°Secretary General cksky.¡± Xu Jingming also saw his senior and immediately bowed. ¡°It was Secretary General cksky who helped expel the high-dimensional traces from your body,¡± Nine exined. ¡°High-dimensional traces?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. Secretary General cksky nodded. ¡°This is also the reason why you weren¡¯t sent to the front lines. It¡¯s easier to encounter powerhouses who have fused with high-dimensional spatial wonders at the front lines¡­ It¡¯s still too dangerous for you.¡± ¡°Although Nine can use Return and bring you back to the Primordial Research Institute,¡± Secretary General cksky said, ¡°you won¡¯t be able to return if you¡¯re captured along with Nine.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He also knew that Primordial Battle Armor #9¡¯s best escape move was Return! ... ¡°I recognize that Hellion Sovereign¡ªhe¡¯s Sovereign Uke,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°He¡¯s ranked 19th among the thousands of Hellion Sovereigns. I can¡¯t defend against the power he used.¡± ¡°You need to increase your strength. The stronger you are, the stronger Nine will be,¡± Secretary General cksky stated. ¡°Also, your mental strength has to increase. With a stronger mind that¡¯s further augmented with Nine¡¯s resistance¡­ It won¡¯t be to the point where you can¡¯t resist.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Yes, he lost consciousness once the tentacle projection descended. ¡°I feel terrible now,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°A monster with tentacles constantly appears in my consciousness.¡± ¡°These are only some of the aftereffects,¡± cksky exined. ¡°I¡¯m certain that I¡¯ve stripped away the lingering powers. You just need to stabilize your state of mind and slowly shake off its effects.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°Visualizing the Primordial Star will be helpful. You¡¯ll probably be fine in a few years,¡± Secretary General cksky remarked. ¡°Alright, you should hurry back.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming immediately used the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s teleportation to quickly return to the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. ¡­ ... Hellion territory, in Sovereign Moyou¡¯s pce. ¡°Sovereign Moyou.¡± The wrapped Sovereign Uke stood beneath the throne; there were only the two of them in the hall. ¡°You failed?¡± Sovereign Moyou found it unbelievable. Sovereign Uke nodded. ¡°Yes, I acted personally. I froze spacetime the moment he appeared, and I could even determine that he had lost consciousness! However, a colorful force wrapped around him, allowing him to escape. He left this universe¡¯s spacetime, and I couldn¡¯t detect him at all, nor could I see any traces of his spacetime teleportation. I can only guess¡­ that he most likely used a high-dimensional tunnel.¡± ¡°A high-dimensional tunnel?¡± Sovereign Moyou was a little stunned. ¡°Even if we kill him across space, the mysterious force will execute an escape with him. Paramount humans will also revive him.¡± Sovereign Uke shook his head. ¡°He can escape unless we capture him instantly.¡± ¡°I couldn¡¯t think of a way to capture him, so I came back,¡± Sovereign Uke said. Sovereign Moyou was vexed. This method of escape gave him a headache. ¡°I shall return then,¡± Sovereign Uke said. ¡°Sovereign Uke. In 59 years, Sovereign Qiya will return from the front lines to rece me, and I¡¯ll go to the front line to fight the humans. When that happens, you¡¯ll be managed by Sovereign Qiya. Be careful.¡± Sovereign Uke frowned slightly. With an old friend like Sovereign Moyou, he could cultivate in peace. However, Sovereign Qiya¡¯s methods were much more ruthless. ¡°Okay.¡± Sovereign Uke nodded and turned to leave. Sovereign Moyou sat on his throne and frowned slightly. Another huge problem that can¡¯t be resolved. There were some terrifying powerhouses among the cosmic humans that gave the Hellions a headache, but most of them fought the Void Celestials. Very few fought the Hellions. ¡­ Jishui. Xu Jingming drank in an al fresco setting. He wasn¡¯t studying; instead, hepletely emptied his mind. He looked up at the sky and felt a huge eye staring at him. The pressure constantly affected him. Secretary General cksky said that he hadpletely expelled the remnant powers in my body. It¡¯s only a side effect. Xu Jingmingforted himself. Only by cultivating his visualization and viewing the Primordial Star would he not be affected. However, extended periods of visualization exhausted one mentally. When one reached their limits, the aftereffects would only be greater. Take it slow. It¡¯ll get better with time. Xu Jingming received his daughter¡¯s message and immediately entered the virtual world with a thought. On the mountaintop; the same old ce. Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were waiting. The mother-daughter duo heaved a sigh of relief when they saw Xu Jingming appear. ¡°Dad, it¡¯s been three days since you epted the mission, but you haven¡¯t contacted us,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°Mom and I were a little worried, so we couldn¡¯t help but send you a message.¡± ¡°I was dyed by something.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Did the mission go well?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I encountered some trouble, but it¡¯s been resolved,¡± Xu Jingming answered with a smile. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you? As long as I make enough contributions, an Origin lifeform will be revived by a Paramount even if they die in battle. Therefore, I¡¯m still very safe.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°Are there any good shows today?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Although his mind was affected, he suppressed it. He maintained hisposure when facing his wife and daughter. ¡°There¡¯s a very grand performance. Let¡¯s go; I¡¯ll bring you there.¡± Xu Lixing immediately pulled her parents to another virtual world. ¡­ Xu Jingming gradually escaped the influence of the high-dimensional power, and his life returned to normal. He mainly studied and visualized every day, as well as carried out missions to kill the Hellion Origin lifeforms. At the same time, he paid attention to the growth of his homeworld¡¯s civilization and his family. Through such days, Xu Jingming slowly improved in every aspect. His knowledge, mental strength, and usage of Primordial Battle Armor #9 were all improving. As the efficiency of interception was too high, the frequency of plundering in the area he was in charge of decreased dramatically. Therefore, the Primordial Research Institute often changed the ces Xu Jingming presided over every few years. However, they kept him away from the front lines! They clearly didn¡¯t want Xu Jingming toe into contact with the most terrifying Hellion existences. Unknowingly, 89 years passed. Chapter 532 - 532 89 Years Later 532 89 Years Later I¡¯m already 152 years old in the blink of an eye. Xu Jingming walked on a patch of grass. I once felt that time passed very slowly. I trained hard when I was young, participated inpetitions in adulthood, recuperated after breaking my leg, made aeback, and then retired¡­ Back then, I felt that I had lived half my life. I nned to spend the rest of my life in Mingyue City with Miaomiao. Who would¡¯ve thought that was just the beginning? With the arrival of the virtual world and the evolutionary methods made universal, I cultivated and experienced all kinds of things before finally bing an Origin lifeform. Earth¡¯s fate changed as a result. The 60 years from birth to bing an Origin lifeform felt very long. 92 years have passed since I became an Origin lifeform, but I find time passing so quickly. Xu Jingming also sighed. It was very rare for anyone to live past 100 years old before the advent of the virtual world. It was now verymon for people on Earth to live beyond 100. To cosmic lifeforms, those in their 100s could only be considered children. To an Origin lifeform¡­ not many Origin lifeforms were that young. It¡¯s hard to imagine what the me in a few thousand years or tens of thousands of years will be like. Xu Jingming¡¯s state of mind was also different from before he became an Origin lifeform. He had guarded the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector for 92 years and had intercepted many Hellions, but he had also seen too many decimated habitables. This changed his mentality. His state of mind was as vast as the sea, and he could withstand these impacts. However, these impacts also broadened Xu Jingming¡¯s mind, boosting his motivation. He had a very strong belief. He had to change the situation¡ªthe fate of the countless habitables¡ªat the border from having to experience the cmity time and time again. Perhaps he was overestimating himself a little, but he didn¡¯t seek perfect and permanent realization. A tiny change for the better was sufficient. For example, in the past 92 years, the number of Star Alliances being ¡®plundered¡¯ dropped significantly after so many Hellion Origin lifeforms were killed. Statistics revealed that Xu Jingming had saved at least tens of thousands of habitables. Although this was nothingpared to the countless habitables implicated at the border between the three cosmic sectors and the Hellions or the border between the five cosmic sectors and the Void Celestials, Xu Jingming believed that his influence would only increase as he improved himself. Whoosh. Xu Jingming walked on the grass, and a chair, table, and a great schr appeared in front of him. ¡°Sir,¡± Xu Jingming greeted humbly. ¡°Wu Ming.¡± This great schr, Mang Yu, was bald, and his golden eyes were very gentle. He was a councilor of the Cosmic Human Alliance, and his educational level had reached Lv. 132. He had extremely high achievements in auxiliary spatial models, and he had created 15 auxiliary spatial models himself. ¡°Our time is precious,¡± Mang Yu said with a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and sat in a chair. ¡°We ended ourst lesson pertaining to the 172 spatial model.¡± Mang Yu pointed to his side, and arge number of three-dimensional diagrams appeared out of thin air. Xu Jingming listened attentively. If he wanted to be a Lv. 10 with the Heavenly Python Evolution, he needed to master six Force models. Only by mastering them could he have the required knowledge. When Xu Jingming first became an Origin lifeform, he relied on his powerful brain to constantly absorb knowledge! When learning rtively superficial knowledge, Xu Jingming improved rapidly and constantly every day. But after studying for more than 30 years, his improvement slowed down as his educational level reached Lv. 80. This was because the curriculum only became more and more profound! Just the brain of an Origin lifeform wasn¡¯t enough to solve many problems. Therefore¡­ Xu Jingming started hiring teachers! To study a Force model, one had to hire great schrs with very high achievements in Force models! These great schrs were also Origin lifeforms and could simultaneously maintain three clones in the virtual world. Although they were very busy, it was still very easy to arrange for a clone to give some simple lectures! This was also a big bulk of their ie. Yes, the fees these great schrs charged for their lectures were very expensive. ¡°Sir, please pause. I don¡¯t understand this. How does the spatial structure change at this step?¡± Xu Jingming immediately asked. ¡°Oh, the transformation of the spatial structure is very simple. How about this? I¡¯ll dissect it and exin it in detail.¡± Mang Yu understood Xu Jingming¡¯s confusion and described it in depth again, afraid that Xu Jingming wouldn¡¯t understand. He even used all kinds of examples to elucidate his point. Xu Jingming nodded. The problems he encountered when immersing himself in research alone could be analyzed by such great schrs from different angles, causing the difficulty to plummet. Unknowingly, ten hours passed. ¡°That¡¯s all for today¡¯s ss,¡± Mang Yu said with a smile. ¡°See you tomorrow.¡± ¡°Thank you, sir,¡± Xu Jingming thanked. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s my job to teach you well. Otherwise, if word gets out¡­ many people will probably criticize me for not doing my job after being paid.¡± Mang Yu chuckled. He knew very well that Wu Ming was one of the top geniuses on the cosmic human race¡¯s evolutionary path. His talent was probablyparable to Redmond¡¯s. Mang Yu wasn¡¯t arrogant in any way when teaching him. His lessons were very expensive¡ªone billion cosmic dors an hour. However, his attitude was different when facing different students. At the very least, he was very polite to Xu Jingming. ¡°Sir, your teaching is excellent. I feel that it won¡¯t be long before Ipletely grasp the auxiliary spatial model,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. ¡°You¡¯re smart,¡± Mang Yu said. ¡°If you put your mind to it, you have the talent as a schr. Of course¡­ for an evolutionary genius like you, grasping a certain level of science is sufficient. Any deeper will only mislead you.¡± The two chatted briefly before the great schr left. One billion cosmic dors an hour, so a day of tutoring costs ten billion cosmic dors. It¡¯s very expensive, but it¡¯s worth it! Xu Jingming was still very satisfied. Ever since he hired great schrs to give him lectures, his rual of knowledge reentered a channel for rapid growth. I¡¯ve already grasped four of the six Force models needed for Life Evolution. I can probably grasp the fifth auxiliary spatial model in a year, Xu Jingming thought. I reckon¡­ I should be able to grasp the most difficult sixth model in a century or two. Going from Lv. 9 to Lv. 10 in 200 to 300 years is considered very fast. Xu Jingming was still very satisfied. He spent a huge sum of money hiring great schrs because he wanted to improve quickly enough and increase his chances of bing a Paramount. As for money? Xu Jingming had umted wealth very quickly by intercepting and killing Hellion Origin lifeforms. He couldn¡¯t spend it as fast as he earned! Education Lv. 87. Xu Jingming opened his interface and took a look. Xu Jingming¡¯s educational level finally reached Lv. 87; it was the culmination of 92 years of work thanks to the brain of an Origin lifeform, his natural talent, and the guidance of different great schrs. Even without Nine, my strength is considered at the apex among Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms. Xu Jingming knew very well because he received such an appraisal from the virtual world. He had learned the Light Rays legacy, so hisbat strength was quite strong. With the umtion of my knowledge and the improvement of my mental strength over the years, I can unleash Nine¡¯s strength to a greater extent. Many of my methods have reached the level of a top Lv. 10. Xu Jingming was quite satisfied. Now, he dared to fight a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform head-on. ... Light Rays¡¯ Visualization, however, has been stuck at Lv. 9 after so many years. Xu Jingming frowned. Before he became an Origin lifeform, his visualization had reached Lv. 8. He reached Lv. 9 with the visualization method about 30 years into being an Origin lifeform. Then, it came to a standstill. It¡¯s getting harder and harder to visualize. Xu Jingming found it worrisome. Mental strength was very important every step on the evolutionary path. Moreover, his mental strength determined how much strength the Primordial Battle Armor #9 could unleash. One step at a time. Xu Jingming quickly calmed down. ¡­ In the virtual world. Xu Jingming and his wife, Li Miaomiao, rode their galloping horses. Regardless of what happened in reality, Xu Jingming insisted on spending time with his family in the virtual world every day. ¡°Those bandits wanted to rob me just now.¡± Li Miaomiao rode her horse and smiled like a blooming flower. ¡°I drew my sword and killed more than half of the bandits with a sh. This Sword Qi World is really interesting. All of them are swordsmen; I like them very much.¡± ¡°When I request for a gathering, our daughter always says that she has something on. Is it because the corporation has left too much on its te?¡± ... ¡°Let me tell you some good news,¡± Li Miaomiao whispered. ¡°Our daughter is finally in a rtionship again.¡± ¡°A rtionship?¡± Xu Jingming revealed a look of delight. ¡°It¡¯s been more than 90 years, and this day has finallye. I thought our daughter wouldn¡¯t date for the rest of her life.¡± Their daughter, Xu Lixing, had dated Qin Fangke from the Oro family back then. Later on, Xu Jingming became an Origin lifeform, and countless people pursued Xu Lixing. However, Xu Lixing never bothered with them, causing Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao to worry. ¡°Our daughter has been with him in the virtual world for ten years. She likes him, so she shared it with me,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Dating only after ten years? This girl sure can hold it in,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°I couldn¡¯t tell at all if she hadn¡¯t revealed it. Our daughter is getting better at hiding things. ording to her, she had entered a virtual world, and the man is her junior brother!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the man¡¯s situation in real life? Don¡¯t let Qin Fangke¡¯s situation repeat itself.¡± Xu Jingming was worried. ¡°ording to our daughter, she¡¯s very confident that she won¡¯t make a mistake. She ns on asking about that junior brother¡¯s actual situation in the near future.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Suddenly, Xu Jingming received a message. As he was constantly on standby to intercept Hellion Origin lifeforms, his settings¡­ were to receive messages at all times. Senior Brother Redeye has broken through and be an Origin lifeform? Xu Jingming was a little stunned when he received the message and read it. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°You remember Senior Brother Redeye?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Li Miaomiao replied with a smile. ¡°He found his true love in Demon Vanquishing World. I heard from you that he has a very powerful background.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve long heard the rumors. I knew he had a powerful background, but I never expected it to be this powerful.¡± Even with his mental fortitude, he was a little stunned when he learned of Redeye¡¯s true identity. Chapter 533 - 533 Redeye’s Deal 533 Redeye¡¯s Deal The couple temporarily left the virtual world and returned to their personal space. ¡°Jingming, you previously said that Redeye is rted to a Paramount,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Is there a background more powerful than that?¡± Xu Jingming sat down. ¡°The three Paramounts have lived for a long time, so I originally thought¡­ that Senior Brother Redeye was a descendant of a Paramount. Due to his outstanding talent, he received the grooming of a Paramount.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. Xu Jingming answered, ¡°He¡¯s the child of one of the three Paramounts, the owner of Spacetime Ind!¡± ¡°Her child? Her biological child?¡± Li Miaomiao pressed. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Li Miaomiao found it unbelievable. The biological child of a Paramount? ¡°Redeye isn¡¯t even a thousand years old. In other words, he was born sometime in the past thousand years?¡± Li Miaomiao whispered. Xu Jingming said, ¡°Of our human race¡¯s three Paramounts, the dean and the one from Eternal Academy didn¡¯t have children after bing Paramounts. However, the owner of Spacetime Ind is different¡­ She has children every few million years.¡± And in this era, the only child alive on Spacetime Ind is Senior Brother Redeye. Xu Jingming had aplicated expression. Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise, ¡°This means he has a loftier status than the ordinary bloodline descendants.¡± Xu Jingming said softly, ¡°Miaomiao, do you know why the owner of Spacetime Ind has children born every few million years?¡± ¡°Why?¡± she asked. ¡°Because this is an experiment,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°The owner of Spacetime Ind once said that she wanted to try¡­ giving birth to a high-dimensional lifeform with a high-dimensional body.¡± ¡°If a high-dimensional lifeform can be born, the cosmic human race can have a group of high-dimensional lifeforms and be the strongest race in the universe.¡± ¡°Most Origin lifeforms know about this,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Just don¡¯t spread it.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°The Paramount realm possesses unimaginable abilities. The Progenitor of the Hellions¡­ created the entire Hellion species. Our dean also created Secretary General cksky. The one from Eternal Academy also created the Eternal Guard.¡± Xu Jingming sighed. ¡°Although it¡¯s difficult for the owner of Spacetime Ind to give birth to generations of high-dimensional lifeforms, it¡¯s not impossible.¡± Senior Brother Redeye was clearly one of the ¡®children¡¯ in this n. Clearly, it didn¡¯t seed. Senior Brother Redeye could only be considered to have easily be an Origin lifeform. He is still far from the Paramount realm. Li Miaomiao listened. Now that she was in charge of the Pearwood Group, she had learned many secrets about the many civilizations in the universe. When she chatted with her husband, she also learned many secrets about the Hellions, Void Celestials, and humans. It was an eye-opener. ****** Three dayster, Senior Brother Redeye¡ªtogether with his girlfriend, Qi Xiao¡ªinvited Xu Jingming and the others to a banquet. ¡°Senior Brothers, Senior Sisters, Junior Brothers, and Junior Sisters.¡± Redeye looked like a young man in reality as he smiled at everyone. ¡°Let me introduce you¡ªthis is my girlfriend, Qi Xiao. I even troubled Junior Brother Wu Ming to help tie the knot.¡± ¡°I was just a messenger.¡± Xu Jingming sat there and smiled. ¡°I have to thank Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± Qi Xiao smiled a little reservedly. After all, everyone present was a peerless genius. However, her partner, Redeye, was very outstanding, and his background allowed him to do whatever he wanted among the cosmic humans. Gu Shan watched and smiled. ¡°Why? Are you getting married?¡± Redeye and Qi Xiao looked at each other. ¡°Yeah.¡± Redeye smiled and nodded. ¡°Yes, I n on settling the paperwork in a few days.¡± ¡°I just gave you a congrattory gift for bing an Origin lifeform, and now, you want me to prepare a wedding gift?¡± Moyu said. ¡°You¡¯ve received too many gifts, right?¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be helped; I¡¯m poor.¡± Redeye said, ¡°My irresponsible mother didn¡¯t give me money, so I could only think of ways to save up.¡± Nobody present dared to mutter. Redeye¡¯s mother was the owner of Spacetime Ind. Who dared to speak ill of her? ¡°Have a seat,¡± Gu Shan urged. He raised his ss and smiled. ¡°Back when the eight of us gathered, four of us have be Origin lifeforms in the blink of an eye. The remaining four of you have to work hard. Monina, you¡¯re considered the eldest senior sister now. You have to work hard!¡± ¡°I find it very difficult.¡± Monina lowered her head without any confidence. ¡°Junior Brother Metal Feather and Junior Sister Kabuya will probably surpass me and be Origin lifeforms first. The only thing I¡¯m confident in is being faster than Junior Brother Azurescale.¡± Azurescale was stunned for a moment before nodding. ¡°I¡¯ve deduced that I will likely be thest to be an Origin lifeform. It¡¯s also possible that¡­ I won¡¯t be an Origin lifeform.¡± How sad. Xu Jingming felt some pity for his Senior Brother Azurescale. People had different speeds on their evolutionary paths, but they were confident in bing an Origin lifeform. However, Azurescale¡¯s mental strength improved slower and slower after reaching the limit of Lv. 8. It became very difficult for him to reach 10,000. ¡°You¡¯re in the same batch as us¡­¡± Redeye said. ¡°I still want the eight of us to gather again in 10,000 years.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be discouraged,¡± Gu Shan said. ¡°As long as you improve a little every year, you will eventually reach the threshold of an Origin lifeform.¡± Azurescale raised his ss with anticipation in his eyes. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s meet again in 10,000 years.¡± One had to be an Origin lifeform to have a chance of living past 10,000 years. Wu Ming and Redeye were in the same batch as him¡­ all of them peerless figures. He naturally had to do his best. ¡­ The gathering ended. Redeye invited Gu Shan, Moyu, and Xu Jingming to his personal space. ¡°Senior Brother Gu Shan, Senior Sister Moyu, Junior Brother Wu Ming, have a seat first.¡± Redeye sat down and warmly poured them wine. ¡°I¡¯ve had very few friends since I was a child, and less than ten have be Origin lifeforms. You are three of them.¡± ¡°This wine isn¡¯t bad.¡± Gu Shan picked it up and tasted it. Senior Sister Moyu and Xu Jingming were also tasting the wine. ¡°It¡¯s better than the wine in my personal space,¡± Xu Jingming praised. Redeye sat with a smile and held a wine ss. ¡°Most Origin lifeforms know that I¡¯m actually a test subject.¡± Xu Jingming and the others were slightly stunned. ¡°In the more than 800 years since I was born, I¡¯ve only seen my mother three times,¡± Redeye said. ¡°I had memories of my birth. The second time we met, I had just been recruited by the Primordial Research Institute. The third time we met¡­ was three days ago, when I became an Origin lifeform.¡± ... ¡°After three meetings, I¡¯ve long realized that I¡¯m a test subject. Didn¡¯t she publicly say that she wanted to give birth to a high-dimensional lifeform?¡± Redeye said. ¡°And I¡¯m clearly a failure.¡± The three times he met his mother were terrible memories. Redeye couldn¡¯t sense any motherly love. He felt that it was a form of inspection¡ªa test subject¡¯s inspection. ¡°Junior Brother Redeye,¡± Gu Shan said, ¡°I believe your mother cares about you, but she¡¯s a high-dimensional lifeform. You can¡¯t understand her at all.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t understand her?¡± Redeye was stunned as he looked at Gu Shan. ¡°Senior Brother Gu Shan, do you know what she said to me three days ago?¡± Gu Shan, Moyu, and Xu Jingming listened. ¡°She said¡­ Child, I¡¯ll meet you again the day you be a cosmic legend. Otherwise, this will be thest time we meet,¡± Redeye repeated and scoffed. ¡°Thest time we meet in this life? This is what a high-dimensional lifeform thinks? It¡¯s really something I can¡¯tprehend.¡± ¡°Be a cosmic legend?¡± ¡°There are only seven cosmic legends in the 34 cosmic sectors of the entire cosmic human race,¡± Redeyemented. ¡°How can I be a cosmic legend? Perhaps from her point of view, her experimental subject can be a cosmic legend! It means that she¡¯s one step closer to giving birth to a high-dimensional lifeform. That makes me even more valuable as a test subject. Only then will it be worth her time to see me again?¡± Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. To the owner of Spacetime Ind, Redeye was only an experiment she would carry out every few million years. She watched Redeye grow until he reached the end of his lifespan, just like her previous children. ... But to Redeye, that was his mother! His only family in the world! Bing an Origin lifeform was a joyous asion, but the words she chose made Redeye despair¡­ If he didn¡¯t be a cosmic legend, would this be thest time they would meet? How could Redeye not be resentful? ¡°I heard that the three Paramounts are very busy and are working hard in high-dimensional space,¡± Moyuforted. ¡°They are working hard for the entire human race, so she can rarely meet you.¡± ¡°The three of them are the foundation of our entire cosmic human race,¡± Xu Jingming agreed. After experiencing the conflict between the species, he knew very well that personal feelings were nothing in the face of the fate of the entire species. If the three Paramounts couldn¡¯t ward off the intruders, the entire human race would be in danger of falling into the dark ages again. When that happened, how many people would die? ¡°She¡¯s great, but she¡¯s also heartless.¡± Redeye said, ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about it! You¡¯re my friends, so I want to make a deal with you.¡± ¡°What deal?¡± Xu Jingming, Gu Shan, and Moyu were surprised. ¡°Before my mother left, she threw me some gifts,¡± Redeye said. ¡°These might be thest gifts I¡¯ll receive in my life¡­ from her.¡± After all, they had to be cosmic legends if they wanted to meet again. ¡°I¡¯ve taken a look at these gifts. They¡¯re indeed very precious,¡± Redeye remarked. ¡°Qi Xiao and I will get married soon, and I do need money. Therefore, I n on selling some of the gifts.¡± Gu Shan immediately said, ¡°Those are gifts from your mother.¡± ¡°She said that it¡¯s up to me,¡± Redeye replied. ¡°Moreover, I n on selling Spacetime Star Sand. This kind of cosmic treasure is useless after being used once or twice, and I have a full bag of Spacetime Star Sand. What¡¯s the point of keeping it?¡± ¡°Spacetime Star Sand?¡± Xu Jingming, Gu Shan, and Moyu¡¯s eyes lit up. They had all heard of it. The three top factions each had their own wonders and treasures. For example, Spacetime Star Sand was only asionally produced on Spacetime Ind. Typically, it was shared by the top powerhouses on Spacetime Ind! If members of other top factions wanted to buy it, they had to pay a higher price or even use something equivalent to obtain it. ¡°One grain of Spacetime Star Sand for 100 trillion cosmic dors,¡± Redeye said. ¡°You¡¯re my best friends, so I¡¯ll sell it to you at the price Spacetime Ind charges internally. A maximum of three grains per person.¡± ¡°This is too cheap,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Senior Brother Redeye, although the internal price is 100 trillion per grain on Spacetime Ind, the Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms inside arepeting with each other¡­ In order to obtain a share, they have to pay more than this.¡± ¡°I¡¯m aware.¡± Redeye shook his head. ¡°That¡¯s why I won¡¯t be selling many. I¡¯m only limiting it to three for my best friends. Cut the crap; I still need money for my marriage! I can¡¯t let Qi Xiao¡¯s family, the Demon Cloud family, look down on me, right?¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll dly take up your offer.¡± Gu Shan smiled and said, ¡°I want three.¡± ¡°I want three too,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The two of you are really rich,¡± Moyumented. ¡°Junior Brother Redeye, give me some time. I need to raise the money, and I also want three grains.¡± Moyu really couldn¡¯t fork out 300 trillion immediately. Redeye nodded. ¡°Selling them to a few of my best friends is a sufficient sum of money.¡± He nned on selling it to nine people. With such wealth, Qi Xiao¡¯s branch could be one of the Demon Cloud family¡¯s top three branches. After marriage, Qi Xiao would be the family he cared about the most. He naturally hoped that Qi Xiao would enjoy a certain prestige in the family. Chapter 534 - 534 Wedding, Deputy Island Lord Fasci (1) 534 Wedding, Deputy Ind Lord Fasci (1) Five dayster, Redeye and Qi Xiao held a wedding banquet for their rtives and friends. Xu Jingming turned up with his wife and daughter. ¡°There¡¯s so many people.¡± Xu Lixing followed her parents to the particr virtual world and saw arge number of guests flying to the central neb. ¡°The bride is a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform of the Demon Cloud family,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The Demon Cloud family has more than 30 gxies with a poption of trillions. The numbers will be astonishing even if only the core members attend the wedding.¡± !! Compared to the bride¡¯s family and friends, the groom had rtively fewer guests. Whoosh. Xu Jingming and his family arrived at the colorful central neb. Redeye and Qi Xiao were weing the guests. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming,¡± Redeye greeted warmly. He was especially happy today and smiled brightly. Qi Xiao was also very happy. The entire Demon Cloud family agreed to the wedding without any objections. ¡°Uncle Lan, this is Junior Brother Wu Ming, whom I often talk to you about,¡± Redeye said to a thin elder. At the same time, he exined to Xu Jingming, ¡°I was raised by Uncle Lan.¡± Xu Jingming immediately bowed when he saw him. ¡°Mr. Lan.¡± This elder was a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, one of the top existences on Spacetime Ind. However, he was very old¡ªover 90,000 years old. The owner of Spacetime Ind had arranged for Mr. Lan to take care of Redeye. ¡°Your reputation precedes you, Wu Ming.¡± Mr. Lan smiled warmly. ¡°This is a good era for the Primordial Research Institute. There was Redmond first, then Wu Ming. Even Redeye was recruited by the Primordial Research Institute.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s chalk it off to me having to hide my identity at the mysteriousnd? Spacetime Ind didn¡¯t take a fancy to me,¡± Redeye said with a smile. ¡°Instead, the Primordial Research Institute recruited me.¡± ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming is here?¡± A middle-aged man walked over with threepanions. ¡°Senior Brother Pan Li,¡± Xu Jingming immediately greeted politely when he saw who it was. Pan Li Demon Cloud¡ªhe was the current patriarch of the Demon Cloud family and was also the only Lv. 10 Origin lifeform in the family! The three beside him were the three Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms of the Demon Cloud family. The Demon Cloud family had arge poption, so logically speaking, there was no need for the patriarch and the three elders to attend a member¡¯s wedding. However, it was different today¡ªRedeye¡¯s status was astounding! There were many guests attending the wedding. The Demon Cloud family¡¯s patriarch and the three elders wouldn¡¯t take the initiative to greet ordinary guests, but they did so for Xu Jingming. It was an honor. ¡°I met Senior Brother Redeye before I became an Origin lifeform,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I naturally have to attend this wedding.¡± ¡°I heard from the couple that you helped them tie the knot,¡± Pan Limented with a smile. Xu Jingming still had some respect for Senior Brother Pan Li. The Primordial Research Institute had four powerhouses that were good at sonar attacks, and Pan Li was one of them. Over the years, Pan Li had contributed greatly on the Void Celestial battlefield. Xu Jingming was impressed, and Pan Li also had the intention of befriending him. The two chatted happily. ¡­ The interior of the neb was the guest area. The guests were seated ording to their status and rtionship with the bridal couple. ¡°Who¡¯s that? Mr. Lan and Patriarch Pan Li went to wee him.¡± Many people sat at the edge and watched from afar. ¡°I saw Miss Xu Lixing. That man should be Miss Xu Lixing¡¯s father¡­ Lord Wu Ming. He¡¯s the fastest person to be an Origin lifeform in this era. They say that it won¡¯t be long before he bes a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform¡­¡± ¡°Wu Ming? So it¡¯s him.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve seen his Battle of the Apex matches. He looks different.¡± ¡°He hadn¡¯t be an Origin lifeform back then, so he naturally had to hide his identity. This is his true appearance.¡± ¡°The Pearwood Group has some reputation in the Hunter Cosmic Sector these days, but this is the first time I¡¯m meeting Lord Wu Ming.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve seen Miss Xu Lixing more than ten times, but this is also my first time meeting Lord Wu Ming.¡± These guests were of reputable status as well, but Xu Jingming didn¡¯t participate in many events. In particr, he had been guarding the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector in recent years and didn¡¯t participate inmercial events at all. He only showed up here today because it was his good friend¡¯s wedding. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming, your seat isn¡¯t far from mine. I¡¯ll bring you over,¡± the patriarch said warmly. The three elders of the family apanied him, but they didn¡¯t dare to interrupt casually. They only replied when there was a chance. ¡°Your family can head in to grab a seat first. I still have guests to wee,¡± Redeye said. Xu Jingming nodded and headed for the guest area. Xu Jingming¡¯s family of three had seats reserved for them right in front of the guests¡¯ sitting area. Not far from them was Patriarch Pan Li¡¯s. ¡°Please enjoy yourselves. Pardon us while we continue weing the guests,¡± Patriarch Pan Li said with a smile. ¡°Sorry about it; it¡¯s a busy day. Let¡¯s get together another time. Many of my friends want to get to know you.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Pan Li, go ahead. Let¡¯s meet up another day,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Pan Li rushed to the forefront with the three family elders. They didn¡¯t need to entertain ordinary guests, but they couldn¡¯t slight some important guests. Guests arrived one after another¡ªSenior Brother Gu Shan, Senior Sister Moyu, and some other Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms were considered ordinary. The arrival of some Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms drew attention. ¡°His Majesty Ancient River is here.¡± The entire guest area suddenly stirred. Xu Jingming and his family also looked over. A ck-haired, middle-aged man wearing some rtively casual wear¡ªa ck-gold robe¡ªarrived with six Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms behind him. Chapter 535 - 535 Wedding, Deputy Island Lord Fasci (2) 535 Wedding, Deputy Ind Lord Fasci (2) ¡°Your Majesty.¡± ¡°Greetings, Your Majesty.¡± Patriarch Pan Li, Mr. Lan, and Redeye and his wife greeted him. Thest name of the Ancient River Civilization¡¯s royal family was Ancient River, and it was also a bloodline that descended from Spacetime Ind¡¯s owner! As one of humanity¡¯s three advanced civilizations, the Ancient River Civilization, its emperor¡¯s identity was naturally lofty. ¡°Matriarchal Uncle Redeye.¡± His Majesty Ancient River bowed slightly to show his respect. Redeye naturally bowed. ¡°Your Majesty, there¡¯s no need for that.¡± In the Ancient River n, Redeye¡¯s seniority was extremely high! After all, he was the child of Spacetime Ind¡¯s owner. ¡°Our Ancient River family naturally has to attend your wedding.¡± Ancient River smiled and said, ¡°Moreover, this is the first time I¡¯m meeting you in so many years.¡± The owner of Spacetime Ind gave birth to a child every once in a while. She arranged for someone to take care of the child and hid them in a rtively safe cosmic sector. She wouldn¡¯t contact the Ancient River royal family. The Ancient River royal family had existed for countless years, and its members were generations apart from Spacetime Ind¡¯s owner. Their rtionship had long thinned out. Inparison, Redeye was much closer to the owner of Spacetime Ind. Every emperor was very friendly to the children of Spacetime Ind¡¯s owner and thought of ways to get close to them. Redeye didn¡¯t have a so-called homeworld civilization. He didn¡¯t hold a celebration after bing an Origin lifeform. There were very few people in the world he cared about, but he still held a grand wedding. ¡°I¡¯m extremely honored to have Your Majesty here,¡± Redeye said politely. Suddenly¡ª Another person flew over from afar. His Majesty Ancient River and the six Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms beside him, Redeye and his wife, Patriarch Pan Li, Mr. Lan, and the many guests in the guest area were rmed. The entire venue stirred. It¡¯s Deputy Ind Lord Fasci. Xu Jingming was surprised. This was the second cosmic legend he had seen in so many years. There were a total of seven cosmic legends in the human race, and time for all of them was precious. In order to take the final step to be a high-dimensional lifeform, they needed to make the best use of every moment. Coupled with important missions like defending the front lines, they rarely appeared publicly. Deputy Ind Lord Fasci was clean-shaven with fair skin. His eyes were gentle, and his entire body seemed to emit light, but it also carried an invisible horror. The other Origin lifeforms present felt instinctive fear. ¡°Deputy Ind Lord Fasci.¡± Ancient River was the first to speak. ¡°Your Majesty.¡± Fasci smiled and nodded before looking at Redeye. ¡°Junior Brother Redeye, Teacher is extremely busy in high-dimensional space. She instructed me to attend your wedding on her behalf.¡± Redeye was stunned. ¡°Mother got someone to participate on her behalf?¡± Mother knows? Moreover, she deliberately arranged for someone to participate? Redeye felt mixed emotions. ¡°Teacher is very concerned about you, but it¡¯s not easy to make a trip back from high-dimensional space,¡± Deputy Ind Lord Fasci exined. ¡°When you be a cosmic legend, you will understand her reasons.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Redeye nodded. At this moment, this spurred him on to be a cosmic legend. Previously, he wanted to be a cosmic legend to make his ¡®test subject¡¯ more useful and valuable to satisfy his mother. Now, he wanted to understand his mother¡¯s suffering. Was his mother heartless? Or was there a deeper reason? ¡°Senior Brother Fasci, your seat is at the front. I¡¯ll bring you there,¡± Mr. Lan said politely. Deputy Ind Lord Fasci nodded. On Spacetime Ind, Deputy Ind Lord Fasci had an extremely high status and was in charge of managing the entire Spacetime Ind. ¡­ The moment Deputy Ind Lord Fasci arrived, he naturally became the most dazzling existence present. His Majesty Ancient River paled inparison. ¡°Dad, I find Deputy Ind Lord Fasci terrifying. Just looking at him makes my heart tremble. I don¡¯t dare to look at him directly,¡± Xu Lixing whispered. ¡°That¡¯s an existence that has trulyprehended and grasped high-dimensional powers,¡± Xu Jingming exined in a low voice. It was only in the virtual world that he could block out sound. If it were in reality, he wasn¡¯t confident that his words wouldn¡¯t be discovered by the other party. ¡°Deputy Ind Lord Fasci might have ws in some aspects, but his knowledge has already entered the high-dimensional realm. He¡¯s naturally different from other Origin lifeforms.¡± Xu Jingming had fought the Hellion¡¯s Sovereign Uke. Sovereign Uke and some other Sovereigns had fused with high-dimensional objects, allowing them to borrow their strength. However, cosmic legends were different¡­ They didn¡¯t need to borrow anything; they had already understood the essence of a certain high-dimensional power, so the strength they could unleash was naturally different. Once their bodies transformed into high-dimensional, they would be a high-dimensional lifeform through and through. The Xuan I possessed only broke through and became a cosmic legend when he was about to die. The high-dimensional strength Xuan grasped was the speed of light! It allowed his body and weapon to reach the speed of light! When the body and weapon approached the speed of light, the might contained in them increased exponentially! When they reached the speed of light, the might of a move had already exceeded the limits of the universe¡¯s normal range. Deputy Ind Lord Fasci, one of the seven human cosmic legends. Xu Jingming looked forward to it. Although he was a peerless genius, many people believed that he only had a high chance of bing a cosmic legend. But Deputy Ind Lord Fasci was a cosmic legend! With Paramounts focusing on high-dimensional space and not participating in the species wars, cosmic legends were the strongest existences. Compared to Deputy Ind Lord Fasci, Sovereign Uke was nothing! Yet, he instantly lost consciousness when he saw Sovereign Uke despite having Primordial Battle Armor #9. From this, it could be seen that he was still far inferior to Deputy Ind Master Fasci. The Primordial Research Institute has never allowed me to head to the frontlines because I¡¯m not strong enough, he thought. To him, Primordial Battle Armor #9 was his greatest reliance. But to Deputy Dean Redmond, Deputy Ind Lord Fasci, and the others, the battle armor was only an auxiliary essory. One¡¯s strength was the most important. ¡­ The wedding was underway. ... Redeye was very willing to splurge. He had hired some of the most outstanding figures in the arts¡ªdance, painting, music¡­ All kinds of masters standing at the apex of the cosmic human race performed. These masters were usually highly sought after, but none of them dared to show a tinge of arrogance today. Look at the many Origin lifeforms on the field, as well as Emperor Ancient River and Deputy Ind Lord Fasci sitting in the seats of honor! On such an asion, the nobles of therge families sat in a corner and were extremely obedient. Masters like them naturally had to do their best to perform. ¡°It¡¯s beautiful.¡± Xu Lixing watched as five artists painted a scene of Redeye and his wife meeting each other with the cosmos as a backdrop. Music yed, affecting one¡¯s mind and immersing them in it. These top musicians of the cosmic human race were extremely skilled. If they were willing, they could even control some weak cosmic lifeforms through music. The top artists in the universe could also control minds through their painting. At this moment, their utmost performance was naturally like a dream. It was the ultimate form of visual and auditory enjoyment. I want it to be dreamy enough when I hold my wedding in the future, Xu Lixing thought. Xu Lixing thought about her wedding. Beside her, Xu Jingming sensed the nearby Deputy Ind Lord and the invisible aura around him. Deputy Ind Lord Fasci cultivates the core lineage of Spacetime Ind. I heard that he can already jump out of the timeline to a certain extent and exist in the past, present, and future at the same time. His attainments in spacetime are much, much better than mine. As his battle armor was best at spacetime, Xu Jingming had spent a lot of effort on it and gained a better understanding of the gap between them. ... Chapter 536 - 536 Xu Lixing’s Junior Brother (1) 536 Xu Lixing¡¯s Junior Brother (1) In the virtual world, Swordsman World. This was one of the most popr virtual worlds. Countless cosmic citizens poured in, and there was only one type of weapon for cultivation¡ªswords! Countless yers pursued the pinnacle of swordsmanship. On the peak of one of the Green Leaf Sword Sect peaks that upied an area of more than 300 kilometers¡ª Xu Lixing, with a sword at her waist, turned into an afterimage as she darted across the mountaintop. Finally, in a remote corner, she saw a licentious youth leaning against a rock with an empty wine sk beside him. ¡°Junior Brother.¡± Xu Lixing looked on with exasperation before calling out. ¡°Ah.¡± The licentious youth opened his eyes in a daze and gazed at her with a smile. ¡°Ah, it¡¯s you, Senior Sister. The weather is just perfect; let me take a few more winks.¡± With that said, he closed his eyes and started sleeping again. ¡°Get up!¡± She yanked the licentious youth¡¯s ears and spun him around. ¡°Ouch!!!¡± The licentious youth jolted awake as he looked at her fawningly. ¡°Senior Sister, I¡¯m up! I¡¯m totally up! Let go of me¡ªlet go!¡± ¡°Look at you. You¡¯re one of the Ten Swordsmen of our Green Leaf Sword Sect¡¯s younger generation, yet you spend half your day either drinking or sleeping.¡± Xu Lixing shook her head. ¡°Whatever I¡¯ve said has fallen on deaf ears.¡± ¡°Life is a long affair; it¡¯s exhausting working hard all the time. One needs to learn to enjoy themselves.¡± The licentious youthy down and crossed his legs again, but when he noticed the look in Xu Lixing¡¯s eyes, he immediately changed his tone. ¡°I¡¯ve also been working hard on my swordsmanship. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have be one of the Green Leaf Sword Sect¡¯s Ten Swordsmen. I think it¡¯s not bad working hard 50% of the time.¡± ¡°How can you reach the pinnacle if you don¡¯t truly love swordsmanship?¡± The licentious youth smiled at her and didn¡¯t defend himself any further. He nced at the sky and said leisurely, ¡°There are countless masters in the universe. It¡¯s too difficult to reach the pinnacle. I think it¡¯s nice to just enjoy life while doing some sword practice and earning some money.¡± ¡°The elders I know are mostly focused on the evolutionary path. I wonder if my elders will be satisfied with yourziness,¡± Xu Lixing said helplessly. Consider her father, Xu Jingming, who didn¡¯t have much free time every day. Consider her grandmaster, Liu Hai, who was also passionate about martial arts and had reached the limit of Lv. 7. Then, look at her junior brother¡­ He was toozy! ¡°Senior Sister, your elders?¡± The licentious youth sat up and stared at her. ¡°Senior Sister, what do you mean?¡± ¡°It¡¯s been so many years. It¡¯s time for me to understand your situation in reality,¡± Xu Lixingmented. ¡°If we¡¯re not suitable for one another, we can end it here. Dragging this out¡­ won¡¯t be good for either of us. If we¡¯re suitable, I don¡¯t mind taking it one step further.¡± The licentious youth became a little nervous. He lived freely in the Swordsman World, and he had also gained a rtionship he cherished. ¡°My situation in reality.¡± The licentious youth hesitated. Xu Lixing kept her ears perked. ¡°It¡¯s fine if you don¡¯t want to tell me, but then there will be no need for us to drag this out.¡± ¡°Senior Sister¡­¡± The licentious youth thought for a moment before saying, ¡°My name in reality is Meng Tian Qingyuan.¡± ¡°Meng Tian Qingyuan, your alias in-game is ¡®Dreamsky Travel,¡¯ but your name is normal in reality.¡± Xu Lixing smiled. ¡°Tell me, how old are you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m 35 this year,¡± the youth said. ¡°You¡¯re really a kid.¡± Xu Lixing smiled. ¡°Which Star Alliance, which gxy, and which?¡± The licentious youth looked at her hesitantly. ¡°Senior Sister, my situation is ratherplicated. I¡¯ll tell you in detail after I make the preparations in reality, alright?¡± ¡°You want to consult your parents?¡± Xu Lixing smiled. ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± The licentious youth nodded slightly with aplicated expression before disappearing into thin air and going offline. He went offline so quickly? Xu Lixing was stunned. ¡­ Oohook Star Alliance, Cloud Glow Gxy, Iwaizumi. Iwaizumi was a beautiful habitable with countless humans living on it. Whoosh. Meng Tian Qingyuan walked out of his virtual chamber and quickly arrived at the top floor of the vi. Looking out into the world, the sky was gloomy, and the wind was howling, causing the trees in the distance to sway. ¡°Iwaizumi,¡± Meng Tian whispered. Senior Sister wants to proceed further with me, but she has asked about my situation in reality. What should I say? Can I tell her? Meng Tian¡¯s eyes were filled with pain. Am I to tell her that my father relied on biological wombs to give birth on arge scale and produced more than a billion children like an assembly line? And that I¡¯m only one of them? Yes, the billion-plus people on Iwaizumi were all the children of one person. Although technology made it possible, cosmic citizens who liked such levels of extreme reproduction were extremely niche. A child produced from an assembly line, and with all kinds of contracts signed. Meng Tian looked around. I can¡¯t even leave Iwaizumi. His father, Hai Yong Qingyuan, had restrained him in every aspect. He had signed many contracts in the name of grooming, work, and so on. Meng Tian was already treated well among the countless children on Iwaizumi. Most of them were stillary lifeforms, and they led humble, abject lives. Iwaizumi was his father¡¯s private, and he could do whatever he wanted. Everything here was decided by his father. If he went against his father¡¯s will here, he would end up living an extremely miserable life. It was impossible for him to have gone from aary lifeform to a cosmic lifeform. In order to be a cosmic lifeform, I signed many contracts. I won¡¯t be free for a thousand years. It¡¯s even possible to predict that Father will use all kinds of means to force me to renew my contract in the future. My entire life is controlled by him. Meng Tian was very depressed. Chapter 537 - 537 Xu Lixing’s Junior Brother (2) 537 Xu Lixing¡¯s Junior Brother (2) Senior Sister always finds mezy, but being in the virtual world is the only time I can ck off since I¡¯m not under Father¡¯s surveince. Meng Tian was very flustered. What should I do? How should I tell Senior Sister about my situation in reality? He wasn¡¯t free, and that wasn¡¯t considering the terrible situation his father imposed. As for his mother? He didn¡¯t have a mother; he was born on arge scale from a biological womb. !! ¡­ An hourter. In the study, Meng Tian gently tapped the projection and contacted his father. Buzz. A fat figure appeared. He sat on a chair and smiled at Meng Tian. ¡°My most outstanding son, Meng Tian, why did you suddenly contact me? Let me see¡­ Ever since you became a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform, your ie in the virtual world hasn¡¯t increased much! After you became a Lv. 7, you received increased welfare and treatment, so you started cking off? If you be better, your welfare and treatment would be ten or a hundred times better than now.¡± ¡°Father,¡± Meng Tian greeted. ¡°Feel free to speak your mind,¡± the fat figure said with a smile. He had groomed countless children, but only outstanding children could contact him directly. ¡°I¡¯m dating someone in the virtual world,¡± Meng Tian said seriously. ¡°I want to go further and interact with my senior sister in reality.¡± The fat figure¡¯s expression changed slightly as he frowned. ¡°I don¡¯t care about online rtionships in the virtual world, but in reality¡­ Have you forgotten the contract you signed?¡± ¡°I know.¡± Meng Tian nodded. ¡°Therefore, I wish to discuss it with you and hope that you can give me some freedom when ites to dating. I want to interact with her in reality¡­¡± ¡°It looks like me spoiling you has made you foolish,¡± the fat figure said coldly. ¡°Listen up. Forget about your senior sister! Otherwise, don¡¯t talk about love and affection! You might even harm your senior sister!¡± Meng Tian turned pale. ¡°I shall forgive you for your stupidity this time, but let me remind you that you have to abide by every use of the contract.¡± Hai Yong Qingyuan stared at his son coldly. ¡°Father!¡± Meng Tian said anxiously. ¡°I¡¯ve been on Iwaizumi since I was born. I¡¯ve worked hard all these years, and I¡¯ll still abide by the contract to make money for you in the future. However, I hope that you can give me the freedom to date. This won¡¯t affect my work; I¡¯ll even earn more in the future. I¡¯m even willing to serve you for a longer period¡ª2,000 or even 3,000 years. I only hope that you can give me the freedom to love.¡± ¡°You shall have no freedom to love.¡± Hai Yong Qingyuan¡¯s voice turned colder. ¡°As my son, you don¡¯t have the freedom to fall in love. You have to contribute to the entire family. I can tell you clearly that I¡¯ve already decided on your marriage.¡± Meng Tian was stunned. ¡°The Qingyuan family is deteriorating, and it requires the efforts of every member of the family. As for you¡­ you have to marry the East Jade Group¡¯s first executive officer and be her ninth husband,¡± Hai Yong Qingyuan said. ¡°Ninth husband?¡± Meng Tian was a little stunned. ¡°The executive officer now has eight husbands. You¡¯ve cultivated the evolutionary method since you were a child and became a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform at the age of 30. Your talent has won the favor of the executive officer, and she¡¯s quite satisfied with your looks and knowledge. She has already agreed to this marriage. This is the most suitable path for you; you have no choice.¡± Hai Yong Qingyuan looked at his son coldly. ¡°You know the consequences of rejecting me.¡± With that said, the projection turned off. Meng Tian stood in the study in a daze for a long time. This was the oue of him mustering the courage to make a request to his father? ¡°No freedom to love?¡± Meng Tian murmured. ¡°The ninth husband of the East Jade Group¡¯s first executive?¡± Meng Tian looked at the gloomy sky. He had been heavily bound since he was born. Although he received increasing welfare as he became more outstanding, even the most outstanding genius on Iwaizumi didn¡¯t have the freedom to love. ¡­ After Hai Yong Qingyuan ended the transmission, he remained fuming. Freedom? You¡¯re talking about freedom in front of me? He immediately contacted the first executive officer of the East Jade Group. In a personal space in the virtual world. Madam East Jade sat in her seat and observed Hai Yong Qingyuan with interest. Hai Yong Qingyuan¡¯s fat body bowed, appearing very humble. He smiled obsequiously and asked, ¡°Madam East Jade, I¡¯d like to know if you¡¯re still interested in my son, Meng Tian?¡± ¡°Of course. It¡¯s just that I still need some time to consider.¡± Madam East Jade had long silver curly hair as she nced at Hai Yong Qingyuan. She didn¡¯t like him much, but Hai Yong Qingyuan was still very obedient and was a very qualified partner in some aspects of their partnership. ¡°My son is very outstanding, having reached Lv. 7 after 25 years of cultivation,¡± the fat figure said. ¡°He¡¯s only 35 this year. As long as you agree, all his contracts will be transferred to you. In the future, everything about him will be under your control.¡± ¡°I¡¯m very satisfied with him, but you¡¯re asking for too much.¡± Madam East Jade gazed at him. ¡°Our Qingyuan family has worked with the East Jade Group for so long, and I¡¯m only requesting for a single renewal,¡± Hai Yong Qingyuan said obsequiously. ¡°We just need to continue it for another 1,000 years.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll think about it. Send me Meng Tian¡¯stest information,¡± Madam East Jade said. ¡°I¡¯ll take another look at this cute kid.¡± ¡°Alright. Meng Tian is bing more and more outstanding. I believe he will be a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform in the future; he¡¯s worth this price,¡± Hai Yong Qingyuan said. Although he was anxious, he didn¡¯t dare rush her. His family was going downhill, and he was beginning to suffer sanctions on his cosmic trades. Just renewing his contract with the East Jade Group had be difficult. ****** Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. On the second day of Redeye¡¯s wedding, Xu Jingming received three grains of Spacetime Star Sand from Redeye through the Primordial Research Institute. ¡°Lord Wu Ming, this is your package. Please take receipt.¡± A gray-robed man arrived at Xu Jingming¡¯s residence. Xu Jingming took the package. When he touched it, thepletely sealed metal box naturally opened, revealing a ss bottle inside with three grains of Spacetime Star Sand floating within. Every grain of Spacetime Star Sand was like a fantasy, and it exerted a strong sense of pressure on him. It was as if three worlds had appeared in front of him. Spacetime Star Sand. Xu Jingming revealed a look of delight. ¡°Thank you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. The gray-robed man nodded and disappeared into thin air, leaving the habitable. ... Xu Jingming returned to his study. Buzz. He tapped the projection gently. A figure appeared on the projection¡ªit was a councilor of the Cosmic Human Alliance, a great schr with an educational level of Lv. 132¡ªMang Yu. ¡°Wu Ming.¡± Mang Yu smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Why are you suddenly contacting me?¡± ¡°I have something on in the next few days, so let¡¯s pause our sses for now,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, sir.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Mang Yu nodded. ¡°Inform me a day in advance when you want to continue.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The call ended. Xu Jingming sat at the desk and looked at the three Spacetime Star Sand grains in the ss bottle. Once I begin using the Spacetime Star Sand, its dissipation is irreversible, he thought. ording to the reports, the time it takes for a Spacetime Star Sand grain to dissipate is about three to five days. ... Even if a Hellion plunder happens midway and requires reinforcements, the battle with the Hellions will be short. It won¡¯t affect me much. Besides, I¡¯m given missions only once or twice a year. Although Xu Jingming guarded a rather wide area, as long as he went somewhere, the frequency of the Hellion plundering would quickly plummet. It was because of therge number of dead Hellion Origin lifeforms over the years that earned Xu Jingming his reputation. As long as he was in charge of intercepting them, the chances of a Lv. 9 Hellion Origin lifeform escaping were almost zero. Gu! Gu! Gu! Gu! Xu Jingming drank a cup of his favorite fruit wine and adjusted his state of mind to its most perfect state before sitting at the desk and taking out one of the Spacetime Star Sand grains in the ss bottle. Let¡¯s begin. Xu Jingming¡¯s psychic force seeped into the Spacetime Star Sand floating in front of him and entered a dpidated world in it. Chapter 538 - 538 Inside the Spacetime Star Sand (1) 538 Inside the Spacetime Star Sand (1) Xu Jingming sat in front of his desk with the speck of Spacetime Star Sand floating in front of him, waiting for his psychic force to seep in. This is¡­ The grain of star sand hid a world. It was just that this world was in ruins! Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness observed the ruined world. A perfectly spherical world with a diameter of 3212.3817 kilometers. The spherical space hadnd and a void, intercepting into an absolute sphere. From the first moment Xu Jingming observed it with his consciousness, this ruined world broke free from its frozen state and continued its copse. Thend was copsing! As the rocks, soil, and metal copsed, they werepletely obliterated into Cosmic Force. Spacetime turbulence surged¡­ Spacetime fluctuations can actually be so chaotic. Xu Jingming observed with his consciousness and eximed in surprise, I¡¯ve cultivated and experimented with moves in space for so many years, but I¡¯ve never felt such chaotic spacetime. The spatial fluctuations he had seen in the past were like waves in a river or waves in the sea. At this moment¡ª It was the chaos of the entire oceanpletely flipping over and copsing! It was much more thorough! The chaos was countless times more intense. Is this the true power of spacetime? Xu Jingming was stunned as he experienced it. Having been an Origin lifeform for so many years, Xu Jingming had spent a lot of effort on this because his Primordial Battle Armor #9 was best at spacetime. For example, he was studying the spacetime wormhole model, cosmic rift model, and auxiliary spatial model among the six evolutionary Force structural models. He wasn¡¯t far frompletely grasping them. Moreover, he had also cultivated some other Force models. For example, the spacetime well model, the cosmic prison model, the origin disintegration model¡­ Although he had only grasped some simple models or a general understanding of the more difficult models he studied on the side, his umtion in spacetime in order to unleash the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t inferior to the Light lineage. The more he understood, the more shocked he was when he observed the ruined world. All matter copsed, and spacetime turned into chaos. Xu Jingming observed that the copse of thendsted for more than an hour. Huh? Spacetime itself is beginning to copse. Xu Jingming watched in disbelief. No matter how chaotic the spacetime turbulence in the normal universe was, spacetime itself remained intact. It was like a¡ªeven if there were constant battles on the surface and it was in a mess, the itself remained stable. And now, the ruined world in the Spacetime Star Sand¡¯s spacetime itself couldn¡¯t be maintained. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! With a sound simr to sea waves, the surface of the turbulent spacetime began to lose its stability as it began to split, copse, and inch toward destruction. So this is the superficialyer of spacetime. Xu Jingming insatiably observed every spatial copse. They contained endless changes, answering many of the questions in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. I understand how the auxiliary space model is ¡®auxiliary.¡¯ It is the connection between the superficialyers of spacetime. Xu Jingmingprehended one of the difficulties of the auxiliary space model. Sometimes, learning something was iprehensible, but one could be enlightened upon seeing it with their own eyes. There are actually so many spacetimeyers? Xu Jingming watched. Why is spacetime stable? Why can¡¯t even the spacetime wellpletely tear through spacetime? It turns out that there are so many spacetimeyers. They are intertwined, giving them unimaginable stability. Although Xu Jingming had studied spacetime, he only knew 12 spacetimeyers. Hundreds ofyers had already appeared in front of him. More spacetimeyers revealed themselves as they copsed. The Hellions are good at void concealment, but unstable spacetime fluctuations will make them appear. The spacetimeyer clearly has a huge impact. This is the ¡®shadowyer¡¯ among the spacetimeyers¡­ This is the ¡®mirror projection¡¯ among the spacetimeyers¡­ Xu Jingming watched. Such spacetime copse was very rare; even the virtual worldwork couldn¡¯t simte it! Even among the three human Paramounts, only the owner of Spacetime Ind had a way of using Spacetime Star Sand to intercept a spacetime world that was in the midst of copse. After intercepting it, it was frozen and sealed. When external forces seeped into the Spacetime Star Sand for observation, it would be kicked out of its frozen state. This iplete spacetime world would then proceed with its copse. Our universe is stable and intact; we can¡¯t see such a scene at all. I heard that the Spacetime Star Sand was brought back by the owner of Spacetime Ind from high-dimensional space. Xu Jingming was thrilled. After so many years of studying the spacetime lineage¡¯s Force models, he finally saw an entire spacetime copse with his own eyes, allowing him to see spacetime clearly from the shallowestyer to the deepestyer. Mr. Jane¡¯s Mirror Domain is the utilization of the spacetime mirroryer. If he can perfectly grasp it, his Mirror Domain will be raised to the highest level¡ªMirror Universe. That will make him a cosmic legend. Xu Jingming watched. This is the fluidyer¡­ It¡¯s a key factor for why spacetime fluctuations are so intense and why we can travel such great distances using spacetime wormholes. I get it! Origin disintegration model¡ªno wonder it needs to beposed of 291yers! Isn¡¯t it targeted at each individualyer of spacetime? The Force structure of the origin disintegration model appeared in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. When hepared it to the spacetimeyers, he found many of his questions answered. Chapter 539 - 539 Inside the Spacetime Star Sand (2) 539 Inside the Spacetime Star Sand (2) The human who created the origin disintegration model must¡¯ve studied every spacetimeyer in detail and understood its detailed structure before creating this move in a targeted manner. I¡¯m confident that I¡¯ll definitely be able topletely master the origin disintegration model in a few months. Xu Jingming was thrilled. He continued watching. The ruined spacetime world was still copsing¡ªthe copse became even more thorough with time. ¡­ Oohook Star Alliance, Cloud Glow Gxy, Iwaizumi. Meng Tian carried his luggage and walked on the street, where countless people came and went. He took back the vi he gave me, the virtual chamber he gave me, and everything he gave me. Is that a warning? Thankfully, the Cosmic Human Alliance still hasws that ensure the rights of cosmic lifeforms. Even if Father wants to squeeze me dry and sign contracts in all kinds of names, he has to share with me the most basic ie. Therefore, I still have some money and can buy what I want through interster trade. If there were nows, I would probably be a ve. Well, it¡¯s not like I¡¯m much different from a ve at the moment. Meng Tian walked to a vi that he had bought with his own money. He had bought it with cosmic dors, so his father was very willing to sell it to him even if he was punishing him. Due to thews of the Cosmic Human Alliance, children who became cosmic lifeforms had to receive a share of the ie. Therefore, his father bought and sold items to his children in all kinds of ways as a way to earn money from them. Virtual chamber. Meng Tian nced at the virtual chamber but didn¡¯t enter. Instead, he turned around and went to the bedroom next door. He then threw down his backpack andy on the bed, staring at the ceiling in a daze. It¡¯s been three days. Senior Sister asked me about my situation in reality, but I¡¯ve been hiding for three days. What should I do? What should I say? This is my only rtionship after all these years. I can¡¯t ept it; I just can¡¯t ept it. But how can I defy therge number of contracts Father has contracted with me? And with the strength of the Qingyuan family, how can I resist? Meng Tian felt powerless. His father was only one of the members of the Qingyuan family, a power that was difficult for him to resist. The Qingyuan family was a behemoth. What¡¯s the point of living when one can never see hope in these days of oppression? Meng Tiany down. Although the sun was shining outside, Meng Tian felt an extremely heavy pressure that seemed to suffocate him. He saw no hope for his future. He had once thought that he could exchange all his future earnings for the freedom to love, but in the end, his marriage was already arranged. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Meng Tianughed softly, mocking himself for living like a pitiful worm. ****** Virtual worldwork¡ªPearwood World. Pearwood World was established by the Pearwood Group in a glorious office. Xu Lixing sat at her desk. Through the ss window beside her, she could see the entirety of the beautiful Pearwood World. As the two highest executives of the Pearwood Group were women, Pearwood World was made beautiful. ¡°Miss, this is the contract with the Redmond Group. I need your signature here.¡± A subordinate handed a document to Xu Lixing. Xu Lixing received it and scanned it. As a cosmic lifeform, she quickly finished reading the entire contract and nodded with a smile. ¡°The Redmond Group is our first partner. We can cut them some ck when ites to payment; there¡¯s no need to be so harsh.¡± ¡°About that¡­¡± The subordinate said helplessly, ¡°This was requested by the Redmond Group.¡± ¡°Alright then.¡± Xu Lixing nodded and immediately signed her name. With the virtual world notarization, it was naturally legally binding. ¡°Send the contract to the other party,¡± she said. ¡°Alright.¡± The subordinate left with the document. At this moment, another female subordinate entered the office and respectfully handed three documents to her. ¡°Miss, these three documents need your signature for confirmation.¡± ording to the Pearwood Group¡¯s rules, as long as a transaction reached 10 billion cosmic dors, Xu Lixing or Li Miaomiao had to sign it. If it exceeded 100 billion cosmic dors, they had to cosign it. Xu Lixing frowned slightly as she read it. She signed two of the documents and said to the other, ¡°Read through this document carefully again.¡± The female subordinate¡¯s expression faintly changed as she nodded slightly. ¡°Alright.¡± It was rejected. Although her team was very outstanding, and she would sign off on most of them, she would reject those she wasn¡¯t satisfied with. Perhaps it was because Li Miaomiao wanted to groom her daughter, or perhaps it was because she waszy, but whatever her daughter could handle in the corporation was left to her. She would review only what was needed. Therefore, Xu Lixing was the key administrator of the corporation. Over the years, Xu Jingming had invested more and more. Just his investment in the Pearwood Group reached a staggering amount of three quadrillion cosmic dors, making the Pearwood Group one of thergest corporations in the Oohook Star Alliance. Of course, it was still very ordinary in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. After all, this bit of money could only buy a few gxies. Xu Jingming¡¯s spoils of war over the years were naturally far more than this. It was just that he gradually increased the investment ording to the speed at which the corporation expanded, allowing it to expand steadily. It¡¯s been three days. Xu Lixing finished her work and sat alone in a chair, looking at Pearwood World through the ss windows. This junior brother of mine hasn¡¯t been online for three days! He didn¡¯t even respond to the messages I sent him. Xu Lixing frowned. I asked him about his situation in reality, but he said that he would go back and ask his elders? Then, he ghosted me? There¡¯s no need to do this even if we have to break up, right? Xu Lixing tapped the projection gently. ¡°Director Liu,e to my office.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Soon, Liu Yige¡ªthe head of the Pearwood Group¡¯s intelligence department¡ªarrived at her office. As an outstanding talent from Earth, Liu Yige felt pressured as a department director of the Pearwood Group. He worked even harder to satisfy the two top executives. ¡°Miss.¡± Liu Yige arrived and bowed respectfully. ¡°Director Liu.¡± Xu Lixing looked at him. ¡°I want you to investigate someone. His name is Meng Tian, and he¡¯s 35 years old this year. He¡¯s a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform from the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± ¡°Do you know which Star Alliance he is from?¡± Liu Yige asked. Xu Lixing shook her head. ¡°How long will it take to find out?¡± ... ¡°The Hunter Cosmic Sector is massive, but it¡¯s rtively easy to find a 35-year-old Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform with the precise name,¡± Liu Yige replied. ¡°It¡¯s just that the Cosmic Human Alliance officials make citizen information restricted. We can investigate the Oohook Star Alliance in greater detail, but it will take some effort for the other Star Alliances. If it¡¯s in the Oohook Star Alliance, we can find out in three days. If it¡¯s another Star Alliance, it might take about a month.¡± ¡°That long?¡± Xu Lixing frowned. ¡°Thankfully, there are very few Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms at the age of 35. Intelligence on such people will be gathered by all parties. Coupled with the precise name, I¡¯m confident of obtaining it. Otherwise, there¡¯s no way to find an ordinary citizen under the citizen confidentiality system,¡± Liu Yige exined. ¡°Investigate it ASAP,¡± Xu Lixing instructed. ¡°Yes, Miss,¡± Liu Yige immediately replied and left. Xu Lixing sat alone in a chair and chuckled softly. Do you believe I can¡¯t find you if you hide offline? Chapter 540 - 540 Buyout Contract (1) 540 Buyout Contract (1) Xu Jingming sat at his desk and looked at the Spacetime Star Sand floating in front of him. After three days, nine hours, and 27 minutes, the ruined spacetime in the Spacetime Star Sand finally ushered in its final destruction. Boom! Boom! Theplete copse of spacetime meant its final destruction. It slowly went from the copse of thend to the final step after over three days. Xu Jingming felt very satisfied. He could see the surface and foundation of spacetime in its entirety clearly. He gained new insights and understandings pertaining to spacetime, undergoing a transformation. He could also unleash greater strength with Primordial Battle Armor #9! Buzz! The ruined world¡¯splete destruction implied the copse of the Spacetime Star Sand. Xu Jingming¡¯s view in his consciousness also trembled, affecting his originally transcendent vista. Whoosh. The Spacetime Star Sandpletely obliterated, vanishing together with the terrifying energy of world destruction. Xu Jingming sat at his desk, and the Spacetime Star Sand floating in front of him was no longer in existence. Huh? Xu Jingming frowned. The Spacetime Star Sand¡¯s final destabilization and copse gave Xu Jingming some inspiration. The destruction of a ruined spacetime copse spells such terror. Logically speaking, the psychic force from a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform like me¡­ should¡¯ve been shattered when it seeped in. However, I wasn¡¯t affected at all. I observed the entire spacetime copse process with extreme detachment, Xu Jingming thought. It¡¯s clearly because of the Spacetime Star Sand¡¯s power that I could maintain that transcendence. At thest moment, the Spacetime Star Sand entered its final copse, so my observations were interfered with. My interference¡­ is more like an observation that left that spacetime. However, my psychic force had clearly seeped in. I even came into close contact, but I wasn¡¯t injured. It¡¯s as if they aren¡¯t in the same dimension! Xu Jingming was surprised. High-dimensional? To be able to jump out of spacetime and carefully observe every spot inside and out¡­ Xu Jingming came to a realization. The owner of Spacetime Ind can give us Origin lifeforms a high-dimensional perspective in a short period of time using the Spacetime Star Sand? Xu Jingming said, ¡°Nine.¡± ¡°Master,¡± Nine replied. ¡°Return,¡± he instructed. ¡°Yes,¡± Nine replied. Then, colorful light enveloped Xu Jingming, and he instantly jumped out of space like a ball of light. Xu Jingming was conscious from beginning to end. When he ¡®returned,¡¯ he could feel himself jump out in an instant, like a fish jumping out of the water or a person jumping out of a painting. The feeling was indescribable. In short, he jumped out instantly. He had be transcendent! Everything that happened in this spacetime couldn¡¯t harm him even if spacetime itself copsed. Right, the view in the Spacetime Star Sand resembles this moment a little. It¡¯s just milder? It¡¯s not as violent and fierce as the Return I¡¯m experiencing now. In front of Xu Jingming was the depths of the mountain where a massive number of Primordial Battle Armor was hidden. He had returned to the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Secretary General cksky looked at Xu Jingming in confusion. ¡°You¡¯re not injured.¡± ¡°I was trying out Return.¡± Xu Jingming grinned. ¡°I¡¯ve obtained some Spacetime Star Sand, and it feels like it has ced my mind and consciousness in a high-dimensional state.¡± ¡°It¡¯s different.¡± cksky smiled. ¡°Primordial Battle Armor #9¡¯s Return is its best means of escape: high-dimensional traveling. Moreover, it crosses many cosmic sectors in one step and arrives at the Primordial Research Institute. As for Spacetime Star Sand, it only ces one¡¯s mind and consciousness in a high-dimensional state inside Spacetime Star Sand. The difficulty is much lower.¡± ¡°There are still many things inmon,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I feel like I¡¯m struggling to jump out of spacetime when using Primordial Battle Armor #9.¡± ¡°It looks like you¡¯ve gained plenty in the spacetime lineage,¡± ckskymented. ¡°Chill. Continue building up your knowledge, and you¡¯ll be able to ¡®jump out!¡¯ You¡¯ll be able to take the initiative to carry out high-dimensional travel and not have the Primordial Battle Armor passively use Return.¡± Carrying out high-dimensional travel? Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Nine is much more precious than the high-dimensional spatial items that Hellion Sovereigns fuse with. It can directly Return to headquarters! It¡¯s not difficult for you to use it to travel in high-dimensional space,¡± cksky said. ¡°You can continue using the Spacetime Star Sand to experience another perspective¡ªtake it in. Also, improve your understanding of spacetime. The deeper your understanding, the higher your chances of jumping out of it,¡± cksky said with a smile. Xu Jingming fell into thought. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll send you back,¡± cksky said. With the Primordial Research Institute headquarters¡¯ teleportation, he immediately returned to the gxy he was stationed in. With a teleport, he found himself back in his residence. Sitting on a recliner, Xu Jingming recalled the perspective he had gained and recalled the feeling of jumping out of spacetime while using Return. Still sitting on the recliner, he then tried to jump out of spacetime. No, I can¡¯t. Xu Jingming shook his head. I¡¯m not ready. I¡¯ll first summarize my observations and deepen my understanding of spacetime. If it¡¯s not enough, I¡¯ll use Spacetime Star Sand again to experience the high-level perspective. High-dimensional walking might be a high-dimensional means he was most likely capable of. Xu Jingming could already vaguely sense that he was very close to it. Chapter 541 - 541 Buyout Contract (2) 541 Buyout Contract (2) ****** Pearwood World, Xu Lixing¡¯s office. Whoosh. Xu Lixing instantly appeared in the office. She looked at the intelligence director, Liu Yige¡ªwho was waiting outside¡ªand gently touched the table with her hand. Only then did the ss door open, and Liu Yige walked in excitedly. !! ¡°What¡¯s the rush?¡± Xu Lixing asked. ¡°Miss, I¡¯ve found the Meng Tian Qingyuan you¡¯re looking for.¡± Liu Yige was very excited. ¡°He¡¯s from our Oohook Star Alliance. It went much smoother than I expected; I found him in less than a day.¡± Xu Lixing nodded slightly. Only in the same cosmic sector would they be in the same virtual world. For example, Blood Rain World had a total of 34 servers that catered to their respective cosmic sectors. But in the same Star Alliance, there was a high chance that they would be rtively nearby on their first login to the virtual worlds, just like neighboring countries. In Swordsman World, the two of them had joined the Green Leaf Sword Sect. It was reasonable that they came from the same Star Alliance in reality. ¡°Tell me about him.¡± Xu Lixing sat there and listened leisurely. ¡°Meng Tian Qingyuan is from the Langa civilization of the Oohook Star Alliance. The Langa civilization is a rtively ancient basic cosmic civilization with a total of 16 gxies. There are two Origin lifeforms in this era, and one of them is from the Qingyuan family. It¡¯s obvious how influential the Qingyuan family is in the Langa civilization,¡± Liu Yige said. Xu Lixing nodded slightly. ¡°However, the Qingyuan family¡¯s Origin lifeform, Lord Feng, is already 29,869 years old this year. ording to the lifespan limit of Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms, the Qingyuan family¡¯s Origin lifeform can die at any time. Therefore, the Qingyuan family has been gradually declining in recent years. Once Lord Feng dies and the family loses their Origin lifeform, the Qingyuan family¡¯s decline will be even more pronounced,¡± Liu Yige exined. ¡°As for Meng Tian Qingyuan, he lives on Iwaizumi in Cloud Glow Gxy,¡± Liu Yige introduced. ¡°His father¡¯s name is Hai Yong Qingyuan.¡± Xu Lixing smiled as she listened. Is that where he is in reality? Cloud Glow Gxy, Iwaizumi! ¡°Haiyong Qingyuan is quite a capable businessman,¡± Liu Yige said, ¡°but I heard that he¡¯s very ruthless at exploiting his employees. He¡¯s even a fanatical practitioner of ¡®extreme reproduction.¡¯¡± ¡°Extreme reproduction?¡± She was stunned. ¡°Yes, Iwaizumi is Hai Yong Qingyuan¡¯s private. He uses biological uterine technology on this and began producing children on arge scale. The poption of more than a billion people on this is all produced by biological wombs. They are all his children,¡± Liu Yige said. ¡°More than a billion people are his children?¡± Xu Lixing asked. ¡°What about Meng Tian Qingyuan?¡± ¡°Meng Tian Qingyuan is one of them.¡± Liu Yige continued, ¡°Actually, Hai Yong Qingyuan¡¯s style of doing things isn¡¯t a secret among the many factions in the Oohook Star Alliance. He squeezes dry his employees, as well as his children.¡± ¡°In his long life, the countless children he nurtured were mostlyary lifeforms who died while working for him their entire lives. Only a small number of people who emerged from the cruelpetition had a chance of bing cosmic lifeforms.¡± ¡°Those who be cosmic lifeforms also end up signing arge number of contracts with him, and they are almost bonded to him for the rest of their lives,¡± Liu Yige said. ¡°Meng Tian Qingyuan is the most talented person on Iwaizumi. He cultivated the evolutionary method at the age of five and became a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform at the age of 30! With Hai Yong Qingyuan¡¯s character, he will definitely sell Meng Tian Qingyuan for a high price. It¡¯s not Hai Yong Qingyuan¡¯s style to not squeeze out whatever profit there is.¡± ¡°Send me a copy of the information you gathered. You may leave,¡± Xu Lixing suddenly instructed. Liu Yige immediately left respectfully. In the office. Xu Lixing remained silent alone and quickly received detailed information. The information recorded the intensepetition on Iwaizumi. Junior Brother lives in such an environment? Yet, he managed to be a cosmic lifeform? Xu Lixing vaguely understood. ording to the intelligence, Junior Brother doesn¡¯t have much freedom, much less be able toe into contact with me. Then, she gently touched the projection. A woman appeared on the projection. ¡°Director Yu,¡± Xu Lixing said, ¡°I¡¯ll send you information on a talentter! Recruit this talent to our Pearwood Group in three days.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Director Yu replied respectfully. ¡­ Cloud Glow Gxy, Iwaizumi. ¡°They¡¯re here!¡± The fat Hai Yong Qingyuan stood in front of the dazzling pce with Meng Tian and looked up at a spaceshipnding in the courtyard of the pce. ¡°Follow me,¡± Hai Yong Qingyuan whispered and led Meng Tian forward to wee the guests. A female Earthling from China¡ªYu Li¡ªwalked out of the spaceship¡¯s hatch. ¡°Honorable Director Yu of the Pearwood Group, wee to my private.¡± Hai Yong Qingyuan fawned over her and smiled with his fiveyered chin. ¡°He¡¯s Meng Tian Qingyuan?¡± Yu Li looked at him. Meng Tian was nervous. What¡¯s going on? Could it be that the East Jade Group wants to take me away and make me the ninth husband? ¡°Yes, he¡¯s my son, Meng Tian Qingyuan,¡± Hai Yong said with a smile. ¡°He¡¯s very outstanding. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been selected by the Pearwood Group.¡± ¡°Pearwood Group?¡± Meng Tian was secretly puzzled. He knew about the Pearwood Group¡ªit was one of the top megacorporations in the Oohook Star Alliance! Even the two intermediate cosmic civilizations in the Star Alliance respected the Pearwood Group. It was even said that the Pearwood Group had a good rtionship with the two top factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡ªthe Redmond Group and the Cloud City Association. Chapter 542 - 542 Buyout Contract (3) 542 Buyout Contract (3) It could be said that the Oohook Star Alliance would tremble with a stomp of the Pearwood Group¡¯s foot. In fact, everyone believed that¡­ Lord Wu Ming would soon be the number one person in the Oohook Star Alliance! The Pearwood Group would also be the strongest faction in the Oohook Star Alliance. The Oohook Chamber of Commerce would probably be surpassed. ¡°Since the Pearwood Group is recruiting him, he will be a member of the Pearwood Group in the future.¡± Yu Li nced at the fawning old man in front of her. ¡°Are you sure all the contracts he signed have been transferred to the Pearwood Group?¡± ¡°Yes, yes.¡± Hai Yong nodded immediately. ¡°The contract has promised to transfer all contractual authority to the Pearwood Group.¡± !! He wouldn¡¯t dare lie to Pearwood Group. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll take him with me. He has nothing to do with you in the future.¡± Yu Li nodded and nced at Meng Tian. ¡°Follow me.¡± ¡°Hurry.¡± Hai Yong immediately pulled his son forward. Meng Tian was a little stunned, but he still understood that his father had sold him! The harsh contracts he had signed had been transferred to the Pearwood Group. The East Jade Group is only a third-rate faction in the Oohook Star Alliance. This Pearwood Group is one of the top factions, and it can do whatever it wants in the Oohook Star Alliance. I won¡¯t be able to put up a fight. Meng Tian understood this. However, being recruited by the Pearwood Group is better than being on Iwaizumi, right? I don¡¯t see any hope with me being squeezed dry on Iwaizumi. Meng Tian didn¡¯t hesitate and entered the spaceship with Yu Li. Whoosh. The spaceship quickly left Iwaizumi. Damn you, Pearwood Group. What a bully. Only then did the fat Hai Yong turn hostile. He gritted his teeth and said, And you¡¯re so stingy. A genius who became a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform at the age of 30 has a high chance of bing a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. You bought out all the contracts for just five billion cosmic dors! I refused to sell him to the East Jade Group for fifty billion back then¡­ Damn it, damn it. However, I don¡¯t even dare to refute the Pearwood Group¡¯s offer. Hai Yong was furious. What could he do when the Pearwood Group came knocking on his door to recruit Meng Tian? Not to mention that the Qingyuan family¡¯s ancestor could pass away at any time¡­ Even if he had a long lifespan, it was impossible for the ancestor to provoke the Pearwood Group. The Pearwood Group was backed by¡­ Lord Wu Ming¡ªthe fastest human in the present generation to be an Origin lifeform! What a bully. They took him away by force and paid so little. Hai Yong was vexed. Arge sum of money was gone, and the Pearwood Group didn¡¯t care about his fawning. ¡­ There were only three figures in the spaceship hall: Yu Li, an AI lifeform, and Meng Tian. ¡°We¡¯re setting off for the Milky Way¡¯s Earth,¡± Yu Li said. ¡°Earth is the home of the entire Earth civilization, and it¡¯s also the cosmic headquarters of our Pearwood Group.¡± Meng Tian nodded. ¡°Why did you choose me?¡± Yu Li nced at him but didn¡¯t say anything. She was also puzzled. She had been recruiting talents all this time. Why would Miss suddenly name Meng Tian Qingyuan? ¡­ After traveling through multiple wormholes, the spaceship finally arrived in the sr system. We¡¯ve reached Earth. Yu Li gazed at the azure in front of her. Meng Tian Qingyuan was nervous and expectant. What would his future life be like? ****** Earth, Pearwood Group¡¯s cosmic headquarters. Yu Li brought Meng Tian to an office door. ¡°Come in.¡± A pleasant voice sounded. Only then did Yu Li walk in with Meng Tian. Meng Tian walked in and immediately saw a girl sitting at the desk with a bright smile. The girl¡¯s appearance was 90% simr to the person he cared about the most in his memory. That gaze, that bearing¡­ ¡°Miss, I¡¯ve brought him,¡± Yu Li said respectfully. ¡°Junior Brother, are you pleasantly surprised?¡± The girl smiled at him. Chapter 543 - 543 Letting Go 543 Letting Go Meng Tian looked at the girl with a bright smile and found her smile the most beautiful thing in the world. It felt unreal. ¡°Senior Sister?¡± Meng Tian was a little hesitant. ¡°Director Yu, please give us a moment.¡± Xu Lixing nced at Yu Li, who bowed slightly and left, leaving only Xu Lixing and Meng Tian alone in the office. Xu Lixing then smiled and got up to walk to Meng Tian. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you thanking me?¡± !! ¡°Senior Sister, how did you find me?¡± Meng Tian looked at her. ¡°I asked you about your situation in reality, but you went offline for a few days and didn¡¯t reply to my messages.¡± Xu Lixing curled her lips. ¡°I thought you wanted to break up, but even so, you couldn¡¯t have just disappeared. Therefore, I thought of investigating¡­ Meng Tian Qingyuan, 35-year-old Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform. It wasn¡¯t hard.¡± Meng Tian stared at her, his eyes filled with gratitude as he bowed respectfully. ¡°Cut that out,¡± she said immediately. ¡°Thank you, Senior Sister.¡± Meng Tian¡¯s eyes turned red. ¡°I once thought that I would never see hope for the rest of my life with me under that person¡¯s control.¡± ¡°It would¡¯ve been very difficult for you to resist him.¡± Xu Lixing sighed. ¡°I relied on the corporation¡¯s might and my dad¡¯s might to make him hand you over obediently.¡± ¡°Your dad?¡± Meng Tian was a little puzzled. ¡°Let me introduce myself,¡± Xu Lixing said with a smile. ¡°My name in reality is Xu Lixing, and I¡¯m the Pearwood Group¡¯s Second Executive Officer! The First Executive Officer is my mom. My dad is Xu Jingming, or Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming?¡± Of course, Meng Tian knew him. An Executive Senator of the Oohook Star Alliance! An influential figure of the entire cosmic human race! Senior Sister is actually Lord Wu Ming¡¯s daughter? ¡°Oh right, in order to buy out your contract with your father, the corporation spent five billion cosmic dors,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°I¡¯ll pay the corporation for that. As for your buyout contracts, they will be terminated. You will have absolute freedom from today onward! You won¡¯t be bound by any contracts; you can do whatever you want.¡± ¡°Of course, you are now indebted.¡± Xu Lixing smiled and said, ¡°You owe me five billion cosmic dors. As for the interest, pay it as you see fit.¡± Meng Tian was stunned and stood there in a daze. ¡°Freedom? I can do whatever I want?¡± Meng Tian murmured. He had never felt this way since he was born. He had previously thought that he would go from being under Hai Yong¡¯s control to being under the Pearwood Group¡¯s control. Perhaps the treatment and environment would be much better, but he still had to submit to the Pearwood Group. However, his senior sister terminated all the contracts. ¡°I¡¯m free,¡± Meng Tian murmured. There were tears in his eyes, but they instantly disappeared. He looked up at Xu Lixing and grinned with unprecedented joy. ¡°Senior Sister, I owe you five billion! I¡¯ll definitely pay you back, along with the interest. Thank you, Senior Sister!¡± ¡°What do you n on doing in the future?¡± Xu Lixing asked with a smile. ¡°My first step is to leave the Qingyuan family.¡± Meng Tian didn¡¯t hesitate. ¡°Senior Sister, can I migrate to Earth?¡± ¡°Of course. Earth wees migration of outstanding talents. You became a Lv. 7 cosmic lifeform at the age of 30. With such talent¡­ No civilization in the Hunter Cosmic Sector will reject you,¡± Xu Lixing replied with a smile. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll migrate to Earth,¡± Meng Tian said. ¡°I¡¯ll work hard to pay off my only creditor.¡± Xu Lixing smiled. ¡°Then, are you willing to be my boyfriend in reality?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t ask for more¡ªas long as you don¡¯t mind my lowly background.¡± Meng Tian gazed at his senior sister. ¡°I¡¯ll also work hard to be an Origin lifeform so as to be worthy of you.¡± From this day onward, Meng Tian truly began to live for himself! He also wanted to be worthy of his senior sister! ¡°That¡¯s what I like about you¡ªyour confidence.¡± Xu Lixing smiled and said, ¡°However, let¡¯s take it slow. You can¡¯t judge a book by its cover. I have to observe you carefully.¡± ¡°Senior Sister, you¡¯re wee to observe all you want,¡± Meng Tian replied. The current Meng Tian didn¡¯t have thatnguid air as before; he had more drive. ¡°Alright then.¡± Xu Lixing was quite satisfied with Meng Tian¡¯s reaction. ¡°You¡¯re free now. Do you want me to help you arrange some amodation, or do you want to decide for yourself?¡± ¡°It¡¯s very simple through the Inte,¡± Meng Tian said. ¡°I¡¯ll settle it myself quickly.¡± ¡°Hurry up; you haven¡¯t been online for days. Master has asked me several times,¡± Xu Lixing urged. ¡°Get your amodation sorted out ande online as soon as possible.¡± ¡­ Meng Tian quickly left the Pearwood Group headquarters and stood in the square of the building. He looked up at the towering building with anticipation in his eyes. Today marks a brand new life, he thought to himself. He knew very well how great the difference in status between him and his senior sister was. She was Wu Ming¡¯s daughter! What about him? He was only one of the countless people nurtured by a biological womb. Even if his senior sister¡¯s parents didn¡¯t agree, Meng Tian could live with it. Meng Tian felt that his senior sister had already given him a lot! She had given him freedom and a future¡ªthis far exceeded marriage! Even if he couldn¡¯t be with his senior sister in the future, he was very satisfied and grateful. I should strive hard to be an Origin lifeform, Meng Tian thought to himself. After Meng Tian regained his freedom, his motivation surged exponentially. He felt that with his senior sister¡¯s identity, he had to be an Origin lifeform¡­ before he was confident in proposing. Meng Tian tapped open a projection and quickly bought property and a virtual chamber through the Inte. ****** In the virtual world. In Li Miaomiao¡¯s personal space, she was sitting on the beach and waiting when a figure suddenly descended beside her¡ªit was Xu Jingming. ¡°Miaomiao, what¡¯s the urgency?¡± Xu Jingming asked with a smile. He was now digesting his gains from his first observation of the Spacetime Star Sand. It took him a long time to digest the knowledge gained, so it was very easy for him to split his mind and maintain one or two clones in the virtual world. ¡°I know everything about our daughter¡¯s boyfriend in reality,¡± Li Miaomiao said anxiously. ¡°Oh? What¡¯s the situation?¡± Xu Jingming asked with a smile. ¡°Take a look.¡± Li Miaomiao handed a dossier to him. Meng Tian¡¯s immigration application was approved in less than an hour, and he was now living on Earth. Li Miaomiao naturally contacted her husband after she quickly learned the details. ... ¡°He lived a hard life,¡± Xu Jingmingmented as he read the dossier. ¡°There are more than a billion people on Iwaizumi now. Including the generations who have died, Hai Yong Qingyuan has billions of children. Meng Tian is only one of them,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Thepetition on Iwaizumi is very intense and cruel. He lived a life ofpetition since he was born. I¡¯m very worried that Meng Tian, who grew up in such a distortedpetitive environment, will have a very twisted personality.¡± Li Miaomiao nced at her husband. ¡°I don¡¯t care how talented and capable the man is, but I hope that his character is normal and that our daughter will live a happy life in the future. However, this Meng Tian¡­ is very likely mentally twisted.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Xu Jingming was calm as he smiled and said, ¡°Our daughter spent ten years with him previously, and he¡¯s on Earth now. In the future, everything will be under the Pearwood Group¡¯s observation in reality. It¡¯s very easy to evaluate his mental state with so many top cosmic talents in the Pearwood Group.¡± ¡°Appearances aren¡¯t necessarily urate when ites to matters of the heart.¡± Li Miaomiao was worried. ¡°Our daughter is in charge of arge number of matters in the Pearwood Group, so she has the ability to read people,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°You can also get some experts to help in the observation. I think that¡¯s enough. It¡¯s just a rtionship; it¡¯s nothing serious.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°I was worrying too much.¡± ¡°A hero¡¯s background doesn¡¯t matter,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°There are all kinds of them across the countless civilizations of the cosmic human race! Some are born uncivilized, and some are born as pirates. It¡¯s impossible to determine one¡¯s background. It¡¯s verymon to have a background that¡¯s a thousand times darker than Meng Tian¡¯s!¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind at all. Over the years, he had seen too many habitables go extinct instantly. Compared to this, his daughter¡¯s rtionship was trivial. So what if her rtionship failed? It was nothing. ... ¡°Our daughter still has a long life. Let go and watch her grow.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Sometimes, setbacks help her grow.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Since you, the father, have spoken, I¡¯ll listen to you.¡± ****** An habitable in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector where Xu Jingming was temporarily living in seclusion. In the study. Xu Jingming sat in a chair and looked at the dense plethora of information on the projection, asionally reaching out to write. Watching theplete spacetime copse in the Spacetime Star Sand has helped me greatly. I¡¯ve improved greatly in many branches of spacetime. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. Unfortunately, the spacetime copse scene is observed from a high-dimensional perspective¡­ It can¡¯t be replicated at all. Moreover, the spacetime copse itself is caused by high-dimensional forces. The virtual world can¡¯t reproduce it. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. The virtual world¡¯s ¡®virtualization¡¯ had its limits. For example, the Primordial Star phenomenon was only a superficial phenomenon. There were also some scientific experiments that could only reproducepleted experiments. Novel experiments or experiments that changed certain parameters¡­ had to be attempted in reality. Of the six Force structural models for Life Evolution, I¡¯ve already grasped the fifth model, the auxiliary spatial model. Xu Jingming nodded. Now, there¡¯s only the sixth model¡ªthe M?bius model. Comprehending the M?bius model will result in me having adequate amounts of knowledge. My mental strength has long hit the mark, so I can try breaking through to Lv. 10, Xu Jingming thought to himself. The M?bius model is the most difficult of the six models! I hope I can finish it in 100 years, Xu Jingming thought. After all, he took less than 100 years to grasp all of the first five Force models. Xu Jingming continued studying the various branches of spacetime, hoping to digest as much as he could from his observations. Only by building up more spacetime knowledge could one have a chance of achieving high-dimensional traveling. Xu Jingming really hoped that he could do this. After all, it was embarrassing if he couldn¡¯t use any high-dimensional means while in possession of a numbered Primordial Battle Armor. Days passed. More than three months after observing the first Spacetime Star Sand grain, he finally started his second observation! Chapter 544 - 544 Visualization Lv. 10 544 Visualization Lv. Light shone out from the windows of numerous households in the evening. Xu Jingming sat at his desk and looked at the Spacetime Star Sand floating in front of him. A single Spacetime Star Sand grain cost 100 trillion cosmic dors, and this was the price set by Senior Brother Redeye. Its actual value had to be at least doubled,parable to half an ordinary gxy. Again. Although it was expensive, the value it provided¡ªgrasping high-dimensional power¡ªwas worth it. Xu Jingming immediately seeped his psychic force into the Spacetime Star Sand again. Whoosh! When his consciousness entered the Spacetime Star Sand, the ruined world in the sand grain escaped its frozen state and continued copsing. Spacetime copsed, but it didn¡¯t injure his consciousness at all. My consciousness is indeed in high-dimensional space with the help of Spacetime Star Sand. Xu Jingming carefully took it in. I can see the differentyers of spacetime during its copse. No matter howplicated the spacetime turbulence is, it can¡¯t stop my observation. Lower dimensions have no secrets from a high-dimensional vantage. However¡­ Xu Jingming was also a little puzzled. I can¡¯t sense any matter or existence in high-dimensional space. With his consciousness transcending the spacetime copse, he should¡¯ve been in high-dimensional space. From the looks of it, even with the help of Spacetime Star Sand, my consciousness is still blind and deaf while inside high-dimensional space, he thought. He already knew that ordinary Origin lifeforms were, for all purposes and intents, blind and deaf when entering high-dimensional space. Even if a high-dimensional lifeform was staring at them at close range, Origin lifeforms couldn¡¯t see them. Just like the naked eye of aary lifeform, the spectrum they could see was limited, and so was the sound their ears heard. Beyond the range¡­ they couldn¡¯t see or hear. It was the same logic. Although Origin lifeforms were very powerful, giving them wide ranges for their eyes, ears, and psychic forces, high-dimensional space was beyond that. In high-dimensional space, Origin lifeforms were blind and deaf. I can¡¯t sense anything unless I be a high-dimensional lifeform and can see everything in high-dimensional space with my eyes and hear with my ears, or if my mental strength reaches a high-dimensional level. ording to the Primordial Star Conjecture, one has to reach Lv. 12 in visualization to have their mental strength reach the high-dimensional threshold and be able to sense everything in high-dimensional space, Xu Jingming thought to himself. But I¡¯m only at Lv. 9 now. The difficulty keeps increasing the further I go in visualization¡­ I¡¯ve been stuck going from Lv. 9 to Lv. 10 for so long, and Lv. 12 is even further away. Be it physically or mentally, he was far from being able to observe high-dimensional space. Even when I was immersed in the various scenes of the spacetime copse the first time, I didn¡¯t realize that my consciousness was in a high-dimensional state. Xu Jingming carefully experienced everything and carefully observed the spacetime copse again. Every spacetime copse was different. For a variety of reasons, different kinds of copse appeared in different ruined worlds. However, the structure of spacetime itself was simr. Xu Jingming gained a deeper understanding of spacetime itself. Spacetime is vast, but there are many hidden spacetimeyers. High-dimensional space is above all spacetimeyers. Xu Jingming carefully took it in. If I want to enter high-dimensional space, I have to transcend the spacetimeyers and escape it. He observed as he thought. This grain of Spacetime Star Sandsted 3 days and 21 hours beforepletely dissipating. When it dissipated, Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. High-dimensional space. Xu Jingming had his Primordial Battle Armor #9 under his control. He had experienced Return, and he had observed the Spacetime Star Sand for more than seven days. Coupled with his wealth of knowledge in spacetime, he attempted to charge forward with a thought. Whoosh. Xu Jingming sat in front of the desk, but his entire body disappeared into thin air. He tried his best to escape the influence of all the spacetimeyers. Of course, there were too many spacetimeyers¡ªthey were just too vast. They appeared likeyers of restraints around him. He was like the favored child of space and time¡ªalbeit thanks to Nine¡¯s help! But after escaping more than 200 spacetimeyers, the other spacetimeyers continued restraining him. In a few seconds, he returned to the chair in front of the desk as if he hadn¡¯t moved. It¡¯s too difficult. Xu Jingming felt exhausted. Back then, Nine returned to the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute from the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. In an instant, itpleted the entire process of entering high-dimensional and descending into the Primordial Research Institute. As for me¡­ I spent a few seconds struggling to get out. Xu Jingming felt more exhausted than experiencing a battle; he had consumed arge amount of energy and was mentally exhausted. This was because during the process of struggling to escape the spacetimeyers, he needed to instantlye up with ways to make an attempt. My understanding of the spacetimeyers isn¡¯t deep enough. If I build it up further, I might be able to break through. There¡¯s also the fact that the strength I used isn¡¯t sufficient. If I were a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform or if my mental strength were stronger, allowing me to mobilize more of the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s strength, I would have a higher chance of charging out, Xu Jingming thought. It was very difficult to use high-dimensional powers. For example, it wasn¡¯t easy for some Hellion Sovereigns to use high-dimensional forces; they needed to fuse with high-dimensional spatial objects. Those who could seed were some of the top Hellion Sovereigns. Xu Jingming was very simr to the Hellion Sovereigns and was also borrowing high-dimensional powers¡ªit was contained in the Primordial Battle Armor. However, it wasn¡¯t easy despite him borrowing it. ¡­ Xu Jingming focused on studying the many spacetimeyers. The deeper his understanding, the higher the chance of him leaving spacetime and entering a higher dimension. In the blink of an eye, two years passed. I get it. On a grass patch in the virtual world, he sat on a chair and drew a spacetime geometry map on the projection. The great schr beside him watched in admiration. ¡°Sir, am I right to express the interference change model with these three high-dimensional geometric diagrams?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Smart.¡± Mang Yu praised, ¡°Wu Ming, I realize how talented you are in spacetime research! The interference changes in the spacetime fluidyer are rtively difficult topics, but you actually understood it in just a few sses.¡± ¡°It¡¯s thanks to your guidance,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Moreover, I¡¯ve also observed Spacetime Star Sand, so it made things easier.¡± ¡°You¡¯re quite talented in science,¡± Mang Yu praised. ¡°Alright, that¡¯s the end of the fluidyer interference change course. We¡¯ll continue the course on the fluidyer¡¯s ¡®permeability effect¡¯ tomorrow. The fluidyer prates many spacetimeyers and is critical. You have to prepare for the basics in advance.¡± ¡°Alright, sir.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Mang Yu was a great schr with an educational level of Lv. 132 after all, and his attainments in spacetime were very deep. Xu Jingming had arranged to have many sses with him. ¡­ In reality, in the cultivation chamber. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and recalled his ss with Mang Yu today. I¡¯ve spent two years digesting and observing my gains from the Spacetime Star Sand, and I¡¯ve also gotten a teacher to teach me. I¡¯ve improved in many aspects, but I¡¯m still unable to enter high-dimensional space. Xu Jingming shook his head. It¡¯s really not easy. However, it¡¯s very difficult to borrow high-dimensional powers to begin with. Xu Jingming was also patient enough. I¡¯ll begin today¡¯s visualization. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and closed his eyes. If nothing special cropped up, he would visualize every day. Visualization was very important, and it was the most effective way to cultivate one¡¯s mental strength. Be it reaching Lv. 10, bing a cosmic legend, or the Paramount realm, one¡¯s mental strength had to reach a certain level. Light Rays¡¯ Visualization. ... The Primordial Star Xu Jingming had visualized was vast and lofty. Waves of light constantly radiated, bing more and more dazzling as they turned into endless light. There were also fluctuations on the Primordial Star. Sometimes, it erupted and ferociously affected the surroundings, and sometimes, it contracted. The Primordial Star is a celestial body in high-dimensional space. Therefore, it¡¯s above our normal spacetime to begin with. Xu Jingming had devoted a lot of his efforts to the study of spacetime. Although he had never seen high-dimensional space with his own eyes, and he couldn¡¯t see or sense anything even if his consciousness entered, the Primordial Star Conjecture had records of them. The more he learned, the more he gradually understood. The Primordial Star in Xu Jingming¡¯s visualization also hadyers of spacetime influencing one another, causing it to appear more distant. However, its light prated theyers of spacetime and became even grander. It should match the spacetime model of the Primordial Star as mentioned in the Primordial Star Conjecture, Xu Jingming thought as he further perfected the Primordial Star¡¯s spacetime model in his visualization. Suddenly¡ª Xu Jingming felt as though a gaze from the Primordial Star he was visualizing had descended upon him. He instinctively felt terrified. He was also delighted. Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength naturally transformed under the invisible influence. This transformationsted for 27 seconds. ... My visualization resulted in resonance with it? How magical. He was clearly the one visualizing and staring at it, but it was as if it was staring at him! When the Primordial Star I visualize begins to resemble the true Primordial Star and reach a certain threshold, it will resonate with the true Primordial Star, he thought. It will begin to affect my mental strength. There will first be resonance, and then, the closer in resemnce, the greater the Primordial Star¡¯s influence. My mental strength will eventually be high-dimensional, Xu Jingming thought. Evolution was very difficult for lifeforms. Visualizing the great celestial body in high-dimensional space, the Primordial Star, was an excellent method. Just visualizing it allowed one¡¯s mind to transform gradually. After triggering the resonance, my mind has undergone a transformation. I¡¯ve finally reached Lv. 10 of the visualization method. Xu Jingming was delighted. Lv. 9 visualization was the lowest threshold for a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. Lv. 10 visualization was the standard most Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms had from years of cultivation. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind had reached the average level of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. I can¡¯t see or touch it. I can only rely on my own understanding to visualize it, he thought to himself. I wonder how I can break through to the harder Lv. 11 and 12. Xu Jingming opened his eyes in a good mood. ¡°Congrattions, Master. Your mental strength has broken through.¡± Nine was overjoyed. It could sense the obvious qualitative change in the mental strength needed to control the Primordial Battle Armor. ¡°I¡¯ve been stuck at Lv. 9 for so many years.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°Master, now that your mental strength has broken through, you can try again to see if you can enter high-dimensional space.¡± Nine also looked forward to it. Chapter 545 - 545 First High-Dimensional Power Grasped 545 First High-Dimensional Power Grasped Xu Jingming nodded and walked out of the study to the balcony. He stood in front of the balcony railing and looked at the myriad lights on this habitable. He could vaguely see some aircraft in the distance, and he was in a good mood. He could sense the transformation of his mind; it had grown stronger. The Primordial Star is really magical. As one¡¯s visualization bes more detailed and closer to the real Primordial Star, one¡¯s mental strength can undergo a transformation. Xu Jingming sighed in amazement. This was one of the three strongest legacies of the human race. Countless outstanding evolvers in history had relied on this to be cosmic legends or even high-dimensional lifeforms. Of course, there were only three high-dimensional human lifeforms still alive. High-dimensional! Xu Jingming had a strong feeling that he would definitely seed this time. Transcend spacetime and break free! Xu Jingming¡¯s transformed mental strength instantly drew greater strength from the Primordial Battle Armor. Primordial Battle Armor #9 was a cornerstone treasure of the Primordial Research Institute, and the energy it contained was unbelievable. Even after years of research, with greatly improved knowledge, and a transformed mind, he could only draw a small portion from it. Boom! Xu Jingming felt that the strength he drew on was much greater than in the past. If he was like a little bird pping its wings and flying high in the sky in the past, he was now a giant bird soaring into the sky! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The many spacetimeyers that were originally very restrictive became very weak after his strength increased exponentially. He instantly broke free from his restraints! Xu Jingming disappeared from the balcony. I¡ª Xu Jingming looked around in surprise. In Xu Jingming¡¯s vision, space and time instantly shrank, and his gaze could observe an area of more than ten light-years! I can see everything within a spherical diameter of 12.8 light-years? Xu Jingming was very surprised. From his vision, the diameter of 12.8 light-years appeared miniature. It shrank like a three-dimensional model in his vision. He could see the front, back, left, right, interior, and exterior of the model clearly. He could see everything in the 12.8 light-years, even the flow of light. Light slowed down, and the stars,s, and celestial bodies felt as fragile as toys. ¡°Nine, is this a high-dimensional perspective?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°To be precise, it¡¯s an Origin lifeform¡¯s perspective in high-dimensional space. If you be a high-dimensional lifeform, what you see will feel much more different,¡± Nine replied. Xu Jingming came to a realization. Although he had entered a high-dimensional space, his eyes were still those of an Origin lifeform. He wondered what feelings high-dimensional lifeforms had when they took in things. ¡°Master, you have indeed entered high-dimensional space, but you can¡¯t see any other matter or creatures in high-dimensional space,¡± Nine said. ¡°The diameter you can see now is 12.8 light-years. You can travel in high-dimensional space rtively precisely, but beyond that¡­ it won¡¯t be too precise.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly and looked down at the 12.8 light-year-diameter sphere. He had a feeling that as long as he wanted to, he could descend anywhere within this range. Whoosh. With a thought, Xu Jingming appeared on the mountain peak of a deste. High-dimensional traveling. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Xu Jingming carried out high-dimensional traveling as his figure appeared everywhere, crossing several light-years every time. Even if it was a ster core with violent energy or a cosmic energy storm that wasn¡¯t suitable for teleportation¡­ he could still easily pass through them. ¡°Master, the energy fluctuations and spacetime chaos here won¡¯t affect your high-dimensional traveling,¡± Nine stated. ¡°Unless an Origin lifeform¡¯s mental strength ascends to higher dimensions, they won¡¯t be able to see high-dimensional space.¡± ¡°Lv. 12 visualization¡ªthat¡¯s when my mental strength will reach high-dimensional.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Yes, if an Origin lifeform¡¯s mental strength reaches the high-dimensional threshold, they can probe through high-dimensional space to discover you and attack you,¡± Nine said. ¡°Of course, they also have to use high-dimensional powers to threaten you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°An Origin lifeform whose mental strength hasn¡¯t reached the high-dimensional threshold can¡¯t injure you, Master,¡± Nine said. Whoosh. Xu Jingming was already very proficient. With a thought, he left cosmic spacetime and entered a high-dimensional space state. He was blind and deaf in high-dimensional space, but it didn¡¯t affect his entry. What a wonderful feeling. Xu Jingming looked down at the model-like sphere. The billions of humans on that habitable were extremely tiny, even smaller than ants. How weak. I feel like I can wipe them out with a thought. This thought surfaced in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind, and his eyes revealed indifference. But then, his expression changed. He instantly returned to the habitable and to his study. What¡¯s going on? Xu Jingming sat at his desk with an ugly expression. Why did I think that wiping out billions of humans was normal? He had grown up weak and cared a lot about ordinary people, but the feeling of being high and mighty in high-dimensional space gave him a feeling that he could easily wipe out everything in those 12.8 light-years. He also knew that it was an illusion; he couldn¡¯t do it with his individual strength. However, that mentality was very abnormal! ¡°Master, when your Light Rays¡¯ Visualization reaches the 10th level and resonates with the Primordial Star, your mind will naturally be closer and closer to a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± Nine was very experienced after spending time with many masters. ¡°You just need to maintain self-control.¡± ¡°There will be some aftereffects from cultivating the Primordial Star Visualization. I didn¡¯t feel it before, but I¡¯m only beginning to feel it now.¡± ¡°The stronger your mind, the stronger the feeling will be. When that happens, you will need more self-control,¡± Nine said. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I know. It¡¯s recorded in the legacy that in the process of visualizing the Primordial Star, one needs greater self-control as their realm increases. If one can¡¯t control themselves¡­ they will be assimted by the Primordial Star and eventually descend into a final self-destruction. It¡¯s impossible for them to be a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very difficult to be a high-dimensional lifeform,¡± Nine remarked. ¡°The birth of every Paramount is a result of countless crises. Master, by following the dean¡¯s path, the danger has decreased greatly.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. His visualization was only at Lv. 10, and he had only resonated with the Primordial Star for the first time. The influence wasn¡¯t significant, but it would only grow with time. This was already the best way for humans to increase their mental strength! There were rtively fewer repercussions. ¡°Nine, I sensed the source of the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s strength when I used high-dimensional traveling,¡± Xu Jingming said. He could carry out high-dimensional traveling using the high-dimensional powers contained in the Primordial Battle Armor. Otherwise, solely unleashing high-dimensional powers would¡¯ve made him a cosmic legend. ¡°That¡¯s Elementium,¡± Nine exined. ¡°It¡¯s the power source for the numbered Primordial Battle Armor. High-dimensional traveling is only the easiest high-dimensional method for me. Master, you can use other methods when you umte deeper knowledge in the future.¡± ... ¡°Will Elementium be consumed from high-dimensional traveling?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Nine exined, ¡°No power is infinite! To unleash enough might, there naturally has to be consumption. For example, when the Hellion fused some high-dimensional spatial objects to unleash high-dimensional powers, it also drained the high-dimensional objects. The bacsh can even be very intense.¡± ¡°Even for Paramounts with eternal lifespans, they consume a huge amount of energy at all times. They also need to replenish their energy to form a bnce,¡± Nine said. ¡°Even if the Primordial Battle Armor isn¡¯t used, it will slowly deplete. It consumes more when used. Using high-dimensional means¡­ consume more.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°When you don¡¯t require me anymore, I¡¯ll return to the Primordial Research Institute and be resupplied with Elementium,¡± Nine said. ¡°Master, you¡¯ve also seen that the research institute has many sets of battle armor! Why aren¡¯t they distributed on arge scale? It¡¯s because we have to conserve Elementium. They are energy sources obtained by the dean from high-dimensional space, making them very precious.¡± ¡°No wonder.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. He had seen many pieces of numbered Primordial Battle Armor and hundreds of ck hole-like battle armor, but none of them had been distributed. He now understood why. The more amazing a battle armor was, the more energy it consumed. It wasn¡¯t distributed willy-nilly, and some even required the dean¡¯s approval. Instead, the dean didn¡¯t care about ordinary Primordial Battle Armor and allowed generations of Origin lifeforms to use them. ¡°Nine, with my current strength, I should be able to head to the front line of the Hellion war, right?¡± Xu Jingming asked. He had applied to head to the front line many times over the years, but he had been rejected. ¡°After your mental strength transforms, you can better unleash the might of the battle armor. Spacetime and light-type moves can generally reach the might of a peak Lv. 10. Coupled with high-dimensional traveling, your strength is already close to a Regis in advanced cosmic civilizations.¡± ¡°Close to a Regis?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°It¡¯s still far from that. To be a Regis of an advanced cosmic civilization, one needs to be a peak Lv. 10 Origin lifeform while also sessfully grasping a high-dimensional weapon. They are much more intimidating than me.¡± ... ¡°But Master, you can escape. Primordial Battle Armor #9 is the best at escaping among numbered Primordial Battle Armor,¡± Nine said. ¡°Survival is very important.¡± Xu Jingming knew his limits. In terms of destructive power and other aspects, he was inferior to Regis from advanced cosmic civilizations, nor was he inferior to Mr. Jane, Mr. Yang, and the others. I can¡¯t defeat the top Hellion Sovereigns, but I can still suppress ordinary Lv. 10 Sovereigns, Xu Jingming thought to himself. He immediately sent another request to head to the front line through the virtual world. ¡­ At the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute. The wide and fat Deputy Dean Redmond read thebat report on the projection and frowned. The situation in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector is getting worse and worse! Of the three cosmic sectors bordering the Hellions, our Primordial Research Institute is in charge of guarding the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, but our performance has been average recently. There¡¯s nothing I can do about it. Secretary General cksky stood to the side. ¡°The Hellions are crazy; they treat death as an honor. As for us human Origin lifeforms, we are rtively more concerned about our lives. After all, ¡®resurrection¡¯ requires credit. Many Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms don¡¯t have enough credit. If they die, that¡¯s it.¡± Redmond nodded. The attitude both parties had towardsbat was different. The Hellions would only cower and escape when they encountered a suicidal situation; otherwise, they weren¡¯t afraid of death. Human Origin lifeforms cherished their lives far more. After all, every one of them had a civilization and a collective faction behind them. How could they die easily? ¡°Recently, the situation has worsened, and it¡¯s rted to the Hellions¡¯ Sovereign Moyou,¡± ckskymented. ¡°The leader of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s Hellions has been reced by Sovereign Moyou in recent years! For Sovereign Moyou to be one of the ten Sovereigns of the Hellions, his strength is unquestionable. The high-dimensional power he grasps is known as the Nightmare World. It¡¯s a high-dimensional illusory world invasion¡­ It¡¯s virtually irresistible.¡± ¡°We don¡¯t have enough top powerhouses in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector,¡± cksky said. ¡°We can¡¯t transfer cosmic legends over, right? Cosmic legends are mainly used to deter the Void Celestials,¡± Redmond said. Suddenly, he saw a piece of mail. ¡°Xu Jingming has broken through?¡± Redmond was surprised. ¡°With high-dimensional traveling, he can greatly intimidate the Hellions.¡± ¡°High-dimensional traveling?¡± cksky was a little surprised. ¡°Some Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms study high-dimensional weapons, some buy high-dimensional spatial items, and some exchange for cosmic treasures¡­ There are very few who can grasp high-dimensional powers, yet Xu Jingming achieved high-dimensional traveling so quickly?¡± ¡°How can those peoplepare to Xu Jingming?¡± Redmond smiled and said, ¡°After all, his talent isn¡¯t inferior to mine. Let him go to the front line! Let the Hellions be cloaked by his shadow!¡± Redmond smiled and signed his name before issuing the transfer order. Chapter 546 - 546 Credit 546 Credit In his personal space in the virtual world. It¡¯s been approved? Xu Jingming looked at the new transfer order and couldn¡¯t help but reveal a look of delight. Then, a new request to visit his personal space popped up. Deputy Dean Redmond wants to see me? Xu Jingming reached out and tapped gently as he got up to wee the guest. A wide and fat figure walked out of the void¡ªit was Deputy Dean Redmond. He was still his smiling self; his eyes narrowed into a line. !! ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond.¡± Xu Jingming bowed slightly. ¡°Don¡¯t stand on ceremony. Have a seat.¡± Redmond smiled and sat down on the sofa first. Xu Jingming also sat down opposite him and poured him a ss of fruit wine. ¡°You received the transfer order, right?¡± ¡°I did.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I didn¡¯t let you go to the front line previously because the conflict there is the most intense. Several Hellion Sovereigns possessing high-dimensional powers are permanently stationed there. You might encounter them if you go over,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Now that your strength has increased quite a bit, and you have the protection of Primordial Battle Armor #9, you can go. You could be revived upon dying, but Primordial Battle Armor #9 would¡¯ve been lost¡­ Although the aliens can¡¯t use it, the price of losing a set of numbered Primordial Battle Armor will ultimately be very high.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°You have to seize the opportunity to umte more credit on this trip to the front line,¡± Redmond said with a smile. ¡°The next time our Primordial Research Institute opens up credit exchange is in 112 years. When that happens, some cosmic treasures, high-dimensional objects, technological weapons, and so on will be made avable. The better the item, the more credit it will require. For the next exchange¡­ you only have 112 years to prepare.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Xu Jingming was also looking forward to it. For example, Spacetime Star Sand was one of the cosmic wonders released for exchange by Spacetime Ind. ¡°Especially the Primordial Star me¡ªevery wisp is very precious. When the timees, people will be ranked ording to their contributions. Those with high contributions will be given priority,¡± Redmond said. ¡°This is also a rule shared by the 17 top factions of the cosmic human race¡ªthose that make great contributions have priority. You should know very well¡­ the importance of the Primordial Star me.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Primordial Star me¡­ It was the mes of the Primordial Star from high-dimensional space! Even the dean couldn¡¯t truly touch the Primordial Star, but the Primordial Star cycled between convergence and eruption. During the eruptions, the mes would spread far and wide! The dean and the others would have a chance to capture them. Every wisp of Primordial Star me was a treasure to evolvers who cultivated the Primordial Star lineage. Just looking at it for a long time allowed one to have a deeper understanding of the Primordial Star, allowing one to visualize it more realistically and have a chance of reaching a higher level in visualization. This wasn¡¯t even mentioning the use of light, mes, and other powers. As for some high-dimensional weapons and civilization-level smart bots, these were verymon. They just had one thing inmon: they were very expensive! Typically, contribution credit was needed to exchange for them. Only a small number of items were avable for exchange using cosmic dors. Regarding the credit exchange, the items of the other 14 top factions were rtively ordinary. The three strongest factions¡¯ exchange was the most eye-catching. After all, the three Paramounts were behind the procurement of these precious items. However, the three strongest factions had an average of about 10,000 Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, not to mention therge number of Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms. The precious items made avable every time were far too few. Almost all of them were snatched up. One had to pay a huge price to seek the help of those with plenty of credits to exchange something on their behalf most of the time. Other than the three strongest factions, the Cosmic Human Alliance officially regrly did credit exchanges, but they mainly focused on technology. High-dimensional items and cosmic wonders were even rarer. ¡°ording to our intelligence, there are six Hellion Sovereigns who have grasped high-dimensional powers right at the forefront of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. The strongest is Sovereign Moyou,¡± Redmond reminded. ¡°He¡¯s also one of the ten Great Sovereigns of the Hellions.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I know. There are more than 10,000 Hellion Sovereigns. Those in the top ten are either cosmic legends or have especially powerful high-dimensional strength.¡± For example, Sovereign Uke had once attacked him, causing him to lose consciousness instantly. Although he had grasped some level of high-dimensional powers, he wasn¡¯t among the top ten Hellion Sovereigns. ¡°Sovereign Moyou has a deep heritage,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Not only can the high-dimensional power he grasps¡ªthe Nightmare World¡ªinfiltrate the mind, but it can also envelop arge area. We have seven Lv. 10 experts in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector who have high-dimensional powers, but none of them can withstand Sovereign Moyou in a head-on sh. Based on the numerous shes, Sovereign Moyou¡¯s psychic force has reached high-dimensional.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s pupils constricted. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. He may be able to spy on high-dimensional space, but the speed at which Nightmare World prates high-dimensional space will definitely be much slower than in ordinary cosmic spacetime. He won¡¯t be able to catch up to you,¡± Redmond said. ¡°But remember, just escape when you encounter him.¡± ¡°Understood¡ªthere¡¯s still a huge gap between us.¡± Xu Jingming also knew that his only high-dimensional power was adept in movement, so he naturally couldn¡¯t injure the other party at all. ¡°You¡¯re best at targeting the many Overlords of the Hellions,¡± Redmond remarked. ¡°The more you kill, the more terrified the Lv. 9 Hellion Overlords will be. They won¡¯t be willing to throw their lives away. Your efficiency in killing is higher than that of a hundred Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. Oh right, what¡¯s your maximum distance for Spacetime Travel?¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°My mental strength has just broken through to Lv. 10 visualization. With the help of the battle armor, my limit is 1.08 billion light-years.¡± Spacetime Travel was still in normal cosmic space, and the distance could be great. Xu Jingming only had basic mastery of high-dimensional traveling after all, so the distance was rtively short. However, the conditions for using Spacetime Travel were very harsh. For example, the intense aftershocks of a battle affected spacetime, andrge-scale domains affected spacetime¡­ All kinds of reasons prevented one from using Spacetime Travel. Spacetime Travel was suitable for traveling, but it was inferior in terms of life-preservation. ¡°1.08 billion light-years?¡± Redmondughed. ¡°Haha, that means you can reach about one-third of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector in a jiffy.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°With your interception capability, you will pose a terrifying threat to the Lv. 9 Hellion Overlords,¡± Redmond said with a smile. ¡°If you perform well, you will be no less useful than a cosmic legend.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t show any mercy to the Hellions. Having seen thes with all life wiped out, he wouldn¡¯t show mercy when it came to wiping out the entire Hellion species. Redmond continued, ¡°In a while, the Primordial Research Institute will send you detailed information on some of the top powerhouses in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. At the very least, you won¡¯t easily fall into a trap if you know yourself and your enemy.¡± ¡°Also, other than you, there are seven Lv. 10 powerhouses in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector who have grasped high-dimensional powers. I¡¯ll arrange for the seven of them to meet you,¡± Redmond said. ¡°In the future, the eight of you will work together. You each have your own strengths and control different high-dimensional powers¡­ When you work together, you can achieve a synergistic effect.¡± ¡°I¡¯m good at speed, so I can bring the other guardians with me.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°In short, the eight of you should discuss how to work as a team.¡± Redmond got up. ¡°I¡¯ll inform you of the time and ce of the gathering soon.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The more you kill, the more we can intimidate them. We can also indirectly save tens of thousands of habitables,¡± Redmond gave him a word of encouragement before disappearing into nothingness. Perhaps high-dimensional lifeforms no longer cared about the countlessary lifeforms in the cosmic human race¡¯s vast territory. They only needed to ensure the overall stability of their species and ignored everything else. In their eternal lifespans, many generations ofary lifeforms would pass away while they were studying something. However, Xu Jingming, Deputy Dean Redmond, and the other Origin lifeforms who weren¡¯t high-dimensional yet still cared. ¡­ In the virtual world. On a floating ind in the virtual world with only five people, they sat around a table and drank and chatted. One of them wore a light-gold robe, and his beard and hair suffused with gold. He had an aged face and a pair of golden wings. The golden-winged elder smiled at hispanions. ¡°Every year passed is a year lost for us old guys. I only have about 300 years left to live. Even if I can be a cosmic legend, I won¡¯t have the time to evolve into a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Another middle-aged man¡¯s eyes were deep as if they hid endless spacetime. ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do about my gradual aging. Although I¡¯m in a better situation and have 8,000 years to live, I also have no hope of bing a Paramount.¡± ... ¡°Back when the five of us joined forces, all of us wanted to be Paramounts. How ambitious were we,¡± a beautiful silver-haired woman said with a smile. ¡°Back then, we called ourselves the Five Regis Council, and it was a meeting of the five Regis. But what are the other Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms saying about us now? They call us the Five Elders Council¡ªjust five old fellows.¡± An elder in a loose ck robe chuckled. ¡°Of the five of us, the youngest is more than 85,000 years old. We are indeed old.¡± Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms naturally had small circles in their long lives due to their strength and proximity. These Five Elders Council members were five genius Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms who had been made Regis at a young age a long time ago. They had formed an alliance and swore to break through to the Paramount realm, but they had little left of their lives¡ªtheir chances were slim. ¡°Let¡¯s switch topics,¡± the beautiful silver-haired woman said. ¡°Brother Wen, are you still continuing the development of space under the Ninth Baron?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have many years to leave. I sold off my rights,¡± the golden-winged elder answered with a smile. ¡°What did you exchange for? Currency, cosmic territory, or something else?¡± The other four looked at him. ¡°In 35 years, Eternal Academy will open up the credit exchange. 112 years for the Primordial Research Institute. Spacetime Ind¡¯s one happens in 500 years. I can¡¯t wait any longer,¡± the golden-winged elder said. ¡°I need the credit from Eternal Academy or the Primordial Research Institute.¡± The exchange for Eternal Academy was limited to Eternal Academy members. It was the same for the Primordial Research Institute. ¡°50 million credits.¡± The golden-winged elder nced at his four friends. ¡°The price isn¡¯t high.¡± Of the four friends, one was from Eternal Academy, one was from the Primordial Research Institute, and two were from Spacetime Ind. Of course, the golden-winged elder was also from the Primordial Research Institute. ... ¡°Ah Li and I can provide half each,¡± the ck-robed elder said. The beautiful woman nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°Next topic¡­¡± The five of them had a simple discussion and agreed on arge distribution of benefits. When the Five Elders Council ended¡ª The otherpanions left one after another, and the golden-winged elder sat there alone. I don¡¯t have many years to live. If I can be a cosmic legend before I die and experience what it feels like to be a cosmic legend, I can let my mental imprint remain in the virtual world and let countless humans know¡­ of the existence of such a cosmic legend. That would be nice. The golden-winged elder looked forward to it. But it¡¯s too difficult. I can¡¯t rely on external objects and umte knowledge toprehend high-dimensional powers? The cosmic spacetime we live in is fundamentally different from high-dimensional space. The elder shook his head. If the difficulty when using external objects was 1, the difficulty of grasping high-dimensional strength purely by oneself was at least 100. He suddenly received a piece of mail. Huh? The elder looked at the content of the letter and smiled. Deputy Dean Redmond wants me to organize a gathering to meet Junior Brother Wu Ming? I never expected that there would be another person in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector who has grasped high-dimensional powers other than the seven of us. Junior Brother Wu Ming is only about 100 years old, right? He¡¯s so young! A Lv. 10 Origin lifeform has a lifespan of 100,000 years. His future is truly limitless. The elder sighed. Chapter 547 - 547 Xu Jingming’s Strength 547 Xu Jingming¡¯s Strength The golden-winged elder confirmed the venue of the gathering with a thought. As the organizer, he immediately sent a message to the other seven, including Xu Jingming. In reality, Xu Jingming was in an asteroid belt in the deste cosmos. Huh? Standing on an asteroid more than ten kilometers in diameter, Xu Jingming received a message that made him smile. A message from Mr. Wen: the gathering is tomorrow? Official members of the Primordial Research Institute were usually called ¡®researchers.¡¯ Those with the prefix ¡®mister¡¯ were teachers at the research institute; there was no doubt about their strength. Meet the other seven guardians? Xu Jingming was still looking forward to it. He then replied¡ª¡±I¡¯ll be there on time.¡± Continue experimenting! Xu Jingming stood on the asteroid, and his psychic force used the Primordial Battle Armor to draw upon a huge amount of Cosmic Force. The Cosmic Force changed ording to the energy tide model Xu Jingming understood. Boom! Boom! A low vibration formed a terrifying tidal domain with Xu Jingming as the center, and it spread out rapidly. The dark tidal domain transmitted at the speed of light. Essentially, the Tide Domain was a transmission of Force, and it quickly spread to an area of more than ten million kilometers. Such arge-scale tidal domain wasrger than an ordinary star. The dense asteroids within its range of fluctuations silently shattered. After reaching a range of more than ten million kilometers, it stopped expanding. It¡¯s quite easy to maintain the tidal domain with a diameter of 10 million kilometers, but it¡¯s strenuous anyrger. Xu Jingming carefully took it in. Energy can be circted, so the consumption isn¡¯t high. Its might is slightly inferior. The next step is matter obliteration. Xu Jingming experimented with the next move. After all, his strength had increasedprehensively after his mental strength reached Lv. 10. Xu Jingming also needed to understand his exact strength. Half an hourter. ¡°The test is over. Nine, you must have an urate judgment of my various moves, right?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°The might of all moves has been updated,¡± Nine replied. Xu Jingming extended his hand, and a projection appeared in front of him. Many of his skills appeared on the projection. ¡°High-dimensional traveling (Cosmic Legend), Spacetime Travel (Cosmic Legend), Origin Disintegration (Lv. 10 Limit), Cosmic Prison (Peak Lv. 10), Cosmic Rift (Peak Lv. 10), Infinite Domain (Peak Lv. 10), Laser (Peak Lv. 10), Primordial Battle Armor Thread Infiltration (Peak Lv. 10), Tidal Domain (Top Lv. 10), Matter Annihtion (Top Lv. 10), River of Time (Lv. 10), Fire Seed (Lv. 10)¡­¡± ¡°Master, these are all the moves you¡¯re skilled in,¡± Nine said. ¡°As Primordial Battle Armor #9 is good at spacetime, and you have spent the most time on spacetime and have observed two grains of Spacetime Star Sand, your knowledge in spacetime is most robust. For the light lineage, you have mainly focused on Infinite Domain and Laser.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Other than escaping and dodging, I¡¯m onlyparable to a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform who has umted slightly more knowledge in other aspects. Only Origin Disintegration has reached the limit of Lv. 10.¡± ¡°Origin Disintegration targets one point. That¡¯s why your move can reach the limit of Lv. 10, Master,¡± Nine said. ¡°The limit of Lv. 10¡­ Any stronger, and that will be the cosmic legend level, right?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. ¡°Yes,¡± Nine replied. Xu Jingming nodded. For example, although Spacetime Travel didn¡¯t allow entry into high-dimensional space, a single Spacetime Travel could travel hundreds of millions of light-years¡­ It had to be known that many Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms could only teleport a few light-years. The difference of hundreds of millions of light-years was no longer a normal gap. Only with the involvement of high-dimensional powers could there be a debilitating effect. It had to be known that long-distance travel was usually dependent on spaceships. High-dimensional traveling and Spacetime Travel have great advantages. My knowledge in other aspects is stillcking. True peak Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms are more knowledgeable than me, and they are usually good at many more moves than me. Xu Jingming knew this very well. It was very normal for a peak Lv. 10 Origin lifeform to be adept at more than ten peak Lv. 10 moves. asionally, two or three of them would reach the limit of Lv. 10. After all, they were also trying to be cosmic legends and needed toy a very solid foundation. ¡°Master, don¡¯t underestimate yourself. The moves you¡¯re good at can already construct apletebat system,¡± Nine said. ¡°There¡¯s high-dimensional traveling and Spacetime Travel for movement. There¡¯s also Domain, Entrapment, and many moves to kill the enemy. You have the advantage against ordinary Hellion Sovereigns.¡± Xu Jingming was actually quite satisfied. He could gradually dig into and deliver Nine¡¯s might. For example, when he first became an Origin lifeform, he was weak, and the strength he could unleash was pathetic. He had to rely on thread infiltration to deal with Hellion Lv. 9s at close range! When he encountered the stronger Sovereign Uke, he immediately lost consciousness. It was too embarrassing. However, that was in the past! ****** The next day, in the virtual world. On a floating ind in a virtual world, seven figures were sitting at an ancient stone table. ¡°This Junior Brother Wu Ming of ours is extraordinarily young. He¡¯s only about 100 years old this year, am I right? I was still floundering around as a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform when I was 100 years old, but he has already mastered high-dimensional traveling,¡± a red-skinned bald man said with a smile. ¡°He¡¯s only 155 this year,¡± the cold-looking Mr. Jane said. ¡°I was the one who personally recruited him to the Primordial Research Institute.¡± ¡°You personally recruited him?¡± The golden-winged elder was surprised. A big-headed elder listened with interest. ¡°Yes.¡± Mr. Jane nodded. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Minges from a weak emerging civilization. Moreover, he was very young and had too little experience. Therefore, after he arrived on Number Seven in the mysteriousnd, he first studied other phenomena. Back then, he had some insights into the Fire of Annihtion. He barely met the threshold for the Gxy Group¡¯s recruitment, but they probably wrote him off. Therefore, Junior Brother Wu Mingterprehended the Primordial Star phenomenon and gained some insights into the Light Rays core volume. Finally, he joined our Primordial Research Institute.¡± ¡°Oh? He almost entered the Gxy Group?¡± The other six people presentughed. They were in charge of guarding the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector and were also members of the Primordial Research Institute. ¡°It means that Junior Brother Wu Ming is fated with our Primordial Research Institute,¡± a silver-haired, silver-eyed woman said with a smile. ¡°From this, it can be seen that there are still cracks in the mysteriousnd¡¯s selection. Those from weak civilizations don¡¯t know much about the mysteriousnd. If they enter blindly¡­ it¡¯s very likely that we will miss out on some talents.¡± ¡°Even without the mysteriousnd, true talents will gradually shine over time. When they reach Lv. 8, they will still be specially recruited.¡± ¡°The mysteriousnd has allowed many basic and intermediate civilizations to produce more Origin lifeforms.¡± The seven of them chatted. Suddenly¡ª A figure appeared from the void on the floating ind¡ªit was Xu Jingming. Immediately, the seven sitting people looked at Xu Jingming. The golden-winged elder smiled and said, ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming, hurry up. We¡¯ve been waiting for you.¡± ¡°I¡¯mte?¡± Xu Jingming smiled and walked over. At the same time, he was a little puzzled. I am five minutes early. ¡°The seven of us are good friends. The gathering today is to wee you, so we naturally have to arrive early,¡± the golden-winged elder remarked with a smile. ¡°I deliberately gave you a timing half an hourte.¡± ... Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°Wee, Junior Brother Wu Ming,¡± the ck-robed, red-haired woman said with a smile. There was also a strange gem embedded between her brows that flickered with a soul-stirring luster. ¡°Madam Dark Zero,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Call me Senior Sister!¡± The ck-robed, red-haired woman smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯ve grasped high-dimensional powers at such a young age. You can just call us senior brothers and sisters.¡± ¡°Perhaps in a few years, you will be a cosmic legend and be stronger than us old fellows,¡± a scaly manmented with a smile. The golden-winged elder smiled and said, ¡°The gathering is organized by me. Junior Brother Wu Ming, let me give a simple introduction¡­ After all, this is the first time you¡¯re meeting so many senior brothers and sisters here. This is Junior Brother Yijiu. In terms of strength, he¡¯s the strongest of the eight of us.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Yijiu.¡± Xu Jingming immediately greeted. Yijiu was the elder with the big head who smiled warmly. He was observing Xu Jingming while smiling as he said, ¡°I heard Redeye mention you. I had personally mentored him after he entered the Primordial Research Institute at times.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. As expected of the child of Spacetime Ind¡¯s owner¡ªRedeye received such treatment the moment he entered the Primordial Research Institute. ¡°Your talent is one of the best in this era,¡± Yijiu praised. ¡°You don¡¯t need a single teacher. You can figure it out yourself; it¡¯s better than any teacher¡¯s guidance.¡± ... ¡°In the Primordial Research Institute, the only person who can be your teacher is the dean. Unfortunately, the dean doesn¡¯t have the time to teach. You can only count on yourself,¡± the golden-winged elder said with a smile. ¡°This is Junior Sister Jade Feather.¡± The silver-haired, silver-eyed woman smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°You¡¯re the pride of our Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± ¡°Senior Sister Jade Feather,¡± Xu Jingming immediately greeted. Senior Sister Jade Feather was one of the five Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms of the Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s hegemonic faction, Cloud City Association. She could already draw on high-dimensional powers, but the president of the Cloud City Association, Senior Sister Primordial One, was an even more dazzling figure. Although she hadn¡¯t broken through, her strength was almostparable to a cosmic legend! It was obvious how confident she was by giving herself the alias ¡®Primordial One.¡¯ ¡°There are indeed many talents in the Hunter Cosmic Sector these days. Redmond, Primordial One, and now Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± Yijiu shook his head and eximed in surprise. ¡°This is Junior Brother Jane. He¡¯s the second youngest present,¡± Mr. Wen said with a smile. ¡°Senior Brother Jane was the one who recruited me into the Primordial Research Institute back then.¡± Xu Jingming naturally knew the other party. Mr. Jane¡¯s cold expression suffused a smile as he nodded. ¡°You know Junior Sister Dark Zero. This is Junior Brother Red Shark, and this is Junior Brother Blood Draw,¡± Mr. Wen introduced. The scaly man was Senior Brother Blood Draw, and the red-skinned, bald man was Senior Brother Red Shark. Coupled with Senior Sister Dark Zero¡­ the three of them had terrifying and strange high-dimensional powers. Xu Jingming greeted them one by one. The three of them were also very friendly. Although they were famous for their deeds, they were very friendly to Xu Jingming. The three of them were from the older generation and were more than 50,000 years old. Strictly speaking, Xu Jingming was the youngest present by age, followed by Mr. Jane, and then Senior Sister Jade Feather. As for the other five¡­ They were very old, and Mr. Wen was close to the end of his 100,000-year lifespan. ¡°Firstly, this gathering is to wee Junior Brother Wu Ming. Secondly, we shall discuss how the eight of us should work together to deal with the Hellions,¡± the golden-winged elder said. ¡°The other seven of us know each other¡¯s strength very well. It¡¯s mainly you, Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°My strength in head-onbat is average; I can barely be considered a peak Lv. 10,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°What I¡¯m really good at is Spacetime Travel and high-dimensional traveling. My Spacetime Travel can reach a maximum distance of one billion light-years. The range of high-dimensional traveling is small, but the Hellions shouldn¡¯t be able to stop me.¡± ¡°Spacetime Travel of a billion light-years? Then, you canpletely guard half of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector.¡± The seven people present were a little surprised. ¡°You can reach the peak of Lv. 10 in head-onbat? Then, you should be able to finish off Lv. 9 Hellions quickly even if there are eight to ten of them, right?¡± Mr. Jane asked. ¡°If it¡¯s only Lv. 9 Hellions, I can finish off about ten of them in a second,¡± Xu Jingming said confidently. To be able to survive a second in front of him¡­ they had to have treasures like Primordial Battle Armor #9. Otherwise, it was impossible for them to survive the huge gap in strength. ¡°With you as a guardian, the war situation in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector will be much better.¡± Mr. Yijiu also felt much more rxed. Chapter 548 - 548 Purchase 548 Purchase In the border conflict between the human race and the Hellions, the ones who posed the greatest threat to humans weren¡¯t the Hellion Sovereigns but the massive number of Lv. 9 Hellion Overlords! Every one of them could wipe out an habitable with a snap. More than 90% of the casualties in the three cosmic sectors at the border were caused by the Lv. 9 Overlords. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming¡¯s efficiency in dealing with Lv. 9 Hellions far exceeds ours. He¡¯s in no way inferior to a cosmic legend,¡± Senior Brother Jane praised. ¡°The situation at the border will bepletely reversed thanks to Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Although the situation has changed, we have toe up with a solution for the six Hellion Sovereigns who possess high-dimensional powers,¡± remarked the silver-haired, silver-eyed Jade Feather. ¡°The six of them possess great destructive power. Many human Origin lifeforms have died at their hands.¡± Yijiu frowned and said, ¡°We have been unsessful against the strongest of them, Sovereign Moyou, despite us fighting him several times. The high-dimensional power he grasps, Nightmare World, is invisible and formless. It¡¯s good at targeting the mind and consciousness, so it¡¯s very difficult to fend against him when escaping.¡± Jane nodded in agreement. ¡°Sovereign Moyou¡¯s body has be one with the Nightmare World. He and the Nightmare World are one and the same! The Nightmare World spans a huge area, and my Mirror Domain can only intercept a portion! Thest time we joined forces to destroy a portion, it could only be considered a light injury to him¡­ He easily escaped.¡± ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming, how big an area can you observe when you enter high-dimensional space?¡± Yijiu asked. ¡°12.8 light-years in diameter.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hide the facts. ¡°It¡¯s too small.¡± Yijiu shook his head. ¡°Sovereign Moyou¡¯s Nightmare World will fuse into the real universe. With a single Spacetime Travel with the Nightmare World, he can escape 300 light-years away.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you detect him 300 light-years away?¡± Xu Jingming asked. His Primordial Battle Armor #9 had a very wide detection range. ¡°We can¡¯t.¡± The red-skinned bald man, Senior Brother Red Shark, shook his head and said, ¡°Nightmare World is a high-dimensional power; it¡¯s one with the real universe! If it wants to hide, ordinary methods can¡¯t detect it at all. To discover it, one either has to have high-dimensional psychic forces to spy at close range or be able to truly observe from a high-dimensional vantage! Other spacetime detection methods are useless.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The perspective from high-dimensional space was different; everything in spacetime was within the scope of observation. The Nightmare World¡ªwhich also had high-dimensional powers¡ªfused into the real universe, but it couldn¡¯t escape high-dimensional observation. ¡°Actually, we humans have many powerhouses,¡± Jade Feather said. ¡°It¡¯s just that Sovereign Moyou turned into the Nightmare World, making him too difficult to track! Junior Brother Wu Ming, you have mastered high-dimensional traveling. Your high-dimensional observation should be able to restrain him, but unfortunately, your observation range is still too small. From the looks of it¡­ it¡¯s difficult to take him down unless we have a cosmic legend among our ranks.¡± ¡°Cosmic legends don¡¯t get involved in Hellion conflicts. This is the bottom line. Once this line is crossed, the conflict between the two parties will immediately escte!¡± Yijiu said. Xu Jingming also knew this. The border battle between the humans and the Void Celestials was the most intense battlefield. Cosmic legends often appeared there. The battle between humans and the Hellions was much less intense. If a cosmic legend joined in, some Hellion cosmic legends and Sovereigns on the verge of madness would charge over. When that happened, the destruction caused to the three cosmic sectors at the border would dramatically increase. This was something humans didn¡¯t want. The humans were actually very ufortable with the conflict with the Hellions. As the Hellions didn¡¯t care about the losses of the intermediate and lower sses, lifeforms below Origin lifeforms were constantly fighting among themselves. The Hellion Sovereigns and Overlordspletely ignored the human Origin lifeforms¡¯ massacres. On the other hand, human Origin lifeforms cared a lot about Hellion Origin lifeforms plundering the human dominion. Xu Jingming and the other human powerhouses could only think of ways to target the Hellion powerhouses. ¡°Let¡¯s put Sovereign Moyou aside for now,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°Let¡¯s target the other five Hellion Sovereigns who have grasped high-dimensional powers.¡± Everyone present nodded. ¡°In that case, Junior Brother Jane, Junior Brother Wu Ming, and I will temporarily live on the same,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°Once a Hellion Sovereign that has grasped high-dimensional powers is discovered, Junior Brother Wu Ming will rush over with us as quickly as possible. With Junior Brother Jane and I joining forces, we can deal with any of the other five.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Jane and Xu Jingming nodded. Jane¡¯s achievements in the Mirror Domain were the highest in this era to begin with. Coupled with high-dimensional weapons, his Mirror Domain could reach the level of a cosmic legend! He was best at trapping enemies. Only Sovereign Moyou¡¯s Nightmare World couldn¡¯t be fully trapped due to its transformation covering a huge area. Jane was confident in trapping the other five high-dimensional power-wielding Hellion Sovereigns. ¡°Junior Brother Jane, trap and suppress your opponent. I¡¯ll enter the Mirror Domain and kill the Hellions,¡± Yijiu said confidently. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming might not be familiar with the information on these five Hellion Sovereigns.¡± Jade Feather smiled and began discussing the information on the five. Everyone also discussed how they would work as a team. ¡­ Xu Jingming knew his responsibilities very well. Regardless of who he worked with, he had to send hispanions close to the enemy. He just had to stay far away and not be implicated. It couldn¡¯t be helped; he wasn¡¯t a match for Hellion Sovereigns who had grasped high-dimensional powers in a head-on battle. These senior brothers and sisters grasp high-dimensional powers that can be used in many aspects. For example, Mirror Domain can trap, restrain, suppress, kill, produce clones, escape, and so on. Even Sovereign Moyou of the Hellions uses the Nightmare World in many ways. Inparison, my usage of high-dimensional powers is too simple. Even my high-dimensional observation range is very small. I¡¯ve only gained basic mastery after all. If I can be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, and my mental strength reaches Lv. 11 or even 12, my high-dimensional observation range probably won¡¯t be just ten light-years but thousands of light-years or even greater. Xu Jingming knew this very well. Given the same high-dimensional power, the might delivered by different people was naturally different. Xu Jingming became even more humble when spending time with his seven senior brothers and sisters. He understood his shorings and knew which direction to work in. ****** The gathering ended. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming, wait a moment. I have something to talk to you about alone,¡± the golden-winged elder said. After the other six left, Xu Jingming and the golden-winged elder remained sitting at the table. ¡°Senior Brother Wen, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Senior Brother Wen was only about 300 years away from the end of his 100,000-year lifespan. Xu Jingming was very respectful to such a senior. The other party¡¯s experiences were countless times richer than his. ¡°As you know, my days are numbered.¡± Senior Brother Wen smiled. ¡°Although my family, the Tenebrous Thunder family, has a long history in the Ancient River civilization, there¡¯s only one Lv. 10 Origin lifeform left in the family after my death! Although there are dozens of Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms, ordinary Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms can¡¯t vie for resources among the three top factions and the Cosmic Human Alliance.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Yes, the three top factions were opening up credit exchanges, but how much credit could ordinary Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms umte? Typically, they were snatched away by Lv. 10 members. Only by relying on connections and favors could they benefit from the Lv. 10s. ¡°My family only has one Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, so we will be giving up many resources,¡± Senior Brother Wen said. ¡°We can still exchange them for some money if we make a move early. To have it get usurped and the family squeezed dry when I pass in the future will be terrible.¡± ¡°With the Tenebrous Thunder family¡¯s build-up of wealth over the years, even if it shrinks, it will still surpass some intermediate cosmic civilizations,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. ¡°Haha¡­ The universe is vast, and we ultimately look toward the top figures. Junior Brother Wu Ming, you alone might exceed all my Tenebrous Thunder family has built up for generations,¡± Senior Brother Wen said with a smile. ¡°That¡¯s not what I wanted to talk about. I held you back because I want to sell you the faction my family has been operating in the Hunter Cosmic Sector for years.¡± Oh? Xu Jingming¡¯s heart stirred. ¡°The Hunter Cosmic Sector is in the hintend of the human dominion, so there are no wars,¡± Senior Brother Wen said. ¡°It¡¯s not like the three cosmic sectors at the border with the Hellions or the five cosmic sectors at the border with the Void Celestials. Without wars, one can develop safely. As long as one has the ability, they will set up their area of influence in the Hunter Cosmic Sector.¡± ¡°But now, my Tenebrous Thunder family needs to retrograde and return to the Ancient River civilization! Everything that can be sold will be sold.¡± Senior Brother Wen looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°My Tenebrous Thunder family¡¯s five corporations in the Hunter Cosmic Sector are rooted in mining, energy, agriculture, and many other industries. Your homeworld, Earth, needs to develop. I think these are quite suitable for you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It¡¯ll be a low price,¡± Senior Brother Wen continued. ¡°I¡¯ll give you a 50% discount on its worth! I need cash. After rounding it off, it¡¯s two quadrillion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°A one-time payment?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Over the years, he had killed many Lv. 9 Hellion Overlords. No matter how few spoils of war he contributed, they usually consisted of weapons, blood-colored horns, spaceships, and other basic items. Therefore, Xu Jingming could easily fork out two quadrillion cosmic dors. ¡°You can do the due diligence of the assets first and make the trade after you are fine with it,¡± Senior Brother Wen said. ... If he sold them separately and slowly, he was confident in selling them at a 20% discount after spending a hundred years. He sold them all to Junior Brother Wu Ming at a 50% discount as a way to build a good rtionship. At the very least, he earned his junior brother an additional quadrillion! Moreover, the resources controlled by the five major corporations were indeed very precious. They usually didn¡¯t have liquidity to make such purchases, and if it weren¡¯t for the Tenebrous Thunder family¡¯s decision to retrograde, they wouldn¡¯t have sold them. ¡­ Xu Lixing sat in her office at the Pearwood Group. ¡°Boss, we¡¯re going to war with the ck Water Gang tonight. Why aren¡¯t you online?¡± A message appeared on the projection. Xu Lixing took a look and smiled. ¡°Seventh Sister, I have something on in reality, so I¡¯ll definitely be there before the battle begins. Moreover, with Eldest Brother and Second Brother around, it definitely won¡¯t be a problem even if I¡¯m not around.¡± After replying, Xu Lixing continued dealing with the corporation¡¯s matters. It couldn¡¯t be helped; her mother had left too many things for her to handle. Suddenly¡ª An illusory figure appeared beside him¡ªit was Xu Jingming. ... ¡°Dad.¡± Xu Lixing was stunned. ¡°Immediately arrange for someone to review the assets of the five major corporations owned by the Ancient River civilization¡¯s Tenebrous Thunder family. I¡¯ll send you the materials immediately,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Review their asset reports?¡± Xu Lixing was puzzled. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Be prepared to take over the five major corporations,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Take over?¡± Xu Lixing was stunned. ¡°I know the five major corporations of the Tenebrous Thunder family. Their worth is probably more than four quadrillion cosmic dors, which is more than our Pearwood Group.¡± As a cosmic lifeform, she had an extremely good memory. Xu Lixing had long memorized the slightlyrger factions in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. ¡°I¡¯ll pay, so don¡¯t worry about it. Review it first! Send me the review results as soon as possible.¡± With that said, Xu Jingming¡¯s ethereal figure dissipated. Xu Lixing was a little dazed, but she immediately arranged for someone to review it. Thankfully, I arranged for a team to do the due diligence. I should be able to make it in time for the gang war in the virtual world tonight, Xu Lixing thought. Will Dad and Mom beat me up if they find out that I temporarily abandoned a four quadrillion-plus review to take part in the battle in the virtual world? Actually, I can¡¯t do anything pertaining to the review. Xu Lixing arranged for someone to review it, but she would still read the asset report. ¡°Wow.¡± Xu Lixing was surprised. 29 basic cosmic civilizations arepletely hired? Those civilizations were tied to the five major corporations and worked diligently for them. The Tenebrous Thunder family spent a long time to substantively gainplete control of these 29 basic cosmic civilizations. Once we take over the fiverge corporations, these 29 basic cosmic civilizations will also be a part of the Pearwood Group? Xu Lixing held her breath. Dad is ruthless. ¡­ After Xu Jingming briefed his daughter, he used Spacetime Travel and headed for an ordinary habitable at the front line of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, ck Iron, to rendezvous with Senior Brother Jane and Senior Brother Yijiu. Chapter 549 - 549 Front Line Territory 549 Front Line Territory It was nighttime on ck Iron. Some areas in the noble district were still bustling with activity, but the suburbs were much quieter. Ripples suddenly appeared in the night sky, and a ck-robed man appeared. He observed the and caught sight of a manor thousands of kilometers away. Then, he smiled. ¡°Senior Brother Yijiu, Senior Brother Jane, you guys are early.¡± He took a step and arrived. !! In the manor. The huge-headed elder, Yijiu, and the cold Senior Brother Jane were drinking. The two of them turned their heads to look at Xu Jingming. ¡°I lived here to begin with. Junior Brother Jane arrived two hours ago,¡± Yijiu said with a smile. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming¡¯s Spacetime Travel is really impressive. He actually teleported straight into the¡¯s atmosphere.¡± ¡°That¡¯s all I¡¯m good at.¡± Xu Jingming sniffed. ¡°The wine smells great.¡± ¡°Have a seat. Try the wine personally brewed by Senior Brother Yijiu,¡± Senior Brother Jane urged. ¡°Senior Brother Yijiu brewed it?¡± Xu Jingming sat down. ¡°I have a long lifespan. I need some entertainment other than evolution.¡± Yijiu chuckled. ¡°I like drinking and brewing wine. The wine is brewed with the specialty of the Scarlet Cloud Auxiliary Universe, the Scarlet Cloud Fruit.¡± As he spoke, he ced a wine sk beside Xu Jingming. ¡°Specialty of an auxiliary universe?¡± Xu Jingming immediately poured himself some wine and took a sip. Xu Jingming immediately felt the strange wine fragrance assault his brain. He widened his eyes. ¡°It hits hard.¡± ¡°Only Origin lifeforms can try it. For cosmic lifeforms, their bodies can¡¯t withstand it,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°Scarlet Cloud Auxiliary Universe?¡± Jane asked. ¡°It¡¯s that God of Scarlet Cloud?¡± Yijiu nodded. ¡°Who¡¯s God of Scarlet Cloud?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°A very ancient high-dimensional alien lifeform,¡± Jane introduced. ¡°He died about 500 million years ago, and because he had returned to his homeworld¡¯s universe before his death, the universe in his body dissipated, turning into ¡®auxiliary universe spaces¡¯ that were scattered across the universe. Senior Brother Yijiu and the others once discovered an auxiliary cosmic space belonging to Scarlet Cloud.¡± ¡°It was just luck,¡± Yijiu said with a smile. ¡°It needs some excavation even after finding it.¡± ¡°I heard that one has to reach the Eternal realm to have an inner universe,¡± Xu Jingming said. He didn¡¯t know much about high-dimensional lifeforms; it was mainly from information recorded in the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s database. ¡°Yes.¡± Yijiu nodded. ¡°It¡¯s just like how a spaceship can have an auxiliary space or how the Primordial Battle Armor carries an auxiliary space. After bing a high-dimensional lifeform, those great existences also try to establish a universe in their bodies.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing to establish a space, but it¡¯s very difficult to establish a universe,¡± Jane said. ¡°With an inner universe, the inner universe can constantly absorb energy from external sources to grow! As for high-dimensional lifeforms¡­ they can mobilize the energy of their inner universe,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°With a thought, they can draw upon the Cosmic Force in their bodies to fight any adversary, so they are naturally a force to be reckoned with. It¡¯s precisely because of the inner universe that they can be considered Eternal, giving them immortality.¡± ¡°As for new high-dimensional lifeforms, it¡¯s not easy to maintain the consumption needs of a huge lifeform at all times,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°Some of the Paramounts born in the history of our human race died in the species wars, and some died in high-dimensional space! It¡¯s also very easy for idents to happen to high-dimensional lifeforms who haven¡¯t reached the Eternal realm.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. As an elder and the strongest guardian of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, Yijiu knew many more secrets than Xu Jingming and Jane. ¡°Haha! Of course, for us, we have to work hard to take the first step of bing high-dimensional lifeforms,¡± Yijiu said with a smile. ¡°Only then will we be qualified to talk about establishing an inner universe.¡± ¡°Our first step is to be a cosmic legend,¡± Senior Brother Jane said with a smile. ¡°Junior Brother Jane, Junior Brother Wu Ming, the two of you are young, so you have a high chance of bing cosmic legends,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°My chances are slim.¡± ¡°Senior Brother, you diverted attention to study two high-dimensional powers and reached an extremely high level. I believe you will definitely be a cosmic legend.¡± Jane thought rather highly of Yijiu. ¡°One high-dimensional power has reached a bottleneck, so I chose toprehend anotherpletely different high-dimensional power in a bid to progress the other¡­¡± Yijiu shook his head. ¡°I still wonder if my choice was right or wrong. Let¡¯s not talk about this; let¡¯s drink. Give me more reviews after you taste it so that I can improve my brewing formtion.¡± Xu Jingming drank. ¡°I think it¡¯s great. It would be even better if it were thicker.¡± ¡°I think it will be better if it hits harder.¡± Jane drank another ss. ¡­ Xu Jingming and the others began living in the same manor. They asionally shared good food and wine and chatted. Xu Jingming gained a lot of knowledge from talking to his two senior brothers. Some small circles in the cosmic human race knew a lot of the secrets of high-dimensional lifeforms. Xu Jingming only formed this circle of friends thanks to his growth. For example, Senior Brothers Redeye, Gu Shan, and the others. There were also Senior Brother Yijiu, Senior Brother Jane, Senior Sister Jade Feather, and the others from the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. On the ninth day on ck Iron. Xu Jingming was looking at a projection in his study and studying the M?bius model. Senior Brother Jane was sitting in a corner of the manor, seriously painting. As for Senior Brother Yijiu, he had rolled up his sleeves and was brewing wine barefoot. Suddenly¡ª Huh? Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes suddenly turned sharper, and with a whoosh, he disappeared into thin air. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming has left?¡± Jane¡ªwho was painting¡ªand Yijiu, who was brewing wine, sensed it. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming is good at high-dimensional traveling and Spacetime Travel. He is tasked with arduous missions.¡± Yijiu sighed. ¡°I¡¯m envious of him. He can kill more Hellions and save more lives,¡± Jane said. ****** Ever since Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength reached Lv. 10, the maximum distance he could travel with Spacetime Travel reached an astonishing 1.08 billion light-years. Although his mission was more than 1.9 billion light-years away, he arrived in the nearby cosmos in just two Spacetime Travel warps. Xu Jingming appeared one to two light-years away from his destination to prevent certain Hellion Sovereigns from attacking from afar! Then, he would carry out high-dimensional traveling. It¡¯s them. The moment he entered high-dimensional space, Xu Jingming saw a spherical cosmos with a diameter of 12.8 light-years. This cosmos was like a model. Xu Jingming also saw the habitable in the model and the two Hellion Lv. 9 Overlords on it. ... Two Lv. 9 Hellions? Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were cold. Whoosh. He descended instantly. ¡­ Just as this habitable experienced the cmity, it was plundered by two Hellion Lv. 9 Overlords. It was also at this moment that a figure appeared in the¡¯s atmosphere. When he appeared, his entire body was like a star, turning into a dazzling figure of light! Boundless light shone in all directions, also illuminating the area around the two Hellion Lv. 9 Overlords for a radius of more than 5,000 kilometers. ¡°Wh¡ª¡± The two Hellion Lv. 9 Overlords didn¡¯t have the time to react. This was because when this terrifying existence descended, the surrounding tens of thousands of kilometers had already fallen into the territory of light! Instantly, the surrounding Force structure changed, naturally turning into light. There was no need for the transmission of light. It directly formed around them! ¡°It¡¯s a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°Ahhh!¡± ... The two Hellion Lv. 9s looked up in horror. In the middle of the endless light, the figure of light seemed to be gazing at the two of them from afar. Their bodies disintegrated into nothingness under the light, and they died on the spot. Xu Jingming watched this scene silently. Infinite Domain was a move that had reached peak Lv. 10. If he willed it, he could instantly form an Infinite Domain with a diameter of about 300,000 kilometers. Moreover, the light of Infinite Domain could flow and expand to more than ten million kilometers¡ªthis was about the limit. Moreover, a portion of the light from Infinite Domain was condensed from the Laser Force structural model. Lasers hid in Infinite Light, so even though the two Hellions appeared to be illuminated by infinite light, they were prated by the Lasers. Even though they had weapons and armor, their bodies were instantly incinerated. After all, Infinite Domain was mainly a domain to suppress and restrain! Even if at the peak of Lv. 10, Hellion Lv. 9s with stronger bodies could still survive the destructive power. However, Laser was pure destruction! A peak Lv. 10 Laser was sufficient to injure a Lv. 10 Sovereign. It was naturally easy to incinerate a Lv. 9 Hellion. With Infinite Domain and the Laser model, he was extremely efficient at dealing with the weak within a certain range. Even though Xu Jingming was very good at the spacetime lineage¡¯s moves, he still liked to use light when ughtering Hellions! Whoosh. All the light converged, and Xu Jingming¡ªwho was originally like a god of light¡ªreturned to his normal appearance. Dressed in a ck robe, he looked at the barren and sighed softly. Xu Jingming put away the items left behind by the two Hellion Lv. 9s and sent a message to the Primordial Research Institute. ¡°Mission aplished!¡± Immediately, a second mission arrived¡ªanother spot in the same Star Alliance. Whoosh. Xu Jingming immediately traversed distant spacetime and 280 million light-years before arriving close to his destination. With another step, he used high-dimensional traveling to arrive beside the enemy. The three Hellion Lv. 9s had just finished their plundering. ¡°Get on the spaceship and get ready to leave.¡± The three Hellion Lv. 9s were about to board the spaceship that was ready to warp through a wormhole at any time. But at this moment, a figure descended. Light enveloped 50,000 kilometers, the three of them, and the spaceship. The three of them were devastated and rmed. Amidst the endless light, the three Hellion Overlords were incinerated in shock and anger, turning ethereal! Closing in with high-dimensional traveling and using a peak Lv. 10 move to deal with Lv. 9s made it possible to finish off the Hellion Lv. 9s in a second. This was why Xu Jingming could intercept two in a row. ¡­ Every wave of Hellion plundering was carried out simultaneously in many ces! Xu Jingming waited for an hour and a half before another interception mission arrived. This time, he only managed to intercept one group. By the time he reached the second spot, the Hellions had already fled. It ended after two waves? Xu Jingming waited patiently and didn¡¯t receive any further transfer orders. The Primordial Research Institute had also informed him that this Hellion team had probably given up and started retreating. ****** At the border of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, on a modified, there was only one Hellion¡ªSovereign Moyou. He sat on a throne in the castle with his eyes closed. Illusory ripples slowly emitted from his eyes, naturally enveloping the entire. The¡¯s reality and illusion became chaotic. What was real and what was fake? Huh? Sovereign Moyou opened his eyes, and a projection appeared in front of him. A message appeared on the projection. The Hellions had built a virtual world at the front line that only spanned hundreds of millions of light-years, allowing the upper echelons of the Hellion front line tomunicate better. Sovereign Moyou looked at the information on the projection and frowned slightly. Eight Overlords died in just two waves of plundering? They encountered efficient interceptions in every wave and are suspected of encountering the Dark Spearman? This is the front line. Doesn¡¯t the Dark Spearman always hide in the middle and rear of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector? Sovereign Moyou thought to himself. The Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector was a vast cosmic sector after all. If the Hellions went too deep into the human dominion, the difficulty of escaping would be higher. Therefore¡­ the deeper they went, the lower the frequency of plundering. Xu Jingming used to be mainly in the central region of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. The front line was much more tragic! Of course, many habitables at the front line were used to exile felons. Many cosmic criminals were transported over on arge scale to be in charge of remation and construction. This Dark Spearman has arrived at the front line? Sovereign Moyou¡¯s green eyes were filled with anticipation. Perhaps I can meet him. Chapter 550 - 550 Sovereign Moyou and Xu Jingming 550 Sovereign Moyou and Xu Jingming Five dayster. Sixteen Hellion Origin lifeforms stood in the control center of a ck, t-shaped spaceship. Leading them was Sovereign Moyou with jade-green eyes. He was tall and thin, and he wore a dark-red cloak as he looked ahead with interest. ¡°Overlord Youfu, follow me. The other Overlords are free to act,¡± Sovereign Moyou said leisurely. ¡°Yes, Sovereign Moyou.¡± The 15 Hellion Overlords replied respectfully. They felt extremely honored that the great Sovereign Moyou was personally leading them! Whoosh. The spaceship finally arrived at its destination, the Seal Star Alliance. Sixteen figures turned ethereal and flew out of the spaceship. They were divided into eight teams. Some acted alone, while others moved out in pairs or trios, taking eight smaller spacejets. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The eight spacejets carried out warp jumps one after another and headed for their respective targets. As for the female Hellion Overlord, Overlord Youfu, she followed Sovereign Moyou to an unfamiliar cosmos and looked at the tiny habitable. ¡°Youfu,¡± Sovereign Moyou said. ¡°Sovereign.¡± The slender Overlord Youfu bowed respectfully. ¡°When you take actionter, I¡¯ll hide within spacetime¡­ lest I scare away our lovely prey,¡± Sovereign Moyou said with a smile. Overlord Youfu was surprised. Lovely prey? Having followed Sovereign Moyou for a long time, Overlord Youfu knew his character very well¡ªSovereign Moyou wouldn¡¯t be too interested in ordinary Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. ¡°You have a prey in mind?¡± Youfu asked. ¡°Yeah.¡± Sovereign Moyou nodded slightly. ¡°It¡¯s very special prey. You¡¯ll know when you encounter it.¡± After a long time. ¡°It¡¯s almost time. Prepare to descend on that habitable,¡± Sovereign Moyou said. ¡°Yes, Sovereign,¡± Overlord Youfu replied. The two of them were originally in a spacejet, but Sovereign Moyou and the spacejet suddenly disappeared. An invisible force wrapped around Overlord Youfu as she descended upon the habitable in the distance. This habitable was also one of the busiers in the entire Star Alliance. It had a poption of more than ten billion, and many spaceships were parked at the¡¯s starport. But the moment Overlord Youfu appeared on the habitable¡ª Whoosh. An invisible force instantly enveloped the habitable and the surrounding starport. All life, along with their consciousness, were instantly devoured. Compared to Hellion consciousness, human consciousness is much more colorful and exciting. Sovereign Moyou¡¯s voice echoed in Overlord Youfu¡¯s mind. It takes more than ten times the number of Hellions to match the devouring of humans. Overlord Youfu couldn¡¯t understand. Devouring consciousness? He could just kill all life on an habitable with a flick of his finger, yet he even wanted to devour their consciousness? Of course, Overlord Youfu only ruminated inwardly and didn¡¯t dare say it out loud. ¡°The power of the mind is filled with infinite possibilities. Youfu, if you want to be a Sovereign, you have to pay attention to mental strength.¡± Sovereign Moyou¡¯s voice echoed in her mind. Perhaps it was because of the Nightmare World¡¯s influence, but other than Sovereigns who also grasped high-dimensional powers, he was only friendly to female Overlords among the weaker Hellion Overlords. ¡°I have to devour the consciousness of humans to be a Sovereign?¡± Youfu replied with a thought. ¡°Do you know how?¡± Sovereign Moyou asked. ¡°I don¡¯t.¡± Overlord Youfu felt helpless. She was very good at ughtering and exterminating, but devouring consciousness? She didn¡¯t understand. ¡°Strengthen yourself first. If you¡¯re too weak, you¡¯ll only get lost from devouring consciousness. Alright, hurry up and plunder,¡± Sovereign Moyou urged. ¡°Yes, Sovereign,¡± Overlord Youfu replied with a thought and immediately took action. She acted alone and began plundering frantically. As for Sovereign Moyou, he remained fused with the universe in his Nightmare World form. On the surface, only Overlord Youfu was plundering. Although Sovereign Moyou didn¡¯t care about these spoils of war, he had to put on an act. Otherwise, how could he lure his ¡®prey?¡¯ ¡°Humans will probably value a that has a poption of more than ten billion. They might send that mysterious guardian over.¡± Sovereign Moyou waited patiently. ****** On ck Iron, in the manor. Xu Jingming, Senior Brother Jane, and Senior Brother Yijiu focused on their own matters. A mission. Xu Jingming was originally focused on studying the M?bius model, but he set off immediately when the mission arrived. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming is out on a mission again just after five days?¡± Reeking of alcohol, Yijiu eximed in surprise, ¡°With such a high frequency, how many Hellion Origin lifeforms does he kill in a year? How much credit has he umted?¡± Senior Brother Jane said, ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming used to be at the center and back of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, and his defense coverage was much smaller! Now that he has broken through, his defense coverage has just been increased to one-third of the cosmic sector.¡± ¡°In the past, even if there were only one-tenth of the missions, the number of Hellions he killed is still significant.¡± Yijiu sighed. ¡°He also indirectly saves more habitables,¡± Senior Brother Jane said. ¡­ The first mission Xu Jingming received sent him to a destination with three Hellion Origin lifeforms. Priority of those eradicateds were determined by many factors¡ªthe importance of the, the poption, and the number of Hellions detected! Of course, the detection ability of some habitables was weaker, and they failed to detect the exact number of Hellions released after their destruction. Xu Jingming¡¯s mission destination had the highest priority. Three Hellions. Xu Jingming wore an exquisitely tailored ck robe and descended from high-dimensional to this lonely. Life on this originally extremely prosperous habitable had been wiped out. Infinite Light bloomed upon the high-dimensional descent! ... Xu Jingming was like a god in the light! ¡°What?¡± ¡°He¡¯s here so quickly?¡± ¡°A Lv. 10!¡± The three Hellion Overlords plundering the spoils of war were terrified because there were no warning signs. This terrifying human Origin lifeform had appeared immediately within the¡¯s atmosphere! They were just too close. Moreover, Infinite Light had already enveloped the entire, making it impossible to dodge. Terrifying Lasers hid within the light, incinerating the three Hellion Overlords into nothingness. Mission aplished. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t want to waste any time. As he sent a notification to the Primordial Research Institute through the virtual world, he waved his hand and put away the spoils of war. Immediately after, the second mission arrived. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate to leave the and head elsewhere. In this wave of plundering, Xu Jingming had to make the best use of his time to kill two details. ... He was rtively fast, allowing him to sessfully intercept the second Hellion detail. He killed a total of five Hellion Overlords in two attempts. I wonder if there will be another wave. Xu Jingming stood on the top floor of a skyscraper and looked at the city and as he waited silently. ¡­ Meanwhile, elsewhere. Overlord Youfu¡¯s was naturally slower plundering alone. After 28 seconds, a team of Origin lifeforms appeared. There were a total of nine of them, and the moment they appeared, dazzling starlight illuminated their surroundings. Spacetime began to distort, and a huge ¡®web¡¯ enveloped the. It rapidly shrunk in a bid topletely restrain Overlord Youfu. The nine human Origin lifeforms¡¯ eyes were cold as they showed no pity to the female Hellion Overlord. Humans and Hellions hadpletely differentbat strategies on the battlefield. The Hellions didn¡¯t care much about death. The Hellion members were rtively scattered during their plundering, so their losses were rtively higher. It was different for the humans. Lv. 9s usually formed teams and were equipped with powerful technological weapons! A Lv. 9 Origin lifeform team equipped with technological weapons issued by the Cosmic Human Alliance wasparable to a Lv. 10. They could match a Lv. 10 Hellion Sovereign even if they encountered one and were confident in escaping. Therefore, the casualty rate was much lower. But¡­ It was a battlefield after all, so there would naturally be casualties! Huh? The invisible Nightmare World descended. Compared to it, this habitable was like a drop of water in a huge ocean. The expressions of the nine human Origin lifeforms changed drastically, and the AI of the technological weapon issued an rm. ¡°Warning! Emergence of high-dimensional forces.¡± ¡°Warning! Emergence of high-dimensional forces.¡± The technological weapons equipped by the nine Origin lifeforms were already very sophisticated. They obstructed the Nightmare World¡¯s infiltration, but they ultimately failed. Pu! Pu! Pu! Pu! Pu! Pu! Pu! The nine people were like nine bubbles that instantly burst. ¡°Ah.¡± ¡°Where is this?¡± ¡°No¡ª¡± The consciousnesses of the nine Origin lifeforms were dragged into the Nightmare World and devoured by the monsters. Sigh. Sovereign Moyou walked out of the illusion and sighed softly. If one looked carefully, they could see nine human faces struggling within. Instead of the prey I was waiting for, I got nine small fries. Sovereign Moyou looked at the technological weapons left behind by the human Origin lifeform team. With a thought, he put them away in the Nightmare World. Human technological weapons are quite impressive. The legendary forbidden weapon¡­ is something that even the Progenitor fears. It¡¯s incredible! Technology has actually reached this level. ¡°Sovereign.¡± Youfu rushed over. ¡°Let¡¯s go. I¡¯ve been exposed,¡± Sovereign Moyou said. ¡°Humans won¡¯t let that lovely preye over.¡± ¡°You killed nine human Origin lifeforms after all,¡± Youfu remarked. ¡°Do you know how many Hellion Overlords that mysterious guardian, the Dark Spearman, has killed in less than 100 years?¡± Sovereign Moyou smiled. ¡°I heard it¡¯s quite a bit,¡± Youfu said. ¡°Although we had reduced the frequency of plundering in the Star Alliance he guards, it¡¯s estimated that at least 1,000 Hellion Overlords have died at his hands,¡± Sovereign Moyou said. ¡°As for me, I¡¯ve fought on the front line for more than 10,000 years. I¡¯ve only killed 2,000 to 3,000 human Origin lifeforms. How long has he been fighting?¡± Overlord Youfu said respectfully, ¡°Body counts don¡¯t mean anything; strength is the most important. That Dark Spearman doesn¡¯t even dare to fight a Lv. 10.¡± ¡°Right, strength is the most important. It¡¯s fine if some Hellion Overlords die; the weaker ones are bound to be eliminated,¡± Sovereign Moyou said. ¡°Yes, even if there are any mistakes in the selection, the outstanding ones will still be revived,¡± Youfu said. ¡°Let¡¯s go. As long as the Dark Spearman continues his interceptions, I¡¯ll encounter him soon,¡± Sovereign Moyou said. ¡°He¡¯s good prey.¡± More than half of the nine human faces hidden in his green eyes had been destroyed, and the rest were still wailing in pain. Whoosh. Silently, Sovereign Moyou disappeared with Overlord Youfu. Chapter 551 - 551 Death of Sovereign Black Snake (1) 551 Death of Sovereign ck Snake (1) More than a minute after Sovereign Moyou left, ripples appeared in space as a spaceship teleported over. Two figures stood in the spaceship¡ªMr. Jane and Yijiu. ¡°Sovereign Moyou has left.¡± Mr. Jane¡¯s eyes reflected the cosmos as he attempted to detect something. ¡°After Sovereign Moyou¡¯s previous loss, he will immediately escape once he¡¯s exposed,¡± Yijiu said calmly. This waspletely within his expectations; his teamwork with Mr. Jane was a force to be reckoned with. Sovereign Moyou wasn¡¯t willing to fight these two. It didn¡¯t feel good to have a portion of the Nightmare World wiped out. Mr. Jane said, ¡°Ever since we injured Sovereign Moyou, the number of times he attacks has plummeted. Logically speaking, he shouldn¡¯t have attacked so soon.¡± ¡°He¡¯s targeting Junior Brother Wu Ming?¡± Yijiu guessed. ¡°We have to be careful of this. It will be troublesome if Junior Brother Wu Ming dies and loses his high-dimensional treasure,¡± Mr. Jane said. ¡°Moreover, Sovereign Moyou¡¯s attack poses a huge threat to ordinary Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms.¡± Yijiu nodded. Almost all the Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms of the human race who came to the front line were older or had umted enough knowledge. Although they were more careful and were equipped with powerful technological weapons, there were still casualties. Although some could be revived, the deaths of those who had made less contributions and the elderly were permanent. Human Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms couldn¡¯t object to the war transfer orders, so they were forced to work harder. If they became Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, they wouldn¡¯t be afraid of death. It was very difficult to kill a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. Even if one was killed, they could still be revived. Of course, a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform wouldn¡¯t wish to be in a situation of them needing revival. Death meant losing all the items one carried. Moreover, the corresponding contribution points would be deducted when they were revived! Even if they didn¡¯t have sufficient contributions, their credits would be deducted to a negative number. After dying a few times, they might go bankrupt. ****** On ck Iron, in the manor. ¡°You guys suspect that Sovereign Moyou is targeting me?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°He hasn¡¯t attacked often since his injury,¡± Senior Brother Jane remarked. ¡°Then, he personally led a team just five days after yourst interception; I feel that he was deliberately waiting for you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°That makes sense.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve sent a letter to the research institute. From now on, you are to bring us along when carrying out your interceptions,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°If we encounter Sovereign Moyou, you can leave the two of us behind and retreat.¡± ¡°Sorry to trouble you, Senior Brothers,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°We have to seriously injure Moyou a few more times to intimidate him,¡± Senior Brother Jane said. ¡°Otherwise, his repeated attacks will pose a huge threat to ordinary Origin lifeforms.¡± ¡°His Nightmare World¡¯s power is borrowed from fusing with high-dimensional objects,¡± Yijiumented. ¡°Therefore, it¡¯s bound to hurt him when Junior Brother Jane and I join forces to wipe out a portion of the Nightmare World.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. For example, Primordial Battle Armor #9 consumed the Elementium inside when using high-dimensional powers. Sovereign Moyou¡¯s Nightmare World consumed the high-dimensional objects it fused with. If a portion of the Nightmare World waspletely obliterated, the expenditure would be even greater. ¡°His Nightmare World is deeply entangled with his mind and consciousness. When a portion of his Nightmare World is destroyed, his mind and consciousness will also be tortured,¡± Senior Brother Jane said. ¡°There are indeed many ws when borrowing high-dimensional powers,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°For us humans, be it the numbered Primordial Battle Armor or some high-dimensional weapons, they don¡¯t deal any damage to us,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°The Hellions directly fuse high-dimensional objects into their bodies, resulting in greater bacsh. It¡¯s precisely because of this that there are more Hellion Sovereigns who grasp high-dimensional powers. Many of them are crazy and have very low self-control.¡± ¡°The crazy ones rarely step into the battlefield,¡± Senior Brother Jane said. ¡°This is because they don¡¯t heed orders in their derangement; they even attack their own kind.¡± ¡°Directly fusing high-dimensional objects into them?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°How crazy.¡± No human Lv. 10 Origin lifeform did that. ¡°The Hellions¡¯ evolutionary method is very special, allowing them to do so. Even so, the probability of losing control is very high. We human Origin lifeforms will most likely go crazy when fusing with high-dimensional objects,¡± Senior Brother Jane said with a smile. Xu Jingming broadened his horizons from his chats with the other two. ¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s interception coverage consisted of one-third of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, and it was the area where plundering was the most frequent! Therefore, he received missions for more than 70% of the Hellion¡¯s plundering and received them frequently. Three days after Sovereign Moyou¡¯s attack, Xu Jingming received another mission. ¡°There¡¯s a mission. Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming sent a voice transmission with his mind and took Senior Brother Jane¡ªwho was holding a brush¡ªand the tipsy Senior Brother Yijiu. Hu! Hu! In just two Spacetime Travels, Xu Jingming and the others arrived in the Nine Peng Star Alliance 1.87 billion light-years away. Counting the time it took for the spacetime fluctuations to attenuate, it didn¡¯t take more than eight seconds. ¡°How fast.¡± ¡°This is even faster than the top spaceships,¡± Senior Brother Jane and Senior Brother Yijiu praised. Xu Jingming brought the two of them on high-dimensional traveling again and observed the Hellions from high-dimensional space. There are two Hellion Overlords. After Xu Jingming made confirmation, he descended. Infinite Light enveloped the habitable that had just experienced a cmity! Chapter 552 Death of Sovereign Black Snake (2) Chapter 552 Death of Sovereign ck Snake (2) That is? The two Hellion Overlords looked up in horror and saw the figure in the middle of the light and the twopanions beside him. Under the envelopment of Infinite Light, there were even hidden Lasers. The terrifying Lasers incinerated them. "How fast," Senior Brother Jane and Senior Brother Yijiu eximed in surprise. We have to go to the next spot. Xu Jingming instantly put away the spoils of war and immediately rushed to the next habitable that had been plundered. In the two sessive interceptions, Senior Brothers Jane and Yijiu were merely onlookers. After all, the Lv. 9 Hellions of such a level didn''t need the two of them to dirty their hands. "If there''s another mission, it will probably be the next wave of plundering." Xu Jingming also rxed and put away the spoils of war. "I''ve finally seen Junior Brother Wu Ming''s efficiency in intercepting and killing," Yijiu praised. "I''m only good at bullying Lv. 9 Hellions," Xu Jingmingmented. After all, he might be able to suppress a random Lv. 10 Hellion Sovereign, but killing them¡­ was very difficult. Senior Brother Jane said, "The greatest harm to the countless habitables are the Lv. 9 Hellions. How many Lv. 10 Hellions are there?" Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Indeed, the Hellions'' evolutionary style was crazy. They were selected by throwing them into life and death situations from birth. The powerhouses moved higher, while the weak died! The probability of a Lv. 9 Hellion being born was higher than that of the humans producing one. However, the probability of a Lv. 10 being born was clearly lower for the Hellions. It was even harder to be a high-dimensional lifeformpared to humans! The three high-dimensional lifeforms alive in the human race were all at the Eternal Realm, and the strongest Hellion Progenitor wasn''t one of them. As for the Hellions themselves¡­ No high-dimensional lifeform had ever been born in history. This was also a w in the Hellion''s evolutionary path. "I really hope the scene of alien plundering and genocide won''t happen again." Xu Jingming looked at suddenly appeared, and Xu Jingming and the others received the message. "Sovereign ck Snake? We didn''t encounter Sovereign Moyou but Sovereign ck Snake?" the habitable. "Then, we have to be stronger. We have to be so strong that no alien species will dare to attack us," Yijiu said. "The strength of high-dimensional lifeforms is the strength of a cosmic race. We are only grains of sand in the long river of time," Senior Brother Jane said. "After 100,000 years, we will turn to dust if we don''t be high-dimensional lifeforms." Xu Jingming and Yijiu nodded. This was also the reason why the three Paramount realm experts rarely interfered in the matters of the human race. After all, due to their limited lifespans, humans went through generation after generation! Only high-dimensional lifeforms could live long and truly affect the fate of the race. "A Hellion, Sovereign ck Snake, has been discovered in the Nine Peng Star Alliance''s Matcher. Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, Fatrance, is in danger. Please rush over to help." A mission message suddenly appeared, and Xu Jingming and the others received the message. "Sovereign ck Snake? We didn''t encounter Sovereign Moyou but Sovereign ck Snake?" "We made the right choiceing together." Senior Brother Jane and Senior Brother Yijiu were pleasantly surprised. "Let''s go." Xu Jingming was also very surprised, but he immediately rushed to Matcher with Senior Brother Jane. Sovereign ck Snake was one of the six strongest Hellion Sovereigns in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, and he also grasped high-dimensional powers. Although he wasn''t one of the ten top Hellion Sovereigns, he had grasped high-dimensional powers and was very difficult to deal with. If it were just Xu Jingming, he would naturally have to hide far away. However, Xu Jingming''s confidence was bolstered by the presence of his two senior brothers. ****** Matcher was an habitable with a diameter of about 21,000 kilometers. At this moment, this habitable waspletely enveloped by ck water. The mighty ck waterpletely enveloped the habitable. Boom! Boom! A terrifying force attempted to rush out of the habitable, but countless ck water streams wrapped around it. I actually encountered Sovereign ck Snake. Fatrance was also wearing a set of Primordial Battle Armor. His entire body erupted with dazzling light that illuminated his surroundings. Moreover,yers of spacetime surrounded him. Thousands of spacetimeyers formed a cocoon-like creation that protected Fatrance and blocked the corrosion of the ck water. As a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform who had lived for tens of thousands of years, he naturally didn''t hesitate to buy powerful technological weapons for the battlefield! Although he couldn''t use high-dimensional weapons yet, the third-generation Spacetime Cocoon he was using could be said to have pushed his attacks in normal spacetime to their limits. Ordinary Spacetime Guard couldn''t withstand the corrosion? Then, he would stack them! All kinds of spacetimeyers would be stacked! This technological weapon had very high requirements for knowledge in spacetime; Fatrance was naturally equipped with it. Chi! Chi! Chi! The Spacetime Cocoon was only three meters tall, and there wereyers of spacetime inside. Fatrance observed the speed at which the surrounding ck water corroded, and he grimaced. High-dimensional powers are indeed different. Even though the extremely protective Spacetime Cocoon can constantly mend the corroded spacetimeyers¡­ the recovery speed is clearly inferior to the corrosion speed. It willpletely corrode in three minutes. Moreover, Sovereign ck Snake won''t let me put up a resistance. Fatrance saw a ck snake condense in the endless ck water. Its huge head opened its bloody mouth in a bid to devour the Spacetime Cocoon. Boom! Fatrance''s eyes were filled with madness as the light emitting from him intensified, and the impact suddenly increased. He sted openyers of ck water and blinked to a spot more than a thousand kilometers away, avoiding the snake''s mouth. However, more ck water quickly bound him. "Let''s see how many times you can dodge." On the covered in ck water, the ck snake lunged over again. At this moment¡ª Without any warning, three figures appeared out of thin air on the surface of the habitable covered in ck water, only dozens of kilometers away. Huh? Sovereign ck Snake was surprised. I didn''t notice a thing? How did they appear? Sovereign ck Snake''s psychic force couldn''t detect things in higher dimensions, so he wasn''t prepared for Xu Jingming''s high-dimensional traveling. Sovereign ck Snake saw the three people in front of him. ording to the intelligence, the ck-robed man looked like the mysterious guardian, the Dark Spearman. His true identity in the human race was still unknown; it was suspected that a high-ranking human Origin lifeform had changed his appearance and aura. Sovereign ck Snake recognized the other two at a nce, causing him to panic. Of these two, one was Mr. Jane, who was best at trapping enemies. The other was Yijiu, who grasped two high-dimensional powers, allowing him to be adept at fighting head-on. Oh no. Just as Sovereign ck Snake was about to escape, he discovered that space around him was changing. This cosmos seemed to be reflected by a mirror,yer afteryer. The hundreds ofyers of cosmic space were like a huge spacetime maze. Sovereign ck Snake couldn''t find a way to exit or sense the outside world. I''m trapped. Sovereign ck Snake''s heart chilled. The Nightmare World that Sovereign Moyou had transformed into was invisible, and it spanned a vast area. The spacetime maze couldn''tpletely seal it, but the range of Sovereign ck Snake''s ck water was too small, not to mention the fact that it only spanned 100,000 kilometers. He was instantly trapped. At the same time,yers of spacetime pressed down. The immense pressure was enough to crush most Hellion Sovereigns to death. Although Sovereign ck Snake could withstand the suppression, his strength was greatly reduced. "Sovereign ck Snake." Under the heavy spacetime suppression, Yijiu walked over to him, chilling Sovereign ck Snake''s heart even further. How did it happen so quickly? The two of them appeared not long after I attacked Fatrance. Could it be that the two of them are in this Star Alliance? Or is it because of that mysterious guardian? Many thoughts surfaced in Sovereign ck Snake''s mind. ¡­ Xu Jingming and Fatrance stood in space and looked at Matcher from afar. Around Matcher, the Mirror World suppressed himyer byyer. Yijiu had an overwhelming advantage even in a one-on-one battle, much less with Jane''s help. Roar! Sovereign ck Snake seemed to lose his mind. He struggled for five seconds at the center of the Mirror World''s suppression before being pulverized by Yijiu''s fist. "How fast." Xu Jingming and Fatrance were very surprised. The terrifying Hellion Sovereign¡ªSovereign ck Snake¡ªthat the two of them couldn''t match head-on was finished in five seconds against Mr. Jane and Yijiu''sbined forces. The Mirror World dissipated. Mr. Jane and Senior Brother Yijiu took a step and arrived in front of the duo. "Junior Brother." Yijiu smiled and extended his hand. "This is the high-dimensional item that Sovereign ck Snake fused with. Even if he''s revived, he won''t have it anymore." In Senior Brother Yijiu''s palm was a ck water droplet that emitted an alluring aura. Billions of lifeforms could faintly be seen in the ck water droplet. Xu Jingming even had a feeling that he would undergo aplete transformation as long as he ate it. However, he also knew that this was an illusion! Swallowing high-dimensional objects only brought endless cmity. Chapter 553 High-Dimensional Space Pursuit (1) Chapter 553 High-Dimensional Space Pursuit (1) "The Hellions may fuse it into their bodies, but we aren''t that crazy." Yijiu flipped his hand and put away the ck droplet. "We will hand it to the research institute along with the other spoils of war." Xu Jingming and Jane nodded. Before they joined forces, they had decided that the credit and spoils of war for the Hellions they jointly dealt with would be distributed equally! After all, all three of them yed a critical role. Without Yijiu, the chances of killing a Hellion Sovereign who had grasped high-dimensional powers were slim! Without Jane, they couldn''t trap the Hellion Sovereign at all. Without Xu Jingming, Fatrance would probably be dead by the time Jane and Yijiu arrived on a spaceship. Sovereign ck Snake would''ve long fled. "Thank you, Mr. Yijiu, Mr. Jane, and this senior brother," Fatrance said politely even though he didn''t recognize Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. He had no intention of revealing his identity for the time being. "You still have to spend more effort on your life-preservation means," Yijiu said with a smile. "Alright, we have matters to tend to. We''ll make a move first." Xu Jingming immediately disappeared with his twopanions. Fatrance stood in space and heaved a sigh of relief. This mysterious expert hid his appearance and aura. I wonder which member of the Primordial Research Institute brass he is? There were too many powerhouses in the Primordial Research Institute, and there were more than 10,000 Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms! There was also a group of people who grasped high-dimensional powers¡ªMr. Jane and Yijiu couldn''t even be ranked in the top ten of the Primordial Research Institute''s Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. From the way the three of them interacted, this mysterious expert is more humble. Yijiu also calls him junior brother. He should be a senior brother who has grasped high-dimensional powers but is ranked toward the back, Fatrance thought. From the looks of it, my life-preservation ability is still weak. Fatrance thought and also left with Spacetime Travel. ****** ck Iron. Xu Jingming and the others returned. "Killing Sovereign ck Snake will act as a deterrent to the Hellions," Yijiu said with a smile. "The Hellion Sovereigns with high-dimensional powers will be more cautious. The more cautious they are, the fewer times they will attack." Jane nced at Xu Jingming. "Junior Brother Wu Ming, when do you n on revealing your identity?" When interacting with Fatrance, Xu Jingming chose not to reveal his identity. "I''m only a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform now, and I''m still rtively weak! If the Hellions confirm my identity, they will target me even more," Xu Jingming said. "Although I have some life-preservation means, I have to be careful. Revealing my identity can wait till I be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform." Only the other seven guardians of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector knew his identity. All of them had extraordinary standing, and they knew that it had to be kept a secret. With fewer people knowing about it, the probability of it being leaked was extremely low. "You have to be careful. I believe Sovereign Moyou''s intent to kill will intensify after Sovereign ck Snake''s death," Yijiu said. "Don''t I have the two of you?" Xu Jingming smiled. Jane reminded, "The Nightmare World''s intrusion is instantaneous. Neither of us can stop it in time, so you have to be careful." Xu Jingming nodded slightly. gray mist said. "We paid a huge price and spent immense efforts to grasp high-dimensional objects. If we lose them, our strength will plummet." He was still confident with high-dimensional traveling. ¡­ "Sovereign ck Snake is dead?" The Hellions had built a virtual world that only provided the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector border with coverage spanning hundreds of millions of light-years. Sovereign Moyou was a little surprised to learn of Sovereign ck Snake''s death. After all, there were only six Hellion Sovereigns in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector who had grasped high-dimensional powers, and they had lost one. "We can only confirm that ck Snake is dead! We have to wait for the next revival opportunity provided by the Progenitor or His Majesty to know how he died." The figure enveloped in a blood mist looked at hispanions with dark eyes. "We''ve always been very cautious in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. After all, a death implies the loss of the fused high-dimensional objects. Yet, ck Snake is dead. An ident must''ve happened. I can only guess that it''s rted to that mysterious guardian." A mountain-like figure said, "That mysterious guardian named the Dark Spearman recently arrived at the front line. ck Snake died shortly after his deployment." "This Dark Spearman''s Spacetime Travel is extremely fast, allowing him to intercept in a timely fashion." "He must''ve brought along other human powerhouses that prevented ck Snake from escaping." "I agree. This is the most likely possibility! There''s also another possibility¡­ The Star Alliance that ck Snake plundered happens to have a very powerful human powerhouse guarding it. Coincidentally, that human powerhouse was able to kill ck Snake and prevent it from escaping." "How can there be so many coincidences? My senses tell me that it should be rted to that Dark Spearman," a gray mist remarked. These Hellion Sovereigns who had grasped high-dimensional powers discussed. Sovereign Moyou fell silent. "Death isn''t terrifying. Losing the fused high-dimensional objects is something we can''t afford," the gray mist said. "We paid a huge price and spent immense efforts to grasp high-dimensional objects. If we lose them, our strength will plummet." "Moyou, I don''t n on attacking before we learn the truth behind ck Snake''s death after his revival." "I want to wait too." "The only person who can be fearless of humans and deal with the Dark Spearman''s threat is Sovereign Moyou." These four Hellion Sovereigns weren''t afraid of death, but they were afraid that their strength would plummet after they lost their high-dimensional objects. A huge drop in strength was worse than killing them. Even if they paid the price to obtain another high-dimensional item, the fusion and control would no longer be the same. Perhaps they wouldn''t be able to grasp high-dimensional powers again for the rest of their lives. Chapter 554 High-Dimensional Space Pursuit (2) Chapter 554 High-Dimensional Space Pursuit (2) "Leave it to me," Sovereign Moyou said before going offline. In the castle on the where Sovereign Moyou lived alone, he sat on his throne. His sharp fingers tapped the armrest gently as he thought to himself, I''ve long guessed the Dark Spearman''s influence on the battlefield, but ck Snake died the moment he arrived at the front line. Deterring many Lv. 9 Hellion Sovereigns who have grasped high-dimensional powers has a huge impact on the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector''s battlefield. I''m the leader in charge of the battlefield. If we are thrown into such a disadvantageous situation, the credit I gain will be significantly reduced. Sovereign Moyou didn''t care about the deaths of his subordinates, but he cared about his future. I have to get rid of him as soon as possible. Sovereign Moyou was filled with killing intent. Before the mysterious guardian arrived at the front line, the Hellions acted in an unbridled fashion because theycked fear of death and had Sovereign Moyou and the others as their leaders. Now that the situation was no longer the same, Sovereign Moyou felt that he had to nip this in the bud! ****** Just five dayster, the Hellionsunched another raid in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. This time, Sovereign Moyou led the team. Hu! Sixteen Hellions stood in the massive spaceship. Sovereign Moyou thought to himself, If I ambush him again in such a short period of time, will the humans be alerted and not let the Dark Spearman carry out another mission? "We''re here, Jade River Star Alliance." Sovereign Moyou looked at the vast space outside. "Move out ording to the n." "Yes, Sovereign," replied the 15 Hellion Overlords under him. Soon, they exited the spaceship and boarded a total of eight small spacejets that proceeded to enter the Jade River Star Alliance. One of the small spaceships had Sovereign Moyou and three Hellion Overlords. This was definitely a big team for plundering. The three Hellion Overlords were very nervous. After all, he was one of the ten high and mighty Hellion Sovereigns. He alone was sufficient, but he actually brought the three of them with him? They naturally had to do their best. "Plunder as per normal. I''ll hide in the shadows," Sovereign Moyou said. "Just pretend that I don''t exist." "Yes, Sovereign," the three Hellion Overlords replied. Soon¡ª They arrived at an habitable. After the first wave of plundering began, the three Hellion Overlords followed the orders and plundered as per usual! They first wiped out all the living beings on the in an instant before putting away the resources into the auxiliary space they had. Will the Dark Spearmane? Sovereign Moyou turned into the Nightmare World andpletely fused into the universe. He didn''t interfere in the plundering and hid, awaiting his most important prey. ¡­ "A mission!" In the manor, Xu Jingming immediately brought Senior Brothers Jane and Yijiu to the Jade River Star Alliance 920 million light-years away with just one instance of Spacetime Travel. He was so precise that hended three light-years away from his destination. High-dimensional traveling. Xu Jingming knew that the Hellions would definitely be even more vignt after the three of them killed Sovereign ck Snake. Although they continued with the interception, Xu Jingming kept up maximum vignce. Whoosh. The moment he entered high-dimensional space, the cosmos in a diameter of more than ten light-years shrank into a model. In this area, everything could be seen clearly from a high-dimensional perspective. Xu Jingming also saw the! There were still traces of human living on that. There were countless city buildings, means of transportation, clothes, food, and so on, but there were no humans. Only three Hellion Overlords were quickly plundering some precious items on this. At the same time¡ª Xu Jingming also saw a shadow envelop the spanning a huge area with a diameter of 1.2 trillion kilometers. It was like a monster that had fused into spacetime. Nightmare World, Sovereign Moyou? Xu Jingming instantly made a judgment. For such a huge area that even Jane couldn''tpletely entrap, it only reminded Xu Jingming of Sovereign Moyou. Huh? As Xu Jingming entered high-dimensional space and observed the Nightmare World¡­ Sovereign Moyou had transformed into the Nightmare World, and his mental strength had long reached a high-dimensional level. Not only could his mind sense normal spacetime, but he could also sense high-dimensional space, unlike Xu Jingming, who was blind in high-dimensional space. That is? Sovereign Moyou''s psychic force sensed three figures in high-dimensional space¡ªa ck-robed youth, a cold man, and a big-headed elder. The Dark Spearman, Jane, Yijiu! Sovereign Moyou instantly came to a conclusion and immediately understood. So this is how ck Snake died. The three of them are acting together. Xu Jingming saw Nightmare World! Sovereign Moyou sensed Xu Jingming and the others. Both parties discovered each other at the same time! "Senior Brothers Jane and Yijiu, I''ll leave this to you." Xu Jingming instantly threw them out into space! Xu Jingming didn''tnd on the after throwing the duo out from high-dimensional space. He turned around and fled! Whoosh! Whoosh! Although Senior Brother Jane and Senior Brother Yijiu were very strong, they didn''t have the ability to travel in high-dimensional space. Only Xu Jingming could carry the two of them! The moment they descended into space, the two of them attacked. Be it Jane''s Mirror World or Yijiu''s high-dimensional mental strength, the two of them could discover the Nightmare World. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The cosmos seemed to be reflected by mirrors. Under the different mirrors, the reflected cosmos quickly ovepped, and the dense cosmospletely trapped this area. However, it only trapped less than a tenth of the Nightmare World¡ªthe three Hellion Overlords were also in this area. "No." The three Hellion Overlords were panic-stricken. "It''s fine. Sovereign Moyou is around." "The Sovereign will protect us." The trio were confident. After understanding the legends regarding the ten great Sovereigns, they knew very well that if humans wanted to kill them while under the protection of Sovereign Moyou''s Nightmare World, they had to shatter it first. Boom. Yijiu''s fists descended, shattering the Nightmare World. However, Sovereign Moyou didn''t care at all. Having a part of the world enveloped and sliced off? Obliterating a portion? Those three Hellion Overlords were waiting for him to save them? The Dark Spearman! Sovereign Moyou only had one goal in mind. As long as he killed the Dark Spearman and snatched the high-dimensional treasure he possessed, any losses were worth it. Boom! He abandoned his three subordinates and a portion of his Nightmare World. All his mental strength condensed a portion of his Nightmare power and instantly entered high-dimensional space. Although he couldn''t do high-dimensional traveling, he could enter high-dimensional space by mobilizing his Nightmare power at full strength. After him! It took time to describe, but in fact, Sovereign Moyou immediately chased after Xu Jingming after thetter threw his two senior brothers out of high-dimensional space and fled. Whoosh! Whoosh! Xu Jingming took a step using high-dimensional traveling and arrived in space a few light-years away. Just as he was about to use Spacetime Travel, he felt space freeze. It was obvious that the Nightmare World could seal and freeze spacetime within a certain range. I still have to use high-dimensional traveling. Xu Jingming had long known that Spacetime Travel had too many ws when fighting top powerhouses. However, he couldn''t see in high-dimensional space. I''ll just make a mad dash even if I can''t see. At the very least, I know where the Nightmare World is. Xu Jingming entered high-dimensional space again. He charged forward as quickly as he could in high-dimensional space. The Nightmare power also extended into high-dimensional space and chased after Xu Jingming. It''s really difficult to flee in high-dimensional space. Xu Jingming felt an invisible resistance around him. He could only aplish his escape with Nine''s help. It wasn''t easy for Sovereign Moyou either. In normal spacetime, his Nightmare World incarnation spanned a huge area, but in high-dimensional space, he could only condense Nightmare power and turn it into a line as he advanced with great difficulty. His flying speed was very slow. I''m slower than him? Xu Jingming couldn''t see, but Sovereign Moyou''s psychic force could ''see'' the ck-robed youth fleeing in a straight line. His speed in high-dimensional space¡­ was clearly much faster than his thread-like Nightmare Force. Soon, as the distance increased, Xu Jingming''s figure in the high-dimensional space escaped the maximum range of Sovereign Moyou''s senses. He couldn''t sense him anymore. Chapter 555 - 555 Plundering Strategy 555 Plundering Strategy I actually can¡¯t catch up to him. Sovereign Moyou¡¯s heart chilled. The Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s Hellions won¡¯t be able to stop him. He will intercept time and time again, killing Hellion Overlords.
In high-dimensional space, the thread-like Nightmare power stopped extending and left high-dimensional space, returning to normal cosmic spacetime. In space, Sovereign Moyou condensed his body. ¡°Hmph.¡± Sovereign Moyou grunted softly. He felt a portion of his Nightmare World being wiped out, and it also tormented his mind and consciousness. Perhaps only a cosmic legend can have full confidence in capturing him. Sovereign Moyou¡¯s eyes were lucid. But clearly, it¡¯s impossible for the Hellions to escte the war to the cosmic legend level just because of this trivial matter! Once the war escted, human cosmic legends would descend on the battlefield. Coupled with their many technological weapons, the Hellions would be at a disadvantage even if they unleashed the crazy Sovereigns. Perhaps more habitables would be ughtered on the human side, but more Hellion Origin lifeforms would die! This was because humans had the advantage in terms of upper-level strength. However, most of the top forces were focused on the Void Celestials. For example, Yijiu was the strongest in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector that the Primordial Research Institute was in charge of! He wasn¡¯t even in the top ten of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Lv. 10s. Other than focusing on the evolutionary path, the cosmic legends and terrifying existences in the research institute usually went to the Void Celestial battlefield for a rotation. I need to report the situation. There¡¯s nothing I can do about it. Sovereign Moyou immediately began to return. He also informed the team he led to return. As for the three Hellion Overlords who had moved out with him, they were already long dead.
¡­ Xu Jingming was still fleeing in high-dimensional space. ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry. Sovereign Moyou is good at Nightmare power and attacks the enemy¡¯s mind and consciousness, not traveling in high-dimensional space. Even if his Nightmare power can enter high-dimensional space¡­ the pursuit will definitely be very slow! You¡¯re good at high-dimensional traveling; he can¡¯tpare to you.¡± Nine was very confident. After all, he had been through generations of masters and was very experienced. ¡°But I can¡¯t see him.¡± Xu Jingmingmunicated with his mind. ¡°ording to the intelligence, he can sense me since his mental strength has reached high-dimensional.¡± ¡°He¡¯s already considered impressive to be able to sense you, Master. That¡¯s how the Nightmare power knows the direction for the pursuit,¡± Nine remarked. ¡°Most people who borrow high-dimensional powers don¡¯t know which direction to pursue you even if their powers can seep into high-dimensional space.¡± ¡°Master, you can leave high-dimensional space and go to normal spacetime. I¡¯m certain that he won¡¯t be able to affect spacetime again,¡± Nine said. ¡°I¡¯ll give it a try.¡± Xu Jingming left high-dimensional space with a thought and tried Spacetime Travel. This time, there was no interference. He easily traversed hundreds of millions of light-years before heaving a sigh of relief. ¡°I¡¯ve definitely escaped with me traversing hundreds of millions of light-years.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare to rx, afraid that the Nightmare power would seep into his body. ¡°It doesn¡¯t feel good to be blind in high-dimensional space. I couldn¡¯t see anything around me.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion.
¡°It¡¯s already very impressive to enter high-dimensional space as a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. As for seeing high-dimensional space? Master, you can work harder after bing a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform,¡± Nine said. Xu Jingming nodded. At this stage, it was already not bad if he could escape. He was still young and still needed to improve. Soon, Xu Jingming, Yijiu, and Jane returned to ck Iron. ¡°Sovereign Moyou¡¯s intent to kill was apparent. In order to kill you, he ignored his subordinates and even a portion of his Nightmare World.¡± Yijiu drank and smiled happily. ¡°He chased after you in high-dimensional space with all his might.¡± ¡°If it were me,¡± Senior Brother Jane said, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t even be able to see anything in high-dimensional space. I wouldn¡¯t be able to track him even if I wanted to.¡± ¡°Interestingly, I can.¡± Yijiu shook his head. ¡°But Junior Brother Wu Ming is really fast. I clearly sensed him disappearing in high-dimensional space! That wisp of Nightmare power chased after him with all its might, but it wasn¡¯t even half as fast as Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Not even half as fast as me?¡± Xu Jingming felt d and heaved a sigh of relief. He couldn¡¯t see, but Yijiu could sense it. ¡°Having realized that he won¡¯t be able to catch up to you, he won¡¯t go through all that trouble in the future again,¡± Yijiu said in thought. ¡°Hellion Sovereigns fuse with high-dimensional objects to borrow their strength. I¡¯ve never heard of anyone who¡¯s good at high-dimensional traveling.¡± ¡°They¡¯re probably helpless against you without a cosmic legend,¡± Janemented. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The number of Hellion Origin lifeforms I¡¯ve killed is insignificant. The Hellion cosmic legends probably won¡¯t care.¡± Cosmic legendspletely understood and grasped high-dimensional powers, allowing them to perfectly use high-dimensional powers in every aspect, so their strength was naturally much higher. In addition, the species would also equip them with powerful high-dimensional treasures. Every cosmic legend was a pir of the species. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, more than three months passed. Sovereign Moyou hadpletely given up after discovering that he couldn¡¯t catch up to Xu Jingming in high-dimensional space! Xu Jingming had even led his senior brothers into action twice in the beginning, but theyter acted alone. His interception range covered one-third of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, so his efficiency was extremely high. He went out every few days and killed many Hellion Origin lifeforms for every deployment. ******* In a virtual world built by the Hellions, five Hellion Sovereigns were gathered. ¡°This Dark Spearman¡¯s range of activity is toorge. His shadow looms across the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s front line,¡± the figure in the blood mist said. ¡°ording to estimates, at least 190 Hellion Overlords have died at his hands in the past few months! How many will die a year if this continues? What about a hundred years? A thousand?¡± a fat figure said anxiously. ¡°We can¡¯t let this continue.¡± ¡°Indeed, this can¡¯t go on.¡± ¡°The Overlords are also spreading the news about the Dark Spearman internally. Many Overlords are beginning to resist. They gain very little from every small-scale plundering, but they suffer huge losses.¡± ¡°There¡¯s some resistance now. If this continues for a few years, the Hellion teams probably won¡¯t carry out the orders seriously.¡± Although they didn¡¯t care too much about the casualties of the Hellion Overlords and suffered high casualty rates in the war to begin with, just one human powerhouse was one too many. ¡°There are many ways to resolve this. We can invite a cosmic legend, more Hellion Sovereigns who have grasped high-dimensional powers, or we can change our war strategy. However, we don¡¯t have the authority to decide on these methods.¡± ¡°Report it.¡± ¡°Moyou, what do you think?¡± The other four looked at Sovereign Moyou, who was the leader of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s Hellions. ¡°Report it,¡± Sovereign Moyou said. He wasn¡¯t willing to bear the responsibility. ¡­ In the Hellion territory, there was a lone dark pool in the chaotic void without any ripples. Suddenly, water surged and condensed into two figures. Two figures stood on the surface of the pool. One was a woman with a pair of gray wings. Her wings were partially damaged, and her gray eyes were emotionless. The other was a handsome, streamlined, and bald man. The lines on his body exuded extreme beauty. Just standing there affected the surrounding space. ¡°Death Wither,¡± the gray-winged woman said. ¡°Have you tried evolving again?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± The handsome bald figure looked at himself. ¡°I think the evolutionary direction is right, but I still haven¡¯t reached high-dimensional. Sometimes, I think the human evolutionary method is better. They study all kinds of Force structural models, and once they figure out the structural models, there¡¯s a 100% chance of sess. As for our evolutionary breakthrough? It depends on luck.¡± ¡°The evolution of life is a form of luck to begin with,¡± the gray-winged woman said. ¡°Moreover, Death Wither, you¡¯ve always been trying to evolve. You¡¯re almost a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that easy,¡± Death Wither replied. ¡°There¡¯s news from Moyou that they¡¯ve encountered some trouble.¡± ¡°Yes, a mysterious human guardian.¡± The gray-winged woman nodded. ¡°He has already affected our Hellions¡¯ plundering of the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. If he¡¯s allowed to continue, he might head to the other two cosmic sectors! It willpletely affect the three cosmic sectors at the border. There are several solutions. Which one do you think we should choose?¡± Death Wither said, ¡°Now isn¡¯t the time for cosmic legends to fight the humans. Thest time I fought the strongest cosmic legend on the humans¡¯ side, Redmond, I was almost killed by him. The human race has more high-dimensional treasures than us¡­ I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll never be a match for Redmond unless I¡¯m a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± The gray-winged woman nodded. ¡°Reduce the number of ¡®small-scale plunderings¡¯ in the area where that mysterious guardian is active; we can even pause it all,¡± Death Wither said. ¡°In the future, the range of his activity will be mainly limited to medium andrge-scale plundering.¡± ¡°For medium-scale plundering, there will be at least 20 teams attacking at least 200 spots. No matter how fast that mysterious guardian traversals spacetime, he can only intercept one spot,¡± Death Wither said. ¡°Forrge-scale plundering, there will be at least 100 teams. His influence will be even lower.¡± The gray-winged woman frowned. ¡°Cut back on small-scale plundering? Then, it will be very difficult to figure out theyout of the human garrison and therge detectors. It¡¯s easy to stumble into traps duringrge-scale plundering, and the losses will be very high.¡± ¡°This is already the only way to reduce losses,¡± Death Wither said. ¡°Since we¡¯ve given the method, let Moyou decide on the rest. At the same time, we¡¯ll inform the other two cosmic sectors of this n. I guess this mysterious guardian might leave the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector and head to the other two cosmic sectors.¡± The gray-winged woman nodded. ¡°Alright, we will focus on medium andrge-scale plundering where this mysterious guardian is stationed.¡± Their decision quickly spread to the three cosmic sectors at the front line. From this day onward, the Hellions¡¯ plundering strategy changed. After the Cosmic Human Alliance discovered the changes in the battlefield, they reacted very quickly and deployed Xu Jingming to the other two cosmic sectors for a period of time. He stayed one year in one cosmic sector and one year in another cosmic sector without any pattern, forcing the Hellions in the three cosmic sectors to change their plundering strategy. For a single person to force the entire Hellion species to change their plundering strategy was indeed an influence that wasparable to a cosmic legend¡¯s. Everything was as Deputy Dean Redmond and the others had expected¡ªXu Jingming¡¯s shadow loomed across the entire front line. As a result, the efficiency of the Hellions¡¯ plundering decreased, and the casualty rate increased. There was nothing the Hellions could do about it. If they didn¡¯t change their strategy, it would only be worse. Chapter 556 - 556 Exchange List 556 Exchange List Earth. This was the Earth civilization¡¯s home. Other than the Pearwood Group headquarters, there were also the Redmond Group branch, the Cloud City Association branch, the Oohook Chamber of Commerce branch, and so on. More than 100rge factions had established branches here, and it was already the most prosperous in the 12th Star Zone of the Oohook Star Alliance. Arge number of spaceships came and went every day. Earth¡¯s property prices had also skyrocketed to an unimaginable level over the years. ¡°Wee back, Master.¡± The vi door opened, and the smart bot greeted warmly. Meng Tian Qingyuan nodded slightly and walked in. ¡°Prepare Meal #3 for me.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The robot closed the door before preparing the food and wine. Momentster, a sumptuous meal was ced on the table. Meng Tian sat alone at the dining table and quickly started eating. This was a habit he had developed since he was a child on Iwaizumi¡ªhe ate quickly with full concentration. After finishing all the food, Meng Tian felt a sense of satisfaction from the bottom of his heart. When he was young, eating his fill was a form of happiness. Then, he poured himself a ss of wine and held it alone in thought. I¡¯ve been on Earth for 35 years. Meng Tian thought to himself, Just because Senior Sister is close to me and has dated me a few times in reality, this has attracted so much trouble. It¡¯s expected¡ªthe Pearwood Group has a worth exceeding 1 trillion. As the head of the Pearwood Group and Lord Wu Ming¡¯s only daughter¡­ She is pursued by countless scions ofrge family ns in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. Dozens of the craziest ones have moved to Earth. On Earth, there¡¯s strict surveince by the¡¯s security system, as well as by the Pearwood Group. Those people don¡¯t dare to vite thew. If I were on another, I would probably be assassinated countless times. Meng Tian smiled. Threatening me? I¡¯ve never cared about the Qingyuan family. I¡¯m really not afraid of threats. Meng Tian drank and was in a good mood. He had been very happy on Earth all these years. First, freedom! He had a freedom he had never enjoyed since he was born. Without anyone to control him, he could ck off and lie down as much as he wanted. He was no longer exploited for his ie. He felt alive. His practice of swordsmanship was filled with excitement, joy, and freedom. Secondly, he also had goals: to earn the right to stand beside his senior sister and propose to her! Although I¡¯m far inferior to Lord Wu Ming, I¡¯ve passed the mysteriousnd¡¯s test and have been recruited by the Secret Sword Society. The peripheral members recruited by the Secret Sword Society usually have a 10% chance of bing an Origin lifeform. Meng Tian¡¯s eyes were filled with fighting spirit. I believe that I will definitely be the most outstanding peripheral member of the Secret Sword Society. I will definitely be an Origin lifeform. The day I be an Origin lifeform is the day I propose to Senior Sister, Meng Tian thought. After drinking the ss of wine in his hand, he entered the virtual chamber. He could enter the virtual world anytime and anywhere, but he still had to put up a show. ¡­ In a mansion on the top floor of a skyscraper, a handsome silver-haired man looked at the projection in front of him¡ªit was a surveince video of Meng Tian Qingyuan. ¡°How can a b*stard child produced from a biological womb assembly line be worthy of Miss Xu Lixing?¡± the silver-haired man muttered under his breath. ¡°Only the core members of the top families in the Hunter Cosmic Sector are qualified to pursue her. Otherwise, it will be an insult toward her.¡± ¡°Young Master, I believe Miss Xu Lixing will understand this better with time. Meng Tian Qingyuan is not from the same world as her,¡± an old servant said with a smile. The silver-haired man nodded. ¡°I, Yasin Novan, am the third heir of the Novan civilization. My father is a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, and only by being with Miss Xu Lixing can we help each other.¡± ¡°What have the other 15 been up to recently?¡± the silver-haired man asked. ¡°We can¡¯t monitor their residences. All of them have interference equipment,¡± the old servant reported. The silver-haired man nodded slightly. ¡°Compared to that b*stard, the other 15 pose a greater threat.¡± All of them came from very noble backgrounds and had very high statuses, but they still pursued Xu Lixing fervently! It was because¡­ Xu Lixing could bring them too many benefits. They had manypetitors in the family. The elders and younger generation of the family wicked away many resources, so the resources they truly controlled were limited. Xu Lixing? Under Li Miaomiao¡¯s delegation of authority, Xu Lixing was virtually inplete control of the Pearwood Group! The Pearwood Group expanded very quickly, and its assets now exceeded one trillion cosmic dors. Xu Jingming only had one daughter! His daughter monopolized almost all hismercial resources, so she naturally had many suitors. ****** In the virtual world. Li Miaomiao¡ªwho was wearing tattered cloth clothes¡ªwalked alone in the vast wilderness with a dirty face. Suddenly, jackals appeared amid the prairie in the distance and stared at Li Miaomiao. ¡°Gnolls?¡± Li Miaomiao looked at them. Gnolls were notorious in this wastnd; they only knew how to kill and plunder. These gnolls roared and quickly surrounded Li Miaomiao. Li Miaomiao didn¡¯t flee but chose to charge over. Swish! She instantly drew the thin sword at her waist, and, as fast as lightning, she stabbed through the heads of the three closest gnolls. Li Miaomiao¡¯s figure was like the wind amidst the gnolls¡¯ encirclement. With a sh of her sword, gnolls copsed one after another, and the other gnolls quickly fled with howls of fright. Li Miaomiao flung the blood off her sword and sheathed it before walking into the distance alone. She only went offline after arriving at a small hotel in a dwarf town. ¡­ She arrived in a world with a blue sky, white clouds, and grass. She saw Xu Jingming sitting alone on a chair and studying. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his wife. ¡°Are you done practicing your swordsmanship today?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°There are too many systems for sword practice in the universe. I¡¯ve benefited quite a bit from learning the foundations of different systems.¡± ¡°You weren¡¯t so much in love with swordsmanship back then,¡± Xu Jingmingmented with a smile. ¡°Didn¡¯t you like singing?¡± ¡°Singing is work, a way to make money.¡± Li Miaomiao sat to his side. ¡°I don¡¯t have to worry about money now; I can do whatever I want! In fact, I liked ying games as a swordswoman back then. It¡¯s just that the games back then¡­ weren¡¯t realistic enough.¡± ¡°Moreover, my husband is the most dazzling genius of the cosmic human race. I naturally can¡¯t be weak being his wife,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. She looked at the books and knowledge beside her and felt that they were Greek. ¡°Has Lixing been alright recently?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ... ¡°Of course, she¡¯s good. She has so many suitors,¡± Li Miaomiao replied. ¡°Oh right, you¡¯ve been away from Earth for more than 100 years. Did the Primordial Research Institute say when you would be back?¡± ¡°Not for the moment.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at his wife. ¡°I can¡¯t leave. We can only meet in the virtual world.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all the same,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. ¡°You can save countless humans on habitables at the front line. Compared to the people living at the front line, Lixing and I are countless times better.¡± Xu Jingming nodded when he suddenly received a message. He casually tapped it¡ª ¡°Junior Brother, the Eternal Academy will officiallyunch the credit exchange in a month! The credit exchange list has just been made public today. You can make preparations in advance.¡± The message Yijiu sent also had detailed information on the exchange. ¡°Thanks,¡± Xu Jingming replied before opening the apanying document and checking the detailed exchange list. Eternal Academy was one of the three strongest factions of the cosmic human race. The number of Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms they had in this era was even greater than that of the Primordial Research Institute and Spacetime Ind. ¡°1: Nightmare-level Abyss Battle Armor (100 in total). Exchange price: 100 million credits. Everyone is limited to one set. Limited to personal use.¡± The Abyss Battle Armor was exclusive to Eternal Academy. Their battle armor was the most practical of the three strongest factions. After obtaining it, one could unearth extraordinarybat strength in a short period of time. However, their potential was generally inferior to the Primordial Battle Armor. ... ¡°2: Iplete Wings (only one). Exchange price: 90 million credits. Limited to personal use.¡± Xu Jingming tapped gently, and a detailed introduction and even projection of the iplete wings appeared. It was an iplete pair of golden wings! The wingspan was 10.9 meters wide, and it was a high-dimensional weapon created by high-dimensional lifeforms. It was suitable for Origin lifeforms of the Light lineage who had reached the peak of Lv. 10. ¡°3: One shard (only one). Exchange price: 90 million credits. Limited to personal use.¡± He tapped open the detailed information. This shard¡¯s main body exceeded 1.9 billion kilometers in length; it was a small fragment of a powerful high-dimensional weapon. It was extremely difficult to control it, and once one seeded, they could unleash extremely powerful might. ¡°4: ¡­¡± ¡°5: ¡­¡± ¡­ ¡°56: Heavenly Python Scale (limited to three pieces). Exchange price: 50 million credits. Everyone is limited to one piece.¡± The scales of a high-dimensional lifeform, Heavenly Python. ¡­ ¡°85: Spirit Cleansing Water (limited to 10 drops). Exchange price: 35 million credits. Everyone is limited to one drop.¡± Spirit Cleansing Water originated from the abyss in high-dimensional space. Consuming it helped with evolution. ¡­ ¡°97: Eternal Cocoon (limited to 3 pieces). Exchange price: 30 million credits or 3,000 trillion cosmic dors. Everyone is limited to one piece.¡± The Eternal Cocoon was a high-dimensional technological weapon produced by the human race. As long as there was enough material, it could be mass-produced, but the cost was very high. ¡­ ¡°198: Guardian (limited to 10 pieces). Exchange price: 10 million credits or 1,000 trillion cosmic dors. Everyone is limited to one piece.¡± Guardian was a Civilization-level smart bot, and its strength wasparable to a newly-advanced Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. ¡­ ¡°300: ck and White Fruit (limited to 20). Exchange price: 5 million credits or 500 trillion cosmic dors. Everyone is limited to one.¡± ck and White Fruits were cosmic wonders produced by the Seamless auxiliary universe. They were rare. Xu Jingming read all of it. There were a total of 300 kinds of items to be exchanged, and they were ranked ording to the exchange price. Some that could be mass-produced could be exchanged for cosmic dors, but credit was needed for the rest. ¡°Jingming, these are?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°Civilization-level smart bots and high-dimensional technological weapons? Some powerful technological weapons from intermediate cosmic civilizations are all here. It¡¯s impossible for outsiders to buy them.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no way to buy one.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°This is the list of contribution credits exchangeable at Eternal Academy. As a member of the Primordial Research Institute, I can¡¯t exchange them directly.¡± ¡°You want something?¡± Li Miaomiao understood what her spouse meant. ¡°I just need my friends from Eternal Academy to help exchange for them. Most of them aren¡¯t restricted for personal use,¡± Xu Jingming said. He had his eyes on some items. For example, Heavenly Python Scales¡ªa high-dimensional lifeform¡ªwas the origins of Heavenly Python Evolution. ¡°Do you need the Pearwood Group¡¯s help?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Haha, there¡¯s no need.¡± Xu Jingmingughed. He had umted a lot of war spoils over the years, and the Pearwood Group only had a small portion of it. It was rtively easy to obtain some of the items on this list. The only troublesome thing was the Heavenly Python Scale! This was because there were only three pieces! He had to find the big shots at the forefront of the exchange for help because those top figures usually exchanged for the best. Nothing was left for the people behind them. I¡¯ve cultivated Heavenly Python Evolution all these years. If I want to break through from Lv. 10 to high-dimensional in the future, Heavenly Python Scales will be very important to me, Xu Jingming thought to himself. It can even help me break through from Lv. 9 to Lv. 10. If I can¡¯t exchange it immediately, I¡¯ll have to purchase it elsewhere at several times the price. On Xu Jingming¡¯s evolutionary path, some high-dimensional items were very important. For example, Heavenly Python Scales, Primordial Star me, and so on were rted to the foundation of his evolutionary path. Chapter 557 - 557 Requesting Help (1) 557 Requesting Help (1) Li Miaomiao stood to the side and looked at the list. It was an eye-opener. This information wasn¡¯t confidential. After all, it wasn¡¯t a secret to cosmic aliens. Even the most precious Nightmare-level Abyss Battle Armor only cost 100 million credits. Perhaps it was coveted by Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, but it was far from being a cornerstone treasure. The Primordial Battle Armor #9 given to Xu Jingming by the dean was a true cornerstone treasure! It was unlikely for a treasure of this level to appear on the regr exchange list. Or perhaps the shard¡ªor rather, the source of the shard: aplete high-dimensional weapon¡­ had a value enough to rm the aliens, and its worth was even higher than Primordial Battle Armor #9. However, a mere shard¡¯s value was just too low. !! This list was made public to official members of the Eternal Academy. Many upper echelons ofrge families in the universe had ess to this information. ¡°How expensive. The cheapest ck and White Fruit costs 500 trillion cosmic dors.¡± Li Miaomiao sighed. ¡°Back then, the ck Moon civilization only managed to gather that much using all their avable cash for the apology.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Hence, although it¡¯s said to be open to all official members of the Eternal Academy, Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms can¡¯t usually afford it.¡± It wasn¡¯t easy for ordinary Lv. 9s to umte 500 trillion, much less use all of their wealth for a single fruit. ¡°What do you n on buying?¡± Li Miaomiao was curious. ¡°These three.¡± Xu Jingming tapped a few times. ¡°Heavenly Python Scale? Spirit Cleansing Water? Guardian?¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°That adds up to 85 million credits and 1 quadrillion cosmic dors¡ªhow expensive. Items from high-dimensional space are indeed terrifyingly expensive. A scale and a drop of waterbined can match the entire Pearwood Group¡¯s value.¡± One credit from an Origin lifeform was generally much more valuable than 100 million cosmic dors. After all, the most precious items could only be exchanged using credit. Therefore, those who could use cosmic dors would usually exchange for them. The Pearwood Group¡¯s worth barely exceeded ten quadrillion cosmic dors. In terms of value, it wasn¡¯t necessarilyparable to 85 million credits. ¡°It¡¯s not much for your husband,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Killing a Lv. 9 Hellion earned him 100,000 credits, so 85 million credits was equivalent to killing 850 Lv. 9 Hellions! He also obtained enough spoils of war from killing them. Therefore, he received more cosmic dors than credit. ¡°Jingming, how much money have you saved up?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°As long as the Pearwood Group can be managed well, I can provide unlimited support,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°As for how much I have, I¡¯m umting at a greater pace every year. As an Origin lifeform, I¡¯m paying the 50% maximum tax rate. I¡¯ve probably umted more than 100 quadrillion over the years, but I¡¯ve paid half of them in tax and invested some in the Pearwood Group. I still have more than 40 quadrillion left, I suppose?¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise, ¡°That¡¯s so much! Many Lv. 10 Origin lifeform families don¡¯t even have that much, right?¡± She imagined that her husband had invested a lot of his earnings into the Pearwood Group. From the looks of it, his investment into the Pearwood Group was merely a rounding error. Tax payment was the bulk of his expenses. She was the Pearwood Group¡¯s number one executive officer and knew many important figures. She also knew the manyrge families and factions of the cosmic human race. She knew very well that 100 quadrillion cosmic dors was a huge sum of wealth. ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s more than some Lv. 10 Origin lifeform families, but it¡¯s still far inferior to the Regis families of advanced cosmic civilizations,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s even lessparable to cosmic legends.¡± The Regis who grasped high-dimensional powers might not be as efficient as him in intercepting and killing, but many of them had lived for tens of thousands of years, so they naturally had plenty of wealth umted. ¡­ In a personal space in the virtual world. A stocky red-skinned elder sat at a dining table, having prepared delicacies and wine. Xu Jingming suddenly walked over from the void. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming,¡± the red-skinned elder greeted. ¡°Come, have some meat and drink.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and walked over. ¡°Senior Brother Sakar, you treat me to meat every time. Can¡¯t we do something for a change?¡± ¡°There are all kinds of meat in the universe, and there are countless of them in the virtual world. Aren¡¯t we constantly exchanging?¡± Sakar picked up a bone teeming with flesh and started chewing. ¡°Eating meat inrge mouthfuls is a huge enjoyment in life.¡± Xu Jingming sat as well. He took a sip of wine and began eating the meat by grabbing the bone. The long rib weighed about three kilograms, and the meat juices were something Xu Jingming enjoyed. ¡°What can I do for you?¡± Sakar asked. ¡°Is it about Eternal Academy¡¯s credit exchange?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°Senior Brother Sakar, you¡¯re an official member of Eternal Academy, and you¡¯re also a Regis of the Abyss advanced cosmic civilization. I cannot think of a better person than you.¡± ¡°We weren¡¯t the only ones who intercepted the Hellions together back then,¡± Sakar remarked. ¡°They aren¡¯t as well-connected as you, Senior Brother Sakar,¡± Xu Jingming ttered. Xu Jingming had also received orders to head to the other two cosmic sectors to help out in the three cosmic sectors that the Hellions plundered! Therefore, he had worked with the three guardians of Eternal Academy who had high-dimensional powers and the two guardians of Spacetime Ind who had high-dimensional powers. Everyone lived together and often chatted over drinks. They had also worked together against the enemy, so they had formed a friendship. ¡°What do you want to exchange for?¡± Sakar asked. ¡°Heavenly Python Scale, Spirit Cleansing Water, and a Guardian,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°The Guardian is nothing.¡± Sakar frowned. ¡°There¡¯s always a huge demand for Heavenly Python Scale and Spirit Cleansing Water. There are many Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms who cultivate the Heavenly Python Evolution, so who doesn¡¯t want the Heavenly Python Scale? Every Origin lifeform wants Spirit Cleansing Water. There aren¡¯t many Heavenly Python Scales¡­ Only a few will be released asionally, and thepetition is intense every time. Spirit Cleansing Water, however, is avable every exchange.¡± Chapter 558 - 558 Requesting Help (2) 558 Requesting Help (2) Xu Jingming listened. Senior Brother Sakar was one of the top 20 Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in Eternal Academy, so hiswork there was naturally much wider than his. As they had a good rtionship, Xu Jingming came to seek his help. ¡°I can help you exchange for Spirit Cleansing Water and the Guardian,¡± Sakar said. ¡°My first choice when the timees will be the Spirit Cleansing Water! There are a total of ten drops of Spirit Cleansing Water, and I¡¯m ranked in the top 20¡­ ording to my past experience, there¡¯s a 99% chance of acquiring it. As for the Guardian? That¡¯s trivial. Even if I can¡¯t get it through the exchange, my family still has more than ten drops. I¡¯ll sell you one.¡± ¡°Usually, the premium for such a request is 50%,¡± Xu Jingming said. Sakar red. ¡°35 million credits for the Spirit Cleansing Water and 1,000 trillion cosmic dors for the Guardian. Any more, and you aren¡¯t thinking of me as a friend.¡± ¡°Alright, alright.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare say anything else. Both parties had lived together for several years after all, so they knew each other¡¯s temper. ¡°There are only three Heavenly Python Scales. Although people will also choose other high-dimensional weapons and treasures¡­¡± Senior Brother Sakar frowned. ¡°It¡¯s best to get someone ranked in the top five to ensure the procurement.¡± ¡°ording to past experience, those ranked outside the top ten can forget about the Heavenly Python Scale.¡± Sakar went through the name list. ¡°Those ranked in the top few aren¡¯t easy to talk to.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. There were more Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in Eternal Academy than in the Primordial Research Institute and Spacetime Ind! Being ranked in the top five made their strength obvious. Typically, they fought the Void Celestials on the battlefield. Killing a Void Celestial gave much more credit than killing a Hellion at the same level, but it was also much more dangerous there. ¡°There will be a gathering at Eternal Academy in three days. It¡¯s actually a gathering for the credit exchange,¡± Sakar said. ¡°Many members of the other top factions will also be here. They will request Eternal Academy¡¯s official members to help exchange for treasures. When that happens, I¡¯ll let you join me! I believe that we should be able to obtain the Heavenly Python Scale given our reputation.¡± ¡°There will definitely be a premium to get those ranked in the top five to choose the Heavenly Python Scale as their first choice,¡± Sakar said. ¡°At least a 50% premium¡ªperhaps even higher.¡± ¡°I¡¯m aware of that.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Senior Brother Sakar didn¡¯t want any premium for the Spirit Cleansing Water and Guardian; they were good friends. However, he had nevere into contact with others after all, so he would definitely have to follow the general rules. ¡­ Three dayster. In a virtual world¡ªDark Abyss City¡ªother than service staff, only Origin lifeforms coulde. ¡°I¡¯ve found two good friends¡ªSenior Brother Inzel and Senior Brother Lancel. The two of them aren¡¯t that easy to talk to,¡± Sakar said, ¡°but they¡¯re interested in meeting you. I¡¯ll apany youter while you talk to them. If you want to obtain the Heavenly Python Scale, even they have to use their first choice. Therefore, there will definitely be some conditions.¡± ¡°Understood,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I really appreciate it, Senior Brother Sakar.¡± ¡°The exchange for Eternal Academy happens every 1,000 years or so. It¡¯s very important to you, but it¡¯s nothing to me.¡± Sakar brought Xu Jingming to the gathering. In a very quiet open-air restaurant, the tables and chairs were either on the grass, on the rocks in the distance, hidden in the mist, or in small buildings¡­ Many people were already there. They sat in twos and threes and chatted with each other without any sounds leaking out. ¡°Senior Brother Sakar.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Sakar, is this Brother Wu Ming?¡± Some of the guests at the gathering took the initiative to greet the stocky red-skinned elder¡ªSakar¡ªand Xu Jingming. After all, Sakar and Xu Jingming were quite famous figures. Sakar and Xu Jingming chatted briefly before constantly walking in. Soon, they arrived at a small building. A thin elder sat in a building and leisurely drank alone. After Sakar and Xu Jingming entered, he looked up at the two of them and nodded slightly. ¡°Senior Brother Inzel.¡± Sakar smiled and sat down. ¡°This is Wu Ming.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard of him.¡± Inzel smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°He¡¯s the genius who¡¯s the fastest to be an Origin lifeform in this era. Many people believe that you can be a cosmic legend.¡± ¡°I¡¯m still very far from bing a cosmic legend,¡± Xu Jingming said humbly. There were only seven cosmic legends in the current human race, so it was clearly very difficult. Inzel smiled. ¡°You¡¯re too humble. Junior Brother Sakar has told me about your request. You want the Heavenly Python Scale?¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll need to trouble you, Mr. Inzel,¡± Xu Jingming said. Everyone wasn¡¯t from the same top faction. When they interacted, they only addressed each other as peers only if they were very familiar with each other. Xu Jingming was already very respectful when he first met Inzel and addressed him as mister. ¡°Only three Heavenly Python Scales are avable,¡± Inzel said. ¡°Although high-dimensional lifeforms¡ªHeavenly Pythons¡ªwere killed by the Tower Master back then, their scales are ultimately limited. Although some scales can be recovered, some will also be spent on the production of high-dimensional weapons. Some will even be snatched by aliens. Therefore, the numbers are always decreasing. Thepetition is very intense every time.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Those outside the top ten have no chance with the Heavenly Python Scale,¡± Inzelmented. ¡°I also have to choose it first to have the confidence of sessfully exchanging for it.¡± ¡°50 million credits are needed to exchange for it.¡± Inzel nced at Xu Jingming. ¡°I definitely need to charge a premium.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°For credit, I¡¯ll trade it using the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s credit. When the Primordial Research Institute opens up the exchange, I¡¯ll exchange for the items you need, Mr. Inzel.¡± ¡°That needs to be doubled then!¡± Inzel said. ¡°Decadester, the Primordial Research Institute will open up the exchange. You will pay it back with 100 million credits.¡± Double? Although Sakar had expected it, he still sighed with emotion at Inzel¡¯s demanding request. ¡°Sure.¡± Xu Jingming was already mentally prepared. Although it was slightly higher than expected, there was nothing he could do about it. The Heavenly Python was killed by Eternal Academy¡¯s Tower Master, so Heavenly Python Scales were usually avable for exchange only at the Eternal Academy. The other factions didn¡¯t have one in tens of thousands of years. The premium was usually at least 50%, with an asional doubling. It was still eptable. The three strongest factions each had some special products in their exchange. For example, the Spacetime Star Sand was something only Spacetime Ind had. ¡°In addition, five quadrillion cosmic dors.¡± Inzel looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°The value of cosmic dors is much lower than the credit. The premium is slightly more than double.¡± ¡°Another five quadrillion cosmic dors?¡± Sakar¡ªwho had been beside him¡ªcouldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Senior Brother Inzel, there¡¯s no need, right? Just waive that on my ount!¡± Inzel smiled and said, ¡°A premium of slightly over double isn¡¯t a lot. I believe Junior Brother Sakar has guessed that many people have requested my help. Someone has already agreed to exchange for treasures at a 100% premium. I¡¯m here to meet Junior Brother Wu Ming on ount of you.¡± Sakar¡¯s expression changed slightly as he looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Mr. Inzel, I¡¯ve only be an Origin lifeform for about 100 years, so my wealth is limited.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and got up. ¡°I¡¯ll try to think of something else.¡± Inzel nodded slightly. Xu Jingming got up and left. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming, you go first. I¡¯ll chat with Senior Brother Inzel for a while,¡± Sakar said. Xu Jingming nodded and walked out of the building. ... Only Sakar and Inzel were left in the building. ¡°Inzel.¡± The red-skinned Sakar¡¯s face turned even redder, and his eyes seemed to be on fire. He sat down and frowned. ¡°We¡¯ve known each other for tens of thousands of years. I¡¯ve asked you for help, and I¡¯ve already told you that he¡¯s my good friend! Isn¡¯t it enough to charge him a 100% credit premium?¡± ¡°This was a deal to begin with. It is mutual.¡± Inzel was calm. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t have met him if not for you.¡± ¡°Yet, you charge double the credits with an additional five quadrillion cosmic dors?¡± Sakar was furious. ¡°Don¡¯t you think your price is excessive?¡± ¡°I only did it on your ount, not his, so it can¡¯t be cheap.¡± Inzel smiled and held his wine ss before taking a sip. ¡°Don¡¯t find it too much! I¡¯m more than 80,000 years old after all. I work hard to earn credit on the battlefield. This credit exchange is a rare opportunity, so I naturally have to save up for the family.¡± Sakar stared at him. ¡°ording to the usual rules, a 100% premium is already very high. You shouldn¡¯t quote such a price even if it¡¯s for the family.¡± ¡°For a genius valued by the Primordial Research Institute and his Pearwood Group to have that many assets, he must¡¯ve umted quite a bit.¡± Inzel shook his head. ¡°Unfortunately, he¡¯s stingier than I thought.¡± Sakar was speechless. ¡°Sakar, you¡¯re too nice to him.¡± Inzel shook his head and said, ¡°We naturally have to make a killing when it¡¯s a genius from the Primordial Research Institute who wants treasures of our Eternal Academy. As for talent? To be honest, he became an Origin lifeform very quickly, but it doesn¡¯t mean that his evolutionary path to Lv. 9 and Lv. 10 will be smooth. Perhaps he will end up on my level at the end of day.¡± ¡°Moreover, even if he bes a cosmic legend, he will just be a cosmic legend of the Primordial Research Institute. As for me, I¡¯m a Regis of Eternal Academy. He can¡¯t affect me,¡± Inzel said. ... Chapter 559 - 559 A Promise 559 A Promise After Xu Jingming walked out of the building, he found an empty spot on the grass not far away and sat down. Soon, service staff arrived, and Xu Jingming ordered some alcohol. Getting people to do an exchange on one¡¯s behalf used to have a 50% premium. A 100% premium is already considered very high, yet Inzel wanted cosmic dors in addition¡­ He¡¯s trying to rip me off. Xu Jingming held his wine ss and took a sip. As he was too talented, most Origin lifeforms cut Xu Jingming some ck when they made contact with him. However, Xu Jingming knew very well that not everyone would cut him some ck! !! For example, Inzel was a terrifying existence ranked among the top Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in Eternal Academy after all. In the entire cosmic human race, it was just beneath a cosmic legend. Such a figure was arrogant even when facing cosmic legends from other factions. After all, in the eyes of most people, my limit in life is probably a cosmic legend. The probability of me reaching the Paramount realm is extremely low. Xu Jingming knew that this was based on historical data. At the end of the day, which Paramount realm expert didn¡¯t experience all kinds of hardships? Being fast at bing an Origin lifeform wasn¡¯t the be-all and end-all. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming?¡± Suddenly, a voice sounded. Xu Jingming turned his head and saw a youth in a gray robe walking over from behind. His face was a little simr to Lunardo¡¯s, but his aura was deeper and more restrained. His entire body was like a ck hole, deep and slightly oppressive. ¡°I never expected to meet you here.¡± The gray-robed youth walked over warmly. Xu Jingming immediately got up and smiled. ¡°Senior Brother Dark Star.¡± The person in front of him was Lunarstar! He was Lunardo¡¯s elder brother, a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform of the Primordial Research Institute. His alias was Dark Star, and he was also second in line for the throne of the Primestar civilization. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming, are you trying to get someone to help exchange for treasures as well?¡± Lunarstar smiled and said, ¡°Is there anything I can help you with? I know some people in Eternal Academy. Perhaps they can help you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already tried,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Alright, feel free to ask. I¡¯m meeting my pals,¡± Lunarstar said. Xu Jingming nodded and watched Lunarstar walk into the distance. Lunarstar also came here to get someone to exchange items for him. Lunardo is indeed countless times inferior to his brother. Xu Jingming sat down. Lunarstar had a good reputation in the Primordial Research Institute and was recognized as a ¡®genius¡¯ among Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. Although he wasn¡¯t as illustrious as Xu Jingming, the outside world believed that it wasn¡¯t difficult for Lunarstar to be a Regis. The Primestar royal family also thought highly of him; otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have elevated him to second in line for the throne. The heirs to the throne of the three advanced cosmic civilizations were also selected from the royal family. The most important factor in the selection was the achievements on the evolutionary and scientific paths. The higher the achievements, the higher the ranking! If he became a cosmic legend, his influence in the royal family wouldn¡¯t be inferior to that of an emperor even if he didn¡¯t be one. ¡°Brother Wu Ming.¡± A gentle voice sounded. Xu Jingming looked over from afar. A short, fat, and bald elder walked over, and his smile couldn¡¯t help but make one rx. Xu Jingming immediately got up when he saw him. ¡°Mr. Lancel.¡± Yes, the elder in front of him was the other powerhouse Xu Jingming wanted to meet¡ªLancel. Mr. Lancel¡¯s contributions were also ranked in Eternal Academy¡¯s top five. ¡°Why are you here alone?¡± Lancel sat down opposite Xu Jingming and smiled. ¡°Where¡¯s Junior Brother Sakar?¡± ¡°He¡¯s apanying Mr. Inzel,¡± Xu Jingming answered. Lancel fell into thought and nced at Xu Jingming. ¡°You asked him for help at the exchange, but failed?¡± Xu Jingming smiled in surprise. ¡°Mr. Lancel, you can tell?¡± ¡°If the negotiations were sessful, why would you be sitting here alone?¡± Lancel smiled. ¡°But don¡¯t be angry; don¡¯t hold a grudge against Inzel. Inzel¡¯s character was actually much better a few years ago. It¡¯s just that in order to be a cosmic legend, he chose to fall into the abyss. His character naturally changed, and he became a little erratic and extreme. It¡¯s already not bad for him to maintain his rationality.¡± ¡°Chose to fall into the abyss?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°Of the human race¡¯s three strongest legacies, our Eternal Academy¡¯s Abyss Research Notes studies the abyss,¡± Lancel said. ¡°Be it research, learning, or visualization, we will be increasingly affected by the abyss.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t sink into it when we approach it; we have to keep our heads,¡± Lancel said. ¡°But as we get older, some Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms take the initiative to sink into it in order to obtain greater strength. To fall into the abyss¡­ while remaining rational is also one path, but it¡¯s very difficult.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already impressive that Inzel can maintain his rationality.¡± Lancel gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°Mr. Lancel, have you been keeping your distance from the abyss?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Lancel smiled and said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m worried that I won¡¯t be able to maintain my rationality if I fall into the abyss. I¡¯m timid!¡± Of the three strongest legacies, Primordial Star Conjecture had fewertent troubles. When Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength reached Lv. 10, he began to be affected by the Primordial Star. Lancel and Inzel¡ªas the top five Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in Eternal Academy¡ªhad mental strength that had reached high-dimensional. They cultivated Abyss Research Notes, so it wasn¡¯t easy for them to maintain their rationality. This was also what Sakar had said¡ªthose in the top five weren¡¯t easy to talk to. ording to Senior Brother Sakar, it¡¯s not easy to talk to someone ranked in the top five of Eternal Academy, but Mr. Lancel is very polite to me, Xu Jingming thought. ¡°The two of you are together?¡± The stocky Senior Brother Sakar walked over with a smile and pulled a chair to sit down. He then took a sip from the wine ss in front of him. ¡°Senior Brother Lancel, I won¡¯t hide it from you. We couldn¡¯t close a deal with Inzel, so I¡¯m counting on your help.¡± ¡°You want the Heavenly Python Scale?¡± Lancel looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Alright.¡± Lancel nodded. ¡°I promise you.¡± Xu Jingming listened and waited for the other party¡¯s conditions. ¡°The Heavenly Python Scale costs 50 million credits,¡± Lancel said. ¡°In a few decades, the Primordial Research Institute will open up the exchange. When that happens, you can also use 50 million credits to exchange for the items I want in return.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Lancel, you aren¡¯t giving it a premium?¡± Sakar was a little surprised. ¡°Let¡¯s stick to the rules.¡± Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t willing to take advantage of Lancel. He had lived with Sakar for years and had worked together to fight the Hellions, but this was the first time he was meeting Lancel. ¡°Of course, I have requests.¡± Lancel looked at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming and Sakar listened. ¡°There¡¯s no need for any premium for the credit, but there¡¯s an additional request,¡± Lancel continued. ¡°I need a promise from you. In the future, as long as it¡¯s within your means while not viting the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws, you will have to help my family¡ªthe Zeyu family¡ªwhen they seek your help.¡± Lancel stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°I don¡¯t need it in ck and white; I just need a promise from you.¡± ¡°No need for any ck and white?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ... This meant that what he did in the future and to what extent waspletely up to him. ¡°Yes.¡± Lancel smiled. ¡°I believe in the value of Junior Brother Wu Ming¡¯s promise.¡± ¡°You think so highly of me?¡± Xu Jingming smiled in surprise. Logically speaking, he would¡¯ve agreed to a premium of up to 50 million credits! Yet, Lancel didn¡¯t want such a huge premium and instead wanted a promise from him. Lancel looked at Xu Jingming and nodded. ¡°I put great trust in you. Moreover, the wealth I¡¯ve umted over the years is massive enough; it can do without the premium. I¡¯m more willing to buy insurance for the family. Your promise is a form of insurance for the family.¡± ¡°Tens of millions of credits are only icing on the cake for the Zeyu family, butpared to Inzel, I¡¯m only about 10,000 years away from the end of my life. After I die, you¡¯ll still be very young, Wu Ming. When that happens, the Zeyu family might need your help,¡± Lancel said. ¡°Buying insurance?¡± Sakar smiled in understanding. ¡°You¡¯ve really thought it through for the family.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and promised, ¡°In the future, as long as it¡¯s legal and within my means, I¡¯ll provide your family¡ªthe Zeyu family¡ªwith my help when they request for it.¡± ¡°Then, it¡¯s a deal.¡± Lancel smiled and nodded. ¡­ Xu Jingming, Sakar, and Lancel sat and chatted for more than an hour. They had a good time before leaving. They returned to Sakar¡¯s personal space. ... ¡°For everything to go so smoothly, thank you for everything, Senior Brother Sakar,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s strange.¡± Sakar sat on the sofa and muttered, ¡°But no matter how I look at this transaction or think about it, I can¡¯t see how he can scheme against you. A promise? There¡¯s no ck and white to tie you down. You can go back on your word and ignore him in the future.¡± ¡°He only needed a promise, and he didn¡¯t impose any bindingmitments,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Regardless of how dangerous Mr. Lancel is, he was very sincere in this transaction.¡± ¡°He was very sincere, so I didn¡¯t put a stop to it the entire time.¡± Sakar remained puzzled. ¡°He said that he wanted to buy insurance for the family, but how can the Zeyu family¡¯s foundation copse in tens of thousands of years?¡± ¡°Forget it. If there¡¯s really a trap, just ignore him when the timees,¡± Sakar said with a smile. Xu Jingming nodded. Xu Jingming had full say over the promise requested by Lancel. It was also the reason why he agreed. ****** In Lancel¡¯s personal space. Lancel sat in a chair and looked at the endless abyss in front of him¡ªit was the Infinite Abyss he had virtualized. ¡°Patriarch.¡± The Zeyu family¡¯s head was extremely respectful. Lancel was the only Lv. 10 Origin lifeform in the Zeyu family. He was now in his 80,000s¡­ making him much older than the others in the family. He was also the strongest lifeform in the history of the Zeyu family, so the family head was naturally very respectful. ¡°Wu Ming from the Primordial Research Institute gave me a promise.¡± Lancel handed a document to the Zeyu family head. ¡°The family is to save it!¡± The family head took it and took a look. ¡°There are no writtenmitments?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Lancel said, ¡°You may leave; you just need to save it. Remember¡­ Only when the family is in trouble and when there¡¯s no other way can you get his help. He might not have a good temper, so you can¡¯t force him when making the request.¡± ¡°A bad temper?¡± The family head was slightly puzzled. ¡°Wu Ming has quite a good personality.¡± Xu Jingming had a good reputation among Origin lifeforms. ¡°The higher his realm, the more he will be affected by the Primordial Star. His temper will be different in the future.¡± Lancel shook his head. ¡°You are dismissed.¡± ¡°Yes, Patriarch.¡± The family head immediately disappeared. Lancel gazed at the endless abyss in front of him and thought to himself, He has such a good rtionship with Sakar, who is stationed at the front line of the battle with the Hellions. Wu Ming has umted wealth quite quickly, and he can produce tens or hundreds of millions of credits in one shot. Is he the mysterious guardian on the Hellion front line? This way, everything makes sense. Chapter 560 - 560 In Hand 560 In Hand ck Iron. Xu Jingming still lived with Senior Brothers Jane and Yijiu. Although he had been deployed to the other two cosmic sectors, he spent most of his time in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. After all, this was the area the Primordial Research Institute was in charge of guarding. ¡°Based on the time, Eternal Academy has already begun the credit exchange.¡± Xu Jingming, Jane, and Yijiu sat there drinking and chatting. ¡°Junior Brother, it¡¯s been only about a hundred years since you became an Origin lifeform,¡± Jane said. ¡°This is the first time you¡¯re doing a credit exchange, right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s definitely a little troublesome to get the help from someone in Eternal Academy,¡± Yijiu said with a smile. ¡°When our Primordial Research Institute opens up the exchange, you will probably be ranked in the top ten with the credits you umted. You will be able to exchange for what you want.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°I got Senior Brother Sakar¡¯s help. It didn¡¯t take much effort before the matter was settled.¡± ¡°There are only 300 items in the credit exchange.¡± Jane sighed. ¡°Some of the items are plentiful. There are only about 100 kinds that are truly attractive, and there are only a few hundred of them each.¡± ¡°There may be hundreds avable, but there are more than 10,000 Lv. 10 Origin lifeformspeting for them! Most of them will be snatched by those ranked in the top 100. A small number will randomlynd in the hands of the lucky ones,¡± Jane said. ¡°It¡¯s indeed not easy to acquire resources on the evolutionary path.¡± Yijiu drank and remarked indifferently, ¡°There are tens of thousands of Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in every era! And many high-dimensional items can only be provided by the three Paramounts. It isn¡¯t easy for them to provide this much.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The three Paramounts have indeed sacrificed a lot for the entire human race.¡± They had to think of a way to deal with the Paramount aliens, acquire high-dimensional items for generations of juniors, as well as spend some effort grooming them. If an Origin lifeform died in battle, they had to revive them! Without the ability to resurrect, how could they have persisted in the war against the Void Celestials and other alien species at the border to this very day? Now, the cosmic human race was quite stable and was developing normally. It was thanks to the three Paramounts. ¡°As long as a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform is willing to pay a premium by spending all their credit, they can still obtain the treasures they want,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°But even if they obtain resources, how many of them can use high-dimensional powers? How many of them can be cosmic legends?¡± ¡°Compared to them¡­¡± Yijiu looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming, your talent is much higher. As a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, your mental strength reached Lv. 8 visualization, and you reached Lv. 10 in about a century. This can¡¯t be done through external help. In just a hundred years, you have knowledge no less than a Lv. 10.¡± As they lived together, they could sense how monstrous Xu Jingming was. As expected of a peerless genius ranked 35th in the history of cosmic humans. ¡°Senior Brother Yijiu, your praise does stroke my ego. If I end up failing to be a cosmic legend, I¡¯ll be ming it on you,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. ¡°You can¡¯t me me! In history, many geniuses who cultivated faster than you didn¡¯t be cosmic legends,¡± Yijiu said immediately. Jane drank and looked at the cosmos. He also had ambitions. As the number one person in the current generation for the Mirror Domain lineage, he was only a step away from high-dimensional. This line was the difference between low-dimensional and high-dimensional. ¡°The step to bing a cosmic legend is a quantum leap in thought. It changes the way we think,¡± Jane said. ¡°Mental strength is intangible. With clear guidance from visualizing the Primordial Star, it¡¯s rtively easy to reach high-dimensional,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°Next is the leap in thought and realm.¡± ¡°Last is the leap as a lifeform,¡± Yijiu continued. ¡°One can be a high-dimensional lifeform after taking these three steps.¡± Xu Jingming fell silent, his eyes filled with desire. Every Origin lifeform yearned to be a high-dimensional lifeform! ¡°The exchange has ended?¡± Xu Jingming suddenly received a message. ¡­ Virtual world, Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space. The short and fat bald elder¡ªMr. Lancel¡ªand the red-skinned, stocky Senior Brother Sakar came to Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming had already prepared fine wine to wee his two friends. ¡°The exchange is over.¡± Mr. Lancel sat down and said, ¡°The Heavenly Python Scale you wanted has been sessfully exchanged.¡± ¡°The exchange for Spirit Cleansing Water and the Guardian was also sessful,¡± Sakar said with a smile. ¡°Thank you, Mr. Lancel. Thank you, Senior Brother Sakar.¡± Xu Jingming was very grateful. ¡°Sessful exchanges require a recipient and address,¡± Mr. Lancel said. ¡°Where should the Heavenly Python Scale be delivered? Will it be stored at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters or elsewhere?¡± Many Origin lifeforms stored some precious items at the headquarters of top factions. This way, they wouldn¡¯t be worried about losing their treasures even if they died in battle. They just needed to go to headquarters when they needed to study the high-dimensional items. In fact, most Origin lifeforms on the battlefield didn¡¯t carry precious treasures. For example, the spoils of war Xu Jingming obtained from killing a Lv. 9 Hellion were usually about 20 trillion cosmic dors. This was because the Hellion Overlords¡¯ precious items weren¡¯t brought to the battlefield. ¡°Senior Brother Sakar, the Guardian will be sent straight to Earth, the home of Earth¡¯s civilization in the Oohook Star Alliance. The recipient will be my wife, Li Miaomiao,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°As for the Heavenly Python Scale and the Spirit Cleansing Water, send them to me. I¡¯ll give you the address in a while.¡± Lancel and Sakar nodded. Xu Jingming still had to carry the Heavenly Python Scale and the Spirit Cleansing Water with him. He wasn¡¯t worried about losing them because losing Primordial Battle Armor #9 was worth the most. He wouldn¡¯t give the enemy a chance to snatch the treasure. He even fled when he discovered powerful enemies; he had no intention of fighting. He had no choice but to have the Heavenly Python Scale on him! The other Origin lifeforms still had time to return to the hintend to rest. Xu Jingming greatly impacted the Hellion battlefield; he was almost always at the front line! ****** Earth. At Xu Jingming¡¯s house, Li Miaomiao and her daughter, Xu Lixing, were already at home. ¡°ording to the time Dad provided, the Guardian should arrive in the next hour.¡± Xu Lixing waited nervously while Li Miaomiao slowly drank a cup of tea in the living room. Suddenly, a figure appeared out of thin air in the courtyard. The mother-daughter duo immediately headed for the courtyard. This figure was a woman with short silver hair. She looked at Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing. ¡°Greetings Earth civilization¡¯s Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing, I¡¯m Guardian 30972.¡± Buzz. A projection shot out from Li Miaomiao¡¯s wrist and enveloped the silver-haired woman. The silver-haired woman¡¯s eyes also emitted light that fused into the projection. ¡°Virtual worldwork has confirmed that the ownership of Guardian 30972 belongs to Li Miaomiao.¡± The virtual worldwork¡¯s voice sounded in confirmation. ¡°Greetings, Master.¡± The silver-haired woman looked at Li Miaomiao with a much more respectful gaze. ¡°Guardian 30972 has the basic destructive power of a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform and is best at defense. There are six kinds of defense: Spacetime Travel and Possession¡­¡± ... Li Miaomiao smiled and said, ¡°There¡¯s no rush. Let¡¯s talk inside.¡± The corners of the silver-haired woman¡¯s mouth curled up slightly as she smiled. ¡°Yes, Master.¡± Xu Lixing watched excitedly from the side. Although the Pearwood Group¡¯s assets were massive, it was the result of absorbing the Tenebrous Thunder family¡¯s five corporations in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. Even if they wanted to purchase a Civilization-level smart bot worth ten trillion cosmic dors, the Pearwood Group would find it difficult to have that much liquidity. After all, most of the Pearwood Group¡¯s assets were fixed. Civilization-level smart bots are worth more than an ordinary gxy, Xu Lixing thought to herself. Dad is really impressive. He bought one just like that. ¡­ Xu Jingming arrived at an habitable and waited for Eternal Academy to deliver the goods. The Guardian has arrived on Earth? Xu Jingming received a message from his wife and daughter. My ability is limited, so I can only arrange for a Civilization-level smart bot for my family and Earth, Xu Jingming thought to himself. For example, Deputy Dean Redmond arranged three Silver-Shirted Envoys and 300 Yellow-Shirted Envoys for Tejano. Even Earth¡¯s civilization only has the Milky Way as its territory for the time being, Xu Jingming thought. The Hunter Cosmic Sector was deep in the cosmic human dominion, and it wasn¡¯t affected by the war. Therefore, slightly better ces were developed, giving birth to the proliferation of civilizations! For example, the Milky Way back then was only prepared for Earth by the Oohook Star Alliance after they paid a huge price for the mass migrations. Even though Xu Jingming was rich, it was very difficult for him to expand his territory by a handful of gxies. ... Some civilizations had been rooted in a gxy for too long. Even if one paid them two to three times the value of a gxy, they still weren¡¯t willing to move. Huh? Xu Jingming sensed an existence descending through spacetime. ¡°Lord Wu Ming.¡± A winged man in white walked over and bowed slightly. ¡°As the Heavenly Python Scale is too massive, let¡¯s do the handover in space.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Both parties instantly arrived in space. The winged man in white first handed Xu Jingming a ck bottle. ¡°In the bottle is a drop of Spirit Cleansing Water.¡± Xu Jingming took the bottle. Upon sensing the Spirit Cleansing Water within the bottle, Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength was stirred. In a daze, his mental strength seemed to see an endless ocean¡ªan ocean that was wider than the cosmos! The ocean was calm without any waves. Every drop of water was Spirit Cleansing Water. Xu Jingming suddenly came to his senses. I¡¯m seeing the Spirit Cleansing Sea, right? Xu Jingming thought to himself. The Spirit Cleansing Sea was said to be located in the mysterious and terrifying abyss in high-dimensional space. The Spirit Cleansing Water in the Spirit Cleansing Sea was indeed infinite, but even for the three human Paramounts, collecting Spirit Cleansing Water was very dangerous. Only the Eternal Tower Master¡ªwho focused on studying the abyss¡ªcould collect more Spirit Cleansing Water. Xu Jingming put away the bottle. ¡°Lord Wu Ming, this is the Heavenly Python Scale.¡± The winged man in white waved his hand, and an oval dark-gray scale about 12 kilometers long and wide appeared. The moment it appeared, it instinctively terrified Xu Jingming. The pressure it contained was terrifying. Xu Jingming also understood that this pressure was only a remnant of the high-dimensional Heavenly Python. ¡°The Heavenly Python Scale has been suppressed and shrunk by the Tower Master¡ªits diameter has been shrunk a thousand times,¡± the winged man in white said. ¡°This size is more suitable. If it shrinks any further, it won¡¯t be suitable for observation. The Heavenly Python Scale has officially been handed over to you, Lord Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. The winged man in white nodded and left using Spacetime Travel. Xu Jingming looked at the scale of the high-dimensional lifeform floating in space. As an Origin lifeform who cultivated Heavenly Python Evolution, he found the scale infinitely attractive, and he couldn¡¯t help but be infatuated. Chapter 561 - 561 Surprise Discovery 561 Surprise Discovery The thickest part of the oval scale that was more than ten kilometers long and wide was over 800 meters thick, and this was only after it was suppressed and shrunk. Xu Jingming inspected the minuteposition of the scale. He couldn¡¯t see the core Force basic life structure and could only see some superficial ones. It¡¯s perfect. Xu Jingming watched. The shallowest structure of the scales is already so perfect. This superficial structure was much more perfect than the life structure of the Lv. 10 Origin lifeform he had been studying. !! Its structure was like a huge regimental army! The perfectbination of countless parts made Xu Jingming a little stifled. He looked up and knew¡­ that these were some characteristics of high-dimensional lifeforms. From his foot, we can measure Hercules. Xu Jingming also understood that he had only probed the tip of the iceberg. From this, it could be seen howplicated the life structure of high-dimensional lifeforms was. It was no wonder it was so rare for humans to reach the Paramount realm in history. As time passed, Xu Jingming gathered more and more information. He even probed deeper beyond the superficialyers. Chi! Chi! Chi! Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned vertical, and ayer of ck scales began to appear on his skin. Huh? Xu Jingming immediately jolted awake and controlled his life structure. The ck scales on his skin dissipated, and his eyes returned to normal. Xu Jingming thought nothing of it because it was already recorded in the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s database: one would be affected by high-dimensional space whening into contact with it. The source of Xu Jingming¡¯s evolutionary method was the high-dimensional lifeform, Heavenly Python, so it was naturally very easy for him to be affected by the Heavenly Python Scale. I was influenced just by being engrossed in observation. Hellion Sovereigns fuse high-dimensional objects into their bodies. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. No matter how crazy he was, he didn¡¯t dare to fuse the Heavenly Python Scale into his body. If he really fused with it, he would probably lose control. Time to put it away. Xu Jingming waved his hand and put the Heavenly Python Scale into the miniature auxiliary space carried by Primordial Battle Armor #9. The miniature auxiliary space was a spherical space with a diameter of more than 30,000 kilometers; it could contain the Heavenly Python Scale in its upressed state. Of course, very few Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms had such a huge auxiliary space. By hiding it in the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s auxiliary space. I can observe andprehend it at any time. Xu Jingming¡¯s psychic force could easily seep in. Time to return. Xu Jingming took a step and traversed spacetime, returning to the distant ck Iron. ck Iron was his, Jane¡¯s, and Yijiu¡¯s garrison. It needed to be kept a secret, so it wasn¡¯t suitable to inform Senior Brother Sakar and Mr. Lancel of the location. ****** The Primestar civilization¡ªone of the cosmic humans¡¯ three advanced civilizations¡ªwas one of thes in the royal family¡¯s vast territory, and this was also one of thes the royal family had bestowed upon Lunarstar. Lunarstar lived here in seclusion. He was young, and he was still building up his foundation after reaching Lv. 10. He wasn¡¯t sent to the front line. I¡¯ve finally gotten it. Lunarstar was in argeboratory deep within the. He looked at the ck mask in front of him excitedly. There was an iid notch on the mask¡¯s forehead. I actually found this mask carrier. A strange crystal slowly appeared between Lunarstar¡¯s brows. The ck mask flew up and automatically moved toward the crystal. When the crystal flew into the iid groove, the ck light on the entire mask increased greatly, emitting a dense dark aura. Whoosh. The ck mask melded into Lunarstar¡¯s face. ¡°Master, I¡¯ve finally found the mask carrier. My auxiliary abilities havepletely recovered.¡± A pleasantly surprised voice sounded in Lunarstar¡¯s mind. I actually obtained aplete Mask of Darkness. Lunarstar revealed an excited expression. Legend has it that a Paramount realm human in the distant past, the Mother of Darkness, wanted to nurture an Origin lifeform, so she created the 12 masks. The 12 masks each have magical effects. It¡¯s just that humans have gone through many cmities, causing breaks in history several times. Paramounts from ancient times have died, and only two of the 12 masks are still in existence. One is on Spacetime Ind, and the other is in the royal family of the Abyss civilization. I never expected to chance upon the opportunity toplete a Mask of Darkness. Lunarstar was thrilled. He was talented on the evolutionary path, but he could achieve his current achievements thanks to a fortuitous encounter when he was young¡ªhe obtained the primaryponent of the mask through an opportunity on an aborigine. It was just that without the mask carrier, the core could only unleash less than 10% of its full potential. Only with a carrier could it be fully operational. ¡°With aplete Mask of Darkness, I have a chance of borrowing high-dimensional powers, right?¡± Lunarstar asked. ¡°Master, I¡¯m best at the dark side. That makes me mostpatible with the Dark volume of the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s core volumes. With what you have built on after reaching Lv. 10, I believe you will be able to borrow my high-dimensional powers very soon,¡± the Mask of Darkness replied. Of the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s nine core volumes, Xu Jingming had received the Light Rays legacy! Lunarstar had received the Darkness legacy! Other than the light side, the Primordial Star had a darker side. Xu Jingming had longprehended it as a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. The Mother of Darkness is just a first-level high-dimensional lifeform after all. She¡¯s far inferior to the dean, Lunarstar thought. The 12 Masks of Darkness are also a level inferior to the numbered Primordial Battle Armor created by the dean. However, aplete Mask of Darkness is worth at least 500 million credits. With it, I have a higher chance of ascending the throne. After ascending the throne, I will have more resources and a chance of bing a cosmic legend. Lunarstar was also ambitious. He appeared very talented, but he was far inferior to Xu Jingming and Redmond. This was also all thanks to him acquiring the coreponent of the Mask of Darkness early on. Without its help, it would probably take him several times longer to be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. Therefore, Lunarstar knew himself very well. He had to rely on external forces to propel him forward. ¡­ On this day, Eternal Academy delivered items one after another. The three strongest factions and the Cosmic Human Alliance regrly did credit exchanges and distributed items, giving human experts a chance of grasping greater strength and going further on the evolutionary path. But even with the help of many external objects, very few cosmic legends were born in the human race. Years passed. Xu Jingming focused on every aspect of the evolutionary path. He only immediately set off to carry out issued missions. Due to his deterrence, the Hellions only asionally plundered on a small scale in remote areas. Those ces were too remote, and it took Xu Jingming a long time to rush over. Medium torge-scale plundering was the Hellion¡¯s primary strategy. Dozens of teams attack hundreds of ces simultaneously during the medium torge-scale plundering, but I can only intercept one spot. Thirty-six years after the Eternal Academy exchange, Xu Jingming was standing above a ruined habitable. His light enveloped the, decimating the Hellion Overlord to death. ... The Hellions usually acted alone, so Xu Jingming could only kill one at a time. He seldom encountered two or three in action. The Hellions have also be more cunning, and the plundering time is shorter. They only take away the most precious items before fleeing, Xu Jingming thought. I only have time to intercept and kill once in every wave. After understanding Xu Jingming¡¯s means, the Hellions naturally tweaked their strategy. Xu Jingming could only intercept one spot when hundreds of ces were plundered at the same time, so the impact was much smaller. The Hellions became even more cautious, dropping the interception efficiency of human Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms and Lv. 9 Origin lifeform teams. Thankfully, there were many human Origin lifeforms, and they were scattered everywhere. They could sessfully intercept and kill those nearby. Whoosh. First wave, second wave, third wave, fourth wave, fifth wave¡­ As they suffered few losses, the Hellions continued their plundering. The teams that suffered a certain loss withdrew, and the teams that didn¡¯t suffer any losses continued their plundering. The humans also intercepted, but they would also encounter Hellion Sovereigns, so casualties would naturally arise. The 79th wave. Xu Jingming waited patiently in space for the next wave of orders. ... This has gone on for 79 waves. This means that some Hellion teams have plundered 79 times, but they have suffered very small losses and are still continuing the plundering. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t do anything about it¡ªthis was how it was with medium andrge-scale plundering. Although having over a thousand habitables plundered is like a drop of water in the sea for the entire Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, it¡¯s a cmity for thoses. Xu Jingming still worked very hard. He did his best in every mission and rushed over as quickly as possible. He had thought of a way to deter the Hellions, and it had achieved some sess. The three cosmic sectors bordering the Hellions had their plunderings reduced by a third after Xu Jingming¡¯s arrival. Another mission. Xu Jingming waited for more than an hour before he suddenly received another mission. The Hellions were carrying out their 80th wave of plundering. Every wave of plundering happened after some time. On the one hand, the Hellions had to travel. On the other hand, they had to let the spaceship cool down so that they could escape faster. Whoosh. After all, Xu Jingming was very proficient after intercepting at the border for more than 100 years. First, he used Spacetime Travel to arrive a few light-years away from his destination. Then, he used high-dimensional traveling to descend close to his target. Xu Jingming used high-dimensional traveling every time out of caution so as to prevent the Hellions from ambushing him. In fact¡­ The Hellions had already ambushed Xu Jingming many times, hoping to remove the thorn¡ªhim¡ªin their side! However, they failed every time. Xu Jingming was very cautious, and high-dimensional traveling allowed him to turn around and leave whenever he discovered danger. Huh? During this high-dimensional travel, Xu Jingming¡¯s high-dimensional observation made space spanning 15.2 light-years a model. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t discover the Hellions¡¯ ambush but discovered a strange scene. Whoosh. He descended while enveloped by Infinite Light and skillfully incinerated a Hellion Overlord to death before collecting the spoils of war. Then, Xu Jingming immediately used high-dimensional traveling to escape the restraints of spacetime and enter high-dimensional space. What¡¯s that? Xu Jingming stared at a spot. Space spanning an area of 15.2 light-years was like a model, but this model was vaguely connected to spacetime. Xu Jingming could only see the connection from high-dimensional observations. As for the connected spacetime, it was blurry. ¡°Normal cosmic spacetime is connected to a small spacetime?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Only high-dimensional observations can see the connection?¡± ¡°Master, that¡¯s an auxiliary universe,¡± Nine said in pleasant surprise. ¡°Moreover, I don¡¯t see any high-dimensional doors. It should be an ownerless auxiliary universe.¡± Chapter 562 - 562 Registration (1) 562 Registration (1) ¡°Ownerless?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart raced. He knew very well how precious an unexcavated auxiliary universe was. Only high-dimensional lifeforms who had established an inner universe would have their inner universe copse and shatter when they died. The cosmic fragments in their bodies would dissipate and fuse into the universe, forming auxiliary universes. An unexcavated universe usually contains many rare treasures and even high-dimensional objects. Xu Jingming knew very well how massive a treasure trove this was. ¡°Master, high-dimensional lifeforms consume an especiallyrge amount of energy at all times. They have to establish an inner universe to ensure a perfect energy supply before they can step into the second level of high-dimensional lifeforms, the Eternal Realm,¡± Nine said. ¡°The reason why the inner universe can provide such massive energy is that its structure is very special.¡± ¡°I understand. For example, an ordinary human has many organs in their body. They can breathe air, digest food, absorb nutrients, and expel waste,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The universe in a high-dimensional lifeform¡¯s body is also a very special high-dimensional organ. It can absorb massive energy from the outside world and transform it into high-dimensional energy to sustain the body.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s said that there are also some cosmic spirits with rtively low intelligence in the inner universe. They work tirelessly to maintain the operation of the inner universe. Even if the inner universe shatters, there will still be cosmic spirits in every auxiliary universe! They will continue working. Once you enter in an attempt to remove the rare treasures and high-dimensional objects, you will be attacked by them,¡± Nine reminded. ¡°This is also the greatest danger when excavating an auxiliary universe.¡± ¡°Understood. It¡¯s like the bacteria in an ordinary person¡¯s body. A cosmic spirit¡­ is equivalent to the bacteria in a high-dimensional Eternal lifeform.¡± Xu Jingming understood this. ¡°As an outsider, I will naturally encounter resistance when I enter to take away precious items. It¡¯s like an ordinary person¡¯s immune response.¡± ¡°Oh right, I heard that cosmic spirits can usually unleash high-dimensional powers,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°As their intelligence is low, cosmic spirits are generally weaker than Origin lifeforms who have grasped high-dimensional powers. But from what I know, some especially powerful cosmic spirits have strength that¡¯s close to a cosmic legend!¡± Nine said. ¡°Therefore, when excavating an auxiliary universe, one needs to invite friends if they aren¡¯t strong enough.¡± ¡°However, you have to be very careful when inviting friends. Nobody knows what cosmic wonders and high-dimensional objects there are in an ownerless auxiliary universe! If the powerfulpanions you invite secretly hide some treasures, there¡¯s no way to know,¡± Nine reminded. ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. It was useless even if they signed a contract. Hiding the treasures secretly with no witnesses during an excavation made thews of the Cosmic Human Alliance powerless. The other party would publicly use the treasure in the future; there was no evidence to prove that it originated from the particr auxiliary universe. ¡°The invitations need to be done carefully. If one is strong enough, it¡¯s best to slowly excavate it alone.¡± Xu Jingming knew these rules. Nine said, ¡°There¡¯s no high-dimensional door connecting this auxiliary universe to the universe. There¡¯s a more than 99% chance that it has no owner.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Typically, when an auxiliary universe was discovered, the discoverer would set up a high-dimensional door at the cosmic connection. It was like a corridor with a door installed! There was no way to walk down the corridor. It was the same logic. The high-dimensional door blocked the only connection. One had to cross over from the universe to the auxiliary universe without breaking through the door. It was like crossing two different universes¡­ This exceeded the limits of an Origin lifeform¡¯s ability. As for breaking through the high-dimensional door, it also exceeded the limits of an Origin lifeform. Whoosh. Xu Jingming descended from a high-dimensional space and returned to normal spacetime. This area is the connection between the universe and the auxiliary universe. Xu Jingming looked around. I¡¯ll register the cosmic coordinates here first. ¡­ In his personal space in the virtual world. Xu Jingming immediately began applying to register the cosmic coordinates. As long as nobody has registered this cosmic coordinate, it will definitely be ownerless. Xu Jingming was a little nervous because the credit and wealth he had umted over the years were far inferior to an unexcavated auxiliary universe. This auxiliary universe would be of great help to his evolutionary path! Xu Jingming entered the cosmic coordinates and tapped submit, waiting for the virtual world¡¯s feedback. ¡°Xu Jingming, there have been no registrations at this cosmic coordinate. You can register for it,¡± a voice said. ¡°Register,¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up as he immediately said. ¡°Registration fee: 100 million cosmic dors. Please confirm,¡± the virtual world voice continued. ¡°Confirm.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate. A cosmic coordinate unit corresponded to a cube spanning 1.08 million kilometers! The auxiliary cosmic connection Xu Jingming had discovered was within this range. The universe was vast and boundless, and the registration fee for a cosmic coordinate was expensive. Therefore, nobody would register a barren million-kilometer universe unless there was a special reason. ¡°Registration sessful. Would you like to register it under your name?¡± the virtual world asked. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He could excavate the auxiliary universe while alive, and he could even build it up in the future. He definitely had to sell it before he died of old age. Chapter 563 - 563 Registration (2) 563 Registration (2) This was because even ordinary Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms couldn¡¯t protect an auxiliary universe. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t even dare to make it public now! ¡°Registration sessful,¡± the virtual worldwork inquired. ¡°Do you need to buy a high-dimensional door topletely seal off this space? A high-dimensional door requires 3 quadrillion cosmic dors or 30 million credits.¡± ¡°Purchase for 3 quadrillion cosmic dors.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate. High-dimensional doors were high-dimensional items refined by Paramounts. Of course, they were much easier to refine than ordinary high-dimensional weapons. They could only seal an area of spacetime, so they were much cheaper. However, this price was a dream for most Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms. ¡­ Xu Jingming stood in space. Actually, it¡¯s very difficult to detect an auxiliary universe. I could only observe it from high-dimensional space. And the universe is vast and boundless. Every time I enter high-dimensional space, I only observe an area of about ten light-years. The range is too small, Xu Jingming thought. Strictly speaking, I¡¯ve killed Hellions numerous times over the years and have used high-dimensional traveling. Especially in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡ªI¡¯ve used high-dimensional traveling too many times and observed many ces. That¡¯s why I made this auxiliary universe discovery. Xu Jingming smiled. In fact, after observing so many ces in high-dimensional space, it was still very tinypared to the entire Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector! It did require luck to encounter one. It was even harder for other Origin lifeforms to discover auxiliary universes. Typically, Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms who grasped high-dimensional powers would only discover them when their high-dimensional powers broke through the obstructions of spacetime and touched the conduits of the auxiliary universe. The probability of discovering them was clearly lower. Therefore, the discovery of every auxiliary universe required luck. Another mission? Xu Jingming suddenly received a mission. The 81st wave of plundering, right? He instantly crossed distant spacetime and headed close to his target. Then, he descended beside the Hellion using high-dimensional traveling! ****** Therge-scale plundering operationsted for a total of 87 waves before ending. Xu Jingming also killed a total of 89 Hellion Overlords! He also discovered Hellion Sovereigns midway, but he turned around and left. ck Iron. Xu Jingming, Jane, and Yijiu were having a meal when a gray-robed envoy suddenly arrived. ¡°You¡¯re here?¡± Yijiu held the wine sk and shouted immediately, ¡°Settle Junior Brother Wu Ming¡¯s ounts first. His is much more than us.¡± The gray-robed envoy smiled and walked over. ¡°Lord Wu Ming killed a total of 89 Hellion Overlords in this operation, which is 8.9 million credits.¡± The gray-robed envoy looked at Mr. Jane. ¡°Lord Jane, you killed a Hellion Sovereign and a Hellion Overlord, totaling 1.1 million credits. Lord Yijiu killed a Hellion Sovereign, totaling 1 million credits.¡± Yijiu shook his head and sighed when he heard that. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming¡¯s ount settlement makes earning credit seem easy. That¡¯s tens of millions of credits in a few years. As for us, we work hard for years, and I¡¯ve even killed one Sovereign this instance. Sometimes, I don¡¯t get to kill a single one.¡± ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming is impressive. He is deployed to the other two cosmic sectors when they encounterrge-scale plundering.¡± Senior Brother Jane sighed with emotion. He could arrive at another cosmic sector in about a minute. Even if he couldn¡¯t intercept the first wave, he could intercept the subsequent dozens of waves. Therefore, Xu Jingming¡¯s speed of umting credit was indeed astonishing. ¡°Actually, I only killed one of the two discovered Hellion Sovereigns. The other fled too quickly.¡± Yijiu shook his head. ¡°If I had Junior Brother Jane¡¯s means of trapping the enemy, my efficiency would¡¯ve increased.¡± Hellion Sovereigns usually focused on escape methods, so they were naturally extraordinary. ¡°I¡¯m much inferior to you in terms of traveling speed,¡± Jane said. ¡°I retreat whenever I see a Hellion Sovereign,¡± Xu Jingming said. He was focused on bullying Hellion Overlords! ¡°Quickly count the spoils of war,¡± Yijiu urged. In terms of spoils of war, Xu Jingming received 1922 trillion cosmic dors, Jane received 102 trillion cosmic dors, and Yijiu received 80 trillion cosmic dors. ¡°These Hellion Sovereignse to the battlefield with too few treasures. They are too poor.¡± Yijiu shook his head. ¡°That is all for the settlement,¡± the gray-robed envoy said with a smile. ¡°Please remember to pay your taxes.¡± With that said, he dissipated into the void. ¡°Yeah, taxes.¡± Yijiu shook his head. ¡°We have to pay 50% tax on the spoils of war. There will also be taxes on all kinds of investment in the future. It¡¯s not easy to earn money.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have anyints. Be it maintaining the operations of the entire cosmic human race or therge number of cosmic wonders and high-dimensional objects the three Paramounts had provided to generations of humans, it wasn¡¯t a trivial task. Although credit and cosmic dors were needed to exchange for items, what was the point of credit and cosmic dors to the three Paramounts? The three Paramounts were the ones making the contributions. For example, the dean of the Primordial Research Institute had given him Primordial Battle Armor #9 just because he recognized his potential. ¡­ That night. On an ordinary habitable, Xu Jingming received a high-dimensional door from a Cosmic Human Alliance envoy. Whoosh. Crossing distant spacetime, Xu Jingming arrived in space. I¡¯ll set up the high-dimensional door first. Xu Jingming escaped the restraints of cosmic spacetime with a thought and arrived in high-dimensional space, observing the connection between the universe and the auxiliary universe. ¡°There are two ways to set up a high-dimensional door. The first is to use high-dimensional strength to break through the connecting tunnel and enter it. The other method is to use a method like high-dimensional traveling to enter the connecting tunnel directly before setting it up,¡± Nine said. Xu Jingming nodded. Whoosh. A high-dimensional descent could descend at any node in the surrounding universe. At this moment, he descended to the connection point with the auxiliary universe. Whoosh. Xu Jingming felt pressured, but he still entered and arrived at a dark void tunnel. Let¡¯s set it up. ... Xu Jingming reached out and took out a dark-green round shield from the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s auxiliary space. The patterns on the round shield wereyered and seemingly endless. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t think too much about it and followed the ¡®usage instructions¡¯ the virtual world had provided. He ced the round shield at the cosmic connection and allowed it to hover there. ¡°Release,¡± Xu Jingming ordered. ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the round shield said. Theyers of patterns on the round shield suddenly began to spread out! Boom! Countless patterns crazily extended in all directions, quickly seeping into this spacetime and constantly expanding. Xu Jingming carefully watched this process and vaguely understood a portion of it. This is the formation of a new spacetimeyer? There¡¯s no such spacetimeyer in ordinary cosmic spacetime. No, it exceeds the scope of the spacetimeyer. It should be the sealing of a high-dimensional connection¡­ At this moment, Xu Jingming could only sigh at hisck of knowledge. High-dimensional doors weren¡¯t expensive¡ª3 quadrillion cosmic dors¡ªbut the knowledge they contained was beyond imagination. Buzz. ... Itsted for more than three hours before the high-dimensional doorpletely opened and fused into the connection point. It spread to an area with a diameter of more than 300,000 kilometers, and the connection point¡¯s diameter was actually less than 90,000 kilometers. The high-dimensional doorpletely sealed it off the connection! I seeded. This auxiliary universe ispletely mine. Xu Jingming turned to look at the dark void tunnel. I¡¯ll take a look. Xu Jingming looked forward to it. ¡°Master, be careful. Nobody knows what¡¯s in an unexcavated auxiliary universe,¡± Nine reminded. ¡°However, don¡¯t worry too much! With your high-dimensional traveling and my help, the probability of your death is very low.¡± ¡°Even if I die, I¡¯ll be revived in the future! There¡¯s no need to worry about me being lost. Secretary General cksky will enter through the high-dimensional door and take me away,¡± Nine said. ¡°Say something auspicious.¡± Xu Jingming curled his lips and quietly walked into the dark void. Chapter 564 - 564 First Exploration of the Auxiliary Universe 564 First Exploration of the Auxiliary Universe As he walked in the dark void, Xu Jingming suddenly caught a whiff of a special smell. He felt his entire body heat up as a result. His instincts told him that there was danger ahead. ¡°Nine, something up ahead doesn¡¯t seem right,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°This aura should be from somewhere in the auxiliary universe,¡± Nine replied. ¡°I¡¯ll first observe it using high-dimensional traveling.¡± Xu Jingming tried to escape spacetime in the auxiliary universe with a thought, but he found something about the spacetimeyer different. If the spacetimeyers in the actual universe were said to be vaster and more tolerant, then the spacetimeyers in this auxiliary universe were thicker and more restrictive. The spacetimeyers were several times more numerous, and when they intertwined, their binding strength was more than ten times stronger. Huh? Xu Jingming made attempts, but embarrassingly, he couldn¡¯t enter high-dimensional space. Again. The restraints are that strong? Xu Jingming tried more than ten times, but he couldn¡¯t escape spacetime. Why are there so many more spacetimeyers in this auxiliary universe than in the universe? Xu Jingming found it unbelievable. The restraints of this spacetimeyer feel at least ten times stronger. ¡°This is very rare,¡± Nine said. ¡°Rare?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yeah,¡± Nine replied. ¡°The universe and even the other universes in high-dimensional space¡­ are formed in simr environments, so the spacetimeyers are usually simr! They don¡¯t differ much. For example, although the spacetime contained by the Spacetime Star Sand is from another world, it¡¯s simr to our cosmic spacetime.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°When high-dimensional lifeforms establish their inner universe, they usually use the cosmic spacetime they live in as a reference.¡± ¡°And the spacetime of this auxiliary universe is very different from our universe,¡± Nine spected. ¡°It¡¯s possible that the high-dimensional lifeform who created it came from afar. The cosmic spacetime structure he¡¯s familiar with ispletely different from ours.¡± ¡°From afar?¡± Xu Jingming thought. ¡°Some high-dimensional lifeforms aren¡¯t from our universe. For example, the Hellion Progenitor and the high-dimensional lifeform, Heavenly Python, that Eternal Academy¡¯s Tower Master killed¡­ are all from beyond our universe,¡± Nine said. ¡°The creator of this auxiliary universe might also be beyond our universe! It¡¯s just that he ultimately died in our universe.¡± ¡°He might¡¯ve been killed by a high-dimensional lifeform in our universe, or he might¡¯ve fled to our universe before his death,¡± Nine said. ¡°There are all kinds of possibilities, but it¡¯s obvious that his understanding of the spacetimeyers is different from ours. It¡¯s moreplicated and heavier, and the restraints are stronger.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯m still not strong enough. I can¡¯t carry out high-dimensional traveling in different spacetime environments.¡± ¡°Master, you have to be more careful then,¡± Nine reminded. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming traversed the void repeatedly as he attempted to adapt to it. It feels different. Our universe is more tolerant, and teleportation is easier, but it¡¯s also easier to produce spacetime fluctuations. Spacetime here is more stable, and the fluctuations are smaller. Although my teleportation distance has decreased, it isn¡¯t easily interfered with. Xu Jingming also noticed the differences. Different spacetimes also had an effect on the spacetime lineage¡¯s moves. As he advanced, he familiarized himself with the area. Not long after¡­ A fiery-red world appeared in front of Xu Jingming. Gu! Gu! Gu! This fiery-red world had volcanoes that constantly spewedva. Theva flowed after the eruption, basking the entire world in a red glow. The surrounding temperature was no less than the center of a star. Xu Jingming found it getting hotter by the minute. That is? Xu Jingming carefully observed and immediately discovered a rtively special existence in this fiery world¡ªtrees! Trees grew in the flowingva. The height of the trees was astonishing¡ªthey were more than 10,000 kilometers tall. If they were ced on a, they would be a World Tree. There are hundreds or thousands of volcanoes, but there are only six giant trees surrounding them. Xu Jingming noticed that every one of these six trees seemed to be the center of a volcanic cluster. The six trees had ck-red fruits of varying sizes. The smaller ones were visually close to a kilometer in diameter, and therger ones were close to three kilometers in diameter. The six trees had more than 100 ck-red fruits. ¡°Nine, what fruit is this?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°There¡¯s no such fruit among the cosmic wonders I know.¡± ¡°Normally, fruits produced by auxiliary universes aren¡¯t that big,¡± Nine said. ¡°In my memory, I once saw a superrge fruit. It¡¯s a fiery-red fruit with a diameter of more than a kilometer, and it¡¯s worth about eight million credits.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°Its value isn¡¯t high. The ck-and-white fruits that Eternal Academy previously opened up for exchange are only the size of a fist; each one cost five million credits.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t just determine the value of a cosmic wonder by its size,¡± Nine said in puzzlement. ¡°However, such a huge cosmic fruit is indeed very rare. I¡¯ve never seen a fruit with a diameter of three kilometers.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll try plucking it.¡± Xu Jingming was tempted. Whoosh. Xu Jingming teleported and arrived at the crown of the nearest tree. He extended his hands, and dozens of colorful threads of the Primordial Battle Armor flew out, instantly wrapping around two huge ck-red fruits. Buzz. Xu Jingming suddenly pulled, but he failed to yank it out. Chi! Chi! Chi! The threads of the Primordial Battle Armor severed the connection between the ck-red fruits. Instantly, Xu Jingming put the two huge fruits into the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s space. Just as he put away the fruit¡ª Huh? Xu Jingming felt the world around him freeze. He was like a frozen worm. I have to leave immediately. Xu Jingming tried Spacetime Travel, but he couldn¡¯t teleport at all. He could only escape into the distance as quickly as possible. I just came to take a look and took two fruits. My probing was just the tip of the iceberg of the auxiliary universe¡­ I don¡¯t deserve death for that, right? Xu Jingming thought. It wasn¡¯t a big deal to die in an auxiliary universe; he wouldn¡¯t lose the items! It was just a little embarrassing. Trust in my strength and Nine¡¯s protective abilities, Xu Jingming thought as he turned into a beam of light with all his might and flew into the distance. ¡°Who are you?¡± An invisible fluctuation sounded in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. ... At the same time, the ground in the fiery-red world churned as massive figures crawled out one after another. There were a total of six juggernauts, and every figure was more than a million kilometers tall. They were like upright apes, and their fur was burning with mes. Thebined heat of hundreds or even a thousand stars couldn¡¯tpare to the heat and horror of this figure. Whoosh. The towering figure closest to Xu Jingming suddenly waved his huge arm. With a wave of his arm, he tore through space and traversed a million kilometers. Although Xu Jingming was flying at high speeds and changing directions agilely, he couldn¡¯t match the speed of the arm¡¯s swing. Go. As Xu Jingming fled, he controlled Cosmic Force and suddenly formed Cosmic Prison. A Cosmic Prison spanned only 300,000 kilometers, and it only trapped a portion of the arm. This Cosmic Prison was also Xu Jingming¡¯s move that had the might of a peak Lv. 10. Boom! The arm of the towering upright ape trembled slightly, crushing the Cosmic Prison, but its speed was also affected. Boom. Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body emitted light. ... Infinite light shone in all directions as he tried his best to stop the interference. Arge number of colorful threads burst out of his body and enveloped his surroundings. The flow of time around him changed, and space distorted. Bang! The huge palm crushed everything, including Infinite Light and the colorful threads. Xu Jingming instantly disappeared and entered a spacetime gap. Boom! More than half of the spacetimeyer in the area was shattered, so Xu Jingming naturally couldn¡¯t escape through the gaps. He couldn¡¯t avoid the strike as long as he didn¡¯t enter high-dimensional space. The huge finger swept past Xu Jingming, who was protected by countless colorful threads. The moment it swept past, the threads immediately diverted the force to deflect it. Whoosh! Xu Jingming was sent flying with a single p! Huh? The towering ape was slightly puzzled. Perhaps it was puzzled. Why isn¡¯t he dead? However, Xu Jingming was sent flying out of the fiery-red world and into the dark void. The towering ape didn¡¯t chase after him. The six huge towering apes looked around before returning to their original spots. Ever since they were born, they had been maintaining the order of this fiery-red world. ¡­ Xu Jingming was a little stunned by the p. He stopped in the dark void and blinked. ¡°Master, don¡¯t worry. The cosmic spirit won¡¯t leave their ward,¡± Nine said. ¡°No matter what move I used¡ªCosmic Prison, Origin Disintegration, Infinite Domain, or even my escape into a cosmic gap¡­ It was useless. All of them were crushed by a single p.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°They¡¯re too strong.¡± Nine agreed. ¡°Yes, we encountered six cosmic spirits while exploring only the starting area of the auxiliary universe. All of them are more than a million kilometers tall. I don¡¯t remember seeing such huge cosmic spirits.¡± ¡°The fruit is very big, and so is the cosmic spirit. I don¡¯t recall ever seeing one,¡± Xu Jingming whispered. ¡°I guess the creator of the auxiliary universe is an especiallyrge high-dimensional lifeform,¡± Nine said. ¡°Moreover, the six ape-like cosmic spirits have terrifying might. Under normal circumstances, cosmic spirits are the strongest in the core regions of the auxiliary universe.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He originally nned on taking a preliminary look, but he never expected the cosmic spirits he encountered in the beginning to send him flying with a single p. ¡°However, I¡¯m best at blocking frontal attacks. I can even block the attacks of cosmic legends for a period of time,¡± Nine said. ¡°I can¡¯tpletely block some attacks that target mental strength.¡± ¡°Yes, the p looked terrifying, but I wasn¡¯t really injured.¡± Xu Jingming smiled; he only felt a little stunned by the p. As he spoke, Xu Jingming returned. ¡°Master, what do you n on doing next?¡± Nine asked. ¡°Do you want to get help with the excavation?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°When I reach Lv. 10, I can better unleash the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s strength. That¡¯s when I¡¯lle back and take a look.¡± When that happened, he could also do high-dimensional traveling in the auxiliary universe while his strength would¡¯ve been raised in every aspect. He would also have the confidence to reconnoiter. He wouldn¡¯t be sent flying with a single p like today. Whoosh. When he returned to the high-dimensional door, it naturally opened. Xu Jingming flew out and returned to the universe. Chapter 565 - 565 Juncture for Redmond’s Breakthrough (1) 565 Juncture for Redmond¡¯s Breakthrough (1) When he returned to his universe, Xu Jingming looked at the high-dimensional door. I was smacked flying by the cosmic spirit in the auxiliary universe¡¯s starting area on my first visit! Xu Jingming smiled. He didn¡¯t feel embarrassed; instead, he was very excited! The stronger the cosmic spirit, the richer the auxiliary universe¡¯s heritage. Weak auxiliary universes couldn¡¯t produce powerful cosmic spirits. The probability of others discovering this auxiliary universe is negligible. After all, it wasn¡¯t found for so long. Even if someone discovers it, nobody below a high-dimensional lifeform can destroy the high-dimensional door. Xu Jingming was still very at ease. This was also the reason why he spent a lot of money setting up the high-dimensional door. !! Once it was set up, it was his. Even the auxiliary universes that werepletely excavated in the future could be nted and nurtured. One could also sell a portion of their ownership to carry out long-term management. Even if it was onlynd, it was still valuable as long as it was vast enough. Although the environment in an auxiliary universe was harsh and wasn¡¯t suitable for ordinary lifeforms, it was suitable for nurturing some special fruit trees and nts. I¡¯ll make a trip to the Primordial Research Institute. Xu Jingming made a decision. Hu! Xu Jingming took a step and disappeared from the cosmos, using Spacetime Travel time and time again to travel to the Primordial Research Institute. The reason he didn¡¯t choose Return was to reduce its consumption! After all, using Return in long-distance high-dimensional space consumed a lot of Elementium in the Primordial Battle Armor. Although the Primordial Research Institute could replenish it, the Elementium was also provided by the dean. The reason why he didn¡¯t give other numbered Primordial Battle Armor was mainly to save Elementium! Xu Jingming naturally had to be frugal. ¡­ Momentster, Xu Jingming arrived at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters. As the headquarters of one of the three strongest factions, this habitable had a very small poption¡ªonly a few thousand people in total. Moreover, almost all of them were focused on evolution. Xu Jingming flew across the sky andnded in front of a towering pavilion without bumping into a single Origin lifeform. He entered a building and entered a secret hall. Xu Jingming sat there and waited silently. Secretary General cksky appeared out of thin air and looked at Xu Jingming in surprise. ¡°Aren¡¯t you on ck Iron? Why are you here at the headquarters?¡± ¡°The Hellions have justunched arge-scale plundering operation, so it¡¯s unlikely they will continue their plundering operations so quickly.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°I¡¯m here because of something rtively important.¡± ¡°You came to the Building of Treasures because of a special treasure?¡± cksky looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded, reached out, and swiped gently. A bubble floated in front of him. This bubble was a small, temporarily formed auxiliary space¡ªonly about ten kilometers in diameter. Xu Jingming reached into the bubble before throwing out a ck-red fruit inside. ¡°Quite impressive. You can easily create an auxiliary space,¡± cksky said with a smile. At the same time, he observed the ck-red fruit in the spatial bubble. ¡°I¡¯ve never seen this cosmic fruit.¡± ¡°A cosmic fruit with a diameter of about 1.6 kilometers is indeed rare.¡± cksky carefully observed it. An invisible fluctuation descended and carefully observed the minuteposition of the fruit from a high-dimensional perspective. ¡°What powerful mes,¡± cksky murmured. ¡°The origins of this cosmic fruit shoulde from a very powerful high-dimensional lifeform. That high-dimensional lifeform¡­ grasps very terrifying fire power, and he has a massive body. Wow, I¡¯ve never seen one this massive¡­¡± ckskymented as he observed the cosmic fruit from different levels. Xu Jingming was a little surprised. He could tell so much from a mere observation without even tasting it? He even deduced the origins of this fruit? ¡°A very valuable cosmic fruit.¡± cksky nced at Xu Jingming. ¡°It represents another very powerful high-dimensional force. I think this fruit is worth ten million credits each. The research institute can buy it at this price.¡± ¡°I know you bought a high-dimensional door.¡± cksky stared at Xu Jingming in anticipation. ¡°You discovered a new auxiliary universe?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He didn¡¯t hide it. cksky was the head butler of the Primordial Research Institute. Moreover, he was a high-dimensional lifeform personally created by the dean. The dean was very busy. Although Redmond was the deputy dean, he also needed to focus on the evolutionary path. Many matters were left to cksky to handle. It could be said that¡­ The three Paramounts constantly adventured high-dimensional space. Secretary General cksky, the virtual world, the spacetime recorder, and some other special existences were the ones who truly dealt with matters pertaining to humans. ¡°You are a lucky one.¡± cksky smiled. He didn¡¯t care. After all, many auxiliary universes had been discovered by cosmic humans. ¡°Such a fruit is helpful to the Primordial Star Conjecture lineage,¡± cksky said. ¡°This is because I can tell from observations that this fruit contains terrifying and powerful fire power. The origins of this power isn¡¯t inferior to the dean¡¯s. Therefore, the Primordial Research Institute will purchase such fruits without limits. Using the power contained in this one fruit as a standard, it¡¯s worth ten million credits. If it contains greater power, it will be worth more. Lower if it contains less power.¡± ¡°The origins of this power isn¡¯t inferior to the dean¡¯s?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. Chapter 566 - 566 Juncture for Redmond’s Breakthrough (2) 566 Juncture for Redmond¡¯s Breakthrough (2) ¡°There¡¯s nothing to be surprised about.¡± Secretary General cksky said, ¡°The Primordial Star is the greatest and most terrifying celestial body in high-dimensional space! The dean naturally isn¡¯t the only high-dimensional lifeform that studies it, observes it, or draws strength from it.¡± ¡°Although the universe we live in is vast, it¡¯s only a universe.¡± cksky thought nothing of it. Having had a higher vantage point, he knew that the three Paramounts of the cosmic human race were only considered average in high-dimensional space. They could only live quitefortably with forbidden weapons, but they had to be careful. They weren¡¯t qualified to be ostentatious in high-dimensional space. ¡°Excavate that auxiliary universe as soon as possible.¡± cksky smiled. ¡°I¡¯m quite looking forward to what other specialties there are in that auxiliary universe.¡± !! ¡°I¡¯ll definitely do so as soon as possible.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll make a move.¡± ¡­ Deputy Dean Redmond focused on the information on the projection and made mental deductions. It¡¯s indeed too difficult to perfectly fuse the structure of a high-dimensional lifeform with my strength. I¡¯ve tried more than a billion possibilities bybining deduction and exhaustive methods, but none of them work. Deputy Dean Redmond shook his head slightly. Failure time and time again was also a form of torment for the mind. He became a cosmic legend after cultivating the evolutionary method for 10,000 years. It was agreed by many that the probability of Redmond reaching the Paramount realm was more than 90%! People had great confidence in him. However, Deputy Dean Redmond knew how many setbacks he had experienced. ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond.¡± A voice sounded. ¡°Speak,¡± Redmond said calmly. He didn¡¯t like being disturbed when he was focused on research. ¡°The research institute has just received a cosmic fruit. After careful observation, the origins of the cosmic fruit¡¯s power is a high-dimensional lifeform that¡¯s in no way inferior to the dean. It¡¯s good at very terrifying mes, and it definitely has a very, very huge body.¡± Secretary General cksky¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Not inferior to the dean¡¯s? The power of fire? A very huge body?¡± Redmond was surprised. ¡°Yes, if my guess is right, the source of the fruit¡ªthe massive body of that high-dimensional lifeform¡­ might exceed all the high-dimensional lifeforms I¡¯ve seen,¡± Secretary General cksky remarked. ¡°What about the fruit?¡± Redmond asked. ¡°There¡¯s only one. Give it a try; your credit will be automatically deducted.¡± Just as he finished speaking, a ck-red fruit appeared out of thin air in the room. The space around the fruit distorted. After all, it was a huge cosmic fruit with a diameter of about 1.6 kilometers. At a nce, Redmond could vaguely see a towering behemoth through the fruit, given his mental strength. It left him suffocated and shocked. ¡°Excellent.¡± Redmond revealed a look of delight. With a thought, the fruit was sliced into a very small piece. The flesh flew out of the distorted space and immediately became several meters tall. Redmond opened his mouth, and space distorted. The piece of fruit quickly shrank and flew into his mouth. Huh? Redmond felt his body being affected, and he couldn¡¯t help but expand. At the same time, mes rose on his body. What violent and ferocious mes. Redmond revealed a look of delight. This power is different from the dean¡¯s Primordial Star Conjecture. It¡¯s more extreme! It¡¯s unimaginably ferocious. Redmond couldn¡¯t help but open his mouth, causing the ck-red fruit to fly into his mouth. He swallowed the fruit in one gulp. Turbulent strength surged through Redmond¡¯s body as he took it in and even allowed his body to change. His body naturally expanded to a towering height of 800 meters, but the space in the room also increased in sync. This fruit does have a very special physical effect. It seems to be especially inclined to being ¡®massive?¡¯ Redmond fell into thought. It seems to be able to withstand vaster mes with its huge body? This fiery power¡­ Redmond was pleasantly surprised. With such a body formation method, I¡¯ve found another possibility for a high-dimensional lifeform structure. Redmond was surprised and delighted. He had long reached a bottleneck that prevented his breakthrough; he even took the time to have a child. The effects of this fruit on his body allowed his body to undergo a transformation, allowing him to find a direction. ¡°Where did this fruite from?¡± Redmond asked. ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond, you have higher clearance than me, so you naturally have the right to know that Xu Jingming is the seller of this fruit,¡± cksky replied. Redmond nodded. At the same time, his body quickly shrank and returned to normal. ¡­ ck Iron. I sold one to the Primordial Research Institute. I believe it won¡¯t be long before the research institute figures out the detailed usage of this fruit, Xu Jingming thought to himself. How should I use the fruit to maximize efficiency? How do I minimize any dangers? Which aspect does it help the most? Cosmic fruits were usually eaten, but how much could he eat every day? All of this needed research! Xu Jingming naturally left this matter to the research institute. Huh? Xu Jingming found Deputy Dean Redmond contacting him while he was in his study. ****** Virtual world, Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space. Deputy Dean Redmond personally came. ¡°Deputy Dean.¡± Xu Jingming naturally didn¡¯t dare to slight him. ¡°Were you the one who sold that cosmic fruit to the research institute?¡± Deputy Dean Redmond asked. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s very useful to me,¡± Redmond said. ¡°How many can you pluck? I¡¯ll buy as many as you have. I know¡­ Logically speaking, the research institute should buy and distribute these cosmic wonders reasonably, but they¡¯re very important to me!¡± Xu Jingming hesitated for a moment. ¡°Alright.¡± Deputy Dean Redmond was the acting dean after all, so he had greater authorization ess. ... ¡°This cosmic fruit is also useful to you,¡± Redmond said, ¡°but you can only try it after reaching Lv. 10. It¡¯s best if you try it when you have umted enough knowledge at Lv. 10 and have a chance of bing a cosmic legend. Otherwise, it will be a waste of resources.¡± ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Deputy Dean,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°but I can only pluck very few. There are only about 100 of them in total.¡± ¡°I want 50. I¡¯ll offer a price at a 10% premium over the prices set by the research institute,¡± Redmond said with a smile. ¡°If I¡¯m really lucky enough to break through to be a high-dimensional lifeform, I¡¯ll owe you a huge favor.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. It tied in with Deputy Dean Redmond¡¯s chances of reaching the Paramount realm? ¡°Is it urgent?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°I have to reach Lv. 10 to have the confidence to pluck them.¡± ¡°How long will it take you to reach Lv. 10?¡± Redmond asked. ¡°Within 50 years,¡± Xu Jingming answered. It had been 71 years since he grasped high-dimensional traveling. Although he had been stationed at the front line all these years, Xu Jingming wasser focused on the evolutionary path. He had also been observing the Heavenly Python Scale for a long time and had gotten great schrs to help teach him, allowing him to gain a deeper understanding of thest Force structural model¡ªthe M?bius model. He believed that it wouldn¡¯t take him long to grasp it. He was already being humble by saying 50 years. After grasping the six models and having sufficient mental strength, he could break through to Lv. 10. ... ¡°There¡¯s no rush. I¡¯ve juste into contact with this power, and I still need to study it carefully.¡± Redmond nodded. ¡°After you pluck them, just send them to the research institute headquarters.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. It had been a long time since a new Paramount realm was born in the cosmic human race! If Deputy Dean Redmond could really use this opportunity to be a Paramount, it would be a joyous asion for the cosmic human race. Redmond smiled at Xu Jingming, but he found something wondrous. I decided to have a child because I was stuck at a bottleneck and had my son, Tejano. Tejano helped Xu Jingming, and the cosmic fruits Xu Jingming has discovered can help me on my evolutionary path. Redmond vaguely saw the wonders of fate. If it weren¡¯t for Tejano, Xu Jingming might¡¯ve still risen to prominence, but his growth definitely would¡¯ve been different. Even all of Earth¡¯s civilization would be different. Would Xu Jingming¡ªwho had another growth path¡ªdiscover this auxiliary universe? That might not be the case. Perhaps the discovery of this auxiliary universe would be dyed by hundreds of millions of years or longer. Redmond left, but Xu Jingming¡¯s heart raced. I have to master the M?bius model as soon as possible. When I break through to Lv. 10, I¡¯ll pluck 50 cosmic fruits and send them to Deputy Dean Redmond. If he can really use this opportunity to break through¡­ Xu Jingming looked forward to it. Chapter 567 - 567 25 Years 567 25 Years Obtaining an auxiliary universe was only a pleasant surprise; Xu Jingming¡¯s life quickly returned to normal. Other than carrying out interception missions, Xu Jingming devoted almost all his energy to the evolutionary path. Years passed, and his understanding of the M?bius model deepened. In the blink of an eye, 25 years had passed since he obtained the auxiliary universe. ck Iron, in the manor where Xu Jingming, Jane, and Yijiu lived. In the study. !! M?bius ring? M?bius ring? Xu Jingming sat there and sent his psychic force into the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s auxiliary space, observing the Heavenly Python Scale stored inside carefully. Spacetime is a circle, and so is life. When the most basic life structure unit can form a perfect cycle of spacetime, matter, and energy, it will be a perfect lifeform in the universe, Xu Jingming thought. However, the M?bius model is also the most difficult to evolve of the six models. How do I bnce all parties? A perfectbination? Why does the M?bius model need to have such a structure? With a thought, Xu Jingming gradually formed the M?bius model in front of him. Infinite Force condensed and constructed, instantlybining millions ofyers of structures and constantly making them take form¡­ In half an hour, the M?bius Force model formed from 100 billionyers was the size of a fist. I seeded. Xu Jingming revealed a look of delight. This is the first time I¡¯ve built aplete M?bius model, albeit just barely. However¡­ Xu Jingming also knew the problem. However, the M?bius model has to be small enough. It needs to form the most basic life unit with the other five Force models. Xu Jingming gazed at it. The M?bius model I construct now is still too big. However, being able to construct it is already a sessful step. In three years¡ªI have to shrink the M?bius model in three years! Xu Jingming knew very well that he was getting closer and closer to bing a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. I need to continue deducing the theory of the M?bius model. The deeper my understanding, the easier it is to shrink it. In fact, there was also the simplest method¡ªrepetition to create muscle memory! Although it was rtivelyplicated to construct the M?bius model, doing it over and over again¡ª10,000 times, 100,000 times, or a million times¡ªimbued a familiarity of the model deep into the soul, so it was naturally easier to shrink it. However, Xu Jingming had the ambition to be a cosmic legend or even a Paramount after all. He still pursued a deeper understanding of the fundamentals. The more solid one¡¯s foundation was, the further one could go. ¡°Wu Ming¡ªJunior Brother Wu Ming,e over for a drink.¡± A voice sounded. ¡°Coming.¡± Xu Jingming got up and walked to the balcony of the study. With a step, he traversed dozens of meters and arrived at the manor¡¯s open-air wooden table. Jane and Yijiu were preparing some food and wine. Xu Jingming also waved his hand and prepared some fruits and snacks. The three of them were prepared; they gathered every few days to eat, drink, and chat. ¡°Have you heard of Lunarstar¡¯s breakthrough?¡± Yijiu distributed the fine wine and ced the wine ss in front of his two junior brothers. He sat down and said, ¡°How enviable. It hasn¡¯t been long since he became a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, yet he has already grasped high-dimensional powers.¡± ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming was able to grasp high-dimensional powers as a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. Isn¡¯t that even more astonishing?¡± Jane smiled. ¡°To be able to use high-dimensional powers, it might be because of his wealth of knowledge or it might be because the high-dimensional objects he uses are rtively special, allowing him to easily use high-dimensional powers,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯m clearly less knowledgeable, and I¡¯m just considered lucky.¡± ¡°Your talent is one of the best in this era, so it¡¯s only right for the research institute to give you a powerful high-dimensional item,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°But Lunarstar became a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform in just over 3,000 years. That¡¯s quite outstanding, but there are plenty who are more talented than him. Junior Brother Jane is stronger than him, but I¡¯m still very surprised that he can grasp high-dimensional powers so quickly.¡± ¡°Junior Brother Lunarstar probably had some fortuitous encounters,¡± Jane remarked. Even a fool could guess. After all, he had only reached Lv. 10 a few hundred years ago. Without any special encounters, how could he use high-dimensional powers? ¡°Many people have fortuitous encounters. It¡¯s very normal for Senior Brother Lunarstar to have such achievements due to his talent and fortuitous encounters,¡± Xu Jingming said as he ate some meat. He thought nothing of it. After all, he was confident in breaking through to be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform in three years. He would be much faster than Lunarstar when it came to reaching Lv. 10. In addition, in terms of fortuitous encounters, with Primordial Battle Armor #9 and the acquisition of an auxiliary universe, how could Xu Jingming be envious of others? ¡°We can¡¯t underestimate Lunarstar,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°As he has grasped high-dimensional powers, he is now the first heir to the Primestar civilization¡¯s throne. Once the current emperor abdicates, Lunarstar will ascend the throne and be the Primestar emperor! When that happens, his influence and authority will bepletely different.¡± Xu Jingming and Jane were stunned. The emperor of an advanced cosmic civilization indeed had resources that ordinary Regis couldn¡¯tpare to. Primordial Battle Armor #9? The Primestar civilization¡¯s cornerstone treasure wasn¡¯t inferior to Primordial Battle Armor #9 at all. Speaking of which, the dean was also the one who prepared the Primestar civilization¡¯s cornerstone treasure for the family. ¡°He was promoted to be first in line for the throne. Many Origin lifeforms from the research institute have already sent congrattory gifts.¡± Yijiu looked at Xu Jingming and Jane. ¡°Have the two of you sent congrattory gifts?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to send a congrattory gift for a promotion in the line of session, right?¡± Jane frowned slightly. ¡°ording to the normal rules, one naturally has to send a congrattory gift when officially inheriting the throne,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°There¡¯s no need to do so just because he moved up in the line of session, right?¡± Under normal circumstances, anyone who reached Lv. 9, Lv. 10, a cosmic legend, was officially made Regis by a civilization, or ascended the throne would receive a congrattory gift! There usually wasn¡¯t much fanfare for other breakthroughs in strength, session promotions, and official promotions. ¡°He¡¯s only 3,000 years old, and the current emperor is already in his 80,000s. The probability of Lunarstar inheriting the throne is extremely high. Isn¡¯t it normal to curry favor with an emperor in advance?¡± Yijiu smiled. ¡°Have you sent your gifts?¡± Jane asked. ¡°No.¡± Yijiu shook his head. ¡°Then, it¡¯s fine.¡± Jane couldn¡¯t be bothered to say anything else. He had only cultivated for a short period of time, but ¡®Mirror Domain¡¯ had reached the level of being the number one human in the universe. At his level, his goal was to be a cosmic legend! He didn¡¯t want to be involved in influence struggles. So what if he was the emperor? It wasn¡¯t like he could control him! ¡°Let¡¯s drink.¡± Xu Jingming raised his ss, not minding it at all. When he reached Lv. 10, his strength would increase greatly, and so would his influence. His homeworld was in the Hunter Cosmic Sector, and simrly, it wasn¡¯t within the Primestar emperor¡¯s jurisdiction. He could befriend the emperor of an advanced civilization, but there was no need to curry favor. Xu Jingming¡¯s ambition exceeded that of Senior Brother Jane and the others! Not only did he want to be a cosmic legend, but he also wanted to break through to the Paramount realm. The dean was already filled with anticipation toward him back when he met him. As he had lofty goals, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t feel proud even if he was confident in reaching Lv. 10 in three years. Compared to his end goal, what was Lv. 10? The three of them drank and chatted. ¡°In the past few years, Hellion Sovereign Moyou has be more and more crazy.¡± Jane put down his wine ss, and his worry showed. ¡°He participates in plundering time and time again. He engages in all kinds ofrge and medium-scale plundering and even frequently engages in small-scale plundering.¡± Xu Jingming also put down his wine ss and said seriously, ¡°Yes! We¡¯ve also intercepted him a few times, but we couldn¡¯t intimidate him at all.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very peculiar.¡± Yijiu nodded slightly. ¡°Logically speaking, destroying a portion of his Nightmare World will injure his mind and affect the high-dimensional objects he fuses with. He should¡¯ve restrained himself after being injured, but in the past few years, he hasn¡¯t restrained himself at all. He plundered time and time again¡­ Even though he was injured, he continued plundering.¡± ... ¡°Yes, he has already devoured many Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms.¡± Jane nodded. As the backbone of the human race, a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform would definitely be revived by Paramounts, but they also had to pay the price. ¡°Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms can¡¯t stop him; he¡¯s been massacring habitables one after another.¡± Xu Jingming was furious but powerless. Although he had deterred the Hellion Lv. 9s that made up the bulk of the forces, he couldn¡¯t threaten Sovereign Moyou. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t even dare to appear beside Sovereign Moyou. He just transported hispanions¡ªYijiu and Jane¡ªto Sovereign Moyou from high-dimensional space. In the past, Sovereign Moyou was a little afraid. But recently, he had gone a little crazy. ¡°He¡¯s a little crazy.¡± Yijiu¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°This isn¡¯t good. As one of the ten Hellion Sovereigns, his control over high-dimensional objects is extremely high. Logically speaking, he shouldn¡¯t be this crazy.¡± ¡°There are two possibilities for such madness. First, he has made a new breakthrough in Nightmare power. Second, he is beginning to be assimted by high-dimensional space.¡± Yijiu had a solemn expression. ¡°Neither of these two possibilities is good.¡± Jane nodded. Xu Jingming also knew that the situation was grave, but there was nothing he could do. ¡­ Sovereign Moyou was the only lifeform on a lonely. ... He sat alone on his throne and lowered his head in pain as he covered his eyes. An illusory Nightmare Worldpletely enveloped the entire, and phantoms roared across the. They seemed to descend from an illusion into reality. ¡°Abyss, Abyss.¡± ¡°Great Abyss.¡± Sovereign Moyou murmured to himself. He slowly looked up, and his originally jade-green eyes had turned pitch-ck. His pitch-ck eyes were even more terrifying. Every time I pry into the ¡®history¡¯ that these eyes once experienced, although it¡¯s painful and torturous, I gradually be stronger. I also became one of the ten Hellion Sovereigns as a result, but I never expected to see the abyss. In high-dimensional space, the greatest celestial body was the Primordial Star! However, there was also an extremely terrifying vast area¡ªthe abyss. The abyss was famous. Many high-dimensional objects came from it. For example, the Eternal Academy Tower Master¡ªone of the three Paramounts of the cosmic human race¡ªwas focused on studying the abyss. Sovereign Moyou was only a lifeform in the real universe after all. Logically speaking, he wasn¡¯t qualified to pry on the abyss! He couldn¡¯t even see the abyss, but he saw it through the ¡®memories¡¯ of these eyes. ¡°I see the abyss, and the abyss has also affected me. These eyes have fused deeper with me,¡± Sovereign Moyou murmured. He extended his hands, and there was a pair of closed eyes in them. There was also an eye on his chest, and his body was gradually transforming uncontrobly. ¡°I¡¯m being assimted.¡± Sovereign Moyou was indignant. When high-dimensional objects¡ªwhich had a level higher than that of real cosmic lifeforms to begin with¡ªfused into one¡¯s body, there was still a risk of being assimted even though the Hellion evolutionary method was very special. The Hellions might¡¯ve umted plenty of experience and Sovereign Moyou¡¯s control over his Nightmare power was sufficiently brilliant, but viewing the abyss still caused him to enter the process of high-dimensional assimtion. How could he be worthy of prying on the abyss? ¡°As long as I be a cosmic legend andpletelyprehend the essence of high-dimensional powers, I can perfectly control these eyes and won¡¯t have to worry about the danger of assimtion,¡± Sovereign Moyou murmured. Then, he covered his eyes and trembled in pain. Chapter 568 - 568 Eyes in the Abyss 568 Eyes in the Abyss The border sh between the Hellions and humans never ceased. In the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, an habitable that had been peaceful for more than 20,000 years encountered a cmity¡ªthe arrival of a Hellion Sovereign. Such a gentle race is actually stronger than the Hellions. This Hellion Sovereign stood in outer space, more than a million kilometers away from this habitable. But when his eyes reflected this habitable, the billions of humans on the turned ethereal. Hu! Hu! Hu! !! The Hellion Sovereign put away some valuable items on the from afar, such as the precious materials and technological items the Hellions needed¡ªhigh-level smart bots, spaceships, artificial intelligence mainframes, and so on. In terms of spacetime, he was clearly very good as a Hellion Sovereign. His plundering speed was very fast! It wasn¡¯t easy for the humans to intercept him. ¡°A Hellion Sovereign?¡± A voice sounded in the Hellion Sovereign¡¯s ears. This Hellion Sovereign looked in shock at a figure that had appeared in the distant cosmos¡ªit was a cold-looking human man. ¡°Jane?¡± The Hellion Sovereign found it unbelievable. ¡°How is he so fast?¡± At the same time, he discovered that the surrounding cosmos wasyered, forming hundreds of cosmic worlds that trapped him like a maze. I happen to be in this Star Alliance, and I¡¯m quite close. Senior Brother Jane walked over step by step, and theyers of spacetime constantly shrank, throwing the Hellion Sovereign into extreme despair! It had to be known that even some Hellion Sovereigns who had grasped high-dimensional powers found it very difficult to escape once they were trapped by Jane. How could an ordinary Hellion Sovereign like him escape? Of the few human guardians in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, the Hellion Sovereigns were most afraid of Mr. Jane! They still stood a chance of escaping if they encountered others, but their chances of escaping were extremely slim if they encountered Mr. Jane. Chi! Chi! Chi! Under the shrinking and copsing spacetime, the Hellion Sovereign¡¯s body was crushed to death. Jane put away the spoils of war. I encountered a Hellion Sovereign in the third wave of this Hellion plundering operation. Jane looked at the extremely calm and lonely habitable and shook his head gently. There was nothing he could do about it. Jane hovered in space and patiently waited for the next mission. ¡­ The plundering continued for a fourth, fifth, sixth wave¡­ until it reached the 12th wave. Jane headed for an habitable ording to the mission parameters. Huh? When he boarded the spaceship and traversed spacetime to a light-year away, he put away the spaceship and was about to teleport over when his expression suddenly changed. He sensed the changes in his surroundings. Buzz. The massive Nightmare World had already silently teleported to his side,pletely enveloping his surroundings. ¡°Moyou.¡± Jane¡¯s expression changed slightly, and the surging Nightmare power surged over as if it were corporeal. The spacetime around Jane seemed to be reflected repeatedly by a mirror. Hundreds ofyers of spacetime perfectly fused around him, blocking the Nightmare power. However, the Nightmare power was ultimately targeted at the mind. Even though the Mirror World blocked and weakened the attack, some of it still seeped into Jane¡¯s brain. ¡°Human¡¯s Jane?¡± A pair of huge eyes appeared in the Nightmare World. The Nightmare World was a huge world with a diameter of nearly two trillion kilometers, and it was like a face! The eyes on the face were naturally extremely huge. Stars were extremely tiny in front of it. Sovereign Moyou has be stronger again. Jane could sense the pressure brought about by these huge eyes. In fact, he could confirm this from the expansion of the Nightmare World. ¡°Your strength has earned my respect, so I wee you into¡­ my eyes.¡± A voice sounded. One of the Nightmare World¡¯s huge eyes enveloped him. Jane couldn¡¯t break free at all under the suppression of the Nightmare power. Enter his eye? Moyou has never used such a move before. Jane could sense how terrifying the eye was. He immediately used a high-dimensional weapon at all costs before being swallowed. Theyers of Mirror World suddenly closed like a sharp sword, instantly tearing through the Nightmare power¡¯s obstruction. The moment it tore open, it connected to the virtual worldwork, immediately sending out a cry for help! But immediately after, vast Nightmare power drowned him again. The istion of the Nightmare World prevented him from further contacting the outside world. I can¡¯t escape no matter how much I struggle. The Mirror World beside Jane was like a kaleidoscope that constantly changed. Blocking or stabbing failed to stop the huge eye from approaching. In just a few seconds, the huge eye swallowed him. ¡°This is¡ª¡± After the eyes swallowed him, Jane felt the world around him change. He had arrived in a dark world, and in front of him was an infinite abyss. The horror of this abyss sent reverberations through Jane¡¯s mind, and he found it difficult to control himself. His eyes began to turn pitch-ck. Abyss? I¡¯ve seen many abysses in Eternal Academy. Why is the abyss in Sovereign Moyou¡¯s eyes so terrifying? Jane¡¯s eyes were pitch-ck, but his mind and consciousness were visualizing the Primordial Star as he tried his best to maintain his rity of mind and rationality. Whoosh. But under the invisible force of the terrifying abyss, Jane failed to escape. He was constantly sucked in and eventually fell into the abyss. ¡­ Xu Jingming also carried out interceptions one after another during the Hellion¡¯srge-scale plundering. ¡°Jane has encountered Sovereign Moyou and is in danger. The situation is urgent, so please send Yijiu to provide support immediately.¡± A mission came with the coordinates of Jane and Yijiu. This news surprised Xu Jingming. Senior Brother Jane is in danger? Xu Jingming immediately warped through spacetime and arrived half a light-year away from Yijiu in just one attempt. He then took a step and arrived beside thetter. ¡°Junior Brother Jane is in danger.¡± Yijiu had also received a mission. ¡°Although Junior Brother Jane is weaker than Moyou, his Mirror World is very good at defense. Logically speaking, Moyou shouldn¡¯t be able to do anything to him, but Jane requested for help. The mission is even marked as urgent.¡± Yijiu came to a realization. ¡°Moyou¡¯s strength has grown.¡± Whoosh. Yijiu saw Xu Jingming arrive beside him. ... ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t be bothered to say anything else. He brought Yijiu and teleported again. He used Spacetime Travel twice more. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± With Yijiu, Xu Jingming saw the huge Nightmare World while traveling in higher dimensions. From high-dimensional space, he could clearly see the size of the Nightmare World! It was nearly two trillion kilometers in diameter, much stronger than what Sovereign Moyou was capable of decades ago. Just viewing it rmed Xu Jingming. Two eyes? Xu Jingming also saw two huge closed eyes in the huge Nightmare World. Jane was trapped in one of them. Whoosh. Xu Jingming dropped Yijiu into the Nightmare World. Chi~~~ Nightmare power seeped into high-dimensional space in a bid to chase after him, but Xu Jingming had already turned around and fled! His speed in high-dimensional space was much higher than when he first grasped it, so he managed to quickly flee far away. ¡°This mysterious guardian only knows how to escape.¡± Sovereign Moyou didn¡¯t chase after him. His main prey this time was Jane. ... ¡°Break!¡± Yijiu exhibited unprecedented ferocity. The moment his junior brother threw him into the Nightmare World, an invisible force strangted his surroundings, including the Nightmare power. His fists shattered everything. Chi! Chi! Chi! The Nightmare World was constantly destroyed; they failed to stop Yijiu at all. ¡°Junior Brother Jane, hold on a little longer.¡± Yijiu¡¯s mental strength had long reached a high-dimensional level, so he could also see Jane¡¯s state. Although Jane was in a terrible state, he was still resisting and struggling. Yijiu headed straight for the spot where Jane was trapped, destroying everything in his path. ¡°Yijiu oh Yijiu, you¡¯ve injured me many times, and I¡¯ve been helpless against you. However, I¡¯m very curious¡­ Can you withstand the abyss?¡± Sovereign Moyou¡¯s voice echoed throughout the Nightmare World as another huge eye enveloped him. The eye was too massive! Yijiu continued destroying the Nightmare World, but soon, the huge eye swallowed him. Yijiu also fell into it and saw the extremely terrifying abyss, causing his expression to change. ¡­ Xu Jingming fled hundreds of millions of light-years away and waited anxiously. He couldn¡¯t interfere in a battle at that level at all. After all, the only high-dimensional power he had grasped was high-dimensional traveling. Hisbat techniques were much inferior! Sovereign Moyou is one of the ten great Hellion Sovereigns to begin with. The first time I saw him, his Nightmare World spanned 1.2 trillion kilometers in diameter, and it¡¯s now about 2 trillion kilometers in diameter¡­ In terms of volume, his strength has definitely increased greatly. Even Senior Brother Jane¡ªwho has extremely strong life-preservation means¡ªhad to seek help. Xu Jingming was a little worried. He waited for only a minute. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming,e over.¡± Yijiu contacted Xu Jingming through the virtual world. Whoosh. Xu Jingming immediately took a step and traversed spacetime, arriving in the cosmos where the battle had taken ce. On a dpidated, Yijiu sat there, exhausted. There were also wounds on his body, and dark aura lingered in them. ¡°Senior Brother Yijiu.¡± Xu Jingming appeared beside him. ¡°What happened to Senior Brother Jane?¡± ¡°He¡¯s dead.¡± Yijiu frowned and shook his head. ¡°He killed Junior Brother Jane while fighting me! Moyou¡¯s current strength is higher than mine. He can be ranked in the top five among the Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms of our Primordial Research Institute! Moreover, as his high-dimensional assimtion continues, he will be even more terrifying!¡± ¡°He has been assimted by high-dimensional powers?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yeah.¡± Yijiu nodded. ¡°I fell into his eye and truly came into contact with his most terrifying strength. I¡¯m very sure of this.¡± ¡°Keep this in mind.¡± Yijiu looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Don¡¯t appear before him; he¡¯s much more terrifying than before. With your mental strength, just a nce from him will sink your consciousness into an endless abyss.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to worry too much about it. He won¡¯t be a threat for long¡ªperhaps as short as ten years to as long as a hundred years,¡± Yijiu remarked. ¡°This is his final madness.¡± Chapter 569 - 569 Third-Order High-Dimensional Lifeform 569 Third-Order High-Dimensional Lifeform After the Hellion plundering ended, Xu Jingming and Yijiu returned to ck Iron. In the manor. The two of them sat at the table, but there was one less person than before. Xu Jingming and Yijiu clinked sses and downed their drinks in one gulp. !! ¡°Don¡¯t worry too much,¡± Yijiu said as he poured the wine. ¡°Junior Brother Jane may be dead, but he will be revived during the next centralized resurrections. Be it his talent, strength, or credit, he will definitely be revived. Dying in Sovereign Moyou¡¯s Nightmare World can be considered a special encounter for him. Perhaps it will also help his evolutionary path.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Unfortunately, Senior Brother Jane lost his high-dimensional weapon; that¡¯s quite a disastrous loss.¡± The credit needed for revival wasn¡¯t high for Senior Brother Jane. However, a suitable high-dimensional weapon was still very expensive. ¡°Junior Brother Jane is the best at the Mirror Domain this era. He can quickly grasp any high-dimensional weapon suitable for the Mirror Domain and can unleash high-dimensional powers,¡± Yijiu said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s just that a more powerful high-dimensional weapon¡­ costs at least 50 million credits. Junior Brother Jane will probably feel the pinch.¡± Humans were different from Hellions. Once Hellions lost the high-dimensional items they fused with in battle, it would be very difficult to buy suitable high-dimensional items and fuse them again. As long as humans were sufficiently knowledgeable, they could quickly recover their strength after switching their high-dimensional weapons. ¡°It¡¯s just that without anyone capable of stopping Sovereign Moyou, things will get thorny for the next few decades.¡± Xu Jingming drank in frustration. ¡°Yes, he¡¯s already stronger than me.¡± Yijiu frowned and said worriedly, ¡°Without a cosmic legend taking action, all the best a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform can do is injure him. There¡¯s no way of killing him.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll also report it to the research institute and get them to send more powerful personnel over,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°No matter what, we have to moderate Moyou¡¯s actions.¡± ¡°Will more powerful personnele?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°The strongest humans are mainly dealing with the Void Celestials. To redeploy one over here¡­ will probably need some negotiations,¡± Yijiu remarked. Xu Jingming nodded and sighed. ¡°He can actually unleash such strength by fusing with a high-dimensional object! Without a cosmic legend¡¯s help, no Lv. 10 Origin lifeform among us humans can kill him one-on-one.¡± ¡°We generally have the advantage at the Regis level,¡± Yijiu said, ¡°but fusing with high-dimensional objects? It depends on what one fuses with.¡± ¡°The fusion of a high-dimensional lifeform¡¯s mere drop of blood naturally produces different strength from a high-dimensional lifeform¡¯splete heart,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°Also, the difference between fusing with the body part of a first-realm or second-realm high-dimensional lifeform is stark.¡± ¡°Moyou fused with a pair of eyes, and it¡¯s the eyes of a high-dimensional lifeform that¡¯s good at Nightmare Power! Therefore, the strength he can unleash is especially strong, right?¡± Yijiu said. ¡°First and second realms.¡± Xu Jingming asked, ¡°I heard that high-dimensional lifeforms have a third realm. Senior Brother, do you know anything about the third realm?¡± Yijiu nodded. ¡°When one first bes a high-dimensional lifeform, they are at the Firstborn realm. It¡¯s equivalent to a newborn in high-dimensional space. For example, the Heavenly Python is at the Firstborn realm. The higher realm is the Eternal realm!¡± ¡°The three Paramounts of our human race are all at the Eternal realm. They have established their inner universe, and every move they make can carry the vast power of the entire inner universe. Moreover, the inner universe constantly provides them with energy, allowing them to be eternal.¡± ¡°As for the higher third level?¡± Yijiu shook his head slightly. ¡°I don¡¯t know the exact name. I¡¯ve only heard that¡­ it¡¯s the highest level of high-dimensional lifeforms. It far exceeds the Eternal realm, rendering thousands of Eternals meaningless in front of them. They have grasped time, space, the past, the future, karma, destiny¡­¡± ¡°Past, future? Karma? Destiny?¡± Xu Jingming expressed his puzzlement. ¡°Yes.¡± Yijiu nodded. ¡°They can alter history and steer it to another branch, forming a new present and a new future. Countless lives will die, but countless new lives will appear. All life will take everything that passed for granted.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°This is only what I heard. It might be true, or it might be false. Perhaps I¡¯m only talking about a portion of the third realm¡¯s abilities.¡± Yijiu smiled. ¡°The strongest Paramount in our vast universe, Gumo, is also the one from the Void Celestials. It¡¯s said that he has been trying to reach the third realm! Although he hasn¡¯tpletely seeded, he already has a number of the third realm¡¯s means.¡± ¡°If he sessfully reaches the third realm, this vast universe will probably bepletely controlled by the Void Celestials,¡± Yijiu continued. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be that easy, right¡±? Xu Jingming was also worried. ¡°Of course.¡± Yijiu said, ¡°There¡¯s still a certain probability of reaching the Eternal realm from the Firstborn realm. The probability of reaching the third realm from the Eternal realm is almost zero! That was personally said by the Tower Master of Eternal Academy. On the one hand, it¡¯s to appease people. On the other hand, there must be a reason for saying so.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Therefore, one¡¯s strength will naturally be different when fusing with different high-dimensional objects. If anyone can fuse with a drop of blood from a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform or a high-dimensional weapon refined by a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform? Things will be unconceivable.¡± Yijiu sighed. ¡°One probably won¡¯t survive fusing with high-dimensional objects at that level.¡± Xu Jingming sighed. There were endlesstent problems from fusing with high-dimensional objects. ¡°That¡¯s true,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°In any case, over the years, generations of Hellion Sovereigns have fused with so many high-dimensional objects. I¡¯ve never heard of anything rted to third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms.¡± Xu Jingming and Yijiu drank and chatted. Although they chatted a lot, there was nothing they could do about Sovereign Moyou. ¡­ The human race isn¡¯t willing to send a cosmic legend because that will escte the war in every aspect, and the losses will increase rapidly, Xu Jingming thought to himself. But without a cosmic legend, we can¡¯t do anything to Sovereign Moyou. Xu Jingming looked at the M?bius Force model floating in front of him. If¡ªif I break through to Lv. 10, my high-dimensional traveling ability will greatly increase, and I can keep tracking Sovereign Moyou. There are still some humans who can injure Sovereign Moyou. With so many powerhouses joining forces, I¡¯ll be in charge of tracking him down while escorting the others. He¡¯ll be surrounded and killed time and time again¡­ We should be able to seed in the encirclement given more time, Xu Jingming thought. It was very difficult to defeat the most terrifying Lv. 10 existences, and the difficulty of killing them was even higher. For example, cosmic legends had stronger life-preservation means. Deputy Dean Redmond reigned supreme over the battlefield with the Void Celestials. The Void Celestials had a way to suppress him, but they couldn¡¯t kill him at all. They couldn¡¯t even do so in a team. And at the Paramount realm¡­ their goals were different. They didn¡¯t care about Origin lifeforms with short lifespans. ****** In a personal space in the virtual world. Lunarstar arrived and looked at a kind-looking white-robed elder. The elder was the emperor of the Primestar civilization, Maxon Primestar Chu. ¡°Your Majesty.¡± Lunarstar bowed respectfully. ¡°Lunarstar.¡± The elder smiled at him. ¡°You are just over 4,000 years old, right?¡± ¡°Yes, Your Majesty.¡± Lunarstar nodded. ¡°How young.¡± The elder nodded. ¡°Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms have a lifespan of 100,000 years, but you¡¯ve only lived for 4,000 years. You really have infinite possibilities.¡± ... Lunarstar listened obediently. ¡°Are you ready to be emperor?¡± The elder looked at him. Lunarstar was stunned. ¡°Your Majesty, you¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m old,¡± the elder said. ¡°I¡¯m more than 80,000 years old. I need to focus more on the evolutionary path and try to be a cosmic legend in the next 10,000 years.¡± ¡°As emperor for more than 30,000 years, I¡¯ve enjoyed all the resources I can,¡± the elder said. ¡°In terms of knowledge in all aspects, I¡¯m ranked in the top three of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. With my strength, I¡¯m roughly number one.¡± ¡°But I relied on more than 80,000 years of umtion, resources, and powerful high-dimensional weapons to be first.¡± The elder gazed at Lunarstar. ¡°As the emperor of the Primordial Civilization, there¡¯s nothing to be proud of being a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform with the help of the ample resources. Those who don¡¯t be cosmic legends are considered mediocre.¡± Not bing a cosmic legend is considered mediocre? Lunarstar¡¯s heart burned. ¡°I¡¯ll abdicate soon,¡± the elder said. ¡°Prepare to take over.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Lunarstar didn¡¯t hesitate. ¡°I think highly of you; you¡¯re the most talented person in the royal family¡¯s generation. I wasn¡¯t that anxious originally, but after you grasped high-dimensional powers, I felt that the time hade,¡± the elder said with a smile. ¡°The earlier you be emperor, the faster you can grow.¡± ... ¡°The sooner you reach the limit of Lv. 10 and attempt bing a cosmic legend, the higher the chances of bing a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± The elder looked at Lunarstar. ¡°Thank you, Your Majesty.¡± Lunarstar felt His Majesty¡¯s goodwill. ¡°Onest piece of advice.¡± The elder looked at him. ¡°You¡¯re very young. It¡¯s best if you don¡¯t be emperor for more than 50,000 years! Although you gain plenty of resources as emperor, it will also affect many things. You can focus on the evolutionary path better after abdicating.¡± Lunarstar nodded. ¡°I will definitely abdicate before 50,000 years old. As long as I reach the limit of Lv. 10, I will also abdicate.¡± He had a n for his evolutionary path. There was no need topete; the emperor naturally had a huge resource quota. He could use the resources to grow in all aspects. After reaching his limits, he could abdicate and focus on bing a cosmic legend. ¡°Yeah.¡± The elder smiled and nodded. ¡°Strength is what matters. If you can be a high-dimensional lifeform, what¡¯s an emperor?¡± ¡°Everyone yearns to be a high-dimensional lifeform, but it¡¯s too difficult.¡± Lunarstar nodded. How many high-dimensional lifeforms had been born in human history? ¡­ After this conversation, the Primestar emperor began making arrangements for his abdication. Just three monthster, the Primestar civilization announced that Lunarstar Primestar Chu would seed the throne and be the new Primestar emperor. ¡°Your Majesty.¡± In the towering pce, Lunarstar sat on the highest seat and looked down. The officials of the Primestar civilization, an advanced cosmic civilization, bowed extremely respectfully. Standing in the corner among them was Lunardo who also shouted, ¡°Your Majesty.¡± His voice was high, and his eyes burned. My brother has be emperor. Hahaha, I, Lunardo, am no longer the Lunardo of the past. Lunardo was extremely excited. Chapter 570 - 570 Maxon and Xu Jingming 570 Maxon and Xu Jingming ck Iron. ¡°Although I guessed that Lunarstar would seed the throne, I never expected it to happen so quickly.¡± Yijiu sighed. ¡°After bing emperor, Lunarstar will grow exponentially fast. It¡¯s even possible for him to be a cosmic legend.¡± Xu Jingming held his wine ss and listened to Senior Brother Yijiu as he looked at the M?bius model on the projection. ¡°You don¡¯t seem to mind?¡± Yijiu nced at Xu Jingming and smiled. ¡°I know that Lunarstar¡¯s brother had a conflict with you.¡± ¡°The Primestar emperor can¡¯t control me. Would Lunardo dare to stir up trouble for me?¡± Xu Jingming chuckled. He didn¡¯t care. Even Lunarstar couldn¡¯t control him, much less Lunardo. ¡°Actually, I do care.¡± Xu Jingming looked up at Yijiu. ¡°I gave him a big gift.¡± ¡°How big?¡± Yijiu asked. ¡°One trillion cosmic dors,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Even a fully constructed habitable is worth more than that.¡± Yijiu shook his head. A virtual mainframe, a topary defense system, and other aspects couldn¡¯t be obtained even with one trillion. ¡°It¡¯s quite a lot. That¡¯s the market rate for Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms,¡± Xu Jingming said. Yijiu smiled. He could sense the pride in his junior brother. ¡°That¡¯s right. You¡¯re almost at Lv. 10, right?¡± Yijiu sighed. ¡°With your speed of reaching Lv. 10, it¡¯s unquestionable that¡­ you¡¯re the most talented person in the cosmic human race.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Bing a Lv. 10 is nothing. Only bing a cosmic legend is worth bragging about.¡± ¡°How many people in the entire cosmic human race are qualified to brag?¡± Yijiu shook his head. As the two conversed¡ª Huh? Xu Jingming suddenly received a transfer order from the Primordial Research Institute. ¡°Senior Brother Yijiu, I¡¯ve received a transfer order.¡± Xu Jingming looked up at Yijiu. ¡°They want me to guard another spot in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector in three days.¡± ¡°You¡¯re leaving ck Iron?¡± Yijiu was stunned. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Yijiu sighed. ¡°I still remember that the three of us often had gatherings here over the years. Now, I¡¯m the only one left.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll have plenty of opportunities to reunite after Senior Brother Jane¡¯s revival,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°Come, let¡¯s drink to our hearts¡¯ content today.¡± Yijiu took out a fiery-red wine sk. The wine sk contained an auxiliary space that stored the wine. ¡°You¡¯re taking out your precious wine sk?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°You previously limited it to three cups of Scarlet Fire Wine every time.¡± ¡°Drink as much as you can today!¡± Yijiu was extremely forthright. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Don¡¯t regret it!¡± ¡­ As an Origin lifeform, Xu Jingming only stopped when he was a little tipsy. Half of the wine in the fiery wine sk was gone, making Yijiu feel the pinch. This was already Xu Jingming showing mercy. The next day, Xu Jingming bade farewell to Senior Brother Yijiu. ¡°I¡¯ll get going,¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said as he looked at the big-headed Senior Brother Yijiu. They had been together for nearly 100 years, so they naturally had a good rtionship. ¡°Reach Lv. 10 as soon as possible! This era belongs to you!¡± Yijiu said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best,¡± Xu Jingming replied and left through spacetime. ****** In a secluded manor on Squareprosp, a white-robed elder sat in a chair and leisurely read the information on the projection. Xu Jingming suddenly appeared above the and took a step into the manor. ¡°Senior Brother Sang,¡± Xu Jingming greeted with a smile. The white-robed elder got up and smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°I only found out after receiving the mission from the research institute that the mysterious guardian who gave the Hellions a headache was you, Junior Brother Wu Ming. For you to have grasped high-dimensional powers nearly a hundred years ago, impressive.¡± ¡°It¡¯s only high-dimensional traveling,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Senior Brother Sang is the number one Lv. 10 Origin lifeform in the Primordial Research Institute.¡± Senior Brother Sang¡¯s real name was Maxon Primestar Chu. He was the former emperor of the Primestar civilization who had just abdicated. Now that he was free after his abdication, the Primordial Research Institute arranged for him to resolve the problem regarding Sovereign Moyou. Many people believed that he was the number one Lv. 10 Origin lifeform in the Primordial Research Institute. On the one hand, his status was high enough. After all, he was the emperor of the Primestar civilization. On the other hand, he indeed had extremely terrifying strength. ¡°Have a seat, Junior Brother,¡± Maxon said. Xu Jingming sat down. Maxon poured the tea. ¡°This is tea brewed with Thousand Leaf Grass; I¡¯ve always liked it. Try it.¡± ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother.¡± Xu Jingming held his teacup and took a sip. The moment the tea entered his mouth, it diffused into his entire body, and his senses became much sharper. His perception of spacetime, matter, and energy clearly increased. ¡°This tea?¡± Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. ¡°It¡¯s quite helpful for one¡¯s senses. I¡¯ll give you some Thousand Leaf Grass in a while,¡± Maxon said with a smile. ¡°Oh right, I came to the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector to deal with Moyou. After I finish off Moyou, I¡¯ll be fighting the Void Celestials. You should be very familiar with Moyou, right?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Sovereign Moyou probably lost control and is gradually being assimted by those eyes, but he has also be stronger.¡± ¡°ording to the information I received, there¡¯s the abyss hidden in his eye world?¡± Maxon asked. ¡°I don¡¯t know much either. Senior Brother Jane was suppressed by one eye and eventually died, but Senior Brother Yijiu was swallowed by the other eye and blocked it,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Senior Brother Yijiu said that Sovereign Moyou probably has the strength of one of the top five Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in the Primordial Research Institute.¡± Maxon nodded in thought. ¡°Senior Brother, any confidence?¡± Xu Jingming asked. There was no doubt about Senior Brother Maxon¡¯s strength. ... ¡°We¡¯ll only know when we fight,¡± Maxon said. ¡°Just send me to his Nightmare World when the timees.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡­ More than a monthter, in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, Sovereign Moyou led a team to carry out small-scale plundering. After all, medium andrge-scale plundering was rtively rare; Moyou couldn¡¯t hold back. Xu Jingming and Maxon immediately headed over after receiving the mission. The first interception killed a Lv. 9 Hellion Overlord. They only encountered Sovereign Moyou on their second interception. Whoosh. Xu Jingming was very cautious. As a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform, he didn¡¯t dare to appear in front of Sovereign Moyou even though he had the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s protection. He carried out high-dimensional traveling as usual and observed from a high-dimensional perspective. ¡°I see it.¡± Xu Jingming could clearly see the huge Nightmare World fuse into the universe from higher dimensions. ¡°Leave it to me.¡± Maxon could still speak in high-dimensional space. ... Xu Jingming threw him out. Maxon plummeted from high-dimensional space and appeared in the vast Nightmare World. Huh? In the huge Nightmare World with a diameter of about two trillion kilometers, two huge eyes opened and looked at the white-robed elder, Maxon. ¡°Spacetime is like a cage. You and I are both in it.¡± Maxon walked to the two huge eyes. With his voice, an evenrger cage appeared,pletely enveloping the entire Nightmare World. ¡°Emperor of the human Primestar civilization, Maxon?¡± The two huge eyes were filled with excitement. ¡°You¡¯re the most delicious prey I¡¯ve ever encountered.¡± One of the huge eyes took the initiative to envelop him. Maxon didn¡¯t resist and instead took the initiative to walk in. In just ten seconds¡ª ¡°Ah!¡± A miserable scream echoed throughout the Nightmare World. Terrifying mes rose from the huge eye that trapped Maxon. Under the mes, the pupils of the eye began to crack and tear. ¡°You¡¯ve grasped the Primordial Star me?¡± Sovereign Moyou was rmed. The abyss in his eyes copsed from the heat. After all, this was only an illusory abyss. ¡°If I had grasped the true Primordial Star me, you would already be dead.¡± Bathed in mes, Maxon was like a fiery god. Terrifying mes rose and burned, and new cracks constantly appeared in the eyes and pupils. ¡°Spacetime Cage, Void Incineration.¡± Maxon¡¯s eyes were indifferent as the mes he erupted quickly spread out, covering a wider area. Wherever it passed, the Nightmare power was burned into nothingness. ¡°Ahhh, it hurts.¡± With a roar, the two huge eyes mmed into the spacetime cage, causing it to copse. Nightmare power seeped into the outside world, and with a whoosh, the entire Nightmare World disappeared. The Nightmare World has fused into the universe, allowing him to escape through the universe? Maxon stood still and frowned slightly. Soon, Xu Jingming¡ªwho had received the news¡ªarrived. ¡°Senior Brother.¡± Xu Jingming came close. ¡°How was it?¡± ¡°Those two eyes are core to the Nightmare World.¡± Maxon shook his head. ¡°With Sovereign Moyou¡¯s control over these two eyes, we have to destroy them to kill him.¡± ¡°Can they be destroyed?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°They are two inanimate objects after all,¡± Maxon said. ¡°Give me more time, and I¡¯m confident in destroying them. However, the Nightmare World spans over two trillion kilometers, so it¡¯s very difficult to trap itpletely. Even if I can¡­ the restraints will weaken due to therge area. I won¡¯t be able to withstand Sovereign Moyou¡¯s desperate strike.¡± It was already unbelievable that Maxon could use Spacetime Cage to trap the entire Nightmare World. After all, the restraints were weakened across the vast area; Moyou just needed to direct his strength in one direction when escaping. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Junior Brother, can you observe where his Nightmare World has fled with your high-dimensional traveling? As long as you can catch up and attack a few times in a row, you have a chance of killing him,¡± Maxon said. ¡°I can¡¯t.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ll try again after I reach Lv. 10.¡± Maxon nodded. ¡°This madness that Sovereign Moyou exhibits willst a hundred years at most.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡­ Sovereign Moyou returned to his encampment, the lonely. ¡°Ah.¡± Sovereign Moyou covered his right eye in pain, but cracks could still be seen on his jade-green right eye. Damn you, Maxon. He should be considered the strongest below cosmic legends, but he still can¡¯t do anything to me. Sovereign Moyou sneered softly before enduring the pain. At the same time, as the assimtion deepened, more memories in these eyes fused into his consciousness. ¡­ Under the night sky. Xu Jingming sat on the balcony of the study, but an extremely tiny object was condensing in front of him. A total of 100 billionyersbined to form the most basic M?bius Force structural model. This was also the most difficult of the six evolutionary models needed for Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯s Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. Xu Jingming looked at it¡ªit was insignificant that even cosmic lifeforms couldn¡¯t see through, but Xu Jingming could clearly see its beauty. ¡°I seeded,¡± Xu Jingming whispered. ¡°I can break through to Lv. 10 next.¡± Chapter 571 - 571 Lv. 10 (Final Chapter of Volume) 571 Lv. 10 (Final Chapter of Volume) In the martial arts arena of his personal space within the virtual world. At the top of the snow mountain was a mirror-likeke. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged by it. It¡¯s been nearly 100 years since my mental strength reached Lv. 10 visualization, and I¡¯vepletely grasped the six evolutionary models. Next is to grasp the life structure units. Xu Jingming waved his hand, and an extremely huge Force structure unit appeared over the snow mountain andke. This was a model that had long been recorded in the Heavenly Python Evolution legacy. Its structure was a little like a horizontal 8, like an entangled snake! It was like an iparable work of art that was absolutely symmetrical. From every angle, it gave off a feeling of perfection. Floating above theke, it was more than a kilometer in size. Even so, it was extremely intricate. This is the Force structure of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform from the Heavenly Python Evolution lineage. Xu Jingming gazed at it. As long as I can construct one, it can grow and replicate, transforming my entire body. Let¡¯s begin. This was Xu Jingming¡¯s first attempt. Although he had made sufficient preparations in every aspect, it was naturally harder to fuse aplete life structure unit with the previous six models. It was connected with the M?bius model, perfectlybining spacetime, matter, and energy. Huh? Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind the errors in his first attempt. I just grasped the M?bius model after all, so it¡¯s indeed a little difficult for me to immediately fuse the six models to construct a life Force unit. After summarizing the reasons for his failure, Xu Jingming began his second attempt. Over and over again¡­ In the following days, Xu Jingming spent most of his time trying to construct Life Force units. Halfway through, Xu Jingming even received three Primordial Research Institute missions, all of which involved intercepting and killing Hellions! He also brought along Senior Brother Maxon to deal with Sovereign Moyou time and time again. Sovereign Moyou was injured by Maxon every time, but the former shrugged it off. Instead, he took the initiative to fight every time and only chose to escape after being seriously injured. Sovereign Moyou is bing crazier. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t stop him and could only focus on constructing life structures. Other than the interception mission, Xu Jingming spent almost all his energy on life structure units. ¡­ By the snow mountainke. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and looked at the extremely tiny life structure unit in front of him that had sessfully formed, revealing a look of delight. I did it faster than I expected! After grasping the M?bius model, it took me three months to construct the life structure unit. Next is the virtual breakthrough in the virtual world. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t stop at all and began trying. Reaching Lv. 10 in mental strength far exceeded the requirements of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, so Xu Jingming was pleasantly surprised to seed on his first attempt. Beside the snow mountainke, Xu Jingming experienced a sublimation of his life, and he stepped into a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. After familiarizing himself with the taste of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, Xu Jingming synchronized his body with reality with a thought and returned to being a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. Let¡¯s do another virtual breakthrough. Three dayster. Xu Jingming stood on the balcony and watched the sun rise, its rays illuminating half the sky. I was a little unfamiliar with the virtual world breakthroughs in the beginning, but I became more and more familiar with them over the past three days. I tried 36 times, and the sess rate was 100%. I¡¯ve also tried constructing life structure units in reality, and it was equally easy. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. I¡¯m very well-prepared. It¡¯s time to break through. Xu Jingming took a step and left the for the Primordial Research Institute headquarters. A breakthrough in one¡¯s lifeform level couldn¡¯t be disturbed at all! At this moment, Origin lifeforms were the most fragile. Every Lv. 9 Origin lifeform would head to a sufficiently safe ce for their breakthrough. ****** At the Primordial Research Institute headquarters, the entire was as quiet as ever. There was almost nobody around. Xu Jingming flew high in the sky and rented a cultivation chamber at headquarters through the virtual world. Whoosh. Hended in front of the rented cultivation chamber. ¡°Wee, Wu Ming.¡± The cultivation chamber door automatically opened. Xu Jingming walked in, and the door automatically closed. As the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute, it won¡¯t be easy for even Paramount aliens to barge in, right? Xu Jingming sat cross-legged in the room. The room was very empty, and a faint smell filled the air. Xu Jingming felt his mind jolt when he smelled it. Let the breakthrough begin! Xu Jingming calmed his mind and easily controlled Cosmic Force with his mental strength! Xu Jingming extended his left hand and stared at a spot on the back of his hand. This spot instantly disintegrated, and he constructed a new life structure unit. As it was an extremely tiny spot, he didn¡¯t even feel any pain when it disintegrated. Construct. Heavenly Python Evolution¡¯s Lv. 10 life structure units were quickly constructed. This basic unit wasplicated and vast. Xu Jingming constructed more than 600 billionyers every second. After all, at his level, his brain¡¯s operating speed had reached an extremely terrifying level. Moreover, Xu Jingming was all too familiar with these life structure units! He could even list out the principles behind the construction of everyyer¡¯s structure. Whoosh. A tiny speck that even cosmic lifeforms couldn¡¯t see appeared bigger than a towering mountain in Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes as he quickly constructed it. This was the evolutionary method of the cosmic human race. For example, the Hellions¡¯ evolutionary method was done purely on instinct! Their bodies were different after reaching Lv. 10, but the human race was different. Every evolutionary method resulted in a Lv. 10 lifeform. Humans had extremely high technological achievements. When it didn¡¯t involve high-dimensional space, they couldpletely analyze the mysteries of the evolutionary method. As long as they were sufficiently prepared, breaking through was almost certain. Of course, once high-dimensional powers were involved, human technological knowledge could only be used as a reference. After all, most great schrs couldn¡¯t see high-dimensional space and couldn¡¯t study it. ... This was also the reason why the dean reminded Xu Jingming that reaching Lv. 100 in education was enough. ¡­ On the grass outside the cultivation chamber, Secretary General cksky appeared out of thin air. He was still holding some roasted meat in his hand as he looked in the direction of the cultivation chamber in surprise. Crack! Crack! After taking a few consecutive bites of the roasted meat, cksky finished the bones. As he ate, he watched. Wu Ming looks like he¡¯s about to break through to Lv. 10. I¡¯ve seen so many outstanding people in the history of the cosmic human race, but this Wu Ming is quite a stunner. He reached Lv. 10 after cultivating the evolutionary method for over 200 years? cksky thought to himself. That¡¯s some unrelenting momentum. However, it¡¯s not that easy to reach the Paramount realm. Human technology can¡¯t truly analyze the evolutionary path of the Paramount realm; it¡¯s just groping in the dark. It¡¯s not easy for one¡¯s mental strength to reach Lv. 12 either. Every person who has high-dimensional mental strength has undergone all kinds of tempering and has grown over a long period of time. As for creating the life structure of a high-dimensional lifeform, it¡¯s even harder. cksky felt anticipative. I wonder how long the three obstacles¡ªmind, high-dimensional strength, and the structure of a lifeform¡ªwill stop this kid. Huh? He seeded? cksky¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡­ In the cultivation chamber. Xu Jingming looked at the back of his hand. It took him 19 minutes and 27 seconds to construct the first life unit. ... ¡°What¡¯s next is simple.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Grow and replicate.¡± It was as if life was growing naturally. Under Xu Jingming¡¯s guidance, he naturally replicated a second and third life structure unit. Then, there were tens, hundreds, thousands, billions¡­ The number increased at an astonishing speed. In the first eight seconds, all the changes were still on the back of his hand. In the ninth second, it spread to more than half of his body, and in the tenth second, hepleted the transformation of his entire body, including his brain. From Lv. 8 to Lv. 9, the transformation of a cosmic lifeform¡¯s brain required caution. From Lv. 9 to Lv. 10, the brain was no longer a vital spot. It could equally be quicklypleted. Buzz. Xu Jingming¡ªwho had undergone aplete transformation and was sitting cross-legged¡ªlooked around curiously. The world looks different. Xu Jingming got up like a newborn baby and watched the new world curiously. His eyes could see more light, the fluctuations in space, and the flow of time. Time was really like a river. The effects of isomorphic external forces could change the flow of time in different regions. Time, space, matter, and energy. There are almost no secrets in this universe in front of me. Xu Jingming felt it. Moreover, I can sense the suppression and restraint of the entire universe. Just like a whale living in ake, it naturally found it too small. A Lv. 10 Origin lifeform already felt suppressed and restrained. Lv. 10 is the most perfect lifeform in the universe. If I want to be stronger, I have to break through the restraints of the universe andpletely step into high-dimensional space. Xu Jingming understood this. It¡¯s only been a few days since my birthday. Strictly speaking, I¡¯m 251 years old today and have be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, reaching the normal evolutionary limit of this universe. Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Master, congrattions,¡± Nine said excitedly. ¡°After you reach Lv. 10, you can truly unleash the strength of Primordial Battle Armor #9.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. At the same mental strength level, the brain of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform could naturally unleash greater psychic force, allowing them to increasingly draw upon the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s strength. As the cornerstone treasure of the Primordial Research Institute, Xu Jingming only had one use for the numbered Primordial Battle Armor¡ªescaping. He didn¡¯t even dare to fight the Hellion Sovereigns who had fused with high-dimensional objects. It was indeed embarrassing. ¡°Congrattions, Xu Jingming. You¡¯ve broken through to be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. I also look forward to you bing a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± The virtual world also sent a congrattory message. At the same time, Xu Jingming¡¯s status in the Primordial Research Institute automatically updated to him being a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. The moment the information was updated, Deputy Dean Redmond was updated. ¡­ On the grass outside the cultivation chamber. cksky happily took a bite of the roasted meat and chewed on it. Suddenly, Redmond appeared beside him. ¡°Redmond, you¡¯re here,¡± cksky greeted. ¡°Xu Jingming has reached Lv. 10?¡± Redmond couldn¡¯t hide his surprise. ¡°That¡¯s some talent.¡± As the two of them watched, the cultivation chamber door opened, and Xu Jingming walked out. Final Chapter of Volume¡ªOrigin Lifeform Chapter 572 - 572 Famous 572 Famous Xu Jingming saw two figures on the grass outside the cultivation chamber and immediately walked over. He bowed and greeted, ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond, Secretary General cksky.¡± ¡°Impressive.¡± cksky smiled at Xu Jingming. Redmond nodded and said, ¡°From the moment you came into contact with the evolutionary method, you took a total of 222 years to be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. That¡¯s impressive.¡± The two of them had very special statuses. Secretary General cksky was a high-dimensional lifeform created by the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s dean. Of course, he was only a carrier when out, but his knowledge probably exceeded that of any Origin lifeform. Deputy Dean Redmond was an existence second only to the Paramount realm in this era, and he was recognized as having a high chance of reaching the Paramount realm. In fact, his foundation was bolstered after obtaining the ck-red fruit from Xu Jingming, and his chances of reaching the Paramount realm increased. There weren¡¯t many people in the entire human race who caught their eye. Xu Jingming was clearly one of the more dazzling ones. ¡°But don¡¯t let it get to your head,¡± Redmond said. ¡°With your talent, Lv. 10 is nothing. Your goal is to be a high-dimensional lifeform! This is also the dean¡¯s expectations of you.¡± ¡°What¡¯s next for you is to make preparations for bing a high-dimensional lifeform,¡± cksky said. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Got it.¡± He also yearned to be a high-dimensional lifeform. He reached Lv. 10 at the age of 251! He still had nearly 100,000 years to live. Such a long lifespan was used to break through to be a high-dimensional lifeform. ¡°To be a high-dimensional lifeform, you first have to be a cosmic legend,¡± Redmond said. ¡°The symbol of a cosmic legend is theprehension of high-dimensional powers.¡± ¡°Deputy Dean, please give me some pointers.¡± Xu Jingming was still quite puzzled in this regard. Too many Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms were stuck at the limit of Lv. 10. Even if they used high-dimensional weapons and objects to unleash high-dimensional powers, they were only borrowing. To figure it out themselves? This was a problem that troubled countless predecessors. ¡°Humans, Hellions, Shadows, Void Celestials, and all kinds of cosmic races don¡¯t have any good ideas on how to be a cosmic legend¡ªit has gued countless Origin lifeforms.¡± Redmond looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°The only way is to first grasp the knowledge in the universe and reach the limit of Lv. 10 on the path you¡¯re good at. Then, you can try to understand high-dimensional space.¡± ¡°How can I understand higher dimensions without seeing it?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Therefore¡­¡± cksky said, ¡°Generally speaking, almost every cosmic legend has their mental strength reach higher dimensions first! They rely on their mental strength to observe high-dimensional space and understand it. That¡¯s why they can unleash high-dimensional powers one day.¡± Redmond nodded. ¡°It¡¯s very rare for one to be a cosmic legend without breaking through mentally.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Understood. My mind has reached Lv. 12 visualization! Once I¡¯ve umted enough knowledge, I¡¯ll use my mind to observe high-dimensional space¡­¡± ¡°umtion.¡± Redmond nodded. ¡°This is the only way. The deeper the umtion, the higher the chance of a breakthrough. For example, I cultivate many high-dimensional powers at the same time, and I¡¯ve grasped three high-dimensional powers! I then verify them with each other. Even the cosmic fruit you gave me is another high-dimensional power path, so through cross-reference, the path for a breakthrough will naturally be clearer.¡± Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. Redmond¡¯s umtion was indeed terrifying. Even though everyone knew how difficult it was to be a high-dimensional lifeform, they were optimistic about his breakthrough! ¡°I believe you will be better than me in the future,¡± Redmond said with a smile. He was confident that he could reach the Paramount realm in the future. Looking at the current era¡­ he felt that only Xu Jingming had a chance of reaching the Paramount realm like him. High-dimensional space was equally cruel. Of the Paramount realm humans still living today, only three were Eternal high-dimensional lifeforms. The weaker high-dimensional lifeforms were dead. Therefore, Redmond hoped for morepanions. The stronger they were, the better. Only by supporting each other could they go further! In high-dimensional space, high-dimensional lifeforms from the same race¡ªhumans¡ªwere clearly the most trustworthy. ¡°Xu Jingming, let me remind you,¡± cksky said. ¡°Primordial Battle Armor #9 is good at spacetime and the Primordial Star. If you want to increase your strength in a short period of time, spend more effort on these two aspects.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. As the Primordial Battle Armor was created by the dean, and the dean¡¯s lifework was spent on the Primordial Star Conjecture, the numbered Primordial Battle Armor was definitely suitable for the Primordial Star lineage no matter which direction it was leaning in. Primordial Battle Armor #9 focused on spacetime and the Primordial Star. ¡°The research institute has updated the news of you reaching Lv. 10! I believe the official members of the research institute will quickly learn of it,¡± Redmond remarked. ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance, Oohook Star Alliance, and Earth¡¯s civilization will also immediately know of your breakthrough.¡± ¡°Indeed,¡± Xu Jingming said helplessly. ¡°I¡¯ve already received many congrattory letters. I¡¯ll be busy in the next few days.¡± ¡°Bing a Lv. 10 is a joyous asion for every Origin lifeform. It¡¯s normal to be busy,¡± ckskymented with a smile. ¡­ Lv. 10 was almost the limit of an Origin lifeform¡¯s life. After all, it was too difficult to be a cosmic legend or a high-dimensional lifeform. Therefore, arge-scale celebration was held when one reached Lv. 10. ¡°What? Lord Xu Jingming has reached Lv. 10?¡± ¡°That fast?¡± ¡°Our Earth¡¯s civilization has a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform?¡± The entire Earth¡¯s civilization boiled over with excitement when they received the news. Every administrative, mineral, and even many spaceships floating in the universe began to broadcast this breaking news. ¡°Lord Wu Ming, the Executive Senator of the Oohook Star Alliance and the greatest leader of Earth¡¯s civilization, has officially broken through to be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform! The Cosmic Human Alliance has sent congrattory letters. The Oohook Star Alliance has sent congrattory letters. All the Star Alliances in the 34 cosmic sectors have sent congrattory letters. Tens of thousands ofrge corporations have sent congrattory letters¡­¡± News from Earth¡¯s officials was released continuously. Countless people on Earth cheered excitedly when they heard the news! ¡­ In the virtual world. Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, Xu Hong and his wife, Li Chen¡¯an and his wife, Grandpa Xu, and the rest of the family gathered together and ate barbecue in the wilderness to celebrate Xu Jingming¡¯s breakthrough. As Xu Jingming was still stationed outside, the family gathered in the virtual world. I just broke through today, and the news has already spread throughout the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s cosmic sectors? Xu Jingming sighed. The virtual world¡¯s efficiency is too high. ¡°Dad, you¡¯re amazing. You reached Lv. 10 in just over 200 years!¡± Xu Lixing sighed. She knew that her father was very impressive, but she never expected him to be so exaggerated. ¡°I heard that the peripheral members of the core lineage recruited by the Primordial Research Institute, Spacetime Ind, and Eternal Academy are usually close to bing Origin lifeforms in 1,000 years. It¡¯s very rare for anyone to be an Origin lifeform in 200 years. Dad, you reached Lv. 10 in 200 years!¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°It¡¯s still eptable.¡± ¡°You say it¡¯s eptable, but you¡¯re feeling good, right?¡± Xu Lixing sighed. ¡°Why is it that my dad is so impressive, but it¡¯s so difficult for me to cultivate the evolutionary method?¡± ... ¡°Your dad often exins it to you in detail, but you just can¡¯tprehend it.¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head. Xu Jingming was out of solutions too. He would exin to his daughter things he found very simple by breaking them into dozens of points, but his daughter would misunderstand him repeatedly. ¡°It¡¯s really difficult, alright?¡± Xu Lixing said helplessly. ¡°Take it slow. There¡¯s no rush,¡± Xu Jingmingforted, but he was muttering to himself. Compared to Deputy Dean Redmond¡¯s son, Tejano, his daughter was much better. At the very least, she was an outstandingary lifeform and had relied on herself to be a cosmic lifeform at a young age. The universe was vast, and there were countless geniuses in countless gxies. His daughter was indeed inferior to countless geniuses in the universe. Xu Jingming also realized this and epted the fact that his daughter¡¯s talent was inferior to his. This was very normal. People like Redmond and Xu Jingming were the handful of people that stood out in the entire history of the cosmic human race. The probability of Tejano and Xu Lixing catching up to their fathers was extremely low. ****** Tejano was sitting at his desk. There was arge amount of financial information on the projection, but he wasn¡¯t in the mood to read it. Xu Jingming has reached Lv. 10? Tejano rubbed his forehead in a daze. His speed of reaching Lv. 10 is much faster than dad¡¯s. It¡¯s crazy! I could tell at a nce that he had limitless potential, but this potential¡­ is much higher than I guessed. Could it be that he¡¯s going to reach the Paramount realm? ... Tejano felt stifled. The young man he watched grow and guided was bing a high-dimensional lifeform? I know I¡¯m not talented on the evolutionary path, but I was on par with Xu Jingming back then! On Earth¡¯s Cosmos Ranking, I was the closest to Xu Jingming¡¯s strength, Tejano thought. When he bes a high-dimensional lifeform one day, I¡¯ll show off thebat videos and Cosmos Ranking when I fought him. The more Tejano thought about it, the happier he became. ¡­ After Lunarstar inherited the throne of the Primestar civilization, Lunardo¡¯s status rose. After all, there were too few people in the Lunarstar lineage¡­ It was impossible for Lunarstar to do everything personally. Many things were left to his subordinates, so his younger brother, Lunardo, naturally grasped a portion of the authority. ¡°Tell me, what has happened in the 34 cosmic sectors recently?¡± Lunardoy there with his legs crossed, looking extremely rxed as two winged women massaged him gently. He had to understand the major matters of the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s cosmic sectors every day, but he couldn¡¯t be bothered to look at the projection himself. He got the beautiful assistant to report it. A beautiful assistant with a soft tail said respectfully, ¡°Your Excellency, the many events that have happened in the various cosmic sectors in the past 22 hours in order of importance is: Earth¡¯s Lord Wu Ming has officially broken through to be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform.¡± Whoosh. Lunardo was lyingfortably with his legs crossed when he suddenly sat up when he heard the news. ¡°What did you say?¡± Lunardo stared at the beautiful assistant. ¡°Lord Wu Ming has broken through to be a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform.¡± The beautiful assistant turned anxious. ¡°All of you, get lost.¡± Lunardo frowned in frustration. With a wave of his hand, the surrounding women retreated. Lunardo immediately tapped open the projection and carefully read the detailed information. Xu Jingming¡¯s breakthrough was announced by the Primordial Research Institute. He reached Lv. 10 so quickly? Lunardo was a little nervous. After some thought, he immediately contacted his brother. Buzz¡ª A figure appeared on the projection¡ªit was Lunarstar in a luxurious ck robe who looked at him. ¡°Brother,¡± Lunardo said obsequiously, ¡°do you know about Xu Jingming?¡± ¡°Remember,¡± Lunarstar said coldly, ¡°give him a congrattory gift ording to the normal rules¡ªnot too much, not too little. Don¡¯t do anything else. Don¡¯t have any dealings with him.¡± ¡°How would I dare provoke him? It¡¯s fine as long as he doesn¡¯t provoke me,¡± Lunardo replied. Lunarstar nodded. ¡°It¡¯s good that you know!¡± Then, the figure in the projection dissipated. ****** In the distant Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, Xu Jingming stood alone in a deste cosmos. He had already returned from the Primordial Research Institute. I have to familiarize myself with my strength after reaching Lv. 10 as soon as possible. I wonder if I can track Sovereign Moyou with my high-dimensional traveling. Xu Jingming had just broken through after all, so he didn¡¯t have an urate understanding of his improvement in every aspect. He had to experiment time and time again to determine it. Chapter 573 - 573 Overall Improvement 573 Overall Improvement Xu Jingming stood alone in the vast cosmos. I¡¯ll try high-dimensional traveling first! This was the only way to track Sovereign Moyou. When the Nightmare World fused with the universe, he had to use high-dimensional means to detect its traces. Xu Jingming carefully experienced the feeling that was different from a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform¡¯s. After a lifeform¡¯s transformation, although their mental realm was the same, the mental strength unleashed by the lifeform was much greater. Boom! Boom! The psychic force erupted from a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform¡¯s brain and fused into Primordial Battle Armor #9. Xu Jingming felt the limits of the battle armor that he previously felt had infinite potential. Although he couldn¡¯t mobilize 100% for the time being, he could already mobilize about 60%. In fact, the numbered Primordial Battle Armor was mainly prepared for Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms during their construction. As for cosmic legends? Theyprehended high-dimensional powers and had taken their own paths. They didn¡¯t need to borrow high-dimensional powers, and an appropriate high-dimensional weapon might be more suitable for them. As for the numbered Primordial Battle Armor, it was only icing on the cake for them. I can mobilize 60% of the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s strength now? If my mental strength reaches Lv. 11, I can probably have perfect mobilization, Xu Jingming thought. However, 60% of the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s strength is still a force to be reckoned with. Let¡¯s escape this spacetime. Boom! The power Xu Jingming mobilized was too great; it had undergone a qualitative changepared to when he was at Lv. 9. He was like a little loach that had turned into a divine dragon. Instantly, Xu Jingming escaped the restraints of the spacetimeyers and arrived in high-dimensional space. The Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s vast strength covered a much wider area. Xu Jingming looked down at the real universe. The real universe was like a model, and it spanned a much wider area. High-dimensional observation range expanded to a diameter of 1,087 light-years? Xu Jingming was a little surprised. Is this real high-dimensional observation? The previous range was too small. Many powerhouses who have grasped high-dimensional powers can instantly escape dozens of light-years away. ¡°Master, you barely escaped the spacetime restraints previously. You couldn¡¯t even escape the spacetime restraints in the auxiliary universe,¡± Nine replied. ¡°You only reached the threshold previously, so your observation range was naturally small. And now¡­ this is only the normal high-dimensional observation range for Primordial Battle Armor #9.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°I get it. You mean that I was too weak in the past.¡± ¡°Master, it¡¯s already impressive that you can enter high-dimensional space with the little strength you mobilized from the Primordial Battle Armor as a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform,¡± Nine immediately ttered. ¡°Don¡¯t suck up to me.¡± Xu Jingming tried high-dimensional traveling several more times. Next, it¡¯s Spacetime Travel. Xu Jingming took a step in the deste cosmos and left the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector, arriving in a dark void. The limit of Spacetime Travel is about 7.3 billion light-years. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. I¡¯ll try its stability next! Boom! The surrounding Force trembled, and spacetime exploded, producing extremely intense tremors. In such vibrating spacetime, Xu Jingming still took a step and easily used Spacetime Travel. Spacetime Suppression. The turbulent spacetime was instantly suppressed, but under the suppression, Xu Jingming still forcefully tore through spacetime and escaped. He tried again and again. No matter the kind of move¡ªfreezing, quaking, explosions, chaos, Spacetime Exile, Cosmic Prison, Tidal Domain, Infinite Domain, orser sts¡ªXu Jingming could use Spacetime Travel. No matter how harsh the environment was, it could forcefully pass through a spacetime wormhole and allow him to teleport instantly. I used all my means and even trapped myself in a Spacetime Prison, but I could still tear through a spacetime wormhole. Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. ¡°Master, high-dimensional traveling and Spacetime Travel are moves you¡¯re best at. Now that they have improved greatly, my experience tells me that¡­ you should be able to use Spacetime Travel as long as there¡¯s no interference from high-dimensional powers,¡± Nine said. Nine had the experience of working with its past masters, so it naturally made an evaluation based on the might Xu Jingming disyed. There¡¯s no way to prate a spacetime wormhole once there¡¯s high-dimensional interference? Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°When that happens, you can carry out high-dimensional traveling,¡± Nine said. ¡°Of the numbered battle armors, I¡¯m the best at escaping.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. Yes, with thebination of Spacetime Travel and high-dimensional traveling, it was too difficult to stop him unless a cosmic legend was in the way. I¡¯ll try the other moves as well. Xu Jingming began to try them one by one to determine his strength. Half an hourter. Hu! A dark snake that snaked hundreds of millions of kilometers coiled up. Xu Jingming stood above the snake¡¯s head, which wasparable to the size of a star. This move was also a move Xu Jingming naturally grasped after his Heavenly Python Evolution reached Lv. 10. Anyone who reached Lv. 10 could use Cosmic Force to construct a Heavenly Python. It was only because Xu Jingming used the power of the Primordial Battle Armor that the Heavenly Python was so massive. ¡°Master, the might of all moves has been urately determined,¡± Nine said. Xu Jingming nodded, and a projection appeared in front of him, clearly listing all the moves. ¡°High-dimensional traveling (Cosmic Legend), Spacetime Travel (Cosmic Legend), Origin Disintegration (Cosmic Legend), Heavenly Python (Lv. 10 Limit), Spacetime Maze (Lv. 10 Limit), Cosmic Prison (Lv. 10 Limit), Cosmic Rift (Lv. 10 Limit), Infinite Domain (Lv. 10 Limit), Laser (Lv. 10 Limit), Tidal Domain (Lv. 10 Limit), Matter Annihtion (Lv. 10 Limit), River of Time (Peak Lv. 10)¡­¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°My understanding of many moves hasn¡¯t improved, but with greater Cosmic Force avable, my might has been raised.¡± It was like a fireball. The might of a small fireball was limited, but if hundreds or thousands of them gathered, its might would naturally increase. ¡°Why don¡¯t you differentiate the Cosmic Legend moves?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°For example, the strength of Hellion Sovereigns who have fused with high-dimensional objects varies greatly.¡± ¡°Master, I have a detailed database that can urately determine ordinary spacetime moves in the universe,¡± Nine replied. ¡°But high-dimensional powers are all kinds of strange. Some high-dimensional strength moves appear very weak, but they are actually very terrifying. I can only ssify all high-dimensional strength moves as Cosmic Legend. As for the threat level, you¡¯ll have to determine it yourself.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. I finally have a Cosmic Legend offensive move. Xu Jingming reached out and condensed a spear in his hand, casually tapping the space in front of him. A tap of the speartip sent a terrifying might through all the spacetimeyers and stabbed out a hole. The hole even reached out for more than ten kilometers. Beyond the cosmic hole was a gray area that made Xu Jingming¡¯s heart palpitate. Everything in the grayish area was distorted. The Force dissipated, warping in obliteration. ... Origin Disintegration¡¯s destructive power is only strong when its might is concentrated, Xu Jingming thought. I used the might of the Primordial Battle Armor and my understanding of spacetime to deliver such a strike. The w is that the range is too small. Xu Jingming understood that although a hole spanning more than ten kilometers had appeared, it was actually only one point that was truly prated. Such an attack probably lines the bottom for powerhouses who have grasped high-dimensional powers, Xu Jingming thought. But with high-dimensional traveling and Spacetime Travel, I can appear and disappear unpredictably. I can constantly attack, bringing about some level of deterrence. Xu Jingming had previously avoided powerhouses who had grasped high-dimensional powers. Now, he could already exchange blows with them. ¡­ Squareprosp. After Xu Jingming determined his strength, he returned and met up with Maxon. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming,¡± the white-robed Maxon said with a smile. ¡°You reached Lv. 10 after cultivating the evolutionary method for 222 years. Impressive.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already received more than a million congrattory letters today,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. He was numb to all of them. Almost all the Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, many Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms, and all kinds of factions sent congrattory letters. The congrattory gifts naturally apanied the congrattory letters. ... Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms were poorer and gave fewer gifts. The congrattory gifts for Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms were usually one trillion cosmic dors. Xu Jingming was numb from receiving these gifts. Together, they were more than the spoils of war obtained on the border battlefield over the years. Of course, it was also because Xu Jingming¡¯s talent was terrifying that almost all Lv. 10s sent him a congrattory gift. If it were an ordinary Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, not many people would have sent gifts. ¡°To think someone will find celebratory gifts excessive.¡± Maxon shook his head. ¡°When I inherited the throne back then, I might not have received as many congrattory gifts as you. Oh right, you just broke through to Lv. 10. ording to the rules, you should have a break, right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The research institute gave me a break to slowly umte strength, but I think it¡¯s best to finish off Sovereign Moyou first.¡± ¡°Are you confident?¡± Maxon¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°That¡¯s right. You could already do high-dimensional traveling at Lv. 9. Now that you¡¯ve reached Lv. 10, the unleashed might of the high-dimensional treasure will definitely increase greatly.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°I¡¯m not sure how far Sovereign Moyou¡¯s Nightmare World can escape in an instant after fusing into the universe, but I think¡­ I have a high chance of tracking him.¡± ¡°That will do.¡± Maxon nodded. ¡°He won¡¯t be able to escape if we work together.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Sang, how many attacks do you need?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°If he¡¯s focused on fleeing, I would probably need over ten times. If he were really crazy enough to fight me head-on, a few times would do,¡± Maxon replied. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Next, we¡¯ll have to wait for Sovereign Moyou.¡± ¡°He¡¯s getting crazier and crazier. He will probably take action within a month. After killing him, I can head to the Void Celestial battlefield.¡± Maxon was kind of ranked first among the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms after all. If it weren¡¯t for Moyou losing control, the research institute wouldn¡¯t have transferred him over. ****** Before the Hellions could plunder again, they received news of Senior Brother Jane¡¯s revival. Senior Brother Jane has been revived? Xu Jingming was originally focused on studying in his study when he suddenly received a message from Yijiu. ¡°I¡¯m on my way.¡± In the virtual world, Xu Jingming and Yijiu met up and visited Jane. Jane¡¯s personal space was of nature¡ªcalm and beautiful. There was an ordinary mountain and a limestone building at the foot of the mountain. Jane lived in this limestone building. ¡°Senior Brother Jane.¡± ¡°Junior Brother Jane.¡± Xu Jingming and Yijiu arrived together. The originally cold Senior Brother Jane smiled and walked out the door, taking the initiative to wee them. ¡°Senior Brother Yijiu, Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± After all, the three of them had shared moments together for nearly a hundred years and had a deep rtionship. ¡°You didn¡¯t contact us immediately after you were revived,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°I only guessed that you had been revived when I heard that Eternal Academy¡¯s Tower Master had descended for a short period of time to revive a batch of dead Origin lifeforms.¡± ¡°I was resurrected not long ago. I¡¯m still reflecting on the battle I had,¡± Jane exined. Chapter 574 - 574 Tracking Moyou 574 Tracking Moyou Senior Brother Jane weed the two into the courtyard before they sat down at a long stone table in the courtyard. Just like in the past hundred years, the three of them took out good wine, delicacies, fruits, and snacks and chatted as they ate and drank. ¡°What did youe up with?¡± Yijiu asked as he drank. ¡°My mental strength iscking,¡± Jane said. ¡°Although my mind has reached Lv. 11, I barely managed to maintain a sliver of consciousness after falling into the eye¡¯s abyss. I could only unleash a small portion of my strength. For example, Senior Brother Yijiu, you were also trapped in the eye, but you could still unleash your strength. Moyou had nothing on you.¡± Yijiu nodded. ¡°Yes, having a strong mind allows one to resist the power of Nightmare better.¡± !! ¡°Senior Brother, if your mental strength can reach high-dimensional, you can observe high-dimensional space and understand it. I believe your chances of bing a cosmic legend will significantly increase,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Yeah! But how difficult is it to reach high-dimensional?¡± Jane remarked. Xu Jingming gazed on. The three steps to bing a high-dimensional lifeform: high-dimensional mental strength, personally grasping high-dimensional strength, and constructing a high-dimensional lifeform. Every step was harder than the other. Just having high-dimensional mental strength¡­ left countless people stuck. I¡¯ve cultivated the evolutionary method for more than 200 years, and I¡¯m considered one of the top talents in the history of cosmic humans. However, my mental strength is only at the 10th level after 200 years, Xu Jingming thought. Mental strength can¡¯t be rushed. Yijiu put down his wine ss and said, ¡°There are more than 50,000 Lv. 10 human Origin lifeforms, but less than 100 have high-dimensional mental strength! Almost all of them cultivated for 50,000 years before their minds reached high-dimensional.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Jane nodded. ¡°But there are also extraordinary people. For example, Deputy Dean Redmond and Senior Sister Primordial One attained high-dimensional minds in just a few millennia. I¡¯ve cultivated for more than 10,000 years. Having been revived, I¡¯ve decided to focus on the mind.¡± ¡°How so?¡± Yijiu asked. ¡°I n on cultivating another volume of the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s nine core volumes, ¡®Darkness,¡¯ and try out the Dark volume¡¯s visualization,¡± Jane said softly. ¡°In the past, I only used the Primordial Star Conjecture as a reference, but the abyss in Sovereign Moyou¡¯s eyes gave me a new understanding of the Dark volume.¡± ¡°Dual cultivation?¡± Xu Jingming fell into thought. ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond cultivated many paths and even sessfully grasped three high-dimensional powers,¡± Jane said. ¡°Senior Brother Yijiu, aren¡¯t you also cultivating two paths?¡± Yijiu nodded. ¡°That¡¯s true. You¡¯ve long cultivated Mirror Domain to the limit of Lv. 10, so it¡¯s very normal for you to cultivate other paths. It¡¯s just that your choice of the Dark volume surprised me.¡± Jane¡¯s eyes turned dark as he said softly, ¡°Having seen the abyss in that eye, I believe the Mirror Domain is verypatible with darkness.¡± Xu Jingming listened. His senior brother had umted enough before cultivating other paths. He had just reached Lv. 10, and Light Rays was still far from the limit of Lv. 10, so it was naturally not suitable for him to divert his attention to other paths. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± Jane looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°You¡¯ve broken through to Lv. 10, so your high-dimensional traveling should¡¯ve improved greatly, right? Are you confident in tracking Moyou?¡± ¡°It has improved quite a bit, but we won¡¯t know if we can track him¡­ until we actually do it,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Moyou has been assimted by that pair of eyes, and his strength is still rising. You have to be careful,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°Now that your strength has broken through, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem to look straight at that pair of eyes. However, don¡¯t fall into it. Once you are trapped in the eye and see the abyss from the inside, it will impact you for the rest of your life.¡± ¡°A lifetime impact?¡± Xu Jingming fell into thought. ¡°This is because seeing the abyss is a memory. Even if you are revived after death, you will still retain such memories,¡± Yijiu said. ¡°For example, your Senior Brother Jane decided to cultivate the Dark volume after seeing the abyss once. I don¡¯t know if this is good or bad.¡± Jane smiled. ¡°Have some confidence in me, but Junior Brother Wu Ming, Senior Brother Yijiu is right. It¡¯s not suitable for you to see the abyss in the eye now. You can only barely maintain your rationality when your mental strength reaches Lv. 11. You won¡¯t be affected only when you reach Lv. 12.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I know my limits.¡± He knew very well who was stronger. ****** Less than half a month after Senior Brother Jane¡¯s revival, a t spaceship traversed the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. In the spaceship was a Hellion team led by Sovereign Moyou. The Hellion members were a little nervous. ¡°Sovereign Moyou plunders all the time. He knows that the mysterious guardian is extremely fast, but he still continues. He won¡¯t die, but we will be the ones in danger.¡± These Hellion Lv. 9 Overlords panicked. Xu Jingming¡¯s extremely efficient interception made the Hellions almost give up on small-scale plundering. However, Sovereign Moyou carried out operations again and again after he went crazy. His subordinates were very nervous every mission. ¡°It¡¯s still the same rules as in the past. As long as one member dies, the other members can choose to retreat,¡± Sovereign Moyou said leisurely. His dark-red cloak covered his entire body. The team members were respectful and didn¡¯t even dare to look at Sovereign Moyou directly. ¡°Act ording to the n.¡± With that said, Sovereign Moyou was the first to exit the spaceship, and the other Hellion members flew out. Therge spaceship disappeared, and then small spaceships quickly traversed spacetime and headed for their respective destinations. Another small-scale plundering began. ¡­ What a bustling habitable. Sovereign Moyou didn¡¯t hide at all. In outer space of an administrative with a poption of more than five billion, a huge jade-green eye¡ªspanning hundreds of billions of kilometers¡ªappeared. In front of it, an habitable with a diameter of more than 20,000 kilometers appeared minuscule. Among the countless people on the, some happened to see the huge eye that transcended everything! Some didn¡¯t see it because they were indoors or sleeping, but without exception¡­ The moment this huge eye cast its gaze on the, all the lifeforms on the, including a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform stationed here, instantly copsed and lost their consciousness. Billions of people¡¯s consciousnesses fell into the Nightmare World. The huge eye blinked, and in three seconds, the consciousness of billions of people was obliterated in the Nightmare World. Then, the huge eye disappeared. ¡­ ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming and Maxon received the mission. Sovereign Moyou was too crazy; he didn¡¯t hide at all. The huge eye that was hundreds of billions of kilometers long was discovered by the¡¯s virtual worldwork, so the mission was naturally issued. Xu Jingming brought Maxon and arrived close to 50 light-years away with just one Spacetime Travel attempt. Whoosh. Xu Jingming took another step and entered high-dimensional space with Senior Brother Maxon. In high-dimensional space, Xu Jingming spread out the immense power unleashed by Primordial Battle Armor #9, allowing him to observe space spanning a diameter of 1,087 light-years. Therefore, Xu Jingming was already very close when doing it from 50 light-years away. ¡°I see him.¡± The space with a diameter of more than a thousand light-years was like a model. Nothing could escape Xu Jingming¡¯s prying eyes. ... Xu Jingming saw the silent and the hidden Nightmare World. Sovereign Moyou was patiently waiting for the human race¡¯s interceptors. ¡°Leave it to me.¡± Senior Brother Maxon¡¯s psychic force could naturally spy on high-dimensional space and the universe. From such a distance, he had already discovered the Nightmare World. ¡°Senior Brother, be careful.¡± Xu Jingming threw him out. Senior Brother Maxonnded in the Nightmare World from high-dimensional space. Huh? In the Nightmare World, two huge jade-green eyes suddenly opened and stared at the white-robed elder, Maxon. ¡°Maxon, you¡¯re here again? Come,e on in. Please enter my eyes and see my current strength.¡± A huge eye enveloped an area spanning hundreds of billions of kilometers, making it impossible to dodge. ¡°You improved again?¡± Maxon smiled and took the initiative to walk in. The moment he entered¡ª Boom! The two parties shed many times, and Maxon immediately erupted with terrifying mes. They burned in all directions, and even the abyss in the eyes copsed from the burning. After all, Sovereign Moyou¡¯s understanding of the abyss was very superficial. ... ¡°Comfortable, refreshing.¡± The two huge eyes blinked a few times, and mes erupted in one eye. Itsted for a few seconds before cracks appeared in the burning eye and began to damage it. ¡°As expected of the number one Lv. 10 person in the Primordial Research Institute.¡± Moyou¡¯s voice echoed throughout the Nightmare World. ¡°Time¡¯s up.¡± His two huge eyes shrank and quickly shook off Maxon. The two huge eyes crashed into the distance like celestial bodies, shattering the invisible cosmic seal. The Nightmare World easily fled again. ¡­ At this moment, in high-dimensional space. Xu Jingming focused his attention and looked down, observing the entire process. When the Nightmare World fled, the Nightmare World fused into the universe and instantly traveled 232 light-years. It¡¯s still within my high-dimensional observation range. The range of his observation exceeded 1,000 light-years, and the radius was more than 500 light-years. It clearly covered the Nightmare World¡¯s range of escape. Xu Jingming had already extended his hand. He could easily reach the area within his observation range. His palm descended from high-dimensional space. ¡°Senior Brother Sang, it¡¯s up to you.¡± A huge illusory palm descended from high-dimensional space and enveloped the area where Senior Brother Maxon was. It scooped and threw! Senior Brother Maxon was thrown more than 200 light-years away! Whoosh. Senior Brother Maxon didn¡¯t resist and allowed the huge illusory palm to scoop up the area as if it were scooping up a small boat from the water before cing it in another area. It took time to describe, but in fact, the scoop and toss only took an instant. Huh? Sovereign Moyou had just teleported to another area in space when he discovered a figure descending, still within the range of his Nightmare World. ¡°Wh¡ª¡± Sovereign Moyou was surprised. Maxon was thrown here again. ¡°Spacetime Cage, Void Incineration.¡± The moment Maxon descended, he didn¡¯t show any mercy and attacked with his full strength. Under the cage, the mes burned, and the mes burned within the two huge eyes. Escape. Sovereign Moyou didn¡¯t want to waste time. As he resisted the terrifying mes, he fled as quickly as possible. In high-dimensional space, Xu Jingming took a step and maintained a distance of 50 light-years from Sovereign Moyou, overlooking the entire battlefield. His maximum escape distance doesn¡¯t exceed 300 light-years. Xu Jingming quickly calmed down. Sovereign Moyou tried his best to escape three times in a row, but Xu Jingming threw Senior Brother Maxon over every time. This also made Sovereign Moyou realize that escape wasn¡¯t an option anymore. Chapter 575 - 575 Hellion Emperor 575 Hellion Emperor In the Nightmare World, the two huge green eyes rapidly shrank and finally condensed into a thin Hellion Sovereign in a dark-red cloak. He looked at Maxon. ¡°Since you can¡¯t escape, let¡¯s fight to the death. Either you die or I die.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The mes on Maxon¡¯s body spread in all directions. His mes already had some characteristics of the Primordial Star me, burning away the power of Nightmare. Sovereign Moyou didn¡¯t care about the mes at all. Instead, he looked up at his surroundings. ¡°Dark Spearman, I know you¡¯re hiding in high-dimensional space and spying on this ce. More than a hundred years ago, I sent Uke to deal with you, but unfortunately, he failed.¡± ¡°Later on, you impacted the three cosmic sectors.¡± !! ¡°I actually can¡¯t sense you while you¡¯re hiding in high-dimensional space. You can quickly send Maxon close to me despite me escaping more than 200 light-years away,¡± Sovereign Moyou said. ¡°If I¡¯m killed this time, it will be by you. Maxon will only be your tool.¡± ¡°Moyou, don¡¯t tter me. I¡¯m weak, so I can only hide.¡± A voice descended and resounded everywhere. As long as it was within Xu Jingming¡¯s high-dimensional observation range, he could naturally transmit his voice anywhere within this range. ¡°You spoke.¡± Sovereign Moyou smiled. ¡°May I have the honor of knowing¡­ your name?¡± ¡°Hellion, just ept your death. Don¡¯t ask so many questions.¡± The voice echoed. Sovereign Moyou¡¯s expression changed slightly. At this moment, terrifying mes were rapidly spreading. Even with the Nightmare World suppressing them, the mes had spread to one-third of the area and were still expanding. ¡°I believe I¡¯ll know your identity one day.¡± With that said, Sovereign Moyou stared at Maxon. At the same time, he turned into two huge green eyes and began to fight Maxon with all his might. Maxon was very patient. Since his junior brother was confident in tracking him, he would take drastic measures topletely incinerate the Nightmare power. The lesser the Nightmare power, the weaker Sovereign Moyou would be. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s fight to the death.¡± However, Sovereign Moyou didn¡¯t want to waste time. His two huge eyes enveloped Maxon. ¡­ In high-dimensional space. Xu Jingming had been hiding here and watching everything that happened in space. Senior Brother Sang is amazing. His mes can actually keep burning using Nightmare Power as fuel. The more it burns, the more powerful the mes be, and he doesn¡¯t suffer any losses. Xu Jingming observed. As long as this continues, this me will eventually incinerate the entire Nightmare World. Therefore, Sovereign Moyou can¡¯t dy. He has to use some extreme measures. After Senior Brother Maxon was trapped in a jade-green eye, the two jade-green eyes seemed ethereal as they fused together. Boom! Boom! Boom! The cosmos trembled as terrifying mes burned in his eyes. The battle between the two continued. Huh? Xu Jingming was surprised. From high-dimensional space, he could see Senior Brother Maxon¡ªwho was trapped inside the two eyes¡ªstanding there without taking a step. No encirclement methods could affect him at all. Sovereign Moyou can¡¯t injure Senior Brother Sang? Xu Jingming was surprised. In terms of defense, Sovereign Moyou couldn¡¯t injure him at all. In terms of offense, the burning mes were invincible. The moves didn¡¯t seemplicated, but just these few moves roughly made Maxon the number one Lv. 10 in the Primordial Research Institute. Of course, he was too old, and his potential was far inferior to Senior Sister Primordial One, Senior Brother Jane, and the others. I never expected Maxon¡¯s attainments in spacetime to be in no way inferior to fire. Impressive! Finally, a voice resounded majestically. Arge number of cracks appeared in the fused jade-green eyes, and the aura of life dissipated. The Nightmare World turned ethereal, and the fused jade-green eyes split into two. The two eyes and a blood-colored horn floated in space. Maxon put all of this away. ¡°Junior Brother,e over.¡± Maxon looked up at high-dimensional space. His psychic force could sense high-dimensional space much wider than that of Sovereign Moyou, so he could also detect Xu Jingming. Whoosh. Only then did Xu Jingming descend from high-dimensional space. ¡°Senior Brother Sang.¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Is Moyou dead?¡± He couldn¡¯t detect Moyou¡¯s aura from high-dimensional space, but the jade-green eyes continued hiding terrifying strength. Perhaps Moyou was hiding among them. ¡°Yeah.¡± Maxon nodded. ¡°His life was fused into the two eyes. I¡¯ve alreadypletely incinerated him.¡± With that said, he extended his hand, and two green eyes that were slowly healing appeared in his palm. ¡°Even if Sovereign Moyou revives in the future, his strength will plummet without these two eyes. He will be negligible.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°By fusing with high-dimensional objects to be stronger, your strength will plummet once you lose them.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve finally finished off Moyou. The Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector¡¯s situation will be better.¡± Xu Jingming was in a good mood. It was because Moyou had been too crazy in the past few years, and the frequency of his massacres was too high. Arge number of habitables and Origin lifeforms died at his hands. His death could also intimidate the other Hellion Sovereigns. In fact, the human race wasn¡¯t willing to start a war because the evolutionary path for humans was mainly about umting knowledge and honing the mind. Even without war, many human evolvers could still break through if they immersed themselves in research. Hellions evolved in life-and-death battles and neededbat. ¡°Actually, Moyou couldmit suicide,¡± Maxon said. ¡°If he returned to the Hellion territory and chose tomit suicide, he could¡¯ve kept these two eyes. Without these two eyes in his body, he could have escaped the high-dimensional assimtion after his revival.¡± The source of high-dimensional assimtion was the pair of eyes. Without the eyes, he naturally wouldn¡¯t be assimted. ¡°He would rather plunder crazily thanmit suicide.¡± Maxon was a little puzzled. ¡°Perhaps he wanted to break through in a life-and-death battle,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°As long as he broke through and became a cosmic legend, I believe he could¡¯ve controlled these eyes.¡± ¡°How can it be that easy to break through to be a cosmic legend?¡± Maxon shook his head. ¡°Let¡¯s return.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He immediately brought Senior Brother Maxon across the distance and returned to Squareprosp. ... ¡­ After returning to Squareprosp, they quickly handed over the spoils of war and confirmed their received credit. After killing Moyou, Xu Jingming and Maxon shared the spoils of war and the credit equally! It was mainly because the two of them didn¡¯t care too much about the rewards. Maxon wanted to befriend this genius junior brother, while Xu Jingming was capable of earning credit at an astonishing rate, so he wasn¡¯t willing to take advantage of him. Therefore, everything was eventually split equally. The next morning, the sun rose and dyed half the sky red. ¡°After killing Moyou, my mission in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector is done,¡± the white-robed Maxon said with a smile. ¡°I won¡¯t stay any longer. I¡¯ll head to the Void Celestial battlefield today.¡± ¡°The Void Celestials are stronger than us. Senior Brother, you have to be careful,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Haha, I need stronger training to be a cosmic legend,¡± Maxon said. For example, although Sovereign Moyou was difficult to deal with, it was only for Jane and Yijiu. He couldn¡¯t even injure Maxon. The top ten of the Primordial Research Institute usually went to the Void Celestial battlefield. Maxon was roughly number one, so he naturally yearned to be there, where extremely terrifying opponents lurked. ¡°Then, I hope you can sessfully break through and be a cosmic legend,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ... ¡°Hahaha, to be honest, I feel that you will be a cosmic legend faster than me,¡± Maxon said with a smile. ¡°As for me, I don¡¯t have such lofty goals. I only hope to break through before my life ends.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯m leaving. Junior Brother, I look forward to meeting you again on the Void Celestial battlefield,¡± Maxon said. He took a step and arrived outside the, entering a spaceship. The spaceship quickly disappeared. Xu Jingming watched from afar. ¡°Senior Brother, we¡¯ll meet again on the Void Celestial battlefield,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. If he was strong enough, he would eventually head to that even more terrifying battlefield. ****** Xu Jingming, Yijiu, Jane, and some others cared a lot about Sovereign Moyou¡¯s death. Many Origin lifeforms in the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector did so as well. After all, they had suffered under the shadow of Sovereign Moyou for a long time. But in the entire cosmic human race and the Hellion race¡­ it was a trivial matter. After all, Sovereign Moyou wasn¡¯t even a cosmic legend! There were many Hellion Sovereigns who had fused with high-dimensional objects! Moyou was only rtively strong. Of the more than 10,000 Hellion Sovereigns, those ranked from the 11th to 13th¡­ How much worse could they bepared to Sovereign Moyou? Boom! Boom! In an ancient wastnd, a towering armored figure looked down from his throne carved from ck jade. The five blood-colored horns on his head resembled a crown. ¡°Your Majesty.¡± Five of the ten great Sovereigns gathered and bowed extremely respectfully. This towering figure had the appearance of a normal Hellion family head, but he was muchrger. Even though he had restrained himself, he was still nearly half a light-year tall. Sitting on the huge throne, he upied 1% of the ancient wastnd. ¡°Your Majesty,¡± the strongest cosmic legend of the Hellions, Sovereign Death Wither, said respectfully, ¡°Sovereign Moyou is dead and has lost his fused item. We can confirm that even if he¡¯s revived, he won¡¯t be able to recover his original strength. One of the ten great Sovereigns has a missing spot that needs recement.¡± The ten great Sovereigns were very important among the Hellions. Other than representing strength, it also represented arge amount of authority! Without the Progenitor and the emperor¡¯s interference, the order of the Hellions was mainly managed by the ten great Sovereigns. They had to make up for the loss of one as soon as possible; otherwise, there would be problems with the operation of the entire Hellion race. ¡°Moyou is dead and has lost his fused item?¡± The emperor looked into endless spacetime from afar. His gaze passed through many obstacles and looked at the Hellion Sovereigns within their vast territory. He observed Sovereigns who had fused with high-dimensional objects. The emperor suddenly noticed an existence¡ªit was a Hellion Sovereign chewing on a star. ¡°Sovereign Red Fire has already regained his rationality,¡± the emperor remarked. ¡°He has almost perfectly controlled that wisp of Abyssal Blood Fire. His strength is enough to be ranked among the ten Sovereigns.¡± There were many Hellion Sovereigns who had fused with high-dimensional objects, and most of them were crazy. But even if they were crazy, they might improve one day when their control increased. Their strength would naturally reach a new level. Therefore, the ranking of the Hellion Sovereigns¡¯ strength was unclear. Nobody knew who would emerge on top. For example, the Hellion Sovereigns believed to be just above the top ten weren¡¯t selected. Instead, they chose the crazy Sovereign Red Fire who wasn¡¯t that well known. ¡°Yes, Your Majesty,¡± the five Sovereigns replied respectfully. The ten great Sovereign positions were very important, but the high and mighty Hellion Progenitor ignored such matters. The Hellion Progenitor descended on his own prerogative, and they couldn¡¯t do anything about it if he didn¡¯t. Typically, important matters in the species were decided by the emperor. As a high-dimensional lifeform, the emperor¡¯s judgment was naturally urate. The Hellion Sovereigns didn¡¯t doubt him. Therefore¡ª With Sovereign Moyou¡¯s withdrawal, Sovereign Red Fire took over as one of the ten great Hellion Sovereigns. Chapter 576 - 576 Leaving No Way Out 576 Leaving No Way Out The emperor sat high on his throne, his eyes resembling two huge celestial bodies as he looked down at the five Sovereigns. ¡°How¡¯s the situation at the border?¡± ¡°Your Majesty.¡± Sovereign Death Wither reported, ¡°Our war with the human race has been proceeding normally.¡± After all, the war hadn¡¯t escted to the point where cosmic legends had to participate in the war, so the intensity of the battlefield was limited. Although Xu Jingming¡¯s interception was intimidating, it also reduced the Hellions¡¯ plundering frequency and their casualties. Of course, the number of plundering in the three cosmic sectors decreased even more. ¡°The other battlefields aren¡¯t worth mentioning, but the war with the Frosts is a little troublesome,¡± Sovereign Death Wither said. !! The Hellions¡¯ main opponents were the Humans and the Frosts. As for the other alien races, they were nothing. Humans and the Frosts were huge species that could be ranked in the universe¡¯s top five. ¡°What kind of trouble?¡± The emperor looked at him. ¡°Recently, traces of the Frosts have been discovered in the three cosmic sectors¡ªNorth Mist, Ancient Chi, and Thousand Shadows. When we discovered them, they had already silently ughtered and upied a portion of thes. Some Frosts even live and proliferate on thoses,¡± Death Wither Sovereign said. ¡°The Frosts clearly want to expand their invasion.¡± ¡°Attacking three cosmic sectors at the same time?¡± the emperor questioned. ¡°Coupled with the two cosmic sectors from before, the Frosts are attacking five of our cosmic sectors?¡± ¡°Yes, Your Majesty.¡± Death Wither nodded and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t dare to make a decision rashly, so I¡¯ve been trying to contact you, Your Majesty.¡± ¡°This matter needs to be reported to the Progenitor.¡± The emperor frowned. ¡°I¡¯ve also reported it, but the Progenitor hasn¡¯t responded,¡± Death Wither remarked. ¡°Your Majesty, humans are a race that grew up in this universe after all. The three high-dimensional human lifeforms are also very concerned about the safety of their race, but the Frosts are different. It¡¯s said that the great existence of the Frosts walked out of the abyss. Every Frost is expendable to him. Therefore, once arge-scale war breaks out, the war won¡¯t be pretty.¡± The Hellions were very belligerent. Humans weren¡¯t willing to suffer heavy losses with them, but the Frosts didn¡¯t care. The Frosts were much stronger than the Hellions. The emperor said slowly, ¡°I¡¯ll ask the Progenitor about this and let him decide how to deal with the Frosts!¡± The five Sovereigns nodded. Once the Progenitor gave the order, all the Hellions wouldn¡¯t hesitate. ¡°Give me the revival list,¡± the emperor instructed. ¡°Your Majesty, this is the revival list.¡± Death Wither respectfully handed over a golden piece of paper. The paper flew into the air, and the emperor took a look from afar before memorizing it. ¡°Resurrection for those who made sufficient contributions! For those who didn¡¯t, only Sovereigns and those with high talent shall be revived.¡± The emperor instantly made his choice. He had only selected a fifth of those who didn¡¯t make enough contributions. To the emperor, the burden of revival was still very great. If there was no need, he couldn¡¯t be bothered to revive them. Boom! Boom! Boom! Booms echoed in the surroundings. The five Sovereigns carefully observed as a huge illusory river appeared. It surged in a mighty fashion, causing the hearts of Death Wither and the other five Sovereigns to tremble. When the Hellion Progenitor did the same, the spacetime river was much calmer. When the emperor did the deed, the spacetime river surged violently and was much more terrifying. The emperor remained sitting there. He extended his huge hands and fished out amber-like figures from the illusory river. The emperor was very serious and cautious every time he scooped up the figures. Itsted for more than five minutes before he was done. These figures had returned to reality after being fished out of the past nodes. All of them naturally woke up. ¡°Your Majesty.¡± All the revived Hellion Sovereigns and Overlords bowed respectfully. ¡°Leave.¡± The emperor¡¯s eyes were filled with fatigue as he waved his hand. The five great Sovereigns, many revived Sovereigns, and Overlords were all teleported out of the ancient wastnd. The emperor sat alone and thought. The Frosts and the Void Celestials have been at war the entire time, but they actually want to invade us Hellions on arge scale? the emperor thought to himself. What¡¯s that old fellow from the Frosts thinking? He¡¯s a pitiful worm that escaped the abyss. Perhaps Gumo will squish him to death one day, yet he remains so crazy! I¡¯ll have to ask the Progenitor if there are other reasons. The emperor was very cautious. Whoosh. He instantly left spacetime. To high-dimensional lifeforms, it didn¡¯t feel veryfortable in the universe. ¡­ In space outside the ancient wastnd, the Hellion Sovereigns and Overlords were delighted. After all, they had been revived. Death Wither¡¯s gazended on Sovereign Moyou. ¡°Moyou, follow me,¡± Death Wither instructed. ¡°Okay,¡± Sovereign Moyou¡ªwho had just been revived¡ªreplied respectfully. The two of them quickly left. ¡°I heard that Moyou lost that pair of eyes.¡± ¡°Without that pair of eyes, his strength is nothing. His territory will probably be divided up soon.¡± These Hellion Sovereigns and Overlords discussed and quickly left. ¡­ On an habitable. Death Wither took Moyou for a stroll. The entire was Death Wither¡¯s back garden. ¡°Your eyes lost control and you started being assimted. You could¡¯ve returned to the Hellion territory and taken the initiative tomit suicide, preserving that pair of eyes,¡± Death Wither said. ¡°But you plundered crazily, forcing the human race to constantly increase their efforts to kill you. Were you seeking death?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Moyou answered. ¡°What were you thinking?¡± Death Wither gazed at him. ¡°I either break through in madness or die in madness,¡± Moyou said respectfully. ¡°When you die, that pair of eyes will also be snatched away by the human race. That way, I will never be able to touch that pair of eyes again.¡± ... ¡°I didn¡¯t want to give myself a way out. I wanted to sever this pathpletely.¡± Moyou stared at Death Wither. ¡°Only by abandoning that pair of eyes can I attempt to be a cosmic legend with absolute rity.¡± Death Wither nodded. ¡°But doing so puts your strength beyond the top 500 Hellions.¡± ¡°I hope to exchange credit for that Nightmare Skin,¡± Moyou said. ¡°I didn¡¯t dare touch it previously, afraid that the Nightmare Skin would affect the Eyes of Nightmare, but I want to look at it carefully now.¡± ¡°Nightmare Skin is only a piece of skin. The Nightmare power contained in it is very weak, less than one-thousandth of the Nightmare Eye,¡± Death Wither said. ¡°I don¡¯t need to fuse with it. I just want to study it daily,¡± Moyou said. Death Wither looked at him and nodded. ¡°Alright. The Hellions¡¯ situation is getting worse, and we Hellions need a new cosmic legend. I think highly of you.¡± After all, there were very few Hellions whose mental strength had reached high-dimensional. Death Wither ced great importance on every Hellion with a high-dimensional mind. Under the circumstances where the Hellion Progenitor and the emperor only asionally descended, Death Wither was the strongest existence in the Hellion race. He was also essentially the administrator. ¡­ Without fusing with high-dimensional objects, his strength ced him beyond the top 500 Hellions. The Sovereigns and Overlords who had followed him in the past had left to follow stronger Hellion Sovereigns. Sovereign Moyou¡¯s territory was originally very huge, but it was quickly snatched away. ... Moyou didn¡¯t care about this at all. Take it. Take as much as you want. The feeling of being looked down on is really ufortable. Sovereign Moyou had pursued bing stronger over the years. The dignity of a powerhouse was something he cared about over the years, but now, his strength and status had plummeted, and his dignity had been trampled on time and time again. He fell from a peak to a nadir. All kinds of emotions surged in him¡ªsuffering, humiliation, and anger. Sovereign Moyou had expected this day when he made his decision. He also guessed that this feeling was ufortable and would force him to fuse with those eyes again. Therefore, he didn¡¯t leave a way out from the beginning. Without the effects of those eyes, I have greater rity. Sovereign Moyou sat on his throne and felt that everything in the world was more realistic. He looked at the dark-green Nightmare skin in his palm and focused on observing it. He could observe and understand the Nightmare power from a different angle. I believe that I will definitely be able to truly grasp the Nightmare before my death. Sovereign Moyou didn¡¯t care about his territory or his dignity. He even relied on his past contributions toy low. It was only to truly grasp the Nightmare power. He would either die in obscurity or truly rise before his death. ****** Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. Xu Jingming sat in his study and looked at his wife¡¯s figure on the projection. ¡°Miaomiao, I¡¯ll make a trip back in a few days,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯re finally returning?¡± Li Miaomiao was pleasantly surprised. ¡°I know that you have holidays after breaking through to Lv. 10.¡± ¡°It has nothing to do with the holidays,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s mainly because of the three cosmic sectors at the border. The Hellions¡¯ plundering has greatly decreased, and they now mainly focus on medium andrge-scale plundering. After Sovereign Moyou died, small-scale plundering haspletely stopped. I haven¡¯t encountered it for half a year. If it¡¯s just medium andrge-scale plundering¡­ I only get a mission once a year or two.¡± ¡°Therefore, I can go back and rest for half a month after a mission,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s usually impossible for there to be a second major operation in a month or two after arge-scale plundering.¡± In fact, even if there wasn¡¯t any plundering, it didn¡¯t take Xu Jingming much time to rush from the Hunter Cosmic Sector to the Heavenly Python Cosmic Sector. Although he couldn¡¯t make it to the first wave, he could participate in the second and subsequent interceptions. ¡°I¡¯ll return for half a month every two years in the future,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Okay.¡± Li Miaomiao was also looking forward to it. Although she could see him often in the virtual world, it was different from interacting with him in reality. ¡°Alright, I still have something on,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Go ahead. Let me know before you return.¡± Li Miaomiao ended the transmission. Xu Jingming got up. Is it my deterrence or is there something else? The Hellion¡¯s small-scale plundering haspletely stopped. Xu Jingming looked in a direction. I¡¯ve stabilized my strength these past few days, so it¡¯s time for me to make a trip to the auxiliary universe. Deputy Dean Redmond needs those fruits very much. After all, he had long promised Redmond. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming took a step and traversed spacetime from the study to arrive at the auxiliary universe. Buzz. The high-dimensional door hidden in the seemingly ordinary cosmos was personally set up by Xu Jingming, allowing him to easily pass through the spacetime barrier. The high-dimensional door took the initiative to open and provide him passage into the auxiliary universe. Xu Jingming looked back at the high-dimensional door with a diameter of more than 300,000 kilometers behind him and stepped into the dark void. Flying in the dark void, it didn¡¯t take long for Xu Jingming to see a fiery-red world appear in front of him. In the fiery-red world, volcanoes erupted withva that illuminated the entire sky. The six giant trees had ck-red fruits. I¡¯ll pluck the fruits first, Xu Jingming thought. With a thought, he escaped the restraints of the auxiliary universe. Hu! Although the spacetimeyers in the auxiliary universe were very restrictive, Xu Jingming was clearly much stronger than when he was a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. He escaped the restraints and arrived in high-dimensional space. Standing in high-dimensional space, the fiery-red world shrunk greatly, resembling a model. He even saw other areas in the auxiliary universe. Chapter 577 - 577 Full View of the Auxiliary Universe 577 Full View of the Auxiliary Universe Xu Jingming looked down from high-dimensional space and saw the entire auxiliary universe at a nce. The entire auxiliary universe was like an iplete piece of tbread; it was clearly in an iplete state after being torn apart. It was estimated to have a maximum diameter of 10.1 light-years. The most eye-catching thing in the entire auxiliary universe was a superrge pce at the core. This pce was so huge that it was unlikely for a building of this magnitude to appear in an ordinary universe. It had a maximum diameter of more than six light-years and a height of more than three light-years. Such a superrge pce was unimaginable, but it was understandable considering that it was tied to a high-dimensional lifeform. On both sides of the pce¡¯s main entrance were two huge ck fruit trees, each growing a fruit. These two fruit trees? Xu Jingming was a little stunned. ¡°The ming fruit trees in the periphery are more than 10,000 kilometers tall, something I find very tall. The two huge ck fruit trees in front of the pce are estimated to be 1.8 light-years tall. The difference between the two is ridiculous. Moreover, there¡¯s only one fruit on one ck fruit tree.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the ck fruit that wasrger than an ordinary star. The ck fruit seemed to be alive, and the patterns on its surface were slowly shifting. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but have the desire to devour it. He had a feeling that he would undergo a huge transformation after devouring it. ¡°Master, this fruit can only be used by high-dimensional lifeforms.¡± Nine was also surprised. ¡°Such a treasure will never appear in the credit exchange of the Primordial Research Institute and the other two strongest factions.¡± ¡°Only high-dimensional lifeforms can use it?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yeah,¡± Nine answered. ¡°It¡¯s on a lower-dimensional ne while we are in a higher-dimensional ne, yet we can sense its aura¡­ This is a little inexplicable. The only reason is that these two fruit trees are high-dimensional fruit trees, which is why they appear so huge at lower dimensions.¡± ¡°Everything in high-dimensional space will appear huge when projected to lower dimensions,¡± Nine exined. Xu Jingming came to a realization. Although the cosmic fruit tree from before could be considered a cosmic wonder, it wasn¡¯t a high-dimensional fruit tree. Therefore, it was only 10,000 kilometers tall. ¡°For the creator to be able to form a high-dimensional fruit tree in an inner universe, I¡¯m even more curious about his identity,¡± Nine said. Xu Jingming nodded and carefully observed the two huge ck fruit trees. A huge snake wrapped around the trunks of these two fruit trees. Even from a high-dimensional vantage point, Xu Jingming felt fear when he saw the snake. ¡°There¡¯s a huge snake guarding each of these two trees. From the looks of it, these two snakes are probably stronger than the giant ape,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. There were stone pirs at the outermost edge of the pce. Every stone pir had patterns on it. However¡­ At this moment, some of the stone pirs had fractured and copsed. Nine of the 36 stone pirs have copsed. That¡¯s right. After all, it¡¯s an auxiliary universe formed after the death of a high-dimensional lifeform. Xu Jingming understood this. This auxiliary universe was only a small portion of the massive inner universe. There was a huge pce, two high-dimensional fruit trees, and 36 surrounding stone pirs. Beyond them were three fiery-red worlds. Volcanoes erupted in every corner of the fiery-red world, andva illuminated the red sky. Every one of them had six cosmic trees, and ck-red fruits hung on their branches. So there are a total of 18 cosmic fruit trees and two high-dimensional fruit trees in the entire auxiliary universe. Xu Jingming came to a realization. He previously hadn¡¯t seen the full picture after all. Without a doubt¡­ everything revolves around that pce. Xu Jingming stared at the towering pce. What¡¯s in the pce? I¡¯m clearly looking at it from high-dimensional space, but I can¡¯t see the situation in the pce clearly. The pce¡¯s interior was a gray blur. Xu Jingming tried his best to pry into it. Even a trace of the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s power descended from high-dimensional space in a bid to pry into the pce at close range. ¡°Who¡¯s sniffing around?¡± A pair of eyes deep in the pce opened. When they opened, they looked at high-dimensional space and saw Xu Jingming! Xu Jingming also saw this pair of eyes from high-dimensional space. It was a pair of old, cold, and golden eyes. At the same time, the voice of ¡®who¡¯s sniffing around¡¯ exploded in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. Even though it had been weakened by Primordial Battle Armor #9 and he was a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform with Lv. 10 mental strength, he still held his head in pain in the face of the weakened voice. His mental strength became unstable, and he fell from high-dimensional space. ¡°A punk?¡± The eyes in the pce watched Xu Jingming fall from high-dimensional space, one filled with reminiscence. ¡°I was once even weaker than this punk a long time ago. Those were good times¡­¡± ¡°Back then, Master devoured high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms into his inner universe and killed them. Now, a punk who isn¡¯t even a high-dimensional lifeform can enter Master¡¯s universe?¡± ¡°How many of the 3,000 Emissaries remain alive?¡± ¡°Master, I¡¯ve been chanting your name and calling for your return. When will you return?¡± ¡°It¡¯s been three Abyssal Eras, and I can¡¯t wait any longer. Master, Sanam really misses you.¡± He silently closed his eyes. He continued reciting his master¡¯s name over and over again¡ªperhaps until the end of his life. ¡­ Xu Jingming took a while to recover and stabilize his consciousness after having fallen from higher dimensions to the edge of the fiery world. What¡¯s going on? Xu Jingming found it unbelievable. I was stunned by the pair of eyes in the pce. I fell from high-dimensional space just because of a word from it? ¡°What a powerful cosmic spirit.¡± Nine was a little nervous. ¡°Master, the cosmic spirit in that pce is terrifying.¡± ¡°Nine, didn¡¯t you say that the cosmic spirit of the auxiliary universe¡­ is inferior to a cosmic legend?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Why do I feel that this cosmic spirit far exceeds Sovereign Moyou and Senior Brother Sang? He shouldn¡¯t be inferior to a cosmic legend!¡± ¡°Master, cosmic spirits can unleash very powerful high-dimensional powers. These high-dimensional powers usually originate from the owner of the inner universe! Although cosmic spirits can use them, they are still a little different from cosmic legends who have grasped high-dimensional powers,¡± Nine exined. ¡°It¡¯s just that some cosmic spirits can unleash terrifying might.¡± ¡°For example, Sovereign Moyou used Nightmare power, but it only originated from a Firstborn high-dimensional lifeform. As for the most terrifying cosmic spirit in the auxiliary universe, it can borrow a sliver of the power of an Eternal lifeform. Even if it¡¯s only a sliver, it¡¯s very terrifying,¡± Nine exined. Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°Borrowing the power of an Eternal high-dimensional lifeform might make it even more terrifying than a cosmic legend, but a cosmic legend can perfectly control their strength. If I spend more time finding the other party¡¯s ws, I still have a chance of defeating him.¡± ¡°But Master, the cosmic spirits in this pce should be the most terrifying in my records. Before your mind reaches high-dimensional, it¡¯s best if you stay away from the pce.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think anyone is allowed to enter unless they are a cosmic legend.¡± Xu Jingming felt that it was too dangerous. He felt that the threat posed by those old and cold light-gold eyes was even more terrifying than Deputy Dean Redmond¡¯s! Of course, this might also be an illusion. After all, Deputy Dean Redmond was his friend and had never disyed his terrifying side. ... In short, don¡¯t go in, Xu Jingming thought to himself. The pair of eyes nced at him. Xu Jingming also understood what the other party meant¡ªit was a warning to him to stay away from the pce. I should just pluck the cosmic fruits. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t enter high-dimensional space again. He looked at the fiery-red world and the six cosmic fruit trees. Whoosh! Xu Jingming teleported and arrived close to a cosmic fruit tree. He extended his left hand, and beams of light sliced through the roots, plucking all 19 fruits and putting them into the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s space. After reaching Lv. 10, he could mobilize more than half of the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s strength. The might of any random move could reach the limit of Lv. 10¡ªit was much better than the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s Thread Cleave. The Thread Cleave relied on the special material. It took time to describe, but in fact, all the fruits of a cosmic fruit tree were plucked in an instant. Xu Jingming even teleported to another cosmic fruit tree. And at this moment¡ª The ground in the fiery-red world churned as towering figures crawled out one after another. Extremely long arms even extended toward Xu Jingming. ... The fur of the six towering ming apes burned with mes, and their eyes were filled with anger. Their mission was to take care of the fruit trees and protect them. Xu Jingming¡¯s plucking naturally attracted their hostility. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Arms waved ferociously. However, Xu Jingming¡¯s teleportation had reached an astonishing level. No matter how chaotic the spacetime environment was, Xu Jingming could teleport as long as there were no high-dimensional powers obstructing him. Without high-dimensional powers, you can¡¯t stop my teleportation. Xu Jingming teleported to a fruit tree and extended his hand. With a whoosh, more than ten beams of light sliced through the fruit before being stored into the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s auxiliary space. The six towering apes roared angrily. ¡°Damn it.¡± ¡°A fruit thief.¡± ¡°Halt!¡± They were furious, but when they brandished their arms to grab Xu Jingming, they had to restrain their strength when they came close to the fruit tree, afraid of injuring it. The meaning of their existence was to take care of the fruit trees and protect them. To a greater extent, the fruit trees were more important! Therefore, no matter how angry they were, they didn¡¯t dare to damage these cosmic fruit trees at all. ¡°Fruit thief!¡± The six apes roared with rumbling voices, but no matter how fast they were, they were powerless against Xu Jingming¡¯s teleportation. In the blink of an eye, Xu Jingming plucked all six fruit trees. Whoosh. With another teleport, hepletely left the fiery-red world. ¡°Fruit thief!!!¡± The six apes angrily searched thend for the fruit thief, but they couldn¡¯t find him. All of them carefully observed the cosmic fruit tree and even guided the mes to fuse into it. Then, they sank into the ground and continued their silent protection. ¡­ Xu Jingming watched the six apes fall asleep in high-dimensional space and sighed with emotion. Cosmic spirits are really loyal, but their usage of strength is indeed crude. They can¡¯t touch me after my teleportation means have improved. ¡°Like I said, cosmic spirits usually have ws,¡± Nine said, ¡°but you have to hide from the one in the pce. After all, you can¡¯t even withstand a nce.¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll take the fruits from the other two fiery worlds first.¡± There were a total of three fiery worlds in the auxiliary universe. Every fiery world had six cosmic fruit trees and six guarding fire apes. Xu Jingming naturally teleported as usual to pluck the fruits, causing the fire apes to chase after the fruit thief angrily. However, they couldn¡¯t catch up, nor did they dare to damage the fruit tree at all. As the ming apes roared angrily, the fruits of the 18 cosmic fruit trees in the three fiery worlds were quickly plucked¡ªa total of 291. ¡°These cosmic fruits are useful to Deputy Dean Redmond. Master, you also cultivate the Primordial Star lineage, so you have to save some for yourself¡­ With the speed at which the cosmic fruits grow, I wonder if the next batch will grow in a million or tens of millions of years,¡± Nine said. ¡°There won¡¯t be any left after these fruits are consumed.¡± Right, frugality is needed. Xu Jingming also understood. These fruits had never been discovered by cosmic humans. Clearly, they were some unknown cosmic fruit. There would be none left after they were eaten. The next batch in a million or even tens of millions of years? If one didn¡¯t be a high-dimensional lifeform, they wouldn¡¯t be able to wait for the next batch. Once they became a high-dimensional lifeform¡­ the cosmic fruit would¡¯ve outlived its usefulness. With the cosmic fruits done plucking, I can explore the patterned stone pirs. Xu Jingming had noticed the uniqueness of the patterned stone pirs from his high-dimensional viewing. Chapter 578 - 578 36 Phases 578 36 Phases Xu Jingming crossed the fiery area and approached the nearest patterned stone pir. The surrounding world turned dark again, but the temperature continued to rise. How strange. The closer I am to the patterned stone pir, the higher the temperature, and the darker the world bes? Xu Jingming turned his head and looked in the direction of the fiery world¡ªit was where it was the brightest. Xu Jingming looked at the nearest towering patterned stone pir in the distance. Although it was still very far away, the stone pir was 1.6 light-years tall. At such a towering height¡­ Xu Jingming could naturally see its appearance clearly. There were patterns carved on it. Although he couldn¡¯t sense any aura from it, there was an invisible pressure. This was a high-dimensional object that naturally suppressed low-dimensional cosmic lifeforms. Whoosh. Xu Jingming approached it repeatedly through teleportation. The closer he was to the center, the more dangerous it was. He was also afraid that he would lose his life if he teleported too close, so he carried out short-distance teleportation. Although he could be revived if he lost his life, that would be too embarrassing. Losing his life while exploring his auxiliary universe? He even lost Primordial Battle Armor #9? It was too embarrassing! Huh? When Xu Jingming was about 100 billion kilometers away from the patterned stone pir, he found something amiss. This patterned stone pir? Xu Jingming looked at it. The towering patterned stone pir faintly emitted heat, and heat waves surged and dissipated. Therefore, the temperature decreased further out from the center! The closer he was to the patterned stone pir, the higher the temperature. So the heat of the auxiliary universe originates from the patterned stone pirs? Xu Jingming looked up. At such a close distance, one could already see waves of heat erupting from the patterns. The heat waves produced at any moment probably exceeded the heat produced by a star throughout its lifetime. Therefore, when they dissipated to the periphery, they could produce the cosmic fruit trees and ming apes. How can there be such terrifying energy? Xu Jingming observed the patterned stone pir that constantly emitted heat. Huh? In a daze, Xu Jingming felt that this patterned stone pir resembled a miniature Primordial Star. Yes, the Primordial Star, Xu Jingming thought. Secretary General cksky confirmed via observation that the cosmic fruit is rted to the Primordial Star lineage! He believed that the creator of the auxiliary universe was also a high-dimensional lifeform that studied the Primordial Star. The Primordial Star was the greatest celestial body in high-dimensional space. Many high-dimensional lifeforms studied the Primordial Star and drew strength from it. Continue approaching! Xu Jingming wanted to experience it up close¡ª50 billion kilometers, 30 billion kilometers, 10 billion kilometers. The temperature increased as he drew near. There was even an invisible repulsive force. Xu Jingming reached 9.8 billion kilometers when the powerful repulsive force made him feel terrible. The repulsive force is too great. If I get any closer, I won¡¯t be able to observe in peace. Xu Jingming looked up and saw the high-dimensional patterned stone pirs at 9.8 billion kilometers. The impact was already tremendous. The stone pir felt like an extremely terrifying fireball¡ªa miniature Primordial Star. Scorching, infinite, and the incineration of everything! It¡¯s different from the Primordial Star Conjecture. Xu Jingming stared at the stone pir. The Primordial Star represented by the stone pir seems like it wants to transform into a high-dimensional celestial body that¡¯s heavier and thicker! It¡¯s unstoppable! Xu Jingming watched as he tried to understand the Primordial Star from another angle. After watching for quite some time, Xu Jingming closed his eyes. He visualized the Primordial Star in his mind. The Primordial Star he visualized now drew on some of the insights from the patterned stone pirs, and it gained a ¡®heavier and thicker¡¯ meaning. It was the greatest celestial body in high-dimensional space, and it was also the heaviest celestial body¡­ Xu Jingming felt the gaze of his visualization¡¯s version of the Primordial Star appear closer. It also affected his mind and consciousness, causing them to be more stable and thicker. The Primordial Star path of this auxiliary universe represents another aspect of the Primordial Star, Xu Jingming thought to himself. It gives me a deeper understanding. I¡¯m now closer to the true Primordial Star. Xu Jingming came to a realization. When official members of the Primordial Star lineage received the legacy, they studied the entire Primordial Star Conjecture from Lv. 1 to Lv. 10. Therefore, Xu Jingming and the others would understand the other core volumes and deepen their understanding of the Primordial Star. However, the stone pirs in the auxiliary universe were different from the nine core volumes. Oh right, nine of the 36 stone pirs have copsed, Xu Jingming thought. Can I get closer to those copsed stone pirs? Whoosh. Xu Jingming immediately took a detour and approached a copsed patterned stone pir. The repulsive force of a copsed patterned stone pir is indeed weaker. Xu Jingming revealed a look of delight. He kept approaching¡ªsix billion kilometers, three billion kilometers¡ªbut when he was about one billion kilometers away¡­ The repulsive force was still bearable, but he began to be affected mentally. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! An invisible fluctuation affected Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness. He felt tipsy, and the crumbled patterned stone pir in front of him distorted and swayed in his vision. He could only retreat hundreds of millions of kilometers before the invisible fluctuations became negligible. I¡¯m a top Lv. 10 Origin lifeform in the universe after all. I also have the Primordial Battle Armor, but I can¡¯t really approach them at all. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. Can I get close using other methods? Xu Jingming extended his hand, and the threads of the Primordial Battle Armor quickly spread. The threads of the Primordial Battle Armor are made of a special material. They aren¡¯t affected mentally. When the Primordial Battle Armor threads extended to more than 100 kilometers away from the broken stone pir, the invisible repulsive force was so strong that it prevented them from approaching. ¡­ I don¡¯t believe it. Xu Jingming left spacetime with a whoosh and entered high-dimensional space. Standing in high-dimensional space, Xu Jingming condensed a huge hand with the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s power, hoping to touch the patterned stone pir. Whoosh! Just as he descended from high-dimensional space and appeared hundreds of kilometers away from the patterned stone pir, the terrifying heat obliterated the power of the huge hand Xu Jingming had condensed, reducing it to nothingness. ¡­ ... The threads of the Primordial Battle Armornded on the surface of the patterned stone pir. Xu Jingming tried again, but he couldn¡¯t ¡®descend.¡¯ The invisible spacetime repulsion was too strong. ¡­ Of the 36 stone pirs, Xu Jingming tried seven¡ªsome were intact, and some were iplete. However, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t touch any of them. The cosmic spirit in that pce even warned me not to approach. I can¡¯t even break through the range of these patterned stone pirs. Xu Jingming had already discovered that the invisible force in the area enveloped by the 36 patterned stone pirs was too terrifying; he couldn¡¯t cross them at all. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t descend even with high-dimensional descent, much less with Spacetime Travel. He couldn¡¯t create a spacetime wormhole that led to the pce. Forget it, forget it. These patterned stone pirs aren¡¯t going anywhere. I¡¯ll study them carefully first. When I¡¯m stronger, I¡¯ll naturally have a way to deal with them, Xu Jingming thought. There would be some high-dimensional weapons avable for exchange using credit among cosmic humans. Those high-dimensional weapons were also very huge, but as long as they could be controlled and used, their sizes were variable. Xu Jingming felt that he could shrink these patterned stone pirs once he grasped them. Every one of the 36 stone pirs is different. They can be considered the 36 forms of the Primordial Star. Xu Jingming began to focus on them. He couldn¡¯t record the scenes of these stone pirs. Xu Jingming memorized the parts he understood and forgot those he didn¡¯t understand. Therefore, he could only watch it over and over again as his understanding of the Primordial Star deepened. ... ****** Xu Jingming felt that he had benefited significantly from staying in the auxiliary universe for half a month. There¡¯s ultimately no detailed legacy. Although I can observe the 36 patterned stone pirs, I can¡¯tpletely understand them, Xu Jingming thought. I¡¯ll only be more confused if I study them further. I¡¯ll go back and study the Primordial Star Conjecture first. I¡¯ll observe it after I¡¯ve umted more insights. The Primordial Star Xu Jingming visualized in his mind also had some of his gains from the 36 patterned stone pirs fused into it. The Primordial Star he visualized became more realistic, and his mental strength increased greatly, but he still didn¡¯t break through to Lv. 11. Hu! Xu Jingming took a step and escaped the restraints of spacetime, arriving in high-dimensional space. Xu Jingming could see the entire auxiliary universe clearly from a high-dimensional vantage point. This auxiliary universe waspletely centered around the pce. The two high-dimensional fruit trees were the two trees at the pce door. The 36 patterned stone pirs protected the entire pce and provided an endless stream of energy. The dissipated energy¡­ Three fiery worlds formed at the edge, producing some cosmic fruit trees, fire apes, and so on. The patterned stone pirs, high-dimensional fruit trees, and the pce are the most important things in this auxiliary universe. Xu Jingming was very confident. He had just reached Lv. 10 after all, and his knowledge was stillcking. When he had umted enough knowledge at Lv. 10, he would probably be able to crack a lot of them. After bing a cosmic legend, he would probably be able topletely control this auxiliary universe. Xu Jingming¡ªwho had only cultivated for 200 years¡ªhad the patience. Whoosh. Xu Jingming used high-dimensional traveling and left the patterned stone pir area. Then, he returned to his universe through the high-dimensional door. In space, Xu Jingming first read up on the news. After all, he couldn¡¯t receive any news from the virtual world while away from the universe for half a month. Yeah,rge-scale Hellion plundering only happens once a year or two. It hasn¡¯t happened in the past half a month. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. He had also estimated that the probability ofrge-scale plundering happening anytime soon was extremely low; thus, he chose to stay in the auxiliary universe for extended periods. Whoosh. Xu Jingming took a step and used Spacetime Travel to travel to the Primordial Research Institute headquarters. ¡­ At the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute. On this quiet, Xu Jingmingnded in front of Deputy Dean Redmond¡¯s building. ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond.¡± Xu Jingming walked into the living room on the first floor and saw Redmond waiting. Before setting off, he had informed Redmond through the virtual world. ¡°Are you done plucking the cosmic fruits?¡± Redmond¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation as he asked with a smile. ¡°More than I expected,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Deputy Dean, are 50 cosmic fruits enough?¡± ¡°50 is enough.¡± Redmond smiled and said, ¡°I can¡¯t figure out 50 cosmic fruits yet. More won¡¯t help.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and waved his hand to construct a small space. In the space were ck-red fruits of varying sizes. The smallest was 0.8 kilometers in diameter, and thergest was 2.7 kilometers in diameter. Chapter 579 - 579 The Dean’s Observation 579 The Dean¡¯s Observation Deputy Dean Redmond looked at the varying-sized cosmic fruits in front of him. He could clearly sense the energy contained in every one of them. He could even sense the source behind the cosmic fruits¡ªthat towering behemoth! ¡°These fruits vary in size. I hope they can help you in some other way,¡± Xu Jingming said. He also looked forward to the deputy dean reaching the Paramount realm. After guarding the border for so many years, Xu Jingming knew very well¡­ that if they wanted the entire human race to live better and not be plundered and ughtered by aliens, the only solution was for the human race to be stronger. The foundation of one¡¯s strengthy in the Paramount realm. !! ¡°Different fruits have their differences, especially thergest one. I can sense a richer power,¡± Redmond remarked with a smile. ¡°The Primordial Research Institute would¡¯ve bought the cosmic fruit with a diameter of 1.6 kilometers for ten million credits. I¡¯m offering a 10% premium. These fruits will be priced ording to their energy level. The total price of 50 fruits will be 632 million credits. I¡¯ll transfer it to you now.¡± Hundreds of millions of credits sounded like they were a lot, but Redmond had been on the Void Celestial battlefield for extended periods; the credit he had obtained was a stunning figure. Redmond was the decisive factor during many critical moments. His strength was clearly unique! He was much stronger than the other six cosmic legends of the human race. The Void Celestial¡¯s territory was wider, and there were more cosmic legends and powerful high-dimensional weapons. They were also above the human race at the level of cosmic legends, but the three strongest cosmic legends on the Void Celestial¡¯s side were only on par with Redmond. Coupled with the Void Celestials fighting more than ten powerful species at the same time, their strength against the humans was limited. People at Redmond¡¯s level only asionally participated. This was because his participation meant that the situation between the two parties had escted to a sufficiently high point. 632 million credits. Xu Jingming also received a notification from the Primordial Research Institute, and his credit increased greatly. ¡°Xu Jingming.¡± Redmond looked at him and smiled. ¡°I¡¯ve also gained something from studying that cosmic fruit over the years.¡± ¡°The source of this cosmic fruit¡¯s power is also the study of the Primordial Star. That great existence¡¯s achievements aren¡¯t inferior to the dean¡¯s,¡± Redmond said. ¡°He takes a different direction from the dean.¡± ¡°That great existence ced greater importance on the body,¡± Redmond continued. ¡°The dean is more bnced.¡± Redmond gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°If you want to break through to be a high-dimensional lifeform in the future and think about how to construct your own high-dimensional lifeform, you can consume these fruits and carefully sense their power.¡± ¡°After gaining some insights, you might be able to construct a high-dimensional lifeform at the Firstborn realm,¡± Redmond said. Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°Understood.¡± ¡°Also, you¡¯ve already reached Lv. 10,¡± Redmond said. ¡°From now on, you can consume a one-kilometer-diameter cosmic fruit a year. Eating one every 100 years will be very beneficial to your cultivation of the Primordial Star lineage; you¡¯ll know the details after tasting it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Thank you, Deputy Dean.¡± ¡°I should be the one thanking you.¡± Redmond nodded. ¡°Keep more of these fruits for yourself. It¡¯s a waste for most Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms to consume them. After all, only a handful of people in this era can be cosmic legends. Other than me, you might be the only one with a chance of reaching higher dimensions.¡± Redmond knew very well how difficult it was to attain high-dimensional status. Xu Jingming also sensed how highly the deputy dean thought of him. ¡°Alright, take off now. Contact me anytime,¡± Redmond said. ¡°I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± Xu Jingming immediately bade farewell and left. Redmond arrived at his chamber and sat cross-legged. With a wave of his hand, he took out thergest cosmic fruit with a diameter of 2.7 kilometers. This fruit is most closely rted to that great existence. Redmond looked at the fruit in front of him. Space distorted, and the 2.7-kilometer-diameter cosmic fruit appeared the size of a peach. Redmond opened his mouth, and the cosmic fruit flew right in. He swallowed it in one gulp. He sat cross-legged, and his body naturally erged. The chamber¡¯s space expanded in sync, and scorching mes rose from the surface of his skin. Redmond¡¯s eyes began to turn golden, emitting scorching golden light. Beingrge is beauty. Being massive naturally allows one to carry more energy. Redmond took it in. That great existence is indeed impressive in terms of his body. I¡¯m feeling it more carefully this time. My basic lifeform units can be modified in such a way. Redmond looked ahead. The Force was naturally constructing a life structure unit, and the new inspiration from consuming the fruit allowed him to modify it further. Buzz! This life structure unit was clearly floating there, but during the modification process, it naturally entered another level¡ªhigh-dimensional space. This delighted Redmond! High-dimensional characteristics? Redmond revealed a look of delight. Suddenly¡ª In the deepest depths of the strange building where the dean was in seclusion, a figure suddenly condensed on the miniature Primordial Star. It was thin, and its eyes were cold. Its gaze prated all obstacles as it looked in the direction of Redmond¡¯s chamber. There¡¯s a new high-dimensional life aura at the research institute headquarters? The moment he sensed it, this carrier of his consciousness immediately woke up. This was because it was very dangerous for an unfamiliar high-dimensional life aura to appear. Was it an alien high-dimensional lifeform invasion? Or was there another reason? ¡°Redmond, you broke through?¡± The figure in the miniature Primordial Star¡¯s voice was filled with joy. When Redmond heard this, he immediately said, ¡°Dean, I just took a critical step. This basic life unit needs to be perfected and stabilized.¡± ¡°Having already taken the most important step, what¡¯s left is just time.¡± The dean was delighted. ¡°How long do you reckon it will take topletely perfect it and break through to high-dimensional?¡± ¡°From as short as a thousand years or as long as 10,000 years,¡± Redmond replied. ¡°It takes that long?¡± The dean was puzzled. ¡°This high-dimensional life structure of yours is already very good; it just needs to be slightly perfected. Decades should be sufficient, right?¡± ¡°I consumed a cosmic fruit and saw another direction for the Primordial Star,¡± Redmond exined. ¡°Therefore, I want to create stronger high-dimensional lifeforms that can simultaneously carry the three high-dimensional powers I grasp.¡± ¡°Carrying three high-dimensional powers with one body?¡± The dean looked at Redmond, and his gaze could sense the cosmic fruit Redmond had consumed. ¡°So you obtained that monster¡¯s cosmic fruit.¡± ¡°Monster?¡± Redmond was puzzled. ¡°You will soon be a high-dimensional lifeform, so there¡¯s no harm telling you,¡± the dean exined. ¡°This monster is an ancient existence that died before our human race was born. It was born in high-dimensional space and was born a high-dimensional lifeform. I heard that it pitied the weak and loved the low-dimensional lifeforms in the universe while it killed sinful high-dimensional lifeforms without mercy. It was precisely because of this that it devoured too many high-dimensional lifeforms and provoked too many enemies. Even though its body was unimaginably strong, it ultimately died. I¡¯m not too sure about the exact cause of its death. After all, our universe was only born not long ago.¡± ¡°It had a deep rtionship with our universe. When it died, it was said that it fled to our universe,¡± the dean said. ¡°After its death, some of the treasures it left behind attracted some high-dimensional lifeforms to enter our universe to fight over it. The high-dimensional lifeform war was intense, and it also caused all the species in the universe to fall into extinction.¡± ¡°After the mass extinction, the original species went extinct, allowing the new species to gradually multiply and grow,¡± the dean said. ¡°Without the mass extinction it caused, the human race might not have appeared.¡± The dean sighed with emotion. ¡°Of course, humans were born rtivelyte, and survival isn¡¯t easy.¡± Redmond nodded as well. ... It wasn¡¯t easy for humans to rise to prominence. They were weak in the beginning, but their status gradually stabilized when the dean and the others broke through to be high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms. Even so, the rise of the Void Celestials threw the human race into a harsh environment again. Thankfully, forbidden weapons had been developed. The dean and the others used this opportunity to increase their strength greatly, allowing them to truly resist the pressure exerted by the Void Celestials. The entire universe and therge species around the Void Celestials weren¡¯t to be trifled with. Humans and Frosts were strong enough. ¡°This cosmic fruit was discovered by Xu Jingming?¡± The dean obtained the information after a simple check. ¡°He discovered the auxiliary universe and registered the cosmic coordinates to seal it with a high-dimensional door.¡± The dean looked into the distance. Knowing the exact coordinates, his gazended at the spot and saw the auxiliary universe. Everything in the auxiliary universe¡ªthe cosmic fruit trees, 36 patterned stone pirs, two high-dimensional fruit trees, the pce, and the cosmic spirits in the auxiliary universe were all under the dean¡¯s observation. This monster¡¯s body is indeed very potent, the dean praised. I can tell the monster¡¯s physical achievements via minute traces. However, he was only impressed. He had a clear path, so it was impossible for him to divert his attention to other paths. ¡­ Redmond sat cross-legged. The dean¡¯s sudden silence puzzled him, but he waited patiently. ... ¡°I just observed the auxiliary universe Xu Jingming discovered,¡± the dean said. ¡°There are indeed treasures more precious than cosmic fruits in the auxiliary universe, but they aren¡¯t of any help to you, Redmond.¡± ¡°Your path has been made clear after all. It¡¯s centered around the three high-dimensional powers of the Primordial Star lineage,¡± the dean remarked. ¡°As for that monster¡­ Its essence isn¡¯t just the Primordial Star¡¯s powers, but also the powers from the abyss.¡± ¡°Abyss?¡± Redmond found it unbelievable. ¡°I didn¡¯t notice it even after consuming the cosmic fruit.¡± ¡°It devours everything, including many high-dimensional lifeforms. It even devours arge number of Primordial Star mes,¡± the dean said. ¡°The reason why it¡¯s good at the Primordial Star lineage¡¯s strength is that it has devoured too many Primordial Star mes. However, its true essence is ¡®devouring,¡¯ a power originating from the abyss that devours everything.¡± ¡°That doesn¡¯t suit you,¡± the dean said. Redmond came to a realization. ¡°No wonder this great existence¡¯s body is so huge.¡± ¡°Although it¡¯s not suitable for you¡­¡± The dean looked forward to it. ¡°Xu Jingming has just broken through to Lv. 10. He hasn¡¯t even umted Lv. 10 strength, much less high-dimensional strength. The path isn¡¯t clear; he¡¯s a nk te that can allow as many drawings as you want! He canpletely take this path.¡± Chapter 580 - 580 Looming Shadow of a Third-Realm High-Dimensional Lifeform 580 Looming Shadow of a Third-Realm High-Dimensional Lifeform Redmond sat cross-legged and listened to the dean¡¯s voice. He asked in confusion, ¡°Dean, are you hoping that Xu Jingming takes this path?¡± ¡°The contentions caused from the treasures left behind by that monster after its death was an extinction event for the entire universe.¡± The dean¡¯s voice sounded from afar. ¡°In history, the deaths of other high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms have never been like this, right?¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Redmond nodded. Three high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms had been born in the human race. Many high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms had been born in the long history of the universe, and many had died. In addition, foreign high-dimensional lifeforms had died in this universe, so the numbers weren¡¯t trivial. This resulted in the formation of many auxiliary universes. ¡°The deaths of the other Eternals didn¡¯t cause mass extinction.¡± Redmond was puzzled. ¡°Dean, you mean¡­¡± ¡°That monster was already half a step into the third realm,¡± the dean said. ¡°That¡¯s why it has such terrifying strength. Countless high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms had been devoured by it. The treasures it left behind after its death attracted many high-dimensional lifeforms!¡± ¡°With one foot in the third realm, it means this path stands a chance of reaching the third realm,¡± the dean remarked. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s future will be greater if he takes this path.¡± Redmond had a solemn expression. ¡°Dean, I heard that even if a true third-realm great existence is killed, wiping out all traces of them from the past, present, and future, as well as karma and the memories from all living beings, leaving no records behind, they can still be revived! Then, since this monster has a portion of the third-realm means, can it be revived?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a chance of revival,¡± the dean said. ¡°It¡¯s hard to tell when one has some characteristics of the third realm.¡± ¡°However, this monster hasn¡¯t revived for a long time. Perhaps it¡¯s really dead,¡± the dean said. Redmond said worriedly, ¡°Dean, I¡¯m not worried about it. After all, we humans don¡¯t have any grudges with it. What I¡¯m worried about¡­ is Gumo, who also has some characteristics of the third realm.¡± The figure on the miniature Primordial Star fell silent. Gumo¡ªthis was a name that terrified the entire human race! The humans had fallen into the dark ages several times because of the Void Celestials he led. ¡°We humans have been warring neighbors with the Void Celestials for too many years,¡± Redmond said. ¡°There have even been times when all our territory had fallen! The human race could only be nomads and hide in remote areas for survival. Our territory was oncepletely controlled by the Void Celestials, but we wed it back.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve fallen several times and retaken our territory several times. When we did so, we ughtered countless Void Celestials in these territories. Now that we¡¯ve upied 34 cosmic sectors, it also means we have killed countless Void Celestials.¡± ¡°The hatred between the two races is difficult to resolve.¡± Redmond was worried. ¡°If Gumo breaks through, he probably won¡¯t give us humans a chance.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that easy to reach the true third realm,¡± the dean said. ¡°But if he really breaks through, he will usher in a Gumo era! He willpletely control our universe. Humans, the Frosts, the Ancient Holiness, and the other species will be wiped out. We high-dimensional lifeforms will only die no matter where we escape thanks to karma.¡± ¡°Gumo is indeed unscrupulous in order to break through. He is also trying his best to obtain all the resources needed to break through to the third realm. Not long ago, he wiped out all living beings in a universe to nurture third-realm high-dimensional weapons,¡± the dean said. Redmond felt the pressure. Their greatest enemy wasn¡¯t stopping; therefore, the dean and the others didn¡¯t dare to ck off. ¡°This is a race,¡± the dean said. ¡°Perhaps everyone fails to break through to the third realm and keeps the status quo, but as long as one party breaks through to the third realm, they willpletely control the situation.¡± ¡°The third realm controls the past and future! The future of the enemy species is fixed, and they will never be able to make aeback,¡± the dean said. ¡°Gumo is doing his best, so high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms who have grudges with him are also working hard. They are all pursuing the hope of reaching the third realm.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have topletely follow in my footsteps. You can draw from a portion of that monster and use some of mine while keeping the Primordial Star fundamental,¡± the dean said. ¡°As the greatest celestial body in high-dimensional space, using it as a foundation is a smooth path. There¡¯s a chance of reaching the third realm.¡± ¡°As for Xu Jingming, I¡¯m more looking forward to him using that monster¡¯s path as a reference,¡± the dean said. ¡°In this era, there are two talented people¡ªyou and Xu Jingming.¡± ¡°All we can do is do our best. Leave the rest to fate,¡± the dean said. Without reaching the third realm, one didn¡¯t have the ability to control the future. Everything was unknown. ¡°Understood.¡± Redmond nodded slightly. ****** Redmond and the dean were the only ones who temporarily knew that a new Paramount realm was about to be born in the human race. In a secret hall in the Building of Treasures at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters. Xu Jingming looked at Secretary General cksky. ¡°You¡¯re at the Building of Treasures again?¡± cksky smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°I have 50 cosmic fruits that I n on selling to the Primordial Research Institute,¡± Xu Jingming said. As he spoke, he waved his hand, and in the distorted andpressed space were 50 ck-red fruits. Although he needed them too, he still had to give a portion to the research institute. Perhaps the research institute could make a special discovery? cksky nodded. ¡°You are the only supplier of this cosmic fruit for the time being. Will there be more in the future?¡± ¡°It might take a million or tens of millions of years before the cosmic fruit tree bears more fruit,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Keep some for yourself. This cosmic fruit is very suitable for evolvers of the Primordial Star lineage,¡± cksky reminded. ¡°I kept quite a bit for myself.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Considering that he might need it to break through to be a high-dimensional lifeform in the future, he had kept nearly 200 of them. It was enough. cksky nodded. ¡°These cosmic fruits are worth a total of 582 million credits,¡± cksky said. ¡°They¡¯ve been transferred to you.¡± ¡°Oh right.¡± cksky smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Our Primordial Research Institute will open up the credit exchange in about ten years. You have to be prepared.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up as he nodded. ¡°Understood.¡± The 36 patterned stone pirs and cosmic fruits were somewhat helpful to him, but these were all considered his special encounters. The main channels for cosmic human geniuses to obtain rare treasures were via credit exchanges! As for the various rare treasures suitable for the Primordial Star lineage, they were mainly done using credit exchanges from the Primordial Research Institute. ¡°Cosmic legends don¡¯t participate in the exchange.¡± cksky gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°And among Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, you have umted the most credit. Therefore, you have first dibs.¡± ¡°I¡¯m ranked first in credit?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Historically, there will naturally be others who have higher credit than you, but they also spend them with these exchanges,¡± cksky said. ¡°As there are many geniuses in this generation and the child of the Spacetime Ind Lord, Redeye, more treasures will be released for the credit exchange. Your credit can be used on the day of the exchange.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Xu Jingming knew that this was cksky¡¯s advice. ¡­ After selling 50 cosmic fruits to the research institute, Xu Jingming carried 20 with him. The rest were temporarily stored at the research institute headquarters. It¡¯s safest to temporarily store it at the headquarters. Xu Jingming felt quite at ease after storing it. Most of the Origin lifeforms¡¯ treasures were stored at the headquarters. The value of the various cornerstone treasures in the headquarters was immeasurable. What he had stored was nothingpared to all the treasures in the headquarters. ... Deputy Dean Redmond said that I can eat some of the fruit every year after reaching Lv. 10. With a thought, Xu Jingming silently sliced off a small piece of a 1.8-kilometer wide cosmic fruit from the 20 in the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s auxiliary space. When removed, it was equivalent to a piece of fruit the size of a watermelon. Xu Jingming opened his mouth, and the watermelon-sized piece of fruit watermelon shrank and flew into his mouth before being swallowed. Huh? The flesh melted the moment it entered his mouth. It was as if he was swallowing a star before it melted and spread across his body. Xu Jingming felt his entire body warm up, and a scorching aura seeped out of his skin, naturally forming mes. At the same time, every basic life unit of Xu Jingming¡¯s was augmented, giving him an additionalyer of structure. The additionalyer of structure didn¡¯t affect his stability; instead, it made his body stronger. Xu Jingming¡¯s body naturally expanded to a height of more than five meters, and mes rose from his body. What¡¯s that? As his entire body transformed, Xu Jingming vaguely saw the vast and distorted Primordial Star in the fruit¡¯s energy. The distorted Primordial Star suddenly condensed into a towering figure. ... The source of the cosmic fruit¡¯s power? The creator of the auxiliary universe? Xu Jingming immediately knew who the towering figure was. The Primordial Star he transformed into can actually be so violent and terrifying? Xu Jingming had seen the dean¡¯s consciousness carrier, the miniature Primordial Star. The dean¡¯s consciousness carrier was more restrained and gentle. But what he sensed from consuming the cosmic fruit tree was violence and ruthlessness. Crushing forces! A huge body and extremely terrifying energy reserves can be tens of thousands, millions, or even hundreds of millions of times greater than an opponent¡¯s energy reserves¡­ Therefore, I can devour the opponent with a single mouth and crush them with a wave of my hand. Xu Jingming sensed the other party¡¯s figure and understood his route. It was a very simple path, but it was invincibly powerful. The stronger the body, the stronger the mind and consciousness the body can carry. There¡¯s no way to crack this. When defending, the enemy¡¯s moves don¡¯t hurt or itch. With a casual move, the enemy will bepletely wiped out. His mental strength is also mighty and invincible. Xu Jingming liked this path. The Primordial Star Conjecture has Infinite Light, but in fact, one has to have an Infinite Body first! Only then can they carry Infinite Energy! Only then will Infinite Light be truly Infinite¡­ Xu Jingmingpared it with the Primordial Star Conjecture. ¡­ Years passed. Xu Jingming was still stationed at the front line to intercept the Hellions. As the war between the Hellions and the Frosts escted, the frequency of the Hellions¡¯rge-scale operations decreased again. They only appeared once every three to five years! Xu Jingming visited the auxiliary universe every year or two to look at the 36 patterned stone pirs. At the same time, he studied the Primordial Star Conjecture carefully. His knowledge at Lv. 10 slowly increased with time. Chapter 581 - 581 Release of the List 581 Release of the List In the virtual world. On the grass, Xu Jingming sat at a table and studied the light lineage of the Primordial Star Conjecture. It¡¯s very difficult to create a suitable high-dimensional lifeform after bing a cosmic legend, but some paths are exceptions! For example, Beam Transformation in the light lineage. Xu Jingming came to a realization. An Origin lifeform¡¯s body was strong enough to begin with! The closer such a powerful lifeform was to the speed of light, the greater the restrictions and obstacles. It even greatly distorted the flow of time. !! When one broke through the final limit and reached the speed of light, they would possess all kinds of unimaginable high-dimensional abilities. Once I master Beam Transformation, I just need a lifeform topletely turn into light using the Primordial Star me as a reference and form a Primordial Star me body. Then, I can break through to be a high-dimensional lifeform, Xu Jingming thought. Although the Primordial Star me was precious, the Primordial Research Institute had it avable for every exchange. It¡¯s no wonder Xuan believed that he could perfect himself in another 10,000 to 20,000 years. Xu Jingming understood this. It¡¯s just that the path of Beam Transformation isn¡¯t that easy to grasp. Beam Transformation, Infinite Light, Obliteration Light¡­ The different directions of the light lineage can reach high-dimensional. The more Xu Jingming studied it, the more he felt that the light lineage was expansive. Even the reproduction and growth of countless living beings, nts, and animals in the universe required light. The mysteries of light fused into every part of the universe. For example, Infinite Light needed to make one¡¯s body strong enough to be like a miniature Primordial Star. Only by bing a high-dimensional lifeform could the light it emitted be qualified to be called Infinite Light. Lv. 10 knowledge was already the most profound knowledge in the universe. He began to have many guesses pertaining to higher dimensions. Yes, it was all conjectures about higher dimensions. After all, few great schrs who had devoted their lives to science had the mental strength to reach high-dimensional! They could only rely on the information left behind by the Paramounts to make conjectures, and some of the results were conjectures. With these conjectures and some high-dimensional objects, they could create some terrifying high-dimensional weapons. The most outstanding of them were the forbidden weapons of the human race. Although the three Paramounts could live in high-dimensional space for extended periods, they clearly didn¡¯t spend their energy on science. This was because reaching the highest level of science required outstanding talent. In history, the three Paramounts had interacted with great schrs with educational backgrounds exceeding Lv. 150. Compared to great schrs with educational backgrounds exceeding Lv. 150, the three Paramounts felt that they were illiterate! They had studied for a million years, but they couldn¡¯tpare to the gains a great schr could achieve in minutes. Moreover, if they continued studying after their educational levels exceeded Lv. 100, the three Paramounts could sense that it would clearly affect their evolutionary path and create more confusion. This was why the dean allowed Xu Jingming to reach Lv. 100. The scientific exnation is really thorough. Xu Jingming was impressed, and a smile appeared on his face. The feeling of absorbing knowledge was indeed wonderful. He was still quite far from Lv. 100, and he was in the midst of rapid improvement. Just as Xu Jingming was studying¡ª Huh? Xu Jingming received a notification. The Primordial Research Institute¡¯s exchange list? Xu Jingming tapped gently and read it. The Primordial Research Institute would open up a credit exchange a monthter! This exchange list was naturally made public in advance, allowing everyone to make preparations. Secretary General cksky said that more treasures would be released during the exchange. Xu Jingming carefully read the list. ¡°1: Primordial Fire Bead (only one). Exchange price: 500 million credits. Limited to personal use. The Primordial Research Institute will recover it at the original price after the exchanger expires.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned and immediately tapped open for a more detailed introduction. After the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s dean became a high-dimensional lifeform, he gathered high-dimensional materials and refined a total of 36 Primordial Fire Beads. Every Primordial Fire Bead was like a miniature Primordial Star. He had utilized these 36 Primordial Fire Beads in battle for a long time before giving up on themter on. It had been exchanged by many members at the Primordial Research Institute historically! Due to the war and all kinds of idents, 12 Primordial Fire Beads had beenpletely lost. The Primordial Fire Bead was refined by the dean, mimicking the Primordial Star. Carrying it daily for observation had the effect of improving the mind. An evolver from the Primordial Star lineage had a chance of using high-dimensional powers when using the Primordial Fire Bead. The Primordial Fire Bead contained the nine core mysteries of the Primordial Star Conjecture. It had many abilities such as visualization, defense, enemy killing, and escape. As it was originally used by the dean, one needed to cultivate the Primordial Star Conjecture to an extremely high level before they could use high-dimensional powers. The threshold was extremely high, but once it was sessfully used, its might was extremely great. ¡­ The exnation was quite long, and it made Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turn red. This is a miniature Primordial Star, and it was refined by the dean, so it¡¯s naturally mostpatible with the Primordial Star Conjecture. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate. I have to get it. Usually, the most expensive exchange is only 100 to 200 million credits. Did he deliberately prepare a Primordial Fire Bead for me? Xu Jingming also thought about it. After all, cksky had raised the matter. Moreover, not many people could afford 500 million credits. Thankfully, my contributions are now number one, so I have the right to choose first. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t need to look at the subsequent treasures; he was certain that the Primordial Fire Bead was necessary! Xu Jingming continued looking at the other treasures. ¡°2: Abyss Fire Lotus Seeds (5). Exchange price: 200 million credits. Everyone is limited to one.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyelids twitched. 200 million credits? The price is really high. He immediately opened the detailed introduction. Abyss Fire Lotus Seed: A lotus seed that grows in the high-dimensional space¡¯s Abyss! It has the effect of blocking external forces and protecting the mind. It can nourish the mind and greatly increase all aspects of the mind. An Abyss Fire Lotus Seed can nourish the mind of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform for about a thousand years. It can greatly increase the mind in every aspect? It canst about a thousand years? Xu Jingming was tempted. When acquiring knowledge and high-dimensional powers, one could break through in a sh of inspiration. What was a sh of inspiration? In fact, it was also an aspect of the mind. I have to get one, Xu Jingming thought. ¡°3: Cosmos Mirror (only one). Exchange price: 150 million credits. Limited to personal use.¡± The Cosmos Mirror contained a miniature universe! It was more suitable for evolvers of the spacetime lineage. Of course, it was most suitable for evolvers of the Mirror Domain lineage. Xu Jingming read the introduction of the Cosmos Mirror and thought to himself, Not many people in our Primordial Research Institute focus on the spacetime lineage, and the powerhouses of Spacetime Ind have more suitable high-dimensional weapons. This one is more like something prepared for Senior Brother Jane. The treasures released by the research institute would also consider what the official members were good at, what they needed, how much credit the members had, and so on. For example, the Primordial Fire Bead! Its true value naturally exceeded 500 million credits, but because it was for internal members, this was its price. Many precious treasures were, in a way, half-sold and half-gifted to internal members. For example, Xu Jingming¡¯s Primordial Battle Armor #9 was a gift! This was because Xu Jingming¡ªwho had just broken through¡ªwas too poor to afford it. ... ¡°4th: ck-star Primordial Battle Armor (100 in total). Exchange price: 100 million credits. Everyone is limited to one set. Limited to personal use.¡± This was the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s battle armor second only to the numbered ones. ¡°5: ¡­¡± ¡­ ¡°59: Heavenly Fire Needles (10 in total). Exchange price: 50 million credits. Everyone is limited to one.¡± A single-use high-dimensional weapon containing a wisp of the Primordial Star me! Its might is terrifying upon activation. Reminder: If the Heavenly Fire Needle can¡¯t touch the enemy, it naturally won¡¯t be able to unleash its effects. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyelids twitched. Contaminated with the Primordial Star me? The consequences are terrifying. ¡­ ¡°100: Primordial Star me (300 wisps in total). Exchange price: 30 million credits. Everyone is limited to three wisps.¡± Without a doubt, Xu Jingming definitely wanted to exchange for the Primordial Star me. Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms of the Primordial Star lineage who had some ambitions would possess at least one wisp of the Primordial Star me. ... ¡­ ¡°182: Body of Fire Cosmic Fruit (only one). Exchange price: 12 million merits. Limited to personal use.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart stirred when he saw this. He immediately checked the details¡ªhe was indeed the one who had sold this cosmic fruit to the Primordial Research Institute. The research institute had taken one out for public exchange. ¡­ ¡°200: Guardian (limited to 10 pieces). Exchange price: 10 million credits or 1,000 trillion cosmic dors. Everyone is limited to one piece.¡± ¡­ ¡°300: Evolutionary Guide (limited to 100 sets). Exchange price: 5 million credits or 500 trillion cosmic dors. Everyone is limited to one set.¡± The Evolutionary Guide was the scientific crystallization of the human race; it could assist humans in an efficient evolution via scientifically-tested methods. With the guidance of an Evolutionary Guide, an ordinary human was almost certain to be a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform! It was just that the probability of bing an Origin lifeform was negligible. Evolutionary Guide? Xu Jingming naturally knew that the human race had been studying ways to increase the probability of bing an Origin lifeform through technology. The more Origin lifeforms there were, the higher the chance of nurturing high-dimensional lifeforms. The cost of producing an Evolutionary Guide with humanity¡¯s present state of technology was high, and they only had the confidence of guaranteeing a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. They had not made any breakthroughs on going from Lv. 8 to Lv. 9. Therefore, an Evolutionary Guide was a little useless; it was not worth spending 500 trillion to nurture a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. Of course, as long as the Evolutionary Guide was maintained appropriately, it could be treated as a family heirloom. 500 trillion for one isn¡¯t expensive. If I have the chance, I can buy one, Xu Jingming thought. He would definitely focus on the other treasures first. It wouldn¡¯t be toote to exchange for the Evolutionary Guide if there were any left. ******* After the official members received the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s exchange list, it naturally quickly spread. The 17 top factions¡¯ slightly well-informed Origin lifeforms learned of this list. Manyrge corporations andrge families knew about it. They wanted treasures even if powerful Origin lifeforms didn¡¯t value them¡ªeven the cheapest Evolutionary Guide was a family heirloom for arge family. ¡°Has the Primordial Research Institute gone crazy?¡± ¡°It¡¯s amazing to have one Abyss Fire Lotus Seed released in the past. There are a total of five this time?¡± ¡°They are even offering 300 wisps of the Primordial Star me! It was usually limited to 100 wisps.¡± Many Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms sensed that the quality and quantity of treasures released by the Primordial Research Institute had increasedprehensively. ¡­ ¡°Abyss Fire Lotus Seed!¡± The thin Inzel looked at the exchange list and instantly targeted the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed. The Primordial Research Institute is actually willing to release the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed. This is the first time in 50,000 years that they have released one. Inzel¡¯s eyes burned. I have to obtain it at all costs. His strength was ranked in the top few in Eternal Academy, but that was the strength he obtained from falling into the abyss. But if one¡¯s mind fell into the abyss, the corruption would only be greater. The Abyss Fire Lotus Seed can help me withstand the corruption of external forces and nourish my mind, allowing myprehension to improve in every aspect, Inzel thought. If it can be used for a thousand years, I might be able to break through to be a cosmic legend. ¡­ Abyss Fire Lotus Seed? Another powerhouse from Eternal Academy, Lancel, also had his eyes on it. This is a rare treasure that¡¯s very suitable for our Abyss lineage. ¡­ ¡°Abyss Fire Lotus Seed?¡± ¡­ ¡°Abyss Fire Lotus Seed?¡± These five Abyss Fire Lotus seeds stirred the minds of many top powerhouses in the cosmic human race. After all, their mental strength would undergo aprehensive transformation thatsted for a thousand years. Perhaps they could use this opportunity to break through their bottlenecks and be cosmic legends. Who could resist the temptation of breaking through to be a cosmic legend? The three strongest factions would asionally release Abyss Fire Lotus Seeds. Thest time they released them was more than 50,000 years ago. Compared to themotion caused by the Abyss Fire Lotus Seeds, not many people cared about the Primordial Fire Bead ranked first. This was because it was only suitable for the Primordial Star lineage. Secondly¡­ it was too expensive. Chapter 582 - 582 Inquiring 582 Inquiring ¡°Secretary General cksky.¡± Xu Jingming had prepared wine and snacks on the wooden table to wee this esteemed guest who had suddenly arrived. cksky wore slippers and sat down opposite Xu Jingming. He said leisurely, ¡°Kid, you should¡¯ve guessed that the Primordial Fire Bead and Abyss Fire Lotus Seed were released because of you. You have to choose these two!¡± ¡°Have to?¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°Secretary General cksky, I understand.¡± ¡°You¡¯re ranked first for your contributions! ording to the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s rules, the top five will first undergo the first round of selection. Then, the top ten will undergo the second round, and the top 100 will undergo the third round¡­ Therefore, you have the right to choose during the first and sixth rounds, and so on.¡± ¡°As for the five Abyss Fire Lotus Seeds, you will definitely be able to choose them,¡± cksky said. ¡°You have to choose these two. The rest is up to you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. If he chose the Primordial Fire Bead first, even if the other four chose the Abyss Fire Lotus Seeds, he could still choose them in the second round. ¡°After you obtain the Primordial Fire Bead, fuse it into your body. You can also consume the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed directly after obtaining it! There will be detailed instructions, and they¡¯ll be sent to you after you exchange them.¡± cksky gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°The Abyss Fire Lotus Seed canst for about a thousand years. ording to the dean¡¯s expectations of you, he hopes that you can break through to be a cosmic legend in about a thousand years and reach the Paramount realm in 10,000 years.¡± ¡°Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms have a total lifespan of 100,000 years. You have to make the best use of your time and give yourself sufficient buffers. This way, even if there are idents¡­ you can still reach the Paramount realm.¡± cksky looked at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming could sense the dean¡¯s anticipation. To be a cosmic legend in a thousand years and a Paramount realm in 10,000 years¡ªthis was the perfect path set by the dean! For example, Redmond was already extremely dazzling to be a cosmic legend in 10,000 years. However, it was obvious that the dean had higher expectations of Xu Jingming. Be it bing an Origin lifeform or reaching Lv. 10, Xu Jingming was one of the top few in the history of the human race. When encountering a genius at this level, the dean naturally had to provide him with resources and not let Xu Jingming slow down. After all, one dy could lead to endless dys! The human race was inferior in terms of resources and other aspectspared to the Void Celestials. If he didn¡¯t spend time grooming them, when would he be able to catch up? ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Secretary General. I¡¯ll definitely choose these two.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°The person ranked second now has more than 830 million credits. You have more than twice as much as him, so there¡¯s no need to worry,¡± cksky said. Xu Jingming heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Thankfully, I earned more than 1.2 billion credits from selling the cosmic fruit. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t be ranked first,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Although he was very efficient at intercepting and killing Hellions, he hadn¡¯t spent that much time intercepting¡ªespecially with the Hellions almost stopping their small-scale plundering in theter stages. ¡°Be prepared.¡± cksky smiled and got up before disappearing. ¡­ Hunter Cosmic Sector, Oohook Star Alliance, Earth¡¯s home. Hu! Xu Jingming appeared in outer space and returned home in a step. ¡°Jingming is back?¡± Li Miaomiao¡ªwho was in the Pearwood headquarters¡ªwas delighted when she received the news from her husband and disappeared into thin air. Then, she appeared in the courtyard of her house. As the Pearwood Group¡¯s first executive officer, Li Miaomiao also had top-notch biological battle armor. With stable spacetime, she could teleport no more than 10,000 kilometers. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao walked to her husband¡¯s side. ¡°Why are you suddenly back?¡± Xu Jingming sat under a pavilion in the courtyard and smiled at his wife. ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask me about the exchange list? Thus, I decided to return.¡± ¡°The Primordial Research Institute¡¯s exchange list has caused an uproar in the entire cosmic human race. Many corporations and families have their eyes on some of the treasures,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°This list has quickly spread, and our Pearwood Group knows about it.¡± ¡°Do you think we need to exchange for anything?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°The Pearwood Group is still developing. I don¡¯t care much about anything else, but I think our family needs a copy of the Evolutionary Guide auxiliary system,¡± Li Miaomiao remarked. ¡°After all, ordinary cosmic lifeforms only have a lifespan of 3,000 years. Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms have a lifespan of 10,000 years.¡± ¡°Our daughter is much more talented than me, and she reached Lv. 7 not long ago,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°However, she received pointers from many powerhouses and received many resources. It took her more than 200 years to reach Lv. 7! ording to my estimates, it might be very difficult for her to reach Lv. 8 in her life.¡± ¡°It would be different if there was an Evolutionary Guide,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I want to exchange for it.¡± Humans could be upgraded to an Origin lifeform by relying on external forces, but he clearly didn¡¯t have the authority to make it happen. The conditions for upgrading to an Origin lifeform with external forces were very harsh! Typically, only great schrs with an educational level of Lv. 100 could receive such treatment for free. As for the others? Only the three Paramounts, three advanced civilization emperors, and seven cosmic legends had such authority. The emperors and cosmic legends had to pay a huge price to use this authority, so they didn¡¯t use it easily. For example, Redmond didn¡¯t do it for Tejano. My wife, daughter, and father relied on themselves to be cosmic lifeforms. They have the confidence to reach Lv. 8 with the help of an Evolutionary Guide, Xu Jingming thought. But my mother, Miaomiao¡¯s parents, and the others¡­ They became cosmic lifeforms through external forces. Evolutionary Guides are useless. The Evolutionary Guide was ultimately only an auxiliary system. The users had to be diligent and willing to put in the work. They had to spend arge amount of time every day on evolution before they had a chance of reaching Lv. 8. If the user didn¡¯t put in the effort? No matter how good the auxiliary system was, it was useless. ¡°Dad.¡± Xu Lixing rushed back as well. ¡°After I returned, I sent you and your mother a message at the same time. Your mother immediately came, but you were five minuteste.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head and said, ¡°This daughter of mine is always spending time with others.¡± ¡°No, I was entertaining a group of people. I can¡¯t just leave without saying a word, right?¡± Xu Lixing sat beside her father and smiled. ¡°I¡¯ve already tried my best to end it.¡± ¡°Does that group of people include your junior brother?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Dad, my junior brother, Meng Tian, is still very impressive. He reached Lv. 8 after cultivating for 100 years. As for me, I only broke through to Lv. 7 recently.¡± Xu Lixing sighed with emotion. ¡°I¡¯m really weakpared to the true geniuses in the universe.¡± Xu Lixing nced at her father. ¡°Of course, those geniuses can¡¯tpare to Dad.¡± ¡°Your mother and I were discussing something and prepared a gift for you,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°What gift?¡± Xu Lixing was puzzled. ¡°Evolutionary Guide,¡± Li Miaomiao answered. Xu Lixing¡¯s eyes lit up as she immediately pounced over and kissed her father on the cheek before kissing her mother. ¡°Dad, Mom, you¡¯re too good to me.¡± ****** In the virtual world. Xu Jingming, Sakar, and Lancel gathered. ¡°Senior Brothers, you previously helped me exchange for the Heavenly Python Scale and Spirit Cleansing Water,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s only right to return the favor.¡± ¡°Sakar¡¯s 35 million credits and my 50 million credits¡ªthat totals to 85 million credits. Transfer it to Yang,¡± Lancel said. ... ¡°Mr. Lancel, you convinced Senior Brother Yang?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. Yang¡¯s strength was undoubtedly ranked in the top ten of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, and he was now ranked in the top five. Logically speaking, Yang should also want the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed. ¡°Thankfully, I¡¯ve had many friends over the years,¡± Lancel said with a smile. ¡°I also have the treasures Yang wants.¡± ¡°Impressive,¡± Xu Jingming said. There were a total of five Abyss Fire Lotus Seeds, and it was extremely difficult to snatch one. It was impossible for Xu Jingming to give it to others! Therefore, it wasn¡¯t easy to get Senior Brother Yang to be willing to ¡®trade.¡¯ It was a test of connections, ability, treasures, and other aspects. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± Sakar hesitated for a moment before saying, ¡°You should be ranked in the top five of the Primordial Research Institute, right?¡± Sakar had worked with Xu Jingming to kill the Hellions after all, so he guessed that he had umted a lot of credit over the years. A simple deduction¡­ confirmed that he had at least hundreds of millions of credits. ¡°Senior Brother, feel free to ask me if you need anything,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It has nothing to do with me. I¡¯m just the messenger.¡± Sakar gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°The Inzel you metst time! Inzel also guessed that¡­ you¡¯ve umted a lot of credit, so he asked if you could help him exchange for the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed.¡± ¡°Inzel?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Considering his attitude when I requested him to exchange for the Heavenly Python Scale, he actually has the cheek to ask you to pass the message?¡± ... ¡°He also feels ashamed, so he got me to deliver a message first. If you¡¯re interested, any conditions are negotiable,¡± Sakar remarked. Lancel also said, ¡°For the sake of the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed, how could he care about his reputation? After he took the initiative to fall into the abyss, his temper has worsened, especially when he gets older¡­ He believes that there¡¯s no hope of bing a cosmic legend in his life, so he has be even more unscrupulous and has offended many. He wants the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed, but he ran into obstacles everywhere. He felt that there was a chance for you, Wu Ming, so he made an attempt.¡± ¡°Impossible. I¡¯ve only cultivated for about 200 years; I want the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed as well,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Senior Brother Sakar, reject it.¡± Sakar smiled and nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll tell him.¡± ¡­ Those who tried to obtain the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed were the top figures among Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in the cosmic human race. The weak and those with weaker foundations didn¡¯t dare to hope for the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed. The exchange price for the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed was 200 million credits! If members of other factions wanted it, it was normal for the price to be doubled. ¡°Maxon rejected?¡± ¡°Primordial One rejected?¡± ¡°Yang rejected?¡± ¡°Wu Ming rejected?¡± Inzel had an ugly expression in his personal space. He thought of ways to contact or seek information from any Primordial Research Institute member who might be able to exchange for the Abyss Fire Lotus Seeds. But the initial oue was him receiving a unanimous rejection! There was no room for negotiation! Who would¡¯ve thought that the Primordial Research Institute would suddenly release the Abyss Fire Lotus Seeds after 50,000 years? Inzel was indignant. Why didn¡¯t my Eternal Academy release them? ¡­ They usually cut me some ck, but all of them rejected me when it came to the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed. The Primestar emperor, Lunarstar, also wanted the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed. I haven¡¯t been at Lv. 10 for long, and I haven¡¯t umted even 100 million credits. There¡¯s no way to exchange for it. Seriously, what is the dean thinking? The resources the emperor has are all limited, and not a single Abyss Fire Lotus Seed is included. Lunarstar was helpless. So what if he was an emperor? The privileges enjoyed by generations of emperors were all decided by the dean. The Abyss Fire Lotus Seed is usually only released once every tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years. Will there be a chance if I miss this opportunity? Lunarstar hadn¡¯t been emperor for long after all, so he hadn¡¯t built up much. He couldn¡¯t get the people ranked in the top few to be willing to resell the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed to him. Those ranked in the top few weren¡¯t ordinary figures and didn¡¯t care about an emperor. ¡­ As the exchanging period approached, the important figures who yearned for the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed also used all kinds of means. But as Xu Jingming was first in terms of contributions, he definitely had one of the Abyss Fire Lotus Seeds secured and wouldn¡¯t resell it. Chapter 583 - 583 Fusing into the Body 583 Fusing into the Body Finally, it was the day of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s exchange. Xu Jingming, Jane, and Yijiu gathered in the virtual world. ¡°The exchange will begin in three minutes.¡± Jane looked at the two people beside him. ¡°When the timees, I¡¯ll have to trouble Junior Brother Wu Ming and Senior Brother Yijiu to help me. It will probably take a few years for me to repay the credit I owe you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a small matter.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It¡¯s fine as long as you repay the credit before my death.¡± Yijiu smiled. !! Jane had umted quite a lot of credit to begin with, but on the one hand, he wanted to exchange for the Cosmos Mirror. On the other hand, he nned on cultivating the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Dark volume. He naturally needed to gather treasures that were beneficial to the Dark volume, so he needed Xu Jingming and Yijiu¡¯s help. Xu Jingming was roped in to help him exchange for a Dark Divine Crystal. ¡°Senior Brothers, remember to help me exchange for an Evolutionary Guide using cosmic dors,¡± Xu Jingming reminded. ¡°Nobody will be vying for it with you. There will probably be at least half of the 100 Evolutionary Guides left.¡± Yijiu drank. ¡°There¡¯s quite a bit of Evolutionary Guides left every time,¡± Janemented with a smile. ¡°The families that want to exchange for it have done so a long time ago.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°I don¡¯t have a single piece, so I naturally have to prepare a few more.¡± As they spoke, the three of them suddenly jolted. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! A projection appeared in front of the three of them, ones only they could see. The credit exchange officially began! Regardless of which cosmic sector it was, most of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s official members read the exchange page. Even if some Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms couldn¡¯t bear to partake in the exchange, it was quite interesting to read. ¡°Please submit your choice for the first round of credit exchange.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the dazzling list. Only the top five participated in the first round, so he immediately submitted his choice. In the first round, Xu Jingming chose the most precious Primordial Fire Bead! After all, there was only one. It would be toote for regrets if someone after him selected it. ¡°Submission time is up. The first round of selection is over. Congrattions on obtaining a high-dimensional weapon, the Primordial Fire Bead.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s personal ount had 500 million credits deducted. ¡°In the first round of credit exchange, four of the top five chose the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed.¡± Yijiu stared at the projection in front of him and said in surprise, ¡°Another person chose the Primordial Fire Bead.¡± ¡°How extravagant to be willing to buy the Primordial Fire Bead,¡± Jane eximed in surprise. From the list, one could clearly see that there were zero Primordial Fire Beads left. The five Abyss Fire Lotus Seeds instantly reduced to one. ¡°The second round has begun.¡± Jane was also paying attention. His and Yijiu¡¯s contributions weren¡¯t in the top ten, so the first two rounds had nothing to do with the two of them. ¡°Please submit your choice for the second round of credit exchange.¡± Xu Jingming continued participating. He undoubtedly chose the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed and snatched thest Abyss Fire Lotus Seed. ¡­ In the third round, the top 100 in terms of credit made their selections. Jane, Yijiu, and Xu Jingming participated in the selection. Three wisps of Primordial Star me! Xu Jingming submitted his choice. As everyone could only choose a maximum of three wisps, he chose the maximum. Every time the Primordial Research Institute opened up an exchange, there would be the Primordial Star me. Therefore, thepetition wasn¡¯t intense. ¡°Cosmos Mirror!¡± Jane also submitted his choice. In the Primordial Research Institute, the Primordial Star lineage was the core. There were very few members who took the Mirror Domain lineage. Even though Jane could only participate in the third round, he still sessfully obtained the Cosmos Mirror. Jane was the only one among the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s top dozens of Origin lifeforms who was willing to spend 150 million credits on the Cosmos Mirror. ¡°Heavenly Fire Needle!¡± Yijiu chose Heavenly Fire Needle. As a single-use high-dimensional weapon, Yijiu knew very well how powerful the Heavenly Fire Needle was. If used well, it could produce miraculous effects. ¡­ In the fourth round, Xu Jingming helped Jane exchange for a Dark Divine Crystal worth 30 million credits. Jane had to do it on credit with Xu Jingming. ¡­ In the fifth round, Xu Jingming also exchanged for a Heavenly Fire Needle. The Heavenly Fire Needle was extremely powerful, but it was ultimately a one-time use item. Very few Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms were willing to be so extravagant. ¡­ Round after round. Xu Jingming chose ording to his needs. There was nothing he could do about it; he was too rich, and he had earned more than 1.2 billion credits from selling cosmic fruits. He naturally exchanged for something useful to him during the credit exchange. The credit exchangested for more than half a day. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you? 51 Evolutionary Guides were left,¡± Yijiu said with a smile. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming, you got three of them.¡± ¡°Many families already have them, but I don¡¯t have a single one, so I naturally got a few more,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Senior Brother Jane, where will you send your Dark Divine Crystals?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need. I¡¯ll collect it at headquarters myself,¡± Jane replied. ¡°I¡¯ll collect the Evolutionary Guides from headquarters too,¡± Xu Jingming said. He still needed to consume the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed, so it was naturally safest to consume it at headquarters. ¡°Let¡¯s go and collect the treasures.¡± Xu Jingming got up. Yijiu and Jane got up and left. ****** Just as the exchange ended, Xu Jingming headed for the Primordial Research Institute headquarters. With his Spacetime Travel ability, he arrived at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters and entered a chamber after a few trips. ¡°Your treasure.¡± In the chamber, Secretary General cksky personally arrived and ced the treasures to the side. Xu Jingming had already notified them that the owner of the Dark Divine Crystal was Jane, so it wasn¡¯t brought over. ... ¡°I suggest you carry one of these three wisps of Primordial Star me with you. The other two will temporarily be stored in the research institute,¡± cksky said. ¡°Withdraw another when one is consumed. After all, it¡¯s meaningless to carry more.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. cksky extended his hand, and a me appeared in his palm. An invisible spacetime seal isted it. Xu Jingming looked at the Primordial Star me. It looked golden at first nce, but the outer mes were faintly ck. When Xu Jingming saw it, he could sense that it could burn anything. Even cosmic legends could be incinerated by it. ¡°There¡¯s nothing that can¡¯t be incinerated. It¡¯s terrifying,¡± Xu Jingming whispered. ¡°Therefore, be careful when using it,¡± cksky exhorted. ¡°I heard that it¡¯s only the mes at the outermost edge of the Primordial Star, but it¡¯s already so terrifying,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°I finally have a little understanding of the true Primordial Star.¡± By peeking at a single spot and seeing a wisp of mes at the periphery, he could more reasonably deduce the true Primordial Star. Whoosh. Xu Jingming received the Primordial Star me. Due to the spacetime seal left behind by the dean, he wasn¡¯t worried about injuring himself. With a thought, he put it into the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s auxiliary space. ... ¡°This is the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed. You just have to consume it.¡± cksky flipped his hand, and a strange lotus seed appeared in his palm. Thepletely red lotus seed had some strange patterns. Xu Jingming took it and swallowed it. This lotus seed that grew in the abyss could even repel the abyss¡¯s dark power; it was obvious how magical it was. After Xu Jingming swallowed it, he felt a little warmth fuse into his body before spreading throughout his body. After it spread throughout his body, every living structure unit was affected by the lotus seed¡¯s power. Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength underwent a transformation because of it. This feeling? Xu Jingming felt unprecedentedly good. His thinking speed was several times faster than in the past. Hisprehension ability and resistance to mental corruption had clearly improved. Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming tried to control Primordial Battle Armor #9. Previously, he could control about 60% of this battle armor¡¯s strength. But now, under the influence of the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed, Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength had undergone aplete transformation, allowing him topletely mobilize the entire Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s strength. 100% control! ¡°There are many treasures that are beneficial to the mind,¡± cksky said. ¡°The dean chose the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed because it¡¯s very suitable for the Primordial Star lineage. It¡¯s a wonder born from the mes of the abyss. The fire wonders in the darkest ces will also be of great help to your understanding of mes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Of course, the most important thing is this.¡± cksky flipped his hand, and a ck sphere floated. ¡°The dean has already made the Primordial Fire Bead remain in an extremely small state.¡± ¡°You can try controlling it. Remember, don¡¯t make it too big. This is because if it gets bigger¡­ it will probably be very difficult for you to make it shrink,¡± cksky said with a smile. Xu Jingming nodded. The moment he reached out to take it, the ck sphere floated without any weight. Xu Jingming immediately seeped Cosmic Force into the Primordial Fire Bead. Buzz. The surface of the Primordial Fire Bead gradually lit up, and dense patterns appeared. Xu Jingming controlled Cosmic Force to seep in with great difficulty. He needed to follow the perfectly constructed patterns of the Primordial Fire Bead! Every moment of advancement required him to understand all kinds of Primordial Star knowledge. ¡°There¡¯s no way to infiltrate any further.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s attemptsted for more than half an hour, and many patterns on the Primordial Fire Bead¡¯s surface lit up. ¡°You can only control 12% of the outermostyer.¡± cksky shook his head. ¡°That¡¯s not even the inner and coreyers. Alright, put the Primordial Fire Bead into your body and store it in your heart.¡± ¡°Fuse your blood into the Primordial Fire Bead at all times before letting it pump back out,¡± cksky said. ¡°Treat it as another heart.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and pressed the Primordial Fire Bead against his chest. As an Origin lifeform, his body naturally ¡®engulfed¡¯ the Primordial Fire Bead and transferred it to his heart! The heart of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform was powerful to begin with, but when the Primordial Fire Bead fused into it, his blood became boiling hot. As the blood circted, heat spread throughout his body. Xu Jingming¡¯s hair and eyes instantly turned red. His skin began to heat up, and mes rose. It was very normal to store high-dimensional weapons in the body. This was different from Hellions fusing with high-dimensional objects¡ªHellions were truly fusing! The two fused as one, and it was even possible to assimte in theter stages! As for high-dimensional weapons in the body¡­ The weapon was still a weapon, and the body was still the body. It only had some supplementary effects. ¡°It feels different to have a miniature Primordial Star in your body, right?¡± cksky smiled. ¡°It can let you go one step closer to the Primordial Star.¡± ¡°The closer you are, the more the Primordial Star will change you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already sent you detailed instructions on how to use it. Study it slowly.¡± cksky smiled and got up. He pointed at the other treasures. ¡°Take care of your treasures.¡± cksky then left. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged,pletely immersed in the feeling of having a miniature Primordial Star heart. He was familiarizing himself with this terrifying force and slowly controlling it. Chapter 584 - 584 More than 100 Years 584 More than 100 Years What a terrifying high-dimensional weapon. Xu Jingming sensed the terrifying might it contained when his mind and consciousness seeped into the Primordial Fire Bead. But to activate it required a deep understanding of the Primordial Star, and his mental strength had to be strong enough! With his Lv. 10 mind, Xu Jingming activated the Primordial Fire Bead. It was like a child pushing a cart¡ªit didn¡¯t budge! Primordial Battle Armor #9 is just different. This is specially refined by the dean for Origin lifeforms. The requirements for using it are very low, and it even contains Elementium. It doesn¡¯t require me to expend my strength. Xu Jingming felt that the two treasures werepletely different. To use the Primordial Fire Bead? Xu Jingming needed to control it himself using his strength. The requirements for the mind, Cosmic Force, and realm were extremely high. !! Although the requirements for use are very high, the might released once I can control it is extremely terrifying. After all, this is a weapon used by the dean. Xu Jingming knew very well that many high-dimensional weapons that the human race had opened up for exchange were specially refined for Origin lifeforms by Paramounts or great schrs. The threshold was rtively low, so its might was naturally inferior. The Primordial Fire Bead was a weapon used by true high-dimensional lifeforms. After the dean became a high-dimensional lifeform, he relied on 36 Primordial Fire Beads to deal with all kinds of dangerous situations for a long time. Just one sold to a junior in a ¡®half-giveaway¡¯ cost him 500 million credits. Although I only obtained one, as long as I can unleash its might, I can stand heads and shoulders above Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms! Xu Jingming thought to himself. More than three hourster. Xu Jingming became more and more familiar with the Primordial Fire Bead before gradually restraining his strength. The mes rising from his body retracted into his body, and the color of his hair, skin, and eyes returned to normal. But if anyone could observe Xu Jingming¡¯s body¡­ they would discover that there was still a ball of fire burning in his heart. Xu Jingming could constantly sense the Primordial Fire Bead in his body, and his understanding of the Primordial Star deepened. ¡­ After retrieving the treasure, Xu Jingming returned to Earth in the Milky Way. Before setting off, he had already informed his wife and daughter in the virtual world. Whoosh. Xu Jingming took a step and crossed distant spacetime to appear in his courtyard. His wife and daughter were already waiting. ¡°Dad.¡± Xu Lixing ran over, her eyes burning. ¡°A gift I promised you.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and extended his hand, producing a silver bracelet thatnded in Xu Lixing¡¯s hand. Evolutionary Guide? Xu Lixing looked at it curiously. Soon, the silver bracelet fused into her wrist and hid under her skin. How magical. Xu Lixing eximed in surprise. ¡°After being authorized, it¡¯s collecting all my training,bat data, and records of my training in the virtual world to provide me with a systematic review.¡± ¡°So the evolutionary path can be divided into so many details. It has ns for my daily training andbat in the future,¡± Xu Lixing eximed in surprise. ¡°It will monitor your changes at all times,¡± Xu Jingming remarked with a smile. ¡°Based on your changes, it will constantly modify the evolutionary n to increase the efficiency of your evolutionary path. Based on past experience, it won¡¯t be a problem to guide you to reaching Lv. 8.¡± As for bing an Origin lifeform? Even many peerless geniuses were stuck at the limit of Lv. 8 their entire lives. Evolutionary Guides weren¡¯t good at this. ¡°I¡¯m already very satisfied with bing a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform.¡± Xu Lixing looked forward to it. ¡°After you reach Lv. 8, I¡¯ll arrange a follow-up cultivation n for you,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Understood. Although the chances are slim, I have to give it a try. Perhaps I can be an Origin lifeform?¡± Xu Lixing was also very motivated. Although she was very ordinary in the universe, she was one of the top geniuses on Earth. Xu Jingming gazed at his wife and flipped his hand to take out a silver bracelet. ¡°Miaomiao, this is a gift for you.¡± ¡°There¡¯s another one?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. Of Xu Jingming¡¯s rtives, only Mr. Xu, Xu Lixing, and Li Miaomiao relied on themselves to be cosmic lifeforms. Li Miaomiao spent the most time and was rtively less talented. She trained diligently after bing a cosmic lifeform. Many of the corporation¡¯s matters were left to her daughter and the management, while she honed herself in the virtual worlds. In her opinion, her husband was outstanding, and she wasn¡¯t talented enough. She could only work harder. ¡°I still want you to spend more time with me.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his wife. He knew very well that they had met in their twenties¡­ High-dimensional lifeforms were destined to be lonely. For example, what about the rtives of the three human Paramounts? They had long died as the tide of time washed over them. Redeye was only a child of the current era¡¯s Spacetime Ind Lord. If Redeye couldn¡¯t be a high-dimensional lifeform, he would die when his lifespan expired. Although Xu Jingming had the ambition to be a high-dimensional lifeform, he cherished his days with his family more. This was because when he truly became a high-dimensional lifeform, perhaps these would be his best memories. ¡°Alright.¡± Li Miaomiao happily took the silver bracelet. ¡°Miaomiao, invite Dad, Mom, and the others over,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ve also prepared gifts for all of them.¡± Xu Jingming had also prepared an Evolutionary Guide for his father, Xu Hong, who had be a cosmic lifeform. He had prepared rtively ordinary gifts for the other rtives. ¡°Both grandpas and grandmas are in the Milky Way, but Great Grandpa has already gone on a cosmic trip on a spaceship,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll give him the gift personally.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°In our family, Great Grandpa knows how to enjoy himself the best.¡± Xu Lixing couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Dad, you don¡¯t know this, but Great Grandpa has set up apany and recruited a group of gaming teams to fight in Dark Abyss¡¯s gaming world. Moreover, the team members have started live-streaming! Thepany is quite profitable, and it has produced several famous streamers in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. There¡¯s also arge-scale celebration every ten years. Great Grandpa¡­ is taking his outstanding employees on a trip.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Great Grandpa is quite impressive.¡± ¡°It¡¯s very impressive,¡± Li Miaomiaomented with a smile. ¡°With just the family¡¯s regr pension every year and our asional gifts, Great Grandpa established a gamepany with an initial registration capital of five billion cosmic dors. In the past hundred years, the gamepany¡¯s market capitalization has increased tens of thousands of times. It¡¯s already a very famous gamepany in the Dark Abyss virtual world.¡± ¡°To be honest,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°the person with the highestmercial talent in our Xu family might be Great Grandpa.¡± Great Grandpa built up his family business from scratch. This was why his father, Xu Hong, could focus on martial arts. ¡°I¡¯d also invited Great Grandpa to join the group¡¯s management and help us take a look,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°He despised it and thought that it was a waste of his fun times. I can finally tell that Great Grandpa started thepany to find arge group of ymates.¡± Great Grandpa was indeed talented in the gaming and live-streaming industry. Coupled with Xu Jingming¡¯s influence, the running of hispany went smoothly. ¡°As long as he¡¯s happy,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ******* More than 100 years passed in the blink of an eye. ... In space. Whoosh. Xu Jingming walked in space and looked around. The entire universe¡¯s spacetime shrank¡ªthe stars,s, satellites, and so on. The stars shrank to the size of a fist. From this, one could imagine how much the entire universe shrank. It shrunk greatly, bringing with it an extremely terrifying suppression that affected Xu Jingming. ¡°Senior Brother Jane, this suppression isn¡¯t enough,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. A huge face appeared in the shrunken universe¡ªit was Jane¡¯s face. He stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming, escape this Cosmos Mirror if you have the ability.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve fled it countless times.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and moved. Whoosh. He forcefully entered high-dimensional space. However, a huge mirror appeared in high-dimensional space, and Xu Jingming was inside it. ... ¡°You can control the Cosmos Mirror from high-dimensional space?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for my breakthrough in strength, why would I spar with you?¡± Jane¡¯s voice echoed in the Cosmos Mirror. ¡°Senior Brother, this won¡¯t trap me.¡± Light circted around Xu Jingming¡¯s body, and his entire body turned into a miniature Primordial Star. Boom! Boom! This miniature Primordial Star caused the surface of the mirror to ripple, and he rushed out and fled into the distance. ¡°Huh?¡± The Cosmos Mirror gave a puzzled grunt. Whoosh! Whoosh! The two of them returned to the universe. ¡°How did you escape?¡± Jane looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I know that the Cosmos Mirror¡¯s ability to iste spacetime is very powerful. It can even iste high-dimensional space.¡± ¡°You may have broken through, but so have I,¡± Xu Jingming remarked with a smile. ¡°Has your educational level reached Lv. 100?¡± Jane asked. ¡°Lv. 99,¡± Xu Jingming answered. ording to the dean¡¯s instructions, Xu Jingming learned the rmended knowledge and reached about Lv. 100. After bing a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, his learning efficiency far exceeded that of Lv. 9. Having consumed the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed, he often spared no expense hiring great schrs to exin the key problems that gued him. Unknowingly, he reached Lv. 99. In fact, Lv. 99 was about Lv. 100. It was actually enough. The more profound knowledge the human race grasped was specious. ¡°Your improvement speed is really amazing,¡± Jane said with a sigh. ¡°I also hire great schrs to teach me whenever I encounter any problems,¡± Xu Jingming said. Jane shook his head. ¡°The great schrs have extraordinary statuses, so they are only doing this on your ount! If I hire them, many won¡¯te even if I¡¯m willing to spend money.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°You reached Lv. 10 at the age of 251, which is even more astonishing than you bing an Origin lifeform.¡± Jane sighed with emotion. ¡°Therefore, be it cosmic legends, emperors of advanced civilizations, or transcendent great schrs, all of them are filled with goodwill toward you. Even the Paramounts think highly of you.¡± ¡°For example, I¡¯m considered very outstanding, but my reputation is far inferior to yours. Many people can give me the cold shoulder,¡± Jane said with a sigh. ¡°The path for powerhouses is smooth. The weak will see darker sides.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Senior Brother Jane, your attitude has changed ever since you cultivated the Dark volume.¡± ¡°Only by seeing darkness can one understand light better,¡± Jane said. ¡°Have you tried seeing more darkness?¡± ¡°No.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°As I cultivate the Dark volume, I took the initiative to see more of the dark side. I¡¯ve seen the 34 cosmic sectors of the cosmic human race and even the other alien races¡­¡± Jane said with a smile. ¡°Sometimes, I understand light better after seeing so much darkness.¡± Xu Jingming fell into thought. Chapter 585 - 585 Breakthrough, Mentally Lv. 11 585 Breakthrough, Mentally Lv. ¡°Senior Brother Jane,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°you and I have been stationed at the front line and have seen the Hellion plundering. It was my first time seeing billions of humans wiped out on an habitable, and it triggered me. However, I¡¯ve been stationed at the front line for more than 300 years!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve intercepted arge number of Hellion Origin lifeforms in the past 300 years, and I¡¯ve also seen countless habitables go extinct. Trillions of humans gone.¡± Xu Jingming looked at Jane, his eyes calm and emotionless. ¡°Would you care about the so-called dark side after seeing this?¡± ¡°Junior Brother.¡± Jane gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°True darkness isn¡¯t the death of living beings, but the endless despair that exists when they die! This is the death of the mind! If death in life is the first kind of death, many people can die from a broken heart or fromughter¡­ But death of the mind is despair. The pain is countless times greater.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. !! ¡°I once looked straight at the phantom of the abyss,¡± Jane said. ¡°My mind couldn¡¯t resist and fell into the abyss! Only then did I understand that the hallmark of a powerful mind is remaining untainted in the darkness.¡± ¡°Therefore, I cultivate the Dark volume.¡± Jane stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Junior Brother, with your talent, it¡¯s not difficult for your mental strength to reach Lv. 11. But if you want to reach Lv. 12 and truly reach high-dimensional¡­ your mind has to experience all kinds of hardships. Therefore, I suggest you experience the darkness andprehend it. Perhaps it will help your mind break through in the future.¡± ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Jane. I¡¯ll keep it in mind, but my mind hasn¡¯t reached Lv. 11 yet,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Jane¡¯s focus was mainly on breaking through mentally. Three steps to bing a high-dimensional lifeform: attaining a high-dimensional mind, grasping high-dimensional powers, and constructing a high-dimensional lifeform. Jane was now at the first step. ¡°Oh right, I¡¯m preparing to head to the Void Celestial battlefield,¡± Jane said. ¡°I believe the stronger Void Celestials will give me enough training.¡± ¡°Be careful, Senior Brother,¡± Xu Jingming exhorted seriously. Void Celestials were generally much better than humans. Be it Lv. 10 or cosmic legends, the Void Celestials were generally stronger! After all, the Void Celestials had Gumo, who was one step away from bing a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform. Under his guidance, the Void Celestials were naturally more elite. ¡°When do you n on going to the Void Celestial battlefield?¡± Jane asked. ¡°With your Spacetime Travel speed, you can rush back to the Hellion battlefield in a minute even if you¡¯re far away on the Void Celestial battlefield. It¡¯s enough to intercept the Hellions. There won¡¯t be any dys.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. ¡°I¡¯ve applied! Secretary General cksky said that one can¡¯t go to the Void Celestial battlefield unless their mind reaches Lv. 11.¡± ¡°I have high expectations of you.¡± Jane smiled. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s time for me to set off.¡± A spaceship appeared by the side. Jane waved at him before entering the spaceship. Other than Xu Jingming and a few others, ordinary Origin lifeforms still relied on spaceships for long-distance traveling. Xu Jingming also waved him goodbye. Take care, Xu Jingming thought to himself. Void Celestial battlefield. Xu Jingming also had desires. The strongest Origin lifeforms of the human race were there, but even so, the human race was generally at a disadvantage. It had to be known that only a small portion of the Void Celestials¡¯ strength dealt with the human race. The Void Celestials also needed to fight several otherrge species at the same time. Mental strength is my weakness. When facing high-dimensional enemies, death is trivial once my mind is affected! Loss of the Primordial Battle Armor #9 and the Primordial Fire Bead, and the wastage of the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed would rack up huge losses, Xu Jingming thought. Some of the dean¡¯s 36 Primordial Fire Beads had been lost after being used repeatedly by Origin lifeforms. ¡­ Xu Jingming returned to his residence. In a secluded residence, he sat cross-legged in his chamber. The space in front of him was distorted, and there was a small half of the cosmic fruit inside. Xu Jingming cut another piece. ording to his cutting speed, he could finish this cosmic fruit in 200 years. He consumed it now only to better understand the Primordial Star, so he ate them slowly. Crack. The distorted space wrapped arge piece of fruit into his mouth. After finishing it, Xu Jingming put away the remaining fruit. The flow of time in Primordial Battle Armor #9¡¯s auxiliary space was almost stagnant, and it perfectly guaranteed the quality of the fruit. Primordial Star! After consuming the fruit, the surging strength in his body allowed Xu Jingming to pry on the vast and distorted Primordial Star again! In the middle of the vast and distorted Primordial Star, a towering figure vaguely condensed. I¡¯ve consumed the cosmic fruit for more than 100 years, but I¡¯m still very shocked every time I experience it. As Xu Jingming viewed it, he diverted his attention to sense the Primordial Fire Bead in his heart. The two werepared. An hourter, after the surging strength in his body calmed down, Xu Jingming began visualizing the Primordial Star¡ªthe greatest high-dimensional celestial body. It appeared calm and reserved, and it only emitted light and heat steadily. However, its light seeped into endless spacetime and affected endless life. Universe after universe was bathed in its light. If one approached it, they would understand its true side. Every seemingly gentle beam of light was condensed from countless Primordial Star mes at close range! Countless beams of light were the incalcble eruptions of the Primordial Star mes. mes erupted in an iprehensible manner, tearing through the obstructions of countless spacetimes and illuminating one universe after another. Even for someone as weak as Xu Jingming, this great celestial body could still ¡®look¡¯ at him when he visualized it, allowing him to bask in its light. ¡°I¡­¡± Xu Jingming felt the Primordial Star¡¯s clearer gaze. His life trembled, and his mind and consciousness quickly became stronger under its light. Be it the Primordial Fire Bead or the source of the power contained in the cosmic fruit, they were closer to the Primordial Star¡¯s reality than Xu Jingming¡¯s! Therefore, Xu Jingming gained an understanding from the Primordial Fire Bead and the cosmic fruit¡¯s power to constantly enrich the Primordial Star in his heart. As it approached reality, it naturally favored Xu Jingming more. It was too difficult toprehend it. An apple in the universe contained infinite information. From a three-dimensional point of view, it had smell, color, appearance, and all kinds of other factors¡ªif magnified billions of times, it wasposed of countless atoms. Going deeper¡­ it contained countless Force structures. It was dynamic, on the path toward ripening to even rotting. A person in the real universe was countless times moreplicated than an apple. What about high-dimensional spatial objects? What about the greatest celestial body in high-dimensional space, the Primordial Star? There were too many facets toprehend. Even great high-dimensional lifeforms had to humbly study and understand it. They didn¡¯t even dare to approach it. Boom! Amidst the transformation, Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body burned with mes. ... Xu Jingming found this feeling wonderful. I¡¯m the Primordial Star, and the Primordial Star is me. Xu Jingming understood why the ¡®existence¡¯ at the source of the cosmic fruit first saw the distorted and violent Primordial Star before condensing into a towering figure. There was also the dean! The dean¡¯s consciousness carrier at the research institute¡¯s headquarters was also a miniature Primordial Star. The path of the Primordial Star lineage is to turn oneself into a weakened Primordial Star. Moreover, as one evolves, they will constantly grow and approach the Primordial Star, Xu Jingming thought. Compared to the human body or other body structures, after bing a high-dimensional lifeform¡­ the miniature Primordial Star is their truest form. Xu Jingming retracted his mes, but his eyes suffused golden light. Whoosh. Xu Jingming looked up at the outside world. His figure turned into a blur as he entered high-dimensional space and looked down at the vast area. He had previously grasped all the strength of the Primordial Battle Armor. After his mind broke through, his control became more precise, and his high-dimensional observation range increased greatly. An observation range with a diameter of 3,622 light-years. Xu Jingming watched. Transformation into the Primordial Star, Xu Jingming thought. Boom! ... mes rose from Xu Jingming¡¯s body as they surrounded him, turning him into a miniature Primordial Star! The Primordial Fire Bead was a high-dimensional weapon with very high requirements! Xu Jingming had umted knowledge to Lv. 99 and had learned everything he needed to learn. After grasping in the dark for an extended period, he had onlyprehended one method to fight the enemy. Power surrounded his body, forming a structure simr to the Primordial Star. He relied on this state to charge! Although he looked clumsy doing so, this was Xu Jingming¡¯s only means of fighting the enemy with the Primordial Fire Bead. Huh? Xu Jingming¡¯s mind had undergone a transformation from transforming into the Primordial Star, allowing him to control his strength more precisely. His pration of the Primordial Fire Bead had also increased significantly. The miniature Primordial Star condensed even more and even began to affect the surrounding spacetime. It¡¯s beginning to form a domain? Xu Jingming was delighted. For a domain to appear in high-dimensional space, it must be much stronger in the universe. Hu! He returned to the universe. A miniature Primordial Star floated, and in the middle was Xu Jingming¡¯s figure! An invisible domain affected a vast area. A star and affected surrounding spacetime to a certain extent. As for Xu Jingming, he used the Primordial Fire Bead in his body as a core and eventually transformed into a miniature Primordial Star. The domain that came with it¡­ was much more terrifying, and the super gravity distorted spacetime. I¡¯ll try other moves. Xu Jingming began to familiarize himself with the other moves. After his mind transformed, his control became more precise, and the might of cosmic legend moves could be increased to a certain extent. Momentster. Xu Jingming looked at the projection in front of him. ¡°Master, your cosmic legend moves have been appraised and confirmed,¡± Nine said. On the projection¡ª ¡°High-dimensional traveling, Spacetime Travel, Origin Disintegration, Infinite Domain, Body of Fire, Thread, Primordial Star Incarnation.¡± Xu Jingming looked at the seven high-dimensional means he could use. The first six could only be used with Primordial Battle Armor #9, and thest one could only be used with the Primordial Fire Bead. He currently had to rely on external objects. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to use these high-dimensional powers. I¡¯ve spent a lot of effort on the Primordial Star Conjecture over the years, and I¡¯ve umted enough knowledge. I¡¯ve finally gained something. Xu Jingming was in a good mood. Just seven high-dimensional means weren¡¯t much. There were many ways to use a high-dimensional power. For example, Sovereign Moyou¡¯s Nightmare power had many means¡ªNightmare World, World Incarnation, Mental Invasion, World Escape, and so on. Xu Jingming¡¯s seven means were actually two kinds¡ªthe spacetime lineage and the Primordial Star lineage. ¡°Master, your mind has reached Lv. 11, and you¡¯ve umted quite a bit in all aspects. In terms of strength, you¡¯re already ranked in the top ten of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms,¡± Nine said. Chapter 586 - 586 Touching It 586 Touching It ¡°Top ten among the Primordial Research Institute?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Nine, don¡¯t tter me. I know very well¡­ Those in the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s top ten mostly have high-dimensional mental strength. They have umted a lot more than me!¡± ¡°Take Senior Brother Yijiu for instance. He can unleash high-dimensional powers on two paths! His mind is already high-dimensional, but he isn¡¯t in the top ten,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Compared to Senior Brother Yijiu, my umtion is much weaker.¡± ¡°What did I rely on to enter the top ten? It¡¯s because my high-dimensional treasure is powerful enough!¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Of the entire Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Origin lifeforms, excluding cosmic legends, the high-dimensional treasures I use should be the best, right?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Nine agreed. ¡°Only the treasures used by Primordial One areparable. The others have treasures much worse than the two of you.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Primordial One was once on par with Redmond, so it was normal for the dean to give her treasures. ¡°I only entered the top ten by having the best high-dimensional treasures. What¡¯s there to be proud of?¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Many of the high-dimensional treasures my senior brothers and sisters use are only worth tens of millions of credits.¡± ¡°If I didn¡¯t rely on external objects, it would be impressive if I could enter the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s top 100 with my strength,¡± Xu Jingming mused. ¡°Those with high talent like Redmond and Primordial One will be groomed,¡± Nine said. ¡°If your talent is high enough, you will naturally have resources invested in you. The deeper your umtion, the higher your chances of bing a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± ¡°Master, in the history of the human race, there were people more talented than you, but they ended up failing to be high-dimensional lifeforms,¡± Nine said. ¡°Going from this universe to high-dimensional is the crossing of dimensions!¡± ¡°I¡¯m aware of that.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. From Lv. 1 to the limit of Lv. 10, they were all lifeforms in the universe that could slowly be improved. However, it was too difficult to cross dimensions! Redmond¡¯s talent was dazzling to such an extent, but he still reached a bottleneck after figuring out three high-dimensional powers. He even took some time off and got married to have a son. It was the cosmic fruit that Xu Jingming identally obtained that benefited Redmond. Otherwise, it would take Redmond a long time to be a high-dimensional lifeform. He might even fail even when his lifespan came to an end. This was the difficulty of reaching high-dimensional. Not only was this the case for the humans, but it was also the same for the Hellions! Other than the Hellion Progenitor, there was only one high-dimensional lifeform¡ªthe emperor. Even for a species as powerful as the Void Celestials, there were only a handful of high-dimensional lifeforms. It wasn¡¯t easy for any species to be a high-dimensional lifeform¡ªno matter which path they took. I¡¯ll make a trip to the auxiliary universe. Xu Jingming took a step and disappeared into space. ****** In the auxiliary universe. The outermost ming world was no longer attractive. After all, all the cosmic fruits had been plucked. Xu Jingming only took three steps before arriving near an intact stone pir with patterns. Buzz! As he approached, an invisible fluctuation spread out from the 1.6-light-year-tall patterned stone pir and attacked Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness. However, Xu Jingming had consumed the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed, and his mind had reached Lv. 11. With the Primordial Battle Armor blocking and weakening the external mental impact, Xu Jingming resisted the influence and approached the patterned stone pir. Boom! Xu Jingming suddenly turned into a ming figure and continued walking step by step. The patterned stone pir had a powerful repulsive force, making it harder for Xu Jingming to walk. Moreover, the rising temperature made him feel ufortable. Transform into the Primordial Star. Arge amount of mes condensed around the ming figure,pletely turning into a miniature Primordial Star. This miniature Primordial Star continued flying slowly toward the patterned stone pir. Boom! When the terrifying repulsive force and the powerful heat waves emitted by the patterned stone pir reached Xu Jingming, mes were naturally ignited! Xu Jingming¡ªwho had turned into a miniature Primordial Star¡ªresisted the heat waves, mes, and repulsive forces. He failed to advance further once he reached 100 meters. This was because the repulsive force was too great! My strength can be ranked in the top ten of the Primordial Research Institute, but I can¡¯t surpass the patterned stone pir? Xu Jingming thought to himself. The obstruction should be weaker if I try the copsed stone pir. The 36 patterned stone pirs protected the huge pce in the center, but nine of them had copsed. Boom! The repulsive force around a fractured stone pir was clearly much weaker. Xu Jingming approached before transforming into a miniature Primordial Star and continuing his approach. ¡°I¡­¡± Xu Jingming looked at the copsed patterned stone pir in front of him. 90 meters, 80 meters¡­ 50 meters¡­ 30 meters¡­ 10 meters¡­ The distance narrowed, and Xu Jingming felt inexplicably nervous. I touched it. The repulsive force of the copsed patterned stone pir was clearly much weaker. Although mes rose under the impact of the heat waves, the mes couldn¡¯t break through the Primordial Battle Armor despite their immense intensity. The Primordial Battle Armor had a strong advantage when blocking the impact of energy and matter. It was at a disadvantage when facing high-dimensional methods like mind and binding. ¡°Wh¡ª¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s mind rumbled when his palm touched the patterned stone pir! It was as if he had touched the surface of a behemoth. Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness felt as though he was viewing something in awe due to its massive size! Ten light-years? 10,000 light-years? 100 million light-years? No, it couldn¡¯t be urately described by length. It was massive at a high-dimensional level! The behemoth gave Xu Jingming a sense of oppression that even exceeded the Primordial Star he had seen when epting the legacy. Xu Jingming knew that it was an illusion! After all, he had never really seen the Primordial Star and onlyprehended some projections. As for this behemoth¡­ Xu Jingming felt it very strongly. These patterned stone pirs were actually a part of the behemoth¡¯s body. However, these were nurtured in the inner universe, so they bore this look after its death. I once bought three wisps of the Primordial Star me and looked at them with my own eyes. What I saw¡­ is far inferior to the mes on the body of this great existence. Xu Jingming touched the patterned stone pir and continued sensing it with his mind. There were wisps of ck mes on the behemoth¡¯s body, but these ck mes gave Xu Jingming a different feeling. mes¡ªit¡¯s the source of this great existence¡¯s strength! Or rather, it¡¯s one of the sources. Xu Jingming somewhat understood. ¡­ Having touched the patterned stone pir, he looked at the great figure with his mind. ... Every wisp of fire on the great figure¡¯s body carried infinite knowledge. It attracted Xu Jingming more than the Primordial Star me. Xu Jingming tried interpreting andprehending it. With the Primordial Star Conjecture and human scientific knowledge as the foundation, coupled with the cosmic fruits he had eaten for years, he deciphered a lot of information. More than three monthster. Xu Jingming felt his consciousness tremble uncontrobly. He could only retract his palm and stop touching the patterned stone pir. He couldn¡¯t sense it without touching it. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness began to stabilize. This terrifying me? Xu Jingming fell into thought. His mind and consciousness seeped into the Primordial Fire Bead, which was refined ording to the Primordial Star, in his body. However, they still had many things inmon! Especially in the early stages, they had many things inmon. Xu Jingming seeped into the outermostyer of the Primordial Fire Bead, and a portion of his strength even seeped into the inneryer. Buzz. Suddenly, a wisp of ck me appeared in Xu Jingming¡¯s palm. ... Although it¡¯s inferior to the mes controlled by that great existence, it¡¯s already a little simr. Most importantly¡­ I can use this me to my heart¡¯s content. With a thought from Xu Jingming, arge number of ck mes spread out from his body, and his entire body waspletely enveloped by them. Terrifying ck mes burned in all directions, obliterating everything. ¡°Master, the might of these mes doesn¡¯t seem inferior to Maxon¡¯s mes,¡± Nine said in surprise. ¡°However, the range of the mes you release is inferior to Maxon¡¯s.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Maxon was roughly number one among the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s Lv. 10, and his mental strength was high-dimensional. The mes he released had an extremely wide range, and he could send mes down from afar. In terms of operability, it exceeded Xu Jingming¡¯s. ¡°But with this me, your strength will increase even further. You should be able to enter the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s top five.¡± Nine eximed in surprise. ¡°Master, the path of the auxiliary universe¡¯s creator is very suitable for you.¡± ¡°Be it the dean or the creator of the auxiliary universe, they are all from the Primordial Star lineage.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°I¡¯m just borrowing from both and slowly figuring it out.¡± As his educational level reached Lv. 99, his umtion in the universe was actually about done. He was now working hard to advance to high-dimensional in every aspect¡ªnone of them could truly break through to high-dimensional for the time being. I¡¯m 381 years old now, and I¡¯ve umted enough knowledge in all aspects. Next is to figure out how to cross over to high-dimensional. The first step is a high-dimensional mind. I¡¯ve cultivated for more than 300 years to reach Lv. 11. ording to the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s historical data, it will probably take me thousands of years to break through to Lv. 12, Xu Jingming thought. For example, Jane was also honing his mind. Attainment of a high-dimensional mind usually took more than 50,000 years in the Primordial Research Institute! Of course, Redmond, Primordial One, and the other geniuses weren¡¯t among them, but it still took Redmond thousands of years to attain a high-dimensional mind. There¡¯s no shortcut to breaking through mentally. I have to undergo all kinds of honing, Xu Jingming thought. How could he hone himself? Cultivating the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s ¡®Dark Volume¡¯ honed the mind in the dark to ensure that it wasn¡¯t corroded. This was one way, but it was also ying with fire. Even if one relied on this method to reach Lv. 12¡­. Someone like Eternal Academy¡¯s Inzel¡ªwhose mind had reached high-dimensional¡ªstill took the initiative to plummet his mind into the abyss again, hoping to get closer to the abyss and grasp greater strength. Being used to finding strength in the darkness, he might continue after acquiring certain gains. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t enjoy the Dark Volume, so he wasn¡¯t willing to spend time on it. There will be two main directions in the future. First is mental tempering. Second would be to familiarize myself with high-dimensional powers and borrow all kinds of high-dimensional powers. The higher the level, the better! With a greater frequency of usage, I¡¯ll gain a deeper understanding. I stand a chance ofpletelyprehending them and using them myself, Xu Jingming thought. Only by clearing these two paths could he be qualified to construct a high-dimensional lifeform. No step was easy. A peerless genius in the history of cosmic humans? If he couldn¡¯t be a high-dimensional lifeform, he would have only been an unrealistic rosy story. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t feel smug at all; he knew very well that what followed was the true obstacle! Chapter 587 - 587 Void Celestial Battlefield 587 Void Celestial Battlefield Xu Jingming was the only one walking in a vast snowfield. The snond was set to be infinite. At the very least, the area Xu Jingming could clearly sense with his mind was covered in ice and snow. Chi! Chi! Chi! Red patterns appeared over Xu Jingming¡¯s chest. He was using the environment toprehend the mes of the auxiliary universe¡¯s creator. Suddenly, a figure walked over from the void¡ªit was Secretary General cksky in a ck robe. ¡°Secretary General cksky.¡± Xu Jingming stopped cultivating. ¡°You applied to head to the Void Celestial battlefield?¡± cksky looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°My mental strength has broken through to Lv. 11.¡± cksky came to a realization. ¡°You¡¯ve always wanted to go to the Void Celestial battlefield, and I¡¯ve been stopping you.¡± cksky gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°I said that I was worried that you would lose the numbered Primordial Battle Armor and Primordial Fire Bead, but the most basic reason is that I was worried that it would destroy you.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°The danger on the Hellion battlefield is manageable,¡± cksky said. ¡°The Hellions are very poor, and their evolutionary methods are barbaric. They only have those few means! Even if a cosmic legend kills you, the dean and the others can easily revive you. It won¡¯t affect your foundation.¡± ¡°But the Void Celestials mightpletely destroy you when you¡¯re weak.¡± cksky gave Xu Jingming a deep gaze. ¡°Destroy me?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°How?¡± ¡°Do you think you¡¯ll be fine just because you can be revived?¡± cksky said. ¡°Take Jane for instance. Because he saw the abyssal shadow in Sovereign Moyou¡¯s eyes, even though he was revived after death, he started cultivating the Dark volume due to the abyss¡¯s influence.¡± ¡°The Void Celestials have way more dangerous means that are even more terrifying than the abyssal shadow. Therefore, I had to be careful.¡± cksky nced at Xu Jingming and nodded. ¡°You¡¯ve improved in every aspect, and your mind has reached Lv. 11. No matter what kind of terrifying dangers you encounter, you can use Return before you die in battle.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll return immediately when I encounter irresistible danger.¡± ¡°Primordial Battle Armor #9¡¯s Return can return to the Primordial Research Institute headquarters from anywhere. If you encounter indomitable danger, escape immediately. Don¡¯t hesitate!¡± cksky exhorted. Xu Jingming listened. Although his high-dimensional traveling was very impressive now, he could only travel thousands of light-years with a single step! It was far inferior to Return! ¡°I believe you have some understanding of the Void Celestial battlefield,¡± cksky said. He looked up, and a huge cosmic dominion map suddenly appeared in the sky above the snond. cksky pointed at one spot. ¡°The five cosmic sectors closest to the Void Celestial outline the battlefield!¡± ¡°Of the five cosmic sectors, we have built battles as the battlefield for both parties,¡± cksky introduced. ¡°Battles are divided into Lv. 10 and Lv. 9 battles, and Lv. 10 and Lv. 9 battles are guarded by Lv. 10 and Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms respectively! The Void Celestials will also send Origin lifeforms to attack the battles, but the number of Origin lifeforms they send¡­ will be far fewer than us.¡± ¡°We may send 30 Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms to guard the area, but they usually send several Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms for the assault,¡± cksky continued. ¡°We set up the battlefield, and we have more people, but they are the ones invading.¡± cksky sighed. ¡°They will wipe out a human habitable to celebrate their small victory. They will wipe out ten habitables for major victories. If human Origin lifeforms flee in fear of death upon a major victory, they will wipe out 100 habitables as punishment.¡± Xu Jingming listened and asked, ¡°If they win, they can ughter the as a celebration? What if we win? Can we wipe out their Void Celestials?¡± ¡°No.¡± cksky shook his head. ¡°If high-dimensional lifeforms don¡¯t make a move, those who dare to enter the Void Celestial territory and ughters will face certain doom.¡± ¡°The troops they mobilize will all be high-dimensional,¡± cksky said. ¡°As long as the Void Celestials are willing, their troops can instantly be deployed across our 34 cosmic sectors.¡± ¡°But if we do that, the dean and the others will take action and wipe out all the enemies!¡± cksky looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Therefore, as long as the dean and the others are around, the Void Celestials won¡¯t dare to wage a genocidal war even if they have the advantage.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°To them, the war with us is a form of training!¡± cksky exined. ¡°To fight the enemy with smaller numbers by barging into the enemy¡¯s battle to fight¡ªit¡¯s a way to hone themselves!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not just for us; it¡¯s the same for all the surrounding species,¡± cksky continued. ¡°Weak species will bepletely destroyed and upied by the Void Celestials; that¡¯s the reason for them having 92 cosmic sectors! The ¡®species¡¯ that exist around them are extremely strong. Even so, they are still bullied.¡± ¡°Although Gumo doesn¡¯t participate, the various high-dimensional treasures he left to the Void Celestial are iparable to the surrounding species,¡± cksky said. ¡°The advantage of the treasures leaves the various species vulnerable.¡± ¡°With your strength, I¡¯ll dispatch you to Lv. 10 Battle #11 in the Blue Swallow Cosmic Sector,¡± cksky said. ¡°Your mission is¡­ to kill all the invading Void Celestials.¡± ¡°If you can¡¯t withstand it, escape! Your treasures are countless times more precious than 90 habitables.¡± cksky gazed at Xu Jingming. The Void Celestials¡¯ major victory meant they would wipe out 10 habitables for a celebration. As long as any humans fled, they would wipe out 100 habitables. Arrogant human Origin lifeforms would rather die in battle than escape. ughtering ours to celebrate? But we can¡¯t do the same to them. Xu Jingming felt aggrieved at being bullied for being weak. However, he also understood that this was thew of the universe! The weak were beaten or even wiped out! The human race had been crushed several times in history. The dark ages were much more terrifying than the mere ughtering of some habitables. Chapter 588 - 588 Virgin Battle 588 Virgin Battle Xu Jingming and the others were the only Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms on the Lv. 10 battle. They led very monotonous lives. Other than asionally sparring, they spent most of their time on evolution or the virtual world. ¡°Wu Ming is really impressive.¡± ¡°As expected of Captain.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Muno and McEura were no match for him at all.¡± !! The asional sparring also increased Xu Jingming¡¯s prestige! He released his Infinite Domain and suppressed everyone before transforming into the miniature Primordial Star! The terrifying gravitational domain and Infinite Domain of the miniature Primordial Star stacked, making it difficult for Muno and McEura to block. After all, these two domains were high-dimensional. With the suppression of the two domains, Muno and McEura couldn¡¯t withstand any random m from the miniature Primordial Star. After touching the patterned stone pir and improving hisprehension of mes, Xu Jingming¡¯s control over the Primordial Fire Bead reached a whole new level. The miniature Primordial Star he condensed became even stronger! It could release terrifying ck mes. Xu Jingming held back the ck mes when sparring with hispanions. Sparring was simply to make his teammates ept his authority! There was no need to be too ruthless. Time passed. Void Celestials came a year after Xu Jingming arrived on the Lv. 10 battle. Buzz. Six figures appeared out of thin air in space. They were deployed from a distant Void Celestial territory to the human race¡¯s territory, and they were only a few hundred light-years away from Battle #11! It was also the habit of the Void Celestials to keep a distance of hundreds of light-years in case they were ambushed by the human race. These six figures were rather tall, ranging from three to ten meters tall. They had Indestructible Divine Crystals between their brows. ¡°Captain, ording to the intelligence sent from above, there are a total of 28 Lv. 10 human Origin lifeforms on Battle #11! One of them is a neer, and he¡¯s the genius of the human race, Wu Ming,¡± the stockiest member said. He gazed at the thin figure in the middle, and his respect was apparent. The thin figure led the six. His skin suffused a faint white glow, and he had two facesfront and back. The eyes on the front suffused a white glow, and the eyes on the back suffused a ck glow. He looked in the direction of Battle #11 and said calmly, ¡°I chose Battle #11 because Wu Ming is here. He became a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform at the age of 251? He¡¯s considered a genius even for us Void Celestials, but among the lowly humans, he¡¯s ranked among the best in human history.¡± ¡°Captain,¡± the stocky member said, ¡°the human race¡¯s evolutionary method is different from ours. Their evolutionary method is clumsy, and they need to study arge number of Force structures. A human reaching Lv. 10 at the age of 251 isparable to a Void Celestial reaching Lv. 10 before the age of 100.¡± ¡°I know. Killing such prey can also prove my glory.¡± The thin figure smiled. Another female member beside him immediately said, ¡°Although this genius is very talented, he¡¯s only 300 years old. He¡¯s too young, and his strength probably won¡¯t be in the top three on Battle #11. Captain can probably crush him with a finger.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s strength had indeed never been publicly disyed. After arriving on Battle #11, the team members sparred with each other, to which Xu Jingming had also revealed his strength, but none of the teammates leaked it. This was also a military rule on the battlefield. Otherwise, a loss might implicate arge number of team members and result in their deaths. From the Void Celestials¡¯ point of view, Wu Ming was talented enough, but he hadn¡¯t grown up for long, so he posed a very low threat. ¡°Madoha, Zengin! The both of you will be leading this operation,¡± the thin figure said calmly. ¡°I can¡¯t be bothered killing other human Origin lifeforms; I¡¯ll only be killing Wu Ming! He¡¯s the number one genius of the cosmic human race. He has the right to die at my hands. I¡¯ll leave the other humans to you.¡± ¡°Yes, Captain,¡± the stocky member and the female member replied respectfully. The other three members received the order respectfully as well. The Void Celestials ced great importance on status. The higher one¡¯s strength, the higher their status. ¡°Let¡¯s set off,¡± the thin figure said indifferently. ¡°Yes, Captain!¡± the stocky member, Madoha, replied. Then, an invisible fluctuation spread out from him as he and the entire team underwent Spacetime Travel. Hu! They traversed hundreds of light-years and arrived in space just outside Battle #11. Due to the Indestructible Divine Crystal, every Void Celestial Origin lifeform was very good at Spacetime Travel. However, there were also differences. It was obvious that Madoha¡¯s Spacetime Travel achievements in this team were quite high. ****** Lv. 10 Battle #11. Originally, some of the team members were cultivating visualization, while others had diverted their attention to travel the virtual world. However, all the team members were suddenly jolted awake by the battle¡¯s rm. All 28 members teleported to themand hall! Xu Jingming and the others stared seriously at the projection in themand hall. Six Void Celestial figures appeared on the projection, and the Void Celestials looked down at the Lv. 10 battle. To the Void Celestials, this was a form of training! The Void Celestials naturally didn¡¯t think much of a race that had suffered multiple historical losses from them. ¡°The Void Celestials are here. There are a total of six of them,¡± Muno said. Beep! Information on the six Void Celestials suddenly appeared on the projection. Due to the war, the humans were also collecting information on Void Celestial Origin lifeforms! Coupled with the fact that they had been inbat for a long time and hade into contact with plenty, it was a rtivelyprehensive search. None of the six Void Celestials were easy to deal with. Six against 28! The human race had the home ground advantage and waited patiently, but they still felt pressured. ¡°These six Void Celestials are very strong. The leader is Bortia!¡± Muno said seriously. ¡°Bortia is a genius of the Void Celestials in the current era, and he¡¯s only 6,000 years old! He likes to deal with powerful Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, and his strength is far above mine.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t even defeat him in a one-on-one battle.¡± The winged woman, McEura, was solemn. Xu Jingming gazed on. How strong. After understanding the other party¡¯s information, Xu Jingming was even more surprised by Bortia¡¯s strength. ¡°They¡¯re here.¡± All the team members saw the six Void Celestials fly into the battle. ¡°Cowardly humans, why are you still hiding?¡± The six Void Celestials floated in the sky, and the stocky member, Madoha,ughed loudly. ¡°We¡¯ll stay here and let you do whatever you want.¡± Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! ... The space on the entire battle suddenly distorted as if noodles were being stretched. The space on the battle was also being yanked and changed! The six Void Celestials were originally standing close to each other, but when space distorted, they were pulled to different spots where they couldn¡¯t see theirpanions. Instantly, the six Void Celestials were ced in separate locations. The thin figure stood calmly, his eyes tranquil. He said softly, ¡°Humans only have interesting technology. The rest are really nothing.¡± ¡°Converge.¡± Madohawho was pulled elsewherewas very solemn as he instantly gathered hispanions. The Indestructible Divine Crystal between his and his other fourpanions¡¯ brows fluctuated. In this team, Madohawho had the strongest spacetime abilityused the Indestructible Divine Crystal to contact them and instantly gathered his fourpanions close. Madoha, Zengin, and the other Void Celestials had just gathered when they were attacked! Boom! Boom! Boom! With thebination of different high-dimensional means, they attacked with terrifying might. Madoha and the other Void Celestials emitted light from their Indestructible Divine Crystals, forming a five-colored nexus. Any physical energy attack would be mostly disintegrated and transferred to the void. Every Void Celestial only needed to bear a small remnant. Even if it was an attack targeting the mind, the five of them would bear it together. ... This was how terrifying the Void Celestials were. The Indestructible Divine Crystal amplified the overall strength of the five Void Celestials by several times. Coupled with their strength, they couldpletely withstand the humans¡¯ attacks. ¡°I¡¯ve got you.¡± The female Void Celestial, Zengin, suddenly lit up. She extended her palm, and invisible threads in the void instantly dragged a human Origin lifeform from afar. ¡°y!¡± A de of light shed and sliced through all the invisible threads. The human Origin lifeform took the opportunity to escape and disappear. ¡°Freeze!¡± Madoha shouted coldly. The five Void Celestials gathered their strength, and space on the entire battle instantly froze. After freezing, the frozen cracked audibly, opening up the void. Every part of the battle cracked and suffered damage, and the hiding human Origin lifeform was exposed. Madoha, Zengin, and the other Void Celestials looked at the 28 figures as if they were monkeys. ¡°Quickly seek help; otherwise, we will make quick work of all of you.¡± One of the Void Celestialsughed loudly. The five Void Celestials were clearly filled with absolute confidence. In every battle on battles, humans would asionally seek help when they were in a predicament! However, the Void Celestials never cared about seeking help; they would rather die in battle than seek help. In contrast, it was an honor for them to force humans to seek help. In the distance. The thin figure standing there alone also nced at the 28 figures, his gaze stopping on one of the human youths. ¡°Wu Ming.¡± The thin figure discovered his target. ¡°Quickly seek help; otherwise, we will make quick work of all of you.¡± The Void Celestial¡¯s voice echoed throughout the battle. Xu Jingming was very calm. He looked at hispanions and said via voice transmission, ¡°Do as I say.¡± ¡°Yes, Captain.¡± Muno, McEura, and the other 27 members nodded. Faced with this group of Void Celestials, Xu Jingming got his team members to act ording to the strategy they had formted. On the one hand, it was to pretend to be weak, and on the other hand, they wanted to figure out the background of these Void Celestials. This was what the team did in the pastthey used the battle¡¯s advantage to think of ways to divide the enemy before attacking! But even so, it was usually tough. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming carried the 27 team members, instantly leaving the universe and entering high-dimensional space. Huh? The thin figure and the five Void Celestials¡¯ expressions changed slightly. Chapter 589 - 589 Xu Jingming’s Identity 589 Xu Jingming¡¯s Identity The thin figure, Bortia, sent his psychic force into high-dimensional space and detected the 28 humans. ¡°They have entered high-dimensional space.¡± Bortia¡¯s expression was a little solemn as his figure disappeared into thin air. When he appeared again, he was beside the other five Void Celestials. ¡°Captain.¡± Madoha, Zengin, and the other Void Celestials knew that something was amiss. ¡°Most of our moves can¡¯t touch humans when they enter high-dimensional space. We can only take a beating.¡± ¡°High-dimensional traveling?¡± !! Bortia was also very puzzled as he sent a voice transmission. ¡°Treasures that can use high-dimensional traveling are very rare. Of these 28 people the other 27 are very mediocre; they shouldn¡¯t be able to obtain such treasures. Is it because of Wu Ming?¡± Before bing a cosmic legend, one could only use treasures to cast high-dimensional powers. Typically, high-dimensional treasures released all kinds of energythey were either destructive, used for trapping, or targeted the mind. However, it was very difficult for an entire person to enter high-dimensional space. ¡°Such high-dimensional treasures are very rare among us Void Celestials. Of these 28 people, only Wu Ming has a chance of obtaining such a treasure,¡± Madoha agreed. ¡°A treasure for high-dimensional traveling? If we kill Wu Ming and obtain such a treasure, it will be a windfall.¡± Bortia looked forward to it. ¡°The five of you are to heed my orders.¡± ¡°Yes, Captain,¡± the five Void Celestials replied. The Void Celestials fought all year round and were very experienced! If Xu Jingming¡¯s strength was rtively ordinary, Madoha and the other Void Celestials could fight him together. But the moment Xu Jingming disyed high-dimensional traveling, Bortia immediately rendezvoused with his team members, showing a clear level of caution. In high-dimensional space. Xu Jingming and the others were all here. The team members were like blind people that couldn¡¯t see in high-dimensional space. Bortia and the others instantly rendezvoused. Xu Jingming transmitted his will fluctuations to everyone¡¯s minds through the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s power. ording to Siege n 3, we¡¯ll eliminate their three weakest members first. ¡°Yes, Captain,¡± the 27 team members replied telepathically. Whoosh. Xu Jingming instantly descended from high-dimensional space with 27 team members! Bortia and the other Void Celestials were very vignt. Only their captain, Bortia, had high-dimensional mental strength, and his high-dimensional means weren¡¯t good at high-dimensional pursuits. Therefore, they didn¡¯t make a move and waited patiently for an opportunity. ¡°If human Origin lifeforms want to attack us, they have to descend from high-dimensional space. The moment they descend is the moment we attack,¡± Bortia instructed via voice transmission. Suddenly Several kilometers behind them, Xu Jingming and the other 27 human Origin lifeforms appeared alongside a ck miniature Primordial Star spanning hundreds of meters. Xu Jingming was in the middle of the miniature Primordial Star with his teammates beside him. The moment the terrifying ck miniature Primordial Star appeared, a powerful domain affected the six Void Celestials. Huh? The Indestructible Divine Crystal between the brows of Bortia and the other Void Celestials emitted light as they resisted the suppression. At the same time, all kinds of high-dimensional powers descended! Under the barrage of the psychic attacks, only Bortia with his high-dimensional mind had the time to counter-attack. Boom. Bortia suddenly threw out his fists, and a terrifying fluctuation instantly swept over. The entire space in front of him shattered. However, many high-dimensional powers on the human side had already affected them. The abyss dragged at the mind and consciousness A gentle voice echoed in their minds Beautiful rays of light shone over There were even annihtive waves! The 27 human memberspletely ignored their defenses and attacked! Only Captain Xu Jingming was in charge of defense; he guarded with the miniature Primordial Star. If he couldn¡¯t defend, he would escape into high-dimensional space with his teammates. Without needing to defend, they just needed to focus on the offensive. The strength unleashed by the 27 membersbined with the entire battle was very terrifying. ¡°What?¡± Under Bortia¡¯s full-powered strike, the terrifying fluctuations encountered extremely strong resistance after colliding with the miniature Primordial Star! The fluctuations of the fists prated half of the miniature Primordial Star before beingpletely attenuated. They failed to touch Xu Jingming and the others at all. Xu Jingming¡¯s Primordial Star Incarnation was the first move he grasped after using the Primordial Fire Bead, and it was also his strongest defensive move. Bortia¡¯s strength should be on par with mine. Xu Jingming instantly made a judgment. Human Origin lifeforms¡¯ high-dimensional treasures were generally inferior to the Void Celestials, but Xu Jingming had an advantage in terms of treasures. ¡°Ah!¡± Even with the help of the Indestructible Divine Crystals, the high-dimensional forces that the humans unleashed with all their might posed a huge threat. Two weaker Void Celestials were torn apart and obliterated by the high-dimensional forces. Two Void Celestials died in battle the moment they shed. Whoosh. Xu Jingming and the others instantly left the universe and entered high-dimensional space again. Bortia and the other Void Celestials had ugly expressions. ¡°Captain, the humans can travel at high-dimensional speeds ande and go as they please! They have the initiative,¡± Madoha said anxiously. ¡°They attack the moment they descend. We are at a speed disadvantage with our counterattacks when facing psychic attacks. I didn¡¯t even have the time to attack before I was forced to defend!¡± ¡°They were targeting the weakest in the team,¡± Zengin said. ¡°They clearly want to defeat us one by one.¡± Bortia fell silent, feeling terrible. The enemy had the initiative; they could fight and retreat whenever they wanted! Bortia felt powerless. ¡°Why don¡¯t we withdraw from the battle?¡± Zengin hesitated for a moment before sending a voice transmission. ¡°Us Void Celestials would rather die than retreat.¡± Bortia nced at her coldly. ¡°Yes, Captain.¡± Zengin didn¡¯t dare say anything else. ¡°We probably won¡¯t be able to escape with high-dimensional traveling present either,¡± Madoha said via voice transmission. ¡°The only way is to risk our lives and destroy this battle first to force them to attack.¡± ¡°Destroy the battle.¡± Bortia nodded. ... Although he was very proud and would rather die than escape, he did understand that things were going south. He naturally had to try his best to destroy the battle and reduce the advantage the humans had. Boom! Boom! Boom! Ripples erupted around Bortia, sting in all directions in a bid to destroy the battle. Although the battle¡¯s defense was extremely strong and sturdy, it still began to suffer damage when Bortia aimed to destroy it ¡°Attack!¡± Xu Jingming and the others appeared again and surrounded them again. Xu Jingming was in charge of defense, and everyone else attacked with all their might! Even though Bortia and the other three Void Celestials did their best to resist and dy them, the might of the four Void Celestials¡¯ teamwork decreased after losing twopanions. They lost members again. Anotherpanion died in battle. Of the original six Void Celestials, only the three strongest ones remained. This only served to increase the pressure on them when faced with thebined forces of 28 Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. I never expected to die here. The seriously injured Madoha¡¯s eyes were filled with madness and indignation. This Wu Ming has only cultivated for about 300 years. How is the miniature Primordial Star he manifests so strong? We couldn¡¯t injure him even if we joined forces with Captain? Zengin was also very indignant. They wanted to get close at all costs, but after barely destroying a portion of the miniature Primordial Star, the two of them were overwhelmed by the humans. ... Boom! Boom! Boom! The humans no longer cared about escaping into high-dimensional space and attacked with all their might! Under the siege of all kinds of high-dimensional powers, Madoha and Zengin¡¯s bodies were obliterated and turned to ashes. Only Bortia persisted. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! ck streams of light circted around his body, protecting him. He rushed over in a bid to tear apart the miniature Primordial Star, but every time he destroyed a portion, Xu Jingming mobilized his strength to repair it, repelling Bortia¡¯s approach. The 27 team members joined forces to attack Bortia. ¡°Wu Ming, don¡¯t you dare fight me one-on-one?¡± Bortia said angrily. The ck stream of light on his body was damaged again by the high-dimensional powers, but he tried his best to expel the corrosive power. ¡°One-on-onebat?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Why should I give you a chance?¡± ¡°Oh my, the most talented cosmic human is such a timid one.¡± Bortia scoffed. Xu Jingming stared at him coldly. He was filled with hostility toward the Void Celestials; they were aliens that brought the greatest harm to the entire human race! Be it a small victory or a huge victory, they would ughter a human to celebrate. Xu Jingming wouldn¡¯t let the enemy have their way. ¡°Charge in front of me if you have the ability. Otherwise, you won¡¯t be qualified to fight me.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at him coldly. ¡°28 people ganging up on me?¡± Bortia roared angrily, but under the encirclement of all kinds of high-dimensional powers, his body¡¯s defense was damaged again, and his body began to corrode and be iplete. However, he eventually charged into the miniature Primordial Star! Xu Jingming watched. In just ten seconds Bortia still couldn¡¯t approach before his body waspletely torn apart by the encirclement of the 27 team members and the miniature Primordial Star¡¯s counterattack, losing his life. This Void Celestial team waspletely wiped out. ¡°Hahaha, we won.¡± ¡°We won.¡± The team members were excited. ¡°This kind of battle feels great. After entering high-dimensional space, we can fight and retreat whenever we want. The Void Celestials can¡¯t touch us at all.¡± The team members beamed with joy. After all, they had fought the Void Celestials for years, so it was rare for them to win so easily. ¡°Collect the spoils of war first,¡± Xu Jingming instructed. ¡°The envoy will be here soon to take them away.¡± All the spoils of war from killing the Void Celestials would be handed over to the Cosmic Human Alliance, where their value would be determined. In the end, the spoils would be reasonably distributed to all the team members. ¡°We easily defeated a Void Celestial team this time, but it also exposed our means. It won¡¯t be so easy to win next time,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. ¡°Everyone has toe up with solutions for our next encounter.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that easy to crack Captain¡¯s high-dimensional traveling.¡± The team members were in a good mood. After all, they hadn¡¯t lost a single person. With the Void Celestials wiped out, this was an absolute victory. ****** Void Celestial territory. Abat projection appeared on a huge crystal! It was thepletebat process of Bortia, Madoha, and the other Void Celestials. Although they had all died in battle, the Indestructible Divine Crystal still recorded the entirebat process. ¡°Human genius Wu Ming can actually transform into a miniature Primordial Star? He can even use high-dimensional traveling?¡± A group of Void Celestials observed the crystal. ¡°There was a mysterious guardian good at high-dimensional traveling who intercepted the Hellions time and time again. This mysterious guardian¡¯s identity Wu Ming is on the list of suspects. As the most talented human in this era, Wu Ming is qualified to be bestowed with precious high-dimensional treasures.¡± ¡°Moreover, the time the mysterious guardian appeared is verypatible with the period Wu Ming became an Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°Based on this battle, we can confirm that Wu Ming is that mysterious guardian.¡± This group of Void Celestials stared at Xu Jingming through the crystal projection. Chapter 590 - 590 Human Wu Ming 590 Human Wu Ming The group of seated Void Celestials lowered their heads and wrote up abat evaluation after watching the battle. The elder in the lead looked at the information on the projection in front of him and urged, ¡°We need to update the information on Lv. 10 Battle #11 in the Blue Swallow Cosmic Sector as soon as possible. Focus on Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Submit.¡± ¡°Submit.¡± The Void Celestials submitted theirbat evaluations. After the elder received all the submissions, as a Lv. 10 existence, he instantlybined all thebat evaluations and made a final consolidation. Then, he updated the intelligence database. !! Afterpleting the mission, the elder smiled. ¡°It¡¯s rare for a true powerhouse to appear in the human race! He¡¯s already so impressive in his 300s. It¡¯s estimated that he will be even harder to deal with in the future! He¡¯s very suitable for honing some of our Void Celestial geniuses.¡± ¡°Yes, our Void Celestial geniuses are too proud. Their growth speed does far exceed that of the surrounding species, but that¡¯s because they have better nurturing methods and resources. Now, a very young and powerful genius has appeared among the weak humans It can also shock the geniuses of our race.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a good thing.¡± The members of the intelligence department were delighted. The Void Celestials had won too many times! They generally suppressed the surrounding species. Victory was verymon, and failure was rare. Typically, failures happened when one encountered an elderly alien who had cultivated for 70,000 to 80,000 years! The Void Celestials could easily defeat such an adversary by sending someone with equally deep foundations. It was rare for someone to suppress a Void Celestial genius talent-wise. ¡°It¡¯s rare for such a genius to appear amongst the weak humans. Do you think Wu Ming can be a high-dimensional lifeform?¡± ¡°At his growth speed, he¡¯s estimated to be a cosmic legend in 10,000 years! There¡¯s really a chance of him bing a high-dimensional lifeform in 100,000 years.¡± ¡°A first-realm high-dimensional lifeform is nothing to us Void Celestials.¡± These workers spoke confidently, their hearts filled with pride. They had the right to be proud! In front of the powerful Void Celestials, countless high-dimensional lifeforms at the second realmEternalhad been killed by the Void Celestial¡¯s great Progenitor, much less first-realm high-dimensional lifeforms. Those who could still stand firm around the Void Celestials were the three high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms of the human race who possessed forbidden weapons. Others included the great existences of the Frosts, who came from the abyss and were unfathomable. The Void Celestials still had the advantage when attacking all their neighboring species. How could they not be proud and confident? Xu Jingming¡¯s emergence? To them, it was a dash of ¡®fun¡¯ added to their boring lives. ¡°Of the 128 shes with the human race recently, 12 were at Lv. 10. The two losses have been watched,¡± the elder said. ¡°Next are the 19 shes with the Fogtails.¡± ¡°The Fogtails are second only to our Void Celestials in this cosmic sector. Watch carefully.¡± With that said, all the workers looked at the huge crystal. The Fogtails were very far from the Void Celestials. The two parties didn¡¯t border each other at all, and they were isted from each other byrge dark and deste areas. However, the belligerent Void Celestials still sent expedition teams to cross the long distance and forcefully upied a cosmic sector in the Fogtails¡¯ territory to fight them for extended periods. However, the distance was too great, and the intensity of the sh between the two parties was much lower. The great existence behind the Fogtails was the only existence in the universe who wasn¡¯t afraid of Gumo in a one-on-one battle due to their very special evolutionary path. On a bustling. A Lv. 10 team from the Void Celestials lived here and asionally gathered. At this moment, in an oval hall, six Void Celestials were eating, drinking, checking the information on the projection, and chatting. Suddenly ¡°Captain, the team led by Bortia actually lost. All the members of their team died in battle,¡± a Void Celestial said in surprise. ¡°Bortia is dead?¡± ¡°Which human powerhouse killed him?¡± This group of Void Celestials walked over and looked at the detailed information on the projection. ¡°The humans who killed Bortia¡¯s team are from the Lv. 10 Battle #11 in the Blue Swallow Cosmic Sector, a team led by Wu Ming. This human team has a total of 28 Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, but Wu Ming is only 382 years old?¡± The six Void Celestials were dumbfounded. It would be considered very normal if Primordial One, Maxon, and some other powerhouses tens of thousands of years old had led the team, killing Bortia¡¯s team. A 382-year-old human led a team and wiped out Bortia¡¯s team? ¡°He¡¯s only 300 years old, but he can transform into a miniature Primordial Star and carry out high-dimensional traveling?¡± ¡°Humans actually have such a genius?¡± After understanding the detailed information and even seeing the recordedbat process, they were even more surprised. ¡°A Void Celestial in their 300s wouldn¡¯t be that strong, right? Even the miniature Primordial Star incarnation can block Bortia¡¯s attack.¡± ¡°He will be considered one of the top geniuses in our generation. He¡¯s probably one of the top geniuses in human history.¡± The eyes of these Void Celestials burned. The more talented someone was, the more it incited their fighting spirit. ¡°We can apply to participate in the battle,¡± thenky captain said with a smile. ¡°I can restrain Wu Ming¡¯s high-dimensional traveling! As long as we restrain this, our chances of winning this battle are very high.¡± ¡°Only such a genius from the human race is interesting. I also think we can participate in the battle.¡± ¡°Submit the application.¡± ¡°I agree.¡± All the team members were filled with fighting spirit. Such an opponent was too rare. Thenky captain nodded slightly. Since his teammates had agreed, he submitted the application. In just half a month, this Void Celestial team was ¡®dimensionally projected¡¯ hundreds of light-years away from Lv. 10 Battle #11. Soon, a battle erupted. This Void Celestial team was wiped out. ¡°Asamu¡¯s team lost too?¡± A group of Void Celestials sat there and watched the battle projection on the huge crystal. The Void Celestials¡¯ spiderweb-like ¡®web¡¯ seeped into high-dimensional space, spreading and releasing, in a bid to destroy the Lv. 10 battle! The humans didn¡¯t choose to escape. Xu Jingming still transformed into a miniature Primordial Star to protect the entire team before releasing raging ck mes. ... The ck mes burned violently in all directions! The high-dimensional was burned to pieces. Under the terrifying ck mes, the other 27 Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms of the human race worked together with all their might. Half of the Void Celestials instantly fell, and the remaining team members were thrown into chaos. Some fled, while others fought! Finally, all of them died. ¡°This ck me is actually so powerful?¡± ¡°Wu Ming still has such a move?¡± The workers of the Void Celestial¡¯s intelligence department were a little surprised. Xu Jingming had gained some insights from touching the patterned stone pir. The terrifying mes produced by the Primordial Fire Bead wereparable to Senior Brother Maxon¡¯s mes in terms of might. The high-dimensional released by his opponent was indeed very difficult to deal with, so Xu Jingming was forced to use this killer move. ¡°Quickly finish up thebat evaluations and update the information as soon as possible,¡± the elder urged. ¡°Yes.¡± A group of workers immediately wrote down theirbat evaluations. ¡°Bortia¡¯s team and Asamu¡¯s team lost? From the looks of it, this human genius is quite strong. However, his means aren¡¯t a threat to me!¡± A tall and towering man¡¯s eyes were filled with fighting spirit as he led his team to apply to participate in battle. ... ¡°What? Krypton¡¯s team lost too?¡± The Void Celestial intelligence department watched the battle projection disyed on the huge crystal. Captain Krypton was tall, and his terrifying might caused spacetime to copse and shatter, but beams of light shuttled through it. These beams of light could enter high-dimensional space, and they were strange and unpredictable at lower dimensions. Rays of light wrapped around Captain Krypton¡¯s body. These light rays were threads formed by Primordial Battle Armor #9; they were tough and indestructible. With his insights from the Light Rays lineage and the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s Origin Energy, he could unleash high-dimensional might. The threads could travel high-dimensionally and in the universe, and they were good at binding and restraining enemies! The powerful Captain Krypton was clearly restrained. If it were someone like Sovereign Moyou who had transformed into the Nightmare World, Xu Jingming¡¯s threads would¡¯ve been useless. However, Captain Krypton was powerless after being bound. This was because once his body disintegrated, his defense would plummet, and he would be burned to ashes by the ck mes. If he kept his body intact to block the mes, he would be restrained by the threads and could only take a beating! With the captain restrained, the other five members were quickly killed. In the end, Xu Jingming and the others surrounded the target, Krypton, who quickly perished. ¡°The information needs updating again.¡± The elder shook his head. Bortia¡¯s team, Asamu¡¯s team, and Krypton¡¯s teamthree Void Celestial teams failed in a row, causing many Void Celestial teams to calm down. They all realized that although Wu Ming was only 300 years old he clearly wasn¡¯t to be trifled with. ¡°Some old guys probably need to be sent.¡± For example, a Lv. 10 Hellion Origin lifeform couldn¡¯t do anything about high-dimensional traveling. It was already impressive for three teams of the Void Celestial¡¯s younger generation to participate. Unfortunately, all three teams failed. Nobody from the younger generation dared to apply to participate in the battle again. As for the elderly ones? There were naturally many powerful old fellows among the Void Celestials who had lived for 70,000 to 80,000 years. Even someone at Maxon¡¯s level could be killed one-on-one, so they were naturally confident in killing Wu Ming¡¯s team. It was just that ¡°You want me to make a move? I¡¯ve lived for more than 90,000 years and am about to die. You want me to bully a 383-year-old human kid?¡± A short elder shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m willing to give it a try fighting a cosmic legend, not a kid that¡¯s only a few centuries old!¡± ¡°Elder Senri, even our younger generation of the Void Celestials can¡¯t deal with him,¡± the figure on the projection said helplessly. ¡°Are we just going to let Wu Ming continue his unbridled ways?¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s quite good! We can let the younger generation know the gap by keeping him alive,¡± the short elder said. Chapter 591 - 591 The Three Cosmic Legends 591 The Three Cosmic Legends The short elder sighed with emotion. ¡°Our young have be too arrogant; they don¡¯t take the other alien species seriously at all. I think it¡¯s a good thing that the humans have produced Wu Ming. It allows our young to realize where they stand and the gap between them and true geniuses.¡± ¡°There are many reasons why we Void Celestials are strong! Our legacies are better, we have more resources, and our evolutionary methods are betterthat¡¯s why we surpass the other races.¡± ¡°This human, Wu Ming, cultivates the Primordial Star Conjecture. It¡¯s a legacy that¡¯s weaker than our Void Celestials! His evolutionary method is also weaker, but he suppressed our young while in his 300s This is a true genius,¡± the short elder said. ¡°Elder Senri, are you sure you don¡¯t want to do anything?¡± the figure on the projection finally asked. !! ¡°It¡¯s a disgrace for me to bully such a genius. It¡¯s impossible for me to do it. I believe no Void Celestial is willing to do it,¡± the short elder remarked. In fact, just as Elder Senri had guessed, the older ones who could reach the pinnacle of the Void Celestial¡¯s Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms were generally stronger than the top Lv. 10 humans. They also had a very high status in the species, and they cared more about honor! They weren¡¯t willing to take action at all. ****** Human dominion, Blue Swallow Cosmic Sector, Lv. 10 Battle #11. Xu Jingming sat on the outer shield of the battle and looked at the vast cosmos as he drank a beverage. I¡¯ve been on the battle for ten years. Xu Jingming was helpless. There were three Void Celestial teams that consecutively attacked us in the first two years! But in the next eight years not a single Void Celestial team came. Are they afraid of me? That shouldn¡¯t be the case. ording to the intelligence, there are at least ten Lv. 10 Void Celestial Origin lifeforms who can force me to flee in panic, Xu Jingming thought. Bortia¡¯s team, Asamu¡¯s team, and Krypton¡¯s team are very young. None of them are older than 10,000 years old, Xu Jingming thought. What about those old guys? Are they really not going to make a move because it¡¯s beneath them? Although he knew that the Void Celestial members ced great importance on honor and would rather die than retreat for it Getting a 70,000 to 80,000-year-old elder to bully a 300-year-old youth was indeed a disgrace to the Void Celestials. They should¡¯ve guessed that I have a treasure that can allow high-dimensional traveling, but none of them are tempted, Xu Jingming thought. Or could it be that even if they are tempted, they aren¡¯t confident in snatching my treasure? Xu Jingming also found it interesting. He was clearly at the front line, but there was no battle. It was said that the Void Celestial battlefield was very dangerous, and the human race seldom won, but Xu Jingming maintained a 100% victory ratio. The strangest thing was that the Void Celestials allowed this situation to continue. In a virtual game world in the virtual world. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were in a restaurant. It was drizzling outside, and the taste of alcohol spread through her body. Li Miaomiao narrowed her eyes infort. ¡°Jingming, didn¡¯t you go to the Void Celestial battlefield? Why do I feel like there¡¯s not much for you to do recently? You spend plenty of time with me every day,¡± Li Miaomiao mused. ¡°Ever since you became an Origin lifeform, it seems you have be freer than ever.¡± ¡°I am.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°My educational level has reached Lv. 100, and I¡¯vepletely stopped studying scientific knowledge. Any deeper and it will only be some high-dimensional conjectures. It¡¯s harmful to me and not beneficial. I just need to study high-dimensional powers every day. Researching high-dimensional powers has slow progress, and it requires perception. It just takes me a few hours a day; there¡¯s no benefit in spending more time on it. That¡¯s why I have so much more time.¡± He studied high-dimensional powers and visualized the Primordial Star every day; subsequently, he had nothing to do. ¡°There¡¯s no battle on the Void Celestial battlefield?¡± Li Miaomiao was puzzled. ¡°There hasn¡¯t been a single battle in the past few years. Instead, there is somebat when I¡¯m asionally deployed to intercept the Hellions.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°The Void Celestials care a lot about honor! Therefore, those old fellows didn¡¯t make a move, but their younger generation can¡¯t defeat me.¡± Li Miaomiao asked, ¡°If the Void Celestials aren¡¯t aware that you¡¯ve been deployed to other battles, wouldn¡¯t they send a team to attack?¡± ¡°They know.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°They can detect human Origin lifeforms on every battle.¡± ¡°Know yourself and the enemy. That¡¯s terrifying.¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°In terms of high-dimensional strength, the Void Celestials have a huge advantage. They can understand the entire battlefield, and the troops they send are also deployed via high-dimensional space, allowing them to arrive instantly.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s a huge gap in every aspect.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°There¡¯s no point in me going to other battles, so there¡¯s no need to waste all that effort. If the Void Celestials want to deal with me, they cane at any time. If they aren¡¯t willing to deal with me? It¡¯s useless no matter which battle I go to,¡± Xu Jingming said. Li Miaomiao nodded and smiled. ¡°Not bad. Ever since you stepped onto the evolutionary path, you¡¯ve been very busy! Now that you¡¯re free, we can enjoy some alone time.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Yes, he had been very busy. It started off when Earth¡¯s civilization was weak and the situation was terrible. He worked hard and finally became an Origin lifeform. Later on, after experiencing the Hellion battlefield and sensing the cruelty of the species war, he worked harder. Now that he had reached the limit of Lv. 10, he was finally free. ****** Void Celestial territory. There was a vast world in a concealed ce. The vast world spanned dozens of light-years, and only the pce in the middle of the world was a building! This pce was about a light-year tall, and it emitted white light that illuminated the entire world. A figure suddenly condensed in front of the pce. It was a man in a purple robe. He walked, and with each step he took, he traversed a great distance. He entered the pce in a few steps. There was only one throne in the pce. The purple-robed man sat on his throne and tapped the void gently with his finger. The void in front of him rippled, and a ckke appeared. A Void Celestial¡¯s projection appeared in the ckke, and the Void Celestial said respectfully, ¡°Greetings, Hall Master.¡± ¡°In the centuries I¡¯ve been in the auxiliary universe, has there been any important information regarding the various species in the universe?¡± the purple-robed man asked. ¡°I¡¯ve already prepared the information.¡± Soon, aplete suite of intelligence was sent. The purple-robed man read the information and suddenly stared at one of them. ¡°Human Wu Ming?¡± ¡°Human Wu Ming only appeared after you entered the auxiliary universe, Hall Master. He¡¯s only 391 years old this year,¡± the subordinate reported. ¡°However, he does have dazzling talent. At least in this era, none of the cosmic species are stronger than him. Our young have beenpletely outshone by him.¡± The purple-robed man shook his head. ¡°Our younger ones can¡¯t do anything about a kid that¡¯s only a few centuries old?¡± ¡°For him to be able to do high-dimensional traveling and transform into the Primordial Star, the high-dimensional treasures he possesses are definitely extraordinary,¡± the subordinate said. ¡°Hmph.¡± The purple-robed man scoffed. ¡°Our young geniuses can¡¯t have much weaker high-dimensional treasures. They also cultivate the five great legacies of our Void Celestial¡¯s Paramount, far exceeding the human race¡¯s legacies. How can they be inferior to a human genius despite living for thousands of years?¡± ¡°Perhaps Wu Ming is too outstanding,¡± the subordinate said. The purple-robed man nodded slightly. ¡°Indeed, Wu Ming is a historical genius among humans.¡± ... ¡°Alright, you may leave,¡± the purple-robed man instructed. ¡°Yes, Hall Master,¡± the subordinate replied respectfully, and the ckke dissipated. Sitting alone in the towering pce, the purple-robed man tapped gently, and an illusory projection of Xu Jingming appeared in front of him. ¡°A genius far ahead of any other species in the entire universe?¡± The purple-robed man watched. ¡°With such talent, he makes an excellent sample.¡± Buzz! Buzz! Suddenly, two more thrones rose from the pce. Soon, two illusory figures condensed and appeared on the throne. ¡°Tutenmu, you¡¯re back?¡± Of the two illusory figures, one was a huge celestial body that was slowly spinning, and eyes appeared on its surface. The other was a bewitching female that was more than a million kilometers tall. These two figures were massive, but thankfully, the pce wasrge enough, so there was still plenty of space when the two of them descended. Compared to his twopanions, the purple-robed manTutenmuwas the size of a normal Void Celestial. He was only about eight meters tall. ¡°I¡¯m very curious.¡± Tutenmu smiled at his twopanions. ¡°When I entered the auxiliary universe, the two of you should¡¯ve discovered the human genius, Wu Ming. Weren¡¯t the two of you tempted at all?¡± ... ¡°Hahaha¡± The spinning huge celestial bodyughed. ¡°Of course I was.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, the three Paramounts of humanity definitely value this Wu Ming very much. Even if I turn him into a test subject, the Paramounts of humanity will still take action and expel the strange power in his body.¡± The bewitching female figure smiled and said, ¡°It will all be in vain after I pay such a huge price.¡± ¡°Therefore, we gave up,¡± the spinning huge celestial body said. ¡°A human Paramount taking action?¡± Tutenmu nodded slightly. ¡°The three Paramounts of humans are all high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms! If this involves third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms, won¡¯t they be unable to expel the forces?¡± ¡°Treasures that involve third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms?¡± The huge celestial body and the bewitching woman were a little surprised. ¡°Tutenmu, are you willing to do this?¡± ¡°There are already more than 20 Void Celestial cosmic legends,¡± Tutenmu said. ¡°And only the three of us stepped into the cosmic legend realm with the five legacies. Although the path of the five legacies is powerful, it¡¯s also the most difficult.¡± The huge celestial body and the bewitching woman nodded. It was indeed difficult! ¡°Over the years, the Progenitor has gathered a total of fiveplete third-realm high-dimensional lifeform legacies,¡± Tutenmu said. ¡°Although he only allowed us to study the first half of the legacy, it still represents the most promising path.¡± ¡°There¡¯s a chance of bing a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform using the five legacies,¡± Tutenmu said. ¡°We only grasp one high-dimensional power. Redmond of the human race grasps three high-dimensional powers, but he¡¯s only on par with us.¡± As long as one used the five legacies to be a cosmic legend, they far exceeded other cosmic legends. ¡°But it¡¯s also very difficult to perfect the corresponding high-dimensional lifeforms.¡± The huge celestial body sighed. ¡°Therefore, I n on making this human, Wu Ming, my test subject at all costs!¡± The purple-robed man, Tutenmu,¡¯s eyes burned. ¡°I want to use his talent to pave my path.¡± ¡°Of course, the two of you are my good friends. If you wish to do something, I can give him to you.¡± The purple-robed man smiled at his twopanions. ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± ¡°The price of converting the test subject is too high.¡± The huge celestial body and the bewitching woman shook their heads. They hadn¡¯t taken action for so many years, so it was impossible for them to be swayed by Tutenmu¡¯s words. They each had their ns toward cultivation. ¡°Tutenmu, are you really willing to pay the price of contaminating him?¡± the bewitching woman asked. ¡°The most dazzling talent of this era which far exceeds the talent of the other species.¡± Tutenmu smiled. ¡°It¡¯s impossible for me to encounter better test subjects in my lifespan!¡± ¡°You already have 19 test subjects, and they are all geniuses from all the species in the universe,¡± the huge celestial body said. ¡°Actually, I think bing a high-dimensional lifeform mostly depends on us. There¡¯s no need for too many test subjects.¡± ¡°He¡¯s different,¡± the purple-robed man, Tutenmu, said. Chapter 592 - 592 Corruption 592 Corruption A ck spire 12.7 light-years tall floated in a sealed and protected area of space in Void Celestial territory. Whoosh. A purple-robed man arrived at one of the doors at the bottom of the ck spire and flew in without any obstructions. There were two ancient guards standing before a colorful corridor. They wore armor that exuded terrifying auras, but the interior of the armor was a ball of mist. !! They had guarded this ce for billions of years. Ever since they were created by the Void Celestial¡¯s greatest Progenitor, Gumo, they had guarded this ce loyally. The two guards saw the purple-robed man and greeted, ¡°Hall Master Tutenmu.¡± The purple-robed man nodded and continued walking in. As one of the three cosmic legends who had broken through using the five legacies, Tutenmu naturally enjoyed an extremely high status, second only to the high-dimensional lifeforms in his species. The ck spire was heavily guarded and contained many secrets of the Void Celestials. Tutenmu spent more than an hour inside before finally arriving at a huge hall. The hall was empty. Tutenmu walked to the center of the hall and said, ¡°Ambassador Vicar, have you gained anything from my 19 experimental subjects in the past thousand years?¡± ¡°Hall Master Tutenmu, of your 19 test subjects, there has only been a breakthrough with the Vandoya¡¯s Coslupis. It¡¯s estimated that he will break through and be a cosmic legend in 10,000 years.¡± A mighty voice echoed in the hall. Tutenmu revealed a look of delight. ¡°He¡¯s about to be a cosmic legend? Good! I need to experience his path.¡± ¡°As you wish.¡± Endless starlight spread out. Whoosh. In the endless starlight, he instantly locked onto one of the weak lifeformsit was the peerless genius of the cosmic Vandoya species, Coslupis. Whoosh! It was a dark cosmic prison where the thin Coslupis was imprisoned. ¡°You will clearly experience everything he has experienced in the past thousand years.¡± A mighty voice sounded. In an instant, time flowed forward. Ten years, a hundred years, a thousand years! Tutenmu instantly traced back to a temporal point 1,000 years ago. It was as if he had possessed Coslupis and quickly sensed everything he had experienced. Coslupis¡¯s sorrow, madness, and explosive desire to destroy asionally, when he calmed down, Coslupis would crazily draw one painting after another. How impressive. When he drew thest painting, Tutenmu was surprised. As expected of a genius who reached the limit of Lv. 10 in slightly over a thousand years. After he was corrupted and degenerated, he ughtered all the lifeforms in his surroundings under the influence of his desire to destroy, including all the lifeforms in his homeworld When he woke up, the pain and frustration of destroying his homeworld¡¯s kinsman made him turn even more depraved. He even begged the Paramount of his species to imprison him. I thought his experimental product would contribute very little. Who would¡¯ve thought that he would give me such a huge surprise after over 50,000 years of self-imprisonment? Tutenmu looked at the painting. Unfortunately, although Ambassador Vicar¡¯s high-dimensional observation can see through almost all low-dimensional lifeforms, it¡¯s limited to emotional fluctuations, thought fluctuations, and the various means avable to him. As for what he¡¯s thinking I can¡¯t truly observe it in depth. The gains from this possession can only be considered 60% effective. Tutenmu smiled. But this painting Tutenmu looked at the final painting and was infatuated. This is a painting that leads to bing a cosmic legend. I gained a lot from possessing it and painting it myself. After all, he had the second volume of theplete legacy! The second volume contained the basics and information regarding Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms. Aplete legacy made it easier for him to draw on the insights of these ¡®corrupted test subjects.¡¯ The test subjects¡¯ insights were very scattered and not systematic, but they stillprehended a lot because of their outstanding talent. Whoosh. After the possession ended, Tutenmu was in an excellent mood. ¡°Ambassador Vicar, please inform me immediately if Coslupis bes a cosmic legend,¡± Tutenmu said. ¡°Alright,¡± the mighty voice replied. ¡°Hall Master Tutenmu, of your 19 test subjects, the Cayons¡¯ Nadeli chose tomit suicide! Moreover, he requested that the species not revive him.¡± ¡°Suicide?¡± Tutenmu frowned. ¡°This piece of trash actuallymitted suicide after 30,000 years of madness? He doesn¡¯t want revenge? What a piece of trash.¡± He chose genius powerhouses from every species in the universe. Typically, they had extremely strong minds and wills. Even if they were corrupted, they wouldn¡¯t easilymit suicide and give up. ¡°He probably wouldn¡¯t have achieved anything if he chose suicide so easily,¡± Tutenmu said. ¡°Ambassador Vicar, please pay attention to the human race¡¯s Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Oh? Human Wu Ming¡¯s talent should be the most dazzling in this universe. Are you nning on making him a test subject?¡± Ambassador Vicar was intrigued. ¡°Yes.¡± Tutenmu nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll pay attention to him.¡± Ambassador Vicar¡¯s voice echoed. Tutenmu quickly left the hall. In a treasure vault. Tutenmu walked in. ¡°I want to exchange for Treasure #92,¡± Tutenmu said as he stood in the treasure vault. ¡°Treasure #92 requires one¡¯s mind to reach high-dimensional when using it. Moreover, one needs to gain basic mastery of the five legacies, Void Abyss.¡± A voice sounded from the treasury. Tutenmu nodded. ¡°I¡¯m aware of that.¡± ¡°Wu Ming is very young, and his mind hasn¡¯t reached high-dimensional. He also doesn¡¯t have the Void Abyss legacy of our five legacies. However, I¡¯m not helping him cultivate; I¡¯m corrupting him.¡± Tutenmu looked forward to it. ¡°The exchange price is five billion credits,¡± the treasury¡¯s voice said. Tutenmu frowned slightly, but he still said, ¡°Proceed.¡± Even as one of the Void Celestials¡¯ three cosmic legends, five billion credits still made him feel the pinch. Soon, a transparent crystal ball descended from the void and appeared in front of Tutenmu. It vaguely contained a terrifying existence. Tutenmu trembled in fear when he felt it. Oh Wu Ming, thebined cost of all the other test subjects¡¯ corruption is less than yours. Don¡¯t disappoint me, Tutenmu thought to himself. ... Tutenmu put away the transparent crystal ball and turned to leave. ****** Human dominion, Blue Swallow Cosmic Sector¡¯s Lv. 10 Battle #11. The two team members drank and looked into the distance. ¡°What¡¯s Captain doing alone?¡± ¡°He seems to be chatting with someone.¡± ¡°After Captain arrived, we won three consecutive matches. The Void Celestials have apparently given up on us in recent years; there hasn¡¯t been a single battle.¡± ¡°Yeah, it doesn¡¯t feel like we¡¯re at the front lines but on vacation.¡± The two team members felt that their days were quitefortable. Although they were Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, they had to serve ording to the human race¡¯s rules! Serving was a dangerous matter for most Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. Although they were givenpensation in the form of credits every year, arge amount was deducted once they died in battle due to their resurrection. Therefore, collecting a fixed amount of credit without needing to fight every year was naturally afortable affair. ¡°The younger Void Celestials can¡¯t do anything to Captain. With Captain¡¯s growth speed, it won¡¯t be long before the older Void Celestials can¡¯t do anything to him.¡± ... ¡°Yes, Captain reached Lv. 10 at the age of 251 and reached the limit of Lv. 10 at the age of 300. His growth speed is indeed faster than Deputy Dean Redmond¡¯s. Deputy Dean Redmond became a cosmic legend in 10,000 years. Captain will probably be a cosmic legend in 3,000 to 5,000 years!¡± ¡°For example, I¡¯ve cultivated for more than 50,000 years, but I haven¡¯t reached the limit of Lv. 10. I¡¯m nothing whenpared to Captain.¡± ¡°Sometimes, the gap between people is huge.¡± The two team members sighed. Xu Jingming sat at the edge of a fortress, and the projection in front of him was his daughter, Xu Lixing. ¡°See that?¡± Xu Jingming pointed around. ¡°This is a Lv. 10 battle.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± Xu Lixing opened her eyes wide. ¡°I heard that a group of Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms are stationed on a Lv. 10 battle. ck holes are nothing in front of it, and all kinds of high-dimensional powers can be unleashed. I can finally see what a Lv. 10 battle looks like today.¡± ¡°Actually, it¡¯s nothing. It¡¯s ordinary and deste,¡± Xu Jingming remarked with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s not ordinary.¡± Xu Lixing was excited when she saw this. ¡°Dad, look. I can sense that it¡¯s extraordinary from the material on the battle¡¯s surface. No matter how much I magnify it, I can¡¯t see any particles. The material is clearly densely woven.¡± ¡°They are all re-constructed matter at the Force level,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°They are very stable. Coupled with the protectiveyer, they can withstand the sh of high-dimensional powers.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°Oh right, Dad, did you say that you can go back often in the future?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°There hasn¡¯t been a single battle at the front line. The Cosmic Human Alliance informed me that I can temporarily withdraw. I¡¯ll join the battle again in a few centuries or millennia. Perhaps the Void Celestials will be willing to fight me then.¡± He was already very free to begin with. Now, he was about to leave the Void Celestial battlefieldpletely. ¡°Dad, it¡¯s time for you to get some rest. Ever since you became an Origin lifeform, you¡¯ve been on the front line for more than 300 years,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°You can rx more after leaving the battlefield, and your take on life will be different.¡± ¡°Even if I leave the Void Celestial battlefield, I still need to visit the Hellion battlefield asionally,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. She also knew that her father was very special among the human race¡¯s Origin lifeforms! Others couldpletely leave the battlefield, but her father couldn¡¯t. As the father and daughter chatted, a purple-robed man arrived hundreds of light-years away from Lv. 10 Battle #11. Wu Ming. The purple-robed man¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. With the Void Celestials¡¯ tracking methods, as long as Wu Ming was in the universe, he couldn¡¯t escape their pursuit no matter where he was. There are many geniuses in the entire history of the universe, but Wu Ming is number one in this era. The purple-robed Tutenmu¡¯s eyes were burning. ¡°Dad, I have an appointment in the virtual world. I¡¯ll make a move first,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°I¡¯ll tell Mom about your return.¡± The projection dissipated. At this moment The world in front of Xu Jingming changed. The Lv. 10 battle and space disappeared, and a vast dark world appeared in front of Xu Jingming. This made his expression change drastically. He had unknowingly fallen into an endless dark world; such means far exceeded his. He didn¡¯t know that this was an existence whose strength wasparable to Deputy Dean Redmond¡¯s, and his mind was extremely terrifying. ¡°Human Wu Ming, I¡¯ll give you a precious gift.¡± A voice echoed throughout the dark world. Pa! It was as if something had shattered. Then, Xu Jingming saw Him! His figure was infinitely great. Even though he had seen the monster when he touched the patterned stone pir, it was far inferior to one-billionth of the copsed version. He seemed to be the end of everything. Past, present, future, all karma, all possibilities, all powers, and even everything in his knowledge ultimately ended with Him! Even the ck robe He wore and the darkness contained in it instantly drowned out the Primordial Star Xu Jingming knew. Xu Jingming had visualized the Primordial Star for years, but his understanding of it instantly distorted, turning into a dark Primordial Star. Everything was distorting. Xu Jingming¡¯s knowledge of the world, his knowledge of emotions, his knowledge of his species, his knowledge of everything was distorting. His mind and consciousness were also distorting as he approached Him. This was aplete corruption! It was an infinite high-dimensional existence that corroded weak lifeforms. Xu Jingming remained sitting there in a daze, motionless. However, Primordial Battle Armor #9 was terrified. I can¡¯t stop the external psychic attack. Master haspletely lost consciousness. Return! Under the dangerous situation of Xu Jingming losing consciousness, Primordial Battle Armor #9 automatically activated its final moveReturn. Whoosh! The Primordial Battle Armor carried Xu Jingming and instantly left the Lv. 10 battle, returning to the distant Primordial Research Institute headquarters. Chapter 593 - 593 Descent of the Three Human Paramounts 593 Descent of the Three Human Paramounts The purple-robed man, Tutenmu, stood in space and watched the Primordial Battle Armor escape with Xu Jingming. Despite losing his consciousness, his high-dimensional treasure can flee together with him. It¡¯s Primordial Battle Armor #9? The purple-robed man, Tutenmu, made a guess. After all, the Void Celestials had fought the human race for a long time, and they had information on some of the most famous treasures of the human race. The dean of the Primordial Research Institute truly values this human, but can you save him? The purple-robed man looked forward to what would happen next. High-dimensional lifeforms wouldn¡¯t interfere in conflicts between low-dimensional lifeforms. !! If a high-dimensional lifeform from the human side dared to take the initiative to enter the arena, it would incur the wrath of the high-dimensional Void Celestials! Although they were deterred by the three human Paramounts who had forbidden weapons, the Void Celestials definitely wouldn¡¯t tolerate humans breaking the rules. They had to wage a war for their reputation! In this vast universe, only the Void Celestials were allowed to bully the other species. No other species were allowed to question the Void Celestials¡¯ authority! ****** In the spot where Primordial Battle Armor #9 was originally stored on the where the Primordial Research Institute headquarters was located, deep in the mountain where many Primordial Battle Armors held. Whoosh. A colorful stream of light wrapped around Xu Jingming and appeared. Xu Jingming floated there without moving. ¡°Secretary General cksky, Secretary General cksky.¡± The colorful stream of light emitted an anxious voice that echoed throughout the mountain. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with him?¡± cksky was a little puzzled. Within the unconscious Xu Jingming was an aura that made his heart tremble. ¡°The aura in his body?¡± cksky¡¯s expression changed drastically. ¡°Master had just finished chatting with his daughter on the Lv. 10 battle when he suffered a psychic attack. I couldn¡¯t stop it at all! He instantly lost consciousness,¡± Nine said anxiously. ¡°Xu Jingming has reached the 11th level of the mind and has consumed the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed. He also has your protection! To make him instantly lose consciousness it has to be a cosmic legend, and one that¡¯s good in the mind,¡± ckskymented. ¡°Secretary General cksky, you have to save Master,¡± Nine said anxiously. ¡°What that cosmic legend did is no longer important.¡± cksky nced at Xu Jingming. Its true body was a high-dimensional lifeform after all. Even though he was being housed in a carrier, he could still tell a lot. ¡°The point is that there¡¯s another power in his body. This power Perhaps only the dean has a chance of saving him. I¡¯ve already informed the dean!¡± ¡°The dean is in high-dimensional space, and he¡¯s very far from our universe. He can only send his consciousness here,¡± cksky said. ¡°Let¡¯s go to Frost Hall first.¡± Whoosh. cksky disappeared into thin air with Xu Jingming. On the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s headquarters, in a seemingly ordinary pce. cksky ced Xu Jingming on a piece of hexagonal ice. The moment Xu Jingmingy there, the terrifying cold made time slow down, and the cold invaded his body. Whoosh! Deputy Dean Redmond appeared to the side and revealed a look of surprise as he gazed at Xu Jingming lying there. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Redmond also discovered the situation with Xu Jingming¡¯s body. ¡°Deputy Dean.¡± cksky sighed. ¡°I used the power of Frost Hall to freeze time in Xu Jingming¡¯s body! Moreover, I tried to freeze his body with the frost power¡± ¡°Time Freeze and Frost Freeze have been ineffective. Look, that terrifying aura is still transforming his body and mental strength,¡± cksky said. Redmond wore a solemn expression. ¡°Time Freeze and Frost Freeze have proven useless? What kind of power is this?¡± ¡°This is a power that exceeds time. Let¡¯s wait for the dean,¡± cksky said. In fact, he had this judgment the moment he saw Xu Jingming. Using Frost Hall to suppress the effects was only an attempt. The oue of the attempt also proved that he was right. ¡°Logically speaking, it¡¯s impossible for anyone below high-dimensional lifeforms to have such strength.¡± Redmond stared at Xu Jingming¡¯s body, whose skin color had gradually darkened. With Redmond¡¯s strength, he could clearly tell Xu Jingming¡¯s Lv. 10 Force lifeform infrastructure was corroding and changing. The transformation of life infrastructure was a fundamental change. ¡°He¡¯s no longer a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform of the Heavenly Python Evolution but an unknown Origin lifeform,¡± Redmond said. ¡°This is high-dimensional corruption, and this corruption ignores the stillness of time.¡± Although the two of them were very strong, Redmond hadn¡¯t be a high-dimensional lifeform after all. cksky was only a constructed high-dimensional lifeform. The two of them didn¡¯t have enough knowledge about high-dimensional lifeforms. Whoosh. Suddenly, the temperature in Frost Hall increased. Redmond and cksky turned their heads at the same time and saw a short-haired, thin figure walking over. His eyes were calm as he observed Xu Jingming. ¡°Dean.¡± Redmond and cksky bowed and heaved a sigh of relief. The dean was much stronger than them in every aspect. After all, he had been an Eternal lifeform a long time ago. Having cultivated to this day, the three high-dimensional human lifeforms were surprisinglyparable to Gumo. Although most of that was credited to the forbidden weapons, that did not discount their intrinsic terror. The dean¡¯s thin face remained expressionless as he seriously observed Xu Jingming. The low-dimensional lifeform virtually revealed itself in front of him. He saw the transformation of Xu Jingming¡¯s body, the transformation of his mental strength, and a figure that rmed him. It was His figure! This didn¡¯t affect the dean. After all, he had seen true third-level high-dimensional lifeforms. Moreover, he had seen two of them in the past! ¡°It¡¯s the projection of a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform,¡± the dean stated. Instantly, he retrospectively saw everything that had happened and saw the purple-robed man, Tutenmu, crush the transparent crystal ball. ¡°It¡¯s a projection deliberately released by the Void Celestial¡¯s cosmic legend, Tutenmu, topletely corrupt Xu Jingming. He wants Xu Jingming to be a test subject on his path.¡± ¡°Test subject? The Void Celestials are pulling off such tricks again?¡± Redmond¡¯s eyes were filled with anger. ¡°The projection of a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform cannot be looked upon directly,¡± the dean said. ¡°If a Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform sees such a projection, it will be a small problem. But if a low-dimensional lifeform sees it, they will bepletely corrupted.¡± ¡°His body will be the spawn of that third-realm high-dimensional lifeform! His mind and consciousness will also bepletely affected by that third-realm high-dimensional lifeform, and he will be the loyal servant of that great existence,¡± the dean continued. ¡°Thankfully, the five third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms corresponding to the five publicly known legacies of the Void Celestials died a long time ago.¡± ¡°Therefore, Xu Jingming can still maintain himself.¡± The dean looked at Xu Jingming and silently used his strength to attempt to expel His projection. ¡°How did the third-realm high-dimensional lifeform die?¡± Redmond asked curiously. ¡°Isn¡¯t it said that third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms can change the past and lock onto the future? Even if they take charge into the Primordial Star and get burned to ashes, they can still be revived? Isn¡¯t it impossible for them to die?¡± ¡°There¡¯s a saying in high-dimensional space: Third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms won¡¯t die if they don¡¯t want to. As for how they died, I¡¯m unaware.¡± The dean looked at the bedded Xu Jingming. ¡°Thankfully, Xu Jingming saw the figure of a dead third-realm high-dimensional lifeform.¡± ¡°The Void Celestials also wouldn¡¯t dare exchange the projections of living third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms with low-dimensional lifeforms. That¡¯s a form of sphemy and offense!¡± cksky said. ¡°If a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform unleashes their wrath, the entire Void Celestial species will be wiped out.¡± The dean nodded and looked at Xu Jingming, studying the corrosive power hidden in his body. ... ¡°Dean, what should we do next?¡± Redmond asked. ¡°The corrosion of the body is a small matter, but the warping of the mind and consciousness is the most thorny problem,¡± the dean remarked. ¡°I¡¯ve already informed Spacetime Ind Lord and Eternal Tower Master. They will rush over soon.¡± ¡°Spacetime Ind Lord and Eternal Tower Master will also be here?¡± Redmond and cksky were surprised. It was very rare for the three human Paramounts to descend. For example, Redeye had only seen Spacetime Ind Lord three times in his life, and this was them being son and mother. From this, it could be seen that the three Paramounts wouldn¡¯t simply return by sending their consciousness into vessels. For Xu Jingming, the consciousnesses of the three Paramounts of the human race descended. Whoosh! Whoosh! Suddenly, two figures appeared. Redmond and cksky looked over. Of these two figures, one was a middle-aged man in a simple robe. He exuded a holy and transcendent aura, and one could vaguely see the terrifying abyss behind him. However, his transcendencepletely suppressed the darkness of the abyss. The other was a woman whose appearance was difficult to see clearly. Redmond and cksky felt that this woman was very far away from them as if she existed in another dimension. ... ¡°I¡¯ll bear the cost of your descent for troubling the two of you to make a trip back,¡± the dean said. y ¡°Xu Jingming is a genius of our human race, so we naturally have to make a trip back. The Void Celestials are bing more and more unscrupulous, using the geniuses of the various species in the universe as their test subjects.¡± The Eternal Tower Master¡¯s voice was filled with anger. ¡°Let¡¯s not interfere in the battle between low-dimensional lifeforms.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord looked at the bedded Xu Jingming. ¡°Dean Chu, you¡¯ve already tried? Even you can¡¯t expel it from him?¡± The dean nodded. ¡°After seeing Xu Jingming, I tried the seven high-dimensional mesSpirit Cleansing Fire, Sin Fire, Karma Fire, and so onbut I couldn¡¯t expel the projection. A projection of a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform is already this terrifying. The gap between us and the third-realm is too great.¡± ¡°Let me give it a try.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord walked forward. ¡°I¡¯ll draw the water from the Mother Stream in high-dimensional space and see if it can cleanse his mind and consciousness.¡± The dean and the Eternal Tower Master nodded and watched. Chapter 594 - 594 Awakening 594 Awakening Spacetime Ind Lord looked at Xu Jingming and extended her right hand. Her palm was fair, but it seemed to hide endless spacetime, causing Redmond¡¯s mind and consciousness to sink into it. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Spacetime Ind Lord immediately produced an endless high-dimensional river with guidance from her palm. It was countless timesrger than a cosmic river of spacetime. Even a universe was as tiny as gravel in front of it. This is the Mother Stream! It nurtures the end of all cosmic spacetime. Redmond watched in amazement. He knew that the universe didn¡¯t exist a long, long time ago! The Mother Streamter came into existence, giving birth to universes and resulting in the existence of a concept known as a universe. This alsopletely changed the cultivation path of all high-dimensional lifeforms. In the history of our human race, we have been attacked by the Void Celestials and have been on the verge of extinction several times. But it¡¯s precisely because Spacetime Ind Lord can borrow the power of the Mother Stream and enter it with the dean and Eternal Tower Master. After entering the Mother Stream it will be difficult for even Gumo to track them. Redmond watched. The Mother Stream was very mysterious. Only by using the spacetime path to reach the Eternal Realm at the high-dimensional lifeform level and constructing lifeforms that were all from the spacetime lineage could one have a chance of touching the Mother Stream. In the future, one still needed to study the Mother Stream and have sufficient achievements before they could borrow the power of the Mother Stream! Of the three human Paramounts, Spacetime Ind Lord transcends spacetime and has extremely strong life-preservation abilities. Eternal Tower Master studies the abyss, and the dean studies the Primordial Star. They are all extremely strong inbat, Redmond thought. What will it be like for my future? He was also from the Primordial Star lineage. Under the influence of the cosmic fruits Xu Jingming had plucked, Redmond¡¯s path was more inclined to closebat. He was also extremely strong inbat. I guess Spacetime Ind Lord¡¯s contribution toward the entire species is greater, Redmond thought to himself. In an era without forbidden weapons, it was thanks to Spacetime Ind Lord that humanity survived. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The water of the Mother Stream washed over Xu Jingming¡¯s body, mind, and consciousness. ¡°The Mother Stream can nurture the universe. The water of the Mother Stream is the most thorough ¡®purification¡¯ of low-dimensional lifeforms,¡± the Eternal Tower Master said as he watched. The dean was also watching from the side, and they could clearly see Xu Jingming¡¯s corroded life infrastructure was washed away by the Mother Stream, along with any unstable portions. The Mother Stream¡¯s water even nourished him, causing his life infrastructure to be extremely stable. Cleansing the body was secondary. Cleaning the mind and consciousness was what the dean and the others cared about the most. Chi! Chi! Chi! The corruption that corroded Xu Jingming¡¯s mind seemed to have intelligence when it was flooded by the water of the Mother Stream; it elerated its corruption. Huh? Spacetime Ind Lord frowned slightly when she noticed this. ¡°The water of the Mother Stream can¡¯t expel it?¡± Eternal Tower Master was surprised. ¡°Xihe, you¡¯re from the Abyss lineage and are mostpatible with the Master of the Abyssal Void. Do you have a way to expel his corruption?¡± the dean asked. Eternal Tower Master shook his head. ¡°I can¡¯t. Of the third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms Master of the Abyssal Void is one of the oldest. His strength is unfathomable, so he risked his life to take the final step. An existence who dares to take the final step isn¡¯t something I can expeleven if it¡¯s only an illusion. The Mother Stream is a great existence on the same level as the Abyss and the Primordial Star. I think the Mother Stream¡¯s water is the most promising. If it can¡¯t work, I¡¯ll be out of solutions too.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t expel it with my other means either.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord sighed softly. ¡°I¡¯m out of solutions if the Mother Stream¡¯s water fails.¡± ¡°The Primordial Star is best at expelling the power of the abyss. If you can¡¯t expel it, I definitely can¡¯t,¡± Eternal Tower Master said. The dean stared at Xu Jingming. This was a peerless genius who had been recruited into his Primordial Research Institute, so he naturally wanted to protect him and let him grow. ¡°There¡¯s nothing we can do.¡± The dean frowned. ¡°We can¡¯t do anything about a third-realm projection.¡± Eternal Tower Master shook his head. ¡°The gap between the second and third realms is too great.¡± A universe could produce a batch of high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms! There were plenty in high-dimensional space, but there were very few at the third realm. The dean had roamed high-dimensional space for a long time, but he had only chanced upon a battle between two third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms from afar. Other than that, he had never seen one again. ¡°Dean Chu, what do you n on doing?¡± Spacetime Ind Lord gave the dean an inquisitive look. ¡°Brother Chu, you decide.¡± Eternal Tower Master gazed upon the dean as well. The dean thought for a moment. ¡°ording to the experiences of the corruption ¡®test subjects¡¯ in history, one kind loses control due to the corruption as they are incapable of differentiating reality from illusion. After a prolonged confusion, they gradually be familiar with the high-dimensional powers of the corruption and eventually regain lucidity. When that happens, some geniuses choose tomit suicide. Some try to grow on this high-dimensional path, but most of them fail to be cosmic legends. They only became stepping stones on the Void Celestials¡¯ evolutionary path.¡± ¡°The other kind manages to maintain their lucidity. Although their personality gets twisted, everything they do is a conscious decision. At the very least, they won¡¯t regret it for the rest of their lives,¡± the dean said. ¡°In fact, from an evolutionary point of view,¡± Eternal Tower Master said, ¡°the first kind of corruptionnot being able to differentiate between reality and illusion¡¯absolutely¡¯ immerses one in the corruption¡¯s high-dimensional powers. Theyprehend these powers following their instincts. When theirprehension reaches a certain level, they will naturally wake up. Although this method is crueler, grasping the corruption¡¯s high-dimensional powers bes faster.¡± ¡°However, the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s projection is a third-realm corruption. I¡¯m not sure how long Xu Jingming will stay immersed in the corruption,¡± Eternal Tower Master said. ¡°Let him wake up.¡± The dean didn¡¯t hesitate. ¡°No matter what he does, he won¡¯t regret it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy to wake him up,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord said. ¡°He has to maintain his lucidity under the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s projection. Even the most superficial level of lucidity requires his mind to reach high-dimensional.¡± The dean nced at the Eternal Tower Master. ¡°Your Abyss lineage is best at maintaining lucidity under corruption.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Eternal Tower Master nodded. ¡°Xu Jingming¡¯s mind has reached Lv. 11, and he has consumed the Abyss Fire Lotus Seed. Although he¡¯s still a distance away from Lv. 12 he can rely on external objects to withstand the corruption and maintain a superficial level of lucidity.¡± ¡°With 100 portions of Spirit Cleansing Water, a de of Sin Grass, and the ice around the Heart of the Abyss as the main ingredients, coupled with some supplementary ingredients, we can brew Ice Wine,¡± Eternal Tower Master said. ¡°The Ice Wine brewed is probably enough for 3,000 years.¡± ¡°He will need one de of Sin Grass every 3,000 years?¡± Spacetime Ind Lord looked at the dean. ¡°If Xu Jingming needs more than 10,000 years to wake up, it will cost you three to four des of Sin Grass. Dean Chu, are you willing?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll pay the price.¡± The dean didn¡¯t hesitate. Although the price was high, the dean felt that Xu Jingming was worth it. ¡°I haven¡¯t purposefully gathered the ingredients, so I can only brew a portion of Ice Wine for the time being,¡± Eternal Tower Master remarked. ¡°How long will it take to deliver it?¡± the dean asked. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Manipting the flow of time to brew wine is very fast. It will be teleported over in a day,¡± Eternal Tower Master answered. The dean nodded. ¡°You¡¯re quite willing to splurge for Xu Jingming.¡± Eternal Tower Master looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°If it were me, I would make him sinkpletely into the corruption. Only by sinking can he gain a deeper understanding of the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s strength.¡± The dean shook his head. ¡°No matter how powerful it is, only by grasping it individually will it be useful! He will have to study it with absolute rity, having some give and take by taking what he wants and giving up what he doesn¡¯t want. Finally, he has to take the path that¡¯s most suitable for him.¡± ¡°The Abyss lineage is different from the Primordial Star lineage.¡± The Eternal Tower Master shook his head gently. ¡°If I don¡¯tpletely sink into it, what gives me the right to say that I¡¯m studying the Abyss?¡± ¡°Regardless of which lineage it is, self is the most important,¡± the dean said. ... ¡°Alright, it¡¯s someone from your research institute anyway. We¡¯ll do it your way.¡± Eternal Tower Master looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°If we groom him ording to my method, I can also provide some resources.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need it.¡± The dean ignored him. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness were in an inchoate illusion. On a deste, an egg more than ten meters in diameter finally broke open, and a cosmic monster crawled out. The newborn only had the strength of a basic cosmic lifeform. This cosmic monster was born very weak. It could absorb all kinds of energy in the universe and grow by wandering the universe. Lonely and weak, it was hunted down by other cosmic monsters in the early stages! When it was weak, it lived with difficulty and carefully avoided the rest. It even eventually submitted to a powerful cosmic lifeform Over the years, it constantly grew, and one day, it even devoured the powerful cosmic lifeform it followed. It was ruthless and didn¡¯t trust any subordinates. It would kill and eat anyone who dared to disobey its will. On an habitable, an orc baby was born in an orc tribe. The noble Shadow Empire finally had an heira newborn prince. Xu Jingming was immersed in all kinds of illusory experiences, and his personality kept changing. ... Suddenly Xu Jingming felt water washing over him. Many of his memories were washed away, leaving only some deep-rooted corruption thatpletely fused with his mind. Xu Jingming continued his illusory experiences, which subconsciously affected him. Finally, at a certain moment Huh? Xu Jingming felt an extremely cold force spread throughout his consciousness. This cold force suppressed his originally chaotic memories, causing his most basic consciousness to begin waking up. ****** The dean held a wine sk, where wine was flying out andnding in Xu Jingming¡¯s mouth. The sleeping Xu Jingming slowly opened his eyes, which had a cold and puzzled look. ¡°You¡¯re awake?¡± The dean smiled at him. Chapter 595 - 595 Changes 595 Changes Xu Jingming still had arge number of random memories in his mind, but his true memories also became clearer. Instantly, many ¡®memories¡¯ shed. Xu Jingming was a little puzzled. Who am I? Where am I? Xu Jingming¡¯s true memories spanning more than 300 years were personally experienced by him at the end of the day. The emotions, the evolutionary path, and learning were extremely realistic in every aspect. They were iparable to the illusory memories, so Xu Jingming waspletely awake about ten seconds after he opened his eyes. ¡°I¡¯m Xu Jingming.¡± Xu Jingming had a clear understanding. The dean, Eternal Tower Master, Spacetime Ind Lord, Deputy Dean Redmond, and Secretary General cksky were all observing Xu Jingming. ¡°It looks like you¡¯ve woken up.¡± The dean nodded slightly. ¡°Eternal Tower Master and Spacetime Ind Lord have spent a lot of effort in order to save you.¡± Although Xu Jingming had never seen the other two Paramounts, he could sense the invisible life auras of Eternal Tower Master and Spacetime Ind Lordthey far exceeded cksky and Redmond. They were on the same level as the dean. ¡°Thank you, Dean. Thank you, Eternal Tower Master and Spacetime Ind Lord.¡± Xu Jingming got up and bowed extremely respectfully. The dean looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°The corruption at the third realm is indeed terrifying.¡± The past Xu Jingming Although he was also very respectful, he felt more admiration and adoration when facing Paramounts of the same species. Now, Xu Jingming¡¯s respectful bow contained more fear. He was like a wild beast that naturally chose to bow and be respectful when encountering three terrifying existences. ¡°Xu Jingming, is there a lot going through your mind? Do you feel different from before?¡± Eternal Tower Master asked. ¡°Yes, sir.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. What he remembered of his past self was that he had a clear mind. He had a clear n for his life and the future of Earth¡¯s civilization. Every step he took was methodical and without any shred of arrogance; he was confident in the future. But now, arge number of chaotic and evil thoughts were churning in the depths of his heart. Although the extremely cold force suppressed the chaos, it only barely kept him lucid. Confusion and rity intertwined, and Xu Jingming constantly felt terrible. ¡°It¡¯s very normal,¡± Eternal Tower Master remarked. ¡°It will be much better when you sort out your mind and gain control over it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t resistpletely,¡± the dean said. ¡°The third-realm corruption has long seeped into every part of your life. You can¡¯t resist; you have to learn to ept it and absorb it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Dean, what¡¯s wrong with me? What¡¯s with the third-realm corruption?¡± The dean exined, ¡°The Void Celestials have five legacies, and they are also the five strongest legacies in our universe. Gumo spared no expense gathering them over a long period of time in high-dimensional space.¡± ¡°The five legacies originate from third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms. In the current era of the Void Celestials, three of them have relied on the five legacies to be cosmic legends. Their strength is also considered top-notch among cosmic legends.¡± ¡°Of these three cosmic legends, one is called Tutenmu. He attacked you and projected the true projection of the Master of the Abyssal Void into your mind and consciousness,¡± the dean continued. ¡°The true projection of a third-realm existence results in theplete corruption of low-dimensional lifeforms. Eternal Tower Master, Spacetime Ind Lord, and I tried our best, but we couldn¡¯t expel it.¡± Xu Jingming naturally remembered the great figure. Yes, just the thought of His figure made Xu Jingming feel endless amazement. All the powers he had understood in the past were only an extremely tiny part of Him. Even Xu Jingming felt that the Primordial Star was a part of Him. ¡°Do you find the spacetime lineage and the Primordial Star lineage you used to study, as well as all the knowledge you have umted, inconspicuous parts of Master of the Abyssal Void?¡± the dean asked. ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°A third-realm high-dimensional lifeform can indeed unify all powers,¡± the dean said. ¡°This level of corruption is something you can¡¯t resist now! Do you believe you are using almost all your mental efforts to suppress the chaos and that you can only use a small amount of mental strength?¡± ¡°Yes, the mental strength I can use is less than 1% of my true mental strength,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I can¡¯t even visualize the Primordial Star with such weak mental strength.¡± ¡°You need to divert your attention to suppress the chaos whenprehending any other path.¡± The dean exined, ¡°The only way is for you toprehend the source of this chaos andprehend the high-dimensional power that corrupts you. In other words the power of the Master of the Abyssal Void.¡± ¡°Comprehend it and grasp it! It will slowly be tamed and can eventually be utilized by you,¡± the dean said. ¡°You don¡¯t have a legacy, so what you need toprehend is the power of a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform. You also need to keep suppressing the chaos Just gaining basic mastery is very difficult.¡± ¡°It¡¯s extremely difficult topletelyprehend a portion of Abyssal Void¡¯s high-dimensional powers and be a cosmic legend. It¡¯s even harder to construct a high-dimensional lifeform with it as the foundation.¡± The dean looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Only two people in the history of the Void Celestials have broken through to be high-dimensional lifeforms with the five great legacies,¡± the dean said. ¡°As for the corrupted test subjects, they don¡¯t have legacies. Even if talented people suppress their mental chaos and be cosmic legends, they have never be high-dimensional lifeforms.¡± ¡°This path is very difficult,¡± Eternal Tower Master said, ¡°but this is the path to the third realm. If you seed, it will widen your future possibilities.¡± ¡°The Void Celestials are very confident. They have been corrupting the geniuses of the various races as test subjects all this while,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord said. ¡°They have never believed that alien geniuses can use this opportunity to be high-dimensional lifeforms. In fact, no test subject has ever done so.¡± The dean, Eternal Tower Master, and Spacetime Ind Lord stared at Xu Jingming with anticipation. ¡°There¡¯s only so much we can help you with.¡± The dean handed the wine sk to Xu Jingming. ¡°This is the Ice Wine Imissioned Eternal Tower Master to brew personally. It¡¯s divided into six jugs! They will be stored at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters. After you finish one jug, you cane over and apply for the second jug.¡± Ice Wine was too precious. The dean was also worried that Xu Jingming would die in an ident and lose all the Ice Wine. Although the Primordial Fire Bead and Primordial Battle Armor #9 were precious, they were much inferior to the Ice Wine. That was why the dean made such careful arrangements. ¡°Thank you, Dean.¡± Xu Jingming took the wine sk. It was a t, silver-gray wine sk, and the wine inside was ice-cold. ¡°Use it sparingly. Take a sip only when you are unable to suppress the chaos in your heart to the point of your rationality beingpletely overwhelmed,¡± Eternal Tower Master instructed. ¡°Your dean paid a huge price for this Ice Wine.¡± The dean gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°You aren¡¯t allowed to leave the Primordial Research Institute headquarters for a year! Gain control over your mind before leaving the headquarters.¡± ¡°Yes, Dean,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The dean, Eternal Tower Master, and Spacetime Ind Lord didn¡¯t stay any longer. All of them turned ethereal and disappeared. To be a high-dimensional lifeform without a legacy after being corrupted? The dean returned to his seclusive area and sighed softly. The Void Celestial Tutenmu is willing to exchange for the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s true projection just to corrupt a test subject? This time, it wasn¡¯t a high-dimensional Void Celestial lifeform who made a move; it was a cosmic legend! Tutenmu had to spend credits to obtain the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s projection! The dean could even tell at a nce that this was Tutenmu¡¯s will from the bottom of his heart. The grudge between Origin lifeforms had caused Xu Jingming to be corrupted. Even so, the dean could only suffer in silence. With Xu Jingming¡¯s talent, he originally had a high chance of bing a high-dimensional lifeform! But now? It¡¯s up to him. I¡¯ve done everything I can. The dean turned back into a miniature Primordial Star. ****** At the Primordial Research Institute headquarters, Redmond and cksky sent Xu Jingming to an ind. ¡°You¡¯ll live here in the future,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Come to me if you need anything.¡± ¡°Remember, gain control over your heart,¡± cksky said. ¡°Do not get controlled by the chaotic thoughts.¡± ... ¡°I¡¯m aware of that.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He didn¡¯t want to be a lunatic either. Redmond and cksky left. Xu Jingming gazed at the indthere were also a few houses on it. On the ind beach, Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and began to focus on dealing with the chaotic thoughts. With the help of the Ice Wine, his rationality slightly gained the upper hand. Don¡¯t keep resisting it and learn to ept it? Xu Jingming thought as his eyes darkened. Time passed. Xu Jingming hadpletely cut off all contact with the outside world during this period. The Primordial Research Institute had banned Xu Jingming from logging into the virtual world for the past year. Xu Jingming¡¯s influence and status were too high. He was now the number one person in the Oohook Star Alliance and had a group of good friends who had grasped high-dimensional powers! Even most of the top Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in the cosmic human race would cut him some ck. If he had any ill intentions, he could cause immense damage even through the virtual world. A year passed in the blink of an eye. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on the grass and watched a furry beast carefully sniff its surroundings. ... Pu. A bloody hole appeared in the little alien beast¡¯s head. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with excitement as he watched the blood flow out of the hole. He got up and picked up the little alien beast¡¯s corpse. Let¡¯s have barbecue today. Soon. The little alien beast turned fragrant from the roasting. Xu Jingming unracked it and ced it on a te on the table beside him before beginning to slice it up for consumption. ¡°Nine, I think my condition is very stable,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°A year has passed. I can leave now, right?¡± ¡°Master, why don¡¯t you stay another year?¡± Nine was a little afraid. Its master¡¯s character had changed too drastically. Its former master was gentle, but its current master waspletely different. ¡°I think I¡¯m perfectly fine!¡± Xu Jingming wiped the corner of his mouth. There weren¡¯t even any bones left on the te. ¡°In the past, I was too naive. I was sheltered by the dean and the others.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°I can¡¯t wait to go out and see this exciting world.¡± Xu Jingming suddenly paused and instructed, ¡°Nine, here¡¯s an order! Before I be a cosmic legend, you are to use Return on me the moment I approach Earth¡¯s territory or my family; bring me back to the Primordial Research Institute headquarters.¡± ¡°This order takes precedence over all others,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. Only by grasping Abyssal Void¡¯s high-dimensional powers and bing a cosmic legend could he ensure that he didn¡¯t lose control. ¡°Yes,¡± Nine immediately replied happily. This boosted Nine¡¯s confidence in its master¡¯s personality. ¡°It¡¯s time to leave. I won¡¯t be strong while being sheltered.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with ridicule. ¡°That idiot Tutenmu wants me to be a test subject? Can you figure out what I figure out?¡± Hu! Xu Jingming tore through the air and left the ind. Chapter 596 - 596 The Path Xu Jingming Chooses 596 The Path Xu Jingming Chooses Xu Jingming stood in high-dimensional space and stroked his chin. He looked at the tiny cosmic model in front of him and shook his head gently. My high-dimensional observation can only see an area of 60 light-years? It has actually degenerated to this extent. Before being corrupted, his high-dimensional observation spanned more than 3,600 light-years. Now, it had drastically shrunk. I can only maintain my lucidity with the Ice Wine. Almost all my mental strength is used to suppress chaotic thoughts. The amount usable inbat is very, very little. I can still use high-dimensional means thanks to Nine¡¯s low requirements. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. Nine, thank you! ¡°You¡¯re wee,¡± Nine immediately replied. Its master has suffered high-dimensional corruption for a year, yet Nine still couldn¡¯t get used to its current master. Its past master had a good temper. Now, he was too entric. I¡¯m pitifully weak now. There are only two high-dimensional moves I can use: high-dimensional traveling and Spacetime Travel. These were moves I could use as a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform, Xu Jingming thought. His lifeform was now stronger, his knowledge had reached the limit of Lv. 10, and he had Primordial Battle Armor #9, but his strength had drastically dropped because of the very little mental strength he could spare! Whoosh. He descended from higher dimensions. Xu Jingming turned into a beam of light that shed. Transform into the Primordial Star. Xu Jingming tried to activate the Primordial Fire Bead in his body, but his puny mental strength couldn¡¯t activate it at all. The Primordial Fire Bead move ispletely useless. Xu Jingming tried and shook his head. ¡°Master, you only have high-dimensional traveling and Spacetime Travel that can be considered high-dimensional means. Everything about the Primordial Star lineage has degenerated, and you can only unleash the strength of a peak Lv. 10 with the help of the Primordial Battle Armor,¡± Nine said. ¡°With my current strength, I can only bully Lv. 9 Hellions. I can¡¯t even kill a slightly difficult Lv. 10 Sovereign.¡± Xu Jingming sighed. ¡°Master,pared to before you were corrupted by high-dimensional powers, one thing you¡¯ve improved on is your body,¡± Nine remarked. ¡°Master, your body has been corrupted and transformed by third-realm high-dimensional powers. Even without the Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s protection, you can¡¯t be injured unless you are attacked by high-dimensional powers.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t mean much if I can¡¯t block high-dimensional powers.¡± Xu Jingming thought nothing of it. The more powerful opponents he encountered all grasped high-dimensional powers. Many of his team members on the Lv. 10 battle he led had grasped high-dimensional powers. ¡°Forget all of this; I¡¯ll have a meal first. There was nothing much to eat on the ind at the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s headquarters. A piece of roasted meat was considered a feasthow pathetic.¡± Xu Jingming instantly disappeared. On a bustling administrative, at a top space restaurant. Xu Jingming savored the delicacies and wine alone and looked down at the bustling city through the ss. The chef was preparing delicaciesit was his most famous Stars Banquet. The third-realm high-dimensional corruption has greatly reduced my strength. The sliver of mental strength I can use can¡¯t visualize the Primordial Star at all. I can only temporarily give up on the Primordial Star lineage. Xu Jingming knew this very well. He had to give up the path he had focused on for more than 300 years! ording to the dean, Eternal Tower Master, and the others, I only have one path nowunderstanding this corruption,prehending its high-dimensional power, and even controlling it in the future! Xu Jingming thought. The Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s projection contains all paths. With my talent, I¡¯ve found three paths in the past year. First, it¡¯s the path of the Dark Primordial Star. The Dark Primordial Star is also a part of the Abyssal Void. Another is the Devourer lineageAbyssal Void; it devours everything! I can sense that this path is very rted to the monster in the auxiliary universe. I have a foundation for both paths. As long as I focus on them, I believe I will gain something in the future. But there¡¯s a third path! Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes burned. I also saw the subsequent trajectory for spearmanship in His figure. I once thought that spearmanship was only useful at the limit of Lv. 8 and that it bes useless after bing an Origin lifeform. Xu Jingming shook his head. However there¡¯s a follow-up to spearmanship in the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s figure. Spearmanship can also lead to higher dimensions! It can even go very far. The Master of the Abyssal Void was a great existence in the third-realm. Past, present, future, karma Spearmanship, swordsmanship, sabermanship All strength belonged to Abyssal Void. It was amazing if a corrupted genius found one path amidst their madness, but Xu Jingming found threeDark Primordial Star, Devouring, and the Spearmanship lineage! Of the three paths, I choose Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were burning with madness. Spearmanship! Yes, when he saw the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s figure, Xu Jingming felt it the most out of the three pathsspearmanship resonated the most with him! The Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s figure hid the ultimate end of spearmanship, making him look up to it. ¡°On the path of spearmanship, when one is sincere to the spear, they will also be pure with the spear.¡± Xu Jingming had stayed at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters for a year. He didn¡¯t cultivate at all and mainly stabilized his mind and observed His figure. Xu Jingming gained some understanding of His spearmanship after watching Him for a year. As Xu Jingming sat there drinking and thinking about his cultivation n, a group of people walked into the space restaurant. They surrounded a man and woman. The young man said warmly, ¡°This restaurant¡¯s Stars Banquet is most famous. Only the head chef can produce it.¡± ¡°Everyone, my Fn family shall be reserving this restaurant today. Everything is on the house, but please leave,¡± one of the middle-aged women said. Her eyes were cold, a clear indication that she was used to being high and mighty. ¡°Fn family?¡± ¡°An important figure from the Fn family hase to our?¡± Those who were patrons here were all rtively rich on this, but they immediately got up when they heard the name Fn. The Fn family was a rather powerful family with 26 gxies in their territory! This was only part of one of the gxies in the Fn family¡¯s territory, an inconspicuous administrative. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The patrons were very sensible. In the cosmic era, one had to know who to provoke and who not to. Many customers in the restaurant got up, and only Xu Jingming sat there eating and drinking. There was a lot of food in front of him, and the chef was still cooking for him. ¡°There¡¯s still one person left?¡± The noble young man nced at Xu Jingming, and the woman beside him was a little surprised. How could anyone disrespect a core member of the Fn family in the territory of the Fn family? ¡°Sir.¡± A subordinate immediately stepped forward. ... Xu Jingming held his wine ss and looked outside the arena without looking at these people. ¡°How noisy,¡±Xu Jingming frowned slightly and said. Buzz! The Fn group disappeared into thin air. The other customers in the restaurant watched this scene in a daze. They¡¯re gone? Are they dead? There¡¯s nothing left? They looked at Xu Jingming in horror and immediately slipped away. Soon, Xu Jingming was the only customer left in the restaurant. ¡°Continue serving the dishes.¡± Xu Jingming nced at the chef. ¡°What are you waiting for?¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes.¡± The head chef¡¯s heart trembled, and his chopping knife trembled. The group from the Fn family appeared out of thin air over a garbage dump and crashed head-first into the dirty trash. The group quickly got up. They were dirty, but none of them dared to be angry. ... ¡°We¡¯re still alive!¡± ¡°We¡¯re not dead.¡± These people checked themselves. ¡°He teleported us over?¡± The young man was a little flustered. ¡°We encountered an Origin lifeform?¡± ¡°Our Fn family has five Origin lifeforms in this era, and one of them is a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. For that person to attack us directly, he¡¯s probably not an ordinary Origin lifeform,¡± the dirty middle-aged woman said worriedly. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Let¡¯s leave this quickly.¡± The young man couldn¡¯t be bothered to coax the woman beside him. The group quickly boarded a spaceship and left the. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t let these idiots affect his mood at all. He was a very reasonable person. Getting him to leave midway through his meal? A small punishment was enough; they didn¡¯t deserve death! ¡°Mmm.¡± More than an hourter, Xu Jingming got up in satisfaction and looked at the chef. ¡°Not bad. No wonder you¡¯re so famous; your culinary skills aren¡¯t bad. I had a good meal today.¡± The head chef and the other waiters were very respectful, afraid that this terrifying customer would be dissatisfied. ¡°The Fn family will probably investigate.¡± Xu Jingming nced at him. ¡°If theye, tell them that the customer¡¯s name is Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Wu Ming?¡± The head chef was stunned. ¡°You can publicize it in the future. Lord Wu Ming admires your culinary skills.¡± Xu Jingming grinned and disappeared into thin air. The chef and waiters looked at each other. ¡°Who¡¯s Wu Ming?¡± an attendant asked. ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± another attendant said. ¡°Origin lifeform?¡± the attendants eximed. ¡°I heard that he¡¯s already a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform,¡± the chef said. Then, he said happily, ¡°Lord Wu Ming admires my culinary skills. I¡¯m going to make a killing.¡± ****** Xu Jingming took a step and left the, arriving on an asteroid hurtling at high speeds in space. The asteroid was very cold and silver-white, and Xu Jingming sat on it. As he had arge number of chaotic thoughts in the depths of his mind, Xu Jingming paid attention to his mood. He had to maintain a good mood at all times because it was easier to lose control when he was in a bad mood. Even if he could rely on the Ice Wine to suppress it, wouldn¡¯t it be a waste of the Ice Wine? Hmm, I¡¯m in good shape after having my fill! Xu Jingmingy on the asteroid, and the asteroid behind him naturally distorted into a chair. I can begin cultivating my spearmanship. Xu Jingming entered the virtual world with a thought. Chapter 597 - 597 Taking the First Step (1) 597 Taking the First Step (1) Virtual world, Combat Generals World. Xu Jingming appeared on the grass in the suburbs with a spear on his back. The greatest obstacle for Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms to be an Origin lifeform is mind and will. Xu Jingming looked at a city in the distance. Back then, I went to the Demon Vanquishing World to temper my mind. Later, I honed myself in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex and finally became an Origin lifeform. However, in the history of the human race, many methods to increase one¡¯s mind and will have been tried. There are also many virtual worlds used to temper one¡¯s mind and will. The Combat Generals World is one of them! The Combat Generals World is the same as the Demon Vanquishing World. They are both used to temper one¡¯s mind and will, but the former¡¯s reputation is much worse. Its training method is rtively stupid! In this world, the most important thing in a battle between armies is a battle between generals. A battle between generals determines the winner based on their mortal bodies, outstanding weaponry skills, and the collision of minds and wills. Nearly all powerfulbat generals are Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms. They only have mortal bodies even in the virtual world, allowing them to unleash extremely powerful strength and speed. Coupled with their minds and will one person is enough to fight an army. The shes betweenbat generals are collisions of skills, and they¡¯re also collisions of the mind. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. I never expected the Combat Generals World¡¯s path to be so simr to the spearmanship path I saw from Abyssal Void¡¯s figure. On the Combat Generals World¡¯s path, there are two ways to use one¡¯s mind and will. One is to release it to suppress the enemy! The other is to condense it into a weapon and defend against the enemy¡¯s mind and will. The spearmanship path I saw was the condensation of will into a weapon. But ording to the path seen from Abyssal Void¡¯s figure, weapon techniques used to condense one¡¯s mind and will can result in a qualitative change every condensation. Ten condensations can result in ten qualitative changes As for what weapon to use to condense the mind? There¡¯s no difference! One can use a saber, spear, sword, staff, or any other weapon. The only requirement is that you have to be sincere. And for me, spears are most suitable. For the Master of the Abyssal Void, any weapon He casually used would possess unbelievable power. Xu Jingming had only recently made contact with this path after all, so he naturally chose the weapon he was most familiar with to get started. The Combat Generals World has existed for a long time. It focuses the mind and will onto the weapons in pursuit of one¡¯s limits, strengthening one¡¯s mind. However, nobody has ever discovered that this path leads to higher dimensions because there¡¯s no guidance! Life in a low-dimensional world can¡¯t look up at a high-dimensional world. Without a goal, they will never be a high-dimensional lifeform even if they go in circles. Paths were opened up after high-dimensional treasures rted to the Primordial Star lineage, the Abyss lineage, and the other lineages were obtained, giving people an understanding of high-dimensional power. In history, no human has looked up and seen the high-dimensional aspects of weaponry techniques, but I did! Xu Jingming thought. Since I¡¯ve seen it and know the direction, I¡¯ll naturally head in that direction. Perhaps the dean, Eternal Tower Master, and Spacetime Landlord had seen high-dimensional paths in weaponry, or none of them had seen them. However, what was certain was that the human race didn¡¯t have any records of such knowledge. I¡¯ll take the first step in Combat Generals World, Xu Jingming thought. The officials operating the Combat Generals World also learned of the news when Xu Jingming entered. ¡°Senator Ironswim, we didn¡¯t dare disturb Lord Wu Ming after discovering his participation. We immediately informed you,¡± the Combat Generals World operations person-in-charge said respectfully. Beside him was a tall man in a purple robe and sunsses. Senator Ironswim, a representative of the Cosmic Human Alliance, was in charge of more than 100 officially-ran game worlds. With his status, he wouldn¡¯t be in charge of trivial matters. ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming?¡± Ironswim was surprised. ¡°Very good. Senior Brother Wu Ming has a special identity. It¡¯s not suitable for you to disturb him; I¡¯ll meet him personally.¡± Who was Senior Brother Wu Ming?! After cultivating for more than 200 years, he became a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. Everyone believed that Wu Ming would be a cosmic legend earlier than Redmond and had a chance of breaking through to the Paramount realm. It was said that he had won consecutive battles on the Void Celestial battlefield, causing the Void Celestials to not dare deal with him again. If an ordinary game official went to see Wu Ming, it would be a slight on him! Whoosh. Senator Ironswim immediately descended to the Combat Generals World. Xu Jingming wore a ck robe. The material of this robe was pitch-ck. After all, it was a virtual world. When Xu Jingming chose the robe he deliberately imitated the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s robe in pursuit of absolute darkness. Xu Jingming felt better wearing such a robe! Huh? Xu Jingming looked at the purple-robed figure that suddenly appeared in front of him. ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming.¡± The purple-robed man, Ironswim, was tall, but he was very humble and polite. ¡°Ah, Junior Brother Ironswim. Are you in charge of this ce?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. Ironswim was an ordinary Lv. 10 Origin lifeform from the Primordial Research Institute. Ironswim was a little ttered by the beaming and warm Xu Jingming. He immediately said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m in charge of this ce. Senior Brother Wu Ming, Combat Generals World allows cosmic lifeforms to hone their minds and wills. Is there any reason why you¡¯re here? I have all the information for this world. If you need any help, feel free to tell me.¡± Chapter 598 - 598 Taking the First Step (2) 598 Taking the First Step (2) Finding someone? Investigating matters? Senator Ironswim could know any of this through the backend and quickly resolve it for Wu Ming. ¡°There¡¯s really something trivial,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Give me permission to do long-distance teleportation in Combat Generals World.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a small matter!¡± Ironswim nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll set you as the number one boss in the world. You have the highest authority and no missions.¡± Typically, in-game, the officials would deliberately arrange for powerhouses to be bosses. They usually had missions. Destroying the world¡¯s bnce! Destroying the world¡¯syout! Using the game¡¯s authority to earn arge amount of money All of this would result in the authorities arranging for powerhouses to descend upon the yers who destroyed the bnce. If the officials were forced into a corner, they could even smite lightning. What was even more ruthless was to ban them from the world, preventing yers froming online again. For the entry of someone like Xu Jingming, even the overall person-in-charge had to give him the authorizations. Xu Jingming nodded and smiled. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°Then, I¡¯ll take my leave. Hit me up if there¡¯s anything you need,¡± Ironswim said. Xu Jingming nodded in satisfaction. ¡°I won¡¯t stand on ceremony with you.¡± Ironswim smiled brightly when he heard that. ¡°Then, I won¡¯t disturb you.¡± Isn¡¯t it said that Senior Brother Wu Ming keeps people at arm¡¯s length? I feel that he¡¯s quite amiable. Ironswim sighed with emotion when he left. ording to the intelligence, Senior Brother Wu Ming focused on his evolutionary path and didn¡¯t participate in all kinds of social circles. Even on asions when others met Xu Jingming, he usually only smiled and nodded. It was rare for him to say a word. Senator Ironswim felt terrific! Senior Brother Wu Ming valued him greatly! Being able to do long-distance teleportations save me time from traveling. Xu Jingming waved his hand, and a huge Combat Generals World map appeared in front of him. On it were the locations of every powerful general. It¡¯s indeed convenient with so much authority afforded to me. Let me try the firstbat general. Xu Jingming chose one. ¡°Ding Shuo, I choose you!¡± ****** Pei City, Zhao Nation, one of the seven countries of the Combat Generals World. The drizzle in Pei City was like smoke, and the scenery was beautiful. The reason why themoners could live peacefully in Pei City was thanks to the famousbat generalDing Shuo. Ding Shuo alone could defeat an army! He crushed all dissatisfaction. A ck-robed man arrived in front of Ding Manor. ¡°Don¡¯t you know what this ce is?¡± The guards in front of the manor immediately went forward and berated. With Ding Manor¡¯s influence, even outsiders would stand at the side door when visiting. Few dared to block the main entrance. Xu Jingming took a step, and his figure blurred. He then kicked the door, and it exploded! Xu Jingming carried a spear and walked straight into Ding Manor¡¯s front yard. The front yard was hundreds of meters long and wide, and it was rather vast. ¡°Ding Shuo, prepare for your death!¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s voice resounded throughout the mansion, causing the doors and windows to tremble. Rumble! Arge number of guards surged out of various ces and appeared in the front yard. There were more than a thousand of them. At this moment, a cold man walked out. He wore armor and held a long saber, and he stared at Xu Jingming with ferocity in his eyes like a peerless beast. As a peak Lv. 8, the will in his eyes was sufficiently terrifying. Weaker cosmic lifeforms wouldn¡¯t even dare look him in the eye. Xu Jingming looked at him without any change in his expression. ¡°Who are you?¡± Ding Shuo stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Someone who¡¯s here to kill you,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Hahaha¡± Ding Shuoughed loudly. Would he be afraid of death? He came here as a peak Lv. 8 to temper himself. Death only meant that he had encountered stronger tempering; it was a good thing. He could establish another ount and enter again. ¡°There are many people who want me dead. Who do you think you are?¡± Ding Shuo¡¯s ferocity surged. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re very bold,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t me me for bullying you. I only use weapons and techniques; I won¡¯t bully you with my mind.¡± Whoosh. In a blur, Xu Jingming arrived in front of Ding Shuo. Ding Shuo didn¡¯t panic! Everyone in the Combat Generals World had an ordinary body that limited their strength and speed. Victory here depended on weaponry skills and willpower. As for the arrogant ck-robed spearman in front of him, he indeed didn¡¯t release his willpower to suppress him. He only guarded his mind. He used his mind and will only to defend, not counterattack. ¡°How arrogant.¡± Ding Shuo¡¯s saber instantly whistled as a terrifying will pressed down with the saber beam. This wasn¡¯t just a weapon, but a mental attack. ng! ng! ng!! When the weapons collided, Ding Shuobeing at the limit of Lv. 8 only, and he was extremely proficient with weaponscould produce swift and domineering strikes, but he was facing Xu Jingming He was an existence who had been number one in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex a long time ago. Even though his mind hadpletely focused on defense, Ding Shuo immediately sensed that he had encountered a powerful enemy. His spearmanship? Ding Shuo was rmed. Xu Jingming followed his understanding of Abyssal Void¡¯s figure and fused his mind with the spear! His mind converged in the spear and was not released at all. His mind chased after the darkness of Abyssal Void¡¯s figure and constantly condensed. This darkness was like a ck hole that devoured, restrained, condensed, and underwent a qualitative change Although he didn¡¯t have a detailed legacy and could only rely on his intuition to figure it out, this was ultimately his first attempt. Xu Jingming clearly had a lot of room for improvement, and his mind and will became more condensed in the spear. His mind became more condensed, and his perception of the spear became stronger. He seemed to have turned into a spear. When one is sincere to the spear, they will also be pure with the spear. Although Xu Jingming saw a high-dimensional direction, his first attempt still left him intoxicated and touched. This was what a spearman truly pursued and was truly obsessed with. The spear gained life and became even more agile and unpredictable. ... They had ordinary bodies, and Ding Shuo clearly mobilized his majestic mind and will to assist him, but Ding Shuo¡¯s saber technique was like a rigid dead object, while Xu Jingming¡¯s spear was filled with endless vitality. ¡°Pfft.¡± After more than ten roundsjust as Xu Jingming found himself immersed in the battlethe spear pierced through Ding Shuo¡¯s chest. Even with the armor protecting him, three consecutive stabs in the same spot prated the armor and killed Ding Shuo. He disdained piercing my throat and instead tore through my armor to kill me? Ding Shuo found it unbelievable. This was the first time he had lost so miserably in all his years in the Combat Generals World. Xu Jingming pulled out his spear. Ding Shuo copsed to the ground, and blood dyed the ground red. The surrounding guards were dumbfounded. Ding Shuo, who was more terrifying than an army in their hearts, was dead? I just started getting a feel for it when this opponent died, Xu Jingming thought to himself. From the looks of it, I have to limit my strength and speed; otherwise, it won¡¯t even be a fight. Xu Jingming then turned around and left. None of the Ding family guards dared to stop him and allowed the mysterious powerhouse to leave and disappear. Ding Shuo, thebat general of Pei City in Zhao, was only the beginning. ... From this day on, Xu Jingming began challengingbat generals in Combat Generals World and exploring the spearmanship path. Chapter 599 - 599 Building a Foundation in the Combat Generals World 599 Building a Foundation in the Combat Generals World Pei City, Zhao Nation, one of the seven countries of the Combat Generals World. A cloth-robed elder stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Spear Demon?¡± ¡°That¡¯s me.¡± The ck-robed Xu Jingming grinned. ¡°Are you ready to die?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve heard of your reputation. In the past decade or so, you¡¯ve challenged generals everywhere, but none of them survived your attacks,¡± the elder said seriously. ¡°Didn¡¯t you peak Lv. 8se to Combat Generals World to pursue stronger training? You have to thank me for the pressure of death I¡¯m giving you.¡± Xu Jingming smiled brightly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll only kill you after 100 moves.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, I¡¯ll kill you in 100 moves!¡± The killing intent in the elder¡¯s eyes suddenly erupted as a terrifying mind and will crushed over. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t flinch despite the impact. Whoosh! Whoosh! Both parties moved almost simultaneously. This elder was at the limit of Lv. 8 in reality, but in terms of weapon techniques, some Origin lifeforms were iparable to him. After all, Origin lifeforms had given up on honing their techniques. Xu Jingming felt the pressure exerted on him by the elder while using 70% of his strength and speed. The feeling of fighting with a spear is wonderful. Xu Jingming followed his perception of Abyssal Void¡¯s figure and condensed his mental strength into the spear, naturally immersing himself in it. Back on Earth, Xu Jingming had the title of Spear Demon. However, Xu Jingming felt that only the current him was worthy of the title of Spear Demon. Once he used his spearmanship, he would truly be a demon. When Xu Jingming reached the 101th move, a sharp glint shed in his eyes, and his spear elerated. Just this bit was enough to prevent the old man from blocking further. The spear prated the cloth-robed elder¡¯s chest. ¡°Killing me at the 101th strike? A coincidence?¡± The elder stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Is the gap between us that great?¡± ¡°You¡¯re not bad.¡± Xu Jingming withdrew his spear, and the elder copsed. Xu Jingming turned around and went down the mountain. As he walked on the mountain path, he frowned slightly. Ever since I dealt with Ding Shuo, my mental strength has begun to settle. Fifteen years have passed, but my mental strength is still in the process of condensing and transforming. Without a legacy, I can only fumble my way forward on the spearmanship path. Xu Jingming also felt the difficulty of not having a legacy. Although he saw Abyssal Void¡¯s figure and the finish line, the finish line was that of a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform! There was a huge gap between a low-dimensional lifeform and a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform. Xu Jingming was excited because he had seen the direction. However, he suffered terribly when he tried. In the past 15 years, I¡¯ve finally understood that the high-dimensional path of spearmanship lies first and foremost in the purity of the path! Therefore, the initial mental condensation has to have all the impurities in the mind wiped out forplete purification! Through trial and error, Xu Jingming rified the first step of cultivation. As for the subsequent second, third, or even more steps? He had to make repeated mistakes until he found the right path. Those who had been corrupted by high-dimensional space were a little crazy. They immersed themselves in their madness, and as time passed, they unknowingly gained basic mastery and regained consciousness. However, this was a form of ¡®passive¡¯prehension. The dean of the Primordial Research Institute hoped that Xu Jingming would figure it out while lucid. The first step on the high-dimensional path of spearmanship is to refine all impurities and purify the mind. Xu Jingming suddenly received a message as he walked on the mountain path. Miaomiao and my daughter are looking for me? ****** In his personal space. Xu Jingming looked at Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing, who had arrived together. After Xu Lixing and her mother, Li Miaomiao, appeared, they sat on the sofa opposite Xu Jingming and looked at him seriously. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao stared at her husband. ¡°Are you hiding something from us?¡± ¡°Haha, what can happen to me?¡± Xu Jingming smiled and sat down. Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing nced at each other. ¡°Dad, don¡¯t you think that your manner of speech is a little different from before?¡± Xu Lixing couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°People naturally have to be open and unrestrained in their lives,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Daughter, I¡¯ve gained insights into the mind, so I can¡¯t be bothered to restrain myself.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Xu Lixing was puzzled. ¡°Of course,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Li Miaomiao asked seriously, ¡°Jingming, didn¡¯t you leave the front line of the Void Celestial battlefield? You said back then that you woulde back to visit us, but it¡¯s been more than ten years, and you haven¡¯t returned once. Can you exin yourself? What¡¯s the reason for not having any time to return to Earth?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, Dad. You said that you wanted to enter seclusion to cultivate, but there¡¯s always time for other things, right?¡± Xu Lixing said. Xu Jingming felt a headache. ¡°Forget it. This matter has already been leaked by the Void Celestials, and some of the upper echelons of the human race know about it. The two of you will find out eventually,¡± Xu Jingming said helplessly. ¡°I¡¯d better tell you.¡± There was no way to hide the matter of him being an experimental subject. The Void Celestial didn¡¯t publicize it, but they didn¡¯t deliberately keep it a secret. In more than ten years, the news of Xu Jingming bing a new test subject leaked. ¡°What happened?¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing¡¯s hearts tightened. ¡°Although Ipletely withdrew from the Void Celestial battlefield, I was also attacked by a cosmic legend of the Void Celestials, causing me to be corrupted by high-dimensional powers.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°After being corrupted, there¡¯s a risk of me losing control. Therefore, I won¡¯t return to Earth¡¯s civilization or meet you until the risk of losing control is resolved.¡± ¡°High-dimensional corruption?¡± The mother-daughter duo panicked. ¡°Are the consequences serious? Can they be resolved?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°The dean, Eternal Tower Master, and Spacetime Ind Lord helped me.¡± Xu Jingmingforted his wife and daughter. ¡°Therefore, I can stay awake and slowly resolve the problem. I¡¯ll return after the risk of losing control is resolved.¡± ¡°Dad, when will it be?¡± Xu Lixing asked. ¡°It can¡¯t be rushed,¡± Xu Jingming answered with a smile. He had to truly grasp a trace of high-dimensional power from the Master of the Abyssal Void and be a cosmic legend. Only then could he say that he had gained basic mastery of the path and wasn¡¯t worried about losing control. How long would it take to be a cosmic legend? Could he do it before his wife and daughter reached the end of their lives? Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t confident at all. One of the cosmic human race¡¯s three advanced civilizations, the Primestar civilization. Emperor Lunarstar looked at the information in front of him. ... What? Junior Brother Wu Ming has been corrupted by high-dimensional powers? He has be another test subject for the Void Celestial, Tutenmu? Lunarstar read the information. Moreover, the Void Celestials are certain that the three Paramount realm humans can¡¯t resolve this high-dimensional corruption? Lunarstar was appalled. After more than ten years, the upper echelons of the human race gradually learned of the Void Celestial¡¯s internal news. Soon, some powerful Origin lifeforms learned of this news. ¡°Junior Brother, how are you now?¡± Jane immediately contacted Xu Jingming when he heard the news. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. At the very least, I can stay lucid.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and thought nothing of it. ¡°Feel free to ask for my help,¡± Jane offered. ¡°I won¡¯t stand on ceremony with you,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Tejano, Redeye, and his other good friendsYijiu, Sakar, some other friends who he had fought side by side with on the Hellion battlefield, and the team members he had once led on the Void Celestial battlefieldkept contacting Xu Jingming. Everyone was a little relieved because Xu Jingming appeared very sober and normal. ¡°Gosh? Our so-impressive, number one genius of our human race, Xu Jingming, has been corrupted by high-dimensional powers? He has be a test subject of the Void Celestials?¡± Lunardoa high-ranking official of the Primestar civilizationfelt delighted when he saw the news. ... ¡°Such an important figure meeting his end.¡± Lunardo had long given up on fighting Xu Jingming. After all, the gap was too great. With Xu Jingming¡¯s outstanding talent, his status in the human race wasn¡¯t inferior to his brother, the emperor, Lunarstar. He avoided him to the best of his abilities. However, seeing Xu Jingming suffer a setback didn¡¯t stop Lunardo from being happy! ¡°Hahaha, we have to celebrate today.¡± Lunardo was extremely happy. He was happier than when he embezzled a huge sum of money. ****** Xu Jingming had long guessed that news of him bing a test subject would spread one day. Everything was within expectations. The key now is toplete the first step in the high-dimensional spearmanship path: Mental Purification! Xu Jingming focused on Combat Generals World. As long as his mind was still condensing and transforming, he would naturally continue. Years passed. The Combat Generals World was a virtual world that was open to the entire cosmic human race after all. It had a massive number of Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms registering! Even though many peak Lv. 8s didn¡¯t go online much, they couldn¡¯t help but take the initiative to fight Spear Demon when they heard that he was invincible. Peak Lv. 8 yers didn¡¯t care about death in-game; they yearned to get something out of it! Challenging countlessbat generals had indeed allowed Xu Jingming to see all kinds of weapon techniques, allowing his spearmanship to continue improving. The impurities in his mind were also constantly being grinded away. In Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex, one can use a Lv. 8 body and cosmic energy. Inparison, the Combat Generals World purelypetes in technique and mind. Xu Jingming loved Combat Generals World. He used countlessbat generals in the universe as a grinding stone, but in turn, Xu Jingming became the grinding stone for countlessbat generals. He used lower strength, speed, and technique to defeat thesebat generals, which stimted and honed them greatly. Manybat generals improved because of this. 109 years. Xu Jingming was outside a roadside tea shop in Combat Generals World. In front of him was the corpse of a fallen general, and Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with deep darkness. I¡¯ve killed a total of more than three million generals, and I¡¯ve been immersed inbat almost every day. It¡¯s only today that I¡¯ve finallypleted my mental purification. His mental strength hadpletely ground away all impurities, leaving only pure darkness. It was absolutely pitch-ck like the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s robe. Xu Jingming also understood that this was the foundation for his spearmanship. Chapter 600 - 600 Heart Realm Force 600 Heart Realm Force In reality, on a upied by space pirates devoid ofws and ruled by chaos. In a bar. Xu Jingming sat there alone; no space pirates dared to approach him. I have extremely high authority in the Combat Generals World and can teleport close tobat generals from afar, allowing me to kill more than three millionbat generals in 109 years. However, this number is still nothing. After all, the Combat Generals World was open to the yers from 34 cosmic sectors! Even if only a number of Lv. 8s registered for ounts, it still numbered in the hundreds of millions. Manybat generals yearned for Spear Demon to find them! Unfortunately, Xu Jingming had limited time and attention. I¡¯m now at the next step after building the foundation for my spearmanship, Xu Jingming held his wine ss and thought. Suddenly, a group of pirates walked into the bar. With a nce, they noticed that the area around Xu Jingming was empty. ¡°Captain, that person upies an entire area. Nobody dares to approach him. He should have some background.¡± Therge group of space pirates didn¡¯t rush over directly but looked at their leader. ¡°I know the nine leaders of our Thousand Eyes Pirates¡¯ headquarters and the 18 branches.¡± The one-eyed leader scoffed and led the crowd over. Two of his pirates prepared to chase Xu Jingming away. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t even look up. The space pirates who walked into his area silently disintegrated, turning into ashes and disappearing. It¡¯s morefortable being in space pirate territory. Even if I asionally lose control in recent years, it will only mean the destruction of a few space pirates. Xu Jingming remained sitting there. Primordial Battle Armor #9¡¯s AI had long taken control of the space pirates¡¯ AI system. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t even need to do anything. He just needed to instruct Nine, and its might could wreak havoc on this at will. Visualizing Abyssal Void. Xu Jingming sat in the bar, but his mind was visualizing Him. He was the end of everything. He was the greatest existence. His face was blurry, and it was difficult for Xu Jingming to see Him clearly. The clearest thing Xu Jingming could ¡®see¡¯ was the ck robe He was wearing, and the endless darkness contained in the ck robe The darkness contained in the ck robe was inclusivity. It included the Primordial Star, the Abyss, and all powers. ¡°Ahhh!!!¡± Xu Jingmingwho was sitting in the barsuddenly held his head in pain. Boom! An extremely terrifying fluctuation erupted from Xu Jingming, instantly obliterating the bar and tearing apart the entire. It continued spreading in every direction! The spaceport outside the was destroyed. Hundreds of millions of kilometers around Xu Jingming shattered under the strange and terrifying fluctuations. ¡°Ah!¡± Xu Jingming held his head, his face contorting. ¡°Master, this is very severe.¡± Nine was very worried. ¡°It¡¯s been more than 100 years. You only lost control slightly previously. Why is it so serious this time?¡± Xu Jingming had visualized His figure countless times over the years. He visualized Him time and time again to figure out his spearmanship. However, the effects of this visualization werepletely different. After his mind condensed andpletely transformed, establishing a foundation, Xu Jingming was trulypatible with the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s path. Therefore, his visualization immediately attracted more high-dimensional feedback from His figure. Xu Jingming also saw more high-dimensional information. A massive amount of fragmented and chaotic high-dimensional information attacked Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness in an incoherent manner. Typically, suppressing the chaos required most of Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t maintain his lucidity andpletely lost control. More than half an hourter, Xu Jingming gradually regained consciousness thanks to the Ice Wine in his body. What happened? Xu Jingming looked around. He was surrounded by a still and silent cosmos, and only the star in the distance still emitted a living glow. Threes are missing from this ster system. Xu Jingming was instantly certain. ¡°Master, you lost control and destroyed the pirate and the two neighboring barrens,¡± Nine informed. ¡°Oh.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t want to suffer staying on a barren. He also didn¡¯t want to permanently live ons ofmoners in case he lost control and implicated countlessmoners. Therefore, his final choice was When he had food cravings, he would visit some habitables, but it was only a short stay. He usually lived in some pirateirs. The more sinful the pirateir, the more he liked it. With Xu Jingming¡¯s influence and his Spacetime Travel ability, it was very easy to find some pirateirs. I actually received so much high-dimensional information from my visualization. Xu Jingming began to organize the information he had received. The Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s path is much harder than any of the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s nine core volumes. Plenty of the high-dimensional information Xu Jingming received was rted to the spearmanship path, and he could vaguely pry into many mysterious spear arts. Arge amount of high-dimensional information allowed him to see through the fog and understand more key points on this path. Based on the high-dimensional information I acquired, I can make some determination. The first step on the spearmanship path is to refine all impurities and transform the mind. This is only a foundation; it means that I¡¯m qualified to cultivate this path. The second step on the spearmanship path is the tempering of the mind! There¡¯s no certainty as to how many times it needs to be tempered. A thousand times, ten thousand times, or a trillion times? That¡¯s not important. What¡¯s important is that countless tempering will constantly transform my mental strength until it transforms into the third-realm high-dimensional power, Heart Realm Force. The information Xu Jingming received also made him understand that if his path reached high-dimensional, it would be the Heart Realm Force. Heart Realm Force. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. There are many kinds of high-dimensional mental powers, such as Nightmare power, the Heart of Brushes, the Power of Illusion, the World of Dreams, and so on. However, these are all branches of the Heart Realm Force. ¡°There are some special ces in high-dimensional space, such as the Abyss, the Primordial Star, the Mother Stream, or the Heart Realm.¡± The spearmanship path I saw on Abyssal Void¡¯s figure is devoted to the spear. Only by being sincere to the spear can I use the spear to temper my mind to the limits. When that happens, it can directly transform into high-dimensional strength, Heart Realm Force. With the Heart Realm Force as the foundation, I can construct a high-dimensional lifeform! Once I be a high-dimensional lifeform, I can enter the ¡®Heart Realm¡¯ in high-dimensional space at the Firstborn realm. Xu Jingming understood this aftering into contact with high-dimensional information. As expected of a high-dimensional power that originates from the third realm. He took the broadest path from the beginning. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. For example, those who cultivated other paths like the Nightmare power might have a chance of entering the Heart World after reaching the Eternal realm. However, it was almost impossible for them to reach the third realm with the Nightmare power. As for the Heart Realm Force, I can clearly see the direction to the third realm. Of course it¡¯s only a direction. ... Xu Jingming knew this very well. The five legacies cultivated by generations of Void Celestial powerhouses pointed straight to the third realm. The greatest existence of the Void Celestials, Gumo, had definitely reached an extremely high level in his research of the five legacies. There were so many people in a universe who had received third-realm legacies. Countless people in high-dimensional space had obtained third-realm legacies, but how many could be a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform? I shouldn¡¯t dream of reaching the third realm; what I need to do now is let myself grasp the high-dimensional Heart Realm Force, Xu Jingming thought. The Void Celestials have five legacies in this era, but only three people have relied on them to be cosmic legends. As for me, I don¡¯t have a legacy! I only have some bits and pieces of information from visualizing His figure. The second step of the spearmanship path was to use spearmanship to temper the mind. First, static visualization. In the past, I visualized the Primordial Star! Now, I can often visualize the Abyssal Void! As my mind gradually improves, I asionally gain something from every visualization. I can obtain bits and pieces of high-dimensional information. With more information, I can gain a clearer picture of the path and know the path to take. Hence, Xu Jingming spent half an hour a day visualizing Abyssal Void. Yes, only half an hour. This was because he could maintain his calm only for short periods of time. Any longer, and he would lose control. Second, try creating Abyssal Void Spear Art. I saw the spearmanship path in the endless darkness of His robe and vaguely saw spearmanship moves. I can try imitating them. ... Imitation was a good solution when one was weak. The mysterious spear arts he spied on in the endless darkness had a special charm. Xu Jingming nned on imitating and summarizing his experiences to try forming the Abyssal Void Spear Art. Third, dynamic visualization! I can also visualize His figure while fighting in the Combat Generals World. Even if I lose control, it will be happening in the virtual world. ¡°Fourth, mimic Master of the Abyssal Void!¡± With my understanding of Master of the Abyssal Void, I should imitate his every move and try to understand him. He wore simr clothes and used a mimicked Abyssal Void Spear Art to kill thebat generals. Fifth, Dark Primordial Star Spear Art! The endless darkness of His robe amodates the Dark Primordial Star. I can try to use my spearmanship to contain the Dark Primordial Star Xu Jingming¡¯s understanding of the Primordial Star in the past 300 years had long been distorted into the Dark Primordial Star. He interpreted this distorted understanding using his spearmanship. After all, the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s figure amodated the Dark Primordial Star. Xu Jingming felt that he was advancing by tracing the other party¡¯s steps. It couldn¡¯t be helped; these were the limitations of not having aplete legacy. It was the same for the dean. He had borrowed the legacy of the Primordial Star lineage from other powerhouses in the early days, butter on, the dean also studied the Primordial Star and produced a summarized Primordial Star Conjecture. Xu Jingming was groping for an end. Perhaps some methods had good effects, and some methods had poor effects, but he could only know after experimenting. I¡¯ll temporarily use these five methods to temper myself. I¡¯ll improve in the future and obtain more high-dimensional information from Abyssal Void¡¯s figure. That¡¯s when I can add new tempering methods. Xu Jingming then began the second step of cultivation. He expected the second step to be extremely difficult. Lv. 10 Void Celestial experts who had the Abyssal Void legacy couldn¡¯t withstand the torment of their minds when cultivating. They eventually gave up and chose other paths. Him not having a legacy didn¡¯t need further boration. Furthermore, he had no choice! After being corrupted, he could only take this path! Of the three paths he had seen from Abyssal Void¡¯s figure, he had chosen spearmanship because this was what he loved the most. Only by loving it could he deal with the difficulties of the path. Chapter 601 - 601 Imitation Technique, Sorting Out Karma 601 Imitation Technique, Sorting Out Karma After confirming the five mental tempering methods, Xu Jingming naturally began his attempts. In the blink of an eye, three months passed. On the virtual worldwork, in the highest building in Pearwood World. Xu Jingming wore a ck robe and sat on a chair with his legs crossed. He leisurely tapped his fingers on the armrest and looked down at the vast Pearwood World where countless figures flew around. The Pearwood Group had a huge number of employees. Compared to Earth¡¯s headquarters in reality, the virtual world¡¯s Pearwood World was the most important location. Knock, knock, knock. There was a knock on the door. ¡°Come in,¡± Xu Jingming said. Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixingthe Pearwood Group¡¯s first and second executiveswalked in side by side. The mother and daughter immediately saw a ck-robed figure sitting with his back facing them. As his back was facing them, the two of them felt Xu Jingming¡¯s change even more. The sitting figure naturally had a supercilious coldness. The mother and daughter looked at each other. They had always been very worried about Xu Jingming¡¯s condition. Whoosh. Xu Jingming sat in his chair and turned 180 degrees as he smiled at his wife and daughter. The mother and daughter could sense Xu Jingming¡¯s strong feelings for them from his smile and eyes. ¡°You left me thergest office on the top floor?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Having experienced it today, I must say the scenery overlooking Pearwood World isn¡¯t bad.¡± ¡°Dad, didn¡¯t you always contact us directly? Why did you speciallye to Pearwood World?¡± Xu Lixing walked over affectionately before massaging her father¡¯s shoulders. Xu Jingming enjoyed his daughter¡¯s shoulder massage and said, ¡°I naturally have something very important to do at the Pearwood Group.¡± ¡°Jingming, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°I¡¯ll transfer ten quadrillion cosmic dors to the Pearwood Group,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I only have one requestexpand the territory of Earth¡¯s civilization from three gxies to ten gxies in ten years.¡± ¡°Expand to ten gxies?¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were rmed. Xu Lixing thought for a moment and nodded. ¡°The Oohook Star Alliance is big enough. If we really want to find one, we can still find seven more gxies. Even if we buy them at a premium, 1,000 trillion cosmic dors per gxy will do. Seven gxies won¡¯t cost ten quadrillion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°No.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°I don¡¯t want those remote gxies. What I need are seven gxies that are close enough to Earth¡¯s current three gxies.¡± ¡°Close?¡± Li Miaomiao couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Jingming, it¡¯s not easy to buy gxies close to us. Some gxies¡¯ civilizations have a penchant for their hometowns. Even if the premium is doubled, those civilizations aren¡¯t willing to relocate.¡± ¡°Since the other party isn¡¯t willing to relocate, we can¡¯t force them,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°After all, it¡¯s very easy to force three to five weak civilizations. It¡¯ll be very troublesome to force arge number of civilizations.¡± ¡°Very troublesome?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°What¡¯s the trouble?¡± ¡°After all, we have to follow the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules,¡± Li Miaomiao exined. ¡°Back when Earth could upy the entire Milky Way, it was the Oohook Star Alliance that came forward to coordinate. Now, we have to upy seven gxies in a short period of time?¡± ¡°If the Oohook Star Alliance can coordinate, so can I,¡± Xu Jingming remarked with a smile. ¡°Why? Is my influence not as great as the Oohook Star Alliance¡¯s?¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were stunned. ¡°Confirm the list of seven gxies. It has to be in the neighborhood of Earth¡¯s civilization,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°After confirming the list, I¡¯ll write a letter personally to all the civilizations in the seven gxies.¡± ¡°I believe they will be very reasonable when they receive my letter,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Wh¡± The mother and daughter hesitated. How could they not be reasonable? A weak civilization would probably tremble when they received Xu Jingming¡¯s handwritten letter. ¡°Dad, you taught me from a young age not to bully the weak,¡± Xu Lixing couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°Our Pearwood Group does things upright and seeks a win-win oue. We can¡¯t bully the weak.¡± ¡°Bully the weak? Did we?¡± Xu Jingming looked at his daughter in confusion. ¡°If I wanted to bully the weak, would I have to fork out ten quadrillion cosmic dors? Daughter, have you forgotten? The ck Moon civilization targeted Earth¡¯s mineral resources back then and sent troops over. They didn¡¯t send any money!¡± His daughter was stunned. ¡°There are arge number of species in this universe,¡± Xu Jingming said leisurely. ¡°The strong prey on the weak among the species, and the strong devour the weak! What do you mean by bullying the weak? Like the Hellions, they have ughtered countlesss. For example, the Void Celestials once destroyed the entire human domain and plunged it into the dark ages That¡¯s bullying the weak!¡± ¡°ording to the cruelest rules of survival, weakness represents death.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at his wife and daughter. ¡°As for me, I¡¯m doing things ording to the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules. Within the cosmic human race, civilizations abide by the mantra survival of the fittest. The stronger a civilization is, the stronger it will be with more talents. The more corrupt and decadent a civilization is, the fewer talents it will have, so it will naturally be weaker. This has long been decided by the three Paramounts.¡± ¡°Earth¡¯s civilization deserves to grow stronger with me, Xu Jingming!¡± ¡°The surrounding civilizations are weak and aren¡¯t worthy of upying such gctic territories.¡± ¡°Would they dare resist if I insisted on a 30-50% discount?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Doubling the premium is already very benevolent.¡± ¡°Dad, you won¡¯t die,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°Death is a natural oue if one doesn¡¯t be a high-dimensional lifeform,¡± Xu Jingming said coldly. ¡°As for the test subjects corrupted by the Void Celestials, no one in the entire history of the universe has been able to be a high-dimensional lifeform. My chances of sess aren¡¯t high.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing were stunned. ¡°Dad, I understand.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°Mmm.¡± Xu Jingming suddenly frowned, and his figure distorted and turned illusory. ¡°Jingming,¡± Li Miaomiao shouted. The distorted and illusory figure quickly condensed again. Xu Jingming forcefully stabilized his conscious body and looked at his wife and daughter. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Confirm the seven gxies in ten days.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t say anything else and disappeared. ¡°Dad¡¯s situation doesn¡¯t look good.¡± Xu Lixing was a little worried. ¡°High-dimensional corruption from the Void Celestials¡± Li Miaomiao also said worriedly, ¡°Jingming probably knows that his situation is terrible, so he¡¯s in a hurry to help our civilization as much as possible.¡± In reality, on another where space pirates lived. ... No space pirate felt that something was amiss with Xu Jingming living here. In fact, when they checked the database, there was indeed a space pirate named Wu. After all, Nine had taken over the entire¡¯s intelligence system. I can¡¯t practice the Dark Primordial Star Spear Art anymore. Xu Jingming held a wine sk and took a sip of Ice Wine. The power of ice spread throughout his body and suppressed the chaos in his mind. Of the five tempering methods, the other four are still being tried, but the bacsh from the Dark Primordial Star Spear Art is too intense. It¡¯s only been three months, and impurities have begun to appear in my mind. Xu Jingming realized the problem. Back then, he refined all the impurities and purified his mind to build a foundation. However, the Dark Primordial Star Spear Art caused impurities to appear in his mind again. From His figure, I can confirm that Abyssal Void does epass everything. My spearmanship should theoretically be able to tolerate everything, so it naturally can amodate the Dark Primordial Star. However My spearmanship path has only established a foundation, so I have rtively weak umtion. As for the Dark Primordial Star, I¡¯ve cultivated for more than 300 years and have umted too much. Using weak umtions to amodate the deep umtions naturally makes me top-heavy. All kinds of problems arise as a result. I¡¯ll temporarily suspend the Dark Primordial Star Spear Art. Xu Jingming made a decision. He knew that spearmanship epassed everything. This path was the right one, but it was clearly not the right time to cultivate. He could only give up. The other four paths. Static Visualization, Abyssal Void Spear Art, and Dynamic Visualization. These three methods are helpful. There¡¯s no bacsh for the time being, so I can continue, Xu Jingming thought. This was within his expectations. This was because visualization was verymon in the various evolutionary systems. ... The Primordial Star lineage visualized the Primordial Star. The Abyss lineage visualized the Abyss. The Void Celestials, Frosts, and other species all had visualization methods. When visualizing a high-dimensional concept, a high-dimensional concept affected a low-dimensional concept This was a smooth path. Xu Jingming¡¯s visualization method definitely wasn¡¯t as good as the visualization method in theplete legacy left behind by Master of the Abyssal Void, but it was indeed beneficial. The only thing that has pleasantly surprised me is the imitation method! Xu Jingming smiled. Yes, five methods. The Dark Primordial Star Spear Art failed. Although the other three methods were effective, the improvement was very slowit was even weaker than when Xu Jingming visualized the Primordial Star. Only the imitation method improved the most! ¡°Imitate the Master of the Abyssal Void.¡± The more realistic the imitation, the stronger the resonance when visualizing His figure, and I can obtain more high-dimensional information, Xu Jingming thought. The Dark Primordial Star Spear Art is harmful, and it makes me regress. If the improvement speed of visualization for the other three methods is 1, the improvement speed of the imitation method is 100! After three months of imitation, I gradually understand the method of imitation. Imitation of His appearance is only the most superficial. The key is to imitate the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s inner self! Imitation of his personality, beliefs, and feelings Of course, as a weak low-dimensional lifeform, I can¡¯t urately sense His personality, beliefs, feelings at a deeper level. I can only imitate Him from some superficial information I¡¯ve perceived. After three months of imitation, Xu Jingming vaguely understood some of Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s style. The Master of the Abyssal Void transcends everything; he¡¯s unwilling to owe any karma. At my current realm, I can¡¯t resolve all karma. Then, I have to sort out my karma. Repay kindness with kindness, and exact vengeance! After Xu Jingming imitated Master of the Abyssal Void, he looked at himself. What I care about the most are my family, followed by Earth. I¡¯ve taken good care of my family, but Earth I haven¡¯t helped it enough. With my strength, Earth should have a territory spanning ten gxies. Xu Jingming¡¯s feelings for his homeworld prated his soul! Helping Earth¡¯s civilization expand its territory was the first thing Xu Jingming did after he started imitating and sorting through his karma. Chapter 602 - 602 Personal Letter 602 Personal Letter Virtual worldworkPearwood World. Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, Pang Ze, Floking A total of nine people sat at the conference table. Xu Jingming was clearly sitting at the head of the table as he swept his gaze across the brass. Other than Xu Jingming¡¯s most trusted wife and daughter, some of these members were members of Earth¡¯s civilization, and there were also some talents recruited from other civilizations. The upper echelons were a little nervous because this was the first time they were meeting Xu Jingming. ¡°Mr. Xu, this is the list of the seven gxies and the detailed n for annexation.¡± Pang Ze smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Moreover, there are two alternative ns. Please take a look, Mr. Xu.¡± Pang Ze remained the chief think tank of the Pearwood Group. On the one hand, it was because of his ability, and on the other hand, he was from Earth and knew Xu Jingming. There were many people in the Pearwood Group who were more capable than Pang Ze, and they were considered impressive to reach third-level employee status. They were unlike Pang Ze, whose status was second only to Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing; he was one of the top figures in the group. He was quite influential in the Hunter Cosmic Sector. Whoosh. The n on the projection quickly shed. As a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, Xu Jingming finished reading the detailed content of the three nswhich exceeded a million wordswith a nce. ¡°We¡¯ll use the first n,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Yes, sir,¡± other than Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing, the other six immediately replied respectfully. What they had to do wasply with Earth¡¯s greatest leaderXu Jingming, who was the most dazzling figure in the entire cosmic human race. Li Miaomiao said, ¡°Jingming, because we have to choose the seven neighboring gxies around Earth¡¯s territory, it will involve the families of Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms no matter which we choose. The first n will involve the Shenshui family.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡°The Oohook Star Alliance only has a few Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, so their family groups naturally keep expanding and infiltrating. It¡¯s very normal for Earth¡¯s civilization to encroach into theirs if we want to expand our territory by seven gxies. I believe they will understand.¡± Pang Ze observed Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming was focused on the evolutionary path in the past and rarely interfered in the corporation¡¯s matters. From the present looks of it, he¡¯s much more ruthless than when he was on Earth. He¡¯s annexing seven gxies so casually, Pang Ze thought. That¡¯s right. After all, it¡¯s been 500 years. Origin lifeforms have terrifying learning abilities, so they will naturally keep evolving. Moreover, this is also a good thing for Earth¡¯s civilization! Xu Jingming sat at the head of the conference table with a pen in his hand and began writing a letter. I¡¯ll make another 30 copies. Xu Jingming finished writing a handwritten letter. With a thought, the handwritten letter turned into 31 copies. The contents of the letters were the same, with only a change in the addressee of the first sentence. Xu Lixing couldn¡¯t help but look at the contents of the handwritten letters curiously. She said in surprise, ¡°Dad, this handwritten letter of yours is very polite.¡± Xu Jingming put down the pen in his hand and looked at his daughter with a smile. ¡°Of course, we have to be polite when it¡¯s a mutual affair.¡± Other than Xu Jingming¡¯s family, the hearts of the other six people in the meeting room trembled. To annex seven gxies and be so gentle and polite made these upper echelons inexplicably revere and fear him. Compared to Madam and Miss, Lord Wu Ming is much more terrifying. I should be less greedy! Otherwise, I¡¯ll probably die a terrible death if I¡¯m discovered. These people were all very capable to be at the forefront of the corporation, but their interaction with Xu Jingming today gave them a ¡®terrifying¡¯ signal! Xu Jingming swept his gaze across the upper echelons of the group and tapped gently. ¡°Send it to the officials of the 31 civilizations in the seven gxies.¡± The Valley Civilization was a basic cosmic civilization with 71 habitables, and it was also among the stronger 31 civilizations Xu Jingming wrote letters to. They officially received Xu Jingming¡¯s letter and a purchase proposal. ¡°Lord Wu Ming has written a handwritten letter to our Valley Civilization. Everyone, please read it carefully.¡± Hundreds of council members of the Valley Civilization¡¯s upper echelon read the handwritten letter. ¡°The handwritten letter alsoes with a proposal to buy all thes of our civilization. Please read it,¡± the host said. The huge meeting hall was silent as everyone read. ¡°Now that you¡¯ve finished reading, let¡¯s begin the discussions,¡± the host said. ¡°I¡¯ll say a few words first,¡± the president of Valley Civilization said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ve read Lord Wu Ming¡¯s personal letter. It¡¯s personally written by Lord Wu Ming; it¡¯s obvious how much respect he has for our Valley Civilization!¡± ¡°Secondly, as the most dazzling Lv. 10 Origin lifeform in the entire cosmic human race, Lord Wu Ming¡¯s homeworld, Earth, only has three gxies! It¡¯s indeed too small.¡± ¡°Our Valley Civilization happens to be close to Earth¡¯s civilization. If Earth wants to expand, it will naturally annex ours!¡± ¡°What touched me the most was that Lord Wu Ming wasn¡¯t willing to bully our Valley Civilization. It¡¯s only right that he wants to help his homeworld; for him to offer double the valuation to buy our habitables from our Valley Civilization, how magnanimous is that?¡± Themander¡¯s eyes were filled with tears. ¡°Our Valley Civilization can choose other gxies and choose suitable ces to rebuild our home.¡± ¡°Moreover, Lord Wu Ming also promised to get the Pearwood Group to help us rebuild our home. After this civilization migration, not only will our Valley Civilization not weaken, but the wealth of the entire civilization will also dramatically increase!¡± Themander sighed with emotion. ¡°There are too few people among cosmic humans who are as kind as Lord Wu Ming.¡± ¡°I suggest.¡± The vice president immediately said, ¡°All the council members of our Valley Civilization will sign and write a reply to Lord Wu Ming. Moreover, I think a 100% premium is too much. We can¡¯t exploit Lord Wu Ming¡¯s kindness. I think a 50% premium is enough. We shouldn¡¯t be too greedy.¡± ¡°I second that!¡± ¡°I second that!¡± None of the Valley Cosmic Civilization¡¯s many council members opposed the idea because after the president, vice president, and speaker expressed their stance, it was obvious that the few factions in the civilization had unified their opinions. Soon, a reply was prepared. All the council members signed it in their joint reply to Xu Jingming. In just five minutes, Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Lord Wu Ming has already made a decision. The 100% premium will remain,¡± the president said loudly. ¡°What we need to do now is confirm thes we will be migrating to as soon as possible.¡± The royal family of the Taiyu civilization also received Xu Jingming¡¯s personal letter. ¡°How would we dare protest even a single word of his?¡± The king of the Taiyu civilization sitting on his throne swept his gaze around. ¡°Tell me, how should we reply?¡± ¡°Other than agreeing, is there any other way?¡± ¡°Who dares to reject Lord Wu Ming?¡± The senators shook their heads. ¡°Alright, since we¡¯ve agreed, prepare for the migration.¡± The king¡¯s eyes were filled with greed. ¡°Our Taiyu civilization has a total of nine habitables. I don¡¯t think there¡¯s a need for nine habitables after the migration. We can reduce it to seven or even five habitables; the poption just needs to squeeze a little.¡± ¡°Yes, considering the 100% premium, we just need to give themoners the standard price. The rest can enter our royal family¡¯s pocket,¡± a senator said with a smile. ¡°Uncle, this letter alsoes with a purchase proposal. The proposal states that the Pearwood Group will help with the civilization migration,¡± a young senator said. ¡°Based on my understanding of the Pearwood Group, the Pearwood Group ces great importance on the interests ofmoners when Earth¡¯s civilization expanded. The Pearwood Group will definitely keep an eye on the interests ofmoners during the migration.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± The king frowned. ... ¡°It¡¯s not that easy for us to profit from this,¡± the young senator replied. ¡°We have to give the 100% premium to the plebs?¡± The king was furious. ¡°We should be able to keep a small portion, but ording to the Pearwood Group¡¯s modus operandi, they will definitely ensure the interests of themoners.¡± A senator shook his head. The young senator said, ¡°We don¡¯t have to worry too much! We should cooperate with the Pearwood Group to the best of our abilities. So what if the money falls into the hands ofmoners? Commoners aren¡¯t cosmic citizens. We have plenty of ways to obtain their wealth.¡± The senators present came to a realization. ¡°Once the meat is in the pot, it¡¯s ultimately for the carnivore to enjoy,¡± the young senator remarked. ¡°Yes, yes, yes. My dear nephew, you¡¯re right. We should cooperate with the Pearwood Group to the best of our abilities.¡± The kingughed. ¡°Let¡¯s quickly reply to Lord Wu Ming.¡± Back then, Earth could only grit its teeth and endure the ck Moon civilization¡¯s oppression. And the Xu Jingming the civilizations of the seven gxies were facing was countless times stronger than the ck Moon civilization. Xu Jingming was a truly influential figure in the cosmic human race. He was a peerless figure who received the attention of the three Paramounts! Even the emperors of the three advanced civilizations didn¡¯t dare say that they were of higher status than Xu Jingming. The pressure such a figure brought was obvious. Most importantly, Xu Jingming offered a ¡®100% premium¡¯ and had even written a personal letter in a friendly manner. Who could refuse? ... ******* In the virtual world. In a personal space. ¡°Father, something happened to one of the auxiliary civilizations under the Shenshui family¡¯s control, the Lancel Civilization. Lord Wu Ming wants to annex all thes of the Lancel Civilization,¡± a jade-haired man said. ¡°Lord Wu Ming had already written a handwritten letter and attached a purchasing proposal offering a 100% premium. The Lancel Civilization asked me how they should reply.¡± The jade-haired elder shot a nce. ¡°How manys does the Lancel civilization have?¡± ¡°There are 92 habitables, excluding minerals,¡± the jade-haired man answered. ¡°92 habitables are only worth hundreds of trillions of cosmic dors.¡± The jade-haired elder looked at his son. ¡°This bit of money is too little as a gift for Brother Wu Ming!¡± ¡°Father, you mean¡± The jade-haired man was stunned. ¡°In the next 100,000 years, Brother Wu Ming will have the final say in the entire Oohook Star Alliance. Do you understand?¡± The jade-haired elder stared at his son. ¡°I¡¯ll have to put up with it even if they want to take away more than half of our Shenshui family¡¯s territory, much less the tiny Lancel Civilization.¡± The jade-haired man¡¯s body trembled. ¡°Think about it.¡± The jade-haired elder waved his hand coldly. ¡°Yes, Father.¡± The jade-haired man immediately left. In this personal space, Elder Shenshui sat alone and frowned slightly. What¡¯s wrong with Brother Wu Ming now? In the past, he reached Lv. 10 in 200 years or so and entered the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s top five in 300 years! However, I wasn¡¯t too afraid of him. After all, he had a bottom line when it came to doing things, Elder Shenshui thought. But now that he¡¯s corrupted by high-dimensional powers, I heard that it¡¯s very easy for him to lose control and go crazy. Forget it. I¡¯ll pretend I don¡¯t know about this. Elder Shenshui was really a little afraid. Chapter 603 - 603 Win-Win 603 Win-Win It was still the same meeting hall in Pearwood World. Xu Jingming was absent this time. In fact, Xu Jingming had only participated in one meeting at the highest level since the Pearwood Group was established. And today, there were eight people in the meeting hall. Xu Jingming¡¯s wife and Pearwood Group¡¯s first executive officer, Li Miaomiao, sat at the head of the table. ¡°Chief Executive, it¡¯s been less than 20 hours since Mr. Xu sent the handwritten letter. The 31 civilizations in the seven gxies have agreed to our-purchasing proposal. The overall expenditure for this purchase is estimated to be about 6,215 trillion cosmic dors, with a maximum deviation of one trillion cosmic dors,¡± Floking reported as he looked at the projection in front of him. ¡°Mmm.¡± Li Miaomiaowho was sitting at the head of the tablenodded. ¡°Next, our group needs to be fully mobilized to assist these 31 civilizations in their migration!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve already umted enough experience from Earth¡¯s mass migration into the two gxies,¡± Xu Lixing said with a smile. ¡°The mass migration looks veryplicated, but we¡¯ve discovered from experience that it¡¯s rather simple. We just need to follow the procedures.¡± ¡°Lixing, you¡¯ll be in charge of the migration,¡± Li Miaomiao said. In fact, more than 90% of the corporation¡¯s matters were managed by her daughter. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Lixing was also very confident. After all, she had been in charge of this huge corporation for nearly 500 years and was very experienced in every aspect. Coupled with the huge think tank and the powerful AI system, management became much easier. ¡°Everyone.¡± Li Miaomiao nced at everyone. ¡°Jingming greatly values the expansion into the seven gxies. You have to give it your all.¡± ¡°Yes, Chief Executive,¡± everyone immediately replied. One of the habitables in the Valley Civilization¡¯s territory, Yun. ¡°During thisary migration, all humans on Yun will be relocated to a gxy 30 million light-years away. There, we will terraform a new habitable and also name it Yun. On New Yun, we will replicate almost all the cities and improve what¡¯s there to offer.¡± ¡°On New Yun, there will be the same living environment and bettermercial and entertainment facilities! Housing will also be the same as now. Moreover, every resident will receive 1.5 million Valley dors aspensation for the migration¡± Above the, a mighty voice constantly announced the various preferential measures for this migration. Countless people on Yun listened to the lecture and discussed. ¡°Move 30 million light-years away? Will it be dangerous?¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to worry about? The billions of people on Yun can be transported on a single superrge spaceship. It¡¯s easy and simple. All the luggage and goods will be relocated by the AI robots. In any case, I think the migration is a great development!¡± ¡°1.5 millionpensation for everyone¡¯s migration. That bastard, Tongji, loves giving birth the most, and he has 15 children through biological womb technology. His days were tight previously, but with this migration Including his elders, won¡¯t his family receive at least 30 million inpensation? He struck it rich all of a sudden!¡± ¡°I¡¯m so envious. I can¡¯t even have a child now.¡± ¡°My entire family will get a total of ten million in relocationpensation. Hahaha¡± People discussed. Suddenly, the voice in the sky changed. ¡°Emergency announcement: ording to thetest decision of the Valley Civilization¡¯s Supreme Council, our Valley Civilization will upgrade to 15 Lv. 1 habitables from the original three Lv. 1 habitables.¡± ¡°The cost of residents migrating to a Lv. 1 habitable has decreased to five million Valley dors! The list of new Lv. 1 habitables is as follows: Zhenzhou, Yun, Feiyu¡± With this announcement, everyone on Yun was stunned at first before they cheered. ¡°Wow!¡± ¡°A Lv. 1 habitable!!!¡± ¡°Our Yun has been upgraded to a Lv. 1 habitable! Hahaha, a virtual mainframe will be built. All of us can enter the virtual world!¡± ¡°I never expected to be able to use a VR headset in my life! It¡¯s been my dream all along! I¡¯m so excited!¡± ¡°In the past, the threshold for migration to a Lv. 1 habitable was 30 million. Now, it has dropped to five million. Most importantly we don¡¯t need to migrate. We are already on Yun. Hahaha, we¡¯ve made a killing.¡± ¡°Thank you to the Pearwood Group and Earth!¡± Everyone on Yun cheered. More than 99% of themoners of the Valley Civilization were very satisfied with the migration measures, but in fact, the upper echelons of the civilization weren¡¯t that happy. They praised Lord Wu Ming, but they were indignant. ¡°The Valley Civilization has 71 habitables after all. It¡¯s impossible to find 71s in the same gxy for us to migrate.¡± ¡°After discussions with the Pearwood Group, our Valley Civilization will be scattered across the three Star Zones and 15 gxies. They will ensure that every gxy has at least three habitables.¡± The upper echelons of the Valley Civilization looked at the final decision. To themoners, there wasn¡¯t much change moving from Yun to New Yun. However, they werepletely scattered across the entire civilization. ¡°Somes in the gxy can be terraformed into habitables. Can¡¯t we think of a way to get our Valley Civilization¡¯s habitables closer to each other? At the very least, they should all be in the same Star Zone,¡± a council member said. ¡°This is already the best choice. A portion of the habitables we migrated were terraformed.¡± ¡°Earth¡¯s civilization is expanding and annexing seven gxies, and 31 civilizations need to migrate on arge scale. However, resources on habitables are very tight. The current migration n is already the best.¡± The upper echelons of the civilization were helpless. There was more wealth, but the civilization¡¯s territory was to be in a state of disunity. It became difficult tomunicate with each other. It couldn¡¯t be helped! Lord Wu Ming was already very kind. There were many annexation ns that were ten times or a hundred times more ruthless in the universe. One couldn¡¯t expect everything to be perfect after being annexed. ****** Of the 31 civilizations in the seven gxies, arge number of habitables were preparing for the mass migration. At the same time, the destinations they were about to migrate to needed major construction. Somes chose to replicate the original¡¯s main cities, while others chose new design temtes. In short, construction was underway ording to different requirements. Earth¡¯s three gxies were also promoting the excavation n. Milky Way, Beamstar. ¡°Liu Yichen, are you registering for the excavation n? Registration will begin at 8 p.m. tonight,¡± a young man and woman discussed by the bridge. ¡°I¡¯m definitely signing up.¡± Liu Yichen looked at the beautiful habitable in front of him. ¡°Thepetition on Beamstar is too intense; it¡¯s very difficult to find a good job here. Thepetition in the virtual world is even crazier.¡± The girl fell into thought. ¡°Fengqi,e with me.¡± Liu Yichen looked at the girl. ¡°The two of us will go to a new habitable and build a family that belongs to us.¡± Yan Fengqi froze. ¡°Really.¡± Liu Yichen nodded. ¡°Trust me! You know my old man, right?¡± ... ¡°Your father is a cosmic lifeform, a true cosmic citizen.¡± Yan Fengqi nodded. ¡°He relied on excavation to get rich,¡± Liu Yichen said. ¡°Back on Earth, my father and his family of five chose to excavate ande to Beamstar. Back then, as long as they came, they would be given a one-square-kilometer farm. Choosing the city gave one ownership of a building not less than 10,000 square meters. My father and the others chose a three-square-kilometer farm and a building in the city upying more than 20,000 square meters.¡± ¡°Later on, the poption of Beamstar increased, andrge-scale city construction was needed. The farm under my father¡¯s name was requisitioned, and the requisition fee alone was 130 million cosmic dors. My father used 100 million cosmic dors to transform himself into a cosmic lifeform.¡± ¡°My father has had more than 100 sons in the past 400 years thanks to the rent he collects. He has even more grandchildren.¡± Liu Yichen lowered his head and said, ¡°I can¡¯t make a name for myself in the family at all. The old man can only keep me from starving to death. If I want a good life, I¡¯ll have to rely on myself.¡± Yan Fengqi looked at Liu Yichen and nodded with a smile. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll join you.¡± ¡°Mmm.¡± Liu Yichen held the girl¡¯s hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go to a new habitable and work hard together.¡± As the excavation n from before was too sessful, although there were a total of seven gxies awaiting excavation, Earth had a total of three gxies with a poption of trillions. This excavation only needed about 100 billion people. Therefore, the registration ended half an hour after the registration. Liu Yichen and Yan Fengqi registered immediately and chose to be part of the excavation team. ****** ... In his personal space in the virtual world. ¡°Jingming, take a look.¡± Li Miaomiao handed the final n to her husband. ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the projection. ¡°There are too many civilizations to migrate in a short period of time. Other than some habitables that can be bought, we¡¯ve also found some suitables to terraform into habitables. We¡¯ve finally barely gathered what we needed for migration,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Most of the 31 civilizations that migrated have reduced the number of habitables. Those that originally had nine habitables are usually reduced to about six habitables after migration.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. A habitable could amodate anywhere from 1.5 billion people to 3 billion people. A slight increase in the¡¯s poption density could reduce the number of habitables needed. ¡°How many new habitables will be terraformed?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°126,¡± Li Miaomiao replied. ¡°They are all very suitable for terraforming after our studies. On average, the cost of terraforming a habitable is 320 billion cosmic dors.¡± ¡°Terraforming a new habitable is considered a contribution to the entire cosmic human race,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°As the premium is 100%, the wealth possessed by many civilizations has increased greatly. Therefore, many have bought virtual mainframes. I believe these civilizations can also nurture more cosmic lifeforms,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Alright, tell me when the migration isplete. I have something rather urgent to do, so I¡¯ll go offline first.¡± In reality, in a residence in a space pirates¡¯ir. The imitation method allows me to sort out my karma. Xu Jingming wore a ck robe and sat cross-legged. What I care about the most is firstly my family, and secondly, my homeworld, Earth. These two things have been sorted out quite smoothly. After sorting out the karma, Xu Jingming could sense the changes in his body. He felt hispatibility with Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s figure increase. Chapter 604 - 604 Descending into Reality 604 Descending into Reality In a dark chamber, Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and asked, ¡°Nine, how many people on this deserve to live?¡± ¡°Almost all the pirates in this pirateir have their hands covered in blood. Only 127 people were coerced and are rtively innocent. Oh right, Master, there¡¯s a youth named Uffei among these 127 people. He¡¯s extremely talented and doesn¡¯t have the virtual world or anyone to teach him. He reached Lv. 5 in just three years after secretly learning the evolutionary method and has already caught the eye of the pirate leader,¡± Nine said. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Identity locked.¡± ¡°127 people!¡± Xu Jingming quickly locked onto the 127 people on this pirate ording to Nine¡¯s information. With a thought, he sent the 127 people to a spaceship in space. ¡°#7! Send these 127 people to my nearest private,¡± Xu Jingming ordered from afar. ¡°Yes, Master.¡± There was a Civilization-level smart bot #7 in that spaceship. After being corrupted by high-dimensional space, Xu Jingming set a limit for himselfhe wasn¡¯t allowed to meet his family or return to Earth¡¯s territory. Therefore, he bought more Civilization-level smart bots. With his wealth, it was very easy to buy a few more. He had Guardians #7, #8, and #9 with himhe left many things to his subordinates. ¡°Master, you¡¯re so kind.¡± Nine detected the departure of the spaceship and immediately ttered, ¡°You¡¯ve saved many innocent people after discovering so many pirateirs over the years.¡± ¡°Those who survive among cruel space pirates, especially those with talent, are still valuable,¡± Xu Jingming said calmly. ¡°My imitation method will still require them in the future.¡± ¡°Yes, Master bestowed them new life. They should serve you,¡± Nine immediately remarked. ¡°Only very few are qualified to be ced in an important position by me,¡± Xu Jingming said calmly. He had many cultivation ns, and one of them required talents. As for public recruitment? The more talented there were, the harder it was to recruit them. Talents also involved all kinds of authority! Therefore, Xu Jingming used the numbered Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s detection means to discover the pirateirs ons. He threw those who were qualified to survive to his private. The privates Xu Jingming had bought were scattered across 34 cosmic sectors! He didn¡¯t need thes to be in the same gxy. It didn¡¯t even have to be a habitable. Xu Jingming could buy some minerals and special agriculturals. ¡°Nine, how many privates do I have now?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Master, your privates are scattered across the three advanced civilizations and 5,632 Star Alliances! As of now, there are 72,029s that meet your selection criteria and have been sessfully bought. Of them, 219 are habitables, and the others are rtively cheap agricultural and minings,¡± Nine stated. ¡°A total of 532 trillion cosmic dors was spent. These 219 habitables have indigenous natives, and the indigenous poption has exceeded 200 billion.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need to buy more agricultural and minings.¡± Xu Jingming frowned. ¡°The focus now is on habitables. I need those backward natives to reach 1,000 habitables before stopping.¡± ¡°Yes, Master,¡± Nine replied. With Xu Jingming¡¯s authorization, Nine would naturally continue collecting information and automatically buy native habitables. Remote natives that were scattered across different Star Alliances and were out of the way were usually very cheap, but Xu Jingming didn¡¯t care. These weren¡¯t suitable territories for a civilization, but they suited his ns. The natives on the are like nk tes that are more suitable for painting, Xu Jingming thought. I shall use them to help meprehend the power of Abyssal Void, but it also fills their future with infinite possibilities. There¡¯s no rush; that¡¯s the next step in cultivation. The key now is to sort out karma! Xu Jingming closed his eyes. Xu Jingming visualized His figure again. His face was still blurry, and the pure-ck robe was majestic. Arge amount of high-dimensional information assaulted Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness again, causing his originally lucid mind and consciousness to instantly fail. Here ites again. The moment Xu Jingming lost control, the corners of his mouth curled up into a crazy smile. He liked to lose control! This was because losing control meant that the high-dimensional information he received was massive enough. Boom! The moment he lost control, a terrifying force spread out from Xu Jingming. The pirate he lived on was instantly pulverized, and an invisible force constantly spread. ¡°Abyssal Void!¡± ¡°Abyssal Void!¡± Xu Jingming remained sitting cross-legged as he muttered repeatedly. His face twisted as terrifying strength erupted wantonly. Although he had lost control, Xu Jingming was secretly delighted! Xu Jingming had made sufficient arrangements for his family and his homeworld, Earth. After sorting out these two pieces of karma, Xu Jingming¡¯spatibility with Master of the Abyssal Void clearly increased. The high-dimensional information he received from this visualization was even greater than the high-dimensional information he received when he built his foundation! Amidst the impact of therge amount of high-dimensional information, Xu Jingming was also affected by it. Hispatibility with Master of the Abyssal Void continued to slowly rise. The increase inpatibility resulted in the observation of new high-dimensional information. This was a form of positive feedback, and this was also the terrifying aspect of the imitation method. Boom! Finally, the high-dimensional information he received broke through a certain limit. In space, Xu Jingmingwho was sitting cross-leggedsuddenly saw an extremely towering and huge illusory figure descend into reality! Boom! The moment He descended into reality, His illusory figure was more than ten light-years tall. His illusory figure covered the three surrounding ster systems. The stars,s, and all kinds of celestial bodies in these three ster systems were within His body. Immediately after, these celestial bodies were silently obliterated. Even Cosmic Force disappeared as if it had never existed. ¡°Abyssal Void!¡± ¡°Abyssal Void!¡± ¡°Abyssal Void!¡± It was as if billions of living beings were whispering, and their whispers echoed across an area of more than ten light-years. In an area of more than ten light-years, other than His illusory figure, only Xu Jingmingwho was sitting cross-legged in the middlewas real. The headquarters of Spacetime Indone of the three strongest factions of the cosmic human racewas the most mysterious. It transcended spacetime and constantly monitored the entire human dominion. Huh? On Spacetime Ind, a gray-robed figure looked at the well. Inside the well was a shrunken cosmos. The gray-robed figure watched and saw a spot in the human dominion. There, His illusory figure stood more than ten light-years tall, and Xu Jingming was in the center of the illusory figure. ¡°Master of the Abyssal Void?¡± The gray-robed figure¡¯s expression changed slightly. ¡°Thankfully, it¡¯s not a real image; it¡¯s only a projection! However, Xu Jingming has only been corrupted by high-dimensional powers for about 100 years, yet he can make Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s projection descend into reality?¡± The gray-robed figure suddenly looked up and reached out to tap gently. ... ¡°cksky!¡± the gray-robed figure said. ¡°You voyeur, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Secretary General cksky¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Xu Jingming is from your Primordial Research Institute. Keep an eye on him and don¡¯t let him lose control and get into trouble,¡± the gray-robed figure said. ¡°If your Primordial Research Institute can¡¯t control the lunatic, our Spacetime Ind will do it for you.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming? Didn¡¯t the old man and the others concoct Ice Wine? At most, he will lose control slightly. There won¡¯t be any big trouble,¡± cksky said. ¡°Look at Xu Jingming¡¯s situation,¡± the gray-robed figure said. ¡°Oh?¡± Although cksky couldn¡¯t constantly monitor the human dominion, he could still observe a certain spot as long as he wanted to. Soon, he ¡®saw¡¯ the cosmic area where Xu Jingming was. There were no mores there, and only the terrifying and huge illusory figure and Xu Jingming were left. ¡°What? Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s projection can descend into reality?¡± cksky found it unbelievable. ¡°Xu Jingming has only been corrupted by high-dimensional powers for over 100 years, right?¡± ¡°This isn¡¯t good.¡± The gray-robed figure said, ¡°The speed at which he receives high-dimensional information exceeds the speed at which his mind grows! It will only intensify his loss of control.¡± ¡°Fine, fine. I understand,¡± cksky said. ¡°Leave this to me.¡± ¡°Alright, if Xu Jingming really loses control one day and causes irreparable losses, Spacetime Ind and Eternal Academy will definitely make a move,¡± the gray-robed figure remarked. ... ¡°It won¡¯t need you.¡± cksky instantly severed the transmission. Xu Jingming finally regained consciousness. After all, there was no new high-dimensional information from visualizing His true projection. The high-dimensional information I received this time is really massive. Xu Jingming opened his eyes and sorted out his gains before feeling amazed. The spearmanship path is getting clearer in my eyes. ¡°Master, a projection of Master of the Abyssal Void descended into reality,¡± Nine immediately reminded. ¡°You can watch the scene.¡± Nine immediately projected the scene. Xu Jingming was a little surprised himself. Receiving high-dimensional information actually allowed Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s projection to descend into reality? Xu Jingming found it unbelievable. It took me more than 100 years to forge the foundation for my spearmanship, but the imitation has only been a few months How did it improve so much just from sorting out the karma of my homeworld civilization? Xu Jingming vaguely felt that something was amiss. If I organize the high-dimensional information this time and draw on it, I believe it will improve greatly again. However, third-realm high-dimensional powers are famously difficult. Even with detailed legacies, only three Void Celestial cosmic legends have relied on the five great legacies, Xu Jingming thought. Why is it so smooth with me? Is it a problem with the imitation method? It¡¯s impossible for the countless elites of the Void Celestial generation not to know about the imitation method. Xu Jingming was puzzled. Or should I say that the imitation method has a fatal w? He improved too quickly. It was so fast that Xu Jingming felt a little uneasy. The test subjects of all the species in the universe were generations of the Void Celestials¡¯ elites, and there were countless geniuses among them. Moreover, he could determine by normal logic that third-realm high-dimensional powers weren¡¯t that easy to control. Whoosh. Suddenly, there was a fluctuation in the distance. The bespectacled ckskywho wore colorful clotheshad arrived. ¡°Secretary General cksky.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°You¡¯ve been targeted by the voyeur on Spacetime Ind.¡± cksky stepped through space and walked over. ¡°Tell me, how did you cultivate? You¡¯ve only been corrupted by high-dimensional space for about 100 years. How did you make Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s phantom descend into reality?¡± ¡°I think something is amiss too.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Chapter 605 - 605 Latent Troubles of the Imitation Method (1) 605 Latent Troubles of the Imitation Method (1) ¡°Back then, I was ambushed by the Void Celestial, Tutenmu, and was corrupted by Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s true projection,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°With the dean and the others¡¯ help, I could visualize Abyssal Void¡¯s projection after I woke up From it, I found a suitable path for my spearmanship! By following this path, I eventually grasped the Heart Realm Force.¡± cksky was a high-dimensional lifeform after all, and he had a long lifespan. His knowledge was second only to the dean and the others. Xu Jingming now felt the ¡®danger¡¯ of the imitation method, so he naturally hoped to receive pointers. ¡°Heart Realm Force?¡± cksky nodded. ¡°The basic power grasped by Master of the Abyssal Void is the Heart Realm Force. Cultivating theplete Abyssal Void legacy, whether superficially or to a deep level, eventually leads to grasping the Heart Realm Force. However you grasped the Heart Realm Force using spearmanship? That¡¯s new!¡± ¡°Although Master of the Abyssal Void has hidden different paths, they ultimately share the same destination. This is the third realm,¡± cksky said. ¡°Hepletely amodates all paths with his mind.¡± ¡°Different paths have the same destination?¡± Xu Jingming understood. When he looked at Master of the Abyssal Void, regardless of whether he chose the Devouring lineage, the Dark Primordial Star lineage, or his current spearmanship path, the final destination was Heart Realm Force! ¡°My heart is devoted to the spear, and I use spearmanship to temper my mind,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°In a century or so, I refined all the impurities in my mind andpletely purified it.¡± ¡°After that, I tried the imitation method. Imitation of Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s appearance and even his inner self¡± Xu Jingming exined in detail. cksky widened his eyes. ¡°Imitation method?¡± Xu Jingming looked at cksky. ¡°Is there a problem?¡± ¡°Yes, absolutely.¡± cksky looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°It¡¯s no wonder you give me the feeling that you¡¯re getting more and more terrifying. So you¡¯re beginning to try imitation?¡± ¡°Is there any w in the imitation method?¡± Xu Jingming immediately asked. cksky sighed. ¡°As a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform, He can sense the mere mention of His name. Although He ispletely dead, and we can casually mention His name, and there are even people in the outside world who cultivate the Abyssal Void legacy, imitating a third-realm great existence¡± Xu Jingming listened attentively. ¡°Third-realm existences are high and mighty in high-dimensional space. If they don¡¯t wish to die, they will never die,¡± cksky said. ¡°Therefore, following in their footsteps and imitating them is also something many lifeforms did early on.¡± ¡°Imitation isn¡¯t easy. First, your strength has to be 100%patible with them, allowing you topletely refine all powers that aren¡¯tpatible,¡± cksky exined. ¡°As for you, you used your spearmanship to refine and purify your mind.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Only when one is 100%patible with a third-realm existence can they imitate it. Therefore, the more one cultivates and umtes insights, such as those who have already grasped high-dimensional powers on other paths, it¡¯s very difficult to have 100%patibility,¡± cksky exined. ¡°But high-dimensional space is infinite, and there are many weak lifeforms who can have a 100%patibility. Naturally, many of them have tried the imitation method.¡± ¡°What were the results of their imitation?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°As the imitation continues, they will be more and more simr to the third-realm lifeform,¡± cksky said. ¡°Every lifeform has their own consciousness, but when the imitation reaches a certain level, one will feel the intrusion of a mighty third-realm lifeform¡¯s consciousness and emotions.¡± ¡°Different consciousnesses, different emotions in the same body¡± cksky nced at Xu Jingming. ¡°What do you think will happen?¡± ¡°A conflict of consciousness will result in all kinds of consequences,¡± cksky continued. ¡°There were also crazy evolvers whoin a bid to seek strengthfocused on imitating the consciousness and even took the initiative to suppress their sense of self.¡± ¡°From what I know, there are indeed people in infinite high-dimensional space who use imitation to be high-dimensional lifeforms! But once they use imitation to be high-dimensional lifeforms, they will directly be puppets,¡± cksky said. ¡°Puppets?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°Theypletely lose themselves! All that¡¯s left is the consciousness and emotions of the third-realm lifeforms they imitate,¡± cksky said. ¡°They will only do something mechanically ording to the influence of the third-realm existence.¡± ¡°If the third-realm existence remains alive, they might be able to control them and make them servants.¡± ¡°But the third-realm existence is already dead! As a result, they will mechanically do something repetitively,¡± cksky said. ¡°Despite being alive, it¡¯s no different from death.¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. Xu Jingming felt that having no sense of self was no different from death. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry either.¡± cksky looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Those whose powers are 100%patible with the third realm after purification can only undergo imitation. At most, their consciousness will be divided, and their emotions will be in chaos. They won¡¯t be able to reach the level of bing a high-dimensional lifeform puppet.¡± ¡°Divided consciousness?¡± Xu Jingming frowned. ¡°Secretary General cksky, if I continue imitating and immediately stop the imitation the moment I sense a new consciousness appear in my body, what will the consequences be?¡± Xu Jingming gazed at cksky. ¡°You don¡¯t want to give up?¡± cksky gave Xu Jingming a meaningful look. ¡°I don¡¯t have a legacy. I¡¯ve tried other paths, but they¡¯re very slow,¡± Xu Jingming said calmly. ¡°The imitation method is the only way for me to obtain enough high-dimensional information.¡± Chapter 606 - 606 Latent Troubles of the Imitation Method (2) 606 Latent Troubles of the Imitation Method (2) With enough high-dimensional information, he could have a clearer understanding of the path and have it smoother. Thank you readers! ¡°Yes, it¡¯s very difficult for you to be a cosmic legend without a legacy. The chances of bing a high-dimensional lifeform are indeed very slim,¡± cksky nodded in admittance. ¡°No test subject in the history of our vast universe who was corrupted by the Void Celestials has be a high-dimensional lifeform,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°If I don¡¯t have the determination to put my life on the line, I probably won¡¯t have a chance of bing a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not bad to live peacefully for 100,000 years without bing a high-dimensional lifeform,¡± cksky said with a smile. ¡°Living as a piece of trash for 100,000 years is torture.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with hostility. ¡°I still want to crush the Void Celestial, Tutenmu, to death with my own hands. No, I should let him have a taste of third-realm high-dimensional corruption.¡± !! cksky nodded. ¡°Alright. Since you¡¯re so adamant, I can only tell you that if you use the imitation method carefully, it won¡¯t be a new consciousness in the beginning but a new emotion.¡± ¡°New emotion?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°Yes, one day, your emotions will be out of your control,¡± cksky said. ¡°You might be very sad one day and remain in a sorrowful mood, or you might be in torment and remain in a tormented mood¡­¡± ¡°This strange state of abnormal emotions means that a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform has a deep impact on you. You have to stop imitating when that happens,¡± cksky exined. ¡°Once the emotional impact reaches a certain level, a new consciousness will be born.¡± ¡°Once a new consciousness is born, there¡¯s no turning back,¡± cksky continued. ¡°ording to what I know, your life is over unless another third-realm high-dimensional lifeform takes action and helps wipe out this new consciousness.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°The appearance of abnormal emotions? I understand.¡± ¡°You won¡¯t.¡± cksky said, ¡°After an abnormal emotion appears, even if you stop the imitation method, the effects of the abnormal emotion on you¡­ will be very far-reaching.¡± Xu Jingming frowned. ¡°Is it fatal?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°No, but it will affect your mind. Nobody knows how long the abnormal emotions will torment you. It might affect you for a thousand years, 100,000 years, or a lifetime!¡± cksky gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯ve only heard that the abnormal emotional torment is terrifying. I¡¯m not too sure about anything else.¡± ¡°If it¡¯s not fatal, can I still continue on the evolutionary path and break through to be a high-dimensional lifeform?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Although the bacsh from abnormal emotions is painful, it doesn¡¯t affect your evolutionary path,¡± cksky said. ¡°From what I know, it¡¯s over once the imitation method results in the birth of a new consciousness. It¡¯s fine to stop before the new consciousness is born.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and was very satisfied with the information cksky revealed. ¡°I understand. The moment an abnormal emotion appears, I¡¯ll stop the imitation method. And before that, I won¡¯t give up.¡± ¡°Oh right.¡± cksky looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°You¡¯ve done very well recently. Although you¡¯ve lost control many times and have implicated space pirates, you¡¯ve already been targeted by the voyeur on Spacetime Ind. If you lose control and implicate countlessmoners, the punishment for having it happen once or twice is a deduction of credit! But after implicating others too many times and it is confirmed that you don¡¯t have the ability to control yourself, we have to take action and imprison you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m very clear about the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s rules.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The rules were very tolerant of Origin lifeforms. Origin lifeforms had many privileges. For a peerless genius like Xu Jingming, they were still very tolerant of him after his corruption. But after continuousrge-scale massacres and confirming that he didn¡¯t have the ability to control himself, he could only be imprisoned. As for some minor mistakes? The stronger an Origin lifeform was, the more likely it was to make mistakes. For example, it was verymon for one¡¯s mind to fall into the abyss when visualizing it. It was also verymon for one to be ruthless. The closer one was to high-dimensional, the more likely it was for their mind to be in an abnormal state. ¡°It¡¯s up to you.¡± cksky nodded and left. Xu Jingming stood still and took a step across distant spacetime to head for a beautiful tourist. ¡­ On a tourist. Xu Jingming enjoyed the scenery and delicacies. He didn¡¯t visualize Abyssal Void anymore and instead consolidated the high-dimensional information. The high-dimensional information he had previously received was fragmented and massive. Just integrating, summarizing, and absorbing it took him more than half a year. In an open-air bar, even though Xu Jingming was sitting there and had deliberately restrained his aura, an invisible dark pressure prevented tourists from approaching ten meters from him. The boss and waiters looked at the only customer in the open-air bar and felt bitter. With this customer here, the other customers didn¡¯t dare to sit. It¡¯s been more than three hours. Why don¡¯t Ip him and get him to leave? the boss thought to himself and looked at Xu Jingming. Forget it. Bear with it. Neither the bar owner nor the waiters dared to request Xu Jingming¡¯s departure. I¡¯ve already deliberately restrained my aura, but it still affects the minds of the people around me. Clearly, the effect of the imitation method isn¡¯t limited to aura. Xu Jingming made a judgment when he saw the bar owner and waiter and the expressions of some tourists. I have to understand Abyssal Void well enough for the foundation of the previous static visualization, dynamic visualization, and Abyssal Void Spear Art¡­ The effects will be better with a deeper understanding and a clearer visualization of the spearmanship! The best way to understand high-dimensional information is through imitation. This is the only way I can obtain massive high-dimensional information. I¡¯ve finished sorting out the high-dimensional information. I can continue imitating. Xu Jingming got up and left. Wherever he passed, the tourists on the street naturally parted and tried their best to maintain a distance from him. Xu Jingming disappeared at the end of the street. ¡°He¡¯s finally gone.¡± The bar owner and waiters walked out and heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Boss, he didn¡¯t pay,¡± a waiter said. ¡°Such a ruthless person actually doesn¡¯t pay.¡± The bar owner gritted his teeth. Suddenly, he received a message¡ª63,200 Qinn dors had been credited to his ount. ¡°I received the money. It happens to be yesterday¡¯s turnover.¡± The bar owner found it unbelievable. ¡°It was probably paid by that customer. Boss, I¡¯ve worked at your ce for 12 years, but I¡¯ve never seen such a terrifying person,¡± a waiter said. ¡°How did he know my daily turnover?¡± The bar owner found it unbelievable. Only the¡¯s official tax department could find out about his sales. How did this customer know? At this moment, Xu Jingming had already left this tourist and arrived on a pirate billions of light-years away. Chapter 607 - 607 Repaying Favors 607 Repaying Favors In his personal space in the virtual world. Thank you readers! Xu Jingming sat on the sofa. When lifees to this world, it¡¯s natural to be intertwined with karma! After sorting out the two greatest karma of my family and my homeworld, Earth, there will be arge number of other trivial karma. Humans were social animals. Friends, teachers, disciples, grudges¡­ All kinds of trivial karma didn¡¯t seem major, but when added together, they were like countless small chains that wrapped around his body,pletely seeping into every part of his life. I¡¯ll sort out these trivial karma. I¡¯ll repay my favors and take revenge, Xu Jingming thought. Thankfully, he was only 500 years old now. Compared to those Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, he was still very young, and he had much less karma. ¡°Nine,¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°how are my friends from Team Pearwood back then?¡± Whoosh! Arge amount of information about Yang Qingshuo, Heng Fang, Liu Chongyuan, and Wang Yi immediately appeared in front of him. ¡°Master, the official members of Team Pearwood have an extremely good rtionship with Madam. Over the years, they have achieved quite a bit with Madam¡¯s help,¡± Nine exined. ¡°Someone to highlight is Yang Qingshuo. He has the highest achievements on the evolutionary path among the four of them and has already reached Lv. 7.¡± ¡°Of your friends in your youth, Liu Hai has evolved the highest and reached Lv. 8! He¡¯s followed by Yang Qingshuo,¡± Nine exined. ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°This ve of a child¡¯s evolutionary path is actually higher than Lei Yunfang and Tie Lianyun¡¯s. He has reached Lv. 7? When did this happen? Why wasn¡¯t I aware of this?¡± ¡°He just broke through three years ago,¡± Nine exined. ¡°Master, you haven¡¯t contacted your old friends since the high-dimensional corruption. Allmunication with them has been temporarily banned.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. After the high-dimensional corruption, he deliberately maintained a distance from his family and Earth! He didn¡¯t want to stir up any trouble in the virtual world, so he didn¡¯t meet his family often. His decision to expand Earth¡¯s territory was solely for the sorting out of his karma. It¡¯s been more than 100 years since west contacted each other? Xu Jingming tapped gently and read the details of his friends. Yang Qingshuo was Xu Jingming¡¯s best friend when he was young. He was extremely talented in university, and he and Xu Jingming were recruited into the national team. The two buddies made a name for themselves in the World Martial Arts Tournament. After he retired early, he reached a nadir in life because of his disability. The introduction of the virtual world and the evolutionary methodpletely changed his fate. This child¡¯s ve treats his son as the most important thing in his life. Xu Jingming looked at Yang Qingshuo¡¯s information. It wasn¡¯t until his son got married and started a career that he began to truly focus on the evolutionary path. In the early days, Yang Qingshuo¡¯s global ranking wasn¡¯t high. Even in China, there were many people who were more dazzling than him. For example, Fang Yu, Tu Ling, Wang Yi, Zhao Fan, Zhang Qing, Zhou Yi, Lei Yunfang, Tie Lianyun, and the others were stronger than Yang Qingshuo back then. He reached Lv. 7 without much fanfare? Xu Jingming smiled as he read the information. He reached out and tapped gently, inviting Yang Qingshuo to meet him. ¡­ Yang Qingshuo was living a happy life. His son, Yang Tao, was married and sessful. After 500 years, he had countless children and grandchildren. Although he was good friends with Xu Jingming and had an extraordinary rtionship with the Pearwood Group, Yang Qingshuo didn¡¯t establish a corporation. He only established a small studio that served his evolutionary path. It¡¯s my luck to live in this era. I can fight stronger experts to my heart¡¯s content and pursue the higher peak of my evolution. Yang Qingshuo was in a good mood. He had always been grateful to the virtual world and evolution. If it weren¡¯t for the virtual world and the evolutionary method, his and his mother¡¯s life wouldn¡¯t have undergone such a tremendous turn for the better. Suddenly, he received a call. ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Qingshuo was surprised. ¡°Brother Xu?¡± Brother Xu has supposedly reached the limits of an Origin lifeform in the past 100 years. It¡¯s not appropriate to disturb him at a critical moment in his evolutionary path. Why did you contact me? Yang Qingshuo was puzzled. He didn¡¯t know that Xu Jingming had been corrupted; he only knew that it wasn¡¯t appropriate to disturb him. Yang Qingshuo tapped gently and epted the invitation to head to Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space. ¡­ After Yang Qingshuo appeared, he looked at Xu Jingming in front of him. Xu Jingming wore a ck robe. Although he had a smile on his face, he exuded an invisible pressure that rmed Yang Qingshuo. It was like a mortal facing an endless and turbulent sea. It was fear, and he felt puny. However, Yang Qingshuo had cultivated the evolutionary path for 500 years. He had an extraordinary temperament and could hold his own. ¡°Brother Xu, I¡¯m a little flustered when I see you now,¡± Yang Qingshuo said with a smile. ¡°Is this the limit of an Origin lifeform?¡± I still haven¡¯t cultivated my mind well enough and can¡¯t control myself. Xu Jingming felt as if he had returned to his youth when facing Yang Qingshuo. His tone became much more rxed and happy. ¡°Shuo, you didn¡¯t inform me that you had broken through to Lv. 7?¡± ¡°Miaomiao informed us about 100 years ago that you¡¯re at a critical moment on the evolutionary path. We weren¡¯t to disturb you,¡± Yang Qingshuo said. ¡°Oh.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°An evolver from the same era as me on Earth! Your achievements are already ranked in the top few¡ªimpressive.¡± Yang Qingshuo smiled and said, ¡°I also had Miaomiao¡¯s help. I was recruited by the Oohook Chamber of Commerce; they groomed me with their resources.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°The others also received help, but they¡¯re inferior to you.¡± The Oohook Chamber of Commerce was a regional faction after all. It had a long history and an extremely deep heritage. Even though Xu Jingming was the number one person in the Oohook Star Alliance, the Pearwood Group was still far inferior to the Oohook Chamber of Commerce. ¡°You haven¡¯t found another partner after so many years?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°I have a girlfriend,¡± Yang Qingshuo exined. ¡°I¡¯m not in a hurry to get married. Cosmic lifeforms have a lifespan of thousands of years, so there¡¯s no need to be in a hurry to get married. Moreover, as you know, my son already has a son, and he has countless children and grandchildren. I even think it¡¯s fine if I don¡¯t get married for the rest of my life.¡± ¡°Are you confident in reaching Lv. 8 on the evolutionary path?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°I¡¯ll take my time figuring it out.¡± Yang Qingshuo smiled brightly. ¡°The more I cultivate, the more I realize that the evolutionary path is indeed vast. I¡¯m happy just improving a little every day. I think it¡¯s already a blessing to be able to finish my 3,000 years happily.¡± Xu Jingming also admired his good friend. He enjoyed the process of evolution and happily lived every day. Compared to the process, the oue wasn¡¯t that important. ¡°Shuo, I¡¯m very envious of you,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Envious of me? Stop joking.¡± Yang Qingshuo smiled. ¡°You¡¯re the greatest leader of Earth¡¯s civilization. You¡¯ve reached the limit of an Origin lifeform and are one of the top figures in the entire cosmic human race.¡± ¡°I could keep calm and cultivate patiently in the past.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head and said, ¡°But I can¡¯t anymore.¡± ¡°Not anymore?¡± Yang Qingshuo was puzzled. ¡°Don¡¯t Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms have 100,000 years of lifespan?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. The Ice Wine was probably only enough tost him 3,000 years! The dean and the others also hoped that Xu Jingming could rely on himself to stay lucid within 3,000 years. He couldn¡¯t possibly get the dean and the others to help brew Ice Wine 3,000 yearster. 3,000 years! He had to rely on himself to stay lucid. He hadprehended the Heart Realm Force of a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform. The difficulty was extremely high¡­ There was no legacy! All kinds of reasons forced him to choose a life-and-death situation! ¡°Brother Xu.¡± Yang Qingshuo looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I know my realm is low, and I¡¯m far inferior to you, but I have a suggestion. You can try it out.¡± ¡°Speak your mind.¡± It was rare for Xu Jingming to be very calm. ¡°I think that as long as I improve every day and enjoy improvement,¡± Yang Qingshuo said, ¡°my mind and consciousness will also be happy, and it will also increase the efficiency of my evolution. This is a form of positive feedback. This is a superficial insight of mine.¡± Positive feedback? Xu Jingming nodded. The path to bing a high-dimensional lifeform was much moreplicated. When one¡¯s mind approached high-dimensional space, they would naturally experience all kinds of distortions. For example, Senior Brother Jane cultivated the Primordial Star Conjecture¡¯s Dark volume to obtain a high-dimensional mind. It was even harder for Xu Jingming to cultivate Heart Realm Force than Senior Brother Jane¡¯s path. Heart Realm Force wasn¡¯t just limited to high-dimensional minds. ¡°Make yourself happy,¡± Yang Qingshuo said, encouraging his good friend. He could sense the darkness, coldness, and madness contained in Xu Jingming¡¯s invisible aura. This waspletely different from the Xu Jingming he knew back then. ¡°Oh right, I just mailed a gift,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It will probably arrive tomorrow.¡± ¡°What gift?¡± Yang Qingshuo was curious. ¡°One serving of Ice Flower Spirit Liquid,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°There are a total of 90 drops. Every drop can help you for more than three years; there should be enough for 300 years.¡± Yang Qingshuo was puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s the most suitable cosmic wonder for cosmic lifeforms,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°Ice Flower Spirit Liquid is rtively precious; advanced cosmic civilizations and somerge factions use it to groom geniuses.¡± Although the outside world didn¡¯t sell it, Xu Jingming could still exchange for it with credit. There was a limit of 100 servings. ¡°I can¡¯t ept cosmic wonders,¡± Yang Qingshuo immediately said. ¡°I earn much more a day than a serving of Ice Flower Spirit Liquid. If it weren¡¯t for the limited exchange, I could¡¯ve given you more,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°You earn more than this cosmic wonder in a day?¡± Yang Qingshuo nodded and grinned. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll ept it shamelessly.¡± Yang Qingshuo didn¡¯t realize how terrifying the wealth Xu Jingming earned in a day as the greatest obstacle to Hellion plundering. ¡­ Over the next few days, Xu Jingming met and chatted with his old friends to understand everything they had experienced. He helped as much as he could. Of course, most of them didn¡¯t need his help. After all, Xu Jingming¡¯s friends usually had a good rtionship with Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing. They had long received the Pearwood Group¡¯s help. Master Liu Hai. Xu Jingming looked at thest person on the list. This was the person who had the greatest impact on him on Earth, so he was thest person on the invitation list. He reached out and tapped gently, inviting Liu Hai to meet him. Chapter 608 - 608 Liu Hai 500 Years Later 608 Liu Hai 500 Years Later In a virtual world. Thank you readers! ¡°Coach Liu.¡± ¡°Hello, Coach Liu.¡± ¡°Coach Liu.¡± The group of Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms smiled and greeted Liu Hai. Liu Hai also smiled and greeted them. He then walked to the side of the field and held a cup of tea from Earth as he watched the Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms train with a smile. Liu Hai had cultivated Ferocious Tiger Evolution for a long time, but when he smiled, he was like a big cat. There was no ferocious aura at all, only gentleness. I never expected that someone like me¡ªwho has just reached Lv. 8¡ªwould be invited to be the coach of Team Luke. Liu Hai sighed with emotion. Team Luke is a professional team ranked in the top five of the Oohook Star Alliance after all, and the main yers are all at the limit of Lv. 8. The requirements for team coaches are also extremely high¡­ Although I¡¯m not the head coach and am only one of the nine auxiliary coaches, these team members¡ªeven the members of Team B¡ªare Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms. On the one hand, I have an advantage in terms of technique. On the other hand, it¡¯s probably mainly because I¡¯m Xu Jingming¡¯s master! Liu Hai felt the immense help brought about by his identity as Xu Jingming¡¯s master. For example, Mr. Xu and Dai Tongda could only be considered as putting Xu Jingming on the right track. After Mr. Xu and Dai Tongda became cosmic, their achievements on the evolutionary path were average. Liu Hai was different. He was once a long-term head coach of the national team. Even though they had entered the virtual era, his techniques had suppressed Xu Jingming for a period of time! Even hundreds of yearster, he was second only to Xu Jingming on Earth when it came to the evolutionary path! Although Earth¡¯s territory had expanded significantly, it hadn¡¯t had much time to grow. Excluding migration, the only native Earthling who had reached Lv. 8 was Liu Hai. A top faction, the Gxy Group, made an exception and invited Liu Hai to be a peripheral member of the Gxy Group after he reached Lv. 8. The Gxy Group had once failed to recruit Xu Jingming, so they took the initiative to recruit Liu Hai. There¡¯s a high chance that I became a peripheral member of a top faction because I¡¯m Xu Jingming¡¯s master. Liu Hai knew himself. After all, a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform at his age wasn¡¯t qualified to enter a top faction. I¡¯m unwilling to ept much help from the Pearwood Group, but this disciple of mine has unknowingly helped me a lot, Liu Hai thought. ¡°Coach Liu.¡± A staff member walked over and was quite polite. ¡°It¡¯s your ss soon.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Liu Hai got up and put away his teacup. All the team members gathered, and even the other coaches watched from the side. All of them were very friendly. Competition existed wherever there were people. Of the many powerful figures in Team Luke, Coach Liu Hai had the most extraordinary status! None of them dared to provoke him. Even the boss behind Team Luke¡ªan Origin lifeform¡ªrespected Coach Liu Hai very much. After all, this was Xu Jingming¡¯s master! Bam! Bam! Bam! After nearly 500 years of growth and some resources provided by the Gxy Group, Liu Hai could be considered one of the top Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms in terms of technique. He was indeed a peerless genius in terms of technique. After his ss ended, Liu Hai smiled and sat to the side with his teacup, watching the other coaches teach. Huh? Liu Hai suddenly received an invitation. Jingming is contacting me? Liu Hai was surprised and delighted. He immediately epted the invitation with a light tap. ¡­ In Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space. Liu Hai¡¯s expression changed slightly as he looked at his disciple. ¡°Master, have a seat.¡± Xu Jingming had long gotten up to wee him and had prepared some wine and food. Liu Hai stared at his disciple. He was focused on the technique path, and he could sense that the current Xu Jingming was like a ball of terrifying darkness that contained coldness, wantonness, and other emotions. Liu Hai thought to himself and sat down with a smile. ¡°Jingming, have you been in seclusion for more than 100 years? I haven¡¯t been able to contact you.¡± ¡°There has been something.¡± Xu Jingming sat down and poured his master wine. ¡°I haven¡¯t seen you in so many years. How have you been in the past 100 years?¡± ¡°Me?¡± Liu Hai smiled and said, ¡°My days are still the same. I draw on all kinds of techniques in the universe to perfect my Taiji lineage. Why don¡¯t we spar?¡± ¡°Spar?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Our physical strength shall be limited to the level of an ordinaryary lifeform,¡± Liu Hai exined. ¡°We won¡¯t rely on cosmic energy or mental strength. How about just apetition of techniques?¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming was also quite curious about his master¡¯s improvement over the years. Soon, they arrived at their personal martial arts arena. In a canyon bursting with nature, Xu Jingming and Liu Hai each held a weapon. One held a spear, and the other held a saber and shield. After so many years, the twopeted again! Jingming seems to have changed a lotpared to the past 100 years. I should be able to tell more from his moves, Liu Hai thought to himself before saying, ¡°Jingming, be careful.¡± Boom! Liu Hai instantly charged out. Xu Jingming smiled and went forward. The two afterimages shed, and the spear and shield shed! ng! ng! ng!! Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. I¡¯ve been in the Combat Generals World for so many years and have fought so many experts. In terms of weaponry and techniques, Master can be ranked among the Combat Generals World¡¯s top ten. Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. Master has fused many techniques into his Taiji Yin-Yang theory and interpreted the techniques separately with Yin and Yang. He has evenbined them¡­ The moment Xu Jingming fought, he sensed how terrifying Liu Hai¡¯s saber and shield techniques were. However, Xu Jingming¡¯s spearmanship had exceeded the limits of technique. He had taken the spearmanship path of the mental lineage! He had long established a foundation. He used his spear to temper his mind! Every strike naturally resonated with Abyssal Void. Huh? Liu Hai realized how terrifying his disciple was from their sh. Jingming¡¯s moves aren¡¯t just moves, nor do they have any mental attacks. However¡­ they¡¯re even more shocking. It was like seeing a meteor shower and finding it beautiful. The vastke didn¡¯t stir at all, like the shock brought about by a huge piece of jade. It was surreal, like seeing a rainbow after the rain. His moves are too agile. That spear is like a living being. Liu Hai also sensed the gap. In the same period of time, he could only switch moves five times, but Xu Jingming could do it ten times! He could easily crack his moves. After exchanging dozens of blows, Xu Jingming left a mark on his master¡¯s chest. ¡°Haha, I lost.¡± Liu Hai smiled happily. ¡°Jingming, oh Jingming. When I saw you today, I felt that your aura waspletely different from before. I thought that something had gone wrong, but the moment we fought¡­ I realized that your aura was the manifestation of your spearmanship¡¯s will.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that weapon techniques are useless at the Origin lifeform stage? That it¡¯s all about studying all kinds of science and Forceposition?¡± Liu Hai asked in confusion. ¡°But I sense that your spearmanship¡­ haspletely exceeded the scope of technique.¡± ¡°Be sincere to the spear and temper the mind with spearmanship,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Tempering the mind with the Dao of Weaponry? Liu Hai fell into thought. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of this saying. The Combat Generals World in the virtual world uses this method. Is it really useful?¡± ¡°Master, you can give it a try,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. Without being corrupted by high-dimensional space, there was no danger in purely tempering one¡¯s mind with the Dao of Weaponry. After all, he wanted his mind to be purer and more condensed. ¡°I don¡¯t seek to release my mind and will; I just want my mind to be more condensed,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°After thousands of temperings, the purer and more condensed, the better.¡± ¡°Of course, if you want to be an Origin lifeform, the best way to grow your mental strength is still through visualization, followed by weapon tempering,¡± Xu Jingming said. Visualization and mental tempering weren¡¯t contradictory. He had to give up on visualizing the Primordial Star and instead visualize Abyssal Void because of the high-dimensional corruption. Mental tempering with weapons was also a visualization of Abyssal Void. ¡°Jingming, your spearmanship may temper the mind, but why has your aura turned toward darkness?¡± Liu Hai asked. He had just reached Lv. 8 after all, so he didn¡¯t know much. ¡°It¡¯s a problem with visualization,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°Visualizing darkness naturally leans toward darkness.¡± He wasn¡¯t willing to give the true reason. It was meaningless to worry his master. ¡°Oh.¡± Liu Hai came to a realization and smiled, feeling much more rxed. ¡°Oh right, I¡¯ve prepared a gift for you, Master,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Master, have you heard of Ice Flower Spirit Liquid?¡± Liu Hai was stunned as he waved his hand repeatedly. ¡°No need, there¡¯s no need.¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. Liu Hai smiled. ¡°I have that.¡± ¡°You have?¡± Xu Jingming immediately guessed. ¡°Master, you¡¯ve been recruited into a top faction?¡± ¡°I was recruited; that¡¯s how I obtained Ice Flower Spirit Liquid,¡± Liu Hai said. Xu Jingming immediately felt happy for his master. The help he could provide was piecemeal, and the grooming of top factions was systematic. His master should¡¯ve received a legacy and could continue his growth more smoothly. ¡°Congrattions, Master,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to you. Hahaha¡­ I know my limits very well.¡± Liu Hai smiled brightly. Liu Hai continued, ¡°Jingming, I¡¯ve heard the discussions among the peripheral members of the top factions. Everyone believes that you should be a cosmic legend faster than Redmond and the others! I heard that you¡¯ve long reached the limit of Lv. 10. Are you confident in bing a cosmic legend?¡± ¡°It¡¯s quite difficult,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Kid, you¡¯re just humble.¡± Liu Hai shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ve seen you rise step by step, so I know your character very well. You¡¯re always humble until you break through.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. It was really difficult this time! ¡°Our Earth¡¯s civilization is lucky to have someone like you.¡± Liu Hai sighed. ¡°Our generation used to be under a lot of pressure, but now that you¡¯ve be an Origin lifeform, all of us have it easy. Haha¡­ Oh, this wine is really not bad.¡± Xu Jingming immediately poured more wine for his master. ¡­ Xu Jingming chatted with his master for a long time before his master left happily. I¡¯ve met all the people from my time on Earth who have more entangled karma with me; I¡¯ve sorted out the karma. Xu Jingming came to a realization. As for those outside Earth, there¡¯s no need to meet people like Qu Fang and Qiu Qingke. After all, I was the one who helped them previously. How far they can grow in the future is up to fate. Qu Fang was once his number one fan and was focused on helping weak nativeary lifeforms. Xu Jingming was very impressed with Qu Fang and had helped him a lot. Although he had a small portion of the shares, he didn¡¯t receive any dividends. Qiu Qingke was a young man Xu Jingming had groomed while stationed at the border. In the days he was stationed at the border, Xu Jingming had also groomed several young geniuses. But after helping them to a certain extent, all that was left depended on their personal ability. Other than Earth, Tejano is the one who has truly helped me the most. Xu Jingming knew this very well. Without Tejano, the fate of Earth¡¯s civilization would probably have changed drastically. Chapter 609 - 609 Uncle Qi 609 Uncle Qi In his personal space. Thank you readers! Tejano walked out of the void and smiled. ¡°Xu Jingming, you haven¡¯t contacted me for more than 100 years¡­ Huh?¡± Tejano¡¯s heart trembled when he saw the person in front of him. Although Xu Jingming¡¯s appearance hadn¡¯t changed, and he was wearing a pitch-ck robe¡­ Even in the virtual world, the invisible aura made Tejano¡¯s heart palpitate! Over the centuries, Tejano had seen all kinds of people¡ªspace pirates with hands stained with blood, powerful ve owners, and some twisted existences in Origin lifeforms. However, none of them were as terrifying as Xu Jingming! Xu Jingming¡¯s aura was dark and crazy, as if it wanted to drown out all rationality. ¡°Xu Jingming, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Tejano was a little worried. ¡°Is it because of the high-dimensional corruption?¡± He knew Xu Jingming too well. This was because he was once in charge of protecting the weak emerging civilization, Earth. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t even born when he arrived on Earth! Therefore, Tejano knew every stage Xu Jingming had undergone in his surveince records¡ªfrom Xu Jingming¡¯s birth to his infancy, childhood, youth, teenage years¡­ He was familiar with every step of Xu Jingming¡¯s growth. Xu Jingming entered Blood Rain World and passed the selection in the mysteriousnd before finally entering the Primordial Research Institute. It was also thanks to Tejano¡¯s guidance. In the past 100 years, Xu Jingming had temporarily cut off contact with his friends because of the high-dimensional corruption. Xu Jingming had always kept in touch with Tejano prior to that. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡°The effects of high-dimensional corruption are very thorough.¡± ¡°Have you begged the Paramounts for help?¡± Tejano asked. ¡°Why don¡¯t I ask my father?¡± ¡°The dean and the others have tried.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°There¡¯s nothing they can do about it.¡± ¡°Then¡­¡± Tejano also felt a headache. Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me. High-dimensional corruption looks terrifying, but as long as I grasp the high-dimensional powers of this corruption, I don¡¯t have to worry.¡± ¡°You definitely know more about the evolutionary path than me.¡± Tejano nodded. ¡°If you need my help, feel free to ask.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°I just wanted to have a chat with you. How have you been recently?¡± ¡°Me?¡± Tejano smiled and said, ¡°I¡¯m still the same old guy with a temper; I just can¡¯t stop myself from meddling in matters I can¡¯t stand and take action when needed. Therefore, I caused quite a bit of trouble! Sigh, although I knew during my studies that thepetition between countless civilizations in the cosmic human race is cruel and that there is a lot of darkness internally, I can¡¯t help it when I truly experience it!¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°There are countless humans in the cosmic human race. There are outstanding talents, and there is naturally scum.¡± ¡°Yes, scum. That¡¯s why you need a scavenger like me to clean up the trash.¡± Tejano¡¯s eyes were cold, but he immediately smiled and said, ¡°There were a few times when I caused serious trouble and implicated my father! Although my father criticized me, he didn¡¯t stop me. Haha¡­¡± Tejano raised his ss. ¡°I understand what my father was implying. If he doesn¡¯t stop me, it means that he agrees with my actions.¡± Deputy Dean Redmond was the strongest cosmic legend of the Cosmic Human Alliance and was in charge of the Primordial Research Institute! He also had a high status at the Cosmic Human Alliance headquarters. Therefore, whenever Tejano got into serious trouble and it reached the highest brass, Redmond was always the one responsible for dealing with it. ¡°However, you have to be careful,¡± Xu Jingming exhorted. ¡°Although Deputy Dean Redmond is impressive, he can¡¯t do whatever he wants in the Cosmic Human Alliance. You still have to consider the consequences.¡± ¡°If the consequences are within tolerable limits, you can make a move. If it¡¯s beyond your level of tolerance¡­ you cane to me if you really want it done.¡± Xu Jingming grinned. ¡°I¡¯m corrupted by high-dimensional powers. It¡¯s understandable for me to go crazy asionally.¡± Tejano red. ¡°Xu Jingming, you¡¯ve changed.¡± ¡°People will always change,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Tejano smiled, but he had a bad feeling. If Tejano was to be punished, the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s upper echelons could decide after discussion. But to punish Xu Jingming, it had to be decided by the dean and the others! The three Paramounts descending to save Xu Jingming at the same time represented their attitude. If Xu Jingming causes harm by controlling his level of madness, it will probably be difficult for the Cosmic Human Alliance to restrain him. Moreover, the Cosmic Human Alliance won¡¯t disturb the three Paramounts unless it¡¯s serious to a certain extent. Tejano knew this very well. Nobody wanted to disturb the three Paramounts. It was very rare for a consciousness clone to descend! Therefore, the three Paramounts wouldn¡¯t be involved unless Xu Jingming went crazy to a certain extent! Secretary General cksky had previously warned Xu Jingming because he was worried that Xu Jingming would make Abyssal Void¡¯s projection descend into reality, wiping out all life in a radius of more than ten light-years. If he carried out suchrge-scale massacres repeatedly, it meant that Xu Jingming hadpletely lost control. It was definitely intolerable. ¡­ After drinking and chatting with Xu Jingming, Tejano left. After he left, he returned to his personal space. ¡°Father.¡± Tejano contacted his father, Redmond. The wide and fat Redmond smiled at his son. Although his son had often caused trouble over the years, Redmond was very satisfied. He even tacitly agreed with his son¡¯s actions! This was because he felt that there was indeed some trash in the cosmic human race that needed to be ¡®cleaned up.¡¯ It was just that he couldn¡¯t find any ws from a legal point of view. His son¡¯s barbaric behavior was more effective. He acquiesced. Somerge factions in the universe also understood that Redmond tacitly agreed with his son¡¯s actions. ¡°I met Xu Jingming,¡± Tejano said. ¡°You met him?¡± Redmond frowned slightly. ¡°We met in the virtual world,¡± Tejano immediately said. Only then did Redmond rx. Being corrupted by third-realm high-dimensional powers, Redmond couldn¡¯t bepletely at ease with Xu Jingming. ¡°I sensed a huge change in him,¡± Tejano said worriedly. ¡°Although he looks very clear-minded and still treats me as a friend, he said¡­ that he can ¡®asionally go crazy¡¯ to help me with problems I can¡¯t resolve.¡± ¡°I¡¯m very worried about his state,¡± Tejano continued worriedly. ¡°I¡¯ve watched him grow. He has an outstanding personality, but the current him¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Redmond smiled and said, ¡°To know how to use ¡®asional madness¡¯ to do things means that he¡¯s very calm and rational.¡± ¡°Very calm and rational?¡± Tejano was puzzled. ¡°To be able to exploit his madness means he¡¯s calm,¡± Redmond remarked. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The Primordial Research Institute, Spacetime Ind, and even Eternal Academy have been paying attention to Xu Jingming. At least from the looks of it, he¡¯s in quite a good state.¡± ¡°Quite good?¡± Tejano blinked. ¡°You call that quite good? I really don¡¯t understand what you big shots think.¡± ¡°It¡¯s much better than we expected. In just 100 years, he has gained basic mastery of the high-dimensional corruption,¡± Redmond said. ¡°However, don¡¯t meet him in reality because he will be even more dangerous in theing days.¡± ¡°More dangerous?¡± Tejano was surprised. Redmond nodded slightly. After all, he was in charge of the entire Primordial Research Institute. Secretary General cksky would tell him everything he knew, allowing him to understand¡­ that Xu Jingming was carrying out the ¡®imitation method.¡¯ The further he went, the more dangerous it became. ¡°Is there a way to help him?¡± Tejano asked. ¡°He has to walk out of the high-dimensional corruption himself. Nobody can help him,¡± Redmond said. ¡°In short, don¡¯t meet him in reality.¡± Tejano nodded slightly. He was worried about his friend, but there was nothing he could do. Over the years, there were many things he found himself powerless with. For example, he could do whatever he wanted among the countless civilizations of the Cosmic Human Alliance, but there were many things he couldn¡¯t stand and couldn¡¯t change. ****** In a restaurant in the Demon Vanquishing World. Xu Jingming drank alone. Very few people outside Earth have a profound influence on me. Xu Jingming looked out the window. Tejano is one. Uncle Qi is next. That year, Xu Jingming was still very young¡ªonly 32 years old. He chose to hone his mind and will and came to the Demon Vanquishing World! Here, he got to know Wu Qi. In the next ten-plus years, Xu Jingming and Uncle Qi spent time together and adventured together. The deep rtionship formed from spending more than ten years together¡­ made them virtually family. How long had Xu Jingming spent with his parents and wife? Whoosh. A figure appeared from the void¡ªit was a gray-robed man. He sat opposite Xu Jingming with a smile. ¡°Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Brother Keyu.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Sorry to trouble you all these years.¡± ¡°Brother Wu Ming, you got me to take care of Wu Qi, so I naturally had to put some effort into it,¡± the gray-robed man said with a smile. ¡°Things have been quite smooth for Wu Qi in the past 500 years. He only encountered some trouble in recent years. I couldn¡¯t hold it down either, so I could only give him a p on the wrist based on the situation and demoted him to be in charge of a prison.¡± ¡°I said that even if Uncle Qi goes through ups and downs, it¡¯s fine if he encounters something. As long as you help me protect him at critical moments,¡± Xu Jingming said. He couldn¡¯t ask for too much from others. It was very normal for a person¡¯s life to have ups and downs! Xu Jingming only needed Brother Keyu¡¯s help to ensure that Uncle Qi didn¡¯t suffer a serious setback. ¡°I¡¯m ashamed.¡± Keyu shook his head. ¡°Brother Keyu, with your status and being the person in charge of the Demon Vanquishing Group, is there anything you can¡¯t handle in the Demon Vanquishing Group?¡± Xu Jingming asked curiously. Keyu shook his head. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, I¡¯m only a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. Although I¡¯m in charge of managing the Demon Vanquishing Group, the trouble Wu Qi encountered¡­ exceeds the Demon Vanquishing Group¡¯s jurisdiction. ording to the Qingfang civilization, many people will be executed. Even Wu Qi¡ªwho is rted to them¡ªwas originally going to be imprisoned! I stepped in and got the Qingfang civilization to ultimately let him off lightly. Wu Qi still needed to be demoted.¡± ¡°Uncle Qi has cultivated to Lv. 8. He needs to be imprisoned even though he was merely rted?¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°What did he do?¡± ¡°Wu Qi is still very outstanding. There¡¯s nothing I can speak ill of,¡± Keyu said. ¡°I also admire him. Strictly speaking, he was implicated.¡± Xu Jingming listened. He wanted to understand Uncle Qi¡¯s situation before meeting him. Chapter 610 - 610 Meeting Again 610 Meeting Again ¡°The life in the Demon Vanquishing World back then had a profound impact on Wu Qi. He became a Heaven Demon,¡± Keyu said. ¡°And in that life, there were two people who were most important to him. One was the daughter of the Wu family, and the other was you, Brother Wu Ming.¡± Thank you readers! Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Miss Wu¡¯s name is Feng Yuqing in reality,¡± Keyu said. ¡°The Flower Vige she¡¯s from has always sought independence and the rebuilding of the Flower Vige civilization. Feng Yuqing is one of the core members of the Flower Viger race. They want independence to rebuild their civilization¡­ Naturally, it ruffled the feathers of the Qingfang civilization! They naturally mete out severe punishment. Although Wu Qi kept his distance from the Flower Vige members, he still spared no expense to protect Feng Yuqing¡¯s life, causing him to also be implicated.¡± ¡°How can a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform like him withstand the wrath of the Qingfang civilization? Although he¡¯s not from Flower Vige, the price for interference was imprisonment,¡± Keyu exined. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, I only took action because you instructed me to take care of him! The Qingfang civilization had to let him off lightly with a p on the wrist because of me.¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°Rebuild the civilization? No wonder the Qingfang civilization is furious.¡± !! ¡°The Qingfang civilization has 8,938 gxies,¡± Keyu said. ¡°It¡¯s one of the top civilizations in the universe.¡± Xu Jingming listened. Intermediate cosmic civilizations usually had very vast territory; they had at least 100 gxies, and as many as tens of thousands. For example, Xu Jingming¡¯s good friend, Senior Brother Gu Shan, came from a civilization where the Frostwhisper Civilization had more than 12,000 gxies. ¡°The Qingfang civilization has been working with our Demon Vanquishing Group for a long time. By recruiting some volunteers, they can satisfy the native requirements for the Qing Nation in the Demon Vanquishing World,¡± Keyu said. ¡°How did the Qingfang civilization get such a huge territory? It¡¯s impossible to buy it!¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Purchasing a gxy required voluntary transactions. Only two willing parties could make it possible! Xu Jingming had allowed the Milky Way to expand to seven gxies at a premium, and that was done rtively easily! If he wanted to expand to 50 gxies, the difficulty would increase exponentially. This was because it was very difficult to find enoughs for the civilizations that needed to migrate. ¡°How can they get so many gxies from ordinary transactions?¡± Keyu said. ¡°Some powerful civilizations in the universe have vast territory. Their most basic method¡­ is to infiltrate and corrode the surrounding weak civilizations until they are annexed.¡± ¡°After infiltrating for a long time, weak civilizations being poor and weak results in countless people from those civilizations yearning to be a part of a powerful civilization. Long-term cultural infiltration will also make members of weak civilizations yearn to integrate.¡± ¡°Therefore, it didn¡¯t cost much, allowing them to naturally annex weak civilizations.¡± Keyu continued, ¡°The Flower Vige civilization was once an intermediate cosmic civilization with more than 150 gxies! But thousands of years ago, the Origin lifeforms of the Flower Vige civilization died. They actually didn¡¯t have any Origin lifeforms left, and an era without Origin lifeforms began!¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms had to appear in the history of intermediate cosmic civilizations! Typically, a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform could only maintain a civilization. But once a vacuum of Origin lifeforms happened, the entire civilization would be in danger. ¡°The Qingfang civilization was worried that a new Origin lifeform would appear in the Flower Vige civilization, so they elerated the annexation. In just a few thousand years, theypletely annexed the Flower Vige civilization.¡± Keyu shook his head. ¡°The annexation happened too crudely and quickly. Therefore, many members of the Flower Vige civilization want to rebuild their civilization.¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Some Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms are probably still alive even after those few thousand years.¡± ¡°Therefore, the Qingfang civilization quickly dissected the Flower Vige civilization. By roping in powerful families which took the initiative to migrate, it caused a migration trend. The Qingfang Civilization infiltrated arge number of corporations economically and culturally¡­¡± Keyu exined. ¡°When they encountered tough nuts, they directly assassinated them. All kinds of methods were used in parallel,pletely annexing more than 150 gxies in a few millennia.¡± Xu Jingming listened. It was verymon. Why did some civilizations have vast territory while others were weak? Why did each of the three advanced cosmic civilizations monopolize a cosmic sector? What about the other weak civilizations in these cosmic sectors in history? Therefore, Xu Jingming felt that he had been very kind by buying seven gxies at a premium. Of course, there was another reason for choosing to purchase¡ªthis was the fastest way to expand! If he didn¡¯t want to spend money, it would take a long time. ¡°It hasn¡¯t been long since the Flower Vige civilization disappeared. Many people are still yearning for their homeworld. They established the Flower Vige race and are focused on rebuilding their civilization,¡± Keyu said. ¡°And clearly, this is something the Qingfang civilization doesn¡¯t like! They are furious.¡± ¡°Anyone who dares to rebuild Flower Vige will suffer a heavy blow from the Qingfang civilization,¡± Keyu said. ¡°It¡¯s said that a traitor snitched by giving us a list of names. Among them were some members of the Demon Vanquishing Group, including Feng Yuqing.¡± ¡°Therefore, the Qingfang civilization immediately sent people to apprehend them,¡± Keyu said. ¡°As you know, these people are from the Qingfang civilization. They have jurisdiction, so I can¡¯t stop them.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°ording to the Qingfang civilization¡¯s methods, almost all of these people will be executed after being taken away for interrogation,¡± Keyu said. ¡°When Wu Qi learned about the arrests, being a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform and having some connections over the years, he tried his best to keep Feng Yuqing alive¡­ but he ended up implicated.¡± ¡°Actually, he has always kept his distance from Feng Yuqing.¡± Keyu said, ¡°The Flower Vige race actually wanted to rope in Wu Qi. Even Feng Yuqing proposed to him¡­ However, Wu Qi wasn¡¯t willing to join the Flower Vige race.¡± ¡°As for what happened hundreds of years ago, you already know,¡± Keyu said. Xu Jingming nodded. Xu Jingming had sought Keyu¡¯s help, and thetter would regrly update him. Xu Jingming had long known about Uncle Qi¡¯s experiences in the past few centuries. Only after his high-dimensional corruption did they break off contact. ¡°Where is Uncle Qi now?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°In theary prison of Orian, in the Bhi Gxy in the Qingfang civilization¡¯s territory,¡± Keyu said. ¡°Thanks.¡± Xu Jingming got up. ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Keyu replied with a smile. Keyu was very happy that Xu Jingming could seek his help! This was a super powerful backer; he naturally had to seize the opportunity! ¡­ Qingfang civilization, Bhi Gxy, Orian Prison. Theary prison was cold all year round, and the star in the distance was extremely tiny. The light that shone here was extremely weak. Wu Qi sat on a roof and admired the cold Orian. Wu Qi didn¡¯t mind being punished to be a guard at aary prison. Instead, he enjoyed himself. Buzz. A projection appeared in front of Wu Qi, and a red-skinned man appeared on it. ¡°Sir.¡± The red-skinned man grinned. ¡°I¡¯ve already broken through to Lv. 7.¡± ¡°Oh? You¡¯re the fifth Lv. 7 in District A9,¡± Wu Qi remarked with a smile. ¡°I n on inviting many friends over to celebrate. Sir, you have toe,¡± the red-skinned man said. ¡°Definitely.¡± Wu Qi nodded. Then, the projection dissipated. Wu Qi smiled brightly. ¡°The children from District A9 back then have all grown up. There are already five Lv. 7 cosmic lifeforms.¡± As Wu Qi was ced in an important position by the Demon Vanquishing Group¡¯s highest-ranking person-in-charge, Keyu, and was a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, he was already one of the upper echelons of the group. At the same time, he was also the sector chief of Sector A9. Strictly speaking, Sector A9 raised arge number of children. Countless people live in the Demon Vanquishing World, and they sleep for decades at a time. It¡¯s rare for them to fall in love and have children in reality. Most of them abandon them and get the corporation to take care of them. Wu Qi shook his head. People couldn¡¯t take care of their children if they often chose to sleep. Therefore, the number of children the corporation was in charge of was huge. They even upied the entire Sector A alone! These children didn¡¯t have a backer, so many of the corporation¡¯s expenses were secretly siphoned into their private pockets under all kinds of excuses. The children¡¯s lives were actually quite difficult and depressing. Wu Qi¡¯s childhood was very miserable, but he cared a lot about these children and personally served as sector chief of A9. With him watching over them, the quality of life of countless children immediately increased. Many children were very grateful to this old sector chief. Of course, most of the childrenter on felt that they were entitled to a good life. Only the earliest batch of children knew best that it was all because of the old district chief. ¡°Dad!¡± Two figures flew over from afar. Wu Qi turned his head and saw a young man and woman. ¡°Dad.¡± One of the girls leaped to her father¡¯s side and hugged his arm. ¡°Why did the two of you suddenlye out?¡± Wu Qi asked. ¡°About that¡­¡± the young boy said. ¡°Mom has already stood us up several times in the virtual world. We want you to ask what¡¯s wrong with her? She doesn¡¯t even meet us in the virtual world.¡± ¡°Did Mom encounter some danger?¡± the girl asked worriedly. Wu Qi looked at his children and smiled. ¡°Your mother is very busy. She¡¯ll contact you after she¡¯s done.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± His children nodded. Wu Qi¡¯s heart ached for his children. Is career that important? Is it even more important than your children? You actually keep skipping appointments on fixed dates every month. It¡¯s just a meeting in the virtual world. How much of your time can it waste? Wu Qi sighed inwardly. He hadn¡¯t dared to tell his children that he and their mother had divorced. They used to be very loving and intimate in the beginning, but he found the rtionship insufferable over time. Huh? Wu Qi was suddenly stunned. In the distant cosmos, a figure walked out. Wu Qi stood up and stared at the person in front of him in disbelief. He wore a simple cyan robe¡ªit was the clothes he wore in the Demon Vanquishing World. His appearance was still the same as in the Demon Vanquishing World hundreds of years ago, and his smile was still so familiar. However, his aura was much greater than in the Demon Vanquishing World. ¡°Uncle Qi,¡± Xu Jingming greeted with a smile. ¡°Long time no see.¡± Chapter 611 - 611 Inviting Uncle Qi 611 Inviting Uncle Qi Wu Qi looked at the figure in the distance in disbelief. Thank you readers! ¡°Young Master.¡± Wu Qi had imagined meeting his young master many times, but he was momentarily at a loss for words when he actually met thetter. Miss and Young Master were the two people who had left the deepest mark in his life! After waking up in reality, Wu Qi gradually became one of the Demon Vanquishing Group¡¯s upper echelons. He interacted with many people, and that led to him ¡®caring¡¯ about fewer and fewer people. ¡°Dad, who is he?¡± The young man and woman beside him were a little nervous as they watched the mysterious figure traverse the void. ¡°Young Master, let me introduce you. This is my daughter, Wu Tanqiu, and this is my son, Wu Cheng¡¯an.¡± Wu Qi immediately introduced them. ¡°Kids, this is Lord Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming.¡± The young man and woman were a little puzzled. They didn¡¯t even know who Lord Wu Ming was, but they still bowed obediently. ¡°Wu Tanqiu, Wu Cheng¡¯an?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Cheng¡¯an Prefecture¡­¡± ¡°Yeah, Cheng¡¯an Prefecture from the Demon Vanquishing World.¡± Wu Qi smiled and nodded. ¡°That¡¯s my true hometown.¡± As for the mineral in reality, Wu Qi didn¡¯t want to think of it at all, nor did he admit that it was his homeworld. In the Demon Vanquishing World¡¯s Cheng¡¯an Prefecture, Wu Qi experienced a colorful life. There, he learned new things, martial arts, and human principles. There were also people who truly cared about him. In his heart, Wu Qi had long treated Demon Vanquishing World¡¯s Cheng¡¯an Prefecture as his hometown. ¡°The two of you can go back first,¡± Wu Qi immediately urged. ¡°Okay.¡± The young siblings didn¡¯t dare say anything else and left obediently. Xu Jingming smiled and watched. ¡°They¡¯re already Lv. 6 cosmic lifeforms at such a young age. Uncle Qi, your children are quite talented in the evolutionary path.¡± ¡°Their mother and I are both Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms. Perhaps it¡¯s hereditary, but the two kids are quite talented.¡± Wu Qi was clearly very satisfied with his children. Then, he said, ¡°Let¡¯s have a seat at my ce. We can have a chat there.¡± ¡­ Wu Qi got the smart bot to prepare delicacies, and he brought two bottles of good wine to entertain Xu Jingming. The two sat opposite each other, and through the ss window beside them, they could see more than half of theary prison¡¯s buildings. ¡°Uncle Qi, you¡¯ve long learned of my identity in reality?¡± Xu Jingming asked with a smile. ¡°Young Master, your name is Wu Ming in the Demon Vanquishing World, and your Demon Vanquisher realm increased so quickly,¡± Wu Qi said with a smile. ¡°After I learned the truth about the Demon Vanquishing World in reality, I quickly guessed that you must be an extremely talented evolver. I also deliberately gathered information on Wu Ming in the virtual world. Only then did I learn about the most dazzling genius in our Cosmic Human Alliance¡ªLord Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Later on, I also saw some videos of you in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. In the videos, you also used spearmanship. I could see the traces of your spearmanship from the one used in the Demon Vanquishing World.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Back when he left the Demon Vanquishing World and immediately embarked on Journey to the Universe¡¯s Apex, he hadn¡¯t undergone many changes. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you contact me?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°You should¡¯ve been able to contact me through the Demon Vanquishing Group.¡± ¡°Young Master, you were already an Origin lifeform when I discovered your identity in reality,¡± Wu Qi said. ¡°With your status, you can contact me at any time if you want to see me. Since you didn¡¯t contact me¡­ it means that it wasn¡¯t the time to meet.¡± Wu Qi was very hesitant back then. He yearned to meet his young master, but he was also a little afraid! He cared a lot about his young master, but did his young master care about him? ¡°Perhaps it was only a virtual world journey for you, and you didn¡¯t n on interacting with me in reality,¡± Wu Qi said. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to disturb you again.¡± ¡°Seriously.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head and said, ¡°I was aware of your identity a long time ago. I also got Keyu to take care of you.¡± ¡°Keyu took such good care of me, and he was even the one who helped me escape punishment¡­ So it¡¯s because of you, Young Master.¡± Wu Qi came to a realization. He had previously felt that Lord Keyu thought highly of him, but he now understood the root cause. ¡°I¡¯ve been very busy since I became an Origin lifeform,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Considering how I¡¯m no longer busy anymore, I thought of meeting up with you, Uncle Qi.¡± ¡°You¡¯re no longer busy?¡± Wu Qi asked. ¡°Now?¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°You can say that I¡¯m free. At the very least, I rarely participate in the border battlefield.¡± Wu Qi nodded slightly. He had heard of the species battlefield at the border, but he wasn¡¯t qualified to participate in a battlefield at that level. ¡°Young Master, do you want to meet Miss?¡± Wu Qi asked. ¡°Miss Wu from the Demon Vanquishing World?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Wu Qi nodded. His feelings for Miss Wu weren¡¯t inferior to his feelings for his young master. ¡°There¡¯s no need to meet,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°When I descended into the Demon Vanquishing World, Miss Wu had already passed away. We didn¡¯t interact.¡± Wu Qi nodded slightly. Even if countless volunteers descended into the Demon Vanquishing World to be natives, some would descend as children, while others would descend as teenagers! Typically, few would descend as babies. When one descended as an infant, they could only lie down. It was a waste of precious time. ¡°I know Miss Wu¡¯s name is Feng Yuqing in reality,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Uncle Qi, you¡¯ve done a lot for her over the years.¡± Wu Qi nodded. ¡°I understand. Miss is actually very outstanding. She¡¯s devoted to her species and spares no expense in rebuilding their homeworld¡¯s civilization. Although I think they¡¯re like moths darting to a me, they still don¡¯t hesitate¡­¡± ¡°You want to save her?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Yeah.¡± Wu Qi looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Young Master, I want you to save her! I don¡¯t care about the others in the Flower Vige, nor can I. I want to save Miss, who¡¯s now in prison; I just need her saved.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Uncle Qi, I¡¯m preparing to establish a new corporation and need a manager. Can you help me?¡± This corporation had nothing to do with the Pearwood Group. It was prepared for imitation. ¡°Build a new corporation? I¡¯ll manage it?¡± Wu Qi was surprised. ¡°I trust you,¡± Xu Jingming stated. Wu Qi nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll help you manage this corporation in the future.¡± ¡°Follow me to the virtual world to meet two people,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡­ In Xu Jingming¡¯s personal space in the virtual world. ¡°Brother Wu Ming.¡± Two figures walked over side by side. The two of them were very thin, and their smiles were extremely bright and enthusiastic. ¡°This is Wu Qi.¡± Xu Jingming introduced Wu Qi. ¡°Wu Qi, these two are Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms of the Qingfang civilization. They are Lord Landoway and Lord Toming.¡± Wu Qi had long known that two Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms from the Qingfang civilization had appeared in front of him. ¡°Lord Landoway, Lord Toming.¡± Wu Qi was very humble. ¡°Have a seat,¡± Xu Jingming said. The four of them sat down. As Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, Landoway and Toming were naturally impressive existences in a Star Alliance. However, the two of them didn¡¯t show any arrogance in front of Xu Jingming. When Xu Jingming was a captain on a Lv. 10 battle, many of his team members had grasped high-dimensional powers. As for Landoway and Toming, only Landoway could use high-dimensional powers with external objects. Toming was much inferior. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, what¡¯s the asion?¡± Landoway asked. ¡°Feel free to instruct us. We¡¯ll do our best if it¡¯s within our means.¡± Toming was extremely proactive. Xu Jingming was one of the top few people in the Primordial Research Institute, and his talent was number one in this era. Now that he was corrupted by high-dimensional powers and could lose control at any moment¡­ They didn¡¯t dare to offend him at all. They wanted to try their best to coax this figure. ¡°Your Qingfang civilization once annexed the Flower Vige civilization,¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°The Flower Vige civilization¡¯s Lv. 9 Origin lifeform died just thousands of years ago, but youpletely annexed it. To this day, many members of Flower Vige still secretly want to rebuild the Flower Vige civilization, am I right?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Landoway and Toming nodded. ¡°The Flower Vige are old acquaintances of mine,¡± Xu Jingming said. Landoway and Toming were stunned. ¡°The Flower Vige civilization voluntarily integrated into our Qingfang civilization through countless cosmic referendums.¡± Landoway couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Although there are rebels, there are only a few.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming,¡± Toming said, ¡°why don¡¯t our Qingfang civilization give up a few gxies and let those Flower Vige people who are willing to rebuild their civilization migrate voluntarily?¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine giving up a few gxies,¡± Landoway said, ¡°but to be honest, there aren¡¯t many rebels. More than 99% of the Flower Vige civilization wants to maintain their current peaceful lives.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°There¡¯s no need for you to give up any gxy or. Release the Flower Vige rebels you imprisoned and get them to migrate voluntarily. They will migrate out of the Hunter Cosmic Sector and rebuild their civilization in other cosmic sectors.¡± ¡°No problem.¡± ¡°We will get all the Flower Vige citizens to choose voluntarily. Anyone who¡¯s willing to migrate can do so,¡± Landoway and Toming immediately said. Xu Jingming nodded. Migrating to other cosmic sectors was also to prevent the newly established Flower Vige civilization from fighting the Qingfang civilization again. The Flower Vige civilization was too weak, so the oue of the battle was unquestionable. ¡°Then, it¡¯s decided.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Landoway and Toming smiled, rxed. Wu Qi felt mixed emotions as he watched from the side. Miss and countless others have worked hard for generations, but they still don¡¯t see any hope for the goal they¡¯ve been working hard for regardless of the costs. However, with a word from Young Master, two Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms from the Qingfang civilization arrived. The matter was resolved simply. ¡­ Many high-security criminals were imprisoned in Qingfang Civilization¡¯s cktooth Maximum Security Prison. These criminals were imprisoned here because of their serious crimes and strength. In one of the prisons. A silver-haired woman sat silently against the wall. The Qingfang Civilization is too powerful. With it stopping us, no Star Alliance will ept us. Even if they do, the Qingfang civilization has a way to destroy our new civilization, the silver-haired woman thought to herself. Her heart was filled with sorrow. The Qingfang civilization will definitely not allow us to rebuild our civilization. It wants topletely annex all of Flower Vige¡¯s citizens. Therefore, it¡¯s impossible for the Flower Vige¡¯s spiritual faith, the Flower Vige civilization, to be sessfully reconstructed. They won¡¯t show mercy to any rebels they discover. The Qingfang civilization with nearly 9,000 gctic territories is too powerful! There¡¯s no hope of sess at all, the silver-haired woman thought. Whoosh. Suddenly, the cell door opened automatically. The silver-haired woman looked out of the cell door in confusion as a smart bot came to the door. ¡°Feng Yuqing, you¡¯ve been pardoned. You¡¯re free.¡± Chapter 612 - 612 Eyes of Abyssal Void 612 Eyes of Abyssal Void Outside cktooth Maximum Security Prison, Feng Yuqing carried her luggage and looked at the vast sky. Thank you readers! The sky was dark blue, and a breeze blew past. The Qingfang civilization crushes all rebellion. Why would they pardon me? Feng Yuqing was puzzled. ¡°Feng Yuqing.¡± Apanying this voice was an approaching team. Feng Yuqing looked at these people in confusion. ¡°Feng Yuqing, please check yourtest civilization notice,¡± the officer leading the team said with a smile. ¡°Civilization notice?¡± Feng Yuqing immediately opened the projection, and a civilization notice appeared¡ª¡±Qingfang Civilization¡¯s Supreme Council¡¯s resolution on Flower Vige.¡± Feng Yuqing, member of the Qingfang Civilization¡¯s Supreme Council, has named a private in the Mother Stream Cosmic Sector ¡®Flower Vige.¡¯ The Supreme Council has approved Senator Feng Yuqing¡¯s motion. All citizens of Flower Vige are free to choose if they are willing to migrate to Flower Vige and be permanent residents there. The Qingfang civilization would assist in the migration and escort the Flower Vige members to the Mother Stream Cosmic Sector¡¯s Flower Vige. ¡­ ¡°Wh¡ª¡± Feng Yuqing stared at the civilization notification in a daze. ¡°Establish Flower Vige in another cosmic sector?¡± Feng Yuqing nced at the officer in front of her. ¡°Qingfang Civilization has allowed us to rebuild our civilization?¡± ¡°Yes, Senator Feng Yuqing.¡± The officer nodded. ¡°Senator Feng Yuqing?¡± Feng Yuqing was puzzled. ¡°When did I be a senator?¡± ¡°After being nominated by Speaker Landoway and unanimously approved by the Supreme Council, you have be the 3928th member of our Qingfang Civilization¡¯s Supreme Council,¡± the officer said with a smile. ¡°Senator Feng Yuqing, I believe you won¡¯t object to rebuilding Flower Vige in your name, right?¡± ¡°No objections.¡± Feng Yuqing was puzzled. ¡°But all of this¡­¡± ¡°You can ask your friend, Wu Qi, for the details,¡± the officer said with a smile. When Landoway and Toming met Xu Jingming, Wu Qi was beside them. Landoway and Toming naturally investigated and immediately learned of Wu Qi¡¯s rtionship with Feng Yuqing over the years. ¡°Ask Qi?¡± Feng Yuqing was naturally very familiar with Wu Qi and had a good rtionship with him, but it puzzled her even more. ¡°Although Qi is very impressive, he¡¯s only a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. He¡¯s nothing to the Qingfang Civilization.¡± The Qingfang Civilization was a huge civilization with more than 200 Origin lifeforms. Wu Qi was demoted despite the intercession of Keyu¡ªthe person in charge of the Demon Vanquishing Group. Buzz. Feng Yuqing looked at the elder on the projection, and the elder was extremely excited. ¡°Lass, how did you do it? How did you get the Qingfang Civilization to take the initiative to help us rebuild our civilization?¡± ¡°Elder Yu, I¡¯ll exin the reason to everyone in the virtual world tomorrow,¡± Feng Yuqing replied. At this moment, she didn¡¯t know the root cause. ¡°Alright.¡± The elder was excited. ¡°I never expected to see the day of the reconstruction of Flower Vige¡¯s civilization before my death. Hahaha, well done, Lass. Hahaha¡­¡± Feng Yuqing also smiled. Too many Flower Vige members were looking forward to this day. ¡­ In Wu Qi¡¯s personal space in the virtual world. Feng Yuqing and Wu Qi sat opposite each other. ¡°Qi.¡± Feng Yuqing stared at Wu Qi. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why did everything change in the blink of an eye? Didn¡¯t the Qingfang Civilization crush all rebellions?¡± ¡°Miss,¡± Wu Qi said with a smile, ¡°Young Master helped.¡± ¡°Young Master? Who¡¯s Young Master?¡± Feng Yuqing was puzzled. Wu Qi exined, ¡°Back in the Demon Vanquishing World, after Miss died, I waited until Young Master grew up! In reality, Lord Wu Ming descended into the Demon Vanquishing World and became him. I followed him around the world for more than ten years, and it was actually me following Lord Wu Ming for more than ten years¡­¡± Feng Yuqing was stunned. What? ¡°Residents of the Demon Vanquishing World are usually reced by AI when they are young. Only in the future will a real person¡¯s consciousness descend.¡± Feng Yuqing found it unbelievable. ¡°That virtual life in the Demon Vanquishing World¡­ Lord Wu Ming descended after my child became an adult?¡± Feng Yuqing was focused on rebuilding her civilization and knew a lot of information. The cosmic lifeforms who were slightly knowledgeable knew the most dazzling Origin lifeform of this era, Wu Ming, so Feng Yuqing naturally knew about him. ¡°Qi, did you already know this all along? That the young master you followed was Lord Wu Ming?¡± Feng Yuqing asked. ¡°I guessed it.¡± Wu Qi nodded. ¡°But I had never contacted him before.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t even mention it to me,¡± Feng Yuqing said. If I had known this, fewer Flower Vige citizens would have died over the years. ¡°After all, it was an experience in the virtual world. Since Young Master didn¡¯t take the initiative to contact me, I didn¡¯t dare disturb him, much less tell anyone,¡± Wu Qi exined. ¡°Young Master met me and found out the reason for my demotion. He specially met the two Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms of the Qingfang Civilization to discuss this matter.¡± Feng Yuqing came to a realization. ¡°So Lord Wu Ming met those two important figures from Qingfang Civilization.¡± Now that the important figures hade to an agreement, everything naturally fell into ce. ¡°Qi.¡± Feng Yuqing asked, ¡°Can I visit Lord Wu Ming? We¡¯re too indebted to him.¡± Wu Qi shook his head gently. ¡°No?¡± Feng Yuqing was puzzled. ¡°I¡¯ve asked if he wants to meet you, Miss,¡± Wu Qi said. ¡°Young Master said that there¡¯s no need to meet.¡± Xu Jingming knew what Uncle Qi cared about the most, so he helped rebuild the Flower Vige Civilization. He wasn¡¯t willing to meet strangers. Feng Yuqing was taken aback before nodding slightly. ¡°That¡¯s true. In fact, I never had any interactions with him.¡± ¡°Qi, what will you do in the future?¡± Feng Yuqing asked. ¡°I¡¯ll follow him in the future.¡± Wu Qi smiled. Feng Yuqing also sighed. ¡°Destiny is indeed magical. If your ex-wife knows about this, with her character, she would definitely change her mind.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all in the past.¡± Wu Qi shook his head and got up. ¡°Miss, Young Master¡¯s corporation has just been established, so there¡¯s still a lot to do. I¡¯ll make a move first.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Feng Yuqing got up. She knew very well that as a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform in the past, Wu Qi was considered a top talent, but as Lord Wu Ming¡¯s friend, he was already a towering tree! The reconstruction of the Flower Vige Civilization needed a tree to shelter them from the wind and rain. Qi¡­ He¡¯s too smart, Feng Yuqing thought. Wu Qi had once rejected her marriage proposal. Feng Yuqing was very cautious when interacting with Wu Qi, afraid that she would ruin their rtionship. For example, Wu Qi¡¯s ex-wife hadpletely destroyed that rtionship. ****** On a bustling habitable. More than a thousand cosmic lifeforms in uniform stood in the square and looked at the great existence fervently. ¡°Greetings, Lord Wu Ming.¡± The leader genuflected respectfully along with more than a thousand people; all of them were extremely respectful. At the front of the square, the ck-robed Xu Jingming stood there like a dark abyss that made one¡¯s heart palpitate. Beside him were Wu Qi and his children. Wu Qi could still hold his ground, but his children were a little nervous and afraid. Xu Jingming looked at the thousand-plus people calmly. Xu Jingming said, ¡°Uncle Qi, the Abyssal Void Group now has 1,000 habitables and 71,810 agricultural and minings. Theses are scattered across the three advanced cosmic civilizations and 5,632 Star Alliances. The poption under the Abyssal Void Group¡¯s jurisdiction is about 1.1 trillion. These people in front of me were selected from a poption of 1.1 trillion. They will be under yourmand in the future.¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master.¡± Wu Qi nodded. ¡°I¡¯ve already registered the Abyssal Void Group. Theses and poption are under the corporation¡¯s name,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The corporation¡¯s registration capital is ten quadrillion cosmic dors.¡± No matter how calm Wu Qi was, he couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Ten quadrillion?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The growth of the Pearwood Group was rtively stable. As his wife and daughter¡¯s management abilities improved, and as thepany expanded, Xu Jingming injected funds into it to slowly improve. However, the Abyssal Void Group was purely Xu Jingming¡¯s tool for simtion! It wasn¡¯t even rted to Earth¡¯s civilization, so he had invested so much. ¡°Understood.¡± Wu Qi calmed down, and his children listened in a daze. Ten quadrillion? And it¡¯s cosmic dors? ¡°Uncle Qi, your first mission in charge of the corporation is to select 30 geniuses on the evolutionary path from within the corporation. As for the level of the geniuses¡­ I¡¯ll use your children as the threshold,¡± Xu Jingming said. Wu Qi was puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s fine as long as they reach your children¡¯s talent,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I n on taking these 30 people in as disciples. Two of them shall be your son and daughter. Do you have any objections?¡± ¡°No.¡± Wu Qi was pleasantly surprised and immediately looked at his children. With a nce from their father, Wu Tanqiu and Wu Cheng¡¯an immediately understood. The two of them didn¡¯t hesitate to say respectfully, ¡°Greetings, Master.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were cold as he nodded slightly. ¡°Choose the disciples as soon as possible.¡± ¡°The selection will bepleted in ten days,¡± Wu Qi immediately said. Xu Jingming nodded slightly before disappearing into thin air. ¡°Contact me in the virtual world if anything happens in the future.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s voice echoed in Wu Qi¡¯s mind. ¡­ Xu Jingming lived in seclusion on a that housed a pirateir. He hadn¡¯t lost control many times over the years, and the number of pirates he had truly destroyed was actually limited. I¡¯ve sorted out Uncle Qi¡¯s karma for the imitation method. He¡¯ll follow me in the future, Xu Jingming thought. I established the Abyssal Void Group to prepare for the imitation method in the future. I can vaguely sense Master of the Abyssal Void¡­ He has monstrous authority in high-dimensional space. He has 30 disciples under him, and all of them follow him loyally. Xu Jingming also needed sufficient authority; the Abyssal Void Group was his henchmen! He also needed 30 disciples under him to help him expand his career! Visualizing the Abyssal Void! Xu Jingming sat cross-legged in a dark chamber and visualized Master of the Abyssal Void again. Master of the Abyssal Void was infinitely towering. Xu Jingming vaguely saw a pair of eyes on his originally blurry face. This is¡ª Eyes of Abyssal Void! Xu Jingming caught a glimpse of the pair of eyes, and the pair of eyes also saw him! The two looked at each other! Xu Jingming¡¯s head rumbled! Boom! The terrifying aura instantly destroyed everything in its surroundings, and the pirate Xu Jingming lived on turned ethereal. In fact, as he received more and more high-dimensional information, it became harder and harder to obtain more high-dimensional information. The probability of losing control was also decreasing. But recently, Xu Jingming had met Yang Qingshuo, Liu Hai, and a group of Earth-era rtives and friends. Then, he met Tejano, Uncle Qi, and the others. He sorted out his karma and finally reached a new limit. Xu Jingming saw the Eyes of Abyssal Void. Master of the Abyssal Void appeared in reality, standing at 10,000 kilometers tall. His figure was much smaller than thest time, but it was clearly clearer and more corporeal. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged at the chest of Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s figure. The surrounding space copsed and distorted. The destructive power from the descent of Abyssal Void¡¯s projection was already unbearable. Xu Jingming has grasped more high-dimensional information about Abyssal Void! The Abyssal Void projection that descended is also more realistic. On Spacetime Ind, a gray-robed figure silently looked at the well and saw Xu Jingming through a cosmic well. Abyssal Void¡¯s projection is more realistic and terrifying, but the range has narrowed to only 10,000 kilometers. Even if he loses control, the range will be smaller. The gray-robed figure nodded slightly. Chapter 613 - 613 Exacting Revenge 613 Exacting Revenge The imitation made Xu Jingming¡¯spatibility with Master of the Abyssal Void increase. This time, he could pry on the Eyes of Abyssal Void and receive more high-dimensional information. After a long time, the infusion of high-dimensional information became sparse, and Xu Jingming gradually regained consciousness. Buzz. Xu Jingming opened his eyes and realized that he was sitting cross-legged in the chest of Abyssal Void¡¯s figure. I can make Abyssal Void¡¯s figure descend into reality even while I¡¯m lucid? Xu Jingming could sense the horror of Abyssal Void¡¯s figure. It had super destructive power at a high-dimensional level, and looking at it directly dealt a super strong blow to the mind. With a thought, the projected Abyssal Void figure instantly disappeared, and the surrounding space returned to normal. Although he restrained everything, Xu Jingming still discovered the changes in his body. I didn¡¯t release an Abyssal Void figure, but it exists in my heart at all times. In Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness stood the towering Abyssal Void figure. There¡¯s no need to visualize or even think; it naturally exists in my heart. Previously, he still needed to visualize to pry on Abyssal Void. It now existed at all times. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind constantly kept in contact with Abyssal Void¡¯s figure. Eyes of Abyssal Void? Xu Jingming suddenly understood how to use it. He looked ahead coldly, and as far as his gaze could see, spacetime distorted and matter was annihted. Through my eyes, I can make the Abyssal Void in my heart reflect reality and the enemy¡¯s mind. Xu Jingming came to a realization. He had another means at his disposal¡ªthis was a psychic attack. The eyes were a bridge that transmitted the projection of Abyssal Void to the enemy. However, Xu Jingming could ¡®transmit¡¯ the Master of the Abyssal Void he understood now. It was far inferior to the true image of the Master of the Abyssal Void that Tutenmu had specially sent over to corrupt him. The deeper Xu Jingming¡¯s understanding of Master of the Abyssal Void, the more terrifying the Abyssal Void figure his eyes could transmit. The speed of improvement using imitation is indeed astonishing. Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. In the blink of an eye, I¡¯ve reached this stage. However, there are no abnormal emotions or abnormal consciousnesses yet. I can continue. Xu Jingming knew the dangers of imitation, but he was corrupted by high-dimensional powers. He had to take the risk to have hope of creating a miracle. I repay kindness with kindness, and I shall exact revenge on my enemies, Xu Jingming thought. I¡¯ve sorted out all the favors I¡¯ve owed over the years¡ªbe it during my time On Earth or in space. Of course, there were also some other friends, such as Jane, Yijiu, Sakar, Gu Shan, and so on. They had once been of help to him, and he had never returned the favor. However, he couldn¡¯t help much now. All he could do was temporarily take note. For example, the three Paramounts were also his benefactors. Be it bestowing the No. 9 Primordial Battle Armor or refining Ice Wine to maintain his lucidity, these were all favors. But for the three Paramounts, it didn¡¯t mean much if he didn¡¯t reach the Paramount realm. I can¡¯t repay their kindness. I can only take note of it for the time being. Vengeance? I was the only Origin lifeform on Earth. All the enemies on Earth have been dealt with, Xu Jingming thought. For example, Cheng Zihao had gone bankrupt even though Xu Jingming didn¡¯t target him after the virtual world became universal. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t pay attention to him amidst the torture of pain, regret, and poverty that Cheng Zihao suffered. He eventually died silently in a welfare organization. Even Cheng Zihao¡¯s father and brother ran into obstacles because of Xu Jingming and the Pearwood Group¡¯s extensive influence. Back when Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were forced into a corner, Cheng Zihao was the mastermind, but it was all thanks to his father¡¯s tacit approval. Therefore, the Pearwood Group didn¡¯t let go of Cheng Zihao¡¯s father¡­ The Pearwood Group only let them off after the Cheng family fell into destion and Cheng Zihao¡¯s father died. When the ck Moon civilization infiltrated Earth, there were many traitors! Some of them targeted Xu Jingming. However, after Xu Jingming became an Origin lifeform, they had long been dealt with. After I became an Origin lifeform, I became friends everywhere in the cosmic human race. No one is a mortal enemy, Xu Jingming thought. His talent was too dazzling, and the three Paramount realms paid attention to him. Therefore, he had friends everywhere! Everyone weed him with a smile. Just as Jane had said, Xu Jingming enjoyed far greater privileges than him. There are mortal enmities between foreign species in the universe, Xu Jingming thought. The Void Celestial, Tutenmu, made me a test subject and a stepping stone for his evolutionary path. Revenge? I can¡¯t see any hope now. Enemies internally to the human race. Strictly speaking, there¡¯s only one: Lunardo, Xu Jingming thought. After bing an Origin lifeform, no human became enemies with him. Before he became an Origin lifeform, he kept a low profile on Earth. Logically speaking, he shouldn¡¯t have any archenemies, but Lunardo hade knocking. I didn¡¯t leave Earth back then. Who knew that Lunardo would visit Earth¡­ Even though Tejano took a stand, he still used a dirty trick to attract the cosmic pirates, Xu Jingming thought. If Tejano hadn¡¯t sent the Yellow-Shirted Envoy, the waves of cosmic space pirates probably wouldn¡¯t have ceased. Lunardo¡¯s methods indeed infuriated Xu Jingming. This was because Lunardo held the malice of destroying Earth¡¯s civilization! This was already a very ¡®tactful¡¯ method of destroying a civilization. If it weren¡¯t for Tejano, Lunardo would¡¯ve been ten or a hundred times more ruthless. Back then¡­ Lunardo apologized to me when I became an Origin lifeform. I was a new Origin lifeform, so I couldn¡¯t deal with the Primestar civilization¡¯s royal family. For the sake of Earth¡¯s development, I couldn¡¯t be enemies with them back then, so I could only endure it, Xu Jingming thought. However¡­ I¡¯m no longer the same, Xu Jingming thought. I reached the limit of Lv. 10 in just 300 years and entered the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s top five; a testament to my talent. It¡¯s understandable that I lose control due to the high-dimensional corruption, Xu Jingming thought. This great karma is like a knife in my heart. I have to resolve this great karma. Xu Jingming smiled. This involves my evolutionary path. What I¡¯m doing isn¡¯t wrong in any way. Xu Jingming tapped open the projection. Buzz¡ª ¡°Lord Wu Ming, the Myriad Worlds Group is honored to serve you,¡± a purple-robed man suddenly said respectfully. ¡°I need to buy some information,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Information on the Primestar civilization royal family¡¯s descendant, Lunardo. It needs to be most detailed, including his residence in reality.¡± ¡°It will cost 100 billion cosmic dors,¡± answered the purple-robed man with a smile. Xu Jingming nodded and gently pressed the purchase button. ¡°Information has been sent to your ount, Lord Wu Ming,¡± said the purple-robed man. ¡°You¡¯ve already gathered the information?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Lunardo is the Primestar civilization¡¯s finance minister. He wields great power, and many customers buy his information. We have his information constantly updated,¡± the purple-robed man said with a smile. Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°Finance minister? That¡¯s quite powerful.¡± ¡°He¡¯s nothingpared to you, Lord Wu Ming,¡± the purple-robed man ttered. The Myriad Worlds Group had many customers, and Xu Jingming was definitely one of the top ten VIPs. Ordinary customers would pay a much higher price to buy Lunardo¡¯s information. The transmission was cut off. Xu Jingming checked the information regarding Lunardo. Lunardo is indeed greedy. Xu Jingming read. He lives on Lulu now? ****** In the vast territory of the high-level cosmic civilization¡ªthe Primestar civilization¡ªthe Extensive Gxy was Lunardo¡¯s private gxy. Lulu was his favorite private. Lulu. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Spaceships arrived one after another to visit Lord Lunardo in reality. In a towering pce. Lunardo was wearing a gorgeous sleeping robe and eating a sumptuous lunch. Hundreds of exquisite dishes only upied a small portion of the dining table. ¡°Lord Lunardo, our Winro family was wronged,¡± the Winro family¡¯s patriarch begged. ¡°Wronged?¡± Lunardo sat there slicing his meat. ¡°The special investigation team has already set off. They will provide me a detailed report. They definitely won¡¯t malign your Winro family.¡± ¡°The Winro family has several gxies and territories, and the family has many businesses. How can there be no cracks if you insist on finding one?¡± The Winro family patriarch begged, ¡°Lord Lunardo, please help. The investigation team suspects that we are paying two trillion less in taxes. We are willing to offer Lord Lunardo five trillion cosmic dors. I only hope that Lord Lunardo¡­¡± ¡°Once it¡¯s confirmed you pay less, the fine is determined ording to the scale of the business.¡± Lunardo continued eating with his head lowered without looking at the Winro family¡¯s patriarch. ¡°If I don¡¯t punish you thoroughly, how can I intimidate all those families? My Primestar civilization has a long history, but there are too many parasites. They need a proper example set for them.¡± ¡°Yes, we have to instill fear in them. Lord Lunardo, you¡¯ve worked hard. I wonder what it takes for you to be willing to save my Winro family?¡± the family patriarch asked. Only then did Lunardo look up and smile. ¡°50 trillion cosmic dors. I¡¯ll help you resolve all your troubles.¡± The family patriarch¡¯s face twitched. Their family only had a few gctic territories, and the cash flow the family could squeeze out was limited. 50 trillion? They probably had to mortgage a lot of assets. ¡°You can afford it,¡± Lunardo said. ¡°I¡¯ll give you ten seconds to consider. It¡¯ll be useless even if you pay it after ten seconds. 10, 9, 8¡­¡± ¡°Alright, alright,¡± the family patriarch said. ¡°I agree.¡± ¡°Very good.¡± Lunardo nodded. The reason why these people met in reality was that many things weren¡¯t suitable for conversation on the virtual world! There would be records of conversations on the virtual world¡ªevidence of a crime. As for his private, Lunardo was certain that nobody could record evidence. ¡°I heard Princess Wenro¡¯s performance previously. It was great,¡± Lunardo said. ¡°Send her to me to be my secretary. Is that fine?¡± ¡°N-no problem.¡± The family patriarch forced a smile. He knew very well what being Lunardo¡¯s secretary meant. ¡°Leave.¡± Lunardo waved his hand. The family patriarch immediately retreated respectfully. ¡°Next.¡± Lunardo raised his ss. ¡­ Guest after guest came to visit. Lunardo saw more than ten guests during lunch. As the younger brother of the Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor¡ªwho didn¡¯t have any children¡ªLunardo handled many matters. He even upied the extremely important position of finance minister¡ªfinance minister of an advanced cosmic civilization. ¡°That¡¯s all for the noon meetings. I¡¯m tired.¡± Lunardo got up. ¡°Master, there¡¯s a small matter,¡± the butler whispered. ¡°We¡¯ve already taken over your private, J. There are hundreds of millions of natives on the. What should we do with them?¡± Lunardo thought for a moment. ¡°Choose ten million good-looking ones to stay. Get rid of the rest and send them to the mines or sell them to a biologicalpany. Do whatever you want. In short¡­ It has to be legal.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Whatever you do is always legal and clean,¡± the butler said with a smile. ¡°Yeah.¡± Lunardo nodded and turned to leave. Chapter 614 - 614 Lunardo’s End 614 Lunardo¡¯s End On the grass outside the pce, Lunardo sat on a chair and closed his eyes as he yed a song. ¡°Lunardo!¡± A woman strode over with anger in her eyes. ¡°The royal family¡¯s 6th Ranch Zone has always been mine. What are you up to, deliberately blocking the review?¡± Lunardo¡ªwho had his eyes closed¡ªfrowned slightly and opened his eyes. ¡°Can¡¯t you wait for me to finish listening to this song? What a spoilsport.¡± The woman¡¯s expression was cold. ¡°I¡¯ve been on your for three days.¡± ¡°It¡¯s only been three days, and you¡¯ve already lost your patience?¡± Lunardo nced at the woman. Before his brother rose to prominence, he didn¡¯t have the right to stand in front of this woman when their branch declined. However, it was different now! ¡°Tell me, what do you want?¡± The woman looked at Lunardo coldly. ¡°Aunt Moyun,¡± Lunardo said with a smile, ¡°I repeat, the royal family¡¯s 6th Ranch Zone has always been the royal family¡¯s assets, not yours. You¡¯ve only rented it.¡± ¡°The 6th Ranch Zone has been mine since I was born,¡± the woman retorted angrily. ¡°But¡­ A thousand years have passed, and the lease has expired.¡± Lunardo smiled at the woman. ¡°I think the rent you give is too little; it doesn¡¯t match the value of the 6th Ranch Zone. I can¡¯t sign it!¡± ¡°You want to increase the rent?¡± The woman red at him. ¡°The price was too low back then because your grandfather was a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. The royal family favored you.¡± Lunardo shook his head. ¡°But you know the actual value of the 6th Ranch Zone. You want to renew it for another 1,000 years? I think the rent needs to start at least 100 times higher in price.¡± ¡°A hundred times?¡± The woman¡¯s expression changed. The gains from a thousand years of operation in the 6th Ranch Zone might not even be enough for the rent. ¡°I think this rent is very appropriate,¡± Lunardo said matter-of-factly. ¡°After all, your grandfather is already dead.¡± The woman was furious. ¡°Lunardo, that¡¯s pushing it. If you push me too far, I¡¯ll definitely impeach you with the others.¡± ¡°Impeach me? My brother is the emperor. How can you impeach me?¡± Lunardo scoffed. ¡°Is there a need to go overboard? Aunt Moyun, ask around. I¡¯m already very benevolent to you on ount that you¡¯re also part of the royal family.¡± The woman nodded. ¡°I know your reputation. Lunardo, you¡¯re so greedy and vicious. One day, you will suffer a bacsh!¡± ¡°Bacsh? Hahaha, that scares me!¡± Lunardoughed. ¡°I¡¯m the Primestar civilization¡¯s finance minister and the emperor¡¯s biological brother. Who can turn on me? Who? The evidence you can gather can¡¯t shake my position.¡± The woman fumed. ¡°Aunt Moyun, I¡¯m not stupid. I know thew very well.¡± Lunardo smiled brightly. ¡°My think tank can eliminate all possible dangers. You can¡¯t overthrow me.¡± ¡°Fine!¡± The woman turned around and left. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Lunardoughed even more happily. A figure appeared high in the sky above the grass. Lunardo, who was originallyughing heartily, suddenly widened his eyes and stoppedughing! He stared at the ck-robed figure in the sky in disbelief. An absolutely pitch-ck robe and cold eyes looked down when he appeared. An invisible aura inexplicably terrified all the surrounding living beings. Xu Jingming!!! Lunardo found it unbelievable. This was his private, and it had an extremely powerful security system. From a legal point of view, one couldn¡¯t trespass on his without his permission. Xu Jingming barged into his without any notice. When he came close, Lunardo turned horrified. ¡°Guardian!¡± Lunardo¡¯s voice turned sharp as he shouted anxiously. The woman, Moyun, who had left angrily, as well as the surrounding butlers and guards saw the cold ck-robed man in the sky. Their identities weren¡¯t ordinary, and they instantly recognized the person. Their hearts couldn¡¯t help but tremble. Boom! Among the guards was a Guardian! This was a Civilization-level smart bot worth one quadrillion cosmic dors. The moment the Guardian moved, it realized that spacetime hadpletely suppressed and sealed it. It became difficult for the Guardian to move, and it barely moved ten meters. As Xu Jingming¡¯s gazended on it, the Guardianpletely froze. Guardiansparable to newly-advanced Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms were helpless in front of Xu Jingming. ¡°It¡¯s Wu Ming!¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming!¡± Be it the woman, Moyun, the butler, or the guards, they were extremely nervous and didn¡¯t dare get involved. The highest status in the entire cosmic human race was ultimately an evolver. As for some powerful descendants, their power came because of evolvers. For example, Lunardo¡¯s power came from his brother, Lunarstar, who was the Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor. And the current Wu Ming was the most dazzling evolver in the current age! He outshone Lunarstar. In the eyes of the three Paramounts, Xu Jingming was probably more important than the emperor, Lunarstar. Whoosh. Xu Jingming slowlynded on the grass and looked at Lunardo without any fluctuations in his eyes. Lunardo¡¯s heart was filled with fear and unease. All he could do was squeeze out a smile. ¡°Lord Wu Ming, you frightened me. This is my private, and it¡¯s also equipped with a security defense system. For someone to actually break through the defense system ande close, I thought I had encountered an enemy.¡± ¡°You did encounter an enemy.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯m your enemy.¡± ¡°Ha¡­¡± The color in Lunardo¡¯s face drained, but he continued smiling. ¡°Hahaha, what a joke. Lord Wu Ming is a dazzling star of our cosmic human race. I¡¯ve always admired Lord Wu Ming. How can Lord Wu Ming be my enemy?¡± The surrounding people fell silent. Nobody dared to speak because the pressure from the ck-robed man, Wu Ming, was too terrifying. ¡°Lunardo.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°There¡¯s no need to doubt it or have any hopes. I¡¯m here today to kill you.¡± Lunardo¡¯s face immediately turned paler. ¡°No, no¡­ It must be a joke,¡± Lunardo said with a smile immediately. ¡°Moreover, I¡¯m a member of the Primestar civilization¡¯s royal family. I¡¯m protected by the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws. Lord Wu Ming, you have no right to kill me.¡± ¡°Killing you is overstepping my authority.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll probably have tens of millions of credit deducted as punishment.¡± Lunardo¡¯s face turned as white a sheet. It¡¯s really¡­ Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t conducting arge-scale massacre. Deducting tens of millions of credit for killing Lunardo¡ªwho wasn¡¯t even an Origin lifeform¡ªwas solely because he was a member of the royal family. ¡°It¡¯s not worth it. It¡¯s not worth deducting tens of millions of credit to kill me.¡± Lunardo smiled obsequiously. ¡°Lord Wu Ming, how will you spare me? Just tell me. I¡¯ll definitely satisfy you.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. Lunardo felt even more despair. He didn¡¯t sense any hope and immediately said, ¡°My brother is Lunarstar, the Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor. I¡¯m his only brother! He won¡¯t let you off if you kill me. The Primestar civilization¡¯s royal family won¡¯t let you off either. This is a slight to the entire royal family.¡± ¡°Contact your brother,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°What?¡± Lunardo was taken aback. ¡°Contact your brother, Lunarstar, now,¡± Xu Jingming said. Lunardo found it unbelievable. ¡°You want me to contact the outside world?¡± With the surrounding spacetime suppressed, Lunardo believed that he wouldn¡¯t be able to contact the outside world until his death. This Xu Jingming is crazy. He wants to kill me yet still wants me to contact the outside world? He¡¯s crazy. Although Lunardo found the other party crazy, he immediately opened a projection. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t stop him when he saw this. When imitating, I should imitate Master of the Abyssal Void. Master of the Abyssal Void is arrogant and willful by nature. There¡¯s no need to kill Lunardo secretly. It needs to be done in an unrestrained and open manner! Xu Jingming thought. The surrounding Moyun, the butler, and the guards watched this scene in a daze. They watched helplessly as Lunardo opened the projection and contacted the emperor, Lunarstar. ¡°Brother, Xu Jingming wants to kill me. He wants to kill me,¡± Lunardo immediately said anxiously the moment he contacted him. ¡°Save me, save me.¡± ¡°What?¡± Lunarstar was a little stunned. Xu Jingming walked to the projection and looked at Lunarstar. ¡°Lunarstar.¡± ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming.¡± Lunarstar smiled. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Is there a misunderstanding?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no misunderstanding.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Lunardo hasmitted countless crimes over the years. Don¡¯t you know as his elder brother? After bing Primestar civilization¡¯s finance minister, he hasmitted even more heinous crimes. As aw enforcer, I have the right to sentence him to¡­ death! I¡¯ll synchronize his criminal information with the virtual world.¡± ¡°You have no right. He¡¯s a member of the royal family; you have no right to kill him.¡± Lunarstar shuddered. ¡°Junior Brother Wu Ming, don¡¯t act rashly.¡± This lunatic wanted to kill someone just like that? ¡°I didn¡¯tmit a crime. I don¡¯t know. It was all done by my subordinates,¡± Lunardo exined. Xu Jingming looked at Lunarstar on the projection. ¡°I got him to contact you and let you see it with your own eyes so that you could learn your lesson! He¡¯s your brother, and he relies on your power! You have to bear half of the sins hemitted!¡± ¡°This time, I¡¯m only killing your brother¡ªthe culprit! If you continue to dote on your trusted aides and condone their wanton evil, it proves that you¡¯re not worthy of being the Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor!¡± ¡°When the timees, I¡¯ll publicly execute you like how I¡¯ll kill your brother today.¡± Xu Jingming looked at Lunarstar coldly. Lunarstar was stunned. Kill me? Kill me, the emperor? The coldness and madness in Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes made Lunarstar sense that this person wasn¡¯t joking. ¡°No, I know my mistake,¡± Lunardo said anxiously. Xu Jingming turned his head and nced at him, his eyes emitting a cold light. Under his gaze, Lunardo was annihted into nothingness, leaving nothing behind. Lunardo diedpletely annihted! The spectating woman, butler, and guards watched in a daze. The light curtain was also dissipating. When it dissipated, Lunarstar still couldn¡¯t believe all of this. He saw Xu Jingming sweep him a cold nce. Even through the light curtain¡ª ¡°Ahhhhh.¡± Lunarstar felt a terrifying darkness strike his brain as great fear grew. If they were face to face, Xu Jingming¡¯s nce would probably spell the end of Lunarstar. He dares to kill me! He¡¯s a lunatic. He¡¯ll do what he says. Lunarstar was very certain that Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t threatening him. If he continued condoning his trusted aides¡¯ wanton evil, he would be publicly executed next. ¡°Lunatic¡ªhe¡¯s really a lunatic,¡± Lunarstar muttered. ¡°He publicly executed a royal family member and the Primestar civilization¡¯s finance minister. I can¡¯t afford to offend you, but the Primordial Research Institute and the Cosmic Human Alliance will definitely hold you ountable.¡± Lunarstar felt aggrieved. He was the Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor, so he didn¡¯t have the right to manage Origin lifeforms from other cosmic sectors, let alone Xu Jingming. Legally, the Primordial Research Institute and the Cosmic Human Alliance had the right to punish Xu Jingming. Chapter 615 - 615 Investigation Team 615 Investigation Team On the grass outside the pce, Moyun, the butler, and the guards were horrified. On the one hand, they were shocked that the dignified finance minister, Lunardo, had been publicly executed. On the other hand, they were afraid that Lord Wu Ming would kill them as well. What is Lord Wu Ming doing? They were somewhat puzzled, but none of them moved. After Xu Jingming killed Lunardo, he stood still and raised his head slightly with his eyes closed. Repay kindness with kindness and exact vengeance! !! It¡¯s finally over. Xu Jingming felt extremelyfortable. He had finally sorted out his karma, and hispatibility with Abyssal Void¡¯s shadow deep down was rising. He naturally received more high-dimensional information. I can already receive so much high-dimensional information without visualization? Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. There are really many benefits from sorting out karma. Whoosh. With a step, Xu Jingming tore through the air and disappeared from the private, Lulu. In a distant cosmos, Xu Jingming sat cross-legged on a floating asteroid. Visualizing the Abyssal Void! After sorting out his karma, Xu Jingming focused on visualizing Abyssal Void¡¯s figure for the first time. The shadow of Abyssal Void that had always existed in his mind suddenly became much more towering and clearer with the visualization. Arge amount of high-dimensional information instantly inundated Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness. Boom. A terrifying aura surged in all directions, obliterating the asteroid and surging throughout the cosmos. This time, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t deliberately search for space pirateirs. However, he didn¡¯t harm any lives. ****** Lulu. Xu Jingming had a noble status and was peerlessly powerful. Nobody dared to stop him from killing Lunardo and leaving. However, the others on the couldn¡¯t leave even if they wanted to. Buzz! There were Moyun and some other important figures with noble statuses in the spaceships, as well as some personnel who were here to bribe Lunardo. They were terrified and uneasy; all they wanted was to leave early. ¡°The Primordial Research Institute and the Cosmic Human Alliance have already learned of the death of the¡¯s owner, Lord Lunardo. From this moment onward, entering and exiting is prohibited for Lulu. We are waiting for the Primordial Research Institute and the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s joint investigation team to arrive!¡± The security system¡¯s AI voice echoed across the. Lunardo was very willing to pay a price for his safety. Be it a Civilization-level smart bot Guardian or security defense systems of simr value, they were quite impressive. Although they couldn¡¯t stop Xu Jingming, they could stop these spaceships. ¡°We can¡¯t leave.¡± In her spaceship, Moyun shook her head. ¡°Master, Lunardo¡¯s death has nothing to do with you. It¡¯ll just take a little more time,¡± a maidservant said. Moyun shot a nce at the maidservant and scoffed. ¡°What do you know? The Primordial Research Institute¡¯s investigation team and the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s investigation team won¡¯t cut me any ck. They will interrogate me harshly Things won¡¯t be easy.¡± ¡°A harsh interrogation? Lord Wu Ming killed him, and it has nothing to do with you,¡± the maidservant said. ¡°They won¡¯t dare to interrogate Lord Wu Ming either.¡± Moyun shook her head. The maid blinked. Spaceships on Lulu were only allowed tond; everyone could only wait helplessly. Just three hourster. A ck spaceship arrived, breaking through the atmosphere and entering Lulu¡¯s atmosphere. The spaceship¡¯s hatch opened, and a group of humans in ck uniforms flew out. They looked down at the. ¡°The Primordial Research Institute¡¯s investigation team isn¡¯t here yet?¡± The leader of this group was an elderly man and woman. The elderly man¡¯s face was covered in wrinkles, but his back was straight, and he exuded a cold and murderous aura. Having been in the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s officialw enforcement agency for a long time, he was used to being domineering. ¡°The Primordial Research Institute isn¡¯t like us; it doesn¡¯t have an operation team on permanent duty.¡± The fat elderly woman beside him smiled warmly. ¡°They will only temporarily establish an operation team when the research institute¡¯s Origin lifeforms are involved. It will take a little more time.¡± ¡°Hmph, what a waste of time.¡± The elder was rather dissatisfied. ¡°ording to the orders, they will definitely arrive in six hours. Let¡¯s wait a little longer,¡± the elderly woman said. ¡°When the two investigation teams are here, we can carry out the joint investigation.¡± This was also to ensure that the rights and interests of Origin lifeforms weren¡¯t vited. Other than the official investigation team, the investigation team of the top factions had to be deployed to investigate Origin lifeforms. The two investigation teams had to supervise each other to ensure that the Origin lifeform wasn¡¯t framed or wronged. ¡°The Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s investigation team has arrived.¡± People from all over Lulu guessed it when they spotted the spaceship from afar, but this investigation team didn¡¯t descend. Instead, they waited patiently in midair. Another two hours passed. Another silver spaceship traversed the void, and six figures flew out. The Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s official investigation team immediately rendezvoused. The Primordial Research Institute¡¯s investigation team wasposed of a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform and five Origin lifeforms. The leader was a long-eared manMr. Yang. ¡°There are a total of 22 people in our official investigation team. This is our team leader, Bai Feng. I¡¯m deputy team leader, Yi Yunna,¡± the fat elderly woman said with a smile. ¡°Under Deputy Dean Redmond¡¯s orders, Mr. Yang will be the team leader and establish a temporary investigation team to be in charge of Lord Wu Ming¡¯s killing of Lunardo.¡± An Origin lifeform from the Primordial Research Institute said, ¡°We have to ensure that Lord Wu Ming isn¡¯t framed and that the entire investigation process is open and fair.¡± ¡°Framed?¡± The aged face of the official investigation team leader, Bai Feng, was filled with ridicule. ¡°Wu Ming contacted the Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor, His Majesty Lunarstar, through the virtual world and killed Lunardo publicly while the connection was still established! There¡¯s no framing involved.¡± The Primordial Research Institute¡¯s temporary investigation team leader, Mr. Yang, finally spoke and smiled. ¡°Wu Ming killed Lunardo, but we still need to investigate carefully the reason why.¡± ¡°First, I need your Primordial Research Institute to bring Wu Ming over,¡± Bai Feng ordered. ¡°I need him to cooperate with our investigation.¡± ¡°Bring Wu Ming here?¡± Mr. Yang shook his head gently. ¡°Sorry, he¡¯s uncontactable.¡± ¡°Uncontactable?¡± Bai Feng was stunned. ¡°We can¡¯t contact him either! What¡¯s wrong with Wu Ming? He isn¡¯t cooperating with the investigation after killing someone!¡± ¡°He has the right to remain silent,¡± Mr. Yang remarked with a smile. ¡°But he has the obligation to cooperate with the investigation!¡± Bai Feng was furious. ¡°You can pursue the matter of him not cooperating with the investigation and get the officials to punish him,¡± Mr. Yang said. ¡°For the officials to punish a peak Lv. 10 Origin lifeform that has contributed greatly, the review process will probably take a month. Moreover, it needs the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s approval¡± ¡°You guys are ridiculous.¡± Bai Feng was furious. ¡°The scions of the three royal families often act in an unbridled fashion.¡± Mr. Yang nced at him. ¡°Sometimes, a punishment is required.¡± Bai Feng became even angrier. The three royal families had a deep influence on the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s officials. After all, they were families of the three Paramounts and had a lot of say. Although the number of Paramount families in the billions of years was uncountable, the three Paramounts deliberately restrained the influence of the three royal families. However, the three royal families still tried their best to maintain their privileges. For example, Bai Feng was a scion of the Abyssal civilization¡¯s royal family. They also stood on the royal families¡¯ side when it came to the death of a scion. They had to suppress the arrogance of these Origin lifeforms. ¡°Search the area.¡± Bai Feng looked down. ¡°Interrogate everyone on Lulu and get to the bottom of this matter!¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the investigators behind him replied in unison. ¡°We¡¯ll assist in the investigation,¡± Mr. Yang said with a smile. ¡°Just make sure that the official investigation team doesn¡¯t do any framing.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± the five Origin lifeforms behind him answered. In space, Xu Jingmingwho was sitting cross-leggedopened his eyes, which seemed to contain a vast universe. The next step in the imitation method is to take in disciples, Xu Jingming thought. After sorting out his karma, he imitated Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s actions, allowing him to get closer and morepatible with him. In fact, I can already vaguely sense Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s intense emotions and will, but I don¡¯t dare to imitate that. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly, having learned of it after interacting with Secretary General cksky. If there were any future problems with the imitation method, it would first be an uncontroble abnormal emotion! If this continued, another consciousness would appear in the uncontroble emotions. That would be the end. Therefore, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare imitate His emotions and will. I¡¯ll imitate His behavior first and try my best to imitate what¡¯s on the surface so that I can receive more high-dimensional information, Xu Jingming thought. In his personal space in the virtual world. The Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s investigation team is contacting me? After Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness went online, he discovered that the other party was trying to contact him. Unfortunately, I¡¯ve set up a whitelist. Only those on the whitelist can contact me; the rest are blocked. Buzz. Xu Jingming contacted Uncle Qi. ¡°Young Master.¡± Uncle Qi¡¯s projection appeared beside him. ¡°Uncle Qi, have you selected 30 disciples for me?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°50 people have been selected; I¡¯ll send you the detailed information. Young Master, choose the 30 from them,¡± Wu Qi said. Although Xu Jingming had asked him to choose 30 people, Wu Qi felt that he would leave the selection of disciples to Young Master after the preliminary selection. Xu Jingming quickly received information on the 50 candidates. He swept his gaze and finished reading millions of words and watching arge number of videos. These 30. Xu Jingming instantly made a decision. He had long decided on Wu Qi¡¯s son and daughter, so he only needed to select 28 talented youths. ****** After three days of detailed reviews, the official investigation team was forced to change some of the investigation information in the face of the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s rebuttal evidence. ¡°An investigation should be fair and just,¡± Mr. Yang said as he personally signed his name. ¡°If you didn¡¯t have any bias, we would¡¯ve long signed it.¡± ¡°Hmph.¡± Team Leader Bai Feng was rather furious. The investigation results they had previously provided had some information beneficial to Xu Jingming erased, with the addition of information beneficial to Lunardo. This simple erasure and addition wasn¡¯t a fabrication, but it significantly affected the severity of the matter. The Primordial Research Institute¡¯s investigation team supervised and was aware of all the evidence. Therefore, they wouldn¡¯t agree to unfairness and would even provide ¡®evidence¡¯ to refute the case. Only with sufficient evidence could they refute. Therefore, itsted for three days before both parties signed off on the investigation. In fact, with the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s technology and the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s psychic abilities, it was very easy to interrogate ordinary people. They would unknowingly reveal everything. Logically speaking, the review could bepleted in a day. It took three days because of the dispute between the two investigation teams. The Primordial Research Institute clearly sent Yang over to protect Wu Ming to the best of their ability. However, how much influence can you have on the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s official judgment? Bai Feng reached out and tapped gently, sending the information to the officials. Buzz. Mr. Yang also sent the same information to the Primordial Research Institute. At the Primordial Research Institute headquarters, on the second floor of the same secluded building. The wide and fat Deputy Dean Redmond sat at his desk. A projection appeared in front of him, and the detailed information of the investigation appeared. As the acting dean, he was now the highest-ranking person in charge of the Primordial Research Institute! After all, the dean had been adventuring in high-dimensional space all this while. It cost him quite a bit to send his consciousness back once, so he naturally wouldn¡¯t waste his energy dealing with such trivial matters. ¡°That punk.¡± Deputy Dean Redmond looked at the information and smiled. Chapter 616 - 616 Judgment (Part 1) 616 Judgment (Part 1) The investigation report was very detailed; it recorded the grudge between Xu Jingming and Lunardo, as well as the detailed process of the public execution on Lulu. At the same time, it came with arge amount of interrogation information. For example, the royal Moyun and the others lost consciousness in the face of the investigation team¡¯s interrogation. They obediently exined everything like machines. This information is quite fair. Deputy Dean Redmond nodded and immediately extended his hand. A pen appeared in his hand, and he began writing his judgment: ¡°Wu Ming synchronized Lunardo¡¯s crimes with the virtual world and sentenced him to death. He also publicly executed him. First, this is an act that exceeds his authority. Second, the criminal evidence he provided isn¡¯t sufficient. Wu Ming ought to be punished in light of this!¡± ¡°Lunardo isn¡¯t an Origin lifeform. If he really died unjustly, an application for his resurrection would be fine. But with just him being killed, it¡¯s less of a crime.¡± Redmond continued writing. In the Cosmic Human Alliance, the value of different people was different. If one killed a great schr, the punishment would be much more serious. If one ughtered billions of people, the punishment would also be very harsh. ¡°Wu Ming has made outstanding contributions to the Hellion and Void Celestial battlefields and was corrupted by the Void Celestials¡¯ high-dimensional corruption. It¡¯s understandable for him to make minor mistakes due to his warped mind and consciousness.¡± It was verymon for powerful Origin lifeforms, especially evolvers from Eternal Academy¡¯s Abyss lineage, to act extreme and warped when their minds fell into the abyss. The cosmic human race was very tolerant of them. They wouldn¡¯t mind minor mistakes. ¡°Combining the three factors, the Primordial Research Institute has determined that one million credits will be deducted from Wu Ming as punishment.¡± Redmond forwarded it to the Cosmic Human Alliance officials after he was done writing. He shook his head slightly. Just because he¡¯s a member of the royal family, the three royal families are hopping mad over such a trivial matter¡­ The three Paramounts are indeed wise to restrict the influence of the three royal families. The three advanced civilizations are also limited to the three cosmic sectors and can¡¯t be expanded. If there are no restrictions, the entire cosmic human race will be at the mercy of the three royal families, Redmond thought. The three Paramount realm experts favored their families in the early stages. But with time, they realized¡­ If the three royal families were allowed to expand, they would eventually upy the entire cosmic human race. When that happened, the vitality of the entire race and their ability to nurture geniuses would be greatly reduced in every aspect. This was something the three Paramounts didn¡¯t want to see. In fact, with hundreds of millions of years passing, the three Paramounts didn¡¯t care about the three royal families because there were too many of them. ****** The Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s Third Supreme Court will carry out a trial ten dayster? Xu Jingming received this notification in the virtual world. Although he had set up a whitelist, this was an official notice. It would definitely be delivered. I have to attend when the timees? Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. Even the Cosmic Human Alliance wastes their energy on me just to kill a piece of trash. If I were one of the three Paramounts, I would¡¯ve long wiped out the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s brass! Unfortunately, I¡¯m weak now, so I can only let them try me. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were cold. This made Xu Jingming yearn to be stronger even more. Whoosh. Virtual worldwork, Abyssal Void Group world. ¡°Young Master.¡± Wu Qi bowed slightly when he saw Xu Jingming appear in the hall. Xu Jingming sat on the throne in the hall and said, ¡°Get my disciples to meet me.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Wu Qi nodded and immediately gave the order. Soon, a total of 30 young people gathered outside the hall before walking in together. They didn¡¯t look young, but in fact¡­ the youngest was only 16, and the oldest was only 53. With the long lifespans of cosmic lifeforms, 16 to 53 years old was indeed considered very young. ¡°Greetings, Master.¡± The 30 youths kneeled down respectfully. Xu Jingming¡¯s dark robe on the throne emitted an aura that made them involuntarily revere and submit. Xu Jingming looked down. Disciples? Xu Jingming thought to himself. To Master of the Abyssal Void, even the 30 disciples are only his pawns and tools. Anyone who dared to rebel or disobey would be punished by Master of the Abyssal Void! They were sentenced to death and revived so that they could redeem themselves¡­ Xu Jingming vaguely sensed Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s means. The dead were revived. The strength of weak high-dimensional lifeforms increased tenfold, a hundredfold, or even a thousandfold in a short period. It was easy for Master of the Abyssal Void. ¡°By bing my disciples,¡± Xu Jingming looked down and said, ¡°I¡¯ll give you legacies, evolutionary resources, money, authority¡­¡± These disciples burned with excitement. Xu Jingming looked at these disciples, and his eyes turned darker. ¡°I only have one rule¡ªthose who disobey me will die!¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± All the disciples continued kneeling respectfully. Lord Wu Ming was one of the top figures in the cosmic human race. They were willing to follow him loyally, so they naturally didn¡¯t think of rebelling. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the legacy hall,¡± Xu Jingming instructed. ¡°There are 72 cosmic legend legacies¡¯ first parts there. With this, you can cultivate to Lv. 9. These legacies are different from the manuals bought from the outside world; they contain detailed visualizations.¡± ¡°Each of you can choose three legacies. If you can be Origin lifeforms¡­ you can naturally enter top factions and learn the subsequent legacies.¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± The eyes of all the disciples burned. Cosmic legend legacies? They respectfully left and headed for the Legacy Hall. ¡°Young Master, giving them 72 cosmic legend legacies?¡± Wu Qi was surprised. ¡°It¡¯s only the first half,¡± Xu Jingming said. Top factions valued legacies at the Origin lifeform and high-dimensional lifeform stages. As for the basics in the early stages, they could still be bought. For example, Tejano studied Paramount realm legacies when he was aary lifeform. Even if the basics were leaked, it was nothing. Among the vast cosmic species, Origin lifeforms were considered one of the strong. High-dimensional lifeforms were the backbone of the race! ¡­ Ten days passed in the blink of an eye as Xu Jingming groomed his disciples. Virtual worldwork, Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s Third Supreme Court. There were already thousands of figures sitting in the spectator stands. Those who could sit in the spectator stands were either Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms or representatives of the three royal families. ¡°Brother Wu Ming is at the limit of Lv. 10, and he¡¯s the most dazzling genius of this era. He has to go to court for killing a piece of trash from the royal family?¡± ¡°The three royal families have a poption of billions. With so many of them, they shouldn¡¯t have so many privileges!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy for every Origin lifeform to be born, but what about the royal family? They were born royal! There are too many of them.¡± In the spectator stands, the Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms chatted. ¡°Our royal family is also about survival of the fittest,¡± the royal representative nearby rebuked angrily. ¡°Mediocre branches will be stripped of their royal status. If it weren¡¯t for his brother¡¯s outstanding talent, Lunardo would¡¯ve long been stripped of his title as Primestar.¡± ¡°If some aren¡¯t eliminated, the three royal families wouldn¡¯t number in the trillions but quintrillions or more considering the time span we operate in.¡± An Origin lifeform scoffed. ¡°He killed a piece of trash like Lunardo; yet we are getting the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s Supreme Court to try him?¡± ¡°It¡¯s you Origin lifeforms who are the bullies! All of you rely on your individual strength to do whatever you want!¡± the royal family representative berated angrily. Amidst themotion, more and more people attended the court hearing. ng! ng! ng! Suddenly, a bell rang. The entire courtroom fell silent, and the presiding judge appeared. Hu! The Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor, Lunarstar, also appeared in the front row. Hu! Xu Jingming also appeared in the front row on the other side! Hu! Deputy Dean Redmond, Guardian Whitejail, and Deputy Ind Lord Fasci¡ªthe representatives of the three strongest factions¡ªappeared. ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond, Guardian Whitejail, and Deputy Ind Lord Fasci, wee.¡± The presiding judge smiled and nodded at the three sitting there. The Supreme Court wasn¡¯t held easily. After all, many important figures had to appear every time it was held. ¡°Wee, 7,922 council members of the Cosmic Human Alliance Council.¡± ¡°Wee, 1,299 royal representatives.¡± ¡°Wee, 300 judges.¡± The judgment of the Supreme Court wasn¡¯t something the presiding judge could decide alone. It was mainly because the 300 judges had undergone strict selection and came from different factions in the cosmic human race¡¯s Star Alliance. Only then could they be judges. The presiding judge looked down. ¡°First, everyone, let¡¯s watch the entire case.¡± Xu Jingming¡ªwho was sitting in the front row¡ªalso watched an illusory scene appear in front of him. Back when Lunardo arrived on Earth and wanted to take Xu Jingming in as his guard and servant for life, he was rejected by Xu Jingming¡­ Tejano mediated! Lunardo left! He contacted the ck Moon civilization¡¯s Merilun, and finally, the ck Moon civilization decided to withdrawpletely. Space pirates attacked, and the Yellow-Shirted Envoy appeared¡­ Scenes were reenacted nearly perfectly. ¡°So Brother Wu Ming and Lunardo have such an old grudge.¡± The Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms came to a realization. Since the Cosmic Human Alliance had decided to investigate, they would naturally investigate the root of the matter. ¡­ The illusory scene kept evolving. It turned to Lulu. Xu Jingming¡ªwho was wearing a dark robe¡ªappeared in domineering fashion. He brazenly killed Lunardo while a call to Lunarstar was made; he even threatened thetter. After the execution, Xu Jingming traversed the void and left. ¡°This is a scene that has been traced back to the past and confirmed by Spacetime Ind,¡± the presiding judge said. ¡°Next, the Primestar civilization¡¯s royal family will make a statement.¡± ¡°Everyone.¡± The spokesperson representing the Primestar civilization¡¯s royal family got up and looked around. ¡°The entire case is very clear. Although Wu Ming has a noble status, there¡¯s no doubt that the Cosmic Human Alliance didn¡¯t give him the right to enforce thew on the three royal families. Even if Lunardomits a crime, Wu Ming doesn¡¯t have the right to enforce thew.¡± ¡°He killed someone despite not having the right to do so. He¡¯s clearly guilty!¡± ¡°He even contacted the emperor of our Primestar civilization and killed Lunardo while the call was connected. This is an even more serious provocation.¡± ¡°He also threatened the emperor¡ªthe emperor of an advanced civilization; this requires severe punishment!¡± ¡°I would like to point everyone¡¯s attention to the evidence he provided to the virtual world; it isn¡¯t enough to prove Lunardo¡¯s crimes.¡± ¡°Summarizing these few factors, he has shown tant disregard toward the royal family of an advanced civilization, ignored thews, and killed a member of the Primestar civilization¡¯s royal family at will. No royal family member can tolerate such humiliation!¡± the spokesperson continued angrily. ¡°He has to be severely punished! Our Primestar civilization¡¯s royal family requests that Wu Ming be severely punished!¡± Chapter 617 - 617 Judgment (Part 2) (1) 617 Judgment (Part 2) (1) The presiding judge nodded and nced at Xu Jingming. ¡°We shall now have the defendant¡¯s counsel make her statement.¡± Anky woman sat beside Xu Jingming. She was the counsel the Primordial Research Institute had selected for him. ¡°Everyone.¡± Thenky woman got up and looked around. ¡°Let¡¯s see what kind of person Lunardo is first. The Joint Investigation Team¡¯s investigation information has been sent to everyone. Everyone can read it carefully.¡± ¡°Lunardo is a very ipetent person. After he came to power, he roamed many cosmic sectors and bullied many weak civilizations in the name of visiting them. He plundered benefits and forced the geniuses of weak civilizations to sign lifelong contracts. Back then, he wanted Lord Wu Ming to be his guard and servant for the rest of his life, but Lord Wu Ming didn¡¯t agree, resulting in a conflict.¡± Thenky woman shook her head. ¡°Lord Wu Ming was recruited by the Primordial Research Institute and had the confidence to reject him, but what about the geniuses of other weak civilizations? All of them ended up under his control and became his ves.¡± ¡°If they had received proper grooming, these people stand a chance of bing Origin lifeforms,¡± thenky woman said. ¡°From the human race¡¯s point of view, Lunardo is a vermin.¡± ¡°After his brother, Lunarstar, inherited the throne, he gained great authority and truly revealed his fangs. As the Primestar civilization¡¯s finance minister and the emperor¡¯s younger brother, many families have been ruined because of him, and billions of natives have been wiped out because of him¡­¡± ¡°ording to the guests on Lulu, the evidence obtained from the investigation team is only the tip of the iceberg. It proves that Lunardo hasmitted heinous crimes.¡± ¡°Compared to that,¡± thenky woman said, ¡°Lord Wu Ming was born in a weak emerging civilization and only came into contact with the evolutionary method at the age of 29. He was already an Origin lifeform at the age of 60 and became a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform at the age of 251¡­ Ever since he became an Origin lifeform, he has been fighting the Hellions and Void Celestials. He has killed countless Hellion Origin lifeforms.¡± ¡°All these years, he has given up on his private time and evolutionary cultivation time to intercept the Hellions. His strength alone haspletely changed the situation on the Hellion battlefield,¡± thenky woman continued. ¡°He volunteered to head to the Void Celestial battlefield and won several consecutive battles. None of the Void Celestials¡¯ younger generation could threaten Lord Wu Ming. Eventually, their cosmic legendunched a sneak attack, causing Lord Wu Ming to be corrupted by high-dimensional powers.¡± ¡°After the high-dimensional corruption, although Lord Wu Ming is constantly tortured by the corruption, he still heads to the Hellion front line time and time again to intercept them,¡± thenky woman said. ¡°Worried that he would lose control after his corruption, he hasn¡¯t even stepped foot on his homeworld, Earth, or reunite with his family.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming¡¯s character is obvious to all; he¡¯s devoted to the human race. Even though he is corrupted by high-dimensional powers, he hasn¡¯t stopped!¡± Thenky woman said, ¡°And when he discovered Lunardo¡¯s sins¡­ Being corrupted by high-dimensional powers, he couldn¡¯t control himself. He wanted to uphold the dignity of thew and kill a vermin like Lunardo!¡± ¡°Yes, he couldn¡¯tpletely control himself because of the very high-dimensional powers he is corrupted with. Even so, I still think that he did a fine job! It suffices to intimidate more vermin,¡± thenky woman said. ¡°I rest my case.¡± The presiding judge nodded when he heard that. ¡°Uphold the dignity of thew? What a joke. He has no right to enforce thew on the royal family!¡± the Primestar civilization¡¯s royal spokesperson said. ¡°He is indisputably viting thew!¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming is corrupted by high-dimensional powers and can¡¯t perfectly control himself. This is very understandable,¡± thenky woman remarked. ¡°And a lunatic can¡¯t be punished?¡± the royal spokesperson shouted. ¡°Choose your words wisely. Lord Wu Ming has contributed greatly to the entire cosmic human race. He lost control because he was ambushed by aliens. In light of your disrespectful words, I request the court to mete out some punishment,¡± thenky woman said angrily. The royal family¡¯s spokesperson retorted, ¡°You call Lunardo names like ¡®scum¡¯ and ¡®vermin.¡¯ Why can¡¯t I call Wu Ming a ¡®lunatic?¡¯¡± ¡°Silence.¡± Even the sale of the cosmic fruits was in credits. Redmond had gained something from that special cosmic fruit, allowing his strength to improve further. He waspletely confident in bing a high-dimensional lifeform shortly. ¡°More than two billion credits?¡± In the spectator stands, be it the Lv. 10 council members or the royal family representatives, they were a little shocked. Two billion credits represented outstanding contributions on the one hand, and a huge amount of wealth on the other. Many people looked at Xu Jingming differently. Some were envious, jealous, and some had other thoughts. ¡°Spokesperson of the Primestar civilization¡¯s royal family, you are disrespectful to one who has contributed greatly. Since this is your first offense, I¡¯ll fine you 100 million cosmic dors. You will be expelled from the court if you repeat this transgression,¡± the presiding judge said. Cosmic humans had all kinds of rights to protect those who contributed greatly. They were the heroes of the entire species. ¡°Yes, Your Honor.¡± The royal family¡¯s spokesperson was rather aggrieved, but he could only ept the punishment obediently. 100 million cosmic dors was nothing, but if he was expelled from court for another offense¡­ it would be troublesome. The royal family needed to immediately arrange for another spokesperson. ¡°The other party believed that Lunardo deserved death, but that was because the joint investigation team had found enough evidence,¡± the royal spokesperson continued. ¡°When Wu Ming took action, there was no evidence to prove that Lunardo deserved death.¡± ¡­ The counsels from both sides spoke one after another. At the same time, they provided evidence to the council members, royal representatives, and judges. Chapter 618 - 618 Judgment (Part 2) (2) 618 Judgment (Part 2) (2) ¡°Time¡¯s up.¡± The presiding judge finally looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Defendant, please take the stand.¡± Xu Jingming got up. Although he restrained the terrifying dark fluctuations his mind and consciousness naturally emitted, it still made the surrounding people feel pressured. Xu Jingming calmly took a few steps forward. ¡°Defendant,¡± the presiding judge said, ¡°please state your case.¡± Xu Jingming nced at Lunarstar and the others in the distance and smiled, but his smile made many people¡¯s hearts tremble. As the imitation method deepened, he went further down the Heart Realm Force path. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes had terrifying offensive power, and his expression had the ability to affect people¡¯s hearts. When they saw Xu Jingming, it was as if they saw a terrifying existence in the darkness. ¡°It¡¯s very simple,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The Void Celestial¡¯s cosmic legend, Tutenmu, ambushed me and corrupted me.¡± ¡°The only way after being corrupted is toprehend the corruptive high-dimensional powers,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°In order to betterprehend them, I have been sorting out my karma. Otherwise, myprehension efficiency will be very low due to the entanglement of karma.¡± Many bystanders came to a realization. Sorting out karma? Karma entanglement affects one¡¯s mind andprehension? Sorting out karma probably helps the evolutionary path. Many watching Origin lifeforms pricked up their ears and listened carefully, drawing on his evolutionary experience. After all, the person standing there was the most dazzling peerless genius of the era. He naturally had his reasons. In fact, most Origin lifeforms didn¡¯t realize the importance of sorting out karma. Before Xu Jingming was corrupted, he didn¡¯t think that it was that important. Only powerful high-dimensional lifeforms would gradually value karma. ¡°To sort out karma, I have to repay kindness with kindness and exact vengeance on my enemies,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°On the one hand, I killed Lunardo to end that karma so that my mind wouldn¡¯t be affected by it and allow my evolutionary path to be smoother. On the other hand, it¡¯s also because he¡¯s guilty and deserves death!¡± The presiding judge looked to the other side. ¡°Representative of the Primestar civilization¡¯s royal family, what do you have to say?¡± Lunarstar got up. ¡°Your Majesty Lunarstar.¡± The presiding judge nodded slightly. ¡°Wu Ming killed a member of the royal family purely out of a personal grudge,¡± Lunarstar said. ¡°He might kill someone else because of another personal grudge of his.¡± ¡°If Lunardo hadn¡¯tmitted a heinous crime, I wouldn¡¯t have killed him,¡± Xu Jingming said, his eyes calm. ¡°Even if karma entanglements gue my cultivation, I wouldn¡¯t bother killing an innocent person.¡± He used spearmanship to temper his mind, but it was essentially a form of mental training. He pursued the Heart Realm Force path, so everything he did had to be in line with his heart. Of course, his current ¡®heart¡¯ was corrupted and warped. It was more inclined to Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s style of doing things. He killed those who deserved it. He would rather be gued by karma than kill those he shouldn¡¯t. ¡°You make it sound all rosy.¡± Lunarstar¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°You publicly killed my brother and even threatened me. You will kill me as well if I don¡¯t satisfy you.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t repent and continue to condone your trusted aides¡¯ wanton evil, I¡¯ll definitely kill you by publicly executing you,¡± Xu Jingming said to Lunarstar as he stood in the courtroom. Whoosh! The entire venue was in an uproar. ¡°Wu Ming!¡± Lunarstar pointed at Xu Jingming angrily. ¡°How dare you threaten the emperor of an advanced civilization here in the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s Supreme Court? You even talk about executing me. You¡¯re challenging the dignity of the royal family of an advanced civilization and the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s dean!¡± ¡°Xu Jingming, how dare you!¡± ¡°Who do you think you are to publicly execute the emperor?¡± ¡°This is a provocation to the dean!¡± Many royal representatives cursed angrily. The three Paramounts were the royal family¡¯s sore point. Anyone who dared to be disrespectful to the Paramounts would be targeted by the three royal families. ¡°Silence.¡± The presiding judge frowned. When the entire hall fell silent, he looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Defendant, are you threatening the emperor of an advanced civilization?¡± ¡°This isn¡¯t a threat; it¡¯s a piece of advice,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°The Dean, Eternal Academy Tower Master, and Ind Lord of Spacetime Ind descended at the same time to save me. I owe them a huge favor, so it¡¯s impossible for me to slight them. I only have respect and gratitude for the three Paramounts.¡± Everyone present had mixed emotions as they listened. The three Paramounts descended at the same time just to save Wu Ming? Many members of the royal family and Origin lifeforms had never seen a Paramount in their lives. ¡°I fully respect the three Paramounts. They have put in endless effort for the human race.¡± Xu Jingming looked at Lunarstar coldly. ¡°But there are some vermin who rely on their authority tomit evil wantonly. They are wasting the efforts of the three Paramounts. It¡¯s the same for Lunardo. Lunarstar dotes on his trusted aides and allows his brother tomit evil. It¡¯s also a waste of the three Paramounts¡¯ efforts!¡± Lunarstar frowned and exined, ¡°I only found out about my brother¡¯s actions after reading the investigation team¡¯s report. I didn¡¯t know much about it in the past.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t even know how unscrupulous your brother is? Then, you¡¯re ipetent,¡± Xu Jingmingmented. ¡°The emperor of an advanced civilization has a noble status, but he also shoulders endless responsibilities. If you¡¯re ipetent or you deliberately indulge and bring cmity to countless people, you¡¯re not worthy of being emperor.¡± ¡°This is a piece of advice. There won¡¯t be any talking next time,¡± Xu Jingming said calmly. ¡°Of course, the so-called public execution is only a small punishment. This is because you can be revived even if you die.¡± Lunarstar was stunned. ¡°It¡¯s not easy to be emperor of an advanced civilization. If you don¡¯t have the ability, don¡¯t be one.¡± Xu Jingming snorted and couldn¡¯t be bothered to say anything else. Chapter 619 - 619 Judgment (Part 2) (3) 619 Judgment (Part 2) (3) Lunarstar¡¯s expression was calm as he looked around. ¡°Everyone, it was my fault for not supervising my brother, Lunardo, but I believe everyone can see how arrogant Wu Ming is. He ignores thew and the dignity of an emperor of an advanced civilization. He¡¯s still the same in court with all the threats¡­ If he isn¡¯t punished severely, how can I protect the dignity of an advanced civilization¡¯s royal family and the three Paramounts?¡± ¡°I¡¯m already very puzzled why the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s Supreme Court would be holding a hearing over a trivial matter like killing a sinful vermin. If the punishment meted out is too heavy, I¡¯ll only doubt the fairness of the Cosmic Human Alliance.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at the presiding judge and shouted, ¡°I want to know if the Cosmic Human Alliance is an alliance of humans or an alliance of the three royal families!¡± ¡°If the judgment is unfair, I can only report it to the three Paramounts and get them to eliminate the cancer in the Cosmic Human Alliance,¡± Xu Jingming said as he stood there. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. The Cosmic Human Alliance has always been an alliance of the entire human race. Our fairness is also supervised by the virtual world,¡± the presiding judge said. ¡°There¡¯s no need to doubt this.¡± Lunarstar gritted his teeth in anger when he saw this. How can Xu Jingming be so arrogant? All the factions are here in the Supreme Court, yet he shows no fear? Lunarstar still had to pay attention to his status, but Xu Jingming was extremely frank. ¡°Do both parties have anything else to say?¡± the presiding judge asked. Of the two people below, one was the emperor of an advanced civilization, and the other was the most dazzling powerhouse on the evolutionary path. He was rather polite. ¡°No.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Everyone knows what he did,¡± Lunarstar said. ¡°I believe the judges wille to a fair decision.¡± ¡°Alright, the two of you can return to your seats.¡± The presiding judge nodded. ¡°Now, we shall have the 300 judges discuss.¡± The 300 judges began to give their verdicts on the projection in front of them. The Supreme Court wasn¡¯t something that could be decided by one person. 300 outstanding figures selected from different factions and industries would serve as judges. ording to the decision by the 300 of them, the virtual world would synthesize the final oue. Seconds and minutes passed. Xu Jingming sat in his seat, and Lunarstar sat in the distance and waited silently. ¡°From the joint opinion of 300 judges, Wu Ming is found to have overstepped his authority in hisw enforcement. The consequences are serious, with his intimidation of the Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor, Lunarstar, taken into ount. In view of Wu Ming¡¯s contributions to the human race and his high-dimensional corruption, Wu Ming will have 50 million credits deducted,¡± the presiding judge announced. ¡°Moreover, I¡¯ll also read out the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s verdict. Wu Ming will have one million credits deducted as punishment.¡± ¡°Based on the judgments of the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s Supreme Court and the Primordial Research Institute, theprehensive penalty shall be eight million credits! This will be the final judgment!¡± the presiding judge announced. Lunarstar¡¯s expression turned nasty when he heard that. Xu Jingming nodded slightly and thought to himself, The upper echelons of the Cosmic Human Alliance are quite smart. They aren¡¯tpletely in bed with the three royal families. If they want to make a fuss because of single vermin, it means that the brass needs some cleaning up. The trial ended, and the participants began to leave. ¡°Only eight million credits? He has more than two billion credits! What¡¯s that to him?¡± ¡°This is a p in the face for the three royal families.¡± Many royal representatives discussed angrily, but it was useless no matter how angry they were. The upper echelons of the Cosmic Human Alliance had long made a decision. ¡°After all, three Paramounts descended for him at the same time. Deputy Dean Redmond is most likely also at the Paramount realm. He also favors Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Wu Ming is extremely talented. Even though he¡¯s corrupted, it¡¯s still very easy for him to be a cosmic legend.¡± ¡°A cosmic legend with third-realm high-dimensional powers will be the strongest cosmic legend.¡± There¡¯s no need to provoke him. In the spectator stands, a few truly influential figures got up and left. They had already decided on the oue before the court hearing began. It was impossible for the Cosmic Human Alliance to offend Xu Jingming for a useless Lunardo. Chapter 620 - 620 Metamorphosis 620 Metamorphosis On the darknd, Lunarstar stood alone and looked at the calmke in front of him. Xu Jingming¡¯s personality changed drastically after he was corrupted by the high-dimensional power, Lunarstar thought. He does things at will, and he keeps it within the three Paramounts¡¯ tolerance levels. Although none of the third-realm high-dimensional corruption test subjects have ever reached the Paramount realm, there are still some who have be cosmic legends. With Xu Jingming¡¯s talent, he should be able to be a cosmic legend. Lunarstar had gathered sufficient information and determined that the probability of Xu Jingming bing a cosmic legend was extremely high. In fact, the Void Celestials also believed that Xu Jingming could be a cosmic legend! Otherwise, why would they help Tutenmu if there was nothing to be gained from the Abyssal Void path? Tutenmu had paid such a huge price because he believed that Xu Jingming would definitely have extremely high insights. He¡¯s already so unbridled. Who can stop him when he bes a cosmic legend? Lunarstar thought to himself. My status as emperor is meaningless to him. I have to change my way of dealing with him. For Lunarstar to climb to the throne amidst the royal family¡¯spetition, other than having high talent in the evolutionary path, he didn¡¯tck means. In fact, the murder of his brother, Lunardo, had happened too suddenly. Lunarstar was a little stunned¡­ For the sake of the emperor¡¯s dignity, he couldn¡¯t retreat! In fact, the three royal families were on the same side in this matter. Maintaining the dignity of the royal family was something the three royal families insisted on. We lost this trial. That¡¯s good. Nobody can me me for being too weak in the future, Lunarstar thought. Whoosh. A figure arrived in this world¡ªit was a middle-aged man. ¡°Lunarstar.¡± The middle-aged man¡¯s eyes were filled with anxiety. ¡°Father.¡± Lunarstar gazed at the man. ¡°Is this the end of this matter?¡± the middle-aged man asked. ¡°What about your brother?¡± ¡°What else can I do?¡± Lunarstar stared at his father. ¡°Continue provoking Wu Ming? Let him kill me because I infuriate him?¡± The middle-aged man said angrily and helplessly, ¡°I know we can¡¯t afford to offend Wu Ming, but your brother¡­ is your only brother. I heard that Paramounts can resurrect people. Why don¡¯t you let your brother enter the resurrection list?¡± ¡°Resurrection?¡± Lunarstar shook his head. ¡°The detailed information from the joint investigation team is enough to sentence Lunardo to death! A person doomed to be on death row isn¡¯t qualified to enter the resurrection list.¡± ¡°Death sentence?¡± The middle-aged man was a little stunned. ¡°You¡¯re the emperor of the Primestar civilization, yet you can¡¯t save your brother? I don¡¯t ask for him to have much authority. I just want him to live¡­¡± ¡°He can¡¯t!¡± Lunarstar shook his head. ¡°Alright, Father, you can leave.¡± ¡°Thebined forces of the three royal families couldn¡¯t defeat Wu Ming in court.¡± Lunarstar nced at his father. ¡°Are you forcing me into a corner?¡± ¡°Got it.¡± The middle-aged man nodded and left in dejection. Lunarstar watched his father leave, leaving him alone in the dark world. ¡°I¡¯m the emperor; I can pardon my brother¡­ At the very least, I can spare him from the death penalty,¡± Lunarstar murmured. ¡°I can then let him enter the resurrection list and have him resurrected with the many Origin lifeforms in the next resurrection.¡± ¡°However, the three Paramounts are only willing to resurrect Origin lifeforms and great schrs. As for ordinary lifeforms that aren¡¯t of great value to the human race, it will take a total of 100 million credits to revive them.¡± ¡°Pay 100 million credits for Lunardo?¡± Lunarstar shook his head gently. ¡°Moreover, it¡¯s a good thing that he¡¯s dead. There¡¯s one less burden.¡± Lunarstar looked at the calmke in front of him. ****** Virtual worldwork, Abyssal Void Group world. Xu Jingming came here after the trial ended. My words and actions constantly match Master of the Abyssal Void. I can sense the changes in my body. Xu Jingming stood high in the pce and looked down at the scenery. When my spearmanship tempers the mind, the shadow of Abyssal Void seems to fuse with my mind. My mind is growing. I feel myself bing more lucid, and it¡¯s getting easier to suppress the chaos. I¡¯ve received more high-dimensional information. The Heart Realm Force path is a smooth path; it¡¯s improving in every aspect. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t delighted. ¡°The deeper the imitation method, the faster the improvement, but it also bes more ¡®dangerous,¡¯¡± Xu Jingming murmured. He was very careful with every step and tried his best to avoid imitating Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s emotions and consciousness. He wanted the imitation method tost longer. ¡°Master!¡± A group of disciples came close and bowed respectfully. Xu Jingming turned around and looked at the 30 disciples. ¡°All of you have already chosen legacies,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Next, you will have to take on some corporation matters. Some of the corporation¡¯s habitables and agriculturals will be handed over to you. You will need topete with each other in the future.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give more rewards to the more outstanding ones.¡± Xu Jingming looked at them. ¡°But it¡¯s forbidden to engage in negativepetition.¡± ¡°Yes, Master,¡± all the disciples replied. ¡°Go.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The disciples left one after another. Wu Qi waited for the disciples to leave before saying, ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re leaving all thes in the corporation to these disciples? They¡¯re very young. The corporation¡¯s matters can be left to more mature managers.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. The Abyssal Void Group existed for the sake of imitation. Master of the Abyssal Void had 30 disciples under him who were deployed to fight wars everywhere. Xu Jingming divided his Abyssal Void Group almost equally into 30 portions. Every disciple was in charge of one portion, and the results of each disciple depended on their hard work. ¡°Uncle Qi.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°I need you to supervise them and ensure that they don¡¯t fight each other and that they are in a healthypetition.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Young Master.¡± Wu Qi nodded. His children were among these disciples. ¡­ The Abyssal Void Group had established 30 new subsidiaries, and Xu Jingming¡¯s 30 disciples were each in charge of a subsidiarypany. Time passed. The 30 disciples needed to work hard on their evolutionary path, and they had to put in the effort into the corporation¡¯s business. They all wanted to satisfy their master, Xu Jingming. ¡­ Hunter Cosmic Sector, Frost Star Alliance, Q27. This native originally had five countries. Humans generally had a lifespan of dozens of years, and it was a miracle for them to reach 100 years old. There were also some martial artists on this, but they were only jokes in front of the army. ¡°Martial arts can actually be cultivated to this extent?¡± ¡°The shrine¡¯s martial arts allows one to do amazing feats. It¡¯s unbelievable.¡± Some young warriors in the martial arts world came to the foot of the divine mountain and looked up at the shrine. ¡°It has only been seven years since the shrine appeared in the world, but it haspletely changed the world.¡± ¡°Back then, an envoy from the shrine appeared and obliterated the towering mountain with a single punch. The five countries bowed down immediately.¡± ¡°My Yu family¡¯s Spear Ancestor is already in his seventies. He received the teachings of the temple and actually turned young.¡± The young heroes chatted with each other. And on the divine mountain, in a towering pce. A group of cosmic lifeforms respectfully received Wu Cheng¡¯an. ¡°Your Excellency.¡± They were extremely respectful. ¡°How¡¯s the grooming of Q27¡¯s talents?¡± Wu Cheng¡¯an sat there. As one of Xu Jingming¡¯s 30 disciples, he held great authority, so his words and actions were quite influential. After all, nobody in the subsidiarypany could defy his will. ¡°Your Excellency, Q27 has been groomed using the Shrine¡¯s third model, making it easier for the¡¯s natives to ept it. In the past seven years, Q27 has nurtured 1,039 cosmic lifeforms, and one of them has reached Lv. 7,¡± one of them reported respectfully. ¡°It¡¯s only average.¡± Wu Cheng¡¯an frowned. ¡°I¡¯ll send you a copy of the effects of the 12 main Shrine methods on the variouss. Summarize them well. I hope you can give me a surprise next time.¡± The managers heaved a sigh of relief. Their jobs were saved. If their performance was too poor, they would probably lose this precious job on the spot. Half a dayter, Wu Cheng¡¯an went to meet thetest batch of young recruits. ¡°Your Excellency, please.¡± The Shrine Master apanied Wu Cheng¡¯an and looked at the young people in the square. He exined in a low voice, ¡°These are the fifth batch of recruits this year. There are a total of 7,902 people.¡± Wu Cheng¡¯an observed these young people and nodded slightly. ¡°Train them well. I¡¯ve expanded my subordinates to 75 habitables and more than 3,000 agricultural and pastorals. The performance of your habitable can only be considered average. If you don¡¯t improve significantly in three years, you will be demoted twice to manage the agricultural and pastorals.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Excellency. I definitely won¡¯t disappoint you,¡± the Shrine Master replied respectfully. ****** On a chaotic space pirate. Xu Jingming sat on the balcony and watched the cannon salvos in the distance. The Abyssal Void Group is developing steadily, and the 30 disciples are working hard. I¡¯ve also been tempering my mind with spearmanship in Combat Generals World, Xu Jingming thought. I¡¯m also bing more and morepatible with Master of the Abyssal Void. Sitting on the balcony, a blurry projection appeared behind him¡ªit was the shadow of Abyssal Void. On the street in the distance, two groups of people were arguing and cursing. ¡°Skeleton Ghost, what do you have to say for killing more than 100 of my brothers?¡± Arge group of people carrying technological weapons surrounded another group of more than ten people. ¡°Haha, it¡¯s funny how someone who runs shady shopses to bully me. They were asking for it!¡± A man with a metal skull chuckled strangely. His body had clearly undergone special cybeic transformation. ¡°One million cosmic dors. Pay up, and this matter will be over; otherwise¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha, that frightens me!¡± The metal skull manughed arrogantly. Hispanions behind him were even more unscrupulous. Without any warning, hispanions attacked one after another. Lasers shot out, and cannonballs rumbled, sending shockwaves! Once the two groups attacked, they ignored their surroundings, causing both sides of the street to explode. Buildings copsed, and some surrounding space pirates died in their sleep. ¡°It even affected the neighbors.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. The two groups of people suddenly stopped and stood there numbly. Then, they chose tomit suicide. Xu Jingming smiled happily when he saw this. In the seven years after the trial ended, Xu Jingming tried his best to avoid Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s emotions and consciousness when imitating. However, he did an imitation in other aspects. Over time, it had been ingrained into his bones. Xu Jingming smiled and looked at the chaotic space pirate. Suddenly, he ¡®saw¡¯ a truer side of the pirate¡ªa vaster side. High-dimensional space? Xu Jingming was stunned. For the first time, his mind spied on high-dimensional space. It turned out that through the years of imitation, his mind had unknowingly transformed to a high-dimensional level. Chapter 621 - 621 Saw What Shouldn’t Be Seen 621 Saw What Shouldn¡¯t Be Seen After cultivating the evolutionary method for 500 years, my mind has finally reached high-dimensional. Xu Jingming¡¯s psychic force ¡®watched¡¯ everything in front of him, and he sighed. To be a high-dimensional lifeform, three conditions had to be met. First, one¡¯s mental strength had to reach a high-dimensional level. Second, one had to grasp high-dimensional powers. Third, one had to construct the structure of a high-dimensional lifeform. And now, he had finally fulfilled the first rtively simple condition: a high-dimensional mind. For example, Senior Brother Yijiu, Mr. Yang, Lancel, Inzel, and the other older folk who had cultivated for tens of thousands of years had high-dimensional minds. However, they relied on time to slowly hone their minds to reach this level. After being corrupted by high-dimensional powers, I used more than 100 years to purify my mind and establish a foundation, Xu Jingming thought. My imitation methodter allowed me to advance by leaps and bounds! My mind has be morepatible with Master of the Abyssal Void, and my mental strength constantly changes¡­ Unknowingly, I¡¯ve reached high-dimensional. The speed of improvement in the imitation method surprised Xu Jingming. High-dimensional. After Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength underwent a qualitative change, it was much easier to suppress the chaos, and it was much easier to control the Primordial Battle Armor. After one¡¯s mental strength reaches high-dimensional, even if they need to partially suppress their mental chaos, a small portion of their high-dimensional mental strength can control the Primordial Battle Armor, allowing them to unleash strength that exceeds their past. Xu Jingming smiled. His mental strength had undergone a qualitative transformation. He could be said to have perfect control over the Primordial Battle Armor. My mental strength has increased greatly, and the might of Eyes of Abyssal Void has increased dramatically. Coupled with my perfect control over the Primordial Battle Armor, I¡¯m much stronger than before the high-dimensional corruption. Xu Jingming was very certain. To high-dimensional space, Xu Jingming thought. Whoosh! In an instant, he left the cosmos and entered high-dimensional space. This is high-dimensional space. Although Xu Jingming had used high-dimensional traveling many times, he was blind in there. He could only look down and see lower-dimensional scenes of the universe¡ªnothing from high-dimensional space. And this time¡­ he ¡®saw¡¯ it. It feels different to watch high-dimensional space. Xu Jingming was very shocked. It was like seeing a drawing on a two-dimensional piece of paper and suddenly seeing a three-dimensional scene. It was a scene with an additional dimension, and it was much more dazzling and exciting. Xu Jingming gazed upon the high-dimensional scenery. ¡°How beautiful,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. The area within his senses was actually a silent void in high-dimensional space. It looked ethereal, but just the void was so beautiful that it made Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tremble. It¡¯s unprecedentedly quiet here. There¡¯s no Force or countless energy fluctuations¡­ It¡¯s no wonder the three Paramounts remain active in high-dimensional space. Other than fighting for the species, high-dimensional space is also more fascinating, Xu Jingming thought. The scenery, matter, and vastness of the void¡­ There was a qualitative change in every aspect. There¡¯s also high-dimensional light! Xu Jingming¡¯s psychic force could sense high-dimensional light within a certain range. Not only did this light shine on his body, but it also shone on his mind and the Shadow of Abyssal Void in his mind. Light was everywhere! The light of the Primordial Star. Xu Jingming looked up into the distance¡ªit was the light in that direction. Xu Jingming sensed the light, and he also sensed the appearance of the Primordial Star. It looked like a very tiny speck of light. However, it was high and mighty! Its light illuminated endless high-dimensional space and countless universes¡­ ¡°Ha, hahaha¡­¡± Xu Jingming looked like he was crying andughing, and his eyes were filled with tears. When he first saw high-dimensional space, other than the infinite void, the only thing he could see was the distant Primordial Star. I once received the Primordial Star Conjecture legacy and obtained the memories of viewing the Primordial Star. Moreover, those are memories of watching it up close, butpared to the real Primordial Star, the memories in the legacy pale inparison. He was watching it from afar, but the shock brought about by viewing the real Primordial Star waspletely different. I was once corrupted by high-dimensional space and obtained Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s true projection. Back then, I felt that Master of the Abyssal Void was the ultimate end of everything¡ªthe source of all powers, the end point where the past, present, and future converged¡­ I felt that the power of the Primordial Star, the power of the Abyss, and all powers could be gathered in the Abyssal Void. Now, I realize how shallow I am. How can Iprehend the greatness of the Primordial Star without seeing it with my own eyes!? The dean¡¯s book is right¡ªthe Primordial Star is the greatest celestial body in high-dimensional space! Countless high-dimensional lifeforms are studying the Primordial Star. First, second, and even third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms¡­ will study the Primordial Star because it possesses the greatest strength. Xu Jingming closed his eyes and clearly sensed the distant Primordial Star with his psychic force. The Primordial Star illuminated his mind and the shadow of Abyssal Void in his mind. The power of the Primordial Star was undoubtedly above that of Abyssal Void. I¡¯m clearly corrupted, but the moment I see the Primordial Star, I realize how great it is. Xu Jingming knew very well that this meant that there was indeed a fundamental difference between the Primordial Star and Master of the Abyssal Void. Master of the Abyssal Void was a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform and the most terrifying lifeform. The Primordial Star far exceeded the most terrifying lifeform; it was the greatest high-dimensional celestial body. My previous understanding of the Dark Primordial Star is only the tip of the iceberg. Be it the Primordial Star Conjecture or the mes of the 36 patterned stone pirs in the auxiliary universe, they are all very superficial parts of the Primordial Star, Xu Jingming thought as a matter of course. Only by ¡®seeing¡¯ the true Primordial Star could he understand all the descriptions in the books. They were infinitely far from the true Primordial Star. ****** In his personal space in the virtual world. Wu Qi finally met his ex-wife with his children. ¡°Mom.¡± Wu Tanqiu and Wu Cheng¡¯an looked at their mother withplicated expressions. Their mother, Tan Yige, smiled and said, ¡°Tanqiu, Cheng¡¯an, Mom is participating in a training camp, so I can only contact you after the training ends. Don¡¯t be angry.¡± ¡°Mom, it¡¯s been ten years. You disappeared for ten years.¡± Wu Tanqiu¡¯s eyes turned red. ¡°It¡¯s only ten years. The two of you are cosmic lifeforms; ten years is nothing to you,¡± Tan Yige said with a smile. ¡°You¡¯re all grown up. You have to learn to be more mature.¡± ¡°No matter how busy you are, you can just inform us through the virtual world, right?¡± Wu Cheng¡¯an said. ¡°Can¡¯t you leave a message before the training?¡± ¡°This can also be considered a form of training for the two of you.¡± Tan Yige thought nothing of it. ¡°Training?¡± Wu Tanqiu and Wu Cheng¡¯an gazed at their mother. ¡°Mom, you divorced Dad and abandoned us back then. Now, you can¡¯t even be bothered to leave a message on the virtual world¡­ I really don¡¯t know why you became like this.¡± With that said, Wu Tanqiu disappeared. Wu Cheng¡¯an didn¡¯t say another word and also disappeared. ¡°Tanqiu, Cheng¡¯an¡­¡± Tan Yige was stunned. She looked at Wu Qi and said angrily, ¡°Wu Qi, what¡¯s wrong with you? You didn¡¯t tell me about our divorce and told the two children first? Didn¡¯t we agree to keep it from them?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t tell them.¡± Wu Qi shook his head. ¡°They found out by themselves.¡± ¡°They found out on their own? How is that possible?¡± Tan Yige sneered and stared at her ex-husband. ¡°Is my information that easy to find?¡± ¡°You think too highly of yourself.¡± Wu Qi shook his head and disappeared. Tan Yige¡¯s expression turned nasty. Aren¡¯t our children in theary prison with Wu Qi? How can they find out? Momentster. ¡°Lord Tan, this is the information you wanted.¡± The Myriad Worlds Group sent a message. Tan Yige opened it. The Abyssal Void Group¡¯s matter wasn¡¯t a secret. After all, it was publicly registered. Wu Tanqiu and Wu Cheng¡¯an were also in charge of separate branches. First Executive Officer Wu Qi of the Abyssal Void Group established by Lord Wu Ming with a registered capital of ten quadrillion cosmic dors? Tanqiu and Cheng¡¯an are both the corporation¡¯s upper management and the people in charge of branches? Tan Yige was a little stunned when she saw this. Wu Qi isn¡¯t someone who seeks to improve. How did he¡­ Tan Yige carefully read all the information. Wu Qi actually managed to cozy up to Lord Wu Ming and gain his favor. I underestimated him, Tan Yige thought. Lord Wu Ming is a top figure of the cosmic human race. I heard that he publicly killed the Primestar civilization¡¯s finance minister, Lunardo, and threatened to kill the Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor, Lunarstar. The three royal families couldn¡¯t do anything to Lord Wu Ming. I have to seize such an opportunity, Tan Yige thought. This is a good opportunity that my family has never had in millions of years. Although she was a genius and a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform, it was very difficult to cozy up to a powerful figure like Xu Jingming. This was because under normal circumstances, she didn¡¯t even have the chance to meet him. A word from such an important figure couldpletely change the fate of a family. It was far better than working hard for a million years. I¡¯ll take it slow. I can¡¯t rush it, Tan Yige thought. At the very least, from the looks of it, Lord Wu Ming strangely values my ex-husband. Wu Qi, Tanqiu, Cheng¡¯an¡­ have a very high status in the Abyssal Void Group. ¡­ Xu Jingming was in high-dimensional space when Tan Yige met Wu Qi and the others. He had stayed in high-dimensional space for three days, and he had seen enough of the Primordial Star. There was nothing new left. Whoosh. Xu Jingming left high-dimensional space and returned to the space pirate. He then came to a chamber and sat cross-legged. I haven¡¯t visualized Abyssal Void after obtaining a high-dimensional mind. Xu Jingming closed his eyes and began visualizing the figure in his memory. A towering figure. The robe of infinite darkness. And that cold face. Face? Xu Jingming finally ¡®saw¡¯ Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s face. After having a high-dimensional mind, he could see much more. But the moment he saw this face, Xu Jingming instantly realized that it wasn¡¯t something he should be looking at. However, it was toote! He could clearly see Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s face. Simrly, Master of the Abyssal Void was also looking at Xu Jingming. His eyes seemed to have light and emotion. His eyes were filled with¡­ endless pain! ¡°Ahhh!¡± Incredibly intense pain instantly rushed into Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness¡ªit was pain that drowned everything! Even the cumtive pain of all the living beings in the universe was far inferior to one-ten thousandth of it. This kind of pain was the strongest and most terrifying emotion from Master of the Abyssal Void. Such terrifying emotions not only impacted Xu Jingming¡¯s mind but also in all directions. ¡°Ahhh!¡± On the space pirate, countless pirates wailed in pain and cried. All of them were experiencing unbearable pain. This pain exceeded the limits of their consciousness, and they died in pain. Chapter 622 - 622 Cessation of the Imitation Method 622 Cessation of the Imitation Method Xu Jingming was the only one left on this pirate. Although the pain overwhelmed Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness and brought him endless pain, he didn¡¯t die from it thanks to his mental strength reaching high-dimensional. In fact, it was still unlikely for someone to die upon the advent of an abnormal emotion even though the imitation method was very dangerous. After all, those who could sense abnormal emotions through imitation weren¡¯t ordinary evolvers. They usually survived the emotional impact. Xu Jingming¡ªwho was curled up in pain in the chamber¡ªstaggered to his feet a few minutester. ¡°I, I¡­¡± Xu Jingming felt the world in front of him distort. With a step, he left the pirate and arrived in the vast cosmos. The lonely cosmos was extremely cold. Xu Jingming staggered a few steps in space, and the distortion of the world in front of him increased rapidly. He fell into aa again and floated in space. ¡°Who am I?¡± A few minutester, Xu Jingming opened his eyes. His hands moved, but his consciousness remained heavy. ¡°I feel terrible.¡± A few minutester, Xu Jingming woke up again and shed tears of inexplicable pain, but he fell unconscious again in just ten seconds. ¡­ Whoosh! Secretary General cksky appeared in space and looked at Xu Jingming lying there. He could sense the strong emotional impact emerging from thetter. Isn¡¯t it said that the appearance of ¡®abnormal emotions¡¯ in the imitation method is only the most superficial problem? Secretary General cksky watched. ¡°Why were the abnormal emotions Xu Jingming unleashed so terrifying? The emotions he dissipated caused all the space pirates on the to die from pain?¡± Spacetime Ind and the Primordial Research Institute had been constantly monitoring Xu Jingming. When they sensed something amiss, Secretary General cksky naturally rushed over. ¡°Nine,¡± Secretary General cksky called. ¡°Secretary General cksky.¡± A voice sounded from where Xu Jingming was¡ªit was the Primordial Battle Armor. ¡°How¡¯s your master?¡± cksky asked. ¡°He will faint for minutes after regaining consciousness for about ten seconds. This keeps repeating¡­ His consciousness has turned chaotic, and he can¡¯t tell reality from illusion,¡± Nine said worriedly. ¡°Secretary General cksky, is there any way to help him?¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do about it. He has to bear the consequences of the imitation method himself.¡± cksky shook his head gently and looked at the pirate in the distance. Buzz! Silently, the corpses of the pirates who had died in pain on the pirate disintegrated into nothingness, leaving only an empty. ¡°This is ultimately only an abnormal emotion and not an abnormal consciousness,¡± cksky said. ¡°As long as you protect your master, he will slowly get used to these abnormal emotions.¡± ¡°The legacy of third-realm high-dimensional powers is difficult to begin with,¡± cksky remarked. ¡°And your master wants to evolve into a high-dimensional lifeform without a legacy after being corrupted by the power of a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform. His hardships are only just beginning.¡± cksky left after saying that. ¡°This is only the beginning?¡± Nine became even more worried, but there was nothing it could do. ¡­ Xu Jingming alternated between waking up and fainting in the early stages. He only woke up for a short while while remaining unconscious for longer and longer periods. Half an hourter, Xu Jingming fell into apletea. Hey in space and drifted. Even the emotional impact emitted by his body had dissipated, and he was like a floating asteroid. Days passed. Boom! A mottled and old spaceship flew out of a torn wormhole and arrived in space. The low vibrations of the spaceship¡¯s engine¡ªwhich had long expired¡ªmade the cosmos tremble. ¡°Hahaha, isn¡¯t Blood Skull still fine?¡± In the spaceship¡¯smand hall, a group of pirate leaders gazed at the in the distance excitedly. ¡°Three months ago, we lost all contact with Blood Skull. I thought it was under attack and that the entire was damaged and plundered. From the looks of it, it hasn¡¯t been damaged.¡± A pirate leader watched with a smile. ¡°From the looks of it, the surface buildings are still intact.¡± ¡°Haha, we made the right choice by rushing over.¡± The eyes of these pirate leaders were filled with greed. ¡°There¡¯s a person out there!¡± a pirate leader suddenly shouted. ¡°A person?¡± The other leaders were puzzled. ¡°Look.¡± The pirate leader immediately stepped forward and tapped the screen in themand hall to zoom in. Through the spaceship¡¯s detection system, they discovered a humanoid creature lying in space. However, a person appeared too tiny in the vast cosmos. Only after zooming in did they see his appearance clearly. ¡°Who¡¯s this ck-robed man?¡± The pirate leaders watched in confusion. ¡°I don¡¯t know him.¡± ¡°He¡¯s probably dead lying in space.¡± They were filled with spections. ¡°However, his skin¡¯s color remains good. He probably has a top biological battle armor. Even if he¡¯s dead, it will protect his corpse.¡± A one-eyed pirate leader smiled. ¡°Send someone over and retrieve the corpse. We¡¯ll strip him of his biological battle armor and see how many treasures he has.¡± ¡°It¡¯s indeed abnormal to float in space like a living person.¡± ¡°He¡¯s definitely not an ordinary figure.¡± The pirates immediately sent their subordinates to take action. Soon, a small ship flew out of the spaceship and approached the floating humanoid creature. ¡°The ck-robed, ck-haired man doesn¡¯t look like an ordinary figure from just lying there. He¡¯s probably an important figure! Tsk, tsk, we¡¯re rich.¡± Three space pirates flew out of the small ship. The three of them were cosmic lifeforms who could fly in space. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Bring him to the ship.¡± A space pirate flew close and carefully reached out to grab the robe of the humanoid creature lying on the ground. With a light tug, the humanoid creature floated in the direction of the ship. The three pirates were very careful. With a few gentle tugs, they pulled the lying Xu Jingming into the ship. The moment he entered the ship¡ª Clunk! Clunk! Clunk! The freight machinery immediately grabbed Xu Jingming¡¯s body in a bid to ce him on a tform to secure him. But the moment the freight machinery mped around Xu Jingming¡¯s waist, he opened his eyes. The three space pirates¡¯ expressions changed in fright when they saw that. Xu Jingming¡¯s opened eyes were filled with endless pain. ¡°All of you deserve death!¡± He was furious. As Xu Jingming stared at the three space pirates in front of him, intense emotional fluctuations instantly radiated from him, affecting more than ten million kilometers. In the old spaceship in the distance, the space pirate leaders and arge number of space pirates¡ªwho were anxiously waiting for their harvest¡ªfell to the ground with pain in their eyes. The remaining space pirates on Blood Skull werepletely wiped out today. After destroying the space pirates, Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes gradually regained their rationality. Damn it, damn it, damn it¡­ The world in Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes was blood-colored. I¡¯m Xu Jingming. I was affected by Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s abnormal emotions. Xu Jingming suddenly jolted and finally knew who he was and everything. He immediately flipped his hand and took out the Ice Wine, drinking several mouthfuls in a row. The Ice Wine entered his body, causing his mind to suddenly calm down and suppress all his chaotic consciousness. I¡¯m lucid. Only then did Xu Jingming trulye to his senses. He saw his surroundings clearly and distinguished reality from illusion. ¡°Master, you¡¯re awake?¡± Nine was excited and delighted. ¡°It¡¯s been three months. You¡¯re finally awake.¡± Xu Jingming looked around. It wasn¡¯t only the three space pirates beside him; he also saw the space pirates in the old spaceship. ¡°These space pirates died because of me?¡± ¡°Yes, Master. They died before you fully regained consciousness when you suddenly snapped awake. The abnormal emotions affected your surroundings. In fact, the space pirates on that were also wiped out. Secretary General cksky came and dealt with the corpses,¡± Nine exined. Whoosh. Xu Jingming instantly exited the ship. The ship and all the corpses of the space pirates in the old spaceship silently turned to dust. I do have to stay away from normal cosmic human society now. Xu Jingming sighed, and pain surfaced in his eyes. Why do I feel so terrible? He took a step. Xu Jingming arrived at the edge of a ster system. It feels terrible. Xu Jingming felt as if his heart was being torn apart. The endless affliction gave him the desire to destroy, and he immediately opened his mouth. Whoosh. Countless mes surged into Xu Jingming¡¯s mouth from the star in front of him. He swallowed the countless mes from the entire star in one gulp. As Xu Jingming absorbed them, the entire star disintegrated, and the mes and shattered matter constantly surged into his mouth. In just five minutes, a star waspletely devoured by Xu Jingming. Boom! Xu Jingming stood there, and the Dark Primordial Star appeared behind him. Just seeing this Dark Primordial Star made one go crazy with fear. Thick emotions werepletely fused into it. ¡°Use the Primordial Star to suppress the pain,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. The Dark Primordial Star behind him became even more terrifying. After seeing the true Primordial Star, the miniature Primordial Star Xu Jingming used with the Primordial Fire Bead in his body was clearly stronger. From this moment onward, I have to cease the imitation andpletely abandon it. Xu Jingming¡¯s robe fluttered, and it turned fiery-red. The fiery-red-robed Xu Jingming¡¯s aura soared into the sky, and a huge Dark Primordial Star floated behind him. ¡­ Virtual worldwork, Abyssal Void Group world. ¡°Young Master.¡± Wu Qi looked at Xu Jingming. The fiery-red-robed Xu Jingming sat on his throne. Wu Qi was surprised when he saw him. His young master¡¯s aura was previously dark and terrifying, but now, his aura was even more violent and crazy. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°This is only the virtual world.¡± ¡°Young Master, what¡¯s up with you now?¡± Wu Qi was worried. ¡°Just don¡¯t meet me in reality,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I have an emergency mission for you. You need to carry it out immediately.¡± ¡°Young Master, tell me,¡± Wu Qi immediately said. ¡°From today onward, you will have full authority to manage the Abyssal Void Group. Strip all the previous disciples of their control over the branches,¡± Xu Jingming instructed. ¡°Your suggestion is right; we should get a more mature team to manage the entirepany. I need you to form a team.¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master.¡± Wu Qi was a little puzzled. He was previously puzzled as to why such arge corporation divided its operations into 30 portions on average. It didn¡¯t make sense for it to be handed over to 30 disciples. Now, his young master had finally changed it. ¡°Young Master, what about your disciples?¡± Wu Qi asked. ¡°You handle them,¡± Xu Jingming instructed. ¡°Understood.¡± Wu Qi nodded. When he looked up, Xu Jingming¡ªwho was sitting on his throne¡ªhad already disappeared. What¡¯s wrong with Young Master? Wu Qi was a little worried, but he immediately carried out his young master¡¯s orders. Chapter 623 - 623 Accommodation, Refinement, Condensation 623 Amodation, Refinement, Condensation The Abyssal Void Group¡¯s internal structure quickly changed. The special status of the 30 disciples was stripped away, and the management team Wu Qi had established began to truly take control of the corporation. Although some disciples were very dissatisfied and even took the initiative to contact Xu Jingming, he ignored them all. ¡°Disciples? Just stick to the normal grooming paths.¡± Xu Jingming stopped imitating Master of the Abyssal Void and naturally kept to his own beliefs. His disciples were strong, capable, and outstanding, so they naturally had more responsibilities. If they were mediocre and ipetent, they naturally weren¡¯t qualified to wield authority. For example, Lunardo was clearly ipetent; it was disastrous if he wielded too much power. Abnormal emotions! On a deste, Xu Jingming¡ªwho was dressed in a fiery-red robe¡ªsat cross-legged for three days. In the past three days, he took in the impact from the mental affliction. He also sorted out all the high-dimensional information he had obtained. Although I¡¯ve ceased the imitation method, I¡¯ve still received a lot of high-dimensional information. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t regret his choice at all. Without the imitation method, how could he obtain so much high-dimensional information on the Heart Realm Force path? Seize one of the Void Celestial¡¯s five legacies, the Abyssal Void legacy? Over the years, no high-dimensional lifeform like the dean and others had obtained the five Void Celestial legacies. How could he, who wasn¡¯t even a high-dimensional lifeform, obtain the Abyssal Void legacies given Gumo¡¯s means? Even if he obtained it, Gumo would probably personally kill Xu Jingming and erase this legacy memory to prevent it from leaking. Even if the humans revived Xu Jingming, he wouldn¡¯t be able to recover his memories. Therefore, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have any extravagant hopes for the Abyssal Void legacy from the beginning. After receiving so much high-dimensional information, the Heart Realm Force path has be rtively clear. Xu Jingming knew very well how to take this path. Heart Realm Force has to amodate other paths. For example, when I practiced the Dark Primordial Star with my spearmanship, it ultimately produced impurities in my mind. Back then, I stopped the cultivation path that amodated the Dark Primordial Star. In fact, this is a Great Dao! How do I condense mental strength? How do I condense it into Heart Realm Force? I have to amodate other paths and produce impurities! Then, I have to refine the impurities and condense my mind to make it pure. Then, I¡¯ll continue to amodate¡­ refine the impurities, and condense my mind. Amodate, refine, and condense. Each condensation and purification process allows my mind to amodate more. When I¡¯ve amodated plenty of insights, they can form a Heart Realm. Pure mental strength can still be transformed into Heart Realm Force. Xu Jingming was very certain of the route. I¡¯ve learned a lot of high-dimensional information about this route. There might still be some obstacles I don¡¯t know about, but the overall route is right. And amodating the Dark Primordial Star is a very good choice. This is because the upper limit of the Dark Primordial Star is extremely high. It¡¯s very easy to form a Heart Realm with it. Xu Jingming knew the Dark Primordial Star¡¯s upper limit very well after seeing it. Moreover¡­ The only way I know to suppress abnormal emotions is to use the Dark Primordial Star. Xu Jingming frowned. Abnormal emotions are the most obvious pitfall of the imitation method, but I can¡¯t resolve it. Emotions originate from the mind. ording to the high-dimensional information I received, abnormal emotions are like saplings, and the mind is soil! It¡¯s rooted in my mind. The stronger my mental strength, the stronger the abnormal emotions. Xu Jingming frowned. This is the Shadow of Abyssal Void. It¡¯s an abnormal emotion that has seeped into my mind; I can¡¯t expel it at all! The stronger one¡¯s mind was, the stronger the abnormal emotions. How terrifying. Xu Jingming sighed. He couldn¡¯t see any hope of resolving the most superficial aftereffects. How despairing was a worsened abnormal consciousness? No wonder it¡¯s said pushing forward with the imitation method once an abnormal consciousness appears will only spell doom, Xu Jingming thought to himself. ****** Virtual world, Combat Generals World. There were a total of 34 Combat Generals Worlds, corresponding to the 34 cosmic sectors. Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness could descend on any, allowing him to head to any Combat Generals World. There are too many Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms in the 34 cosmic sectors. Even if few register ounts in Combat Generals World, the number is still staggering. Xu Jingming was at the top of a snow mountain in Combat Generals World. The fiery-red-robed him held a wine jar and drank as he looked down at the vastnd. It¡¯s time to choose the next target. A map unfolded in front of Xu Jingming. It¡¯s you, Cheng Wanshi. Whoosh. After throwing the wine jar, Xu Jingming took a step and used his privileges given by the Combat Generals World to head close to Cheng Wanshi. Xu Jingming appeared beside a street and looked at the Cheng residence in front of him. The Cheng residence¡¯s door was wide open, and there were many guests. Xu Jingming leisurely walked to the door and followed the other guests in. ¡°Myst name is Xu.¡± Xu Jingming threw a gold bar. ¡°Mr. Xu, ten taels of gold,¡± the servants at the door shouted after putting away the gold bars and letting Xu Jingming enter the residence. Xu Jingming enjoyed the bustling scene. The Chengs were hosting a banquet in the widest front yard. At a nce, there were more than 100 tables. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t in a hurry to make a move and casually chose a seat. ¡°Let¡¯s dig in.¡± Xu Jingming joined in the bustle happily. The guests chatted happily as all kinds of fine wine and dishes were delivered. ¡°You are?¡± a rich businessman sitting at the same table asked. ¡°Myst name is Xu,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile, having already begun eating. The rich businessman smiled and didn¡¯t say anything else. It¡¯s really lively. The guests are all smiling, and the host is also beaming. I also want to blend in and be happy together, but why is it so painful? Xu Jingming drank. It was so ufortable that he wanted to cry. His heart felt like it was being torn apart from the pain. I cherish joy even more after experiencing pain. Unfortunately, I can¡¯t truly enjoy it. Xu Jingming put down his wine ss and looked at his distant target, Cheng Wanshi. Cheng Wanshi was Manor Lord Cheng. ¡°Today is a joyous asion for me to marry my 19th wife. Thank you foring to my wedding banquet. Enjoy yourself with the food and drinks provided.¡± Cheng Wanshi¡ªwho was as stocky as a ck bear¡ªwas wearing a groom¡¯s suit as he grinned happily. ¡°Lord Cheng likes crowds and beauties. It¡¯s our city¡¯s blessing.¡± ¡°Guan City is located at the border. Lord Cheng is a famousbat general; he alone is enough to guard Guan City¡­ With him around, Guan City will be safe.¡± The guests spoke. These city nobles attending the wedding banquet felt that Lord Cheng Wanshi was a good person. ¡°Cheng Wanshi!¡± Suddenly, a childish roar sounded. ¡°Oh?¡± Cheng Wanshi turned his head, and all the guests looked over. Xu Jingming held a wine sk and watched. It was a handsome youth. The handsome youth was filled with anger. ¡°Cheng Wanshi, all your previous 18 wives died. Now, you still want to marry my sister? You demon, let my sister go.¡± A middle-aged guest stood up and said angrily, ¡°Unfilial son, get lost.¡± ¡°You gave Sis to this demon. You¡¯re not worthy of being my father.¡± The handsome youth was furious. ¡°Today is a joyous day. I don¡¯t want to see blood.¡± Cheng Wanshi smiled. ¡°Guards, lock this kid in the dungeon.¡± ¡°Cheng Wanshi, you demon. How many lives have you taken over the years? Are you nobles blind?¡± The youth looked around and cursed angrily. ¡°Young man, you¡¯re really insensible!¡± ¡°Nonsense!¡± The guests shouted angrily. Xu Jingming drank and watched this scene. Someone at his table whispered, ¡°The Liang family¡¯s brat is really stupid! Lord Cheng is like the king of Guan City. What¡¯s the big deal about getting some beauties?¡± Hmm. Xu Jingming got up and put down the wine sk. ¡°Cheng Wanshi,¡± Xu Jingming said. His voice was very ordinary, but it naturally resounded throughout the front yard, suppressing the mor of more than 100 tables of guests. Everyone was surprised. Cheng Wanshi looked over and saw Xu Jingming. ¡°You sure know how to have fun, don¡¯t you?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Did you have a good time?¡± ¡°Hahaha, I naturally need to have fun havinge to this world.¡± Cheng Wanshi stared at Xu Jingming. He realized that the person who came was probably a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform in reality. ¡°How can you experience happiness without tasting pain?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°I¡¯m here to help you experience pain.¡± ¡°You have a death wish.¡± Cheng Wanshi¡¯s expression sank. ¡°Report your name.¡± Xu Jingming grinned. ¡°Spear Demon!¡± Spear Demon? Cheng Wanshi¡¯s heart trembled as he carefully observed Xu Jingming. ¡°Your robe¡­¡± In the Combat Generals World, there was a legend of Spear Demon! Spear Demon wore a ck robe and was good at using a spear. He was invincible. ¡°Are you ready tovish the pain?¡± Xu Jingming grinned. Whoosh. Cheng Wanshi darted into the distance and drew a saber. ¡°Watch out.¡± Xu Jingming used his spearmanship to produce the Dark Primordial Star. The two parties shed like lightning, and a terrifying might spread in all directions, scaring the guests and servants into hurriedly fleeing in all directions. ¡°How terrifying.¡± ¡°Another Combat General.¡± These guests and servants were filled with fear. Abat general could fight an army alone, so how could they dare to interfere? Xu Jingming¡¯sbat style was different from the past. He didn¡¯t pursue killing the enemy again but torturing his opponent! He tortured his opponent time and time again without killing them, leaving them in a sorry state and in pain. In just three minutes, Cheng Wanshi¡¯s clothes were in tatters, and his body was covered in wounds. He was pressed to the ground by the spear again and couldn¡¯t look up. He growled like a pig waiting to be ughtered, ¡°Kill me, kill me.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t even withstand this bit of torture, yet you want to be an Origin lifeform?¡± Xu Jingming scoffed. ¡°Ahhh.¡± Cheng Wanshi¡ªwho was pressed down¡ªgrabbed gravel from the ground and threw it at Xu Jingming. The gravel tore through the air like bullets. Xu Jingming¡¯s spear spun to block the gravel, but Cheng Wanshi continued charging over. Then, he was crushed. He was crushed time and time again. ¡°Senior Spear Demon.¡± Cheng Wanshiy there and whispered, ¡°I know you want to help me, but I¡¯ve had enough.¡± ¡°Giving up on resisting so quickly? What a piece of trash.¡± Xu Jingming carried his spear and turned to leave. As he walked, he disappeared into the void. Cheng Wanshi sat up. When did Spear Demon be like this? I embarrassed myself so much in Guan City. I have to register a new ount and change ces. Cheng Wanshi had been tortured to the point of embarrassment; everyone watching from afar saw it clearly. ¡­ In Combat Generals World, Spear Demon¡¯sbat style changed drastically. His battles were more about torturing his opponent and forcing them to resist until they fell into despair. This forced out the potential of some. In the Combat Generals World, thebat generals¡¯ expressions changed when they heard Spear Demon¡¯s name. Of course, somebat generals yearned to fight Spear Demon even more. Chapter 624 - 624 200 Years (1) 624 200 Years (1) Years passed, and Xu Jingming endured the torture of his ¡®painful emotions¡¯ day and night. In the blink of an eye, 200 years had passed since his abnormal emotions erupted. On a bustling administrative, Snake Dragon, in a towering mansion on the top floor of a skyscraper. Xu Jingming leisurely sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling ss window and held a ss as he watched the gorgeous city night scenery. Hugeyers of clouds snaked up and down, and buildings tore through them. Lights shone, forming refractions on the clouds. Everything was like a dream. ¡°Master, all the evidence has been gathered, enough to sentence the 73 targets to death.¡± Nine¡¯s voice suddenly sounded. ¡°Mmm.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at the scarlet wine in the ss and took a sip. It¡¯s time to reel in the. Xu Jingming¡ªwho was sitting there¡ªhad long enveloped the entire Snake Dragon with his psychic force, instantly locking onto 73 targets! To be chosen by the mighty Lord Wu Ming, these 73 targets weren¡¯t ordinary figures. With a thought, all 73 targets were teleported and appeared out of thin air in the hall of Xu Jingming¡¯s mansion! ¡°Where is this?¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on¡­¡± ¡°I was at home just a moment ago. Why am I here?¡± Of the 73 people, some were wearing pajamas, some were wearing gowns, and some were only wearing underpants. All of them looked around in a daze, but then, the biological battle armor on them extended and protected their bodies. All of them stared at the fiery-red-robed man sitting leisurely in front of the ss window. Xu Jingming¡¯s aura was too terrifying in reality! Even if he restrained himself, anyone with a little knowledge could sense how extraordinary Xu Jingming was. ¡°He is?¡± The 73 people looked at Xu Jingming. The 73 of them knew each other, but they didn¡¯t know this fiery-red-robed man. ¡°The entire Snake Dragon Gxy is under your control. More than 100 people havemitted heinous crimes, and 73 people live on the administrative, Snake Dragon.¡± Xu Jingming held a ss and smiled at them. ¡°The 73 refer to you.¡± ¡°What do you want?¡± An elder¡¯s expression changed. ¡°You¡¯re an Origin lifeform to be capable of teleporting us here?¡± ¡°We¡¯re from the Ninefish family. How dare you touch us?¡± These 73 people were furious. The Snake Dragon Gxy was only one of the Ninefish family¡¯s many gxies! They could control a gxy and were considered core members of the Ninefish family. ¡°Ninefish family?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Impressive. Mr. Ninefish is one of the top five Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms from Spacetime Ind. The Ninefish family has two Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms and seven Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms¡­ I¡¯m terrified!¡± Mr. Ninefish was extremely talented and was already in his 60,000s. His strength was ranked in the top five of Spacetime Ind. He was good at nurturing his family¡¯s descendants, allowing the small family that only had a fews in their territory to expand to 29 gctic territories in just 60,000 years! ¡°Who the hell are you?¡± These 73 people stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°He¡¯s Lord Wu Ming?¡± Suddenly, a middle-aged man stared at Xu Jingming, his voice trembling. ¡°Lord Wu Ming?¡± They looked at Xu Jingming with pale faces. Ever since Xu Jingming became an Origin lifeform, his information was naturally kept a secret. However, arge faction like the Ninefish family still had simple information. More than half of them knew about Wu Ming. In the intelligence report, Wu Ming had a gentle aura, and his eyes were like resplendent stars, like a deity in the light. As for the Wu Ming in front of them? The fiery-red robe seemed to suffuse infinite blood. His eyes seemed to contain dark mes as he sat there. When he stared at them, it was as if they were being consumed by dark mes. This was too different from the photos in the intelligence. ¡°You recognized me?¡± Xu Jingming smiled at him. ¡°Not bad.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming?¡± These people panicked. Xu Jingming smiled at them. ¡°Don¡¯t worry; I won¡¯t kill you.¡± These people calmed down. ¡°However, I have to tell you something,¡± Xu Jingming continued. ¡°I¡¯ve already submitted evidence of your crimes to the virtual world¡¯s officials. This evidence is enough to sentence all of you to death.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Some members were shocked, furious, and terrified. ¡°It¡¯s fine, it¡¯s fine. A crime isn¡¯t a crime when the masses do it. The family will definitely protect us.¡± ¡°Even the officials have to cut our Ninefish family some ck.¡± Some members immediately understood. So what if he had submitted evidence to the officials? With the Ninefish family¡¯s influence, they could at least keep their lives. Xu Jingming said leisurely, ¡°Oh right, I personally signed and confirmed the evidence when submitting it. I also suggested that¡­ all of you should be sentenced to death!¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming signed; it¡¯s over!¡± ¡°We¡¯re dead.¡± ¡°I¡¯m finished. My wife, concubines, and children are finished.¡± ¡°I have nothing left.¡± These 73 people¡¯s minds went nk. They knew very well that Lord Wu Ming had personally signed a request for the death penalty. Coupled with the conclusive evidence, not many could reverse the verdict. Once the death penalty was imposed, everything they had umted over the years would be for naught. Their rtives and friends would be implicated. ¡°I believe someone will arrest you soon and collect your illegal gains,¡± Xu Jingming said leisurely as he looked at them. He sensed the panic and fear in these people¡¯s hearts, and some of them slumped to the ground and cried in pain. ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming, spare me. Spare me.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming.¡± Chapter 625 - 625 200 Years (2) 625 200 Years (2) Xu Jingming watched them cry and beg for mercy. A moment of pain is nothing. Killing them directly will only be a form of liberation. Xu Jingming remained rxed. In theing days, all their assets will be seized, and their rtives will be implicated. Others will draw a clear line with them. They will be in pain and despair every day as the day of the death penalty approaches¡­ As time passes, their emotions will constantly magnify. Falling from the pedestal without any hope to be seen¡ªdespair shall torment them. Haha, this is the taste of pain. You people should also taste some pain. Xu Jingming looked at them and waited for the officials to take over. Suddenly, a projection lit up. On the projection was a young man. ¡°Lord Wu Ming, I¡¯m Anjik of the Ninefish family.¡± The red-haired youth bowed respectfully with a very humble posture. ¡°Anjik?¡± Xu Jingming sat there and nced at him. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of you¡ªa Lv. 10 Origin lifeform from Spacetime Ind. Are you here to plead for leniency?¡± The Ninefish family only had two Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms in total. Anjik Ninefish was Mr. Ninefish¡¯s grandson. He had only cultivated for about 10,000 years, but he was already a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. ¡°Lord Anjik.¡± Immediately, the 73 people became a little excited. They saw hope. Mr. Ninefish and Anjik Ninefish had too much influence in the family. ¡°Lord Wu Ming, please let our Ninefish family handle the crimesmitted by these people,¡± Anjik said with a smile. ¡°But I¡¯ve already submitted evidence of their crimes to the officials.¡± Xu Jingming was puzzled. ¡°I can¡¯t help you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine. As long as Lord Wu Ming rescinds the suggestion to sentence them to death,¡± Anjik said, ¡°the Ninefish family will be grateful. We will also severely punish the 73 of them. We will update you with regards to their final punishment!¡± Punishing the 73 people was a small matter. What Anjik was worried about¡­ was that under Xu Jingming¡¯s request, the officials would send an investigation team to carry out a high-level investigation. When that happened, more people would probably be implicated. When that happened, it would be very normal for more than 10,000 people to be sentenced to death and hundreds of thousands to be imprisoned. That would also be a huge scandal for the Ninefish family. ¡°I can guarantee that all 73 of them will be sentenced to death,¡± Anjik said. ¡°I only hope that you withdraw your suggestion. I hope for your assistance.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at him. ¡°Anjik, are you lecturing me?¡± Anjik¡¯s expression changed. ¡°If I wanted them dead, I could¡¯ve executed them directly,¡± Xu Jingming continued with a smile. ¡°I got the officials to interfere because I want a thorough investigation to trace the clues. I want hundreds or thousands of them to be dug out. After all, I don¡¯t have the time to investigate slowly. I believe¡­ the officials will definitely investigate very carefully under my suggestion.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming.¡± Anjik¡¯s expression turned nasty. ¡°That¡¯s crossing the line! Which family doesn¡¯t have some dirty deeds? Our family will naturally clean up the mess. There¡¯s no need to get the officials to investigate.¡± ¡°Crossing the line?¡± Xu Jingming nced at him. ¡°Who gave you the guts to say that?¡± ¡°Get lost.¡± Terrifying red mes rose in Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes. Eyes of Abyssal Void! After 200 years of mental tempering with the Dark Primordial Star Spear Art, Xu Jingming¡¯s mind had condensed time and time again, so the might of Eyes of Abyssal Void naturally became more terrifying. ¡°Ahhh!!!¡± Even through the projection, the might of Eyes of Abyssal Void still affected Anjik, causing ck mes to rise from his body. He was in extreme pain. ¡°Hmph.¡± Xu Jingming turned off the projection and couldn¡¯t be bothered with him. The 73 people became even more terrified and desperate. Lord Anjik was seriously injured through the projection? Who can save us? ¡­ In the virtual world. ¡°Grandpa.¡± Tortured by pain, Anjik visited his grandfather, Mr. Ninefish. Mr. Ninefish wore a loose white robe and was reading a book. Other than being extremely talented in the evolutionary path, Mr. Ninefish also spent a lot of effort on science. He was now a Lv. 132 great schr; he wanted to use the scientific path to assist in his breakthrough. Although science mostly makes conjectures about high-dimensional space and many of them are wrong, there¡¯s nothing wrong with scientific thinking. Mr. Ninefish read. As long as I advance steadily, I have a chance of grasping high-dimensional powers. ¡°Grandpa,¡± Anjik called out again. Mr. Ninefish nced at Anjik and continued reading. ¡°Grandpa, don¡¯t you know what Wu Ming did?¡± Anjik couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°I respectfully asked him for help and asked him to be lenient, but he mentally attacked me. I almost lost my life.¡± ¡°Death is fine. The dead can still be revived,¡± Mr. Ninefish responded casually. ¡°Death is fine?¡± Anjik was surprised. Mr. Ninefish read and casually said, ¡°Don¡¯t you know that he was corrupted by high-dimensional space?¡± ¡°I¡¯m aware,¡± Anjik answered. Mr. Ninefish looked up as if he were looking at a fool. ¡°Yet, you went to him?¡± ¡°But under his request, the officials will definitely send an investigation team to investigate further. ording to the evidence of the 73 people¡¯s crimes, following the clues¡­ it will implicate many people,¡± Anjik said. ¡°This will be a huge scandal for the entire family.¡± ¡°Back then, the family only had threes,¡± Mr. Ninefish recalled. ¡°More than 60,000 years have passed, and the family¡¯s poption has reached trillions. This poption growth is too fast. It¡¯s a good thing for Brother Wu Ming to help our family clean up the vermin.¡± ¡°Grandpa?¡± Anjik looked at his grandfather. What kind of personality did his grandfather have? To actually cower? Mr. Ninefish looked at his grandson. ¡°Our Ninefish family has been virtually invincible for so many years, and that makes you fearless?¡± Anjik fell silent. His grandfather was one of Spacetime Ind¡¯s strongest, and he had a very high influence among the great schrs. With his grandfather¡¯s influence, everyone would cut Anjik some ck. Who would¡¯ve thought that he would encounter Xu Jingming? ¡°The path I¡¯ve taken is very difficult. Even if I can be a cosmic legend in 100,000 years, that¡¯s my limit,¡± Mr. Ninefishmented. ¡°Being a cosmic legend is my limit.¡± ¡°On the contrary, bing a cosmic legend is Wu Ming¡¯s minimum.¡± Mr. Ninefish gazed at his grandson. Anjik was stunned. ¡°There aren¡¯t many people in the cosmic human race that our family can¡¯t afford to offend. Wu Ming is one of them,¡± Mr. Ninefish said. ¡°Alright, you may leave.¡± Anjik retreated respectfully. ¡­ Xu Jingming watched as the 73 people were taken away by the Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s emergency investigation team. ¡°Lord Wu Ming, leave these people to us.¡± The investigation team was rather respectful. ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Watching them leave, Xu Jingming frowned slightly. Over the past 200 years, the pain from Master of the Abyssal Void has tormented me daily. I have to vent it in reality once it umtes over time. On the one hand, I use the Dark Primordial Star to suppress my abnormal emotions. On the other hand, I asionally vent. But it¡¯s been 200 years. I¡¯ve used the Dark Primordial Star Spear Art to temper my mind, but as my spearmanship improves, thebat generals in the Combat Generals World appear weaker and weaker. It¡¯s no longer effective in honing my spearmanship. Xu Jingming frowned. Chapter 626 - 626 Condensing Eight Times 626 Condensing Eight Times I temper my heart with spearmanship, but it¡¯s difficult to find an opponent now. Xu Jingming sat on a chair, feeling rather vexed. The path to the power of Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s Heart Realm Force required repeated ¡®heart condensation.¡¯ This required a medium! Some people used painting to temper their hearts, while others used saber techniques to temper their hearts¡­ They had to be devoted andpletely invested. Xu Jingming chose spearmanship, but his attainments were too high now. Thebat generals in Combat Generals World appeared too weak. ¡°Nine, do you have any ideas?¡± Xu Jingming asked Nine. As the numbered Primordial Battle Armor¡¯s AI, it had experienced many things over the years and was quite knowledgeable. It often gave him good suggestions. ¡°Master, it¡¯s not that they¡¯re weak but that you¡¯re too strong.¡± Nine¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Master, when you were a cosmic lifeform, you became number one in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex in mere decades.¡± ¡°After the high-dimensional corruption¡­ With your mental realm, you followed Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s spearmanship path and used spearmanship to temper your mind. It¡¯s been more than 300 years. During this period, you seek outbat generals topete with every day. Master, your spearmanship¡­ is much stronger than when you were a cosmic lifeform.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Yeah, thosebat generals were at most close to his limit as a cosmic lifeform. I¡¯m onlypeting in spearmanship, but even if I reduce my strength and speed, they still appear clumsy, Xu Jingming thought. In my eyes, thesebat generals¡¯ moves are filled with ws. Even if my speed is reduced to an extremely low level, they still can¡¯t hide anything¡­ I find their moves too crude. ¡°This is what makes a qualitative difference,¡± Nine continued. ¡°The minds and consciousness of thesebat generals are much inferior to yours. There will naturally be a gap in weaponry techniques.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Master, you can try finding powerhouses whose minds and consciousness aren¡¯t inferior to yours,¡± Nine said. ¡°There are still many Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms with high-dimensional minds in the Cosmic Human Alliance.¡± ¡°They have umted a lot in all aspects. Even if they abandon their weapon techniques after bing Origin lifeforms, they will quickly surpass their former peak Lv. 8 selves once they pick up their weapons again.¡± Nine said, ¡°Their threat level will far exceed that ofbat generals.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up as he nodded slightly. ¡°Yeah.¡± There are many Lv. 10 fellows who have extremely strong minds and have umted more knowledge than me. Xu Jingming smiled. As long as they practice with their weapons, they will improve by leaps and bounds in the early stages. They are excellent grinding stones. The further one advanced, the harder it became to improve, but their improvement in the early stages was usually very rapid. It was enough to be his sparring partner. ¡°Let¡¯s do that.¡± Xu Jingming quickly determined a solution. ¡°Nine, thank you.¡± ¡°Master, how do you n on getting their help?¡± Nine asked. ¡°High-dimensional existences with minds are all extraordinary. It¡¯s impossible for them to spend decades just to be your sparring partner.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°It¡¯s impossible for them to waste decades for me, but they will be willing to do so for their own evolution.¡± ****** Boom! Boom! Boom! In the vast Wu Ming¡¯s World, Xu Jingming stood in the sky and extended his hands. ¡°Rise.¡± Mountains emerged from the ground. ¡°A game world is very simple.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and looked at the sky. Words began to appear in the sky. The rules of Wu Ming¡¯s world¡ª 1: All yers are limited to the same physique and can choose any weapon. 2: You can obtain 100 billion cosmic dors as a reward for clearing the three obstacles on the mountain and obtain a chance to fight Wu Ming one-on-one. 3: You can obtain 1 trillion cosmic dors as a reward forsting a minute against Wu Ming. You can obtain 100 trillion cosmic dors as a reward forsting ten minutes. You can obtain 10 quadrillion cosmic dors as a reward for defeating Wu Ming. ¡°Uncle Qi.¡± Xu Jingming led Uncle Qi to the game world. ¡°Wh¡ª?¡± Wu Qi looked at the newly constructed game world in surprise and the game rules in the sky. ¡°Defeat you to receive 10 quadrillion cosmic dors?¡± Wu Qi found it unbelievable. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming grinned. ¡°I have plenty of money. If they have the ability, defeat me. Unfortunately¡­ it¡¯s probably difficult to find an Origin lifeform in the entire universe who can defeat me with a weapon.¡± ¡°I seek a loss, but it might evade me,¡± Xu Jingming said. These words came from the bottom of his heart. When fighting in reality, Xu Jingming was confident in being in the top five among Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. This included all the top factions of the human race! After all, in the past 200 years, Xu Jingming had used his spearmanship to amodate the Dark Primordial Star. He had amodated, refined, and condensed his mind time and time again. Now, his mental strength had undergone eight transformations. It had to be known that his mind was already high-dimensional before the abnormal emotions appeared. On this high-dimensional mental foundation, he condensed another eight more times! Clearly, Xu Jingming¡ªwho had taken the Heart Realm Force path¡ªhad terrifying mental strength. Being ranked in the top five among Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms below cosmic legends was already Xu Jingming¡¯s rtively humble understanding. In fact, Deputy Dean Redmond, Secretary General cksky, and the others¡ªwho knew how terrifying third-realm high-dimensional strength was¡ªknew very well how terrifying Xu Jingming¡¯s current strength was. I¡¯m ranked in the top five in reality, but in the virtual world where it¡¯s purely apetition of techniques? I¡¯m not being arrogant; I really can¡¯t find an opponent, Xu Jingming thought. I hope they can give me a surprise. ¡°Young Master, you can obtain a reward of 100 billion just by clearing the three levels?¡± Wu Qi asked. ¡°Isn¡¯t that too much?¡± ¡°The difficulty of clearing the three levels is equivalent to entering Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex¡¯s top ten,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°Top ten?¡± Wu Qi was surprised. This was too difficult. ¡°Actually, I set up the test in this game world for Origin lifeforms,¡± Xu Jingming remarked with a smile. ¡°If there are peerless geniuses among cosmic lifeforms who can pass the third level, I will naturally fight them.¡± The difficulty of being in the top ten of Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex was too despairing for cosmic lifeforms. Only a handful of people could clear it. For Origin lifeforms, it could only be considered a ¡®difficult¡¯ test. Although most would be eliminated, many would still pass. ¡°Uncle Qi, contact the virtual world officials and publicize the news of Wu Ming¡¯s World,¡± Xu Jingming instructed. ¡°Limit the advertising fee to 100 billion.¡± ¡°Right on it, Young Master.¡± Wu Qi nodded and then asked, ¡°Young Master, isn¡¯t the advertising fee a little low?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll personally introduce and promote it to the Origin lifeforms,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡­ In his personal space in the virtual world. Xu Jingming wrote a passionate handwritten letter. Yes, it should be able to attract many Origin lifeforms. Xu Jingming read the letter and nodded with a smile. After all, I¡¯ve written down the details and key points of the mental purification method I¡¯ve figured out. Group message! All Origin lifeforms of the human race. Xu Jingming sent a handwritten group message to everyone including the cosmic legends. ¡­ The Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor, Lunarstar, was a little surprised. Wu Ming wrote me a handwritten letter? Lunarstar was puzzled. I¡¯m on bad terms with him. Why would Wu Ming put in so much effort to write me a handwritten letter? Lunarstar opened it. The contents of the letter were written clearly. ¡°Refining the heart with weapons can temper the mind?¡± Lunarstar murmured. ¡°Is this the secret of Wu Ming¡¯s outstanding talent?¡± He created the game world, Wu Ming¡¯s World, and one can challenge him just by clearing the three levels? Defeating him will earn the person 10 quadrillion cosmic dors? Lunarstar couldn¡¯t help but be tempted. How generous. This lunatic is really rich! This wealth could buy more than ten gxies. ¡­ Lord Wu Ming says that he achieved his high-dimensional mind because his spearmanship tempers his mind? ¡­ Lord Wu Ming¡¯s handwritten letter records the 12 key points in weaponry mental tempering. Once one seeds, their mind can bepletely purified? ¡­ All the Origin lifeforms in the cosmic human race read the handwritten letter. There aren¡¯t anytent risks when spearmanship is used to temper the mind for the basics. Xu Jingming looked forward to it. I¡¯ve recorded the key points in the letter. The other Origin lifeforms can also use this opportunity to purify their minds. His mind was purified in the direction of the Shadow of Abyssal Void. It was beneficial and harmless for others to purify their minds when they were without high-dimensional corruption. What I gave was a method to purify the mind without anytent risks. I believe it will attract many Origin lifeforms who are stuck at a bottleneck to try it, Xu Jingming thought. Once they begin tempering their minds with weapons, they¡¯ll naturally seek out weapon experts. And I¡¯m the strongest weapon expert. Xu Jingming looked forward to it. The more Origin lifeforms that could temper the mind with weapons, the better. They could also help him go further. ****** Deputy Dean Redmond sat in the Primordial Research Institute¡¯s headquarters building. ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond, the dean has replied.¡± Secretary General cksky appeared. ¡°What did the dean say?¡± Redmond asked. ¡°Are there anytent problems with the weaponry mental tempering method Xu Jingming provided?¡± Although he ced great importance on Xu Jingming, Redmond and the others were still rmed when a genius with high-dimensional corruption suddenly sent a group message to all the Origin lifeforms. The letter even revealed a cultivation method for mental strength. They were worried that this method would bring disaster! That would implicate too many Origin lifeforms. ¡°The dean said that this is a method of mental purification. Once mastered, it will only purify the mind, and there¡¯s a limited extent to increasing one¡¯s mental strength. But after the mind is purified, it can be morepatible with one¡¯s visualization. It¡¯s harmless, but ites with all the benefits,¡± cksky said. ¡°Beneficial and harmless?¡± Redmond was relieved. ¡°It looks like it¡¯s not a bad supplementary evolutionary method.¡± ¡°There are still thresholds,¡± ckskymented. ¡°The longer one lives and the more experiences one has, the more chaotic one¡¯s mind bes. That increases the difficulty to purify the mind. On the contrary, it¡¯s much smoother for those with pure minds.¡± ¡°As long as it¡¯s helpful.¡± Redmond smiled. ¡°That¡¯s some contribution on Xu Jingming¡¯s part, but 10 quadrillion as prize money? He¡¯s really confident. I¡¯ll try defeating himter and get a share of his prize money!¡± ¡°You are participating?¡± cksky was surprised. ¡°He also sent me a handwritten letter and invited me to participate. Of course, I can participate,¡± Redmond said with a smile. ¡°However, there¡¯s no rush. Let him be smug for a while.¡± ¡°You want to know his strength, right?¡± cksky immediately guessed. ¡°You¡¯re afraid of embarrassing yourself if you attack directly.¡± Redmond nodded and admitted, ¡°This kid¡¯s weapon techniques can¡¯t be underestimated. I have to be careful; I¡¯m the deputy dean after all. As long as I participate, I have to win beautifully!¡± As the deputy dean¡ªas someone going to be a high-dimensional lifeform in the future¡ªreputation was still very important. If Xu Jingming¡¯s weaponry skill was too strong, he wouldn¡¯t participate. Chapter 627 - 627 Wu Ming’s World 627 Wu Ming¡¯s World What? Anyone can attempt it without a registration fee? As long as they clear the three levels, they will be rewarded with 100 billion cosmic dors? The temptation of money was too great. The cosmic citizens of the 34 cosmic sectors in the virtual world went nuts over this. There were free attempts without any costs, and sess meant 100 billion cosmic dors! Who wouldn¡¯t give it a try? ¡°Defeating Wu Ming results in a reward of ten quadrillion cosmic dors! Oh my god, how much is ten quadrillion cosmic dors?¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming is really rich!¡± ¡°Too rich!¡± Countless cosmic citizens swarmed in. After entering Wu Ming¡¯s World, they looked at the three rules in the sky. They were amazed by the prize money. ¡°Who¡¯s Lord Wu Ming? Why is he so confident? Defeating him means ten quadrillion. How much will he have to pay if dozens of people in the universe defeat him?¡± Some cosmic citizens didn¡¯t know Wu Ming¡¯s identity, such as a particr fatty. ¡°You don¡¯t know Lord Wu Ming?¡± Hispanion was surprised. ¡°No, I only know that he¡¯s very rich!¡± The fatty shook his head. ¡°Why don¡¯t you check on the virtual world? Lord Wu Ming¡¯s information is everywhere on the Inte! He¡¯s a terrifying figure who became an Origin lifeform in 31 years of cultivating the evolutionary method. He should be in his 700s now, right?¡± ¡°Bing an Origin lifeform in 31 years?¡± The fatty widened his eyes. ¡°That¡¯s the time for me to y one round of virtual games. What a monster. I¡¯ll give it a try; I love clearing levels.¡± Then, he headed straight for the nearest mountain. ¡°I¡¯ll give it a try.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give it a try. It¡¯s free after all.¡± Countless cosmic citizens appeared on tall mountains and tried to clear the three levels. In a private space in Wu Ming¡¯s World, Xu Jingming¡ªwho was dressed in a fiery-red robe¡ªsat alone on a chair. As the creator of this virtual world, he had very high authority. He could observe the different game spaces in the 34 cosmic sectors at will. There¡¯s so many people. Xu Jingming smiled. It was nice for it to be so lively. Whoosh. A figure suddenly walked out of the void. Xu Jingming looked over. This was Wu Ming¡¯s private space. Only the virtual world officials could enter without his permission. ¡°Lord Wu Ming,¡± a gray-robed envoy said with a smile, ¡°I¡¯m AI #3 from the virtual world.¡± ¡°Hello.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Of course. I¡¯m very willing to contribute to the cosmic human race.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡°Thank you, Lord Wu Ming.¡± The gray-robed envoy bowed again before disappearing. Xu Jingming took this in. This n of mine helps me and is beneficial to many Origin lifeforms. Even a livestream¡­ can influence countless cosmic citizens. This is a win-win situation. It was precisely because it was a win-win situation that all parties took the initiative to participate. Even the officials supported it. It had to be known that at the cosmic lifeform stage, one aspect was the honing of one¡¯s mind and will, and the other was the pursuit of peakbat techniques. Videos of apex weaponry techniques were very helpful to cosmic lifeforms. It broadened their horizons. ¡­ ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming is really generous. We have to support him.¡± A group of Origin lifeforms from the Primordial Research Institute arrived at Wu Ming¡¯s World together. They had been having a meal when the issue was brought up, so they decided toe together. ¡°100 billion for clearing three levels. I wonder how many people he¡¯ll have to pay.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the basic reward. If you canst one minute or ten minutes under Senior Brother Wu Ming, the reward will increase exponentially.¡± As they chatted andughed, they ascended the mountain and began attempting the three levels. Everyone cleared the three levels alone. The first level was a wolf from Earth. Of course, Xu Jingming had also given this wolf extremely advanced hunting techniques and a powerful body. It was extremely agile, and it had a tough hide and extremely sharp ws. Humans who cleared the levels were limited to weak physiques. It was extremely difficult to fight it solely with weaponry techniques. Typically, only average peak Lv. 8s could clear the first level. The second level was a tiger from Earth, which was even more violent and ferocious. Arge number of powerhouses were eliminated. The third level was a panda from Earth; this was a panda that used weapons. When it used dual shields, it possessed a portion of Xu Jingming¡¯s dual shield techniques. It was like a weapon grandmaster. The difficulty of defeating this panda sharply increased. Few Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms could do it. ¡°What?¡± ¡°All of us lost?¡± The eight Origin lifeforms were a little surprised. ¡°That ¡®panda¡¯ creature was agile and domineering, and its dual shields were used in such an exquisite manner. We can¡¯t win using pure weaponry techniques.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming is good at dual shield techniques. I feel like that panda has hints of his shield techniques.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no hope unless we carefully study weaponry techniques.¡± These Origin lifeforms were helpless. Although they could be Origin lifeforms, they really couldn¡¯t reach the top ten of Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex in terms of weaponry techniques. ¡­ On the first day of Wu Ming¡¯s World¡¯s opening, many Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms tried. They didn¡¯t mind if they couldn¡¯t clear the three levels. After all, it wasn¡¯t embarrassing for them to fail the standards Lord Wu Ming had set. As for Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms, they were much more cautious. As they studied Weapon Tempering and Mind Purification, they also observed the situation in Wu Ming¡¯s World. These three levels aren¡¯t simple at all. Deputy Dean Redmond was also taking note. Most Origin lifeforms are umting scientific knowledge and have long abandoned their weaponry techniques¡­ If one doesn¡¯t spend time cultivating their weaponry techniques again, very few can clear the three levels. But as long as people put in the effort¡­ With their stronger minds and consciousness than cosmic lifeforms, a greater amount of knowledge, and the Weapon Tempering and Mental Purification techniques Xu Jingming provided, Origin lifeforms can significantly improve their weaponry techniques. When that happens, many will clear the three levels. The prerequisite for clearing the three levels on arge scale was that Origin lifeforms needed to have gains from weapon tempering. But Xu Jingming imparted us the knowledge on how to temper the mind with weapons. It¡¯s too difficult to defeat Xu Jingming and obtain the ten quadrillion, Redmond thought. Perhaps only a cosmic legend has some hope. Cosmic legends truly grasped high-dimensional powers. Their thoughts, knowledge, and other aspects had undergone a transformation. In terms of weaponry techniques, one could reach an extremely high level with a little effort. Of the cosmic human race¡¯s seven cosmic legends, in terms of weapons¡­ Sherwood is ranked first, Redmond thought. I wonder if Sherwood is tempted. ****** There was a wooden boat in a deste cosmos. A white-haired youth sat cross-legged at the bow of the ship as he looked ahead calmly. The boat was adrift on the mighty illusory river. Countless figures in the huge illusory river were like amber. The deeper the river, the darker and harder it was to pry into it. Many of the amber-like figures were long-dead creatures, including Lunardo and the others. Although I can swim in the spacetime river, I can¡¯t revive these dead people. The white-haired youth got up and extended his hand, producing a sword. The sword in his hand flicked. The sword beam prated theyers of spacetime and touched the spacetime river itself. It also stirred up one of the amber figures, but it was as if it was bound by endless restraints. Most of the figure left theke, but it was still entangled by the water droplets. The strike stirred the spacetime river, but it failed topletely dislodge the amber figure. My body is still too weak. I have to raise my entire lifeform to high-dimensional before I can unleash greater strength and pull them out one by one. Only then can I truly carry out resurrection. The white-haired youth¡¯s eyes were deep. It¡¯s said that only high-dimensional lifeforms can revive Origin lifeforms. Even I can¡¯t transcend the restrictions. Sherwood was one of the seven cosmic legends of the cosmic human race. He was focused on pursuing the evolutionary path and didn¡¯t want to divert his attention to trivial matters. He would only take action when help was needed at the border of the species wars. Huh? Sherwood suddenly tapped open the projection, and the illusory river around him disappeared. A silver-haired woman¡¯s figure appeared on the projection. ¡°Senior Brother Sherwood,¡± the silver-haired woman greeted. ¡°Primordial One,¡± Sherwood replied with a smile. This woman wore a gray robe and had silver hair that draped over her shoulders. She looked even more terrifying than Sherwood, and her reputation once matched Redmond¡¯s. However, Redmondter became a cosmic legend, while she had yet to break through. ¡°Senior Brother Sherwood, there¡¯s been quite a bit of buzz among the cosmic human race recently. Are you aware?¡± Primordial One nced at the white-haired youth. As a peerless genius, Primordial One was still single. When she was weak, she had met Sherwood. From then on, she didn¡¯t fancy any other man. ¡°I don¡¯t like joining in the fun,¡± the white-haired youth said with a smile. ¡°Have you received Wu Ming¡¯s letter?¡± Primordial One asked. ¡°Yeah.¡± Sherwood nodded. ¡°Weapons temper and purify the mind. It was quite interesting.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Sherwood, your insights into spacetime are all in the sword. You are fully capable of fighting Wu Ming with weapons,¡± Primordial One remarked. ¡°Recently, the Origin lifeforms who cleared the third level were easily defeated by Wu Ming. The gap is too great.¡± ¡°The gap is naturally huge.¡± Sherwood nodded. ¡°Wu Ming was corrupted by Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s power. The Abyssal Void legacy is the Heart Realm Force path. He uses spearmanship to temper his mind, but he actually uses spearmanship to evolve his Heart Realm. To defeat him, one has to be equally devoted to one¡¯s weapon. At the same time, one has to fuse one¡¯s path into one¡¯s weapon.¡± ¡°Senior Brother Sherwood, I think you should be able to defeat him easily,¡± Primordial One said. ¡°My heart is devoted to the sword, and my spacetime insights have fused into the sword¡­ I¡¯ll be bullying him if I fight him.¡± Sherwood shook his head. ¡°Wu Ming is very extraordinary. Fighting him might be helpful to you,¡± Primordial One said. She knew that her senior brother was focused on pursuing high-dimensional powers, and she also wanted to help him. ¡°He¡¯s indeed a very good opponent,¡± Sherwoodmented with a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s wait a hundred years. If nobody from the cosmic human race defeats him in a hundred years, I¡¯ll do something! I¡¯ll also let him experience the taste of failure. Sometimes, failure will help him more after excessive wins.¡± Chapter 628 - 628 Seeking an Unattainable Loss 628 Seeking an Unattainable Loss In Wu Ming¡¯s World, a grizzled middle-aged man held two shields and was fighting a panda that also held two shields. The panda was about 3.5 meters tall, fierce, and agile. When Xu Jingming set its parameters, its strength was to be three times that of a human. Coupled with the dual shield techniques that could make it a grandmaster, the challenge was extremely difficult. Whoosh! Whoosh! The grizzled middle-aged man¡¯s movement technique was ghostly, and his dual shield techniques were clearly much more brilliant. His entire body floated and dodged, and with the help of the dual shields, he seemed to turn into a ball. They shed again and again. His dual shields didn¡¯t leave any ws. As he constantly spun, he finally found a chance. The moment their shields collided, the edge of his shield brushed past the panda¡¯s head, forcing the panda into staggering back. He naturally took the opportunity to charge forward. Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! The shield struck three times in a row¡­ The seriously injured panda cried out in pain and limped away. ¡°I won. I won.¡± The grizzled middle-aged man was pleasantly surprised. It¡¯s been five years. Wu Ming¡¯s World has been avable for five years, but there have only been five cosmic lifeforms who cleared the third level. I actually became the sixth! The grizzled middle-aged man found it unbelievable. His ranking wasn¡¯t high in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. He wasn¡¯t even in the Primestar Cosmic Sector¡¯s top 1,000, and his universal ranking was over 30,000. I was ranked in the 30,000s in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex. In the past five years, I¡¯ve focused on learning Lord Wu Ming and the others¡¯bat videos. Now, I¡¯ve actually sessfully cleared the third level. The grizzled middle-aged man was extremely excited. ¡°Congrattions to yer Mokedu for clearing the three levels and obtaining a reward of 100 billion cosmic dors. Moreover, you have received a chance to fight Lord Wu Ming. You are only allowed to challenge him once a year.¡± A voice sounded in his ears. Mokedu smiled. 100 billion cosmic dors was a huge sum of wealth for a peak Lv. 8 like him. Hu! Mokedu immediately flew up and continued flying up from the top of the mountain. He passed through the clouds and finally arrived at a huge arena higher up. Whoosh. Mokedunded on the huge arena. Everyone who cleared the three levels coulde to the Sky Arena to fight Xu Jingming! Of course, they would have to wait a year to issue a second challenge. Otherwise, Xu Jingming would be too busy with the continuous challenges. I¡¯m here. Sky Arena. Mokedu felt his entire body tremble. This was the highest stage every cosmic lifeform yearned for. In Xu Jingming¡¯s livestream, countless cosmic citizens were watching the new person step onto the Sky Arena. Information naturally appeared in the livestream¡ªyer Mokedu, a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. ¡°It¡¯s actually a cosmic lifeform.¡± ¡°This must be the sixth cosmic lifeform to clear the third level in the past five years.¡± ¡°Who is he?¡± Countless cosmic citizens stared at Mokedu. Many factions in the universe also paid attention to Mokedu. ¡°The challenge Lord Wu Ming set is different from Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex! Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex allows one to have a peak Lv. 8 body identical to reality. Therefore, everyone¡¯s body and cosmic energy are different. Inbat, other than weapon techniques, the use of cosmic energy is also very important. As for Wu Ming¡¯s World¡­ the battles are the purest form of weaponry battles.¡± ¡°Without cosmic energy and with everyone having the same physique, victory depends entirely on weaponry techniques.¡± This Mokedu isn¡¯t famous in Battle of the Universe¡¯s Apex, but he managed to clear the three levels. This means that his weaponry techniques are brilliant, but he¡¯s not good at using cosmic energy. Many audience members guessed. ¡°Lord Wu Ming has appeared.¡± ¡°The battle is about to begin.¡± ¡°I get to see Lord Wu Ming again.¡± Countless cosmic citizens watched this battle with a burning gaze. ¡­ On the Sky Arena floating above the clouds, Xu Jingming quickly walked out of his residence beside the Sky Arena after Mokedu appeared. ¡°Mokedu.¡± The fiery-red-robed Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with kindness. ¡°Of the six cosmic lifeforms who cleared the three levels, you¡¯re the only one who uses dual shields.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming.¡± Mokedu was rather respectful. ¡°Your weapon techniques are so brilliant; yet you haven¡¯t be an Origin lifeform. Is it because your mental strength is stillcking?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°There¡¯s still somethingcking,¡± Mokedu replied. Xu Jingming nodded. After the challenge, he would also give Mokedu information on mental tempering and mental purification via weapons. He had sent the information on mental purification to every Origin lifeform in the human race in a group; very few cosmic lifeforms knew about it. However, those who could clear the three levels were usually devoted to their weapons. Xu Jingming would also send them a copy. ¡°Come forth.¡± Xu Jingming extended his hand, and a ck spear appeared in it. ¡°Alright.¡± Mokedu didn¡¯t waste his breath. He extended his hands and held a shield in each hand before charging over, leaving afterimages behind. Xu Jingming stood still with his spear and allowed the other party to attack. He casually raised, stabbed, and bashed. Mokedu found any move of his difficult to block. It¡¯s clearly a very simple move, but in Lord Wu Ming¡¯s hands, it¡¯s like a meteor streaking across the sky or a supernova. It¡¯s so natural but shocking. Mokedu was touched when he saw such spearmanship, and his eyes naturally welled up with tears. As one of the six cosmic lifeforms who had cleared the third level across the 34 cosmic sectors, Mokedu wasn¡¯t a fan of cosmic energy. He pursued the limits of his body and weapons. Weapons were an extension of the body, and the limits of the body were also the limits of the weapon. I once thought that I was already at the limit of my body and weapon. After watching Lord Wu Ming¡¯s videos, I sensed a broader world¡­ However, I only know after fighting Lord Wu Ming¡ªthat¡¯s the power of the mind. The weaponry Dao possesses such a strong mental resonance and shock. This was something difficult to understand from watching videos. Only by facing Xu Jingming head-on could one sense the shock brought about by his spearmanship. Mokedu instinctively burned his emotions and focused on using his shield technique. The two sides shed hundreds of times. Bang! Finally, the spear strangely extended and retracted. With a tap on Mokedu¡¯s chest, his heart shattered. Mokedu was stunned. I lost. Mokedu¡¯s heart was recovering. After all, it was a very ordinary physique. Failure was determined upon receiving a fatal injury. 53 seconds. Mokedu also noticed the time. Lord Wu Ming had indeed gone easy. He actually fought me for hundreds of rounds. If he was willing, he could have defeated me in one strike. ¡°Thank you for your guidance, Lord Wu Ming.¡± Mokedu bowed gratefully. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°You¡¯ll be very busy in time toe.¡± Mokedu was stunned. Busy? Then, his figure dissipated and disappeared. Xu Jingming also sent Mokedu detailed information on Weapon Tempering and Mind Purification. There would be notent risks from the purification of the mind, and it was very suitable for these peerless geniuses who were devoted to weapons. All the factions in the universe will vie for any cosmic lifeform who can clear the third level. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. Mokedu wasn¡¯t famous previously and didn¡¯t join the 17 top factions. He will probably soon enter the three strongest factions. Wu Ming¡¯s World¡¯s three-level challenge was also a kind of selection to a certain extent. Only 792 people have cleared the three levels in five years, and six of them are cosmic lifeforms. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. Even Origin lifeforms have to spend enough effort on weapons; otherwise, they won¡¯t be able to clear it. As time passes, more Origin lifeforms in the cosmic human race will temper their weapons and minds. They can all help me. Although he was rich, he wasn¡¯t stupid. Those with a certain tempering effect were rewarded with 100 billion cosmic dors. The battle typically ended in a minute. The more effective ones were rewarded with 1 trillion cosmic dors. The battle typically ended in ten minutes. An opponent who pleasantly surprised Xu Jingming would have a much longer battle time. Xu Jingming was also willing to reward them with 100 trillion cosmic dors. Unfortunately, it¡¯s been five years. There¡¯s only one opponent who pleasantly surprised me¡ªSenior Sister Primordial One, Xu Jingming thought. Senior Sister Primordial One is indeed a genius who was once on par with Deputy Dean Redmond. Her attainments in the sword are so high¡­ I¡¯ve had the most pleasure fighting her in the past five years. In five years, I used many experts as a whetstone to amodate the Dark Primordial Star, refine all the impurities, and condense my mind¡­ I finallypleted my ninth condensation. I wonder when I¡¯ll meet an opponent who can defeat me. Xu Jingming looked forward to his defeat. Being able to defeat him would greatly stimte his spearmanship. It had been a long time since he had encountered an opponent who was better in weapons than him. ¡­ Deputy Dean Redmond sat at his desk and looked at Defender Whitejail on the projection. Defender Whitejail¡¯s appearance was virtually perfect, and it was difficult to tell if he was male or female. He smiled and said, ¡°Redmond, you¡¯re proficient in all kinds of techniques. Are you confident in defeating your junior brother?¡± ¡°Not at all.¡± Redmond smiled. ¡°I¡¯ve seen him fight Junior Sister Primordial One. If I¡¯m only to use weaponry techniques¡­ it¡¯ll take me some effort to defeat her. As for my junior brother, although he enjoyed that battle, the battle was under his control from beginning to end. His weaponry techniques have already exceeded mine, so I won¡¯t be participating.¡± ¡°You sure are frank,¡± Whitejail said. ¡°Is anyone from your Eternal Academy participating?¡± Redmond asked. ¡°Of the three institutions, your Eternal Academy has the most Origin lifeforms and is known to be the best atbat. How can you tolerate my junior brother¡¯s arrogance? He¡¯s paying ten quadrillion to seek a defeat.¡± ¡°All the old fellows aren¡¯t confident and are holding back.¡± Whitejail smiled. ¡°This junior brother of yours is really arrogant. He offered ten quadrillion cosmic dors and even wrote a personal letter. He even took the initiative to tell us the detailed method of tempering the mind and consciousness with weapons! Many old fellows who have reached a bottleneck are holding back and trying to temper their minds with weapons. Once they are confident, they will definitely participate.¡± Redmond nodded. ¡°Understood. If they don¡¯t participate, it means that they aren¡¯t confident.¡± ¡°This kid is already too strong,¡± Whitejail said. ¡°I think Sherwood is the only one who has a chance of defeating him.¡± ¡°Of the seven cosmic legends of this era, only he is devoted to weapons.¡± Redmond nodded. In fact, very few cosmic legends were devoted to their weapons. This was because high-dimensional powers were filled with infinite possibilities. There were too many limitations when using weapons. ¡­ Years passed after Wu Ming¡¯s World opened. As more and more Origin lifeforms refined their weapons and minds, batch after batch of powerhouses cleared the third level. However, Xu Jingming was like an unmovable mountain. All of them suffered heavy losses and were defeated. Xu Jingming had always yearned to lose, but as time passed, he condensed his mental strength for the tenth time, the eleventh time¡­ Yet, he met no equal adversary. Chapter 629 - 629 Did I Remember Wrongly? 629 Did I Remember Wrongly? On the 51st year since Xu Jingmingunched Wu Ming¡¯s World. The purple-robed Tutenmu smiled and said in a mysterious, 12.7-light-year-tall hall in the distant Void Celestial territory, ¡°Ambassador Vicar, I heard that my test subject, Human Wu Ming, has had some gains?¡± ¡°He¡¯s advancing along the Heart Realm Force path. He¡¯s improving faster than any of your previous test subjects.¡± A mighty voice echoed in the hall. ¡°Excellent.¡± Tutenmu nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Now, I need to experience his path.¡± ¡°As you wish.¡± Tutenmu was very familiar with the rapidly expanding starlight. When it enveloped the entire universe, he instantly locked onto a weak lifeform in the human dominion¡ªXu Jingming¡ªwho was sitting on an asteroid and cupping his head. ¡°Ever since the high-dimensional corruption, you will be able to clearly sense all his energy. However, I can¡¯t sense anything he experienced in the virtual world,¡± the mighty voice said. I just need to sense everything he has experienced in reality. Tutenmu also knew very well that Ambassador Vicar wasn¡¯t omnipotent. The stronger the aliens were, the more restrictions Ambassador Vicar¡¯s prying would meet. The human race was one of thergest species in the universe. Technology was what the human race was best at in this universe, and the Void Celestials couldn¡¯t spy on the virtual world. Just for the sake of corruption, Tutenmu had spent a huge sum of credit to exchange for Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s true projection. It was because the humans were strong enough that a milder corruption could be expelled by the three human Paramounts. ¡°Whirr¡ª¡± Tutenmu took in everything from the moment Xu Jingming was corrupted by high-dimensional powers. He first fainted before being saved by the three Paramounts. Later on, the Ice Wine woke Xu Jingming up¡­ Everything Xu Jingming had experienced in reality couldn¡¯t be hidden from Ambassador Vicar¡¯s prying eyes. Ambassador Vicar also allowed Tutenmu to take all of it in. Spearmanship path? He actually chose to temper his mind with spearmanship. The purple-robed man, Tutenmu, was dissatisfied. To temper one¡¯s mind with spearmanship, one has to be devoted to the spear first! I have my own path; it¡¯s impossible for me to be devoted to the spear. However, I¡¯ve already grasped the Heart Realm Force and can amodate different paths. I can try to amodate another. Tutenmu experienced it. Spearmanship tempers and purifies the mind. Imitation method? What a lunatic. Tutenmu was surprised. He had a legacy, so it was impossible for him to learn via imitation. The most dangerous aspect of imitation was to be more exceptionallypatible with Abyssal Void and obtain more high-dimensional information¡ªeven Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s emotions and consciousness. Thankfully, Ambassador Vicar¡¯s prying is limited. He can¡¯t directly pry into high-dimensional information. Tutenmu heaved a sigh of relief. This was a good thing. Ambassador Vicar found traces of Xu Jingming in the river of spacetime. He could only confirm the fluctuations in Xu Jingming¡¯s emotions, thoughts, and means. Xu Jingming¡¯s thoughts and visualization that were at a deeper level¡­ couldn¡¯t be probed. Amodate, refine, and condense? He¡¯s really talented. In 200 years, he condensed his mental strength eight times. Then, he opened up Wu Ming¡¯s World and made all the powerhouses of the cosmic human race his whetstone? Unfortunately, I can¡¯t pry into the true experiences in the virtual world. I can only confirm that in the 51 years since Wu Ming¡¯s World was opened, his mental strength was condensed another three more times, making it a total of 11 times! The starlight faded, and the possession ended. Tutenmu eximed in surprise, ¡°Just a single possession makes it clear what a genius is!¡± ¡°Human Wu Ming¡¯s talent does far exceed that of other test subjects, and it even exceeds yours,¡± Ambassador Vicar agreed. ¡°If you hadn¡¯t corrupted him with high-dimensional powers, his growth probably would¡¯ve been faster than Redmond¡¯s. I believe he can be a cosmic legend in a thousand years or so.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Tutenmu smiled. ¡°Ambassador Vicar, do you think so highly of him?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve seen countless lives and observed countless test subjects corrupted by the Void Celestials over the years. There¡¯s not one more outstanding than Wu Ming.¡± Ambassador Vicar¡¯s voice echoed in the hall. ¡°After he decided on a path among the high-dimensional corruption, his mind was purified in just over 100 years. His imitation method was done in one go, and he condensed his mind 11 times in 200 years¡­ ¡°Haha, that¡¯s why I spared no expense to corrupt him and make him my test subject.¡± Tutenmuughed loudly. ¡°His talent destines him to be a cosmic legend! It has opened up another path in the Heart Realm Force for me. He might even give me some surprises when constructing his high-dimensional lifeform.¡± ¡°Those useless test subjectsbined are probably inferior to Human Wu Ming.¡± Tutenmu looked forward to it. ¡°But he used imitation,¡± Ambassador Vicar said. ¡°There will be endless trouble in the future.¡± ¡°Who cares?¡± Tutenmu scoffed. ¡°I¡¯m very satisfied as long as he inspires me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to¡­ How will he grasp the Heart Realm Force?¡± Tutenmu was filled with anticipation. Just relying on those opponents in the virtual world is far from enough. The path of amodation, refinement, and condensation is very difficult. Tutenmu had Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s legacy, so he knew very well how difficult some paths were. Tutenmu didn¡¯t even dare to choose the condensation path. He took another direction and eventually grasped the Heart Realm Force sessfully. ¡°Soon, you will suffer even more.¡± Tutenmu watched. ¡°Unfortunately, Ambassador Vicar can¡¯t pry into everything Wu Ming has experienced in the virtual world. My possession only gives a 50% effect.¡± In reality, Xu Jingming also experimented with moves and carefully experienced them. Therefore, Tutenmu still gained a lot. I will benefit greatly even if he suffers a little or goes crazy, with Wu Ming¡¯s talent. Tutenmu looked forward to it. ¡­ Xu Jingming sat on an asteroid floating in space and held his head. How ufortable. Xu Jingming held a wine sk and tipped his head to take a sip. The cold energy spread and suppressed the impact of the pain. I use the Dark Primordial Star to suppress my abnormal emotions and asionally vent them in reality. I can still control them now. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. I¡¯ve already condensed my mental strength 11 times. I wonder when I can condense the Heart Realm Force. Wu Ming¡¯s World had been open for 51 years. A total of 73,209 people had cleared the three levels. Only 11 of them were cosmic lifeforms, and the others were Origin lifeforms. However, only about 800 people couldst more than a minute under Xu Jingming. Only three people hadsted more than ten minutes. Of course, he still hadn¡¯t lost. There are so many Origin lifeforms in the cosmic human race. I never expected only 70,000 to clear the third level. Xu Jingming shook his head. It¡¯s much fewer than I expected. That¡¯s right. The premise for weapon tempering¡­ is to be devoted to the weapon. But Origin lifeforms have their own goals. How many of them can be devoted to weapons? However, having this many opponents is enough. Xu Jingming was quite satisfied. In particr, the 800-plus people who couldst more than a minute were all extremely proficient in weaponry. As long as Xu Jingming suppressed his strength and speed slightly, he had quite a good time fighting. Using spearmanship to temper the mind was temporarily enough. The mental tempering of my spearmanship has been quite smooth. I¡¯ve condensed it 11 times. If this continues, my mind will eventually undergo a qualitative change from the constant condensation, allowing me to break through to Heart Realm Force. When that happens, I¡¯ll be able to tolerate the abnormal emotions, right? Xu Jingming thought. ****** In the blink of an eye, six years passed. A spaceship tore through a cosmic wormhole in reality and arrived high above a mineral. ¡°The missing people should be here ording to the virtual world.¡± Inside this spaceship was an official Cosmic Human Alliance investigation team. The investigation team had solemn expressions. ¡°We suspect that it¡¯s Lord Wu Ming.¡± The team leader of the investigation team swept his subordinates with his gaze. ¡°Therefore, everyone has to be careful and respectful. Don¡¯t anger Lord Wu Ming.¡± ¡°We understand.¡± ¡°Team Leader, don¡¯t worry. We won¡¯t tempt fate.¡± ¡°If we anger Lord Wu Ming and he ps us to death, all he¡¯ll get is some credit deduction. Our deaths would have been in vain.¡± These team members spoke one after another. Investigation teams sent by the Cosmic Human Alliance could do whatever they wanted wherever they went, logically speaking. The local factions received them in fear. But when it came to Lord Wu Ming, it was the investigation team¡¯s turn to be terrified. ¡°Lock onto the and search for missing persons.¡± The team leader was even more careful, unwilling to leave the spaceship. The spaceship began to scour the entire. ¡°Nothing.¡± ¡°None of those missing people can be found?¡± Everyone in the investigation team was a little puzzled. ¡°The virtual world confirms that all the missing people are here.¡± Hu! A fiery-red-robed man appeared out of thin air and appeared inside the spaceship. The expressions of all the investigation team members changed, and three members even kneeled down in fright. All of them had been through a lot for their entry into the investigation team, but now that three team members were kneeling, the other team members were extremely terrified. This was because¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s aura was too terrifying. The fiery-red-robed Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes carried a terrifying pressure. Weaker cosmic lifeforms could probably die on the spot. Thankfully, the weakest in the investigation team was a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. ¡°Lord Wu Ming.¡± The investigation team leader was an Origin lifeform. He carefully stepped forward. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Xu Jingming looked at them coldly. ¡°More than 1,000 people from the surrounding gxies have disappeared. They are all rather important personnel,¡± the team leader exined. ¡°With so many important personnel missing, the Cosmic Human Alliance naturally has to investigate. We are certain that they should be on this mineral.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Xu Jingming seemed to recall something and came to a realization. ¡°They¡¯re already dead.¡± ¡°Dead?¡± The team leader and members were puzzled. ¡°I¡¯ve already sentenced them to death and updated it with the virtual world.¡± Xu Jingming was a little puzzled. ¡°Why are you still here?¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t updated,¡± the team leader said anxiously. ¡°The virtual world didn¡¯t receive any evidence. Moreover, you didn¡¯t update the execution process with the virtual world.¡± ¡°Did I not?¡± Xu Jingming thought for a moment and revealed a pained expression. He then held his head and came to a realization. ¡°Oh, I¡¯ll hand over the evidence now. You may return.¡± He instantly submitted the evidence and the execution process. After that, Xu Jingming turned around and disappeared. ¡°He even remembered wrongly about updating with the virtual world? Forgotten?¡± The team leader¡¯s expression changed slightly. An Origin lifeform¡¯s memory was amazingly good. It was impossible for them to make such a mistake. ¡°Let¡¯s leave immediately,¡± the team leader ordered as the spaceship quickly left. ¡­ Xu Jingming was the only one left on the mineral. Xu Jingming stood in midair and looked down with a puzzled expression. Did I remember wrongly? ¡°Master, it¡¯s true that you failed to submit it,¡± Nine said. ¡°I even reminded you.¡± ¡°Yeah, you reminded me. I remember submitting it when you reminded me.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed. ¡°No, no. I¡¯m a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform. How could I have remembered wrongly?¡± Chapter 630 - 630 Sea of Misery and Hope 630 Sea of Misery and Hope ¡°Something went wrong with my memory?¡± In midair, Xu Jingming gradually calmed down. The situation appears very serious! I purified my mind and built a foundation before condensing my mind. I¡¯ve already condensed it 11 times to this day, Xu Jingming thought. The path of mental condensation is tough. The further I go, the more I need to amodate, and the difficulty of refining the impurities constantly increases. Amodation, refinement, and condensation. It was rtively easy to refine when little was amodated. I wish to amodate the Dark Primordial Star. The more information it contains, the more entrenched the impurities. Every time I condense my mind, I need to amodate more information and refine more impurities. If I can¡¯t, therge number of impurities will taint my mind. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression was solemn. Those who have received the Abyssal Void legacy don¡¯t have high-dimensional corruption or abnormal emotions, but it¡¯s still difficult for them to grasp the Heart Realm Force. This is because to condense Heart Realm Force¡­ the vast amount of information to amodate is enough to evolve one¡¯s Heart Realm. It¡¯s extremely difficult topletely refine so much information. Xu Jingming also understood why very few Void Celestials could seed on this path. Identification of the path didn¡¯t mean sess. Even if the Void Celestials reach a bottleneck and find it difficult to improve, they won¡¯t lose control. It isn¡¯t a big problem to have impure minds after all. Many Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms don¡¯t have pure minds, Xu Jingming thought. But I¡¯ll be in big trouble once I get stuck at a bottleneck. Xu Jingming was vexed. On the one hand, my mental strength has to suppress the chaos of high-dimensional corruption, and on the other hand, it has to suppress abnormal emotions. The further one cultivates, the more impurities there are! It¡¯s very difficult to simultaneously suppress both the chaos and abnormal emotions. Xu Jingming had a headache. And now, I¡¯m beginning to have memory errors. This is the sign of losing control. What should I do? Xu Jingming thought. In fact, after my mind became high-dimensional, the effects of corruption were already rtively minor, Xu Jingming thought. The stronger my mind is, the easier it is to suppress the chaos of corruption. The stronger I am, the weaker the enemy! Abnormal emotions are the biggest problem. This is because abnormal emotions use my mental strength as their soil. The stronger my mind, the stronger the abnormal emotions. Moreover, as time passes, the abnormal emotions umte and affect me more and more. Xu Jingming carefully analyzed the situation. Abnormal emotions were the key! All these years, I¡¯ve also thought of ways to vent my pain. Although it has a certain effect, it doesn¡¯t seem to be effective enough. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were cold. In order not to lose control, there¡¯s only one way¡ªassimte it! Assimte the abnormal emotions! Make them a part of my emotions. When painful emotions are a part of me, they won¡¯t disturb my mind again. Xu Jingming made a decision. He hadn¡¯t wanted to choose this path and had chosen to resist and vent his abnormal emotions, but from the looks of it, he had no choice! When that happens, I¡¯ll regain absolute rity. Xu Jingming looked down at the mineral and then disappeared into thin air. ****** In the blink of an eye, six years passed. Viang, an ordinary habitable. The boss of a tavern, Ningway, sat in the veranda outside the tavern and watched the passersby. Suddenly, he saw a tattered beggar, and the beggar¡¯s gazended on him. Huh? Ningway felt as if his soul had been seen through at that very moment. It appalled him. He had too many secrets on him, and he wasn¡¯t allowed to reveal his identity. ¡°I¡¯ve traveled to 1,329 habitables in the past three days and observed billions of living beings. The pain in your heart is the strongest among all the living beings I¡¯ve seen.¡± The tattered beggar walked over. ¡°Are you willing to spare me three minutes?¡± Ningway stared at the beggar in front of him. ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll possess you and suffer your pain,¡± the beggar said. ¡°After that, I¡¯ll satisfy a wish of yours.¡± ¡°Satisfy one of my wishes?¡± Ningway looked at Xu Jingming. He could sense how terrifying this beggar was¡ªthe most powerful person he had ever seen in his life was far inferior to the beggar in front of him. This made Ningwayugh manically. ¡°You want to feel my pain? Do it if you can handle what it takes!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t resist,¡± the beggar said as he looked at Ningway. Ningway felt that the beggar¡¯s eyes seemed to lead to a universe, and he became lost in them. At this moment, the area where the two of them were was concealed. The others on the couldn¡¯t see or enter. It appeared to be only three minutes, but with Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength, he spent 532 years in Ningway¡¯s memories and transformed into him, experiencing everything he had experienced. Three minutes passed. Ningway suddenly jolted awake, and he saw the beggar in front of him cackle crazily. ¡°Still not giving up hope despite being in such endless misery? Hahaha, you¡¯re like a donkey that keeps jaunting forward at the carrot in front of it. Even at death¡¯s door, this donkey keeps looking at the carrot but will never be able to eat it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the same for you.¡± The beggar pointed at Ningway. ¡°You¡¯ve always sought hope, but you can never touch it.¡± ¡°Without hope, you would¡¯vemitted suicide a long time ago. But it¡¯s also because there¡¯s hope that you¡¯ve experienced more pain.¡± The beggar smiled oddly. ¡°Your family has died, your homeworld has been ughtered, and your civilization was destroyed. As a cosmic lifeform, you were escorted to a ve. Youter joined the rebel army, but the rebel army suffered repeated failures¡­ Your heart has long been riddled with holes. You¡¯re already a walking corpse, but you manage to hold on because of that tiny bit of hope?¡± Xu Jingmingughed, his eyes red. ¡°I can¡¯t die this way. I want revenge. I want revenge at all costs!¡± Ningway stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°Haha, I can empathize with you.¡± Xu Jingmingughed maniacally. With his mental methods, his mind could fuse into another¡¯s body. In three minutes, he experienced all the pain in Ningway¡¯s life. Ordinary Origin lifeforms would have gone crazy, but Xu Jingming was already used to it. In the past six years, he had traveled thes in the universe. His eyes scanned through countless living beings and searched for the living beings with the most intense pain. He was greatly agitated at first, but Xu Jingming became crazy after repeatedly possessing them. He even relegated himself as a beggar¡ªto be discriminated against and hated by countless living beings. He immersed himself in all kinds of pain every day, but Xu Jingming had already adapted. The impact of the abnormal pain became weaker. ¡°Your wish is revenge, right?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Yes.¡± Ningway looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°If you¡¯ve read my memories, you should know what I want the most.¡± ¡°You want all the enemies who ughtered your homeworld¡¯s citizens to die!¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll kill all the executioners of your homeworld from 325 years ago as long as they¡¯re still alive.¡± Ningway found it unbelievable. Could the other party really do it? ¡°Go and gather information tomorrow. You¡¯ll find out about their deaths.¡± The beggar turned around and left. There were a total of 739 cosmic lifeforms who hadmitted the massacre 300 years ago still alive. Two of them were Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms. Although the massacre was a secret, and although the 739 of them were scattered across the gxy, Xu Jingming could search for all kinds of secret information on thes he visited. He investigated and locked onto one target after another. In a day, 739 people died. Be it a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeformmanding the cosmic fleet, a noble member of the royal family, or merchants heading to other Star Alliances for trade, all the cosmic lifeforms who had carried out the massacre back then died. The rebel army had always treated these people as targets for revenge, so they quickly obtained news of a majority of the deaths. ¡°Those executioners are all dead?¡± ¡°That devil is dead too?¡± Many people in the rebel army were stunned. ¡°Haha, they¡¯re dead. They¡¯re all dead.¡± Ningway received information from the rebel army in the tavern. After muttering to himself for an hour at night, hemitted suicide. He no longer had the strength to live once he finally came into contact with hope. The beggar-like Xu Jingming stood outside the tavern and silently watched as Ningway finally chose tomit suicide. This is your final oue? Death is actually a form of release for you? The beggar smiled. So what if it¡¯s pain? No matter how great the pain is, as long as there¡¯s a little hope¡­ it can be withstood. The sea of misery is boundless, but there are boats to cross. The boat¡¯s name is Hope. But in fact, when there¡¯s no hope, pain turns into despair, and there will be no more pain. Xu Jingmingughed crazily. Hope is a boat, and hope is also the source of pain. Hahaha¡­ Next. Xu Jingming continued wandering the universe and searched the habitables, seeking out intense pain before possessing them. Although he seemed to be getting crazier and crazier by experiencing the difficulties of those people¡¯s lives for a short three minutes every time, Xu Jingming actually became more and more lucid. The impact of the abnormal pain on him decreased. He knew very well what he was doing. I¡¯m in the sea of misery, but I also have hope. Xu Jingming had his own worries. All these years, he didn¡¯t approach his homeworld or meet his family. One day, I will resolve the corruption and the abnormal emotions. ¡­ The beggar-like Xu Jingming walked everywhere. ¡°Are you willing to spare me three minutes?¡± Xu Jingming would say the same thing when he found someone with intense pain. ¡°I¡¯ll fulfill one of your wishes.¡± Having fulfilled the wishes of these sufferers time and time again, Xu Jingming came to a realization when he saw what they did after their wishes were fulfilled. Finally, one day. The beggar-like Xu Jingming entered a city and saw three figures appear in front of him. One was Deputy Dean Redmond, one was Deputy Ind Lord Fasci, and the other was Defender Whitejail. ¡°The managers of the three strongest factions are here together.¡± Xu Jingming looked at them and smiled. ¡°Is it because I¡¯ve caused too much trouble in the past six years?¡± ¡°Junior Brother.¡± Deputy Dean Redmond frowned slightly. ¡°You¡¯ve already lost control.¡± ¡°Lost control? No!¡± Xu Jingmingughed happily. ¡°I feel more awake than ever.¡± Chapter 631 - 631 Two Choices 631 Two Choices Deputy Dean Redmond, Deputy Ind Lord Fasci, and Defender Whitejail¡¯s expressions changed slightly when they heard that. ¡°He really lost control,¡± sighed Defender Whitejail. ¡°Redmond, Wu Ming is from your Primordial Research Institute,¡± Deputy Ind Lord Fasci said softly. ¡°You handle it.¡± Redmond nodded slightly and looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Junior Brother, haven¡¯t you realized that you have lost control?¡± ¡°May I ask how I¡¯ve lost control?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the three of them. ¡°You should know very well how much you¡¯ve done in the past six years,¡± Deputy Dean Redmond said. ¡°I¡¯ll name a few. One, the Ningway case!¡± ¡°Am I in the wrong for the Ningway case?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Prince Yuxu, the seventh prince of the Juchen royal family, fulfilled his end of his punishment in a lost bet and ughtered the native civilizations on a private under hismand,¡± Redmond said. ¡°The massacre of the natives on a private waspleted by Prince Yuxu¡¯s personal guards disguised as space pirates.¡± ¡°Haha¡­¡± Xu Jingmingughed. ¡°The destruction of a native civilization is actually a punishment for losing a bet. Don¡¯t the three of you find it ridiculous? The most ridiculous thing is that the seventh prince of a medium-sized cosmic civilization royal family didn¡¯t think of eradicating anytent problems after deciding to ughter a native civilization?¡± ¡°He owned this private for many years, and cosmic lifeforms have been produced by the natives over the years. These cosmic lifeforms left the and served the seventh prince, but what did he do? He casually massacred the private after losing a bet, but he never expected that many of the people the cosmic lifeforms cared about lived on that private.¡± ¡°Therefore, these people became rebels.¡± Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. ¡°This prince probably doesn¡¯t think much of these trivial figures. Therefore, he didn¡¯t consider dealing with the cosmic lifeforms before massacring the natives. It was only when he sufferedter before he realized his problem and began capturing the cosmic lifeforms.¡± ¡°He still didn¡¯t want to kill them and instead made these cosmic lifeforms ves,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°As for Ningway, he¡¯s a cosmic lifeform whose entire family was killed, and his civilization was wiped out. He was captured and made a ve.¡± ¡°He spent the rest of his life seeking revenge,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Is it wrong for me to help him seek revenge?¡± Redmond remarked, ¡°You killed Prince Yuxu, the merchant who gambled with him, and all the praetorian cosmic lifeforms in that operation.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°739 people; none were spared.¡± ¡°Prince Yuxu deserves death,¡± Redmond said. ¡°The merchant who gambled with him only wanted him to kill a certain number of people; he didn¡¯t insist on massacring the innocent civilization. This merchant shouldn¡¯t be executed ording to thew.¡± ¡°Getting the other party to kill a billion people just because of a lost bet? Is there any reason to keep such a merchant alive?¡± Xu Jingming scoffed. ¡°Prince Yuxu had a violent personality, and the praetorians have strict military rules. With his order, the praetorians had to carry out the military order. Those who vite the military order would¡¯ve been executed by thew enforcement team,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Therefore, the praetorians were carrying out the military order. They didn¡¯t dare disobey. They were carrying out the military order and shouldn¡¯t be executed.¡± ¡°Since they know Prince Yuxu¡¯s personality, why didn¡¯t they leave the praetorian earlier? To be willing to be ackey; there is no pity for their deaths,¡± Xu Jingming said coldly. Redmond nodded slightly. ¡°Let me ask you about the second case¡ªthe Kurao case.¡± Xu Jingming recalled one of the people who he had possessed to experience their pain in the past six years¡ªKurao. ¡°Kurao was betrayed by his good friend, Florentina, and more than 1,000 people in his entire n died. His hair turned white overnight, and he swore revenge,¡± Xu Jingming said softly. ¡°Kurao made aeback and eventually took over Qing Nation, but Kurao fled to the opposing Xun Nation.¡± ¡°After more than ten years of battle, Kurao finally defeated the Xun Nation. Just as he was about to capture his enemy, Florentina, a spaceship out for adventure discovered this.¡± ¡°This was bought by arge family, and Florentina was good at dealing with people. She quickly cozied up to someone important and soared to prominence.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Kurao was tortured by Florentina, who found killing him beneath her. Instead, she tortured him every day. He was in hell, but there didn¡¯t seem to be an end to that.¡± ¡°Coincidentally, I passed by this habitable and observed the emotions of all life on it. I discovered the intense pain in him,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I fulfilled his wish.¡± ¡°You killed 1,132 people in the Kurao case,¡± Redmond stated. ¡°Some of them deserve death, but most of them don¡¯t. After all, before the spaceship discovered that, it¡¯s hard to tell what¡¯s right and wrong in the battle between nations. After integrating into a cosmic civilization, everything was written off. You shouldn¡¯t have killed them because of the grudges between natives.¡± ¡°Written off once they are integrated into the cosmic civilization?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°So more than a thousand people in Kurao¡¯s entire family died in vain? More than 100,000 innocent people were harmed by Florentina, and they died for nothing?¡± ¡°The native era is at a different stage from the cosmic civilization era,¡± Redmond said. ¡°It¡¯s impossible to piece together the conflicts between the native nations. The Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯sws don¡¯t trace the grudges to the native era.¡± ¡°Thew doesn¡¯t trace back, but Kurao won¡¯t forget the blood feud,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Therefore, I helped him take revenge.¡± ¡°Junior Brother, have you noticed?¡± Redmond gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°You no longer have any reverence for thew! You do things ording to your understanding and kill anyone you want. In the past six years, you¡¯ve done it 701 times. No matter how noble their status is, you didn¡¯t show any mercy.¡± ¡°You killed those that only needed a century¡¯s imprisonment ording to thew.¡± ¡°Someckeys were forced to take orders. Thew states that a slight punishment is sufficient, yet you do not cease killing them.¡± ¡°ording to thew, grudges between natives are not to be pursued. Yet, you killed them all the same.¡± Redmond looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°You ignore thew and everyone¡¯s identity. You follow your heart and kill as you wish. Junior Brother¡­ What does thew mean to you?¡± ¡°You vite thew time and time again! You¡¯re breaking thew andmitting a crime!¡± Redmond stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°I understand.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°You said that you are very lucid,¡± Deputy Dean Redmond said. ¡°You are lucid, yet you still break thew. Aren¡¯t you losing control?¡± ¡°Senior Brother,¡± Xu Jingming said softly, ¡°what¡¯s thew for?¡± ¡°Thew is for better order in the Cosmic Human Alliance, allowing people¡¯s actions to be more in line with themon understanding of goodness,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Repaying kindness with kindness and taking revenge with hatred is in line with people¡¯s basic understanding. It¡¯s not about rigidly adhering to thew! Thew is dead, but humans are alive. If humans do not know how to be flexible, humans will only be akin to machines.¡± ¡°Thew is dead, but people are alive.¡± Redmond nodded. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s why thew has many supplementary uses. Thew can be slowly improved, but¡­ it¡¯s not a reason for you to vite thew.¡± ¡°Senior Brother, go ahead and punish me ording to thew then.¡± Xu Jingming remarked, ¡°ording to thew, I have sufficient authority. These crimes Imitted only deserve credit deduction, right?¡± ¡°For the cases, deducting 100 million credits from you would do.¡± Redmond nodded. ¡°But the cases of you killing those people aren¡¯t important. The three of us came because of something more important¡ªyou lost control.¡± ¡°I lost control?¡± Xu Jingming looked at them. ¡°How?¡± Defender Whitejail said, ¡°Wu Ming, you¡¯ve broken thew time and time again! You still think that you¡¯re sober and that you¡¯re right. You think that breaking thew isn¡¯t wrong¡­ If this isn¡¯t losing control, what is?¡± ¡°Would you have vited thew like this before your high-dimensional corruption?¡± Deputy Ind Lord Fasci asked. Xu Jingming was stunned. Before the high-dimensional corruption¡­ He had never thought of viting thew. Since when did he begin ignoring thew? ¡°Have you noticed? You¡¯ve long ignored thew and do whatever you want. You still think that you¡¯re sober and that you¡¯re right,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Yes, your exnation makes sense. Thew has certain ws, but to govern a total of 34 cosmic sectors and a massive number of cosmic human civilizations, ourws have always been a work in progress.¡± ¡°This is aw agreed upon by the three Paramounts and discussed and confirmed by generations of outstanding figures. Everyone agreed that this is aw that shall govern the entire human race.¡± ¡°You think you¡¯re right and that thew is wrong. Who do you think you are? You¡¯re smarter than all the human ancestors in history, including the three Paramounts?¡± Redmond said. ¡°Today, you, Xu Jingming, may believe that thew is wrong. Tomorrow, another person will believe that thew is wrong. If everyone doesn¡¯t abide by thew, how is the Cosmic Human Alliance to be managed?¡± ¡°This is a rtively well-definedw that bnces all aspects,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Ignoring you, an Origin lifeform, even the three Paramounts¡ªwho can clearly forcefully implementws¡ªdon¡¯t believe that what theye up with are necessarily perfect. Therefore, they only affirmed thews after discussing it with many outstanding people of the Cosmic Human Alliance. Moreover, we are still perfecting it over the generations through the virtual world¡¯s monitoring.¡± Xu Jingming fell silent. ¡°Although you killed Lunardo after being corrupted by high-dimensional space, you still respected thew back then. You still knew to submit evidence before sentencing him to death.¡± ¡°What about now? You don¡¯t care about the evidence anymore. You took action just by observing some of the so-called truths,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Are the truths in a person¡¯s memory facts?¡± ¡°Since when did you kill as you please?¡± Redmond looked at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming kept silent. The three of them looked at him and didn¡¯t say anything else. After a long time¡­ ¡°This is high-dimensional corruption,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. ¡°Unknowingly, even though I think that I¡¯m very clear-headed, my understanding of the world, thew, and everything is constantly distorted.¡± ¡°What I did before I was corrupted was naturally within the legal framework. After I was corrupted, I would asionally exploit loopholes in thew to leave others helpless against me.¡± ¡°And now, I¡¯vepletely ignored thew and raised myself above thew. Moreover, I believe that I¡¯m right.¡± Xu Jingming looked back. ¡°My behavior and the way I handle things have been changing. If this continues, I don¡¯t know what will happen to me.¡± Redmond and the others heaved a sigh of relief when they heard that. ¡°There¡¯s still hope,¡± Fasci said with a smile. ¡°He finally knows his problem,¡± Whitejail said. Redmond nodded and said, ¡°Junior Brother, we¡¯ll give you two choices now. One, we¡¯ll punish you with the deduction of 100 million credits. You have to realize your mistake and notmit it again. Two, if you still can¡¯t control yourself and kill as you wish, we can only imprison you!¡± ¡°Choose one of the two paths,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Choose one?¡± Xu Jingming lowered his head and said softly, ¡°I¡¯m in endless misery and suffer day and night. If you don¡¯t let me wreak havoc, I¡¯ll definitely go crazy.¡± ¡°You want me to control myself? I can¡¯t control myself anymore!¡± Xu Jingming looked up at the three people in front of him. ¡°I choose to be imprisoned!¡± Chapter 632 - 632 Spacetime Prison 632 Spacetime Prison ¡°I choose to be imprisoned!¡± Deputy Dean Redmond, Deputy Ind Lord Fasci, and Defender Whitejail were stunned when they heard this. They didn¡¯t want to force the most dazzling genius of the human race into a corner; they only wanted to exert enough pressure on Xu Jingming to effect change. However, Xu Jingming¡¯s choice gave them a headache. ¡°You can¡¯t control yourself?¡± Redmond looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°I used the imitation method, and Master of the Abyssal Void has abnormal emotions¡ªpainful emotions¡ªtorturing me. My memories have already begun to be chaotic,¡± Xu Jingming said calmly. ¡°I took the initiative to sink into the misery and suffer all kinds of pain and torture to reduce the impact of the abnormal emotions, but I have to vent after suffering too much pain and torture after brief moments¡­ If I don¡¯t vent it, I¡¯ll go even crazier.¡± It was obvious how painful and torturous it was for Xu Jingming to experience a person¡¯s life of misery in a short period through possession. Fulfilling other people¡¯s wishes was a way to vent. For example, in the Ningway case, the other party hated all executioners. This hatred had long been embedded into his soul over the centuries. Having possessed the body and experienced this pain, Xu Jingming would have nowhere to vent his pain if he were to rationally let most people off ording to thew. Only by following Ningway¡¯s wishes and killing all the targets of hatred could he vent his anger to the greatest extent. Possessing and taking the experiences in before fulfilling their wishes was Xu Jingming¡¯s way of staying sane while experiencing the misery. How would Redmond and the others have him control himself? ¡°Senior Brother.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at Redmond calmly. ¡°I know you have the intention to help me, but as my mental strength increases, the abnormal emotions intensify by the day. The corruption will only worsen, and I won¡¯t be able to control myself.¡± Redmond, Fasci, and Whitejail exchanged nces. ¡°Let¡¯s contact the three Paramounts,¡± Redmond said. The three Paramounts needed to agree for Xu Jingming¡¯s imprisonment. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Time passed¡­ The Redmond trio and Xu Jingming stood on the street, but the pedestrians couldn¡¯t touch them or see them. Half an hourter. ¡°The three Paramounts have replied.¡± Redmond, Fasci, and Whitejail looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Since you chose to be imprisoned, it means that you don¡¯t have the ability to control yourself,¡± Redmond said. ¡°ording to the decision of the three Paramounts, you will be imprisoned forever. You will only regain your freedom when you grasp the Heart Realm Force.¡± ¡°Grasp Heart Realm Force?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Alright.¡± The source of the corruption was Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s power. The corruption was no longer a corruption once he grasped the power. ¡°During your imprisonment, you are prohibited from entering the virtual worldwork,¡± Redmond said. ¡°You are only allowed to contact the outside world by mail once a year. This is the dean and the others¡¯ decision.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you an hour to settle your matters,¡± Redmond said. ¡°After that, we¡¯ll escort you to the Spacetime Prison and imprison you there.¡± ¡°Got it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. Redmond, Fasci, and Whitejail waited silently. Xu Jingming split a consciousness stream into the virtual world and began making some arrangements for trivial matters. ¡°Sigh, this junior brother of mine is even more talented than me, but he has fallen to this extent.¡± Redmond shook his head slightly. He waspletely confident in bing a high-dimensional lifeform thanks to Xu Jingming¡¯s help; he kept this favor to heart. However, the three Paramounts couldn¡¯t do anything about the high-dimensional corruption, so he naturally couldn¡¯t either. ¡°The Void Celestials often corrupt the geniuses of the various races in the universe into test subjects,¡± Whitejail remarked with a sigh. ¡°And there¡¯s nothing we can do about this!¡± ¡°Many of the corrupted geniuses of the various races have gone crazy, causing irreparable consequences,¡± Fasci said. ¡°Compared to them, Wu Ming¡¯s self-control is already very strong.¡± ¡°This is only temporary. Wu Ming has only been corrupted for a few centuries. If he is corrupted for over a millennium or longer, and the abnormal emotions continue tormenting him¡­¡± Defender Whitejail shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m afraid it will cause a huge disaster.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why he chose to be imprisoned,¡± Redmond said. ¡­ In the virtual world. Grandpa Xu, Mr. and Mrs. Xu, Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, Li Chen¡¯an and his wife, and Xu Jingming¡ªit was rare for the family to get together. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯ve been very busy these past few years. It¡¯s been a long time since our family got together,¡± Grandpa Xu said with a smile. ¡°No matter how busy you are, you can make time to rx. Humans don¡¯t juste to this world to evolve; they also have to enjoy life,¡± Xu Hong said. They felt that Xu Jingming had distanced himself from them in the past few years. ¡°Mmm.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his family. His heart was soft in front of them. He smiled and said, ¡°But I¡¯m indeed very busy. Soon, I¡¯ll be heading to a rtively distant ce. I won¡¯t be able to enter the virtual worldwork there. When that happens, I won¡¯t be able to contact everyone.¡± ¡°Dad, you can¡¯t even contact us via the virtual world?¡± Xu Lixing was surprised. ¡°I can¡¯t.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°You can get Miaomiao to write me a letter every year! The Cosmic Human Alliance¡¯s officials will pass the letter to me, and I¡¯ll reply.¡± ¡°Only by mail?¡± The family was extremely surprised. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Mrs. Xu couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Why can¡¯t we contact via the virtual world?¡± ¡°A very special ce,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. He was being imprisoned. He couldn¡¯t tell his family the truth; it would only worry them. ¡°How long will it take?¡± Li Miaomiao asked as the family stared at Xu Jingming. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head gently. ¡°It might be thousands of years or tens of thousands of years.¡± The group was stunned. Perhaps tens of thousands of years? ¡°Perhaps tens of thousands of years?¡± The family found it uneptable. Even if those with some talent in evolution and those who used auxiliary treasures like Mr. Xu and Xu Lixing had a chance of reaching Lv. 8, Lv. 8 cosmic lifeforms only had a lifespan of 10,000 years. As for Mrs. Xu and the others who didn¡¯t have much talent on the evolutionary path, they could only live for 3,000 years. ¡°We might not see each other again in the future?¡± Mrs. Xu looked at her son. ¡°Mom.¡± Xu Jingming held his mother¡¯s hand. ¡°Before you became an Origin lifeform, you were always at home.¡± Mrs. Xu¡¯s eyes turned red. ¡°But after you became an Origin lifeform, you went to the Hellion battlefield and the Void Celestial battlefield. Then, you said something about high-dimensional corruption¡­ Now, you¡¯re saying that you have to go somewhere far! Can¡¯t you take a break? There are so many powerhouses and important figures in the human race, and there are three Paramounts. Can¡¯t you ck off for a while?¡± ¡°Mom, this matter has nothing to do with the Cosmic Human Alliance. It¡¯s me; I have to go to that special ce,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I have no choice because of the high-dimensional corruption.¡± ¡°You have to?¡± Mr. Xu asked. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°When are you setting off?¡± Mr. Xu asked again. ¡°In about 40 minutes,¡± Xu Jingming replied. The family had mixed emotions, but they knew that they couldn¡¯t change anything. They could only cherish this short time together. Finally, it was almost time. ¡°Jingming, we¡¯ll all wait for your return.¡± Li Miaomiao stared at her husband. ¡°I hope we can meet again in this life.¡± ¡°Dad.¡± Xu Lixing stared at her father with red eyes. ¡°We¡¯ll definitely meet.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He also yearned for it. He didn¡¯t want his family to be dead by the time he came out of prison. Therefore, not only did he have to sessfully grasp Heart Realm Force, but he also had to grasp it early. ¡°I transferred 100 quadrillion cosmic dors to the Pearwood Group,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I gave the group cash in piece-meal sizes previously, but now¡­ I¡¯m almost transferring everything out of my ount. I¡¯ll leave it to you guys.¡± Having participated in the Hellion interception for so many years, Xu Jingming had umted an astonishing amount of wealth. This much wealth was still the result of the Hellion reducing their plundering. There was only some chump change left in Xu Jingming¡¯s ount. ¡°If you encounter trouble in the future, you can look for Deputy Dean Redmond. You can also ask Senior Brother Jane, Senior Brother Yijiu, and the others for help with ordinary matters,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Okay.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll get going.¡± Xu Jingming turned around and left. His figure dissipated without any hesitation. The family couldn¡¯t bear to see Xu Jingming leave. Would they meet again in the future? ¡­ Xu Jingming left a message to Uncle Qi, Tejano, Redeye, Gu Shan, Senior Brother Yijiu, Senior Brother Jane, and his other friends. Leave the Abyssal Void Group to me in the future? It might take Young Master millennia or tens of millennia to return? Wu Qi was a little stunned when he read the message Xu Jingming left him. Will we meet again? Wu Qi yearned to be an Origin lifeform even more at this moment¡ªhe wanted to live longer and wait for his young master¡¯s return. ****** On the street. Redmond, Fasci, and Whitejail waited patiently, and Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness left the virtual world. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Is everything settled?¡± Redmond asked. ¡°Senior Brother, please take care of my family while I¡¯m imprisoned,¡± Xu Jingming said. Whitejail said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. With your status, nobody in the Cosmic Human Alliance can touch your family. The three of us can guarantee it.¡± Redmond and Fasci nodded slightly. ¡°Thank you.¡± Xu Jingming was grateful. Redmond, Whitejail, and Fasci didn¡¯t have any hostility toward Xu Jingming. They even looked forward to Xu Jingming¡¯s liberation from the corruption. ¡°After you are imprisoned, Wu Ming¡¯s World¡­ will be taken over by the Cosmic Human Alliance,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Wu Ming¡¯s World is still helpful to the mind.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Then, let¡¯s set off.¡± Redmond looked at Fasci. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Hu! Fasci instantly traversed spacetime with the three of them. As expected of the deputy ind lord of Spacetime Ind. A cosmic legend powerhouse is stronger than me in spacetime. Xu Jingming watched as Fasci brought the three of them to a mysterious spacetime area. This was a specially created spacetime that was difficult to find. A cube building floated up ahead. ¡°This is the Spacetime Prison, one of the forbidden areas of our Spacetime Ind,¡± Fasci exined. ¡°This was personally built by Ind Lord. Even high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms can¡¯te here without Ind Lord¡¯s permission.¡± As they spoke, the few of them flew close to the Spacetime Prison. Boom! Boom! Dense purple patterns appeared on the cube-shaped building, and the energy fluctuations were intense. A towering door slowly opened. ¡°Go on in,¡± Deputy Ind Lord Fasci said. ¡°You can only leave this prison when you grasp Heart Realm Force.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and flew through the door. The prison was empty. Other than the walls, there was nothing else. Xu Jingming stood in the prison with his back facing the door. Boom! Boom! The door slowly closed before it was fully sealed. Chapter 633 - 633 Practicing Spearmanship While Clear-Headed, Practicing Spearmanship While Mad 633 Practicing Spearmanship While Clear-Headed, Practicing Spearmanship While Mad Redmond and the others stood in the void and sighed as they looked at the cubic prison in front of them. The most dazzling genius of the human race was ultimately imprisoned after being corrupted by high-dimensional powers. ¡°I wonder when he will be released,¡± Defender Whitejail said with a sigh. ¡°I wonder if I¡¯ll see him released before my death.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not easy to grasp Heart Realm Force,¡± Deputy Ind Lord Fascimented. ¡°After all, this is a high-dimensional power that originates from the third realm.¡± Although he had confidence in Xu Jingming, believing that he would be able to grasp the ordinary high-dimensional power quickly, to do so while corrupted? It was too difficult. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Redmond said. Deputy Ind Lord Fasci then brought the two of them out of that piece of spacetime. ¡­ In the Spacetime Prison. Xu Jingming stood alone. His gaze passed through the obstruction of the prison walls and clearly saw the void outside; he also saw the Redmond trio leave. He was in empty spacetime. There was only the cubic prison and one living being¡ªthe imprisoned Xu Jingming. This prison¡­ Xu Jingming walked over and reached out to touch the wall as he tried exerting strength. Boom! Boom! Boom! The power that was enough to crush a star caused spacetime to tremble, but the prison wall remained intact. ¡°Master, this was built by Spacetime Ind Lord. Even a first-realm high-dimensional lifeform will probably find it difficult to destroy this prison, much less you,¡± Nine said. 108 meters long, 108 meters wide, and 108 meters tall¡ªit¡¯s an absolute cube. Xu Jingming observed the prison. There¡¯s no bed or anything in the prison. As an Origin lifeform, he could absorb Cosmic Force to maintain his existence, so he naturally didn¡¯t need food and water. Xu Jingming liked visiting restaurants purely for enjoyment. He was now stripped of his right to enjoy delicacies during his imprisonment. Xu Jingming walked to the center of the prison and sat cross-legged. If I want to grasp Heart Realm Force, I have to amodate the Dark Primordial Star and refine it until it evolves into Heart Realm. Only then can my mental strengthpletely transform into Heart Realm Force. Xu Jingming knew very well that perhaps the Abyssal Void legacy had other paths to grasp Heart Realm Force, but this was the only high-dimensional information he had gathered using the imitation method. I¡¯ll practice my spear every day from now on. I¡¯ll use spearmanship to amodate the Dark Primordial Star. Even if my memories are messed up or I go crazy, I still have to practice my spearmanship. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t like being crazy; he preferred to figure out the evolutionary path when he was sober. However, he had no choice now. The corruption would keep distorting his understanding of the world without him realizing it. So what if I¡¯m crazy? As long as my spearmanship improves and I can amodate more, there wille a day when amodating the Dark Primordial Star would be sufficient to evolve me to Heart Realm. Xu Jingming was already prepared. The path of amodation could be carried out in a lucid state. He could still proceed even in madness! I have to prevent myself from going crazy and forgetting about spearmanship training, Xu Jingming sat there and thought. ¡°Nine,¡± Xu Jingming called out. ¡°Master,¡± Nine replied. ¡°While I¡¯m still conscious, I¡¯ll set up a sobriety test. There are 1,000 questions and detailed answers. Just one mistake means that I¡¯m not lucid and that I¡¯m in a crazy state. When that happens, I¡¯m not allowed to read my family¡¯s letters or reply¡­ You don¡¯t have to follow my orders.¡± ¡°Master, do you mean that you have to first answer a sobriety test when instructing me in the future?¡± Nine asked. ¡°We shall begin that tomorrow,¡± Xu Jingming answered. ¡°Alright,¡± Nine replied. ¡°I¡¯ll produce this sobriety test now. Take note of the detailed answers.¡± Xu Jingming began to record the questions and answers. As a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, he finished in less than a second¡ª The 1,000 questions and answers appeared. These questions were actually important matters in Xu Jingming¡¯s life. For example, he was the only one who knew some things about his family and friends. ¡°Even if I lose my memory, if I have an understanding of all the answers, I¡¯ll know my life¡¯s key experiences,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. ¡°If you lose your memory¡­. There are a total of 983,201 words in the 1,000 questions; it¡¯s impossible for you to get everything correct,¡± Nine replied. ¡°This is the password. I remember all 983,201 words clearly, and my memory remains intact. Perhaps I can¡¯t reach the normal level of an Origin lifeform, but I can be considered ¡®lucid,¡¯¡± Xu Jingming said. Xu Jingming then began writing another Dark Primordial Star Spear Art. ¡°Nine, the Dark Primordial Star Spear Art is a path that uses spearmanship to temper the mind and condense the mind. It¡¯s a cultivation method integrated from the high-dimensional information I obtained via imitation,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°To prevent me from forgetting the cultivation method when I go crazy, you are to constantly project this Dark Primordial Star Spear Art on the prison walls!¡± ¡°Yes, Master,¡± Nine replied. Soon, nearly half of the wall in the prison was filled with the Dark Primordial Star Spear Art¡¯s dense words and patterns. Xu Jingming looked at the content and nodded slightly. The key points of the high-dimensional information obtained from the imitation method have been recorded. As for evolving the Dark Primordial Star¡­ My mental strength is enough to pry into high-dimensional space. I can pry into the real Primordial Star and understand more about it. Xu Jingming felt that he was very well-prepared. Xu Jingming extended his hand, and a spear appeared in it. ¡°Time to practice my spearmanship.¡± ¡°Does spearmanship require an opponent? I can still practice without an opponent.¡± Xu Jingming began practicing his spearmanship. ¡­ Virtual worldwork, Wu Ming¡¯s World. ¡°What? The rules of Wu Ming¡¯s World have changed?¡± Countless people looked at the rules that appeared in the sky¡ª 1: All yers are limited to the same physique and can choose any weapon. 2: You can obtain 100 billion cosmic dors as a reward for clearing the three obstacles on the mountain and obtain a chance to enter the Sky Arena. 3: The Sky Arena will have its rankings updated in real-time. The higher the ranking, the higher the reward. (Refer to the Sky Arena instructions for the detailed rules) Note: As Lord Wu Ming is in seclusion, Wu Ming¡¯s World will be officially taken over by the Cosmic Human Alliance. ¡°Sky Arena?¡± ¡°In the past, we could only challenge Lord Wu Ming. Now, we can challenge many other Origin lifeforms?¡± ¡°There are plenty of rewards.¡± Countless people quickly epted these changes. ¡°Actually, I¡¯ve long guessed it. Lord Wu Ming is an Origin lifeform; how can he ept challenges every day? Getting the Cosmic Human Alliance officials to take over is a good way to maintain Wu Ming¡¯s World for a long time.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming suddenly wants to enter seclusion. Is he going to break through to be a cosmic legend?¡± ¡°How can he be that fast!? Lord Wu Ming hasn¡¯t even cultivated the evolutionary method for a thousand years.¡± People jested. Everyone could understand the changes in Wu Ming¡¯s World. It was very normal. ¡°The officials have taken over?¡± Wu Qi looked up at the three new rules in the sky and was rather worried. ¡°I wonder what happened to Young Master. He might be gone for thousands or even tens of thousands of years.¡± ¡°Wu Ming¡¯s World has changed.¡± Li Miaomiao and her daughter, Xu Lixing, had also arrived. They saw the changes in Wu Ming¡¯s World and were worried about Xu Jingming. ****** Days passed. Being imprisoned, Xu Jingming suffered abnormally painful emotions every day. He had nowhere to vent¡ªnot even in the virtual world. ¡°Nine, let me try the sobriety test,¡± Xu Jingming said as he opened his eyes. He would test himself every day in prison to understand his condition. ¡°Alright, Master.¡± Soon, a sobriety test appeared on the projection in front of him. Xu Jingming scanned it. With a thought, he filled the entire test with dense replies¡ªthere were a total of 983,201 words, not a word more or less. ¡°Master, there¡¯s a mistake in your answer,¡± Nine replied. ¡°A mistake?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly. He carefully looked at his answer and instantly checked it a hundred times in his mind. ¡°I never expected my memory to be unstable just three months into my imprisonment.¡± He still felt very clear-headed. However, the test couldn¡¯t be wrong¡ªthe stability of his memory was dropping. ¡°Time for spear practice.¡± Xu Jingming extended his hand, and he used the Force to condense a spear. He began the days of evolving the Dark Primordial Star with his spearmanship. ¡­ Void Celestial territory. Tens of billions of lives lived on one of the habitables. All of them were asleep in the densely-packed buildings. Buzz. A purple-robed Tutenmu stood on the grass. These tens of billions of lives were naturally provided with energy, ensuring their survival. Their consciousnesses lived in an illusory Heart Realm while they slept. In the Heart Realm, tens of billions of lives formed many countries. They married and had children, and they fought and killed. After they died, they reincarnated and began new lives. ¡°Tutenmu.¡± Suddenly, a voice sounded from afar. ¡°Ambassador Vicar.¡± Tutenmu smiled. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Why are you in a hurry to contact me?¡± ¡°Your most important test subject¡ªHuman Wu Ming¡ªhas encountered a special situation. I believe it was imperative to inform you.¡± The voice sounded in Tutenmu¡¯s ears. ¡°What happened?¡± Tutenmu was puzzled. ¡°A few months ago, Human Wu Ming was taken away by Redmond, Fasci, and Whitejail for imprisonment,¡± the voice said. ¡°They imprisoned him in a special spacetime. It was personally built by Spacetime Ind Lord; I can¡¯t spy on it.¡± ¡°Ambassador Vicar, you can¡¯t spy on that ce?¡± Tutenmu¡¯s expression changed. ¡°Yes, in terms of attainments in spacetime, only Master can match Spacetime Ind Lord. It¡¯s also very difficult for Master to track Spacetime Ind Lord in a one-on-one battle,¡± Ambassador Vicar said. ¡°I can¡¯t spy on the ce built by Spacetime Ind Lord.¡± ¡°If I can¡¯t spy into his imprisoned days, you won¡¯t be able to possess him and take in his experiences,¡± Ambassador Vicar said. Tutenmu was stunned. Chapter 634 - 634 He’s Gone Mad 634 He¡¯s Gone Mad The purple-robed Tutenmu stood on the grass in silence. ¡°Ambassador Vicar, is there really nothing you can do?¡± Tutenmu asked. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t have informed you if I had a solution,¡± Ambassador Vicar replied. Tutenmu sighed softly. ¡°With humans being one of the top five species in the universe, I knew it would be very troublesome to corrupt their geniuses!¡± The weaker species might only have one Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform that could be pushed over easily. However, the human race was much more troublesome. ¡°To corrupt Wu Ming, I used Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s true projection and paid a huge price of five billion credits,¡± Tutenmu said softly. ¡°If I could possess him and clearly sense his growth process, it would¡¯ve been worth it.¡± ¡°But now, he¡¯s imprisoned! Ambassador Vicar can¡¯t even observe him. In other words, I can¡¯t possess him and take in his experiences during the years he is imprisoned.¡± ¡°He might end up grasping Heart Realm Force the day he¡¯s released.¡± Tutenmu shook his head gently. ¡°I can only possess him and sense the oue of him grasping the Heart Realm Force, but it willck the process of him struggling and transforming.¡± Ambassador Vicar¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°In the future, being able to take in the results can be considered a gain.¡± ¡°The process is what¡¯s most important.¡± Tutenmu was indignant. ¡°Losing the process is equivalent to losing 70% of its value!¡± ¡°I¡¯m considered talented enough to cultivate the Abyssal Void legacy and grasp Heart Realm Force. I¡¯m the only one among the Void Celestials in this era capable of doing so,¡± Tutenmu said. ¡°But to be a high-dimensional lifeform through this?¡± ¡°If my Heart Realm Force builds up further, my chances of breaking through will increase. Human Wu Ming would¡¯ve been my greatest boon.¡± Tutenmu was very indignant. It concerned his hope of bing a high-dimensional lifeform. Cosmic legends only had a lifespan of 100,000 years. High-dimensional lifeforms¡­ were truly transcendent! ¡°The human race probably imprisoned Wu Ming in a special spacetime to prevent me from prying.¡± Ambassador Vicar¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Since you¡¯ve made Wu Ming your test subject, the human race definitely won¡¯t let you have your way.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Tutenmu thought for a moment. ¡°Thank you, Ambassador Vicar. I¡¯lle up with something.¡± Xu Jingming was imprisoned¡­ Void Celestial Tutenmu was the unhappiest about this in the entire universe. The three Paramounts aren¡¯t fools. Knowing that the Void Celestials are spying, they definitely won¡¯t give us a chance, Tutenmu thought. Then, I can only force Wu Ming to appear! ¡­ On one of the Lv. 10 battles on the Void Celestial battlefield. A team of seven Void Celestials descended on this Lv. 10 battle. Boom! Terrifying fluctuations spread in all directions. ¡°I heard that the number one genius of your human race, Wu Ming, has gone crazy and is imprisoned.¡± A Void Celestial scoffed and looked around. ¡°Ordinary Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms like you are inferior to Wu Ming! Despite not being crazy, all you do is hide andunch sneak attacks.¡± ¡°How would they have the guts toe out?¡± The Void Celestialsughed, all of them very rxed and confident. As for the human Lv. 10 Origin lifeform team, they were surprised. ¡°What? Senior Brother Wu Ming has gone crazy and is imprisoned? Is that true?¡± ¡°Why haven¡¯t I heard of it?¡± ¡°The game world created by Senior Brother Wu Ming has been taken over by the officials. The official exnation is that¡­ Senior Brother Wu Ming needs to enter seclusion. From the looks of it, he might really be imprisoned!¡± ¡°How can we believe the aliens¡¯ words?¡± ¡°There¡¯s probably a reason why the Void Celestials say so.¡± The team members conversed. Clearly, this news had agitated them. After all, Wu Ming was a top indisputable figure in the human race! His going crazy and imprisonment was definitely big news! On Lv. 10 battles and even Lv. 9 battles, the Void Celestials revealed that Wu Ming had gone crazy and was imprisoned. After arge number of Lv. 10 and Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms learned of this, this matter naturally couldn¡¯t be hidden anymore. Soon, most Origin lifeforms learned of this news. ¡­ Senior Brother Gu Shan, Senior Sister Moyu, Redeye, Monina, Metal Feather, Kabuya, and Azurescale gathered in the virtual world. The eight of them were peripheral members of the Primordial Star lineage back when Xu Jingming was recruited by the Primordial Research Institute. More than 700 years had passed, and only Azurescale hadn¡¯t be an Origin lifeform. The others had already broken through. ¡°Redeye! There¡¯s been plenty of talk iming that Wu Ming has gone crazy and is imprisoned. Is it true?¡± Gu Shan asked. ¡°This news came from the Void Celestials.¡± Redeye was also perplexed. ¡°We humans haven¡¯t heard of it before. After all, it hasn¡¯t been a while since Wu Ming was still fighting challengers in Wu Ming¡¯s World.¡± ¡°Wu Ming¡¯s World has been taken over by the officials,¡± Monina said worriedly. ¡°Something isn¡¯t right. I asked my sister, but she said she didn¡¯t know either.¡± Monina was a core member of the Cloud City Association and Primordial One¡¯s biological sister. Primordial One¡¯s rtives were extremely talented. For example, Jade Feather was a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform and Primordial One¡¯s younger sister. In the entire cosmic human race, it was very rare for many siblings to be Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. ¡°Wu Ming is corrupted by high-dimensional powers, so it¡¯s indeed possible for him to go crazy,¡± Moyu said. ¡°Moreover, this news has spread like wildfire. The officials didn¡¯t step forward to rify, nor did Wu Minge forward to refute the rumors.¡± ¡°Has he really gone mad?¡± Redeye was worried. ¡°I¡¯ll ask Senior Brother Fasci.¡± Everyone present immediately nodded. Deputy Ind Lord Fasci managed the entire Spacetime Ind. Deputy Ind Lord Fasci was one of the most powerful figures apart from the three Paramounts. He would definitely know if Wu Ming was imprisoned. Redeye sent an inquiry. ¡°He¡¯s indeed imprisoned. Don¡¯t ask any further,¡± Deputy Ind Lord Fasci replied. Redeye¡¯s expression changed slightly when he read the reply. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Hispanions looked at Redeye. ¡°The situation might be a littleplicated.¡± Redeye nced at hispanions. ¡°But one thing is certain¡ªWu Ming is indeed imprisoned.¡± ¡°He¡¯s really imprisoned?¡± Gu Shan, Moyu, and the others were worried but helpless. ¡°With Wu Ming¡¯s status, approval from the three Paramounts is required to imprison him,¡± Redeye whispered. ¡°Don¡¯t spread the news of his imprisonment.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Everyone present had solemn expressions. For the three Paramounts to agree to imprison Xu Jingming meant that the situation was very serious. ¡­ ¡°It¡¯s all over the ce, but the officials y deaf. There¡¯s no response at all.¡± Lunarstar held a crystal ball and looked at the evolving spacetime in it. ¡°Wu Ming didn¡¯t step forward either! The Void Celestials are right¡ªWu Ming has gone crazy and is imprisoned.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Lunarstarughed happily. ¡°He first killed my brother and then publicly threatened me! How many people did he kill, and how many families did he offend over the years? I knew that his corruption was increasingly affecting him. He¡¯s nowpletely crazy.¡± ¡°A lunatic?¡± ¡°The cosmic human race won¡¯t tolerate a lunatic¡¯s constant lunacy; that¡¯s why he¡¯s imprisoned.¡± Lunarstar smiled and looked at the weather outside. ¡°The sun is really good today!¡± Xu Jingming had previously killed his brother and publicly threatened him¡ªin the Supreme Court. That was a p to Lunarstar¡¯s face! As the Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor, Lunarstar had been embarrassed! Yet, he couldn¡¯t do anything about it. Finally, this day had arrived. ¡°I hope you will be imprisoned until you die of old age,¡± Lunarstar scoffed. ¡­ ¡°Dad, is Xu Jingming really crazy?¡± Tejano looked at his father in front of him. Redmond shook his head slightly. ¡°He¡¯s not crazy, but he¡¯s indeed imprisoned.¡± Tejano gazed at his father in confusion. ¡°He¡¯s not crazy, but he¡¯s imprisoned?¡± ¡°As long as Xu Jingming wants his reputation, he will have to refute the rumors deliberately released by the Void Celestials,¡± Redmond said. ¡°They hope that Xu Jingming will make contact with the outside world. The more connections he has, the more the Void Celestials can use spacetime, karma, and many other traces to observe Xu Jingming with their high-dimensional spying.¡± ¡°Observe Xu Jingming?¡± Tejano fell into thought. ¡°The Void Celestials corrupt alien geniuses and make them test subjects. They want to observe the test subjects¡¯ transformation process,¡± Redmond said. ¡°How can they sit still if they can¡¯t see their test subjects?¡± Tejano nodded. ¡°The more they want it, the more we won¡¯t satisfy them,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Even if it¡¯s embarrassing, we won¡¯t satisfy them. The three Paramounts have long ordered that Xu Jingming be prohibited from entering the virtual world.¡± ¡°The Paramounts gave the order?¡± Tejano came to a realization. ¡°Dad, is Xu Jingming¡¯s situation serious?¡± Redmond looked at his son and nodded slightly. ¡°Very! In fact, he has begun to gradually go crazy after being imprisoned.¡± ¡°He¡¯s gone mad?¡± Tejano¡¯s expression changed. ¡­ ¡°Has Dad gone crazy? Imprisoned?¡± Xu Lixing and Li Miaomiao naturally knew the news. As the executive officers of the Pearwood Group, their intelligence wasn¡¯t inferior to some Origin lifeforms. ¡°Don¡¯t panic. Write a letter and ask your father. Your father said that he could receive one letter a year,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. The mother and daughter quickly wrote a letter and sent it to Xu Jingming. In just a moment, the mother and daughter received a reply. Xu Lixing heaved a sigh of relief and smiled when she saw this. ¡°Dad said that he was corrupted by high-dimensional powers. The Void Celestials want to pry into his corrupted situation, so they deliberately released the news to force him out. There¡¯s no need to bother about the news.¡± ¡°It¡¯s your father¡¯s tone. I can tell.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded slightly when she saw it. ¡°Saying your father is crazy is a Void Celestial lie.¡± ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s a lie.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. Although Li Miaomiao was relieved, there was a hint of worry between her brows. ****** In the Spacetime Prison. ¡°Master, I have news for you.¡± Nine¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Speak.¡± Xu Jingming stopped his spear practice. ¡°Your daughter, Xu Lixing, wrote a letter,¡± Nine said. ¡°Let me take a look,¡± Xu Jingming ordered. ¡°You have to pass the sobriety test to read the letter,¡± Nine replied. ¡°What sobriety test?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes glowed red. ¡°Nine, you¡¯re no longer obeying me?¡± ¡°Master, you left behind 1,000 ¡®letter reply temtes¡¯ when you were lucid. Your daughter¡¯s letter was within the confines of your temtes. I¡¯ve already replied following the temte based on your lucid instructions,¡± Nine said. ¡°I want to read both the letter and the reply,¡± Xu Jingming said angrily in a low voice. ¡°That¡¯s my daughter¡¯s letter!¡± ¡°I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t do that, Master. You aren¡¯t authorized,¡± Nine said. Chapter 635 - 635 A Long 700 Years 635 A Long 700 Years ¡°Nine! Nine!¡± Xu Jingming was furious. Nine ceased all replies and didn¡¯t respond. Xu Jingming fell silent. He looked at the Dark Primordial Star Spear Art on the wall and said in a deep voice, ¡°My lucid self is too careful. Afraid of injuring my family when I go crazy? But I¡¯m imprisoned! I can¡¯t contact the outside world, so how can I injure anyone?¡± ¡°Xu Jingming, oh Xu Jingming, you can forbid me from replying, but you should at least let me read the letters. Reading the letters can¡¯t harm my daughter¡­¡± ¡°I have to change the protocols the next time I pass the sobriety test.¡± Xu Jingming extended his hand and condensed Cosmic Force into a spear, immediately practicing his spearmanship. ¡­ ¡°Master, there¡¯s a letter from your daughter,¡± Nine reminded Xu Jingming again in the lonely Spacetime Prison. ¡°Oh.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s hair had lengthened. He sat cross-legged and looked at the distant Primordial Star with his mind and consciousness from a high-dimensional point of view. This was the only scenery in the Spacetime Prison. ¡°Master, it¡¯s time to practice your spearmanship. Temper your mind with your spearmanship and refine the impurities as soon as possible so that you can gain lucidity earlier,¡± Nine reminded. ¡­ Many years passed. ¡°Who am I?¡± Xu Jingming stood in the prison in a daze and swept his gaze around. Arge number of chaotic memories impacted him. Some of these memories were what Xu Jingming experienced during his ¡®possessions,¡¯ while others were purely delusional. Am I Yu Fang? No¡­ I¡¯m Exorcist Wu Ming? I also have Uncle Qi¡­ No, that¡¯s the virtual world. It¡¯s fake! I¡¯m Ningway? Xu Jingming¡¯s chaotic memories made it impossible to determine his real identity. ¡°Master, you¡¯re Xu Jingming¡ªXu Jingming. Do you still remember?¡± Nine was extremely anxious. ¡°Xu Jingming?¡± he murmured. ¡°You are the most dazzling genius of the human race. You were recruited into the Primordial Research Institute, and your alias is Wu Ming,¡± Nine continued. ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming came to a realization. ¡°I think I remember.¡± ¡°You have a wife named Li Miaomiao and a daughter named Xu Lixing. You only starteding into contact with the virtual world at the age of 29¡­¡± Nine immediately gave more information. Xu Jingming listened attentively. Xu Jingming stood in the prison and sneered. ¡°You made up quite a good story. You are trying to fix my memories while my memories are in a mess? Trying to nt an identity? You made this Xu Jingming up; it¡¯s fake, right?¡± ¡°Master!¡± Nine burned with anxiety. ¡°You might be lying to me by calling me Master. You¡¯re more likely a prison guard AI.¡± Xu Jingming sneered. ¡°No matter what you say, I won¡¯t believe you when my memories are in a mess.¡± ¡°Xu Jingming, you don¡¯t even know who your wife and daughter are? You care about them the most,¡± Nine asked. ¡°Do I? A wife? A daughter? How can I be sure that it¡¯s not a fake memory you fabricated?¡± Xu Jingming scoffed. ¡°Shut up and stop annoying me.¡± Then, Xu Jingming extended his right hand and held the spear before continuing his spear practice. He spent most of his time practicing his spear every day¡ªthis had be a habit over time! Sigh, Master. Nine observed this scene and sighed inwardly. When Master wakes up, I have to change the protocols. At the very least, I should let Master read his family¡¯s letters. This way, he can repeatedly solidify his memories of his family; otherwise, it will beplete chaos. It will be over once he stops practicing his spearmanship one day. ¡­ He practiced his spear every day and night with sincerity, hoping to refine and amodate the Dark Primordial Star. As time passed, the impurities in his mind decreased. Xu Jingming¡¯s memories became more and more stable and clear. ¡°Nine, the sobriety test,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright, Master.¡± Soon, the sobriety test was provided, and Xu Jingming quickly replied. ¡°There were 1,000 questions, and there were a total of 983,201 words. Master, you didn¡¯t miss a word, but there were still five mistakes,¡± Nine informed. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°I should be able to apply for a small bottle of Ice Wine?¡± ¡°Sure,¡± Nine replied. Once my memories are messed up to a certain extent, I¡¯m to be forbidden from consuming Ice Wine again. Xu Jingming held a small wine bottle and smiled. I¡¯ve saved quite a bit of Ice Wine. He immediately tipped his head and took a sip. The frosty power spread in his mind and consciousness, and Xu Jingming jolted. He felt the chaos and abnormality being suppressed, and his lucidity increased greatly. The answers to every one of the 1,000 questions appeared in his mind. He even remembered the detailed scene of him creating the questions clearly. ¡°I remember now.¡± Xu Jingming immediately answered the questions. ¡°Congrattions, Master. Everything is correct.¡± Nine was overjoyed. ¡°Master, you¡¯re finally fully awake.¡± ¡°How long have I been imprisoned?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°122 years,¡± Nine answered. I¡¯ve only been able to condense my mental strength once after 122 years? Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. When I established Wu Ming¡¯s World, I condensed my mind three times in 50 years. Now, I¡¯m only close to condensing once every 122 years¡­ Yes, he was still a little short of the 12th condensation. There were still very few impurities, but it was enough to provide Xu Jingming with lucidity. And ording to my understanding of Heart Realm Force, I might not even seed on the 22nd or 32nd condensation, much less the 12th. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. The transformation of mental strength into Heart Realm Force didn¡¯t depend on the number of condensations. Instead, it was whether it was amodative enough to evolve into a Heart Realm! ¡°Let¡¯s modify the protocols first,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Nine, even if I¡¯m not sober enough in the future, you can allow me to read letters for not more than five minutes a day, right? I don¡¯t want¡­ to forget my family!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll keep it in mind,¡± Nine replied. ¡°Let me read the letters from my family.¡± Xu Jingming pulled up all the letters and read them one by one. He couldn¡¯t help but smile when he read them. Xu Jingming read the 100-plus letters very slowly and took more than half a day. ¡°They¡¯re worried about me.¡± I didn¡¯t refute the rumors, nor did the officials. I don¡¯t care about the rumorsing from the various factions in the cosmic human race, but it must be quite stressful for Miaomiao, Lixing, and the others, Xu Jingming thought. Xu Jingming immediately wrote another letter. ¡°Nine, send it to Miaomiao,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡­ Earth, Pearwood Group Building. Xu Lixing sat at her desk coldly. Although rumors of Xu Jingming being imprisoned for his craziness were rampant, all the human civilizations and factions still respected the Pearwood Group. Although they didn¡¯t curry favor with the Pearwood Group like in the past, they avoided it respectfully and didn¡¯t want to offend it. For a crazy and terrifying powerhouse, everyone had one idea: Don¡¯t offend him, don¡¯t befriend him, and keep a distance! ¡°Dad.¡± Xu Lixing shut off the projection and began missing her father. Her father¡ªwho had practiced martial arts with her since she was a child¡ªhad always protected her like a mountain. She never expected her father to be on the verge of copse. I don¡¯t believe that you¡¯re crazy. I don¡¯t believe what they say, Xu Lixing thought. But when will you be back? ¡°Thousands or tens of thousands of years? I¡¯m afraid. I¡¯m afraid that I won¡¯t be able to see you until my death.¡± Xu Lixing felt sad. Whoosh! Suddenly, the door opened, and Li Miaomiao rushed in. ¡°Lixing, it¡¯s a letter from your father.¡± Li Miaomiao was extremely excited. Xu Lixing was stunned. ¡°A letter from Dad?¡± Li Miaomiao nodded immediately. ¡°Dad took the initiative to send us a letter?¡± Xu Lixing found it unbelievable. ¡°Yes, he usually only replies when we write. This is the first time he¡¯s taken the initiative to write in all these years.¡± Li Miaomiao was excited. ¡°Take a look.¡± A letter from Xu Jingming appeared on the projection. The mother and daughter read with tears in their eyes. ¡°Your dad must¡¯ve suffered a lot,¡± Li Miaomiao said as she read. ¡°It¡¯s just that he¡¯s not mentioning it.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll wait for Dad¡¯s return,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°Yeah.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. They had to wait until he returned. ****** Time passed. As he continued to amodate more high-dimensional information, the impurities in his mind increased again, and Xu Jingming gradually went crazy. Xu Jingming was alone in the Spacetime Prison and could read letters for five minutes a day. Although he only received one letter a year from his family, Xu Jingming read it over and over again. He read it every day. This was the happiest time of his day. No matter how chaotic his memories were, he didn¡¯t forget to read letters every day. ¡°My daughter Lixing¡­¡± ¡°My wife Miaomiao¡­¡± Xu Jingming still remembered his family while his crazy memories were in a mess. ¡°Master, your daughter sent you a letter.¡± Nine¡¯s voice sounded. ¡°Show it to me quickly.¡± The crazy Xu Jingming immediately stopped and focused on reading thetest letter. Thetest letter from his family was the most precious thing in the world. ¡­ ¡°Master, I have news for you. The cosmic human race has an additional cosmic legend,¡± Nine said. ¡°Who is it¡±? Xu Jingming stopped his spearmanship. ¡°Primordial One!¡± Nine replied. ¡°Not bad,¡± Xu Jingming praised and continued practicing his spear. Although the genius Primordial One¡ªwho had once been on par with Redmond¡ªhad been stuck at a bottleneck for tens of thousands of years, she had finally broken through and sessfully grasped high-dimensional powers, bing the eighth cosmic legend of the human race. All the factions in the cosmic human race congratted her! The Hunter Cosmic Sector¡¯s Cloud City Association faction also increased greatly. After all, a faction with a cosmic legend was naturally different. The Pearwood Group¡ªwhich had once been in the limelight¡ªhad long lost its former reputation. Everyone respected the Pearwood Group but kept their distance from it! This also caused the Pearwood Group¡¯smercial trade to decline significantly. Doing business wasn¡¯t about maintaining distance, but to interact closely with each other! Once everyone kept a distance, it would naturally be much harder for the Pearwood Group to operate. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, Xu Jingming had been imprisoned for more than 700 years. Earth had another piece of good news. ¡°Our Earth civilization finally has a second Origin lifeform!¡± ¡°Meng Tian!¡± ¡°Meng Tian!¡± Countlesss in Earth¡¯s civilization were delighted and discussed. ¡°Junior Brother Meng Tian, you¡¯re an Origin lifeform now. Are you sure you want to marry Xu Lixing?¡± In the virtual world¡¯s personal space, Meng Tian sat opposite a middle-aged man. The middle-aged man smiled and said, ¡°We¡¯ve known each other for more than a thousand years. Let me give you a piece of advice¡ªthere¡¯s no need to get married! Many Origin lifeforms don¡¯t get married.¡± ¡°I promised Senior Sister,¡± Meng Tian said. ¡°This is what I¡¯ve been looking forward to.¡± ¡°You can spend the rest of your life with her, but don¡¯t get married. Once you get married, the two of you will be husband and wife, and you will bepletely implicated by her family,¡± the middle-aged man said. ¡°Her father is Wu Ming! Nobody knows how much trouble a lunatic will cause in the future. You¡¯re a Lv. 9 Origin lifeform. How can you get involved in that? You¡¯ll die without even knowing why!¡± ¡°The Primestar civilization¡¯s emperor, Lunarstar, has a grudge with him. The Void Celestial¡¯s cosmic legend has been spying on him¡­ You really should avoid it,¡± the middle-aged man persuaded. Chapter 636 - 636 Guiding Father in Hell 636 Guiding Father in Hell ¡°Senior Brother, I understand your good intentions,¡± Meng Tian said, his lips curving into a smile. ¡°But I became an Origin lifeform to marry Senior Sister.¡± The middle-aged man was taken aback. ¡°You became an Origin lifeform to marry someone?¡± When did Origin lifeforms be so cheap? Countless weak civilizations in the universe yearned to produce an Origin lifeform! ¡°I can¡¯t say I admire your choice,¡± he mused. ¡°But sometimes, it¡¯s necessary to forget about gains and losses and just follow your heart.¡± Meng Tian nodded. Death? When hisst name was still Qingyuan, he wasn¡¯t afraid of death! ¡­ Earth. Meng Tian and Xu Lixing took a walk by theke. ¡°You just became an Origin lifeform, yet you rushed back to Earth?¡± Xu Lixing asked, a smile ying on her lips. ¡°Senior Sister.¡± Meng Tian stopped in his tracks and dropped to one knee, looking up at Xu Lixing with sincere eyes. ¡°Will you marry me, Senior Sister?¡± Xu Lixing was stunned. ¡°I know I¡¯m not worthy of you, but I¡¯ve always worked hard to be an Origin lifeform for you. I¡¯m sorry it took me more than a thousand years.¡± Xu Lixing was taken aback, tears welling in her eyes. ¡°Meng Tian, don¡¯t you know the rumors going around about my father being imprisoned and going crazy? You don¡¯t know how many enemies he¡¯s made.¡± After being corrupted by high-dimensional powers, Xu Jingming often vented his pain. He had killed many people and provoked too many cosmic families. ¡°I don¡¯t care,¡± Meng Tian said confidently. ¡°I was created in a biological womb assembly line. What do I have to fear? I¡¯m only afraid you won¡¯t say yes.¡± ¡°If you marry me, you¡¯ll be implicated in my father¡¯s mess and you might die,¡± Xu Lixing warned. ¡°I¡¯m an Origin lifeform. I¡¯lle back to life even if I die,¡± Meng Tian said with a smile. ¡°But you might not make the resurrection list,¡± Xu Lixing pointed out. ¡°My future father-inw will make sure I do,¡± Meng Tian assured her. Xu Lixing stared at Meng Tian, considering his words. ¡°I¡¯ve thought through everything,¡± Meng Tian stated, his voice full of emotion. ¡°You¡¯re the most important person in my life, Senior Sister. Without you, I¡¯m nothing.¡± Meng Tian¡¯s eyes lit up, feeling like he was in a dream. He remembered the first time he met Xu Lixing, more than a thousand years ago. She had been sitting at his desk, smiling brightly without a care in the world. ¡°Junior Brother, are you pleasantly surprised?¡± she had asked, grinning at him. The memory was etched into his soul, something he would never forget. He felt like he had gone from hell to heaven, and Xu Lixing was his angel. And now, she had agreed to marry him. ¡°Senior Sister,¡± he said, getting up and pulling her into a tight embrace. ¡°There might be storms in the future,¡± Xu Lixing whispered. ¡°I promise to protect you, no matter what stormse our way in the future. And our children will have thest name ¡®Xu,¡¯ nothing to do with the Qingyuan family,¡± he added. Xu Lixing nodded obediently, snuggled into his embrace. ¡°I have to tell my mother and father about this.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Meng Tian nodded. ¡­ Li Miaomiao smiled at Xu Lixing and Meng Tian and gave her approval. ¡°There¡¯s no need to wait¡ªlet¡¯s do it now. Your father won¡¯t be back for a while.¡± Thousands or tens of thousands of years? They didn¡¯t know! Li Miaomiao couldn¡¯t bear the thought of her daughter waiting around indefinitely. Jingming. Li Miaomiao missed her husband even more at this moment. Our daughter is getting married. When are you returning? ****** Inside the Spacetime Prison, Xu Jingming sat with disheveled hair and bloodshot eyes. His psychic powers reached out to the Primordial Star in higher dimensions. ¡°Master, your daughter sent you a letter,¡± Nine informed him. ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming took a deep breath and calmed his raging aura. The letter appeared before him, and he read it carefully. His expression changed as he realized. ¡°Lixing is getting married?¡± ¡°Master, I¡¯ve already sent a reply ording to the temte you gave me,¡± Nine said. ¡°Lixing is getting married, and I¡¯m not there to see it,¡± Xu Jingming muttered. ¡°I¡¯m her father; how can I not be at her wedding?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s surging emotions distorted spacetime with his mental strength. As he spoke, his emotions caused spacetime to twist and distort. Energy waves rippled out and struck the walls of the prison, but it waspletely unshakable. No matter how much force Xu Jingming put behind his attacks, he couldn¡¯t even leave a mark on the walls. Eventually, he calmed down and hung his head. ¡°Nine, I want to leave.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Master, but you know that¡¯s not possible,¡± Nine replied. ¡°My daughter is getting married. I have to be there. Please, you have to understand,¡± Xu Jingming pleaded. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Master, but I don¡¯t have the authority to grant your release. You must acquire Heart Realm Force in order to leave this prison, as per the orders of the Paramounts,¡± Nine exined. Xu Jingming¡¯s calm eyes filled with scarlet rage as he unleashed his power in frustration. ¡°I have to attend my daughter¡¯s wedding. Do you not get it!?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have the authority.¡± Nine didn¡¯t say anything else after saying that. ¡°Damn it, damn it, damn it.¡± Dark Primordial Stars materialized in the air and crashed around Xu Jingming as he unleashed his strength wantonly. They were the culmination of 15 mental condensations, and the Dark Primordial Stars were terrifyingly powerful, but the prison remained unharmed. He conjured a spear and attacked the walls with all his might, but still nothing. ¡°Lixing¡­ Daddy wants to be at your wedding so badly,¡± Xu Jingming whispered through gritted teeth. ¡­ Days passed. There are 19 days until my daughter¡¯s wedding¡­ Xu Jingming was counting down every single day. His determination and mental strength filled the prison like a physical force, radiating a bright red aura that seemed to ripple in the air. There are seven days left. Three more days. I really want to go. My daughter¡¯s wedding is tomorrow. Xu Jingming whispered under his disheveled hair as he looked at the projection of letters from his daughter that he had received over the past 700 years. The crazier he became, the more he fixated on these letters. ****** In the virtual worldwork of Lixing World, a dreamlike world filled with beautiful memories of Xu Lixing and Meng Tian. Today was Xu Lixing¡¯s wedding, and the event was packed with guests. Despite offending many factions due to the corruption by high-dimensional powers, Xu Jingming had many friends, and the Pearwood Group¡ªwhich had been in operation for over a thousand years¡ªalso had a wide circle of acquaintances. ¡°The Pearwood Group sure knows how to send out invitations widely,¡± guests familiar with each other whispered to another at a table. ¡°Since they sent out the invitation, we had toe. To be honest, this new Origin lifeform named Meng Tian is really bold to marry Wu Ming¡¯s daughter.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°Why are so many Origin lifeforms participating today?¡± Suddenly, the guests noticed something strange. Arge number of Origin lifeform guests were arriving. ¡°There are so many Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms!¡± one eximed. ¡°Why are there so many Lv. 10s?¡± Some guests were extremely surprised. Many Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms from top factions like the Primordial Research Institute, Eternal Academy, Spacetime Ind, and more had suddenly appeared! Some had fought alongside Xu Jingming, while others were friends invited by Deputy Dean Redmond, Senior Brother Jane, Senior Brother Yijiu, Senior Brother Sakar, and others. Deputy Dean Redmond¡¯s influence was vast, and with just a simple message, he was able to gather hundreds of Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms for the asion. ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond is the officiant?¡± The guests were shocked to see Deputy Dean Redmond personally take the stage as the officiant. Deputy Dean Redmond was a cosmic legend of the era, with one foot in the Paramount realm, so nobody expected him to be so involved in the wedding of Wu Ming¡¯s daughter. ¡°In the blink of an eye, Xu Jingming¡¯s daughter is getting married.¡± Tejano sighed as he watched the scene. ¡°When do you n on getting married?¡± Redeye asked with a smile, sitting next to him. ¡°Me? There are so many civilizations in the universe with all kinds of schemes and plots waiting for me to fall into. Countless people¡­ want to marry me.¡± Tejano shook his head. ¡°Of course, I have to be extremely careful. My parents aren¡¯t rushing me anyway.¡± ¡°Look, the couple is taking the stage,¡± Gu Shan said with a smile, and Senior Sister Moyu also looked up. They all watched as if they were looking at a family member. ¡°Unfortunately, Xu Jingming isn¡¯t here,¡± Tejano whispered. ¡°He won¡¯t get to see his daughter get married.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sure Junior Brother Wu Ming will wish his daughter a happy marriage,¡± Gu Shan said. ¡­ In the Spacetime Prison, a bright red aura surrounded Xu Jingming as he sat cross-legged with his eyes closed. His long hair was disheveled, and he seemed emotionless as he softly muttered, ¡°Daughter, I wish you a safe, happy, and carefree life. If I could, I would protect you with my life and make sure that no one or any faction ever hurts you. This is an oath I, Xu Jingming, swear on my life.¡± ¡°Happy marriage, Daughter.¡± As Xu Jingming whispered, the red aura slowly faded away. The prison was now quiet and peaceful. Xu Jingming, sitting cross-legged in his prison cell, was calm and fearless. A flower began to bloom in his mind. In his own personal hell, where sewage flowed and filth was everywhere, a pure and untouched lotus flower bloomed, emitting a beautiful fragrance. Xu Jingming opened his eyes, which were calm and pure. ¡°I¡¯ve learned that the best way to deal with abnormal emotions isn¡¯t to get lost in suffering and be part of it,¡± Xu Jingming whispered. ¡°It¡¯s to stay ¡®untainted.¡¯ No matter how dirty the mud gets, my heart stays pure!¡± Abnormal emotions and chaotic thoughts. All the filth and corruption can only lead to a purer mind. Xu Jingming smiled. Daughter, thank you for guiding me through hell. Chapter 637 - 637 Establishing Heart Realm 637 Establishing Heart Realm Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength quickly transformed from chaos to purity, something that would¡¯ve taken him a long time to achieve through his practice of spearmanship. Now, his mental strength was naturally pure, like a delicate flower that shone brightly despite the presence of abnormal emotions and chaotic thoughts. Every petal glowed perfectly. ¡°When the mind is not contaminated with negativity, it is pure. That is just the most basic form of mental purity,¡± Xu Jingming whispered. ¡°But true mental purity is when the mind remains pure even after being contaminated by many impurities. ¡°As the wise men of ancient times said, by nature, there is no Bodhi tree, nor is there a mirror bright. In reality, there is nothing at all, so where does the dust alight? ¡°My heart is like a bright mirror that reflects everything. All the filth of Hell cannot leave a single speck of dust on the mirror.¡± Xu Jingming, sitting cross-legged, spoke softly. He understood the concept, but how many people in the vast universe could truly attain enlightenment? After 700 years of suffering in prison, Xu Jingming finally achieved enlightenment on the day of his daughter¡¯s wedding. ¡°This mental realm can bepared to a lotus flower that rises from the mud, untouched. It can also bepared to a bright mirror that dust cannot settle on. The name may change, but the state is unique.¡± Xu Jingming smiled peacefully. ¡°From now on, nothing can soil me.¡± He looked up at the Dark Primordial Star Spear Art on the wall. The original idea of ¡®amodation, refinement, and condensation¡¯ seemed possible, but constantly refining impurities only made the condensation process more difficult as he progressed. Without high-dimensional corruption, the probability of sessful condensation was extremely low. If he was affected by high-dimensional corruption, chaotic thoughts would take over his mind. The further he went, the crazier he would be, and his chances of condensing would be zero. ¡°Refining impurities is the most basic cultivation method,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°But if the heart can amodate the Heart Realm, how can there be any impurities?¡± ¡°There were never any impurities to begin with! The heart has always been pure.¡± ¡°This path of amodation is the easiest path.¡± Xu Jingming sighed. ¡°My heart is like a bright mirror, reflecting and amodating everything without being tainted by it.¡± The key to forging the mind¡¯s mirror or the heart lotus was emotion! ¡°Only stronger emotions can resist abnormal emotions!¡± ¡°Only emotions can create a mirror-like heart and bloom a heart lotus.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. His feelings for his daughter were the catalyst. After 700 years of suffering, a heart lotus finally bloomed. The heart lotus swayed, its petals like ss that illuminated the world without being stained by dust. ¡°Fortune and misfortune are two sides of the same coin. After a disaster, there will be endless blessings,¡± Xu Jingming said as he stood up and naturally condensed Cosmic Force into a spear. Xu Jingming practiced the Dark Primordial Star Spear Art, trying to amodate more and more high-dimensional information. In fact, the amodation method was somewhat simr to building a house. It started by building the foundationyer byyer, making it grow higher! Spearmanship is only a vessel; the mind is the core. Xu Jingming was immersed in his spearmanship. His spearmanship manifested as a miniature Dark Primordial Star floating behind him. The spearmanship was manifested from arge amount of high-dimensional information nurtured and umted in the mind. As the umtion deepened, it was still constantly increasing, causing the mind to slowly transform. The mind slowly transformed day by day. When it umted over a month, a year, ten years¡­ the improvement in the mind would be shocking. ****** After Xu Lixing and Meng Tian were married, they had a son and a daughter in just 23 years. The son¡¯s name was Xu Fangjin, and the daughter¡¯s name was Xu Biyun. She was named after the game world where Xu Lixing and Meng Tian first met. ¡°Bro.¡± A woman caught up to the young man in front of her. ¡°Sis.¡± Xu Fangjin stood by theke and looked at the beautiful scenery in front of him. He shook his head and sighed. ¡°Let¡¯s not waste time. No matter how hard we try, Mom won¡¯t let us leave Earth.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been stuck on Earth for over 100 years,¡± the woman said indignantly. ¡°The two heirs of the Pearwood Group have never left their home since they were born! People have been mocking us behind our backs.¡± Xu Fangjin sighed. From Xu Jingming on, they were the only siblings in the third generation of the Xu family! As they got older, Xu Lixing gradually handed over many responsibilities of the corporation to them, so they naturally became aware of the various factions in the universe. ¡°Which wealthy family¡¯s offspring doesn¡¯t travel the universe at a young age to broaden their horizons?¡± the woman said. ¡°We are the only ones who are stuck on a single.¡± ¡°There are too many assassins targeting us,¡± Xu Fangjin remarked. ¡°Assassins? We just need to be careful. Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re willing to be stuck on a for the rest of your life just because you¡¯re afraid,¡± the woman, Xu Biyun, said in frustration. As the siblings talked, three figures appeared in the distance. They were Xu Lixing and her husband, as well as Wu Qi. ¡°Is that Little Fangjin and Little Biyun?¡± Wu Qi smiled at the young man and woman in the distance. ¡°This is the first time I¡¯m seeing them in person.¡± ¡°The two of them have been arguing about traveling to others recently,¡± Xu Lixing said helplessly. ¡°But my father killed so many people and offended so many factions back then! Some people who are near the end of their lives don¡¯t care anymore and want revenge.¡± ¡°He was ruthless back then.¡± Meng Tian nodded. ¡°Whether it was the royal families of the three advanced civilizations or many ancient families, once they had any intention to kill, they would ughter a lot of people. The core members of manyrge families were wiped out, and we have made too many enemies.¡± Wu Qi nodded. ¡°Nobody dared to say anything when Young Master killed them all, but they don¡¯t care anymore now.¡± ¡°All of them have sent assassins to Earth,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°When we investigated, we found out that almost all of them were old people who were close to death. Some of the culprits had already died a long time ago, but they left behind bounties for assassins before they passed away.¡± Wu Qi nodded. Most cosmic lifeforms only had a lifespan of 3,000 years. As time passed, some people who had a grudge against Xu Jingming were nearing the end of their lives. Xu Jingming had been imprisoned the entire time. These people who were close to death, especially those with no connections¡­ could do anything. ¡°Earth is heavily guarded. Even a Lv. 10 Origin being wouldn¡¯t be able tounch a surprise attack,¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°But we can¡¯t be sure once they leave Earth.¡± Wu Qi nodded slightly. As the three of them walked and talked, they made their way to theke. ¡°Dad, Mom,¡± Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun called out as they saw their parents and a middle-aged man. ¡°Are you Mr. Wu?¡± Xu Fangjin recognized him. ¡°Mr. Wu recently broke through to be an Origin lifeform,¡± Xu Lixing said with a smile. ¡°He came to Earth to see the two of you.¡± ¡°Origin lifeform?¡± Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun were shocked. Wu Qi smiled and said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing special. It took me so long to be an Origin lifeform even with all the resources Young Master gave me. Compared to him, I¡¯m nothing.¡± When Wu Qi had awoken in reality, he easily became a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. But then Xu Jingming was imprisoned. Wu Qi worked even harder, and yearster, he finally broke through to be an Origin lifeform. ¡°Mr. Wu, how did you cultivate to be an Origin lifeform?¡± Xu Biyun asked eagerly. ¡°My sibling and I have tried our best, but we¡¯re only at Lv. 6.¡± ¡°First, you have to train your minds,¡± Wu Qi said with a smile. ¡°You have to be patient. Your grandfather didn¡¯t leave Earth until he became an Origin lifeform.¡± ¡­ In the Spacetime Prison, Xu Jingming read a letter that had arrived for him. Uncle Qi has also broken through to be an Origin lifeform? Xu Jingming read the letter with surprise. He knew that Uncle Qi had a lot of talent. In the Demon Vanquishing World, Uncle Qi¡¯s saber techniques had reached an extremely high level, and he had be a Heaven Demon. After waking up in reality, he quickly reached Lv. 8. Xu Jingming was happy for Uncle Qi that he had been able to be an Origin lifeform. Little Fangjin and Little Biyun want to leave Earth for interster travel? Xu Jingming sighed softly. That makes sense. The people they have met in the virtual world are all the descendants of powerful families in the universe. They were born more than 100 years ago, but they have never left Earth¡­ they must be feeling frustrated. Just endure a little longer. You guys don¡¯t have to be so cautious when Grandpa gets out, Xu Jingming thought. For example, why was it that Redmond was able to allow his son Tejano to roam the universe freely without any guards in the early stages? Firstly, Redmond had some means of protection for his son at his level. Secondly, he could be resurrected even if he died. I¡¯m not far from establishing my Heart Realm. Xu Jingming could feel the deep umtion in his mind. When the Heart Realm is established, I¡¯ll naturally have ways to protect my grandchildren! These two little ones can go out and have more adventures when the timees. Xu Jingming finished reading the letter and sent a reply before summoning a spear and starting to practice again. When he used the spear, a total of nine Dark Primordial Stars floated around him. Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming constantly fused the new high-dimensional information of the Dark Primordial Star into his spearmanship. Ever since he bloomed a heart lotus, Xu Jingming had made rapid progress! But even though Xu Jingming felt that he was getting closer and closer to establishing his Heart Realm, he continued to umte experience year after year. Xu Jingming was very patient. What was there to be anxious about when he was making such rapid progress? In the 1036th year of Xu Jingming¡¯s imprisonment. Whoosh. Xu Jingming swung the spear in his hand as if he wanted to tear through space and split open the prison. Boom! Boom! At that moment, Xu Jingming could sense the changes in his mind that had been nurtured to its limits, and his mental strength exploded. It was as if Pangu had cleaved open the thick chaos and created the world. Xu Jingming could clearly sense an explosion after his mental strength was nurtured to its limits! The explosive mental strength swept through a mysterious ce, tearing through the chaos and sting open a small world! In the small world, the Dark Primordial Star hung high, illuminating the area. The ground was vast, and there were no living beings. Establishment of the Heart Realm. Xu Jingming smiled. He knew that the world was a high-dimensional Heart Realm. Chapter 638 - 638 I Am Everywhere (Final Chapter of Volume) 638 I Am Everywhere (Final Chapter of Volume) Xu Jingming¡¯s mind was consumed by the mystery as he unlocked a sliver of new power, born from a small world that exploded into existence. This was the Heart Realm Force he had always yearned for. Though it was minuscule and weak, the Heart Realm Force carried an endless supply of energy that flowed into Xu Jingming¡¯s body, nourishing and strengthening the Heart Realm Force within him. As long as he could withstand the influx of power, Xu Jingming would be able to tap into the infinite energy of the tiny world, bing more and more powerful. Xu Jingming marveled at the majesty of the high-dimensional Heart Realm. High-dimensional space was filled with mysterious ces, like the Mother Stream, a majesticwork of tributaries that gave birth to universes and the countless low-dimensional lifeforms that lived within them. The Heart Realm was also a unique and enigmatic location in high-dimensional space. The Heart Realm I established is only an inconspicuous corner of the true Heart Realm. Xu Jingming knew this very well. Even the Heart Realm created by the third-realm high-dimensional being, Master of the Abyssal Void, was just a small part of the true Heart Realm, which was vast and infinite. Many high-dimensional mental lineage beings called the Heart Realm home. Although I¡¯ve created a tiny world within my own Heart Realm, I can¡¯t enter it yet. Xu Jingming realized as he sensed the vast expanse. Mastering the Heart Realm Force is the key to entry. And I¡¯ll need to construct a high-dimensional lifeform to make my own body suitable for survival within the Heart Realm before I can enter it. Xu Jingming knew exactly what his next steps needed to be. There was no doubt that using the Heart Realm Force to construct a high-dimensional lifeform was the only way for such a being to be able to traverse the Heart Realm. Many high-dimensional lifeforms would envy and covet the ability to travel the Heart Realm. But Xu Jingming knew that the Heart Realm he had created was crude, with a dark Primordial Star hanging in the sky, illuminating a vastnd with no vegetation or life. However, this tiny world in high-dimensional space contained infinite power for a low-dimensional lifeform like him. Master of the Abyssal Void. Xu Jingming suddenly thought of Master of the Abyssal Void. A true projection of Him appeared in his mind. He wore a ck robe, and the darkness in the ck robe contained countless secrets and knowledge. Xu Jingming could sense arge amount of high-dimensional information surging into his mind. He had a calm expression as he smiled at Xu Jingming. His eyes were gentle and kind. ¡°Little One, the path has been left to you. It all depends on how far you can go on it,¡± Master of the Abyssal Void said, before the projection copsed into a dot that merged into Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness. ¡­ Xu Jingming stood in his prison cell, a scarlet me flickering between his eyebrows before receding beneath his skin. ¡°Painful emotions are only the most superficial emotions of Master of the Abyssal Void,¡± Xu Jingming muttered to himself. ¡°His achievements in the mental lineage are countless times higher than mine. My heart lotus can only be considered basic.¡± ¡°He has billions of personas.¡± He realized that the projection was actually an opportunity, but for those with insufficient mental strength and no basic mastery in the Abyssal Void legacy, it could be corrupting. Xu Jingming, however, had not only achieved basic mastery but had also sessfully grasped the Heart Realm Force. This true projection naturally provided the corresponding feedback and passed on the high-dimensional lifeform legacy, Red Lotus Fire, which suited Xu Jingming best. Tutenmu probably wants to sense the process of my breakthrough and possess me to experience the changes in my mind so that he can gain some insights into my path? Xu Jingming looked at the surrounding prison walls. Unfortunately for him, I¡¯m imprisoned. Now that he had already broken through, Xu Jingming was confident that the Void Celestials¡¯ hopes of prying into his heart were futile. Those who grasped Heart Realm Force had very tight control over their minds. ¡°At most, he can gather some superficialities from the possession,¡± Xu Jingming muttered. ¡°I¡¯d be really impressed if he can figure out the heart lotus with this.¡± Suddenly, the cell door of the Spacetime Prison opened, and Xu Jingming saw the three people who had escorted him there¡ªDeputy Dean Redmond, Deputy Ind Lord Fasci, and Defender Whitejail¡ªstanding outside. Spacetime Ind had been monitoring Xu Jingming and had already discovered his mastering of the Heart Realm Force. ¡°Impressive.¡± Deputy Dean Redmond smiled brightly. ¡°You broke through to be a cosmic legend in just 1,800 years of cultivating the evolutionary method! Junior Brother, we cosmic legends feel ashamedpared to you.¡± ¡°Even someone like you who became a cosmic legend in 10,000 years is ashamed. What about us who spent tens of thousands of years?¡± Defender Whitejail mocked self-deprecatingly. ¡°Just 1,800 years¡ªand it¡¯s the power of a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform.¡± Deputy Ind Lord Fasci shook his head in amazement. ¡°I think highly of myself, but Wu Ming, you still dumbfound me.¡± ¡°He grasped the power of a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform in 1,800 years. He¡¯s unique in the history of the cosmic human race,¡± Defender Whitejail sighed. This talent was indeed astonishing. The ck-robed Xu Jingming walked out of the prison and smiled at the three people in front of him. ¡°Sorry to trouble the three of you to pick me up.¡± ¡°We sent you in, so we naturally have to send you out,¡± Deputy Ind Lord Fasci looked at Xu Jingming with interest. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, I have a request¡­ I wonder if you can agree.¡± ¡°I¡¯m all ears,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯m very curious about the legendary third-realm high-dimensional lifeform¡¯s power, Heart Realm Force,¡± Deputy Ind Lord Fasci said. ¡°I wonder if Brother Wu Ming can use it and let me experience it.¡± Tutenmu, the only one of the Void Celestial¡¯s cosmic legends who had grasped Heart Realm Force, was too highly ranked to easily get involved in a battle with humans. ¡°I¡¯m curious too.¡± Defender Whitejail was also eager to see it in action. ¡°The Heart Realm Force can be illusory or tangible,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll use a ¡®tangible¡¯ move. Be careful, both of you.¡± Defender Whitejail and Deputy Ind Lord Fasci waited solemnly when an invisible force suddenly enveloped them, changing their expressions as they found the binding force boundless. It enveloped every part of them with nowhere to hide and unimaginable in its might. Whoosh! Whoosh! Defender Whitejail transformed into a blur of light, and Deputy Ind Lord Fasci¡¯s body rapidly expanded, turning huge. The surrounding space has been distorted, forming a world of its own. No matter how Defender Whitejail moved, he couldn¡¯t escape. ¡°It¡¯s a world wherever the Heart Realm Force envelops,¡± Xu Jingming said, smiling and nodding. ¡°As for me, I¡¯m the master of this world. I¡¯m using the power of the world to suppress and restrain you.¡± Heart Realm Force was the foundation of the Heart Realm in high-dimensional space, and it was countless times more stable and sturdy than low-dimensional spacetime. Even Defender Whitejail couldn¡¯t escape the restraints of this world. ¡°Time out! Time out!¡± Defender Whitejail shouted. ¡°Let¡¯s stop for now.¡± Cracks appeared on Deputy Ind Lord Fasci¡¯s body as he spoke helplessly, unable to resist the suppression and binding force. ¡°Just the external suppression is unavoidable,¡± Defender Whitejail said, shaking his head. ¡°It¡¯s as if the world is about to be destroyed. Isn¡¯t the Heart Realm Force too terrifying?¡± ¡°As expected of a third-realm high-dimensional power,¡± Deputy Ind Lord Fasci nodded. ¡°It¡¯s much stronger than us. It¡¯s no wonder the Void Celestials have always ced great importance on the five legacies.¡± ¡°The Heart Realm Force originates from the mind,¡± Deputy Dean Redmond said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s best at targeting the mind. As for constructing a world to suppress it? It¡¯s considered a superficial move.¡± Targeting the mind? Defender Whitejail and Deputy Ind Lord Fasci muttered to themselves. The things he wasn¡¯t good at were terrifying enough. If he had targeted their minds too, they had no idea if they could even fight back. ¡°Back when I faced Tutenmu, I could only guard my mind,¡± Redmond continued. ¡°Although Tutenmu and I have both grasped Heart Realm Force, it¡¯s different for anyone who has grasped it.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at the three of them. ¡°Thanks for getting me out of there. I¡¯ll make my move now.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll see you out,¡± Deputy Ind Lord Fasci offered. ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m everywhere!¡± And with that, he vanished before their eyes. ¡°He left?¡± Fasci eximed in surprise. ¡°But this ce was constructed by the Ind Lord. How did he escape?¡± Redmond thought for a moment. ¡°I think Xu Jingming has be something like a psychic being.¡± Xu Jingming could feel that many people in the vast human domain were thinking of him. Every ce held an anchor mark created by the mind, and Xu Jingming could appear at any of these marks. ¡°Many people on Earth in the Milky Way have been mentioning me,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile, focusing on Earth. ¡­ Earth, China¡¯s National Library. Xu Jingming¡¯s biographies were stored here. Many biographies had been read. Over the years, imprints were left on the old books. Suddenly, an invisible force emerged from one of the books¡ª¡±Spear Demon Xu Jingming¡±¡ªand condensed into the form of a ck-robed man. The man picked up the book and chuckled. Looks like quite a few people have read this one. Earth. Xu Jingming gazed up at the, his eyes taking in the entire view; he saw his wife, daughter, and many people he missed. I¡¯m back. Final Chapter of Volume¡ªCorruption Chapter 639 - 639 Incredible News 639 Incredible News The old residence of the Xu family, Earth. This residence, which was about 1,800 years old, was officially given to Xu Jingming by China when he became a cosmic lifeform. This was where Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao raised their daughter, Xu Lixing, and where Xu Jingming also became an Origin lifeform. Even as Earth¡¯s civilization grew stronger over the years, and even as the Xu family grew stronger, the status of the Xu family¡¯s old residence remained unchanged. Li Miaomiao had lived here for years. As Li Miaomiao sat in the courtyard reading a projection of information, she couldn¡¯t help but frown. ¡°Jingming has been gone for over a thousand years, and there have been many people with nefarious ambitions on Earth,¡± she said. ¡°Of course, they would be tempted by the immense wealth of the Pearwood Group.¡± Before Xu Jingming was imprisoned, he handed ten quadrillion to his wife. Although Li Miaomiao left the corporation¡¯s matters to her daughter, it was ultimately the wealth her husband had painstakingly umted. Li Miaomiao kept herself abreast about the situation every day. ¡°When Jingming was here, everyone treated him as the greatest leader of the entire civilization! But now that he¡¯s gone, they¡¯re all using underhanded tactics.¡± Li Miaomiao was furious, but the Pearwood Group was too tied to Earth¡¯s civilization, with most of its managementing from there. It was difficult for her to fight against the infiltration of ambitious people. Suddenly, a voice sounded. ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Li Miaomiao looked up in shock to see a familiar man in a casual robe in the courtyard. ¡°How is that possible?¡± Li Miaomiao rubbed her eyes. ¡°Ma¡¯am, you didn¡¯t get it wrong. Master is back,¡± the guardian standing beside her said respectfully. Li Miaomiao stood up, her eyes red with tears. ¡°Jingming, is that you?¡± She took a step forward and found herself in front of her husband. ¡°Yeah,¡± Xu Jingming said, reaching out to gently hug his wife. The couple embraced each other. It had been over a millennium since Xu Jingming hadst entered Earth¡¯s territory or seen his family, all because he had been corrupted by high-dimensional powers. As Li Miaomiao inhaled the familiar scent and closed her eyes, she couldn¡¯t help but wish for this moment even in her dreams. ¡°You¡¯re finally back,¡± Li Miaomiao whispered. ¡°How long are you nning on staying this time?¡± ¡°As long as I want,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile. Li Miaomiao was surprised at her husband¡¯s response. ¡°What about your high-dimensional corruption?¡± After grasping the Heart Realm Force, the true projection of Master of the Abyssal Void was no longer a corruption but an opportunity. ¡°It¡¯spletely gone?¡± Li Miaomiao eximed excitedly. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°That¡¯s amazing, amazing news,¡± Li Miaomiao eximed happily. ¡°I¡¯ll call Dad, Mom, and the rest of the family. They¡¯ll be thrilled when they hear this.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s family had longed for this day, never truly believing they would live to see it. But now¡­ Xu Jingming was back. ¡°Alright,¡± Xu Jingming nodded, his smile growing. ¡°It¡¯s time for our family to be reunited.¡± During his years of imprisonment, nothing had been more important to Xu Jingming than the thought of being reunited with his loved ones. Li Miaomiao immediately sent the news to their rtives, who lived on Earth due to the constant threat of assassination from their enemies. They would be able to arrive quickly. ¡­ Xu Lixing and her husband had their own ce to live, and so did Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun. They were getting older and wanted their own space. In the virtual world, Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun were at a gathering. ¡°Fangjin, Biyun, have a good time today,¡± Miss Yunna said. ¡°Aunt Yunna, you¡¯re the star today. Don¡¯t worry about us,¡± Xu Biyun said with a smile. Yunna smiled and nodded before chatting with her other friends, ss in hand. Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun sat in a corner with some friends, chatting nearby. ¡°Look at that idiot from the Luoyun family,¡± Xu Biyun said, staring at a golden-haired, winged woman surrounded by people in the distance. ¡°She¡¯s so arrogant just because she¡¯s engaged to Thirteen.¡± ¡°Thirteen and I used to be close,¡± Xu Fangjin said, shaking her head. ¡°But ever since he got engaged to her, he¡¯s kept his distance from me.¡± ¡°Thirteen is really clueless,¡± Xu Biyun remarked, sneering. ¡°Sis, I know you like Thirteen,¡± Xu Fangjin said with a sly smile. ¡°Shut up,¡± Xu Biyun snapped at her brother. ¡°Thirteen¡¯s mom is a Level 10 Origin lifeform. He¡¯s more talented than either of us and has a shot at bing an Origin lifeform too. The Cloud City Association also values Thirteen highly,¡± Xu Fangjin exined. ¡°His engagement to the Luoyun family must have been well thought out.¡± Xu Biyun scoffed. ¡°Isn¡¯t it because our Xu family has too many enemies?!¡± ¡°Sister Biyun, don¡¯t let these insignificant people get to you,¡± her best friend said, trying to cheer her up. ¡°Bottoms up,¡± Xu Biyun dered, raising her ss. Even though many influential families preferred to stay away from the Xu family and avoid getting tangled up with a maniac¡¯s kin, some still wanted to be friends with the Pearwood Group. After all, a friend in need was a friend indeed. Huh? Suddenly, Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun received the same message, and their faces changed as they read it. They looked at each other in shock. ¡°We have to go now,¡± Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun said before going offline. ¡°What?¡± Miss Yunna noticed their sudden departure and was puzzled. That little b*tch from the Xu family ran off? A golden-haired, winged woman at the gathering chuckled as she looked at a corner in the distance. Brother Thirteen is engaged to me. This little b*tch probably couldn¡¯t handle it. Hmph, get it in your head. See how the Xu family¡¯s reputationpares to the Luoyun family¡¯s. After going offline, Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun used their biological battle armor to travel to the old residence of the Xu family. Whoosh! Whoosh! Upon arriving, they saw Xu Hong and his wife walking through the open door of the residence. ¡°Great-grandpa, great-grandmother,¡± Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun called out. ¡°Hello, Little Fangjin, Little Biyun.¡± Xu Hong and his wife smiled. ¡°Come over quickly.¡± Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun followed them inside excitedly. Inside, they saw their mother, Xu Lixing, embracing a man and crying andughing at the same time. ¡°Dad, Dad,¡± Xu Lixing sobbed as she hugged her father, her tears drenching his clothes. ¡°Lixing.¡± Xu Jingming always had his daughter on his mind. He looked up and saw his parents and his two grandchildren. ¡°Jingming, it¡¯s been more than a thousand years. You¡¯re finally back,¡± Mr. and Mrs. Xu eximed with joy. Soon, Li Chen¡¯an, his wife, and Grandpa Xu arrived, and the entire family was filled with excitement. Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun stood in the corner, their nerves on edge as they remembered the tales of their grandfather, a man rumored to have killed countless families without a single victim daring to protest. It was said that he eventually went mad and was imprisoned. ¡°You must be Fangjin and Biyun,¡± Xu Jingming finally addressed his grandchildren. ¡°Grandpa,¡± the two of them stepped forward in unison. Xu Lixing and Meng Tian watched the scene with smiles on their faces. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, the two of you should be over 300 years old, correct?¡± Xu Jingming gazed at the pair. ¡°Yes, Grandpa.¡± Fangjin and Biyun nodded. ¡°You¡¯re not married and don¡¯t have children?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. The two shook their heads in response. Xu Jingming grinned at his wife, Li Miaomiao. ¡°Miaomiao and I only have one child, Lixing. Lixing and her husband only have you two¡­ We need more people in the Xu family.¡± ¡°But brother has a girlfriend,¡± Xu Biyun interjected. ¡°They¡¯re really close. It¡¯s just that she had to go with her family to the Ancient River Cosmic Sector, and Brother can¡¯t leave Earth. They haven¡¯t seen each other in person.¡± Xu Fangjin red at his sister, and Xu Biyun pretended to be innocent. ¡°Well then, why don¡¯t you go visit the Ancient River Cosmic Sector?¡± Xu Jingming suggested. ¡°It¡¯s easy to travel between the 34 cosmic sectors these days.¡± ¡°Mom is worried about assassins though,¡± Xu Biyun added. Xu Jingming nodded, understanding that it was likely due to the trouble he caused during his corruption. ¡°Your grandfather has given you permission to leave, but you must each bring a Guardian,¡± Xu Lixing said. Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun were thrilled. They had never left Earth and had always wanted to see more of the universe. ¡°Enjoy your adventure and don¡¯t worry about danger,¡± Xu Jingming said, cing an invisible force on his grandchildren. ¡°Sir,¡± Meng Tian asked, ¡°Earlier, you mentioned resolving the problem of high-dimensional corruption. Does that mean¡­¡± Xu Jingming looked at Meng Tian. As an Origin lifeform, Meng Tian would understand that resolving high-dimensional corruption meant grasping the source of the corruption. ¡°Yes, I am now a cosmic legend,¡± Xu Jingming confirmed. ¡°I believe the human race¡¯s officials will announce it today.¡± He has really be a cosmic legend? Even as an Origin lifeform, Meng Tian was shocked. Xu Jingming had be a cosmic legend after only cultivating for 1,800 years? Redmond, who became a cosmic legend after 10,000 years, had caused a stir in the human race and was believed to have a high chance of reaching the Paramount realm. Xu Jingming, at only 1,800 years old, was much faster. ¡­ The news of Xu Jingming¡¯s rise to cosmic legend status couldn¡¯t be kept hidden, not with the Void Celestials able to find out right away. Thus, the Primordial Research Institute updated Xu Jingming¡¯s personal information and shared it with the cosmic human race officials, the three advanced civilizations, and all the Star Alliances. ¡°Did Wu Ming really be a cosmic legend?¡± ¡°He did, and in just 1,800 years! Plus, he¡¯s attained third-realm high-dimensional powers!¡± ¡°Even though he was corrupted, he still became a legend in 1,800 years?¡± The entire cosmic human race was shocked by this unbelievable news. Anyone with any sense could see that Wu Ming¡¯s talent was off the charts and that he was almost certain to be a high-dimensional lifeform. ¡°Even with corruption, he still became a cosmic legend in 1,800 years. The probability of him bing a high-dimensional lifeform is practically a guarantee. I heard he almost joined the Gxy Group back then. Find out why he wasn¡¯t recruited!¡± The Gxy Group management was also agitated by this turn of events. A monster like Wu Ming rising to cosmic legend status so quickly after corruption was mind-blowing. If he had joined the Gxy Group, he would have certainly made a name for himself. ¡°A high-dimensional lifeform with Heart Realm Force will be on par with the three Paramounts in the future. What did the Gxy Group miss out on?!¡± ¡°It¡¯s a shame. I think he would have just been wasting his talent with us.¡± ¡°A monster like that could seed anywhere. He might have ended up in the Gxy Group!¡± The higher-ups understood the full implications of Xu Jingming¡¯s breakthrough. A high-dimensional lifeform potentially equal to the three Paramounts was about to appear, and it wouldpletely shake up the entire human race¡¯s faction structure. Chapter 640 - 640 Far-reaching Impact 640 Far-reaching Impact The three Gxy Group observers who had been involved in Xu Jingming¡¯s selection for the mysteriousnd sat nervously as the Group¡¯s management council looked on. What¡¯s going on? Why have the ten big shots of the council summoned the three of us together? When have Lv. 9s like us received so much attention? The three observers were apprehensive. ¡°We have called you here to review the recruitment process of Lord Wu Ming,¡± a council member exined. ¡°We have already obtained a video of the entire process from the virtual world.¡± The three observers were shocked. The virtual world ced a high value on personal privacy, so it was rare for a video of a recruitment process to be leaked. But as one of the top 17 factions, the Gxy Group had been granted ess to the footage since it was an internal matter. ¡°Hence, there is no need for you to lie. Norquien, you were the one constantly advocating for Lord Wu Ming¡¯s recruitment, but the two of you didn¡¯t seem to like him and stopped considering him. Why is that!?¡± ¡°We didn¡¯t stop,¡± thenky observer said, panicked. ¡°Lord Wu Ming only had aprehension level of 8% when he studied our group¡¯s legendary opportunity.¡± ¡°And Lord Wu Ming had only been cultivating for two years when he entered the mysteriousnd. He should¡¯ve gotten a bonus for that!¡± the executive pointed out. ¡°You don¡¯t have to argue anymore!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve seen the entire video. Tell us your true thoughts.¡± ¡°We summoned you here to get an idea of your true thoughts and change our Gxy Group¡¯s recruitment rules to avoid making the same mistake again.¡± The higher-ups looked at the three of them. The three observers were terrified. ¡°I admit it. I¡¯ve gone through a lot to be an Origin lifeform, and I think the requirements for recruiting peripheral members should be higher. Quality over quantity, you know?¡± ¡°I was just following mypanion¡¯s lead,¡± Observer Cangyu said. ¡°And I think they don¡¯t like those who climb up from the bottom,¡± the fat observer added. ¡°They prefer the scions ofrge families.¡± ¡°Discrimination against the lower ss? Preferring the scions ofrge families?¡± The upper echelons of the council nced at each other, shocked. ¡°Yes, I think the rules should be biased toward weak civilizations in the future.¡± ¡°Even if their performance is the same, a genius from a weak civilization should be far more talented than a scion of arge family n.¡± ¡°Agreed!¡± ¡°And the recruitment of peripheral members shouldn¡¯t be about quality over quantity. It should be ¡®the more, the better.¡¯ We should greatly increase our scale of recruitment for weak civilizations and evolvers at the bottom.¡± ¡­ In the virtual world. ¡°Sister, I heard Wu Ming has be a cosmic legend?¡± Jade Feather looked at Primordial One. ¡°Yeah,¡± replied Primordial One with a nod, her eyes filled with surprise. ¡°Wu Ming¡¯s talent is unimaginable. He¡¯s one of the best in the entire history of the human race.¡± Jade Feather was stunned. ¡°One of the best in human history?¡± ¡°Right.¡± Primordial One was very impressed and praised, ¡°I cultivated for tens of thousands of years before bing a cosmic legend, but he became a cosmic legend in 1,800 years. He¡¯s already much stronger than me. Moreover, he grasped the Heart Realm Force, and he did it under high-dimensional corruption. It¡¯s unimaginable!¡± ¡°I originally thought it would take him tens of thousands of years to grasp Heart Realm Force,¡± said Primordial One, shaking her head. ¡°I underestimated him.¡± ¡°Can he be a high-dimensional lifeform?¡± asked Jade Feather. ¡°He became a cosmic legend in 1,800 years, so it¡¯s almost certain he will be a high-dimensional lifeform,¡± replied Primordial One. ¡°100% certainty?¡± murmured Jade Feather. ¡°There¡¯s something off about you today,¡± Primordial Onemented, eyeing her sister. Jade Feather smiled bitterly. ¡°You know that my youngest son is still young. He¡¯s only 200 this year.¡± Primordial One nodded. ¡°Thirteen is very talented. He still has a chance of bing an Origin lifeform.¡± ¡°He was close with Xu Biyun from the Xu family and wanted to get married,¡± Jade Feather said, frustration in her voice. ¡°But the emperor of the Primestar civilization, Lunarstar, has a grudge against the Xu family, and the Void Celestials are also targeting the Xu family¡­ I didn¡¯t want my son to be caught up in it all, so I stopped the marriage.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the big deal? Even if your son dies, I can still put him on the resurrection list,¡± Primordial One said, shaking her head. ¡°Plus, why would the Void Celestials go after your son?¡± ¡°The Void Celestials made a huge fuss about Wu Ming going crazy and being imprisoned,¡± Jade Feather exined. ¡°They wanted to force him out. I was worried they would use more extreme measures, like killing off the Xu family to get Wu Ming to show himself. That¡¯s why I had my son distance himself from the situation.¡± ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it. The Void Celestials wouldn¡¯t dare enter human territory,¡± Primordial One reassured her. ¡°As for the marriage¡­ Since you¡¯ve made a decision, there¡¯s no use regretting it.¡± ¡°But I am regretting it now,¡± Jade Feather said, feeling vexed. ¡°Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun are the only two in the third generation of the Xu family! If Wu Ming reaches the Paramount realm¡­ Just the rewards he could give them would be an unbelievable amount of resources for Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Primordial One agreed. ¡°Paramounts also care about their loved ones. In the past, Paramounts have found ways to extend their loved ones¡¯ lifespans to 30,000 or even 100,000 years. However, they don¡¯t really care about their distant family members. Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun are Wu Ming¡¯s grandchildren. Wu Ming will definitely value them.¡± After millions of years or more, the family¡¯s poption could potentially multiply by hundreds of millions. After so many generations, the Paramounts wouldn¡¯t be as close to their younger rtives. When that happened, they would care more about the continuation of the family. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it,¡± Jade Feather muttered in frustration. ¡°I missed my chance to be a rtive of a Paramount.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. We can still make our Yun family stronger on our own,¡± Primordial One reassured her sister. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that Wu Ming is just as powerful as the three Paramounts,¡± Jade Feather nodded and asked. ¡°Yes.¡± Primordial One nodded. ¡°Our generation has produced two exceptional geniuses¡ªRedmond and Wu Ming¡ªbut there¡¯s still a huge difference between the two. Redmond might be one of many Paramounts in history, but he¡¯ll probably stay a high-dimensional Firstborn lifeform forever.¡± Only three Paramounts in human history had reached the second realm¡ªthe Eternal realm. ¡°Wu Ming is different,¡± Primordial One said. ¡°As long as he bes a high-dimensional lifeform, he can enter the Heart Realm. And high-dimensional lifeforms in the Heart Realm are very special. It won¡¯t be hard for him to reach the Eternal Realm. There¡¯s a good chance he¡¯ll be the human race¡¯s fourth high-dimensional Eternal lifeform.¡± ¡°A high-dimensional Eternal lifeform?¡± Jade Feather said, envious. ¡°Will the Void Celestials just sit back and watch?¡± ¡°All the species in the universe have an agreement,¡± Primordial One exined. ¡°Paramounts won¡¯t interfere in the battles of low-dimensional lifeforms. The three Paramounts couldn¡¯t do anything when Wu Ming was corrupted, and the high-dimensional lifeforms of the Void Celestials won¡¯t target Wu Ming either.¡± ¡°After all, humans can be revived if they¡¯re targeted.¡± ¡°Unless the various species in the universe are confident they can destroy their opponent, they have to follow certain rules,¡± Primordial One said. ¡°Only then can the various species have a rtively stable living and reproduction environment.¡± ¡°Besides, even if a new high-dimensional Eternal lifeform is born, it¡¯s not a big deal to the Void Celestials¡¯ Gumo.¡± Primordial One shook her head. ¡°The Eternal realm means nothing to him.¡± Jade Feather nodded in understanding. Talking to her sister always helped expand her horizons. ¡°Gumo is an existence that¡¯s almost at the third realm,¡± Primordial One pointed out. ¡°We humans just don¡¯t have enough strength yet.¡± ****** Gumo perhaps saw it differently. For him, Xu Jingming¡¯s breakthrough meant the human race had gone from ¡®three bugs¡¯ to ¡®four bugs.¡¯ It still wasn¡¯t worth his attention, but the impact of Xu Jingming¡¯s breakthrough within the human race was significant. Some top factions began to change their rules for recruiting peripheral members because of Xu Jingming. Somerge families began to think of ways to repair their rtionship with the Xu family. Some civilizations even started nning to integrate into Earth, seeing it as a potential advanced civilization. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao walked out of the living room and approached Xu Jingming in the courtyard of the old residence. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Xu Jingming answered, putting down his drink and looking up at his wife with a smile. ¡°Didn¡¯t some factionse to Earth to assassinate our Xu family in the past few years?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Today, five lurking factions took the initiative to apologize with gifts,¡± Li Miaomiao told him. ¡°They once took orders and sent assassins to Earth, but they were actually intermediaries paid to ensure their customers¡¯ confidentiality.¡± ¡°Apologize with gifts?¡± Xu Jingming frowned slightly. ¡°They¡¯ve revealed their client¡¯s information to us and have even captured the client alive. They¡¯re willing to hand them over to us at any time,¡± Li Miaomiao told him. ¡°Captured the client alive?¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°Do as you see fit. All I care about is that those who dare attack my Xu family have to pay a sufficient price.¡± ¡°A sufficient price?¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I understand.¡± Xu Jingming nodded, knowing that if he didn¡¯t punish them severely, they might think they could bully him. ¡°Jingming,¡± Li Miaomiao asked, sitting beside him with a smile, ¡°why have you been in a daze every day since you came back?¡± ¡°I¡¯m still studying how to be a high-dimensional lifeform. How am I in a daze?¡± Xu Jingming replied, feeling helpless. For the past two days, he had been studying the legacy¡ªRed Lotus Fire¡ªleft behind by Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s true projection. Red Lotus Fire was vast and boundless, and if he reached the limit of this path, he would be one step away from the third realm, enough to dominate high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms. Of course, the most important thing for Xu Jingming right now was to be a high-dimensional lifeform first. How should I construct a high-dimensional lifeform? Xu Jingming was vexed by this problem. Whoosh. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes shot up as he sensed Secretary General cksky approach, dressed in a bright floral shirt. ¡°Secretary General cksky.¡± Xu Jingming greeted him as he stood up, and Li Miaomiao quickly rose to her feet as well. ¡°Wu Ming.¡± ckskynded and offered a smile. ¡°I¡¯vee to bring you some news.¡± Xu Jingming smiled in surprise. ¡°What news? Why not through the virtual world? Why did you make a trip yourself?¡± ¡°The three Paramounts are already aware of your breakthrough, and the dean has even sent word back from high-dimensional space. He¡¯s nning to return with his true body, which should take about three years.¡± ¡°Return with his true body?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. The three Paramounts usually had their consciousness descend on a carrier. Their consciousness carriers all had the strength of high-dimensional lifeforms, enough to revive low-dimensional lifeforms. ¡°The dean instructed you not to try constructing a high-dimensional body. Wait for his return,¡± cksky said. Xu Jingming nodded gravely. ¡°Understood.¡± It was anyone¡¯s guess as to how many years had passed since the dean¡¯s actual body had returned to his home universe. But now, he was back for a specific reason¡ªXu Jingming. ¡°Three years, you say?¡± Xu Jingming eagerly awaited the opportunity to finally meet the dean in person. Chapter 641 - 641 Remnant Traces 641 Remnant Traces Lunarstar sat in a dim hallway, all by himself. He raised the wine ss in front of him and took a small sip. Wu Ming has be a cosmic legend. I¡¯ve always wanted to be friends with Wu Ming from the day he became an Origin lifeform, Lunarstar thought, his gaze fixed on the endless cosmos beyond the. I knew he was incredibly talented and impressive. Even though I was the heir to the throne, I never dared to underestimate him. Even when I became the emperor, I never did anything to jeopardize my rtionship with him. But who could have guessed that he would be corrupted? He went mad! He contacted me directly and publicly executed my brother. Lunarstar poured himself another ss of wine. As the emperor, what was I supposed to do? Could I just ignore it after watching my brother be killed in front of me? And then be threatened with my own execution in public? If I had turned a blind eye, I would have beenughed at by the entire universe, what would have happened to my dignity as the emperor? Lunarstar felt bitter. He had always wanted to avoid bing enemies with Xu Jingming, and he thought of ways to resolve any differences. But things took a turn for the worse when Xu Jingming killed his brother and publicly threatened him. As the emperor, Lunarstar had to defend the dignity of the royal family and retaliate! ¡°For the dignity of an advanced civilization¡¯s royal family, I had to strike back. The three royal families stood behind me,¡± Lunarstar said. ¡°Despite this, the Supreme Court barely punished Wu Ming at all!¡± ¡°After that, I still avoided him and never made things difficult for him.¡± ¡°Everyone thinks we¡¯re enemies,¡± Lunarstar said with a hint of mockery. ¡°They believe that if someone designates you as their enemy, then you are enemies.¡± Lunarstar murmured, ¡°But from the beginning to the end, I¡¯ve tried to avoid bing enemies with him. But fate just keeps pushing you forward.¡± ¡°I never believed in fate before, but now¡­ I have to.¡± Lunarstar shook his head. Lunarstar was a highly talented member of the royal family, rising to the rank of Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms within 3,000 years. He was careful in his actions, but his brother was not. In fact, there were many profligate sons like his brother in the three royal families and manyrge families. ¡°There are many vermin in the manyrge families in the universe. Can Wu Ming manage them?¡± ¡°Wu Ming just happened to cross paths with my brother. If he wasn¡¯t corrupt, he wouldn¡¯t have gone crazy like this.¡± ¡°Who would¡¯ve thought¡­ I¡¯d end up being the victim in all this after he was corrupted by high-dimensional powers.¡± Lunarstar poured himself another ss of wine. Whoosh! Suddenly, a figure appeared out of nowhere¡ªit was the former emperor, Maxon. ¡°Ah, Senior Maxon,¡± Lunarstar looked up at him and smiled. ¡°The Royal Elder Council must think highly of me.¡± ¡°The Royal Elder Council has already appointed a new emperor,¡± Maxon said. ¡°Lunarstar, you know what you need to do.¡± ¡°I understand,¡± Lunarstar replied with a smile. ¡°I will abdicate willingly and exin that I need to focus on my evolutionary path. Is there a deadline for my abdication?¡± ¡°One year,¡± Maxon said. ¡°The Royal Elder Council was also in a tough position,¡± Maxon exined. ¡°You should understand.¡± ¡°The strongest cosmic legend of this era, who is most likely to be on par with the three Paramounts in the future.¡± Lunarstar nodded. ¡°The Royal Elder Council¡¯s decision is justified.¡± Lunarstar looked at Maxon. ¡°Senior Maxon, I have always tried to avoid being enemies with Wu Ming. I didn¡¯t want to hold a grudge against him, but now, here I am. Why do you think this happened?¡± Maxon was shocked. ¡°If you insist, it¡¯s because you didn¡¯t handle things well.¡± ¡°Handle things?¡± Lunarstar scoffed. ¡°My brother became enemies with Wu Ming before he even became an Origin lifeform. Who could¡¯ve predicted that? And his ruthless methods of recruiting talents¡ªis that considered a problem in the universe?¡± ¡°My brother was greedy, but how many scions ofrge families aren¡¯t greedy? If I had to manage all the greedy people in the royal family, I probably wouldn¡¯t be able to hold onto my position.¡± Lunarstar shook his head. Maxon fell silent. Yes, under Lunarstar¡¯s rule, the Primestar civilization remained very stable because Lunarstar didn¡¯t cause problems for others. ¡°I was very careful with every step, but here I am.¡± Lunarstar stood up. ¡°The only exnation is fate, right?¡± Maxon watched as Lunarstar left and said slowly, ¡°In the river of fate, many people are like fish that have to go with the flow. As for Wu Ming, he¡¯s a giant on the shore. He can cut off the river of fate and even change it.¡± ¡°Change fate?¡± Lunarstar stopped in his tracks and scoffed. ¡°Legend has it that third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms have mastered time and space, the past, the present, and the future. They have mastered karma and fate. Wu Ming alone can master fate? Is he worthy?¡± ¡°To us, he can already control our fate,¡± Maxon said. Lunarstar was shocked. ¡°That¡¯s right. He can already decide our fate.¡± Lunarstar left and vanished from the hall. ¡­ Earth, in the courtyard of the old residence. ¡°Huh?¡± Xu Jingming looked at thetest news on the projection. ¡°Lunarstar wants to focus on the evolutionary path and has chosen to abdicate?¡± ¡°He¡¯s abdicating?¡± Li Miaomiao, who was busy peeling an orange, looked up in surprise. ¡°The position of emperor of an advanced civilizationes with a ton of resources. Usually, they¡¯ll hold onto the throne for tens of thousands of years. How long has he been emperor for?¡± Xu Jingming chuckled. ¡°Is this because of you, Jingming?¡± Li Miaomiao guessed. ¡°To be honest, I couldn¡¯t care less about Lunarstar,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°But everyone thinks that you do!¡± Li Miaomiao pointed out. Xu Jingming gave his wife a knowing smile. ¡°Miaomiao, you¡¯re not easily swayed anymore.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled back. ¡°I can finally see your influence. After you broke through, all the factions in the cosmic human race paid close attention to your movements. Of the top 17 factions, many of them changed their recruitment rules. Lots of big families worked hard to patch things up with our Xu family. And those who had grudges with us¡­ Well, they all met untimely ends without us even lifting a finger.¡± ¡°The stronger an individual is, the more influence they have on the world,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°It¡¯s like how the three Paramountspletely dictate the rules and order of the entire cosmic human race or how the existence of the Void Celestials imperceptibly affects all the species in the universe.¡± ¡°I¡¯m still a long way off from their level,¡± Xu Jingming added. ¡°Your goal is to reach their level?¡± Li Miaomiaoughed. Xu Jingming was momentarily stunned, then chuckled. He gazed off into the distance, toward the auxiliary universe he had discovered. Suddenly, a figure appeared out of nowhere, and he realized it was a clone of himself, dressed in a ck robe. Thanks to his mastery of Heart Realm Force, Xu Jingming was able to create clones of himself with ease. Each clone required arge amount of Heart Realm Force to maintain, and the one he had just created had drained more than half of his own supply. After bing a cosmic legend, I can properly explore the auxiliary universe. Xu Jingming quickly passed through the high-dimensional door and entered the dark void passageway of the auxiliary universe. Flying down the passageway, he recognized the fiery-red world he had visited before. Boom! Boom! In the fiery-red world, the ground shook as countless volcanoes erupted, spewingva into the air. The cosmic fruit trees were barren, their fruit all gone. Whoosh. He took a step and passed through the fiery-red world, heading toward the patterned stone pir. These pirs were an impressive 1.6 light-years tall, easily piercing through the entire sr system. Xu Jingming examined them as he approached, trying to uncover their secrets. He knew that their 1.6 light-year height was only how they appeared in the low-dimensional universe. He delved deeper, able to understand the true patterned stone pir. Itsposition was infinitely moreplex and vast than the Heavenly Python scales. From this, Xu Jingming could infer that the monster was infinitely stronger than the high-dimensional Firstborn realm Heavenly Python. High-dimensional objects are always intricate and heavy. Xu Jingming walked up to a broken patterned stone pir, which seemed to extend endlessly. He reached out and touched its surface. Buzz~~~ As soon as he touched it, a flood of high-dimensional information hit Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness. But Xu Jingming¡ªwho had reached the Heart Lotus realm and mastered the Heart Realm Force¡ªwas more than capable of facing the true projection of Master of the Abyssal Void, let alone this information. I see it. Xu Jingming¡¯s Heart Realm Force quickly allowed him to glimpse the true projection of the behemoth. It was a massive upright monster, covered in ck mes that turned its entire body ck. How big is it? Xu Jingming tried to determine its size with his Heart Realm Force, but it was difficult without a reference. All he knew was that it was enormous. Taking a step forward, Xu Jingming headed for the other patterned stone pirs. The repulsive force of the intact ones was terrifying, but Xu Jingming was like an illusion, unaffected by the force as he easily walked to one of the intact pirs. That monster is already dead, so the power of this auxiliary universe fragment will naturally decline. These patterned stone pirs will be weak, like water without a source. Xu Jingming reached out to touch the pir. Buzz! The scene Xu Jingming now ¡®saw¡¯ was different. The massive monster loomed before him, its mouth wide open and seeming to go on forever, like an endless abyss. And as he watched, a celestial body that was more than a hundred timesrger than the monster flew straight into the monster¡¯s waiting jaws. Transforming into an abyss and devouring high-dimensional celestial bodies? Xu Jingming thought to himself as he walked to the next patterned stone pir and touched it. Only the projections of the monster remained on the copsed patterned stone pirs. On the intact patterned stone pirs, Xu Jingming saw different scenes of the monster devouring celestial bodies, tearing apart enemies in high-dimensional space, releasing mes that swept through everything, and even releasing an abyss-like domain. Or in one scene, the monster was sitting quietly, surrounded by 3,000 small figures of light. As Xu Jingming touched each pir, he became more and more familiar with the monster but also more and more shocked by its power. Suddenly, in the middle of the 36 patterned stone pirs, a pair of eyes opened in the pce. They silently watched Xu Jingming¡¯s every move. That punk is here again. Master, he¡¯s sensing your aura and tracing the remnants you left in spacetime¡­ The eyes watched without any intention of stopping Xu Jingming. Chapter 642 Sanams Request Chapter 642 Sanam''s Request Xu Jingming examined every single one of the patterned stone pirs with great care, sensing the vast amount of knowledge contained within the different scenes depicting the monster''s figure. For instance, the scene of it consuming a high-dimensional celestial body contained a wealth of information about the Abyss, while the scene of it erupting and engulfing all mes depicted its body as resembling the Primordial Star, containing high-dimensional information from that lineage. 1 Xu Jingming absorbed andprehended all of the different types of high-dimensional information. He spent over a day thoroughly studying the 36 patterned stone pirs twice. So this is it. Standing in front of the patterned stone pir, Xu Jingming was unaffected by the terrifying heat and repulsive force. Its strength stems from two sources: the Abyss lineage and the Primordial Star lineage. Through his exposure to and absorption of arge amount of high-dimensional information, Xu Jingming had gained a deep understanding of the behemoth''s evolutionary path. It used the Devour ability of the Abyss lineage to consume high-dimensional celestial bodies, enemies, and all types of energy, assimting them into its own body. The reason its body could withstand such powerful energy was that it was in the process of transforming into a Primordial Star. But no matter how much energy it had, it was still far from enough toplete the transformation into the Primordial Star. perfectlybine them. After receiving so much high-dimensional 17:20 information, Xu Jingming realized that the creature''s path was truly Xu Jingming was amazed by this discovery. The Abyss and the Primordial Star are two major paths in high-dimensional space, but this monster somehow managed to perfectlybine them. After receiving so much high-dimensional information, Xu Jingming realized that the creature''s path was truly extraordinary. The Red Lotus Fire was known to have originated from Master of the Abyssal Void, and upon cultivation to its limits, one could be said to be approaching the third realm. However, the monster''s path had allowed it to cultivate its body to an unimaginable level, possibly even rivaling the Red Lotus Fire. Xu Jingming sensed that this was likely the case. Such a powerful being had ultimately met its demise. Xu Jingming continued walking forward, undeterred by the 36 patterned stone pirs. In front of him stood a towering pce, with two high-dimensional fruit trees at its entrance. These fruit trees were 1.8 light-years tall, each with a single ck fruit on it. A huge snake was coiled around the trunk of each one. Buzz! Buzz! Two snakes wrapped around a tree trunk opened their cold, narrowed eyes and fixed them on Xu Jingming. "What a powerful aura," Xu Jingming remarked in awe. "Those who covet the fruits deserve death," one of the snakes spoke in a hoarse voice. Xu Jingming could sense its intentions from its odd voice. Whoosh. Suddenly, the other snake burst onto the scene. Its body was so long that it could wrap around a tree trunk and was believed to be over one light-year in length. When it burst out, the area around Xu Jingming waspletely frozen. The enormous snake''s body swept toward him. Boom! Boom! Boom! As the snake moved its body, Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. Nine had mentioned that the strength of a cosmic spirit is inferior to that of a true cosmic legend, but this snake is strong enough to suppress ordinary cosmic legends. Despite this, Xu Jingming remained motionless as the snake''s massive body swept past him. A body over one light-year long wasrger than any celestial body in the universe, and it would be difficult for cosmic legends to resist even a single sweep. However, the phantom-like Xu Jingming was unharmed. Huh? The other snake¡ªwhich had been wrapped around the high-dimensional fruit tree¡ªalso raised its upper body and stared at Xu Jingming seriously. I can''t touch him. The attacking snake raised itself as well and became extremely solemn. Hu! Hu! As the two serpents opened their jaws in unison, a st of icy air spewed forth. This frigid aura swept through the entire area, even impacting more than half of the ornately carved stone pirs. But this cold energy couldn''t harm Xu Jingming in the slightest. "You can''t affect a body formed by Heart Realm Force." Xu Jingming chuckled, continuing on his way. Although these snakes were powerful enough to overpower most cosmic legends, Xu Jingming was no ordinary cosmic legend. Having grasped third-realm high-dimensional powers, their attacks meant nothing to him. With ease, he strode through the icy air and reached the pce in two steps, stepping inside with ease. The two snakes stared at each other in confusion. "I''ll entertain this young friend. You two snakes can return to your slumber," a voice called out from within the pce. "Yes, Lord Emissary," the snakes replied, bowing their heads in respect before coiling around the fruit tree and bing still. ¡­ Xu Jingming stepped into the pce, which stood a towering three light-years tall. The entire pce spanned a massive arearger than the sr system. As he walked in, he was confronted with a sitting behemoth. "Hello," the behemoth said gently, smiling at Xu Jingming. But Xu Jingming''s expression turned serious as he felt a sense of threat for the first time since he had mastered the Heart Realm Force. How can a cosmic spirit be this strong? Xu Jingming thought to himself. I''m not sure if I can defeat it even if I try my best. But Xu Jingming didn''t have to worry about his own life because this was just his clone. Xu Jingming studied the behemoth in front of him. The creature was around 1.5 light-years tall, though it looked shorter while sitting there. Its body was covered in thick white fur, and its eyes seemed tired. "Don''t be nervous," the behemoth said. "I don''t want to harm you." Xu Jingming stared at the behemoth, confused. "Are you a cosmic spirit?" The behemoth smiled. "My master has 3,000 Emissaries, and I am one of them. You could say I''m a cosmic spirit. Do you wonder why a cosmic spirit like me is so strong?" Xu Jingming nodded. The three humans at the Paramount realm had told him that cosmic spirits couldn''t be stronger than ordinary cosmic legends. "The strength of a cosmic spirit depends on their inner universe," the behemoth exined. "My master''s inner universe has consumed several real universes and even more high-dimensional celestial bodies. Thus, the cosmic spirits born in that inner universe are extraordinary. For example, the two snakes outside the pce are cosmic spirits born in the inner universe." Xu Jingming was shocked by this. Consumed real universes? "The 3,000 Emissaries are pretty special," the giant said. "We used to be low-dimensional lifeforms, but our Master saw value in us. He gave us a drop of his blood and made us his spawn, transferring us to the inner universe and turning us into 3,000 cosmic spirits." "Bing a spawn before bing a cosmic spirit?" Xu Jingming asked, confused. "Our Master''s path is unique. His internal universe is massive, and he needs strong cosmic spirits to keep it all together," the giant exined with a smile. "Once we became Master''s spawn, we could borrow his strength and beparable to high-dimensional Firstborn lifeforms. As cosmic spirits, we reached the peak of high-dimensional Firstborn lifeforms and even had the ability to be revived in the internal universe after death." Xu Jingming was stunned. The peak of a high-dimensional Firstborn realm lifeform? Revivable after death? "Even a high-dimensional Eternal lifeform would have a tough time fighting against a group of us," the giant said with a grin. "But that''s all in the past now. "Master is gone, so we can''t borrow his strength anymore." The behemoth said, "And the inner universe has shattered, so we don''t have a power source anymore. It''s hard for this weak auxiliary universe to keep me alive." "In another half an Abyssal Era, this auxiliary universe will probably copse, and I''ll really die," the giant said with a smile. "However, at least I get to see the birth of a new high-dimensional lifeform before I go." "The birth of a high-dimensional lifeform?" Xu Jingming looked at the other party. "You are very young¡ªno more than 2,000 years old," the behemoth said. "It won''t be surprising if you be a high-dimensional lifeform." Xu Jingming looked at him, realizing that this Emissary had been very kind and friendly since they met as if he had a request. "I do need your help with something," the behemoth began. "Please speak." Xu Jingming looked at him. "My name is Sanam, and I am one of the countless lifeforms protected by my master, Monhado Xiong E. It was a high-dimensional being who roamed the universe and made many friends, but it had seen too many fights among other high-dimensional lifeforms. "Master didn''t care for those wicked souls. It preferred those who were kind and orderly. "Master protected the vulnerable and desired for countless beings to live in harmony. I am one of those countless beings that Master protected. My strength became so great that it reached the level of a cosmic legend! When I was near death, Master chose me and gave me a drop of its blood, making me one of its spawn. "I waster selected to be one of the 3,000 cosmic spirits. From that moment on, as long as Master didn''t die, I became immortal." The behemoth reminisced. "I followed Master and upheld the order it established, fighting against enemies from higher dimensions. "The years I spent with it were so long and beautiful. "Master was benevolent and guarded the weak. "In fact, many universes even exist because of Master," Sanam said, reflecting on the past. "But Master ultimately died because it was too kind. If it had been a little more selfish, it would''ve been impossible for it to die, given its strength. "It protected so many friends and subordinates, but it still died in the end." Sanam gazed at Xu Jingming. "I would''ve dly given my life in exchange for Master''s." "Master''s name was Monhado Xiong E," Sanam told Xu Jingming. "Please remember its name and try your best to spread it throughout high-dimensional space. That is my only request." "I may die in half an Abyssal Era," Sanam said. "But I hope¡­ I hope that Master can return from death. This is also the shared hope of countless beings in the Monhado Territory." Xu Jingming whispered, "Spread his name¡ªMonhado Xiong E?" "As long as more high-dimensional beings know his name, it will be enough," Sanam said. "I am willing to give you everything I have umted over the years from following Master. I just need your help." Sanam extended its hand, and a mirror flew out of its palm toward Xu Jingming. "All of my wealth is hidden within this mirror," Sanam said. "Please ept it." Chapter 643 Treasure Chapter 643 Treasure As the ancient mirror floated toward him, Xu Jingming couldn''t help but feel a sense of pressure. Sanam was one of the 3,000 Emissaries and once had strength on par with a peak Firstborn high-dimensional lifeform. It had followed its master for so long, umting a vast amount of wealth in the process. 1 "That''s too much," Xu Jingming said, feeling unworthy of such a gift. It would be easy enough for him to spread Monhado Xiong E''s name, yet he was being rewarded with such immense benefits? "Take it," Sanam said with a smile. "You''re worthy of this wealth." Xu Jingming gazed at the other with confusion. "Although I''m barely hanging on by a thread with the help of the auxiliary universe," Sanam exined, "I can still unleash the strength of a high-dimensional Firstborn realm lifeform. Low-dimensional lifeforms who enter won''t be able to obtain my treasures if it''s against my will." Xu Jingming nodded in understanding, sensing some of the other''s aura and realizing that he probably wouldn''t be able to defeat him even if he tried his hardest. "But I''m too old," Sanam remarked, looking at Xu Jingming. "I''ll eventually die in about half an Abyssal Era. Therefore, I have to choose a suitable owner for these treasures while I''m still awake." "Some weak cosmic legends might not even be able to be high-dimensional lifeforms, so they naturally aren''t qualified to obtain my treasures. But you, a young cosmic legend less than 2,000 years old who has grasped the third-realm high-dimensional power, Heart Realm Force¡ªyou''re one of the top geniuses I''ve seen throughout my long life. You will definitely be able to go further on the path of a high-dimensional lifeform, and the further you go, the more help you will be to Master." The mark that the inclinations of powerhouses formed were clearer and more dazzling. "I understand." Xu Jingming nodded, understanding the importance of the mark. It was something he could use to a certain extent. With a thought, Xu Jingming summoned the mirror to float in front of him, but it was toorge to handle. "This mirror is a high-dimensional weapon at the Firstborn realm," Sanam said as arge amount of information floated in midair. Xu Jingming quickly memorized it all. Using his Heart Realm Force, Xu Jingming began to try and control the mirror. Heart Realm Force, representing the ultimate strength of the mental lineage, was extremely magical and allowed him to easily control the mirror. "This mirror¡­" Xu Jingming eximed, staring in shock at the pocket universe contained within it. "It''s just a first-realm high-dimensional treasure." Sanam shrugged. light-years tall," Sanam exined. "And the legendary third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms have bodies that are even bigger, "It''s only about 1.08 billion light-years in diameter. It''s small,paratively speaking." "Small?" Xu Jingming repeated, stunned. "What do you mean by small?" "Well, for example, my master''s true body is over ten billion light-years tall," Sanam exined. "And the legendary third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms have bodies that are even bigger, exceeding the size of your home universe." "Their bodies are bigger than my entire universe?" Xu Jingming was intrigued. The universe was massive. The human dominion alone had 34 cosmic sectors, and that was only a small corner. The entire universe was beyondprehension in terms of size. Even the monster, Monhado Xiong E¡ªwho was over ten billion light-years tall¡ªonly spanned a few cosmic sectors. It was still very smallpared to the whole picture. "I''ve seen a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform with my own eyes," Sanam went on. "I didn''t get a clear look at His true body, but I saw His palm. And let me tell you, His palm was slightlyrger than your entire homeworld universe." "The gap between the second and third realm is just too vast," Sanam added wistfully. "Even my master, as great as it was, is nothing in front of a third-realm lifeform." Xu Jingming nodded. He didn''t know much, but he knew very well how truly unimaginable third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms were. "The cosmic fruits I''ve harvested over three Abyssal Eras are stored in this mirror," Sanam exined, gesturing to the piles of treasures stacked up like mountains within it. "These ordinary cosmic fruits are only useful to low-dimensional lifeforms, and I''ve collected over 100,000 of them." Xu Jingming scanned the mirror, seeing the vast pile of cosmic fruits present. Among them was arge number of cosmic fruits¡ª there were indeed more than 100,000. "That''s a lot of cosmic fruits," Xu Jingming remarked, impressed. Each one was worth ten million credits. "They''re meant for low-dimensional beings, so they''re nothing, really," Sanam exined. "I just collect them regrly; it''s a natural umtion over time. The ones you collectedst time weren''t even ready to be harvested yet, and most of them were still rtively small." Xu Jingming also noticed that the cosmic fruits in the mirror were generallyrger. If I provide them as exchange items for Origin lifeforms once every 1,000 years and release them one at a time, it''ll take more than 100 million years to use them all up, Xu Jingming calcted. The three Paramounts regrly put a ton of treasures up for exchange with Origin lifeforms. All together, it''s actually a massive amount of resources. These cosmic fruits of mine are nothing inparison. "The six high-dimensional fruits are what''s really important here," Sanam told Xu Jingming, who had also noticed them. They were identical to the ones guarded by the snakes outside. "Every high-dimensional fruit that''s produced puts a huge strain on the auxiliary universe," Sanam exined. "I didn''t realize this at first, and I picked the two fruit trees three times! Later on, I noticed that the auxiliary universe was slowly deteriorating, so I didn''t pick them again. It wasn''t until then that the decline of the auxiliary universe slowed down. I hope you''ll also¡­ refrain from picking the two high-dimensional fruits outside." "One high-dimensional fruit is enough for a single high-dimensional lifeform," Sanam said. "Okay, I won''t pick them." Xu Jingming nodded. There was no need to pick any with so many treasures in the mirror. It would only elerate the decline of the auxiliary universe. The weaker the auxiliary universe, the faster Sanam would die. "You can consume this high-dimensional fruit after bing a high-dimensional lifeform. Its function¡­ is to modify your body," Sanam exined. "It will greatly improve your body, allowing your physical strength to reach the peak of the Firstborn realm." Xu Jingming looked at the ck fruit with anticipation, but he couldn''t consume it now. "There are also a variety of valuable minerals, nts, and other materials like blood, bones, and scales from high-dimensional space. These can all be used to create high-dimensional weapons and enhance one''s bloodline. Their worth is not far behind the six high-dimensional fruits." As Xu Jingming surveyed the piles of items, he saw vast quantities of high-dimensional minerals spread out before him. There were also the remains of high-dimensional lifeforms, including a sphere of golden blood with a diameter of more than ten million kilometers, a stack of scales each about a light-year in diameter, and an extremely long ivory-white horn. In addition, there were numerous nts of all kinds, as well as a multitude of strange items piled up like a mountain. "The most valuable possession I''ve umted over the years are definitely my high-dimensional weapons," Sanam dered. "I was lucky enough to acquire two Eternal realm weapons. I also have 17 Firstborn realm weapons, but there are over a thousand more that aren''t as impressive. These were crafted without much care and were given to lower dimensional beings." Xu Jingming was also examining the treasures in the mirror. The two shining Eternal weapons stood out among the massive collection: one was a sword, and the other was armor. The sword seemed ancient, as if it had the power to freeze everything in its path. The armor was imposing and unyielding. Just sensing these treasures was enough to make Xu Jingming feel a heavy weight on his shoulders. The other 17 Firstborn realm treasures and weapons included the mirror itself, as well as armor, battle armor, a high-dimensional spaceship, high-dimensional puppets, sabers, swords, spears, eight-wed chains, and other weapons. All 17 Firstborn realm treasures were much more intimidating than the Primordial Fire Beads. After all, only a set of 36 Primordial Fire Beads could be considered aplete Firstborn realm weapon. Some high-dimensional weapons that were exchanged by Origin lifeforms were actually mediocre. The materials were ordinary, and their value was very low. "For high-dimensional lifeforms, high-dimensional treasures and weapons are of utmost importance," Sanam exined. "They are willing to trade more than half their wealth for a powerful high-dimensional weapon that is perfect for them." "My entire wealth is probablyparable to that of a poor high-dimensional Eternal being." Sanam chuckled. "It''s already not bad to have one or two Eternal weapons for someone who has just reached the Eternal realm." Xu Jingming nodded slightly. There was also a divide between rich and poor high-dimensional Eternal beings. For instance, the three human Paramounts were powerful and had a lot of experience. They used forbidden weapons, and the three of them together were a match for Gumo. They were naturally considered very wealthy among high-dimensional Eternal beings. In terms of value, these treasures can probably be exchanged for an entire cosmic sector, Xu Jingming thought. Of course, the wealth of high-dimensional beings is primarily used on their evolutionary journey. Whoosh. Sanam waved its hand, materializing a book that shot toward Xu Jingming. "I''ve had this book for a while. It exins how to use my treasures," Sanam exined. "Thank you, Sir," Xu Jingming replied, grateful that the other had thought of everything for him. "Finally¡­" Sanam looked at Xu Jingming. "It''s a legacy left behind by my master before it passed away." Sanam waved its hand again, producing a thick, massive rock book that appeared to be made up of 36 stone bs. "Master''s legacy?" Xu Jingming''s eyes brightened. Sanam gazed at the rock book with longing and sighed with emotion. "When high-dimensional beings are alive, they don''t want to reveal all their legacies. They usually keep the core parts a secret. This is because revealing them would expose their core secrets. "But when they''re facing death, they''ll spread their legacies without hesitation," Sanam said as he handed the massive rock book to Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming could understand. The Void Celestials had five legacies, all of which were third-realm legacies. He had only seen the true projection of Master of the Abyssal Void, but after grasping the Heart Realm Force, the true projection turned into theplete legacy of Red Lotus Fire. It was clear that Master of the Abyssal Void had left this opportunity for theter generation. The legacy is also a mark. Maybe they also want to use these marks to be revived. As he thought this, his Heart Realm Force enveloped the thick rock book in front of him. He opened it and saw that every page was a huge rock b with arge amount of high-dimensional information. Xu Jingming silently read and absorbed it, page after page, as a powerful high-dimensional legacy of the Physical Path was disyed in front of him without reservation. Chapter 644 Three Years Chapter 644 Three Years It took Xu Jingming over half a month to get all the high-dimensional info on this legacy. 1 The Monhado legacy. Named after Monhado Xiong E. Xu Jingming was stunned. ''Red Lotus Fire'' has high Heart Realm Force requirements¡ªHeart Realm Force¡ªto enter the third realm, but Monhado''s challenges increase with each progression from the simplest foundation. When Monhado Xiong E was born, it was just a regr high-dimensional Firstborn realm lifeform. Thus, the basics of this legacy were straightforward¡ªdevouring and absorbing. But as one progressed, the legacy became moreplex. Devouring included more and more high-dimensional information from the Abyss lineage, eventually leading to devouring an entire universe. Absorption also deepened, causing the body to transform into the Primordial Star and bing more and more powerful. It''s progressive and provides a steadfast foundation, Xu Jingming praised in awe. It''s unbelievable that a body can reach this level. 3 In fact, at the end of cultivation, one can effortlessly condense a drop of blood from their body and transform low-dimensional lifeforms into their offspring. The strength of the offspring can match that of a high-dimensional Firstborn lifeform, Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. Spawning is simple for third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms, but most beings who are on the brink of the third realm can''t create spawn, Xu Jingming pondered. For instance, even if Red Lotus Fire is cultivated to its maximum potential, it doesn''t have the ability to create offspring. Like Gumo¡­ I''ve never heard of arge number of spawn in the Void Celestial''s long history. By producing spawn, he could produce arge number of Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms. Even the three human Paramounts found it difficult to create a high-dimensional lifeform withbat strength. Monhado has a huge advantage in terms of his bloodline and body. Xu Jingming was very satisfied with this legacy. Xu Jingming ced the rock book in front of him into the mirror with a thought. "Are you done?" Sanam asked. "Yeah." Xu Jingming nodded. "What an impressive legacy." "Master once said that both the body and mind are indispensable in reaching the third realm," Sanam exined. "Although you take the Heart Realm Force path, you still need to spend time and effort on the body to reach the third realm." Xu Jingming nodded slightly. "Thank you." "It''s just something I heard from Master," Sanam said with a gentle smile. "Can I spread this legacy?" asked Xu Jingming. "You have the entire book, so it''s natural for it to be spread," replied Sanam. Xu Jingming looked delighted. Although he had received aplete legacy, he couldn''t fully utilize or record the high-dimensional information unless he mastered Monhado. Therefore, this rock book was crucial¡ªit was a legacy item! "Before Master passed away, it left a total of ten legacies to ten Emissaries," said Sanam. "Maybe this legacy has already been passed down in your universe." "I heard that many high-dimensional lifeforms invaded our universe to get Senior Monhado''s legacy," said Xu Jingming. "So, most of what Senior Monhado left behind has already been taken." Sanam understood. "That''s right. With Master''s status, its death would definitely cause many high-dimensional lifeforms to fight for the legacies." "Our human race has never had the cosmic fruits I picked previously," Xu Jingming said with a hint of emotion in his voice. "There''s no record of this legacy in our history." The human race didn''t even know the name Monhado Xiong E. Sanam nodded slightly. "I''ve given you everything I have; I have nothing left. Even the high-dimensional spatial information I possess will be useless after three Abyssal Eras. What your species knows about high-dimensional life is the most recent information." "Go back," Sanam said, smiling at Xu Jingming. "What I''m looking forward to the most now is for you to be a high-dimensional lifeform." "I''ll let you know when I be a high-dimensional lifeform," Xu Jingming said, standing up and bowing slightly. "Thank you, sir. I, Wu Ming, am in your debt!" The other party had given him the Monhado legacy and all the treasures it had umted over the years. He was deeply grateful. Xu Jingming turned and left. Sanam watched as Xu Jingming left the auxiliary universe, then closed its eyes and fell asleep. Master, even after three Abyssal Eras, your name will still be remembered by high-dimensional lifeforms, Sanam thought to himself. I believe you will return one day. ****** On the where the Primordial Research Institute''s headquarters was, Xu Jingming arrived with a whoosh. "Wu Ming?" Secretary General cksky appeared. "Why are you here?" "Secretary General cksky, I need a permanent residence in the headquarters," Xu Jingming said. "Follow me." cksky led Xu Jingming to an orchard with a three-story residence. "This is the only building in a 50-kilometer radius. It will be yours in the future." Xu Jingming surveyed the area, finding it satisfactory. He then waved his hand, causing the space in front of him to distort andpress. This revealed a horde of ck-red fruits. "That many?" cksky asked in surprise. "10,000 cosmic fruits," Xu Jingming replied. "It should be enough for the race to study and use for now." "It looks like you''ve gained quite a lot," cksky remarked, eyeing the 10,000 cosmic fruits wrapped in distorted space. "Oh, this batch of cosmic fruits is muchrger than the ones you providedst time. Most of them are more than two kilometers in diameter." Xu Jingming nodded. "These are ripe ones." "They''re much bigger than before," cksky said with a smile. "On average, each one is worth 20 million credits. That''s 200 billion credits! Even among the nine cosmic legends of the human race, only Redmond has contributed more than you." 200 billion credits? To low-dimensional lifeforms, this was a terrifying amount of wealth. But to high-dimensional lifeforms, it was nothing! After all, this bit of wealth wasn''t even enough to buy a Star Alliance. "Redmond has more than me?" Xu Jingming was surprised. "Redmond had a fortuitous encounter," cksky exined. "He obtained 3,000 Yellow-Shirted Envoys and 22 Silver-Shirted Envoys through it." Xu Jingming nodded. Many high-dimensional lifeforms had died in the history of this universe, including Monhado. Even a slight inheritance was a huge sum of wealth. To inherit a legacy, one needed both opportunity and strength. If Sanam hadn''t recognized Xu Jingming''s strength, it was impossible for it to give everything it had umted to Xu Jingming. Redmond was also on par with Xu Jingming in terms of strength. "Do you need any decorations for your new ce?" cksky asked as he led Xu Jingming into the building. "No need. I''ll do it myself," Xu Jingming replied with a smile. "Secretary General cksky, feel free toe visit if I''m needed." "Alright, I won''t disturb you then," cksky said before leaving. Xu Jingming stood in the building, and with a single thought, the interior was transformed. Theyout changed, and an invisible aura enveloped the space, making it difficult for outsiders to spy on what was happening inside. I''ll leave these treasures here, Xu Jingming thought as he entered a room and ced the pocket universe mirror on the table. He then flew into the small mirror and left a mark, leaving just a small amount of Heart Realm Force behind to allow him to sense his surroundings. The rest of the Heart Realm Force returned to his body on Earth. If these treasures were to be taken by aliens, it would be toote for regrets. It''s safest to leave them at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters, Xu Jingming thought. He knew that if he needed to use them, he could retrieve them at any time. ¡­ Virtual worldwork, Cosmic Legend World. "This is a virtualwork specifically for gatherings of cosmic legends," Defender Whitejail exined as he sat in front of Xu Jingming. "Wee together to discuss and brainstorm ways to ''construct high-dimensional bodies.'' Who knows, maybe we''ll find some inspiration to help us out." Xu Jingming gained an understanding. "When Redmond heard about your breakthrough, he called everyone together," Deputy Ind Lord Fasci added. "Unfortunately, everyone had othermitments, so we could only meet today." "It''s great to finally meet you, Wu Ming," Sherwood said with a smile. "I''ve heard a lot about your swordsmanship, Senior Brother Sherwood," Xu Jingming replied with a smile. "When I created Wu Ming''s World, I was looking forward to a duel with you. Unfortunately, it never happened." "Back then, I thought about getting other human powerhouses to challenge you first," Sherwood exined. "If nobody could defeat you in a hundred years, then I would have stepped in." "It only took the high-dimensional corruption a hundred years for me to be tortured to the point of losing control." Xu Jingming sighed. "To be corrupted by high-dimensional powers and grasp third-realm high-dimensional powers in just over a thousand years is seriously impressive," said the ck-winged man, Sakyaja, a cosmic legend. "Wu Ming, your reputation precedes you," said two figures walking over side by side. One was a thin, skeleton-like gray-robed elder, and the other was a slightly plump elder. They were the two oldest cosmic legends of the human race, Lan Zhu and Kutoto, who were both nearing the end of their lives. Redmond and Primordial One had long taken their seats. "Everyone is here," Redmond said with a smile. ording to past rules, the strongest cosmic legend hosted the gathering. Xu Jingming looked at the eight people in front of him. Redmond, Primordial One, Fasci, Whitejail, Sherwood, Sakyaja, Lanzhu, Kutoto, and himself were the nine cosmic legends of the human race. Considering that Lan Zhu and Kutoto were both over 90,000 years old and nearing the end of their lives, the number of cosmic legends in the human race was soon to decrease. "The Primordial Research Institute is really dazzling in this era," Kutoto and Lan Zhu said via voice transmission. "There''s a high chance that two high-dimensional lifeforms will be born consecutively." "Yeah, how enviable." Lan Zhu nodded. All of them pursued high-dimensionality, but most cosmic legends ultimately failed. Redmond and Wu Ming stood the greatest chance in this era, causing the others to be envious and jealous. "Let''s begin the first segment of the meeting." Redmond smiled at everyone. "Resource exchange." ¡­ Xu Jingming became well-acquainted with the other cosmic legends during their gathering. He even had cosmic fruit to trade! After Redmond confirmed that the fruit was useful for constructing a high-dimensional body, all the cosmic legends paid 100 million credits to exchange for five of them. Time passed. Following the dean''s orders, Xu Jingming didn''t try to construct a high-dimensional body and didn''t even dare explore his heart realm. He was just waiting, waiting to meet the dean. Finally, one day, Secretary General cksky appeared at his small building and yelled, "Wu Ming, the dean is back! Hurry!" Whoosh! In an instant, an invisible force shot out of the pocket universe mirror and formed into Xu Jingming''s figure. "I''m on my way," he said, putting away the mirror and heading out of the building. Chapter 645 Mutual Help Chapter 645 Mutual Help "The dean has returned. Follow me fast," Secretary General ckskymanded as he and Xu Jingming shot through the sky. 1 The pair transformed into beams of light, flying thousands of kilometers across the small until they reached a garden courtyard. A small, short-haired man sat in a chair, admiring the vibrant flowers. "Dean." cksky bowed. "He''s here." Xu Jingming also studied the man in front of him. In the past, when Xu Jingming had encountered the dean, he had seen consciousness carriers with awe-inspiring, transcendent auras. But upon seeing the dean''s true form, Xu Jingming felt that the dean appeared ordinary; he didn''t emit any aura at all. Has hepletely suppressed all of his aura? Xu Jingming wondered. "cksky, you may go," the dean said. "Yes, Dean." cksky immediately evaporated and vanished. The dean examined Xu Jingming. In his gaze, he could see Xu Jingming''s growth over the past 1,000 years. He couldn''t help butpliment Xu Jingming. "It''s impressive that you''ve been able to maintain your true nature despite being tainted by Master of the Abyssal Void''s power." "I actually lost control," Xu Jingming said. "You sensed that you were about to lose control and requested to be imprisoned." The dean shook his head. "This is far from losing control." In high-dimensional space, the dean had seen truly out-of-control high-dimensional lifeforms. Inparison, Xu Jingming had impressive self-control. "It''s impressive that you were able to grasp Heart Realm Force so quickly," the dean praised. "Even though you''re weak and young now, you have unlimited potential for the future." Xu Jingming listened attentively, understanding that while he may be powerful among low-dimensional beings, he was still just a baby in the eyes of high-dimensional lifeforms like the dean. "It took you 1,800 years to grasp Heart Realm Force," the dean continued. "Based on my experience, it usually takes five to six times that amount of time to construct a high-dimensional body." Five to six times the time? Approximately 10,000 years? Xu Jingming wondered to himself. Xu Jingming had grasped Heart Realm Force much faster than expected! ording to the predictions of various factions outside, even if he spent 10 to 20 times the time constructing a high-dimensional body, it would only take 20,000 to 30,000 years! That''s why people believed Xu Jingming had almost a 100% chance of bing a high-dimensional lifeform. For example, those who became cosmic legends at 70,000 to 80,000 years old had slim chances of bing a high-dimensional lifeform inparison. "You can''t rush the construction of a high-dimensional body," the dean exined. "You have to be patient and take it step by step." As he spoke, the dean flipped his hand, and a scroll appeared. "This scroll contains all the known methods for the human race to construct high-dimensional bodies. Take a look and memorize it," the dean said as the scroll flew in front of Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming looked at the scroll. It slowly unfolded in front of him, and it was 19 meters long. Huh? 302 ways to construct high-dimensional bodies? Xu Jingming scanned the scroll in front of him, memorizing all the high-dimensional information. There were all kinds of high-dimensional body construction methods, some of which were almost identical with just a few variations. It took Xu Jingming more than an hour to memorize everything. With a thought, Xu Jingming closed the scroll again. "You''re done?" The dean waved his hand and put away the scroll. "These 302 methods include those used by me, Spacetime Ind Lord, Eternal Tower Master, some passed down by human ancestors, and others we gathered from our travels in high-dimensional space." The dean looked at Xu Jingming. "You should''ve realized that some high-dimensional bodies are simr with just a few changes." "I did." Xu Jingming nodded. "All high-dimensional lifeforms construct different high-dimensional bodies, depending on their thoughts and consciousness. What you need to do is find a method that perfectly matches you," the dean exined. "Use these 302 methods as a reference if you need to." "Okay, got it," Xu Jingming eximed, excited at the prospect. He had an epiphany over his high-dimensional body after seeing the 302 construction methods. "And of those 302, two of them utilize Heart Realm Force. It''s the most recent information we''ve been able to gather." "I can''t thank you enough, Dean," Xu Jingming said, grateful for the two construction methods that would be so helpful to him. "Spacetime Ind Lord and Eternal Tower Master worked tirelessly to bring us this information," the dean exined. "Spacetime Ind Lord even brought us through the Mother Stream to distant locations to find high-dimensional lifeforms with Heart Realm Force lineage." Xu Jingming was surprised by the efforts of the three Paramounts on his behalf. "We are all members of the human race," the dean reminded him. "It''s important that we stand united." "Absolutely," Xu Jingming agreed, nodding in agreement. "We''ve procured some items from high-dimensional lifeforms from the Heart Realm Force lineage," the dean announced, handing him a piece of beast hide. "It''s a legacy called ''Three Threads of the Heart Realm'', specifically designed for those of the Heart Realm Force lineage. While it only allows cultivation up to the Eternal lifeform level, it''s still a strong foundation. The legacy also includes general cultivation information." A legacy? Xu Jingming epted the beast hide scroll. "We don''t have much understanding of the Heart Realm Force lineage, so we had to purchase this legacy. It''s up to you to make sense of it," the dean continued, pulling out three more books. "These ''Heart Realm Exploration Guidelines'' were written by high-dimensional lifeforms proficient in Heart Realm Force. Heart Realm Exploration Guidelines? Xu Jingming took the three books. "Exploring the Heart Realm is crucial for all high-dimensional beings of the Heart Realm lineage," the dean exined. "It''s full of potential, but it''s also perilous. Since the three of us can''t enter the Heart Realm, you''ll have to rely on yourself to navigate it." "Thank you, Dean," Xu Jingming said, moved by the gesture. Without these guidelines, he feared stumbling into trouble during his journey through the Heart Realm. The dean and the others brainstormed ways to smooth Xu Jingming''s journey. Although the legacy was ordinary, it contained a wealth of knowledge. With these guidelines, Xu Jingming could avoid many problems. "The most precious thing this time¡­" The dean flipped his hand and revealed the most important treasure: a ck flower bud. "This is an Eternal weapon of the Heart Realm Force lineage. It''s called the Sin Flower." "This is too expensive," Xu Jingming couldn''t help but say. High-dimensional Eternal weapons were already extremely valuable, but those from the Heart Realm Force lineage? They were even rarer, probablyparable to eight to ten ordinary high-dimensional Eternal weapons. "A suitable high-dimensional weapon is crucial for a high-dimensional lifeform," the dean exined. "It can increase your strength in all aspects and enhance your ability to preserve your own life." "Thank you, Dean," Xu Jingming said, touched. He had gained a lot in the auxiliary universe, but the ck flower bud called Sin Flower was a weapon that even the high-dimensional weapons Sanam had collected throughout its life couldn''tpare to. The dean and the others had done so much for him. "When you be a high-dimensional lifeform, you''ll be our most trusted ally in life or death situations," the dean said. "I''ll be a high-dimensional lifeform as soon as possible." Xu Jingming nodded, sensing the dean and the others'' anticipation. "Alright, my mission isplete." The dean smiled at Xu Jingming. "We may not know about Heart Realm Force, but I''ve given you the legacy and some general knowledge. You''ll have to figure out how to construct a high-dimensional body on your own. Take your time." "Work hard. Being a high-dimensional lifeform is a new beginning," the dean said. "I understand," Xu Jingming said. "Oh right, Dean, I gained something from exploring the auxiliary universe." With that, Xu Jingming distorted spacetime in front of him, revealing three ck high-dimensional fruits. "High-dimensional fruit?" The dean gazed at them. "ording to my understanding, if a Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform eats this high-dimensional fruit, their body will be able to reach the peak of the Firstborn realm," Xu Jingming said. "Oh?" The dean was surprised before smiling. "Alright, I''ll take it to study it carefully." The three of them were at the peak of the Eternal realm. These three high-dimensional fruits were indeed only suitable for research and wouldn''t be of any help to their strength. "I''ve also acquired two high-dimensional Eternal weapons," Xu Jingming revealed, taking out the sword and armor. "But I don''t really need them." As someone from the Heart Realm Force lineage, he didn''t have to engage in closebat. These weapons wouldn''t do much for him. 5 Instead, it was the Eternal weapon, Sin Flower, that could boost Xu Jingming''s strength in every way. The dean smiled. "It seems you''ve acquired plenty from the auxiliary universe. Keep these weapons with you; the three of us don''t need them. When you be a high-dimensional lifeform in the future, you can use them to exchange for some treasures." He could tell that these two high-dimensional Eternal weapons might be Xu Jingming''s most prized possessions. Xu Jingming gained an understanding. "Dean," Xu Jingming said, pulling out a massive book made of 36 stone bs. "I also inherited a legacy in the auxiliary universe. It''s called Monhado." "Oh?" The dean nced at the rock book. He had lived for a long time and had worked with Eternal Tower Master and Spacetime Ind Lord to explore high-dimensional space. Together, they were even able to fend off Gumo, who was half a step into the third realm. The three of them were considered powerful beings in high-dimensional space and had umted many treasures, resources, and legacies, so they weren''t concerned with what the younger ones had gained. "This legacy?" As the dean read through the legacy, his expression grew somber. Page after page of the stone b was flipped open, and the more he read, the more grave he became. It took him 15 minutes to fully absorb the contents of the legacy. "Monhado Xiong E?" The dean looked at Xu Jingming, noting the name recorded in the legacy. "Yes, the owner of the auxiliary universe is known as Monhado Xiong E. It left this legacy behind," Xu Jingming confirmed. "The best legacy I''ve obtained, along with Spacetime Ind Lord and Eternal Tower Master, is a half-step third-realm legacy," the dean said wistfully. "The stronger a high-dimensional lifeform is, the less likely they are to reveal theirplete legacy. Plus, these legacies cannot be copied, making them incredibly rare." Xu Jingming nodded, thinking of the Red Lotus Fire he had obtained, which couldn''t be copied either. "This is the strongest legacy our human race has obtained for physique," the dean stated. "It will be extremely helpful to me and Eternal Tower Master." "I came back to help you," the dean said with a smile. "Fate is a mysterious thing; you''ve turned the tables and helped me and Eternal Tower Master instead." Xu Jingming was overjoyed at the thought of being able to aid the dean and the others. Suddenly, a middle-aged man in a simple robe appeared in the distance and approached them. "Theplete legacy of that monster?" he asked. "A half-step third-realm legacy that is veryplete. It perfectlybines the Abyss lineage and the Primordial Star lineage. Its body is the strongest I''ve ever seen," the dean exined, gesturing toward the rock book. "Take a look for yourself." "That impressive?" Eternal Tower Master stared at the rock book before quickly sending his consciousness to his carrier and rushing over upon receiving the news. While this legacy may not have been as useful for Spacetime Ind Lord, it was still highly coveted by the dean and Tower Master. "Tower Master," Xu Jingming greeted, bowing in respect. "Hmm, not bad," Eternal Tower Master said, giving Xu Jingming a quick nce before flipping through the rock book. Chapter 646 World of High-Dimensional Lifeforms Chapter 646 World of High-Dimensional Lifeforms As Eternal Tower Master flipped through the pages of the Monhado rock book, the consciousness carrier of Spacetime Ind Lord arrived. 1 "Spacetime Ind Lord," Xu Jingming greeted, bowing respectfully. The mysterious figure seemed to exist in another dimension, making it difficult to see her clearly. She acknowledged Xu Jingming with a slight nod before turning her attention to the rock book. "Aplete legacy at the half-step third realm?" she asked the dean, her eyes turning solemn. "That monster''s name was Monhado Xiong E," the dean exined. "This is the best legacy I''ve ever seen for the body." "A legacy for the body?" Spacetime Ind Lord''s expression grew serious. No matter what kind of high-dimensional lifeform they were, they all had to pay attention to their bodies as they were the carriers of life. Xu Jingming watched obediently from the side as the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord finished reading the legacy and began discussing it. "Monhado''s death was a catastrophic event in our universe. High-dimensional creatures swarmed in to im its legacy." Tower Master gritted his teeth. "Rumor has it that someone was able to obtain the legacy. And now, we''re finally seeing it for ourselves." "We humans have advanced our heritage." The dean grinned. "My expertise in the Abyss and Primordial Star lineages is limited at best," Spacetime Ind Lord admitted. "I can use this legacy as a reference, but the two of you will be able to fully cultivate it. If either of you can master this legacy, our standing in high-dimensional space will improve drastically." "Master it?" The dean and Tower Master exchanged a knowing look and chuckled. Their ultimate goal was to reach the third realm, even if it meant only taking half a step. The first step was to enter the half-step third realm, but their ultimate goal was to fully achieve it. However, even the first step was a near impossible feat. "What''s suitable for others might not be suitable for us," the dean said. "We''ve gotten our hands on some half-step third realm legacies, but we haven''t cracked the code on any of them yet." "We may not be able to reach the heights of Monhado, but we can tap into its essence and take our physical body techniques to the next level." Eternal Tower Master sneered. "I''m confident that I can raise my physical body technique to a whole new level." "Another level for your body?" Spacetime Ind Lord eximed with excitement. "The key to using the body as an abyss is in this legacy," Eternal Tower Master revealed. "My inner universe can be a true abyss." "I''m also optimistic about improving my body." The dean smirked. He had put in countless hours of work into the Primordial Star lineage. The Monhado legacy gave him the chance to build an even stronger body. Spacetime Ind Lord was thrilled for her twopanions. While they might still be a ways off from the half-step third realm, the significant improvement in their bodies would increase the trio''s overall strength by leaps and bounds. "Wu Ming." Spacetime Ind Lord''s eyes locked onto Xu Jingming. "Ind Lord." Xu Jingming gave a slight bow. "You may not understand the significance of this legacy," Spacetime Ind Lord said, her voice low and menacing. "But to some high-dimensional lifeforms, this legacy could be worth more than an entire species." Xu Jingming''s eyes widened in shock. "Worth more than a species?" "Every species has a price," the Spacetime Ind Lord continued. "Take the Hellions for example; they are test subjects for the Hellion Progenitor. And the Frosts¡­ they are also part of an experiment conducted by the Frost Progenitor as part of his evolutionary path. They are natural high-dimensional lifeforms, and they only exist in our universe for experimentation purposes." Spacetime Ind Lord leaned in, a sinister smile creeping across her face. "From my analysis, this Monhado legacy will be particrly attractive to the Hellion Progenitor. He cultivates both the Abyss and the Primordial Star, and he''s particrly skilled in physique cultivation. This legacy is enough for him to sell off the entire Hellion race and territory to us humans." "But we aren''t strong enough to upy that territory," Eternal Tower Master interjected. The dean nodded in agreement. "But if one of us can have one step into the third realm, we will have nothing to fear, no matter how vast the territory we attempt to upy." Xu Jingming was in shock. He had always known that the Hellion race was created by the Hellion Progenitor, but never before had he heard that it was simply an experiment for the Progenitor''s evolution. "High-dimensional lifeforms will do anything to evolve," Spacetime Ind Lord said, her words heavy with meaning. "Gumo once wiped out an entire universe to nurture his third-realm weapon." Xu Jingming couldn''t believe what he was hearing. "An entire universe wiped out?" "If a universe''s high-dimensional lifeforms aren''t strong enough, they be a resource for other powerhouses," the dean exined. "Gumo teamed up with another half-step third-realm being, and together, they were able to breach that universe''s defenses. All living beings were destroyed, all treasures were harvested, and the universe ultimately fell into the hands of the other half-step third-realm existence." "But our universe is stronger," the dean reassured him. "The Void Celestials, Fogtails, Frosts, Humans, and Ancient Holiness¡ªthe five species¡ªhave the strength to stand alone against half-step third realm powerhouses. If outsiders were to invade, the five species woulde together and fight as one." Xu Jingming learned something new. In the eyes of some high-dimensional lifeforms, life in a universe was nothing more than a resource to be used to cultivate weapons. And Gumo and the other half-step third-realm existence had split a universe like that. The Frosts and Hellions were massive in size, but they were nothing more than test subjects. "Most natural high-dimensional lifeforms don''t give a damn about low-dimensional lifeforms," the dean exined. "That''s why it''s extremely rare for someone like Monhado to pity the weak. Monhado protected the weak out of pity, and that made enemies with too many high-dimensional lifeforms. Eventually, that led to its death." The dean went on, "Based on my experience, nine out of ten natural high-dimensional lifeforms couldn''t give a damn about the lives and deaths of low-dimensional lifeforms." Xu Jingming nodded, understanding fully. It''s just like how ordinary people could hold boiling water and scald countless ants to death, or ughter countless pigs, cows, sheep, chickens, ducks, and geese without a second thought. And that''s how high-dimensional lifeforms viewed low-dimensional lifeforms. So what if they crushed billions? Experimenting with countless lifeforms was nothing to them. "Even though we transcended from lower dimensions to higher dimensions, some of us still see those in lower dimensions as nothing more than bugs and ants. Take Gumo, for example. "But let me tell you, the world of high-dimensional lifeforms is a brutal one." Eternal Tower Master''s gaze locked onto Xu Jingming. "Some of our own kind, born in the human race, have sumbed to old age. The Firstborn realm may have a lifespan limit, but most of them were killed!" "I never thought it would be like this," Xu Jingming whispered. "Make no mistake, the fate of a species is in the hands of those in higher dimensions. If we''re strong, the species will be strong. If we''re weak, the species is nothing more than a ticking time bomb. And if we die? The species will be wiped off the face of the universe," Spacetime Ind Lord intoned ominously. "You need to get stronger, and fast," Eternal Tower Master said, his eyes boring into Xu Jingming''s. "Anotherpanion will ease the pressure on us." "I''ll do my best," Xu Jingming vowed, understanding the gravity of the situation. The human race had flourished under the watchful eyes of the three Paramounts, and now, Xu Jingming was about to be the fourth foundation. "I''ll keep this legacy safe and secure. News of it cannot be leaked," the dean warned, his eyes piercing into Xu Jingming''s. "Only high-dimensional human lifeforms are worthy of learning it." Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. Though he had learned it in advance, it wouldn''t do much good. His focus now was on constructing a high-dimensional body and bing a high-dimensional lifeform. ¡­ The Primordial Research Institute''s headquarters, in a chamber of a building nestled in a peaceful orchard, Xu Jingming sat The three Paramounts had a few loose ends to tie up with humanity, and all left on the same day. They faced rejection at every turn during their brief stay in the universe. The Primordial Research Institute''s headquarters, in a chamber of a building nestled in a peaceful orchard, Xu Jingming sat cross-legged. A ck flower bud hovered before him. Sin Flower? Xu Jingming delved into the ck flower bud with his Heart Realm Force and was immediately overwhelmed by the impact of endless sin. It was a level of painparable to that of Master of the Abyssal Void. Sins of all varieties attacked Xu Jingming''s consciousness. But after reaching the Heart Lotus realm, Xu Jingming had left all sins behind him. It''s too damn hard, Xu Jingming grunted through gritted teeth. With my strength, trying to control a second-realm high-dimensional weapon is practically impossible. The infiltration process was slow and arduous, like a turtle crawling through mud. It took more than eight grueling days for him to finally gain control over the Sin Flower. Buzz. With a single thought, Xu Jingming soared into the ck flower bud. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! The flower bud slowly began to bloom, and one of the ck petals emerged. I can only open one petal out of 36? This is pushing me to my limit. Xu Jingming panted, finding it a struggle. The sin contained within this single petal is beyondprehension. He had once sought out misery, experiencing the suffering and fate of humanity. He had once been locked away, subjected to intense emotional trauma. All the painful fates I''ve seen, all the pain and emotions I''ve felt¡­ They don''t evene close to the sins contained within this one petal, Xu Jingming muttered to himself. And this is just the first petal, the one with the least sins out of all 36. Whoosh. The ck petal unfurled from the flower bud and began to rise. I can harness the power of this petal to attack my enemies. Xu Jingming sighed. It unleashes a wave of sins that engulfs everything in its path. Even I can only barely control it, and I can''t withstand its full force. Any low-dimensional lifeform in this universe will sumb to it. Low-dimensional lifeforms faced certain death from the petal''s attack, even though they could be revived. But its greatest value to me is protection. With the Sin Flower guarding me, I can safely explore my Heart Realm¡­ Even if an enemy attacks me there, their assault will be directed to my true body through karma, but they''ll suffer the monstrous sins of the Sin Flower''s 36 petals. He let out a sigh of emotion. The dean acquired this Sin Flower to keep me safe. The Heart Realm Force lineage was an existence like the mind, so it was difficult to kill them. Usually, one had to track down all the clones through karma. Their clones could be anywhere in the universe, in high-dimensional space, or in the Heart Realm. The universe had its rules, so it naturally blocked all external forces. The rules of the Heart Realm made it difficult for external forces to enter. Therefore, it was extremely difficult to kill all the clones of a mental lineage high-dimensional lifeform. But with the Sin Flower for protection, his life-preservation abilities would increase exponentially! The dean, the Tower Master, and the Ind Lord, wanted to ensure that the fourth Eternal Realm human could grow in strength safely. 1 Xu Jingming was suddenly delighted. The infinite sins contained in the Sin Flower are perfect for my cultivation of Red Lotus Fire. Red Lotus Fire suited Xu Jingming the best. This legacy was divided into three realms: Cleansing Lotus Fire, ck Lotus Fire, and Red Lotus Fire. As for the external resources needed for cultivation, they were sins! The more terrifying the sins, the stronger the Mind Fire that could be condensed. 3 Chapter 647 Possessed by Tutenmu (1) Chapter 647 Possessed by Tutenmu (1) Decades flew by in the blink of an eye, and before long, more than 30 years had passed. "Grandpa," said Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun in unison as they walked into the room, each apanied by their significant other. "After all these years exploring the cosmos, you''ve finally decided toe home," said Xu Jingming, smiling at his grandchildren. "I heard from your letters that you''re thinking about getting married," he added. "Grandpa, this is Dodo''an Nonaeclipse," said Xu Fangjin, introducing the petite woman beside him with a bright smile. She bowed reservedly and said, "Greetings, Deputy Dean." ording to the rules of the Primordial Research Institute, any cosmic legend automatically became a deputy dean, but there could only be one acting dean. "Nonaeclipse?" Xu Jingming grinned in surprise. "I''ve heard of it. They produced a cosmic legend in history." "But that was eons ago," Dodo''an Nonaeclipse said modestly. Before she arrived on Earth, her family had repeatedly reminded her of Deputy Dean Wu Ming''s potential. He could be the fourth human Paramount in the future and rival the other three. Xu Jingming nodded in approval. "I can see you have real talent. Work hard and be an Origin lifeform on your own." "Yes, Deputy Dean," Dodo''an Nonaeclipse replied respectfully. She had a good rtionship with Xu Fangjin, but she was more advanced on the evolutionary path. Her family had advised her not to rush into marriage and study the situation first. When the news of Xu Jingming''s cosmic legend status spread, her family immediately capitalized on it. With the family''s pressure lifted, Dodo''an felt happier and more rxed. "Xu Biyun, why the sudden change of heart?" Li Miaomiao¡ªwho sat beside her husband¡ªred at her granddaughter. "I thought you said you weren''t in a hurry to get married?" "Bro is getting hitched, so I figured a joint wedding would be nice." Xu Biyun squeezed the hand of the young man beside her. "Plus, I met someone suitable. "Grandpa, meet Scarletjade Swordcrow. He became an Origin lifeform after 200 years of cultivation and is a peerless genius." Her eyes sparkled as she looked at her fianc¨¦, her heart clearly belonging to him. "Scarletjade Swordcrow?" Xu Jingming nodded in recognition. "I''ve heard of you. You became an Origin lifeform in over 200 years and are a genius of the Eternal Academy. Impressive." "I''m nothingpared to you, Deputy Dean." Scarletjade Swordcrow lowered his head, his eyes sharp with pride. He was a talented member of his family, bing an Origin lifeform in just over 200 years. Although his talent was inferior to the likes of Redmond, Primordial One, and others, he still had a chance at bing a cosmic legend. Scarletjade Swordcrow''s goal was to be a cosmic legend and a high-dimensional lifeform. And when he met Xu Biyun at a gathering, he knew she would be the one. Xu Jingming let out a heavy sigh. His grandson''s wife came from the Nonaeclipse family. His granddaughter''s husband was a peerless genius of the Swordcrow family. He understood the strategic considerations behind such a marriage. "I hope the two of you can find true joy together," Xu Jingming said with a smile, but his gaze was intense as it swept over Dodo''an and Scarletjade. The duo couldn''t help but feel a sense of invisible pressure under his scrutiny. Scarletjade wondered to himself, Is this Deputy Dean Wu Ming''s warning? All he wishes is for our happiness on our first meeting? ¡­ The two couples held their wedding on the same day. The wedding was held in the virtual realm and attended by guests from every corner of the cosmic human race. It was a grand affair, far surpassing even Xu Lixing''s nuptials of yesteryear. The who''s who of the Cosmic Human Alliance, including officials, royalty, legends, and top factions, all descended upon the virtual venue. "I can''t believe it¡ªall nine cosmic legends of the human race are here. I''ve never seen anything like this before," one guest eximed. "This is even bigger than a royal wedding," another eximed in awe. Guests felt honored to be in the presence of such powerful figures. The three emperors, Cosmic Human Alliance representatives, and top faction representatives could only sit at the fourth row''s third table. Xu Jingming sat at the second table with Redmond and the other seven cosmic legends. The first table was reserved for the newlyweds'' families and rtives. The Xu family, Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, and Meng Tian, sat there along with the Nonaeclipse and Swordcrow families. "It''s clear that all these important figures aren''t here for the newlyweds but for Deputy Dean Wu Ming," one guest whispered. "This is the first time Deputy Dean Wu Ming is appearing in public after bing a cosmic legend," another murmured. All eyes were on Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming sat among the cosmic legends,ughing and chatting as he watched the wedding ceremony unfold. But as he looked on, a thought crossed his mind: How long can I enjoy familial love? As an Origin lifeform, advancing through external forces only granted a lifespan of 30,000 years. And even if he paid a steep price, his loved ones could only live for 100,000 years. Using the three Paramounts as examples, other than Spacetime Ind Lord having a child, Redeye, the other Paramounts'' rtives were long gone. High-dimensional lifeforms were lonely¡ªthe limit of a low-dimensional lifeform''s 100,000 years of life was just too short for them. Nurturing his family members to be his spawn? It was only achievable by a select few existences at the half-step third realm. Even powerful entities like Gumo and the fully-mastered Red Lotus Fire couldn''t do it. Loneliness was the norm! With this realization, Xu Jingming knew that having family members around was a luxury. I should cherish the years I can spend with them, Xu Jingming thought. ¡­ Xu Jingming treasured the tranquility of his days. He cherished the time spent with his loved ones, and his thoughts were solely centered on the evolution of his being. Chapter 648 Possessed by Tutenmu (2) Chapter 648 Possessed by Tutenmu (2) The dean and the others paid a heavy price to secure the powerful high-dimensional weapon¡ªSin Flower¡ªand the Three Threads of the Heart Realm. Their efforts have been invaluable to me, Xu Jingming thought with growing gratitude as he delved deeper into his cultivation. The Three Threads of the Heart Realm legacy may not have been as powerful as the Red Lotus Fire legacy, but it was essential. It provided a wealth of general knowledge and introductions, including the Heart Realm Exploration Guidelines. The Heart Realm is vast and expansive due to generations of high-dimensional lifeforms from the Heart Realm Force lineage building and expanding it. However, it''s also shaped by the minds and consciousness of countless living beings. Even when those living beings pass away, their obsessions remain. Whether they be kind, malicious, happy, or painful, they linger in the Heart Realm. So in the Heart Realm, there is an abundance of joyful obsessions, as well as endless sins. The cultivation of Red Lotus Fire once required traversing the Heart Realm and absorbing sins to fuel the Heart Fire. But with the high-dimensional weapon, the Sin Flower, this arduous process was no longer necessary. The infinite sins contained in the high-dimensional Eternal weapon, the Sin Flower, should''ve been collected from the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming thought. Then, he reached out and gently swiped, essing the first thread of the Three Threads of the Heart Realm. The power of his Heart Realm condensed into a thread, and he began constructing an illusory world around it. Countless threads flew and weaved, quickly forming an intricate and intricate world. Second thread, Xu Jingming thought as another Heart Realm Force condensed and began to construct figures¡ªmen, women, old and young, each with different expressions. With more than 1,800 years of experience, Xu Jingming had encountered countless people. His memory was astonishing, and he remembered them all. He had also experienced life after life when he took the initiative to fall into misery. As a result, Xu Jingming was able to outline people one after another, giving them personalities and rich emotions. The first thread is to construct a world. The second thread is to construct living beings. This isn''t difficult for me. Xu Jingming observed the illusory world around him, and tens of millions of humans were among them. The hardest part is the third thread¡­ To bring life to the entire world! Third thread! Xu Jingming connected the countless threads and began pushing the development of the entire world. People''s interactions, struggles, careers, and rtionships were This illusory world was on Earth, and while Xu Jingming could see it, others could not. intertwined. This illusory world was on Earth, and while Xu Jingming could see it, others could not. Bang! In just an hour, the entire world copsed. Mastery of the Three Threads of the Heart Realm eludes me. Xu Jingming sighed, shaking his head. The legacy says the key is to induce billions to fall asleep and enter the virtual world naturally, where I can observe and study the three-thread structure. I''ll pick a space pirateir. Xu Jingming looked into the distance. He had visited many in the past, some destroyed by his own hand, others still standing strong. "That''s it." Xu Jingming instantly zeroed in on a heavily popted location. Hu! Xu Jingming had once passed by that distant, and as he did, the remaining marks naturally gathered Heart Realm Force and condensed into a ck-robed figure. This space pirateir is home to both natives and space pirates¡ªa total of more than 9.2 billion people. With a nod, Xu Jingming enveloped the entire space pirateir in an illusory world, instantly controlling the minds of countless individuals. The person steering an aircraft also parked it by the side of the road in a daze, and those chatting as they walked copsed to the ground. More than 9.2 billion people copsed all over the world. But under Xu Jingming''s power, their bodies were safe and sound, even providing energy to ensure that they weren''t affected. Their consciousnesses entered the illusory world Xu Jingming had constructed. Live in here. In a simple ancient society, he gave them initial identities and memories. They started living naturally, and the entire virtual world was pushed forward as if it hade to life. Xu Jingming observed and studied, getting billions of people to serve his evolutionary path¡ªa verymon practice. Besides, he ensured the safety of these people. It wasmon for high-dimensional lifeforms to use species withrge numbers as test subjects. Many high-dimensional lifeforms didn''t care much about the life and death of the test subjects. Peaceful days passed day by day, and Xu Jingming''s thoughts were mainly on Red Lotus Fire, Three Threads of the Heart Realm, and the construction of a high-dimensional body. But his improvement was slow. ¡­ Void Celestials, hall in the ck spire. "Ambassador Vicar, I want to experience the path of human Wu Ming," Tutenmu said with anticipation, his purple robe rustling as he spoke. He had long heard that Xu Jingming had be a cosmic legend, but his imprisonment had kept him from truly sensing it. Therefore, there wasn''t much to experience when possessing Xu Jingming the moment he was released. The effects would be much better after decades of experience. "Without a legacy, he grasped Heart Realm Force in over a thousand years despite being corrupted. Wu Ming''s talent is truly terrifying." Ambassador Vicar''s voice boomed throughout the hall. "Tutenmu, be mindful as you experience his path." Tutenmu focused, sensing the experiences of Xu Jingming''s corrupted years. He even took the initiative to enter misery and possess others to feel the pain¡­ Ambassador Vicar could clearly pry into the experiences of those possessed, allowing Tutenmu to feel the same pain. "One painful life after another?" Tutenmu could handle it at first, but the experiences had been specially selected by Xu Jingming. The impact was almost unbearable. Back when Xu Jingming possessed others, he needed to vent the pain in his heart. Tutenmu''s mind was burdened as he repeated these experiences. "Slow down the flow of time," Tutenmu couldn''t help but say. He had grasped Heart Realm Force and was much stronger than Xu Jingming before his imprisonment, but even now he still had to take it slow. "Sure thing." Ambassador Vicar slowed down the flow of time. With the slowed pace, Tutenmu felt more in control. "This lunatic wants to possess people and experience their pain? He must''ve gone through hell." Ambassador Vicar could mimic the physical sensations of possession perfectly, but he couldn''t replicate the emotional torment of high-dimensional corruption. "He chose to be imprisoned?" "Unfortunately, I can''t possess him during his time in prison." "He''s out?" Tutenmu felt it again, but this time, it was different. Xu Jingming, newly returned to Earth from prison, had a unique feeling during his possession. It was as if all the filth of the outside world couldn''t touch him. Could this be the Heart of Cleansing Lotus recorded in the legacy? Tutenmu wondered. Can one truly master the Red Lotus Fire lineage with a Heart of Cleansing Lotus? His eyes red with envy and jealousy. He had only obtained the first half of the Abyssal Void legacy. He had the basic material for the Red Lotus Fire but nothing else. As Gumo had arranged, only high-dimensional lifeforms from the Heart Realm Force lineage were qualified to receive the subsequent legacies. "He did it. He reached the Heart of Cleansing Lotus. Wh¡ª" Tutenmu''s desire for it was overwhelming. Despite bing a cosmic legend, he had relied on aplete legacy to slowly grasp Heart Realm Force. He hadn''t reached the level of the Heart of Cleansing Lotus. "If I can reach that level, I have a chance at bing a high-dimensional lifeform." Tutenmu''s continued the possession. Years passed. He finally reached the end. "Is that it?" Tutenmu asked, his voice filled with disappointment. "That''s all the possession has revealed." Ambassador Vicar''s voice echoed through the hall. "This is as far as I can pry. He still has a clone hiding at the Primordial Star headquarters, so I can''t delve any deeper." Tutenmu nodded slightly, but his eyes were filled with frustration. "How do I grasp the Heart of Cleansing Lotus?" He envied Xu Jingming, whose path to bing a high-dimensional lifeform was made smooth by the Heart of Cleansing Lotus. Xu Jingming''s talent was truly terrifying. Unfortunately, he grasped the Heart of Cleansing Lotus in prison. I can''t sense the detailed process of his breakthrough at all, Tutenmu thought to himself. There''s no rush. I can slowly possess him and learn everything he experiences on his journey from cosmic legend to high-dimensional lifeform. It will definitely help! He''s my perfect test subject. Perhaps I can really rely on him to be a high-dimensional lifeform. Tutenmu''s determination was burning bright. Chapter 649 Redmond Breaks Through 649 Redmond Breaks Through Tutenmu stood alone in the grand hall, deep in thought. Suddenly, he said, "Ambassador Vicar." "Hall Master Tutenmu, what else is on your mind?" Ambassador Vicar asked. "I''ve heard that high-dimensional lifeforms can observe low-dimensional lifeforms and even see everything they have experienced in the past," Tutenmu said, his voice filled with curiosity. "Is there really no way to observe the days when Wu Ming was imprisoned?" "You are correct," Ambassador Vicar replied, nodding. "It is possible to observe the past of low-dimensional lifeforms by following their traces in spacetime. But as low-dimensional lifeforms be stronger, the difficulty of observing their past increases." "Wu Ming is now a cosmic legend. His mental strength haspletely transformed into Heart Realm Force. Heart Realm Force¡­ it originates from the strength of a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform." "His entire body seems to beposed of Heart Realm Force! With my strength, I can''t spy on his spacetime traces," Ambassador Vicar continued, his voice tinged with regret. "I could do so before he became a cosmic legend, but not anymore." "My current method of spying¡­ is to gather all the information from all the ces Wu Ming has been. For example, the fluctuations in his thoughts and emotions, the aura of his moves, to construct possession footage," Ambassador Vicar exined, his voice filled with determination. "There should be high-dimensional lifeforms who can pry into Wu Ming''s past, right?" Tutenmu asked. "Yes, Hall Master," Ambassador Vicar said. "At the very least, you can easily pry into Wu Ming''s ''past.'' However, it''s impossible for Master to waste his time for you." "What about the other high-dimensional lifeforms? Is there anyone who can help?" Tutenmu yearned. "They have to be at least at the Eternal realm or even the peak of the Eternal realm," Ambassador Vicar gave a hint, his voice filled with certainty. "You can try searching for high-dimensional lifeforms and see if anyone is willing to help." Tutenmu fell silent. They were different from humans. Humans were more united internally, and seniors guided their juniors. However, thepetition among the Void Celestials was cruel. Although Gumo had left arge number of legacies and resources to the species, a group of high-dimensional lifeforms, including him, weren''t willing to waste time teaching others personally. "Understood." Tutenmu still wanted to possess Xu Jingming and personally experience his breakthrough during his time in prison. ****** Xu Jingming didn''t give a damn about Tutenmu and was convinced that he would soon leave thetter in the dust! Earth. He spent every waking moment in his home, consumed with thoughts of constructing a high-dimensional body. He had three bodies in total¡ªone at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters, where he was using the powerful Sin Flower weapon to cultivate Red Lotus Fire. Another clone was cultivating the Three Threads of the Heart Realm on a pirateir. And the body he left on Earth was focused solely on constructing a high-dimensional body. While the other two aspects of his being were constantly improving, constructing a high-dimensional body proved to be a daunting task. I''ve seen 302 sessful ways to construct a high-dimensional body, and two of them are from the Heart Realm Force lineage, he thought, shaking his head gently. But aplete imitation is a dead end. Every living being is unique, and every high-dimensional lifeform is also unique. Despite his best efforts, every modification he tried seemed unsuitable. He was bing increasingly vexed with each passing day. He had thought that his brain had learned everything there was to know about constructing a high-dimensional body, but when he tried to put his theories into practice, it was nothing but a mess. That''s true¡­ Based on experience, constructing a high-dimensional body usually takes five to six times the time it takes to grasp high-dimensional powers. How can it be that easy? Xu Jingming was also patient. The dean and the others had already warned him that it would take a long time to break through, and he was mentally prepared to spend 10,000 years if necessary. Study the sessful experiences of others, he told himself. And so, he dove into the research, studying every structure with meticulous care. As he did so, he analyzed and summarized his experiences. After bing a cosmic legend, Xu Jingming''s sole focus was cultivation. He had nothing else on his mind. And even if there was trouble, he knew that Xu Fangjin, Xu Biyun, or Xu Lixing would usually be there to help him resolve it. In the blink of an eye, more than 100 years had passed since Xu Jingming became a cosmic legend. On this day. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao sat in the courtyard, surrounded by fruits and snacks on the coffee table between them. As Xu Jingming studied a method to construct a high-dimensional body, a projection hovered in front of Li Miaomiao, disying arge number of Pearwood Group businesses. The couple was focused on their work, but suddenly, Xu Jingming''s expression changed. He received a message from Secretary General cksky. He tapped open the projection and checked the message. "Deputy Dean Redmond has broken through and officially became a high-dimensional lifeform," the message read. Redmond did it? Xu Jingming eximed, his surprise palpable. After years of loyalty, including standing by the Xu family during his own imprisonment, Deputy Dean Redmond had finally achieved a breakthrough. And with the assistance of Tejano during his weaker moments, the bond between the two men had only grown stronger. Out of all the human cosmic legends, Xu Jingming felt the closest connection to Redmond. And now, with this breakthrough, his delight knew no bounds. "What''s wrong?" Li Miaomiao asked. "Senior Brother Redmond has made a breakthrough," Xu Jingming said, his voice tinged with awe. "It''s only a matter of time before the entire human race knows about it." "A breakthrough?" Li Miaomiao was puzzled. "He''s be a high-dimensional lifeform," Xu Jingming added. "Paramount realm? The fourth human Paramount?" Li Miaomiao''s eyes widened in shock. Xu Jingming nodded. To the countless people in the cosmic human race, bing a high-dimensional lifeform was synonymous with reaching the Paramount realm. However, he knew better. How could anyone truly be considered a Paramount? Even Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms had a lifespan limit. It was the weakest level in high-dimensional space, where one had to be constantly vignt in order to survive. Death was always lurking, waiting for a slip-up. In the history of the human race, high-dimensional lifeforms had died one after another. Only three individuals had reached the Eternal realm, but even they had fortuitous opportunities and forbidden weapons at their disposal. ¡­ The news of Redmond''s breakthrough and emergence as a high-dimensional lifeform sent shockwaves through the entire cosmic human race. It was no secret that the birth of a high-dimensional lifeform was enough to establish a new top faction. Although these beings had a limited lifespan, it was still a lifespan that spanned an Abyssal Era¡ªmeasured in billions of years. A celebration was held in the virtual world as all factions gathered to congratte Redmond! Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao approached him, offering their congrattions. "Senior Brother Redmond, congrattions," the former said. "It won''t be long before you be a high-dimensional lifeform as well. Moreover, his future will be much greater than mine," Redmond replied, apanied by his wife, Feng You, a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform from the Primordial Research Institute. She kept a low profile, having focused on her evolution. As the couples conversed, the others didn''t dare to disturb them. In a corner of the celebration venue, Tejano was with a group of friends. "Tejano, your father has be a high-dimensional lifeform. Impressive," they said. "The only child of a high-dimensional lifeform. You can do whatever you want in the cosmic human race," they ttered him, their envy and jealousy palpable. Tejano smiled and said, "My brother, Wu Ming, will probably be a high-dimensional lifeform soon." The hearts of the surrounding friends skipped a beat. What a humblebrag! However, this was the truth! Wu Ming''s growth was even faster than Redmond''s, and his potential was even more terrifying. "I''m just lucky and won the birth lottery." Tejano smiled humbly, leaving the surrounding friends green with envy. This was no longer a simple description of ''lucky.'' He was practically the chosen one. ¡­ At the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute, Xu Jingming and Redmond sat, sipping on their drinks and chatting. "Have you tied up all the loose ends with the human race?" Xu Jingming asked. "I''ve made all the necessary arrangements." Redmond nodded. "But I might not be able to return for a long time on this trip to high-dimensional space. If Tejano and my family encounter any serious trouble, I''ll need your help." "Don''t worry," Xu Jingming promised with a nod. "I''ve got your back." "I heard the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord have left consciousness carriers in their home universe," Xu Jingming said. "Can you do the same?" Redmond smiled. "I''ve spoken with the dean, and all the resources are ready for me, but I''ll have to create the consciousness carrier myself. It''ll take me thousands to tens of thousands of years since I have no experience." Xu Jingming learned theplexities of the task. Whoosh! The air around Xu Jingming and Redmond suddenly twisted and distorted as spacetime fluctuations rocked the area. They both looked over in shock as a figure materialized out of thin air, emerging from the illusory river. As the image became clearer, they recognized the woman standing before them as Spacetime Ind Lord. "Ind Lord," Xu Jingming and Redmond said in unison, bowing respectfully. "Redmond, have you settled everything?" the Ind Lord asked, her gaze focused on the other man. "Once you leave your home universe, it won''t be easy for your true body to return." "It''s all settled," Redmond replied, his face serious. Ever since he had be a high-dimensional lifeform, he had felt the rejection of the universe. He knew that the cultivation of a high-dimensional lifeform wasn''t suitable in the universe. The Ind Lord turned her attention to Xu Jingming, her lips curling into a smile. "Wu Ming, you need to speed up. I''ll pick you up when you break through." As the fastest human, the Ind Lord was able to travel through the Mother Stream with ease. "Sure thing, Ind Lord," Xu Jingming replied. "Wu Ming previously discovered a legacy called Monhado," the Ind Lord said, turning back to Redmond. "This legacy should be very suitable for you." "Junior Brother Wu Ming discovered it?" Redmond eximed in surprise. "Yes, this legacy is temporarily limited to high-dimensional lifeforms within the human race. No information is to be leaked," the Ind Lord warned. "Let''s go. You''ll be able to learn this legacy when we arrive on Myriad Star Ind." A half-step third-realm legacy was too precious and wasn''t ced in the universe. Instead, it was ced on Myriad Star Ind, where the three Paramounts lived. "Wu Ming, we''ll make a move first," the Ind Lord said. "Bon voyage," Xu Jingming said. "I''ll wait for your arrival on Myriad Star Ind," Redmond said before being led by the Spacetime Ind Lord into the vast illusory river and disappeared. Xu Jingming stood still. He knew¡­ that high-dimensional space was mysterious and vast, filled with endless danger. The three human Paramounts upied a ce called Myriad Star Ind, where their bodies resided. High-dimensional lifeforms born from the human race headed there as well. High-dimensional space, Myriad Star Ind. Xu Jingming thought to himself, looking forward to the day when he too would be a high-dimensional lifeform and be qualified to head there. Chapter ?650 Cleansing Lotus Fire ?650 Cleansing Lotus Fire In the virtual world. "Dodo''an, what the hell did you just say?" A couple red at their daughter, Dodo''an Nonaeclipse. "I''ve discussed it with Fangjin. Five kids is enough; we don''t n on having more," Dodo''an said, her voice steady. "Are you kidding me? With your control over your bodies, what''s the big deal with having more kids? Why aren''t you expanding the family?" Her father''s anxiety was palpable. "Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun are the only siblings in the third generation of the Xu family! Xu Biyun and Scarletjade Swordcrow only have one boy and one girl; they both have the surname Xu. Since Xu Biyun doesn''t n on having more, you should be having more!" "We already have five," Dodo''an repeated. "Isn''t itmon for powerful families in the universe to have more than ten kids? If the fourth generation of the Xu family has 22 people, two of them would be Xu Biyun''s children, and 20 would be yours and Xu Fangjin''s. How could Xu Biyun''s lineagepete with yours?" "Dodo''an, Paramounts value the first few generations of rtives. The further one goes, the more distant their rtionship bes. Therefore, the resources of the first few generations will far exceed those of the future," her mother chimed in. "For our Nonaeclipse family, you have to have more children," her father said. "I think it''s enough." Dodo''an Nonaeclipse stood up and dered, "I''ll make sure my children have even more children, but as for me, I''ve had enough." With that, she left her father''s personal space. Her father was livid. "How dare you disobey me?" "Our daughter is getting bolder by the day." Dodo''an''s mother chuckled. "She''s already given birth to five children, and the Xu family is over the moon. They''ve even promoted her to the eleventh most important person in the Pearwood Group. She''s used to being in charge, and with Xu Fangjin doting on her, it''s no wonder she''s not as obedient as she used to be." "Sigh." Dodo''an''s father nodded in agreement. "The Pearwood Group is now second in the Hunter Cosmic Sector, and their wealth has surpassed the Cloud City Association. With our daughter being the eleventh most important person, she wields more power than our entire familybined." "The Pearwood Group is incredibly wealthy," Dodo''an''s mother marveled. "They keep spending money and credit to expand at an rming rate." "Our Nonaeclipse family has also reaped the benefits," Dodo''an''s father added with a sigh. The Pearwood Group was unstoppable, and with Dodo''an''s increasing influence, the entire family had to y along. It couldn''t be helped¡ªXu Jingming''s wealth was astronomical, allowing the Pearwood Group to expand at a rapid pace. While the Pearwood Group was now richer than the Cloud City Association, it was all thanks to Xu Jingming. However, their resources still couldn''t match the Cloud City Association, so they had to spend money and credit to acquire resources at a premium. All the major factions were desperate for the Pearwood Group to acquire them, and with Dodo''an being the eleventh most important person and her husband¡ªXu Fangjin¡ªbeing third, it was clear just how much influence she held within the group. ¡­ Earth. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao sat in the courtyard, one studying the construction of a high-dimensional body and the other monitoring the corporation''s businesses. "Dodo''an is a force to be reckoned with," Li Miaomiao said as she examined the business results. "I can''t find a single w in the operations she''s running. The corporation''s dealings with the Nonaeclipse family are minimal, and the premium is reasonable." Expanding on a grand scale, such as acquiringary territories, dide with a cost. "She and Little Fangjin have five children, right?" Xu Jingming suddenly asked. "Yeah," Li Miaomiao replied with a smile. "Our Xu family is growing by the day." "As time goes on, it will only continue to grow and reach an astronomical number. When that happens, you won''t even bat an eye," Xu Jingmingmented with a smile. Suddenly, he sensed another clone''s breakthrough. Xu Jingming''s eyes lit up as a transparent me appeared on the tip of his finger. The me was faint and translucent, but its power was terrifying to the extreme. Cleansing Lotus Fire¡­ Xu Jingming looked at the me wisp. Xu Jingming had reached the Heart Lotus realm, and with the help of the infinite sinsing from the Sin Flower¡ªa high-dimensional weapon¡ªhe was able to begin cultivating the Red Lotus Fire. But even with these advantages, it took him over 100 years to condense just a wisp of the Cleansing Lotus Fire. What terrifying mes. I can''t withstand them either, he thought to himself. The Cleansing Lotus Fire I just condensed is already so terrifying! ording to the Red Lotus Fire legacy, there were three realms to master: Cleansing Lotus Fire, ck Lotus Fire, and Red Lotus Fire. The Cleansing Lotus Fire could be subdivided into nine-leaf stages, ranging from the one-leaf stage to the highest nine-leaf stage. Simrly, the mes of the ck lotus could be divided into nine-leaf realms. Once a cultivator broke through to Nine-leaf ck Lotus, the mes would turn into a red lotus, the epitome of mastery. And after mastering the Red Lotus Fire, a cultivator would be half a step into the third realm. The Cleansing Lotus Fire of the One-leaf realm¡ªit has the power of the weakest Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform. Xu Jingming knew the facts; they were allid out in ck and white in the legacy. The Cleansing Lotus Fire, from the One-leaf to Nine-leaf stages, was considered to be of Firstborn realm strength. But even with that said, Xu Jingming knew he couldn''t defeat any Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform with just this bit of Cleansing Lotus Fire alone. However, the fact that its potency reached the threshold of a high-dimensional lifeform was a testament to just how terrifying it truly was. For a cosmic legend to possess such a move was a clear indication of just how special the Heart Realm Force was and how truly terrifying the Red Lotus Fire legacy was. ¡­ At the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute, Xu Jingming''s clone stood before the powerful high-dimensional weapon, Sin Flower. For years, he had been using the weapon to cultivate the deadly Red Lotus Fire, and now¡ªat longst¡ªthe Cleansing Lotus Fire had finally been condensed. The greatest use of the Cleansing Lotus Fire is to condense a Cleansing Lotus Clone and use it to explore the Heart Realm. Xu Jingming looked at the transparent me floating in front of him. With a single thought, the wisp of me condensed into a clone of Xu Jingming¡ªa clone pure and formed entirely from the Cleansing Lotus Fire. It''s finally time to explore the Heart Realm. Xu Jingming had been waiting for this moment ever since he had established his Heart Realm. Go on. With a connection to the Heart Realm, the Cleansing Lotus clone instantly headed toward it. Whoosh. It passed through the boundaries of reality and illusion before finally entering the Heart Realm. ******* Heart Realm. The Heart Realm was a rtively special area in high-dimensional space, spanning a vast and endless area. However, only those who had reached an extremely high level in the mental lineage could enter. Small World. Xu Jingming''s clone formed by the Cleansing Lotus Fire arrived in this small world. As he stood on the vastnd, he looked up at the sky. The light emitted by the Dark Primordial Star was faint, casting the entire world in darkness. This is the small world I established in the Heart Realm, and it''s also my¡­ only territory in the vast Heart Realm. As he stood there, he felt the entire territory centered around him and the boundless Heart Realm Force contained within under hismand. ording to the Heart Realm Exploration Guidelines, one''s strength is augmented by the entire territory''s strength within their own territory. Their strength can be guaranteed to be dozens or even a hundred times greater. This is why powerhouses from the Heart Realm Force lineage are difficult to deal with. They''re good at traveling the Heart Realm and have many clones that can hide everywhere. Their strength also increases a hundredfold in their Heart Realm territory. Ignoring the third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms, only another Heart Realm powerhouse could kill a Heart Realm powerhouse under normal circumstances. Only by traveling the Heart Realm could they have a chance of killing each other. And even then, it''s only a chance. There are also people who can enter the Mother Stream who have very strong life-preservation means. Ever since the Spacetime Ind Lord entered the Mother Stream, the human race''s foundation has stabilized. It''s time to begin exploring the Heart Realm. Xu Jingming chose a direction and quickly arrived at the border of his territory. Beyond the border, there was chaos and nothingness. Whoosh! Xu Jingming flew into the chaos. This clone of mine isposed only of a wisp of Cleansing Lotus Fire, and can''t venture far since it depends on my Heart Realm. Xu Jingming was cognizant of this. In the universe, he had the power to split into countless clones. However, in the Heart Realm¡­ he had yet to sessfully construct a high-dimensional body. Without it, his true body couldn''t enter the Heart Realm. ording to the Heart Realm Exploration Guidelines, those in this state could only rely on the Heart Realm territory to control the Heart Realm Force and carefully explore their surroundings. The further one ventured, the harder it was to control the Heart Realm Force. The exploration area was limited, always centered around the Heart Realm! But once Xu Jingming constructed a high-dimensional body, his true form could enter the Heart Realm and he could split into seven or eight clones at will. Each clone could exist independently, traveling as far and as wide as they desired without any distance restrictions. Usually, cosmic legends who have grasped the Heart Realm Force use the Heart Realm Force to explore their surroundings. But for me, I''m using the Heart Realm Force to condense the Cleansing Lotus Fire and get it to explore my surroundings. Xu Jingming''s Cleansing Lotus clone observed his surroundings. Even in the chaos, he could sense an area of more than 500 kilometers. The Heart Realm Force was too gentle and weak. It was easy for the enemy to ''capture'' it and track him down. Cleansing Lotus Fire was a pure and violent me! It could explode when encountering an enemy! It didn''t leave any aura traces for the enemy, making it difficult to track them. This was also the reason why Xu Jingming only started exploring after condensing the Cleansing Lotus Fire. ording to the Heart Realm Exploration Guidelines, countless powerhouses have established territories in the Heart Realm over generations. After they die, their territories get enveloped in chaos, Xu Jingming thought. I should target these territories. Xu Jingming didn''t dare to enterplete territories where its owners were still alive. Only after the owner died would the territory ruins enveloped in chaos be safe. Whoosh. Xu Jingming flew in the chaos of the Heart Realm and sensed his surroundings. After flying for about 15 minutes, Xu Jingming saw a towering mountain in the chaos, and this made his eyes light up. Land, mountains, rivers¡­ Any creation can only be formed by establishing the Heart Realm. This mountain must''ve been the territory of a Heart Realm powerhouse a long time ago. Xu Jingming carefully headed for the mountain and explored it. Almost all powerhouses of the Heart Realm lineage relied on exploring the ruins of their predecessors to gradually be stronger. Chapter 651 - 651 Granddreamer 651 Granddreamer Xu Jingming stepped onto the undting mountains of the Heart Realm, taking in his surroundings with a sense of awe. This mountain actually extends beyond my senses. Whoosh! He immediately flew up to the mountaintop. But upon closer inspection, he found nothing special about it. Whoosh. Xu Jingming soared down the mountain, his eyes scanning the ancient ruins below. This territory was massive, farrger than the one he had established himself. But as a mere cosmic legend, it was no surprise that his territory rankedst across the infinite Heart Realm. With a swift whoosh, he flew past the towering peaks and gazed upon the sprawling canyons. Even he couldn¡¯t help but be awestruck by the enormity of these ruins. ording to the Heart Realm Exploration Guidelines, more than 90% of the territory in the Heart Realm was left behind by powerful Eternal existences. The Heart Realm had very high requirements. Those who could establish a territory here were often capable of reaching the Eternal Realm. Half-step third realm is very rare in the Heart Realm, and third-realm territorial ruins are even harder toe by. Xu Jingming knew the basics of this situation. Huh? Xu Jingming stared straight ahead, his eyes locked on the massive azureke that stretched out before him. It was a sight thatmanded his attention, a body of water that seemed to go on for hundreds of kilometers in diameter. This is? He couldn¡¯t help but approach it. Theke rippled with mist as he walked closer, and when it touched his skin, the Cleansing Lotus Fire that burned within him sizzled to life. It burned away the mist, revealing a host of incredible phenomena. Xu Jingming saw mountains of money, vast stretches ofary territory, and precious legacies that were beyond measure. He whispered to himself, ¡°This is a Lake of Greed.¡± There is a saying that all lifeforms in spacetime have all kinds of emotions projected into the Heart Realm. Emotions like greed, madness, and sin all converge in the chaos and will only stabilize when they touch some form of territory or territory ruins, thought Xu Jingming. The only ¡®creation¡¯ in the Heart Realm was territory, and the Lake of Greed was constantly adrift, unable to stop until it touched a creation. I can¡¯t be sure if this theory is true, but there are indeed all kinds of emotions, desires, and sins that have converged into a corporeal form and are entrenched in the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming thought. Whoosh! Xu Jingming pushed forward, determined to uncover the secrets of this ancient ruin. As he explored, he stumbled upon not just the Lake of Greed but also a Pool of Lust and a Sea of Sin. However, even the Sea of Sin couldn¡¯tpare to the sin contained within the first petal of the Sin Flower. What about the core of the territory ruins? Xu Jingming searched. The territory owner naturally left his strongest mental imprint after establishing this ce. Where is his mental imprint? Xu Jingming searched for more than three days, but with the territory being so vast, it was no easy task. Xu Jingming revealed a look of delight when he sensed a boulder. This boulder¡­ It was the core, the very essence of the entire ce. Aplete mark, etched into the very fabric of thend. Boom! Boom! As Xu Jingming sensed and touched it, the world around him shifted. Suddenly, he was surrounded by a newndscape¡ªone of towering mountains and sparklingkes. The once chaotic and ruined territory was now filled with vibrant flowers and lush trees, bathed in the light of a mysterious dark star shining in the sky. Xu Jingming stood there, taking it all in. He knew this was no ordinary illusion. It¡¯s a natural formation at the heart of the ruins. ¡°Wow, what a good dream.¡± Suddenly, a figure lying on a boulder in the distance stretched and sat upnguidly, revealing a thin, ghostly appearance. His upper body was solid, but his lower body was shrouded in ck mist. In his hand, he held a ck sk adorned with strange alien beast carvings. Without warning, the figure opened his mouth and sucked in, causing rainbow lights to fly out of the sk and into his mouth. ¡°The One Who Comes After Me,¡± the figure said in a detached tone, his eyes fixed on Xu Jingming. ¡°There are countless ruins in the Heart Realm, and many masters of ruins leave behind tests, but I can¡¯t be bothered. I¡¯m already dead, so there¡¯s no need to care so much.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up when he heard that, and he thought to himself, That¡¯s the way! I don¡¯t want to do a test either! ¡°For me, I¡¯ve been half-awake my entire life,¡± the figure continued. ¡°After reaching the Eternal Realm, I unknowingly arrived in the Heart Realm. There are only two methods I¡¯m proudest of in my life.¡± ¡°Pay attention. Absorb as much knowledge as you can, but don¡¯t expect me to hand over an entire legacy. I¡¯m already dead; what¡¯s the point of preparing one for you?¡± With that, he extended his hand, and ck mist began to swirl around it, slowly taking shape and forming a massive bow. In his other hand, the mist condensed into an ancient arrow. The process was slow and methodical, and it was clear that the figure was deliberately allowing Xu Jingming to observe and absorb the high-dimensional information contained within. Xu Jingming watched intently. Devotion to the bow and arrow¡ªthat¡¯s his lineage? Xu Jingming epted the incongruent high-dimensional information. The figure deliberately made his movements very slow for observation. It took nearly a minute to condense the bow and arrow. Then, the arrow was nocked! Draw! Xu Jingming¡¯s heart raced as he watched the figure before him fully drawing the bow without even releasing the arrow. The indifferent gaze sent shivers down his spine. This is¡­ Xu Jingming thought to himself in surprise. In that moment, he sensed a massive amount of high-dimensional information, as if being targeted by this bow and arrow meant certain death. ¡°When I was a low-dimensional lifeform, I was obsessed with archery. But little did I know, as I became a high-dimensional lifeform, my love for it only grew stronger,¡± the figure said, his voice calm and collected. ¡°I entered the Heart Realm at the Eternal realm thanks to my archery. ¡°Not only can my arrow strike the enemy¡¯s body, but it can also strike their mind.¡± The figure spoke with pride in his voice. ¡°I may only have reached the Eternal realm, but with this archery technique, I¡¯ve remained undefeated by anyone below the half-step third realm! Ordinary Eternals die just from a single arrow. Hahaha¡­¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. High-dimensional Eternal lifeforms have extremely strong life-preservation means. Although Eternals of the Heart Realm Force lineage is powerful to begin with, it¡¯s too terrifying to say that he can one-shot, one-kill an Eternal. ording to the information he had gathered, half-step third-realm experts could easily kill Eternal powerhouses. Be it Gumo or the monster Monhado, they had killed plenty of Eternals. But this ancient existence in front of him, not even at the half-step third realm, imed to be able to kill ordinary Eternal experts with one shot! ¡°An arrow that strikes the body and the mind?¡± Xu Jingming muttered to himself. ¡°Go.¡± The figure finally released the fully-drawn bow. The arrow was a thing of beauty, akin to a shining Primordial Star, and in an instant it was gone, tearing through space and disappearing. There¡¯s no way to dodge; it¡¯s impossible. Xu Jingming received arge amount of high-dimensional information from this move and was shocked by its might. I have the high-dimensional Eternal weapon, Sin Flower, but even at its limits, it wouldn¡¯t beparable to this shot. The third realm of the Red Lotus Fire, he thought, must require the ultimate mastery of the Red Lotus Fire to surpass it. Those who had grasped the Red Lotus Fire were already half a step into the third realm and could naturally surpass it. As for the ck Lotus Fire, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t have the confidence topare it to this archery technique unless he mastered it himself in the future. ¡°Archery is my first and only means of killing the enemy,¡± the figure said with a smile. ¡°I don¡¯t have a detailed legacy for this method. Moreover, you probably won¡¯t be able to learn this shot from my legacy. Only byprehending the essence of archery can one have a chance of grasping a simr move.¡± The figure said, ¡°My second method is a Karma Severance move.¡± ¡°Behold.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes widened as the figure before him began to transform. The ck mist from his lower body spread throughout his body in a slow, mesmerizing process. Xu Jingming could clearly see the transformation taking ce and received a massive influx of high-dimensional information. The figure dissipated into mist before condensing back into its original form. ¡°All the powerhouses of the Heart Realm lineage are masters of cloning,¡± the figure exined. ¡°With a single thought, they can split into thousands of clones. It¡¯s nearly impossible to kill thempletely, but they have one weakness¡ªattacks that trace karma.¡± ¡°That¡¯s why Karma Severance is so important,¡± the figure continued. ¡°I¡¯ve even learned a technique for it through archery.¡± ¡°A bow and arrow must follow the path of karma and find its target. With one arrow, all of the enemy¡¯s clones will be eliminated.¡± ¡°Karma Severance is the opposite,¡± the figure said. His figure coexisted in a corporeal and mist form. Xu Jingming listened and thought to himself, There¡¯s no need for me to learn Karma Severance! The Red Lotus Fire is incredibly skilled at it. Even with my basic mastery of the Cleansing Lotus Fire, it¡¯s difficult for the enemy to follow karma, let alone the ck Lotus Fire and Red Lotus Fireter on. Karma Severance¡ªRed Lotus Fire¡ªwas much stronger. But what about offensive means? Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but feel a twinge of envy. He¡¯s devoted to archery, and I¡¯m devoted to spearmanship. Perhaps some of its insights can be applied to my spearmanship. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind expanded as he began to envision new possibilities for his high-dimensional spearmanship. The Heart Realm lineage consisted of countless schools, each with their own unique abilities. Some were experts in manipting the minds of their enemies, using control and extermination to devastating effect. Others were skilled in creating vast worlds, while others wielded psychic weapons of immense power concentrated within. This master archer was one such weapon wielder. His bow and arrow were infused with endless mental strength, allowing him to strike at both the body and mind of his enemies. Only then could it truly be considered a psychic weapon. ¡°I lived for half an Abyssal Era,¡± the figure said, looking at Xu Jingming. ¡°I am only skilled in these two methods. Also, my name is Granddreamer.¡± With that, his figure dissipated, and the entire illusion around them crumbled. The territory ruins and the boulder in front of him returned to their original positions. ¡°Granddreamer?¡± Xu Jingming whispered. ¡°He left his name behind. It seems he cannot ept death and wishes to be resurrected.¡± For a high-dimensional Eternal lifeform, half an Abyssal Era was considered a short life. Chapter 652 - 652 Long-lived One 652 Long-lived One Xu Jingming stared at the massive boulder at the heart of the ruined territory and felt a sense of satisfaction wash over him. This trip has been a huge sess. I even stumbled upon information on psychic weaponry. Exploring the countless ruins of the Heart Realm is amon practice among the high-dimensional lifeforms of my lineage. In fact, it is not umon for these beings to explore over a million such ruins in their lifetimes. He had studied the Heart Realm Exploration Guidelines and knew what to expect. But as a mere me wisp, his exploration range was limited, relying heavily on his territory to survive. True high-dimensional lifeforms, however, could roam the Heart Realm as they pleased. Once one reached the Eternal Realm, their lifespan was practically infinite. And so the number of ruins they could explore was astronomical. It was not umon for these beings to uncover millions or even tens of millions of ruins in their lifetime. After all, the history of high-dimensional space was long, and the number of Heart Realm lineage lifeforms that had perished was staggering. My first exploration was a sess. Call it beginner¡¯s luck if you will. As a neer to this, every territory ruin Ie across is a potential goldmine. But as I venture deeper into the Heart Realm, the chances of finding something truly valuable dwindles. Xu Jingming knew this very well. Having seen plenty, Heart Realm powerhouses would find it difficult to find something beneficial. Territory ruins are a dime a dozen, but legacies are like diamonds in the rough. Xu Jingming frowned slightly, recalling the steep price the dean and the others had paid for the Three Threads of the Heart Realm. Legacies were truly precious. The powerful ones were usually recorded personally by their creators, and there were only a few originals in existence. Take Monhado for example¡ªit left behind only ten originals before its death. I¡¯ve heard that some territory ruins have tests to obtain original legacies, but over the years, those original legacies have been snatched up by generations of powerhouses. Xu Jingming sighed. But third-realm ruins are the exception to the rule, Xu Jingming thought to himself. These existences had already gathered all their strength into one and controlled the past, present, and future. If they didn¡¯t want to die, they could live on indefinitely. They were the ultimate end of all powers, and their means were unimaginable. Ordinary Eternal lifeforms have to put in a lot of effort to leave behind a powerful legacy; that¡¯s why there are limited copies. But for the third-realm existences, they can turn a single word or projection into a legacy. The catch? Their standards and requirements are sky-high. Obtaining one of their legacies is no easy feat, thought Xu Jingming. The human race had yet toy im to a third-realm legacy. Meanwhile, the Void Celestials held a whopping five legacies. Can I really snag aplete third-realm legacy? The thought lingered in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. Such a legacy would give him a deeper understanding of the third realm. But he knew, even for high-dimensional lifeforms from the Heart Realm lineage, scavenging through ruins in search of a third-realm legacy was a daunting task. Time for the next spot! Xu Jingming grinned as he surveyed the crumbling ruins in front of him, then took off into the sky. He soared through the chaos. After a solid half hour of flying, he came to a stop. This is as far as I can go from my territory. He felt the Cleansing Lotus Fire ring up on his skin. It was getting dangerously unstable. My range is a sphere, centered on my territory. That¡¯s the area I can explore as a cosmic legend. He visualized the boundaries in his mind, mapping out the exact extent of his reach. With a quick mental calction, he plotted the most efficient path for his exploration. He wanted to cover as much ground as possible, using the least amount of effort. Xu Jingming zipped through the air like a streak of lightning, his eyes scanning the vast expanse. These territory ruins are massive, he thought to himself. Plenty of room to spread out my exploration path. ¡­ Time passed. Xu Jingming was deep in his studies, trying to figure out how to construct a high-dimensional body. His two clones were also hard at work, delving into the mysteries of the Three Threads of the Heart Realm and the Red Lotus Fire. Meanwhile, his Cleansing Lotus clone continued to search tirelessly, flying through the endless expanse. ¡°Jingming, tell me about the Heart Realm,¡± Li Miaomiao said, her curiosity piqued. ¡°How¡¯s the search going?¡± Xu Jingming smiled wryly. ¡°It¡¯s just endless searching,¡± he said. ¡°It¡¯s pretty boring, to be honest.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been searching for three years now,¡± Li Miaomiao said, her toneced with amazement. ¡°Even if I have to fly for a century, I¡¯ll still keep searching,¡± Xu Jingming said, determined. ¡°If I can be a high-dimensional lifeform, I¡¯ll be able to contact other Heart Realm powerhouses and buy the coordinates of some territory ruins.¡± Other powerhouses might have explored more than 10,000 territory ruins, so coordinates could be purchased from them. Once he knew the coordinates, he wouldn¡¯t have to wander blindly in the vast chaos of the Heart Realm. He could head straight to his targets. Heart Realm powerhouses traveled at lightning speed¡ªeven faster than powerhouses of the Mother Stream lineage! ¡°I¡¯m currently a cosmic legend,¡± Xu Jingming said with a chuckle. ¡°I can only explore the surroundings of my territory.¡± ¡°I believe there must be other ruins around your territory,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°I hope so,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°No matter what, I have to investigate my surroundings carefully without missing a single spot.¡± Suddenly, his expression changed slightly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Miaomiao eximed in surprise. Xu Jingming kissed his wife and said happily, ¡°You said that there must be other ruins around, and I just found a second one.¡± ¡°Second one?¡± Li Miaomiao said, her voice trembling with excitement. ¡°Yeah, this second one looks a little extraordinary,¡± Xu Jingming remarked, his excitement growing. ¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s territory may have seemed small, but he could only sense a distance of 500 kilometers. Thus, he had to methodically search for any signs of a second territory ruin. And finally, he found it. This ruin? As Xu Jingming looked at the mountain in front of him, he could feel the intense heat from the mes consuming it. His consciousness began to race with excitement and a hint of madness. This ruin is extraordinary. As Xu Jingming explored further, he came across a second mountain with over a million swords stabbed into it. Fire mountain, sword mountain, ice mountain, exotic beasts onnd, exotic beasts in the air, guardian beasts, and a destroyed Primordial Star. Xu Jingming was shocked by what he was seeing. I wonder how long it has been since the territory¡¯s owner died. There are actually exotic beasts in the territory? He looked up and saw a flying beast spreading its wings, its wingspan blotting out half the sky as it quickly flew out of Xu Jingming¡¯s sensing range. This Primordial Star phenomenon. Xu Jingming looked at the Primordial Star in the sky. The Primordial Star still emitted light, but it was severely damaged. Directly below the Primordial Star were eight massive mountain-like guardian beasts that surrounded the center and guarded it. These eight mountain-like guardian beasts don¡¯t seem capable of moving at all, Xu Jingming thought to himself. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be that easy to approach the core of this territory ruin. Xu Jingming flew past the guardian beasts. And finally, he saw it! What was protected by the eight guardian beasts was a circr tripod cauldron. Xu Jingming felt the cauldron and triggered the mental imprint within it. Buzz! The world around him transformed. The dpidated ruins turned into a stunningndscape. How beautiful. Xu Jingming saw 15 strange mountains¡ªeither zing with mes or resembling huge sword shadows, and mountains made of blood¡­ There were also colorfulkes that concealed all kinds of emotions and desires, and all kinds of birds and beasts. A dazzling Primordial Star shone in the sky. At the base of the cauldron sat an old figure formed from white rocks. He was born a rock lifeform, and even after bing a high-dimensional being, he remained dressed the same. ¡°The One Who Comes After Me,¡± the rock elder said, looking at Xu Jingming. ¡°I have lived for 150 Abyssal Eras. I bet you haven¡¯t seen anyone live longer than me, have you?¡± 150 Abyssal Eras? Xu Jingming was shocked. High-dimensional Eternal lifeforms had theoretically infinite lifespans, but they faced all kinds of dangers in their long lives. To live for one Abyssal Era was average, and to live for ten Abyssal Eras before dying was considered a long lifespan for high-dimensional lifeforms. How could he live for so long? 150 Abyssal Eras? Xu Jingming wondered. ¡°At the very least, I haven¡¯t encountered anyone in the Eternal Realm who has lived longer than me,¡± the rock elder said, pleased with himself. ¡°This is also what I¡¯m most proud of.¡± Xu Jingming listened. ¡°People want to try something new after living a long life,¡± the rock elder said. ¡°I¡¯ve explored more than 100 million territorial ruins in my life! It can be said that¡­ I¡¯ve studied all the different schools of the Heart Realm powerhouses!¡± ¡°There are 152 mainstream schools in the Heart Realm lineage! I¡¯ve studied them all, and 36 of them have reached the Eternal realm,¡± the rock elder continued. ¡°I have even reached the half-step third realm for three of the schools.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lit up. No wonder this territory ruin is so extraordinary¡ªa half-step third-realm ruin? And he had reached half-step third realm for three schools? ¡°In my life, I explored 12 third-realm ruins! I was even lucky to receive pointers from two third-realm existences.¡± The rock elder sighed. ¡°I once felt that I was inches away from the third realm¡­ But no matter how I pursued it, I was ultimately still a hair¡¯s breadth away.¡± ¡°Later on, I realized that this slight difference was an illusion. I was still far, far inferior,¡± the rock elder added, his voice heavy with sadness. But then, he chuckled. ¡°The One Who Comes After Me, I left behind all my legacies from 152 schools in my territory! There are three legacies for each school! How much you can obtain depends on your ability.¡± Xu Jingming thought to himself, wondering how long it had been since Valley Goldstone had passed away. These legacies might be gone. ¡°Of course, as time passes, the legacy will be taken away by generations of juniors. But in order to prevent juniors like you from returning empty-handed, I¡¯ll briefly exin all 152 schools. I¡¯ll focus on exining the three schools I¡¯m best at. How much you can learn depends on your ability. Oh right, before I exin¡­ you have to remember that my name is Valley Goldstone! If what I exin is helpful to you, remember to revive me when you reach the third realm in the future. I haven¡¯t lived enough even with 150 Abyssal Eras.¡± The rock elder chuckled strangely. ¡°Alright, listen carefully. I¡¯ll begin.¡± Xu Jingming immediately listened attentively. As a nk te, he yearned to learn everything. Valley Goldstone¡¯s territory ruins were clearly a huge boon that exceeded that of Granddreamer. Chapter 653 - 653 Master of the Abyss and Feather Fire Lord 653 Master of the Abyss and Feather Fire Lord ¡°The Heart Realm lineage is divided into 152 schools. First of all, you have to understand what the Heart Realm lineage seeks,¡± Valley Goldstone said, his gaze seeming to travel through spacetime as he looked at Xu Jingming and smiled. Xu Jingming fell into deep thought. Pursuits? The third realm? ¡°What we¡¯re after is the ability to make wishful thinkinge true,¡± Valley Goldstone continued. ¡°To turn what¡¯s in your mind into reality. ¡°You wanna create a real universe? Bam. You wanna raise a high-dimensional life form to the ¡®half-step Third Realm?¡¯ Done. You want dead high-dimensional life forms resurrected? No problem.¡± ¡°The past, the present, the future. Different timelines, different possibilities. In your mind, it¡¯s all crystal clear. Whichever possibility you lock onto, you can make it happen.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly. ¡°Of course, there are limits to this ¡®fulfilling any wish¡¯ business,¡± Valley Goldstone warned. ¡°I mean, you can¡¯t just wish for another Third Realm to die; that¡¯s impossible. The other party has locked onto their future. But the seniors in the Heart Realm lineage, we¡¯re pursuing the limits of theory¡ªthe perfect fulfillment of any wish.¡± ¡°If you want a Third Realm to die, even the Third Realm can¡¯t stop you. ¡°If you want a low-dimensional lifeform to reach the Third Realm in one step, you can make it happen. ¡°That¡¯s the ultimate goal of the Heart Realm lineage¡ªperfect wishful thinking,¡± said Valley Goldstone with a grave look. Xu Jingming was shocked by this revtion. The ultimate goal of the Heart Realm lineage¡ªfulfilling any wish? ¡°But it¡¯s not just us, the Heart Realm lineage,¡± Valley Goldstone added. ¡°The Mother Stream lineage, the Primordial Star lineage, the Abyss lineage, and all those high-dimensional lifeforms who¡¯ve reached the Third Realm¡­ They¡¯re all pursuing the same ultimate theoretical goals.¡± He paused. ¡°And that¡¯s also the cause of their deaths.¡± ¡°Cause of death?¡± Xu Jingming understood. ¡°They won¡¯t die if they don¡¯t wish to,¡± Valley Goldstone exined, a hint of a smile on his face. ¡°But if they want to pursue the ultimate goal, they have to die before they can be reborn. I only learned these secrets when I was lucky enough to receive pointers from Third Realms.¡± ¡°Third-realm existences have infinite lifespans and incredible abilities! Nobody can kill them¡­ What do you think a third-realm existence will do as a result?¡± Valley Goldstone looked at Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming listened. ¡°Third-realm existences have different personalities.¡± ¡°Some seek only entertainment, but their idea of fun could be a disaster for countless lives.¡± ¡°Others take pity on the weak and rule over vast territories, their word asw and their standard operating procedure being the elimination of hatred for example. It¡¯s a rare thing to find a third-realm existence willing to protect the weak, and their territories are always fascinating.¡± Their word asw; the stripping away of emotions? Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. ¡°And then there are those who thrive on destruction,¡± Valley Goldstone continued, his tone grave. ¡°They¡¯re the ones you never want to cross paths with. They¡¯re immortal, and their love of destruction is truly terrifying.¡± He shook his head. ¡°Thankfully, third-realm existences are few and far between, and high-dimensional space is vast. It¡¯s unlikely that a weak life form would ever encounter one in their lifetime.¡± Xu Jingming let out a sigh of relief. That¡¯s right. It¡¯s a relief to know that encountering them is rare. Otherwise, the destructive third-realm existences would bring nothing but despair to the weak. ¡°However, there are also those who enjoy teaching their juniors,¡± Valley Goldstone said. ¡°They believe that there aren¡¯t enough third-realm existences, so they take on countless apprentices and pass on their evolutionary methods.¡± ¡°I¡¯d lived for 150 Abyssal Eras, and my travels in the Heart Realm allowed me to make many friends. I longed to find third-realm existences who enjoyed teaching, and I was fortunate enough to find two.¡± Xu Jingming was a little impressed. Having lived a long life and having easymunications in the Heart Realm, that was how he finally found two third-realm powerhouses who were willing to provide him pointers. ¡°One is the Feather Fire Lord of our Heart Realm lineage. He took in 28 disciples, but he has countless unofficial disciples. I was an unofficial disciple, number 13,993,830,213,¡± Valley Goldstone said. ¡°As long as you can reach the Feather Fire Lord¡¯s Heart Realm territory, you can attend his lectures and be considered an unofficial disciple. I was fortunate enough to receive his personal guidance because I had reached the half-step third realm.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve always wanted to call him teacher, but unofficial disciples like us aren¡¯t qualified,¡± Valley Goldstone sighed. ¡°Feather Fire Lord was still alive when I died. Perhaps he¡¯s still alive in your era.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. A third-realm powerhouse who is still alive? ¡°The other third-realm existence is the Master of the Abyss,¡± Valley Goldstone said. Master of the Abyss? Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. The Primordial Star lineage and the Abyss lineage were two of the biggest lineages in high-dimensional space. ¡°There are many third-realm existences in the Abyss lineage,¡± Valley Goldstone said, ¡°but only he is known as ¡®Master of the Abyss¡¯ because he¡¯s stronger than all the others. He¡¯s the strongest in the Abyss.¡± ¡°He¡¯s the strongest third-realm existence in the Abyss,¡± Valley Goldstone said. ¡°Before he proceeded to the ultimate end, he epted anyone and publicly exined the evolutionary path.¡± ¡°I made the trip and finally arrived after a long journey. I was privileged to attend one of his lectures.¡± ¡°The Master of the Abyss took the initiative to die ahead of countless of us juniors. He said that one has to undergo ¡®resurrection¡¯ during one¡¯s pursuit of the ultimate,¡± Valley Goldstone sighed. ¡°That day, the light that erupted just before the Master of the Abyss died wasparable to the Primordial Star. And then he was gone.¡± Xu Jingming listened nkly. Was the strongest third-realm powerhouse of the Abyss dead? ¡°Thanks to the guidance of the Third Realms, all the schools I studied underwent a transformation,¡± Valley Goldstone said with a hint of pride in his voice. ¡°Let¡¯s start with the rtively superficial schools I studied first.¡± ¡°First, the Heart Realm weapon¡¯s Karma ying.¡± As Valley Goldstone began to exin each category in detail, Xu Jingming¡¯s horizons were broadened. Heart Realm weapons alone upied a total of 108 schools, with subcategories like Karma ying, Future ying, Corrosion, Royal Blood, and the Book Sword. Each one required a significant amount of effort and dedication to master. Valley Goldstone touched on each category briefly, but he was smart enough to know when he wasn¡¯t talented enough in a particr aspect and didn¡¯t waste too much effort on it. The major category, Creator, only required the creation of high-dimensional beings. The dean¡¯s refinement of Secretary General cksky was one example. As for the mainstream Creators in the Heart Realm, they relied on the Heart Realm Force to create Heart Realm lifeforms. Thisrge category was divided into 73 schools, including clones, envoys, guardian beasts, symbiotic beasts, and more. Heart Realm powerhouses pushed their creativity to its limits, with no need to arrange for clones at all. Creating a Heart Realm creature could resolve many problems. ¡­ ¡°Thest three schools are my bread and butter¡ªthe ones I¡¯ve mastered and reached the half-step third realm in. ¡°First, there¡¯s the Heart Harpy school. Harpies are fierce flying beasts in high-dimensional space, and this is the school I¡¯ve been cultivating for the longest time. I pushed it to the half-step third realm on my own, but after receiving guidance from Feather Fire Lord and Master of the Abyss, I broke through twice in a row. I thought I was just two more breakthroughs from reaching the third realm, but the closer I got, the more I realized the gap.¡± Valley Goldstone¡¯s eyes shone with confidence. ¡°But the Heart Harpy school is the strongest of the three. Not many at the half-step third realm can withstand it; they can only run.¡± ¡°Second is the Heart Cauldron school. The mind bes a perfect, indestructible cauldron. With this school, I may not win in a mental battle, but I won¡¯t lose either.¡± Valley Goldstone¡¯s confidence was palpable. ¡°Andst but not least, the Heart Sword Technique of Heart Realm weaponry. I figured it out thetest, but it has the most potential and is the most difficult to master. I studied many schools and received guidance from Third Realm experts until I had an epiphany and fused all my insights into the psychic weapon, allowing me to figure out the Heart Sword Technique. I was already half a step into the third realm when I discovered it, but I never improved beyond that.¡± Valley Goldstone sighed. ¡°Of the three schools, the Heart Cauldron school is the strongest defensively. In terms ofbat strength, the Heart Harpy Style is unbeatable. And in terms of potential and difficulty, the Heart Sword Technique takes the cake.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve hidden the legacies of each of the 152 schools in my territory. ¡°These are the detailed locations, and each spot has a test. ¡°You can obtain a legacy after passing the test, but remember, the legacies are limited. Only the capable and fated will obtain them,¡± Valley Goldstone said, his eyes fixed on Xu Jingming. ¡°All I ask for is one thing¡ªgive me a chance to be resurrected when you reach the third realm.¡± And with that, Valley Goldstone closed his eyes, and the illusion began to copse. Three major schools? Xu Jingming immediately searched for them ording to the map left behind by Valley Goldstone. The ruins of this senior¡¯s territory were huge. Without a map, it was really difficult to find them. Empty? Xu Jingming looked at the alien beast sculpture in front of him. The alien beast¡¯s mouth was wide open, and it was no longer guarded. It was empty inside. Empty? Xu Jingming arrived deep in a canyon and looked at the trunk of an ancient tree. He failed to find the legacy once again. One spot after another. Xu Jingming went from anticipation to numbness. 152 legacies, all gone. Xu Jingming stood in the ruins in a daze, realizing that while Valley Goldstone¡¯s exnation had broadened his horizons, the three half-step third-realm legacies he yearned for were gone. That¡¯s right. When others make a discovery, it won¡¯t be long before they inform their friends or even sell the information. News spreads like wildfire! It won¡¯t be long before all the legacies in the territory ruins are taken away. While powerful Heart Realm practitioners could explore many ruins and receive guidance from many seniors, aplete legacy was still difficult to obtain! Chapter 654 - 654 Short 500 Years 654 Short 500 Years Xu Jingming wandered through the massive ruins, taking in the vibrantkes, mountains, and creatures that surrounded him. Although the legacies are gone, I have gained something even more valuable than an Eternal legacy! Before arriving at this territory ruin, Xu Jingming had been ignorant of the 152 schools of the Heart Realm. But now, he understood their strengths, weaknesses, and core cultivation methods. He had newfound confidence and a clearer understanding of his path. Thekes of emotion and desire are crucial for cultivation in the Heart Realm lineage, and even sin has its ce. Xu Jingming gazed at the colorfulkes, knowing he could use them in the future. Whoosh! Xu Jingming took off and set off to explore the next territory ruin, soaring higher into the vast chaos. Time to head to a higher spatialyer. He entered a higher spatialyer and discovered that the area he could explore was a spherical space centered around his territory. As he flew, he realized that the spatialyer in the spherical space was within his detection range. In the universe, space is three-dimensional in length, width, and height. But in high-dimensional space, there¡¯s also the spatialyer and the timeline. Ordinary high-dimensional lifeforms can¡¯t cross the timeline, he thought. Low-dimensional lifeforms lived in a single spatialyer, like a tbread. However, many spatialyers were like a thousand or even billionyer tbread! The spatialyers had no limit, just like the length of high-dimensional space. ording to human science, the Firstborn realm and the Eternal realm are four-dimensional lifeforms, upying not only the normal length, width, and height but also the spatialyer. But the third-realm existences, they are on a whole different level. They are five-dimensional lifeforms, not only upying the normal dimensions and the spatialyer but also the timeline. They have the ability to unify all their timelines and lock them into one, making them undying. Being locked onto the timeline meant that their future was secured and everything was sealed. They couldn¡¯t be killed. Even if the difference in strength between third-realm powerhouses was multiples of one another or even if an enemy were to kill all their clones in a single timeline, the countless timelines of the other party were the same lifeform. Their countless clones in the other timelines would instantly revive the clone in this timeline. After all, they were all at the third realm. It was impossible for them to wipe out countless clones in countless timelines. Therefore, every third-realm powerhouse who didn¡¯t wish to die wouldn¡¯t die. It¡¯s no wonder there¡¯s such a huge gap between the half-step third realm and the true third realm. After all, one is a four-dimensional lifeform and the other is a five-dimensional lifeform. As Xu Jingming flew and explored, he couldn¡¯t help but think about how powerful these third-realm existences truly were. Although the territory established in the Heart Realm was small, he could still sense some simr spatialyers from afar. These spatialyers were also areas that Xu Jingming needed to explore. The territory ruins of an Eternal are veryrge, so I can space out my exploration. His trajectory was like a huge sieve with huge holes, but as long as he didn¡¯t miss out on potential territory ruins, it didn¡¯t matter. ¡­ ¡°Time flies by so fast.¡± Xu Jingming sipped on a cup of coffee, brewed by his wife. ¡°It¡¯s true; time is moving rapidly,¡± Li Miaomiao said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s been 500 years since you became a cosmic legend.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant,¡± Xu Jingming said, his emotions mixed. ¡°What I mean is, I feel like these 500 years have gone by in the blink of an eye, like five hours.¡± ¡°Five hours?¡± Li Miaomiao was taken aback. ¡°Think about all that¡¯s happened in the past 500 years. The Xu family has grown to the twelfth generation. How can it feel like only five hours?¡± Starting with Xu Jingming, the third generation of the Xu family was Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun. They were consideredte in getting married and having children, as those who did so before the age of 20 were considered fast. Although many people got married and had children veryte after bing cosmic lifeforms, the Xu family had grown to more than 10,000 members. This was already considered ¡®slow reproduction.¡¯ ¡°It¡¯s indeed like five hours.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Watching the younger generation multiply generation after generation¡ªeach having a handful of children and their children having children¡­ In the blink of an eye, there are more than 10,000. It¡¯s like watching a colony of ants multiply. Before we know it, we¡¯ve gone from a few ants to an ant kingdom.¡± ¡°Those are our descendants,¡± Li Miaomiao couldn¡¯t help but say. ¡°And all of this happened in 500 years,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Imagine what will happen in another 500 years. How many people will the Xu family have? 100 million? We¡¯ll multiply like ants.¡± ¡°100 million?¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s heart skipped a beat at the thought. ¡°That¡¯s how it is for cosmic races,¡± Xu Jingming continued. ¡°Somerge families¡¯ territories can upy dozens of gxies, and the family poption is in the trillions.¡± ¡°The reason I feel like time is moving so fast isn¡¯t because of my descendants or the expansion of Earth¡¯s territory,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°It¡¯s because my construction of a high-dimensional body has been in the umtion stage for 500 years.¡± The dean and others had given him all kinds of methods for building a high-dimensional body, but the process was highly involved. Even with Xu Jingming¡¯s quick mind, it had taken him 500 years to make less than 50% progress. It would likely take a couple more centuries toplete. He analyzed everything, and this was only the first detailed pass! It was the foundation of the umtion period. ¡°Bing a high-dimensional lifeform is no easy feat,¡± Li Miaomiaoforted. ¡°It¡¯s like focusing on an analysis question,¡± Xu Jingming said with a sigh. ¡°When you¡¯re less than halfway through, you look up and see that 500 years have passed. The stronger one¡¯s life is, the shorter time appears. When a powerful high-dimensional lifeform was focused on a problem, the time spent could be enough for a low-dimensional lifeform to go through the entire process of being born to dying of old age. ¡°Jingming,¡± Li Miaomiao grasped her husband¡¯s hand tightly. ¡°Will my life seem insignificant in the grand scheme of your long existence?¡± ¡°That will never be the case,¡± Xu Jingming replied, his eyes fixed on his wife. ¡°Your lifespan will be just as long as mine.¡± As the Xu family continued to grow, with their children and grandchildren numbering in the billions or even trillions, Xu Jingming knew he would never know the names of all his descendants. The best he could do was create fairpetition rules for them all. He couldn¡¯t be biased towards anyone. But when it came to his wife, Li Miaomiao, his daughter¡ªXu Lixing¡ªand other important rtives, his attitude was entirely different. He would do everything in his power to ensure they lived the best and longest lives possible. Spawn, Xu Jingming thought to himself. There were many ways to extend the lifespans of low-dimensional beings to match that of high-dimensional ones. And any legacy was infinitely valuable. Thankfully, he had already obtained Monhado. The more he learned, the more Xu Jingming realized the true worth of Monhado and Red Lotus Fire, especially since Monhado was the original copy of a legacy. Just as the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and others had believed, they had paid a great price to prepare treasures for Xu Jingming, but they had ultimately profited greatly once he offered the original copy of Monhado. ¡­ Heart Realm. Xu Jingming prowled the vast expanse of his territory, delving deep into the manyyers of the spherical space surrounding it. I¡¯ve roughly covered all these spatialyers. Even if there are any gaps in my exploration, the Eternal realm ruins are vast and impossible to miss. In other words, I¡¯m done searching all Eternal realm or higher ruins. I¡¯ll probably only be able to find some smaller territory ruins through a carpet search, Xu Jingming thought to himself. After so many years of exploration, I¡¯ve uncovered a total of eight territory ruins. One was a half-step third-realm territorial ruin¡ªValley Goldstone¡¯s. The other seven are all Eternal realm ruins. Sadly¡­ the eight territory ruins have all been explored by other powerhouses. There are no treasures or legacies left. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help feeling a sense of helplessness. It was normal for ancient territory ruins to have been explored by others. Of the eight territorial ruins, Senior Valley Goldstone¡¯s was the most beneficial, he thought. The other sevenbined can¡¯t evenpare. That old man was like an encyclopedia of knowledge. It wasn¡¯t just the Firstborn realm and the Eternal realm; he provided plenty of exnations of the higher third realm existences. An old man who had lived for 150 Abyssal Eras had explored 12 third-realm territory ruins and had received pointers from two living third-realm powerhouses! Valley Goldstone was indeed knowledgeable. This is also the uniqueness of the Heart Realm lineage. The Heart Realm lineage only needs to find a way to obtain one or two legacies to focus on! Then, they can explore a multitude of territory ruins to broaden their horizons and experience, Xu Jingming thought. The various systems had their own advantages. Xu Jingming would quickly surpass the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord in terms of high-dimensional information umtion. As long as high-dimensional lifeforms from the Heart Realm lineage lived long and explored more ruins, they would be knowledgeable. Other lineages were iparable. Whoosh. Xu Jingming¡¯s Cleansing Lotus clone was on a mission,bing through the area with precision and following the established rules. Speaking of which, Origin lifeforms would feel tired and fed up after constantly exploring for so many years. But for Xu Jingming, reaching the Heart of Cleansing Lotus was just another usual day. He had been exploring for hundreds of years, and it felt like a five-minute stroll to him. He didn¡¯t feel tired at all and thought nothing of it. The cultivation of Red Lotus Fire and the construction of a high-dimensional body were all eluding him. To him, exploring the Heart Realm was a form of rxation. Huh? Xu Jingming looked at thend in front of him and wasn¡¯t surprised to find yet another territory ruin. A new territory ruin? But instead of rushing in to find the core, he slowly circled the edge of the ruins, examining every detail. What a small one! Xu Jingming frowned slightly. It¡¯s not even one-ten-thousandth of Granddreamer¡¯s territory ruins or one-millionth of Valley Goldstone¡¯s territory ruins. It should be a Firstborn realm ruin. In the Heart Realm, more than 90% of the territory ruins were left behind by Eternal realm powerhouses, making Firstborn realm territory ruins very rare. He died despite already entering the Heart Realm? This made him even more vignt, knowing that he too must be careful when he became a high-dimensional lifeform in the future. He couldn¡¯t perish at the Firstborn realm like the owner of this ruin. That would be sad. Chapter 655 - 655 High-Dimensional Lifeform Child 655 High-Dimensional Lifeform Child Xu Jingming ventured deep into the small territory ruins, following the structure until he reached the core. And there, floating in front of him, was a drop of liquid that glimmered with an otherworldly light. Buzz. As soon as heid eyes on it, everything around him transformed. The ruins became a picturesquendscape, and beside the drop of liquid stood a child with a single horn on his head, dressed in a light-red cloak and with a worried expression on his face. ¡°I might die too,¡± the child whispered, his desperate eyes scanning the distance. ¡°Father, Mother! No¡­¡± he cried out in despair. Turning to Xu Jingming, the child introduced himself. ¡°My name is Liu Yufeng. My father¡¯s name is Liu Mangxing, and my mother is Red me Goddess.¡± He was slightly stunned after saying the name. ¡°You¡¯re not in a hurry to kill me?¡± He paused, his eyes filled with ridicule and hatred. ¡°I believe you¡¯ve guessed it. My parents and I were just hunted down by a powerful enemy. My father, Liu Mangxing, slowly progressed from a low-dimensional lifeform to the half-step third realm. As a half-step Third Realm from the Heart Realm lineage, his reputation spread far and wide. My mother, Red me Goddess, was born a high-dimensional lifeform, and she also reached the peak of the Eternal realm.¡± ¡°The two of them had me,¡± the child continued. ¡°I was born a high-dimensional lifeform, and I could enter the Heart Realm the moment I was born.¡± ¡°I¡¯m still very young. ording to Father, I¡¯m still in my early childhood. I¡¯m far from adulthood,¡± the child said. ¡°My parents doted on me and were focused on ensuring my growth¡­¡± ¡°In high-dimensional space, our family of three explored dangerous ces and saw countless vistas together,¡± the child said. ¡°Terrifying ces that are life-threatening to other high-dimensional lifeforms aren¡¯t dangerous to me at all. With Father around, we have never encountered any danger.¡± Xu Jingming listened, taking in the child¡¯s story. A half-step third-realm Heart Realm cultivator could return to their territory with a thought. Their life-preservation abilities were terrifying. ¡°However, one of Father¡¯s old enemies broke through,¡± the child said. ¡°He broke through to the third realm.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. Third-realm enemy? ¡°Even though Father has mastered six half-step third-realm techniques and was unmatched for years, there¡¯s no way to resist the third-realm enemy,¡± the cloaked child said, his voice trembling with emotion. ¡°I just sensed the death of Father and Mother.¡± ¡°Father sent me away immediately and isted me from all karma,¡± the cloaked child continued, his voice low and filled with sadness. ¡°Father and Mother want me to live.¡± ¡°But¡­ will that Third Realm let me off?¡± the cloaked child asked, his voice filled with uncertainty. ¡°Moreover, a world without parents is really boring.¡± The cloaked child looked at Xu Jingming, his eyes filled with a sense of longing. ¡°I¡¯m still young after all. My parents didn¡¯t give me many treasures; they only gave me some interesting toys. The only precious thing is a legacy used to establish a foundation,¡± the cloaked child said. ¡°This legacy used to build a foundation is called the Eight Directions Map. It originates from the third-realm existence, Feather Fire Lord.¡± Feather Fire Lord? Xu Jingming immediately recalled Valley Goldstone. Valley Goldstone had lived for 150 Abyssal Eras and had received pointers from two Third Realms. One of them was Feather Fire Lord! Feather Fire Lord was known to be always willing to teach juniors. He hoped that the weak could grow stronger. ¡°I heard from Father that Feather Fire Lord is very benevolent,¡± the cloaked child continued. ¡°Feather Fire Lord pondered over the reason why countless high-dimensional lifeforms can¡¯t reach the third realm. Finally, he believed that weak high-dimensional lifeforms have too many ws in their foundation. Therefore, he spent a lot of effort to create 3,000 legacies.¡± ¡°These 3,000 legacies were all foundational legacies. In order to give high-dimensional lifeforms a more solid foundation, cultivating his legacy¡­ boosts the chances of reaching the third realm ording to Feather Fire Lord.¡± ¡°There were ten original copies for each of the 3,000 legacies! When Feather Fire Lord publicized them, it also attracted thepetition of high-dimensional lifeforms.¡± ¡°My father was unrivaled below the third realm and also obtained a copy. My father was already half a step into the third realm, and this legacy was quite helpful to him¡­ My fatherter handed this legacy to me.¡± ¡°And now, I¡¯m handing this legacy to you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m only at the Firstborn realm, so I won¡¯t leave any tests. The Eight Directions Map legacy and some of my toys are hidden in the tree hole of this ancient tree.¡± The cloaked child pointed at an ancient tree not far away. Buzz. The cloaked child¡¯s eyes suddenly zed with madness and fury, and his body became ethereal. ¡°I¡¯m dead,¡± he said, his voice barely a whisper. ¡°This is the remnant spirit of the territory. The Third Realm ultimately killed me. I don¡¯t have any attachment to this world anymore. The only thing I miss is my father and mother.¡± Tears welled up in the cloaked child¡¯s eyes as he gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°I know the chances of reaching the Third Realm are slim, but if you can reach it and n on reviving me, please revive my parents too.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re afraid of that third-realm enemy and aren¡¯t willing to revive my parents, then don¡¯t revive me. Just let me apany them in thend of death.¡± ¡°Father, Mother¡­ I miss you so much!¡± With that, the illusory figure dissipated, and so did the entire illusion. All that was left were the dpidated ruins of the small territory. Xu Jingming sighed softly. A natural high-dimensional lifeform, still in his early childhood and so attached to his parents, had met such a sad end. His father must¡¯ve been incredibly powerful, probably above Gumo and Monhado. He had grasped six half-step Third Realm techniques, and whenbined, his strength was probably capable of suppressing Valley Goldstone. He even brought his wife and child to stroll through dangerous ces. At this point, there was no longer any danger. Who would¡¯ve thought that he would have an enemy reach the third realm!? He¡¯s too strong. The enemy who managed to survive probably isn¡¯t weak, Xu Jingming thought. Therefore, even if I¡¯m invincible, I have to be careful and not make too many enemies. Xu Jingming walked to the ancient tree. I wonder if the legacy and the treasures left behind by this child, Liu Yufeng, are still there. Xu Jingming had long gotten used to disappointment after the first eight territory ruins. It was normal not to find treasures in these ruins. The probability of finding them was low. But listening to the ruin owner¡¯s recount of the past was a boon. Liu Yufeng, young and inexperienced, had not exined the secrets of the evolutionary path. Eternal existences usually exined some of the moves they were good at, hoping to form karma with those who cameter and increase their chances of revival. Ancient tree. Xu Jingming saw the ancient tree. In the illusion, the ancient tree towered into the sky and was very lush. But in the ruins, the tree was a sorry sight. No leaves, only shriveled branches pointing in every direction and dry bark on the trunk. Huh? But then, Xu Jingming sensed something¡ªa tree hole. It was protected by the Heart Realm Force. What? No lifeform has been here? The treasure is still here? Xu Jingming was pleasantly surprised. The first eight territory ruins were empty! Xu Jingming was used to it. Xu Jingming was pleasantly surprised to encounter something that wasn¡¯t empty. Is it because this high-dimensional lifeform child died rtively recently? That¡¯s why I was the first to discover it. Or rather¡­ his territory ruins are too small and easily overlooked? Xu Jingming guessed. He carpet-searched the area around his territory thoroughly. Originally, he had ¡®roughly¡¯ screened all of them, but he failed to find this territory ruin. It was only found afterbing through everything. Without precise coordinates, it was difficult for other high-dimensional lifeforms in the Heart Realm to discover a small territory ruin. Kid, it looks like we¡¯re fated. Xu Jingming smiled and stepped forward to touch it gently. Bang! As soon as he touched it, the seal dissipated. Liu Yufeng didn¡¯t have any ns on setting up tests; after all, he was too weak and knew too little. Those who could enter the Heart Realm could usually reach the Eternal Realm. If an Eternal powerhouse couldpletely break through his obstructions, what was the point of setting up a test? This is? Xu Jingming saw it. Inside, he found two items¡ªa thin book with strange words on the surface, which he sensed contained information about the Eight Directions Map, and a folded piece of beast hide. This is that kid¡¯s so-called interesting toy? Xu Jingming looked at the beast hide in confusion. Although the cloaked child was a high-dimensional lifeform, he was still in his infancy after all. His mind was still very weak. Xu Jingming estimated that¡­ in terms of mental age, the cloaked kid was probably inferior to an ordinary 100-year-old human. To Xu Jingming, who had experienced all kinds of mental hardships, he was indeed a kid. Toy? Xu Jingming reached out and picked up the beast hide. But as he unfolded it, he discovered a scrawling of a strange beast pattern, hiding a high-dimensional space. This is? Xu Jingming sensed it. There¡¯s a high-dimensional space stored in this piece of beast hide, with 20 miniature universes that form a game formation? There are also all kinds of entertainment? A huge swimming alien beast, a towering strange tower, an ancient maze, arge number of puppets, a huge egg¡­ The 20 small universes formed a formation like 20 marbles. One crashed into the other, sending the other to collide into another. Finally, the 20 small universes entered an unending cycle of collisions. All kinds of strange objects floated in high-dimensional space inside the beast hide. This storage space was indeed a ce for entertainment. This is the amusement park arranged for a child by an invincible half-step third realm? Xu Jingming immediately understood how poor he was. He was too poor! It was no wonder the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord took the initiative to give things to him because they knew that he was poor! Sanam, one of the 3,000 Emissaries, was ultimately only one of the 3,000 Emissaries under Monhado. The dean and the others didn¡¯t think much of his wealth, much less a powerhouse from the Heart Realm lineage who had grasped six half-step third-realm techniques. Kid, you don¡¯t think these toys are precious? What¡¯s precious is this legacy? You¡¯re wrong. They¡¯re all very precious to me! Xu Jingming calmed his excitement and put away the beast hide. This was his greatest gain to date. Then, he reached out and picked up the book, Eight Directions Map. Chapter 656 - 656 Introduction to the Eight Directions Map 656 Introduction to the Eight Directions Map Xu Jingming clutched the jade-green book tightly in his hands. The Eight Directions Map¡ªone of Feather Fire Lord¡¯s 3,000 legacies. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of solemnity as he stared at it. Third Realms weren¡¯t all the same. Master of Abyssal Void had chosen to break through to the ultimate realm and die, which made some legacies avable. But Feather Fire Lord was benevolent, creating 3,000 legacies specifically for weak high-dimensional lifeforms. Inparison, these legacies¡­ were more suitable for the weak! For example, the terrifying powerhouse, Liu Mangxing¡ªwho had mastered six half-step third-realm means¡ªbuilt a foundation for his child with the Eight Directions Map. Let¡¯s see what¡¯s so magical about this legacy. Xu Jingming gently flipped to a page. Xu Jingming flipped open the book, his eyes scanning the dense text that turned into high-dimensional information before him. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind turned adrift. A towering figure appeared in his mind, with white wings and a body engulfed in mes, illuminating everything like the Primordial Star. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t even feel any pressure; instead, he felt ¡®warm andfortable.¡¯ Feather Fire Lord. Xu Jingming immediately knew who the white-winged figure was¡ªFeather Fire Lord. ¡°There¡¯s a prerequisite for the Heart Realm lineage to reach the third realm,¡± Feather Fire Lord said with a smile. ¡°Your ¡®mind¡¯ has to be worthy of the third realm¡¯s strength. It must reach the Great Freedom state.¡± ¡°Only by having a free mind can one withstand the power of the third realm of the Heart Realm.¡± ¡°How should one cultivate the mind to attain Great Freedom? I¡¯ve tried creating many techniques; the Eight Directions Map is one of them.¡± ¡°The Eight Directions Map is divided into eight levels, each one tempering the mind. Once all eight levels arepleted, the mind will reach the Great Freedom realm,¡± Feather Fire Lord said. ¡°Although the formtions are avable, it¡¯s still very difficult to master thempletely.¡± ¡°If you study it diligently, your mind will be stronger with every attained level. It will be of greater help to your growth in the Heart Realm lineage,¡± Feather Fire Lord continued. ¡°This original copy of the Eight Directions Map can be turned into eightyers of space. Everyyer of space can also assist in mental tempering,¡± Feather Fire Lord said. ¡°The firstyer of the Eight Direction Map¡ªhappiness and anger¡­¡± Xu Jingming received the legacy. He was a low-dimensional lifeform at the cosmic legend level after all, so the speed at which he received high-dimensional information was still too slow. It took him more than half a month topletely ept the legacy. Impressive. Xu Jingming was in awe. This is a precious method for building a foundation, and although it won¡¯t boost my strength much, I can sense that it will smoothen my evolutionary path by over ten times. Feather Fire Lord had said that reaching Great Freedom increases the chances of reaching the third realm, but in my opinion, it increases the probability by a hundred or even a thousand times. He¡¯s too humble, Xu Jingming thought. Of course, this was because it was extremely rare for ordinary high-dimensional lifeforms to reach the third realm. Even if the probability was a thousand times higher, it was still very slim. The Red Lotus Fire legacy has high requirements for the mind, but it is far inferior to the Eight Directions Map. The Eight Direction Map is a pure mental tempering legacy thatpletely analyzes every aspect of the mind, integrating everything to achieve a mind that enjoys Great Freedom. A state of mind that has perfect freedom and liberation. A state of mind that is wless, untainted by the ws of the past. The third realms of other paths may offer their own advantages, but they fall short when ites to the ultimate goal of a perfected mind. But the third realm of the Heart Realm lineage is different; it is where true perfection lies. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t believe his luck as he nodded in agreement. He was no fool and knew the value of this legacy. ¡°Liu Yufeng, a young high-dimensional lifeform. I will remember you,¡± he thought as he gazed at the territory ruin in front of him. ¡°I will remember this favor.¡± But before he reached the third realm, he knew he couldn¡¯t repay the favor. He could only keep it close to his heart. Xu Jingming carefully explored the small territory ruins onest time before embarking on his return journey. Whoosh. Xu Jingming returned to his territory, a barren wastnd with nothing but the Dark Primordial Star and a vast expanse ofnd. Not a single tree could be found, and the territory was significantly smaller than the ruins of Liu Yufeng¡¯s domain. The territory of a cosmic legend was pitifully small. Mine is probably the smallest of them all. He couldn¡¯t help but chuckle as he waved his hand, sending the beast hide filled with games tumbling to the ground. The earth parted beneath it, concealing the hide deep within the territory. I gained too much this time and can¡¯t risk bringing it back to my home universe. It would attract high-dimensional lifeforms. Xu Jingming knew the prying methods of high-dimensional lifeforms were too brilliant to evade. The attraction of the Eight Directions Map would be too great for high-dimensional lifeforms to resist. My territory is still the safest. Xu Jingming opened the Eight Directions Map. As he did, a wisp of Heart Realm Force flew into the book, creating another clone of Xu Jingming within the book¡¯s world. ¡­ The Eight Directions Map book world was a ce of eight spaces, crafted by the masterful hand of Feather Fire Lord. Xu Jingming¡¯s clone constructed by Heart Realm Force was in the first space. Laws invisible to the naked eye circted within this first level of space. I-I¡¯ve returned to my childhood? Xu Jingming realized that he had returned to his five or six-year-old appearance. He sat obediently in the living room, chewing on a massive apple as he watched a show projected on the wall. As Xu Jingming cradled the juicy red apple in his hand, his eyes were drawn to the sight of his mother bustling about in the kitchen, preparing breakfast. ¡°He¡¯s always up early, training in martial arts and not helping out around the house,¡± she grumbled. ¡°Honey, I¡¯m back.¡± The door burst open just then, and Mr. Xu strode in, a stic bag clutched in his hand. ¡°Jingming,e here. Look what I got!¡± Xu Jingming bounded over to his father, his eyes wide with anticipation. He then set the half-eaten apple down on the table. ¡°Wow, so many buns!¡± he eximed, reaching into the bag and pulling out one of the warm, fluffy treats. ¡°San Ding buns,¡± he murmured, taking a big bite and savoring the delicious vors. ¡°The two of you and your buns,¡± his mother chided with augh, bringing a steaming bowl of porridge topped with vegetables to the table. ¡°Hey, I¡¯ve loved them since I was a kid, and Jingming is just like me.¡± Mr. Xu chuckled, ruffling his son¡¯s hair yfully. Xu Jingming rolled his eyes in mock disdain but couldn¡¯t help continuing to munch. Everything was proceeding. Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness could only take in everything. It happened when I was young. Xu Jingming watched and couldn¡¯t help but feel a warm sense of contentment. He was blessed with a loving family. His parents doted on him, showering him with affection and care. The young Xu Jingming stood tall on the stage, spear in hand, and let out a triumphant wave to the cheering crowd below. ¡°That¡¯s my boy!¡± Mr. and Mrs. Xu eximed, jumping out of their seats in excitement. Grandpa Xu chuckled with pride, missing teeth on full disy. The young champion could feel the energy of his family¡¯s joy and excitement radiating through him. This was it. The moment he had worked so hard for. The moment he became a national champion in high school. And he couldn¡¯t help but let the excitement take over. Years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice had finally paid off. ¡­ He experienced everything he had been happy about since he was a child. The small, everyday moments and the inconspicuous details all filled him with happiness. But there were also the ¡®great joys¡¯¡ªhis years-long pursuit of bing a national champion, being selected for the national team, stepping onto the World Tournament stage, and winning the first World Series. And finally, there was Miaomiao¡ªthe one he loved. These moments of joy made life more exciting and unforgettable. Over the 2,000-plus years since his birth, Xu Jingming experienced all of these small and great joys in a unique order. It was like a bombardment of emotions that flooded his mind, finally making him understand the true meaning of joy. ¡­ Xu Jingming sat at his desk, a child consumed withpleting his homework. As he finished thest addition and subtraction question, he shot out of his seat, excitement pumping through his veins. ¡°Dad, Dad, I¡¯m done. I¡¯ve finished everything.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Mr. Xu, who was lounging in the living room watching a program, smiled. ¡°Good job, son. But before you watch cartoons, let¡¯s do one round of boxing practice.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming eagerly executed thetest boxing moves he had learned, finishing in just five minutes. He then stared at the projection with intense eyes, yearning for more. ¡°Okay, now you can watch cartoons,¡± Mr. Xu granted with a nod. Just as Xu Jingming was about to indulge in his cartoons, the door swung open, and in walked Mrs. Xu. ¡°Jingming, your test results are out?¡± she asked, rummaging through his small bag for the Chinese test script. But as she scanned the results, her face twisted with anger. ¡°What? Only 85 points?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart sank in terror. ¡°How many times have I told you how ¡®blue¡¯ in ¡®blue sky¡¯ is spelled?¡± she eximed, holding up the test paper. ¡°Get over here.¡± Xu Jingming shuffled over to his mother¡¯s side. ¡°It¡¯s a mess, aplete mess. You didn¡¯t even score 90 points. Your teacher said that 43 people in your ss of more than 50 scored above 90, but you actually scored 85 points? You¡¯re ranked at the back!¡± she raged. Tears welled up in Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes as his mother¡¯s anger reached a boiling point. ¡°You still have the cheek to cry?¡± she sneered. But Mr. Xu intervened, whispering, ¡°I promised him that he could watch cartoons after finishing his math homework.¡± Mrs. Xu¡¯s grip on her son¡¯s ear tightened as she yanked him into the house. ¡°He may be done with mathematics, but not Chinese!¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t stop the tears from streaming down his face. He wouldn¡¯t be able to watch the promised cartoon. Endless Chinese homework loomed ahead. How infuriating! But he knew he couldn¡¯t resist. Haha¡­ Xu Jingmingughed as he looked back on that moment, now understanding that he had been angry, aggrieved, and indignant. ¡­ Once, during spearmanship training, his teammates deliberately yed dirty, injuring him in the process¡­ And when his focus on spearmanship caused his results to plummet, his teacher had reprimanded him¡­ A friend he had loaned money to had not only refused to pay him back but had also spread nasty rumors about him and blocked him on all forms ofmunication¡­ All his personal experiences. Other than these small angers in his life, there were times when his rage reached a boiling point! Being wronged, he roared at his coach in anger and took the initiative to leave the school team¡­ And at the Martial Arts Tournament, he watched in despair as his teammates¡ªwho he had spent day and night with¡ªwere deliberately crippled and disabled. The fury, rage, and resentment that consumed him as hey there with a broken leg¡­ He let himself spiral into misery, fueling his hatred and fueling the fires of massacre. But what is joy? What is anger? Xu Jingming, immersed in the first level of the book world¡¯s auxiliary cultivation, remained eerilyposed. After all, he had long since attained the Heart of Cleansing Lotus. The first level of the Eight Directions Map was but a mere trifle for him. In a mere half a year, he had mastered the emotional techniques detailed in the Eight Directions Map¡ªjoy and anger¡ªand emerged victorious from the first level. ¡­ The emotions were the mostmon for even the highest dimensional lifeforms. But why was one happy and angry? These two emotions were also the first basic level of the Eight Directions Map. Huh? At the Primordial Research Institute headquarters, in a chamber in Xu Jingming¡¯s residence. A deeper Cleansing Lotus Fire rose from his fingertip. I¡¯ve seeded at the second level, he thought to himself. After mastering the emotion techniques of happiness and anger, it was clearly much easier for him to cultivate the Cleansing Lotus Fire. Chapter 657 - 657 Deputy Dean Wu Ming 657 Deputy Dean Wu Ming Xu Jingming stared in surprise at the flicker of Cleansing Lotus Fire dancing on his fingertip. I¡¯m a low-dimensional being, so the Heart Realm Force I can control¡­ is nowhere near as powerful as a high-dimensional being. And cultivating Cleansing Lotus Fire is harder for me. Who would¡¯ve thought I¡¯d break through to the second level so easily? For 500 years, he had been stuck at the first level of the Cleansing Lotus Fire with the Heart of Cleansing Lotus and the Sin Flower. But shortly after he started using the Eight Directions Map, he had reached the second level! To high-dimensional beings of the Heart Realm lineage, the second level of Cleansing Lotus Fire was nothing. They could harness Heart Realm Force that was infinitely more powerful, and they could probably easily push Cleansing Lotus Fire to the fifth or sixth level. But for Xu Jingming, a low-dimensional being, reaching the second level was an impressive aplishment. I wonder when I can break through and be a high-dimensional lifeform, Xu Jingming thought. Most of his focus was on constructing a high-dimensional body, but so far, he had made little progress. I¡¯m prepared to spend 10,000 years to make the breakthrough, Xu Jingming thought. The dean had told him that it would take around 10,000 years, but it was more to prepare him mentally and prevent anxiety. Going from low-dimensional to high-dimensional couldn¡¯t be rushed. The more anxious a person was, the more mistakes they were likely to make. The structure of high-dimensional beings wasplex, with countless nodes. If one node was off, the entireposition would be wrong. And sometimes, mistakes were hard to spot. It wasn¡¯t umon for people to have to start over from scratch. Even Redmond had failed many times before ultimately seeding. He even hit a bottleneck and decided to get married and have a child to rx his body and mind. He seeded only when he was inspired by the cosmic fruit. Xu Jingming was still gaining experience and hadn¡¯t started constructing his first high-dimensional body yet. ¡­ Heart Realm, the territory of Xu Jingming. With a flip of the page, Xu Jingming delved deeper into the Eight Directions Map. Boom! Boom! In the book world, his clone formed from Heart Realm Force had already arrived in the second space of the eight spaces. This space naturally influenced Xu Jingming¡¯s emotions and memories. Here, he relived some of the ¡®memories¡¯ of the past 2,000 years. Shock, panic, worry, ponderance, and sorrow. It¡¯s magical. Having reached the Heart of Cleansing Lotus, Xu Jingming could fully withstand the impact of these emotions. He was only surprised by the wonders of the Eight Directions Map book world. It aided in his cultivation and actively analyzed and ssified the various emotions Xu Jingming had experienced since birth. Xu Jingming had never delved so deeply into his emotions before. With joy and anger as the foundation and the other five emotions to sustain him, he aimed to master the seven-colored secret technique. Only then would he be considered to havepleted the second level. Xu Jingming began to try. Although the book helped himpletely analyze his emotions, the second level required thebination of seven emotions to master the seven-colored technique, making it much harder than the first level. The Eight Directions Map¡¯s first level is the Joy and Anger realm, and the second realm is the Seven-Colored realm. Xu Jingming kept trying. ****** Home universe, Primordial Research Institute headquarters. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged, staring at the ck flower bud floating in front of him. Two petals had bloomed, each containing unimaginable endless sins. As his mind slowly improved, Xu Jingming found it much easier to deal with the sins. Suddenly, a voice interrupted his thoughts. ¡°Deputy Dean Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Speak,¡± Xu Jingming replied, continuing to focus on condensing Cleansing Lotus Fire. ¡°Us humans have recently suffered consecutive losses on the Void Celestial battlefield. 92 Origin lifeforms from our Primordial Research Institute have died in battle, and 31 of them are at Lv. 10 and 61 at Lv. 9,¡± Secretary General cksky informed him. Xu Jingming listened intently. ¡°Lv. 10s will definitely enter the revival list. As for Lv. 9s, 30 of them have contributed enough to be revived. The key now is¡­ that 31 of themck the credits needed to be resurrected,¡± cksky continued. ¡°Deputy Dean Wu Ming, you will need to sign and approve the revival of these 31 individuals.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Send me information on the 31 of them. I¡¯ll review it.¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± cksky replied. Soon, the information was sent to Xu Jingming. As he continued condensing Cleansing Lotus Fire, he created a new clone to review the detailed information on the floating projection. Should I revive the 31 people? Xu Jingming frowned slightly. Deputy Dean Redmond had already ventured into the high-dimensional space¡¯s Myriad Star Ind, leaving Xu Jingming¡ªthe acting dean of the Primordial Research Institute¡ªin charge. Normally, Secretary General cksky handled all matters and was supervised by the virtual world. Only certain special cases required Xu Jingming¡¯s personal review and approval. Xu Jingming was already the strongest human aside from the high-dimensional lifeforms. He knew that 11 of these 31 people were prepared to die and had no ns of reviving. They were old and close to the end of their lives, having exchanged credit and left wealth and treasures for their families. They had headed to the battlefield with the intention of dying on it and attempting to break through to Lv. 10. This was amon thought among many old Origin lifeforms¡ªto risk their lives on the battlefield in hopes of either dying or reaching Lv. 10. But, as Xu Jingming knew, most of them lost their lives in the end, with only a few managing to break through. Since they don¡¯t n on reviving themselves, forget it. Xu Jingming swiped gently. There was no need to revive the 11 elderly Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms. Three old people who have umted quite a bit of credit can owe the credit needed for revival. Xu Jingming gave a gentle nod. But the 17 young Lv. 9 Origin lifeforms would all be revived, although they would be in debt. Xu Jingming was benevolent and believed that these young Lv. 9s yearned to live and that their civilizations and families wanted them alive. He signed his name, finalizing the revival list. From the perspective of high-dimensional lifeforms, species conflicts and war were unavoidable and even beneficial for the evolution and growth of Origin lifeforms. But from the perspective of a weak lifeform, every time they were affected, it was a catastrophe. Xu Jingming sighed. He had once been stationed on the Hellion battlefield and had seen too many habitables wiped out. He knew that even if he could one day restrain all of humanity, he couldn¡¯t restrain the Void Celestials, Hellions, and other species. If they attacked, humans would have to fight back. The day he had the strength to reign supreme in his home universe was the day he could ensure the peace of the human race. Peace was too precious. Whoosh. Xu Jingming¡¯s clone dealing with administrative matters dissipated, but he still felt the weight of sin and condensed the Cleansing Lotus Fire. ¡­ In Xu Jingming¡¯s virtual world, four cosmic legends descended upon his personal space. ¡°Please, take a seat,¡± he greeted them, personally pouring wine for each of them. ¡°Deputy Dean Wu Ming,¡± the thin, gray-robed elder Lan Zhu spoke gravely. ¡°We¡¯vee because the situation on the battlefield is dire. The four of us are not confident in sessfully defending it.¡± Xu Jingming was taken aback. ¡°Even when the four of you join forces?¡± ¡°Compared to Senior Brother Lan Zhu, Senior Brother Kutoto, and Senior Brother Sherwood, my knowledge is still rtively shallow,¡± the youngest of the group, Primordial One, admitted. ¡°I can¡¯t help much.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s frown deepened. ¡°Has the situation escted that badly?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Sherwood, a white-haired youth, nodded. ¡°The Void Celestials have increased their offensive strength on the battlefield, and human losses have been heavy. Cosmic legends like us are being called upon to intervene, but that has only brought in the Void Celestial cosmic legends. We had the advantage at first, but they were recently reinforced with two cosmic legends. We can¡¯t hold them back.¡± ¡°We¡¯re still inferior to those at the top,¡± the slightly plump elder Kutoto added. Xu Jingming fell into thought. Of these four people¡­ Primordial One was the weakest, and the elderly Kutoto was the strongest. The Void Celestials¡¯ weapons, treasures, and legacies far surpassed humanity¡¯s. The cosmic legends of the Void Celestials also held the upper hand, and that wasn¡¯t even taking into ount the cultivators of the five legacies. ¡°Deputy Dean Redmond used to be our go-to in emergency situations. But now that he¡¯s be a high-dimensional lifeform and headed for high-dimensional space, we¡¯re turning to you, Deputy Dean Wu Ming,¡± Lan Zhu said. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. He had harnessed the power of the Heart Realm and wasn¡¯t intimidated by any cosmic legends. Plus, he had reached the second level of Cleansing Lotus Fire. ¡°You handle it as you normally would,¡± he said. ¡°If you need backup, just call out to me. I¡¯lle down to help you in a critical moment.¡± Sherwood looked at him in shock. ¡°Call out to you?¡± ¡°You could also shout at the enemy.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°That¡¯s all you need to do. I¡¯ll sense it ande to your aid.¡± The four of them knew how powerful Wu Ming was, but they couldn¡¯t help but be amazed by his abilities. The number one cosmic legend of the human race, perhaps the most talented cosmic legend in history, was truly iparable to ordinary cosmic legends. ¡°But what if the Void Celestials set a trap for you?¡± Lan Zhu asked. ¡°Should we still summon you?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about traps,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I¡¯ll onlye down with a clone. Even if it¡¯s wiped out, it¡¯s no big deal. It was just a clone. So what if it was wiped out? ¡°Besides¡­¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°I¡¯m curious, who among the cosmic legends in my home universe can injure me?¡± Having grasped the second level of Cleansing Lotus Fire, did he have any capable adversaries among the cosmic legends in his home universe? Chapter 658 - 658 The World Comes Alive 658 The World Comes Alive The was a pirate¡¯sir, where 9.2 billion people had slept for centuries, untouched by age or illness. However, they were all living in an illusion crafted by the powerful Xu Jingming. He sat on a balcony, controlling the entire with an invisible force and preserving the perfect health of all its inhabitants. Cryogenics was nothingpared to this. Under normal circumstances,ary life could onlyst 200 years, but under Xu Jingming¡¯s protection, their bodies never aged. Although I¡¯ve gained basic mastery of Three Threads of the Heart Realm, the gap between the illusory lifeforms I construct and these real lifeforms¡­ is too great. Xu Jingming shook his head gently. As a powerhouse of the Heart Realm lineage, he could construct an illusory world with a thought. Countless illusory lifeforms were born, bringing the entire world to life! Those illusory lifeforms are too fake; they are like robots, without emotion or desires! However, these real people experience joy, anger, and sorrow and have things they care about. They will grow and change over time. Xu Jingming was enamored by the infinite possibilities of each lifeform. But how can I create billions of illusions that are as real as these people? It would be too taxing to control them all at once in an illusory world! Xu Jingming shook his head. Any school in the Heart Realm was terrifying when cultivated to a high level. Three Threads of the Heart Realm was a verymon one, but it was still very difficult to cultivate. The creation of a world¡­ The control over minds¡­ Theprehension of the world¡¯sws¡­ These three were tested at the same time. It had to be known that the Eight Directions Map only targeted the mind! Red Lotus Fire also targeted the mind. Instead, the mostmon Three Threads of the Heart Realm targeted three aspects. Of the three techniques I¡¯ve obtained from the Heart Realm lineage, the Eight Directions Map is the most precious. It¡¯s used to build a foundation, and it has a chance of pushing my mind to the ¡®Great Freedom¡¯ realm, increasing my chances of reaching the third realm of high-dimensional. Red Lotus Fire is a super-strong secret technique in terms of offense, and its might can potentially reach the half-step third realm. It¡¯s my strongest means of protection and the killing of enemies. As for the Three Threads of the Heart Realm, it¡¯s the broadest and most versatile. As I progress through the levels of Three Threads of the Heart Realm, the illusions I create will be more and more terrifying, potentially approaching the true Heart Realm. But it was only a theory. The legacy only had ten levels, and the tenth level only made one a peak high-dimensional Eternal lifeform, not even approaching the half-step third realm. Of course, the dean and the others couldn¡¯t buy too precious a legacy. Every one of them is alive and has their own emotions. All of them are different¡­ Huh? Xu Jingming had been observing the actions of more than 9.2 billion real lifeforms in the pirateir in the illusion. This observation hadsted for centuries, but his heart stirred at that very moment. All different? All with different emotions? I understand the key to the seven-colored technique. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes zed with excitement. The Eight Directions Map was just the beginning. Being calm and collected, he now had a chance to reach the second realm. And upon experiencing the epiphany, he quickly mastered the seven-colored secret technique, using emotions of joy, anger, shock, panic, worry, ponderance, and sorrow to construct it. The seven-colored cycle varies in strength. Rising from the balcony, he gazed upon the sleeping below. It¡¯s time to leave. Whoosh. Xu Jingming disappeared. The countless sleeping humans on the began to wake up one by one. ¡°Where am I?¡± a child eximed, looking around in confusion. ¡°I am the third son of the Zhou family and the ancestor of the Feng family¡­¡± Memories of their past lives in the illusory world flooded back to them. Over 9.2 billion people on the had their memories awakened. They looked at each other with unfamiliar andplicated expressions. ¡°From now on, this will be taken over by the Pearwood Group,¡± a powerful voice echoed throughout the. A figure stood in the sky, emitting a brilliant light that illuminated every corner of the. This was a guardian that Xu Jingming had arranged. Xu Jingming had protected these people for hundreds of years and had experienced generations of memories. They were worth grooming once they woke up in reality. He couldn¡¯t let the space pirates continue to wreak havoc. And so, as the heinous space pirates faced the consequences of their actions, the ordinary natives of the ushered in a bright and prosperous future. ¡­ Earth. Xu Jingming sat in the living room with Li Miaomiao, their eyes fixed on the projection in front of them. With a single thought, an illusory world materialized, spanning 12.6 light-years in diameter and enveloping the entire sr system and countless surrounding ster systems. ording to the Three Threads of the Heart Realm legacy, my construction of this world is already incredibly stable. But now, it¡¯s time to create illusory lifeforms. Using the seven-colored secret technique and Heart Realm Force, Xu Jingming willed illusory human beings into existence one after another. Each living being was a puppet of the seven-colored secret technique, but they were imbued with normal emotions. At first, Xu Jingming struggled to create these lifeforms, but as the numbers grew from tens to hundreds to thousands, he became more and more familiar with the process. In every instant, hundreds of millions of puppet lifeforms were created, all built around the seven-colored secret technique. As the number reached 100 billion, Xu Jingming felt the immense Heart Realm Force needed to sustain them¡ªit was almost reaching his limits. Every puppet¡¯s creation required precision, and Xu Jingming used Heart Realm Force to build around the seven-colored secret technique. Now, it¡¯s time for the third thread of the Heart Realm: bring the world to life. With a single thought, the puppets numbering more than 100 billion each had their own identities and memories. Coupled with the various emotions bestowed by the seven-colored secret technique, they began making natural choices. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t need to divert his attention to control them¡ªevery living being would carve out their own path. In the past, when Xu Jingming constructed illusions, the illusory living beings acted uniformly like puppets. But now, with the addition of the seven-colored secret technique, every puppet was brought to life, and the world became different. This is a true illusion. Xu Jingming secretly guided the process of the illusory world, allowing countless living beings to go about their lives normally. The world was incredibly realistic. Buzz! The illusory world naturally formed a World Force¡ªone that was mysterious, vast, and powerful. Xu Jingming had once sparred Deputy Ind Lord Fasci and Defender Whitejail. Back then, he had roughly constructed a world and suppressed it with the World Force. But the illusory world he had just constructed was countless times more intricate and profound, and the World Force was much more terrifying. Huh? Xu Jingming extended his hand, and with a single motion, the 12.6-light-year-diameter illusory world shrank down to the size of a ping pong ball in his palm. ¡°Jingming, what is this?¡± Li Miaomiao asked, her eyes fixed on the blurry sphere in his hand, confusion etched on her face. ¡°This, my dear, is a world,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a grin. ¡°A world?¡± Li Miaomiao repeated, still unsure of what he meant. ¡°And not just any world. There are over 100 billion illusory lifeforms living inside. Their emotions and struggles make this world more realistic than you can imagine,¡± Xu Jingming exined, filled with anticipation. The illusory lifeforms created bybining the seven-colored secret technique had greatly improved the Three Threads of the Heart Realm, allowing him to reach the third level in one go. It intrigued him further. ¡°I find it a little terrifying,¡± she said, looking at the blurry sphere with a hint of panic in her eyes. ¡°I understand your fear, my love,¡± Xu Jingming said, still smiling. It wasn¡¯t as destructive as Cleansing Lotus Fire, but in other aspects, this illusory world was much more dangerous. ¡°But remember, I created it. You have nothing to worry about.¡± Xu Jingming consoled her. ****** On the front lines of the war against the Void Celestials. On a Lv. 10 battlefield, the human team was fighting for survival as members fell one by one. ¡°Get help!¡± ¡°Get help!¡± The 32 human Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms were being overpowered by the Void Celestials¡¯ eight Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. Armed with Indestructible Divine Crystals, the Void Celestials were a formidable force. As the human team struggled to hold on, they desperately cried out for help. ¡°When will the reinforcements arrive?¡± The human Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms were on edge, their hope fading fast. Finally¡ª A dark-yellow me descended upon the Lv. 10 battle. The Void Celestials were taken aback by this sudden development. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Run!¡± ¡°It¡¯s the human cosmic legend, Lan Zhu.¡± The Void Celestials knew all too well the cosmic legends of the human race. When they saw the dark-yellow light, they immediately recognized the identity of the person. The eight Void Celestials didn¡¯t hesitate to use every means at their disposal to escape. But aside from one who managed to flee quickly, the other seven were consumed by a trace of the fiery light. As the light touched their bodies, they were silently incinerated into nothingness. The dark-yellow fire took the shape of a figure¡ªa thin, skeletal elder in a gray robe. The elder stood in the void, his gaze cold and unfeeling. ¡°Lan Zhu, why are you acting so ruthlessly toward Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms?¡± A sneer echoed, and an invisible wind began to gather. The wind swept past the Lv. 10 battle, condensing into a silver-robed elder. The Lv. 10 battle was protected by a dark-yellow glow, blocking the invisible wind. ¡°You Void Celestials have be increasingly ruthless in recent times, withrger andrger teams. And even the cosmic legends among you show no mercy,¡± the gray-robed Lan Zhu said coldly. ¡°Why should I show any mercy?¡± ¡°Hahaha, very well, Lan Zhu. You were lucky to escapest time, but I am fully prepared this time. Let¡¯s see how you run,¡± the silver-robed elder smiled, his confidence brimming. The divine crystal between his brows emitted a dazzling light. ¡°Do you think you can take me on alone, Kemodi?¡± Lan Zhu¡¯s eyes were filled with ridicule. ¡°Just me is enough!¡± The silver-robed elder extended his hands, and the entire spacetime began to resemble an ocean. Spatial waves surged toward Lan Zhu. Lan Zhu waited attentively. I almost died at his handsst time, but this time, I¡¯m well-prepared. I can summon Wu Ming at any moment. Chapter 659 - 659 Wu Ming’s Arrival 659 Wu Ming¡¯s Arrival As the hazy mes enveloped the, Lan Zhu watched with intense focus as spacetime waves swept in from every direction, their power increasing with each passing moment. ¡°Hmph.¡± Lan Zhu reached out and tapped gently. Instantly, billions of mes lit up like candles in the void, chasing away the darkness and expelling itpletely. It was as if boulders were preventing the spacetime waves from stacking, causing them to gradually calm. ¡°Ah, some improvement I see,¡± Kemodi, the silver-robed elder, said with a hint of surprise. But the next moment, nearly a light-year of spacetime around them turned into a box, trapping Kemodi, Lan Zhu and the Lv. 10 battle inside. ¡°Not good.¡± The human Origin lifeforms on the panicked, their only hope resting on the shoulders of the cosmic legend, Lan Zhu. A dark glow erupted from Lan Zhu¡¯s chest, revealing a ck cube. Bathed in its light, the mes on Lan Zhu¡¯s body became even more dazzling. ¡°Incinerate,¡± Lan Zhu said with a cold detachment. The billions of mes¡ªnow enveloped in dark light¡ªbegan to burn through spacetime, tearing holes in the perfectly crafted spacetime box. ¡°It looks like you¡¯re quite well-prepared this time,¡± Kemodimented with a smile. ¡°Unfortunately, even if you prepare a few more high-dimensional treasures, you can¡¯t hide the fact that your high-dimensional strength is too weak.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t fight me with a weak foundation.¡± Kemodi¡¯s strength came from the high-dimensional strength of Eternal lifeforms, while Lan Zhu had only studied the mes of Firstborn lifeforms. Their strengths were fundamentally different. ¡°Begone,¡± Kemodi said, looking into the distance. And as he did, the surrounding space began to shatter, extending to where Lan Zhu stood. Everything was shattering, and it extended to where Lan Zhu was. Huh? ck snakes flew out of Lan Zhu¡¯s body, burning with mes as they fended off the destructive power that threatened to shatter everything. Chi! Chi! Chi! But as the snakes raised their defense, cracks appeared on their bodies, and in seconds, one copsed. The 36 ck snakes fought with all their might, but they were no match for Kemodi¡¯s strength. One by one, they copsed. Lan Zhu¡¯s expression changed as he realized that even the new move he created with the secret treasure couldn¡¯t withstand Kemodi¡¯s power. The ck cube on his chest quickly expanded, bing evenrger than the Lv. 10 battle. The ck cube enveloped the Lv. 10 battle, protecting Lan Zhu and the team of human Origin lifeforms. Chi! Chi! Chi! The crushing force corroded the ck cube, but it couldn¡¯t seep in. ¡°Hiding inside a high-dimensional treasure?¡± Kemodi said calmly. ¡°Then, it¡¯s mine.¡± With that, a strange white stream of air wrapped around the ck cube. ¡°If Lord Lan Zhu can¡¯t withstand it, why doesn¡¯t he escape with us?¡± The Origin lifeform teams on the Lv. 10 battle were puzzled. ¡°There¡¯s no rush. There¡¯s still something up our sleeves,¡± Lan Zhu said, appearing beside the Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms. He looked up at the strange white stream of air wrapping around the ck cube and said, ¡°Deputy Dean Wu Ming, please take action to deal with this Void Celestial, Kemodi.¡± He spoke very calmly. The expressions of the human Origin lifeform team and Kemodi changed when they heard that. ¡°Deputy Dean Wu Ming?¡± The human Origin lifeforms were naturally excited and delighted. ¡°Deputy Dean Wu Ming ising?¡± ¡°Deputy Dean Wu Ming is the strongest cosmic legend of our cosmic human race.¡± ¡°He¡¯s about to make a move?¡± ¡°Once he makes a move, the Void Celestial¡¯s cosmic legend, Kemodi, will be nothing.¡± The Origin lifeforms were extremely fanatical. Xu Jingming enjoyed an extremely high prestige among the human race! Despite being corrupted by high-dimensional powers, he still managed to be a cosmic legend in just 1,800 years and grasp third-realm high-dimensional powers. Nobody in human history had aplished such a heaven-defying feat. He was the number one person below high-dimensional lifeforms and the representative of miracles! Compared to Xu Jingming, who was the Void Celestial, Kemodi? ¡­ Huh? The silver-robed elder¡¯s heart raced as he heard the name. Wu Ming? Wu Ming is going to make a move? Wu Ming had never taken action at the border after he became a cosmic legend. Every Void Celestial cosmic legend knew him¡ªthe legendary monster who had mastered Heart Realm Force without a legacy! Whoosh. Suddenly, an invisible force descended and materialized into the ck-robed Xu Jingming. His robe seemed to contain endless darkness and an immense attractive force. He¡¯s here! Kemodi couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous as he saw Xu Jingming. His reputation preceded him. Many cosmic legends believed that Xu Jingming was even more terrifying than the three strongest cosmic legends of the Void Celestials. They hadplete legacies and treasure troves of precious artifacts, but Xu Jingming was corrupted by the powers of higher dimensions. Without a legacy, it was infinitely harder for him to be a cosmic legend. From a psychological perspective, many cosmic legends admired this human cosmic legend. Kemodi couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something was off. Why does Xu Jingming¡¯s robe keep drawing my gaze? Suddenly, Kemodi realized that he couldn¡¯t look away, and his mind and consciousness were consumed by darkness. Buzz! As Xu Jingming descended, an invisible force spread out in all directions. The white stream of air and the spacetime shattering force were crushed under its impact. Even Kemodi suffered from the force¡ªhis body exploded with a bang before reforming. Kemodi¡¯s expression turned solemn and nervous. Xu Jingming smiled at him. ¡°This is the first time I¡¯m fighting aliens after bing a cosmic legend. Kemodi, use all your strength and use your strongest move against me. You only have one chance to attack. After that, you will die.¡± Kemodi¡¯s expression twisted in anger. ¡°You¡¯re too arrogant, Wu Ming!¡± Grasping third-realm high-dimensional powers? Kemodi had second-realm high-dimensional powers, powerful legacies, and even high-dimensional weapons. He had been a cosmic legend for many years and was not someone to be trifled with. ¡°I¡¯ll give you ten seconds to prepare,¡± Xu Jingming said politely, still smiling. ¡­ The Primordial Research Institute, Spacetime Ind, and Eternal Academy were all on high alert as they monitored the epic battle between cosmic legends. However, they weren¡¯t the only ones watching. The Void Celestials were also closely observing the showdown. ¡°Wu Ming has appeared?¡± Tutenmu eximed upon receiving the news, his eyes fixed on the projection in front of him where Xu Jingming and the silver-robed Kemodi were locked in battle. ¡°Human Wu Ming?¡± ¡°Wu Ming is someone who has mastered the Heart Realm Force.¡± ¡°I wonder how much of the Heart Realm Force he can unleash.¡± The Void Celestial cosmic legends eagerly watched the battle unfold. While only a small number of cosmic legends were interested in the battle between Lan Zhu and Kemodi, more than 90% of the Void Celestial cosmic legends were engrossed in the intense showdown between Wu Ming and Kemodi. ¡­ The silver-robed elder¡¯s eyes twitched. I¡¯ll die after attacking? No, not only will I attack with all my might, but I¡¯ll also escape! When cosmic legends like them fought, high-dimensional treasures were also crucial. They weren¡¯t willing to die and risk losing their treasures to the enemy. ¡°Human Wu Ming, I¡¯ll let you understand that you can¡¯t underestimate any opponent,¡± the elder sneered as an hourss appeared in his hand. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The sand in the hourss kept sliding down, even leaking out from the bottom and flying out. More and more sand flew out, flying at Xu Jingming and shattering everything in its path. Xu Jingming took it all in. Every grain of sand had terrifying destructive power. Even the Lv. 10 battle that the human race had built would probably be pulverized by the sand in an instant. He even questioned if his ck cube high-dimensional treasure could withstand the corrosion of the sand. This is a Firstborn realm high-dimensional weapon. Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. The Void Celestials are indeed rich. Even cosmic legends can easily exchange for a Firstborn realm high-dimensional weapon. Be it Lv. 9, Lv. 10, or cosmic legends, the Void Celestials were generally richer than humans at the same level. The stronger the legacy, the stronger the high-dimensional weapon. Buzz. Xu Jingming stood there, and with a thought, his World Force blocked the sand. The flying sand had terrifying destructive power, but the World Force was tenacious and thick. It easily surrounded the sand. ¡°What?¡± Kemodi found it unbelievable. He discovered an invisible obstacle in front of the human, Wu Ming, blocking his spacetime hourss. My Spacetime Hourss is a Firstborn realm high-dimensional weapon! I paid a huge price to exchange for it after clearing the race¡¯s assessment. Coupled with my high-dimensional strength, I¡¯m virtually invincible¡­ How can it be blocked just like that? Kemodi couldn¡¯t ept what was happening in front of him. ¡°This is your strongest move?¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Then, die!¡± ¡°How did you block it? Let me die knowing why,¡± Kemodi begged, but Xu Jingming ignored him. He felt immense fear. Whoosh. Kemodi dissipated like sand and turned ethereal. ¡°What happened?¡± The ethereal Kemodi discovered that the surrounding space was strange. He couldn¡¯t escape at all. ¡°Wee to my world.¡± A huge face gazed down at him¡ªit was Xu Jingming¡¯s face. Amidst his horror, Kemodi¡¯s consciousness fell into darkness. He was dead. Xu Jingming was the center of a powerful illusory world that he had constructed using the Three Threads of the Heart Realm. This world was used to fight high-dimensional lifeforms and was high-dimensional itself. Even Xu Jingming had only reached the third level of the Three Threads of the Heart Realm after mastering the Eight Directions Map¡¯s seven-colored secret technique and observing billions of beings living in the illusion for centuries. The illusory world he created was naturally terrifying, containing robust and powerful World Force that easily blocked the corrosion of the spacetime hourss. Within its range, even escape methods using high-dimensional powers were useless. The power of the entire illusory world seeped into Kemodi¡¯s mind, making him extremely weak and instantly obliterating his consciousness. There are quite a number of treasures. Xu Jingming stood in spacetime with the spacetime hourss in hand, surrounded by the treasures left behind by Kemodi after his death. ¡°How arrogant!¡± ¡°He¡¯s too arrogant!¡± The Void Celestial cosmic legends watching the battle were furious. ¡°This human, Wu Ming, has improved quite a bit,¡± Tutenmu looked at the projection in front of him, and his eyes burned with fighting spirit. ¡°Just possessing him and experiencing things aren¡¯t good enough. A life-and-death battle should be able to pry into his true strength.¡± Chapter 660 - 660 Whetstone Wu Ming 660 Whetstone Wu Ming Wayloyu, the aqua-blue-armored man, growled as he contacted the other Void legends. ¡°I shall test the strength of Human Wu Ming.¡± The other cosmic legends didn¡¯t rush to respond to the Wu Ming threat upon hearing that. Wayloyu¡­ was a Void Celestial with the highest chance of bing a high-dimensional lifeform this generation. He had be a cosmic legend in just 10,000 years, and his strength was equal to that of Redmond of the human race. After 20,000 years of cultivation, he had already grasped two high-dimensional powers. His strength may not have been as great as Tutenmu and the others, but his influence among the Void Celestials was even greater. After all, there was a high chance of him bing a high-dimensional lifeform! ¡°In this universe, we have the best legacies, the best resources, and the best guidance,¡± Wayloyu continued. ¡°But finding a strong opponent is rare. Human Wu Ming is a rare opponent.¡± The other cosmic legends nodded in agreement. They were a single species that had attacked all their neighbors using strength alone, yet they had the advantage on every battlefield. If it weren¡¯t for the restrictions of high-dimensional lifeforms, they would¡¯ve long waged an all-out war. ¡°He¡¯s indeed a rare opponent.¡± ¡°Redmond¡¯s means are too clumsy. Wu Ming is good at Heart Realm Force, and it targets the mind. His means are different.¡± ¡°I hope it brings a little surprise.¡± And with that, the Void Celestial cosmic legends watched the battle from afar. ¡­ In space. Lan Zhu stood on the Lv. 10 battle, his high-dimensional treasure long since put away. The Origin lifeforms by his side gaped in awe at the ck-robed figure in the sky. ¡°Did you see that? He killed a Void Celestial cosmic legend with one strike!¡± ¡°There¡¯s a huge gap between cosmic legends.¡± These Lv. 10 Origin lifeforms were thrilled. Lan Zhu¡¯s skeletal face cracked a rare smile. ¡°The gap is huge, but the pride of the Void Celestials won¡¯t allow them to give up easily. Look, they¡¯re already here!¡± The Origin lifeforms followed his gaze to see an aqua-blue armored figure appear. ¡°Wayloyu,¡± Lan Zhu said in surprise. ¡°He¡¯s the cosmic legend with the highest chance of bing a high-dimensional lifeform among the Void Celestials.¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming watched the neer with a sense of intrigue. He rarely fought after bing a cosmic legend, but he had the intention of fighting more cosmic legends on the battlefield and sensing some of the other high-dimensional powers. ¡°Wayloyu, I¡¯ve heard of you,¡± Xu Jingming said with a sly smile. ¡°What an honor.¡± Wayloyu gazed back at Xu Jingming. ¡°It¡¯s said that I¡¯m extremely talented, butpared to you, Human Wu Ming¡­ I¡¯m much inferior.¡± Despite saying that, Wayloyu still had pride in his bones. This was also the pride of every Void Celestial. Human Wu Ming was strong? That was the strength of a single human! The Void Celestials were the ultimate force to be reckoned with. From the top-ranking Gumo to the generations of high-dimensional lifeforms, they possessed a wealth of legacies and evolutionary paths. Xu Jingming still needed to buy Three Threads of the Heart Realm and explore the Heart Realm to see if luck would be on his side. The Void Celestials held theplete third-realm legacy of the Heart Realm lineage, as well as many other half-step third-realm legacies. ¡°It¡¯s quite impressive for a weak species to reach this level after being corrupted by high-dimensional powers,¡± Wayloyu sneered. Xu Jingming felt the condescending attitude of the other party. ¡°I¡¯ll give you ten seconds to make a move,¡± Xu Jingming said, his patience running thin. ¡°You only have one chance to attack. After that, you¡¯ll die.¡± ¡°How arrogant. Perhaps you have what it takes.¡± Wayloyu smirked. With him as the center, an endless stream of water spread out in every direction! It would take too long to describe, but in reality, the water exceeded the speed of light and defied thews of time. It instantly engulfed an area spanning three light-years. The water was powerful, drowning and devouring everything in its path. Wayloyu¡¯s eyes were cold, his pride on full disy! He showed no mercy as heunched his attack. ¡°This is the Abyss Stream I¡¯ve just discovered,¡± Wayloyu smiled. However, his smile quickly froze as he realized that the ck-robed Xu Jingming was still standing there, and even the Lv. 10 battle nearby was untouched. The water had covered an area of three light-years, but Xu Jingming and the Lv. 10 battle seemed illusory and untouchable. ¡°I can¡¯t touch it?¡± Wayloyu couldn¡¯t believe it. The expressions of the Void Celestial cosmic legends changed dramatically. ¡°Wayloyu can¡¯t touch him or the Lv. 10 battle? Did he move them into high-dimensional space?¡± ¡°Wayloyu¡¯s Abyss Stream is also a high-dimensional power. Even if he hid in high-dimensional space, he should be able to touch them.¡± Many cosmic legends were puzzled. It was one thing for an individual to dodge, but it was unimaginable for an entire Lv. 10 battle to evade the Abyssal Stream. ¡°The illusion he constructed has already reached this level?¡± Tutenmu frowned. He was well-versed in constructing illusions and knew exactly how Xu Jingming had done it. Reality and illusion were now indistinguishable in the face of a powerful illusory world. ¡­ Xu Jingming could sense the moves Wayloyu was using and quickly deduced his n. The power produced by thebination of a tiny bit of spatialyer and a tiny bit of abyssal power could only be achieved by two first-realm high-dimensional powers. It¡¯s said that his talent isparable to Senior Brother Redmond, but he¡¯s much younger at the age of 20,000, Xu Jingming thought to himself. With a determined look in his eyes, Xu Jingming dered, ¡°It¡¯s my turn.¡± Wayloyu¡¯s expression changed slightly as he prepared for the worst. Whoosh! In a split second, the Abyssal Stream spanning three light-years and Wayloyu himself disappeared. Xu Jingming¡¯s illusory world was too massive to handle. With a single thought, he devoured his opponent and their high-dimensional powers. Boom. The moment Wayloyu was swallowed, the power of the illusory world swept past his mind and consciousness. This is? Wayloyu only saw an infinitely vast and distorted world before his consciousness fell into darkness. He was dead. If Xu Jingming had only just be a cosmic legend and only knew some crude means of using Heart Realm Force, it would¡¯ve taken him more than ten moves to kill Wayloyu. But thanks to his cultivation of the Eight Directions Map, Red Lotus Fire, and Three Threads of Heart Realm, he finished off Wayloyu easily. Xu Jingming¡¯s immense power was a result of both his opportunities and his own efforts. The Heart Realm lineage ced great importance on the mind. Feather Fire Lord had even imparted the Eight Directions Map for the cultivation of the mind. Xu Jingming had experienced the torture of high-dimensional corruption. Despite this, he had reached the Heart of Cleansing Lotus, and his mind was rtively strong, allowing him to sessfully master the first two levels of Eight Directions Map and improve hisbat techniques, Red Lotus Fire and Three Threads of the Heart Realm. While this improvement may not have been considered dazzling among high-dimensional lifeforms, it was terrifying among low-dimensional lifeforms. After killing Wayloyu, Xu Jingming shook his head gently and said, ¡°There aren¡¯t any treasures.¡± He knew that Wayloyu had already prepared for death when he came over. ¡­ Just one move again? He killed Wayloyu in one damn move? Tutenmu scowled as he red at the projection, his mind racing as he weighed his options. But he wasn¡¯t about to rush into an attack. One move. That¡¯s all it took to take down the silver-robed elder, Kemodi. And now, Wayloyu. Tutenmu watched on. ¡°Humans are weak as hell, but Wu Ming, you¡¯re one hell of a fighter.¡± Another Void Celestial cosmic legend descended, ready to challenge Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯ll give you a chance to attack,¡± Xu Jingming said, his voice cold and steady. He knew that the other party was using him as a sparring partner, but he didn¡¯t give a damn. He was gaining valuable experience from seeing different high-dimensional powers and techniques. He used a single move again. The illusory world wasn¡¯tpletely exposed, but just a small portion was enough to kill a cosmic legend, leaving him nowhere to escape. These Void Celestial cosmic legends weren¡¯t afraid at all. They didn¡¯t bring any treasures with them, only wanting to hone their skills. They all took the initiative to provoke him, and Xu Jingming was more than happy to oblige! He sent them all to the revival list. One move. That¡¯s all it took. From Kemodi to Wayloyu, a total of five cosmic legends took the initiative to attack. None of them could figure out Xu Jingming¡¯s situation, and all of them lost their lives. But it was a damn shame that none of them carried treasures. Xu Jingming could have used a few more. ****** The Origin lifeforms on the Lv. 10 battle stared in disbelief at the scene before them. What did they see? They saw cosmic legends being easily wiped out! ¡°This is Lord Wu Ming¡¯s strength.¡± ¡°The strongest cosmic legend of us humans.¡± ¡°The number one person below high-dimensional lifeforms.¡± ¡°Too strong.¡± Excitement and anticipation filled the air as they held their breath, waiting to see if any more Void Celestial powerhouses would appear. The Void Celestials were indeed stunned by Xu Jingming¡¯s power. ¡°Tutenmu, are you going to do it, or should I?¡± A massive celestial body contacted his friend. ¡°I can test his strength first. I have nine clones, so he can¡¯t kill me,¡± the bewitching woman said. The three of them were the Void Celestial¡¯s three strongest cosmic legends, each cultivating the strongest legacies and secret techniques most suitable for them, and armed with powerful high-dimensional weapons. Despite Xu Jingming¡¯s grasp of the Heart Realm Force, they were sure of their own strength. ¡°There¡¯s no need. I can tell that he¡¯s good at constructing illusory worlds,¡± Tutenmu replied to his two friends. ¡°Coincidentally, I¡¯m also best at constructing illusory worlds. ¡°I really want to see who¡¯s better,¡± he said with a sly grin before disappearing into thin air. ¡­ Xu Jingming stood tall in the vast expanse of space, dressed in his ck robe as he waited for his opponent with a sense of leisure. But as soon as he saw a purple-robed figure descending towards him, his expression turned grave. It¡¯s him! An enemy who had changed his evolutionary path! ¡°Tutenmu.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. Tutenmu, towering at more than eight meters tall and adorned in a purple robe, smiled at Xu Jingming. ¡°Wu Ming, you have to thank me.¡± Xu Jingming red at him. Thank him? The days of being corrupted and tortured by high-dimensional powers remained vivid in his mind. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t like the feeling of losing control at all. ¡°How could you have grasped the Heart Realm Force without me?¡± Tutenmu asked. ¡°Have you experienced the beauty of the Heart Realm Force now?¡± ¡°You can try the taste of high-dimensional corruption,¡± Xu Jingming said, his voice filled with disdain. ¡°I¡¯m not that talented, and I can¡¯t afford to be corrupted by high-dimensional powers.¡± Tutenmu shook his head, a hint of fear in his eyes. ¡°Even if I were to be corrupted by a third-realm high-dimensional power now, I wouldn¡¯t have the confidence to escape the corruption.¡± Tutenmu continued, a smile ying on his lips, ¡°My talent may not be as good as yours, but after mastering the Heart Realm Force, I¡¯ve studied ¡®Hell Nightmare Realm¡¯ for over 10,000 years. I¡¯m dying to see who¡¯s stronger when ites to our illusory worlds.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve cultivated ¡®Three Threads of the Heart Realm¡¯ for hundreds of years and have gained something. Let¡¯spete.¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. Chapter 661 - 661 Xu Jingming and Tutenmu 661 Xu Jingming and Tutenmu Xu Jingming was cool and collected, studying the use of high-dimensional powers as he easily crushed the Void Celestials¡¯ cosmic legends. However, everything changed when Tutenmu appeared. Rage surged in Xu Jingming¡¯s chest. Having reached the Heart of Cleansing Lotus realm, he let his emotions boil over without sacrificing his rationality. Tutenmu, who also cultivated the Heart Realm Force, left Xu Jingming wondering about the number of clones he possessed. Killing him was impossible¡ªXu Jingming knew this all too well. No matter what it took, the other party would always be revived by a high-dimensional lifeform. If I can¡¯t kill him, I¡¯ll crush himpletely, Xu Jingming thought. Tutenmu watched Xu Jingming with determination. He had no intention of losing to this human, Wu Ming. Tutenmu had relied on the Abyssal Void, one of the five legacies, to be a cosmic legend, and he was proud of it. He wouldn¡¯t let himself be trampled by a corrupted test subject. He wanted to still suppress this human, Wu Ming! ¡°Human Wu Ming, let me show you the proper use of Heart Realm Force,¡± Tutenmu dered with confidence, even though he knew the other party¡¯s mental state was exceptional. Xu Jingming and Tutenmu, standing face to face from a distance, unleashed their illusory worlds simultaneously. Two massive illusory worlds descended into reality! ¡°This, this¡­¡± ¡°This is an illusory world?¡± The Origin lifeforms and Void Celestial cosmic legends were stunned by the sight. The illusory worlds were previously hidden in an ethereal state, undetectable. But once they descended into reality, they turned from blurry illusions to clear and realistic celestial bodies, each with a diameter of over ten light-years. The descent of the illusory worlds alone caused spacetime waves, reducings and stars to dust. Xu Jingming¡¯s illusory world was 12.6 light-years in diameter and blurry. Tutenmu¡¯s illusory world was evenrger, with a diameter of 13.9 light-years. It was suffused with darkness and scarlet light. Bam! Bam! Bam! Countless celestial bodies exploded, and asteroids were obliterated as the two huge illusory worlds descended into reality, causing chaos among the celestial bodies in the area. The two ethereal realms were on a collision course. Just before they collided, a massive burst of dissipated World Force erupted and collided! The stronger the illusory world, the stronger the World Force. Let¡¯s see how strong your World Force is, Tutenmu thought to himself. He summoned all his might, unleashing a surge of World Force in a bid to obliterate the opposing realm. He¡¯s my first opponent of the Heart Realm lineage; I have to treat him seriously! Xu Jingming also mobilized his massive World Force to fight. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The World Forces of both parties collided, exploding spacetime and obliterating all matter. The surrounding ten light-years boiled over as spacetime was like boiling water, with the bubbles exploding into steam. ¡°This is the strength of the strongest cosmic legends?¡± ¡°The attacks span more than ten light-years. The attacks from every spot are terrifying to the extreme!¡± The other cosmic legends trembled at the sight of this strength. ¡°These two monsters!¡± Even the Void Celestials were rmed, despite knowing how terrifying the three strongest cosmic legends were. They rarely fought at maximum power. Tutenmu¡¯s attacks on other cosmic legends were so powerful that he didn¡¯t even need to descend into reality to achieve victory. ¡­ Xu Jingming and Tutenmu stood facing each other, their massive illusory worlds closing in. The World Forces were in a fierce collision. I¡¯m actually at a slight disadvantage in the collision of World Forces? Tutenmu frowned slightly, finding it unbelievable. I maintain the illusory world with a high-dimensional weapon. How can I be losing? He couldn¡¯t afford to lose this battle. He hade prepared with his high-dimensional weapon! I used the seven-colored technique of Eight Directions Map to push my illusory world to its current state, but I only have a small advantage? Xu Jingming thought to himself. From the looks of it, I can¡¯t underestimate Tutenmu. His illusory world was sustained solely by him, as he didn¡¯t have a high-dimensional weapon suitable for constructing an illusory world. The battle is on to see whose illusory world¡¯s foundation is stronger. Xu Jingming looked ahead as the two worlds collided. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! With a paradoxically weakmotion from the collision, the two worlds were infiltrating each other. Xu Jingming and Tutenmu¡¯s expressions grew serious. ¡°The moment of truth,¡± the Void Celestial cosmic legends dered, their gazes fixed. ¡°The impact may appear weak, but one world will emerge victorious, infiltrating and consuming the other.¡± The Void Celestials¡¯ cosmic legends were well-versed as they observed intently. ¡°Tutenmu poured much effort into Hell Nightmare Realm,¡± the massive celestial body noted. ¡°Even with Human Wu Ming¡¯s talent, world-building takes time. He will struggle in a real showdown.¡± ¡°Building an illusory world is no easy feat,¡± the beguiling woman concurred. ¡°From construction to lifeform creation to world upkeep, it requires immense energy and time.¡± ¡°Human Wu Ming is inexperienced. His world is likely simple,¡± the massive celestial body added. Turns out, they were half-correct. Three Threads of the Heart Realm was just another average Eternal realm legacy. Although Wu Ming¡¯s construction of the illusory world was far from perfect, with no training in the ¡®precise¡¯ method, he did something incredible. He brought to life plenty of illusionary creatures, and none of them were ordinary! All of them were crafted from Heart Realm Force and imbued with emotions using the seven-colored secret technique, making theme to life. It¡¯s said, high mountains are made famous by immortals and deep waters by dragons. In the same vein, the life within an illusory world was what truly brought it to life. And with Xu Jingming¡¯s extraordinary creatures, he brought his illusory world to new heights. ¡­ The worlds of illusion collided in a burst of energy, their boundaries blurring as they seeped into each other. Xu Jingming and Tutenmu locked eyes from a distance, both determined to be the first to prate the other¡¯s world and emerge victorious. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± the human Origin lifeforms watching from the protected Lv. 10 battle murmured in confusion. ¡°Why aren¡¯t Lord Wu Ming and Tutenmu attacking each other?¡± Lan Zhu raised his gaze. ¡°Do you think they¡¯re actually standing there?¡± he asked. ¡°They¡¯re both psychic existences. What we see might not be their true form.¡± ¡°Not necessarily there?¡± The team members were puzzled. ¡°Their real bodies could be hidden deep within the illusion,¡± Lan Zhu exined. ¡°The figures we see might only be a projection of their Heart Realm power. Ordinary cosmic legends aren¡¯t even qualified to injure them.¡± Understanding dawned on the Origin lifeforms. ¡°Even if we find their true form and kill them,¡± Lan Zhu said with a shake of his head, ¡°it won¡¯t matter. They have the power of third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms. It¡¯s far beyond what we, as mere cosmic legends, canprehend.¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming and Tutenmu were stunned as their illusory worlds merged. So an illusory world can be constructed in such a way? Xu Jingming controlled the infiltration, discovering that Tutenmu¡¯s world was a maze of stability. I¡¯ve learned something new. The structure of the Heart Realm¡¯s Three Threads is more abstract and not that detailed. Xu Jingming learned valuable lessons. Although his illusory world was simple, Xu Jingming realized that the deeper the heritage of a world, the quicker it could infiltrate. No matter how brilliant Tutenmu¡¯s technique was, there were many obstacles in the illusory world. Xu Jingming had the advantage, focusing on offense while Tutenmu was forced to defend. What¡¯s going on? Why is his world so strong? Tutenmu found it unbelievable. He could sense that Xu Jingming¡¯s illusory world was too dense! It appeared to be slightly smaller in diameter, but its foundation was robust. The world was dense, and it suppressed everything. Tutenmu¡¯s world was tight but its heritage weak. It was unable to withstand the pressure and was being infiltrated on all levels. ¡°I¡¯ve found you.¡± Xu Jingming smiled as he sensed Tutenmu¡¯s true body and the core of the illusory world¡ªa piece of paper. So it¡¯s an illusory world constructed using a high-dimensional weapon as its core. Xu Jingmingpletely understood. It was no wonder the World Force was so powerful; it was no wonder it couldst more than five minutes under his illusory world¡¯s pration. The moment he discovered it, the oue was already decided. Boom! Boom! The fundamental forces of the world targeted Tutenmu¡¯s true body and the piece of paper. ¡°Ah!¡± Tutenmu¡¯s manifested figure dissipated, and his true body was exposed. He endured the corrosion of Xu Jingming¡¯s illusory world, and his face instantly distorted. The emotional strength of more than 100 billion illusory lifeforms became the foundation of the world, constantly corroding and confusing Tutenmu. Tutenmu¡¯s face twisted with anger as he struggled to keep hisposure. ¡°I lost, Wu Ming. Are you brave enough to show your true form and take my strike?¡± Tutenmu was still searching for Xu Jingming¡¯s true form. ¡°I¡¯ll oblige,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile. ¡°This body can be considered my true form.¡± One true form maintained the illusory world, and another would take the strike. ¡°You impress me even more,¡± Tutenmu said through gritted teeth. The mental corruption of Xu Jingming¡¯s illusion was terrifying, obliterating other cosmic legends in an instant. Tutenmu¡¯s ability to withstand it for so long showed his incredible resistance. ¡°Take this!¡± Tutenmu growled, shooting a purple glow from his eyes and into Xu Jingming¡¯s body. Xu Jingming was ready to sacrifice this clone and experience Tutenmu¡¯s strike. Purple light entered his body. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness were bombarded with all sorts of sins, but he remained calm and pure like a lotus flower. He even had the seven-colored technique to purify his sins and withstand the corruption. ¡°That¡¯s all?¡± Xu Jingming said with a gentle shake of his head, his expression unchanged. The grimacing Tutenmu revealed a look of disappointment when he saw this, and he felt a little mncholic. He had lost. He had lost in every way. Chapter 662 - 662 Celestial Body Lineage 662 Celestial Body Lineage Tutenmu¡¯s sudden bout of mncholy resulted in aplete defeat. His mind and consciousness crumbled, causing his illusory world to evaporate into nothing. Huh? The human Origin lifeforms on the Lv. 10 battle and the Void Celestials watched in surprise as Tutenmu turned to ashes, leaving only a single high-dimensional weapon¡ªa special piece of paper¡ªfloating in space. Xu Jingming¡¯s illusory world dispelled as he quickly grabbed the piece of paper. I defeated Tutenmu? Xu Jingming gazed down at the piece of paper in his hand and knew instantly that this was the high-dimensional weapon Tutenmu had used to power the Hell Nightmare World. With it, he could revolutionize the structure of his illusory world. He wasn¡¯t too surprised to obtain the treasure. He felt a rush of emotions wash over him as he absorbed the fact that he had defeated Tutenmu. Tutenmu was the one¡­ who had once turned him into a test subject, corrupting him with high-dimensional powers and tormenting him for over a thousand years. But today, he had triumphed over Tutenmu! In fact, the oue of this battle was within my expectations, Xu Jingming thought. Xu Jingming had learned a lot of information from the dean and the ruins he had explored in the Heart Realm, giving him a clear understanding of his strength. He had relied on the Heart of Cleansing Lotus to fend off the high-dimensional corruption, and it had paid off. The Heart of Cleansing Lotus was rare and a basic requirement for the half-step third realm¡¯s Red Lotus Fire. The Eight Directions Map was another unexpected reward for Xu Jingming; it was the prize that half-step third realm powerhouses would kill for. With this map, Xu Jingming honed his mind and raised it to the Seven-Colored realm. Compared to just the Heart of Cleansing Lotus, he had already advanced to the Seven-Colored realm. With my extremely powerful mind, I can cultivate any secret technique of the Heart Realm to a rtively high level. It¡¯s only natural to defeat Tutenmu, Xu Jingming thought. Of the twobat techniques, the illusory world was moremon, but the Red Lotus Fire was a creation of Master of Abyssal Void and purely offensive. ¡­ Xu Jingming had known what was toe, but the onlookers were still stunned. ¡°We did it, we won!¡± The Origin lifeforms cried out in shock. Lan Zhu was in disbelief. ¡°He defeated one of the three strongest legends of the Void Celestials?¡± The news quickly spread among the top ranks of humanity through the virtual world. The Cosmic Human Alliance officials, the 17 top factions, the royal families, and the elite families received thetest news. They were all shocked as they watched the battle between Xu Jingming and Tutenmu through the virtual world. The power of the collision between the two massive illusions was awe-inspiring. When Tutenmu lost and died with a scream as the world crumbled, the sight of Xu Jingming picking up the piece of paper sent adrenaline pumping through their veins. ¡°Wu Ming won.¡± ¡°He defeated the Void Celestial, Tutenmu!¡± ¡°Heavens, he took down one of the Void Celestials¡¯s three strongest cosmic legends?¡± Even Redmond couldn¡¯t achieve more than a tie! The Void Celestials couldn¡¯t defeat Redmond, but Redmond was likewise too weak to defeat the three of them. They possessed third-realm high-dimensional powers that gave them unbeatable life-preserving abilities. Only Xu Jingming, who also grasped the power of the Heart Realm, had a chance of defeating someone like Tutenmu. The others couldn¡¯t locate Tutenmu¡¯s true form! ¡°Wu Ming is too powerful.¡± ¡°Does defeating one of the Void Celestials¡¯ three strongest cosmic legends make Deputy Dean Wu Ming the strongest cosmic legend?¡± The human factions were filled with excitement. For too long they had been oppressed by the Void Celestials. It was typical for the Void Celestials to win even when they were outnumbered. It was typical for the Void Celestials to defeat the human race. The human racecked confidence when facing the Void Celestials. But today¡­ Xu Jingming did what no one in history had done. In fact, it was normal. Very few people in human history had ever been corrupted by third-realm high-dimensional powers. Xu Jingming was the only one who could withstand the corruption and master these powers. Only by mastering third-realm high-dimensional powers could one hope to defeat one of the Void Celestials¡¯ strongest cosmic legends. ****** I lost. Big time. Tutenmu was in a funk, a deep depression. His go-to¡ªthe illusory world he¡¯d relied on¡ªcoupled with his high-dimensional weapon, had failed him. Wu Ming had easily shrugged off the fatal strike Tutenmu had honed for years. He didn¡¯t even blink. Tutenmu berated himself. He¡¯d worked his way up through a legacy, finally mastering the Heart Realm Force with great difficulty. But Wu Ming didn¡¯t have a legacy. He had been corrupted, forcing himself to grasp the Heart Realm Force. He was stronger in mind, so much stronger. Tutenmu knew the truth. How long had he cultivated? How long had Wu Ming? The gap would only grow wider. ¡°Tutenmu, are you giving up just like that?¡± A voice boomed through the projection. ¡°You can lose, but we Void Celestials can¡¯t! If you can¡¯t defeat Wu Ming, I will!¡± Tutenmu was shocked, speechless. ¡­ In space. Xu Jingming stared at the piece of paper in his hand when a powerful aura descended, causing him to look up in surprise. Huh? A massive celestial body appeared before him¡ªit was massive! A with a diameter of 0.6 light-years and unlike the typical celestial body. This was different because of its sturdiness, descending from high-dimensional space and creating a huge impact far more intense than the collision between two illusory worlds. Despite the surrounding cosmic spacetime boiling and erupting, the remained intact. A huge face appeared on its surface, staring down at Xu Jingming. ¡°Wu Ming.¡± The huge¡¯s voice rumbled, causing spacetime to crack. Monyuto, one of the Void Celestial¡¯s three strongest legends. Xu Jingming looked at the other party. ¡°You may have defeated Tutenmu, but you will never kill him. As for me, you¡¯re not even qualified to injure me.¡± A voice that rumbled from the boomed. Xu Jingming red at the other party. He felt the other party¡¯s anger. ¡°It looks like you¡¯re unconvinced.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and said, ¡°Then, I¡¯ll beat you into submission.¡± ¡°Haha, I¡¯m looking forward to you defeating me, but¡­ your Heart Realm Force lineage is nothing against our Celestial Body lineage,¡± the huge said as it charged over. Its surface had a diameter of more than half a light-year, one equal to high-dimensional materials. This collision was going to be catastrophic. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind enveloped the massive with an illusory world. Boom! Boom! But even with his full force, the massive¡¯s impact was too much for him to handle. The illusory world, as grand as it was with all its World Force, was only an illusion after all. Infiltrate. Xu Jingming tried to corrode the with his mind, but it was like a fortress imprable to his Heart Realm Force. It¡¯s really the case. Xu Jingming was secretly surprised. The Celestial Body lineage is anotherrge school of thought for high-dimensional lifeforms. Theypletely abandon their original bodies and transform their bodies into high-dimensional celestial bodies. Their ultimate goal is to transform into celestial bodies like the Primordial Star. Although I¡¯ve never heard of anyone reaching the end, there are also high-dimensional lifeforms who have reached the third realm. Monyuto cultivates one of the Void Celestials¡¯ five legacies, Dark Hell Celestial Body, Xu Jingming thought. One characteristic of the Celestial Body lineage is their massive size. Their attacks are unimaginably powerful, and their defense is ridiculously strong. Their minds, consciousness, and bodies are perfectly one! Only by destroying their bodies can I injure their minds. Xu Jingming knew how terrifying this lineage was. It represented the limits of the body type¡ªit was stronger than Monhado! After all, it was a third-realm legacy! Their celestial bodies are massive, and it¡¯s very difficult to damage even 1/10,000th of them. And even by doing so to their minds and consciousness, it doesn¡¯t affect them much. Xu Jingming also felt a headache. The Celestial Body lineage and the Heart Realm Force lineage were two extremes. One took the mental direction. The other took the physical direction. At its end was immense power. Boom! Boom! The huge celestial body¡¯s dense gravity caused spacetime to copse, and its charge affected the stability of the illusory world. Dispel! Forced to dispel the illusory world, Xu Jingming watched as it shrunk to the size of an egg and returned to his palm. The huge celestial body suddenly pulled everything toward it. Be it a pull or push, the celestial body¡¯s might was unimaginable. The suction formed a spacetime vortex that Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t protect the Lv. 10 battle from. The Lv. 10 battle flew over. ¡°Not good. He can¡¯t block it.¡± Lan Zhu grunted as he strained to block the force. But his efforts were in vain; his resistance was just too weak. ¡°How is this possible?¡± The Origin lifeform team were frantically trying to control the Lv. 10 battle, but it was like a tiny speck in the vast sea, powerless against the pull of the massive celestial body. This spacetime ispletely under his control, Xu Jingming thought, realizing the gravity of the situation. As a psychic entity, I can easily escape, but I can¡¯t bring anyone else with me. The Celestial Body lineage was not as exotic as the Heart Realm; theirbat techniques were simple and straightforward. But executed with a high-dimensional celestial body, they were unbreakable. I may not be a high-dimensional lifeform yet, but this celestial body is close to bing one, the huge celestial body was filled with confidence. Ever since he gained sess in the Celestial Body lineage and became a cosmic legend, he was unmatched. Xu Jingming watched as the Lv. 10 battle was sucked towards the celestial body, a deep sigh escaping him. I thought I could use themon illusory world to defeat the cosmic legends, but it seems it¡¯s not enough. The Void Celestials¡¯ heritage is still too strong, he thought, a flicker of me appearing at the tip of his finger. It was the Cleansing Lotus Fire, a secret technique passed down by the third-realm existence, Master of the Abyssal Void¡ªRed Lotus Fire. Purely offensive, it burned everything in its path. The down and out Tutenmu¡ªwho was watching the projection¡ªsaw the me ignite on Xu Jingming¡¯s finger. Cleansing Lotus Fire? Tutenmu¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Monyuto, run! That¡¯s Cleansing Lotus Fire!¡± Tutenmu shouted to hispanion through the projection. He knew that even at its lowest level, once mastered, it was an attack on the level of a high-dimensional being. The huge celestial body received Tutenmu¡¯s warning. Buzz. With a flick of his finger, Xu Jingming unleashed the Cleansing Lotus Fire, obliterating everything in its path, including the huge celestial body. It started small, but quickly consumed the entire celestial body, turning it into a zing fireball. Xu Jingming gazed upon the breathtaking scene with a sense of satisfaction. Chapter 663 - 663 Influencing an Era 663 Influencing an Era Monyuto was one of the baddest cosmic legends in the Void Celestials crew. His body was a giant celestial body, and no one¡ªexcept the higher-dimensional life forms¡ªcould touch him. ¡°Wh¡ª¡± Lan Zhu and the Origin life forms watched, stunned as the giant fireball zed over the Level 10 battle. It was brighter andrger than any star they had ever seen. And the fire? Cleansing Lotus Fire. The Void Celestial cosmic legends were in disbelief as they stared at the giant fireball. ¡°How did this happen?¡± they muttered. ¡°Human Wu Ming!¡± Many Void Celestial cosmic legends stared at the ck-robed human man on the projection that evoked many emotions: fear, disbelief, admiration¡­ ¡°This me is that powerful?¡± The celestial body was aplicated structure, with manyyers of protection from the outside in. However, the Cleansing Lotus Fire burned through it all. The burning happened too quickly, devouring one-third of the body in the blink of an eye in an unabated manner. I can¡¯t block it! It just doesn¡¯t work! The huge celestial body was extremely rmed as he tried to fight back, but it was no use. The Cleansing Lotus Fire was too strong. Then, a voice spoke to the celestial body¡¯s consciousness: ¡°You can¡¯t block it. Come back.¡± A mysterious force enveloped the burning fireball. Poof! It was gone. Huh? Xu Jingming gazed at the breathtakingndscape before him, but his brows furrowed in a frown. ording to his calctions, he would be able to incinerate the massive celestial body in just five seconds. That power is mysterious and vast, far beyond my level. Did a high-dimensional lifeform get involved? High-dimensional lifeforms were not allowed to bully the weak, but it wasmon for them to save the weak. ¡°This battle is over,¡± Xu Jingming dered, looking at the Level 10 battle beside him. ¡°Everyone, you can return.¡± ¡°Thank you, Lord Wu Ming (Deputy Dean Wu Ming).¡± The Level 10 team members were overjoyed, no matter which of the 17 top factions they came from. They all held Xu Jingming in high regard and felt honored to have him on their side. ¡°Deputy Dean Wu Ming defeated many Void Celestial cosmic legends today.¡± Lan Zhu sighed. ¡°In the entire universe, he¡¯s the strongest below high-dimensional lifeforms.¡± Xu Jingming smiled calmly and replied, ¡°Leave first.¡± He had no reason to be proud. So what if he was the strongest cosmic legend? High-dimensional lifeforms controlled the fate of the universe. And in this universe, the Void Celestials led by Gumo were the strongest. The more I understand the half-step third realm, the more I understand how terrifying Gumo is. Xu Jingming had mixed emotions. Gumo is the true foundation and heritage of the Void Celestials. The human race is far inferior. His most precious legacy, the Eight Directions Map, had been taken by a half-step third-realm expert¡ªLiu Mangxing¡ªandter passed down to his child. Valley Goldstone, who had lived for 150 Abyssal Eras, was also half a step into the third realm. Contesting over Monhado¡¯s legacy after his death wiped out all species in his home universe, and he too was half a step into the third realm. For a half-step third realm¡­ the items they found trivial exceeded Xu Jingming¡¯s imagination! But Gumo was a living half-step third-realm expert, with five knownplete third-realm legacies and many half-step third-realm legacies, not to mention countless high-dimensional treasures. Xu Jingming knew very well that the human race wascking. Even in high-dimensional space, the three Paramounts of the human race lived on Myriad Star Ind and were always prepared to enter the Mother Stream at any moment. Humans were already considered impressive for their ability to escape, but many Eternal Realm powerhouses couldn¡¯t even escape from Gumo. Whoosh. With no more Void Celestials in sight after waiting for 30 seconds, Xu Jingming disappeared. ****** A goldenke shimmered, stretching into infinity. Suddenly, a huge fireball appeared above the water, radiating intense heat. Cleansing Lotus Fire? The golden figure on the surface of theke gazed upon it, and with a flick of his wrist, the Cleansing Lotus Fire was extinguished, leaving behind a tattered sphere. A thickyer of the sphere¡¯s surface was burned away, and its interior was riddled with holes. ¡°Supremacy Golden Light,¡± the sphere greeted as it began to heal itself, rapidly shrinking in size. Hu! Hu! The purple-robed Tutenmu and the bewitching woman were also summoned as they appeared in midair. The huge body, the bewitching woman, and Tutenmunded on theke and looked at the golden figure respectfully. Supremacy Golden Light was a high-dimensional being at the peak of the Eternal realm, and he was able to permanently reside in the universe due to his unique bodyposition. He was also the strongest Void Celestial in the universe under normal circumstances. As for Gumo? Gumo¡¯s true body was too powerful! He wouldn¡¯t easily return to their universe. ¡°Tutenmu,¡± the golden figure boomed, ¡°you were the one who nted the true projection of Master of the Abyssal Void into Wu Ming¡¯s mind, corrupting him and forcing him to take Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s path.¡± ¡°Yes, I did,¡± Tutenmu replied respectfully. ¡°But Master of the Abyssal Void has been dead for eons,¡± the golden figure continued. ¡°Although his legacy isn¡¯t third-realmplete, some branch legacies can still be passed down. Wu Ming probably used that projection to gain the Red Lotus Fire legacy.¡± Tutenmu felt a twinge of envy and helplessness. He had not even obtained the Red Lotus Fire himself. Of course, even if he obtained it, he couldn¡¯t gain basic mastery. ¡°The threshold for half-step third-realm legacies is incredibly high, and even harder to cultivate,¡± the golden figure exined. ¡°Most high-dimensional lifeforms can only reach ck Lotus Fire, and very few can reach the ultimate realm.¡± The stronger the legacy, the harder it was to reach the ultimate realm. ¡°Wu Ming¡¯s Cleansing Lotus Fire has already reached the Two-leaf Cleansing Lotus realm,¡± the golden figure continued. ¡°The three of you are no match for him.¡± Tutenmu, the huge celestial body, and the bewitching woman were filled with mixed emotions. ¡°In this era, the cosmic legends of us Void Celestials are overshadowed by these puny humans.¡± The golden figure chuckled. ¡°But that¡¯s a good thing; it keeps you humble.¡± ¡°We were ipetent,¡± Tutenmu whispered. ¡°We brought shame to the Void Celestials,¡± the huge celestial body added. ¡°Monyuto, you need to be careful,¡± the golden figure warned. ¡°Reviving you was a huge effort,parable to reviving millions of Origin lifeforms. I wouldn¡¯t have done it for anyone else.¡± Reviving such a massive being was exhausting. The golden figure preferred to stay out of the battles of low-dimensional lifeforms, believing death was just a form of training. But reviving Monyuto was a different matter. ¡°I¡¯ll avoid Wu Ming,¡± the huge celestial body promised. Cultivating the Celestial Body lineage was resource-intensive, and he did not want to face the Cleansing Lotus Fire again. ¡°Low-dimensional lifeforms are nothing but babies,¡± the golden figure dered. ¡°Being a high-dimensional lifeform is just the beginning.¡± ¡°We understand.¡± The huge celestial body, the bewitching woman, and Tutenmu all dreamed of bing high-dimensional lifeforms. ¡°Wu Ming is talented, Tutenmu,¡± the golden figure pointed out. ¡°Possessing him over and over again can help you too.¡± Tutenmu nodded. He also understood this. It¡¯s fine if I lose this time! If Human Wu Ming bes a high-dimensional lifeform, and through my repeated possessions, I can also use this opportunity to be a high-dimensional lifeform. It would still be a victory for me! Winning or losing a battle was inconsequential. The most important thing was bing a high-dimensional lifeform. ¡°Our test subjects are far less talented than Wu Ming,¡± the bewitching woman added. ¡°Wu Ming is rare and talented,¡± the huge celestial body admitted. He was not upset about his loss. Although the Celestial Body lineage was not inferior to the Heart Realm Force lineage, Wu Ming had surpassed him in the Heart Realm Force lineage. ****** This battle naturally couldn¡¯t be kept a secret, and the news of the battle spread fast throughout the universe. ¡°An impressive genius has appeared in this era of the human race.¡± ¡°He actually suppressed the Void Celestials and became the strongest cosmic legend in the universe.¡± ¡°It¡¯s impressive for a corrupted test subject to grow to this extent.¡± The various species were very surprised. For years, the Void Celestials were the top dogs, the strongest among both high-dimensional and low-dimensional lifeforms. But that was before Wu Ming stepped in and broke the convention! All the species believed this to be a temporary shift; they all knew that once Wu Ming became a high-dimensional lifeform, the title would return to the Void Celestials. ¡­ The impact of Xu Jingming¡¯s attack on the Void Celestial battlefield was massive. The three strongest legends were unwilling to fight him again, and the Void Celestials had to reduce their offensive intensity. Once they forced Human Wu Ming into the arena¡­ the Void Celestials wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything. Therefore, they gave the order to reduce the intensity of the battle with the human race. ¡°The Void Celestials don¡¯t want to force you into the battle,¡± cksky said with a smile. ¡°And the Hellion battlefield fears you. Your presence has decreased the intensity of the two most important human race battlefields.¡± ¡°I may only have a moment¡¯s influence,¡± Xu Jingming said. With him in this era, the situation changed. But to truly change the status of the human race, he had to be a powerful high-dimensional lifeform, one that even Gumo had to take seriously. ¡°Influencing an era is already impressive,¡± cksky added. ¡°But the sh between high-dimensional lifeforms is much moreplicated.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I have a long way to go. My first priority is to construct a high-dimensional body and be a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± ¡­ To construct a lifeform of high dimensions, Xu Jingming knew he needed to master the anatomy of the high-dimensional body. With a meticulous eye, he dissected the 302 construction methods handed down by the dean. As the years passed, his speed increased, but the task took over a thousand years toplete. I¡¯m 2,887 years old this year. Xu Jingming sat at his desk on Earth, surrounded by mounds of data on the projection. I¡¯ve dissected all 302 high-dimensional bodies. Oh right, Grandpa and the others don¡¯t have much time left¡­ The weight of his impending loss weighed heavily on Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. Chapter 664 - 664 Passing of Old Friends (1) 664 Passing of Old Friends (1) Li Miaomiao walked into the study with a tray of fruit and found her husband, Xu Jingming, lost in thought in front of a nk projection screen. ¡°Miaomiao,¡± he said, turning to her. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± she asked, concerned. ¡°Grandpa and our parents are in their 2,900s,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Most of them don¡¯t have much time left.¡± ¡°What do you n to do?¡± she asked. Other than Mr. Xu, who was quite talented on the evolutionary path and had reached Lv. 8 with the help of the Evolutionary Guide, the other elders were ordinary cosmic lifeforms. ¡°Extend their lifespans, of course,¡± he replied. ¡°It¡¯s my duty to do so.¡± But Li Miaomiao was worried. ¡°The free service to extend life by bing an Origin lifeform is only offered to great schrs with a Lv. 100 educational level or those with special reasons¡­¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°There¡¯s still some quota left.¡± ¡°Cosmic legends are qualified to apply! Great schrs who have contributed enough are also qualified,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Using external forces to be an Origin lifeform requires 100 million credits to be deducted for the first nominee. The second requires 200 million credits, the third is 500 million credits, followed by 1 billion, 2 billion, 5 billion, 10 billion, 20 billion¡­¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s expression changed at the cost. ¡°That much credit? 100 million credits can buy ten Milky Ways! How much did you umte before you became a cosmic legend?¡± Ordinary cosmic legends rarely nominated their families. ¡°I¡¯ve thought about it. Grandpa, our parents, you, our daughter, and the two kids,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°This is my temporary list.¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t the nominations very precious?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Won¡¯t it be too much? In fact, I think living for thousands or tens of thousands of years is already a lot. There¡¯s no need to force it.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not forcing it.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Since I can do it, why shouldn¡¯t I? Family is the most important thing to me.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°And with the Evolutionary Guide, many of you are Lv. 8 and far from the end of your lifespans,¡± Xu Jingming continued. ¡°Only Grandpa, my mother, and your parents require the help of external forces. That¡¯s a total of four people.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Four people will require 1.8 billion credits. The fifth nominee will skyrocket the cost even further.¡± ¡­ The couple confirmed it, and they acted fast, keeping their ns a secret. The couple personally invited the four elders, sending them to the Cosmic Human Alliance headquarters for a transformation into Origin lifeforms. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Grandpa Xu, Li Chen¡¯an, his wife, and Mrs. Xu woke up to find their bodies had changed beyond recognition. ¡°What happened to us?¡± Li Chen¡¯an and his wife were stunned when they noticed their once white hair had turned ck, restoring them to their youthful appearance. ¡°Jingming applied for you to be Origin lifeforms with the help of external forces,¡± Li Miaomiao exined. ¡°Origin lifeforms?¡± Li Chen¡¯an and his wife couldn¡¯t believe what they were hearing. ¡°Our bodies?¡± Grandpa Xu was in shock as he saw his body turn into smoke and then solidify again. ¡°This is Cosmic Force? I can actually be an Origin lifeform. Grandson, it¡¯s not easy to get a spot, right?¡± Mrs. Xu was equally amazed. ¡°I heard that even the emperors of the three royal families aren¡¯t qualified to nominate anyone.¡± As Xu Jingming¡¯s mother, Mrs. Xu had led a carefree life for many years and was well-informed about the inner workings of the cosmic human race. ¡°Mom,¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°your son is much better than them.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go back.¡± Xu Jingming led his family back to Earth. Whoosh! He instantly returned to Earth from the distant Cosmic Human Alliance headquarters. ¡°We crossed multiple cosmic sectors and traveled more than ten billion light-years in an instant.¡± Grandpa Xu looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°This eldest grandson of mine is getting more and more impressive.¡± From being a professional eSports yer and a gaming streamer in his youth, to now bing an Origin lifeform with a lifespan of 30,000 years, he was soaring to new heights thanks to his grandson. ¡­ Li Chen¡¯an and his wife lived on a private. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Five spaceships arrived at the private together. ¡°Dad, Mom.¡± ¡°Dad, Mom.¡± Three men and two women visited Li Chen¡¯an and his wife. Ever since Li Chen¡¯an and his wife became cosmic lifeforms, they had five more children in their long lifespan, giving Li Miaomiao some younger siblings. After so many years of development, the Li family was considered a rather famous family among cosmic humans. ¡°Dad, Mom, we don¡¯t have many years left to live.¡± ¡°Please beg Sister to help us.¡± ¡°Dad, Mom, we want to live on.¡± The three men and two women rushed over together to seek Li Chen¡¯an and his wife¡¯s help. ¡°Jingming and Miaomiao didn¡¯t have it easy to help us be Origin lifeforms.¡± Li Chen¡¯an looked at his children. ¡°Their own child, Xu Lixing, is only a cosmic lifeform. How can they help you?¡± ¡°Xu Lixing is a Lv. 8 cosmic lifeform. She¡¯s not in a hurry,¡± a son said, ¡°but we are. I¡¯m already in my 2,600s this year.¡± ¡°Your sister has done so much for the family,¡± Li Chen¡¯an said. ¡°She even got an Evolutionary Guide for you, but you couldn¡¯t be cosmic lifeforms on your own. Look at the Xu family¡ªtheir juniors cultivate much harder than you.¡± Chapter 665 - 665 Passing of Old Friends (2) 665 Passing of Old Friends (2) ¡°Our Li family¡¯s talents are severelycking to begin with.¡± ¡°Even Sister took years to be a cosmic lifeform, and only with the personal guidance of Jingming,¡± another added. The three men and two women argued. ¡°Listen to me, Dad,¡± one of them begged. ¡°Jingming is now the top person in the cosmic human race below the Paramount realm. Sure, Origin lifeform spots are rare, but if he can help four of us, he can help the younger ones.¡± ¡°Dad, Mom,¡± all of them pleaded. But Li Chen¡¯an shook his head. ¡°Your sister has made it clear how difficult it is to apply for a spot. Even the younger generation of the Xu family can¡¯t meet the requirements, so don¡¯t get your hopes up. 3,000 years of life is enough, what more do you want? Let me be clear, don¡¯t disturb your sister and brother-inw. Trust me, if you anger your brother-inw, you¡¯ll regret it.¡± We won¡¯t go to Jingming, but we¡¯ll go to Sister.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll go to Sister ourselves.¡± The temptation of living longer was enough to make their once obedient children go crazy. The closer they came to the end of their lives, the more they yearned for the chance to be Origin lifeforms. Why couldn¡¯t they have the same opportunity as their parents? ****** Li Miaomiao was the one who usually took care of the Li family¡¯s affairs. She didn¡¯t want to burden Xu Jingming with any of it. ¡°Master, Xiaoqing.¡± Xu Jingming arrived to see Dai Tongda and Dai Xiaoqing. Dai Tongdacked an Evolutionary Guide, and despite the resources Xu Jingming had given him and his junior sister, they were still far from reaching Lv. 8. ¡°Jingming.¡± ¡°Senior Brother.¡± Dai Tongda and Dai Xiaoqing were also very surprised by Xu Jingming¡¯s arrival. Xu Jingming had long been ¡®deified.¡¯ He was the greatest leader of Earth¡¯s civilization and an extremely dazzling figure of the human race. He was even recognized as a new Paramount existence. With such a figure visiting, the Dai family naturally stirred. The others left, and only Dai Tongda and Dai Xiaoqing apanied him. ¡°Time flies, and I¡¯m already over 2,900 years old,¡± Dai Tongda said with a smile. ¡°Xiaoqing and I have silver hair, but you still look young, Jingming.¡± ¡°He¡¯ll be a Paramount in the future,¡± Dai Xiaoqing said admiringly. ¡°Unfortunately, we won¡¯t be able to see it.¡± ¡°Is there anything I can help with?¡± Xu Jingming asked. Dai Tongda and Dai Xiaoqing looked at each other. ¡°The Pearwood Group already helps us enough. There¡¯s nothing troubling us,¡± Dai Tongda said. Xu Jingming nodded in understanding. ¡°The virtual worlds in the virtual have fulfilled all our childhood imaginations,¡± Dai Tongda remarked with emotion. ¡°This life has been exciting.¡± Dai Xiaoqing nced at her father. ¡°He¡¯s never been able to forget my mother, but he¡¯s carefree in other aspects.¡± Dai Tongda was stunned, his wrinkled face filled with memories. Compared to his wife, all the other women he had met in the years after her death were nothing. ¡°Master, Xiaoqing,¡± Xu Jingming said, catching their attention. ¡°Remember what I¡¯m about to tell you.¡± The two of them looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Don¡¯t wait until thest day of your life,¡± Xu Jingming warned. ¡°Pass away two weeks before the true end.¡± With advanced technology, cosmic lifeforms could nowst until the very end. ¡°Two weeks before?¡± Dai Tongda and Dai Xiaoqing asked, confused. ¡°When I be a Paramount in the future, I have a chance of changing the fate of low-dimensional lifeforms,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°I can revive you. Even your wife can be revived.¡± Dai Tongda¡¯s wife had died at a young age, so she was far from her true end. ¡°Really?¡± Dai Tongda was in disbelief, dreaming of seeing his wife again. ¡°There¡¯s only hope,¡± Xu Jingming said. It was difficult to nurture spawn, and the only legacy Xu Jingming knew was Monhado. In the future, as a high-dimensional lifeform, he might acquire a new technique. But one thing was certain¡­ Xu Jingming wanted his wife, daughter, and many others to have a long lifespan. ¡°Understood, we understand,¡± Dai Tongda said, his eyes burning with excitement. Dai Xiaoqing asked, ¡°Is there a limit to the number of spots?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll talk about those spots when I bring you back to life,¡± Xu Jingming replied. He didn¡¯t know how many he¡¯d be able to revive, but he knew there were a lot of them based on Monhado. The 3,000 Emissaries were a small fraction of the spawn. ¡­ As Xu Jingming worked tirelessly to create a high-dimensional body, he visited his friends. Thanks to Xu Jingming¡¯s resources and his own talent, his master, Liu Hai, finally became an Origin lifeform. Most of his friends were reaching the end of their lives. Earth, cemetery. He stood alone at a cemetery on Earth, in front of a tombstone. ¡°Shuo, you¡¯re gone. Along with the rest of Team Pearwood¡ªWang Yi, Liu Chongyuan, Heng Fang. All gone,¡± Xu Jingming said, looking at the stone. ¡°I still remember our days in the virtual world, participating in the first Firestarter Cup.¡± ¡°Everything remains vivid in my mind. Our opponents, Lei Yunfang, Fang Yu, Zhou Yi, Zhang Qing, Xiong Tianshan, they¡¯re all gone now.¡± Few of Earth¡¯s earliest batch of cosmic lifeforms reached Lv. 8 on their own, and thus couldn¡¯t live past the 3,000-year lifespan limit. Almost everyone from his childhood and adulthood had died and be a part of history. Xu Jingming returned to his old residence on Earth alone. Xu Jingming sat in silence, watching the sun set. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao sat beside him. ¡°I understand why high-dimensional lifeforms rarely return to their homeworld. It¡¯s because their loved ones and friends are long gone,¡± Xu Jingming whispered. ¡°A lifespan of 3,000 years, 10,000 years, 30,000 years, 100,000 years. Over and over again, people will continue to disappear until I¡¯m all alone,¡± Xu Jingming said, his voice barely audible. ¡°That¡¯s the life of a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± Li Miaomiao held her husband¡¯s hand. ¡°The goal of my life is to watch the sun rise and set with you,¡± Xu Jingming said, looking at his wife. ¡°Jingming, my lifespan may be shorter than yours, but I¡¯ll be with you as long as I live,¡± Li Miaomiao said, squeezing his hand. ¡°You¡¯ll live a long, long life.¡± Just as they were lost in their moment, Xu Jingming frowned slightly. Five people had arrived outside theirpound. ¡°Master, Madam¡¯s five younger siblings are here to meet you,¡± the guardian informed them. ¡°They came all the way here?¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s expression changed. Xu Jingming frowned slightly and looked at the Guardian. ¡°Tell them to scram!¡± ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the Guardian replied. ¡°They are prohibited from entering Earth again,¡± Xu Jingming instructed. ¡°Yes, sir,¡± the Guardian replied. The five members of the Li family were expelled from Earth before they could meet Xu Jingming. Chapter 666 - 666 Another Tutenmu Possession (1) 666 Another Tutenmu Possession (1) ¡°Miaomiao, there was nothing I could do,¡± Xu Jingming said, his gaze fixed on his wife. ¡°This situation required a firm hand.¡± ¡°I get it,¡± Li Miaomiao grumbled. ¡°Those five are too greedy. I made it clear they weren¡¯t wee on Earth, yet they still came. They need to learn a lesson.¡± Li Miaomiao didn¡¯t have much of a rtionship with her five younger siblings. Born more than a hundred years after her, she¡¯d never spent much time with them but took care of them out of duty to her parents. Over the years, they had caused her nothing but trouble. ¡°How many can face death?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°A few elders have be Origin lifeforms through external means, and now, others will want the same. We have to be resolute and stop that notion.¡± Xu Jingming had seen many of his great-grandsons grow up, but none were entitled to be Origin lifeforms through external means. He¡¯d watched friends and loved ones die. Even the passing of his wife and daughter were temporarily dyed due to them reaching Lv. 8 thanks to the Evolutionary Guide system. ¡°Three thousand years of wealth and glory is enough,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°We¡¯ve provided them with every evolutionary resource, even an Evolutionary Guide, but they don¡¯t put in the effort. Who can be med?¡± The Evolutionary Guide was ultimately only a guide. If one didn¡¯t bite the bullet and work hard, they wouldn¡¯t be able to reach Lv. 8. ¡°Take it easy,¡± Xu Jingming soothed his wife. ¡°It¡¯s not worth getting upset over.¡± Though angry with her siblings, Li Miaomiao quicklyposed herself. ¡°Jingming, how¡¯s your work on the high-dimensional bodying along?¡± ¡°I failed twice.¡± Xu Jingming frowned. ¡°I¡¯m nning a third attempt soon.¡± He had hit a major roadblock. ¡­ In a frozen wastnd, Xu Jingming sat cross-legged, surrounded by ice and frost. A wisp of Heart Realm Force hovered before him, meticulously crafting the foundation of a high-dimensional body. Crafting the building blocks of these beings is no easy task. Despite my remarkable cognitive speed, it took me a year and a half to construct just one prototype. He gazed upon the prototype. As a cosmic legend who had grasped the Heart Realm, the speed at which his brain worked was obvious. It was obvious how vast andplicated the structure was for him to spend a year and a half constructing it. The greatest challenge is the fourth dimension¡¯s spatialyer¡ªa seemingly small but transcendent realm that defies understanding. I know too little about the spatialyer. Theplexity was only amplified with each added dimension. For example, the difficulty in a two-dimensional world was limited to drawing on a piece of paper. The real universe involved the difficulty of building skyscrapers and spaceships. High-dimensional space had obviously higher difficulty! My Cleansing Lotus me clone has also personally experienced the spatialyer. I¡¯ve also obtained the scales, blood, and other items of high-dimensional lifeforms, as well as the detailed structure of high-dimensional bodies. Xu Jingming shook his head. But my understanding of the spatialyer is still insufficient. The fourth dimension¡ªthe spatialyer¡ªwas most difficult. The other difficulty is to use the Heart Realm Force to construct a high-dimensional body! The dean and the others have provided 302 high-dimensional body structures, but there are only two for the Heart Realm. There are only two examples. To deduce what suits me? As he gazed upon the failed prototype, Xu Jingming felt a headacheing on. My third experiment failed as well. I encounter problems just building the prototype. I¡¯m still far from sess. Next, I¡¯ll make more detailed preparations for my fourth attempt. Xu Jingming was patient, drawing lessons from each failure. ****** In his territory in the Heart Realm. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged, with the jade-green book¡ªEight Directions Map¡ªopen in front of him, flipped to the third page. It was the third space of the Eight Directions Book World. The first level of the Eight Directions Map is the Joy and Anger realm, the second realm is the Seven-Colored realm, and the third realm is the Intent realm. Only by reaching the third realm can one be considered to have achieved some sess. Xu Jingming had received the legacy information and knew very well the importance of the third realm. Buzz! In the third space, a familiar figure appeared. He had white wings, and his entire body emitted mes. The mes illuminated all of spacetime and warmed Xu Jingming¡¯s heart. ¡°Feather Fire Lord.¡± Xu Jingming was very pious and impressed. ¡°Every level of the Eight Directions Map tempers the mind,¡± said the Lord with a smile. ¡°The first level, the Joy and Anger realm, is about love and hate¡ªthe most basic of emotions. The second level, the Seven-Colored realm, epasses all emotions. But the third level requiresplete control of emotions. ¡°Emotions are an extension of desire. ¡°Emotions are the manifestation of one¡¯s intent. ¡°And desire is the key to emotions. Controlling the intent of the heart means controlling the external aspects of the heart. ¡°You can try creating an illusion, the Intent Samsara World. It should contain all kinds of emotions, from the most beautiful love to the deepest hatred and bitter sins. By fusing all these emotions together, you¡¯ll fall into the cycle of reincarnation of misery, an endless cycle.¡± ¡°When your Intent Samsara World reaches a sufficient level, you can enter the fourth space,¡± Feather Fire Lord concluded. ¡°And I¡¯ll teach you how to construct it.¡± Chapter 667 - 667 Another Tutenmu Possession (2) 667 Another Tutenmu Possession (2) Feather Fire Lord introduced a construction method for an illusory world. With his expert guidance, Xu Jingming attempted to construct the Intent Samsara World once again. It¡¯s too difficult. Xu Jingming struggled as he tried to construct the world. What was the most powerful love? The darkest hatred? It wasn¡¯t just love or just hatred but aplex web of emotions. Only bybining all emotions could love transcend life and death, and only then could hatred rise above all other emotions. Is an illusion just the never-ending cycle of pain and suffering? Xu Jingming was guided, but his emotional understanding was stillcking. He couldprehend the seven-colored secret technique, but the colors blended and multiplied, bing 49, 81, even 160 colors. The emotions wereplicated and endless. Only by reaching the third level will I see sess with the Eight Directions Map, but the first realm is a formidable challenge. Despite the difficulties, Xu Jingming pressed on, constructing the Intent Samsara World and bing consumed by the overwhelming emotions of pain and joy. Xu Jingming could feel his progress, but mastering the Intent realm was still a long way off. ¡­ For Xu Jingming, crafting a multi-dimensional entity and honing the Eight Directions Map were his life¡¯s focus. The toil and effort they required was immeasurable. I can construct the most painful experiences in the illusion, but they are mere child¡¯s ypared to the realities of the universe. Xu Jingming split into countless duplicates, his hundreds of avatars roaming the cosmos. after, he umted experience from the most intense emotions, folding it into his masterful illusion. ****** In the depths of the Void Celestial territory, a purple-robed Tutenmu arrived at a towering ck spire. In one of the massive halls. Tutenmu¡¯s eyes flickered with excitement. ¡°Ambassador Vicar,¡± Tutenmu said. ¡°Human Wu Ming has been a cosmic legend for 1,500 years. What has he aplished?¡± ¡°Hall Master Tutenmu,¡± a powerful voice echoed through the hall. ¡°Human Wu Ming is tirelessly working on constructing a high-dimensional body and creating an illusory realm through hundreds of clones and visiting countlesss. His progress on both fronts is impressive.¡± ¡°Impressive progress?¡± Tutenmu asked, his eyes shining with anticipation. ¡°He¡¯s making great strides in constructing his high-dimensional body, and I believe that at this rate, he¡¯ll be a high-dimensional lifeform in a few thousand years. As for his illusory realm, it¡¯s much stronger than thest time you faced him.¡± ¡°Excellent,¡± Tutenmu eximed, a smile spreading across his face. ¡°I want to experience his journey for myself.¡± I should be able to improve from experiencing his construction of a high-dimensional body. Tutenmu had spent tens of thousands of years constructing a high-dimensional body. He hoped that the possession would give him an epiphany. ¡°As you wish,¡± Ambassador Vicar replied. With a sh of infinite starlight, Tutenmu felt his consciousness transcend to a higher level as if it had enveloped the entire universe. He then locked onto Xu Jingming, who was drifting across thes with hundreds of clones. ¡°You can clearly see all the traces in the past timeline that I can observe,¡± the Ambassador Vicar exined. Time quickly flowed forward. He traced back to thest time Xu Xu Jingming faced him and continued until thest temporal node. At that node, Xu Jingming was analyzing the high-dimensional body structure model. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Tutenmu eximed as he experienced everything at that temporal node. Time passed. This Wu Ming is really serious and detailed when dissecting the high-dimensional body blueprints. I have obtained an abundance of these blueprints from the Void Celestials, but I simply can¡¯t keep up with Wu Ming¡¯s level of detail. Tutenmu was quick to notice this when he made theparison. Xu Jingming approached the analysis with a unique perspective, referencing different structures and analyzing from multiple angles. Back in the day, I mostly relied on the notes left behind by the Void Celestial seniors. But Xu Jingming was figuring it all out on his own, documenting his experiences. Tutenmu continued to learn from them. asionally, Xu Jingming used Cleansing Lotus Fire in the normal cosmic spacetime, but he didn¡¯t cultivate it. He had to use Sin Flower to condense it more efficiently, and this all took ce at the Primordial Research Institute headquarters, where Ambassador Vicar couldn¡¯t spy on. He also couldn¡¯t pry into what was happening in the Heart Realm. Impressive. With just two high-dimensional body structures from the Heart Realm lineage, Xu Jingming had deduced such aplete structure. This is what it truly means to be a genius. Tutenmu felt the gap. The true strength of a geniusy in the process of improvement. After figuring out one thing, they could easily reach ten, then a hundred. Tutenmu, on the other hand, still struggled after figuring out one, pondering over it before figuring out the next. He was stuck at nine, unable to reach ten! He¡¯s improving really quickly. Yes, so that¡¯s what this structure means. Tutenmu was inspired when he saw it. After all, he had tried constructing one for tens of thousands of years. He naturally benefited greatly from possessing Xu Jingming and experiencing his experiences for the past millennia. The illusory realm is also getting more and more impressive. Tutenmu could sense the Intent Samsara World. What a powerful illusory realm. It can even shake my mind. Tutenmu shed tears as he struggled to control his emotions. Impressive, impressive. Tutenmu became even more excited as he experienced it. As time passed, Tutenmu experienced the basic units of high-dimensional bodies with increasingly wonderful structures. He was immersed in the increasingly astonishing Intent Samsara World. The Intent Samsara World Xu Jingming created was bing more and more terrifying. ¡°No¡­ No, I can¡¯t ept this. Why didn¡¯t you choose me?¡± Tutenmu¡¯s expression became ferocious as he began to lose his mind. ¡°Hall Master Tutenmu.¡± A mighty voice interrupted his thoughts. ¡°It¡¯s not fair. It¡¯s not fair,¡± Tutenmu shouted, bing increasingly crazed. Buzz. The starlight flickered out, and the possession came to an end. ¡°Hall Master Tutenmu, WAKE UP!¡± themanding voice boomed, filled with urgency. Tutenmu blinked, looking around in a daze. ¡°Where am I? Who am I?¡± ¡°You are Tutenmu,¡± the voice answered, still anxious. ¡°I¡¯m Ji Wuyou from the Ji family of Chu,¡± Tutenmu dered, his eyes darting around the room as he threatened, ¡°Release me immediately. Otherwise, the Ji family¡¯s 8,000-strong Lion Tiger Army won¡¯t show mercy.¡± ¡°Hall Master Tutenmu, your memories have beenpromised,¡± the voice sighed. ¡°Compromised?¡± Tutenmu was hesitant. ¡°I seem to have lost something. Someone very important. She¡­ She¡¯s the love of my life. How could I have forgotten about her?¡± Tutenmu clutched at his head, pain evident on his face. ¡°Who is she? Who did I forget?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve forgotten your identity. You¡¯re Tutenmu,¡± the mighty voice said anxiously. ¡°I need to know her name. I must never forget it, even if I die.¡± Tutenmu was extremely anxious. ¡°You¡¯ve lost your mind.¡± Ambassador Vicar let out a deep sigh. ¡°Human Wu Ming¡¯s illusory realm haspletely shattered your mind. What a joke!¡± Chapter 668 - 668 Gumo 668 Gumo The purple-robed Tutenmu was transported to a dazzling goldenke with no visible ends. He stood there, staring in confusion at the golden figure before him. ¡°Supremacy Golden Light,¡± boomed a powerful voice from the distance. ¡°Tutenmu followed the traces of spacetime and possessed Human Wu Ming to experience his past. Human Wu Ming was consumed in creating a powerful illusory realm, and so was he. Wu Ming lost control¡­ but Tutenmupletely lost himself.¡± ¡°He has already forgotten his identity. All he remembers is that his name is Ji Wuyou,¡± the mighty voice said. ¡°Got it.¡± The golden figure looked at Tutenmu closely. ¡°What do you mean, lost myself?¡± Tutenmu demanded as he observed his surroundings. ¡°Don¡¯t try to deceive me. I am Ji Wuyou, and I¡¯ll always be Ji Wuyou.¡± ¡°The memories of the illusory realm are too deep, suppressing his true identity,¡± the golden figure exined. ¡°The quickest way to save him is to erase these memories and experiences. His true memories will eventually resurface, and he¡¯ll regain control.¡± ¡°Erase his memories and experiences?¡± the voice asked in concern. ¡°But Tutenmu is a cosmic legend in the Heart Realm lineage. His memories are fused with the Heart Realm Force, and they can¡¯t be erased. The Force is scattered everywhere, including in his Heart Realm territory.¡± ¡°Only someone with a high realm in the Heart Realm lineage can erase a portion of his memories,¡± the golden figure stated. ¡°Other schools are ineffective.¡± Tutenmu was incensed. ¡°Change my memories? Don¡¯t even think about it!¡± ¡°He¡¯s resistant,¡± said Ambassador Vicar. ¡°If we kill and revive him¡­¡± ¡°Resurrection can¡¯t change his memories,¡± the golden figure remarked. ¡°There¡¯s only one way to help Tutenmu. We can erase his memories through external forces or rely on him to awaken his true self,¡± the golden figure said. ¡°After all, his true self has cultivated for tens of thousands of years, and those are his most ingrained memories. It¡¯s possible that they¡¯ll awaken with time.¡± ¡°And who has the power to erase his memories?¡± Ambassador Vicar asked. ¡°For the ones sufficiently aplished in the Heart Realm lineage, only the leader is capable of doing so,¡± the golden figure said. ¡°But the Progenitor is too busy. He¡¯s a high-dimensional lifeform. How can he spare the time for a low-dimensional lifeform like Tutenmu?¡± Ambassador Vicar said. ¡°Our Void Celestials may have high-dimensional lifeforms from the Heart Realm lineage. Can they only control Tutenmu with the illusory realm but not change his memories?¡± ¡°The illusory realm is just a tool for adding memories; it can¡¯t alter the essence of Tutenmu. Only the leader, the one at the top of the Heart Realm lineage¡­ can manipte the memories of a cosmic legend with ease.¡± ¡°Understood. I¡¯ll report this to the Progenitor and let him make the final decision,¡± Ambassador Vicar said. The golden figure turned to Tutenmu, his eyes filled with disappointment. ¡°The cosmic legends created by throwing resources at them are simply not enough. Their minds are far inferior to the Human Wu Ming. Human Wu Ming could create an illusory realm, and just the mere possession of the process made him lose himself.¡± ¡°He treated human Wu Ming as a test subject but ironically ended up the one going crazy,¡± Ambassador Vicar said. ¡°I haven¡¯t spread the news. If it were to get out, it would be embarrassing.¡± ¡°It is,¡± the golden figure said. With that said, his figure disappeared into the goldenke. Ambassador Vicar¡¯s force carried Tutenmu away. Tutenmu had even lost his ability to unleash his Heart Realm powers. He was at the mercy of Ambassador Vicar. ¡­ Deep within high-dimensional space, the ck Lotus Realm existed. The ck Lotus Realm was home to a massive weapon, a third-realm high-dimensional ck lotus that rivaled an entire universe. This was the first third-realm weapon obtained by Gumo after a brutal battle in the abyss. The lotus was a thriving city with buildings and structures built upon it. A high-dimensional lifeform approached the towering figure of Supremacy Cloud Acres with a piece of paper in hand. ¡°Supremacy Cloud Acres, news from the home universe,¡± he said respectfully. Supremacy Cloud Acres sat cross-legged, appearing to be in a deep slumber. But when he opened his eyes, he gazed upon the piece of paper and absorbed the information. ¡°What a fool,¡± he muttered to himself. ¡°Using aliens as test subjects only to go mad.¡± With a shake of his head, Supremacy Cloud Acres got up, put away the paper, and strode toward the core area of the ck Lotus Realm. As Supremacy Cloud Acres traveled, he encountered alien high-dimensional lifeforms. These beings were born as high-dimensional beings, but here they were, obedient and respectful. ¡°Supremacy Cloud Acres.¡± ¡°Supremacy Cloud Acres.¡± The high-dimensional lifeforms were extremely respectful when they saw Supremacy Cloud Acres. Supremacy Cloud Acres nodded slightly. In the ck Lotus Realm, the Void Celestials were held in high regard, trusted by the Progenitor, Gumo. They were easily gifted with powerful legacies and weapons. Those who pledged allegiance to Gumo were given a lower status and were required to contribute to earn rewards. They did so because only by following a great existence in high-dimensional space could they live a better life. Supremacy Golden Light was a special lifeform with a unique ability to fuse with the universe. He was tasked by Gumo to protect the Void Celestials. Clunk! Clunk! Clunk! Supremacy Cloud Acres, an Eternal realm powerhouse, easily made his way to the core hintend. As an Eternal realm powerhouse of the Void Celestials, Supremacy Cloud Acres was one of the brass of the ck Lotus Realm. Huh? Supremacy Cloud Acres gazed upon the looming mountain before him. A stocky figure stood sentinel beside it, their body glowing dimly and emitting an invisible force. ¡°Is the Progenitor still upied?¡± Supremacy Cloud Acres queried. The stocky figure nodded. ¡°The Progenitor hasn¡¯t been in a good mood recently. He hasn¡¯t looked happy the few times hees out.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Supremacy Cloud Acres asked in confusion. The Progenitor was a paramount existence in an extremely vast surrounding territory. What could keep him in a bad mood? ¡°I¡¯ve tried to ask,¡± the stocky figure replied, worry etched on his face. ¡°But he won¡¯t say. I can sense that it¡¯s something big though.¡± Supremacy Cloud Acres handed his friend a piece of paper. ¡°Here, this is news from my home universe. Show it to the Progenitor when he¡¯s out.¡± The stocky figure took the paper and quickly scanned its contents. He then sighed, shaking his head. ¡°These young Void Celestials are bing less and less reliable. When I was a cosmic legend, nobody in the universe could withstand a second attack from me.¡± ¡°How can theypare to you?¡± Supremacy Cloud Acresmented. They both came from the same home universe and had strong ties to their species. High-dimensional lifeforms, especially those who grew up as low-dimensional lifeforms, ced a high importance on their species and often relied on them for support in their high-dimensional adventures. Supremacy Cloud Acres and the stocky figure chatted for a while longer before the former took his leave. The stocky figure watched the door close, deep in thought. What could be bothering the Progenitor? He hasn¡¯t been in a good mood all this while. ¡­ Inside the mountain. A tall and stocky figure sat on a chair. A gleaming crystal was embedded between his brows, casting an eerie glow over his face, and his cloak shimmered with the light of numerous stars. His eyes were narrow and cold, revealing nothing of the emotions that churned within him. He looked ahead. The traces of the past in this vast area were extremely clear. He could see the different parts of history. At the same time, his gaze was looking at an even more ethereal future. As a half-step third realm master, he had the power to observe the past, present, and future. Although he couldn¡¯tpletely grasp it, he could already observe a lot. Future. Gumo observed. The past was set! He was in the present, observing the future! There were countless branches in the future. Every branch was a possibility. Gumo followed one of these branches and saw the movement of high-dimensional lifeforms. In the vast region, human high-dimensional lifeforms were part of it¡ªincluding Wu Ming, a future Eternal realm powerhouse from the Heart Realm lineage. All kinds of Eternal Realm powerhouses were like fish in a river of time, jumping around without stirring Gumo¡¯s heart. Boom! But suddenly, the future was plunged into darkness, and Gumo was unable to pry further. The 322nd branch of the future holds only the descent of a catastrophic event. No matter where I hide, in my home universe, the ck Lotus Realm, or elsewhere, it spells the end for me¡­ and all living beings. Gumo sat there and looked ahead. Following karma, he crossed endless distances and immediately contacted a great existence very far away. It was a figure covered in purple scales sitting on a high throne. He looked at Gumo with his golden eyes. ¡°Gumo, my friend, I didn¡¯t lie to you, did I?¡± ¡°All the futures I¡¯ve seen lead to the same oue,¡± Gumo replied. ¡°The entire Fengyi 97 dominion will face a cmity, and all living beings will be wiped out.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve viewed 5,219 futures, and they all share the same fate,¡± the purple-scaled figure said. ¡°The only way to escape is to leave this dominion and head to a new one. I¡¯ve spied on the future of five other dominions, and they are free from disaster.¡± ¡°Leaving this dominion will not be easy,¡± Gumo said. ¡°I must bring my entire species with me.¡± ¡°Only a small portion of the species is necessary. They can reproduce in the new dominion,¡± the figure replied. ¡°But if you take root in a new dominion, you will encounter resistance from the high-dimensional lifeforms there. I believe that all four half-step third realms in the Fengyi 97 dominion should migrate together.¡± ¡°It¡¯s still early. I must consider my options,¡± Gumo said. ¡°The apocalypse could arrive at any moment,¡± the purple-scaled figure said. ¡°You must make a decision in an Abyssal Era. I have also contacted the other two half-step third realms.¡± Gumo nodded and cut the connection. The other dominions are very safe? Gumo thought as his three clones in different dominions began to observe the future of their respective dominions. Chapter 669 - 669 Stirrings 669 Stirrings Gumo spent five years studying the future of the three dominions. I¡¯ve observed a total of 92 different possibilities in the other three dominions. There are no signs of an apocalypse. Gumo heaved a sigh of relief. Clearly, this apocalypse is only targeted at the Fengyi 97 dominion. I wonder what causes this apocalypse. Gumo was also a little puzzled. It couldn¡¯t be helped; the dangers of high-dimensional space were endless. For instance, even Eternal life forms had limited lifespans despite being nominally eternal,sting only an Abyssal Era on average. The owner of a ruin that Xu Jingming once explored, Granddreamer, was a powerful Eternal from the Heart Realm lineage, yet he only lived for half an Abyssal Era. A half-step third realm was considered a very powerful existence in high-dimensional space. Perhaps living for ten Abyssal Eras was already considered a long life. Is the apocalypse a natural crisis of high-dimensional space, or is it caused by a third-realm existence? Gumo wondered. A game among Third Realms could bring destruction to countless beings. Gumo looked out and saw a stocky figure outside the door through theyers of obstructions. ¡°Uke,¡± Gumo said. Upon being contacted telepathically, the figure¡ªwho was guarding the mountain¡ªgreeted him respectfully, ¡°Progenitor.¡± Gumo traced the threads of karma, learning what had happened, and instructed, ¡°I¡¯m aware of Tutenmu.¡± The stocky figure asked respectfully, ¡°Progenitor, what should we do?¡± Gumo replied calmly, ¡°Human Wu Ming is another future Eternal realm powerhouse of the human race, and he¡¯s from the Heart Realm lineage. It¡¯s normal for Tutenmu to struggle against him. Don¡¯t worry about it.¡± The stocky figure was surprised. ¡°Eternal Realm of the Heart Realm lineage?¡± The Void Celestials hadn¡¯t produced a Heart Realm Eternal Realm powerhouse in a long time. Gumo was unbothered. In the grand scheme of things, Wu Ming was just one of many high-dimensional life forms rising and falling from the futures he had seen. ¡°Tutenmu drove himself insane by tinkering with his test subject. Don¡¯t pay him any attention! If he has any kind of power, he can bring himself back to reality. But if he can¡¯t unlock his ancient memories dating back tens of thousands of years, which have been suppressed by the deceptive memories of the illusory realm, then there¡¯s no point in wasting our time on such worthless trash.¡± ¡°Yes, Progenitor,¡± the stocky figure replied respectfully. ¡°Get the nine supremacies toe to me,¡± Gumo instructed. The figure was secretly surprised¡ªthere were still some Eternals in the ck Lotus Realm, but the nine supremacies were the most powerful members of the Void Celestials and the core brass of the ck Lotus Realm. Momentster. Gumo sat at the head of the massive hall with the nine supremacies below him. A thin figure, with a smile on his face, spoke up. ¡°Progenitor, why have you called us here?¡± ¡°We are here to discuss the migration of our species,¡± Gumo said sternly. ¡°We must leave our home universe and start anew.¡± The nine supremacies were stunned. ¡°Species migration?¡± ¡°Wh¡ª¡± ¡°The entire species?¡± They couldn¡¯t believe what they were hearing. They had always lived in their home universe and couldn¡¯t imagine leaving it behind. ¡°Yes,¡± Gumo nodded. ¡°A disaster is looming, and our species needs to migrate.¡± Supremacy Cloud Acres chimed in, ¡°Back when Monhado¡ªwho was half a step into the third realm¡ªdied in our homeworld¡¯s universe, it caused a war among high-dimensional lifeforms over his legacy. The aftershocks resulted in the extinction of countless species in our homeworld¡¯s universe, allowing for the birth of the Void Celestials. Progenitor, with your strength, you can protect our homeworld¡¯s universe even in the face of a simr disaster. What kind of disaster could you not stop?¡± The nine supremacies gazed at Gumo. Gumo¡¯s gaze swept over the nine supremacies. ¡°This disaster must be kept secret.¡± ¡°Yes, Progenitor,¡± the nine supremacies replied. Only then did Gumo say, ¡°It will affect our entire Fengyi 97 dominion and wipe out all living beings in the dominion. Even half-step third-realm existences will not be able to survive it.¡± The expressions of the nine supremacies changed as they realized the gravity of the situation. A disaster that affected the entire dominion? ¡°The entire dominion is vast and limitless. Even Eternals have to use special channels like the Mother Stream and the Heart Realm to leave this dominion,¡± the thin figure remarked. ¡°Ordinary Eternals can¡¯t leave this dominion.¡± Different dominions were isted by spatialyers. Ordinary Eternals couldn¡¯t cross it, much less Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms. ¡°Progenitor, migrating our species on arge scale will not be easy. The weaker the species, the harder it will be for them to survive in new environments. We Void Celestials were born and have been reproducing in our home universe, where thews of the universe best suit us. If we migrate to another environment, thews might not be favorable and result in many deaths and extinction.¡± ¡°Yes, an Origin lifeform may survive intense changes in the environment, but for cosmic andary lifeforms¡­ The weaker they are, the easier it will be for them to die.¡± ¡°Progenitor, on what scale will the migration of our species take ce?¡± the nine supremacies asked. ¡°At least 10% of theary lifeforms will have to be migrated on arge scale,¡± Gumo stated firmly. ¡°10%?¡± The nine supremacies felt the pressure. This scale was too massive. ¡°I will enlist the help of other high-dimensional lifeforms to customize a miniature universe that will emte thews of our home universe with at least 90% simrity. The sess of the migration will depend on luck,¡± Gumo continued. The nine supremacies were overjoyed at the prospect of a customized miniature universe. There were many who were good at creating miniature universes, but it was extremely difficult to customize them and emte over 90% of a universe¡¯sws. Moreover, they had to be suitable for weakary lifeforms to live in. ¡°I will make arrangements for the customization of the miniature universe. You all must make preparations for the other matters quickly. We must migrate within an Abyssal Era, or the risk of idents increases,¡± Gumo urged. In the future branches he observed, the apocalypse could arrive at any time. ¡°Yes, Progenitor,¡± the nine supremacies replied, feeling the pressure of the situation. The Void Celestials would face a major challenge when they embarked on their mass migration. They needed to leave their home universe and find a new one that would allow them to reproduce and survive on arge scale. However, the original factions in the new universe wouldn¡¯t make it easy for the Void Celestials to take root. ¡°Progenitor,¡± a thin figure spoke up, ¡°the other species in our home universe will definitely discover our migration.¡± ¡°They will be puzzled and uneasy when they do, and I believe they will be willing to pay for information about it,¡± Gumo remarked calmly. ¡°We will have to pay a hefty price for our migration, but when the timees, we can fleece these aliens and make up for our losses.¡± ¡°The mere fact that they can obtain news of the apocalypse through resources is a blessing.¡± The nine supremacies saw it as a normal part of the process. They were more focused on their own species and didn¡¯t care about the fate of the aliens. ****** Home universe, human dominion. Xu Jingming¡¯s army of clones fanned out across the habitables, studying the emotions that pulsed through the world. They eventually coalesced into his Intent Samsara World, where Xu Jingming honed his skills every time he achieved a new breakthrough. Intent Samsara World. Despite the possibility that Tutenmu could sense the Intent Samsara World, Xu Jingming made no effort to hide it. The creation of the Intent Samsara World was a direct result of my journey through the first two realms of the Eight Directions Map. If Tutenmu doesn¡¯t have a solid foundation, let him try and enter this world. He may just find himself spiraling into the endless misery of samsara. This was the n hatched by Xu Jingming, a trap he set with precision. Whether it would be sessful or not was left up to the fates to decide. Suddenly, his army of clones smiled triumphantly. I seeded. I¡¯ve finally cleared the Eight Directions Map¡¯s test. Xu Jingming was delighted. He had finally mastered the Intent realm of the Eight Directions Map, passing the test in the third space with the help of his newly created Intent Samsara Map. I¡¯ve achieved some mastery in reaching the Eight Directions Map¡¯s Intent realm. Xu Jingming could sense his improvement. Originally, his Heart of Cleansing Lotus was like a clean lotus, like a clean mirror that was unaffected by all powers. This was a form of self-sublimation. The Eight Directions Map¡¯s Joy and Anger realm, Seven-Colored realm, and Intent realm only deepened his control over his emotions. I now haveplete control over all my emotions. Xu Jingming was a master of his emotions. He could not only feel each one individually, but he was also able to untangle theplex web of emotions that often intertwined. ¡­ Primordial Research Institute headquarters, Xu Jingming¡¯s residence. Xu Jingming used the Sin Flower to condense the Cleansing Lotus Fire. Love is said to be the most torturous thing, Xu Jingming thought as he gazed upon the Sin Flower, filled with endless sins. But to me, emotions can be categorized¡ªsingle, mixed, and beyond life and death. Why can some emotions sway the mind? Why can some emotions transcend life and death? Xu Jingming knew very well that he could even create such an illusory realm and let living beings experience such emotions. Only with desire can there be emotion! Only with emotion can there be sin. Xu Jingming looked at the endless sins. If it were some puppets and machines, they wouldn¡¯t have emotions. No matter how great the massacre was, there would be no sin. A truly frightening sin required a fusion of intense emotions such as love, hatred, and others. Sin-ridden? Xu Jingming held the bearing of a true Heart Realm powerhouse, using the sins to condense the Cleansing Lotus Fire. However, his only weakness was that the Heart Realm Force he could use was too weak. Being just a low-dimensional lifeform, he was nothingpared to high-dimensional beings. His limited Heart Realm Force restricted his strength. If he could increase the Heart Realm Force, both the illusions and Cleansing Lotus Fire would reach a new level. The strength of the mind determines the level of secret techniques. Let me take a look at the other tests of the Eight Directions Map. Xu Jingming felt the Eight Directions Map¡¯s help to him. He was already cultivating the Heart Realm¡¯s fourth level and was determined to reach new heights. Chapter 670 - 670 Eight Directions Map’s Fourth Level 670 Eight Directions Map¡¯s Fourth Level In the fourth space of the book. Feather Fire Lord¡¯s light glimmered, casting a warm glow throughout the fourth space of the book. Xu Jingming sat attentively, listening intently to every word. ¡°The manifestation of emotions lies beyond the realm of the mind,¡± proimed Feather Fire Lord. ¡°Desire, on the other hand, is a spark that ignites within. Every emotion is merely an extension of that inner desire.¡± ¡°Desire drives evolution,¡± he continued. ¡°We strive to evolve and improve our lives because of a deep-seated desire to survive. Strong desires like greed, a thirst for power¡ªthese things all drive progress.¡± ¡°Unbridled desires can also push living beings to the brink.¡± ¡°All living beings have desires,¡± he stated. ¡°Without desire, they are not truly alive, just mere puppets.¡± Xu Jingming listened, hanging onto every word. ¡°Where does desiree from?¡± asked Feather Fire Lord. ¡°If you seek its source, you will find¡­ the body.¡± ¡°The body is the foundation of life, the vessel for the mind,¡± he exined. ¡°There are many forms of high-dimensional life, some asrge as celestial bodies, some just streams of information, and others are frightening mes.¡± ¡°Regardless of the form, all carry life, mind, and consciousness,¡± he added. Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. ¡°Most bodies have senses like eyes, ears, mouth, and nose. This is why they are drawn to beauty, music, delicious food, sweet scents, andfortable clothing,¡± Feather Fire Lord went on. ¡°But if you were a rock, with no eyes, ears, nose, or mouth, never having to eat or drink, you wouldn¡¯t have desires. You wouldn¡¯t appreciate beautiful scenery because you wouldn¡¯t have the means to perceive it.¡± ¡°So you see, some desires stem from the body itself.¡± ¡°The fourth level of the Eight Directions Map is a test of one¡¯s ability to control the two primal desires that drive all living beings¡ªhunger and lust.¡± ¡°When living things arrive in this world, they must eat to survive. Whether they¡¯re low-dimensional creatures or high-dimensional beings, they require energy to maintain their existence. Thus, they have an appetite.¡± ¡°And when they seek to reproduce, they are driven by lust. This ensures the continuation of their gic line.¡± ¡°You must fully understand and control these two essential desires, using them to propel your evolution, not hold you back.¡± ¡°The more fundamental the desire, the greater the danger if it bes an impediment,¡± warned Feather Fire Lord. ¡°For low-dimensional life forms, a voracious appetite can wreak havoc on their bodies andpromise their survival. For high-dimensional life forms, their excessive pursuit of precious evolutionary resources can lead to intensepetition, resulting in their demise.¡± ¡°While high-dimensional life forms are theoretically supposed to have an infinite lifespan once they reach the Eternal realm, it¡¯s a rare urrence to live beyond ten Abyssal Eras,¡± continued Feather Fire Lord. ¡°Many are destroyed by disasters, but most are felled by theirpetition for resources.¡± ¡°Control your desires, and you increase your chances of a longer life.¡± Feather Fire Lord looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Living long is a resource in and of itself. Sometimes, all you need is a long stretch of experimentation, and you can still be stronger even if you don¡¯t have ess to precious treasures or legacies.¡± ¡°Unrestrained lust can lead to the destruction of a species or a nation, or even a catastrophe.¡± Feather Fire Lord warned, ¡°Controlling any desire requires an unyielding motivation. Once you lose control, the consequences are catastrophic.¡± ¡°And even if you reach the Intent realm and have aplete mastery of emotions, do you dare im that you have fully grasped these two basic desires?¡± Feather Fire Lord asked with a smile. ¡°If you¡¯re confident, you may ept the fourth test¡ªa test of appetite and lust.¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming was transported to an illusory realm. He was a refugee, struggling to walk as he was consumed by hunger. I¡¯m starving. I¡¯m starving, he thought as his mind was repeatedly tormented by his emptiness. The trees were stripped bare, and the refugees scoured for any scrap of food. The river had long since dried up, and even the fish were gone. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes locked onto two white buns nestled in the dry weeds. Hunger surged through him with a ferocity that threatened to swallow his consciousness whole. ¡°Only two buns for all these refugees,¡± he thought. Despite his emaciated frame, Xu Jingming mustered all the willpower he had to resist the urge to pounce. He watched in horror as the other refugees fought like animals for the precious food, leaving behind bodies, with only one survivor clutching the prized buns. But the victor¡¯s triumph was short-lived as his own wounds were severe, and he knew he wouldn¡¯t survive for long. Gripping his dagger tightly, he surveyed his surroundings, ready for one final battle. I must stay calm, he reminded himself. If I let my hunger rule me, I¡¯ll be just like them¡ªa beast with no chance of survival. Gritting his teeth against the gnawing pain in his stomach, Xu Jingming slowly moved forward, the reality of his surroundings slowly fading away. He found himself in a new, illusory world. ¡°You will eat as much as you can,¡± the man dered, his voice cold as ice. ¡°The three who eat the most will live. The rest will die.¡± The other ck-robed men stood at the ready, weapons in hand as they watched the group feast. For half a year, Xu Jingming lived in this second world, testing his willpower and determination until he emerged victorious. ¡­ The illusory realm was a world of endless illusions. Xu Jingming was in the grip of a hunger that was beyond anything he had ever experienced. He was no match for the eighth illusory realm and had fallen to its power before even attempting the lust tests. Perfect control over desire was a tough task. Appetite and lust were two primal urges that were not easy to conquer. What was perfect control? He had to adapt to them and make these desires work for him. He had to harness their power without letting them control him. Desire is a double-edged sword to begin with. Everyone wants the benefits, but no one wants the consequences. It is a challenge even for high-dimensional life forms to achieve. Xu Jingming sighed. I failed the appetite test and haven¡¯t started the lust test. Xu Jingming sighed, feeling the weight of the task ahead of him. He had to borrow the power of lust, but this was not an easy feat. Resistance was one thing, but to fully harness the power of lust without suffering any drawbacks was a daunting challenge. This is only the fourth level, and the Eight Directions Map has eight levels. Even if Iplete them all, it only increases my chances of bing a third-realm high-dimensional lifeform. Xu Jingming could clearly sense how far he was from a third-realm existence. So many great existences were stuck at the half-step third realm for their entire lives. ****** Xu Jingming was in a bind. He was stuck at the Eight Directions Map¡¯s fourth level, and the two secret techniques¡ªRed Lotus Fire and Three Threads of the Heart Realm¡ªwere beyond his reach once he got stuck. Appetite and lust are the root of all life. I failed the appetite test I was confident in and have no chance of passing the lust test, Xu Jingming muttered to himself, defeated. Therefore, Xu Jingming dedicated all of his time and energy to constructing a high-dimensional body. How do I build a high-dimensional body for the Heart Realm? Xu Jingming was vexed. Despite repeated attempts after his analysis, Xu Jingming could not seem to improve. He was still far from sess. The body is the foundation. It¡¯s where our mind and consciousness reside and where desire and emotions take hold, he thought, his mind racing. Could it be that desire and emotions are a crucial part of our body? I don¡¯t know much about desires, but I¡¯ve mastered the third level of the Eight Directions Map¡ªthe Intent realm¡ªand emotions hold no secrets from me. ¡°Emotions and body?¡± Xu Jingming thought. I¡¯ve been delving deep into the intricacies of low-dimensional life forms for years. Their emotions and physical attributes, I¡¯ve got that covered. But when ites to high-dimensional creatures, I only have a handful of specimens like scales and blood. The dead ones don¡¯t evoke any emotions. Xu Jingming frowned. I need to get my hands on a living high-dimensional life form, one that will allow me to unravel the secrets of how emotions are intertwined with their high-dimensional bodies. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind raced as he pondered the question, Who among the living high-dimensional lifeforms would grant me the opportunity to study them? Suddenly, his eyes lit up with excitement as the perfect candidate came to mind. Secretary General cksky! ¡­ At the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute, Xu Jingming held the highest authority as the acting dean¡ªeven higher than the mighty Secretary General cksky. This is Secretary General cksky¡¯s true body? As he gazed at the massive ck beast lying before him, obediently sleeping, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder. Suddenly, the beast opened its eyes and looked at Xu Jingming with confusion. ¡°Deputy Dean Wu Ming, what are you doing here?¡± The true form of Secretary General cksky was, after all, imprisoned. With the Paramounts, including Redmond, possessing their true forms in high-dimensional space, it was necessary to keep Secretary General cksky in check to prevent any potential damage from his unpredictable character. To keep himfortable, the dean had prepared multiple carriers for him to use for traveling. It kept him entertained during his imprisonment. ¡°Secretary General cksky,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile, ¡°I have a request to make of you.¡± ¡°Oh, what is it?¡± cksky widened his huge eyes and looked at Xu Jingming in confusion. ¡°I want to observe the basic structure of your body,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°I might need to observe it for a long time.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you just take a drop of my blood?¡± cksky asked nonchntly. ¡°No.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°I hope to be by your side constantly and observe your ws in detail.¡± cksky felt a little ufortable. ¡°Extensive observation? Can you tell me why?¡± ¡°I want to study the rtionship between emotional fluctuations and high-dimensional bodies,¡± Xu Jingming replied. cksky¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. ¡°Emotional fluctuations?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Xu Jingming said with a nod. ¡°I¡¯ll guide your emotions.¡± cksky¡¯s anger red. ¡°I don¡¯t want anyone messing with my emotions. Get out of here. Even if you¡¯re the acting dean, Deputy Dean Wu Ming, you can¡¯t force me.¡± ¡°I promise I won¡¯t manipte your emotions. Instead, I¡¯ll create an illusory realm that you¡¯ll enjoy exploring. Your natural emotional reactions will be captured there. And let me tell you, my environment is far superior to anything the virtual world can offer. It¡¯s even effective against high-dimensional life forms.¡± cksky¡¯s interest was piqued. ¡°You can create any illusory realm I want?¡± cksky had a long life ahead of him and was always in search of new experiences. Buttely, it was getting harder and harder to find things that entertained him. The idea of a powerhouse from the Heart Realm lineage creating a customized illusory realm just for him was tantalizing. ¡°Absolutely,¡± Xu Jingming said with a grin. ¡°Just let me observe your ws. They¡¯re the building blocks of your life structure.¡± cksky smiled, his eyes narrowing into slits. ¡°Okay, but we need to talk about what I want in the illusory realm. And I have to warn you, you¡¯ll have to immerse mepletely, or I¡¯ll chase you out.¡± Xu Jingming smiled confidently. ¡°Just trust in my illusory realm.¡± Chapter 671 - 671 Making Great Strides Forward 671 Making Great Strides Forward Xu Jingming¡¯s Intent Samsara World was imparted from a powerful high-dimensional entity, Feather Fire Lord. Its power rested in the perfect control of emotions. The effects of the Intent Samsara World were undeniable. Tutenmu had once possessed Xu Jingming, but even then Tutenmu lost control. ¡°Secretary General cksky, I have to warn you again. My illusory realm is powerful. If I see any signs of you losing control, I¡¯ll shut it down immediately,¡± Xu Jingming warned. ¡°Ha! You are a low-dimensional cosmic legend while I¡¯m a high-dimensional being. Do you really think I¡¯ll lose control?¡± cksky¡¯s huge eyes were filled with nonchnce. ¡°I¡¯m just worried your realm isn¡¯t strong enough.¡± ¡°Okay, let¡¯s get started,¡± Xu Jingming said, not borating further. He was truly concerned that cksky would lose himself. This was because¡­ Secretary General cksky wasn¡¯t a high-dimensional being that evolved from a lower-dimensional form but was created by Dean Chu. Though he was highly evolved, his mind was rtively weak. With a buzz, the customized Intent Samsara World descended and enveloped cksky¡¯s consciousness. His physical formy still as if asleep, with closed eyes. Xu Jingming stood in awe, staring at the massive paw that loomed before him. It was as big as a small mountain and covered inyers of thick, ck scales. The dark-red flesh that peeked out from beneath the scales was an eerie sight. Xu Jingming fixated his attention on the nearest paw. As Secretary General cksky slightly picked up on the Heart Realm Force infiltrating him, the ws on the paw extended briefly, but he quickly regained control and held back from interfering with the process. Secretary General cksky trusts me and is willing to let external forces infiltrate, Xu Jingming thought. Xu Jingming was careful. He only allowed his Heart Realm Force to seep into cksky¡¯s ws, refusing to infiltrate any other part of his body. The most basic life structure unit. The Heart Realm Force was constantly probing the innermostyer, the smallest life structure unit. Even the smallest unit was vast andplex, billions of times moreplicated than the structure of spaceships. Even as a cosmic legend, Xu Jingming needed to slowly observe and study it. Huh? Xu Jingming studied the unit carefully, sensing an energy flow in the life structure. Secretary General cksky is enjoying himself in the illusory realm, his joyful emotions fueling this portion of the structure with energy. Xu Jingming observed and memorized the data received. Joy. Anger. Ecstasy. Shyness. Anger. Worry. Fear. Sadness. Tears of joy¡­ Guilt. Yearning. Secretary General cksky was quickly sucked into the Intent Samsara World despite a slow start, and he felt every emotion with intense intensity. He waspletely consumed by it, unlike anything he had ever experienced before. As expected of a high-dimensional lifeform. He can still stay himself despite being so immersed. Xu Jingming¡ªthe owner of the illusory realm¡ªcould sense that while cksky was lost in the realm, his self-awareness was still present. As soon as the realm faded, he snapped back to reality. The illusory realm is breathtaking, but the Heart Realm Force used to create it is still too weak. Xu Jingming knew that if the realm was a thousand timesrger, the force would be more infectious, and cksky would easily lose himself. ¡­ A living high-dimensional lifeform experienced all kinds of emotional fluctuations in the illusory realm. Xu Jingming recorded every fluctuation, carefully tracking the energy cirction of the life structure units. As the data piled up, the patterns became more and more apparent. Emotions are critical to high-dimensional lifeforms, especially those of the Heart Realm lineage. A smooth flow of emotions equals sess. It all made sense to Xu Jingming now, why he had failed every time before. My emotions were wed. This new perspective gave Xu Jingming new experiences, and with the experience gleaned from a thousand years of analysis and reflection, hebined both experiences! Xu Jingming had a clearer understanding of the construction of a high-dimensional body. He felt he was on the ¡®express¡¯ne to sess. In fact, the two Heart Realm lineage body structures the dean and others provided me had some shorings in the flow of their emotions as well. With this knowledge Xu Jingming also understood at this moment. In fact, constructing a high-dimensional body can seed as long as one meets the minimum standards. There¡¯s still a veryrge margin for error. Although constructing a high-dimensional body was still a challenge, even for a low-dimensional lifeform like Xu Jingming, he was in high spirits. He could feel his rapid improvement. Where it once would¡¯ve taken thousands of years to figure it all out, he now believed he could seed in just a few centuries, thanks to his increased experience with emotional fluctuations. ****** Li Chen¡¯an, his wife, and Li Miaomiao came to a private. ¡°Dad, Mom, Sister.¡± A white-haired elder on the bed looked at them with a mix of envy and hopelessness. He had once dreamed of advancing to the ranks of an Origin lifeform with the help of his brother-inw, but that dream was shattered when he was banned from Earth and forced to give up all hope. Now, he was facing the end of his life. Li Miaomiao looked at her brother. Although she had knocked on them and didn¡¯t give them any hope, she still felt terrible seeing her hoary brother on his deathbed. ¡°Brother, tell me what¡¯s bothering you,¡± Li Miaomiao said. Her brothery there and shook his head. ¡°Sis, there¡¯s nothing to worry about with you, Dad, and Mom by my side.¡± He smiled, his wrinkled face beaming. ¡°I¡¯vee to ept my fate. When my time is up, I¡¯ll close my eyes and take a nap.¡± Li Chen¡¯an and his wife felt helpless, unable to do anything to help extend their son¡¯s lifespan. Advancing someone to the ranks of an Origin lifeform was not something they could influence their son-inw, Xu Jingming, to carry out. ¡°We went too far trying to extend our lifespans, Sis,¡± her brother said apologetically, his breath weakening. ¡°We were too afraid of death. It wasn¡¯t until I was faced with it that I realized it¡¯s just a peaceful nap.¡± Knowing that he was about to die, he epted it. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Bro, I can¡¯t help you extend your lifespan.¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°Even within the Xu family, many don¡¯t stand a chance.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± He nodded. ¡°Don¡¯t feel bad, Sis.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t wait until the very end, Bro,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°You can pass away a few days early.¡± Her brother was stunned. ¡°What do you mean?¡± He was Li Miaomiao¡¯s brother after all, so he knew many secrets. ¡°Your sister told us the same thing,¡± Li Chen¡¯an said. ¡°Don¡¯t live to the end of our lives.¡± ¡°If you die a few days early, you¡­ all of you will have a chance of revival in the future,¡± Li Miaomiao exined. ¡°It¡¯s just a glimmer of hope,¡± Li Miaomiao continued, ¡°Even the three Paramounts can¡¯t guarantee it. Your brother-inw needs to reach a level stronger than them to have a chance of sess.¡± ¡°A glimmer of hope is better than none.¡± Her brother¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°Sometimes, what people fear most is theck of hope.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. The number of spawn was immense, so she and Xu Jingming had made a practice of letting their rtives and friends die a few days early in order to give them a chance at revival in the future. Their rtives and friends added up didn¡¯t even reach 3,000¡ªthe quota was plenty. ¡­ Earth. Li Miaomiao was back, but Xu Jingming was deep in the creation of a high-dimensional body. ¡°Jingming.¡± She approached him with an air of sadness, and Xu Jingming looked up from his work. ¡°Second Brother has passed away.¡± She slumped into a chair, defeated. ¡°There aren¡¯t many of us left from our era,¡± he said, reflecting on the many friends and acquaintances he had lost over the years. ¡°Can you really create the spawn you mentioned?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. Xu Jingming looked at her with determination in his eyes and promised, ¡°I¡¯ll do it, no matter what.¡± He might not even be capable of doing so at the half-step third realm. He had to use some specific methods and cultivate to the half-step third realm before having such capabilities. However, Xu Jingming was unprecedentedly determined; he would do this at all costs. He could tolerate loneliness and the deaths of people he knew. However, he couldn¡¯t ept¡­ being alone forever! That kind of longevity was meaningless! ¡°It¡¯s not been long, but I miss so many people,¡± she said, a far-off look in her eyes. ¡°Sister Kong, Xiaozeng, Sister Wang Yi, and the others¡­ they¡¯re all gone.¡± Her voice trailed off as she remembered her best friends from long ago. Xu Jingming took her in his arms and whispered, ¡°We¡¯ll meet again one day.¡± ****** In the ck Lotus Realm, within the Fengyi 97 dominion. The half-step third-realm existence, Gumo, sat on his throne with nine supremacies beneath him. ¡°I¡¯ve spared no expense and pulled some strings to get the help of a friend,¡± Gumo announced, flipping his hand to reveal a miniature universe in his palm. ¡°This miniature universe is a remarkable 97% simr to our homeworld¡¯s universe.¡± ¡°97% simrity?¡± The nine supremacies were surprised and delighted. Thews of a universe were incrediblyplex. In theory, only third-realm existences could create one from scratch. Therefore, it was amazing to have 97% of thews emted. Gumo, who was half a step into the third realm, had a group of simr-leveled peers. He got a friend¡¯s help and seeded in 200 years. Of course, if the other party wanted to study a universe, Gumo would have to pay a huge price as well as put in the hard work needed to imitate and create it. ¡°Begin the first batch of migration ns right away,¡± Gumo ordered. ¡°We have to test the effects of this miniature universe on different forms of life. The first batch of migrants will be our test subjects.¡± The nine supremacies came to a realization. ¡°We understand. We¡¯ll gather data on the effects of the miniature universe onary lifeforms, cosmic lifeforms, Origin lifeforms, and species reproduction.¡± These supremacies had long made ns. ¡°Good. Uke, you will take the miniature universe back to our homeworld and help with the migration n,¡± Gumo instructed. ¡°Yes, Progenitor,¡± his most trusted aide, Uke, replied and immediately took the precious miniature universe. And so, the Void Celestials embarked on aprehensive migration n. Chapter 672 Intelligence Chapter 672 Intelligence At the headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute, Xu Jingming was on a mission of critical importance. He was deep within the secured chambers where Secretary General cksky''s true form was being kept captive. With every moment that passed, Xu Jingming was delving deeper into the illusory realm, gathering precious data that would help him build the structure units of his high-dimensional body with greater efficiency. Huh? His expression shifted. Something was amiss. He quickly split off a clone of himself to meet the iing visitor. The dean''s consciousness carrier had exited seclusion! Hu! Hu! Hu! The dean of the institute, along with Spacetime Ind Lord and Eternal Tower Master, had appeared. "Greetings, Dean. Greetings, Spacetime Ind Lord, Eternal Tower Master," Xu Jingming said, rushing over to greet the trio. He was intrigued by their sudden arrival. He could tell that they weren''t here in person but were onlymunicating through their consciousness carriers. What happened to make the three of them appear together? Xu Jingming couldn''t help but wonder what was going on. "Jingming," Dean Chu said, gazing at Xu Jingming. "Something big has happened in high-dimensional space. The situation isn''t good." "What''s wrong?" Xu Jingming was puzzled. "High-dimensional space is vast and boundless," Dean Chu said. "The area we live in is known as the Fengyi 97 dominion." Fengyi 97 dominion? Xu Jingming thought about this. He had explored the Heart Realm ruins and was aware of how massive high-dimensional space was. Eternal Tower Master added, "For example, Dean Chu and I can''t leave Fengyi 97 without help. Different dominions are isted by spatialyers, and even the flow of time is different. There''s a huge difference." Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. One had to rely on the Mother Stream, Heart Realm, or other means to travel between dominions. "The Fengyi 97 dominion is vast," Spacetime Ind Lord said. "It''s home to many high-dimensional lifeforms and has produced four half-step third realm powerhouses. These powerhouses are the strongest in Fengyi 97, including Void Celestial Gumo." Dean Chu continued, "Recently, all four half-step third-realm powerhouses issued an order at the same time. They told all high-dimensional lifeforms traveling and adventuring to return." Eternal Tower Master said seriously, "This is very abnormal. It''s impossible for all high-dimensional lifeforms to stay in their nests, so it''smon for them to be out traveling in search of opportunities. For the four half-step third-realm powerhouses to gather their subordinates at the same time is unprecedented in our long lives." "In history, orders from the strongest half-step third-realm powerhouses in a dominion are major events that affect the entire dominion," Dean Chu said, sounding worried. "We have to figure out what''s happening. If we''re not careful, it could be a disaster for us." "All the factions in Fengyi 97 are very uneasy," Spacetime Ind Lord added. "We n on visiting the Void Celestial dominion to find out the truth." Xu Jingming could sense the worry of the three Paramounts. "We''ll set off first," Dean Chu said, and with that, he, Spacetime Ind Lord, and Eternal Tower Master disappeared. ¡­ Void Celestial dominion. The three leaders of humanity stood before a massive, spherical building, each apanied only by their consciousness carriers. They couldn''t risk the arrival of their true bodies causing rm among the Void Celestials. "Humans?" An illusory, stocky, and towering figure emerged from the building and looked them over. Dean Chu recognized the figure as Supremacy Uke, one of the Void Celestial''s nine supremacies. "Did the simultaneous orders from Progenitor and the others spook you?" Uke asked with a sly smile. But Dean Chu, Tower Master, and Ind Lord remained stone-faced. "You want the truth?" Uke said. "It''s simple. Bring a drop of Abyssal Mother Blood or something of equal value to the ck Lotus Realm, and you''ll be able to exchange for detailed information." "A drop of Abyssal Mother Blood?" Dean Chu, Eternal Tower Master, and Spacetime Ind Lord''s expressions changed. These three rich Eternals, with their fortuitous encounters in science and possession of forbidden weapons, had umted wealth through their unity. For example, they weren''t stingy with their resources when grooming Redmond and Xu Jingming. However, a drop of Abyssal Mother Blood still shocked them. The abyss seeped into countless high-dimensional dominions, and it was considered too dangerous to travel through due to the powerful high-dimensional life formspared to safer methods like traveling through the Mother Stream and the Heart Realm. Therefore, it was unrealistic to travel through the abyss. Abyssal Mother Blood was one of the countless treasures in the abyss and was considered to be at the forefront. "The three of us have never seen Abyssal Mother Blood," Eternal Tower Master said. Uke offered, "Equivalent treasures are fine. You can also choose not to buy the intelligence, but I warn you, the four half-step third realm powerhouses have set a uniform price for the intelligence." Dean Chu, Eternal Tower Master, and Spacetime Ind Lord exchanged looks. "You''ll make the right choice in buying the intelligence, trust me." Uke smiled. "Regret will haunt you if you don''t take advantage of this opportunity" Uke''s gaze scanned the trio. "I know your scientific excavations have left you with more than enough funds. I wouldn''t even bother mentioning it to those poor high-dimensional lifeforms who can''t afford it." "Listen closely," Uke warned, "time is of the essence. Don''t wait to make your move, act now." And with that, Uke disappeared into the massive spherical building without another word. The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord were alsomunicating via voice transmission. "What should we do?" Tower Master questioned. "If the four half-step third realm powerhouses have truly set the same price," Dean Chu began, "that''s all the confirmation we need. The situation is dire, and we need to buy it." "I''ll gather information from high-dimensional space. If things take a turn for the worse, I''ll make the purchase," Spacetime Ind Lord dered without hesitation. Their lives were more important than their treasures. A sense of foreboding hung over them, and they knew they had to act fast. ¡­ Xu Jingming was perplexed. The dean and the others had gone searching for information, but there was no new update. More than 30 years had passed when he was summoned to the dean''s private chambers. "Dean." Xu Jingming looked at the dean''s body condensed from a miniature Primordial Star. "Jingming." The dean''s gaze was fixated on the universe outside, filled with worry. "We''re in a world of trouble and so is our universe." Xu Jingming was puzzled. "We bought the intelligence at a hefty price," the dean continued, tapping Xu Jingming''s forehead. "This information is restricted to only ten individuals, so you must keep it to yourself." Xu Jingming nodded in understanding. "Our Fengyi 97 is about to face an apocalyptic disaster," Dean Chu remarked with a calm tone. "If it happens, all life in this dominion and all the universes within will be erased." Xu Jingming''s expression changed. "Our home universe?" "Like I said, all universes within! That includes our home universe." Dean Chu was very vexed. "The only solution is to escape to other dominions." "It''s not difficult for a small number of people to escape to other dominions. The difficult thing is¡­ what about the entire human race?" Dean Chu''s frustration showed. Xu Jingming asked with urgency, "When will the apocalypse happen?" "ording to the intelligence gathered by the four half-step third-realm powerhouses, it''s safe for the next 10,000 years," Dean Chu exined. "The probability of the apocalypse happening within 100,000 years is 0.012%. It''s most likely to ur in 200,000 to 300,000 years." "But it''s best to start the species migration in 10,000 years for safety," Dean Chu added with worry. "However, it''s too challenging. The weakary lifeforms are too fragile and might go extinct with a small change in the environment." "And moving them inrge numbers from one dominion to another?" Dean Chu''s frustration was palpable. "Even if we use all of humanity''s resources and savings, we still won''t be able to do it." To the Void Celestial, Gumo, it was something that could be done by paying a huge price. The three human Paramounts couldn''t do it even if they used everything. "Race migration." Xu Jingming fell silent, realizing the enormity of the task at hand. With a massive poption spread across 34 cosmic sectors, migrating even a small portion would be extremely difficult. "For now, focus on your cultivation," Dean Chu said. "When you be a high-dimensional lifeform of the Heart Realm lineage, I''ll need you to help me with some errands." "Absolutely," Xu Jingming agreed, nodding in agreement. The Heart Realm lineage had the ability to create multiple clones, and Xu Jingming could travel through the Heart Realm, making him a better choice for errand runningpared to the other schools, including Spacetime Ind Lord who could travel through the Mother Stream. ¡­ Xu Jingming felt the weight of time pressing down on him. High-dimensional lifeforms ced great value on their own kind, as they had a long lifespan and could experience great loneliness as their loved ones died. Their species was the only thing that anchored them to anything. Even Gumo, who was known for his ruthless treatment of other aliens, would spare no expense for his own species. The three Paramounts of humanity wouldn''t give up easily either. They were determined to save as many of their people as possible. I must be a high-dimensional lifeform as soon as possible, Xu Jingming thought to himself. As a low-dimensional lifeform, I am useless. I''ve been observing Secretary General cksky for 500 years. I can sense that the structure of the high-dimensional body I constructed is bing more and more stable. I might seed at any time. Xu Jingming hadn''t publicized his improvement. He fumbled around time and time again. I hope it seeds this time. Finally, in the old residence on Earth, he sat in his study and began constructing a new high-dimensional physical structure. With his expertise, it only took him a month toplete. Buzz. A basic life structure constructed from Heart Realm Force floated in front of him. Xu Jingming watched with a critical eye as the basic unit structure reacted in space. Chapter 673 - 673 High-Dimensional Lifeform (Final Chapter of Volume) 673 High-Dimensional Lifeform (Final Chapter of Volume) Despite its miniscule size, it emitted a subtle but powerful aura that distorted the fabric of spacetime. Xu Jingming gazed intently at it. It¡¯s stable in a low-dimensional universe, but the real test will be if it can survive in the Heart Realm. He needed to construct a high-dimensional lifeform of the Heart Realm lineage, and this tiny basic structure was crucial. Go. He summoned the Heart Realm Force and enveloped the structure, transporting it in an instant to his own personal Heart Realm territory. ¡­ The Heart Realm in Xu Jingming¡¯s territory weed a new arrival¡ªa tiny basic unit structure. But the Heart Realm was a special environment, and Xu Jingming could previously only condense an incarnation with Heart Realm Force or Cleansing Lotus Fire for entry, leaving his true body behind. It wasn¡¯t rejected. Xu Jingming wrapped the basic unit with his strength. I¡¯ve been in the Heart Realm for ten seconds, eleven seconds¡­ It¡¯s been a minute, but it remains stable. Next stop, the chaotic void beyond my territory. The Heart Realm Force carried the basic unit out of his territory and into the chaotic airflow. Buzz! The turbulence of the chaotic airflow only intensified the energy, but the basic unit adapted to all the forces acting on it. ording to my predecessors¡¯ experience, any basic life unit thatsts for 30 seconds in the Heart Realm¡¯s chaos makes it passable. I¡¯ve alreadysted for five minutes, Xu Jingming thought. Next is the final test¡ªcarrying my consciousness! A high-dimensional body might be able to exist stably in the Heart Realm, but it might not be suitable for his consciousness. I¡¯ll construct a high-dimensional body first. Xu Jingming stabilized his emotions and carried the basic unit back to the Heart Realm. Let¡¯s begin. Using the tiny structure as a starting point, Xu Jingming began replicating. One basic unit turned into 10 copies, 100 copies, 10,000 copies, 100 million copies¡­ The replication increased exponentially! He could replicate indefinitely as long as there was enough Heart Realm Force, and there was more where it came from in the endless Heart Realm. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t even leave a dent. After five minutes, he finally expanded from a basic unit to a drop of blood. This ordinary-looking drop of blood was incredibly heavy, even heavier than a in the low-dimensional universe. It was a drop of blood at the high-dimensional level thanks to having a spatialyer as a property. Carry my consciousness. Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness fused into the drop of blood. Powerful high-dimensional lifeforms could survive with a single drop of blood. Huh? He immediately found a footing and strengthened rapidly once hepleted the fusion. Boom! Boom! The rapid strengthening of Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness caused the entire Heart Realm territory to expand. I seeded? As his consciousness rapidly strengthened, Xu Jingming was certain that he had seeded. The high-dimensional structure he had figured out was perfect for him. After studying the rtionship between emotional fluctuations and the structure of a high-dimensional lifeform for 500 years, his basic life unit was exceptional in emotional transmission. Being a powerhouse in the Heart Realm lineage meant having strong, acute emotions. Only then could one construct an illusory realm that affected other high-dimensional lifeforms and reach a high psychic level. If one was too slow and numb, they were not suitable for the Heart Realm lineage. I never expected to seed on my first attempt. Xu Jingming was pleasantly surprised. The three tests for constructing a high-dimensional lifeform were stability in a low-dimensional universe, stability in the Heart Realm (high-dimensional space), and the ability to perfectly carry one¡¯s consciousness. If one passed these tests, they had a qualified high-dimensional body. I-I¡¯m about to be a high-dimensional lifeform. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be ecstatic. He had improved greatly since he began figuring out the rtionship between emotional fluctuations and the basic units of a high-dimensional body. He predicted that he would be a high-dimensional lifeform in a few centuries, but he was still overjoyed at his sess. It¡¯s not the time to celebrate. I¡¯ll first construct this drop of blood into aplete body! Buzz. It was easier to continue expanding from a drop of blood, and in no time, the drop of blood formed aplete humanoid high-dimensional body. I¡­ Xu Jingming was in shock, observing himself in ck casual clothes. I seeded just like that? With a high-dimensional lifeform as a carrier, my mind and consciousness are billions of times stronger than in the past. This is the gap between high-dimensional lifeforms and low-dimensional lifeforms? Xu Jingming looked around. The Heart Realm territory was constantly expanding. The ground became vaster, and the fluctuations were greater. Mountains naturally formed, and the Dark Primordial Star in the sky became muchrger. More than ten minutester, the Heart Realm territory stopped expanding. My Heart Realm territory is muchrger than the territory of the high-dimensional child, Liu Yufeng. Xu Jingming also understood. Despite the child¡¯s resources from his father, his mind was far inferior to mine. His Heart Realm territory was naturally far inferior to mine. I¡¯m considered rtively strong among the Firstborn high-dimensional lifeforms of the Heart Realm lineage, Xu Jingming thought introspectively. After all, how many people at the same level could obtain the Eight Directions Map? It was already not bad to reach the Heart of Cleansing Lotus. Without precious legacies like the Eight Directions Map, one improved their mind very slowly. In terms of mental level, I haven¡¯t changed. However, the body is different. My mind and consciousness have be countless times stronger, and the Heart Realm Force I can use is billions of times greater. With my powerful consciousness and vast Heart Realm Force, I canpletely push ¡®Three Threads of the Heart Realm¡¯ and ¡®Red Lotus Fire¡¯ to an extremely high level. Xu Jingming was very confident. For example, the sins he could control with Red Lotus Fire were countless times greater, so he could naturally condense even more terrifying mes. I can probably crush my former self with just a little strength, Xu Jingming thought to himself. It was very normal. Although some of Xu Jingming¡¯s moves had reached the level of a high-dimensional lifeform previously, it was already impressive if he could damage a true high-dimensional lifeform even if they stood motionless as target practice. Just like how Secretary General ckskyy there without resisting and allowed Xu Jingming to use Intent Samsara World, he still couldn¡¯t shake Secretary General cksky¡¯s true self. The gap between low-dimensional and high-dimensional was evident. Xu Jingming, now a high-dimensional lifeform, was countless times stronger. A thought from him was probably enough to make Secretary General cksky beg for death. The Heart Realm lineage was stronger than ordinary schools, and Xu Jingming was considered rtively outstanding in his lineage. Buzz. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged in his Heart Realm territory, condensing another Xu Jingming with a thought. It was easy for individuals of the Heart Realm lineage to maintain multiple clones. Back to my home universe. With a step, the newly condensed Xu Jingming returned to the universe from the Heart Realm. ¡­ Out in the vast universe, a massive figure appeared from the void. He wasrger than any celestial body, his finger dwarfing the star burning beside him. His fair fingers spanned an entire ster system with ease, but it was his eyes that were the most terrifying, far more than the darkness of a ck hole. This is the manifestation of a high-dimensional lifeform in low-dimensional space? He felt as if his body had beenpressed into a tiny space. Theck of spatialyers in this low-dimensional universe was distorting his size to an enormous extent. A height exceeding ten light-years? As he looked around, he could feel his body brushing againsts, but it was like an illusion. He wasn¡¯t causing any damage to them. It¡¯s no wonder high-dimensional lifeforms rarely stay in the universe for long, Xu Jingming thought. As a mental lifeform, he already felt the repulsion of being in the universe. If the true bodies of the dean and others returned, the repulsion they would feel would be much stronger. Only by being in the universe did Xu Jingming understand the vast difference between high-dimensional and low-dimensional lifeforms. And that¡¯s why he couldn¡¯t shake Secretary General cksky. Huh? Xu Jingming also sensed multiple observations. Xu Jingming looked out into the distance. Through the invisible mental imprint, he saw a well and a pair of eyes observing him from above it. An observer from Spacetime Ind? ¡°Congrattions, Deputy Dean Wu Ming, on bing a high-dimensional life form,¡± the gray-robed observer said with delight. The human race had just gained another high-dimensional lifeform. There¡¯s also someone from the Void Celestial dominion watching me. Xu Jingming also sensed it. He could trace and observe anyone who was observing him and had their mind focused. But if the other party was too strong and had means to hide, he might not be able to notice them. This is? He followed his senses and saw an illusory figure in the starlight. It¡¯s that Ambassador Vicar of the Void Celestials? Human Wu Ming has broken through to be a high-dimensional life form? Moreover, he feels stronger than me the moment he breaks through, Ambassador Vicar thought, secretly rmed. But he wasn¡¯t afraid, as he had the ck spire to help him. He has be a high-dimensional life form of the Heart Realm lineage after 3,900 years of cultivation. How terrifying. Tutenmu is hopelessly stupidpared to him. Xu Jingming used his high-dimensional observations to sense his surroundings. His undisguised descent had caused amotion and attracted the high-dimensional attention of many species in the universe. ¡°Congrattions on bing high-dimensional, Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Congrattions to Human Wu Ming for bing a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± Voices sounded from afar, bringing the goodwill of the various species. High-dimensional lifeforms from the Heart Realm lineage were not to be trifled with! They knew that the human race had another terrifying powerhouse, besides the original three Paramounts. Redmond, an ordinary Firstborn realm high-dimensional life form, wasn¡¯t enough to make all species fear him. It¡¯s not suitable to meet my family if I¡¯m too big. He took the initiative to retract his body, shrinking himself down to his former appearance. As a mental existence, he could shrink at will. Previously, he was more than ten light-years tall, which was the true height of a high-dimensional lifeform in the low-dimensional universe. Satisfied with his current state, he took a step and crossed the cosmos to meet his family. Final Chapter of Volume¡ªCosmic Legend Chapter 674 - 674 To Myriad Star Island 674 To Myriad Star Ind A man appeared in the Milky Way, just beyond Earth. Earth. He gazed at the with a mix of emotions, memories flooding back. He was from this, his ancestors having lived and thrived here for years. I¡¯ve finally be a high-dimensional lifeform after more than 3,900 years. Stepping forward, he arrived midair above the towering headquarters of the Pearwood Group. He looked through the ss and saw his wife, Li Miaomiao, hard at work. In a sh, Xu Jingming¡¯s body passed through the ss and into the office. Huh? Li Miaomiao, who had been reviewing the business on a projection, looked up in surprise. She couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°Jingming, don¡¯t you spend all day back home constructing a high-dimensional lifeform structure? What are you doing here?¡± ¡°I came to pick you up from work,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a grin. ¡°How rare!¡± Li Miaomiao shut off the projection and stood up. ¡°Forget about work; I¡¯ll spend the day with my husband.¡± The couple walked out of the office, leaving the employees stunned. ¡°T-that¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming?¡± ¡°Is that Lord Wu Ming?¡± The employees were stunned. ¡°I¡¯ve worked here for over three centuries, and this is the first time I¡¯ve seen him.¡± ¡°Lord Wu Ming actually appeared at the group¡¯s headquarters!¡± The employees of the Pearwood Group¡¯s headquarters were in an uproar. Most of them saw Xu Jingming for the first time in their lives. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao calmly made their way out of the building, unfazed by themotion they had caused. It was a rare asion for her husband to be here, as he was always so busy. ¡°Jingming, what¡¯s the happy asion?¡± she asked, clearly jubnt. ¡°It is a happy asion,¡± Xu Jingming replied, grinning from ear to ear. ¡°What is it? Tell me, I want to be happy too,¡± Li Miaomiao said, having not put much thought into it. ¡°I¡¯ve finally seeded in building a high-dimensional body,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°Huh, you finally seeded?¡± Li Miaomiao was delighted. Then, the realization hit her as she couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Jingming, do you mean?¡± Xu Jingming looked at his wife. ¡°I¡¯ve be a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s mind went adrift. High-dimensional lifeform? Her husband had be a high-dimensional lifeform? ¡°You finally seeded? But didn¡¯t you say it would take another 10,000 years?¡± she asked in disbelief. ¡°That was just a guess,¡± Xu Jingming replied, still beaming with pride. ¡°I¡¯m just that talented.¡± ¡°High-dimensional lifeform.¡± Li Miaomiao had mixed feelings as she gazed at her spouse. ¡°Jingming, do you see me as an ant now? Do you instinctively dislike me? I know the difference between low and high-dimensional lifeforms is immense.¡± Xu Jingming chuckled. ¡°Don¡¯t get ahead of yourself. High-dimensional lifeforms don¡¯t think the same way as low-dimensional lifeforms. Don¡¯t make assumptions.¡± Li Miaomiao fixed her gaze on her husband. ¡°What are your thoughts then? I¡¯m very curious. How does a high-dimensional lifeform feel about a low-dimensional wife?¡± ¡°When viewed from high-dimensional space, even powerful beings who were once low-dimensional lifeforms have a strong desire to protect and care for their species,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°It¡¯s like a strong adult wanting to protect a weak baby.¡± ¡°High-dimensional lifeforms also have a desire to protect and favor their species,¡± Xu Jingming continued. ¡°Because I was once weak, I have no negative thoughts toward you.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled. ¡°Today is a joyous asion. Let¡¯s celebrate with a feast,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Breaking through to high-dimensional is a huge matter. Why are you so free?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. ¡°From now on, I¡¯ll be able to spend every second of my life with you,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Li Miaomiao was speechless. ¡°I know I¡¯ve been busy all these years,¡± Xu Jingming said, his gaze fixed on his wife. ¡°I wasn¡¯t able to spend much time with you, travel the universe, or y virtual world games. But now, I have all the time in the world to make it up to you.¡± He owed his wife a lot. He had been working hard to be an Origin lifeform to change Earth¡¯s fate, andter, he had to fight in the species battlefield, which resulted in his corruption with high-dimensional forces. However, he never gave up even after he became a cosmic legend¡­ He worked tirelessly to be a high-dimensional lifeform, as he didn¡¯t want to waste any precious time that might lead to a failure. But now, Xu Jingming could finally rx. ¡°There¡¯s no need,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°As a Heart Realm high-dimensional life form, I can split into multiple clones,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°This body of mine is dedicated to enjoying life with my family.¡± Being able to spend time with his loved ones was a small price to pay for his immense consciousness. While his other clones roamed the vast reaches of high-dimensional space, this one would always be with his family. Family members have a finite lifespan, Xu Jingming thought. And even with the gift of bing an Origin lifeform, that lifespan is only extended to 30,000 years. With the use of high-dimensional treasures, I may be able to stretch it to 100,000 years. However, tens of thousands of years is a mere fraction of my long life, and the thought of missing out on being with my family will be a lifelong regret. Yes, Xu Jingming¡¯s determination to revive his family and bestow upon them long lifespans was unshakable. However, the path to cultivate Monhado to the half-step third realm was fraught with difficulty. Xu Jingming was acutely aware of this, knowing that even the powerful Void Celestials with their five legacies and half-step third realm legacies, only Gumo had seeded in reaching that level. The three Paramounts of the human race¡ªdespite having half-step third realm legacies¡ªhad also attempted to reach that level, but with no sess. Xu Jingming was from the Heart Realm lineage, while Monhado was a physical body lineage. It was a path that was entirely different from what he was good at. The difficulty of reaching the half-step third realm was in to see. Therefore, Xu Jingming knew very well that it was very likely that he¡ªlike many high-dimensional lifeforms¡ªcouldn¡¯t revive his family and make them eternal! He would also end up like many high-dimensional lifeforms¡ªalone for the rest of his life. He would do everything in his power to achieve his goal of bringing back his family. Still, he cherished the moments with his wife and family more. Let¡¯s enjoy ourselves and cherish the time we have together, Xu Jingming thought as he looked at his wife. So that I don¡¯t have any regrets in the long days ahead. ¡°It¡¯s a promise!¡± Li Miaomiao smiled brightly. ¡°Let¡¯s enjoy ourselves!¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming became the fifth high-dimensional lifeform of the cosmic human race. After he reviewed and approved the press release, this news of his achievement spread like wildfire through the 34 cosmic sectors. In a mere 3,900 years, he had risen to be a Paramount! He was the strongest cosmic legend in the universe at the time of his breakthrough! ¡°My father has reached the Paramount realm?¡± As Xu Lixing held a gathering, she received the news of her father¡¯s aplishment and was left speechless. From her earliest memories, Xu Jingming had always been a genius on Earth, and she had even apanied him to the Blood Rain World to earn money! Her first love, Qin Fangke, had even tried to make her his lover. Later on, her father became an Origin lifeform, a cosmic legend, and now, a Paramount. ¡­ Tejano eximed as he swiped through thetest news while chatting with his group of friends. He was always open to making new friends as long as they shared his interests, and he couldn¡¯t believe what he was reading. ¡°My boy, Xu Jingming, has reached the Paramount realm?¡± ¡°Heavens!¡± Tejano studied the information on the projection screen. ¡°3,900 years to reach the Paramount realm? This guy¡¯s got serious talent!¡± Tejano, whocked any real talent himself and had relied on external forces to be a cosmic and Origin lifeform, felt a pang of jealousy and envy as he read the news. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it.¡± He sighed. ¡°I was assigned to protect Earth, and that¡¯s how I met Xu Jingming. How could this be a coincidence?¡± ¡°Tejano, you¡¯re one lucky son of a gun when ites to cosmic humans,¡± one of hispanions quipped. With so many talented individuals in the human race, two Paramounts appearing in session was a big deal. And to make matters even more unbelievable, both of them were connected to Tejano in some way. ¡­ ¡°He reached the Paramount realm?¡± Lunarstar was buried in research at the virtual headquarters of the Primordial Research Institute when he came across the breaking news. He muttered under his breath, feeling a deep sigh escape his lips. A useless brother brought me nothing but misery, he grumbled, shaking his head slightly. But he wasn¡¯t surprised by the news, not in the least. Xu Jingming had be a cosmic legend in just 1,800 short years and Lunarstar had always known it was possible. In fact, he was convinced that Xu Jingming was destined to reach high-dimensional lifeform status. Now, it had finally happened, a little earlier than he anticipated. But did it really make a difference? Lunarstar felt invisible to other humans; no one wanted to interact with him. If I be a cosmic legend, I believe Lord Wu Ming won¡¯t hold it against me. With a newfound determination, Lunarstar settled back into his reading. ¡­ The transformation of Xu Jingming into a high-dimensional lifeform was a seismic shift that would change the course of human history. The ripple effects of his new form would spread throughout the world as he joined the ranks of the Paramounts, exerting an undeniable influence on the entire species. There are so many congrattory messages. As Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao logged into their virtual world, the flood of messages from well-wishers was overwhelming. ¡°I¡¯ll throw a small banquet for my closest friends.¡± Throughout his journey of growth, he had formed deep bonds with individuals like Redeye, Gu Shan, Moyu, Monina, and Senior Brothers Jane, Yijiu, and Sakar, as well as mentors like Master Liu Hai and Uncle Qi. Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°Leave the nning to me.¡± ****** Xu Jingming was busy preparing for avish banquet to entertain his closest friends when the dean¡¯s consciousness carrier sprang to life suddenly. Xu Jingming quickly rushed to the chamber upon sensing it. ¡°Jingming,¡± the dean greeted with a warm smile, ¡°we¡¯re all thrilled to hear of your incredible breakthrough. The human race finally has a fifth high-dimensional lifeform.¡± ¡°I need you toe to Myriad Star Ind,¡± the dean continued. ¡°I believe that with your Heart Realm lineage¡¯s abilities, you should be able to sense the true bodies of the other four high-dimensional lifeforms. We¡¯ve been mentioning your name quite often.¡± ¡°I did.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. These four were four high-dimensional human lifeforms. He had a special bond with the dean and Senior Brother Redmond, and without even being told, he could sense the presence of the four powerful beings in a mysterious location far away. ¡°You should be able to descend upon us directly from this distance, right?¡± the dean asked. ¡°Yes, I should be able to,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Even if it¡¯s a bit far, I can use another long-distance teleportation.¡± Since breaking through to be a high-dimensional lifeform of the Heart Realm lineage, Xu Jingming had discovered his unique ability to teleport remotely as long as he locked onto a location. The distance he could teleport was directly proportional to his strength, making him far superior to those from the Spacetime lineage, who could only travel in the Mother Stream. ¡°Alright,e over now,¡± the dean urged. ¡°We¡¯ll go over the details when you reach Myriad Star Ind.¡± Chapter 675 - 675 Fifth Island Lord 675 Fifth Ind Lord Heart Realm territory. Xu Jingming, draped in a flowing robe, gazed toward the four imposing marks. My senses are heightened in the Heart Realm, but the distance is too far for me to directly ess. I can¡¯t reach it, being rtively weak at the moment. He attempted to descend onto the mark, but it proved to be beyond his limits. I¡¯ll descend elsewhere first. Xu Jingming selected his maximum range, and with a single thought, the power of his Heart Realm converged at that point. ¡­ In the chaos of the Heart Realm, Heart Realm Force condensed into Xu Jingming. For Heart Realm high-dimensional lifeforms, each of their clones was a true manifestation of themselves, making them nearly impossible to kill. However, having multiple clones put a significant strain on the mind and consciousness. Despite having multiple clones, it didn¡¯t significantly increase his strength as they all shared the same mind and consciousness. For example, using the Intent Samsara World with all his power put a heavy burden on his consciousness, and no matter how many clones he had, he could only maintain two perfect Intent Samsara Worlds. What limits the Heart Realm¡¯s strength isn¡¯t the number of clones but the strength of the mind and consciousness. Xu Jingming knew this very well. Heart Realm teleportation! Xu Jingming sensed Myriad Star Ind¡¯s location from afar and teleported himself to the corresponding Heart Realm area. Heart Realm teleportation didn¡¯t encounter much obstruction and could be done over great distances. If Xu Jingming were in normal high-dimensional space, be it through long-distance descent or teleportation, the distance would be much shorter. Whoosh. After locking onto his target, Xu Jingming only took a step. One step was all it took for him to arrive at his destination. It¡¯s quite tiring. It¡¯s very easy to descend over great distances, but just one teleportation from the Heart Realm¡­ is a little tiring. As a rookie, Xu Jingming was familiar with thesemon means. That¡¯s right. Long-distance descents are about condensing another clone far away. As for Heart Realm teleportation, it allows one to travel from one ce to another. This travel bes a huge burden with distance. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. In his Heart Realm, Xu Jingming also observed the high-dimensional space outside. Ordinary high-dimensional space had many levels. For example, the Heart Realm and Mother Stream levels. From the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming watched Myriad Star Ind in the high-dimensional space, noticing that it was arge ind hiding numerous dangers. Even he couldn¡¯t see the interior clearly. Whoosh. Jingming took one step and was now standing outside Myriad Star Ind. On Myriad Star Ind. ¡°Jingming has arrived,¡± Dean Chu announced, his piercing gaze fixated on the distant figure of Xu Jingming as he emerged outside Myriad Star Ind. ¡°Let¡¯s go and wee Myriad Star Ind¡¯s fifth Ind Lord,¡± a rough and rugged middle-aged man said with a smile, dressed in simple attire. ¡°The Heart Realm lineage is truly remarkable,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord added with a grin. ¡°No matter how far away they may be, they¡¯re always just a few steps away within the same dominion.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s head over.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Redmond said as he quickly followed Dean Chu¡¯s lead. ¡­ Xu Jingming stood in the void, gazing at the Myriad Star Ind before him. The sight was breathtaking, but it was also infinitely dangerous. The high-dimensional space was enveloped in endless mist, and the spacetime there was strange and distorted, making it difficult to move without enough strength. Countless dangers lurk in high-dimensional space, Xu Jingming thought to himself. There¡¯s danger from the environment and other high-dimensional lifeforms, and even unknown disasters. The three human Paramounts put a lot of effort into building this ind. Just then, four figures appeared before Xu Jingming as starlight parted. ¡°Jingming.¡± The thin Dean Chu greeted him with a brightugh. ¡°Jingming, your speed of bing a high-dimensional life form is shocking,¡± remarked Redmond with a bright smile. ¡°You did it in just 3,900 years.¡± ¡°We have prepared a celebration banquet for you,¡± the inly dressed Eternal Tower Master said excitedly. The only woman, Spacetime Ind Lord, stood quietly, smiling at the scene before her. Xu Jingming walked over to the group, greeting each one. ¡°Dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Senior Brother Redmond.¡± The five high-dimensional life forms then walked into the ind together, surrounded by the starlight. Redmond exined, ¡°When I became a high-dimensional life form, I didn¡¯t have the ability to travel long distances in high-dimensional space. It was Ind Lord who personally brought me here through the Mother Stream. But you, Junior Brother, came on your own.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord added, ¡°This mode of travel is unique to the Heart Realm lineage.¡± ¡°In high-dimensional space, there are two main systems: the Primordial Star and the Abyss systems. There¡¯s also the Spacetime and the Psych systems,¡± said Eternal Tower Master with a smile. ¡°Very few people in the Spacetime system can enter the Mother Stream, and simrly, very few in the Psych system can enter the Heart Realm.¡± ¡°I only entered the Mother Stream after reaching the Eternal Realm,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord said. ¡°But Wu Ming grasped Heart Realm Force from the beginning and can travel through the Heart Realm at the Firstborn realm.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just luck,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Being corrupted by high-dimensional powers was originally a disaster, but I happened to grasp the power of the third realm.¡± As they walked and talked, they crossed vast swaths ofnd with every step. Myriad Star Ind was incredibly vast. Xu Jingming saw mutated beasts pruning high-dimensional fruit trees in the distance and a huge Heavenly Python swimming in theke. ¡°That¡¯s the Heavenly Python?¡± Xu Jingming asked in surprise. ¡°Isn¡¯t it said that it was killed?¡± ¡°Haha, that was another Heavenly Python,¡± Eternal Tower Master exined with a smile. ¡°These rely on our Myriad Star Ind, and they¡¯re a little different in appearance.¡± Dean Chu added, ¡°There are 79 natural high-dimensional life forms on the ind. Natural high-dimensional life forms may not be as rare as you think. High-dimensional space is infinite, after all.¡± ¡°These life forms are born with high-dimensional bodies, but their minds and knowledge are far inferior to ours,¡± Dean Chu exined. Xu Jingming nodded. The journey from the low-dimensional world to the high-dimensional one was treacherous. One had to forge their own high-dimensional body from scratch. And for the natural high-dimensional life forms? They were born with nothing, their minds and knowledgegging behind others. ¡°Only one out of ten low-dimensional beings like us can make it to the Eternal realm from the Firstborn realm,¡± Dean Chu said. ¡°And for the natural high-dimensional life forms, their sess rate is even lower, less than one percent,¡± Dean Chu added. ¡°High-dimensional space is a dangerous ce. If they try to go it alone, they won¡¯tst long. They¡¯ll be hunted, dissected, and stripped of all valuable materials, used to create weapons or sacrificed to the abyss.¡± Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. The danger was real. ¡°That¡¯s why they have to join a powerful faction,¡± Dean Chu continued. ¡°There are only four half-step third-realm experts in this dominion, and the requirements to join them are stringent. Many natural high-dimensional life forms find it difficult to reach them. Our Myriad Star Ind is considered famous and attracts some high-dimensional life forms to join us.¡± Eternal Tower Master added, ¡°They can help us in many ways, like nurturing high-dimensional nts and flowers, being research assistants, and even providing their scales, fur, and blood for the betterment of the human race.¡± Xu Jingming was enlightened. ¡­ Myriad Star Ind Lord Hall. A grand banquet was in full swing. Dean Chu, Eternal Tower Master, Spacetime Ind Lord, Redmond, and Xu Jingming sat at the head of the table, with 79 natural high-dimensional lifeforms below them. These lifeforms, each with their unique appearance, had shrunk to normal size and sat respectfully. ¡°Congrattions to Myriad Star Ind for having the fifth Ind Lord, Lord Wu Ming. My band shall dedicate a song to all of you.¡± A volcano-like lifeform bowed respectfully and waved his hand as a boat flew out. The boat appeared in the middle of the hall, and there were musicians on it. The musicians, who were in high-dimensional space, couldn¡¯t see the high-dimensional lifeforms around them. ¡°You may perform,¡± the volcano lifeform spoke directly into their minds. ¡°Yes, great God King.¡± These musicians immediately began to perform diligently. The musicians, well aware of the importance of their performance, began ying. We were chosen by the God King among many gods. If we mess up, we¡¯ll die, and our civilization will be erased, they thought to themselves. Xu Jingming listened to the music at the head of the hall. The music could affect the mind; it entranced Xu Jingming. ¡°This is actually yed by Origin lifeforms.¡± He turned to Redmond, ¡°Senior Brother, where do these Origin lifeformse from?¡± ¡°These natural high-dimensional lifeforms buy pocket universes or miniature universes and throw in low-dimensional species for them to survive and reproduce. The environment in these pocket universes isn¡¯t always the best, but the species that survive go on to live and reproduce.¡± ¡°Therefore, these natural high-dimensional lifeforms usually raise some low-dimensional races. They will even send their clones and consciousness to the low-dimensional races. This brings them some entertainment,¡± Redmond said. ¡°After all, it¡¯s too dangerous in high-dimensional space, and survival is a daunting task. Only when dealing with low-dimensional races¡­ can they satisfy their various desires.¡± Xu Jingming understood. The performance ended, and Xu Jingming praised, ¡°Not bad.¡± The volcano lifeform beamed with pride. ¡°It¡¯s their greatest honor that you liked it, Ind Lord.¡± The natural high-dimensional lifeforms knew that human high-dimensional lifeforms held the highest status on Myriad Star Ind. ¡­ In the pocket universe, Pantheon. At the head of the table sat the God King, surrounded by the God Queen and a God Consort. There were more than 30,000 gods seated¡ªthey were all the Origin lifeforms of the many civilizations in the pocket universe! As long as they became Origin lifeforms, they were qualified to have a spot in the Pantheon. ¡°The performance is over.¡± The God King sat on his throne and looked at the 19 musicians. The 19 musicians trembled in fear. They were Origin lifeforms and gods in the Pantheon, but the God King was supreme! Any wrong move, any sign of incurring his wrath, and they would be gone, along with their civilizations. ¡°My friends are very satisfied,¡± the God King said with a smile. The 19 musicians breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Your Majesty, were there many great existences this time?¡± the God Queen asked curiously. ¡°Of course. There are some who are stronger than me. I¡¯m only average,¡± the God King said with a smile. ¡°Therefore, it¡¯s the greatest honor of your lives to be lucky enough to perform.¡± The 19 musicians were rather excited and delighted. ****** As the banquet went on, Xu Jingming¡¯s horizons were broadened by the various performances put on by the high-dimensional lifeforms. ¡°They may not be the strongest, but they¡¯re impressive in their indulgences,¡± Redmond said with a smile after the banquet ended. ¡°They often interact with each other and makeparisons.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The five of them arrived at a small hall. ¡°This is the information our human race has on high-dimensional space. Take a look.¡± Dean Chu handed a golden piece of paper to Xu Jingming. After Xu Jingming took it, arge amount of information filled his mind. In just three seconds, he received all the information. Xu Jingming had a clearer understanding of high-dimensional space. ¡°It¡¯s time to get down to business,¡± dered Dean Chu as he gathered the five high-dimensional lifeforms of the human race. ¡°We have to give it our all in the face of this cmity.¡± Eternal Tower Master, Spacetime Ind Lord, Redmond, and Xu Jingming nodded solemnly. Chapter 676 Xu Jingmings Mission 676 Xu Jingming''s Mission Dean Chu surveyed the vast space beyond Myriad Star Ind, his expression grave. "There are all kinds of dangers in high-dimensional space, and this time, our entire Fengyi 97 dominion will face an apocalypse. The only way to survive is to escape this dominion before it happens. "The Void Celestials have already begun their migration. The apocalypse was publicly sold by four half-step third-realm powerhouses who signed an Abyss contract. It''s authentic." Dean Chu said worriedly, "Spacetime Ind Lord can escape using the Mother Stream, and Jingming is good at Heart Realm teleportation. It''s not difficult for the few of us to escape, but the difficulty lies in how we can migrate our species." "Yeah." Eternal Tower Master had a solemn expression. "The weaker humans can''t handle harsh environments. Origin lifeforms can survive in high-dimensional space, but cosmic lifeforms would find it difficult to adapt. Although they can survive in their home universe, they might not be able to survive in different cosmic environments in another universe. As for the weakestary lifeforms¡­" "Even in our home universe,ary lifeforms have to reproduce and survive on habitables. New universes, new cosmic rules¡­ Canary lifeforms survive? This is a huge problem." Eternal Tower Master looked at Xu Jingming. "This problem will be your task, Xu Jingming." "Me?" Xu Jingming asked. "How?" Spacetime Ind Lord interjected, "Bring human criminals to the universes in the other dominions for survival experiments. Try them one by one. Carry out hundreds, if not thousands of experiments before we decide on a universe that''s most suitable for us humans." With a flick of her wrist,Spacetime Ind Lord produced a crystal jade tablet and handed it to Xu Jingming. "This is the information I gathered from trading with the other high-dimensional lifeforms in the Mother Stream. It contains general information on the 1,987 surrounding dominions." "Nearly 2,000 dominions?" Xu Jingming examined the tablet, which contained a wealth of information, from the dominions''yout to their power structure, half-step third realm factions, and locations. Everything was recorded in detail. "The information is detailed enough." Xu Jingming was very satisfied. He had always been aware of the vast expanse of high-dimensional space, but Spacetime Ind Lord had gone above and beyond in gathering intelligence on the numerous dominions. "High-dimensional space is infinite," Eternal Tower Master said. "The nearly 2,000 surrounding dominions are minuscule inparison." "We need intelligence, no matter the cost," dered Spacetime Ind Lord. "Heading to other dominions will not be easy. Even I will need several years to reach the nearest dominion, and ten years for a round trip. For those further away, it could take centuries, even millennia." "And we need human criminals to carry out survivability experiments in other universes," she added. "It''s a daunting task, and I cannot spare the time. You are the only one with the power to experiment with multiple dominions and universes." Dean Chu chimed in, "Her body guards Myriad Star Ind, and she can''t be away for long. Moreover, you''re indeed the most suitable person to explore other dominions." Xu Jingming nodded. "Alright, leave it to me! I''ll do my best." As it concerned the future survival of his species, Xu Jingming naturally did his best. "Oh right, how do we transport the human criminals needed for the survivability experiments?" Xu Jingming asked, perplexed. "They are very weak. How can they survive the journey?" "With this." Spacetime Ind Lord produced a ck cube from somewhere. "This is thergest Spacetime Prison I''ve ever built." Spacetime Prison? It looked like the prison he had been locked in when he had lost control, but this cube was muchrger. Countless people were trapped inside, motionless. This prison was muchrger than the one that imprisoned Xu Jingming. It appeared very empty even with tens of billions of people imprisoned inside. "Time is frozen in the prison," exined Spacetime Ind Lord, "so the human criminals won''t be harmed during the journey. However, it''s not easy to maintain the time freeze. The more living beings in the prison, the harder it is." "There are ten billion human criminals inside. Other than more than 10,000 cosmic lifeforms, the others areary lifeforms. This is already the limit of this prison. Any more, and time won''t be able to stand still. All of them havemitted heinous crimes. They were originally sentenced to death and were urgently transferred over for the survivability experiments." Xu Jingming nodded in understanding. Stopping time was no easy task. It was even harder to keep time frozen for ten billion people. "This is the best way we can temporarily find for migrating humans." Dean Chu sighed. "We can only migrate ten billion people at a time." "The cost of building this Spacetime Prison is equivalent to an Eternal weapon," Spacetime Ind Lord added. "I''ve only built two for the time being." Xu Jingming thought for a moment before asking, "If we can only migrate ten billion people at a time, how will the human race migrate in the future? There are quadrillions of newborns every day, and the human race is spread across 34 cosmic sectors." "Yeah, there are ten quadrillion newborns a day." Dean Chu sighed. "It''s too difficult to migrate the entire species." "Our abilities are limited," Eternal Tower Master said softly. "The best solution would be to use a pocket universe to migrate our species, but it has to be extremely simr to our home universe. "Third-realm existences can create a true universe. Half-step third-realm existences only have a chance of creating a suitable pocket universe." "We learned that the Void Celestials hired a half-step third-realm powerhouse from another dominion to help create a miniature universe. However, the cost was exorbitant and not feasible for us." Eternal Tower Master shook his head. Xu Jingming fell silent. Received the help of half-step third-realm powerhouses from other dominions? "We''ll find a way to save the species," Dean Chu said with a smile. "The Spacetime Prison is one option, but we''lle up with something better. Your mission, Xu Jingming, is to find a new universe Realm lineage. You''re a high-dimensional lifeform, but you''re only at the Firstborn realm. If you''re not 21:33 careful, you could die." for humans to live in¡ªthat''s where the future of our race lies. This mission is crucial." "I understand." Xu Jingming nodded. "I''ll leave within the next two days after making preparations." "Don''t be in such a rush," Dean Chu cautioned. "Exploring new dominions is dangerous. You may encounter powerful enemies who can target you through karma even though you''re from the Heart Realm lineage. You''re a high-dimensional lifeform, but you''re only at the Firstborn realm. If you''re not careful, you could die." Xu Jingming acknowledged the warning. "You must make yourself stronger," Dean Chu continued. "The high-dimensional fruit you obtained can take you to the peak of the Firstborn realm. The legacy you inherited also has life-preservation methods. And don''t forget the Sin Flower I bought for you; it should be of some help." Eternal Tower Master interjected, "Finding a new universe for humans is important, but your safetyes first. If you die, our mission is a failure." Redmond watched from the side. As an ordinary Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform, he could only watch helplessly. "I''ll be careful." Xu Jingming nodded. ****** Within his Heart Realm domain, Xu Jingming had carefully moved all of his prized possessions from the Primordial Research Institute headquarters for safekeeping. It was safest here! My strength is multiplied by dozens, or even a hundred times, within my territory. It was the one ce he feltpletely secure. High-dimensional fruit. He produced a ck fruit from his collection, one that was massive in size within the auxiliary universe but small and unassuming in his true body''s grasp. I''m told that it can elevate one''s body to the pinnacle of the Firstborn realm. Without hesitation, Xu Jingming devoured the fruit in a single gulp, feeling the intense heat spread throughout his entire being as he chewed and swallowed. This power¡­ Xu Jingming gazed upward and caught a glimpse of the Primordial Star, which emitted endless mes and was home to a gargantuan entity that seeped into countless dominions¡ªthe Abyss. The power contained within the fruit had a sliver of the Primordial Star''s and Abyss''s power. As the fruit''s power surged through his body, it gradually altered his basic life structure he created. What was once a simple foundation became increasinglyplex, producingyer uponyer of intricate structures. And in the span of half an hour, his entire body grew to be 10,000 timesrger than before. mes and blood now coursed through him as part of the structure. His body naturally changed as a result of the increasedplexity of the basic structures. He remained cross-legged in his Heart Realm, now a mountainous figure exuding immense power. Monhado''s fruit can erge people? Xu Jingming smiled. Monhado had devoured universes. Compared to him, I''m not even a baby. Xu Jingming could sense his transformation. My strength and speed have increased dramatically. Being from the Heart Realm lineage, I''m not good at strength and speed to begin with, but the high-dimensional fruit has changed all that. Xu Jingming was in a good mood. Strength and speed aren''t important to me, but with this increased size, the Heart Realm Force I can carry will also increase significantly. The Heart Realm Force I control is more than a hundred times stronger. Xu Jingming was delighted. The body is indeed the foundation of everything. The stronger the body, the more Heart Realm Force I can control. Now, I''ll condense Cleansing Lotus Fire. Xu Jingming flipped his hand and took out the Sin Flower. With the Sin Flower before him, Xu Jingming poured a massive amount of Heart Realm Force into it, using the endless sins to begin condensing the Cleansing Lotus Fire. Xu Jingming''s mind, consciousness, and high-dimensional strength expanded beyond the bounds of cosmic legend as a high-dimensional lifeform. Now that the high-dimensional fruit had modified his body, the Heart Realm Force Xu Jingming grasped became massive again. It would be too easy to cultivate Cleansing Lotus Fire all over again. Buzz. In a second, the Cleansing Lotus Fire advanced to the Cleansing Lotus Four-leaf realm. Buzz. With the Eight Directions Map''s exquisite control over the Intent realm and the vast Heart Realm Force, Cleansing Lotus Fire reached the Cleansing Lotus Four-leaf realm in another three seconds. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! His Red Lotus Fire was improving at a terrifying speed. Chapter 677 Efforts 677 Efforts Xu Jingming sat cross-legged, his eyes fixed on the Sin Flower in front of him. With each breath, he drew on the endless sins contained within the flower, using them as nourishment to condense the Cleansing Lotus Fire to a terrifying level. In just a minute, the Cleansing Lotus Fire reached the Cleansing Lotus Six-leaf realm. And in an hour and a half, it surged to the Cleansing Lotus Seven-leaf realm. But it wasn''t until a full day had passed that Xu Jingming finally broke through to the Cleansing Lotus Eight-leaf realm. Fortunately, the high-dimensional fruit has transformed my body, allowing me to mobilize more Heart Realm Force and break through to the threshold of the Nine-leaf realm. Exhausted, Xu Jingming focused all his energy on condensing the Cleansing Lotus Fire. For more than a month, he consumed massive amounts of sin until, finally, he condensed a wisp of Cleansing Lotus Fire at the Nine-leaf realm. The pure white mes that rose like clouds were beautiful and posed no threat. The Cleansing Lotus Fire''s Nine-leaf realm is my temporary limit. Xu Jingming knew this very well. Basic mastery of the ck Lotus Fire requires sins that far exceed the level of the Cleansing Lotus Fire, and it is something I don''t possess. The Red Lotus Fire legacy was divided into three realms: Cleansing Lotus Fire, ck Lotus Fire, and Red Lotus Fire. With the help of the Eight Directions Map and the high-dimensional fruit, Xu Jingming could only temporarily push the Cleansing Lotus Fire to a perfected state. It was only at the peak of the Firstborn realm in terms of might. The power of a peak Firstborn? Meaningless when ites to adventuring. Xu Jingming knew this all too well. I have to tread carefully, keeping my head down at all times. The might of a peak Firstborn? They could be found all over high-dimensional space! Just a high-dimensional fruit could transform one''s body to the peak of the Firstborn realm. The consumption of Abyssal True Blood could transform one''s body into something close to the Eternal realm. And with the right weapon, a Firstborn realm powerhouse could unleash the might of the Eternal realm. The Eternal realm is the majority in any dominion, and those in the Firstborn realm have to be cautious. Even the natural high-dimensional lifeforms on Myriad Star Ind dare not venture out. Senior Brother Redmond, despite having a legacy, weapons, and resources provided by the dean and others, does not dare to venture out. The dangers of high-dimensional space are too great. In high-dimensional space, Firstborn realm powerhouses can die at any time while adventuring! Those who do venture out usually do so with powerfulpanions. But for me, I have to venture out alone. It was a necessary risk in order to carry out his multi-cosmic dominion experiment, spreading his clones far and wide. Clones could be produced everywhere, but the dean and others could not apany him because theycked the capability. I''ll just be careful. Xu Jingming retrieved a piece of beast hide before setting off. This beast hide is my prized possession second only to the original Eight Directions Map legacy, and it''s a toy of that high-dimensional child. As he unfolded it, he activated a clone, which infiltrated the interior of the beast hide. Within, a high-dimensional space was sealed, containing 20 miniature universes that constantly collided. There were also swimming alien beasts, towering buildings, mysterious mazes,rge numbers of puppets, an egg¡­ A toy that an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse prepared for his child. Xu Jingming came close to the 20 miniature universes. Huh? Xu Jingming observed the 20 miniature universes in front of him. Each one has its own set ofws, but when they collide, they affect each other in myriad ways, eventually forming a perfect cycle? The control over the cosmicws that the creator of these universes possesses is remarkable. Xu Jingming couldn''t help but observe it, and before he knew it, half an hour passed. "He put in so much effort," Xu Jingming murmured to himself. "The 20 miniature universes prepared by that invincible half-step third realm are actually toys for a child to have a deeper understanding of thews of the universe while ying. It makes establishing an inner universe in the future easier." Xu Jingming knew that the key to breaking through to the Eternal realm at the Firstborn realm was to establish an inner universe. Once the inner universe was formed, a lifeform would naturally undergo a huge transformation! Before the inner universe system was created, high-dimensional lifeforms had other ways to raise a Firstborn realm high-dimensional body to the Eternal realm. However, the inner universe system quickly became the mainstream method because it was rtively easy and greatly reduced the difficulty of reaching the Eternal realm. These miniature universes allow children to understand thews of the universe. This maze¡­ Xu Jingming walked in. The maze was actually filled with all kinds of illusory realms. The illusory realmse one after another, and the final 300 illusory realms form a most terrifying one. I can experience it to my heart''s content or exit at any time. Xu Jingming was amazed. This is actually a tutorial on illusory realms. The 20 miniature universes are in preparation for the establishment of a universe. The mysterious maze guides the construction of the illusory realm. The swimming mutated beasts contain all kinds of ways to create a body. The towering tower houses 21 psychic weapons. That egg is a guide for Karma Severance. The effort this father had put in for his child is astounding, creating toys that require much more 21:31 than just leaving behind aplete legacy. There are also those puppets and¡­ Xu Jingming, now a high-dimensional lifeform, embarked on a careful investigation that broadened his horizons. The effort this father had put in for his child is astounding, creating toys that require much more than just leaving behind aplete legacy. As expected of an existence who has grasped six half-step third-realm means. He taught his son a son a lot with the toys. Xu Jingming sighed. Unfortunately, I need aplete formtion for it to truly make a difference. Forget it. These toys can also solidify my foundation. Xu Jingming''s eyes burned. With these toys, I can potentially figure out some Eternal-level legacies. The 21 psychic weapons hanging in the tower were a cultivation guide and a chance for him to gain a greater understanding. I''ve always wanted aplete psychic weapon technique, but unfortunately, I can''t get one. Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. He liked spearmanship. He had used spearmanship to condense his mind and will and was very suitable for his path of psychic weapons. But without aplete legacy, it was too difficult to figure out with just a few words from his predecessors. Now, with the chance to observe all the toys and gain a deeper understanding of the potential path ahead. I will buy a psychic weapon legacy if the opportunity arises, Xu Jingming thought. No matter how talented he was, drawing on the experience of his predecessors could smoothen his evolutionary path. After observing all the toys, Xu Jingming prepared to depart the beast hide space. Huh? Something about the high-dimensional space sealed in the beast hide made him pause. As the owner of the hide, I have no issue entering and exiting it. But what about other living beings trapped inside? It would be a difficult escape, he suspected. He meticulously studied the various methods of sealing the hide. What''s more impressive is the Karma Severance contained within the egg. The hide is situated in a high-dimensional space and hiding within it can greatly sever one''s karma. Xu Jingming''s eyes glowed as he took in the situation. The high-dimensional child had eventually died but only because he hade up against a third-realm existence. He naturally had nowhere to hide. What a father. He made so many preparations for his child. On the one hand, Xu Jingming was very excited that he had made a killing. At the same time, he felt that he owed the high-dimensional child, Liu Yufeng. I''ve benefited too much from him, and that entangles my karma with him. I have to repay this debt in the future, if I ever have the ability to do so, but that''s only if I reach the third realm, he mused with a smile. It seemed like a distant dream. But for now, he reveled in the father''s meticulous preparations for his child. From today onward, a clone will hide in the beast hide space. Xu Jingming was very cautious. This way, I increase my chances of survival while exploring outside. ¡­ With everything in ce, Xu Jingming embarked on his exploration. With the Spacetime Prison in hand, Xu Jingming set off on his daring exploration. My target: Fengyi 33 dominion, situated near the Fengyi 97 dominion. Carrying living beings during teleportation is undoubtedly an arduous task. It was like a mortal running. Running while carrying heavy objects naturally slowed down and consumed more stamina. More importantly¡­ The ten billion human criminals in the Spacetime Prison weren''t living beings of the Heart Realm, so they were a huge obstacle when teleporting. I can go only half as far as my usual Heart Realm teleportation, and it''s more strenuous. Xu Jingming felt a little tired from just one teleportation. He bore with it for ten consecutive steps¡ªten Heart Realm teleportations. After a grueling hour of mental recuperation, Xu Jingming harnessed his powers and teleported ten more times in rapid session. Sigh, I''m a Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform, so the teleportation distance in the Heart Realm is a little short. If it were an Eternal high-dimensional lifeform, the teleportation distance would be much greater. Xu Jingming rested and looked at the endless chaos around him. There''s a benefit to the Heart Realm lineage¡ªit''s rtively safe to travel long distances. Unlike the dangers that lurked in high-dimensional space, traversing the Heart Realm was rtively safe. The chances of encountering another high-dimensional lifeform after a lengthy teleportation were minuscule¡ªit was like two specks in an entire universe randomlynding on the same grain of sand. Fate had to align in unimaginable ways for such a serendipitous meeting to ur. This ce is already beyond Fengyi 97 dominion. It''s a chaotic area with multiple spatialyers. Xu Jingming could observe the outside world. It was very safe in the Heart Realm, but the outside environment was already very nasty and terrifying. For example, strange, ck winds whipped around with devastating force, obliterating entire spatialyers with ease. Witnessing such raw might made Xu Jingming shudder with trepidation. ¡­ He pushed himself to the limit, teleporting ten times before taking an hour to rest. Finally, after more than a day, he stepped foot in Fengyi 33 dominion. If it were Spacetime Ind Lord, it would take her years to reach this dominion from the Mother Stream. With every jump, he covered an unfathomable distance, traversing through the Heart Realm with blinding speed. He took just over a day. Detailed information immediately appeared in Xu Jingming''s mind about the Fengyi 33 dominion. ording to the information about the nearly 2,000 surrounding dominions that Spacetime Ind Lord bought from friends in the Mother Stream, there are three half-step third realm powerhouses here, more than 10,000 high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms, and a total of 12 universes. There are between 50 and 150 high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms in each universe. Xu Jingming came to a realization. In fact, there were only 99 high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms in his home universe! Of these 12 universes, five have half-step third-realm powerhouses, Xu Jingming thought. Therefore, the target of my experiment is the other seven universes. ording to the dean and the others, it was best if there were no half-step third-realm factions in the new home universe chosen by the human race. The pressure brought about by a half-step third realm was too great. The human race is confident in taking root in areas without a half-step third realm. Xu Jingming took a step and rushed to the nearest universe. Chapter 678 Survival Test 678 Survival Test I''m here. Xu Jingming gazed in awe at the colossal celestial body before him¡ªit was iparable and breathtaking. An entire universe. Each universe held a special ce in Xu Jingming''s heart. They were the cradles for low-dimensional lifeforms, and he couldn''t help but feel a sense of reverence toward them. The Mother Stream is truly magical, Xu Jingming thought to himself. It nurtures one universe after another, eventually producing low-dimensional lifeforms like us. It''s no wonder it is called the Mother Stream. The Mother Stream was the mother of all low-dimensional lifeforms. As he approached, Xu Jingming observed the interior of the universe from the Heart Realm. Countless species of life exist within this universe; I''ll choose the border between two species. On an ordinary vegetation in the border world of the Aihus. Xu Jingming descended from the Heart Realm and appeared above the vegetation. The aura concealment method taught by the dean and the others is indeed useful. Moreover, it greatly reduces the universe''s rejection of me. Xu Jingming nodded. He had learned many legacies from the dean and the others on Myriad Star Ind. How was he to restrain his aura? How was he to minimize karma? How was he to reduce a universe''s rejection of him? Many legacies had descriptions. The repulsion he faced when forcefully entering a universe was intense, but by gently entering through its energy ebbs and flows, it was much weaker. The climate, temperature, and environment of the seem suitable for humans. Xu Jingming mused and began terraforming the by enveloping the with an invisible force. Over half of the nts disappeared. Oceans, rivers, andkes appeared, and the atmosphere was modified. In no time, a habitable that looked remarkably suitable for humans emerged. It looks perfect on the surface and is very suitable for humans, Xu Jingming thought. However, the intangiblews of a universe can be unforgiving toward humans. The evolution of the human race was intricately tied to thews of their home universe. How would humans fare in apletely different universe with a different set ofws? Time to begin the experiment. Xu Jingming''s mind whirred. He released a million humanary lifeform criminals and a cosmic lifeform criminal from the Spacetime Prison. With a flick of his wrist, they were instantly transported to the habitable. I''ll leave a Cleansing Lotus Incarnation to watch over them. As he took a step and departed, a Nine-leaf Cleansing Lotus Fire condensed into Xu Jingming''s very image, left behind to oversee the prisoners. A Cleansing Lotus incarnation needed a true body to rely on and couldn''t exist independently. After bing a high-dimensional lifeform, the differences between a Cleansing Lotus incarnation and my true body have been amplified. As long as I''m in the same dominion, I can maintain the in the Cleansing Lotus incarnation. Xu Jingming had long done experiments. The Cleansing Lotus incarnation observed the released prisoners. "What''s going on? W-where is this?" A million humanary lifeform criminals and a cosmic lifeform criminal were scattered across the. "Were we exiled?" "There''s nothing to eat or drink?" This batch of human criminals looked around and quickly discovered some fruits growing on the trees. Xu Jingming had intentionally condensed the fruit during the terraforming to provide sustenance for the humans. The tenacity of life shall prevail; life finds a way. Xu Jingming didn''t interfere and only observed and took notes. I wonder if they can adapt to this universe. ¡­ Xu Jingming traversed the vast expanse of space, his true body carrying the Spacetime Prison as he journeyed from one universe to another. With each stop, he carefully selected a suitable for terraforming, dropping off a millionary lifeform criminals and a cosmic lifeform criminal. He left behind a Cleansing Lotus incarnation to observe their survivability, gathering vital data for the survivability experiments. There are so many dangers in high-dimensional space. Xu Jingming was always on the lookout for potential threats as he spied on the outside world. ording to the intelligence, the dark area ahead¡­ is Kettle Abyss, one of the dominion''s seven forbidden zones. Only half-step third-realm powerhouses can enter and exit safely. The weaker high-dimensional lifeforms who entered have never returned. He strained his eyes to see through the dark expanse, but even his Heart Realm couldn''t prate its depths. "Let''s go." He took a step and teleported far into the Heart Realm. As he floated in the darkness, he noticed a water sk deep in the abyss. Its nozzle seemed to stretch into infinity, connected to a mysterious location. What a nice fragrance. This is a low-dimensional lifeform that evolved to the Firstborn realm, and it''s from the Heart Realm lineage. I really want to take a bite. The kettle turned slightly, and the nozzle pointed in Xu Jingming''s direction as if it yearned for him. ¡­ In a matter of hours, Xu Jingming traveled through seven different universes, leaving sufficient human criminals there with ease. He had Cleansing Lotus incarnations spread throughout. The setup for Fengyi 33 dominion isplete. All we need now are the observation records, Xu Jingming thought, standing tall in the Heart Realm. I''ll leave a true body behind to maintain the seven Cleansing Lotus incarnations. Whoosh. Xu Jingming split into two true bodies¡ªone to remain in ce, the other to carry the Spacetime Prison and continue his travels. The next stop? Fengyi 9 dominion. After painstakingly observing and experimenting in the various dominions, Xu Jingming ended up being the only human who found it suitable. ****** Xu Jingming remained cautious, leaving only one true body in the Heart Realm of Fengyi 33 and keeping a safe distance from the seven universes. His true body was crucial in maintaining the seven incarnations, without which they would cease to exist. The incarnation isposed of Cleansing Lotus Fire¡ªa powerful force in isting karma and perfect for dealing with enemies. Xu Jingming had fear creeping in. He was in the Firstborn realm after all, and a high-dimensional lifeform could attack him through karma at any moment. He had to be careful, to think of ways to obstruct karma and protect himself. ¡­ "On the third day, death came to Number One in the form of its human inhabitants." "The first death on Number Seven urred on the 15th day." Number Six had survived for 30 consecutive days without any casualties¡ªexcluding idental factors like in-fighting. Xu Jingming took note of the data meticulously. Human infighting, idental falls, and other such factors didn''t interest him. He was only concerned with the deaths caused by unsuitability with the environment. Of the seven universes in this dominion, the sevens he had selected were terraformed to be perfect for humans. So if arge number of deaths urred because of the environment, then it meant the universe wasn''t suitable for humans at all. "From the 37th day, human illnesses and sores began to appear, like a gue that had been unleashed. And then, from the 50th day, death followed¡ªswift and merciless. The Cleansing Lotus incarnation watched silently, recording the data with detached, clinical precision. "More than half of them died on the 90th day of the survivability experiment!" ****** The Aihus'' pce loomed high, its towering presence befitting the five high-dimensional lifeforms who sat upon their thrones, peering down at Test Number One and the observing Xu Jingming that was disyed on a massive mirror before them. Each of the high-dimensional lifeforms wore a golden mask, hiding half of their features from view. A young one spoke up, voicing his concern. "A foreign high-dimensional lifeform has trespassed into our home universe and upied a at the border of our species. I believed all of you needed to be informed as it involves a high-dimensional lifeform." "Does anyone know this high-dimensional lifeform?" the leader sitting in the middle asked. "I don''t know him." "Never seen him." One after another replied. "We are all consciousness carriers, so we aren''t strong enough," the high-dimensional lifeform in the middle said. "Buxiu, you are the only one remaining in our home universe. I''ll leave this to you. My only request is¡­ to get him out!" "I might not be able to defeat him." The young high-dimensional lifeform wasn''t confident. "You are allowed to use three treasures!" the leader said. "Yes, sir." The young high-dimensional lifeform was immediately filled with confidence. He said, "Even if I can defeat him, what if he''s a natural high-dimensional lifeform who does whatever he wishes with nothing to worry about¡­ and he ends up threatening our species?" Naturally-born high-dimensional lifeforms who did things alone often didn''t have any worries. The leader''s eyes turned cold as he dered, "We will fight those who dare threaten our species to the death. However, don''t make any rash moves if he''s really crazy. We will all return and make this puny natural high-dimensional lifeform pay the price." The powerhouses of low-dimensional origin held an air of confidence that was unmistakable. They knew that their path to the Eternal Realm was paved with higher chances of sess. "Brother, we don''t even know this high-dimensional lifeform. He might have some serious connections that we are unaware of," anotherpanion said. "I suggest we approach him cautiously and only make a move after we confirm that he is not a threat." "I trust Buxiu to handle the situation with the proper amount of caution," the leader said calmly. ¡­ Xu Jingming observed the humans on Number One, nodding slightly as he studied their survivability. They have managed to survive for three months, despite the random death on the third day. The total number of deaths, at 1.5%, ranks them second among the sevens. Thews of a universe were unforgiving, and death could erupt on arge scale at any moment. That''s why Xu Jingming''s survivability experiments had tost at least a thousand years, ording to n. Xu Jingming''s senses jolted as a mighty aura washed over him. It was unmistakably the aura of a high-dimensional lifeform. Xu Jingming looked up. He raised his gaze to the distant cosmos, and there it was¡ªa figure, wreathed in mes that twisted and turned into massive birds. Each one of them exuded an ominous power that made Xu Jingming''s heart race. The firebirds swooped and circled around the figure. Peak Firstborn realm aura. Xu Jingming instantly made a judgment. He wasn''t surprised. It wasn''t umon for treasures to allow a Firstborn realm expert to reach the peak of their realm, and any species with a slightly deeper heritage could do it. "I''m Buxiu from the Aihus." The figure smiled at Xu Jingming, wearing a silver robe and a golden mask. "Foreign high-dimensional lifeform, can you tell me why you came to the Aihu dominion?" Chapter 679 - 679 The Friendly Xu Jingming 679 The Friendly Xu Jingming Xu Jingming took a confident step out of the and emerged into the vast expanse of space. A smile crept across his face as he caught sight of the high-dimensional alien lifeform, Buxiu. ¡°Well, hello there, Buxiu of the Aihus,¡± he said with a friendly tone. ¡°I¡¯m a high-dimensional lifeform from the Heart Realm lineage. You can call me Ming.¡± Buxiu, who had the three treasures at his disposal and was ready to strike, found himself a little taken aback by Xu Jingming¡¯s words. Heart Realm lineage? He couldn¡¯t help but feel a tinge of fear creeping up within him. As he drew closer, he began to sense an abnormal high-dimensional life aura emanating from Xu Jingming that instinctively made him fear for his mind and consciousness. Nobody from the Heart Realm lineage is to be trifled with, and most of them are at the Eternal realm. We Aihus have only two high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms, and they know better than to mess with the Heart Realm lineage. Buxiu realized he was dealing with a formidable opponent, so his smile widened. ¡°Well, well, well, a high-dimensional lifeform from the Heart Realm lineage,¡± he said, his tone friendly. ¡°Ming, what brings you to our Aihu territory? If there¡¯s anything we can do to help, we will be more than willing to offer our assistance.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s smile grew warmer. ¡°The Heart Realm lineage ces great importance on the mind,¡± he said. ¡°That¡¯s why I¡¯m here to observe the changes in the minds of low-dimensional lifeforms. I¡¯ve selected some test subjects, and I¡¯m carrying out mental observation experiments in this universe.¡± ¡°Mental observation experiments, huh?¡± Buxiu nodded thoughtfully. ¡°The one in charge of observation is just an incarnation condensed from a wisp of my mind me,¡± Xu Jingming exined, his body dissipating and revealing the Cleansing Lotus Fire that had been condensed to its limits. Buxiu couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of unease wash over him as he looked upon the me. I can¡¯t tell what kind of me it is, but I can sense that it is a mental-type me. Mental mes were different from any other me. They could burn the mind and consciousness, obliterating someone entirely. He¡¯s really a high-dimensional lifeform from the Heart Realm lineage. Moreover, the other party only left a single incarnation here, meaning it¡¯s meaningless to deal with him. Many thoughts shed through Buxiu¡¯s mind. Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°I assure you, my experiments will be limited to this alone. If the Aihus are willing to lend their aid, I shall not forget this generous gesture.¡± ¡°But if you decline, I won¡¯t hesitate to relocate these insignificant beings to another. The universe is vast, and there¡¯s no shortage of habitables to experiment on.¡± Xu Jingming remained very polite. Forcing me? Then, I¡¯ll leave! Xu Jingming, who was knee-deep in experimentation across seven universes in a single dominion, knew better than to engage in unnecessary battles. And that wasn¡¯t all. With countless dominions and thousands of experimentals at his disposal, he couldn¡¯t risk making enemies at every turn. The high-dimensional lifeforms of the Heart Realm lineage were notoriously skilled at self-preservation, but even they had limits. All I need is a single for experimentation. There¡¯s no need to engage in direct conflict, Xu Jingming thought. After all, who would pick a fight with a Heart Realm lifeform over a mere? And if pushes to shove, I¡¯ll just leave. I¡¯ve minimized the likelihood of any potential fallout because I selected weaker species. Xu Jingming had all his preparations in ce. ¡­ From a distance, the conversation between Buxiu and Xu Jingming was being monitored by the Aihus¡¯ other high-dimensional lifeform consciousness carriers. ¡°That¡¯s a mental-type me, alright.¡± the leader remarked. ¡°But we can¡¯t know its full potential until we get up close and personal with it.¡± ¡°Seeing that me gives me chills,¡± a high-dimensional Firstborn realm lifeform chimed in. ¡°I think just touching it will doom me.¡± The Cleansing Lotus Fire had reached the Nine-leaf realm, and it was not something to be trifled with. The leader nodded in agreement. ¡°Most high-dimensional lifeforms of the Heart Realm lineage are at the Eternal realm. We should try to make friends with them instead of enemies.¡± High-dimensional lifeforms of the Heart Realm lineage could be split into two categories. The first type had only achieved basic mastery with weak high-dimensional powers like Nightmare, Fantasy Realm, or Puppet. Usually, they could only enter the Heart Realm after reaching the Eternal Realm and gathering enough strength. Entering the Heart Realm instantly elevated them to the Eternal Realm. Xu Jingming was part of the second type. He and his contemporaries had already mastered the fundamental Heart Realm Force and entered the Heart Realm as soon as they became high-dimensional lifeforms. They grew quickly and would soon reach the Eternal Realm. As a result, Eternal realm ruins littered the Heart Realm, while Firstborn realm ruins were much harder toe by. Xu Jingming had only found one Firstborn realm ruin in his territory¡ªthe ruin of the high-dimensional child, Liu Yufeng. It was, without a doubt, his most significant discovery. ¡°Let¡¯s avoid making any enemies from the Heart Realm lineage,¡± the leader advised. ¡°If they decide to get back at us, we won¡¯t even be able to find their physical bodies.¡± ¡°Their true bodies are concealed in the Heart Realm, and we can¡¯t get there,¡± arade said, expressing a deep sigh. ¡°Brother, that high-dimensional lifeform called Ming seems friendly enough. He even said he only needs one habitable for his mental observation experiment,¡± anotherpanion pointed out. The leader nodded. ¡°Let¡¯s keep a watchful eye on him for now and show him some respect.¡± ¡­ As Buxiu chatted with Xu Jingming, he received a voice transmission from his leader. ¡°It¡¯s just a habitable,¡± Buxiu reassured Xu Jingming with a smile. ¡°We Aihus aren¡¯t that stingy. Focus on your mental observation experiments here.¡± ¡°Thank you,¡± Xu Jingming replied, his tone polite. Everything went as nned. In a friendly chat, a habitable wouldn¡¯t cause much fuss. But the catch was that Xu Jingming hailed from the Heart Realm lineage. ¡°Ming, is this your first time in our universe?¡± Buxiu inquired with a grin. ¡°Actually, this is my first time in this dominion. I was traveling the Heart Realm and happened to pass by,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Buxiu eximed in surprise. ¡°I see. Only a handful of high-dimensional lifeforms of the Heart Realm lineage exist in our dominion, and they are all renowned. No wonder I¡¯ve never heard of your name. So you¡¯re from another dominion. Your Heart Realm lineage is quite enviable; you can travel the other dominions with ease.¡± Only those from the Heart Realm lineage had the privilege of traveling to other dominions. Other schools weren¡¯t as qualified, and those from the Mother Stream lineage found it time-consuming to journey far. Their activities were restricted to the surrounding dominions. But the Heart Realm lineage was different; they had the freedom to explore. ¡°All lineages have their own strengths and difficulties on the evolutionary path,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°Our lineage demands a lot from the mind. It can be quite vexing.¡± ¡°Well, as a cosmic native, I insist on inviting you over to my ce. Let¡¯s have a good chat and try out some of our universe¡¯s delicacies,¡± Buxiu offered hospitably. ¡°I don¡¯t have many hobbies, but food is one of them.¡± Xu Jingming chuckled. He dly epted the invitation to Buxiu¡¯s residence, eager to sample the universe¡¯s delicacies and engage in pleasant conversation. ****** Myriad Star Ind, home dominion. The dean poured Xu Jingming a ss of wine. ¡°I must say, the view is spectacr.¡± Xu Jingming sat to the side and looked up into the distance. The Primordial Star burned fiercely in the distance, its mes reaching out to the void. ¡°I had Spacetime Ind Lord set up a special array here to observe the Primordial Star,¡± the dean said. Xu Jingming held his wine. ¡°How many universes have you been to?¡± the dean asked. ¡°I¡¯ve ventured to 38 dominions and conducted experiments in 291 universes. My incarnations are recording data on every in those universes,¡± Xu Jingming replied. The dean eximed in surprise, ¡°I knew you were the perfect candidate for this mission. You¡¯ve traveled through 38 dominions and conducted experiments in 291 universes in just three months. Spacetime Ind Lord would¡¯ve taken thousands of years just to travel, let alone conduct experiments in hundreds of universes simultaneously.¡± ¡°I happen to be good at it,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Have you encountered any trouble?¡± the dean asked. ¡°You¡¯re a foreign high-dimensional lifeform. The inhabitants of those universes won¡¯t just let you waltz in and conduct experiments, right?¡± ¡°I approach every universe with the intent to make friends,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°All I require is a habitable for observation and experimentation. If they don¡¯t allow it, I move on.¡± ¡°Only five species have forced me to leave. I didn¡¯t push back and relocated to others in the universe with those human criminals,¡± Xu Jingming exined. The dean nodded. ¡°You see,¡± Xu Jingming said with a sly smile, ¡°it all went off without a hitch because I only revealed my incarnations. They only caught a glimpse of my Cleansing Lotus Fire, with no idea of my true form. Many of them suspect that I am a psychic lifeform of the Eternal Realm. But I let them specte; they don¡¯t know me after all!¡± The dean chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. It was no secret that high-dimensional beings of the Heart Realm lineage were most likely to ascend to the Eternal Realm. And although Xu Jingming had only recently reached the Firstborn realm, it was only a matter of time before he would join their ranks. With his subtle yet undeniable presence, coupled with his disarming charm and his requirement for only one habitable, Xu Jingming¡¯s experiments had gone off without a hitch. ¡°I have only the best intentions for them,¡± Xu Jingming continued, his voice low and measured. ¡°I want to conduct experiments across thousands of universes. In the end, I will only choose the universe that is most suitable for humans. We won¡¯t be migrating to other universes.¡± ¡°Even in the chosen universe, humans will only need a small corner of it,¡± he added. ¡°We canpletely avoid the species where I conducted my experiments.¡± ¡°We won¡¯t make things difficult for you,¡± the dean assured him, nodding sagely. ¡°We only require 30 cosmic sectors¡ªa drop in the bucketpared to the vast expanse of the universe.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. He showed kindness to every species he had forged a bond with, but the truth was, humans couldn¡¯t stake a im in just any old universe. No, the one they ultimately settled in would be their new abode, and that would bring them face-to-face with their neighbors in this great cosmic expanse. When the migration finally urred, Xu Jingming would surely transcend into a bona fide high-dimensional Eternal lifeform. Chapter 680 - 680 Conflict 680 Conflict Test 931. Xu Jingming watched the human criminals slowly adapt to the environment. ¡°Day 19, the first death caused by mdjustment urred on Test 931.¡± ¡°Day 22, 15 deaths urred on the same day.¡± As an experienced and knowledgeable observer of the universe, Xu Jingming knew all too well the effects of the universe¡¯sws on low-dimensional lifeforms. The subtle effects were like a silent predator, always lurking and ready to pounce, causing illness and evenplete physical copse. Huh? Suddenly, Xu Jingming sensed a disturbance in the air. He turned his head to look and was met with an unbelievable sight. An enormous fire pir appeared in the void, half a light-year away. The ming pir descended, revealing a length of more than ten light-years. It swept over with an unimaginable might, causing spacetime to explode and boil. A direct attack? Xu Jingming was rmed. He was an enthusiastic friend-maker, and in his experience experimenting in multiple universes, he had never encountered an attack. Until now. It was obvious that there were thousands of high-dimensional lifeforms in the universe with different tempers. And now, Xu Jingming was facing one with a violent temper, attacking without a word. ¡°Friend, if my experiment on this affects you, I can immediately leave with my experimental subjects.¡± Xu Jingming sent his intentions, but the terrifying fire pir didn¡¯t stop. Boom! The sheer might of the fire pir was enough to make anyone tremble in fear. Even from a distance, it was leaving a wake of destruction, causing the stars ands to disintegrate and turning everything to ash. Xu Jingming¡¯s Clear Lotus clone was no match for this kind of destruction. The entire experimental 931 was reduced to rubble in the blink of an eye, along with the millions of humans who were part of the survivability experiments. It was like watching a match ignite and turn into a raging inferno. All matter in the vast expanse of space was annihted, reced by an endless surge of energy that crackled like sticky sma. Xu Jingming could feel the heat washing over him, his eyes narrowing as he assessed the situation. Whoosh. The might of the fire pir was majestic, obliterating everything as it swept across Xu Jingming¡¯s area. Huh? A huge furry hand appeared, clutching the fire pir with ease. A massive figure, like an endless mountain, stepped out of the void and surveyed the area with his silver eyes. ¡°Where did he escape to?¡± Xu Jingming, who had vanished to avoid the strike, reappeared at that moment. As he faced the strike, spacetime shattered around him, leaving him unable to save the human subjects from their terrifying fate. In a sh of thought, he entered the Heart Realm to evade the danger and reappeared once it was safe. ¡°He¡¯s back?¡± The figure with ck fur fixed their gaze on Xu Jingming. ¡°Asinus!¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes narrowed with a frosty intensity. ¡°You¡¯re a high-dimensional lifeform from the Abyss, and you rule over this small domain to nurture low-dimensional beings. I merely took an inhabited for my experiments. If my actions displease you, I can depart, but is it not excessive to attack me outright?¡± ¡°Excessive?¡± Asinus stared down Xu Jingming. ¡°Would it be excessive to destroy only some of your experimental subjects?¡± Asinus¡¯s vicious attack shattered a swath of spacetime, causing a ruckus that rippled through the entire universe. Every race and faction could sense the disturbance. Far off in the distance, high-dimensional lifeforms watched the chaos unfold. ¡°Asinus just attacked an unknown high-dimensional lifeform.¡± ¡°This unknown lifeform may only have upied a single, but Asinus went straight for the kill.¡± ¡°This strike didn¡¯t injure the other party, but the other party won¡¯t take kindly to that.¡± ¡°Attacking an unknown high-dimensional lifeform is pure folly. He has made a grave mistake.¡± The observing high-dimensional lifeforms criticized. ¡­ Xu Jingming and Asinus felt the weight of the eyes of the high-dimensional lifeforms observing them. Asinus lifted the massive fire pir and said calmly, ¡°You hid in the Heart Realm, didn¡¯t you? The Heart Realm lineage is excellent at hiding. I can¡¯t kill you, but I¡¯ll punish you by destroying some of your test subjects. Leave my territory now.¡± Xu Jingming snickered. ¡°You think you can let it rest after destroying my test subjects? Dream on.¡± Asinus red at him with his silver eyes. ¡°You want to get nasty?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s killing intent surged. Although he had intended to make friends during the survivability experiments, he was not willing to tolerate someone like Asinus attacking him. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! In an instant, thousands of Xu Jingmings appeared in the void, all staring at Asinus. Using Heart Realm Force as raw material, Xu Jingming transformed the Cleansing Lotus Fire from one wisp to over 10,000 wisps. ¡°Interesting!¡± Asinus gazed at Xu Jingming, the ferocity in his eyes intensifying. ¡°How dare a consciousness carrier be so arrogant!¡± the collective voice of the Xu Jingmings boomed. Asinus¡¯s face contorted with displeasure. He was in high-dimensional space, leaving behind a consciousness carrier he had painstakingly crafted that was on par with a peak Firstborn realm. It possessed immense strength, and its weapons were fearsome. The Eternal Realm was within its reach. Swish! Swish! Swish! The Xu Jingmings charged forward, undaunted. Asinus drew his fiery weapon, shattering spacetime and blocking their path. However, the Cleansing Lotus clones were not to be stopped. They traveled through the Heart Realm, avoiding his obstruction. ¡°The Heart Realm lineage is a force to be reckoned with,¡± Asinus muttered as the Xu Jingmings closed in on him. They were unstoppable. Asinus stood still, allowing them to surround him. The Nine-leaf Cleansing Lotus Fire engulfed him, its mes burning hot against his skin. Asinus sneered. His body was covered in ck fur, tainted with sin, but he was not afraid. His blood boiled, and mes erupted from his body, turning the Lotus Fire a deep shade of red. He absorbed the mes, their energy fueling his power. ¡°Abyssal Blood me.¡± The void was filled with multiple incarnations of Xu Jingming, each one frowning slightly. But he wasn¡¯t worried¡ªhe could easily replenish these figures at any time. In the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming¡¯s true body that was overseeing this dominion had appeared nearby. He watched the universe with sharp eyes and examined Asinus¡¯s consciousness carrier. ¡°Asinus had paid a steep price to cultivate this vessel, a consciousness carrier capable of producing the coveted Abyssal Blood mes.¡± He had a general understanding of high-dimensional space. He had consumed an abundance of Abyssal True Blood to obtain this power. Having sessfully fend off the Cleansing Lotus Fire with the Abyssal True Blood, Asinus breathed a sigh of relief. It was a good thing I used massive amounts of Abyssal True Blood to modify this body. Without it, the mental mes would have consumed me entirely. Huh? ¡°What¡¯s that!¡± Asinus¡¯s eyes bulged with terror as his expression twisted into a grotesque face. In the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming had pulled Asinus¡¯s consciousness into the Intent Samsara World, an amalgamation of his insights from the 300 illusory realms in the toy maze, rendering it even more potent. Only the Eight Directions Map¡¯s Intent realm had the power to establish the Intent Samsara World. With the help of gains from the 300 illusory realms, Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness at the peak of the Firstborn realm became immensely powerful, thanks to the makings of an invincible half-step third realm. The weaker the mind and consciousness, the easier it was to be affected. Asinus, a high-dimensional Eternal lifeform, fell victim to this. Although his consciousness carrier was at the peak of the Firstborn realm, the consciousness he sent into it was far inferior to his primary consciousness, making him an easy target. As he tumbled into the Intent Samsara World, he froze like a deer in headlights, not even attempting to fight back. Chi! Chi! Chi! The wispy tendrils of Cleansing Lotus Fire wormed their way into his nose and mouth. The pitiful Asinus was powerless to muster the Abyssal Blood me in defense. His body was consumed and obliterated in an instant, reduced to a golden skeleton, three scales, and a single tender tendon. Even the ferocity of the Cleansing Lotus Fire couldn¡¯t destroy these remains. This body isn¡¯t half bad, Xu Jingming mused to himself, surveying the remnants. But the consciousness is too feeble. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t bother advancing any further, satisfied that his delivery of the Cleansing Lotus Fire had done the job. For a high-dimensional Eternal life form, his mind is pitifully inferior to mine in terms of consciousness, Xu Jingming thought. He revels in the thrills of desire and emotion. The Heart Realm lineage is undoubtedly superior in this regard. Looking around, Xu Jingming noted that the experimental was no more, the human criminals gone without a trace. ¡°I can¡¯t conduct my experiments here,¡± he muttered, shaking his head as he collected the bones, scales, tender tendon, ming stone pir, and other spoils of war. With that, he vanished into thin air. ¡­ The sh was over before it had even begun. Asinus¡¯s consciousness carrier was utterly obliterated, and Xu Jingming revealed his Heart Realm means. I pushed myself to the limit to take down the carrier. The gap between me and a real Eternal is still insurmountable. The battle left Xu Jingming reflecting on himself. Even with his legion of clones, expertly hiding in the Heart Realm and isting karma, he knew his true power was limited to bullying those at the Firstborn realm with direct and deadly force. ¡­ Asinus stood on the deck of a huge warship in high-dimensional space, seething with rage. If it were my true body, his illusory realm would crumble before me, unable to prate the barriers of my mind and consciousness. He has no hope of injuring me! Those cursed high-dimensional lifeforms of the Heart Realm lineage, Asinus raged. He¡¯s probably at the pinnacle of the Firstborn realm, and capable of wielding only a handful of potent techniques. Asinus had fought many since his very birth and had amassed a wealth of experience inbating their kind. Born from the Abyss, he was unburdened by any sense of restraint, able to act as he pleased without fear or hesitation. Chapter 681 - 681 Abyss Sacrifice 681 Abyss Sacrifice Asinus stood stoically on the deck, gazing out at the infinite expanse of high-dimensional space before him. His eyes betrayed a chill. ¡°Those from the Heart Realm lineage grow stronger with each passing moment, and it won¡¯t be long before he achieves Eternal high-dimensional lifeform status.¡± ¡°Which is why I have to strike while he¡¯s weak,¡± Asinus muttered under his breath. Without hesitation, Asinus spun on his heel and made his way back to the warship. The interior of the vessel was vast, with an independent space that was as dark and frigid as the void of space itself. Within this space were 72 foreboding ck pirs, each one bound to a different high-dimensional lifeform. As Asinus approached, the creatures¡¯ eyes opened, each one filled with a cold hatred for him. One of the creatures¡ªa thin and desperate-looking Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform¡ªcried out to Asinus, begging to serve him. ¡°I can capture three, five, even ten Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms for you,¡± he pleaded, ¡°I promise it will be a lucrative arrangement for us both.¡± Another creature, this one with dark-blue skin, chimed in with its own plea for mercy. ¡°I¡¯m friends with Glutton Leviathan,¡± he said with a tremble in its voice. ¡°I sent him a message when I was first captured. He¡¯lle to save me¡ªI know he will!¡± Asinus looked at the creature with a cold, calcting gaze. Then, he said with a sneer, ¡°You¡¯ve been here for some time, and yet Glutton Leviathan hasn¡¯te for you.¡± ¡°J-just wait a little longer.¡± The dark-blue-skinned high-dimensional lifeform was burning with anxiety. ¡°Time¡¯s up.¡± Asinus scanned the high-dimensional lifeforms, his eyes cold and calcting. ¡°I had nned to gather 72 high-dimensional beings for my next sacrifice, but a Heart Realm scoundrel has pissed me off. Hmph.¡± He sneered. ¡°I can only send you to the Abyss first.¡± ¡°Asinus, you can¡¯t¡ª¡± ¡°The moment is finally here.¡± ¡°Asinus, the more you engage in Abyss Sacrifices, the deeper the corruption. You will definitely gopletely crazy.¡± ¡°You even provoked someone from the Heart Realm lineage. It¡¯s obvious that you¡¯ve gone crazy, Asinus. We¡¯re dead, but it won¡¯t be long before you join us.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll wait for you.¡± Most of the prisoners had given up, resigned to their fate. They red at Asinus with a mixture of hatred and despair. Asinusughed at their feeble attempts to dissuade him. ¡°The more Abyss Sacrifices I make, the deeper the corruption? You pitiful fools. I was born in the Abyss, molded by it. Carrying out the sacrifice¡­ is to repay the Abyss. The Abyss¡¯s bestowment isn¡¯t corruption but love.¡± ¡°The more the Abyss dotes on me, the more it will grant me even greater power.¡± ¡°Those who can¡¯t embrace this love will go crazy. They will go crazy,¡± he repeated, his eyes zing with a fierce determination. ¡°But I¡¯m different. I can and will be able to withstand the Abyss¡¯s gifts. In the future, I will be an Abyss Overlord or even¡­ an Abyss Sovereign.¡± Asinus was confronted by a sea of high-dimensional lifeforms, their expressions ranging from pleading to deplorable to downright hateful. Two Eternals and 15 Firstborns. Asinus looked at the high-dimensional lifeforms. A small sacrifice would do little to enhance my strength, but it may just be enough to take down the pesky Heart Realm kid. For these high-dimensional lifeforms, Abyss Sacrifice was amon practice. Among the four special existences¡ªPrimordial Star, Abyss, Mother Stream, and Heart Realm¡ªonly the Abyss would respond to such sacrifices and gift its followers with power. The more sacrifices one offered up, the more they would be adored by the Abyss. And as the Abyss bestowed greater and greater strength upon them, those who could harness the power would naturally be stronger themselves. With these incredible gifts came the possibility of rising to the status of an Abyss Overlord, or even an Abyss Sovereign. The former only required one to reach the pinnacle of the Eternal realm, with the Abyss¡¯s power augmenting their own to a levelparable to a half-step third realm. The path to bing an Abyssal Sovereign was more treacherous, however. One had to first reach the half-step third realm, and then undergo a special sacrifice to obtain the infinite love and blessings of the Abyss. For those who seeded, they could be considered invincible beings below the third realm. Needless to say, Abyss Sovereigns were exceedingly rare. ording to the intel gathered by Xu Jingming, there wasn¡¯t a single one to be found among the 2,000 dominions. Abyss Overlords, on the other hand, were a dime a dozen. ¡°Let¡¯s begin.¡± Asinus stood in the center of the sacrificial array, pouring his strength into the intricate patterns that covered every inch of the space around him. ¡°Here ites.¡± The high-dimensional lifeforms, bound and helpless, trembled in fear as they sensed the descending aura. And then, a dark vortex appeared above the array. The bound lifeforms felt their strength being sucked out of them, their very essence being drained into the swirling vortex. Scales and fur were stripped away, leaving them as little more than empty husks. ¡°Asinus, you will perish from the corruption of the Abyss!¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be long before you die too,¡± these high-dimensional lifeforms cursed. Their bodies gradually distorted and turned into ashes. Barely five minutes had passed before thest of the lifeforms was absorbed into nothingness, leaving only a scattered pile of 17 ash heaps. Asinus, his consciousness tethered to the Abyss, called out, ¡°Oh, mighty Abyss, I beseech thee. Grant me the power to exact my revenge on a Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform of the Heart Realm lineage, and let karma be my weapon.¡± Whoosh! And then, a yellowed piece of paper fluttered down from the vortex. Asinus snatched it out of the air, his furry hand clenching around it. His eyes traced thebyrinthine patterns etched onto the page, a deep sense of gratification flooding his being. ¡°Praise the Abyss, for the Abyss is the embodiment of all that is just and righteous, an eternal force to be revered and feared in equal measure.¡± Destroying my consciousness carrier and seizing my treasures? To dare bully me? Asinus¡¯s eyes were cold. He shall pay the price for daring to bully me. Asinus stood there holding the piece of paper. Buzz. He focused on the paper, pouring his strength into it and activating the patterns. Asinus struggled to grasp the elusive karma between himself and the scoundrel from the Heart Realm lineage. Despite his best efforts, the connection remained tenuous at best. Even with the piece of paper¡¯s assistance, Asinus could only sense a faint, almost imperceptible link between them. I can still carry out an attack even if the karma is weak. He extended his finger, andrge amounts of blood fell onto the paper. The paper drank it up eagerly, and Asinus felt a sense of fatigue wash over him. He didn¡¯t know much about karmic attacks and could only rely on external objects. ¡°Go. Kill him,¡± hemanded, and the paper turned to dust. The karmic attack was set in motion, a mysterious force following it as it disappeared into the unknown. ¡­ The lineage of Karma was abyrinthine maze ofplexity and intrigue, while the Heart Realm lineage had stringent requirements that few could meet. Any Eternal realm powerhouse from the Heart Realm lineage who possesses a skill in Karma can effortlessly decimate all of my clones. Xu Jingming was traveling with the Spacetime Prison, performing survivability experiments in different dominions, always cautious and alert. He knew how to make friends with all parties and how to cede ground when necessary, but there were only a handful of people who could push him to his limits. And even then, he had to be certain that his opponent was not proficient in either the Heart Realm lineage or the Karma lineage. How can an Eternal whocks mastery in either lineage pose a threat to me? Xu Jingming remained confident. But then, Asinus activated the power of the paper, and a mysterious force began to seep through the blurry karma! However, it was too unfocused! The Red Lotus Fire legacy was known for its ability to iste karma, and the Cleansing Lotus Fire at the Nine-leaf realm could also greatly weaken karma. The karma was too vague, too insidious, and it consumed more than 90% of itself in the transmission process. Pu! Pu! Pu! Pu! Pu! Almost at the same time, the 100-plus bodies, scattered over different dominions, were all attacked at the same time by this mysterious force. ¡°Ah.¡± ¡°This is¡ª¡± ¡°Sh*t!¡± They were obliterated, one by one, unable to withstand its corrosive power. The mysterious force corroded the body traveling with the Spacetime Prison midway, leaving the Spacetime Prison floating aimlessly in space. Xu Jingming¡¯s attention was ripped away from his virtual world game with his wife, Li Miaomiao, when he felt the attack on his body. ¡°Karmic attack.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord, whom he had been consulting about cosmic spacetime on Myriad Star Ind, furrowed her brow. The ind¡¯s heavy defenses weakened the insidious attack. Despite feeling his body tremble slightly, Xu Jingming managed to stay strong. ¡°You suffered a karmic attack,¡± she said. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded seriously. ¡°My true bodies on Myriad Star Ind and in the Heart Realm territory are fine. The other true bodies have all been wiped out.¡± The Heart Realm territorypletely augmented him, making him especially strong and resistant. A mysterious force had traversed the distant dominions, descending through a weak karmic connection, yet failed to shake the Heart Realm¡¯s true body. Myriad Star Ind¡¯s array formation had proved imprable to the attack. ¡°Did you encounter an enemy?¡± Spacetime Ind Lord asked. ¡°I¡¯m on good terms with all the high-dimensional lifeforms. I only fight when there¡¯s no other choice,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°But I had to face Asinus, a powerful high-dimensional lifeform. He destroyed an entire experimental and killed over a million human subjects. Asinus acts alone and isn¡¯t adept at the karma lineage, so I wasn¡¯t afraid of him.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right; he¡¯s not familiar with the Karma lineage. He probably relied on external objects,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord mused. ¡°Yeah,¡± Xu Jingming agreed, nodding in agreement. If Asinus understood the Karma lineage, he would¡¯ve known the price he had to pay for a karmic kill, but he didn¡¯t understand it at all. Asinus only cared about sacrificing other high-dimensional lifeforms to obtain an item for his own use. Asinus had already sacrificed more than ten high-dimensional lifeforms, and he couldn¡¯t afford any more. ¡°Avoid him for now. It¡¯s not worth the risk,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord advised. ¡°Agreed.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll use my time wisely and send my true bodies to the various dominions.¡± With multiple true bodies traveling simultaneously, he could reach over 100 dominions in less than two weeks. ¡­ Within the confines of his Heart Realm domain, the imposing figure of Xu Jingming gazed upon the beast hide thaty before him. Thanks to the imprable protection of my Heart Realm territory, my true body was able to effortlessly deflect the karmic assault. And my other body, hidden within the beast hide, didn¡¯t even get attacked. Out of all his many bodies, only this one managed to evade the wrath of the attack. ¡°The karmic forces were blind to this true body,¡± Xu Jingming muttered to himself, his eyes glinting with a mix of amusement and pride. ¡°Seems like a certain father went to great lengths for his offspring.¡± Chapter 682 - 682 Gumo’s Observation 682 Gumo¡¯s Observation The karmic assault had made him realize the beast hide¡¯s true worth. The original copy of the Eight Directions Map was an invaluable treasure, one of the 3,000 legacies personally created by Feather Fire Lord. Furthermore, it contained eight spaces for supplementary cultivation. The beast hide space had been created by the half-step third realm¡ªLiu Mangxing¡ªat great cost to himself, all for the sake of his child. He was clearly very good at isting karma. The value of the beast hide space isn¡¯t inferior to the original Eight Directions Map, Xu Jingming thought. As a weakling in the world of high-dimensional lifeforms, the beast hide space was extremely precious to him. Asinus! You want topletely wipe out all my clones over a small conflict? Xu Jingming¡¯s steely gaze turned frigid. High-dimensional lifeforms, despite their conflicts, seldom resorted to lethal violence. They all possessed some arcane abilities hidden away, which made the oue of a battle impossible to predict. But Asinus, having conducted numerous Abyss Sacrifices, had grown more ruthless and savage with each passing day. Sensing that Xu Jingming was a mere Firstborn at the peak of his realm, Asinus saw an opportunity to eliminate him without mercy. I¡¯ll sever this karmic thread once I¡¯ve gained enough strength. Xu Jingming could only grit his teeth and swallow his pride. Eliminating a carrier of consciousness was already a taxing feat for him, rendering him no match for Asinus¡¯s genuine form. ¡­ Asinus, in the center of the sacrificial array formation, waited in silence. Huh? Although he wasn¡¯t skilled in the Karma lineage, Asinus could sense that his Heart Realm enemy was still alive. Despite wiping out many of the scoundrel¡¯s clones, there are still some left. Asinus frowned. I paid a high price for this unexpected failure. Not being able to kill him, there will be repercussions. He¡¯ll probably retaliate when he reaches the Eternal Realm. Asinus smiled. I have plenty of enemies, one more won¡¯t make a difference. He didn¡¯t care at all. He had enemies all over, thanks to his countless Abyss Sacrifices. With the power of the Abyss behind him, Asinus was fearless. As long as I avoid those half-step third-realm factions, who can touch me? He could take on anyone, as long as they weren¡¯t a half-step third-realm faction. He knew better than to provoke truly terrifying existences. He had learned that growing up in the Abyss. As for Xu Jingming, the Heart Realm scoundrel, Asinus couldn¡¯t care less if he reached peak Eternal. As for the half-step third realm? The half-step third realm was a rare achievement across a dominion, and the half-step third realm powerhouses from the Heart Realm lineage? They were as scarce as a hen¡¯s teeth. Asinus, however, was not one to dwell on such uncertainties. He had already epted his fate, no matter how bad it may be. Although I¡¯ve reached peak Eternal, I need to go one step further to be an Abyss Overlord. The sacrifices required are astronomical, to say the least. Ten thousand high-dimensional lifeforms or the entire poption of three universes. High-dimensional lifeforms are notoriously hard toe by, and each one has unique means to protect themselves. It wasn¡¯t easy for me to gather a mere 72 of them. 10,000? It¡¯s virtually impossible. Asinus¡¯s frustration was palpable. As for sacrificing all living beings in three universes? Asinus scoffed at the idea. Each universe is teeming with high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms, ready to put up a fight. Even a half-step third-realm powerhouse would struggle to destroy a universe, let alone me. Asinus was also vexed. He was stuck. He was so close to bing an Abyss Overlord, yet so far. The sacrifice required was massive. And the thought of bing an Abyss Sovereign? Ordinary high-dimensional lifeforms and cosmic lifeforms were useless. Numbers were useless. It required a special kind of sacrifice¡ªone Asinus waspletely unaware of. I¡¯ll just have to arm myself with stronger weapons and treasures before slowly taking out these high-dimensional lifeforms, he growled, his killing intent palpable. To Asinus, each lifeform was just another stepping stone on his path to greatness. ****** Time passed. The conflict with Asinus had left Xu Jingming on edge, and thetter chose experimentals with the utmost care! He avoided the low-dimensional species that were controlled by natural high-dimensional beings. He shied away from dominions that were under the thumb of the high-dimensional lifeforms that engaged in the heinous Abyss Sacrifice. And of course, he never dared to approach anything rted to the half-step third realm. After 28 years, I¡¯ve finally visited the 1,987 neighboring dominions. There are a total of 12,052 experimental universes ands. Xu Jingming was rather excited. In theter experiments, the number of human criminals on every experimental dwindled to 500,000. I¡¯ve only had two conflicts on over 10,000 experimentals, Xu Jingming mused, a satisfied smile on his face. I must have quite the level-headed temperament. Two shes. The first had been with Asinus. And then there was the second, with a high-dimensional Eternal lifeform from the Primordial Star lineage, Stork Inferno. Stork Inferno had destroyed one of his experimentals without a word, his bad temper getting the best of him. Even hispanions had been powerless to stop him. It was too much for Xu Jingming to bear. He refused to seek revenge on the low-dimensional lifeforms counterparts. Instead, he descended into the Heart Realm, infiltrating the core locations of the species that had caused him so much grief. They were all guarded by high-dimensional lifeform consciousness carriers. His unique Heart Realm lineage allowed him to plunder many treasures in revenge. ¡­ On Myriad Star Ind, the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond invited Xu Jingming to a banquet. ¡°Jingming, it¡¯s been a tough mission for you,¡± the dean said as he personally poured the wine, ¡°You haven¡¯t taken a single day off in the past 28 years.¡± ¡°For the migration of the species, this is a minor sacrifice,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a serene smile. ¡°Out of the 12,052 experimentals, only two have been destroyed by Asinus and Stork Inferno. However, before their demise, I had gathered some valuable experimental data. The data from these two experimentals wasn¡¯t anything noteworthy.¡± ¡°It¡¯s already a remarkable feat to filter so many universes,¡± the dean mused, his words heavy with awe. ¡°We have really done our best for the human race.¡± Eternal Tower Master spoke up. ¡°Xu Jingming, have you discovered anything worthwhile in the past 28 years?¡± ¡°The top ten experimentals have shown promising results,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°Test #1068, in particr, has a survival rate of 96.1% in ten years. Over the past 26 years, the survival rate has only dropped to 92.8%. Considering that the lifespan ofary lifeforms is only 200 to 300 years, we can expect to make significant conclusions in the next few generations.¡± The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond couldn¡¯t contain their joy. ¡°A survival rate of over 90% is already a remarkable achievement,¡± the dean said in amazement. After all, they were the weakestary lifeforms from a different universe. ¡°As per our n,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord said, ¡°the experiment will continue for a thousand years. We will be able to observe multiple generations and any potential changes that ur.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. The human criminals were multiplying rapidly on the, generations produced every few decades. Over a thousand years was a perfect opportunity to observe the effects of the cosmic environment on humanary lifeforms. ¡°If the results remain promising, let¡¯s transfer some cosmic lifeform criminals over and see how they adapt,¡± the dean suggested. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll do a second migration for the top tens.¡± But there was something that puzzled Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯ve been to so many dominions and experimented on so manys over the years, but I¡¯ve never encountered a high-dimensional lifeform of the Void Celestials.¡± The Void Celestials were neighbors with humans, so humans naturally had information on Void Celestial high-dimensional lifeforms! Humans also had some information on the powerful high-dimensional lifeforms in the ck Lotus Realm. ¡°Not a single one?¡± Redmond was puzzled. ¡°I haven¡¯t encountered Void Celestials or high-dimensional lifeforms from the ck Lotus realm in the other dominions,¡± Xu Jingming confirmed with a nod. The dean said, ¡°We need to find a suitable universe to migrate our species, but the Void Celestials¡¯ methods are much more brilliant than ours. They might not need to employ such experimental means.¡± ¡­ ck Lotus Realm. Gumo¡¯s long and narrow eyes scanned the timeline and the blurred future thaty before him. Countless future branches split off in every direction, making it even harder for him to discern what was toe. With unwavering focus, he followed one of the future branches and observed whaty ahead. Huh? Gumo smiled. After all these years of toiling away, I¡¯ve finally found a better universe. The Starding 1033 dominion, a universe that is 98.3% simr to our own! I¡¯ll send our species to experiment living there in the future. The results of the experiments will be remarkable. The survival rate ofary lifeforms across 100 years exceeds 95%, and all cosmic lifeforms survived. He didn¡¯t need to carry out any experiments himself. With a mere thought, he could observe the results of experiments in the future. The Starding 1033 dominion shall be ced on the candidate list. Once we move to a new dominion, we have to consider the attitude of the half-step third-realm powerhouses in that dominion. Gumo frowned slightly. For the human race, migration was a small matter since they didn¡¯t upy vast amounts of space. But for the Void Celestials, it was much more troublesome. If a half-step third-realm powerhouse like Gumo were to follow, the power structure of a dominion would change, and it was even possible for him to be expelled by multiple half-step third-realm powerhouses. Therefore, Gumo knew he had to be cautious when carrying out the migration. Gumo had already selected many alternative dominions through his observations of the future. But then, his expression turned nasty. Human Wu Ming? In the future, we Void Celestials are forced to migrate for a second time. During the second migration, we seized the cosmic dominion of humanity¡¯s new homeworld. Our species bes mortal enemies with humanity! Human Wu Ming shes with me many times in theter stages, but I can¡¯t do anything to him? In another future I observed, I¡¯d tried to wipe him out in the early stages, wiping out the entire human race. However, I couldn¡¯t kill him. In fact, because we became enemies too early, he destroyed the ck Lotus Realm and all the Void Celestials in just 500,000 years. I died too! Gumo¡¯s heart trembled as he considered the terrifying existence that had darkness engulfing the endless dominion in that particr timeline. His growth is unstoppable. Could it be¡­ Gumo fell into thought. As a half-step third realm powerhouse, there was a limit to what he could do. There were simply too many unknown variables at y. There¡¯s only one thing I know for sure. In that timeline, he will be an Abyss Sovereign in the future. He can easily destroy the ck Lotus Realm and crush me, Gumo thought. I can¡¯t touch this Human Wu Ming. Chapter 683 - 683 Epics of Humanity 683 Epics of Humanity Test #312. The million-plus human criminals Xu Jingming had released were scattered across the, but the only cosmic lifeform criminal and more than 10,000 humans were confined to an ind, courtesy of Xu Jingming. Without any technological equipment or tools, the humans were left with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Survival became their only mission, and the¡¯s hospitable environment and plentiful fruit didn¡¯t make it easy. The neighboring humans banded together, forming small tribes. The tribes grewrger andrger, merging to build cities. After all, they had received education from the Cosmic Human Alliance, and over the past 20 years, cities had emerged across the. ¡°Recently, there has been an epidemic in the city, and we don¡¯t have any medicine for it. Any ideas?¡± In the meeting hall, the city lord looked at the officials. ¡°City Lord, we¡¯ve only been on this unfamiliar for about 60 years, and we don¡¯t have any technological equipment. Medical technology has been slow to develop,¡± one official said. ¡°Our best bet is to get the citizens to focus on cultivating the gic evolutionary method. The stronger their bodies, the better equipped they¡¯ll be to withstand diseases.¡± Another official chimed in, ¡°We can¡¯t rely solely on the evolutionary method. We need to improve the hygiene in the city, encourage more children to be born, and increase our numbers. The more people we have, the stronger we¡¯ll be, and the better we¡¯ll be able to resist enemy city-states.¡± The city lord nodded slowly. ¡°Yes, we need to have more children.¡± The officials understood the city lord¡¯s true intentions. He didn¡¯t care about his sick and dying citizens, only about maintaining his power. After all, with fewer citizens, the city-state would be vulnerable to being overtaken by enemy city-states. The has no Cosmic Human Alliancews, and the people living on it were criminals to begin with. We can¡¯t overestimate the benevolence of other city-states, and if we don¡¯t want to be conquered and enved, we have to continue strengthening ourselves. The city lord scanned the crowd. As the meeting was underway in the meeting hall, in the City Lord Residence. The city lord¡¯s wife was tangled up in the arms of a strapping young buck. ¡°You¡¯re bold, sleeping with the city lord¡¯s woman?¡± The city lord¡¯s wife traced a line down the youth¡¯s chiseled chest. ¡°Not as bold as you, darling,¡± the handsome youth shot back with a grin. The city lord¡¯s wife arched an eyebrow in pleasure. ¡°We must proceed with caution. If the old man catches us, it¡¯ll be disastrous.¡± ¡°When will we be free from this fear?¡± the youth whispered. ¡°Madam, we can have everything we desire if we eliminate him.¡± The city lord¡¯s wife¡¯s jaw hung open. ¡°You mean¡­?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve already plotted it out. The old man can¡¯t live without you, and with me by your side, we¡¯ll have the city in the palm of our hand,¡± the youth beamed. ¡°So, what¡¯s it going to be? Are you with me or not?¡± ¡°Y-you did this on purpose?¡± It dawned on her what was happening. ¡°Great hunters disguise themselves as prey,¡± the youth cooed. ¡°I learned that from my parents, who were born and bred on thisnd. You¡ªmy deare from the stars, so you must know the game.¡± The city lord¡¯s wife smiled ruefully. ¡°Do I have a choice?¡± ¡°After the city lord finds out you slept with me, he¡¯ll kill you anyways.¡± The youth smirked. ¡°So, there¡¯s only one option¡­ join me.¡± ¡°Then, I have no other choice but to rely on you.¡± The city lord¡¯s wife¡¯s defiance melted away. ¡°Madam, you won¡¯t regret it. I really like you,¡± the handsome youth said, cradling her gently. ¡­ Half a monthter, the city lord was assassinated while touring the city, a fatal blow that left him lifeless in the streets. Enter Elder Moyou, a man with a vision. He was selected as the new city lord in the subsequent election of the city-state¡¯s senators. And from that moment on, the city-state experienced a rapid transformation. Moyou was a master strategist, and he swiftly annexed more than ten surrounding city-states. In just 30 short years, he established the first country on the, the Mo Nation. Wherever there are people, there will be war. Xu Jingming had watched everything develop on the. The has developed in stages, moving from a tribal era to the city-state era. It took them 97 years to finally establish the first human nation on this. Because of lust, power, greed, and all kinds of desires, humans think of all ways to defeat their opponents. Even in the animal world, beautiful females will attract crazypetition from males. A male might possess a group of females, much like a king having many wives and concubines. But for the poor, things are even worse. They don¡¯t even have a ce to shelter themselves from the elements, let alone food to eat. Some even starve to death on the streets. Still, there are those who rise above it all, working hard to be stronger, outstanding, and far exceed their peers. In the beginning, it was for food, survival, and the right to reproduce. In theter stages, they pursued beauties, power, big and luxurious residences, hoping to lord over others. Xu Jingming watched the few people on the, his eyes scanning their movements. There are also those who pursue knowledge and the limits of evolution. They want to create medicine to save more people, develop more scientific equipment to make life easier for people. They have an exuberant thirst for knowledge and higher spiritual pursuits. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t interfere in the matters on the at all. He only observed everything. Silently, time passed by, and in the blink of an eye, a millennium hade and gone. On the experimental, the people had multiplied, forming several powerful countries that had risen. Despite this, the lifespans ofary lifeforms were still limited, and almost all of the early human criminals had perished. On this habitable, technology had advanced exponentially in the span of a thousand years. Every habitable¡¯s history is a thousand-year saga, an epic for human survival. Xu Jingming gazed out at the, his eyes flickering with a hint of admiration. However, he was not just observing this one¡ªno, he was also keeping tabs on the other 12,000 experimentals, each with its own epic to tell. I¡¯ve studied more than 12,000 experimentals, collecting data on survivability. But what I¡¯ve seen is that desire ys a massive role in life. Some would say that one can be firm without desires. But in fact, desire is a force to be reckoned with, a force that holds the power of miracles. Human science, the evolutionary path of humans. From the humble beginnings of low-dimensional lifeforms to the magnificent heights of high-dimensional existence, it all boiled down to one driving force: desire, Xu Jingming thought. Over 12,000s have been subjected to my survivability experiments, resulting in over 10,000 human epics. Each epic represented a different course in desire. And this lesson has given me a newfound understanding of the Eight Directions Map. Xu Jingming had been stuck at the fourth level¡ªAppetite and Lust¡ªfor what felt like an eternity. But now, he had broken through to new heights. ¡­ Xu Jingming was observing an experimental. ¡°Ming.¡± A voice sounded. Xu Jingming turned to see Buxiu, a high-dimensional lifeform garbed in silver and gold. ¡°Ming, our leader is preparing to explore a treasurend in high-dimensional space. He asks if you¡¯re willing to join him.¡± ¡°Exploring a treasurend?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised, his curiosity piqued. ¡°This treasurend is extraordinary. Of course, there might be hidden dangers. With your Heart Realm lineage¡¯s exploration methods, it will be much smoother. When the timees, we definitely won¡¯t mistreat you when ites to distributing the spoils of war,¡± Buxiu said, his words dripping with intrigue. ¡°As for how they should be distributed, if you have any ns on participating, you can discuss it in detail with my leader.¡± What kind of treasurend was it? What were the dangers? What treasuresy hidden within? Buxiu was deliberately vague, tantalizingly so. If Xu Jingming was willing to participate, he could naturally obtain further information. But if he didn¡¯t participate, there was no need to know. ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ve been very busy recently.¡± Buxiu nodded with a smile. ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t force you.¡± As Buxiu departed, Xu Jingming observed the scene with caution. I can¡¯t venture into dangerous ces before ascending to the rank of Eternal. High-dimensional space was fraught with all manner of hazards, and he suspected that he was sought after precisely because the invitercked confidence. I¡¯m only at the Firstborn realm after all, so my life-preservation ability is severely limited, and even a minor mistake could lead to my demise. Xu Jingming was well aware. Half-step third realms, who were more powerful than him, had perished in treacherous terrains. Over the past thousand years, Xu Jingming had explored nearly 2,000 dominions, which had broadened his horizons. High-dimensional lifeforms are in a constant struggle for resources and treasurends. I need to be on my guard against the Abyss Sacrifice school, Xu Jingming pondered. The Abyss Sacrifice school was infamous for its ruthless tactics and was known to manipte any situation to their advantage. Any high-dimensional lifeform could be a part of their ranks, and it was impossible to identify them on the surface. It¡¯s no wonder the lifespans of high-dimensional lifeforms are short, even those of the Heart Realm lineage, who are considered long-lived if they can survive ten Abyssal Eras, Xu Jingming thought, reflecting on the fragility of life in the perils of high-dimensional space. I won¡¯t take any risks until I reach the Eternal realm. Xu Jingming had already made up his mind. ¡­ Heart Realm territory, inside the beast hide space. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged, his eyes closed as he focused on the Eight Directions Map book floating in front of him. Ever since he learned that the beast hide space¡¯s protection was formidable, his territory¡¯s clone remained hidden within its vast expanse. The other 20 miniature universes upied only a small fraction of the area. With the help of the Eight Directions Map¡¯s test, I¡¯ve finally mastered the fourth realm, Appetite and Lust. Xu Jingming smiled. For over a millennium, he had studied the survival of humans on more than 10,000 experimentals, deepening his understanding of desire. And his experience within the book space had allowed him to personally experience the effects of appetite and lust. Through two different experiences¡ªone of observation and analysis, and the other of personal experience¡ªXu Jingming hadpleted the fourth level¡¯s test. However, it also made him realize just how difficult it would be to reach the eighth level¡¯s Great Freedom. Chapter 684 - 684 A Focused Research 684 A Focused Research Xu Jingming turned the page of the Eight Directions Map and began to cultivate the fifth level. In the book space, Feather Fire Lord¡¯s radiant light illuminated the surroundings as he exined the fifth level. ¡°The Great Joy realm. This is the fifth level of the Eight Directions Map.¡± ¡°Ordinary living beings are constantly in pursuit of pleasure while avoiding suffering. They seek out safer and more luxurious homes,fortable clothing, pleasant melodies, and scenic views. All of these things can be attributed to what we call fort.¡¯¡± ¡°It¡¯s the natural instinct of living beings to seek outfort, and it impacts every aspect of their lives. That¡¯s why so many living beings arezy¡ªthey sumb to the effects offort. Without sufficient external pressure, they be evenzier, which only leads to greaterfort.¡± ¡°But whether you¡¯re a low-dimensional lifeform or a high-dimensional one,petition can be cruel. If you¡¯re toozy, other lifeforms will steal or scam your resources, no matter how plentiful they might be.¡± ¡°To truly understandfort and use it to your advantage, you must analyze andprehend it carefully. This is the only way to avoid being tempted by it and harness its power to your benefit.¡± Feather Fire Lord grinned, and began his lecture on the Great Joy Realm. ¡°Listen carefully,¡± he said. ¡°The core of this realm is three desires. First isfort, second is greed, and third is a feeling of superiority.¡± ¡°Greed¡­ To want a second after obtaining one. After bing the strongest low-dimensional lifeform, they want to be high-dimensional lifeforms. After bing high-dimensional lifeforms, one still yearns for the Eternal Realm, the third realm, or even higher.¡± ¡°Countless living beings are affected by greed.¡± ¡°Perfect control over greed can be the motivation for living beings to evolve, but indulging in it will destroy you. Even if you be a high-dimensional lifeform, even a third-realm existence should know¡­ what¡¯s within the scope of greed and what¡¯s beyond it! Exceeding that will only backfire on you.¡± Feather Fire Lord didn¡¯t borate on greed, instead moving on to the desire for superiority. ¡°It¡¯s a veryplicated desire,¡± he said. ¡°For example, the desire for power and the need to be better can be considered part of it.¡± ¡°The insatiable hunger for superiority is perhaps the greatest obsession of countless living beings.¡± ¡°Even low-dimensional lifeforms are not immune to this innate desire. When they see their peers adorned in beautiful robes, they too yearn for such elegance and luxury, and even more precious ones. And if theirpanions live in sturdy houses that provide them shelter from the elements, they too strive for such security and even better dwellings.¡± ¡°But this hunger for superiority is not limited to the lower dimensions. High-dimensional lifeforms also sumb to it, driven by a need to keep up with their peers. If theirpanions are using miniature universes to raise low-dimensional lifeforms, they too crave such tools for themselves. ¡°And if their peers have built pces around Eternal weapons, they too want to construct their own with third-realm weapons.¡± ¡°To strive for better quality and more prestige is an aspect of the desire for superiority,¡± exined Feather Fire Lord. ¡°But the desire forfort, greed, and superiority are all part of the fifth realm, the Great Joy realm. These are all very good desires,¡± said Feather Fire Lord. ¡°Controlling them can allow living beings to evolve better.¡± ¡°But once it gets out of hand¡­¡± Feather Fire Lord shook his head. ¡°And for those who aspire to be third-realm beings, they must learn to control these desires perfectly,¡± Feather Fire Lord said. ¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s mastery over appetite and lust was not achieved overnight. He spent over a thousand years in the book space, meticulously observing the desires of more than 10,000 individuals on the experimental. Comfort, greed, and superiority were even moreplex. Despite his struggles, Xu Jingming persevered and continued his trials in the book space. But even with his vast theoretical knowledge and practical experience, he found himself stuck. And while he managed to grasp the level offort in just a year, greed remained a formidable obstacle in his path. Xu Jingming stood, his eyes fixated on the illusory realm before him as it dissipated. ¡°Am I expecting too much?¡± he wondered aloud. ¡°I care about my species, my homeworld, and my rtives. Sometimes, I have to take risks and risk my life. But ording to the tests in the Eight Directions Book, I have to endure it if I think that taking risks is wrong!¡± The weight of the destruction of an entire species, a homeworld, and the death of loved ones was heavy on Xu Jingming¡¯s shoulders. ¡°One needs to put up with it!¡± he murmured, his voice low. ¡°As long as one is strong enough, there are too many ways to revive them. But taking risks might lead to true death, making everything for naught. I understand the guidance of the Eight Directions Map, but sometimes, I can¡¯t stand it.¡± He struggled to perfectly grasp the range of greed. I have to change my way of thinking. It can¡¯t be the way a low-dimensional lifeform thinks but the way a high-dimensional lifeform thinks, Xu Jingming thought. Some extraordinary half-step third-realm entities can transform their kin into spawn, but what really makes third-realm beings so powerful is their ability to alter the past! The past was set in stone? Wrong! Third-realm existences possessed an unfathomable power that could rewrite history, bringing the dead back to life, their experiences now woven into the fabric of time. And yet, such meddling came with a cost. For those left behind, their very existence became uncertain, as though they had never been. The trajectory of an entire timeline could be altered because of a third realm¡¯s maniption. Third-realm existences held sway over their past, present, and future with a firm hand that could not be broken. Immutable, they were. ¡­ Xu Jingming was stuck cultivating the Eight Directions Map, but his research of the universe¡¯sws was going smoothly. How ingenious. He stared at the 20 miniature universes colliding in the beast hide space, each governed by their own uniquews. The way they interacted with each other was a revtion to Xu Jingming, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of pride at how much he had learned. The dean and the others have imparted me a wealth of knowledge, and I have even acquired the secrets of establishing an inner universe. Not to mention the 20 miniature universes, carefully crafted by an invincible half-step third realm for his offspring, and the tens of thousands of real universes at my disposal. These are enviable conditions for any ordinary Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform. Xu Jingming was in a great mood. His clones were scattered across nearly 2,000 dominions, each one observing the intricacies of the universes within. Thews governing tens of thousands of universes were as diverse as the stars in the sky. Only high-dimensional lifeforms of the Heart Realm Force lineage possessed the power to observe these countless universes through their multitude of clones scattered across the dominions. The inner universe of Eternal lifeforms is far from vast. In fact, it is more akin to a pocket-sized universe. For Xu Jingming, however, all focus was fixated upon the 20 miniature universes that collided with one another. ¡­ The days of cultivation flew by. Just like how hours might pass unknowingly for an ordinary person when they got lost in painting, studying, reading novels, or binge-watching television shows¡­ High-dimensional lifeforms possessed an unparalleled focus and energy, far surpassing anything mere mortals could ever hope to achieve. Even with a clone at his disposal to oversee the survival tests, Xu Jingming allocated more than 99% of his boundless energy to the study of cosmic spacetime. It was a passion that consumed him entirely, leaving him utterly engrossed in the constant gains that his tireless efforts yielded. Life continued to unfold around him during his research, and many things happened. In the universe where Test #57 was situated, a violent conflict erupted between two low-dimensional lifeforms. It turned into a genocidal war. The two sides were equally insane, and their high-dimensional counterparts joined in the battle. The fighting was fierce, and in the end, only one of the high-dimensional lifeforms on the losing side escaped. The entire species was wiped out. The victorious side fared only slightly better. Though their high-dimensional lifeforms survived, over 70% of their species perished in the aftershocks of the battle. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but shake his head as he recounted the horrors of the war. ¡°It was a battle between high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms gone mad, and low-dimensional lifeforms that stood no chance against them. Despite the full protection of the high-dimensional beings on the winning side, over half of the species still perished.¡± But the high-dimensional lifeforms were not deterred by such losses. They knew that their species would soon multiply to a scale that far exceeded their current size. The war was massive in scale, and as a member of the Heart Realm lineage, Xu Jingming was simply protecting just one habitable. Both sides in the conflict deliberately avoided him. ¡°It was in the year 1298 of the experiment when the genocidal war broke out between neighboring species in the universe where Test #57 was located. But perhaps there was a deeper reason, one thaty beyond the petty squabbles of the high-dimensional lifeforms.¡± ¡°Then, in the year 3620 of the experiment, another catastrophe struck. This time, it was the universe where Test #3021 was located that was under attack. All living beings in the universe were sacrificed, ughtered without mercy or hesitation. What could I do being at the Firstborn realm? I could only watch in horror as the shadow of the Abyss descended and enveloped the entire universe.¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t forget that scene. The sacrificial ceremony had unleashed the shadow of the abyss, a menacing force that had consumed the entirety of the universe, leaving no living being spared. ¡°In the year 5085 of the experiment, chaos erupted throughout the universe where Test #9773 resided. A third-realm weapon had surfaced, sparking a ferocious battle that extended far beyond the realm¡¯s limits. The aftershocks alone were enough to annihte one-sixth of all cosmic lifeforms.¡± Xu Jingming was not yet qualified to enter the fray. Even so, he bore witness to the sheer vulnerability of low-dimensional lifeforms. The initial tremors were enough to make even the bravest of souls quiver with fear. Theter battles took ce in high-dimensional space, where two half-step third-realm powerhouses waged war. ¡°Yet, this was just one of many conflicts¡ªgreat and small¡ªthat raged across the universe, ones that I¡¯ve only heard of.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s clones¡ªscattered throughout countless dominions¡ªkept a low profile, devoting themselves to the study of spacetime in each respective universe. They observed the experiment from afar, never engaging in any battles or drawing undue attention. ¡°It¡¯s been 7,000 years.¡± Nearly 2,000 clones in the various dominions, all sported knowing smiles. ¡°The survivability observation has been ongoing for 7,000 years,¡± he continued, ¡°and I¡¯ve also been studying cosmic spacetime for just as long.¡± ¡°Seven thousand years feels like a mere blink of an eye,¡± Xu Jingming mused, his mind racing with mixed emotions. ¡°Time to high-dimensional lifeforms is indeed different from low-dimensional lifeforms.¡± It had taken him more than 3,900 years to ascend to the level of a high-dimensional lifeform, and during that time, he had undergone a multitude of experiences. However, 7,000 years of cosmic spacetime research felt like the time it took to drink a cup of tea. The feeling of time was clearly different. ¡°It¡¯s no surprise that the research of our kind can span tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of years. I have devoted myself to studying for 7,000 years, yet my mind feels no fatigue. It¡¯s evident that my focus has yet to reach its limits. I only stopped because I achieved my goal¡ªtoprehend the method of establishing a universe.¡± ¡°Even if Miaomiao and the others possess a lifespan of 100,000 years, it might only be sufficient time for me toplete one or two research studies in the future.¡± He couldn¡¯t help but feel overwhelmed with emotions. The contrast between low-dimensional and high-dimensional lifeforms became more apparent to Xu Jingming with each passing day. Chapter 685 - 685 Establishing an Inner Universe 685 Establishing an Inner Universe In high-dimensional space. In the vast expanse of Myriad Star Ind, Xu Jingming, dressed in a ck robe, sat leisurely on a rocky outcropping. In the distance, natural high-dimensional lifeforms tended to a medicinal field. Now that I understand the method to establish a universe, what¡¯s next is to carry out trials, he thought. He concentrated, allowing his thoughts to manifest into an illusory realm. With a burst of energy, a universe was gradually born within the vast expanse of the illusory realm. The entirety of it was an illusion that had no impact on the physical world. A miniature universe formed within the illusion quickly. Although it was called a miniature universe, it was muchrger than his homeworld, the Oohook Star Alliance, spanning over a billion light-years in diameter. The illusory universe is very stable. Satisfied with his handiwork, Xu Jingming smiled and got up. I can open it up in my body next. Other high-dimensional lifeforms from different schools might have hesitated, knowing the risk of failure and the possibility of explosive energy destroying them. But Xu Jingming, a member of the Heart Realm lineage, had many clones at his disposal. If one failed, he could always try again. Buzz. With that in mind, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t bother telling the dean or anyone else. He returned to his chamber and began the process of breaking through alone. ¡­ In the chamber, Xu Jingming remained calm and collected in his ck robes. He focused his mind and summoned a massive amount of Heart Realm Force to gather at his abdomen. Boom! Boom! He then proceeded to establish spacetime in his body. The body of high-dimensional lifeforms upied a vast spatialyer to begin with. Establishing an inner universe only required a small number of spatialyers, but to do it at the scale of a true universe was a different story. Even the half-step third-realm Monhado would struggle to maintain such an inner universe. Xu Jingming guided the formation of his inner universe, coaxing energy into taking form. Time passed. Establishing an inner universe was not child¡¯s y. It was far moreplex than constructing an illusory realm, and it required an immense amount of energy to achieve perfection. He drew infinite Heart Realm Force from the Heart Realm into his body, allowing the universe to slowly grow and expand. The process was like giving birth to a child. Starting from a mere fertilized egg, to a fetus, and finally to a baby. The chaotic spacetime gradually stabilized and formed the prototype of a universe. It was a slow and steady process, fueled by constant absorption of energy and expansion. Huh? A sudden surge of energy had caught the attention of the high-dimensional lifeforms on Myriad Star Ind. They looked towards Xu Jingming¡¯s chamber in awe. ¡°What a terrifying energy fluctuation.¡± ¡°It¡¯s Ind Lord Wu Ming¡¯s residence. Is he trying to establish an inner universe?¡± ¡°How long has it been since Ind Lord Wu Ming became a high-dimensional lifeform? He¡¯s already attempting the Eternal realm?¡± ¡°Ind Lord Redmond is still stuck at the Firstborn realm, right?¡± ¡°The Heart Realm lineage is naturally extraordinary.¡± These natural high-dimensional lifeforms gathered in groups and discussed excitedly. The energy required for such an endeavor was immense, and it was a feat rarely seen in their long lives. The natural high-dimensional lifeforms on Myriad Star Ind were excited and hopeful at the prospect of another Eternal Realm powerhouse. The atmosphere was akin to that of Earthlings during festive holidays. ¡°Looks like he¡¯s establishing his inner universe?¡± The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond gathered outside Xu Jingming¡¯s residence. The excitement among the natural beings was palpable, and the dean and the others couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of infinite anticipation. In the vast high-dimensional space, every additional Eternal realm was a joyous asion for the entire human race. ¡°Having caused such a huge stir, he should be establishing his inner universe,¡± Eternal Tower Master praised. ¡°He¡¯s been asking me for advice on cosmic spacetime.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord was also in a good mood as she smiled and said, ¡°Based on the questions he¡¯s been asking, he has a deep understanding of it. I think it¡¯s almost time for him to establish his inner universe.¡± ¡°Junior Brother is truly gifted!¡± Redmond eximed in surprise. He had be a high-dimensional lifeform first, but he couldn¡¯t see any hope of reaching the Eternal realm for the time being. He still had many questions about the creation of an inner universe. ¡°The Heart Realm Force originates from the powers of the third realm and is filled with wonders beyond our wildest dreams,¡± the dean exined. ¡°Jingming possesses a unique gift¡ªthe ability to imitate the formation of the universe time and time again using the Heart Realm Force. His improvement, therefore, is naturally fast. I have heard whispers that almost all the territory ruins in the Heart Realm are at the Eternal realm. Given some time, all of them can quickly reach the Eternal realm.¡± ¡°No matter what kind of third-realm power it is, it has all kinds of wonders that can speed up the journey to the Eternal realm,¡± Spacetime Ind Lordmented. ¡°Redmond, don¡¯t you worry. With your undeniable talent, there¡¯s every chance of reaching the Eternal realm if you spend more time honing your skills.¡± Redmond nodded, feeling reassured. The Eternal realm was not easy to reach, especially from the Firstborn realm. The natural high-dimensional lifeforms evolved at a snail¡¯s pace. They were clueless about their own anatomy, which made their chances of reaching the Eternal Realm slim¡ªless than 1%, to be exact. Low-dimensional species, on the other hand, had an advantage. They created their own high-dimensional bodies, and while it was a daunting task to fabricate a miniature universe, every few seeded. But those with third-realm high-dimensional powers? They were in a league of their own. Their strength was unparalleled, and their natural talent made the journey to the Eternal realm an easy one. ¡°I¡¯m hoping Jingming can pull this off.¡± The dean gazed expectantly at Xu Jingming¡¯s dwelling. ¡°Our species is on the verge of relocating to a new domain.¡± Eternal Tower Master fretted, his weathered face creased with concern. ¡°We¡¯re going to encounter countless challenges. If another Heart Realm Eternal appears, the humans will be even more of a force to be reckoned with.¡± Killing a Heart Realm powerhouse was an arduous task, but taking out an Eternal was a whole different story. The Heart Realm Eternals had rtively short lifespans because they spent their time traveling and exploring various ruins and dominions. For them, crossing over was a piece of cake. Their wanderings could lead them to third-realm beings. Valley Goldstone, for instance, had been tutored by two such entities. There were plenty of fortunate happenstances in their travels, but there were also close calls and perilous situations. The Granddreamer that Xu Jingming met had encountered one such danger, which resulted in his demise after half an Abyssal Era. ¡°The Heart Realm Eternals are far more dangerous than any of us,¡± the dean remarked with a grin. ¡°Once Xu Jingming breaks through, we humans will have a much higher chance of migrating to our new home,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord said, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. ¡­ For three days, Xu Jingming had meticulously constructed his inner universe, perfecting every detail until it was finallyplete. He felt the satisfaction of a job well done wash over him. It¡¯s done. Xu Jingming was delighted. The newly formed system of his inner universe was self-sufficient and didn¡¯t require his constant attention. As a result, his body began to grow, fueled by the energy source of his inner universe. Xu Jingming watched in awe as his body expanded, absorbing the power of the Heart Realm and bing more majestic with each passing moment. ¡°Bigger, bigger.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s body began to grow and expand, the transformationsting for over half an hour. My body has be muchrger, and the Heart Realm Force I control is much more majestic than before, he thought with a smile. It was amon trait among high-dimensional lifeforms, regardless of their school of thought. The higher their level, the more they grew in size. A Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform could be dozens of light years tall when projected into the universe. A high-dimensional Eternal lifeform could expand to hundreds of millions of light-years or more. Monhado, the especiallyrge half-step third realm, was smaller than a universe but had even devoured one. A third-realm existence? One hand wasrger than a universe! After my body becamerger, the volume and energy density it can carry increased greatly. So it also means that people below me are no match for me. Xu Jingming sighed. He had cultivated the Cleansing Lotus Fire to the Nine-leaf realm, but it took him much effort to deal with Asinus¡¯s consciousness carrier. If he had encountered a true Eternal who justy there, he wouldn¡¯t be able to injure the other party even with his Cleansing Lotus Fire. The difference in the order of life was vast. As for me, I¡¯ve also reached the Eternal realm. Xu Jingming sensed the changes in his body. The inner universe he had cultivated was now absorbing the Heart Realm¡¯s power to supplement his consumption. The structure of the inner universe was destined to exist eternally. It was a self-sufficient environment without any danger of decline. A high-dimensional Eternal lifeform could live as long as the inner universe existed. ****** Xu Jingming had spent 7,000 years experimenting with over 12,000s. Finally, thes had been ranked. On a Rank 2 in a dominion suitable for human survival. Buzz! Buzz! Light projections appeared in a high-dimensional void and gradually took the form of two phantoms. One phantom was that of a huge ming celestial body, which exuded a terrifying pressure that exceeded Xu Jingming¡¯s Eternal body. The other projection was of Gumo, dressed in a starlight robe. ¡°Gumo, my dear friend, it¡¯s been a damn eternity since west talked,¡± boomed the celestial projection, aze with enthusiasm. ¡°And it seems my premonition was spot on. Those four half-step third-realm powerhouses in your Fengyi 97 dominion are going to split apart.¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Gumo nodded. ¡°I¡¯m looking to migrate to a dominion that¡¯s a good fit for my species, the Void Celestials. Unfortunately, the other three half-step third-realm powerhouses aren¡¯t too keen on the idea.¡± ¡°Well, my friend, each of those Fengyi 97 dominion powerhouses has their own agenda. Some want to join forces and be an unstoppable force, while others want to stay safe and send the others to do the dirty work. But you, Gumo, have your own priorities¡ªyour species,¡± said the ming celestial projection. ¡°You know what you want, so don¡¯t waste your breath on them.¡± ¡°I¡¯m certain, then.¡± Gumo smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll be migrating to your dominion. Looks like we¡¯ll be neighbors from now on.¡± ¡°Haha, it¡¯s about damn time!¡± The celestial projection cackled with delight. Gumo nodded. And this is one of Wu Ming¡¯s Rank 2 dominions in his experiments, isn¡¯t it? Gumo made sure to skip the Rank 1 dominions as a sign of respect to him. Chapter 686 - 686 Rank 1 Dominion 686 Rank 1 Dominion The fiery celestial body projection crackled with energy as it spoke. ¡°Gumo, there are three half-step third-realm powerhouses in my dominion. You¡¯ll be the fourth. If the two of us join forces, we can hoard at least half of the resources in the entire dominion.¡± Gumo¡¯s expression was stoic as he nodded. ¡°If we join forces, we shall reign supreme in this dominion.¡± The ming celestial body let out a boomingugh, causing the void to tremble, and said, ¡°Haha, that¡¯s why I¡¯ve been looking forward to joining forces with you.¡± The two had been through thick and thin together, exploring the abyss and conquering foes. ¡°Gumo, once the news of your migration leaks, the other two half-step third-realm powerhouses will definitely be on their guard,¡± the fiery entity warned. ¡°Therefore, I suggest that we take action immediately after confirming the migration today! We¡¯ll first seize the most important Bn Forbidden Zone in the entire dominion. We¡¯ll split all the resources produced by the zone in the future!¡± Gumo wasted no time. ¡°Alright, I¡¯lle over in person now.¡± They both knew that the future was uncertain and constantly changing. And Gumo¡¯s decision to migrate was no exception; it would alter the very fabric of what was toe. The other half-step third-realm powerhouses couldn¡¯t constantly observe the future timelines. But the faster Gumo andpany acted, the lower the probability of their ns being exposed. In just an hour, Gumo¡¯s true body arrived in the dominion. He had invested a great deal of effort into the five legacies, and his Heart Realm lineage had reached the very pinnacle of the Eternal realm. He was faster than Xu Jingming. Of course, Gumo held little hope of his Heart Realm ever breaking through to the half-step third realm. The difference between the peak of the Eternal realm and the half-step third realm was like a hair¡¯s breadth, but it was enough to stop even the most powerful of high-dimensional lifeforms in their tracks. In the Fengyi 97 dominion, for instance, there were over 10,000 Eternals, but only four of them had managed to achieve half-step third realm power. It was a daunting task, to say the least. ¡°Let¡¯s do it.¡± The towering Gumo wore a starlight robe, and his narrow eyes were cold and emotionless. The ming celestial body was evenrger,parable to 1% of a universe! Boom! Boom! The convergence of these two existences ignited an inferno, a battle of epic proportions in the dominion. ¡­ Huh? Xu Jingming also had a clone here in this dominion¡¯s Heart Realm. It had just absorbed an immense amount of Heart Realm Force, propelling it to reach the Eternal realm. The breakthrough had taken the true body more than three days on Myriad Star Ind, but with experience, the clones scattered in other dominions were able to establish their own inner universe in half a day, reaching the Eternal realm in no time. It was a matter of seconds for him to split into clones at the Firstborn realm, but it was much more troublesome to split into new Eternal clones. This was because every clone had to establish an inner universe to be a true Eternal. Huh? The newly-advanced Eternal clone felt a terrifying fluctuation, and Xu Jingming quietly approached the battlefield. This is? What he saw was the legendary Bn Forbidden Zone in shambles. Amidst the chaotic airflow was an enormous ming celestial body, and all Xu Jingming could see was a small portion of the ming celestial body. Such a huge celestial body should be the half-step third realm of this dominion, Bucarew Wolf, Xu Jingming guessed. As a natural high-dimensional lifeform, Bucarew Wolf was born with an insatiable appetite to devour everything and had be an overlord of the dominion over time. Gumo? Xu Jingming stared into the distance, instantly recognizing his neighbor, Gumo. He was a rtively tiny starlight figure on the ming celestial body. The figure emanated starlight that destroyed everything in its path, including the various array formations in the Bn Forbidden Zone. ¡°Gumo!!!¡± A furious roar from a huge beast with three pairs of massive wings erupted from Bn, using Gumo of joining forces with Bucarew Wolf. ¡°Get out of Bn.¡± Gumo¡¯s voice sounded from afar. ¡°You can¡¯t stop the two of us.¡± ¡°Haha, Gumo and I will have the final say in this dominion from now on.¡± The ming celestial bodyughed loudly. ¡­ In the Heart Realm, the area quaked and shook under the relentless aftershocks. Xu Jingming could only vaguely make out the identity of the three terrifying auras that loomed over him. Bucarew Wolf and Gumo have banded together, and are making it abundantly clear that they hold the final say in this dominion. Gumo is nning to make this ce his permanent abode? So, the Void Celestials are going to migrate here, huh? Many thoughts shed through Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. He didn¡¯t mind too much. Survivability rates for humans were close in the top three universes. The human race was more inclined to Rank 1 dominions. A sh between half-step third-realm powerhouses is truly a battle of epic proportions. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of awe wash over him. Even though he had just broken through to the Eternal realm, he could sense the vast gap in power between him and the warring giants. For example, one could tell how terrifying a ming celestial body that wasparable to 1% of the universe was just from its size. Even if it collided with the universe, the aftershocks could wipe out more than half the living beings in the universe. ****** Myriad Star Ind, home dominion. Xu Jingming strode out of his Myriad Star Ind abode and caught sight of four figures standing outside. The four high-dimensional human lifeforms grinned widely as they caught a glimpse of him. ¡°Jingming,¡± the dean eximed, his voice ringing with approval. ¡°I knew you¡¯d do it.¡± ¡°He went from low-dimensional to high-dimensional in 3,900 years, and from the high-dimensional Firstborn realm to the Eternal realm in 7,000 years,¡± Eternal Tower Master chimed in, his smile as wide as the gxy itself. ¡°Impressive.¡± Xu Jingming blushed, humbled by their praise. ¡°The Eternal realm barely gives me a foothold in high-dimensional space,¡± he said modestly. Before his breakthrough, he didn¡¯t dare mingle with other powerhouses in the Heart Realm lineage. He knew his Firstborn realm was too weak to contend with their might. The Firstborn realm was too weak, so he was afraid that the other party would have malicious intentions. ¡°If you can barely find a foothold in the Eternal realm, as a Firstborn, I¡¯d have to stay hidden at home,¡± Redmond joked, a twinkle in his eye. Xu Jingming backpedaled quickly, not wanting to offend him. ¡°That¡¯s not what I meant, Senior Brother Redmond,¡± he said. ¡°Let¡¯s not waste any more time,¡± Eternal Tower Master said, urging them forward. ¡°Dean Chu has prepared avish banquet for us.¡± The five of them made their way to Dean Chu¡¯s residence. Dean Chu had gone all out with his spread, scouring his prized collections for the finest wine brewed from Abyss materials. The high-dimensional fruits on offer were of five different varieties, each more exotic and delicious than thest. Xu Jingming¡¯s favorite, though, was the top delicacy named Snow Olives. It looked like white corn on Earth, but its taste was out of this world. ¡°Dean Chu, looks like you¡¯re not holding back this time.¡± Eternal Tower Masterughed. ¡°Jingming broke through. This is nothing.¡± Dean Chu smiled happily and reminisced, ¡°When I first became an Eternal, I was the only one in the cosmic human race. Mypanions were merely Firstborns, but I was the sole Eternal.¡± Xu Jingming, Redmond, and the rest of the team listened in silence. ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± affirmed Eternal Tower Master, ¡°We were always cautious in high-dimensional space, worried that we would be captured and used in Abyss Sacrifices. We avoided dangerous territories, lest we lose our lives. It¡¯s alright if we die, but if we all die, the human race will be extinct.¡± Dean Chu added, ¡°We lived in fear. The human race barely survived. Any disturbance would have been enough to decimate our kind.¡± ¡°Brother Chu,¡± Eternal Tower Master said, ¡°the human race was worse off before you became an Eternal. The early high-dimensional lifeforms were all Firstborns, and many of them died before they could get stronger.¡± ¡°Back then, we didn¡¯t dare to stay in the universe for fear of having all of us wiped out. After all, a group of weak Firstborn realm powerhouses is the best material for Abyss Sacrifices. We also hid in high-dimensional space and had to think of a way to grow. We had to risk our lives¡­ just for an Eternal realm legacy,¡± Eternal Tower Master said. ¡°Thankfully you broke through.¡± Dean Chu nodded with a gentle agreement, and the weight of those dark days was palpable. ¡°With both of us breaking through,¡± Dean Chu said, ¡°the human race¡¯s situation became much better. Spacetime Ind Lord was able to travel using the Mother Stream, allowing the human race to have something to rely on that doesn¡¯t fear the various species.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord smiled as well. ¡°And today, Jingming broke through,¡± Dean Chu continued with an air of excitement. ¡°As long as one is in their right mind, they won¡¯t provoke an Eternal from the Heart Realm lineage. Our human race¡¯s foundation is even more stable!¡± Xu Jingming and Redmond listened. They hadn¡¯t experienced the dark ages, but they could understand the dean and Eternal Tower Master¡¯s feelings. It was obvious¡­ A low-dimensional species without any Eternals and only a few Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms. Such a species was pitiful, and so were these high-dimensional lifeforms. Some species werepletely wiped out in history. The road for humanity to this point had been long and treacherous. Dean Chu smiled as he spoke. ¡°Like us, the Void Celestials are natives of our home universe. They were once weak and had to endure tough times, but after Gumo rose to prominence, they became the bullies themselves. And now, our human race is rising, bing stronger with each passing day.¡± ¡°In the future, half-step third realm powerhouses will appear in our human race,¡± dered Spacetime Ind Lord. Xu Jingming and Redmond couldn¡¯t help but feel their anticipation growing as they heard her deration. ¡°Oh right.¡± Xu Jingming said, ¡°Speaking of Gumo, he appeared in Extreme Rain 1209 dominion today. It¡¯s also a Rank 2 dominion for our experimentals.¡± ¡°Gumo appeared there?¡± The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond were puzzled. ¡°He has joined forces with the half-step third-realm powerhouse in that dominion, Bucarew Wolf, and is attacking the Bn Forbidden Zone,¡± Xu Jingming exined, relishing the shock on his colleagues¡¯ faces. ¡°Moreover, ording to the information revealed by Bucarew Wolf, Gumo might stay permanently in that dominion in the future.¡± The dean and the others came to a realization. ¡°From the looks of it, the Void Celestials have chosen that dominion,¡± he guessed. ¡°It won¡¯t be long before the Void Celestials migrate on arge scale.¡± ¡°Back then, the information was that it would be absolutely safe for 10,000 years. But with time passing, the greater the probability of the cmity happening,¡± Eternal Tower Master said. ¡°The Void Celestials will definitely migrate within 10,000 years.¡± ¡°We also have to do it in 10,000 years,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord said. ¡°Has everyone made their decision about which dominion to choose?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Rank 1. Unless there¡¯s apelling reason not to, we¡¯ll naturally choose the universe that¡¯s most conducive to human survival.¡± The dean nced around the room, taking in Eternal Tower Master, Spacetime Ind Lord, Redmond, and Xu Jingming, who all nodded in agreement. ¡°The future of our species lies in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion,¡± dered the dean. ¡°And with no objections raised, we shall make it our new home.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°South Pavilion 3609 Dominion.¡± Xu Jingming and the others had a clear goal. ¡°There¡¯s still nearly 3,000 years until the deadline; there¡¯s still plenty of time. We can make adequate preparations,¡± the dean reassured them, his gaze fixed on Xu Jingming. ¡°And with your ascent to the Eternal Realm, you cane into contact with the ruins of the scientific lineage. This is also the greatest fortuitous encounter of our human race in high-dimensional space.¡± Chapter 687 - 687 Big Surprise (1) 687 Big Surprise (1) ¡°Scientific ruins?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart began to race at its mention. The dean and the others were already at the peak of the Eternal realm, and they could go toe-to-toe with half-step third realm powerhouse Gumo using their forbidden weapon. It was unnatural, especially considering that Gumo also had powerful high-dimensional treasures, including multiple third-realm weapons. Most peak Eternals relied on their schools¡¯ uniqueness and secret techniques to survive against half-step third-realm powerhouses, but the dean and the others didn¡¯t seem to fear Gumo in a direct confrontation. It wasn¡¯t until Xu Jingming became a high-dimensional lifeform that he understood why. ¡°The scientific lineage is a very niche school in high-dimensional space,¡± the dean said. ¡°It¡¯s even challenging to find traces of it in the surrounding dominions.¡± Xu Jingming nodded thoughtfully. ¡°There are indeed no high-dimensional lifeforms from the scientific lineage in the 2,000 nearby dominions.¡± Although the human race had some superficial knowledge of the scientific lineage, their evolutionary path didn¡¯t follow it. ¡°Although we know the basics of the scientific lineage, we are not true high-dimensional schrs,¡± the dean said, nodding. ¡°The scientific lineage seeks the essence of all phenomena. The scientific weapons they create can unleash extraordinary might with very little strength. The three of us can match half-step third-realm powerhouses in head-onbat with forbidden weapons.¡± Eternal Tower Master looked serious. ¡°Our human race rose from nothing. The scientific lineage is our greatest fortuitous encounter. If we delve deeper into the scientific lineage, we have a chance of bing a half-step third realm.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. Half-step third-realmbat strength was a dime a dozen in the vast high-dimensional space, especially among Abyss Overlords! They were bestowed powers by the Abyss that made themparable to half-step third-realm powerhouses in every aspect, even if most were only at the peak of the Eternal realm. But the scientific lineage¡ªthey knew how to wield superpowers with lesser strength, and there was a chance they could produce half-step third-realmbat strength too. And that was the human race¡¯s ultimate ambition. ¡°This is our greatest fortuitous encounter,¡± dered Spacetime Ind Lord. ¡°The scientific ruins are on Myriad Star Ind?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. ¡°Yes, we¡¯ve relocated them all to Myriad Star Ind,¡± the dean confirmed with a smile and a nod. ¡°Studying the scientific lineage requires immense care and time¡­¡± Xu Jingming was well aware. He said, ¡°If I start studying the ruins¡­ it will probably take a long time.¡± ¡°Even 100 million years of research isn¡¯t enough,¡± remarked Eternal Tower Master. ¡°Life is limited, but knowledge is infinite.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in understanding. In his home universe, he had spent untold hours learning the basics of science. But it was a whole different ball game to grasp high-dimensional scientific knowledge. It required patience, perseverance, and time. ¡°You were focused on studying cosmic spacetime so that you could reach the Eternal Realm as soon as possible, so we didn¡¯t distract you,¡± the dean said. ¡°Since you¡¯ve reached the Eternal Realm, it¡¯s suitable for you to explore the ruins of the scientific lineage. Perhaps there¡¯s something very suitable for you in these ruins.¡± ¡°I understand. Before we venture into those scientific ruins, there¡¯s a matter I need to attend to.¡± His eyes glimmered mischievously. ¡°Dean, do you happen to have one of those incrediblyrge storage items? You know, the ones that can hold dozens of miniature universes?¡± ¡°I do.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord fished out a pendant that looked like a droplet of water. ¡°What do you want it for?¡± ¡°May I borrow it for a minute?¡± He grinned. ¡°I promise, it¡¯ll be worth it. You¡¯ll all be surprised.¡± ¡°Surprised?¡± The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond exchanged puzzled looks. Spacetime Ind Lord also trusted Xu Jingming very much and handed the pendant to him. Xu Jingming¡¯s fingers curled around the pendant¡¯s cool surface, and his mind was flooded with the realization of what it contained. A vast and intricate high-dimensional space had been sealed inside. This pendant is also a spacetime wonder. Xu Jingming immediately realized this. ¡°I¡¯ll be back in a jiffy.¡± Xu Jingming held the pendant and grinned before disappearing into thin air. ¡­ Heart Realm territory. Xu Jingming held the pendant and teleported back to his Heart Realm territory. It was a smooth journey, thanks to his Eternal realm status and the fact that his territory was within the same dominion as Myriad Star Ind. The vastness of his territory stretched out before him, and he couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the expansion that came with his newfound power. Having reached the Eternal realm, a stronger body and stronger mind and consciousness allowed his territory to expand greatly. Feels like it¡¯s about one-tenth the size of Granddreamer¡¯s. Xu Jingming estimated. I¡¯ll store the treasures first. Xu Jingming quickly retrieved the 20 miniature universes from the beast hide space and stowed them away in the spacetime pendant. These 20 miniature universes are one, so I have to remove them at the same time! And treasures that can store 20 miniature universes¡­ are very rare. He sighed wistfully. Time to return. With the 20 miniature universes and the Eight Directions Map, Xu Jingming immediately teleported back to Myriad Star Ind. ¡­ Myriad Star Ind. ¡°Surprise us in a minute?¡± the dean quipped, a wry smile on his face. ¡°What kind of surprise can this kid have?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve done so much in high-dimensional space over the years, but only the science lineage can be considered our fortuitous encounter. Only that can be considered a huge surprise.¡± Eternal Tower Master smiled and said, ¡°Xu Jingming has only been a high-dimensional lifeform for 7,000 years. I¡¯m very curious about what kind of surprise he has.¡± ¡°The surprise should take up a lot of space,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord guessed. ¡°Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have borrowed the treasure from you,¡± the dean teased. Redmond also waited curiously. Xu Jingming returned after they exchanged a few words. Chapter 688 - 688 Big Surprise (2) 688 Big Surprise (2) He appeared beside them, as if from a mirage. ¡°Ind Lord, take a look inside,¡± Xu Jingming said, returning the pendant to Spacetime Ind Lord. She took it from him and examined it closely. What she saw inside made her eyes widen with amazement. ¡°The creator of these 20 miniature universes is unfathomable when ites to creating universes. They far exceed me. They should be half a step into the third realm of the cosmic spacetime lineage,¡± she murmured in awe. ¡°This is indeed very helpful to me,¡± she added, nodding. ¡°It¡¯s more helpful to Senior Brother Redmond,¡± Xu Jingming said. Redmond looked at him quizzically. Spacetime Ind Lord¡¯s eyes narrowed as she considered this new information. Then, a smile lit up her face as she said, ¡°You¡¯re right. These 20 miniature universes are more helpful to Redmond. It should be said that¡­ they are very helpful to every Firstborn realm.¡± ¡°Redmond, take a look,¡± she added, handing him the pendant. He took it from her and peered inside at the 20 miniature universes. Redmond had also studied cosmic spacetime for many years and had gained a lot, but he was also puzzled. ¡°Wh¡ª¡± Redmond was stunned as he murmured, ¡°Every cosmicw of the 20 miniature universes ispletely different, but they influence each other and collide with each other, forming a perfect cycle. This is a stable perpetual system. The creation of a miniature universe can actually be done to this extent? I¡ªI just need to grasp a little bit of it to establish my inner universe, right?¡± ¡°It was very helpful for me when it came to establishing my inner universe in 7,000 years,¡± Xu Jingming said. Xu Jingming was a man who trusted humanity. But after his mind was sharpened by the Eight Directions Map, he knew one thing for certain: as a high-dimensional lifeform, he had to be cautious, especially when he was weaker. So he established a rule for himself. He needed the beast hide space that could iste karma, hidden away in the Heart Realm. Only with the dual protection of the Heart Realm and the beast hide space could he withstand the dangers that lurked in high-dimensional space. Heart Realm Eternals were strong at self-preservation, but their lifespans were not long. Xu Jingming knew that there were too many dangers out there, and he couldn¡¯t afford to be careless! He even used Spacetime Ind Lord¡¯s pendant to contain the 20 miniature universes he had taken out. Redmond was thrilled. ¡°With these 20 miniature universes, I think my chances of establishing an inner universe are several times higher.¡± ¡°Several times higher?¡± The dean examined the pendant and eximed in surprise. ¡°It¡¯s indeed a huge help in understanding spacetime. If our human race had such treasures a long time ago, we would¡¯ve had a few more Eternals.¡± The early days of the human race were tough, and even an Eternal legacy was rare. It was difficult to go from the Firstborn realm to the Eternal realm. However, the resources avable now were much better. ¡°It will get better and better in the future,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord said. ¡°With our preparations over the years and these 20 miniature universes, the probability of the human race¡¯s high-dimensional lifeforms reaching the Eternal realm will increase in the future.¡± ¡°This is indeed a surprise,¡± the dean said, sighing with relief. ¡°The human race will be stronger in the future.¡± But Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°That¡¯s not the surprise I¡¯m talking about.¡± The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond were stunned. Xu Jingming flipped his hand, and suddenly, a jade-green book materialized in his grip. ¡°This book is the original copy of a legacy created by the third-realm existence, Feather Fire Lord,¡± Xu Jingming said with a grave tone. ¡°Third realm?¡± ¡°Original legacy?¡± The dean and the others were a little stunned. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression was solemn as he spoke. ¡°It has been extremely beneficial to my Heart Realm lineage. It¡¯s precious enough for half-step third-realm powerhouses to fight for it.¡± The legacy in question had been originally obtained by none other than the invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse, Liu Mangxing. The man had six half-step third-realm means at his disposal, making his strength unimaginable. It was no easy feat to reach the half-step third realm, and most people could only grasp one half-step third realm technique, with grasping two being considered rare. Grasping six? ording to the high-dimensional lifeform, his father had brought him traveling to countless dangerous ces and came out unscathed. His father had never met a match despite traveling to many dominions. Xu Jingming suspected that¡­ the so-called invincible Abyss Sovereigns below the third realm were truly no match for Liu Mangxing. ¡°The legacy is called the Eight Directions Map,¡± Xu Jingming continued. ¡°With my knowledge, I believe it will be helpful to every Eternal. The news of this legacy can¡¯t be leaked. Once it is leaked, it will be a cmity for our human race.¡± If half-step third-realm powerhouses were already fighting for it, what would happen if word got out? The Eternal Tower Master wasted no time in taking out an Abyss contract and writing the contents. ¡°Everyone, sign a contract first,¡± he said, passing it to the dean, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Xu Jingming. They read the content and left their strength imprints. As high-dimensional lifeforms, their powers were unique and contained their minds and consciousness. As the only five high-dimensional lifeforms in the human race, they trusted each other greatly, but the implications of this legacy were too significant. They were still bound by an Abyss contract, just to be safe. ¡°Eight Directions Map?¡± Xu Jingming cautiously handed the Eight Directions Map to the dean, who was the oldest and wisest of the human race. The dean took it and sent his consciousness into it, ready to ept the legacy. An hour passed before the dean handed it over to Eternal Tower Master, who sat next to him. The dean sat back, his eyes closed, and a look of serenity appeared on his face as he savored the knowledge he had just received. It took Eternal Tower Master a full hour to absorb the legacy, and even with his calm temperament, he couldn¡¯t help but tremble with excitement as he handed the map to Spacetime Ind Lord. Eternal Tower Master then sat back in his seat, his mind whirring as he absorbed the knowledge. ¡°Tower Master, why did you lose yourposure?¡± Spacetime Ind Lord asked as she received the legacy from Eternal Tower Master. When it was over, Spacetime Ind Lord handed the book to Redmond. ¡°Redmond, go back to your residence and study slowly. With your consciousness¡¯s reception speed, it might take you a month or two to finish epting it.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Redmond took the book and returned to his residence alone. The dean, Eternal Tower Master, and Spacetime Ind Lord looked at each other. ¡°If I could attain Great Freedom, I would never fall into the Abyss,¡± Eternal Tower Master said, his deep eyes glowing with an unprecedented light. ¡°If I could attain Great Freedom, I would never be lost in the infinite spacetime of the universe,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord added with a grin. ¡°Great Freedom,¡± the dean murmured, his eyes filled with the birth and death of stars. Xu Jingming watched from the side. The Great Freedom realm was necessary for the Heart Realm lineage to reach the third realm! The mind had a profound impact on any lineage, for it was the very core of any living being. If only the mind could be liberated, then the future would be boundless. The dean shot a sidelong nce at Xu Jingming and shed a grin. ¡°Jingming, this ain¡¯t your run-of-the-mill surprise. It¡¯s a damn shocker.¡± Chapter 689 - 689 Scientific Ruins 689 Scientific Ruins Eternal Tower Master¡¯s eyes were filled with gratitude as he looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°It was a shocker for me, Xu Jingming. This Eight Directions Map legacy is the most precious legacy I¡¯ve received since I became a high-dimensional lifeform! It might be icing on the cake for the dean and the others, but it provides me timely help. The deeper I go into the Abyss lineage, the more I¡¯m worried about my consciousness beingpletely corrupted by the Abyss.¡± ¡°The Eight Directions Map is a supreme mental tempering legacy. It guides the mind step by step until one reaches the Great Freedom realm. Once one seeds, no temptation or corruption can shake the mind,¡± Eternal Tower Master continued, a smile spreading across his face. ¡°High-dimensional lifeforms of the Abyss lineage will yearn for it.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord chimed in, ¡°It¡¯s also very important to me. I originally thought that the half-step third realm was out of reach, but now¡­ I see a glimmer of hope.¡± The dean nodded in agreement. ¡°I also see a glimmer of hope. Jingming, you might not be able to understand it. Do you know what¡¯s most important to high-dimensional lifeforms?¡± Xu Jingming was taken aback. What was most important to high-dimensional lifeforms? ¡°Legacies?¡± Xu Jingming hesitated. ¡°Yes, legacies.¡± The dean nodded. ¡°Legacies contain the knowledge and experience gained on the evolutionary path. Our earliest batch of high-dimensional lifeforms in the human race were all at the Firstborn realm because wecked legacies. Without them, we didn¡¯t know how to establish our inner universe. It¡¯s naturally impossible to rely on ourselves to figure it out. Back then, we fought tooth and nail for a legacy.¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that Firstborn realm lifeforms should hide in a safe ce to cultivate, but if they keep hiding, where will the legacye from? We low-dimensional lifeforms are much better than those natural high-dimensional lifeforms. Even if weck legacies and many die, on average, one in a few Firstborn realm lifeforms can reach the Eternal realm. It¡¯s obvious how talented we are,¡± the dean said confidently. Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. Those who grew strong as low-dimensional lifeforms were indeed far more talented than natural high-dimensional lifeforms. But as the dean said, there were too many of thetter, and there would eventually be some elites. At the Eternal realm and the half-step third realm, natural high-dimensional lifeforms had the advantage. ¡°We humans have umted quite a bit of knowledge,¡± the dean said with confidence. ¡°We¡¯ve obtained a few half-step third-realm legacies and the ruins of the scientific lineage. But to rely on a half-step third-realm legacy to reach the half-step third realm? It¡¯s too difficult.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. He had obtained Red Lotus Fire, but the difficulty of cultivating it to its limits was unimaginable. Even with the Eight Directions Map, it only gave him some hope. ¡°If we get our hands on aplete third-realm legacy, it will be a game-changer for humans. Even if we can only acquire a portion of it, we might just reach the half-step third realm,¡± the dean exined. ¡°Jingming, the Eight Directions Map you offered is a legacy that targets the mind. With a strong mental foundation, the path to evolution bes much smoother.¡± The dean turned his gaze toward Xu Jingming. ¡°Thanks to you, our chances of breaking through have increased. This is the power of a potent legacy.¡± ¡°We humans crave aplete third-realm legacy the most, and we are relying on you to aplish this mission.¡± The dean fixed his gaze on Xu Jingming. ¡°Leave it to me?¡± Xu Jingming was taken aback. ¡°I¡¯m not confident.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± The dean, Eternal Tower Master, and Spacetime Ind Lord chuckled. ¡°Calm down,¡± the dean reassured him. ¡°You have just broken through to the Eternal Realm and haven¡¯t yet adjusted to the uniqueness of the Heart Realm lineage.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s heart stirred as he grasped the dean¡¯s underlying message. ¡°Dean, are you suggesting trading?¡± ¡°Exactly.¡± The dean and the others nodded in agreement. ¡°When ites to traversing dominions, the Heart Realm lineage is unparalleled.¡± Eternal Tower Master sighed. ¡°They possess countless clones and can easily journey across thousands of dominions, engaging in trade with each one.¡± ¡°Perhaps there is a dominion where powerful individuals are willing to sell the opportunity to learn third-realm legacies,¡± the dean suggested. Xu Jingming nodded solemnly in agreement. Yes, it was feasible for the other party to learn the original and then sell lessons in varying quantities! ¡°The Heart Realm lineage has the capacity to visit many dominions, making it easy to locate such an opportunity,¡± the dean added. ¡°The three of us will most likely have to rely on you to learn a third-realm legacy.¡± ¡°Not all Heart Realm lineage powerhouses are adept at trading,¡± Eternal Tower Master interjected with a chuckle. ¡°However, more than 90% of the leading merchants in high-dimensional space are high-dimensional life forms of the Heart Realm lineage.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Indeed. The Heart Realm lineage¡¯s expertise in having clones and traveling vast distances across dominions made them ideal merchants. ¡°I¡¯ll make a note of that. Once Ie across an opportunity to learn a third-realm legacy, I¡¯ll inform you.¡± Xu Jingming spoke confidently. The more ces he visited, the more chances he would have. It was even possible for him to be a third-realm entity¡¯s disciple. Of course¡­ there were also many dangers! ¡°Follow me,¡± the dean said. ¡°I¡¯ll show you the scientific ruins.¡± Xu Jingming promptly rose to his feet and followed the dean. ¡­ Myriad Star Ind sprawled out before Xu Jingming in all its vastness. The dean led him toward a towering and colossal spherical building, its surface riddled with cracks. ¡°This spherical building is the scientific ruin itself,¡± the dean said, pointing to the structure. ¡°When we discovered it, we meticulously explored it before finally transporting the entire thing to Myriad Star Ind.¡± Xu Jingming nodded before following the dean through a damaged gap into the building¡¯s interior. The sight that greeted him was one of utter dpidation. The dean gestured around them. ¡°This should be a special ship. It¡¯s incredibly sturdy, so much so that I couldn¡¯t even put a dent in it. However, it was breached and torn from the outside. Take this corridor for example¡ªit was clearly a victim of aftershocks and suffered extensive damage.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve explored these scientific ruins many times before. Some of the high-dimensional weapons here were affected by an invisible force, resulting in their destruction due to the high levels of precision involved.¡± ¡°The three of us, and some of the most brilliant schrs in human history, studied it together and managed to repair some of the weapons. We integrated and simplified their usage, creating a few forbidden weapons,¡± the dean exined. ¡°Brilliant schrs?¡± Xu Jingming asked, nodding slightly. Low-dimensional lifeforms didn¡¯t necessarily have low intelligence; it was just that their brains worked much slower. Some of the most outstanding schrs in the history of the human race had been exceptionally talented in science. ¡°Unfortunately, we didn¡¯t acquire theplete legacy of the scientific lineage. All we managed to obtain was a manual with experimental records.¡± The dean sighed as he led Xu Jingming toward a dark and deste hall. A crystal jade floated in the middle of the hall, covered in dense words. ¡°This is the manual,¡± the dean said, pointing to the crystal. Xu Jingming walked over and seeped in his Heart Realm Force. Buzz! A sudden surge of information hit him like a bolt of lightning. It was a scattered collection of scientific experiments, evolutionary insights, and high-dimensional traveling experiences. ¡°ording to the experimental manual, the owner of this ship should be a half-step third-realm high-dimensional schr. This mainly records the experimental data, sporadic insights into evolution, and some high-dimensional traveling experiences,¡± Xu Jingming muttered. As a high-dimensional schr, the owner was meticulous in recording all kinds of data, including information on his adversaries. ¡°He¡¯s faced numerous enemies while traversing the dominion with this ship, even engaging in battles with Abyss Sovereigns?¡± Xu Jingming eximed, his eyes widening in surprise. Abyss Overlords were already formidable with half-step third realm strength, but Abyss Sovereigns represented the most terrifying level of augmentation that the Abyss could offer. They were invincible below the third realm. ¡°There were also some experimental creatures imprisoned on this ship?¡± Xu Jingming was perplexed. ¡°Yes,¡± the dean confirmed, ¡°When we found it, some of the cells were damaged, and only three remained intact. Two of them were empty, and one of the cells contained a test creature. Tower Master identified it as a deeply corrupted Abyssal creature. It¡¯s so strong that it¡¯s suspected to be a half-step third realm.¡± Xu Jingming was taken aback. ¡°Suspected to be a half-step third-realm Abyssal creature?!¡± ¡°We didn¡¯t dare to release it, and we¡¯re not entirely sure of its strength. All we know is that it¡¯s likely a half-step third-realm Abyssal creature,¡± the dean revealed, ¡°We¡¯ve ced heavy seals on that prison cell, so you can¡¯t enter it. You¡¯re free to explore the other areas of the scientific ruins and study them closely.¡± ¡°There are many damaged high-dimensional weapons in this ruin. Perhaps you can repair one or two,¡± the dean reminded. ¡°I¡¯m aware that the Heart Realm Force is unique. Use it to explore this ruin carefully and see if you can uncover any new discoveries. We¡¯ve never allowed non-humans to enter this ruin before.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯m leaving. Take your time studying it.¡± The dean smiled and left. Xu Jingming then investigated the ancient and dpidated scientific ruins. As he explored, he stumbled upon a detention chamber that contained the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord¡¯s sealing powers. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but sense an rming aura emanating from the chamber, despite the heavy seals keeping it contained. ¡°What a terrifying aura. Despite being imprisoned and being heavily sealed, its aura still seeps into the outside world,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. ¡°It¡¯s no wonder the dean and the others believe that it¡¯s suspected of being at the half-step third realm.¡± Xu Jingming turned and left. There was nothing to study about an Abyssal monster. All kinds of high-dimensional weapons were destroyed in an unknown manner. Xu Jingming tried to probe with his Heart Realm Force but ultimately shook his head in defeat. The dean and the others have studied the scientific lineage for a long time, and they had the help of some great schrs. My scientific foundation is rtively weak inparison. At the very least, he couldn¡¯t figure it out in the short term. Xu Jingming looked around and arrived in front of a multifaceted high-dimensional weapon that had a total of 352 faces. Buzz. Xu Jingming habitually used his Heart Realm Force to infiltrate and investigate the weapon, but when he touched it¡­ he sensed a vast piece of information. In an instant, Xu Jingming found himself transported to a huge illusory realm. Smallponents were quickly condensed, and countlessponents rapidly formed andbined to create the multifaceted high-dimensional weapon in front of him. ¡°The Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm is indeed very suitable for the construction of weapons for my scientific lineage. It¡¯s just that there are too many limitations to turning illusions into reality.¡± A sigh echoed. Xu Jingming was stunned. He looked at the multifaceted high-dimensional weapon in front of him and realized that it was built directly from the Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm. I can see the construction process from the remaining mental imprints on the weapon. In other words, I can also try building it? Xu Jingming thought to himself, feeling a sense of excitement. At the very least, it shouldn¡¯t be difficult to repair it. Chapter 690 - 690 Slow Improvement 690 Slow Improvement Xu Jingming gazed intently at theplex, multifaceted high-dimensional weapon thaty before him. He infused it with his Heart Realm Force, analyzing its construction process and immediately pinpointing the three damaged parts. I¡¯ll start by creating those threeponents, he thought, constructing an illusory realm with ease. Though the high-dimensional schr may have been stronger, Xu Jingming knew that there were limits to what he could achieve when it came to constructing illusory realms. Heart Realm Force gathered in the illusory realm and slowly condensed into aponent. Huh? Xu Jingming frowned. I clearly saw the entire construction process. Why is theponent I create different from those created by him? While the high-dimensional schr could create a masterpiece with ease, for him, it would only be a poor imitation. It couldn¡¯t even be considered a replica that could pass off for real! I don¡¯t believe that I can¡¯t even make a good replica. Xu Jingming patiently tried again and again. Practice makes perfect, and he began to figure out the unspoken rules. And in just two days, he had created the firstponent. At the very least, the structure looked identical. Over the course of the next three days, his attemptspleted the remaining twoponents. I¡¯ve finished manufacturing the threeponents, he thought to himself. But there¡¯s another problem. I don¡¯t know the detailed material attributes of these threeponents, so I can only make them appear the same on the surface. The material attributes of theponents can only be figured out through repeated testing. He looked at the damagedponents in front of him and began to emte their material. ¡°Turn illusion into reality!¡± The threeponents gradually condensed from the illusory realm, and arge amount of Heart Realm Force fused into them, turning them into physical objects. It wasn¡¯t difficult to turn illusions into reality. For example, in the universe, the Force could construct all matter! But in high-dimensional space¡­ As the Heart Realm¡¯s most fundamental force, the Heart Realm Force could indeed construct over 99% of the materials in this realm, if one understood their basicposition. Xu Jingming was bewildered by its design and could only try his best to replicate it. I¡¯ll give it a shot. Xu Jingming allowed his Heart Realm Force to prate the multifaceted weapon, breaking it down piece by piece before reassembling it anew, recing the damagedponents with three new ones. After understanding theplex construction process, he was able to disassemble and install the multifaceted high-dimensional weapon without breaking a sweat. Whoosh! Xu Jingming emerged from the scientific ruins with the multifaceted weapon in hand and arrived at the edge of Myriad Star Ind. First experiment. Xu Jingming had studied the detailed construction process and knew precisely how to wield this high-dimensional weapon. The Heart Realm Force surged into the multifaceted high-dimensional weapon floating before him. He could feel the energy coursing through its internal mechanisms, and he knew that it was ready for action. With a single thought, he triggered the weapon, and a terrifying fluctuation descended upon the vast expanse in front of him. It was as if a colossal bubble had emerged from thin air, obliterating all matter and energy in its path. Buzz. The multifaceted weapon emitted a distinct buzz, and Xu Jingming frowned as he observed it closely. He used his Heart Realm Force to explore the weapon¡¯s interior. Two of the threeponents have cracks. The materials used were not up to par. ¡°Jingming!¡± The dean¡¯s voice echoed across the void as he materialized beside Xu Jingming. He grinned as he gazed upon the multifaceted weapon beside him. ¡°You repaired this high-dimensional weapon so quickly?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°It hasn¡¯t been fully repaired. This weapon was created from the Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm, so I can repair it. However, it will take time.¡± The dean nodded in agreement. ¡°It¡¯s not very powerful. It¡¯s only an attack at the peak Eternal level. The forbidden weapons we repaired have the might of a half-step third realm after simplification.¡± The dean was a peak Eternal, and he found the weapon¡¯s potencycking. He could easily deliver a casual strike that was no less powerful than this high-dimensional weapon. ¡°Its potency is average; this is an experimental work of a high-dimensional schr.¡± He nodded in admittance. It had to be known that the high-dimensional schr was no joke. He had once fought an Abyss Sovereign. Xu Jingming was a little disappointed that such an existence¡¯s high-dimensional weapon was so weak. ¡°There are a total of five forbidden weapons we¡¯ve repaired. Tower Master, Ind Lord, and I each have one. There are still two left¡­ You can give it a try,¡± the dean said. ¡°I¡¯ll finish exploring the scientific ruins first.¡± Xu Jingming was in no rush. ¡­ Xu Jingming had poured his heart and soul into scouring the scientific ruins, but it was all for naught. Two high-dimensional weapons created using the Heart Realm lineage, Xu Jingming thought to himself, shaking his head in disbelief. Both peak Eternal, and still in the experimental phase! Even as a forbidden weapon, one alone wouldn¡¯t be enough to take down a half-step third realm. With the experimental manual and a trove of high-dimensional weapons at someone¡¯s disposal, there is a chance that one can unlock the secrets of the scientific path. But s, my scientific aptitude is average at best. I should refocus on the Heart Realm. After spending a month studying the ruins, he decided not to waste any more time on this futile endeavor. ¡­ Heart Realm territory, beast hide space. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged, his mind focused on the Sin Flower floating before him. With each petal that bloomed, he drew in a massive amount of sin, harnessing its power with his Heart Realm Force. ck Lotus Fire. He began to set up aplex structure of engravings¡ªthe ck Lotus Diagram. He extracted endless sins and fused them into the diagram, creating a lifelike representation of the lotus. And under the fusion of countless sins, a wisp of ck me finally rose. It was a qualitative change from the original Nine-leaf Cleansing Lotus Fire. Darker, filthier, and more terrifying¡ªits power was countless times greater. ck Lotus Fire One-leaf realm. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart didn¡¯t stir. After all, he had already achieved the Eternal realm, and mastering the ck Lotus Fire was only right for one of his caliber. It was the might of the Eternal realm threshold. The ck Lotus Diagram continued to evolve, growing moreplex and devouring endless sins. Xu Jingming nurtured it for more than a day, until he had finally reached the Two-leaf realm. The color of the ck Lotus Fire was now more saturated and even more terrifying. I¡¯ve reached the Two-leaf realm. Xu Jingming thought, nodding slightly as he continued to sketch the next level of the runic structure. Time passed. Xu Jingming had finallye to a halt after a year and a half. The ck Lotus Fire Three-leaf realm is my limit for now. Xu Jingming frowned slightly. My mind can¡¯t withstand any greater sins. The sins had be too much to handle. Even though he had mastered the fourth realm of the Eight Directions Map, the Appetite and Lust realm, Xu Jingming still felt like his consciousness was in chaos. He didn¡¯t dare to extract more sins. His mind wasn¡¯t ready, and he could still be corrupted if there were excessive sins. I¡¯ve been born for more than 10,000 years. I¡¯m considered very young among high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms, but my mind is ultimately a little weak. Xu Jingming acknowledged his weakness. Moreover, I haven¡¯t figured out the form of the Five-leaf ck Lotus Diagram for the Red Lotus Fire. I can¡¯t set up the Five-leaf ck Lotus Diagram! On the one hand, cultivating mes required extracting sufficient sins. On the other hand, one needed to understand the forms of the Cleansing Lotus, ck Lotus, and even the Red Lotus. Cleansing Lotus, pure and ethereal. ck Lotus¡ªit¡¯s corrupt and dark, like a living thing tempting me. The higher the form of the ck Lotus, the more terrifying it is. Just the appearance recorded in the Nine-leaf ck Lotus terrifies me, as if I were looking at an endless abyss. Xu Jingming shook his head gently. ording to the legacy¡¯s description, I have to go to the Abyss to see the Abyss Red Lotus at close range to understand the Abyss Red Lotus Diagram. Therefore, if I want to rely on Red Lotus Fire to reach the half-step third realm, I have to visit the Abyss. But there was no hurry. He had to first strengthen his mind and control the level of sin needed to condense Red Lotus Fire, which would be countless times greater than now. He doubted whether even the Sin Flower contained enough sin to make it possible. He knew that he needed a stronger mind to even begin to view the Abyss Red Lotus. It can¡¯t be helped. Red Lotus Fire is ultimately the legacy of Master of the Abyssal Void. Master of the Abyssal Void has a deep rtionship with the Abyss. Xu Jingming¡¯s rapid progress had slowed down considerably. Xu Jingming paused at the Eight Directions Map¡¯s Appetite and Lust realm, unable to make any headway. He knew that his understanding of the Abyss was superficial and that he needed to umte more in every aspect. Xu Jingming shook his head. My cultivation of the Three Threads of the Heart Realm has temporarily slowed down due to my mental stagnation. He had reached a bottleneck in every aspect. This is the normal speed of improvement for the Eternal realm, right? Xu Jingming smiled. He was still satisfied with his growth. ****** Home universe, Primordial Research Institute headquarters. Primordial One, Whitejail, and Sherwood¡ªthree cosmic legends¡ªgathered to meet Xu Jingming. ¡°Deputy Dean.¡± The three of them were very respectful as they looked at the ck-robed man painting by theke. The painting emitted an endless darkness that was shrouded by a force that prevented them from seeing it clearly. Yet, the three cosmic legends couldn¡¯t shake off the invisible dark aura that swayed their minds. The aura of a mere painting is already so terrifying. What kind of painting is it? The three cosmic legends guessed. As expected of an Eternal from the Heart Realm lineage. His influence probably exceeds that of the dean and the others. As cosmic legends, they naturally knew that¡­ Xu Jingming had already reached the high-dimensional Eternal realm! The Heart Realm¡¯s Eternal realm strength was unimaginable. A single word of his, a look of his, or even a remnant wisp of his aura can control our minds, right? Primordial One was secretly surprised. He was my junior brother back then, but in the blink of an eye, he has be a high-dimensional Eternal lifeform. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Xu Jingming stopped painting. On the drawing board was a dark abyss, but upon closer inspection, a dark abyss¡ªpulsating with life¡ªstared back at him in the form of a ck lotus flower. ¡°Deputy Dean,¡± Primordial One said respectfully, ¡°this is thetest revival list.¡± Xu Jingming swept his gaze and knew all the names on the list. The dean and the others are always cking off, leaving me with these trivial matters, Xu Jingming thought to himself, frustration seeping into his mind. But he couldn¡¯t me them; resurrecting beings using consciousness carriers was an arduous task since returning in person was difficult. Xu Jingming¡¯s many clones had the strength of the Eternal realm, making it easier for him to revive them. And after breaking through to the Eternal realm himself, he had to shoulder the burden of guarding their homeworld, dealing with the species war, and revival, while the others enjoyed their free time. ¡°The Heart Realm lineage is great; they have countless clones, so we can rest easy knowing that Jingming will handle the race¡¯s matters.¡± The dean and the others were very happy. Xu Jingming was speechless when he recalled this scene. He was indeed the most suitable person. ¡°Anything of note happeningtely?¡± he inquired. ¡°The human race is holding steady, but our neighbors, the Void Celestials, are causing quite a stir with theirtest selection,¡± Primordial One responded. ¡°And the Hellions just saw one of their own break through to be a cosmic legend. Sovereign Moyou is his name.¡± Sovereign Moyou? Xu Jingming fell into thought. It¡¯s him? The same Sovereign Moyou he encountered when he became an Origin lifeform and entered the species battlefield. Sovereign Moyou was revived after his death and lost the Eyes of Nightmare, Xu Jingming realized. But he also escaped its corruption. After such a long time, he really broke through. Xu Jingming turned to face Primordial One, Sherwood, and Whitejail. ¡°Let¡¯s begin the revival.¡± He cast his gaze across theke in front of him. Chapter 691 - 691 Before the Migration 691 Before the Migration This is the first time I¡¯m reviving low-dimensional lifeforms, Xu Jingming thought. As a high-dimensional lifeform, he had observed the River of Spacetime countless times and had a deep understanding of it. In fact, he needed to possess a profoundprehension of the river¡¯s intricacies to create an inner universe. Buzz! With a single thought, Xu Jingming¡¯s inner universe spread out, forcing the River of Spacetime to appear. This is just this universe¡¯s River of Spacetime. He peered at the countless amber-like figures floating in the river and noted, It holds low-dimensional lifeforms, so this River of Spacetime is naturally very weak. The River of Spacetime was divided into levels. In a universe, it contained all the low-dimensional life imprints that had died in that universe. But a dominion-level River of Spacetime was even mightier, containing not only low-dimensional life imprints but also those of high-dimensional lifeforms that had perished in that dominion. ¡°Reviving high-dimensional lifeforms in a dominion-level River of Spacetime requires a third-realm being,¡± Xu Jingming thought. Legend has it that there¡¯s also a River of Spacetime in high-dimensional space that contains imprints of the dead, including third-realm beings, Xu Jingming thought. Then, he looked at the universe¡¯s River of Spacetime before him. But for now, I¡¯m only capable of reviving low-dimensional lifeforms. Having read the name list, Xu Jingming quickly locked onto the floating amber figures in the River of Spacetime. ¡°Out!¡± With a powerful surge of his inner universe, he forcefully ¡®grabbed¡¯ the amber figures, which floated to the side before waking up. ¡°They are revived just like that?¡± Primordial One, Whitejail, and Sherwood watched in amazement as Xu Jingming easily revived the low-dimensional lifeforms. From their perspective, the River of Spacetime was vast andplex, and it was not easy to stir up anymotion. But Deputy Dean Xu Jingming sat calmly in front of the drawing board, stripping away the amber figures from the river without any obstruction. We¡¯ve watched the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord carry out revivals, but it was never that easy, they thought to themselves. But how would they know? The dean and the others used consciousness carriers to carry out the revivals. They couldn¡¯t travel in person due to the high frequency of the revivals. It took them a long time toplete the trip. Thanks to the Heart Realm, those from the lineage were like psychic beings, able to teleport and descend in distant areas. A universe¡¯s River of Spacetime is indeed the weakest. Xu Jingming truly found it incredibly weak. Itcked consciousness and acted solely on instincts, making it vulnerable. Any high-dimensional lifeform could enter, but they had to withstand the rejection and suppression for a brief period of time. To stay here for extended periods, they would need to either reduce the pressure they exerted or provide some benefits to reduce the repulsion. ¡°I was revived too? I didn¡¯t make enough contributions.¡± ¡°I was actually revived.¡± Many of the revived candidates were disqualified in the past, having failed to qualify for the revival. ¡°Thank you, Deputy Dean,¡± some of the revived Origin lifeforms bowed respectfully, while others wondered. ¡°Deputy Dean?¡± ¡°Who¡¯s this ck-robed man?¡± ¡°Why haven¡¯t I seen him before?¡± These ancient beings had been brought back to life from tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of years ago. Xu Jingming sat motionless before his drawing board, peering at the horde of Origin lifeforms who bowed before him in reverence. ¡°The earliest Origin lifeforms revived were from more than ten million years ago. In the past, youcked the qualifications to be revived, but the human race has reached a turning point¡­ Therefore, I decided to revive all of you.¡± ¡°Primordial One, make arrangements for these ancient Origin lifeforms,¡± Xu Jingming instructed. ¡°As youmand, Deputy Dean,¡± replied Primordial One with a respectful bow. As soon as Primordial One ushered the Origin lifeforms away¡ª Xu Jingming¡¯s thoughts drifted to the migration to a new universe thaty ahead. ¡°We need a sufficient number of Origin lifeforms to maintain stability. It¡¯s crucial to invest heavily in the early stages and cultivate as many powerhouses as possible.¡± Moving to an unfamiliar universe was no easy feat for high-dimensional lifeforms like him. They had to stand firm and take root, while grooming the low-dimensional human race to produce more cosmic legends. Who knows, they might even be able to nurture a new high-dimensional lifeform, which would be a most wee surprise. This was a special time, as the human race¡¯s revival requirements were at an all-time low. As long as they showed promise or possessed great strength, they could be revived. ¡­ ¡°I¡¯ve been dead for more than eight million years, but my family haspletely declined.¡± ¡°Where¡¯s my family? It¡¯s gone?¡± ¡°The family actuallypletely declined and split into dozens of branches.¡± One after another, Origin lifeforms learned of their family¡¯s shattered state. The rtives they once knew, the ones they held dear, were long gone. It was a devastating realization. Some families remained prosperous because they had other Origin lifeforms. ****** On a that looked like a postcarde to life. Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao sat in a fancy restaurant, savoring their luxurious lunch. Suddenly, Li Miaomiao¡¯s gaze fell on the projection in front of her, and she gasped. ¡°Jingming, the Void Celestials have announced their n to migrate to a new universe! They¡¯ll take all Origin lifeforms and cosmic lifeforms, but only one-tenth ofary lifeforms will make the cut. There will be two more screenings, one in a thousand years, and another in the following thousand years, where they¡¯ll select one-tenth each time. Of course, all Origin lifeforms and cosmic lifeforms will be taken away each round.¡± ¡°Three rounds of screening, one-tenth each time!¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°They¡¯re picking the cream of the crop through eugenics. The Void Celestials have the power to relocate all life, but they¡¯re still conducting a screening.¡± ¡°Eugenics?¡± Li Miaomiao fell into thought. ¡°This is what I learned from watching the Void Celestial territory,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°Choose one-tenth of the most outstanding ones. In a thousand years, the older batch ofary lifeforms will have long died, and another one-tenth will be selected from the few generations thate after. In another thousand years, another one-tenth will be selected. The species formed this way¡­ will be better overall than in the past.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded. ¡°But what about those who stay in the dominion? Will they simply be given up?¡± Xu Jingming sighed heavily. ¡°We humans will also be migrating,¡± he said, his voice low and serious. ¡°Our migration ratio is far lesser than that of the Void Celestials.¡± ¡°What?¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. Her husband was one of the four high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms and the guardian of the species. What he said¡­ was probably the final decision of the few high-dimensional human lifeforms. ¡°Preparations have already begun,¡± Xu Jingming continued, his voiceced with regret. ¡°Unfortunately, the dean, I, and the others are limited and are far inferior to the Void Celestials¡¯ high-dimensional lifeforms. The ratio of the people we can bring with us is naturally very low.¡± ¡°How low?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Very.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t borate further. How many percent could he transport using the Spacetime Prison? Xu Jingming had to make multiple trips to move just the cosmic lifeforms. Li Miaomiao fell silent. ¡°Miaomiao, keep this a secret for the time being,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Do we have to migrate?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°Definitely.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Even the Void Celestials have migrated. You should understand that this universe is hopeless.¡± ¡°The universe is hopeless?¡± Li Miaomiao nodded and didn¡¯t say anything. Xu Jingming was also in a bad mood. They could only migrate a very, very few people. As high-dimensional lifeforms, they were ipetent. Even if Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind the fatigue of repeatedly traveling back and forth, he could only ensure that he brought with him all the cosmic lifeforms. As for theary lifeforms? Their reproduction speed was many times faster than him. ¡­ Heart Realm territory, in the beast hide space. Xu Jingming wandered through the maze, studying the mesmerizing depths of the illusory realms. My strength has hit a wall, Xu Jingming muttered to himself. The Eight Directions Map is a useful tool, but it¡¯s just a tool. Red Lotus Fire and Three Threads of the Heart Realm are the only techniques that can push me to the next level. The Three Threads of the Heart Realm is mediocrepared to Red Lotus Fire; it can¡¯t go beyond peak Eternal. He scoffed at his own foolishness. I was too ambitious. I was lucky to have obtained Red Lotus Fire and forgot how precious a half-step third-realm legacy from the Heart Realm lineage is. The dean and the others had only obtained a few half-step third-realm legacies. There was none from the Heart Realm lineage! I can¡¯t afford to buy one even if someone is willing to sell it, Xu Jingming thought. His most prized possessions were the original Eight Directions Map and the beast hide space, and he wouldn¡¯t part with them for any price. And the value of the other items was low. I need to lower my standards. The Three Threads of the Heart Realm isn¡¯t too shabby, it being aplete legacy, Xu Jingmingforted himself. I can study the 300 illusory realms in this maze and incorporate them into the technique. That should elevate it to the next level. As for what happens next¡­ Xu Jingming gazed out into the distance. It¡¯s time to search for ruins on arge scale. This is zero cost; it¡¯s suitable for a poor person like me! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Strands of ck lotus fire flew out and condensed into incarnations. Many ck lotus incarnations flew out of the Heart Realm and began flying into the distance in search of ruins. Xu Jingming¡¯s clones, spread out across 2,000 dominions, also sent out their own incarnations. A total of more than 10,000 ck lotus incarnations began their carpet search. It¡¯s already quite a burden on my mind to maintain over 10,000 ck Lotus incarnations. Any more, and it will affect myprehension of the legacies, Xu Jingming thought to himself, restraining the urge to create even more incarnations as he patiently carried out a search. My greatest gain was from searching for ruins. Almost every high-dimensional lifeform in the Heart Realm relies on searching for ruins to make a fortune. I¡¯ll also begin arge-scale search. Xu Jingming was filled with anticipation. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry to begin cross-dominion trade. When the migration wasplete, he could carry out some cross-dominion trade in peace. Years passed. The human race carried on with their mundane lives, oblivious to the grand designs of the universe. Xu Jingming, with over 10,000 ck lotus incarnations, scoured the Heart Realm for ruins. Meanwhile, the Void Celestials next door were conducting their own search, their meticulous selection process unfolding over the course of millennia. The first batch would be chosen, followed by the second in a millennium, and the third in another. Two thousand years psed like grains of sand slipping through fingers. The Void Celestial dominionpleted their migration and selection, marking a new chapter in their existence. And then, on one fateful day, a towering figure descended from the unknown corners of high-dimensional space and appeared in the human dominion. The Progenitor actually wants me toe to the human race, Uke mused. The human race has really struck gold this time. Chapter 692 - 692 100 Year Lease (1) 692 100 Year Lease (1) Xu Jingming was responsible for safeguarding the entire cosmic human dominion. Naturally, he perceived a high-dimensional Eternal lifeform descending nonchntly into a spacetime close to the Primordial Research Institute headquarters. Supremacy Uke of the Void Celestials? Xu Jingming¡ªwho was painting by theke¡ªknitted his brows slightly. His other clone advanced to greet Supremacy Uke. In this spacetime. After Supremacy Uke descended, he waited leisurely. In just a few seconds, he espied a ck-robed youth approaching. The ck robe resembled a ck lotus flower that had blossomed, causing Uke to be instinctively on guard. This Human Wu Ming has reached the Eternal realm in the blink of an eye and is on the same level as me, Uke ruminated. As for Tutenmu, who used him as a test subject back then, he¡¯s still unhinged. Tutenmu had yet to shake off the Intent Samsara World¡¯s influence. What a joke. He progressed from a low-dimensional lifeform to the Eternal Realm in 10,000 years. Tutenmu, what gave you the audacity to select such a monster as a test subject? Uke secretly shook his head. One was Tutenmu, and the other was Human Wu Ming. The disparity in resources and conditions was too vast. Tutenmu had clear guidance from the legacy, Abyssal Void, and he was furnished with resources. What corrupted Xu Jingming was also one of the resources Tutenmu had bartered for¡ªMaster of the Abyssal Void¡¯s true manifestation. As for Xu Jingming, he didn¡¯t possess a legacy at all and was corrupted by high-dimensional powers¡­ What transpired in the end? Xu Jingming had attained the Heart Realm¡¯s Eternal Realm, and Tutenmu was still mired as a low-dimensional lifeform. He was even afflicted with derangement. ¡°Supremacy Uke.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s voice reverberated. Uke didn¡¯t ruminate too much about it and beamed at Xu Jingming. ¡°Human Wu Ming, I¡¯m here on the Progenitor¡¯s directive to bestow something advantageous upon your human race! Your entire human race ought to be indebted to my Progenitor.¡± ¡°Something advantageous?¡± Xu Jingming became even more cautious. As neighbors, the two races had been embroiled in conflict for years! How could he not apprehend the Void Celestials¡¯ nature? ¡°Didn¡¯t my Progenitor vend you information earlier? Although the information¡¯s price was a tad steep, it did assist you humans,¡± Uke stated with a grin. ¡°Yes, a solitary piece of information was sold for the cost of a drop of Abyssal Mother Blood,¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t refrain from uttering. This was worse than plunder! The few high-dimensional lifeforms of the human race had never glimpsed Abyssal Mother Blood despite living for so long. When trading in high-dimensional space, things were frequently priced with Abyssal Mother Blood and Abyssal True Blood! This was because as long as one executed Abyss Sacrifice, they could acquire Abyssal True Blood and Abyssal Mother Blood. These were preciousmodities that could be procured in any dominion and were fitting as a currency unit. A drop of Abyssal Mother Blood was worth a million drops of Abyssal True Blood! Ordinary Abyss Sacrifices only acquired Abyssal True Blood. ¡°But you must concede that the information was exceedingly crucial to you humans,¡± Uke stated with a grin. ¡°Once again, our Void Celestials are here to aid you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m all ears,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Our Progenitor expended a colossal price to enlist the aid of a half-step third-realm powerhouse from a far-off dominion to refine a miniature universe. This miniature universe is approximately 97% analogous to our home universe,¡± Uke uttered with a grin. ¡°For the past 2,000 years, our Void Celestials have utilized this miniature universe for species migration.¡± Xu Jingming listened. The other party incessantly mentioned the miniature universe. Could it be that¡­ ¡°This miniature universe is most suited for species migration,¡± Uke continued. ¡°Considering that the human race and we Void Celestials hail from the same universe, the Progenitor believes that this miniature universe is suitable for both us and you humans.¡± ¡°The Progenitor is magnanimous. He deems it necessary to aid a group of species from the same universe,¡± Uke stated with a smile. ¡°The human race, the Frosts, the Fogtails, and the Ancient Holiness all had quite a rtionship with us.¡± Xu Jingming ruminated to himself. Rtionship? We were all subjugated! ¡°The Progenitor is willing to aid his fellow cosmic species. He has made a magnanimous decision.¡± Uke scrutinized Xu Jingming. ¡°He¡¯s willing to lease the miniature universe to you for 100 years.¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but feel exhrated, apprehensive, and wary. ¡°As an envoy, the first person I visited is you humans,¡± Uke stated with a grin. ¡°If you refuse to lease it, I¡¯ll move on to the next group¡ªthe Frosts.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the leasing price?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. ¡°It¡¯s not steep, not steep at all,¡± Uke said. ¡°The Progenitor paid a high price to hire a half-step third-realm expert to tailor a miniature universe, but the leasing price isn¡¯t¡­ It¡¯s only the same as the prior information. It only costs one drop of Abyssal Mother Blood!¡± ¡°A drop of Abyssal Mother Blood?¡± Xu Jingming felt the immense pressure. In other words, one million drops of Abyssal True Blood! He had previously obtained a treasure from Sanam, one of the 3,000 Emissaries, and two of them were Eternal weapons. ording to their worth, ordinary Eternal weapons were valued at approximately 10,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood. If a Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform was used for Abyss Sacrifice, one could usually only acquire 1,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood. Therefore¡­ A drop of Abyssal Mother Blood was tantamount to 100 Eternal weapons or sacrificing 1,000 Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms. Even though the human race had amassed so much over the years, they still felt immense pressure. ¡°Don¡¯t deem it exorbitant,¡± Uke said with a smile. ¡°The Progenitor is aiding you.¡± Chapter 693 - 693 100 Year Lease (2) 693 100 Year Lease (2) ¡°I¡¯ll discuss it with the dean and the others,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡­ Myriad Star Ind. The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Xu Jingming congregated. ¡°Lease it!¡± The dean clenched his teeth. ¡°Although it¡¯s exceedingly pricey, this is the optimal method for species migration on arge scale. Previously, the information was sold for a drop of Abyssal Mother Blood. Now, leasing a miniature universe is also a drop of Abyssal Mother Blood. Inparison, Gumo has already moderated his greed.¡± ¡°Perhaps he believes that we¡¯re incapable of affording it if the price is too steep.¡± Eternal Tower Master smiled wryly. ¡°He fleeced us once for the information and is fleecing us again with the leasing of a miniature universe. More than half of the human race¡¯s amassed resources have been fleeced by him.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord shook her head. Xu Jingming and Redmond listened. They were destitute. Xu Jingming possessed the Eight Directions Map, which was originally priceless, but its value was too exorbitant! It far exceeded a drop of Abyssal Mother Blood. If it was put up for sale¡­ it would likely entice a group of half-step third-realm powerhouses to vie for it and bring trouble to the human race. ¡°I can offer 300,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood,¡± the dean offered. ¡°I can only offer 200,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood,¡± Eternal Tower Master stated. ¡°I¡¯m on par with the dean.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord frowned. Xu Jingming said, ¡°I¡­¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to,¡± the dean interjected after some thought. ¡°For instance, the original Monhado legacy is the future inheritance of the species and isn¡¯t for sale. How about this¡­ We possess a total of five forbidden weapons. Two of them aren¡¯t necessary presently, and Jingming and Redmond aren¡¯t interested in them. Let¡¯s sell one!¡± ¡°Agreed.¡± Eternal Tower Master and Spacetime Ind Lord nodded. They too possessed items that weren¡¯t up for sale. They were the foundation of their cultivation, and even if they could sell them, they wouldn¡¯t be adequate for a drop of Abyssal Mother Blood. They could only use forbidden weapons, which weremunal property of their species. ¡°Jingming, apany me to the ck Lotus Realmter,¡± the dean proposed. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡­ In just an hour, the dean and the others pooled their treasures. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± A cyan stream of light erupted from the depths of Myriad Star Ind and coalesced into a clone of Dean Chu. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯ll be responsible for carrying the treasures in this transaction. If you encounter danger, abscond with the treasures,¡± Dean Chu instructed. ¡°This clone of mine is solely in charge of negotiations. After all, youck experience in dealing with the ck Lotus Realm.¡± ¡°Dean, don¡¯t fret. I¡¯ll certainly safeguard the treasure.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The human race had been fleeced once, and they had devised methods to amass sufficient treasures this time. They had even resorted to using a forbidden weapon. If they pushed any further, they might have to resort to using treasures like the Monhado legacy that impacted the foundation and future of their species. Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond observed their departure. ¡°Let¡¯s get going.¡± Xu Jingming immediately entered the Heart Realm with the dean. Is this the Heart Realm? The dean gazed at the boundless tumult of the Heart Realm with fascination. Whoosh. Xu Jingming escorted the dean as they traversed an incredibly vast distance with a single stride before beholding a colossal ck lotus in the distance. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived?¡± Dean Chu gazed at the enormous ck lotus and eximed in astonishment, ¡°As expected of the Heart Realm lineage. Your long-distance teleportation is truly remarkable. We reached the ck Lotus Realm in a single step.¡± ¡°It¡¯s been said that this ck Lotus is a third-realm weapon?¡± Xu Jingming observed from afar. He sensed that this ck Lotus was far more enigmatic than the Nine-Leaf ck Lotus Diagram in Red Lotus Fire. ¡°Gumo is renowned for two weapons. One is this ck Lotus, and the other is a beam of inscrutable starlight. One attacks while the other defends,¡± the dean disclosed. ¡°I heard that to acquire this ck Lotus weapon, Gumo waged a ferocious battle in the Abyss before procuring it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in understanding. Whoosh! Whoosh! They quickly arrived in proximity to the ck Lotus Realm. ¡°One of the lotus leaves in the ck Lotus Realm is a trading center,¡± the dean mentioned. ¡°The four half-step third-realm powerhouses in this dominion have erected trading centers within their sphere of influence.¡± ¡°They can amass rent and taxes by establishingmercial centers. Although they don¡¯t dare to set the price too steep, it¡¯s still a steady stream of ie,¡± the dean elucidated. Theynded on the lotus leaf. This lotus leaf was as vast as the cosmic human dominion! High-dimensional lifeforms abounded, and there were all sorts of peculiar edifices. A mere nce would reveal tens of thousands of high-dimensional lifeforms. ¡°This is known as the ck Lotus Leaf. It¡¯s one of the four trading areas in this dominion.¡± The dean beamed. ¡°Your Three Threads of the Heart Realm legacy and the Sin Flower were procured here.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and surveyed his surroundings with curiosity. Despite the tens of thousands of high-dimensional lifeforms present, there were only a few hundred Eternal lifeforms! Consequently, many Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms regarded Xu Jingming and the dean with reverence when they descended. In high-dimensional space, it was exceedingly strenuous for Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms to subsist. ¡°That most conspicuous building was constructed by Gumo. It¡¯s still quite secure to trade here, and Gumo won¡¯t tarnish his credibility,¡± the dean remarked before ushering Xu Jingming toward the resplendent building. Inside the building. ¡°Dean Chu, Deputy Dean Wu Ming, please take a seat.¡± In a chamber, Supremacy Jayu smiled at Xu Jingming and the dean. ¡°Uke has already apprised me of your situation. Your human race is willing to lease the miniature universe, correct?¡± ¡°What we¡¯ll be leasing is a miniature universe that¡¯s roughly 97% simr to thews of our home universe,¡± the dean disclosed. ¡°Fret not. We¡¯ll eventually enter into an Abyss contract and won¡¯t deceive you.¡± Jayu nodded. ¡°Have you assembled treasures worth a drop of Abyssal Mother Blood?¡± ¡°Firstly, appraise this forbidden weapon. If the price is low, we can vend it at the other three trading centers.¡± The dean extended his hand, and a ck sphere materialized in his palm. Jayu¡¯s eyes gleamed. ¡°Forbidden weapon?¡± Simultaneously, he telepathically contacted the Progenitor. ¡°Progenitor, what¡¯s the value of this forbidden weapon brought by the humans?¡± An imperceptible force permeated the ck Lotus Realm and infiltrated the ck sphere. ¡°Value it at 550,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood,¡± Gumo replied. ¡°Understood, Progenitor.¡± Jayu apprehended the unspoken implication. Anything that was too costly was assessed by Gumo personally. Xu Jingming and the dean epted this valuation. Based on their prior preparations, they could vend it as long as it exceeded 500,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood. They also amassed other treasures to amass a total of a million drops of Abyssal True Blood. ¡°This is the miniature universe. You can examine it and verify it first.¡± A miniature universe levitated in Jayu¡¯s palm. The dean extended his hand to receive it and scrutinized it. He nodded slightly and passed it to Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming received it and inspected it. After all, he had established his inner universe and possessed a certainprehension of thews of a universe. ¡°The simrity is indeed remarkably high. I¡¯m certain it¡¯s above 95%,¡± Xu Jingming conveyed via voice transmission. ¡°The simrity is indeed roughly 97%.¡± The dean was simrly content. ¡°Since you¡¯re agreeable, let¡¯s sign this lease contract. The Abyss will bear witness.¡± Jayu retrieved a contract. The dean perused the contents and exerted his strength onto the contract. The contract between the two parties was concluded. ¡°Pleasure doing business with you,¡± Jayu expressed with a smile. ¡°Please remember that the lease period is 100 years. Once the time has psed, you must return the miniature universe.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± The dean and Xu Jingming rose and departed. ¡­ In the heart of the ck Lotus Realm. After Gumo assessed the forbidden weapon, he ceased paying attention. His gaze alighted on the ck-d youth. He¡¯s Human Wu Ming? Gumo scrutinized from afar. This was his first time observing Xu Jingming up close. The future I can discern as a half-step third-realm powerhouse is exceedingly restricted. There are too many things shrouded in mist, Gumo ruminated. I¡¯m unsure of how far you¡¯ll progress in the future either¡­ We¡¯ll also be in disparate dominions in the future, so it¡¯ll be arduous for us to cross paths again. Let¡¯s regard this as reconciling the rtionship between the Void Celestials and the human race. Chapter 694 - 694 Hunting Target 694 Hunting Target On Myriad Star Ind. The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Xu Jingming convened. ¡°Now that we¡¯ve acquired a miniature universe, we only possess a 100-year lease period.¡± The dean¡¯s eyes glinted with frost. ¡°We must expedite our actions. We must identify a target for the universe in South Pavilion 3609 Dominion.¡± ¡°With a miniature universe, migration will be simpler. We must select a sufficiently vast territory,¡± Eternal Tower Master dered. ¡°Based on our original n, the most appropriate target is that Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon ¡®Sinan¡¯. The Magint species it cultivates upies a cumtive 51 cosmic sectors. Such a vast territory is highly fitting for us humans to migrate.¡± Xu Jingming spoke softly, ¡°The Abyss Thousand-eyed Spider Demon enjoys conducting Abyss Sacrifices. I can confirm that it has sacrificed over 1,000 high-dimensional lifeforms! It¡¯s tyrannical and constantly hunts high-dimensional lifeforms. It upies 51 cosmic sectors in that universe alone because of its immense strength.¡± ¡°The ones we desire to y must be formidable!¡± The dean¡¯s eyes gleamed with frigidity. ¡°As neers to a dominion, we must employ our strength to intimidate everyone.¡± ¡°The three of us aren¡¯t even daunted by a half-step third realm. Why should we tremble before it?¡± Eternal Tower Master retorted icily. ¡°It¡¯s been too long since we¡¯ve battled.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord¡¯s killing intent was also aze. Xu Jingming assented. ¡°The advantage of targeting the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon is that it has garnered numerous adversaries due to its Abyss Sacrifices. Many species in that universe hold grudges against it and can¡¯t wait for its demise. If we eliminate it¡­ the surrounding species will only observe.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine even if they interfere,¡± the dean stated. ¡°A half-step third-realm powerhouse can¡¯t do much to the three of us in a direct confrontation when we wield our forbidden weapons. Even if the high-dimensional lifeforms in the universe band together, they won¡¯t pose a threat to us.¡± Xu Jingming also felt more assured. The dean was the first human to reach the Eternal realm, and he had now reached the pinnacle of the Eternal realm. With his assistance, even though Eternal Tower Master¡¯s progress was slower, he inherited the brutal Abyss lineage and also reached the pinnacle of the Eternal realm. Compared to the two of them¡­ Spacetime Ind Lord was exceptionally gifted and progressed rapidly. She also encountered numerous strokes of luck. The three of them progressed significantly after acquiring the Monhado legacy and the Eight Directions Map legacy. They didn¡¯t regard the ostensibly prominent Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon with much concern. ¡°The disadvantage of confronting it is that if we fail to kill it!¡± Xu Jingming cautioned. ¡°It¡¯s a natural Abyss lifeform that has nothing to fear. If it targets us humans¡­ we¡¯ll face endless trouble in the future.¡± ¡°Hence, we must eliminate it in one fell swoop.¡± Eternal Tower Master gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. For it to have carried out so many Abyss Sacrifices, it¡¯ll be severely corrupted by the Abyss. It definitely won¡¯t tolerate even a slight provocation from you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll entrust the task of provoking it to you, Jingming.¡± The dean regarded Xu Jingming. ¡°You¡¯ll be out in the open, and we¡¯lly in wait¡­ We must obliterate its true form in our first attack. Once we fail and expose our strength, it¡¯ll be problematic.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡­ After a meticulous day of preparations, Myriad Star Indmenced its migration the next day. ¡°Myriad Star Ind resembles an ind, but it¡¯s actually a special weapon refined by Spacetime Ind Lord. It can flee into the Mother Stream at any moment,¡± the dean disclosed. Spacetime Ind Lord had already repurposed the colossal Myriad Star Ind into the pendant space on her chest. ¡°Jingming, kindly lead us to South Pavilion 3609 Dominion,¡± Eternal Tower Master requested with a grin. ¡°It¡¯ll be somewhat tedious.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and immediately entered the Heart Realm with the dean, Tower Master, Spacetime Ind Lord, and Redmond. As for the other high-dimensional lifeforms, they remained on Myriad Star Ind within the pendant. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming evidently found it more arduous to teleport with everyone. After all, a group of high-dimensional lifeforms was concealed on Myriad Star Ind. This was even more challenging than traveling with ten billion low-dimensional lifeforms. Fortunately, he had attained the Eternal realm, so his long-range teleportation could extend much further than when he was at the Firstborn realm. After ten teleports and an hour of respite, it took Xu Jingming eight hours to reach the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived. South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. The universe before us is the target we selected,¡± Xu Jingming announced. ¡°A new abode for humans.¡± The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond also surveyed the surroundings. ¡°Since we¡¯re here, let¡¯s initiate the n,¡± the dean dered. ¡°Half-step third-realm powerhouses possess the ability to discern the future. We must conclude this swiftly to prevent additional variables from surfacing.¡± ****** In a Rank 1 universe. The vast dominion upied by the Abyss Thousand-eyed Spider Demon cultivated innumerable Magints. They were also renowned throughout this universe and were one of the top threergest species. After all, there were no half-step third-realm beings in this universe, and thepetition wasn¡¯t as fierce as in Xu Jingming¡¯s home universe. Whoosh. Xu Jingming, garbed in a ck robe, arrived in the vast dominion. He didn¡¯t conceal his intimidating aura in the slightest, and ck mes zed in all directions. Huh? A consciousness carrier of the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon was responsible for safeguarding this area. All the high-dimensional lifeforms in the universe sensed the arrival of an Eternal powerhouse with his unmasked aura. It¡¯s him? A high-dimensional lifeform from the Heart Realm lineage, Ming? The Abyss Thousand-eyed Spider Demon recognized him instantly. He hade to this universe and imed a for mental observation experiments. Why is he here? Soon, its consciousness carrier approached. In the pitch-ck cosmos, Xu Jingming stood there, shrouded in ck mes. He suddenly perceived a rotund figure in a white gauze robe. When the figure materialized, it exuded imperceptible Abyssal corruption. What heavy Abyssal corruption. Its primary form must have been severely corrupted by the Abyss, Xu Jingming ruminated. However, he had utilized his sins to condense the ck Lotus Fire, so how could he be concerned with some corruption? ¡°Ming, I know you.¡± The rotund figure in a white gauze robe regarded Xu Jingming. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you observing and experimenting? What are you doing here?¡± ¡°The mental observation experiment has concluded.¡± Xu Jingming beamed at it. ¡°I¡¯ve decided to allow that low-dimensional lifeform species to reproduce on arge scale. I surveyed this universe and found your territory quite vast. I don¡¯t require too much; give me half.¡± The Abyss Thousand-eyed Spider Demon was taken aback. What? What the hell? In order to im such an extensive region in the universe, it had battled fiercely on numerous asions before the surrounding species acknowledged its dominance. Ming wanted half of its territory? Hoohoo¡­ The Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon chortled, itsughter emitting peculiar fluctuations that spread in all directions. Weaker Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms would likely perish from these fluctuations. ¡°I¡¯ve always been the one hunting other high-dimensional lifeforms, but someone is now turning the tables on me? How exhrating,¡± the Abyss Thousand-eyed Spider Demon dered, but its bloodlust surged. It gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°Do you believe I cannot kill you just because you¡¯re of the Heart Realm lineage?¡± As its voice reverberated, an unimaginably enormous ck shadow enshrouded the dominion. The Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon was situated in the center of the colossal ck shadow, which it manipted to envelop Xu Jingming. ¡°Pay the price for daring to provoke me. Henceforth, I¡¯ll y you every time I encounter one of your clones.¡± The Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡¯s tone was low. ¡°With this consciousness carrier?¡± Xu Jingming sneered and flicked his finger lightly. A speck of ck Lotus Fire shot out from his fingertip. As an attack from the Heart Realm lineage, it tainted the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡¯s body the moment it struck. This consciousness carrier couldn¡¯t withstand the ck Lotus Fire at the Three-leaf realm whatsoever, and its entire form immediately ignited. The Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon remained impassive as it disregarded the agony of the ck Lotus Fire scorching its body and consciousness. It solely focused on Xu Jingming. ¡°Interesting, interesting. I¡¯m eager to witness if you can afford to provoke me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m eagerly anticipating your arrival,¡± Xu Jingming retorted icily. As soon as he finished speaking, the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡¯s consciousness carrier was entirely incinerated to ashes, leaving behind a few artifacts. ¡­ A high-dimensional lifeform from the Heart Realm lineage, Ming, has the audacity to invade the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡¯s territory and even annihte its consciousness carrier. He¡¯s challenging the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon? The Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon has no attachments and has gone insane from the Abyss¡¯s taint. To be targeted by it? Ming perhaps only dares to be so brazen because he¡¯s a solitary figure and has naught to fret over. The high-dimensional lifeforms of the other species in the universe observed this spectacle from afar. They were somewhat taken aback and anticipatory. Let them battle it out! Regardless of which side perished, they relished watching the spectacle. ****** The Abyss was an existence on the same level as the Mother Stream, Heart Realm, and Primordial Star. What was even more formidable was that¡­ it possessed a will. The Abyss was an exceedingly unique existence. It permeated every dominion, allowing one to journey to other dominions via the Abyss. However, the Abyss was brimming with peril, making it incredibly challenging for high-dimensional lifeforms to traverse. One of the outeryers of the Abyss contained infinite danger and a plethora of treasures. There were hundreds of Abyss Overlords in this stratum, and thisyer infiltrated over 10,000 dominions. Huh? The true form of the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon was in thisyer of Abyssal space, which fell under the jurisdiction of an Abyss Overlord. It was immensely colossal, possessing over a thousand crimson eyes that it opened. Ming from the Heart Realm lineage? How dare he y my consciousness carrier and seize my territory? The Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡¯s tone was feeble. Dome Wishswan, Asinus, hurry over. The Abyss Thousand-eyed Spider Demon¡¯s voice transmitted via karma. Soon. Two figures rushed over. One was a bird that appeared to blot out the sky, while the other was a tall and robust ck-haired figure. Both exuded potent Abyssal corruption. ¡°Sinan, what¡¯s the issue?¡± Asinus advanced and inquired. ¡°I¡¯m in peril. An Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage has challenged me. I sense something amiss, so please join forces with me.¡± The Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡¯s tone was weak and deep. ¡°Same old rules,¡± the bird that obscured the sky dered as it descended. ¡°Naturally, it¡¯s the usual rules. All the spoils of war will be divided equally between the two of you; I don¡¯t require them. If things take a turn for the worse, I¡¯ll make it up to the two of you,¡± the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon stated. Having executed Abyss Sacrifices for a prolonged period, they had foes everywhere, so they naturally had their own means of survival. They seemed to act alone, but at times, they would band together. ¡°Alright.¡± Asinus and Dome Wishswan weren¡¯t intimidated bybat in the slightest. They were high-dimensional lifeforms who had undergone numerous gory battles and possessed knowledge of various tactics. Chapter 695 - 695 Ambush 695 Ambush Xu Jingming didn¡¯t see the harm in taking out one of the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡¯s consciousness carriers. After all, it would be a joke if anything unexpected were to ur during an attack by an Eternal Realm clone of the Heart Realm lineage against a consciousness carrier. The arachnid had prepared various weapons, fruits, blood, scales, and high-dimensional nts for the low-dimensional lifeforms, but even all of thesebined were not worth an Eternal weapon. The low-dimensional lifeforms that are nurtured by the arachnid in this dominion are known as Magints. Xu Jingming, dressed in ck robes, stood at a distance and surveyed the vast territory. This dominion spanned across 51 cosmic sectors, making it muchrger than the original human dominion. While the overall strength of this universe was weaker than that of humans, the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon Sinan was a formidable foe. It was only natural for humans to choose a challenging opponent when migrating to new dominions. Magints¡­ Xu Jingming observed the Magints, which were intelligent nt lifeforms that grew by rooting in the ground and absorbing nutrients. They had a ferocious nature and were known to devour each other. Fortunately, their living environment is different from that of humans, making it easy for us to migrate. Xu Jingming nodded in approval. Habitables suitable for humans were not suitable for the Magints, as some of them needed a high-temperature environment of 200 to 300 degrees Celsius for extended periods, which would be a nightmare for humans. A very good dominion. Xu Jingming was delighted. ¡°Xu Jingming.¡± Suddenly, a voice sounded in his mind. ¡°Ind Lord.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression remained unchanged, knowing that the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord were hiding in the Mother Stream, which only those with the strength to travel in it could discover. Spacetime Ind Lord sent a voice transmission to Xu Jingming. ¡°We¡¯re hiding in the Mother Stream, but you¡¯re out in the open¡­ The Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡¯s corrupted personality has been influenced by the Abyss for an extended period, and it will undoubtedly seek revenge. Even though you¡¯re from the Heart Realm lineage and have strong life-preservation capabilities, you have to be careful.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be very careful. Once they appear, I¡¯ll dissipate this clone,¡± Xu Jingming reassured the Spacetime Ind Lord via voice transmission. Despite his confidence in his life-preservation abilities as an Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage, Xu Jingming did not underestimate the ferocious Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon, which had survived for so long despite sacrificing numerous high-dimensional lifeforms. ¡­ On the second day after the attack on the consciousness carrier, the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon Sinan, Asinus, and Dome Wishswan left the Abyss and arrived near the universe using Dome Wishswan¡¯s traveling abilities. Buzz. An invisible force surrounded the three of them as they spied on Xu Jingming¡¯s clone guarding the dominion. ¡°It¡¯s him. He destroyed my consciousness carrier and seized this territory. I¡¯m very curious as to what gave him the guts to provoke me. I¡¯m worried that there¡¯s a conspiracy behind it,¡± the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon said in a soft and deep voice. Dome Wishswan chuckled and reassured the demon that no matter how bizarre the conspiracy was, it was nothing in the face of strength. Asinus was spying on Xu Jingming¡¯s clone from afar and was surprised to see him. ¡°It¡¯s him?¡± ¡°He changed his appearance, and I only confirmed his identity after sensing his aura at close range,¡± Asinus exined. ¡°He once conducted survivability experiments on a habitable in my territory, and I destroyed his experimental. He even arrogantly destroyed my consciousness carrier.¡± Dome Wishswan was taken aback upon hearing that Xu Jingming had destroyed Asinus¡¯s consciousness carrier as well, and wondered aloud if Xu Jingming had clones in different dominions since Asinus and Sinan were not from the same dominion. Little did they know, Xu Jingming¡¯s clones were spread across almost 2,000 dominions. ¡°He was still at the peak of the Firstborn realm back then,¡± Asinus said. ¡°I sacrificed over ten high-dimensional lifeforms to unleash Karma ying, hoping to wipe out all his clones. However, I sensed that I had wiped out only a portion of his clones; he remained alive and well.¡± ¡°He dared provoke you while still at the Firstborn realm? For an Eternal, bullying the likes of you is par for the course. Perhaps there¡¯s no conspiracy here¡ªjust arrogance befitting one of the Heart Realm lineage.¡± The Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon and Dome Wishswan exchanged nces. ¡°Perhaps he really is just arrogant,¡± Dome Wishswan conceded. ¡°Regardless, the sacrificial price has already been paid,¡± the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon said grimly. ¡°We stick to the n.¡± ****** Xu Jingming remained oblivious to the three terrifying Abyssal entities lurking concealed to the side. Intent on the fifth level of the Eight Directions Map, the Great Joy realm, he had ovee the map¡¯s trials offort and greed¡ªonly to falter at the final obstacle: desire for superiority. For 10,000 years, nothing had proved more difficult than transcending the drive to be best. Xu Jingming had pursued first ce since childhood, chasing strength and surpassing others. His obsession with superiority had long seeped into his bones. Without such fierce drive¡­ he would never have reached his current heights. Yet, this same obsession now hindered perfection of control. I must harness desire to improve, yet negate all its ills. Bitterly, Xu Jingming studied the paradox¡ªand a vast illusory realm condensed around him. Countless beings in the illusion fought for better homes, finer clothes, superior tools¡­ even glorified titles. The longing to be best governed their lives. Xu Jingming had studied over 10,000 experimental worlds for nearly 10,000 years, gaining profound insight into desire. Still, his mastery of the drive for supremacy fell short of true perfection. ¡°The desire for superiority,¡± Xu Jingming whispered. Suddenly¡ª Xu Jingming sensed the world freeze around him as an invisible force stayed his hand. rm flickered across his face at whaty ahead. Gray space enveloped the surroundings. Above, a vast bird obscured the sky with wingspan stretched horizon to horizon. At its advent, Xu Jingming found himself devoid of will or motion. Swish! A beam of light materialized, with speed surpassing thought. No sooner had an idea sparked than the ray struck home. ¡°Ming of the Heart Realm lineage, savor the Abyss¡¯s most terrible defilement!¡± intoned the source of this vision: the true form of the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon. Already Xu Jingming sensed abhorrent taint seeping into his consciousness to conquer all. Bang! Without hesitation, Xu Jingming detonated his inner universe. Its eruption sted his clone¡¯s body to oblivion, corruption¡¯s vessel no more. The explosion¡¯s shockwave spread unchecked¡ªyet some scarlet droplets remained unscathed, floating untethered: dregs of taint immune to the st. Too swift was Xu Jingming¡¯s self-destruction. Though corruption had begun to seep its way in, but a fraction had fused with his being before escape was denied it. Boom! Boom! Boom! The self-destruction¡¯s shockwave heralded three formidable auras¡¯ advent. The thin dean emerged, with a ck me sphere floating behind him. An extremely sharp, formless aura tore through the mysterious space set up by Dome Wishswan, even flushing the hiding Asinus out. Meanwhile, the inly dressed Eternal Tower Master arrived with a weathered expression etched onto his face. An intricately crafted, golden mountain floated behind him, while an invisible aura suppressed the three Abyss lifeforms. ¡°Not good!¡± Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon Sinan, Dome Wishswan, and Asinus all felt the infinite pressure of the sharp aura as it sliced through their bodies. As if things weren¡¯t bad enough, a faintly discernible woman appeared, a massive semi-circle floating behind her and casting an eerie light. The moment these three powerhouses appeared, the terrifying Abyss creatures felt a huge threat looming over them. ¡°Damn it.¡± ¡°This was Heart Realm lineage¡¯s Ming¡¯s ploy!¡± ¡°There were actually three terrifying powerhouses in the shadows.¡± As the battle raged on, high-dimensional lifeforms from other species in the universe paid close attention. They couldn¡¯t help but get excited at the hugemotion caused by Xu Jingming¡¯s ambush. As expected, Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon retaliated with all his might. How could they miss such a battle? Be it the unfamiliar Ming or the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demons with enemies everywhere, they were quite happy to see any of them die. But then, the dean and hispanions appeared, causing the high-dimensional lifeforms to jump in fright. They could sense the sheer power emanating from them with every attack. ¡°The three of them are terrifying. They are ranked in the top ten among the high-dimensional lifeforms I¡¯ve seen,¡± the high-dimensional lifeforms whispered, their fear palpable. ¡­ ¡°There¡¯s really a conspiracy.¡± Although Asinus, the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon, and Dome Wishswan felt pressured, they remained very calm. They had faced countless dangers over the years, and they had always emerged victorious. ¡°Kill Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon first,¡± the deanmanded, his voice echoing throughout the area. The three Abyss lifeforms heard him loud and clear, as did the high-dimensional lifeforms watching from afar. It was clear that the dean wanted them to hear him. ¡°Alright,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord replied coldly, her gaze fixed on the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon. Suddenly, the semicircle behind her lit up, and an invisible light enveloped it. Time stood still for the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon! Time froze! Spacetime Ind Lord¡¯s forbidden weapon was a master at controlling time. She had the ability to unleash most of the weapon¡¯s power, and when she used it to trap Gumo, it only slowed down the flow of time. But when she aimed it at the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡­ time frozepletely. The Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon was unaware, trapped in a frozen moment. Asinus and Dome Wishswan couldn¡¯t help but feel their hearts tremble at the sight! Chapter 696 - 696 Elimination 696 Elimination Asinus and Dome Wishswan, two terrifying Abyssal existences, had seen their fair share of bloody battles and made many enemies. But now, they knew they were in big trouble. ¡°We¡¯re in big trouble. We have to join forces to have a chance of escaping.¡± If they selfishly tried to escape alone, they would surely be defeated one by one. However, if they worked together¡­ Not only might they escape, but they could also counter-attack. Dome Wishswan let out a screech that resounded in the mind, stirring up all kinds of desires from the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord. At the same time, the cry disrupted spacetime and stirred the flow of time that had originally imprisoned the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon. Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon immediately reacted. I was hit? Asinus unleashed its ultimate move in unison to Dome Wishswan¡¯s attack. Asinus held a ck staff in his hand and roared, ¡°Abyss!¡± A distorted abyssal phantom appeared above him, and mighty ck water poured down from it. The abyssal ck water spanned billions of kilometers and attacked the mysterious formation set up by the humans. ¡°Abyssal ck Water?¡± The inly dressed Eternal Tower Master¡¯s eyes turned cold as he recognized the attack. In response, the golden mountain behind him emitted an extremely dazzling white light, illuminating all the areas in the formation. The vast and surging Abyssal ck Water was no match for the white light¡¯s purification. As the light shone upon the water, it constantly decreased and thinned visibly. Of the three human Paramounts of the human race, the Eternal Tower Master was the best at restraining the Abyss lineage. Despite the setback, Asinus didn¡¯t stop attacking. It rode the dwindling Abyssal ck Water and swung the staff in its hand. This ck staff instantly surpassed the obstructions of space and swept through all the areas in the formation, including the dean, Ind Lord, and Tower Master. Whoosh. The strike¡¯s might was so powerful that it obliterated spacetime, turning it into an energy stream that swept past the dean, Ind Lord, and Tower Master. But to their surprise, it missed them entirely, as if they were mere phantoms. ¡°Where are their true bodies?¡± Asinus was filled with rm. Dome Wishswan couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°We actually identified the wrong bodies?¡± Their all-out attack had missed, and they couldn¡¯t even find the other party¡¯s true body. It was no joke. What kind of strength did they have? But Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon was undeterred. ¡°Leave it to me.¡± It let out a low roar as it recovered the normal flow of time. Its entire body then turned into ck mist, and every swath wrapped around a scarlet eye. More than a thousand scarlet eyes observed their surroundings, analyzing time, space, and karma. ¡°They exist in this spacetime, but also not in this spacetime?¡± More than a thousand eyes spun, and as they observed, they were stunned by what they saw. ¡°Where are their true bodies?¡± Asinus and Dome Wishswan asked anxiously via voice transmission. ¡°I don¡¯t know,¡± Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon replied. The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord stood in three spots, using forbidden weapons to envelop a vast area. They were clearly standing there, but Asinus, Dome Wishswan, and the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon were certain that it wasn¡¯t their true bodies. ¡­ In the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming watched the battle from afar, suppressing the effects of the corruption. Gumo can¡¯t even touch the dean and the others¡¯ true bodies in a one-on-three battle. How can the three of you touch them? he thought to himself. These three forbidden weapons were created by a great schr from the scientific lineage and had been simplified, repaired, and integrated by the dean, the others, and some outstanding geniuses throughout human history. The dean and the others had studied them extensively before they could unleash their full might. After obtaining Monhado and the Eight Directions Map, their power had only grown. They were confident in their ability to take on the three Abyssal powerhouses, which was why they had targeted the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon in the first ce. ****** Asinus and Dome Wishswan panicked when they heard that the Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon couldn¡¯t find the true bodies of their enemies. ¡°What do you mean you can¡¯t find them?¡± they eximed. The situation was quickly turning south, and they needed a way out. ¡°I can¡¯t find their true bodies, but I¡¯ve observed this spacetime,¡± the Thousand-Eyed Spider Sinan sent a voice transmission. ¡°It¡¯s like a maze that¡¯s unpredictable, but it¡¯s not that stable. We can escape. I¡¯ll use all my strength to st open a path.¡± Without hesitation, it gathered more than a thousand eyes, which erupted with dazzling light that gathered into a dazzling pir of light. ¡°Attack.¡± Asinus and Dome Wishswan knew they had to attack together if they wanted any chance of escaping. Asinus held the ck staff in its furry hands and struck out with all its might, enveloped in an abyssal phantom. Dome Wishswan let out a high-pitched cry and sted endless spacetime turbulence in all directions, wrecking the formation¡¯s stability. Thebination of the three forbidden weapons of the human race wasn¡¯t perfect. While it was strong in offense and life-preservation, it was weaker when it came to trapping enemies. ¡°Kill Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon first,¡± a voicemanded, and a ck pir of fire descended from the void, striking the thousands of eyes of the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon. ¡°No¡ª¡± There was a miserable cry. The ck pir of fire descended from the void, instantly obliterating more than a thousand eyes. Asinus and Dome Wishswan were stunned by the scene and found themselves truly terrified. ¡°The true body of Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon was pulverized and obliterated in one strike? How¡ªhow is this possible?¡± they eximed, struggling toprehend what they had just witnessed. Eyes opened again in the void, but as they did, ck mes burned and entangled them, incinerating them once more. ¡°No, Asinus, Dome Wishswan, save me. Save me!¡± The arachnid cried out for help, but every new eye that opened was quickly incinerated. ¡°This arachnid is dead.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no hope.¡± Asinus and Dome Wishswan knew that their ally was beyond saving. They took advantage of the tunnel they had created and escaped together, leaving the scene behind them. ¡­ Meanwhile, deep in the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡¯sir, a scarlet eye slowly opened. Thankfully, I¡¯ve sessfully imprinted my life into the Abyss. Chi! Chi! Chi! ck mes rose from the eye regardless. Why is this me still so strong after traversing distant spacetime through karma transmission? The scarlet eye tried its best to resist using the power of the Abyss¡¯s geographical advantage, but it was only an eye after all. In just a matter of seconds, the scarlet eye was burned into nothingness, and the mark it had left in the abyss was incinerated as well. The ck mes followed karma and incinerated all of the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡¯s marks. I can¡¯t ept this! the arachnid thought indignantly as its consciousness dissipated. It had sacrificed so many high-dimensional lifeforms, only to be killed by unknown opponents. ****** ¡°The Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon is indeed very strong,¡± the dean remarked, heaving a sigh of relief along with Tower Master and Ind Lord. ¡°It branded its life mark in many areas, and the most difficult mark to deal with was the one in the Abyss. It took the three of us a few seconds to burn all its life marks.¡± Killing the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon had been their main mission. If they failed, there would be endless trouble in the future. The ck pir of fire had been theirbined attack, and its might had matched that of a half-step third-realm powerhouse. This move transcended spacetime and could follow karma to entangle every body. Buzz. But as they pursued the arachnid, the pursuit on Asinus and Dome Wishswan naturally weakened. The two of them had already rushed out of the formation. However, the moment they did, they fell into an illusory realm again. Xu Jingming had been watching the battle the entire time, and when he saw Asinus and Dome Wishswan about to escape, he naturally used an illusory realm to envelop them. Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming used the illusory realm to trap the two Abyssal powerhouses, feeling the burden on his consciousness increase with every passing moment. The pressure was too great, and even the corruption he was suffering from reared its head again. Realizing that he couldn¡¯t hold on any longer, he reluctantly released Dome Wishswan and focused on trapping Asinus instead. With just one target to focus on, Xu Jingming felt much more rxed. These people who are obsessed with the Abyss Sacrifice are too corrupted. Their resistance to the illusory realm isn¡¯t too strong. I can at least trap them for a few seconds. He focused on trapping Asinus and immediately felt the burden on his consciousness decrease. Whoosh! Dome Wishswan didn¡¯t hesitate. When it discovered that the illusory realm had dissipated, it pped its wings and left the universe, fleeing into the distance. Dome Wishswan was undoubtedly the strongest of the three Abyssal powerhouses when it came to escaping. It only had to p its wings a few times before fleeing far away, heaving a sigh of relief only when it was out of danger. Sinan is dead, it thought to itself, confirming that all the karma of the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon hadpletely disappeared. Sinan had sacrificed arge number of high-dimensional lifeforms over the years. It had many means and had been through plenty of peril. It¡¯s easy to defeat it, but not kill it. However, those three unfamiliar powerhouses joined forces and killed Sinan in the blink of an eye. Dome Wishswan was really frightened. Their means might beparable to a half-step third-realm powerhouse, Dome Wishswan guessed. Thankfully¡­ Thankfully, Asinus and I took the opportunity to escape when they joined forces to deal with Sinan, Dome Wishswan thought to itself, reviewing thebat situation. That Eternal from the Heart Realm lineage¡­ probably just reached the Eternal realm not long ago. His illusory realm couldn¡¯t trap Asinus and me for long. Therefore, he chose to let me go and only trap Asinus? How lucky. If that Eternal realm powerhouse from the Heart Realm lineage had also reached the peak of the Eternal realm, it would¡¯ve been easy for him to trap the two of us for a few seconds with the illusory realm. Thankfully, he¡¯s not strong. Moreover, he has an old grudge with Asinus, so he chose to trap Asinus. The thought of it left Dome Wishswan feeling fearful. With the three of them joining forces, one died in the blink of an eye, and another was trapped. It was lucky to escape. I have to leave quickly and escape back to the Abyss. With that, it immediately pped its wings and fled, determined to leave the scene behind it. ¡­ The moment Asinus rushed out of the formation, it fell into an illusory realm. It¡¯s an illusory world, Asinus realized as it looked out at the countless living beings around it. There was love and hate in this world, and every living being was so real. But even as it did, Asinus knew that everything was an illusion. I clearly realize that it¡¯s an illusion, but I can¡¯t escape. ¡°Begone! Begone I say!¡± Asinus burned with anxiety, its mind and consciousness struggling to break free from the illusory realm. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯tpletely fool its mind given its potent strength. At the very least, he could trap its consciousness in the illusion for a brief moment. ¡°Jingming.¡± Meanwhile, the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord had finished off the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon. Xu Jingming appeared to the side, admitting, ¡°My ability is limited; I only managed to hold back one.¡± Chapter 697 - 697 Memory Corruption 697 Memory Corruption ¡°Leave the rest to us,¡± said the dean. Having ventured into the Abyss countless times, Eternal Tower Master had no sympathy for those who indulged in Abyss Sacrifice for prolonged periods. While the asional use of this magic could be justified, if this continued for extended periods¡­ it only meant that those who were corrupted by the Abyss and had lost themselves to its power were beyond redemption. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming disappeared in a sh, retreating into the Heart Realm where he could observe the battle from a safe distance. Asinus has a score to settle with me, having tried to take my life through karma before. If it escapes, it will only bide its time and strike at the most opportune moment, regardless of its fear toward the human race. Therefore, Xu Jingming knew which one he would rather spare between Asinus and Dome Wishswan. Thetter had no significant conflict with the human race and had nothing to lose from this battle! Of the three Abyss powerhouses, Dome Wishswan had the least grudge with humans! In the vast and treacherous Abyss, such conflicts weremonce, and as long as the human race emerged victorious, Dome Wishswan wouldn¡¯t waste its efforts in seeking revenge. ¡°Get lost!¡± The terrifying trio closed in on Asinus, who had managed to break free from their illusion. ¡°Suppress!¡± From the void emerged a massive palm wreathed in ck mes, descending upon the towering Asinus who wielded a staff of darkness. The beast roared and summoned an abyssal phantom as it unleashed its attack, but its might was feeble against the power of the ck-med palm. With a crushing force, the palm sent the staff flying and broke Asinus¡¯s arm, reducing its once-mighty form to nothing. Its body¡ªwhich it was most proud of¡ªwas pulverized. Asinus seethed with rage as it med the Heart Realm lineage for its defeat. It¡¯s all because of that Ming! He used the illusory realm to hold me back! It snarled, its crushed form turning into a pool of ck liquid with its faces appearing in the dark substance. Bang! The ck liquid exploded and tore open another escape rift, allowing it to flee. The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord were unfazed, watching as the liquid burned with ck mes and emitted pitiful cries of agony. ¡°Stop, stop, stop. I admit defeat,¡± Asinus¡¯s faces pleaded anxiously from the drops of ck liquid. But the high-dimensional lifeforms of the human race remained unmoved by its pleas. ¡°No.¡± ¡°Let me go.¡± Asinus¡¯s vitality was terrifying; as long as a single droplet survived, it could continue to live. But the forbidden weapons wielded by the human lifeforms were too much for it to bear. It consumed everything in its path, even reaching across karma to destroy the enemy¡¯s life imprints. Asinus¡¯s strengthy in its powerful body, not in any life marks branded in the Abyss like the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon. For ten seconds, Asinus burned, its ck liquid form reduced to nothingness. In that time, it went from begging for mercy to roaring in indignation to wanting to take as many high-dimensional lifeforms with it to its grave. ¡°Let¡¯s die together,¡± it snarled as the ck liquid spread out across spacetime, hoping to touch the distant lifeforms. It gave them quite a shock. They wanted nothing to do with Asinus¡¯sst-ditch effort. The ck mes were terrifying, and they were thest thing the distant lifeforms wanted to touch. ¡°What a lunatic,¡± shouted one of the high-dimensional lifeforms at the peak of the Eternal realm in this universe, as they worked together to prevent Asinus¡¯s ck water droplets from approaching. With nearly 100 high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms in this universe, some of them permanently stationed, they were not to be trifled with. Asinus¡¯s obsession was strong, and it let out a howl of misery and indignation until its ck water droplets were burned away. The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord appeared and collected the items left behind by Asinus. ¡°Everyone¡­¡± the dean addressed the gathered high-dimensional lifeforms with a smile. ¡°From today onward, this dominion upied by the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon, Sinan, will belong to our human race. We humans are a friendly race, but if anyone vites our human dominion, we will definitely eliminate them!¡± The dean¡¯s voice rang out through high-dimensional space, and all the lifeforms in the universe heard it clearly. ¡°Humans?¡± ¡°This new human race is not to be trifled with. They¡¯re much stronger than the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon.¡± ¡°The joint forces of the three Abyssal powerhouses were quickly defeated. Two died, and one fled.¡± ¡°In our universe, this human race is probably one of the best.¡± The high-dimensional lifeforms of various species were filled with fear. The appearance of these unfamiliar and mysterious powerhouses had intimidated most of them. ¡­ From afar, the fleeing Dome Wishswan looked back in the direction of the universe. Asinus is dead, it realized. All the karmic connections it had with the defeated beast had disappeared. I won¡¯te to this dominion again after I return to the Abyss. Dome Wishswan was a little afraid. It didn¡¯t want revenge. All it wanted was to stay as far away from those powerful beings as possible. Dome Wishswan didn¡¯t suffer any losses in this conflict either. ****** The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Xu Jingming, and Redmond gathered to celebrate their victory. ¡°The n went smoothly,¡± the dean said, satisfied. ¡°We killed the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon and even defeated Asinus. The battle served as a sufficient deterrence.¡± ¡°Few in this universe will dare to provoke us,¡± added Eternal Tower Master. Spacetime Ind Lord raised her wine ss and smiled. ¡°Jingming, you suffered some corruption when you served as bait, didn¡¯t you?¡± asked the dean. ¡°Thankfully, I destroyed that clone immediately,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°I can hold back the corrupted information that was transmitted to my memories. It will probably be resolved after some time.¡± Eternal Tower Master spoke up, ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate Abyssal corruption. Deal with it first. Leave the rest to us.¡± ¡°Yes, don¡¯t worry about us. We will take over this dominion and sort it out. We also need to prepare for the migration of humans from our home universe in theing decades,¡± said the dean. ¡°In 80 years, you will be in charge of carrying the miniature universe and migrating the entire human race to their new home.¡± ¡°Will the human race¡¯s selection go ording to the original n?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Stick to the original n!¡± The dean nodded. ¡°Our species migration n is better than the Void Celestials¡¯. Manyary lifeforms can live to an old age in our home universe. There will be a certain percentage of deaths when they migrate to an unfamiliar universe.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Although the new cosmic home he chose was already very suitable, there was ultimately a percentage that would die. And in their homeworld,ary lifeforms could retire and pass away peacefully. ¡°Leave it to us. Focus on dealing with the corruption,¡± urged Spacetime Ind Lord. ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming got up and disappeared. The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond then discussed the trivial matters in detail. ¡°In order to migrate, Jingming dedicated the most efforts and took the greatest risk,¡± the dean said. ¡°In the next 80 years, we have to prepare everything. When the timees, Jingming just needs to transport the miniature universe to our new home.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Redmond nodded as well. He wasn¡¯t able to help due to his limited strength. He still wanted to spend more effort on the trivial matters involving the species migration and help them share the burden. ¡­ In the Heart Realm territory, within the beast hide space. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged and frowned. The beast hide space can greatly iste karma, but the corruption of the Abyss is too potent. I managed to sever most of the transmission of the corruption by self-destructing my clone, but the transmission of memories can¡¯t be stopped. The memories of every clone were interlinked, and the corruption of memories couldn¡¯t be isted. Thankfully, I¡¯ve cultivated my Eight Directions Map to a good level, and have attained more than half of the fifth realm¡ªGreat Joy. Corrupted memories and emotional memories couldn¡¯t shake him at all, thanks to the third level of the Eight Directions Map, Intent realm, whichpletely controlled all kinds of emotions. He had passed the Eight Directions Map¡¯s tests for appetite, lust,fort, and greed. Most of these memory corruptions didn¡¯t affect him at all. Most of the memories can¡¯t affect me. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were deep. Likewise¡­ But some memories were still affecting Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. ¡°I can¡¯t ept this. I can¡¯t ept this. I want to live. I want to live,¡± projected Xu Jingming¡¯s future. At that moment, he was furious, consumed by grievances and worries. ¡°I can¡¯t die yet! ¡°I want to revive countless humans. I want to change the past! I can¡¯t die!¡± Memories of disgruntledness before his death flooded his mind. ¡°I really wish to take thest step. ¡°I¡¯m just short of reaching the third realm. ¡°I¡¯ve lived for 120 Abyssal Eras, but this is all I can do?¡± The other Xu Jingmings in his future memories didn¡¯t have much hatred or resentment. They only had expectations for a higher realm. ¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s expression remained calm. I self-destructed my clone to stop most of the corruption, and I¡¯ve suppressed and sorted out more than 90% of the memory corruption. There¡¯s only a small amount left¡­ There are a total of 321,029 Xu Jingming memories from the past and the future, and they all have very deep imprints as if they want to be branded into my consciousness. They attempt to confuse me. This corruption makes me understand the futility of superiority in the face of life and death. Only by living can there be hope of changing everything. The abundance of memories from the past and future made Xu Jingming consider his path from a more sublime position. Chapter 698 - 698 Mass Migration 698 Mass Migration Xu Jingming had been suppressing and sorting out the memory corruption for 59 long years. It was a draining process, but he had finally seeded in ridding himself of it. He had unknowingly reached the fifth realm of the Eight Directions Map¡ªGreat Joy. As he sat cross-legged in the beast hide space, he felt an unprecedented sense of calm wash over him. Xu Jingming sighed with emotion. The process of resolving the corruption is also a process of mental tempering. Although the abyssal corruption is terrifying, ording to the Tower Master, I won¡¯t have to worry about it once I reach the Great Freedom realm. The tiny bit of corruption he had been afflicted with could be perfectly resolved at the level of the Great Joy realm. If the corruption was deeper, it wouldn¡¯t be so easily resolved. Countless high-dimensional lifeforms were afraid of abyssal corruption, speaking volumes of how terrifying it was. The Great Joy realm is already difficult, and the subsequent three realms only get harder with each realm. Xu Jingming looked at the Eight Directions Map book in front of him. I wonder when I will be able to reach the Great Freedom realm. The sixth realm of the Eight Directions Map is the Life and Death realm! Even creatures with extremely low intelligence have survival instincts. High-dimensional Eternal lifeforms or even third-realm high-dimensional lifeforms¡­ leave marks, hoping to be revived. Clearly, they have a desire to live, Xu Jingming thought. Weak lifeforms might not want to live after suffering despair, but high-dimensional lifeforms know that anything is possible by being alive. As long as one was alive, they could change everything. Everything that happened in the past could be changed, and the dead could even be revived. New histories could be created and perpetuated into the present and future. The human race had changed a lot in the past 59 years. Xu Jingming had a clone in his homeworld, and the human race was about to migrate. Naturally, there was a storm within the race. ¡­ Home universe, human dominion. On a tourist. Xu Jingming and his wife, Li Miaomiao, were taking a leisurely stroll on the streets. As they walked, a huge projection beside the street caught their attention. It was advertising the species migration that was about to take ce. ¡°Our universe is about to face an unprecedented apocalypse,¡± a host exined on the projection, catching the attention of the couple. ¡°Therefore, our entire cosmic human race will undergo a mass migration to a distant new universe. ¡°Although the environment of the new universe is very simr to our home universe, there are ultimately differences. ¡°ording to the survivability test data, a Lv. 1ary lifeform has an average mortality rate of 19.1% in the new universe. A Lv. 2ary lifeform has a mortality rate of 10.3%. A Lv. 3ary lifeform has a mortality rate of 0.5%. All lifeforms above Lv. 4 have a 100% survivability rate and are capable ofpletely adapting to the new cosmic environment. ¡°For the species migration n, allary lifeforms above Lv. 3 will migrate to the new universe.¡± ¡°Whileary lifeforms at Lv. 1 and Lv. 2 can voluntarily choose whether to migrate, humans who choose to stay behind will be prohibited from having children and will live a peaceful life on their homeworld until they die of old age. ¡°From then on, there will be no more humans in our home universe.¡± ¡°Son,¡± a father said sternly, ¡°your mother and I are Lv. 3 and Lv. 4ary lifeforms. You have to work hard on your gic evolutionary method! There are only 20 years left until the final migration. You have to work hard in these 20 years so that our family can go to the new universe together.¡± A couple had walked a youth to a martial arts center. ¡°Yes, Dad.¡± The youth nodded seriously and looked at his mother. ¡°Mom, only by reaching Lv. 4 is it 100% safe. You have to work hard too.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s work hard together,¡± his mother said, clenching her fists and smiling. His father urged him to hurry and meet his teacher. ¡°In the future, you have to do it yourself every day. You are to train in the virtual world, and also train in the real world.¡± The youth nodded and turned to enter the martial arts center. Not far away, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao watched as this scene unfolded. ¡°Ever since the migration n was announced, the enthusiasm of the entire cosmic human race for the gic evolutionary method has increased greatly,¡± Li Miaomiao said. ¡°Martial arts centers and evolutionary schools of all kinds have opened inrge numbers. The number is more than ten times greater than before the migration n was made public.¡± ¡°Everyone wishes to reach Lv. 4, so that they can safely head to the new universe,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Has the distribution of the new cosmic dominion been decided?¡± Li Miaomiao asked. ¡°The juniors in the family are very concerned.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and shook his head. ¡°The human race will have a total of 51 cosmic sectors in the new universe. Moreover, I¡¯ve already confirmed from my chat with the dean and the others that the Earth civilization will be given a cosmic sector.¡± Li Miaomiao¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°An entire cosmic sector?¡± ¡°Yeah,¡± Xu Jingming confirmed. ¡°In the future, the human race will go from three advanced civilizations to four advanced civilizations. If Senior Brother Redmond can break through to the Eternal realm, he will also be assigned a cosmic sector.¡± The new universe¡¯s territory was vast, but even high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms like Xu Jingming were limited to one cosmic sector to ensure sufficientpetitiveness among the species. Li Miaomiao nodded in excitement, but her husband remained calm and casual. In fact, Xu Jingming believed that the size of a dominion depended on the strength of human high-dimensional lifeforms. ¡°There is also plenty of dissent in our Xu family for this migration,¡± Li Miaomiao said, voicing her concerns. ¡°What dissent?¡± Xu Jingming asked, looking at his wife. ¡°The Xu family¡¯s juniors believe that the Xu family should establish a civilization for themselves since their progenitor has sacrificed so much and obtained so many resources!¡± Li Miaomiao exined. Xu Jingming shook his head gently. ¡°Insatiable greed. Greed is infinite and will never be satisfied. They may want to establish a civilization today, but they may end up wanting to take over all of Earth¡¯s civilization tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, they will want more resources from the entire human race. ording to the dean and the others¡¯ experience, excessive indulgence will only quickly corrupt the family.¡± Li Miaomiao nodded in agreement. ¡°Yes, the family has be toorge in about 10,000 years. It has indeed be corrupted.¡± The Xu family had started with very few members, but after generations of proliferation, their poption had reached hundreds of millions in over 10,000 years. This was the magic of time, and it was normal for a family to reproduce and upy multiple gxies. With him around, nobody could bully the Xu family. But Xu Jingming knew that he needed to restrain the Xu family to prevent their tentacles from infiltrating every aspect of society. Li Miaomiao smiled. ¡°I understand what you mean.¡± ¡°Take a good look at this beautiful home universe,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°After the species migration, these will be memories.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll miss it.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at the dreamy purple clouds in the sky. ¡­ Years had passed, and thest year of the species migration had arrived. ¡°Please make your choice as soon as possible,¡± a voice echoed in the sky above the city. ¡°Will you migrate voluntarily or stay in your homeworld? Those who don¡¯t make a choice within the time limit will be deemed as volunteering to migrate.¡± ¡°Three days left. Please make your choice as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Two days left.¡± ¡°22 hours 59 minutes left.¡± Countlesss in the entire cosmic human race were mobilized. ¡°Dad,¡± the children said, looking at their father longingly. ¡°I¡¯ve already decided,¡± the father said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯m not talented with the evolutionary method at all, and I¡¯m still a Lv. 1ary lifeform to this day. My mortality rate will be nearly 20% when heading over to the new universe, so I¡¯ve decided on staying. Many people on our home chose to stay. We were born here, and we shall die here. Being buried here at home, we shall apany this universe to its end. It¡¯s quite good.¡± ¡°Dad, I can¡¯t bear to leave you,¡± the daughter said, hugging her father. Her father¡¯s eyes turned red. He couldn¡¯t bear to part with her either. As a single father, he had groomed his children since they were born, and they had made him proud by reaching Lv. 4. ¡°It¡¯s time for us to gather,¡± the son said, his own eyes turning red. ¡°We have to board the species mothership in three hours. Is there anything else you need us to do? Do you have enough money?¡± ¡°It¡¯s enough,¡± the father replied. ¡°I¡¯m already old, so what¡¯s the point of having so much money? Go on, leave the both of you. I can now enjoy life after worrying about the two of you all my life.¡± ¡°Dad, we¡¯re leaving.¡± The children hugged their father together and cried, unable to bear the thought of leaving him. ¡°After you go to the new universe, you siblings have a good life,¡± the father said, watching them go. ¡°Mmm.¡± After boarding the aircraft, the children watched as their father disappeared from view. This was thest time they would see him. On this day¡­ the entire cosmic human race experienced all kinds of separation. Many humans chose to stay in their homeworld and die of old age, despite the prohibition on reproduction in the home universe. The mortality rate for Lv. 1 and Lv. 2s was just too high in the new universe. Meanwhile, in the vast cosmos, huge spaceships flew into a massive mothership like countless shrimps. ¡°Captain, over 5.3 trillion people from the 12 surrounding gxies have entered the mothership,¡± an AI system reported respectfully in themand room. The captain nodded, his heart pumping with excitement and anticipation as he gazed out at the cosmos from afar. ¡­ The dean, Ind Lord, Tower Master, Xu Jingming, and Redmond stood in space, their eyes fixed on the massive migration of the human dominion. Every species mothership could amodate the migrant poption of ten gxies, and countless ships were parked in different cosmic areas. ¡°More than 80% of Lv. 1 and Lv. 2ary lifeforms choose to stay in our home universe,¡± Redmond reported. ¡°It¡¯s safer for them to stay here,¡± the dean said calmly. ¡°Moreover, as long as they break through to be cosmic lifeforms, we will migrate them all a few centuriester.¡± The number of people who could make this breakthrough was rtively limited, so they didn¡¯t require a miniature universe; just a spacetime cage was sufficient to migrate them. ¡°ording to the choice of voluntary migration, the poption that will eventually head to the new universe ounts for 33.6% of the human race¡¯s total poption,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord reported. ¡°Mostary lifeforms are Lv. 1 and Lv. 2,¡± the dean noted. ¡°All the species motherships are ready. Let¡¯s begin.¡± Chapter 699 - 699 New Home 699 New Home From afar, Xu Jingming, the dean, Tower Master, and Redmond watched the countless species motherships. Spacetime Ind Lord flew ahead into the void, radiating mighty forces that were divided into hundreds of millions of waves traversing spacetime and enveloping the species motherships within the human dominion. Store! Spacetime Ind Lord maintained an air of tranquilposure, her left hand holding a miniature universe that seemed to defy thews of physics. With a deft hand, she unleashed a multitude of forces that enwrapped the motherships, capturing them in an instant and depositing them into the minuscule world that she held in her palm. Precision was key for Spacetime Ind Lord¡ªshe couldn¡¯t risk damaging the precious species motherships. Thus, she opted to retrieve only a million of them at a time. ¡°What a powerful spacetime technique,¡± Redmond said, surprised. ¡°Very impressive,¡± Xu Jingming agreed, impressed. Despite being able to establish an inner universe, his attainments in spacetime were far inferior to Spacetime Ind Lord¡¯s. Spacetime Ind Lord carried out another round every time she stored away a million motherships. She was calm and patient. It took her a full ten minutes to store away all the countless species motherships scattered across the 34 cosmic sectors into the miniature universe. The people in countless species motherships could originally see space, but the scenery outside changed immediately. ¡°The space outside has changed.¡± ¡°We¡¯re no longer in the same space.¡± Countless people looked out the mothership windows, at the cosmic scenery that had changed drastically. ¡°We are now in a special miniature universe,¡± a gentle voice sounded from the motherships¡¯ broadcast. ¡°This miniature universe is suitable for us humans. We will be riding this miniature universe to our new distant home. It¡¯s estimated that this journey won¡¯t exceed a day.¡± ¡°Ride a miniature universe?¡± ¡°I thought we were setting off on a species mothership, but it turns out we¡¯re setting off on a miniature universe. It won¡¯t even take a day? Universes are actually so close to one another?¡± ¡­ In the miniature universe, countless humans were engaged in discussion when Spacetime Ind Lord handed over the responsibility to Xu Jingming. ¡°Xu Jingming, I¡¯ll leave it to you,¡± she said. Xu Jingming gazed at the miniature universe, which seemed norger than a palm but was inhabited by countless human lifeforms. As he reached out to take it, he felt the weight of responsibility settle heavily on his shoulders. ¡°We have to be careful on the way to South Pavilion 3609 Dominion,¡± the dean warned. ¡°No matter what happens, protecting the miniature universe is our top priority.¡± Xu Jingming, Tower Master, and Ind Lord all nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll return to Myriad Star Ind first and not be a burden to everyone,¡± Redmond said with a smile. Spacetime Ind Lord nodded and ced him safely in the pendant, on Myriad Star Ind. ¡°Although we are setting off for our new home, more than half of humanity still lives in our home universe,¡± the dean reminded Xu Jingming. ¡°While we are in South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, the rest of us won¡¯t be able to return quickly. Therefore, we must rely on you to protect them for the next few centuries.¡± ¡°Dean, don¡¯t worry. Leave it to me,¡± Xu Jingming replied, with determination. The humans remaining in their homeworld were weak, low-levelary lifeforms, but their numbers were vast, ounting for two-thirds of the human race¡¯s total poption. Xu Jingming knew that he had to protect them diligently. Without the protection of high-dimensional lifeforms, some of the Abyss Sacrifice lineage would be quick to sacrifice humans. ¡°Since everything is ready, let¡¯s set off,¡± the dean ordered. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming entered the Heart Realm with the miniature universe, the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord. They teleported through the Heart Realm and began their journey toward South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. ¡­ In the 34 cosmic sectors of his home universe, the species motherships were disappearing one by one, and the live-streaming of their departure could be seen from countlesss. ¡°All species motherships have set off for the new universe,¡± announced the host¡¯s voice on the projection. The people on the street turned their gazes toward the projection. Tears streamed down the faces of many, as many of their loved ones were among the departing. But this farewell wasn¡¯t just temporary¡ªit was likely a goodbye forever. ¡°Those who remain in our home universe, please enjoy the rest of your lives. If you can evolve into cosmic lifeforms, you too can join us in the new universe,¡± said the host. An elderly man scoffed, ¡°We can¡¯t even reach Lv. 3, so how can we be cosmic lifeforms?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no hope for us old guys. Perhaps there¡¯s still hope for those children.¡± Children born in recent years, who had only recently begun to cultivate the gic evolutionary method, still had a chance. They were at Lv. 1 or Lv. 2 and could potentially break through in the next few years. For now, it was safer for them to remain in their home universe as they were weaker and less adaptable. ¡­ Sr System, Earth¡¯s outer space. Xu Jingming arrived in Earth¡¯s outer space, gazing at the beautiful. Earth. Xu Jingming looked at the. When theary lifeforms die of old age and I send the final batch of cosmic lifeforms to our new home, I¡¯ll bring the entire sr system to the new universe as well. He would take away all thes in the sr system, including Earth. As for whether it could adapt to the new cosmic environment? As the home of Earth¡¯s civilization and the ce where he himself had lived, Earth had been refined to be more stable than a Lv. 10 battle. It could naturally adapt to all kinds of environments. ****** ¡°The Void Celestials have moved on, and so have the humans.¡± ¡°They took one-third of the humans at a time. It seems like they rented the Void Celestial¡¯s miniature universe.¡± Far away, in their own universe, the high-dimensional lifeforms of various species watched the scene with mixed emotions. Despite their past battles, they were all from the same universe. While the Void Celestials and humans migrated, the fate of their own species remained uncertain. ¡°I heard that the Frosts rejected the offer. Their progenitor is from the Abyss, so it¡¯s no surprise he¡¯s unwilling to pay a hefty price.¡± ¡°Should we rent it?¡± ¡°The rental price set by Gumo is steep. It costs three drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. Is he predicting our future and calcting how much we have? He¡¯s practically draining our savings.¡± The Fogtails patriarch hesitated. In this universe, Gumo was the strongest, followed by the Fogtails patriarch. ¡­ Xu Jingming was on a mission to transport the human race and numerous high-dimensional lifeforms from their homeworld¡¯s dominion to the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion in the miniature universe. However, his teleportation range was limited, and he had to take an hour-long break after every ten teleports to ensure he was fit to handle any potential dangers. The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and others were on high alert, expecting the unexpected. ¡°The Heart Realm is boundless and extensive. With every teleportation done at a fixed point, the chances of encountering other lifeforms are as likely as stumbling across a grain of sand in the universe,¡± the dean exined with a grin. ¡°It¡¯s impossible for it to be pure coincidence.¡± ¡°Unless they¡¯re actively pursuing us, it¡¯s highly improbable that we¡¯ll meet anyone in the Heart Realm,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord added. ¡°It¡¯s exhausting to transport so many lifeforms over long distances,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. In the Heart Realm, dominion appeared vast and boundless; even the universes seemed insignificant. But at this moment, a behemoth slowly descended, its sheer size covering the surrounding nine dominions. Its long fur was countless timesrger than the universe, yet its descent didn¡¯t affect any matter, energy, or life in the nine dominions. It was as if it didn¡¯t exist. Xu Jingming and the others, who were traveling, couldn¡¯t sense its existence either. Where am I? My teleportation brought me a little far. The behemoth opened its massive eyes and raised its huge head, curiously observing its surroundings with its eight colossal eyes. In an instant, it observed countless dominions, and its gaze seeped into countlessyers of space in the Abyss. The dense timeline was under its observation. Oh, I actually came to this timeline? If I remember correctly, this timeline is that existence¡¯s territory, right? Its eightrge eyes filled with fear. I need to leave! I shouldn¡¯t be here! Its figure quickly turned ethereal and disappeared from this timeline. None of the countless living beings in the nine dominions it enveloped sensed its arrival or departure. Xu Jingming and hispanions pressed on, determined to reach their destination. After a grueling fifteen hours, they finally arrived at South Pavilion 3609 Dominion with the miniature universe in tow. ¡°We made it.¡± The dean grinned. ¡°There¡¯s no need for concern about the species resettlement, Jingming,¡± said Eternal Tower Master. ¡°Everyone who needs to migrate has already undergone a migration simtion in the virtual world.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord extended her hand for the miniature universe. ¡°Give me the miniature universe. I¡¯ll ce all the species motherships in the corresponding cosmic sectors.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Soon, Spacetime Ind Lord ced the countless species motherships in their corresponding locations within the 51 cosmic sectors. Each cement was made ording to the migration n. As soon as all the species motherships were ced, every species mothership released a dense number of spaceships that shuttled through wormholes and flew in all directions. As all the cosmic coordinates were tabted, everyone knew what to do. Arge number of smart machinesnded on a habitable as more than ten spaceships floated above it. ¡°This is the we will live on in the future.¡± With the technological ability of the human race, it took little time to build the residential buildings as long as the habitable was suitable for human habitation. ¡°There it is, Nova Yun Fang,¡± said one of the more than a billion humans on the spaceships. They curiously observed the construction happening on the through the windows at an astonishing speed. They had migrated from Yun Fang and were now arranged to settle on the same. ¡­ From a distance, Xu Jingming, the Dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord observed the frenzied construction of numerous habitables. ¡°In just a day, every human will have a ce to call home. And in just half a month, everything will be back on track,¡± announced the dean, grateful for the virtualization offered by the virtual world. The entire human race had be seasoned experts at every level, executing the migration and resettlement process with precision and order. ¡°In this new home universe, the human race will flourish and take root for years toe,¡± predicted Eternal Tower Master, brimming with anticipation. ¡°The human race will enter a whole new era,¡± proimed Spacetime Ind Lord with conviction. Xu Jingming nodded his agreement. A new universe, a new era! The story of humanity had just stepped into uncharted territory. Chapter 700 - 700 Disaster and Blessing (1) 700 Disaster and Blessing (1) In a month, the dominion of the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon¡¯s Magints waspletely renamed the human dominion. The other species in this universe also epted the existence of the human race. No species provoked them! At the same time, the virtual worldwork was reconfigured, and interster trade quickly resumed. People in the new universe felt¡­ as if they were still in their old home universe. ¡°In just a month, our Nova Yun Fang is 70% simr to the old Yun Fang. Moreover, it¡¯s more beautiful and advanced.¡± ¡°The living environment and welfare are better.¡± Only when the migrants looked up at the unfamiliar night sky could they confirm that they had arrived in another universe. In every other aspect, it was really no different from their original home universe. ¡°There¡¯s also the virtual worldwork. Through the virtual worldwork, orders are ced, and delicacies from all over the world are delivered to our homes. I¡¯ve always been worried that the environment in the new universe would be harsh, but it looks pretty good now.¡± ¡°The houses here are cheaper, and so is thend. I just bought a 100-acre suburban manor.¡± ¡°The human race has a total of 51 cosmic sectors in the new universe, but only one-third of the poption has migrated here, so there¡¯s naturally morend.¡± The new universe was thriving. ¡­ The five high-dimensional human lifeforms were discussing the Magints. ¡°The Magints have very low intelligence at theary level. They devour each other, and only a handful of Magints on a can reach the cosmic level. Only the Magints at the cosmic lifeform level have intelligenceparable to humans,¡± Redmond said. ¡°They are few in number and won¡¯t cause any harm to the environment. They can be useful to the human race.¡± ¡°Theary-level Magints are no threat. The cosmic-level Magints can be a help to humans. The Origin lifeform Magints¡­ will obediently listen to our orders.¡± The dean nodded and said, ¡°We can integrate the Magints into our midst. In the future, even if a high-dimensional lifeform of the Magints is born, it will only mean one additional high-dimensional lifeform on Myriad Star Ind.¡± ¡°The resources needed to nurture Magints have to be limited,¡± Tower Master said. ¡°Of course.¡± The dean nodded. ¡°All transactions will be done fairly.¡± They spent arge amount of resources nurturing human Origin lifeforms! But for the Magints, transactions were done in a fair manner. It was already very benevolent to give them a fair trade opportunity. Humans had once restricted the Arthropods in every aspect! ¡°Back when we controlled the Arthropods, wepletely cut off all resources. Now, the Arthropods havepletely declined and are extremely weak,¡± Eternal Tower Master said with a smile. The dean nodded. ¡°Back then, our human race was weak, and there were other speciespeting with us in the vicinity. The Arthropods were one of them, and they also brought us humans a lot of trouble. The Arthropods¡­ were too united. With a single order from the Hivemind, countless Arthropods would not hesitate to sacrifice their lives. Moreover, they devoured everything in their path, includings. Such a species couldn¡¯t be allowed to expand wantonly.¡± The Arthropods were dangerous and were good at reproduction and expansion. Thankfully, the topbat strength of the Arthropods was inferior to that of the human race; it only caused some trouble. For high-dimensional lifeforms, individual strength was ultimately what mattered. ¡°Xu Jingming,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord said, ¡°have you gone to the trading areas of the various dominions to gather information?¡± ¡°Yes, I have.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Ever since the migration mission waspleted, the many clones scattered across the 1,987 surrounding dominions had been gathering information at the various trade centers. As an Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage, he was quite respected in those trading areas. ¡°I haven¡¯t heard of a chance to learn a third-realm legacy for the time being,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll scout the nearly 2,000 surrounding dominions first. After that, I¡¯ll head to other dominions further away to explore. Once I discover a chance to learn a third-realm legacy, I¡¯ll immediately inform everyone.¡± The dean smiled and said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to force it. Everything depends on luck.¡± ¡°With you around, the probability of discovering an opportunity is a thousand times higher than us doing it alone,¡± Eternal Tower Master remarked with a smile. ¡°Neverpare opportunities with the Heart Realm lineage,¡± Redmond said with a smile. Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Oh right, I¡¯ll gradually migrate the ¡®humans¡¯ on the experimental back.¡± ¡°The survivability experiments have concluded, so it is indeed time to move them back,¡± the dean said. ¡°The migration rules will be as we previously decided.¡± ¡°I understand. Those above Lv. 4 can migrate voluntarily, and those below Lv. 3 will stay on their originals for the rest of their lives,¡± Xu Jingming said. Although human criminals were used on the experiments in the beginning, after more than 10,000 years of reproduction, the earliest batch of human criminals had died of old age! Without resources and guidance, they couldn¡¯t be Origin lifeforms at all. Those who were alive now were descendants from countless generations ago. Xu Jingming had taken care of them all these years, so he had feelings for them. The migration n was also for the sake of these descendants. Their new home universe was very simr to the original universe. However, it was very different from the other experimental universes. Humans in these survivability experiments had been cruelly eliminated and died in batches. With generations abiding to the survival of the fittest, the descendants had adapted to the universes they lived in. The mortality rate would probably be astonishingly high if they suddenly went to a new home universe with very little simrities. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare let anyone below Lv. 3 go. It was better to spend the rest of their lives peacefully on the experiments. Chapter 701 - 701 Disaster and Blessing (2) 701 Disaster and Blessing (2) There were nearly 2,000 dominions and more than 10,000 experiments, and every one of them was protected by ck Lotus incarnations. ¡°Deputy Dean,¡± 106 cosmic lifeforms addressed him respectfully. They were all the cosmic lifeforms on this experimental. ¡°The human race has already migrated to a new universe, and it¡¯s time for you to join them,¡± Xu Jingming announced. ¡°The migration n is voluntary for those above Lv. 4. If you have many worries that you can¡¯t let go of, you can stay on this experimental. However¡­ I¡¯ll only protect this ce for another thousand years. I will be leaving a thousand yearster. Without my protection, humans won¡¯t be able to survive in this universe.¡± ¡°Deputy Dean, you are leaving too?¡± The cosmic lifeforms were taken aback. On this, they were high and mighty, a ss with absolute power. Not everyone was willing to migrate to an unfamiliar universe. They all knew that the true human race was huge, with many Origin lifeforms. Cosmic lifeforms like them would be much more mediocre when they returned to their own kind. ¡°I¡¯ll leave,¡± Xu Jingming confirmed. ¡°Therefore, they are free to choose. There¡¯s no need for those below Lv. 3 to head over. They have adapted to this universe, so the mortality rate will be astonishingly high if they go to another universe with much worsews.¡± ¡°Will we not be used to the environment when we go to a new universe?¡± a cosmic lifeform questioned. ¡°Cosmic lifeforms are highly adaptable to the environment. There won¡¯t be a problem,¡± Xu Jingming reassured. The cosmic lifeforms present heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°You may leave,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Yes, Deputy Dean.¡± The cosmic lifeforms departed. Ever since reaching the Eternal realm, Xu Jingming had begun interacting with these humans. There are very few people above Lv. 4, and it won¡¯t take much time to transport the popce of over 10,000 experimentals with the Spacetime Prison. Xu Jingming was already prepared for the transportation. Suddenly¡ª An invisible fluctuation connected. ¡°Wu Ming.¡± A voice contacted him. ¡°Amoka, my friend, why are you suddenly contacting me?¡± Xu Jingming responded. Amoka was an Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage and a friend Xu Jingming had made, as he loved making friends in the surrounding 2,000 dominions. Both parties were from the Heart Realm lineage, so they could sense each other and transmit messages from afar. ¡°Wu Ming, haven¡¯t you been searching for a half-step third-realm psychic weapon legacy?¡± Amoka asked. ¡°There¡¯s a chance to learn one.¡± A psychic weapon legacy? Half-step third realm? Xu Jingming¡¯s heart raced with excitement. He had always yearned for a psychic weapon legacy. He didn¡¯t think much of those at the Eternal realm, and with the 21 weapons hanging in the tower in the beast hide space, he could figure out rtively ordinary weapon legacies. However, a half-step third-realm legacy was extremely rare! ¡°A clone of mine passed by the distant ¡®Jiajiu 1037 dominion¡¯ and heard a piece of news. A senior from the Heart Realm lineage is offering three half-step third-realm legacies for juniors to learn. One run of the course costs only 100,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood,¡± Amoka revealed. ¡°I¡¯ve already learned one legacy.¡± ¡°Jiajiu 1,037 dominion? Where is it? I¡¯ll head over!¡± Xu Jingming eximed. ¡°Hahaha! Wu Ming, my friend, I¡¯ll send you a dominion map,¡± Amoka offered warmly. ¡°I can¡¯t get it for free,¡± Xu Jingming protested. ¡°Just take it. Help me when I encounter trouble in the future,¡± Amoka insisted, sending the dominion map through the mark. As Xu Jingming saw the distance he had to travel, he couldn¡¯t help but feel secretly surprised. So far? Even if I¡¯m an Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage, it will take me three years to travel? Xu Jingming mused. This was normal for every Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage, who were great travelers that ventured far out into the multiverse. I¡¯ll need 100,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood for one course, Xu Jingming noted. Thankfully, in recent years, I¡¯ve searched the Heart Realm with more than 10,000 incarnations and found arge number of ruins. I also discovered two ces with treasures. Despite searching for so long with over 10,000 incarnations, he had only found two ces with treasures. The others were empty ruins. I¡¯ve also taken a quarter of the spoils of war from killing Asinus and the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon Sinan. Coupled with the two treasures, I can still fork out at least 100,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood. During the assassination of Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon and Asinus, Xu Jingming had acted as bait and held back Asinus, making significant contributions. In the end, the spoils of war were divided equally among the four. I¡¯ve finally gotten the chance to learn a half-step third-realm legacy, Xu Jingming was ted. It wasn¡¯t easy for the dean and the others to obtain a half-step third-realm legacy, but it¡¯s much easier for me. The Heart Realm lineage allows for many clones, so there are indeed many opportunities to obtain legacies by traveling the endless dominions. There¡¯s even a chance ofing into contact with third-realm existences over time. He remembered how Granddreamer had traveled endless dominions and had even received personal guidance from two third-realm existences. ¡­ In the midst of chaos, a figure emitting light sat in front of a painting, His figure obscured by the endless dazzling light. He held a pen and carefully drew. Oh, my painting is really good. My painting skills can be considered at the third realm as well. He marveled at the painting in satisfaction. The world in the painting is already evolving. It has also produced countless native low-dimensional lifeforms, and the flow of time has stabilized. However¡­ He thought to Himself, These native low-dimensional lifeforms are too mediocre. I need outstanding lifeforms to make this painting world more dazzling and exciting. The excitement of a world ultimately depends on the lifeforms living in it. He surveyed the infinite dominions ahead, His gaze instantly enveloping them. I¡¯ll choose nine dominions out of the countless dominions, and from each dominion, half of the high-dimensional lifeforms shall be chosen. With a gentle wave of his brush, he affected the nine dominions in the endless distance. The high-dimensional lifeforms in these nine dominions were either in their universes, in dangerous mystic realms, trading, or studying evolutionary methods¡­ Suddenly, the high-dimensional lifeforms began to disappear into thin air one after another! Half of everything from new Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms to half-step third-realm overlords and Abyss Overlords was randomly selected. Xu Jingming, with his numerous clones scattered across nearly 2,000 dominions, was not spared from this randomness. A clone of his was also selected by this 50% chance. Huh? Xu Jingming¡¯s clone had been sitting cross-legged in his Heart Realm when he suddenly felt like he hadpletely lost control of himself. What¡¯s going on? he wondered in rm. Spacetime shifted before his eyes, and he found himself surrounded by high-dimensional lifeforms. Some of them radiated auras much stronger than his own, and all were falling into an enormous painting in a state of panic and confusion. Having many clones scattered across too many dominions can provide for many opportunities, but it¡¯s also much more dangerous, Xu Jingming realized, understanding why most Eternals of the Heart Realm lineage had limited lifespans. With this thought in mind, Xu Jingming and countless high-dimensional lifeforms plunged into the painting. Chapter 702 - 702 Birth 702 Birth As soon as he fell into the massive painting, Xu Jingming and all the other high-dimensional lifeforms heard a voice in their minds. ¡°Wee to my world.¡± ¡°In my world, when you die, you die for good. Your life¡¯s mark in any realm will vanish.¡± ¡°The only way to survive is to be the champion of the Myriad Species Arena! Win first ce, and you can leave this world alive. Plus, you get to pick any prize from my prize library.¡± ¡°Let me inform you: I have summoned a total of 5,623,922 high-dimensional lifeforms.¡± ¡°This is your trial, but also your chance.¡± The voice echoed in their minds. Xu Jingming felt his body vanish entirely, leaving only a trace of consciousness that merged with this world. The other high-dimensional lifeforms experienced the same thing as their consciousnesses fused. ¡­ Xu Jingming felt groggy and opened his eyes. Light from outside the house seeped in through the curtains. ¡°I?¡± Xu Jingming sat up and examined himself. With his thin arms and slightly pale skin, Xu Jingming felt weak. My strength ispletely gone? Xu Jingming carefully sensed it. The mind originates from the body, and my current body is sickly. My mental strength is also very weak. No matter how weak it is, I should be able to sense Cosmic Force with my mental acuity, but this world¡­ doesn¡¯t have Cosmic Force. Xu Jingming was puzzled. He then lifted the nket and walked to the mirror in his pajamas. In the mirror, he saw a slightly thin youth with dark red hair who looked 70 to 80% simr to Xu Jingming. I¡¯ve been sick since I was young. Xu Jingming had memories of his youth and understood the basic information of this world. This world was vast, with arge number of species upying territorial dominions. Just the youth¡¯s research revealed more than 90,000 species. Humans were only one of many species. All species are equal, and humans do not stand out, Xu Jingming thought to himself. Moreover, the youth I descended into is also named Jing Ming? Xu Jingming suspected that such a coincidence was probably rted to the existence who created the world. I heard that what third-realm existences say turns intows. They¡¯re virtually omnipotent, Xu Jingming thought. The voice that dragged more than 5 million high-dimensional lives into this world is probably a third-realm existence. Encountering a third realm by chance in their long lifetimes was normal for high-dimensional lifeforms. With too many clones, it was normal for him to encounter a third realm. Xu Jingming was solemn. As long as I die in this world, it meansplete death? He was young and had just reached the high-dimensional Eternal Heart Realm. He still had a bright future ahead of him, and he wasn¡¯t willing to die that easily. Death from old age, illness, and idental death¡­ all kinds of deaths will result in the destruction of all my clones, Xu Jingming knew that although he had strong life-preservation abilities, he couldn¡¯t withstand the punishment of a third-realm existence. The core goal ofing to this world: obtain first ce in the Myriad Species Arena. Information about the arena immediately surfaced in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. This youth clearly knew about the Myriad Species Arena. This world valuedpetitivebat and individual strength. All kinds ofbatpetitions were popr, and the Myriad Species Arena was a grand event for all species that urred once every thousand years. All species would watch when thepetition was held. Among the species, humans were very ordinary. There were a total of seven countries, each with a poption of over ten billion. The seven human countries didn¡¯t have good public security, and gangs and bandits were rampant. The Myriad Species Arena opens once every 1,000 years. Powerhouses of all species are wee to participate. However, only 300 people can pass the preliminaries and be professional diators in the mainpetition. Of the seven human countries¡­ only three humans have entered the Myriad Species Arena in history, and thest time was over 100,000 years ago. The spots for thepetition¡¯s finals are out of reach for the seven human countries. Xu Jingming walked to the desk in the room and saw a machine on it. He pressed two buttons ording to the controls in his memory, and the machine lit up with a projection. Xu Jingming touched the projection and quickly pulled up web information. There¡¯s also an informationwork in this world. Xu Jingming smiled as he pulled up the name list for thetest Myriad Species Arenapetition. He read the detailed introduction of the name list. The previous champion of the Myriad Species Arena was Kabermah, a Giant Celestial who was 32.9 meters tall and weighed 512 tonnes (all units tranted into Earth units). The first runner-up was Didiffico, a Fire Dragon who was 109 meters long and weighed 8,297 tonnes. The second runner-up was King Chen Qi, a Mountain Demon who was 62.1 meters tall and weighed 9,500 tonnes. ¡­ Xu Jingming read the information. No wonder it¡¯s very difficult for humans to enter the Myriad Species Arena¡¯s finals. Human¡¯s small arms and legs can¡¯tpare to these powerful species in terms of potential. Xu Jingming shook his head gently. Competitivebat is apetition of physicalbat! Physical talent is very important. Furthermore, the difference in lifespan is significant. Xu Jingming searched for more information and learned more details. The lifespans of all species are different. The Five-Colored Dragons have the longest lifespan, with a lifespan of about 100,000 years. Xu Jingming frowned. Humans generally have a lifespan of about 200 years. Even if they cultivate their bodies to perfection, greatly slowing down their aging, the longest lifespan in human history is only 2,000 years. The talent of the body and lifespan of different species are vastly different. For example, the Five-Colored Dragons have a lifespan of 100,000 years. The Myriad Species Arena is held once every thousand years, so they have about 100 chances to participate. Xu Jingming frowned. Humans generally have much shorter lifespans, so they have fewer opportunities to attempt. The next Myriad Species Arena will be held in 322 years. First, I have to live until then. The descent of over five million high-dimensional lifeforms into different species gave everyone a different start. For example, Mountain Demons were generally over 50 meters tall and weighed over 5,000 tonnes. They usually had a lifespan of 10,000 years. Those with brilliant control over their bodies could extend their lives. Everyone cultivatedbat techniques, so it became difficult for humans to catch up to the Mountain Demons. There are also weaker species. For example, Ants generally don¡¯t exceed ten centimeters in height, and they usually have a lifespan of about 30 years, Xu Jingming thought to himself. A species about the height of a finger was naturally at a disadvantage inbat. ****** The Ants had strict order, with the Ant queen holding a noble status, being huge and having a much longer lifespan. Ordinary ants were miserable; they were small and had to follow orders. ¡°I¡­¡± An Ant carrying a heavy object suddenly had a deep look in his eyes. I, Abyss Overlord Havering, am actually born into an Ant. This world highly valuesbat. The Myriad Species Arena¡¯s once-a-thousand-yearpetition¡­ is a grand asion for all species. However, none of the Ants in history have entered the finals. Interesting. Climbing up from a weak species; that¡¯s what makes it interesting. Havering quickly epted the situation in front of him. Although he was once an Abyss Overlord who controlled an area, he had only reached the half-step third realm with his resources as an Abyss Overlord and all the time he had. It was too difficult to break through to be an Abyss Sovereign or a third-realm existence. This might be an opportunity, he thought to himself. ¡­ Urgh. In chaotic spacetime, a young dragon that was only seven to eight meters long opened his eyes and looked around. ¡­ ¡°Get to work. Don¡¯t ck off.¡± A 12-meter-tall, one-armed ape was pulling a cart when it fell to the ground. It was whipped, causing the one-armed ape to jolt. Its eyes became much clearer. I became a Forest Giant Ape? And I lost an arm? the one-armed ape realized. This is already a good start among the infinite species. Champion for the Myriad Species Arena? The one-armed ape quickly epted the situation. ¡­ At the same time, 5,623,922 high-dimensional lifeforms descended and scattered among the species in this world. Xu Jingming, a weak youth, learned a lot of information about this world through the informationwork. There¡¯s no known way to extend one¡¯s lifespan in this world. Themon method for all species is to have brilliant control over their bodies, causing them to age dozens of times slower. Naturally, they can live for thousands of years, Xu Jingming thought. Slow down aging? However, it still depended on one¡¯s basic lifespan. Those with basic lifespans of around 10,000 years had an immense advantage if they slowed down their body¡¯s aging by several times. It meant they could live for tens of thousands of years. The basic lifespan of the human race is only about 200 years, so how long can I live? If I want to be first, I clearly have to exceed everyone in human history and have unprecedented control over my body. This way, my body can age more slowly, and I should be able to live longer. Considering that more than five million high-dimensional lifeforms are participating in thepetition, the threshold for the Myriad Species Arena will also increase greatly in the future. The past threshold was the result ofpetition between native lifeforms. The threshold in the future would be different. Most high-dimensional lifeforms have clones in the outside world. Xu Jingming could also sense the thousands of clones in the other dominions. The memories of the clones were interlinked. In the predicament they encounter in this world, the thinking speed of the clones in the other dominions will be amazing. They can quickly deduce solutions. The only problem is¡­ Xu Jingming frowned slightly. This world is a huge obstacle in the way of the other dominions, and the transmission of thought is a little slow. The other clones were high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms, so there was no dy in transmitting their thoughts. However, this world had an extremely strong obstruction, and there was an obvious dy in the transmission of thought. It has a dy of about 0.15 seconds. Xu Jingming made a judgment. Combat happened as fast as lightning. A dy of 0.15 seconds was enough for powerhouses to deliver 100 moves. Be it the mental realm honed over the years, the speed at which the clone deduces, or the various levels of technique¡­ high-dimensional lifeforms still have a huge advantage over natives, Xu Jingming thought. However, considering the lifespan limit, more than 99.99% of the five million-plus high-dimensional lifeforms will be eliminated and die in this world, Xu Jingming knew the danger thaty ahead. Most importantly¡­ Xu Jingming looked at his weak body. I mustn¡¯t die when I¡¯m still weak. It had been a long, long time since he was this weak. He felt that his physique at the age of eight was stronger than it was now. Chapter 703 - 703 Ranking 703 Ranking The courtyard door suddenly opened, and Xu Jingming followed the sound to the living room. He saw a young woman in the courtyard carrying a cloth bag filled with food. ¡°I feel better after being in bed for so many days,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°I¡¯ll contact your father and give him the good news,¡± the young woman said, raising her watch and pressing a button. ¡°Honey, I¡¯m in a meeting,¡± a voice responded from the watch. ¡°Your son is much better now. He can get out of bed and walk,¡± the young woman said excitedly. ¡°What? I¡¯ming home right now!¡± The voiceing from the watch was also filled with excitement. Xu Jingming remembered that his mother¡¯s name in this world was Yuan Yu, a full-time housewife, and his father was Jing Yulong, who owned a small decorpany. Jing Yulong was actually one of the many descendants of the Jing family from the Eastern Cloud Nation, one of the seven human nations. His father was considered mediocre and unremarkable among the descendants of the Jing family. Actually, most of the children from therge ns were very mediocre; there were even quite a few who had gone bankrupt. The truly outstanding ones were ultimately too few. ¡°Son, you need to exercise more. Your body is too weak,¡± the young woman said anxiously as she started cooking in the kitchen. ¡°We don¡¯t expect you to be a martial arts master, but if you train every day, at least your body will be healthy. You¡¯ve been sick so many times since you were little.¡± ¡°Got it,¡± Xu Jingming replied as he picked up a book from the living room bookshelf and began reading. ¡°A collection of warriors¡¯ stories?¡± Xu Jingming flipped through the book. In this world,bat was highly valued. If the human race wanted to establish themselves among the many species, they had to train their people on arge scale. Every child started learning martial arts from a young age, and in school, martial arts was the most important subject. Only when the students were exhausted from physical training would they be taught cultural knowledge. One¡¯s status in society was determined by their achievements in martial arts. Within the human race, martial arts strength is divided into levels. The entry level is Lv. 1, and based on a person¡¯s strength, speed, agility, and other physical attributes, they are designated Lv. 2, Lv. 3, Lv. 4, and so on. Xu Jingming knew thismon knowledge. Once someone reaches Lv. 20, they will be considered a legendary expert in human martial arts. Lv. 20 human warriors have bodies tougher than tempered steel and can move at the speed of sound! They can even fling a truck weighing a hundred tonnes dozens of meters into the sky like a toy. Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. The martial strength of this world was indeed very low. There¡¯s no Cosmic Force, no stronger energy. It¡¯s purely physical evolution! In the million years of the human race¡¯s history, only three people have entered the Myriad Species Arena! Based on the current method of evaluating strength, these three people had a strength level between Lv. 25 and 26. This was the human race¡¯s standard for evaluating strength. Other species had different divisions of strength. Lv. 20 made a human a legend. They could move at the speed of sound and copse a skyscraper with a single punch. However, they would be minuscule in front of the number one expert in the Myriad Species Arena. It can be expected that the entry threshold for the Myriad Species Arena will probably exceed Lv. 35, Xu Jingming thought. There are still 322 years until the next Myriad Species Arena, so as long as I live long enough, I can participate in manypetitions. I won¡¯t insist on getting first ce in my firstpetition. Xu Jingming was a patient person. When he fell into the huge painting world, arge number of high-dimensional life forms had fallen in with him. Xu Jingming had seen it clearly back then¡ªmany of the high-dimensional life auras were stronger than his. There are many people with auras stronger than mine. Of course, it took me about 10,000 years to reach this level. In terms of talent, I won¡¯t lose to anyone. Xu Jingming was also very confident. Whoosh! Xu Jingming heard a sound and looked out the window. He saw a blip slowly descending, and the pilot was a furry creature with a huge head. That¡¯s my father¡¯s driver and bodyguard, Huo Long from the Xiao n. ording to human standards, he has the strength of a Lv. 10 warrior, Xu Jingming thought. As the boss of a small decorpany, his father, Jing Yulong, needed a rtively strong bodyguard due to poor public security. ¡°Ah Long, let¡¯s eat together,¡± Yuan Yu shouted. ¡°Another time. I¡¯ll head back first. Boss, call me if there¡¯s anything. Young Master Jing Ming, you need to eat more. You¡¯ll be stronger only by eating more!¡± The three-meter-tall Huo Long left thepound after getting out of the aircraft. He rented a ce in the same district with his three wives and twelve children. His sry was enough to support all of them. Some non-humans requested to join human countries, and as long as they were strong enough in martial arts, their application would usually be approved. Huo Long lived quitefortably among the humans. It was also very popr among businessmen to hire powerful aliens as bodyguards. Xu Jingming, a thin and weak youth, was introverted and was often bullied in school. He did the same thing as always and only watched as Uncle Huo Long left without saying a word. ¡°Sigh, Huo Long was talking to you. Why didn¡¯t you even greet him?¡± Jing Yulong, slightly plump and beginning to bald, carried his bag and walked into the living room with a smile. Xu Jingming nced at him and lowered his head to continue reading. ¡°A collection of famous martial arts stories?¡± Jing Yulong looked at the cover of the book and nodded. ¡°You have to put more effort into martial arts. I¡¯m not asking you to reach the threshold of the preliminaries. At the very least, you need to get healthy. You just caught a cold and were bedridden for more than a month. Your body¡­¡± Jing Yulong nagged. The couple only had one child, and they were worried sick about his health. ¡°Dad,¡± Xu Jingming continued reading. ¡°I don¡¯t want to go to school anymore. I want to drop out.¡± ¡°Drop out?¡± Jing Yulong and his wife, Yuan Yu, were stunned. ¡°My body has always been weak, and I¡¯m much worse than my peers in school. I¡¯m also bullied by them.¡± Xu Jingming lowered his head and continued reading. ¡°I can¡¯t focus and practice martial arts in school at all. I want to focus on practicing martial arts! I can do it just as well at home!¡± ¡°Alright,¡± Jing Yulong said with a smile. ¡°Since you¡¯re so determined, I¡¯ll support you. If you want to drop out, go ahead.¡± ¡°You agreed?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him in surprise. The middle-aged man, who worked so hard in life ording to his memories, was actually so easy to talk to? Most humans still ced great importance on education, and most parents wouldn¡¯t agree to their child dropping out at the age of 15. ¡°The main objective of school is martial arts.¡± Jing Yulong smiled at his child. ¡°You¡¯re right¡ªyour foundation is weak, and you¡¯ll be bullied if youg behind in school. We can still find good teachers from outside clubs to teach you. I have the money to groom you for martial arts anyway. Besides, you¡¯re 15 years old. It¡¯s time for you to decide your own life.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re determined to practice martial arts, Mommy will agree to you dropping out,¡± Yuan Yu said with a spoon in hand. ¡°However, you have to take it seriously. Don¡¯t ck off again.¡± ¡°Definitely.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡­ In the basement¡¯s martial arts hall, most families in the human world had martial arts chambers. Jing Yulong and his wife were quite capable and lived in a vi. Their basement had a 300-square-meter martial arts hall that had been specially reinforced. Xu Jingming stood barefoot in the martial arts hall and began practicing seriously. In my memory, I¡¯ve learned a total of three body tempering techniques: the Fifth National Children Body Tempering technique, the Sixth National Teenager Body Tempering technique, and the 18 Simplified Body Tempering techniques. Xu Jingming practiced each move. His sharp mind sensed the minute feedback from every part of his body. ording to the introductions, with the Fifth Children Body Tempering technique and the Sixth Teenager Body Tempering technique¡ªthe most ordinary body tempering techniques¡ªone can theoretically reach Lv. 10. In fact, most students don¡¯t even qualify to be rated. The 18 Simplified Body Tempering techniques can theoretically reach Lv. 15. For students to reach Lv. 1 with this is already good. Outstanding students can be considered geniuses if they can reach Lv. 3. Xu Jingming practiced slowly, every move and stance precise. The rules of this world arepletely different from the real universe and high-dimensional space. Xu Jingming quickly discovered the effects of the body tempering technique on his body. The potential of the body is astonishing. A weak body can indeed be thousands of times stronger by constantly unearthing its potential. Xu Jingming was an Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage, and he had mastered the fifth realm of the Eight Directions Map, the Great Joy realm. Even though his body and his mind were weak, he was very perceptive. He could sense the effects every move and stance had on every part of his body. My body is slowly bing stronger. Back on Earth, the principle behind training the body was that ¡®super-strength training¡¯ caused slight damage to the body. One¡¯s body would recover and strengthen when rested and provided with sufficient nutrition. However, this world waspletely different. It feels like my body is like a bottomless pit that hides unfathomable potential. As long as I unearth it, my potential can be constantly converted into strength. Therefore, the two main factors for my growth are firstly, I need a sufficiently efficient body tempering method. Secondly, I need time! Xu Jingming quickly confirmed it. It took time for a sapling to grow. ording to the rules of this world, one¡¯s potential was slowly unearthed and converted into strength. Every drop of sweat could be exchanged for strength. If the body tempering method didn¡¯t work, sweat couldn¡¯t even be exchanged for strength. idents happen the most when I¡¯m weak. I have to be careful. Xu Jingming was certain. I have to keep a low profile and be careful in the first ten years of my descent. The first Myriad Species Arenapetition was held 322 yearster. More time needed to pass for the second and third time, so he naturally had to have a long-term vision. ¡­ From that day onward, Xu Jingming dropped out of school to focus on practicing martial arts. He also paid the fee at one of the top clubs in the city, the ck Fire Club, and became a VIP student to learn a new body tempering method. Xu Jingming nned his schedule with utmost precision. He knew very well that his opponents were also seizing every moment to be stronger; he couldn¡¯t afford to ck off at all. Time passed silently. In the blink of an eye, ten years went by, and Xu Jingming grew up from a sick teenager to a young adult. Chapter 704 - 704 Attack 704 Attack Xu Jingming was 25 years old, and he had dark-red hair that made him stand out in the ck Fire Club in Jianghan City, the capital of East Cloud Nation¡ªone of the seven human nations. ¡°Coach, this move doesn¡¯t feel right no matter how I practice it,¡± a young girlined. Xu Jingming approached her and helped her adjust her body¡¯s posture. ¡°Your movement must be done freely. Imagine there is a wooden nk in front of you¡ªyou have to feel as though your palm can pierce through the wooden nk. Ni Yun, this is all very basic knowledge. You should sign up for a basic ss.¡± Ni Yun leaned against Xu Jingming and wheedled, ¡°Coach, I think you¡¯re the best teacher in the entire club.¡± ¡°I think you¡¯re being too obvious,¡± a girl beside her snorted. ¡°Tian Yuwei, shut up.¡± Ni Yun immediately red at her. Xu Jingming looked at the time on the wall and said, ¡°Alright, that¡¯s the end of today¡¯s ss.¡± He lifted the spear case he had customized and turned to leave. He tried his best to limit his time at the ck Fire Club and taught only three sses. There were more than 150 students in the three sses, and about two-thirds of them were female. Many female students hit on Xu Jingming. After all, he had reached Lv. 15 in martial arts at a young age, and he was single. Moreover, he was a member of the Jing family, so he naturally attracted many women. ¡°Why isn¡¯t Coach tempted at all when I¡¯m hitting on him?¡± Ni Yun muttered as three other girls walked over. ¡°Sister, I¡¯m really impressed with your persistence,¡± Ni Xin, her younger sister,mented with a smile. ¡°Give up, Ni Yun. Coach Jing clearly doesn¡¯t have any feelings for you,¡± Ni Fu, her elder sister, said. ¡°I think you¡¯ll scare Coach Jing if you keep this up. You should be gentle, just like me.¡± Her youngest sister, Ni Yu, had a slightly plump face thanks to her baby fat. ¡°Like you? You wouldn¡¯t win him over given eight centuries. Look at how many people have their eyes fixated on him.¡± Ni Yun ruffled Ni Yu¡¯s hair. The eldest sister, Ni Fu, was the first to know Xu Jingming, and she was also one of his students early on. Ni Fu praised Xu Jingming at home, and soon, her three sisters registered for Xu Jingming¡¯s ss. Ni Fu and Ni Xin quickly gave up, but Ni Yun and Ni Yu refused to give up. However, their way of pursuing him was different. ¡°Coach Jing is so young, yet his martial arts have reached Lv. 15! Is the Ni family worthy of him? Only our Tian family and Coach Jing are consideredpatible,¡± Tian Yuwei said as she walked over. ¡°Why don¡¯t you take a look in the mirror?¡± Ni Yun scoffed. ¡°You¡¯re not even 1.5 meters tall.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right!¡± Ni Yu said. ¡°All four Ni sisters are dreaming,¡± Tian Yuwei scoffed and left. ¡­ Carrying his spear case, Xu Jingming left the ck Fire Club. The many species are all equal, but it¡¯s quite chaotic among humans. Just revealing my Lv. 15 strength to the public has made so many girls chase after me. Xu Jingming felt helpless. When he first descended into this world, he dropped out of school and focused on martial arts. As the capital, there were many top martial arts clubs in Jianghan City, but Xu Jingming chose the ck Fire Club because it was close to his home. I revealed the growth speed of an ordinary genius, reaching Lv. 1 at the age of 16, with my level increasing rapidly by 2 every year early on. I reached Lv. 9 at the age of 20, but slowed down afterward¡­ I¡¯m 25 this year, and at Lv. 15, Xu Jingming thought. It¡¯s a very steady disy of strength. It¡¯s not too amazing to reveal such strength, but I can be considered rather talented, thus easily obtaining resources. As long as one is talented, it¡¯s usually not too difficult to reach Lv. 15. The further one goes, the harder it is to reach the next level. Only at Lv. 18 can one be considered a grandmaster, and Lv. 20 is considered a human legend. It¡¯s a strength that can truly intimidate an area. The strongest in the seven human nations is only about Lv. 23. Of course, this excludes high-dimensional lifeforms. Xu Jingming knew very well that high-dimensional lifeforms were all impressive. Most of them had clones in the outside world, and with the clones thinking and improving the body tempering techniques, they could quickly perfect them on many levels. Although I¡¯ve kept a low profile for ten years, I¡¯ve also cultivated to Lv. 28. As for those half-step third realm experts? Those born into powerful species are probably much stronger, Xu Jingming thought. Although he could defeat those legendary powerhouses with a single finger, he didn¡¯t feel smug at all. This was because the previous Myriad Species Arena¡¯s number one, Kabermah, a native, was at Lv. 35. What kind of strength could those high-dimensional lifeforms who had descended into powerful species achieve? I¡¯ve been lying in wait for ten years. ording to my n, I can do more from now on, Xu Jingming thought. I have to gather almost all the body tempering techniques of the seven human countries in five years. As he became stronger, he naturally had to increase his strength more efficiently. Xu Jingming thought along the way and quickly arrived at a district only a kilometer away from the club before returning home. ¡°Dad, Mom,¡± he said as he put down the spear case. ¡°Our son is back.¡± Yuan Yu smiled. ¡°We can have our meal now.¡± ¡°You two go ahead first. I still have to meet a friend tonight,¡± Jing Yulong, who had put on even more weight, said with a smile. ¡°Son, many girls are pursuing you now, and many have alsoe to talk to me about marriage. Quickly choose one; a handful is fine too.¡± Xu Jingming ignored him and walked straight to the kitchen. ¡°Mom, I¡¯ll carry it.¡± ¡°You punk,¡± Jing Yulong said helplessly as he smiled and walked out of the house. ¡°Your father is right. You should find someone soon,¡± his mother said, trying to persuade him. ¡°I¡¯m focused on martial arts, so I don¡¯t want to be distracted for the time being,¡± Xu Jingming replied. His clone in the outside world was already apanying his wife, Li Miaomiao. How could he get married and have children in this world? His mother smiled. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s up to you! You made the right choice to drop out of school and focus on martial arts back then. Without your ssmates bullying you, you actually made some achievements in martial arts.¡± From a sickly youth, Xu Jingming had actually made some achievements in martial arts after focusing on it. Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu were very happy. ****** In a private room at a restaurant, Jing Yulong¡¯s expression turned nasty. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°As you know, my cash flow is tight now, so I really can¡¯t raise the money,¡± the bald man said with a bitter smile. ¡°I was also scammed, and they absconded with my investment. Therefore, I really can¡¯t fork out the money now.¡± Jing Yulong was furious. ¡°The renovation project is done, and you¡¯re telling me that you can¡¯t pay the bnce? The sries of all those employees and the cost of the construction materials didn¡¯te cheap.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I give you two tranches?¡± the bald man asked. ¡°That¡¯s only 50%! You¡¯re still short by half. Competition in corporations is intense these days. You know that my margins weren¡¯t high to begin with,¡± Jing Yulong said anxiously. ¡°I put in over 300 million for this huge deal of yours. Now, you¡¯re telling me that you don¡¯t have the money? If you don¡¯t pay me back, mypany will copse!¡± The bald man shook his head. ¡°I really can¡¯t fork out the money. Even if I go bankrupt, I won¡¯t be able to pay.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not nning on paying any of the 400 million back?¡± Jing Yulong asked in disbelief as his face flushed red. ¡°Brother, you¡¯ve been doing well all these years. Your son is also a martial arts talent. Although yourpany is in trouble, it can still hold up even without this bit of money,¡± the bald man said. ¡°I¡¯m at the end of my rope.¡± Jing Yulong got up. ¡°This sum of money is too much for ourpany. Let¡¯s settle this in court.¡± ¡°You won¡¯t get much in court either,¡± the bald man shouted. Jing Yulong had already left the private room. The bald man¡¯s expression turned nasty. ¡°You¡¯re forcing me.¡± ¡°All of you are forcing me,¡± he murmured. ¡°The 400 million I owe Jing Yulong is key to all of this. If I don¡¯t need to return the 400 million, mypany can survive. Nothing would change with my vi or my servants.¡± The bald man¡¯s eyes turned cold. ¡°There are many bandits in Jianghan City. It¡¯s verymon for idents to happen.¡± ¡­ It was nighttime, and Xu Jingming lived in a gatedmunity next to his parents. When he was 16, he rented a house for himself due to his martial arts requirements. As his martial arts strength increased, his ie increased, and he was able to buy a house. In his room, Xu Jingming sat cross-legged with a calm mind. He could hear any sound within a radius of over 100 kilometers, smell more than half of Jianghan City, and sense all kinds of fluctuations with his skin. Even with his eyes closed, he could form a clear image of everything within a five-kilometer radius in his mind. The further away he was, the blurrier it became. Xu Jingming could perfectly control the detection of these sounds and smells without being affected. Huh? Suddenly, he sensed that his parents, Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu, were taking a stroll in a park 1.2 kilometers away from him. The couple often took a stroll at night, and two bodyguards followed from afar. And at this moment¡ª Boom! At that moment, an aircraft soared up high in the sky, as if it had lost control, before plummeting and coincidentally falling in the direction of where Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu were. ¡°Ahhh,¡± the aircraft pilot cried out in fear as he desperately tried to control the aircraft. Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu were chatting and didn¡¯t notice the aircraft above them, and neither did the two bodyguards in the distance. They only noticed it when the aircraftnded 100 meters away. ¡°Not good.¡± ¡°The aircraft has lost control,¡± the two bodyguards said in rm. But at that moment, the aircraft elerated to almost the speed of sound and mmed over. The two bodyguards didn¡¯t have the time or strength to block it. ¡°Duck!¡± the two bodyguards shouted, with the non-human bodyguard, Huo Long, shouting especially loudly. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu looked at the distant bodyguard in confusion, then looked up and saw the aircraft tumbling over at the speed of sound toward them. It¡¯s over. Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu came to a realization. In the face of such might, the dumbfounded couple didn¡¯t have time to react before a figure appeared out of thin air and kicked the aircraft like a ser ball. The aircraft¡¯s head caved in and deformed, and the nearly ten-ton aircraft changed directions as a result of the kick. With a loud bang, the aircraft tumbled and was sent flying 70 to 80 meters into the distance before plummeting into the parkke, sshing up arge amount of water. ¡°Jing Ming.¡± Only then did Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu realize that it was their son, Jing Ming, who had saved them. Chapter 705 - 705 Pirated Body Tempering Technique (1) 705 Pirated Body Tempering Technique (1) ¡°Woah.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°An aircraft crash?¡± Only then did the people in the park exim in surprise. The mostmon means of transportation in the seven human countries were miniature aircraft, which were asmon as the cars on Earth in the early days. With therge number of aircraft, there were naturally some aircraft idents. Xu Jingming kicked the terrifyingly fast aircraft into the air, but people were used to it. They had also seen scenes that were ten or a hundred times more shocking on the Inte. In the pilot¡¯s cabin of the damaged aircraft, the pilot saw Xu Jingming¡¯s figure in the distance through the front windshield, and his heart couldn¡¯t help but sink. Not good. It¡¯s the target¡¯s son, Jing Ming. He has the strength of a Lv. 15 warrior. As a warrior¡¯s strength increased, their body would be stronger. In terms of tenacity, they were much better than rubber, and their explosive force was even more terrifying. If a Lv. 20 Legendary warrior could easily throw a truck weighing more than 100 tonnes dozens of meters high like a toy and topple a skyscraper with a single punch, then a Lv. 15 warrior could kick a small aircraft like a ser ball! Even if the aircraft crashed into a Lv. 15 warrior, they would only feel some pain without suffering any obvious injuries. Therefore, the strength Xu Jingming disyed matched the standards of Lv. 15. It was just that he had rushed over too quickly! It only took about a second to reach the park from his residence¡ªthis was the only w. However, nobody could see him clearly in the dark. ¡°Jing Ming.¡± Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu immediately walked over after surviving the cmity. ¡°Young Master Jing Ming.¡± The two big bodyguards hurriedly rushed over. The two of them had the strength of Lv. 10 warriors, so they were considered experts to the people in society who generally had Lv. 1 and Lv. 2 strength. If the aircraft had crashed into the two of them, they would¡¯ve been seriously injured if not dead. The two bodyguards were rather in awe of Xu Jingming as he had reached Lv. 15 at such a young age. Although it became harder the further he went, he had a chance of reaching Lv. 18 in his life. He could be considered a martial arts master and might even break through to be a legend. ¡°I happened to be walking in the park when I saw the aircraft lose control.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s brows were sharp. ¡°It¡¯s a little strange for this aircraft to lose control. It suddenly lost control without having anything in its way, and it so happened to be aimed at the two of you.¡± ¡°Jing Ming, what do you mean?¡± Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu were surprised. ¡°Let me see what¡¯s wrong with that pilot.¡± Xu Jingming leaped up and moved in an arc, jumping 70 to 80 meters beforending on the surface of the damaged aircraft that was half-floating on theke. ¡°Help! Help!¡± The aircraft pilot was stuck inside. There was blood from his nose and mouth, but he was still alive and well. He looked at Xu Jingming obsequiously. The pilot felt bitter. ording to the information I¡¯ve gathered, Jing Yulong and his wife live separately from their son! Their son, Jing Ming, doesn¡¯t have the habit of strolling in the park. How can it be such a coincidence? ¡°I sent the entire aircraft flying with a kick. You¡¯re still alive after such an intense collision?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s cold voice sounded. He reached out and pried open the deformed metal. The metal was very soft in front of him, allowing him to yank the pilot out! Carrying the pilot, Xu Jingming leaped to the shore and threw him to the ground. The surrounding crowd watched from afar. ¡°What¡¯s your warrior level?¡± Xu Jingming asked coldly. ¡°Lv. 9.¡± The pilot didn¡¯t dare lie and smiled obsequiously. ¡°Why did the aircraft suddenly lose control despite there being no obstacles? Why did you not swerve with someone in front?¡± Xu Jingming gazed at him. ¡°Moreover, you¡¯re a Lv. 9 warrior; your reaction should be good? You can avoid others just by swerving.¡± ¡°The aircraft broke down andpletely lost control. The joystick was useless.¡± The pilot looked honest and tried his best to exin. Ding! Jing Yulong pressed the watch and recorded the appearance of the honest middle-aged man. A notification quickly appeared on his watch, causing Jing Yulong¡¯s expression to change. ¡°Hanmo, a rather famous ¡®Sweeper¡¯ living in the fourth eastern district.¡± Jing Yulong¡¯s chubby face was filled with anger. ¡°Do you think my Jing family can¡¯t find out your identity?¡± As a member of the Jing family, especially since his son was so outstanding, Jing Yulong¡¯s status in the family had risen. It was very easy to dig up a person¡¯s identity. The honest man, Hanmo, immediately revealed a look of despair. Sweeper? Xu Jingming¡¯s expression sank. Security in this world was very poor, and there were many gangs and bandits. So-called Sweepers¡­ were assassins! They specialized in wet work. ¡°Son, leave this person to me. I want to know who wants me dead.¡± Jing Yulong¡¯s eyes were filled with ferocity. ¡­ At his parents¡¯ house. Xu Jingming sat in the living room and waited patiently. Through his terrifying senses, he already knew the oue of his father and the others¡¯ interrogation. The courtyard door opened, and Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu walked in together. The couple was a little vexed. ¡°What¡¯s the oue?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°He¡¯s very tight-lipped. I¡¯ll get someone from the family¡¯s Punishment Department to specially interrogate him.¡± Jing Yulong shook his head and said, ¡°The assassin doesn¡¯t know the identity of the mastermind either. The mastermind paid two million in advance through the Inte. If he seeded, he would receive another three million.¡± ¡°Wanting our lives for five million?¡± Jing Yulong was furious. The couple¡¯s martial arts talent was very ordinary. One was at Lv. 2, and the other was at Lv. 1. Their ability to deal with danger was rtively weak; this was also the true standard of ordinary people. They were most proud that the son they gave birth to was extremely talented! Chapter 706 - 706 Pirated Body Tempering Technique (2) 706 Pirated Body Tempering Technique (2) ¡°Who would spend five million to target the two of you?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Nope.¡± Xu Jingming said with certainty, ¡°Dad, Mom, you know that I¡¯ve been seriously practicing martial arts all these years. I usually work at the ck Fire Club and haven¡¯t offended anyone.¡± Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu nodded. Their son was very focused on martial arts, and his usual socialwork was mainly at the ck Fire Club. The ck Fire Club treasured Xu Jingming, so there were no major conflicts. ¡°Your mother is a full-time housewife, and she doesn¡¯t have any enemies.¡± Jing Yulong frowned slightly. ¡°I have some conflicts in business.¡± ¡°What conflict can make the other party spend five million to hire assassins?¡± Yuan Yu asked. ¡°The other party owes me 400 million!¡± Jing Yulong answered. ¡°They forced me to go to court¡­ Once I go to court, all his assets will be frozen to pay off the debt, and he will go bankrupt.¡± ¡°That much?¡± Yuan Yu was surprised. ¡°Who is it?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°The boss of Oilwind Company, Oilwind,¡± Jing Yulong replied. Xu Jingming got up. ¡°Give me the address. I¡¯ll bring him back.¡± ¡°If it¡¯s really him, he might have already gone into hiding,¡± Jing Yulong said with a frown. ¡°I¡¯ll take a look first.¡± Xu Jingming walked out of the door. Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu watched their son leave. ¡°As a father, am I not useless to rely on my son to solve my problems?¡± Jing Yulong smiled bitterly. ¡°The other party has already hired an assassin. At this moment, our son is better equipped to deal with danger,¡± Yuan Yu said. A Lv. 15 warrior was already very powerful in society, so it was very difficult for the poor Oilwind to hire stronger helpers. ¡­ In the dark of the night, Xu Jingming stood by the street, using his senses to lock onto Oilwind¡¯s residence from afar. ¡°There¡¯s no one. They¡¯ve long gone into hiding,¡± Xu Jingming frowned slightly. Everything was as he had expected¡ªOilwind wouldn¡¯t naively stay at home. Xu Jingming turned around and left. Xu Jingming entered, stepping through the dirty water, but the filth couldn¡¯t touch him at all. A hunchbacked old man was watching a program on the projection with his eyes squinted. ¡°Take whatever you want to buy,¡± the hunchbacked elder said. ¡°Hunchbacked Seven, I need information on someone,¡± Xu Jingming said. Although he had kept a low profile for ten years, he could hear more than half of Jianghan City with his senses, and everything within five kilometers was crystal clear. Therefore, he had unknowingly learned many secrets over the years. The hunchbacked elder looked at Xu Jingming in surprise and smiled, revealing his yellow teeth. ¡°Who do you want investigated?¡± ¡°Oilwind Company¡¯s boss, Oilwind,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°I need to know where he is now.¡± ¡°I heard that he owes quite a bit. As for where? It will take a lot of manpower and resources to investigate,¡± the hunchbacked old man said. ¡°I¡¯ll help you investigate for three million! There will be no refund even if there¡¯s no result after a month.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Xu Jingming knew very well that this seemingly ordinary hunchbacked old man was actually a member of the Jiugu family, which was the best at intelligence gathering. The Jiugu family¡¯s strength was ranked in the top three in the entire Eastern Cloud Nation. ¡°Transfer the money to my Myriad Species Bank ount.¡± The hunchbacked elder quickly took out his ount number. Xu Jingming operated the projection on his watch and quickly transferred the money. ¡°In a month, our intelligencework will gather all the information on Oilwind. If we can¡¯t find him, there¡¯s nothing we can do,¡± the hunchbacked old man said. Even though he was confident that he had the strongest intelligencework in Eastern Cloud, he didn¡¯t dare say that he could definitely locate a person. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°There¡¯s one more thing. I want to buy a body tempering technique.¡± ¡°Buying a body-tempering technique?¡± The hunchbacked old man looked at Xu Jingming and shook his head repeatedly. ¡°Body-tempering techniques are copyrighted and belong to various factions. I can¡¯t sell them here.¡± Pirated body tempering techniques were taboo and a vition of copyrights. The other factions would retaliate in response. However, a genuine body tempering technique was too expensive! Naturally, pirated versions appeared. After all, words and video content could be replicated easily. ¡°I want thergest package¡ªthree legendary body tempering techniques and 25 master body tempering techniques!¡± Xu Jingming said, clearly familiar with the process. The hunchbacked old man looked at Xu Jingming in surprise and smiled. ¡°It looks like you are quite knowledgeable. Then, I won¡¯t hide it and exin the situation in advance. Although these 28 body tempering techniques don¡¯t include paramount body tempering techniques, every one of them is not bad.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. A legendary body tempering technique referred to a technique that had previously created a Level 20 Legendary warrior. A master body tempering technique meant that it had created a Lv. 18 martial arts master. ¡°My body tempering techniques are all pirated copies, so you can¡¯t make them public. Once you use them publicly, it¡¯ll bring trouble, and you¡¯ll have to bear the consequences,¡± the hunchbacked elder warned. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I understand the rules.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hesitate to transfer the money. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s done.¡± He looked at the other party. Both parties had ounts with the Myriad Species Bank, known for its ¡®confidentiality and security.¡¯ Even if an entire species was eradicated, the Myriad Species Bank remained standing. Xu Jingming¡¯s ie was very high. As a Lv. 15 warrior, he was considered one of the upper echelons of society! He was the highest-ranking coach at the ck Fire Club, teaching 150 students in three sses, and his monthly tuition fee alone was nearly two million. Coupled with his one-on-one private tutoring and the advertising fees he got from the club for licensing his ¡®portrait rights,¡¯ his ie this year was nearly 30 million. ¡°Simple and easy,¡± the hunchbacked old man said, taking out a storage device from a box. ¡°There are 28 body tempering methods inside. Return them to me after you make a copy of them.¡± Xu Jingming took the storage device and connected it to his watch. The watch immediately began recording the information, and Xu Jingming read it. ¡°Very good.¡± Xu Jingming returned the storage device. ¡°Our doors are always open. You know that I have plenty of good stuff here,¡± the hunchbacked elder said with a smile. This young man was so familiar with everything, so he clearly knew the rules here. He also weed such customers. Xu Jingming was also very satisfied. Not only were genuine body tempering techniques expensive, but the different factions also added all kinds of additional conditions. Piracy made things simple; it cost less than 10% and had no additional conditions. Of course, it had its ws. On the one hand, it couldn¡¯t be made public, and at the same time, there was no master to guide the student. Without a master¡¯s guidance, it was very difficult to cultivate a body tempering technique to an extremely high level. Of course, Xu Jingming¡ªwho had already surpassed all the warriors in the history of the seven human countries after ten years of cultivation¡ªwas only using these body tempering techniques as a reference. I¡¯ve obtained 28 body tempering techniques. Xu Jingming walked out of the shop onto the street and was in a good mood. That¡¯s enough for me to research for two to three years. I still have to think of a way to help my parents resolve the problem of Oilwind. After descending into this world and bing the son of Jing Yulong and his wife, Xu Jingming would naturally y the role of a ¡®son.¡¯ It was impossible for him to allow assassins to threaten his parents. Chapter 707 - 707 Psychic Weapon Technique 707 Psychic Weapon Technique Jing Yulong and his wife were still waiting in the living roomte at night. Suddenly, Xu Jingming pushed open the door and entered. ¡°Son.¡± Mother Yuan Yu immediately stood up. ¡°How did it go?¡± ¡°Oilwind wasn¡¯t at home. It seems like he¡¯s gone into hiding,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°But don¡¯t worry¡ªI¡¯ve asked a friend to track him down. I¡¯m sure we¡¯ll find him soon.¡± Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu nodded in agreement. After all, their son was a Level 15 warrior and had many influential friends. It shouldn¡¯t be difficult for them to locate Oilwind. ¡°Dad, Mom, try to get some rest. You need to be careful for now. Oilwind might hire more assassins,¡± Xu Jingming warned. The couple nodded again. ¡°We¡¯ll head back to the family andy low for a while,¡± Jing Yulong said. The Jing family was a powerful n, with an ancestor who had lived for over 800 years and was a legendary warrior. However, they were ranked outside the top ten among the many families in Eastern Cloud, which boasted dozens of legendary warriors. For instance, the Jiugu family was renowned for their intelligence and had six known legendary warriors in their ranks. Their influence extended to all aspects of Eastern Cloud, making them much stronger than the Jing family. ¡­ In Xu Jingming¡¯s martial arts chamber, he carefully watched the video information projected on the screen of his watch. Despite his incredible reading speed and remarkable memory, it still took him until dawn the next day to finish. Meanwhile, in a different dominion, in the Heart Realm¡¯s beast hide space Xu Jingming¡¯s massive body sat cross-legged, where he focused on deducing information on the 28 body tempering techniques. ording to the n, I¡¯ve been cautious in the first ten years and only studied a few body-tempering methods. There was just one legendary technique and three master-level techniques, Xu Jingming thought. The legendary body tempering technique was the Fire God Body Tempering Technique from the Jing family. With these early body-tempering methods, I gradually figured out the essence of different body-tempering techniques and unearthed more potential, raising myself to Lv. 28 within ten years. Now, of the 28 techniques I¡¯ve obtained, three are legendary and 25 are master level. They can greatly expand my database, Xu Jingming mused. As a high-dimensional Eternal lifeform, his thinking speed was astonishing. He constantly deduced how to cultivate these techniques based on his past experiences. In just five minutes, Xu Jingming stopped his deduction. I¡¯ve deduced at least ten evolutionary versions of each of the 28 body tempering techniques. Of course, this is only a theoretical deduction. I still need to cultivate them in reality and verify their effects, as well as collect experimental data to deduce a new version. He began by deducing many versions of a single body tempering technique. After gathering ample experimental data from his cultivation in reality, he deduced a new version based on the data. Then, he continued cultivating the new version and deducing more, repeating the cycle until the technique reached its maximum potential. Next, I¡¯ll shift focus to cultivating the Heart Divine Weapon psychic weapon technique. He devoted himself entirely to its mastery. He spent three years traveling in the Heart Realm to reach the distant Jiajiu 1037 dominion, where he exchanged a treasure worth 100,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood for a chance to learn the half-step third-realm technique. Although the senior had offered three techniques for sale, Xu Jingming was only interested in the Heart Divine Weapon. He couldn¡¯t afford to learn a second technique, so he focused solely on mastering the one he wanted most. With the Heart Divine Weapon technique under his belt, Xu Jingming now possessed three half-step third-realm techniques¡ªRed Lotus Fire, Monhado, and Heart Divine Weapon. However, he temporarily set aside Monhado¡ªwhich focused on the body¡ªas cultivating the body in high-dimensional space was vastly different from the Myriad Species World. It couldn¡¯t be used as a reference at all. As forbat techniques? As a monster, Monhado had never cared about techniques. Therefore, Xu Jingming temporarily put this technique on the back burner. Xu Jingming even temporarily put aside Red Lotus Fire. More than five million high-dimensional lifeforms arepeting in the Myriad Species World for survival, and it concerns my life! I have to give it my all. All the clones in the outside world are to service the clone in Myriad Species World. Xu Jingming knew this very well. He had to fully devote all his energy to fight for a chance of survival. This way, even if he lost and died, he would find it eptable. If he were to divert his attention at this juncture and didn¡¯t give it his all, he would die in the Myriad Species World. That would be too unjust. On the one hand, I¡¯ll use the many clones in the outside world to deduce body tempering techniques, and on the other hand, I¡¯ll focus on mastering the Heart Divine Weapon and the Eight Directions Map, Xu Jingming thought. The Heart Divine Weapon will help me create abat technique in the Myriad Species World. To be first in the Myriad Species Arena, one needed to rely on both body tempering andbat techniques, with the former being fundamentally important. Xu Jingming hade a long way from a low-dimensional lifeform to mastering the Heart Realm Force and dedicating himself to his weapon, but he knew that his past aplishments were negligiblepared to his opponents. Heart Divine Weapon is a psychic weapon technique that contains a brilliantbat technique, Xu Jingming thought regretfully. Unfortunately, the creator of this Heart Divine Weapon uses a staff. How good would it be if he had used a spear? However, Xu Jingming was already very d to find a half-step third-realm psychic weapon technique. How could he have any extravagant hopes? I¡¯ve figured out the principles behind psychic weapons, and staff techniques are simr to spear techniques. I¡¯ll deduce a Heart Divine Weapon Spear Technique and use spearmanship as a foundation to create a physicalbat technique. While weapons were prohibited in the Myriad Species Arena, the body could also be used as a weapon. Xu Jingming had formted a path for himself to grow by constantly deducing and perfecting the direction of his body tempering technique, which allowed him to obtain an extraordinary body. He used the Heart Divine Weapon as a foundation to create abat technique that allowed him to be one in body and mind. However, these two paths took a long time, and Xu Jingming knew that his Heart Divine Weapon was still weak given the little time he had with it. ¡­ One evening, more than half a month after Jing Yulong and his wife were attacked, Xu Jingming received an email in his virtual ount with information about Oilwind¡¯s location. ¡°Oilwind¡¯s hiding on the inner ind of Magu Ind. Block 17, Room 203, Dongtai District.¡± Xu Jingming examined the information. ¡°Magu Ind? Xu Jingming nodded slightly. ¡°He really knows how to hide.¡± He grabbed his spear case and slung it over his back, ready to set off. Although weapons were prohibited in the Myriad Species Arena, they could be useful outside of it. Xu Jingming made his way to a small aircraft in his courtyard and took off manually. He calmly looked at the dark sky and gave the order to set off on his small aircraft, which had cost him over two million but was of excellent quality. Whoosh! The aircraft whooshed through the air, covering a distance of over a thousand kilometers in just over an hour. As he looked down, he saw the bustling Magu Ind. Magu Ind is the Magu Gang¡¯s headquarters. Even thew can¡¯t touch this ce. Xu Jingming knew this very well. The seven human countries didn¡¯t have good security, with their capitals having poor security, much less an ind out at sea. The Magu Gang had made this ce impregnable. Hiding on the inner ind of Magu Ind requires a high residency fee but also offers Oilwind protection from the gang. It¡¯s a ce where criminals can be at ease, and manywbreakers hide there. Xu Jingming scoffed and steered the aircraft to one of the airports on Magu Ind. ¡°Brother, wee to Magu Ind. There¡¯s everything you want here.¡± Soon, a hooligan came forward and said warmly, ¡°Do you want women or do you want to y a few rounds?¡± Ignoring the offer, Xu Jingming walked 50 meters away, causing the hooligan to jump in fright at his powerful presence. ¡°A powerful warrior.¡± After leaving the airport, he quickly arrived on the streets. He walked through the colorful streets filled with all forms of pleasure. The management of the outer inds of Magu wasx and weed customers to spend, but the management on the inner ind was strict, prohibiting outsiders from entering. He strolled along the streets, buying snacks and even a mask of a ferocious mutant beast. Eventually, he arrived near the inner ind. ¡°Halt,¡± a bandit shouted angrily from afar. All of them heldser guns. Xu Jingming wore a ferocious mutant beast mask, which made the bandits feel that he had bad intentions. ¡°Outsiders are prohibited from entering the inner ind of Magu.¡± The bandits¡¯ eyes were filled with killing intent. The leader said, ¡°Take off your mask, raise your hands, and kneel on the ground.¡± The masked Xu Jingming said in a low voice, ¡°Get lost if you want to live.¡± The moment that was said, the bandits¡¯ expressions changed. ¡°You¡¯re on the inner ind of Magu now, buddy. Even the President can¡¯t enter without permission! Who gave you the right to trespass?¡± The lead bandit sneered, while the surroundingser weapons automatically aimed at Xu Jingming from afar. There was also arge number of surveinceworks covering it. All kinds of weapons were locked and loaded. Xu Jingming smirked at the bandits¡¯ threats as well as theser weapons aimed at him along with the multiple surveince weapon. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that Magu Ind wees all kinds of criminals. As long as they can make it here, you¡¯ll protect them from the seven human countries. Sounds like you guys are pretty powerful.¡± He knew that the Magu Gang was one of the top three gangs in the Eastern Cloud Nation, with tens of thousands of members on Magu Ind alone. They had turned the ind into a military fortress, using all kinds of weapons and surveince to protect their territory. ¡°Take off your mask, raise your hands, and kneel on the ground,¡± the lead banditmanded, aiming hisser weapon at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯ll count to three. If you don¡¯tply, theser will tear you apart.¡± ¡°Kneel,¡± the other bandits shouted angrily. ¡°One! Two!¡± The bandit leader¡¯s killing intent was palpable as he prepared to fire. ¡°Three!¡± Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Suddenly, dozens ofsers shot out, enveloping Xu Jingming in a deadly of light. Chapter 708 - 708 Crushing Everything (1) 708 Crushing Everything (1) The bandits on Magu Ind were the most ruthless and inhuman gang in Eastern Cloud. They eagerly wielded theirser weapons as they attacked the fierce Xu Jingming, who was wearing a mask. They already envisioned the masked man being filled with holes. However, they didn¡¯t understand what it meant to be a 28th-level warrior! Xu Jingming could sense everything on the entire ind, from the sounds and smells to the countless fluctuations. He could clearly perceive everything within a five-kilometer radius, but beyond that range, it all became blurry. Even the rolling dew on leaves or the pping wings of mosquitoes couldn¡¯t escape his perception. Xu Jingming could also sense the heavily guarded surveincework, the numerousser cannons, and the patrolling bandits. The technology in this world is not bad, and the Magu Gang spared no expense in running Magu Ind. The outer ind is quite rxed, while the inner ind is nketed by a surveincework that leaves no blind spots. Even I¡­ can¡¯t infiltrate without causing amotion. Xu Jingming¡¯s figure flickered assers shot toward him one after another. The bandits¡¯sers hit the spot where he was originally standing. In terms of movement speed, Xu Jingming naturally couldn¡¯t keep up withsers. However, he was already dodging the weapons the moment they were activated. Whoosh. Like a gust of wind, Xu Jingming dashed past the bandits, leaving them no time to react. Theser cannons malfunctioned, and all of them were damaged. ¡°Where is he?¡± The bandits were a little stunned. Then, they realized that air was leaking from their necks as blood flowed out. All of them sped their necks in horror. It turned out that just a few gusts of wind from a finger had sliced through their necks. Theser cannons were either warped or damaged. It was impossible to tell what weapon had damaged them. ¡­ In the surveince center on Magu Ind¡¯s inner ind. ¡°Enemy invasion.¡± ¡°The defense weapon system is useless against him!¡± ¡°How is that possible?¡± The members of the surveince center found it hard to believe. The technological weapons of the seven human nations were powerful, and the Magu Gang had put a lot of effort into building the ind. A one-armed man stared at the figure shing across the projection. ¡°Magu Ind¡¯s defense weapon system can fend off martial artists below Lv. 25. It¡¯s impossible for any martial artist from the seven human countries to break through the defense system!¡± ¡°From his movement speed, he¡¯s probably only at Lv. 20. How can the defensive weapons not stop him?¡± The one-armed leader was incredulous. The other gang members were also puzzled. For the seven human countries to stand tall in the forest of all species, they relied on numerous technological weapons. Weapon systems at the national level could even threaten Lv. 30 warriors! It was challenging for other races to take down the tough nut that was the human race. Magu Ind¡¯s defense weapon system was not as powerful as a country¡¯s, but it could defend against Lv. 25 warriors. But now, the defense system couldn¡¯t stop the masked man! ¡°He¡¯s heading straight toward our surveince center.¡± ¡°He¡¯sing.¡± ¡°How does he know this is the surveince center?¡± The gang members were extremely rmed. Boom! The gang members looked up in horror as the entire building exploded and copsed. Countless rocks crashed down, burying all the gang members in the building. The masked Xu Jingming looked at the copsed fortress-like building. He had destroyed it with a single punch¡­ My control over this punch¡¯s strength was perfect. It shattered all the machines in the surveince center. Xu Jingming was very satisfied. From the beginning to the end¡­ he had only disyed the destructive power of a Lv. 20 warrior. Of course, he avoided the defense system with his Lv. 28 senses. Xu Jingming turned his head and looked in a direction, feeling a little puzzled. Why is Ni Yun, the second daughter of the Ni family, here? ¡­ In a brightly lit building on Magu Ind¡¯s inner ind, a group of well-dressed people sat. ¡°Next up is Lot 20,¡± the host said with a smile. A terrified young girl sat on a chair beside him. Her hands and feet were fixed to the chair, and dozens of girls were imprisoned in the cage behind her. They were all subsequent lot items. Ni Yun was one of the dozens of imprisoned girls. Ni Yun¡¯s face was pale, and her heart was filled with despair. She had been traveling with her friends three days ago, but who would have thought that the entire team would be kidnapped by bandits in an aircraft? All of them suffered different fates. Some had their organs harvested for sale, some were made ves, and others were taken away for experiments¡­ She was sent to Magu Ind and auctioned here. I¡¯m actually being auctioned off. Ni Yun looked down at the number 25 mark on her chest. It would be her turn soon. ¡°Lot 20 is 23 years old this year, and she¡¯s a Lv. 3 warrior. She¡¯s also a virgin and has lived a luxurious life since childhood. Look at how wless her skin is. ording to our Magu Ind¡¯s appraisal, she¡¯s a top-notch B3 auction item,¡± the host said with a smile. ¡°The starting price is 1.5 million.¡± ¡°Two million.¡± ¡°2.1 million.¡± Immediately, the guests started bidding. With the Magu Gang¡¯s strength, they dared to do all kinds of businesses that could bring in money! They ignored thew and engaged in all sorts of businesses¡ªprotection of criminals, human trafficking, organ trafficking, gambling, loans, robbery, and more. A beautiful girl could easily be sold for millions. Just a hundred of them would be worth hundreds of millions. Human society hated human trafficking, but so what? Human trafficking was highly profitable. The seven human countries were powerless against therge number of criminals protected by the inner Magu Ind. Chapter 709 - 709 Crushing Everything (2) 709 Crushing Everything (2) In a private room sat one of the top three core executives of the Magu Gang. He was a middle-aged man with a thick beard and cold eyes. ¡°Shenyi, the enemy has invaded the inner ind.¡± ¡°The defense system can¡¯t stop him at all. He¡¯s heading to our surveince center.¡± ¡°Not good. He¡¯s here.¡± The middle-aged man looked at everything on the projection. As the surveince center copsed, all signals were cut. ¡°Magu Ind¡¯s inner ind defense system can¡¯t stop him? How is that possible? There¡¯s no one in the human race that exceeds Lv. 25. Impossible!¡± The middle-aged man¡¯s eyes were cold. ¡°There¡¯s a high chance that there¡¯s collusion between internal and external forces. Someone inside is manipting the defense system to help him intrude.¡± ¡°A traitor on Magu Ind? And one who can control the defense system?¡± The middle-aged man didn¡¯t think too much about it. ¡°Let¡¯s leave. It¡¯s no longer safe here.¡± The middle-aged man got up and left, ignoring the auction. Boom! Suddenly, a terrifying force crashed through theyers of walls, and a hand instantly grabbed the middle-aged man¡¯s neck. Boom! A ssyer shattered before they appeared in the middle of the auction venue. Xu Jingming, wearing a ferocious mask, grabbed the middle-aged man¡¯s neck like he was holding a chick and swept his gaze across the auction venue. He also saw the auction items imprisoned in cages, including Ni Yun. Ni Yun is actually here. If I hadn¡¯te today, she would¡¯ve been sold, Xu Jingming thought. Although the Ni sisters had lived a privileged life since childhood and the Ni family had some wealth, an ordinary merchant family was nothing in front of the Magu Gang. ¡°I¡¯m Magu Shenyi! The leader of the Magu Gang is my grandfather, and I¡¯ll be the next boss,¡± the middle-aged man struggled to breathe as he revealed his identity. He was afraid the other party would crush him to death without knowing who he was. ¡°I had to barge in to enter Magu Ind¡¯s inner ind.¡± Xu Jingming held the middle-aged man¡¯s neck and smiled at the guests. ¡°But guests like you can sit here in your fancy clothes. You must be Magu Ind¡¯s most loyal customers.¡± The guests present sensed that something was amiss. ¡°Human trafficking? The Magu Gang deserves to die, and so do all of you,¡± Xu Jingming said softly, still wearing his ferocious mask. The moment he said that, the expressions of all the guests changed. ¡°My master is the first heir to the Iron Cloud family! Regardless of which faction you¡¯re from, you can¡¯t touch my master!¡± ¡°Warrior, do you know who I am?¡± An elder stepped forward angrily. He was also an important figure in the Eastern Cloud Nation. ¡°Dealing with the Magu Gang is trivial. The guests present are all from the seven human nations; you can¡¯t afford to offend them. Don¡¯t cause trouble for the family behind you,¡± a woman said coldly with her legs crossed. ¡°Hahaha, I¡¯m so afraid.¡± Xu Jingming held the middle-aged man¡¯s neck andughed, his voice resounding. The guests¡¯ expressions changed. ¡°Stopughing.¡± ¡°Stop.¡± The customers covered their ears in pain as bodyguards charged at Xu Jingming. Bam! Bam! Bam! Suddenly, in front of Xu Jingming, whether it was the charging bodyguards, the sitting guests, or the standing gang members, their bodies exploded into a bloody mist. This scene stunned Magu Shenyi, the middle-aged man. ¡°They¡¯re dead? All of them?¡± The middle-aged man found it unbelievable. The gang members standing elsewhere were also trembling. ¡°The bodyguards of these guests are all Lv. 18 warriors. How did they explode into a bloody mist from soundwaves?¡± The middle-aged man looked at the masked man in horror and found him too terrifying and crazy. Xu Jingming looked at the spreading blood mist. ¡°A bunch of scumbags!¡± The security in the seven human countries is terrible and chaotic. I¡¯ll be living in this world for centuries or even millennia, Xu Jingming thought. When I can publicly disy my strength, I¡¯ll also reshape the order of the seven human countries. The premise for him to publicly disy his strength was to be capable of being at the forefront of the myriad species. Perhaps he wasn¡¯t first, but he had to be among the best. That would be the time to publicly reveal his strength and rebuild the order of the human race. As for now? Xu Jingming thought nothing of casually crushing some scum. ¡°You killed so many esteemed guests from the seven human countries?¡± The middle-aged man looked at Xu Jingming and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Do you know what kind of revenge is in store for you?¡± ¡°Revenge?¡± Xu Jingming smiled. He wore a ferocious mask andughed evilly. ¡°Haha, I¡¯m so afraid!¡± With augh, an invisible fluctuation spread out. The gang members¡¯ hearts silently exploded as they copsed. ¡°They¡¯re all dead?¡± The middle-aged man was rmed. He didn¡¯t even notice the masked man moving, and the other gang members were dead. Boom! Xu Jingming grabbed the middle-aged man and shed, disappearing from their spot and arriving in an empty hall. ¡°Wait here.¡± Xu Jingming threw the middle-aged man to the ground. The middle-aged many there, unable to move. Three secondster. Whoosh. The masked man threw another person over¡ªit was a fatty who weighed more than 500 kilograms. When the fatty saw Magu Shenyi, he said in horror, ¡°Young Master Magu, I can¡¯t move. I can¡¯t feel my entire body.¡± Five secondster, the masked man threw another person in¡ªa beautiful woman. ¡°Alright, the three of you are the only high-ranking members of the Magu Gang on the ind.¡± Xu Jingming looked at them. His ears could pick up all the voices on the ind, so he naturally knew who they were. Magu Shenyi, the fatty, and the woman looked at each other. Most of the Magu Gang¡¯s upper echelons kept their identities a secret, but the masked man knew everything. ¡°How much liquid cash do you have?¡± Xu Jingming tapped open his watch and disyed an ount. ¡°Transfer all the money to this ount at the Myriad Species Bank.¡± Since it wasn¡¯t yet time to make it public, he had to buy many body tempering techniques with money! Xu Jingming felt that¡­ plundering Magu Ind should be enough for him to buy subsequent body tempering techniques. This way, he could also paralyze the subsequent investigators. The investigators would never expect that after killing so many esteemed guests and plundering Magu Ind, the reason for the attack was actually Oilwind. ¡­ The Magu Gang is really useless! They were left to manage Magu Ind and manage this money-squandering den. They were also equipped with sufficiently strong defensive weapon systems, but they were still invaded by the enemy. On the outer ind of Magu Ind, a white-haired elder wearing a hat walked step by step to the inner ind. He¡¯s only a 20th-level warrior, yet I¡¯ll have to get my hands dirty. I¡¯m only here on Magu Ind to retire. Forget it. I¡¯ll treat it as some exercise and crush the kid. The white-haired elder¡¯s eyes were cold. Chapter 710 - 710 Matter of Convenience (1) 710 Matter of Convenience (1) In the empty hall. Magu Shenyi, the portly man, and the young woman copsed to the ground, their limbs limp. ¡°Transfer?¡± The portly man immediately smiled obsequiously and said, ¡°The gang¡¯s capital management is very strict. Large deposits and withdrawals of funds on Magu Ind require multiple authorizations. Transferringrge sums of money from the gang boss¡¯s ount also requires the boss¡¯s personal authorization. The three of us can¡¯t transfer too much money at all.¡± ¡°The reason the gang has strict rules for transferring funds is that they¡¯re also worried a traitor will transfer out all the funds,¡± Magu Shenyi exined. ¡°The amount we can transfer is very limited.¡± The woman hurriedly nodded. There was indeed a limit to what they could transfer. Moreover, they had worked hard for so many years. Money was their lifeblood, so they weren¡¯t willing to transfer it out so easily. ¡°From the looks of it, you¡¯re really not afraid of death,¡± Xu Jingming remarked with an amused chuckle. ¡°No, no, no,¡± the portly man hurriedly said. ¡°Your Excellency, do you know about the Jinhuang family?¡± ¡°Threatening me?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned cold. Magu Shenyi berated hispanion. ¡°Why would His Excellency care about the Jinhuang family? All the esteemed guests in the auction hall were killed because they angered His Excellency.¡± ¡°All of them?¡± The portly man and the young woman were stunned. All the guests from the seven human countries were killed? This masked man was simply crazy. To a lunatic, he didn¡¯t care about any of the factions in the seven human countries. Why would he care about the Jinhuang family? Magu Shenyi immediately gazed at Xu Jingming obsequiously. ¡°Your Excellency, I believe you know that the Magu Gang is backed by the strongest family in Eastern Cloud, the Jinhuang family. Our Magu Gang is only the Jinhuang family¡¯s dog.¡± ¡°Why hasn¡¯t Eastern Cloud done anything to Magu Ind? It¡¯s not that they don¡¯t have the ability to do so, but the Jinhuang family doesn¡¯t allow it,¡± Magu Shenyi exined. ¡°Our gang appears to have a very high ie, but arge amount of annual profits have to be handed over to the Jinhuang family.¡± ¡°The number one family in Eastern Cloud, the Jinhuang family?¡± Xu Jingming suddenly looked out. ¡°It looks like the Jinhuang family doesn¡¯t trust you either. They even arranged for experts on the ind.¡± ¡°Experts from the Jinhuang family?¡± Magu Shenyi, the portly man, and the young woman were stunned. As the core upper echelons of the gang, they naturally knew who the highest ruler on the ind was! It was the retired old man. ¡°He¡¯s here. I¡¯ll finish him off first.¡± Xu Jingming disappeared from the hall after saying that. ¡°Jinhuang Yi is a legendary warrior who reached Lv. 20 800 years ago. With his current strength, even if he¡¯s not number one in the seven human countries, he¡¯s among the strongest,¡± Magu Shenyi lowered his voice and said, ¡°This mysterious expert actually dares to fight him?¡± ¡°ording to the intelligence, Jinhuang Yi¡¯s strength is estimated to be at Lv. 23,¡± the woman said in shock. ¡°He¡¯s stationed on Magu Ind, but he¡¯s indeed retired. After all, he¡¯s in his 900s.¡± ¡°This mysterious person is a little crazy,¡± the portly man whispered. ¡°He killed all the esteemed guests of the seven human countries in one go, and now, he¡¯s going to fight Jinhuang Yi!¡± ¡­ The white-haired elder wearing a hat was slightly hunchbacked and thin, but he had a tall frame. His eyes under his white brows appeared turbid. He walked on the street, and his figure turned into a blur as he quickly arrived at the inner ind. Leaves fell under the slightly-cold night wind. The white-haired elder suddenly stopped, and a figure wearing a ferocious mask appeared in front of him. ¡°What a young aura.¡± Jinhuang Yi smiled and sighed. ¡°Every time I sense a young aura, I feel the beauty of youth. I¡¯m even willing to exchange everything I have for a young body. Unfortunately¡­ it¡¯s impossible.¡± ¡°You¡¯re young, boy. Why¡¯d youe to Magu Ind to seek your own death?¡± Jinhuang Yi shook his head and sighed. Xu Jingming stared at him. ¡°Are you feeling very confident, Jinhuang Yi?¡± ¡°If you¡¯ve fought countless battles over the past 1,000 years, you¡¯d have forged unbreakable confidence like mine.¡± Jinhuang Yi¡¯s eyes glinted with absolute belief. ¡°I became a legend at 125 years old. After more than 800 years, I¡¯ve reached a height that¡¯s almost beyond the human race.¡± ¡°A height almost beyond the human race?¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°How high is that?¡± Jinhuang Yi smirked. ¡°Very few people in the entire Eastern Cloud have reached this limit. Even among the seven human countries¡­ I may not be the strongest, but no one should be able to defeat me.¡± It was tough to reach Lv. 20, which made one a legend. Every level up after that was a breakthrough of the human limit. Jinhuang Yi had a reason for his confidence. ¡°You became a legend at such a young age. Too bad you¡¯ll die here today.¡± Jinhuang Yi shook his head. ¡°Jinhuang Yi, let me teach you a lesson,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Never be arrogant! There¡¯s a frog that lives in a well, thinking the sky is as big as the mouth of a well. One day, it jumped out of the well and saw the vast sky. Only then did it realize¡­ the sky is really big.¡± ¡°But isn¡¯t the sky it sees after jumping out of the well just another bigger well?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°No matter how impressive you are, always be humble.¡± ¡°Otherwise, you¡¯re just a pompous frog.¡± Jinhuang Yiughed. ¡°Haha! Boy, what you¡¯re saying is amusing, but life and death is determined by strength, not words! I¡¯ll p you 18 times to make you realize this.¡± Chapter 711 - 711 Matter of Convenience (2) 711 Matter of Convenience (2) Whoosh. The old man sprang into action, his hat fluttering behind him as he moved at top speed. Jinhuang Yi¡¯s white brows furrowed, and his eyes turned cold. He transformed into a blur and swung his right hand to p Xu Jingming¡¯s face. Being lectured by others was the thing he loathed most after living for so long. ¡°You¡¯re quite the talker!¡± Jinhuang Yi ruthlessly pped at him. p! A deafening sound echoed through the air. Jinhuang Yi¡¯s face contorted as he was sent flying by the p, but Xu Jingming¡¯s right hand didn¡¯t stop there. Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! Pa! In a split second, Jinhuang Yi was propelled backwards and pped 18 times in a row. Despite his tough muscles and hardened skull from years of cultivation, his skull was still deformed. The corners of his eyes werecerated, and his face was covered in blood. As he soared through the air, he collided with the street¡¯s trees and foliage. He struggled to maintain his bnce, carving two deep grooves into the ground before finally stabilizing himself after being hurled dozens of meters. His face was disfigured and bloody, and the veins on his body bulged as he stared at Xu Jingming in disbelief. Xu Jingming examined his right hand andmented softly, ¡°You¡¯re too weak.¡± ¡°It¡¯s impossible¡­ This can¡¯t be happening.¡± Jinhuang Yi¡¯s understanding of the past 900 years was shattered. Someone had pped him in the face at close range! He hadn¡¯t even had time to react? After 18 consecutive blows, he waspletely drained and unable to resist? ¡°I must have been careless and lost the upper hand, resulting in me being repeatedly beaten.¡± Jinhuang Yi quickly regained hisposure. His gaze at Xu Jingming grew even more crazed. ¡°I won¡¯t give you a chance this time!¡± Boom! Jinhuang Yi transformed into a terrifying blur, slicing through the air with a deafening whistle. As he approached, he unleashed a stream of light from his waist! Since it was a life-and-death battle, martial artists would employ weapons. Jinhuang Yi used a soft sword as a belt. With his control over strength, the soft sword was extremely sharp and could be either soft or hard. It could change directions and was unpredictable. ¡°Die!¡± Jinhuang Yi¡¯s expression twisted into a ferocious snarl. He had previously intended to tease Xu Jingming with a p, but now he was furious. He gave it his all and even unleashed his weapon! But Xu Jingming remained unfazed. The moment Jinhuang Yi drew near, he swung his palm! This time, he raised his right hand high and brought it down with unimaginable speed. Huh? As Jinhuang Yi brandished his sword, he also sensed the masked man¡¯s palm strike. Just as he sensed it, the palm struck his head! But he didn¡¯t have time to react. How fast! This was the only thought in Jinhuang Yi¡¯s mind. Then, he lost consciousness under the devastating blow. Bang!!! There was a deafening explosion! Xu Jingming¡¯s palm strike sent Jinhuang Yi hurtling into the ground like a cannonball. The impact created a massive crater over ten meters in diameter. In the centery Jinhuang Yi¡¯s battered body. Blood covered his form, and his bones were shattered. His head was grotesquely deformed, and the area around him was stained crimson. However, the vitality of a Lv. 23 legendary warrior was too tenacious. His injuries were quickly brought under control, and his wounds visibly healed. In just three seconds, Jinhuang Yi regained consciousness and recovered more than half of his strength in ten seconds. He gazed up at the masked man standing over him. Jinhuang Yi fell to his knees, pleading, ¡°Your Excellency, I was wrong and arrogant. Please spare me. I¡¯m willing to serve you, and our entire Jinhuang family is willing to serve you.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need,¡± the masked man spoke softly. ¡°The Jinhuang family is the strongest in Eastern Cloud. We can do many things for you, Your Excellency,¡± Jinhuang Yi begged, knowing this was his only chance of survival. Xu Jingming¡¯s finger tapped lightly against Jinhuang Yi¡¯s forehead. Jinhuang Yi¡¯s eyes widened. The finger didn¡¯t seem to inflict any physical wounds, but Jinhuang Yi¡¯s brain was turned to mush. ¡°Jinhuang family?¡± Xu Jingming murmured. ¡°I find it repulsive!¡± Jinhuang Yi crumpled to the ground. The infamous Jinhuang Yi breathed hisst here. ¡°I do need some manpower for rebuilding the order of the seven human countries in the future,¡± Xu Jingming pondered as he gazed at the corpse. ¡°But vermin like this aren¡¯t qualified to be my subordinates.¡± With Jinhuang Yi¡¯s corpse in hand, Xu Jingming vanished into thin air. ¡­ In the empty hall. The three core upper echelons of the Magu Gangy there when they suddenly saw the masked man carrying the corpse of a white-haired elder. ¡°That is?¡± The three were stunned. They had once visited the elder! He was the true supreme ruler of the ind. ¡°Jinhuang Yi is dead?¡± They found it hard to believe. The portly man¡¯s eyes turned red as he looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°Your Excellency, if we transfer all our money into your ount, can you spare us? We¡¯re willing to serve you!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll serve you if you spare us,¡± Magu Shenyi and the young woman immediately added. At this moment, they had no illusions. They only wanted to live! ¡°Jinhuang Yi didn¡¯t even get to see my true techniques.¡± Xu Jingming smiled at them. ¡°But you are lucky enough to see it.¡± Magu Shenyi, the portly man, and the young woman suddenly saw the masked man extend his hands. Buzz! In an instant, they vaguely saw a beautiful, enormous flying crane. The crane spread its wings, and they turned into thousands of phantoms as if they had more than a thousand wings. Xu Jingming finally pressed his palms together and looked at Magu Shenyi, the portly man, and the young woman with lifeless eyes. ¡°In this world, you three are the first to witness my ultimate technique, the Heart Divine Weapon Combat Technique. This move is the first of its kind, Thousand Shadows Flying Crane.¡± Xu Jingming gazed outward. ¡°This world restricts mental strength too much. Even though my body has reached Lv. 28 and my mental strength is strong enough, it¡¯s still confined to this world¡¯sws!¡± The world¡¯sws greatly limit one¡¯s mental strength. However, every species of the myriad has physical and mental strength, Xu Jingming realized. The mind can influence the other, and my Heart Divine Weapon Combat Technique can also affect the mind of others. High-dimensional lifeforms of the Heart Realm lineage naturally had to use their advantage to createbat techniques that could affect the mind. Physique was important, and so werebat techniques. ¡°How much can you move?¡± Xu Jingming demanded. ¡°Your Excellency, the gang¡¯s management is strict. We can only move a portion of the funds,¡± Magu Shenyi replied obediently. ¡°But during our management of Magu Ind, we stashed away some profits for ourselves. I have more than three billion in my personal ount.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been in the gang for years, and I¡¯ve umted over two billion,¡± the portly man added. ¡°I can mobilize over eight billion,¡± the woman said. ¡°Six billion of it was given to me by the boss.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and nodded. ¡°No matter how strict the management is, the upper echelons always profit first. Alright, transfer all the funds to the Myriad Species Bank ount.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Excellency.¡± The three, whose minds were controlled, obediently transferred all their umted assets to Xu Jingming¡¯s ount, including the funds in the Magu Gang¡¯s ount which they worked together to transfer a portion of. ¡°Very good.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and flicked his finger. Three gusts of wind emanated from his finger, touching the three of them, and they copsed silently. The three of them were dead! Xu Jingming had never intended to spare the heinous upper echelons of the Magu Gang; he just wanted to earn some money. Though body tempering techniques were precious, he could still buy quite a bit as long as he spent money. As for snatching? It would cause too much of amotion. More than five million high-dimensional lifeforms lurked in the Myriad Species World, so Xu Jingming didn¡¯t want to attract too much attention. I came to Magu Ind, and those who saw my true strength are dead. Xu Jingming surveyed the corpses before him. I can leave Magu Ind after cleaning up. Xu Jingming still remembered clearly that his main goal foring to Magu Ind was to resolve the problem of Oilwind. Killing Jinhuang Yi, Magu Shenyi, and other scumbags and earning some money was just a matter of convenience. Chapter 712 - 712 Another Companion 712 Another Companion The surveince center on the inner ind of Magu Ind had been destroyed, leaving the bandits blind. The deaths of the three core upper echelons had only worsened the situation, causing a panic among the residents. ¡°Oilwind.¡± Xu Jingming was taking a quick stroll on the inner ind as though it was his back garden. He moved at an rming pace, covering 100 meters with each step, and without the surveince, he silently arrived at a residential area. What¡¯s going on today? Oilwind was on his balcony, watching some gang members rush into the distance. Why are the patrols running away in a panic? Also, what was that sound? What happened? Xu Jingming had destroyed the surveince center with a single punch, causing chaos on the ind. Magu Ind has been stable for years, and even Eastern Cloud can¡¯t do anything to it. It should be nothing. Oilwind walked back to his room, unaware that he was the reason for the unprecedented crisis. I¡¯ve transferred all thepany¡¯s funds. I¡¯ll hide on Magu Ind for a year before going overseas, Oilwind thought to himself. It¡¯s enough tost me for the rest of my life. Magu Ind is safe, but it¡¯s too expensive. The annual protection fee is ten million. Suddenly, a voice interrupted his thoughts. ¡°Oilwind.¡± Startled, Oilwind looked up and saw a blurry figure standing on his balcony. ¡°You, you¡­¡± He stuttered, thinking it was another fugitive living on the inner ind. ¡°Bro, we live on the inner ind and can¡¯t kill each other.¡± ¡°Do you still remember Jing Yulong?¡± the figure asked. Oilwind was surprised. Jing Yulong? Jing Yulong has sent someone to deal with me despite me being on Magu Ind¡¯s inner ind? He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest and copsed to the ground, his hand sping his chest. Xu Jingming walked out onto the balcony and watched Oilwind take hisst breath. In the early days of my descent into this world, I only wanted to cultivate peacefully. I didn¡¯t want to show off or cause trouble, but you forced me to make a move. Xu Jingming shook his head gently, before turning to leave. ¡­ Xu Jingming walked around the inner ind, his senses extending up to five kilometers. He could clearly see the ¡®crimes¡¯ that were happening on the entire inner ind, causing his eyes to turn cold. ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°Halt.¡± A group of well-equipped bandits outside a building heldser weapons and confronted him from afar. Xu Jingming wore a ferocious mask and muttered, ¡°A bunch of scum.¡± His words seemed weak, but they silently struck the bandits¡¯ bodies. They revealed terrified expressions, feeling as though their bodies were uncontroble bombs. Finally, their bodies exploded like watermelons. ¡°Stop him.¡± ¡°An enemy invasion!¡± The chaos spread through the building. Xu Jingming took a step and crossed dozens of meters, appearing in front of the building and punching the wall with lightning-like force. The first half of the building copsed like gravel under the precise control over his force, but the second half remained intact. The force transmitted into the building, deforming the bandits¡¯ bodies and causing them to die tragic deaths with blood flowing out from all seven orifices. ¡°A powerful warrior.¡± ¡°Run!¡± The bandits who survived gave up all resistance, their spirits broken. Xu Jingming continued walking, flicking his finger to kill some of the remaining gang members. Inside the second half of the building, hundreds of people were imprisoned, including children, women, and young men. They looked out in unease and horror. ¡°Mom, is that the person here to save us?¡± a child asked softly, his arms around a woman¡¯s leg. The woman covered the child¡¯s mouth, and Xu Jingming nced at them before leaving. If I let them out now, they¡¯ll get lost in the chaos and probably die, he thought to himself. Xu Jingming continued to destroy several sinful ces on Magu Ind and wreaked havoc on the defense weapon system. The most intimidating thing on Magu Ind¡¯s inner ind was the defense weapon system. Xu Jingming had destroyed the surveince center, and now he was destroying all the weapons he saw. ¡­ In the auction center on the inner ind, Ni Yun and the other girls were still trapped in their cages, terrified and uneasy. Xu Jingming appeared in the middle of the hall, wearing a ferocious mask. He casually picked up amunicator from the corpses on the ground, and a projection of a smiling female police officer appeared. ¡°This is the National Security Center. How may I help you?¡± The policewoman was a little surprised to see Xu Jingming wearing a ferocious mask. ¡°Lady, I¡¯d like to make a police report,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Please speak,¡± the policewoman said. ¡°This is the auction center of Magu Ind¡¯s inner ind,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ve already destroyed the inner ind and the defense weapon system. You can send someone to take over this ce.¡± The policewoman was taken aback. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°There are over 1,000 trafficked people on the inner ind of Magu Ind. Please settle them down,¡± Xu Jingming continued with a smile. ¡°Also, please pass on a message to your director, Zhang Beixiu, and the family head of the Jinhuang family, Jinhuang Fuchen. If these pitiful people aren¡¯t settled down, they can forget about living.¡± ¡°This is just a kind reminder.¡± Xu Jingming held up a corpse. ¡°Also, don¡¯t rebuild Magu Ind. I don¡¯t like this ce. This is Jinhuang Yi¡¯s corpse, and it¡¯s a warning to the Jinhuang family!¡± The policewoman¡¯s expression changed drastically. ¡°Jinhuang Yi?¡± Almost everyone who had any ambitions in martial arts knew the name Jinhuang Yi. He was a legendary warrior who had be famous in Eastern Cloud. ¡°Lady, I¡¯ll sign off now.¡± Xu Jingming smiled in a friendly manner, crushing themunicator and leaving the auction center. He didn¡¯t save Ni Yun on purpose. There were many trafficked people, and saving only one would only bring her trouble. ¡­ Xu Jingming piloted his small aircraft and left the huge airport. Most of the area around the airport wasn¡¯t monitored, since the outer ind was veryx. After more than an hour, Xu Jingming returned to Jianghan City. After dealing with Oilwind, I can live a quiet life again, he thought as he put down the spear case on his back and looked at the ck bag covering it. The ck cloth bag wasmon, and he carried the spear case most of the time when he was outside. With the spear in hand, his strength increased greatly. ******* Meanwhile, arge number of police officers from Eastern Cloud arrived at Magu Ind on over 100 military aircraft. Zhang Beixiu walked with a plump man, surrounded by arge number of police officers on the inner ind of Magu Ind. ¡°Director, almost all the Magu Gang members have fled the ind,¡± a police officer reported. ¡°We rushed over in just two hours. Tens of thousands of gang members left Magu Ind in two hours?¡± Zhang Beixiu shook his head. ¡°Our internal department is filled with spies.¡± He nced at the plump man beside him. ¡°That person was too terrifying. He scared off all the gang members, right?¡± the man replied with a smile. This plump man was the uncrowned king of Eastern Cloud¡ªthe family head of the Jinhuang family, Jinhuang Fuchen. ¡°Where¡¯s Elder Jinhuang Yi¡¯s corpse?¡± Jinhuang Fuchen asked. ¡°At the auction center on the ind,¡± a police officer replied. ¡°Let¡¯s go over,¡± Director Zhang Beixiu said. They arrived at the auction center with a group of people. The women in the cages had been released and were registering their information, including Ni Yun. She immediately noticed the arrival of Zhang Beixiu and Jinhuang Fuchen. ¡°Jinhuang Yi¡¯s corpse.¡± A police officer pointed at the corpse covered in a blue cloth. Zhang Beixiu and Jinhuang Fuchen stepped forward to take a look. Both were legendary warriors, with one being a high-ranking member of Eastern Cloud¡¯s police and the other the uncrowned king. ¡°There aren¡¯t any serious wounds on the surface,¡± Zhang Beixiu lifted the blue cloth and looked at the corpse. ¡°From the looks of it, it¡¯s an internal injury¡ªan internal injury capable of killing Jinhuang Yi. This person¡¯s strength is terrifying.¡± Jinhuang Fuchen looked at the corpse in confusion. ¡°Director, many of the guests participating in this auction are important figures from the seven human countries.¡± A police officer handed the information list to the director. Zhang Beixiu¡¯s expression changed when he saw the list. ¡°This murderer is crazy.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve restored a portion of the auction center¡¯s surveince data. Director, take a look.¡± Another female police officer walked over, and a video appeared on the projection, attracting Zhang Beixiu and Jinhuang Fuchen¡¯s attention. In the video, among the many guests, a female customer crossed her legs and said coldly, ¡°Dealing with the Magu Gang is trivial. The guests present are all from the seven human nations; you can¡¯t afford to offend them. Don¡¯t cause trouble for the family behind you.¡± ¡°Hahaha, I¡¯m so afraid.¡± Xu Jingming¡ªwho was holding Magu Shenyi back thenughed. Hisughter caused the customers to cover their ears in pain, and the seemingly strong bodyguards exploded into a bloody mist. The video shocked Zhang Beixiu and Jinhuang Fuchen. ¡°Just augh can kill so many people, including Lv. 18 warriors,¡± Zhang Beixiu murmured. ¡°When did our Eastern Cloud Nation produce such a figure?¡± ¡­ Late at night. Jinhuang Fuchen returned to his luxurious residence in Jianghan City and watched the videos gathered from Magu Ind. Whoosh. A phantom suddenly appeared, condensing into a thin man with short hair and a scarred face. His eyes were cold and emotionless. When Jinhuang Fuchen saw this, he immediately bowed respectfully. ¡°Your Excellency.¡± ¡°This is the mysterious expert you mentioned?¡± the thin man asked, watching the video. ¡°Yes, Elder Jinhuang Yi died at his hands without any detectable fatal injuries,¡± Jinhuang Fuchen answered. ¡°The elder¡¯s corpse has been brought back. Your Excellency, you can take a look.¡± ¡°The brain,¡± the thin man said. Jinhuang Fuchen was stunned. ¡°Jinhuang Yi¡¯s fatal injury is his brain,¡± the thin man continued. ¡°The force transmitted to Jinhuang Yi¡¯s brain was so powerful that it turned it into mush.¡± ¡°I see,¡± Jinhuang Fuchen replied, unsurprised that the other party knew the cause of injury without seeing Jinhuang Yi. ¡°We checked all the videos on Magu Ind and confirmed that the murderer bought a mask on the outer ind.¡± Jinhuang Fuchen pulled up a video. In the video, Xu Jingming bought a mask and deliberately smiled at the surveince footage. ¡°We can tell what he looks like from this video, but we can¡¯t find out his identity even with our databases on slightly famous figures in the seven human countries,¡± Jinhuang Fuchen said. ¡°Because he changed his appearance,¡± the thin man said calmly. ¡°At his strength, he can be a three-meter-tall giant or a one-meter-tall dwarf. His facial bones and muscles can also be easily changed. The looks you see are all faked.¡± ¡°All faked?¡± Jinhuang Fuchen was surprised. ¡°Collect information on him in secret,¡± the thin man said indifferently, ¡°but don¡¯t be his enemy! Not to mention the Jinhuang family¡­ All the families in Eastern Cloud together are nothing to him.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Excellency,¡± Jinhuang Fuchen replied respectfully. The thin man watched the video and smiled. What a good day. I¡¯ve discovered another high-dimensionalpanion. I wonder who will go further between you and me? Chapter 713 - 713 A Hundred Years 713 A Hundred Years In the blink of an eye, more than a century had passed since Xu Jingming descended into this world. The Fire Dautra Body Tempering Technique is truly unique, Xu Jingming thought to himself as he restrained his aura. My body tempering technique can still improve after absorbing the essence of this technique. However, I¡¯ve already gathered the body tempering techniques of the seven human countries, including the three most important paramount body tempering techniques and 125 legendary body tempering techniques. Years ago, after receiving a significant sum of money from Magu Ind, he had focused on self-improvement and used the money to purchase many body tempering techniques. There were over 100 legendary body tempering techniques in the seven human countries, with rtively low confidentiality. However, the three paramount body tempering techniques couldn¡¯t be bought with money, and Xu Jingming had to use his strength to force a sale to acquire them. I¡¯ve spent a hundred years slowly digesting these techniques, and I¡¯m almost done. Xu Jingming nodded. His clone in the outside world was a high-dimensional Eternal lifeform, and his thinking speed was terrifying. He could have finished digesting them in a month, but Xu Jingming took his time, deducing many evolutionary versions of each technique he had obtained and striving to perfect them until he could no longer improve further. I¡¯ve drawn on the essence of many body tempering techniques in the seven human countries, Xu Jingming noted. With my intelligence and the help of a high-dimensional Eternal lifeform¡¯s thought process, I¡¯ve created the Jing Body Tempering Technique. This technique was the culmination of his wisdom, surpassing the body tempering techniques of the seven human countries by countless times. With this technique, my body has reached Lv. 50! But the further one goes, the harder it is to improve. This is because my body tempering method is already perfect. Xu Jingming also felt pressured. Whoosh! Xu Jingming went to the bathroom to change before stepping out into the heavily guarded manor. ¡°Family Head.¡± A bodyguard bowed respectfully. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°To thepany.¡± ¡°Yes, sir.¡± A luxurious aircraft soon descended, and Xu Jingming boarded it. Over the past century, Xu Jingming had be the family head of the Jing family. Although he had hidden much of his strength, his public strength made him a legendary warrior. The Jing family¡¯s ancestor was in his 900s, and he could pass away at any time. 50 years ago, he handed the position of family head to Xu Jingming. On the rooftop of a skyscraper in Jianghan City, an aircraft slowly descended, and Xu Jingming disembarked. ¡°Family Head.¡± ¡°Boss.¡± The upper echelons of the corporation greeted him respectfully. Since Xu Jingming became the family head, he had relocated the Jing Group¡¯s headquarters to Jianghan City. ¡°Boss.¡± Ni Yun, a middle-aged woman who had matured significantly since theirst meeting, nodded. ¡°We¡¯ve collected three morebat videos today.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and walked to his office, with Ni Yun following beside him. After the Magu Ind incident, Ni Yun had returned to Jianghan City, be more mature, and kept a low profile. Sheter got married and had a daughter but divorced a few yearster to focus on her career. When the Jing Group began recruiting on a massive scale after relocating to Jianghan City, she was one of the recruits. As she was trusted by Xu Jingming, Ni Yun grew step by step and became a core member of the corporation after more than 50 years. ¡°Boss, these are the threetestbat videos.¡± Ni Yun yed three videos on the projection after entering the office. Xu Jingming sat calmly in his chair and watched. The first video showed a figure more than 60 meters tall, towering like a hill, with greenish-brown skin. He leapt down from a huge bird in the sky and struck the ground with a punch, causing a shockwave that shattered countless buildings and took countless lives. Three figures fled into the distance from the ruined city. ¡°Haha, do you think you can escape?¡± The Mountain Demon powerhouseughed loudly, his towering figure and huge steps allowing him to catch up to one of the escapees¡ªa Dwarf¡ªin a matter of seconds. The Dwarf powerhouse was forced to fight, but in just three moves, he was pulverized by the two huge palms of the Mountain Demon powerhouse. ¡°Dwarfs are really weak.¡± The Mountain Demonughed. The other two Dwarf powerhouses had already fled. Ni Yun exined, ¡°This mysterious powerhouse from the Mountain Demons reduced a city with a diameter of over 30 kilometers to ruins with a single punch, reaching Lv. 47 in human strength standards.¡± Although Ni Yun had seen many such videos, her heart still trembled. This was because the previous Myriad Species Arena champion¡¯s strength was only at Lv. 35. And from the videos she had recently gathered, the mysterious powerhouses of the various races were at least Lv. 40. ¡°Next,¡± Xu Jingming said. The second video began. They were two Demon Dragons, one about 200 meters long and the other slightly smaller at 180 meters long. These two Demon Dragons were extremely ferocious, and the strength of their ws and tails was terrifying. They destroyed a city and killed three mysterious powerhouses who were also extremely strong. ¡°ording to their performance in the video, one Demon Dragon¡¯s strength is at Lv. 51, while the other Demon Dragon is about Lv. 48,¡± Ni Yun reported. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression turned solemn. ¡°Next.¡± The third video showed a Giant Ape powerhouse appearing in the Ant Kingdom and killing two mysterious Ant powerhouses. Three Ant powerhouses managed to burrow into the ground and flee. Xu Jingming waved his hand gently. ¡°Leave first.¡± ¡°Yes, Boss.¡± Ni Yun left obediently and closed the door behind her, leaving Xu Jingming with a solemn expression as he watched the final scene of the video¡ªthe Great Ape powerhouse crushing an Ant powerhouse to death with two fingers. It was too unfair! The growth difficulty of powerhouses born into the Ant race was a hundred times harder than that of humans, and countless times harder than that of the Giant Apes. In the past year, many powerful high-dimensional lifeforms have attacked the weaker races. Xu Jingming frowned. They know very well that given enough time, those weak high-dimensional lifeforms can grow to the point of threatening them. With 100 years having passed, high-dimensional lifeforms of powerful species should have discovered that it¡¯s very difficult to increase their strength, so they immediately took action. Every species had a limit. It was easier for powerful species like the Mountain Demons to reach their limits, but much harder for extremely weak species like the Ants and Bees to grow. It took a thousand times more time and effort to reach the limit. In the early stages, the species advantage was massive. The Mountain Demons were generally more than 50 meters tall, and they had strength exceeding Lv. 20 the moment they reached adulthood. Ants had to experience countless difficulties and dangers to reach Lv. 1. Some terrifying existences like half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Overlords are very likely to turn into the weaker species. Therefore, attacking weak powerhouses is the easiest way to eliminate half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Overlords, Xu Jingming thought. Humans are much stronger than the Ants, Bees, and other species, but they are much weaker than the Mountain Demons, Giant Apes, and other species. Xu Jingming frowned slightly. The strength they revealed when attacking weak species might not be their maximum strength. And my maximum strength is only at Lv. 50. Xu Jingming also felt pressured. In this world, technology and weapon materials are useful to warriors below Lv. 30, but increasingly weaker for warriors above Lv. 30. Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. The sturdiest matter in the world can¡¯t match my fist. He used to carry a spear case, but there was no need for that now. Their strongest weapon was their bodies. Buzz. Xu Jingming¡¯s watch suddenly rang. It¡¯s him? Xu Jingming frowned slightly and reached out to tap gently. A deep voice sounded from his watch. ¡°Ming! You must have seen many attack videos recently, right?¡± ¡°They are all high-dimensional lifeforms of powerful species targeting weaker species,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°I¡¯m worried that these powerful species wille to attack our seven human countries.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just as you expected,¡± the deep voice said. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed slightly. ¡°Based on the route two Giant Celestial powerhouses have taken, they might pass by our seven human countries soon,¡± the deep voice continued. ¡°ording to the analysis of many videos, there¡¯s over a 90% chance they will attack the powerhouses of the seven human countries.¡± ¡°The strength of the two Giant Celestial powerhouses in the video is about Lv. 50, but because they were torturing their opponents to death, mypanions and I believe their true maximum strength should be above Lv. 50,¡± the deep voice added. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°We can¡¯t withstand such strength,¡± the deep voice said. ¡°With their senses, they can detect our auras from 50 kilometers away. Therefore, we have to escape early.¡± ¡°Shadow, are you preparing to escape?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°If we don¡¯t escape, are we going to wait for death? We can¡¯t defeat them now. In a few centuries, we might be able to suppress them,¡± the deep voice reasoned. ¡°Do you want to leave with us?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll act alone. Good luck,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°You always act alone.¡± The deep voice sighed helplessly. ¡°I wish you good luck too.¡± Chapter 714 - 714 No Way Out (1) 714 No Way Out (1) Xu Jingming stood by the window lost in thought. Over the past century, he had encountered some high-dimensional lifeforms that had been born into the human race. Among them, he had the best rtionship with Shadow. When they first met, they even fought. Xu Jingming had seriously injured Shadow with a single punch, and Shadow could only escape in a sorry state. Shadow was especially good at escaping. All of them are preparing to flee, Xu Jingming thought to himself. I have to leave too! Staying in the city will only implicate the innocent. A sh at Lv. 50 was something ordinary humans couldn¡¯t endure. Xu Jingming immediately left the corporation headquarters and headed for his parents¡¯ residence. ¡°Our son is here!¡± Yuan Yu, who was watering the flowers in the courtyard, shouted happily. Jing Yulong sat on the sofa in the living room and watched a program on the projection with a silly smile. When he suddenly heard his wife¡¯s shout in the courtyard, he excitedly got up to open the door and saw Xu Jingming walking into the courtyard. ¡°Son, it¡¯s been a while since you visited,¡± Jing Yulong said with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll cook personally today.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll only be here for a short while,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°You need to take a break too. Don¡¯t let work wear you down,¡± Yuan Yu remarked. ¡°You¡¯re a legendary warrior after all. You don¡¯t have to worry about the corporation; just leave it to the nsmen to handle it.¡± Jing Yulong chuckled and said, ¡°Your mother is right. A person¡¯s life is finite. A lifetime of hard work is a lifetime, same goes for a lifetime of happiness. You¡¯re already a legendary warrior, so you should enjoy life.¡± Xu Jingming sat down on the sofa in the living room. ¡°Don¡¯t worry; I know. Oh right, how¡¯s your body tempering?¡± ¡°Son, the effects of your self-created ¡®Longevity Body Tempering Technique¡¯ are really good. I¡¯m already at Lv. 10,¡± Yuan Yu said. ¡°Look, your mother doesn¡¯t have any wrinkles on her face. The more she practices, the younger she bes.¡± ¡°I¡¯m already at Lv. 13,¡± Jing Yulong said. ¡°You just don¡¯t practice hard enough.¡± ¡°Take your time,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°The difficulty of my body tempering method is low, and it mainly takes time to slowly improve. The higher the warrior¡¯s level, the longer their lifespan. When you both reach Lv. 15, you can live for 500 years. If you reach Lv. 20, you will have nearly 1,000 years of lifespan.¡± Jing Yulong eximed in surprise, ¡°Son, this body tempering technique of yours is extraordinary. Your mother and I have talent that exceeds Lv. 10. This body tempering technique¡­ is enough to ensure a family¡¯s prosperity and continuity.¡± Jing Yulong knew very well how precious this body tempering technique was. Xu Jingming smiled. He had already reached Lv. 50, so it wasn¡¯t difficult for him to create a body tempering method suitable for his parents. The principle of the Longevity Body Tempering Technique was to ¡®improve a little every day.¡¯ It didn¡¯t seek to improve by leaps and bounds, but rather through continuous improvement. His parents had studied this body tempering technique for 80 years, and Xu Jingming had perfected and modified it several times. In 80 years, his parents had gained such strength. ¡°Son, how high do you think your mother can reach?¡± Yuan Yu asked. ¡°As long as she practices ten times a day, she shouldn¡¯t have any trouble reaching Lv. 15,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°She¡¯szy. She¡¯ll do it eight times today and five times tomorrow,¡± Jing Yulongmented. ¡°It¡¯s easy to say, but it¡¯s really difficult to persist ten times a day,¡± Yuan Yu said. ¡°Why can I?¡± Jing Yulong retorted. Xu Jingming smiled as he watched his parents bicker. ¡°Dad, Mom, my martial arts have reached a bottleneck. I n on visiting the surrounding countries,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°If you need anything, you can contact me at any time.¡± ¡°Alright, just be careful.¡± Jing Yulong and his wife weren¡¯t too worried. Their son was a legendary warrior. ¡­ That day, Xu Jingming left Jianghan City quietly after settling the Jing Group¡¯s matters. Within two weeks, high-dimensional lifeforms born in the seven human countries left one after another. High-dimensional lifeforms born into weak species weren¡¯t foolish. Since powerful species were attacking, they naturally wouldn¡¯t stay where they were. Instead, they headed to remote areas to hide. They had also gathered all the body-tempering techniques they needed. Cultivation could be done anywhere. ****** Xu Jingming started his days of travel and cultivation. He left the seven human countries and saw the scenery in non-human countries. He tasted delicacies and constantly pushed the limits of his body tempering technique. In the blink of an eye, two years had passed. He found himself in a city of the Hundred Flowers Elves. Xu Jingming sat in a dining room and savored the delicacies of the non-humans. The elves were arge race with many branches, such as the Hundred Flowers Elves, the Sea Elves, the Dark Elves, the Green Elves, the Moonlight Elves, the Sun Elves, and many more. However, the elves¡¯ physique was generally on par with humans, and they were also a rtively weak race. Xu Jingming ate delicacies. Even though he had be a high-dimensional lifeform, delicacies were still his passion. The Hundred Flowers Elves have been attacked by two Mountain Demon powerhouses, and some high-dimensional lifeforms born in the Hundred Flowers Elves have died. Xu Jingming sighed. However, ces that have been attacked end up being rtively safe. ¡°Mmm.¡± Xu Jingming took a sip of his beverage and sighed in surprise. As expected of a beverage concocted by the Hundred Flowers Elves. This level is indeed far better than the beverages and alcohol of other species. He drank his beverage and ate some vegetables and food. The only w in the Hundred Flowers Elves¡¯ food¡­ is that itcks meat. Xu Jingming took a bite of the mushroom. However, the taste of this mushroom is not inferior to meat. Non-human food had some unique traits. ¡°Mom, is that a human?¡± On the other side of the restaurant, a family of three was having lunch. One of the girls looked at Xu Jingming curiously. Chapter 715 - 715 No Way Out (2) 715 No Way Out (2) The Hundred Flowers Elves were too far away from the seven human countries. Many of them had never seen a human in their lives. Xu Jingming smiled at the girl. He was used to being surrounded and gawked at when in foreignnds! ¡°It¡¯s the same as what I saw on the Inte. He¡¯s taller and stronger than us, and his arms are thicker than your thighs,¡± the girl said. ¡°That¡¯s very rude,¡± the father berated his daughter before smiling apologetically at Xu Jingming. The Hundred Flowers Elf father was thin and had fair skin. His ears were sharp, and his skin was fair and rosy like a flower. This father¡¯s looks were superior to 99% of women in the seven human countries. This was the case for the Hundred Flowers Elves. Be it men or women, they were extremely beautiful. They were even better-looking than the other elves. Xu Jingming was helpless. He was considered a handsome man in the seven human countries. Even though he practiced martial arts all year round, his arms were of normal thickness. It was just that the Hundred Flowers Elves were generally too thin. At that moment¡ª Arge oval aircraft flew over the city. In the main control room, three Giant Apes sat in their seats and looked outside through the ss. ¡°It¡¯s been a month since we found any prey,¡± a tall ape said. ¡°The high-dimensional lifeforms of weak species are all very cunning. They hide in ces that are difficult for us to find.¡± ¡°After all, our hunt has been going on for three years. The high-dimensional lifeforms born into weak species aren¡¯t stupid. It¡¯s impossible for them to stay in the territory of their original species and wait for us to head over,¡± a ck-furred ape said. ¡°We had the advantage in the first 200 years, but as time passes¡­ our improvement will be slower and slower, while the weaker species will quickly catch up,¡± the thinnest Giant Ape said. ¡°Therefore, we have to make use of our advantage and attack as many times as possible. No matter how they hide, they won¡¯t be able to leave this world. Our aircraft fly irregrly, and it¡¯s very easy to encounter alien high-dimensional lifeforms over time.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± The tall and ck ape nodded. The thin ape¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up as he looked into the distance. ¡°I¡¯ve discovered prey. It¡¯s a Human expert.¡± ¡°A Human fled to the Hundred Flowers Elves?¡± The tall and ck ape revealed a look of delight. ¡°Chase after him!¡± The thin, tall, and ck-furred ape quickly rushed out of the aircraft and descended freely. Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam! Theynded heavily on the ground before the three of them charged over. Boom! Boom! Boom! Their speed erupted like three cannonballs that were dozens of times faster than the speed of sound, tearing through the air and producing a rumble wherever they passed. ¡­ In the restaurant in the Hundred Flowers Elf City, Xu Jingming was savoring delicacies and smiling at the elven girl when his expression suddenly changed. He sensed three Giant Ape powerhouses charging over at an astonishing speed from 76 kilometers away¡­ They had clearly locked onto his location. They discovered me? Xu Jingming was surprised. Whoever discovered the other first could gauge the strength of both parties. He was already very skilled to sense them from 76 kilometers away, but the three Giant Apes were rushing over. They had clearly discovered him in advance. At the very least, the Giant Apes were better than him in terms of aura perception! Time to leave! Xu Jingming quickly dashed out of the window and turned into an afterimage! He was much smaller than the Giant Apes, and he meticulously controlled the force of the airflow. Themotion caused by his maximum speed was much smaller than that of the Giant Apes. Boom! In just a second, afterimages rushed out of the city. Wherever he passed, airwaves surged! ss shattered, and arge number of Hundred Flowers Elves were terrified. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± countless Hundred Flowers Elves eximed. ¡°Mysterious powerhouses discovered. Everyone, hide in the underground bunker immediately!¡± An announcement from the Hundred Flowers Elves immediately appeared on the restaurant¡¯s projection. Footage of Xu Jingming and the three Giant Apes, whose footage had been slowed down, appeared on the projection. The floating spherical monitors above the city locked onto Xu Jingming and the three Giant Apes. ¡°The mysterious Human powerhouse and the three Giant Ape powerhouses have speeds exceeding 20,000 meters per second.¡± The tested values immediately appeared on the projection. ¡°Hurry, hurry!¡± All the customers in the restaurant were terrified. The family of three with the elven girl also ran for the underground bunker. This was because not long ago, the Hundred Flowers Elves had encountered a battle between mysterious powerhouses. The speed of the mysterious powerhouses was generally above 10,000 meters per second! Themotion of the battle was enough to sweep through the entire city. Only by hiding underground would the chances of survival be higher. ¡°What¡¯s happening in the past few years? In the past, the number one in the Myriad Species Arena only moved at a speed of thousands of meters per second. The mysterious powerhouses that appear now can break through 10,000 meters per second.¡± The father of the girl carried her and hid in an underground bunker. ¡°Daddy, the Human man who ate with us is that mysterious Human powerhouse,¡± the girl said. ¡°He¡¯s being pursued by three Giant Ape powerhouses, so it¡¯s very likely that he will be killed,¡± the father whispered. ¡°Not long ago, many of our Hundred Flowers Elves¡¯ mysterious powerhouses were killed.¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming transformed into an afterimage and rushed out of the city in just a second. In three seconds, he reached a vastke that spanned hundreds of kilometers. He was familiar with his surroundings and had deliberately headed towards theke. Xu Jingming was light and small in size. He ran across theke and emerged from it in just ten seconds. ¡°You¡¯re pretty good at escaping!¡± The three Giant Apes chased after him. Themotion they caused when they stepped on theke water was much more significant, but at their extreme speed, only their feet sank slightly into theke. The three of them are faster than me. Xu Jingming used theke to distance himself slightly, but the other party quickly closed the gap. The Giant Apes were enormous and tookrge strides. They could run faster than Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming felt helpless. The Giant Apes¡¯ stride was equal to dozens of Xu Jingming¡¯s steps. Xu Jingming could sense the three Giant Apes approaching, but there was nothing he could do. One minute and 22 seconds after his escape. Boom! Boom! Boom! Three gigantic figures appeared around Xu Jingming. ¡°Wanna keep running?¡± The tall ape sneered at Xu Jingming. ¡°Do you think you can escape with those small limbs of yours?¡± Xu Jingming observed the three Giant Apes. The Giant Apes were also a rtivelyrge species, and they had many branches. For example, Mountain Giant Apes, Forest Giant Apes, Earth Giant Apes, and so on. These three Giant Apes were from different Giant Ape branches. Xu Jingming had seen the tall ape in a video, and the strength he disyed was Lv. 52. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart tightened. The one who gives me the greatest pressure¡­ is that thin Giant Ape. Of the three Giant Apes, he appeared to be the thinnest, but Xu Jingming could sense an extremely terrifying threat. I need to flee and quickly; I¡¯ll die if we fight. Xu Jingming¡¯s subconscious senses constantly warned him. But I can¡¯t escape. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were sharp. Although he was a high-dimensional lifeform of the Heart Realm lineage, he had be ordinary in the Myriad Species World. Death here meantplete death. At this moment¡ª On Myriad Star Ind, Xu Jingming¡¯s clone chose to enter seclusion. All the incarnations dissipated, and the clones focused on the battle in the Myriad Species World. ¡°I have something important to do.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s clone, who was with his wife, Li Miaomiao, also disappeared without a trace. ¡°Jingming.¡± Li Miaomiao was surprised. This was the first time her husband¡¯s clone had suddenly vanished after arriving in the new universe. At this moment¡ª Xu Jingming forbade himself from diverting his attention to anything and focused all his attention on this battle. All the clones will focus on this battle. At this moment, the wills of all Xu Jingming¡¯s clones were highly concentrated. ¡­ Xu Jingming carefully scrutinized the three Giant Ape powerhouses surrounding him. ¡°Regardless of whether you¡¯re an Abyss Overlord, a half-step third-realm existence, or a peerless genius, you only have one oue today¡ªdeath!¡± The thin ape looked at Xu Jingming coldly. ¡°Attack!¡± Boom! Boom! Boom! The three Giant Apes didn¡¯t care that they were outnumbering Xu Jingming as they lunged at him. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes instantly turned red. He had no way out! Chapter 716 - 716 Lv. 52 716 Lv. 52 Xu Jingming found himself surrounded by three massive Giant Apes, who had blocked off all possible escape routes. They thought that the human was no match for their strength and had solely teamed up just to finish off their prey quickly. ¡°Die!¡± The tallest ape charged at him with ferocity, its sharp fingers tearing through the air¡ªthey were harder and sharper than any metal in the world. The other two apes followed suit. Whoosh! But Xu Jingming didn¡¯t wait for them to attack. He charged straight at the tallest ape. ¡°Haha, you¡¯re a dead man.¡± The tall ape was excited to see Xu Jingminging at him, but as he approached, Xu Jingming suddenly transformed into a giant divine bird, soaring through the air with a piercing cry. With its wings spread, the divine bird turned into millions of phantoms. The tall ape couldn¡¯t even see Xu Jingming¡¯s true body clearly. The first move of the Heart Divine Weapon Combat Technique¡ªThousand Shadows Flying Crane! Thousand Shadows Flying Crane was Xu Jingming¡¯s signature move, honed over years of practice. He used his body as a weapon,bining it with his psychic power to unleash his fullbat potential. ¡°Watch out!¡± The ck-furred ape and the thin ape, who had initially underestimated Xu Jingming, suddenly realized their mistake and shouted out a warning. But it was toote. Their fighting was too fast for a warning to make a difference. The tall ape fell into a daze for a moment as Xu Jingming appeared in front of it. Huh? The tall ape was rmed. Although it still couldn¡¯t see Xu Jingming¡¯s figure clearly, it kind of sensed that the human had arrived in front of its face. It jolted in fright and instinctively swung its palms forward. Giant Apes were generally between 10 to 20 meters tall, and the tall ape was clearly the tallest of the three Giant Apes¡ªabout 18 meters tall. His head wasrger than Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body. His pair of huge furry palms were evenrger. With a wave of his palms, the air exploded and swept around. Despite being only a fraction of the ape¡¯s size, Xu Jingming was able to resist the air st from the ape¡¯s palm. He unleashed all his strength, his arms bulging with muscles as he struck the ape¡¯s furry hand from the side. Boom! The tall ape felt a sharp pain as its right hand dislocated from the impact of Xu Jingming¡¯s punch. What strength! The ape¡¯s heart raced. This human¡¯s strength isn¡¯t any less than mine! As he pped away the huge palm, Xu Jingming followed up with a stomp on the ape¡¯s chest and charged toward its head like a cannonball. The ape¡¯s eyes widened, but itsrge head made it impossible to dodge. Bam. Xu Jingming¡¯s fist connected with the ape¡¯s forehead, carrying the force of his entire body. The impact caused the ape¡¯s forehead to cave in slightly, a testament to the potency of Xu Jingming¡¯s punch. The ape¡¯s brain buzzed from the impact. It was overwhelmed by a cacophony of sounds in its head¡ªng! Bang! Boom!¡ªand lost all ability to resist. As Xu Jingming¡¯s punchnded, he raised his elbow, using the tip like a spear to stab into the depression in the ape¡¯s forehead. Crack! Boom! The already fractured skull gave waypletely, sending fur-stained bones flying and brain matter spilling out. The tall ape¡¯s eyes lost their luster, and it staggered a few steps before copsing to the ground. One of the three apes was dead in an instant. This is Ape Demon Heart Piercing, Xu Jingming thought. It¡¯s only fitting for a Giant Ape like you to die from this move. Over the years, Xu Jingming had created the Heart Divine Weapon Combat Technique, but only two moves had been fully developed¡ªThousand Shadows Flying Crane and Ape Demon Heart Piercing. Thousand Shadows Flying Crane allowed him to make use of the agility advantage of humans. Xu Jingming surveyed the corpse of the tall ape and pondered, We¡¯re both at Lv. 52, but you¡¯re stronger and faster than me with your massive size. So why am I able to hold my own against you? It¡¯s because I¡¯m more agile, and my body is more resilient, Xu Jingming thought to himself. Indeed, there was a significant gap between a Lv. 52 human and a Lv. 52 Giant Ape. In terms of strength, humans were only half as strong as Giant Apes at the same level, and their speed was only 80% of the Giant Apes¡¯. But despite their physical disparity¡ªwith Giant Apes being more than ten meters tall and Humans being less than two meters tall¡ªall of that only gave a Giant Ape twice the strength of a Human. The density, hardness, and tenacity of a human body gave them an advantage in every aspect. As small creatures, humans had an agility advantage, which ced them on the same level as therger Giant Apes despite the strength and speed inferiority. ¡°Wh¡ª¡± The ck-furred ape took a few steps back in shock and anger, while the thin ape¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, your moves can affect our minds. You¡¯re a high-dimensional lifeform from the Heart Realm lineage? Your mind-shakingbat strength at Lv. 52 makes youparable to a Lv. 54!¡± Inbat, the ability to affect an opponent¡¯s mind was a significant advantage. If the tall ape hadn¡¯t fallen into a daze, Xu Jingming would¡¯ve had a much harder time defeating it. ¡°Heart Realm lineage?¡± Xu Jingming looked at the two Giant Apes warily. ¡°No matter how strong I am outside, it doesn¡¯t help me here.¡± The thin ape smiled. ¡°To reach Lv. 52 in just 100 years as a Human and be skilled in Heart Realm Force, you must be an impressive powerhouse in the outside world.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s vignce heightened. He sensed that the thin ape was much more dangerous than the others. The mere aura it exuded was stronger than the other apes and made him tremble. ¡­ At a height of 10,000 meters, spherical monitors captured the ongoing battle. ¡°Three Giant Apes are chasing after a Human powerhouse.¡± ¡°A Human powerhouse is being surrounded? What¡¯s going on?¡± The upper echelons of the Hundred Flowers Elves watched the surveince footage, which reyed the sh in slow motion. In the blink of an eye, Xu Jingming had sent the tall ape¡¯s head flying with just a few moves, killing the powerful Giant Ape. ¡°He sessfully counter-attacked!¡± ¡°In the past three years, powerful species rarely ended up dead while attacking powerhouses from weaker species. But this time, he actually killed one.¡± ¡°This Human powerhouse is extraordinary. The oue of this battle might be different. He may be able to finish off the remaining two Giant Apes.¡± The Hundred Flowers Elves instinctively sided with Xu Jingming. After all, they too were a weak species and hoped to strike back at the powerful ones. ¡­ Xu Jingming remained clear-headed as he thought, I went all out without holding back to kill that tall ape. However, I know nothing about the strength of this thin ape. Before the battle, his many Eternal clones in the outside world had already run through over 10,000 possibilities of this battle, formting one n after another. Of the three apes, he only knew about the tall ape from watching itsbat videos. Powerful warriors had tenacious vitality and could quickly recover from serious injuries. Therefore, he had to seize the opportunity topletely kill one and weaken the other two apes¡¯ overall strength. If he could intimidate them, it would be even better. The thin ape grew even more excited. It clearly believes that its strength canpletely suppress me. Xu Jingming anxiously thought of a solution. The thin ape was very rxed. Having umted experience in the outside world and being born into the Giant Ape race, the thin ape¡¯s strength increased much faster than the other two apes. ¡°Kamaya, stay away. You¡¯re no match for him,¡± the thin ape instructed the ck-furred ape. ¡°Alright.¡± The ck-furred ape immediately flew far away. The thin ape looked at Xu Jingming calmly. ¡°Use your full strength because this is¡­ thest battle of your life.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression remained unchanged as all his clones fused into one. His strength and speed far exceeds those of the other two apes. The only chance of survival I have is to use my agility advantage. I can only fight for a chance of survival inbat. Xu Jingming¡¯s figure moved. As Xu Jingming moved, he appeared to be like a crane spreading its wings, his figure iprehensible under the thousands of wing phantoms. Humans are small. Even if his strength is a few levels higher than mine, his agility might not beparable to mine. This is where my chance of survival lies! he thought, the reason for focusing his attention on the Thousand Shadows Flying Crane. He used his advantage. ¡°Interesting.¡± Its furry palms swept over with strength far exceeding that of the tall ape, tearing through the air. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The immortal crane spread its wings, producing countless afterimages as Xu Jingming dodged the attacks from the huge furry palms. Although he was extremely agile, he found it difficult to get close to the thin ape as the palms acted like an imprable wall. ¡°I couldn¡¯t touch you even with 30% of my strength,¡± the thin ape stated. ¡°I¡¯ll use 60% of my strength now.¡± Just as he finished speaking, the furry palms suddenly increased in speed, making it hard for Xu Jingming to dodge them. He barely dodged one, only to be hit by the other furry palm. Boom! Boom! The impact sent a terrifying force through every part of Xu Jingming¡¯s body, cratering his body and causing him to spew blood from his nose and ears. His entire body was sent flying like a cannonball at a speed exceeding 10,000 meters per second. Boom! Xu Jingming¡¯s body collided with a mountain, causing more than 50% of the mountain to turn into dust. A huge circr crater appeared in the remaining half, and Xu Jingming¡¯s body sank into the middle of the crater. He was in a daze, his consciousness fading. Meanwhile, his many clones far away were extremely anxious. Agility is useless. His qualities far exceed mine in every aspect. Moreover, his mind had shown no signs of going adrift when the Heart Divine Weapon Combat Technique was used. Clearly, my mental influence¡­ is very weak on him. What should I do? What should I do? The clones were thinking rapidly. ¡­ Myriad Species World. The thin ape rushed to the crater in the ruined mountain and looked down at Xu Jingming with a ferocious smile. It mercilessly smashed its huge fists at thetter, dering, ¡°It¡¯s over! You¡¯re finished!¡± Chapter 717 - 717 Life and Death Realm 717 Life and Death Realm In the virtual world, Xu Jingming had delved deep into the humanities, experiencing illusory realms and even surviving the test of life and death in the mysteriousnd. He had spent countless hours studying the Eight Directions Map, observing the evolution of humans on over 10,000s, and analyzing the effects of desire on humanity. His theoretical knowledge was excellent. Despite all this, Xu Jingming found himself stuck at the sixth level of the Eight Directions Map: Life and Death. The virtual world¡¯s learning requirements deemed Xu Jingming¡¯s understanding of life and death to be sufficient, but even after enduring corruption and cultivating for over 10,000 years, he still fell short of the Eight Directions Map¡¯s standards. It was because¡­ Xu Jingming had never truly experienced the threat of death. Sure, there were dangers in his youth, fighting in the arena, but the risks were never life-threatening. Even a broken leg was considered a serious injury. Later, it was safer to learn and grow in the virtual world. After bing an Origin lifeform, the dangers at the borders were still present, but even death could be undone by the three Paramount realms. There was no true sense of danger. Until now. For the first time, Xu Jingming felt the threat of death looming over him. Images of his loved ones shed before his eyes: his wife, daughter, parents, and others. His survival instincts kicked in. No, I can¡¯t die! I can¡¯t die! Xu Jingming¡¯s head buzzed, his eyes turned red, and his body surged with adrenaline. He tapped into every ounce of his potential to survive. ¡°It¡¯s over! You¡¯re finished!¡± the thin ape taunted, his fists mming down like sledgehammers aimed at pulverizing Xu Jingming. Boom! Xu Jingming dodged the thin ape¡¯s fists as they struck the center of the crater. ¡°Huh?¡± The ape looked surprised. ¡°You stayed lucid after being hit with 60% of my strength?¡± Xu Jingming stood a short distance away, his body pulsing with scorching white waves. His eyes glowed red as he looked at the thin ape. ¡°Thanks for showing me what it truly means to fear for my life.¡± No amount of theory or illusory realm experience couldpare to the real deal. The fear for his life! His brain felt like it was about to explode. The potential hidden within him erupted like the Big Bang. He didn¡¯t care about his body¡¯s limits; his only goal was to survive. He unleashed his life¡¯s full potential to do so. Life needs fear. Xu Jingming closed his eyes and felt the trembling of his life. His body was like a bottomless pit, frantically unleashing its potential. His bones, tendons, and muscles were growing stronger by the second. From the moment he arrived in this world, Xu Jingming knew that everyone¡¯s body held infinite potential. The key was to unearth it. And using life-and-death coercion was amon method. However¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s understanding of life and death went beyond the Eight Directions Map¡¯s Life and Death realm. After mastering the Life and Death technique in the Eight Directions Map, Xu Jingming realized that it triggered a deeper potential in his body. The Life and Death realm of the Eight Directions Map requires me to unleash my desire to live to its fullest and control it! The power of that desire will also be a part of my mental strength. Xu Jingming came to aplete realization. The body is a vessel for the mind, and the mind controls the body. A stronger psyche unearths deeper potential. Xu Jingming was in an unprecedented state. The thin ape sneered. ¡°A burst of strength won¡¯t save you from death.¡± He kicked out with lightning speed. Whoosh. The thin ape saw a divine bird spread its wings and soar. The bird¡¯s wings left thousands of afterimages as it missed. ¡°You affected my mind?¡± The thin ape was surprised. ¡°Your mental strength has grown stronger?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s Heart Divine Weapon Combat Technique had stirred the tall ape¡¯s mind, but it couldn¡¯t affect the thin ape¡ªuntil now¡­ After reaching the Life and Death realm, Xu Jingming¡¯s mental strength had grown even stronger. Thousand Shadows Flying Crane could now affect his opponent. ¡°A small impact won¡¯t save you. Here¡¯s 80% of my strength.¡± The thin ape lunged forward and swung his furry palms, his speed reaching an astonishing level. He unleashed his advantage of being fast and having huge palms. Although Xu Jingming¡¯s speed had improved and affected the thin ape¡¯s mind to some degree, it was still difficult for him to dodge the endless palm strikes. Bang! Xu Jingming was sent flying again, shattering a nearby hill with a whoosh. The thin ape followed up with a kick, but Xu Jingming remained lucid and dodged. ¡°100% strength,¡± the thin ape snarled. ¡°Die!¡± He had run out of patience. At full speed, his destructive palms sent Xu Jingming flying time and time again. Xu Jingming went from being sent flying and vomiting blood to only having a little blood drip from his nose and mouth despite being struck. He found his footing quickly and changed locations. His body has grown stronger. The thin ape could sense it. I hit him with 60% of my strength at the beginning, and although he seemed muddle-headed, his injuries weren¡¯t serious. This is the advantage of being small. To be able to unleash such strength and speed at such a small size, the toughness of the body¡­ is off the charts. And now, I can¡¯t send him flying with a 100% strike. He is only slightly injured from my hits, and he will bepletely fine in a few seconds. The thin ape knew this well. In this world, the stronger an individual was, the faster their recovery speed. To kill Xu Jingming, the thin ape had topletely destroy him in one go and not give him a chance to catch his breath. He started at Lv. 52, but he¡¯s now Lv. 53. Moreover, he can affect my mind and weaken my performance. The thin ape vaguely felt that something was amiss. Although he had pped Xu Jingming time and time again, he sensed that Xu Jingming¡¯s physical tenacity was increasing rapidly. He became more and more resilient with each strike, unearthing even greater potential. He was like a piece of tempered steel, and the ape¡¯s palm was like a huge hammer that only made him stronger. Finally, the sharp increase in potential slowed down, and so did the improvement of his body. Xu Jingming suddenly asked, ¡°Did you enjoy pping me around?¡± The thin ape, who was still attacking, was stunned. ¡°It¡¯s my turn next.¡± Just as Xu Jingming finished speaking, he attacked. Roar! The thin ape saw a tiger emitting an endless ck aura. There was even a roar¡ªthe third move of the Heart Divine Weapon¡ªFerocious Tiger Sky Tearing! Xu Jingming had only mastered the first two moves previously, and the subsequent moves weren¡¯t powerful enough. But after his mental strength transformed to the Life and Death realm, his clone in the outside world had deduced the Ferocious Tiger Sky Tearing a thousand times. He was ready to use it now. With his current mental strength, he could perfectly wield this move. The thin ape heard the tiger¡¯s roar and jolted. Not good. My mind is too affected. Relying on instinct, the thin ape frantically brandished his palms. His huge palm struck out hundreds of times, enveloping every spot. Xu Jingming shed around the thin ape and found a w. He struck out at the thin ape¡¯s eyes as fast as lightning. The thin ape instinctively lowered his head. Xu Jingming¡¯s ws swiped across the thin ape¡¯s forehead, tearing open five bloody wounds and leaving w marks on his skull. Whoosh. The thin ape pped Xu Jingming, forcing him to retreat. The thin ape escaped the mental effects and stared at Xu Jingming. The injury on his forehead healedpletely in seconds. ¡°I never expected to fail to defeat a human,¡± the thin ape remarked, looking at Xu Jingming. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Ming!¡± Xu Jingming gazed at the other party. ¡°My name is Yarojin. You have such strength after being born into the human race in just over a century. I believe you will definitely make a name for yourself in the Myriad Species Arena in the future.¡± ¡°The powerful species that arerge, strong, and fast are still inferior in actualbat to small bodies like yours,¡± Yarojin continued. ¡°Your body is tough enough to withstand ten or a hundred strikes from me, but you can kill me with just a few strikes. ¡°Perhaps speed is only meant for us to escape.¡± Yarojin mocked himself. ¡°The longer it drags on, the more advantageous it will be for your small size. We powerful species still have a chance in the first few Myriad Species Arena tournaments¡­ In theter stages, it will probably be weaker species like yourself that dominates.¡± With that, Yarojin turned and left. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t chase after him. He wasn¡¯t confident in defeating Yarojin now, and even if he could, he wouldn¡¯t be able to catch up to the other party focused on escaping. ¡°Yarojin.¡± The ck-furred ape in the distance was still a little stunned. ¡°Remember this human powerhouse, Ming,¡± Yarojin said to the ck-furred ape in the distance. ¡°When you sense his aura in the future, make a run for it.¡± The ck-furred ape nodded and sighed. ¡°I can¡¯t even defeat weaker species now, so how can I have any hope in the future? I¡¯m ranked outside the top ten of the Giant Apes, so there¡¯s no hope of me being number one in the Myriad Species Arena. This life in the Myriad Species World might be thest days of my life.¡± ¡°There¡¯s hope as long as you¡¯re alive,¡± Yarojin said. Therge aircraft in the distance slowly descended, and the two apes entered the aircraft and quickly flew away. Xu Jingming watched therge aircraft leave and nced at the spherical monitors in the sky. I¡¯m only at Lv. 53 now, he thought. I could only fight Yarojin thanks to my mental influence. Those half-step third-realm and Heart Realm powerhouses won¡¯t be affected mentally. In terms of size, there are bigger species like the Giant Celestials, Demon Dragons, and so on. And smaller species like the Ants and Bees. I don¡¯t have an advantage in terms of species. I have to make the best use of my time to improve myself. Xu Jingming felt a sense of urgency. After all, only the number one in the Myriad Species Arena could leave. Be it in the early stages orter stages, it was very difficult to get first. Whoosh. Xu Jingming quietly left. The videos of this battle gradually spread over time. Like many otherbat videos, they were gathered and watched by the high-dimensional lifeforms that had descended into this world. Chapter 718 - 718 Cultivation Years 718 Cultivation Years At a restaurant situated in a tourist, in their newly adopted universe, Li Miaomiao sat in solitude, gazing at the bustling nocturnal panorama outside the window, though her mind brimmed with anxiety. Ever since Jingming evolved into a high-dimensional lifeform, he has been more rxed and has been spending a lot of time with our daughter and me. But his sudden departure without any rification is worrying. What happened? What could have caused a Heart Realm lineage high-dimensional lifeform to be so agitated? Li Miaomiao pondered, inundated with thoughts. Abruptly, Xu Jingming manifested himself across the dining table. ¡°Miaomiao, everything is alright now,¡± Xu Jingming said, beaming a smile. ¡°Let¡¯s continue with our meal.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Li Miaomiao inquired. ¡°I had reached a crucial juncture in my cultivation, and I couldn¡¯t allow myself to be sidetracked,¡± Xu Jingming vaguely replied. He didn¡¯t want to burden his family with theplexities of the Myriad Species World. Li Miaomiao nodded; shecked understanding concerning the subject of cultivation. ¡°And the oue?¡± Li Miaomiao probed. ¡°I made a breakthrough,¡± Xu Jingming replied, grinning from ear to ear. He had indeed made significant strides this time, having finallyprehended the sixth realm of the Eight Directions Map, Life and Death. ¡­ In the Myriad Species World, a grand pce stood in the territory of the Giant Apes, surrounded by a formidable force of soldiers. The thin ape and the dark-furred ape easily made their way through the pce until they reached a garden, where a one-armed Giant Ape King was roasting meat over a bonfire. ¡°Your Majesty.¡± The apes bowed respectfully. The Giant Ape King, despite standing only 12 meters tall and being disabled, was the leader of all the Giant Ape families. ¡°I¡¯ve seen yourbat video,¡± the King said as he roasted the meat. ¡°The other party was born a weak human, but he achieved such strength in just 100 years. His potential is very high.¡± ¡°He¡¯s no match for you, Your Majesty,¡± the thin ape replied. He knew very well how powerful the king was! Back then, just one move had put him on the brink of death. ¡°No, no, no.¡± The King twirled the meat in his hand. ¡°If I were born a human, I may not have achieved such strength. I suspect¡­ that he may be a half-step third realm like me in the outside world.¡± Yarojin was respectful. All these years, the king had never concealed his strength. Other powerful species didn¡¯t dare attack the Giant Apes at all because of the king¡¯s existence! Although I¡¯m ranked in the top three of the Giant Apes, the gap between me and the king is astonishing. The king has always fought me with one arm, but without a doubt¡­ At his level, he can regenerate an arm. Yarojin had always treated the king as a target to aim for. ¡°From now on, gather information on this human,¡± the King said, sniffing the roasted meat. ¡°Report his location immediately once he¡¯s found! We must eliminate truly-threatening opponents as soon as possible.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Majesty,¡± Yarojin replied respectfully, feeling pity for Xu Jingming. If the King found him, the human would be powerless. I might make friends with him in the outside world, but in the Myriad Species World, I must seize every opportunity. The one-armed Giant Ape King¡¯s eyes were cold. He knew the rules of this world were different from the outside world. Just because half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Overlords were strong in the outside world didn¡¯t mean that they were the strongest here. Those at the peak of the Eternal realm were just a sliver away from them to begin with. If thews of the Myriad Species World happened to suit them well, they couldpletely surpass them. The King ate his roasted meat, his eyes cold. My chances are limited to the first few times, he thought. The weaker species will have an increasing advantage in theter stages. From what I sensed back then, there are more than 20 half-step third-realms and Abyss Overlords! Coupled with the emergence of powerhouses that arepatible with the Myriad Species World among the five million-plus high-dimensional lifeforms, thepetition will be very intense. I can¡¯t rx at all. If I do, I¡¯ll die! The one-armed Giant Ape King finished his roasted meat, chewing and devouring even the bones. ****** Following the battle, Xu Jingming quietly departed from the Hundred Flowers Elves¡¯ country and headed towards a more secluded location further away. Inside a volcano. Xu Jingming sat cross-legged beside a magmake, emitting a scorching aura. The body is a vessel for the mind, and the mind controls the body, Xu Jingming thought to himself. In the previous battle, I had grasped the Eight Directions Map and reached the Life and Death realm, unearthing greater potential for my body¡¯s mental strength. I rose from Lv. 52 to Lv. 53 in a short period of time. However, that¡¯s the crudest way to unearth potential, and I need to create a more perfect Life and Death body tempering method. Xu Jingming¡¯s many clones in the outside world also thought at high speeds, deducing all kinds of possibilities. Then, he got to his feet and tried out new body tempering techniques. Suddenly, his watch vibrated slightly. Xu Jingming tapped it, and Shadow¡¯s voice sounded from the watch. ¡°Ming, you were the one who fought the three Giant Apes, right? Although I¡¯ve never seen your true appearance, I¡¯m all too familiar with yourbat method.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve already gathered videos of the battle from half a month ago?¡± Xu Jingming asked. He had fought Shadow before and knew that he had experience with his Heart Divine Weapon¡¯sbat techniques. Shadow was seriously injured from a single punch. ¡°Ming, your video is rapidly spreading. We¡¯ve all seen it,¡± another excited voice sounded. ¡°Lord Ming, you are truly formidable. Reaching Lv. 50 in only 100 years is impressive,¡± a pleasant voice remarked. Xu Jingming was taken aback. ¡°How many of you are there?¡± ¡°There are currently nine of us,¡± Shadow exined. ¡°Individually, we are too weak to face powerful species. But if we band together, we at least have a chance to escape.¡± ¡°Lord Ming, if we were to join forces with you, we may not even need to flee. We could counter-attack,¡± the pleasant voice, Yu Yangwei, chimed in. ¡°I hail from the Northwind Nation, one of the seven human countries, and though we have never met in person, I am honored to finally see you through this video. Lord Ming, you are far stronger than the nine of us. Why notbine our forces?¡± This high-dimensional lifeform named Yu Yangwei was very enthusiastic. ¡°Ming, would you consider moving together?¡± Shadow asked. ¡°I prefer to be alone,¡± Xu Jingming declined. After defeating a Giant Ape, he was now on par with Yarojin, the Giant Ape¡¯s leader. What did this mean? It meant that his situation was even more dangerous! Among the powerful species, there were countless beings stronger than Yarojin. Despite being a member of the weak human race, Xu Jingming possessed such formidable strength that it was highly likely that he would be seen as a potential threat by some of the powerful species. As a result, they would naturally seek to eliminate him as soon as possible. Human high-dimensional lifeforms are also mypetitors. They can easily betray me. As a result, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t trust any of them and chose to act alone. In this world, there are people who can kill me, but not many. Furthermore, the probability of encountering them in the vast Myriad Species World is extremely low. Conversely, the probability of being betrayed is higher if I move with them. Xu Jingming was very cautious. This was because he couldn¡¯t afford to fail. ¡°I knew it.¡± Shadow smiled and continued, ¡°Ming, they suggest exchanging the body tempering techniques they created for yours.¡± ¡°Exchange for my body tempering technique?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. ¡°How can you be certain that the body tempering technique I will give you is genuine?¡± ¡°We trust you. We¡¯ll send you our nine body tempering techniques first,¡± Shadow said. ¡°Lord Ming, please take a look at our body tempering techniques,¡± Yu Yangwei added. Nine body tempering techniques were transmitted over the Inte. Xu Jingming tapped open the projection on his watch and carefully studied each of the nine techniques. There are nine unique techniques, each with its own distinctive style. Xu Jingming was rather impressed. As expected of high-dimensional lifeforms, they have all forged their own path. I could try all nine techniques and fuse their essence into my body tempering technique. After finishing his examination, Xu Jingming pondered for a moment before saying, ¡°I haven¡¯t recorded a body tempering technique. I¡¯ll send it to you once I¡¯m finished.¡± ¡°Very well,¡± Shadow and the others agreed. Xu Jingming ended themunication on his watch. I will send them version 9.13 of Body Tempering Extreme, which I once attempted. During his cultivation, Xu Jingming had deduced many versions. Though this particr version is too extreme and has a rtively low ceiling, it is highly efficient and can easily surpass Lv. 50. That day, Xu Jingming spent more than three hours recording a video of the body tempering technique. Coupled with arge amount of text and information, he spent half a daypiling it before sending theplete body tempering technique. ¡°Body Tempering Extreme?¡± When Shadow, Yu Yangwei, andpany saw this, they were overjoyed. After all, they were in their Lv. 40s and had extraordinary judgment. After understanding the body tempering technique, they realized that it was far superior to their own. ¡°Lord Ming is indeed trustworthy,¡± Yu Yangwei praised. ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be difficult to cultivate this body tempering technique to Lv. 50.¡± The others revealed looks of delight. ¡­ The powerful high-dimensional lifeforms ravaged the world, attacking with ferocity. Xu Jingming roamed the globe and even took to the seas, yet every decade or so, he would inevitably be discovered by one of these fearsome species. After all, the powerful species traversed the world with ease, soaring through the skies on their aircrafts. But whenever Xu Jingming was cornered, it spelled doom for his attackers! Most were in by his hand, with only a select few managing to flee. Few could surpass Xu Jingming in power, with the one-armed Giant Ape King being the sole exception among the Giant Apes. Despite their swift reporting, Xu Jingming would always vanish after each skirmish, giving the enemy no chance to pursue him. After a few close calls, Xu Jingming began to alter his appearance and size, bing an enigma that left many of the powerful species to abandon the pursuit of Human powerhouses altogether. Few of them existed, and encountering one could mean crossing paths with the ever-changing Ming. 321 years had passed since the high-dimensional lifeforms had descended upon the Myriad Species World. With only a year remaining until the start of the Myriad Species Arena, time was running out. Chapter 719 - 719 World Center 719 World Center The sky was shrouded in darkness as the wind howled. The 17 Giant Apes knelt before their king in a show of respect. ¡°Your Majesty,¡± they intoned. ¡°The Myriad Species Arena begins in a year¡¯s time.¡± The one-armed Giant Ape King, though shorter than his subjects, exuded an intangible and unfathomable aura. ¡°It is located at the World Center, and even with an aircraft, it will take us a month to reach it. We must set off early.¡± ¡°Yes, Your Majesty,¡± the Giant Apes responded in unison. A massive aircraft soon arrived, and the one-armed Giant Ape King and his 17 subjects boarded. In the belly of the aircraft, the one-armed Giant Ape King gazed out at the quickly shrinkingndscape. The aircraft soared through the clouds at breakneck speeds. With an array of powerhouses heading toward the Myriad Species Arena, I can reconnect with some old friends, the one-armed Giant Ape King mused. As a half-step third-realm powerhouse, he was familiar with both the half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Overlords of the surrounding dominions. Thus, the one-armed Giant Ape King was acquainted with many of the top powerhouses who had been transported to this world. ¡°Your Majesty.¡± A golden-haired ape interrupted his thoughts. ¡°Do the ordinary Giant Apes stand a chance of leaving this world?¡± ¡°Those weak species we have hunted have grown stronger over the years, and some of our high-dimensional lifeforms have been killed,¡± the thin Giant Ape Yarojin spoke up. ¡°Do we still have a chance of bing the number one species in the Myriad Species Arena with our strength?¡± The golden-haired ape and the thin ape were second only to the Giant Ape King in power. ¡°Your chances are slim,¡± the one-armed Giant Ape King replied, surveying his subordinates. ¡°I won¡¯t sugarcoat it. The first few rounds of the Myriad Species Arena are designed for the most powerful species to dominate. Even I must fight with all my might to earn a chance. The probability of you seeding is zero. As the tournament progresses, the weaker species will gain the advantage. You won¡¯t stand a chance then either.¡± His words left the Giant Apes in stunned silence. They had done everything in their power to increase their odds, attacking weaker species in hopes of improving their chances. But they were all exceedingly intelligent and found that the more they fought against the weaker species, the more they recognized their own mediocrity. ¡°Your only chance is your lifespan,¡± the one-armed Giant Ape King continued. ¡°Lifespan?¡± The apes¡¯ eyes lit up. ¡°Another advantage of the most powerful species is their long lifespans. Five-Colored Dragons, for instance, live for around 100,000 years, while Mountain Demons typically have a lifespan of 10,000 years. We Giant Apes generally live for around 1,000 years, which is just the baseline. As we grow stronger, our aging will decelerate significantly, allowing us to live for tens of thousands of years.¡± ¡°Conversely, the weaker species like Ants have a lifespan of only 30 years. Even if their aging process slows down by hundreds of times, they¡¯ll be lucky to live for more than 10,000 years. Humans, with a basic lifespan of 200 years, age much slower than their counterparts, though it¡¯s still impressive for them to age 100 times slower.¡± ¡°Our bodies are massive, and it¡¯s more difficult for us to slow down our aging process, but we can still do so by a factor of 30 to 50.¡± ¡°For example, if the Five-Colored Dragons slowed down their aging by a few times, they could live for hundreds of thousands of years.¡± The one-armed Giant Ape King surveyed his subordinates. ¡°After living for tens of thousands of years, the powerhouses of the weaker species will no longer be present, and thepetition will naturally decrease, increasing your chances of victory.¡± ¡°Of course, a plethora of powerful species will stillpete with you,¡± he added. The Giant Apes nodded in agreement. Indeed, if one lived long enough, they could participate in the Myriad Species Arena tens of thousands of yearster. The one-armed Giant Ape King continued to look out the window, thinking to himself, I can sense that I¡¯m already approaching the limit of my species. I¡¯ve only managed to increase my strength by one level over the past 100 years. My progress will only slow down from here on out. It¡¯s easier for the most powerful species to reach their limits. I must seize the first few opportunities to im first ce. The longer I wait, the more powerhouses will reach their limits, and thepetition will only be more intense. ¡­ The Myriad Species Arena is scheduled to take ce in a year. I must witness my futurepetitors with my own eyes. A 20-centimeter-tall Ant, with a cold re in its eyes, sat inside a small aircraft. After cultivating for over three centuries, I, Haverten, have only reached Lv. 43. In terms of toughness. I am likely stronger than the Lv. 60 Mountain Demons and Giant Celestials. However, my body is too small, and the strength I can unleash is less than one-millionth of a Lv. 60 Mountain Demon. My body is bing tougher and denser, making it harder to improve. For me, reaching the same Lv. 60 is countless times more challenging than the Mountain Demons and Giant Celestials. In fact, I am not even qualified to participate in the early stages, the Ant powerhouse thought to himself. However, I can now perfectly hide my aura and disguise myself as a noble among the Ants, the Ant powerhouse thought. After a long period of reproduction, the Ants were divided into three major categories. The royal Ants had the highest status and were all females. They were enormous, standing between three and five meters tall. They reproduced and gave birth to countless Ants. The Ant nobles were rtivelyrge, standing between 20 and 30 centimeters tall. Their intelligence wasparable to that of ordinary humans. The Ant society was mainly maintained by the nobles. Ordinary ants were a few centimeters tall, and they worked hard withoutint. Their intelligence was also rtively low. When the Abyss Overlord, Haverten, first descended, he found himself in an ordinary Ant. Having cultivated to Lv. 43, his size only reached 20 centimeters. ¡­ In the underground Demon Rat Empire. There is still a year before the once-in-a-thousand-year Myriad Species Arenapetition. A gray-robed Demon Rat sat on a small sofa, looking at the bustling scene of World Center on the projector. I was born into the Demon Rat race, and I havepletely given up on the first fivepetitions! Once I head over, I¡¯m very likely to be attacked by powerful species. I¡¯ll focus on cultivating for 5,000 years before aiming for number one, the Demon Rat thought. Did the creator of the Myriad Species World do this on purpose? They threw a half-step third-realm powerhouse like me to the Demon Rats. The Demon Rat powerhouse felt aggrieved. In terms of size, the Demon Rats were among the top five smallest of all the species. Of course, they were much better than the Ants. The Ants were the smallest among all the species. ****** In a deste, mountainous region, Xu Jingming had reverted to his true form in this world. He now stood taller and more muscr, possessing a level of physical toughness unimaginable to most. Whoosh. With a deep inhale, Xu Jingming¡¯s aura was so heavy that it caused the ground to tremble. ¡°Ha!¡± He exhaled suddenly, and the breath he released broke through the air before colliding with a hill over a hundred meters tall, reducing it to a fine powder. The seventh realm of the Eight Directions Map, My Dao realm. Transcending life and practicing my Dao. The Dao isn¡¯t aboutprehension, but rather putting it into practice. Xu Jingming frowned slightly. I used the profundities of my mind to unearth the infinite potential of my body. My improvement has be slower and slower in the past 300 years. Looking toward the southeast, Xu Jingming focused on the center of the Myriad Species World, where the Myriad Species Arena was located. Buzz. Suddenly, his watch rang, and Xu Jingming tapped it to answer. ¡°Lord Ming,¡± Yu Yangwei¡¯s enthusiastic voice sounded. ¡°Shadow and the others are preparing to head to World Center City. Do you want toe with us?¡± ¡°You guys go ahead. I¡¯ll be there before thepetition begins,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Then, we have to get together when we reach World Center City. I¡¯ve been wanting to meet you for a long time, but I haven¡¯t seen you once,¡± Yu Yangwei said. ¡°I also want to meet Lord Ming,¡± another enthusiastic voice chimed in. ¡°Ming, we¡¯ll meet in World Center City,¡± Shadow dered. Xu Jingming smiled and said, ¡°Alright, see you then.¡± After ending the call, Xu Jingming thought to himself, ¡°It¡¯s time to make a trip home. Thest time I visited was over 50 years ago.¡± Even though he had been wandering and cultivating all these years, he still returned home every few decades. His parents¡¯ lifespans were rtively limited, after all. Whoosh. Soon after, a small aircraft flew over andnded in front of Xu Jingming. ¡°Home,¡± he said as he entered the aircraft ¡­ More than a month had passed when the small aircraft arrived in Jianghan City, the capital of Eastern Cloud, one of the seven human countries. Itnded in the courtyard of Xu Jingming¡¯s parents¡¯ residence. As Jing Yulong and Yuan Yu walked out of the house, they shouted happily, ¡°Jing Ming, Jing Ming!¡± ¡°Dad, Mom,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile, but he looked puzzled when he saw the baby in his mother¡¯s arms. ¡°Who is this?¡± ¡°This is your sister,¡± Jing Yulong replied. ¡°How many siblings do I have now?¡± Xu Jingming blinked. ¡°We are healthy and have lived a long life, so we naturally have more children. This sister of yours is the ninth,¡± Jing Yulong said. ¡°You disappeared for decades despite being the eldest. Of course, we have to have more children to apany us.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Xu Jingming was speechless. He had refused to get married or have children, no matter how much his parents had persuaded him. And now, his parents had started having children themselves! Thanks to the body tempering technique, his father was at Lv. 18, and his mother was at Lv. 15. They currently had a lifespan of 500 to 600 years, and they were only 300 years old, in their prime. ¡°How long will you be staying this time?¡± Yuan Yu asked. ¡°It can¡¯t be just another half a month, right?¡± Jing Yulong looked at his son. This son of theirs was something they were proud of, but in the past 200 years, he had only returned a few times, never staying more than a month. ¡°I¡¯ll be staying for more than half a year before leaving,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s finally a little longer,¡± Jing Yulong said with a smile. ¡°Where do you n on going this time?¡± Yuan Yu asked. ¡°To World Center City,¡± Xu Jingming replied without hiding anything. ¡°The Myriad Species Arena is starting soon.¡± ¡°Yes, your mother and I n on attending the millennialpetition,¡± Jing Yulong said, his eyes lighting up with excitement. ¡°Most humans don¡¯t get to see the Myriad Species Tournament in their lives. As for your mother and me, we cultivated the body tempering technique you created, and our lifespans have been greatly extended, allowing us to have a chance to watch the Myriad Species Tournament. Of course, we have to watch the greatest event of all the species up close.¡± The Myriad Species Tournament held extraordinary significance. Even wars would experience a ceasefire during the convening, and all species would participate in watching thispetition. ¡°Watching the Myriad Species Tournament with our own eyes is the greatest blessing of our lives,¡± Yuan Yu said, holding the baby in her arms. ¡°The only pity is that we won¡¯t be seeing humans at the Myriad Species Tournament.¡± ¡°Only 300 people can enter the official arena after passing the selection,¡± Jing Yulong said. ¡°There are so many powerful species, so it¡¯s very normal for humans not to enter the arena.¡± Xu Jingming smiled and listened. ¡°Son, let¡¯s go together when the timees,¡± Yuan Yu said. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go together,¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡­ Time passed, and all eyes in the entire Myriad Species World were fixed on World Center City, eagerly awaiting the officialunch of the Myriad Species Tournament. A medium-sized aircraft soared above the clouds. Xu Jingming, Jing Yulong, Yuan Yu¡ªwho held a baby¡ªand his younger siblings were in the aircraft¡¯s cabin. ¡°Boss, we¡¯ll be arriving in five minutes,¡± Ni Yun informed. Xu Jingming nodded. He could already see the towering structure in the distance¡ªit was the center of the world. My extensive family hade to witness thepetition. Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. Since there were too many people, they had brought along assistants and bodyguards. ¡°I see it. World Center City.¡± ¡°We¡¯re there.¡± The group of younger siblings was thrilled. Watching the Myriad Species Tournament live held significance for every living being in the Myriad Species World. Xu Jingming smiled. He could already sense powerful auras. There were numerous powerhouses in the World Center! Chapter 720 - 720 Preliminaries (1) 720 Preliminaries (1) World Center City reigned as the most flourishing metropolis in the entire Myriad Species World. Xu Jingming and his entourage had already arrived above the city via aircraft, witnessing a plethora of buildings. As expected, the buildings upied by different species differed significantly. Large creatures such as Dragons and Giant Celestials naturally inhabited buildings distinct from those of humans, while Ants and Bees resided in even more disparate abodes. ¡°Wee to World Center City.¡± The aircraft had already received information from the city officials. ¡°All visitors to World Center City mustply with itsws. Anyone who vites thew will be severely punished.¡± Jing Yulong chuckled and said, ¡°Everyone, read eachw carefully! Thews here are very strict. All life forms must abide by thew while in this city.¡± ¡°All the hotels in World Center City are fully booked.¡± A young man tapped open a projection and said, ¡°There¡¯s no ce to stay at all. Brother, are you sure you made arrangements?¡± ¡°Sixth Brother, don¡¯t worry. It¡¯s been taken care of,¡± Xu Jingming assured. He had eight other siblings, with the youngest being only a little over a year old. Although she could walk and run a little, she still needed to be carried most of the time. Whoosh! The aircraft rapidly descended above a manor in the western district of the city. ¡°I purchased this manor in World Center City over fifty years ago,¡± Xu Jingming revealed. The Myriad Species Arena only urred once every thousand years, and World Center City experienced its greatest prosperity during this event. Its typical level of prosperity was much lower. Those who wanted to sell their houses found it extremely challenging to wait for the once-in-a-thousand-years peak. Sometimes, they had no choice even if they urgently needed money. ¡°A manor of this size cannot be purchased in World Center City these days.¡± The second son, who now managed the Jing Group, was also astonished. ¡°The asional unit will cost an astronomical price. Brother, how much did you pay for it five decades ago?¡± Third Sister inquired. She was also a sessful career woman. ¡°It was rtively cheap five decades ago¡ªjust over ten billion,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Suddenly, his expression changed slightly. Buzz! Upon the aircraft¡¯snding at the manor, Xu Jingming and hispanions disembarked, only to be met by a group of Moon Elves emerging from the residence. ¡°Why are you here? This is my boss¡¯s residence,¡± the half-white-haired Ni Yun scolded angrily. Xu Jingming had been away for extended periods, delegating the corporation¡¯s matters to his parents and then to his second brother. Xu Jingming left behind only his assistant, Ni Yun, to learn the Jing family¡¯s body tempering method to prolong her lifespan. However, she started practicing a littlete, making her appear older than Jing Yulong and his wife. ¡°Her Highness desires this manor. Name a price,¡± a female Moon Elf demanded, eyeing the humans. ¡°Her Highness is the most powerful member of the Moon Elves and will be their future monarch,¡± another Moon Elf threatened. There was nothing they could do about it. Thepetition was about to begin, and amodation in World Center City was scarce. Although they had secured a few rooms in a hotel, it was too cramped for Her Highness¡¯s liking, and she found a vacant residence that had been unupied for over half a century. They decided to reside there temporarily. ¡°Her Highness is resting. Do not disturb her. Name your price,¡± the female Moon Elf urged. The members of the Jing family were stunned. ¡°The most powerful member of the Moon Elves?¡± Many of them wondered. ¡°She must be the kind of powerhouse capable of destroying the world.¡± They were aware that the top powerhouses of various species were incredibly formidable and could effortlessly demolish areas spanning dozens or hundreds of kilometers. ¡°How audacious of you.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°How dare you vite thew in World Center City?¡± The Moon Elves were taken aback. Xu Jingming tapped his watch gently and reported the incident to the World Center City officials. ¡°My house has been upied by a group of Moon Elves. They even im to be the strongest of their kind. My residence is at 1108 Wind Whisper District in the west,¡± Xu Jingming reported. The Moon Elves¡¯ expressions turned hostile. At this moment¡ª Buzz. An AI robot with golden wings materialized above the manor, and an imperceptible electromaic field enshrouded the entire estate. The Moon Elves quaked from the electric current, but Xu Jingming andpany remained unscathed. Meanwhile, some of the Moon Elves dwelling in the manor were also transported away by the electromaic forces, including the Moon Elf princess, who was believed to be the mightiest among her kind. She was the most exquisite of the Moon Elves, incredibly regal, and her eyes brimmed with frigidity. The electromaic forces could not harm her in the slightest. ¡°You are under suspicion of upying this property and viting the regtions of World Center City,¡± the AI robot dered icily, gazing down at them. ¡°All of you Moon Elves shall be incarcerated for a month andpensate Mr. Jing with one billion. Will youply with the verdict?¡± ¡°Incarcerated for a month?¡± The Moon Elf princess¡¯s countenance altered. ¡°My subordinates arranged this dwelling. Furthermore, I am willing topensate this human with arger sum. Can I be exempted from imprisonment?¡± ¡°In the year of the Myriad Species Tournament, all infractions will be severely punished,¡± the AI stated dispassionately. ¡°If you resist, you will be permanently banned from participating in the Myriad Species Tournament.¡± The Moon Elf princess¡¯s face nched. As a Moon Elf, she had no expectation of partaking in the inaugural Myriad Species Tournament, but she still yearned topete in the preliminaries and observe the true might of the other races¡¯ powerhouses. ¡°By the time I am released from prison, thepetition will be nearly over,¡± the princess addressed the AI robot. Chapter 721 - 721 Preliminaries (2) 721 Preliminaries (2) ¡°Would you like to put up a stubborn resistance?¡± the AI asked calmly. Xu Jingming observed from the side. The Myriad Species Tournament was apetition that the great existence had summoned over five million high-dimensional lifeforms topete in. He would never permit any high-dimensional lifeforms to disrupt the tournament! Xu Jingming had never contemted breaking the rules of World Center City. This Moon Elf was truly foolish. ¡°I¡¯m willing to ept the punishment,¡± the Moon Elf princess stated, giving Xu Jingming a cold look. Xu Jingming grinned at her. ¡°Humans.¡± The other Moon Elves were about to lose their minds. Their great princess was going to jail? ¡°Shut up,¡± she reprimanded coldly. She had spent many years wandering and cultivating in seclusion, only thinking of avoiding attacks from powerful species. She never expected amodations in World Center City to be so scarce. When she started booking a year ago, the slightlyrger spaces were already taken, and she barely managed to book a few rooms. As a natural high-dimensional lifeform, she naturally didn¡¯t want to share a building with other species. That¡¯s why she was searching for a manor that had been vacant for more than 50 years. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The Moon Elves were enveloped in an invisible electromaic light. Whoosh. The AI robot vanished into thin air with the Moon Elves. Void travel? Xu Jingming watched in amazement. World Center City¡¯s means far exceed any species. ¡°Son,¡± Yuan Yu anxiously held her ninth child and asked, ¡°have we offended the strongest of the Moon Elves? Will there be trouble?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°Boss, this manor has been decorated by the Moon Elves. We need to redecorate it, which might take two hours,¡± Ni Yun said. They had already brought their daily necessities in the aircraft. ¡°You guys set up here. I¡¯ll go out,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡­ At a restaurant in the heart of World Center City, Xu Jingming sat among three other human beings. ¡°Lord Ming,¡± greeted a sweet-faced woman with a smile. ¡°Yu Yangwei,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a grin. ¡°I recognized your voice.¡± ¡°Lord Ming, it¡¯s a pleasure to meet you. I¡¯m Fengke,¡± said a rotund man with a smile, his girth almost matching his height, indicating his ample proportions. Xu Jingming nodded in acknowledgement. ¡°Ming,¡± said the coldest and thinnest man with a scar on his face, looking at Xu Jingming with aplicated expression. ¡°Although we¡¯ve known each other for a long time and met on several asions, I¡¯m finally seeing your true identity this time.¡± Xu Jingming had always concealed his true identity in the past, but he no longer needed to do so. ¡°There¡¯s no need to hide anymore,¡± Xu Jingming replied confidently. ¡°Lord Ming reached Lv. 53 over 200 years ago, so his strength is naturally even more unfathomable now,¡± praised Yu Yangwei. ¡°Oh right, what about the other humans?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Surely, you three are not the only high-dimensional human lifeforms. Besides, you used to have a group.¡± ¡°People fled when danger arose, that¡¯s all,¡± said the portly man with a smile. ¡°Also, some conflicts arose after spending some time together, resulting in people leaving. Only the three of us spend time together frequently.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Lord Ming. You¡¯ve in powerful species numerous times in retaliation, causing them topletely abandon their attacks on humans,¡± Yu Yangwei said with a smile. ¡°Many high-dimensional human lifeforms have survived because of you. They owe you their lives.¡± ¡°In terms of strength, Ming is undisputedly the most powerful among the seven human countries,¡± Shadow remarked. Xu Jingming wasn¡¯t particrly proud. After all, most of the five million-plus high-dimensional lifeforms back then were Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms! Eternal realm high-dimensional lifeforms only ounted for about 1% of them. Therefore, it was quite normal for him to be indisputably the strongest among the dozens of high-dimensional lifeforms in the seven human countries. ¡°Are all of you nning to participate this year?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°We are all participating, but we probably won¡¯t pass the preliminaries,¡± Yu Yangwei replied with a smile. ¡°Only 300 spots will be selected for the mainpetition in the preliminaries,¡± added Fengke. ¡°With our strength, how can we qualify for a spot in the mainpetition?¡± ¡°By participating in the preliminaries, you can also get a sense of the strength of the powerhouses of other species up close,¡± Shadow said. ¡°You can also gain a clearer understanding of yourself.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. ¡°Lord Ming, have you registered for this year¡¯spetition?¡± Yu Yangwei asked. ¡°I came to meet you the day I arrived. I haven¡¯t registered yet,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°We haven¡¯t either,¡± Yu Yangwei said happily. ¡°We just wanted to spend time with you.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s register together after we finish eating,¡± Xu Jingming suggested, nodding in agreement. ¡­ The registration periodmenced a month before thepetition. Following their dinner, Xu Jingming, Yu Yangwei, Fengke, and Shadow headed toward one of the numerous registration spots scattered throughout the city. This year¡¯s registration numbers had surpassed all previous records, with over three million entries. ¡°The number of registrations this year has already exceeded three million. In the past, we have never seen such a high volume,¡± the registration office employees exchanged. ¡°Indeed, in thest two to three centuries, the world has seen a surge of powerful beings. This Myriad Species Tournament will undoubtedly be thrilling,¡± the employees continued to chat. Afterpleting their registration, Xu Jingming and hispanions departed. ¡°Are humans also participating?¡± Two towering Giant Celestials disdainfully nced at Xu Jingming and hispanions as they exited the registration point. ¡°I have heard of a human powerhouse who is quite formidable,¡± one of the Giant Celestials remarked. ¡°If they cross my path, I will crush them.¡± The two Giant Celestials chatted. The Giant Celestials were a naturally dominant race in the Myriad Species World. Their species had consistently produced powerhouses who had secured top three positions for a long time due to their exceptional physique and talent. Only five high-dimensional lifeforms had been born into the Giant Celestials, and they had already broken through to Lv. 60, showcasing their significant advantage. ¡°Giant Celestials,¡± Xu Jingming and hispanions gazed at them. ¡°If they fail to secure a top position in the first few tournaments, they will have no chance in the middle andter stages,¡± Shadow sneered. ¡°There are numerous powerful speciespeting. The race for first ce in the early stages will be extremely intense. From my perspective, the two of them probably won¡¯t make it to the mainpetition,¡± Yu Yangwei stated. Xu Jingming eagerly anticipated thepetition even more. ****** At the Jing family manor, Jing Yulong nced at the program projected on the wall. ¡°Only three days left until thepetition officially begins. Unfortunately, the preliminaries won¡¯t be live-streamed. The preliminaries start today, correct?¡± Yuan Yu fed their child from a bottle. ¡°More than 5.03 million powerhouses from 10,000 species have registered this time! In the three days of preliminaries, only 300 spots for the mainpetition will be selected from 5.03 million participants. It will be quite exciting.¡± ¡°We humans will probably participate in the preliminaries, but unfortunately, there won¡¯t be a livestream. And it¡¯s not like we will see any humans at the mainpetition,¡± Jing Yulong said. ¡°It¡¯s already good enough to be able to watch the Myriad Species Tournament that happens once in a thousand years,¡± Yuan Yu replied. ¡°Dad, Mom, I¡¯m going out for a while,¡± Xu Jingming announced. ¡°Okay,¡± Jing Yulong and his wife replied nonchntly. Xu Jingming took a leisurely stroll through the city and saw Dragons, Mountain Demons, and other massive creatures roaming about. Fifteen minutester, he arrived at the preliminaries and met up with Shadow, Yu Yangwei, and Fengke. The venue for the preliminaries was vast, with over 5.03 million powerhouses from various species gathered. The powerhouses of different races varied in size¡ªsome were massive, while others were small. After more than 300 years of cultivation, almost all of the participants registered are above Lv. 50. Xu Jingming sensed his surroundings and noticed an aura that was particrly weak. They dare to try despite being in their Lv. 30s or Lv. 40s? They may lose their lives in the preliminaries. I was the previous Myriad Species Arena champion, but I feel that more than 99% of the powerhouses here are stronger than me. Kabermah, the Giant Celestial, observed his surroundings seriously. He felt that even the weak Dwarf powerhouses had auras that were much more terrifying than his. I received a new body tempering technique from my teacher. I¡¯ve already reached Lv. 47, far surpassing my level a thousand years ago. But¡­ what¡¯s wrong with this day and age? Kabermah was focused on pushing the limits of life. His pride made him register, but just the gathering at the preliminaries made his heart tremble. He realized how many powerhouses there were in the Myriad Species World. ¡°All preliminaries contestants,¡± a golden AI robot appeared in the sky, and its voice reverberated in the surroundings. ¡°Wee to the Myriad Species Tournament. This will be apetition that will go down in history.¡± ¡°Look up,¡± the golden AI robot instructed. Xu Jingming, Shadow, Yu Yangwei, Fengke, and countless powerhouses gazed up at the sky. ¡°The arena for the mainpetition is 108,000 meters above,¡± the golden AI robot informed the contestants. ¡°You need to rely on your ability to fly to reach the arena. The first 10,000 people to arrive will pass the first round of the preliminaries, and the rest will be eliminated.¡± ¡°Fly to the arena?¡± Xu Jingming frowned. This is the first round of the preliminaries? ¡°We¡¯re humans, so how can we fly?¡± Fengke¡¯s expression changed. ¡°I can only jump at most; I can¡¯t jump that high.¡± Chapter 722 - 722 Ranking 722 Ranking Xu Jingming gazed skyward. Through the hazy clouds, he could barely make out the massive arena suspended in the sky. Most of the preliminary contestants are above Level 50, and the air is like water to them; they can run effortlessly through it. Xu Jingming frowned. But stepping on air¡­ it¡¯s never as fast as true flight! A winged alien could p its wings, slicing through the air. Relying on one¡¯s feet to step on air was much slower. ¡°All preliminary contestants are prohibited from touching each other during the first round of the preliminaries,¡± announced the golden AI robot hovering in the sky. ¡°Once a preliminary contestant makes contact with another, they will be instantly teleported out of World Center City and disqualified from the current Myriad Species Tournament.¡± The myriad species¡¯ powerhouses expressed their surprise. ¡°Of course, interfering with others via intense vortices produced from your flight is permitted,¡± the golden AI robot continued. Airflow interference is allowed? Xu Jingming¡¯s heart stirred, and Shadow, Yu Yangwei, and Fengke grew serious. The airflow unleashed by a powerhouse is still very terrifying, thought Shadow. For example, Xu Jingming¡¯s breath could pulverize a hill several kilometers away. The shockwaves produced by powerhouses stronger than Xu Jingming when traveling at top speed were even more terrifying. ¡°With more than five million powerhouses charging into the sky simultaneously and deliberately releasing shockwaves to interfere with others, a terrifying turbulence will form,¡± Yu Yangwei said with concern. ¡°The weaker ones will be torn apart by these turbulences.¡± The portly Fengke added, ¡°If we can harness the air turbulence, it can instead greatly increase our speed.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that easy to exploit that,¡± said Shadow, his expression grave. Each of the five million-plus contestants harbored their own thoughts. To them, this wasn¡¯t just apetition but a matter of survival! Being first in the Myriad Species Arena was their only chance to make it out alive. The golden AI robot in the sky smiled and announced, ¡°Since the rules have been disseminated, all contestants, please get ready. Countdown begins: 5¡­ 4¡­ 3¡­¡± Everyone on the vast grounds waited solemnly. An invisible electromaic force restrained all the preliminary contestants. ¡°2¡­ 1! Begin!¡± The moment the golden AI robot finished speaking, the suppressive electromaic force vanished instantly. ¡°Charge!¡± Xu Jingming, Shadow, Yu Yangwei, and Fengke simultaneously kicked off the ground and exerted their strength. They shot into the sky like cannonballs! Those with wings rapidly gained altitude with a single p. In the blink of an eye, more than five million shockwaves erupted, and all the preliminary contestants soared towards the sky. ¡°What!? I¡­¡± The previous Myriad Species Arena champion, Giant Celestial Kabermah, stood tall and burly. He immediately kicked off the ground and rocketed towards the sky! However, his Level 47 strengthgged far behind among the other contestants. Coupled with the immense resistance from his massive body, his ascent was painfully slow. With just one leap, Kabermah surveyed his surroundings as he ascended and made a disheartening realization. I¡¯m actually in the bottom 10,000? There were over 5.03 million participants in the preliminaries, and only 10,000 would be selected after the first round. As for Kabermah, he found himself in the bottom 10,000. His past pride shattered, and he gained a clear understanding of his strength. The Myriad Species Arena had once been his pride. Now, there was no hope for him to clear the first round of preliminaries. Forget it, forget it. The gap is too great. I¡¯ll only embarrass myself if I continue trying. Kabermah ceased struggling, and his upward momentum gradually weakened under the resistance. He began his free fall when he was only about 1,000 meters away. Soaring up and a natural descent! Kabermah looked up and calmly watched millions of figures ascend into the sky. Many others fell naturally like Kabermah. The gap is too great. Many of the preliminary contestants who had given up were natives, and some of them were high-dimensional lifeforms who knew their limits. The high-dimensional lifeforms who had descended into weaker species and ranked in the bottom tens of thousands knew their ce from the beginning. They harbored no thoughts of perseverance. I can forget about the first few tournaments. I¡¯ll focus on cultivating for thousands of years. Only when there¡¯s not much difference in strength will I be qualified topete. These high-dimensional lifeforms weren¡¯t foolish. The gap was ridiculously wide, so persisting was suicidal. ¡­ Boom! Airwaves surged in his ears as Xu Jingming soared skyward at breakneck speeds. With his current strength, he could only rise to a height of 10,000 meters with a single leap! Of course, Xu Jingming naturally had to step through air to exert his strength to reach the mainpetition venue as quickly as possible. Thousand Shadows Flying Crane! Xu Jingming spread out his arms. Boom! Boom! Boom! As Xu Jingming charged forward, he pounded the air repeatedly. With his terrifying speed, the air seemed solid, and he borrowed the force from every step to soar upward. He swung his arms, and like a bird gracefully gaining lift from the pping of their wings, pushed his speed to its limits. Xu Jingming immediately saw more than a thousand figures in the sky. Most of these figures had wings. I¡¯m now ranked between 1,200 to 1,300. Most of the people in front of me are from the various flying species, Xu Jingming thought to himself. The flying species have a massive advantage in the first round of the selection. However, there are many without wings who are faster than me. Xu Jingming had a solemn expression. These powerful species are indeed much stronger than me. The one ranked first was a huge golden bird. With a p of its wings, it stirred up terrifying shockwaves. It soared into the sky, sending shockwaves at all the preliminaries contestants below. Of the top 20, 17 had wings, and three didn¡¯t. Ninth was an eight-meter-long Fire Dragonborn powerhouse. Fifteenth was the 12-meter-tall one-armed Giant Ape King. 20th was a 63-meter-tall Mountain Demon powerhouse. Xu Jingming was extremely afraid of these three wingless powerhouses. These three don¡¯t have wings like me, and their bodies have greater resistance! However, they are still faster than me. It¡¯s obvious that their strength exceeds mine. When the three of them pounded the air, every step they took seemed to shatter space. The terrifying shockwaves they formed affected the area below, and their might was extremely terrifying. What? This Fire Dragonborn powerhouse is faster than me? thought the one-armed Giant Ape King, secretly surprised. Despite the slight difference in height between them, the fact that the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse was flying faster made him feel threatened. There¡¯s also the Mountain Demon powerhouse behind me, he thought. At 63 meters tall, he faces great resistance when soaring, but he¡¯s only slightly slower than me. He¡¯s also a formidable opponent. The Mountain Demon powerhouse remained expressionless. His feet were enormous, and every time he kicked off from the air, it produced a terrifying rumble, causing his huge body to constantly elerate. One-armed Giant Ape and Fire Dragonborn? The Mountain Demon powerhouse¡¯s eyes turned cold. My species is currently at a life-and-death juncture, and I¡¯m its greatest pir! Myriad Species World¡­ I have to be first. Nobody can stop me! The dragons in the Myriad Species World had many family branches, including the stronger Five-Colored Dragons, Fire Dragons, and Demon Dragons. Dragons that mated with other species formed some mixed-blood Dragonborns, who were usually servants of the Dragons. The wingless Fire Dragonborn powerhouse was ranked ninth, attracting the attention of many high-dimensional lifeforms. ¡°Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, who is he?¡± ¡°How strong.¡± ¡°This Fire Dragonborn powerhouse is at least in the top three in this Myriad Species Tournament,¡± many high-dimensional lifeformsmented. The Fire Dragonborn powerhouse remained calm. He looked up, as if he were searching for something in the sky. So what if I¡¯m an invincible legend? I can¡¯t put up a fight in front of a third-realm powerhouse. I was dragged into his world and made to abide by his rules. When will I reach the third realm? he thought. He was a traveler, who had experienced too much in the endless dominions. His only goal now was to reach the third realm. I¡¯ll leave this world in the first Myriad Species Tournament, the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse thought. To him, this was a matter of course. It had been a long, long time since he had encountered an opponent. I hope an opponent that surprises me will appear among these five million-plus high-dimensional opponents, the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse thought. ¡­ ¡°We¡¯re already ced around 9,000. If we make a single mistake, we¡¯ll be eliminated in the first round.¡± The two Giant Celestial powerhouses were very anxious. They didn¡¯t have wings and were huge, so they suffered immense resistance. ¡°Attack.¡± The two Giant Celestials were very decisive. They waved their palms, and terrifying shockwaves sted in all directions. Despite their cement at around 9,000, the two of them still held a significant advantage in strength. With a single wave of their palms, the avian species suffered a blow, causing many of them to suffer injuries and their speed to decrease. Boom! Boom! Boom! The Fire Dragonborn, the one-armed Giant Ape King, and the Mountain Demon led the charge, stepping on the shockwaves formed by the air with all their might. Some powerhouses even took the initiative to st out shockwaves to stop the other contestants. Under the influence of the massive shockwaves, the airspace became terrifying. ¡°Pfft.¡± Boom! Some weaker avian species had their bodies shattered by the shockwaves. If they were lucky, they could rely on their severed limbs to slowly recover. If they were unlucky, they would lose their lives from fatal injuries. Instantly, blood and feathers flew everywhere. ¡°Everyone¡¯s gone insane.¡± Yu Yangwei, Fengke, and Shadow stared in shock as arge number of shockwaves came from above. With too many attackers, the shockwaves affected each other, causing the airspace to be terrifyingly chaotic. Pu. Yu Yangwei suffered the impact of the shockwave and couldn¡¯t help but bleed from the corner of her mouth. Fengke and Shadow struggled to hold on. Thankfully, our area isn¡¯t that dangerous, Yu Yangwei thought. After receiving Xu Jingming¡¯s body tempering technique and years of cultivation, their strength ranged from Lv. 53 to 55. As small humans, their bodies were incredibly tough. Therefore, they only suffered minor injuries under the chaotic shockwaves. Yu Yangwei, Fengke, and Shadow gazed up at the sky. The chaotic airflow above was even more terrifying, and arge amount of blood flew everywhere. The contestants who were inferior were either dead or injured. ¡°We¡¯re about 500,000th. It¡¯s toote.¡± Yu Yangwei, Fengke, and Shadow could tell from the situation that they had no hope. ¡°Some high-dimensional lifeforms died in the first round of the preliminaries.¡± Yu Yangwei, Fengke, Shadow, and the others slowed down and deliberately avoided the most intense shockwaves above. ¡°The weaker ones moved fast thanks to their wings. They are naturally first on the chopping block.¡± Fengke shook his head and said, ¡°The first round of the preliminaries seems beneficial to the flying species, but it¡¯s also perilous. Blessings and misfortunes are two sides of the same coin.¡± ¡°The ones at the forefront have arrived at the arena,¡± Shadow noted. ¡­ The majestic golden bird led the procession onto the arena, followed by a flurry of powerful avian species. Suddenly, with a deafening roar, the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse burst onto the scene, causing a stir far greater than that of the birds; he was the sixth to arrive. Boom. Shortly after, the one-armed Giant Ape King made his grand entrance as the tenth contender. The Mountain Demon powerhouse arrived in 17th ce. One after the other, powerhouses from the strongest species took their ce among the first hundred, along with other avian species. It was clear that the weaker species were no match for them in terms of physical prowess. Boom! Xu Jingming and more than ten powerhouses arrived at the arena almost at the same time, taking their ce around 860-880. I¡¯m here. Xu Jingming passed through the invisible barrier andid eyes on the mainpetition arena. He finally rxed and observed his opponents with great care. Chapter 723 - 723 Main Tournament Spots 723 Main Tournament Spots The primarypetition venue was an enormous floating oval structure with a semi-major axis spanning approximately 16,000 meters. Suspended at an altitude of over 100,000 meters, it defied the need for any supports. Xu Jingming and his fellowpetitors eyed each other warily, particrly those with clones on the outside. Their minds raced at breakneck speed, ceaselessly memorizing and deducing information about their adversaries. I can tell from the first round of preliminaries that I won¡¯t stand a chance in the initial tournaments, Xu Jingming mused. Those potent wingless species faced greater flying resistance than me, yet over 50 of them were faster. Especially those three! The Fire Dragonborn, the one-armed Giant Ape, and the Mountain Demon are leagues ahead. Xu Jingming was the epitome of patience. Being a weaker species, it made sense for him to avoid the first few tournaments. He could use those early rounds to gauge the strength of his opponents, without risking his life. In the Myriad Species World, weak species are the majority. A significant number of high-dimensional lifeforms belong to these weaker species. Xu Jingming also took note of the powerful members of weak species who arrived at the arena slower than he did. As long as they can make it into the top 10,000, they can¡¯t be underestimated. Suddenly¡ª Buzz! A luminous barrier encapsted the entire arena, isting the other contestants. ¡°All remaining preliminary contestants are eliminated.¡± A resounding voice echoed through the sky as the infuriated powerhouses from the myriad species outside the light barrier were teleported away. ¡­ ¡°They won¡¯t even let us watch the subsequent screening rounds.¡± All the preliminary contestants were teleported out, including Yu Yangwei, Fengke, and Shadow, who appeared somewhat disheartened. Yu Yangwei sighed. ¡°After participating in the preliminaries and witnessing thesepetitors firsthand, I finally understand the gap. Even many weak species are stronger than us. The chances of me taking first ce in the Myriad Species Arena are nil! Struggling is futile!¡± ¡°Even among the weaker species, there are many who outmatch us. We have no hope of survival,¡± Shadow remarked calmly. ¡°I was born a high-dimensional lifeform. As a high-dimensional lifeform in the Firstborn realm, I¡¯ve lived a cautious and miserable existence, constantly fearing sacrifice or death¡­ But I couldn¡¯t escape this fate.¡± Born as a high-dimensional lifeform, Shadow had lived in hiding for years. A single sweep from a third-realm entity affected over five million high-dimensional lifeforms, and Shadow was among them. ¡°In the future, I won¡¯t have to hide. I can enjoy life in peace.¡± Shadow gazed at the city before him and smiled. ¡°I¡¯ll savor this final chapter of my existence.¡± Fengke, the portly contestant, remained silent and walked alongside them. Thepetition among high-dimensional lifeforms was brutal from the start, and even more so in the Myriad Species World. Only a minuscule fraction of the over five million high-dimensional lifeforms were fated to survive. ¡°Compared to low-dimensional lifeforms, we¡¯re already fortunate to have lived so long,¡± Yu Yangwei said, forcing a smile. ¡°Evenpared to the natives of the Myriad Species World, our strength has afforded us a morefortable existence.¡± ¡°I hail from a low-dimensional lifeform species, and I¡¯m the only high-dimensional lifeform among them,¡± Fengke murmured. ¡°I won¡¯t give up until I draw myst breath.¡± Shadow and Yu Yangwei were taken aback. ****** At the floating Myriad Species Arena, 10,000 preliminary contestants assembled. ¡°Congrattions on passing the first round of selection,¡± the golden AI robot hovering above announced. ¡°Next is the second screening round, which is also the final one! Out of the 10,000 preliminary contestants, 300 will advance to the mainpetition.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyebrows shot up at the news. Only 300 would progress from the second round? Many powerhouses present listened intently. ¡°An invisible force will bear down on you during the second round,¡± the golden AI robot continued. ¡°You must endure. The longer you withstand the pressure, the better. If you can¡¯t, you may choose to give up. Once you do, the Myriad Species Arena will teleport you out of the venue. ¡°Let me offer some friendly advice. If you feel as though you can¡¯t hold on any longer, give up! If you persist until the end, you may not be able to utter the word ¡®give up¡¯ and will be crushed to death. ¡°Those who willingly give up and those who are crushed to death will be eliminated. ¡°Once only 300 contestants remain, the second round of selection will conclude,¡± the golden AI robot dered. ¡°The rules have been exined, and the final selection is about tomence. 5¡­ 4¡­ 3¡­¡± ¡°2¡­ 1! Begin.¡± This massive oval arena was enveloped by an invisible force that weighed down Xu Jingming and the other powerful beings. Huh? Xu Jingming felt as if a 100,000-foot mountain was crushing him. Even with his physique, he felt somewhat strained. What¡¯s more, this pressure was constantly escting. Xu Jingming still had the leisure to observe his other opponents. The smaller ones are rtively at ease. The bigger ones¡­ are already in agony. Xu Jingming saw that the two Giant Celestials he hade across during registration were trembling. The two Giant Celestials¡ªwho were over 30 meters tall¡ªwere too enormous, and the suppressive force they were enduring was much greater. ¡°Why are those shorties so rxed?¡± The two Giant Celestials were good friends and stood together. The two of them found the test extremely strenuous, and they couldn¡¯t help but shudder. ¡°When flying, those shorties were about as fast as us. Our bodies have great resistance, so our physiques should be stronger than theirs. This invisible force¡­ Is the pressure proportional to size?¡± ¡°This round of screening is unfair to powerful species.¡± ¡°However, we can¡¯t even make it to the top 300. Taking part in the mainpetition is a joke.¡± Many thoughts surfaced in the minds of the two Giant Celestials. Their bodies were steaming, and they were drenched in sweat. As time passed¡­ ¡°Give up.¡± ¡°Give up.¡± ¡°I forfeit.¡± ¡°Give up.¡± Powerful high-dimensional lifeforms chose to surrender. This selection was indeed more prejudiced toward weak species. The two Giant Celestials¡ªwho were ranked around 5,000¡ªalso chose to give up. At this moment, just being slightly stronger allowed them tost longer than a group of eliminated opponents. Xu Jingming still felt very at ease. He nced around, and found fewer and fewer contestants on the arena. He didn¡¯t see anyone being crushed to death. High-dimensional lifeforms aren¡¯t foolish either. If they have to persevere to make it into the top 300, even if they barely qualify for the mainpetition, they will quickly be eliminated. They have no chance of bing number one among the myriad species. Xu Jingming watched. If they don¡¯t see any hope, they might as well give up. When there were still over 2,000 contestants left in the preliminaries, weak species began to be eliminated. ¡°I can¡¯t even clear the preliminaries.¡± The various flying species were also eliminated inrge numbers. Their average standards were indeed inferior to the other contestants, so many of them were naturally eliminated in the second round. Huh? When there were still 1,000 contestants left on the field, Xu Jingming could already sense the immense strength weighing down on him. It¡¯s getting a bit difficult. The Fire Dragonborn, the Mountain Demon, and the one-armed Giant Ape King also felt some pressure. They were too massive after all, and the pressure they endured was intense. Especially the Mountain Demon powerhouse, he stood at over 60 meters tall, and the pressure he suffered was extremely frightening. 900, 800, 700¡­ The number of contestants who persevered decreased, and the remaining ones were true elites. There are under 500 contestants left. Xu Jingming felt that the pressure was already very terrifying. He observed his surroundings. Weak species that canst until now might be mypetitors in the future. Even if the rules of the second round of selection benefit weak species, there are less than 50 from the weak species that havested until now. They are probably extraordinary in the outside world. Xu Jingming thought to himself. He was a newly-advanced Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage and had reached the Eternal realm in about 10,000 years. He was extremely gifted. What about his other opponents? Even if I temporarily have an advantage, it doesn¡¯t mean that I will have an advantage thousands of yearster, Xu Jingming thought. There are also weaker species like the Ants and Bees. There will definitely be some formidable powerhouses among them. 335, 334, 333¡­ A cold-looking Forest Elf¡¯s body trembled as he observed his surroundings. I, Emperor Shanyi, have cultivated to the half-step third realm. Can¡¯t I even enter the mainpetition? I¡¯ve already fallen behind in the past 300 years. I have to work harder in theing days, the elven powerhouse thought to himself. Crack. The elven powerhouse felt his bones crack under the pressure. ¡°I forfeit,¡± the elven powerhouse shouted. Before he was teleported away, he swept his gaze around. There are still ten weak species left. All of them are stronger than me! Whoosh. He was teleported out. ¡­ Xu Jingming found it strenuous as well. His expression turned much graver as he observed his surrounding opponents. 310th, 309th¡­ As people gave up one after another, fewer and fewer people remained in the mainpetition venue. Every powerhouse who left memorized the powerhouses who managed to endure. Suddenly, the extremely frightening pressurepletely dissipated. Xu Jingming instantly felt much more at ease, and he felt like he was about to soar. If it had continued any further, I would havested half a minute at most. Xu Jingming observed his surroundings. There were only a handful of behemoths around him. Of the 300 contestants in the mainpetition, only nine are from the weaker species? Even though the second round of screening was already prejudiced toward weak species, very few of them entered the mainpetition. In just 300 years of cultivation, the progress of weak species is far slower than that of powerful species, Xu Jingming thought to himself. Weaker species like the Ants grow even slower. I wonder when they will enter the mainpetition. My body is already trembling. This human clearly had it more leisurely than me. A Xiao nced at Xu Jingming. Nine weak species. I¡¯m an Abyss Overlord. What about the other eight? A Dwarf powerhouse observed his surroundings with a smile, focusing on the other contestants that were likewise from weaker species. ¡°The selection is over,¡± the golden AI robot said with a smile. ¡°Congrattions to everyone present for bing participants in this Myriad Species Tournament¡¯s mainpetition.¡± All the contestants also paid attention to each other, especially the nine weak species that attracted the most attention. Chapter 724 - 724 Human Jing Ming 724 Human Jing Ming ¡°The Myriad Species Tournament is set tomence in just three days,¡± announced the golden AI robot. ¡°Detailed requirements for the mainpetition will be disseminated through the informationwork.¡± Without warning, an invisible force enveloped Xu Jingming and the other powerhouses, teleporting them away. Fifteen minutester¡ª Xu Jingming returned to his residence, taking a leisurely stroll. His father, Jing Yulong, slumped on the sofa, was engrossed in a program projected on the screen. Yuan Yu was simrly focused, while Xu Jingming¡¯s youngest sister slept soundly in her crib. ¡°Back so soon?¡± Yuan Yu expressed surprise. ¡°Just in time for lunch,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile. ¡°Jing Ming, the schedule for the Myriad Species Tournament will be announced tonight, and ticket sales will begin tomorrow night,¡± Jing Yulong informed him. ¡°With dozens of us here, it will be difficult to secure enough tickets. There are only 100 million tickets avable, with nearly 100,000 spectator groups vying for them.¡± Yuan Yu added, ¡°Only those in World Center City can snatch tickets online, but many who don¡¯t even n on attending thepetition live will be trying to secure tickets. Once they have one, they can be resold for a profit.¡± ¡°It will be a challenge for us to get dozens of tickets together,¡± Jing Yulongmented. ¡°We may have to sit separately in the stands.¡± ¡°Ticket snatching will indeed be a problem,¡± Xu Jingming agreed. ¡°It¡¯s even more difficult for therger species,¡± Yuan Yu pointed out. ¡°For example, some of the dragon species are 100 meters long, and Mountain Demons are generally over 50 meters tall! There are only 1,000 stands and boxes suitable for them, and there are manyrge species among the various Dragon branches. It won¡¯t be easy for them to secure a ticket.¡± Jing Yulong chimed in, ¡°I heard that contestants in the mainpetition have separate private rooms to rest in. The rtives and friends of the mainpetition contestants can also rest in those private rooms.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a benefit reserved for mainpetition contestants,¡± Yuan Yu reminded them, rushing to tend to her ninth child as she awoke. ¡­ In a small building nestled in World Center City, a gaunt gray elf perched before a window, gazing out at the falling night. The gray elves are considered weak among the various branches of the elves, and they are generally between 60 centimeters and 1 meter tall, the gray elf powerhouse thought to himself. I nned onying dormant during the first 300 years after my descent. I only had one goal¡­ to survive. Thus, twenty years after my descent, I sought refuge in the securest location, World Center City, where I have resided ever since. As anticipated, high-dimensional lifeforms of formidable species began attacking the weaker species, forcing them to flee in all directions. Some sought refuge in World Center City, while others fled underground, the gray elf pondered. World Center City boasts a high poption density and strict regtions. I can¡¯t cultivate freely at all, nor can I unleash my full potential in the dark and narrow underground. The gray elf had no choice. After all, his strength had grown to the point where unleashing it could reduce the surrounding dozens of kilometers to ashes. Even if he restrained his body tempering, just one breath could decimate an area spanning several kilometers! Here, I¡¯m safe, but I can¡¯t use my body tempering technique to its fullest potential, much less practicebat techniques, the gray elf ruminated. My strength is only at Lv. 45 for these preliminaries. Even when I charged toward the mainpetition¡¯s arena, I was ranked at the bottom. Due to his diminutive size, he was faster than the previous champion, the Giant Celestial, Kabermah. There are very few opportunities for attacks now, the gray elf mused. It¡¯s time for me to venture out and cultivate with all my might. He had never dared to unleash his full strength in World Center City. Even the aftershocks of his fists striking the ground could affect an area spanning one to two kilometers. World Center City would immediately detain him, and he might even be permanently disqualified from future tournaments. ¡­ How can I defeat those monsters? I was born in the Firstborn realm, after all. I might as well enjoy my life in the Myriad Species World. Being 300 years behind does not necessarily imply that I will remain trailing for the next few millennia. I still have ample time. Despite being a formidable species, I was outstripped by a group of weaker ones in the first tournament. How can I hope topete in the future? The contestants who failed to qualify for the next round had varying reactions. Some clung to their convictions, some were thrown into panic, while others simply gave up. Thepetition among over five million high-dimensional lifeforms was fiercely fought! These lifeforms could process information at lightning speed. After calcting, it was easy to deduce their probability of bing the number one contender among the myriad species. ****** Nighttime in World Center City was a flurry of activity and dazzling sights. The eyes of innumerable lifeforms in the Myriad Species World were fixed here, and an abundance of live streams of World Center City were broadcasted around the clock. ¡°The schedule has been released.¡± ¡°The officialpetition schedule has been announced, along with the 300 participants in the mainpetition.¡± World Center City erupted in excitement. Countless species in the Myriad Species World eagerly perused thepetition schedule. As they scanned the list of contestants in the mainpetition, they hoped to spot someone from their own species. That would be a source of great pride for their entire race! ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°First day of thepetition, 59th match of the first round: Badishon (Mountain Demon) vs. Jing Ming (Human)!¡± ¡°A human! There is actually a human among the mainpetition¡¯s participants!¡± Countless citizens of the seven human countries also followed the Myriad Species Tournament with great interest. They scrutinized the schedule calmly, but when they saw a human contender on it, they were stunned before erupting in euphoria. ¡°After 158,000 years, a new human powerhouse has joined the Myriad Species Tournament.¡± ¡°In this era, there are many powerhouses in the world, and their strength far exceeds that of pastpetitions. The significance of this tournament is also much greater than the previous ones. We humans finally have a contender in the ring.¡± ¡°Jing Ming, the head of the Jing family in Eastern Cloud. He was once young and frail, but he dropped out of school to focus on martial arts, and his progress skyrocketed. In the past 200 years, he has traveled the world and honed his skills.¡± Soon, information about Jing Ming flooded the inte. ¡°Eastern Cloud Nation, Jing Ming.¡± ¡°Our Eastern Cloud is impressive.¡± ¡°It¡¯s been said that the powerhouses of today are terrifying. I wonder how formidable Jing Ming is now.¡± ¡°His opponent is the Mountain Demon Badishon. He is 65 meters tall and is practically a giant hill.¡± The seven human countries were in a frenzy. They eagerly gathered all sorts of information on Jing Ming and his opponent, specting on whether he could win this match. ¡­ World Center City, Jing family. ¡°What?¡± Jing Yulong, Yuan Yu, a group of younger siblings, a group of guards, servants, and even his old assistant, Ni Yun, were all taken aback as they looked at the list ofpetition schedules projected on the wall. ¡°Son.¡± Jing Yulong couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Is that Human Jing Ming on the scheduled list you?¡± ¡°Bro, is that really you?¡± The young Sixth Brother¡¯s eyes widened with surprise. ¡°Other than Boss, which of the seven human countries has a powerful warrior named Jing Ming?¡± Ni Yun murmured to herself. Under everyone¡¯s curious gaze, Xu Jingming went upstairs carrying a bottle of beverage. ¡°Yeah, that¡¯s me! Therefore, you don¡¯t have topete for tickets. Official contestants will have private rooms when the timees.¡± ¡°Bro, don¡¯t go. Exin yourself first.¡± ¡°Bro.¡± His younger siblings were thrilled and rushed over to him. Xu Jingming turned around helplessly. ¡°Didn¡¯t I admit it? That¡¯s me! Alright, I¡¯m going to cultivate. I still have to fight a Mountain Demon powerhouse in the mainpetition.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t disturb your brother¡¯s rest,¡± Jing Yulong immediately scolded his children. Xu Jingming went upstairs to his room. The living room was in an uproar. Jing Yulong, Yuan Yu, and his siblings discussed excitedly. ¡°I knew it. For my brother to create such a powerful body tempering technique, he must be very impressive.¡± ¡°Bro has been traveling for more than 200 years, so he must have been focused on cultivation.¡± ¡°Yeah, the family head of the Jing family doesn¡¯t enjoy himself but wanders outside alone and cultivates diligently. It¡¯s no wonder he has such strength.¡± ¡°How strong is he?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°I watched some videos of some terrifying powerhouses destroying an area spanning a few kilometers with a single punch. Is he as powerful as them?¡± ¡°Sixth Brother, do you know what it means to be a mainpetition contestant? The 300 mainpetition contestants of the Myriad Species Tournament are the 300 strongest powerhouses in this era.¡± They chatted excitedly. ****** As the anticipation of countless lives reached its peak, the Myriad Species Tournament was finally ready tomence. Xu Jingming, apanied by dozens of members of the Jing family, arrived at the entrance. ¡°Wee, Contestant Jing Ming. I¡¯ll take you straight to the contestant¡¯s room,¡± a ck AI robot greeted them. ¡°Do you have any otherpanions with you?¡± ¡°No,¡± Xu Jingming replied, shaking his head. Shadow, Fengke, and Yu Yangwei had already purchased their tickets and did not require thepany of the Jing family. ¡°Very well.¡± The ck AI robot nodded, smiling. Then, an electromaic light enveloped the Jing family, including Xu Jingming. Whoosh! The group was teleported away. Xu Jingming and his entourage materialized in arge private room with an open roof, spanning 50 meters in width. ¡°The private room is enormous.¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°The arena is massive.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s younger siblings looked around excitedly and spotted a towering Demon Dragon coiled up in the private room next door. Despite being coiled up, the Demon Dragon was still over 30 meters tall. Its eyes met Xu Jingming¡¯s, and both parties recognized each other as one of the 300 powerhouses in the mainpetition. For a weak species to make it to the top 300 in the first tournament, he must be much stronger than me in the outside world, thought the Demon Dragon. The Demon Dragon¡¯s serious gaze frightened Xu Jingming¡¯s siblings, bodyguards, and servants, sending them into a panic. ¡°Waa!¡± the baby cried in fright. Helpless, the Demon Dragon turned its upper body slightly, facing the other way. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. World Center City has strict rules, so it¡¯s still very safe,¡± Xu Jingming reassured everyone. ¡°Bro, there¡¯s another big one beside us,¡± his third sister said nervously. Xu Jingming turned. In the private room on the other side was a massive bird with folded wings, no less impressive in size than the Demon Dragon. ¡°Out of the 300 contestants in the mainpetition, only nine are from weak species,¡± Xu Jingming exined to his younger siblings. ¡°The rest are all powerful species. The smaller ones are ten meters tall, and therger ones are nearly 100 meters tall.¡± ¡°Bro, you¡¯re the best.¡± ¡°Bro, you¡¯re one of the nine weaker species.¡± The younger siblings were quite proud. The audience sat in the countless seats in the arena. In a very small seat in the front row sat an Ant dressed in luxurious clothing, his eyes cold as he watched the arena up close. I, Haverten, cannot participate in the first tournament. I can only be a spectator and gauge their strength. Chapter 725 - 725 Tournament Begins (1) 725 Tournament Begins (1) The cheers in the Myriad Species Arena were like an avnche or tsunami. Countless audience members were thrilled. Through the informationwork, the entire Myriad Species World watched livestreams everywhere. The Myriad Species World Tournament was held once every 1,000 years, and it was the greatest event in the Myriad Species World! For many weak species with short lifespans, it was extremely fortunate to live long enough to participate in the Myriad Species World Tournament once. At this moment, they were reveling in the exhration of thepetition. In the middle of the arena, a golden-furred Panqiu appeared in the center of the arena. His smile could sway the minds of billions of viewers, and his voice reverberated throughout the arena. ¡°I¡¯m honored to host the 1,008th Myriad Species Tournament. ¡°I¡¯m sure everyone in the audience knows that the might of powerhouses worldwide has progressed tremendously in the past 300 years. We can expect this Myriad Species Tournament to be unprecedentedly intense. ¡°This year¡¯s tournament will be a turning point in the history of the Myriad Species Tournament. From today onward, the Myriad Species Tournament will be even more thrilling and popr. The tournament will also catalyze the emergence of more formidable body tempering techniques and push the limits of life to a higher level.¡± Countless audience members cheered. This was indeed the truth. With over five million high-dimensional lifeforms descending, many body tempering techniques had indeed been imparted in the past 300 years. For instance, Xu Jingming had left more than one set of body tempering techniques for the Jing family. His parents cultivated the simplest set. Arge number of body tempering techniques circted, enabling the natives¡¯ strength to generally increase. ¡°Without further ado, we will have the first match of the first round of the Myriad Species Tournament next. Fanchu from the Fire Dragons will battle Yarojin from the Forest Giant Apes.¡± The Panqiu¡¯s voice was shrill. Two figures darted out from two of the contestants¡¯ boxes at the outermost rim of the Myriad Species Arena. One was anky 12-meter-tall ape, Yarojin, and the other was a Fire Dragon powerhouse with outstretched wings. Yarojin? Xu Jingming nced at the other party. When he came after me back then, Yarojin was at Lv. 55. I wonder what level he has reached after 200 years. The contestants in the mainpetition moved extraordinarily swiftly. Less than 10,000 meters from the contestant¡¯s box to the arena, thenky ape, Yarojin, appeared in the arena as if he had teleported. His movement tore through the air, causing a terrifying shockwave. The Myriad Species Arena¡¯s energy shield protected all the spectators. Themotion caused by the Fire Dragon powerhouse entering the arena was a thousandfold greater. Boom! Like a thunderp, the Fire Dragon powerhouse tore through the air and descended into the arena, causing the entire arena to shudder slightly. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°The Fire Dragons are so enormous.¡± ¡°The Giant Apes are so smallpared to the Fire Dragons.¡± Countless spectators watched in excitement as they discussed fervently, especially the Ants, Bees, and many other weak species sitting in the front row. In the eyes of these weak species, the Fire Dragons were massive! The Fire Dragon powerhouse was over 110 meters long, and the pressure from its immense wings stifled the Ants and Bees. ¡°To think a shortie like you can enter the mainpetition.¡± The Fire Dragon powerhouse, Fanchu, gazed down at Yarojin. Yarojin stared at his opponent. After he failed to kill Xu Jingming back then, he strove ardently to improve, cultivating even harder! Therefore, a total of two Giant Apes entered the mainpetition. Other than the one-armed Giant Ape King, there was also Yarojin. ¡°Contestants, this is your first match, so I¡¯ll reiterate the rules,¡± the Panqiu said. ¡°Once thepetition begins, thepetition will only truly end when one side admits defeat or one side dies.¡± ¡°I¡¯m kindly reminding the two contestants that if they feel that the gap in strength is too vast, they can immediately admit defeat. This is because they might never have a chance if they say it toote,¡± Panqiu said. The two contestants¡¯ expressions didn¡¯t change. After all, the rules for every Myriad Species Tournament were the same. They were already very familiar with it. ¡°Alright, please get ready.¡± The Panqiu had already retreated to the edge of the arena. ¡°Let thepetition begin!¡± With the order, Yarojin and Fanchu observed their opponent. The Myriad Species Tournament was a big deal to many, but for high-dimensional lifeforms like them, it was a disaster. Few woulde out alive. Boom. Fanchu lunged forward. The Myriad Species Arena was oval-shaped, its semi-major axis spanning over 10,000 meters with an energy shield enveloping the venue. Fanchu¡¯s pounce was terrifyingly fast, his ws extended and the wingspan of his pping wings huge. Yarojin tried to dodge, but his speed disadvantage made it impossible. Bang!!! There was a loud bang as Fanchu¡¯s fiery-red scaled wing mmed into Yarojin. The impact sent Yarojin flying, crashing into the shield at the edge of the arena and spewing blood. Rip. Fanchu charged forward, his dragon ws bearing down on Yarojin. Yarojin¡¯s body was tough, using the reactionary force of the shield to dodge the attack. Whoosh! Boom! Bang! The two shed several times in the blink of an eye, too fast for the audience to follow. Fanchu had the upper hand, chasing after Yarojin as hended on the ground. Yarojin crashed into the shield multiple times, before finally surrendering and forfeiting the match while spewing blood. Chapter 726 - 726 Tournament Begins (2) 726 Tournament Begins (2) ¡°It¡¯s already over?¡± ¡°That¡¯s too fast.¡± The audience members eximed in shock, watching the slow-motion rey on their watches. The entire world was broadcasting the tournament. Even from the first row, it was impossible to see clearly. An Ant touched the small projection in front of him and contacted his friends through the Inte. ¡°That Giant Ape crashed into the shield in front of me, spewing blood the size of ake. The broadcast even indicated that the maximum speed they reached inbat exceeded 100,000 meters per second. How terrifying.¡± ¡°How terrifying. 100,000 meters per second? The sonic booms from their flight could destroy a city.¡± ¡°I was in the first row and experienced it up close. It¡¯s just that¡­ I couldn¡¯t see it clearly. All I saw was the Giant Ape crashing into the shield and ground repeatedly,¡± the Ant exined through the Inte, feeling lucky and smug to have witnessed the battle live. ¡­ Battles were unfolding in the Myriad Species Arena. The audience and the living beings of all species watching through the Inte were relishing this grand asion, but Xu Jingming and the other high-dimensional lifeforms observed carefully and analyzed every bit of information these powerhouses revealed. ¡°Next is the 19th match of the first round¡ªGiant Celestial Funan versus the Dwarf, Mishuko! Mishuko is the first contestant from a weaker race to appear in this Myriad Species Tournament. Everyone, please look forward to his performance,¡± Panqiu said warmly. ¡°Dwarf?¡± ¡°A member of the weaker species has finally appeared.¡± The entire venue cheered, and the cheers far surpassed those from before! On the arena, the 33-meter-tall Giant Celestial, Funan, and the 1.2-meter-tall Dwarf, Mishuko, stood on both sides of the arena. The contrast was too stark. ¡°Mishuko.¡± ¡°Mishuko.¡± Countless audience members cheered for the Dwarf, Mishuko. Although there were 100 million viewers in the arena, about 99% of them were from weaker species. This was because weaker species upied smaller space! Powerful species upied too much space. The space upied by a dragon could amodate more than a million Ant seats. Across the entire Myriad Species World, there were many weak species. Powerful species were generally fewer in number. At this moment, the audience of the weak species was on Mishuko¡¯s side. ¡°Dwarf Mishuko has to win.¡± ¡°Mishuko.¡± The group of younger siblings beside Xu Jingming were also excited and fanatical. Their faces were flushed red as they looked forward to the victory of the dwarf, Mishuko. In the arena. Mishuko, the Dwarf, wore a solemn expression. Being tiny, he knew his strength and speed were inferior to his opponent¡¯s. Even as an Abyss Overlord, winning the first tournament wouldn¡¯t be easy. Funan¡¯s eyes remained calm. Losing to a Dwarf in the first tournament would be a disgrace. ¡°Let thepetition begin,¡± the host announced. Funan charged forward, attacking Mishuko. Countless spectators from the weaker species who supported the Dwarf felt their hearts sink as the two shed. Funan¡¯s huge fists struck out like lightning, swinging them like heavenly pirs. His fists wererger than the Dwarf¡¯s entire body. There¡¯s no way to dodge. Mishuko found it harrowing. The other party¡¯s fists were like sledgehammers descending from the sky, and he struggled to dodge them. Bang! Mishuko was sent flying, crashing into the arena. The concentrated booms from the Giant Celestial¡¯s fists struck the hearts of countless spectators. ¡°Look, the slow-motion rey shows that he delivered more than 3,639 punches in a second! Mishuko dodged time and time again, but that¡¯s all he can do. He can¡¯t even get close to the Giant Celestial.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s siblings watched the slow-motion rey in a private room while observing the battle. He¡¯s lost. Xu Jingming shook his head. Although the second round of the preliminaries was biased toward the weaker species by reducing the pressure on us, allowing nine members to enter the mainpetition in the end, the weaker species are still much weaker in terms of physique. Mishuko is at least three levels weaker than Funan, which is why he is so easily suppressed. Xu Jingming could tell everything. ¡­ There¡¯s a huge disparity in strength and speed. I¡¯m at Lv. 60, but he¡¯s at least Lv. 63 or higher! Mishuko struggled to dodge the crazy punches. If they were on the same level, he would have crushed his opponent easily. However, the difference in levels was too great. It was extremely difficult to increase one¡¯s level, especially when nearing the limit¡ªit could take a hundred, even a thousand years. Not to mention that there was a difference of at least three levels. This waspletely one-sided. The second round of the preliminaries favored weak species, allowing me to enter the arena, but it¡¯s useless even if I do so. Mishuko was sent flying again. As blood sttered, he announced his defeat. I¡¯ve won. Although Funan had won, he didn¡¯t feel any joy. He could still fight despite being struck by 25 punches. These weak species have extremely tough bodies, Funan thought to himself. It wasn¡¯t easy for me to win despite having such a huge advantage. Indeed, the stronger species only have an advantage in the first few tournaments. Funan understood this and felt even more pressured. To get first in the first few tournaments? It was way too difficult. Hu! Hu! The two contestants left the arena. Although Funan had won, he didn¡¯t smile. ****** The tournament continued with every match featuring a sh of powerful species. In the 37th match of the first round, a Spider Demon from the weaker species appeared. Despite winning the cheers and support of countless weak species in the arena, she was easily defeated by the Five-Colored Dragon¡¯s absolute strength and speed. His tail severely injured her, forcing her to admit defeat. ¡°Sigh, the weak species don¡¯t stand a chance.¡± ¡°The difference in strength and speed is too great. They¡¯repletely suppressed.¡± ¡°Another loss.¡± Countless weak species audience members were a little discouraged. The tournament proceeded quickly, and after over three hours, the 59th match of the first round finally arrived. ¡°Next is the 59th match of the first round. The Mountain Demon¡¯s Badishon will fight the Human, Jing Ming. He¡¯s the third member of the weaker species to step into the arena. I wonder if he can bring about the first victory for the weaker species?¡± Panqiu questioned. In the private room, Xu Jingming¡ªwho was watching the battles¡ªstood up. His parents and siblings looked at him nervously. Chapter 727 - 727 Putting Into Practice! (1) 727 Putting Into Practice! (1) ¡°Contestant Jing Ming, please enter the arena.¡± The announcement red in the private room. Xu Jingming grinned at his parents and siblings. ¡°Time for me to roll in.¡± ¡°Be careful.¡± His father, Jing Yulong, had worry etched on his face. ¡°If you can¡¯t take him out, bail quick,¡± Yuan Yu said anxiously. ¡°Safety first.¡± They¡¯d been stoked watching the previous fights, but they flipped out seeing their kin step into the arena¡ªespecially after the first two weaklings got crushed. ¡°Bro.¡± His younger siblings stared at Xu Jingming. Even his baby sis¡ªjust over a year old¡ªgawked at her elder brother with huge eyes. Ni Yun, the bodyguard, and the rest were antsy too. ¡°Chill.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. In a sh, he vanished from the private room and materialized in the arena a thousand meters away. ¡°What speed.¡± Jing Yulong, his wife, and the others felt goosebumps prickle their scalps. When Xu Jingming had hung with them before, he¡¯d usually shown strength around level 30 to 40. Now that he¡¯d truly unleashed his maximum strength, even his speed left them stunned. The other powerhouses had disyed speeds over 100,000 meters per second, blowing their minds. But seeing kin showcase that speed amped them up a thousand times more. ¡°I was soid back watching the other fights, but why am I so tense now?¡± Yuan Yu said. ¡°Can¡¯t even breathe.¡± ¡°The match is kicking off.¡± Jing Yulong was seriously worried too. At the same time, a projection floated beside him. On it streamed the live match feed for the seven human countries. ¡­ The whole world got how unique this year¡¯s Myriad Species Tournament was. So when human powerhouses made it into the 300 contestants in the main event, the seven human countries went wild. Countless humans had been hyped for this match. ¡°Lord Jing Ming is onstage!¡± ¡°Lord Jing Ming, I love you!¡± ¡°Lord Jing Ming¡¯s speed when showing up has already broken 100,000 meters per second. That¡¯s our human powerhouse!!!¡± Countless people watched the broadcast fervently. The humans even got a host and twomentators for the match. ¡°Making the main event in this tourney that¡¯s got the attention of all species, that¡¯s already an iparable win for Lord Jing Ming! Out of nearly 100,000 species, only nine powerhouses from weaker species made the main event. We humans took one spot. That¡¯s the pride of the entire human race.¡± The host was so psyched his face turned red. ¡°Even though the match hasn¡¯t started, Lord Jing Ming has already won! Just standing in that arena is an iparable victory¡ªone that¡¯ll go down in history!¡± ¡°Actually, Lord Jing Ming looks real chill for this match,¡± thementator said. ¡°Weaker species are way weaker than stronger species, so them losing is normal. Lord Jing Ming has the psychological advantage¡­¡± ¡°Lord Jing Ming went on that stage to show off human powerhouse strength freely. Winning or losing isn¡¯t that important.¡± The host andmentators talked like that to prep everyone for losses ahead of time. Of course, countless peeps thought that too. Wasn¡¯t it only right for weaker species to get dominated? In the past million years, only three human contestants had ever made that arena. This tournament meant a lot. Just making it into that arena was enough for humans to celebrate! What more victory did they want? We don¡¯t need the win! We¡¯re already very happy! ¡°Lord Jing Ming is my idol.¡± ¡°I already put up Lord Jing Ming¡¯s portrait by my bedside. Seeing Lord Jing Ming daily powers me up when I practice martial arts.¡± Countless people voiced their opinions. Online media in the seven human countries partied. This day might be the most lit and joyful day in countless humans¡¯ lives. ¡°The match is starting!¡± The host andmentators focused on the match right away. Countless viewers held their breath. ******* In the arena. Xu Jingming stood there, surveying the Mountain Demon Badishon from thousands of meters away. The other party towered 65 meters high, a veritable hill of flesh and bone. Badishon was also sizing up his opponent carefully. Their gazes locked. Xu Jingming had entered the tournament to hone his skills, but Badishon had a different motive. As a Mountain Demon, every victory in the early rounds counted when he descended as a Mountain Demon. ¡°Hmph.¡± Badishon made the first move. Despite resembling a towering mountain, he struck like lightning at Xu Jingming. ¡°Screech!¡± Badishon saw a massive divine bird spread its wings, afterimages blurring into a thousand feathers. Eyes narrowing, Badishon focused his mind and glimpsed Xu Jingming¡¯s true form. By then, Xu Jingming had already taken flight, pouncing at Badishon. Badishon sped his hands together, and like a bear trap closing, they shut off Xu Jingming¡¯s path of attack. At once, they enveloped and crushed down upon him. Bang! Midair, Xu Jingming kicked Badishon¡¯s left palm. A terrifying force surged through, and Xu Jingming rode it to retreat. His mental strength is considerable. My Heart Divine Weapon Combat Technique has a rtively weak effect on him. Xu Jingming judged. Understandable¡ªout of over five million high-dimensional lifeforms, only the exceptional have entered the mainpetition. His mental strength was still attaining the seventh realm of the Eight Directions Map¡ªMy Dao realm. Mastering the Dao took step-by-step progress. How long would it take to put the Dao into practice? No definite timeline existed. For high-dimensional lifeforms of the mental lineage, it was normal to be unable toplete cultivating the My Dao realm in a lifetime, even possible for half-step third realms in the mental lineage to not master the My Dao realm. Chapter 728 - 728 Putting Into Practice! (2) 728 Putting Into Practice! (2) Xu Jingming hadn¡¯t studied Heart Divine Weapon for long, so his mind tricks weren¡¯t powerful enough. Xu Jingming moved at super speed and used his agility to the max as he battled the huge Badishon. Heart Divine Weapon¡¯s Thousand Shadows Flying Crane, Ape Demon Heart Piercing, and Ferocious Tiger Sky Tearing fused into one. They manipted the opponent¡¯s mind as they pleased and struck his vital spots again and again. Badishon¡¯s mind was on high alert as he resisted the mental interference. At the same time, he unleashed his physical advantage and attacked repeatedly. Each kick had unstoppable might, and each palm tore the sky apart. ¡­ In the private room, the Jing family watched the match anxiously. As they watched, they also saw the slo-mo rey on the big screen. The slo-mo allowed them to clearly see what was happening on the field. ¡°Bro¡¯s strength is insane.¡± The younger siblings felt their hearts pound. They had long known their brother was impressive, but they were seeing his true power today. Jing Yulong and his wife clenched their fists tight. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Jing Yulong evenforted his wife. ¡°At least our son didn¡¯t puke blood while fighting this Mountain Demon powerhouse! It¡¯s way better than thest two weak species members.¡± His wife, Yuan Yu, nodded. On the projection, the host andmentators exined anxiously. ¡°Lord Jing Ming is phenomenal. These Mountain Demons are huge, with extreme strength and speed, but Lord Jing Ming can dodge their truly fatal blows. The Mountain Demon can barely touch Lord Jing Ming, let alone hurt him.¡± ¡°Lord Jing Ming is more agile and great at using his enemy¡¯s strength against them. I think Lord Jing Ming has a shot at winning if he keeps it up!¡± ¡°I also think Lord Jing Ming has a chance if he hangs in there!¡± The host and twomentators sang his praises. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, the human host andmentators would hype it up like crazy! Countless human audience members felt their blood boil. They wished they could charge in and beat up that Mountain Demon! ¡°I¡¯d give up 100 years of my life to see Lord Jing Ming win!¡± ¡°Lord Jing Ming, defeat that Mountain Demon!¡± Just as the human audience was wild with excitement¡ª Xu Jingming was pped and sent flying like a cannonball, smashing into the shield and spitting out a mouthful of blood. ¡­ Xu Jingming crashed into the barrier andnded. He stared at the Mountain Demon ahead of him, Badishon. The muscles on Badishon¡¯s face were torn, and there was blood, but the wound healed fast. His skin and muscles are too thick. My Ape Demon Heart Piercing has the best prating power, but it can only scratch him. Xu Jingming hadnded a blow on the guy¡¯s face in exchange for an injury. The other guy suffered a heavy strike but managed to finally hit Xu Jingming with his palm. Both were injured. However, Xu Jingming recovered faster. What a tough body. Badishon was surprised when he hit Xu Jingming. It won¡¯t be easy to beat such a tough body. I have to use my secret move saved for theter stages. Xu Jingming was sent flying and coughed up blood from the p. He looked quite pitiful, but he was actually redirecting the force. His body naturally healed from this injury in just a second. The tougher the body, the faster the recovery. Over the years, Xu Jingming had first tapped into his body¡¯s potential with the Eight Directions Map¡¯s Life and Death realm before improving it with the My Dao realm. After being here for over 300 years, his body tempering technique was constantly perfected. Xu Jingming¡¯s physique had already reached Lv. 61, and he wasn¡¯t far from Lv. 62. I¡¯ve created the Heart Divine Weapon¡¯s five styles over the years, but this Mountain Demon has rough skin and thick flesh. He¡¯s too big, and only the fourth move can threaten him. Xu Jingming confirmed this after a short skirmish. The powerful species are indeed formidable. He¡¯s already forcing me to fight for my life in the first match. Xu Jingming¡¯s body suddenly swelled. He went from 1.8 meters to 2.6 meters tall. The muscles in his whole body bulged much thicker. He was very thin before, but his muscles had significantly bulged! The scorching aura his whole body emitted distorted the air around him. ¡°His body has grown bigger?¡± ¡°He¡¯s grown?¡± Countless spectators were surprised and expectant. In the front row, the Ant powerhouse, Havering, watched this and nodded slightly. The bigger the body, the greater the size of the bones, tendons and muscles. Naturally, he would have greater strength. Over the years, he had deliberately made himself bigger, allowing him to go from an ordinary Ant to the size of a noble Ant. ¡­ The bigger the body, the higher the upper limit of my strength, Xu Jingming thought. Now that I¡¯m in apletely unleashed state, the strength of my muscles, bones and tendons is perfectly unleashed. My strength has increased by 80%, and my speed has increased by 10%. The only w is that my agility has decreased by about 30%. When Badishon saw this, he growled, ¡°No matter how big your body bes, you will still be an ant.¡± With that, Badishon sped his palms and decided to use his secret move. ¡°Take this!¡± Xu Jingming suddenly stomped the ground, bing faster and fiercer than before as he turned into an afterimage. ¡°Die.¡± Badishon swung his palms, and his ten sharp, long nails suddenly detached. The ten nails charged at Xu Jingming at a terrifying speed. Every one of the ten sharp nails was over a meter long, like ten short spears. The speed at which they tore through the air far exceeded Xu Jingming¡¯s movement speed. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t dodge the simultaneous attacks of the ten nails. I can¡¯t dodge. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes turned red. His agility was greatly reduced in his unleashed state, and it was even harder to dodge. Then, I won¡¯t dodge! Xu Jingming gritted his teeth and exerted all his strength to step on the ground, increasing his speed. Not only did he not dodge the ten short spear-like sharp nails, but he even charged forward faster. Pfft! Xu Jingming¡¯s abdomen was sliced open, producing a huge gash as blood sttered. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were filled with madness. Only after Life and Death will there be a realm of My Dao. Only by surpassing life and death can I be considered¡­ to have put my Dao into practice!!! Roar! A colossal giant bear appeared in the arena. It bellowed at the sky with a fury that seemed to know no bounds, before charging straight at Badishon with a rage that promised destruction. It was the fourth move of the Heart Divine Weapon, Demon Bear Heaven Cleave. Badishon¡¯s heart pounded in his chest as he watched the demon bear approach. My mind is being affected. He retreated, knowing that he had to escape its interference. But suddenly¡ª Bang! Badishon¡¯s head buzzed as his body was sent flying uncontrobly. The sound of his skull cracking made him jolt when he crashed into the shield. ¡°I admit defeat,¡± he shouted immediately. The psychic force dissipated, and Xu Jingming descended from midair. Badishon touched his head and sensed that many cracks had appeared on his skull. Two more strikes, and my brain will be ruptured. I¡¯d have died. Xu Jingming¡¯s regretful eyes scanned Badishon¡¯s powerful body. The Mountain Demons are indeed strong. My desperate strike that went beyond life and death failed to kill him despite Bear Demon Heaven Cleave striking his head. ¡°Human Jing Ming wins!¡± The Panqiu¡¯s high-pitched voice rang out, ¡°The first member of a weaker species to win thispetition has been born. Human Jing Ming defeated the Mountain Demon, Badishon.¡± ¡°Human Jing Ming!¡± ¡°Jing Ming!¡± ¡°Jing Ming!¡± The audience erupted into a tsunami-like roar. Countless weak species, including Ants, Bees, Mantises, Humans, Dwarves, and Elves, jumped up from their seats and went wild. The weaker species had finally won. They had finally won once! The livestream had spread to all parts of the Myriad Species World. The audience from the seven human countries werepletely stunned. Chapter 729 - 729 Eliminated 729 Eliminated ¡°Lord Jing Ming won? He defeated the Mountain Demon, Badishon?¡± The news spread like wildfire among the seven human nations, and people were going crazy with excitement. ¡°Who said humans are weak? Mountain Demons are one of the strongest species out there, but Lord Jing Ming still managed to defeat their powerhouse. I doubt any other species could im to beat him.¡± ¡°Lord Jing Ming is unstoppable! He¡¯s going to win the championship for sure,¡± eximed the host and twomentators, caught up in their enthusiasm for the victor. Everyone was singing Jing Ming¡¯s praises now that he had emerged victorious. This wasn¡¯t limited to the humans¡¯ seven nations; even the weaker species couldn¡¯t help but tter and admire him. Defeating a powerful species in the Myriad Species Arena was no easy feat. Whoosh. Xu Jingming flew back to the private room, catching the attention of some powerhouses in other rooms who took note of him. To be able topete in the first tournament after descending as a weaker species was impressive enough, but to emerge victorious made him a force to be reckoned with. He¡¯s probably very terrifying in the outside world. Many of them spected. Inside the private room, Xu Jingming¡¯s siblings were overjoyed. They crowded around him, jumping and shouting with excitement. ¡°Bro, you won!¡± ¡°You sent a 65-meter-tall Mountain Demon flying with a single strike, making him admit defeat and bleed!¡± ¡°You¡¯re too strong, Bro! Too strong!¡± His younger siblings were in awe as they watched the slow-motion rey of Xu Jingming¡¯s final move. Demon Bear Heaven Cleave! Back then, Xu Jingming stood tall at 2.6 meters, a fierce and mighty warrior. He raised his right arm like a giant axe, channeling all his strength into it before finally bringing it down on the Mountain Demon¡¯s head! The impact was explosive, causing the thick, rock-like surface of the demon¡¯s head to shatter and spurt blood. Even the strongest of skulls would crack under such a blow. This Mountain Demon¡¯s body is too thick; his head has a rockyer on the outside and a skullyer on the inside. Even my most powerful move, the fifth stance of the Heart Divine Weapon, would require several consecutive strikes to kill him. Of course, it¡¯s also because my physique isn¡¯t strong enough, he thought to himself. If only he was physically stronger, he could have killed his opponent with a single strike. Jing Yulong was ecstatic about his son¡¯s victory. ¡°Son, you won in the Myriad Species Arena and even defeated a Mountain Demon. I won¡¯t have any regrets even if I were to die now. My son defeated a powerful species in the Myriad Species Arena. Hahaha¡­¡± Everyone was thrilled, but Xu Jingming remained calm. He had entered the tournament just to test his strength against the powerhouses, with no expectation of winning. Of the 300 entrants, the Mountain Demon, Badishon, was nothing special. If he had to face the three most terrifying contestants¡ªthe Fire Dragonborn, the one-armed Giant Ape King, and the strongest Mountain Demon¡ªhe wouldn¡¯t stand a chance even if they let him attack freely. To my parents and younger siblings¡­ Xu Jingming looked at his celebrating family and felt disconnected from their emotions. To them, life in the Myriad Species World is everything, but for me, it¡¯s just a cmity and a form of training. This is the difference between high-dimensional lifeforms and low-dimensional lifeforms, he thought to himself. Even if high-dimensional lifeforms couldn¡¯t survive this cmity, they still had lifespans of more than 10,000 years in the Myriad Species World due to their extraordinary strength. They were often among the highest echelons of their species. With a lifespan of more than 10,000 years, great strength, and the highest authority of their species, they had everything. However, they found this sad. Dying after enjoying just this? Even Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms had lifespans spanning an Abyssal Era, and their spatial treasures could easily nurture many weaker low-dimensional lifeforms. High-dimensional Eternal lifeforms theoretically had limitless lifespans. Xu Jingming looked at his family and thought, This is a joy that belongs to them. Back on Earth, I was also overjoyed to enter the World Martial Arts Tournament. Thepetition continued, with the first round of the Myriad Species Tournament consisting of 150 matches held over two days. Nine contestants from weaker species took the stage, with only two managing to win: Jing Ming from the human race and Lilu from the Xiao race. ¡­ On the second night of the tournament, World Center City, Jing family manor. The Jing family gathered in the living room to watch the projection and check the lineup for the next day¡¯spetition. ¡°It¡¯s out, it¡¯s out.¡± ¡°The second round¡¯s schedule is here!¡± They all crowded around to see. ¡°60th match of the second round: Jing Ming (Human) vs. Thunderhorn Mountain (Fire Dragonborn). This Fire Dragonborn powerhouse is only slightly over eight meters tall, much smaller than the 65-meter Mountain Demon powerhouse fromst time. This battle will be a piece of cake for Bro.¡± ¡°This Fire Dragonborn powerhouse¡¯s first match was quite ordinary.¡± ¡°Bro will definitely win.¡± His younger siblings were in discussion. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression changed as he thought to himself, I never expected to encounter the most terrifying powerhouse of this tournament in the second round. My first tournament hase to an end. Those who had gone through the preliminaries knew that the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse was likely the number one seeded contestant this year and was unfathomable. Xu Jingming was aware of the significant difference in physique between them. ¡°Bro, are you confident?¡± his third sister asked. ¡°You¡¯ll know when we fight,¡± he replied before excusing himself and going upstairs. ****** The second round of the tournament took ce on the third day, with 75 matches deciding 75 winners. ¡°There are only two from the weaker species in the second round of the tournament.¡± Jing Yulong watched. ¡°One is Jing Ming, and the other is Lilu of the Xiao race. I wonder if he can win.¡± Lilu was a three-meter-tall creature covered in thick ck fur, with calm and emotionless eyes. He faced a huge Demon Dragon powerhouse but found it difficult to resist even a random swipe of his w or tail. In just a few seconds, Lilu forfeited after suffering a bloody wound from the Demon Dragon¡¯s attack. ¡°Lilu has lost. Jing Ming, you¡¯re the only one left,¡± Jing Yulong said, turning to his son. ¡°I probably won¡¯t be able to pass the second round either,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Bro, we believe that you will definitely win,¡± his second brother said. ¡°Didn¡¯t you see the countless supporters on the Inte?¡± Xu Jingming smiled, wanting to win but knowing the gap in strength was too great. There was nothing he could do about it. The tournament continued until it was time for the 60th match. ¡°Contestant Jing Ming, please enter the arena.¡± The announcement red in the private room. ¡°Bro, we support you,¡± his younger siblings said excitedly. ¡°Remember, safety first,¡± his mother, Yuan Yu, reminded him. Xu Jingming nodded and left the private room with a whoosh, teleporting to the arena. He looked at his opponent, Fire Dragonborn powerhouse¡ªThunderhorn Mountain¡ªin the distance. Despite being a mixed-blood Dragonborn with notoriously violent tendencies, Thunderhorn Mountain had calm eyes that didn¡¯t convey any brutality. Xu Jingming felt as though he was looking into an endless high-dimensional void when he made eye contact with his opponent. ¡°Your mental strength isn¡¯t bad,¡± Thunderhorn Mountain remarked with a smile. ¡°Inferior to you,¡± Xu Jingming replied. The eyes were the window to the soul. He could tell that Thunderhorn Mountain had vast mental strength, surpassing his own just by locking gazes with him. This Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, Thunderhorn Mountain, is the most terrifying existence I¡¯ve ever faced, Xu Jingming thought to himself. He also descended into the Myriad Species World, and his mind is also restrained by his body, but he still possesses immense mental strength. His mental realm¡­ should be above mine. I¡¯m still putting into practice the seventh realm of the Eight Directions Map, My Dao realm. What about him? What realm is he at? The moment their eyes met, Xu Jingming was filled with curiosity. ¡°The Heart Realm lineage focuses on mental cultivation.¡± ¡°There are many high-dimensional lifeforms that have descended into this world, but not many have strong minds.¡± The Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, Thunderhorn Mountain, stood there without saying a word, but a voice sounded in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. ¡°Try taking one of my moves.¡± The Fire Dragonborn powerhouse extended his hand and struck out from a distance. Boom! The resulting shockwave was so powerful that it stunned all the spectators present. Attacking from afar? How can a mere shockwave threaten a true expert? Many high-dimensional lifeforms watching the battle were confused. The shockwave might only be less than 10% of the palm¡¯s strength, and humans had sturdy bodies, so it would only be a scratch. ¡­ Xu Jingming saw the palm strike and felt the waves of the void. Wave after wave surged over him, and he lost consciousness. His psychic force is affecting me. Xu Jingming wanted to escape this influence, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn¡¯t break free. He couldn¡¯t see the outside world at all, nor could he sense anything. ¡°I forfeit,¡± Xu Jingming immediately shouted. The mental influence dissipated, and the terrifying shockwave sent Xu Jingming crashing into the shield. He wasn¡¯t injured thanks to his tough body. ¡°He admitted defeat?¡± ¡°He admitted defeat with just one palm strike?¡± The audience was puzzled. The Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, Thunderhorn Mountain, nced at Xu Jingming in surprise. He¡¯s quite decisive. He immediately admitted defeat when he sensed something was amiss. I fell into an illusory realm and couldn¡¯t see or sense my surroundings. If he had any ill intentions and had immediatelyunched a sneak attack, I might even be in danger of dying. Xu Jingming admitted defeat very decisively. He didn¡¯t know the character of the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, so he didn¡¯t dare to take the risk. This was because he would lose his life if he lost the gamble. Therefore, he forfeited early. After all, I didn¡¯t n on getting first ce in the first few tournaments. Xu Jingming flew out of the arena and returned to the private room, where his family and friends gathered around him. ¡°Bro, why did you forfeit?¡± Sixth Brother asked. ¡°The aftershocks of one palm strike were already so strong. His true strength far exceeds mine. There¡¯s no need to continue fighting,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile and continued watching the other battles. Unable to continue, he decided to observe the other powerhouses for the remainder of the tournament. I wonder how strong this Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, Thunderhorn Mountain, is. What¡¯s his identity in the outside world? Xu Jingming was quite curious. Chapter 730 - 730 First to Leave 730 First to Leave All the powerhouses from the inferior species were eliminated by the second round, leaving only the contestants from powerful species on the field. As expected. If not for the preliminaries favoring the weak species, only two or three warriors would have entered the mainpetition, Xu Jingming thought. The invisible pressure of the preliminaries exerted less stress on the smaller ones, allowing nine weaker species to enter the mainpetition. However, the gap was unbridgeable. Xu Jingming and the others couldn¡¯t defeat their opponents once they were marginally stronger. Observe the battles carefully. Xu Jingming keenly watched the matches. His Eternal clones far away deduced massive amounts of data based on the scenes of the skirmish. Their speed, the speed of their attacks, their height, weight, and arm length¡­ All the stats were being gathered and experience absorbed, a method to refine his Heart Divine Weapon Combat Technique. ¡­ Seventy-five contestants secured spots in the second round. The speediest victor received a bye, skipping straight to the fourth round. The other 74 contestants would battle in the third round to determine the 37 who would move on. After six rounds, only five contestants remained. ¡°The ¡®ultimate round-robin match¡¯ willmence today. The five powerhouses will battle each other until we crown the undisputed champion of this tournament.¡± The golden-furred tournament host, Panqiu, announced vigorously. Images of the five contestants appeared on the projection above. In the contestants¡¯ lounge, Xu Jingming and his family were still there! As long as they secured a spot in the mainpetition, the lounge was Xu Jingming¡¯s for the tournament¡¯s duration. ¡°That Thunderhorn Mountain is truly imposing. No wonder Bro forfeited back then. He defeated every opponent effortlessly,¡± Third Sister eximed in awe. ¡°The one-armed Giant Ape King is also mighty. He obliterated everything.¡± ¡°I believe the Golden Fire Divine Bird is superior.¡± His younger siblings argued. Xu Jingming gazed at the portraits of the five contestants. Aside from the Fire Dragonborn, the one-armed Giant Ape King, and the Mountain Demon powerhouse deemed the strongest in the preliminaries, there was also the Golden Fire Divine Bird¡ªwho ranked first in the flight round¡ªand a Rain Tiger powerhouse. Ultimate round-robin match¡­ Xu Jingming and the other powerhouses watched intently. ¡°Today¡¯s first match will pit the Rain Tigers¡¯ Zhangmu against the Forest Giant Apes¡¯ ck Eclipse,¡± Panqiu proimed. The Rain Tigers inhabited a remote forest in the Myriad Species World. Scant in number, they stood around 20 meters tall. They resembled beasts walking on two legs. The Forest Giant Ape, ck Eclipse, was also the king whom all Giant Apes followed! He had fought one-armed since the tournament¡¯s start. The match began! Zhangmu of the Rain Tigers was no match for the one-armed Giant Ape King. Xu Jingming watched. The difference between them is obvious. Soon, the Rain Tiger powerhouse conceded defeat, and the one-armed Giant Ape King won the first round. The second match was between the Mountain Demon powerhouse¡ªKim Roshi¡ªand the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, Thunderhorn Mountain. What a strong physique, Xu Jingming thought in surprise. The 63-meter-tall King of the Mountain Demons towered over the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse¡ªwho stood over eight meters tall¡ªlike a giant among dwarves. However, just ten seconds after they shed, the King of the Mountain Demons shouted indignantly, ¡°I give up!¡± Thunderhorn Mountain won the second round of the ultimate round-robin match. The tournament continued. After a few matches, the audience could tell. ¡°The champion will be either the Fire Dragon powerhouse¡ªThunderhorn Mountain¡ªor the one-armed Giant Ape King, ck Eclipse.¡± Xu Jingming and many other spectators had judged; after all, only those two had won all their matches so far. ¡°Next is the ninth match of today¡¯s ultimate round-robin match: the Fire Dragonborn¡¯s Thunderhorn Mountain versus the Forest Giant Ape¡¯s ck Eclipse. So far, Thunderhorn Mountain has won three matches, and ck Eclipse has won two. Both have a perfect record! And in this battle, whoever wins¡­ will be the champion of this Myriad Species Tournament outright,¡± announced Panqiu, the tournament host. If Thunderhorn Mountain won, he would win all four matches and be the undisputed champion. If the one-armed Giant Ape King won, he would have three victories! His opponent, Thunderhorn Mountain, would have won three matches and lost one, making him the loserpared to the one-armed Giant Ape King. In terms of wins and losses, the one-armed Giant Ape King would still be champion. ¡°The ninth match of the ultimate round-robin match will be thest battle of this year¡¯s tournament. Please wee both contenders!¡± Panqiu said loudly. Amid cheers from the crowd, two figures emerged in the arena. The eight-meter Fire Dragonborn powerhouse and the twelve-meter one-armed Giant Ape King faced off from a distance. Whoever wins will escape the Myriad Species World alive. Xu Jingming was a tad envious. They¡¯re quite fortunate to descend into such powerful species. The Ant powerhouse in the front row, Havering, also watched on. ¡°The victor between them will flee the Myriad Species World and receive a huge prize. As for us, we¡¯ll likely never leave for the rest of our lives.¡± Shadow, Yu Yangwei and Fengke sat amid the crowd, emotions mixed. The match began. Every high-dimensional lifeform that had descended was present or viewing via livestream. This match was unprecedentedly fierce. ¡°What?¡± Xu Jingming felt suffocated. The one-armed Giant Ape King suddenly grew a second arm at the crucial moment, then more arms¡ªhe had eight arms total! The eight-armed Giant Ape¡­ possessed unprecedented might, ferocious and domineering! The one-armed Giant Ape King unleashed his full power. Level 69! Xu Jingming was appalled. The one-armed Giant Ape King in eight-armed form has a Level 69 physique¡ªthe strongest I¡¯ve ever seen! ¡°Die!¡± The eight-armed Giant Ape King wentpletely berserk, attacking with all his might. To escape the Myriad Species World, he had honed himself for over 300 years. Once with one arm, while studying regenerating his severed arm, he devised a way to grow a third, then fourth arm¡­ Finally, he found that eight arms was his limit¡ªmore would disrupt his physique, decreasing rather than increasing his strength. His eight-armed form was his strongest. To think that I¡¯m really pushed to the edge. The Fire Dragonborn powerhouse¡¯s body was riddled with wounds, and blood trickled from the corners of his mouth and eyes. He could barely deflect the barrage of frenzied attacks from the eight-armed ape¡¯s eight arms. Outside this realm, nothing below the third realm can defeat me, but in the Myriad Species World, I¡¯ve met my match. That¡¯s right. I can¡¯t underestimate any opponent. Though the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse was in a sorry state, his eyes remained as calm as a tranquil sea. Even when he waspletely suppressed, his eyes seemed to burn with mes. Boom! mes erupted from the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse¡¯s body and utterly transformed into a huge inferno. A fist burst out from the mes, shattering the defenses raised by the eight-armed ape¡¯s arms and piercing through his chest. ¡°What?¡± All the spectators and higher-dimensional beings were stunned. Shadow, Yu Yangwei, and Fengke widened their eyes. In this realm, all higher-dimensional beings are constrained by their bodies. He is clearly a Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, so how did hepletely transform into mes? What¡¯s with the fiery fist? Xu Jingming also flinched as he watched this scene in disbelief. Having studied the half-step third-realm legacy, Heart Divine Weapon, Xu Jingming could fullyprehend this move. He didn¡¯t transform into mes. It¡¯s because the psychic force he unleashed at thest moment was too massive, distorting everyone¡¯s perception, Xu Jingming thought. Be it those present or even the viewers watching the Inte broadcast, their perception was distorted. They felt that he had transformed into mes. He can distort perception in the Myriad Species World. Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. Incredible. Xu Jingming had no idea. This Fire Dragonborn powerhouse¡¯s mastery of psychic weapons was even more terrifying than the highest realm of the Heart Divine Weapon. ¡­ ¡°I¡­¡± The eight-armed ape copsed, his chest perforated and his heart obliterated. As he gazed vacantly at the sky, realization dawned. I-I¡¯m dying? H-how could this be? He was indignant. With his physique, he could regenerate even from a shattered heart. But¡ª The mind and will in his body was in tatters. His body was already shutting down without his mind to guide it. A single blow had destroyed both body and mind¡­ How is that possible? I¡¯m half a step into the third realm! The ape¡¯s eyes bulged as his mind vanished, unfinished business left undone. He couldn¡¯t ept this, even at death¡¯s door. Thunderhorn Mountain resumed his original form, surveying the corpse. Your eight arms made you too powerful. Only by merging mind and body through a psychic weapon could I prevail. Normal attacks didn¡¯t faze the one-armed Giant Ape King, but psychic weapons could strike both body and mind. Thunderhorn Mountain had to go all out. I couldn¡¯t hold back. The Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, Thunderhorn Mountain, nced at the golden-furred host, Panqiu, in the distance. Golden-furred Panqiu jolted and rushed into the arena, shouting, ¡°The tournament is over! Thunderhorn Mountain of the Fire Dragonborns is champion!¡± The crowd roared, especially the mixed-blood Dragonborns. The higher lifeforms were appalled. ¡°The one-armed Giant Ape King is dead?¡± ¡°He¡¯s dead?¡± At first, they thought he was just seriously injured. Who would¡¯ve imagined he¡¯d stop breathing after copsing? Both body and spirit were injured, his mind wiped out. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart lurched. The one-armed Giant Ape King was undoubtedly a top-three powerhouse. Even after losing this round, he had a shot at the next tournament. However, he just died like that? Xu Jingming sighed. When the gap in strength is too vast, the other party might hold back. However, proximity in strength¡­ can mean death if both go all out. The one-armed Giant Ape King had forced the Fire Dragonborn¡¯s strongest move but couldn¡¯t withstand it. A half-step third realm powerhouse, perished. ¡­ In the contestant¡¯s lounge, the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, Thunderhorn Mountain, returned. I¡¯ve won the championship. It¡¯s time for me to leave the Myriad Species World, right? Thunderhorn Mountain waited patiently. Whoosh! Suddenly, the scene around him warped and dissolved into etherealness. The roaring crowd melted into a painting¡ªan iparably huge painting! Thunderhorn Mountain felt his mind and consciousness tear away from the massive painting. As they left, he instinctively summoned the majestic power of the Heart Realm to forge a new body. What? Just as he escaped the colossal painting, a figure caught his eye. It was sitting right in front of the painting, emanating an endless divine radiance from His massive body. Thunderhorn Mountain strained to discern His true form, but to no avail. Still, he had encountered simr entities more than once over the years. ¡°Great third-realm being,¡± he bowed respectfully. Chapter 731 - 731 Body Tempering Technique and Time 731 Body Tempering Technique and Time The first Myriad Species Tournament after more than five million high-dimensional lifeforms descended into the Myriad Species World ended. Thunderhorn Mountain, the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, won the championship, but ck Eclipse, the one-armed Giant Ape King, perished in the end. The audience teleported out of the arena, but Xu Jingming remained dazed. In this Myriad Species World, our bodies are too fragile. It¡¯s easy to lose our lives here, Xu Jingming thought. Just like how he almost crushed Badishon, the Mountain Demon¡¯s skull¡ªthetter was a hair¡¯s breadth from death. I should avoid such dangerous situations when I¡¯m weak. No point participating unless there¡¯s a chance of clinching first ce. Xu Jingming decided. What was the point of participating if there was no hope of winning first ce? Just to gauge the other party¡¯s prowess? For high-dimensional lifeforms, their clones outside could easily carry out actualbat simtions and never fret overcking battle experience. Huh? Xu Jingming walked down the street with his family and spotted Badishon¡ªthe Mountain Demon¡ªand a Five-Colored Dragon chatting in the distance. Badishon, the Mountain Demon, nced at Xu Jingming. Whoosh! Whoosh! After Badishon, the Mountain Demon, parted with the Five-Colored Dragon, he strode toward Xu Jingming. ¡°That Mountain Demon,¡± his parents and younger siblings cried in surprise. The 65-meter-tall Mountain Demon unsettled them as he marched before them. ¡°Dad, Mom, you can head back first,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Alright.¡± His parents and family left but felt no concern for Xu Jingming. On the one hand, fighting was banned in World Center City. On the other hand, Xu Jingming¡¯s might surpassed Badishon, the Mountain Demon. ¡°Brother Jing Ming.¡± The Mountain Demon, Badishon, sauntered over with a genuine grin. Although they were from different worlds in the Myriad Species World, in the outside world¡­ everyone was a high-dimensional lifeform. ¡°Badishon.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°I was wondering, how long can humans live?¡± Badishon asked. Xu Jingming pondered and replied, ¡°The stronger your control over your body, the slower you age. Humans are estimated to have a max lifespan of 20,000 years.¡± Ordinary humans lived 200 years, but Xu Jingming could now extend his lifespan by about 90 times. He estimated if his strength kept increasing, he had a chance to extend it 100 times. This was also the limit of the human lifespan. Unlike powerful species like Mountain Demons who generally lived 10,000 years¡ªjust slowing their aging a bit made their lifespans far outlive humans. Weak species couldn¡¯tpare to stronger ones relying on lifespans. ¡°20,000 years?¡± Badishon nodded slightly. ¡°I¡¯ve chatted with contestants from many species, including Five-Colored Dragons, Giant Celestials, and Demon Dragons. I found out that the lifespan limit of this world is 108,000 years.¡± ¡°108,000 years?¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. ¡°I heard Five-Colored Dragons usually live 100,000 years.¡± ¡°I asked around. Five-Colored Dragons can¡¯t slow their body aging at all,¡± Badishon said. ¡°For example, as a Mountain Demon, I can only slow my aging ten times at most. That puts me at about 108,000 years.¡± Sadness filled Badishon¡¯s eyes as he sighed. ¡°All high-dimensional lifeforms mustpete within 108,000 years. Even if I dy to the end, manypetitors will be left.¡± ¡°Being so mediocre in the first tournament, I have no hope for the first few tournaments, and manypetitors from powerful species wille in the future too.¡± Badishon sighed. ¡°I feel this life in the Myriad Species World may be myst.¡± ¡°It may be very difficult early on, but the difficulty will be lowerter,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°No,ter on, everyone¡¯s strength will reach the limit almost. As for people with superrge bodies like us, we¡¯ll be at a disadvantage,¡± Badishon said. Even among the powerful species, Mountain Demons were toorge. ¡°Chances of Mountain Demons winning first ceter on are very slim.¡± ¡°You¡¯re different; there¡¯s still hope for you.¡± Badishon nced at Xu Jingming with aplicated expression. There was envy and frankness before he strode off. Xu Jingming surveyed his surroundings. The multitude of higher-dimensional lifeforms that had departed were rather disheartened. ¡°In the past, we all still held extravagant hopes of emerging victorious.¡± Yu Yangwei, Shadow, and Fengke approached him. ¡°But this inaugural tournament has made everyone realize how vast the gulf is. We are all higher-dimensional lifeforms, so it is easy for us to deduce that¡­ the likelihood of bing first is nil!¡± ¡°Yes, the maximum lifespan of humans is only 10,000 to 20,000 years, insufficient to endure until thetter stages. In the most fervent phases of the tournaments, we have no hope whatsoever,¡± Shadow concurred. ¡°Lord Jing Ming, I intend to traverse the world.¡± Yu Yangwei grinned. ¡°I will relish what remains of my 10,000 years of life.¡± ¡°I am also preparing to savor life,¡± Shadow said. ¡°I desire to cherish my final moments.¡± The portly Fengke did not utter a word. ¡°Lord Jing Ming, let us bid our farewells here. We will meet again at the next tournament. I will attend every tournament,¡± Yu Yangwei dered. ¡°See you again.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Yu Yangwei, Shadow, and the portly Fengke departed. ¡­ A torrent of tourists were streaming out of World Center City, yet no attacks had transpired outside its borders. Powerful creatures rarely osted weaker species nowadays, as there were increasing instances of underdogs sessfully ughtering their attackers. ¡°Attack? Which of the juggernauts in the mainpetition of the inaugural tournament isn¡¯t leagues ahead of us?¡± ¡°They eclipse us by a long shot.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ we should have realized long ago that we higher-dimensional lifeforms in the Firstborn realm were condemned to death when we were sucked into this Myriad Species World. We just have several millennia left to live.¡± ¡°I couldn¡¯t even refine my clone before being dragged into the Myriad Species World. I didn¡¯t even get to say goodbye to my pals outside.¡± ¡°Just relish life in the Myriad Species World.¡± Wave after wave of aircraft exited World Center City. ****** The Jing family¡¯s medium-sized aircraft left World Center City. As it was a long journey, the return journey took nearly a month. Five days into the return journey¡ªinside the aircraft¡ªhis second brother eximed, ¡°Bro, look!¡± ¡°You¡¯re in charge of the entire Jing family now, yet you can¡¯t keep your cool.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head and asked, ¡°What happened?¡± His brother ran over and pointed at the projection on his watch. ¡°World Center City¡¯s official website just released the body tempering technique of this year¡¯s tournament champion, the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse¡ªThunderhorn Mountain!¡± ¡°What?¡± Xu Jingming was shocked and immediately looked at the projection. As champion, Thunderhorn Mountain must have left the Myriad Species World. ¡°ording to World Center City¡¯s official website, Thunderhorn Mountain chose to publish his body tempering technique. Price tag of a hundred million a copy. He put it up for sale three minutes ago, and over 200,000 copies have already sold. Numbers are still rising fast.¡± ¡°A hundred million is nothing.¡± Xu Jingming instantly tapped open the projection on his watch and logged into World Center City¡¯s official website. The technique¡¯s title was simple: Fire Body Tempering Technique. Thunderhorn Mountain leaves the Myriad Species World after snagging the championship, and his body tempering technique gets publicized dayster? Xu Jingming thought. And it¡¯s done through World Center City? World Center City represented the will of the third realm being. Thoughts raced through Xu Jingming¡¯s mind, but he bought without hesitation. A copy of Fire Body Tempering Technique quickly downloaded. This Fire Body Tempering Technique¡­ Xu Jingming tapped to open it and devoured the contents. Best suited for Fire Dragonborns, yet even at his level, he grasped the profound intricacies of this body tempering technique. Impressive. Fire Body Tempering Technique. Psychic fire? Isn¡¯t this how one tempers a psychic weapon? Senior Thunderhorn Mountain must have adapted the techniques for tempering psychic weapons to thews of this world. Coupled with a Fire Dragonborn¡¯s gifts¡­ this was how he ultimately forged a physique of that caliber. Xu Jingming nodded. Physically, Senior Thunderhorn Mountain wasn¡¯t too different from the one-armed Giant Ape King. The one-armed Giant Ape King had a slight edge physically. Only in his eight-armed form did he gain a decisive advantage in actualbat, forcing Thunderhorn Mountain to unleash his ultimate move. I also aim to fuse body and mind, but I¡¯m far from Senior Thunderhorn Mountain. Xu Jingming instantly grasped the vast gulf separating his body tempering technique from Fire Body Tempering. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart zed. I must learn from this and perfect my body tempering technique. Countless ideas raced through Xu Jingming¡¯s mind on how to refine his body tempering technique. On the journey back to the seven human countries, Xu Jingming secluded himself and focused on honing his body tempering technique. Rarely did he apany his parents and siblings. His parents and siblings were in high spirits along the way, keeping up with thetest news online. Xu Jingming¡¯s fame had reached unprecedented heights in the seven human nations. Countless people fawned over and praised him. ¡°Haha, my son. That¡¯s my son.¡± Jing Yulong grinned with unparalleled joy. ¡­ Time slipped by. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t sign up for the subsequent Myriad Species Tournaments. With no shot at clinching first ce, he didn¡¯t even bother registering. Still, he¡¯d watch the tournament up close every thousand years like clockwork. Although Jing Yulong and his wife had gotten their hands on a superior body tempering technique courtesy of Xu Jingming, the couple passed away in their 800s. His younger siblings followed suit, dying of old age one by one. In a cemetery. Dressed in ck, Xu Jingming stood before a grave¡ªhis parents¡¯ final resting ce, nked on both sides by his siblings¡¯ plots. Xu Jingming gazed at the grave. What was real? What was an illusion? After all, his parents and siblings had been by his side for centuries, even over a millennium. Even though he knew deep down they were merely beings in a painting, Xu Jingming still harbored feelings for them. My ninth sister lived the longest¡ªover 1,200 years¡ªbut she eventually passed too. I don¡¯t have any kin left in the Myriad Species World. Xu Jingming stood before the grave for ages before leaving all alone. Chapter 732 - 732 Second Participation 732 Second Participation In Xu Jingming¡¯s Heart Realm territory, in the beast hide space. Chi! Chi! Chi! Endless seemingly solid Heart Realm Force coiled around the gray spear¡¯s shaft. Before I knew it, it¡¯s been over 5,300 years since I was dragged into the Myriad Species World. Xu Jingming looked at the spear in front of him. I¡¯ve also cultivated Heart Divine Weapon for more than 5,000 years. Most of my clones in the outside world are focusing on this technique, Xu Jingming thought. When his body tempering technique reached an advanced level, it was like forging a psychic weapon to temper his body! He had also drawn upon the experience from the Fire Body Tempering technique created by Senior Thunderhorn Mountain. Hisbat techniques also used the Heart Divine Weapon as a foundation and his body as a weapon inbat. Therefore, his strength in the Myriad Species World was also based on the Heart Divine Weapon research. The Heart Divine Weapon, a half-step third-realm psychic weapon technique, is divided into 12 realms. With my mental realm, I have cultivated to the tenth realm in just over 5,000 years, Xu Jingming thought with a shake of his head. Only at the twelfth realm would I be considered half a step into the third realm. I¡¯m still far from it. In terms of mental realm, it¡¯s actually about the same. The only problem is my knowledge and understanding of the world. My knowledge is still toocking, Xu Jingming thought. Mastering the ultimate Great Freedom realm of the Eight Directions Map was the prerequisite for the Heart Realm lineage to reach the third realm. But in fact, most half-step third-realm powerhouses of the Heart Realm lineage hadn¡¯t reached the Great Freedom realm. For example, the father of the high-dimensional child, Liu Yufeng, had only achieved the Great Freedom realm after obtaining the Eight Directions Map and correcting himself. Understanding everything, Xu Jingming thought as he looked at the faintly discernible spear in front of him. The mind was only one aspect of cultivation for high-dimensional lifeforms. The key was amassing knowledge in every aspect. For instance, the Primordial Star lineage required an understanding of the Primordial Star itself. Some gravitated towards mes, some to light, and some to celestial bodies. The Abyss lineage also needed an unfathomable grasp of the Abyss. The Mother Stream lineage studied spacetime itself. The Heart Realm lineage concerned the true self and epassing all. The Heart Realm Force could outline an illusory abyss, construct an illusory Primordial Star, or even construct an illusory universe, a colossal world, an Infinite Mother Stream¡­ Every thought determined a path. The Heart Divine Weapon demands knowledge of the world. A spear¡­ is actually a mental world. The boundless might of a world condensed into a spear, rendering it invincible and indomitable, Xu Jingming pondered. For example, the Granddreamer he had once encountered was invincible below the half-step third realm. Weapons are crucial in the psychic weapon lineage. Xu Jingming reached out and grasped the spear before him. I spared no expense to purchase the Sin Bead and forged a spear with my mind. After such prolonged mental refinement, it is now a wless vessel of my psychic force. With this weapon as a vessel, my attacks can match those at the peak of the Eternal realm. But without this weapon, I¡¯m much weaker. Although he could also condense a spear with the Heart Realm Force, the capacity of the condensed spear was limited. Its might was ultimately inferior to a specially-forged psychic weapon. The rules of the Myriad Species World differ from the outside world, Xu Jingming thought to himself. The body and mind are the two most fundamental aspects. umting insights in other aspects is futile. Everyone stands at the same starting line. Of course, be it in mind or intellect, half-step third-realm powerhouses far surpass other high-dimensional lifeforms. They will still swiftly dominate. But under the new rules, weaklings like us at least have a chance to eclipse them. For example, as an Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage, he could still shine in the Myriad Species World. It¡¯s time to fight for the championship in the sixth tournamenting up. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes gleamed with determination. Now that he¡¯d chosen topete, he¡¯d naturally give it his all. ****** In the Eastern Cloud suburbs of Jianghan City in Myriad Species World, hidden within the secluded manor, dwelled the greatest warrior of humankind, Jingming. ¡°Ancestor.¡± The three members of the Jing family kneeled in deference. Cloaked in ck, Xu Jingming gazed at the blossoms and uttered softly, ¡°For 6,000 years, the Jing family has stood supreme, the preeminent n of humankind. From this day forth, you must restrain yourselves.¡± The family head of the Jing family questioned, ¡°Ancestor, innumerable warriors idolize you. The prominence of the Jing family is inevitable. How can we restrain ourselves?¡± Xu Jingming pivoted to face him. The current family head was the great-grandson of his sixth brother, possessing Lv. 55 might. With the dissemination of body-tempering techniques by the past tournament champions, and many higher-dimensional lifeforms propagating body-tempering methods, the overall power of the Myriad Species World had escted. Even among the natives, there were anomalies surpassing level 60. ¡°I will partake in this year¡¯s Myriad Species Tournament,¡± Xu Jingming dered. ¡°Ancestor, you are joining the Myriad Species Tournament?¡± The three members of the Jing family were startled and ted. Since shocking the world at the tournament, Xu Jingming had not participated again. Five millennia had flitted by in the blink of an eye, and now their ancestor wouldpete again? ¡°Whether I seed or fail, I will seclude myself after this tournament. You will see me no more,¡± Xu Jingming pronounced. ¡°With the Jing family¡¯s power, you cannot afford to antagonize many formidable warriors.¡± ¡°Seclude yourself?¡± The three Jing family members were perplexed. ¡°Ancestor, why must you seclude yourself? The past five tournament champions went into seclusion after their victory. Do you also wish for seclusion, Ancestor?¡± The scions could notprehend. Xu Jingming offered no exnation. Winning the championship meant leaving this world behind. This was what all higher-dimensional lifeforms yearned for after descending. Xu Jingming strode towards the aircraft in the distance. ¡°The Jing family willck my safeguard henceforth. Be wary.¡± ¡°Ancestor!¡± they entreated. Xu Jingming did not turn back. He felt for his parents and younger siblings but less so for their descendants. As long as he remained in this world, he would shield the Jing family. Yet, there was nothing he could do for them once he departed. I must let go of them eventually. Whether I be champion this year, I must let gopletely. After 6,000 years of glory, what reason has the Jing family to feel dissatisfied? Xu Jingming entered the aircraft. Whoosh. The aircraft quickly elerated into the sky. ¡°Set course for World Center City,¡± Xu Jingming ordered. ¡°Yes, Master.¡± The aircraft¡¯s AI responded tersely. In an instant, it transformed into a streak of light, hurtling toward World Center City. ¡°Ancestor¡­¡± The three Jing family members exchanged uneasy nces, stunned by the abrupt news. In the past, others feared to cross their ancestor lest they incur his wrath. What would be of them without his formidable presence? ¡°Ancestor said he would go into seclusion after the tournament ends. Does he believe he will emerge champion like the previous five victors?¡± one of the Jing descendants asked, perplexed. ¡°Champion of the Myriad Species Tournament? No human has entered the mainpetition in thest 10,000 years save for our ancestor. How could iming the title be that simple?¡± ¡°Yet, he swore to seclude himself regardless of sess or failure. Could ¡®sess¡¯ mean attaining first ce?¡± The three Jing family members shared troubled looks. Their ancestor, tournament champion? Neither they nor any human dared envision such a scenario, much less nurture vain hopes. ¡­ The once-in-a-millennium Myriad Species Tournament was about to begin, and World Center City buzzed with excitement. High-dimensional beings from across the world flocked in droves as if celebrating a festival. Though over 90% of the high-dimensional beings had long given up hope of clinching first ce, they still came to witness the tournament. I¡¯m back again. Xu Jingming¡¯s aircraftnded in the Jing family manor. Xu Jingming was the only living being in the vast manor, the rest mere automatons. I remember that at the first tournament, Dad, Mom, my younger siblings, Ni Yun, and many others were there. Xu Jingming was in the living room, and the automatons had maintained the entire manor in pristine condition. It was 80 to 90% simr to back then. In fact, the whole house had undergone numerous renovations over the years. Xu Jingming sat alone in the courtyard. You¡¯re creatures from the Myriad Species World, and I¡¯m from a distant realm, Xu Jingming thought. We were destined to be family. If I can reach the third realm, I¡¯ll revive you all. If I can¡¯t reach the third realm, our fated bond will have to suffice. Xu Jingming stood up and strode out of the manor. He walked down the streets and headed for the nearest registration point. Though there were still many registration spots across World Center City, the number of applicants was far fewer than the first tournament after the descent. Not many registrants around. Xu Jingming surveyed the empty registration stalls. ¡°I wish to register.¡± Xu Jingming approached them. The two employees at the registration desk lit up at the sight of Xu Jingming. ¡°Mr. Jing Ming.¡± ¡°Mr. Jing Ming, you¡¯ve finally registered. Many viewers have been waiting to see you in action.¡± The two attendants were extremely enthusiastic and promptly helped him register. They were professionals in this line of work and were well acquainted with all the renowned powerhouses in the Myriad Species World. The nine weak species powerhouses who entered the main contest in the first tournament were all hugely famous. It was just that most of them didn¡¯t take part in subsequent tournaments. After Xu Jingming sessfully registered, he left the registration spot. ¡°Look, it¡¯s Human Jing Ming!¡± ¡°He¡¯s really here to register?¡± Three other powerhouses came to register. Spotting Xu Jingming, they conversed in hushed tones. Xu Jingming was a celebrity in the Myriad Species World and highly prominent. Human Jing Ming? An Ant walking on a distant street corner was 30 centimeters tall. He glowered at Xu Jingming¡ªwho had just left the registration point. I never imagined encountering Human Jing Ming in my first Myriad Species Tournament. However, I shall be champion this year, Ant Havering thought. If he didn¡¯t act, that was fine. But once he acted, he had full confidence. Chapter 733 - 733 Determined to Win 733 Determined to Win The days flew by, and before Xu Jingming knew it, the day of the preliminaries had arrived. In his chamber, Xu Jingming sat cross-legged, his mind empty. In over 5,000 years of descending into the Myriad Species World, the first champion had been the Fire Dragonborn powerhouse, Thunderhorn Mountain. The second champion was the Golden Fire Divine Bird, and the third champion was the King of the Mountain Demons. Of the top five in the first tournament, three had imed first ce. The remaining two¡ªthe one-armed Giant Ape King and the Rain Tiger powerhouse¡ªhad died in the tournament. The top five selected from the first tournament had been extraordinary beyondparison. They had either won first ce or died. The fourth champion is a powerhouse of the Poison Dragons, but the fifth champion is a five-meter-tall Sea Tiger powerhouse. If I had participated in the fifth tournament, my strength would probably ce me third or fourth. Since he could match the third and fourth ce from the previous tournament, and Xu Jingming had grown even stronger in the subsequent millennium, he believed he stood a chance of clinching first this year. Thus, he decided to participate. The sixth tournament suits me perfectly. Since it¡¯s suitable, I have to participate. Once this drags on, those super-small species will emerge, Xu Jingming thought. Even if the Ants, Bees, and other super-small species can slow their aging, they probably only live about 10,000 years. Once they reach their peak¡­ it would be very difficult for me to fight them. Everyone¡¯s levels were on par. The smaller they were, the tougher and more terrifying their bodies, giving them an advantage in head-onbat. How terrifying would the density and tenacity of a 20-centimeter-tall Ant powerhouse bepared to a Mountain Demon over 60 meters tall? Therefore, the smaller they were, the stronger they became! However, their lifespans were also short. They could only maintain their prime for a few millennia, which meant they only had a few chances. I have to seize the opportunity this year. Xu Jingming clearly remembered how many powerhouses had died in the past five tournaments. Especially the ultimate round-robinpetition which the top five underwent. When one was closest to clinching first ce, they would all risk their lives, and deaths were very likely to ur. It¡¯s about time. Xu Jingming got up and left the chamber, leaving the Jing family manor alone and walking to the preliminaries. ¡­ At the preliminaries, the gathering ce. Xu Jingming leaned against the wall alone in a corner, eyeing the hundreds of thousands of preliminary contestants. There are quite a number of natives. Xu Jingming recognized them instantly. After all, it had been over 5,000 years, yet they were still in the 50s. They were naturally natives. The past five champions had released their body-tempering techniques. Numerous other high-dimensional lifeforms had also disclosed their methods¡­ The natives are growing stronger. Perhaps the great being had captured us to enrich this world and unveil more techniques. Over five million high-dimensional lifeforms had gathered from various dominions, bearing all sorts of experiences. Their minds, intellect¡ªeverything towered over the natives and their fleeting lives. They could propel the body-tempering techniques to new heights in no time. Yet, among the five million, few would survive. The rest would perish. ¡°Lord Jing Ming.¡± ¡°Lord Jing Ming.¡± Voices in the distance. Xu Jingming looked over and saw three human figures dashing toward him. ¡°It¡¯s you guys.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. These three people were Yu Yangwei, Shadow, and Fengke. ¡°You signed up too, Lord Jing Ming?¡± Yu Yangwei asked with a smile. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°You haven¡¯t joined since the first tournament, Lord Jing Ming,¡± Shadow said, more talkative now. ¡°You must be sure of grabbing first ce.¡± ¡°Too many powerhouses. No telling what¡¯s in store,¡± Xu Jingming replied. The champions of thest three tournaments, Fire Dragonborn, Golden Fire Divine Bird, Mountain Demon King, had dominated from the start. Theter victors emerged from nowhere, unknown until their moment of glory. ¡°So many powerhouses have powered up.¡± Xu Jingming scanned the crowd. ¡°No telling what¡¯ll emerge from over five million high-dimensional lifeforms.¡± Their interference cloaked their exchange. ¡°We signed up for thest five tournaments. Couldn¡¯t get past the preliminaries,¡± Yu Yangweimented. ¡°Couldn¡¯t clear the second round of preliminaries in all five.¡± The portly Fengke shook his head. ¡°With new powerhouses every year, we¡¯ve never made it.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in response. The preliminaries had two rounds. The first round of selection was fixed, and one had to fly to the mainpetition venue. The second round changed every year. ¡°He¡¯s here too?¡± Yu Yangwei looked at a figure in the distance in surprise. Xu Jingming turned his head and couldn¡¯t help but have a grim expression. It was a Xiao powerhouse, about three meters tall and covered in ck fur. ¡°Lilu?¡± Xu Jingming naturally knew the other party. In the inaugural tournament, only two members from the weaker species made it to the second round of the mainpetition. One was Xu Jingming, and the other was Lilu of the Xiaos. ¡°Lilu didn¡¯t participate in the subsequent tournaments either,¡± Shadow said gravely. ¡°He¡¯s probably confident enough to participate in the sixth tournament.¡± Xu Jingming and the others¡¯ gazes attracted Lilu¡¯s attention. Lilu also looked over. When he saw Xu Jingming, his expression turned severe as he nodded slightly at thetter. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. I haven¡¯t seen him in 5,000 years, but Lilu¡¯s aura is even more unfathomable, Xu Jingming thought. From his appearance, Lilu¡¯s fur was all over his body back then. Now, his fur was much sparser, and all the fur on his head had fallen off, turning him bald. ¡°Human Jing Ming and Xiao Lilu are here?¡± ¡°Only the two of them entered the second round of the first tournament¡¯s mainpetition. Both of them are here for thispetition.¡± ¡°With their potential, they are probably gunning for first ce.¡± Many high-dimensional lifeforms also noticed Xu Jingming and Lilu. The two of them were extremely renowned. Suddenly¡ª The golden AI robot materialized out of thin air, as an invisible electromaic force subdued all the contenders. It grinned and announced, ¡°Wee contestants to the Myriad Species Tournament preliminaries. The rules stay the same as always: rely on your flying abilities to reach the main venue in the sky. The top 10,000 advance to the next round.¡± ¡°The rules of the preliminaries have long been made public. I shall not repeat them.¡± ¡°All contestants, please get ready. Countdown begins: 5¡­ 4¡­ 3¡­ 2¡­ 1! Begin!¡± The moment the golden AI robot finished, the electromaic restraints vanished. Instantly, over 500,000 contestants summoned their power and rocketed skyward. Birds still dominated this first round, but weaker fliers slowed down to avoid the shockwaves from the front-runners, which could kill them. Though many natives were at Level 50, they only joined to witness the other powerhouses in action. They just flew up once, then let gravity take over. We¡¯re still far from true powerhouses, the natives sighed. Whoosh! Xu Jingming stomped the ground and shot into the air. He tapped the air, producing shockwaves to propel himself into third ce among hundreds of thousands. First was an immense bird moving at blinding speed. Second, a minuscule creature that flew like a bullet. Third, Xu Jingming. An Ant? Xu Jingming glimpsed it clearly. The thing outpacing him was an Ant powerhouse, 30 centimeters tall, just bigger than his palm. This made Xu Jingming¡¯s expression turn solemn. There are already Ants this mighty in just the sixth tournament? A super-small species like Ants have risen so quickly? The Ant¡ªHavering¡ªeyed Xu Jingming flying below, his gaze icier. I¡¯m way smaller, with far less drag, yet I¡¯m only slightly faster than him? Whoosh! Xu Jingming noticed that the seventh-ranked figure was a thin, 1.5-meter Gray Elf. With his gray skin, pointy ears, and scrawny build, there was no mistaking him. For a Gray Elf to move that fast, he has to be exceptionally strong. As Xu Jingming flew on, he also watched the top 30 contenders outside the avian species. None were over nine meters tall. Clearly from the preliminaries, this is a swan song for the powerful species, Xu thought. Whoosh! Having the arena stand at a height of 100,000 meters was nothing for Xu Jingming and the others. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t put in too much effort and arrived at the arena at a normal speed. ¡°Lord Jing Ming is the third into the arena,¡± Shadow, Yu Yangwei and Fengke saw. However, they¡¯d been eliminated in the first round, finishing outside the top 50,000. The eliminated onesnded one after another. The portly Fengke¡¯s eyes looked disheartened. ¡°I gave it my all but couldn¡¯t even clear the first round. Now Ants, Bees, and other super-small species are in the mainpetition. I don¡¯t stand a chance.¡± ¡°Nothing we can do,¡± Yu Yangwei said, patting his shoulder. ¡°Sess isn¡¯t just about hard work, Fengke.¡± ¡°Only half-step Third Realm powerhouses, Abyss Overlords or super-talented Eternals can leave this world now. How many Firstborn high-dimensional lifeforms can leave?¡± Yu Yangwei said. ¡°Let¡¯s get drinks. They¡¯re on me.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go and get some drinks,¡± Shadow urged. The portly Fengke nodded and walked out with hispanions. ¡­ In the arena. Xu Jingming and the others were in round two of the preliminaries. The temperature in the arena was insanely hot, the air shimmering. Xu Jingming and the others endured the torment of the extreme heat. ¡°Round two of the preliminaries tests your limits in high temperatures. The temperature will climb without limit until only 300 contestants remain.¡± Xu Jingming felt the terrifying heat seep into every fiber of his being. This level of temperature was still quitefortable for him, like taking a hot shower. However, many contestants on the field were already starting to crack. ¡°Give up.¡± ¡°I give up.¡± ¡°Give up.¡± Many contestants¡¯ bodies had turned lobster-red, on the verge of reaching their limit. They had no choice but to throw in the towel. The stronger ones still had the luxury of checking out thepetition. There are quite a number of super-small species. Xu Jingming looked at the Ants, Bees, Demon Rats, and other extremely small contestants. From the looks of it, there are quite a number of super-small species that can enter the mainpetition. Urgency seized Xu Jingming. Doubtless, more super-small species would emerge in the subsequent tournament. He had to clinch victory this year! Rank first, no matter what! Finally, after over an hour in the high-temperature selection, only 300 contestants remained. Whoosh. The ghastly heat vanished in an instant, temperature normalized. The 300 contestants adapted their battered bodies, recuperating. The AI¡¯s golden voice thundered across the arena: ¡°Congrattions, contestants, on bing entrants of this year¡¯s Myriad Species Tournament!¡± Chapter 734 - 734 Slaying the Demon Rat 734 ying the Demon Rat The night the preliminaries ended, the World Center City official website announced the tournament bracket. The seven human countries immediately spotted the name ¡®Jing Ming.¡¯ ¡°Lord Jing Ming has participated in the Myriad Species Tournament again after 5,000 years!¡± ¡°It¡¯s been five millennia. Apart from Lord Jing Ming, no other human warrior has reached the apex. At the end of the day, we still have to bank on Lord Jing Ming.¡± ¡°Lord Jing Ming, who¡¯s over 5,000 years old, is already very advanced in his years. No matter how he fares in this tournament, I¡¯ll still admire and respect him. Just standing at the apex again is already an unparalleled feat.¡± ¡°I¡¯m touched to actually witness Lord Jing Ming in the Myriad Species Tournament in my lifetime.¡± ¡°Even if Lord Jing Ming is eliminated in the first round, he¡¯ll still be the greatest warrior in my heart.¡± Countless humans were pumped. After all, no human warrior had entered the main event for several tournaments running. While they enjoyed watching the tournament, the passion of the seven human countries became ten or a hundred times more intense when human warriors stepped into the arena. Countless people were so stoked that they shed tears! ¡°My father, grandfather, great grandfather¡­ My ancestor from more than 5,000 years ago was Lord Jing Ming¡¯s fan. Our family has been his fans for generations!¡± ¡°Lord Jing Ming, I love you!¡± Countless people celebrated wildly. They even stampeded to the Jing family headquarters to celebrate. There were too many revelers, so the Jing family could only help keep order. ¡°Our ancestor is participating.¡± The Jing family members were proud and antsy. They also worried their ancestor would bite the dust in the Myriad Species Tournament. After all, the glory of the Jing family hinged on their ancestor. ¡°He¡¯s already so old; why would he join in the tournament?¡± Many Jing family members were perplexed. ¡­ Amid the anticipation of all species, the Myriad Species Tournament finally kicked off officially. At this moment, over 100 million spectators packed the arena floating 108,000 meters in the sky. Cheers swept the venue like a tsunami. In the contestant room. Xu Jingming stood alone in his private room, surveying the surroundings. He still clearly remembered his parents, younger siblings, assistant Ni Yun, bodyguards and servants gathered here 5,000 years ago. They had cheered for his battle amid their anxiety. It¡¯s my destiny and also a curse for me to be here in the Myriad Species World, and I have to transcend this curse. Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were calm, his will unshakable. At this moment, the matches in the arena were underway. The powerhouses shed in pairs in the main event. The winner advanced, and the loser was eliminated. ¡°Next is the 35th match of the first round of the Myriad Species Tournament. Jing Ming from the human race will fight Qiyu from the Giant Celestials,¡± the host, Panqiu, bellowed. ¡°Lord Jing Ming.¡± ¡°Jing Ming.¡± ¡°Lord Jing Ming will definitely win.¡± Countless people from the seven human countries and the human audience present shouted Xu Jingming¡¯s name. They eagerly anticipated the greatest human warrior¡¯s appearance. Whoosh! Whoosh! Two figures appeared in the arena. Giant Celestial Qiyu towered at 37 meters. Xu Jingming was much smaller, but after the first few tournaments, the audience no longer dared underestimate the weaker species, especially the contestants in this tournament. Nearly 60% of them hailed from the weaker species. It¡¯s him? Xu Jingming recognized the other party. Back when he went to the registration point for the firstpetition, he had encountered two Giant Celestials. The opponent before him was one of the two Giant Celestials back then. Giant Celestial Qiyu also had a high-dimensional lifeform clone in the outside world. His memory was extraordinary, and he clearly remembered the scene back then. I couldn¡¯t enter the main event in the firstpetition, but with my Giant Celestial talent, I finally entered the main event in the fifth tournament. And I did so again for the sixth tournament. Qiyu wasn¡¯t willing to give up. He didn¡¯t want to die. He wanted to survive this curse and leave the Myriad Species World alive. It¡¯s getting harder and harder for me to level up, but these weaker species have risen one after another. Qiyu¡¯s eyes turned cold. However, defeating me depends on whether you have the strength. Boom! The Giant Celestial, Qi Yu, turned into a blur and stomped down with his huge foot. Whoosh. Xu Jingming moved extremely agilely, like a crane spreading its wings. Bang! At a speed exceeding 300,000 meters per second, Xu Jingming was like a stream of light as he kicked Qiyu¡¯s chest. The Giant Celestial¡¯s eyes immediately bulged as he clutched his chest in pain. ¡°I admit defeat,¡± Qiyu shouted with difficulty. ¡°Thank you,¡± the Giant Celestial said to Xu Jingming. He knew very well that if this human powerhouse hadn¡¯t kicked him in the chest but in the head, his skull would probably have been crushed, and he would¡¯ve been dead. Xu Jingming had indeed shown mercy. Since he could easily win, why did he have to kill? High-dimensional lifeforms who couldn¡¯t leave the Myriad Species World were miserable enough as it was. Why did he have to rub salt into their wounds? ¡°The Human, Xu Jingming, wins!¡± Panqiu shouted ecstatically. ¡°Xu Jingming defeats the Giant Celestial Qiyu in one blow!¡± On the livestream, Xu Jingming¡¯s terrifying kick reyed on loop. Just one kick! A Giant Celestial powerhouse admitted defeat in agony. ¡°Is Lord Jing Ming really that strong?¡± ¡°Wh¡ª¡± Countless people from the seven human countries found it unbelievable. They were already ted that Lord Jing Ming had entered the arena, but he defeated his first opponent in one hit? This caught them off guard. ¡°Oh my god!¡± ¡°Does Lord Jing Ming stand a chance ofing in first?¡± ¡°I think everyone should calm down and not burden Lord Jing Ming with unrealistic expectations. No matter how many rounds Lord Jing Ming can advance to or what rank he achieves, we should always support him.¡± ¡°We will always stand by Lord Jing Ming.¡± ¡­ The Myriad Species Tournament proceeded on. The seven human countries were stunned repeatedly. Their greatest warrior, Lord Jing Ming, crushed opponents one after another in an unstoppable fashion. Powerhouses such as the Giant Celestials, the Five-Colored Dragons, the Sea Tigers, and the Dwarves¡ªall kinds of formidable opponents were demolished before Xu Jingming. None of the opponents survived more than ten seconds, and Xu Jingming received a bye for one round. After five rounds of thepetition, Xu Jingming formally entered the top ten! ****** ¡°The sixth round of this tournament will proceed today. The top five will be selected from the ten powerhouses.¡± Panqiu¡¯s voice reverberated throughout the arena and was also heard by the audience through the live stream. ¡°There will be a total of five matches, and every match will be extremely thrilling.¡± Panqiu proimed, ¡°The first match will be between Jing Ming from the Humans and Benoen from the Demon Rats.¡± The spectators cheered, especially the Humans and Demon Rats. The Demon Rats were typically under half a meter tall and rtively small. All of them stood in their seats and bounced up and down as they cheered. Whoosh! Whoosh! Two figures appeared in the arena. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression turned much graver as he gazed at the short creature standing thousands of meters away¡ªthe Demon Rat powerhouse, Benoen. I¡¯ve finally encountered a tiny opponent. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare be careless at all. Although the Dwarf he encountered in thest round was shorter than him, the two parties were rtively close in size. He¡¯s only about half a meter tall, about the height of my knees. To be able to enter the top ten at such a small size, his body¡¯s toughness is probably above mine. Xu Jingming observed his opponent. Human Jing Ming. Demon Rat Benoen didn¡¯t dare be careless either. He entered the second round of the mainpetition at the inaugural tournament. He breezed through this tournament and has never been forced to reveal his true strength. That¡¯s ideal, I can let this Human Jing Ming verify the results of my 5,000-year cultivation. Benoen moved. Whoosh! Whoosh! The two of them turned into two afterimages and instantly shed. ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°They¡¯re already exceeding 400,000 meters per second.¡± ¡°To think they can maintain speeds over 400,000 meters per second in an arena only ten kilometers wide. Whether speed or agility, those two are insanely dangerous.¡± The slow-motion rey showed the fight clearly. Xu Jingming moved like a ghost, each movement terrifying. Some strikes had immense prating power, some had shockwaves that could level buildings, some could slice through anything. After ten seconds of fighting, Xu Jingming stopped. The Demon Rat superhuman stopped as well, staring at Xu Jingming. This Demon Rat¡¯s body is too tough. Xu Jingming scrutinized his opponent. Thick fur covered the Demon Rat¡¯s body, forming spikes of its own. The dense fur negated most of the force from Xu Jingming¡¯s strikes. I have to prevent him from deflecting the impact. Xu Jingming¡¯s muscles bulged as he grew to over eight feet tall, bing far more muscr. He had relied on this state to clear the first round of the first tournament years ago. Gigantification? The Demon Rat superhuman, Benoen, grew wary. So what if you get bigger? Even if you¡¯re stronger and faster than me, you can¡¯t do anything. As for mental attacks? Your mind powers can¡¯t affect me either. Any strike on the Demon Rats would transmit to their bodies through the deflective force of their fur. The Demon Rats would fly like bullets, their strength dissipating, but the actual damage to their bodies was only a fraction. The Demon Rat powerhouse was also at the half-step third realm in the outside world, with extraordinary mental strength. Boom! Xu Jingming attacked again. His speed advantage prevented escape, and running was beneath him, so the Demon Rat met him head-on. Bang!!! Demon Bear Heaven Cleave¡ªHeaven Cleave!!! Xu Jingming struck with terrifying strength. Though the Demon Rat narrowly dodged, the palm caught his shoulders, mming him into the ground. The arena floor was indestructible, undamaged after countless tournaments. Now, that palm strike drove the Demon Rat into the floor. The impact raging through his body left him reeling. There¡¯s no escaping the ground¡¯s force. The Demon Rat powerhouse panicked. Xu Jingming had used Demon Bear Heaven Cleave before. After one strike, he needed time to umte power for the next back then. 5,000 years of cultivation had matured his Heart Divine Weapon. Xu Jingming struck repeatedly with no pause. His palms were sledgehammers pounding the Demon Rat into the floor. Each strike was hard to deflect, transmitting a terrifying force within the Demon Rat. The intense vibrations rattled his brain and shook his blood, tendons, and bones. Three strikes left the Demon Rat writhing in agony, blood from his mouth, nose, and ears. ¡°I admit defeat,¡± the Demon Rat powerhouse shouted. Xu Jingming stopped. This body is really sturdy. Xu Jingming eyed the Demon Rat superhuman and sighed. I have to win this year¡¯s tournament. In the future, these creatures will be tough to beat. No matter how I hit them, they won¡¯t die. If that continued, I¡¯d have died. There¡¯s still a huge gap between me and Human Jing Ming. The Demon Rat powerhouse knew his limits. ¡°Today¡¯s first round is over. Human Jing Ming is the first to advance to the top five.¡± Panqiu¡¯s voice echoed in the spectators¡¯ ears. Chapter 735 - 735 Ultimate Round-Robin Matches 735 Ultimate Round-Robin Matches Xu Jingming returned to the contestants¡¯ room and scrutinized the subsequent matches closely. ¡°After the second round ended, Xiao Lilu made it into the top five,¡± Panqiu eximed ecstatically. ¡°Human Jing Ming and Xiao Lilu actually entered the second round of the main tournament 5,000 years ago. Back then, they were the only contestants from the weaker species to advance to the mainpetition¡¯s second round!¡± ¡°Come to think of it, I was also the host of that year¡¯s tournament. Given my lifespan, I should be able to host a few more years.¡± The host, Panqiu, chatted away. Since today was for the top ten tournament, there were only five matches in total! The matches didn¡¯t require much time, so the tournament host naturally had to gab more to heat up the atmosphere. A round¡ªincluding the contestants¡¯ entry and exit¡ªmight only take two to three minutes, but the tournament host had to speak for ten minutes. ¡­ ¡°The third match has ended. The Demon Dragonborn, Cloudhunter, has made it into the top five!¡± ¡°The fourth match has ended. The Ant, Havering, has made it into the top five!¡± ¡°The fifth match has ended. The Gray Elf, Tribtion Subduer, has made it into the top five!¡± Despite Panqiu¡¯s stalling, the five matches that day still ended over an hourter, and the top five were determined. ¡°The ultimate round-robin match will be held tomorrow. The top five contestants will fight in pairs until the champion of this tournament is decided.¡± Panqiu was extremely excited. ¡°The new champion will be born tomorrow. Let¡¯s look forward to the most exciting ultimate round-robin match.¡± Countless spectators and contestants started leaving the arena. Xu Jingming mulled over his other four opponents and also left. Thergest of the other four opponents is the Demon Dragonborn, Cloudhunter, who¡¯s over 16 feet tall, Xu Jingming thought. Among the top five of thispetition, the tallest is over 16 feet tall, and the shortest is an Ant powerhouse who¡¯s under a foot tall. The Xiao, Gray Elf, and I aren¡¯t too different in size¡­ From this, it can be seen that the weaker species have truly risen to the top. ¡°Lord Jing Ming.¡± On the streets outside the arena, Xu Jingming ran into Shadow, Yu Yangwei, and Fengke. ¡°Lord Jing Ming, there¡¯s no hope for us to get out of here. However, you¡¯ve got a great shot at winning the championship.¡± Yu Yangwei grinned from ear to ear. ¡°No matter what, we were all born human.¡± ¡°Humans have to have a champion, right?¡± Shadow said with a smirk. ¡°The other high-dimensional humans are too weak. We can only count on you, Lord Jingming,¡± the portly Fengke added. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Thank you.¡± These three friends had known each other since the early days of their descent. They had already given up on bing champions. ¡°You want a drink? On me,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Sure,¡± Yu Yangwei, Shadow, and the portly Fengke agreed with enthusiasm. ****** In a super-enormous bar, Xu Jingming and the others were drinking their hearts out. ¡°Bottoms up!¡± The portly Fengke drank the craziest. He seized the massive wine cask and poured it into his mouth. ¡°I still remember that when I was a low-dimensional being, I was obsessed with bing a high-dimensional being,¡± said the portly Fengke as he lowered the wine cask. ¡°I eventually became the only high-dimensional being in my race. However, I realized that¡­ it¡¯s too difficult for a Firstborn realm high-dimensional being without any background to survive.¡± ¡°It¡¯s indeed difficult.¡± Yu Yangwei nodded. ¡°For Firstborn cultivators, the biggest danger isn¡¯t the Eternal powerhouses who carry out Abyss Sacrifices or exploring dangerous areas, but¡­ high-dimensional space itself,¡± Fengke said. ¡°In high-dimensional space, it¡¯s too easy to get lost. It¡¯s too easy to unknowingly enter dangerous ces.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Back when Redmond became a high-dimensional being, the dean and the others were in charge of guiding him. After that, he focused on cultivating on Myriad Star Ind and didn¡¯t dare run around. ¡°High-dimensional space is very dangerous, and so are other high-dimensional beings,¡± said the portly Fengke in a low voice. ¡°We can only think of ways to interact with the other high-dimensional beings in our own universe in exchange for weak cultivation methods.¡± ¡°I¡¯m careful and don¡¯t make enemies. I don¡¯t go to dangerous ces. I even hoped that I could live to the end of my life and live an Abyssal Era.¡± The portly Fengke shook his head with a bitter smile. The lifespan of a Firstborn was an Abyssal Era, but how many Firstborns could live that long? ¡°High-dimensional Eternals have theoretically infinite lifespans, but many of them can¡¯t live past an Abyssal Era,¡± Shadow said. ¡°How can we at the Firstborn realm have extravagant hopes for an Abyssal Era?¡± ¡°Yeah, cmity just befalls you even if you hide in your home universe,¡± Fengke said. ¡°I was dragged into the Myriad Species World, and this is probably the end of my life.¡± ¡°At the very least, many high-dimensional beings will apany you.¡± Yu Yangwei smiled. ¡°At the very least, Shadow and I will always be with you.¡± ¡°Thank you. I never expected to make true high-dimensional friends in the Myriad Species World.¡± The portly Fengke smiled happily. Xu Jingming listened from the side. He hadn¡¯t been a high-dimensional being for long, and he was transported here shortly after he broke through. As a member of the Heart Realm lineage, he had many clones. He could explore countless Heart Realm ruins and head to distant dominions to seek opportunities, but with more clones, it was easier for him to encounter a cmity¡ªjust like now. Thankfully, there was still a chance of escape. ¡­ The final day of the tournament was also the most thrilling day of the tournament. Countless spectators from multiple species eagerly anticipated the most exciting championship round-robin match. In the ultimate round-robin match, the ultimate champion would be decided based on the number of victories. ¡°The first match of the championship round will be between Gray Elf Tribtion Subduer and Human Jing Ming,¡± Host Panqiu said solemnly. ¡°Please wee them into the arena.¡± Buzz! Buzz! The air trembled, and two figures appeared in the arena. Xu Jingming observed his opponent thousands of meters away. Every victory in the final round was crucial. Human Jing Ming? Tribtion Subduer also gazed at Jing Ming and thought, I only became an Overlord after enduring countless cmities in the Abyss. How can I die silently in the Myriad Species World? Tribtion Subduer was ustomed to brutalpetition. Defeat him. Tribtion Subduer moved, and blurry afterimages filled the arena. Over 100 versions of him appeared everywhere. What speed and agility. Jing Ming remained still but was extremely alert. In terms of nimbleness, he surpasses me. The arena¡¯s maximum diameter was only 10,000 meters, yet the Gray Elf instantly changed direction hundreds of times, leaving behind afterimages. Now! Tribtion Subduer spotted an opening and immediately charged at Xu Jingming diagonally from behind. Xu Jingming remained motionless. Bang!!! The instant Tribtion Subduer approached, Xu Jingming¡¯s right handshed out! Tribtion Subduer was hurled like a cannonball and crashed into the shield a thousand yards away. Blood trickled from his nose and mouth as he hit the ground with a grunt. What power! He¡¯s so fast! Tribtion Subduer was secretly amazed. The fusion of mind and body seeks to maximize the speed of attack. Xu Jingming¡¯s Heart Divine Weapon treated the body as a weapon, so he naturally ced great importance on speed. After all, in terms of agility, the super-small species far exceeded Xu Jingming. Though agility was his weak point, Xu Jingming had to leverage his other advantages. Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh. Over a hundred afterimages flickered at blinding speed. Tribtion Subduer seized every chance to strike, but Xu Jingming¡¯s blows alwaysnded first. Before the Gray Elf¡¯s attacks could touch Xu Jingming, he was sent flying. ¡°Tribtion Subduer, surrender is inevitable. Concede defeat,¡± Xu Jingming said. From their shes, he could tell he was overpowering Tribtion Subduer. Other than agility, Xu Jingming dominated his opponent in every respect. ¡°These injuries mean nothing.¡± Tribtion Subduer was clearly indignant. Xu Jingming finally moved. Whoosh! The speed at which he moved was as swift as lightning, and he was clearly faster than Tribtion Subduer who couldn¡¯t evade or escape. A barrage of fists struck like a storm¡ªApe Demon Heart Piercing! Xu Jingming¡¯s fists became a blur as he struck wildly. No matter how nimbly Tribtion Subduer dodged, Xu Jingmingnded blow after blow. Tribtion Subduer tried blocking with hands and legs but was in excruciating agony. In just one exchange, Xu Jingming battered Tribtion Subduer with 32 punches. Many bones in Tribtion Subduer¡¯s body shattered, and he was drenched in blood. He could only indignantly shout, ¡°I concede defeat!¡± Only then did Xu Jingming stop. Even though the Gray Elves were smaller and tougher than Humans, if he endured more of that merciless pounding, he¡¯d be dead! I lost. I lost the first round. I probably have no chance in this tournament. The Ant has already entered the top five of this tournament. I likely can¡¯t defeat the powerhouses of the Ants and Demon Rats in the next. In the next few thousand years, it might be dominated by super-small species. I have nearly 20,000 years of life, thousands more than super-small species. Perhaps my chance is a few millennia after the super-small species die of old age. After Tribtion Subduer lost the first match, his situation leaving the Myriad Species World promptly worsened. Half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Overlords had gathered. There were also some gifted high-dimensional lifeforms and some powerhouses ideally suited for the Myriad Species World. They were all vying for first ce. Coupled with restrictions on their species and lifespans, even plenty of half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Overlords would perish in the Myriad Species World. Phew. Xu Jingming also breathed a sigh of relief. The first match of the final round-robin matches was crucial; he had almost no hope of winning if he lost it. Thankfully, he had won the first match. ¡°The second match of the ultimate round-robin matches will be between Xiao Lilu and Ant Havering,¡± Panqiu said gravely. He could sense the unspoken pressure and determination of the top five contenders. Each of the top five powerhouses had terrifying wills and craved victory. Xiao Lilu and Ant Havering appeared, spurring the audience to cheer loudly. Lilu towered three meters tall, bald, with sparse fur. His eyes were calm and emotionless but instinctively terrified anyone who gazed into them. Ant Havering stood only 30 centimeters tall, and his dark jade-like body seemed impervious to the naked eye. In the previous rounds, he hadn¡¯t sustained a single injury. The two of them pose a severe threat to me, Xu Jingming thought seriously. Like Xu Jingming, Lilu had reached the second round of the mainpetition in the inaugural tournament and hadn¡¯t participated in the following few thousand years. He likely also had the confidence to clinch the championship if he chose topete this time. Xu Jingming was extremely wary of Havering based on his identity. I wonder who will prevail in this match, Xu Jingming mused. The victor will be my most formidable opponent. Chapter 736 - 736 Final Match 736 Final Match In the arena, Lilu and Havering were already battling. Bang!!! The palm strike caused the entire arena to tremble. Over 100 million viewers felt it. What strength, Xu Jingming thought, staring at Havering under the furry palm. ¡°Turned to meat paste?¡± Countless audience members watched anxiously. Lilu¡¯s expression changed slightly. He raised his palm and smacked down with the other. Bang! Bang! Bang! He struck out repeatedly, trying to swat Havering to death. Havering sprawled on the arena floor, refusing to dodge. Instead, he propped himself up on both hands and rose to his feet with exaggerated slowness, tanking over a hundred strikes. ¡°Take your best shot.¡± Havering lowered his head and scoffed under his breath. He didn¡¯t have a scratch. ¡°Trying to tickle me?¡± ¡°Ants do have tough exoskeletons.¡± Lilu stretched out his hands as a menacing aura swelled around him. Havering sensed the threat and zipped over a thousand meters away in an instant. He hung back at a safe distance, eyeing Lilu warily. ¡°Your carapace may be tough, Ant. Let¡¯s see how you handle a strike from my saber technique.¡± Lilu strode forward and blurred into motion. Havering dodged, but Lilu¡¯s speed gave him the edge. As Lilu closed in, a saber beam sliced through Havering, shearing off arge chunk of exoskeleton and flesh. Purple blood sprayed. ¡°Using your palm as a de?¡± Havering frowned at the gash in his abdomen but ignored it. ¡°Perish.¡± Lilu¡¯s expression didn¡¯t flicker as he attacked again and again, slicing Havering to ribbons with his palm strikes, intent on cutting him downpletely. Yet, Havering¡¯s body knitted itself back together at lightning speed. The gashes on his chest sealed up in the blink of an eye. The massive chunks hacked off earlier regrew in under a second. Huh? Lilu¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. Such fast regeneration? While the powerhouses of this world did heal rapidly, regrowing nearly 20% of one¡¯s body in a single second was unheard of. It stunned even Lilu. Therger a creature, the slower its healing. Humans might regrow a severed limb in a minute or two. Ants regrew a missing leg in seconds. ¡°Lilu of the Xiaos, what new tricks do you have up your sleeve?¡± Ant Havering studied his opponent warily. After witnessing the devastating power behind the other¡¯s palm strike, he adjusted his strategy. He took the initiative to use his sturdy frame to absorb the blows. Even a grievous wound healed in the blink of an eye. Lilu continued his silent assault. He executed his most adept saber technique with his palms, but Havering¡¯s body was too tough, and his recuperative ability too swift. ¡°If you have no new moves, you¡¯ll lose.¡± Havering grinned and charged forward aggressively. He used his body to block the palm strike whileshing out repeatedly. His small palm was like an extremely sharp knife, leaving bloody gashes all over Lilu¡¯s body. The physique of a powerhouse can be a weapon, but this Ant¡¯s body is practically a divine weapon, Xu Jingming realized. The Ant¡¯s fingertip had sliced across Lilu¡¯s body, inflicting a wound. Lilu was forced to defend. Half his focus was on defense, the other half on finding a way to prevail. The twobatants fought with reckless abandon. However, it was clear that even if Havering suffered some injuries, he would recover instantly. The wounds on Lilu¡¯s body healed much slower. In close quartersbat, one of Lilu¡¯s eyes was blinded. It would take about a minute for his blind eye to heal. This window was ample for the Ants to gain several advantages, and Havering seized the opportunity to blind his opponent¡¯s other eye. After six minutes of fighting, with a small hole sted through his head, Lilu shouted, ¡°I concede.¡± The match was finally over. A stunned silence engulfed the venue at first before cheers erupted. Many diminutive species like the Ants and Bees hopped around in the stands, whooping excitedly. ¡°Champion!¡± ¡°Havering, champion!¡± The tiny creatures present were utterly ted. They glimpsed the Ants¡¯ hope of victory vaguely. This was the first time the Ants had entered the mainpetition since the Myriad Species Tournament began, and they even had a shot at clinching the championship. How could they not be thrilled? I lost. After Lilu conceded defeat, his morale cratered. Having lost this match, the odds of me winning this tournament are nearly nil. Ant Havering grew even more confident. As I expected, when our might isparable, the Ants will definitely prevail in a frontal assault. In the contestant¡¯s room, Xu Jingming watched Lilu leave the arena from afar. Lilu was blind in both eyes, relying on his senses to fight in theter stages, and his skull had been sted open. If that had been me, would I have won? He wasn¡¯t confident! The Demon Dragonborn, Cloudhunter, and the Gray Elf, Tribtion Subduer, who were also in the contestants¡¯ rooms, had grim expressions. His body is indestructible, and he recovers extremely quickly. His ws are terrifyingly sharp. How can I defeat him? The Ants¡¯ hands were covered in a ck carapace, with sharp thorns at their fingertips¡ªnatural weapons. ¡­ Seconds turned to minutes as the ultimate round-robin matches intensified. Xu Jingming, Havering, Lilu, Cloudhunter, and Tribtion Subduer went all out, holding nothing back. Ant Havering. Xu Jingming paid closest attention to Havering. In the fourth match, Havering versus Tribtion Subduer, Havering dominated easily. Tribtion Subduer¡¯s attacks were too weak to leave a scratch. There was no suspense¡ªHavering won handily. In the seventh match, Havering versus Cloudhunter. Cloudhunter had just defeated Lilu; he was clearly formidable. Over five meters tall, the strongest and fastest in the round-robin, and his fighting style savage, Cloudhunter¡¯s ferocity met its match in Havering. Cloudhunter¡¯s fierce attacks did little more than nick Havering. Finally, Havering punched straight through Cloudhunter¡¯s chest, piercing his heart. Cloudhunter conceded defeat. ¡°The seventh final round-robin match ends! Ant Havering wins!¡± Panqiu entered the arena, excited. ¡°Ant Havering has now fought three matches and won all three!¡± ¡°Human Jing Ming has also fought two and won both.¡± ¡°Demon Dragonborn Cloudhunter fought three, winning one but losing two.¡± ¡°Xiao Lilu fought three, winning one but losing two.¡± ¡°Gray Elf Tribtion Subduer fought three and lost all three.¡± Panqiu¡¯s voice rose. ¡°Cloudhunter, Lilu, and Tribtion Subduer have no chance of winning first ce. They can¡¯t match Ant Havering¡¯s wins.¡± ¡°Therefore, the eighth match is also the tournament¡¯sst. Human Jing Ming versus Ant Havering!¡± ¡°Whoever wins bes this tournament¡¯s champion!¡± Panqiu¡¯s voice echoed through the Myriad Species World livestream. ¡­ In the Myriad Species World, the Humans and Ants were beside themselves with excitement. Uncountable Ants were ecstatic, bumping heads and jumping around in jubtion, their attention fixed on their mightiest warrior¡ªHavering. The jubtion of Humans was no less than that of the Ants. ¡°Our Lord Jing Ming is gunning to be champion!¡± ¡°In the ultimate round-robin matches, our Lord won both bouts. Once he defeats the Ant, the title is his!¡± ¡°We Humans have a shot at bing champions of the Myriad Species Tournament?¡± The audience from the seven human countries couldn¡¯t believe their eyes. This was surreal¡ªa dreame true! ¡°Just entering the mainpetition satisfied us, but Lord Jing Ming reached the finals as a Human warrior. If he wins thisst match¡­ Lord Jing Ming will reign supreme above all species!¡± ¡°Impossible. Simply impossible.¡± Countless human viewers were on the edge of their seats as they streamed the final match live. A nervous energy filled them with anticipation for what was toe. ¡­ ¡°Lord Jing Ming has finally made it to the end.¡± In the audience, Yu Yangwei, Shadow, and the portly Fengke struggled with mixed feelings. Against all odds, they had witnessed their friend reach the finals. ¡°Take this chance. Win, and you¡¯re out of here.¡± ¡°Jing Ming, we have no hope left. You have to seize this opportunity,¡± Yu Yangwei and the others thought desperately. At this moment, the millions of higher-dimensional lifeforms watching the tournament were also conflicted. Envy and resentment warred within them. After all, either Xu Jingming or Havering would be leaving for good, and most had long given up hope of escape. ¡­ The tournament host, Panqiu, was also watching the two finalists keenly. After confirming Ant Havering had fully recovered, he announced excitedly, ¡°Competitors, enter for the final match of the tournament!¡± The crowd roared in euphoria. Amid the anticipation of innumerable lifeforms in the Myriad Species World, two figures emerged in the arena. Xu Jingming and Havering faced each other from a distance. There¡¯s only one battle left. I have to win this. Havering steeled himself. Xu Jingming scrutinized his opponent. I must seize this chance. If the tournaments drag on, the super small-species will gain the upper hand. The longer this takes, the more uncertain the oue! This is when I have the best odds! Their gazes locked, and their minds and wills shed. They sensed the other¡¯s indomitable determination. Chapter 737 - 737 Meeting on a Narrow Path, Victory to the Brave! 737 Meeting on a Narrow Path, Victory to the Brave! Xu Jingming had a stern look. Boom! A terrifying aura erupted from Xu Jingming¡¯s body, and faint lightning shed around him. Heart Divine Weapon¡ªLightning Mental Tempering. This was the strongest move in Xu Jingming¡¯s arsenal¡ªHeart Divine Weapon. It was also derived from putting his My Dao realm into practice. He deployed his strongest move right away! It was obvious how determined Xu Jingming was. Huh? It can actually affect my mind? Havering was slightly surprised. He saw enormous lightning flickering around Xu Jingming and knew very well that these were all illusions from mental influence. However, the effects are negligible. I can still sense and lock onto his location. Xu Jingming had never held any extravagant hopes of defeating his greatestpetitor with just the mind. Competitors in theter stages of the tournament had extraordinary minds. It was already not bad if there was a slight influence. If one wanted to defeat their opponents, they still had to rely onbat. Buzz. Xu Jingming instantly unleashed his speed that was as fast as lightning speed. Havering remained motionless, watching the other party attack. Boom. Xu Jingming rushed over and punched Havering¡¯s head with his fist like a bolt of lightning. Xu Jingming¡¯s fist wasn¡¯t big, roughly ten centimeters in diameter. Itpletely spanned Havering¡¯s head, deforming it and making him bleed from his nose and mouth as he was promptly sent flying. Bang! Havering crashed into the arena¡¯s barrier, but Xu Jingming had already caught up. He delivered another blow at Havering¡¯s head. In the blink of an eye, he unleashed over 100 punches in rapid session. Havering was pinned to the shield, unable tond on the ground! His head kept deforming from the punches, blood gushing out in streams. Urgh. It really hurts. Havering didn¡¯t fight back, letting Xu Jingming pummel him. Though his body and head were battered repeatedly, these injuries meant nothing to him. ¡°This is your maximum strength?¡± Even as he was being beaten, Havering looked at Xu Jingming with a faint smirk. Then, he took another ten heavy punches to the face. He was constantly injured, but he kept healing. Havering didn¡¯t care about such trifling injuries at all. ¡­ Countless spectators from the seven human countries watched eagerly as Xu Jingming pounded Havering, who made no move to retaliate. They cheered wildly, as if victory was already in their grasp. However, the high-dimensional lifeforms in the audience could tell the situation disadvantaged Xu Jingming. Be it Xiao Lilu, Demon Dragonborn Cloudhunter or the current Human Jing Ming, none can deal Havering a fatal blow. The high-dimensional lifeforms shook their heads. Human Jing Ming will likely lose too. He can¡¯t seriously threaten Havering, but Havering can threaten him. Xiao Lilu watched the battle unfold, thinking to himself. Jing Ming. Shadow, Yu Yangwei and the portly Fengke had solemn looks on their faces. Once one¡¯s strength reached a certain level, they could tell the situation disadvantaged Xu Jingming. ¡­ ¡°Have you had enough? My turn now.¡± Havering finallyunched a counterattack. Although he was slower than Xu Jingming, his diminutive physique granted him terrifying agility. With Havering deliberately dodging, most of Xu Jingming¡¯s blows swished through empty air. Whoosh! Whoosh! Havering took Xu Jingming¡¯s punches head-on and retaliated at close quarters. His tiny hands appeared puny but were lethally sharp. Rip. The tip of his palm sliced across Xu Jingming¡¯s chest, carving a bloody furrow. As expected. I¡¯ve already deployed my mightiest Lightning Mental Tempering yet still can¡¯t fatally threaten Havering. Xu Jingming instantly grasped his dire straits. Xiao Lilu and Demon Dragonborn Cloudhunter overpowered Ant Havering in speed and strength! Still, both lost. Now, identical circumstances confronted him! That one advantage was all he required! Havering banked on his species¡¯ edge. With a minor gap in ability, direct confrontation would indeed crush his foe. Whoosh. Whoosh. The duo battled frically. Havering mended some wounds in the blink of an eye. As for the gory gashes marring Xu Jingming, his recuperationgged. Though three to five injuries vanished, more emerged. Now is the time. A razor-sharp glint flickered in Havering¡¯s eyes. His immensebat experience discerned the optimal chance. His whole body morphing into a weapon, Havering prated Xu Jingming¡¯s left arm. Rip! Havering tore through Xu Jingming¡¯s limb, his hand¡¯s sharpest points acting like a piercing awl. An arm wrenched from Xu Jingming¡¯s socket, catapulting into the air. ¡°Lord Jing Ming!¡± Countless humans grew jittery. Their greatest champion, Jing Ming, minus an arm? Shadow, Yu Yangwei, and the portly Fengke grew uneasy. ¡°Sigh.¡± Many high-dimensional lifeforms sighed. Everything was as they had expected¡ªthis Human, Jing Ming, was about to be defeated by the Ants. ¡­ At this moment, in the outside world. New home universe, Earth. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t go with his wife. Instead, he stood alone in his study, gazing at the beautiful from afar. He had moved Earth to this new universe from his original home. My homeworld still looks beautiful after all these years. Xu Jingming gazed at his homeworld and saw his wife and daughter traveling the universe from a distance. He also saw his parents immersed in the virtual world. There¡¯s no way out for me. Either I win or¡­ I die! Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were eerily calm. ****** The arm flew off, blood sttering. Havering was ecstatic. It will take at least a minute or two to regrow his arm. For that long¡­ he¡¯d be disabled. He¡¯s sure to lose. I¡¯ll end him while he¡¯s down! Havering was a veteran ofbat and knew to seize the chance to kill his opponent in one blow and win. Boom! Havering gawked. He heard a crackle of lightning and saw surging lightning bolts. ¡°What?!¡± Havering could barely make out a figure with lightning-like eyes! Lightning Mental Tempering! My Dao Mental Tempering! Xu Jingming¡¯s mind wasser-focused as he tapped into every ounce of potential in his body. His body¡ªwhich seemed to have reached its limits¡ªgushed out new potential, and even greater strength amassed in his fist. The fist struck Havering¡¯s head again, rattling it. The might of this blow clearly exceeded thest. Havering found it unbelievable as he hurtled back. ¡°Havering, today only one of us is walking out of here alive!¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s voice boomed in the Ant¡¯s mind. His fists crackled with lightning as they pounded the Ant¡¯s head and body with devastating force. How did he infiltrate my mind? His mental abilities have strengthened¡­ Havering suddenly grasped the situation. He was still confident of winning the next tournament, even if he lost this one. He had an escape route. Xu Jingming, on the other hand, had no more room for error. If he lost this tournament, he might have to wait until the super-small species died of old age. Many yearster, arge number of powerhouses would rise. Who knew what would happen? Therefore, Xu Jingming had long thrown caution to the wind! He had to fight for the championship this year! Either I win or I die! Xu Jingming¡¯s determination hardened as he tapped into every reserve of strength in his body. His fist might be much smaller than the three-meter Xiao Lilu and the five-meter Demon Dragonborn Cloudhunter, but it was far deadlier and more prating! Bang! Bang! Bang! Each terrifying punch inflicted intense agony across Havering¡¯s body. Transcend life and death, and embody my Dao! Xu Jingming had long been stuck at the seventh level of the Eight Directions Map¡ªthe My Dao realm. The Dao was a path he needed to forge with his life¡ªone step at a time. Thus, at this juncture between life and death, he chose the Lightning Mental Tempering. Lightning Mental Tempering was the mental forging of his Dao! ¡°Die! Die, die!!!¡± Each punch carried an increasingly deranged will and determination as he strove to summon every iota of power in his body. Why is he growing stronger despite losing an arm? Havering writhed in pain all over. He couldn¡¯t stabilize himself after each blow, his countless bones and tendons shattered. Ka! When the sturdiest skull shattered with a crack, Havering jolted in shock. In that moment, he recalled the one-armed Giant Ape King who died in the first tournament. ¡°I admit defeat!!!¡± Havering immediately shouted sharply. The entire venue fell silent. Xu Jingming also stopped punching. Haveringposed himself. He could ignore his other injuries, but he wouldn¡¯t take any more risks with his sturdiest skull cracking. If his head shatteredpletely and his brain sttered, he would die. There would be no future. Despite losing an arm, he managed to crack my skull. Havering looked at Xu Jingming with aplicated expression. ¡°The tournament is over, the tournament is over!¡± Panqiu excitedly entered the arena, his voice resonating everywhere. ¡°Ant Havering has surrendered. Human Jing Ming has won the final victory. He is the champion of this tournament!¡± ¡°Champion!¡± ¡°Wow.¡± ¡°Lord Jing Ming.¡± ¡°Jing Ming.¡± Countless cheers sounded like the world copsing. Hearing the cheers, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but smile. He swept his gaze across the entire arena and saw Shadow, Yu Yangwei, and the portly Fengke. He also saw countless audience members cheering for him. I won. Xu Jingming felt extremely rxed. ¡°Congrattions.¡± A voice sounded from the side. Xu Jingming turned his head and lowered his head slightly before seeing Havering. ¡°I never expected to lose despite relying on my species¡¯ advantage,¡± Havering looked up at the tall Xu Jingming coldly. ¡°Can you tell me why you became stronger after losing your arm?¡± ¡°I never cared about losing the arm. Even if both arms were broken, I¡¯d have bitten you to death with my teeth,¡± Xu Jingming said. At the craziest moment, there was only one thought¡ªwin! Havering was stunned for a beat before he grinned. ¡°Got it. You¡¯ve got no more wiggle room; you can only fight with your neck on the line. You¡¯ve got me beat onbat grit and guts.¡± ¡°Because you¡¯ve still got an out,¡± Xu Jingming said. Havering spun on his heel. ¡°Anyhow, congrattions on making it out of here.¡± Whoosh. Havering transformed into a beam of light and vanished. Xu Jingming bounded up and soared off toward his waiting room. He too looked forward to leaving the Myriad Species World behind. Chapter 738 - 738 Choosing a Reward (Final Chapter of Volume) 738 Choosing a Reward (Final Chapter of Volume) When he returned to the contestant¡¯s room, Xu Jingming tapped open his watch projection and forwarded the body-tempering technique he had devised to the Jing family head. It would be challenging for the Myriad Species natives to gain much from cultivating this legacy. The same went for Thunderhorn Mountain¡¯s legacy! High-dimensional beings had advanced mental realms, so they could learn profoundly. Natives would be lucky to reach one-tenth of their strength. Therefore, over the years, Xu Jingming had also devised some body-tempering techniques for the Jing family with lower thresholds, more suitable for them. I¡¯m number one of all the species. I wonder when I¡¯ll be allowed to leave. Xu Jingming could only wait patiently. Suddenly¡ª Xu Jingming felt the scene before him turn ethereal. His mind and consciousness swiftly left this world, and the contestants and spectators around the arena became two-dimensional¡ªa painting. Xu Jingming could still see Ant Havering in the painting. He saw Shadow, Yu Yangwei, and the portly Fengke, gazing enviously at the contestant¡¯s private room. Many high-dimensional beings were envious. Still trapped in the Myriad Species World, they might never leave. As for the new number one of the Myriad Species, he could depart and reap rewards. What an immense painting! Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and consciousness were quickly extracted from the painting. He sensed more of this endless, vast painting! His mind and consciousness had finallypletely escaped the painting. I see not the true face of a mountain because I am in the mountain. Xu Jingming recalled a poem from his youth. I¡¯ve been in a painting for over 5,000 years yet never realized it¡¯s a painting. In such a vast, realistic world, countless living beings inhabited a painting. Whoosh! Xu Jingming naturally mobilized the Heart Realm Force to condense a new body. He immediately saw an enormous figure before the painting. The painting was huge, and this colossal figure was no less. Emitting endless light, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t discern His appearance. The Feather Fire Lord projection from the Eight Directions Map and the Master of the Abyssal Void projection from when he was corrupted gave Xu Jingming a simr feeling to the mighty being before him. He also understood this person was likely a third-realm existence like Feather Fire Lord and Master of the Abyssal Void. ¡°Great third-realm being.¡± Xu Jingming bowed. Huh? Surprise was a luxury He could scarcely afford. He observed the paths of these diminutive lives¡ªevery creature that had ascended to be champion. In that moment, as He peered into the branches of Xu Jingming¡¯s future, He couldn¡¯t help but feel astonished. Never did I expect to snare such a remarkable being with a cursory swipe, He thought. Though beings of the third realm transcend the timeline and cannot be pinned within it, this Xu Jingming¡­ I can obliterate all timelines within his space-time continuum, yet I cannot erase the possibility of parallel space-times. I believed Thunderhorn Mountain to be the most gifted creature I had ensnared. I never imagined¡­ Xu Jingming to be infinitely more terrifying, He pondered. At His level of existence, innumerable timelinesy bare before Him like paintings¡ªnothing was concealed from His sight. He could even glean into the possibilities of parallel space-times. In 100,000 years, Xu Jingming can attain the half-step to the third realm. Even the third realm would not be beyond his reach. He found it inconceivable. How can any being possess such boundless potential? I endured infinite tribtions and fortune to finally ascend to the third realm. Yet what of him? Though I cannot espy the third realm within the incalcble timelines, I can deduce that he will unquestionably attain the third realm in the imminent future. I cannot even impede his progress. He was perplexed. This potential was unlike any He had witnessed in the higher dimensional lifeforms He had spied upon over the eons. ¡­ Xu Jingming gave a respectful bow. His voice sounded. ¡°Xu Jingming, you should figure by now that the body tempering technique you devised will be made public in the Myriad Species World after you depart.¡± ¡°It is my honor to aid a magnificent third-realm being.¡± Xu Jingming was deferential. He dared not provoke the formidable existence; else, it would be a grave injustice if he ended up swatted to death. Had it been any other champion of all the species, the great being wouldn¡¯t bother saying a word. However, He had taken an interest in Thunderhorn Mountain back then and the present Xu Jingming. ¡°Xu Jingming, you may call me Lord Louye,¡± He stated. ¡°I summoned you to the Myriad Species World chiefly to refine the body tempering techniques of the Myriad Species World. Of course, this is also an opportunity for you.¡± ¡°High-dimensional lifeforms like yourself usually have short lifespans. It is already not bad for you to live to an Abyssal Era. Typically, you lead an ordinary life. And if you can gain my boon, your lives will be much more exciting,¡± He said leisurely. ¡°You even have a chance of ascending to a higher level.¡± Xu Jingming said respectfully, ¡°Thank you, Lord Louye. It¡¯s just that bing number one of all species is really not easy. I was fortunate to seed this time.¡± ¡°Bing first is not easy,¡± He said with a smile. ¡°When I set the rules, I thought of giving all of you enough pressure to work hard. Only then will the body tempering technique you created be outstanding enough. Only then will you be worthy to receive my reward.¡± Xu Jingming fell silent. You wanted us to risk our lives by establishing those rules? ¡°A 50% elimination rate needs to be ensured even for half-step third-level powerhouses,¡± He said. ¡°If it¡¯s too easy, won¡¯t it make it seem like my boon came too effortlessly?¡± You¡¯re a third-realm being, so whatever you say is right. Xu Jingming naturally didn¡¯t dare retort. Xu Jingming was slightly stunned. ¡°I have third-realm weapons, third-realm legacies, and even some rare treasures across the endless dominions that can increase one¡¯s strength in a short period,¡± He looked at Xu Jingming. ¡°The Abyss¡¯s boon can give you strengthparable to a half-step third-realm powerhouse. My boon can also do the same. However, although there are many treasures, you can only choose one.¡± Xu Jingming thought quickly. To the outside world, the value of a third-realm weapon was higher than a third-realm legacy! Typically, a weapon wasparable to the learning opportunities of several third-realm legacies. This was because third-realm legacies could be learned by many powerhouses, and third-realm weapons could only have one owner. He looked at Xu Jingming with interest and waited patiently. ¡°Lord Louye.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare take too long and promptly made a decision. ¡°I want a rare treasure that will allow me to go the furthest on the evolutionary path.¡± ¡°The furthest on the evolutionary path?¡± Lord Louye thought and observed Xu Jingming before finally deciding. ¡°I have something perfectly suited for you,¡± He said with a wave of His hand. A sheet of silver parchment materialized before Him, half His size. In a sh, the sheet shrunk and hurtled at Xu Jingming. Whoosh. The sheet flew toward Xu Jingming, pressing down with the force of endless space and time. Xu Jingming¡¯s face paled as his heart quaked in primal fear. Wh-What is this? How can a mere sheet of paper feel infinitely more terrifying than the universe itself? Xu Jingming stared at the sheet, now several timesrger than himself. A spear technique was etched on the silver surface. It¡¯s just paper, an unknown material. Why does its presence fill me with more dread than Lord Louye¡¯s true form? Though Xu Jingming longed to examine it, instinct screamed at him to flee. ¡°Have you heard of the ultimate end of evolution?¡± He gazed at Xu Jingming. ¡°I¡¯ve heard whispers of such a thing,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Rumors speak of beings in the third realm transcending to a higher ne of existence.¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± He nodded. ¡°To ascend to a higher lifeform, third-realms must sacrifice everything¡ªdie before being reborn. It is said to be the ultimate evolutionary endpoint. In fact, some have seeded.¡± Seeded? Xu Jingming listened attentively. ¡°For instance, the creators of the Primordial Star, the Abyss, the Heart Realm, and the Mother Stream.¡± A chilling smile crept across His face. ¡°The farthest reaches of space and time, all paths of cultivation, every lifeform¡ªmore than one has attained this transcendence.¡± Xu Jingming held his breath. ¡°This parchment is a relic I uncovered in my search for such an Ultimate being,¡± He said. ¡°It contains a spear technique left behind by one who has ascended. You are skilled with the spear, so I believe¡­ it will suit you well. Consider it a reward for your victory.¡± ¡°Thank you, Senior. Th-this is too great an honor.¡± Though Xu Jingming did not fully grasp its worth, he knew half-step third realm warriors in nearby dominions wielded half-step third realm weapons and some possessed third realm legacies. Yet, never had he heard of a treasure from an Ultimate existence. ¡°It is but a scrap of paper, useless to me. I have studied it long yet gleaned nothing.¡± He waved a hand. ¡°Take it.¡± The silver parchment fused into Xu Jingming¡¯s body in a sh of light. ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to meeting you again, Xu Jingming.¡± With a smile and a wave of His hand, spacetime warped around them. Xu Jingming hurtled into the distance, flung far from that ce. Whoosh! As spacetime stabilized around Xu Jingming, a blue swam into view. Earth? Xu Jingming naturally recognized his home. I¡¯m back? In that moment, Xu Jingming felt the sweet relief of surviving a cmity. He had endured a dreamlike odyssey in the Myriad Species World and lived to tell the tale. Final Chapter of Volume¡ªHigh Dimensional Travels Chapter 739 - 739 Preliminary Study 739 Preliminary Study The cosmos beyond the spaceship was a kaleidoscope of colors, a dreamlike vista. Li Miaomiao and her daughter, Xu Lixing, sat sipping beverages, chatting. ¡°Cheer up, Lixing. I left your father to be with you. Don¡¯t mope all day,¡± Li Miaomiao said, smiling. Xu Jingming¡¯s clone had spent too much time with her, causing Li Miaomiao to need some time away. Sometimes she deliberately abandoned her husband to spend time with her daughter! ¡°How can I be cheerful?¡± Xu Lixing clutched her cup. ¡°Fangjin and Biyun have had a terrible falling out. My grandchildren are like enemies.¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°On ancient Earth, it wasmon for brothers to feud over the throne. Our Xu family has too many resources, so our nsmen will naturally fight over them.¡± ¡°But Fangjin and Biyun are biological siblings.¡± Xu Lixing looked haggard. ¡°The younger generation can quarrel or feud, but siblings should stay out of it. It hurts me most when they turn against each other.¡± ¡°How could they not get involved?¡± Li Miaomiao smiled. ¡°The Xu family has two main branches. One descends from Fangjin, the other from Biyun. As leaders of the branches, how could they remain aloof?¡± Li Miaomiaoforted her daughter. ¡°Lixing, your children and grandchildren have their own destinies. Do not fret over them. After all, they are Origin lifeforms who have lived 10,000 years. Your children are not foolish. Since they have feuded, it was their choice.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right, Mother. You¡¯re right.¡± Xu Lixing nodded, sighing. ¡°But I spent so much effort raising Fangjin and Biyun. From their birth, I focused on grooming them. To see theme to this¡­¡± ¡°People change.¡± Li Miaomiao said, ¡°Fangjin and Biyun have also changed in 10,000 years. You cannot keep treating them like children.¡± ¡°Sometimes I think if our Xu familycked so many resources and wealth, we might be spared much trouble. Fangjin and Biyun might still be close,¡± Xu Lixing remarked softly. ¡°Without resources, neither would live to see this day!¡± A voice rang out. Xu Jingming appeared, saying, ¡°Without resources, your husband Meng Tian could never have be a cosmic legend.¡± Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing whirled, hastily rising to their feet. ¡°Dad.¡± Xu Lixing felt a twinge of shame. ¡°You relied on external forces to be Origin lifeforms.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at his daughter. ¡°Now youin of too many resources? Many families and lives are risked for mere scraps, yet here you grouse over riches?¡± ¡°No, I just worry for my children,¡± Xu Lixing said quickly. ¡°Evolution is the growth of life and the growth of mind.¡± Xu Jingming looked at his daughter. ¡°Your children also suffer and must choose under pressure from their offspring. These trials will grow their minds. Be joyful for them!¡± ¡°Joyful?¡± Xu Lixing was stunned. ¡°They relied on external forces to be Origin lifeforms.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°Yet, theyck the mental faculty true Origin lifeforms possess.¡± Bing Origin lifeforms required immense willpower. His grandson Xu Fangjin and granddaughter Xu Biyun clearlycked mental fortitude. ¡°Fear no setbacks.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at his daughter. ¡°What if they feud after facing trials? Even if they die, I can revive them.¡± Xu Lixing was stunned. ¡°Since they can¡¯t perish, worry not. Let them weather more storms.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°A trifle troubles you. If I must say, your mind needs honing as well.¡± ¡°Dad, it¡¯s small to you, but the n divides into factions warring fiercely, assassinating mid-level members.¡± Xu Lixing said. ¡°Even core members quarrel openly.¡± ¡°Arrest, punish, and executewbreakers,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Let¡¯s see who dares make trouble then.¡± Xu Lixing blinked. ¡°The core members are a few generations down, direct descendants. I¡­¡± Li Miaomiao shook her head. ¡°Your father is clear. I¡¯ll lead the n for the next 1,000 years. Just watch, Lixing. You coddle those grandchildren, making them overly bold.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°I won¡¯t interfere. Mom, you¡¯re in charge.¡± How could Xu Lixing be ruthless to the grandchildren she had raised? ¡°Prepare food and drink.¡± Xu Jingming sat. ¡°I crave a feast.¡± Family affairs were trivial to Xu Jingming. His wife, daughter, and n knew not their pir¡ªXu Jingming, a high-dimensional Eternal lifeform¡ªhad faced cmity for the past 5,000 years, barely surviving to this day. ¡°Jingming, you have quite the appetite.¡± Li Miaomiao smiled, watching her husband eat and drink heartily. ¡°I¡¯m pleased, so my appetite thrives.¡± Xu Jingming smiled, ncing at his daughter as he ate. ¡°Lixing, you need to deal with Fangjin and Biyun¡¯s other halves.¡± Xu Lixing looked puzzled. ¡°Fangjin¡¯s wife Dodo¡¯an Nonaeclipse and Biyun¡¯s husband Scarletjade Swordcrow¡ªtheir other halves share me for the rift,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°They became Level 10 Origin lifeforms through their own efforts. With extraordinary minds and wit, had they wished the siblings close, it would be so.¡± Xu Lixing fell silent. ¡°True, they are geniuses.¡± ¡°Meng Tian¡¯s personalitypares well. He covets nothing, caring only for you.¡± Xu Jingming sighed. As a Heart Realm high-dimensional Eternal lifeform, could his children¡¯s affairs escape him? Of his daughter¡¯s and grandchildren¡¯s marriages, Xu Jingming approved most of his daughter and Meng Tian¡¯s. Meng Tian was devoted to Xu Lixing. Esteeming him for this, Xu Jingming asionally gave resources. Recently, Meng Tian had be another human cosmic legend. ****** In the Heart Realm¡¯s beast hide space floated a silver sheetrger than a ster system. Xu Jingming stood atop the page, gazing down and studying it closely. A piece of paper drawn by an Ultimate being? Examining the spearmanship, Xu Jingming was captivated. Simple yet profoundlyplex, it seemed to pierce the dominion, time, space, karma¡ªall obstacles. Nothing can withstand this strike. A dominion is frail before it. Even a third-realm existence would be pulverized. The Primordial Star or Abyss would be left with a gaping hole. Xu Jingming murmured. Learning 10-20% might make me reach the third realm. The more he saw, the more enthralled he became. All legacies paled beside this spearmanship. The Heart Divine Weapon, Red Lotus Fire, Monhado, and others seemed crude byparison. The Eight Directions Map was rudimentary. Lord Louye gave me such a treasure. Xu Jingming sighed, moved by Lord Louye¡¯s forthright generosity. Though Louye had studied countless years, memorizing each stroke, its worth remained vast. I can¡¯t memorize this. Gazing intently, Xu Jingming swiftly forgot each portion read. The information contained in the brush strokes surpassed his mind¡¯s capacity, slipping away once seen. Xu Jingming carved the sheet into 10,000 squares, studying each to record insights lest they be forgotten. Researching and noting. Days passed. Xu Jingming gained much. The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond knew not Xu Jingming¡¯s Myriad Species World odyssey. Life was calm. Slightly more than 5,000 years had passed since theiring to South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. Keeping a low profile, the dean and others avoided disputes, befriending all and integrating gradually. Myriad Star Ind¡¯s strength was recognized. The dean, Tower Master, and others easily made friends. So this is the Heart Divine Weapon¡¯s 11th realm. Xu Jingming was enlightened. Studying the silver page for three years, he recorded manifold insights. Gaining much, reading the Heart Divine Weapon legacy brought another revtion. Without me realizing it, the Heart Divine Weapon has surpassed Red Lotus Fire to be the legacy I¡¯ve cultivated the most. Xu Jingming smiled. At the 11th realm, the Heart Divine Weapon was peak Eternal. Xu Jingming extended a hand. A faint spear appeared, nurtured from the precious Sin Bead. With this, I can y a foe¡¯s mind. Holding the spear, Xu Jingming was satisfied. The Heart Divine Weapon lineage was famed forbat, their attacks formidable. Granddreamer from the psychic weapon lineage was once invincible under the half-step third realm. My strength should match Granddreamer¡¯s now, but with a weapon, the difference will be vast. Reaching Heart Divine Weapon¡¯s 11th realm and wielding a psychic weapon, Xu Jingming dared say he was invincible under half-step third realm. Without a psychic weapon, a clone¡¯s strength was mediocre. Though I have many clones, I only have one psychic weapon. Xu Jingming frowned. I must buy materials swiftly to refine more psychic weapons. Without a third-realm weapon, he had to rely on numbers to win. With more psychic weapons, his numerous psychic clones would be sufficiently formidable! Chapter 740 - 740 Transaction 740 Transaction A figure materialized amidst the pandemonium of the Heart Realm. I¡¯m here. Xu Jingming¡¯s smile broadened as he gazed upon the colossalndmass floating before him. Spanning a size equivalent to five universes, at its heart stood a massive, squat, dark-green tree. Its canopy enveloped over half thend. Ancient Tree World. Xu Jingming scanned the area. The busiest trading hub in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. The South Pavilion 3609 Dominion was humanity¡¯s new dominion. It boasted three half-step third-realm powerhouses, who reigned as the undisputed overlords of this territory. Ancient Tree World, North River Boat, and Thearch Dragon Ind¡ªthese three factions dominated the dominion, serving as its primary trading centers. Of the three half-step third-realm powerhouses in the dominion, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord holds the most impressive pedigree. Rumored to be a personal disciple of a third-realm being, his fame has spread across thousands of neighboring dominions. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be awed. Senior Valley Goldstone, the invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse, was only an unofficial disciple of Feather Fire Lord. The chasm between unofficial disciples, official disciples, and personal disciples was immense. Being a personal disciple meant that a third-realm existence held that individual in high regard, investing significant effort into their development. This demonstrated the imposing nature of Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s identity. No one wishes to be enemies with a personal disciple of a third-realm existence, Xu Jingming thought. But it¡¯s precisely because of his background that Thearch Dragon Ind Lord behaves so tyrannically. His trading rules are also the most severe. In contrast, Ancient Tree World champions the rights and interests of weaker high-dimensional lifeforms, emerging as the fairest and most prosperous hub. Crucially, Ancient Tree World Lord¡¯s strength far surpasses that of Thearch Dragon Ind Lord! In terms of pedigree, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord reigned supreme. In terms of might, Ancient Tree World Lord was indisputably the strongest¡ªa fact even acknowledged by many in neighboring dominions. The North River Boat powerhouse appeared the most ordinary byparison. Phew. Xu Jingming stepped out of the Heart Realm and soared toward the Ancient Tree World. Upon the vastnd of Ancient Tree Worldy a city where over 100,000 high-dimensional lifeforms resided permanently. Naturally, most were shop employees. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, it¡¯s been a while since yourst visit.¡± ¡°Brother Wu Ming, I just got a shipment of new goods from the Abyss. Care to take a look?¡± As Xu Jingming entered, several high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms eagerly approached to greet him. Numerous Heart Realm lineage high-dimensional lifeforms served as merchants in high-dimensional space! After all, they could effortlessly traverse multiple dominions and transport merchandise. Moreover, they possessed numerous clones capable of handling transportation, negotiations,bat, and various other matters. Xu Jingming¡¯s clones were dispersed across 2,000 to 3,000 neighboring dominions, exploring the trade hubs in each dominion. Xu Jingming also engaged in arbitrage when opportunities arose. Additionally, he moonlighted as a procurement agent for Myriad Star Ind. Since the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and others possessed only one true body, Xu Jingming was responsible for procuring supplies for humanity and Myriad Star Ind. Greeting his friends along the way, Xu Jingming swiftly arrived at his destination. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, you¡¯ve arrived.¡± An enormous winged mutated beast eagerly weed him. ¡°Brother cke.¡± Xu Jingming approached. ¡°Are the goods I requested ready?¡± cke¡ªa peak Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage¡ªwas a rather renowned merchant in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion! Many of Xu Jingming¡¯s transactions were conducted with cke. ¡°Rest assured.¡± cke ushered Xu Jingming into a secluded space within the shop, where they both took a seat. ¡°The Sin Beads you requested.¡± cke handed Xu Jingming a cloth bag. As Xu Jingming epted it, he saw a small storage treasure filled with colorful Sin Beads. Sin Beads were a material produced by the Heart Realm. If Xu Jingming spent more time in the Heart Realm, he might discover additional Sin Beads or even rarer Heart Realm materials. ¡°9,000 Sin Beads in total,¡± cke announced. ¡°That¡¯ll be 180,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood.¡± Xu Jingming reciprocated by handing over a storage bag. cke inspected it and grinned. ¡°The weapons and materials you provided are barely worth 180,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood.¡± ¡°The goods I offered are worth 180,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood, not a drop more or less,¡± Xu Jingming retorted with a sidelong nce. ¡°The market is tough these days. I¡¯m swamped with inventory, and it¡¯s tough to offload,¡± cke admitted, smiling. ¡°Why not do me a favor and purchase a few more items? I just acquired an illusory realm treasure crafted by a half-step third realm. Brother Wu Ming, you excel in the illusory realm, don¡¯t you? Your power will undoubtedly soar after acquiring this illusory realm treasure. I can offer you a great deal on this treasure.¡± ¡°How much?¡± inquired Xu Jingming. ¡°Only one drop of Abyssal Mother Blood.¡± cke beamed. ¡°A bargain, right?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t afford it.¡± Xu Jingming rose to leave. Having been confined in the Myriad Species World for years, his numerous clones in the outside world maintained a low profile and avoided disputes. His main source of ie involved buying items at low prices and selling them at higher prices across multiple dominions and assisting other high-dimensional lifeforms with purchases. He also dispatched countless ck Lotus incarnations to search for ruins. After more than 5,000 years, he had only amassed just under 200,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood. He had virtually exhausted his fortune purchasing the Sin Beads, leaving him especially destitute! How could Xu Jingming possibly afford a single drop of Abyssal Mother Blood? It likely costs just one drop of Abyssal Mother Blood because it is a practice piece crafted by a half-step third-realm powerhouse, Xu Jingming surmised. If a half-step third-realm powerhouse had invested significant effort in refining the weapon, the price would have been several times greater. However, Xu Jingming was concentrating on the silver parchment and had no desire to divert his attention to the illusory realm for the time being. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, don¡¯t rush off just yet.¡± cke stood up. ¡°I have a friend who would like to meet you.¡± ¡°Meet me? What for?¡± Xu Jingming inquired, puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s a good thing,¡± cke assured him with a smile. Momentster, an eight-headed lifeform entered, each of its heads smiling warmly at Xu Jingming. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, I¡¯ve long heard that a Heart Realm powerhouse has emerged in our dominion. It¡¯s a pleasure to finally meet you.¡± Xu Jingming recognized the neer and nodded in acknowledgment. ¡°Brother Eight ms, what can I do for you?¡± There were only so many high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms in the dominion. Besides a few particrly elusive ones, Xu Jingming had information on nearly every high-dimensional Eternal lifeform. ¡°Two friends and I are nning to explore a treacherous region,¡± the eight-headed lifeform revealed with a grin. ¡°We urgently require a Heart Realm powerhouse to join us. We don¡¯t need much from you; just help us scout ahead and gather intel. We¡¯ll handle any truly dangerous situations.¡± ¡°Oh? A pathfinder?¡± Xu Jingming nodded thoughtfully. He was genuinely intrigued. He had declined such invitations when trapped in the Myriad Species World, not wanting any distractions. Now that he had escaped the Myriad Species World, he was open to exploring hazardous territories. Heart Realm powerhouses excelled at reconnaissance. Moreover, if a clone were to perish, a recement could be swiftly dispatched. ¡°Which region?¡± Xu Jingming asked, his curiosity piqued. Naturally, he was reluctant to venture somewhere excessively perilous. ¡°I can¡¯t divulge specifics just yet, but I can assure you it¡¯s a treacherous area within our dominion,¡± the eight-headed lifeform replied. ¡°The danger is inherently limited. We¡¯re offering 50,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood. All you need to do is send a clone to apany us and scout ahead.¡± ¡°50,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. That was too little! Far below the going rate! ¡°If you think that¡¯s insufficient, fine. You can have 10% of the treasures we uncover during our expedition!¡± the eight-headed lifeform countered. He would receive 10%, yet serve as the vanguard? Pathfinding might sound simple, but pathfinders were the first to face danger! ¡°With a total of four Eternal lifeforms and me taking 10%, why am I the one scouting ahead?¡± Xu Jingming regarded the other party with a faint smile. ¡°We won¡¯t need your help if we run into real trouble,¡± the eight-headed lifeform rified. ¡°If it¡¯s such a great offer, why not enlist Brother cke¡¯s help?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. The price just seemed too low. ¡°Brother cke has long attained the peak of the Eternal realm. Wu Ming, you¡¯ve only just entered the Eternal realm, making you rtively weaker. If we face serious trouble, we¡¯ll handle it ourselves. A 10% share isn¡¯t insignificant,¡± the eight-headed lifeform argued. Xu Jingming shot him a nce, stood up, and walked out. The eight-headed lifeform didn¡¯t try to persuade him further, simply watching Xu Jingming leave. ¡°Eight ms, your offer is too low,¡± cke said, shaking his head. ¡°I¡¯ve already put you in touch with seven Eternals from the Heart Realm lineage, but none of them agreed. And the price you¡¯re offering Wu Ming is the lowest of all!¡± ¡°He¡¯s merely a newly-advanced Eternal. He deems 50,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood insufficient, and even a 10% share is too small,¡± Eight ms grumbled. ¡°Isn¡¯t it just sending a clone?¡± ¡°Even for clones, scouting can be dangerous,¡± cke pointed out. ¡°Some perils involve karma and corruption, which can also affect all the clones. As a result, historically, Heart Realm lineage powerhouses who take on scouting roles receive a higher cut than other members.¡± Eight ms shook his head. ¡°I¡¯ll discuss it with mypanions. If we agree to raise the price, I still need to hire a powerful Eternal from the Heart Realm lineage. In my opinion, this newly-advanced Eternal Wu Ming is worth no more than the current offer.¡± ¡­ Xu Jingming was unfazed. Over the years, he had engaged in buy-low, sell-high transactions across numerous dominions. Failed negotiations were amon urrence. To think I¡¯d be underestimated. In the Heart Realm¡¯s beast hide space, Xu Jingming continued examining the enormous silver sheet. That¡¯s right. From the outside world¡¯s perspective, I only reached the Eternal realm a few millennia ago. But they have no idea that it took me merely about 10,000 years to cultivate from a low-dimensional lifeform to the Eternal realm. Xu Jingming remained confident. His survival in the Myriad Species World was proof of his talent. Having sessfully escaped the Myriad Species World, he had been rewarded with such a valuable prize. Xu Jingming¡¯s numerous clones meticulously studied the silver sheet while refining psychic weapons using the Sin Beads as material. With his initial refining experience, 1,000 Sin Beads were sufficient for Xu Jingming to craft a psychic weapon spear. The materials he acquired this time were enough to forge nine psychic weapons. Disregarding thebor costs of refining and nurturing, the materials alone amounted to an average of 20,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood per psychic weapon. It was worth noting that ordinary Eternal weapons¡ªeven finished products¡ªonly cost about 10,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood, with even lower-priced options avable! This demonstrated the high value of psychic weapons. It¡¯s just an ordinary Eternal psychic weapon; it¡¯s far inferior to a third-realm weapon. I can only rely on quantity. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help it; he was too poor. He had depleted all his savings to purchase this small amount of material. Time slipped away, and before he knew it, over a thousand years had passed. Chapter 741 - 741 Psychic Spear Technique, Golden Halberd 741 Psychic Spear Technique, Golden Halberd The shimmering silver parchment, emanating an ominous aura, floated in the void. Despite years of observation, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t shake the unsettling feeling it gave him. As always, he carefully scrutinized the enigmatic silver parchment. Over a millennium of study, he hade to understand the spearmanship inscribed upon the paper. Over the past thousand years, I¡¯ve gleaned some insights, but the more Iprehend, the more insignificant I feel. Xu Jingming sighed. I¡¯ve also figured out how to reach the half-step third realm. After departing the Myriad Species World, Xu Jingming swiftly mastered the 11th realm of the Heart Divine Weapon. He seemed a mere step away from the half-step third realm¡¯s 12th realm. But he knew, having examined the paper for over a thousand years, that if he dedicated himself to understanding the Heart Divine Weapon, he likely wouldn¡¯t reach the half-step third realm for ten million years. That¡¯s because the Heart Divine Weapon employs staff techniques, while I favor spearmanship. Though they share simrities and can be studied concurrently in the early stages, their differences only widenter on. I need to forge my own path. Truth be told, no legacy is a perfect fit for future generations. Xu Jingming gazed at the silver parchment before him. Guided by the spear techniques on the silver parchment, my years of research, and borrowing from the Heart Divine Weapon, I¡¯ve finally crafted a psychic weapon technique tailored for me: ¡®Golden Halberd.¡¯ Only by following my own path and creating my technique can I stand a chance at reaching the half-step third realm. But a technique cannot materialize from nothing; it requires nourishment and knowledge. Xu Jingming shook his head. Ordinary high-dimensional beings are fortunate to obtain third-realm legacies, which serve as their sustenance. I may not possess a third-realm legacy, but I have a more valuable spearmanship. His eyes zed as he beheld the spearmanship on the silver parchment. This was the sustenance for his evolutionary journey! The Myriad Species World had been both his trial and his destiny, smoothing his path ahead. Of course¡­ Given a choice, Xu Jingming would never willingly undergo another ordeal like the Myriad Species World. I¡¯ve only developed two psychic spear techniques for the current Golden Halberd, but I believe its power surpasses the 11th realm of the Heart Divine Weapon, Xu Jingming mused. Yet, I sense that I¡¯m still a long way from the half-step third realm. In terms of strength and realm, he indisputably stood at the pinnacle of the Eternal realm. Considering the Ultimate foundation of his Golden Halberd, Xu Jingming even believed himself the strongest among the peak Eternals. But a chasmy between the half-step third realm and the peak of Eternal. Xu Jingming recognized his own inadequacy. He fell short in numerous aspects. Sigh, many stand at the peak of the Eternal realm, but few reach the half-step third realm. Xu Jingming shook his head. For instance, the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord all upy the peak of the Eternal realm. They¡¯ve advanced since acquiring the Eight Directions Map legacy, but remain far from the half-step third realm. The dean and the others are patient, deliberate in their cultivation. How long have I been at it? Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes lingered on the silver scrap of paper. Progress is key; inch by inch, and I¡¯ll near the cusp of the half-step third realm. Such constant improvement was the aspiration of many high-dimensional beings. Many of these beings reached an impasse in their cultivation, a bottleneck that left them stagnant for prolonged periods. Xu Jingming, however, had yet to face such a challenge, advancing rapidly in his progress. At times, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but wonder why his journey was so seamless. Maybe this is what it¡¯s like to be a genius, he mused. He was well aware that hisprehension came from attentive observation. Even before acquiring the silver parchment, he had nearly reached the peak of the Eternal realm. ¡­ Clouds swirled around Myriad Star Ind, shrouding it inyers of protection. ¡°Jingming.¡± The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord sat together, watching as Xu Jingming approached. ¡°Dean, it must be something significant to bring the three of you together,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. The dean and the others had only one true body each, and they usually cultivated in seclusion. They would only convene when something crucial was at hand. Following the species migration, the dean and the others primarily focused on their cultivation. ¡°It is important,¡± the dean confirmed with a smile. ¡°We¡¯ve been in the new dominion for over 6,000 years, remaining on Myriad Star Ind and rarely venturing out.¡± ¡°Extreme calm breeds the desire for action,¡± Tower Master added. ¡°We n on exploring the surrounding area.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord chimed in, ¡°Truth be told, we spent a fortune on the cmity¡¯s intel and the species migration. The three of us are now destitute, so we intend to delve into this dominion¡¯s perilous zones to gather resources.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. The dean and the others had indeed exhausted their funds, even resorting to selling a forbidden weapon. Their current financial state was evident. The spoils of war from vanquishing Asinus and the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon were limited, and over half had been spent on a few acquisitions throughout the years. The dean and the others felt impoverished,cking sufficient resources for cultivation. After all, they couldn¡¯t even afford a learning opportunity of a slightly more valuable legacy. ¡°This dominion harbors numerous dangerous locations. One such ce is the Primordial Gold Mountains, which primarily yield precious materials like Primordial Gold and a few other rare resources. The three of us can handle any threat and have decided to mine in the Primordial Gold Mountains,¡± the dean exined with a smile. ¡°We¡¯ll need the assistance of a Heart Realm lineage powerhouse to scout the way, so we¡¯ve invited you.¡± ¡°Are you in?¡± Eternal Tower Master inquired. ¡°You¡¯ve only recently reached the Eternal realm, so you should be consolidating your foundation. If you don¡¯t wish to go, you don¡¯t have to.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a few clones. Of course, I¡¯ll go,¡± Xu Jingming responded without hesitation. He yearned for adventure after escaping the Myriad Species World. Xu Jingming had previously declined invitations from other powerhouses due to their meager offers. But for the dean and the others? As high-dimensional human beings, there was no need to discuss distribution. They had always tacitly agreed on an allocation scheme. Individual spoils belonged to the individual. Spoils obtained through coboration were divided equally. ¡°When do we depart?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. Spacetime Ind Lord replied, ¡°We¡¯re ready whenever you are. How about you?¡± ¡°I have numerous clones, so naturally, I¡¯m prepared at any time as well.¡± Xu Jingmingughed. ¡°Very well, everyone, make the necessary preparations. We¡¯ll embark for the Primordial Gold Mountains in one hour,¡± the dean announced. ¡°Jingming, you¡¯ll be responsible for guarding Myriad Star Ind.¡± With his many clones, Xu Jingming could handle scouting, protecting Myriad Star Ind, and overseeing the human race¡­ The addition of a Heart Realm powerhouse was a tremendous asset to any faction. ****** Xu Jingming, along with the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord, teleported through the Heart Realm. In mere moments, they stood at the edge of the Primordial Gold Mountains. ¡°This is my first time here at the Primordial Gold Mountains,¡± Xu Jingming remarked, observing from a distance. At first sight, the ck sprawling mountain range seemed infinite. Even high-dimensional beings struggled to grasp the full scope of its size. Tossing a universe into it was akin to a droplet plunging into the ocean. ¡°The Primordial Gold Mountains is one of the ten most notorious danger zones in this dominion, famed for its vastness,¡± the deanmented, eyes still locked on the distant mountains. ¡°The greatest peril here is Spacetime Disorientation. The deeper one ventures, the more treacherous it bes. That¡¯s why we need a pathfinder.¡± ¡°Leave the reconnaissance to me,¡± Xu Jingming confidently volunteered. With the dean and the others in their true forms, he knew he had to step up. He had nurtured a total of ten psychic weapons, bringing nine of them along with over a hundred clones. ¡°Besides the terrain, there are other high-dimensional beings posing a threat,¡± the dean cautioned. ¡°Countless of them are perpetually scouring the Primordial Gold Mountains for mineral deposits.¡± Eternal Tower Master chimed in, ¡°Weaker Firstborn realm powerhouses typically linger at the outskirts, where it¡¯s safer to search for minerals. Even though the area has been explored countless times, finding any Primordial Gold would be a massive windfall for a Firstborn. We¡¯ll have to venture deeper, where the deposits are more plentiful.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord added, ¡°Powerful high-dimensional beings also dwell in the depths, having constructed cave dwellings and pces. We must be wary of them too.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. The path to evolution was paved with fiercepetition for resources. ¡°Let¡¯s move.¡± The quartet of high-dimensional human beings soared towards the Primordial Gold Mountains. With a whoosh, another Xu Jingming clone led the charge into the treacherous mountain range. ¡­ As the pathfinder, Xu Jingming approached the foreboding Primordial Gold Mountains. The mountain range was riddled with innumerable shadowy crevices, from which the wind shrieked. Xu Jingming scrutinized his surroundings¡ªafter all, this was one of the ten deadliest locales in the dominion, where innumerable high-dimensional beings had met their demise over the ages. Whoosh. Selecting a gaping fissure, Xu Jingming soared inside. The chasm was easily ten times his height, and the depths remained elusive. Boom. A ze burst forth from Xu Jingming¡¯s form, the protective ck Lotus me enveloping him. The fire radiated outward, sweeping through the void and probing for hidden perils. Since departing the Myriad Species World, Xu Jingming had resumed his work on the Red Lotus Fire legacy, albeit without much focus. Instead, his attention was primarily on the silver parchment. To his surprise, the Red Lotus Fire had advanced to the Eight-leaf ck Lotus Realm. The outer reaches have been picked clean, Xu Jingming mused, elerating through the mountains. As he sped along, the ck lotus mes swept through the area, while he meticulously surveyed the environment. Two days into the journey, Xu Jingming plunged into another crevice, delving deeper still. Abruptly, he halted, sensing a unique aura in a recess to his left. The ck Lotus Fire swiftly spread, engulfing the area. After a few moments, the ck mountain rock fractured, unveiling a dark gold substance within. A fragment of Primordial Gold. Xu Jingming reached out, and the Primordial Gold levitated into his grasp. How heavy, he thought, gauging its heft. Just this piece alone is worth around 400 drops of Abyssal True Blood. Why had the dean and hispanions chosen this destination? It was the potential to strike it rich upon discovering a substantial mineral deposit. A solitary chunk won¡¯t cut it. If we unearth a massive deposit, it could surpass thebined wealth the dean and the others have amassed over the years. Xu Jingming was well aware that finding such a deposit was no easy feat. After a thorough survey of the vicinity, Xu Jingming pressed onward. Trailing behind, another of his clones apanied the dean and the others. Chapter 742 - 742 Trap 742 Trap As Xu Jingming and his team scoured the Primordial Gold Mountains for mineral deposits, other high-dimensional lifeforms roamed the vast terrain. Whoosh! A mutated beast stealthily ventured into a crevice within the mountains. I¡¯ve already been fortunate to find a single piece of Primordial Gold in the outskirts of the range. If I want to hit the jackpot, I have to risk delving deeper! The creature¡¯s yellow eyes scanned its surroundings. I don¡¯t ask for much! As long as I unearth 100 Primordial Gold Beads, I¡¯ll immediately leave the Primordial Gold Mountains, the mutated beast thought to itself. 100 Primordial Gold Beads are enough to exchange for resources to ascend to the Eternal realm. Born a natural high-dimensional lifeform named Yisan, he and his two siblings, Yida and Yier, were raised by their protective mother. Their mother had gone to the trading center one day and never returned; she died. The three brothers were driven apart by a myriad of conflicts. I¡¯ve unwittingly reached the apex of the Firstborn realm, but how should I proceed with my cultivation? My mother¡¯s legacy has left me with more questions than answers. Yisan was deeply troubled. I can definitely advance by mining resources to trade for moreprehensive legacies, or even personal guidance from an Eternal. As Yisan walked, his fur transformed into multiple incarnations. His incarnations also scouted ahead. Incarnations were inherently weak, so Xu Jingming deployed his true bodies to investigate. Most high-dimensional beings, however, were left with no choice. Possessing only one true body and unable to afford hiring powerhouses from the Heart Realm lineage, they were forced to rely on incarnations to scout their paths. A sharp sound. One of the scouting incarnations perished. Yisan was unaware of the precise danger. After all, incarnations were frail. Time to take another route. Upon the death of his incarnation, Yisan promptly turned around and retraced his steps to the original junction, choosing a different crevice. Deep within this new crevice, Yisan was pleasantly surprised to detect a barely discernible aura. The essence of Primordial Gold. Yisan¡¯s heart leaped with joy. Although the aura was faint, it likely indicated the presence of a few Primordial Gold Beads. Yisan nced at the mountain wall before him and swiftly drew out his twin short spears, attacking the wall. Bam! Bam! Bam! The rocks of the Primordial Gold Mountains were extraordinarily hard, and they also made for excellent high-dimensional materials. If refined, they could even produce some Primordial Goldstone Liquid. However, such materials were abundant in the Primordial Gold Mountains and therefore held little value. Primordial Goldstone Liquidmanded high prices mainly because the refining process was incredibly arduous. Bam! Bam! Bam! As a high-dimensional being at the peak of the Firstborn realm, Yisan exerted all his strength to strike his twin spears for half an hour. Finally, he shattered a small piece of stone, revealing a Primordial Gold Bead. Another Primordial Gold Bead. That makes 19 in total. Yisan eagerly grasped the bead. The moment his hand made contact with the Primordial Gold Bead, darknesspletely enveloped Yisan and the surrounding area. Yisan¡¯s heart instantly turned ice-cold, realizing he was in grave peril. Mother, Eldest Brother, Second Brother. As death loomed, Yisan¡¯s thoughts turned to the family he had cherished most since birth. He had once quarreled with his two brothers, but as his life ebbed away, he felt only longing for them. Eldest Brother, Second Brother, you must live on. Within the inky ckness, Yisan was silenced in less than a second. A shadowy phantom descended from the Abyss, seizing the high-dimensional being. Ten minutester. A figure d in gray robes sauntered into view. He eyed the darkness that shrouded the area and nonchntly reached out his hand, causing arge portion of the darkness to surge into his grasp. The prey this time is merely a Firstborn realm high-dimensional being. Sacrificing him to the Abyss yields me a pitiful amount. The figure¡¯s eyes brimmed with disdain as he gazed at the artifacts Yisan had left behind after his demise. Huh? This Firstborn realm powerhouse was surprisingly wealthy. With these Primordial Gold Beads, he had amassed 20,000 Abyssal True Blood. Only then did the gray-robed figure feel somewhat satisfied. He looked around. I¡¯ll set up a trap elsewhere. ¡­ The expansive Primordial Gold Mountains were home to many high-dimensional lifeforms who had built cave dwellings and pces throughout the range. Within one such pce, the gray-robed figure returned and addressed a golden-armored figure from a distance. ¡°Natuo, you have it easy, just spacing out here while I do all the hard work setting up traps and collecting prey.¡± ¡°I¡¯m observing the Abyss from afar,¡± the golden-armored figure replied, the shadows of the Abyss visible in his eyes. ¡°Even deep within the Primordial Gold Mountains, its presence is inescapable. What was your haul, Shadow Transcendence?¡± ¡°Meager. A Firstborn realm prey doesn¡¯t yield much. Including the rewards from the sacrifice to the Abyss, it totaled just over 20,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood,¡± the gray-robed figure reported. ¡°We should sell some of the spoils of war we¡¯ve umted over the years at a trading hub.¡± They had plenty of items they didn¡¯t need, which could be traded for more valuable resources. ¡°How many spoils have we gathered?¡± the golden-armored figure inquired. ¡°Approximately 470,000 Abyssal True Blood,¡± the gray-robed figure answered. ¡°Let¡¯s reach 500,000 before heading to Ancient Tree World to trade them off,¡± the golden-armored figure decided. ¡°Very well, as you wish,¡± the gray-robed figure acquiesced, despite only receiving 30% of the spoils to Natuo¡¯s 70%. He retreated deeper into the cave dwelling. I¡¯m still too weak. One day, when I no longer needed Natuo¡¯s help, I can act alone and im all the benefits for myself. Now? Once traps ensnare powerful prey I can¡¯t handle on my own. I¡¯ll have to rely on Natuo, the gray-robed figure thought. ****** Engulfed in ck lotus mes, Xu Jingming soared through the void with an air of dominance. mes trailed in his wake, engulfing everything they touched. As a member of the Heart Realm lineage and merely a clone, his capacity for travel far surpassed that of Yisan. Huh? Xu Jingming halted as he sensed the tremors of spacetime. His surroundings had transformed. Where is this? He surveyed the area, enveloped by chaotic spacetime. Using the coordinates of his other clones, he determined his approximate location. This seems to be the spatialyer between the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion and the Eight Drums 1107 Dominion. I¡¯ll return. With a single thought, Xu Jingming returned to the Heart Realm and teleported back to the Primordial Gold Mountains. Guided by the coordinates provided by his other clones, he easily regrouped with them. Xu Jingming, the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord turned to depart. ¡°I encountered Spacetime Disorientation with my scouting clone,¡± Xu Jingming reported. ¡°It wasn¡¯t too dangerous, merely depositing me in a chaotic spatialyer outside our dominion.¡± ¡°Being sent to the chaotic spatialyer isn¡¯t considered dangerous?¡± the dean quipped with a smile. ¡°If Tower Master and I were exiled there, we¡¯d never make it back.¡± Xu Jingming and Ind Lord, however, had means of returning, particrly Xu Jingming. He could do so in mere seconds, so he didn¡¯t perceive it as a problem. ¡°The danger in the Primordial Gold Mountains is rtively manageable. It¡¯s mainly the Spacetime Disorientation,¡± Xu Jingming sighed. ¡°If we had ventured to more perilous ces, I might not have fared so well.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because of your abilities that we chose this location,¡± Tower Master chimed in. ¡°Of the ten most dangerous ces in the dominion, this one is the most suitable for ourbined efforts.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. ¡­ Every ten days to half a month, Xu Jingming encountered Spacetime Disorientation. He could be cast into other areas within the dominion, chaotic spatialyers, other dominions, the depths of the Abyss, or even uncharted, enigmatic realms due to Spacetime Disorientation. Where am I? Xu Jingming gazed at the enormous dark vortex before him, mildly astonished. I can¡¯t pinpoint my other clones¡¯ locations here. I can¡¯t even sense the Heart Realm. Deprived of his connection to the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming was unable to leave. Whoosh. Unable to resist the terrifying pull of the dark vortex, he had no choice but to self-destruct. Boom! His body disintegrated as he vanished into oblivion. Though the destruction of a clone was a minor concern, Xu Jingming dared not trifle with unknown dangers. They might have repercussions for all his clones. ¡­ In the blink of an eye, over five years had passed since Xu Jingming and his team set foot in the Primordial Gold Mountains. Only twice had he lost control and been forced to self-destruct his clone, a skill that allowed him to return from any perilous situation. During these five years, I¡¯ve only managed to collect a total of 20 Primordial Gold Beads. Engulfed in ck lotus mes, he sped through a crevice, deep in thought. Not once have I discovered a mineral deposit. I¡¯ve only ever found one or two Primordial Gold Beads at a time, three at most. Xu Jingming shook his head. A single Primordial Gold Bead was the smallest unit possible. He longed to find a chunk of Primordial Goldrger than his palm, for such a piece might be worth a thousand Primordial Gold Beads. ording to the dean and the others, their n was to explore for a thousand years. There was no need to rush, and Xu Jingming was patient. Whoosh. Xu Jingming came to an abrupt stop at a specific spot. Huh? He stared at a mountain wall, sensing the aura of Primordial Gold. The ck Lotus Fire red to life, burning the area. With a crackling sound, the stone on the mountain wall swiftly fractured, revealing a hidden Primordial Gold Bead. Another Primordial Gold Bead. Xu Jingming waved his hand, and the bead flew toward him. The moment the Primordial Gold Bead took flight¡ª Buzz! A dense, pitch-ck darkness instantly enveloped the surrounding area, naturally engulfing Xu Jingming as well. Taken aback, Xu Jingming used his power to sense a wealth of information. This isn¡¯t a naturally urring Spacetime Disorientation, but a trap deliberately set by high-dimensional lifeforms to target miners? Meanwhile, in his cave abode, the gray-robed figure known as Shadow Transcendence sensed from afar that one of his traps had been triggered. Trap #19 has been activated. An Eternal prey? Huh? Wu Ming from Myriad Star Ind, an Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage? Shadow Transcendence instantly recognized his quarry, and a headache set in. He knew most of the Eternals in the dominion and was well aware that Myriad Star Ind was not to be trifled with. After all, they had vanquished Asinus and the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon in their battle for supremacy. ¡°Natuo, my trap #19 has ensnared Myriad Star Ind¡¯s Wu Ming,¡± the gray-robed figure immediately informed hispanion. ¡°Those three monsters on Myriad Star Ind are not to be underestimated! Let Wu Ming go,¡± Natuo responded. Chapter 743 - 743 Xu Jingming’s Pursuit 743 Xu Jingming¡¯s Pursuit ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll release him.¡± The figure garbed in gray, Shadow Transcendence, agreed, but his face shifted instantly. ¡°Natuo, that Wu Ming used dark mes to obliterate the trap I prepared.¡± ¡°It burned up that fast?¡± Natuo was astonished. ¡°He¡¯s only a recently ascended Eternal, yet one of his pathfinding clones has such power?¡± Pathfinding clones typically didn¡¯t possess valuable treasures. It was already remarkable if they could unleash 30 to 40% of one¡¯s full potential, but to have a pathfinding clone demolish the trap? This didn¡¯t align with the intel on Wu Ming. ¡°He fell into my trap and destroyed it. The resulting karma will undoubtedly allow him to sense my presence,¡± the gray-robed Shadow Transcendence expressed with concern. ¡°Will he attack us alongside the three monsters from Myriad Star Ind?¡± Natuo shook his head and replied, ¡°Don¡¯t fret. The three monsters on Myriad Star Ind aren¡¯t of the Heart Realm lineage; they only possess a single true form! Wu Ming wouldn¡¯t dare teleport them here using the Heart Realm. Besides, this is our cave dwelling and stronghold. Wu Ming wouldn¡¯t let his allies take such a risk.¡± Buzz! As he finished speaking, a figure descended from the void above the distant pce¡ªit was Xu Jingming. True, Xu Jingming wouldn¡¯t dare teleport the dean and the others through the Heart Realm into an unknown enemy¡¯sir, but his pathfinding clone instantly teleported over using karma after the Eight-leaf ck Lotus Fire swept in every direction and entirely incinerated the trap. Heart Realm powerhouses could detect anything¡ªas simple as the other party mentioning their name, let alone the karma formed from traps and ambushes. ¡°So, it¡¯s you two ancient Abyssal fiends.¡± Xu Jingming nced at the gray-robed Shadow Transcendence and Natuo, recognizing them. ¡°Given your skills, you must have set up numerous traps in the Primordial Gold Mountains, right?¡± Those traps intercepted and killed all high-dimensional lifeforms that passed by. As long as they weren¡¯t strong enough, they would die! The duo had no qualms about identally harming others. Shadow Transcendence and Natuo¡¯s expressions remained unchanged. Their reputations were already tarnished. ¡°Wu Ming,¡± Natuo said, ¡°this cave dwelling was indeed established by Shadow Transcendence and myself. We¡¯ve set up even more powerful traps. If you attack, you¡¯ll only be sending your clone to its demise.¡± Shadow Transcendence chimed in, ¡°We never engaged you when your Myriad Star Ind migrated to this dominion, nor do we wish to be enemies with your Myriad Star Ind. Just walk away.¡± Xu Jingming paid them no heed, instead scanning the vast cave dwelling and sensing hidden perils lurking within. ¡°Wu Ming! We¡¯re doing this for the sake of the three Ind Lords. As a newly-ascended Eternal, you ought to know your limits.¡± Natuo scowled. ¡°Those who don¡¯t know their limits won¡¯tst long in high-dimensional space.¡± Naturally, Natuo thought little of Xu Jingming. Having practiced Abyss Sacrifice and cultivated for an extended period, he had long reached the pinnacle of the Eternal realm. The various treasures obtained from the Abyss Sacrifice granted him near-limitless power. Few things in this dominion frightened him¡ªthe three Ind Lords of Myriad Star Ind being one! As for Wu Ming? He had only achieved the Eternal realm a few millennia ago, so Natuo didn¡¯t take him seriously. ¡°Is that so? I¡¯m curious to see who won¡¯tst.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes were cold. Upon hearing that, Natuo¡¯s expression turned icy. He, Natuo, had long dominated the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion and was infamous! Granting respect to Myriad Star Ind didn¡¯t mean he had to extend the same courtesy to Wu Ming. ¡°You¡¯re truly begging for death.¡± Natuo sneered. ¡°Fine. Bring the three Ind Lords behind you as well. I¡¯m eager to see if Myriad Star Ind has the capability to breach my cave abode.¡± Shadow Transcendence remained unshaken as well. In the outside world, they were genuinely fearful of the three monsters on Myriad Star Ind. But within theirir? What was there to fear? This cave abode was constructed amidst the perils of the Primordial Gold Mountains. In addition to the numerous traps they had set up, several formidable threatsy hidden within the Primordial Gold Mountains. ¡°You two seem quite confident.¡± Xu Jingming eyed the cave abode. ¡°However, I alone am more than enough to exterminate both of you Abyssal demons.¡± Boom! No sooner had he finished speaking than a ck lotus flower erupted around Xu Jingming, with ck mes radiating in all directions. Chi! Chi! Chi! Gray energy rapidly surged around him, halting the ck lotus mes¡¯ advance. ¡°Is that all you¡¯ve got?¡± Natuo sneered. The ck Lotus me incinerated matter and seared the mind, but its threat diminished if it couldn¡¯t make contact. Furthermore, the Eight-leaf ck Lotus Realm¡¯s mes couldn¡¯t endanger the demon body Natuo had cultivated. Natuo¡¯s demon body had already reached the peak of the Eternal realm after consuming a drop of Abyssal Mother Blood and copious amounts of Abyssal True Blood from sacrifices. The Nine-leaf ck Lotus Realm mes could barely scratch him. Only the Red Lotus Fire could scorch such an ancient Abyssal demon. Even possessing the Red Lotus Fire, one would still need a corresponding third-realm weapon to challenge other half-step third-realm powerhouses. Without formidable treasures and weapons, the Red Lotus Fire alone ranked as the weakest among half-step third-realm powerhouses. This demonstrated the significance of treasures and weapons. For instance, the psychic weapon lineage was renowned for itsbat prowess among the Heart Realm¡¯s various lineages! ¡°Destroying a mere clone of yours will serve as a warning,¡± Natuo dered. Instantly, the gray energy intensified, and he transformed into three gray snakes. Each gray snake possessed the strength of a peak Eternal and encircled Xu Jingming. This was the home ground advantage. He could exploit array formations to unleash exceptional power. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t even nce at the three gray snakes, but at Natuo and Shadow Transcendence. Whoosh! Xu Jingming vanished from his spot. A Xu Jingming materialized beside both Natuo and Shadow Transcendence individually. The two ck-robed Xu Jingmings also erupted in surging ck lotus mes. ¡°The mind goes as far as the eye can see, allowing one to teleport at will using the Heart Realm,¡± Xu Jingming stated. Heart Realm teleportation could ur in the Heart Realm or the external world. The obstacles encountered when teleporting externally were formidable, naturally limiting the range. However, with Xu Jingming¡¯s current strength, he could traverse from one end of a dominion to the other whilst outside the Heart Realm by teleporting dozens of times. It was undoubtedly effortless for him to teleport to Natuo and Shadow Transcendence, who were right in front of him. ¡°Appearing beside me?¡± Natuo felt warm andfortable from the ck Lotus Fire¡¯s assault. It posed no threat to him. He swung his right hand! His right hand was crystalline, and the golden scales on his fingers seemed to contain an abyssal projection. Xu Jingming found himself unable to escape the moment he grabbed. ¡°Ah!¡± At close range, the gray-robed Shadow Transcendence couldn¡¯t evade the ck Lotus Fire in time. He was already engulfed by the mes and screamed in agony. The Eight-leaf ck Lotus Fire was potent, but Natuo could dismiss it because the Abyssal Mother Blood and Abyssal True Blood had cultivated his body to an unimaginable level. The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord¡ªwho were also at the peak of the Eternal realm¡ªwere inferior to Natuo in terms of physique. The ck Lotus Fire couldn¡¯t prate his body¡¯s defense, so it naturally couldn¡¯t harm him. However, Shadow Transcendence¡¯s body couldn¡¯t resist the ck Lotus Fire. As the ck Lotus Fire ravaged and burned Shadow Transcendence¡¯s body, it infiltrated his mind. Shadow Transcendence howled in pain, his face contorting. There¡¯s no hope. Natuo instantly determined that he couldn¡¯t prevent the ck Lotus Fire from devouring his ally¡¯s mind. Phew. Shadow Transcendence was on the brink of death, but Natuo couldn¡¯t care less. After all, he was nothing more than a convenient pawn! ¡°You do have some power.¡± Natuo¡¯s right hand enveloped Xu Jingming, and spacetime seemed to freeze. Xu Jingming struggled to dodge, and his form suddenly turned ethereal before vanishing; he had retreated into the Heart Realm. ¡°Hmph.¡± Natuo scoffed. Killing a Heart Realm powerhouse¡¯s clone was pointless. I took a hit this time. Shadow Transcendence died by his hand. I need to find another reliable ally, Natuo thought as he approached the agonized, wailing Shadow Transcendence. At least the treasures amassed by Shadow Transcendence are mine now. Just then¡ª A phantom figure materialized from thin air, brandishing an equally spectral spear. Huh? Natuo¡¯s expression shifted at the sight. A psychic weapon? The spear could exist in both reality and the mind or consciousness¡ªit was a psychic weapon. Whoosh. Xu Jingming gripped his spear and transformed into a radiant beam of light that ripped through Natuo¡¯s body. Natuo¡¯s body remained intact, but his eyes widened in disbelief as he stood motionless. The spear-wielding Xu Jingming gradually solidified. ¡°This is the first move of the spearmanship I created¡ªThunderbolt! You¡¯re the first to experience this technique,¡± Xu Jingming whispered. The Golden Halberd had only two moves. Both moves targeted the mind and consciousness. One strike! If the opponent¡¯s mind could endure it, they would survive! Otherwise, they would perish! One-shot, one-kill was no exaggeration! Xu Jingming gestured and collected Natuo¡¯s corpse and the spoils left behind by Shadow Transcendence. Then, he nced in a certain direction. As expected of an ancient Abyssal demon. He even hid a life mark in the Abyss? ¡­ In the space where the Abyss and South Pavilion 3609 dominion intersected, a vast goldenke sprawled. The instant Natuo perished, the goldenke churned and bubbled. The water converged, forming an immense golden figure with Natuo¡¯s face. What a terrifying psychic spear technique. It targeted my mind and consciousness. Natuo¡¯s eyes brimmed with dread. That strike seemed capable of obliterating everything. I couldn¡¯t block it at all, and my consciousness was instantly eradicated. Even my other five life imprints have been destroyed through telepathy. This was thest bastion that barely held. As Natuo reconstituted his body, he stared in horror in a particr direction. A ghostly, transparent figure wielding a transparent spear descended into the abyss and above the goldenke. Utilizing his senses and Heart Realm teleportation, Xu Jingming reached this location in mere seconds. ¡°Wu Ming, I was wrong. I beg you, spare me. I¡¯m willing to be your servant,¡± Natuo immediately pleaded. He knew that evading pursuit by a Heart Realm powerhouse was impossible! Whoosh! A dazzling light tore through theke body he had just reassembled once again. The form above theke stiffened and abruptly dissipated, transforming into water that plummeted down. The entire goldenke was left lifeless. ¡°I have plenty of clones. What use do I have for a servant like you?¡± Xu Jingming waved his hand, and the mighty goldenke water surged before being collected by him. Whoosh. Xu Jingming¡¯s figure turned ethereal and vanished, departing the Abyss. The notorious ancient Abyssal demon¡ªNatuo, who had perpetrated innumerable atrocities in the South Pavilion 3609 dominion¡ªwas stealthily annihted. His years of amassed wealth naturally fell into Xu Jingming¡¯s possession, enabling him to break free from the shackles of poverty atst. Chapter 744 - 744 Small Mineral Deposit 744 Small Mineral Deposit As Xu Jingming stealthily departed the Abyss, Overlord Fucanro sensed Natuo¡¯s demise from the vast expanse which the goldenke was part of. Fucanro was one of over 300 Abyss Overlords in this Abyssal space. Fucanro was cavorting with his beautiful wives and concubines when he suddenly turned his gaze toward the goldenke. Natuo is dead. Fucanro could sense it clearly. He only had a few hundred subordinates who had reached the peak of the Eternal realm. When he sent his forces to attack various dominions, he relied on these generals to lead them. He naturally kept track of each general¡¯s fate. Fucanro quickly surveyed the past timeline, witnessing a series of images¡ª Xu Jingming, armed with his psychic spear, tore through the goldenke body. Inside the cave dwelling in the Primordial Gold Mountains, an illusory Xu Jingming thrust his spear through Natuo¡¯s true form. Xu Jingming, the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord cautiously progressed through the Primordial Gold Mountains¡­ As Fucanro observed these scenes, he naturally gathered much information about Xu Jingming. What a weakling, he can¡¯t even withstand a single blow, Fucanro thought to himself. This Wu Ming is formidable. He¡¯s likely unparalleled for anyone below the half-step third realm¡ªa prime candidate for recruitment. He never considered avenging Natuo. In the Abyss, it was natural for the strong to prey on the weak! Abyssal lifeforms had to fight for survival from birth, and the Abyss Overlords had be desensitized to such scenes. If Fucanro defended his subordinates, other Abyss Overlords would find it preposterous and ridicule him. Revenge never even crossed Fucanro¡¯s mind. His subordinates were mere tools to him. Now, he wanted Xu Jingming to be one. If I can recruit Wu Ming, he¡¯ll be worth dozens of Natuos on his own. Fucanro¡¯s single eye delved into the future, seeking any hope of enlisting Xu Jingming. Huh? Fucanro¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, his lone eye filled with disbelief. I can¡¯t actually locate all his clones? I can¡¯t control himpletely? He might even be a catastrophe for me if we turn into adversaries? The future holds countless possibilities, and what I¡¯ve observed is just the tip of the iceberg. Yet, he¡¯s this terrifying? Fucanro was somewhat taken aback. I¡¯ve glimpsed the futures of many powerhouses. This Wu Ming is truly fearsome. Half-step third realms could urately peer into the past, but the future remained hazy. The mere glimpse of this nebulous future made Fucanro¡¯s heart race. His rise is inevitable, Fucanro mused. I¡¯ll steer clear of him. The South Pavilion 3609 Dominion is truly exceptional. Fucanro¡¯s interest was piqued. Ancient Tree World Lord is astoundingly powerful, far surpassing me. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, a personal disciple of a third-realm being, is domineering. Many neighboring dominions merely endure his presence. Now, another figure has emerged¡ªWu Ming, with his terrifying future potential. I wonder what will transpire when all three converge in the same dominion. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord is just as worthless. I¡¯ve heard he and the third-realm being were once low-dimensional lifeforms with a deep bond. But after shing with the third-realm being¡¯s family and friends, he found himself exiled to the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. Fucanro, after all, was an Abyss Overlord. These Abyss Overlords were well-connected. The Abyssal space he upied spanned over 10,000 dominions. Within the neighboring multiyered Abyssal space, the Overlords exchanged intel, naturally learning about Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s past. In their eyes, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord was aplete failure! If he¡¯d been more prudent with his connections to a third-realm being, he wouldn¡¯t have wound up in such a pitiful predicament. Nevertheless, many Abyss Overlords steered clear of Thearch Dragon Ind Lord. His background was, after all, chilling. Should a third-realm being strike them from a distance across the countless dominions, their lives would be forfeit. Who would dare cross Thearch Dragon Ind Lord? With the three of them in the same dominion, things were bound to get interesting. Fucanro couldn¡¯t help but anticipate the drama that would unfold in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. ¡­ Natuo had been deeply entrenched in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion for ages, amassing countless adversaries. Numerous high-dimensional beings longed to eliminate him, yet theycked the means to take him down. But the instant Natuo was utterly annihted¡ª Huh? Multiple high-dimensional entities perceived it simultaneously. Their karmic ties to Natuo vanished, and they lost sight of their quarry. Natuo is dead? These high-dimensional beings found it inconceivable. He had utterly disappeared from their senses, and his karmic connection had evaporated. This signified total annihtion. I can sense that he¡¯s been dwelling in the depths of the Primordial Gold Mountains for years. I¡¯ve heard he established a cave sanctuary there. A high-dimensional being was utterly perplexed. Who could possibly kill him while he¡¯s concealed in that refuge? Who took down Natuo? The curiosity of many high-dimensional beings was piqued. ****** Among the numerous high-dimensional beings exploring the Primordial Gold Mountains, some were formidable, while others were feeble. An exceptionally powerful team soared through the void. The trio in this group abruptly halted and nced in a specific direction. ¡°Natuo was in in his cave abode? His life mark, far away in the Abyss, has been eradicated as well.¡± The leader of the trio, a tall figure with a pair of gray, curved horns and a body covered in scales, spoke. ¡°There are no more than ten factions in the dominion capable of this.¡± ¡°Brother Moyu, with your might, you should be able to vanquish Natuopletely, right?¡± inquired the ck-furred figure. ¡°I¡¯d be confident elsewhere, but within his cave abode¡­¡± Moyu shook his head. ¡°I can¡¯t do it either.¡± ¡°In the entire South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, Brother Moyu, you¡¯re unrivaled in one-on-onebat for those below the half-step third realm,¡± the ck-furred figure asserted. ¡°If even Brother Moyu can¡¯t manage it, who could¡¯ve taken down Natuo?¡± The slender figure beside them chimed in, ¡°It must have been thebined effort of several powerful high-dimensional beings.¡± ¡°They must have joined forces,¡± Moyu concurred. ¡°Given Natuo¡¯s cave abode, no one below the half-step third realm could eliminate him in singlebat.¡± ¡­ At this moment, numerous high-dimensional beings within the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion turned their attention to Natuo¡¯s demise, perplexed about who could have killed him! However, the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord remained oblivious. Having migrated to this dominion only a few millennia ago, they were unfamiliar with many high-dimensional beings. They had never encountered Natuo andcked karmic ties. Many of my clones engage in buying low and selling high across various dominions, assisting other high-dimensional beings with their purchases. Furthermore, I¡¯ve deployed a vast number of incarnations to search for ruins in the Heart Realm¡­ I¡¯ve toiled for thousands of years, yet I¡¯ve amassed just under 200,000 drops of Abyssal True Blood. Xu Jingming meticulously assessed his gains on Myriad Star Ind. I hit the jackpot after eliminating Natuo and Shadow Transcendence. These spoils of war are worth approximately 1.2 million drops of Abyssal True Blood. Xu Jingming¡¯s spirits were lifted. This was already considered quite a fortune. This was because high-dimensional beings typically exchanged their umted wealth for cultivation resources. For instance, Xu Jingming had spent 100,000 Abyssal True Blood to learn a half-step third-realm legacy. He already believed the other party was being generous. If it were a third-realm legacy, learning opportunities usually began at one drop of Abyssal Mother Blood. However, encountering a third-realm legacy was a rare urrence. Xu Jingming was well-acquainted with the Heart Realm lineage powerhouses in the thousands of neighboring dominions. How could he learn a third-realm legacy when he hadn¡¯t even heard of one? As an example, even if Gumo cultivated powerhouses from his own species, he would only impart a portion of the third-realm legacies. He wouldn¡¯t easily disclose the most crucial part. The few high-dimensional human beings had yet to learn aplete third-realm legacy. Besides the most vital legacies¡ªtreasures, weapons, stable and secure cave abodes, and supplementary resources were all pricey! High-dimensional beings were generally impoverished, as they exhausted their savings. A single spear technique from the silver parchment on my future cultivation path is far from sufficient. Xu Jingming was well aware of this. A more detailed andplete legacy, a third-realm weapon¡­ All are needed. 1.2 million drops of Abyssal True Blood is still insufficient. It¡¯s not enough to cultivate a demon body like Natuo¡¯s. I wonder if his demon body can be sold. Xu Jingming pondered a way to umte more wealth. ****** Time passed. Xu Jingming and the others had been exploring the Primordial Gold Mountains for over a century. Apart from killing Natuo and Shadow Transcendence, there had been no other disturbances in the past 100 years. ¡°Stop!¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s sudden shout caused the airborne dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord to nce at him in confusion. Xu Jingming¡¯s brow furrowed because his clone¡ªwho was scouting ahead¡ªwas meticulously investigating. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± the dean inquired. A touch of excitement colored Xu Jingming¡¯s expression as he looked at the dean and the others. ¡°My clone scouting ahead discovered a small mineral deposit.¡± ¡°Small mineral deposit?¡± The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord were both surprised and delighted! Exploring for over a century had be monotonous. They had long anticipated the day they would discover a mineral deposit. ¡°After waiting all these years, we¡¯ve finally found a small mineral deposit,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord said, beaming. Tower Masterughed. ¡°Generations of high-dimensional beings have explored the Primordial Gold Mountains, making mineral deposits increasingly scarce. Oh, and Jingming, don¡¯t start mining right away. Wait for us to be present.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I understand,¡± Xu Jingming assured, well-versed in the taboos of mining small mineral deposits. ¡°Everyone, follow me.¡± Xu Jingming led the way, and the four of them rapidly flew forward. After navigating two forks, they finally reached an area where another Xu Jingming stood guard. ¡°Mineral deposit.¡± The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord gazed excitedly at the mountain wall before them. Xu Jingming also smiled. At such close proximity, he could distinctly sense the potent Primordial Gold aura! It was evident that only an abundance of Primordial Gold deep within the mountain wall could emit such a powerful aura. ¡°Based on the aura, it should only be a small mineral deposit,¡± the dean surmised after careful examination. ¡°It should consist solely of Primordial Gold Beads. I estimate there to be between 5,000 and 10,000.¡± ¡°That¡¯s my assessment as well,¡± Xu Jingming agreed, nodding. ¡°They¡¯re currently concealed within the mountain rocks, and their auras are the most subdued. Once the mountain rocks are broken, their auras will be exposed, and the Primordial Gold¡¯s aura will be much stronger than it is now,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord exined. ¡°When that happens, it will attract nearby high-dimensional beings.¡± ¡°With ourbined strength, what do we have to fear?¡± Tower Master remarked confidently. The three of them were capable of jointly confronting a half-step third-realm powerhouse, so they naturally exuded confidence. Chapter 745 - 745 I Killed Him 745 I Killed Him ¡°Let¡¯s begin,¡± the dean dered. A sphere of dark, burning mes materialized behind him, radiating a spine-chilling aura. Behind Tower Master, a golden mountain emerged, while a faintly glowing semicircle materialized behind Spacetime Ind Lord. The amalgamation of the three powers intensified the terrifying atmosphere. Xu Jingming, observing from the side, felt his heart race. In a one-on-one battle, I¡¯m now stronger than each one of them, Xu Jingming assessed as he watched the dean and the others wield forbidden weapons. But when these three forbidden weapons arebined, they seem to form a perfect unity. My psychic forces can¡¯t lock onto their true forms. Though the dean and the others appear stationary, they are actually concealed within anotheryer of spacetime. I can¡¯t even touch them, let alone harm them, Xu Jingming marveled inwardly. He couldn¡¯t even graze them, much less wound them. Once the dean and the others employed their forbidden weapons, not even half-step third-realm powerhouses posed a threat! It was only logical that his psychic weapons couldn¡¯t harm them. ¡°Now that everything is set up, we canmence mining,¡± Eternal Tower Master dered with a grin. ¡°Once we start, we must excavate as swiftly as possible,¡± the dean advised. ¡°Once we¡¯re finished, we can leave this ce. Even if other high-dimensional lifeforms converge here, it won¡¯t matter.¡± Despite their confidence in their abilities, they were reluctant to confront other formidable beings. The best swimmers could still drown! Most of those who sumbed to drowning werepetent swimmers. The same principle applied. Relying on their strength to repeatedly engage in battle would inevitably lead them to a formidable adversary one day! For instance, after a long stretch of looting and killing, the ancient Abyssal demon, Natuo, provoked Xu Jingming. Although Xu Jingming was incredibly powerful, he remained vignt. This was because there were numerous formidable beings within the Myriad Species World that astonished him. For example, Xu Jingming believed he was still far inferior to Thunderhorn Mountain who had departed after the first tournament. ¡°Dig!¡± At the dean¡¯smand, he, Tower Master, and Ind Lord harnessed the power of their forbidden weapons,unching a devastating attack on the mountain wall. Boom! Boom! Thepact mineral deposit extended deep into the Primordial Gold Mountains. The dean and the others struck with full force, sting away a massive portion of the cave¡¯s mountain wall. Countless rocks shattered, and Primordial Gold Beads spilled forth, quickly collected by the trio. Xu Jingming dispatched scouting clones to secure the surrounding empty tunnels. He refrained from joining the bombardment of the rocks. I excel at psychic attacks. Demolishing mountain rocks through brute force? I¡¯m outmatched by the dean. When they jointly wield forbidden weapons, the three of them are way more powerful than me. I shouldn¡¯t disrupt their synergy, Xu Jingming thought, well-aware of his limitations. His intervention would only hinder the union of the three forbidden weapons and reduce their efficiency. The aura released by the Primordial Gold Beads following the destruction of the mineral deposit and rocks is overwhelming, Xu Jingming frowned as he witnessed the unfolding spectacle. Primordial Gold was a rare and extraordinary spacetime material. Spacetime in this region was exceptionally turbulent, with numerous Spacetime Disorientation zones extending beyond the dominion and even connecting to some enigmatic territories. These far-flung areas converged here, amassing various energies that gradually coalesced into the Primordial Gold Mountains. The essence was Primordial Gold! Buzz. Initially, the Primordial Gold Beads were embedded deep inside the mountain rocks. However, now that a substantial number of rocks had been shattered, the Primordial Gold aura within the small mineral deposit was suddenly unleashed, disrupting the stability of spacetime. The dean and the others exerted themselves to control spacetime, but they could only manage to minimize the impact. ¡­ ¡°What is this?¡± In the vicinity, three high-dimensional lifeform exploration teams detected the Primordial Gold aura from a distance. ¡°For me to sense it from so far away, it must be a Primordial Gold mineral deposit.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the spot.¡± ¡°We have to get there as fast as possible.¡± The members of these three high-dimensional lifeform teams were all at the Eternal realm, but navigating the winding tunnels to reach the mineral deposits proved challenging. The empty tunnels featured dozens of twists and numerous forks. Who could discern the path to the mineral deposit? Among these three teams, one was led by Moyu. Whoosh. The trio turned ethereal and entered the vast Mother Stream. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The Mother Stream¡¯s water enveloped everything. ¡°There¡¯s no way to observe the interior of the Primordial Gold Mountains from the Heart Realm,¡± a slender figure remarked. ¡°The material of the Primordial Gold Mountains is unique, and it affects spacetime. My Heart Realm clone needs an urate mark to teleport over.¡± ¡°Brother Moyu, can you pinpoint the exact location of the mineral deposits?¡± The ck-furred figure inquired, looking at the team leader. The tall, curved-horned figure, Moyu, sensed the flow of the Mother Stream¡¯s water. ¡°Based on the effects the released mineral aura has on the Spacetime Mother Stream, I can deduce a vague location. Feixing, bring three Heart Realm clones over. I¡¯ll transport them.¡± ¡°Understood.¡± The slender figure nodded, and instantly, three more clones materialized beside him. ¡°Go.¡± Moyu dispatched the three Heart Realm clones to the estimated location through the Mother Stream. Of the three clones, one was sent inside the mountain rock, another to a separate empty corridor, and thest one arrived in the corridor where Xu Jingming and the others were. ¡°I¡¯ve located the mineral deposit. The ones mining now are the high-dimensional lifeforms from Myriad Star Ind,¡± the slender figure reported. ¡°Let¡¯s move quickly,¡± Moyu urged. The slender figure instantly teleported to one of his clones, apanied by his tworades, through the Heart Realm. ¡­ In under half a minute, the high-dimensional lifeform team arrived after the Primordial Gold mineral aura was released. Although the dean and the others were formidable, breaking through the Primordial Gold Mountain rocks on arge scale proved cumbersome. They had only managed to extract about 1,000 Primordial Gold Beads in that brief time. ¡°High-dimensional lifeforms are approaching.¡± The dean and the others spotted the three high-dimensional lifeforms descending from afar. Simultaneously, they continued mining, employing their forbidden weapons to unleash a fearsome power. They repeatedly struck the rocks, collecting the Primordial Gold Beads. ¡°It¡¯s them?¡± The dean and the others furrowed their brows. Xu Jingming also examined the neers. Three figures arrived. One was a tall figure with a curved horn on his head¡ªthe renowned peak Eternal powerhouse in this dominion, Moyu. He was more famous than Natuo, but his reputation was considerably better. He didn¡¯t hail from the Abyss Sacrifice lineage. The other ck-furred figure, Oroco, was also a Celestial Body lineage powerhouse at the peak of the Eternal realm. The might of the Celestial Body lineage was in no way inferior to the Heart Realm lineage. The slimmest among them was Feixing, an Eternal powerhouse from the Heart Realm lineage. Though not at the peak of the Eternal realm, there were very few powerhouses from the Heart Realm lineage in the dominion. It was already quite an achievement for the team to recruit a Heart Realm Eternal powerhouse. ¡°Hahaha, Ind Lord Chu, Ind Lord Xihe, Ind Lord Ancient River, and Ind Lord Wu Ming of Myriad Star Ind, your reputation precedes you.¡± The tall figure, Moyu,ughed, but hisughter caused spacetime to tremble, impacting the domain formed by the three forbidden weapons. ¡°It¡¯s destiny that we discovered the same mineral deposit in the vast Primordial Gold Mountains.¡± ¡°We found it first,¡± Dean Chu dered. ¡°Don¡¯t you still have many unexcavated mineral deposits? The unimed mineral deposits are ownerless. Every high-dimensional lifeform who sees it is eligible to excavate them,¡± the tall figure responded calmly. ¡°I don¡¯t want much. Just give me half.¡± ¡°You¡¯re quite audacious.¡± Tower Master red at him. As he spoke, they continued mining. Moyu, Oroco, and Feixing grew anxious as they watched the rocks crumble and the Primordial Gold Beads get harvested. ¡°Stop,¡± the ck-furred figure, Oroco,manded. ¡°Feel free to take action. Our Myriad Star Ind migrated to this dominion and only managed to kill Asinus and the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon. We haven¡¯t killed enough for you to dare provoke us,¡± the dean retorted coldly. ¡°Enough talk. If you want the Primordial Gold Beads, im it with your strength!¡± Tower Master barked. Moyu, Oroco, and Feixing¡¯s expressions darkened. Both parties were on the brink of a confrontation, prepared toe to blows. ¡­ ¡°Our forbidden domain excels in defense and eliminating enemies, but it falls short in trapping and obstructing them. We can¡¯t stop them from charging over. Everyone, stay alert,¡± the deanmunicated through a voice transmission. When they simplified and repaired the forbidden weapons, they had chosen a particr focus. Survival was paramount. They would bepletely concealed once the three of them activated the forbidden weapons, preventing Gumo from killing them. Eliminating the enemy was crucial as well! The might of the forbidden weapons was exceptionally high. However, they were average in other aspects. ¡°The ck-furred Oroco hails from the Celestial Body lineage and possesses immense power,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord cautioned through a voice transmission. ¡°Moyu is a powerhouse of the Mother Stream lineage, and his strength surpasses mine. His mastery over spacetime has reached unfathomable levels! Feixing belongs to the Heart Realm lineage. Everyone, beware of psychic attacks.¡± The dean and the others remained vignt, with Xu Jingming ready to act. Simultaneously¡­ Moyu and the others were also apprehensive. ¡°I¡¯ve probed spacetime, but I can¡¯t locate their true bodies,¡± Moyu informed hispanion through a voice transmission. ¡°I¡¯ve consulted other Heart Realm powerhouses. The three Ind Lords of Myriad Star Ind possess forbidden weapons from the scientific lineage. Once they join forces, they can even withstand a half-step third realm,¡± Feixing revealed through a voice transmission. As a member of the Heart Realm lineage, he was naturally well-informed. ¡°Although I excel in head-on confrontations, if they can fend off a half-step third-realm powerhouse, they can certainly handle me,¡± Oroco admitted through a voice transmission. ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s worth the risk for just a handful of Primordial Gold Beads.¡± Despite being from the Celestial Body lineage, Oroco had always exercised caution. ¡­ ¡°You Ind Lords of Myriad Star Ind are certainly audacious,¡± Moyu remarked with a smile. ¡°Never mind, we won¡¯t vie for this minor mineral deposit.¡± Even if they could seize 2,000 to 3,000 Primordial Gold Beads, their individual gains would be minimal after splitting the spoils among the trio. It wasn¡¯t worth risking their lives against Myriad Star Ind. After all, Myriad Star Ind was not to be underestimated. Risking their lives would only make sense for arge mineral deposit. But for a small deposit? It wasn¡¯t necessary. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± the thin figure, Feixing, suggested. As Moyu was about to leave, a sudden thought struck him, and he asked, ¡°Not long ago, the ancient Abyssal demon Natuo¡ªwho resides here in the Primordial Gold Mountains¡ªwas killed! Was it Myriad Star Ind¡¯s doing?¡± ¡°Natuo was killed?¡± Tower Master eximed in surprise. ¡°Didn¡¯t you know?¡± Moyu inquired, puzzled. ¡°He was murdered in his cave abode.¡± ¡°Though we¡¯ve heard of Natuo, we¡¯ve never encountered him, so there¡¯s naturally no karmic connection,¡± the dean rified. ¡°Our Myriad Star Ind doesn¡¯t have the confidence to kill him in his cave abode.¡± ¡°Not you guys?¡± Moyu nodded. ¡°It seems there are still some formidable powerhouses lurking in the Primordial Gold Mountains.¡± With that, Moyu and his twopanions took their leave. Their figures turned ethereal and vanished. The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Xu Jingming let out a sigh of relief. ¡°They actually gave up.¡± Tower Master chuckled. ¡°Maybe risking their lives for a small mineral deposit isn¡¯t worth it,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord mused, clearly in high spirits. ¡°I never expected Natuo to meet his end,¡± the dean expressed, taken aback. ¡°This Natuo was also a peak Eternal realm powerhouse and had been practicing Abyss Sacrifice for a long time. His body had been cultivated to an unimaginable level, and his strength likely rivaled mine. To think he was killed in hisir¡­ Tsk tsk.¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but interject, ¡°Dean.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± The dean and the others turned their attention to Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming remained silent and hadn¡¯t bothered with Moyu¡¯s question earlier, but he wasn¡¯t willing to keep it from hisrades. Xu Jingming still trusted the few high-dimensional human lifeforms¡­ ¡°I killed Natuo,¡± Xu Jingming confessed. The dean, Tower Master, and Spacetime Ind Lord were left in shock. Chapter 746 - 746 Feather Fire City 746 Feather Fire City The dean and the others held a deep trust in Xu Jingming, aware of his immense talent. But upon hearing his words, they were taken aback, finding it hard to believe! ¡°How is that possible?¡± The trio was baffled. Xu Jingming could only rify, ¡°Dean, I did kill Natuo. Over a century ago¡­ Roughly five years after we entered the Primordial Gold Mountains, one of my scout clones stumbled into a trap set by the Abyss demon, Shadow Transcendence, while pathfinding.¡± ¡°A trap by Shadow Transcendence?¡± Tower Master inquired, puzzled. ¡°Yes, Shadow Transcendence was Natuo¡¯s ally,¡± Xu Jingming borated. ¡°Theyid numerous traps in the Primordial Gold Mountains for high-dimensional explorers. After dismantling that trap, I traced the karmic connection and teleported to Shadow Transcendence¡¯s side in the Heart Realm. There, I also found Natuo. Both were in the same cave abode, so I killed them.¡± ¡°You killed not one but two?¡± Spacetime Ind Lord expressed astonishment. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Shadow Transcendence was rtively weak, easily incinerated by the ck Lotus Fire. Natuo was far stronger. I even dispatched a clone to pursue him into the Abyss before finishing him off.¡± Dean Chu, who had remained quiet, studied Xu Jingming and finally couldn¡¯t resist asking, ¡°Jingming, how did you manage it?¡± ¡°Yes, even the three of us aren¡¯t confident about confronting Natuo in his cave abode. How did you pull it off?¡± Tower Master questioned. ¡°The cave abode couldn¡¯t hinder me. Once I locked onto his position, I could teleport to his side,¡± Xu Jingming revealed. ¡°Then, I used my psychic weapon to eliminate him.¡± ¡°Psychic weapon?¡± The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord pondered. ¡°It¡¯s this spear.¡± Xu Jingming casually flipped his hand, revealing an ethereal, transparent spear. The trio immediately scrutinized the weapon. Spacetime Ind Lord, perplexed, said, ¡°This is just an ordinary psychic weapon.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s merely an ordinary psychic weapon,¡± Xu Jingming confirmed. But in his hands, even ordinary weapons could unleash extraordinary power! ¡°I assumed you had acquired a third-realm weapon and relied on its might for such an achievement,¡± Eternal Tower Master confessed, curiosity piqued. ¡°You killed Natuo with this ordinary psychic weapon?¡± ¡°Eliminated in a single strike,¡± Xu Jingming confirmed without reservation. ¡°One strike?¡± The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord¡¯s hearts raced. Xu Jingming held the ghostly psychic spear. ¡°Those whose minds and consciousness can withstand my spear, live. Those that cannot, perish.¡± Xu Jingming didn¡¯t conceal his power. Given the mineral resources in the Primordial Gold Mountains, conflicts with other high-dimensional beings were likely. By revealing his strength to the dean and the others, they could devise an effective strategy against any foe. ¡°Those that cannot, perish?¡± The dean and the others exchanged nces. ¡°We¡¯ve nearly exhausted this small mineral deposit. Let¡¯s depart from here first.¡± As they conversed with Xu Jingming, the dean and the others continuously wielded the power of the three forbidden weapons to bombard the mountain rocks. At that moment, all the Primordial Gold Beads had been collected. ¡°Let¡¯s move!¡± With a whoosh, the quartet swiftly left the area. ¡­ The dean and the others paused when they arrived at another vacant tunnel. They barely paid attention to their small mineral deposit harvest. Instead, their curiosity was piqued by Xu Jingming¡¯s impressive strength! As Xu Jingming was a member of the human race, the stronger he was, the more exhrated the dean and the others felt. However, they couldn¡¯t fathom the source of Xu Jingming¡¯s power. ¡°Jingming, it¡¯s been less than 10,000 years since you ascended to the Eternal Realm, but you¡¯ve already reached this level in the psychic weapon lineage?¡± The dean found it hard to believe. ¡°I¡¯ve lived for so long, but I¡¯ve never heard of anyone progressing so rapidly. I hope you didn¡¯t resort to any unorthodox methods!¡± ¡°You haven¡¯t participated in Abyss Sacrifices, have you?¡± Tower Master inquired. Xu Jingming shook his head, replying, ¡°I haven¡¯t! Dean, as you know, I¡¯ve previously studied the half-step third-realm legacy, Heart Divine Weapon.¡± Xu Jingming had mentioned this in their earlier conversations. ¡°Before acquiring this legacy, one of my clones was captured by a third-realm being and thrown into a separate world,¡± Xu Jingming continued. ¡°Back then, over five million high-dimensional lifeforms were captured.¡± ¡°Over five million high-dimensional lifeforms captured by a third-realm being?¡± The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord were astonished. Xu Jingming had never mentioned this before. ¡°Yes,¡± Xu Jingming confirmed. ¡°Over five million high-dimensional lifeforms were forced topete in that world; those who failed would die, along with all their clones outside. Thepetition in that world was ruthless. Even most half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Overlords would perish there. Very few survived.¡± ¡°I was trapped in that world for over 5,000 years and was fortunate to escape alive,¡± Xu Jingming added. The dean, Ind Lord, and Tower Master breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. ¡°Though that world was treacherous, surviving the ordeal proved to be a great blessing for me,¡± Xu Jingming exined. On the one hand, he had experienced a mental breakthrough, and on the other, he had obtained a valuable prize¡ªthe silver parchment. Xu Jingming dared not mention the silver parchment at all. Given the ability of half-step third-realm powerhouses to observe the past and future, they might detect traces of it. Should they sense it, half-step third-realm powerhouses would go mad with desire and seize it at any cost! A spear technique left by an Ultimate existence! What kind of chaos would it unleash? The mere thought left Xu Jingming uneasy. It seemed likely that half-step third-realm powerhouses would obliterate a dominion in their frenzied rivalry. ¡°It¡¯s thanks to the gains from that world that my psychic weapon has reached this level,¡± Xu Jingming rified. ¡°So that¡¯s how it happened.¡± The dean and the others experienced a mix of emotions. ¡°We never expected you to endure such a catastrophe silently all these years,¡± the dean admitted. ¡°We didn¡¯t notice anything since you never mentioned it.¡± ¡°Talking about it would only worry you,¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Joy follows hardship!¡± Spacetime Ind Lord grinned, saying, ¡°The brutalpetition among over five million high-dimensional participants clearly had its benefits. It granted you your current strength.¡± Eternal Tower Master sighed with emotion. ¡°I wondered why you didn¡¯t explore the endless dominions after reaching the Eternal realm. So that¡¯s the reason.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to be sidetracked.¡± Upon reaching the Eternal realm, individuals from the Heart Realm lineage often journeyed across the universe, exploring dominion after dominion in pursuit of opportunities. ¡°After surviving that world, I¡¯ve already sent clones to explore,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°I¡¯m confident that if I visit enough ces, I¡¯ll eventually discover a chance to learn a third-realm legacy.¡± ¡°Haha, we¡¯ll be relying on you to get a shot at learning a third-realm legacy,¡± Tower Master said, grinning. ¡°I will find it,¡± Xu Jingming assured them. With his Heart Realm clone¡¯s speed as it traversed dominions, he knew he would uncover it someday. The dean sighed, remarking, ¡°I never imagined that our Primordial Research Institute¡¯s prot¨¦g¨¦ would surpass the three of us so quickly.¡± ¡°In my opinion, with Jingming¡¯s talent, he might even reach the half-step third realm,¡± Eternal Tower Master observed, looking at Xu Jingming. ¡°I concur with Xihe¡¯s assessment,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord added. Xu Jingming just smiled, not responding. ¡°Let¡¯s divide the Primordial Gold Beads now,¡± the dean suggested. He promptly split the harvested Primordial Gold Beads into four portions. Each person received a share of about 1,500 Primordial Gold Beads, including Xu Jingming. As a pathfinder, Xu Jingming made significant contributions, such as discovering the small mineral deposit. Usually, Heart Realm explorers received more than the average share in teams. On Myriad Star Ind, high-dimensional human lifeforms shared equally when coborating. ¡°Why do I feel like I¡¯m taking advantage of Jingming, with both of us receiving equal portions?¡± Eternal Tower Master asked, chuckling. ¡°I received a share from killing Asinus and the Abyss Thousand-Eyed Spider Demon back then. Wasn¡¯t I taking advantage of you then?¡± Xu Jingming countered. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± The dean and the othersughed, filled with a mixture of emotions. They had once taken care of Xu Jingming, but now the tables had turned, and it was Xu Jingming looking after them. If Xu Jingming reached the half-step third realm in the future, he would be the indisputable leader of the human race. The dean and the others eagerly awaited that day. ****** Upon leaving the Myriad Species World, Xu Jingming began dispatching clones to explore the infinite dominions in search of extraordinary opportunities. One dominion after another, they teleported with the power of a peak Eternal from the Heart Realm lineage. Their speed was remarkable, crossing numerous dominions in a single day. Nine Secrets 3302 dominion. Xu Jingming arrived in a new dominion and made a beeline for its most bustling trading center. I¡¯ve journeyed for over 1,500 years, but I haven¡¯t found an opportunity to learn a third-realm legacy, Xu Jingming thought, filled with emotion. The difference between having andcking a legacy¡¯s guidance meant the difficulty of reaching the half-step third realm was night and day. For most high-dimensional Eternal lifeforms, acquiring a third-realm legacy was an unattainable dream. Those of us from the Heart Realm lineage can travel ceaselessly. As long as I venture far enough, I believe I¡¯ll find an opportunity, Xu Jingming mused, disying great patience as he observed the thriving marketce before him. Countless floating mountains hovered nearby, each hosting shops and buildings guarded by high-dimensional lifeforms. Xu Jingming scanned the vicinity and located a Heart Realm lineage powerhouse with the most potent aura. Whoosh. Xu Jingming touched down in front of a shop on one of the mountains, and a slender alien emerged to greet him. ¡°I¡¯m Wu Ming, a traveler of numerous dominions,¡± Xu Jingming introduced himself courteously. ¡°Greetings, Brother Wu Ming. I¡¯m Yun Fansheng. Wee,¡± the slender alien responded with a smile. He could sense Xu Jingming¡¯s aura, which was likely on par with his own. Xu Jingming entered. Throughout his travels across many dominions, he visited various trading hubs and met with Heart Realm lineage powerhouses. After all, they tended to be well-informed. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, what are you looking to purchase from me?¡± the slender alien inquired. ¡°Is there a learning opportunity for a third-realm legacy avable?¡± Xu Jingming cut to the chase. A third-realm legacy was highly coveted among several high-dimensional human lifeforms. ¡°I don¡¯t have one here, but I do know of a ce that does,¡± the slender alien replied with a grin. Oh? Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes sparkled with anticipation. After more than 1,500 years of travel, he had finally caught a whiff of something promising. ¡°Where? I¡¯m willing to pay for the information,¡± Xu Jingming offered. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, just keep traveling. I believe it won¡¯t be long before you uncover this information. There¡¯s no need to pay for the intel,¡± the slender alien assured him, smiling. ¡°The ce I¡¯m referring to is a dominion far from here. There¡¯s a city called Feather Fire City.¡± Chapter 747 - 747 Legacy Released by Feather Fire Lord 747 Legacy Released by Feather Fire Lord Feather Fire City? A surge of excitement filled Xu Jingming¡¯s heart upon hearing the name. The slender alien continued, ¡°Feather Fire City was founded by a powerful third-realm being, Feather Fire Lord. Taking pity on us weaklings struggling to evolve, he created this city for us.¡± Suddenly, Xu Jingming understood. It was indeed Feather Fire Lord! Fate seemed to continually intertwine him with Feather Fire Lord. In his days as a cosmic legend, Xu Jingming had been an unofficial disciple of Feather Fire Lord after discovering Valley Goldstone¡¯s ruins. Additionally, the original Eight Directions Map he had acquired from the high-dimensional child, Liu Yufeng, had been crafted by Feather Fire Lord. ¡°Feather Fire Lord has released numerous legacies within the city for us to learn,¡± the slender alien exined. ¡°The news has spread like wildfire! High-dimensional lifeforms from countless neighboring dominions have flocked to Feather Fire City. I, for one, once ventured there with over 100 friends.¡± Xu Jingming nodded, feeling a strong urge to take the dean and the others to Feather Fire City. ¡°Is there a third-realm legacy in Feather Fire City?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. ¡°Haha¡­¡± The slender alien grinned. ¡°The resources in Feather Fire City surpass your wildest imagination. Feather Fire Lord has released 3,128 legacies, including 128 third-realm legacies and 3,000 basic legacies. But don¡¯t underestimate these basic legacies¡­ Each one is as valuable to us as any third-realm legacy.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in response. He was well aware¡ªhe possessed one of the 3,000 basic legacies, the Eight Directions Map. ¡°Any high-dimensional lifeform can learn these 3,128 legacies, but theye at a cost. The first requires a single drop of Abyssal Mother Blood, the second two drops, and the third four drops. The prices continue doubling from there: 8, 16, 32¡­¡± The slender alien smirked. ¡°So even the wealthiest high-dimensional lifeform can only learn a handful of legacies.¡± Xu Jingming was stunned. Even an Abyss Sovereign would struggle to learn more than ten legacies given the escting costs. ¡°Over the years, it has be clear that Senior Feather Fire Lord has good intentions,¡± the emaciated alien borated. ¡°Each legacy he bestows demands a tremendous amount of time and effort. Focusing on just two or three legacies is enough. Learning too much proves detrimental and futile.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. ¡°I¡¯ve heard that, in the early days, Feather Fire Lord personally taught and took on numerous disciples. Later, he abandoned that approach, opting to release legacies for high-dimensional lifeforms to study,¡± the slender alien recounted. ¡°Does Feather Fire Lord no longer ept disciples?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°Not anymore,¡± the slender alien replied. ¡°I¡¯ve lived in Feather Fire City for three Abyssal Eras, but I¡¯ve never seen Feather Fire Lord make an appearance.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The thoughts of third-realm beings were prone to change as well. He had once personally taught and taken in countless disciples. Now, he hadpletely given up on that approach. ¡°Feather Fire City draws innumerable high-dimensional lifeforms from the surrounding dominions,¡± the thin alien marveled. ¡°Tens of billions of high-dimensional lifeforms reside there, including hundreds of thousands of half-step third-realm beings.¡± ¡°Hundreds of thousands of half-step third-realm powerhouses?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± The slender alien grinned at Xu Jingming. ¡°You think I¡¯m exaggerating? Far from it! Feather Fire City¡¯s influence has reached the Heart Realm¡¯s high-dimensional lifeforms, impacting nearly a million nearby dominions. Isn¡¯t it only natural for hundreds of thousands of half-step third-realm powerhouses to reside there?¡± ¡°Take this for example: there are over a thousand invincible beings and Abyss Sovereigns in the half-step third realm,¡± the slender alien exined. ¡°Each Abyss Sovereign can control an entireyer of Abyssal space, and hundreds of Abyss Sovereigns have made Feather Fire City their permanent home.¡± ¡°In Feather Fire City, you¡¯ll find high-dimensional lifeforms of every variety! They gather in droves, exchanging vast amounts of resources,¡± the thin alien enthused. ¡°It¡¯s the most thriving trading hub.¡± Xu Jingming nodded slightly. With over a thousand Abyss Sovereign powerhouses, hundreds of thousands of half-step third-realm beings, and tens of billions of high-dimensional lifeforms, it was no wonder Feather Fire City was such a bustling marketce¡ªespecially with the third-realm being, Feather Fire Lord, at the helm. ¡°Feather Fire City is overflowing with resources and treasures.¡± The slender alien sighed. ¡°The only issue is being too poor to afford them.¡± Xu Jingming smiled, replying, ¡°Your insights have been eye-opening, Brother Yun Fansheng. I never knew there were so many half-step third realms.¡± ¡°Naturally, there are many half-step third-realm powerhouses throughout the infinite dominions,¡± the slender alien confirmed. ¡°Feather Fire Lord has spent considerable time grooming weaker high-dimensional lifeforms. Has anyone reached the third realm?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. The slender alien appeared stunned, shaking his head slightly. ¡°No.¡± ¡°At the very least, ording to public records, none of Feather Fire Lord¡¯s personal, official, or unofficial disciples¡ªor even the countless high-dimensional lifeforms residing in Feather Fire City long-term¡ªhave ever heard of anyone achieving the third realm,¡± the thin alienmented. ¡°It¡¯s just too challenging to reach the third realm.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. After all these years and the sheer scale of his tutge, Feather Fire Lord had yet to produce a third-realm powerhouse? The leap from half-step third realm to the third realm was a monumental challenge. ¡°Keep moving, and you¡¯ll soon hear more about Feather Fire City. Its presence affects countless surrounding dominions,¡± the slender alien said, producing a scroll with a flick of his wrist. ¡°This is the dominion map for Feather Fire City. Follow it, and you should arrive in roughly 100 years.¡± ¡°Thank you, Brother Yun Fansheng,¡± Xu Jingming expressed his gratitude. ¡°It¡¯s nothing more than trivial information,¡± the slender alien replied, smiling. He wasn¡¯t this courteous with just anyone. When their invisible auras shed, he recognized that the other party was a peak Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage, no less formidable than himself. Naturally, he was eager to forge a strong bond with such a powerful figure. Had it been a weaker individual, he wouldn¡¯t have bothered to greet them personally. The shop¡¯s employees would have sufficed. Whoosh. Thirty minutester, Xu Jingming departed, resuming his journey. This time, he set a direct course for Feather Fire City, guided by the dominion map. ****** Within the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, at the dominion¡¯s South Pavilion, Xu Jingming, the dean, and the others were still scouring the Primordial Gold Mountains for mineral deposits. ¡°Feather Fire City?¡± The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord were taken aback as Xu Jingming recounted the information he¡¯d gathered about Feather Fire City. ¡°I was fortunate enough to cross paths with a Heart Realm powerhouse and learn the news. It¡¯ll likely take me over 100 years to get there.¡± ¡°Tens of billions of high-dimensional lifeforms? Hundreds of thousands of half-step third-realm powerhouses? Over a thousand Abyss Sovereigns? And a third-realm Feather Fire Lord?¡± The dean and the others felt insignificant inparison. ¡°That ce truly bustles,¡± Tower Master remarked. ¡°Next to that, our South Pavilion 3609 Dominion is minuscule.¡± ¡°It is indeed small here,¡± Xu Jingming agreed. ¡°It¡¯s practically a backwater vige!¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Jingming. Otherwise, at our traveling speed, we might have never even heard of Feather Fire City in our lifetimes,¡± the dean mused. Neither he nor Tower Master possessed the ability to traverse dominions independently! Spacetime Ind Lord¡¯s speed through the Mother Stream paled inparison to Heart Realm teleportation. Xu Jingming had journeyed for more than 1,500 years and had traveled an immense distance from the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion before he¡¯d even heard of Feather Fire City. ¡°With so many Abyss Sovereigns gathered, the Abyss in Feather Fire City must be teeming with rare treasures,¡± Tower Master said enviously. ¡°3,128 legacies, and all you need to do is pay a fee to learn them.¡± The dean sighed. ¡°It¡¯s truly a sacred ce we can only dream of.¡± ¡°Learning the first legacy requires one drop of Abyssal Mother Blood. We can¡¯t afford that right now,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord pointed out. Everyone needed one drop of Abyssal Mother Blood, so the four of them learning just one legacy each would require four drops of the precious substance. Just to learn the first legacy, the four of them would need to acquire four drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. To learn a second legacy? That would require eight drops. ¡°Only half-step third-realm powerhouses canfortably learn a few legacies at the prices set by Senior Feather Fire Lord.¡± The dean shook his head. ¡°The cost of learning a legacy is already steep for us.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll have to gradually build up our wealth,¡± Tower Master and Ind Lord conceded, not daring to entertain grandiose ambitions. They were already content with the prospect of learning a single legacy. Xu Jingming, too, felt his resources were meager. The Primordial Gold Beads he¡¯d collected and the spoils from ying Natuo amounted to less than two drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. ¡°Let¡¯s continue our search for mineral deposits,¡± Xu Jingming dered. With the news of Feather Fire City fresh in their minds, the four destitute high-dimensional humans patiently resumed their quest. ¡­ Deep within the Primordial Gold Mountains. An azure-scaled high-dimensional lifeform plucked a scale from his body and tossed it casually. As the scale fell, it naturally condensed into an incarnation that charged forward, probing for danger. I only found 11 Primordial Gold Beads on the outskirts of the Primordial Gold Mountains after searching for over a thousand years. And even then, I encountered danger. I might as well have taken my chances deeper inside. The azure-scaled high-dimensional lifeform¡¯s eyes zed with determination. In just ten years in the depths, I¡¯ve already earned more than 100 Primordial Gold Beads. As an ambitious Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeform, he longed to ascend to the Eternal realm. However, the odds of a Firstborn reaching the Eternal realm were slim! This was because obtaining resources was an arduous task for them. One misstep, and they could be killed by other Eternals or the perilous environment. It¡¯s a gamble¡ªeither I¡¯ll die, or I¡¯ll strike it rich. The high-dimensional azure-scaled lifeform pressed onward, his incarnations ahead, scouting the way. Huh? The azure-scaled high-dimensional lifeform paused, a look of pleasant surprise crossing his face. My incarnations have found a Primordial Gold mineral deposit? Whoosh! He hastened toward the location. Soon, they reached a pitch-ck void deep within the mountain. The azure-scaled high-dimensional lifeform scrutinized the thick mountain wall before him. I can sense a dense concentration of Primordial Gold aura inside. The azure-scaled high-dimensional lifeform¡¯s pupils narrowed. Once the mineral aura leaks, it could very well attract Eternals. I¡¯ll have to leave as soon as I break open the deposit and excavate a little. There¡¯s no time to waste. The azure-scaled high-dimensional lifeform carefully surveyed the area and chose a spot. The aura is densest here! This must be where the most Primordial Gold Beads are located. With his limited strength, he struggled to assess the exact state of the mineral deposits. He could only vaguely determine the potency of their auras. Boom! The azure-scaled high-dimensional lifeform gripped a short awl and mmed it into the mountain wall, shattering ayer of rock. The instant it broke, the mineral aura that had been sealed for countless years inevitably leaked out. Boom! Boom! The Primordial Gold aura that escaped surged like a tsunami, causing spacetime to shudder. The violent tremors threw spacetime into disarray, and the cyan-scaled high-dimensional lifeform, still clutching the short awl, was teleported away in shock by the chaotic spacetime. ¡°What?¡± The sudden eruption of Primordial Gold aura and the intense spacetime chaos impacted nearly a third of the Primordial Gold Mountains. The high-dimensional lifeforms in the vicinity could sense it clearly. ¡°What?¡± Xu Jingming, the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord all turned their gazes in the same direction simultaneously. The burst of Primordial Gold aura was like a dazzling lighthouse piercing the darkness of night. Numerous high-dimensional lifeforms within the Primordial Gold Mountains caught sight of the mineral deposit from a distance and were instantly filled with excitement. Without question, this was a colossal mineral deposit! Chapter 748 - 748 The Temptation of a Large Mineral Deposit (1) 748 The Temptation of a Large Mineral Deposit (1) The moment Xu Jingming sensed the potent Primordial Gold aura, his three exploration clones employed Heart Realm teleportation, instantly warping to different locations where the aura emanated. The Primordial Gold Mountains¡¯ environment was uniquely challenging, with spacetime in the area being chaotic and unstable. It was impossible to peer into the mountains, let alone locate the mineral deposits, either through the Mother Stream or the Heart Realm. Thus, he had no choice but to repeatedly teleport within the Heart Realm to pinpoint the colossal mineral deposit¡¯s exact location. ¡°Found it.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s face lit up with delight. The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord exchanged eager nces, and the dean urged, ¡°Let¡¯s hurry over.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± In a sh, Xu Jingming, the dean, and the others vanished. ¡­ When they reappeared, they were already standing beside one of the exploration clones. Xu Jingming surveyed the tumultuous and quivering spacetime before him, and the powerful Primordial Gold aura erupting from it. ¡°The mineral deposit spans a vast area. If I venture any closer, I¡¯ll sumb to Spacetime Disorientation.¡± One of his Heart Realm clones had already been lost to Spacetime Disorientation. ¡°What a massive deposit.¡± The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and the others gaped in awe. Up close, they could grasp the staggering scale of the deposit. Compared to the small deposit they had discovered earlier, one could deduce the approximate reserves of this deposit¡ªit was a terrifying amount. ¡°Must be at least 100 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood,¡± Xu Jingming estimated, secretly astonished. ¡°This quantity would tempt even half-step third-realm powerhouses.¡± Spacetime Ind Lord carefully sensed the quivering spacetime and dered, ¡°The spacetime chaos here isn¡¯t too severe. With our forbidden weapons, we can suppress spacetime and stabilize it.¡± This chaos was triggered by the eruption of the Primordial Gold¡¯s aura. A little guidance and organization would stabilize spacetime. Whoosh. Nearby, three figures materialized¡ªit was Moyu, Oroco, and Feixing¡¯s team. ¡°What a massive deposit. We can¡¯t monopolize it.¡± Moyu, Oroco, and Feixing were taken aback by the deposit¡¯s size. They knew they couldn¡¯t mine it in peace. Even without high-dimensional lifeforms interfering and allowing them to mine, such immense wealth would draw countless powerhouses to pursue them. ¡°The four Ind Lords of Myriad Star Ind.¡± Moyu and the others spotted Xu Jingming and his group. Their gazes met, and they dismissed each other. Neither team had the power to seize the entire deposit for themselves. ¡°This deposit is immense, and the wealth it holds is beyond imagination,¡± the dean said through a voice transmission. ¡°Many teams exploring the Primordial Gold Mountains will flock here, and numerous powerhouses wille from across the dominion. We mustn¡¯t be too greedy!¡± ¡°Greed will only invite trouble,¡± Tower Master agreed, clear-headed. ¡°Jingming, are you certain you killed Natuo in one strike?¡± the dean inquired once more through a voice transmission. ¡°Yes,¡± Xu Jingming confirmed via voice transmission. ¡°And it was just an ordinary move.¡± He had devised a total of two moves for the Golden Halberd, and dealing with Natuo required only the first move! The dean nced at Xu Jingming and sent another voice transmission. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll im 30% of the deposit. With our forbidden domain and Jingming¡¯s spearmanship, we should be able to secure 30% of the resources.¡± Without Xu Jingming, the dean and the others wouldn¡¯t have dared to stake such a im. ¡°Alright, 30%.¡± Tower Master¡¯s eyes narrowed, determined. If he wasn¡¯t going to risk everything now, when would he? ¡°Let¡¯s begin immediately,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord urged. Without hesitation, the dean and the others unleashed their forbidden weapons¡ªthe ck me sphere, the golden mountain, and the semicircle halo. The three weapons released their power simultaneously, merging to form a forbidden domain. The forbidden domain repressed spacetime and imed 30% of the entire mineral deposit. ¡°They actually dare to take 30% of the area?¡± Moyu, Oroco, and Feixing were taken aback. ¡°Let¡¯s im 20%.¡± Moyu decided on the spot. Despite his envy, he believed that seizing 20% of the mineral resources was already significant. If he tried for more, his greed might very well be his downfall. Light emanated from Moyu¡¯s entire body. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The waters of the Mother Stream cascaded down, creating a vast, etherealke that seamlessly surged into the mountain rocks and enveloped 20% of the mineral deposit. Moyu and hispanions concealed themselves within theke andmenced their excavation of the Primordial Gold. Whoosh. Whoosh. Whoosh. Within a minute, seven additional teams arrived, all astonished at the sight of the immense mineral deposit. ¡°Let¡¯s im 10%. We¡¯ll be content with 10%.¡± ¡°5%.¡± ¡°10%.¡± Thest few teams were far weaker than Myriad Star Ind and Moyu¡¯s team. They felt that 10% of the mineral resources were sufficient, but they didn¡¯t confront each other. They staked their ims, between 5¨C10%, and made the most of their time to dig! Only what they sessfully excavated would be considered their own. Boom! Boom! On Myriad Star Ind¡¯s side, the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord coborated with their forbidden weapons, furiously demolishing the mineral deposit. Massive chunks of rock shattered, and Primordial Gold Beads cascaded down. asionally, there were even palm-sized pieces of Primordial Gold! There¡¯s so much. Xu Jingming was both excited and envious. This piece of Primordial Gold is equivalent to 1,000 Primordial Gold Beads. Eternal Tower Master eagerly reached out and seized a piece of Primordial Gold. In under a minute, Xu Jingming and the others had unearthed around 10,000 Primordial Gold Beads! This rate was far faster than mining smaller deposits. The sheer size of the deposit made it easy pickings. Chapter 749 - 749 The Temptation of a Large Mineral Deposit (2) 749 The Temptation of a Large Mineral Deposit (2) ¡°Quick, make the most of our time. The other high-dimensional lifeforms in the South Pavilion dominion will converge here soon.¡± The dean¡¯s heart raced with excitement. He hade across immense treasures twice since bing a high-dimensional lifeform, but he had been too weak back then to partake. But this time, four high-dimensional humans united to seize the treasure! ¡°The haul we get this time will be enough for the human race to flourish.¡± The dean¡¯s eyes gleamed with determination. They would fight tooth and nail against anyone who tried to snatch their prize. ¡­ In the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, three major factions reigned supreme. Aside from them, several other rtively powerful factions existed. For instance, Myriad Star Ind was an emerging faction! Rumor had it that they possessed weapons from the scientific lineage and could hold their own against half-step third realm powerhouses in direct confrontations. Simrly, Moyu once secured a rare treasure, the Mother Stream Origin Bead. To high-dimensional lifeforms of the Mother Stream lineage, its value equated to a third-realm weapon. With this Mother Stream Origin Bead, Moyu could transform his surroundings into an infinite Mother Stream. Even a half-step third-realm powerhouse would struggle to stop his escape. In battle, few below the half-step third realm could rival him. Over ten factions like Myriad Star Ind operated within the dominion, each capable of defending themselves against half-step third realm powerhouses. Unquestionably, Five Demons was the mightiest among these ten-plus factions. Five cks hovered in a deste high-dimensional space! The auras of the five ck stars intertwined, their light gleaming fiercely. ¡°Five Star Lords!¡± An agitated, slender figure materialized near the five ancient stars. ¡°I¡¯ve discovered a massive mineral deposit in the Primordial Gold Mountains, and it¡¯s drawn arge number of high-dimensional lifeforms.¡± ¡°Massive mineral deposit?¡± The five ck stars instantly coalesced into five figures, each emanating a formidable aura. Their piercing gazes sent chills down the slender figure¡¯s spine. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare deceive you, no matter how brazen I am,¡± the slender figure assured them. ¡°Azure Feather, we¡¯ll naturally share the treasure with you,¡± one of the five figures stated. ¡°Lead the way.¡± ¡°Yes, Star Lord,¡± the slender figure promptly responded. As an Eternal lifeform of the Heart Realm lineage, she had numerous allies. Upon discovering the massive mineral deposits, she knew full well that her and her friends¡¯ factions would struggle to secure 50% of the deposit. Consequently, she called upon Five Demons. The slender figure contemted, When the Five Demons act alone, each is virtually unbeatable against anyone below the half-step third realm. With the five of them working together¡­ they can naturally im the lion¡¯s share of the mineral deposit. Whoosh. Her clone sped towards the Primordial Gold Mountains with Five Demons close behind. Within moments, another figure arrived and surveyed the vacant area. The figure shook his head. I¡¯mte. Five Demons must have received the news and headed for the Primordial Gold Mountains. Many high-dimensional lifeforms were eager to sell information to Five Demons. Five Demons was formidable and had an outstanding reputation. If they truly profited, those who helped guide them would receive a small portion. ¡­ Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming and the others¡¯ forbidden domain covered 30% of the mineral deposit and furiously assaulted the mountain rocks. They steadily collected the excavated Primordial Gold Beads and Chunks, their excitement growing. Another high-dimensional lifeform has arrived. Xu Jingming, the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and the others kept a watchful eye on theirpetitors. Just then, they saw six figures materialize simultaneously. Five Demons? It¡¯s Five Demons? Five Demons is here! The expressions of the high-dimensional lifeforms upying the mineral deposit shifted. Xu Jingming scrutinized the five, having naturally gathered intel on them. All five from the Five Demons belonged to the rare Dark Star school of the Primordial Star lineage. They maintained clones that dwelled extremely close to the Primordial Star year-round. The Primordial Star was the most fearsome celestial body in high-dimensional space. The closer one got, the more devastating its destructive power. They could reside incredibly close to the Primordial Star, a feat even half-step third-realm powerhouses from other schools couldn¡¯t achieve! For instance, Xu Jingming¡ªhailing from the Heart Realm lineage¡ªwould be instantly incinerated into oblivion if he dared approach such proximity. I heard that they encountered each other near the Primordial Star. As it¡¯s rare toe across powerhouses from the Dark Star school, the five agreed to study the Dark Star school together in the future. They migrated from different dominions to the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. Ever since¡­ they act as a unit and usually reside in the void as five star incarnations. They rarely engage in conflicts, Xu Jingming pondered. These five were reclusive and arrogant! Each dared to challenge a half-step third-realm powerhouse in singlebat. With the five united, they wouldn¡¯t stoop to bullying ordinary high-dimensional lifeforms. They would also express gratitude to anyone who aided them. Thus, one Heart Realm powerhouse after another raced to deliver the news. ¡°What? Five Demons?¡± ¡°Five Demons is here too?¡± At that moment, other high-dimensional lifeforms hastened to the scene upon receiving the news, but their hearts quaked in terror at the sight of Five Demons. The five Star Lords surveyed the entire mineral deposit. What a massive mineral deposit. I reckon it surpasses 100 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. Even half-step third-realm powerhouses might be drawn here. The five Star Lords smiled, clearly satisfied with the size of the mineral deposit. ¡°We¡¯ll take half of this mineral deposit!¡± One of the Star Lords dered in amanding tone, ¡°Myriad Star Ind and Moyu, you canpete with the others.¡± Evidently, Myriad Star Ind ounted for 30% and Moyu 20% of the entire mineral deposit! Five Demons had decided to annex the area these two groups upied. Boom! Boom! Boom! Five Demons remained stationary, merely unleashing an invisible domain. Immediately, the surrounding temperature soared, and the rocks shattered. A terrifying force warped and destroyed everything, ripping through the forbidden domain used by the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord. Forbidden domains were weaker in terms of trapping and blocking the enemy. They stood no chance against the five Star Lords¡¯ domains. Whoosh! Whoosh! The water of the Mother Stream around Moyu was torn asunder, exposing the true forms of Moyu, Oroco, and Feixing. ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll yield to the five Star Lords.¡± Moyu bowed his head, fully aware that even a half-step third-realm powerhouse would struggle when Five Demons joined forces. In such a situation, he would have no choice but to flee. Rather than running in a panic, it was better to submit and vie for the remaining shares. Moyu¡¯s side stepped aside. However, Myriad Star Ind stood their ground. ¡°Get lost if you don¡¯t want to die.¡± Another Star Lord frowned and bellowed angrily upon seeing this. The other four Star Lords also red icily at Xu Jingming and the others. From Five Demons¡¯s perspective, unless a half-step third-realm powerhouse emerged in the dominion, they could do as they pleased. They typically scorned bullying the weak, but how could they pass up such a mineral deposit? Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Xu Jingming¡¯s figure rapidly stepped forward, and one split into five illusory Xu Jingmings. Each wielded an ethereal spear. ¡°Five Star Lords, if you wish to die, feel free to attack,¡± the five Xu Jingmings said in unison. Chapter 750 - 750 Xu Jingming vs. Five Demons Planet 750 Xu Jingming vs. Five Demons At that moment, numerous high-dimensional beings surrounding the immense treasure trove stared at Xu Jingming in astonishment. They were well aware of Wu Ming from the Heart Realm lineage, as there were merely a handful of Heart Realm powerhouses throughout the entire dominion. ¡°He¡¯s split into five clones simultaneously. Does he really intend to take on all five Star Lords at once?¡± ¡°No matter how valuable the treasure, one must survive to relish it.¡± ¡°Has he lost his mind?¡± Many high-dimensional beings secretlymunicated, discussing the situation. They found Xu Jingming¡¯s actions unfathomable! Five Demons was famous, having established its reputation through horrifying battles. Xu Jingming was taking on all five of them alone? To these beings, it seemed like a ludicrous and reckless move. The gazes of the five Star Lords fell upon Xu Jingming. Buzz! Their eyes brimmed with unyielding determination. Unfazed by their stares, the expressions on Xu Jingming¡¯s five clones remained unchanged as they continued to re coldly at the five Star Lords. In that instant, no high-dimensional being dared to continue mining. Even the dean and others temporarily halted their activities. Five Demons was too famous. Though the dean and his peers longed for Xu Jingming to triumph, reason told them that the likelihood of his victory was incredibly slim. ¡°Jingming, that¡¯s Five Demons. They¡¯d even dare to face a half-step third-realm powerhouse in singlebat.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we just hand it over?¡± The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord were somewhat hesitant. Their concern wasn¡¯t for themselves; with their forbidden weapons, they could easily protect themselves. They were anxious that the conflict would escte and engulf the human race they supported! There were no low-dimensional races in Five Demons that required protection. ¡°Dean, don¡¯t worry,¡± Xu Jingming assured via voice transmission, his confidence unwavering. ¡°Interesting, very interesting.¡± The five Star Lords studied Xu Jingming. ¡°It¡¯s been ages since a high-dimensional being dared to provoke all five of us at once,¡± one of the Star Lords remarked with a grin. ¡°Thest time we joined forces was when we battled Ancient Tree World Lord. We lost that fight to him.¡± Within this dominion, there were three half-step third-realm powerhouses, and Thearch Dragon Ind Lord boasted the most formidable background! The mightiest among them was Ancient Tree World Lord! When Five Demons¡¯s members united, they were unafraid even of a half-step third-realm powerhouse. They had shed with Ancient Tree World Lord in the past, a battle so cataclysmic it left the world in ruins. ¡°I recognize you. Myriad Star Ind¡¯s Wu Ming, a youngster who ascended to the Eternal realm a mere 10,000 years ago,¡± sneered a short and rotund Star Lord. ¡°If you¡¯re bold enough to provoke us, you must be prepared to face the consequences.¡± The five Star Lords grinned. Abruptly, dark star projections materialized around them, and golden mes surged forward¡ªdirectly towards Xu Jingming! As the mes spread, rocks were incinerated and pulverized. The Primordial Gold Beads started melting under the golden mes¡¯ heat. Even the void itself burned, reaching deep into the Heart Realm. The Dark Star Fire is a unique me exclusive to the Celestial Body lineage¡¯s Dark Star school, ranking among the top three mes within the innumerable schools of the Primordial Star. Xu Jingming knew this. The potency of the Dark Star Fire hinged on its wielder. In the hands of a Firstborn realm high-dimensional being, its power would naturally be insignificant. However, Five Demons had amassed immense knowledge. When the five of them unleashed the Dark Star Fire simultaneously, they could incinerate spacetime, the Heart Realm, and everything in their path. Even Natuo would be reduced to ashes. ¡°Wu Ming is far too presumptuous. How dare he defy Five Demons?¡± ¡°If you wish to die, feel free to attack. How could he be so insolent toward Five Demons? Words invite disaster.¡± ¡°He¡¯s just overconfident.¡± The hearts of the onlooking high-dimensional beings trembled with trepidation. Simultaneously, they observed Xu Jingming¡¯s end, all believing that Myriad Star Ind¡¯s Wu Ming would lose at least a few clones, if not all of them¡ªresulting in hisplete annihtion. ¡°Jingming, why don¡¯t you seek refuge in the forbidden domain?¡± the dean suggested. ¡°There¡¯s no need.¡± Confronted by the fearsome golden mes, the eyes of the five Xu Jingmings zed with excitement. He had developed his psychic spear technique, the Golden Halberd, but had yet to find a worthy adversary! He believed that the Golden Halberd¡¯s first strike was mightier than even Granddreamer¡¯s ultimate move, and it could effortlessly y Natuo. He hadn¡¯t even needed to use his second attack. Regardless of Five Demons¡¯s collective strength, individually, they hadn¡¯t reached the half-step third realm! They were the perfect targets. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! As the five illusory Xu Jingmings¡ªeach wielding a phantom spear¡ªapproached the golden mes, they transformed into five dazzling beams of light that plunged into the golden inferno, barreling straight toward the five Star Lords. It was the Golden Halberd¡¯s first move¡ªThunderbolt! In the sea of Dark Star Fire, the light emanating from Xu Jingming¡¯s five clones possessed an astonishing prative force, ripping through the mes. As he executed this maneuver, his entire body radiated light. He became one with the spear! The Dark Star Fire couldn¡¯t prate the whirlingyer of light to harm Xu Jingming. Huh? The five Star Lords were taken aback when they saw this, unleashing terrifying beams of light at Xu Jingming. As members of the same school who had trained together for ages, their techniques were strikingly simr. However, even though Xu Jingming¡ªnow transformed into light¡ªwas slightly slower, he still reached the five Star Lords. The five spear-wielding phantom figures tore through the five Star Lords in a sh. ¡°Did he really just strike the five Star Lords?¡± The many high-dimensional beings watching couldn¡¯t believe their eyes. They initially assumed that Xu Jingming¡¯s clones would be annihted by the Dark Star Fire and other means, but who could have imagined that Myriad Star Ind¡¯s Wu Ming could rip through the five Star Lords despite such daunting obstacles? The five Star Lords quivered, with the short and rotund Star Lord trembling even more. He murmured, ¡°That truly hurts.¡± ¡°It targets not the body but the mind?¡± The other Star Lords also regarded Xu Jingming. ¡°Regrettably, our Dark Star lineage has cultivated to an extraordinary depth. Our bodies and minds are intimately connected, as if our minds are sheathed in armor. You seek to shatter our minds? Hmph, that¡¯s far from sufficient!¡± The Star Lords simultaneously fixed their gazes on Xu Jingming, their expressions growing stern. Xu Jingming¡¯s five illusory clones stood at a distance, each gripping a phantom spear, their expressions growing even more serious. ¡°Five Demons certainly lives up to its reputation,¡± Xu Jingming remarked, his eyes fixed on them. ¡°I needed only a single strike to kill Natuo. I never imagined that the same move would merely inflict minor injuries on the five of you.¡± ¡°He killed Natuo?¡± ¡°The five Star Lords sustained injuries in a one-on-five battle?¡± The nearby high-dimensional beings were dumbfounded. What kind of day was this, witnessing such an extraordinary spectacle? ¡°No wonder you had the audacity to provoke all five of us,¡± the short and rotund Star Lord said, smiling. ¡°However, we¡¯ve already recovered from your so-called minor injuries in the blink of an eye.¡± Their bodies nourished their minds, and their physical forms were their most potent assets. A half-step third-realm powerhouse had to expend considerable effort just to destroy their bodies. With their rtively weaker minds protected by their robust bodies, they possessed exceptional resilience and regenerative capabilities. ¡°In terms of individual strength, you¡¯re likely the most formidable being in the entire South Pavilion 3609 Dominion below the half-step third realm,¡± another Star Lord dered. ¡°However, you¡¯re still doomed to fail for daring to challenge the five of us simultaneously.¡± ¡°You should take pride in losing to the five of us in a one-on-five confrontation.¡± ¡°Attack.¡± The auras of the five Star Lords shifted, transforming them into five enormous ck, burning celestial bodies. They were colossal, tearing open the fabric of reality. The surrounding rocks crumbled like quicksand, dissolving into liquid. The auras of the five ck celestial bodies were undeniably more potent than before. Boom! Boom! Five dark stars hurtled toward Xu Jingming simultaneously. Before they could reach Xu Jingming, the surrounding spacetime warped andpressed drastically. High-dimensional lifeforms at a distance struggled to maintain their footing. They felt various chaotic forces within the void interfering, as spacetime constantly distorted and shifted. ¡°Revealing your true forms?¡± The five Xu Jingmings grew even more excited. ¡°Very good, excellent.¡± The five spear-wielding Xu Jingmings converged their auras, transforming into five beams of light¡ªlike the sole glimmers in the darkness of night. Though they appeared gentle, they were capable of tearing through the shadows. The second move of Golden Halberd¡ªLuminous Ember! This was the second move Xu Jingming had deduced from studying the silver parchment¡¯s spearmanship. This move clearly ced a much greater burden on his mind and consciousness, allowing Xu Jingming to use only seven clones simultaneously. For example, the first move, Thunderbolt, taxed the mind significantly less. Xu Jingming could have dozens of clones use it at the same time. Luminous Ember required channeling adequate mental strength. Light amp to illuminate my heart and vanquish the darkness. The five lights seemed gentle, but they were unstoppable! When the five lights touched the five dark stars, they prated them forcefully. The process of the lights piercing through them was the process of obliterating all darkness. ¡°What move is this?¡± ¡°How is that possible?¡± ¡°Could he be a half-step third-realm powerhouse from the psychic lineage?¡± The five Star Lords were horrified as their minds were shattered by the light. Their bodies were their strongest aspect, and even though their bodies protected their minds, their minds remained rtively weak. They were more fearful of half-step third-realm powerhouses of the Heart Realm lineage. Thankfully, the entire South Pavilion 3609 Dominion didn¡¯t have any half-step third-realm powerhouses of the Heart Realm lineage. From their perspective, although Xu Jingming¡¯s previous move¡ªThunderbolt¡ªwas formidable enough, it still couldn¡¯t threaten them. They had also encountered Heart Realm powerhouses at this level. However, the might of the second move, Luminous Ember, was terrifying. It even led them to believe that¡­ the other party was a half-step third-realm Heart Realm powerhouse. ¡°We¡¯re screwed.¡± The five Star Lords realized this in that instant. The light seemed slow, but it rapidly prated the five dark stars, bringing them to a halt. Merely observing the five lights from a distance made the hearts of numerous high-dimensional lifeforms tremble in fear. ¡°Is this Jingming?¡± The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord found it hard to believe. Even though they had heard from Xu Jingming that he had killed Natuo with a single strike, the scene before them was still too astonishing. The five lights merged into Xu Jingming¡¯s body. Xu Jingming furrowed his brow slightly, gazing in the direction of the Primordial Star. The five Star Lords also have other clones. Having forged such karma, Xu Jingming could naturally sense the other clones of Five Demons¡¯s members. They each have one clone extremely close to the Primordial Star and one or two clones in other dominions. I can¡¯t reach the Primordial Star at all. Once I appear, I¡¯ll be instantly incinerated. Xu Jingming knew this. Five Demons belonged to the Primordial Star lineage and the Dark Star school, so they could get very close. Xu Jingming, of the Heart Realm lineage, wasn¡¯t suited for the harsh environment near the Primordial Star. Even though he had reached the half-step third realm, the Primordial Star would obliterate him if he dared to approach that closely! Even if half-step third-realm powerhouses can barely reach it, their strength will be significantly diminished in the harsh environment. As for Five Demons, they will thrive like fish in water. Xu Jingming had an epiphany. No wonder they¡¯ve acted so brazenly for so long. Having clones extremely close to the Primordial Star was Five Demons¡¯s greatest reliance for survival. However, they¡¯re nothing to worry about. They can only hide there. If they dare toe out and fight me, I can still easily kill them, Xu Jingming thought. Xu Jingming strode toward the five massive, motionless dark stars. As he approached, the other high-dimensional lifeforms watched. None of them dared to disturb him. At this moment, Xu Jingming¡¯s status in this dominion had already surpassed that of Five Demons! He was close to the half-step third realm! Chapter 751 - 751 Appearance of Thearch Dragon Island Lord 751 Appearance of Thearch Dragon Ind Lord The corpses of the clones were horrifying in their potential; they could be repurposed into immensely powerful weapons. Xu Jingming stared at the five dark stars, realizing that Five Demons must have paid an exorbitant price to create such formidable clones. They might even want to reim these lifeless bodies. Aside from their minds and consciousnesses being annihted, the clones¡¯ bodies remained unscathed. If Five Demons desired to recover them and invested some effort in nurturing and repairing the clones, it would be rtively simple to restore them. Whoosh. Xu Jingming waved his hand and collected the five clone corpses. Numerous higher-dimensional beings witnessed this event, etching it into their memories as something they would never forget. ¡°The infamous Five Demons was actually vanquished by Wu Ming of Myriad Star Ind. They lost five against one. Just how powerful is Wu Ming?¡± ¡°Could he have advanced to the half-step third realm? It would make sense for someone from the Heart Realm lineage at that level to defeat the Five Demons.¡± ¡°But if he¡¯s truly at the half-step third realm, wouldn¡¯t he have monopolized the entire mineral deposit? It¡¯s impossible for him to only take 30%, right?¡± Whispers spread among the various factions near the vast mineral deposits. They couldn¡¯t bear to part with the mineral resources, but they feared Xu Jingming! He had in Natuo with a single blow. In a one-on-five confrontation, Five Demons¡¯s clones were vanquished. Naturally, they were terrified of Xu Jingming! ¡°Has Jingming¡¯s power truly reached this extent?¡± The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord couldn¡¯t believe it. He was incredibly formidable! Xu Jingming¡¯s growth had been rapid, and his strength was now awe-inspiring. He had single-handedly defeated Five Demons! In the entire dominion, Xu Jingming was the closest to reaching the half-step third realm. At the same time, a surge of tion washed over the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and the others! This was because such a remarkable and fearsome being was part of their human race and their most trusted ally. ¡°Dean.¡± Xu Jingming strode back and dered, ¡°Resume mining.¡± ¡°Jingming, have you attained the half-step third realm?¡± Tower Master inquired through a voice transmission. ¡°If you truly have, it would be reasonable for us to im the entirerge mineral deposit.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t reached the half-step third realm,¡± Xu Jingming responded via voice transmission. Once one¡¯s umtion reached a specific threshold, a higher-dimensional body could fully dominate the spatialyer. When that urred, they could peer into the fifth dimension¡¯s timeline. Only then would one be deemed worthy of the title half-step third realm. As Xu Jingming¡¯s power grew, he sensed that his Heart Realm body¡¯s foray into the spatialyer was expanding. However, it still hadn¡¯t epassed the entireyer, let alone possess the ability to pry into the timeline. The potency of the Golden Halberd he forged surpassed expectations solely because he had cultivated the Heart Realm¡¯s highly offensive psychic weapon school and grasped a spear technique left behind by an Ultimate being. ¡°30% of the mineral deposits is sufficient. Dig quickly.¡± The dean had already unleashed the forbidden domain¡¯s power andmenced mining. ¡°We¡¯ve dealt with Five Demons. The next challenger could be a half-step third-realm powerhouse.¡± ¡°You defeated Five Demons in a one-on-five battle. I genuinely believed you had reached the half-step third realm, Jingming.¡± Tower Master shook his head and resumed mining with fervor. ¡°With your strength, Myriad Star Ind¡¯s standing in the dominion has be increasingly secure.¡± Ind Lord grinned broadly. ¡°In my view, as long as Jingming concentrates on his cultivation, I have no doubt he will reach the half-step third realm eventually.¡± Upon witnessing Xu Jingming vanquish Five Demons single-handedly, the higher-dimensional beings present either suspected that he had already attained the half-step third realm or believed he was on the verge of achieving it. ¡­ The Primordial Star was the greatest celestial body in high-dimensional space. Regardless of the spacetime, timeline, or dominion, the Primordial Star illuminated them all! High-dimensional lifeforms of the Primordial Star lineage yearned to draw closer to the Primordial Star, but no matter how near they ventured, they still sensedyers of spacetime separating them from the celestial giant! Only the sporadic bursts of Primordial Star me allowed them to feel as though the Primordial Star was within their grasp. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The surging Primordial Star me repeatedly dissipated and engulfed the surrounding area. A pce floated in this realm, home to Five Demons. ¡°That Myriad Star Ind¡¯s Wu Ming is a true monster,¡± the members of Five Demons concurred as they gathered while the Primordial Star me washed over them time after time, providing an intense sense offort. Naturally, they didn¡¯t want to venture any closer. At their current distance, they felt at ease, but if they approached further, they would experience excruciating pain. ¡°I¡¯vebored for years to create a total of three clones, and now I¡¯ve lost one.¡± The short and rotund Star Lord shook his head, feeling the sting. ¡°Having only two clones, losing one hurts even more.¡± ¡°I suspect Wu Ming is a half-step third-realm powerhouse of the Heart Realm lineage.¡± ¡°Yes, I also believe he¡¯s a half-step third-realm powerhouse from the Heart Realm lineage. How else could he have obliterated our clones¡¯ minds and consciousnesses?¡± Five Demons had encountered numerous powerhouses and battled many from the Heart Realm lineage! In their opinion, no one below the half-step third realm could vanquish their clones! ¡°Since Wu Ming of Myriad Star Ind isn¡¯t willing to publicly admit it, we don¡¯t have to concern ourselves with that. More importantly¡­ we must devise a way to retrieve our clones¡¯ corpses.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll likely have to trade valuable treasures to acquire them.¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s worth buying as long as it costs less than one drop of Abyssal Mother Blood.¡± The quintet deliberated. Their top priority was to purchase the corpses of the five clones. Any dy could prove disastrous if the clone corpses were transformed into weapons. At this point, they harbored no further ambitions for any substantial treasure trove! With Xu Jingming in the mix, victory was unattainable! ****** Xu Jingming and the others imed 30% of the vast mineral deposit. Previously, other factions believed that Myriad Star Ind was too greedy to dare take so much! Now, they felt Myriad Star Ind was too magnanimous to only im so little! Hadn¡¯t the Five Demons immediately staked out 50% upon arrival? Given Wu Ming¡¯s strength, 30% seemed hardly excessive. Boom! Boom! Boom! The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord were ecstatic as they fervently excavated the Primordial Gold. Meanwhile, other factions were embroiled in conflict. With so many factions converging, it was only natural they would fiercely vie for their share. Suddenly¡ª A terrifying aura permeated the entire mineral deposit. All the high-dimensional lifeforms, including Xu Jingming, turned their attention to the sight of a massive ck alien beast towing avish carriage through the void towards them. This alien beast was cloaked in ck scales, its aura instilling fear and dread in the high-dimensional lifeforms present. A gaunt figure sat in the carriage, his detached gaze sweeping across those assembled. ¡°Thearch Dragon Ind Lord!¡± All the high-dimensional lifeforms recognized the individual. Xu Jingming did as well. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord was famed for possessing a half-step third-realm mount¡ªThearch Dragon! Having a Thearch Dragon pull his carriage was his signature. In terms of strength, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord was rtively unremarkable among half-step third-realm powerhouses, but when it came to background, none in the neighboring dominions could rival him. He was a personal disciple of a third-realm entity, a fact Xu Jingming was well aware of. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord was overbearing, and all half-step third-realm powerhouses in the surrounding dominions, including the Abyss Overlords, had to yield to him! ¡°What a bountiful treasure trove.¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord smiled, eliciting an involuntary positive impression from the high-dimensional lifeforms present. Simultaneously, an invisible force emanated, engulfing the entire mineral deposit. Crack! Crack! Innumerable rocks shattered, and a multitude of Primordial Gold Beads and Primordial Gold Chunks soared into the air. The entire deposit was instantaneously mined, with all the Primordial Gold hurtling toward Thearch Dragon Ind Lord. At that moment, all the high-dimensional lifeforms were seething with envy and anxiety as they watched, but they were powerless to act. ¡°He can actually extract all the Primordial Gold in an instant.¡± The expressions of the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Xu Jingming shifted subtly. Mining wasn¡¯t a simple task; it required a gradual approach, but Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s excavation was astoundingly swift. In just a few seconds, everything had been mined! ¡°Jingming, don¡¯t provoke Thearch Dragon Ind Lord. He has nothing to fear, and he could annihte our entire human race in a fit of rage. Plus, he has a third-realm existence backing him¡­ Even if we can kill him, the third-realm existence can revive him,¡± the dean immediately cautioned via voice transmission. ¡°Those half-step third-realm powerhouses aren¡¯t eager to provoke him either.¡± ¡°I understand,¡± Xu Jingming responded via voice transmission. ¡°Dean, you¡¯re overestimating me. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord is a true half-step third realm after all. I can¡¯t harm him in the slightest. Besides, he¡¯s renowned for possessing countless treasures!¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord had an abundance of treasures¡ªeven those pulling his carriage were all half-step third-realm mounts. Who wouldn¡¯t be envious and jealous? ¡°Yes, quite a substantial mineral deposit.¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord observed the vast number of Primordial Gold Beads and Primordial Gold Chunks hovering before him. ¡°There¡¯s a total of about 300,000 Primordial Gold Beads.¡± All the high-dimensional lifeforms were enticed, but none dared to challenge him. They also scrutinized Wu Ming from Myriad Star Ind, suspecting that¡­ Wu Ming might be a half-step third realm as well. Would Wu Ming just stand by and do nothing? This Thearch Dragon Ind Lord is a genuine half-step third-realm powerhouse, and he¡¯s notorious for his vast collection of treasures! He undoubtedly has all sorts of life-preserving items. It would be madness to provoke him. Xu Jingming was well aware of this. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s gaze shifted and settled on Xu Jingming in the distance. He grinned. ¡°You defeated Five Demons singlehandedly. Remarkable.¡± Xu Jingming was slightly taken aback. Given Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s reputation for arrogance, his affability was unexpected. Not wanting to appear impolite, Xu Jingming promptly replied, ¡°Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, you tter me. I merely excel in psychic weapons and happen to counteract them effectively.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be modest. You defeated Five Demons just 10,000 years after reaching the Eternal realm. I¡¯ve never seen anyone progress so rapidly, even while I was with my Master,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lordmended with a smile. ¡°Your talent is extraordinary.¡± ¡°Brother Wu Ming, with your aptitude, it likely won¡¯t be long before you effortlessly attain the half-step third realm,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord said congenially. ¡°You discovered this mineral deposit first, so it wouldn¡¯t be fitting for me to monopolize it. How about this? We¡¯ll divide the deposit equally.¡± Having said that, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord gestured, and half of the Primordial Gold Beads and Chunks floating in front of him soared toward Xu Jingming. This sight left the surrounding high-dimensional lifeforms dumbstruck. Xu Jingming was also quite surprised. He was giving him half of the mineral deposit just like that? Chapter 752 - 752 Thearch Dragon Island Lord and Master 752 Thearch Dragon Ind Lord and Master Xu Jingming remainedposed as he gazed at the multitude of Primordial Gold Beads and Chunks hovering before him. After all, he possessed a treasure like the silver parchment; these Primordial Gold pieces were merely the cherry on top. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, are you displeased that I didn¡¯t present you with enough gifts?¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord inquired with a grin. ¡°No, no, it¡¯s too generous! Since you have offered it, I won¡¯t be overly formal and will dly ept it,¡± Xu Jingming replied, stowing the Primordial Gold in front of him. This disy elicited envious, jealous twitches from the numerous high-dimensional lifeforms present. Even the dean and the others found it challenging to amass wealth equal to a mere drop of Abyssal Mother Blood. Encountering vast mineral deposits meant contending with various factions vying for the resources. umting wealth was a herculean task. Xu Jingming had just pocketed an astonishing 60 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood worth of wealth. Who among those present didn¡¯t feel envious? Why is Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, known for his overbearing and insolent behavior towards half-step third-realm powerhouses from surrounding dominions, being so amicable with Myriad Star Ind¡¯s Wu Ming? He casually handed over 60 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood? Indeed. He single-handedly vanquished Five Demons in a mere 10,000 years! Wu Ming is truly formidable. The high-dimensional lifeforms present kept their thoughts to themselves, not daring to speak up. They silently observed the unfolding events. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s smile beamed brightly. He didn¡¯t exhibit the rumored overbearing and unreasonable demeanor as he continued, ¡°I heard about a significant mineral deposit appearing in the Primordial Gold Mountains, so I hastened here. I initially assumed it was a trivial mining matter, but who would¡¯ve thought I¡¯d encounter you, Brother Wu Ming? It¡¯s a pleasant surprise.¡± ¡°Ind Lord, your praise is undeserved,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Not at all. Our dominion is fortunate to have a powerhouse like you, Brother Wu Ming. As a fellow member of this dominion, I¡¯m naturally delighted. Oh, by the way, I n to visit Feather Fire City soon. Would you care to join me?¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord asked, adding, ¡°You¡¯re familiar with Feather Fire City, right, Brother Wu Ming?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I have a clone en route to Feather Fire City. There¡¯s no need to inconvenience yourself, Ind Lord.¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord nodded with a smile. ¡°Very well. Brother Wu Ming, if you ever require assistance, don¡¯t hesitate to visit Thearch Dragon Ind and ry your message. At the very least, I hold some sway in the surrounding dominions.¡± ¡°Thank you, Ind Lord,¡± Xu Jingming expressed his gratitude. With a slight nod, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord guided the carriage out of this space-time region, vanishing from the Primordial Gold Mountains. ¡°Dean, let¡¯s depart,¡± Xu Jingming suggested, ncing at the apprehensive high-dimensional lifeforms around him. He entered the Heart Realm with the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord, leaving the area behind. In the Heart Realm. The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord couldn¡¯t resist asking. ¡°Jingming, why is Thearch Dragon Ind Lord so cordial towards you?¡± Spacetime Ind Lord queried. ¡°I¡¯m not sure. This is our first meeting,¡± Xu Jingming responded. ¡°His notoriety for domineering behavior precedes him. Why would he be so friendly to you¡­¡± Eternal Tower Master couldn¡¯t help but wonder. The dean furrowed his brow and said, ¡°Half-step third-realm powerhouses can scrutinize the timeline and delve into both past and future! Thus, they possess knowledge of countless secrets. They can even peer into the future and uncover things you¡¯re unaware of.¡± Xu Jingming was taken aback. Could it be that they had genuinely unearthed one of his secrets? What significant secret did he possess? If the secret of the silver parchment were to be revealed, it would likely be seized. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because of some undisclosed secret that he¡¯s so congenial,¡± the dean cautioned. ¡°Thearch Dragon Ind Lord typically treats other half-step third-realm powerhouses with contempt. Even if you were to be a half-step third-realm powerhouse, there¡¯d be no rationale for his courtesy. Besides, you haven¡¯t even broken through yet.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I¡¯m naturally suspicious when there¡¯s no apparent motive for him to seek my favor. That¡¯s why I declined his invitation to apany him to Feather Fire City.¡± Cordiality towards an unfamiliar powerhouse was one thing, but Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be on guard when presented with such an extravagant gift for seemingly no reason. 60 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood constituted a vast fortune. Even for third-realm weapons, the average ones were priced around 30 to 50 drops. However, Xu Jingming required third-realm weapons from the Heart Realm lineage, whichmanded a higher cost. Considering he still needed to trade for legacies, he had no immediate ns to purchase third-realm weapons. ¡°It¡¯s quite possible he¡¯s luring you in.¡± Eternal Tower Master agreed. ¡°He may have deliberately shown goodwill and extended an invitation before springing a trap.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t fret. I¡¯ll maintain a safe distance from these half-step third-realm powerhouses until I reach that level,¡± Xu Jingming assured. ¡°Speaking of which, this Primordial Gold is incredibly valuable. How should we divide it?¡± ¡°This is a gift from Thearch Dragon Ind Lord,¡± the dean reminded, shaking his head. ¡°We can distribute what we excavated earlier evenly. As for the gift from Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, it¡¯s rightfully yours.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s yours by right,¡± Tower Master concurred. Spacetime Ind Lord was also unwilling to exploit him. Years of cultivation had sharpened their minds repeatedly. They wouldpete for minerals but never covet the treasures of their peers. ¡°How about this?¡± Xu Jingming, perceiving hisrades¡¯ mindset, proposed with a smile. ¡°I¡¯ll lend each of you ten drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. You can repay me gradually in the future.¡± The dean pondered for a moment and suggested, ¡°We¡¯ll assess the avable third-realm legacies once you reach Feather Fire City. In truth, we shouldn¡¯t be greedy when trading for legacies.¡± ¡°In due course, I might need to borrow two or three drops of Abyssal Mother Blood,¡± Eternal Tower Master admitted with a grin. He was amenable to borrowing a small amount, as he could gradually save up and repay it. He was reluctant to owe too much. ¡°Agreed,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°Shall we head back now?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s return to Myriad Star Ind,¡± the dean replied, smiling. ¡°We¡¯ve reaped a substantial haul this time.¡± Before Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s arrival, they had already mined a considerable amount. Coupled with Xu Jingming¡¯s willingness to lend from his newfound wealth, they possessed ample liquidity. Whoosh. And so, with high spirits, Xu Jingming and the others departed from the Primordial Gold Mountains and made their way back to Myriad Star Ind. ****** In a secluded residence on Thearch Dragon Ind. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord sat alone upon his throne, eyes icy as he observed the timeline and the hazy future. ¡°The future we half-step third-realm powerhouses can see is limited,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord muttered to himself. ¡°And the future is rife with countless variables. The likelihood of many thingsing to pass is incredibly low. ¡°But¡­ ¡°This Wu Ming?¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s expression grew serious. ¡°When I first encountered him in the Primordial Gold Mountains and witnessed him ying the Five Demons clones in the past. I also glimpsed his future. ¡°I¡¯ve scrutinized his future branches three times in a row. ¡°He bes an invincible half-step third realm for every branch.¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s eyes were grave. ¡°This doesn¡¯t add up!¡± ¡°The future hasn¡¯t urred, so there should be variables. However, this Wu Ming seems to be shielded by an unseen force. I can¡¯t detect any possibility of stopping him,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord pondered. ¡°What is this invisible force?¡± ¡°Is it truly talent?¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord considered. ¡°Or is there a third-realm entity safeguarding him?¡± Why was he willing to abandon his master and venture to a remote location like the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion? It was because staying by his master¡¯s side wasn¡¯t a simple task. Even with assistance, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord was deemed exceptionally remarkable among his master¡¯s rtives and friends for cultivating from a low-dimensional lifeform to the half-step third realm. For instance, some genuinely mediocre individualscked any talent on the evolutionary path. Why did I run to the South Pavilion dominion? It¡¯s because Master¡¯s rtives and friends rely on his reputation to do as they please. Without adequate mental fortitude and willpower, true immortality is a form of torment, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord mused. In the endless march of time, the minds of Master¡¯s rtives and friends slowly deteriorate and warp¡­ Master can grant them eternal life, but he can¡¯t provide them with a powerful mind and will. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord contemted, I vaguely sense that Wu Ming¡¯s talent is extraordinarily high. How long have I lived? I¡¯ve seen innumerable prodigies by Master¡¯s side, in Feather Fire City and countless other locations, but I¡¯ve never encountered someone like Wu Ming. Such a monstrous figure is either tremendously terrifying on their own or has a horrifying force supporting them. We can¡¯t be adversaries. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord had casually spied on the future the moment they met and immediately relinquished half of the Primordial Gold. He was afraid. He feared that Wu Ming would harbor resentment against him and bring cmity upon him in the future! He was reputed to be domineering, but he was powerless to change it. His strength was rtively unremarkable among half-step third-realm powerhouses, and he didn¡¯t wish to constantly leech off his master. Consequently, he naturally had to deploy his most potent weapon¡ªbackground! Depending on his background, he frequently managed to profit when vying with other half-step third-realm powerhouses for treasures! As long as he didn¡¯t push them too far, the other half-step third-realm powerhouses would grant him some leeway. Only by profiting repeatedly could he amass such wealth and possess numerous treasures. He owned a vast array of treasures. The outside world believed they were conferred by his master, but in reality, his master had bestowed only two. The rest were umted by him. I can¡¯t bully such an exceptionally menacing entity, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord thought. His domineering and impudent behavior depended on his opponent. ¡°Mujin.¡± A voice echoed in Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s mind. ¡°Master.¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord jolted, his face lighting up with delight and profound respect. This voice belonged to his most significant supporter and the being he admired above all else. ¡°You¡¯ve done well. Stay away from Wu Ming. It¡¯s best to keep your distance from him. The chaos he incites could bring harm to you,¡± the voice warned. ¡°Even I can¡¯t discern his true nature clearly.¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s heart clenched. ¡°Master, I understand.¡± ¡­ In an expansivendscape. A towering figure sat alone, gazing upon the world. Mujin¡¯s self-cultivation to the half-step third realm demonstrates exceptional mental fortitude and willpower. There¡¯s no need for me to be concerned. The towering figure¡¯s eyes brimmed with deep sorrow. But my rtives¡­ Having lived for eons, they can no longer preserve their true selves. Their minds are decaying and warping. The towering figure was despondent, but there was nothing he could do. Very few high-dimensional lifeforms pursued the Heart Realm lineage because cultivating the mind was an arduous task. For instance, Xu Jingming had endured immense hardship and spent over a thousand years to gain basic mastery of the Heart Realm Force. ¡°The ones I care for the most are gued by corrupted and distorted minds that are beyond my control,¡± the towering figure whispered. ¡°Even as a third realm being, am I not still powerless?¡± Chapter 753 - 753 Visit 753 Visit On Myriad Star Ind, a meeting was underway, with Xu Jingming, the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord in attendance. ¡°We¡¯ve reaped quite the harvest in the Primordial Gold Mountains over the past few centuries,¡± the dean marveled. ¡°Each of us got around 8,000 Primordial Gold Beads from the various deposits, worth more than three drops of Abyssal Mother Blood.¡± ¡°I got more than that,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. ¡°That¡¯s a gift from Thearch Dragon Ind Lord. You earned it with your personal strength, so we can¡¯t ask to share it,¡± Eternal Tower Master said with a grin. This was the way high-dimensional human lifeforms divvied up their spoils of war. Anyone who made a contribution received an equal share, while anything earned through individual effort belonged solely to them. ¡°When we go to Feather Fire City to exchange for legacies, we can always borrow from you if we¡¯re short,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord added cheerfully, her eyes lighting up with visions of a bright future. ording to Feather Fire City¡¯s rules, acquiring legacies required one drop of Abyssal Mother Blood for the first attempt, two drops for the second, and so on, doubling each time. Their current wealth allowed them at least two exchanges. Furthermore, they could always borrow from the exceedingly wealthy Xu Jingming if needed. ¡°Life has never been sofortable for us humans.¡± Eternal Tower Master sighed, remembering his own brush with the Abyss. Back then, their living conditions had been abysmal. But once they discovered the scientific ruins, humanity¡¯s fortunes took a turn for the better. ¡°The future will be even brighter,¡± Xu Jingming assured them. ¡°Anyway, now that we¡¯re done with the Primordial Gold Mountains, isn¡¯t it time we all visited Feather Fire City?¡± The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord exchanged nods of agreement. Naturally, they all coveted a third-realm legacy and dreamed of securing one. ¡°Can we just send a clone to learn the legacy? Will a Firstborn realm clone suffice?¡± the dean inquired. ¡°Absolutely,¡± Xu Jingming confirmed. ¡°Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms can learn third-realm legacies too. Plus, carrying a Firstborn puts less strain on me, and the Heart Realm¡¯s teleportation range will be greater.¡± The more powerful and numerous the lifeforms he transported, the greater the burden on the Heart Realm¡¯s teleportation. ¡°We should all send a Firstborn realm clone,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord suggested. The dean and Tower Master agreed. Since their aim was to learn legacies in Feather Fire City, there was no need to send their true selves. ¡°See if Senior Brother Redmond wants toe along,¡± Xu Jingming proposed. ¡°Redmond? He¡¯s still at the Firstborn realm¡¯s limit but should be close to the Eternal realm. Should we let him study the third-realm legacy once he reaches the Eternal realm?¡± the dean wondered, hesitant. A proponent of steady progress, he believed in taking things one step at a time. As the first high-dimensional Eternal lifeform among humans, the dean had once endured harsh living conditions. He had learned to make the most of every resource he acquired! Given his nature, he would undoubtedly rely on his own abilities to reach the Eternal realm first and seek new legacies only when his growth began to stagnate significantly. ¡°I think we should ask Senior Brother Redmond himself and let him decide,¡± Xu Jingming said. The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord all agreed. Before long, Redmond arrived and received the news. ¡°What?¡± Redmond was taken aback. ¡°Feather Fire City in that distant dominion has 128 third-realm legacies and 3,000 basic ones? The Eight Directions Map is just one of those 3,000 basics? I can choose any third-realm legacy to learn?¡± The opportunity seemed too good to be true, leaving Redmond feeling overwhelmed. ¡°We¡¯ve talked it over. Since you¡¯re only in the Firstborn realm,¡± the dean exined, ¡°you only need to exchange for one third-realm legacy. As for the cost, Jingming can lend it to you temporarily.¡± ¡°That¡¯s more than enough. One third-realm legacy will suffice. I haven¡¯t even established my inner universe yet. If I want to study a third-realm legacy, I need to concentrate on just one,¡± Redmond quickly replied. He was aware of his limitations. Reaching the Eternal realm was already challenging enough, so trying to grasp multiple third-realm legacies simultaneously could cause interference. Redmond had once considered himself a matchless genius and held great confidence. However, after witnessing Xu Jingming¡¯s meteoric rise, Redmond realized that he was merely a genius among his kind, while Xu Jingming stood as the ultimate prodigy across innumerable dominions. Inparison, Redmond paled. ¡°So, you¡¯re set on going to Feather Fire City?¡± the dean inquired. ¡°Yeah.¡± Redmond nodded. ¡°I¡¯m sure I¡¯ll find what I¡¯m looking for among the 128 third-realm legacies. I can¡¯t pass up this opportunity.¡± Turning to Xu Jingming, Redmond said earnestly, ¡°I can only borrow a drop of Abyssal Mother Blood temporarily. I know it¡¯ll be tough to repay you in a short time.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it,¡± Xu Jingming replied, smiling. ¡°Just send a clone to learn the legacy in Feather Fire City. There¡¯s no need for your true body.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Redmond agreed. Eternal Tower Master asked, ¡°Redmond, how long do you think it¡¯ll take you to reach the Eternal realm?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve had everyone¡¯s help, and Ind Lord has given me guidance in cosmic spacetime many times,¡± Redmond replied. ¡°I¡¯ve also learned the Eight Directions Map, so my knowledge is steadily growing. I feel close to establishing it, but whenever I try, I feel like I¡¯m just short.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t rush,¡± Spacetime Ind Lord advised. ¡°Every time you feel that close, it means you¡¯re not ready. Stay calm and prepare yourself slowly. Once you¡¯ve gathered enough knowledge in every aspect, you¡¯ll naturally break through.¡± Redmond nodded. ¡°By the way, Redmond, you need to be cautious for now,¡± the dean warned gravely. ¡°Even when dealing with the natural high-dimensional lifeforms on the ind, stay vignt.¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Redmond asked, puzzled. The dean exined their recent expedition to the Primordial Gold Mountains, not withholding any details. ¡°We found a considerable number of treasures. Jingming even killed the five clones from Five Demons on his own. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord rewarded him with 60 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. I suspect every faction in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion has their eyes on Jingming now.¡± Redmond blinked. What was the dean talking about? ¡°Sixty drops of Abyssal Mother Blood can be exchanged for a third-realm weapon! Wealth attracts danger, and we can¡¯t predict the chaos these 60 drops might cause. We need to be on guard for now,¡± the dean added. ¡°Jingming has numerous clones in the Heart Realm lineage, so it won¡¯t be easy for a half-step third realm to tackle him. If someone truly goes all-out, they¡¯ll definitely set traps,¡± Eternal Tower Master chimed in. ¡°We, as fellow humans, must not burden Jingming.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Redmond looked at Xu Jingming, finding his junior brother even more enigmatic. He had witnessed Xu Jingming¡¯s growth, and Xu Jingming had even received help from his son. Who would have thought¡­ Xu Jingming would be so formidable? ¡°Since we all agree, there¡¯s no time to waste. We¡¯ll leave today. Given my speed, I estimate it¡¯ll take 120 years to reach Feather Fire City,¡± Xu Jingming dered. Among the Heart Realm¡¯s peak Eternals, his traveling speed was exceptionally fast. Considering he would be transporting several Firstborn realmpanions from South Pavilion 3609 Dominion to Feather Fire City, his prowess was indeed remarkable. That day, Xu Jingming led the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond¡¯s Firstborn realm clones to Feather Fire City through the Heart Realm. ****** Myriad Star Ind chose to keep a low profile, avoiding interaction with other high-dimensional lifeform factions for the time being. They focused on staying under the radar. The dean and the others understood that with Xu Jingming¡¯s extraordinary talent, the longer he remained inconspicuous, the more fearsome his growth would be. As Xu Jingming grew stronger, many problems would simply vanish. Whoosh. Whoosh. However, just a day after the Primordial Gold Mountains¡¯ massive mineral deposit incident, a pair of figures appeared outside Myriad Star Ind. North River Boat Master was a tall, imposing aqueous figure. He had evolved from a mysterious river in high-dimensional space, gradually transforming into his current form. The other figure sported disheveled cyan hair, each strand seemingly morphing into countless leaves and branches. His eyes were deep, and with a mere nce at North River Boat Master beside him, thetter bowed slightly. ¡°Ancient Tree World Lord.¡± ¡°North River, you¡¯re here as well,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord said. His reputation was widespread, and among half-step third realm powerhouses, he was a formidable presence. ¡°Once I became aware of the incident at the Primordial Gold Mountains, I naturally scrutinized the timeline repeatedly. Although my strength is limited and my observations sparse, there¡¯s no doubt that this individual from Myriad Star Ind is someone I cannot afford to offend. He¡¯s almost guaranteed to be an invincible existence in the half-step third realm in the future,¡± North River Boat Master said, smiling. ¡°If I don¡¯t visit him now, I likely won¡¯t have the qualifications to do soter.¡± Ancient Tree World Lord nced at North River Boat Master and nodded. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s a blessing for our dominion to produce such an invincible half-step third-realm figure.¡± Invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses were incredibly rare, even more so than Abyss Sovereigns. Abyss Sovereigns relied on sacrifices to receive Abyssal blessings, making them immensely powerful within the Abyss, but their strength diminished significantly elsewhere. In contrast, half-step third-realm powerhouses drew their strength from within. No matter their location, they remained terrifyingly potent. ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s a blessing for our dominion and an honor,¡± North River Boat Master agreed, smiling. The two engaged in casual conversation, careful not to divulge their true intentions. Upon realizing that Myriad Star Ind¡¯s Wu Ming was nearly guaranteed to be an invincible half-step third-realm figure in the future, they felt a mixture of awe and fear. Either an unseen hand was guiding him, or his talent was simply overwhelming, making his half-step third-realm invincibility inevitable. With his rapid growth, he might even stand a chance of reaching the third realm. Regrettably, the third realm transcended the timeline and was impossible to peer into. North River Boat Master and Ancient Tree World Lord were certain of one thing: Regardless of future developments, Wu Ming would be a force capable of shaking countless dominions. As residents of the same dominion, it was only natural for them to forge connections early and build a rtionship. They weren¡¯t as fortunate as Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, who possessed a powerful background. Consequently, they could only rely on themselves and make every effort to curry favor with someone so formidable. Whoosh. The mist surrounding Myriad Star Ind cleared, revealing the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Xu Jingming, who stepped forward to wee their guests. ¡°Ancient Tree World Lord, North River Boat Master, we never expected the two of you to visit Myriad Star Ind,¡± the dean said. Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Xu Jingming also bowed. ¡°How could we note when someone like Brother Wu Ming has emerged in our dominion?¡± North River Boat Master smiled. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, you defeated Five Demons before even reaching the half-step third realm. Once you attain that level¡­ you¡¯ll be unmatched throughout our entire dominion.¡± The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Xu Jingming were taken aback by this statement. Xu Jingming, unmatched? What on earth did that mean? Especially with Ancient Tree World Lord standing right beside him! ¡°I¡¯m still far from reaching the half-step third realm,¡± Xu Jingming said hurriedly. Ancient Tree World Lord cast a sidelong nce at North River Boat Master. North River had definitely gone overboard with his ttery! As a half-step third-realm powerhouse himself, iming that Brother Wu Ming would be unmatched was utterly shameless! ¡°Brother Wu Ming, there¡¯s no need for false modesty. In my eyes, you¡¯re already on par with a half-step third realm,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord said. ¡°You don¡¯t have to stand on ceremony with us. We can speak as equals.¡± Chapter 754 - 754 Gifting 754 Gifting North River Boat Master and the mighty Ancient Tree World Lord, shockingly, treated Xu Jingming as an equal! This unexpected behavior left not only Xu Jingming, but also the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord, utterly bewildered and increasingly curious. What could make them so deferential to Jingming? Even if a new half-step third-realm cultivator emerged, the esteemed Ancient Tree World Lord wouldn¡¯t typically pay a personal visit for congrattions, mused the dean. Tensions and factions were known to exist among half-step third-realms. Ancient Tree World Lord was undeniably the most powerful half-step third-realm being in the dominion, with a reputation extending across neighboring dominions. North River Boat Master himself had shown humility before Ancient Tree World Lord. But now¡­ Ancient Tree World Lord was disying great humility towards Xu Jingming. What could be the reason? Xu Jingming, the dean, and the others were utterly puzzled. ¡°Indeed, we¡¯re all equals here,¡± North River Boat Master added. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, won¡¯t you invite us in?¡± Ancient Tree World Lord asked with a smile. Xu Jingming quickly replied, ¡°Ancient Tree World Lord, North River Boat Master, please.¡± The four of them led the way, weing the two half-step third-realm powerhouses onto the ind. In a grand hall on Myriad Star Ind, the dean andpany treated Ancient Tree World Lord and North River Boat Master with the utmost respect, offering a feast of exquisite wines and delicacies. ¡°We¡¯re equals, so no need to distinguish our seats,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord said with a smile. The original seating arrangement in the hall had been designed for the two distinguished guests, but with a wave of his hand, the World Lord altered the setup. Now, six seats were arranged in a circle, with no discernible hierarchy. Ancient Tree World Lord and North River Boat Master took their seats first. Xu Jingming and the others followed suit. As natural high-dimensional lifeforms residing on Myriad Star Ind served the feast with reverence, they couldn¡¯t help but feel excited. ¡°In my hundreds of millions of years on Myriad Star Ind, I¡¯ve never seen a half-step third-realm powerhouse visit.¡± ¡°Serving such powerful beings is an honor I¡¯ll brag about for the rest of my life.¡± The lifeforms exchanged their excitement through voice transmission after leaving the hall. For them, serving half-step third realm food and drink brought a rare spark to their otherwise mundane lives. Back in the hall, North River Boat Master smiled. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, this is my first visit, and I¡¯ve prepared a small gift.¡± He produced a dark-green vessel filled with dazzling starlight, the stars seemingly swimming inside. Xu Jingming, the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord were taken aback by the sight of the vessel¡¯s starlight. Th-this aura? ¡°This is a third-realm weapon I stumbled upon, the 8,000 Gxies. Once activated, it can envelop Myriad Star Ind in 8,000 gxies, making it nearly imprable for other half-step third-realm powerhouses,¡± North River Boat Master exined with a grin. ¡°It¡¯s far too precious,¡± Xu Jingming protested. ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± North River Boat Master dismissed, shaking his head. ¡°Thearch Dragon Ind Lord gifted you Primordial Gold worth 60 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. I¡¯m much poorer than him; the 8,000 Gxies is all I can offer, worth only 30 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood.¡± The 8,000 Gxies needed an intricate setup to protect air. As a non-mobile weapon, it was considered one of the weakest third-realm armaments. ¡°North River Boat Master possesses only three third-realm weapons,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord remarked with a grin. ¡°Parting with the 8,000 Gxies was no small matter for him.¡± It couldn¡¯t be helped; he wasn¡¯t exactly wealthy! ¡°Brother Wu Ming, please ept it.¡± North River Boat Master gestured, and the dark-green vessel shimmering with starlight flew towards Xu Jingming. Upon witnessing this, Ancient Tree World Lord announced, ¡°Brother Wu Ming, if you wish to learn a legacy, you can easily do so in Feather Fire City! I¡¯ve given it some thought and prepared a small trinket for you.¡± With that, he flipped his hand, revealing void beads in his palm. Each bead appeared ethereal, emanating an invisible magical power. The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord felt their minds sway just by gazing upon them. ¡°Heart Spirit Bead?¡± Xu Jingming asked, astonished. The Heart Realm produced numerous high-dimensional materials, the mostmon of which were Sin Beads. Xu Jingming had refined a significant number of Sin Beads to forge psychic weapons! Among the materials found in the Heart Realm, Heart Spirit Beads were the most coveted. A single Heart Spirit Bead was typically worth three drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. ¡°Collecting this trinket was no easy task. I enlisted the help of a few friends and managed to gather 34 Heart Spirit Beads,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord exined. ¡°When you eventually reach the half-step third realm, you can use these Heart Spirit Beads to cultivate and refine a psychic weapon that suits you.¡± ¡°This is too precious. I¡­¡± Xu Jingming understood the significance. Unlike Abyssal Mother Blood, which could be obtained in a stable supply through sufficient sacrifice, Heart Spirit Beads required extensive exploration of the Heart Realm and a stroke of luck to find. umting 34 Heart Spirit Beads was far more challenging than collecting 100 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. As his power grew, particrly once he reached the half-step third realm, his psychic weapon¡ªcrafted solely from Sin Beads¡ªwould prove somewhat feeble. If he were to face an Abyss Sovereign in the future, his psychic weapon could be corroded and destroyed. Adding a few Heart Spirit Beads could transform his weapon. ¡°Ancient Tree World Lord, North River Boat Master, your gifts are too generous.¡± Xu Jingming stared at the star-filled vessel and the hovering Heart Spirit Beads before him. The weight of the gifts stirred anxiety within him. ¡°Really?¡± Ancient Tree World Lord nced at North River Boat Master. ¡°We both believe these gifts to be quite ordinary.¡± ¡°Quite ordinary indeed,¡± North River Boat Master agreed, nodding. In that moment, the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord remained silent. Neither epting the gifts on Xu Jingming¡¯s behalf nor rejecting them was within their purview. Xu Jingming scrutinized the pair. ¡°I need to understand why you¡¯ve presented me with suchvish gifts. The greater the offering, the heavier the karmic burden. I must know your reasons.¡± He needed rity, for he had far too many questions. ¡°Your talent,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord replied, eyeing Xu Jingming. ¡°Talent?¡± Xu Jingming queried, perplexed. ¡°You are aware that half-step third-realm beings like us have infiltrated the entire spatialyer and even begun probing the timeline,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord exined, ¡°so we can glimpse fragments of the future.¡± North River Boat Master chimed in, ¡°We¡¯re here precisely because we¡¯ve observed a part of your future, Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°The future is uncertain,¡± Xu Jingming protested, baffled. ¡°It¡¯s rife with variables. Why fixate on the hazy vision you see?¡± ¡°Your future, however, is certain,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord countered, eyeing Xu Jingming. ¡°Time and time again, I¡¯ve seen it. Over a hundred different future branches¡­ In every single one, you¡¯re destined to be an invincible force at the half-step third realm.¡± ¡°I concur,¡± North River Boat Master chimed in. ¡°Your future is sealed.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression shifted subtly. The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord were simultaneously astonished and incredulous. This phenomenon defied all logic. It wasmon knowledge that the actions of countless beings influenced the future, with variables increasing as the timeline stretched on. Yet, as a high-dimensional being, Xu Jingming¡¯s future was predetermined! ¡°We can¡¯t exin it, but it¡¯s an honor to befriend such an indomitable half-step third-realm powerhouse,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord dered. ¡°In the 10,000 surrounding dominions, there¡¯s only one Abyss Sovereign,¡± North River Boat Master added. ¡°As for invincible half-step third-realm beings, they¡¯re far scarcer than Abyss Sovereigns.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s thoughts raced. His future was set in stone? Was an unseen force guiding him? Or was it merely his prodigious talent? ¡°Will revealing this to Jingming alter his future?¡± the dean inquired abruptly. ¡°As I¡¯ve already stated, his future is certain,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord reiterated. ¡°Even if I wanted to, I couldn¡¯t prevent it.¡± The dean pondered the revtion. ¡°We have no other requests,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord continued. ¡°We simply seek friendship.¡± Xu Jingming studied the others before smiling. ¡°Very well, I¡¯ll ept these two gifts.¡± Regardless of the future, he had to forge ahead with determination! These gifts, particrly the Heart Spirit Beads, would prove invaluable in his future evolution. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Ancient Tree World Lord and North River Boat Master grinned. Their intentions were transparent and devoid of malice; they merely sought to befriend Xu Jingming. By epting their gifts, the karmic bond between them strengthened. Even the impoverished North River Boat Master reluctantly surrendered the 8,000 Gxies! He recognized that passing up this chance could mean never encountering such an opportunity again. ¡°Brother Wu Ming,¡± North River Boat Master addressed him, ¡°Five Demons requested my aid in repurchasing their five clones from you. I won¡¯t impose my opinion. Sell if you choose, or disregard if you prefer. The highest they can offer is five drops of Abyssal Mother Blood.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll sell them,¡± Xu Jingming agreed. Selling the five corpses to their original owners would yield the highest price. For any other high-dimensional being, the corpses held far less value. The banquet concluded only when both guests and host were content. A fixed future? Though he epted the gift, Xu Jingming¡¯s enthusiasm was tempered. If an invisible hand truly exists, I¡¯ll uncover it eventually, he mused. It seems to be aiding me. If no such force is at y¡­ then my talent is beyond measure! Xu Jingming pushed the matter aside. There was little sense in dwelling on it; his primary objective was to grow stronger continually. ¡­ Ancient Tree World Lord and North River Boat Master visited Wu Ming on Myriad Star Ind, bearing congrattory gifts. Word of this event rapidly spread throughout the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. The various factions in the dominion were left dumbfounded. ¡°Ancient Tree World Lord and North River Boat Master visited Wu Ming?¡± ¡°Instead of seizing the Primordial Gold, they actually brought gifts?¡± ¡°In my opinion, Wu Ming must¡¯ve broken through ages ago. He¡¯s likely already half a step into the Heart Realm lineage.¡± ¡°I also believe he¡¯s a half-step third-realm powerhouse of the Heart Realm lineage! How else could he effortlessly defeat Five Demons? How else could Ancient Tree World Lord and North River Boat Master take the initiative to visit him?¡± All the factions in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion had been eagerly anticipating the reaction of Ancient Tree World Lord and North River Boat Master. They never foresaw that the pair would actively seek friendship with Myriad Star Ind¡¯s Wu Ming, much like Thearch Dragon Ind Lord. This development reinforced one fact¡ªalongside the original three overlords in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, another had emerged¡ªMyriad Star Ind¡¯s Wu Ming. The various factions began to regard Wu Ming, Ancient Tree World Lord, North River Boat Master, and Thearch Dragon Ind Lord as peers. Time marched on, and the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion within the South Pavilion dominion returned to its customary tranquility. No faction dared challenge Xu Jingming¡¯s position. Five Demons had sumbed to Xu Jingming¡¯s spear. The psychic weapon school was notorious for their ruthlessness¡ªso who would risk their lives? In the blink of an eye, 119 years had psed. Atst, Xu Jingming reached the dominion where Feather Fire Cityy, apanied by the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond¡¯s clones. Chapter 755 - 755 The Fury of an Abyss Sovereign 755 The Fury of an Abyss Sovereign ¡°Is this Feather Fire City?¡± The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond gazed ahead in awe. Xu Jingming had arrived early with his clone and was already acquainted with the city. Xu Jingming smiled and looked into the distance, where an immense city with soaring walls stood, seemingly defying dimensions. These walls appeared infinitely tall,pletely isting all spatialyers and shielding the city from outside scrutiny. ¡°Feather Fire City was built by the third-realm being, Feather Fire Lord. The city is brimming with wonders, but there¡¯s one thing you must remember,¡± Xu Jingming warned them gravely. ¡°In Feather Fire City, only the central Feather Fire Mountain prohibits fighting. Feather Fire Lord turns a blind eye to battles elsewhere, so when we enter the city, stay close to me and be cautious.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We¡¯re here to learn a legacy, not get involved in other matters,¡± the dean reassured him. Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond nodded in agreement. ¡°Let¡¯s head in!¡± Xu Jingming led the way, intimately familiar with the city as he and the others flew through the massive gates. Passing through the towering gates felt like entering another space-time altogether. It was only upon entering the city that they could take in the full scope of its wonders, including the majestic central mountain. ¡°Countless high-dimensional beings and resources are gathered here,¡± Xu Jingming informed them as they traversed the vast city. Over the years, Feather Fire City had established its own set of rules. ¡°The weak typically reside in the outer city, while the strong live closer to the central Feather Fire Mountain,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°This is because terrifying beings often venture to the volcano, and living too close can lead to unintended encounters. Remember, fighting is allowed anywhere outside Feather Fire Mountain.¡± The dean and the others listened solemnly. ¡°I¡¯ve heard there are over a thousand Abyss Sovereigns here. It would be disastrous if we provoked one of them,¡± said Eternal Tower Master. As a cultivator of the Abyss lineage, he understood just how fearsome the Abyss-favored Sovereigns could be. ¡°Thus, you must keep your distance,¡± Xu Jingming said with a grin. ¡°We can explore the outer city together, but once we enter the inner city, you¡¯ll need to conceal yourself within the spatial artifact.¡± ¡°We get it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. We understand.¡± The dean and the others continued to explore the sprawling city with curiosity. At a nce, they could see countless high-dimensional beings flying in groups of three or four. ¡°It¡¯s hard to believe that tens of billions of high-dimensional beings reside here.¡± ¡°Living alongside Abyss Sovereigns and other terrifying beings in the same city is inherently dangerous, and it¡¯s easy to get caught up in their affairs,¡± the dean and the others mused. Xu Jingming added, ¡°But the resources and opportunities here are too vast to ignore. Many powerful beings are willing to leave a clone behind.¡± ¡°Feather Fire City¡¯s suppression is incredibly potent,¡± the Spacetime Ind Lord noted, sensing the Mother Stream. ¡°Spacetime has beenpletely stifled. I can¡¯t even draw on the power of the Mother Stream.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t use the Heart Realm to teleport either. We¡¯re limited to flying slowly,¡± Xu Jingming said. ¡°The word of third-realm beings isw, allowing them to establish these rules! If they wished, they could strip all high-dimensional beings of their power.¡± Xu Jingming and the others chatted as they continued flying. The outer city was immense, and it took them half a month to transition from the outer city to the inner city. During this time, the dean and the others temporarily hid within their spatial treasures. Half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Overlords were amon sight within the inner city. ¡­ In an inner-city cave dwelling, Gumo suddenly experienced a karmic sensation. He quickly walked to the railing and peered into the distance with his long, narrow eyes. He spotted Xu Jingming flying alone in that direction. Feather Fire City¡¯s suppression is truly remarkable. I can only sense Wu Ming when he¡¯s this close, Gumo mused. He had also stationed a clone permanently in Feather Fire City. Wu Ming. Gumo¡¯s eyes held aplex mixture of emotions. He had long realized that Wu Ming¡¯s future was somewhat terrifying. Moreover, as time progressed, Wu Ming¡¯s future grew increasingly ¡®defined¡¯ and ¡®frightening.¡¯ Regrettably, I bear an unshakable enmity towards the human race, Gumo thought, shaking his head slightly. The Void Celestials and humans were once neighbors within the same universe! Over the years, countless battles had been fought between the two species. As the foremost leader of the Void Celestials, Gumo¡¯s hands were drenched in human blood! The Void Celestials had plunged humanity into dark ages several times, creating gaps in their history. This hatred could never be wiped away! Thus, once Gumo knew of Xu Jingming¡¯s terrifying future, he rented the miniature universe to the human race at a low cost to facilitate their migration, after confirming he couldn¡¯t stop him. There are too many old grudges, but disputes between neighboring species are inevitable. By helping themplete the species migration, I can at least alleviate some of the animosity, Gumo considered. All he could do was maintain a safe distance from the humans, ensuring they weren¡¯t even in the same dominion. They needed to keep their distance! As long as the humans didn¡¯t see them, both parties could coexist peacefully. If frequent encounters led to friction, thebination of new and old grudges would spell disaster. I knew he¡¯d be a formidable being, but regrettably, we were never destined to be friends, Gumo reflected. Ancient Tree World Lord, North River Boat Master, and Thearch Dragon Ind Lord of the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion are all fortunate. They¡¯ve all presented gifts to Wu Ming. In truth¡­ I was the first to recognize his potential. A rare opportunity was within his reach, but it seemed Gumo was fated not to grasp it. Naturally, this left him feeling unsettled. ****** At the heart of Feather Fire City stood the towering Feather Fire Mountain, the residence of the formidable third-realm being, Feather Fire Lord. Numerous high-dimensional lifeforms sought to visit Feather Fire Mountain to learn the legacy. ¡°Brother Feather Snake, please assist me. I wish to meet Senior Feather Fire Lord,¡± a tall, ck-robed figure pleaded humbly. ¡°I¡¯ve been in Feather Fire City for three Abyssal Eras, yet I haven¡¯t met him even once.¡± ¡°My master ceased epting disciples and offering guidance to juniors long ago,¡± a coiled snake replied gently. ¡°Brother Yaming, don¡¯t put me in a difficult position.¡± ¡°Brother Feather Snake, given our rtionship, how can you not help me?¡± Sovereign Yaming implored anxiously. ¡°I¡¯ve demonstrated my utmost sincerity during these three Abyssal Eras. I just hope that Senior Feather Fire Lord can provide some guidance¡­ I¡¯m confident that with his help, I will undoubtedly make a breakthrough. I might even manage to take that step and reach the third realm.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± The coiled snake chuckled, then said, ¡°Over the years, my master has mentored countless disciples and taught innumerable high-dimensional lifeforms the legacies. Yet, not a single third-realm powerhouse has emerged from these efforts. What makes you so bold as to im you can achieve that?¡± ¡°The future is uncertain. Who can say for sure that I won¡¯t reach the third realm?¡± Sovereign Yaming insisted anxiously. ¡°Brother Feather Snake, I¡¯ll naturally reward you handsomely if you help me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m powerless to change the situation. My master has long abandoned offering guidance to others. I dare not persuade him,¡± Feather Snake responded. ¡°Now, you should leave. If you persist in causing trouble, I¡¯ll have no choice but to expel you.¡± Sovereign Yaming grew frantic. ¡°Brother Feather Snake¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯ve gone too far!¡± The coiled snake¡¯s eyes turned icy, and an unseen force enveloped Sovereign Yaming, forcibly ejecting him from the mountain¡¯s perimeter. ¡­ The void outside Feather Fire Mountain warped, and Sovereign Yaming materialized, looking worse for wear. He actually banished me. Sovereign Yaming seethed with rage when considering his status as an Abyss Sovereign. I¡¯ve always treated Brother Feather Snake with respect and friendship, but he¡­ I¡¯ve resided in Feather Fire City for three Abyssal Eras. I merely persisted in speaking a bit more, yet he showed me no respect and expelled me. Furious as he was, there was nothing he could do. Feather Snake, one of Feather Fire Lord¡¯s personal disciples, stood as an invincible presence at the half-step third realm. Sovereign Yaming knew he couldn¡¯t afford to provoke someone so formidable, both in power and connections. All I desire is to progress further! Wasn¡¯t Feather Fire Lordpassionate toward the weak and eager to teach? Why won¡¯t he see me? Sovereign Yaming fumed, feeling wronged. As a mighty Abyss Sovereign, how could he not be incensed after being repeatedly rebuffed on Feather Fire Mountain? His intense sense of injustice and anger fueled the dark mes in his heart, and his eyes grew colder. ncing around, he spotted over 10,000 high-dimensional lifeforms flying toward Feather Fire Mountain in the distance, preparing to ascend the mountain. If three Abyssal Eras isn¡¯t enough, there¡¯s no need to wait any longer. Sovereign Yaming sneered, unleashing an invisible me that spread rapidly in all directions and engulfed a vast area. The nearby 10,000-plus high-dimensional lifeforms felt the invisible mes envelop them. Seeing this, mes spontaneously erupted from their bodies. What is this? Among the high-dimensional lifeforms, Xu Jingming flew eagerly toward the towering Feather Fire Mountain in the distance. Suddenly, he noticed the spreading ck mes. The instant he saw them, the mes breached the distance barrier and ignited within Xu Jingming¡¯s body. ¡°Ahhh!!!¡± More than 10,000 high-dimensional lifeforms detected the terrifying ck mes. As soon as they did, the mes ignited within their bodies as well. ¡°It¡¯s ck Abyss Fire.¡± ¡°ck Abyssal mes.¡± ¡°These mes are following karma and burning my other clones! He wants to eradicate uspletely!¡± ¡°He wants us dead!¡± Many of the high-dimensional lifeforms were in shock, anger, and despair. They red hatefully at the distant Sovereign Yaming, but they were powerless to act. All of them were reduced to ashes by the ck Abyss Fire, and even their clones in far-off dominions met the same fate. ¡°Feather Fire City has already suppressed spacetime, karma, and other powers. If you end up incinerated across infinite dominions, you have only your own weakness to me.¡± Sovereign Yaming felt a sense of satisfaction as he watched the high-dimensional lifeforms perish in agony. In the Abyssal domain he ruled, he ughtered countless beings, whether he was in a good mood or a bad one. ughter was his favorite form of entertainment. Although Xu Jingming had long known the dangers of getting too close to Abyss Sovereigns, this was the first time he had faced such peril. He had no grudges or entanglements with them, and now, for no apparent reason, he had incurred the wrath of an Abyss Sovereign. Chapter 756 - 756 Xu Jingming and Feather Fire Lord 756 Xu Jingming and Feather Fire Lord It¡¯s ck Abyss Fire. The ck Abyss Fire roared to life, dark mes erupting from Xu Jingming¡¯s body. But his form transformed into an intangible Luminous Ember, impervious to the ck inferno. Light amp to illuminate my heart and vanquish the darkness. Xu Jingming¡¯s entire being nowprised Heart Realm Force. As a living weapon, his resilience surged when he executed the second move of the Golden Halberd¡¯s Luminous Ember. Although still in pain, it remained within his limits. Xu Jingming nced around, witnessing the other high-dimensional lifeforms crumbling to ash in the mes. ¡°Brother.¡± ¡°Naruya!¡± ¡°No¡ª¡± These high-dimensional lifeforms had been in high spirits, poised to ascend Feather Fire Mountain. Who could have anticipated this catastrophe? They watched friends and loved ones perish in agony as they shared the same torment! ¡°An Abyss Sovereign.¡± ¡°Sovereign Yaming!!!¡± ¡°Sovereign Yaming, I curse you!!!¡± Many high-dimensional lifeforms were reduced to ashes, dying in bitterness and anguish. In a mere 30 seconds, only seven high-dimensional lifeforms survived the ck Abyssal mes! Five were half-step third-realm powerhouses, and the other two were ofparable strength. Their abilities were dazzling. Xu Jingming was among the seven survivors. ¡°Sovereign Yaming.¡± A fiery-red-scaled lifeform red menacingly. ¡°You ughtered my brothers and disciples! One clone is one thing, but you killed all the others in distant dominions?¡± Sovereign Yaming¡¯s brow furrowed at the distant challenge and flicked his finger casually. Whoosh! A ck vessel burst from his fingertip. Initially minuscule, it expanded rapidly, crushing the red-scaled lifeform, who attempted to fend it off with a long staff but was obliterated. ¡°What kind of trash dares question me?¡± Sovereign Yaming sneered. With a sweep of his hand, the treasures of over 10,000 high-dimensional lifeforms flew toward him. The remaining six survivors held their tongues, hyper-vignt. Sovereign Yaming cast a nce at the six survivors and grinned before soaring away. Once he vanished, the remaining six high-dimensional lifeforms exhaled. ¡°Brother Yufeng let his anger get the better of him. He foolishly confronted Sovereign Yaming and lost a clone. Wasn¡¯t that a futile sacrifice?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just one clone. Sovereign Yaming may be powerful enough to kill Brother Yufeng easily, but he can¡¯t eradicate all his clones across dominions through karma.¡± ¡°Yaming deserves death!¡± ¡°My disciple and kin were murdered before my eyes. He deserves death.¡± The six high-dimensional lifeforms had not broughtpanions when they ventured out alone. They remainedposed, but those who lost their allies seethed with rage. Their hatred zed. ¡°There¡¯s no feud between us. He massacred over 10,000 high-dimensional lifeforms on a whim. We few survived, yet Sovereign Yaming was indifferent. He couldn¡¯t be bothered to eliminate us and prevent future issues. That¡¯s right¡ªhe¡¯s an Abyss Sovereign! His true form is in the Abyss¡­ rendering him immortal unless confronted by a third-realm existence.¡± ¡°Sovereign Yaming, I swear vengeance! Mark my words!¡± A half-step third-realm powerhouse¡¯s eyes burned with hatred. ¡­ I have a few more enemies. Sovereign Yaming soared through the air, sensing a few intense karmic ties. The hatred is potent. Come on,e on. Enter the Abyss, my domain. Give me everything you¡¯ve got. Hahaha¡­ Sovereign Yaming relished the challenge. He killed at will, never bothering to eliminate the root of his problems. Wouldn¡¯t life be far less thrilling without enemies? Days grow more vibrant with a plethora of foes. Regrettably, these enemies are mere trash. Despite ascending to Sovereignty through countless Abyss Sacrifices, none have posed a threat. Such days are achingly lonely and dull. Sovereign Yaming shook his head. He saw no hope of reaching the third realm. As an Abyss Sovereign, he reigned supreme below the third realm! Even those half-step third-realm invincible beings couldn¡¯t menace his true form within the Abyss. He felt life growing increasingly monotonous. Remaining in Feather Fire City no longer matters. Time to leave. Sovereign Yaming, expelled by Feather Snake, had no desire to linger. ****** Xu Jingming flew towards Feather Fire Mountain, freeing the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived at Feather Fire Mountain.¡± The dean and the others beamed with excitement. They had yearned for a third-realm legacy for years, and it was finally within reach. Redmond noticed Xu Jingming¡¯s somber demeanor and inquired, ¡°Jingming, you seem troubled?¡± ¡°Just before ascending the mountain, the Abyss Sovereign, Sovereign Yaming, descended. Without provocation, he unleashed his fury on every high-dimensional lifeform in sight,¡± Xu Jingming revealed. ¡°Of the 10,000-plus lifeforms, only six survived! The rest were ughtered on the spot.¡± ¡°He attacked for no reason?¡± The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond¡¯s expressions darkened. Though they knew proximity to powerful beings could easily embroil them in danger, the senseless massacre of so many high-dimensional lifeforms was chilling. ¡°He obliterated countless lifeforms and even eradicated all the clones of these beings through karma,¡± Xu Jingming continued. ¡°Though it was merely a casual strike from Sovereign Yaming, I believe 99% of the high-dimensional lifeforms are utterly annihted.¡± The dean and the others shuddered. ¡°A casual strike that killed so many, even tracking them down through karma?¡± Such ruthlessness! ¡°The Abyss Sacrifice lineage isposed of madmen who dismiss other lifeforms with disdain. As for the most fearsome Abyss Sovereigns, they¡¯re terrifyingly insane,¡± Eternal Tower Master whispered. ¡°They might obliterate an entire dominion on a whim. To them, it¡¯s merely a game, simple amusement.¡± ¡°The Abyss Sovereigns are deranged. It¡¯s astonishing that so many high-dimensional lifeforms reside in Feather Fire City,¡± Redmond said. ¡°Feather Fire City suppresses the Heart Realm, the Mother Stream, karma, and other powers, forcing us to fly slowly. Abyss Sovereigns and half-step third-realm powerhouses dwell in the inner city, while ordinary high-dimensional lifeforms cower far away in the outer city,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°Countless lifeforms and myriad opportunities abound here. It¡¯s worth taking some risks.¡± Xu Jingming gazed at the mountaintop. ¡°Let¡¯s ascend the mountain.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s ascend.¡± The dean and the others dismissed their worries. The Abyss Sacrifice lineageprised demons, and Abyss Overlords or higher-level Abyss Sovereigns defied logic. To ordinary high-dimensional lifeforms, they were maniacs corrupted by the Abyss! Abyss Sovereign! Xu Jingming¡¯s mood was soured, disturbed by witnessing the ughter of innocents. He had been prudent enough to keep the dean and the others out of harm¡¯s way. Had he been careless and released them too soon, letting them fly alongside him, what might have transpired? How many of them would have survived the ck Abyssal mes? Undoubtedly, Redmond would have perished. The dean and the others would likely have met their demise under the relentless onught of an Abyss Sovereign¡¯s ck Abyssal mes. Though Xu Jingming seethed with frustration, there was little he could do. He had no choice but to endure when confronted with the madness of an Abyss Sovereign. ****** Within a cavernous space hewn into the mountainside, a lone figure stood. White wings unfurled behind Him, His body wreathed in mes that lit up the entire area. He had been there for an indeterminable length of time, eyes filled with bewilderment. He had far too many questions. There was so much He failed toprehend. ¡°Ultimate, ultimate,¡± He murmured, ¡°The closer I approach, the smaller I be. I have a multitude of questions needing answers. Only by resolving them all can I hope to take that final step. I¡¯m still too far away.¡± His gaze abruptly fell upon Xu Jingming and the others as they climbed the mountain. In His eyes, a wealth of information about the five individuals unfolded. Details of their past, myriad possible futures, and even glimpses of alternate timelines¡ªeven faint auras from distant parallel spacetimes came into focus. Huh? He expressed mild surprise as His gaze locked onto Xu Jingming. Is there truly such a prodigy among the innumerable dominions? He found it inconceivable. Regardless of my actions, I cannot hinder his ascent. Even if I were to obliterate all possibilities of his existence in this spacetime, he can still rise in other parallel spacetimes? Though a third-realm being transcends time and remains enigmatic, based on his numerous potential futures, his odds of reaching the third realm are high. I cannot thwart him even if I desired to. His ascension to the third realm seems all but guaranteed. Feather Fire Lord grew intrigued. It¡¯s peculiar. I¡¯ve cultivated countless high-dimensional lifeforms for innumerable years, yet not one has seeded. Feather Fire Lord appraised Xu Jingming. He seems unstoppable. Although Feather Fire Lord felt disheartened by His inability to sessfully nurture even one, He deemed it rtively normal. ording to probability, sessfully cultivating one among the boundless high-dimensional lifeforms should be expected! Nevertheless, the absence of such an oue wasn¡¯t shocking either. Third-realm powerhouses were exceedingly scarce to begin with. If I were to ept him as a disciple, would I have trained a third-realm pupil? Feather Fire Lord chuckled ruefully. It would be mortifying! He doesn¡¯t require my guidance or even the aid of the Eight Directions Map. His innate talent alone will propel him steadily toward the third realm. This is his individual brilliance. This signifies that reaching the third realm hinges on one¡¯s inherent talent. All my efforts to groom them are futile. Feather Fire Lord gently shook His head. Half-step third realms and even invincible half-step third realms can be groomed, but third-realm beings cannot be nurtured. The individual is paramount. Feather Fire Lord studied Xu Jingming, His admiration growing with each passing moment. Xu Jingming will be the most exceptional disciple, flourishing even without a Master¡¯s care. Though we meet for the first time, I sense a kinship with him. Feather Fire Lord¡¯s expression abruptly shifted. He gazed into the distance as countless timelines unfurled before Him. He even discerned faint images from other parallel spacetimes. He scrutinized the myriad timelines and all the traces they bore. Something is amiss. What could it be? Feather Fire Lord furrowed His brow, meticulously examining the innumerable timelines, particrly the interactions between Himself and Xu Jingming across different timelines. Chapter 757 - 757 Prying into the Truth 757 Prying into the Truth Xu Jingming was inextricably entwined with Feather Fire Lord. He had acquired the Eight Directions Map as a mere low-dimensional lifeform. In the boundless future possibilities, he would engage with Feather Fire Lord time and again. As Feather Fire Lord scrutinized him, His frown deepened. An invisible force seems to be influencing his future, directing it toward a stable oue. And even the third-realm powerhouses he encountered were oblivious to it. Feather Fire Lord pondered, What level of power is this? Or am I imagining things? I must observe him more closely. Feather Fire Lord made a decision. ¡­ Xu Jingming, the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond stood before the imposing structure, their hearts pounding with anticipation. ¡°The legacy hall lies ahead,¡± said Xu Jingming. ¡°Once we enter, we¡¯ll be transported to separate legacy spaces. Choose any legacy you want. If you¡¯re short, feel free to borrow from me.¡± ¡°One shouldn¡¯t overreach. Learning two third-realm legacies is enough,¡± the dean remarked with a smile, his wealth from the Primordial Gold Mountains allowing him to learn two legacies. ¡°It¡¯s already a tremendous opportunity to learn a third-realm legacy.¡± Redmond was even more excited. Without Xu Jingming¡¯s assistance, he wouldn¡¯t have made it to distant Feather Fire City, let alone afford the fee. Most peak Eternal high-dimensional lifeforms couldn¡¯t even buy the least expensive drop of Abyssal Mother Blood. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± The five strode into the main entrance of the legacy hall, anticipation swelling within them. The moment they entered, Xu Jingming felt space-time shift and found himself in an independent space. The dean and the others were simrly transported to their own separate spaces. ¡°Wee to Feather Fire Mountain¡¯s Hall of Legacy. We offer 3,000 basic legacies and 128 third-realm legacies. Each costs one drop of Abyssal Mother Blood, while choosing two costs three drops¡­¡± Information flooded Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. Immediately after, 3,128 distinct lights floated before him. There were 3,000 cyan lights and 128 rainbow lights. Xu Jingming reached out and touched one of the rainbow lights. ¡°The Star Abyss Notes, a legacy crafted by the Master of the Abyss, a third-realm being. It seamlessly merges knowledge from the Primordial Star and Abyss lineages, elevating this legacy to the third realm. Cultivating it sessfully will transform your body into a ster abyss that can devour infinite power to fortify itself. This legacy also has seven branches¡­¡± A wealth of introductory information appeared. Xu Jingming marveled at the revtion. It¡¯s actually a legacy created by the Master of the Abyss. ording to Valley Goldstone, the Master of the Abyss was the strongest third-realm being of the Abyss lineage. The Primordial Star, Abyss, Mother Stream, and Heart Realm lineagesprised the four primary paths for high-dimensional lifeforms. The Abyss lineage alone had countless high-dimensional lifeforms! Eternal Tower Master was one such being, having cultivated the lineage slowly. Others could use the Abyss Sacrifice shortcut, gaining power rapidly but risking corruption. Once corrupted, they would unwittingly follow the path of the Abyss lineage. Among the four paths, Abyssal corruption was the most terrifying. Xu Jingming had endured the torment of the Master of the Abyssal Void¡¯s true projection while he was a low-dimensional lifeform. The Master of the Abyss had chosen death to attain the Ultimate realm, Xu Jingming mused. Although deceased, his strength was undeniably formidable. The Star Abyss Notes seems like an evolved version of Monhado. Their body could be trained to be stronger, and their devouring ability would be more potent. I¡¯ll consider it a candidate. Xu Jingming gently touched his fingers, absorbing the information on the other legacies. Within half an hour, he had learned everything. His mind raced, and he swiftly made a decision. ¡°I¡¯ve chosen three legacies¡ªNine Annihtions Stratagems, Abyssal Void, and Star Abyss Notes,¡± Xu Jingming dered. ¡°A payment of seven drops of Abyssal Mother Blood is required.¡± Information flooded into Xu Jingming¡¯s mind from the legacy space. Without hesitation, Xu Jingming waved his hand, causing a multitude of Primordial Gold Beads and Primordial Gold Chunks to appear. He opted not to exchange them for Abyssal Mother Blood elsewhere, instead paying with the Primordial Gold directly. He was concerned that making an exchange might draw unwanted attention. Besides, the exchange rate at Feather Fire Mountain had always been reasonable. Whoosh! An invisible force swiftly removed a portion of the Primordial Gold. Immediately after, information began streaming ceaselessly into Xu Jingming¡¯s mind¡ªit was the Nine Annihtions Stratagems legacy. The transmission rate was at a staggering 90% of his capacity. Xu Jingming patiently and silently absorbed the legacy. I¡¯ve chosen three third-realm legacies. One is the Heart Realm¡¯s Abyssal Void. I was once corrupted by the Master of the Abyssal Void andter learned Red Lotus Fire. As for Red Lotus Fire, it¡¯s merely a small branch of the entire Abyssal Void legacy, Xu Jingming reflected. The Master of the Abyssal Void greatly influenced me, so learning the Abyssal Void legacy suits me well. Abyssal Void belonged to the Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm lineage. When the illusory realm lineage reached the third realm, it could epass innumerable paths and shared numerous simrities with the Abyss. Another is the psychic weapon lineage¡¯s Nine Annihtions Stratagems. This legacy, crafted by the Nine Stratagems Master, consists of nine psychic weapons. Each psychic weapon attains the third realm. Although the essence of the nine psychic weapons is simr, this is the most formidable psychic weapon lineage among the 128 legacies. Xu Jingming¡¯s strongest weapon was psychic spearmanship, so naturally, he had to choose aprehensive third-realm psychic weapon legacy. By cross-referencing aplete legacy and an Ultimate existence¡¯s spearmanship, he could progress more smoothly. Lastly, there¡¯s the Star Abyss Notes that cultivates the body. It far surpasses Monhado and achieves an unfathomable level for the body. As long as I learn a bit about it, I can create my own spawn in the future, Xu Jingming mused. He selected this legacy for his family and friends. He could turn his family and friends into his spawn and attain true immortality. I¡¯ll mainly concentrate on the Nine Annihtions Stratagems and supplement it with Abyssal Void. Once I reach the half-step third realm¡­ I¡¯ll start studying the Star Abyss Notes, Xu Jingming thought as he received the legacy information. Suddenly¡ª ¡°Yourpanion, Xihe, requests to borrow four drops of Abyssal Mother Blood from you.¡± ¡°Yourpanion, Ancient River, requests to borrow three drops of Abyssal Mother Blood from you.¡± Voices echoed in the independent space. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Lend it to them.¡± With that, he waved his hand, producing Primordial Gold Beads and Primordial Gold Chunks. Knowing the precise exchange ratio, he took out the exact amount, allowing all the Primordial Gold to be deducted. Time flew by. Apart from the Tower Master and Ind Lord, the dean and Redmond didn¡¯t borrow anything else! Redmond had already exchanged enough for a legacy, as he was only at the peak of the Firstborn realm. Meanwhile, the dean didn¡¯t want to spread his focus. In the blink of an eye, two days had passed. At Xu Jingming¡¯s rate of receiving legacies, he finally absorbed all three third-realm legacies. I¡¯m done receiving them. My primary objective foring to Feather Fire City has been aplished. I wonder how long it will take for the dean and the others to acquire their legacies, Xu Jingming pondered. Whoosh. An invisible force ejected him. Xu Jingming observed the surrounding spacetime shift, and his expression altered. Where is this? Xu Jingming gazed at the boundless space before him. A figure radiating infinite light in the distance illuminated the entire space, and His white wings made Xu Jingming¡¯s heart quiver. He knew this figure all too well! He encountered this figure every time he examined the original copy of the Eight Directions Map. ¡°Senior Feather Fire Lord.¡± Xu Jingming bowed immediately, feeling a mixture of awe and excitement. This senior had significantly influenced his path of growth. ¡°Xu Jingming.¡± Feather Fire Lord smiled, studying the young high-dimensional lifeform intently. He scrutinized every trace of strength within Xu Jingming¡¯s body, as if wanting to analyze itpletely. He magnified every ounce of power countless times, searching for every clue. He delved into Xu Jingming¡¯s past and the numerous branches extending into the future. ¡°Senior Feather Fire Lord, why have you summoned me here?¡± Xu Jingming inquired respectfully. To his knowledge, generations of high-dimensional lifeforms who paid to learn legacies were automatically ejected from the legacy hall. He had never heard of anyone meeting Feather Fire Lord. It had been ages since Feather Fire Lord had offered guidance to the younger generation, but Xu Jingming appeared here after epting the legacy. It was evident that Feather Fire Lord had intended this. ¡°You are indeed fated with me to obtain a copy of the Eight Directions Map,¡± Feather Fire Lord remarked as He scrutinized intently. The more He examined, the more astonished He became. ¡°Any questions while cultivating the Eight Directions Map?¡± Feather Fire Lord asked casually. ¡°I¡¯m still stuck at the seventh realm of the Eight Directions Map, My Dao realm. I haven¡¯t fullypleted this realm,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°My Dao realm is about putting one¡¯s Dao into practice¡­ Clearly, you haven¡¯t practiced enough. Mental cultivation cannot be rushed.¡± Feather Fire Lord gazed at Xu Jingming and smiled. ¡°You chose ¡®Star Abyss Notes¡¯ today?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Let me give you a friendly reminder,¡± Feather Fire Lord said. ¡°It¡¯s best if you concentrate on the Heart Realm lineage. Every living being has strengths and weaknesses. You possess immense talent in the Heart Realm lineage, but in terms of physique¡­ your talent is onlyparable to ordinary high-dimensional lifeforms. It¡¯s not worth devoting time to the Star Abyss Notes.¡± Xu Jingming was slightly taken aback. ¡°You¡¯ll understand in due time.¡± Feather Fire Lord waved His hand, and Xu Jingming was expelled, vanishing from this space. Feather Fire Lord¡¯s expression grew serious. That¡¯s right. Feather Fire Lord¡¯s heart shuddered. I¡¯m definitely not mistaken. There is indeed an unseen force affecting everything. What kind of power does this entity possess? Could it be those four¡­ ¡°As expected of Feather Fire Lord.¡± A voice echoed. Feather Fire Lord abruptly turned His gaze toward the distance. A petite woman with transparent wings had materialized on a distant rock. The petite woman also sported two curved horns on her forehead, and she radiated a ck aura that impacted the entire space and even faintly suppressed Feather Fire Lord. ¡°Lord Feui.¡± Feather Fire Lord bowed His head slightly, demonstrating humility. He was well aware of the petite woman¡¯s identity. ¡°Keep your observations and suspicions to yourself.¡± The petite woman reclined casually. ¡°Once it¡¯s leaked, you know the consequences.¡± ¡°I understand,¡± Feather Fire Lord responded promptly. Having cultivated to His level, He had vaguely encountered traces of an Ultimate existence. It was evident¡­ In the infinite realms and endless spacetime, the four Ultimate existences were the most fearsome beings. The creations they left behind¡ªPrimordial Star, Abyss, Mother Stream, and Heart Realm¡ªwere entities that third-realm powerhouses could only revere. ¡°Actually, three third-realm powerhouses have already crossed paths with Wu Ming,¡± the petite woman remarked with a smile. ¡°Unfortunately, their strength was insufficient, so they couldn¡¯t detect any trace of it.¡± ¡°I only discovered an issue after closely observing for an extended period. I confirmed it only after meeting Xu Jingming face to face,¡± Feather Fire Lord admitted humbly. The petite woman warned once more, ¡°Remember, keep it to yourself.¡± ¡°Lord Feui, don¡¯t worry.¡± Feather Fire Lord hesitated for a moment before adding, ¡°When I observed Xu Jingming, I also detected a problem.¡± ¡°Speak,¡± the petite womanmanded calmly. ¡°I¡­¡± Feather Fire Lord stared at the petite woman. ¡°Have I died once?¡± The petite woman smiled. ¡°You¡¯re mistaken. You¡¯ve died twice.¡± With that, the petite woman vanished without a trace. Feather Fire Lord stood there, stunned, for a long time before regaining hisposure. Chapter 758 - 758 Mind World 758 Mind World Xu Jingming materialized outside the Hall of Legacy, still reeling from the unexpected encounter. He called me over, just to send me away after a brief exchange? Xu Jingming was perplexed. A being from the third realm shouldn¡¯t be that capricious. So what was the hidden agenda behind his actions? Xu Jingming stood alone outside the hall, lost in thought. Throughout the years, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, Ancient Tree World Lord, and North River Boat Master had all treated him with exceptional deference. Thest third realm being, Lord Louye, had even gifted him a spear technique passed down from an Ultimate existence. And now, Feather Fire Lord¡ªwho countless high-dimensional lifeforms longed to meet but never could¡ªhad granted him a private audience¡­ All of this signaled to Xu Jingming that something extraordinary was afoot. I¡¯m too weak. Everything will be clear once I¡¯m stronger. Xu Jingming frowned. When Feather Fire Lord saw me, he even advised against pursuing the Star Abyss Notes, iming that my aptitude in this field is mediocre. This suggestion left Xu Jingming disheartened. He had wanted to study the Star Abyss Notes because he aspired to create offspring with eternal lifespans. Even Firstborn Realm high-dimensional lifeforms have a lifespan of just one Abyssal Era. Only ordinary third realm beings can bestow their spawn with eternal lifespans, Xu Jingming contemted. And at the half-step third realm, merely a select few who excel in physical mastery have a chance of achieving this feat. As long as one¡¯s knowledge of the Star Abyss Notes reaches a certain level, they can create eternal spawn using their blood. Feather Fire Lord can see the future. Does he mean to imply that I won¡¯t be able to use the Star Abyss Notes to create spawn? Xu Jingming continued to ponder. ¡­ The meeting had given Xu Jingming plenty to consider. He lingered outside the legacy hall for over half a month until the dean finally emerged. The dean grinned and remarked, ¡°This clone of mine is only at the Firstborn realm. My processing speed is still far too slow.¡± ¡°You¡¯re already much quicker than the others,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile. ¡°Did they borrow any treasures from you?¡± the dean inquired. ¡°Tower Master and Ind Lord borrowed a few. They likely learned three legacies,¡± Xu Jingming confirmed. ¡°As I suspected.¡± The dean nodded. He was the first human to attain the Eternal realm, and his ascent had been the most arduous! He had always advocated for gradual progress. Having grown up in more favorable environments, Eternal Tower Master and Spacetime Ind Lord believed in seizing opportunities as they arose. Five dayster, Redmond emerged. Three days after that, Tower Master and Ind Lord followed suit. ¡°Now that everyone¡¯s here, let¡¯s head back,¡± Xu Jingming suggested. ¡°It¡¯s still too dangerous around here.¡± Redmond sighed. Xu Jingming grinned and reassured them, ¡°I¡¯ll station a clone permanently in Feather Fire City. You¡¯ll be able to purchase resources anytime in the future.¡± ¡°A trip like this isn¡¯t easy. We can buy ordinary resources within our dominion.¡± The dean sighed. ¡°If we truly need a critical resource, we can acquire it from Feather Fire City.¡± Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond nodded in agreement. Having obtained Third Realm legacies and secured future ess to valuable resources from Feather Fire City, they sensed their paths of cultivation widening, lifting their spirits. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Xu Jingming led them down the mountain,mencing their journey home. ****** Time marched on. Having received the legacies from the distant Feather Fire City, the five high-dimensional human lifeforms dedicated themselves to their study. Three thousand yearster, Redmond finally broke through, bing another Eternal for the human race. Six thousand years after obtaining the legacy, Xu Jingming established the fourthrgest faction of the human race¡ªMind World. Immediately, numerous Origin lifeforms eagerly applied to join. Human Origin lifeforms were well-connected. They were already aware that Wu Ming was the top human powerhouse, his strength rivaling a half-step third realm being. He stood at the pinnacle of the dominion. ¡­ In a sh, over 10,000 years had psed since their return from Feather Fire City. Earth. In avish residence, a white-haired elder reclined on his bed, his expression somber. Suddenly, he sensed something and immediately nced up at the window. He spotted two figures materializing outside. The pair of young figures strode in without dy. ¡°Dad, Mom,¡± the white-haired elder greeted them, his voice subdued. ¡°Jin¡¯an.¡± The neers were Xu Fangjin and his wife, Dodo¡¯an. They couldn¡¯t bear to look at their loved one before them. No matter his age, he remained their child. ¡°My 30,000-year lifespan is nearly over. I can sense that my body is incredibly weak. I doubt I¡¯llst more than a day or two.¡± The white-haired elder gazed at his parents with longing. ¡°Dad, Mom, about that favor I asked of you¡­¡± ¡°We couldn¡¯t meet him at all,¡± Xu Fangjin replied. ¡°We visited Grandmother. She said that 30,000 years of life is already a blessing, so don¡¯t hope for treasures to extend it.¡± ¡°Is Great-grandmother really that heartless?¡± the white-haired elder eximed anxiously. ¡°I-I¡¯m the eldest son of my generation in the Xu family. Can¡¯t I extend my lifespan to 100,000 years?¡± Xu Fangjin and his wife exchanged nces. ¡°It¡¯s a rule set by Grandpa. No one can change it,¡± Dodo¡¯an exined. ¡°Besides, only your great-grandfather can produce such a rare treasure to extend one¡¯s lifespan to 100,000 years. If he¡¯s unwilling, there¡¯s nothing anyone can do.¡± ¡°Why? Why? He¡¯s an existence akin to a half-step Third Realm being, an unbeatable presence in the entire dominion. For him, it¡¯s a trifle.¡± The white-haired elder¡¯s eyes reddened. ¡°Is he willing to just watch me die?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already begged.¡± Xu Fangjin shook his head. ¡°It¡¯s pointless.¡± ¡°He drew a line. Those inside the circle can extend their lifespans to 100,000 years, while those outside can only live for 30,000 years. Back then, the family refused to help my children be Origin lifeforms,¡± the white-haired elder muttered. The resources avable to his children¡¯s generation were far inferior to his own; theycked the privilege to be Origin lifeforms for free. If they desired to be Origin lifeforms? They had to find their own way. Humans had always imposed stringent restrictions on using external forces to be an Origin lifeform. This was true for the three royal families as well as the Xu family. ¡°Back then, I could only watch my children age and die. Of my nine children, only three became Origin lifeforms. The other six perished.¡± The white-haired elder shook his head. ¡°Now, Dad, Mom, you must watch me die first!¡± Xu Fangjin and Dodo¡¯an fell silent, their hearts aching. ¡°No one can change his mind,¡± the white-haired elder murmured. ¡°Is there anything I can do for you?¡± Xu Fangjin inquired. ¡°I just want to live!¡± The white-haired elder gazed at Xu Fangjin. Xu Fangjin fell silent. ¡°Leave. All of you, just leave,¡± the white-haired eldermanded. Xu Fangjin and Dodo¡¯an yearned to say more, but the white-haired elder had already shut his eyes. With no other choice, Xu Fangjin and his wife departed. ¡°Jin¡¯an¡¯s time is up.¡± The couple walked side by side, Dodo¡¯an¡¯s eyes brimming with tears. ¡°Our five children are nearing the end of their lives. There¡¯s nothing we can do.¡± ¡°You know I begged Grandpa, even kneeled before him,¡± Xu Fangjin said. ¡°Grandpa argued that the Xu family¡¯s children have already enjoyed too many resources. It would be one thing if they were his own children or grandchildren, but extending their lifespans by 30,000 or 100,000 years¡­ Arge number of them living that long would consume a vast amount of resources. That wouldn¡¯t benefit the development of the entire Xu family or the human race.¡± Indeed, as Xu Jingming¡¯s great-grandson, Xu Jin¡¯an easily obtained a wealth of resources and held a high status among humans. If a few consecutive generations from his great-grandson¡¯s lineage extended their lifespans by tens of thousands of years, hundreds would live longer lives, significantly impacting the human race. ¡°Only a select few close rtives can have their lifespans extended by 100,000 years. The rest aren¡¯t eligible.¡± Xu Fangjin looked at his wife. ¡°Fortunately, Dodo¡¯an, you possess the talent to be a Level 10 Origin lifeform on your own.¡± Back then, with the Xu family¡¯s influence, both Xu Fangjin¡¯s wife, Dodo¡¯an Nonaeclipse, and Xu Biyun¡¯s husband, Scarletjade Swordcrow, were considered geniuses. They relied on their own abilities to easily be Origin lifeforms. Human resources had expanded considerably, and there were various legacies. Naturally, Dodo¡¯an and Scarletjade Swordcrow reached Level 10. As for Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun, they used external forces to extend their lifespans to 100,000 years. Due to thews of the universe, the lifespan limit for low-dimensional lifeforms was 100,000 years! Want to live longer? Even Xu Jingming was powerless to change that. He traded the Star Abyss Notes for his family. ¡°Huh?¡± As they walked, Xu Fangjin and Dodo¡¯an suddenly halted, turning to gaze at the distant residence. ¡°Jin¡¯an has passed,¡± Dodo¡¯an whispered softly. Xu Fangjin¡¯s eyes welled up. This was the first time he had witnessed his children¡¯s deaths. Moreover, all his children were nearing the end of their lives. ¡°Grandpa, what¡¯s wrong with extending their lifespans to 100,000 years? What does it matter if only a few humans live longer?¡± Xu Fangjin¡¯s heart ached. ¡­ Jin¡¯an has passed away. Xu Jingming sat at his desk, his brush hovering over the canvas. Fangjin and Biyun begged me to extend their children¡¯s lifespans to 100,000 years. Xu Jingming shook his head gently. He had only met his great-grandchildren a few times¡ªa calcted decision. The family could supply all kinds of resources for nurturing. If one were exceptional enough, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t mind giving them a push. For his great-grandchildren, lifespans of 30,000 years were sufficient. Xu Jingming had no interest in meddling with the following generations. In a mere 30,000 years, the Xu family already rivals the three royal families. What more could you want? Xu Jingming was not only responsible for the Xu family but also for countless humans. He knew he had to restrain the Xu family. If he indulged them, they would be utterly corrupt. I¡¯m still just short of the half-step third realm. Xu Jingming frowned. My umtion is several times deeper than before my journey to Feather Fire City. Psychic weapon, illusory realm, and Red Lotus Fire. These three paths feel like they could reach the half-step third realm at any moment, but they just haven¡¯t. Xu Jingming looked at the painting before him. He was capturing the Ultimate existence¡¯s spearmanship. He was attempting to replicate it. This was also another way for him toprehend it. Feather Fire Lord is right. I do possess exceptional talent in the Heart Realm lineage, but my physical talent is significantly inferior,parable to an ordinary high-dimensional lifeform. Xu Jingming reflected on his cultivation of more than 10,000 years and became convinced of this. Chapter 759 - 759 Half-Step Third Realm (Part 1) 759 Half-Step Third Realm (Part 1) In Feather Fire City, Xu Jingming hade into possession of three legacies. He had rapidly mastered the Heart Realm¡¯s Nine Annihtion Stratagems and the Abyssal Void, but found cultivating his body with the Star Abyss Notes to be a daunting task. I¡¯ve devoted years to the Heart Realm lineage and neglected my body, so it¡¯s only natural that my progress in the physical aspect is slow, he mused, unwilling to concede defeat. Among the three aspects in the Heart Realm lineage, I have long achieved the Nine-leaf ck Lotus Realm with the Red Lotus Fire. But I can¡¯t break through to the final level. To understand the Abyss Red Lotus Diagram, he thought, the legacy says I need to venture into the Abyss and observe the true Abyss Red Lotus. I must admit, I have a knack for illusion, Xu Jingming conceded, recalling when he first entered the Eternal realm. Guided by the ordinary Three Threads of the Heart Realm and the Eight Directions Map¡¯s illusory realm, he had managed to trap Asinus in an illusory world for a time. The essence of the Abyssal Void legacy is constructing an illusory abyss, a technique that thrives in the realm of illusion. Since obtaining the Abyssal Void legacy, my mastery of illusions has grown by leaps and bounds, he confidently reflected. I¡¯m a mere step away from the half-step third realm, and I have no doubt I¡¯ll soon break through. However, when ites to psychic weapons¡­ Xu Jingming¡¯s brow furrowed in frustration. With the silver parchment¡¯s spearmanship as my guide and the Nine Annihtion Stratagems as support, my proficiency in psychic weapons is unparalleled. Why can¡¯t I break through? For over 10,000 years, he had felt tantalizingly close to the threshold, yet unable to truly grasp it. Suddenly, Xu Jingming looked up and, through a karmic connection, saw his family in the distance. ¡­ Aboard a spaceship, in one of the cabins, a massive transparent ss panel provided Mrs. Xu with a stunning view of the vibrant neb outside. Seated before a drawing board, she watched the cosmic disy while carefully painting. Xu Jingming appeared silently in the cabin, standing to the side as he observed his mother¡¯s work. Her abilities had been enhanced to the limit of a low-dimensional lifeform, her observational and cognitive skills reaching Level 10. Combined with her years of practice in painting, the piece she was working on left even Xu Jingming amazed. It¡¯s beautiful, Xu Jingming thought, captivated by the scene. He had seen the neb in person countless times, but his mother¡¯s rendition was breathtaking. Mrs. Xu concentrated on her painting, asionally ncing up before returning to her work. After more than an hour, she finally stepped back, satisfied. It was then that Xu Jingming ceased concealing his presence. ¡°Huh?¡± Mrs. Xu turned, her eyes lighting up with surprise. ¡°How long have you been here, kid?¡± ¡°About an hour and a half,¡± he replied, grinning. ¡°How precious is your time, and yet you¡¯ve spent an hour and a half watching me paint?¡± she teased, her eyes crinkling in delight. He ttered her, ¡°I¡¯ve seen countless paintings, but yours, Mom, is the best I¡¯ve evere across.¡± ¡°Stop buttering me up.¡± Sheughed, her gaze returning to the view outside. This spaceship had been custom-modified by her; unlike ordinary ships that used simted views, she had reced the ss with apletely transparent material, allowing for a clearer perspective of the cosmos. ¡°Mom, you used to paint in the virtual world, right? Why do you spend so much time in reality now?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. ¡°What¡¯s virtual is ultimately virtual; it can¡¯tpare to reality,¡± she answered. Surprised, he asked, ¡°Can you really tell the difference between the virtual world and the outside universe?¡± The virtual worldwork, a legacy of the scientific lineage, boasted an incredibly high degree of replication. It was nearly impossible for even a Level 10 Origin lifeform to distinguish the difference based on the scenery alone. ¡°I¡¯ve been painting all my life,¡± Mrs. Xu exined with a smile. ¡°A few years ago, I painted in the virtual world, but I eventually realized that reality¡¯s scenery¡­ has a soul. The virtual world¡¯sndscapesck that.¡± ¡°A soul?¡± Xu Jingming pondered. ¡°A work with a soul is unique,¡± she said, looking at her painting. ¡°My technique still needs refining. I want to be able to infuse my creations with a soul, but I have a long way to go.¡± Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t quite grasp the concept of a soul in the context of his mother¡¯s art. This wasn¡¯t the Heart Realm¡¯s mind and will; after all, the real scenery wasn¡¯t alive, possessing no mind or will. ¡°Back when I was with your father, we traveled the world. He loved visiting various martial arts schools,¡± she reminisced, smiling. ¡°In those days, money was tight, and I had to take on multiple jobs, painting constantly. The pressure was so intense that the mere sight of a drawing board made me feel ill, but I had no choice¡ªI needed the ie.¡± Xu Jingming knew that his father hadn¡¯t been particrly well-off back then. ¡°It was your grandfather who bought our old house and vi, allowing us to finally settle down in Mingyue City,¡± she continued. ¡°I sometimes wonder how long it would¡¯ve taken your father to save up for a house on his own.¡± ¡°But back then, it was quitemon for parents to buy a house for their children,¡± Mrs. Xu said, ncing at the neighboring cabin. ¡°Your father remains fixated on his Eight Extremities. He even went so far as to create a virtual game world, the Eight Extremities World, and offered a massive bounty for countless humans to learn and master the Eight Extremities.¡± ¡°Having a hobby is a good thing,¡± Xu Jingming agreed. Mrs. Xu nodded. ¡°Without financial concerns, painting remains a captivating pursuit. When inspiration strikes, I paint. If not, I simply put it aside.¡± ¡°Mom, what else do you do besides painting?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. ¡°Me? Oh, I have a multitude of hobbies.¡± Mrs. Xu¡¯s enthusiasm bubbled over. ¡°Earth boasts a vast array of delicacies, and there¡¯s no shortage of gourmet dishes throughout the entire cosmic human race. As you may recall, I used to cook at home. I¡¯ve always been passionate about cooking¡­ I learned to prepare all sorts of delicious dishes. There¡¯s a special satisfaction thates from creating and savoring my own culinary masterpieces, which is unlike anything experienced when eating food prepared by others.¡± ¡°Additionally, I¡¯ve founded an artists alliance. We often gather to paint together and even auction off some of our creations¡­¡± Mrs. Xu continued, as Xu Jingming listened with an indulgent smile. ¡­ Xu Jingming spent a long time chatting with his mother, careful not to disturb his father. His father was a martial arts fanatic, having reached Level 8 with the aid of the Evolutionary Guide. Even after bing an Origin lifeform through external forces, he never abandoned his passion for the Eight Extremities. Grandpa¡¯s business keeps growing. Xu Jingming mused as he learned about his grandfather¡¯s recent ventures. Over the past 30,000 years, his grandfather had founded a livestreamingpany, which had be one of the top three entertainment businesses in the virtual world. But his grandfather had set firm rules. Firstly, thepany would focus solely on virtual world entertainment, avoiding any involvement in reality. Secondly, it would remain separate from the Xu family. Many within the family considered their ancestor too rigid, though none dared voice their concerns publicly. Xu Jingming had observed the situation for more than 30,000 years. Both the Pearwood Group and my parents¡¯pany have had their issues. In contrast, Grandpa¡¯spany is the cleanest. He had to concede that within the entire Xu family, his grandfather was a management prodigy. Others, including himself, Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, and his parents, paled inparison when it came topany management. Among the billions of people in the Xu family, very few could match his grandfather¡¯s managerial prowess. This was due in part to his inherent talent and the fact that he was Xu Jingming¡¯s grandfather. ¡°Grandson, I¡¯m just having fun! Pursuing high-dimensional lifeform cultivation is the right path,¡± his grandpa would say jovially whenever he saw Xu Jingming. ¡­ Cosmic Human Academy of Sciences. Li Miaomiao served as an assistant, working alongside five others under the tutge of a renowned schr to create high-dimensional weapons. ¡°Sess,¡± Li Miaomiao and the other assistants said, their faces alight with joy. ¡°This is merely an ordinary high-dimensional weapon for some Origin lifeforms,¡± the great schr calmly remarked with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s worthless trash in the face of high-dimensional lifeforms. But the fact that you can create it shows you¡¯ve truly grasped the knowledge I¡¯ve shared.¡± Unbeknownst to them, Xu Jingming had already arrived, hidden from view. This ordinary high-dimensional weapon served two purposes: to train the schrs of the scientific lineage with hands-on experience, and to allow Level 10 Origin lifeforms to sense high-dimensional powers more clearly. ¡°Everyone, you may return and rest,¡± the great schr dered before turning and departing. As Li Miaomiao and her fellow assistants dispersed, Xu Jingming called out, ¡°Miaomiao.¡± Startled, Li Miaomiao looked at her husband as the other assistants left without noticing him. ¡°Why are you here?¡± she asked with a smile. ¡°How has your time at the Academy of Sciences been?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. ¡°Having been elevated to a Level 10 Origin lifeform through external forces, my brain¡¯s capacity allows me to easily be an assistant,¡± Li Miaomiao replied, grinning. ¡°I haven¡¯t disrupted the Academy¡¯s operations.¡± Xu Jingming was unconcerned. The importance of the scientific lineage to the human race had diminished. Once focused on optimizing forbidden weapons, it had been reced by Xu Jingming, capable of crushing the Five Demons, as the core foundation of humanity. Following the acquisition of the third-realm legacy, the dean and others abandoned the iplete scientific lineage, concentrating on their legacies in hopes of reaching a half-step third realm someday. Moreover, the iplete scientific lineage acquired by the human race hadn¡¯t produced a single high-dimensional lifeform throughout the years. Although Feather Fire Mountain possessed a third-realm scientific legacy, it could only be learned once, and it couldn¡¯t be passed on unless highlyprehended. Xu Jingming and the others weren¡¯t willing to be sidetracked for the time being. Having Li Miaomiao, a Level 10 Origin lifeform, as an assistant at the Academy of Sciences was epted without hesitation. They hoped Xu Jingming might provide resources for their Academy. ¡°I never knew you were so interested in science,¡± Xu Jingming said with a smile. ¡°I don¡¯t like it,¡± Li Miaomiao admitted, gazing at her husband. ¡°I want to delve deeper into high-dimensional powers.¡± Xu Jingming was taken aback. ¡°Many of the Xu family¡¯s children are nearing the end of their lives,¡± Li Miaomiao exined. ¡°I can still live for quite some time, but there¡¯s a 100,000-year limit for low-dimensional lifeforms like me. As for you, Jingming, you¡¯re a high-dimensional lifeform.¡± Li Miaomiao looked at her husband, her expressionplex. ¡°I want to understand high-dimensional powers from different angles, even entertaining the unlikely hope of mastering them and bing a high-dimensional lifeform one day. I know the chances are slim.¡± ¡°But there¡¯s no hope without trying. If you try, there¡¯s always a possibility,¡± Li Miaomiao said, smiling. ¡°For instance, didn¡¯t I be a cosmic lifeform while concentrating on sword techniques?¡± Xu Jingming tenderly embraced his wife. Li Miaomiao remarked softly, ¡°When I saw so many of my peers and descendants pass away, I couldn¡¯t help but think of myself. I yearn for more time with you, which is why I delved into the study of high-dimensional powers. Yet, reason reminds me¡­ it¡¯s impossible for a low-dimensional lifeform like me to carry on once my timees to an end.¡± Chapter 760 - 760 Half-Step Third Realm (Part 2) 760 Half-Step Third Realm (Part 2) ¡°If I can create spawn or ascend to the third realm, everyone will be able to live on,¡± Xu Jingming reassured his wife. ¡°Don¡¯t dwell on it. Leave this to me.¡± ¡°Okay,¡± Li Miaomiao replied, nestled in her husband¡¯s arms. Yet, she understood the immense difficulty of the task at hand. Countless high-dimensional beings had converged in Feather Fire City, as her husband had mentioned. Feather Fire Lord had nurtured them for eons, but had failed to produce even a single third-realm powerhouse. Creating spawn seemed more likely, but her husband was not particrly adept at it. ****** Heart Realm territory. Xu Jingming floated in the void. Beneath himy a vast silver parchment, inscribed with spear techniques. Miaomiao, Lixing, Dad, Mom, Grandpa¡­ Xu Jingming felt blessed, as his family had always been by his side. It was something many high-dimensional beings longed for. However, they will all face the end of their lives, Xu Jingming mused. All living creatures are greedy, and I am no exception. I want them to live on! There are two paths before me. One is to reach the half-step third realm in the body lineage and create spawn. The other is to attain the third realm, Xu Jingming contemted. I will strive on both fronts. He gazed at the spear techniques beneath him and immersed himself in them once more. All his determination was poured into mastering the spear techniquesprehending, reflecting, and studying. He needed to grow stronger to protect the ones he cherished. He could endure a fleeting moment of solitude, but not an eternity of it. Engrossed in his spear techniques, Xu Jingming lost all sense of time. Perhaps due to his mindset or the umtion of 10,000 years, after over a millennium of immersion in the silver parchment, Xu Jingming achieved enlightenment. After 16,000 years of mastering the Ultimate existence¡¯s spear techniques, I¡¯ve finally forged the third move of Golden Halberd. Golden Halberd was a psychic weapon spear technique created by Xu Jingming. The second move, Luminous Ember, could annihte Five Demons. In the eyes of Five Demons, this move was already on par with the power of a half-step third realm of the Heart Realm lineage. Boom! Xu Jingming¡¯s entire body radiated light that bathed every corner of the beast hide space. His body transformed as well. A psychic weapon melded mind and weapon! For Heart Realm lineage powerhouses, their bodies wereposed of Heart Realm Force. As psychic entities, the transformation of their minds signified a transformation of their lives. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Xu Jingming absorbed external energies to fuel his metamorphosis and perfect his body. A being¡¯s potency wasn¡¯t just a measure of their level but also a quantitative shift. Every half-step third-realm powerhouse¡¯s true body was immense! Xu Jingming consumed the external energies like a whale, continuing for three days before ceasing. His body had grown significantlyrger. The qualitative and quantitative alterations made Xu Jingming¡¯s body unprecedentedly formidable. Is this the entire spatialyer? Xu Jingming sensed himself naturally permeating the spatialyer. It was like a colossal elephant crammed into a cage, upying every inch. This was the pinnacle of a four-dimensional lifeform. Having saturated the entire spatialyer, Xu Jingming faintly encountered even more profound powers! A higher-level power? Xu Jingming tried to sense it. It was an imposing timeline, an enigmatic force surpassing the spatialyer. The past timeline was crystal clear. The future timeline branched out endlessly, and each path was shrouded in vagueness. Observing them required time and effort. Even karma has be clear. Xu Jingming smiled. Beings at different levels perceived differently. Through the eyes of half-step third-realm powerhouses, every strand of karma traversed the spatialyer with remarkable rity. This is what it feels like to be half a step into the third realm. Xu Jingming took in his newly strengthened body. The ck Abyss Fire unleashed by the Abyss Sovereign, Sovereign Yaming, once caused him immense pain, but now he could easily withstand it. I¡¯ll test out my new move. With a mere thought, Xu Jingming left the beast hide space and arrived in the Heart Realm. A storm was brewing in the vast Heart Realm territory. As it consumed the endless chaos from the outside world, it expanded. Thend steadily grew while theke condensed. Towering mountains even emitted a sharp aura, containing the spear techniques Xu Jingming had deduced. Alongside the three moves of the Golden Halberd, techniques like the Heart Divine Weapon and the moves understood from the Nine Annihtion Stratagems naturally materialized in the Heart Realm. The Heart Realm territory was also a manifestation of a Heart Realm powerhouse¡¯s mind. I¡¯ll give it a try. Xu Jingming extended his hand, and an illusory spear materialized within his grasp. He hadn¡¯t practiced in the beast hide space because he had a feeling¡­ Although it was a psychic move, practicing it in the beast hide space would still affect the space¡¯s foundation and ultimately destroy it. Xu Jingming grasped the illusory spear and merged his mind with the weapon, instantaneously transforming into a radiant sphere of light that brilliantly illuminated the surroundings whilst emanating an indomitable aura. As the sphere of light passed, everything seemed to incinerate and melt, naturally carving out a path. Even the entire Heart Realm territory naturally split open, forming a massive canyon. The third move of Golden Halberd¡ªDawn Piercer! If the second move, Luminous Ember, was akin to a me scorching the mind, then Dawn Piercer was the morning sunposed of countless mind-burning mes. It appeared gentle, yet it was truly unstoppable. Anyone who touched it would be melted and obliterated. The ball of light streaking across the sky eventually halted, condensing back into Xu Jingming, spear in hand. Huh? Xu Jingming frowned at the illusory spear he held. The spear already exhibited minor cracks. I didn¡¯t even attack an enemy. I merely unleashed my full strength to execute a move, and this weapon is already starting to crack? If I were to truly battle a half-step third-realm powerhouse, this spear would likely shatter after a single strike, Xu Jingming pondered. Naturally, he understood that, with his foundation rooted in an Ultimate existence¡¯s spearmanship, the third move of Golden Halberd he hadprehended was far more potent than ordinary half-step third-realm Heart Realm techniques. Hence, the weapon sustained damage simply from using it. I need to nurture a new weapon. Thankfully, the Ancient Tree World Lord gifted me numerous Heart Spirit Beads. As long as three to five Heart Spirit Beads are integrated into this spear, it will undergo aplete transformation, Xu Jingming thought as he examined the cracked illusory spear. Heart Spirit Beads were the most valuableponents within the Heart Realm. Third-realm beings typically utilized Heart Spirit Beads to refine their weapons. As a half-step third-realm powerhouse, even using all his Heart Spirit Beads wouldn¡¯t allow him to cultivate a third-realm weapon! That would be wasteful; thus, employing three Heart Spirit Beads for each spear was most appropriate. In my previous spears, I fused three Heart Spirit Beads into each to transform them. It was sufficient for battling half-step third-realm powerhouses, Xu Jingming considered. However, to significantly enhance my strength, I still need to acquire a third-realm weapon. Any half-step third-realm powerhouse would pursue a suitable third-realm weapon after breaking through. I¡¯ll examine the timeline. Xu Jingming¡¯s curiosity suddenly piqued. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord and the others have taken the initiative to send gifts, and third-realm beings have treated me differently. Perhaps I can uncover some clues by probing the timeline. A formidable lifeform permeating the spatialyer could already sense the timeline. The past is fairly clear. Xu Jingming sensed it. Each time node corresponded to a boundless dominion. Xu Jingming could only barely glimpse the thousands of dominions surrounding a time node, while the regions further away grew increasingly hazy. A distinct past extends to the present. Xu Jingming realized. But third-realm beings can alter the past of other lifeforms, modifying reality and the future. Only by observing the timeline did heprehend the methods employed by third-realm beings. For instance, if one group of living beings was revived within a past timeline, causing another group of living beings to perish, history would naturally shift. This would also alter the present and the future. As long as one exists within the timeline, their fate will be manipted. Only by breaking free from the timeline can one alter their fate. Xu Jingming had an epiphany. As a result, I can¡¯t see the third realms within the timeline at all. Though he had witnessed his past and experiences in Feather Fire City, the moment he met Feather Fire Lord had vanished entirely! It was undetectable within the timeline. His meeting with Lord Louye met the same fate¡ªundetectable in the timeline. What about my future? Xu Jingming endeavored to peer into the future. The future was hazy, with innumerable branches. Xu Jingming traced one of them and attempted to probe. It¡¯s truly challenging to peer into the future. A third-realm being could probably probe countless branches with just a thought, Xu Jingming mused. He was only capable of prying into one future branch at a time. The future¡­ His original homeworld had suffered a catastrophe, and his clone in the Heart Realm bore witness. I only see endless, terrifying energy streams obliterating the entire dominion, but they didn¡¯t affect the Heart Realm. Xu Jingming nodded slightly. I wonder what the source of this horrifying energy stream is. Further in the future, his grandfather, parents, wife, daughter¡­ All of them reached the end of their lives and perished. He could only observe these events unfold and remain alone thereafter. He had been seeking a method to create offspring and striving to attain the third realm, but in the future he explored, he failed to witness that day arrive. The more distant the future, the blurrier it became. I can¡¯t see the day Miaomiao and the others are revived. Xu Jingming switched to another future branch. He could only peer about a million years into the future¡ªnothing beyond that. There¡¯s nothing I can do about it. They still can¡¯t be revived. One future branch after another. Creating spawn? Xu Jingming¡¯s talent in the physical lineage was rather mediocre. In a million years, his physical lineage could only reach the level of an ordinary Eternal. He was still a considerable distance from the half-step third realm. Third realm? In the branches he probed, he remained a half-step third realm. Despite his strength increasing and his invincibility at the half-step third realm, he relentlessly pursued the third realm. I¡¯ve probed over 100 future branches, yet I couldn¡¯t revive my family in any of them. Conversely, I¡¯m invincible at the half-step third realm. My future seems rather certain. Xu Jingming was astonished. The future of other powerhouses was highly uncertain. They could be trapped in a bottleneck for a million years. However, he wasn¡¯t. In the million years he could probe, he consistently became an invincible half-step third realm! Nothing could hinder him. Suddenly¡ª A force transmitted through karma. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, congrattions. You achieved the half-step third realm in just 34,000 years! Your cultivation time is the shortest I¡¯ve ever encountered.¡± A gentle voice resonated. Xu Jingming followed karma and sensed the other party from a distance¡ªit was the strongest being in this dominion, Ancient Tree World Lord. Chapter 761 - 761 Abyss Red Lotus and Psychic Spear 761 Abyss Red Lotus and Psychic Spear ¡°Brother Ancient Tree, you tter me. I¡¯m just a fledgling half-step third-realm powerhouse who¡¯s recently broken through. My knowledge pales inparison to yours,¡± Xu Jingming said modestly. ¡°I only amassed this strength after living through nearly a hundred Abyssal Eras. Brother Wu Ming, you¡¯ll likely surpass me in a few hundred thousand years,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord boomed withughter. Projections of the future consistently showed Wu Ming would be an indomitable half-step third realm in a million years! Naturally, Ancient Tree World Lord sought to befriend him. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but feel awed. Ancient Tree World Lord had lived for nearly a hundred Abyssal Eras¡ªfew half-step third-realm powerhouses had ousted him. Ancient Tree World Lord was a transcendent tree that had achieved sentience through extraordinary experiences and had steadily grown. Preferring serenity, he rarely took action and despised conflict. As his strength increased, he found himself drawn into various disputes. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, now that you¡¯ve broken through, you should join our half-step third-realm powerhouse circle,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord suggested. ¡°We support and trade favors with one another to achieve our goals! United, we can better explore perilous territories. If you¡¯re interested, I can introduce you to more friends.¡± Xu Jingming responded, ¡°I would be honored.¡± ¡°You have a clone in Feather Fire City, correct?¡± Ancient Tree World Lord¡¯s voice echoed from a distance. ¡°Most half-step third-realm powerhouses gather there. I¡¯ll escort you to the next assembly.¡± ¡°I appreciate your help, Brother Ancient Tree,¡± Xu Jingming said gratefully. ¡°You could also reach out to Thearch Dragon Ind Lord. As a personal disciple of a third realm, his intelligencework is far more extensive than mine,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord added. ¡°You can meet even more half-step third realms through him.¡± ¡°Understood,¡± Xu Jingming replied, though he felt a touch of confusion. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord had been quite amicable with him in the past. Upon their first meeting, he had gifted him half of a vast treasure trove. However, since then, he hadn¡¯t contacted him again. ¡­ On Myriad Star Ind, Xu Jingming shared news of his breakthrough with the dean and the others. ¡°You¡¯ve ascended to the half-step third realm?¡± The dean¡¯s surprise was tinged with delight, and everyone present buzzed with excitement. The human race had advanced, little by little, from weakness to finally boasting a half-step third realm existence. ¡°I knew this day woulde,¡± Eternal Tower Master dered, ovee with emotion. ¡°Jingming, what does it feel like to reach the half-step third realm?¡± Spacetime Ind Lord inquired, driven by curiosity. The dean and the others were equally eager to know. ¡°My body has be much more powerful,¡± Xu Jingming exined. ¡°With this enhanced strength, one can naturally pervade the entire spatialyer. One¡¯s perception grows significantly stronger, too. One can sense karma or even the timeline.¡± ¡°Peer into the timeline?¡± The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond were simultaneously envious and astonished. ¡°No need to delve deeply into spacetime,¡± Xu Jingming continued. ¡°Take a tall person, for example. If they¡¯re tall enough, they can effortlessly peer into a courtyard over the wall. It¡¯s the same for half-step third-realm powerhouses. If one¡¯s body is strong enough, they can naturally glimpse the timeline.¡± The dean nodded, saying, ¡°Breaking through from the peak of the Eternal realm to the half-step third realm is a physical transformation as well.¡± ¡°How have your insights progressed over the years?¡± Xu Jingming asked. ¡°It¡¯s incredibly challenging,¡± the dean admitted. ¡°Riddled with confusion,¡± Tower Master chimed in. ¡°Taking my time to study it,¡± Ind Lord added. Redmond grinned, replying, ¡°I¡¯m doing alright. I haven¡¯t hit any bottlenecks yet.¡± ¡°If you, a newly-advanced Eternal, encountered a bottleneck, it would beughable,¡± the dean remarked, shaking his head. ¡°Jingming, now that you¡¯ve reached the half-step third realm, do you want to establish a fourth trading hub for the entire dominion?¡± Ancient Tree World Lord, North River Boat Master, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡ªevery half-step third-realm powerhouse had established a trading hub. Once the trading hub was built, he could sell shop licenses and collect administrative fees. It would be akin to collecting taxes! While his short-term ie might not skyrocket, after an Abyssal Era or more, it could surpass what he¡¯d gain from riskden adventures. ¡°No need to rush,¡± Xu Jingming demurred, shaking his head. He didn¡¯t want any distractions for now. It wouldn¡¯t be toote to set up a trading hub once he became invincible in the half-step third realm and encountered a bottleneck. ****** Feather Fire City, inner city. Four half-step third-realm powerhouses convened at Ancient Tree World Lord¡¯s abode. ¡°This marks the first gathering of the four half-step third-realm powerhouses from our South Pavilion 3609 Dominion,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord announced, smiling. ¡°In the past, it was just the three of us. With Wu Ming¡¯s arrival, our ranks have grown stronger,¡± North River Boat Master dered, grinning. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord shot him a sidelong nce. If not for Xu Jingming and Ancient Tree World Lord, he wouldn¡¯t have given North River Boat Master the time of day. Such run-of-the-mill half-step third-realm powerhouses were a dime a dozen in countless dominions. Of course, North River Boat Master had only been included because they hailed from the same dominion. ¡°Atst, we have another half-step third-realm powerhouse of the Heart Realm lineage among us,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord remarked, pouring wine for Xu Jingming personally. ¡°Wu Ming, it seems like it was only 10,000 years ago that west crossed paths in the Primordial Gold Mountains. I¡¯m astonished by how quickly you¡¯ve broken through!¡± ¡°Ind Lord, you¡¯re too kind.¡± Xu Jingming raised his ss in acknowledgment. ¡°Since we¡¯re from the same dominion, it¡¯s only natural that we support each other,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord continued. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, you¡¯ve only just broken through. If you need our help, don¡¯t hesitate to ask.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes. Over the years, we¡¯ve forged many alliances. Perhaps we can be of service to you, Wu Ming,¡± North River Boat Master chimed in. Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°I do have two matters.¡± ¡°Please, speak freely,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord encouraged warmly. In truth, his master had warned him to maintain distance from Xu Jingming! The reason being that his master couldn¡¯t see through him and feared that Xu Jingming might cause trouble, thereby implicating Thearch Dragon Ind Lord. Thus, from that moment on, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord intentionally kept Xu Jingming at arm¡¯s length. But now, Xu Jingming had made his breakthrough! This was a monumental event for the entire dominion! Ancient Tree World Lord had proactively invited the four of them, all from the same dominion, to gather. There was no reason to decline, and to do so would be a direct affront to Xu Jingming. Caught between fearing potential consequences and not wanting to offend Xu Jingming, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord resolved to keep his distance when they were apart, but to be exceptionally warm and friendly when they met. ¡°The first thing I want to do is take a look at the Abyss Red Lotus,¡± Xu Jingming dered. ¡°I don¡¯t need it; I just want to see it with my own eyes.¡± ¡°Abyss Red Lotus? That¡¯s a rare treasure in the Abyss.¡± Ancient Tree World Lord frowned. ¡°It grows incredibly deep in the Abyss, where sin amasses! It attracts Abyss powerhouses, who battle for it. After all, an Abyss Red Lotus¡­ is as valuable as a third-realm weapon.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. ¡°Once it ripens, the petals fully bloom. It must be plucked and used,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord exined. ¡°That¡¯s because it doesn¡¯tst long in storage once picked. Hence, it has to be utilized within a specific timeframe.¡± ¡°If you want to find an Abyss Red Lotus, you can only track down those that are growing,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord continued. ¡°Typically, these Abyss Red Lotuses are already imed by Abyss powerhouses.¡± ¡°I just want to take a look,¡± Xu Jingming insisted. ¡°Negotiating with powerhouses from the Abyss lineage isn¡¯t easy, especially those Abyss Overlords. They possess twisted and insane personalities due to long-term Abyss Sacrifices.¡± Ancient Tree World Lord, with his gentle nature, wasn¡¯t fond of the Abyss lineage. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord chimed in, ¡°The Abyss Red Lotus is a rare treasure naturally created by the Abyss. It¡¯s unowned to begin with. In the Abyss, those Abyss Overlords alsopete with one another, and the strongest ims it. Wu Ming, just vie for it. If you snatch it using your abilities, it¡¯s naturally yours.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s gather information on the Abyss Red Lotus first,¡± Xu Jingming decided. This involved whether he could master another half-step third-realm technique¡ªRed Lotus Fire. He naturally had to study the Abyss Red Lotus meticulously. ¡°Second, I want to buy a third-realm weapon¡ªa psychic spear!¡± Xu Jingming announced. Feather Fire City was home to numerous half-step third-realm powerhouses, including a few Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm warriors. As a result, many third-realm weapon transactions urred here. ¡°Third-realm weapon? And a psychic spear? Does it have to be a spear?¡± Ancient Tree World Lord inquired. ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°It must be a spear.¡± Switching weapons to something like a sword or saber wouldn¡¯t bepatible with the silver parchment. ¡°Wu Ming, you should know that third-realm psychic weapons require exceptionally high-quality materials,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord exined. ¡°Dozens of Heart Spirit Beads are worth over 100 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood.¡± Xu Jingming nodded, understanding. ¡°Third-realm beings invest considerable effort into nurturing and refining a psychic spear. As far as I know, no third-realm psychic weapons cost less than 150 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord informed. ¡°Since you require only spears, the seller will likely demand a high price.¡± ¡°It¡¯s negotiable,¡± Xu Jingming responded. ¡°Third-realm psychic weapons are extremely scarce.¡± Ancient Tree World Lord frowned, shaking his head. ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of a spear.¡± ¡°I have a junior brother who possesses a psychic spear,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord revealed. ¡°I must return to my Master¡¯s ce to discuss this matter with him.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Xu Jingming was surprised. ¡°Not in Feather Fire City,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord asserted confidently. ¡°To my knowledge, there are only around ten third-realm psychic weapons avable here, and none are psychic spears. My master has arge number of half-step third-realm powerhouses under hismand¡­ I recall that my junior brother possesses a psychic spear. He discovered it while exploring a third-realm cave abode.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make the journey back. Traveling through the Abyss will take about 500 years,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord exined. ¡°When the timees, we can negotiate a price. If you agree, I¡¯ll purchase it for you and bring it back.¡± ¡°Thank you very much, Ind Lord,¡± Xu Jingming expressed his gratitude. With a 500-year journey through the Abyss, the distance was undoubtedly immense. Feather Fire City served as a nexus for high-dimensional beings. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡¯s master resided at another such hub. ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord stated candidly. On the one hand, he was extremely cautious, believing that the two parties shouldn¡¯t meet frequently or consistently gather together. On the other hand, since even his master couldn¡¯t discern Xu Jingming¡¯s true nature, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord felt the need to hedge his bets. He wanted the other party indebted to him. Even if they didn¡¯t meet often in the future, Wu Ming would have to recognize him as a friend. ¡°If you¡¯re unable to afford it for now, I can lend you some temporarily,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord offered. ¡°Me too,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord chimed in. ¡°I still have 100 to 200 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood.¡± North River Boat Master couldn¡¯t help but feel embarrassed when he heard their offers. He was poor. When he had visited Xu Jingming in the past, giving him the 8,000 Gxies felt like tearing a piece of his own flesh! He had only umted about 100 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood, all of which were his most prized possessions. ¡°Thank you, both of you. I¡¯ll figure out a solution for the treasure myself,¡± Xu Jingming assured them. Chapter 762 - 762 Entering the Abyss 762 Entering the Abyss In the midst of the chaotic void, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord stood alone, gazing into the distance. All his friends were there, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel a mixture of emotions. His master¡¯s rtives had twisted minds, which had led to a vile and disorderly environment. His master had even silently condoned some of their actions. The once limitless dominion had be a battleground for the master¡¯s family. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord pondered, If I return under the guise of aiding Wu Ming, Master will surely keep his rtives from meddling in Wu Ming¡¯s affairs. He truly feared his master¡¯s rtives¡ªtheir degenerate and corrupt minds. Yet, they were the beings his master cherished most. I¡¯ll go back onest time. I¡¯ll see for myself how those people live. With that thought, the Thearch Dragon Ind Lord took a step and vanished. That distant ce was the home he held dear, where he had lived since he was a mere low-dimensional being. The South Pavilion 3609 Dominion was too remote, so much so that his karmic senses were faint and he couldn¡¯t reach his friends. Only his third-realm master could contact him. And now, he was going back. ****** In the blink of an eye, a century had passed since Xu Jingming reached the precipice of the third realm. Secluded within his study on Myriad Star Ind, he devoted himself to researching the Abyssal Void and the Nine Annihtions Stratagems. As he approached the half-step third realm, his mind had grown sharper, and his insights deeper. I can feel the Abyssal Void nearing the half-step third realm, Xu Jingming mused, furrowing his brow. The Abyssal Void was aplete third-realm legacy, one that originated from the illusory realm lineage. With just a little more understanding, he would ascend to the half-step third realm. He excelled in the three primary disciplines of the Heart Realm. For the Heart Realm weapon lineage, he had recently deciphered the third move of the Golden Halberd, using this breakthrough to reach the half-step third realm. Unlocking the more profound fourth move would require further effort¡ªit couldn¡¯t be rushed. As for the Red Lotus Fire, he needed to see the Abyss Red Lotus, so progress was temporarily stalled. Xu Jingming eagerly anticipated delving deeper into the illusory realm, as he sensed rapid growth whenever he studied the Abyssal Void¡¯s illusory realm lineage. As he examined his own timeline, he discovered that his progress in the illusory realm skyrocketed. Focusing on the psychic weapon with the illusory realm as support, he realized the Red Lotus Fire held the least potential. ¡°Brother Wu Ming.¡± A voice echoed from afar, carried by karmic currents. ¡°Hahaha, indeed. Weren¡¯t you searching for the Abyss Red Lotus?¡± Ancient Tree World Lord said. ¡°I¡¯ve collected quite a bit of relevant information.¡± The power of the Red Lotus Fire was secondary; what he truly sought was Karma Severance. ¡°The Abyss is boundless andyered beyond count. Naturally, there are many Abyss Red Lotuses growing,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord exined. ¡°There are two locations rtively close to our South Pavilion 3609 Dominion where the lotuses are nearing maturity.¡± ¡°The first is in the Abyssal Space of the seventh branch¡¯s ck Bone 339,166thyer. The Abyss Red Lotus there is expected to fully mature and bloom in 500 to 600 years.¡± ¡°The other is in the seventh branch¡¯s Blood Jade 735,293rd Abyssal spaceyer. That Abyss Red Lotus is estimated to mature in 300 to 400 years.¡± Ancient Tree World Lord ryed the information he had gathered. ¡°Since they¡¯re close to maturing, the Abyss Red Lotuses in these locations¡­ are imed by powerful Abyss Overlords. If you want to observe or even pluck them, you¡¯ll need a n.¡± ¡°Understood,¡± Xu Jingming replied, ted. ¡°Thank you, Brother Ancient Tree.¡± Ancient Tree World Lord had lived for nearly 100 Abyssal Eras and had far more connections than Xu Jingming. It was challenging for half-step third-realm powerhouses, who could spend 100,000 to a million years in seclusion, to make such connections. ¡°I merely collected some intel,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord said. ¡°But be warned, Brother Wu Ming, every Abyssal space is teeming with hundreds of Overlords, and there may even be Abyss Sovereigns. An Abyss Sovereign might overlook an Abyss Red Lotus, but Overlords certainly won¡¯t. Those who monopolize the Abyss Red Lotus¡­ are undoubtedly the cream of the crop.¡± ¡°I understand.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯sprehension was evident, and his eyes gleamed with anticipation. Extreme calm bred the desire for action! The moment hade to venture into the Abyss. Ancient Tree World Lord proceeded to transmit an intricate map, rich with detail. ¡­ That day, Xu Jingming arrived at the intersection between the Abyssal space and the South Pavilion 3609 dominion, armed with over ten clones and five psychic spears. Infusing each psychic spear with three Heart Spirit Beads was a breeze. After reaching the half-step third realm, Xu Jingming had modified eight psychic spears in just a decade. He didn¡¯t create more because the third move of the Golden Halberd, Dawn Piercer, exerted immense mental strain. Even with his enhanced body, Xu Jingming could only use this move simultaneously with six clones. The Abyss. Xu Jingming gazed into the distance. Thest time I pursued Natuo¡¯s clone, I teleported from the Heart Realm, killed him, and left. I never had the chance to explore the Abyss. Whoosh. With a single step, Xu Jingming entered the Abyssal space of thisyer. This vast, gloomy Abyssal space nurtured many high-dimensional lifeforms. Born as high-dimensional beings, they struggled to survive in the Abyssal space. Amidst endless ughter, only a few reached the Eternal realm. Nearly every Abyss Eternal excelled at Abyss Sacrifice. Growth without killing and sacrifice was impossible. Outsider? A coiled snake opened its gray eyes and stared at Xu Jingming, who had appeared in the sky far away. The snakeunched an invisible attack, intending to freeze Xu Jingming entirely. But in the Abyss, killing came as naturally as breathing. The invisible spacetime freeze targeted Xu Jingming, but as a formidable half-step third-realm lifeform capable of infiltrating all spatialyers, he was unshakable. Xu Jingming looked at the snake, ck mes igniting in his eyes. Instantly, the snake was consumed by ck mes. Under the Nine-leaf ck Lotus Realm¡¯s fire, it was reduced to ashes without a chance to scream. This snake is really poor. Xu Jingming waved his hand dismissively and eyed the remains. It¡¯s not even worth 0.1 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. Right. True powerhouses in the Abyss retain their rationality despite the corruption. Cunning and ruthless, they are nothing like this foolish snake that attacked me without a second thought. Xu Jingming took a step and moved on. He pressed forward. Using the Heart Realm¡¯s teleportation, he traversed the Abyss far quicker than Thearch Dragon Ind Lord and the others. In just a few steps, he entered a new Abyssalyer. The Abyssal space consisted of countlessyers, its size unknown. It existed in any timeline, dominion, or parallel spacetime. I should have explored the Abyss sooner. After half a month in the Abyss, Xu Jingming was astonished. Although he had crushed a few naive Abyssal creatures, his most significant discovery was¡­ The third-realm legacy, Abyssal Void, constructs an illusory Abyss using the illusory realm. Xu Jingming was overjoyed. I should have visited the Abyss and witnessed it firsthand much earlier. The Abyss seen with one¡¯s own eyes differed from the legacy¡¯s guidance. Xu Jingming felt immensely rewarded. I¡¯m certain that after eight to ten years in the Abyss, I¡¯ll step into the half-step third realm with the Abyssal Void legacy. Xu Jingming brimmed with confidence. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t travel at full speed. Instead, he carefully examined each Abyssal spaceyer, observing their differences and generating ideas for constructing an illusory Abyss. After more than half a month in the Abyss, he finally arrived at his destination¡ªthe seventh branch of the Abyss, Blood Jade 735,293rd Abyssal Spaceyer. I¡¯ve arrived. In thisyer of the Abyssal space, the sky resembled ayer of blood-colored crystal jade. Light filtered through the crimson crystal jade, casting a mesmerizing glow. Guided by the information from Ancient Tree World Lord, Xu Jingming reached the area where the Abyss Red Lotus grew. Huh? He squinted into the distance. The murky water before him surged powerfully, engulfing the vast expanse ahead! Xu Jingming¡¯s Nine-leaf ck Lotus Realm fire could resonate with the hidden Abyss Red Lotus deep within that area. An Abyss Red Lotus lies beneath the water. He sensed and confirmed its presence. Boom! Boom! A nine-eyed visage emerged from the turbulent water, fixing its gaze on Xu Jingming. ¡°Who are you? How dare you trespass on my territory?¡± Armed with Ancient Tree World Lord¡¯s detailed information, Xu Jingming recognized over 600 Abyss Overlords in thisyer of Abyssal space. ¡°Overlord Yandi,¡± Xu Jingming greeted respectfully. ¡°I am Wu Ming. I ventured into thisyer of the Abyssal space, hoping to witness the Abyss Red Lotus bloom. I don¡¯t seek any materials from it; I simply wish to observe it once.¡± ¡°Wu Ming?¡± The nine-eyed figure appeared impatient. ¡°Never heard of you! But since you¡¯re polite, get lost now.¡± ¡°Brother Yandi.¡± A withered tree figure materialized within the churning water. ¡°This is Wu Ming, a renowned half-step third-realm powerhouse of the Heart Realm lineage from Feather Fire City. Ancient Tree World Lord is his close friend.¡± ¡°Ancient Tree means nothing to me,¡± scoffed the nine-eyed figure. ¡°Wu Ming is famous because many half-step third-realm powerhouses predict that his future branch is almost certain to be an invincible half-step third realm,¡± the withered tree figure exined. ¡°It¡¯s best not to antagonize him.¡± The nine-eyed figure eyed Xu Jingming in surprise, thenughed. ¡°Interesting! An invincible half-step third realm?¡± ¡°So what if he¡¯s destined for greatness? Why should I care if I offend him?¡± The nine-eyed figure smirked. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t even give a damn about a Sovereign, let alone a foreigner who might be invincible in the future.¡± ¡°Brother Yandi¡­¡± The withered tree figure grew anxious but felt powerless. This was his boss¡¯s temperament, and there was nothing he could change. ¡°I¡¯ll count to ten. If you don¡¯t leave, I¡¯ll devour you.¡± The nine-eyed figure grinned menacingly. ¡°Overlord Yandi.¡± Xu Jingming attempted to speak. ¡°Ten!¡± the nine-eyed figure abruptly shouted. ¡°I¡¯ve already counted to ten, but you haven¡¯t left. Don¡¯t me me for what happens next.¡± His voice eerily reverberated within Xu Jingming¡¯s body. Chapter 763 - 763 Sin, Walking the Abyss 763 Sin, Walking the Abyss This is the Abyss? Xu Jingming had long known about the Abyss, but interacting with it still left him uneasy. People like Eternal Tower Master from the outside world resisted the Abyssal will¡¯s invasion, refusing to sumb. Yet, many native high-dimensional lifeforms willingly embraced the Abyssal will, acting as they pleased. ¡°I¡¯ve never believed in fate!¡± Overlord Yandi, having thrived in the Abyss, shared this disbelief. Whenever he faced a formidable adversary, he either fled or annihted them! He had reached his current heights by trampling over a trail of fallen opponents. Though he could see the timeline, he rejected the future it portrayed. ¡°I¡¯ve witnessed countless future branches, but I¡¯ve intentionally acted against them! In the end, I proved one thing¡­ Everything is determined by power! If I¡¯m strong, I can kill my enemies! Regardless of their future potential, if they¡¯re weak now, I can end them and leave them with no future!¡± Overlord Yandi¡¯s wild gaze reflected his unshakable, unhinged will. Over time, his conviction that power determined everything had seeped into his very marrow. ¡°Wu Ming, who¡¯s only invincible in the future, let¡¯s see what you¡¯re made of!¡± Overlord Yandi¡¯s nine-eyed face twisted in madness. Whoosh! A torrent of murky water surged towards Xu Jingming. From a distance, Xu Jingming observed the scene with gravity. His words alone affect my body. Overlord Yandi¡¯s power is on par with Brother Ancient Tree¡¯s. Xu Jingming knew just how formidable his adversary was. The torrent of murky water engulfed Xu Jingming¡¯s position, but he turned ethereal and retreated into the Heart Realm. Concealed in the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming scrutinized the murky water. From what I know, Overlord Yandi excels in two Abyssal disciplines¡ªthe Sin school and the Demonic Sound school. He¡¯s amassed extensive knowledge in both. Rumor has it, he¡¯s left his life mark in the Abyss¡¯ Sin Spring, drawing endless power from it for his own use. Xu Jingming understood the terror his opponent represented. If he could concentrate a stream of Sin Spring Water, he¡¯d be on the cusp of bing a third-realm powerhouse. Overlord Yandi had inscribed a life mark in the Abyss¡¯s Sin Spring. Mobilizing thousands of streams of spring water was a breeze for him, making their consumption inconsequential. ¡°Wu Ming!¡± A nine-eyed face emerged from the turbulent water, bellowing, ¡°Is that all you can do? Hide in the Heart Realm?¡± He could trace karma to pinpoint Xu Jingming¡¯s location, but his power would significantly diminish within the Heart Realm, rendering it harmless to Xu Jingming. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare touch your Sin Spring Water,¡± Xu Jingming replied with a smile. ¡°Since you¡¯ve made your move, let me try mine.¡± ¡°You? My Body of Sin is here. Can you do anything to it?¡± the nine-eyed face inquired. ¡°I¡¯ll give it a shot,¡± Xu Jingming said. Whoosh! He instantly left the Heart Realm, dividing into three clones, each positioned differently from Overlord Yandi. In that instant, the three Xu Jingmings transformed ethereal, each wielding an ethereal spear. These were the psychic spears infused with Heart Spirit Beads. ¡°You¡¯re out!¡± The nine-eyed face brimmed with anticipation. Instantly, surging waves crashed toward the three clones, while murky water solidified into two colossal arms, each wielding a massive dark fork. The two gargantuan forks struck in unison! ng! Demonic Sound assault! His prowess in the Demonic Sound school,bined with these third-realm weapons, made him a formidable force and a dominant figure in the Abyss. Boom! Boom! Boom! The moment the three Xu Jingmings materialized, they unleashed their most potent psychic spear technique. Three orbs of light materialized in the sky, hurtling toward Overlord Yandi at breakneck speeds, aiming to incinerate and obliterate his mind and will. This move was Golden Halberd¡¯s third move¡ªDawn Piercer! Guided by the Ultimate existence¡¯s spearmanship, the psychic spearmanship Xu Jingming devised was staggeringly powerful. Huh? The three Xu Jingmings first sensed the Demonic Sound attack, targeting both body and mind. As a half-step third-realm powerhouse in the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming could endure the mental onught. The assault, however, caused Xu Jingming to experience searing pain as though his body was being ripped apart. Chi¡ª As the three orbs of light Xu Jingming had transformed into prated Overlord Yandi¡¯s murky water, he too felt the corrosive effect of the Sin Spring Water, his face contorting in agony. ¡°Argh, it hurts!¡± The nine-eyed face howled in pain while the spring water roiled. Although the Sin Spring Water significantly hindered psychic weapons, the unbearable pain ravaging the mind made Overlord Yandi suffer immensely. Hu! Hu! Hu! The Sin Spring Water¡¯s obstruction is overwhelming. I barely managed to breach his mind and inflict minor damage, but it¡¯s already so draining. Xu Jingming¡¯s three illusory clones retreated into the Heart Realm, having partially executed his spearmanship. Inside the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming¡¯s three clones were riddled with gaping wounds, their faces twisted and grotesque. I couldn¡¯t withstand the invasion of the Demonic Sound and the Sin Spring Water the moment we shed. Xu Jingming¡¯s three clones slowly healed. Although the psychic weapon lineage¡¯s offense is incredibly potent, its defense is weaker. In terms of offense, his psychic spearmanship, Dawn Piercer, might rival Overlord Yandi. However, he fell short in other areas. The opponent¡¯s colossal Body of Sin far surpassed his own. Though he screams in agony, it¡¯s merely a flesh wound for him. As for me, I¡¯m already severely injured from the Demonic Sound and the Sin Spring Water. If I persist, my body will copse entirely, Xu Jingming thought. ¡°Your psychic weapon is quite painful. Come on, keep it up.¡± The turbulent, murky water swirled as the nine-eyed face fixed its gaze on Xu Jingming in the Heart Realm, excitement in its eyes. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that¡¯s all you have?¡± In truth, Xu Jingming possessed only one half-step third-realm technique. ¡°My power is indeed inferior to yours.¡± Xu Jingming conceded, nodding. With that, he took a step and vanished from the Abyssal space. Huh? The nine-eyed face disyed a look of surprise. ¡°He just left like that?¡± ¡°Brother Yandi, Wu Ming only needs to witness the Abyss Red Lotus bloom. There¡¯s truly no need to fight him.¡± A withered tree materialized beside him, speaking helplessly. ¡°He¡¯s recently advanced to the half-step third realm. He¡¯s not strong yet, but it will be troublesome if his power increases substantially in the future.¡± ¡°Trouble? What kind of trouble?¡± The nine-eyed face stared at him, baffled. The withered tree figure exined, ¡°Indeed, Brother Yandi, you left your life mark in the Sin Spring. It¡¯s impossible for anyone below the third realm to enter the Sin Spring and destroy your mark. You are, in effect, immortal. But the future Wu Ming might annihte all your clones in the outside world, preventing you from ever leaving the Sin Spring.¡± ¡°So what?¡± the nine-eyed face inquired, still perplexed. ¡°At worst, I¡¯ll remain in the Sin Spring.¡± The withered tree fell silent. Fine. His boss rarely showed mercy when in the mood to attack. ¡°The Sin Spring also houses life imprints from different dominions. It¡¯s quite fascinating when everyone gathers and battles,¡± the nine-eyed face remarked. The Sin Spring attracted all the powerhouses in this timeline capable of leaving their marks there. The nine-eyed face gazed into the distance and shook its head. ¡°This Wu Ming is weaker than I imagined.¡± Then, spring water surged and enveloped the Abyss Red Lotus entirely. ******* In an adjacent Abyssal space. Xu Jingming materialized. There¡¯s nothing I can do about being weaker than my opponent, Xu Jingming thought. Since diplomacy has failed and I cannot defeat him, I¡¯ll resort to force! When the Abyss Red Lotus blooms, I¡¯ll teleport to the Heart Realm and get as close as possible. Regardless of whether Overlord Yandi permits it or not, I¡¯ll teleport to the nearest location in the Heart Realm and forcefully observe it! There are still 300 to 400 years before the Abyss Red Lotus blooms. There¡¯s plenty of time. Xu Jingming surveyed the scene before him, anticipation gleaming in his eyes. I can explore the Abyss more thoroughly. Afterprehending theplete legacy of Abyssal Void for over 10,000 years, witnessing the Abyss firsthand was a distinct experience. Thus, from that day forward, Xu Jingming traversedyer uponyer of Abyssal space. He observed thews of Abyssal space, the natural environment, and the life and battles of Abyssal creatures¡­ Day after day, year after year. The more Xu Jingming observed, the more insights he gained. I used to view the Abyss with prejudice and considered it sinful. It¡¯s incredibly chaotic, and countless lunatics dwell here. Xu Jingming watched as two deranged Abyssal mutated beasts charged toward him. As they advanced, the beasts ignited with ck lotus mes and disintegrated into ashes. But in reality, the Abyss signifies an absence ofws. Its operating principles are that there are no principles, and it amodates all possibilities! Xu Jingming realized that even those with good intentions and light in their hearts, like Eternal Tower Master, could stillprehend the Abyssal path. The rules of each Abyssal space are determined by the correspondingyer¡¯s Abyss Sovereign. If an Abyss Sovereign so chooses, they can make theiryer beautiful and filled with goodness. Xu Jingming pondered. Countlessyers of Abyssal space represent endless possibilities. There¡¯s no order, and living beings are permitted to create order on their own. Naturally, there¡¯s a shortcut to growth¡ªAbyss Sacrifice. If one cannot control themselves, the Abyss Sacrifice will inevitably corrode them. To take the shortcut or not? The choice is purely voluntary. The Abyss¡­ it doesn¡¯t symbolize sin but rather, absolute freedom! It¡¯s utterly devoid of rules! Xu Jingming found himself lost in contemtion. Behind him, a massive illusory Abyss slowly materialized. This ethereal Abyss consisted ofyers uponyers of space. With each newly formedyer of Abyssal space, the entire illusory Abyss grew increasingly menacing. Chapter 764 - 764 Abyssal Void Body 764 Abyssal Void Body Boom! A seismic shift was set in motion deep within theyers of the Abyssal space. The illusory Abyss, a formidable fusion of countless Abyssal spaces, suddenly sent a pulse of powerful aura through the realm where Xu Jingming was. Wait, who¡¯s there? Has someone from the illusory realm discipline ascended to the half-step third realm? In this stratification of the Abyssal space, the Abyss Overlords felt the disturbance from afar. They peered through the fabric of spacetime, a spectacle seldom witnessed even in the Abyssal space. shes between half-step third-realm giants were a spectacle, drawing the attention of other Overlords, ever ready to benefit from another¡¯s downfall. But naturally, the mighty Abyss Sovereigns were indifferent to such ripples. To their senses, Xu Jingming¡¯s Abyssal Void remained insignificant, not even crossing the bare minimum threshold for concern. What¡¯s this? The Abyss Overlords, upon observing the illusory abyss, swiftly identified it as a half-step third-realm illusory realm! An illusory realm? Those adversaries are a real pain. He¡¯s a foreigner. He won¡¯t stick around. They were reluctant to provoke a half-step third-realm powerhouse of the illusory realm discipline. After all, most Abyss Overlords had mental vulnerabilities they could disregard with their formidable physique when confronting weaker illusory realms. But against a half-step third-realm illusory realm, they were mostly outmatched. At best, they¡¯d be ensnared in the illusory realm for a few moments, powerless to resist. At worst, they could be trapped forever in the illusory realm. Thus, among the plethora of disciplines within the Heart Realm, the illusory realm discipline¡ªwhile not seemingly dominant¡ªinstilled a sense of dread and unease in many powerhouses. One key characteristic of the illusory realm discipline was that adversaries unable to withstand the illusory realm would be instantly thrust into a desperate situation. Those who could, however, rendered the illusory realm useless. If confronted by a half-step third-realm powerhouse from the illusory realm discipline, their only recourse was to flee in terror. Quite the dichotomy! Illusory Abyss. Xu Jingming could feel the sheer terror this colossal illusory realm held. Merely gaining some insights has already propelled me halfway into the third realm. The peak capacity of the Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm discipline is indeed staggering. If I can use the illusory realm to construct an Abyss to reach the third realm, what if I apply the illusory realm to create something even more expansive? Perhaps I could ascend to the Ultimate realm? Xu Jingming spected that the maximum potential of the Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm discipline might surpass that of the Heart Realm¡¯s weapon discipline. Xu Jingming had founded his own school of thought among humanity, the Mind World, one of the four most powerful factions. His teachings were based on the illusory realm discipline he had researched. This was because the psychic weapon lineage had lofty requirements; it demanded a mastery of Heart Realm Force and exceptional prowess in weaponry. The likelihood of achieving basic proficiency without being a high-dimensional lifeform was minimal, rendering it unsuitable for teaching lower-dimensional lifeforms. In contrast, the illusory realm discipline was different. Even cosmic lifeforms could conjure rudimentary illusions. The potential audience was broad, and the prerequisites were minimal. Huh? Suddenly, with a mere thought, Xu Jingming vanished from the Abyss, stepping into the Heart Realm. Swallowing the immense energy of the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming underwent a transformation, his body swelling rapidly in size. In the past, I harnessed the Golden Halberd¡¯s third move to ascend to the half-step third realm. My body did undergo a transformation, but it was predominantly focused on density. It¡¯s typical for high-dimensional lifeforms from the psychic weapon lineage to possess smaller bodies, high energy density, and potent attacks. In contrast, the illusory realm lineage presents a different picture. Their energy density is quite standard, but their physical forms are remarkably enormous! The reason? I can morph my body into an illusory world! For instance, my entire being could transmute into an illusory Abyss. As Xu Jingming¡¯s body ceaselessly absorbed energy, it underwent an evolution, expanding progressively. This relentless transformation process spanned nearly half a month. Xu Jingming found himself transformed into a gargantuan entity. Incredible. Xu Jingming surveyed his massively robust form. If I were to exert my full size in a low-dimensional universe¡­ I¡¯d stand at a height of 12.9 billion light-years. By sheer scale, I¡¯d be on par with Monhado. A height of 12.9 billion light-years was considerable in a low-dimensional world, but in high-dimensional space, it was less significant. Consider this¡ªthe total length of the capiries in an average human body could circle the Earth several times over, yet they were insignificant in the grand scheme of things. True universes and high-dimensional entities weren¡¯t necessarily colossal within high-dimensional space. It was only when they projected into low-dimensional space that they assumed terrifying proportions. In terms of sheer size, I¡¯d be a titan among half-step third-realm powerhouses. Xu Jingming mused, a smile ying on his lips. As per the Abyssal Void legacy¡¯s depiction, this is referred to as the Abyssal Void Body. The size of an entity was exclusively dictated by its school of thought. Xu Jingming¡¯s physique was a condensed representation of the Abyssal Void, naturally making him massive. Being a colossal entity conferred exceptional vitality, rendering such a lifeform incredibly resilient to destruction. The Abyssal Void discipline promises an enormous form and robust vitality, yet its attacks areparably weak, relying solely on the illusory realm for offensive prowess. On the other hand, the psychic weapon discipline bestows a rtively smaller form, high energy density, and ferociously potent attacks. Having ascended in both disciplines, they can be harmonized to supplement one another. Xu Jingming experimented, maintaining his Abyssal Void¡¯s immense size while utilizing the psychic weapon lineage to enhance his body¡¯s energy density, fortifying it! With the two disciplines working in unison, his strength naturally saw a significant boost. That high-dimensional child¡¯s father from back then, Liu Mangxing, had mastered six half-step third-realm methodologies and had a multitude of ways to synergize them. How formidable was he? Xu Jingming pondered. s, he ultimately fell at the hands of a third-realm powerhouse. Integrating various methodologies is a path to advancement. In theter stages, converging multiple paths towards the same destination can lead to the third realm. Another path to growth is deep specialization. Xu Jingming was well aware of this. For instance, by refining the Abyssal Void path to its zenith, one could directly ascend to the third realm. After achieving breakthrough in the Abyssal Void lineage, Xu Jingming continued his exploration of the Abyss. As he absorbed the essence of the Abyss, he honed his physique. His body, while preserving the immense size characteristic of his Abyssal Void form, also maintained an extraordinarily high energy density. Naturally, he had to make constant adjustments. At this juncture, Xu Jingming¡¯s inner universe had also evolved to mirror an illusory Abyss scene. The illusory Abyss was segmented into a vast number of spatialyers, each of which nurtured cosmic spirits. This expansive inner universe fueled his body with energy. ****** Time slipped by, and before he knew it, Xu Jingming had spent over a century wandering the Abyss. He kept his aurapletely under wraps, strolling through perilous territories while casually amassing a wealth of items. Is that a whole field of Sin Grass? Xu Jingming mused, a smile ying on his lips as he surveyed the verdant sea of Sin Grass before him. There had to be tens of thousands of them. Back when I was tainted by high-dimensional powers, the dean and others brewed Ice Wine to keep me sane. The main ingredient was this very Sin Grass. Xu Jingming¡¯s smile broadened as he swept his hand across the field, gathering up tens of thousands of Sin Grass nts. ¡°Who dares to steal my Sin Grass?!¡± A thunderous roar echoed in the distance, and a monstrous head emerged from the roiling mud. Its six bloodshot eyes red at Xu Jingming as an invisible attack swept towards him. As a member of the Heart Realm lineage, Xu Jingming had mastered the art of teleporting through the Heart Realm. Each stride he took created ayer of Abyssal space, leaving these Abyssal demons with no time to react. With a single step, Xu Jingming materialized on the demon¡¯s cherished Sin Grass meadow. ¡°You attack without first considering who I am?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. The Abyssal demon gazed at him in a daze, its six blood-colored eyes growing dull and vacant. It fell under Xu Jingming¡¯s illusory realm. How pitifully weak. With a mere thought, Xu Jingming stowed away the Abyssal demon¡¯s corpse. After all, it was the corpse of an Eternal Abyssal demon, still of significant value to the human race. A droplet of blood from such a corpse would provide a lifetime of study for a Level 10 Origin lifeform. I¡¯ve spent over a hundred years in the Abyss, and I¡¯ve gathered quite a collection. Although the items are rathermonce, they¡¯re worth more than a droplet of Abyssal Mother Blood. That should suffice for the human race¡¯s exchanges for hundreds of millions of years, Xu Jingming reflected. The faction he founded would periodically release treasures every thousand years for Origin lifeforms to exchange. Additionally, as the top human powerhouse, he naturally bore the responsibility of supplying ample resources for official exchanges. You don¡¯t know the half of it until you¡¯re in the hot seat! Low-dimensional lifeforms couldn¡¯t utilize precious treasures, so he had to provide a vast quantity of cheaper ones! Luckily, the Abyss was a never-ending treasure trove! Huh? Xu Jingming abruptly picked up on the vibrations of a half-step third-realm battle and immediately turned his attention in that direction. A look of delight spread across his face. After over a hundred years in the Abyss, I¡¯ve finally found a true treasure. ¡­ A vast, ebony river roared across the sky, cutting through one Abyssalyer after another¡ªeven piercing an untold number of these Abyssal dimensions. Hovering atop the surface of the pitch-ck river, a crystal-clear iceberg glinted, igniting avarice in the hearts of the high-dimensional lifeforms. Spirit Cleansing Iceberg? What¡¯s the worth of that? It must be equivalent to at least 100 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. Typically, we only see chunks of Spirit Cleansing Ice drifting down the Nightmare River. But an entire iceberg, now? It¡¯s mine, all mine! No sooner had this Iceberg materialized than it drew the attention of the three nearby Abyss Overlords. Their territories were within striking distance, and they lunged towards it the moment they spotted the iceberg. Boom! Boom! Boom! The allure of the Spirit Cleansing Iceberg, worth over 100 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood, proved irresistible to the three Abyss Overlords. Yet, one of the Overlords clearly held the upper hand in terms of power. Its spacetime-piercing tentacles managed to suppress and repel the other two Overlords single-handedly. ¡°Hundred Tablet!¡± The two Overlords roared in fury. ¡°It¡¯s mine,¡± the enormous tentacled creature, known as Hundred Tablet, dered. Over a hundred eyes were fixed on the Spirit Cleansing Iceberg. It lunged forward, ready to im the prize. ¡°No, it¡¯s mine.¡± A voice contradicted. A massive illusory realm, invisible to the naked eye, had already ensnared the Abyss Overlord, Hundred Tablet. Chapter 765 - 765 Windfall (1) 765 Windfall (1) The gargantuan creature known as Hundred Tablet was a spectacle of torment and insanity, its countless eyes reflecting a struggle against the unseen. Its unusually elongated tentacles writhed in an unsynchronized dance, a visible sign of a mind ensnared in a realm of illusion, unable to regain its senses. From a distance, Xu Jingming spotted the onught of the three Abyss Overlords. A flicker of thought and he was there, employing his Heart Realm teleportation. He targeted the mightiest of the trio, Hundred Tablet, pushing it further into the deceptive abyss of illusion. Sustaining the Abyssal Void, this world of illusion, was a mammoth task that strained Xu Jingming¡¯s mental faculties. He was at his limits, able to maintain only two at once! Keeping Hundred Tablet ensnared had drained nearly half of Xu Jingming¡¯s psychic energy. Yet, in the same breath, he made a y for the colossal Spirit Cleansing Iceberg. ¡°Outsider!¡± ¡°This is ours!¡± The remaining two Abyss Overlordsunched their counteroffensive. The shorter of the two harnessed the raging ebony river, turning its waters into a weapon against Xu Jingming. The other, cloaked in crimson robes, transformed into a bloody mist that swirled threateningly around Xu Jingming! ¡°Die!¡± Three spectral clones of Xu Jingming materialized, each wielding a psychic spear of illusion. ¡°Watch out!¡± The two Abyss Overlords felt the threat, but the psychic weapons were too swift. Three Dawn Piercers impaled the Overlords¡¯ bodies without a chance for evasion. For Xu Jingming, upholding the massive illusion of the Abyssal Void while simultaneously executing the third move of the Golden Halberd¡ªDawn Piercer¡ªthrough three clones, was pushing the limits of his psychic endurance. However, his current power dwarfed what it had been when he first descended into the Abyss. His body, now fortified by the transformation, was stronger than ever. Merging body and weapon into a single entity, his spear wielding prowess was far more formidable. ¡°No!¡± ¡°Impossible!¡± The two weaker Abyss Overlords reeled in agony and disbelief as the Dawn Piercers impaled them. The psychic weapon¡¯s power was overwhelming. Their clones stood no chance, their minds shattered, leaving behind two lifeless husks. In contrast, Hundred Tablet, despite being trapped in the illusory realm and assaulted by Xu Jingming¡¯s psychic weapon, could only bellow in agony. Such a resilient being! Even if it¡¯s ensnared in illusion and unable to resist, I might need to use Dawn Piercer dozens of times to fully annihte its mind and consciousness. Xu Jingming¡¯s first assault had given him a measure of his foe¡¯s formidable resistance. Store! One clone maintained the illusory realm, three clones wielded psychic weapons, while one clone concentrated on securing the Spirit Cleansing Iceberg. The Spirit Cleansing Iceberg was an enormous edifice, its collection while hovering above the Nightmare River a tricky task. Yet, with Xu Jingming¡¯s immense power, the entire mountain was swept up in a matter of seconds, unopposed. Simultaneously, Xu Jingming imed the lifeless bodies of the two fallen Abyss Overlords! Among the vanquished Overlords, the shorter one clutched a chilling Nightmare Scimitar! This was a pleasant surprise for Xu Jingming. It appears to be a weapon of the third realm¡ªan unexpected prize! ¡°Wu Ming, give me back my weapon.¡± A voice echoed from afar,ced with anxiety¡ªit belonged to the shorter Abyss Overlord¡¯s additional clone. The loss of a clone was a minor inconvenience, but the prospect of losing a third-realm weapon sent him spiraling into panic. ¡°I¡¯ll part with it for 50 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood,¡± Xu Jingming shot back telepathically. A connection of karma established, he swiftly discerned the shorter Abyss Overlord¡¯s five clones scattered in remote regions. Killing one clone in directbat was an impressive achievement. Launching a karmic assault would barely register against the Abyss Overlord¡¯s remaining clones. The towering Hundred Tablet let out a furious roar, having fought his way free from the illusory realm, his eyes filled with shock and rage as he locked gazes with Xu Jingming. ¡°You managed to escape the illusory realm quicker than expected,¡± Xu Jingming said, taken aback. ¡°This outsider dares to brazenly challenge us in our Abyss.¡± ¡°He¡¯s invaded ouryer of the Abyss, making off with a considerable bounty.¡± ¡°Outsider, leave the treasures!¡± The ruckus of the battle had drawn the attention of numerous Abyss Overlords in thisyer of the Abyss. The total haul, including the entire Spirit Cleansing Iceberg, the corpses of two Abyss Overlord clones, and their amassed weapons and treasures, constituted a fortune that would turn many an Overlord green with envy. Furthermore, these Overlords were all native to the same Abyssal space and familiar with each other. Internal disputes were tolerable, but allowing an outsider to waltz in and im their spoils was an affront to their collective pride! ¡°Relinquish the treasures.¡± ¡°Die.¡± ¡°Kill him.¡± In an instant, over 20 Abyss Overlordsunched their assaults from afar. Sensing the flurry of iing attacks through karma, Xu Jingming¡¯s face nched. Without a moment¡¯s hesitation, he phased into the ethereal Heart Realm. Time to go! Xu Jingming¡ªhauling the cloneden with treasures¡ªplunged into the Heart Realm, making a swift exit fromyer uponyer of Abyssal space. Pushing his teleportation to the limit, he found himself hundreds of Abyssal spaces away in the blink of an eye. Yet, a barrage of attacks followed him through the karmic link, violently intruding upon the Heart Realm and assailing Xu Jingming¡¯s numerous clones. Grunt!!! Xu Jingming¡¯s body quivered. Nightmares, curses, toxins, mdies¡­ A variety of forces converged on him, attempting to infiltrate and corrode him. But following his breakthrough into the Abyssal Void, his defenses, bolstered by his Abyssal Void body, had vastly improved, allowing him to stave off the onught with ease. Transmitting powers through karma significantly reduces their potency. To further prate into the Heart Realm? Barely a tenth of the original force would remain. Xu Jingming deflected the attacks without breaking a sweat. Chapter 766 Windfall (2)

Chapter 766 Windfall (2)

Had I lingered in thatyer of the Abyssal space and been ensnared, my clone would be toast. Xu Jingming was acutely aware of this fact. If he''d yed the fool and met the iing assaults head-on, he would have undoubtedly met his end in that overwhelming encirclement. The first wave aloneprised over 20 Abyss Overlords. Should he survive that, the second wave would likely bring a horde of 100 or more. However, focusing on evasion had its perks. As a half-step third-realm titan of the Heart Realm lineage, bolstered by the synergy of dual schools of training, he was a tough nut for the Abyss Overlords to crack. Indeed, those at the half-step third realm typically possessed robust means of survival. The average Abyss Overlord boasted a series of clones. With one stationed in Feather Fire City, another in the Abyss, and more in various dominions, even a powerhouse from the Heart Realm lineage would need months to hunt them down. Thus, exterminating an Abyss Overlord was no small feat. ¡­ I''m back. Xu Jingming zipped throughyers, arriving back at Myriad Star Ind in a swift five-day journey. His haul this time was hefty, making it prudent to return with his hard-won spoils. Parading around the Abyss with such valuable loot, only to have it snatched by some formidable adversary, would be an invitation for regret. Boom! Striding into Myriad Star Ind''s treasure vault, Xu Jingming offloaded the vast assortment of items he''d collected from the Abyss over the years. These were allmunal assets, part of humanity''s shared treasure trove. Without a doubt, Xu Jingming would keep the third-realm weapons and the Spirit Cleansing Iceberg on his person. He even nned to purchase a third-realm psychic spear. "Jingming, did you haul back all these treasures from the Abyss?" The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond rushed over, alerted by the vault''s opening. The five of them each held the keys to the race''s treasure vault. "Just some trinkets I picked up while wandering the Abyss. Not much use to us, but invaluable to lower-dimensional beings," Xu Jingming replied casually, grinning as he tossed out a heap of corpses. Whether dispatched by the illusory realm or a psychic weapon, their bodies remained intact. Conversely, very few of the Abyss demons incinerated by the ck Lotus Fire left behind any remains. "What are these?" The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond gaped at the mound of corpses in disbelief. Hundreds of Abyssal Demon bodiesy heaped in the treasure vault, two of them exuding particrly menacing auras. The residual energy they emitted sent a jolt of fear through the group. "I''ve been traveling the Abyss for over a century, exploring innumerable Abyssal spaces," Xu Jingming exined. "Many of these demons have lost their minds to the Abyss''s corruption. When theye at me, I have no choice but to take them down." "The weaker ones are toast to the ck Lotus Fire. These are the ones with formidable bodies, impervious to the ck Lotus Fire. All I could do was annihte their minds, leaving their bodies intact," Xu Jingming borated. The inferno of the Nine-leaf ck Lotus Realm couldn''t singe an Abyssal demon like Natuo. This forced Xu Jingming to resort to the illusory realm or psychic weapon. "You felled so many powerful demons?" Redmond was bbergasted. "It''s not much¡ªjust a few Abyssal demons a year, on average," Xu Jingming replied nonchntly. "You can''t fathom how vast the Abyss is, teeming with these critters." "Are these two Abyss Overlords?" The dean gestured towards the two Abyss Overlord clones. Xu Jingming nodded. "I was a century into my Abyssal exploration when I stumbled upon a massive treasure. This triggered a brawl with several Abyss Overlords. I took out two of their clones. No need for worry; they wouldn''t dare venture into our territory. The moment they show up, I''ll sniff them out and squash each one that dares." The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond exchanged nces. Theirrade was indeed a formidable force among half-step third-realm powerhouses! "The corpses are pretty much useless. Disassemble them as you wish," Xu Jingming instructed. "Try to extract as much value as you can from them." "You''re just going to disregard the corpses of hundreds of peak Eternal demons and two Abyss Overlord clones." The Tower Master shook his head in disbelief. "Don''t sweat it. I''ll take care of the disassembly. I''ll make sure they''re put to good use." Xu Jingming tallied up his loot. "Over a century of hunting Abyssal demons, and I''ve onlyted 30 to 50 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood." It was an inescapable fact: most Abyssal demons were broke! Any gains from the Abyss Sacrifice were swiftly consumed on their own needs. The two or three Eternal weapons they carried were virtually worthless. "The real jackpot was the Abyss Overlords. A Spirit Cleansing Iceberg and a third-realm weapon alone are worth at least 150 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood." Xu Jingming was quite chuffed. He had been itching to buy a third-realm psychic spear for some time. "Didn''t you mention wanting to spend 300 to 400 years in the Abyss?" the dean queried. "I''ve left some clones behind in the Abyss," Xu Jingming exined. He had only brought back a fraction of his clones and treasures. His primary objectives in the Abyss were to study it to better understand the Abyssal Void legacy and to witness the blossoming of the Abyssal Red Lotus. ¡­ Within the ranks of the Cosmic Human Alliance. Why has there been such a spike in Abyssal treasures on the official credit exchange? The supply is tenfold from thest time. Many Origin lifeforms were left scratching their heads upon viewing the exchange list. Is the human race facing another peril, looking to cultivate more Origin lifeforms? These Origin lifeforms spected. "Don''t jump to conclusions. The World Lord is currently on an Abyssal expedition, amassing a wealth of resources from the Abyss," a frosty youthmented. He was none other than Scarletjade Swordcrow, one of the 15 cosmic legends of the human race. "The World Lord is exploring the Abyss?" This revtion gave many Origin lifeforms food for thought. The human race now boasted four Paramounts¡ªthe dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and World Lord. World Lord¡­ That was Wu Ming, founder of one of the four most formidable factions, the Mind World. Origin lifeforms had ceased to address Xu Jingming by his name. After all, he was a half-step third-realm entity, the mightiest among humans. "I heard the Abyss is teeming with untold dangers, but to a being as formidable as the World Lord, it''s like a walk in the park, effortlessly umting a wealth of resources." "I heard the World Lord can glimpse the past and future, predicting any impending danger. So, what''s the big deal about him exploring the Abyss?" These Origin lifeforms gossiped, swelling with pride over the World Lord. The Void Celestials once reveled in Gumo''s glory. It was the same for the human race. They basked in the grandeur of their half-step third-realm Heart Realm World Lord, Wu Ming. ¡­ After his windfall with the Spirit Cleansing Iceberg, Xu Jingming''s luck seemed to have run dry. He continued his journey through theyers of Abyssal space, secreting his clone in the Heart Realm close to the Abyss Red Lotus, biding his time. At longst, the Abyss Red Lotus matured. Xu Jingming''s clones had already convened in anticipation, eager to witness the spectacle of its blossoming. Chapter 767 Red Lotus Fire

Chapter 767 Red Lotus Fire

The mighty Sin Spring Water entirely engulfed the Abyss Red Lotus. Suddenly, a visage with nine eyes manifested on the water''s surface. Through karma, the face could detect Xu Jingming lurking within his adjacent Heart Realm. "Hmph, this Wu Ming character has been skulking in the Heart Realm the whole time. He''s still refusing to back down," Overlord Yandi said, irritation tinging his tone. He had been aware of him all along, but storming the Heart Realm wasn''t an option. This situation irked him. "Brother Yandi, Wu Ming ims he only wants to observe the blooming of the Abyss Red Lotus. Why should that concern you? So he watches, big deal! See how this standoff has turned out? He''s holed up in the Heart Realm, poised to strike at any time," warned the figure shaped like a withered tree,municating telepathically. "He better stay hidden," snapped Overlord Yandi. "If he dares to leave the Heart Realm, I''ll pounce immediately. Thinks he can enjoy the blooming of the Abyss Red Lotus undisturbed? Dream on. If he''d humbly offered me a generous gift in the past, maybe if I was in good spirits, I''d have granted him the opportunity. But he offered me nothing; why should I extend him any courtesy?" "But Brother Yandi, when Overlord Fengke presented you with a gift to secure your alliance¡­ Not only did you ept it, but you also ate his clone," reminded the withered tree figure. "As I''ve stated before, it''s all up to my disposition at the time, gift or no gift," Overlord Yandi retorted. "I''ve been by your side for so long, yet I can''t predict your whims," replied the withered tree figure, sounding resigned. "Yourpany keeps me in good spirits," Overlord Yandi conceded. The withered tree figure chuckled. Many years prior, the figure had been a sentient tree in the Abyss, while Overlord Yandi was just a river. Each had their own territory, aware of the other but unable to move. They''d grown by devouring passing Abyssal creatures, slowly gaining power. Over time, as they evolved and stood by each other, they became each other''s most significant presence. Overlord Yandi''s mercurial temperament isted him from the other Abyss Overlords, leaving only the withered tree figure able to bear hispany. He never unloaded his frustration onto the figure. "Be alert if I engage Wu Mingter," Overlord Yandi abruptly warned via telepathicmunication. "Rest assured. I may be weaker than the adversary, but my survival abilities are rock solid," assured the withered tree figure. "Moreover, from what I''ve foreseen, Wu Ming keeps a strict ount of debts and grudges. He won''t strike against me." "Don''t ce faith in the future!" Overlord Yandi admonished. Their exchange was interrupted as the Abyss Red Lotus strained its limits and began to unfurl slowly. Overlord Yandi and the withered tree figure noticed it immediately, being the closest observers. The lotus is blooming? Secluded within the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming had cultivated the Nine-leaf ck Lotus me, resonating with the Abyss Red Lotus. He sensed its transformation, preparing for its final, perfect bloom. Now''s my chance. Xu Jingming realized, eyes glinting sharply. In an instant, he fragmented into three duplicates, followed by the materialization of thousands of ck Lotus incarnations, all sculpted from the ck Lotus Fire. Heart Realm teleportation! Even though Overlord Yandi''s Sin Spring Water smothered the entire Abyss Red Lotus, obscuring visibility from the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming counted on his heightened intuition. He projected thousands of ck lotus incarnations across vast distances, each one materializing at different points on the immense Abyss Red Lotus, but nearly all of them were wiped out instantly, leaving only dozens of incarnations standing. Only then did hemand his three clones to execute the teleportation from the Heart Realm! ¡­ Overlord Yandi had put up with Xu Jingming''s antics for centuries. Now, with the Abyss Red Lotus finally in bloom, he didn''t hold back. Unleashing the full force of the Sin Spring Water, he saturated every conceivable space. He had to bide his time until the Abyss Red Lotus reached full bloom before he could harvest it. As Xu Jingming channeled thousands of ck lotus incarnations from the Heart Realm, many emerged mere feet away from the Abyss Red Lotus. Some even materialized on the unfurling petals, only to be infiltrated by the ever-pervasive Sin Spring Water. The instant they appeared, they were corrupted and melted away. Xu Jingming''s physical form could have withstood the onught of the Sin Spring Water, but these fragile incarnations, created from mere wisps of Nine-leaf ck Lotus Fire, stood no chance. Out of the thousands, only a handful of ck lotus incarnations sessfully infiltrated the Abyss Red Lotus! Some found their way into the flower bud. Others teleported into the stem. Some ended up amongst the lotus seeds. Sess. Satisfied with this minor victory, Xu Jingming promptly directed three clones from the Heart Realm to teleport in. One descended into the Abyss Red Lotus stem, while the other two materialized over the lotus pod within the flower bud. He''s breached the Abyss Red Lotus? The thought left Overlord Yandi seething with rage and frustration. He''d made it clear that he wouldn''t permit this intruder to witness the blooming of the Abyss Red Lotus. Yet, the stubborn interloper had forced his way in regardless, and Yandi had been powerless to stop him. "What can you possibly do now that he''s inside the Abyss Red Lotus? Blow it apart to eliminate him? Remember, he hails from the Heart Realm lineage. Destroying a mere clone won''t have any effect on him," chided the withered tree figure. Overlord Yandi fumed. "The Heart Realm lineage is notoriously tough to deal with. He''s actually made it inside the Abyss Red Lotus. No matter. As soon as it reaches full bloom, I''ll pluck and collect it." The colossal Abyss Red Lotus bud had already begun its gradual unfurling process. Atop the lotus pod, Xu Jingming''s two clones studied the entire Abyss Red Lotus with meticulous scrutiny. Another clone tapped into the stem, taking in the inner mechanisms of the Abyss Red Lotus. The intricacies of the entire Abyss Red Lotus are extraordinary. Xu Jingming noted, considering his experience cultivating the Red Lotus Fire to the nine-leaf ck Lotus Realm. He''d spent countless years poring over the Abyss Red Lotus Diagram. Finally witnessing the true Abyss Red Lotus, a sense of enlightenment washed over him! Past mysteries that had gued him abruptly fell into ce. The Abyss Red Lotus is akin to a universe, governed by incredibly stringentws. Thesews can effortlessly purify sins, converting them into nourishment to sustain the Abyss Red Lotus, Xu Jingming marveled. Purification of sins can indeed be achieved with such simplicity. Xu Jingming set about crafting an Abyss Red Lotus Diagram within his own body. Prior uncertainties faded away. As per the legacy''s narrative, he needed to observe the Abyss Red Lotus personally to stand a chance of grasping its secrets. This time, Xu Jingming''s understanding clicked into ce. The Abyss Red Lotus Diagram, etched by the Master of the Abyssal Void, hadid out all the intricacies, but it was merely a static representation. The genuine Abyss Red Lotus is teeming with life. Among the three Heart Realm disciplines Xu Jingming pursued, Red Lotus Fire was the first to be deciphered. However, the psychic weapon and illusory realm disciplines had outpaced it, advancing to the half-step third realm. Red Lotus Firegged behind. But now, everything aligned as he fathomed the crucial elements. The aura emanating from the Abyss Red Lotus Diagram, taking form within Xu Jingming, expanded in magnitude. The Nine-leaf ck Lotus Fire¡ªpreviously condensed within his body¡ªmelded into the Abyss Red Lotus Diagram, naturally evolving into a blood-red inferno! The Red Lotus Fire fed on sin to ignite both body and mind. All manner of karma and grievances could be consumed by the mes! When engulfed by the Red Lotus Fire, the effect was aplete Karma Severance! Red Lotus Fire? Xu Jingming felt a strand of the Red Lotus Fire undergo a transformation within him. Chi! Chi! Chi! The Red Lotus Fire zed within Xu Jingming, his form entirely constituted of Heart Realm Force! As a being with an Abyssal Void body, he possessed a remarkably high energy density. Since the Red Lotus Fire was a manifestation of his own making, he was naturally able to control its intensity, preventing any severe self-destruction. The Red Lotus Fire holds the power to scorch one''s sins, physical form, mind, and consciousness. With the legacy in his possession, Xu Jingming understood precisely how to wield it. Against foes, the Red Lotus Fire served as a formidable weapon. Yet, it was also instrumental in achieving Karma Severance. Moreover, it could foster inner growth. Indeed, every lineage contributed beneficially to one''s being. The Abyssal Void''s colossal form, the psychic weapon lineage''s high energy density, and the Red Lotus Fire lineage''s ability to internally and externally temper the body by incineration¡ªall yed essential roles. Incinerate the sins and grievances entwined within oneself to achieve a state of emptiness, optimally bncing body and mind. Burning the physical form could purify it, leading to a more perfect state. Setting one''s mind and consciousness aze also serves as a training method. Xu Jingming felt a wave of warmth surge through him. Every corner of his being was alight with the Red Lotus Fire. When directed at enemies, the Red Lotus Fire was a tool of destruction. Yet, the me that danced within him was gentle, gradually burning away all impurities from his being. Only a form that can withstand the relentless onught of the Red Lotus Fire can reach perfection. Xu Jingming felt his body transform. The Heart Realm Force his body could contain increased, his mental strength purifying further. Xu Jingming sensed his capabilities enhance. Where he could once sustain two Abyssal Voids simultaneously, he now possessed the capacity to maintain at least three concurrently. ¡­ The petals of the Abyss Red Lotus gradually unfurled, exposing the two clones of Xu Jingming perched on the enormous lotus pod. "Finally, we meet." A face adorned with nine eyes manifested on the surface of the mighty Sin Spring, regarding Xu Jingming with astonishment. That''s because faint, blood-hued mes were rising from the bodies of the two Xu Jingming duplicates. These mes seemed to seep out from every single pore, setting every inch of him aze. He''s turned entirely elusive to my karmic senses! Overlord Yandi reeled in shock. Aside from confirming he''s alive, I can''t pinpoint any of his clones'' locations. Karma Severance? Naturally, Overlord Yandi was aware that certain schools excelled in isting karma. For instance, the beast hide space bequeathed by Liu Mangxing, the father of the high-dimensional child, could iste karma. Likewise, the Red Lotus Fire, the brainchild of the Master of the Abyssal Void, was proficient at Karma Severance. With such skills, locking onto an adversary''s location through karma, let aloneunching an attack, was incredibly challenging. Though Karma Severance may not be as lethal, it provided immense advantages to its wielder. I can''t discern the number of clones he possesses, let alone their whereabouts. Overlord Yandi observed the blood-colored mes wreathing Xu Jingming. Could he have mastered the Red Lotus Fire? Overlord Yandi was in disbelief. Could it be that he''s harnessed three half-step-third-realm techniques just 34,000 years post his birth? Overlord Yandi felt a shiver run down his spine. I''ve nevere across such an aberration before! Chapter 768 Battle of Fire and Water

Chapter 768 Battle of Fire and Water

Ever since Overlord Yandi mastered the school of Sin to an exceptional level, able to imprint his life force into the Sin Spring, he had be more audacious, ruling with reckless abandon. But at this moment, Overlord Yandi felt a ripple of unease. This beast of a man! Overlord Yandi thought to himself, trying to conceal his shock. When west shed, this man had barely managed to wield one technique of the half-step third realm. And that was three centuries past. Now, he has two more under his belt. How has mastering techniques of the half-step third realm be child''s y? Overlord Yandi found himself at odds, emotions churning within. He''d seen countless titans in his time, from the myriads of Overlords dwelling in the Abyssalyers to the teeming ranks of half-step third-realm powerhouses of Feather Fire City. Each and every one struggled desperately to improve. He himself stood among the best, yet he onlymanded the might of two schools. Wu Ming¡­ how old was he? Still, the man had managed to train in three schools concurrently! Inparison, every other half-step third-realm powerhouse seems like a joke. Overlord Yandi found himselfpelled to reassess the future branches of Xu Jingming. How can such a prodigious being even exist? Standing atop the enormous seed pod of the Abyss Red Lotus, Xu Jingming studied the formidable Sin Spring Water below. With Overlord Yandi remaining still, he took full advantage of the opportunity to better himself. The fiery embrace of the Red Lotus me served to cleanse and temper his body and spirit, revealing hitherto unseen weaknesses. Each new w uncovered was a chance to perfect and reinforce his physical form. The amalgamation of the Abyssal Void, psychic weaponry, and Red Lotus Fire schools contributed to the continual refinement of Xu Jingming''s being. In truth, the pursuit of multiple schools was rathermonce at the half-step third realm. As one deepened their mastery, their body became more refined. Eventually, with the perfect synergy of multiple schools, the third realm could be essed. "Wu Ming," Overlord Yandi broke the silence. "Overlord Yandi." Xu Jingming returned, a smile ying on his lips even as he was enveloped in the Red Lotus Fire. "You''veid eyes on the Abyss Red Lotus, even harnessed the Red Lotus Fire. Why haven''t you made your departure?" The nine-eyed visage on the surface of the Sin Spring Water cast its gaze towards Xu Jingming. "Patience!" He chuckled. "The Abyss Red Lotus is still unfolding. It''s going to need a bit more time to fully bloom." "Despite your breakthrough, you show no haste to depart. It seems you covet this Abyss Red Lotus," the nine-eyed countenance used. "Indeed, that thought had crossed my mind," Xu Jingming admitted with a nod. "After witnessing the bloom of the red lotus, you wish to snatch the treasure? I see." The gaze from the nine eyes turned distinctly frosty. Xu Jingming shook his head. "Overlord Yandi, you did everything in your power to prevent me from witnessing the Abyss Red Lotus in bloom. Yet, here I am, beholding its splendor due to my own strength. And as for the treasure? All the riches that the Abyss naturally births are fair game. Who''s to say they belong to you?" The nine-eyed visage seemed to regain itsposure. "Very well. Let''s determine who''s the mightier." Both Xu Jingming and Overlord Yandi held back, wary of disturbing the Abyss Red Lotus''s bloom. A full-out sh could spell ruin for the precious flower. A treasure like this, rivaling a third-realm weapon in value, was too precious to squander in their squabble. So they hatched a n¡­ Seize the Abyss Red Lotus once its bloom wasplete! Only then, with the prize safely stowed away, could they unleash their true might without a second thought. What''s the point? What''s the point? The withered tree figure, now observing from a safe distance, could only shake his head helplessly at the imminent confrontation. If only he had agreed to Wu Ming''s proposal earlier, all this strife could''ve been avoided. In all the possible futures I''ve glimpsed, Wu Ming has a 70% likelihood of securing the Abyss Red Lotus, while Yandi''s chances stand only at a meager 30%. His hopes are thin. How astonishing! Wu Ming''s growth is nothing short of staggering. In their previous encounter, the corrosive Sin Spring Water and a Demonic Sound wave had left Wu Ming severely wounded, forcing his retreat. Now, he is poised to im the Abyss Red Lotus in a direct confrontation. Mere centuries have passed, yet his strength has amplified severalfold. The withered tree figure bore witness to it all, but dared not intervene. Time ticked by, seconds rolling into minutes. After nearly an hour, the Abyss Red Lotus unfurled in full glory. Xu Jingming observed every stage of the process meticulously, gleaning valuable insights. But the instant the bloom wasplete¡ª Xu Jingming and Overlord Yandi sprang into action! Their strikes were simultaneous, neither conceding a moment''s dy to the other. Buzz! A pulse echoed through the Sin Spring as two gargantuan dark forks materialized within its waters, acting as twin wellsprings. The water whirled, carrying with it the haunting echoes of an invisible Demonic Sound. Unleashed in that moment was Overlord Yandi''s most deadly offensive. The Demonic Sound crossed time, enveloping an expansive area instantaneously and honing in on Xu Jingming''s three clones. Abyssal Void! As Overlord Yandi''s attackmenced, Xu Jingming countered with the dreamlike realm''s Abyssal Void. It swathed the entire Sin Spring Water, striving to ensnare Overlord Yandi''s consciousness within the illusory realm. The standoff broke as both partiesunched their attacks without hesitation. "Ah." The dreadful Demonic Sound found its mark, hitting all three of Xu Jingming''s clones simultaneously. As a resonating hum filled their minds, consciousness slipped away, leaving them utterly stupefied. Meanwhile, Overlord Yandi was ensnared in the web of the Abyssal Void''s illusory realm, his mind and consciousness entangled. Only when the Demonic Sound''s reverberations disrupted the clones'' control over the illusion, was he able to free his consciousness. In truth, it happened in a sh. Without the clones to sustain it, the Abyssal Void began its natural dissolution. Overlord Yandi''s consciousness was held captive only for the briefest of moments. But at the half-step third realm, even a split second could stretch an eternity. "Store!" Suddenly, five more Xu Jingmings materialized. Their foremost task was to swiftly secure the fully bloomed Abyss Red Lotus, along with the wealth of sins lurking beneath its roots. "Hahaha¡­" As the Abyss Red Lotus vanished into his possession, the collective of eight Xu Jingmings burst intoughter. Just perfect! He had called upon more than ten clones, and even among the eight revealed, there were merely a fraction. Being a Heart Realm practitioner at the half-step third realm, he knew better than to exhaust all his clones at once, keeping some in reserve for unexpected circumstances. "What?" Once Overlord Yandi emerged from the illusory realm, he scanned the area with his vast Sin Spring Water form. His gaze lingered on the spot once upied by the grand Abyss Red Lotus, now a gaping crater. Even the bed of earth, rocks, and sins had been thoroughly uprooted. From his distant vantage point, the withered tree figure could only sigh. Brother Yandi had chosen to deploy the same Demonic Sound technique. From the future threads I''ve glimpsed, Brother Yandi had a slim chance at acquiring the Abyss Red Lotus if he self-destructed without hesitation and unleashed a Sin-based offensive, spurring an onught of sins that might shake all of Wu Ming''s minds. Considering the mental link among all of Wu Ming''s clones¡­ this was his lone shot. But it''s painfully evident that forming a sin body was no easy task for him; he wouldn''t want to annihte his own body. Besides, he has always been of this temperament. He puts little faith in what the future might bring, choosing instead to trust in his own strength. ¡­ Rage turned Overlord Yandi''s nine eyes a fiery red. He had expressly forbade Wu Ming from witnessing the Abyss Red Lotus bloom, yet Wu Ming had defied him, forcing his way in. Despite Overlord Yandi''s long-held territory, Wu Ming had managed to snatch the blooming Abyss Red Lotus right from under his nose. Eyeing the eight grinning clones of Xu Jingming before him, the furious Sin Spring Water surged around Overlord Yandi as he thundered, "You Heart Realm folks sure know how to y with clones. Got an advantage, don''t you? If you''re so bold, then don''t run. Let''s go one-on-one!" "I''m not the bullying type either," Xu Jingming shot back. "I''ll match you with my eight clones today. Either you take the victory, or my clones meet their end in the fight." "Hahaha¡­" A deepugh rippled through the Sin Spring. "Who would have thought a Heart Realm cultivator at half-step third realm could be so generous? Very well! This clone of mine is a byproduct of the infinite Sin Spring Water, and my twin Demonic Sound Forks are rare third-realm weapons. They''re valued more than 150 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. I''m all in for this fight. Either I emerge victorious, or your clones perish." Hovering in the air, the enormous Sin Spring Water faced the eight Xu Jingmings, each side brimming with battle lust. Both parties were filled with fighting spirit. Overlord Yandi, always the proud one, simply couldn''t swallow this indignity. On top of that, he refused to believe in the future! He didn''t believe Wu Ming could overpower him! Xu Jingming, however, was eager to test the three half-step third-realm techniques he had recently mastered. At his level, a worthy adversary was hard toe by. Since Overlord Yandi had thrown down the gauntlet, he was more than willing to oblige. "I''ll let you have the first swing," Xu Jingming taunted. Among his eight clones, he held only three psychic spears! Quite potent, but not his full arsenal. After all, he had brought a total of five psychic spears to the Abyss. The remaining clones, dwelling in the Heart Realm, held two psychic spears and a few loot items such as the Abyss Red Lotus. Regardless, Xu Jingming intended to honor his pledge and use only the eight clones. "You want me to strike first? Hahaha¡­ Very well, I''ll grant your wish!!!" Overlord Yandi''s eyes shed with unhinged fervor. The mighty Sin Spring Water exploded outward, swiftly spanning hundreds of millions of kilometers to epass the surrounding expanse, including the eight Xu Jingmings. "Intimidating me with Sin Spring Water?" The eight Xu Jingmings ignited with Red Lotus Fire. As the fire made contact with the Sin Spring Water, it sparked like a flint striking oil. Immediately, mes erupted across the Sin Spring Water, setting it alight with Red Lotus Fire. Feeding off sin, the Red Lotus Fire consumed the blood-red sky until it began to warp. "Red Lotus Fire? Hahaha, this me burns too sluggishly. It can''t match my absorption speed from the Sin Spring!" Despite the towering inferno upon the surface of the Sin Spring, the Spring remained unscathed. "Ordinary sins may fear the Red Lotus Fire, but¡­ when sin condenses into Sin Spring Water, water can quench the me!" "Monstrous¡­ Sin!!!" The booming voice of Overlord Yandi echoed through the heavens as the sea of Sin Spring Water transmuted instantaneously from fluid to an endless tide of sin. This limitless wave of sin converged on the eight Xu Jingmings, swamping them in a maelstrom of pure corruption. An unending veil of sin nketed him, encasing his mind. Sin tugged at their consciousness, threatening to drag his thoughts and awareness into the unfathomable depths of the Abyss! Chapter 769 The Defeated Overlord Yandi (1)

Chapter 769 The Defeated Overlord Yandi (1)

A sense of profound unease clung to Xu Jingming, like a specter in the night; eight parts of him were ensnared in abyrinth of sin. The corrosive essence permeated his very being, gnawing at his sanity and threatening to erode his consciousness. Yet Xu Jingming bore the mes of the Red Lotus, a fiery crimson aura that relentlessly scoured his form of the sinful taint. In addition to this, his cultivation of three distinct lineages had fortified his mind, body, and consciousness beyond measure, rendering him as steadfast as a mountain against the corruptive onught. His body ached with the burden of this sinful corruption, but even so, Xu Jingming steeled himself against its pull, defiantly holding on to his consciousness. Gazing into the elusive depths of the future, Xu Jingming conjectured silently. If Overlord Yandi were to self-destruct, morphing into an avatar of sin, all of my clones would be vulnerable. The simple process of siphoning off 10% of his essence would hardly suffice. In reality, Overlord Yandi''s transmutation of a sea of Sin Spring Water into pure sin had only drained a mere tenth of his total form. This was necessary to ensure hisbative prowess wasn''tpromised by excessive expenditure. Abyssal Void! As Xu Jingming wrestled against the sin, he summoned forth an illusionary dominion¡ªthe Abyssal Void¡ªwhich encroached upon Overlord Yandi''s consciousness once more. Buzz! "It''s the illusory realm again," Overlord Yandi grumbled, a shadow of vexation darkening his face. His consciousness was ensnared within the illusion, and despite his mind and consciousness putting up a valiant struggle, a piercing pain struck him at his core when he finally escaped. Xu Jingming''s illusionary selves brandished three ethereal spears, morphing into Dawn Piercers thatnced through the Overlord''s essence and igniting a zing trail of destruction that wed at his mind and consciousness. Psychic weapons? Overlord Yandi bristled at the realization. He had been trapped within the illusory realm, unaware that he''d been targeted by a psychic assault. The tangible sensation of being impaled by the psychic spear was absent, masked by the illusionary realm. Only upon breaking free did the truth dawn upon him. His psychic weapons have grown potent, Overlord Yandi realized with growing unease. A mere hundred assaults would be enough to obliterate my clone''s mind and consciousness. The Overlord found himself helpless against the onught of the Soul Spear, the Red Lotus Fire, and the illusionary Abyssal Void augmenting the weapon''s destructive potential. Had it not been for the interference of the Red Lotus Fire and the Abyssal Void, he would have retaliated with full force, significantly mitigating the damage inflicted upon him. "Let''s see who falls first!" Overlord Yandi roared defiantly, a growing sense of doom fueling his ferocity. Boom! The formidable Sin Spring Water suddenly swelled, instantaneously engulfing two of Xu Jingming''s clones. With a swift, sharp sound, the moment the Sin Spring Water surged around them, two Demonic Sound Forks materialized out of nowhere and pierced Xu Jingming''s clones in an instant. Being Overlord Yandi''s weapons, the two Demonic Sound Forks had the ability to materialize anywhere within the expansive Sin Spring. Huh? The two impaled clones of Xu Jingming felt an inescapable sharpness invade their bodies, akin to invisible sound waves pervading every inch of them, inflicting catastrophic damage. Whoosh. The pair of avatars retreated promptly into the Heart Realm. By the time they emerged, they were significantly distant, though noticeably weaker. Overlord Yandi is a master in the Sin and Demonic Sound schools, with thetter seemingly more suited forbat. Thankfully, my triple lineage and physique are robust. If I were a novice in the Abyss, a single strike of that fork would have decimated this clone. This was something Xu Jingming was acutely aware of. A cultivator of three lineages, Xu Jingming conjectured that a clone would be utterly destroyed after a maximum of three strikes. His form is mutable in size. Once he''s wrapped in the spring water, he''ll strike instantly with the Demonic Sound Fork. I must maintain adequate distance. Xu Jingming became warier and more evasive, exploiting the dexterity inherent to the Heart Realm lineage. He''s more resilient than I anticipated! One attack isn''t enough to fell him? While Overlord Yandi was staving off the Red Lotus Fire, he was persistently absorbing the Sin Spring Water, converting it into a ceaseless barrage of sins that ensnared Xu Jingming. All I need is time. The longer I can keep him upied with sins, the greater my advantage will grow! Biding for time, is he? Xu Jingming discerned the adversary''s strategy. Abyssal Void! The illusory realm descended once again! The moment the illusory realm cascaded down, wrapping Overlord Yandi within its grasp, the three clones brandished their psychic spears and employed Dawn Piercer to shred Overlord Yandi''s mind and consciousness. This isn''t good. Even as Xu Jingming executed another sessful assault, he sensed a problem. He''s escaping the illusory realm quicker this time. The same illusory domain, the Abyssal Void, was most effective on its first use. With each subsequent exposure, Overlord Yandi''s skill in dismantling it improved, naturally increasing his escape speed. Based on the future timelines, he''ll breach the Abyssal Void quicker each time! He might only need three or four instances to intercept my psychic weapon and severely wound my psychic clones. As the battle raged on, Xu Jingming analyzed the varied potential oues. His mind was a flurry of activity, relentlessly seeking the most effective battle strategy. ¡­ The seventh branch of the Abyss, known as Blood Jade 735,293, was home to over 600 Abyss Overlords, and even the formidable presence of an Abyss Sovereign. The spectacr sh between Overlord Yandi and Xu Jingming had seized the attention of practically every Abyss Overlord within this space. The Abyss Sovereign too was observing this extraordinary encounter. "It''s as if they''ve lost themselves to the thrill of the battle," remarked one onlooker. "Overlord Yandi has always been rather unhinged, and it appears Wu Ming is not much better. Despite being a half-step third realm of the Heart Realm lineage, he seems hell-bent on seeing this fight through to the bitter end." "Considering Overlord Yandi has left a life imprint in the Sin Spring, it would prove challenging for him to meet his end even if he wished to do so. It''s no surprise that he battles without fear!" another spectator chimed in. "As for Wu Ming¡­ he''s fast on his way to bing an invincible half-step third realm. Why on earth would he yield to Overlord Yandi?" Chapter 770 The Defeated Overlord Yandi (2)

Chapter 770 The Defeated Overlord Yandi (2)

"What a spectacle." The Abyss Overlords watched the contest unfold, their interest heightened by the apanying treats and exquisite wines. Unsurprisingly, no one stepped up in defense of Overlord Yandi. Notorious for his impulsive and domineering behavior, Overlord Yandi had made more enemies than allies among the Overlords of the same Abyssal space. Indeed, they were secretly hoping he''d get hiseuppance. And the more spectacr his defeat, the better. Added to this, Wu Ming''s formidable power was enough to give them pause¡ªeven Overlord Yandi was struggling against his few clones. Joining the skirmish would likely lead to a quick defeat for most. "All the half-step third realm beings of the Heart Realm lineage are crafty. The genuine treasure has been relocated long ago! These clones are worthless. Even if we destroy a few, we''ll get no spoils," reasoned the Abyss Overlords. Were there a chance to seize a treasure, they might be enticed to engage. But with no such opportunity in sight? They were content to watch the duel, treating it as a form of amusement. A lengthy lifespan called for some entertainment, after all. And seeing Overlord Yandi on the back foot provided a certain satisfaction to many. Urgh. Amidst the excited crowd, the Abyss Sovereign, Sovereign Heshan, was enjoying thepany of several women while observing the distant battle. "Sovereign, who do you think will emerge victorious? They''re battling like they''ve lost all reason," a group of women inquired, their eyes trained on the unfolding sh. "Yandi might be a brute, but hisck of intellect and consciousness, typical of the Abyss lineage, makes him an easy target for the Heart Realm''s tactics," mused the handsome Sovereign Heshan, observing the battle with an amused smile. "Wu Ming is a master of the Heart Realm''s three main schools: Red Lotus Fire, the illusory Abyssal Void, and psychic weaponry¡­ Yandi is outmatched." "But Sovereign, didn''t you mention that Yandi''s Body of Sin is a formidable tool?" a woman questioned, puzzled. "Yes, it is indeed formidable. It''s the very reason he''s been able to withstand the Red Lotus Fire and psychic attacks, even managing to retaliate. Look! His Demonic Sound Fork has pierced Wu Ming''s body once again," exined Sovereign Heshan. As Xu Jingming''s three clones unleashed their psychic weapons on Overlord Yandi''s colossal form, Yandi managed to shake off the effects of the illusory realm. Upon regaining his senses, he struck back, his Demonic Sound Forks appearing out of nowhere to pierce two clones. One clone suffered a grievous injury before dissipating, leaving behind only a psychic spear. Without hesitation, Overlord Yandi imed the abandoned Soul Spear. "Although Wu Ming has only deployed eight clones, all of them have sustained severe injuries. Observe, the first clone has finally beenpletely obliterated, even losing his psychic weapon," Sovereign Heshan remarked with a smile. "The oue of this battle is still very much in the bnce." ¡­ Xu Jingming was relentless in his assault,unching his arsenal of illusory realm and psychic weapons at every chance. Yet, against the odds, his adversary was quick to seize opportunities for retaliation. His injuries were escting, even leading to a loss of his psychic weaponry. He''s even more wounded than I am. Xu Jingming was certain. I¡­ I¡­ Overlord Yandi was wracked with pain that consumed his mind and consciousness. With his mind already severelypromised, being impaled by Dawn Piercer¡ªaffecting nearly 90% of his consciousness¡ªwas agonizing. He felt his clone''s mental faculties spiraling into disorder. Regardless, he wasmitted to fighting till the bitter end. Boom! Boom! Boom! Enveloped by the Red Lotus Fire and the Abyssal Void, beams of Dawn Piercer ripped through Overlord Yandi''s body. His response was equally ferocious; his sole focus was to retaliate! Every chance he got, heshed out at Xu Jingming with his Demonic Sound Fork. With each assault, Xu Jingming grew more wary. Even when he was stabbed by the Demonic Sound Fork, he forced himself to throw the psychic weapon into the Heart Realm. However, after the demise of five clones, the three Soul Spears were ultimately imed by his enemy. Only three of Xu Jingming''s clones, all severely wounded, remained! "Ahhh!" Overlord Yandi''s consciousness was in disarray. His battle cries echoed as heunched his desperate attacks. "Die!" The remaining three battered clones of Xu Jingming persisted in their assault. Bereft of psychic weapons, they turned themselves into weapons! Their minds and bodies merged to execute a deadly spear attack! Finally¡ª With only two severely wounded clones left, Xu Jingming gazed at the majestic Sin Spring Water, now devoid of any consciousness. I''ve won, he reflected, a smile gracing his face as he beheld the three psychic spears and two Demonic Sound Forks suspended in the Spring Water. From start to finish, neither Overlord Yandi nor Wu Ming had called for reinforcements. Overlord Yandi hadn''t sent any additional clones for backup, and Xu Jingming had restricted himself to eight clones. He hadn''t introduced any additional weapons. I barely scraped a win, depending on my ability to hide and the restraint of my psychic weapon, Xu Jingming reflected. Simultaneously, he collected the consciousness-devoid Sin Spring Water, the Demonic Sound Forks, and other weaponry. "Wu Ming, you are the victor," came a voice from the distance. It was another of Overlord Yandi''s clones. Overlord Yandi was speechless. It might seem like it was only one clone, but in reality, cultivating even one was a formidable task. Over the years, he''d only managed to create twelve clones, one of which he just lost. And Wu Ming? As part of the Heart Realm lineage, he could split into numerous clones with ease! His eight clones were vastly inferior to Overlord Yandi''s solitary clone. "Overlord Yandi, are you interested in this pair of Demonic Sound Forks?" Xu Jingming asked, his voice transmitted through the air, a smile ying on his lips. "Third-realm weapons from the Demon Sound school thatplement each other are quite the rarity." "Indeed, I am interested," came the distant reply. "If you desire them, I could sell them to you," Xu Jingming suggested, transmitting his words. Since he couldn''t use the Demonic Sound Forks himself, selling them seemed the best course of action. Overlord Yandi was obviously a potential high bidder. "If you wish to gift them to me, I''ll ept. But buy them? No chance," the voice responded, unfazed by the loss. "Are you certain you don''t want them?" Xu Jingming probed, again transmitting his voice. "In that case, I''ll offer them to other high-dimensional beings." "Do as you please!" The voice had nothing further to add. If he didn''t want them, he didn''t want them. He wouldn''tment his decision. Xu Jingming merely shook his head with a smile, surveying his surroundings. "Time to head back," he dered, promptly entering the Heart Realm and embarking on his return journey. As he traveled, Xu Jingming took stock of his loot. I acquired aplete Abyss Red Lotus and a pair of third-realm Demon Sound Forks. In total, I''ve gained more than 200 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. Adding what I imed from the Spirit Cleansing Iceberg, I''ve made quite a haul. I canfortably afford a third-realm weapon from the Heart Realm lineage, he mused, his journey home filled with a sense of satisfaction. In the meantime, among the various Abyss Overlords, tales of Wu Ming''s exploits over the past three centuries began to circte. Chapter 771 Interfering

Chapter 771 Interfering

Thearch Dragon Ind Lord navigated his way through theyers of the Abyss. The Abyss, with its vastness and unfathomable depths, permeated all realms and dominions throughout space and time. As such, it offered an unusually convenient mode of travel. Usually, it would take the mighty Heart Realm beings a decade or two to voyage from one dominion to another. However, the Abyss presented an expedited alternative, reducing the journey to mereyers of Abyssal space, which could potentially be traversed within a day. The inherent peril of such a journey was the presence of the Abyss Overlords. These entities, residing within every stratum of Abyssal space, possessed peculiar temperaments, with some verging on insanity. Thus, the path was inevitably fraught with danger. Only beings of the half-step third-realm caliber could dare to navigate the Abyss frequently. Whoosh. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord utilized a prized artifact to mask his aura, traveling incognito. A few measured steps saw him cross an Abyssalyer. Despite his standing, he remained a potential target for an Abyss Overlord if he chose to travel conspicuously. Hence, discretion and speed were paramount in these expeditions within the Abyss! I''ve finally made it to the sixth branch of the Abyss. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord had been traveling tirelessly, with the intensity of the journey beginning to weigh on him. A mere century more until I reach Master. The surrounding dominions of Feather Fire City were intertwined with the seventh branch of the Abyss. For the average Heart Realm Eternals, no matter how far or long they journeyed, their destinations remained confined to the reach of the seventh branch of the Abyss. Without the strength equivalent to the half-step third realm, the other Abyss branches remained elusive. I''m drawing closer to my homnd. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord''s anticipation heightened with this realization. However, his excitement was soon marred by a slight frown. What? Wu Ming has mastered three Heart Realm schools? Word of Xu Jingming''s conflict with Overlord Yandi and his advancement within the Red Lotus Fire lineage had started circting. With a clone of Thearch Dragon Ind Lord situated in both the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion and Feather Fire City, the news reached him without dy. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord found himself baffled. The Heart Realm lineage is notoriously challenging. Numerous lower-dimensional beings struggle to ascend to a higher-dimensional existence, especially within a mere 34,000 years. Yet, Wu Ming¡­ He hasn''t only attained the half-step third realm of the Heart Realm lineage in this short span, but he''s also mastered three separate schools. It seems as though cultivating the Heart Realm lineage is as simple as quenching thirst for him. Could such a prodigy even exist? Despite being mentally braced for such news, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord was still somewhat disturbed by Xu Jingming''s rapid development. Among his master''s kin,rades, and disciples, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord shone bright as a lower-dimensional being. With his master''s aid, he reached the half-step third realm. Master advised maintaining a certain degree of distance from him, avoiding entanglement, and now it makes sense, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord mused. He could faintly perceive the vortex of disruption that Wu Ming was stirring up, an unsettling force that made his heart quake. ¡­ Thearch Dragon Ind Lord journeyed forth. I''m finally here. A surge of mixed emotions welled up in him as he stood at the threshold of his homeworld''s dominion. Before him, the scene morphed into a vast expanse ofnd, at the heart of which sat a solitary, towering figure. This was the entity he held in the highest esteem. From his humble beginnings as a low-dimensional being, his master was a beacon of inspiration and awe. Yet, ever since the minds and consciousness of his master''s kin deteriorated, a change hade over his master, who had chosen a life of solitude. "Master," Thearch Dragon Ind Lord greeted, bowing in reverence. The towering figure turned his gaze towards him. Low-dimensional beings were, by nature, of modest talent. Even with his master''s exhaustive aid, it was a rare feat for them to ascend to high-dimensional existence. The confines of their minds and consciousness eventually withered and warped under the immense stretch of time. "If only they could self-reliantly ascend to the half-step third realm, as you did," the towering figure murmured. Pain seared Thearch Dragon Ind Lord''s heart at the sight of his master''s plight. "Master, you are a third realm entity. I believe you can certainly discover a way to restore them." "Beings of the third realm are not omnipotent," the towering figure retorted, shaking his head. "I can bestow upon them mighty bodies, but mental strength is something they must cultivate on their own." Having traversed his own tumultuous journey to the half-step third realm, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord was acutely aware of the trials involved in honing one''s mind and willpower. "The decay of their minds is irreversible, and the essence of their consciousness has been altered. Hope has fled," dered the towering figure. "You may, however, dwell in our homeworld indefinitely." "Indefinite dwelling?" The words left Thearch Dragon Ind Lord nonplussed. "I''ve already made them fall asleep." With a wave of the towering figure''s hand, sleeping figures materialized in the distance. "Time has been suspended for them, preventing any further disturbance to our homnd." "Master, what¡­" Thearch Dragon Ind Lord was incredulous. "Living ensures the decay to persist. Halting time curtails their degeneration," the towering figure exined. "The future is uncertain. The longer we wait, the more potentialities may emerge." "Potentialities?" Thearch Dragon Ind Lord''s thoughts began to swirl. "Wu Ming, for instance, is an uncertainty I can''t decipher," the towering figure mused, a smile ying on his lips. "Since you''ve chosen to stake your faith in Wu Ming, I too must gamble on these future uncertainties." Thearch Dragon Ind Lord was taken aback. His master, in his despair, was wagering on Wu Ming? The towering figure had already steeled his resolve. "Wu Ming''s ascendancy is enigmatic, and numerous future paths remain shrouded to me. If they remain beyond even my perception, then¡­ they may involve the four Ultimate existences," the figure conjectured. Only these four Ultimate beings could instill fear in a third-realm powerhouse. "Wu Ming is entwined in their affairs, possibly even at their behest." Normally, the towering figure would avoid any association with the affairs of the Ultimate existences. However, he had no alternative. In order to cure the corruption of his kin, he required an Ultimate being''s aid. As a third-realm entity, he didn''t even have the privilege of audience with one. His only chancey in entangling himself in Wu Ming''s affairs. "You''vee to assist Wu Ming in procuring a psychic spear, have you not?" the towering figure asked, deftly flipping his hand. In response, a phantom-like silver spear materialized in thin air. "I''ve already taken the liberty of obtaining it for you. Set the price at precisely 200 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood." "Thank you, Master." Thearch Dragon Ind Lord''s face lit up with delight as he extended his hand to receive the spear. "Ensure you sell it to him for exactly 200 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. No more, no less," the towering figure cautioned, "Wu Ming will surely purchase it." "Yes, Master." Thearch Dragon Ind Lord affirmed, putting his trust in his master''s words. ¡­ Far removed from this location, a petite woman bearing transparent wings observed Thearch Dragon Ind Lord through a spacetime rift. It seems yet another third-realm entity is entangled, she mused to herself. Those in the third realm can already perceive some traces, but as long as they don''t disrupt the grand scheme of things, there''s no need to be overly concerned about them. If, however, they threaten to upset the bnce of therger scheme, they must be eradicated without dy. This petite observer''s gaze roved over the expanse of infinite spacetime, watching keenly for any disturbances. ¡­ I''m back? Thearch Dragon Ind Lord had left a clone of himself in his homeworld, whilst his master had casually dispatched another clone to the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion with a mere wave of his hand. Without having to endure the usual 500-year journey, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord was understandably in high spirits. He promptly made his way to Myriad Star Ind. "Thearch Dragon Ind Lord." Xu Jingming sensed his arrival and naturally emerged from the ind to greet him. "Brother Wu Ming, are you prepared to acquire the psychic spear for 200 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood?" Thearch Dragon Ind Lord inquired as soon as they met. "Certainly," Xu Jingming concurred. This price was not steep at all. Considering that the raw materials alone were worth more than 100 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood, coupled with the fact that third-realm entities had reforged and nurtured it, a price of 200 drops seemed rather reasonable. Indeed, even if the price had been steeper, Xu Jingming would have had no choice but to bite the bullet and purchase it. After all, a psychic spear of the third realm was an extreme rarity! "Hahaha." Thearch Dragon Ind Lord chuckled. "Let''s continue our discussion indoors." Once they reached Xu Jingming''s quarters, both of them took their seats. "Behold." Thearch Dragon Ind Lord outstretched his hand, summoning an ethereal silver spear. "This is it." Xu Jingming was instantly captivated. Although the spear bore an intangible quality, it emanated a dominant aura. The distinctive energy of a third-realm weapon was unmistakable, and he recognized it immediately. "You''ve already procured it?" Xu Jingming was ecstatic. "And it''s only been 500 years." "I journeyed through the Abyss and spent 500 years to reach my homeworld. The trip back, however, was considerably more straightforward as my master facilitated my return," Thearch Dragon Ind Lord remarked, shing a smile. "Give it a whirl." Xu Jingming took the silver spear into his hands. The instant he made contact with it, he was taken aback by its weight. This spear felt as though it weighed as much as an entire universe. Remarkable. As Xu Jingming held the spear and allowed his mind to connect with it, he envisioned a raging orb of energy¡ª one capable of obliterating everything, as if it could extinguish countless dominions. "An exceptional weapon," he remarked, taken aback. Had he been equipped with this weapon during his face-off with Overlord Yandi, the battle would not have been so arduous. A formidable weapon held immense allure for cultivators of the psychic weapon lineage. "Please inspect these items. They should be equivalent to 200 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood." Without dy, Xu Jingming presented a multitude of treasures. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord nced at the array of floating treasures and chuckled. "I''ve heard tales of your profitable ventures in the Abyss, Brother Wu Ming. You even managed to auction off the pair of Demonic Sound Forks in Feather Fire City for a whopping 170 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. Moreover, your Abyss Red Lotus has drawn a slew of offers from half-step third-realm entities." "As it has no use to me, it''s only sensible to sell it," Xu Jingming replied, grinning. After the Abyss Red Lotus was harvested, it had a limited lifespan and had to be sold off as promptly as possible. The Demonic Sound Forks were indeed the most valuable weapons in his collection. Given that Overlord Yandi had declined the offer to buy them back, Xu Jingming decided to put them up for public auction. It would be remiss to think Overlord Yandi was the only half-step third-realm behemoth in the Demonic Sound lineage! As expected, the forksmanded an impressive sum. "Now that our transaction has reached its conclusion, I should take my leave," announced Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, rising from his seat. "I''m truly grateful for your assistance, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord," Xu Jingming voiced his appreciation. He had undertaken an arduous journey and asked nothing in return; this was a kindness Xu Jingming would not forget. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord responded with a grin. This was precisely the kind of favor he sought. "I eagerly anticipate the splendor this spear will radiate under your adept handling in times toe, Brother Wu Ming," Thearch Dragon Ind Lord said, shing another smile before departing. Chapter 772 Catastrophe

Chapter 772 Catastrophe

To high-dimensional beings, time flowed swiftly. In the blink of an eye, 50,000 years had slipped away. Xu Jingming, perched upon a cloud-bound desk and chair in his Heart Realm domain, contemted his moves. As he pondered, he jotted down his insights. Through his eyes, he glimpsed hazy scenes unfolding along the timeline, much like amoner gazing at distant vistas. For Xu Jingming, however, he could "see" both the past and the future the moment he opened his eyes. I see it once more. Xu Jingming abruptly halted his musings, his intuition revealing a not-so-distant future. In his vision, a cemetery stretched out before him, with him standing alone amidst the graves. Those graves belonged to his beloved kin¡ªhis grandfather, parents, wife, daughter¡ªthose whom he held dear. As they near the end of their journeys, such scenes be increasingly discernible to me. Xu Jingming''s countenance remained impassive. When he had first attained the half-step third realm, he could only glimpse the rtively distant future through concentrated effort. Yet, as his power grew, a mere nce would reveal the unfolding events of the next 20,000 to 30,000 years, bringing forth simr scenes. Time is merciless. There is nothing I can do. Xu Jingming shook his head with a gentle sigh. In the past 300 years, he had achieved one breakthrough after another, earning renown as a rising star wielding a third-realm weapon. But over the course of the past 50,000 years, Xu Jingming hade to realize that the chasm between the half-step third realm and the true third realm was insurmountable. With legacies in both the psychic weapon and the Abyssal Void lineages, he had honed his skills for fifty millennia, yet still found himself far from attaining the third realm. The lifespans of his beloved ones drew ever closer to their inevitable ends. Raising his gaze, Xu Jingming caught sight of his wife, Li Miaomiao, in the distance within their newfound home universe, connected through karmic ties. Miaomiao remained at the Human Academy of Sciences, tirelessly pursuing knowledge. As a Lv. 10 Origin lifeform, she had be a distinguished schr within the academy after countless millennia of arduous toil. Under Li Miaomiao''s leadership, a team of schrs diligently observed the fluctuations in high-dimensional powers. "Hmm?" Li Miaomiao''s surprise registered as she suddenly noticed Xu Jingming at her side. "What brings you here?" she inquired, taken aback. "How long has it been since youst saw me? Well, here I am," Xu Jingming responded with a smile. "I''m quite upied at the moment," Li Miaomiao replied with a smile of her own, before returning her focus to the evolving high-dimensional powers. "World Lord?" eximed several members of Li Miaomiao''s academic team. These assistants, whose educational levels ranged from Lv. 90 to Lv. 98, couldn''t surpass Lv. 100. Thus, they regarded Li Miaomiao as their respected mentor. "Greetings, World Lord." The assistants immediately bowed with utmost respect. It wasmon knowledge that the highest authority among the cosmic human race was the World Lord! Even the high-dimensional beings in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion acknowledged that the most formidable half-step third-realm powerhouse in the dominion was Wu Ming! World Lord Wu Ming had engaged in numerous battles over the past 50,000 years, solidifying his eminent position! Even Ancient Tree World Lord paled inparison to Wu Ming. "Okay." Xu Jingming replied, a smile adorning his face as he nodded. "You''ve arrived at the perfect moment." Li Miaomiao''s eyes lit up as she pointed at the high-dimensional weapon before her. "We need to stabilize the cirction of high-dimensional powers. Can you slow down the passage of time? This instrument of mine can only achieve one-tenth of the original speed." "Of course," Xu Jingming readily agreed. "How much slower should it be? 1%, 0.1%, or aplete freeze of time?" "Let''s do it incrementally so that we can record the experimental results," Li Miaomiao suggested. As the most capable assistant, Xu Jingming assisted Li Miaomiao in conducting the experiment on high-dimensional strength. Only when the experiment concluded did Li Miaomiao express her satisfaction. "With your assistance, everything went much smoother. If we were to proceed gradually, it would have taken us several years to collect the data. But with your help, we managed to aplish it in half a day." "Very well, everyone is dismissed! Enjoy a well-deserved break of seven days," Li Miaomiao dered, wearing a smile. "Thank you, Teacher." "Goodbye, Teacher." The assistants bid farewell as they nced at Xu Jingming with excitement. "You''re a teacher now," Xu Jingming remarked with a smile. "With my Lv. 10 Origin lifeform intellect and over 80,000 years of diligent study¡ªcoupled with my Lv. 105 educational level, earned through hard work topensate for my limitations¡ªwhy shouldn''t I be their teacher?" Li Miaomiao responded with a smile. "I know you underestimate me." "I would never dare," Xu Jingming assured her. "I''ve discovered that the more you delve into science, the more captivated you be." "Indeed," Li Miaomiao eximed, taken aback. "From a scientific standpoint, it unravels the mysteries of everything I observe andprehend, providing me with a clearer understanding of the world. Much of my knowledge regarding low-dimensional space is virtually indisputable. However, when I delve into high-dimensional powers, I find myself perplexed." "That''s because there are countless dimensions," Xu Jingming exined with a smile. "With each additional dimension,plexity increases by trillions. Countless lifeforms spend their entire existence unable to ascend to higher dimensions." For low-dimensional beings to be high-dimensional beings was as arduous as reaching the heavens¡ªone in a trillion! Simrly, for high-dimensional beings (four-dimensional beings) to attain the third realm (five-dimensional beings) was also a one-in-a-trillion chance! Despite Feather Fire Lord nurturing numerous high-dimensional beings, not a single one had reached that level over the years. "Hence, one must approach it with reverence," Xu Jingming advised. "One must dissect andprehend it from multiple vantage points. Theprehension of beings existing in lower dimensions involves unraveling and expressing the intricacies of higher-dimensional knowledge within the confines of their own limited understanding. Thus, any form of high-dimensional power appears immensely intricate and formidable when perceived through the lens of lower-dimensionalprehension." Li Miaomiao nodded slightly. "Jingming, I''ve noticed a change in youtely. You used to be so rxed and happy, but now you seem somewhat downcast. Is something bothering you?" "It''s nothing," Xu Jingming smilingly replied with a shake of his head. With his wife still having over 10,000 years to live at the age of 80,000, she felt far from old and thus harbored no worries. However, whenever Xu Jingming opened his eyes and caught glimpses of the timeline, witnessing the scenes of his loved ones'' deaths, his heart couldn''t help but grow heavy with brooding thoughts. Huh? Suddenly, Xu Jingming''s expression shifted, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon. "What''s the matter?" Li Miaomiao asked, taken aback by her husband''s sudden change in demeanor. Xu Jingming focused intently on the distance. "Our original home universe is now facing catastrophe." "Catastrophe?" Li Miaomiao was stunned. Their former home, the Fengyi 97 dominion! Several half-step third-realm powerhouses in the dominion had foreseen a future cmity. Moreover, multiple future paths depicted simr scenes, indicating the inevitability of the catastrophe. That''s why the species migration had taken ce in the past! The information the human race had acquired from Gumo assured them of safety for 10,000 years. The probability of a cmity urring within 100,000 years was a mere 1.2%, with the likelihood of it happening between 200,000 to 300,000 years. Yet, in the end, cmity struck in less than 100,000 years. ¡­ "The cmity has struck?" The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and Redmond sensed an unsettling presence from afar. After all, they were born in their home universe, the very origin of the entire human race. Their homeworld faced impending disaster, and their connection to it made their perception of it incredibly strong. "I can sense that our homeworld is in peril, but I can''t gather any specific information," Redmond voiced his frustration. "Nor can I," added the Ind Lord. "From a distant dominion, only half-step third-realm powerhouses can discern the truth. Jingming should know what has befallen our former home." ¡­ What manner of power is this? Gumo, too, directed his gaze towards his homeworld. Though obscured by distance, he could vaguely perceive the mighty, dual-colored force annihting everything in its path, yet its full manifestation eluded him. ******* Xu Jingming''s Heart Realm territory resided within the Fengyi 97 dominion. From the vantage point of his Heart Realm, Xu Jingming beheld the cmity descending upon them with chilling rity. Two titanic forces entwined, rending everything asunder. One power zed with fiery red, reducing all to ashes. High-dimensional matter, the fabric of the universe, every living being¡­ all turned to fuel. Even the very fabric of high-dimensional space sumbed to the inferno! The congration intensified¡ªa distant ze that gradually engulfed the expanse of the dominion. The other power bore the hue of cyan! It gnawed at the timeline wherein their dominion resided, a corrosive tide slowly eating away at its essence. To Xu Jingming''s eyes, the erosion seemednguid, yet when this timeline sumbed¡ª It signified theplete corrosion and annihtion of the dominion''s entire timeline! The dominion, in turn, would be bereft of a future! Xu Jingming possessed the ability to peer into the timeline, a privilege not granted to ordinary high-dimensional beings. Thus, they merely sensed the spontaneous emergence of the cyan power throughout the dominion. Over time, the presence of cyan grew, unaffected by the fiery red force, until¡­ the cyan shroud enshrouded the dominion in its entirety. The red and cyan powers possessed distinct methods of attack, yet their intermingling form belied any mutual interference. Nevertheless, they wrought total devastation upon the dominion. "Ahhh!!!" "No¡ª" "The cmity hase." Most high-dimensional beings within the dominioncked the means to traverse between dominions. They were left to confront the cmity, consumed by despair. Countless species and lifeforms in the universe met their demise without even a flicker of realization. For no universe could withstand the onught of the dual-colored power, eradicating all life within. The dominion itself was obliterated, absorbed into the chaotic abyss, and ceased to exist. The Fengyi 97 dominion faded into history! Albeit a fearsome force of destruction, it left the Heart Realm unscathed. Within his Heart Realm domain, Xu Jingming gazed upon the dominion transformed into a chaotic chasm. During my ventures across countless dominions, I traversed numerous chaotic chasms and witnessed the terrors they held. Never would I have fathomed that my once pristine homeworld''s dominion¡­ would fall prey to bing the same? Xu Jingming''s emotions swirled. The details of the cmity elude me entirely. He had witnessed the dual-colored powers, yet remained oblivious to their origins or the reasons behind their descent. ¡­ The Fengyi 97 dominion had been reduced to a chaotic chasm. Dual-colored powers sprawled throughout, obliterating any half-step third-realm powerhouse audacious enough to venture within. "Why? Still refusing to yield?" "A mere scratch, nothing more!" "You lost half your body to my assault, and you call it a scratch? Very well, let us press on then!" Chapter 773 Spacetime Arena 773 Spacetime Arena Amidst the turmoil, the two towering figures unleashed their formidable powers, shaking the very foundations of what was once Fengyi 97 Dominion. Fortunately, the barriers separating the dominions prevented the aftershocks from spreading. These two parties had shed countless times within a remarkably brief span, even foretelling numerous potential oues. "Alright, alright. I concede," finally admitted the slender, towering figure. "You''re only scared now, after I''ve obliterated so many of your clones across different timelines?" scoffed the other figure wreathed in mes. "If I had chosen to escape, how many of your clones do you think you could have vanquished?" retorted the slender figure. The fiery figure did not deny it. Both were beings of the third realm, with clones scattered across multiple timelines. Even if their "true bodies" were obliterated, they could instantly manifest clones from alternate timelines. Only by annihting all potential timelines could a third-realm existence be eradicated. And if they were resolute in their escape, they couldn''t kill each other despite existing within the same realm. "Since you admit defeat¡­ that means I ranked third, and you ranked fourth in the previous Spacetime Arena," stated the fiery figure. "In the previous Spacetime Arena, my team fought your team to a draw! We agreed¡­ to settle the final rankings with another match! And since I made that agreement, I will honor it," dered the slender figure. "Don''t get too ahead of yourself. We shallpete in the next Spacetime Arena, ten Abyssal Eras from now." "Have you enlisted a formidable half-step third-realm powerhouse?" inquired the fiery figure. "You needn''t concern yourself with that," replied the slender figure, feeling somewhat affronted by their loss. The Spacetime Arena was a game frequently yed by third-realm beings across numerous dimensions! These powerhouses of the third realm possessed great pride, yet they were incapable of killing each other. If conflicts escted into chaos, it would wreak havoc upon countless dominions. Therefore, under the guidance of an Ultimate being, the Spacetime Arena emerged as a solution. Whenever third-realm beings shed, their teams wouldpete in the arena to determine the victor. When defeated, the third-realm existence supporting the losing team would pay a heavy price. Additionally, every ten Abyssal Eras, countless spacetimes and dominions would dispatch teams to participate in the grandestpetition, which determined rankings and awarded prizes. Apart from the rewards provided by the third-realm beings themselves, the four Ultimate beings also contributed treasures, further amplifying the poprity of the Spacetime Arena. "You have now lost to me twice in a row. I reckon you''ll lose again next time. Haha¡­" boomed the fiery figure,ughing heartily before departing. The slender figure felt indignant. The six members of my team were the most exceptional half-step third-realm beings I handpicked from invincible warriors across countless spacetimes, yet we failed to secure the championship! It appears I must search through infinite spacetime for superior invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses, pondered the slender figure. Every team in the Spacetime Arena, under themand of a third-realm existence,prised invincible half-step third-realm beings. This ensured that every team possessedparable strength, resulting in fiercepetition during each tournament. Whoosh. The slender figure vanished, leaving behind a battlefield of chaos and devastation. The once orderly Fengyi 97 Dominion nowy in ruin, transformed into a chaotic chasm. To these two third-realm beings, their disy of power had already been greatly restrained! ****** Xu Jingming, the dean, and the rest were mentally prepared for the imminent catastrophe that would befall their homnd''s dominion. Though they felt a tinge of regret, they had no choice but to ept their fate. Unbeknownst to them, over 10,000 years had psed. To the dean and hispanions, it was merely the duration of a single period of seclusion. But for Xu Jingming, it meant his grandfather was already nearing the end of his life. This meant that many of his loved ones were about to face their demise. With a lifespan of 100,000 years¡­ Xu Jingming arrived on a picturesque tourist, the very ce his grandfather had chosen. Grandpa, Dad, Mom, Miaomiao, Lixing¡­ They are all on the brink of departing this world. The prospect left Xu Jingming feeling worse than any battle he had ever faced. The most important people in his life were about to leave him. "Jingming," greeted Li Miaomiao with a smile as she stood in the corridor. Her silver-white hair was short, and wrinkles etched her face. Xu Jingming stepped forward, taking his wife''s hand. "Dad, Mom, and the others are here to apany Grandpa," Li Miaomiao said. "Mm." Xu Jingming nodded, his gaze shifting to his daughter Xu Lixing and son-inw Meng Tian, who were approaching from a distance. They too had aged significantly, their hair turned white, and their faces lined with wrinkles. "Dad," Xu Lixing and Meng Tian called out as they reached him. Xu Jingming offered a slight nod to his daughter and son-inw. They shared a strong bond, and he was content with Meng Tian as his son-inw. Unfortunately, Meng Tian had also failed to ascend to be a high-dimensional lifeform. With that, Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao entered the house. Inside the room, Grandpa Xu, weakened and on the brink of death,y there. Mr. and Mrs. Xu stood beside him. "Jingming, you''vee." Grandpa Xu grinned. "My eldest grandson, hahaha¡­" Xu Jingming walked over and sat by the bedside, taking hold of his grandfather''s hand. Grandpa''s hands were thin as withered tree bark. Such was the nature of life. Even a Level 10 Origin lifeform could maintain their peak for an extended period, yet they aged swiftly in the final moments before bidding their final farewell. "Don''t be sad. What''s there to be sad about?" Grandpa Xu smiled at Xu Jingming. "When I was young, reaching the age of 100 was an incredible achievement in my hometown. Those who lived to be 80 or 90 had a joyous farewell. As for me¡­ I''ve lived for 100,000 years! It doesn''t get any better than that!" "Yes, it doesn''t get any better," Xu Jingming replied, gazing at his grandfather. "I''m truly happy." Grandpa Xu smiled and said, "Life is truly wonderful. It''s like an immensely grand game. When the game concludes, it offers an evaluation. I believe my evaluation will be exceptionally high." "Definitely. You''re a professional gamer," Xu Jingmingmented. "In gaming, the evaluation is crucial, but the most important thing¡­ is to enjoy ying the game." Grandpa Xu looked at his grandson. "I''ve had a lot of fun ying this game of life." "In the days toe, the rest of us shall depart, and you may be the sole survivor," Grandpa Xu contemted, his gaze fixed upon Xu Jingming. "In this game, you may lose manypanions, but even a single-yer game can be remarkably captivating at times. Moreover, if you excel at ying this game alone, the rest of us can be revived. Isn''t that splendid? Hahaha¡­" Xu Jingming listened attentively. "I understand. You grasp this concept better than I do," Grandpa Xu waved his hand dismissively. "You all can depart for now. Allow me to have a conversation with your father." "Very well, Grandpa." Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, Meng Tian, and Mrs. Xu temporarily withdrew. As they stepped outside, they spotted Li Chen''an and his wife hurrying toward them. Xu Fangjin, Xu Biyun, and the others waited anxiously as well. Half an hourter. "Grandpa." Xu Jingming, Li Miaomiao, and the others gazed at the house, sensing Grandpa Xu''s essence dissipating. Grandpa Xu had passed away. ¡­ Time continued its unrelenting march forward, showing no mercy or regard for anyone, not even the esteemed Ultimate existences. Following the passing of Grandpa Xu, the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Xu and Li Chen''an swiftly reached their conclusion. With each loss, Xu Jingming felt a sharp pang in his heart, as if being stabbed repeatedly. Then came the inevitable end of Li Miaomiao''s lifespan. "Miaomiao." Xu Jingming looked at the distant sky. And with those words, her breathing ceased. 15:48 Seated in their old courtyard on Earth, Xu Jingming and his wife, Li Miaomiao, gazed at the sun setting, casting a crimson hue across half the sky. "I, too, shall depart," Li Miaomiao spoke with a radiant smile, her face etched with wrinkles. "I have been truly happy throughout my life, thanks to the constant care and protection I received. I am grateful to fate for granting me your presence in this lifetime." "Miaomiao, we shall meet again," Xu Jingming assured his wife. "Whether we reunite or not, I am content." His wife''s smile widened as she leaned against Xu Jingming''s shoulder, her eyes fixed on the distant sunset. "Jingming, look¡ªthe setting sun is also exceptionally beautiful." Xu Jingming looked at the distant sky. And with those words, her breathing ceased. ****** In a distant dominion. An elder observed from afar. "Miaomiao has also departed," the elder murmured, shaking his head slightly. "My son, daughter-inw, and granddaughter-inw, their talents are limited. They cannot ascend to higher-dimensional lifeforms on their own. It appears that my eldest grandson will need to revive them once he reaches the third realm!" Suddenly, a figure traversed the void¡ªa petite woman adorned with translucent wings, two curved horns protruding from her forehead, and emanating a ck aura. The petite woman offered a slight bow upon seeing the elder. "Connoisseur, you have finally awakened." "One inevitably awakens from a dream," the elder responded with a smile. "During my slumber, my team secured second ce in thetest Spacetime Arenapetition?" "Yes, second ce," the petite woman confirmed with a nod. "They fall short in my absence," the elder muttered, expressing his dissatisfaction. "After all, your team had won the championship eight times in a row. The third-realm powerhouses in the Spacetime Arena have nearly lost their will to fight," the petite woman exined. "Even the Ultimate existences are contemting adjustments to the rules of the Spacetime Arena." The elder smiled and remarked, "Hence, I slumbered, granting them an opportunity. I did not win the championship thest time, so it is unlikely the Ultimate existences will alter the rules, correct?" "Most likely not," Feui responded with a smile. "Feui, has everything been normal as ofte?" The elder''s expression turned grave. "There have been no mishaps, I trust?" "I have not let my guard down for a single moment. I have been vigntly monitoring everything," the petite woman assured. "Worry not, Connoisseur. All has been peaceful. Now that you have awakened, the enforcement authority shall be returned to you." The elder nodded, casting a gaze toward Xu Jingming and the others in the dominion from a distance before departing alongside Feui. Chapter 774 Long Night (Final Chapter of Volume) 774 Long Night (Final Chapter of Volume) Time continued its relentless march, and Xu Lixing, his beloved daughter, had reached the final chapter of her life. "Dad." Xu Lixing leaned gently against the bed, sping Xu Jingming''s hand with a serene smile. "Don''t be saddened. I am immensely grateful to be your daughter in this lifetime." Xu Jingming gazed at his daughter. Those who had brought him into this world and nurtured him had already departed. Even his dear spouse had left his side. Now, the only daughter he had raised was on the verge of departing from this realm as well. Even as a formidable half-step third-realm powerhouse, Xu Jingming felt his heart torn asunder. "I know, my pride¡ªmy dearest father is the strongest." The aged Xu Lixing locked eyes with her father, her smile unwavering. Xu Jingming tenderly caressed his daughter''s face. "Lixing, Daddy loves you more than words can express." "And I love you dearly, Daddy." Xu Lixing beamed. "Let Meng Tian and I spend some time chatting with the children." "Very well." Xu Jingming reluctantly rose from his seat, casting onest longing gaze at his daughter before turning to depart from the room. Meng Tian, Xu Fangjin, and Xu Biyun swiftly entered the chamber, gathering around Xu Lixing''s bedside to bid their final farewell. Outside, in the courtyard, Xu Jingming stood alone in the corridor, his eyes fixed upon the vast expanse of the cosmos as the night grew darker. What significance does my status as a half-step third-realm possess? Xu Jingming extended his hand, grasping at the ethereal void. I cannot halt the relentless passage of time, nor can I alter the boundaries of our mortal existence. All I can do is ept this fate and endure the pain. Eventually,te into the night, Xu Lixing peacefully passed away. The aged Meng Tian remained seated beside the bed, unwilling to tear his gaze away from the lifeless form of Xu Lixing. Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun had already left to make arrangements for the somber rites. "Senior Sister, I shall soon join you," Meng Tian murmured with a wistful smile. "Meng Tian." Xu Jingming appeared outside the door. Meng Tian turned to face Xu Jingming. "Father-inw." "You acquired the knowledge of constructing a high-dimensional form over 30,000 years ago. You possess the ability to transcend into a high-dimensional being at any given moment," Xu Jingming stated, his eyes fixed upon him. "Yet, you have not made the breakthrough. And now, you n to¡­ perish alongside Lixing?" Meng Tian could not hide his secrets from Xu Jingming¡ªa half-step third-realm powerhouse endowed with the ability to glimpse into the future. Among the countless cosmic legends that adorned the annals of humanity, one individual stood out with remarkable subtlety¡ªMeng Tian. Always lurking in the shadow of his wife, Xu Lixing, he concealed his true power. Only Xu Jingming, with his ability to perceive the past and the future,prehended the true extent of Meng Tian''s growth. "Father-inw." Meng Tian hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Yes, I discovered the method to construct a high-dimensional form over 30,000 years ago. However, I understand that the perception of the world by high-dimensional beings is utterly distinct from that of lower-dimensional lifeforms." Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. To ants and humans, the world appeared vastly dissimr, despite both being ordinary, low-dimensional creatures. The contrast between low-dimensional and high-dimensional lifeforms was even more profound! Their perceptions extended beyond mere size, color, and scent, even epassing disparate understandings of space and time. "I had hoped to grow old alongside Lixing and share the same experiences," Meng Tian confessed. "Yet, I recognize my limited talent. Despite your guidance, my progress has been sluggish. My abilities¡­ pale inparison to Deputy Dean Redmond''s. With all five of you present, my contribution to the human race seems inconsequential." "Thus, I contemted a selfish decision." Meng Tian directed his gaze towards the reclining figure of Xu Lixing. "I desire to depart this world alongside her, for without her, this world holds no meaning for me." He couldn''t erase the memories of his initial encounter with his senior sister. Nor could he forget the girl who, with her radiant smile, bought out his contract, releasing him from the abyss of darkness and introducing him to a world of illumination. "Meng Tian." Xu Jingmingprehended Meng Tian''s current state of mind. "Your demise holds no significance for Lixing. It merely reflects your selfishness." "Selfishness is what I seek," Meng Tian replied with a smile. "While you remain alive, hope persists," Xu Jingming asserted. "I have spent numerous years cultivating my talents, excelling in the Heart Realm lineage. However, my physical prowess is unremarkable. I possess no means to create spawn. The sole path to resurrecting Lixing and the others lies in my breakthrough to the third realm! Yet¡­ the third realm proves to be a daunting challenge." "Hence, I must disclose the truth to you! The odds of reviving them are slim." Xu Jingming fixed his gaze upon Meng Tian. Meng Tian was stunned. "I require your assistance," Xu Jingming implored. "Your physical aptitude is formidable. If you can achieve the half-step third realm in terms of physicality, you can bring them back to life. You possess the power that eludes me." "By surrendering your life, you forsake the chance of reviving Lixing and the others." With those words, Xu Jingming turned and departed. Meng Tian fell into contemtive silence. In truth, although his father-inw reigned as the most formidable force in the entire domain, his expertise primarily resided within the Heart Realm lineage, leaving physical pursuitsrgely unexplored. ¡­ Xu Jingming possessed a clear understanding of Meng Tian''s inevitable decision to pursue a breakthrough and ascend as a high-dimensional lifeform once he revealed the slim chances of reviving Lixing and the others in the future. This child has revolved around Lixing his entire life, Xu Jingming ruminated. Witnessing Meng Tian''s unwavering devotion towards Lixing throughout their shared existence, Xu Jingming couldn''t help but feel deeply moved and hold great admiration for him. In due course, merely six months after Xu Lixing''s passing, Meng Tian achieved the breakthrough, bing the sixth high-dimensional lifeform amongst humanity. However, Xu Fangjin and Xu Biyun also neared the end of their respective lifespans. ****** Within the confines of the cemetery. The gravesy heavy with silence. Xu Jingming sat alone upon the steps, his gaze fixated on the tombstones before him. His grandparents, parents, inws, wife, daughter, grandchildren¡­ all had reached the culmination of their lives and passed away. Logically, it should have been a celebratory funeral. Yet, Xu Jingming felt as though the weight of the entire world pressed down upon his heart. I am the sole survivor. Seated upon the steps, Xu Jingming took sce in his drink. Despite having witnessed the future and the present scenario countless times, the actual experience proves agonizing. His heart perpetually felt punctured, the pain unbearable, seeping into every fiber of his being. Xu Jingming recognized this suffering as a direct consequence of the mental anguish permeating his physical form. "Jingming," a voice called out, and the thin dean emerged within the cemetery. "Dean." Xu Jingming raised his eyes to meet the dean''s gaze. "You''ve been here in this cemetery for a century," the dean uttered. "Has it truly been a hundred years?" Xu Jingming murmured. "I have been immersed in reminiscing the days spent with my parents and the cherished memories shared with my wife and daughter. Unbeknownst to me, a century has psed." The dean surveyed the graves. "We must all limate to this reality! Every high-dimensional lifeform that transcends the boundaries of low-dimensional existence must grow ustomed to loneliness." "limate?" Xu Jingming contemted the tombstones. "Yes, limate." "We must never forget the most significant individuals in our lives. The pain of their loss will persistently haunt us, yet with the passage of time, we shall grow ustomed to this pain," the dean expounded. "This agony also drives us to strive harder, to be stronger. Only through attaining sufficient strength can we resurrect those we hold dearest, those who have slipped away through the fabric of spacetime," the dean imparted. Xu Jingming nodded. "You should not dwell on this matter indefinitely." With those words, the dean dissipated into thin air. Xu Jingming remained seated upon the steps, motionless. He continued to silently drink, his gaze fixed upon the tombstones. ¡­ In the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord maintained a watchful eye on Xu Jingming, fully aware that his master was bing entangled in his affairs. This Wu Ming possesses an excessive amount of talent and grows at an rming rate! Consequently, he can grant his low-dimensional rtives a lifespan of 100,000 years. It is this very bond that binds them together so closely. Through karmic sight, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord observed Xu Jingming''s continued presence in the cemetery, immersed in the realm of cherished memories. When I look at him, it feels as if I am gazing upon Master. Master experienced a simr journey. He shared a profound connection with his rtives. Upon attaining the third realm, he bestowed eternal life upon them. In the beginning, the days were filled with beauty, and they relished in their idyllic existence. But what transpired in the end? Those rtives possessed ordinary minds and wills. With time, their faculties decayed and twisted, causing greater sorrow for Master. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord fixated his gaze upon Xu Jingming in the cemetery. Wu Ming possesses exceptional talent. Perhaps he will reach the third realm in due course. However, what significance does sess hold? He, too, shall tread the same path as Master and confront the corrupted and distorted minds of his rtives. The more profound the emotional connection, the more profound the pain inflicted, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord pondered within himself. ****** Xu Jingming remained oblivious to the passage of time in the cemetery. Countless visits from the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Meng Tian had urred. Despite being fully aware of his actions, Xu Jingming had no desire to cease. He was deeply immersed in a multitude of cherished memories¡ªthe most precious moments of his life. Huh? Raising his gaze, Xu Jingming discovered that the wine sk in his hand had been emptied. "Finished?" Xu Jingming stood up. "It''s time to depart." His eyes scanned the names engraved on the tombstones, their familiarity reminiscent of beloved figures. "Only after losing you all do I realize your true worth." Taking a step forward, Xu Jingming''s figure transformed into ethereal essence as he delved into the Heart Realm and exited the universe. Within the chaotic Heart Realm. Darkness clouded Xu Jingming''s eyes, apanied by a surge of anger, sorrow, indignation, and longing. A psychic spear materialized in his grasp. Whoosh. Silently, his strike materialized as an infinite darkness, shrouding and seeping into everything. Within the darkness, hope seemed nonexistent. The fourth move of Golden Halberd¡ªNight! He found himself entrenched in an enduring night¡ªa seemingly interminable and agonizing night. Yet, Xu Jingming resolved to patiently await the arrival of dawn. "My Dao! My Dao!" "You all are my Dao!" Whispering fervently, Xu Jingming exhibited unwavering determination, despite the arduous path to the third realm. It was only at this moment that Xu Jingming fully put his Dao into practice. Only upon sessfully breaking through in the My Dao realm would he be deemed eligible to embark onprehending the ultimate realm of the Eight Directions Map¡ªGreat Freedom! Great Freedom? Great Freedom? How shall I relish in the essence of Great Freedom? Xu Jingming chuckled self-deprecatingly. Taking a step forward, he vanished from the Heart Realm. Final Chapter of Volume¡ªHalf-Step Third Realm Chapter 775 Blood Abyss Body 775 Blood Abyss Body Since the passing of his rtives in the final stages of their lives, Xu Jingming noticed time slipping away swiftly. Every time he delved into his research, tens of thousands of years would vanish in the blink of an eye. Unbeknownst to him, more than 200,000 years had psed since his family''s departure. The seventh branch of the Abyss. An immense vine-like nt sprouted from the Old Luo 193,420th Abyssal Spaceyer. Its colossal size tore through the spatial membrane, traversed the inteyer area, and eventually extended into the Old Luo 193,421st Abyssal Spaceyer. Between the two Abyssal spaces, howling Abyssal winds, mighty Nightmare Rivers, and sin-stained droplets of blood pervaded the inteyer. In such unforgiving surroundings, the colossal vine nt absorbed Abyssal power and thrived. "We''re here." Xu Jingming and two others arrived in the inteyer space, gazing at the dense foliage and nts from a distance. "This Blood Abyss Fruit Tree is nearing maturity. It harnesses various powers from the Abyss and takes a considerable amount of time to grow a Blood Abyss Fruit. Possessing it would make mastering a Blood Abyss Body dozens of times easier," said a rock figure engulfed in golden mes, exuding a terrifying aura. He resembled a miniature Primordial Star, his pressure surpassing that of his twopanions. "We can depart once the Blood Abyss Fruit ripens and is plucked," stated a figureposed of ck liquid. "It has been a pleasure working with you, Brother Moltenstone, Brother Beiyan," expressed Xu Jingming. "Haha, Brother Wu Ming, what kind of rtionship do we share? I merely apanied you to the Abyss. This means nothing." The rock figure aze with golden mesughed. "Brother Wu Ming, you have aided me greatly. Plucking the Blood Abyss Fruit is but a small matter," added the ck liquid figure. Over the past 200,000 years, Xu Jingming had befriended several individuals and frequently embarked on adventures with them. Companions who ventured together typically possessed simr strengths. Weakerrades would only prove burdensome. Those who were too powerful, such as invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns, had the freedom to act as they pleased below the third realm. Naturally, they operated more independently and often embarked on solo endeavors. If an alliance of invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses were to ur, it would undoubtedly be a momentous event. Xu Jingming and the other two were evenly matched but were still far from attaining invincibility at the half-step third realm. "This Blood Abyss Fruit belongs to us. Leave if you wish to live!" proimed the ck liquid figure with a resounding voice that echoed through the inteyer. "Yours?" From the depths of the dense foliage and nts, a phantom unfurled, eventually taking the form of an immense behemoth. It possessed only one eye, which cially fixated upon the three figures in the distance. Moltenstone, aze with golden mes; Beiyan, a lifeformprised of ck liquid; and Wu Ming, a powerhouse of the Heart Realm with the most restrained aura. "Moltenstone, Beiyan, Wu Ming." The colossal behemoth emitted unbridled ferocity. "I have vanquished the other Abyss Overlords and imed dominion over this Blood Abyss Fruit for over a million years. Do you think you can seize it?" "The Blood Abyss Fruit is a natural creation of the Abyss. It belongs to the one who possesses the greatest strength!" the ck liquid figure dered, his voice dripping with coldness. "Your upation of this area for tens of millions of years, let alone a million years, is futile. Only when the fruit ripens will it rightfully belong to the one who ims it!" "So, Dream-Devouring Beast, you wish to challenge us?" Moltenstone sneered. Within Xu Jingming''s eyes, an illusory abyss materialized. The colossal behemoth felt immense pressure. It could hold its ground against any one of them in a one-on-one confrontation. But a one-on-three battle? Moltenstone from the Primordial Star lineage, Beiyan from the Mother Stream lineage, and Wu Ming from the Heart Realm lineage possessed distinct abilities¡ªwhen united, they could take on an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. The colossal behemothcked confidence. "If you refuse to leave, this clone of yours shall meet its demise!" Moltenstone''s voice reverberated through the inteyer, and his golden mes grew ferocious and violent. "Hmph." The colossal behemoth huffed disdainfully and turned ethereal, vanishing into the neighboring Old Luo 193,420th Abyssal Spaceyer. The renowned Dream-Devouring Beast fled even before the battlemenced. Xu Jingming wasn''t surprised. "Over the past 200,000 years, we''ve fought and in countless adversaries, proving our mettle. Very few among the audacious Abyss Overlords dare to challenge the three of us." Throughout the years, Xu Jingming had honed his Abyssal Void illusory realm and mastered the Golden Halberd. They targeted the enemy''s mind. Moltenstone, hailing from the Primordial Star lineage, specialized in attacking the enemy''s physical form. Beiyan, of the Mother Stream lineage, excelled in stealth and possessed an air of mystery and terror. With theirbined might, their reputation resonated far and wide. They held sway even in the depths of the Abyss. Naturally, they exercised caution and avoided provoking invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Beiyan, the ck liquid figure, swiftly guided the infinite Mother Stream to descend. The water of the boundless Mother Stream enveloped everything, including the Blood Abyss Fruit Tree. Drawing closer, Xu Jingmingmanded an invisible Abyssal Void illusory realm to descend and shroud the Blood Abyss Fruit. "With the Mother Stream obstructing all and the illusory realm shielding us, no one can dare dream of snatching the Blood Abyss Fruit," Beiyan dered, satisfaction evident in his tone. "I hope to fully master the Blood Abyss Body once I consume the Blood Abyss Fruit," Xu Jingming murmured with a slight frown. "You will undoubtedly seed," Moltenstone chimed in with a smile. "Cultivating the Blood Abyss Body is a rtively simple task. As long as one reaches the pinnacle of the Eternal realm and consumes a substantial amount of Abyssal Mother Blood, they can break through to the half-step third realm." Xu Jingming nodded. "My talent in the body lineage is rtively feeble, hence why I opted for the Blood Abyss Body, which possesses a lower threshold." The Blood Abyss Body stood as one of the seven branches of Star Abyss Notes! Mastery of this branch could propel one to the half-step third realm. With the Blood Abyss Body, one could spawn countless others. When his rtives were resurrected, they too could be spawn and attain eternal life! The swiftest path to cultivate the Blood Abyss Body was to push it to the pinnacle of the Eternal realm. Then, with 1,000 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood, one could perfect the evolution of the Blood Abyss Body. Though 1,000 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood were invaluable, Xu Jingming possessed enough strength to gather them given sufficient time. The most challenging part for me lies in reaching the peak of the Eternal realm while cultivating the Blood Abyss Body, Xu Jingmingmented. Xu Jingming swiftly grasped the fundamentals of various schools within the Heart Realm lineage, effortlessly scaling to the peak of the Eternal realm and possibly even the half-step third realm. Undoubtedly, he possessed exceptional talent in the Heart Realm! But the path of body cultivation? It proceeded at a pace a million times slower! Every step was an arduous endeavor. Xu Jingming even deduced that even if he devoted himself to cultivation for a hundred Abyssal Eras, he might still fail to elevate his Blood Abyss Body to the pinnacle of the Eternal realm. Hence, he had to rely on external means¡ªnamely, acquiring the Blood Abyss Fruit! "I''ve heard tales that Master of the Abyss gained the inspiration to develop the Blood Abyss Body after consuming a Blood Abyss Fruit," Beiyan remarked. "The Master of the Abyss, supposedly the mightiest third-realm powerhouse of the Abyss lineage, fell short of reaching the Ultimate realm." Moltenstone sighed. "Transitioning from the third realm to the Ultimate realm seems more formidable than our journey from the half-step third realm to the third realm." "We still have a long road ahead," Xu Jingming replied with a smile. The three of them stood vignt, on guard. Throughout their journey, several Abyss Overlords cast covetous nces at Moltenstone, Beiyan, and Wu Ming, yet none dared to contend for their prize. Hence, after a year of remarkably smooth progress, the Blood Abyss Fruit ripened entirely, and Xu Jingming plucked it. "Let''s depart." Xu Jingming, Beiyan, and Moltenstone employed the Heart Realm to return. Traveling through the Heart Realm within the Abyss proved considerably swifter. ¡­ Upon parting ways with Beiyan and Moltenstone, Xu Jingming made his way back to his dominion, carrying the precious Blood Abyss Fruit. Myriad Star Ind. Myriad Star Ind had grown a hundredfold in size, surrounded by a vast gxy! A small Primordial Star hung above the ind, casting its radiant light upon the entire Myriad Star Ind. Within its bounds, Myriad Star City thrived. Myriad Star City stood as one of the four bustling trading centers in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. Given Xu Jingming''s status as a powerhouse of the Heart Realm lineage, it was convenient Having consumed the Blood Abyss Fruit, Xu Jingming dedicated over a thousand years to studying 15:51 its intricacies. for him to transport treasures from Feather Fire City through the Heart Realm and the Abyss. Whoosh. Xu Jingming gazed upon the bustling city before him. More than 100,000 high-dimensional beings had gathered, preparing to flock to his residence. "Jingming." The dean, responsible for overseeing Myriad Star Ind, appeared in midair upon sensing Xu Jingming''s arrival. He inquired, "Did your journey to the Abyss go smoothly?" "It went rather smoothly. I teamed up with Moltenstone and Beiyan, so plucking the Blood Abyss Fruit was rtively effortless," Xu Jingming replied. The dean nodded and advised, "Do not fret over cultivating the physical lineage. The path to a formidable high-dimensional body is intricate and requires patience for thorough study." Xu Jingming smiled. "Don''t worry, Dean. I understand. By the way, I will enter seclusion for a while after consuming the Blood Abyss Fruit. I prefer not to be disturbed." "Feel free to immerse yourself in your studies," the dean agreed, watching Xu Jingming depart. The dean''s brow furrowed. Throughout these years, Jingming has consistently aspired to cultivate the physical lineage to the half-step third realm. However, his talent in that domain¡­ It is undoubtedly inferior to that of the Heart Realm lineage. The dean shook his head. Based on his observations and assessment of Xu Jingming''s physical talent, the dean concluded that he was rather ordinary and significantly weaker than Redmond and Meng Tian. Yet, his counsel fell on deaf ears. Xu Jingming had made up his mind. ****** In a chamber, Xu Jingming assumed a cross-legged position. There are two ways to preserve Miaomiao and the others'' lives. One is to attain the half-step third realm in the physical lineage, and the other is for me to directly achieve the third realm. I won''t abandon either approach. Xu Jingming acknowledged his limitations. I am aware that my talent in the physical lineage is quite mediocre, so I''ve devoted more than 80% of my efforts to the Heart Realm lineage. I cultivate the Blood Abyss Body only during my spare moments. The Blood Abyss Body is simple. With the aid of the Blood Abyss Fruit, it should be more manageable. Xu Jingming flipped his hand, examining the Blood Abyss Fruit, which appeared norger than his palm within thepressed space. Xu Jingming opened his mouth and swallowed the Blood Abyss Fruit. As the Blood Abyss Fruit assimted into his body, Xu Jingming delved into the profound mysteries of the Blood Abyss Body. After all, even the Star Abyss Notes legacy attested that consuming the Blood Abyss Fruit could significantly ease the challenges of cultivating the Blood Abyss Body. Huh? Having consumed the Blood Abyss Fruit, Xu Jingming dedicated over a thousand years to studying its intricacies. "I still don''tprehend," Xu Jingming murmured. "It''s incredibly arduous! Why is the Blood Abyss Body so unfathomable?" Chapter 776 Ultimate Existence 776 Ultimate Existence Xu Jingming nced upward and beheld the bustling Myriad Star City, teeming with a multitude of high-dimensional beings engaged in their daily trades. Myriad Star City, the thriving epicenter ofmerce in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, ys host to over a hundred thousand high-dimensional creatures. Most numerous among them are Firstborns. Xu Jingming chuckled with a hint of self-mockery. How foolish of me to harbor aspirations of breaking through to the half-step third realm in a discipline I struggle with, while it remains an arduous feat for the majority of high-dimensional beings. I''ve let my ambition cloud my judgment! His precipitous growth within the Heart Realm lineage was to me. The Abyssal Void illusory realm, the psychic weapon, and the Red Lotus Fire had all rapidly ascended to the half-step third realm, imbuing him with an inted sense of confidence. Though I''ve eaten the Blood Abyss Fruit, my progress remains negligible. At this rate, even if my Blood Abyss Body were to achieve the half-step third realm, it would require countless Abyssal Eras! Xu Jingming''s mind steadied itself. Fully aware that umting knowledge and power over countless Abyssal Eras was imperative for any hope, Xu Jingming resigned himself to patience. Henceforth, I shall focus solely on the Heart Realm lineage! The Blood Abyss Body shall serve as a means of rxation when fatigue takes its toll. Xu Jingming resolved to minimize his investment in the Blood Abyss Body. First, I shall set a short-term goal. Xu Jingming surveyed the multitude of over a hundred thousand high-dimensional beings popting the city. I shall first strive to be an invincible half-step third realm. Undoubtedly, there existed alternative methods for resurrecting his family. One such option was seeking assistance from other half-step third realm powerhouses, allowing his loved ones to be reborn as the spawn of these distinguished beings! However, this would render the fate of his kin entirely at the mercy of those half-step third realm powerhouses. Furthermore, such beings frequently ventured into perilous territories, leading precarious lives and often meeting premature ends due to conflicts and other unforeseen circumstances! For instance, Valley Goldstone and Ancient Tree World Lord were considered long-lived. Should a half-step third realm powerhouse meet their demise, so too would their spawn. Numerous factorspelled Xu Jingming to harbor a burning desire to personally resurrect his family! ¡­ An eerie disturbance in the fabric of spacetime emerged from the unfathomable depths of the Abyss. Buzz! Suddenly, spacetime ripples materialized, causing a disruption that reverberated throughout the entire Abyss. "What''s happening?" "Where are these energy fluctuations originating from?" With its vast array of branches and countless spatialyers, the Abyss harbored not only Abyss boundless realm their home. 15:52 In particr, the Abyss lineage boasted a significant poption of third-realm entities. And now, Overlords and Abyss Sovereigns but also numerous third-realm powerhouses who called this boundless realm their home. In particr, the Abyss lineage boasted a significant poption of third-realm entities. And now, these powerful beings detected the unmistakable tremors. "Is there truly a force capable of impacting the entire Abyss?" Towering figures swiftly traversed the distance, converging upon the epicenter of the spacetime anomalies. What manner of power is at y here? Nine figures materialized, their collective gaze fixated on the expanding fluctuations in spacetime. This enigmatic disturbance possessed a profound influence, reaching deep into the core of the Abyss before spreading its tendrils across the dominions under the Abyss''s sway! Wh¡ª? This power? For instance, Lord Louye, Feather Fire Lord, and other third-realm entities whom Xu Jingming had met¡ªthey, too, sensed the seemingly feeble yet all-pervasive fluctuations, and they diligently traced their origin. One after another, figures appeared, their expressions grave as they meticulously scrutinized the area. "Hahaha, things are about to get lively. Third-realm entities from our parallel spacetime will likely flock here," a cyan figure remarked with a smirk. "The Primordial Star lineage, the Abyss lineage, the Mother Stream lineage, the Heart Realm lineage, and several amalgamated lineages. In this parallel spacetime, we have a total of 35 third-realm powerhouses, and 27 have already arrived," Lord Louye disclosed with a grin. The third-realm beings engaged in animated conversation while maintaining their vignt watch over the surroundings. While keeping watch, invisible forces had long infiltrated the region, yet it remained obstructed. "Connoisseur has arrived." An elderly human made his appearance, capturing the attention of numerous third-realm beings. "Connoisseur," greeted the cyan figure, "the spacetime fluctuations in this vicinity possess the remarkable ability to affect every corner of our parallel spacetime. I believe only a faint residue of power left behind by an esteemed Ultimate being could be this awe-inspiring. As a follower of an Ultimate existence, do you perchance know¡­ which Ultimate being wields this force?" "Master of Antinight, you credit me too highly," Connoisseur Grandpa Xu replied with a gentle smile. "While I''ve been fortunate enough toy eyes upon the true forms of two Ultimate existences, I possess no knowledge of their true might." "Indeed,prehending their strength through mere observation is a formidable task," Feather Fire Lord concurred. The cyan figure grinned. A twinge of envy and jealousy coursed through him when it came to Connoisseur. After all, the four Ultimate existences reigned as the most supreme beings across infinite spacetime. Their power was unrivaled and beyond imagination, rendering them indifferent to their followers. For many third-realm powerhouses, encountering an Ultimate existence was a once-in-a-lifetime urrence. The opportunity to be a follower of an Ultimate existence was exceedingly rare. Typically, only in hundreds or even thousands of parallel spacetimes would a fortunate third-realm powerhouse be chosen by an Ultimate existence to be their follower. The cyan figure, known as the Master of Antinight, harbored a tinge of indignation. In terms of strength, Connoisseur is inferior to me! Isn''t it merely because he has garnered some attention in the Spacetime Arena due to his team winning a few championships? Apart from that, he remains rather unremarkablepared to other third-realm powerhouses. Training a team to partake inpetitions is merely a pastime! The foundation of everything lies in one''s personal evolution! I stand among the strongest in this parallel spacetime, yet I''ve never crossed paths with an Ultimate existence. Master of Antinight nursed his sense of indignation. He yearned to be a follower of an Ultimate existence. A modicum of guidance from an Ultimate existence could spare him from countless detours. A small gift bestowed by an Ultimate existence could significantly augment his strength. With the Ultimate existence''s permission, traversing different spacetimes would be effortless. s, Ultimate existences cared naught for theparative strengths among third realms. "Surely, everyone has attempted," Master of Antinight surveyed his surroundings. "The power of us third-realm powerhouses has beenpletely impeded within this enigmatic region ahead." "The rulesid down by the Ultimate existence are immutable," Lord Louye affirmed. "The Ultimate existence undoubtedly possesses valid reasons for opening this enigmatic area while simultaneously barring our entry." The assembly of third-realm powerhouses nodded in agreement. They dared not act rashly in the presence of vestiges left behind by an Ultimate existence. This was because the four Ultimate existences were alive, and third-realm powerhouses could only abide by the rules they had set! Any attempt to provoke them might exact the price of death. Yes, third-realm existences could not kill one another. However, the might of an Ultimate existence could obliterate them. s, many of them would never encounter an Ultimate existence throughout their entire lives. The Ultimate existences disdained bullying third-realm powerhouses. "The enigmatic area may impede our entry, but it does not hinder the feeble," Master of Antinight remarked with a smile, gesturing with a wave of his hand. Whoosh! Over a thousand figures materialized. "The Nightdream Army?" The other third-realm powerhouses recognized them instantly. This formidable force under themand of Master of Antinight consisted solely of invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns. "The enigmatic area ahead is suspected to be a remnant left by an Ultimate existence. You are free to explore it," Master of Antinight transmitted his message to each subordinate from a distance. "Any treasures you acquire are yours to keep. Should there be something that captures my interest, I shall be willing to trade with you on equal terms." A site left behind by an Ultimate existence? The thousand-plus figures marveled as they beheld the area before them, pulsating with spacetime fluctuations. Never did I expect to stumble upon a ce left behind by an Ultimate existence after beingpelled to join the Nightdream Army. The powerhouses of the Nightdream Army were taken aback They possessed considerable strength, either as Abyss Sovereigns or invincible half-step third-realm 15:53 powerhouses. However, circumstances had forced their allegiance, leaving them with no choice. yet overjoyed. They possessed considerable strength, either as Abyss Sovereigns or invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses. However, circumstances had forced their allegiance, leaving them with no choice. In the face of a third-realm existence, they had no option but toply. Fortunately, their service was confined to the Abyssal Era! I shall give it a try. The multitude of figures employed various means, utilizing incarnations and clones, endeavoring to enter unhindered. Effortlessly, they traversed the tumultuous spacetime fluctuations and entered the enigmatic area. "They have all entered." In that moment, 32 towering third-realm existences had congregated in the distance. As higher-dimensional beings, their lives surpassed those of the half-step third-realm powerhouses. "It appears that invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses can easily gain ess," the third-realm powerhouses deduced. Hence¡ª Whoosh. Whoosh. Lord Louye and others seized a substantial number of invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns. Connoisseur Grandpa Xu had also summoned his former subordinates! His team had excelled in the Spacetime Arena, and thus hemanded a group of mighty half-step third-realm invincible subordinates. "This enigmatic area pertains to an Ultimate existence. Now that a multitude of invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns have entered, the rest of you should hasten inside," urged Grandpa Xu. "Yes, sir." Over a hundred powerhouses from his elite team ventured into the enigmatic area one after another. "What''s the rush? What has urred?" Xu Jingming''s curiosity grew. 15:54 "I do not know either!" Thearch Dragon Ind Lord shook his head. "A friend summoned me to ¡­ In this parallel spacetime, teams of third-realm existences had been dispatched to explore the enigmatic area, but Xu Jingming remained oblivious to it all. After all, he wasn''t even an invincible half-step third realm! Hecked the qualifications to serve as an elite under a third-realm powerhouse! On the third day following the appearance of the mysterious area¡ª In Feather Fire City. Xu Jingming had left a clone behind and continued his usual routine in his residence. "Hurry! Wu Ming, we must make our way to Feather Fire Mountain." Thearch Dragon Ind Lord arrived, knocking on Xu Jingming''s door and pulling him away. "What''s the matter?" Xu Jingming inquired, perplexed. "Don''t ask questions. You''ll understand once we reach Feather Fire Mountain." Thearch Dragon Ind Lord appeared extremely anxious. Both of them were half-step third-realm powerhouses and resided in the inner city, close to Feather Fire Mountain. "What''s the rush? What has urred?" Xu Jingming''s curiosity grew. "I do not know either!" Thearch Dragon Ind Lord shook his head. "A friend summoned me to Feather Fire Mountain. It''s toote for second thoughts! Hence, I hurriedly brought you along." Realization dawned upon Xu Jingming. The two of them swiftly arrived at Feather Fire Mountain, where a group of half-step third-realm powerhouses had already taken flight up the mountainside. "That is¡ª" Once Xu Jingming and Thearch Dragon Ind Lord ascended the mountain, they beheld a colossal rock wall midway up its slope. Words were inscribed on the wall, transmitting the information about the mysterious area, as disseminated by Feather Fire Lord. Feather Fire Lord believed that this opportunity ought to be made known to all half-step third-realm powerhouses! As for weaker high-dimensional beings? Even if they were to obtain treasures, they would inevitably be seized by the half-step third-realm powerhouses. "Deep within the profound depths of the Abyss, a bewildering expanse has manifested, potentially involving an Ultimate being. This intriguing domain is now open for exploration by all half-step third-realm powerhouses. The concealed treasures within shall be rightfully imed by those who dare venture forth. In the event that Feather Fire Lord finds any particr item alluring, an equitable exchange shall be arranged. Should you possess the audacity to embark upon this perilous quest, we urge you to gather at Cloud Feather Hall, from whence teleportation shall convey you in close proximity to this enigmatic realm." Xu Jingming felt a slight surprise upon reading the text and information. A mysterious area linked to an Ultimate being? The surrounding half-step third-realm powerhouses gazed at the rock wall, their spirits stirring. Chapter 777 - 777 Entering Chapter 777 - 777 Entering An opportunity like this doesn¡¯te often. An enigmatic area connected to an Ultimate being? Their hearts swelled with unparalleled fervor. At their level, their needs were already fulfilled, and there were few desires left to pursue. Xu Jingming, Gumo, and others¡ªlow-dimensional lifeforms who had reached the half-step third realm¡ªdesired to revive their loved ones, while natural high-dimensional beings, born with loneliness, sought to fulfill their regrets and ascend to higher levels. Hence, it wasmon for half-step third-realm powerhouses to enjoy exploring perilous ces in search of opportunities. Many had lost their lives in such endeavors, but that didn¡¯t deter the majority. I¡¯ve lived through 15 Abyssal Eras, but I¡¯ve nevere across such an enigmatic area rted to an Ultimate being. This is my lucky day!
I must inform Master quickly. Master will be delighted. Hurry! Let¡¯s head to Cloud Feather Hall! The group of half-step third-realm powerhouses was thrilled. ¡°Let¡¯s make haste.¡± Xu Jingming and Thearch Dragon Ind Lord hurried toward Cloud Feather Hall. ¡°I never expected that we would encounter a perilous ce connected to an Ultimate being in our lifetime. This is truly exhrating,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord eximed, ovee with excitement. Xu Jingming nodded and immediately used his karma to contact some of his trusted friends¡ªAncient Tree World Lord, Moltenstone, Beiyan, and others. ¡°Come to Feather Fire City quickly! Hurry! Don¡¯t ask too many questions; you¡¯ll understand when you arrive,¡± he informed them. On the mountaintop, within Cloud Feather Hall. Xu Jingming and Thearch Dragon Ind Lord entered together, witnessing a gathering of over a thousand half-step third-realm powerhouses. However, high-dimensional beings were scarce in the vast hall. Buzz. As soon as Xu Jingming stepped into the hall, he received a message¡ªCloud Feather Hall teleported a group every hour, cing them close to the enigmatic area. ¡°The teleportation urs at fixed intervals,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord confirmed, though his expression soured. ¡°Unfortunately, I don¡¯t have my powerful artifacts with me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m without my weapon as well.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. Their clones stationed in Feather Fire City were primarily used for gathering information and carried only ordinary treasures. For instance, Xu Jingming¡¯s third-realm psychic spear was stored in the Heart Realm. ¡°Time is of the essence; we must enter first,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord decided. ¡°We can arrange for our clones to bring the treasurester.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll arrive in two days by traversing the Abyss and the Heart Realm,¡± Xu Jingming stated. With his increasing strength, he could now teleport within a wider range in the Heart Realm. Moreover, the Abyss provided a super-fast route, allowing him to reach his destination swiftly. ¡°You¡¯re bing faster with each journey. Take me along when the timees,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord said with a smile. Then, he turned serious. ¡°However, it¡¯s peculiar that Feather Fire Lord wants us, half-step third-realm powerhouses, to explore the enigmatic area rted to an Ultimate being instead of doing it himself.¡± Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. Third-realm powerhouses would tirelessly scour any ce where traces of Ultimate beings lingered. The significance of the mere piece of paper Lord Louye had acquired¡ªa spear technique left behind by an Ultimate being¡ªwas not lost on anyone. Xu Jingming found himself perplexed by Feather Fire Lord¡¯s public call for half-step third-realm powerhouses like themselves to investigate. ¡°Brother Wu Ming.¡± ¡°Wu Ming.¡± A group of figures hurried over¡ªit was Ancient Tree World Lord, Moltenstone, Beiyan, North River Boat Master, and others. All of them were friends invited by Xu Jingming and Thearch Dragon Ind Lord. ¡°It¡¯s quite themotion,¡± Moltenstone remarked with a smile. ¡°Thousands of half-step third-realm powerhouses have gathered so swiftly?¡± Ancient Tree World Lord looked around, astounded. ¡°We should be among the first wave,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord stated. ¡°As time passes, more half-step third-realm powerhouses will join the rush.¡± ¡°Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, do you possess any knowledge about the secrets of this mysterious area?¡± Beiyan inquired, aware that Thearch Dragon Ind Lord was a third-realm existence¡¯s personal disciple. ¡°I¡¯m in the dark.¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord immediately shook his head. ¡°I only discovered this information upon reading the inscriptions on the rock wall.¡± Beiyan shook his head and said, ¡°Time is running short, and I am without my treasures.¡± ¡°We are in the same predicament,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°We must arrange for our other clones to deliver the treasures.¡± ¡°That¡¯s the only option.¡± They had to make the most of their time. Sometimes, a slight dy in exploring perilous territories could mean missing out on valuable treasures. ¡°Everyone¡ª¡± A figure, a towering snake exuding amanding aura, materialized in Cloud Feather Hall, surveying the gathering of half-step third-realm powerhouses. Xu Jingming and the others instantly recognized Feather Snake. He was one of Feather Fire Lord¡¯s personal disciples and an invincible half-step third realm. He perpetually handled matters concerning Feather Fire Mountain. ¡°Master, in his benevolence, has made the news of the enigmatic zone public,¡± Feather Snake began. ¡°You will be the first group to be teleported from Cloud Feather Hall, so let me provide you with the details. Three days ago, an enigmatic zone emerged deep within the Abyss! It caught the attention of numerous third-realm powerhouses.¡± ¡°Every third-realm powerhouse in our spacetime should have raced to the scene,¡± Feather Snake continued. Xu Jingming and the others were taken aback. Had every third-realm powerhouse in their spacetime really gone there? ¡°Powerfulws are suppressing it,¡± Feather Snake exined. ¡°Even third-realm powerhouses are unable to enter! You should understand¡­ The presence ofws prohibiting third-realm powerhouses indicates that only Ultimate beings could be involved.¡± Xu Jingming and the others listened intently. While third-realm powerhouses could enforce their own rules within a certain range, theirws couldn¡¯t restrict other third-realm powerhouses. ¡°Therefore, many third-realm powerhouses have dispatched a significant number of invincible half-step third-realm experts and Abyss Sovereigns to explore,¡± Feather Snake revealed. ¡°On the one hand, you must exercise caution within the enigmatic zone itself. On the other hand, you must be wary of other powerhouses.¡± ¡°I can assure you¡­¡± Feather Snake scanned the assembly of half-step third-realm powerhouses. ¡°A considerable number of invincible half-step third-realm experts have already entered the enigmatic zone. You are two or three days behind.¡± ¡°Alright, if you have no desire to proceed, you may withdraw. The teleportation from Cloud Feather Hall is about tomence,¡± Feather Snake dered, not uttering another word. More than 10,000 half-step third-realm powerhouses were present, and a sense of restlessness filled the air. Being invincible at the half-step third realm meant that one¡¯s strength had reached a certain pinnacle! They represented the epitome of power at that level. Further cultivation of techniques would yield only marginal improvements. The disparity between invincible half-step third-realm beings was minute. It was nearly impossible for one to easily overpower another! ¡°North River, do you still wish to proceed?¡± Ancient Tree World Lord inquired. Among their group, North River Boat Master was the least formidable. At least Thearch Dragon Ind Lord possessed a wealth of treasures and held the status of a third-realm being¡¯s disciple! ¡°I¡¯m going.¡± North River Boat Master¡¯s eyes were resolute. ¡°I¡¯ve lived for so long, and this is the greatest opportunity I¡¯ve ever encountered. I must seize it.¡± ¡°Stay close to us,¡± Xu Jingming reminded. North River Boat Master nodded, aware of his own limitations. Soon¡ª Buzz! The interior of Cloud Feather Hall slowly illuminated, and an invisible light shielded the hall from the outside. Some half-step third-realm powerhouses were rushing to get inside. ¡°Wait.¡± ¡°Wait for us.¡± Some half-step third-realm powerhouses outside the hall grew anxious. Then, all the half-step third-realm powerhouses within the hall vanished. Only then did the light dissipate, allowing the half-step third-realm powerhouses outside the hall to enter. I can only await the next opportunity. They could only suppress their anxiety. After all, they had explored numerous treacherous ces over the years, but they had never ventured into areas linked to Ultimate beings. How could they not feel apprehensive? Seizing such an opportunity could potentially lead them to soar to new heights. As for danger? They had already braced themselves for peril when delving into hazardous territories. ****** In the void outside the enigmatic area, more than 10,000 figures materialized out of thin air¡ªXu Jingming and the others at the half-step third realm. ¡°Right there.¡± Xu Jingming and the others peered into the distance. In the vast expanse around them, only formidable fluctuations of spacetime rippled continuously in the distance. They could even witness half-step third-realm powerhouses flying into those fluctuations, vanishing without a trace. ¡°Let¡¯s make haste.¡± Xu Jingming and the others wasted no time and soared towards their destination. ¡°Another group has arrived!¡± Not far away stood 35 towering figures. These 35 towering beings represented all the third-realm existences within this parallel spacetime. They hurried to the spot left behind by the Ultimate being, observing with envy. Unfortunately, the Ultimate being restricted their entry, barring them from taking a single step inside. ¡°Feather Fire Lord, it¡¯s quite magnanimous of you to allow a multitude of ordinary half-step third-realm powerhouses to enter,¡± a rotund figure in yellow robes remarked with a smile. ¡°With so many invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns present, these ordinary ones stand no chance.¡± ¡°We must give them an opportunity,¡± Feather Fire Lord stated. ¡°Even if they can only explore the outskirts, they still have a chance of discovering some opportunities. Perhaps they can use this chance to ascend to the third realm.¡± ¡°Is reaching the third realm truly that simple? In the countless years of our parallel spacetime, only 35 individuals have seeded.¡± ¡°Feather Fire Lord, despite your efforts to cultivate the weak, you have yet to produce a single third-realm powerhouse, have you?¡± ¡°Third-realm powerhouses cannot be manufactured.¡± The 35 towering figures engaged in conversation. Unable to enter, they could only observe the half-step third-realm timelines and glean insights from their experiences, hoping to grasp what awaited them within the enigmatic area. ¡°So many half-step third-realm powerhouses have entered, yet they remain on the periphery. None of them have uncovered the true treasure trove of the Ultimate being,¡± Master of Antinight remarked, ncing at Connoisseur Grandpa Xu. ¡°Connoisseur, an Ultimate being must have had a purpose for leaving such a ce, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Who knows what goes on in the minds of Ultimate beings?¡± Grandpa Xu shook his head. ¡°Perhaps they have an intention, or perhaps they act without needing one. They might have casually left behind an opportunity.¡± As Grandpa Xu observed the timeline and acquainted himself with the experiences of the half-step third-realm powerhouses inside, he also noticed Xu Jingming among the 10,000 individuals and witnessed him enter the area. Jingming has also ventured in. Grandpa Xu undoubtedly missed his grandson, but he recognized that it wasn¡¯t fitting for him to interfere. ¡°That¡¯s correct. Ultimate beings sometimes act without a specific purpose.¡± These third-realm powerhouses also gazed from a distance. ¡­ With great determination, Xu Jingming and his 10,000panions soared into the tumultuous spacetime fluctuations. They were well aware of the formidable suppression imposed by thews, rendering teleportation to the Heart Realm impossible. They could only rely on their own flight to make progress. What treacherous spacetime fluctuations. As Xu Jingming advanced, he experienced the distortion and alteration of the surrounding space. ¡°Everyone, stay vignt.¡± Beiyan¡¯s expression shifted. ¡°The spacetime ahead is even more severely distorted. We may be separated at any moment.¡± ¡°We might get separated?¡± North River Boat Master¡¯s expression wavered. He was the weakest among them. Suddenly, a horrifying spacetime fluctuation swept past them. In an instant, Xu Jingming felt spacetime contort and transform. When spacetime settled marginally, Xu Jingming surveyed his surroundings, only to find himself devoid of anypanions. Chapter 778 - 778 Boundless Land Chapter 778 - 778 Boundless Land The further one delved into this mysterious zone, the more terrifying the spacetime fluctuations became. Groups of half-step third-realm beings were scattered, and some even lost their lives as their bodies were pulverized by the unforgiving forces of spacetime. Buzz. Xu Jingming flew alone, navigating with utmost caution. Whenever he sensed an exceedingly formidable force in the distance, he did his best to evade it. After flying for approximately 30 minutes amidst the tumultuous spacetime fluctuations, and having been teleported more than ten times, Xu Jingming found himself disoriented. He had no idea where he was or which direction to proceed. Finally, he was once again swept away by the spacetime fluctuations. And then, at longst, Xu Jingming caught sight of a boundlessnd in the distance. Whoosh.
He rode the waves, carried by spacetime fluctuations to this newfoundnd. Thend stretched endlessly, teeming with native creatures. They lived harmoniously; some soared through the sky, some raced across the ground, and some gracefully swam in the rivers. However, as soon as the half-step third-realm beings were swept over by the spacetime fluctuations, the surrounding natives sensed their presence. ¡°Outsiders!¡± The native creatures turned their gaze towards the intruders, unmistakably detecting the arrival of foreign lifeforms. Whoosh. In an instant, the native creatures vanished without a trace. ¡­ In truth, Xu Jingming and the others, numbering over 10,000, were repeatedly caught up in the chaotic spacetime fluctuations. Except for a few unfortunate souls who met a gruesome end, the survivors found themselves upon this unfamiliarnd. But thend was vast, scattering the more than 10,000 half-step third-realm powerhouses far and wide. They were separated by great distances, making it nearly impossible for them to sense the presence of theirrades. Thisnd? Stepping onto thend, Xu Jingming surveyed his surroundings. It¡¯s devoid of any living beings. The silence is palpitating. Unbeknownst to him, the area had once been home to numerous native creatures. The suppression of thews here is formidable, Xu Jingming observed with caution. It surpasses even the suppression felt in Feather Fire City. My Heart Realm teleportation is hindered, and my karmic perception has grown feeble. Even flying feels like a strenuous task. Casting a nce behind him, towards the spot where he descended, Xu Jingming found himself near the edge of the entirend, able to catch a glimpse of the tumultuous spacetime fluctuations beyond. I shall venture deeper into the continent, he resolved, maintaining a vignt mindset as he proceeded with caution. In that very moment, an unseen illusionary creature fixated its gaze upon Xu Jingming. Slightlyrger than him, it observed his every move with utmost care. Unaware of their presence, Xu Jingming carried on, oblivious to the fact that these native creatures possessed an ability to hide so effectively that even Heart Realm powerhouses would fail to detect them. Outsider, the concealed creature whispered silently, closing in on Xu Jingming. It grew ever closer, its eyes cold and murderous. Death befalls all of you. Xu Jingming pressed on, remaining vignt,pletely unaware of the illusory creature¡¯s approach. Little did he know that other hidden natives were also spying on his every move from a distance. ¡°Die!¡± The concealed creature struck suddenly,unching an attack when it came within striking distance of Xu Jingming. In one swift motion, it shifted from an illusionary form to a corporeal one, fully materializing before Xu Jingming. This was due to the fact that while Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t sense or touch the creature in his concealed state, thetter also couldn¡¯t harm him. Only by assuming his corporeal form would there be a chance to vanquish the outsider. Huh? Surprised, Xu Jingming found himself confronted by a mysterious silver-gray creature that appeared out of thin air. Its appearance alone threatened to corrode his mind. Thankfully, as a half-step third-realm powerhouse of the Heart Realm lineage, his mental fortitude proved strong enough to maintain his rationality. Whoosh. Sharp ws sliced through Xu Jingming¡¯s body. The proximity between them was too close, and the mysterious creature¡¯s attacks were too swift. Yet, Xu Jingming promptly transformed, splitting into three forms. Each Xu Jingming wielded a psychic spear, showing no intention to evade. In an instant, they transformed into three dark beams of light that pierced through the creature¡¯s body. These three dark beams of light were the fourth move of the Golden Halberd technique¡ªNight! Compared to its initial creation, this move had be more focused and even more terrifying. Upon impact, darkness enveloped the area. Then, the three dark beams of light dispersed from the creature¡¯s body, darkness spreading in their wake. ¡°Woo.¡± The silver-gray creature cried out in pain, its eyes filled with anger as it locked its gaze onto the three Xu Jingmings. And then, it gradually turned ethereal, vanishing without a trace. It vanished? The three Xu Jingmings gripped their spears tightly, but two of the clones bore severe wounds. In a single sh, my clones sustained devastating injuries, nearly half of their bodies destroyed. If that creature had made another strike, my clones would¡¯ve been obliterated. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression shifted, a flicker of concern crossing his face. Moreover, it actually withstood the simultaneous attack from my three psychic weapon-wielding clones. Although the weapon he wielded wasn¡¯t a third-realm artifact, but rather a psychic spear he had nurtured and refined¡­ Nheless, thebined strength of the three clones was already formidable. The mysterious creature I encountered upon my arrival on thisnd is in no way inferior to me, Xu Jingming pondered, dismissing his remaining two clones. He surveyed his surroundings with caution. Furthermore, it appeared without warning and vanished without a trace. I couldn¡¯t sense it after its disappearance. It coulde and go as it pleased. This gave Xu Jingming an unsettling feeling. ¡°Woo, woo¡ª¡± Xu Jingming strained his eyes, but the ethereal native creatures kept their distance, observing him cautiously. They had witnessed the silver-gray creature engage in a fierce battle with Xu Jingming, leaving him seriously wounded. Naturally, the silver-gray creature appeared inconspicuous amidst the vast expanse of thend. Many others were stronger than it. However, within the immediate vicinity, it was considered one of the strongest. Although it couldn¡¯t defeat the outsider, the weaker creatures dared not attack. Moreover, I felt fear just by glimpsing his true form? Xu Jingming¡¯s surprise remained hidden within. The sight of high-dimensional beings could corrupt low-dimensional beings. Xu Jingming dared to look at this native creature. While it didn¡¯t reach the level of high-dimensional corruption, it still possessed the ability to corrode the mind¡ªan utterly terrifying prospect. I must exercise greater caution in areas associated with Ultimate beings, Xu Jingming reminded himself. ¡­ As Xu Jingming and the scattered group of survivors found themselves at the borders of thend, only a fortunate few remained in a rtively safe area. The others fell prey to the relentless assaults of the native creatures. These elusive beings were adept at concealing themselves, evading detection even by the formidable half-step third-realm powerhouses. The attacks inflicted considerable harm upon the hapless victims. Huh? A weaker-minded half-step third-realm powerhouse sumbed to the patterns adorning the skin of a native creature. His consciousness distorted, leaving him defenseless against the creature¡¯s onught. Inevitably, he met a gruesome demise, torn apart by the merciless native. Only those capable of resisting the mind-corroding effects were qualified to engage inbat against the native creatures. ****** At first, Xu Jingming¡¯s speed was rtively slow, but as he encountered no attacks and saw no signs of life, he began to pick up the pace. Transforming into a blur of motion, he traversed the vast expanse ofnd. There don¡¯t seem to be any other creatures inhabiting thisnd besides the one I fought earlier. Xu Jingming continued his journey, keeping a watchful eye on his surroundings. Utilizing his sharp intellect, he meticulously analyzed every scene and considered the various possibilities. ¡°Die!¡± Without warning, a scimitar-like ck tentacle materialized in front of Xu Jingming, moving at lightning speed and sweeping across his body. Though his body sustained significant damage, it swiftly regenerated. Moreover, two additional Xu Jingmings materialized out of thin air. ¡°Abyssal Void!¡± The wounded Xu Jingming focused his gaze on the tentacled creature. Towering in stature, it possessed nine dark appendages. Merely looking at it triggered a corrosive force, which threatened to cloud Xu Jingming¡¯s judgment. Yet, his mental fortitude remained resolute, impervious to its influence. The Abyssal Void illusory realm descended, enveloping the tentacled creature. Two Xu Jingmings charged forward, wielding their spears. Whoosh. Whoosh. Within the confines of the Abyssal Void illusory realm, the tentacled creature struggled, but it was ultimately pierced by the two dark beams of light emitted by Xu Jingming¡¯s spears. As the beams prated, an invisible darkness spread rapidly, corroding the creature entirely. Its body stiffened, its eyes dulled, and its mind and consciousness were utterly obliterated. It¡¯s dead? Xu Jingming breathed a sigh of relief. When the psychic weapons struck, he had sensed the tentacled creature¡¯s feeble mental resistance, which proved to be far weaker than that of the silver-gray creature. Having ventured far enough, this particr creature was unaware of Xu Jingming¡¯s previous battle with its counterpart. Had it known, it likely wouldn¡¯t have dared tounch an attack. Now that I¡¯ve in one and obtained its corpse, I can study this creature and its unknown origin. It¡¯s unlike anything I¡¯ve encountered before. Its mere appearance possesses the power to affect the mind of a half-step third-realm powerhouse. Xu Jingming approached the corpse of the ck tentacled creature, eager to examine it. Its mind and consciousness were wiped out, but its corpse remained intact. As he observed, the corpse crumbled silently, dissipating into nothingness. What¡¯s happening? Xu Jingming was taken aback. He attempted to employ his Heart Realm Force to seal the corpse, but his efforts proved futile. The disintegration of the corpse couldn¡¯t be halted. In a matter of seconds, the ck tentacled creature¡¯s remains vanished entirely. Huh? Xu Jingming inspected the remnants of the corpse. What¡¯s this? A solitary ck character floated where the creature¡¯s body oncey. The character appeared to be an enigmatic script or rune, inscribed with just a few strokes. With utmost rity, Xu Jingming perceived that the ck character likely resided within the enigmatic creature¡¯s body, only manifesting itself upon the corpse¡¯s dissipation. A creature transforming into a character upon its demise? Xu Jingming cautiously reached out, using his Heart Realm Force to make contact. The ck character appeared tangible as it hovered before him. The more Xu Jingming stared at it, the more it stirred a sense of familiarity within him. Thoughposed of just a few strokes, these particr strokes¡­ Why do they bear a striking resemnce to those used to delineate the spear technique on the silver parchment? That spearmanship had been meticulously outlined with numerous strokes. Xu Jingming had once divided the silver parchment into smaller fragments, meticulously studying each one. He had devoted hundreds of thousands of years to the careful examination of every stroke, ingraining their intricacies into his being. Hence, when he beheld the character, he swiftly confirmed the connection. Could it be that the strokes of this character and the spear technique originated from the same Ultimate being? Xu Jingming¡¯s mind raced as he entertained apelling hypothesis. Chapter 779 - 779 Different Characters Chapter 779 - 779 Different Characters Huh? Xu Jingming suddenly snapped back to reality. As a half-step third-realm powerhouse from the Heart Realm lineage, could it be that I am unable to control my own impulses, and my murderous intent is being provoked? Xu Jingming reached out and touched it, holding the ck character in his palm. This ck character has a mere five strokes. It¡¯s simple, yet it inexplicably stirred up my murderous intent? Xu Jingming exerted force, but his grip couldn¡¯t harm the ck character in the slightest. Burning with Red Lotus Fire! Attacking with psychic weapons! The character appeared both tangible and ethereal, impervious to his assaults. It¡¯s just a single character; I can¡¯t discern anything from it. Perhaps if there were more characters, I could draw some conclusions. Xu Jingming pocketed the character and surveyed the surroundings before resuming his journey at high speeds. As time passed, native creatures would asionally attack Xu Jingming along the way. These creatures varied in strength. When facing the stronger ones, Xu Jingming could only rely on his clones to escape separately, but dispatching the weaker ones was a breeze.
In the blink of an eye, five days had passed since Xu Jingming arrived in this boundlessnd. In these past five days, I have been attacked by native creatures 92 times. I emerged victorious in 87 instances and managed to y 29 of them, acquiring 29 characters. Xu Jingming rested against a tree in the forest. Within the pocket universe he carried, Xu Jingming¡¯s clones rested while the characters floated in the expanse of space. Out of the 29 characters, 21 were ck characters and 8 were colorful characters. The structure of each character waspletely unique. These 21 ck characters might belong to the same type. It¡¯s possible they are fragments of a grand text penned by an Ultimate being, Xu Jingming spected. However, this text seems to have been scattered, and I have managed to gather 21 pieces? As for the eight colorful characters, they could potentially be from a distinct text altogether. Or should I consider them not as words but as mere paintings? Or perhaps they are peculiar symbols? Xu Jingming was utterly perplexed. But one thing remains certain¡ªThe ck characters belong to the same category, and the colorful characters share another category. The ck characters can incite my murderous intent. The colorful characters can affect my mental state. Xu Jingming had only collected 29 characters, yet he had already deduced and theorized numerous aspects. Simply by observing these 29 characters, my understanding of murderous intent and mental state has shifted. The Eight Directions Map categorizes the mind into eight levels, but this is Feather Fire Lord¡¯s system. His ssification is rudimentary, too rigid. Through the eight colorful characters, Xu Jingming glimpsed additional possibilities within the realm of the mind and recognized the limitations of the Eight Directions Map. Ultimately, the Eight Directions Map was a fundamental legacy created by a third-realm being. There existed a considerable gappared to the characters that may have been left behind by an Ultimate existence. With just a handful of characters, Xu Jingming could already perceive another world. The essence of my psychic spearmanship, the Golden Halberd, lies in obliterating the enemy¡¯s mind. However, without sufficient murderous intent, the might won¡¯t reach its full potential. Xu Jingming sought to integrate the insights gained from the ck characters into his spearmanship. By incorporating certain techniques from the colorful characters, my illusory realm can exert greater control over the enemy¡¯s mind and consciousness. Excitement coursed through Xu Jingming¡¯s veins. Could it be that after studying the silver parchment for hundreds of thousands of years, I have gained a basic mastery of both the ck and colorful characters from the very first day? He gradually merged his newfound knowledge into his spearmanship and the illusory realm. Or perhaps it is due to the exceptional talents of my Heart Realm lineage, which happens to resonate harmoniously with these enigmatic characters? Here ites. Leaning against a tree, Xu Jingming cast his gaze into the distance. Another Xu Jingming was swiftly approaching, and upon their encounter, the two merged into one. Finally, I have brought my third-realm weapon along. Xu Jingming flipped his hand, summoning an ethereal silver spear. It was the very weapon Thearch Dragon Ind Lord hadboriously acquired from his homeworld. Usually, Xu Jingming hesitated to venture forth with such a valuable weapon. Losing a clone was a minor concern, but recing a lost weapon would prove challenging. This is a treasure trove left behind by an Ultimate being. If I don¡¯t give it my all now, then when? Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes gleamed as he beheld the ethereal silver spear. Armed with a third-realm weapon, he felt as fierce as a tiger with wings. Putting aside other treasures, these mysterious characters alone are immensely beneficial to my psychic weapon and the Abyssal Void illusory realm. If I gather more characters, I may be an invincible half-step third realm. With that thought, Xu Jingming stowed away his spear and transformed into a blur, resuming his journey. In the past few days, Xu Jingming had discerned a pattern. If he remained in one ce, the native creatures would give up attacking after a failed attempt. Only by swiftly traversing to other remote areas would he face further assaults. Come on, attack me more. I possess my third-realm weapon and have brought 500 clones with me. Xu Jingming¡¯s fighting spirit soared. Though he had initially brought along a few clones, they were the ones permanently stationed in Feather Fire City, and their numbers were limited. This time, his clone from the homeworld had brought a total of 500 clones and several third-realm treasures, allowing Xu Jingming to attain his peakbat state. For Heart Realm powerhouses, clones held little value. It was merely that the mind and consciousness controlling the clones were the same, thus limiting the strength they could unleash. ¡­ Rip! A blur swept past Xu Jingming, and three dark beams shot out from his body, piercing through the fading image. The battle unfolded at lightning speed. The figure materialized¡ªit was a peculiar gray creature. Its lone eye had lost all light, a clear indication that its mind and consciousness had been instantly obliterated by the assault of Xu Jingming¡¯s three clones. Whoosh. Silently, the lifeless body disintegrated, leaving behind a colorful character. Colorful character. Xu Jingming released the grip of his Heart Realm Force. No identical characters have surfaced since I began collecting them. As he delved into the meaning of the characters, Xu Jingming¡¯s strength gradually ascended. Coupled with the third-realm psychic spear in his possession, his power became palpable. When confronted by native creatures, his sess rate in dispatching them exceeded 80%. Whoosh. After stowing away the character, Xu Jingming resumed his journey. Just how vast is thisnd? It has been half a month, and I have yet to encounter a single half-step third realm, Xu Jingming pondered. Suddenly, he froze, his gaze fixated on the distance. There, another half-step third-realm powerhouse traversed thend. Towering like a small mountain, he strode forward, until he halted and locked eyes with Xu Jingming from afar. The two figures stood in wary confrontation. ¡°Who is he?¡± ¡°Who is he?¡± Human Xu Jingming and the mountain-like half-step third-realm powerhouse regarded each other with caution. They were strangers to one another! Xu Jingming hailed from an area under Feather Fire Lord¡¯s jurisdiction. Meanwhile, this behemoth of a half-step third-realm powerhouse originated from a region under Connoisseur¡¯s influence. Casting a sidelong nce at Xu Jingming, the half-step third-realm powerhouse swiftly turned and fled at great speed. There was a hint of panic in his retreat. Connoisseur kindly granted us permission to venture here, mentioning the presence of countless invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns from other dominions. I must exercise utmost caution in this realm. He¡¯s faster than me, Xu Jingming mused to himself as he witnessed the scene. As a half-step third-realm powerhouse of the Heart Realm lineage, he couldn¡¯t rely solely on the Heart Realm to escape. Mere swiftness alone wouldn¡¯t allow him to catch up with those half-step third-realm powerhouses. Arriving in this expansivend, he encountered his first half-step third-realm powerhouse. In a single nce, the other party fled in fear. Fortunately, the abundance of native creatures provides ample opportunities for confrontation. Xu Jingming continued his journey. ¡­ His days stretched across the endlessnd, shrouded in loneliness. He kept on the move, purposely drawing the attention of native creatures to provoke their attacks. In the blink of an eye, a whole month had passed. Within this past month, I¡¯ve managed to acquire a total of 396 characters. Among them, 212 are ck characters, 128 are colorful characters, and 56 are transparent characters. In the pocket universe that Xu Jingming carried with him, these 396 characters floated weightlessly in space. The ck characters stirred up his killing intent, while the colorful characters influenced his mind. However, it was the transparent characters that intrigued him the most. These transparent characters depictbat scenes? Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. Upon closer inspection, an iplete image of a weapon could be discerned within each transparent character. Among the weapons depicted were the familiar ones to Xu Jingming, such as sabers, swords, spears, and staffs. However, there were also all sorts of peculiar weapons. For instance, a universe held in one hand and hurled as a weapon! Or an infinite high-dimensional mountain grasped in the palm and used as a dagger! A transparent character was akin to abat phantom. Thesebat phantoms weren¡¯t overly formidable. Xu Jingming surmised that they were likely scenes from the third realm¡ªthis was because he had previously encountered the spearmanship depicted on the silver parchment! The might wielded by thosebat phantoms paled inparison. To this day, I have only collected three types of characters. Although their origins and purposes remain unknown to me, they have undeniably enhanced my psychic spearmanship and the Abyssal Void illusory realm. Xu Jingming sensed his progress over the past month. As Xu Jingming studied the characters, a sudden sensation jolted him. He raised his gaze to the distance. Across a wide expanse of gray river stood an alien of the half-step third realm. Its slender tail swayed leisurely, while its icy eyes scrutinized Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming returned the gaze. Both the invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and the Abyss Sovereigns received guidance from third-realm powerhouses. They should have reached the inner area by now. The half-step third-realm alien observed Xu Jingming and spected. He¡¯s still lingering in the outer area after all this time. He must be a rtively feeble half-step third-realm powerhouse. The alien had ventured into the inner area five days ago, only to be confronted by its overwhelming dangers. Thus, he hastily retreated back to the outer area, trembling in fear. Whoosh. With a swift stride, the half-step third-realm alien traversed the wide river in an instant. By reaching the riverbank, he had significantly closed the distance between himself and Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback by this disy. What speed! It far surpasses mine! ¡°You¡¯ve been here for quite a while, haven¡¯t you? How many characters have you amassed? Around 300 or maybe even 1,000?¡± inquired the half-step third-realm alien. Chapter 780 - 780 The Lucky North River Boat Master Chapter 780 - 780 The Lucky North River Boat Master ¡°So, you¡¯re inquiring about the number of characters I¡¯ve gathered. Are you nning to snatch them?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. ¡°Hand over all the characters willingly, and your clone¡¯s life shall be spared,¡± the alien powerhouse scrutinized Xu Jingming. ¡°If you resist, I won¡¯t hesitate to kill you, seize your third-realm weapon, and then take the characters. Choose wisely¡ªsurrender or resist?¡± While speaking, he surreptitiously deployed one of his third-realm weapons, causing an illusory scroll to instantaneously merge with the surroundings. Buzz! A surge of purple light permeated the vast expanse,pletely shrouding Xu Jingming and the alien powerhouse. ¡°If you had escaped immediately, you might have had a chance.¡± The alien powerhouse grinned. ¡°But now that my domain has been sessfully established, you won¡¯t be able to leave.¡±
Xu Jingming examined the domain andmended, ¡°Thews here are immensely powerful. You must have relied on a third-realm weapon to establish this domain. Impressive. This third-realm weapon¡­ shall be mine.¡± ¡°You certainly talk big!¡± the alien powerhouse retorted as his body transformed into an endless mass of purple mist. The mist swiftly melded with the expansive purple radiance within the domain. At that moment, the entire domain became the dominion of the alien powerhouse. Huh? Xu Jingming suddenly sensed a dreadfully corrosive force engulfing the entire domain. It eroded his body, mind, and consciousness. Though he could resist the assault on his mind and consciousness, a third of his body was consumed by the corrosive energy in the blink of an eye. His body appeared to liquefy as it swiftly disintegrated and vanished. ¡°So, you belong to the lineage of the Heart Realm. It¡¯s futile. No matter how many clones you possess, they will be corroded.¡± Within the expansive domain, the boundless purple haze vaguely coalesced into a colossal face that loomed over Xu Jingming. ¡°Indeed, quite remarkable.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s visage distorted and corroded, yet he maintained a bright smile. ¡°Die!¡± The immense face¡¯s eyes brimmed with murderous intent. After all, he had seeded in venturing into the inner region of this enigmatd. Even though fearpelled him to promptly withdraw, he was confident that he couldn¡¯t be defeated as long as he didn¡¯t encounter an invincible half-step third-realm adversary or an Abyss Sovereign! Buzz!!! Suddenly, four beams of light shot forth from Xu Jingming¡¯s partially dissolved body, hurtling in different directions! Three of the beams were his clones, each wielding psychic weapons. All three executed the fourth move of the Golden Halberd¡ªNight! By merging the insights gained from the three character types, Xu Jingming¡¯s proficiency in psychic spear techniques had unquestionably grown stronger. Among these three clones, two brandished ordinary psychic spears, while the third held a third-realm psychic spear. Simultaneously, Xu Jingming¡¯s dissolving body emitted the fourth beam of light, devoid of any weapon. Instead, he unleashed the full might of the Abyssal Void illusory realm! The vast Abyssal Void illusory realm enveloped the entire domain. ¡°This is¡ª¡± The alien powerhouse¡¯s consciousness was instantly ensnared by the Abyssal Void illusory realm, and three terrifying psychic weapons pierced his body. As his body merged with the domain, spreading throughout, the alien powerhouse found himself devoid of time to evade. He truly endured three devastating psychic strikes from the spears. ¡°Ah!¡± In his consciousness¡¯s descent into the illusory realm, devoid of any resistance, darkness instantaneously surged as the three ck beams pierced through the purple mist. In the blink of an eye, it engulfed more than half of the mist. Only then did the alien powerhouse break free from the illusory realm, his senses returning. ¡°You¡¯re an invincible half-step third realm?¡± Terrified and incensed, the alien powerhouse managed to utter a single cry before darkness fully inundated the purple mist, obliterating his body, mind, and consciousness. This clone of his was dead! Xu Jingming¡¯s liquefied form had already vanished, leaving his four intact clones suspended in the air. One stood confidently with hands sped behind his back, while the remaining three wielded spears, their gazes fixed upon the alien powerhouse¡¯s lifeless corpse. Just one clone? Xu Jingming mused to himself. He possessed hundreds of clones! Though clones are precious for those who cultivate their bodies, it would have been prudent to dispatch one or two more clones to explore the treasureden realm of an Ultimate existence, Xu Jingming pondered. Little did he know that of the alien powerhouse¡¯s two clones, one had merely served as distraction, momentarily impeding his opponent within the inner region while the other clone escaped with the treasures. ¡­ In a distant realm that seemed infinitely far away. An invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse? The alien powerhouse seethed with anger and indignation. With such power, he had stayed in the outer area and hadn¡¯t ventured into the inner region of thend? The inner area holds far more treasures than the outer region. Even an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse is this cautious and cunning? He chose to remain outside? The alien powerhouse pondered to himself. All the characters I painstakingly gathered are gone! The alien powerhouse fumed. Though I hadn¡¯t studied them for long, these three types of characters¡­ they must have been left behind by an Ultimate existence! They are more formidable than any legacy I¡¯ve encountered. At this level, one had great acumen. Whileprehension might be challenging, the differences were apparent. It was clear that these characters surpassed third-realm legacies in strength. I can¡¯t let this opportunity slip away. The alien powerhouse clenched his teeth. I¡¯ll send another clone. He was limited to the four clones he had. Two had died in battle, so sending another was already the limit in the short term. I¡¯ll be careful this time. I¡¯ll retrieve some characters from the periphery. I won¡¯t engage with any high-dimensional lifeforms again. I can¡¯t afford to lose. ¡­ He had such an abundance of characters? Xu Jingming surveyed the alien powerhouse¡¯s lifeless body and the spoils of war. Having two third-realm weapons is one thing, but over 900 characters? Xu Jingming was pleasantly surprised. Among the alien powerhouse¡¯s possessions were a purple ring and a painting, both weapons of the Mother Stream lineage. However, Xu Jingming didn¡¯t pay much attention to them. What truly fascinated him were the enigmatic characters. Excitedly, Xu Jingming collected the characters. I¡¯ve diligently umted 396 characters, and my progress has been impressive. But he managed to acquire over 900 characters? Could he have snatched them from others? Xu Jingming spected. Regardless of how he obtained them, it ultimately worked in his favor. Repeated thievery can lead to unexpected consequences, leaving the thief as the victim. Xu Jingming smirked. Oh, he referred to me as an invincible half-step third realm? Xu Jingming suddenly recalled the words spoken by the alien powerhouse¡¯s clone before its demise. I have encountered a few invincible half-step third realm powerhouses before, and there is still a gap between us. He mistook me for an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. It¡¯s probably because of the psychic weapon! Xu Jingming swiftly deduced. The psychic weapon school boasts remarkable offensive prowess among the various schools in the Heart Realm. With the acquisition of a third-realm psychic spear, my offensive capabilities have significantly improved. I have also made great strides in understanding those characters¡­ Hence, my offensive strength matches that of an invincible half-step third-realm expert? Xu Jingming surmised. As for the Abyssal Void illusory realm, Xu Jingming was well aware of its limitations. This was because he had always followed the Abyssal Void legacy. The Abyssal Void illusory realm still fell short of the invincible half-step third realm. Regarding the Golden Halberd, it was an extraordinary spearmanship originating from an Ultimate existence. It had always been his trump card. My attacks are formidable, but Ig behind in other areas. Xu Jingming remained humble. He knew full well that reaching the level of an invincible half-step third-realm meant excelling in every aspect. I must continue to gather more mysterious characters. Finding such characters will likely be exceedingly difficult once this opportunity passes, Xu Jingming contemted. Once I depart from this treasurend, third-realm powerhouses will probably seize these characters under the guise of ¡°purchasing.¡± There was a high likelihood that third-realm powerhouses would forcefully acquire the characters left behind by the Ultimate existence. I must make the best use of my time. One of Xu Jingming¡¯s clones continued to journey, while the other clones began studying the newly acquired characters in the pocket universe. ****** Xu Jingming¡¯s experiences in this ancientnd were rather unremarkable. He had merely in some native creatures and obtained a few mysterious characters¡ªit was an experience shared by most half-step third-realm powerhouses. However, North River Boat Master¡ªwho had been the weakest among Xu Jingming¡¯spanions¡ªhad a more unique experience. From the moment he entered thisnd, he had stumbled upon an opportunity, and now, he had encountered a second one. Whoosh. North River Boat Master merged into a wide gray river, swiftly fleeing its course. ¡°North River! Surrender the Primordial Divine Stone willingly, and I might spare you,¡± a ck figure soared above the river, shouting angrily. ¡°Push me too far, and not only will I wipe out one of your clones, but I¡¯ll also eliminate every single one of your clones in the outside world.¡± North River Boat Master paid no heed and melded into the river, evading capture. ¡°How dare you snatch the Primordial Divine Stone from me?!¡± The ck figure seethed with fury. ¡°If you don¡¯t hand it over willingly, I swear to hunt down every one of your clones after this! I keep my word!¡± He was indeed furious. After all, he had pursued North River Boat Master for three whole days! Logically speaking, this mediocre North River Boat Master wouldn¡¯t dare provoke him at all. However, this time, North River Boat Master had gone mad. ¡°A Primordial Divine Stone the size of my palm is worth ten drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. But this Primordial Divine Stone isrger than my entire body¡ªit¡¯s worth thousands of drops of Abyssal Mother Blood! You expect me to surrender it to you? Are you out of your mind?¡± North River Boat Master scoffed, transmitting his voice. He had toiled diligently for a long time yet had only managed to umte around 100 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. That massive Primordial Divine Stone was several times greater than his entire umtion over the years! North River Boat Master hadpletely lost his mind. If he didn¡¯t give it his all now, then when? ¡°Very well! I shallmence hunting down all your clones in the outside world!¡± the ck figure threatened. North River Boat Master¡¯s eyes turned bloodshot. He had endured countless years of hardship, finally stumbling upon a tremendous opportunity. He wouldn¡¯t back down! ¡°I may not be able to capture you within the river, but you will be incessantly assailed by native creatures. Eventually, you will encounter extraordinarily powerful ones¡­ and you will meet your demise,¡± the ck figure warned. ¡°North River, your pursuit seems rather pathetic.¡± A voice chimed in. ¡°Brother Wu Ming?¡± North River Boat Master couldn¡¯t help but feel ted as he fled in a wretched state within the river. With the aid of the expansive river, he sensed a familiar figure drawing near¡ªit was Xu Jingming. Chapter 781 - 781 Huge Treasure Trove Chapter 781 - 781 Huge Treasure Trove ¡°Brother Wu Ming, I¡¯m d you¡¯re here. Otherwise, I would¡¯ve continued fleeing in a sorry state,¡± North River Boat Master approached proactively. ¡°This ce is full of danger. I¡¯m impressed you managed to survive alone,¡± Xu Jingming teased with a smile. When they were scattered in the spacetime turbulence, Xu Jingming had been worried about North River Boat Master, especially since their other friends were strong and had means to protect themselves. But North River Boat Master, who was weak andcked treasures, concerned him the most. In terms of strength, his other friends were quite strong. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord¡ªwho was weaker¡ªhad quite a number of treasures, so he definitely had many life-preservation means. Only North River Boat Master¡ªwho was weak and had no treasures¡ªwas someone Xu Jingming was most worried about. Who would have imagined that North River would survive on thisnd for over a month? ¡°Luck, sheer dumb luck,¡± North River Boat Master said with a smile. ¡°The moment Inded here, I stumbled upon a wonder that enhanced my ability to escape.¡± Xu Jingming nodded and nced at the distant figure that had stopped. He eximed in surprise, ¡°Overlord Fumao, I¡¯m here, but you still won¡¯t leave? You still want to deal with North River right under my nose?¡±
The ck figure, Overlord Fumao, was indeed filled with anger. After all, he had chased North River Boat Master for three days in this dangerousnd¡ªclearly, he was sparing no expense to obtain the Primordial Divine Stone. Now that Xu Jingming was here, his hopes were about to be shattered. ¡°Wu Ming!¡± Overlord Fumao said coldly. ¡°It is said that you will undoubtedly be an invincible half-step third realm in the future. I respected you greatly back in Feather Fire City, but today¡­ I must kill North River!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Xu Jingming looked at him. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, he shows no regard for you!¡± North River Boat Master interjected. ¡°Even though you clearly want to protect me, he still wants to kill me. He¡¯s disrespecting youpletely. I suggest caution. Put me in a spatial treasure first. Don¡¯t identally harm me during the fight.¡± Overlord Fumao flew into a rage. ¡°You have a point,¡± Xu Jingming agreed. With a swift motion, he stowed North River Boat Master into his pocket universe without any resistance. Inside the pocket universe, the moment North River Boat Master appeared, he stared nkly at therge number of Xu Jingmings in the space. ¡°That many Wu Mings?¡± North River Boat Master murmured. ¡°More than 600 clones?¡± ¡°As you know, our Heart Realm lineage is known for its abundance of clones,¡± many Xu Jingmings replied, looking at North River Boat Master. He leisurely absorbed energy and continued to create new clones. It was because the powerhouses of the half-step third realm required immense amounts of energy. To avoid attracting attention, Xu Jingming divided his clones at a slightly slower pace. ¡°Impressive,¡± North River Boat Master remarked. ¡°By the way, the inner regions of thisnd are truly filled with treasures.¡± ¡°No need to rush. We¡¯ll have a chat once I¡¯m done with Overlord Fumao,¡± Xu Jingming said, fully focused on dealing with his adversary at that moment. ¡­ Overlord Fumao seethed with fury as he red at Xu Jingming. ¡°Wu Ming, I¡¯ve always shown you respect in the past, but you¡¯ve shown me none! Yes, you may surpass me in the future, but for now¡­ I am stronger than you!¡± ¡°Die!¡± Overlord Fumao¡¯s murderous intent intensified at the thought of the colossal Primordial Divine Stone. In the past, he could tolerate it. But he couldn¡¯t tolerate it any longer! So what if Xu Jingming would be an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse in the future? He, too, possessed means to preserve his life against such a powerhouse! If he obtained the Primordial Divine Stone, his strength and capabilities would likely soar. Roar! Overlord Fumao transformed into a ck whirlwind, roaring as he swept forward. Xu Jingming stood his ground, instantly splitting into four figures. Three of them brandished psychic spears, while the fourth conjured the illusionary realm of the Abyssal Void. The four clones attacked simultaneously. ¡°Hmph.¡± Overlord Fumao showed no fear. The ck whirlwind continued to howl as he forcefully resisted the Abyssal Void¡¯s illusionary realm. The realm failed to trap his mind and consciousness, but the three ck beams pierced through the whirlwind. ck beams of light quickly spread, and the darkness caused Overlord Fumao to groan in pain. However, the ck whirlwind he had transformed into also corroded Xu Jingming¡¯s four clones, leaving their bodies riddled with wounds. Clear signs of injury. ¡°Your strength has increased?¡± Overlord Fumao was astonished. ¡°Your psychic weapons can actually harm me?¡± Overlord Fumao believed he possessed formidable mental and conscious power. He had resisted the corruption of the Abyss time and time again! Though he was an Abyss Overlord, he remained lucid and highly cautious. He never lost control. Even though he was already powerful, he had maintained a friendship with Xu Jingming in the past. But this time, facing the immense Primordial Divine Stone, he lost his mind¡ªit could be called the greatest treasure he had ever encountered in his life. ¡°Overlord Fumao, impressive,¡± the four Xu Jingmings praised. Instantly, the injured clones retreated to their pocket universes, reced by four new unscathed clones. This sight slightly changed Overlord Fumao¡¯s expression. He has so many clones. Overlord Fumao knew better than topare the number of clones possessed by the Heart Realm lineage! ¡°I never expected your strength to be on par with mine in such a short time,¡± Overlord Fumao nodded. ¡°Your psychic weapons are indeed formidable, but let me give you some advice. Though you have many clones, they are too weak! If you were to encounter an Abyss Sovereign or an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse¡­ your clones would likely be obliterated in a single sh. No matter how many clones you have, you will ultimately meet your demise.¡± ¡°Thank you for your advice.¡± Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Hmph.¡± Overlord Fumao transformed into a ck streak and swiftly departed. As he left, Overlord Fumao felt a mix of fury and powerlessness. I had seen the Primordial Divine Stone with my own eyes, only for it to be snatched away by North River Boat Master. Overlord Fumao seethed with indignation and frustration. And Wu Ming, he¡¯s stronger than I anticipated. He wounded me in our first sh¡­ If this goes on, I might be able to exhaust dozens of his clones, but in the end, I will perish. He knew all too well that dozens of clones were inconsequential in the face of the Heart Realm lineage. I¡¯ll venture into the inner area once more. Overlord Fumao thought through gritted teeth. Although it is exceedingly risky, I might only have this one opportunity in my lifetime to explore the treasureden territory left behind by an Ultimate being! He charged back into the inner area. ¡­ Once Overlord Fumao had departed, Xu Jingming released North River Boat Master from his pocket universe. ¡°Overlord Fumao has left?¡± North River Boat Master surveyed his surroundings. ¡°Yes, he gave up,¡± Xu Jingming confirmed with a nod. ¡°Overlord Fumao is among the powerhouses closest to attaining the invincible half-step third realm. He¡¯s far stronger than Ancient Tree World Lord. Yet, you managed to make him give up?¡± North River Boat Master eximed, astonished. Xu Jingming smiled. ¡°Well, let¡¯s focus on the inner area now. Tell me about it.¡± North River Boat Master nodded. ¡°Back when we were scattered due to the spacetime turbulence, I descended upon thisnd alone.¡± Xu Jingming nodded attentively. He shared a simr experience. ¡°As I descended, I came across a vast river,¡± North River Boat Master began to exin. ¡°As you know, my consciousness originated from a river in high-dimensional space, gradually evolving to the state I am in now. I sensed an attraction from the river and merged with it.¡± Understanding dawned on Xu Jingming. After all, the other party was an enigmatic river from the realms of higher dimensions, so it was natural for them to possess unique strengths. ¡°After merging with the river, I felt a higher calling in the evolution of life,¡± North River Boat Master eximed in awe. ¡°At the very least, the rivers on thisnd possess an intrinsic strength superior to mine. Immersed in this sensation, I suddenly detected a distinct aura within the river. I swiftly approached it and obtained a wonder.¡± A smile yed on North River Boat Master¡¯s lips. ¡°With this remarkable object, my ability to navigate and escape within the river increased exponentially! During this period, I faced attacks from native creatures and was relentlessly pursued by half-step third-realm powerhouses. But I managed to evade them all.¡± ¡°Now it makes sense,¡± Xu Jingming remarked, a newfound understanding filling him. He had been curious as to how North River Boat Master, with his rtively weaker strength, had managed to survive for such an extended period. After all, even a slightly stronger native creature could easily spell his demise. ¡°I followed the river persistently, moving at a considerable pace. Eventually, I came across a vast mountain range at the river¡¯s end,¡± North River Boat Master recounted. ¡°Those mountains mark the entrance to the inner area.¡± ¡°Mountains?¡± Xu Jingming nodded, surprised that he hadn¡¯t encountered any mountains thus far. ¡°Once I entered the mountains, I continued to navigate cautiously along the river. Then, I stumbled upon a colossal Primordial Divine Stone,¡± North River Boat Master eximed, his astonishment evident. ¡°I was utterly taken aback. I never expected to find such an immense Primordial Divine Stone.¡± ¡°Howrge is it?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. ¡°It¡¯s bigger than my body,¡± North River Boat Master replied. Xu Jingming was equally astonished. ¡°It¡¯s enormous! How much is it worth? More than 10,000 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood?¡± ¡°Close to that! Even if it¡¯s not over 10,000, it¡¯s still worth thousands of drops of Abyssal Mother Blood!¡± North River Boat Master eximed, his amazement evident. ¡°For as long as I¡¯ve lived, I had only managed to umte around 100 drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. But this time, I went all out, seized by madness! Who could have predicted that I would snatch the Primordial Divine Stone without facing any danger? Unfortunately, Overlord Fumao arrived a little toote. When he saw me with the Primordial Divine Stone, he relentlessly pursued me for three whole days!¡± Understanding dawned upon Xu Jingming. ¡°Oh right, in the three days I was fleeing, I fled to other distributaries in the river in a panic,¡± North River Boat Master continued. ¡°As I was fleeing, I saw a mountain in the distance¡ªa mountain made of Primordial Gold!¡± ¡°A mountain made of Primordial Gold?¡± Xu Jingming was momentarily dumbfounded. Weren¡¯t Primordial Gold mineral veins only capable of producing Primordial Gold Beads for harvesting? A chunk of Primordial Gold the size of a fist was already considered valuable. But a mountain made of Primordial Gold? Its worth was unimaginable. Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t fathom it. However, he was certain that it far surpassed the value of the Primordial Divine Stone. ¡°The battles over there are fierce. Numerous powerhouses are vying for control,¡± North River Boat Master exined. ¡°After all, a mountain is visible from afar! So, powerhouses from all corners converge to im it. I didn¡¯t dare to approach! If I were to encounter an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse, I would stand no chance of escape.¡± ¡°I managed to flee after circling the area once, but I didn¡¯t thoroughly explore it,¡± North River Boat Master revealed. ¡°One after another, I discovered the enormous Primordial Divine Stone and the mountain of Primordial Gold! How many treasures lie within the inner area? I don¡¯t even dare to imagine.¡± ¡°Draw me a map,¡± Xu Jingming urged without hesitation. ¡°Why?¡± North River Boat Master was taken aback. ¡°I will send a clone to escort you to the outer regions,¡± Xu Jingming stated. ¡°Do you have the courage to venture into the inner area again?¡± ¡°No, no,¡± North River Boat Master quickly replied, now understanding Xu Jingming¡¯s intentions. With a wave of his hand, an invisible force conjured a map in midair. Using the river as a reference, the terrain distribution became clear. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, you must exercise caution upon entering. Oh, by the way, how many clones will you assign to protect me? If you can ensure my safety as I retrieve the treasures, I will give you half of what I obtain!¡± ¡°Fear not! I shall noty im to your treasures,¡± Xu Jingming assured, shaking his head. He had his own principles, after all. ¡°You don¡¯t want it?¡± Although North River Boat Master had long known of Xu Jingming¡¯s character, he was touched and impressed by thetter¡¯sck of hesitation despite him mentioning the treasures. ¡°I¡¯ll create 100 clones to escort you to the outskirts,¡± Xu Jingming dered. The clones on the periphery would be made to hunt down more native creatures and gather those enigmatic characters. While the treasures held great allure, Xu Jingming believed that the mysterious characters were equally significant. ¡°I¡¯ll simply conceal myself within that pocket universe,¡± North River Boat Master suggested with a smile. ¡°Exploring the territory of an Ultimate existence has already brought me immense satisfaction. I¡¯m not greedy at all.¡± ¡°Even if you choose not to hide, I would insist you do so! You would only be a hindrance out there,¡± Xu Jingming stated firmly, waving his hand to stow him away. Xu Jingming gazed into the distance. The inner area? His form splintered, with one clone remaining in ce while the other transformed into a streak of luminous light, hurtling toward the inner area. Chapter 782 - 782 Inner Area Chapter 782 - 782 Inner Area Xu Jingming surveyed the expanse of towering mountain peaks before him. Is this the mountain range? Xu Jingming¡¯s caution deepened. North River Boat Master had warned him that many formidable powerhouses had already ventured into the inner area. In this mountain range, my strength may pale inparison. I must proceed with utmost care. Suppressing his aura, Xu Jingming ventured into the mountain range without dy. Beyond this vastnd, all the third-realm beings from this parallel universe gathered. Thirty-five imposing figures followed the flow of karma, observing the progress of the half-step third-realm explorers. With so many half-step third-realm powerhouses converging on the inner area from the outskirts of thend, it seems that many have already made their way inside. Feather Fire Lord watched from a distance, perplexed. Yet, nothing extraordinary has been uncovered. Why would an Ultimate being leave behind such a ce?
Perhaps to make a public spectacle of these characters? The third-realm beings observed in bewilderment. While the treasures seemed precious, they held little significance for those who had attained the third realm. Ultimate beings could easily create a multitude of valuable materials. Upon reflection, it was only the enigmatic characters that held true significance. ¡°I can sense a trace of Ultimate power within these characters,¡± Master of Antinight remarked. ¡°Merely relying on characters won¡¯t grant you Ultimate status,¡± Feather Fire Lord disagreed, shaking his head. ¡°You must first find your own path and push the limits of the third realm. Rebirth after death is the sole opportunity for bing Ultimate.¡± ¡°Indeed,¡± agreed Connoisseur Grandpa Xu. ¡°The four Ultimate beings have openly dered that they perished before their rebirth and eventual sess. It is their shared experience.¡± ¡°Then, these characters might be a source of amusement for an Ultimate being,¡± Master of Antinight suggested with a smile. ¡°The path to Ultimate status cannot be so easily attained. These characters can only serve as supplements to bolster our preparations,¡± Lord Louye calmly interjected. The assembled individuals nodded in agreement. Across infinite time in a swath of spacetime, only a handful of third-realm beings were born. And across those countless spacetimes, only four Ultimate beings emerged! The difficulty of the path ahead left the third-realm beings despondent. ¡°Even an Ultimate being cannot groom another Ultimate,¡± Feather Fire Lordmented. ¡°The four Ultimate beings each followed apletely different path.¡± The Primordial Star, the Abyss, the Mother Stream, the Heart Realm¡­ The four paths diverged entirely. ¡°These characters might truly be a form of entertainment.¡± The third-realm powerhouses carefully observed. Even if it was mere amusement, it was the amusement of an Ultimate existence! It could potentially hold a fortuitous key for them. If they performed admirably and caught the attention of an Ultimate being, if luck favored them to be an Ultimate being¡¯s ¡®follower,¡¯ their lives would be transformed¡ªthey would step onto the grand stage of countless spacetimes. Finally, Jingming has entered. Connoisseur Grandpa Xu had been keeping a close eye on Xu Jingming¡¯s progress. Through karma, he remained attuned to Xu Jingming¡¯s exploration process. ****** Whoosh! Xu Jingming moved cautiously, keeping close to the surface of the mountains as he made his way forward. He manipted the surrounding void, suppressing his aura and any fluctuations. The suppression of thews in a ce left behind by an Ultimate being is incredibly potent. I¡¯ve also controlled a small area of the void around me. At the very least, unless theye too close, I shouldn¡¯t be discovered. An hour has passed, yet I haven¡¯te across any treasures. He felt a twinge of disappointment. After all, he had covered a significant area in that hour, but there were no treasures to be found. Not a single native creature had attacked him. Could it be that all the treasures on the outskirts of the mountains have already been taken away? Xu Jingming pondered. Suddenly, his eyes caught sight of an inconspicuous canyon in the distance. The canyon appeared remote and dark, barely visible from his vantage point. Xu Jingming could vaguely make out numerous ck nts within the canyon, as well as a beam of light. Just the sight of that distant beam of light sent a shiver down Xu Jingming¡¯s spine. It might be a treasure. Xu Jingming wasted no time and approached. As he drew nearer, he saw clearly that the beam of light was, in fact, an ethereal sphere slightlyrger than his body. Light danced upon its surface, continuously absorbing power from the void and growing at an incredibly slow pace. Absorbing external forces to grow? It must have taken countless Abyssal Eras for it to reach this size. Xu Jingming observed it carefully. Just looking at it affects my mind and consciousness! It must be an extraordinary treasure, but¡­ I have never seen it, nor do I recognize it. He was unfamiliar with this treasure, unaware of its nature. Whoosh. Xu Jingming split his figure instantly, leaving one form in his original position while the other cautiously approached the ethereal sphere. Just as he was about to touch the sphere¡ª A figure darted past Xu Jingming with lightning speed. The figure was so swift that Xu Jingming, already on guard, had no time to dodge. The figure passed by his clone. Wh¡ª Xu Jingming widened his eyes in surprise. A tremendous destructive force surged from his wound, spreading rapidly throughout his body. The life force of his clone waspletely severed, dissipating into nothingness. With a single strike, the clone was obliterated. At that moment, the assant revealed its true form¡ªa petite, dark-red mutated beast with razor-sharp ws. To annihte my clone in one blow¡­ such destructive power is on par with an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. Xu Jingming observed the scene intently from a distance. Since he knew nothing about the ethereal sphere and was uncertain of its danger, he had sent a clone to retrieve it. The dark-red beast fixed its gaze on Xu Jingming and vanished into thin air. This native creature is much stronger than any I¡¯ve encountered on the outskirts, Xu Jingming thought, instantly dividing himself into ten clones. The ten Xu Jingmings positioned themselves apart, calmly surveying their surroundings. Simultaneously, they created an Abyssal Void illusory realm that epassed a vast area in all directions. This native creature is truly peculiar. Once it conceals itself, not even the Abyssal Void illusory realm can touch it. Xu Jingming had always been intrigued by the abilities of these native creatures. When they hide, it¡¯s as if they vanish from this spacetime. Nothing can touch or assail them. Only when they reveal themselves can I make contact! The hidden dark-red mutated beast hesitated momentarily upon spotting the ten Xu Jingmings, but then a surge of murderous intent ignited in its eyes. ¡°Die!¡± Whoosh! The dark-red mutated beast reappeared, prepared to attack. However, this time, the area was already engulfed by the Abyssal Void¡¯s illusory realm. It was naturally drawn into the illusory realm¡¯s grasp, and simultaneously, three of Xu Jingming¡¯s clones wielded psychic weapons, transforming into three ck beams that pierced through the dark-red mutated beast¡¯s body. The dark-red mutated beast¡¯s response was slightly sluggish due to the influence of the illusory realm, yet it still swung its sharp ws as the three ck beams prated its flesh. Huh? In the distance, three ck beams of light transformed into three clones, each brandishing a weapon. However, two of the clones suffered rapidly expanding wounds, swiftly reced by new clones. I¡¯ve lost two more clones. Xu Jingming¡¯s expression grew graver. This mutated beast¡¯s techniques are unbelievably advanced. I can¡¯t even block a single strike. If it hits me, my very existence will be annihted. The killing intent in the dark-red beast¡¯s eyes intensified, apanied by a low growl that sent shivers down Xu Jingming¡¯s spine. Its roar has the power to affect my mind and consciousness. This time, the dark-red mutated beast did not hide; it charged forward in a sh. Numerous Xu Jingmings also rushed forward with fervor. The Abyssal Void illusory realm remained intact while Red Lotus Fire zed. Intersecting ck beams of light pierced through the dark-red mutated beast¡¯s body. Its injuries became increasingly severe, yet it grew even more frenzied as its killing intent heightened. Swish! When another ck beam of light prated the dark-red alien beast¡¯s body, the madness in its eyes subsided, dimmed, and faded away. Numerous Xu Jingmings converged. It took 47 clones to bring it down. Xu Jingming examined the lifeless corpse of the dark-red alien beast. It seems rather dim-witted. The more it fought, the more unhinged it became. It didn¡¯t retreat even when nearing its demise. The native creatures in the outer area possess cunning instincts. They know when to escape. But the inner area¡¯s native creatures are stronger, yet they seemcking in intellect? Xu Jingming felt a twinge of confusion. The lifeless body of the dark-red mutated beast dissipated silently, leaving behind only three characters. Huh? Xu Jingming stared in bewilderment at the trio of characters before him. These characters were distinct in their colors¡ªck, colorful, and translucent. They melded together, their auras flowing as one. A wlessbination of the three characters? Xu Jingming instantly grasped a new revtion. He had already amassed over a thousand characters and gained some understanding, but hisprehension paled inparison to the seamless fusion disyed by the three characters before him. At that moment, Xu Jingming felt a surge of inspiration. Can they bebined like this? I can also merge the myriad characters I¡¯ve collected. Xu Jingming¡¯s mind brimmed with countless ideas. Though these notions were rudimentary and fell far short of the wlessbination showcased by the three characters left behind by the deceased dark-red mutated beast, they represented a new path forward. Despite his excitement, Xu Jingming wasted no time. One clone swiftly stored away the three characters, while another clone approached the illusory sphere. Upon contact, the Heart Realm Force seamlessly merged into the sphere. This sphere? Xu Jingming was dumbfounded. As the Heart Realm Force infiltrated the illusory sphere, Xu Jingming sensed the presence of a chaotic world. This illusory sphere is a natural expanse of immense illusions! I can shape it into my own illusory realm? From the moment he made contact, Xu Jingming felt an unshakable certainty that the value of this illusory sphere far surpassed that of a third-realm weapon. Truly befitting a wonder left behind by an Ultimate being. Chapter 783 - 783 Meeting Sovereign Yaming Again Chapter 783 - 783 Meeting Sovereign Yaming Again Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare linger, fearing that the battle¡¯smotion would attract other formidable beings. This was the mountains, after all, a domain where countless invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses roamed, far surpassing his own abilities. Whoosh. As he journeyed on, hundreds of Xu Jingmings sat cross-legged within the pocket universe he carried with him. The illusory sphere hovered before them. A halo shimmered across the surface of the illusory sphere. Guided by Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness, the sphere transformed, giving rise to an immense and intricate Abyss. With the passage of time, the illusory Abyss expanded, growing vast beyond measure and emanating a terrifying, invisible aura. Inbat, I usually conjure the Abyssal Void with a mere thought. However, the entire burden falls upon my mind and consciousness, Xu Jingming pondered. But with this wonder, it can serve as a conduit for the Abyssal Void, and I have ample time to construct it gradually. The Abyssal Void I create¡­ it will be even more expansive and formidable. The process of constructing it with a single thought was undoubtedly distinct from meticulously shaping the Abyssal Void without any time constraints.
Freed from the strain on his mind and consciousness, Xu Jingming could fashion the illusory realm of the Abyssal Void to his heart¡¯s desire, thus rapidly augmenting its power. After more than three hours, the illusory sphere had transformed entirely into an expansive illusory abyss. The Abyssal Void I fashioned in just over three hours has reached my current limit. Thankfully, I possess this wonder as a vessel. Otherwise, my mind and consciousness would crumble beneath the weight of such an immense illusory realm, Xu Jingming mused, a smile gracing his face. Setting aside the Abyssal Void for now, he began to meticulously study the three characters he had obtained by ying the mutated beast. The three characters, whenbined, formed a perfect representation of a new direction. Xu Jingming scrutinized the three characters intently, while his clones traversed the boundlessnds outside, examining the over 1,000 characters they had collected and contemting variousbinations. Could this be a power from a higher dimension? Xu Jingming was already astounded by studying each character individually, but when he explored the fusion of the three characters, his astonishment grew even greater. His clones continued their journey outside, and the mental strain was negligible. Almost all of his focus was dedicated to deciphering these enigmatic characters. ¡­ In a pavilion nestled within Feather Fire City, Xu Jingming, Ancient Tree World Lord, and Thearch Dragon Ind Lord were gathered, savoring their drinks as they engaged in lively conversation. ¡°Today, I lost one of my clones in the Ultimate Land,¡± said Ancient Tree World Lord with a sigh. ¡°Of all thepanions who embarked on that journey with me, only you and North River remain.¡± ¡°To think I died, while North River still remains alive!¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord couldn¡¯t help but interject. ¡°I¡¯ve reached out to numerous acquaintances. Even in the outskirts of the Ultimate Land, one can encounter invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns.¡± Ancient Tree World Lord nodded solemnly. ¡°I perished at the hands of an Abyss Sovereign. From a distance, I witnessed a sh of powerhouses in the mountains, so I proceeded with utmost caution. I preferred to remain in the outer regions rather than venture into the inner region. Little did I know that today, shortly after I sought refuge, I would encounter an Abyss Sovereign! Moreover, he made off with all the mysterious characters I had amassed.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve also lost the few third-realm weapons I brought with me,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lordmented, feeling the sting of his loss. He had painstakingly gathered them over time. Xu Jingming furrowed his brow. ¡°Even invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns have infiltrated the outer regions?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord confirmed with a nod. ¡°I¡¯ve made inquiries! It seems that thepetition within the inner region is fierce. Certain invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns believe that the mysterious characters hold great importance. Consequently, they venture to the periphery to hunt down weaker half-step third-realm powerhouses, piging vast quantities of these mysterious characters.¡± Xu Jingming grew wary. He had a clone situated in the outer region. ¡°The outer region spans vast expanses. With caution and vignce, there remains a chance of eluding capture for an extended period,¡± Ancient Tree World Lord advised. ¡°You and North River are the sole survivors among us. North River is relying on you, so you must persevere a little longer.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. ¡°Brother Wu Ming,¡± Thearch Dragon Ind Lord said gravely, ¡°the Ultimate Land will only grow more treacherous as time passes. Those who have endured this long are not to be underestimated. You must exercise utmost caution.¡± ¡°Have no fear,¡± Xu Jingming responded, his confidence undeterred. Having obtained the wonder, the might of his illusory realm¡ªthe Abyssal Void¡ªhad grown exponentially. Furthermore, he possessed a third-realm weapon that harmonized perfectly with his psychic weapon lineage. With these twobined, Xu Jingming believed that despite the disparity between himself and an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse, he possessed the necessary confidence to safeguard himself. ****** Xu Jingming¡¯s clone in the outside world diligently gathered information. Within the Ultimate Land, he pursued two different paths. One path involved venturing cautiously through the outer region, carrying the mysterious characters. asionally, he would be attacked by indigenous creatures, granting him the opportunity to eliminate them and umte more mysterious characters. The other path led him through the mountains¡ªthe inner region¡ªwhere danger lurked at every turn, but where greater treasures and opportunities awaited. In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed since Xu Jingming delved into the mountains. Throughout this time, he had faced seven attacks from indigenous creatures. Relying on his significantly enhanced power¡ªthe formidable Abyssal Void illusory realm and his psychic weapon¡ªhe swiftly vanquished these seven creatures in session, obtaining a collection of mysterious characters. Upon the demise of these seven creatures, they left behind a minimum of threebined characters, and at most, fivebined characters. The native creatures within the inner region are considerably stronger, yet once engaged in battle, they will be consumed by a frenzied madness, choosing death over retreat. Xu Jingming found this perplexing. On the other hand, while the native creatures in the outer region possessed only a single character each, they disyed far greater cunning. Realizing their inability to ovee their adversaries, they knew when to flee. The inner region operated under different rules, clearly. Fortunately, I acquired a wonder, greatly augmenting my strength in the illusory realm. Otherwise, dealing with these native creatures wouldn¡¯t have been as effortless, Xu Jingming thought, secretly relieved, before shaking his head. Regrettably, I obtained only one wonder. During these past ten days, he had caught sight of other treasures from a distance. However, items visible from afar inevitably attracted the attention of other powerhouses, and thepetition for them was fierce. Xu Jingming wisely chose to steer clear. I¡¯ve acquired numerousbined characters by ying indigenous creatures. Xu Jingming frowned. Yet, their usefulness to me¡­ remains unclear. His power had undeniably undergone significant growth since entering the Ultimate Land, but such advancement was primarily due to the aid of the wonder, resulting in a qualitative transformation of his Abyssal Void illusory realm. The impact of the mysterious characters on his psychic weapon, however, proved to be only a marginal enhancement. This doesn¡¯t seem right. I can sense that these mysterious characters harbor higher-dimensional powers. If I can truly grasp their fundamentals, a qualitative transformation should ur. Xu Jingming yearned for such power. Perhaps, with its mastery, he would stand a chance of reaching the third realm. To progress from the half-step third realm to the third realm? It was an immensely challenging feat. Feather Fire Lord had dedicated his life to grooming disciples, yet not a single one had attained it. Nevertheless, Xu Jingming harbored a faint inkling that these mysterious characters left behind by an Ultimate being might hold the key to reaching the third realm. Higher-dimensional powers¡­ Xu Jingming continued to study and contemte as he pressed onward. Perhaps due to the multitude of invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns who had ventured into the inner region ahead of him, treasures that were rtively easy to locate had already been imed. Xu Jingming had yet to stumble upon a second wonder. It all hinged on luck. Some things could be obtained with ease, while others remained elusive no matter how diligently he searched. Xu Jingming could only maintain hisposure and exercise patience. Huh? Xu Jingming¡¯s eyes sparked with excitement. In the distance, he caught a glimpse of an inconspicuous shadow within the forest, causing his heart to inexplicably flutter. Merely the sight of a distant shadow affects my mind? It must be an extraordinary treasure! Without hesitation, Xu Jingming swiftly approached. But at that very moment, two auras erupted from afar. Boom! Boom! ¡°Haha! I¡¯ve beaten you to it. This treasure belongs to me!¡± A tall figure d in ck robes emitted a dark aura, gripping a translucent staff tightly in one hand. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart quivered as he beheld the scene. Given his realm, he instantly recognized that the material of the translucent staff was identical to that of the Heart Spirit Beads. After all, he had refined numerous Heart Spirit Beads and was intimately familiar with them. A single Heart Spirit Bead is equivalent to three drops of Abyssal Mother Blood. A staff crafted from the same material¡­ would beparable to thousands, or even more than 10,000 Heart Spirit Beads. Although Xu Jingming was unsure of the staff¡¯s exact purpose, he could venture a guess. A staff constructed from such a multitude of Heart Spirit Beads would undoubtedly possess miraculous effects on the Heart Realm lineage. Merely observing it captivated Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and soul. It was truly an immensely precious wonder of the Heart Realm lineage. Wonders that he had never heard of before seemed to appear randomly within the Ultimate Lands. Unfortunately, they were not his to im. ¡°I was a step too slow.¡± Another figure bathed in scorching white light red at the scene with frustration. When opponents possessed simr strength, it became exceedingly challenging for one to seize a treasure after it had been snatched away. In the Abyss, Abyss Sovereigns were on par with invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses. ¡°Yaming, consider yourself fortunate.¡± The white-hot figure shot a cold nce at Sovereign Yaming, then at Xu Jingming, before swiftly departing. Whoosh. Xu Jingming promptly retreated. ¡°Retreating, are you?¡± A dark aura instantaneously barred Xu Jingming¡¯s path¡ªit was the towering Sovereign Yaming. Having already stowed away the wondrous staff, he observed Xu Jingming with keen interest. ¡°Wu Ming, do you believe you can escape?¡± Xu Jingming met his gaze. ¡°Sovereign Yaming.¡± ¡°I sensed your presence when you lunged for that wonder.¡± Sovereign Yaming¡¯s eyes exuded a cold darkness. ¡°Speaking of which, you managed to elude me at Feather Fire Mountain, didn¡¯t you?¡± Beings like Sovereign Yaming possessed formidable memories. Even if they hadn¡¯t personally experienced an event, they would never forget what they had witnessed in the timeline, let alone what they themselves had encountered. ¡°Sovereign Yaming, I have no desire to be your enemy.¡± Xu Jingming slightly lowered his head, signifying his submission. ¡°I have no interest in killing you.¡± Sovereign Yaming¡¯s frigid gaze brimmed with anticipation. ¡°But I am intrigued by your treasures!¡± Chapter 784 - 784 Make Your Choice, Wu Ming! Chapter 784 - 784 Make Your Choice, Wu Ming! He truly did not desire to provoke an Abyss Sovereign. The Ultimate Landy deep within the Abyss, and in this realm, an Abyss Sovereign stood as an invincible force akin to a half-step third-realm powerhouse. Xu Jingming was acutely aware of the disparity between them. Though he harbored some confidence in his survival abilities, Xu Jingmingcked the assurance that came from facing an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse or an Abyss Sovereign. Under normal circumstances, he would have given his all without hesitation. However, he currently possessed a precious treasure that he was determined to protect. ¡°Sovereign Yaming, the Ultimate Land harbors numerous formidable beings, and their treasures have been ruthlessly seized. Why must you target a feeble individual like me?¡± Xu Jingming inquired. ¡°I shall seize treasures even from invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses!¡± Sovereign Yaming¡¯s eyes glimmered with greed. ¡°s, we stand on equal ground, making it impossible for me to plunder them. Weaklings like you remain the easiest prey. Alright, considering your prolonged survival in the Ultimate Land, it is likely that you have amassed a considerable collection of treasures. Hand them over willingly, and I shall spare your life!¡± Life?
For half-step third-realm powerhouses belonging to the Heart Realm lineage, the lives of their clones held little value. Their true worthy in their treasures! ¡°If you seek my life, it is in abundance.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head, sighing. ¡°But as for my treasures¡­ no chance!¡± As his words fell, Xu Jingming promptly split into more than ten duplicates and swiftly fled into the distance. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Sovereign Yaming chortled upon witnessing the scene. His body emanated swirling streams of inky darkness, epassing a vast expanse. The ten-plus clones of Xu Jingming felt trapped within an encircling seal, incapable of breaking free. ¡°My fortune within the Ultimate Land proved mediocre, yet I managed to acquire a few extraordinary items,¡± Sovereign Yaming boisterously dered. ¡°These artifacts possess wondrous abilities. You shall experience their prowess soon enough.¡± Over ten Xu Jingmings surveyed their surroundings. The surging ck vortexes seemed to freeze the epassing space, rendering it imprable. ¡°Amongst these wonders, one particrly captivates me. s, I have not encountered a suitable adversary.¡± Sovereign Yaming rxed, his delight evident. ¡°You shall be the first to taste the might of this wonder.¡± Just as he finished speaking¡ª Abyssal Void! Xu Jingming had already initiated his attack. The wondrous orb known as Abyssal Void activated instantaneously, expanding into an immense illusory abyss. This illusory abyss ensnared Sovereign Yaming within its ethereal grasp. During his possession of the artifact, Xu Jingming had diligently modified and enhanced the spherical wonder, Abyssal Void, on multiple asions. It had grown in size and potency, its true might now unfathomable. As it descended, it ensnared Sovereign Yaming¡¯s mind and consciousness. What is this? Sovereign Yaming sensed a profound alteration in his surroundings. He had departed from the Ultimate Land and found himself within an ordinary Abyssal realm. Have I stumbled into an illusory realm? The realization struck Sovereign Yaming. His formidable mind and consciousness promptly shattered the Abyssal realm before him, only to reveal an expanse ofyered Abyssal spaces. I recognize this as an Abyssal Void illusory domain, yet escape eludes me. Sovereign Yaming grew astonished. Wu Ming possesses such mastery over such an illusory realm technique! ¡­ Xu Jingming manipted the illusory realm of the spherical wonder, Abyssal Void, ensnaring Sovereign Yaming¡¯s mind and consciousness. He could sense thetter¡¯s mental strength fighting against the restraints like a massive, struggling beast. The mind and consciousness originate from the body. His body is too formidable, and his mind and consciousness are exceedingly strong. He will likely break free soon. Xu Jingming felt the strain. Without the aid of the wonder, my illusory realm would have little effect on him. The spherical wonder enabled a qualitative enhancement of the illusory realm¡¯s power, granting Xu Jingming an additional lethal move. Go. In response, three Xu Jingmings each wielded a psychic spear, transforming into streaks of ck light. The fourth move of Golden Halberd¡ªNight! Three ck threads pierced through Sovereign Yaming¡¯s defenseless body. Two threads disintegrated instantly, while the remaining one struggled to maintain its grip, but Sovereign Yaming¡¯s body corroded it relentlessly. After a few seconds, it vanishedpletely. My psychic spearmanship can barely harm him with a third-realm weapon? He recoveredpletely in mere seconds? Xu Jingming¡¯s heart turned cold. Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses represented the pinnacle of strength. The gap between them was already minuscule. Even an invincible half-step third-realm psychic weapon lineage would struggle to defeat Sovereign Yaming, let alone Xu Jingming. Though immensely talented, Xu Jingming¡¯s cultivation was rtively brief. While the fourth move of Golden Halberd was impressive, he couldn¡¯t be considered invincible at the half-step third realm. They excel in every aspect, with unique areas of expertise. Sovereign Yaming, favored by the Abyss, possesses a colossal lifeform that pushes the limits of the half-step third realm. Xu Jingming was well aware of this. To the will of the Abyss, the simplest way to provide a boon was by gifting a formidable body to the person making the sacrifice. Thus, Abyss Overlords and Abyss Sovereigns typically possessed robust physiques. They might appear lumbering when fighting on equal terms, but when bullying the weak, the feeble would discover, to their despair, that they couldn¡¯t inflict any harm. If I were a small beast, he would be a mountain! His body surpasses mine by far! Xu Jingming understood this truth even more after their sh. Even if he refrains from defending and allows me to attack, I won¡¯t pose a threat to him. Xu Jingming hastily surveyed his surroundings. The surrounding ck aura circted naturally, upholding the domain. There was no escape. He¡¯s clearly trapped within an illusory realm. Why does this domain persist? Xu Jingming attempted to break free with each of his clones, but to no avail. ¡°Your illusory realm is quite intriguing. It has managed to confine me for this long,¡± Sovereign Yaming remarked, opening his eyes and smiling faintly at Xu Jingming. ¡°However, your psychic weapon is feeble. Are you attempting to tickle me?¡± After all, Sovereign Yaming had attained his Abyss Sovereign status through sacrifices. Consequently, his body possessed terrifying strength. His mind and consciousness relied on his corporeal form for such power. Among his peers, he was considered weak, which exined why he remained trapped for an extended duration. If he had relied on his own strength to achieve invincibility at the half-step third realm, Xu Jingming might not have seeded in trapping him with the aid of the wonder¡¯s illusory realm. ¡°You cannot escape,¡± Sovereign Yaming stated, shaking his head. ¡°My body naturally epasses a domain. I intentionally suppressed it to remain cautious and alert. Releasing my domain¡­ that¡¯s when I am most rxed and carefree. I don¡¯t need to divert my attention to maintain it.¡± ¡°As long as I am present, the domain will naturally persist. You will never break free,¡± Sovereign Yaming proimed, flipping his hand and revealing a radiant golden glow. ¡°I am quite fond of this wonder. You¡­¡± Abyssal Void! Xu Jingming seized control of the illusory realm once more, attempting to ensnare Sovereign Yaming within the sphere. Buzz. Sovereign Yaming¡¯s left hand illuminated, and a transparent staff gradually transformed into a magnificent scepter. As Sovereign Yaming held the transparent scepter, his expression grew sinister. Despite the influence of Abyssal Void¡¯s illusory realm, he managed to maintain his rity. His gaze was fixed upon Xu Jingming. How fortunate I am. This wonder I recently acquired is like armor for my mind and consciousness. He remains lucid? Xu Jingming¡¯s expression subtly changed. This transparent scepter was the treasure he had personally witnessed Sovereign Yaming acquire. Without this treasure, his battle with Sovereign Yaming might have proceeded more smoothly. Now, the situation had be thorny. ¡°It is my turn now, isn¡¯t it?¡± Sovereign Yaming¡¯s movements were slow and deliberate, leaving Xu Jingming helpless. It was his most powerful move. Neither the spherical wonder, Abyssal Void, nor the psychic weapon posed a threat to the other party. What else could he do? Unable to escape, Xu Jingming exerted all his strength to manipte the illusory realm of the wonder, hoping to influence and disrupt the other party. ¡°This is my favorite wonder. Behold its power,¡± Sovereign Yaming nonchntly swung the golden beam in his hand. In an instant, a strand of golden light transformed into thousands of golden flying daggers, then billions of smaller flying daggers, and eventually dissolved into a hazy golden mist. Countless tiny daggers filled the air, surging forward. They were minuscule, smaller than the tiniest unit of Heart Realm Force. Xu Jingming was unable to intercept them. ¡°It can be divided to its utmost limit, even smaller than a mere thought,¡± Sovereign Yaming remarked. ¡°It¡¯s unbelievable. A wonder left behind by an Ultimate being is truly extraordinary. Wu Ming, can you withstand such a wonder?¡± Chi! Chi! Chi! The hazy golden mist swept through. When it made contact with Xu Jingming¡¯s first clone, the other clones merged into one. When reduced to such an extreme minuteness, smaller than a mere thought, there was no way to defend against it; Xu Jingming could only face it head-on. His body consisted of Heart Realm Force, vast like the Abyssal Void. As the golden mist passed through, his body naturally turned ethereal, but 30% of his power was instantly obliterated. Xu Jingming swiftly shifted to a fresh clone, while the injured one concealed itself and began to heal. ¡°I notice you struggle to control this wonder,¡± Xu Jingming observed his opponent. At their level, their senses were remarkably acute. ¡°Hmph,¡± Sovereign Yaming retorted, gripping the transparent scepter tightly and managing to retain his rity amidst the influence of the Abyssal Void illusory realm. Why is his illusory realm so potent? I can barely maintain my rity. My mind and consciousness are ill-suited to wield third-realm weapons. Sovereign Yaming also experienced a headache. An Abyss Sovereign who relied on external forces to advance wasparatively weak in terms of mental fortitude. Only the wonder, Flying Dagger, is manageable. I can just about wield it. Sovereign Yamingmanded the hazy golden mist andunched repeated assaults against Xu Jingming. Xu Jingming had no choice but to face the attacks head-on, unable to evade them! Boom! Boom! Boom! The hidden hundreds of Xu Jingming clones united and desperately absorbed the external energy. This was his maximum effort to replenish his depleted resources, resulting in an energy vortex swirling around him. Absorbing such a tremendous amount of energy? Sovereign Yaming observed this. How many clones does he need to simultaneously absorb it at such a rapid pace? My consumption rate doesn¡¯t exceed his absorption rate, right? Sovereign Yaming sensed that Wu Ming was an incredibly challenging opponent. On the one hand, Xu Jingming¡¯s 500 clones strained to absorb the energy, preparing for a protracted battle. On the other hand, he employed the spherical wonder, Abyssal Void, to continuously ensnare Sovereign Yaming¡¯s mind and consciousness. He discerned that psychic weapons posed no threat to Sovereign Yaming, but the illusory realm he conjured with the aid of the wonder remained highly effective. ¡°Hmph, hmph, hmph,¡± Sovereign Yaming cackled manically. ¡°Wu Ming, I concede that you possess some strength. Your power enables you to defend yourself, but¡­ can you safeguard the human race standing behind you?¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s face contorted as he locked eyes with Sovereign Yaming. ¡°Sovereign Yaming!¡± It was an unwritten rule among high-dimensional beings never to threaten the low-dimensional lifeforms they overshadow. Any high-dimensional entity would be driven to madness. ¡°Do you know my favorite pastime?¡± Sovereign Yaming stared intently at Xu Jingming. ¡°My greatest delight is carnage. I massacre a group of beings when I¡¯m ted, and I do the same when I¡¯m displeased. Now, I¡¯ve taken a keen interest in your human race.¡± ¡°Either you willingly surrender the wonder and treasures, or my clone will descend upon the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, ughtering your human brethren.¡± Sovereign Yaming¡¯s grin widened as he observed Xu Jingming¡¯s expression. He relished those expressions of despair, anger, and insanity. It pleased him even more when he coerced a formidable adversary. Such was his ultimate thrill. ¡°Make your choice, Wu Ming!¡± Sovereign Yaming fixed his gaze upon Xu Jingming. Chapter 785 - 785 Invincible Half-Step Third Realm? Chapter 785 - 785 Invincible Half-Step Third Realm? Over 500 clones were feverishly absorbing energy, creating a fearsome vortex of power. The constant surge of energy was even more destructive than Sovereign Yaming¡¯s mastery of the Flying Dagger! ¡°Decide swiftly!¡± urged Sovereign Yaming. ¡°Sovereign Yaming, it is taboo to use one¡¯s species as a means of coercion,¡± Xu Jingming remarked softly, his eyes fixed on his adversary. This transgression crossed a line, one that usually led to a fight to the death! ¡°Taboo? Hahaha¡­¡± Sovereign Yaming¡¯sughter resounded. ¡°I am bound by no restrictions! Who among those below the third realm can y me? Hahaha¡­¡± Xu Jingming maintained an expressionless facade, but inside, his anger was unparalleled.
Though seething with hatred, Xu Jingming knew all too well that the mad Sovereign Yaming spoke the truth! As an Abyss Sovereign, their power waned slightly when venturing beyond the Abyss; they were unable to ovee an invincible half-step third realm opponent in a one-on-one sh. However, within the Abyss, their might was formidable. Especially within their own domain, an Abyss Sovereign was virtually invincible. He had nothing to fear¡ªSovereign Yaming was powerful and deranged! I am still too feeble. Were I an invincible half-step third realm, would I tremble before his threats? Xu Jingming seethed at his own weakness. An Abyss Sovereign would not provoke an invincible half-step third realm outside of the Abyss. Yet, Xu Jingming was weaker than Sovereign Yaming, even with the aid of a wonder and a third-realm weapon. Without the wonder and the third-realm spear, his clones in his homeworld were significantly weakened! Even if Sovereign Yaming departed from the Abyss, he could effortlessly sweep through the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, annihting the human race and even Xu Jingming¡¯s newfound home universe. ¡°My clone is making its way to the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion via the Abyss.¡± Sovereign Yaming sensed Xu Jingming¡¯s indignation and fury and continued, ¡°Its estimated arrival is within one day.¡± ¡°When I arrive, the human race will meet its demise,¡± dered Sovereign Yaming. ¡­ Xu Jingming had stationed a clone on Myriad Star Ind, his newfound dominion and homeworld. He¡¯s on his way. Xu Jingming could clearly sense Sovereign Yaming¡¯s rapid approach through the web of karma, as thetter traversedyer afteryer of the Abyssal space. ¡°Hahaha, Wu Ming, I¡¯ll be there soon,¡± Sovereign Yaming eximed, filled with anticipation. He relished the thought of witnessing Xu Jingming¡¯s despair and rage as he unleashed a massacre upon the entire human race. What Sovereign Yaming yearned for even more was to see Xu Jingming meekly bow his head and surrender the treasure! Only an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse stood a chance against a deranged Abyss Sovereign. Xu Jingming was well aware that seeking aid from a friend would be futile. A friend could offer temporary assistance, but they couldn¡¯t protect the human race indefinitely. When confronted with the mad Sovereign Yaming, Xu Jingming could only rely on himself. ¡­ ¡°As I¡¯ve observed from the timeline, it¡¯s evident that you value friendship and the human race,¡± Sovereign Yaming continued, his voice echoing in Xu Jingming¡¯s ears. ¡°This is your most fatal weakness.¡± Sovereign Yaming¡¯s words reverberated through Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. ¡°Being heartless leaves no room for weakness,¡± Sovereign Yaming dered. ¡°And your weakness is ringly apparent.¡± ¡°You can only resort to such tactics,¡± Xu Jingming responded. ¡°I concede that you possess great strength, and it¡¯s challenging for me to kill you at this moment. It won¡¯t be long before you ascend to be an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse,¡± Sovereign Yaming acknowledged, nodding. ¡°But so what? Isn¡¯t it more delightful to bully an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse? Hahaha¡­¡± Hisughter filled the air, clearly aiming to provoke Xu Jingming. His voice even prated thetter¡¯s thoughts and consciousness, affecting his mental state. Xu Jingming¡¯s anger grew more intense. You deserve to die! Die! Die! Die! Xu Jingming¡¯s fury and murderous intent surged. Boom¡ª In that instant, dark characters naturally materialized in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind¡ªthe very same ck characters he had gathered before. Among all the characters he had collected in the outer region, the ck ones outnumbered the rest¡ªthere were already over a thousand. More than a thousand ck characters appeared in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind, each one representing ughter! They contained an infinite ughter intent! Die! At that moment, the seething rage and intent to kill grew even more potent, influenced by the power of the thousand-plus ck characters. Simultaneously, the silver parchment¡¯s spear technique emerged in Xu Jingming¡¯s mind¡ªa technique left behind by an Ultimate being! The strokes of the spear technique mirrored those of the countless characters. Die! For over 200,000 years since the loss of his family, Xu Jingming had been studying that spear technique, but he had never uncovered a more formidable fifth move. Yet, at this very moment, he began to grasp the essence of a simplified spear technique solely intended for ughter. The spear technique appeared within his heart, formed through the fusion of 1,321 ck characters, 522 colorful characters, and 298 transparent characters. Guided by his instincts, Xu Jingmingprehended the intery of these characters, seamlessly melding them into the form of a spear! The rough amalgamation of over 2,000 characters coalesced into a spear. Although it paled inparison to the silver parchment¡¯s spear technique, it unified over 2,000 characters into a seamless whole! Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness reverberated as a silver spear materialized in his grasp. An invisible force emanated from him, coursing through his body and rendering him impervious to the ethereal golden mist¡¯s corrosive touch. What is happening? Sovereign Yaming expressed profound astonishment, his gaze fixed on Xu Jingming. Merely standing there, holding the spear, shields him from harm caused by my invisible forces? H-How is this possible¡­ For over 200,000 years, Xu Jingming had built upon his insights, as well as recently incorporating the characters derived from the same source into his understanding. At this moment, hisprehension of the spear technique had reached profound depths, unraveling an even more formidable iteration. By channeling his inner forces, he wielded a tremendously terrifying invisible power. This cannot be. H-He ascended to be an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse just like that? Sovereign Yaming tentatively concluded. After all, Xu Jingming¡¯s defensive prowess was already formidable¡ªit was evident that Xu Jingming¡¯s maneuvers surpassed his own. For Sovereign Yaming to stand on equal footing with an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse was solely due to the Abyss bestowing him with a sufficiently robust body. In terms of realm, mind, and consciousness, he fell short of an invincible half-step third realm. Consequently, he was no match for half-step third-realm powerhouses outside the Abyss. How could such a coincidence ur? He achieved this breakthrough merely because I exerted a little pressure? Sovereign Yaming found it inconceivable. How many lives have I ughtered and toyed with throughout the years? While asional breakthroughs may happen, no one has ever ascended to be an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. How many invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses exist in Feather Fire City? Which one among them did not endure prolonged periods of hardship? Yet, his current strength¡­ Sovereign Yaming found it unfathomable, but the scene before him vaguely confirmed it¡ªWu Ming had broken through; he had reached the ceiling of the half-step third realm. He possessed the invincible might of a half-step third-realm powerhouse. Xu Jingming tightly gripped the spear in his hand, his murderous intent continuing to surge. He murmured to himself, ¡°With spear in hand, I must eliminate these deranged hounds!¡± His gaze fixed upon Sovereign Yaming. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Sovereign Yaming boisterouslyughed. ¡°You broke through? Ha! I never imagined that a little pressure from me would lead to you bing an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. This aplishment alone allows me to boast for an Abyssal Era in Feather Fire City!¡± ¡°But what can you do to me?¡± Sovereign Yaming scoffed at Xu Jingming. ¡°So what if you¡¯re invincible at the half-step third realm? Can you do anything to me within the Abyss? Do you have the audacity to enter my Abyssal space?¡± Within the Abyss, he stood on equal footing with an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. If he could harness the full might of the Abyssal spatial power at his disposal, he would be even more formidable! Xu Jingming clutched the silver spear in his hand and remained motionless. He neither attacked nor advanced. At that very moment¡ª Outside the Ultimate Land, the 35 towering beings¡ªwho had been observing the exploration process from a distance¡ªsuddenly discerned Xu Jingming¡¯s presence through karma. ¡°Wu Mingprehended those characters within such a short span of time and achieved true basic mastery?¡± The towering beings found it incredulous. As third-realm entities, they gleaned copious amounts of information from the enigmatic characters through karma. They could vaguely ascertain that these enigmatic characters¡­ originated from the mighty Ultimate existence¡ªthe Master of the Heart Realm. ¡°This is a disordered legacy left behind by the Master of the Heart Realm. It is scattered among the characters. How long has Wu Ming been exploring? He has gained true basic mastery with just these random characters?¡± Master of Antinight marveled. Lord Louye silently observed it all and nodded approvingly. ¡°For him to attain basic mastery so swiftly, it must be rted to the piece of paper I bestowed upon him. The spear technique depicted on that piece of paper shares the same origin as these characters.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t made any breakthroughs, yet Wu Ming has already achieved basic mastery.¡± Feather Fire Lord chuckled. ¡°Haha¡­¡± ¡°Feather Fire, he hails from your dominion, correct?¡± Connoisseur Grandpa Xu inquired. ¡°Yes,¡± Feather Fire Lord affirmed, satisfaction radiating from him. He relished nurturing young talents, hoping that they would soar to greatness. However, the years of his mentorship had often ended in disappointment. Nheless, Wu Ming might be linked to an Ultimate being, but ultimately, he hailed from the extensive dominion over which Feather Fire Lord presided. ¡°Numerous invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns have been dispatched, but Wu Ming is the first to genuinelyprehend the power of these characters and achieve basic mastery,¡± Feather Fire Lord remarked, his smile epassing the other 34 towering beings. ¡­ Xu Jingming tightly grasped the gleaming silver spear in his hand, and the amalgamation of over 2,000 characters within his heart grew more distinct and wless. Gradually, all the characters melded into a singr entity, leaving behind nothing but the embodiment of a ughter Spear within him. Buzz! Under the watchful gaze of the 35 towering beings, a faintly translucent divine rune in the shape of a spear materialized between Xu Jingming¡¯s brows. Only by employing an array of runes as a foundation could a divine rune be condensed¡ªthis represented basic mastery. Xu Jingming experienced a profound revtion. The instant this spear-shaped divine rune solidified between his brows, Xu Jingming felt a swift and resolute transformation coursing through his entire being, as his strength morphed under the directive of the divine rune. It became more concentrated, formidable, and transcended to higher dimensions. A dreadful aura naturally emanated from Xu Jingming, instantly obliterating Sovereign Yaming¡¯s dominion. Bam! Bam! Bam! The dominion crumbled, and Sovereign Yaming¡¯s eyes widened as he beheld Xu Jingming. Above all, the spear-shaped divine rune lodged between Xu Jingming¡¯s brows exerted an overwhelming pressure upon him. Wh-what is happening? Sovereign Yaming found himself momentarily stupefied. Why do I instinctively feel fear? Impossible. I am an Abyss Sovereign. None beneath the third realm can pose a threat to me. Sovereign Yaming found it inconceivable, yet his subconscious urged him to¡­ Run! Flee! If he did not escape, his demise was imminent! Chapter 786 - 786 Breaking the Limit Chapter 786 - 786 Breaking the Limit I may notprehend Wu Ming¡¯s strength, but one thing is certain¡­ I am powerless against him now. Sovereign Yaming transformed into a dark, ethereal stream, hurtling deeper into the mountains at an rming speed. Meanwhile, Xu Jingming was engrossed in his breakthrough, feeling the energy within him continuously shifting under themand of the divine rune on his forehead. Suddenly, he sensed Sovereign Yaming¡¯s escape. ¡°Running away?¡± Xu Jingming, gripping a silver spear, opened his eyes and observed the fleeing dark stream disappearing into the distance. ¡°Can you truly escape?¡± Xu Jingming raised a mere thought. He could sense the immense and immeasurable power that had consolidated within his body. With a mere thought, he felt this power surging, surpassing the constraints of space, time, and destiny. With his unwavering focus on his target, Sovereign Yaming couldn¡¯t elude the lock-on no matter how he fled.
Xu Jingming vanished into thin air. Simultaneously, a blood-colored projection of a spear pierced through the escaping dark stream in the distance. The severely injured stream condensed back into Sovereign Yaming¡¯s form. In this Ultimate Land, flight is the only means of transportation. How can he bypass the barriers of spacetime? Sovereign Yaming found it inconceivable. He also sensed the overwhelming destruction inflicted upon his body by the Abyss. In just one strike, nearly half of his form was obliterated. Even an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse couldn¡¯t harm my body. How did he manage to inflict such severe wounds with a single attack? Sovereign Yaming¡¯s worldview shattered. Throughout the years, the infinite dominions had reached a consensus¡ªAbyss Sovereigns below the third realm were indestructible. ¡°Invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns within the Abyss embody the pinnacle of strength. They are unbeatable.¡± Sovereign Yaming stared intently at Xu Jingming before him. ¡°Wu Ming, have you broken through to the third realm?¡± ¡°I have merely brushed the surface of the third realm. I am still far from reaching it.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head gently and promptly vanished into thin air once more. His strength had already transcended the limitations of spacetime, leaving his foe with no means to evade. Still far from the third realm? What is happening here? Sovereign Yaming couldn¡¯t fathom it. Meanwhile, another blood-colored spear projection prated his body, this time with even greater force, utterly obliterating Sovereign Yaming¡¯s form. ¡°Escape!¡± Sovereign Yaming¡¯s essence dissipated, and two dark streams of air fled. Two clones, you say? Xu Jingming discerned it instinctively. Sovereign Yaming had made every effort to bring along as many clones as possible when venturing into the Ultimate Land. As one clone perished, the remaining two dared not hesitate and fled with their treasures. Each sessful escape held great significance. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Xu Jingming, who had remained motionless, suddenly transformed into three identical figures. The three Xu Jingmings vanished simultaneously. Boom! A colossal blood-colored spear projection pierced through one of Sovereign Yaming¡¯s fleeing clones. Boom! Boom! The remaining two smaller blood-colored spear projections simultaneously prated Sovereign Yaming¡¯s other clone. ¡°Ahhh!¡± Ferocious and contorted expressions adorned the faces of Sovereign Yaming¡¯s two clones, their eyes filled with indignation and despair. Could it be that an ordinary clone,cking a third-realm weapon, could rival an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse? Sovereign Yaming was certain of it the moment they shed. Although the weapons wielded by the ordinary clones were unremarkable, the power they unleashed was that of an invincible half-step third realm. With a third-realm weapon, one can im invincibility. How can his clone possess such extraordinary strength without a weapon? What kind of monster is he? Sovereign Yaming found himself unable to elude the relentless pursuit of the two clones. ¡­ The 35 towering figures observed Xu Jingming¡¯s mastery over his strength, guided by karma. ¡°Remarkable,¡± eximed Feather Fire Lord in surprise. ¡°Just as expected of an Ultimate being. These enigmatic characters have paved a new path of evolution. When half-step third-realm powerhouses approach the threshold of the third realm, there have always been two paths. One involves cultivating multiple techniques simultaneously, where the quantity of techniques influences one another until a final qualitative change is achieved. The other path entails specializing in a particr technique and delving deeper into its intricacies until a final qualitative change is attained.¡± ¡°When half-step third-realm powerhouses reach a certain limit, they be known as invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses,¡± Feather Fire Lord exined. ¡°They remain trapped at this limit and seldom break through. Breaking through this limit and reaching the third realm? There are woefully few individuals across all of our spacetime who can aplish such a feat.¡± The present third-realm powerhouses nodded in agreement. ¡°A half-step third realm breaking through to the third realm. Now, there¡¯s a third path,¡± praised Feather Fire Lord. ¡°It involves using the divine rune as a conduit, allowing the half-step third realm to experience the power of the third realm in advance.¡± Master of Antinight nodded in understanding. ¡°Simr to how low-dimensional beings first grasp a trace of high-dimensional power and familiarize themselves with it. This way, the difficulty of bing a high-dimensional being decreases significantly.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of such a method for half-step third-realm powerhouses to gain a glimpse of third-realm power in advance. Today, I¡¯ve finally witnessed it.¡± ¡°Just as expected of an Ultimate being. To think such a technique could be devised. The odds of reaching the third realm have greatly increased.¡± ¡°Impressive.¡± ¡°How magnificent.¡± These third-realm powerhouses ttered the entity. On the one hand, they were indeed ttering the entity. On the other hand, they couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of astonishment. For instance, in the distant past, it was exceedingly difficult to advance from the Firstborn realm to the Eternal realm. However, the Ultimate being of the Mother Stream lineage devised a method to establish an inner universe, significantly increasing the number of high-dimensional Eternal beings. The legacy left behind by the Ultimate being of the Heart Realm now provided an opportunity to gain a trace of third-realm power in advance. ¡°This Wu Ming should be the most formidable half-step third realm throughout all of our spacetime.¡± ¡°Not only in our spacetime, but even across infinite parallel spacetimes, Wu Ming might be the strongest half-step third realm.¡± ¡°In the Spacetime Arena, invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses are unable to break through their limits. I¡¯ve never heard of anyone surpassing those limits. Yet, this Wu Ming¡­ managed to transcend his limits under the guidance of an Ultimate being.¡± The 35 towering beings praised in unison. They had various thoughts swirling in their minds, but with an Ultimate being orchestrating the matter, they dared not act recklessly. ¡°So, the Ultimate being has created a technique that requires a test subject? And Wu Ming has be the most sessful test subject?¡± ¡°With so many half-step third-realm powerhouses in the Ultimate Land, there may be other sessful test subjects.¡± The towering beings contemted and observed. ording to Lord Feui, I¡¯ve died twice. Feather Fire Lord observed the scene from a distance. Regardless of the Ultimate being¡¯s objective, I cannot disrupt their n. ¡­ Of Sovereign Yaming¡¯s two fleeing clones, one met its demise with two swift strikes from Xu Jingming¡¯s third-realm spear, while the other was ensnared by Xu Jingming¡¯s ordinary clones and swiftly dispatched. The blood-colored spear projection pierced through the enemy¡¯s body like a sinuous dragon, utterly obliterating Sovereign Yaming¡¯s form. Atst, his clone has been vanquished. The blood-colored spear projection condensed into Xu Jingming, who¡ªwith a mere gesture¡ªcollected all the spoils left behind by Sovereign Yaming. Sovereign Yaming certainly possessed a wealth of treasures. Xu Jingming began to examine the spoils of war. Meanwhile¡ªin the Abyssal realm where Sovereign Yaming resided. Gurgle! Gurgle! Gurgle! Sovereign Yaming¡¯s visage emerged in the roiling ck sea, his expression uneasy. Thanks to the power of the Abyss, I managed to manifest a body infused with the essence of the Abyssal realm and forge a wless form. But this Wu Ming eliminated one of my clones with just two strikes? Sovereign Yaming was truly terrified. He had been unscrupulous, audacious, and deranged, oblivious to the looming threat of death. Now, he felt the weight of that threat! I cannot depart from the confines of the Abyss. Once I venture beyond the Abyss¡¯s domain, Wu Ming¡¯s ordinary clone will effortlessly y me. Sovereign Yaming was gripped by extreme anxiety. Yet, even if I seek refuge within the Abyss, I won¡¯t be able to withstand two strikes from Wu Ming. Fortunately, he carries a third-realm weapon within the Ultimate Land. For now, he cannot pursue me. But if he emerges¡­ Sovereign Yaming grew increasingly worried. Even if I can bolster my strength by an additional 30% with the aid of the entire Abyssal realm, I fear it would merely grant me the ability to endure eight to ten more strikes before suffering the same fatal fate. I¡¯ve pushed him too far. There is no possibility of him showing mercy. Sovereign Yaming never entertained the idea of pleading for clemency, for he had studied the timeline and understood Wu Ming¡¯s character. Pleading for mercy¡­ would be futile! My sole chance of survival rests on him losing his third-realm spear within the Ultimate Land! Sovereign Yaming silently yearned for this oue. Thepetition within the Ultimate Land is fierce, and to this day, no one has emerged alive. Wu Ming might meet his demise within its confines as well. Deprived of the third-realm spear from the lineage of psychic weapons, his strength would be significantly diminished. Sovereign Yaming eagerly anticipated it. Third-realm weapons were not umon, but it was exceedingly rare to encounter one from the lineage of psychic weapons, especially in the form of a spear. None had ever appeared within Feather Fire City, and the one in Xu Jingming¡¯s possession had been discovered by Thearch Dragon Ind Lord. Entering the Ultimate Land may be straightforward, but leaving is a different matter altogether. Sovereign Yaming could only hope. He had no other recourse. ¡­ Xu Jingming carefully surveyed the spoils of war. Sovereign Yaming had amassed a total of five wonders and 2,622 artifacts. Instantly, Xu Jingming found himself much wealthier. These peculiar wonders held their own unique uses, and what captivated Xu Jingming the most was the transparent staff. This wonder is crafted from the same material as Heart Spirit Beads. Xu Jingming gripped the transparent staff, which obediently transformed into a transparent spear ording to hismand. With another mentalmand, the transparent staff merged with his skin like water, forming a protective robe. I can shape it however I please, changing it at will! Xu Jingming eximed in astonishment. The usefulness of wonders also varied based on their category. Wonders from the lineage of the Heart Realm were particrly suited for Xu Jingming, while other types¡­ Although highly valuable, they did not provide any evident aid to his strength. With this wonder, my repertoire of abilities bes moreprehensive. Xu Jingming gazed into the distance. He had devised the fifth technique of the Golden Halberd, Fire Beacon, and sessfully condensed a divine rune in the shape of a spear. Undoubtedly, his strength had noticeably increased. However, Xu Jingming felt an even greater sense of urgency. Throughout the annals of countless dominions, invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns represented the pinnacle. I am still clearly at the half-step third realm, and yet I have surpassed this limit. Xu Jingming understood this well. It is all because of the condensation of the divine rune, a legacy left behind by an Ultimate existence. Why did an Ultimate existence leave such a legacy and attract countless half-step third-realm powerhouses? Xu Jingming felt as if he had stepped into the heart of a swirling vortex after obtaining the divine rune. I will face whatever challengese my way. Xu Jingming harbored no fear as he immediately ventured deeper into the mountains. Chapter 787 - 787 Miniature Abyss Chapter 787 - 787 Miniature Abyss Xu Jingming soared through the towering mountains, his path akin to a swift blur of a spear. He effortlessly glided past numerous peaks, surpassing even the speed at which Sovereign Yaming had fled in the past! Only an invincible powerhouse at the half-step third-realm could attain such formidable velocity despite the constraints imposed by the Ultimate Land¡¯sws. I easily tore through the sky to reach this speed. The tremendous power coursing through Xu Jingming¡¯s body filled him with awe. He had already curbed his flight speed, but if he desired, he could even break free from the suppressive shackles of the Ultimate Land¡¯sws and teleport short distances. Nevertheless, employing such a technique would burden him immensely and expose himpletely. After all, the other half-step third-realm powerhouses had to traverse the skies with far greater caution. I was already three days behind in entering the Ultimate Land. And because of my feeble strength, I¡¯ve been skirting its outskirts during the initial stages¡­ I¡¯m considered dreadfully slow when ites to exploring. I must elerate now, Xu Jingming pondered. At that very moment, a distorted creature materialized out of thin air, directly in front of Xu Jingming. It lunged at him in an instant, startlingly close.
¡°Hmph.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression turned icy, and his entire form transformed into a crimson spear projection, piercing through the distorted creature¡¯s body. With a wretched cry, the creature copsed to the side, revealing its true form¡ªa spherical entity adorned with countless tiny tentacles. Its three eyes red at Xu Jingming with anger and madness before they dimmed, and its body dissipated. In the creature¡¯s wake from a single m remained three characters ingeniouslybined. This wonder, the Psychic Staff, is exceedingly handy. It can change its shape at will, usually assuming the form of a robe that clings to my body. With a mere thought¡­ my body can transform into a weapon, a spear that delivers fatal blows to my foes. Xu Jingming found great satisfaction in this. The spear beam formed from his ordinary body was not potent enough. Yet, with this wonder enhancing his entire being, his body now became a spear beam that stood not far from a third-realm psychic spear. It morphs into a body-hugging robe, bolstering my defenses significantly. Whether it¡¯s mental or physical attacks, this wonder boasts protective and deflective attributes. Xu Jingming was quite fond of it. For instance, Sovereign Yaming discovered its ability to safeguard his mind and consciousness upon obtaining it. Only a Heart Realm powerhouse could truly unlock its full potential. It possesses both offensive and defensive capabilities, rendering it adept at handling multifaceted perils. After stowing away the three characters, Xu Jingming resumed his flight through the mountains. Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, five days had psed. During this five-day span, Xu Jingming traversed various locales at breakneck speeds, encountering over ten native creatures that assailed him. Although he spotted a distant half-step third-realm powerhouse, thetter witnessed Xu Jingming¡¯s swiftness and opted to avoid conflict. No sh ensued. Indeed, most of the wonders within these mountains have already been imed. In the past five days, I have procured only a single wonder, and it belongs to the Primordial Star lineage. Its utility for me is limited, Xu Jingming ruminated. His focus now turned to psychic weapons and the Abyssal Void illusory realm. He now focused on psychic weapons and the Abyssal Void illusory realm. Boom! In the distant, murky sky, lightning crackled and thunder roared, igniting crimson mes that caused quite a stir. What¡¯s happening? Xu Jingming wondered, peering over from a distance. Amidst the tumultuous chaos, Xu Jingming glimpsed a floating sphere. Thunderbolts danced in the void surrounding the sphere, and fiery red mes zed out of the void. What amotion! Xu Jingming eximed in astonishment. None of the wonders he had encountered thus far had incited such a grand disturbance. If he were his former self, having just arrived in the Ultimate Land, Xu Jingming would have undoubtedly kept his distance. Such chaos would undoubtedly attract formidable powerhouses! The weak would be walking straight into their own demise! Whoosh. Without hesitation, Xu Jingming took flight, transforming into a streaking blur resembling a spear and hurtling straight toward the floating sphere in the sky. As he drew nearer, the sphere became clearer. It was entirely transparent, harboring within it a peculiar entity that resembled an ancient tree. Its dense vines resembled minuscule branches. The Abyss? After years of studying the Abyssal Void legacy, Xu Jingming instantly made a discernment. Is this a super-miniature Abyss? At a single nce, Xu Jingming discerned the intricate model of the ancient tree within the sphere. Countless branches were tightly interwoven, with many hidden from view, defying prying eyes. Xu Jingming remained unaware of the true vastness and intricacies of the Abyss. The Abyss permeated countless spacetimes. All that Xu Jingming had witnessed thus far was a mere projection of the Abyss in this particr spacetime. Though Abyssal Void bears semnce to the Abyss, it pales inparison to the intricacies of this wonder. Xu Jingming¡¯s heart quivered with anticipation and desire. He immediately concluded, If I obtain this wonder, myprehension of the Abyssal Void will soar to new heights. My prospects of achieving a breakthrough to the third realm within the Abyssal Void illusory realm will be greatly enhanced. Whoosh. With determination in his heart, Xu Jingming charged forward without a hint of hesitation! ¡°Back off! This wonder belongs to the Nightdream Army!¡± An enraged shout rang out as 12 figures joined forces and lunged toward him. The Nightdream Army served under the third-realm entity known as Master of Antinight. Comprised entirely of invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns, they had sent their clones to the battlefield under Master of Antinight¡¯smand. Formidable and united, the Nightdream Army operated in small, highly skilled teams. Each team consisted of 12 members, their teamwork impable, rendering them nearly invincible when theybined their strengths. Even in the Ultimate Land, the Nightdream Army had made its mark! ¡°So what if it¡¯s the Nightdream Army? This super-miniature Abyss is a treasure of the Abyss lineage. We¡¯ll y anyone who dares to im it!¡± Another group,prising 18 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns, exhibited equal fervor. The elite forces of all 35 third-realm entities across this spacetime had been dispatched. Master of Antinightmanded the Nightdream Army, while the other third-realm powerhouses led their own elite factions. ¡°It truly is a miniature Abyss? Just gazing upon it ignites a sense of improvement within my Abyss lineage.¡± Nine more figures flew in from a distance, their eyes burning with desire as they fixated on the hovering sphere. ¡°There are already over a hundred powerhouses in the vicinity! The appearance of this wonder, the Miniature Abyss, has stirred up an immense uproar and attracted numerous contenders. Although the nine of us have participated in the Spacetime Arena, we can¡¯tpete against more than a hundred invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses of the same caliber!¡± ¡°These powerhouses belong to different factions, and they¡¯re all hindering one another. Whoever manages to im it first will be encircled by more than a hundred invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses. Thus, it will be exceedingly challenging to determine the ultimate victor within a short span of time.¡± ¡°Let us exercise patience and seize a suitable opportunity before making our move.¡± The nine powerhousesmunicated through voice transmissions, strategizing amidst thepetition. The Miniature Abyss wonder floated in the air, triggering a tremendous uproar that drew countless powerhouses. Such a wonder was a true treasure. But for those hailing from the Abyss lineage, it ignited an insatiable greed in their eyes. Whoosh. Xu Jingming was a rare solitary wolf. While invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns formed alliances for this treasure, Xu Jingming ventured forth alone. Boom! Boom! A multitude of domains spread out¡ªspatial, ice, karma, curse, maze, and destructive mes. Various attacks of the invincible half-step third realm shed and entangled each other. None dared to approach the Miniature Abyss, fearing the inevitable ambush by the diverse forces along the way. Impressive Miniature Abyss. The sight of the Miniature Abyss up close left Xu Jingming even more astounded. The entire Miniature Abyss pulsated as if it were a living entity. Countless writhing branches and densely packedyers of Abyssal space resembled the scales of a beast. A palpable aura of destruction, darkness, and sin pervaded the air. This is the Abyss, Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. ¡°He dares to venture in alone?¡± As a team of 11 powerhouses battled against rival factions, they noticed Xu Jingming stealthily closing in. ¡°While we¡¯re engaged in this fight, we can¡¯t allow these lone wolves to pilfer the spoils. Chase him away.¡± Although this powerhouse team had only recently formed upon entering the Ultimate Land, their remarkable mental agility had forged a strong bond and teamwork. With a unanimous decision, seven powerhouses immediatelyunched an attack. A misty whip materialized, seemingly capable of obliterating everything in its path. The sheer force of the misty whip¡¯s strike caught Xu Jingming off guard. Thebined strength of seven powerhouses? Even with his protective wonder robe, it wasn¡¯t advisable to face it head-on. In one-on-onebat, I can dispatch an opponent in two or three strikes, but over a hundred invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses are a different matter. It¡¯s wiser for me to be evasive, seize the opportunity, and make a swift escape. Xu Jingming vanished into thin air as the misty whip swept past. Whoosh. He swiftly traversed the barriers of spacetime within the Ultimate Land, disregarding the restraining domain-type maneuvers employed by numerous adversaries, until he materialized next to the wonder¡ªthe Miniature Abyss. Xu Jingming appeared beside the Miniature Abyss as if he had apparated. This scene left the more than one hundred invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns, who were engrossed in franticbat, utterly stupefied. They watched in disbelief. How was this possible? How could he breach their obstructions and materialize out of thin air? Seize it. Xu Jingming wasted no time. The instant he arrived, he reached out and snatched the floating Miniature Abyss. But upon storing it away, Xu Jingming felt a repulsive force emanating from the pocket universe he carried. Thus, he ced it within his stomach, securing it within his inner universe. ¡°The Miniature Abyss has been stolen?¡± ¡°Stop him!¡± ¡°Kill him!¡± The hundred-plus powerhouses reacted swiftly, descending into a frenzy. They cast aside all restraint andunched an all-out assault on Xu Jingming, the perpetrator of the theft. A cacophony of terrifying energies instantly engulfed the vicinity. Time to depart. Xu Jingming wasted no time in making his escape once he secured the Miniature Abyss. With a single step, he shattered the barriers of time and space, reappearing in the distance. With another step, he transformed into an inconspicuous speck. And with a third step, Xu Jingming vanishedpletely from the observation range of over a hundred powerhouses. Chapter 788 - 788 Appearance Chapter 788 - 788 Appearance The scene left the 100-plus powerhouses in utter disbelief. The coveted treasure they had yearned for, the Miniature Abyss, had been snatched away in the blink of an eye. And to add insult to injury, Xu Jingming had already made his getaway, leaving them with no chance of pursuit. ¡°Who is he?¡± These powerhouses boasted impressive backgrounds, with some having evenpeted in the Spacetime Arena. Naturally, they felt outraged that an unknown powerhouse had imed their prize. At this moment, their burning desire was to uncover the identity of this mysterious individual. ¡°I don¡¯t know him.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t belong to our dominion.¡± ¡°Never seen him.¡±
They shook their heads in unison. The invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns apanying this expedition to the Ultimate Land were all subordinates dispatched by the 35 third-realm entities. Powerhouses from different dominions were unfamiliar with one another. A total of 11 factions had taken part in thepetition for the Miniature Abyss. Xu Jingming stood alone as the sole representative of Feather Fire City, and his name remained unknown to everyone present. ¡°It seems he hails from an unfamiliar dominion. I never anticipated that he could traverse the void despite being bound by thews of the Ultimate Land.¡± ¡°His aplishments in spacetime are beyond belief.¡± ¡°After all our explorations of the Ultimate Land, he is the only person I¡¯ve seen capable of traversing the void.¡± ¡°With such extraordinary abilities, who can surpass him in seizing wonders?¡± ¡°It won¡¯t be long before the name of such a powerhouse bes widely known.¡± These powerhouses were astounded by Xu Jingming¡¯s ability to traverse the void. They had no grounds forint if their own strength fell short of his. After all, he had obtained the Miniature Abyss right before their eyes and managed to escape unscathed. This prowess left a deep impression on many of the powerhouses. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°The Ultimate Land must hold more than just a few wonders. There are greater opportunities awaiting us.¡± The 100-plus powerhouses quickly dispersed, with many of them bearing the trust of the third-realm entities. ****** Xu Jingming traveled silently, a smile ying on his lips as he ventured deeper into the mountains. When I was weak, I had to be cautious and hide when there was a stir. Only when I am strong can I trulypete for valuable treasures. Xu Jingming had already arranged for his clone to enter his inner universe. Within his inner universe. The wonder known as the Miniature Abyss floated gracefully. One of Xu Jingming¡¯s clones sat cross-legged on the expansivend, observing the wonder. Even the Abyssal Void legacy can only imitate a small fraction of the true Abyss. Xu Jingming watched intently. In terms of knowledge, the Abyssal Void legacy falls shortpared to this wonder. Xu Jingming also surmised that this wonder might have been created by an Ultimate being. The true nature of the Abyss was a puzzle to third-realm powerhouses. Yet, the Ultimate beingsprehended it with ease. They left behind wonders like the Miniature Abyss. It is beautiful. Xu Jingming reached out and touched it, his amazement growing with each passing moment. He had focused on two main disciplines¡ªthe Abyssal Void illusory realm and psychic weapons! His talent in the Abyssal Void legacy was exceptional, and he had acquired a wealth of knowledge. In the past, my understanding was superficial. The true Abyss contains countlessyers. Xu Jingming observed as the myriad branches of the Abyss writhed and transformed, resembling living entities. Through their undtions, more Abyssal spaces were born and destroyed naturally. Time and space have limited my perspective. I can sense¡­ that this Miniature Abyss merely scratches the surface. In other spacetimes, it takes on different forms. After all, Xu Jingming had condensed a divine rune. It allowed him to bypass temporal hindrances and vaguely sense that the genuine Miniature Abyss was infinitely moreplex and vast in an ¡®unobservable¡¯ realm of spacetime. Xu Jingming remained unaware that even third-realm entities only grasped the infinite dominions within their own spacetimes. As for the countless other spacetimes? Third-realm entities paid a hefty price to traverse them. As for prying into those countless other spacetimes? Even with the strength of a third-realm entity, they could only catch glimpses of select scenes. Xu Jingming now confirmed the existence of other spacetimes, but he could not pry into them. I am weak, and thus it presents itself this way before me. Xu Jingming gazed at the wonder, profoundly astonished. If I reach the third realm, its revtion before me will surely be even more awe-inspiring. Inparison, my past Abyssal Void illusory realm appears crude. With this sight, his understanding underwent a transformation. Many questions he had harbored about the Abyssal Void legacy in the past were now answered, and his umted knowledge underwent a profound shift. This is the genuine Abyssal Void. With a mere thought, Xu Jingming began to utilize the illusory realm wonder, the Miniature Abyss, as a foundation to construct an illusory Abyss he could call his own! This construction took over three days toplete. When the construction seeded, Xu Jingming felt a deep sense of satisfaction. I can sense that I have reached the invincible half-step third realm in the Abyssal Void illusory realm lineage. After all, I possess theplete Abyssal Void legacy, which grants me a clear understanding of my progress. Unfortunately¡­ Being invincible at the half-step third realm falls far short of reaching the third realm. I still require an extensive period of time to fortify my foundation before the Abyssal Void legacy can truly transcend into the third realm, Xu Jingming mused. Nheless, Xu Jingming remained content. It was evident that he possessed extraordinary talent in the illusory realm lineage, on par with psychic weapons. In the past, he had achieved significant strength in the illusory realm through the ordinary Three Threads of the Heart Realm legacy. However, his progress skyrocketed after acquiring the Abyssal Void legacy. In the psychic weapon lineage, I had once wielded the Heart Divine Weapon. Later, I gained theplete third-realm legacy¡ªthe Nine Annihtions Stratagems¡ªand the Ultimate spear technique inscribed on the silver parchment. Just a few days ago, under the pressure of Sovereign Yaming, I finally unraveled the fifth move of the Golden Halberd, Fire Beacon. It can be considered a psychic spear technique at the invincible half-step third realm. If one were to say that my improvement in the psychic weapon lineage has been arduous, then my breakthrough in the illusory realm has been effortless and natural. Though the external resources I received were far inferior, I still managed to reach the invincible half-step third realm today. Xu Jingming had a faint inkling that¡­ Perhaps his talent in the illusory realm lineage surpassed that of psychic weapons? It was just that he had ess to ample external resources for his psychic weapon lineage. The enigmatic characters in the Ultimate Land stemmed from the same source as the silver parchment¡¯s spearmanship, smoothing his path in spear mastery. ¡­ As time passed, the number of wonders in the mountain range diminished. One day, an explosion reverberated through the mountains, revealing a Primordial Gold mine. Naturally, it attracted the attention of powerful beings vying for its possession. Whoosh. Xu Jingming shattered the barriers of spacetime and materialized near the Primordial Gold mine, swiftly iming it for himself. ¡°It¡¯s Wu Ming!¡± ¡°Wu Ming is here once again, seeking to pilfer treasures!¡± ¡°With his ability to traverse the void in the Ultimate Land, no one can hinder him.¡± These powerhouses could only watch helplessly as Xu Jingming vanished from their sight with just two strides. One of the powerhouses eximed, ¡°What do you think is Wu Ming¡¯s background?¡± ¡°Wu Ming, an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse, hails from Feather Fire City. His mastery of spacetime is unparalleled, capable of traversing the void in the Ultimate Land. I¡¯ve heard he has snatched numerous precious wonders.¡± ¡°Yes, I witnessed the heart-wrenching sight of him snatching the wonder known as the Miniature Abyss.¡± ¡°I, too, saw him seize a radiant-winged wonder.¡± These powerhouses seethed with indignation, yet their hands were tied. ¡°Has no one ever considered joining forces to confront him? A loner like him has amassed an impressive array of treasures.¡± ¡°If a group of powerhouses were to unite against him, he would flee as swiftly as possible. And if only a handful of us were tounch an attack¡­ we wouldn¡¯t stand a chance.¡± ¡°But how can a handful of us not defeat him? He¡¯s an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse, so the disparity in strength shouldn¡¯t be insurmountable!¡± ¡°Wu Ming is an anomaly. I can¡¯t help but wonder if he stumbled upon a formidable wonder or acquired some extraordinary power from those enigmatic characters. In a one-on-one confrontation, he can dispatch an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse in just two or three swift maneuvers. We stand no chance against him with just a mere handful of us.¡± The group of powerhouses engaged in conversation hailed from various dominions and were renowned for their skills. Yet, within the confines of the Ultimate Land, they had encountered an adversary of unparalleled might. ¡­ Xu Jingming stood atop a mountain peak, his gaze scanning the vast expanse of mountains with a perplexed expression. I¡¯ve been in the Ultimate Land for six months, yet in the past month, I haven¡¯t stumbled upon a single wonder. It¡¯s likely that all the wonders within these mountains have already been plundered, Xu Jingming mused, a smile creeping across his face. Nevertheless, I¡¯ve gained considerably. Ever since breaking through the barriers and harnessing the power of the divine rune, Xu Jingming had made it his mission to contend for these treasures. Opportunities were meant to be seized! Take, for instance, the Miniature Abyss¡ªit had undoubtedly aided him in understanding the depths of the Abyssal Void legacy. The more such opportunities he pursued, the greater his chances of ascending to the coveted third realm in the future! I¡¯ve engaged in numerous battles during this time and managed to draw the hostility of many powerhouses. Xu Jingming chuckled. When a mere handful of powerhouses united against him, it was akin to delivering treasures right into his hands! Competition, skirmishes, escape¡­ This period had been rife with excitement, resulting in an umtion of valuable treasures. Recently, I¡¯ve obtained a total of 29 wonders, each varying in worth. Additionally, I¡¯ve acquired 16 third-realm weapons and over 120,000 characters, Xu Jingming reflected, visibly content. I¡¯ve made significant gains, but the crux now lies in¡­ how to make it out of here alive! Xu Jingming was indeed a little puzzled. Over the past six months, he had tirelessly searched for an escape route, whether through his clones within the mountains or those situated in the outer regions. Even in Feather Fire City, Xu Jingming had garnered fame and exchanged ideas with numerous invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses regarding escape strategies. Until now, I¡¯ve never heard of anyone sessfully leaving the Ultimate Land alive, Xu Jingming murmured, shaking his head. If we cannot depart, it means we¡¯re unable to carry these wonders and treasures beyond these boundaries. Even the third-realm weapons we possess will be left behind! Though he couldn¡¯t transport these treasures elsewhere, Xu Jingming believed he had reaped substantial benefits nheless. After all, he had attained the invincible half-step third realm in both schools and had sessfully condensed a divine rune. Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! A flicker of concern crossed Xu Jingming¡¯s face as he sensed a slight tremor beneath his feet, causing the mountain to quake. It wasn¡¯t just his mountain¡ªacross the horizon, the entire mountain range shuddered. Cracks appeared in the distance, emitting a foreboding aura. Observing this phenomenon, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but feel his heart quiver and his legs weaken, prompting him to kneel down involuntarily. At that moment, every living being in the Ultimate Land perceived the invisible yet formidable aura. Overwhelmed, they too dropped to their knees, recognizing the supreme presence representing an Ultimate existence. What¡­ what is that? Xu Jingming wondered, his gaze fixed on the unfolding scene. From the depths of the fractured mountains, a session of towering pces materialized before his eyes. The aura emanating from this pceplexpelled Xu Jingming and the other half-step third-realm powerhouses to raise their heads in awe. Meanwhile, beyond the confines of the Ultimate Land, the 35 towering beings observed the spectacle through the karma of these half-step third-realm powerhouses. Their expressions grew solemn, their hearts ignited with fervor. An opportunity bestowed by an Ultimate being? The third-realm powerhouses couldn¡¯t help but yearn for it with every fiber of their being. They considered themselves incredibly fortunate that an Ultimate entity had graced their spacetime and left behind a chance for them. The truth was that most third-realm powerhouses had never been blessed with the opportunity to encounter an Ultimate existence throughout their entire lives. Chapter 789 - 789 Entering Chapter 789 - 789 Entering They were well aware¡­ This could be the greatest chance of their lifetimes! ¡°We, invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses, have journeyed here from across the infinite dominions, yet none of us can reach the third realm on our own.¡± ¡°To attain the third realm, we must stumble upon a grand opportunity.¡± ¡°Seize the opportunity before us, no matter the cost!¡± With clear vision, these half-step third-realm powerhouses observed the pceplex in the distance, which had ceased rising and now stood stable. The pulsating aura that emanated from it had settled and consolidated, considerably diminishing the pressure. ¡°Hurry!¡±
¡°Let us make haste!¡± Countless half-step third-realm powerhouses rushed forward, while Xu Jingming covered the distance in a single stride, his speed astounding. In just a few steps, he arrived near the pceplex. Dozens of half-step third-realm powerhouses had already gathered near the pceplex, having been the first to reach due to their proximity. Incredible. Xu Jingming marveled at the sight before him¡ªthe courtyard walls of the pceplex loomed tall, their nature seemingly ethereal and indistinct. A subtle aura enveloped the entireplex. The aura pervading the pceplex formed a harmonious whole. Though restrained and stable, its presence evoked reverence upon closer inspection. I¡¯ve encountered third-realm beings before, but their auras were not as formidable as the pressure emanating from this pce, Xu Jingming pondered. I¡¯vee across numerous wonders, varying in value and magical properties. However, whenpared to the pceplex before me¡­ they pale inparison, countless times inferior. An aura stronger than that of a third-realm existence, surpassing even the might of many high-dimensional celestial bodies. Perhaps only the Primordial Star, the Abyss, and a handful of other entities could surpass this pceplex. ¡°Charge!¡± A half-step third-realm powerhouse,posed of fiery mes, led the way towards the main entrance of the pceplex¡¯s courtyard wall. Although the main entrance stood open, Xu Jingming and the others refrained from hasty advances, opting instead to observe cautiously. The fiery half-step third-realm powerhouse was the first to charge through the main entrance, yet as he entered, his form swiftly diminished. Huh? What is happening here? The fiery half-step third-realm powerhouse staggered within the main entrance and stumbled back out in a daze. Upon exiting, his size returned to normal. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Within a span of ten seconds, numerous half-step third-realm powerhouses arrived, descending around the pceplex. Their eyes gleamed with excitement as they observed intently. ¡°Gaining an opportunity bestowed by an Ultimate being is no easy feat.¡± Patience filled their hearts. ¡°Is that City Lord Feike? A highly astute individual; he is refraining from taking rash actions.¡± ¡°Wu Ming has also arrived. He possesses unrivaled expertise in spacetime within the Ultimate Land, yet he shows no hurry to rush in.¡± ¡°Look, it¡¯s General Meteor Nine, the supreme leader of the Nightdream Army!¡± These half-step third-realm powerhouses were also keenly observing. Deep within the mountains, those capable of swift arrival were invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns¡ªsubordinates of the 35 third-realm powerhouses, each an extraordinary individual. Those who had gained recognition during this period possessed impressive abilities. City Lord Feike, an invincible third-realm powerhouse, possessed countless abilities and was renowned for his exceptional skills in the Spacetime Arena. Many third-realm powerhouses sought his participation, and his reputation spanned across multiple spacetimes. General Meteor Nine, the undisputed leader of the Nightdream Army, had umted vast knowledge and was considered the individual with the highest potential to reach the third realm within the army. Wu Ming, a formidable powerhouse from Feather Fire City, was rumored to have been born only 300,000 years ago, yet his strength was already unfathomable. In terms of individual prowess, he was likely the strongest half-step third-realm powerhouse in the Ultimate Land. He¡¯s Wu Ming? A robust figure made of ck metal cast a nce at Xu Jingming. The unrivaled prodigy from Feather Fire City? I heard he hadn¡¯t attained the invincible half-step third realm when he arrived in the Ultimate Land. But now, he can defeat an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse in just a couple of moves? The infinite dominion truly harbors numerous formidable beings. Such a monstrous existence exists, indeed. Wu Ming? City Lord Feike also observed Xu Jingming. By analyzing karma, the timeline, and traces in the void, he collected multifaceted information about Xu Jingming. I¡¯ve participated in sevenpetitions in the Spacetime Arena and encountered many exceptional individuals from various spacetimes. Yet, I¡¯ve nevere across anyone as extraordinary as him. His strength appears to have transcended into a higher dimension. Xu Jingming paid no attention to the other powerhouses since he already considered himself the strongest. His primary concerny with the pceplex before him. Over ten half-step third-realm powerhouses had already rushed toward the main entrance of the pce. Some attempted to scale the walls but were met with failure. Xu Jingming observed the scene, noting that those who managed to climb over the wall had disintegrated into nothingness. As for those who entered through the main door¡­ they stumbled out in a dazed state. This is a maze, a maze formed by those mysterious characters. Upon entering, individuals became trapped within the maze, unable to find their bearings, and inadvertently walked back out. The half-step third-realm powerhouses who failed did not conceal their experiences, as they all shared a simr fate. So, the character maze tests individuals based on these characters, Xu Jingming pondered, promptly splitting out a clone and soaring toward the main entrance of the pceplex. ¡°Wu Ming is approaching.¡± ¡°He¡¯s making a move.¡± ¡°This behemoth has surpassed the limits of the invincible half-step third realm. His strength reigns supreme in the Ultimate Land! With his might, he might be able to break through!¡± Thousands of gathered powerhouses observed the situation. ¡°The pceplex left behind by an Ultimate being isn¡¯t something you can enter solely by virtue of strength. In my opinion, he won¡¯t be able to enter either.¡± The half-step third-realm powerhouses discussed among themselves, hoping to glean insights from Xu Jingming¡¯s experience. As Xu Jingming flew closer to the main entrance, he noticed it expanding in size. It grew a hundredfold, then ten thousandfold, until it reached an unimaginable scale, like a billion times its original size. He felt like a minuscule pebble that had plunged into a unique spacetime. Huh? Xu Jingming eximed in surprise as he gazed ahead. When the main entrance of the pceplex expanded infinitely, Xu Jingming finally beheld countless characters suspended within this peculiar spacetime. I¡¯ve gathered a mere 120,000 characters thus far, but with a single nce, I can see at least ten million characters adrift in this space. Xu Jingming observed as the countless characters swirled around, transforming the world before him into a realm of symbols. Is this the character maze? Carefully scrutinizing the characters, Xu Jingming attempted to navigate forward. Time trickled by, and one after another, half-step third-realm powerhouses took flight to test their luck. Yet, each of them stumbled into the character maze and emerged disoriented. Undeterred, Xu Jingming pressed on within the character maze. The maze adheres to certain patterns. After observing for a mere fifteen minutes, Xu Jingming deciphered the intricate design of the character maze. Following the pattern, he felt the characters ahead of him flow swiftly. And half a minuteter, the torrent of characters vanished entirely. Xu Jingming found himself in a vast garden, having flown beyond the confines of the character maze. ncing back, he beheld the seemingly ordinary main entrance of the pce, along with the bewildered half-step third-realm powerhouses left outside. Witnessing Xu Jingming sessfully pass through the main entrance and enter the pceplex, those half-step third-realm powerhouses were ovee with shock and envy. He seeded, while I failed in my attempt. General Meteor Nine watched from a distance, a tinge of anxiety clouding his thoughts. Being even slightly tardy might result in the opportunities bestowed by the Ultimate existence being snatched away. Whoosh. General Meteor Nine darted towards the main entrance once more. ¡°Hurry, hurry.¡± ¡°Give it a try quickly!¡± Inspired by Xu Jingming¡¯s triumph, numerous observing half-step third-realm powerhouses rushed toward the main door. ¡°Brother Wu Ming, can you share the secret of gaining entry?¡± one of the half-step third-realm powerhouses shouted aloud. He knew the chances of Xu Jingming disclosing the secret were slim, yet he had to make the attempt when it concerned an opportunity left behind by an Ultimate existence. Unperturbed, Xu Jingming paid no heed to those outside. Having received the silver parchment from Lord Louye and dedicating more than 300,000 years to studying its spear techniques, Iid a foundation in advance, propelling me one step ahead. Xu Jingming stood within the vast garden of the pceplex. Since I have taken the lead, I must seize this opportunity! Whoosh. At that very moment, Xu Jingming¡¯s clone outside the pce ventured through the main entrance once again. Search for opportunities. Instantly, Xu Jingming divided into multiple clones, scattering over 500 versions of himself to explore the various areas of the pceplex. ¡­ Beyond the borders of the Ultimate Land, the 35 towering existences had been diligently following the threads of destiny and delving into the timelines of half-step third-realm powerhouses, seeking insight into their experiences and observing the realm. At this moment, all their attention was fixated on Xu Jingming, scrutinizing his timeline and monitoring his every move. Naturally, they could perceive what Xu Jingming saw through the lens of time. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± These third-realm beings were taken aback. ¡°Everything within this pceplex is hazy; I can discern nothing.¡± ¡°I cannot perceive a thing.¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t we catch a glimpse of Xu Jingming despite our unwavering focus?¡± The 35 third-realm powerhouses were vexed. They, too, yearned to uncover the secrets concealed within the pceplex! The strongest Master of Antinight shook his head and uttered, ¡°Each of us possesses the means to evade scrutiny and shield ourselves from spacetime! If the Ultimate existence is unwilling to reveal it to us, no matter our efforts, it shall remain veiled.¡± Lord Louye nodded in agreement. ¡°Clearly, this presents an opportunity reserved for half-step third-realm powerhouses! We may still observe the periphery, but the true essence lies within the pce. We are forbidden from prying.¡± ¡°This Wu Ming disys remarkable talent. He was the first to condense the divine rune and venture into the pce. Perhaps the treasures left behind by the Ultimate existence shall fall into his hands.¡± ¡°That remains uncertain! All possibilities persist until the end.¡± ¡°Behold, another half-step third-realm powerhouse has entered.¡± ¡°There are numerous gifted individuals. Feike has also made his way in; three in total!¡± The 35 third-realm beings observed intently. Unable to seize the opportunities themselves, they could only exercise patience and witness who, in the end, would im the coveted rewards. Chapter 790 - 790 How Do I Get Out? Chapter 790 - 790 How Do I Get Out? As Xu Jingming walked through a corridor, he observed the architectural style, searching for any hidden opportunities. His attention was caught by a courtyard wall in the distance, causing him to be momentarily stunned before swiftly moving closer. This particr courtyard wall was just one among many in the expansive pceplex. Its surface was adorned with densely inscribed characters. Wh¡­ Xu Jingming gazed at the characters. Could these characters form some specialnguage? Could this be a written treatise of sorts? Having spent considerable time studying various characters, Xu Jingming hadn¡¯t fully mastered them, but he had gained some insights into each one. As he beheld the essay formed by the multitude of characters, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t help but think, Even if I don¡¯tprehend it fully, merely reading this essay feels like delving into the power of an infinite source of spacetime. The essay prated Xu Jingming¡¯s mind, revealing countlessyers of spacetime. He witnessed a hand reaching out and enveloping one of the spacetimes, casually flicking it and causing the entire spacetime to change.
¡°This is what it means to manipte spacetime,¡± Xu Jingming murmured. The hand influenced and altered spacetime after spacetime. Gradually, his eyes turned red. I can¡¯t continue watching anymore. I can¡¯t. Xu Jingming turned away, unwilling to read the essay on the courtyard wall again. This essay contains a form of spacetime knowledge more terrifying than any third-realm legacy I¡¯ve encountered. Xu Jingming ceased reading, allowing his mind and consciousness to gradually calm down. The act of reading it threatens my sanity, leading me down the path of gradual madness. ¡­ There¡¯s a small Primordial Star in this garden. In a vast garden within the pceplex, another of Xu Jingming¡¯s clones arrived. The garden exuded beauty, with a small Primordial Star suspended in one location. That little Primordial Star seemed intricately woven into the fabric of spacetime, an integral part of the entire pceplex. This small Primordial Star¡­ As Xu Jingming gazed at the small Primordial Star, profound insights flooded his mind. He had delved into the mysteries of the Primordial Star lineage in his days as an Origin lifeform. However, after falling prey to the corrupting influence of Master of the Abyssal Void, his focus shifted entirely to the Heart Realm lineage. Yet, observing the small Primordial Star at this moment, fragments of Xu Jingming¡¯s past understanding seamlessly merged with his current insights, shattering old barriers. Chi! Chi! Chi! With each breakthrough, scorching white mes engulfed Xu Jingming¡¯s body. His mind and consciousness burned hotter, as if the Primordial Star sought to assimte himpletely. I mustn¡¯t stare any longer. Xu Jingming averted his gaze, ceasing to fixate on the small Primordial Star. Though his mind and consciousness could still endure these enticements, the temptations were bing increasingly intense. What is happening? Whenever I study the opportunities within this pceplex for too long, my mind loses control? Xu Jingming was puzzled. The courtyard wall essay had gradually eroded hisposure, and now even the sight of the small Primordial Star caused him to teeter on the edge of losing control. ¡­ Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Deep beneath the pces, a ck river coursed through the depths. It attracted chaotic, malevolent, and sinful energies, its existence creating an atmosphere of calm and tranquility aboveground. This ck river¡­ Xu Jingming had a clone stationed there. Observing the underground river within the pceplex, he couldn¡¯t help but be reminded of the Abyss. Having acquired the wonder known as the Miniature Abyss, Xu Jingming recognized the ck river as a writhing branch of the Abyss itself. So, this ck river is yet another extension of the Abyss? Xu Jingming managed to maintain hisposure this time, avoiding a loss of control. With his vast knowledge umted from the Abyssal Void lineage, he could delve deeper into the nature of this ck river while remaining lucid. ¡­ The essay on the courtyard wall, the crafted Primordial Star, the underground river, the paintings adorning the hall walls, the mes aze in the alchemy room, the arsenal of 300 swords in the hall¡­ I can observe them from a distance, but I cannot touch them. Xu Jingming discovered this recurring pattern. Even when he approached closely, he couldn¡¯t reach the paintings on the hall walls. Even a painting possessed formidable power. It seemed that even half-step third-realm powerhouses like himself were unable to interact with it. So many spears. Within the arsenal, Xu Jingming stood before a disy of 129 spears. These spears emitted a distinct aura, far more menacing than ordinary third-realm weapons. As Xu Jingming approached within ten feet, an invisible force suppressed him, preventing further approach. His body suffered some injuries from the impact. Any attempt to force his way closer would likely pulverize his body under the overwhelming force. Having conducted a thorough investigation of the entire pceplex, I have uncovered a total of 133 opportunities. However, I can only focus on two locations for prolonged periods. Careful observation of the other areas would inevitably lead to a loss of control. Xu Jingming was certain of this fact. Among the few things that allow me to maintain lucidity during prolonged observation are the underground river within the pceplex and these spears. But now that I possess the wonder known as the Miniature Abyss, the value of the underground river has diminished. Still, Xu Jingming held a fondness for the wonder, as it revealed the true essence of the Abyss. His gaze shifted to the spears. These spears, without a doubt, hold the utmost significance for me within the entire pceplex. I can sense the same aura emanating from these spears as that of the silver parchment¡¯s spearmanship. Among the 129 distinct spear types I¡¯ve observed, my understanding of the silver parchment¡¯s spearmanship has deepened. With that, Xu Jingming withdrew his other clones and directed his attention solely to the spears. He delved into the trajectories of each spear in the timeline, attuned himself to the lingering aura of their strikes, and began to grasp the varied usage of different spears. He became fully immersed. Huh? Other half-step third-realm powerhouses entered the hall and caught sight of Xu Jingming. Wu Ming is studying those spears? City Lord Feike attempted to observe the spears as well and caught a glimpse of a hand firmly grasping one. The formidable aura of spearmanship relentlessly drilled into his mind, causing his thoughts to tremble. These spears aren¡¯t suited for me. City Lord Feike nced briefly at Xu Jingming before departing. Within the pceplexy numerous opportunities, yet not everyone possessed the ability to contemte them for extended periods. ****** Days slipped away, and numerous half-step third-realm powerhouses sought to gain entry. s, the intricate character maze guarding the pce¡¯s main entrance proved a formidable obstacle, thwarting the majority of contenders. Three months psed, and only a mere hundred plus powerhouses managed to breach the pceplex. Inside, over a hundred powerhouses swiftly seized their opportunities, utilizing every precious moment to meticulously study their chosen paths. Outside the pceplex, despondency consumed many of the remaining contenders, their spirits shattered by repeated failures. ¡°Ourprehension of these enigmatic characters is sorelycking if we wish to enter this pceplex. We are clearly outmatched,¡±mented a half-step third-realm powerhouse. ¡°Let us depart. We must devise a n to escape this Ultimate Land.¡± ¡°If we tarry much longer, escape may elude us entirely!¡± Groups of half-step third-realm powerhouses began venturing together, forming parties ranging from a handful to as many as ten or twenty. Gradually, they set off, while a multitude of others persevered outside the pceplex, refusing to yield. I have acquired two wonders and over 10,000 mysterious characters. They far surpass any treasures I have amassed in my entire lifetime. The departing half-step third-realm powerhouses found great contentment. Each wonder within these mountains was an unprecedented treasure in this spacetime, its value immeasurable. To bring even one or two wonders out alive was a remarkable triumph. Sometimes, in treacherous realms, one must curb their greed! ¡­ As time ticked away, the pceplex remained an imprable fortress, while the mountain¡¯s wonders had been thoroughly plundered. Native creatures no longer roamed thend, and an increasing number of half-step third-realm powerhouses yearned to escape. On one border of the expansive Ultimate Land, a vast congregation of such powerhouses assembled, among them Xu Jingming. In the past, he had divided his forces into two teams¡ªone delving into the mountains, the other remaining on the outskirts with North River Boat Master. Now, Xu Jingming himself¡­ intended to make an attempt to depart from the Ultimate Land. After all, his 500-plus clones still resided within the pceplex, which should suffice. ¡°What is happening? No matter how we soar, the spacetime turbulence beyond the Ultimate Land eventually redirects us back here.¡± ¡°Once more, I find myself within the bounds of the Ultimate Land?¡± Half-step third-realm powerhouses employed various methods to traverse the spacetime turbulence beyond thend¡¯s borders. Yet, upon entering, they became disoriented within its chaotic currents, unable to discern their bearings. They would be swept along, bewildered, before being forcibly returned to the Ultimate Land. ¡°I have made countless attempts, yet each time I suffer from Spacetime Disorientation, ending up right back on this soil.¡± Xu Jingming stood still, his brow furrowed in contemtion. ¡°North River.¡± Xu Jingming contacted North River Boat Master within his pocket universe. ¡°I have tried numerous times, as have many invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses. All have failed! None can escape the clutches of the Ultimate Land.¡± ¡°There is no way out?¡± North River Boat Master was taken aback. ¡°Doesn¡¯t that mean we cannot bring the wonders and treasures we have gathered out?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Xu Jingming¡¯s expression grew grave. ¡°Indeed, though these wonders are of great value, we cannot bring them forth at this time. Even our own third-realm weapons are likely to be forever trapped here.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ What a jest. What a jest.¡± Laughter boomed from a distance as an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse chortled. ¡°So much time has psed, yet not a single half-step third-realm powerhouse has managed to flee. Hahaha! We risked our lives for these wonders, consumed by excitement and madness, but in the end¡­ we may all perish within these confines. These treasures shall ultimately return to the embrace of the Ultimate Land.¡± ¡°A cruel jest, indeed. Our tion was in vain.¡± Another powerhouse shook his head in dismay. ¡°If escape eludes us, then we must devise a means of survival within the Ultimate Land. The longer we endure, the more we can glean fromprehending the cryptic characters and wonders,¡± a powerhouse advised. ¡°We may not carry the treasures away, but the knowledge we acquire can be borne in our minds.¡± ¡°We cannot depart from here. Yet, perchance there lies another passage out of the Ultimate Land elsewhere!¡± And with that, a half-step third-realm powerhouse departed. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Half-step third-realm powerhouses made their individual choices, venturing forth to seek an alternative route to emancipation from the clutches of the Ultimate Land. Chapter 791 - 791 Everything Is a Blur (1) Chapter 791 - 791 Everything Is a Blur (1) Only a hundred exceptional individuals from various spacetimes had managed to gain entry into the pceplex. These half-step third-realm powerhouses were renowned for their incredible talents. Each of them chose specific opportunities that resonated with their abilities and focused on unraveling their mysteries. I get it. City Lord Feike¡¯s gaze fixated on the intricate characters inscribed on the pce courtyard wall, absorbing their patterns and discerning the fluctuations in spacetime they represented. He saw the hand above spacetime. City Lord Feike, a distinguished figure in the scientific lineage, had received invitations from third-realm beings to partake in the Spacetime Arena for multiple teams. His fame in the arena was unmatched. Regarded as one of the most talented half-step third-realm powerhouse among countless spacetimes, City Lord Feike employed his scientific research methods to decipher the enigmatic characters. Though he couldn¡¯t fullyprehend their meaning, he discerned significant information by recognizing the patterns they formed. This essay contained boundless knowledge, capable of transcending timelines and propelling one into the third realm. The characters melded in City Lord Feike¡¯s mind, taking the shape of a bird. Buzz!
A divine rune of a Flying Bird materialized between City Lord Feike¡¯s brows, emanating a mysterious force that influenced spacetime and encircled his body. City Lord Feike¡¯s formidable physique underwent a remarkable transformation, elevating his strength to an unprecedented level. The limits of his power shattered as he inched closer to the third realm. Only by condensing the divine rune can it be considered as attaining basic mastery. City Lord Feike¡¯s eyes widened with astonishment. The benevolent Ultimate existence had bestowed upon us the legacy of the divine rune lineage, significantly increasing the chances of reaching the third realm. With a wealth of knowledge amassed over the years, City Lord Feike realized that condensing the divine rune brought him a step closer to his goal. In the past, bridging the gap between the half-step third realm and the third realm seemed insurmountable, a vast chasm impossible to traverse. However, the divine rune lineage acted as a chain, spanning this chasm. Though treacherous, it provided a path¡ªone that, if followed with determination, could lead to the other side and the true attainment of the third realm. The journey to the Ultimate Land has yielded abundant gains, granting me basic mastery through the divine rune. City Lord Feike¡¯s eyes glistened with tears of hope. After years of longing, he finally glimpsed the possibility of reaching the third realm. No wonder Wu Ming could effortlessly traverse spacetime, striking down invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses with a few swift blows. Wu Ming had already condensed a divine rune prior to entering the pceplex. City Lord Feike¡¯s eyes remained steady andposed. Although Wu Ming has surged ahead on this path, he is merely in the lead temporarily. I possess the potential to catch up. And so, City Lord Feike delved further into the essay on the courtyard wall, countless characters surfacing in his mind, eager to be explored. ¡­ Beyond the Ultimate Land, 35 towering figures observed the unfolding situation from a distance. Though unable to ess the pceplex¡¯s opportunities through karma or the timeline, they could monitor the progress of the half-step third-realm powerhouses. ¡°Three of them have already condensed divine runes,¡± Feather Fire Lord said with a smile, naming Wu Ming, City Lord Feike, and Cloud Sky Traveler. ¡°Merely by aplishing this, their chances of reaching the third realm have increased significantly. It may not be long before we witness the emergence of one or two more third-realm powerhouses in our spacetime.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not as simple as that,¡± a cold voice emitted from a ck figure of light. ¡°Condensing the divine rune merely grants them a glimmer of hope. To truly break through? Hmph, Feather Fire, you ought to know how arduous it is.¡± Master of Antinight interjected softly, ¡°I wonder why the Ultimate existence chose to leave behind this ce. Was it solely to leave behind a legacy? Already, three half-step third-realm powerhouses have gained basic mastery. How many living beings will they impart it to?¡± Connoisseur chimed in, ¡°Observe how even those half-step third-realm powerhouses on the periphery of the Ultimate Land, unable to find an exit, are studying the characters.¡± ¡°After a prolonged study, they will certainly gain something.¡± ¡°In my estimation, the wonders and the pceplex itself might be illusory. These characters, however, serve as the foundation! They are the true opportunity bestowed upon them by the Ultimate existence.¡± Casual chatter filled the air among the 35 third-realm powerhouses. Through the eyes of the half-step third-realm powerhouses, they observed and studied the characters. Each one among them could effortlessly condense a divine rune through their analysis. However, condensing a divine rune held little meaning for them. The divine rune lineage¡­ in its early stages, was inferior to a genuine third-realm existence. As for advancing to theter stages? The scattered nature of the characters perplexed the third-realm beings. These characters are dispersed, limiting their value. Only whenbined do they yield aplete legacy, the most precious of all. As the highest-ranking being present, Master of Antinight had already deduced that these characters undoubtedly formed aprehensive legacy. Yet, it appeared that the Ultimate existence had no intention of bestowing it upon third-realm powerhouses like them. ****** Instantly, the Ultimate Land fell into a profound calm. The natives ceased their attacks, while the half-step third-realm powerhouses outside the pceplex found themselves unable to depart. They had no choice but to devote their time to studying the characters and wonders before them. The 100-plus powerhouses in the pceplex were focused on the opportunities. In a hall. Xu Jingming¡¯s gaze fixated on the spears, the 129 distinct spears holding a profound allure for him. Each spear resembled a world waiting to be explored, beckoning for meticulous contemtion. Chapter 792 - 792 Everything Is a Blur (2) Chapter 792 - 792 Everything Is a Blur (2) The images appeared before him, showcasing the figure¡¯s mastery over 129 separate spears. I can¡¯t see it clearly, but I can sense the charm. Xu Jingming instinctively extended his hand, and the Psychic Staff wonder transformed into one of the spears. Holding it firmly, Xu Jingming began to imitate the figure¡¯s technique. Channeling the charm he perceived, Xu Jingming demonstrated his psychic spearmanship, causing the hall¡¯s lighting to flicker intermittently. He seemed to vanish and reappear at will, as if transcending the boundaries of space and time. The spear in Xu Jingming¡¯s hand assumed the form of another spear, and he continued his imitation. Over the past six months, he had transformed the Psychic Staff wonder into 129 different spears. Through diligent observation and imitation, he sensed that this method yielded the highest efficiency. Whoosh.
Following the spear¡¯s lead, Xu Jingming transformed into a me, swiftly piercing through over half of the hall and reappearing at the opposite end. Surprise filled his face. I understand now! I finally understand! Xu Jingming eximed in pleasant astonishment. He gazed at the 129 spears with a mix of excitement and surprise, realizing that they were invaluable treasures. Each spear technique held a purpose beyond merely defeating enemies. These were not techniques for killing but rather for tempering the mind! These are 129 mental-tempering spear techniques. Feather Fire Lord, in creating the Eight Directions Map, believed that the eighth realm, the Great Freedom realm, represented perfection. However, he was mistaken. Mental tempering is an endless journey! At this moment, spear techniques flooded Xu Jingming¡¯s mind. The 129 spear techniques intertwined and exerted their influence on his thoughts and willpower from various angles. It felt as if Xu Jingming had shed his old self and emerged as a butterfly from a cocoon. The essence of psychic spearmanship lies not in defeating foes, but in forging the mind and body. Xu Jingming could vaguely discern the will of the enigmatic figure. Individual strength equated to invincibility! True invincibility! Buzz~~~ As Xu Jingming¡¯s mind and will underwent a transformation, the 129 spears in the hall resonated with a vibrant hum. They quivered, and each spear shattered into countless characters. Every spear among the 129 consisted of numerous characters, mere symbols rather than tangible weapons. In this instant, the myriad characters unleashed by the shattered spears soared toward Xu Jingming, surging into his being. Boom! Boom! Simultaneously, the 129 spears dissipated, transmuting into over a billion characters. Within a brief span, an immense multitude of characters inundated Xu Jingming¡¯s body, momentarily overwhelming his senses. His thoughts came to a halt as his mind strained to absorb the flood of information contained within the characters. ¡­ As a torrent of character information flooded Xu Jingming¡¯s being, the entire Ultimate Land quaked with intensity. ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡± Countless half-step third-realm powerhouses, who had been engrossed in studying wonders and characters, felt the tremors reverberate through thend. Their astonishment grew as they witnessed the gradual dissolution of the once boundless territory. Even the distant mountains crumbled before their eyes. ¡°My wonders, no!¡± gasped these half-step third-realm powerhouses, horrified to witness the wonders they had fiercely vied for disintegrating. ¡°The characters, too, are dissipating!¡± Desperately clutching at the enigmatic symbols, they watched in dismay as the characters, like ethereal wisps, vanished into nothingness. The half-step third-realm powerhouses could do nothing to retain their grip on them. All they could do was bear witness to their disappearance as if they had never existed. Land, mountains, characters, wonders¡ªeverything dissolved into thin air. Even the grand pceplex crumbled away. ¡°My treasures,¡± North River Boat Mastermented in his pocket universe, his wonder disintegrating before his anxious and indignant eyes. ¡°Wu Ming, the wonder and characters are vanishing. What should I do?¡± Meanwhile, Xu Jingming remained seated cross-legged, seemingly unaffected by the chaos surrounding him. His entire mind and consciousness were wholly consumed by the influx of characters, leaving him with no energy to attend to the external world. In that very moment, the wonders and mysterious characters he carried also began to dissipate. It was fated that these treasures could not be taken beyond this realm. All their struggles had been in vain. ¡°Our bodies, too, are dissipating?¡± Countless half-step third-realm powerhouses recoiled in terror as the effects of the world¡¯s dissolution intensified. Their physical forms eroded relentlessly. ¡°We¡¯ve fought within the Ultimate Land for so long, only to gain no treasures and now face death here?¡± ¡°We will all perish! We will all perish!¡± Helplessly, these half-step third-realm powerhouses could only observe as one after another, they disintegrated into oblivion. The native creatures, hidden in the void, emerged one by one. They nced towards the distant pces before sumbing to dissolution themselves. As they faded, they transformed into characters that, too, eventually vanished. Everything proved as transient as a bubble, destined to burst and disappear. The pceplex crumbled away, taking with it all opportunities. ¡°Are we destined to perish?¡± City Lord Feike, noticing the wonders and mysterious characters he had obtained dissolve, felt his own body dissipating. He cast a reluctant gaze at the essay etched on the ruined courtyard wall. ¡°The opportunity has passed! I shall no longer have a chance to study it, but to haveprehended even a fraction¡­ is already a tremendous opportunity! From this world, I can only take away knowledge!¡± As the pces copsed, the bodies of the half-step third-realm powerhouses disintegrated. Huh? Amidst their dissipation, these powerhouses caught sight of Xu Jingming in the distance. Xu Jingming was surrounded by an endless swarm of characters, ceaselessly flowing into his body and being absorbed. Moreover, his own form remained intact, refusing to dissipate. ¡°He¡¯s not fading away?¡± ¡°Wu Ming isn¡¯t dissipating?¡± It wasn¡¯t just the hundred-plus powerhouses within the pceplex who witnessed this sight. Many half-step third-realm powerhouses, who had persisted in waiting outside, also met the same fate. Yet, they beheld the one lone figure whose body remained intact¡ªWu Ming! Everything was dissipating, except for Wu Ming! ¡°He¡¯s discovered the true opportunity.¡± ¡°Wu Ming has stumbled upon a colossal chance left behind by an Ultimate being!¡± The powerhouses seethed with envy and jealousy, consumed by their longing to take his ce. A deluge of character information inundated Xu Jingming¡¯s being, causing his mind and consciousness to suddenly ease. It was then that he cautiously parted his eyes, taking in his surroundings. More than half of the Ultimate Landy in ruins. Countless living beings had been eradicated. The wonders, characters, and the once majestic pceplex vanished, leaving only fragments of half-step third-realm weapons, armor, wings, and sundry remnants adrift in the vast expanse of space. They¡¯re all dead? Xu Jingming and his clones on the periphery exchanged nces from a distance. Even North River Boat Master, concealed within his pocket universe, had met his demise. Chapter 793 Price

Chapter 793 Price

The two Xu Jingmings cast their eyes around, and the vast Ultimate Land vanished like a mirage, as though it had never existed. As expected of the Ultimate existence who created the Heart Realm, Xu Jingming thought. With the dissipation of the Ultimate Land, the suppressive forces that governed it vanished as well. Xu Jingming''s invisible power naturally swept through the expansive area, swiftly collecting all the weapons, armor, wings, and other items. Under the watchful gaze of the 35 beings from the third realm, none of them dared to interfere or snatch anything away. These so-called third-realm weapons were crafted by third-realm beings like them¡ªsomething they could easily fashion. To them¡­ the weapons that suited them best were the most valuable. I''ve gained quite a lot this time, Xu Jingming pondered, examining himself. A multitude of characters flooded into Xu Jingming''s mind and consciousness, gradually forming into 129 spears. These spears were merely a manifestation of the legacy. Xu Jingming understood that this legacy could be called the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls. This legacy had been left behind by the Ultimate existence who had created the Heart Realm¡ªa psychic weapon spear technique. With this legacy, I have a chance of reaching the third realm or even surpassing its limits, Xu Jingmingprehended. As for bing an Ultimate existence? Even the four Ultimate beings did not possess the ability to nurture one. The birth of each Ultimate existence entailed countless hardships, and their knowledge had reached an unimaginable level, leading them to forge a new evolutionary path and push it to its ultimate conclusion. And him? It seemed as though he had cultivated rapidly, but in truth, he had merely followed in the footsteps of his predecessors. Whether it was the Abyssal Void lineage or the psychic weapon lineage, he had learned them from those who came before him. With this limited knowledge, he was far from establishing a new evolutionary path. For instance, the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls were but one of the many techniques mastered by the Ultimate existence of the Heart Realm! Reaching the limit of the third realm was already the culmination of this legacy. I, Xu Jingming, am already content with attaining the third realm as a feeble human from Earth, Xu Jingming mused. However, nothing in this worldes without a cost. What appears to be a tremendous opportunity actually carries an immense price. Xu Jingming''s expression grew solemn. After acquiring the legacy left behind by the Ultimate existence, Xu Jingmingprehended the price he had to pay. Why would an Ultimate existence take such a liking to me for no reason? It''s only fair to pay a price. There is still time to pay the price¡ªan Abyssal Era. Just as Xu Jingming lost himself in thought, the distorted spacetime surrounding himpletely dissipated. The towering existences, all 35 of them, could now observe Xu Jingming clearly. Whoosh. Xu Jingming felt the shifting of spacetime, and he found himself instantly transported to a new location. Huh? Xu Jingming nced upward and was met with an overwhelming and ominous aura that stretched out before him. Indistinct figures loomed in his vision, their forms difficult to discern clearly. How many of these figures are there? Xu Jingming strained his eyes but could only make out three of them. The familiar Lord Louye, Feather Fire Lord, and an unfamiliar being from the third realm. "I am Mujin''s master." The unfamiliar figure smiled, though a touch of destion clung to his expression. "You may call me Watercloud." "Senior Watercloud." Xu Jingming immediately recognized the other''s identity¡ªhe was the master of his good friend, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord. He bowed respectfully, sensing Senior Watercloud''s goodwill. Feather Fire Lord radiated a luminous glow as he grinned. "The one who ultimately seized the opportunity hails from Feather Fire City. Haha, well done, Wu Ming." "Senior Feather Fire Lord, had you not sent me in, I would not have obtained this opportunity," Xu Jingming spoke with reverence before turning to Lord Louye. "Senior Louye, I owe my current position to your support. I am grateful." Lord Louye never expected this oue. He never anticipated that the silver parchment would grant Xu Jingming an advantage in the selection of the Ultimate Land. "It is all a matter of fate," Lord Louye replied with a smile. "Perhaps this was all within the Ultimate existence''s expectations." Of the 35 third-realm beings present, only three revealed themselves to converse with Xu Jingming. The others remained silent. Among them was Connoisseur Grandpa Xu, who observed the proceedings without any intention of intervening. "Wu Ming." Suddenly, a voice resounded. Xu Jingming turned his gaze toward a towering figure bathed in cyan light, obscuring his face. The towering figure peered down at Xu Jingming. "Out of all the beings who entered, only you obtained that great opportunity. I wonder if you can tell me what kind of opportunity it was?" "Senior," Xu Jingming humbly replied, "I dare not divulge the opportunities bestowed by the great Ultimate existence." "Antinight!" Feather Fire Lord interjected. "The Ultimate existence chose only Wu Ming. The other half-step third-realm powerhouses who entered have vanished into nothingness. Do you not understand the intentions of the Ultimate existence?" "Master of Antinight is flirting with death," Connoisseur Grandpa Xu stated. "I am merely engaging in conversation. I believe that if the Ultimate existence is unwilling, Wu Ming won''t be able to speak even if he desires to," Master of Antinight replied. As a third-realm powerhouse in this spacetime, he had lived countless years and desired to take that final step. Xu Jingming remained calm as he stated, "Indeed, I cannot divulge this, Senior Antinight." He was well aware that he had to pay the price for epting this legacy. He would not perish within the uing Abyssal Era¡ªthe Ultimate existence who had created the Heart Realm would not allow it. This Wu Ming possesses quite the patron. Master of Antinight observed Xu Jingming and sensed his confidence. He even vaguely perceived that¡­ if he were to interfere and disrupt the ns of the Ultimate existence, he would undoubtedly face punishment. The other third-realm powerhouses refrained from revealing themselves or uttering a word upon encountering Xu Jingming. They did not wish to be overly entangled with him. Fear gripped them. They had no desire to meet their demise. Normally, they were immortal beings, and with their esteemed status, encountering an Ultimate existence was a rarity in their lives. However, willingly involving oneself in matters orchestrated by an Ultimate existence could prove perilous if not cautious. Only the four Ultimate existences held the power to truly instill fear in the hearts of third-realm beings across the boundless expanse of spacetime. "Wu Ming, you are free to depart," Feather Fire Lord dered. With a flick of his hand, he teleported Xu Jingming back to the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. "I envy Wu Ming greatly. He has captured the attention of an Ultimate existence. If he can develop safely, he may well be a top-notch third-realm existence in the future." "In order to attain something, one must pay the corresponding price. Everything is fair." "I advise you to maintain your distance from Wu Ming. It''s all too easy to meet one''s end if you get too close." The 35 Ultimate existences engaged in conversation for a brief while before swiftly departing. ¡­ South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. With a single wave of Feather Fire Lord''s hand, Xu Jingming traversed a vast distance and returned to the dominion. I''m back. Xu Jingming felt as though everything that had unfolded was but a dream. He had obtained a great deal, but with it came greater responsibilities. I''ve also acquired numerous weapons, armor, and treasures. Xu Jingming gazed at the spoils of war he had garnered¡ªthe possessions left behind by the vast number of half-step third-realm powerhouses who had entered the Ultimate Land. These were all brought in by the half-step third-realm powerhouses. Only those not generated by the Ultimate Land could withstand its copse. Finally, they ended up in Xu Jingming''s hands. These are all third-realm weapons. Xu Jingming gestured, and a portion of the weapons materialized before him. Over a thousand third-realm weapons floated in front of him, rendering him astonished and almost numb. Every half-step third-realm powerhouse yearns for a suitable third-realm weapon that can enhance their abilities in every aspect. And this time, they lost their clones and the weapons that suited them best. Xu Jingming inwardly sighed. If his clone were to dissipate and he lost his psychic spear, he would surely feel the consequences. With such an immense number of third-realm weapons at my disposal¡­ I fear even third-realm existences would pale inparison, Xu Jingming mused. These weapons vary in value, but they were all refined by third-realm powerhouses. Xu Jingming inspected the weapons and was suddenly struck by inspiration. Weapons from various schools share certain simrities with psychic weapons. The Ultimate existence granted me the opportunity to acquire such a wide array of third-realm weapons because he wanted me to study different weapon types, in order to gain a deeper understanding of the psychic weapon lineage. Xu Jingming had gleaned a measure of insight from the legacy and swiftlyprehended the Ultimate existence''s intentions. Whoosh. Xu Jingming took a step and returned to his quarters on Myriad Star Ind. I must study diligently. In preparation for the wager following the Abyssal Era, I must enhance myself as swiftly as possible. Xu Jingming assumed a cross-legged position in his chamber, entering a state of tranquility as he meticulously delved into the newly acquired legacy, the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls. ¡­ The exploration of the Ultimate Land left a profound impact. As the Ultimate Land crumbled, countless half-step third-realm clones perished, their weapons lost. News swiftly reached their ears¡ªa half-step third-realm powerhouse named Wu Ming had emerged as the ultimate victor of the Ultimate Land''s opportunity. It was rumored that he now possessed the vast multitude of weapons and treasures left within its confines. "What?" Gumo stood dumbfounded upon hearing the news. Gumo, too, had ventured into the Ultimate Land alongside hispanions. However, his own clone had met a swift demise on the second day, falling victim to the relentless assaults of native creatures without reaping any rewards. How could it be that amidst the presence of countless invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns, it was Wu Ming who ultimately seized the opportunity within the Ultimate Land? Could it be possible that he had evenid im to the multitude of third-realm weapons and treasures? Gumo found it utterly inconceivable. Though Gumo had long recognized Xu Jingming''s formidable potential, the participants in the Ultimate Landpetitionprised an extensive array of powerhouses under themand of third-realm beings. Wu Ming had not particrly stood out among them. And yet, prior to entering the pceplex within the Ultimate Land, Wu Ming could dispatch an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse with a mere two or three strikes? The more information Gumo received, the more incredulous he became. If he desires to end my life, it''s likely he wouldn''t even require a single strike. He can simply bring about my demise through karma? Chapter 794 Visiting Wu Ming

Chapter 794 Visiting Wu Ming

How did Wu Ming be so powerful? Gumo found some relief in the situation. Luckily, I sensed his incredible potential and found a way to extend some kindness to the human race. He ought to be grateful for the customized miniature universe I arranged for their migration. As long as I keep my distance, he probably won''t trouble my Void Celestials, right? Gumo pondered to himself. It couldn''t be helped; the Void Celestials had shed with humans for far too long, umting numerous grudges. Gumo was already content that they could coexist from a distance. ¡­ In Feather Fire City. When the Ultimate Land copsed and countless half-step third-realm powerhouses vanished, only Xu Jingming remained unscathed. Moreover, a vast multitude of characters surged into his body. Many half-step third-realm powerhouses bore witness to this spectacle, so news spread like wildfire! It reached Feather Fire City with exceptional speed¡ªeven Gumo became aware of it. "I nurtured my weapon, Ten Directions Thunder Hell, for over ten Abyssal Eras. Through karma, I can ascertain that it now resides in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion! To be exact, it''s on Myriad Star Ind where Wu Ming resides." A single-horned creature swept its gaze across the invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns gathered around. "Through karma, I can confirm the whereabouts of my two third-realm weapons as well. They too are on Myriad Star Ind," another white-winged being chimed in. "Mine too." "All of them are on Myriad Star Ind." These invincible Abyss Sovereigns, possessing numerous weapons and treasures, were quite wealthy. However, when venturing into the Ultimate Land, they brought weapons that best suited their needs. This time, their clones perished in the Ultimate Land, and the most fitting weapon was lost there. "A total of 825 friends are attending this gathering. We''ve all assembled here to discuss how we can retrieve our weapons!" a figure cloaked in gray robes and ck mist dered. "There''s no doubt that our lost weapons are all on Myriad Star Ind, in the possession of Wu Ming! Everyone, tell me how we should retrieve them from him." "Wu Ming won''t easily return these third-realm weapons and treasures to us." "Numerous half-step third-realm powerhouses from various factions converged at the Ultimate Land. Feather Fire City is just one of them. The number of third-realm weapons and treasures he has acquired is immeasurable. Our thousand-plus items mean nothing to him. I believe he would give them away for the sake of friendship." "Yes, he probably has over a million weapons and treasures! Even if he gives away a thousand, so what? They wouldn''t suit him like they suit us." "Don''t delude yourselves. If Wu Ming looks down on us and refuses to hand them over, what will we do?" "Wu Ming possesses immense strength, surpassing us in one-on-onebat. Now that he has obtained a tremendous opportunity in the entire Ultimate Land, why would he show interest in us?" "We can try negotiating. Even if we have to purchase them at their true value, it should be eptable. Finding a third-realm weapon that suits us isn''t easy." "But what if Wu Ming deliberately raises the price by several times?" "With over 800 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns joining forces, we won''t allow Wu Ming to take advantage of us." "We may not be able to defeat him individually, but with ourbined strength, he won''t be able to stop us!" Some of the present powerhouses voiced their thoughts, while others observed coldly from the sidelines. Everyone was eager to join the gathering, having already made their decision. "Very well, since no one objects, we shall embark together. Over 800 powerhouses will converge upon Wu Ming, a disy of our profound respect for him. We shall adhere to the n, employing courtesy before resorting to force. Our utmost effort shall be dedicated to resolving this matter through negotiation," dered the figure draped in gray robes and ck mist. "We represent nearly half of Feather Fire City''s invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns. I trust that Wu Ming will be discerning when it is time to yield." "Let us proceed." Swiftness held significance in times of war. Without dy, these powerhouses departed from Feather Fire City and headed to South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. Feather Fire City teemed with half-step third-realm powerhouses, but the number of invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns was meager. Hence, when these formidable beings set off, their departure went rtively unnoticed, causing littlemotion. Whoosh! Each possessing unique strengths¡ªmasters of the Heart Realm, the Mother Stream, and the Abyss lineage¡ªthey swiftly journeyed together. The South Pavilion 3609 Dominion shall be within our reach shortly, contemted the 800-plus powerhouses, each harboring their own thoughts. Contacting so many powerhouses with the sole purpose of reiming the third-realm weapons? Hmph, there is a high likelihood that they are after the opportunities left behind by Ultimate beings. Ultimate beings will not interfere in the battles between half-step third-realm powerhouses like us. If only I could acquire a fraction of the opportunities left behind by an Ultimate being, my chances of ascending to the third realm would multiply. Within the Ultimate Land, I have deciphered countless enigmatic characters, sensing a path that transcends time itself. Wu Ming must possess an even greater opportunity. Thoughts of this nature swirled within them, yet none dared to voice them aloud. Their im was solely to retrieve the third-realm weapons, but in truth, they were invincible at the half-step third realm. They possessed extensive knowledge, and the disparity between the most suitable weapon for them and a slightly inferior third-realm weapon was marginal. Lonely and invincible for far too long, the third realm held the greatest allure. Scattered and mysterious characters offered them a glimmer of hope. As for Wu Ming¡ªwho had attained the greatest opportunity within the Ultimate Land¡ªhow immense was that opportunity? They dared not entertain hopes of obtaining everything, but acquiring even a sliver of opportunity could potentially alter their fates. "Let us proceed from here." Invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses of the Abyss lineage and the Mother Stream lineage discovered a peculiar path through the Abyss, assisted by the Heart Realm teleportation of theirrades. In a mere three hours, over 800 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns arrived at the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. "We are nearing Myriad Star Ind." Their sights were set upon Myriad Star Ind. ¡­ "What''s happening?" The other three half-step third-realm Ancient Tree World Lord, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, and North River Boat Master sensed a disturbance in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. After all, there were only a limited number of invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns in Feather Fire City, and most of them were acquainted with Ancient Tree World Lord. So many invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns have gathered here? Curiosity piqued, Ancient Tree World Lord and North River Boat Master followed the pull of karma, cautiously probing the surroundings outside of Myriad Star Ind. A staggering total of 825 figures caused both the Ancient Tree World Lord and North River Boat Master''s hearts to tremble. Feather Fire City usually houses around 1,000 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns. Are half of them present here? Who can withstand theirbined might? Ancient Tree World Lord, North River Boat Master, and the others dared not reveal themselves. Although Xu Jingming could vanquish invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses in one-on-onebat within the Ultimate Land, he had to retreat when faced with the alliance of eight to ten invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses! And now, more than 800 individuals were moving together? It was a terrifying sight to behold! ¡­ "Myriad Star Ind, we have arrived!" A gathering of 825 figures emerged, transcending distant spacetime to converge outside the magnificent Myriad Star Ind. As the bustling trading hub of the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, Myriad Star Ind regrly weed a multitude of high-dimensional beings formerce and exchange. "Who are these people?" Over 800 unfamiliar powerhouses stood before their gaze. Observing from afar, more than 100,000 high-dimensional beings within the trading area held their breath. The overwhelming presence of invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns sent shivers down their spines. Just witnessing the scene from a distance filled them with dread. The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Meng Tian were not oblivious to the gathering. They made their way to the edge of the ind, casting their attentive gazes upon the 800-plus formidable beings sheltered beneath the ind''s protection. "What sort of high-dimensional beings are these?" Redmond whispered via voice transmission. "I don''t recognize any of them." "I know a few," Spacetime Ind Lord responded with a grave expression. "They are renowned invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns. Judging from their auras, I believe all 800-plus individuals are invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns." The five of them wore solemn expressions. Abyss Sovereigns were already entities of dread, embodying the pinnacle of the Abyss Sacrifice discipline, each wieldingmand over aplete Abyssal domain. Invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses were even more scarce! Every single one of them held unimaginable umtions. Within the vast dominion under the influence of Feather Fire Lord, there were less than 2,000 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns in total. Almost half of them had gathered here. "Everyone, everyone." Suddenly, a voice resounded, piercing through spacetime. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord tore through the fabric of reality and smiled at the assembly of over 800 powerhouses. "What brings you all to our dominion? If there is a matter at hand, feel free to let me know. Mobilizing such a formidable force seems unnecessary." At that moment, Ancient Tree World Lord and North River Boat Master dared not reveal themselves. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord disyed a measure of courage. After all, as a personal disciple of a third-realm existence, he boasted numerous connections within Feather Fire City. Usually, everyone deferred to his authority. However, on this day, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord''s confidence wasn''t unwavering. Over 800 terrifying beings had the potential to obliterate his clone with a mere leakage of their aura. With my Master protecting me, at the very least, my life will remain intact. It is moments like these that call for bravery. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord steeled himself. Ancient Tree World Lord and the others refrained from revealing themselves out of fear that all their clones would be annihted. "Naturally, we are here today to pay a visit to Brother Wu Ming," dered the figure cloaked in gray robes and ck mist, leading the assembly. "Brother Wu Ming has brought great honor to Feather Fire City within the Ultimate Land. We havee to offer our respects in person." ¡­ On Myriad Star Ind. Xu Jingming was in seclusion. He immersed himself in the profound study of the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls, the legacy bestowed upon him by the Ultimate existence. Having already achieved a breakthrough within the pceplex and undergone a transformative experience, Xu Jingming had garnered the recognition of the Ultimate existence, receiving this extraordinary legacy. In possession of theplete legacy, a spark of inspiration ignited within Xu Jingming. Thus, upon his return, he immediately withdrew from the world''s affairs and dedicated himself entirely to the pursuit of knowledge. This is but a psychic spear technique of the third realm. If I can truly master it, I shall ascend into the third realm, mused Xu Jingming with a fervent heart, his focus unwavering on the task at hand. Suddenly¡ª A faint inkling washed over him¡ªthe sensation of formidable auras approaching Myriad Star Ind. The sheer number of them was overwhelming, already encroaching upon Xu Jingming''s warning line. "Jingming, Jingming!" The dean, Tower Master, and the others anxiously reached out to contact him. "Father-inw." Meng Tian''s voice resounded with concern. Never before had they encountered an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse, so how could they not be struck with panic in the face of over 800 such beings and Abyss Sovereigns? "Hmph." Frustrated, Xu Jingming abruptly halted his studies and was confronted by the sight of numerous formidable beings surrounding Myriad Star Ind. In an instant, he vanished and materialized beside the dean and the rest, who anxiously awaited him at the ind''s edge. "Jingming!" The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Meng Tian caught sight of Xu Jingming. "Leave it to me." Xu Jingming''s expression betrayed his dissatisfaction. Being interrupted while immersed in profound insights could hardly put one in a pleasant mood. "Brother Wu Ming." The assembled figures, led by the gray-robed individual emanating ck mist, smiled and addressed Xu Jingming, saying, "Today, we havee with the sole purpose of paying you a visit." Chapter 795 Sharing the Opportunity

Chapter 795 Sharing the Opportunity

Xu Jingming raised his hand, causing a total of 109 third-realm weapons to descend upon the scene. Carefully chosen from a vast array of weapons and treasures, they were the perfect selection for constructing a protective formation around Myriad Star Ind. As rays of light burst forth, an assortment of dazzling, otherworldly sights unfolded before the astonished eyes of the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Meng Tian. In the blink of an eye, Myriad Star Ind underwent a dramatic transformation! Countless high-dimensional celestial bodies encircled the ind, justifying its name as Myriad Star Ind. "Stay within. Do not venture out," Xu Jingmingmanded before soaring away from Myriad Star Ind on his own. The release of numerous treasures was intended to shield the ind''s inhabitants from the perils of conflict. "How many third-realm weapons did he unleash in an instant?" Tower Master eximed, still in disbelief. "What is Jingming''s current level of strength?" the dean whispered involuntarily. "Exceedingly formidable. Otherwise, over 800 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns wouldn''t have rallied against him," Redmond replied, equally astounded. Recalling how Xu Jingming was once insignificant when his son, Tejano, aided him, Redmond couldn''t fathom how Xu Jingming had ascended to this position. Regrettably, Tejano failed to be a high-dimensional existence and passed away when his lifespan expired. Like Xu Jingming, Redmond''s rtives were no longer around. Considering Jingming''s strength, he might really be able to revive them, Redmond thought to himself. He also missed his wife and Tejano. ¡­ Xu Jingming found himself under the watchful gaze of more than 800 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns. As he unleashed a multitude of weapons and treasures to fortify Myriad Star Ind, their hearts quivered slightly. Even though they were aware that Wu Ming had acquired all the third-realm weapons and treasures in the Ultimate Land, witnessing it firsthand still stirred a sense of excitement within them. "So, this is how you choose to pay me a visit?" After flying out of Myriad Star Ind, Xu Jingming cast a cold nce at the 825 figures before him. "You didn''t bother sending a karmic voice transmission and instead came straight to my home world?" "This is also a show of respect for you, Brother Wu Ming," said the gray-robed figure shrouded in ck mist. "I also have a clone in Feather Fire City. If you had any business, you could have visited me there. Why go through all this trouble toe here?" Xu Jingming''s gaze bore into them. These 825 powerhouses keenly observed Xu Jingming''s every word and action. Wu Ming is still trying to act tough, even with all of us gathered here? What does it matter if he obtained an opportunity bestowed by an Ultimate being? An Ultimate being wouldn''t stoop down to deal with mere half-step third-realm powerhouses like us. Haha, even if we were to perish at the hands of an Ultimate being, it wouldn''t be in vain. No matter how great an opportunity is, it takes time to cultivate it into strength. The Ultimate Land has just dissipated, and Wu Ming has only recently acquired his opportunity. He should recognize the situation when the 825 of us join forces. These powerhouses held contempt for Xu Jingming''s bold stance. "We are here because we sensed, through karma, that the third-realm weapons we lost in the Ultimate Land have ended up in your possession, Brother Wu Ming," said the gray-robed, ck-misted figure with a smile. "The number of third-realm weapons you have acquired is immeasurable. Among the 825 of us, we possess barely a thousand weapons and treasuresbined. We wonder if you would be willing to return them to us." "To you, Brother Wu Ming, it may be inconsequential, but to us, it holds great significance. If you are willing to return them, we shall certainly remember this act of friendship." The 825 powerhouses fixed their gaze upon Xu Jingming. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord had already withdrawn to the sidelines. He sensed, to some extent, the malevolent intentions of the 825 powerhouses. They had arrived at Myriad Star Ind without prior notice and demanded the return of their weapons from Wu Ming right off the bat. This is not the way to retrieve their belongings. If they genuinely sought to reim them, they should have sent a prior message, granting Xu Jingming sufficient time to prepare before discussing the matter of the weapons. Storming over to someone''s home world in such a manner is simply uneptable. "Return?" Xu Jingming gazed at them intently. "Among the 800-plus individuals gathered here, each of you holds either invincibility at the half-step third realm or the esteemed title of Abyss Sovereign. Your fame echoes throughout the vast dominions surrounding Feather Fire City. Are these weapons the reason behind your assembly?" "Yes," replied the gray-robed figure enshrouded in ck mist, nodding. "Finding a suitable third-realm weapon remains an arduous task." "If I were to return over a thousand third-realm weapons to you, would you depart peacefully and vow never to set foot in the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion again?" Xu Jingming inquired, a faint smile gracing his lips as he studied them. In an instant, a powerhouse spoke up. "Brother Wu Ming, our journey to this ce is a rare asion. Apart from retrieving our weapons, we also wish to engage in a convivial gathering, exchanging ideas with you." "Indeed, we have delved into the enigmatic characters found within the Ultimate Land. Of course, yourprehension surpasses our own. Nheless, I believe that the exchange of ideas among all 800 of us would prove beneficial." "The path of evolution is riddled with challenges, and the sharing of insights benefits us all." These powerhouses chimed in one after another, radiating enthusiasm and kindness. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord had quietly retreated to the safety of Myriad Star Ind. "Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, what''s going on?" The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, Meng Tian, and the others remained perplexed. They possessed no knowledge of the Ultimate Land or the intentions of these powerhouses. All they perceived was an underlying sense of malevolence. "Wu Ming had acquired a monumental opportunity granted by an Ultimate being," Thearch Dragon Ind Lord gravely conveyed through a voice transmission. "These 800-plus invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns are evidently pressuring Brother Wu Ming to share a portion of his fortunes with them, despite iming to desire an exchange." "What?" The dean and the others suddenlyprehended the unfolding situation. "They will stop at nothing to seize an opportunity for ascension to the third realm," Thearch Dragon Ind Lord voiced his concerns. "Will Wu Ming be in peril with over 800 powerhouses joining forces?" Redmond inquired through a voice transmission. "Yeah." Thearch Dragon Ind Lord''s voice transmission continued. "In one-on-onebat, Wu Ming could easily vanquish an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. However, with over 800 individuals uniting their strengths, the resulting might is beyond fathomable!" The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Meng Tian felt their nerves tighten. To their understanding, an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse and an Abyss Sovereign were figures of absolute dread. Over 800 individualsbining their forces? They peered out. At that moment, Xu Jingming stood alone amidst the vast expanse, confronting the daunting assembly of more than 800 powerhouses. ¡­ "I understand why you''vee," Xu Jingming stood confidently in the void, his gaze fixed upon them. "There''s no need for pretense. You seek not just the return of your third-realm weapons, but also a share of the opportunities I''ve obtained." "We, too, came across numerous mysterious characters within the Ultimate Land. It appears that the great Ultimate existences allowed us to study them." "If you are willing to extend your generosity, we shall be grateful. Surely, you would prefer to have 825 more friends." These powerhouses no longer concealed their true motives. Third-realm powerhouses feared the opportunities bestowed by Ultimate existences, refraining from bullying the weak to acquire them. However, invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns like themselves had long been trapped at a bottleneck. They had no such qualms. "Apologies, but the weapons I acquired in the Ultimate Land are my spoils of war. There is no justification for their unconditional return," Xu Jingming replied firmly. "If you desire weapons, you may purchase them from me. However, I am currently upied with pressing matters and must enter seclusion for cultivation. Perhaps we can discuss the matter of weapon acquisition a million years from now." "As for sharing the opportunity¡­" Xu Jingming shook his head. "If you were unable to seize the opportunity within the Ultimate Land, it only serves to highlight your unworthiness outside!" The expressions of the 825 powerhouses subtly shifted. Wu Ming''s unyielding nature left them unsettled. "Wu Ming!" Amidst the assembly, Xu Jingming recognized a familiar figure¡ªit was Sovereign Yaming. Sovereign Yaming bellowed angrily, "Even if you do not wish to share it today, you shall do so! We are not here to negotiate; you have no choice!" "No choice?" Xu Jingming''s gaze bore into him. "Sovereign Yaming, why do you not seek refuge within your Abyssal space and live out your wretched existence? How dare you confront me so boldly? Have you grown weary of life?" Sovereign Yaming harbored deep animosity toward Xu Jingming. Thus, he hesitated not to partake in the joint expedition to the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion! He believed that only by aligning himself with the group would he stand a chance at survival. "Wu Ming, we are aware that you possess numerous scattered clones," the gray-robed figure with a shroud of ck mist spoke coldly. "Furthermore, your ability to traverse spacetime obstructions far surpasses our own. But even if you manage to escape, can your species elude us?" "You are stooping so low merely for an opportunity?" Xu Jingming scoffed. "As expected of Abyss Sovereigns! Of the 825 present, 798 are Abyss Sovereigns, and 27 are invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses." Indeed, the number of Abyss Sovereigns far surpassed that of invincible half-step third-realm beings. "Using my species as leverage is a despicable act. While I expect such behavior from Abyss Sovereigns, it is disappointing to witness 27 invincible half-step third-realm beings stoop to such levels," Xu Jingming''s gaze swept over the invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses. Xu Jingming held little regard for Abyss Sovereigns who relied on Abyss Sacrifices. However, he held some admiration for those who reached invincibility at the half-step third realm through their own efforts. "Brother Wu Ming, we have long been confined within our limits. This opportunity is our sole chance to reach the third realm. All we ask is for you to share it with us," implored an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. "If you deny us this opportunity, you can''t me us for taking action." Others chimed in, voicing their collective stance. "Hahaha¡­ Only 27 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses this time. It seems that most invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses do have a bottom line." Xu Jingming chuckled. "But as for you, you''re despicable and shameless to the core." "Wu Ming, you''re too naive," Sovereign Yaming said. "There''s no room for notions of despicability or shamelessness in this world; strength is the only currency. The 825 of us have united here. We possess superior strength, and so you must share it with us, whether you wish to or not!" Xu Jingming nodded slightly. "Indeed, it all boils down to strength." Casting a sweeping gaze upon the 825 figures before him, Xu Jingming shook his head gently. "What a pity. Feather Fire City is home to fewer than 2,000 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns, and now nearly half of them will meet their demise at my hands." Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Meng Tiandu stood in stunned silence. "You¡­" The 825 figures found it inconceivable. "Weren''t you all eager to witness the immense opportunity I''ve obtained?" Xu Jingming''s gaze locked onto them. "Very well, I shall fulfill your wish!" Chapter 796 One Against 825

Chapter 796 One Against 825

Just as Xu Jingming finished speaking, he split into a total of 825 Xu Jingmings. It was fortunate that he had brought back all the clones he had sent to the Ultimate Land; otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to send out such arge number of clones at once. If he had only 300 to 500 clones, each clone''s mission would have been more challenging. "What does he want?" "It doesn''t matter how many clones he has. He''s from the Heart Realm lineage. They are all controlled by the same mind and consciousness. With 825 clones using ordinary moves simultaneously, his capabilities are limited." "Could it be that he intends to use all 825 clones to confront us at once?" These invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns found it hard to believe. They were well aware of the advantages and ws of the Heart Realm. "I will make sure each one of you fully experiences my opportunity," Xu Jingming said, looking at them. "Haven''t you always longed for it? Well, enjoy it then!" "Be alert!" The 825 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns remained extremely vignt as they prepared for the uing challenge. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Meng Tian on Myriad Star Ind also watched attentively, unwilling to miss a single moment. Their eyes were fixed on the 825 Xu Jingmings, who suddenly burst into mes. The mes appeared to move slowly, but in reality, they transcended time and space. The moment they emerged, they prated the bodies of every invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse and Abyss Sovereign. "Enjoy it!" Xu Jingming showed no mercy. "Wh¡ª" These invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns were on high alert, but they were still instantly struck and prated by the mes emanating from Xu Jingming''s clones. As the mes prated their bodies, they felt an indomitable force shatter their physical forms and consciousness. It was a power from a higher dimension¡ªthe power of the third realm! Back when Xu Jingming had just condensed a spear-shaped divine rune, his clone armed with an ordinary weapon was alreadyparable to an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. However, after studying in the pceplex, his strength had grown exponentially, and his mind and consciousness had undergone a transformation. Having obtained theplete legacy of the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls, he integrated his fragmented insights and began to rapidly improve. Even though these invincible half-step third-realm beings and Abyss Sovereigns had joined forces to interrupt his seclusion, Xu Jingming''s strength had greatly increased since he first condensed the spear-shaped divine rune. As a half-step third-realm powerhouse, I can wield the power of the third realm. Xu Jingming couldn''t help but be amazed at the Ultimate existence. It was akin to a cosmic legend among lower-dimensional lifeforms employing higher-dimensional powers with a lower-dimensional body! The interim cosmic legend stage significantly increased the chances of bing a higher-dimensional lifeform. The same principle applied to the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls. If one could grasp the power of the third realm in advance, their likelihood of reaching the third realm was naturally much higher. This power was truly a dimensional-reducing strike against these invincible half-step third-realm beings and Abyss Sovereigns. "We were mistaken." "We made the wrong bet. It is beneath the Ultimate existence to attack us, but the opportunities he provided are not easily obtained." "Is this the power of a third-realm powerhouse?" The mes conjured by Xu Jingming''s clones consumed the Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm beings. In an instant, their bodies, minds, and consciousness were reduced to ashes. Nothing remained except for their weapons and other inanimate objects. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The energy surged through the empty space. The once fearsome assembly of 825 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns had vanishedpletely, leaving behind only floating weapons and lifeless remnants. "Are they all dead?" The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Meng Tian stood in stunned silence. "One against 825?" "H-How is this possible? How can he possess such immense strength?" Thearch Dragon Ind Lord found it increasingly difficult to fathom. Having a deep understanding of the terrifying nature of the Abyss Sovereign level, he found the sight before him beyond belief. "Using his own body as a weapon to execute psychic moves? Not only did he obliterate their consciousness, but their bodies as well? None of the 825 powerhouses could withstand a single strike?" Xu Jingming had not even utilized a weapon; the proficiency of his clone''s spearmanship alone exhibited such overwhelming power. ¡­ Meanwhile, within the influence of Feather Fire City, numerous invincible half-step third-realm beings and Abyss Sovereigns observed the unfolding battle through their spiritual connections. "What? He singlehandedly eliminated 825 opponents? Effortlessly?" "Impossible!" "I suspected he was formidable, but this level of strength? It surpasses that of a mere half-step third realm!" These powerful beings were left dumbfounded. He had decimated 825 individuals on his own. It should be noted that Feather Fire City''s sphere of influence housed no more than 2,000 invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereignsbined. Based on this, Xu Jingming alone could overpower the entire collective. "I''m relieved I declined the invitation to join. I had a feeling that opportunities granted by an Ultimate existence wouldn''te without a steep price." Abyss Sovereigns eximed in relief. "I refused to participate from the start because I despised resorting to such underhanded methods. I just never anticipated Wu Ming to be this extraordinarily powerful," murmured an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. "ording to his ims, nearly half of Feather Fire City''s nearly 2,000 invincible half-step third-realm beings and Abyss Sovereigns have fallen to his hands. It seems he has no intention of sparing their clones, but instead aims to annihte thempletely." "I''m thankful I stayed out of it." The invincible half-step third-realm beings and Abyss Sovereigns who had refrained from participating were both astounded and relieved. They could spectate from the sidelines, but they harbored no desire to be enemies of Xu Jingming. It was terrifying! How could they possibly contend with someone who could singlehandedly crush 825 opponents? ¡­ Xu Jingming effortlessly collected the weapons and objects left behind by the 825 powerhouses with a wave of his hand. He remained unfazed by the oue, fully expecting it. He possessed mastery over third-realm powers, a level where the timeline couldn''t be pried upon. While the other powerhouses were unaware of Xu Jingming''s true strength, they deduced from his performance in the Ultimate Land that he would flee when faced with arger number of opponents. Only Xu Jingming himself knew the truth. The insights he gained within the pceplex after acquiring the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls had vastly improved. With Xu Jingming''s nature, he abhorred senseless ughter, but he held a deep reverence for the human race. Threatening the annihtion of humanity was an affront beyond his tolerance. That was why he stated that nearly half of them would meet their demise. Whoosh. Xu Jingming flew back to Myriad Star Ind. "Jingming." The dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Meng Tian regarded Xu Jingming with a mixture of emotions. They desired to speak, yet struggled to find the right words. "Wu Ming, have you already attained the third realm?" Thearch Dragon Ind Lord couldn''t resist asking. "You obliterated 825 individuals¡­" "If I had reached the third realm, I wouldn''t have simply eliminated them but could''ve instantaneously wiped out all their clones," Xu Jingming replied. "I am still a considerable distance away from the third realm, though not too far." The transformation of his mind and consciousness within the pceplex had propelled Xu Jingming forward on the evolutionary path by leaps and bounds. Xu Jingming understood that once he achieved a fundamental grasp of the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls, he would reach the third realm. It might sound straightforward, but in reality, only a handful of half-step third-realm powerhouses throughout the vast expanse of space and time had sessfully condensed a divine rune. Xu Jingming was the sole individual deemed worthy of cultivating this legacy. The requirements for such an inheritance were incredibly stringent. "Not far from the third realm?" Thearch Dragon Ind Lord''s heart convulsed. Could Wu Ming truly possess such confidence in attaining the level countless half-step third-realm powerhouses yearned for? If any other being had made such a im, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord would dismiss it as mere boasting. However, after witnessing Xu Jingming''s decimation of 825 powerhouses, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord couldn''t help but believe in Xu Jingming''s words. "Jingming," Redmond couldn''t help but inquire, "are you on the verge of reaching the third realm?" "Father-inw, are you truly about to reach the third realm?" Meng Tian was even more astounded. "Doesn''t that mean you can bring back¡­" Xu Jingming gazed at Meng Tian and nodded, a smile adorning his face. As he delved into the depths of the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls, profound insights flooded his mind. He harbored unwavering confidence in attaining a fundamental mastery. However, the Ultimate existence had presented him with this opportunity as part of an Abyssal Era wager. "They shall all be resurrected," Xu Jingming dered with a smile. "That''s marvelous!" Meng Tian was ted. "Jingming is on the cusp of the third realm?" The dean, Ind Lord, and Tower Master were overwhelmed with astonishment. Was the human race about to give rise to a third-realm entity? The invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns were dispatched effortlessly by Xu Jingming, eradicating any doubt they held regarding his words. "Brother Wu Ming, did I hear you correctly? Are you stating that half of Feather Fire City''s invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns will perish? Will you obliterate them entirely?" Thearch Dragon Ind Lord couldn''t help but inquire. "I can tolerate other conflicts, but those who threatened the human race deserve death," Xu Jingming responded calmly. In the past, Xu Jingming could endure having his treasures snatched or his clones vanquished in battle. After all, the destruction of a clone was a trifling matter in a confrontation between powerhouses. However, when an entire species was at stake, it became a matter of life and death. "These Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses possess various means of self-preservation, including multiple clones. Can you truly eliminate them?" Thearch Dragon Ind Lord found it difficult to believe. "Alone, I cannot eliminate all 825 of them, but I am confident in one-on-onebat," Xu Jingming stated. "I will exert myself and hunt them down one by one until they are eradicated." Thearch Dragon Ind Lord''s heart quivered. "In truth, some Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses have sought mercy through me," Thearch Dragon Ind Lord disclosed. "They are willing to agree to anything if you spare their lives." Xu Jingming peered towards Feather Fire City in the distance. Through the threads of karma, he discerned that over 100 powerhouses from Feather Fire City had approached Thearch Dragon Ind Lord''s clone, beseeching for assistance. "I gave them an opportunity, but they failed to cherish it. "Instruct them to get their affairs in order swiftly! Time is running out for them!" With those words, Xu Jingming split into a figure, traversing spacetime with a whoosh. Armed with the foundation of third-realm strength, he effortlessly traversed vast distances. Xu Jingming''s speed far surpassed that of invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns. Even if they desired to flee, escape was an impossible feat! Chapter 797 A Calamity

Chapter 797 A Cmity

Xu Jingming effortlessly entered the Heart Realm, breaking free from the constraints of spacetime and engaging in an incredible long-distance teleportation. In the Ultimate Land, where thews suppressed others of simr power, Xu Jingming possessed the ability to traverse the void. Now in the outside world, Xu Jingming moved with ease. He targeted a distant location, swiftly passing through numerous Abyssal spaces, until he arrived in the Heart Realm of that area. Huh? Sovereign Kangbe, the ruler of thisyer of the Abyssal space, looked up in surprise. Is that Wu Ming? Xu Jingming didn''t pause for a moment, continuing his remarkable teleportation across vast distances. Phew! Sovereign Kangbe breathed a sigh of relief. It seems he''s merely passing through. Thank goodness I didn''t head to the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion! Many Abyss Sovereigns had gone to the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, with nearly half of those within Feather Fire City''s influence involved. Sovereign Kangbe, however, exercised caution and refrained from participating. This cmity is a disaster for Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm beings, Sovereign Kangbe pondered. There''s no escaping it for those caught up in this catastrophe! ¡­ Sovereign Yaming, his body covered in a blood-red robe, stood firmly on the ground of his realm within the Abyss. Chi! Chi! Chi! All lifeforms in this Abyssal space, from the mighty Abyss Overlords to the feeble newborn Abyssal demons, sensed the arrival of impending death. "No!!!" "Who wants us dead?" "Who is it?" Countless demons within the Abyssal space despaired, yet they were utterly powerless to resist. They were crushed and transformed into pure energy. Within a matter of seconds, only Sovereign Yaming remained in thisyer of the Abyss. The energy released from the countless disintegrated beings transformed the spatialyer into a tempest of power. These Abyss Overlords possess clones elsewhere, allowing them to evade this cmity, Sovereign Yaming silently acknowledged. Although he could easily y an Abyss Overlord, he couldn''t eliminate them across distant spacetime. He came so quickly. Sovereign Yaming nced up, his senses tingling with the unmistakable karma of Wu Ming charging toward him. Out of the 825 targets, I''m his primary objective? He must hold me in high regard. Escape was futile; he had dispersed numerous clones throughout the area. Looks like I''m really going to meet my end, Sovereign Yaming mused. I once wondered how I''d meet my demise. Would it be due to a treacherous perilous zone? Punishment from a being of the third realm, perhaps? Or some unknown cmity? But I never expected to fall at the hands of another half-step third-realm powerhouse. Sovereign Yaming chuckled, his tone self-deprecating. Whoosh! A figure traversed spacetime, materializing within the Abyssal space. It was Xu Jingming, causing expressions of countless Abyss Sovereigns and formidable half-step third-realm powerhouses to change. "You''re here?" Sovereign Yaming raised his gaze to meet Xu Jingming''s. "Among the 825, you''re the first," Xu Jingming stated, eyeing him intently. "I''m honored to hold the top spot." Sovereign Yaming sighed. "You traveled from the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion to my Abyssal space in a mere 30 seconds. Your speed surpasses our own by far. Oh, by the way, I have one final question. Can I still survive? Is there any room for negotiation?" Xu Jingming extended his hand, conjuring an illusory spear. "Trying to buy yourself some time?" Sovereign Yaming''s expression froze. "I can see your clone charging toward Feather Fire Mountain in Feather Fire City," Xu Jingming remarked. Feather Fire Lord had established a rule forbidding battles on Feather Fire Mountain, so if Sovereign Yaming could reach it, he could ensure temporary safety. Of course, habitation on Feather Fire Mountain was prohibited, and there were time limitations. But if he could cling to life a little longer, circumstances might change. Naturally, Sovereign Yaming made a beeline for Feather Fire Mountain. "You won''t make it in time," Xu Jingming dered, gripping his spear. "I''ve recently mastered a new spearmanship technique and need to test its power." Sovereign Yaming stared at Xu Jingming, his expression grave. Having cultivated to this level, he didn''t fear death, but he yearned to live. He desired existence as an Abyss Sovereign who could revel in boundless freedom for a little while longer. Xu Jingming brandished his spear, transforming into a radiant beam of light. As the luminance soared skyward, it grew increasingly dazzling. Its might multiplied a thousandfold, before ultimately piercing through Sovereign Yaming''s body! Sovereign Yaming bore witness to it all, helpless to dodge or resist. He could only stand there and endure the blow. I can''t evade or deflect. I''m undoubtedly done for. Is this the might of a third-realm powerhouse? Sovereign Yaming felt the terrifying radiance pierce through his body, surpassing all expectations. In this Abyssal space, his body perished instantly. Yet, his consciousness remained active, as his clones across the other dominions shared the same experience. "Crossing through spacetime, perish!" With an overwhelming strike, Xu Jingming''s power transcended the boundaries of distant spacetime¡ªguided by the intricate web of karma¡ªand pinpointed Sovereign Yaming''s hidden clone nestled deep within a treacherous zone. The rules governing that perilous realm proved feeble against the might of Xu Jingming. Normally, the potency of a powerhouse''s attacks would diminish significantly when traversing through karma. The further the distance, the greater the decrease in power. Yet, my strength¡­ It has defied the constraints of spacetime, precisely targeting its mark. Astonished, Xu Jingming marveled, I am able to transmit 30% of my strength! Were I to be a true being of the third realm, my power would likely remain formidable even after traversing great spans of distant spacetime, wouldn''t it? Xu Jingming found it quite surprising that the decrease amounted to a mere 30%. "Pfft." "Pfft." "Pfft." Like a luminous spear, this beam of light pierced through the fabric of spacetime¡ªguided by the intricate threads of karma¡ªand eradicated Sovereign Yaming''s clones scattered across various domains. No matter where Sovereign Yaming sought refuge, this radiant beam remained inescapable. The final surge of brilliance materialized within Feather Fire City, impaling Sovereign Yaming''sst remaining clone, who raced frantically towards Feather Fire Mountain. The clone''s survival until this point was owed to the restrictivews imposed by Feather Fire Lord in Feather Fire City. Even Xu Jingming''s might was stifled here, reduced to a mere 20% of its true strength. Nevertheless, the demise of Sovereign Yaming was secured. "No¡ª" Sovereign Yaming gazed towards the distant Feather Fire Mountain, seething with fury. Why does Feather Fire City possess such potent suppression? Why must our flight be painfully sluggish, dying our arrival at Feather Fire Mountain? Sovereign Yaming met his demise. With the death of his final clone, Sovereign Yaming''s existence was extinguished entirely. Every trace of his life within the vast expanse of spacetime was obliterated by Xu Jingming. "Yaming has perished." "Wu Ming was not deceiving us. His intent to eradicate us utterly is genuine. Yaming was his foremost target!" The Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses spiraled deeper into panic. They had once clung to the hope that Wu Mingcked the capability to traverse spacetime and vanquish their countless clones. However, it became abundantly clear that in a head-to-head confrontation, Xu Jingming''s power possessed the capacity to traverse distant realms, annihting their duplicates with his quasi-ultimate spearmanship. "Everyone, we must devise a means of survival." "We must exhaust every avenue avable." These Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses racked their minds for solutions. Their clones within Feather Fire City too hastened their journey towards Feather Fire Mountain. Once they ascended Feather Fire Mountain and enjoyed the protection of Feather Fire Lord, safety would be within reach. "Hurry, hurry." "We must hasten our pace. Wu Ming''s assault persists." Driven by urgency, the Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses raced towards Feather Fire Mountain. Fortunately, their usual dwelling cesy in close proximity to this sanctuary. Yet, as they made their way to Feather Fire Mountain, they felt the unmistakable demise of one Abyss Sovereign after another. Buzz. Their eyes bore witness to an Abyss Sovereign, not far in the distance, being engulfed by a radiant beam of light before crumbling into nothingness. Sovereign m Dove¡ªgone. Sovereign Demon me¡ªfallen. Sovereign Hundred Swallow Phoenix¡ªlikewise perished¡­ As they hastened towards Feather Fire City, an Abyss Sovereign met theirplete demise every few minutes, intensifying their growing restlessness. Feather Fire Mountain drew near at an elerated pace! "Quickly, make for the mountain." In this desperate moment, their sole desire was to have a clone take refuge upon the summit. Bang! The figures in the forefront darted towards Feather Fire Mountain, only to be repelled by an imperceptible force. "What is happening?" The group of Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses, hurtling forward, found themselves taken aback. A coiled serpent materialized at the base of Feather Fire Mountain. It was none other than Feather Snake, Feather Fire Lord''s esteemed disciple and the overseer of Feather Fire Mountain. "Master has given hismand," Feather Snake dered, peering down upon them. "Feather Fire Mountain is presently sealed. No outsider shall ascend its slopes." "Brother Feather Snake, why would you seal the mountain at this critical juncture?" "Brother Feather Snake, you must devise a means to grant us passage to the summit." The Abyss Sovereigns implored, their anxiety palpable. Feather Snake regarded them with an icy gaze. "Master''s orders leave me no choice." "When will the mountain''s seal be lifted?" inquired an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. "It shall be removed at the discretion of Master," Feather Snake replied with a shake of the head. "As for now, the duration of the mountain''s seal remains uncertain." "You''re condemning us to certain death!" cried out an Abyss Sovereign in panic. "Why would Feather Fire Lord do this? He has always shownpassion to the weak and treated us fairly. Why is he aiding Wu Ming now?" "He''s deliberately showing favoritism to Wu Ming!" Anxiously, the Abyss Sovereigns voiced their concerns. Throughout the years, Feather Fire Lord had been renowned for his benevolence and equity. "Favoritism?" Feather Snake peered down at the group of Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses, a disdainful sneer on their face. "Even if you manage to survive on the mountain for a while, ording to Feather Fire Mountain''s regtions, all living beings must descend once their time is up. At that point, death will still im you! In that case¡­ do not squander your time. Merely await your demise at the mountain''s base." With those final words, Feather Snake vanished, dismissing them. In the eyes of Feather Snake, this group of beings were but the dying remnants. "The mountain is sealed?" There was nothing they could do. "Feather Snake speaks the truth. Even if we temporarily ascend the mountain, we shall be expelled when our time is up. If we wish to survive, we must rely upon ourselves," dered an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse before turning and departing. Helpless, the Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses could only leave. Meanwhile, at Xu Jingming''s residence in Feather Fire City''s inner district¡­ Xu Jingming gazed in the direction of Feather Fire Mountain. The mountain is sealed? He nodded in acknowledgment. Originally, I intended to stand guard at the mountain''s base after obliterating their other 825 clones! Once they were expelled, I would eradicate them one by one. But it seems there''s no need for such effort. Neen down, time to move on to the next. With that, Xu Jingming closed his eyes. To him, this was yet another form of cultivation. Studying psychic spearmanship was one path of cultivation, but so was the act of killing! ¡­ Time passed, and an atmosphere of panic gripped the entire domain under Feather Fire City''s influence. Countless half-step third-realm powerhouses realized that the Abyss Sovereigns and their half-step third-realm counterparts, once ustomed to unrestrained authority within the area, now faced an unparalleled catastrophe. They fell one after another. 100, 200, 300¡­ Countless denizens of Feather Fire City watched in hushed silence as the cmity unfolded before their eyes. Chapter 798 Enlightenment in the Abyss

Chapter 798 Enlightenment in the Abyss

Abyss Sovereigns possessed incredibly high realms from the start. They were favored by the will of the Abyss and experienced growth in all aspects of strength. Naturally, they utilized the resources granted by the Abyss to enhance themselves. Some among them had also cultivated the Heart Realm lineage and possessed numerous clones. Why is Wu Ming so powerful? I''ve chosen the wrong path this time! Xu Jingming swiftly eliminated an Abyss Sovereign of the Heart Realm lineage, who had over a thousand clones, by manipting spacetime and karma. There was another Abyss Sovereign¡ªhailing from the Mother Stream lineage¡ªwho delved into the depths of the Mother Stream. I must run, flee as far as possible! If I can distance myself enough, the transmission of strength will greatly diminish, increasing my chances of survival. Wu Mingcks proficiency in the Mother Stream lineage, preventing him from reaching the true depths achievable by my lineage. Whoosh. The Mother Stream stretched out limitlessly. As one ventured deeper, the infiltration became more arduous. This particr Abyss Sovereign disyed remarkable skill in navigating the Mother Stream lineage. Continuously prating the depths, each advance through spacetime brought about an increase in depth. Flee! Flee! Push forward! Despite the difficulty, the Abyss Sovereign persisted in diving deeper. In the distance, faint beams of light came into view. Am I nearing the bed of the Mother Stream? "Pfft." An imperceptible force¡ªguided by karma¡ªshattered the barriers of spacetime, obliterating the clonepletely. Xu Jingming''s power reached the third realm, transcending time and space. No matter how far the Abyss Sovereign was, escape was impossible. The hindrance of the Mother Stream held no sway over him. ¡­ "Great Master of Antinight, I have faithfully served in the Nightdream Army. Please grant me a chance to live," pleaded the clone of an invincible half-step third realm powerhouse, adrift in the boundless dominion as he arrived in the territory of Master of Antinight. Having been expelled from the Nightdream Army earlier today, he now kneeled before the towering edifice, beseeching Master of Antinight. A sturdy figure, d in ck metal, emerged from the door of the towering structure. Observing the kneeling invincible half-step third realm entity, he spoke icily, "Master of Antinight merely expelled you. If you persist in pestering him, you shall faceplete annihtion." "General Meteor Nine, we have known each other for so long. Please grant me a chance to live," implored the invincible half-step third realm entity. "I cannot assist you. Depart swiftly, for if you remain, you risk incurring the wrath of Master of Antinight, leading to your demise!" The ck metal figure nced at him before turning back to reenter the towering building. General Meteor Nine was in a foul mood, having managed to gain entry into the pce within the Ultimate Land but failing to condense a divine rune. The invincible half-step third realm being gazed at the structure before him, unwilling to waste any more time. Rising to his feet, he departed. Even someone like Master of Antinight refuses to protect me? Is it because of the Ultimate existence? The invincible half-step third realm being pondered to himself. One can contend for the opportunities bestowed by the Ultimate existence, but once the decision is made, any further attempts to vie for it¡­ would be toying with death. Whoosh! An unseen force traversed the vast expanse of spacetime, swiftly passing through his body. The invincible half-step third-realm being copsed lifeless. In a towering edifice, a pair of eyes observed this spectacle and followed the trail of energy to spot Xu Jingming''s numerous clones in Feather Fire City. This Wu Ming¡­ He ought to know he''s a member of my Nightdream Army, yet he shows no mercy. Hmph, he cares naught for my existence. Wu Ming, Wu Ming¡­ Who granted you such audacity? The Ultimate entity? Master of Antinight was the unspoken strongest being in this spacetime; he was naturally filled with arrogance. Wu Ming''s actions did not bring him joy. Nevertheless, Master of Antinight perceived a sense of peril. We cannot meet an Ultimate entity even if we desire it, but he has deliberately left behind an opportunity. Why would he do so? Master of Antinight pondered silently. Though he did notprehend the true intentions of the Ultimate entity, he knew one thing with certainty: Do not thwart the Ultimate entity''s scheme! If he were to provoke the Ultimate entity, he himself would vanishpletely. He might even be erased from the collective memories of all living beings. Oh, Wu Ming, being entangled in the plot of an Ultimate entity is an opportunity, yet it is also fraught with danger, Master of Antinight contemted. ¡­ "I am willing to offer this Mother Stream Egg as sacrifice." Within the Abyssal domain, an Abyss Sovereign presented his treasure¡ªa colossal egg containing a faintly evolving world within. "I have but one request¡­ I beseech the great Abyss to shield me from Wu Ming''s pursuit." The Abyss Sovereign looked up at the massive phantom of the Abyss, his eyes filled with entreaty. The Mother Stream Egg held immense value. Through this sacrifice, an Abyss Overlord could ascend to be an Abyss Sovereign! It was a cherished offering for the will of the Abyss. Swoosh! The Abyssal apparition that had already descended shrunk abruptly and hastily retreated, vanishing entirely. The Abyss Sovereign stood there, dumbfounded by the sight. Do you not desire the Mother Stream Egg? All I seek is survival. Can you not withstand the pursuit of a half-step third-realm entity? The Abyss Sovereign found it inconceivable. Nevertheless, the Abyssal will had withdrawn, paying him no heed. There are typically two reasons for being spurned by the Abyssal will. Either itcks the capability to fulfill the request, or the sacrifice is deemed insufficient. The Abyss Sovereign scoffed at himself. Though the power wielded by the Abyssal will was fearsome, it was not omnipotent. Regardless of the reason, it is clear that I shall not survive. The Abyss Sovereign observed in silence. I have lingered at my limits for far too long. The opportunities possessed by Wu Ming were too enticing for me to resist. I took a gamble, and now I have lost. The Abyss Sovereign nced upwards and beheld a figure hurtling through the air¡ªit was Xu Jingming. "Now it is your turn." ****** Within three days, these Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm beings pondered countless strategies to elude Wu Ming''s relentless pursuit. In the end, Xu Jingming managed to y 823 out of the 825! Merely two survived. There are still two remaining, and I find myself unable to eliminate them, Xu Jingming mused as he strode across the icy expanse of the Abyss, scanning the distance for hisst two targets. My power is sufficient to ovee the barriers of spacetime and chase them down, yet I cannot end their lives. One is Sovereign Youyue, and the other is Jimo Voyager. From afar, Xu Jingming could sense their presence. Sovereign Youyue harbored a hidden clone somewhere obscure within the Abyss¡ªa humble wooden hut served as its inconspicuous abode, concealing Sovereign Youyue within. I can perceive through karma that he resides within that wooden hut, yet my powers are entirely thwarted by its very structure! I am unable toy a finger on Sovereign Youyue at all. Xu Jingming furrowed his brow. If a third-realm powerhouse were to intervene deliberately, they could naturally impede his progress. Could this wooden hut truly obstruct my powers? Once, I teleported through the Heart Realm to reach that very wooden hut, only to discover it had vanished upon my arrival. Xu Jingming shook his head slightly. Then there is Jimo Voyager, concealed within a pce nestled at the depths of the Mother Stream. My strength cannot breach the barriers of that pce, and even my clones are unable to locate it beneath the Mother Stream. I had believed I could eliminate all 825 of them, yet the oue reveals that¡­ the future remains uncertain. Variables will always arise. Xu Jingming could only temporarily ept this oue. I must approach the future with a measure of reverence. Xu Jingming gazed at the surging river before him. The river spanned vast and wide, its waters hosting floating ice floes akin to myriad beings adrift in the River of Destiny. They struggled against the relentless current, rising and falling in their battle for survival. Seated cross-legged, Xu Jingming brought the massacre to a halt. Throughout this period, he wielded his psychic spearmanship relentlessly, iming numerous insights along the way. However, he had yet to pause and reflect upon them. At this moment, Xu Jingming sat in meditation beside the river, within the Abyssal Icefield, sorting through his revtions. Once he started organizing his insights, he became utterly absorbed! With a wealth of inspirations already at his disposal, the onught of the 825 powerhouses had interrupted his seclusion. Now, having gained insights from this experiment in bloodshed, he naturally continued his contemtion. This time, none dared disturb him! ¡­ Feather Fire City buzzed with activity. Amidst a gathering of half-step third-realm powerhouses, conversations revolved around the recent cmity. "Out of the 825 Abyss Sovereigns and invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses, a staggering 823 were ruthlessly vanquished! The remaining two are hiding in treacherous, secluded areas, too afraid to show themselves." "In the past, they used to say that reaching the pinnacle of the half-step third realm meant invincibility. Well, it seems that so-called invincibility was nothing but a joke. Wu Ming''s strength truly defies all odds at the half-step third realm." "Indeed, he is genuinely invincible." Discussions filled the air. In a corner of the gathering, Gumo listened but refrained from joining the conversation. Wu Ming has truly grown to extraordinary heights. Gumo sighed with a mixture of admiration and emotion. ¡­ On Myriad Star Ind. Ancient Tree World Lord and North River Boat Master arrived as honored guests, but Xu Jingming was immersed in seclusion, rendering it inappropriate to disturb him. "All of them?" The dean, Ind Lord, Tower Master, Redmond, and Meng Tian stared at the trio of half-step third-realm powerhouses standing before them. "Mostly all," Thearch Dragon Ind Lord promptly responded. "Out of the 825, a whopping 823 were annihted! It was an utter decimation. Their clones were eradicated, their life imprints obliterated. Only two managed to evade death by hiding in secluded locations." "He was too formidable," Ancient Tree World Lord sighed in awe. "Unimaginably powerful." "I, North River, count myself fortunate to have had Brother Wu Ming as a friend in my lifetime." North River Boat Master sighed with a mixture of deep emotion and pride, feeling that the sacrifice of half his wealth¡ª8,000 Gxies¡ªhad been well worth it as a gesture of friendship. Thearch Dragon Ind Lord inquired, "Brother Wu Ming has ceased his pursuit, but he remains elusive. Is he in seclusion?" "Yes," the dean affirmed. "He is in seclusion and wishes not to be disturbed." "Powerful beings have been covertly observing Brother Wu Ming from a distance. One of his clones is cultivating within the Abyss," Ancient Tree World Lord disclosed. "While many Abyss Sovereigns have noticed him, they intercept any potential disturbances, forbidding any living being from approaching. They dare not disturb Brother Wu Ming." "Judging from the situation, Brother Wu Ming is on the cusp of attaining the third realm," North River Boat Master eximed excitedly. "He has confirmed it himself," Thearch Dragon Ind Lord whispered in excitement. "He is on the verge of the third realm." ¡­ Time flew swiftly. After Xu Jingming''s extensive pursuit, he immersed himself in deep contemtion. Powerhouses from all corners vigntly watched his every move, and in the blink of an eye, five years passed. Buzz! On this fateful day. In this spacetime, Feather Fire Lord, Lord Louye, Master of Antinight, Connoisseur, and others simultaneously sensed a formidable presence manifesting within their realm. Moreover, this presence underwent rapid transformation, growing stronger by the moment! It became increasingly awe-inspiring, exerting an influence that permeated throughout spacetime. Another third-realm powerhouse is about to emerge in this spacetime, and it hails from the Heart Realm lineage, Feather Fire Lord mused with a smile as he observed Xu Jingming seated by the river on the Abyssal Icefield. Connoisseur couldn''t help but sense the surging willpower and couldn''t help but smile. At longst, he has ascended to the third realm. Chapter 799 Breakthrough, Third Realm!

Chapter 799 Breakthrough, Third Realm!

By the river, amidst the Abyssal Icefield, Xu Jingming sat in a cross-legged position, engrossed in studying the ancient scrolls of the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear. As profound insights flooded his mind, a transformative realization dawned upon him. Heprehended the very essence of the power he wielded and the intricate nature of time itself. Time and space form the fundamental structure of existence. Breaking free from the confines of his previous limitations, Xu Jingming felt a surge of newfound strength coursing through his being. His mind and consciousness, once akin to loose soil, swiftlypacted and morphed into an unyielding and razor-sharp spear. Now, his mind and consciousness had be immeasurably more potent, surpassing anything he had ever known. The disparity between the half-step third realm and the true third realm became apparent. It was a chasm that no mere numerical difference could bridge. Buzz. With his heightened faculties, Xu Jingming''s senses expanded exponentially. He shattered the constraints of space and time, extending his awareness far and wide. In doing so, he discovered the presence of other beings existing within the third realm. These beings possessed unimaginable power, and their very presence influenced the surrounding area, creating distinct territories where they could impose their ownws and regtions. Xu Jingming had to navigate cautiously, ensuring his mind and consciousness avoided these realms of the third realm, until¡­ until he could envelop the entire expanse of spacetime! Is this the vast spacetime in which we reside? Xu Jingming marveled, as he experienced a profound connection with the entirety of spacetime for the first time. The sheer magnitude ofplete spacetime surpassed all imagination. Even a half-step third realm expert could not traverse its entirety within a lifetime. Beyond our own spacetime lie countless parallel realms. With his psychic force enshrouding the expanse of spacetime, Xu Jingming could now discern the existence of these parallel dimensions. What were these parallel realms? Each one was strikingly simr, akin to reflections in a mirror, housing countless versions of living beings. Upon birth, every individual in one spacetime has counterparts in countless parallel dimensions. Xu Jingming realized. Although their growth experiences, talents, and aplishments might differ, the essence of their existence stem from a shared origin. Only by attaining the third realm can the essence of living beings be reunited. With a mere thought, Xu Jingming became akin to a colossal ma, continuously drawing in the essence of life from myriad parallel realms. Life essence flowed into him incessantly, until it was fully absorbed, and in that moment, Xu Jingming felt a sense of perfection and detachment. He transcended the constraints of the timeline, harnessing his newfound strength with absolute mastery. As Xu Jingming absorbed the essence of life, a multitude of memories merged within him, all from parallel spacetimes he had traversed. Not only must I contend with other formidable beings on the path of evolution, but I must also rival my own selves across countless parallel dimensions. Among the countless parallel realms, only one can ascend to the third realm. Despite the rapid strengthening of Xu Jingming''s mind and consciousness, even as he assimted numerous life essences and memories, he remained resilient. It was as though he had lived multiple lives and possessed an acute understanding of every experience. Though they originated from the same source as myself, these beings were born differently, underwent distinct growth journeys, and possessed unique memories. In truth, they are separate entities. This realization struck Xu Jingming upon absorbing their memories. When ordinary beings meet their demise, their life essence merges with their counterparts in other parallel realms. When their minds and consciousness collide, the victor gains control and experiences rebirth? Xu Jingming pondered. Thepetition among the various selves from countless parallel dimensions proved to be ruthless. Thus, if someone were to y me in my weakened state, my life essence would naturally blend with my other selves across different spacetimes. Yet, if I grow stronger, I can seize control over them! Xu Jingming eximed in astonishment. The essence of life could never be lost. When any being below the third realm perished, their essence would be drawn towards their counterparts in other realms. Only by unifying the essence of life across countless dimensions could one achieve true perfection. I have reached the third realm! I have emerged as the ultimate victor, Xu Jingming mused, his emotions intertwining. The hidden nature of thispetition across innumerable spacetimes had caught him off guard. Fortunately, he had swiftly ascended to the third realm within a span of approximately 300,000 years. Boom! Boom! Xu Jingming''s life essence attained perfection. Undergoing a qualitative transformation in his mind, he instinctively began absorbing the boundless energy within the Heart Realm, enhancing his physical form. The mind relied upon the body. The construction of a third-realm body was contingent upon one''s chosen path, yet it undoubtedly demanded an immense amount of energy. Xu Jingming strained himself to the fullest, channeling all his efforts into condensing his physical form. The body is like a psychic spear. Xu Jingming''s body was like a psychic weapon. The 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls was a legacy that honed one''s body at different levels. The process of solidifying his form took an entire decade, requiring an enormous reservoir of energy. When the moment of sess arrived, Xu Jingming, seated cross-legged upon the Abyssal Icefield, opened his eyes. In that instant, his body had undergone a qualitative metamorphosis. When he restrained himself, he resembled a weapon that withheld its unleashed might. However, even the slightest release of his power would send tremors through spacetime. Such is the might of the third realm. Xu Jingming rose to his feet, having attained this extraordinary level through the lineage of psychic weaponry. Strictly speaking, it was the result of following the legacy of the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls. Unlike other third-realm powerhouses who embarked on a gradual path towards this realm, Xu Jingming possessed a clear route¡ªthe 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls. However, he also shouldered the corresponding responsibilities. My existence has transcended the timeline entirely. It is challenging for spacetime to record my true life essence, Xu Jingming pondered. In the past, present, or future, other beings cannot trace my footsteps. Simrly, if I were to perish¡­ my life mark would remain elusive in the River of Spacetime, preventing any revival. Xu Jingmingprehended this. Within the third realm, he possessed the ability to revive other beings of higher dimensions. Yet, if a third-realm powerhouse perished, revival was an impossibility unless an Ultimate entity intervened. Convincing an Ultimate entity to take action proved exceedingly difficult. Whoosh. Taking a stride, Xu Jingming departed from the Abyss and materialized within South Pavilion 3609 Dominion. Gazing upon this familiar realm, Xu Jingming felt his influence reverberating within it. In the Abyss, the impact wasn''t as palpable, but now that I have arrived here, I can sense the sway of my presence, Xu Jingming mused. A powerful being naturally affected all living creatures within its dominion. Hence, I must establish regtions for my permanent abode and forge a territory that suits me. This will also minimize the influence on ordinary beings. Xu Jingmingprehended this as well. Why did the dwellings of third-realm entities abide by strict rules? Without such regtions to suppress their influence, weaker beings would unknowingly sumb to corruption. The more wless my territory, the more advantageous it will be for me. Other third-realm powerhouses will also find their powers suppressed while in my dominion, Xu Jingming realized. No wonder those in the third realm can seemingly live eternally unless they seek their own demise. My strength will flourish magnificently within my territory. Distinct systems possess their own disparities. Clones can conceal themselves within the past and even the future. For anyone below the third realm, traversing into the past or future was nearly inconceivable. Yet, those who transcended the timeline within the third realm could effortlessly navigate through these temporal realms, akin to an ordinary person moving from one room to another. Xu Jingming stood resolute, his feeble clones already endeavoring to traverse the timeline of the past. Though the life essence of these feeble clones had attained the third realm, theycked the necessary energy and required time to strengthen further. The past, a realm of events that have already unfolded. If I refrain from interfering, history will unfold as it was destined to. However, should I intervene and alter the fate of certain beings¡­ it would reverberate throughout the present. Xu Jingming sighed, his emotions deep. The third realm granted the power to alter history to a certain extent. As for the future timeline, it teemed with countless variables. The branch of the future I am journeying towards could copse into darkness at any moment. s¡­ venturing into other parallel spacetimes proves arduous. Xu Jingming shook his head, a tinge of disappointment coloring his expression. Upon reaching the third realm, although he naturally absorbed the life essence of his parallel selves from different spacetimes, traversing through spacetime and arriving in another realm posed immense resistance. While Xu Jingming held a mild curiosity towards the other parallel spacetimes, he felt no urgency. His true fascinationy within¡­ the River of Spacetime that surrounded him. I can sense the multitude of beings that have sumbed within this spacetime. Xu Jingming''s gaze transcended time itself, glimpsing his parents, wife, daughter, and other kinfolk nearing the end of their mortal lives. He could directly bring his family from the past to the present! By a mere act of will, I can grant them eternal life. Xu Jingming''s heart soared with tion. Once a lifeform attained the third realm, they could establish rules within a confined space. "Wu Ming, congrattions," resonated the voice of Feather Fire Lord from a distance. He was the first third-realm powerhouse to offer his congrattions. Turning his head, Xu Jingming peered through the barrier of spacetime, beholding Feather Fire City and the benevolent Feather Fire Lord. A smile graced his lips as he replied, "Thank you, Feather Fire Lord. It is through your guidance that I have reached the third realm. You led me to the Ultimate Land." "I have aided countless beings, yet you are the sole one who has attained the third realm." Feather Fire Lord chuckled. "Ultimately, it was your own doing." "Wu Ming, congrattions," Lord Louye extended his felicitations from a distance. The feeble being he had effortlessly pulled into the painting now stood at the same level as him. "Lord Louye," Xu Jingming acknowledged with a slight nod. The silver parchment had yed a pivotal role in his aplishments. "Upon witnessing your acquisition of the Ultimate Land legacy, I surmised that you would swiftly attain the third realm," a figure cloaked in cyan radiance observed from afar. "As anticipated, you have taken this stride within a remarkably brief span." Xu Jingming regarded him intently. "Master of Antinight." Xu Jingming had never held a favorable opinion of the Master of Antinight. "Congrattions." "Congrattions, Wu Ming." The voices of the third-realm powerhouses resonated from a distance. Though the 35 third-realm powerhouses inhabiting spacetime harbored diverse thoughts, they all joined in congratting Xu Jingming. After all, coexisting within the same spacetime necessitated frequent interaction among them. Xu Jingming dealt with them sinctly. "Wu Ming, congrattions on swiftly attaining the third realm," Connoisseur conveyed his well-wishes among them. "It is all thanks to the opportunity bestowed by an Ultimate existence," Xu Jingming responded modestly. He remained oblivious to the connection between Connoisseur and his grandfather, Grandpa Xu. In fact, the third-realm powerhouses within this spacetime remained unaware of it as well. Under Connoisseur''s deliberate concealment, Grandpa Xu bore no karmic or aura connection to Xu Jingming. Third-realm powerhouses failed to detect any trace of his existence. Chapter 800 Revival

Chapter 800 Revival

On Myriad Star Ind. Ancient Tree World Lord, North River Boat Master, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and Meng Tian sensed themotion outside and hurriedly flew to the edge of Myriad Star Ind. "This is¡ª" The dean and the others watched this scene in surprise. In the distance stood an immense figure, with eyes that seemed to match the entire universe. When those eyes fell upon the dean and the others, they could feel the overwhelming disparity in their existences. It was the gaze of a being from higher dimensions. "It''s Wu Ming." The dean and the others recognized with awe. "Wu Ming has already broken through," North River Boat Master said, astonished. Xu Jingming acknowledged their presence with a slight nod before unleashing his immense power to influence the entire dominion. First, I shall expand thend on a grand scale. With a single thought, Xu Jingming swiftly expanded a colossal piece ofnd, centered around himself. Thend expanded at an astonishing rate, epassing Myriad Star Ind within its borders. Even other universes were teleported over, hovering at the edges of thend. Countless dangerous regions within the dominion were also transported and integrated into the vastnd. In the blink of an eye, the perilous zones and universes of the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion merged with the immensend. This is now my domain. Xu Jingming observed as a sprawling city materialized on thend. In the distance, his cultivation residence emerged. Xu Jingming initiated the remodeling of several structures from his memories, particrly those from Earth, adapting them to suit his status as a third-realm being. "Wu Ming is establishing his domain," Thearch Dragon Ind Lord remarked, observing the scene from Myriad Star Ind. "My master did the same in the past. Once he had his domain, his word becamew, and he could dictate the rules as he pleased." "Jingming has truly reached the third realm," Redmond eximed in astonishment. "It is a triumph," the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord murmured in unison as they witnessed the spectacle. "Generations of our human race have endured hardships, countless deaths, and now, our kind has given rise to a third-realm existence." Tower Master nodded sagely. "The future holds boundless wonders. Anything is achievable." My father-inw has ascended to the third realm, and Senior Sister is on the verge of revival. Meng Tian couldn''t contain his excitement. ¡­ Xu Jingming devoted three hours to constructing his territory. Satisfied with his work, he nodded. That will do for now. If the need arises in the future, I can establish more detailed rules at any time. After making changes to the rules, Xu Jingming realized that living in the territory became far morefortable. The heart of the territoryy concealed within the Heart Realm, which, as a third-realm powerhouse of the Heart Realm lineage, Xu Jingming found to be the most soothing andforting. I have also replicated numerous permanent structures for Dad, Mom, and Miaomiao. They are perfectly suited for low-dimensional beings, Xu Jingming remarked, gazing at the buildings with a nod of approval. Once his family was revived, he could provide them with a suitable ce to reside. Let''s begin. Xu Jingming''s gaze swept across the scene, epassing a time when his grandfather, parents, inws, wife, daughter, and countless others were still alive. He had already formted a meticulously detailed revival list. Members of Xu Jingming''s family, dear friends, eminent figures of the human race, and those beings to whom he owed a debt would all be granted a new lease on life. Having ascended to the third realm, it was his prerogative to fulfill his desires. Resurrect. Xu Jingming''s mind stirred. Grandpa Xu, Mr. and Mrs. Xu, Li Chen''an and his wife, Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, Xu Fangjin, Xu Biyun¡ªover 100,000 individuals were listed for revival within the Xu family. Master Liu Hai and his family, Master Dai Tongda and his daughter Dai Xiaoqing and her family, Yang Qingshuo''s family, Wang Yi''s family, Heng Fang''s family, Liu Chongyuan''s family, Pang Ze''s family, Tu Ling''s family, Zhang Qing''s family¡­ Xu Jingming included numerous friends from his time on Earth, along with their families, spanning from the past to the present! For his territory, amodating ten billion revived beings posed no challenge. "W-what is happening?" Xu Hong and his wife, Grandpa Xu, Li Miaomiao, Li Chen''an and his wife, Xu Lixing, and several other rtives of Xu Jingming materialized together, the revived individuals grouped ording to their rtionships. "Didn''t I die?" Xu Hong''s eyes darted around until he spotted Grandpa Xu. "Dad, you''re alive as well!" "Yeah." Grandpa Xu nodded slightly. "We''ve all been revived." "All of us revived?" Li Miaomiao gazed at her daughter, Xu Lixing, beside her, her heart filled with tion. She examined the towering buildings around them, finding everything so novel. "Has Jingming truly fulfilled his promise and brought us back? Are we to be his spawn?" "I don''t believe so." Grandpa Xu spoke. "Haven''t you noticed? We have all regained our youth, and our bodies have returned to their prime state." The realization dawned upon the family. "If we were to be his spawn, we would have been revived in our oldest forms. To transform into his spawn would already elevate us to the status of high-dimensional beings. However, we are clearly still low-dimensional lifeforms, albeit restored to our peak states," Grandpa Xu exined. "Dad!" Xu Lixing suddenly eximed with excitement. The family turned their heads, and Xu Jingming¡ªhaving deliberately suppressed his aura¡ªapproached alongside Meng Tian. Xu Jingming''s most formidable clone continued to revive numerous living beings, while the clone itself masked its aura and met with the family first. Jingming has recently ascended to the third realm. Grandpa Xu silently observed the scene. His understanding of the third realm is stillcking, making him unaware of my true identity. But as his power grows and we spend more time together, there''s a chance he might discover the truth. It''s not advisable for me to interfere during this Abyssal Era; it could disrupt everything. Yes, after this reunion, I''ll find an opportunity to depart. I can''t remain under his watchful eye forever. "Grandpa, Dad, Mom¡­" Xu Jingming gazed at his family, feeling the world burst into vibrant life. His family was the source of vitality and color in this world. They were his most cherished people. "Jingming, you brought us back to life?" Xu Hong stared at his son. "Yeah." Xu Jingming nodded. "Hahaha, just as I expected from my son. He promised to revive us, and today, he fulfilled that promise." Xu Hong sighed with emotion. "And we''re still low-dimensional beings, but our bodies have been restored to their prime. We haven''t turned into mere spawn, have we?" "Father-inw has already attained the third realm," Meng Tian chimed in. "With his word beingw, he can effortlessly revive everyone." "Third realm?" "Reached the third realm?" Those present were Xu Jingming''s close rtives and better informed about such matters. They knew that half-step third-realm powerhouses were dominion overlords, while third-realm powerhouses were legendary beings that transcended time. They possessed unimaginable power and their words werew. "Jingming reached the third realm?" Xu Hong and the others were dumbfounded. "Dad, how long have we been deceased?" Xu Lixing inquired. "Has it been countless Abyssal Eras?" "It has only been 200,000 years," Xu Jingming replied with a smile. "We''re still early in the game." Li Miaomiao and the rest were astonished. That fast? What happened? Wasn''t the third realm supposed to be exceedingly difficult? ¡­ Meanwhile, Xu Jingming continued to revive numerous other living beings. Aside from those on Earth, he had numerous friends like Tejano, Gu Shan, Moyu, Redeye, Monina, Azurescale, Metal Feather, Kabuya, Senior Brother Jane, Senior Brother Yijiu, and many more. Xu Jingming would even revive the families that mattered to them through the tracing of karma. The list included countless heroic figures and geniuses documented throughout humanity''s long history, surpassing six billion individuals. They were exceptional figures who were born in unfavorable times, unable to unleash their full potential during humanity''s challenging periods. Xu Jingming also revived a multitude of high-dimensional beings who had made significant contributions. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Groups of living beings were being revived. For a third-realm existence, reviving billions of individuals was a simple task. "Dad." Tejano, alongside his mother, witnessed Redmond approaching in a hurry. "Dad, how are we alive again? Moreover, many other humans around us have been revived," Tejano expressed his excitement. "It''s Wu Ming," Redmond exined. "Wu Ming has reached the third realm." "My brother reached the third realm?" Tejano stood in disbelief. As his life neared its end, he had gained some knowledge about the third realm due to his elevated status among the human race. Only then did heprehend the immense power of the third realm. It was akin to omnipotence! One would never perish if they so desired. Words held the power ofw! They could shape reality and establish the very rules that governed existence. It was the embodiment of achieving anything one desired. My brother reached the third realm? Tejano''s heart raced with excitement. Memories of their fierce rivalry on Earth surged within him. Haha! I had once stood on equal footing with a third realm powerhouse! ¡­ A child with a single horn, donned in a light-red cloak, nced around in bewilderment before catching sight of two figures in the distance. "Father, Mother!" Liu Yufeng, the child, rushed excitedly toward his parents. "We have truly been brought back to life," Liu Mangxing remarked, his gaze steely. Though the countless revived beings in their midst couldn''t perceive Xu Jingming''s towering true form, this was intentional on Xu Jingming''s part. Ordinary low-dimensional beings were unable to gaze directly upon a third-realm entity, but Liu Mangxing could. As an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse, he could withstand the sight of Xu Jingming''s true form. "Great third-realm being, we express our gratitude for reviving us," Liu Mangxing said with a respectful bow, followed by his wife, the Red me Goddess, and their child, Liu Yufeng. "When I obtained the Eight Directions Map from your child, I incurred a debt to him," Xu Jingming''s voice echoed in Liu Mangxing''s mind. At that moment, Liu Mangxingprehended. Their family''s revival was made possible because their child''s Eight Directions Map had aided Xu Jingming, a third-realm existence. ¡­ Within Lord Louye''s painted world, Xu Jingming''s family resided: his parents¡ªJing Yulong and his wife¡ªand his younger siblings. However, as Xu Jingming had entered that world with his memories intact, he regarded them as cherished friends. Likewise, many members of the Jing family were revived by Xu Jingming. You guys are out of the painting world. May your future lives be filled with adventure, Xu Jingming silently wished for them. ¡­ After half an hour, all the beings on the revival list had been brought back to life. Only then did Xu Jingming shift his focus to his own family. He studied his parents, his wife Li Miaomiao, and their daughter Lixing¡­ Within his discerning gaze, he glimpsed the multitude of potential futures awaiting his loved ones. Xu Jingming observed the vast array of branching destinies. While Xu Jingming could only catch glimpses of parallel spacetime scenes, he could perceive the countless future possibilities within this particr realm. My family has gained eternal life, but they shall confront an intractable predicament, Xu Jingming realized, his expression changing. Over time, the minds of weaker beings will decay and distort in the face of endless existence¡­ Chapter 801 Arrival

Chapter 801 Arrival

I may be able to bestow powerful bodies upon them, but I can''t alter their minds and consciousness or their understanding. Xu Jingming found himself a little vexed. If I were to forcefully tamper with their memories and character¡­ they would cease to be themselves. To tamper with one''s mind and thoughts was a forbidden act, a taboo. Moreover¡­ Even if he were to manipte their thoughts and memories, enhancing their minds and wills proved to be an arduous task. Molding the strength of one''s mind and will was not a matter of altering memories alone. The significance of the mind and will is profound. Just like the powerhouses who stand at the pinnacle of the Eternal realm; they can ascend to be Abyss Overlords with the aid of a potent body granted by the Abyss. Only by carrying out a sacrifice can a half-step third-realm powerhouses have a chance at bing an Abyss Sovereign. A feeble mind and will cannot endure the might of a robust body. The body and mind were inextricably intertwined, each influencing the other. Should one possess a feeble mind and will, they would struggle to harness the might of a formidable physique. My family''s minds and wills are too feeble. In the face of endless time, they will inevitably decay and distort, Xu Jingming contemted. Only when their minds and wills reach the third realm can they truly achieve eternity, untouched by decay or distortion. Having examined the timeline, Xu Jingming confirmed this realization. High-dimensional Eternal beings could possess evesting bodies, yet their minds would still sumb to decay. Even the minds of half-step third-realm powerhouses would gradually warp over time. It was precisely because of this that their lifespans were typically limited. Once a mind became corrupt and distorted to a certain extent, madness would ensue. Seeking death would be the natural course of action. Those who managed to extend their lives among the ranks of half-step third-realm powerhouses possessed extraordinary minds. For example, invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses from the Heart Realm lineage or other lineages with exceptional psychic abilities. The strength of one''s mind and will determines their capacity to withstand the relentless march of time. The invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses from the Heart Realm lineage, despite enduring over 100 Abyssal Eras, maintain a lucid mind. I must find a way to fortify my family''s minds and wills, Xu Jingming resolved. As his towering third-realm true body contemted, only Liu Mangxing, Monhado Xiong E, Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, Ancient Tree World Lord, North River Boat Master, the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, and a select few other living beings could witness his true form. They dared not disturb Xu Jingming in his musings. Suddenly¡ª A consciousness traversed vast expanses of spacetime. "Wu Ming." A voice sounded. Xu Jingming raised his gaze and beheld a figure bathed in a radiant tapestry of colors, standing amidst a splendid garden. "Overlord Sea Rain." "Wu Ming, you must be aware of the grudge I hold against the resurrected Liu Mangxing," Overlord Sea Rain dered, her gaze fixed upon Xu Jingming. She was the third-realm entity responsible for the annihtion of Liu Mangxing''s family in the past. "Overlord Sea Rain, you should also know that his offspring, Liu Yufeng, has yed an instrumental role in my evolutionary journey," Xu Jingming replied. "I am merely repaying the debt I owe." Indeed, this child, Liu Yufeng, had greatly aided Xu Jingming''s advancement. Without the legacy of the Eight Directions Map and the other treasures bestowed upon him, Xu Jingming''s path would have undoubtedly been far more treacherous. From a distance, both parties regarded each other, their thoughts silently conveyed. "Hmph," Overlord Sea Rain expressed her dissatisfaction. Yet, it was an impossibility for third-realm beings to directly y one another! Overlord Sea Rain had no recourse against Xu Jingming''s resolute determination to safeguard the Liu family. "Henceforth, their family is forbidden from venturing beyond your domain," Overlord Sea Rain proimed from afar. "Should they dare to step outside, the consequences shall not be on my hands." Xu Jingming offered a slight nod. "Very well, they shall remain within." Within his dominion, he established his own set of regtions to ensure their protection. He possessed the means to prevent any ndestine assault orchestrated by Overlord Sea Rain. However, once they departed from his haven and Overlord Sea Rainunched an attack, it would be toote for Xu Jingming to intervene. Given that all parties involved possessed third-realm capabilities, they would be defenseless against each other once outside their respective territories. ¡­ Among the multitude of resurrected individuals, Liu Mangxing and his family were regarded as exceptionally formidable. Their tion knew no bounds. "This time, you saved both me and your mother," Liu Mangxing expressed, his gaze fixed upon their child. Liu Yufeng, filled with jubtion and smugness, basked in the glory. "Due to your family''s grudge with the third-realm entity, Overlord Sea Rain, you mustn''t venture beyond my domain. Once you do, I shall be unable to offer you protection," Xu Jingming''s voice resounded within their minds. "We understand." Once again, the Liu Mangxing family offered their respectful bows, grateful for the safeguarding from the third-realm entity. Not far from them, the towering figure of Monhado Xiong E, donned in ck fur, nced at Sanam, one of the 3,000 Emissaries standing beside him. "Master, Master!" Sanam''s excitement was palpable, tears streaming down his face. He regarded Monhado Xiong E with fervor. "I cannot believe it¡ªI am truly alive," Monhado Xiong E murmured, his disbelief evident as he stared at Sanam. "Of the 3,000 Emissaries from the past, only you and I have been revived. It appears that my resurrection is somehow intertwined with yours." Sanam said with utmost respect, "A magnificent third-realm entity granted us revival. This extraordinary being, known as Wu Ming, was once a low-dimensional lifeform whom I encountered. I entrusted him with all my treasures and your legacy." Realization dawned upon Monhado Xiong E. Immediately, the ck-furred monster kneeled and offered a profound bow to the towering true form of the third-realm entity. "Great Overlord Wu Ming, I express my deepest gratitude for bestowing upon me the gift of revival." "Thank Sanam." Xu Jingming''s voice reverberated within his mind. The spoils obtained from the auxiliary universe in the past only offered modest assistance to Xu Jingming as a low-dimensional lifeform. Had he obtained them as a high-dimensional being, the acquisition of those treasures would have held little significance. For instance, North River Boat Master had gifted Xu Jingming a third-realm treasure, the 8,000 Gxies, during his time in the Eternal realm, greatly fortifying Myriad Star Ind. Xu Jingming held this contribution in high regard. However, by the time Xu Jingming ascended to dominion over the Ultimate Land, third-realm weapons paled inparison and held little mentionable value. ¡­ Xu Jingming gathered with Grandpa Xu, Xu Hong and his wife, Li Chen''an and his wife, Li Miaomiao, his daughter, Xu Lixing, Meng Tian, Xu Fangjin and his wife, and Xu Biyun. "Since you were once low-dimensional beings, the strength of your minds and consciousness is severely limited," Xu Jingming exined. "Therefore, I can only elevate you to the weakest state of high-dimensional lifeforms in the Firstborn realm." "You want us to be Firstborn realm high-dimensional lifeforms?" Xu Hong eximed, taken aback. "Are we capable of advancing from being low-dimensional beings?" "It''s not exactly a breakthrough," Xu Jingming rified. "It''s more akin to a form of reincarnation. I intend for you to possess the bodies of natural high-dimensional lifeforms. Furthermore, these creatures are exceptionally feeble at birth." "Being weak will alleviate the strain on your minds and consciousness. A newborn mind and consciousness can withstand the body of a newborn high-dimensional lifeform, making it a natural fit for you," Xu Jingming borated. As a third-realm entity, he had the power to grant his family Eternal lifeform bodies, or even half-step third-realm bodies if he so desired. If the Abyssal will could bestow powerful bodies, so could a third-realm existence. However¡­ A powerful body also imposed significant demands on the mind and consciousness. "Dad, do we need to prepare in any way?" Xu Lixing asked, her voice tinged with nervousness. "The bodies of newborn high-dimensional lifeforms are exceedingly fragile and easy to condense," Xu Jingming replied with a smile. His strength subtly influenced the bodies of his family members. His current power allowed him to alter the rules to some extent, and his words were akin tow. Condensing a newborn high-dimensional lifeform body was naturally a straightforward task. Within a matter of seconds, the essence of their existence underwent a profound transformation! They now possessed the bodies of natural high-dimensional lifeforms. "This is a high-dimensional lifeform?" Xu Hong, Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, and the others marveled at this novelty. Their perception of space and strength had been irrevocably altered. "When I was a low-dimensional being, I was filled with countless questions about high-dimensional space." Li Miaomiao sighed with emotion. "But now, I can perceive high-dimensional space clearly. Many of my questions are no longer mysteries." The process ofprehending high-dimensional powers differed significantly between low-dimensional and high-dimensional beings in terms of difficulty. "This ce bears a striking resemnce to our former residence on Earth." It finally dawned on Xu Lixing that the surrounding structures resembled their old home. "I found this ce incredibly towering; I couldn''t discern its true form at all. Only after bing a high-dimensional lifeform can I truly see it¡­" Li Miaomiao also expressed her awe. The perspective of a high-dimensional lifeform was wholly distinct from their previous existence. Xu Jingming beamed at his family. He had transformed the countless humans he had revived into the feeblest high-dimensional lifeforms in the Firstborn realm. Suddenly, billions of high-dimensional lifeforms would emerge within the human race. To third-realm entities, it was a trivial matter. I can protect them as long as I''m alive, but should I perish during the wager an Abyssal Erater¡­ Xu Jingming nced at his blissful family and felt a twinge of frustration. The smooth path he had traversed to reach the third realm was intertwined with the opportunities granted by the Ultimate entity. Yet, at the same time, he had to pay the price. Boom! Boom! All of a sudden, spacetime quivered ever so slightly. The 36 third-realm beings sensed it immediately, their eyes fixated on two figures boldly tearing through spacetime and emerging without any attempt at concealment. The auras emanating from the two figures were nothing short of terrifying, clearly marking them as third-realm existences. Causing such a ruckus while traversing spacetime? Master of Antinight observed. They are intentionally making a spectacle of their arrival. Among the pair, one is Overlord Feui, and the other¡­ an unfamiliar third-realm powerhouse. Feather Fire Lord and the others noticed. The two visitors from alternate spacetimes made no effort to hide their presence, yet the third-realm beings in this realm remained silent, for one of them was Overlord Feui¡ªa follower of an Ultimate entity. "Feui." Connoisseur transmitted his voice from a distance. "Connoisseur," Feui responded politely. They had both served the same Ultimate entity for years and were well-acquainted. Feui had often assisted Connoisseur with various matters while he rested. Boom! Boom! Boom! Overlord Feui and the unfamiliar third-realm powerhouse traversed spacetime, arriving at South Pavilion 3609 Dominion within the dominion. They made their way to Xu Jingming''s old residence. Huh? Xu Jingming and his family immediately took notice of the arrival of the two unfamiliar figures. Their auras exuded might and terror, prompting Xu Jingming to instinctively manipte the surroundingws and shield his family. After all, gazing directly upon the true forms of the two third-realm beings would have a profound impact on his family, who were still newborn high-dimensional lifeforms. "What brings the two of you here?" Xu Jingming inquired, unfamiliar with the identities of the two third-realm powerhouses before him. "Wu Ming," Feui, a petite figure with transparent wings, greeted him with a smile. "I am one of the witnesses to the wager. I believe you understand why I am here." Chapter 802 Wager

Chapter 802 Wager

Xu Jingming, Overlord Feui, and the mysterious powerhouse from the third realm emitted formidable auras, causing the Xu family members standing nearby to grow anxious. "You''re Feui?" Xu Jingming inquired. "Yes," Feui replied with a smile. Xu Jingming came to a realization and nodded kindly. Upon inheriting the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls, Xu Jingming also discovered the existence of a wager. This wager had been established by two Ultimate beings, possessing unrivaled power and transcending all of spacetime. Due to their conflicts and disagreements, they decided to settle matters through this wager. As per the terms of the wager, each Ultimate being selected an heir and granted them an Abyssal Era to study the legacy before engaging in a battle. The oue of the wager would be determined by the victor among the heirs. While the lives of the two third-realm powerhouses were insignificant, the wager between the Ultimate beings held immense importance. To ensure the smooth progress of the wager, each Ultimate being appointed a representative to oversee the entire process. The wager recorded the names of the two witnesses¡ªfollower dispatched by the Ultimate existence from the Heart Realm is called Feui, Xu Jingming thought to himself. She was tasked with supervising the proceedings and ensuring my unaffected state before the battle. Feui smiled and introduced, "The person beside me is the opponent you''re about to face¡ªRed Jade Traveler!" Red Jade Traveler resembled a figure carved from red jade. He observed Xu Jingming and remarked, "Wu Ming, I have acquired the Ultimate legacy of the Abyss and have spent an entire Abyssal Era studying it. I hope you won''t disappoint me in our forting battle." Xu Jingming was taken aback. Has he already studied for an entire Abyssal Era? It hasn''t been long since I received the legacy! Feui rified, "Wu Ming, the two of you originate from different spacetimes and follow distinct timelines. He obtained the Ultimate legacy long ago and has already studied for an Abyssal Era. After meeting you, he will head to the battlefield¡­ You, on the other hand, will embark on your Abyssal Era before eventually reaching the battlefield at the same time as him." Understanding dawned upon Xu Jingming. "To Overlord Red Jade, the battle willmence momentarily. However, you still have nearly an entire Abyssal Era ahead of you," Feui exined. "The terms of the wager ensure that both of you have the same amount of time to study and prepare." "Wu Ming, between you and me¡­" Red Jade Traveler calmly gazed at Xu Jingming. "Only one shall survive." "The victor shall live, and the defeated shall perish. Such is the rule of this wager," Xu Jingming affirmed. If he were to lose, it would mean that the Ultimate existence supporting him had also lost! Only one of them could survive,pelling Xu Jingming and Red Jade Traveler to give their all. "From what I gather, this is the first time your rtives and friends have be aware of the wager," Red Jade Traveler remarked, ncing at Xu Jingming''s astonished kinfolk beside him. He deliberately made his words audible to those present. His intention was to affect the state of mind of Xu Jingming''s rtives and friends. "They would have found out sooner orter." Xu Jingming dismissed the matter. Even if he didn''t disclose the wager today, he would have to inform his family in the future. Red Jade Traveler''s gaze swept across spacetime. "None of you possess power in this spacetime. You must surpass these third-realm powerhouses by far, or else you will surely fall to me." With those words, Red Jade Traveler tore through spacetime and departed. Overlord Feui had trailed after Red Jade Traveler to ensure Xu Jingming''s safety. "He speaks the truth," Feui stated, looking at Xu Jingming intently. "The 36 third-realm powerhouses in this realm pale inparison to him. If you wish to defeat him, you must truly be invincible within this spacetime. You must give your all in this wager." "How can I be negligent when life and death hang in the bnce?" Xu Jingming replied with a smile. Feui nodded and silently vanished through teleportation. As Xu Jingming turned his head, he caught sight of his parents, wife, and other family members with worry etched on their faces. They had recently celebrated their resurrection and his ascension to the third realm, but now they realized that Xu Jingming had be entangled in a wager of the Ultimate beings. ¡­ No wonder his path of evolution had been so smooth, thought Master of Antinight from afar. Themotion caused by the arrival of Feui and Red Jade Traveler had drawn the attention of the third-realm powerhouses in this spacetime, and they too had learned about the wager. With the guidance of the Ultimate being, Xu Jingming had naturally made tremendous progress. However, as the saying goes, the greater the benefits, the greater the cost. Hmph¡­ Between him and Red Jade Traveler, one would undoubtedly meet their demise after an Abyssal Era. Master of Antinight was a prideful person. Red Jade Traveler''s arrival had been excessively mboyant, showing ack of regard for the third-realm powerhouses of this realm. His statement that ''none of you possess power in this spacetime'' instinctively irked Master of Antinight. Therefore, he held disdain for both Wu Ming and Red Jade Traveler. Regardless of who perished, it would bring him satisfaction. ¡­ Wu Ming is facing such a catastrophe? Overlord Sea Rain smiled, her mood uplifted. Despite being aware of Liu Mangxing''s grudge with her, Wu Ming continued protecting their family. She couldn''t stop him from protecting Liu Mangxing''s family as fellow third-realm beings. She felt displeased. Now that she had learned about the wager, Overlord Sea Rain found herself in a pleasant mood, relishing the uing spectacle. One must rely on their own efforts at each step of the evolutionary path. Those who take shortcuts like this must pay the price, Overlord Sea Rain contemted. Wu Ming might meet hisplete demise after an Abyssal Era. ****** In the old residence. Xu Jingming''s family had gathered, and the dining table was filled with an array of sumptuous dishes and wine. With Xu Jingming''s current abilities, he could instantaneously procure delicacies and wine from different eras and dimensions. "Jingming, about this wager¡­" Mr. and Mrs. Xu, Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, and the others stared at Xu Jingming, their appetite for the feast diminished. "This wager is real," Xu Jingming reassured them with a smile. "The path of evolution is arduous, especially the journey to the third realm. My breakthrough came smoothly due to an opportunity bestowed upon me by an Ultimate being. Without that opportunity, I might have struggled to reach the third realm for the rest of my life, and our family''s reunion would have remained elusive." Xu Jingming had confidence in attaining invincibility at the half-step third realm on his own, but bridging the gap between half-step third-realm invincibility and the true third realm was an immense challenge. Without the Ultimate legacy, Xu Jingming knew that no matter how diligently he worked, his chances of reaching the third realm were slim. "I have obtained so much, so it is only fair for me to shoulder the responsibility of this wager," Xu Jingming exined. "Countless half-step third-realm powerhouses desired this legacy, yet they failed to obtain it." "The wager? Where the winner lives and the loser dies?" Li Miaomiao inquired. "With a 50% survival rate, it is not that grim," Xu Jingming replied with a gentle smile. Li Miaomiao''s eyes welled up with tears. Throughout her life, she had felt protected by her husband''s care. She had been content and blissful to live a hundred thousand years in happiness. Now, as a high-dimensional being, she had been given the chance to be revived and reunite with her family, bringing her endless joy. However, her husband now faced a cmity, and she felt powerless to assist him. "An Abyssal Era is an exceedingly long period," Xu Jingming continued. "Many lower-dimensional beings have histories that span less than an Abyssal Era. Furthermore, I have a chance to emerge victorious in this battle." "Let us raise our sses and toast," Xu Hong suggested, lifting his ss. ¡­ Now that Xu Jingming had ascended to the third realm, third-realm beings paid him frequent visits. On this particr day, Feather Fire Lord and Watercloud, the master of Thearch Dragon Ind Lord, arrived together. The three third-realm beings took their seats. "Wu Ming," Feather Fire Lord began, "you obtained the legacy I created, the Eight Directions Map, when you were a low-dimensional being. Later, you came to Feather Fire City to learn several other legacies. Our connection runs deep indeed." "It''s all thanks to you that I am where I am today." Xu Jingming nodded, acknowledging the profound bond he shared with Feather Fire Lord. "We cannot change the circumstances set by the high and mighty Ultimate beings behind this wager, but I can assure you¡­ If you happen to lose the wager, I will help protect your family and species," Feather Fire Lord vowed. For a third-realm being, protecting a few lives was an easy task. Xu Jingming felt a surge of gratitude. "Thank you, Feather Fire Lord." "Wu Ming, safeguarding your family, friends, and species is a small matter. I, too, can offer assistance," Overlord Watercloud chimed in. "However, you must pay attention to fortifying your family''s mental resilience early on. A weak mind can easily wither and distort over time." Overlord Watercloud had experienced this firsthand and had beenpelled to put his own rtives into a deep slumber. "I understand," Xu Jingming said with a furrowed brow. "Unless one''s mind and will reach the third realm, they won''t be able to endure for long." "The stronger one''s mind and will, the longer they can persevere. If their mental strength matches that of a half-step third-realm being, they can retain rity for over 100 Abyssal Eras," Overlord Watercloud exined. "That should be sufficient." Feather Fire Lord added, "Indeed, Wu Ming, your family''s minds and wills are too feeble. Unless they are nurtured properly, they might not even withstand a single Abyssal Era." "I also possess some knowledge in this area. You can consider it as guidance," Overlord Watercloud offered. "Thank you, Brother Watercloud," Xu Jingming expressed his gratitude. "Seeing you reminds me of my own past." Overlord Watercloud sighed with a touch of nostalgia. "I, too, journeyed from being a low-dimensional being to attaining the third realm step by step. After reviving my rtives, they relished the lives of high-dimensional beings. I dedicated countless efforts to strengthen their minds and wills, but now all I can do is put them into slumber." Xu Jingming nodded, understanding the predicament. "Is there no way topletely resolve the corruption of the mind?" Feather Fire Lord responded promptly, "Of course, there is." Xu Jingming leaned in attentively, eager to hear more. "If one''s mind and will can match that of a third-realm powerhouse, they will naturally be immune to the ravages of time," Feather Fire Lord exined. "Align their minds and wills with that of a third-realm powerhouse? It''s impossible," Overlord Watercloud interjected, shaking his head. "Through external means, we cannot achieve such a feat. We cannot alter their minds and wills from the outside," Feather Fire Lord borated. "However¡­ an Ultimate being might possess the ability to do so." Overlord Watercloud nodded thoughtfully. "Perhaps an Ultimate being can aplish it, but based on the information I''ve gathered¡­ no Ultimate being has ever intervened to resolve the corruption of the mind. Despite encountering numerous third-realm beings in the Spacetime Arena, I have never heard any mention of such assistance." Feather Fire Lord fixed his gaze upon Xu Jingming. "Therefore, it would be wise to consider finding a way for your family to improve themselves!" Deep in contemtion, Xu Jingming finally spoke up. "Overlord Watercloud, you mentioned encountering many third-realm powerhouses in the Spacetime Arena?" "Oh, it''s a game that spans countless lifetimes. Connoisseur was particrly impressive in the Spacetime Arena, and it was through this that he became a follower of an Ultimate being." Overlord Watercloud began to provide a detailed exnation. Xu Jingming, being a newly advanced third-realm powerhouse, had much to learn and understand. Years passed since Xu Jingming''s breakthrough, and he received visits from 19 third-realm powerhouses. These encounters broadened his horizons and granted him insights into the secrets of the third realm. What surprised Xu Jingming the most was the cheerful conversation between Connoisseur and his grandfather, Grandpa Xu, during one of the visits. Connoisseur even extended an invitation to Grandpa Xu. "Grandson, Senior Connoisseur has kindly invited me to his ce. Shall I ept?" Grandpa Xu inquired. "Alright, sorry to trouble you, Connoisseur," Xu Jingming agreed. The uncertain oue of the future wager lingered in his mind. However, the burgeoning rtionship between his grandfather and Connoisseur brought a sense of sce. Among the 36 third-realm powerhouses in their spacetime, Connoisseur held a uniquely special status. Not only that, he was a follower of an Ultimate being! If I were to lose in the future, Grandpa''s connection with Connoisseur could prove beneficial for our family, Xu Jingming pondered. Chapter 803 Focusing on Cultivation

Chapter 803 Focusing on Cultivation

In the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, Xu Jingming''s territory flourished with remarkable prosperity. Countless high-dimensional beings from distant dominions flocked to settle in Myriad Star City and engage in bustling trade. As an Eternal of the Heart Realm lineage, Xu Jingming had stumbled upon Feather Fire City after traversing space for 1,500 years. However, in those bygone days, only a handful of formidable half-step third-realm powerhouses from the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion had managed to reach Feather Fire City via the Abyss. The great distance between them was unmistakable. Now, having established his own territory, Xu Jingming naturally drew an immense throng of high-dimensional lifeforms hailing from the millions of surrounding dominions. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Within a hidden enve of his territory, Xu Jingming''s true form sat in unbound meditation, his imposing figure surpassing even the tallest mountains within the realm. Billions of elites in human history have be new high-dimensional lifeforms. Their evolution demands copious resources. As he ruminated, an abundance of resources materialized and condensed around him. Red Lotus Flowers blossomed, and ice crystallized in vast quantities. Countless Primordial Gold Beads condensed and spread, covering the ground like an endless sea of sand. At the third realm, their word wasw, allowing them to alter the rules to some extent. Most precious treasures could be fashioned by third-realm powerhouses through the maniption of their nomological powers, expending energy to shape them. The resources condensed rapidly, reaching staggering levels. With such abundant resources, it should sustain billions of high-dimensional human lifeforms for a considerable period, Xu Jingming affirmed, shifting his gaze through the ethereal barrier. His daughter, Xu Lixing, bore the responsibility of managing these bountiful resources. Previously, Xu Jingming had enlisted the assistance of the dean and others to select an individual capable of overseeing these valuable assets. In the end, they had chosen Xu Jingming''s own daughter. After all, any mishaps with these resources would prove troublesome, and with a rtive like Xu Lixing in charge, Xu Jingming could rectify any errors. Hmm? Xu Jingming watched in surprise. Lixing appears to be in a state of smoldering anger. ¡­ At the old residence. "Grandmother, we acknowledge our mistake." "Grandmother, this is our first transgression. Grant us an opportunity to rectify our errors." Two men kneeled before her, pleading. Xu Lixing regarded them, her heart torn between anguish and fury. "Father constructed Stars City and nurtured billions of human prodigies. Thews of Stars City have long been publicized. I have admonished everyone repeatedly to abide by thesews, for if they don''t¡­ I shall not show clemency. Never did I anticipate that the two of you would transgress them so swiftly!" Meng Tian, Xu Fangjin and his wife, and Xu Biyun and her husband stood in silence nearby. "Grandmother, give us another chance. We trulyprehend our wrongdoing!" The two men kneeled and implored her. "Since you acknowledge your misdeed, you must ept the consequences," Xu Lixing uttered, her gaze frigid. "You shall be incarcerated within the Dark Prison for a span of 100,000 years¡ªan already lenient punishment." "One hundred thousand years!" One of the men erupted in anger. "Grandmother, during our days as low-dimensional lifeforms, our entire lifespan amounted to a mere 30,000 years! We had aspired to extend it to 100,000 years, but you granted us no opportunity. And now, with our great-grandfather reaching the exalted third realm, we were revived and elevated to high-dimensional existences! My great-grandfather is a third-realm entity, and the entire wealth of the human race belongs to him! What harm is there in allowing me to possess more resources? Must you be so exacting? One hundred thousand years¡­ I shall encounter no living beings throughout my time in the Dark Prison,nguishing alone¡­ Grandmother, have you experienced such destion? You darebel that a lenient punishment!" "Silence!" Meng Tian bellowed, his voice icy and wrathful. "I refuse to ept it," the man retorted, defiantly lifting his head. "Jin''an!" Xu Fangjin and Dodo''an stared at their son in astonishment. "It''s merely a trifling amount of resources. I would concede if you were to imprison me for a few years, but I cannot bear the thought ofnguishing in the Dark Prison for 100,000 years!" The man, Xu Jin''an, locked eyes with his grandmother. His younger brother nodded in agreement. "I, too, cannot ept it! Our transgression was not of grave magnitude, yet we are condemned to 100,000 years of imprisonment? I have lived a mere 30,000 years thus far." Xu Lixing''s gaze turned icy. "In light of Xu Jin''an and Xu Jinfeng''s refusal to repent, they shall face severe retribution¡ªa sentence of 200,000 years within the Dark Prison!" With a wave of her hand, an invisible force enshrouded her two grandsons. "No¡ª" "Grandmother!" Xu Jin''an and Xu Jinfeng found themselves incredulous, helpless against the might of Spacetime Teleportation as they were whisked away to one of the Dark Prisons within the territory. The deste Dark Prisonprised separate chambers. Xu Jin''an and Xu Jinfeng found themselves confined to individual prison cells. Their surroundings enveloped in inky ckness, devoid of any signs of life. "Grandmother has sumbed to madness. Utter madness." Xu Jin''an slumped against the prison walls, still grappling with the sheer incredibility of his sentence. "Two hundred thousand years is an unbearably long time," Xu Jinfengmented, engulfed in despair. At a mere 30,000 years of age, the prospect of enduring 200,000 years within the Dark Prison sent shivers of fear down his spine. ¡­ In the old residence. Xu Lixing''s anger remained unabated. Her piercing gaze swept across Xu Fangjin and his wife, as well as Xu Biyun and her husband. "The revival we have experienced and the abundance of resources bestowed upon us are the very desires of countless high-dimensional beings," Xu Lixing dered. "But you are all well aware of the sacrifices my father has made for this." "Yes." Xu Fangjin and his wife, along with Xu Biyun and her husband, nodded in agreement. They had been present when Feui and Red Jade Traveler arrived, thus being privy to the wager. It was a wager between Ultimate existences. "We have been shielded thus far, yet the cost is borne by Father," Xu Lixing stated coldly. "Father must remain focused on his path of evolution. I will not permit anyone to hinder him." "Ever since thews were established, severe punishment awaits those who transgress them. And if a member of the Xu family vites thesews, they shall face dire consequences." Xu Lixing''s gaze shifted to her children. "For your mistakes will invariably impact Father." "We understand." Xu Fangjin and his wife, along with Xu Biyun and her husband, nodded solemnly. "Lixing,e to me," a voice suddenly resounded within Xu Lixing''s mind. "Yes, Father," Xu Lixing responded, taking a step forward and departing from the old residence. ¡­ In the concealed realm within the territory, Xu Lixing arrived and beheld her father''s colossal true form, seated in a cross-legged position. His immense stature surpassed that of the entire universe, rendering her diminutive inparison. Whoosh. Li Miaomiao traversed the space and appeared before them. "Mom," Xu Lixing addressed her mother. "Lixing, do you see the myriad of rare treasures here?" Xu Jingming''s true form directed his gaze toward his daughter. A hidden force coalesced into a book, which levitated before her. "This tome contains detailed descriptions and uses of all these rare treasures. It also provides a precise ount of their quantities." Xu Lixing marveled at the staggering amount of treasures surrounding her. "There are so many?" "This should be sufficient to sustain billions of high-dimensional humans for an extended period." Xu Jingming nodded. "As per our usual practice, you shall be in charge." "I will immediately store them in the treasure vault within Stars City," Xu Lixing acknowledged. With Xu Jingming''s authorization, she could wield considerable nomological power within the territory. Consequently, the vast reservoir of resources surrounding her swiftly vanished. "I have stored 129 third-realm legacies within the Legacy Hall," Xu Jingming informed her. "Dad, didn''t you recently store 30,000 half-step third-realm legacies? And now you have added 129 more invaluable third-realm legacies?" Xu Lixing expressed her astonishment. Li Miaomiao chimed in, "Where did you acquire so many legacies?" Xu Jingming smiled. "Throughout history, certain third-realm powerhouses have bequeathed their legacies before their demise. They imprint the information of their legacies into the very fabric of spacetime. Once an individual reaches the third realm, they can sense this information and obtain the legacies." A total of 128 third-realm legacies were imprinted within this spacetime. Even though formidable figures like Feather Fire Lord and Master of Antinight remained alive, they had imprinted their legacies into the fabric of spacetime. After all, the legacies they left behind might eventually be lost or damaged, but the legacy information imprinted within spacetime could persist for a considerable duration. "Among these 129 legacies is my psychic spearmanship, the Golden Halberd," Xu Jingming revealed. While he had refrained from divulging information regarding the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls, which he had relied on to ascend to the third realm¡­ With his currentprehension, he could refine and utterly transform the Golden Halberd, infusing it with tremendous power. "Dad, your own legacy?" Xu Lixing''s eyes gleamed with excitement. Xu Jingming smiled. Acquiring these legacies was a simple task. Third-realm legacies stemmed from the imprinted information within spacetime. The 30,000 half-step third-realm legacies were all obtained from the half-step third-realm powerhouses Xu Jingming had observed while peering through the timeline. Merely witnessing these individuals allowed Xu Jingming to effortlessly gather information, including details regarding their cultivation paths. Obtaining 30,000 half-step third-realm legacies posed no challenge for him! If Xu Jingming so desired, acquiring ten times that number would be well within his reach. However, these 30,000 half-step third-realm legacies epassed every facet and branch of their respective disciplines, thereby sufficiently catering to their species'' needs. "I''ve brought the two of you here for a crucial matter," Xu Jingming said. Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing listened intently. "As I prepare for the uing battle in the Abyssal Era, I cannot afford any distractions," Xu Jingming addressed his wife and daughter. "However, my greatest concern lies in the deterioration of your minds." "The deterioration of our minds?" Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing exchanged puzzled nces. "A prolonged period of time can alter one''s mental state, leading to mania, madness, and a desire for destruction," Xu Jingming exined. "This gradual decay and distortion of the mind is inevitable. The stronger one''s mind and will, the slower the corruption. If your minds and wills areparable to a half-step third realm, you can maintain rity for more than 100 Abyssal Eras. However, your minds and wills are rtively weak. You may struggle to retain lucidity even for a single Abyssal Era." "How can we prolong our lucidity?" Xu Lixing inquired. "The strength of your mind and will determines the duration of lucidity. If your mind and will reach the level of the third realm, your mind will remain eternal," Xu Jingming revealed. "Many of the legacies in the Legacy Hall focus on enhancing the mind." "You must rely on yourselves to grow stronger," Xu Jingming emphasized, looking at his wife and daughter. "Understood," Li Miaomiao responded with a smile. "You can trust us! I''ll inform Dad and Mom, so you needn''t worry." "Yes, Dad, you can count on us," Xu Lixing chimed in. "We''re not foolish. We''ll dedicate ourselves to strengthening our minds and wills to ensure longevity without sumbing to madness. Dad, the only thing you need to concern yourself with¡­ is your cultivation!" Xu Jingming smiled. "Very well." Li Miaomiao and Xu Lixing swiftly departed from the hidden space. Xu Jingming surveyed the myriad branches of the future, fully aware of the potential oues for his family. Miaomiao and the others would surely arrange everything meticulously, allowing me to cultivate in peace. They would also prioritize the evolutionary path and diligently sharpen their minds. Everything is in ce. Xu Jingming''s gaze remained calm. Now, I must do my utmost toprehend the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls. I refuse to perish in the wager battle¡ªI must emerge victorious! With that, he closed his eyes and immersed himself in the profound understanding of this Ultimate legacy. Time slipped away swiftly. When a third-realm powerhouse devoted themselves to a legacy, time seemed to flow at an elerated pace. 100,000 years, 1,000,000 years, 10,000,000 years, 100,000,000 years¡­ Almost imperceptibly, an entire Abyssal Era drew close to its end. Chapter 804 Day of the Wager

Chapter 804 Day of the Wager

In the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, there were tworge cities in Xu Jingming''s territory. One was Myriad Star City, and the other was Stars City. Myriad Star City, a bustling metropolis that lured foreign entities from higher dimensions, boasted a poption of tens of billions. Its denizens consisted mainly of Eternals and numerous half-step third-realm powerhouses. Though immense, it paled inparison to Feather Fire City, which loomed twice its size. Stars City, on the other hand, was meticulously crafted by Xu Jingming as a sanctuary for high-dimensional human lifeforms. upied mostly by Firstborn realm inhabitants, this city housed fewer high-dimensional Eternals. A strict decree prohibited violence within its borders. It''s been an Abyssal Era. Xu Jingming surveyed the lively streets of Stars City. His presence hidden from human sight, he strolled through the city, observing every detail. When I elevated billions of human elites to the realm of Firstborn, I bestowed upon them legacies, resources, and numerous cultivation venues, Xu Jingming ruminated. They were able to engage in sparring and test their insights¡­ Yet, in the end, only around 5% managed to attain the Eternal realm. Such a ratio falls disappointingly short. Ordinarily, 10% of those who ascended from low-dimensional lifeforms to higher dimensions could reach the Eternal realm. Such achievements often urred without the aid of abundant resources or legacies. Those who possess the talent to ascend unaided to higher dimensions are truly exceptional, Xu Jingming pondered. With proper guidance, most of them can achieve the Eternal realm. Although they are the elites throughout human history, their inherent talent remains somewhatcking¡­ Having 5% reach the Eternal realm was already thanks to the abundant resources and legacies. In this Abyssal Era, only nine humans have managed to reach the half-step third realm, Xu Jingming mused. Among the hundreds of millions of Eternals within the human race, only nine had aplished such a feat with the assistance of a third-realm being. The dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord had all broken through. However, Redmond and Meng Tian lingered merely at the pinnacle of the Eternal realm. They failed to surmount the barrier into the half-step third realm. As for the remaining six individuals who had attained this remarkable level, they were celebrated figures in human history. Hindered by ack of resources and favorable circumstances in the past, they now possessed the opportunity to fully unleash theirtent potential. Hundreds of millions of Eternals and nine half-step third-realm powerhouses¡ªthis signifies the apex of the human race''s potential. Xu Jingming had given his utmost dedication, preparing for the impending wager battle. He strived toy a strong foundation for the human race. Should he sumb to defeat and perish, the future of humanity would rely solely on their own abilities. Although Feather Fire Lord and his allies shared a favorable rtionship with Xu Jingming, it would bemendable if they could even secure the survival of the human race. The prosperity of humanity was of less concern to the third-realm powerhouses. Whoosh. Xu Jingming took a step, transporting himself to his old residence. His family had gathered there long ago, their intuition guiding them to this conclusion: this year marked the final year of the Abyssal Era. In a corner of the courtyard, Xu Lixing sat upon a rock, patiently awaiting her father''s arrival. A surge of delight surged through her as she sensed his presence and looked up. "Dad." "Lixing." Xu Jingming beamed at his daughter. Moving beside her father, Xu Lixing clutched his hand tightly, reluctant to let go. A smile graced Xu Jingming''s lips as he gazed upon his daughter. After years of being father and daughter, their bond had grown deeply ingrained. "Your mastery of the Heart Sword Technique is truly remarkable, as evidenced by your mental fortitude," Xu Jingming remarked with pride. "I owe it all to your guidance, Father," Xu Lixing replied earnestly. The Abyssal Era was a long billion years. During Xu Jingming''s cultivation process, he would often emerge from seclusion to stroll around and provide guidance to his family''s path of cultivation. Among his kin, only his daughter, Xu Lixing, had inherited the lineage of psychic weapons. Ever since her childhood, Xu Lixing had disyed a fondness for swordsmanship. Even as a high-dimensional being, she continued to immerse herself in honing her swordy. Under the tutge of Xu Jingming, a third-realm powerhouse of the psychic weapon lineage, she had sessfully attained a basic mastery of the psychic weapon legacy. "Jingming, you''ve returned!" Mr. and Mrs. Xu emerged from their dwelling. Xu Jingming''s gaze settled upon his parents. Although he possessed the means to grant his family Eternal bodies through external means, Xu Jingming believed in the value of their personal growth. He guided them to cultivate step by step, ensuring that their minds and skills were sharpened. With the assistance of his third-realm prowess, his family had also achieved the Eternal realm. Mrs. Xu embarked upon the path of painting, immersing herself in the study of Lord Louye''s legacy. Mr. Xu, on the other hand, pursued the path of physicalbat, driven by his passion for such engagements. He pursued his favored path with unwavering dedication, aided by various forms of assistance. Coupled with his innate high-dimensional physique, he had sessfully reached the Eternal realm. Whether it''s Lixing, Dad, or Mom, they all possess remarkable talent. Xu Jingming couldn''t deny this fact. Among my rtives, Miaomiao stands out as the only one at the pinnacle of the Eternal realm. "Jingming." His wife, Li Miaomiao, emerged alongside the rest of the family. Miaomiao, too, clung tightly to Xu Jingming''s hand, an air of reluctance surrounding her. "Miaomiao, you''ve surpassed all expectations, reaching the peak of the Eternal realm," Xu Jingming eximed in surprise. "I''m the least talented among us," Li Miaomiao responded with a gentle smile. "There''s much about the path of evolution that eludes my understanding. I believe the scientific lineage suits me best. Through the lens of the scientific lineage, I can meticulously analyze various phenomena within higher-dimensional space. As I umte more knowledge, myprehension of the scientific lineage deepens. Our human race''s scientific lineage is among the top three schools, and my progress is indebted to the collective efforts of countless Eternal schrs." Xu Jingming nodded in agreement. "Indeed, the scientific lineage stands apart from the others." The scientific lineage was built upon the ambition to dissect every facet of existence, making it the perfect avenue for coborative research and problem-solving. Billions of high-dimensional beings in the human race embraced the scientific lineage. Thanks to Xu Jingming''s provision ofprehensive legacies and an array of scientific weaponry, millions of Eternal schrs had emerged, with over 10,000 reaching the pinnacle of the Eternal realm. Among them stood Li Miaomiao. "Grandpa, you''re back!" Xu Jingming spotted Grandpa Xu standing in the corner. "The wager battle is looming, and I had required Connoisseur''s assistance to return," Grandpa Xu stated. "By the way, when exactly is your wager battle?" "Tomorrow," Xu Jingming replied. "Tomorrow?" Surprise swept across the faces of Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, Mr. and Mrs. Xu, and the rest of the family. While they were aware of the approximate timeframe, the revtion that the wager battle was taking ce the following day caught them off guard. "That''s incredibly soon," Xu Lixing eximed, gazing at her father. "An Abyssal Era spanning a billion years¡ªit was only a matter of time before I faced this battle," Xu Jingming exined with a smile. All he could do was devote himself fully to fight for a chance of survival in the high-stakes wager among Ultimate beings. "Let''s head inside and indulge in some delectable food. You know how much I love food." As one, the family entered the house, savoring their final meal before the wager battle. ¡­ Xu Jingming relished the exquisite dishes and wine while engaging in lively conversations with his family. His demeanor radiated a remarkable sense of ease. He had done everything within his power! Now, all that remained was to rx and prepare for the impending battle. "It''s about time." Amidst the family''s shared meal and conversation, Xu Jingming suddenly felt a shift in the air and promptly stood up. "Is it about tomence?" Li Miaomiao, Mr. and Mrs. Xu''s hearts skipped a beat. Despite their mental readiness, anxiety and concern gripped them as the moment approached. Xu Jingming rose and left the house, his gaze fixed on the distance. A petite figure had already traversed spacetime¡ªit was Overlord Feui. Feui smiled at Xu Jingming. "Brother Wu Ming." Figures appeared¡ªFeather Fire Lord, Lord Louye, Overlord Watercloud, and Connoisseur. They were third-realm beings who shared a close bond with Xu Jingming within this realm. As third-realm existences were incapable of killing each other, they disyed a level of self-indulgence when it came to their interactions. If they didn''t favor someone, they simply didn''t bother with them until their respective ends. But for those they held dear, their rtionships were remarkably intimate. "Thank you all foring to bid me farewell," Xu Jingming expressed his gratitude. "I haveplete faith in your victory this time, Wu Ming," Feather Fire Lord dered. "I lost to you in our previous sparring match, so Red Jade Traveler is bound to lose to you as well." Over the years, Xu Jingming had engaged in asional sparring sessions with his friends. "Haha, indeed. I shall emerge victorious," Xu Jingming responded with a smile. Naturally, he desired triumph, for victory equated to life while defeat spelled certain death. Xu Jingming had not yet lived long enough! Sensing time slipping away, Xu Jingming turned his gaze toward his family. "At the third realm, it is exceedingly difficult topletely vanquish one''s opponent," Xu Jingming addressed his family. "However, victory and defeat can still be determined. If the disparity between Red Jade Traveler and me is substantial, the oue will be swiftly decided. But if the margin is narrow¡­ this battle may endure for a considerable time." "It is not umon for third-realm battles to span tens of millions of years," Lord Louye chimed in. Xu Jingming locked eyes with his family and continued, "If I lose, thews of my territory will gradually dissipate. If my territory remains intact, it signifies that I am still alive and that I haven''t been defeated." Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, Mr. and Mrs. Xu nodded in unison. "You must return," Li Miaomiao implored, her gaze fixed on Xu Jingming. "I shall." Xu Jingming smiled. Xu Jingming also detected the attention of the other third-realm powerhouses in this spacetime, including Master of Antinight and Overlord Sea Rain¡ªboth of whom shared a strained rtionship with him. "Let''s go," Xu Jingming said as he soared towards Feui. "Let us embark," Feui acknowledged, preparing to depart alongside Xu Jingming. A sudden sensation jolted Xu Jingming, prompting him to nce back. Grandpa Xu stood in a corner of the family gathering, apanied by Connoisseur. Xu Jingming sensed a vague connection between them. Could it be that my grandfather has studied Connoisseur''s legacy, which results in their auras appearing intertwined? At this moment, Xu Jingming refrained from dwelling on it and simply offered a slight nod. Whoosh! He and Feui departed from this spacetime. Connoisseur and Grandpa Xu breathed a sigh of relief upon witnessing their departure. Thank goodness I arrived at the final moment. If I had lingered any longer, I might have been exposed, Connoisseur ruminated. However, it won''t be much longer now. After this battle, whether I am revealed or not makes little difference. I wonder if he will emerge victorious or suffer defeat in this battle, Connoisseur pondered. Red Jade Traveler surpasses me by far and can be deemed one of the mightiest third-realm powerhouses. ¡­ Boom! Xu Jingming and Overlord Feui shattered the spatial barriers, propelling themselves toward the distant battlefield. This battlefield is a unique spacetime specially crafted by the Ultimate existences for this wager, Xu Jingming contemted. Throughout the Abyssal Era, I have devoted my attention to studying the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls. Strictly speaking, this legacy consists of 129 volumes of Mental Tempering Spear Techniques. I have mastered all 129 and amalgamated them into one. Based on my own strengths, I have even deduced two additional volumes. The 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls epass a total of 131 volumes. This marks the limit of my psychic spearmanship. In the Abyssal Era, Xu Jingming''s 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls had undergone significant improvements from its original foundation. This represented Xu Jingming''s present aplishment. I must rely on this formidable spearmanship to fight until the bitter end. Xu Jingming''s gaze grew even more resolute. "We are nearly there. Only you and Red Jade Traveler will be inside that spacetime. I hope you emerge victorious," Feui remarked with a smile. "Thank you." With those words, Xu Jingming entered the spacetime. This freshly forged spacetime appeared deste, devoid of any other living beings. Xu Jingming and Red Jade Traveler arrived simultaneously, locking eyes without concealing their murderous intent. Chapter 805 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (1/9)

Chapter 805 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (1/9)

Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, Mr. Xu, Mrs. Xu, and the others waited anxiously at the old residence, their senses keenly attuned to thews governing the entire territory, fearing the rules might suddenly dissipate. "It has been half an hour since Jingming set off, and the rules of the territory are still intact. That suggests Jingming hasn''t lost this wager battle," said Li Miaomiao. "At the very least, he isn''t significantly weaker than his opponent." The family nodded in agreement. The worst-case scenario in this battle was a ring power disparity that would lead to defeat after just a few exchanges! However, it seemed they had managed to avoid such a dire oue. "Don''t get ahead of yourselves," cautioned Feather Fire Lord, shaking his head. "Wu Ming is heading to a distant spacetime to confront Red Jade Traveler. The flow of time in that other spacetime may differ from ours! It''s possible they have only just begun." "Let''s continue waiting a little longer," Lord Louye suggested. They were all on tenterhooks, fully aware that the life and death of a third-realm powerhouse hung in the bnce. The demise of any third-realm powerhouse drew the attention of others of the same caliber. Under normal circumstances, third-realm powerhouses perished while attempting to ascend to the Ultimate realm. Very few met their end by being entangled in the affairs of Ultimate existences. Over the years, only a select few third-realm powerhouses had the privilege of encountering an Ultimate existence. In this spacetime, every third-realm powerhouse eagerly anticipated the oue of this battle. Hmph, I wonder who will meet their demise, Master of Antinight mused leisurely, savoring his wine. Regardless of who dies, it will be a cause for celebration. Overlord Sea Rain, too, bided her time. Wu Ming, you insist on protecting Liu Mangxing and his family, but once you fall, the rules governing your territory will crumble. Who will shield their family with all their might? Overlord Sea Rain''s intent to kill was palpable. For instance, Xu Jingming had an outstanding karmic debt to Liu Yufeng, a high-dimensional lifeform. Overlord Sea Rain had long held a deep grudge against Liu Mangxing even before she reached the third realm. After she attained the third realm, she didn''t hesitate to annihte his family. Little did she expect Xu Jingming to resurrect them. Naturally, her resentment ran deep. ¡­ In the sprawling expanse of the wager''s created spacetime, Xu Jingming and Red Jade Traveler¡ªthese two formidable third-realm beings¡ªhad descended into a frenzy. Their every move, their every technique, was geared toward a single objective¡ªdefeat the other! Xu Jingming materialized three clones, each wielding a psychic spear. He unleashed the full might of the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls he had mastered. The reason behind his triple manifestation was that the spear techniques he had unlocked carried an immense mental burden. Employing all three clones simultaneously pushed him to his limits. These spear techniques were Xu Jingming''s further discoveries, merging the essence of the 129 spear techniques. They hailed from volumes 130 and 131,prising an arsenal of psychic spear mastery. Boom! Boom! The spacetime itself quaked and shuddered. Xu Jingming''s three clones merged into a single entity, transforming into streams of spear-shaped light that rent through the very fabric of spacetime and encircling Red Jade Traveler. Red Jade Traveler, in response, divided into two clones. One clone emanated pitch-ck darkness, its aura spreading like an inky abyss. It seemed to harbor a miniature Abyss within, skillfully absorbing Xu Jingming''s assaults and rendering them futile. The other clone radiated an ethereal brilliance, casting a holy luminescence. Its every motion exuded purity, as if purging the world of all impurities. This clone possessed an indomitable spirit, impervious to harm, with nary a scratch to mar its skin. He has developed his physical form to such an extent, harnessing the Abyss lineage to unimaginable heights. Few Abyss lineage third-realm powerhouses can rival him. Xu Jingming couldn''t help but marvel at the sight. A clone harboring a miniature Abyss alone could vanquish Master of Antinight and the rest. Yet, he had cultivated an opposing strength to an equal magnitude. Xu Jingming realized theplexity of facing both clones in unison. The Abyss lineage indeed has a radiant and holy aspect, Xu Jingming mused. Many practitioners of the Abyss lineage tread the path of light, safeguarding their minds from corruption. The same applied to the Eternal Tower Master of the human race. When his two incarnations work in concert, a mere 10% to 20% of my psychic spearmanship manages to prate his mental defenses after surmounting his physical obstructions. It is an arduous task to vanquish him. Xu Jingming''s three clonesunched their assault with unwavering determination. Even Red Jade Traveler''s dual clones were taken aback by the relentless onught. I''m actually at a disadvantage? Indeed. Though Xu Jingming faced difficulties in oveing Red Jade Traveler, thetter found himself in a precarious position during this confrontation. I''m taking a beating. Red Jade Traveler simmered with frustration. Ordinary third-realm powerhouses of the Heart Realm lineage cannot breach the barrier of my physical defenses, yet he repeatedly manages to inflict harm upon my mind and consciousness. The corrosive power of my Abyss lineage fails to corrode him! His body has been refined to its pinnacle, bing a weapon in itself! When he wields psychic spearmanship, his body transforms into an invulnerable spear. Red Jade Traveler''s two clones fought valiantly, but they failed to inflict any harm upon Xu Jingming. They were on the receiving end of the assault, firmly ced in a disadvantaged position. If this continues, my chances of victory will dwindle. Red Jade Traveler yearned for triumph. I must find a way to wound him. My spearmanship must surpass his, and my mental fortitude must prevail! I have to be stronger to defeat him! Xu Jingming also yearned for victory to survive. He still wanted to continue apanying his family. Chapter 806 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (2/9)

Chapter 806 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (2/9)

Two third-realm beings, both in possession of Ultimate legacies, engaged in an intense battle within this fabric of spacetime. The reverberations of their sh echoed across infinite distances. Fortunately, this particr spacetime was devoid of any other living creatures, granting them the freedom to unleash their full might. One hour, two hours¡­ One day, two days, ten days¡­ Thebatants werepletely absorbed in their duel, their minds racing with countless thoughts as they strategized and sought weaknesses in their opponent. Xu Jingming fought with unyielding determination. Then, something remarkable happened¡ªthe power behind his psychic spearmanship surged dramatically, conjuring forth a tricolored swimming dragon. Simultaneously, a ck, transparent, and colorful Swimming Dragon Spear materialized, piercing through the body of Red Jade Traveler. And then, it pierced through the other clone of Red Jade Traveler. "No¡­" Red Jade Traveler''s twin forms stood frozen, disbelief etched across their faces as their minds and consciousness teetered on the brink of annihtion. As a being of the third realm, Red Jade Traveler possessed numerous clones. Moreover, his dominance within his domain made him even more formidable. The demise of a mere two clones¡­ it wasn''t enough to vanquish himpletely. However, this battle had been lost. This spearmanship can be considered the 132nd volume of the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls. The three Xu Jingmings gripped their spears with tion. Devoting almost all his time to studying the Ultimate legacy he had obtained, Xu Jingming had honed his spearmanship through this very battle, witnessing its improvement firsthand. The two remaining Red Jade Traveler clones gazed upon Xu Jingming and whispered, "I am defeated." Their corporeal forms began to dissipate. Xu Jingming merged his three clones into one and observed the scene with a calm demeanor. Yet, in that moment, he felt a flicker of astonishment. ¡­ Within the vast expanse of an endless and towering pce, an unseen presence exerted its silent influence across every timeline, spacetime, and living being. Inside one of the pce halls, a colossal figure upied a throne, positioned atop a dais. With ck hair and lurid skin, he possessed the appearance of a pure human. Resting his chin in his right hand, he closed his eyes, seemingly lost in slumber. His breaths were gentle, yet the ripples they generated reverberated throughout all timelines and the Heart Realm, transcending the boundaries of spacetime. The source of the chaotic aura that permeated the Heart Realm emanated from the rhythmic essence of this formless aura. Standing beneath the throne were two figures¡ªa gray-robed individual and a red-robed one. Both remained utterly still, resembling statues. For an entire Abyssal Era, they had stood there, willingly serving the mighty presence. Countless powerhouses from the third realm had chosen to follow and serve the Ultimate existences. Their unwavering focus was directed towards the towering figure on the throne. Compared to this immense entity, the two third-realm beings were inconsequential. They were like ants inparison, while the towering presence was akin to a radiant sun or a celestial body. The slightest surge of aura could rend them asunder like a tempest. Urgh. The brows of the towering figure upon the throne twitched, and he gradually opened his eyes. Immediately, the two devoted servants bowed with deep respect and spoke in unison, "World Lord!" The Ultimate existences were shrouded in enigma. They chose not to reveal themselves, and the outside world remained ignorant of their names, origins, and titles. Only their followers possessed knowledge of the great presence who forged the Heart Realm¡­ and they addressed him as the World Lord. Legend had it that this title was what he was known as to his species. The towering figure bore an identical resemnce to Xu Jingming, yet his eyes held a profound depth, as if they carried an eternity of history. He smiled softly and uttered, "I have awakened from my slumber. It seems to coincide with the passing of an Abyssal Era." Indeed, to him, an Abyssal Era was akin to a mere nap. His previous experiences within one Abyssal Era felt like a distant dream. Xu Jingming surveyed the spacetime, which contained Connoisseur, Feather Fire Lord, Lord Louye, Overlord Watercloud, Master of Antinight, Overlord Sea Rain, and many others. Within it resided his family¡ªhis wife, Li Miaomiao, his daughter, Xu Lixing, his parents, grandchildren, and so forth. This spacetime exists as a separate realm specifically crafted by me for my family within my domain. Back when I attained the status of an Ultimate existence, I permitted my family to absorb the life essences from parallel spacetimes. Their life force had undergoneplete refinement, enhanced by my power, allowing their minds to be eternal and impervious to destruction, while elevating their bodies to the third realm. Xu Jingming shook his head gently. However, despite their outward appearance of reaching the third realm, they were but pseudo-third realm beings. This is because their thoughts and minds are not yet capable of withstanding the relentless passage of time. Although I can preserve their minds, preventing decay or distortion over the years, their mental fluctuations gradually weaken. Emotions slowly fade away, reced by a state of indifference. Over time, their once vibrant emotions diminish, drawing them closer to bing mere inanimate objects. Xu Jingming let out a sigh. Having ovee countless trials to attain the esteemed status of the Ultimate realm, Xu Jingming faced the reality that some things remained beyond his reach. Though he possessed the power to alter his family''s thoughts, memories, andprehension, would they still truly be his family? The only viable solutiony in allowing his family to evolve independently. After extensive deliberation with Miaomiao and the others, they reached a unanimous decision to embark on a new life. Yet, there are certain aspects that remain unchangeable. Xu Jingming smiled. For instance, altering her husband and children was out of the question, prompting Xu Jingming to make an effortless choice. I established a self-contained spacetime, sealing away a significant portion of my family''s memories. Their recollections reverted to the earliest days of Earth, a time when humanity had just begun delving into the virtual realitywork. Responding to Miaomiao''s request, I also projected a thought to spend an entire Abyssal Era alongside my beloved family. Chapter 807 - 807 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (3/9) Chapter 807 - 807 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (3/9) Numerous creatures, such as the dean and hispanions, along with the mighty Feather Fire Lord, Lord Louye, and other formidable beings from the third realm, had already perished. Xu Jingming, however, had brought them back to life, breathing new vitality into their existence. In the regr expanse of infinite spacetime, the third-realm powerhouses often traverse through time and space. They congregate, engage in trade, and wage wars, causing a multitude of encounters, Xu Jingming pondered. But in this independent spacetime, I have concealed a portion of Feather Fire Lord¡¯s, Master of Antinight¡¯s, and others¡¯ memories, making them believe¡­ that traversing through spacetime is a formidable feat. Subconsciously, they are disinclined to depart from this particr spacetime. Such was the power wielded by an Ultimate entity¡ªto silently alter the subconsciousness of third-realm powerhouses. Apart from Connoisseur, the original 34 third-realm powerhouses in this independent spacetime had never contemted leaving this realm. They retained memories of the Spacetime Arena, but those memories belonged to the past. The inception of this independent spacetime¡¯s timeline¡­ urred when Earth intersected with the virtual world! In that instant, countless beings across myriad dominions were reborn, and numerous third-realm powerhouses were revived! With the exception of Feather Fire Lord, who perceived something amiss, the other third-realm powerhouses remained oblivious to their resurgence. I spent an Abyssal Era alongside my family. After all, Grandpa is merely an ordinary third-realm individual, so he slumbered for a mere 100,000 years before regaining consciousness, Xu Jingming ruminated. To him, an Abyssal Era was akin to a short nap. However, for a third-realm powerhouse, experiencing another life within an Abyssal Era had a profound impact. Thus, his grandfather awakened only after apse of 100,000 years. Oh, how marvelous it would be if the rest of my family could ascend to the third realm like Grandpa! Xu Jingming sighed inwardly. In reality, he had attempted various methods, but among his kin, only his grandfather¡¯s mind had attained the third realm. Once their minds reached that level, they could transition from being pseudo-third-realm powerhouses to true ones. As an Ultimate entity, Xu Jingming had nurtured his family and the human race. Thus far, he had fostered merely three third-realm powerhouses. One was his grandfather, and the remaining two were exceptional individuals among humans. Clearly, even an Ultimate entity couldn¡¯t easily cultivate true third-realm powerhouses. As time progresses within this independent spacetime, the third-realm powerhouses will gradually grow, yet they might begin to sense that something is awry. Xu Jingming smiled. Therefore, I arranged for Overlord Feui to oversee and eliminate any destabilizing factors. Among the 34 revived third-realm powerhouses, Feather Fire Lord possesses the keenest awareness. He has long sensed that he had once perished. Feather Fire Lord, you have failed twice in your pursuit of the Ultimate realm. It was I who resurrected you! I hoped that by suppressing your past memories, you would relinquish your deathwish. Given your current progress, you have no chance of reaching the Ultimate realm. Xu Jingming shook his head. As an Ultimate existence, Xu Jingming was well aware of the immense challenges thaty on the path to the Ultimate realm. Feather Fire Lord¡¯s progress paled inparison to that of an Ultimate existence. Yet, Xu Jingming held a special fondness for Feather Fire Lord, owing to a debt he had incurred when he was a high-dimensional lifeform. Hence, every time Feather Fire Lord met his demise, Xu Jingming would revive him. Once he established an independent spacetime, Xu Jingming resurrected Feather Fire Lord and sent him into it. When his family¡¯s training and subsequent recollection of their memories wereplete, Feather Fire Lord would also regain his own memories. There were very few beings in the boundless expanse of spacetime that Xu Jingming favored, and Feather Fire Lord happened to be one of them. Gazing upon the independent spacetime, Xu Jingming could see the entirety of what had unfolded during the Abyssal Era at a nce. In this particr era, five third-realm beings inadvertently crossed into the independent spacetime. However, upon realizing that it belonged to me, they promptly retreated in fear. The territory of an Ultimate existence was delineated by time. Commencing from the Abyssal Era preceding the birth of the Ultimate existence, all spacetime for the ensuing 10,000 Abyssal Eras belonged exclusively to the Ultimate existence. Third-realm beings were strictly prohibited from entering. Spacetime travel was prone to errors. Those who wished to avoid trespassing had to promptly depart, lest they face severe consequences. Interfering with the progress of these timelines would result in severe punishment. Casually tampering with the past timeline was strongly discouraged. Any meddling with the past would inevitably affect reality. ¡­ Seated in the grand hall, Xu Jingming looked down and inquired, ¡°Has anything of significance urred during this real timeline¡¯s Abyssal Era?¡± The real timeline held utmost importance. The future was shrouded in illusion and uncertainty, and thus could be disregarded. The past was firmly set in stone, and altering it proved exceedingly troublesome. Even the slightest change could unleash a cascade of events. Reality was unfolding before their eyes¡ªthe very essence cherished by the four Ultimate existences. ¡°World Lord,¡± the figure cloaked in red spoke with utmost deference. ¡°In the real timeline, the 13,922 factions of the Abyssal camp haveunched simultaneous assaults from various spacetimes. The Mother Stream camp is currently at a disadvantage.¡± ¡°The Mother Stream camp falters despite our ndestine assistance?¡± Xu Jingming shook his head in disappointment. The four Ultimate existences each harbored their own distinct desires. Primordial Star Lord stood above all, transcending the skirmishes and allowing other lifeforms to battle amongst themselves. He held no concern for concepts of good, evil, chaos, or order. Instead, he serenely observed the ever-advancing real timeline of infinite spacetime. The Abyss Progenitor, on the other hand, believed in brutal conflicts as a means to forge and nurture powerhouses. Darkness was an inevitability, yet light too found its ce. Under the Abyss Progenitor¡¯s guidance, the influence of the Abyss permeated every corner, as the Abyssal camp waged attacks from all directions. Chapter 808 - 808 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (4/9) Chapter 808 - 808 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (4/9) Xu Jingming¡¯s Heart Realm possessed the ability to sense the minds and emotions of all living beings. There were countless diverse lifeforms among them, each with their own desires and pursuits. Some were born with a love forbat and killing, so forcing them into a state of peace would only drive them further into darkness and insanity. Therefore, the best approach was to prioritize order, allowing all living beings to follow their own paths and minds. Due to this, Xu Jingming held a certain bias towards the Ancestral Mother, although he did not fully agree. He provided limited support to the Mother Stream faction. ¡°World Lord, while we have covertly aided them, a formidable powerhouse has emerged within the Abyssal faction. He possesses great skill in leading armies and has achieved victory time and time again,¡± exined the figure in the red robe. ¡°In truth, our Heart Realm faction has also produced a powerful individual, but it is not appropriate for us to take a prominent role. We should not interfere excessively.¡± Upon hearing this, Xu Jingming easily identified the two powerhouses, locking his gaze upon them. One was an Abyssal powerhouse with nine ferocious tails, formidable inbat and adept at leading armies. The other belonged to the Heart Realm faction, hailing from the Heart Sword lineage. Neither have found their own paths; their chances of reaching the Ultimate realm are hopeless. One follows the path of the Abyss, while the other belongs to the Heart Realm, both paths established by their predecessors, rendering it impossible for them to attain the Ultimate realm. ¡°We can increase our support,¡± dered Xu Jingming. ¡°I do not want the Abyssal faction to gain the upper hand.¡± ¡°Yes, World Lord,¡± the red-robed and gray-robed figures responded respectfully in unison. Their spirits were uplifted as well. With the orders from the Ultimate existence, the Heart Realm faction would undoubtedly intensify their efforts. ¡°How is the scientific lineage progressing?¡± inquired Xu Jingming. The gray-robed figure below immediately replied with respect, ¡°I have been meticulously monitoring the progress of the scientific lineage. During this Abyssal Era, their advancements have remained stagnant.¡± Xu Jingming nodded. The four Ultimate existences held high expectations for the scientific lineage because it stood independently from their respective schools. Moreover, its achievements could potentially benefit all living beings across infinite spacetime. If the scientific lineage were to achieve a breakthrough, it might give rise to a fifth Ultimate being. Of the nine seeded powerhouses in the true timeline, there is only a slim chance of reaching the Ultimate realm. However, if the scientific lineage seeds, the chances would be close to 100%. Nevertheless, as one advances further, progress bes increasingly difficult. Infinite spacetime holds countless mysteries beyond the reach of scientific analysis, Xu Jingming pondered. The four Ultimate existences felt a sense of loneliness. They eagerly anticipated the emergence of newpanions. As long as there was a mere 1% chance of reaching the Ultimate realm, the four Ultimate existences would pay attention and even lend their aid. The scientific lineage held their undivided attention. Yet, judging from the current state¡­ The birth of a new Ultimate being remained a distant possibility. Being married to Li Miaomiao, who pursued the scientific lineage, Xu Jingming grew more invested in its progress. ¡°The Heart Realm Supreme Council will convene in half an Abyssal Era, World Lord,¡± the gray-robed figure informed. ¡°Will you be attending?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t be going since there won¡¯t be any impressive little ones,¡± Xu Jingming replied. Suddenly, two figures appeared beside the red-robed and gray-robed attendants. They were Overlord Feui and Red Jade Traveler. ¡°World Lord,¡± Feui and Red Jade Traveler greeted with respectful bows. ¡°Good job,¡± Xu Jingming acknowledged with a smile and nod. While he was napping, Overlord Feui had been overseeing all the progress in the independent spacetime. Red Jade Traveler had once obtained the Ultimate legacy of the Abyss lineage but hadter joined the Heart Realm camp. This time, he also acted as Xu Jingming¡¯s opponent. ¡°It is our honor,¡± Feui and Red Jade Traveler humbly replied. Xu Jingming nodded. Even when he was at the third realm, Feui had been a loyal subordinate and often shouldered significant responsibilities. ¡°Feui, has the Abyss Progenitor been contemting ways to sway you to his side recently?¡± Xu Jingming inquired with a smile. ¡°Yes,¡± Feui confirmed, nodding. ¡°Since Red Jade Traveler has joined the World Lord, the Abyss Progenitor naturally desires retribution.¡± ¡°Haha, you have been my earliest follower. If he manages to win you over, it would indeed be the ultimate mockery of me. Haha¡­¡± Xu Jingmingughed. ¡°The Abyss Progenitor has always had a fondness for battles.¡± Red Jade Traveler added, ¡°I was not tempted, World Lord. Instead, I aligned with your will and willingly joined your cause.¡± ¡°You were once one of his 72 personal disciples. Considering the Abyss Progenitor¡¯s character, he naturally seeks victory. His thirst for triumph is relentless,¡± Xu Jingming remarked, well aware of his old adversary¡¯s nature. ¡°Carry on with your duties. You need not concern yourselves with the independent spacetime any longer. You are dismissed,¡± Xu Jingming instructed. Now that he was awake, he directed a fragment of his attention to monitor the spacetime. ¡°Yes, World Lord,¡± Feui and Red Jade Traveler respectfully bowed before departing. Xu Jingming rose from his seat and silently vanished. The gray-robed and red-robed attendants stood their ground, patiently awaiting further instructions. They had faithfully served the World Lord for countless years, dutifully rying hismands. ¡­ In a vast garden, Xu Jingming gazed upon the plum blossoms, peach blossoms, and various other flowers and nts transnted from Earth. These botanical wonders thrived here due to the alterations in the rules. Each flower had undergone a remarkable transformation, rivaling entire universes in their grandeur. However, within this garden, they were mere decorations.. Chapter 809 - 809 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (5/9) Chapter 809 - 809 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (5/9) Snowkes danced and settled delicately on the plum blossoms, creating a picturesque scene in one corner of the garden. Every part of the garden had its unique weather and scenery, each captivating in its own way. With a gentle touch, Xu Jingming caressed the plum blossom. There¡¯s no one truly extraordinary in the real timeline. Compared to them¡­ my growth during the Abyssal Era in the independent spacetime was considered swift, he mused, a smile ying on his lips. This sense of progress, advancing by leaps and bounds, is undeniably gratifying! Even though I¡¯d merely sent a thought and temporarily sealed my memories, at my core, I possess the essence of an Ultimate existence, Xu Jingming reflected, a tinge of emotion in his thoughts. There are no cultivation bottlenecks to hinder me, and I have thoroughly surpassed all prodigious individuals. Remarkable, indeed. To make the most of the Abyssal Era and avoid wasting its opportunities, I consciously chose to follow the path of the psychic weapon lineage. It went well; I expanded the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls from 129 volumes to 132. After all, Xu Jingming was the Master of the Heart Realm. In the past, Xu Jingming had established a solid foundation using the illusory realm of the Heart Realm. Hence, even with his memories sealed, the illusory realm of his Heart Realm had flourished without encountering any hindrances in the independent spacetime. Had it not been for the Ultimate legacy, his psychic weapon lineage might have struggled to keep pace with the rapid development of his Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm. Endowed with abundant resources and an Ultimate existence, he wieldedplete control over the psychic weapon lineage, leveraging the assistance of the wager. Yes, the essence of an Ultimate existence ensures swift growth, even with a mere thought, Xu Jingming acknowledged. In the real timeline, my true progress was considerably more arduous. In reality¡­ That year, Earth made the virtual world essible to the public! Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were just dating at the time. Within the virtual world, Xu Jingming experienced a meteoric rise. It didn¡¯t take long for him to surpass his master, Liu Hai, and im the title of Earth¡¯s foremost warrior! However, during that period, Tejano wasn¡¯t responsible for safeguarding the emerging civilization. An ordinary staff member dispatched by the Cosmic Human Alliance took the role. He paid little heed to feeble civilizations and harbored no particr fondness for Earth. He didn¡¯t spare much thought for Earth¡¯s fawning, nor did he partake in their warriorpetition. Thus, Xu Jingming had surged far ahead, indisputably reigning as Earth¡¯s number one. Later on, he transcended into a cosmic entity and ventured forth into the vast expanse of the universe. The moment the protection period for the emerging civilization concluded, the ck Moon civilization descended upon them! In reality, without Tejano¡¯s assistance, Xu Jingming remained oblivious to the existence of the mysteriousnd. He continued his gradual growth within the virtual world, toiling diligently to earn a living. Earth¡¯s civilization proved feeble against the colossal might of the ck Moon civilization, and they were left utterly at its mercy. The resources of Earth¡¯s civilization were drained, reduced to a mere auxiliary existence subservient to the ck Moon civilization. The human inhabitants of Earth endured lives filled with misery. Yet, as a cosmic entity, Xu Jingming enjoyed rtively better days, shielded by the protectivews of the Cosmic Human Alliance. Those were truly arduous times, marked by the absence of advantageous backgrounds and the oppressive weight of the ck Moon civilization. Xu Jingming vividly recalled those days. Thanks to Miaomiao¡¯s unwavering support and the guidance of Grandpa, we navigated the most treacherous paths. Upon venturing into the vastness of the universe, Xu Jingming showcased considerable talent. He assumed various roles within the virtual world, serving as a bodyguard, teacher, sparring partner, and undertaking numerous other upations. His grandfather managed a business firm, employing a handful of cosmic citizens hailing from Earth, Xu Jingming among them. His grandfather dealt with individuals from all walks of life, assisting Xu Jingming in securing lucrative business deals and devising his career trajectory. In terms of strategy, his grandfather proved more adept than both Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao, excelling even as an Earthling merchant within the ck Moon civilization. During that time, Li Miaomiao indulged in live-streaming on the cosmic virtualwork, often broadcasting Xu Jingming¡¯s battles to a wide audience. It was his grandfather who imparted the knowledge of live-streaming, attracting viewers and bolstering their poprity. As time passed and Xu Jingming¡¯s prowess grew, they finally garnered a measure of fame. Fortunate enough to be recruited into a professional team when he became a Lv. 7 cosmic entity, Xu Jingming discovered that Tejano stood as the boss behind this team. Nevertheless, given Tejano¡¯s numerous teams at the time, the team Xu Jingming joinedpeted solely in the lower-tier leagues, rendering him ineligible for an encounter with Tejano. The stronger Xu Jingming became, the more the ck Moon civilization honed in on him! Prior to Earth¡¯splete assimtion by the ck Moon civilization, they sought to prevent the emergence of a true powerhouse from Earth. During those trying times, his resourceful grandfather sought aid from influential families within the ck Moon civilization, doing his utmost to alleviate the mounting pressure on Xu Jingming. Yet, as Xu Jingming achieved the breakthrough to a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, the ck Moon civilization recognized his immense potential, leaving no room for negotiation. The upper echelons of the ck Moon civilization resolved to obliterate Xu Jingming entirely, shattering any glimmer of hope for Earth. ording to the ck Moon civilization¡¯s n, it would take at least 10,000 years topletely assimte Earth¡¯s civilization and make Earth¡¯s humanspletely forget about Earth and be a part of the ck Moon civilization. Enter Tejano at the most critical juncture! Though Tejano had never interacted with Xu Jingming before, as Xu Jingming joined a core team upon reaching the level of a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, Tejano found himself captivated while watching apetition featuring Xu Jingming. Tejano¡¯s think tank swiftly ryed Xu Jingming¡¯s information to him, apprising him of the dire circumstances Xu Jingming faced. Tejano subsequently dispatched a message to the ck Moon civilization. A solitary word from him altered Xu Jingming¡¯s destiny. The single heir to the cosmic legend, Redmond, spoke words that would entirely overturn the deste circumstances in which Xu Jingming, Grandpa, Li Miaomiao, andpany found themselves. Chapter 810 - 810 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (6/9) Chapter 810 - 810 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (6/9) Following the resolution of that crisis, Xu Jingming¡¯s grandfather, parents, Li Miaomiao, daughter Xu Lixing, and others swiftly approached the end of their lives, passing away one after another. They were all ordinary cosmic beings with a lifespan of merely 3,000 years. Those 3,000 years marked the weakest period in Xu Jingming¡¯s life. His grandfather had toiled relentlessly, paving the way for him and helping him ovee numerous challenges. Li Miaomiao had devised strategies to establish Xu Jingming¡¯s reputation, enabling him to sessfully join a professional team. It was a collective effort by their family to reach this stage. Without his grandfather¡¯s assistance, Xu Jingming would likely have been annihted by the ck Moon civilization at Level 7. Helpless, Xu Jingming witnessed his family sumbing to old age and passing away. Prolonging their lifespans? Bing an Origin lifeform through external forces? Unfortunately, as a Level 8 cosmic lifeform at that time, he was unable to aplish such feats. By the time Xu Jingming discovered the mysterious world, he was already in his 3,600s. Without hesitation, he decided to participate. Although he was considered old among the participants, he had umted vast knowledge. He sessfully reached the seventh in the mysterious world and gained profound insights into the Primordial Star phenomenon. Despite his age, the Primordial Research Institute recruited him! However, ording to the rules, he still had to conceal his true identity. While he remained on Tejano¡¯s team, Xu Jingming¡¯s strength grew rapidly, and they achieved increasingly remarkable results with the team he led. This delighted Tejano, forging a closer bond between them. Considering that Tejano had not nurtured his team for long and Xu Jingming¡¯s individual prowess surpassed that of his teammates, they were generally inferior, causing them to secure a second-ce finish in the most prestigious inter-dominion tournament. Nevertheless, Tejano was immensely satisfied. He was like a giddy fool at the time. After that battle, Xu Jingming experienced a breakthrough and became an Origin lifeform. That year, he reached the age of 5,537. From that point onward, the destiny of Earth¡¯s civilization underwent aplete transformation. Despite bing an Origin lifeform, Xu Jingming received no acknowledgment from the dean. In fact, the dean didn¡¯t even notice him. After all, Xu Jingming had only be an Origin lifeform in his 5,000s and was considered an ordinary member. It was only upon bing an Origin lifeform that he truly ascended to the upper echelons of the Cosmic Human Alliance. Nevertheless, Xu Jingming chose to remain humble and unassuming. It was only when Xu Jingming, in his 6,000s, reached the pinnacle of a Level 10 Origin lifeform that he managed to astonish everyone. It was only then, as Xu Jingming officially became an overlord of the Oohook Star Alliance, that Earth¡¯s civilization began its rapid expansion. Xu Jingming¡¯s existence in the independent spacetime was truly monstrous, making everyone eager to establish a good rtionship with him. But in reality, despite bing a Level 10 Origin lifeform, Xu Jingming was merely an ordinary member among the multitude of Level 10 Origin lifeform in the human race. He still had to fight for resources. The various factions and groups engaged in open and covert battles, backstabbing one another. The conflicts between factions were harsh and unforgiving. Only a select few individuals managed to rise above the fray and avoid entanglement in the factionalpetition. Unfortunately, Xu Jingming couldn¡¯t escape this reality. In his 8,000s, Xu Jingming became a cosmic legend, astonishing all factions. As a peripheral member of the Primordial Research Institute, who joined through the mysterious world in his 3,600s, he swiftly ascended to greatness after gaining ess to the institute¡¯s resources. Surpassing all expectations, he became a cosmic legend in his 8,000s, even outpacing Redmond. When he reached the milestone of 10,000 years old, Xu Jingming broke through and became a high-dimensional lifeform! The entire human race was left in awe, as he achieved this feat quicker than Redmond. In the true timeline, without the aid of the cosmic fruits in the auxiliary universe, Redmondgged behind by 20,000 years, making Xu Jingming¡¯s progress far superior. Upon bing a high-dimensional lifeform, Xu Jingming personally resurrected his family. Following the revival of his daughter, Xu Lixing, she fortuitously encountered the reclusive Origin lifeform, Meng Tian. Their bond grew stronger over time, leading to marriage and the birth of their two children¡ªXu Fangjin and Xu Biyun. ¡­ For me, transitioning from a low-dimensional lifeform to a high-dimensional one was not arduous. Xu Jingming plucked a snow-covered plum blossom. He had always admired the beauty of plum blossoms in the snow. However, the days following my elevation to a high-dimensional lifeform proved to be truly challenging. Initially, the journey as a high-dimensional lifeform was peaceful and smooth. Xu Jingming¡¯s immense talent propelled him to swiftly reach the Eternal realm. Combining both opportunity and aptitude, he mastered the art of cultivating his Heart Fire Body. This specialized technique belonged to the esteemed lineage of the Primordial Star¡ªthe Heart Fire school. He transformed his body into a manifestation of Heart Fire, allowing him to prate the depths of the Primordial Star. The Primordial Star illuminated the boundless expanse of space, spanning across multiple dominions. By delving into the profound depths of the Primordial Star, one could traverse into other realms. In terms of speed, it wasparable to navigating through the Abyss or employing teleportation via the Heart Realm. Yet, journeying through the Primordial Star was an immense challenge; its destructive forces were formidable. However, Xu Jingming could endure it in his Heart Fire form. Over a million years passed in serene tranquility. However, fate took a dire turn when the dean, Tower Master, and Ind Lord faced grave peril during a joint exploration of a perilous zone. For reasons unbeknownst, all three lost their lives. While it was not umon for high-dimensional lifeforms to perish during explorations, the deaths of the dean and hisrades¡ªwho had long stood united¡ªdelivered a severe blow to humanity. Xu Jingming and Redmond remained the sole surviving high-dimensional lifeforms among the humans. With Xu Jingming, an Eternal, painstakingly safeguarding the human race alongside Redmond, a powerhouse of the Firstborn realm, every move was executed with utmost caution. Yet, it didn¡¯t take long for the human race¡¯s ancient neighbor¡ªthe formidable Void Celestial, Gumo¡ªto provoke a powerful adversary, resulting in the annihtion of his clones. The Void Celestials met their demise, leaving Xu Jingming and Redmond in stunned disbelief. An overwhelming sense of fear gripped them. The unpredictable nature of their circumstances became ever more apparent. While the feeble human race remained, the Void Celestials were the first to fall. Chapter 811 - 811 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (7/9) 811 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (7/9) In the days that followed, Xu Jingming and Redmond grew steadily, until Redmond finally reached the Eternal realm. At one point, Xu Jingming found himself captured andpelled to join a cannon fodder army. It was a vast army that traversed spacetime, capturing individuals like him to serve as expendable soldiers. It was during this ordeal that he crossed paths with Liu Mangxing. Together, they faced countless trials and tribtions as cannon fodder, until Liu Mangxing tragically perished, leaving Xu Jingming as the fortunate survivor. Bound by the bond of a life-and-death friendship, Xu Jingming feltpelled to aid Liu Mangxing even after his demise. He added the long-departed Liu Mangxing¡¯s family into the independent spacetime that he created. In addition to his adventures as a warrior, Xu Jingming also ventured as an explorer, amassing achievements to exchange for valuable legacies. Every resource he acquired demanded him to risk his life. For a third-realm legacy, he spent a harrowing 50 million years as an explorer, encountering both allies and adversaries along the way. He journeyed far and wide, visiting perilous locations and bing entangled in wars. However, it was his arrival in Feather Fire City that astonished Xu Jingming the most. The Feather Fire Lord openly shared his precious legacies, requiring only a small price in return. At that time, Xu Jingming was so overwhelmed with excitement that he could scarcely hold back tears. In Feather Fire City, Xu Jingming acquired numerous legacies, firmly establishing a strong foundation for his path. In the true timeline, factions shed and battled across spacetime. Even half-step third-realm powerhouses could unintentionally be entangled in these conflicts. Xu Jingming recalled the crueler reality under the influence of the Abyss Progenitor. Thus, he stumbled his way to bing an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. Surviving to that moment required both strength and luck. One fateful day, shortly after achieving invincibility at the half-step third realm, Xu Jingming was unexpectedly captured and taken to the Spacetime Arena. This arena served as a game for third-realm powerhouses, who sent their teams topete. For them, it was merely a game, but for Xu Jingming¡­ his life was on the line in every battle. The team consisted of over a thousand members, yet only a select few would ultimately enter the arena. Xu Jingmingbored tirelessly, enduring countless hardships, until he finally led the team to an impressive 13th ce. This ranking was already considered highly remarkable. In the distant future, Connoisseur¡¯s team had an impressive record of consecutive championships. Part of their sess came from Connoisseur¡¯s exceptional coaching, which brought out the team¡¯s full potential. Another factor was his grandson being an Ultimate existence! With Xu Jingming¡¯s assistance, Connoisseur scoured endless spacetime to recruit the most exceptional team members. In the past, Xu Jingming had already achieved a remarkable 13th ce with his own skills and a team of ordinary teammates. This earned him the admiration of a third-realm powerhouse who was highly satisfied with his performance. As a reward, the powerhouse extended an invitation to Xu Jingming to participate in the next Spacetime Arenapetition, which would take ce ten Abyssal Eraster. Xu Jingming didn¡¯t dare to decline the invitation from the third-realm powerhouse and had no choice but to obediently agree. During the ten Abyssal Eras leading up to the next tournament, Xu Jingming never allowed himself to ck off. He utilized the resources provided by the third-realm powerhouse to nurture his team and continuously strengthen himself. In the subsequent tournament, Xu Jingming, armed with newfound knowledge, led his team through one challenge after another. In the finals, he had a moment of revtion and broke through to the third realm when he defeated his opponent. This unexpected breakthrough surprised many observing third-realm powerhouses. For Xu Jingming, it was a fascinating turn of events. He became an Origin lifeform as a result of thepetition. Initially, he was overjoyed by his attainment of the third realm. He held immense authority and even altered the rules. His family was brought back to life, altering the fate of humanity. He witnessed several third-realm powerhouses attempting to reach the Ultimate realm and meeting their demise. Xu Jingming was also fortunate enough to encounter an Ultimate existence and receive a reward. However, his family¡¯s minds gradually deteriorated, and Xu Jingming was helpless to prevent it. Thankfully, his grandfather possessed an extraordinary mind and willpower. With Xu Jingming¡¯s resources, his grandfather¡¯s mental faculties reached a levelparable to a half-step third realm. ¡°Jingming, let them slumber,¡± his grandfather had implored him. Xu Jingming chose to put his family to slumber, causing time to almoste to a standstill. He then threw himself even more fervently into his path. As a low-dimensional lifeform, Xu Jingming delved into the Primordial Star lineage. As a high-dimensional lifeform, he seized an opportunity to master the unique Heart Fire lineage within the Primordial Star lineage. In his subsequent travels, Xu Jingming expanded his knowledge from the Heart Fire school to the mental illusory realm school. Building upon this foundation, he umted numerous legacies from the illusory realm, especially from his exchanges with Feather Fire Lord. With the aid of these legacies, Xu Jingming deepened his understanding and mastery of the mental illusory realm lineage. Throughout more than ten Abyssal Eras, Xu Jingming engaged in numerous shes with formidable powerhouses within the Spacetime Arena. Time and time again, he relied on the mental illusory realm tobat his adversaries, allowing his understanding and skills to grow. When he pushed himself to the very brink, he achieved a remarkable breakthrough, ascending from invincibility in the half-step third realm to the coveted third realm. During those times, the mental illusory realm lineage was not highly regarded, as it was rtivelymonce. Upon attaining the third realm, the structure of the illusory realm expanded into a vast and remarkably lifelike world. Chapter 812 - 812 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (8/9) 812 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (8/9) The body and mind, those are the twin pirs of life. If my mind¡¯s illusory realm could hold the emotions and desires of countless souls, what would it be like? At that time, Xu Jingming¡¯s illusory realm began to change. Reaching the third realm was already the limit for the illusory realm. Xu Jingming ventured further and further down an unfamiliar path. Wherever he went, the vast Heart Realm reflected everything around it, naturally epassing the minds and consciousness of innumerable beings. Their desires and emotions took form within the Heart Realm. ¡°This cannot be called an illusory realm anymore, but rather a world of the mind and heart. I shall name it¡­ the Heart Realm!¡± Thus began Xu Jingming¡¯s exploration of the Heart Realm. Even after his family¡¯s minds became corrupted and distorted, Xu Jingming continued to explore. To experiment with the Heart Realm, he took charge and became themander-in-chief of the Mother Stream camp! He surged forward, pushing his way to the forefront and battling the powerful beings from the Abyssal camp. With each confrontation across the expanses of spacetime, Xu Jingming¡¯s Heart Realm disyed ever greater strength. As Xu Jingming umted the emotions, desires, and other fluctuations of countless beings, he constantly refined his Heart Realm. He also formed several groups and shared experiences with numerous mighty individuals. He even divided into incarnations and embarked on a trip, visiting different species and undergoing diverse journeys. He began to undergo all manner of experiences as a multidimensional entity. ¡­ He employed various methods to perfect his Heart Realm. Finally, after endless years, Xu Jingming felt that he could no longer advance within the lineage of the Heart Realm. Therefore, like many third-realm powerhouses, he opted for the ultimate step¡ªsetting his sights on the Ultimate realm. On that day, many close friends watched, and Grandpa watched anxiously! Many good friends pledged to take care of the human race, but they didn¡¯t dissuade Xu Jingming from his decision. That was because everyone knew that once a third-realm powerhouse resolved to break through to the Ultimate realm, persuasion became futile. Finally, Xu Jingming immted himself¡ªeverything¡ªand infinite energy flowed back into infinite spacetime. At the moment of his demise, when he mergedpletely with infinite spacetime, Xu Jingming perceived all the parallel spacetimes. Death preceding rebirth was undertaken to perceive all parallel spacetimes. Countless parallel spacetimes existed. Third-realm powerhouses usually could only sense the spacetime they resided in, and the other spacetimes remained hazy. Only by sacrificing their lives could they briefly sense all of spacetime upon returning to it. Upon sensing the parallel spacetimes, Xu Jingming¡¯s consciousness soared. He imprinted thews of the Heart Realm, which he had studied for a long time, onto thews of infinite spacetime. Then, his awareness descended into darkness. Death preceding rebirth. Sess meant attaining the Ultimate. If hisws could merge with thews of infinite spacetime, he would be the bedrock of its existence. The four Ultimate beings are also the cornerstones and pirs of infinite spacetime. Our presence can render infinite spacetime more wless, stable, and powerful. Xu Jingming understood this fact very well. With each additional Ultimate being, infinite spacetime gained greater stability and strength, while the cultivation system became more refined. Forging a new path that harmonizes with the cirction of infinite spacetime is undeniably challenging¡ªit must possess enough strength and perfection to be the very foundation of infinite spacetime. Despite being an Ultimate being, Xu Jingming found this path exceedingly arduous. Prior to breaking through to the Ultimate realm, he was uncertain if it would be fullypatible or if he had umted enough. However, he could not progress any further and thus took that leap. For instance, a multitude of third-realm powerhouses had attempted that leap and failed to imprint theirws. They had truly perished. Only through sessful imprinting could one be resurrected, utilizing their ownws. Numerous beings have traversed this path, but only four have seeded. I am one of them. Naturally, Xu Jingming concealed information about himself following his sess. The external world remained oblivious to the identity of the Master of the Heart Realm, the experiences he had undergone, and the species he hailed from. Unless Xu Jingming permitted it, those below the status of an Ultimate being would receive no information about him. ¡­ Xu Jingming suddenly sensed a presence and turned his gaze to the side. He spotted a figure materializing in the garden¡ªit was the smiling Connoisseur. ¡°Grandpa,¡± Xu Jingming greeted with a smile. Very few individuals were privy to the knowledge of the Master of the Heart Realm. Few knew of the true connection between Connoisseur and the Master of the Heart Realm, and even fewer were aware of the rtionship between the human race and the Master of the Heart Realm. ¡°How was the Abyssal Era?¡± Connoisseur smiled. ¡°I¡¯ve been cautious, fearing that I might awaken you and disrupt your ns.¡± Xu Jingming had decided to awaken following the wager battle at the conclusion of the Abyssal Era. Overlord Feui and Connoisseur naturally had to uphold this decision. Consequently, the other members of the family were tense about the wager, but Connoisseur remained unfazed. His eldest grandson was an Ultimate being capable of establishing spacetime effortlessly and resurrecting countless living beings. ¡°It went well. I made some progress in the psychic weapon lineage.¡± Xu Jingming shook his head. ¡°But that¡¯s not important. What matters is Miaomiao and the others.¡± Grandpa Xu nodded. ¡°Your arrangements for the wager weremendable. Under the threat of the wager, they toiled diligently during the Abyssal Era and held the Xu family to stringent standards. The Xu family has made significant advancementspared to the actual timeline.¡± Chapter 813 - 813 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (9/9) 813 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (9/9) Xu Jingming didn¡¯t hold much regard for the Xu family beyond his immediate kin. As for those distant rtives from many generationster, he felt little attachment towards them. ¡°It would be splendid to have a few half-step third-realm powerhouses,¡± Grandpa Xu expressed his anticipation as well. Xu Jingming contemted, ¡°If this seeds, we can repeat the process in the future. Starting anew, again and again¡­ A life of varied growth will allow their minds to reach an ample level.¡± ¡°What should be our next course of action?¡± inquired Grandpa Xu. ¡°No need to rush,¡± Xu Jingming replied. ¡°Let them believe¡­ that the wager battle will endure for millions of years. The prolonged nature of the battle will strain their minds. Let them endure it for ten million years.¡± Grandpa Xu smiled. ¡°Alright, we shall proceed ording to your n. Whates after the wager battle?¡± ¡°Depending on their circumstances when the time arrives, I will decide whether my wager battle shall seed or fail, or if I¡¯ll be entangled by the Ultimate existence,¡± Xu Jingming exined with a smile. ¡°In short, it is all for their growth.¡± Grandpa Xu nodded in understanding. ¡°In the future, I shall also expose them to danger. At times, I may require your intervention, Grandpa,¡± Xu Jingming disclosed. ¡°Whether it¡¯s due to our rtionship or your superficial role as my grandfather, you will have a reason to interfere.¡± ¡°I understand. We must ensure their survival while training them,¡± Grandpa Xu affirmed. ¡°If they happen to perish, it is not an issue. You can help resurrect them. Sometimes, the right amount of death also serves as a form of training,¡± Xu Jingming remarked. Grandpa Xu smiled and nodded. The two of them gazed into the distance at the independent spacetime. All their preparations for the future were aimed at nurturing their family. ¡­ In the independent spacetime, within Xu Jingming¡¯s territory, at the old residence. Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, Grandpa Xu, Meng Tian, Mr. and Mrs. Xu, Li Chen¡¯an and his wife, Xu Fangjin and his wife, Xu Biyun and his wife, as well as the dean, Tower Master, Ind Lord, Redmond, and other prominent members of the human race, gathered anxiously, awaiting the oue. ¡°The territory remains intact. Wu Ming hasn¡¯t faltered,¡± the dean reassured. ¡°It has been three years, and still no victor,¡± Mr. Xu fretted. ¡°Judging by the intensity of the battle, their strengths seem evenly matched.¡± ¡°In such a situation, either of them could triumph. It all hinges on who breaks through at the crucial moment,¡± Tower Master observed. Li Miaomiao, Xu Lixing, and the rest were too preupied to engage in conversation. ¡°You should all leave,¡± Connoisseur interjected. ¡°The battle has continued for an extensive period, with no end in sight. We remain uncertain of how much longer it willst or the disparity in timescales between thebat spacetime and our own. It could be a million years or even tens of millions,¡± Connoisseur warned. ¡°You must be prepared. Since the two opponents are evenly matched, anyone could emerge defeated, even Wu Ming. In that case¡­ you will need to rely on yourselves in the future.¡± ¡°We understand.¡± Li Miaomiao and the others heeded Connoisseur¡¯s advice, recognizing the significance of the words from a third-realm existence. ¡°Disperse swiftly. There¡¯s no purpose in congregating here. My young friend, I shall take my leave. Feel free to visit me anytime,¡± Connoisseur informed Grandpa Xu. ¡°Very well, Senior Connoisseur,¡± Grandpa Xu replied. Connoisseur nodded, turned around, and vanished. The dean sighed with emotion at the sight. ¡°It appears that Connoisseur and Wu Ming share a remarkable bond. While the other third-realm powerhouses have departed, he remained by our side for three years.¡± ¡°Let us depart as well. Our presence here serves no purpose in aiding Wu Ming,¡± Tower Master dered. And one by one, they departed. The family members also dispersed, returning to their respective abodes. ¡°Mom.¡± Xu Lixing stood by her mother, Li Miaomiao, her eyes filled with concern. ¡°Will Dad truly lose?¡± ¡°I cannot say for certain.¡± Li Miaomiao responded calmly, ¡°Your father has shielded us for a long time. Moving forward, we must adapt and rely on ourselves.¡± Xu Lixing nodded. ¡°I understand, but I am genuinely worried.¡± ¡°In that case, focus on your cultivation. If you be stronger, your father will be immensely proud upon his return.¡± Li Miaomiao gazed into the distant void. The End. Author¡¯s Afterword: This marks the conclusion of our journey through this novel. Initially, I was brimming with excitement, eager to delve into the realm of Earth¡¯s weaponbat and the challenges of surviving in the vast universe. I aimed to explore the conflicts between different factions within the human race and the ruthless nature of civilizations¡¯petitive spirit. However, as the story progressed, I found myself scaling back those elements. It ultimately boiled down to my own limitations as a writer. Throughout the novel, the transformation from a low-dimensional lifeform to an Ultimate existence proved to be an arduous feat to truly portray. Hence, my intention was to unveil the protagonist¡¯s true identity in the final moments. In fact, I had sprinkled numerous hints throughout the earlier stages. I wonder if it caught everyone by surprise. Yes, now that this novel has ended, I¡¯ll take a long break to recharge myself. As we reach the end, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the readers who have supported this journey. Thank you, everyone!~~ Chapter 809 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (5/9) 809 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (5/9) Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Snowkes danced and settled delicately on the plum blossoms, creating a picturesque scene in one corner of the garden. Every part of the garden had its unique weather and scenery, each captivating in its own way. With a gentle touch, Xu Jingming caressed the plum blossom. There¡¯s no one truly extraordinary in the real timeline. Compared to them¡­ my growth during the Abyssal Era in the independent spacetime was considered swift, he mused, a smile ying on his lips. This sense of progress, advancing by leaps and bounds, is undeniably gratifying! Even though I¡¯d merely sent a thought and temporarily sealed my memories, at my core, I possess the essence of an Ultimate existence, Xu Jingming reflected, a tinge of emotion in his thoughts. There are no cultivation bottlenecks to hinder me, and I have thoroughly surpassed all prodigious individuals. Remarkable, indeed. To make the most of the Abyssal Era and avoid wasting its opportunities, I consciously chose to follow the path of the psychic weapon lineage. It went well; I expanded the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls from 129 volumes to 132. After all, Xu Jingming was the Master of the Heart Realm. In the past, Xu Jingming had established a solid foundation using the illusory realm of the Heart Realm. Hence, even with his memories sealed, the illusory realm of his Heart Realm had flourished without encountering any hindrances in the independent spacetime. Had it not been for the Ultimate legacy, his psychic weapon lineage might have struggled to keep pace with the rapid development of his Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm. Endowed with abundant resources and an Ultimate existence, he wieldedplete control over the psychic weapon lineage, leveraging the assistance of the wager. Yes, the essence of an Ultimate existence ensures swift growth, even with a mere thought, Xu Jingming acknowledged. In the real timeline, my true progress was considerably more arduous. In reality¡­ That year, Earth made the virtual world essible to the public! Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were just dating at the time. Within the virtual world, Xu Jingming experienced a meteoric rise. It didn¡¯t take long for him to surpass his master, Liu Hai, and im the title of Earth¡¯s foremost warrior! However, during that period, Tejano wasn¡¯t responsible for safeguarding the emerging civilization. An ordinary staff member dispatched by the Cosmic Human Alliance took the role. He paid little heed to feeble civilizations and harbored no particr fondness for Earth. He didn¡¯t spare much thought for Earth¡¯s fawning, nor did he partake in their warriorpetition. Thus, Xu Jingming had surged far ahead, indisputably reigning as Earth¡¯s number one. Later on, he transcended into a cosmic entity and ventured forth into the vast expanse of the universe. The moment the protection period for the emerging civilization concluded, the ck Moon civilization descended upon them! In reality, without Tejano¡¯s assistance, Xu Jingming remained oblivious to the existence of the mysteriousnd. He continued his gradual growth within the virtual world, toiling diligently to earn a living. Earth¡¯s civilization proved feeble against the colossal might of the ck Moon civilization, and they were left utterly at its mercy. The resources of Earth¡¯s civilization were drained, reduced to a mere auxiliary existence subservient to the ck Moon civilization. The human inhabitants of Earth endured lives filled with misery. Yet, as a cosmic entity, Xu Jingming enjoyed rtively better days, shielded by the protectivews of the Cosmic Human Alliance. Those were truly arduous times, marked by the absence of advantageous backgrounds and the oppressive weight of the ck Moon civilization. Xu Jingming vividly recalled those days. Thanks to Miaomiao¡¯s unwavering support and the guidance of Grandpa, we navigated the most treacherous paths. Upon venturing into the vastness of the universe, Xu Jingming showcased considerable talent. He assumed various roles within the virtual world, serving as a bodyguard, teacher, sparring partner, and undertaking numerous other upations. His grandfather managed a business firm, employing a handful of cosmic citizens hailing from Earth, Xu Jingming among them. His grandfather dealt with individuals from all walks of life, assisting Xu Jingming in securing lucrative business deals and devising his career trajectory. In terms of strategy, his grandfather proved more adept than both Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao, excelling even as an Earthling merchant within the ck Moon civilization. During that time, Li Miaomiao indulged in live-streaming on the cosmic virtualwork, often broadcasting Xu Jingming¡¯s battles to a wide audience. It was his grandfather who imparted the knowledge of live-streaming, attracting viewers and bolstering their poprity. As time passed and Xu Jingming¡¯s prowess grew, they finally garnered a measure of fame. Fortunate enough to be recruited into a professional team when he became a Lv. 7 cosmic entity, Xu Jingming discovered that Tejano stood as the boss behind this team. Nevertheless, given Tejano¡¯s numerous teams at the time, the team Xu Jingming joinedpeted solely in the lower-tier leagues, rendering him ineligible for an encounter with Tejano. The stronger Xu Jingming became, the more the ck Moon civilization honed in on him! Prior to Earth¡¯splete assimtion by the ck Moon civilization, they sought to prevent the emergence of a true powerhouse from Earth. During those trying times, his resourceful grandfather sought aid from influential families within the ck Moon civilization, doing his utmost to alleviate the mounting pressure on Xu Jingming. Yet, as Xu Jingming achieved the breakthrough to a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, the ck Moon civilization recognized his immense potential, leaving no room for negotiation. The upper echelons of the ck Moon civilization resolved to obliterate Xu Jingming entirely, shattering any glimmer of hope for Earth. ording to the ck Moon civilization¡¯s n, it would take at least 10,000 years topletely assimte Earth¡¯s civilization and make Earth¡¯s humanspletely forget about Earth and be a part of the ck Moon civilization. Enter Tejano at the most critical juncture! Though Tejano had never interacted with Xu Jingming before, as Xu Jingming joined a core team upon reaching the level of a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, Tejano found himself captivated while watching apetition featuring Xu Jingming. Tejano¡¯s think tank swiftly ryed Xu Jingming¡¯s information to him, apprising him of the dire circumstances Xu Jingming faced. Tejano subsequently dispatched a message to the ck Moon civilization. A solitary word from him altered Xu Jingming¡¯s destiny. The single heir to the cosmic legend, Redmond, spoke words that would entirely overturn the deste circumstances in which Xu Jingming, Grandpa, Li Miaomiao, andpany found themselves. Chapter 810 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (6/9) 809 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (5/9) Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Snowkes danced and settled delicately on the plum blossoms, creating a picturesque scene in one corner of the garden. Every part of the garden had its unique weather and scenery, each captivating in its own way. With a gentle touch, Xu Jingming caressed the plum blossom. There¡¯s no one truly extraordinary in the real timeline. Compared to them¡­ my growth during the Abyssal Era in the independent spacetime was considered swift, he mused, a smile ying on his lips. This sense of progress, advancing by leaps and bounds, is undeniably gratifying! Even though I¡¯d merely sent a thought and temporarily sealed my memories, at my core, I possess the essence of an Ultimate existence, Xu Jingming reflected, a tinge of emotion in his thoughts. There are no cultivation bottlenecks to hinder me, and I have thoroughly surpassed all prodigious individuals. Remarkable, indeed. To make the most of the Abyssal Era and avoid wasting its opportunities, I consciously chose to follow the path of the psychic weapon lineage. It went well; I expanded the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls from 129 volumes to 132. After all, Xu Jingming was the Master of the Heart Realm. In the past, Xu Jingming had established a solid foundation using the illusory realm of the Heart Realm. Hence, even with his memories sealed, the illusory realm of his Heart Realm had flourished without encountering any hindrances in the independent spacetime. Had it not been for the Ultimate legacy, his psychic weapon lineage might have struggled to keep pace with the rapid development of his Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm. Endowed with abundant resources and an Ultimate existence, he wieldedplete control over the psychic weapon lineage, leveraging the assistance of the wager. Yes, the essence of an Ultimate existence ensures swift growth, even with a mere thought, Xu Jingming acknowledged. In the real timeline, my true progress was considerably more arduous. In reality¡­ That year, Earth made the virtual world essible to the public! Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were just dating at the time. Within the virtual world, Xu Jingming experienced a meteoric rise. It didn¡¯t take long for him to surpass his master, Liu Hai, and im the title of Earth¡¯s foremost warrior! However, during that period, Tejano wasn¡¯t responsible for safeguarding the emerging civilization. An ordinary staff member dispatched by the Cosmic Human Alliance took the role. He paid little heed to feeble civilizations and harbored no particr fondness for Earth. He didn¡¯t spare much thought for Earth¡¯s fawning, nor did he partake in their warriorpetition. Thus, Xu Jingming had surged far ahead, indisputably reigning as Earth¡¯s number one. Later on, he transcended into a cosmic entity and ventured forth into the vast expanse of the universe. The moment the protection period for the emerging civilization concluded, the ck Moon civilization descended upon them! In reality, without Tejano¡¯s assistance, Xu Jingming remained oblivious to the existence of the mysteriousnd. He continued his gradual growth within the virtual world, toiling diligently to earn a living. Earth¡¯s civilization proved feeble against the colossal might of the ck Moon civilization, and they were left utterly at its mercy. The resources of Earth¡¯s civilization were drained, reduced to a mere auxiliary existence subservient to the ck Moon civilization. The human inhabitants of Earth endured lives filled with misery. Yet, as a cosmic entity, Xu Jingming enjoyed rtively better days, shielded by the protectivews of the Cosmic Human Alliance. Those were truly arduous times, marked by the absence of advantageous backgrounds and the oppressive weight of the ck Moon civilization. Xu Jingming vividly recalled those days. Thanks to Miaomiao¡¯s unwavering support and the guidance of Grandpa, we navigated the most treacherous paths. Upon venturing into the vastness of the universe, Xu Jingming showcased considerable talent. He assumed various roles within the virtual world, serving as a bodyguard, teacher, sparring partner, and undertaking numerous other upations. His grandfather managed a business firm, employing a handful of cosmic citizens hailing from Earth, Xu Jingming among them. His grandfather dealt with individuals from all walks of life, assisting Xu Jingming in securing lucrative business deals and devising his career trajectory. In terms of strategy, his grandfather proved more adept than both Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao, excelling even as an Earthling merchant within the ck Moon civilization. During that time, Li Miaomiao indulged in live-streaming on the cosmic virtualwork, often broadcasting Xu Jingming¡¯s battles to a wide audience. It was his grandfather who imparted the knowledge of live-streaming, attracting viewers and bolstering their poprity. As time passed and Xu Jingming¡¯s prowess grew, they finally garnered a measure of fame. Fortunate enough to be recruited into a professional team when he became a Lv. 7 cosmic entity, Xu Jingming discovered that Tejano stood as the boss behind this team. Nevertheless, given Tejano¡¯s numerous teams at the time, the team Xu Jingming joinedpeted solely in the lower-tier leagues, rendering him ineligible for an encounter with Tejano. The stronger Xu Jingming became, the more the ck Moon civilization honed in on him! Prior to Earth¡¯splete assimtion by the ck Moon civilization, they sought to prevent the emergence of a true powerhouse from Earth. During those trying times, his resourceful grandfather sought aid from influential families within the ck Moon civilization, doing his utmost to alleviate the mounting pressure on Xu Jingming. Yet, as Xu Jingming achieved the breakthrough to a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, the ck Moon civilization recognized his immense potential, leaving no room for negotiation. The upper echelons of the ck Moon civilization resolved to obliterate Xu Jingming entirely, shattering any glimmer of hope for Earth. ording to the ck Moon civilization¡¯s n, it would take at least 10,000 years topletely assimte Earth¡¯s civilization and make Earth¡¯s humanspletely forget about Earth and be a part of the ck Moon civilization. Enter Tejano at the most critical juncture! Though Tejano had never interacted with Xu Jingming before, as Xu Jingming joined a core team upon reaching the level of a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, Tejano found himself captivated while watching apetition featuring Xu Jingming. Tejano¡¯s think tank swiftly ryed Xu Jingming¡¯s information to him, apprising him of the dire circumstances Xu Jingming faced. Tejano subsequently dispatched a message to the ck Moon civilization. A solitary word from him altered Xu Jingming¡¯s destiny. The single heir to the cosmic legend, Redmond, spoke words that would entirely overturn the deste circumstances in which Xu Jingming, Grandpa, Li Miaomiao, andpany found themselves. Chapter 811 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (7/9) 809 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (5/9) Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Snowkes danced and settled delicately on the plum blossoms, creating a picturesque scene in one corner of the garden. Every part of the garden had its unique weather and scenery, each captivating in its own way. With a gentle touch, Xu Jingming caressed the plum blossom. There¡¯s no one truly extraordinary in the real timeline. Compared to them¡­ my growth during the Abyssal Era in the independent spacetime was considered swift, he mused, a smile ying on his lips. This sense of progress, advancing by leaps and bounds, is undeniably gratifying! Even though I¡¯d merely sent a thought and temporarily sealed my memories, at my core, I possess the essence of an Ultimate existence, Xu Jingming reflected, a tinge of emotion in his thoughts. There are no cultivation bottlenecks to hinder me, and I have thoroughly surpassed all prodigious individuals. Remarkable, indeed. To make the most of the Abyssal Era and avoid wasting its opportunities, I consciously chose to follow the path of the psychic weapon lineage. It went well; I expanded the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls from 129 volumes to 132. After all, Xu Jingming was the Master of the Heart Realm. In the past, Xu Jingming had established a solid foundation using the illusory realm of the Heart Realm. Hence, even with his memories sealed, the illusory realm of his Heart Realm had flourished without encountering any hindrances in the independent spacetime. Had it not been for the Ultimate legacy, his psychic weapon lineage might have struggled to keep pace with the rapid development of his Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm. Endowed with abundant resources and an Ultimate existence, he wieldedplete control over the psychic weapon lineage, leveraging the assistance of the wager. Yes, the essence of an Ultimate existence ensures swift growth, even with a mere thought, Xu Jingming acknowledged. In the real timeline, my true progress was considerably more arduous. In reality¡­ That year, Earth made the virtual world essible to the public! Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were just dating at the time. Within the virtual world, Xu Jingming experienced a meteoric rise. It didn¡¯t take long for him to surpass his master, Liu Hai, and im the title of Earth¡¯s foremost warrior! However, during that period, Tejano wasn¡¯t responsible for safeguarding the emerging civilization. An ordinary staff member dispatched by the Cosmic Human Alliance took the role. He paid little heed to feeble civilizations and harbored no particr fondness for Earth. He didn¡¯t spare much thought for Earth¡¯s fawning, nor did he partake in their warriorpetition. Thus, Xu Jingming had surged far ahead, indisputably reigning as Earth¡¯s number one. Later on, he transcended into a cosmic entity and ventured forth into the vast expanse of the universe. The moment the protection period for the emerging civilization concluded, the ck Moon civilization descended upon them! In reality, without Tejano¡¯s assistance, Xu Jingming remained oblivious to the existence of the mysteriousnd. He continued his gradual growth within the virtual world, toiling diligently to earn a living. Earth¡¯s civilization proved feeble against the colossal might of the ck Moon civilization, and they were left utterly at its mercy. The resources of Earth¡¯s civilization were drained, reduced to a mere auxiliary existence subservient to the ck Moon civilization. The human inhabitants of Earth endured lives filled with misery. Yet, as a cosmic entity, Xu Jingming enjoyed rtively better days, shielded by the protectivews of the Cosmic Human Alliance. Those were truly arduous times, marked by the absence of advantageous backgrounds and the oppressive weight of the ck Moon civilization. Xu Jingming vividly recalled those days. Thanks to Miaomiao¡¯s unwavering support and the guidance of Grandpa, we navigated the most treacherous paths. Upon venturing into the vastness of the universe, Xu Jingming showcased considerable talent. He assumed various roles within the virtual world, serving as a bodyguard, teacher, sparring partner, and undertaking numerous other upations. His grandfather managed a business firm, employing a handful of cosmic citizens hailing from Earth, Xu Jingming among them. His grandfather dealt with individuals from all walks of life, assisting Xu Jingming in securing lucrative business deals and devising his career trajectory. In terms of strategy, his grandfather proved more adept than both Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao, excelling even as an Earthling merchant within the ck Moon civilization. During that time, Li Miaomiao indulged in live-streaming on the cosmic virtualwork, often broadcasting Xu Jingming¡¯s battles to a wide audience. It was his grandfather who imparted the knowledge of live-streaming, attracting viewers and bolstering their poprity. As time passed and Xu Jingming¡¯s prowess grew, they finally garnered a measure of fame. Fortunate enough to be recruited into a professional team when he became a Lv. 7 cosmic entity, Xu Jingming discovered that Tejano stood as the boss behind this team. Nevertheless, given Tejano¡¯s numerous teams at the time, the team Xu Jingming joinedpeted solely in the lower-tier leagues, rendering him ineligible for an encounter with Tejano. The stronger Xu Jingming became, the more the ck Moon civilization honed in on him! Prior to Earth¡¯splete assimtion by the ck Moon civilization, they sought to prevent the emergence of a true powerhouse from Earth. During those trying times, his resourceful grandfather sought aid from influential families within the ck Moon civilization, doing his utmost to alleviate the mounting pressure on Xu Jingming. Yet, as Xu Jingming achieved the breakthrough to a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, the ck Moon civilization recognized his immense potential, leaving no room for negotiation. The upper echelons of the ck Moon civilization resolved to obliterate Xu Jingming entirely, shattering any glimmer of hope for Earth. ording to the ck Moon civilization¡¯s n, it would take at least 10,000 years topletely assimte Earth¡¯s civilization and make Earth¡¯s humanspletely forget about Earth and be a part of the ck Moon civilization. Enter Tejano at the most critical juncture! Though Tejano had never interacted with Xu Jingming before, as Xu Jingming joined a core team upon reaching the level of a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, Tejano found himself captivated while watching apetition featuring Xu Jingming. Tejano¡¯s think tank swiftly ryed Xu Jingming¡¯s information to him, apprising him of the dire circumstances Xu Jingming faced. Tejano subsequently dispatched a message to the ck Moon civilization. A solitary word from him altered Xu Jingming¡¯s destiny. The single heir to the cosmic legend, Redmond, spoke words that would entirely overturn the deste circumstances in which Xu Jingming, Grandpa, Li Miaomiao, andpany found themselves. Chapter 812 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (8/9) 809 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (5/9) Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Snowkes danced and settled delicately on the plum blossoms, creating a picturesque scene in one corner of the garden. Every part of the garden had its unique weather and scenery, each captivating in its own way. With a gentle touch, Xu Jingming caressed the plum blossom. There¡¯s no one truly extraordinary in the real timeline. Compared to them¡­ my growth during the Abyssal Era in the independent spacetime was considered swift, he mused, a smile ying on his lips. This sense of progress, advancing by leaps and bounds, is undeniably gratifying! Even though I¡¯d merely sent a thought and temporarily sealed my memories, at my core, I possess the essence of an Ultimate existence, Xu Jingming reflected, a tinge of emotion in his thoughts. There are no cultivation bottlenecks to hinder me, and I have thoroughly surpassed all prodigious individuals. Remarkable, indeed. To make the most of the Abyssal Era and avoid wasting its opportunities, I consciously chose to follow the path of the psychic weapon lineage. It went well; I expanded the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls from 129 volumes to 132. After all, Xu Jingming was the Master of the Heart Realm. In the past, Xu Jingming had established a solid foundation using the illusory realm of the Heart Realm. Hence, even with his memories sealed, the illusory realm of his Heart Realm had flourished without encountering any hindrances in the independent spacetime. Had it not been for the Ultimate legacy, his psychic weapon lineage might have struggled to keep pace with the rapid development of his Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm. Endowed with abundant resources and an Ultimate existence, he wieldedplete control over the psychic weapon lineage, leveraging the assistance of the wager. Yes, the essence of an Ultimate existence ensures swift growth, even with a mere thought, Xu Jingming acknowledged. In the real timeline, my true progress was considerably more arduous. In reality¡­ That year, Earth made the virtual world essible to the public! Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were just dating at the time. Within the virtual world, Xu Jingming experienced a meteoric rise. It didn¡¯t take long for him to surpass his master, Liu Hai, and im the title of Earth¡¯s foremost warrior! However, during that period, Tejano wasn¡¯t responsible for safeguarding the emerging civilization. An ordinary staff member dispatched by the Cosmic Human Alliance took the role. He paid little heed to feeble civilizations and harbored no particr fondness for Earth. He didn¡¯t spare much thought for Earth¡¯s fawning, nor did he partake in their warriorpetition. Thus, Xu Jingming had surged far ahead, indisputably reigning as Earth¡¯s number one. Later on, he transcended into a cosmic entity and ventured forth into the vast expanse of the universe. The moment the protection period for the emerging civilization concluded, the ck Moon civilization descended upon them! In reality, without Tejano¡¯s assistance, Xu Jingming remained oblivious to the existence of the mysteriousnd. He continued his gradual growth within the virtual world, toiling diligently to earn a living. Earth¡¯s civilization proved feeble against the colossal might of the ck Moon civilization, and they were left utterly at its mercy. The resources of Earth¡¯s civilization were drained, reduced to a mere auxiliary existence subservient to the ck Moon civilization. The human inhabitants of Earth endured lives filled with misery. Yet, as a cosmic entity, Xu Jingming enjoyed rtively better days, shielded by the protectivews of the Cosmic Human Alliance. Those were truly arduous times, marked by the absence of advantageous backgrounds and the oppressive weight of the ck Moon civilization. Xu Jingming vividly recalled those days. Thanks to Miaomiao¡¯s unwavering support and the guidance of Grandpa, we navigated the most treacherous paths. Upon venturing into the vastness of the universe, Xu Jingming showcased considerable talent. He assumed various roles within the virtual world, serving as a bodyguard, teacher, sparring partner, and undertaking numerous other upations. His grandfather managed a business firm, employing a handful of cosmic citizens hailing from Earth, Xu Jingming among them. His grandfather dealt with individuals from all walks of life, assisting Xu Jingming in securing lucrative business deals and devising his career trajectory. In terms of strategy, his grandfather proved more adept than both Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao, excelling even as an Earthling merchant within the ck Moon civilization. During that time, Li Miaomiao indulged in live-streaming on the cosmic virtualwork, often broadcasting Xu Jingming¡¯s battles to a wide audience. It was his grandfather who imparted the knowledge of live-streaming, attracting viewers and bolstering their poprity. As time passed and Xu Jingming¡¯s prowess grew, they finally garnered a measure of fame. Fortunate enough to be recruited into a professional team when he became a Lv. 7 cosmic entity, Xu Jingming discovered that Tejano stood as the boss behind this team. Nevertheless, given Tejano¡¯s numerous teams at the time, the team Xu Jingming joinedpeted solely in the lower-tier leagues, rendering him ineligible for an encounter with Tejano. The stronger Xu Jingming became, the more the ck Moon civilization honed in on him! Prior to Earth¡¯splete assimtion by the ck Moon civilization, they sought to prevent the emergence of a true powerhouse from Earth. During those trying times, his resourceful grandfather sought aid from influential families within the ck Moon civilization, doing his utmost to alleviate the mounting pressure on Xu Jingming. Yet, as Xu Jingming achieved the breakthrough to a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, the ck Moon civilization recognized his immense potential, leaving no room for negotiation. The upper echelons of the ck Moon civilization resolved to obliterate Xu Jingming entirely, shattering any glimmer of hope for Earth. ording to the ck Moon civilization¡¯s n, it would take at least 10,000 years topletely assimte Earth¡¯s civilization and make Earth¡¯s humanspletely forget about Earth and be a part of the ck Moon civilization. Enter Tejano at the most critical juncture! Though Tejano had never interacted with Xu Jingming before, as Xu Jingming joined a core team upon reaching the level of a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, Tejano found himself captivated while watching apetition featuring Xu Jingming. Tejano¡¯s think tank swiftly ryed Xu Jingming¡¯s information to him, apprising him of the dire circumstances Xu Jingming faced. Tejano subsequently dispatched a message to the ck Moon civilization. A solitary word from him altered Xu Jingming¡¯s destiny. The single heir to the cosmic legend, Redmond, spoke words that would entirely overturn the deste circumstances in which Xu Jingming, Grandpa, Li Miaomiao, andpany found themselves. Chapter 813 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (9/9) 809 The Origin of Everything (Finale) (5/9) Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Snowkes danced and settled delicately on the plum blossoms, creating a picturesque scene in one corner of the garden. Every part of the garden had its unique weather and scenery, each captivating in its own way. With a gentle touch, Xu Jingming caressed the plum blossom. There¡¯s no one truly extraordinary in the real timeline. Compared to them¡­ my growth during the Abyssal Era in the independent spacetime was considered swift, he mused, a smile ying on his lips. This sense of progress, advancing by leaps and bounds, is undeniably gratifying! Even though I¡¯d merely sent a thought and temporarily sealed my memories, at my core, I possess the essence of an Ultimate existence, Xu Jingming reflected, a tinge of emotion in his thoughts. There are no cultivation bottlenecks to hinder me, and I have thoroughly surpassed all prodigious individuals. Remarkable, indeed. To make the most of the Abyssal Era and avoid wasting its opportunities, I consciously chose to follow the path of the psychic weapon lineage. It went well; I expanded the 100 Heart Tribtion Spear Scrolls from 129 volumes to 132. After all, Xu Jingming was the Master of the Heart Realm. In the past, Xu Jingming had established a solid foundation using the illusory realm of the Heart Realm. Hence, even with his memories sealed, the illusory realm of his Heart Realm had flourished without encountering any hindrances in the independent spacetime. Had it not been for the Ultimate legacy, his psychic weapon lineage might have struggled to keep pace with the rapid development of his Heart Realm¡¯s illusory realm. Endowed with abundant resources and an Ultimate existence, he wieldedplete control over the psychic weapon lineage, leveraging the assistance of the wager. Yes, the essence of an Ultimate existence ensures swift growth, even with a mere thought, Xu Jingming acknowledged. In the real timeline, my true progress was considerably more arduous. In reality¡­ That year, Earth made the virtual world essible to the public! Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao were just dating at the time. Within the virtual world, Xu Jingming experienced a meteoric rise. It didn¡¯t take long for him to surpass his master, Liu Hai, and im the title of Earth¡¯s foremost warrior! However, during that period, Tejano wasn¡¯t responsible for safeguarding the emerging civilization. An ordinary staff member dispatched by the Cosmic Human Alliance took the role. He paid little heed to feeble civilizations and harbored no particr fondness for Earth. He didn¡¯t spare much thought for Earth¡¯s fawning, nor did he partake in their warriorpetition. Thus, Xu Jingming had surged far ahead, indisputably reigning as Earth¡¯s number one. Later on, he transcended into a cosmic entity and ventured forth into the vast expanse of the universe. The moment the protection period for the emerging civilization concluded, the ck Moon civilization descended upon them! In reality, without Tejano¡¯s assistance, Xu Jingming remained oblivious to the existence of the mysteriousnd. He continued his gradual growth within the virtual world, toiling diligently to earn a living. Earth¡¯s civilization proved feeble against the colossal might of the ck Moon civilization, and they were left utterly at its mercy. The resources of Earth¡¯s civilization were drained, reduced to a mere auxiliary existence subservient to the ck Moon civilization. The human inhabitants of Earth endured lives filled with misery. Yet, as a cosmic entity, Xu Jingming enjoyed rtively better days, shielded by the protectivews of the Cosmic Human Alliance. Those were truly arduous times, marked by the absence of advantageous backgrounds and the oppressive weight of the ck Moon civilization. Xu Jingming vividly recalled those days. Thanks to Miaomiao¡¯s unwavering support and the guidance of Grandpa, we navigated the most treacherous paths. Upon venturing into the vastness of the universe, Xu Jingming showcased considerable talent. He assumed various roles within the virtual world, serving as a bodyguard, teacher, sparring partner, and undertaking numerous other upations. His grandfather managed a business firm, employing a handful of cosmic citizens hailing from Earth, Xu Jingming among them. His grandfather dealt with individuals from all walks of life, assisting Xu Jingming in securing lucrative business deals and devising his career trajectory. In terms of strategy, his grandfather proved more adept than both Xu Jingming and Li Miaomiao, excelling even as an Earthling merchant within the ck Moon civilization. During that time, Li Miaomiao indulged in live-streaming on the cosmic virtualwork, often broadcasting Xu Jingming¡¯s battles to a wide audience. It was his grandfather who imparted the knowledge of live-streaming, attracting viewers and bolstering their poprity. As time passed and Xu Jingming¡¯s prowess grew, they finally garnered a measure of fame. Fortunate enough to be recruited into a professional team when he became a Lv. 7 cosmic entity, Xu Jingming discovered that Tejano stood as the boss behind this team. Nevertheless, given Tejano¡¯s numerous teams at the time, the team Xu Jingming joinedpeted solely in the lower-tier leagues, rendering him ineligible for an encounter with Tejano. The stronger Xu Jingming became, the more the ck Moon civilization honed in on him! Prior to Earth¡¯splete assimtion by the ck Moon civilization, they sought to prevent the emergence of a true powerhouse from Earth. During those trying times, his resourceful grandfather sought aid from influential families within the ck Moon civilization, doing his utmost to alleviate the mounting pressure on Xu Jingming. Yet, as Xu Jingming achieved the breakthrough to a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, the ck Moon civilization recognized his immense potential, leaving no room for negotiation. The upper echelons of the ck Moon civilization resolved to obliterate Xu Jingming entirely, shattering any glimmer of hope for Earth. ording to the ck Moon civilization¡¯s n, it would take at least 10,000 years topletely assimte Earth¡¯s civilization and make Earth¡¯s humanspletely forget about Earth and be a part of the ck Moon civilization. Enter Tejano at the most critical juncture! Though Tejano had never interacted with Xu Jingming before, as Xu Jingming joined a core team upon reaching the level of a Lv. 8 cosmic entity, Tejano found himself captivated while watching apetition featuring Xu Jingming. Tejano¡¯s think tank swiftly ryed Xu Jingming¡¯s information to him, apprising him of the dire circumstances Xu Jingming faced. Tejano subsequently dispatched a message to the ck Moon civilization. A solitary word from him altered Xu Jingming¡¯s destiny. The single heir to the cosmic legend, Redmond, spoke words that would entirely overturn the deste circumstances in which Xu Jingming, Grandpa, Li Miaomiao, andpany found themselves. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!